Troy Township (part 6 of 12)

The father of Dr. Talley was born in Pennsylvania and came to Ohio when he was a voting man, settling first at Prospect, in Marion County. He was of French extraction. He married while he lived at Prospect and afterward moved to Concord Township, in Delaware County. His family included 10 children, namely: Sarah, residing in Concord Township; Mar}-, who is the widow of Charles Vienot, residing in Scioto Township; William, residing in Texas; Annie, deceased, was the wife of William Spero, of Concord Township; John Frederick, residing at Delaware, who married Flora Oiler, a daughter of George W. Oiler; Andrew Jackson, residing in Concord Township, who married Maggie 0. Connor, of Evarisville, Indiana; Nelson R.. residing at Evansville; and Charles Francis, Twi 1 children died in infancy.

Dr. Talley was educated in the common and high schools of Concord Township, grow ing to manhood on his father's farm. In 1884, he entered the Miami Medical Coll at Cincinnati, where he was graduated in [886. In the same year he located at Hyattsville. where he engaged in practice until the spring of [896, when he came to Powell.

where, for full 11 years he has been faithfully a Lged in the practice of medicine and surgery, in the meanwhile building up a reputation which has carried his name over all this section uf the State. He is a valued member of both the Delaware County and the ( )hio State Medical Associations. He has business interests in this section and owns a one-third interest in The Powell Flour and Feed Milling Company.

Dr. Taller was married to Lucy B. Marquett, who is a daughter of Warner Marquett, of Liberty Township. He is a Republican in his political sentiment- and fraternally he bers to the Elks, the Knight- of Pythias and tin Odd Fellows, and to Hiram Lodge. No. [8, F. & A. M., at Delaware. Dr. Talley stands high professionally and equally so per- Si 'lially.

ENJAMIN POWERS, the son of Avery Lowers and Prudence Benja- |gj min. was horn at Franklinton, Ohio (now Columbus), on October 7, [800. Ill- father. Avery Lowers. Jr., who came of good old New England stock, was horn in Old Norwich, Connecticut, January 22. 1772. and was married to Prudence Benjamin on January 12. 1797. in the old Griswold Church of that place. They removed to Norwich. New York, being the first white settlers there and giving the name to the settlemenl after the old Connecticut home. They afterwards moved to Franklinton, Ohio, where the subject of this sketch was horn.

Pari of his boyhood was spent in Franklinton, where he often hunted squirrels on the sighl of the present capital grounds, which was then a thickly winded tract of land. After some ears the family removed to a farm below Delaware about six miles, situated on tlu e -1 bank ol the Olentangy River, neat what was then known as the Carpenter farm. From there in a short time the) moved to the village of Delaware.

as a soldier near Sandusky. Ohio, during the War of 1X1 j. lie received the usual scantyeducational advantages of the times, and as a young man learned the trade of a printer. He entered the employ of William Little, a pioneer merchant, whose place of business was the southwest corner of Sandusky and Winter Streets. He dealt 'in general merchandise, and bought and sold hides, furs, pelts and tallow.

In the year 1828 he entered into partnership with William Little in the conduct of the same business, a partnership which lasted for a number of years. The firm was later changed to Powers & Bennett. For a number ot years, in partnership with Chaunce\ Hills, he conducted a dry goods business in the city.

Benjamin Powers was always active in the business life of Delaware, and in 1857, with a few other citizens, he organized the Bank of Delaware, which in 1864 transferred its business to the First National Bank of Delaware, at present one of the solid financial institutions of our city. He succeeded P. D. Hillyer as president of the Bank of Delaware and continued to serve the two institutions as president until he was forced to resign on account of failing health in 1880.

Benjamin Powers was married to Elizabeth Storm, September 16, 1829, and this happy union continued for over 55 years. Six children were born in this family - Maria E., Charles A., Henry Y.. William L., George \Y. and Louis E. Powers. Most of this large family grew to mature years, and two of them are now living in Delaware - Henry V. and George W. Powers.

He was one of the first members and for many years an officer and staunch supporter of St. Peter's Episcopal Church. A gentle, kindly, dignified. Christian gentleman, who tited to do his duty in all things, fie never sought for public office, yet he was the kind of man in whom people always placed implicit trust and confidence. He served his city as a member of the Common Council. He died January 6, [884, aged 84 years, his wife living about one vear after his death.

