Thompson Township (part 5 of 16)

JOSIAH HEDGES, founder of Tiffin, was a lineal descendant of Sir Charles Hedges, one of the Secretaries of State under Queen Anne, of England, and a member of the British Parliament. Joseph Hedges, who was a son of Charles Hedges, gentleman, and grandson of Sir Charles, came to America at an early day and settled in Prince George County. Md. He had nine childi'en, two of whom - Charles and Joseph - moved to Frederick County. The former of the^e became the father of foiu'teen children, one of whom was named Charles; the latter had only one child, a daughter, Rebecca, intermarrying, left their Maryland home and settled in Virginia. They were the parents of eleven children, including the subject of this sketch, who was born in Brooke County, Va., April 9, 1778. Reared amid the incidents of a long war, inspired by 'contact with heroes of the Revolution, Josiah grew up a stm-dy, resohite and self-reliant youth. At the age of eighteen he was engaged on his own account in shipping produce from Wheeling to New Orleans, the then seat of the French Government of Louisiana. About the same time he moved into the " 'Northwestern Territory. ' ' He was permanently located there in 1801, and when a year afterward Ohio was admitted as a State into the Union, the people of Belmont County conferred the honor of making him their first sheriff. Intelligent, energetic and upright, this executor of the law, young as he was. discharged the duties of the high trust with promptness and discretion, and secured the good will of his fellow citizens, for. upon the expiration of his term he was chosen clerk of the courts. He made a careful and efficient clerk and continued to hold that office until, turning his attention to mercantile piu-suits, he devoted his time to the establishing of an extensive trade at St. Clairsville. There were no commercial agents on the road in those days, no facilities for exchange, and Philadelphia (800 miles away) was the nearest point at which to replenish a depleted stock. Thither on horseback, semi-annually, the enterprising merchant joiu-neyed, with large sums of money on his person, to make selections and pay for the goods he might purchase. By prudent investment and judicious management Mr. Hedges made the St. Clairsville venture a success, and. in 1819. he started a new store in Mansfield, Ohio, and associated with him as partners, his brothei^. Elza Hedges, a man of mark in his day, and Gen. James Hedges, a distinguished soldier of the war of 1812. on Gen. Harrison's staff. The Hedges Brothers, of Mansfield, were a prosperous firm, and a strong bond of fi-iendship existed between its members throughout their lives. In 1820 Josiah Hedges visited Foi-t Ball, bought a tract of land opposite it, on the Sandusky River, laid out a town, which in honor of his warm personal fi-iend, the first governor of Ohio, he named Tiffin. In 1822 he had put up a saw-mill, built a mill for making fioiu", erected a public hall, provided rooms for offices and shops and then by disposing of building lots at moderate prices, and being lenient and magnanimous with pm-chasers the infant town of Tiffin grew apace. In 1824, upon the organization of Seneca County. Mr. Hedges aspired to make Tiffin the county seat. It was centrally located and had many natural advantages, and its founder proposed donating ample and suitable grounds for county buildings. Across the river, however, was a troublesome rival. At Fort Ball a town called Oakley had been started, equally well situated, and which its proprietor, Jesse Spencer, declared outranked Tiffin in seniority and in its reminiscences of history. While the respective fi'iends of these two places were studying how best to get ahead, Mr. Hedges, with his usual quickness of decision and promptness of action, cut the gordian knot bv buving out Spencer, and becoming the owner of both Oakley and Tiffin. 'The' county seat secured, the town increased steadilv. the land office was removed to it 'fi'om Delaware, manufactories sprung up, commerce flom-ished, and Mr. Hedges lived to see a wilderness transformed into a city of cheerful homes and busy industry. Enterprising and p)ublic si^irited though he was, Mr. Hedges did not seek i)ublic position, but intelligence, integrity and sound judgment were qualities which his fellow citizens recognized in him, and of which they availed themselves, in 1825, by electing him to the Legislatiire. He represented in that body the counties of Sandusky, Crawford. Seneca and Marion, and discharged the duties of legislator with marked ability. In the good old days of Jackson and Clay, Mr. Hedges was an ardent Whig. He was frequently nominated by his party for political preferment. But the Democrats having the ascendancy, he held no political office until 1830, when he was re-elected to the Legislatm-e by the district composed of Seneca, Hancock, Sandusky and Wood. His legislative career was characterized by industry and by an unswerving devotion to the young counties of the Northwest. Mr. Hedges possessed the attributes of a good citizen and Chi'istian gentleman. Though a man of great firmness and decision of character, he was benevolent and just, and was the last man in the world to di-ive another to the wall. He lent a helping hand to the honest poor, and was ready, at all times, to assist with his funds any good work needing aid. He gave building sites, and subscribed liberally to the churches. Itinerant ministers and visiting statesmen made his home a resort, for the --latch-string was always hanging out." and the cordial and generous hospitality was proverbial. ' In the domestic circle he was kind and indulgent, and was, as he deserved to be, the idol of the household. He was one of the original stockholders and directors of the first railroad constructed in Ohio - tlje Mad River & Lake Erie, now the Indiana. Bloomington & Western - and it was through his instrumentality that the benefits of that road were secured to the people of Tiffin. In religious faith the ancestors of Mr. Hedges were Episcopalians. 'H(^ was thrice wedded. His first wife, Rebecca Russell, was of Ohio parentage, and died at the early age of thirty, leaving six childi-en - three bovs and three girls. Two of the boys, Thomas and Albert, died in early vouth and Josiah at the age of thirty-six. Of the girls, Julia was married to Dr. Joseph Mason, and Rebecca to Joseph Walker, one of the earliest merchants of Tiffin. Clarinda. the only survivor, was the wife of the late William Hunter. Mr. Hedges' second marriage was with Eliza Hammerley, who came of a Virginia family: her father was Garrett Hammerley. Of the three sons and six daughters of this marriage, two of the sons died in infancy, the other. William C. Hedges, who died in 1876, was a graduate of the Harvard Law School and a ripe scholar. He projected the first public library in Tiffin, and inaugurated a taste for literary and scientific lectures among its people by laboring for and securing the most talented lecturers. Of the daughters, Eva died at the age of twenty-one; she was the wife of Dr. Hem-y Russell, of Columbus. The five remaining daughters are Sarah, wife of W. C. W. Armstrong. ex-Secretary of State and editor PJaindealer at Cleveland, where he resides; Mary Jane, wife of A. C. Baldwin, a prominent manufacturer of Tiffin: Minerva, wife of H. Noble, exmayor of Tiffin and present probate judge; Elizabeth, relict of J. G. Gross (deceased), a leading manufacturer' of Tiffin, and Cynthia A. . widow of Luther A. Hall, of the Tiffin bar. The mother of these childi-en died in 1837. Seven years after Mr. Hedges married again; but without issue, Miss Harriet Snook; she died February, 1885. Mr. Hedges was a fine looking man. he was well built, erect, of robust physique and dignified mien. His forehead was high, eyes black, nose slightly of the Roman cast, and a mouth that indicated firmness and decision. At' the age of eighty years he continued to give daily attention to his business interests, and up to the time of his last illness was in full pos session of his mental powers. He died at Tiffin, July 15, 1858. When he departed there passed away a useful and honored life, a life full of activity consecrated by good deeds and enshrined in the affections of his children and friends.

JOHN HEILMAN, proprietor of the extensive Brick and Tile Manufacturing "Works, Tiffin, was born in Bermersheim, Hessen Darmstadt, Germany. September 11, 1821; son of Daniel (a farmer) and Barbara Heilman. In 184^ he came to America and located in Tiffin, Ohio, and in 1850 he established a manufactory for making brick, to which in 18(58 he added tile making. The business proved successful, and is now one of the most important industries of Tiffin. After accumiilating a handsome competency from it, Mr. Heilman has turned it over to the care of his sons, William and Otto, who do a large business. The subject of our sketch was married, in Tiffin, t(5 Mary Schneckeuberger, who died without issue. He was afterward married to Elizabeth Zeis, of Epingen, Baden, who bore him three sons and two daughters: Lizzie, wife of John La Bar. a hardware merchant; John G. , a tinsmith, of Santa Anna, Cai. ; Kate, wife of George Diemei', of Carey, Ohio; William, married to Elva M. , daughter of James M. Bore (have two daughters. Bertha and Edith), and Otto. Mr. Heilman buried his second wife in Tiffin, and subsequently married Fredericka Wetzel, of Wurtemberg, Germany, and by her has a son and daughter: Albert and Anna. The family attend the German Lutheran Chiu'ch. Mr. Heilman, a worthy citizen of Tiffin, has contributed in no small degi*ee to the growth of its interests and industries. Though he has ever been averse tt) holding pu])lic office he has served with credit as member of the council.

JOHN D. HEILMAN, grocer and saloon keeper, Tiffin, born in Tiffin, Ohio, December 15, 1842, is a son of Jacob and Mary (Wick) Heilman, who came to this county fi'om Hessen Darmstadt. Germany, in 1889, and whose children are Susan, John D. , Philip, Jacob, Elizabeth, Mary, Christian and V^'illiam. Om- subject was reared to brick-making. September 12, 1864. he enlisted in Company C, One Hundi-ed and Eightieth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. and served till the close of the war; he was wounded in the left hand, and received an honorable discharge. Having contracted rheumatism he was com pelled to give up brick-making, and then engaged in his present business. He married, in 1867, Margaret, daughter of Balthasar and Christina Kohe. of Landau, Rhine Bierne, Germany, and by her has two sons and two daughters : Jacob N. , Mary. Libbie and John A. The family belong to the German Lutheran Brethren Church. ^Ii". Heilman is a member of Leander Stem Post G. A. R. , and has been a member of the lire department for fourteen years.

WILLIAM HEROLD, saloon keeper. Tiffin, was born in Naumburg, Saxony, December 28, 1823, son of Carl Tielo and Mina (Poosej Herold. In 184 < he came to America, and after following his trade, rope-making, in the East, principally in Sackett's Harbor, N. Y.,.he came to Tiffin, Ohio, and carried on the same industry for several years, retiring from it to enter his present business. He married in Tiffin, Elizabeth Mueller, of Harbisheim, Hessen Darmstadt, Germany, who bore him two sons and two daughters: F. F. a harnessmaker, who married Laura C. Hubert, and has one daughter Gertie May: Marietta, wife of Frederick Eckhard, a barber, in Tiffin; Otto, a ba}-ber, in Cleveland; and Ida. Mr. Herold' s first wife dying, he manled again. By his second wife he has no children. He is a member of the Reformed Chiu'ch, and his wife of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church. Mr. and Mrs. Herold are prominent among the many worthy German families of this city, and are respected by all.

