Thompson Township (part 14 of 16)

JOSEPH LONSWAY, farmer, P. O. Tiffin, an old pioneer of this county, was born in Three Rivers, Lower Canada. February 8, 181§, a son of Baptist and Theresa Lonsway, also natives of Lower Canada, where they "I'emained until their death. Our subject came to the United States in 1836, first to Buffalo, N. Y. , then to Michigan, where he remained until 1839 ; then he moved to Sandusky City, Erie Co., Ohio, and while at that place he and his brother took a contract to build and keep in repair the railroad from Sandusky to Kenton, then called the Mad River & Lake Erie Railroad. They followed their contract for eight years, and on the fulfillment of his contract our subject took up his abode in Tiffin, this county, and fi-om there went to farming in Wyandot County, remaining there two years, and then returned to Seneca County, where he has since resided. ]Mr. Lonsway was united in marriage the first time, in 1842, with Sarah A. Julian, born in Maryland, and who departed this life in Wyandot County, Ohio, November 29, 1849. Subsequently Mi-. Lonsway was married. May 25, 1852, to Rebecca Johnson, who was born in Maryland in 1821, and died in Seneca County, Ohio, in Decembei-, 1857. June 18, 1860, our subject was married to his third wife, Mary R. Allwines, born in Pennsylvania October 6, 1840, daughter of John and Mary T. Allwines, who, about 1856, came to Ohio, where Mr. Allwines died in 1877; his widow still sui'vives. To our subject have been born seventeen children, of whom thirteen are now living. He was reared on a farm, and now owns 120 acres of good land where he and his family reside. They are members of the Catholic Church at Tiffin, Ohio. * .

ROBERT McCLELLAN, farmer, P. O. Tiffin, was born in Kentucky April 17, 1818, a son of Joseph and Jane McClellan. natives of Pennsylvania, Avho were married in Kentucky', where they remained about six years, thence moved to Seneca County, Ohio, in the fall of 1822, and here lived and died.

the former in 1860. the latter in 1866. Our subject was united in marriage, January "28. 1847, with Sarah Einsel. born in Fairfield County, Ohio. December 11. 1826, a daughter of John and Elizabeth Einsel, natives of Pennsylvania and Ohio respectively, and who first located in Fairfield County, thence moved to this county about 1883, where they remained until their death. Mr. Einsel died in 1872: his wife in 1866. Mr. and Mrs. McClellan have been blessed with seven children, of whom six are now living: Walter E., Caroline, Alice, Flora. Cora and Elizabeth: an infant is deceased. Mr. McClellan, who was reared on a farm, has been very successful, and now owns 177 acres of land mostly improved. He has filled the office of county commissioner six years, and was trustee of his township for several years.

JONATHAN REDFOX, farmer, P. O. Berwick.' was born in Seneca Township, this county, December 3. 1843, on the farm where he now resides; a son of Jacob and Joanna Eedfox, natives of Germany, who settled in Seneca Township, this county, about 1833. They were parents of eight children: Jacob. William. Hemy. Jonathan, John, Rosana. Elizabeth and Christena. Mrs. Redfox departed this life in 1851. Jacob Redfox survived her until 1866, when he, too, passed away from earth. Our subject was reared on a farm, and has been engaged in agricultural pursuits nearly all his life, now owning seventy-eight acres of land in a splendid state of cultivation. He was maiTied, February 15. 1870. to Eliza, daughter of Jacob and Nancy Von Blon, natives of Germany. To Mr. and Mrs. Redfox were born five children, three of whom are living: Emanuel, born June 9, 1874; Charles E. , born April 15, 1876, and Audi-ew W., born October 26, 1880. Mi-s. Redfox departed this life November 6, 1880. leaving her husband, childi-en and a large circle of fi'iends to mourn their loss. Oiu- subject served in the late war of the Rebellion sixteen months. He is one of the school board of Seneca Township; a member of the German Reformed Church.

BENJAMIN C.'REEME, farmer, P. O. Tiffin, was born in Dauphin County, Penn. , September 12, 1835 ; son of Benjamin and Eliza Reeme, natives of Pennsylvania, who immigrated to Ohio and settled in this county in 1857, where they remained until ]\Ii-. Reeme" s death November 20, 1880. His widow survives him. Our subject was united in marriage, November 5, 1863, with Cynthia B. Jennings, born in Seneca County, Ohio, August 26. 1838, daughter of Jacob S. and Osee Jennings, the former a native of New Jersey, the latter of Warren County. Ohio, and who located in this county several years ago. where they lived and died. To our subject and wife were born three children: Harry E., born August 27, 1864; Oliver G., born November 13, 1866, and Charlie C, born June 8, 1869. Mr. Reeme who was reared on a farm, now owns sixtyfoui' acres of land mostly improved, whereon he and his family now reside. He and his wife are meinbers of the Methodist Protestant Church. Mr. Reeme has met with fair success through life, and his family is highly respected by the community in which they live.

DANIEL REISZ, farmer, P. O. Berwick, was born in Bavaria. Germany, November 9, 1829 ; son of Jacob and Mary E. Reisz, who immigrated to America in 1 833, coming by way of New York to Seneca Township, this county, settling on the farm of eighty acres (where our subject and family now reside), where they erected a cabin in the woods and here lived the residue of their lives. Our siibject, who was reared on a farm, still follows agricultiual pursuits. He was married November 15, 1860, to Mary A., daughter of Daniel and Sarah Funk, and who departed this life June 30, 1872. Mr. Reisz remained a widower until June 5. 1873. when he married Susan, daughter of John and Susan Heni-y, and who was born July 30. 1850. To this union have been born fonr children:

Lucy I., bora April 3,_18T4: Laura U., born February 1, 3 876; Lainantha J., born December 22, IHtl, and Charles T., born August 28, 1879. During the late war of the Rebellion oiu- subject was drafted September 28, 1804,'^ into Company G, 8ixty-fom-th Ohio Volunteer Infantry ; he participated in a number of hard fought battles and was honorably discharged June 10, 1865.

INMAN EOLEY, farmer, P. O. McCutchenyille, Wyandot County, was born in Virginia, December 1, 1810, son of Jesse and Lida Roley, natives of Virginia, where they remained until the death of the former, in 1812. Mrs. Jesse Holey and family subsequently moved to Perry County, Ohio, thence to this county in 1833, and here she died July 31. 1843. 'Oui- subject was united in marriage. May 15, 1841, with Maiy, daughter of Shepherd Cowdiy, and who was born March 7, 1817, and died February 10. 1875. She was a consistent member of the United Brethren Church. jNIi-. Roley was married on second occasion, August 24, 1879, to Millie Twiggs, who was born in Maryland, June 14, 1829, a daughter of Nathaniel Twiggs. Oiu- subject has been engaged in farming through life, and now owns 120 acres of good land, where he and his family reside. Mr. and Mrs. Roley are members of the United Brethren Church. He has l^een a member of the school board. He located on his present farm in 1833. and has seen Seneca Township changed fi-om a wilderness to what it is at present.

CHRISTIAN RUEHLE, farmer, P. O. Adi-ian,was born in Seneca County, Ohio, February 29, 1 848 ; son of John J. and Catharine Ruehle, the former born in Wm-temberg, Germany, and the latter in Seneca County, Ohio. John J. Ruehle settled in this county where he died; his widow survives him. Our subject was united in marriage. February 12, 1872, with Mary Gessner, born in Seneca County, Ohio, April 22. 1851 ; her parents, Michael and Eva Gessner, natives of Germany, immigrated to America, coming to Ohio several years ago, where they remained the Imlance of their days. Our subject and wife have been blessed with three children: A. J. David, Hattie L. and Arthur G. Mr. Ruehle is a blacksmith by trade, but has followed farming nearly all his life; he owns forty acres of good land in Wyandot County, Ohio, also his undivided interest in the home farm, Avhere he and his family reside. Mr. Ruehle is one of the enterprising and respected farmers of the township.

DANIEL FRIEDERICH RUEHLE, farmer, P. O. Berwick, an enterprising old gentleman, was born in Germany, March 31, 1814; sou of Tobias and Barbara Ruehle, who remained in the old country until theii' death. Our subject was united in marriage, November 10, 1839, in his native land with Margaret M. Ruehle, of same nativity, born May 29, 1815, daughter of Daniel E. and Anna M. Ruehle, who lived and died in Gei-many. Our subject and family came to Ohio in 1848 and located in this county, where they reside at present. Mr. and Mi-s. Ruehle have been blessed with- twelve childi-en - six boys and six girls - of whom six survive: Barbara M. , Frederica C. , Jacob F.. Louisa C, Daniel E. and Jonas; the deceased are Margaret B., Christian F.. Catharine E. , Rosanna R., David and an infant. Our subject worked in a vineyard in Germany; has been engaged in farming since he came to this country and now owns 120 acres of land, whereon he and his family reside. IVIr. and Mrs. Ruehle and their childi-en are members of the German Lutheran Church.

JAMES SANDERS, farmer, P. O. Berwick, was born in Stark County, Ohio, April 5, 1829; son of Anthony and Mary A. Sanders, natives of Pennsylvania, where they were married and first settled ; thence they came to Ohio, locating in Stark County: and from there moved to Seneca County, where they remained until their death. Our subject was united in marriage. May

24, 1855, witli Ellen M. M. Conaghan, born in Stark County, Ohio, August 28, 1836, daughter of Joseph and Margaret Conaghan (whose sketch appears elsewhere). Mr. and Mrs. Sanders are the parents of eight children, of whom six survive: Julius J., Cora M., Arthur A., Ethel L., Eunice C. and Raymond D. ; the deceased are Jessie M., born September 28, 1861, and Nellie I., born July 4, 1863. Our subject is serving his second term as infirmary director of the county and has filled the office of trustee of his township. He and his wife are consistent members of the Catholic Church.

WILLIAM SHELDON, farmer, P. O. McCutchenville, Wyandot County, was born in England May 9, 1835, a son of John and Elizabeth Sheldon, natives of England, where they remained until their death. Our subject was united in marriage, March 25, 1858. with Ellen King, also a native of England, born November 25, 1840; her parents died when she was but a child. Our subject and wife were married in their native land, and immigrated to America and to this county in 1861, where they have since resided. This union has been blessed with six children: Henry, born June 21, 1859; Anna M., born December 2, I860; Hettie E., born September 13. 1862; JohnN., born April 11, 1865; George W. P., born October 29, 1872, died March 19, 1885; and Edith M., born October 3, 1877. Mr. Sheldon was engaged in farming in England, and has followed agricultural pui'suits since coming to Seneca County.