AMES \V. HARSH, a prominent agriculturist oi Delaware County, Ohio, who owns and operates a magnificent tract of 600 acres in Radnor Township, was born December 22, 1851, in Marion County, Ohio, and is a son of Caleb and Catherine (Gracley) Harsh, and a grandson of Jacob Harsh, a native of Wurtemberg, Germany.

larsh was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, and in 1830. as a boy, came to America with bis parents, and settled in the - 1" Marion County. Ohio. Here he followed the trade of tanner until 1852. in which year he removed to Delaware County, settling on a farm on the Scioto River in Radnor Township, where the remainder of his life was spent. He was an industrious farmer and aide business man. and in his death Delaware County lost one of its progressive, publicspirited citizens. During the latter part of his life he was a Republican in politics, and his religious belief was that of the Presbyterian Church. Of the children of Caleb and Catherine (Gracley) - Harsh, seven grew to maturity, namely : James W. ; Martha, who is the wife of Titus Jones of Radnor Town-hip; Alary E., who is the widow of Finley Tyler, late of Scioto Township, where Mrs. Tyler uo\\ resides: Sarah S.. wife of Bertrand Smith, of near Stratford. Delaware County : Emma L.. who married Dr. T. lv. Jones, of Radnor, Ohio; Ella V., who is the wife of Foster Evans of Scioto Township: and Charles F., who lives in Radnor Township.

James YV. Harsh was brought by his parent- from Marion County to Delaware Count} as a boy. and since that time he has always resided in Radnor Township. He received his education in the public schools, after leaving which he engaged in farming and stock-raising, and his well-cultivated tract of 600 acres is one of the finest farms in Radnor Township. Mr. Harsh is a Democrat in politics, and he has always taken an active interest in public matter-, serving a number of years as a member of the Board of Education of Radnor Township.

In March. t88o, Mr. Harsh was married to Mary Criglar, who was born in Delaware Township, Delaware County, Ohio, and daughter of the late James Criglar. who was a well-known citizen of Delaware Town-hip. There were six children born to Mr. and Mrs. Harsh, two of whom died in infancy, the survivors being: James \\\. Jr., Charles C, Margie and Nellie, all residents of Radnor Ti iwnship.

APT. CLIFTON W. WILES, superintendent and general manager for the Delaware Water Company, a Civil War veteran, and one of the leading citizens of Delaware County, was born at Freetown, Cortland County, New York, March 26, 1843, son OI Peter and Nancy ( Hall ) Wiles. His paternal grandfather was a native of Germany who came to this country about the year 1800, settling in Onondaga C< iunty, New York.

Peter Wiles was born in Onondaga County, New York, May 17. 1814, and spent his industrial years in farming and dairying, giving particular attention to the latter industry. During the greater part of his life he was a resident of Cortland County, and he died June 6. 1862, at the age of 48 years. He was a man of considerable musical ability, being leader of a choir and a good performer on the piano, organ, and violin. His wife Nancy was a daughter of Caleb Hall, of Herkimer County. New York, and was born in 1N17, and died April 10. 1878. They were the parents of three children, namely: Clifton W.. whose name appears at the head of this article ; Emma, who married John Lennon, and is now deceased with her husband: and Ella, also deceased, who was the wifi William D. Tuttle, an attorney of Cortlan ', County. New York. Airs. Peter Wiles, mother of the above mentioned children, died :i! [876 o,- 1877. aged 03 year-.

House to direct his steps in the path oi knowledge. The Civil War interrupted for a time his progress in the ordinal')- activities of life, and he enlisted, September 20, 1862, in Company L, Tenth New York Cavalry, and was made trumpeter of his company. The first battle in which he participated was that of Fredericksburg, Virginia, December 12-13, [862, he was detailed as private orderly foi General David H. Russell, who commanded a brigade in the Fifth Corps, and who was killed in the battle of Winchester; and remained with him during the battle and for some time after.

In January, 1863, his regiment was assigned to the brigade commanded by General Kilpatrick in the division commanded by General D. McM. Gregg of the Cavalry Corps. This command was actively engaged in the Stoneman raid and the battle of Chancellorsville, followed by the cavalry hattles of Brandy Station, Aldie, Middleburg, and Upperville. At the battle of Gettysburg, that soon followed, his regiment was engaged on July 2d with Johnson's Confederate division on the Hanover Road, and again on the 3d with Smart's cavalry on the Kummell farm. The men of his regiment were the first Union troops to enter the citv after the battle, driving out the rear guard of the enemy.

and battle of Trevillion Station, and the Richmond raid and the battle of Haws Shops, finally arriving, July 2d. with Grant's army in front of Petersburg.

On the opening of die spring campaign, March 28, [865, Mr. Wiles was assigned to duty as aide-de-camp to General Henry !-'.. Davies, commanding the First Brigade, Second Division of the Cavalry Corps, and par ticipated in the battles oi Dinwiddie Court

House, Five Forks, Jettersville, Sailor's Creek, l'armville, and Appomattox, and at the surrender of Lee's army. He lost two horses killed under him - one at Sulphur Springs. Virginia, October 12, 1863, and one at Trevillion Station, June 1 1, 1864; and was injured by a shell at Middleburg. June 19. 1863. His regiment was finally discharged in August. [865. During his entire service of nearly three years, he was never in a hospital, away from his regiment, nor absent a single day from duty, except to obtain horses. On account of services rendered he was recommended for a commission, but not mustered on account of the close of the war.