HENRY KE_G(> HERSHISER. M. D., Tiffin, was born in Bedford County, Penn. , July (, 1831; son of Henry and Maria Barbara (Kegg) Hershiser. and grandson of Lewis and Polly (Smith) Hershiser Lewis Hershiser, a distiller by occupation, was a native of Wurtemberg, Germany. Maria B. (Kegg) Hershiser was a daughter of Peter and Eva (Harchelroad) Kegg. of Bedford County, Penn. The parents of our subject came to Tiffin in 1833. and here reared four sons and two daughters: William A., engaged in the wholesale and retail lumber business at Columbus. Ohio (no children); Peter M., farming, in Huron County, Ohio (has one son): Ann Elizabeth, deceased wife of Edward Bradley, also deceased (left two sons) ; Henry K. ; Mary E. , wife of J. W. Bradley, a contractor and builder of Columbus (have a son and daughter): David F. , a machinist at Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Hershiser read medicine under Dr. J. P. Kinnaman, and graduated fi'om the Columbus Medical College at Columbus, Ohio. He spent considerable time in the late war, in a professional capacity, retiring at the close of the struggle as assistant surgeon of the One Hundred and Forty-seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry. After the war he was engaged in the drug business for nine years, retiring fi-om it to take up the practice of medicine, in which he has attained considerable reputation. The Doctor married, in Tiffin, Susan D. Myers, of Clear Spring, Md. . who has blessed him with one daughter : Jessie Day, a lady of estimable literary and musical abilities. Dr. Hershiser has been a member of the Masonic order for fourteen years, and has attained to the degree of Knight Templar in De Molay Commandery; has been a member of the I. O. O. F. for many years, and of the society of Chosen Friends; is also president of the Soldiers Decorating and Benevolent Society.

F. K. HEWITT, architect. Tiffin, was born in Owego, Tioga County. N. Y., December 28, 1839. His father, Horace Wheeler Hewitt (a millwright), comes of pioneer English stock in the State, cousin of the Hon. Abram S. Hewitt of New York; subject's mother, Huldah (Kingsbury) Hewitt, was of similar lineage. The subject of our sketch was reared in New York City, where he completed his professional training. In March, 1862, he enlisted his services in Company C, Fifth New Y''ork Artillery, and remained in service about three years when he received an honorable discharge at Harper's Ferry, February 13. 1865, as veteran, having re-enlisted. After the war he betook himself to professional work and traveled over the greater part of the Northern and Western States and California, locating in Tiffin. Ohio, in 1882. He was married at Elmira, N. Y. , to Sarah F., daughter of Zeno Carpenter, and this union was blessed with two sons and four daughters: John Dudley, Lulu, Daisy. Kate, Hattie and Fred. Mrs. Hewitt is a member of the Episcopal Church; Mr. Hewitt is a F. & A. M., and a member of the A. O. U. W.

REV. H. H. W. HIBSHMAN, D. D., pastor of Grace Reformed Church. Tiffin, was born in ShaefPerstown, Lebanon County. Penn., November 25. 1837, and is of Swiss lineage. His great-great-grandfather, Gerhard Hibshman, emigrated from Switzerland to America, in the year 1731 or 1732, and located about two miles north of Ephratah. Lancaster Co. Penn. His great-grandfather, Wendel Hibshman, was a major in the Revohitionary Avar, and a member of the State Legislature of Pennsylvania for foiu- years. His grandfather. John Hibshman, a man of intelligence, possessed a knowledge of both the German and the English languages, as also did his wife, who was of English descent. John held office in the Reformed Church," of which he was a devoted member for many years, and was elder and treasurer of his congregation at the time of his death. He was of mild disposition, a lover of books, fond of music, and wrote on a leaf of a music book, the artistic work of the pen of his mother: -'God give him grace therein to look and to understand, that learning is better than money and land. December 12, 1798/" He was of temperate habits, and had a reputation for honesty, integrity of character, for generosity to the poor, and was esteemed by all who knew him. Our subject's father, Hon. A. P. Hibshman, was by profession a scrivener and surveyor, a lover of books and learning, and in early years taught the parochial school of the congregation of which he was a member. He spoke and wrote both in English and German. He was a man of strictly . temperate habits, untiring diligence, energy and perseverance. In civil and political life he wielded great influence in the community in which he lived. He was a member of the Reformed Chiu'ch. He left some fine drawings of the counties of Lancaster. Lebanon. Dauphin. Chester and Berks, in Pennsylvania: also in manuscript form, written in easy style, ' ' The History of the Hibshman family down to the year 1870." He was paralyzed at his desk in the first auditor's office, treasury department, Washington. D. C. after holding his position there for eighteen years, and died at the age of seventy-five years. His wife, a most amiable woman, loved and esteemed by all who knew her, for her many excellencies, died at the age of seventy years.

H. H. W. HiBSHM.\:<, the only surviving son. and })astor of Grace Reformed Church. Tiffin, graduated with his younger brother. Heniy (who was professor of Latin and Greek at Andulisa College, and died at the age of twenty years), in the class of ISGl of Franklin and Marshall College. Lancaster, Penn. He studied theology at the theological seminary of the Reformed Church of the Synod of the United States, and Avas licensed and ordained to discharge the functions of the office of the ministi-y by the Synod of Ohio. He received the degree of master of ails fi'om his ahna mater in course; and. at the age of forty-two. Ursinus College honored him with the degree of Dicinitatis Doctor. As a minister of his church, his record compares with many of his peers. He has been highly successful in every field of labor to which he was called. He founded two congregations, built four houses of worship and two parsonages. He also ASTote considerably for l^oth secular and religious journals: has several lectures on the question of temperance in print, and many of his sermons have been given to the public in published form. Rev. H. H. AV. Hibshman married Miss Alice J. Clark, a graduate of the high schools of Lancaster City, Penn. , and daughter of Edwin C. Clark, a man of great inventive genius. They have sis sons and one daughter, all partaking of the energy and spirit of their parents. The work in which he is engaged in Tiffin, has progressed under his pastorate beyond the anticipations of the most sanguine members. He was forty-seven years old his last natal day (1884) and will remain permanently in Seneca County. Ohio, unless overruled by Providence. Of his children Edwin Clark has chosen medicine for his profession and is student in a classical, literaiy course of Ursinus College at Freeland. Penn. : Allen Porter is engaged in merchandising in Tiffin; Albert Helfenstine has chosen the profession of law, is student at Heidelberg College; Henry Eberly and Walter Strickland are students at the high school of Tiffin, and have chosen the ministry. Roy Super and Margaret Murray are too yoimg to attend school. Rev. Hibshman has been a worthy Mason since 1804, and was knighted in Crusade Commandery. No. 1 1 . Bloomsbiu-g. Penn. . in 1860, and is at present a worthy knight of De Molay Commandery, No. 9, of Tiffin. He is also a member of the Phi Kappa Psi. The original of the Hibshman name was spelled Huebschman, and is so recorded by Gerhard Huebschman, one of the first settlers of the family in Pennsvlvania.

FREDERICK K. HOLDERMAN, dry goods mercliant, Tiffin, was born near Fremont, Ohio, August 1, 184-3. His parents, Michael and Mary (Smith ) Holderman, natives of Freiburg, Duchy of Baden, came to this country on the same steamer, in 1.832, and settled near Fremont, where they were married in the following year, the union being blessed with three sons and three daughters, of whom only the sons survive. Frederick K. , the youngest son, completed a liberal common school training, and at fourteen entered the store of D. Betts & Co. , of Fremont, in dry goods merchandising, where he remained in creditable connection till the breaking out of Ihe war. He then enlisted in defense of the Union and was detailed to service in the Mississippi Squadron, under command of Com. Porter, where he remained in active duty during the term of his enlistment (one year). Upon receiving his discharge he returned to his home, and. after recuperating his health, went to Sandusky City in the fall of 18()2, where he was connected with merchandising as clerk and, later, as principal; retiring in 1870, he came here and has been successfully identified with the dry goods industry of Tiffin since. He was married in Sandusky City, Ohio, in 1806, to Miss Susan Kogg, daughter of the Rev. George Kogg, a pioneer minister of the Evangelical Church, by which happy union he has two little daughters: Alice and Nina. Mr. Holderman is a clearheaded and far-sighted business man, and while endeavoring to arrange his very numerous classes of goods to the public taste, he in no small degree edu cates his customers to his own choice by a very ingenious introduction of his goods by advertisements, etc. , etc. Socially he is an excellent gentleman and an honored citizen. He is a Knight Templar and a member of De Molay Commandery No. 9. In politics he is a stanch Republican, voting last election for James G. Blaine. Mr. and Mrs. Holderman attend the Presbyterian Churcb service and are active supporters of that denomination.

FRANK H. HOLMES, of the firm of Holmes & Romig. manufacturers and dealers in boots and shoes, 80 Washington Street. Tiffin, was born in Huntington, Mass., January 7, 1850, son of Loren Smith and Letitia C. (Knox) Holmes. The former was a son of Joseph Holmes, Jr. , whose father, Joseph Holmes, settled in that State (from northern England) at a very early period in its history. The latter. Letitia C. (Knox) Holmes, was a daughter of Alanson Knox, who descends from Scotch pioneers in Massachusetts. Frank H. was one of a family of three sons and a daughter- Eugene L., who died in Chester, Mass., in October. 1874; Joseph A., a resident of Defiance, Ohio, and Katie L. , a resident of Deshler, Ohio, all of whom settled in Jackson Township, Wood Co. , Ohio, with their parents, in ISOf). The subject of our sketch, at seventeen, left the farm, and took a position as salesman in a general merchandise store at Deshler. Ohio, and in 1875, at the age of nineteen, a partnership was formed, consisting of his father, brother and self, for the purpose of conducting a general merchandise business under the firm name of L. S. Holmes & Sons. August 20. 1877, his father died, but the business contim^ed until the spring of 1881. In 1882 he and his brother came to Tiffin, and bought out the present business, which was carried on under the name of Holmes Brothers for one year, Joseph A. then withdiawing and disposing of his interest to Jonas Romig. Mr. Holmes was married, in Deshler, Ohio. May 6, 1880, to Elizabeth Williams, who was born in Hancock County, Ohio,. April 22, 1855. Mrs. Holmes is a lady of estimable attainments, and a highly respected member of society. Since coming here Mr. Holmes has taken an active part in the development of all enterprises tending to the social and industrial life of Tiffin. He is a member of the city council, an officer of Tiffin L<xlo-e No. 77, F. & A. M., and member of the Royal Arcanum. He is also

GEORGE HOLTZ. farmer. P. O. Tiffin, was born in Frederick County. Md., February 20, 1S19. son of Jacob and Susannah M. Holtz, natives of Maiyland, and who came to Seneca County, Ohio, April 28, 1884, settling in Clinton Township, and there remaining until their death ; Jacob Holtz died December 28, 1850. and his widow May 28, 1870. Our subject was united in marriage, October 9, 1870, with Phcjebe Moore, whose maiden name was Wise. She was born in Washington County, Penn., January 25, 1841. Her parents, David and Charlotta Wise, now reside in Pleasant Township, this county. Mrs. Holtz is the mother of one son, John W. , by her first husband. Our subject has always been engaged in farming, and now owns 134 acres of good land, where he and his family reside. He is a F. & A. M. and a member of the I. O. O. F. Mrs. Holtz is a member of the German Baptist Chm-ch.

