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Delaware Co., Ohio, and began working at his trade in the city of Delaware, where he retaained about three years ; from there he went to Bellepoint, and for eight years remained there ; he then bought a farm, on which he lived four years, when he sold out and came to Ostrander, where he has since resided. He was united in marriage with Mary E. Talley Aug. 21, 1862; she was born in Delaware Co., Ohio, May 23,1843; they had one child - Prankie M., born Aug. 23, 1863. In 1874, Mr. Vienot returned to his old home in France, visiting the principal cities of his native country, and saw much to interest and instruct him ; he was gone more than four months. Before his return, he went to Southwestern France, where he purchased two fine Peroheron Norman horses. One of the horses died during the passage home ; the other he brought through safely, and it is to-day one of the best of that stock in Ohio. Mr. Vienot is a hardworking, industrious man, and a respected citizen. , -

WILLIAM C. WINGET, merchant, Ostrander ; was born in Union Co., Ohio, May 18, 1816 ; he is the eldest son of a family of ten children of Ezra and Eleanor (Cochran) Winget. The father was born in Virginia Jan. 28, 1795, and the mother in Pennsylvania Oct. 17, 1795 ; their marriage was celebrated in Union Co., Ohio, March 30, 1815; they lived in Union Co. until 1827, when they moved to Delaware Co. and began clearing and improving a farm near where the village of Ostrander is now located. Mrs. Winget departed this life Feb. 27, 1858, and her husband July 23, 1870. The father was a prominent and influential man, and held during his lifetime many positions of profit and trust in Delaware and Union Counties. Our subject's early life was spent with his parents on the farm ; he" received a good education, and at the age of 18 began for himself as a school teacher ; for several years he taught school in the winter at $10 per month, and in the summer worked on a farm ; after a time, he was employed by Messrs. Langworthy & Wilcox, of Delaware, to conduct a store for them in the village of Millville ; he remained with them until they sold out, and then entered the employ of the purchaser ; he remained in Millville about three years ; he then engaged in farming for a period of twelve years, at which time he sold his farm, moved to the village of Ostrander, and embarked in the mercantile business. This was in 1853, and was the first store in the place, and the year previous to the completion of the railroad to the village. For twenty-seven years, Mr. Winget has been a merchant in the village, and to-day occupies the same building in. which he began business ; he is a thorough business man, and has, by close attention to business and to the wants of his customers, achieved decided success. Mr. Winget. is among the few merchants of Delaware Co. who have come through the different financial panicis unscathed. He was united in marriage with Miss Mary Flanegin Feb. 15, 1838 ; she was born in Washington Co., Penn., April 30, 1815 ; there was one child by this union, Lncretia M., born Nov. 14, 1844. Mrs. Mary Winget departed this life Aug. 16, 1878 ; she was a kind and loving wife, an indulgent and thoughtful mother, and an exemplary member of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Winget in a great measure owes his success in life to this good woman's help and advice. Mr. Winget was again married, April 21, 1879, to Mrs. Lucinda I. Jones, of Union Co. He was an " Old Line Whig," and on the organization of the Bepublican party joined its ranks, and has since been an earnest advocate of its principles. He has been a member of the Presbyterian Church since 1836, and an earnest worker in the Sabbath schools of Ostrander and vicinity since 1829. He was village Postmaster for twelve years, and has held a number of positions of profit and trust in Scioto Township.

WILLIAM M. WARREN, Sr., farmer ; P. 0. Delaware ; was born in Huntingdon Co., Penn., May 22, 1802 ; his father, Thomas Warren, was a native of Ireland, but came to America previous to the Revolutionary war ; he belonged to the "minute men," and well and faithfully served his country in its struggle for independence. He was married to Miss Margaret Miller, of Pennsylvania ; from this union there were eleven children. In 1809, they removed to Ross Co., Ohio, where they remained over winter ; in the spring, they came to Delaware Co., and settled in what is now Radnor Township ; there were but eight families in that township at the time ; the father kept a hotel in the village of New Baltimore (long since extinct), and was a prominent and influential man in his lifetime. Here our subject passed his youth and early manhood, assisting his father on a farm and in the hotel ; he received but a limited education, and, when 24 years of age, went to Ross Co., and worked on a farm for $8 per month; in about one year, he returned to Delaware Co., where, on the 1st of January, i828, he was united in marriage with . Miss Mary Jones ; from this union there were seven children, three of whom are now living - John H., KobertW. and William M.; the names of those deceased were - Thomas W., Margaret, Benjamin F. and Mary E. Mrs. Warren was born in Kadnor Township Feb. 15, 1807, where her parents settled in 1806, having emigrated from Wales in that year. Mrs. Warren was the first white female child born in that township. Mr. Warren has followed farming all his Ufe, with the exception of two years, when he was engaged in the mercantile business in the village of Delhi. He was elected Justice of the Peace of Scioto Township in 1842, and, with the exception of three years, has held the ofiSce ever since ; he has improved three farms in his time, besides assisting in the clearing of many others ; he now owns eighty-five acres of nicely improved land near the village of Millville, upon which he resides. He is a Democrat and a member of the Presbyterian Church.

WILLIAM M. WARKEN, Jr., merchant; Delaware; was born in this county April 2, 1836; is a son of Squire Wm. M. Warren, whose biography appears in this work ; he remained upon his father's farm until 20 years of age, when he entered a store in Millville, as clerk ; in 1856, he and his brother, John J., bought a stock of goods and embarked in the mercantile business ; they continued in partnership until 1859, when they sold out and for some time were engaged in farming; in 1866, the two brothers again entered the mercantile business in Millville ; they remained in partnership until 1873, when William bought his brother's interest, and, for a period of two years, conducted the business alone ; he then sold out, and, for two years, remained inactive ; in 1877, he purchased a store in the village, which he has since conducted. He was united in marriage with Fyetta Van Brimcr Dec. 23, 1858 ; she is a native of this county and was born April 15, 1840 ; from this unioq there were six children, five of whom are now living - Mary A., Cora E. Greorge E., John H. and Flora B.; the name of the one deceased was Fyette. Mrs. Warren died Feb. 2, 1873. Mr. Warren was again married Deo. 24, 1876, to Miss Sarah M. Lauer ; she was born in Pennsylvania Jan. 12, 1846 ; there is one child from this union - Lena C. Mr. Warren has held a number of offices of profit and trust in the township. He owns a nicely improved place of 116 acres, and is a Democrat.

May 4, 1805 ; his parents, Asa and Abigail (Howe) Willis, were both natives of the ''Old Bay State," and direct descendants of those who first came to America and founded the town of Plymouth ; they possessed those sterling qualities that were so characteristic of the Puritans and their descendants. During the war of the Revolution, the Howes and Willises took an active part in resisting the tyranny of the mother country. Asa Willis was a soldier of the war of 1812 ; he departed this life

Source changes here: from 20th Century History of Delaware County, Ohio and Representative Citizens, by Lytle, James Robert, published 1908; 45,289 words in this source stream.

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The first religious services held in' Scioto Township were in the cabins of Richard Hoskins and Zachariah Stevens. The date of these first meetings cannot be definitely settled, but the facts gathered indicate as earlv as 1810.

In the year 1814 or 181 5, three Presbyterian families, viz. : William C ratty. John Lawrence and Andrew Dodds, settled in the neighborhood of Little Mill Creek, and at first connected with the church at Delaware, which church was prospering under the ministry of Rev. Joseph Hughs. The journey to Delaware in those days was quite an undertaking, as they were compelled to ford the Scioto River, which at certain times was dangerous or impossible. When these pioneers could not reach Delaware, the next most available place of worship was a log meeting-house on Big Darby, in Union County. The only route to this place was a trail through the dense woods. About the year 1816, several other Presbyterian families were added to the Little Mill Creek settlement, and a number located on the Scioto River. With these acquisitions, it was deemed advisable to organize in a separate church. A meeting was held and the proper authorities petitioned for the privilege which was granted, but with the proviso that they should join with the families of Radnor Township and that the church be known as the Presbyterian Church of Radnor. This was acceded to, and the organization consummated in the year 1816.

This connection continued until 1834, when those of Little Mill Creek neighborhood, having received many accessions, were organized in a separate church by the authority of the Presbytery of Columbus, November 9. 1834, and the name of the new organization was to be the Little Mill Creek Presbyterian Church. The following are the names of the original members : James Dean, Hannah Dean, Hannah R. Dean, James Flanegin, Margaret Flanegin, William Cratty, St., Sarah Cratty, William Porter, Samuel D. Dean, Eleanor Cratty. William M. Flanegin. Jane Flanegin, Mary Flanegin, Nancy M. Flanegin, William

C. Dodds, Mary Dodds, Joseph Lawrence, Mary Lawrence. Elmer Winget, Alexander Ross, Nancy Ross. Sarah Dodds. These persons were transferred from the churches of Radnor, Delaware and Marysville. William Cratty, Sr., William Porter and William C. Dodds were elected elders.

A church building of hewn logs was erected about one-half mile north of Ostrander. and just north of what was then known as Edenburg, and where the cemetery is located. This was the first house of worship erected in Scioto Township. It was not provided with permanent seats for some time, in consequence of which, during service the congregation presented a novel appearance, each providing liis own seat, being chairs used in their wagons when riding to and from church. This church was torn down. The first minister secured was in 1836. being the Rev. James Perigrin, who also supplied the church of Marysville. He supplied the church only eight months, then gave all his time to Marysville. In the fall of 1837. the churches were again united, and secured the services of Rev. W.

