Richland Township (part 5 of 5)

Discharged. - ]ames F. Charlesworth, mustered out to accept promotion, May 16, 1862. William Askew, to accept promotion, September 23, 1861. Arthur Higgins, promoted to Ist lieutenant, September 25, 1861; mustered out to accept promotion, November 4, 1864. Israel White, promoted to 1st sergeant, July 1, 1862; discharged to accept promotion April 1, 1863. Wm. B. White, discharged July 18, 1864 (extra term). Samuel Stewart, promoted to corporal January 6, 1862; to sergeant, September 1,1863; discharged by reason of enlistment, December 31, 1863. Burget McConnaughy, promoted from corporal to sergeant, August I, 1862; discharged by reason of reenlistment, December 31, 1863. Abram Heed, by reason rell, promoted from corporal to sergeant, September 1, 1863; discharged to re-enlist, December 31, 1863. William H. Criswell, promoted to corporal, September 1, 1862; discharged December 31, 1863, to re-enlist. John McKirahan, promoted June 1, 1863; discharged December 13, 1863, to re-enlist.

June 5. 1863; Michael Murray, promoted to corporal, April r, 1862; re-enlisted December 31, 1863. Andrew D..King, promoted to corporal, February 1, 1865; discharged July 15, 1865. Thomas W. Fawler, re-enlisted December 31, 1863. George W. McBride, re-enlisted December 31, 1863. William S. Tyrrel, December 14, 1865 (extra term). cember 31, 1863. Joseph Baggs, March 30, 1862, on disability. Elias Baile (extra term), July 16, 1864. James C. Bolon (extra term), July 16, 1864. Joshua Burkhead, re-enlisted December 31, 1863. Samuel Beall,

September 12, 1862, on disability. Leander J. Beall reenlisted December 31, 1863. Isaac Bennington, October 17, 1865 (extra term). Martin Bennington, November 23. I865. George Cross, February, 1863, on disability. John Conway, re-enlisted December 31, 1863. Robert Creighton, re-enlisted December 31, 1863. John T. Crow (extra term). John B. Day (extra term). Robert M. Fulton re-enlisted December 31, 1863: Samuel Glasgow (extra term), July 16, 1864. Philip Gable (extra term). Joseph Gallaher (extra term). Eli Hanker, March 16, 1863, on disability. Samuel Henry, December 5. 1863, on disability. John R. Hedge, November 1862, on disability. Charles Hooper, re-enlisted December 31, 1863. Hiram S. Hahn (extra term). William T. Hughes (extra term). C. D. Iverson, October 1, 1862, on disability. Benjamin R. Johnson (extra term). Andrew M. Jeffers was sent to the hospital at Strasburg, July 4, 1862, the last heard irom. DeWitt C. Kinney (extra term). Josephus S. Kinney, re-enlisted December 31, 1863. William Linder (extra term). Henry Lambert re-enlisted December 31, 1863. G. D. W. Mc-

Crum (extra term). John McConnell, re-enlisted December 31, 1863. Thomas W. McBr ide, re-enlisted December 31, 1863. John McCabe, reported taken prisoner and died in Richmond. James Mellor, promoted to sergeant (extra term). Robert H. Miller. July 31, 1863. on disability. Henry Meek, December 29, 1862, on disability. John Murphy, 29, 1865, on disability. Samuel B. Porterfield, 1862, on disability. Jesse C.

Patterson (extra term). Levi Ryan, re-enlisted December 31, 1863. James Russell (extra term). M. L. Riley, re-enlisted December 31, 1863. J. F. Rial, May 10, on disability. Nathaniel Sutton, May 6, 1862, on disabilitv. Charles Smith, November 10, 1862, on disability. William Simpson, September 16, 1863, on disability. D. L. Fyrell (extra term). W. F. Talbert, March 14, 1862, on disability. Asa Taylor (extra term). Robert H. Vance (extra term). Robert Wright (extra term). Willam H. White, wounded at Gettysburg, Pa., sent to G. H., Dis. James G. Whittle, April 19, 1864, from wounds received at Chancellorsville. Nathaniel Wallace (extra term). Adolph Wiedebush (extra term). Died. - ]ohn D. Koontz died Janflary 5, 1862, diarhocea, at Barnesville, O. William died May 29, 1862, at Franklin, Va., of wounds received in the battle of McDowell, Va. William L. Anderson

Levi Butler, killed May 2, 1863, at Gettysburg. Pa. Reuben Donelly died October 2, 1862, at Alexandria, Va., of wounds received in the battle of Bull Run. Robert A. Fawler died February 27, 1862, at Philadelphia, Pa. of smallpox. William T. Lockwood, killed at battle of Chancellorsville, Va., May 2, 1863. Alfred A. McFadden died April 6, 1864, in a hospital at Washington, D. C. James McMullen died January 10, 1862, at Bridgeport, Ohio, of chronic diarrhoea. John Richards, killed in battle on Alleghany Mountain, Va., December 13, 1861, Samuel Talbert froze to death on November 21, 186r. eorge W. Verbeck, died June 15, 1862, at Glencoe, O., of wounds received at the battle of McDowell, Va. Henry C. White, died May 15, 1862, of diarrhoea, at Washington, D. C. Thomas G. White, killed in the battle of Long Hill, November 30, 1864. .

This company was made up mostly of men from Bellaire, Bridgeport and Martin's Ferry. It was recruited from October to December, 1861, when mustered into service. The officers and members of Company A. were as follows ream M. Spangler, captain. Samuel Martin, n 'lieutenant. John M. Criswell, 2nd lieutenant. Obadiah M. DT Ist sergeant. William Meek, musician.

Promotions. - Obadiah M. Davis was promoted from sergeant, Company A, to 2nd lieutenant, May o, 1864, and assigned to Company I; then promoted to Ist lieutenant January I, 1865, assigned to Company C, and then promoted to captain, March r, 1865, and transferred to Company A. George W. Goodrich was promoted to Ist sergeant, April r, 1865, promoted to rst lieutenant, May 22, 1865. John K. Campbell was promoted to 2nd lieutenant from sergeant, Company A, May 22, 1865. Robert Dixon was promoted to Ist sergeant, June I, 1865. J. B. Smith was promoted' from corporal to sergeant, June 1, 1864. Jacob Rupper was promoted from corporal to sergeant, April r, 1865. B. F. Westlake was promoted to sergeant from corporal, June 1, 1865. David Stitson was promoted to sergeant from corporal June 1, 1864. Samuel Bishop was promoted to corporal November 1, 1864. Johm B. Alum was promoted to corporal April I, 1864. J. C. Plunket was promoted to corporal November 1, 1864. John P. Eckels was promoted to corporal April 1, 1865. Martin Welsh was promoted to corporal April 1, 1865. Robert H. Long was | promoted to corporal June 10, 1865. William Hipkins | was promoted to corporal June 1, 1865. 4

Discharged. - Samuel Martin resigned his commission as captain September 25, 1864. Zane Smith was promoted to Ist sergeant January 1, 1864; mustered out to accept a commission in the 7th Louisiana, Colored | Troops. , 3

Died. - Stacy Taylor died in hospital, Decatur, Alabama, April 26, 1864. Joseph Samuels, killed in action at Atlanta, Ga., August 4, 1864. George W. Long died in hospital at Marietta, Ga., September 16. 1864. of | wounds received at Atlanta, Ga.. August 4, 1864. _Wil- | lam Aarants (drafted) died in field hospital in South | Carolina. March 17, 1865. John Barnhart (substitute) | died in hospital at Philadelphia, Tenn., April 24, 1865.

George Conaway died in hospital at Marietta, Ga., July 1864. Jesse Gray died in hospital at Hiltonhead, S. C. April 4 1865. William Palmer died in hospital at Newbern, N. C., April 16, 1865.

Promotions. - Crawtord Armstrong was appointed sergeant fronr private, December 31, 1863; appointed .1st sergeant, August 9. 1864; promoted to captain April t, 1865. James W. Dunn was appointed sergeant from private Dec. 1863, appointed tst sergeant April I, 1865; promoted to lieutenant, May 21, 1865. William P. Weekly was appointed corporal December 31, 1863; sergeant, April, 1865; Ist sergeant, June 1, 1865. William H. Crabtree was appointed corporal, December SI 1863; sergeant, June 8, 1864. Samuel S. Delaney was was appointed corporal December 31, 1863; sergeant, May 1, 1865. Thomas Shepherd was appointed co:poral June 8, 1864; sergeant June 1, 1865. Alcanzer Rothwell was appointed corporal June 8, 1864; sergeant June 1, 1865. William Orr was appointed corporal, December 31, 1863; absent, no discharge furnished. Elijah S. Brown was appointed corporal, August 6, 1864. Andrew McKirahan was appointed corporal, Jan- Stewart Harris, was appointed corporal, January 1, 1865. Matthew C. Henderson was appointed corporal April 1, 1863. Abram H. Handel was appointed corporal, June 1, 1865. Robert M. Dent was appointed corporal, January 1, 1865.

Recruits. - Daniel I. Clark, Francis Clark. George W. Keeper, Jefferson Mayburg, Franklin Taylor. These gentlement were from Belmont County. There were other recruits irom different parts of this State, numbering in all, 36.

Discharged. - ]ohn Cunnard. diccharged January 1, 1865. expiration of term. Jefferson Chamberlain. discharged January 1, 1865, same. John C. Bolon, dis- charged August 8, 1864, to receive promotion. Joseph Barnhard, discharged, January 1, 1865. John W. Taylor, discharged, January 1, 1863, expiration of term. Benton Bitenhour, discharged from hospital, January 17, 1865. Emanuel Goldsborough.