DENXIS HOLTZ. farmer, P. O. Tiffin, was born March 21, 1827, in Frederick County, Md. His parents, Jacob and Susannah M. Holtz. natives of Maryland, where they were married, remained in Maryland until April 28, 1834. and then moved to Seneca County, Ohio, where they remained until the death of the former, which occiuTed December 28, 1859, on the farm where our subject now resides. After the death of Jacob Holtz his widow resided with her son George until her death, which occurred May 28, 1870. Our subject was united in marriage, November 16, 1851, with Mary J. Schroyer, born in Frederick County. Md., November 8, 1827, a daughter of George and Meribah Schroyer (both deceased). To this union were born two children. Marcus and Meribah R. Mrs. Holtz departed this life September 16, 1870. She was a memljer of the First Reformed Church of Tiffin. After the death of his first wife Mr. Holtz was united in marriage. May 20. 1873, with Anna M. Good, who was born near Reading, Penn., September 19, 1829, daughter of Philip A. and Elizabeth Good, who remained in Pennsylvania until their death. Our subject has resided on his present farm since seven years of age. He owns 160 acres of land. He and his wife are members of Grace Reformed Church of Tiffin.

BENJAMIN H. HORNE. farmer. P. O. Tiffin, was born March 24, 1859, in Lehigh County. Pejin. , where his i)arents and their parents were also born, raised and educated. In 1869 Samuel Home, father of our subject, together with his family, came to Ohio and settled at Fort Seneca, in Seneca County, where they still reside. Samuel Home has a family of six childi-en: Benjamin H., Samuel. John. Aquilla. Elmina and Rosa. Our subject was engaged in farming with his father until 1882, when he took the large farm of Noble & Shawhan. near Tiffin, which he has well stocked. He is a stirring business man; has 327 acres of land, and is engaged in stock-raising in connection with his father.

PHIL. A. HOUCK, dealer in boots aud shoes. Tiffin, was born in Tiffin, this county. September 12, 1853. His parents. John and Ottilia (Fisher) Houck. natives of Baden, came to this country with their respective families, who settled in this county. His mother died in December, 1858, his present mother being his step-mother. Phil. A. is a full brother of the Rev. G. F. Houck. secretary to Bishop Gilmoure, of Cleveland, Ohio. Our subject's paternal grandfather and father were shoe-makers and dealers in boots and shoes, and it well became him (Phil. A.), when arriving at manhood, to follow their example. He embarked in the boot and shoe trade, and when twenty-eight years old look entire possession of the business of his father, which he ably represents. He is the fifth child and fourth son of a family of nine sons and six daughters living (two sons are deceased). He married, in Sandusky City, Ohio, in 1876, Louisa Buyer, and to this union were born two sons: William and Eugene. Mrs. Houck is the second daughter and foiu-th child in the family of four sons and five daughters of Nicholas and Barbara (Scheidel) Buyer, natives of Bavaria and 13aden, respectively. Mr. Houck is an enterprising business man and citizen. Although averse to holding political office himself, he is, nevertheless, a pronounced partisan of the Democratic })arty, and has contributed in no small degree to its maintenance and support. He and his worthy wife are members of the K. C. Chiu'ch and regular communicants of St. Joseph's congregation, of which church he is trustee. He is an active member of St. John's Benevolent Association, and has served as its financial secretary for eight years.

HENRY HUBACH, brewer. Tiffin, was born in Diir Kheim, province of Rheinpfalz, kingdom of Bavaria, January 27, 1848, and comes of a line of people prominently connected with the brewery business. His parents were Henry and Catharine (Engel) Hubach. The subject of this sketch came to this country in 18(35, and worked at the brewing business in Philadelphia for a time, afterward spending some considerable time in the same occupation in the West and South, principally in Milwaukee, Wis. ,. and Cincinnati, Ohio. He eventually embarked in the business at Fort Wayne, Ind. , which he conducted there for four years. Coming here in 1877 he purchased the business of F. J. Wagner, and has brought it up to an excellent condition, doing the leading business in his line in this locality. He is thoroughly awake to the progressive interests of his trade, and is an excellent business man and citizen. He was married at Cincinnati, in 1871, to Miss Emma Refus, who was born in the Duchy of Baden, Germany, and by her he has two sons and four daughters : Emma, Willie, Alma, Charlie, Selma and Alice. Mrs. Hubach is a member of the Reformed Church. Mr. Hubach is a member of the Bruderbund and Turnverein.

HON. ELISHA BLAIR HUBBARD, M. D., cbuggist, Tiffin, was born in Chester, Hampden Co.. Mass., December 28, 1840, and comes of very worthy pioneer people of English ancestry in that State. His father, Edmund Hubbard, formerly of Chester (now of Pittsfield) Mass., is a son of Edmund Hubbard, of Chester (whom he succeeded in the leather manufacturing business there), whose father was also named Edmund, and who in turn was a son of Daniel Hubbard, who located in Hadley, Mass., in 1700, being one of three brothers who came over from England to Massachusetts between l(i65 and 1685, one brother returning to England, and the others settling in Connecticut. Dr. Hubbard's mother, Caroline (Blair) Hubbard, was the eldest daughter of Luther Blair, of Beckett, Mass. , a prominent merchant of that place, and also widely known in Congregational Church work. The subject of this sketch completed a good academical training at Hinsdale, Mass. , preparatory to entering Williams College, but, in consequence of the financial embarrassments of his father through heavy western land investments, he joined his brother, Dwight, in coming West, and located at Bellevue, Ohio, and for three years was favorably known in connection with the teaching profession in Huron and Erie Counties. In 1860 he returned to Massachusetts to accept the supervision of the State primaiy schools at Monson, where he remained about three years, meanwhile embracing the opportunities offered there in the hospital and dispensary of that institution for the study of medicine and pharmacy. Upon retiring from that incumbency he went to Springfield, Mass. , where he remained in pharmaceutical study in the office of Dr. Hutchins for about a year, and soon after embarked in the drug Ijusiness in Amherst,

Mass. In 1871 he retired from business there and came West with the view of locating at Chicago, 111. , but invested in a drug business in Bellevue, Ohio, where he remained till 1873, when he came to Tiffin, and in January, 187-4, embarked in the di'ug business, and here has been well and favorable known, not only j)rofessionally but as a business man and a public spirited citizen. He is an active member of the Ohio Pharmaceutical Association. He has been an efficient city official, serving upon the school board for several years and as president of that body for six years. He was one of the prime movers in the establishment of the Tiffin Edison Electric Illuminating Comjoany, of Tiffin, and served as its secretary. He is manager of the National Hall (opera house) and owner and proprietor of the Daily Herald, and has been ever ready in his support of all measures tending to the development of the social and industrial interests of his adopted city and county. Hon. Dr. Hubbard has been prominently recognized as a master spu'it in his party, who, foreseeing in his ability excellent substance for a worthy representation of their interests in the councils of the State or nation, have (1885) chosen him b^- a handsome majority as their representative in the State Legislatiu-e. He married, August 27, 1878, in Nashua, N. H., Helen M. Sawyer, a graduate of Clinton College, N, Y. , and eldest daughter of the Hon. George Yeaton Sawj'er, attorney of Nashua, and judge of the supreme coiirt of the State, and of worthy pioneer ancestry of that State. By this ixnion were born two childi'en, of whom the eldest, Clara Sawyer Hubbard, sm-vives. Their son, Sheldon B., is buried in Greenwood Cemetery. Dr. and Mrs. Hubbard are members of the Episcopal Church, in which he has been a vestryman for several years. He has been a member of the Masonic order since attaining his majority, and is now a Knight Templar in Connecticut Yallev Commandery, of Greenfield, Mass.

JOHN HIJIMMER, city marshal of Tiffin, was born in Dieferdinger, Luxembm-g, Germany, February 27, 1840; son of Peter and Margaret (Kolbj Hummer (the former a native of Tyrol), who came to America in 1846, settling in Seneca Township, where they reared three sons and one daughter: John, Anthony, Margaret and John B. The subject of our sketch, the eldest, began life for himself, when but a boy, at saw-milling and lumber dealing, and worked at stave-making, etc., in this and siUTounding counties for many years. November 1, 1877, he came to Tiffin and worked at stave-making and in the lumber business till 1883, when he was appointed to the city police, and April <), 1885, was honorably elected to his present incumbency, which he ably fills. He had, while residing in Ansonia, Darke Co. , Ohio, served as its marshal and commissioner of streets, so that we find the Marshal with a creditable professional record before him. He married, in New Riegel in 18G4, Elizabeth, daughter of John and Mary Wile. This union was blessed with nine children : Mary, John B. , Katrina, Elizabeth, Margaret, Hattie, Clara, Annie and Willie. ^Ii'. Hummer and his family are of the Roman Catholic faith, and members of St. Joseph's congregation. He is a worthy member of St. John's Benevolent Society, Catholic Knights of America, Catholic Benevolent Legion and the Bruderbund.