In the year 1862 a new building was erected in Ostrander and the name was changed to the Ostrander Presbyterian Church. At this time Rev. W. Mitchell was in charge. He was followed by Rev. O. H. Newton, Henry Shedd, Mason, Horace Snodgrass, John Price, Thomas Hill, Elias Thompson, A. C. Crist, M. W. Brown, William Wilson. J. P. Warren. A. M. Chapin and J. S. Galbreath. who is pastor at this time, 1907. During the pastorate of Thomas Hill, a good parsonage was erected. The membership at present is about one hundred. A Sabbath school was organized in the year 1827, and probably has not failed to meet every Sabbath since, only a few times, when prohibited by the prevalence of small-pox. This school is also the first Sabbath school organized in the township.

The Baptist Church was organized in 1828. Previous to this date a minister by the name of Drake had held meetings in the cabins of the early settlers, and seems to have agitated the question of an independent church. The first permanent organization took place about the year 1835 or 1836, with a membership of eighteen. About this time a log meeting-house was erected on the north bank of Mill Creek, one mile south of Ostrander. In the year 1853 a substantial brick church was erected to take the place of this structure. This building was occupied until 1889, when it was torn down and a substantial frame building was erected in Ostrander, where the congregation of more than one hundred members now worship. Probably more than eight hundred members have been received into the church, either by baptism or certificate.

The Protestant Methodist Church was formed by members who had become dissatisfied with the M. E. denomination, and formed a society and built a frame structure in Millville in 1844. The building was small and another larger building was erected in 1857, and dedicated by Rev. Thomas Graham. The society soon began to decline and is now extinct. The old building is still standing in \\ arrensburg, a relic of the past.

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composed of those who favored peace and not war. They first met in the Methodist Protestant Church at Millville, now Warrensburg. It was in that church that a few gathered on August 5, 1866, to hear the Rev. James F. Givin, of Columbus. The first council met about 1867, and engragred the Rev. W. W. Lacy to preach for them at $300 per annum. From that date until 1869 the membership increased rapidly and a good frame church was erected that year, costing about $1,400, and was dedicated by Rev. George Stevenson. This prosperity did not last long, and the decay was as rapid as its growth. The following ministers served the charge from its beginning to its dissolution: Rev. W. W. Lacy, G. W. Hagans, J. W. Hoskins, Purdy King, and Hanawalt. The church building still stands at Warrensburg. and for several years was looked after by Dr. Mclntire until his recent death. It is now offered for sale.

The Wesleyan Methodist originated from a series of union meetings which were held with the Presbyterian Church at Edenburg, or Fairview, in the year 1854. With the zeal characteristic of a new enterprise, although few in numbers, they set to work and built a substantial frame church located about one mile west of Ostrander, which was dedicated with imposing ceremonies in 1859. But soon after the War of 1861-65 tne zeal began to decline, and by the year of 1870 the fire had gone out, and the Wesleyan organization had become a thing of the past.

The Methodist Episcopal. Before the dissolution of the Wesleyan Society the Methodist Episcopal Society had sprung into existence. It continued to grow, and finally absorbed the remnant of the Wesleyan Society. It soon became necessary to dispose of their building, and it was donated to the "M. Es." in 1870 on the following conditions, viz.: That they would move the building to a suitable location in the town of Ostrander. The proposition was accepted, and in compliance it was moved about half-way toward the town, when for want of funds to defray the expense it was deposited in a field where it remained for two years. About 1873 or 1874 Mr. Welsh, of

Delaware City, took the matter up and had it moved to its present location on North Street, and is now owned by the United Brethren Church. The church was dedicated and was supplied by Rev. Boyer, William Dunlap, Prof. W. W. Davies, now of the Ohio Wesleyan University, J. W. Donnan, and Lucas Crawford, and after that, until the society ceased to be active, by students of the University. In 1888 the United Brethren organized a society, under the ministry of Rev. E. Barnard. This society bought the property and it is now a flourishing congregation under that denomination. The Methodists also formed an organization at White Sulphur Station, about the year 1837. Its first meetings were held in a little log house. About the year 1864 and 1865 a good frame structure was erected, costing them $1,000. The society ceased to flourish and was disbanded and the building fell in the hands of a Mrs. Thompson, who afterwards sold it and gave the money to the Radnor Stone Church, with the understanding that that church should bear the name, the Radnor Thompson Church. The Methodist Episcopal Church also early formed an organization near Millville, in what is known as the Newhouse neighborhood. A good frame church was erected and dedicated in 1869, about one mile west from Warrensburg. The congregation soon centered at Warrensburg, and erected a substantial frame structure in that village. This is now the only Methodist Episcopal Society in the township, but is in a flourishing condition. About the year 1893 the building west of the village was repaired and is now known as the W. C. T. U. Hall, the society which had charge of making these repairs.

The United Brethren Church. A society of this denomination was organized about the fifties, in the neighborhood half-way between Ostrander and Warrensburg. A frame structure was erected and dedicated in the year 1866, by Bishop Weaver of the North Ohio Conference: Previous to this time, the meetings were held in the school house which stands near by the present church, or in the homes of the farmers. The first minister who held this charge was Chancy Barlow. This congregation is now united with the Ostrander United Brethren Church (already mentioned) as one pastoral charge.

This township was included in the Old Virginia Military Land, and originally included territory only west of the Scioto River. On December 7, 1814, the county commissioners granted a petition to establish this township. At that time the new township included all the land west of the Scioto that had been in

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Radnor, and extended south to the mouth ol Mill Creek. Concord Township was established in 1819, and two years later, the boundaries of Sci< Ho Township were definitely fixed, as follows: Beginning on the west bank of the Scioto River at Dilsaver's Ford, the line ran west to Union County; thence south with said line to the middle of Mill Creek; thence eastwardly with the north line of Concord Township to the Scioto River; thence up the said river, with the meander thereof to the place of beginning. In 1852. land embracing two school districts in the northern part of G ncord Township, on the east side of the Scioto was annexed to Scioto Township. A few years after that, a part of Concord Township situated directly west of the Mill Creek settlement, occupying the bend of Mill Creek south of it. was attached to Scioto Township, so that the people living on it might have the benefit of the Ostrander schools and the nearby \oting place. Scioto Township is now bounded on the north by Thompson and Radnor Townships; on the east by Radnor, Delaware and Concord Townships; on the south by Concord Township and Union County, and on the west by Union County. The township takes its name from the Scioto River. This is a corruption of the Indian name Scionto, which was applied to the river by the Wyandots. Arthur's Run and Boke*s Creek are the tributaries of the river in the northern half of the township. The latter, which is a good-si/cd stream, was named for a Wyandot chief. It is feci by Smith's Run. Mill Creek, the principal tributary of the Scioto River in Delaware County, runs through the southern part of the township.

Near the river the land is rolling, and in some places the banks of the river are quite steep. The land along the river is rich. Farther back it is more level, and is well adapted for grains and grazing. Here and there through the townships clay knobs are to be found containing excellent material for the manufacture of brick and tile. In the western part of the township, about where the farms of John W. Eddleblute and Acel Larcum and others in that neighborhood are located, there was at one time a pond of considerable size and much swamp Land. This was drained, and in order to get rid of the vegetation with which the land was covered, it was set on fire. It burned for a long time before the fire could be put out. From this fact the road which runs north and south through this section became known as the Burned Pond Pike. The lands proved to be- some of the richest in the township.

The Indians, which the first settlers found here were friendly, and imparted to them much valuable information regarding the salt licks, the fords in the river and the haunts of wild game.

It is now generally conceded that the first settler in the township was Richard Hoskins, who came from Wales bringing a famih of four sons and three daughters. Thev reached Franklinton in December. 1805. and in May of the following year started north on the 1 'Id Sandusky Military Road. He settled at the mouth ol Boke's Creek. About the same time, probably in June of that year, Zachariah Stephens settled near Hoskins, and as he was the first to complete his cabin, he has the honor of building the first white man's cabin in the township. In the latter part of November, 1807, an Irish family, of which James Mc- Cune was the head cast in their lot with the little settlement. In August of the next year, another Irishman, Stewart Smith, settled here. In 1809, Jacob North came from the East and settled near the creek; Zachariah Williams and his family settled near by ; and Joseph Shoub, a Pennsylvanian. settled near the mouth of Smith's Run. The same year Philip Horshaw came and built a grist mill where the mill at Warrensburg now stands. In 181 1 Richard and Evans Carr arrived in the township. The latter settled near the present site of the town of Ostrander. In [814, John Sherman came from Kentucky. He was a soldier in the War of 1 812. His son. Vincent Sherman, settled near the Union County line. John Lawrence settled on a farm in 1814. where the villagi Edinburg was later located. The same year, John Cratty came through the woods and settled on a farm near the present site of Os- trander. Andrew Dodds and his family came here March 15, 181 5, from the Derby Plain. They were natives of Pennsylvania. They settled in the Edinburg neighborhood. Polly

Dodds, the wife of Andrew, died soon after they reached here. She was the second one to be interred in the graveyard at Edinburg. Her husband died in 1820.

James Liggett came from Virginia in 1817, and settled in the woods, on land which is now included in the village of Ostrander. He was energetic, intelligent and a publicspirited citizen, who did all in his power to develop the town. In 181 5, Asa Robinson settled near the mouth of Big Mill Creek, and the following year a Kentuckian named William Ramsey settled on Mill Creek. That year, H. G. Smith, a native of Massachusetts, also settled in the township, and Solomon Carr came from Virginia and settled on land that is now a part of the village of Ostrander. George Bean came from Hardy County. Virginia, four years later and joined this little settlement. He was one of the first justices of the peace in the township. The Deans came from Pennsylvania into Ohio before it became a State, and in 1829, they came to the neighborhood of Ostrander, and in the late 'Go's moved into the village. Other settlers who came into the township at a later date were William Loveless, in 1828 from .Maryland, and in [837, \V. G. McFarlin, both of whom settled near White Sulphur Station.' In 1834 a Welshman by the name of J. P. Owen, settled in the township.