Died. - Milo Wilkinson, promoted from Ist sergeant to 2nd lieutenant, May 9, 1864; died of disease, January 20, 1864, at Chattanooga, Tenn. Irwin Harrison died of disease, September 22, 1864. David Johnson died in prison at Andersonville, Ga., September 14, 1864. Patrick Martin died in hospital, March 7, 1865. Samuel Meadly died of disease at Covington, Ky., February 24, 1864. George W. Nixon died of disease, March 5, 1864. Addison Scycler died of disease at Decatur, Ala., May 12, 1864. Charles Taylor died of disease at Nashville, Tenn., July 14, 1864.

Promotions, Casualties, eíc. - ]ames G. Theaker was 1st lieutenant from August 18, 1862, until June 21, 1864, when he was promoted to captain. Thomas Clark was discharged June 21, 1864, on surgeon's certificate. Seth Howell was appointed corporal, May 1, 1863; severely wounded in the battle of Franklin, November 30, 1864. David K. Allen severely wounded in the battle of Franklin, November 30, 1864. James Miller last heard from, August, 1864, in hospital camp at Camp Dennison, Ohio. Joseph W. Stringer was taken prisoner, November 30, 1864, at Franklin.

Discharged. - Hugh D. DuBois was promoted to Ist sergeant, June 21, 1864, wounded at Franklin, November 30, 1864; discharged March 5, by reason of consolidation with the goth O. V. I. George R. Grier, discharged March 5, 1865, by reason of consolidation with the goth O. V. I. Andrew D. Mitchell, discharged March 5, 1865, by reason of consolidation with the goth O. V. I. Charles B. Chandler, discharged March 7, 1863, for the marine service. Robert Goff was appointed corporal May 1, 1863; discharged March 5, 1863; and consolidated with goth O. V. I. James Henry, discharged November 24, 1862. Thomas D. Moore, appointed corporal, December 23, 1862; taken prisoner, November 30, 1864, at battle of Franklin; discharged, May 22, 1865. William Taggart, discharged. April 2, 1863. Hamilton Warren, transferred from the goth O. V. L, December 31, 1864; discharged, March 5, 1865. Robert H. Cleveland was appointed corporal, September 27, 1862, discharged June 7, 1865, at Wheeling, W. Va. Looman Beck, discharged on.certificate of disability, March "16, 1863. John A. Barr, discharged, May 24, 1865. Louis Coy, discharged, October 28, 1862, for disability. W. B. Cochran, discharged, March 9, 1863, for disability W.. H. Cochran, discharged, May 23, 1863, for disability. "William Ellis, discharged January 1, 1863, for disability. Campbell Fitch, discharged January I, 1863, for disability. Lafayette Githens, taken prisoner, November 30, 1864, at battle of Franklin; discharged, May 20, 1865. William Kiphart, discharged May 24, 1865. William A. Miller, discharged March 24, 1863, for disability. Joseph Marple, discharged, November 24, 1863, for disability. Theodore Porter, discharged November 24, 1862, for disability. L. M. Souls, discharged April 17, 1865. George Shipman, discharged May 12, 1865. William Rynard, discharged, ¿April 10, 1863, for disability. : ] O Leech, William Pursell, G. P.

Died. - James Boyles died in hospital at Lebanon, Ky., November 29, 1862, of erysipelas fever. James Francis, killed in battle of Perryville, October, 1862. Jacob K. P. Githens died in hospital, Camp Dennison, O., October 3, 1864. Thomas J. Githens died in hospital at Atlanta, Ga., October 21, 1864, of dysentery. Charles Smith, taken prisoner at battle of Franklin, November 30, 1864; died March 27, 1865, at Vicksburg, Miss.

There were 7; *<deserters from this company, but the above were all from Belmont County. This company was mustered out at Salisbury, N. C., June 26, 1865.

Company C was composed mainly of recruits raised at Barnesville and Somerton. On the 20th of August it was accepted into the service at Camp Dennison, Ohio, where the 52nd Regiment was organized. The officers were:

Killed in Battle. - Fenton M. Carter, killed by cannon shot, May 14, 1864, at Resaca, Ga. L. H. Street, killed by musket shot, June 27, 1864, at Kenesaw Mountain, Ga. Boyd Forbes, killed by musket shot, June 27, 1864, at Kenesaw Mountain, Ga. Wm. F. Beatty, killed by died December 29, 1862, at Nashville, Tenn., of chronic diarrheea. John Forbes died December I6, 1862, at Nashville, Tenn., of chronic diarrhea. Isaac Stidd died January 23, 1863, at Nashville, Tenn., of erysipelas. Chapman Harner died November II, I862, at Bowling Green, Ky. of chronic diarrhoea. Ashbury Malone died July 25, 1865, at Nashville, Tenn., of chronic diarrhea. John Malone died March 23, 1864, at Nashville, Tenn. W. F. Lewis died July to, 1864, at Chattanooga, Tenn., of diarrhcea. W. J. Bradfield died August 8, 1864, at Nashville, Tenn. Mordecai Carter died August 8, 1864, at Nashville, Tenn. Alexander Hinton died September 1:3, 1864, at Atlanta, Ga. John W. Barnes died March 25, 1865, near Bentonville, N. C, of wounds. Ezra J. Mann died May 1, 1865, at New Bern, N. C.

Company F was recruited at Powhatan, Armstrong's Mills, Dillies Bottom and Captina. It entered service at Camp Dennison, August 22, 1862. The officers were as follows:

Resignations, Promotions, etc. - ]ames B. Donaldson resigned May 22, 1863. Samuel C. Hutchison, mustered out. John Irwin resigned May 20, 1863. Sylvester L. Brice, mustered out. Julius Armstrong, promoted to Ist lieutenant and transferred to Company H.

Killed in Battle. - Albert E. Crist, killed in action at Kenesaw Mountain, Ga. June 27, 1864. Robert J. Stewart, killed in action at Kenesaw Mountain, Ga., June 27, 1864. Augustus T. Dorsey, killed in action at Kenesaw Mountain, June 27, 1864.

Died. - Conrad Shipman died November 3, 1862, of consumption at Evansvile, Ind. James G. King died November 22, 1862, of fever at Danville, Ky. Ebenezer Gillespie died of wounds received in action at Kenesaw Mountain, Ga., June 27, 1864. Cornelius Hess died October 30, 1862, of inflammation of lungs. Valentine Bryson died November 5, 1862, of congestive chills, near Franklyn, Ky. John W. Sidles died December 1862, of chronic diarrhea, at Bowling Green, Ky. Asa Vandign died December 19, 1862, at Nashville, Tenn. Jacob Shepherd died December 25. 1862, at Nashville, Tenn. James Lucas died January 7, 1863, at Nashville, Tenn. Joseph B. Roder died January 7, 1863, at Nash-

Tenn. Robert Owen died January I, 1863, at Nashville. Tenn. Joshua Campbell died January 30, 1863, at Nashville, Tenn. John Kinney died January 22, 1863, at Nashville, Tenn. 3. 1863, at Nashville, Tenn. 6, 1863, at Nashville, Tenn.

Prisoners of War. - Thomas Fink, taken prisoner at Peach Tree Creek, Ga., July 16, 1863; supposed to have died. Urias R. Martin, taken prisoner near Goldsboro, N. C., while foraging; supposed to have been murdered

Casualties. - ]ohn G. Lanning, promoted to sergeant February 11, 1864. James S. Smith, promoted to corporal February 5. 1864. John T. Rothwell, promoted to corporal March 2, 1864. David Porter, promoted to corporal February 4, 1864. Wesley G. Ault, promoted to corporal June 2, 1865.

Company E, 62nd Regiment, O. V. I. Company E was organized at Somerton and rendezvoused at Camp Goddard. This company was mustered into service October r6, 1861. The company was as follows:

Casualties. - Samuel D. Hooper was appointed Ist sergeant December 14, 1861; appointed 2nd lieutenant August II, 1862; appointed Ist lieutenant May 16, 1867: appointed captain October 15, 1863; wounded sliehtly in the charge upon Fort Wagner, S. C. Thomas Wilson was appointed corporal December 14, 1861; promoted to sergeant May 15, 1862; promoted to ist sergeant September 2. 1862; was severely wounded in the left hand and slightly in the right side in the charge on Fort Wagner, S. C., July 18, 1863; re-enlisted February 26, 1864; re-appointed Ist sergeant February 1, 1864. William S. Hobbs was appointed corporal December I4, 186r; promoted to sergeant September 2 1862; re-enlisted January-1, 1864; re-appointed sergeant February 1, 1864. Charles E. Rowlen was appointed sergeant, December 14, 1861; re-enlisted January 1, 1864; reappointed sergeant February 1, 1864. Charles

G. Biddenhorn was promoted to corporal September 2, 1862; promoted to sergeant July 1, 1863; was wounded in leg by pistol shot, and taken prisoner in charge upon Fort Wagner, S. C.; was exchanged July, 1863; re-enlisted ; re-appointed sergeant. William W. Sullivan was appointed corporal December 14, 1861; re-enlisted; reappointed corporal. McDowell T. Koontz was promoted to corporal May 16, 1862; re-enlisted ; re-appointed corporal. John L. Hadsall was promoted to corporal September 2, 1862; was wounded in leg by shell in charge upon Fort Wagner, S. C., July 18, 1863. William W. Hopper was promoted to corporal February I, 1864; re-enlisted ; served in the three months' service in the 17th Ohio Regiment. Waldoa Clark was promoted to corporal July 18, 1863; re-enlisted; re-appointed corporal; was in charge on Fort Wagner July 18, 1863. B. S. Hurford was promoted to corporal July 18, 1863; re-enlisted; re-appointed corporal; in charge upon Fort Wagner. Vance M. Nelson was promoted to corporal July 1, 1863; was in charge upon Fort Wagner, July 18, 1863. W. H. Carter was promoted to corporal January 1, 1863; wounded severely by musket shot in the shoulder in the charge upon Fort Wagner, S. C., July 18, 1863. Stephen J. Brown was in the charge upon Fort Wagner, S. C. Samuel H. Blaney was wounded severely in right arm by musket shot in charge upon Fort Wagner, S. C. David T. Burr was in the charge upon Fort Wagner, July 18, 1863. Henry S. Clark was taken prisoner in the charge upon Fort Wagner. William Craig detached as artilleryman July 20, 1862. John A. Driggs, William T. Fletcher, Thomas D. Gibbons, William S. Gregg and Nathan H. Hurford were in charge upon Fort Wagner. Alonzo M. Hobbs was severely wounded in leg by musket shot in charge upon Fort Wagner. John T. Livingston was severely wounded in foot by fragment of shell at the siege of Fort Wagner. Franklin Morris was in the charge at Fort Wagner. Washington Nelson was in the charge upon Fort Wagner July 18, 1863. Joseph Nelson, Glane Patterson, William T. Street and John W. Snode were in charge upon Fort Wagner. Thomas Starbuck was taken prisoner at Fort Wagner. A. G. Taylor was in charge upon Fort Wagner, S. C., July 18, 1863. Leander Wiley was wounded severely in the neck by musket shot in the charge upon Fort Wagner.