S. S. HUNTER, farmer, P. O. Tiffin, was born in Clinton Township, Seneca Co., Ohio, December 20. 1832. His parents, William and Clorinda Hunter, natives of Yirginia. were married in Tiffin, Ohio, and settled in Clinton Township, where they remained until the death of the former, which occurred December 23, 1868. His widow resides in Tiffin. Oui- subject was imited in marriage, October 31, 1860, with Emma Tunison. She was born in Rahway, N. J. , June 1 5, 1839. Her parents, David C. and Abigail Tunison. natives of New Jersey, where they were married, in September. 1838, moved to New York City in 1850; thence to Tiffin, Ohio, in 1S54, where they have since resided. Om- subject and wife have been blessed with three children: Harvey B.. Alice M. and Willie D. Mr. Hunter is a F. & A. M. Mrs. Hunter has been a member of the Episcopal Church for nearly thirty years.

GEORGE ROBINSON HUSS, dealer in books and stationery. Tiffin, was born in Tiffin, this county, January 22, 1828, and comes of pioneer stock of Seneca County. His father, Jacob Huss, saddler and harness-maker, settled here fi'om Maryland in 1824, and carried on the first industry in his line in Tiffin; he died in 1849. Sarah (Robinson) Huss, subject's mother, -was a native of Berkeley County, Va. , and was descended fi*om prominent pioneer ancestry in that State. She passed away fi'om this life in 1876, and is bmied (beside her husband, one son and two daughters) in Maple Grove Cemetery (the family burial place); she left one son and two daughters: George R., Hannah R. , wife of George Adams, and Sarah, wife of Judge S. T. Sutphen, of Defiance, Ohio. The subject of our sketch was reared to his father's business and conducted it for several years after latter' s demise. He was subsequently prominently identified with the early banking interests of Tiffin, forming one of the firm of Tomb, Hess & Co., and was afterward a director of the First National Bank, in which he held important stock interests till its dissolution. In 1861 he embarked in his present business. He was married, in 1851, to Mary Ann Tomb, of Lycoming County, Penn., daughter of Benjamin Tomb, of Tiffin, and by her he has four sons and two daughters: Benjamin J., engaged in the oil business in Pennsylvania; JohnR., physician at Peabody, kas. ; Harry H. G., merchant in Kansas City; Frank C, in cattle business in Nebraska; Emma and Nellie. Mrs. Huss is a worthy member of the Baptist Church, and Mr. Huss of the Methodist Episcopal Chiu'ch, of which he has been an official for many years. He is a member of De Molay Commandery No. 9. Mr. Huss has contributed an important share toward the development of the social and industrial life of his city, and has aided very materially in railway building and other important outside interests.

WILLIAM HYTER. farmer, P. O. Tiffin, was born in Carroll County, Md., August 26, 1831, son of Jacob and Margaret Hyter, natives of Maryland, where they were married and remained until 1839, at which time they came to Ohio, remaining in this county until their death; he died in 1860, and his widow sm-vived him but a few years. Our subject was united in marriage, February 18, 1855, with Margaret A. Gittinger, born in Frederick County, Md. , August 23, 1834, daughter of Daniel and Jane E. Gittinger, natives of Maryland, and who remained in that State until 1845, when they moved to Ohio and settled in this county until their death. To our subject and his wife have been born five children, only two now living: Charles W. and Frank K. (twins), born January 7. 1866. The deceased are Alice, Emma B. and William C. Mr. Hyter owns 181 acres of improved land, situate in Ohio and Indiana. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

HENRY JACOBS, proprietor of the "Jacobs Neck-yoke Manufactory," was born in Karlskrohna, Sweden, March 28, 1838, son of Hokenson and Mary Jacobson (the name ' 'Jacobs' ' being the English abbreviation). In 1854 the parents came to this country and located at Rock Island, 111. , where they were carried off by the cholera; they left three sons and two daughters: John, a mechanic, with the firm; Henry, the subject of this sketch; Mary, now Mrs. Nelson, of Waco, Tex.; Anna, wife of Owen Jones, of Marshall, Kas.; and Oliver, whose whereabouts is unknown. Henry Jacobs was reared in Knox County, 111. Being dependent, he set about obtaining a good education, and after a while taught school. He attended two years at Knox College in Gales- burg, and afterward entered Union Park Theological Seminary in Chicago in 1868. He was then for five years actively identified with mission work in connection with the Congregational Chm-ch; meanwhile he had given considerable attention to mechanical work, and in 1871 he engaged in manufacturing near Elgin. 111. In 1877 he moved to Sandusky, Ohio, and in 1883 came to Tiffin, Ohio, where he built his present factory. Mr. Jacobs married, in 1870, in Oneida, Knox County. 111.. Cordelia, daughter of IMichael Metcalf, Esq., of English descent, who came from New York State to Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs have two sons and two daughters: Alva, Henry, Mary and Helen. There being no congregation of their faith in Tiffin, our subject and wife attend St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church.

PORTER HAlVnLTOX JAYNE. attorney at law. Tiffin, was born near Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co.. Penn., March 7, 1853, and comes of pioneer ancestry of that State. His parents were William and Nancy (Sumner) Jayne. The father of all the Jaynes in this country was a Puritan p]-eacher, who was buried on Long Island, and the inscription on his tombstone was as follows:

The subject of our sketch was the seventh child and fifth son in a family of six sons and four daughters. He received a good schooling in his native place, and at nineteen years of age entered Wyoming Seminary and Commercial College at Kingston Penn., from which he graduated at twenty-three. He engaged in teaching at that institution, but soon came West and located in Tiffin, this county, in 1870, and here read law in the office of Noble & Lutes and was honorably admitted to the practice of that profession in 1878. He then entered practice, and in the following year was elected justice of the peace. He was married, in 1877. to Lefee Fouke, of Tiffin, a lady of estimable attainments, and by her he has one son and two daughters : Porter H. , Jr. , Mary L. and Helen. Mr. Jayne is a member of the P. O. of A. society and of the Chosen Friends. He has shown himself well fitted for his official incumbency, and has been honorably continued in it since his induction. He has applied himself to the practice of law, and, sitting as justice of the peace, having heard and decided over 1,000 cases since his election. Although not giving his whole time to his law practice, he has some bright talent employed in his office in the study of the profession.

ABRAHAM KAGA, born in Seneca County, in November, 1839, entered the Adrerfiser office at Tiffin, in 1856, to learn the printer's trade; became editor and publisher of the Shelby County Democrat, in 1860; enlisted in April, 1861, and was commissioned captain of Company F, Fifteenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry; transferred to Company E, Benton Cadets, and then to Company K, Twentieth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, as captain, in January. 1862. He was wounded at Raymond. Miss. ; was discharged in January, 1864. He was chief clerk of the House of Representatives in 1864-65; edited and published the Tiffin Tribune from April, 1864, to June, 1865, and the same fall was local for the Daily Advertiser, of Kansas City. From February, 186<), to Septemlier. 1 868. he held a position in the Treasury Department, at Washing- ton, D. C. ; was a storekeeper for the Northern Ohio District up to May, ISCA), then engaged in cotton and broom-corn growing in Alabama, in 1870, moved to Missouri as a journalist, served as clerk in the Missouri Legislature in 1875, and has since been editorial writer and correspondent.

SOLOMON KAIIP, manufacturer of sash, doors, blinds, etc., Tiffin, was born in Schuvlkill County, Penn., in 1818. His father. John Kaup, was a native of that 'county, descended of pion(^ers in that State fi'om Amsterdam, Holland. His mother, Hannah (Bensinger) Kaup, was of German ancestiy. John and Hannah Kaup reared a family of six sons and four daughters. The subject of oru- sketch in early life embarked in manufacturing, and was i:)rominently identified in that connection in the East for many years, prmcipally at Newark, N. J., where he engaged for a considerable time in lumber and afterward in flour-milling. Mr. Kaup married in Newark, N. J. , in 188U, Hannah H. Osborn, a ladv of estimable attainments, daughter of Thomas H. Osborn, a boot and shoe merchant of that city, and by her had the followmg children: JohnT., mail agent of the Lake Shore Railway; A. L (carpenter by trade), manufacturer; Mary Jane, wife of George W. Rugg, of Cleveland; Sarah Elizabeth, wife of William B. Stanley, of Tiffin, and Benjamm b.. a builder; their youngest daughter, HannaH., is buried in Green Lawn Cemetery here. Our subject and his family came to Tiffin, this county, m 18oC). Mr. and Mrs. Kaup are worthy members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

LE WIS HA^HLTON KEFAUYER, pastor of the First Reformed Church, Tiffin, was born in Frederick County, Md.. January '25, 1827; son of John and Rebecca (Clumj Kefauver, natives of that county, and grandson of NichoLas Kefauver, of direct Alsatian pioneer stock in Maryland, and of presumptive Huo-uenot stock in Alsace. John and Rebecca Kefauver had a family of two sons and two daughters, all of whom live in Ohio: William, a builder in Dayton; Lewis H. ; Anna, wife of William Zittle, a merchant of Springfield, Ohio; and Elizabeth. In early life the subject of this sketch learned cabinetmaking, but upon attaining to manhood he felt a closer tie to the church of his people and decided to work in its vineyard in the ministerial office. January 81, 1847, he made a public profession of faith in Middletown, Md., and completed a preparatory training in the parochial school of the Reformed Church of that village. ' He afterward attended Marshall College, at Mercersburg, Penn. , in a literary and theological course of study, taking his college degree in 1852. and he had in his senior year at college taken the first year s course of studies in the seminary, so that in the year following his collegiate graduation he graduated fi-om the seminary. He then took a charge ot the Reformed Church, in Fairfield, Penn., where he received his ordination and remained three years and a half. He next went to Greensburg, Penn. , and spent nearly four years in church work there, which he still remembers with a professional fondness; the results were flattering, but his youthful ambition encouracred him to seek Western work, and accordingly February 8, IbbI, fie took charo-e of the Reformed Church at Dayton, Ohio, whence (after two and a half years of successful labor) he came to Tiffin, July 1, 1863, where he has remained sincg, and is the oldest resident minister of the city. Mr. Ketauver was united in marriage in Middletown. Md., in 1855, with Amanda E.. youngest daughter of Adam and Elizabeth (Floyd) Routzahn, natives of Maryland; the ancestry of her father is similar to that of our subject, and the ancestry ot ner mother is of English stock. This union has been blessed with three sons and one dauo-hter: Charles Addison, a student of medicine in the medical department of "the Western Reserve University, of Cleveland; Elmer Routzahn, with the American Express Company, at Dunkirk. N. Y. ; and A\ illiam Franklin, at home, a student in Heidelberg College, and they have laid to her rest in Maple Grove Cemetery, their only daughter, Elizabeth R. , a young lady of nineteen vears, full of future promise.