JACOB TLRICH STAIB, farmer, P. O. Tiffin, was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, February 13, 1815: a son of Jacob and Elizabeth C. Staib, also natives of Germany, who immigrated to America and to Ohio in 1835, locating in this county, where they remained until death, the former dying March 12, 1867, aged eighty seven, and the latter October 16, 1880, aged ninetyseven years. Our subject came to Ohio in 1833, and was married in this county, July 2, 1846, to Sarah C. Houck, born in Germany January 11, 1815, a daughter of Christian and Magdalene Houck. To Mr. and Mrs. Staib were born six childi'en, of whom five are now living: Caroline, Jacob, Thusmelda (wife of Valentine Huffman), Catharine (wife of Carl Wittig) and Elizabeth; Magdalena is deceased. Our subject owns 117 acres of good land, mostly improved, all acquired by his own industry. He and his family are members of the Evangelical Church. Mr. Staib had the misfortune to lose his wife November 10, 1883. She was kind and faithful to him, and was a loving mother to her childi-en.

GEORGE SWIG ART, farmer. P.O. Tiffin, was born in Maryland December 20, 1825. His parents, Joseph and Susanna Swigart, natives of Maiyland, came to Seneca County, Ohio, in June, 1837. iu'st settling in Bloom Township, but afterward moving to Eden Township, where Mrs. Swigart died. Joseph Swigart married a second time, and is now deceased; his widow still survives him. Our subject was united in marriage, in August, 1850, with Sarah A. Ralston, born in Virginia June 25, 1825, daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Ralston, natives of Virginia, and who came to this county in March, 1834. Mr. Ralston died January 4, 1868; his widow is still living. To our subject and wife was born one child, George M. , now deceased. IVIi*. Swigart is a miller by trade, an occupation he followed until four years ago, since when he has been engaged in farming. He owns 124 acres of improved land, where he and his wife reside. He is a F. & A. M. Mrs. Swigart is a consistent member of the Ignited Brethren Church.

CHRISTOPHER TERFLINGER, farmer, P. O. McCutchenville, Wyandot County, was born October 5, 1836, on the farm where he and his family now reside, in Seneca Township, this county. His parents were Jacob and Eliza- beth Terflinger, the former a native of Perry County, Ohio, the latter of the town of Bretzerville, Canton of Basel, Switzerland. They were married in Lancaster, Fairfield Connty, Ohio, and settled in this county, where they remained until death. Our subject was united in marriage, March 17, 1880, with Julia Shober. born in Maryland, July 3, 1851, daughter of Frederick and Malinda Shober, natives of the old country, who immigrated to Maryland and from there to Wyandot County, Ohio, where they lived until about 1860, when they moved to Adrian, this county, and there remained until IVIr. Shober' s death. His widow still survives him. Our subject was reared on a farm and now owns 109 acres of land mostly improved, where he and his wife reside. They are consistent members of the' Methodist Church. INIr. Terflinger is a member of the I. O. O. F.

LEWIS TERFLINGER, farmer, P. O. Berwick, was l)orn in Fairfield County, Ohio, June 1-4, 1824; a son of Christopher and Elizabeth Terflinger, natives of Virginia, where they were married and where they settled for a number of years ; then moved to Fairfield County, Ohio, and resided twenty years on the same farm ; fi-om there moved to Wyandot County and dwelt two years with their son, Daniel; from Wyandot County they came to this county in 1830, and lived on the farm where our subject and wife now reside, and here the mother died in April, 1865, and the father in March, 1 866. Our subject was united in marriage, April 16, 1872, with Margaret Kenner, born in Wurtemberg, Germany, Aj)ril 12, 1826. Mr. Terflinger, who was raised on a farm, has engaged in agricultural pursuits nearly all his life, and has lived fifty-four vears on his present farm which comprises 120 acres of fine land. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

THEOBALD WAGNER (deceased) was born in Germany, March 19, 1821. His parents, Theobald and Catharine Wagner, immigrated to America, coming direct to Seneca County, Ohio, about 1833, and here remained until the death of Theobald Wagner, Sr., which occurred in 1847; his widow siirvives him. The subject of this sketch w^as united in marriage, December 3, 1848, with Margaret Diehl, born in Germany, December 20, 1829, a daughter of Abraham and Catharine Diehl, also natives of Germany, and wdio immi grated to Hancock County, Ohio, about 1833, where they remained until death, the former dying in 1871, the latter in 1878. To Mr. and Mrs. Wagner were born nine children, of whom six are now living: Alpheus, Josephine, George F. , John A. , Charles T. and Franklin D. The deceased are Mary, Catharine and an infant. Our subject and wife, after they were married, first settled in Hancock County, Ohio, and there remained until 1860, when they came to Seneca Township, this county, and here resided until his death which occurred July 17, 1884. At the time of his death he owned 193 acres of good land where his widow and family now reside. He was a consistent member of the Reformed Church, to which his widow also belongs.

JOSEPH C. \\'EHRLE, P. O. Berwick, one of the industrious young farmers of Seneca County, Ohio, was born in Big Spring Township, this county, July 5, 1861 ; a son of George an^ Elizabeth (Long) Wehrle, former born in Riegel, Germany, March 4, 1820, a son of Joseph and Elizabeth Wehrle, both natives of Germany; latter born in Bairou, Germany, Juno 6, 1827, daughter of David and Margaret Long, also natives of Germany, the former of whom was born in 1791, died in 1857, the latter born May 1. 1801, died November 22, 1866. George Wehrle and Elizabeth Long were united in marriage in New Riegel, Seneca Co., Ohio, June 14, 1847, and were the parents of foxirteen children, of whom seven are now living: Mary, wife of Georcre Emerine, born February 1, 1849; Elizabeth, wife of Jacob Feck, born

September S, 1851; Agatha, wife of William Beilliartz, born February 0, 1858; John J., born April 0, 1851); Joseph C. ; Frank E., born November 9. 1863, and George E.. born March 8. 18/0. Om- subject was reared on a farm and has followed agricultural pursuits all his life. He has been a resident of Seneca Township for five years. He is a member of the Catholic Church.

ADAM WEIKERT, farmer, P. O. Berwick, is a native of Seneca Township, this county, born April 3, 1836, son of Peter and Susan Weikert, natives of Ohio: they were married in Wyandot County, that State, subsequently, in 1876, locating near Tiffin, Ohio, where_ they reside at present. Our subject was united in marriage, December 1, 1870, with Sarah A. Dice, born in Stark County, Ohio, July 1 6, 1843, where her parents Jacob and Maria Dice, natives of Pennsylvania, were united in marriage, and where they first settled; they afterward moved to this county, where Mrs. Dice died March 10, 1879; her husband survives her. To Mr. and Mrs. AVeikert has been born one child. Charles O. Our subject was reared on a farm and has followed agricultural pursuits the greater portion of his life; he owns eighty acres of land, on which there is a beautiful residence where he and his family reside. Mr. Weikert, during his yoxmger days, engaged in teaching school for a few years. He has filled the offices of assessor and trustee of this township. He and his family are ineml^ers of the Presbyterian Church.

JOSEPH WEISENBERGER. farmer. P. O. New Biegel, was born in France, March 17, 1826, son of Matthias and Josephine Weisenberger, who immigrated to Seneca Township, this county, in 1833, and here lived and died, the former in 1846, the latter in 1836. Our subject was united in marriage. August 16. 1848, with Elizabeth Young, also a' native of France, and who carne with her people to this county in 1846, where they lived the residue of their lives; Mrs. Weisenberger died July 12, 1878. She was a member of the Catholic Chui'ch. Mr. Weisenberger on second occasion, November 28, 1882, was married to Mary Long, a native of this county, born September 21, 1837, a daughter of John F. and Elizabeth Long, natives of Switzerland, who immigrated to this county, in a very early day, and have here remained ever since. Our subject was the father of seven childi-en, of whom four are now living: Margaret, wife of Frederick Hoffer; Joseph P. ; Mary, wife of Joseph Plance; and Magdalene. Mr. Weisenberger owns 242 acres of improved land where he resides. He and his wife and family are faithful members of the Catholic Church.

WILLIAM WENNER. farmer, P. O. Tiffin, was born in Lehigh County, Penn., September 5, 1824, son of W^illiam and Elizal)eth Wenner, natives of Pemisylvania. where they remained until their death. Our subject Avas united in marriage, in Pennsylvania, February 7, 1865, with Mary Stopp, born in Lehigh County. Penn.. March 22. 1840. In 1867 they moved to Seneca County. Ohio, settling on the farm where they now reside and which consists of 120 acres of tine land. To this union were born six childi-en, of whom only two survive: Ellen S., born July 27, 1871, and Mary A., born September 16, 1880. Our subject has been a farmer all his life. He and his wife are members of the German Reformed Church, and are considered among the best people of the county. i

MARTIN WERLING, farmer, P. O. Tiffin, was born in Stark County, Ohio, September 28. 1832, son of Nicholas and Susan Werling, natives of Belgium, where they were married; thence they emigrated to America and to Stark County, Ohio" in 1831, and after remaining there five years they moved to Seneca County and then to Indiana in 1867, where Mr. Werling lost his wife by death in 1873. he remaining until 1880, when he came to this county and made liis home with his son until 1881, when he. too. died. Our subject was united in marriage. September 10, 1861. with Mary Lonsway. born in Seneca County. Ohio. May 14,1843, a daughter of Joseph and Sarah A. LonswaA-. the former living, latter now deceased. To our subject and wife have been born eleven children, ten of whom are now living: Joseph A., Sarah A.. Emma E. , Rosa A. , Susan K. , Lewis S. , Leander M. , George E. . Leo A. and Mary M. Emily is deceased. Our subject acquired the means to mate a start iii life in the mines of California, and now owns 173 acres of land, mostly improved, where he and his family reside. They are members of the Catholic Church.