Robert Perry and Sarah Hoskins were the first couple married in the township. This important event occurred in 1808. Later in that year Isaac Smart married Margaret Smith. Hugh Stephens, a son of Zachariah Stephens, was the first white child born in Scioto, and James McCune was the second. The first death was that of Zachariah Wil* Hams, who died in [809, ami was the first one buried in the old cemeter) on Boke's Creek. The first postmaster was Harry Riggers, who kept a tavern at what was then known as Riggers Ford, where the covered bridge now crosses the Scioto on the Marvsville Pike.

This was a famous tavern and the second one opened in the township. The first tavern was opened by James Flannigan. John Cratty and David Shoup were the first justices of the peace.

The first village in the township was Fairview, later called Edinburg. and now recognized only by a few- houses in the neighborhood where the Gabriels live, north of Ostrander. It is supposed that this village was laid out and platted soon after Cratty and the Dodds and John Lawrence came into the township, but the record does not show who made the plat or the date when it was recorded. There were twenty-seven lots shown on the plat. Harrison Street, running east and west was to be the principal street ; others running in the same direction were Columbus. Franklin and East Streets. Its beautiful location suggested the first name of the settlement. It was expected that the place would develop into one of importance, ami for a time it had a slow but steady growth. When, however, the railroad was put through the present village of Ostrander, the hopes of the citizens of Edinburg were blasted. The village of Ostrander owes its existence to the building of the railroad through that part of the township. and what was once a bare clay knob now supparts one of the flourishing villages of the county. It is named for the engineer who surveyed the line for the railroad. The town w^as laid out in 1S52 by I. C. Buck, and as originally platted contained 104 lots. The town was incorporated May 18, 1875-. The first Council meeting was held April 5, 1876, at which were present. D. G. Cratty. mayor : W. C. Winget, treasurer; Dr. D. C. Fay, clerk. The members of the Council were T. . Maugans, I. 11. Fields, Samuel Stricklin. G. S. Carr. F. W. Brown and J. B. Roberts. M. C. Bean was the first postn aster. VV. C. Winget was the first merchant. Dr. Erastus Field was the first physician. He came here in [849. William Fry was the first blacksmith, and Samuel Stricklin was the first tavern-keeper.

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Ostrander Business Houses - R. B. Shaw. restaurant and meat market; H. T. Kyle, druggist; C. Hannawalt, dry goods and groceries; E. B. Bean, dry good:- and groceries: Robinson Bros., furniture, carpets and undertaking; A. .M. Jacobs, monuments; Shoaf & Anderson, dry goods and groceries; The Ostrander Banking Company; \V. C. Bovey. blacksmith and carriage manufacturer; Fegley Bros., blacksmiths and repair shop ; Albert Huntley, cement blocks and fence posts; Palace Hotel. W. E. Honneter, proprietor; J. C. Maugans, elevator and lumber yard; Manville & Winston, hardware; C. L. V. Liggett, hardware; also two livery barns.

Warrensburg is a small village located on the Sandusky Military Road over which Hoskins and the other pioneer settlers on Boke's Creek passed when they came up the river. It is located two miles north of White Sulphur Station, and was originally and for many years called Millville. It received its present name of Warrensburg when a postoffice was to the establishment of the rural free delivery. the postoffice was discontinued a few years ago. At one time Millville was the largest village in the township, but the building of the railroad so far to the south blighted its prospects of any large development in the future.

The public officials of Scioto Township for the year 1908 are: S. B. Myers, justice of the peace; Charles Cryder and ( leorge Culp, trustees; G. E. Cowles, treasurer; Stanley Mc- Kittrick, clerk; John Stover and Fred Faucett, assessors, and William Harter, constable.

than a gray dawn, which occurs between the hours of 9 \. M. an.l 3 1'. M.. the balance oi the _'4 hours ol each day being darkness. At this season it is very cold, the thermometer often registering 60 degrees below zero, and during the month of January, in [899, it registered at one time 80 degrees below zero. This was the coldest night on record at Daw s< m City up to that time.

Had it ni t been for the extremely dry atmosphere one could not have endured such extreme cold. It was not uncommon to hear of 1 r find some prospector frozen to death. During the winter of 1899 while Mr. Robinson and his party were returning from a prospecting tour on a tributary of the Klondike River, they discovered a tent some distance from their trail. Thinking it- was a good chance to get warm and cook their dinner, they approached the tent and throwing the flaps back, were horrified to see the bodies of two men frozen in death. One was wrapped in his blanket lying on some spruce boughs, while the other was on his knees with his head drooping forward, his chin resting on his breast. He was frozen perfectly rigid. He had endeavored to start a fire; a few shavings were lying in front of him and his knife was still grasped in his hand. They were hunters and from appearances had been dead for several days.

Upon arriving at Dawson and spending' a few days looking over the situation, four of the party. Eldred, Ellis, Leeds and Haas, all being men past middle life and their pluck pretty well spent, explained to the others that they were very much needed at home and that they must go at once. This they did, selling their outfits, which brought good prices. Sugar at that time was selling at $1.00 per pound, dried fruits, y^ cents; butter, which was put up in pound tins, sold for Si. 50; flour at Si 0.00 per sack; and fresh meat at $1.50 per pound.

During the winter months of 1898 and 1899 the subject of our sketch and Mr. Cone prospered together. In March Cone located and worked a claim on Montecristo Gulch, which he operated for several months, cleaning up a considerable amount of gold. Selling his interest in the claim, he went to Nome, remaining there for some time. He then returned to his family, who at that time w< - living in Kansas. Mr. Robinson continued prospering, and in July. 1899. with his partner, James Drummond, a Scotchman, located a claim on upper Bonanza Creek. This they continued to work together until in September, 1901, thawing the dirt in the winter by means of wood fires, which was the way the mining was operated, hoisting it by means of a windlass and dumping the gravel which contained the gold in a large heap or mound which was later sluiced when the gold was separated from the dirt and gravel.

This was the most interesting part of the mining when yi u could look in the bottom of the sluice box and see the little yellow chunks of gold and dust lying between the riffle poles. As the mining in the Klondike is all placer, there being no gold-bearing quartz, or lode-, sometimes the gold which is commonlj called "gold dust" was found five feet below the top of bed rock, where it had been washed, settling between the crevices of the rocks at an age when the country had a much warmer climate than it has at the present time. It has every evidence of at one time having been tropical, as the skeletons of the mastodon are often taken from the frozen earth at a depth of fifteen feet, the bones and tusks being always in a good state of preservation. Lava beds are greatly in evidence. A few old, well defined volcanic cones, which are no longer smoking, can be seen from "the Dome." From this promontory, which is the divide between the Great Stewart River and the Klondike River - from this elevation which stands alone and is several thousand feet above the sea level and unapproachable in its grandeur - one gets his first extended view of Alaska. Through the blue haze stretching out over fifty miles of fool hills, across the great valleys, peak beyond peak rise the snow-capped Rockies [50 miles away. Any attempt, however graphic, would fail to give the reader an adequate conception of the grandeur of this scenery.

a Yukon River steam-boat, and arrived at White Horse Rapids on the l6th, Sunday evening, where lie took the train overland for Skagway, a distance of ioo miles, over the same route that the prospectors had traveled 1)\ foot and with dog teams three years before, undergoing many hardships. Now he was able to skim over the country in ease and elegance in a day. covering the same territory that before had taken weeks to do. Yet the former trip had had its joys; the traveler filled with great expectations had time to enjoy the thousand and one charming views along the way; the fresh, invigorating mountain air gave him an appetite that enabled him to do justice to his own cooking, and it gave him a much clearer conception of the extent of the country.

Mr. Robinson took very much the same route homeward on the ocean as he did when going into the country. After reaching the States, he visited San Francisco, Sacramento, Sa,lt Lake City. Denver, and many other points of interest in the West. Arriving home late in October, 1901. he at once engaged in the business he is now pursuing.

The following summer he erected a nice comfortable home and on October 1, 1902, was married to Miss Gertrude E. Latham, of Delaware. They have two children, Jeannette A. and Eugene L. Mr. and Mrs. Robinson are Presbyterians. Politically the former is a Republican; fraternally, a member of Edenburgh Lodge, 1. O. (). P.. No. 467.

RANK ALBERT STICKNEY, M. 1).. is not only a leading physician at Kilbourne, hut is also the oldest medical practitioner in this section. He was born in Union County, Ohio, near Marysville, September 8, [853, and is a son hi Hugh and Hannah ( Draper) Stickney.

The father of I )r. Stickne) died in I 1 bunty when he was three years old and his mother took her three children and moved to Delaware Township, Delaware County, where he attended school until [3 years old. He then went to work in the paper mill of Andrews & Perry, at Stratford, Ohio, where he remained for five years, going thence in the employ of the same company, to Henry, Marshall Count)', Illinois, for two years. From Henry he went to Monroe Falls, Summit County. Ohio, where he worked for the Cleveland Paper Company for two years and a half. Then returning to Delaware, he entered the office of Dr. E. H. Hyatt, to pursue medical studies. These studies he continued for six years in Delaware, after which he entered the Columbus Medical College at Columbus, where he was graduated in the spring of 1880. He practiced his profession for a short period in Delaware, but in 1882 he established himself at Kilbourne, then called Eden, where he has been continuously engaged ever since. When he came first to this section his practice necessitated riding mammiles over the country, and in April. [907, he sustained injury to his right knee, which resulted in the death of the bones of the knee joint and in this way he had the misfortune to lose his leg just above the knee, July 7. 1907. Nevertheless he has taken care of the largest practice of any physician in this entire section. He is a member of the Delaware County Medical Society.