LEWIS KELLER, farmer. P. O. Tiffin, was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, October 21), 1808, son of John and Elizabeth Keller, natives of York County, Penn. . where they were married. From there they moved to Fairtield County, Ohio, in 1805. where they remained until 1828, then moved to Clinton Township, this county, and here spent the remainder of their days, Mrs. Keller dying in 1857 and Mr. Keller in 1859. Our subject was united in marriage March 25, 1845, with Mary A. Shriver, who was born in Adams County, Penn., March 14, 1814. Her parents were Frederick "\V. and Catharine Shriver, natives of Adams County, Penn.. and who in 1824 moved to Columbiana County. Ohio, remaining until 1833, in which year they settled in this county, where they died. Mr. Shriver in 1840 and his widow in 1884. To Mr. and Mrs. Keller have been born seven childi'en. three now living: Catharine E. (wife of AV. H. Baker), John W. and Sarah J. Our subject is a blacksmith, a trade he followed for years. He owns a nice farm where he and family reside. They are members of Grace Reformed Church.

JOEL KELLER (deceased) was born in Fau'field County, Ohio, February 28. 1821; son of John and Elizabeth Keller, natives of York County. Penn., and who moved to Fairlield County. Ohio, in 1805, there remaining until 1828 when they came to Clinton Township, this county, where they remained until their death. Mrs. Keller dying in 1857 and Mr. Keller in 1859. Our subject Avas united in marriage January 1. 1860, with Mary A. Cupp. born in Fairtield County, Ohio, February 5. 1834, daughter of William and Catharine Cupp, natives of Virginia, who were married in Fairfield County. Ohio, and in 1865 moved to Tiffin, this county, where they now reside. Mr. and Mrs. Keller were the parents of two children: George W. and Carrie E. Mr. Keller was reared on a farm, and was engaged in farming and milling most of hi.s life. At the time of his death he owned two mills and over 400 acres of fine land. He was a faithful member of the Methodist Protestant Church. He departed this life September 15, 1881, leaving a widow and two children, besides a host of friends, to moiu-n his loss. Mrs. Mary A. C. Keller is a devoted adherent of the Methodist Protestant Chiu'ch.

JOHN E. KING, contractor and builder in stone and brick. Tiffin, was born in Tiffin, this county, December 6, 1849. His parents, Lawrence and Bridget (Conners) King, were natives of County Kerry, Ireland, the former of the parish of Duagh. In 1841 Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence King came to this country with their infant son, Timothy, now in the express business at San Francisco. Cal. , and settled here, where six sons and five daughters were born (two sons and two daughters of whom they have buried) : Mary (wife of Lewis Stone, of Fostoria); William (died in hospital. Georgia, fi'om Company C, Forty-ninth Ohio Volunteer Infantry): Jeremiah, in quarry business in Tiffin; Bridget, (wife of Henry C. Cook, of Omaha); John E. ; Margaret (unmarried); Elizabeth, Philip and Ellen all died fi-om diphtheria: and LaA\Tence and David, in general merchandise business in Republic, Mo. Oiu- subject learned the trade of mason, and at the age of twenty-five embarked in contracting and building in that connection, with which he has been successfully identified since. He employs from thirty to sixty men and has already left records of his workmanship in many of the fine residences, manufactories, churches, business blocks, etc. , etc., in Tiffin and surrounding cities. He has also done considerable bridge biiilding in railway work, and in county buildings. He is at present on the contract for building the Heidelberg College here: he built the Obrien Manufacttir- ing Company's Works, the Tiffin Nut and Bolt Works. Grace Kef ormed Chiircli. etc. Mr. King was married in Fremont, Ohio, in 1870, to Mary, daughter of Thomas and Mary (Cotler) Keefe, of Duagh, County Kerry. Ireland. This union was l)lessed with two sons and two daughters; William Cornelius. Lulu May, David Erwin and Euna M. Our subject and his family are regular communicants of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Chm-ch. He is a member of St. Patrick's T. A. Society, Catholic Knights of America and the Catholic Benevolent Legion. Mr. King is a clever and successful business man.

LEWIS KINTZ. retired farmer, P. O. Tiffin, w^as born in Adams County, Penn.. November 80, ISJ 8, son of Joseph and Margaret Kintz. natives of Pennsylvania, where they were married. They moved to Stark County, Ohio, and from there to this county, and here died. Lewis Kintz. the subject of this memoir, was married in Pennsylvania June 22, 1840, to Elizabeth Kuhn, born in Pennsylvania in 1817, a daughter of George and Mary Kuhn, who remained in Pennsylvania until their deaths. Mr. and IVIi-s. Kintz came to Ohio in 1854, and have resided in this county ever since. They are the parents of ten children, eight now living: Sylvester J., Louisa M., Avife of Simon Hains; Anna M. , wife of Paul Gase : Henry : Agnes, wife of George Gase ; Edward, George and Johanna. The deceased are Andrew and Lewis. Mr. Kintz oAvns fifty acres of fine land where he resides. He and his family are mem])ers of the Catholic Church.

M. L. KINTZ, P. O. Tiffin, was born in Adams County. Penn. . in October, 1822, son of Joseph and Margaret Kintz, who were married in Pennsylvania and moved to Stark County, Ohio, where they remained for some years, then moved to this county where they remained until their death. The subject of this sketch was united in marriage October 10, 184;5, with Margaret Harkins, born in New Jersey March 19, 1810. daughter of John and Bridget Harkins. natives of Ireland, who were married in ^^'estmoreland County. Penn.. thence moved to New Jersey, Avhere they lived for a time, and then to Philadelphia, returning from there to Westmoreland Coimty, where they resided until their deaths. Mi", and Mrs. Kintz came to Stark County, Ohio, in 1840. and to this county in 18r)4, w^here they have resided ever since. They are the parents of live childi-en: Mary A., John H. , Charles E., William J. and Peter R. Mr. Kintz is a potter and miller by trade, but for the past eleven years has been engaged in farming. He owns thirty-six acres of land, where he and his family reside. He and his family are members of the Catholic Church.

THOMAS J. KINTZ (ex-county recorder of Seneca County) abstracts, Tiffin, was born in Canton, Stark Co., Ohio, February 14, 1844. His parents, George and Lueinda (Conaghan) Kintz, were natives of Ohio. His mother dying w^hen our subject was an infant, he was placed under the guardianship of her brother, Joseph Conaghan, of Seneca Township, this county, and there he grew to manhood. His early life was unpropitious, being an in valid, and at fifteen he had little or no education. He, however, had a determination to excel, and we find him at twenty-one enrolled upon- the list of teachers of Seneca County. April 17. 1807. he accepted a clerkship in the recorder's office, and he continued in this capacity for eight years, although it must be admitted for a fair portion of that time he was the de facfo official. In 1874 he was appointed de/acfo recorder to succeed Mr. De Witt, and in the following convention received the nomination and was elected to fill the office for each consecutive term till 1882, at which time he had nearly completed a set of abstract books of the county, showing the title to every piece of land or town lot. Said books w^ere his individual property, and thus opened his new work, which has ah-eady become the place to look at and examine titles. His accuracy and efficiency justly deserves the confidence of the whole people of Seneca County. Mr. Kintz was married in Tiffin, February 1 5. 1872, to Miss Addie'V. 'Weller. a lady of estimable attainments, daughter of the late Nelson Weller, formerly a prominent merchant and business man of Prince Edward County. Ontario. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. ^Ix. Kintz is an active business man and an enterprising citizen, and has a strong hold upon the good wishes of many of Seneca County's citizens. He is a member of the corporation of the Ohio Stove AYorks, of which he has held stock for several years. He has served his ward (Second) in the councils of the city.

MICHAEL KIRCHNER. merchant tailor, of Tiffin, was born in Oberbach, in the kingdom of Bavaria, Unter Franken. July 22, 1820; son of John and Mary (Achiunm) Kirchner. who came to America in 1844, and settled in this county. (The father had engaged in farming and floiu-milling in his native land.) Their two sons. Michael and John, had preceded the parents to thiscountrv (in 1840), and located at Pittsburgh. Penn., where John remained. Michael coming to Tiffin the same year, where, after working for a few years at his trade, he embarked on his own account in business, in which he has since continued in successful connection. Our subject married, February 21, 1843. Christina Sillman. a native of Baden. Germany, daughter of George Sillman. who settled in Venice Township, this county, about 1883. Mr. and Mrs. Kirchner have no childi-en of their own. but have adopted a nephew, Michael Bauer Kirchner (son of Nicholas and Mary Kirchner Bauei"), who married Elizabeth Delzeit, who, dying, left three daughters: Emma. Flora and Lydia, who are also the adopted children of their foster grandparents and bear the name. Mr. Kirchner is a regular communicant in St. Joseph's congregation of the Roman Catholic Church, and a member of St. Joseph's Benevolent S'ociety. He is an excellent gentleman, a public spirited citizen and has contributed liberally to the suppoi-t of many of Tiffin' s social and industrial interests.

MICHAEL JOSEPH KIRCHNEE. dealer in groceries. Tiffin, was born in the village of Windshausen. near Neustadt an der Saal, in the kingdom of Bavaria. December 27. 1826. His parents were Kaspar and Margaret (Stimu) Kirchner, who came to this country in 1839, and settled in Cleveland the following year, where they passed the remainder of their lives. The father, who was also born in AVindshausen, where he lived till he came to America, died here in 1860. and the mother in 1854, leaving a family of four sons and one daughter: John, buried in the Roman Catholic cemetery in Cleveland, Ohio, along with his parents; Ferdinand, supposed to have perished in the forest tires of Michigan: Kaspar, a baker, in Tiffin: Susanna, wife of Mr. Jacobs of Cleveland, and Michael Joseph. The subject of om- sketch learned the trade of shoe-making when a youth, but was compelled to- abandon it eventually in consequence of ill health. In 1855 he came to Tiffin, and in 1860 embarked in business for himself, then in 1863 located at his present stand where he has since been very successful. Mr. Kirchner married in Thompson Township, this county, in 1862, Magdalena Martin, daughter of John and Barbara (Hammerschmidt) Martin, natives of Germany, and by this union has had six sons and three daughters : Mary B.. John Louis, Joseph Caspar, John Michael Joseph, Francis Dominick, Annie Kathrina. Otto Peter, Margerete Rosa Philomina, and Charles Aloisius. Mr. and Mrs. Kirchner are rt>gular communicants of the Roman Catholic Church, in which he has served as an active official since coming here. He is a very worthy representative of the German people in Tiffin, and has by many noble characteristics en- cleared himself to his fellow citizens, among whom he has many close friends and no enemies. He is a worthy husband, and a kind father to his children, on whose education he has spared no pains.