After his discharge from the army Mr. Wiles took up and completed his school work at the New York Central College. After serving for several years in construction and engineering work pertaining to waterworks supply, he came to Delaware, Ohio, in April, 1892. as superintendent and general manager of the Delaware Water Company, and has been constantly engaged in this work to the present time. He has for many years been a member of the American Water Works Association, and is a past president of the Central States Water Works Association. He has been called upon on several occasions to inspect and report upon the conditions and value of water works plants in other cities.

In 1902 he was commissioned as honorary aide on the staff of Governor Aaron T. Bliss of .Michigan (who was a comrade in his regiment), with the rank of Colonel. He has 011 several occasions served as aide-de-camp on the staff of the commander-in-chief of the ( band Army of the Republic, with the rank of Colonel. He is now an officer and past commander of the local Grand Army post, and colonel of Encampment No. 107. Union Veteran Legion.

.In 1894 he was commissioned by Governor MeKinlcy as battalion adjutant in the fourteenth Ohio National Guard, and in [81 ; by Governor Bushnell as captain and inspector of rifle practice, in the same regiment, which rank he held on the opening of the Spanish- American War. and with his regiment pre- pared for active service at Camp Bushnell; but (in account of the rank lie held he was not allowed to muster into the United States service, but was appointed provost-marshal

He was appointed a member of the Board of Trustees of the Delaware City Library by Mayor H. H. Beecher, and is secretary of the Commercial Club of this city.

eph Bates, of Cortland. New York. February 17. 1869, and he and his wife are the parents of two children - Nellie, who is residing at home, and Arthur, a mechanical and electrical engineer, who graduated in the class of '05 at the Case School of Applied Science. Cleveland, Ohio.

Colonel Wiles is a member of Hiram Lodge, No. i8, F. & A. M., having been demitted to this lodge from Marathon Lodge, No. 438, of Cortland County. New York, where he was made a Mason in 1866. He also belonged to the Chapter and Commandery at Cortland. New York, and to Cortland Commandery No. 50. joining the chapter here about the same time that he was transferred by demit. His Masonic affiliations further include membership in Alladin Temple. Mystic Shrine, at Columbus. He is a member of George B. Torrence Post, G. A. R.. and is past commander of Grover Post of Cortland. New Y rk, and past commander of the posl in Delaware. He has also been colonel of the Union Veteran Legion in Delaware for five or six years. Colonel Wiles is a Republican in his political views. He takes a good citizen's interest in he progress of the community, and is este med and respected wherever known.

LEETWOOD COURTWRIGHT. a prominent resident of Columbus, where he has large and valuable real estate interests, was horn on a farm that he still owns, in Concord Township, Delaware County, Ohio, Augusl 1 _\ 1838. His parents were John and Martha I Mitchell ) Courtwright.

The earliest Courtwright to establish himself in the United States was Jesse Courtwright, the grandfather, who, it appears, made the grave mistake of leaving Canada, his native land, when war was in progress, and on that account was not permitted to return, e after peace was declared, although, by that time, he had made a home for himself and family in the alien country. He settled on land in Union County, Ohio, and lived in this part of the State during the remainder of his lite. His remains lie buried in Franklin County, Ohio.

John Courtwright, father of Fleetwood, was eight years of age when the family settled in Ohio. He acquired a large amount of land and lived an agricultural life. He married Martha Mitchell and they resided many years in Delaware Count}- and then moved to Columbus, where they subsequently passed away and their burial was in Green Lawn cemetery, Columbus. The only survivor of their eight children is the subject of this sketch.

Fleetwood Courtwright attended school in the neighborhood of his home, all through his boyhood, but he acquired further knowledge than that found in ' his school hooks. When only twelve years of age his father encouraged him in exercising his pronounced business talents, and since that age Mr. Courtwright has been more or less of a trader. When his parents subsequently decided to move to Columbus, he made up his mind to buy 225 acre- 0 his father's farm, which was exceedingly valuable property. To the elder Courtwright's surprise, his son was able to make a cash payment of $4,000, and readily gave his note-. agreeing to pay $1,000, annually, until the whole sum of $12,500 should lie paid. In less than six months. Mr. Courtwright had purchased 150 acres more, giving notes for the same. His growing indebtedness greatly worried his father, but it in no way frighti the son. who never failed to pay his notes when they came due. This has always I Mr. Courtwright's policy in handling business deals of great magnitude and he has been exceedingly successful. His remarkable foresight and husiness acumen have enabled him to find fortunes where less favored men w have only met with failure. He has prospered in various speculative lines, including real estate, wool and stock. His present property interests are large. He owns 600 acres of valuable farming land in Delaware, Union and Franklin Counties, together with property in the city of Columbus to the value of several hundred thousand dollars. He built the large structure that stands on the corner of Long and Randolph Streets, Columbus, and the fine brick residence which is on the home farm, where he passes a great deal of his time .