In December. r88r, Dr. Stickney was married to Mary L. Campbell, who was a (laughter of Ransome and Henrietta (Lugenbeel) Campbell, the latter of whom is now living. Mrs. Stickney died in [895, having been the mother of three children, namely: One who died in infancy; Ethel May, wdio married Henry Stelzer. resides near Sunbury and has one child; and Edith F., who married Clarence F. Myers, residing at Ashley. Dr. Stickney was married again, November 30, 1899, to Olive 1. Porter, who is a daughter of Joseph and Margaret Porter. Dr. and Mrs. Stickney have one son, Robert Porter, an interesting child of four years. Dr. and Mrs. Stickney are members of die Presbyterian Church, of which Mrs. Stickney has been organist for a number of years.

Green, and Williams Lodge, No. 556, Knights of Pythias, at Kilbourne. He has passed all the chairs in this organization and represented hi> lodge at the Grand Lodge at Springfield, Ohio. Politically, he is a Republican and has been very active in working for his party's success. He was elected treasurer of Brown Township, November 5, 1907. ami fur u years was a director for the Special District of Eden on the School Hoard. In [904 he built his handsome residence with a convenient office attached. He is one of Crown Township's representative men.

AIN HAZLTOX. one of Delaware's substantial and representative business men, is the operator of a stone quarry, and for years has been engaged in contracting and in road and street building. He was born in Perry Count)'. Ohio, in 1845, an'l is a s"n of William and Anna ( Rader) Hazlton. William Hazlton, the father, who was a farmer, removed from Perry County to Delaware County in 1850, settling in Libert}' Township. He and his wife Anna were the parents of two sons - David, now a resident of Delaware, and Wain, whose name begins this sketch. Mrs. William Hazlton's father. David Rader, was a pioneer settler in Delaware County.

When Wain Hazlton was eleven years of age Ins father removed from Libert}' to Oxford Ti wnship, the part in which he settled being little more than a wilderness at that time, and here the hoy grew to manhood. When about twenty-eight years old he came to Delaware, finding employment in teaming' and lumbering, for four years being engaged in getting out ties for the H. V. Railroad. He then began turnpike contracting, his first work of this kind being the building of four miles of road in Union County, Ohio, then the "Panhandle" road in Delaware County. Later he engaged in street building, his first work in this line being the construction of Eaton Street. Afterwards he built West Lincoln Avenue, the Horseshoe Turnpike, Wesl (iriswold Street, the Cheshire Turnpike, and ( after grading Pennsylvania Avenue), the old E 'ton Turnpike, which was, perhaps, the most extensive piece of work, and then came the west end of the Elm Valley Road, lie then built a street in the East End, an extension of Cheshire Road to William Street, then the Berlin Township Road in the East End, then Ross Street; he then graded Columbus Avenue and later Monroe and Oak Hill Avenues, then the west end of the Bowtown Road. Ills work was now interrupted by trouble with his eves, and he was obliged to rest for some six years. He then resumed his old work, building the east end of Bowtown Road, North Franklin Street, Elizabeth Street. Katherine Street, the Elm Valley Turnpike, Shannon Street, and Oak Street, and lastly the Jennings Turnpike. All of this work proved very satisfactory and Mr. Hazlton's long experience has made him an expert in this line of construction.

Mr. Hazlton has two and a half acres of land situated in the city, northwest of the H. Y. depot, on which is situated the quarries, which he has owned and operated for about thirteen years. Here during the busy season from forty to 100 men are employed, or an average of about fifty for the season. Mr. Hazlton also owns a fine farm of 1 17^4 acres in Delaware Township, close to the city. In the latter he has also large real estate interests.

On December 21, 1865, Mr. Hazlton was married to Harriet Frost, a daughter of Elias Frost of Delaware County, Ohio. He and his wife are the parents of six children, all of whom reside in Delaware, namely: William. George, John. Clarence. Lt'tie. and Bessie, the last mentioned of whom married Harry Slack.

January 9th. They remained there until February 27th. From there they went to Clear Water, where they remained till March u. thence going to Jacksonville. March 24. They then continued their journey to Chattanooga, Tennessee, and from there returned to Dela- ware, March 26th. Mr. Hazlton says of this trip: "This was the most enjoyable journey of my life - many wonderful sights, never to be forgotten. We don't know how beautiful God has made this great world until we have made a tour about it. Then we are led to exclaim: 'How marvelous are thy works, O Lord.' God has made everything beautiful and supplied all our wants through his son Jesus Christ."

Mr. Hazlton is a member of the United Brethren Church at Delaware, and the church edifice was erected by him without one cent of cost to the organization. It stands as an eloquent monument to his philanthropy.

\LMON MOSES. One of the prominent < Id families of Delaware County was established in Liberty Township as early as 1817, by Salmon Moses, who came to the Western Reserve from Connecticut in that year and secured land which has never since been out of his family, it now being owned by his granddaughter, who is the wife of James Jewett, a prominent citizen of Liberty Township.

Salmon Moses was born in Connecticut, in [793 and died in Delaware County. Ohio, in [869, aged 76 years. In early manhood he married Ophelia Case, also of Connecticut, and they had five children, two of whom were born in that State. The four to survive childli 1 were: Flavel, who died in [906, aged

9] year>. who married Elizabeth Duncan: Dorcas, who married Ebenezer Pike, and died in Libert\ Township; Flora, unmarried, who died in [899, and Russell Bigelow, who was the father of Mrs. James Jewett.

Salmon Moses bought first a tract of [16 acres, in Libert \ Township, after reaching Delaware County, on winch he erected a logcabin, of the pioneer type, and proceeded to clear up his land, developing a productive farm and adding to its extent. lie lived out his life on this farm, taking a part in the early township government, and lending his influence, and giving his advice in matter- of public moment.

Russell Bigelow Moses was born in Liberty Township, Delaware County, Ohio, April 1, IcSjj. and died April 21, 1S88. In 1849 ^:e was married to Aly Gregg, who died in 1 S 7 7 . She was a daughter of William and Sarah (Withrbw) Gregg. The Greggs came to Delaware Count}- in [836, from Washington County, Pennsylvania. Their children were: Henry, Jane. Eliza, Aly. James. Sampson. Israel. Hannah. Sarah. Elmina, William Harrison and Ahygia Newton. Three members of the Gregg family still survive. Russell B. Moses and wife had but one child - Helen - who was married, in 1892, to James Jewett. Mrs. Jewett has spent her whole life, with the exception of three years, on her present farm.

Salmon Moses was 1 me of the men who organized the first Methodist Episcopal Church which formed the nucleus of the Powell (hutch. The first building was a log one and Mr. Moses often entertained the early preachers. I lis son. Russell B., was equally active in church affairs and also took a prominent part in township matters. He was a Republican in his political views and served in local offices.

SA ULREY, township clerk of Genoa Township, a successful farmer and popular school teacher, was born in Delaware Count}-, Ohio, March 2 1 . 1X71), and is a son of George and Evelyn ( Johnston ) Ulrey.

George Ulrey was bom in Licking County, Ohio, where he married Evelyn Johnston, a native of that county, and they had two children, namely: Rilla and Asa. In 1875, G& rge Ulrey came to Delaware County and settled in Genoa Township, where he rented land for a time anil then purchased 45/4" acres, also located in Genoa Township. In politics he is a stanch Democrat. He is a leading member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Asa LTlrey was educated in the district schools, the Westerville High School, and Westerville College, and after completing his collegiate course began teaching in the district schools, lie taught two years in Genoa Township and one year in Franklin County. At the time of his marriage he settled on his present farm which he has operated ever since, and has proved his practical ability as an agriculturist.

On April u, 1906, .Mr. Ulrey was married to Caroline Fairchild, who was born in Harlem Township, Delaware Count}-, Ohio, and is a daughter of Richard and Alice (Showa'ltei 1 Fairchild. The paternal grandfather of Mrs. Ulrey was Sherman Fairchild. who was one of the earliest settlers of Harlem Township, coming to that section from Pennsylvania. Mr. Ulrey has been identified with the Republican party ever since he reached maturity. He has taken an active interest in ti wnship affairs and is serving at present as ti iwnship clerk.