FREDERICK DE LAUGHTER KISHLER, undertaker and cabinet Biaker. Tiffin, was born in Tiffin, Seneca Co., Ohio. February 10, 1881. His parents, Frederick and Elizabeth (Miller) Kishler came here in 1828, from Perry County, Ohio (they were formerly of Chambersburg, Penn. . and came of pioneer stock in that State). They reared four sons and three daughters, all of whom have families in the State. The subject of our sketch learned cabinet-making, in Tiffin, with John A. Myers, and has continued creditably connected with that industry, in connection with undertaking since. He was united in marriage, in 1854," with Catharine, daughter of Jacob and Rebecca (De Laughter) AVilcox, who settled here in 188(». from Maryland. To this union have been born one son and one daughter: Otto Jefferson, a traveling salesman for machinery, and Flora Kishler, portrait and landscape painter. Mr. and Mrs. Kishler are worthy members of the Methodist Protestant Church. He is a member of the K. of P., and of the K. of L. During the war of the Rebellion Mr. Kishler did honorable service in the National Guards fi-om which he received an honorable discharge. He has been an active member of the Tiffin fire department thirty-one years, and served as its chief for six years. He is a member of the city council, with which he has lieen connected for four years.

PROF. JAMES WILSON KNOTT, superintendent of the city and high schools of Tiffin, was born in West Bedford, Ohio, August 14, 1850; son of the late Rev. J. W. Knott, a pioneer minister of the Presbyterian Church in this State, a native of Westmoreland County, Penn. , .and whose father, Maj. AVilson Knott, figured conspicuously as an officer in the war of 1812. They (the Knotts) were of Scotch Presbyterian ancestry. Prof. Knott's mother was Julia Kerr, daughter of James and Mary (Jewel) Kerr, Pennsylvanians. The father of James Kerr settled in Pennsylvania from Ireland. On the Jewel side the genealogy runs a long way back, and connects with the branch of the Jewel family to which ex-Postmaster-General Jewel belongs. The isstie of the marriage of Rev. J. W. and Julia (Kerr) Knott was two sons and two daughters. Of the former, W^ alter M. L. died in his youth; of the latter, Mary Jewel is the wife of Col. E. Finger, of Ashland, Ohio, and Wallie R. is the wife of Armer Gregg, of Savannah, Ohio. The subject of our sketch, the youngest son of the family, received a good common school training near Shelby, Ohio, and took his preparatory course of study in the academy at Savannah, Ohio. He graduated in a full classical and scientific coiu-se at the University of Wooster, at Wooster, Ohio, in 1879. He had meanwhile taught school as 'a means of supporting himself in his studies, and upon graduating accepted his present incimibency, with which he has been reputably connected since. Since coming to Tiffin he has taken an important part in the development of the social and literary interests of the city, has served upon the board of trustees of the Presbyterian Church and of the Library Association, and is a member of the Beta Theta Phi of his alma mater. September 8, 1864, his father passed away, ending his useful life as a minister of the Presbyterian Church and teacher in its institutions in the State, and is buried at Shelby, Ohio, the place of his marriage. Mrs. Knott survives and resides with her son here, esteemed by all, a worthy woman and kind mother. Among the many graduates under Prof. Knott's instruction may be mentioned some who are (at young men) taking rapid strides forward in iH-ofessional careers : Frank Wenner, assistant principal of the high school at Bellaire. Ohio: ^Vill- iam H. Dore, a worthy member of the Tiffin bar; Albert Norton, cadet in the naval school at Annapolis; Theodore Brohl, Elmer Hershberger, Fred L. Wenner, William Miller. Edward Boos, Dr. Willis White, and many others, who, while busy with the furtherance of their other studies, do not forget their old master. In personal appearance Prof. Knott is tall and commanding, of studious mien and pleasant, open countenance, bespeaking his Scotch-Irish lineage. Socially he is very clever, and although possessed of all the requisites in the make-up of a worthy husband and sire he is still treading the thorny paths of celibacy.

AARON KREADER. of the firm of Kreader & Zint, plumbers_and gas fitters, Tiffin, was born in Northampton County, Penn., May KS, 183/; son of Samuel and Magdalena (Bander) Kreader, the former of Scotch ancestry in Pennsylvania. Mr. Kreader learned mechanics and worked as machinist in the woolen-mills in the East. April 1. 1858, he came to Tiffin, Ohio, and engaged in the woolen-mills here, as master mechanic, from 1801 till May. 1881, when, upon the dissolution of the firm, he left that business and engaged with Mr. Zint in his present business. Mr. Kreader was married, in Tiffin, to Elizabeth Schiffert. by whom he has two sons and two daughters: WilliaTu Marcus, a mechanic; Lillie May, a lady of excellent literary attainments, a teacher in the city high schools ; Jennie Burt and Charles Washington. The family worship in the Methodist Protestant Church, of which the mother and eldest daughter are worthy members. Mr. Kreader is a member of the I. O. O. F. and of the encampment.

J. H. KUEBLER, wholesale and retail dealer in leather and findings, boots and shoes, Tiffin, was born in Tiffin, this county, May 24. 1852. son of Anthony and Frances (Schabacher) Kuebler. early settlers here. Anthony Kuebler, a native of the Duchy of Baden, came to this country, settling in Tiffin about 1885, and was prominently identified with the boot and shoe industry here for many years. The mother was a native of Rhine Pfaltz. Bierne (Bavaria), and came* to this country when a yoimg girl with her people, who settled here. J. H. Kuebler was the third child and second son in a family of thirteen children. He received a good common school education and was apprenticed to his present business in his father's store. At the age of twentyfive he embarked in trade on his own account in Tiffin and has maintained a ci-editable prominence in connection with the leather industry here since. He was married, in Tiffin, in 1877, to Catharine Miieller. a lady of estimable attainments, eldest child of Christian and Margaret (Gross) Mueller, of Tiffin, and by this union there are three sons and one daughter: Frank, Albert. Carl and Corinne, of whom they have laid to rest in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, little Carl and Corinne. Mr. and Mrs. Kuebler are regular communicants of the Roman Catholic faith. He is an active member and official of the St. John's Benevolent Society. Mr. Kuebler has avoided the political field and has never ventured into caucus meetings, although a pronounced party man. Socially he is an excellent citizen and an affable and jjleasant gentleman.

JOHN LAUER, grocery merchant. Tiffin, was born in Roschberg, Rhine Prussia, June 0. 1820. son of Francis and Lena (Schaadt) Lauer. the former a native of Roschberg, the latter of Oldenburg. They reared two sons and two daughters of whom the sons, only, came to this country. A^'endel (brother of our sudject) died in Wilkesbarre, Penn. . leaving a son and two daughters. John Lauer was reared to farming and served twenty-two months in the volunteer militia of his country. In December, 1847. he sailed for America and came to Buffalo. N. Y.. and in the following year visited Tiffin. Being a young man he felt a desire to travel, and we subsequently find him in Califor-

Ilia, where lie spent six years in successful work. Returning East in 1850 he located at Tiffin, where he shortly after engaged in his present business, with which he has been creditably connected since. 'He was maiTied, at Buffalo, N. Y., in 1858, to Barbara Demuth, a native of Urweiler, Prussia, by whom he has three sons and two daughters, and one step-daughter, by Mrs. Lauer' s previous marriage; their names are as follows: Catharine Schlacter, now the wife of O. M. Loesser; Mary, Peter, Frank, Charles and Amelia. Of the sons, Peter and Charles are merchants and Frank is a carriage trimmer. The family are members of St. Joseph's congregation of the Roman Catholic Church. Mr. Lauer is a genial gentleman and has won the respect of his fellow citizens by his upright character and broadness of principles. He is ever ready to support all measui-es that tend to the city' s development, and contributes to all worthy enterprises.

THOMAS LEAHY, farmer and stock-raiser, of Eden Township, P. O. Tiffin, is a native of County Kerry, Ireland, where he was born in the parish of Abbeyfeale, son of John and Mary (Kane) Leahy, of that parish, descended from honorable ancestry, counting among them many of the better class of yeomanry, as well as literary and professional people (lawyers, physicians, etc. ). Oiu- subject was reared to farming. He was united in marriage with Ellen, daughter of Maurice Hartnett. of Abbeyfeale, L'eland, which family reckon among themselves very clever professional people in Counties Cork and Limerick, Ireland. Upon the encouragement of his father-in-law, Maurice Hartnett, Thomas Leahy concluded to come to America, and in the fall of 1803 arrived here. His finances w^ere limited, but being of the "right stuff" for a successful farmer in Ohio, he set about and rented land, and finally bought property, eventually locating on his present farm, one of the finest in the county, and has succeeded in accumulating a handsome competency. His business life is a worthy example of what can be accomplished by a man of strong resolution coupled with steady persistent industry. Besides his success as a farmer and stock-raiser he has reared and educated his family well, and has the satisfaction of seeing his chikli'en occupying prominent positions in the social and industrial life of his adopted country. John AV. , his eldest, and James F. , his third son, are honored members of the Tiffin bar; Dr. Maurice Leahy, the second son. is a prominent physician of Tiffin (he is the father of two boys by his marriage with Enna, daughter of the late Dr. John Alexander McFarland, of Tiffin): Mary A. and Maggie, the only daughters, are ladies of excellent literary and social attainments, and assist to cheer the fireside. Thomas J. is a farmer, Richard P. and Michael are students at Heidelberg College and Jeremiah, the youngest son, a lad, is at home. The family are regular communicants of St. Mary's Church.

LLOYD NORRIS LEASE, ex-sheriff of Seneca County and proprietor of hotel and livery, Tiffin, was born in Eden Township, this county, April 2, 1838, and comes of worthy pioneer ancestry. His parents, Otho and Belinda (Street) Lease, were natives of Maryland; the former, a son of Harry Lease, descended fi'om English pioneers in that State, and the latter fi'om Scotch pioneers. In 1832 Mr. Lease's parents located in Eden Township, this county, where they remained till 1840, when they removed to Sandusky County, Ohio, and there reared a family of six sons and three daughters, all of whom married and reared families. L. N. Lease, the fifth child and fourth son. upon arriving at manhood returned to this county, subsequently locating in Tiffin, where he has since remained, prominently identified with many business interests. He was married in Tiffin, in 1859, to Miss Maria L., daughter of Samuel and Rebecca (Thompson) Kridler, natives of Pennsylvania, who settled here' in

1832. To this union was born one son, Eden L., a young man of bright intelligence, an academic student. Mr. Lease has always borne a leading part in local politics, and has been an almost time-honored delegate to the many conventions of his (the Democratic) party. In 1878 he accepted the nomination to the sheriffalty of Seneca County, and polled the then large majority vote of 1,275. Accepting a renomination at the end of his official incumbency he carried 1,385 majority, the largest knoAvn in the county. He is a very public spirited man and has always contributed liberally to the support of the many social and industrial interests of his locality. He is of fine physique (standing over six feet and weighing 225 pounds), genial nature, and is socially a very pleasant gentleman. He is a member of the I. O. O. F.