AARON YAMBERT. minister, postoffice McCutchenville, Wyandot Count}-, a native of Berks County, Penn. . was born February 1 4. 18(M), son'of JohnH. and Sibylla (Glick) Yambert. natives of Pennsylvania, where they married and settled, and where Mrs. Yambert died. John H. Y'ambert subsequently married Catharine (Cooney ) Yambert, also a native of Pennsylvania, and Avith his family moved to Seneca Township. Seneca Co., Ohio, in 1831. where be resided until his death, which occurred May '24, 1863. He had four children by his first wife: JohnH.. Aaron. Sarah and Mary; and seven by his second wife: John. Daniel, Samuel. Solomon. Lydia, AVilliam and Susannah. His father was a native of Saxony, a i)hysician of prominence, who emigrated to this country in the colonial period, and served as an officer in the Revolutionary war. Our subject was reared on a farm until eighteen years old. after which he worked several years at the cai-p enter' s trade. At the age of twenty years he was converted, and at about twenty-one became a member of the Evangelical Association under Conrad Kring's administration. In 1832 Mr. Y'ambert was licensed by the conference as an itinerant minister, and commenced his ministerial labors in Lancaster and Pickaway Counties. Ohio, and continued in this calling for twenty- seven successive years, during much of which time he experienced the hardships and privations incident to ministerial pioneer life. After traveling a few years in this State, he retiu-ned to Pennsylvania and traveled one year on a circuit, called Som(>rset. which was located partly in Pennsylvania, Virginia and Maryland: then Erie Circuit. Penn. (in what is now Erie, Crawford and Warren Counties), and here, on one occasion, rode sixty miles through a bold, rough country in one day, and preached at his regular appointment that night. In 1837 he assisted Rev. Jacob Bose in conducting the first protracted meeting ever held by the Evangelical Association. The man, at whose house the meetings were held, was not a believer, and talked of not letting the meetings go on there much longer, when one night Mr. Yambert. in a ser mon, so graphically described the temptation of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden by the serpent, that it made a deep impression on his mind. This man kej^t a still-house, and the next morning the first thing that met his eyes on opening the still-house door was a large serpent coiled in a beer hogshead. He was so confounded by the coincidence that he returned to the house, told what had occurred to those present, ate nothing that day. and the following morning ascended to the meeting room iipstairs and began praying, finally became fully converted, and did not return to the still-house during the meeting. Thence Mr. Yambert was sent to Miami Circuit, and while there was married. He remained on that circuit two years in all. and then returned to Wayne Circuit, thence to Pickaway County. While on a circuit in Marion County, he went to the Whetstone Settlement and settled a dispute, concerning lightning rods, between the class leader and exhorter rs. some of the members, who. in their superstition regarded any pi'eoaiitionary measures as defying the power of God. He traveled for many years afterward in the western portion of the State, on different circuits. On one occasion, after preaching in Bettsville in the forenoon, he attempted to cross to Mud Creek Prairie, which was in sight, to meet an appointment there. He could see the hoiise, and on horseback started to cross direct, but the ground was wet and the grass as high as his head. His horse got stuck in the mud, slipi:)ed and fell, throwing Mr. Yambert off and completely covering him with mud; in that condition he arrived at his destination and preached just as he was. At another time, after starting to go through a dense forest in search of a new preaching place, he lost his way. He started Monday morning before breakfast, although requested to take refi-eshment, saying ' ' no. old Adam might fast," expecting to get through by noon: wandered around in the woods and did not find his way until the next moz'ning, when he broke his fast for the first time, and his text afterAvard was for ' ' more light. " " He subsequently preached on Michigan Circuit, in Michigan, Ohio, etc. He now owns 1(>1 acres of good land in this township and 170 in Illinois, and is a local minister of the Evangelical Association of which his family are also members. Mr. Yambert was married. February 10. 1839. to Sarah Huffer. of Pickaway County, Ohio, also a native of Permsylvania, where she was born December 28. 1813, daughter of Isaac and Julia Huffer, who were born in Pennsylvania, but in the course of time moved to Pickaway County. Ohio, and there lived and died. To the imion of our sxxbject and wife were l3orn thirteen children - nine of whom are now living: Caroline (wife of George W. Rosier), Maiy (Avife of Chancey Boucher). Lavina. Joshua J.. Aaron H. , Sarah C. (wife of George Ingman). Susanna (wife of J. W. Boucher). Sibylla J.. Julia M. (wife of Rev. Daniel Elenburger).

LEANDER ZEIS, farmer and stock-dealer. P. O. Tiffin, one of the wellto-do farmers and stock-dealers of Seneca Township, was born in this county. December 25. 184-5. son of Jacob and Elizabeth M. Zeis. who. in 1828. settled in this county, Avhen it was mostly a wilderness, and hero remained until their death. Jacob Zeis was born in Baden, Germany, died August 17, 187r); and Elizabeth M. Zeis was born in Bavaria, Germany, died October 0, 1878. Leander Zeis was reared on a farm, and has followed agricultural pursuits since the death of his father. He acquired a good common school education and taught ten terms of school. He was married, February 1, 1872. to Sarah C. daughter of Jacob and Sarah Martin, natives of Pennsylvania, who settled in Seneca County. Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Zeis have had two children: Benjamin H. , born February 7. 1875. and lea. born December 15. 1883. Our siibject has a nice farm, consisting of 103 acres, where he and his family reside. He filled the office of justice of the peace two terms in Seneca Township with credit to himself and to the satisfaction of his constituents.

CASPER ZIEGLER. farmer. P. O. Berwick, was born in Bavaria. Germany, September 13. 1829, son of Paul and Margaret Ziegler. who were married in Germany. Our subject came to this country and to Seneca County fi'om Bavaria in 1840, and was united in marriage, September 24, 1855, with Emma Bartz, also a native of Bavaria, born August 31, 183G. daughter of Frank and Elizabeth Bartz. of same nativity, ;ind who immigrated to Seneca County, Ohio, in 1840. and here lived and died. Of the ten children born to Mr. and Mrs. Ziegler eight are now living: Christian. Frank, Daniel, Xancy. Margaret, Henry. Emma and Grover E. The deceased are John and Elizabeth. Our subject, who was raised on a farm, now owns 300 acres of fine land with good buildings thereon. He started for himself v/ith nothing, but by industry and perseverance has accumulated a comfortable competency. He and his wife are members of the (German Lutheran Church.

WILLIAM F. BENXEHOFF, farmer, P. O. Bellevue, Hnrou County, was born August 20. 1842, in Lehigh County, Penn. His father. Solomon BennehofP. a native of Lehigh County, Penn. , married Ann Rader. and they came to Adams Townshii), this county, in 1843, where Mrs. Bennehoff died in 1855. In 1858 Solomon Bennehoff located in Scipio Township, this county, where he remained until his death, which occurred June 17, 1884, in his seventy- eighth year. The subject of this sketch, the third in a family of eight children, received his education in the schools of the home district. December 25, 1871. he married Miss Barbara Ellen Royer, a native of Thompson Township, this county, and a daughter of Samuel Royer. Mr. and Mrs. Bennehoff have resided in Thompson Township ever since their marriage. Tbeir children are Calvin Arthur, who died at three years of age ; Anna M. ; Jennie T. and Jessie Irena. Mr. Bennehoff held the position of clerk of Thompson Township from 1875 to 1880, discharging his duties faithfully and to the satisfaction of the people. He and his wife are members of the Reformed Church. In politics he is a Democrat.

JOHN BOLIN, farmer, P. O. West Lodi. was born August 5, 1838, in Thompson Township, this county; a son of George and Mary Bolin. He now owns the old family homestead, where he was born and brought up. He married Miss Mary Suavely, November 30, 18G5, and they have two daughters Emma Jane and Elmira. and one son - Enoch. Mrs. Bolin is a member of the German Baptist Church. Mr. Bolin is a life-long Democrat, and a leading and highly respected citizen of Thompson Township.

^^'ILLIAM BORGER. farmer. P. O. Bellevue. Hviron County, was born October 18. 1823. in Union County. Penn. His father, John Borger, served his country faithfully in the war of 1812, after which he married Sarah Boyer. They came to Flat Rock, this county, in 1833, and after spending six months in Sandusky County, settled permanently in Thompson Township, this county ; the father died in 1851), and the mother August 18, 1879. aged eighty-one years. Their children are Mrs. Maria Eberhard, Henry, William. Betsey. George, Mrs. Susan Eberhard and Mrs. Lovina Wright, now living, and three now deceased. Our subject, who passed most of his life in Thompson Township, this county, married, Ajml 25. 1847. Miss Catherine Dewald. who was born in Union County. Penn.. March 12. 181U. Mr. and Mrs. Borger have lived in Thompson Township ever since their marriage. Their children are Mrs. Catherine Jane Buck, William H.. James L., and Reuben Isaac (deceased). They own a farm of 125 acres of well-improved land. They are members of the Lutheran Church. IVIr. Borger is a worthy representative of one of the most highly respected pioneer families.

BENJAMIN F. BUNN, farmer, P. O. Flat Rock, was born November 5,1837. in Thompson Township, this county. After taking the common school course in the home district, he completed his education at Heidelberg College. Tiffin, Ohio. He married Miss Mary Matilda Hachenberg December 24. 1 808, and they have been living ever since their marriage on their present farm, a fine place of 1(55 acres of well-improved land, the old homestead of his parents. To Mr. and Mrs. Bunn have been born three childi-en : Cora Elmina. who departed this life July 24, 18S;}. aged thirteen years, eight months and seven days; Jacob Elmer, a bright and promising lad. still at home; and Samuel Warren, who died July 9, 1888, aged two years, six months and five days. Mr. and Mrs. Bunn are members of the Reformed Church. He is a citizen of public spirit, and has rendered valuable service in advancing the educational interests of the community.

JOHN BURMAN. farmer. P. O. Bellevue, Huron County, was born December 6. 1818, in New Lancaster, Fairfield Co.. Ohio. His father. John Burman, of Pennsylvania, came with his parents to Ohio in a very early day; and during the' war of 1812 worked at his trade as gunsmith for the Government at Franldinton, where Columbus now stands; he married Miss Catharine Fisher, of Fairfield County, also a native of Pennsylvania, and settled seven miles north of Findlay, Hancock County, in 1830, and there remained until their death. They were iipright pioneers and left an honored name to posterity. Our subject is the third in their family of eleven children. He came to Flat Rock, this county, in 1843. He worked several years at his trade as carpenter, after which he established a steam saw-mill, and operated it for seven years on the place which he now occupies. He then settled down to farming, "which has been his occupation ever since, He has acquired a fine farm of 110 acres of well-improved land. He has an excellent water supply on his place, which has never been known to fail. April 21. 1844. Mr. Burman married Miss Catharine Korner. daughter of Jacob Korner. and to this union were born following named children: Mrs. Melissa Buljer, Alonzo, Mrs. Fidelia Smith, Mrs. Adeline Reeves and Mrs. Olive Swindler. Mr. Burman is a life -long Democrat. He leads a life of useful industry, and is highly respected bv the entire community.

