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Smith, who died within the year. She was the mothei" of one daughter, Josie. born September 18,1884. who was married June 4, 1850, to W. J. Crissel, who died in 1 869, leaving to her care two childi-en : Dan B. and Fred B. , both farmers in Scipio Township, this county. Mrs. Crissell subsequently married, October ' 12, 1870, James H. Knapp, who was born in Putnam County, N. Y. , July 12. 1842. Mr. Knapp has always followed the occupation of a farmer, except two years, diuing which time he was engaged in mercantile business in Iowa. During the war he was in the 100 days' service in Company I, One Hundred and Forty-fifth Ohio National Guards. He came to Seneca County in 1869. and has held numerous township offices of trust; is the present secretary of the Farmers' Mutual Relief Association of Seneca County, which was oi'ganized in 1860, incorporated in 1878. Mr. Knapp is an extensive breeder of high grade stock. Politically he is a Republican.

MORGAN BIJGBEE (deceased) was born in Scipio Township, this comity, January 16, 1840, son of Philo and Celia (True) Bugbee, natives of New York, former born in Auburn. May 14. 1815, died December 27. 1870; latter born in Bath, March 8, 1818, is still living and is the mother of five childi-en: Morgan Eliza, born March 4, 1841, wife of J. Dittman; Mariah, born April 11, 1842. died August 13, 1867; Elva. born January 1, 1851, wife of G. M. Panco.st. of Washington, D. C. ; Merritt, born October 16, 1855, and Morgan. Morgan Bugbee entered upon his career in life as a farmer, and eventually became one of the best farmers of Scipio Township, this county. He made a specialty of breeding Merino sheep and Poland-China hogs. He resided two years in Indiana, and while there became an Odd Fellow. Mr. Bugbee was highly esteemed by the community in which he lived; he was a consistent member, of the Universalist Chiu'ch for some years previous to his death: he died. August 10, 1884. He was married, April 9, 1868. to Miss Mary Woodruff, who was born in Aim Arbor, Mich.. June 12, 1842: she was a daughter of John and Sally (Clark) Woodruff, who were natives of New York, former born October 19, "1798, died June 25, 1852; latter born March 8, 1798, died April 17, 1880; they were early settlers in Michigan: the former was a school teacher, and a prominent politician of the Whig party ; they were the parents of thirteen children: Emma, John B. (deceased), Matilda (deceased). Peter, Caroline, Charles H. , Timothy (deceased), Thomas, James C, Samuel. Martha, Jane and Mary; Jane married Orlando Green, of Attica, Ohio, May 11, 1862: he died September 17, 1878: one child blessed this union. Donna W., born April 6, 1875.

JAMES E. CARPENTER, farmer. P. O. Republic, was born in Clinton Township, this county, July 19, 1853. son of Adam and Phcebe (Strow) Carpenter, former a native of Harrison County, Ohio, latter of Bloom Township, this county; they were the parents of two children: William and James E. Our subject received a common and normal school education and entered upon his career in life as a school teacher. He has, however, made farming the principal occupation of his life and has been a resident of Scipio Township since 1880. He' makes no specialties, other than growing the usual crops and raising stock. Politically he is a stanch Republican. 'Mr. Carpenter was married, February 19, 1878, to Miss Sarah Myers, who was born in Venice Township, this county, June 4, 1849, and by this union there are two children: one died in infancy, and Roxie Rebecca, born December 26, 1883. Mrs. Carpenter is a daughter of Henry and Rebecca (Free) Myers, early settlers of this county, former deceased; they were the parents of seven children: Maiy J. (deceased wife of A. B. Brant), George W. (deceased). Andrew J., Sarah, Thomas J., Martha E. and William T.

HIEAM CHAFFEE, farmer, P. O. Bloomville. was born in Courtland County, N. Y., October 30, 1812; son of Nathan and Polly (Eaton) Chaffee, of Massachusetts, former a miller by trade ; they are the parents of five childi-en: Polly, Wealthy, Abigail, Axie and Hiram. Our subject, who has always been a farmer, came to this county in March, 1800, and located on the farm on which he still resides. He has been township trustee ; was formerl}^ a member of the I. O. O. F. and was a Granger. Politically he is a Republican. ]Mi-. Chaffee married, April 20, 1833, Miss Maria Wilkerson, who was born in Cayuga County, N. Y., March l-l, 1810. To this union have been born two children: Cornelius and George. Cornelius contracted disease in the army, from which he died, and George died at Danville, Ky. Cornelius married Sarah Saiisbmy, who died November 8, 1874, aged thii-ty years and eleven months ; their son, Lewis, married Ella Smith, born in Cayuga County. N. Y. , November 10, 1 800 (they have one son. Harry, born March 21, 1883). Mrs. Chaffee, wife of our subject, is a daughter of Cornelius and Elizabeth (Leighland) Wilkerson, of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, respectively, of whose children three are now living: Charles, Eliza Cunningham and Mrs. Chaffee. Our subject and wife celebrated their golden wedding in 1883.

JAMES B. CLAPtK, farmer, P. O. Republic, was born in Pleasant Township, this county, in 1853; son of William Clark, of Pleasant Township, this county. Our subject received a common school education and taught school several terms. He entered upon his career in life as a farmer, and as such bids fair to become one of the representative agriculturists of the township. He was united in marriage, March 15, 1883, with Miss Ida Rhoads, who was born in 1859, in Scipio Township, this county, daughter of Squire Joseph Rhoads, now of Eden Township, this county. Mr. Clark cajne to Scipio Township in 1883 and located on the farm settled by his grandparents in an eai'ly da}.

JOHN L. COLE, attorney, Republic, was born in Clinton Township, Seneca County, Ohio, February 14, 1840, a son of Nathan Cole, of Bristol County, Mass. , a carpenter and farmer who came to this county in 1 836, and died in 1875, aged eighty-nine years. Nathan Cole's first wife, Polly French, left two daughters: Fanny (deceased) and Polly (wife of Benjamin Dean, of Massachusetts). Nathan Cole's second wife, Abigal S. Sawj'er. a daughter of Rev. Sawyer, was mother of six children: Nathan, Hiram, Henry. Simon, Sally and Abigal (the two latter are deceased); and his third wife. Maria (Walker) Longcoy, had two daughters by Mr. Longcoy: Charlotte, deceased wife of D. Decker, and Polly, deceased. By Mr. Cole she has two children: Elsie, wife of Charles C. Fox, and John L. , the subject of this sketch; she is still living. The Cole family are of English descent, and their ancestors were among the early settlers of Massachusetts. The subject of this sketch entered upon his course in life as a teacher in the common schools, and later became principal of the public school of Republic. Ohio, a position he held for five years, spending a portion of the time in the study of law. and af tei-ward reading with Hon. George E. Seney. He was admitted to the bar in the fall of 1862, and entered upon the practice of his profession at Republic, and has since engaged in general law and real estate business. He owns a farm near Republic, which is operated under his management. Mr. Cole has served as township clerk eleven years, member of the school board eighteen years, and has held other minor township offices. In politics he is a Republican. Mr. Cole married, October 9, 1876, Maria Platte, of Scipio Township, this county, a graduate of Seneca County Academy, and for three years principal of Republic schools, a daughter of Joel and Amanda (Norton) Platte, earlv settlers of this c(mntv and res- idents of Republic: she was born December 8, 1841, and is mother of two children: Ettie L., born January 5. 1879, and Heath K., born September 16, 1880.

ORANGE COOLEY. farmer, P. O. Republic, was born near Northampton. Mass., July 19, 1811, son of Alvin and Elizabeth (Frazier) Cooley, natives of Massachusetts, who were married October 16. 1796. and were the parents of the following named children: Betsey, Polly, Emily. Alvin and Orange. Alvin Cooley. Sr., died January 29, 1827, and his widow a few years later. Our subject, the only survivor of the family, was nearly nineteen years of age when he came with his parents to Seneca County, Ohio. He had but a few dollars at that time, but by habits of industry and economy has accumulated a large property. In 1 830 he piu'chased eighty acres of land from Joseph Chazey, who had entered it in 1826, and has made all the improvements, having also placed it under a high state of cultivation. Mr. Cooley was married. November 20. 1834. to _Mary Petty s. born in New York, April 30, 1819, and who died January 15, 18 <9, the mother of nine children: Hannah M. (deceased). Cyntha J., Sereno S., Edward, Elizabeth, Richard. Eliza. Viola and Charles. jNIr. Cooley, who has always led an honorable life, enjoys the respect of the entire community. He joined the Presbyterian Church December 10, 1837, and has since served as ti'ustee or elder in same most of the time. He assisted in buildincr the first church in the township, and all those since erected but one. Politically he was originally a Whig, but in later years has been a Republican.

OBEDIAH CUMMINGS. farmer. P. O. Republic, was born in Scipio Township, this county, June 20, 1837. son of Mathias and Phoebe (Booth) Cummings, natives of New England, who came to this county in about 1830: they were parents of two childi-en: Obediah and ]VIary (wife of J. A. Smith). Mathias and Phcebe Ciimmings had both been previously married. Our suliject received the advantages of a common school education, and in early life learned the carpenter's trade, but has made farming the i^rincipal occupation of his life. He is an active member of the Masonic fi-aternity. In politics he is a stanch Republican. He was married. December 29. 1859. to Sarah Garhart, who was born in Crawford County, Ohio, August 23, 1841, and by this union are four children: Clinton, Cora. Mattie and Myrtie. latter deceased.

SYLVESTER CUNNINGHAM (deceased)' was born in Cortland County. N. Y. , January 10, 1815, and came to this coimty in 1857. where he followed the occupation of a farmer, although a mason by trade. He was married. September 3, 1836, to Eliza Wilkerson. who siu-vives him. She was born in Cayuga County, N. Y.. March 29, 1813. and is the mother of three children: Charles M. , in Osborne County, Kans. . married to Jean Vernon. March 15, 1 866. (have one son, Vernon E., born Jamiary 27, 1868); Helen J., wife of E. F. Beard, of Monroe Coimty. Mich. ; Elizabeth, born April 7, 1844, married December 23, 1869, to Sidney J. Anway (sou of John Anway). who was born February 15, 1841 (they have one son. Frank L., born March 11. 1875). The subject of this sketch was a man highly respected in the community. His death occurred May 30. 1883, and his loss was much felt by all who knew him. He was very active in public affairs, serving his township at one time as trustee. He w^as a member of the Methodist Episcopal Chiu'ch. Politically a Whig, afterward a Republican. He belonged to Hildreth Lodge No. 1 65, F. & A. M., Republic. Ohio.