OX. JOHN" A. CONE, probate judge of Delaware Count}-, was born in this count}-. January 17. 1836, son of John W. and Mary (Williams) Cone. He is a grandson <<i Cephas Cone, who was of Xew England origin. The latter's parents were at one time residents of Wyoming, Luzerne Count}', Pennsylvania, from which place they came at an early date to Delaware Count}-. Ohio, settling in Kingston Township, where the}- were among the first arrivals. Cephas Cone, it is supposed. came to an untimely end. lie set out from Westlield for Zanesville to buy land, having in his possession a considerable sum of money, and as he was never more heard from it is probable that he met with foul play. 1 lis wife. in maidenh 1 Almira Munson, was a daughter of Wilmot Munson, whose family migrated from Xew England to Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. They were descendants of 1 aptain .Munson. who came to America from England about [637. A genealogy of the family has been published in which the line of descent can be readily traced.

what is now Kingston Township. January 6th or 7th. [809. When he was very young, his people moved to Westfield, then in Delaware Count}-, but now in Morrow County. reaching the age ot fourteen he came to Delaware and became an apprentice in the woolen mill of King- & Barrett. Before the exp tion of his apprenticeship, the mill chat hands, becoming the property of Colonel Benjamin Allen. After completing his apprenticeship, he took a tramp east, stopping at Hagerstown, Maryland, where he worked for several months at his trade. He then returned to Delaware. In the next season he made another trip east, but this time failed to find work, and returning- to Ohio, finally found employment at Lancaster. About [831 he took up his residence in Delaware, and soon after rented the woolen mill, which he carried on for a year or two. He then gave it up and bought an unimproved farm in Radnor Township, which he set about clearing. After spending a year or two at this work, he removed to the village of Delhi, now Rad Village, and entered into mercantile business with his wife's brother. Morgan Williams, they occupying a frame building on the pre site of the postoffice. A year or two later Mr. Cone returned to Delaware and again rented the woolen mill from Colonel Allen. Tin's he now conducted until March. 1838. He then bought a saw mill in Thompson Township, on the Scioto River, also putting in a carmachine, which in the summer time was kept running day and night. He was thus occupied until 1844, when he and Dr. Joseph Cox erected a woolen mill on that site, and under the firm name of Cox & Cone did a good busifor a number of years. About 1S50 Mr. ('one bought out Dr. Cox and subsequently conducted the mill in his own name until 1N7 The business included the manufacture

In addition to his eight sons, whom he employed, he had outside help to the extent of three or four hands. For some years - vious to ibis. Mr. ('one had taken advant 1 f every opportunity to acquire good farm lands, and in order to give his undivided at- tention to farming, he now gave up the milling business, the mill being leased by his son, Nelson W.. and John Wiles, who conducted it until it was destroyed by fire in [873. Mr. Cone subsequently continued actively engaged in general farming and stuck raising until his death, which took place on November 24. 1891. He was a Democrat in politics and served as justice of the peace for one term, declining re-election. lie was also for some time township treasurer, and during his incumbency of that office, so honest were the inhabitants and so quiet and orderly was the township, that he found it unnecessary to have a lock on the money drawer or to keep the office door locked. His wife Alary was a daughter of William Williams, and was born in Cardiganshire. South Wales, in 1814: she died in 1885. She had borne her husband 13 children, of whom but one failed to reach maturity, and nine are still living. The following is their record in brief: Allen W. is now deceased. Nelson W. was captain of Company C, One Hundred and Twenty-first Regiment. Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was discharged for disability. He died in 1886. John A. is the direct subject of this article. Margaret Almira is the widow of J. F. Smith and resides in Delaware. Thomas Benton is a resident of Wellsville, Kansas. Livonia is the wife of J. F. L'tz. of Delaware. Mary Salome, who is now deceased, is survived by her husband, Hon. John McClure. of Scioto Township. Titus K. resides on the old mill property in Thompson Township. William J. is ,1 resident of Delaware. Frank Pierce resides in Thompson Township. Harriet J. is the wife of Lester G. I'eet of Richwood. James I. 1- a resident of Paola, Kansas.

John A. Cone, with whom this article is the most directly concerned, acquired his elementary education in the district school, and afterwards became a student at the Ohio Wesleyan University, where be spent a couple of years - 1858, [859. In the spring of 1861 he began the study of law in the office of Reid & I aton, but the momentous events that were now taking place in connection with the slaverebellion, bad an unsettling influence upon all grades of society, especially upon the youth of the land, and in the following year be enlisted in the three months' service in Company C, Eighty-sixth O. V. 1. After his return from this service, he resumed his law studies, reading during the summers and teaching school winters until 1864. He then enlisted again, going on the hundred days' service, as lieutenant in Company E, One Hundred and Forty-fifth O. V. I., the regiment being ordered to the defence of Washington.

In 1805 Mr. Cone was admitted to the liar, and in the following year he began the practice of his profession in Delaware, where, in the early part of 1867 he became editor of the Delaware Herald. This position he resigned in the summer of that year, and went to Morrow County, where he remained for a year. Returning to Delaware County in the fall oi 1868, he taught school until 1871, both in the village and country by turns. In 1871 he removed to Radnor Village, where also he taught school, and was there until the spring of 1897. He was also postmaster there four years, under Cleveland's first administration, served as justice there for 18 years, and was township clerk for 16 years, also being engaged more or less in the practice of his profession. In T897 he came to Delaware and opened a law office. In the fall of 1905 he was elected probate judge, taking office in February of the following year, and he has since capably performed the duties of this position. He is a member of George B. Thomas Post, No 60, G. A. R., of Delaware, of which be is past commander, and also belongs to Radnor Lodge, No. 330. I. O. O. F, of which he is a past grand. In politics he has always been a Democrat.

Air. Cone married Mary E. George, a daughter of Rev. Elias George, of Radnor. He and his wife are the parents of one child - Stella ( ',., who is a teacher in the Delaware public schools and principal of the North Building. Mr. Cone's family are members of the Baptist Church, and are as well known throughout the county as they are highly esteemed and respected.

:NRY JOHN JARVIS, infirmary director in Delaware County and a prominent citizen of Brown Township, where he owns a farm of 70 acre-, was born in Orange Township, Delaware County, Ohio. March 6, 1854. and - hi of Henry J. and Caroline K. ( Knapp)

Henry J. Jarvis, father of Henry John, was born in England and was 17 years of age when he came with his parents to Delaware County. The rest of the family, with the exception of Henry J., went West shortly after coming here. H. J. was the railroad agent and justice of the peace of Orange. The Jarvises were among the early settlers, as were also the Knapps. the latter being identified with the affairs of Liberty Township, where many of the name may yet be found. In early manhood, Henry J. Jarvis married Caroline K. Knapp, who still survives, aged 82 years. They had three children: Henry John; Grace, who married David Douglas, and died at Iberia. Morrow County, Ohio; and a child died in infancy. During the Civil War. Henry J. Jarvis went into the service as first lieutenant of Company < 1. Ninety-sixth Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and died soon after leaving Delaware County, at Memphis, Tennessee. His remains were returned to his home and were laid to rest in the Liberty Cemetery, in Liberty Township.

Shortly after the close of the Civil War, Henry John Jarvis went to Wisconsin, where he remained nine months, but he was mainly reared by his mother and attended the district schools in Brown and Liberty Townships. For the past nine years he has lived on bis present farm, devoting the larger part of bis attention to raising first-class road horses. He does a great deal of training also, both of his own colts and those of other raisers of horses in this section.

On November 12. 1884, Mr. Jarvis married to Amanda Moore, who is a daughter of the late Levi Moore, of Brown Township. Mrs. Moore still survives. Mr. Jarvis is a stanch Republican and he has been active in politics for many years. For a long period he has served as a member of the School Board and in the fall of 10.04 was elected an infirmary director and is now serving in his fourth year as such. He is a member of Williams Lodge, No. 550. Knights of Pythias, at Kilbourn.

EV. PHILIP STEYLE, rector of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Delaware, was born at Fenetrange, Department of the Meurthe-et-Moselle,' in France, on the 14th of October, 1848. After attending the elementary schools of his native town, he studied the classics and philosophy in the colleges of Ponta-Mousson and Nancy. At the age of nineteen years be came to America, and after finishing his theological studies in the Provincial Seminary of Troy, New York, was there ordained a priest for the Diocese of Columbus, in June. 1871. He had charge of St. John's Church at Bellaire, Ohio, until 1873. Thence he went to Portsmouth, Ohio, where he remained until October, 1883, since which time he has been stationed in Delaware.

Father Steyle's pastorate here has been crowded with useful labor, and its results are plainly manifest in the greatly improved condition of the parish and in the high moral and Christian tone which prevails generally among all those who have come under his influence. The material improvement is visible in the church, school, parsonage, convent, and cemetery, all of which institutions are largely his work, as before his arrival in Delaware, although St. Mary's already had a numerous congregation, practically nothing had been attempted in the way of buildings. He succeeded in infusing into his parishioners much of his own indomitable energy and spirit of persevering Christian zeal, with the result of bringing the parish into its present flourishing condition, with tasteful and adequate buildings, and all the necessary equipment for the sacred ministrations and the maintenance of religion and Christian education.

him from adding- to his stores of secular knowledge, in which direction he made an auspicious beginning during his university days. He is a linguist of rare attainments; in addition to French, his native tongue, and the classical languages, Greek and Latin, he possesses a firm mastery over German, Italian, Spanish, and modern Greek, and even has a good knowledge of Arabic. His English diction is so pure and idiomatic that few hearing him preach or lecture would suspect him to be other than an American. The illusion is borne out by his appearance and deportment, in which there is little to suggest a Gallic origin; yet by descent, birth and education, he is a Frenchman of purest blood. His manners are unassuming and he is retiring and studious in his habits. He is also an amateur musician of ability, being proficient in both vocal and instrumental music. He is now in his 6otb year - at that period of life when, though the bodily powers have lost in some degree their original force, the mental faculties are often, as in Father Steyle's case, at their period oi ripest development. Secure in the love and devotion of his parishioners, he also has the respect and good-will of the members of other religious congregations, both Catholic and Protestant, and of the people of Delaware generally, who recognize in him a faithful and efficient pastor, and a scholarly and refined i hristian gentleman.

EORGE F. MILLER, a leading citizen o G lie 'i d Ti iwnship, wfo > is engaged m general fanning and t< ck-raising on his valuable estate of 209 T j aero, was burn October 22. [856, in ( a ishocton ( omitv. ( )hio, and is a son of George F. and Rhuhamina (Hamersley) Miller.

1 oshocton Count} and both died early, the father in 1803. aged 38 years and the mother in 1864, aged 36 years. They had five chil dren, of whom the three survivors

George F., subject of this sketch ; Lydia, who resides with her brother; and Catherine, who is the widow of a Mr. Baker, and reside- in ('oshocton County.