LEWIS LEFFLER. farmer. P. O. Tiffin, was born in Clinton Township, this county, July 14, 1847. son of Lewis H. and Sarah Leffler. natives of AVurtemberg, where they married and remained until 184G. at which time they immigrated to America and settled in Clinton Township, and there remained until l:heir death ; the former departed this life December 12, 1879, and the latter February 14, 1885. Our subject was united in marriage May, 24, 1871, with Barbara Breckel; she was born in Wurtemberg, April 18, 1846. Her parents were Gotleib and Anna Breckel, now residents of Tiffin. Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Leffler have six children: Sarah A., Tillie. Thomas, Rosa, Robert and Clara. Our subject owns eighty-five acres of good land where he and his family reside. Mr. and Mrs. Leffler are members of the German Lutheran Church.

O. T. LOCKE, editor and proprietor of the Tribune, and postmaster of Tiffin, was born in Killawog. Cortland Co.. N. Y., February 27, 1842, and is descended of a line of pioneer New Englanders. from England, his greatgrandfather having served as a British officer in early colonial times. His father, Nathaniel R. Locke, a tanner and shoe-maker by occupation, a native of Vermont, served in the war of 1812 and afterward settled in Cortland County, N. Y. O. T. Locke after receiving a common school education in his native State, and when eighteen years old. "went AVest" and engaged as "typo" in the office of the BKcyrus Join-uaL at Bucyrus. Ohio (D. R. Locke, proprietor): here he completed his apprenticeship and. in 1803, with another brother. C. N. Locke (now deceased), bought the FincUay Jeffersonian. at Findlay. Ohio, and conducted it till 18G8,when they with Mr. A¥. G. Blymer (who had joined them at Findlay) bought out his present paper, the Tribune. Mr. Locke was married in Findlay, in 1866, to Miss Maria C. Porch, second daughter of Henry Porch, Esq., of Findlay, Ohio, and by her he has two daughters and one son: Carrie, Sallie and John. He is a member of the Masonic order.

JAMES AV. LOVE, president of the city council of Tiffin, was born near Lancaster, Fairfield Co.. Ohio, November 2. 1828. His parents. Andrew and Mary (Swayze) Love, the former of Lancaster. Penn. . and the latter of A^irginia, were married in Pennsylvania and located in Fairfield County, Ohio, in 1812, and in about the year 1830, moved to Seneca County and settled in Tiffin. They reared a family of six childi-en - two sons and four daughtei's - of whom one son. James AV. . and two daughters, Mrs. Sarah Reem, of Lancaster. Ohio, and Mrs. Abigail Rex, of AVells County. Ind. . survive. The subject of our sketch learned the trades of spinning-wheel and cabinet furniture making in his father's shop, which was among the first established in Tiffin. Upon the death of his father, in 1841. he carried on his business for several years. He afterward was employed by Mr. John Fiege (subsequently Fiege Bros.) for twenty-four years in the manufacture of furniture. In 1881 he was one of the incoi-poraters of the Enterprise Manufacturing Company, in whose employ he is at present. Mr. Love married in Ui^per Sandusky. Ohio, in 1.S53. Miss

Elizabeth, daughter of John and Catherine (Hugg) Tripp, pioneers of Wvaudot County, Ohio, but formerly of Philadelphia, Penn.. and by this union has one son. Victor J. . a journalist and " typo " connected with the Toledo Bee. of Toledo. Ohio. Mr. Love is an ardent supporter of all measures tending to the developement of his city, and has served with credit in its councils, and for the last four years has been its presiding officer. He is a time-honored Odd Fellow, a member of Seneca Lodge No. 35. also a member of Hobah Encampment No. 10, I. O. O. F. , and has served as its scribe for the last fifteen years ; is also one of the charter members of the K. of P. , Lodge No. 8(>. of Tiffin. In matters of religion, although not connected with any_ sects or creeds, our subject is a liberal supporter of the Reformed Church, of which Mrs. Love is an active member.

ROBERT LYSLE, notary public, 'general insurance and real estate business. Tiffin, was born in Chester Coimty, Penn. , March 20, 1883, son of Rolv ert and Eliza A. (Walker) Lysle, both of L'ish ancestry. The grandfather, Lieut. James Lysle, left his native country, Ireland, and arriving in America settled in Chester County, Penn. He was by occupation a teacher: served under Gen. Anthony Wayne diiring the Revolutionary war and was with him at the storming of Stonington: he died of quick consumption in 1800. Our subject's grandparents left Chester County. Penn., and moved to Sewickley, Penn., in 1801. Our subject's father was born in Chester County, Penn.. and returning there bought the homestead in 1820. Our subject's mother comes of pioneer stock in Pennsylvania, among whom are many tanners and curriers on the maternal, and paper manufacturers on the paternal side. The subject of oui' sketch, one of a family of thi'ee sons and six daughters (all living in Philadelphia and vicinity, except himself and one sister, who died in 1840), was reared to paper-making (the business of his father) and in company with his brother. James W.. carried on the "old mill." In 1800 he sold his interest in the business and came West, and in April, 1801, located with his family in Tiffin. He engaged in book-keeping for a time and subsequently became a knight of the road in commercial business, in which capacity he was favorably known for ten years, retiring in 1877 to take up his present vocation. He received a commission as notary public fi'om Gov. Hayes and has had it renewed under Govs. Foster and Hoadly. ]VIi\ Lysle was married in Chester County. Penn. . to Hannah Kimble Brown, daughter of Phineas and Louisa (Kimble) Brown, by whom he has three sons and three daughters: Florence May. wife of J. W. Andi-ews. of Toledo: AValter Barnes, stock dealer of Ida Grove. Iowa: Lillie Brown: Olive Louisa: Robert Walker, a young lad of excellent attainments; and George Kimble, born July 29, 1885. Mr. Lysle and family are Avorthy members of the Presbyterian Church, in which he has served as member of the board of elders and president of the board of trustees. He is a F. & A. M. and has passed all the chairs to the commandery: is present Captain General in De Molay Commandery No. 9, K. T. He is president of the library association, and has altogether been foremost in the support of Tiffin's many literary and educational institutions. During the late war of the Rebellion Mr. Lysle did honorable service, enlisting, June. 1802. in Company I. One Hundred and First Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry: Avas commissioned first lieutenant August 1 1 of that year, and did active service till Januarys 25, 1803, when he was compelled to resign on accout of ill health. Regaining his health he set about organizing Company I, Eighty-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, which he took in the field as captain July 14. 1803. and was in active sei-vice again till February 10, 1804. when the regiment was mustered out.

EPHRAIM J. McCOLLUM, M. D., physician and surgeon, Tiffin, was born in Richland County, Ohio, in June, 1825. He is the third in the family of live children of John and Sarah (Barber) McCollum. and was born on his father' s farm. When live years of age his father died, and he was taken by his grandfather McCollum,' who was a farmer in Columbia County, Penn. There he attended school, and later worked on the farm during the summer months. In 1842 he taught school, which he continued to do for four years. In 1846 he began the study of medicine, with Dr. AVilliam Marr, of Washington, Penn. In 1847-48 he attended lectures at Jefferson College, Philadelphia. In 1849 he commenced the practice of his chosen profession in McCutchenville, Ohio, where he continued for three years. In 1852-53 he again attended a course of lectures at Jefferson Medical College, and was graduated therefrom in March, 1853. The same month he was married to Margaret Marr, a sister of Dr. Marr. with whom he had studied. He immediately located himself in Tiffin, Ohio, which has ever since been his residence. In 1854, during the cholera epidemic in Tiffin, the Doctor became a victim, but fortunately recovered. The time was a trying one, for in the little town of 3,000 population from ten to fifteen were dying every day. The Doctor is one of the oldest physicians in Tiffin. His practice has been large, successful, and remunera tiv'e. On the opening of the Chicago Division of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad he received the appointment as surgeon for that road, as well as of the Northwestern Ohio Railroad (now the Toledo Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad). These positions he has held for many years; has been health officer of Tiffin: president of the County Medical Society; and a member of the Northwestern Medical Society, the Ohio State Medical Society, and the American Medical Society. He has been a member of the Presbytermn Church since about twenty-five years of age. His son, Leon, born in 1856, studied with him, took two courses in the College of Physicians and Surgeons, at Keokuk, Iowa, where he graduated, and settled in the practice of medicine at Lodi, Seneca County. He is now in practice with his father at Tiffin. The Doctor, by both parents, is of Scotch descent. His grandfather. Ephraim McColluni, who was born in the United States, was the son of a Sotchman. On his mother's side he can trace his ancestry in Scotland back to the time of Queen Elizal^eth. These records, in possession of the Doctor, are of remarkable interest. His maternal grandmother was a Kennedy, one of the descendants of Roland de Garrick. who was himself a direct descendant of the old Scottish kings. The authentic record says: "In early part of fourteenth century the descendants of Roland de Oarrick adopted the name of Kennedy as a surname." Scotch history is full of mention of members of this family. James Kennedy, archbishop of St. Andrews, was cousin to James II, of Scotland, and was one of the most powerful statesmen of Scotland, of his time. We tind mention of high clmrch dignitaries, great generals, and statesmen. One of the women of the family stands ont conspicuous in history, from the fact that she was one of the two ladies in waiting who were allowed to attend the unfortunate Mary, Queen of Scots, at her execution. The Kennedys, though at first somewhat divided, early threw their influence in favor of the reformed religion. In 1538 Alexander Kennedy, a finely educated young gentleman, was burned at the stake, in Glasgow, for wi-iting a poetical satire against the Franciscan friars. Branches of the Kennedy family migrated to Ireland, and from thence, at a later date, to America. In America, as in Scotland, they have become stanch Presbyterians in religious faith.