WILLIAM CLEMENS (deceased) was born July 12. 1824. in Union County, Pennsylvania. His father, John Clemens, a soldier of the war of 1812, .settled in Huron Coimty. Ohio, near the Seneca County line, in 1831, and he and his wife finally moved to Adams Township, this county, where they remained until their death. William Clemens married, November 11.1 849. Miss Mary Ann Alexander, born March 31, 1829, in Coshocton County. Ohio. They lived in Huron County until 1862 when they settled on the present homestead in Thompson Township, this county. Here they acquired a fine farm of 340 acres of well-improved land in this and Huron Counties. This they obtained entirely by their owm efforts. Their children are Lyman, Mi's. Clara Lofland. Mi-s. Lucinda Thompson. Mrs. Rose A. Haywood. Charles, Mrs. Julia Higgins and Alice. Mr. Clemens was killed in the railroad disaster at Ashtabula, Ohio, December 29. 187(). He was an extensive dealer in stock during the last few years of his life. He took an active interest in the educational affairs of the country, and held the position of school director in both counties for many years. \ Seneca County lost one of its most usefiil and influential citizens when lie came to his untimely death. His widow now resides on the family homestead. She is a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

HON. JACOB DECKER, P. O. Bellevue. Huron County, was born Jannary 15, 1809, in Union County, Penn. His parents. John and Julia Ann (Rover) Decker moved to Wayne County. Ohio, in the spring of 1816, remaining there fouiieen years, and finally settled in Thompson Township, this_county, in 1830. John Decker died January 3, 1854, and his widow June 2/, 1875, in the eighty -seventh year of her age. Their children were Jacob, John. Samuel Adam (deceased), David (deceased), Mrs. Elizabeth Heater. Mrs. Sarah Bargner (deceased) and Mrs. Catherine Harpster. The subject of this sketch man-ied. November 15, 1832, Miss Susannah Billman. a native of Wash- ington County, Penn. , and tc this union were born John, David, Amos, Milton and Mrs. Barbara Sherck. He retired from his former active life in 1871, and removed to his present residence in Bellevue, Sandusky Co., Ohio. He was successful in acquiring an estate of over 900 acres of land. Mrs. Decker died March 27, 1872, and Mi-. Decker afterward married. May 28, 187 <. Mrs. Sarah Gardner, born in 1829 in Berks County, Penn., daughter of David and Lydia Slanker, who settled in Wayne County," Ohio, about 1882. She married JosejDh Gardner, who died February 15, 1856'. She has two sons: Charles D., in Boylestown, Ohio, and William H., near Bellevue, Ohio. Hon. Jacob Decker is an earnest Democrat, and has taken an active part in public affairs. He was called to serve his township in nearly all of the township offices, including justice of the peace. He also takes a deep interest in the educational affairs of the community. He held the position of county commissioner two terms, and was twice called upon to represent Seneca Coiuity in the Ohio Legislatui-e in 1849, and the session following, being the last session under the old constitution and the first under the new. He has led an active and useful life, and the citizens of Seneca County will long bear in honored remembrance the names of Jacob Decker and his father, the pioneer. John Decker.

HON. AMOS DECKER, farmer and ex-legislator, P. O. Bellevue, Hiu-on County. Avas born November 11, 1889, in Thompson Township, this county. His father, the Hon. Jacob Decker, one of the old pioneers of Ohio, now resides in Bellevue, Ohio. Amos was brought up on his father's farm and completed his education under Prof. Aaron Schuyler, at Republic. He twice offered his services in defence of his country in the war of the Rebellion, but on account of physical disability was not accepted. October 20. 1864, he was married to Miss Lucy Paine, daughter of J. W. Paine, and the children by this marriage are Emma, Clara E., Susie, Mary A., Charles A., Mattie V., Nelson J., Myra B. and Bp'on W. Mr. Decker has taken a deep interest in the public affairs of the township and county in which he lives. He was elected on the Democratic ticket in 1879 as representative of Seneca County to the Ohio Legislature, and was re-elected in 1881. Diu'ing both terms he served as member and secretary of the committee on agricultm-e and on claims. He faithfully represented his constituency, and left an honorable record as an iipright legislator. IVIi-. Decker has been successful in his chosen avocation, and has' acquired an estate of 800 acres of land in Thompson Township, besides other real estate in Sandusky County. He has led an active and useful life, and is one of the enterprising and influential citizens of Seneca Countv.

MILTON DECKER, farmer, P. O. Bellevue. Hui'on County, was born August 29, 1846, in Thompson Township, this county, a son of Jacob Decker. After finishing a common school coiu'se he completed his education under Prof. Aaron Schuyler, at Republic. In November, 1867, he married Miss Elvina Good, and in the spring of the following year they settled where they now reside. They have a fine farm of 120 acres of well-improved land. Mi-. and Mrs. Decker are the parents of the following childi-en : Dora, Irvin J. , Rollin B. . Mary A. and Ada. Mr. Decker is a Democrat. He is an enterprising farmer and a highly respected citizen of Thompson Township.

SAIVn^EL DECKER, farmer and justice of the peace, P. O. Flat Rock, was born August 20. 1 846, in Thompson Township, this county, a son of Adam and Sarah (Romig) Decker, latter of whom died when oui- subject was but nine days old. He then lived with his grandparents, Jesse and Susannah Romig, until their death, and with his uncle and aunt, Joshua and Julia A. Romig, until the death of his uncle in 1872. He now oA^ais the farm on which he has resided all his life. He married. Noveml)er o. L'SOT, Miss Loviua Noel, a daughter of Nicholas and Catharine Noel, and a granddaughter of the pioneer, John Noel. The children born to this union are Hattie C Mary Lovina, Ida Lillian. Seney Allen and Samuel Roscoe. Mr. and Mrs. Decker have been successful in life, and have acquired a tine farm of 180 acres of fertile and well improved land. ]VIi-. Decker is a Democrat, and takes a deep interest in piiblic affairs. He has served the township as clerk two terms and as justice of the peace, which latter office he holds at present. He discharges his duties faithfully and to the satisfaction of the best people of the township.

JOSEPH DICK, farmer and dealer in agricultiu-al implements, P. O. Frank, was born in Venice Township, this county. May 81. 1S8S. His parents, Stephen and Magdalena Dick, came fi'om Alsace. Germany (then France), to this country in 1830. After living twenty-tAvo years in Venice Township, this county, and seventeen years in Bloom Township, they finally located in Thompson Township in 1872. Stephen Dick died June 1, 1876; his widow still lives near Frank's Corners. In early manhood Joseph Dick went to Reed Township, where he married, February 10, 1863, Miss Mary Gerhardtstiue. of Sherman Township, Hiu'on Co. , Ohio. He worked in the hub factory in Reedtown three years; then went on a rented farm for three years, and in 1868 he purchased his present farm of eighty acres in Thompson Township, this county. To Mr. and Mrs. Dick have been born ten childi-en : Joseph H. . Annie. Katie. Frances. John S. , Louisa. Rosa, Cornelius, Martha, and Cecelia (deceased). Mr. Dick has for the past eight years been engaged in selling farm machinery; first for Dick Bros.. Canton, Ohio, and now for the Johnson Harvester Manufacturing Company. Batavia, N. Y. He has good success among the people, and handles a first-class line of goods. Mr. Dick and family are members of the Catholic Chm'ch. He has served the township as trustee three years. He is an enterprising and successful business man, highly respected by the entire community. In politics he is a Democrat.

MICHAEL FAUBLE. fai-mer. P. O. West Lodi. was born February 10, 1810. in Westmoreland County. Penn. His parents. Michael and Nancy Fauble. came to Stark County. Ohio, in 1812. and, six years thereafter, located in Wayne County, where they made their permanent home; they both now lie bm-ied" in that county. Our subject was the eighth in their family of eleven children. He married Miss Susan Fisher October 24. 1831, and they came to Thompson Township, this county, October 24, 1833. when the county was almost an unbroken wilderness. Here they began developing a home, and by their own efforts acquiring a farm property of about 095 acres of well-improved land. When they came into the county they had neither farming implements nor stock, and only S41 in money. They camped five days under a tree, imtil they could get their house raised'. To Mr. and Mrs. Fauble have been born twelve children, of whom eight are now living : ]Mi-s. Nancy Wyant. Mrs. Jane Bills. Mrs. Susan Hall. Mrs. Martha Hoeltzeh :Mi-s. Caroline Weiker. Edward, Mrs. Lovina Neikirk and Michael. Mr. Fauble is a member of the Evangelical Association. Personally he is of robust appearance, wonderfully well preserved for his years. He is of a genial, social disposition and has a large number of friends wherever he is known. He is one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of Thompson Township : in politics he is a Democrat.

JOHN GLASSNER. farmer, P. O. Frank, was born February 3, 1818, in Prussia, twenty- seven miles east of Metz. His parents, John and Margaret Glassner, immigrated to America in 1834 ; latter died in Schenectady, N. Y. , of cholera, as did her daughter and two children, and the next spring the father of our subject came to Ohio, locating, in November, in Thompson Town- ship, this county, and here began clearing uj) his farm. He died in iSCu^, aged eighty-fom- years; he was a devont Catholic and one of the foremost in organizing St. Michael's Church. Three of his children are yet living: WilKam, Mrs. Margaret Huller and John. The subject of this sketch was'' married to Cathrina Gis, in 1849, and their children are Mrs. Margaret Eherenfried, John, Agathe, Mrs. Theresa Hepp, Anna and Mrs. Rosa Ruffing now living, and four deceased. Mrs. Glassner dying in 1880, Mr. Glassner married, January 20, 1882, Miss Sophia Siebe,a resident of Ludlow, Ky. Mr. Glassner purchased the place where he now resides in 1859. Here he has 400 acres of land in one body, one of the finest tracts in Seneca County, all acquired by his own industry and good management. He and his entire family are members of the Catholic Church. He has been very liberal in Ms donations to the church, and ha-^ helped to build up the society here. He is one of the leading and influential citizens of Seneca County.

SAMUEL grimes' (deceased) was ])orn in 178G, in Newfane, AN'indham County, Vt. In 1810 he married Miss Mary Arnold, who was born in 1 792 in Dummei^stou, Vt. They came to Ohio in May, 1828. making the entire tri]) of <00 miles in a wagon, bringing three children with them. After residing several months in Thompson Township, this county, they went to Green Creek Township. Sandusky Co. . Ohio, where they remained until J 828, w hen they settled in Thompson Township, this county, on a tract of eighty-two acres, on the Sandusky County line ; this tract of land Air. Grimes entered fi-om the Government. They led the lives of upright pioneers and left an honored name to posterity. Mrs. Grimes died in December, 1858, and Mr. Grimes in Juiu', 18()8, aged eighty-two years. Of their children. John (deceased) was a well-known public citizen of Thompson Township and Bellevue, holding civil and church offices in each place, respectively (was married. December 81, 1851. to Miss Mary E. Victor, of Thompson, and died at his residence in Bellevue. February 21, 1882, leaving a widow and two sons); Mrs. Elizabeth Hardenburgh died in Ionia County, Mich., in January, 1842, aged twenty-two years; Catharine and Mary reside in Thompson Township, and three died in childhood. Mr. and jVIi-s. Grimes gave their children excellent educational advantages. Misses Catharine and Mary Grimes took tender care of their aged parents until their death, and now occupy the family homestead. They are consistent members of the Episcopal Church, as were their parents. They completed their education at the Granville Female Seminary, from which Mary graduated.