Mr. Court wright was married, first, to Mary Jones, a daughter of Thomas Jones, w It" was engaged in the milling business in Franklin County. They had two daughters and two si >ns. The latter were twins and both are in >\v deceased. Of the daughters. Olive and Mary, the former married a Mr. Trice, and the latter became the wife of John Freshwater, a resident of Concord Township. At her death Mary left one daughter - Annie - and two sons - Elmer and Stanley Freshwater. After the death of her mother, Annie Freshwater took charge of her father's house and looked after the comfort of the family. Later she hecame a successful teacher in the public schools of Concord Township.

Mr. Courtwright was married, secondly, to Jennie F.. Hill, who is a daughter of Robert Hill, of Union County. Ohio, and of this union there are three children - Nellie, Clydie and Fleetwood. Xellie married J. I'. Stoltz and they reside in New York city, where Mr. Stoltz owns much valuable property. They have one son, Fleetwood Stoltz. Clydie married a Mr. (ioff and they reside at Pueblo, < olorado, where the latter is engaged in large the only son. has already demonstrated much business ability, displayed in the management of more than one hundred thousand dollars' worth of property with which his father has endowed him. Mr. Courtwright has taken pleasure in providing for different members of his family during his life time and he has not forgotten the claims of Hianty and benevolence.

OBERT WALLACE, a prominent citizen and trustee of Marlborough Township, whose farm of [-,C_- acres is credited with being one if the finest in this section, was born February 2. 1847. m Troy Township, Delaware County, Ohio, and is a son of John and Margaret (Giffin) Wallace.

The parents of Mr. Wallace were born in Scotland and the father came to America when nineteen years of age. and the mother was brought across the Atlantic when she was a child of four years. For a number of years, John Wallace resided in Belmont County. Ohio, coming from there to Troy Township. Delaware County, where he lived until his death, when aged seventy-four years. He was a very successful farmer and was a highly respected man in every relation of life. For a long period he was one of the pillars. - speak, of the Presbyterian Church at I ' He gave his political support to the Repcan party. His death removed one of Delaware County's valued citizens.

Robert Wallace was reared in Troy Township, and he obtained his education in the district schools, and remained in that section until 1878. when he settled on his present farm in Marlborough Township. His interests here have been largely of an agricultural nature, but during seventeen years, in addition to carrying on his farm, he maintained also a warehouse at Ashley. Ohio, where lie engaged in buying grain, hay. seeds and other farm produce. He has also been a very successful stock raiser. While closely attending to his own affairs, Mr. Wallace has always found time, however, to give a good citizen's attention to public matters in his community, and has served both mi the School Board and as township trustee.

Mr. Wallace was married (first) to Margaret Klee, who was a native of Marlborough Township. She had two children, namely: Maud F., who married Harry Blair, residing at Ashley, Ohio; and Benjamin F., residing in Brown Township. Delaware Count}-. Mr. Wallace was married (second) to Nettie Lewis, who was born in Oxford Township.

Delaware County, and is a daughter of Jerome Lewis. Mrs. Wallace accompanied her parents when they removed from Oxford to Marlborough Township, she at that time being four years of age. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace have a beautiful home, the residence being of brick construction and its surroundings exceedingly attractive. Air. Wallace is a leading member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, at West Oxford. Oxford Township, and has been a church official for a considerable period.

LEXAXDER X. DECKER, contractor and builder, residing at War- 1 ensburg, was born at Fain iew . Delaware County, Ohio. June 24, 1859, and is a son of Frederick and Eliza G. 1 Reynolds) (Nash) Decker.

Frederick Decker was born in Hoboken, Xew Jersey, and came from there to Craw lord Count}-. Ohio, building a grist mill near Bucyrus. Afterward he came to Delaware County and built a stone mill north of Delaware, which he sold some years later. He then bought the Snyder mill, which he rebuilt, but in a few years sold that property also. He was a man of excellent business qualifications and his financial operations were successfully conducted. Later he erected a mill at Mill Creek. where he was engaged in milling for several years. He then moved to Fairview. where he bought a mill on the present site of Warrensburg, and also purchased farming land. This mill he operated for almost thirty years, continuing thus occupied until his death. From 1858 he also engaged in farming and was an extensive agriculturist, owning from 500 to 600 acres of land. He was a successful grower of sheep, keeping 1.200 to 1.400 head, and he raised enough grain to feed all his stock. Until 1S72 he was identified with the Republican party, after which he cast his influence in favor of the Prohibition party.