S. S. DENTLER, farmer and merchant. P. O. Republic, was born near Gettysburg, Adams Co., Penn., March 23. 1834. son of George and Lena (Stover) Dentler, residents of Franklin County. Penn. . and who are the par- eats of twelve children: Samuel S.. Lvicinda. John. Andrew J., Joseph, Catharine, Louisa, Melinda, George. James, Ann and Rebecca. Coming to this county in 1854. our subject left it in 1856, biit returned in 1860 and engaged in farming, in connection with which occupation he has been a member of the di-ug firm of Stickney & Dentler since 1869. Mr. Dentler is an active member of the I. O. O. F., in which order he is treasurer. Politically he may be termed independent, voting for men and principles, rather than party. Our subject was married. June 5. 1861, to Mrs. Jane Porter (a widow Avith two children), daughter of T. P. Roberts.

J. K. DUFFY, farmer and minister. P. O. Republic, was born in Alexan di-ia, D. C, July 20, 1816, son of John and Mary (Kinsell) Duffy, former superintendent of the United States Arsenal, at Pittsburgh, to which place he was sent in 1817 with a division of men for the protection of the fi'ontier. and where he and his wife died of yellow fever in 1818. He was a native of Ireland, his wife of Germany. Being left an orphan at a very early acre our subject was provided for by charitable people, and in 1820 was brought to Wayne County. Ohio, by John Ewaldt, where he remained until 1832. In 1836 he purchased 300 acres of land near Cardington, Ohio, of which he was deprived, with all the improvements, after much litigation, by an alien's claim. In 1855 he settled near Attica, Ohio, and in 1867 came to his present location, where he purchased 182 acres of land. At eighteen years of age he began preaching in the Methodist Episcopal Church, and in 1844 became a member of the Protestant Methodist Church. He did regular itinerant work for more than thirty years and Ijecame a most successful and plain minister. He is active in educational and religious matters and in all the various enterprises for the promotion of the welfare of the people of the county. He se/ved one term as justice of the peace and was a just judge, and highly respected citizen. Mr. Duffy was twice married, on first occasion. September 24, 1839. in Lima. Ohio, to Mary Wamsley. a Virginian, and daughter of Thomas Wamsley. By this union were two children: Sarah E. (deceased wife of Philip Prouse: she left a family in Bloomville. this county), and Silas A. (died at seven years of age). Mrs. Duffy died March 3. 1842, and Mr. Duffy then married. November 15, 1842. Sarah A. Tilton, born in Monmouth County. N. J.. November 12, 1822, daughter of John and Sarah (Letts) Tilton, who settled in Licking County, Ohio, in 1832, where they died. By this union there were five childi-en: Leonidas, in Scipio Township, this county; John H.. in Logan County, Ohio; Jennie. wife of William Scott, in Madison County. Ohio; Willie (deceased) and Sylvester on the homestead.

W. S. EASTMAN, farmer, P. O. Republic, was born on the farm where he now resides, in Scipio Township. November 11, 1835, son of John W. Eastman, who was born in Middletown, Orange Co. , N. Y. , November 26. ] 797 ; he served as a substitute for his father in the British service during the war of 1812, while residing in Canada, but eventually escaped into New York and later became first lieutenant in the ' ' Yates Rifle Battalion : " ' he came to Seneca County. Ohio, in 1831, and, in January, of the year following, purchased eighty acres of land entered by Nathan Dix (in Scipio Township), removing his family to the same November 12, 1833: in early days his political views were Democratic, but later Republican: he took an active pait in all public affairs and accumulated a large property, owning over 400 acres of land at the time of his death, which occurred May 30. 1872; his wife. Cvnthia Spooner, was born in Greene County. N. Y. , March 6. 1807, and died December 6, 1855; they Avere ]mrents of three children: Daniel W.. deceased: Mary E. . wife of Samuel B. Ink. of Tiffin: and A\'illiam S. Our subject graduated from Hillsdale College, Michicran, in the class of 1864, and assisted in the elocutionary department while at college. In connection with his farming interests he makes wool-growing a si:»ecialty, being a member of the ' - Wool Grower" s Association" of Seneca County. Politically he is a Republican; religiously, a Free Baptist. November 30, 1864, Mr. Eastman was _married to Miss Mary A. Eussell, of Sandusky County, Ohio, born April 7, 1848, daughter of Judge William S. Russell, of Fremont. Ohio. To this union were born Libbie and J. Russell.

P. J. EBERSOLE, farmer, P. O. Bloomville, was born June 28, 1886, in Big Lick Township, Hancock County, Ohio, where he received a common school education: a son of John P. and Susanna (Green) Ebersole, of Pennsylvania, who came to Hancock County, Ohio, about 1885: both are living, each at the age of eighty years. John P. Ebersole was a farmer and carpenter in early days, also for many years a preacher in the German Baptist Church. He was father of seven children: Neri, Oscar. Sarah, Simpson. Peter J.. Susan and Harriet, all now living. The s^ubject of this sketch came to this county in 18r)S. and to his present residence in 1880. He is a member of the German Baptist Church: in politics he is a Republican. Mr. Ebersole married, March 4, 1858, Miss Susan Roop, who was born in Richland (now Ashland) County, Ohio, December 8, 188V), and to this union were born three children: John D., deceased; Laura, deceased; and Adella, now the wife of Clarence Sankey. Mrs. Ebersole is a daughter of David and Elizabeth (Hoffman) Roop." natives of Carroll County, Md.. and who came to this county about 1840. David Roop was a farmer and a minister of the German Baptist Church, having preached in this county about forty years: at the time of his death, which o'ccurred May 4. 1880, he was about sixty-two years of age: he was quite a prominent man and took an active part in all public matters. Mrs. Elizabeth Roop died in August, 1880, at the age of sixty-five years: she was the mother of five childi'en: Susan; Elizabeth, wife of William Coler; Josiah, a physician of Blue Springs, Neb. : William H.. deceased: and Ezra D.

E. F. GRAY, farmer and stock-dealer, P. O. Republic, was born in Scipio Township, this county, September 25, 1845, son of Samuel B. and Jane (Striker) Gray, of Steuben County, N. Y., and who settled in Scipio Township, this county, in 1884, where they "died, former January 21, 1S80, in the sixtyninth year of his age (he was' a son of Levi and Triphenia (Baker) Gray), latter in 1850. aged about thii-ty-five years (she was a daughter of Jeremiah Baker, a sailor). Samuel B. and Jane Gray were parents of seven children: Elizabeth and Mary, were deceased in infancy; Marcus L., who died in Lexington, Ky., was ameniberof Company K, Forty- fifth Regiment O. L. G. C. ; Charles, a member of the same regiment, was wounded in a skirmish and died in the Richmond Hospital prison; E. F. : Jennie, wife of James Merchant, residing near Tiffin, Ohio; Mary, wife of Daniel Smith, in Adams Townshij). this county. Oiu- subject was married. December 25, 1879, to Hattie L. Smith, a native of Scipio Township, this county, and daughter of David Smith. and to this union were born following children: Gertrude, born December 12, 1880, and Frank, born May 22, 1882. Mr. Gray is W. M. of Hildi-eth Lodge F. & A. M., at Republic. " He has 21 5i acres of finely improved land, being a part of nearly 1,000 acres which were entered by his grandfather, then inherited by his father, Avho was one of the greatest surveyors of his time. Mr. Gray was a member of Company K. One Hundred and Sixty-foiu-th Regiment Ohio National Guards, and is a'charter member of the G. A. E. at Rei)ublic.

JOEL HALL, farmer, P. O. Rockaway, was born on the farm where he still resides, November 10, 1827, son of Henry Hall, a native of Pennsylvania,

Avilo came to this coiinty in the spring of 1827. and entered the land where he passed the remainder of his life, dying September 8, 1881, aged eighty-two years, ten months and nineteen days; he was a blacksmith, gunsmith and sickle-maker by trade, a very energetic man (there still remains on the homestead a portion of a wheel worked by ox-power, which he used in turning a grindstone and for boring gun barrels). Henry Hall made guns out of bars of iron; he made guns for the Indians and they camped on the farm and hunted; and he once walked to Pittsbui-gh, Penn., for a single tool used in making sickles; he was a consistent member of the English Lutheran Chiu'ch; in politics was a Democrat; his wife, Hannah (Swander), also a native of Pennsylvania, died June 12. 1868. aged sixty-three years and five months: she was a member of a church. Mr. and Mrs. Hem-y Hall vrere the parents of three children: Christine. Joel and Absalom. Having been reared a farmer, the suljject of this memoir has always followed that occupation. He was married. March 10, 1864, to Miss Catharine Beck, who was born in Fairfield County, Ohio. December 1, 1881. and by this union are six children, five of whom are now living: Hannah. Daniel, William, Maryan and Andrew. '

JOSEPH HILSINGER, farmer, P. O. Republic, was born upon the farm where he now resides. January 20, 1841, son of Joseph and Mary (Eary) Hilsiiiger, the former of whom, a native of Baden. Germany, and who came to America alone in 1825, was born in 1802. died September o. 1878: latter was born in 1800, died in 1875, the mother of three children: Harrison, in Barry County, Mich. ; Sarah, wife of David Critz. in Wayne County, Ind. . and Joseph ; she was a native of Lehigh Coiuity, Penn. . but came with her husband, a jeweler by trade, to Scipio Township, this county, in 1835: here they toiled hard for the clearing up and improvement of the township. Our subject was married, March 2, 1865, to Catharine Smith, born in Scipio Township, this county, November 22, 1839. daughter of David and Susan (Neikirk) Smith, of Scipio Township. The children born to this union are David, Nora. Calvin. Lottie A. (deceased) and Clara. Mr. Hilsinger has 182 acres of choice land, to which he devotes his attention. He was elected to fill the ofiice of township trustee in the sirring of 1885. Our subject and wife are members of the Reformed Chiu'ch.

FRANK A. HORTON, farmer, P. O. Republic, was born in Tompkins County, N. Y. , October 22, 1844, son of James and Elizabeth (Smith) Horton. natives of New York, now residing in Hedgestown, this county, and who have 'oeen in the county since 1854; they are the parents of eight childi-en: Sarah, Fanny, Clara. Elizabeth. Matilda, Levi. "William and Frank A. Our subject entered upon his career in life as a farmer, purchasing the farm where he now lives, in 1869. He was married, October 22, 1870, to Miss Marion Chittenden, who was born in Scipio Township, this county, in June, 1849. She died June 12, 1883, leaving four children: Eddie, Annie, Dewey and Nettie. Mi'. Horton was formerly a member of the Grange and G. T. He is a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics he is a Republican.