Discharged. - Henry G. Jackson discharged May 26, 1862, on account of disabilities. Joel M. Maring was appointed as captain, December 7, 1861; resigned on surgeon's certificate August rr, 1862. Thomas Showers, transterred from Company A; discharged on surgeon's certificate, January 29, 1863. Abel Hicks, appointed corporal December 14, 1861; promoted to sergeant, May 15, 1862; discharged August 4. 1862. Jonathan Dunn, appointed sergeant, December 14, 1861; discharged on surgeon's certificate, December 26, 1862. John Couplin, appointed sergeant, December 14, 1862; discharged on surgeon's certificate, May 8, 1862. Aquilla Thomas, appointed corporal December 14, 1861; discharged on surgeon's certificate, September 13, 1862. James Smith, appointed corporal, December 14, 1861; discharged on surgeon's certificate September 29, 1862. George Carpenter, promoted to corporal May rs, 1862; discharged on surgeon's certificate December 23, 1862. Jacob Bishop, discharged on surgeon's certificate, May 8, 1862. Jas. K. Bishop, discharged on surgeon's certificate, July

5, 1863. Charles O. Bishop, discharged on surgeon's certificate, June 1862. James O. Couplin was wounded severely in the leg by musket shot; discharged from effects of wound. Stephen Claudy, discharged for disability, July 5, 1863. Christopher Dillen was taken prisoner at Strasburg, Va.; discharged for disability, June 17, 1862. for disability. cate, December 13, 1862. geon's certificate, September 4, 1862. on surgeon's certificate, July 26, 1862. Strahl, bn surgeon's certificate, October 14, 1862. David L. Strahl, on surgeon's certificate, March 29, 1863. William M. Stewart, on surgeon's certificate, March 15, 1863. Milton M. Stay on surgeon's certificate; date unknown. Andrew C. Shepherd, on surgeon's certificate, June, 1863. Evan T. Strahl, on surgeon's certificate; date not recorded. William West on surgeon's certificate, January 24, 1863. Thomas Yarnell, on surgeon's certificate, June, 1863.

Died. - B. F. Bishop, at Hampton Hospital, Va., September 2, 1862, of typhoid fever. L. W. Hobbs was killed in the charge upon Fort Wagner, July 18, 1863. William E. Hudson died a prisoner in Charleston, S. C., from wounds received in charge upon Fort Wagner. William W. Johnson was killed in the charge upon Fort Wagner. George T. B. Monette died åt Frederick, Md., April 15, 1862, of typhoid fever. Riley W. Craw-

W. Vandyke died at Harrison's Landing, August 11, 1862, of brain fever. James E. Stewart died at Hilton Head, S. C., April 24, 1864, of hemorrhage of the bowels.

recruited at Bellaire, Pultney township, Washington, Mead and York townships, Belmont County. It rendezvoused with the regiment at Marietta, where the regimental organization took place. Jesse Hildebrand was elected colonel. The organization of Company E, with its members, was as follows: y

Hess, promoted to corporal, March 20, 1864. John Kune, promoted to corporal, June 5, 1863. Francis A. Pitner, promoted to corporal June 16, 1865. Johnson

Woods, O. A. Zane, Benjamin Zane. . ; Promotions, Casualties, etc. - Joseph R. Mitchell, discharged October 14, 1864, on account of disability.

E; mustered out on separate rolls. Louis Woodmanse, discharged on account of disability, December 23, 1863. Jacob A. Holloway was promoted from Ist lieutenant August I, 1864. Hiram J. Craft was promoted from 2nd lieutenant to captain of Company E. July 20, 1864. George W. Mackison was promoted from corporal to sergeant, September r, 1864. John Patton entered service as private; promoted to corporal September 1, 1864. Mahlon Nichols was promoted to corporal Sep- tember r, 1864; wounded in battle at Bentonville, March I9, I865. Isaac Piggott was promoted to corporal September 1, 1864. James A. Stewart was promoted to corporal September 1, 1864. William B. James was wounded at Jonesboro, Ga., September, mot XO). IN, Zane was exchanged prisoner at Bridgeport, Ohio. Killed. - L. S. Lilly was killed in battle at Chickamauga, Ga., September 20, 1853. Johnston Mitchell was killed in battle at Jonesboro, Ga., September 1, 1864. Josiah Blackford was killed in battle at Chickamauga, Ga., September 20, 1863. Robert Hare was killed in

| battle at Perryville, Ky., October 8, 1862. John Jamison was killed in battle at Kenesaw Mountain, June 27, 1864. William H. Miller was killed in battle at Perryville, Ky., October 8, 1864. George W. A. Thompson was killed in battle at Perryville, Ky., October 8, 1862. Reason Porter was killed in battle at Perryville, Ky., October 8, 1862. Jesse M. Woods was killed in battle at Resaca, May 14, 1864.

Died. - Hamilton Rogers died of disease at Perryville, Ky., October 19, 1862. Henry McDonald died of wounds received in battle at Jonesboro, Ga., September 1, 1864. John Pollock, promoted to corporal November 25, 1862;

1863. Moses H. DeVault died of wounds received in battle at Jonesboro, Ga., September 1, 1864. David D. Hutton died of disease in hospital at Savannah, February 23, 1863. John Graham died in hospital at Nashville, April 1, 1863, of chronic, diarrhea. George Glenn died in Flushing, O., February 17, 1863, cf typhoid fever. George Hale died of disease in hospital at Nashville, Tenn. August 25. 1864. Addison R. Jones died in Leba-

Keim died November 19, 1863, in hospital at Franklin, Tenn., of typhoid fever. Joseph P. Lees died of wounds received in the battle of Bentonville, N. C., March 10, 1865. Samuel M. Noah died of chronic diarrhoea February 6, 1863, at Lebanon, Ky. William W. Orrison died of wounds (accidentally) at convalescent camp, Nashville, Tenn. Charles L. Pickering died of disease in hospital at Lebanon, Ky., November 20, 1862. Joseph Spencer died in hospital of disease, at Louisville, Ky., March 3, 1863. Joseph Smith died of wounds received in Skirmish near Graysville, Ga., November 26, 1863. Alexander Thoburn died of disease at Cumberland, Ind., April, 186s.

Discharged. - William T. Alexander, discharged January 3I, 1862, to enlist in marine service. John A. Bethel, discharged January 31, 1863, for the same purpose. Smith Brabson, discharged for disability, December 11, I862. P. C. Campbell, discharged December 30, 1862, on account of wounds received in battle at Perry- I862. Thomas Davis, discharged for David L. DeVault, discharged for disability December r4, 1863. Alfred N. Gardner. discharged for disability, March 14, 1863. Isaac T. Grimes, discharged January 2, 1863, on account of wounds re- Johnston wounds received at Chickamauga. William A. Hastings, discharged for disability, November 18, 1862. Wilson Henderson, discharged January 27, 1864, for wounds received in battle at Perryville, October 8, 1862. Allen M. Kirk, discharged for disability, September 25. 1862. Thomas Nichols, wounded in battle at Perryville, Oc-

F. Roseboro, discharged for disability July 14, 1863. John B. Stewart, discharged for disability March 25, 1863. A. M. Sawash, discharged for disability March 21, 1865. George W. Vanscyol, discharged January 19, 1862, to enlist in marine service.

Adam Cordner, captain. Zachary C. Williams, ist lieutenant. John T. Collins, 2nd lieutenant. Lewis G. Reece, Ist sergeant. Lewis Boyer, sergeant.

Promotions, Resignations, Casualties, etc - Adam Cordner resigned January 24. 1863. William C. Lochary, promoted to captain, February 7, 1863; killed at battle of Chickamauga, Ga., September 20, 1863. John T. Collins, promoted to Ist lieutenant February 7, 1863 ; promoted to captain January 15, 1864; resigned July 1864. Hiram J. Craft was promoted to captain Company E, July 29, 1864. Reece G. Lewis was promoted from corporal to sergeant, February 7, 1863; promoted to Ist lieutenant December 7, 1864. Ezekiel W. Smith, promoted from corporal to sergeant January I, 1863; to 1st sergeant December 17, 1864. James Murray was promoted from corporal to sergeant, December 17, 1864. Milton Carpenter, exchanged prisoner of war.