\V. RUSH McFARLAND, proprietor of restaiu-ant and saloon. Tiffin, only surviving son of the late Dr. John Alexander McFarland.was born in Tiffin, this county, Jamiaiy 10, 1846, and after receiving a good education engaged in merchandising, with which he was connected for several years, establishing his present business in 1880. February 29, 1870, he was married to Elizabeth, daughter of John B. and Margaret (Schaeffer) Graveldinger, the former of Remich, Luxemburg, Germany, and the latter of Dudenbrun. Baden. To this union were born three sons: Alexander Rush, Henry Arthur (buried in the Roman Catholic cemetery here) and William Albert. Mr. and Mrs. McFarland are members of St. Mary' s congregation of the Roman Catholic Church. He is a member of the Bruderbund society, and has been a member of the fire department for eleven years.

AUSTIN McNEAL, merchant. Tiffin, was born at Fort Ball (now Tiffin), Ohio, June 11, 1880, son of Milton and Maria (Gregory) McNeal, the former of whom was born in Orange County, N. Y., and settled here in 1823; the latter, who came here the following year, was a daughter of Nehemiah and Patience (Brown) Gregory, who settled in Athens County, Ohio, in 1801, from New York State (they were of Scotch-Irish ancestry, and' came of Presbyterian Church people, and of Revolutionary stock, the father of Patience Brown serving with marked distinction as a commissioned officer in the Revolutionary war). Milton McNeal died in 1831, leaving a son and two daughters; of the latter, Amanda is the wife of James W. Bayard, of Athens County, Ohio, and Laura is the wife of Judge Truman H. Bagby, of Tiffin. Austin, the son, was reared to his father's business (merchandising), and has been prominently identified with the industry here since. He was united in marriage with Sarah Ann, daughter of Dr. Secretary Rawson, of Richfield, Ohio (now of Des Moines, Iowa), and brother of Abel Rawson, this union being blessed with a son and a daugher: Otis R. (whom they buried) and Lucy Maria, now the wife of Don R. Gibson, of Payne, Ohio, son of Dr. Robert McDonald Gibson, brother of Gen. W. H. Gibson, of Tiffin. Mrs. Maria McNeal after living a widow for years Avas happily married to Abel Rawson, with whom she remained a kind companion until his demise. She is still hale and vigorous, and retains in her memory many of the very interesting events of her early life. She is very kindly respected by all who know her as the warm friend 'of the distressed, the noble woman, kind mother and affectionate wife. While many of her age have passed the more active sphere of their lives, she still continues' her domestic duties, milking her cows, making butter as of yore and attending to her household duties. The wonder is how she has carried her years of care and labor.

JAMES V. MAGERS, clerk of the courts of Seneca County, was born in Stark County, Ohio, May 17, 1842. His parents, Joseph E. Magers and Mary A. Sneeringer, settled in this county in 1852, coming from Stark County. The former was a native of Maryland, and of pioneer French descent, and the latter of German pioneer ancestry in Pennsylvania; of their family of eleven children they reared four sons and two daughters. The subject of this sketch (their eldest child) enjoyed the benefits of the common schools, and finished his education at Heidelberg College. He engaged in teaching, with which profession he was prominently identified in this locality for many years. In politics he has always been a stanch Democrat. October, 1881, he was elected to his present incumbency, and upon the expiration of his term of office was honorably re-elected. He married, January 7, 1868, at New Riegel, this county, Mary J., daughter of John Adelsperger and Mary A. Albert, pioneers of Loudon Township, the former of whom was a native of Maryland, and the latter of Pennsylvania. Mr, and Mrs. Magers have two sons and two daughters living: Charles F., Olive I., Camilla E. and Victor L. ; and have buried two sons: Orville V. and Joseph J. Mr. Magers, while being a very reputable teacher, is an active and enterprising public man and citizen, and contributes in no small degree to the support ol: his party, as attested to by his poi^ular ability as an official.

J.' F. MARQU ARDT, druggist, Tiffin, Ohio, born in Aldingen, AYurtemberg, Germany, November 22, 1839, son of the late Christian Marquardt, of that place. J. F. Marquardt came to America, at the age of fourteen years, through the influence of the late Dr. Jacob Frederick Jeack, under whose guardianship he remained in study. On the death of Dr. Jeack two years later he apprenticed himself to the drug Inisiness, and after spending two years at this trade in Toledo returned to Tiffin in 1858, opened a drug store, and has been prominently identified with the drug business ever since. In 1802 he married, in Tiffin, Ardella E. Roller, fourth daughter of Jesse Roller, and by her he has one son: Jesse C. , a young man of excellent attainments, a graduate of the Ohio State University, and at present in charge of his father' s di'ug business at New Washington, Ohio. Mr. Marquardt has accumulated a handsome competence in his business, the result of steady, persistent industry. He has always been a liberal contributor to public measures tending to the growth and development of the social and industrial life of his adopted city. He is a worthy Mason, and has attained to the degree of Rnight Templar in De Molay Commandery. He is also a member of the R. of H. , and of the Royal Arcaoiim. During the late civil war he pronounced himself in strong accord with the Union, and so extended his services. In 1874 he erected the handsome building in which he does business, and which bears his name. He is also interested in many other enterprises.

JACOB MARSHAL, retired farmer and one of the old pioneers of the eounty, P. O. Tiffin, was born in Biron, Grermany, September 23, 1815, son of Greorge and Elizabeth Marshal, who immigrated to America direct to Seneca County, Ohio, in 1834, and here remained until their death. Oirr subject was maiTied, August 28, 1830, to Sophia Bishop, born in Germany July 23, 1809, daughter of Nicholas and Eve Bishop, Avho died in Germany. To our subject and wife have been born eight childi'en, five now living: George, Jacob, Mary (wife of Paul Miller), Susan (wife of Jonas Hoblits), Elizabeth (wife of Frederick Meyers). The deceased are David, Margaret and an infant. Our subject, who has been a farmer all his life, owns nearly 100 acres of land. He and his wife are faithful members of the Reformed Church.

CHARLES MARTIN, dealer in grocei'ies. Tiffin, was born in Hondingen, Grand Duchy of Baden, Germany, in 1837, and was apprenticed to the cabinetmaking U'ade there. In 1853 he came to America and located in the following year in Melmore, this county, where he was connected with merchandising till 1 802, when he came to Tiffin and followed the same occupation till in 1804, when, upon the organization of the One Hundred and Sixty-fourth Regiment Ohio National Guards, he enlisted in Company A, and did duty during its term of service. In December of 1804 he formed a partnership in the grocery bxisiness with Mr. Nighswander, which continued until 1808, when Mr. Negele purchased aa interest (Mr. Nighswander retiring), and the firm has since been favorably known as Martin & Negele. Besides a regular trade the firm have introduced an important feature in the enterprise of coffee roasting and grinding, as well as spice grinding, which has proved no small addition to their business. Mr. Martin was married at Melmore, in 1800, to Miss Sophia Pfau, a native of Columbiana County, Ohio, daughter of Frederick Pfau, a native of Wurtemberg. Germany. They have two sons and three daughters: James G. (in mercantile trale at Havward, Wis.), Emma. Elsie. Flora and Silas.

Mr. and Mrs. Martin are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which the former has been an official for several years. He is a member of the different Masonic bodies in Tiffin, also K. of H. , Eoyal Ai'cannm and A. L. of H. Mr. Martin has always felt averse to holding public office, but has served his ward (Fourth) in the councils of the city.

JAMES F. MAETIX. son of Nathan Martin, of Pennsylvania, and Elizabeth Devins, of York County. Canada, was born in Canada' May 6, 1830, and came to Seneca County with his parents in 1839. He was educated in Bloom Township, and at the Seneca County Academy; worked on the homestead farm until August, 1850, when he was severely injured by a threshing machine ; he then attended the Seneca County Academy, and in 1853 taught school in Bloom Township, which he followed until 1865, when he was elected county recorder. He was re-elected in 1868, and served until the close of 1871. In 1874 he was chosen assistant sergeant -at -arms, at Columbus, for the Legislatui-e. Mr. Martin was married on Christmas day, 1855, to Miss Julia Engle, of Thompson Township. This lady died March 20, 1874, leaving foiuchildren. Of these two daughters have died since that time.

DR. JOHN W. MARTIN, dentist. Tiffin, was born in Clinton Township, Seneca Co. , Ohio, March 3, 1832. His parents, John and Barbara (Broadbeck) Martin, were early settlers in this county, having moved fi-om Frederick County, Md., in 1826; the former was born in Frederick County, Md., and the latter near York, Perm. The subject of oui- sketch was reared on the farm and followed agricultural pursuits till he was twentysix years of age. when he commenced the study of dentistry. After a short practice at Westerville, Ohio, he located in Tiffin, this county, in 1861, and has been favorably identified with professional work here since. He was united in mari'iage, in 1853, with Rachael A., daughter of John and Lydia (Reem) Berkey, of Liberty Township, this county; she passed away her young life, leaving one daughter, Rachael, now the wife of H. H. Neligh, a dentist. Dr. Martin was married on second occasion, in 1861, to Elizabeth A., daughter of Rev. John and Elizabeth (Walker) Souder; she also departed this life December 17, 1884, leaving no issue. Dr. Martin is a worthy citizen, a clever dental sui-geon and an enterprising public spirited business man. He is a worthy member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

JOHN MERKELBACH, grocer. Tiffin, born in Granzhausen, in the dukedom of Nassau. April 5, 1826; is a son of Jacob William and Elizabeth (Remi) Merkelbach, who had four sons and four daughters, of whom one son and two daughters came to America: Catharine (wife of Jacob Caesar, of New York City, have four sons and fom- daughters) ; Wilhemina (wife of Frederick Herner, of Allentown, Penn. , have three sons and two daughters), and John. The subject of this sketch learned painting in his native land, and upon coming to Tiffin, Ohio, in 1853, he carried on his trade and acquired a handsome competence. In 1876 he embarked in the grocery business, which he still carries on. February 4, 1855, he married Catharine, daughter of Andi-ew Albrecht, and by her has eleven childi'en - two sons and nine daughters : Louisa, wife of James George, of Tiffin; Anna, wife of George Dutt, of Tiffin; Mina, who carries on the store; Emma, a lady of excellent attainments, a teacher in the schools of Tiffin; Eva: Mary: John Frederick, a painter; Lizzie; Ida; Charlie and Cora. The family attend the German Reformed Church. Mr. Merkelbach is a member of the Bruderbund societv. of which he has served as its honored president.