CHARLES JONES (deceased), a son of Erastus and Grace (Perry) Jones, natives of New York, was born in Cajaiga County. N. Y., in April, 1827, and was less than one year old when his parents came to Scipio Township, this county. Here he grew to maturity, received a common school education, and followed the occupation of farmer, being also a prominent stock-dealer. He was united in marriage, April 6, 1869, with Sarah Samsel, born in Lehigh County, Penn., February 23, 1845, daughter of Jacob and Mary (Litzenberger) Samsel, the former of whom, a native of Pennsylvania, came to this county in 1856, was a shoe-maker by trade, but iu later life followed farming; the latter was born in Lehioii Coiinty. Penn. , February 10, 1822; they were the parents of fourteen children: Willoughby, William and Mary (are deceased), Sarah and Kate (living), Jacob (deceased). Peter F., Henry S. and Alford (are living), Eliza. Lydia. Emma, Elwood U. and an infant are deceased. Mr. Samsel died November (). 1877. To Mr. and Mrs. Jones were born five children: Frederick C, Erastus P.. Chauncy A., Warren P. and Grrace M. Politically Mr. Jones was a Democrat. He died August ID, 1878, at the age of fifty years, three months and twenty -eight days. Since the death of our subject the management of the farm has been successfully conducted by his widow, who possesses rare business qualities.

STEPHEN LAPHAM, justice of the peace, Republic, was born in Cayuga County, N. Y., October 20, 1821. His early life was passed upon a farm, and his educational advantages were limited. In 1835 his parents came to this county, locating in Scipio Township. Stephen remained upon the homestead farm until he arrived at maturity, and entered upon his career in life as a farmer, an occupation he followed till 1 860, when he disposed of his farm and has since engaged in different enterprises. He served as mayor of Republic for six years, and has held other minor offices. He was commissioned justice of the peace in 1870 and has filled that office with great satisfaction. Politically he is a Republican. Mr. Laphfim served 100 days in Company K, Sixty -fourth Ohio Yolunteer Infantry, during the Rebellion. He has been an active member of the I. O. O. F. since 18r)r). . He married, March 28, 1848, Lucinda M. Hall, of Tyi-one County. N. Y.. born August 7, 1828; she is mother of seven children: Ernest L., in New Mexico; Ella, now Mrs. J. B. Dickey, of Kansas; Emma, now Mrs. Charles Day, of Kansas: Eva, now IVIrs. H. B.' Miller, of Kansas; Ida and Elmer Elsworth (deceased), and Irving F., in Minnesota. Humphrey Lapham, the father of oiu' subject, a native of Massachassetts, died in 1808; he was active in the development of Scipio Township, this county; he was three times married: his first wife. Eliza Allen, bore him four children: Stephen, Robert A.. John P. and Elizabeth, all now living; his second wife, Esther Allen, bore him six children: Humphrey, George, Jonathan, Amisa, Ann and Thomas H., all deceased (three died in the army) ; his third wife, Emily White, is still living, the mother of four chil- Lh-en: Egbert (deceased in the army). Elwood, Glenn and Frank. Six of Humphrey Lapham' s children were in the army during the civil war - one was killed, and thi-ee died while in the service.

WILLIAM W. LAPHAM, farmer, P. O. Republic, was born February 11, 1828, on the farm which is still his home. His father, Joseph Lapham, a native of Massachusetts, was for many years a sailor, and it is stated that, on one occasion, he was a member of a crew of thirteen that cast lots to see who should be sacrificed to provide food for the balance ; he came to Seneca County. Ohio, in 1820, there being at that time but one house between his farm and Tiffin, and his land grants were signed by J. Q. Adams and Andrew Jackson; he was married to Lovina Howland. and by her had ten children: Eliza (deceased), Ruth (deceased). Noah. Phoebe (deceased), Henry, Slocomb, Mary Ann, Humphrey (deceased), William W. and Joseph (latter deceased). The father died in 1871, aged eighty-five years, and the mother in 1878, aged eighty-four. The subject of this sketch, who is considered one of the representative farmers of the township, was reared to agriculture. April 9, 1851, he was married to Miss Jane Patrick, born in Dutchess County, N. Y. , January 18, 1881, daughter of Alonzo and Lydia (Phillips) Patrick, also natives of New York. Alonzo Patrick, a shoe-maker and harness manufacturer by trade, came to this couuty in July, 1843, and subsequently followed farming; his death occurred in December, 1863, when he was sixty-foiu- years of age, his widow died in 1870. aged sixty-one years. They were the parents of five children: Jane A., Samuel L., Gi-retta (deceased wife of H. Kent), Job S. , Lura A. (wife of A. Sillcox). To Mr. and Mrs. William W. Lapham have been born three children: lola and Samuel (both deceased), and Phoeba, born February 3, 1854, married March 11, 1875, to Erwin A. Ogden. formerly clerk in Toledo, now a farmer.

JAJkfES LAXJGHREY (deceased) was born in Muskingum County, Ohio, February 8, 1813; son of William and Jane (Postage) Laughrey, of Pennsylvania, the former born August 9, 1782, died December 1(3, 1847; the latter died September 18. 1857, aged seventy-eight years; they had six children: John, Charles, Andi-ew, James, Nancy and Ellen. Our subject came to this county with his parents, who had purchased land in Scipio Township in 1820, but did not remove to the same till 1824. Here he grew to matui'ity and engaged with more or less activity in the growth and development of the township. Mr. Laughrey was mamed, April 17, 1859, to IVIi-s. Laiu-a (Dantz) McChesney. who was born in Vermont, May 24, 1814, daughter of John and Esther (Hubbard) Dantz. Her first marriage was in about 1833 with Arden Weller, who died in about 1845. leaving to her care two children: Columbus and Julia, the latter of whom, married to Isaac Fuller, at her death left three children: Mina, Lollie and Julia, who have since been adopted by our subject. Mrs. Laughrey' s second husband, Thomas McChesney, lived but a few years. Mr. Laughrey, the subject of this sketch, died July 2, 1885. He was for twenty years a F. & A. M. In politics he was a Democrat.

HENRY MANSFIELD, merchant, Republic, was born in Beilevue, Ohio, September 6, 1850, son of Christian and Frances (Baiiman) Mansfield, former of whom, a native of Bavaria, Germany, born January 19, 1808, and a tanner by trade, came to America and located first at Beile\^ie. Ohio, moving to this county about 1852, where he followed his trade till 18 r2, when he retii-ed from active life. Mrs. Frances Mansfield, a native of Switzerland, came to America when a child; she is the mother of six childi-en: Hemy, Louise, Chi-istian, Francis, Manda (deceased) and an infant (deceased). At the age of fifteen our subject became a clerk in a store, and in April, 1872, entered into business at Republic, Ohio, and six years later he met with a loss by fire. His goods, however, being insured for two-thirds their value, he reopened soon after, his stock consisting chiefly of diy goods, clothing, boots, shoes, etc. The firm now stands as H. Mansfield & Bro. ]Mi\ Mansfield is also engaged quite extensively in the grain business with E. S. Chittenden. He is the present treasurer of' Republic; also of his township. Mr. Mansfield married, January 12, 1876, Miss Isabell Kimmel, who was born at Sandusky, Ohio, June 19, 1857, a daughter of Hemy and Eva (Rocena) Kimmel, of Beilevue, Ohio. In politics our subject is a Democrat.

HENRY illLEY (deceased) was born in Eden Township, Seneca Co. , Ohio, August 30, 1831, son of John and Magdalene (Beever) Miley, natives of Virginia, and early settlers of this county. The subject of this sketch received a o-ood education, and taught school several terms, but eventually turned his attention to farming. He came to Scipio Township, this county, Mai-ch 29, 1858, and became a prominent farmer. For several years prior to his death Mr. Miley was a consistent member of the Free-Will Baptist Chui-ch. He married, October 22, 1857, Laura A. Jennings, who was born in Hopewell Township, this county. May 7, 1830. She bore him foxu- children: Alice Idell, wife of J. Burgdefer; Jennie Bell, wife of H. McCartney; Joett, (deceased), and Nettie Pearl. Mr. Miley died June 12, 1883. Mrs. Miley' s father, Jacob S. Jennings, was a native of New Jersey, coming to Ohio while a child, and gi-ew to maturity in Warren County, Ohio. He came to this county at an early date and entered land; also entered a farm of 160 acres in Henry County, Ohio, for each of his sons. He died February 21, 1857, aged sixty-four years. His wife, Osee Blackford, was born in Warren County, Ohio, in 1799. and died August 3. 1876. Their union was blessed with thirteen chilcii'en: John M. . George N. , Milton. Ethen A. (deceased), Jackson, Justin. Barkley. Martha and Marv (twins), Sarah, Laura A., Cvnthia and Susan.

RICHARD T. PORTER, farmer and mason, P. O. Republic, was born January 22, 1811, in Schuylkill County, Penn., son of James and Elizabeth (Rooks) Porter, natives of Ireland and Pennsylvania, respectively, and who were the parents of fourteen children: Ann, Sally, Samuel, Lewis, Richard, Rachel, Owen, Elizabeth. John, Martha, James, Margaret. Rebecca and Benjamin R. When three years of age oui- subject was taken by his parents to Cajmga - County. N. Y. . where he grew to maturity and resided until 1842, in which year he came to this county, and, having previously learned the trade of mason, followed that occupation until 1888 in connection with farming, to which latter he is now giving his entii'e attention. ili\ Porter was married. September 1, 1842, to Miss Eliza A. Andi-ews, who was born in Ireland in 1800. She dying January 7, 1868, our subject then married, December 26. , 1872, Miss Miranda Smith, born in Reed Township, this county, January 8, 1841, and by her he has had two children: Rachel E. and Emma J. (latter deceased). IVIi's. Porter is a daughter of Daniel W. and Louisa (Paine) Smith, former of whom, a farmer by occupation, came to this county in 1827. remaining here until his death, which occurred in 1853 ; latter, a native of Vermont, was brought to Sherman Township. Huron Co., Ohio, in 1813, and died in 1848. They were the parents of six children: Ira, Caroline, Miranda. Mary, Daniel and David. By INIi-. Smith's first wife. Sally Thayer, he had one son - William. The subject of this sketch has satisfactorily filled the office of township trustee. He has for many vears been an active F. & A. M.