FREDERICK HARPSTER (deceased) was a native of Mifflin CoiTuty. Penn. He was married, in 1826. to Miss Cynthia Barben. and they came at once to Ohio, residing in Wayne County until February, 1880, when" they settled at Flat Rock. Thompson Township, this county. He owned all the laud now occupied by the town, and cleared up the most of it. Of their children two died in childhood, Thomas died at the age of twenty- four years. Joseph died at thirty years of age, and Lewis lives in Thompson Township, this county. Mrs. Harpster died in 1848, and Mr. Harpster afterward married Sarah Holenshead.who died five years after their marriage, leaving one daughter, Susan, wife of Amos Armagast. Mr. Harpster afterward married Mrs. Amanda Orwig, who still survives him. She has one daughter, Mrs. Dillie Vandersall. Mr. Harpster died October 8. 1874. He was a usefid and upright pioneer citizen, leaving an honored name to posterity. He was successful in accpiiring a fine farm of about 250 acres. He was a member of th(> Evangelical Church, and helped establish the church here. He was very liberal in supporting schools and churches and was a man active in public affairs.

LEAVIS HARPSTE'R, son of Frederick Harpster, wliose sketch appears above, was born April 30, 18'27, in "Wayne Coniitv, Ohio, and obtained his education in the pioneer schools of those early days. He married. June Hi, 1S50. Miss Elizabeth Beck, born in Centre County, Penn. , October '25. 1829, and came to Flat Rock, this county, in 1S49. Her ]:»arents, Daniel and Juliann Beck, resided here until their death, the former dying in ]S();l the latter in bS74. Mr. and Mrs. Harpster have two sons living: George Franklin, born February 12, 1855, a promising employe of the TV. & L. E. Railroad, and Ervin Lewis, born April 12, 1861, now farming for his father. Mr. and Mrs. Harpster are members of the Evangelical Church.

HENRY HOOVER, farmer, P. O. West Lodi, was born January 22, 18bS, in Lancaster County, Penn. His parents, Martin and Elizabeth Hoover, resided in Thomi)son Township, this county, the last few years of their lives, having come here in 1850. Henry Hoover came to Thompson Township in the spring of 1841 . and here he l)Ought a farm and began clearing it. He married, in September, 18-1-8, Sarah Fox. daughter of Michael and Elizabeth Fox, and their children are Henry (deceased), Mrs. Martha Myers, Margaret. Nancy and two who died in infancy, Mary and Lidy. Mrs. Hoover died April 20, 1 8()0. She was a model wife and mother, and her loss was deeply felt by her family and friends. Our subject owns a farm of 140 acres, part of which belonged to the old homestead of the Fox family, and he resides on the homestead with his two daughters. He belongs to the German Baptist Church; he is one of the old pioneers and a respected citizen of Thompson Township.

SAMUEL HORNER, justice of the peace. P. O. Flat Rock, was born September 14. 1828. in Rebersburg, Centre Co., Penn., and came to Thompson Township, this county, in 1835, with his parents, Joseph and Hannah Horner, former of whom, a tailor by trade, carried on the first tailor sho}) in this vicinity. Joseph and Hannah Horner both died in the«ummer of 1853; they were among the best known and most highly respected citizens of Flat Rock: they were the parents of twelve children, six sons - Samuel, Jeremiah, Obadiah. Hezekiah. Zachariah and Josiah: and six daughters - Mary. Elizabeth. Rebecca. Sarah. Eliza Ann and Susan. Samuel Horner began learning the tailoi-"s trade under his father's instniction. at the age of twelve years, and worked with his father until 1848. He then carried on the business with his brother. Jeremiah, until 1803. Afterward was engaged for several years in selling agricultiiral implements, and fi'om 1808 to 1878 he carried on a general grocery in Flat Rock. Ohio. October 10. 1848. he married Miss Elizabeth Harpster, by whom he has one daughter, Mrs. Susan Reahm, and one son, George, both children now living in Tiffin. Ohio. Mr. Horner is a lifelong Democrat, and takes a deep interest in public affairs. He has served his toAvnship as assessor, clerk and treasurer, about five years in each office. Ht^ has held an appointment as notary public about twenty-five years; was elected justice of the peace in 1884, which office he still holds.

ANTHONY KERN, farmer, P. O. West Lodi, was born April 1. 1813, in Union County. Penn. He came to Thompson Township, this county, in 1831. with his parents, Peter and Rachel Kern, and they settled in the wilderness, where they developed a farm. The subject of this sketch married, August 24. 1834. Miss Sophia Eberhard. and in 1837 they settled on the present family homestead. The farm was entirely in the woods, and they began clearing and improving it. Of their twelve children nine are now living: Henry, Eli. Barbara. Ann. IVIi-s. Catherine Fender. Jacob, Mrs. Rachel Yeager. Mrs. Sophia Bowers and Phillip. Mrs. Kern died June 20, 1872. She was a model wife and mother, and her loss was deeply felt by her family and friends.

Mr. Kern now lives on the homestead. He has been industrious and successful, and owns a line farm of 200 acres of well-improved land, besides an intere.st in the "West Lodi Floui-ing-mills. He and his family are members of the Lutheran Chiu'ch. He has tilled the position of trustee three years. Mr. Kern is one of the oldest pioneers of Thompson Township, Seneca County, and is highly respected by the entire community. In politics he is a Democrat.

1. 1821. in Beaver Township. Union (now Snyder) County, Penn. Hi.s parents. Jacol) and Elizabeth Kern, came to Thompson Township, this county, in '[HH'i]. making the trip with wagons. Of their ten childi-en, seven are still living: Yost (in Michigan). Mrs. Hannah Heater, George, Mrs. Rachel Zeiber. Edward. Isaac, and Bemiwell (in New Bedford, Mich. ). Jacob Kern died aboiit 1852: his widow in 1855. They were upright pioneers, highly respected by a large circle of acquaintances. The subject of this sketch married. June 11. 1848. Miss Harriet Lewis, born October 23, 1822, in Cocotoquo Township, Berks Co.. Penn.. and who came with her parents to "Wayne County. Ohio, in 1821). and to Thompson Township, this county, in 1882. Her parents. Isaac and Susanna (Honberger) Lewis, had the following children: Harriet, Richard (deceased). Mrs. Rebecca Stettler (deceased), Mrs. Matilda Stettler. Solomon. Mrs. Caroline Clemour and ]Mrs. Mahala Hamkammer. They moved to Bellevue about 1872, where they passed the remainder of then- lives. ^Irs. Lewis dying January 20. 1878, aged seventy -seven years, and Mr. Levds May 1 2, 1883. aged eighty-two years. Mr. and Mrs. Kern resided in York Township. Sandusky Co. . Ohio, after their marriage, and for the last twelve years they have resided in Bellevue. They have acquired 320 acres of land, also town property in Bellevue. Their childi-en are "William H. (had three children, one living). Mrs. Phebe Jane Heater (has six childi-en, all living), and Mrs. Hattie Alice Gardner (wife of William H. Gardner, has one daughter, Edith Gertrude. Mr. Kern is one of the oldest and most respected pioneers of this locality. jVIi's. Kern is a member of the Baptist Chui-ch.

2. 1828, in Union Coiinty. Penn.. and at the age of fom- years came to Thompson Township, this county, with his father, Jacob Kern. He led the life of n pioneer's son, working on his father's farm in the summer and attending the district school in the winter. March 20, 1849, he married Miss Tina Sterner, who died August 8, 1859. leaving three daughters: Mrs. Amanda Scott (living in Republic). Mi's. Sai'ah Ann Huntsberger (deceased) and Mrs. Ida Jane Raub (in Sandusky County). November 22, 1860, our subject jnarried. for his second wife. Miss Leah Stetler, by whom he had nine sons: John W. . Allen D. . Ezra A. . Mason H. . Rufus M. (deceased), Willis A. , Emmon G. . Eddie A. and Wai'ren S. Iftlx. Kern has been successful in his chosen avocation, and has acquired a line farm of 202 acres of well-improved land, including the family homestead in Thompson Township. He also owns a farm of 100 acres near Peabody, Kans.,and a valuable brick block and other property in Belle\aie, Ohio. He is one of the stockholders in the Bellevue Bank. He and his worthy wife are members of the German Reformed Chru'ch. In politics he is a Republican. He has given his childi-en excellent educational advantages, and they aie taking a high position in business and social circles.

ANTHONY KRUPP. farmer. P. O. Frank, was born in Bavaria, Germany, April 17. 1827: son of Charles and Catherine Krupp, who came to America in 1833, and proceeded at once to Thompson Township, this county, moving into the woods, where they began clearing up a farm, which they bought of

George Sams. Their children were Mrs. Catherine Korb, in Sherman. Huron Co., Ohio; Henry, who died in Michigan ; Joseph, living in St. Joseph Connty, Ind. ; Mrs. Elizabeth Shandorf, in Ionia County, Mich. ; John, in Sandusky City, Ohio; Charles, in Ionia County, Mich. ; Mrs. Margaret Albert, in Alpine County, Mich. ; Anthony; and Jacob, who died while attending college in Dayton, Ohio, the eldest being seventy-eight years of age, and the youngest fiftyeight years. The mother died in 1858, aged sixty-three years, and the father in 1868, aged seventy-nine years. The subject of this sketch has remained on the homestead farm since coming to this country. Starting with seventy acres of land he now has 887 acres, after having given 219 acres to his children; and they have added all the buildings and improvements which now stand on their farm. May 15, 1849, Mr. Krupp married Miss Helena Eisanbise, and their childi'en are Mrs. Josephine Kiefer, Joseph, John, Edward and Albert, now living, and six deceased. Mr. Krupp and family are members of the Catholic Church, in the building of which in this community he was foremost, and has been very liberal in its suppoi-t. Being a strong Union man, he donated largely for the suppression of the Rebellion. He is one of the leading and influential citizens of Thompson Township.