George F. .Miller in his youth attended the district school and completed his education in the High School, in the vicinity of his home. He was reared on the home farm and from boyhood has been accustomed to an agricultural life. After his marriage he moved to Delaware County and in the spring of [880, he purchased the William Cutler farm, which contained 107J2 acres, for which he paid about one-half, of his capital of $3,000. To this he later added the Zimmer farm and now has enough land on which to carry on his extensive operations successfully.

On March 21, 1880, Mr. 'Miller was married to Hannah Fitch, a daughter of John M. and Hester Fitch, both of whom are deceased. but who were formerly residents of Coshocton Ci tinty. Mr. and Mrs. Miller have had six children, the three survivors being: Oliver Perry, residing in Concord Township, who married Ethel Morris and has two children - Lawrence Ward and Letha May; Ada May. who married Elmer Zimmerman and resides with her husband on Mr. Miller's farm in Concord Township, having one child - Gladys : and George Earle. who resides with his father. Mr. .Miller is a Democrat but takes no very active part in politics. He is a charter member of the Knights of Pythias organization at Bellpoint.

men of the country. Mr. was born November 17. [867, on his father's farm in Troy Township, Delay County, and comes of 1 Id pioneer families both sides. His maternal grandfather, Jn Hosea Williams, was one of the prominent men in the early days of Delaware County. Mr. b'nes received his education through the public schools and later enjoyed the academic advantages at Gambier, Ohio, following which he took a commercial course at the Spencerian Business College, Washington, I). C. Returning to Delaware he began his business career as a collector for the company of which he is mm the head. He was with the Columbus Gas Company as teller in 1886- 1NN7. For the following three years he was concerned in a coal and teed business at Delaware, under the firm style of Baker & Jones, entirely remodelled and at a later date he equipped it for the use of natural gas. In [902 under his direction the plant of the Delaware Company was reconstructed for the distribution of natural gas. It is one of the most perfect systems in the State: one year of careful oversight was necessary to accomplish the change, but its operation has fully justified the expenditure of talent and money involved. Mr. Junes was elected to membership in the Ohio Gas Light Association in 1892, the Western Gas Association in [895, the American Gas Light Association in 1898. the Michigan Gas Association in 1900; he became a charter member of the Natural (ias Associaof America in 1906 and a charter member of the American (ias Institute in 1906. He was several years a member of the Executive Committee of the Ohio Association and its secretary from 1898 to 1906, during which time he edited and published all of the annual

of proceedings for the association. He was elected treasurer of the American < ias Institute in rgo6. Mr. Jones has contributed many papers to the publications of these asitions ami is by gas men everywhere recognized as one of the influential experts in the nee and practical art of gas production, manufacture, transmission and distribution. II-- printed opinions form a valuable contribution to the literature of the subject during the last 1 ; years.

In 1889 -Mr. Jones was married to Sue E. Baker, who is a daughter of Mr. Henry L. Baker, a former mayor of Delaware. They have one -on. Thomas Clive, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Jones are members of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, of which Mr. Jones has been a vestryman for a number of years.

OX. PRESTON B. PLUMB, who was among the most distinguished of Delaware County's sons, was born in hj this county. October u, 1837. His educational opportunities were limited, as were those of most of the youth of his dav in this section. Early in life he learned the printer's trade and when [9 years of age. went to Emporia. Kansas, then a small, struggling village. Here he established a weekly paper, which he called the Nezt's, and at first he himself had to perform all the work of the various functionaries of a newspaper office, from printer's devil to editor. Later, his enterprise proving successful, he was enabled to employ help. He soon became prominent among the "Free-Soilers" of Kansas and in [859 was a member of the Leavenworth Constitutional Convention, which asked for the admission of Kansas into the Union as a free state. While editing his paper he studied law and was admitted to the bar in 18(11. In 1862 be was a member of the Kansas Legislature and soon after became reporter in the Supreme Court. In August of that year he enlisted as second lieutenant in one of the companies of the Eleventh Kansas Infantry, and was successively captain, major and lieutenant-colonel, serving throughout the war.

Mr. Plumb was again in the Legislature in 1867-68 and during the latter year was speaker of the House. He was next elected prosecuting attorney for Lyon County. Kansas, after which he was for a number of years a member of the law firm of Ruggles & Plumb. Iklater gave up his practice to become president of the First National Bank of Emporia. It was while he was in this position, that he was elected, in 1S77. to the United States Senate, on the Republican ticket, taking his seat on

March 4, 1877. He was re-elected in 1883 and 1888. Mr. Plumb's name was frequently mentioned in connection with the presidential nomination of his party. He was an indefatigable worker and was accurately informed upon all public questions. He was successful in Whatever he undertook and acquired considerable wealth.

Mr. Plumb was married to Carrie Southwick of Ashtabula, Ohio. They were the parents of two sons and three daughters. Mr. Plumb died suddenly on December 20, 1891, from apoplexy, induced by overwork.

]OI IX F. BOUGHER, a prosperous young farmer of Liberty Township, has been located on his present farm of 121 acres, formerly known as the Charles Alder place, since 1808. He was born July 8, 1874. and is a son of Benjamin and Clara (Macabee) Bougher.

Benjamin Bougher was born in 1849, at Rockbridge, Hocking County, Ohio. In 1872 lie moved to Pickaway County, Ohio, settling mx miles south of Circleville, on the Chillicothe turnpike road, and resided there for about twenty-five years, removing then to Columbus, where he fills the position of watchman for the McCune Block. His parents were Henry and Katie Bougher. To Benjamin Bougher and wife the following children were born: Louise, who married Dennis Rader. residing at Circleville; John Frederick, residing in Liberty Township; Leroy, born June 25, 1878, who is associated with his brother John F. in farming, and who married Olive Hardin, of which union there are two children - Louise and Frank; Clinton, born in 1882, who died aged three years; Arthur, residing in California; and Edward, who died August 31, [906, at the age of 17 years.

John F. Bougher was educated in the schools of Pickaway County, and was reared to be a fanner. He married Victoria Hardin, who is a daughter of K rider and Alice ( Levering ) Hardin, and they have two children - John II. and Benjamin. Mr. and Mrs.

Bougher are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Stratford. In politics, he is a Democrat. He is numbered with the substantial men and progressive citizens of Liberty Township.

FXRY E. SHARP, who is engaged in business as a hardware merchant and is a partner in the flour and feed mill at Powell, was born in Lawrence County, Ohio, September 28. and is a son of Peter and Elizabeth 1 \\ iseman) Sharp.

The parents of Mr. Sharp removed from Lawrence to Gallia County, Ohio, and in 1866, from Gallia to Delaware County, where the mother died, in 1870. and the father, June 25, 1905, aged /2 years. Their surviving children are: Annie M., residing at Long Beach, California, where she is engaged in teaching school; Daniel Arthur, residing at Bn port, Nebraska; Henry E.. residing at Powell; Charles, a resident of Arlington. Colorado; R. B.. who resides at Hugo, Colorado, where he has been engaged in sheep raising; Julian E., residing at Columbus, a traveling salesman for the Hanna Paint Company; and George E., residing in Powell.

Henry E. Sharp was reared and educated in Powell and with the exception of eight years, has made this place his home since he was six years old. Having gained some mercantile experience with his father, who conducted a general mercantile business at Lowell, for a number of years, in 1893. ne embarked in business for himself, opening up a wellstocked hardware store here, and he has a mtinued in the same business until the present time. Having been a resident here for 41 years, he is known to almost every one. and as a business man and as a private citizen, enjoys general esteem.

On June [8, 1897, Mr. Sharp was married to Laura Felkner, who is a daughter of J. L. and Ellen (Carr) Felkner, of Ostrander. Ohio. Nominally, Mr. Sharp is a Democrat, but he is liberal in his political views. For almost six years he served as township treasurer and has also filled the offices of assessor and clerk. Fraternally, he belongs to the Powell Lodge, No. 465, ( >dd Fellows, Powell Lodge, Knights of Pythias, and Delaware Lodge of Elks, No. 76.

AMES JEWETT, a leading citizen and fanner of Liberty Township, was born October 5, 1865, in Clinton Township. Franklin County, Ohio, and is a son of Elam and Sarepta 1 Richards 1 Jewett.

The founder of the Jewett family in Franklin County, Ohio, was Elam Jewett. the great-grandfather, who came with his family from Vermont. lie died in [826, on a farm north of Columbus. lie was accompanied by his son. Benjamin Franklin, who resided in Franklin County, where lie died in 1867. lie was twice married and he had the following children : Henry, a retired physician, residing at Chaceland, a suburb of Columbus, who served all through the Civil War: Laura, residing at North Columbus, wdio is the widow of Tillman Guinn ; Elam, father of James Jewett; John, a farmer, residing southeast of Hillyard; Cyrenas, a farmer, residing at Olentangy; and Jerod O., now a substantial citizen of Worthington. The Jewett family springs from two brothers who emigrated t" Vermont from England. The great-grandfather, the grandfather and the father of James Jewett, all lie buried in the same cemetery in Franklin County. Ohio.

Elam Jewett was born in Franklin County, in 1837, where he engaged in farming until his death. He married Sarepta Richards, who still survives, at the age of 70 years. .Mr. and Mrs. Jewett had three children, namely: James; William, residing in Liberty Township, who married Mary Brobeck : and Henry, win 1 resides with his mother in Franklin County. Elam Jewett and family assisted in the founding of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Powell. Grandfather Jewett owned a farm of 150 acres north of Columbus and

In [892 James Jewett was married to Helen Moses, who i> the only daughter -_>] Russell B. and Aly (Gregg) Moses. Mr. Jewett and wife own 280 acres of rich farming land in Delaware and Franklin Counties. For several years Mr. Jewett has also been engaged in buying grain at Powell. He is one of the enterprising and successful mei this section. Mr. and Mrs. Jewett belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church.