LEWIS RANSBURG. farmer, P. *0. Republic, was born in Frederick County, Md.. June 5, 1826; son of Christian and Catharine M. (Sprengle) Ransburg. who came to this county in the fall of 1831, settling in Clinton Township: they afterward moved to Indiana in about 1856. where Christian Ransbiu-g died in 1864 in his seventy-ninth year (he was a son of Jacob Ransbtu-g. a native of Maryland, of German descent), and Catharine M. Ransburg died in 1870, in her seventy-ninth year (she was a daughter of Jacob and Margaret (Keifer) Sprengle, natives of Maryland, of German descent). Christian and Catharine M. Ransburg were parents of ten childi-en: George (died leaving family in Steuben County. Ind. ), Susanna H. (deceased wife of Cornelius Shank; she left a family in Pleasant Township). Rebecca B. (wife of Daniel Warner, in Henry County. Ohio), David (died leaving family in Branch County, Mich.), Catharine (deceased wife of Franklin Spangle; she loft a family in Steuben County, Ind. ), Leander and Ann E. (wife of George AVarner), both in Steuben County. Ind. , Caroline M. (deceased wife of Simon Beck, in Steuben County. Ohio), Lewis (our subject), Rachel M. (wife of Jacob Shuman, in De Kalb County, Ind.). Our subject was manied October 21, 1850, to Catharine M. Hoxter, born in Yates County. N. Y.. August 1, 1831. died October 12. 1884, daughter of Sabert and Mariette (Baker) Hoxter, who came to this county in 1844, where they died, the former March 10, 1865. in his fifty-seventh year, son of A\'illiam and Catharine (Basom) Hoxter; latter in 1858, in her forty-ninth year, daughter of William Baker. Sabert and Mariette Hoxter were parents of two children, the younger being AVilliam D. . a very prom- inent citizen and ex-legislator of Forest Grove, Washington Co., Oreg. To onr subject and wife have been born the following children: Olive E.. born January 13, 1855. and Burton D. , born January '23, 1800. Our subject has a finely improved farm of 248 acres.

JOHN WESLEY RINE, farmer, P. O. Republic, was born in Franklin County. Ohio, July 23, 1820, and was brought to Seneca County in 1830. The father of our subject, Jacob Rine, was born in Franklin County, Penn. , April 17. 1790; died in April, 1817. Soon after coming to Seneca County, he (Jacob Rine) lost his buildings and household goods by fire; a few years later he owned 240 acres in Hopewell Township, this county, a part of which he sold, and then engaged in mercantile business in Fostoria, and, after making several changes in his place of residence, he returned to this county and gave his attention to his trade (cai-pentering) ; he was an active man in pulilic affairs, serving several years as justice of the peace and constable. Jacob Rine was thrice married, only his first wife, Elizabeth (Drake) bearing him children as follows: Margaret (deceased), John Wesley, Elizabeth (deceased), Mary, Fletcher, Nathan and Alvin, all of whom attained maturity and married. Our subject received a limited education, and at the age of eighteen years entered on his career in life as a day laborer, but eventually learned the cooper' s trade. In 1801 he purchased a farm in Reed Township, this county, which he sold eleven years later and bought the farm where he now lives, and has since erected a substantial residence, and made other improvements. He was married, Mai'ch 4, 1852, to Rachael Sherman, born in Cayuga County, N. Y. , April 15, 1834, daughter of Zephaniah and Margaret (Longstreet) Sherman, also natives of New York and who settled in this county in 1 834, but are now residing in Clinton County, Mich. ; their children are Isaac, Sam, Cyntha, Edwin and Rachael. JNIr. and Mrs. Rine have had two children: Mary Jane (deceased) and Alvin J. , married to Marv Feighner (have two children, Pearlie M. and Bertha C. )

J. T. ROBINSON, farDier, P. O. Rockaway, was born at Tiffin. Ohio, December 11, 1844; son of Joseph and Catharine (Gilmore) Robinson, natives of Ireland. Joseph Robinson came to America when a child, and became an early settler of this county; was a wagon-maker by trade; his death occurred in 1800, that of his widow in 1801; they had two children: John and J, T. Our subject received a common school education, and entered upon his career in life as a laborer. He came to Scipio Township, this county, in 1803; purchased a farm in 1872, and has since engaged in general agriciilture and dealing in stock. During the war he was in the 100 days' service in Company K, One Hundi-ed and Sixty-fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Mr. Robinson was married, October 4, 1871, to Mary H. Watson, of Bloom Township, this county, born September 4, 1844, and by this union are four children: Harry W., born July 29, 1872; Charles G., born September 21, 1875; Riish, born August 19, 1877; and Alice M., born April 25, 1881. Mrs. Robinson is a daughter of Isaac and Allie (Doan) W^atson, natives of Pennsylvania, who came to Bloom Township in 1830, former of whom died April 8, 1873; latter died June 0, 1850; they were the parents of four children: Hugh D., Mary H., Orphia and William (latter two deceased). Mr. Watson's second wife (Elizabeth McCandish) is still living; she bore him three children: Emma, wife of F. A. Chatfield; Allie A. (deceased), Charles S. (deceased). Our subject is an energetic, enterprising man. Politically he is a stanch Republican.

MRS. SALLY H. ROGERS, P. O. Republic, was born in Cayuga County, N. Y., September 11, 1810, daughter of Robei-t and Sally (Keller) Shaw, who came to the farm on which our subject now lives, in 1837, and here died.

the former August 4, 1864, in his seventy-ninth year (he was the son of Eichard, a Revolutionary soldier, and Mary (McDoll) Shaw, latter a daughter of Robert McDoll). Sally (Keller) Shaw, a native of Pennsylvania, of German descent, died April 28, 1868, in her eighty-second year; she was a daughter of Joseph and Mary (Andi-e) Keller (the former of whom was captured by the Indians at eight years of age, and with whom he lived until his vseventeenth year). O. P. Rogers, husband of our subject, was born in Cayuga County. N. Y., August 25, 1816, and died January 26, 1881; he was a son of Andi-ew and Phoebe Rogers. Mr. Rogers became a resident of this county in 1839, where he was an active, enterprising and highly esteemed citizen. To Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Rogers were born James P., residing in Republic, this county; Hulbert S. ; Olden W., in Republic, and Nathan B., in Albion, Ind.

Z. E. RUTAN, teacher, Reiniblic, was born in Champaign County, Ohio, March 4, 1851, son of Abner and Emily (Gray) Rutan, the former born March 6, 1817. died March 6, 1865. Abner Rutaii's first wife, Irena Little, born March 20, 1814, bore him two children: Milton H. and Enos K. ; his second wife, also born March 20, 1814, died July 31, 1883, and was the mother of two children: Zerora E. and Arnaldus, the latter born October 14, 1852. Our subject remained upon a farm until he arrived at the age of maturity; then for a year attended the Belief ontaine schools, and entered upon his career in life as a teacher. He became principal of the Huntsville schools in 1875, and two years later he removed to Shreve, where he was jDrincipal of schools for two years; he then became principal of the Greenwich schools for one year; thence moved to Republic, where he has held a like position for thi-ee years. Mr. Rutan is an active member of Republic Lodge, I. O. O. F. , No. 40, N. V. No. 22, of Greenwich, and K. of li. No. 125, at Shreve. He is a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Chiu-ch; in politics he is a Democrat. Mr. Rutan married, August 12, 1877. Laura Cheever, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, daughter of Rev. ^\. M. Cheever, and born August 17, 1852; she is a graduate of the Bellefontaine schools. It is believed there is but one family of Rutans in America, and they trace their ancestry back to 1640. and are of French descent. J. ELWOOD SCOTT, constable", city marshal and butcher. Republic, Ohio, was born in Scipio Township, this county. May 2, 1848, a son of John Scott, a native of Virginia, who came to this county at an early day and was prominent among the early settlers of Scipio Township, this county ; he died December 2. 1881, aged sixty-five years; his widow, Mrs. Abbie Jane(Bugbee) Scott, of New York, was born 'in 1822 and is still living, the mother of five children: Helen M., Adelbert, Marion, J. Elwood and Bell; the latter two are the only ones now living. At the age of fourteen years the subject of this sketch entered the employ of Erastus Jones, and for two years was on the road with him buying and selling stock. The following five years he was engaged in farming, then went to Clyde to learn the butcher trade, which has been his principal occupation since. Mr. Scott is the present city marshal of Republic, Ohio, and has been constable about twelve years; has also been a member of the town council. He is an active member of the I. O. O. F. . of which order he is at present N. G. In politics he is a Republican. Mr. Scott married, December 22, 1874, Louise Mansfield, who was born in June, 1854, in Scipio Township, this county a daughter of Christian and Frances (Bauman) Mansfield.

DANIEL SHAWBERRY', farmer, P. O. Republic, was born in Scipio Township, this county, September 28, 1842, son of H. H. and Catharine M. (Bocholds) Shawberry,, who came fi'om Munster, Prussia, in 1832, settling in this coimtv in 1833; latter born December 22. 1799. still living, daughter of

Herman H. . and Ann C. (Holtzgreffe) Boeliolds. latter of whom was a daughter of Stephen and Margaret (Holtzgreffe) Holtzgreffe. Mrs. C. M. Shawberry is the eldest, and the only one living, of nine children; her father, born in 1769, died in 1857: her mother, born in 1774, died in 1885; H. H. Shawberry, born in February, 1799. died November '2, 1868, son of Stephen and Ann M. (Schrer) ShawbeiTv. He was the father of nine children, three of whom died young: Herman died leaving family in Wood County. Ohio; Catharine, wife of Joseph Kistler, in Adams Township; Eliza; Louisa, wife of Edwin Everett, in Adams Township; Henry, died, leaving a daughter, Adelia A., in Vandalia, 111.; and Daniel. Our subject was married. December 13, 1866, to Anna C. Guver, born August 10, 1847, in Pleasant Township, this county, daughter of Jacob and Margaret (Dallman) Guver, latter of whom was born in Alsace. France. July 7. 1815. died June 10, 1876. daughter of George and Christine (Briney) Dallman. who came to America in 1826, and to this county in 1833. Jacob and Margaret Guver were parents of five childi'en: Caroline, wife of Henry H. Miller, in Scipio Township, Ohio; Susan, wife of Francis S. Moore, in Crawford County, Ohio; Daniel, in Scipio Township, this county; Jacob, in Adams Township, this county, and Anna C. To our subject and wife were born following children: William F., born August 24, 1868; Delia A., born July 10. 1870: Nora M.. born June 28. 1873; Charles H.. born October /, 1S76, and Eolly B. . born March 25, 1881. Mr. Shawbeiiy is one of the enter- Ijrising and energetic farmers of Scij)io Township, having 257 acres of wellimproved land, the greater part of which he has acquired by his own efforts.