DANIEL LININGER. farmer, P. O. Flat Rock, was born August 11, 1 889, in Berks County, Penn. His parents, John and Anna (Deckert) Lininger, resided there until their death, the father dying Juno 7, 1873, and the mother April 8, 1885, aged seventy-one years and two days. Daniel Lininger came to Thompson Township, this county, in 1800, and after living here six months located in York Township, Sandusky Co. , Ohio, two years and a half. He married, February 18, 1864, Miss Mary Gilbert, born in Sandusky County, Ohio, January 21, 184-i. When she was eleven years of age her parents. Perry and Barbara Gilbert, died, and after their death she resided in Seneca County. Mr. . and Mrs. Lininger are the parents of the following children : Creighton, Gertie, George R., AYeston D. , Lillie B. and Amos Wallace, now living, and John M. and James deceased. Our subject and family resided in Thompson Township, this county, until 1868, when they moved to St. Joseph County, Mich. , coming to Sandusky County, Ohio, the following year, and in 1870 located permanently in Thompson Township, this county. Here they have acquired a farm of eighty acres of well-improved land. Mr. and Mrs. Lininger are members of the Evangelical Chiarch. He is an enterprising farmer, an upright and respected citizen of Thompson Township; in politics a Democrat.

HON. JOHN W. PAINE (deceased) was one of the most distinguished of Seneca County! s citizens. He was born August 19, 1820, and came to Adams Townshij), this county, about 1880, with his parents, John and Sarah Paine. In his early life he followed the profession of teaching, in which he was very successful.' He married, September 12, 1841, Miss Susan Rule, who died September 5, 1858, leaving foiu- children: Mrs. Sarah Hensinger, now in Sedalia. Mo. : William J. ;Mrs. Lucy Decker; and Mrs. Elvira S. Klose, who died in Peabody, Kans., April 14, 1885. Mr. Paine afterward married, August 11, 1859, Mrs'. Mary Collins, born March 4, 1824, in Pickaway County, Ohio; she died November 24, 1805, leaving one son - Charles E. March 19, 1868, Mr. Paine married Mrs. Ann McHenry, born in Bloom Township, this county, November 9, 1887, daughter of Benjamin and Anna Huddle, who were among the pioneers of that township (she married John McHenry April 24. 1858; they resided in Thompson Township, this county, until his death, December 20, 1864; by him she had five children: Franklin (deceased), Mattie V., Emma Kate (deceased), Hardie E. (deceased) and Mrs. Anna D. Rule). Mr. and Mrs. Paine have one daughter - Marv K. Paine. Mr. Paine died of pneumonia.

October 12, 1882, after a short illness. He was very active in public affairs; served as justice of the peace fifteen years in Thompson Township; was chosen to the Ohio Legislature in 1854, and re-elected in 1856, serving with ability and distinction. He was admitted to the bar, and practiced law about twentyfive years. Personally Mr. Paine was a man of powerful physique, being six feet five inches in height, and well proportioned. He was successful in his enterprises, and acquired a large estate. His memory will long be honored by the citizens of Seneca County. Mrs. Paine now resides at the family homestead. She is a consistent member of the Christian Union.

SAMUEL EOYER (deceased) was born February 23, 1825, in Stark County, Ohio, and was a son of John Royer. He married, November 9, 1848, Miss Mary Ann Bunn, who was born in Perry County, Penn. , November 2, 1830; her parents, Jacob and Elizabeth (Leiter) Bunn, of Pennsylvania, came to Thompson Township, this county, in April. 1833. and here they settled upon an entirely new farm, which they cleared uj) and improved; their childi-enare IMi's. Mary A. Royer. Mrs. Catherine Good. Mrs. Barbara Royer, Benjamin F. and Judge J. F.Bunn. Mr. Bunn died March 30, 1878, aged'seventy-six years and one day; he was an upright pioneer, and lived an active and useful life; he resided the last years of his life in Bellevue, Sandusky Co., Ohio; he was a carpenter by trade but spent his life in this county on the farm. Active in public affairs, he held the position of justice of the peace ten years, andAvas successful in acquiring a large and valuable property. He was a member of the Reformed Church. Mrs. Bunn resides in Thompson Township, this county, and is now in her seventy- eighth year. She is a member of the Reformed Chui'ch. Mr. and Mrs. Royer settled on the present family homestead after their marriage. They acquired a fine estate of 400 acres of well-improved land, all in Thompson Township, this county. Their childi-en are Mrs. Barbara Ellen Bennehoff, J. C. Royer, Mrs. Ida L. Wollenslegel. J. B. Royer, Mrs. Mary S. Friedley, Samuel F., Benjamin B. and Nora T. Mr. Royer died August 22, 1884. He was an industrious and successful farmer, highly respected by all. He and his worthy wife were active members of the Reformed Church, and assisted liberally in building the chtxrch in Thompson Township. IMi-s. Royer now resides at the family homestead. She is a lady of estimable Christian character, esteemed by a large circle of friends.

JOHN ROYER. Jr. . farmer, P. O. Flat Rock, was born March 20, 1831 , in Thom^oson Township, this county, a son of the famous pioneer John Royer. He is said to be the first child born to a Pennsylvanian settler in Thompson Township. He endured the usual lot of a pioneer' s son, and attended the primitive schools of those early days. He married Miss Barbara Bunn December 4, 1852, and in 1855 they moved to Erie County, Ohio, there remaining seven years, then proceeded to Sandusky County, Ohio, where they I'esidedfour years, and in March, 1866, they finally located where they now reside, in Thompson Township, this county; here they have acquired a fine farm of 140 acres of well-improved land; their residence stands within ten rods from where was located the house in which Joseph Parmenter, in 1820, held the first township election of Thompson Township. IVIi-. and Mrs. Royer are parents of Leander K., Mrs. Salome A. Rubert, Mrs. Lydia A. Wollenslegel (now in Kansas), Cerena E. , Jared (deceased), Mary N., John Douglas, Jacob McClellan (in Kansas), Samuel Vallandigham, Emma M., Isaac Williard, Benjamin Franklin S., Solomon I., Clement L. , Elda E. and Lulu Y. Mr. and Mrs. Royer are members of the Reformed Church. He is a life-long Democrat, and takes a deep interest in public affairs. He is one of the enterprising and influential farmers of Thompson Township, highly respected by all who know him.

GEOEGE RUBARD, physician and surgeon. Flat Rock, Avas born December 2. 1847, in Thompson Township, this county. His parents Edward and Eva (Harpster) Rubard, of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, respectively, Avere married in Thompson Township, this county, and reared a family of six sons and one daughter. Our subject, who is their fourth son, took his preparatory medical course under Dr. Sandmeister, of Bellevue, and afterward attended lectures in the Cincinnati Eclectic College, graduating in February, 1871. He at once commenced the practice of his chosen profession in Flat Rock, and by faithful application to his work has built up a large practice. Dr. Rubard married for his first Avife Miss Mollie O. Mull, in 18(0: she died June "24, 1881, leaving three children: John Irvin. Blanchie E. and Bertha Caroline. February 10. 1883, Dr. Rubard was again married, this time to Miss Mary A. Biu-gner. by whom he has one son - Harry E.

CHARLES SANDMEISTER. physician and surgeon, P. O. Bellevue, Hui-on County, was born February 22, 1831, in Hessen Cassel, Germany. His father, John George Sandmeister, was a merchant in the town of Hersfeld, where he died in 1853. Our subject immigrated to America and to Bellevue, Ohio, in 1851; here he studied medicine under Dr. Overmiller, of Tiffin, fi-om 1853 to October, 1855. He then moved to Thompson Township. Avhere he began the practice of his profession, locating on or near the Kilbourne road. He afterward attended lectures and graduated at the Eclectic Medical Institute of Cincinnati in 1864. The Doctor married. October 22, 1860, Miss Helena Wygant, of Sandusky City, Ohio: her parents died of cholera, in 1852. The Doctor and wife remained in Thompson Township until 1873, when he located permanently in Bellevue. Dr. Sandmeister still takes a deep interest in Seneca Coiinty as his 'former home. He has 227 acres of land in Thompson Township, and also owns a fine residence and several valuable pieces of property in Bellevue. He has foiu- children: William. Charles, Katie and Emma. They are intelligent and enterprising young people and have taken a high position in society. In 1877 the Doctor visited Germany and brought his mother to America; she died in April, 1882. aged seventy-seven years. Doctor Sandmeister is of portly build and of a genial, social disposition. He is recognized as one of the most skillful and scientific physicians in this part of the State. He has built up a large practice both in the city and country, and enjoys the closest confidence of the people with whom he associates.

GEORGE SCHOCK. P. O. Flat Rock, was born March 2, 1812, in Union County, Penn. He was manied, February 17, 1835, to Miss Rachael Korner, who was born in the same county, December 25, 1816. Our subject and wife started April 13, following their mamage. for Thompson Township, this county, reaching here on the 28th. Mr. Schock had previously been out here in 1833 and 1834. His parents, George and Margaret (Seibert) Schock, and her pai-ents, Andi-ew and Sarah (Hendricks) Korner. all came to Thompson Township in 1836, and resided here until their death. Our subject located on the land now owned by Peter Stetler. He and his brother-in-law. Jacob Korner, laid out the most of the toAvn of Flat Rock (formerly called Lewisville) in 1840. He carried on a dry goods and general store in this place from 1850 to 1854. To Mr. and Mrs. Schock haA-e been born twelve children, of whom eight are noAV liA'ing: Mrs. Elvina Crouse, in Findlay, Ohio: Jacob, in Leona, Kans. : Benjamin Franklin, in Norwalk. Ohio; Mrs. Sarah Kendall, in Flat Rock. Ohio; Mrs. Caroline Leiter; Mrs. Margaret Shadel, in Bellevue, Ohio; Mrs. Elizabeth Harpster, in Blue Springs. Neb. , and Prof. Charles H. Schock, in Bloomville, Ohio. Their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, livin^T, noAV numlier thirtv-six in all. Mr. and Mrs. Schock are Avorthy mem bers of the Evangelical association. In early life they were Lutherans. They are now living a retired life, honored by their descendants and respected by all who know them.

FERDINAND SCHOEFFEL, merchant, and postmaster at Frank, was born July 24, 1844, in Alsace, France (now Germany). He received his education in the French and German languages in his native country. In October, 1805, he entered the French Army to sei-ve his regular term or seven years. He served through the war in Italy against Garibaldi, in 18(37, and in the Franco -Prussian war in 1870 and 1871. He was in seven battles, including St. Barbe, St. Briva, Gravelotte, Mars-la-Tour and others. His term of service ended December 31, 1871. October 22, of the same year, he married Miss Magdalena ReiflF. They came to America and to Fremont, Ohio, May 18, 1873. Mr. and JVli-s. Schoeffel have four- children: Magdalena, Mary, Joseph and Anna. After carrying on a barber shop in Fremont for seven years Mr. Schoeffel piu-chased the store in Frank, Thompson Township, this county, January 6, 1880, where he now carries on business and has a large and prosperous trade with the surrounding country, being a siTccessful business man, highly respected by the community in which he lives. He is also postmaster at Frank. He is a member of the Catholic Church.