Killed. - Lewis Boyer, killed in action at Graysville, Ga. November 26, 1863. Michael Delaney, killed in action at Perryville October-8, 1862. William H. Davis, killed in action at Bentonville, N. C., March 19, 1865. John E. Evans, killed in action at Perryville, Ky., October 8, 1862. William M. Green killed in battle at Perryville, Ky., October 8, 1862. William H. McMillen killed in battle at Jonesboro, Ga., September 1, 1864. Isaac Reader, killed in battle at Perryville, Ky., October 8, 1862.

Died. - William T. Harmer died November 9, 1862, of wounds received at Perryville, Ky., October 8, 1862. Cyrus B. Lingo died December 24. 1862, at New Albany, Ind., of typhoid fever. Henry C. Beall died June 21, 1863, at Nashville, Tenn., of phthysic. William H. White died November 5, 1862, of wounds received at Perryville. Thomas Burns died November, 1862, at Louisville, of disease. Martin G. Budd died April 16, I865, of chronic diarrhea, at Louisville, Kentucky. Wilson Battin died of measles at Lebanon, Ky., January 6, 1863. Nehemiah Fisher died October 16, 1862, of wounds received at Perryville, Ky. Nicholas Gre died December 12, 1862, at Columbia, Ky., of disease. Archy Garrett died October 1, 1864, at Nashville, Tenn. of chronic diarrhea. Robert Harris died May 6. 1864, of disease at Chattanooga, Tenn. William Knight died April 7, 1863, of measles at Franklin, Tenn. Broomhall McKisson died October 14, 1862, of wounds ` received in the battle of Perryvile, Ky. George Russell died November 30, 1862, of disease at Lebanon, Ky. William Spencer died November 7, 1862, at Lebanon, Ky., of disease. Lucas Tipton died December 11, 1862, at Bardstown, Ky., of typhoid fever.

Capt. William B. Kirk recruited this company from Flushing, St. Clairsville, Barnesville, and other points in Belmont County. It was mustered into service on the 4th of September, 1862. The following was the original organization: accept a commission as colonel of a new regiment. George Vaniossen promoted to sergeant from corporal April 1, 1865. Isaac N. Mumma promoted to sergeant trom corporal April 1, 1865. John Clark promoted to corporal, April 1, 1865. Benjamin Vanfossen pro- -moted to corporal April 1, 1865. Anthony Romans promoted to corporal April 1, 1865. H. W. Ball was exchanged prisoner of war; captured in battle of Monocacy, July 9, 1864; re-joined company April 23, 1865. Daniel H. Starkey, captured in the battle of the Wilderness, May 6, 1864; exchanged and joined company April 25, 1865. Samuel Starkey, promoted to corporal, April 1, 1865.

No Discharges Given. - Barkley Cooper promoted to Ist sergeant, April 30, 1864; wounded and captured in battle of the Wilderness, May 6, 1864. Abraham Kelley,

| Ist sergeant from Nov. I, 1862, to April 30, 1864; captured in battle oí the Wilderness, May 6, 1864; paroled February 28, 1865. John Adams (drafted), wounded in battle near Petersburg, Va., June 22, 1864. George M. Bailey was sick in hospital at muster out. Oliver T. Knapp, sick in hospital at muster out. Daniel Kibler exchanged prisoner of war; captured in battle of the Wilderness, May 6, 1864; paroled February 28, 1865. William Moore wounded and captured in battle of the Wilderness, May 6, 1864. George Osborn, wounded in battle of Monocacy, July 9, 1863.

Died. - Joseph Q. Adams, killed in battle of the Wilderness, May 6, 1864. Joseph Knight, killed in battle at Cedar Creek, October r9, 1864. Adam Secrist killed in battle of Opequan, September 19, 1864. William W. Cooper died May 8, 1864, of wounds received in battle of the Wilderness, May 6, 1864. Whitman McDaniel (drafted), died of wounds received in battle of Monocacy, July 9, 1864. John A. Poland died of wounds received in battle of the Wilderness, May 19, 1864. William J. Patrick died April 1, 1864, of wounds received in battle of the Wilderness, May 6, 1864. George Weldon died May 19, 1864, of wounds received in the battle of the Wilderness, May 6, 1864. Isaac H. Clevinger died February 3, 1863. pneumonia, at Martinsburg. Samuel C. Bailey died October 6, 1864, of chronic diarrhoea, at St. Clairsville, O. Abner Bethel died September 11, 1863, of fever, at Alexander, Va. Clark Chandler died January 17, 1863, of typhoid fever at Martinsburg, Va. Isaac Haines, missing in battle of the Wilderness, May 6, 1864. Joseph F. Linton (drafted), missing on march from Snicker's Gap, Va., July 21, 1864. Edward Mathews, missing in battle of Monocacy, July 9, 1864.

(drafted), June 28. 1864 (War Department). John A. Morris mustered out, May 18, 1865. George W. Price, May r4, 1865. for disability. John A. Shaffer, disability. Washington Waddell, mustered out, May | 1864, to serve 100 days. It was mustered 24, 1865. James Winrod, June, 1865. into the United States service on the 13th of

This company was composed of men from Belmont, Fairfield, Monroe and Licking counties. It was mustered into the United States - service at Camp Cleveland, August 10, 1863. The following are the names of those from Belmont County :

Promotions. - David S. Bailey, promoted from private to Ist lieutenant, July 14, 1863; to captain July 22, 1863. John G. Mechem promoted from private to Ist lieutenant July 22, 1863. Thomas Danford appointed sergeant July 23, 1863. Charles H. Damsel, appointed sergeant July 23, 1863. Lewis C. Mechem, appointed sergeant July 23, 1863. Robert Crozier, appointed corporal August 23, 1863. Samuel B. Crew, appointed corporal, July 23, 1863. Adam Moore, appointed corporal July 23, 1863. Joseph McMullen, appointed corporal July 23, 1863. Daniel Stukey, appointed corporal July 23, 1863. John W. Fays, appointed corporal July 23, 1863.

May, 1864, and left for Washington City on the 17th, but, being detained by the destruction of the bridge at Harper's Ferry, it did not reach its destination until the 22nd. The regiment was mustered out September 10, 1864. The field and staff officers of this regiment were as follows:

Company

Privates. - John Addleman, Maurice Albaugh, Isaac Brown, B. E. Betts, Nathan Boyer, Abraham Baker, Jeremiah Brown (furloughed May 17 to 27, and failed .to report), Zadec Bliss (mustered out, absent - sick), Henry F. Clark, wounded in action, July 18, 1864; J. C. Creagor, furloughed for one hundred days on surgeon's certificate; Joshua Coz, Philip Cahill, John L. Caldwell, Arthur Conlin, mustered out, wounded in action near Rocky Fording, Va., July 18, 1864; Stevenson Creal, mustered out, wounded in action near Rocky Fording, Va., july 18, 1864; John Camminia died in general hospital, Annapolis, Md., August 10, 1864; Harrison DeLong mustered out September 10, 1864; William Dunlap died in general hospital at Frederick, Md., July 28, 1864; David M. Dickson, Richard Edwards, William C. Edwards, John S. Eagleson, appointed acting adjutants, August i7, 1864; Richard E. Fowler, Francis Fowler, Thomas E. Fowler, William E. Fowler, Ezra Griffith, Francis À. Green, David Greenlis, John Gundy, derson, George Harper, killed'in action at Rocky Fording, Va., July 18, 1364; John G. Jones, Leander Long, Isaac H. Lyons, Cyrus McCurdy, Allen Miller, Andrew McBeth, George Moore, William L. McMillen, John A. Myers, Enoch Miller, Walter McClintock, James Norman, Absalom Price, Israel L. Parsons, died at Fort Simmons, June 27, 1864; John Patterson, William Rutter, wounded in action at Rocky Fording, Va., July 18, . 1864; J. L. S. Russell, Alpha H. Sheltz, John Sams, Joshua Turner, Daniel Turner, John Thompson, Jeremiah Warner, Lewis M. Willett, Daniel Warner, died of wounds received in action at Rocky Fording, Va., July 18, 1864; John L. Webster, wounded in action July 18, 1864; Harvey Waters, William Walker.

James, captain. Joseph J. Mead, 1st lieutenant. John Smith, 2nd lieutenant. Robert N. Theaker, sergeant. Luther Etzler, sergeant. Thomas C. Mercer, sergeant.

Merriman, Thomas Johnston, died of typhoid fever in hospital near Sandy Hook, Md., August 11, 1864; Joseph L. Johnston, Alexander B. account of disability June 22, 1864; Samuel Leeper, Archibald Leeper, died of fever in Pleasant Valley Hospital, near Sandy Hook, Md, August 12, 1864; Wm. Lee, Addison Layport, W. C. Laizure, Stephen R. Mc- Gee, John A. McAfee, Henry Mattern, Jas. R. Marsh, John McBride, Henry McKee, Wm. Maggett, John B. Marshall, Nathan H. Mansfield, Samuel B. McConnell, John H. Nichols, discharged for disability June 18, 1864; Jas. A. Penn, Thos. Phillips, Griffith Roberts, Wm. T. Ramsey, Thos, J. Richey, R. M. Sheets, Thomas H. Selby, Geo. Shivers, Samuel Shivers, Emanuel Smith, promoted to corporal July 18, 1864; Thomas W. Thompson, Albert Tipton, Randolph Tipton, Lafayette West, Finney Ray, promoted to corporal July 18, 1864.