GEORGE STEARNS, retired farmer, P. O. Republic was born in Steuben County, N. Y., Jidy 12. 1826, son of George and Sophia (Baker) Stearns. former of whom, born in Vermont, April 21, 1794, settled in New York in 1816, where he married January 9, 1822; he came to this county in the fall of 1829, and here became possessor of 560 acres of land; died here August 28, 1831. Sophia (Baker) Stearns was a native of Steuben County, N. Y.. born May 26, 1797. daughter of Samuel and (nee Daniels) Baker, natives of Connecticut. George and Sophia (Baker) Stearns were parents of four children: John B.. born May 9, 1824 (now in Dakota); George: Daniel, born April 12. 1828, and Alfi-ed* born September 6, 1830, both merchants and bankers in Decatm- County, Iowa. The mother subsequently married William Fleet, by whom she had one daughter - Sophia, now Airs. Charles Nolan, in Le Loup, Kans. At twenty years of age our subject came to his present home, then heavily timbered, which by diligence he has made one of the finest farms in the county, and to which he has added until he now has 365 acres of choice land, upon which he is living a retired life. Mr. Stearns was married, August 12, 1849, to Arvilla King, born in this county, February 9, 1831, daughter of Obediah and Phoebe (Booth) King, natives of Connecticut, but <^arly settlers in this county ; their children were Mercy (deceased - by her first husband, Lucius Pierce (deceased), she had one child, and by her second husband, Lewis Munday, she had a family now in Steuben County, Ind. ): Ursula (deceased); Arvilla and Julia A., Mrs. Frank Horton. in Scipio Township, this county. Mrs. Stearns" mother's second marriage was with Matthias Cummings. by whom she had two children: Obediah and Maiy E., wife of John Smith, both of Scipio Township. To our subject and wife were born two sons: Frank E.. born May 13, 1851, and C. S., born June 15, 1853, both engaged in banking and merchandising at Garden Grove, Iowa.

ARCHIBALD STEWART (deceased) was born in Lycoming County, Penn.. June 2. 1707. He located in Fairfield County, Ohio, in 1823, and 3. of the year following, came to this county, entering a farm in

Scipio Township, wliere he resided till the time of his death, which occurred November 30, 1884. He was a man of strong social habits, a stanch Whig and Eepublican. and for many years was class-leader in the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he was a member for nearly fifty-five years. He was twice married; first, in 1820, to Miss Martha Johnson, who was born August 6, 1796, died December 80, 1854. and by her had ten children: Mary S., Nancy, Sophia A.. Martha (deceased), James W.. William (deceased), Margaret (deceased), Eachael A. (deceased), Charles J. and Robert M. His second marriage occurred in 1855, with Wealthy Farr, who ilied twenty years later without issue.

JAMES W. STEWART, son of Archibald Stewart, was born August 21. 1829, in Scipio Township. Seneca Co., Ohio. He taught school in his younger days, but farming and stock-growing has been his principal occupation. He served 100 days in Company K. One Hundred and Sixty-fourth Ohio National Guards, dm-ing the war of the Rebellion. He is a Republican in polities: a member of the I. O. O. F. He was married. May 30, 1854, to Miss Nancy Troxel, of Bloom Township, this comity, born March 8, 1834, and by this union is one child: Cora, born December 18, 1858, man'ied Octo ber 13. 1878, to C. A. Dimm, by whom she has one child, James Stewart, born ill October, 1883. Mrs. James W. Stewart is a daughter of Henry and Eliza (W album) Troxel, natives of Ohio and Pennsylvania, respectively, (both deceased). They came to this county in 1834, and were the parents of thirteen children: Nancy. David. Mary, Isaac (deceased), Peter (deceased), Eliza, Susan, Elizabeth, William (deceased). Rebecca, Charles, Andrew (deceased) and George (deceased).

HON. EDSON T. STICKNEY, farmer, P. O. Republic, was born in Moira, Franklin Co., N. Y.. August 31, 1811. He entered upon his career in life as a school teacher: came to Seneca County, Ohio, in 1836, and clerked in a store for four years. In 1839 he was elected justice of the peace, and served as such for twelve years, was also appointed postmaster in 1839, and filled that office sixteen years. In 1849 he was elected to the constitutional convention which framed the present constitution of the State, served foui' years as State house commissioner. He removed to his present farm in 1851, and in 1867 he was elected to the House of Representatives, serving four years. He has also served two years in the.Senate. He filled the office of county treasurer for two years, and was director of the Ohio penitentiary four years, under appointment of Gov. Charles Foster. Mr. Stickney is a charter member of Republic Lodge, I. O. O. F.. and is also an active member of the order of F. & A. M. He married. October 17. 1838, Miss Emma Roberts, who was born in Scipio Township. Cayuga Co. , N. Y. , December 4, 1819. She is a daugh, ter of Timothy P. and Rhoda (Chadwick) Roberts, the former born in Berkshire County. Mass. . June 11. 1784, died January 28, 1868; the latter born February 12. 1792, died March 31. 1872; they were man-ied, January 18, 1809, and became the parents of seven children: Ansel C, Nelson, Nelson (second), Charles, Eli. Emma and Jane (only the two latter survive). Mr. Roberts was a wheelwright by trade. He came to this county in 1823, and entered land and removed here with his family in 1825. Mi's. Stickney is the mother of four children: Hubert Edson (deceased); EmmaCelira; Antoine E. (deceased), and an infant (deceased),' Emma Celira married W. A. Mills and bore him a son. Burt S. ; by her second husband, Alexander Stewart, she has one son, Thayer. . The subjectof our sketch is a son of Charles Stickney, a farmer, a native of Yermont. Charles Stickney' s wife, Betsy (Pierce) Stickney. was a native of Salem.' Mass. She Avas the mother of twelve children:

Charles B., EdsonT. . Sarepta, Maryette (deceased), Henry (deceased), Ira S., Hannali (deceased). Lydia and Laura Ann (twins), Orrin M. (deceased), Israel (deceased), and Royal S. (deceased). The Stickney family are of Eno-lish descent and trace their ancestry to William Stickney, of England.

L. F. STRAUSBATjGH, jeweler, Republic, was born in Adams County, Peun. , April 25, 1855, son of Solomon and Mary (AVerley) Strausbaugh, of Maryland (former a blacksmith by trade), now residents of Adams County, Penn.. parents of nine childi-en: Susan, David, John, Annie, James, Lizzie and Katie (twins), Henry and Lee F. Our subject learned his trade at Baltimore, Md. , came to this county in 1880, and four- years later engaged in business at Republic, where by close attention he has been very successful. Mr. Strausbaugh married. May 15, 1883, Miss Frances Bessler, of Tiffin, Ohio, born May 20, bSP):}. and this union has been blessed with one son, Paul, born November 14. 1884. Our subject is a well-laiown bird fancier, and has a choice collection of seventeen varieties, numbering aliout forty-live birds, mostly imported. -

GEORGE TFBBS, siirveyor and civil engineer. Republic, was born at Elmira. N. Y., Mav 10, 1833. The father of our subject. Kelsev Tubbs, born in Ehuira, X.'Y., November 11, 1804, died October 23. 18«U"(he held some of the civil offices at an early day, was a son of John Tublis who died January 12, 1842, aged sixty -eight years, and whose father was killed in the Indian massacre at Wyoming, Penn. ). The mother of our sul)ject. Sarah (Dean) Tubbs, was born in Westchester County, N. Y. , December 11, 1811, and is still living; she is a daughter of Gilbert and Martha (Gedney; Dean, of New York, former born April 30, 1708, died March 11, 1840; latter born April 15, 1768, died September K). 1841>. a daughter of Absalom Gedney, whose death occurred in 1814. and who held a commission under the king until the declaration of Independence, when he took sides with the colonists. Mary Kelsey, the paternal grandmother of George Tubbs, died in 1855, aged seventy years. Our subject joined, in 1 8()2. Company I, One Hundred and Forty-first New York Volunteer Infantry, as second lieutenant; was promoted to first lieutenant; was wounded at the battle of Resaca. and on his return to the regiment was appointed engineer of the brigade, and after Sherman's march to the sea, received a captain's commission; was appointed chief engineer of the Fourteenth xlrmy Corps, serving till the general muster out in that capacity. Mr. Tubbs is a charter member of G. A. R. Post No. 135, of Republic. He came to Seneca County in 1873. and to Republic in 1879. Since the war he has given his attention to farming and surveying. He has served as mayor two years; is one of the leaders of the Democratic party, and was a delegate to the convention that nominated Hon. George E. Seney. Mr. Tubbs married. May 20, 1808, in Candor, N. Y''., Miss Jane E. Shaw, born in Scipio Township, this county, November 27, 1843. and by this union are three sons: Joseph Kelsey, Robert and Charles E.

J. B. WILCOX, farmer, P. O. Republic, was born in Tomj^kins County, N. Y. , June 14, 1822. By the death of his parents he was thrown on his own resoiu'ces before reaching the age of nine years, receiving, however, the influence of Christian peoj)le. Our subject came to this county in 1833 and piu-- chased his first real estate in 1847. He was a resident of Republic for sixteen years, retm-ning to his farm in 1882. He is a Republican in politics and has been a )iiember of the Methodist Episcopal Church, nearly forty years. He was married. May 27, 1847. to Mary Anway, born August 17, 1820, fir.st white child born in Scipio Township, and by this union are three children: Eliza A., John R. and E. Ross. Mrs. Wilcox is a daughter of John Anway, who was born in Scipio Township, Cayuga Co., N. Y., December 2, 1799, died Novem- ber 26, 1888, the eldest son of William Anway, Sr. . who came to Scipio Township, this county, January 19, 1823, wdth his family. John Anway was married, March 29, 1825, by Squire McCollister, to Mary Foster, who was born in the town of Ledyard, Cayuga Co. , N. Y. . this being the first marriage in the township. She was born February 19. 1805. and died in California, February 13, 1885. her remains being interred in the family cemetery, February 26. following. She was the mother of seven childi-en: Mary (wife of our subject), Loren B., Alfred, Martin (deceased), John E., Sidney J. and Wesley. April 14, 1824, a deed was signed by James Monroe to John Anway for eighty acres of land, on which the latter resided till his death. Among the first tax receipts is one for 28 cents on personal propei'ty. John Anway was a captain of a militia company in early days: he was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church nearly sixty years: a man highly respected and universally mourned.

G. WOODWAED, proprietor of Stave and Barrel Works, Republic, was born in Belle^^^e, Ohio, July 31, 1848, son of Abishai and Mary (Amsden) Woodward. Our subject is an active business man. and his enterprise is the most extensive in Republic, Ohio. He entered upon his career in life in the lumber luisiness, and later engaged in a machine shop and agricultiu-al works. In 1880 he purchased the stave works of McKim Bros., of BelleN-iie, Ohio, and in 1884 he removed the machiner}^ and business to Republic, Ohio, where the full running force is sixty men. The works have a capacity for turning out about 1,500 barrels per week. Although the factory is in its infancy, the stock and fixtiu-es are valued at $13,000. Mr. Woodward is a leading Democrat, a F. & A. M. and a meml^er of the National Union. He married, in 1873. Miss Julia Baily, of Ionia. Mich. Their union has been blessed with three childi'en: Gurdon, Abishai and Mary.