Greeley, residing at Franklin County. Kansas; Julia, deceased; Alfretta, who married Dr. Willis, residing at Delaware: LeRoy. a resident of Cleveland; Margery, who is deceased; Samuel R.. residing in Scioto Township: and Alvin O.j who is deceased. Frederick Decker was married secondly to Mrs. Eliza G. 1 Xash) Reynolds, who was born in Vermont and who was the widow of Solis Reynolds. The children of her first marriage were: Albina. a resident of Xebraska ; Richard C. residing ai Wichita. Kansas; Marion, who resides in Ostrander; and Solis. wdio is a physician residing at Indianapolis. Of Frederick Decker'- second marriage the following children were born: Alexander X... whose name begins this article; D., residing at Warrensburg: and George W. and William Xew ton. both residing in Columbus and F. E. Decker residing the home farm. The family was reared in the faith of the Presbyterian Church.

Alexander X. Decker was four years old when his parents moved to Scioto Township, where he was reared and educated. \\ hen about sixteen years of age he started to learn the carpenter's trade, working for one year with Charles Robinson, from whom he learned the first principles, after which he put them into practice and taught himself, undoubtedly having a natural bent in this direction. For twenty years he operated a farm of eighty acres, which he sold in 1906, and since then he has devoted his entire attenton to building and contracting. He gives employment to several helpers, and his contracts take him all over Delaware and Union Counties. He is considered a very expert workman and is one who is never obliged to fold his arms for lack of anything to do.

Mr. Decker married Rosa F. Mason, a daughter of James B. Mason, of Delaware Township, and they have three children, namely: Lorain; Grace, who married Leo Smith": and Eliza Caroline. Mr. Decker and family belong to the old stone Presbyterian Church at South Radnor. He is an Independent in politics. For many years he has been a member of Ruffner Lodge of Odd Fellow-.

Elijah Kent was horn in Madison County. Ohio, in 1S23. and settled in Union County in young manhood, and in Concord Township, Delaware County, about the close of the Civil War, purchasing the Carson farm of 250 acres. He died at the age of sixty-three years. He married Charlotte Norris, who was born in Harrison County, Ohio, and accompanied her parents, Edward and Susan Norris to Union County, where she was reared and married. Her parents died at Richwood, Ohio. She survived until February 14. 1907, dying at the age of seventy-three years. Elijah Kent and wife had eight children, namely: George, residing in Thompson Township. married Maggie Swartz; Edward; Dennis, residing in Concord Township, married Amelia Bass; John, residing in Scioto Township; Silas, residing at Urbana, Ohio, married Hattie Ellis; Benjamin, residing in Kansas, mar- Jane Martin; Jane, deceased, who married 1 first ) Isaac [ones, and (second) Newton Howard; and Ellen, who died aged eight

\tter his school days were over, Mr. Kent settled down to farming and has devoted himto agricultural pursuits ever since. ugh Iik industry and his practical methods he has reaped abundant success. He has a well cultivated farm, on which he has a valuable silo, and he also carries on dairying, keeping, about twenty-five cows and selling forty gallons of milk per day at Columbus. He has continued to improve Ins property ever since it came into his possession and in 190^ completed the building of a very substantial barn.

daughters, namely: Lurabella, who married William Blainey, a successful farmer of Concord Township; and Esther Irene, who is a school girl of twelve years.

In politics, Mr. Kent is a Republican, but lie takes only a good citizen's interest in public affairs. The family is one that is well and favorably known all through this section.

former years well known throughout Genoa Township as a prosperous farmer and stockraiser. was born on the farm of which he was afterward the proprietor, in August, 1839. His parents. William and Lucinda (Phelps) Williams, were married in Blendoii, Franklin County, Ohio. William Williams, who was a native of this State, in his youth accompanied his father to Delaware County, they being among the pioneers of Genoa Township. Here the elder Williams, grandfather of the subject of this sketch, bought some hundreds of acres of land from the Government, a part of which he subsequently cleared. He spent the rest of his life on his property, engaged in agriculture, being known as a good reliable citizen.

William Williams also became a prosperous farmer and was a much respected citizen of this township. He and his wife Lucinda were the parents of a large family of fifteen children, all of whom were born on the present homestead, which was purchased by him. This originally consisted of 140 acres, most of which he cleared, besides making the present improvements. He owned in all several hundred acres in Genoa Township. In politics he was a Republican. He died on his farm here at a ripe age.