Miscellaneous

The following is a list of recruits and veteran volunteers mustered into West Virginia organizations and credited to Belmont County, Ohio, since January 1, 1864:

This company was composed of Monroe County men, with the exception of five from Belmont County. It was mustered into service under Capt. Frederick H. Arckenoe on the 19th of September, 1862. The company was mustered out of service at Richmond, Va., June 14, 1865. The following named gentlemen were from Belmont County:

Abel C. Barnes, wounded at Cedar Creek; Franklin Barnes, mustered out at expiration of service; Miller Brown, three months' extra pay as a prisoner of war confined in Libby Prison; Samuel Dobbins, three months' extra pay as a prisoner of war, confined in Libby Prison; Walter Theaker, appointed corporal June r5, 1863.

Abraham Porter and Campbell Smith, of Bellaire, Ohió, were members of this company. It was mustered into the service of the United. States for six months at Camp Cleveland, O., July 14, 1863. Mustered out February IO, 1864.

Capt. B. Kyles company was mustered into the service at Camp Chase, April 5, 1864. Belmont County contributed about 25 men to this company, as follows:

Promoiions. - John R. Merrill, promoted to sergeant June 1, 1865. Adam Stewart, promoted to corporal November 5, 1864. Oliver C. Tarbet, promoted to corporal February 1, 1865.

Died. - Jesse E. Berry, killed in action at Petersburg, Va. June 17, 1864. Joseph Mayhugh, killed in duty near Petersburg, Va., June 28, 1864. John D. Bryan, killed in action at Nye River, May 12, 1864. Charles W. Carter died in Camp Chase, of disease, April 10.

| 1864. John M. Johnson died at Baltimore, Md., October 8, 1864. William W. Keyser died July 22, 1864, of wounds received while in action. Tillman Nichols died of wounds received while in action at Cold Harbor, Va., July 2, 1864. Milton M. Shry died October 6, 1864. John S. Summers died September 2, 1864. Thomas Stephenson, killed in action, October 27, 1864, at Hatcher's Run, Va. i

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Died. - James A. Vance died December 30, 1864, in Salisbury, N. C., in Rebel prison, while a prisoner of war. James Barnes died May 10, 1864, in ambulance, caused by a gunshot wound in the hip, received May o, 1864, at Nye River. John W. Crew died October 10, 1864, in Alexandria, Va., of chronic diarrhoea. Samuel Griffith, May 12, 1864, killed at Spottsylvania, Va.; shot through the head in a charge against the enemy. John H. Moore died August 28, 1864, in Andersonville, Ga., oí dysentery, while a prisoner of war. Morrow died December 26, 1864, in Salisbury (N. C.), prison. Dewitt Steel, May 9, 1864, in Fredericksburg, Va., of measles.

author has no apology to offer for the space occupied in printing the names of the brave "boys in blue" living and dead that sacrificed so much for the preservation of the government in the hour of its greatset peril. Our only regret is that the roster is perhaps mcomplete.

There were doubtless many gallant sons of Belmont County who were accredited to other counties and other States whose names should appear among the above.

Belmont County should prepare a "Roll of Honor" upon which should be inscribed the name of every soldier and sailor that went out from her "sun kissed hills" to fight the battles "of the Republic - a "Roll of Honor" that should be preserved through all generations as an incentive and inspiration to patriot- | ism.

Chapter Xi Our Public Schools

The history of the growth of the public school system in a county 1s so closely connected with its history in the State, that the story of the rapid progress of the public schools in Ohió is, to a great extent, their history in Belmont County.

In speaking of the Ordinance of 1787, Daniel Webster said, "We are acustomed to praise the law-givers of antiquity, we help to perpetuate the fame of Solon and Lycurgus, but I doubt whether one single law of any law-giver, ancient or modern, has produced effects of more distinct, marked, and lasting character than the Ordinance of 1787." In this ordinance was embodied the oft-quoted clause, "Religion, morality and knowledge being necessary to good government and the happiness of mankind, schools and the means of education shall forever be encouraged." What this clause means to Ohio and how well she has carried out the wishes of those who expected great results from her school system, the schools of the present will answer.

The number of school houses in Ohio in 1901 was 13,174, employing 23,491 teachers. The total number of school youth in the State was 1,219,919, of which number 829,857 were enrolled in the different schools of the State.

the whole State is entrusted to a Commissioner of Common Schools. The control of the different schools is vested by the State in local boards of education, and the teachers and their supervisors are agents of the State, getting their authority to teach from boards of examiners who issue certificates to teachers.

For convenience in managing affairs, the school district is the unit area of school organization and determines the bonds of the authority of a board of directors. It generaliy consists of a whole township or a whole municipal corporation. Sometimes communities are joined for educational purposes that are separate in other governmental affairs. There are township school districts, special districts, village districts and two classes of city districts.

The sources of school revenues are: First, the general State tax of one mill collected on the grand tax duplicate of the State, and distributed on the basis of the enumerated youth to all the counties for use in each school district; second, the annual distribution from the State sinking fund of six per cent. on all the irreducible State debt, the moneys going to those districts whence that trust fund was derived; third, the local levies made by the various school districts for school purposes; fourth, certain fines and penalties that, according to law, go for school purposes; fifth, the miscellaneous receipts of the boards from outside tuition, rentals and the like.

granted by Congress for school purposes ; these appropriations comprised one thirty-sixth part ot the State or something like 1,200 square miles. To this one section in every township was added the money received from the sale of certain "swamp lands;" so that for common school purposes the State is bound, at present, to pay six per cent. on a little over four million dollars.

More than two-fifths of the total tax paid in Belmont County goes to the support of the schools. In round figures the past year $450,- 000 was collected as tax and there was expended in the county for support of the schools the sum of $191,429.04. The various townships and special school districts expended the following amounts on their schools as shown by their books in the auditor's office:

1806 and then only slight action. As a result, the funds for conducting the district schools were, for the greater part, obtained by charging private tuition. Before a teacher would begin his term of school, he would canvass the district to see what amount of private tuition could be raised. Many of the teachers of those times worked on the farm in the summer and kept school in the winter. their farming, learning was not required. To be able to spell correctly, to know the arithmetic to the "single rule of three" and to write a good hand was deemed sufficient in most districts. Writing was made a great deal of; it was their one accomplishment, and they prided themselves in it. Their writing was none of your running, semi-angular kind, but what an old farmer of the times happily described as "a round square hand." The textbooks used were "Pike's Arithmetic," "Kirkham's Grammar'? and "Cobb's Speller." If an ambitious youth wished to go beyond the "single rule of three," he was compelled to tread the thorny paths of mathematical knowledge alone.

If the knowledge of the schoolmaster of those days was not the broadest in its scope, still he was the foremost man in this respect of the people among whom he lived.

But the public was awakening to the interest of education and in 1821 a long stride forward was made when the State Legislature passed the first general school law. In 182s, there were a "school" party and a "canal" party in the Legislature; one was intent on having schools and the other, canals. As ncither party was able to carry its point alone, the two joined their forces and so gave the State both schools and canals. The greatest advance in school legislation was made in 1853, when the present school law, in its essentia! features, was enacted.

school textbooks, were attracting public attention by the excellent work they were doing to advance school interests in the State. Prominent among these were John Hancock, Joseph Ray, Thomas Harvey and Eli T. Tappan. It was the work of such men as these that gave an impetus to the cause of education and made the public school system, as it exists today, possible.

There never was a time when the public school was in as flourishing a condition as at present. The log school houses that dotted the hills and vales of Belmont County more than half a century ago have given place to buildings modern in every respect, the school system is improving and the courses of study come nearer meeting the popular needs than ever before. Methods are more rational, discipline is more humane and the attendance more regular.

| port, Bellaire, Barnesville, St. Clairsville, Belmont, Bethesda, Morristown, Flushing, Somerton and Powhattan. The value of school property in the county 1s $501,000. It takes 352 teachers to supply the schools. Of these, 205 are in the township districts and 147 in the special districts. The average monthly wages in

Chapter Xii Some Recollections Of The Underground Railroad

Ellis B. Steele, of Morning View in Pease township, who was himself a conductor on the "Underground Railroad," presents us with some recollections of the operation of that noiseless road in the conveyance ot fugitive slaves through Belmont County to Emerson in Jefferson County, and thence northward toward Canada and freedom:

The date of opening this road is not definitely known, as there was no record kept of its business. However, from the traditions that have been handed down from our fathers, I am satisfied that the road was in operation 30 years prior to President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation.

This railroad was constructed without the sound of hammer, pick or shovel, and could be removed from one neighborhood to another, leaving no trace that any one except those identified with it could find.

My knowledge of the route of the "Undereround Railroad," north from Emerson, is limited. In ante-bellum times the least you knew about the "Underground Railroad" the better for you, yet it was important if interested in the road to know that little well. My recollection now is that the road from the Ohio River to the Lake was divided into sections, and on each section there was a station. These stations were from five to ten miles apart, so | nes th: | ducted to a safe hiding place on Joseph Park- | er's farm. thence to be conducted in like manthat in an emergency a change of horses and a fresh driver could be procured and in a few hours the fugitive slave would be spirited far on his journey toward Canada and out of reach of his pursuers.

of was in the woods and underbrush that crowned the hills between Martin's Ferry and Burlington. This station was located by Richard Naylor and Samuel Cooper (both colored), and the station was known and approved by their white confederates and co-workers. Naylor was born a slave with an innate hatred of the institution of slavery. After obtaining his freedom, he engaged in the hazardous business of receiving fugitive slaves, via the "Underground Railroad," from Virginia, opposite, and would ferry them over the river to the first station back of Martin's Ferry. There Samuel Cooper and his son Henry received them, and as better and safer service could be given the patrons of the road on the night train, the- fugitives were hurried to the next station. If the night was not far advanced and it was dangerous to operate the road, the passenger was at once given in charge of the conductor, who would lead him through the woods, and by lonely paths to some previously selected point at the second station in Concord settlement, now Colerain. Sometimes this station would be at Joshua Steele's old log barn, where beneath its puncheon floor many a poor fugitive slave spent the day in fear and trembling, waiting for the night train to carry him on his journey to Canada.