DANIEL WYANT, can-iage -maker and farmer, P. O. Republic, was born in Fjederick County, Md. , October 3, 1830. In 1832 his parents moved to Seneca County, Ohio, locating in Scipio Township, and in 1833 built the house in which our subject now lives, and it is now one of the oldest landmarks left in the neighborhood. Mr. Wyant married. May 1, 1853, Catharine A. Gooding, who was born in this county August 27, 1833, and is the mother of six children: Melissa (wife of Freeman Tompkins, of West Lodi). Edson (who died at the age of two years), Sarah (who died when five years of age). Thomas E. (residing at home and teaching school). Dora (who died when sixteen years of age) and Byron(who is also at home). In 1855 Mr. Wyant commenced the manufacture of guns. He employed two men to assist him for several years before the war. This business was carried on in connection with his farming interests, but he finally gave up the manufacture of guns and turned his attention to carriage-making, building his fii'st carriage in 1857. and fi'om a small beginning his factory has steadily increased to its present proportions, when in full running order working four sets of hands. His reputation is widespread, and his goods find market in nearly all parts of the United States. He is quite an extensive farmer, dealing largely in cattle and horses. He is a member of the West Lodi Lodge No. 4:93. I. O. O. F. , and has been a member of the Lutheran Church about thirty-two years. The subject of this sketch is a son of Yost Wyant, who died in 1844, and Elizabeth (Helt nee Neikirk) Wyant, of Maryland, who died about 1868. They were the parents of five childi'en: David. Daniel (our subject). Michael R. (of Nebraska). Sam- \\e\ (of Flat Rock. Ohio.) and Elizabeth '(now IVIi's. P. Stetler. of Flat Rock. Ohio). Mrs. Elizabeth Wyant, our subject's mother, by her first husband. David Helt, had two children: Mary (deceased, wife of J. Morris) and Catharine (wife of George Dill, living in Lucas County).

Seneca Toavnship

JOHN ADELSBERCtER (deceased) was born in Maryland January 17. 1815, son of Jacob and Barbara (Adelsberger), natives of the East. Onr subject when eighteen years of age came to this county with his parents, who subsequently died near Tiffin, Ohio. He was united in marriage, August 81. 1841, with Josephine C. Rickets, who departed this life November 25. 1846, and of the four children born to this union only one is now living. Mr. Adelsberger married for his second wife Mary A. Albert, born in Pennsylvania. October 5, 1828. daughter of Daniel and Mary Albert, also natives of Penn, sylvania, and who came to Ohio in 1834, first settling in Stark County; thence moving to Wood County, where Mrs. Albert died. Mr. Albert subsequently went to Fostoria and lived with his son until his death, which occurred March 2, 1878. Our subject was engaged in farming, and owned 180 acres of improved land (wher(^ his family now reside) at the time of his death, Septemper 16, 1878, an affliction which deprived his wife of a kind husband, his childi-en of a loving father and the township of a good citizen.

MICHAEL ARBOGAST, farmer, P. O. Tiffin, was born in Virginia, Au gust 1, 1824, a son of Peter and Sophia Arbogast, natives of Virginia, where they first settled; thence came to this county in 1826. locating in Hopewell Township, where they lived and died, the former in 1888, and the latter in 1861. Our siibject was united in marriage. December 19, 1847, Avith Jane Gedulting, born in Frederick County, Md. . a daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Gedulting. Mrs. Arbogast departed this life January 6, 1849. and our subject then married. March 11. 1852, for his second wife. Jane R. Stoner, born in Frederick County, Md., January 18, 1825. a daughter of Henry and Sarah Stoner. Mr. Arbogast is the father of nine children, six now living: Alice M. (wife of Jacob Staib), John F. , Anettie A. (wife of Robert Lutz), Lewis H. . Charles S. and Rush R. ; and three deceased: Henry W., an infant and Warren D. June 28, 3882, Mr. Arbogast had the misfortune to lose his second wife by death; she was a faithful helpmeet and a loving mother. Our subject, who was reared on a farm, has met with fair success through life, and now owns 800 acres of land.

JAMES M. BARE, farmer, P. O. Tiffin, was born in Wyandot County, Ohio, June 29, 1832, a son of Abraham and Maiy Bare, the former a native of Virginia, the latter of Pennsylvania. They were married in Fairfield County, Ohio, located in Wyandot County in a very early day. and entered the land on which they remained until death. Abraham Bare died in 186',), his wife in 1866. Oui* subject was twice man-ied; on first occasion, January!. 1855, to Eliza J. Pennington, born in Seneca County, Ohio, January 18, 188^ daughter of Adam and Ann Pennington, and to this union were born six children, five now living: Seymour O., John E., Elva M. (wife of William Heilman), Alma A. (wife of John Miller) and James L. Ada C. is deceased. Mrs. Bare dying March 28, 1876, Mr. Bare, February 21, 1878, was married to Ellen Bercaw, who was born in Seneca County. Ohio, April 9, 1844. a daughter of Peter P. and Sarah Bercaw. natives of Pennsylvania, and Avho settled in this county, where they remained until death. Mr. Bercaw died August 3, 1882. his wife June l,'l876. Our subject owns 102 acres of im-

SIMON P. BEjVIISDERFEE, merchant, Berwick, was born m Jbrankhn County, Penn., Jime 12, 1841. His parents. John and Christian Bemisderfer, were nc4ives of Franklin County, Penn. , where they were married and remained until 1876. at which time they came to Wyandot County, Ohio, and in 1882 moved to Ivansas. where they reside at present. Our subject was married, March 7, 1807, to Emma L^ Zigler. born in Wyandot County, Ohio, December 25. 1847, a daughter of Jacob and Mary Zigler, natives of Adams County, Penn. , and who in a very early day came to AVyandot County, Ohio, where they still reside. The union of Mr. and Mrs. Bemisderfer has been blessed with seven chilth-en: Annie M., John J.. Estella C, Loring L.. Bertha E. , Harvey O. and Lula M. Our subject, who is a miller by trade, came to Ohio in 1802. and on August 12. same year, he enlisted in Company I, One Hundred and First Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, participated in several battles, and was mustered out of service June 12, 1805. After returnincr home he served as clerk in a store at McCutchenville. Ohio, for a short time: then engaged at farming until 1880, when he sold his farm and moved to Berwick, where he has since engaged in mercantile business. July 1, 1881, he was commissioned postmaster, w^hich office he still holds. Mr. Bemisderfer has met with a fair degree of success in all his business enterprises.

SILAS W. BEBCAW, express agent, Berwick, was born in Pennsylvania, May 22, 1837. a son of Peter P. and Sarah Bercaw, who were born and married in Pennsylvania, and moved to Seneca County, Ohio, in 1840, where they remained. Peter P. Bercaw died August 8, 1882, his wife havmg preceded him June 1, 1870. Our subject was united in marriage. April 1/, 1800, with Nancv J. Mullholand, born in AVyandot County, Ohio, September 28, 1842. Her parents. Richard and Margaret Mullholand. former a native of the old countrv, latter of Virginia, first settled in Crawford County (now Wyandot County). Ohio; Mr. Mullholand died October 12. 1848, and his widow April 1 1870 Mr. and Mrs. Bercaw are the parents of six chikh-en: Harry P., born January 20. 1807: George AV.. born July 24,_1808: Arthur AV.. born October 22, 1871: Edward H.. born September 5. 18/5; Ora T., born February 20, 1879; and Emma J., born April 21. 1882. IVIi*. Bercaw was reared on a farm In 1807 he was emploved as a ticket and freight agent by the Cincinnati, Sanduskv & Cleveland Railway Company. The same year he was appointed postmaster by the United States Government, and these two positions he held for fifteen y'ears. He is now agent for the United States Express Company. Mr. Bercaw owns nice town property, where he and his family reside. JOSEPH CONAGHAN. farmer, P. O. Berwick, was born in Adams CountY. Penn., June 8. 1808; son of Dennis K. and Magdalene Conaghan, the former a native of Ireland, the latter of Pennsylvania; they were united in marriage in Adams Countv. Penn.. where they remained until 1832; then moved to Stall: County. Ohio, from there coming to this county, where they spent the remainder of then- lives. Our subject was united in marriage, m Adams County, Penn. , October 8. 1835, with Margaret Eyler, born in Adams County, Penn., February 12, 1811, a daughter of John and Mary M. Eyler. who came to Ohio and located in Seneca County, where they remained until their death. To Mr. and Mrs. Conaghan have been born five children: Ellen M.. Horatio D. , Lucy M. , Clara L. and Ida A. Mr. Conaghan was reared on a farm, and now owns 473 acres of good land. . He Is a member of the Catholic Church, and Mrs. Conaghan of the German Lutheran denomination. They are a very pleasant couple, highly respected by the community in which they live.

HORATIO D. CONAGHAN, farmer. P. O. Berwick, was liorii in Stark County. Ohio. February 22. 1S89: son of Josei^li and Margaret Conaglian, natives of Pennsylvania (w^here they were married), whence they moved to Stark County, Ohio, and from there to this county, where they *^ still reside. Our subject was united in marriage, September 14, 1872. with Bertie E. Lease, born near Tiffin, this county, July 8, 1842, a daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Lease, former a native of Maryland, latter of Ohio, and who located in Seneca County, Ohio, where they remained until the death of Mrs. Lease. Mr. Lease was afterward united in marriage with Mary L. McCormic, and moved to AVyandot County. where this wife died and he still resides. Mr. and Mrs. Conaghan were blessed with two children: Gertie A., born July 'S, 1878. and Orland J., l)orn March 15, 1875. Mr. Conaghan was raised on a farm and he now owns KM) acres of land. He had the misfortune to lose his wife May 25, ]876, while his children were quite young.

_ TIMOTHY CONNOR, farmer, P. O. Tiffin, was born in Ireland, January 1 7, 1818, son of Lawrence and Mary Connor, who remained in the old countiy until their death. Our subject immigrated to America. July 16, 1848, goinolirst to Connecticut, where he remained five years engaged in the rolling-mills, thence came to this county, where he has since resided. He was united in marriage, February 16, 1857, with Mary Coleman, born in Ireland in 1834, daughter of Daniel and Mary Coleman, also natives of the Emerald Isle, where the family remained until Mr. Coleman's death. Subsequently his widow and children immigrated to America about 1845. and here Mrs. Coleman was again married, this time to Michael Tw^omey, who died March 14. 1875; she still survives. To Mi-, and Mrs. Connor were born ten childi-en, six now living: Mary F. , Honora E. . Daniel F. , Lawrence J. , Katie A. and Julia A. Our subject, a farmer by occupation, owns 160 acres of land with good buildings thereon. He and his family are members of the Catholic Church.