HON. JOSEPH SHERCK, mayor of Bellevue, Ohio, was born November 10, 1828, in Mifflin County, Penn. His parents, John and Magdalena Sherck, came to Thompson Township, Seneca Co. , Ohio, October 1 , 1834, and removed to St. Joseph County, Mich. , in 1868, where Mrs. Sherck died in February, 1882. John Sherck, now eighty-five years old, still resides in St. Joseph County, Mich. The subject of this memoir received his education in Thompson Township. He married, August 19, 1851, Miss Barbara A. Decker, daughter of Hon. Jacob Decker, and they have two children: Mrs. Mary A. Miller and Charles M. Sherck (a clothing merchant in Bellevue, Ohio). In 1 860 Ml'. Sherck purchased his father' s homestead at the center of the township - a farm of 160 acres of well-improved land, which he still owns. In 1873 he moved to Bellevue and established a large saddle and harness business, from which he retired in 1884. Mr. Sherck is a Democrat, and takes a deep interest in public affairs. While in Thompson Township, this county, he served as justice of the peace nine years. He was elected mayor of Bellevue in April, 1882, and re-elected in 1884. He has led an active and useful life, and is honored and respected by all who know him.

SAjMTJEL STEWART (deceased) was born in Lancaster County. Penn. , November 1, 1800. His mother died in Lancaster County, and his father. James Stewart, moved to Buffalo Valley, Union County. There our subject became acquainted with and married, in November, 1826, Miss Sarah Wilt, who was born in that county February 15, 1800. They came to Seneca County, Ohio, in 1829, locating in Thompson Township in October of that year, where they pm-chased a farm, which they cleared and developed. In 1867 they retired from the farm and located in Flat Rock. Here Mr. Stewart died November 2, 1870. He was a successful farmer, and acquired a handsome property. He was a Democrat in his early life, but during the war he became an earnest Republican and remained so until his death. He and his wife were members, fi'om early life, of the Congregational Church. Mr. Stewart was an u.pright pioneer of the strictest integrity, highly respected by all who knew him. He was the father of eleven children, and those who lived to maturity were Mrs. Amanda Weiker. Mary. Martha, David, James (now in Williamson County, Tenn. ), Sarah, George. Newton (now in Falls City, Neb. ). all deceased except David. James and Newfcon. Mary went to Vicksljursc Miss. , as a teacher in

DAYID STEWART, railway postal clerk. P. O. Flat Eock, was born April 8, 183/, in Flat Rock, Seneca Co., Ohio, His parents, Samuel and Sarah (Wilt) Stewai*t, natives of Pennsylvania, located on Section 2, Thompson Township, Seneca Co., Ohio, in 1829. The country was then new, and they began the pioneer work of clearing up their farm. They remained on this farm until April, 1S67. when they moved into Flat Rock, adjoining their farm. Of their eleven childi-en three are living: David. James H. (now in Davidson County. Tenn.) and Isaac Newton (now in Falls City, Neb.). Samuel Stewart departed this life Ndvember 1. 1870, exactly seventy-two years of age. His widow survives him: she is now seventj^-nine years of age, and is living in Flat Rock. The subject of this sketch attended the schools of the home district, and completed his education with a short course under Prof. Aaron Schuyler, at Republic. He maiTied, May 13, 1858, Miss Fannie Bunn, born in Thompson Township, this county, April 29, 1841. Her parents, John and Susanna (Peten) Bunn, were married in that township, where they resided until 1867. when they moved to Three Rivers, Mich., where Mrs. Bunn died September 2. 1880: Mr. Bunn still resides there. To this union were born the following children: Ella May, Mrs. Carrie Belle Schock, Walter D. , Arthur J. , Mary Matilda. John Rolland and Susanna B. ]\Ir. and Mrs. Stewart have resided in Flat Rock since their marriage. He established a general mercantile store in 1859, which he carried on until February. 1870. In February, 1874, he was tendered a position in the United States Mail Service as railway po.stal clerk, which he accepted, and has steadily risen in the service until he now holds the position of head clerk. Oui* subject and wife are consistent members of the Evangelical Church. He is a Royal Arch Mason and a member of the K. of H.

JOHN M. TERWILLIOER, merchant, and postmaster at Flat Rock, Ohio, was born November 3. 1839, in Bloomsburg, Columbia Co., Penn., where his parents, Abraham and Hannah Terwilliger. resided until their death. He came to Thompson Township, this county, December 25, 1857, and commenced learning the wire-maker's trade. In July, 1861. he enlisted in the Thirtyfourth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served in the campaigns of Western Virginia, taking part in the active operations in that i3art of the field. He was captured by the enemy June 10, 1864. at Buchanan, Va. , and was held prisoner ten months in Andersonville, Ga. He received an honorable discharge fi'om the service in June, 1865, leaving a fine record as a brave and faithful soldier, always ready for the discharge of duty. Returning to this county he again devoted himself to his trade. March 22, 1866, he married Miss Sarah Mohn, of Thompson Township, this county, and by this union were born Sylvia C. , Katie E. , Etna M. , Calvin C. and William M. Mr. and Mrs. Terwilliger are worthy members of the Evangelical Church. He is an earnest Republican, and takes a deep interest in public affairs. He is a member in high standing of the I. O. O. F. In September, 1881. ]\Ii-. Terwilliger was appointed postmaster at Flat Rock, and in August. 1882, he established a grocery and provision store, moving the postoffice into the store.

ALEXANDER TITTLE, farmer, P. O. Bellevue, Huron County, was born March 3. 1840, in Snyder County, Penn. His parents, Henry and Rebecca Tittle, passed their entire lives in that county. Alexander Tittle came to Thompson Township, this county, when he was eighteen years of age. He enlisted in the Third Regiment Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, September 10, 1861. and served in the Army of the Cumberland, taking part in the campaigns throughout the West and Southwest. He was taken prisoner near McMinnville, Tenn. , but was exchanged in about fifteen days. He re-enlisted with his regiment, serving in all four years, and was discharged August 10, 1865. He left an honorable record as a brave and faithful soldier, always ready for the discharge of duty. Eeturning home he married Miss Almira Zeiber, daughter of Jacob and Eachel (Kern) Zeiber, former of whom came from Snyder County. Penn. , to Thompson Township, this county, about 1845, and owned a farm of 520 acres: he died January 27, 1876, aged fifty-seven years; his widow now resides in Bellevue, Ohio; they wei-e the parents of the following childi-en: Almira, Daniel, Wilson, Mrs. Mary Kageris, and two deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Tittle have three sons: Samuel Richard, Arthur and Ervin. Mr. Tittle has two fine farms of 120 and 280 acres, each, of fertile land. Politically he is a Republican. He and his wife are members of the Reformed Church.

ISAAC WEIKEE. farmer. P. O. Bellevue, Huron County, was born November 17, 1842, in Thompson Township, this county. His father, Elias Weiker. of Snyder County, Penn., came to Ohio when he was sixteen years of age, and finally settled in Thompson Township, this county, in 1883, with his parents, George and Susanna Weiker, who passed the last few years of their lives in Bellevue. Elias Weiker married Miss Maria Heater, daughter of John Heater. She had eight children, five of whom are living; she died about 1 860. and Mr. Weiker has since married a second time, and now resides in Belle-suie. Isaac Weiker was reared on the farm on which he now resides. He married, December 31. 1868, Miss Caroline Fauble, daughter of Michael Fauble, and born in Thompson Township, this county. Of their nine childi-en seven are living: Mrs. Cora Bell Garmen, Mrs. Sarah Jane Garmen, William W., Amanda Estella. John P., James Franklin and Jessie Ann. Mr. and Mrs. Weiker have a fine farm of 1(50 acres of well-improved land. They are members of the Christian Union. Mr. Weiker has been trustee two terms. He is one of the most enterprising citizens of Thompson Township, highly respected liv the entire communitv. In politics he is a Democrat.

SAMUEL WYANT, teacher. P. O. Flat Rock, was born March 21, 1887, in Scipio Townshij). this county. After attending the district school he completed his education under Prof. Aaron Schuyler, at Republic. At the age of twenty years he commenced teaching in this county, a profession he has followed during the winters ever since. About the same time he became engaged in selling lightning rods throughout this and adjoining counties; he has continued this ever since, and in 1877 added the business of selling rubber biicket })umps, manufacturing the pumps himself at Flat Rock, this county. Mr. Wyant married Miss Susie Korner May 30, 1865. She died February 9, 1871, leaving one son (Claudie) and one daughter ( Addie, now the wife of Alton Heter). June 21. 1876, Mr. Wyant married for his second wife Miss Jennie Brown, of Clark County, Ohio, a native of Miami County. Ohio. They have one daughter. Gracie. Mr. Wyant is a member of the United Brethren Church, Mrs.Wvant of the Evanofelical Church.

JOHN ARMATAGE, farmer and stock -raiser, P. O. Carrothers, was born ia Baltimore. McL. December 15, 1806, son of Roger and Margaret (Hayes) Armatage, also natives of Maryland, of English descent, and who were parents of fom- child.ren, John being next to the eldest. Roger Armatage was sexton for the Society of Friends in Baltimore for many years. Our -subject received a limited education and first engaged in di'iving a milk Avagon and working in a dauy, an occupation he followed for eleven years. He was an economical lad, and in 1820 he started for the new county, settling in the woods of Venice Township. Previous to leaving Baltimore he had the method of tappingtrees for sugar explained to him. and on arriving here, in the sugar season, immediately commenced operations and had tapped quite a number of oak instead of maple trees before he discovered his mistake, but before the season of 18H() closed he was a good hand at the biisiness. He fir.st entered eighty acres ^hich he sold, then bought three eighties, and he has now 200 acres where he resides, located in Seneca and Crawford Counties. He has luade farming the principal business of his life, and has been remarkably successful. Mi\ Armatage was married, in 183(), to Mary Parlett. of English and Welsh descent, and this imion was blessed with five children: Mary E., married to H. Royce and had three childi-en (the family are all deceased) ; Rebecca, wife of Elisha Roberts, a farmer of Venice Township, this county; John AV., now a prominent farmer, born in Venice Township, this county, in 1834, married in 1858 to Elizabeth McClelan (had nine children: "Wesley, George, Etta J. (wife of John B. McCibben), Thomas (deceased). Charles. Alvin. Louis. Erwin and Bertie); Margaret, wife of John X. Whitmire; George W. (deceased) was a farmer in early life, but later a merchant (he was twice married and by first wife had two children : Robert, now a hardware merchant in Attica, and Bell, and by his second wife, two children: William and Jay). Our subject is a Republican in politics. He and his family are members of the Protestant Methodist Chui'ch.