Frequentlv it was expedient to conduct the fugitives to the home of Joshua Cope, who owned and operated the old log flour mill near the head-waters ot

Glenn's Run. Here they received a cordial welcome, their needs were supplied, and as soon as practicable they were conveyed to the third station, which was conducted by William Robison, a life-long friend of the slave, and his energetic and earnest assistant, George Clark. These gentlemen would see that all fugitive slaves arriving at their station were provided with free tickets to Canada by way of the "Underground Railroad." :

The home of Dr. Caleb Cope of Farmington was another station where kindly services were rendered to the needy fugitive, and he was directed on his way to liberty. Henry Cooper, after years of service at the first station near Martin's Fery, was suspected of aiding fugitive slaves in finding their way to Canada. The evidence was so strong against him that he was liable to arrest or perhaps be kidnapped, and returned to slavery, for giving aid to fugitive slaves. His friends both white and colored were on guard with a train ready to start for Canada at a moment's notice. The persecutions that Cooper was subjected to were about to culminate in something serious when with the assistance of friends he noiselessly glided away, and in due time reached Canada via the "Underground Railroad."

Soon after young Cooper was settled in Canada, his father was likewise suspected of giving aid and comfort to runaway slaves and the circumstantial evidence against him was so damaging that his friends advised him to leave the country and seek a more desirable home in Canada.

He took their advice and engaged a passage on one of the "Underground Railroad" flyers. He reached his destination in due time, where he was greeted by his son and a host of fugitive slaves that he had assisted in their flight to liberty.

Thomas Pointer (colored) was appointed to succeed them. Pointer had experience in the work, and with the aid of Tobe Hance, who was operating a flour mill near Glenn's Run, the station was again opened for the reception of the fugitive slaves.

By playing the role of a drunkard, Naylor who managed the first station had thus far eluded detection and by craftiness continued for years to furnish passengers for the "Underground Railroad." Finally he was suspected and would have been foully dealt with, had he not learned of the plan to capture him, and escaped via the "Underground Railroad."

There being no one willing to assume the risk of the position of passenger agent vacated by Naylor, the business for a time was exceedingly dull.

Only a few fugitives at long intervals arrived at the station on the river front. During the fall of 1858 business revived somewhat, but the "Dred Scott Decision" had thrown such a damper upon the workers that few conductors could be employed to run the trains.

In August, 1859, my uncle, O. C. Parker, and I conducted nine fugitive slaves from the first station near Martin's Ferry to the second station at my father's old home, where my brother Wesley had a team ready to convey them to the third station where my friend Robison toon charge of them, and we returned, reaching home at daylight. This was the last full train that passed this way. After this time fugitive slaves traveled the public highways, stopping sometimes at our place to inquire the way to some friend in Mount Pleasant or Trenton. The business of the road was practically abandoned after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued, and its work is now only remembered as a thing of the past.

Chapter Xiii

ORGANIZATION OF THE SOCIETY - THE ORIGINAL MEMBERS - SoME EMINENT PHYSICIANS OF PIONEER Days - NATURE OF THE ORGANIZATION CHANGED - PRESENT MEMBERSHIP - SOME OF THE PHYSICIANS OF LATER Days.

We are indebted to Dr. A. H. Hewetson of St. Clairsville for the following history of the Belmont County Medical Society - an. organization that antedates the national medical society by a number of years and is probably one of the oldest medical associations in the country. ;

Dr. Hewetson and his daughter, Miss Elizabeth, are associated in the practice of a profession that has been skillfully pursued in Belmont County by 'father and grandfather for upward öf half a century.

Dr. Hewetson is the senior physician of St. Clairsville today and one of the oldest members of the Belmont County Medical Society. His accomplished daughter is a graduate of the

We are led to believe from fragments of history that meet us that, several years before the organization of the Belmont County Medical Society, there existed an effort to perfect a union of the medical profession in the counties of Belmont, Jefferson and Monroe. Possibly other counties were included.

Organization Of The Society

The Belmont County Medical Society was : organized on the last day of February, 1847. There was the usual call through the public press to meet at the National Hotel, St. Clairsville, Ohio, to which the profession responded.

At the specified time a number met and proceeded to perfect an organization. Dr. C. Schooley of Loydsville was chosen chairman and Dr. Smith Holloway, secretary. The usual committees were appointed. Drs. Joseph Hewetson, Holloway and Walker were chosen a committee to prepare a constitution. Drs. West, Alexander and McConahey were appointed to prepare a code of ethics. Drs. Estep, C. Schooley and L. Schooley were appointed a committe to draw up a fee bill of rates and charges to govern all members of the society.

There was no intention to put their light under a bushel, as the motion of Dr. Alexander was carried, to publish the proceedings of the society in the Gazette and Chronicle.

The Original Members

The roll of the members of the original society has been justly called the "roll of honor." In this list are presented some of the brightest names in the profession of Belmont County.

On the 1st of March at the secofid meeting, the constitution being completed was adopted and the next step was to establish a correct roll of the members: à

Some Eminent Physicians Of Pioneer Days

. Dr. EPHRAIM Gaston. - We find at the top of this roll of honor, taking it in the order given, the name of Ephraim Gaston of Morristown, Ohio,

But few medical men excelled Dr. Gaston in ~ the deep hold he obtained upon the hearts of his patrons. Honest to the core, a gentleman in all his instincts, intelligent far beyond the average of most of his compeers, he held a position in his community that time and circumstances never changed. In the providence of God, in his later years Dr. Gaston was afflicted with cataract on both eyes.

He was unsuccessfully operated on by the great surgeon, Dr. Gross, of Philadelphia. Later, he consulted the celebrated specialist, Dr. Williams, of Cincinnati, who performed a second operation which was eminently successful. From this time on, the Doctor was able to see to read and walk about, but with the exception of occasional consultations he never practiced his profession again.

Dr. Josera HEWETSON's biography, as prepared by the Medical Society at the time of his death, appears in the latter portion of this book devoted to biographies; a few brief references is all we think necessary.

He was one of the charter members of the society. Having had the long and thorough medical training that was required in the Edinburgh University, Scotland, he was an opponent of the short, and what appeared to him superficial, course of education in this country. He more than once presented his opinions on this subject to the association. It was his firm belief that time and the necessities of the profession would overcome these objections.

The Doctor left a family of six sons and one daughter. Four sons, three grandsons, and one granddaughter are in the practice of the profession.

Dr. JOHN ALEXANDER was born at Belfast, Ireland, of Scotch-Irish descent. At the age of 19 he left his native land and came to the United States, landing at Baltimore. He first became a teacher of country schools and after a time came to St. Clairsville, Ohio. Here he became acquainted with Dr. Carroll, who became interested in the young man, and directed his efforts to the study of medicine. He was a student of the Ohio Medical College, Cincinnati, and in 1832 embarked in the practice of medicine at Flushing, Ohio, and in the autumn of 1839 he removed to St. Clairsville, where he continued in practice until his death.

The Doctor had a positive Scotch-Irish nature. It was thus natural to him to be strong in his friendships and equally strong in his antipathies. He was a good physician. In his practice of over half a century he had a large and, part of the time, lucrative practice. During the latter part.of his life he lived in the enjoyment of the kindliest feelings of all who knew him. The Master's call came as all faithful servants desire - while at the work of his life.

He was stricken down as he entered the door of a patient in the night season. This occurred after a drive of three miles.into the country. There was a deep manifestation of feeling at his funeral. He was followed to his grave with the tears of many friends.

Dr. HENRY West was born on the 8th day of April, 1800, and died June 3o, 1887. He was of Scotch-Irish descent and to that sturdy race he no doubt owed his strong and rugged nature. I

He was a graduate of the Ohio Medical College, of Cincinnati, Ohio. He began the practice of his profession in 1835 in Bridgeport, Ohio, and soon commanded a good business. He was sent to represent the county in the Legislature on the Democratic ticket in 1838-39 and was re-elected to the same position the following winter.

In those days it was the rule to mix politics with almost all business. The Doctor was an active Democrat before the war. It so happened that St. Clairsville was left without any competent Democratic doctor. Under the pressure of some leading Democratic men of the county, he consented to remove to St. Clairsville. This removal occurred at the close of his second term in the Legislature.

His first wife was Adeline Kirkwood, by whom he had eight children. The second wife was Agnes Parker, five children being the fruits of this marriage. His third wife was Mary Jane Douglass, who, with five children, survives him, making 18 children as a result of the three marriages. Four sons, John E., of Jersey City, New Jersey; J. Park, of Bellaire; Samuel L., of St. Clairsville, and Homer, of

In no way is his rugged and patriotic nature better shown than at the breaking out of the war. Dr. West had been a life-long Democrat and had received recognition at the hands of his party. He voted for Breckenridge, never doubting that come what would the Union and the government would be sacred. When the word came that Fort Sumter had been fired upon, the Doctor was a changed man in a moment of time. From that day to the close of his life he was a firm supporter of the government.

We can -well recall how greatly Dr. West suffered, when feeling his services were needed in the army, but that the duty of coming to the bedside of his dying wife was even greater.

The time that inevitably comes to all came upon Dr. West. Full of honor and years, conscious of coming weakness, of advancing age, he lived in daily expectation of the end. The call came as he would have chosen, suddenly, no extended time of suffering. At work today - tomorrow forever at rest.