HENRY DAVIDSON, farmer. P. O. Tiffin, was born in Pickaway County, Ohio. October 18. b818. a son of John and Mary A. Davidson, of " Irish descent. The ceremony which made our subject's parents husband and wife was performed in Ireland, and in 1812 they immigrated to America, and to Pennsylvania, where they remained but a short time, however, then moved to Pickaway County, Ohio, and from there to this county, in March, 1884, and here they lived and died. Our subject was iinited in marriage. December 7, 1848. with Rachel A. Morrison, born in Pennsylvania, October 10. 3823. a daughter of John H. and Charlotte Morrison, also natives of Pennsylvania, where they were married, thence moved to Seneca County, Ohio, in 1887, and here remained the balance of their lives. Mr. Morrison died November 17. 1857, and his widow August 16, 1888. To Mr. and Mrs. Davidson were born six children, of whom five are now living: Mary A., wife of Thomas Hedges; Sarah C. , Arthur J. , Henry C. and George W. ; an infant is deceased. Our sul)ject came to Ohio with his parents in March, 1884. and in 1848 settled on his present farm comprising 1 06 acres improved land. Mr. Davidson was real estate appraiser in 1870. He is a member of the United Brethren Church.

WILLIAM DAVIDSON, farmer. P. O. Tiffin, was born in Pickaway County. Ohio. September 15. 1821, son of John and Mary A. Davidson, of Scotch descent, and who were married in Ireland. They immigrated to America in 1812, bringing one child with them. They first lived a short time in Pennsylvania, then moved to Pickaway County, Ohio, and from there, in 1834, to this county, where they remained until death. Oiu- subject was united in marriage, in December. 1 848. with Maria Morrison, who was born in Pennsylvania November 1, 1810, daughter of Alexander and Mary Morrison, natives of Maryland, and wlio moved to Pennsylvania, and from there to Seneca County. Ohio, about IS'25. and here lived and died. To our subject and wife have been born nine children, six now living: Mary J., wife of Kev. Hiram Shumaker; John A; James; William H. ; Margaret A., wife of Austen C. Littler: and Ira L. Robert M. C. . born January 2, 1851, died August 10, 1862; Thomas M., born May 20, 1859, died March 4. 1860; and Walter S., born October 14, 1853, died July 14, 1883. Our subject, who owns 180 acres of land, mostly improved, settled on his present farm in 1843. He and his wife are members of the First Presbvterian Chiirch at Tiffin. Ohio.

JACOB DICE, farmer, P. O. Tiffin, one of the first settlers of the county, Avas born in Franklin County, Penn. , February 18, 1809, son of John and Esther Dice, natives of the East, who moved to Columbiana County, Ohio, in 1811, thence to Stark County, where they remained until death. Our subject was united in marriage, in Stark County. Ohio, March 14, 1833, with Maria Apley, a native of Pennsylvania, and to this union were born thirteen children, eight of whom are now living: Caroline (wife of John Benson), Ephraim, Amanda (wife of Charles Baker), John. Sarah (wife of Adam Weikert), Mary (wife of C. H. Sting). Frank and Sibylla, and five deceased: Lucinda, Matilda and three infants. Our subject after marriage first lived in Stark County, and from there moved to Seneca Township, this county, settling on the farm, now comprising eighty acres of good land, where he has since resided and where his wife died March 16. 1879. She was a member of the German Reformed Chin-eh. to which our subject also belongs.

THOMAS DUNN, farmer. P. O. Tiffin, was born in the State of New York May 12, 1825, a son of James and Mehitable Dunn, natives of New York, where they remained until death. Our subject was united in marriage. May 30, 1854. "with Ann Lake, born in New York, a daughter of Elijah and Dorcas Lake, natives of New York, and who came to Wyandot County. Ohio, where the former died: the latter is still living. Mr. and Mrs. Dunn aro the parents of eight children, seven of whom are now living: Irena A. (wife of Joseph Atteln). Lafayette N.. Elmer E.. Flora E. (wife of David W. Slone), James E.. Elmira L. and Alfred D. Mehitable A. is deceased. Our subject owns 1 20 acres of land, mostly improved, where he and his family live. He is becoming quite an old resident of Seneca Township, having settled here in 1854 on his present farm, which has undergone many changes since then.

ROBERT H. DUTROW. P. O. Tiffin, an enterprising young farmer and descendant of one of the pioneers of Seneca County, was born January 28, 1851, in Seneca Township, on the farm where he and his family now reside. His parents, Philip H. and Elizabeth Dutrow, were natives of Maryland, where they first settled after their marriage, and resided one year; thence moved to Ohio, locating in Seneca Township, this county, about 1832, and here they remained until Mrs. Dutrow' s death in 1881. Mr. Dutrow subsequently came to Tiffin, Ohio, where he now resides. Our subject was united in marriage. November 9, 1882, with Florence Holtz, born in Frederick County, Md., November 14, 1859. daughter of Oliver and Louisa Holtz. now residents of Maiyland. Mr. and Mrs. Dutrow are the parents of one son - Oliver P. . born May 11. 1884. Our subject resides on the old homestead, all of which his father cleared except one small field. He and his wife are members of the Second Reformed Church of Tiffin. Ohio.

DAVID M. FOOHT. farmer. P. O. McCutchenville. Wyandot County, was born on his present farm in Seneca Township, Seneca Coimty. March 6, 1842. a son of David and Varonica Foght, who were born in Pennsylvania, married and located in Fairfield County. Ohio, moving from there to this county, about 1828.

being am(jng its early settlers, and here lived and died. Mr. Foght died in 1881, his wife in 1874. They were the parents of twelve chikli-e!i. of whom only five are now living. Our subject was united in marriage. January 20, 1870, with Rebecca Zeis, born in Seneca County, Ohio, July 20. 1844, a daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Zeis, natives of Germany. Mr. Zeis, who was only four years of age when he came to this county, died in August, 1870: his widow, who was seventeen years old when she came here, died in 1878. Mr. and Mj^'s. Foght have one child, LibbieF. . born April 1. 1871. Our subject owns 124A^ acres of laud, mostly improved, where he and his family reside. He enlisted during the late civil war. in 1804, in Company B, Sixty-fourth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and participated in the battles of Spring Hill. Franklin atnl Nashville, serving in all about sixteen months.

HENRY FUNK. P. O. Berwick, an entei-jDrising farmc^r. was born on the farm where he and his family now reside in Seneca Township, this county, March 19. 1887; son of Daniel and Sarah Funk, former born in Fairfield County, Ohio, latter in Pennsylvania; they first settled in Fairfield County, afterward moved to Seneca County, and here remained until Mr. Funk's death. August lU, 1879; his widow is still living. Our subject was united in marriage, March 1 2, 1 807, with Elmira Shoup, a native of Seneca County. Ohio, born August 1 4, 1 840, daughter of Jacob and Margaret Shoup, the former a native of Franklin County. Perin. , the latter of Frederick County. Md. . and who came to this county in 1 844, where they have since remained. To Mr. and Mrs. Funk were born five children, of whom Clara. Daniel G. and John L. are now living, the others having died in infancy. Our subject enlisted in the army during the late civil war, October 20. 180)1. in Company K, Forty-ninth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was discharged December 31, 1805. He is a F. & A. M.

J. K. FUNK, farmer. P. O. Berwick, was born on the old home farm where he and his family reside, in Seneca Township, this county. July 29. 1841, eon of Daniel and Sarah Funk, the former born in Fairfield County, Ohio, the latter in Pennsylvania; after their marriage they settled in Fairfield County; thence moved to Seneca Township, this county, where they remained. Daniel Funk died August 19, 1879; his widow resides with her son J. K. Our subject was united in marriage, October 25, 1877, with Silva A. Stoner, born in Seneca County, Ohio. July 21, 1854, a daughter of George and Louisa Stoner, the former a native of Maryland, the latter of Knoxville. Pemi. After Mr. and Mrs. Stoner were married they settled in this county, where they remained till 1800. at which time they moved to Henry County, Ohio, where they have since resided. Mr. and Mrs. Funk are the i)arents of four children: Oliver M.. Hattie E., Arthiu- and Bertha. During the late war of the Rebellion Mr. Funk enlisted. October 20, 1801, in Company K, Fortyninth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, participated in several serious engagements, was always found at his post, and was mustered out at Texas after serving foiu' years, foui" months and ten days. Tie is a F. & A. M. He and his family are highlv respected in the communitv in which they live.

JOSEPH GILLIG, farmer. P. O". Tiffin was born in Stark County. Ohio, in August. 1825. a son of Andrew and Catharine Gillig. natives of Germany, and who immigrated to Lancaster County, Penn. , in 1815, where they lived seven years ; thence moved to Stark County, where they remained until 1844, and from there to this county, residing here until death. Mrs. Gillig died several years ago. and Mr. Gillig in 18r)9. Our subject was twice united in marriage; the first time, in 1850. with Caroline Sanders, who was born in Seneca CoTinty. Ohio, and departed this life in 1870. Mr. Gillig was married on second occasion, Febriiarv 1. 1871. to Marv Mvre, born in Seneca Countv. Ohio,

July U, 1N42. a daughter of John and Margaret Myre, the former now living, the'lattej- deceased. Mr. G-illig has had seventeen children, nine by his first wife and eight by the last, and of these twelve are still living. Our subject is a tanner by trade, birt has engaged in farming and bee culture most of his life. He owns 1 (58 acres of land, mostly improved, where he and his family reside. He has served as a member of the school board of his township. He and his family are members of the Catholic Church.

PETER HAEFLING, farmer. P. O. Titfin, was born in Germany. October 8. 1821, son of Balthasar and Margaret Haefliog, also natives of Germany, where they were married, and whQ immigrated to America and to Pennsylvania in 1838. where they lived until 1839, then came to Ohio and located in Tiffin, Seneca County, and here remained until death; Mrs. Haefling died in 1845,' Mr. Haefling in 1864. Elizabeth, daughter of Michael and Elizabeth Straiisbaugh. was born in Pennsylvania, November 10. 1829, and on February 19, 1852, was united in marriage with the subject of this sketch, and to this union were born five childi-en. Mrs. Haefling departed this life. June 3(\ 1864, a communicant of the Catholic Church. Our subject married, November 29, 1 806,- for his second wife, Joanna Redmond, who was born in Sandxisky.' Ohio. July 30. 1834. a daughter of Michael and Bridget Redmond, natives* of Ireland, and who were married in Halifax, N. Y.. where they settled until about 1832, when they came to Sandusky County, Ohio, thence moved to Seneca County, in 1835, 'where they remained during life. Mr. Redmond died in 1849. his widow in 1854. Our subject is the father of ten children: JohnM.. Joseph P.. William F.. Charles E.. Margaret E., Louisa E. and James M. (living) and Henry A., George B. and Anna E. (deceased). Mr. Haefling. a miller by trade, is now engaged in farming, and owns 136 acres improved land whereon he and his family reside. Mr. and Mrs. Haefling and family are members of the Catholic Church. He has filled the office of justice of the peace about nineteen years, and served two terms as infirmary director. He is a self-made man and has met with fair success through life.