EORGE F. HOGANS, who has an instructor in the public sch of Berkshire and Genoa Townships for a period of more than 25 years. comes of an old and respected family of Delaware County. He was born in Berkshire Township. January 13. 1861. and is a son of John Wesley and Drucilla (< Hogans.

John W. Hogans was born and reared in Delaware County, Ohio, whither his father, John Beverly Hogans. had come at an early date. The father first settled in Ox [Township, where he followed farming, then moved to Genoa Township, where he rented a farm for some years, but at the time of his death was living in Franklin County, ( 1 John W. Hogans was reared on the farm and attended the district schools in his younger days. Upon leaving the parental roof he rented a farm in Genoa Township, and thereafter rented different farms in various 1 of Delaware O unity. He died in Delaware Township, in 1863. at an early age. He married Drucilla Crane, who was born in Connecticut and was a young girl when her parents came west to Delaware Count}'. 0 they purchasing a farm of 35 acres in Genoa Township. There she was reared to maturity and educated in the public schools. Three children blessed her union with Mr. Hogans. namely: George F.. Nellie, and John Wesley.

George F. Hogans, being- but a child when his father died, was thereafter reared by his grandmother. He completed the prescribed course of study in the district schools of Genoa Township, after which he attended Otterbein College at Westerville two years. In 1880 he purchased his present farm of 30 acres in Genoa Township, and has at the present time a finely improved place. He erected the house and buildings, and all improvements are the result of his own thrift and energy. In addition to fanning he has engaged in teaching in Genoa and Berkshire Townships for more than 25 years, and his work as an educator has been most gratifying. He is one of the progressive, public-spirited men of this section of the county, lending his support to ill measures and enterprises tending to benefit the community.

Air. Hogans was united in marriage, December 24, 1884. with Miss Susie McMahon, who was born in Genoa Township, and is a daughter of John and Honorah McMahon. Her parents were born in Ireland and came to America after their marriage. Genoa Township being their home from an early period. Three children are the issue of this union : Frances, who is also engaged as a teacher; Lela Eva; .and Ralph Emerson. They were all born in their present home. Mr. ns has taken an active interest in political affairs, and has been unswerving in his support of Democratic principles. He served some years as justice of the peace and as townclerk, proving a most capable official. Fraternally, he is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

Merreen Cole was born in Maryland September 22, 1800, and was a son of Thomas and Rachael Cole. He was reared in his native state but was a young man when he moved to Ohio, finally settling in Licking County. There he lived and farmed some years after his marriage, afterwards moving to Delaware County. He purchased a tract of 112 acres in Trenton Township, to which he subsequently added, and thereon erected a frame house. He cleared the land and made many improvements and resided there until his death. He was a Democrat in politics.

Thomas M. Cole was five years of age when his -parents came to Delaware County, and here he was reared and attended the common schools. He resided with his parents until his marriage, and then for twelve and onelialf years lived on the old Cole homestead in Trenton Township. He then moved to Indiana, where he purchased a farm, but about five months later he sold it and returned to Delaware County. In 1870 he purchased the farm on which his widow now resides, consisting of 162 acres, and here carried on operations until his death in 1882, as above noted. He made many improvements on the place, farmed his land successfully, and was classed among the progressive and publicspirited men of Harlem Township. In addition to general farming he dealt quite extensively in stock. Mr. Cole was united in marriage, September 25. 1856. with Miss Harriet D. Leak, who was born in Trenton Township. Delaware County, Ohio, and is a daughter of A. C. and Elizabeth ( Ginn ) Leak. Her Father was born in New Jersey, August 5, [809, and was a young man when he accompanied his father, John Leak, to Trenton Township, Delaware County. Ohio. John Leak acquired a large farm in Trenton Township, which he largely cleared, and became a man ol considerable local prominence. A. C. Leak was married November 24, [831, tc Elizabeth Ginn, who came of a prominent old Delaware Count} family, and shortly afterward they began conducting a hotel in connection with farming. They continued in the hotel business throughout the remainder of his life and were widely known throughout this section of the country. Mr. Leak also operated an ashery for many years, marketing his product at Zanesville.

Mrs. Harriet 1). Cole, nee Leak, was reared in Trenton Township, and received as good an education as the schools of that period afforded. As a result of her marriage with Mr. . the following children were born: Ervin M., October 3, 1857; Ella D.. July 18. : William M., April to. 1862; Edson P.. .March 6, 1SD4: Milton D.. deceased Deber 24. 1902, horn February 8. 1866; Charles E.. born July 2^,, 1808. died December 20. 1901 ; one who died in infancy; Aha M., born May 13, 1877; and Mary E.. born July 26. 1881, deceased November 5, [881. All of the children were born in Delaware 1 inty.

Shur was born in Knox County, Ohio, December 18. 1826, and is one of a family of 11 children. His parents were Jatnd Margaret (Porter) Shur. The Shur family, which is one of the prominent and wealthy one- of Delaware, was also one of stance and importance in Knox County, where Jacob Shur carried on agricultural puruntil his death. Samuel P. Shur obtained his education in the district schools, and after leaving his father's farm, in 1842. he engaged as a clerkin a dr) g Is store in Chesterville, where he time he has devoted his whole attention to banking. The Deposit Banking Company was organized in 1868, and in [890 was incorporated as a State bank. It is a depositary of county, city and township funds. It- policy has always been conservative, and in this way the safety of the funds entrusted to it has been guarded. The officers of the bank are: Samuel P. Shur. president : C. Riddle, vicepresident: and R. M. Avery, cashier. Its Hoard of Directors is made up of the following substantial citizens: R. C. Lybrand, \Y. R. Carpenter. L. |. Healy, George W. Tones, C. Riddle, S. P. S'hur, and R. M. Avery.

Mr. Shur married Emily T. Truesdale. a daughter of Stephen Truesdale. He and his wife are the parents of two children - Ida May, who is the wife of Edward Welch, of Delaware: and Harry Clyde, who is in the hotel business in Brookston, Minnesota. Politically, Mr. Shur is a Republican. Since 1847 be has been a member of the Masonic Order.

OHN E. PCGH, a general farmer of Radnor Township, where he own- 1 [3 ure- of excellent land, was born in Delaware. Ohio. February 21, [860, and is a son of George and Ellen I Williams 1 Pugh.

The father of Mr. Pugh was born Januan 1. 1818, in Wales, where he. lived until 23 years of age. He then came to America and settled in Ohio, securing employment as a blacksmith with E. R. Thompson, at Delaware. In 1849 he crossed the plains to California and spent some time in gold-seeking, but soon found that he could make more by working steadily at his trade than by mining. He found plenty of blacksmith work to do in California and remained there until 1853. conducting a shop of his own. He then returned to Delaware and entered into partnership with J. J. Davis, under the firm name of Davis & Pugh. This partnership was continued for six years, but after [859 Mr. Pugh worked, alone. About this time he came to Radnor and bought 75 acres of the farm on which his son John E. now lives, which he cultivated lor the rest of his active years. He died February _\ 1891. In politics he was a Republican. At the time of his death he had been an Odd Fellow for 45 years, having- been initiated in Lodge No. 9. at Columbus. He was a member of Olentangy Lodge, of Delaware, of which he was past grand, and was also past chief patriarch of the Encampment.

George Pugh was twice married, first, November 14, 184-'. to Jane Thomas, a daughter of William and .Margaret Thomas. They had two children. Elizabeth and William T., the latter of whom now resides at Oleathe, Kansas. The former. Elizabeth, married Humphrey Griffiths, of Radnor, but is now deceased. Mr. Pugh was married, secondly, March 13, 1857. to Mrs. Ellen (Williams) Jmies. and of this marriage John E. Pugh, of Radnor Township, is the only surviving child. Vlrs. Pugh was, born in Wales, in October. [828, and .accompanied her parents to America in [840. She was married, first, to Thomas Jmies, who was born in Wales and resided until death at Columbus. Ohio. He left one child. Mary A., who married D. I). Williams, residing in Troy Township, Delaware County. Mrs. Pugh died July 27, (888.

as he was old enough, lie succeeded to the possession of the homestead farm, and to the original acreage has added until he now owns 113 acres, on which he carries on general farming and stock-raising. His main crops are wheat and haw I le has been very successful in raising an excellent grade of horses, cattle, sheep and hogs. The grounds which surround his line home, which stands near the village of Radnor, show careful cultivation nd an appreciation of the beautiful in nature. \ general air of thrift and prosperity marks the whole place.

February 11. 1 81 > 1 . Mr. Pugh married Liz- \. Williams, a daughter of \Y. \Y. and Eliza \\. Williams, residents of Troy Township, lie and his wife are the parents of three children, namely: Ellen Williams, bom May

30, 1894; George Lewis, born January 24, 1897; and Mar_\' Barre. born October 7. 1904. Mrs. Pugh is a member of the Baptist Church and Mr. Pugh is a Congregationalist in religion. He is in no sense a politician, but is identified with the Republican party. Fraternally, he is an Odd Fellow, belonging to the lodge at Radnor, in which he has held "facial position. He is known and respecn useful and public-spirited citizen.

leading citizen of Scioto Township, was horn in Troy Township. Delaware County, Ohio, November 1. [857, and is a son of Stephen Merritt and Sarah Ella (Peck) Prouty.

The father of Mr. Prouty was born near Oswego, New York. May 14. 1825. and March 18. 1906. When 12 years old he accompanied his father, Abel Prouty, to Ohio. The Prouty s settled in Delaware County among the pioneers of 1837, and Abel Prouty was an excellent type of that sturdy bod men. He continued to live in this section until [859, when he moved still farther west, to Wayne County, Michigan, where he died in 1875, aged 75 vears. His first wife was Sarah Dudley, who died when Stephen Merritt was four vears old and his one sister. Jerusha, still younger.