Victor Arnold Williams was educated in the district schools of Genoa Township, and was reared to agricultural pursuits, which, with stock-raising, he followed through life, lie was married September 12. [865, to Priscilla Martin, a native of Pennsylvania, and daughter of Richard Martin, who was in his latter years a farmer of Genoa Township, but who is now deceased. Richard Martin was a native of Pennsylvania, in which State he married. His wife was in maidenhood Sarah Konkel. and was bum. reared, and educated in Pennsylvania. They were of German and Welsh ancestry respectively. They were the parents of thirteen children - eight sons and five daughters - nine of whom were horn in Genoa Township and four in Pennsylvania. The family came to Delaware County in 1852, Mr. Martin conducting- a grocery store for a number of years in Genoa Township. In addi-

- to his mercantile business, he conducted a small farm, and resided on it until his death, which occurred when he was sixty-five years old. He was a life long Democrat, and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Mr. and Mrs. Williams located on the present place at the time of their marriage. Though they never denied themselves any of the reasonable comforts of life, they were frugal and industrious, and attained a fair measure of prosperity. Mr. Williams died in 1903, at the age of sixty-four years. He was widely known and respected, and his death removed from the community one of its best citizens, and a worthy representative of its agricultural interests. He was a Republican politically. Mrs. Williams continues to reside on the homestead and enjoys the esteem of all who know her for her kind, neighborly characteristics. She has been the mother of five children - three sons and two daughters - namely: Lucinda. Clayton. Erne. Clifton, and Clarence, all of whom are worth}' members of 1 immunity.

ARE PARKER INGALLS, a leading farmer and stock-raiser of Genoa T wnship, was born on his farm, September 14. 1848. His parents were Joseph B. and Elizabeth ip 1 Ingalls. The late Joseph 1'.. Ingalls, father of Trail P. Ingalls, was born in Franklin County, Ohio, February 2. 1S15, and was a son of Thomas Ingalls. and a grandson of Josepb _ lis. who was a soldier in the Revolutionary

War. Thomas Ingalls was a native of Vermont and was a pioneer settler in Franklin County, Ohio. He married Sarah Bigelow, also of Vermont, and together they reached Franklin County in 1814 and established their pioneer home on land which is now the site of the town of Westerville. Subsequently he purchased land on the county line between Franklin and Delaware Counties. He lived to the age of seventy-seven years, but his wife died aged fifty-five.

Joseph B. Ingalls was the eldest born of his parents' family. He was a wagonmaker bytrade and did a large business in the days when the strongly built farm wagons was needed to transport commodities over the highways from the farms far distant from trade centers. Mr. Ingalls also manufactured furniture and was skilled in all kinds of mechanical industries. In 1835 he came to Genoa Township and bought 80 acres of land on which he built a cabin, and continued to make improvements until he had developed a fine farm. For man}- years he served as a justice of the peace and his judgment and counsel were sought on all matters concerning the public welfare and in many cases of private trouble. He was a promoter of the schools and of religious movements and always a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Joseph B. Ingalls was married (first) to Anna Maria Westervelt. who was born in Dutchess County. New York, and they had two children, both daughters. The first wife died in 1845. and in 1S47 Mr. Ingalls was married (second) to Elizabeth Bishop. She was born in Franklin County. Ohio, and was a daughter of John Bishop, who came to Ohio from Dutchess County. New York. The}'' had two sons. I 'earl P. and Pursus B.

Pearl P. Ingalls was reared on the home farm, obtaining his education in the district schools. In [863 he enlisted for service in the Civil War. entering Company 'A, Sixtieth Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, ami he participated in ten of the leading battles of the period, including the battle of the Wilderness. His regiment was the second to enter Peters burg during the engagement there. \tter the close of his military service lie returned home and entered Otterbein University at Westerville, where he completed his interrupted education.

When he was 26 years of age, Mr. Ingalls married Emma Crayton, who is a daughter of of Rev. J. A. Crayton of the United Brethren Church. They have cine daughter, Laura, who is the wife of Otis L. Bowers, who is an electrician of Columbus. They were both students and graduates of Otterbein University.

Mr. Ingalls is a stanch Republican and has been active in party affairs for many years. He has served as justice of the peace and as township treasurer for many years and almost any local office might be his for the asking. Grand Army matters are of great interest to him and he is past commander of James Price Post, No. 50. He is a charter member of the Knights of Pythias and first chancellor commander of the same; is past noble grand of Rainbow Lodge of Odd Fellows and is a council member of the Masons and past master of Blendon Lodge. Mrs. Ingalls has been an officer of Blendon Grange, Patrons of Husbandry and both belong to the order of the Eastern Star. They maintain a pleasant, hospitable home and have a wide circle of friends. Mr. Ingalls carries on a general agricultural line. lie has improved his farm and has stocked it with a fine grade of cattle, horses ami other live stock. Mr. Ingalls is a member of tlie Methodist Episcopal Church and Mrs. Ingalls of the United Brethren.