OWEN HAINES, P. O. Berwick, was born in Carroll County. Md.. September 15, 1830: son of Job and Ann Haines, born in Carroll County, Md., and Schuylkill County, Penn. . respectively, and who moved to Seneca^ County, Ohio, in 1840, where "they died, the former in 1845. the latter in 1857. Our subject was married. November 10, 1859, to Nancy Terflinger. who was born in Seneca County, Ohio, November 18, 1835. Her parents were Jacob and Elizabeth Terflinger. former born in Ohio, latter in Switzerland, and who settled in this county, where they remained until death. Mr. and Mrs. Owen Haines have had six'children: Levi C. Esther, Ida M., Charles, Leroy and Bertha E. Our subject was raised on a farm, which he left' when eighteen years old to learn the trade of stone-mason: when twenty-one years of age he drove cattle across the plains to California, where he engaged in mining until 1854, when he retiu-ned home, and has since been farming, excei^t for four months when he was in the army ; he was a member of Company B. One Hundred and Sixty-fourth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He and his brt)ther Levi C. are euterprising '^farmers of this county. Mr. Haines owns a nice farm where he and his family reside. He has been a F. & A. M. since 1854.

LEVI HAINES, farmer and stock-dealer, P. O. Adrian, was born in Carroll County, Md., August 31, 1838; son of Job and Ann Haines, the former born in Carroll County, Md. . the latter in Schuylkill County. Penn. ; they came to Seneca County, Ohio, in 1840, and here lived and died Mr. Haines September 13, 1845, and his widow May 1, 1857. Our subject was united in marriao-e October 29. 1868. with Mary Zint. born in Stark County. Ohio. July

23, 1848. daughter of Joseph and Julia Zint, the former a native of France, the latter of Pennsylvania, and who moved fi'om Stark County, Ohio, to this county, where they have remained ever since. Mr. Zint emigrated to America in 1828. arriving in New York May 4, same year. Oiu' subject and wife are the parents of three childi-en: Harry G. , born July 9, 1809; Idella M., born Octolier 24. 1873; and James A., born October 14, 1880. Mr. Haines was reared on a farm, then worked at stone cutting at Tiffin, Ohio; from there he went to California, where he engaged in mining until 1801, when he made a prospecting tour through Washington and Idaho Teii'itories, returning home in 1804, and has since remained in Seneca Township. He owns 240 acres of land, and is engaged in farming and stock-dealing. He is a F. & A. M.

GEOKGE A. HARMON, farmer, P. O. McCutchenviUe, Wyandot County, Avas born October 13, 1849, and reared on the homestead farm, where he still resides, and which comprises sixty acres of land in vSeneca Township, this county. His parents were George and Elizabeth Harmon, the former a native of Virginia, born May 9, 1807; the latter born in Ross County, Ohio, January 0. 1812; they were manied in Seneca Townshi^D, this county, December 23, 1831, where they remained until IVIrs. Harmon's death, July 25, 1875. They were parents of fourteen children, thirteen growing to be men and women, and, of these, ten are now living in different parts of the "United States. George Harmon, Sr. . still resides on the home farm, and it is quite interesting to hear him narrate the adventures of his boyhood, when Seneca Township was covered with woods which abounded with wild turkeys, deer and hogs, and where were yet some Indians. Our subject was united in marriage, September 30, 1879, with Alice Cooper, born in Wyandot County, Ohio, December 30, 1850, daughter of John and Mary E. Cooper, the former a native of New Jersey, the latter of Ohio, and who settled in Wyandot County, where they still remain. To our subject and wife have been born two childi'en: Alva G., born December 22, 1880, died January 8, 1881, and Goldie F.. ])orn January 5, 1884.

JOHN HECK, farmer, P. O. Tiffin, is a descendant of one of the old pioneers of Seneca Township, this county. He was born on the farm where he and his family now reside, November 1 2, 1837 ; son of George and Sarah Heck, the former born in Perry County, Ohio, October 5, 1797; the latter, a native of Germany, departed this life in 1839. George Heck was subseqviently united in marriage with Sarah Karr, who was born near Gettysbui'g, Penn. , and died in 1874; he is still living, and resides on the farm where he has spent sixtythree years of his life. Oiu- subject was maiiied, January 4, 1801, the object of his choice being Phoebe Ralston, who was born in Bloom Township, this county, April 3, 1842. Her parents, Samuel and Elizabeth Ralston, natives of Virginia, came to this county in 1824. Mr. Ralston died January- 4, 1808; his widow resides in Bloom Township, this county. Mr. and Mrs. Heck have been blessed with five children: Sarah E., Georgiana, Joseph H. , Maud M. and Alma C. Mr. Heck is one of the enterprising farmers of Seneca County. He and his wife are consistent members of the United Brethren Church.

HENRY HEPF, farmer, P. O. New Riegel, was born, July 13, 1813. in Bavaria, Germany, where his parents, Michael and Frances Hepf, lived and died. Oiu- subject immigrated to America and came to this county in 1830. where he has since lived. He has been engaged in farming nearly all his life and now owns 135 aci'es of fine land, where he and his family reside. He wa-- married, July 15, 1839, to Elizabeth Copier, also a native of Germany, born February 27, 1817, daxighter of Jacob and Elizabeth Copier, who immigrated to America and to Seneca County and here remained until death. To Mr, and Mrs. Hepf have been born twelve children, eleven of whom are now living: Henry, Peter. Magdalena, Joseph, Christena, Margaret, Catharine, Jacob, Frank, Helena and Veronica. Elizabeth is deceased. The family are faithful members of the Catholic Church, and are among the first citizens of the township.

HENRY HOUCK. farmer, P. O. McCutchenville, A\'yandot County, one of the early settlers of Seneca County, Ohio, was born December 29, 1810, a son of Michael and Margaret Houck. He was brought up on a farm and received a common school education. In 1832 he settled in Seneca County, Ohio, and after residing near Tiffin a short time, moved on his present farm. He was married, May. 9, 1841, to Piachel J., daughter of Frederick "W. and Catharine Shriver. Mr. and Mrs. Houck are the parents of four children: William, Lewis F., Ezra M. and Hiram S. Our subject was reared on a farm and has been engaged in agriculture all his life. He owns forty acres of wellimproved land, where he and his family reside. He and his wife are consistent members of the Reformed Church at Tiffin, and are a very highly respected couple.

AMOS KELLER, miller, P. O. Tiffin, was born in Fairfield County. Ohio, December 20, 1839, son of Joseph and Elizabeth Keller, the former born in Pennsylvania in 1797, and the latter in Ohio in 1807. They were married in Fairfield County. Ohio, in 1829, where they remained until Mrs. Keller's death in June, I84(i: in 1848 Joseph Keller then married Nancy Good, anativ(i of Fairfield County, Ohio, and in November, 1849, they moved to this county, and here lived until his death, which occurred January lo, 1855. His widow subsequently returned to her native county. Our subject was married, October 10. 1867. to 'Martha E. Sneaihe. born in Seneca County, Ohio, September 1 . 1846, daughter of William and Martha Sneathe, the latter deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Keller are the parents of two children: Rufus E., born July 7, 1868, and Addie F., born March 30, 1871. Mr. Keller acquired a college education at Tiffin, and at Delaware, Ohio. He then engaged in teaching for eight years, but afterward embai'ked in milling business, and now owns a flouring, saw and planing-mill, and a small tract of good land on which he has erected one of the finest residences in northern Ohio. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Chiarch. Mr. Keller has taken an active part in every educational, moral and religious enterprise, which has a tendency to elevate his fellow, and especially is he prominent in Sabbath-school and temperance work. He is one of those self-made men who have risen from comparative povertv and obscurity to position and wealth.

JOHN M. LAUGHLIN, farmer, P. O. Berwick, was born in Urbana. Steuben Co., N. Y., October 10. 1839, son of John and Mary W. Laugh! in, who were parents of twelve children, four of whom are now living. His father was born in L'eland in 1808, immigrated to New York in 1826, and was married in Urbana, about 1836, to Mary \V. Hill, who was born in Middlesex. Ontario Co., N. Y., in 1818; they then settled in New York, where they remained until his death, which occurred September 4, 1857; his widow subsequently moved to Wyandot County, Ohio, where she now resides. Oiu' subject was united in marriage, January 4, 1866, with Helen J. Ewing, born in Seneca Township, this county. October 8, 1840, daiighter of Anderson and Julia A. (Brinkerhoff) Ewing, natives of Gettysbiu'g, Penn. . where they were married and first settled; but ill 1840 they came to this county, and remained until Mrs. Ewing' s death, which occurred in 1817. Mr. Ewing was married, on second occasion, to Lucretia Crooks; removed to Wyandot County. Ohio, where he died in 1875; hi-; wido.v still resides there on the old home farm. Our subject and wife are the parents of live children, two now living: Mary A., born January 13, 1869, and Edna E. , born July 7. 1873, and three deceased: Albertus E., Hattie M. and Emma E. Mr. Laughlin, who in early life engaged in farraing and teaming, came to Ohio in 1859, and located in Wyandot County, where he was married, and afterward moved to this county, where he has since been engaged in farming. During the late civil war he enlisted. July 29, 1862, in Company F, One Hundi'ed and First Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, participated in a number of hard- fought battles, and was mustered out June 12, 1865. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. Mr. and Mrs. Laughlin are members of the Methodist Episcopal Chiu'ch.

LORENZ LEY, farmer, P. O. Tiffin, was .born in France November 19, 1835, a son of Anthony and Mary Ley, also natives of France, where they lived and died, the former July 29, 1869, the latter in 1 864. Our subject immigrated to America, coming direct to Seneca County, Ohio, in 1847, and after residing here foiu* years went to Australia, where he engaged in mining for six years; fi'om there he went to New Zealand, and staid two years; after which he returned to his native land, and remained eleven months ; then set sail for America again, finally settling in this county. He was married, February 12, 1866, to Catharine Fry, born in Seneca County, Ohio, April 1, 1836, a daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Fry, natives of France, who immigrated to Ohio about 1830, where they remained until death. Mr. Fry departed this life in 1866, and his widow in 1879. Mr. and Mrs. Ley are the parents of seven children: Charles V., Joseph A., Clara E., Mary L., Annie R., Theresa H. and Frank L. Our subject, who is one of the well-to-do farmers of Seneca County, owns 210 acres of improved land, with sjDlendid buildings thereon. He and his family are members of the Catholic Chui'ch.