Dn. JoHN CAMPBELL was the eldest son of James Campbell, who migrated from Washington County, Pennsylvania, to Ohio about 1803 and located in Wheeling township. Belmont County, on section 26, range four, township eight. which land had been entered several years previous by the Doctor's grandfather, a Revolutionarv soldier.

tended school at New Athens for five years. After this he went to St. Clairsville and studied medicine under Dr. John McCracken for two and one-half years. He was licensed to practice medicine in November, 1827, at Barnesville, Ohio.

He began the practice of medicine in Uniontown, Ohio, March 5, 1828, and continued to practice at the same place until his death, September 17, 1882. |

He was elected twice to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, - Philadelphia in 1843 and Chicago in 1877. The Doctor was nominated on the Democratic ticket in 1840 for the Legislature in opposition to Judge Cowen, but was defeated. l

With a somewhat intimate knowledge of the profession of the county for the last 45 years, I have no hesitancy to declare that Dr. Campbell was not excelled for virtue and honesty. At any time when at all in doubt as to the true nature of his case, it was his habit to ask for counsel and gave the true reason for his asking.

Dr. WILLIAM EsTEP. - It is appropriate and entirely fitting that Drs. Estep and Campbell should be considered in close connection. Near neighbors through a long life, good medical friends, in character differing essentially, yet agreeing, assisting each other frequently.

Dr. Estep began his medical studies under the supervision of a "Thompsonian." This entrance upon the study of medicine was before he had acquired the most elementary education. While never failing to regret his limited education, he sought to overcome its evil effects by perseverance, energy and close application, so that for years before his death he could write a paper and present it to the Society as well arranged as almost any member could have done.

When the war broke out, Dr. Estep responded to the call of patriotism. Leaving a large practice, he willingly entered the service of his country. As a consequence of exposure and resulting pneumonia, he almost lost his life. Returning home in 1864, he gradually recovered health and resumed his practice. Dr. Estep had many good traits of character. His friends had often to lament that at times he what they would desire. In as much as the Doctor labored to overcome these and lamented his delinquencies, his friends have by mutual consent covered them with a mantle of charity. It is a relief in such lives as Dr. Estep's to be able to put forth so much that is good. He appeared to regard a professional call as sacred. Regardless of time, condition of roads, or state of the weather, you could depend on the Doctor. Send for him to assist you, and in the shortest possible time he responded. For more than half a century he kept in the forefront of his local profession. i

He was born in Washington County, Pennsylvania, and was the son of John and Sarah Estep. In 1840 he settled at Loydsville and began the practice of medicine, which continued until his death.

Dr. B. L. SrEELE. - We have very limited knowledge of Dr. B. L. Steele. All that can be learned certainly regarding Dr. Steele is that he located in St. Clairsville perhaps late in the "thirties." His name appears on the roll of the Presbyterian Church. How long he remáined in St. Clairsville and what was his professional standing, we have not been able to ascertain.

Evidence shows him to have been a member of the Presbyterian Church and also of the Belmont County Medical Society. This evidence proves him to have been a man of reputation and character.

County, Ohio, in 1812, and was the son of Henry West, one of the early settlers of the county. Dr. West's early years were spent on the farm until 1833, when he began the study of medicine with his older brother, Dr. Henry West, of Bridgeport, Ohio. He was graduated from the Ohio Medical College, Cincinnati, in 1836. Locating in Martins' Ferry the same year, he began a practice which hé continued tor about 50 years; then he retired and devoted to rest his remaining years, which were terminated by death in 1885. He was one of the most eminent men in his profession in this region and is also remembered as one of the most enterprising citizens of Martin's Ferry.

Dr. James M. McConAHEY of Bridgeport, Ohio, was one of the charter members of the Society. Dr. McConahey was one of the best. Solid in judgment, clear in mind, he was a good diagnostician and consequently a good physician. I am sorry not to be able to give a history of his life.

Dr. JosEPHUS ,WALKER was born january 20. 1820, near Uniontown, Ohio, attended the school of the district, then entered the college at New Athens, from which he was graduated in 1841. He commenced the study of medicine with Dr. Alexander of St. Clairsville, and graduated from the Cincinnati Medi- | cal College. He practiced his profession in St. Clairsville, Ohio, until the time of his death, which occurred January 12, 1864. Dr. Walker was not long in entering into a good practice. He was gifted with financial ability, and while comparatively a young man when he died, he had reached a comfortable competency. He had a strong hold upon the affections of his patrons.

Dr. EPHRAIM WiLLIAMS was born in Berks County, Pennsylvania, on the 15th of October, 1810. In 1818 he came west to the neighborhood of Barnesville, Ohio. He located in

Dr. EL1JaH Perry BrRpsoNc was born near Richmond, Virginia, July 4, 1819. He was graduated at the Ohio Medical College, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1853-54. He came to Bellaire, Ohio, about 1845 and died at that place March I, 1858.

The Doctor was a partner with Dr. Milton W. Junkins, one of the Society's brightest members. The firm stood high in the estimation of the people, and Dr. Birdsong was a man highly esteemed both in and out of the Society.

Dr. Linptey ScHootey is the only living man of the original charter members of the Belmont County Medical Society. The Doctor has been an active member of the profession and until latter years was active in the service of the association. He is a most remarkable sample of longevity, and is still doing a large | practice. é

Dr. CALEB Corr, born at Mount Pleasant, Ohio, August, 1812, was one of the first or charter members of the Belmont County Medical Society. He died at Farmington, Ohio, October 6, 1873, having practiced medicine in that locality all his life.

In the time of his practice the exposure and hardships incident to a country practice were very great. All his traveling had to be done on horseback. He raised a large family and was highly appreciated in the community. One son was a physician and succeeded to his practice:

This was not found as satisfactory as the former arrangements, and on December 5, 1885, a return was had to the old name "Belmont County Medical Society." The desire for this change was universal, as there were so many pleasant associations clustered around the old name. :

Present Membership Some Of The Physicians Of Later Days

When presenting himself for membership in the Belmont County Medical Society, he realized how unlikely it might appear to some of the older members that he would practice the allopathic system of medicine. He came to some of us who were younger, and gave us the most solemn assurance of his honesty. We all promised him our full help and sympathy, having the utmost confidence in his honor. He was received heartily by the association, the investigation showing his honorable intentions. Through a long life none ever regretted his admission. Dr. Hoge was a member of the Disciple's Church and lived a consistent Christian life.

Dr. Hoge during a long practice in Morristown held a strong, firm grip upon the hearts of the people. The large attendance and sympathetic demonstrations, at both sick bed and funeral, bespoke him a higher tribute of respect than 1s accorded most men.

Dn. W. S. FISHER was born near Baltimore, Maryland, September 3. 1843. When he was but five years old, his family removed to Belmont County, Ohio. Dr. Fisher received an academic course at Barnesville, Ohio, in 1863. In 1867 he read medicine and began the practice of his profession at Malaga, Monroe County, Ohio. In 1870 he removed to Bridgeport, Ohio, and practiced medicine there until his death, October 24, 1895.

Kind, attentive, and successful, they felt that he was trustworthy to the fullest extent. He also stood well with his medical brethren. Dr. Fisher suffered with an incurable disease of the thfoat, and when his many friends realized that his end was near, they more than ever demonstrated their great affection for him. At last when the highest medical authority in our land proclaimed that there was no hope, that science could do no more, their regard and affection knew no bounds. When the last sad mission was to be periormed, never in the knowledge of the oldest citizens of Bridgeport had such a concourse of people followed any of their citizens to the grave.

DR. GEORGE A. CLosE was a native of Belmont County, born within two miles of St. Clairsville. He studied medicine with his cousin, Dr. John Thompson. When his medical studies were completed, he began practice in partnership with his cousin, Dr. Thompson. Not meeting the success he desired, he removed to Bellaire, where he soon had a good practice. His health began to fail and after long, tedious suffering the end came. Dr. Close was a man of many good qualities.

Dr. DupLEv WOODBRIDGE came to Belmont County from Marietta, Ohio. He located at Bellaire, Ohio, and against many predictions that he was too young, too backward, he rapidly gained a large practice. _

The Doctor married a daughter of Judge Anderson, of Bellaire. It is claimed he overworked himself and brought on the sickness of which he died.

Dr. WILLIAM McMasTERS was a native of Belmont County. After completing his medical studies, he practiced for a time in Centreville, Ohio. He subsequently removed to Bellaire, purchased a drug store, and continued in that business the rest of his years. He was an honest man.

Dr. Jonn A. Hopson was born July 2, 1849. He graduated from the Miami Medical College in 1872, and also took a post-graduate course in the Polyclinic, New York, in 1895, and again in 1896.

Dr. Hobson in the commencement of his medical career had nothing beyond the ordinary to advance his progress. Early in his practice he began to seek to advance his work. He concluded to elect the medical and surgical diseases of women as a specialty.

It was not long until one important Operation after another occurred, and it became a necessity to have better arrangements for work. He concluded to erect a hospital, that he might secure better facilities for properly treating his cases. This he did in 1890, and since the equipment of his hospital his business has greatly increased.

The Doctor does honest work and seeks to build his reputation upon the solid basis of honest and fair dealing with his patients. Dr. Hobson's reputation does not rest alone on his specialty. He does a large amount of general surgery; beyond this, his experience in general practice, his well-established character for general knowledge, gives him a wide consulting practice. .

There is no one dealing with Dr. Hobson professionally or otherwise that does not entertain for him the highest sentiment of respect and friendship. It is more than likely Dr. J. A. Hobson stands at the top of the profession in our county. `

Dr. WiLLiam Estep THomPsoN was born January 2, 1855. He graduated at Cleveland, Ohio, from the medical department of the University of Wooster in 1887. For four years after his graduation, he practiced medicine at Loydsville, Ohio. He then took a course at the New York Polyclinic, and removed to St. Clairsville, where he practiced until 1900. Dr. Thompson is a conscientious and faithful practitioner. He seeks to do the best he can for those under his care. He is a great lover of farm life, and, having capital invested in farm lands, he devotes much time to agricultural affairs.