EORGE W. JONES, formerly one -1 the leading citizens of Delaware County, Ohio, who was prominently identified with the agricultural and political interests of his township and county, died at his home in Radnor. November 1. 1907. Mr. Jones was born August 24. [839, in Licking County, Ohio, and was a son of David and Elizabeth (Evans) Jones, natives of South Wales.

moving later to Licking County. Ohio. He erected a blacksmith shop near Newark, where he carried 011 his trade for a number of years, but in 1848 he removed with his family to Radnor Township, Delaware County, Ohio, settling on 200 acres of land in the woods north of Radnor village, where he carried on agricultural pursuits and blacksmithing. his shop being situated in what is now Radnor. Some years prior to his death he returned to South Wales, where he died in 1885, his wife having passed away in Radnor Township in 1876. David Jones was a Democrat in politics, and his religious connection was with the Congregational Church. Of the 1 1 children born to him and his wife, all are grme, the last to depart this life being George W., and Ellen. She was the wife of Elias Kyle, of Richwood, Ohio, and died in December, 1907.

George W. Jones was reared to manhood in Radnor Township, whence he had come from Licking County when nine years old. He received his education in the public schools. On November 8, 1861, he enlisted for service in the Civil War, in Company E. Sixty-sixth Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, which regiment became a part of the Army of the Potomac and was later transferred to General Sherman's command. Mr. Jones participated in numerous battles, among which may be mentioned Antietam. Gettysburg, Chancellorsville. Lookout Mountain. Missionary Ridge and Peach Tree Creek, and others of minor importance. At Chattanooga, Tennessee, his regiment was joined to General Sherman's force and Mr. Jones participated in the siege of Atlanta. He was honorably discharged March 14, 18O5, having served four months more than his enlisted term of three years. He nobly performed a soldier's duties, and faced dangers and endured hardships with a courage and heroism that won him the esteem and confidence of his comrades and super After the war Mr. Jones returned to Delaware, and there was engaged in agricultural pursuits, owning a fine farm of fifty acres. hut residing in Radnor village.

Delaware Count}', Ohio, and is a daughter of Humphrey and Margaret (Griffiths) Humphreys, who were natives of Wales and early settlers of Radnor township. Mrs. Jones has two surviving sisters, and one halt-sister: Mary A., who is the widow of Evan B. Jones, late "i" Radnor Township: Margaret A., who is the wife of George Perry, residing in Delaware: and Josephine, who is the wife of Evan Jones, residing in Lieking County.

Mr. Jones was a member of the Congregational Church at Radnor, in which he served .1- deacon and treasurer. In political matters he was a Democrat, and he has served as a trustee of Radnor Township, and for six years was a commissioner of Delaware County, during the last three of which time he was president of the board. He always interested himself in every movement which he believed would he of assistance in the development of his section, and he was one of the greatest friends of the cause of education in Radnor. He was known to be a man of strict integrity and reliability and no one in Radnor Township stood higher in public esteem.

OX. HEXRY R. SMITH, at one time prominent as a legislator and Mill well remembered for his activity in securing the passage of a number of important measures, and his sturdy opposition to iniquitous bills introduced in the legislative body, was for many years active in the ministry. Owing to ill health he was obliged to seek an outdoor life and as a result t< h ik to agricultural pursuits, and has a farm of 180 acres, near Leonardsburg.

Rev. Smith was born at Sarahsville, Noble County, Ohio, April 29, 1846, and is a son of John W. and Sarah (McGarry) Smith. John W. Smith was born in the North of Ireland. and upon coming to the United States located in Sarahsville, Ohio. He was a member of the United Presbyterian Church, hut as there was no church of that denomination in his vicinity, he attended the Wesleyan Methodist Church. He was a very active anti-slavery man. and the ministers who came to preach abolition were welcomed at his home, although they were threatened, egged and subjected to other indignities. lie had two cousins, G& H. and John, both of whom were Presbyterian ministers in Washington. I). ('.. and a brother, Matthew, who was a United Presbyterian minister in Iowa.

He married Sarah McGarry, who was born in Noble County, Ohio, and was a daughter of John McGarry, who came from the North of Ireland. She had a brother Samuel, who vvas the first probate judge of Noble County. A cousin of Dr. Smith. David Morrison, was a later incumbant of that office. John \Y. and Sarah Smith were parents of the following children : Henry R. : Jane Elizabeth, deceased, who was the wife of L. W. Thompson; John W.. who died in 1907, at Sarahsville. Ohio: Matthew L., who lives on the old home place at Sarahsville: and Hugh, who also live- at Sarahsville.