Stephen Merritt Prouty was old er to he 1 if great assistance to his father on his pioneer farm. The family lived one year at Marion, Ohio, and then on the Silven farm in Troy Township, and Stephen Merritt Prouty lived in that township until 1904. In that year he bought a farm in Thompson Township, on which he lived for one year, and in 1905 he purchased the Mooney farm in Delaware Township, on which bis widow now resides. He married Sarah Ella Peck, who was horn in Knox County, Ohio, and who was a daughter of Benjamin Peck, a native of Cleveland. Ohio. A family of 10 children were born to Stephen M. Prouty and wife, namely: Byron, subject of this sketch:

Clifton, residing at Fullerton, Nebraska; Emma C, who married VV. C. Diven, residing at Delaware; Chauncy, who died in March, [899; Harvey, residing in Delaware Township; Oren, residing at Summers, Montana; Martha S.. deceased, who is survived by her husband, Robert L. Evans, of Radnor Township; Jessie G., who married James Kyle, residing in Radnor Township: and two died in infancy. The parents were consistent members of the Baptist Church at Radnor.

On the maternal side. Air. Prouty's ancestors came from Xew England. His greatgrandfather, Rev. Silas Peck, was a pioneer minister of the Methodist Episcopal faith, in Michigan, and he traveled over many miles on horseback in the early days before any roads had been cut through the forests. Benjamin Peck, the maternal grandfather, was born at Cleveland, Ohio, and he married Mary Albey, a daughter of Jesse Albey, of Cleveland. Benjamin Peck was a carpenter and he followed liis trade both at Cleveland and Detroit. Four years after the birth of Mrs. Prouty, May 17. 1838. he settled in Delaware County. There were many Indians still wanderingthrough this section, and on one occasion Mrs. Peck was greatly alarmed because an old Indian squaw persisted in her attempt at bargaining for little Sarah Ella, then an attractive child of four years.

Byron Prouty was educated in the country schools near his home and remained with his father until he was 23 years of age. He then visited Monroe County, Michigan, where other members of the family had settled. He remained in Michigan for nine years, mainly engaged in farming. In the summer of 1898 he returned to Troy Township and shortly afterward bought his present farm, a valuable tract of 78 acres. 65 of which he has under cultivation. He raises cattle, sheep, horses and hogs, and grows corn, oats, wheat and hay. He has a well-equipped farm, follows practical methods and makes use of improved machinery.

Palmer, came to Michigan as a pioneer, from Herkimer County, Xew York. They have had four children, namely: Emma C, who married Clarence Bell, residing at Ostrander; Harry, who died in infancy; Floyd Emerson, and Vesta rainier. Mr. and Mrs. Prouty are members of the Presbyterian Church at Ostrander. In his political views, Mr. Prouty is in sympathy with the Republican party. In 1907 he was elected a member of the School Board, the township thus securing the services of an intelligent, conscientious citizen, well qualified to make a capable official, as his record up to date proves.

ALVIN C. DUNLAP, a prominent business man of Delaware, who has been identified with the lumber interests of this county for the whole industrial period of his life, was born May 5, 1858. in Delaware Township, Delaware County, Ohio, son of James H. and Sarah M. (Cowles) Dunlap. . His parents, who are now deceased, were early settlers in the count}-. They are survived by four of their 10 children.

Calvin C. Dunlap was reared in Delaware Township and assisted on the home farm during his boyhood. He early became interested in timber lands, in which he invested largely, and for several years he operated a saw-mill. Later he established a retail lumber business at Delaware, and also became proprietor of a planing-mill, which is situated at the junction of West William Street with the H. V. Railroad, where he has excellent facilities for shipping. He does a large business in sash, doors, and blinds, and he adds to the extent of his business interests by dealing also in sand. cement, plaster, and lime. A man of capital, he is concerned in a number of the successful business enterprises of this locality, being a member of the Cook Motor Company. Though never prominently active in politics, he has been a good citizen in all that the word implies, and all matters of public interest receive his careful attention. He has been

In [876 Mr. Dunlap was married to Mary S. Converse, and they have had a family of six sons and six daughters, the survivors of whom, being married, have added 15 grandchildren to the family roster. The record in brief of these children is as follows: Jennie E., who is the wife of Rev. Sager Tryon, of Newark. Ohio, has five children - Mary, Agnes, Margaret. Pauline, and Anna. Ivy G., wife of E. Brush Welsh resides in Delaware County and her children are Gladys, Mildred, Calvin Stanley, and Russell. Raymond B. is a minister of the Congregational Church in Clovis, California; he married Margie Howison and has two children - Paul and Dorothy. Earl T., who is a farmer of Delaware County, married Marie Newhouse and has two children - Edna and Elma. George A., who is associated in business with his father, married Effie Anderson. Wealthy L., is the wife of Guy Mussard, a farmer of Delaware Township, and has had two children - Gwendolyn and Edward \V. - both oi whom are now deceased. The other children were: llattie May, Clarence ]-'... Mary Grace, Opha. Calvin Joy and Ralph Willard. Hattie May and. Ralph Willard both died in infancy. The family are all members of the Congregational Church.

ICTOR B. WELLER, M. I)., physician and surgeon at Ostrander and health officer of Scioto Township, was horn at New Dover, Union County, Ohio. July 26, [877, and is a son of John B. and Emma (Judy) Weller. Edward Weller, the paternal grandfather of Dr. Weller. was born in England, where he married before coming to America ami settling at Watkins. Ohio, where he established a ery. lie met with better success after removing i,, Marysville. where he engaged in the manufacture of tile in connect ion with that of pottery. He died at Marysville. in [884.

John B. Weller was born near Watkins and was reared and educated at Marysville, where he learned the pottery business with his father, hut after the latter's death he did not continue the industry, turning his attention instead to farming. He is a highly respected resident of Xew Dover. He served three years in the Civil War as a member of the Thirty-fourth Regiment. Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and is a valued member of the Grand Army of the Republic post at Marysville. He belongs also to the Odd Fellows and .Masonic bodies at Marysville and to the Knights of Pythias at New Dover. He married a daughter of Michael Judy, a well-known citizen of Peoria, Ohio, and three of their four children survive, namely: Victor B.. Ethel and Frederick. John B. Weller and wife belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Dr. Weller was educated in the schools of Xew Dover and Marysville and read medicine under Dr. W. F. White, of the latter place, from whose instruction he entered Starling Medical College, where he was graduated in 1901. He settled at New Lewisburg, Champaign County, Ohio, where he practiced successfully for three years and then came to ( Istrander, opening his office here July 7. 11)04. Dr. Weller was very cordially received and is in the enjoyment of a large and lucrative practice. He also immediately won the confidence of the public and in the election following his settlement here, he was elected township physician and township health officer. He keeps full}' abreast of the times in medical science and is a valued member of Delaware County. Ohio State Medical Societies and of the American Medical Association.

Dr. Weller married Lid 1 Loveless, who is a daughter of William 11. Loveless, of New Dover. Dr. and Mr-. Weller had one son. John, who died in infancy. Fraternally, Dr. Weller is connected with Ostrander Lodge, [-". & A. M., Marysville Chapter, R. A. M.. Raper Commandery, K. T.. at Urbana, and is past chancellor of Ostrander Lodge Knights of Pythias. lie retains membership in his college society, the Phi Sigma Psi Chapter at Columbus. lie is identified in politics with die Republican party.

UGH BOYLE McKAY, a well-known resident of Eden and a veteran of the Civil War, was burn in Greene County, Pennsylvania, December 18. 1840. and is a son of Alexander and Maria 1 I '« tyle I McKay.

The parents of Mr. McKay came to Delaware County. Ohio, from Washington County. Pennsylvania, and settled at Eden, in [852. The father was born in Greene County, Pennsylvania, and died in Ohio. June 26, 1878. For 25 years he was the postmaster at Eden. In 1829 he was married to Maria Boyle, who was horn at Alexandria, Virginia, April 3, E803. She lived to the unusual age of 96 years. 45 of which had been spent in Eden. She was an honored member of the Methodist Episcopal Church at this place, having brought her letter of admission from the church to which she belonged in her former home. Five sons and three daughters were born to Alexander McKay and wife, but two of which children now survive - Hugh Boyle and Mrs. Mary Dutton. The five sons served in the Civil War. two of them meeting a soldier's death, namely: John, who died from wounds received in battle at Bolivar, Tennessee, and Alexander, who was instantly killed at the battle of Grand Coteau, Louisiana. The others were: Samuel Parker and James P., both of whom died in Chicago; Keziah. who married Jacob Pettit, and died near Eden; and Elizabeth Calista, who died in infancy, in Pennsylvania.

Hugh Boyle McKay was [3 years of age when he accompanied his parents to Delaware County, and he continued to live in Brown Township until he first enlisted for service in the Civil War. He entered Company C, Twelfth Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and after completing his first term of three months, he re-enlisted in the same company, at Gain., [llinois, on the same day that he was mustered out. lie took part in many of the notable battles of the war. was at the capture of Forts Henry and Donelson and fought also at Pittsburg Landing. On the second day of the last mentioned battle, April 7, 1862, Mr. McKay was shot through the hand. Although his injury was a serious one. he continued in the service until the close of the war, becoming a member 0 the Veteran Corps and acting as a proi marshal guard. He was honorably discharged, in 1865, at Gamp Chase, Columbus. He then went to the West, making the long trip across the plains, and shortly afterward began freighting from Leavenworth to New Mexico. For 14 years Mr. McKay led almost as dangerous and adventurous a life as during the war, after which he returned to Ohio and settled down at Eden, acquiring the home place.