Dr. Homer West was born February 18, 1874, at St. Clairsville, Ohio. He received a collegiate education at Franklin College, New Athens, Ohio, from which institution he was and citizen of Belmont County. Of his older brothers, three are physicians of high character: Dr. John E., of Jersey City, New York; J. Park, of Bellaire; and S. L., of St. Clairsville. Thus connected, as well as equipped by thorough training, his success 1s not problematical.

Dr. D. V. MansH, born January 14, 1876, graduated at Mount Union College with the degree of Ph. D. He was graduated in medicine (New York Bellevue) in 1899, and at Cleveland in 1900.

Dr. Marsh not only received a good education at Mount Union, but he here became acquainted with Miss Hobson, daughter of Dr. John A. Hobson, whom he married soon after his graduation. -

This relationship gave the Doctor a position with one of the best physicians and surgeons in this part of the State. Those that know Dr. Marsh best believe that he will make the most of every opportunity, and reach an advanced standing in the medical profession.

: Dr. A. B. Hopson, born in 1872, was graduated from the medical department of the University of Cleveland in 1895. After remaining with his uncle, Dr. John A. Hobson of Flushing, Ohio, during his student days, and com- |

Dr. Hobson's natural abilities, developed and brightened by his continued experience in the Flushing Sanitarium, has made him one of our brightest and most solid young men. All that know him predict for him a bright future.

Dr. James O. Howe ts was born February 17, 1863. in Wales. He was graduated first in pharmacy at the University of Pennsylvania in 1885. Deciding later to study medicine, he

Dr. Howells has been in the practice of medicine in Bridgeport for over eight years. The Doctor has received the encouragement of a liberal patronage by his fellow citizens. He is well up in his profession, and there are few better posted in all the modern means of treating disease. :

Dr. A. J. HEINLEIN was born in Bridgeport, Ohio, on the 19th of February, 1862. After his graduation from the Bridgeport High School in 1879, he went to Columbus, Ohio, where he attended the Ohio State University for three years. Graduating from Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, in 1886, he returned to his native State, and for one and one-half years was physician to the hospital at the State Penitentiary, Columbus, Ohio. After resigning there, he returned to Bridgeport, and has ever since practiced medicine in this locality. a Without ostentation, quietly and strictly attending to his practice; the Doctor commands the confidence of his patrons.

Dr. Heinlein's reputation rests on a firm basis and will be lasting. : \ Dr. J. S. MCCLELLAN, born at Gallipolis, Ohio, June 8, 1855, was graduated from the Ohio Medical Collge in 1880. Soon after graduating, the Doctor came to Bellaire, Ohio. From his earliest commencement up through all the stages of his medical life, he has escaped all unmanly criticism. He is the equal of any of his brethren in general practice, while by several post-graduate courses he has qualified himself as a specialist in electricty, X-ray, etc. At one time his friends and patrons feared his life would be prematurely cut off. God ordered otherwise, and now it is hoped his life will be at

Dr. A. C. BEETHAM was born at Windom, Ohio, February 17, 1872. He received a collegiate education at Scio, being graduated from there in 1892 and from Starling Medical College, Columbus, Ohio, in 1896. i

Dr. Beetham does his work well, and allows the character of what he does to prove its merit. He is surely advancing; with such men success is only a question of time.

Dr. J. W. Cooper was born December 19, 1861. He attended the University of Michigan for two years, later going to Jefferson, from which college he was graduated in 1884. He began the practice of medicine in Bellaire in 1885. :

The Doctor stands well both with the people and physicians. He has a good practice, has been an active member of the Society and for a long time its secretary.

ALBERT R. One, A. M., M. D., was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, October 9, 1847. He was graduated at Allegheny College, Meadville, Pennsylvania, in 1872. He attended the Ohio Medical College, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Columbus Medical College, Columbus, Ohio, being graduated from the latter school in 1877. Dr. Ong- was well and favorably known in Martin's Ferry before he ever entered upon practice. Being a man of good reputation, he made a rapid advance.

Dr. J. C. Workman was born the 20th of September, 1835, in Smith township, Belmont County, Ohio. He was graduated from Columbus Medical College in 1879. He began the practice of medicine the same year in Uniontown, Ohio, and still continues to hold the fort.

By close attention to the duties of his profession, Dr. Workman has developed into one of the substantial members of the Belmont County Medical Society.

Dr. JoHN ARCHER, born at Vallonia, Ohio, December 24, 1871, taught school four years, was graduated in medicine at the Ohio Medical University, Columbus, Ohio, 1898, and in the Chicago Polyclinic.in 1901. He was married

Dr. Archer bids fair to become one of our substantial physicians. His habits are good, and he applies himself to his books and his practice.

DR. WiLLIAM Ross Carte was born at Businessburg, Ohio, April 5, 1874 He is a self-made young man. By teaching school and working at the carpenter's trade he put himself through college, graduating April, 1891, from the Ohio Medical University, of Columbus, Ohio. He began practice at Neffs, Ohio, and has continued there ever since.

Dr. J. C. MCALISTER was born in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, on the 3rd day of February, 1869. He was graduated from the Ohio Medical University, Columbus, Ohio, on the 15th of March, 1894, and located at Harrisville, Ohio, on the 16th of August, 1894. l

Dr. McAlister is one of the most remotely situated as regards the Society. Although quite a distance to come, he shows himself a faithful member by attending when possible.

Dr. J. Park West was born June 27, 1858. His medical education was in the Ohio Medical College, Cincinnati, Ohio, being graduated therefrom in the class of 1882. He located in Bellaire, Ohio, the same year, and has continued in the one location.

There are few, if any, medical men in our county that can claim a larger meed of success in the practice of medicine. His practice is large and his income good, above the average. The Doctor has taken a number of post-graduate courses, and now stands high in his profession. :

Dr. D. O. SHEPPARD was born February 21, 1867, in Kirkwood township, Belmont County, Ohio. He was schooled at the Ohio Wesleyan at Delaware, Ohio. Was graduated from Starling Medical College, Columbus, Ohio, in 1897. Since his graduation he has practiced in Barnesville, Ohio. Dr. Sheppard has always had a good reputation and a character free from reproach.

He remained in Fairview until the following September, when he returned to Loydsville and entered in a co-partnership with the late Dr. Estep. and continued with him until his death October 6, 1896. Since Dr. Estep's death, he has practiced alone in Loydsville. He was married March 16, 1898, to Mrs. Louisa L. Griffith.

For a number of years the Doctor has been physician to the Belmont County Infirmary. To use the Doctor's own expression, "there is nothing else except what is the daily experience of a country physician's life." Such a life we all know means a life devoted to noble purposes.

Dr. JosEPH PrERsoL was born in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, on the 25th day of September, 1857. He was graduated at West Penn Medical College in 1850. The Doctor began practice in Bellaire, Ohio. He is estimated by his brethren of the city as an excellent physician. He has a large and paying practice,

Dr. A. W. Diven was born at West Lebanon, Pennsylvania. He was graduated at Jefferson Medical College in 1895, and also took a course in the University of the South, Swanee, Tennessee, the same year. Since his graduation, he has practiced medicine at Martin's Ferry, Ohio. Dr. Diven is one of the brightest of the young men of the Society. His reputation is good, he stands on solid ground, and a bright future is predicted for him.

1883. He began practice at Sardis, Ohio, and remained there three years. In 1886 the Doctor entered upon practice in his present location at Bellaire, Ohio. Since he has lived in Bellaire, he has taken a post-graduate course in New York, and is local surgeon for the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.

Dr. Boone is blessed with a good supply of common sense, has a strong body, plenty of vitality. With these elements of strength all united, his brethren may expect a bright future for him.

Dr. J. A. CLARK was born March 31, 1857, near Demos, Ohio. He was graduated from Columbus Medical College in 1881. He has taken two post-graduate courses at Chicago and one at Philadelphia. He began practice in Glencoe with Dr. William Piper. The partnership lasted only one year. In 1901 the Doctor removed from Glencoe to Bellaire.

Dr. Clark is a self-made man. He carried himself through his preparatory studies by teaching school. He has already reached a comfortable competency and bids fair to be one of that small class of medical men that may be called rich.

Dr. Brapy O. WILLIAMS, born November 13, 1847, was educated at Mount Union College and graduated at the University of Pennsylvania, March, 1873. He has taken a postgraduate course at the Clinical School of Medicine. He has practiced all his life at Martin's Ferry, Ohio. Dr. Williams is one of the - leading physicians of that city. He is an active, live member of the society, always willing to perform his share. The Doctor fills the character of a good and faithful family physician and there can be no greater honor.

Dr. Jonn W. Morrat was born in Obion County, Tennessee, on the 19th day of May, 1865. His father removed from Belmont County, when J. W. was 16 years of age, to Johnson County, Missouri. From there the family went to Southern California. Dr. Moffatt returned from there and entered Jefferson Medical College in 1889, graduating from the

Hamilton Medical College, Columbus, Ohio, in 1891. He located at Williamsport, Morrow County, Ohio, where he practiced medicine about seven years. The Doctor returned to Belmont County in 1897, and has been engaged in the practice of medicine until the present time at Neffs, Businessburg and Glencoe. He united at once with the Medical Society and has been a faithful member.

give the name. Sketches of other members of the Medical Society and of other physicians and surgeons of Belmont County may be found in the latter portion of this volume, more particularly devoted to biographies. We have made every effort to secure data. In a number of cases it seemed impossible, as there was no With others, who are dead, we were unable to find friends who could give the knowledge desired.