ROBERT ARMATAGE, of the firm of Armatage & Wiu-ts, dealers in hardware, stoves, tinware, farming implements, spouting, paints, oils. etc.. Attica, was born in Venice Township, this county. April 8. 1864, son of George W. and Mary J. (Walker) Anuatage, natives of this cou.nty, and of German descent. His grandfather, John Armatage, now a prominent farmer of Venice Township, this county, settled here in 1827. George W. Armatage (subject's father) born in 1829, was reared on the farm, received a common school education and made farming the business of his life. He died in 1884. Robert, the eldest in a family of foiTr children, grew up on the farm, attending the Attica school. When eighteen years of age he embarked in business on his own account, dealing in agricultural implements. His father bought a hardware store in 1883, and after his death the stock was pui*chased by the firm of Armatage & Wurts. who are now carrying on the business.

E. D. BEMENDERFER, senior' member of the firm of Bemeuderfer c^- Co. , manufactui-ers of sash,, doors and blinds, manufactory located on High and West Main Streets. Attica, was born in Stark County, Ohio, May 18, 1842, son of Samuel and Christine (Funk) Bemeuderfer, natives of Virginia and

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Ohio, respectively, and of German descent. The father of onr subject, who settled in Venice Township, this county, in 184'2, and who was a successful farmer, died in 1884; of his eight childi-en, seven are now living-, all residents of Seneca County except Jacob, who is now in New Mexico. The family ai-e members of the Lutheran Church. Our subject was reared on the farm' and after receiving a common school education attended the academy at Republic, and in early life taught school. In 1866 he embarked in the manufacture of handles and rakes, which in 1 874 was merged into his i:)resent business. The building is two stories high, nearly seventy feet square, and the firm employ tifteen men. and manufactiTre about 1,000, 000 feet of lumber annually. Mr. Bemenderfer was married, in 1 867, to Mary Jane, daughter of John Koller and of German descent, by whom he has two children : Esther and Harry. Mrs. Bemenderfer is a member of the Baptist Church. Mr. Bemenderf er ls a Prohibitionist in ]>olitics, and a member of the I. O. O. F. He is now in the town council.

W. K. BEMENDERFER. farmer, P. O. Attica, was born on the farm where he now resides, in Venice Township, this county, April 2, 18-51; son of Samuel Bemenderfer, who served in most of the township offices, moved to Attica in 1872, and for ten years previous to his death led a retired life; his widow now resides in Attica. Ohio. Our subject, the seventh in a family of eight children, was educated in the district schools of his native countv and has followed farming all his life. He is now owner of eighty acres" of wellimproved land. He was Tinited in marriage, in 187:-}, with Siisan, daughter of Jacob and Mary (Murray) Hoke, former of whom, of German descent, was a miller, farmer, and an early settler of Venice ToAvnship. this county. To our subject and wife has been born one child, Effie May. Mr. Bemenderfer has acted as school director of Venice Township.

HARRY G. BLAINE, physician, Attica, was born in Wheeling, W. Va., November 25, 1858; son of William I. and Nancy (Voshall) Blaine, the former a native of Pennsylvania, of English descent, the latter of Ohio, of Welsh lineage. William I. Blaine, who has been a printer and editor nearly all his life, is now editing the Attica Joiinial. Our sujjject, the third in a family of six children, received his education in the schools of Fostoria, Republic and Attica, this coimty. and at the age of sixteen commenced to teach school. When nineteen years old he entered the office of Dr. J. M. Parker, of Attica; in 1880 he attended the Medical College at Columbus, Ohio, and afterward the Indiana Medical College at Indianapolis, from which he graduated in 1882. He is now a memlier of the lx)ard of regents of that institution. The Doctor commenced the publication at Attica, in 1884, of the Medical Compend, a monthly journal of practical medicine, having a large circulation. He also owns the office of the Attica Journal, of which his father is editor. The Doctor commenced the practice of medicine at Reedtown, this county, in 1882, and in 1888 came to Attica. He is an honorary member of the Toledo Medical College Association, of the Northwestern Ohio Association and the Ohio State Association. In May. 1885. he was elected demonstrator of practical anatomy in the Toledo Medical College, and later he was chosen as professor of diseases of wcjmen and children in the same institution, which position he now holds. He is a F. & A. M. The Doctor was married, in 1877. to Lucy E. . daughter of James Shanks, a farmer of Huron County, Ohio, and of German descent. Tlie chikh-en born to this union are Eriiest G. and Earl H. (twins), Harry S. and William G. G.

JOHN B.' BLFM. farmer and stock-raiser. P. O. Attica, was born in France. ,]*uly 1. 182S: son of Joseph and Magdalena Blum, also French oeo- pie, former of wliom was a farmer all through life. They reared a family of four chikli-en, John B. being the third born. Our subject was educated in France and Germany, and came to America April 4,1850, first settling in Stark County, Ohio, but a year later came to this county where he has since followed ao-ricultural pursuits. He now owns two well-improved farms in Venice Township. Mr. Blum was married, in 1857, to MaryM. , daughter of John and Catherine (Seen) Steigmeyer. Her father, a farmer and stock-raiser, was born in Switzerland in 1811, there received his education, and in 1835 came to America, settling two miles west of Attica, this county, on the farm where he still resides. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Blum are Susan, wife of William Hahl (have four childi-en: Mary M. , Rosa D.. John S. and Edward), and Frank J., who is still at home. Mr. and Mrs. Blum are members of the Catholic Church. In politics he is a Democrat.

LEWIS BOLLINGER (deceased) a pioneer farmer of Seneca County, Ohio, was born in Germany, September 14, 1825. He was reai'ed and educated in his native land and came thence to Stark County, Ohio, in 1842, settling on a farm where he remained two years. He then came to this county and bought thirty acres of land in Venice Township. He was a prudent, industrious man, and at the time of his death, which occurred June 28, 1880, owned 250 acres of well-improved land. He was married in this county, in 1850, to Margaret, daughter of Conrad Plouch, a farmer. Her parents were of German orio'in. To Mr. and Mrs. Bollinger were born the following childi'en: Margaret, wife of George Duerr, a resident of Michigan; Philip; Catherine, wife of Samuel Kemrick; Lewis W., married and farming; Louisa, wife of David Zellars; Mary E.,wife of Charles Deisler ; and Henry, Daniel, Alexander F. and John F. at home. They are members of the German Reformed Church. Philip, who is a farmer and stock-raiser, was born February 20, 1853, on a farm in Venice Township, where he was reared and received a common school education, and here he still resides. He was married, in 1878, to Anna Mary Fink, born in Pennsylvania, of Dutch origin, and by her he has three children: Ida, George F. and John F. Lewis Bollinger, the subject of this sketch, was a prominent Democrat, and during his life held most of the public offices of Venice Township; he was fi-equently chosen by his party as a delegate to political conventions, and was often a member of the grand jury at Tiffin.

A. B. BRANT, dealer in grain, seed, salt and baled hay. came to Attica at the time of the building of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, and began dealing in lumber and grain, abandoning the former in 1882. He is a native of Cumberland County, Penn. , born July 11. 1843; son of Michael and Elizabeth (Bowermaster) Brant. He received his education in the country schools, and began business for himself at seventeen years of age, following farming and stockdealing until embarking in his present business. He came to Ohio in 184<), and to this county in 1860. He was married, in May, 1860, to Mary J. Myers, who died in 1871, and by her he had one child - Millie. His second marriage, in March, 1875, was with Loa M. Couch. Mr. Brant is an energetic business man, and has held important positions in Reed and Venice Townships. He is a member of Attica Lodge No. 367. F. & A. M. . also of the chapter at Repu-blic. Ohio.

P. A. BUCHMAN, retired merchant and farmer, CaiTothers, was born in Bloom Township, this county, June 18, 1843; son of Adam and Catherine (Fike) Bachman, natives of Bavaria, Germany, who immigrated to America, and located in Pennsylvania, where they resided three years; came then, in 1833. to this county, and settled on a farm in Bloom Township, where Adam Buch- man died in 1881. Their family consisted of eight children, three sons and three daughters attaining maturity, live of Avhom are now living. Our subject, the second born, was reared on the farm, and followed agricultural pursuits until 1874, when he came to Carrothers and opened a general store, subsequently admitting his brother, Jacob, as i^artner, to whom he sold his interest in 1875, and who is now conducting the business. Our subject built the first dwel lino- house in Carrothers. He has been financially successfiil, and now owns a farm of 100 acres in Bloom Township, and property in Carrothers. where he resides. He was married, in 1866, to Rosa, daughter of Jacob and Annie (Neice) Brillhart, of German descent, and to this union were born the following childi-en: William, Ada, Robert. Dellie, Jacob and Early. Mr. and Mrs. Buchman are members of the Reformed Church, of which he is deacon, and of which he served as a member of the building committee. Politically he is a Democrat.

JOHN H. CARPENTER, deputy United States marshal, Attica, was born in Richland Township, Huron Co., Ohio, October 27. 1843; son of Amasa A. and Catherine (Huffman) Carpenter, the former a farmer, born in Steuben County, N. Y., of Scotch descent, the latter a native of Pennsylvania, of German lineage. Amasa A. Carpenter came to Seneca County, Ohio, in 1845. and lived on a farm until his death in 1855. Our subject, the eldest in a family of four childi-en, was reared on the farm, receiving his education in the Attica schools and academy at Republic. He enlisted during the late Rebellion, in 1862, in Company I, One Hundred and Twenty-third Ohio Vohmteer Infantry, and served till the close of the war. He was twice taken j^risoner. on first occasion managing to effect his escape; the second time was just before the close of the war, and he received his discharge in j^rison. He participated in several battles, and was at Winchester when Gen. Sheridan arrived and turned defeat into victory. After his return Mr. Carpenter farmed for a time. He was married, in 1867, to Susan, daughter of John Sutton, and a sister of Lester Sutton, of Attica, by whom he has one son - Harry E. Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter are members of the Methodist Protestant Church. Mr. Carpenter came to Attica in 1870, and worked at the carpenter's trade here. He served for a time as constable, and for foui-teen years as marshal of Attica, and in 1880 was appointed deputy United States marshal. In connection with his official duties he also deals in real estate.