Henry R. Smith was reared at Sarahsville and attended the public schools and taught in the schools of the county for several years. In 1808 he entered Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware and attended nearly three years, after which he was a student at Oberlin College for two years, and while there had a call, in [873, to fill a vacancy in the pulpit, his charge including Wesleyan Methodist churches in Bennington Township, Morrow County, and Oxford and Orange Townships, Delaware County. After two years he accepted a call to the Sarahsville Weslyan Methodist Church, and during his long pastorate there exerted a powerful influence for good in the community. His advanced stand on public questions to which he gave fearless expression resulted in his nomination in 1879, on the Republican ticket, and subsequent election, to the State Legislature, although he had not solicited the office. In 1881 he was returned to the Legislature for a second term. He was one of the pioneers in the movement to regulate saloons and during his second term introduced and secured the passage of a bill requiring them to close on Sunday. The liquor organizations brought all their powerful influences to bear in an attempt to defeat the measure, and resort was had to anonymous letters threatening Air. Smith with death. One letter signed "Messenger of Freedom" contained a picture of crossed daggers and an hour-glass with the sand nearly run out. Journals puhlished in interest of the liquor traffic villified, abused and ridiculed him and the community he represented, hut without avail. He was called Saint Smith. Crank. Sunday Bill Smith, etc. The stronger the opposition, the harder he fought, and so forceful was lie in championing the cause of law and order, that his speeches were more widely published and commented upon by the press of the State than those of any other member of that body.

A hill had been introduced for the taxation of churches and it looked as though it would pass until Rev. Smith, without any preparation, in the final hour of debate, took the floor and extemporaneously delivered a masterful speech showing the influence of the church for good, and the questionable aim of those fostering the hill.

Among the press comments on his ability and demeanor as a legislator, we quote the following in appreciation of his efforts: "Hon. il. R. Smith of the Legislature from Noble County, is recognized as one of the most industrious and clear-headed members of the House. In his seat every day during the session, he votes intelligently on every measure thai comes up, and his votes are always casl in the interest of economy and honest laws. Mi- speeches on local option and against the hill taxing property have received more general publication and comment throughout the State than an\ speeches made in the Legislature."

.The following letter, accompanying a gift ol two volumes of Harper's Cyclopedia of United Slates History, is self explanatory: "I Ion. I lenrv Smith,

Speaker." In 1884, Rev. Smith returned to pastoral wank at Morton's Corners and continued until 1889, when ill health compelled him to leave the ministry. He then moved to Leonardsburg, where he has since followed farming with beneficial results. Always a Prohibitionist in principle, he was in 1895 tne nominee of that party for secretary of State. Tn 1907 he was elected justice of the peace of Brown Township. Mr. Smith was delegate to the General Conference of his denomination for a number of terms. He has been a member of the Book Committee of his church for 12 years.

Henry R. Smith was united in marriage to Celia L. Potter, October 16, 1879, at Leonardsburg, Ohio, Rev. George Richey performing the ceremony. Mrs. Smith was born in Peru Township, Morrow County, Ohio, and is a daughter of Israel and Phoebe (Whipple) Potter. After completing a course of instruction in the public schools she attended Sharp's Business College at Delaware, receiving a diploma. She then engaged in artistic studies in the Ohio Wesleyan University, developing a talent she has possessed from childhood. Although she has. at different times, given lessons in painting, her accomplishment has mainly been used for the pleasure it gives her and others. With an eye for symmetry and beaut}', she can paint scenes from nature rapidly and without studious effort, and has reproduced numerous views in the vicinity, with which she has been familiar all her life, one being of the old Rotter homestead. These, together with paintings of flowers, reproductions of other paintings, her crayon portraits and pencil sketches, ornament her home and those of her friends and make a beautiful collection.

George Stokes

cal course in Ohio Wesleyan University in 1907, and after pursuing post graduate work in the oratorical and commercial courses he accepted the principalship of Gibsonburg, Ohio, High School. Walter Reed, who is farming the home place, and Esther, who is attending school.

-EORGE STOKES, a leading citizen V h ot~ Concord Township, residing on his well-improved farm of 126 acres, was born in Somersetshire. England, November 24, 1821;, and is a son of Tin unas and Elizabeth (White) Stokes. The parents of Mr. Stokes were born in Somersetshire and both died in England. They had two children, George and Mary Ann, the latter of whom married John Carp. Thomas Stokes was a malster and brewer by occupation.

< ieorge Stokes attended school in his childhood, near the family home, and when he had grown older, his father sent him to a school in the city of Bath, where he remained for several years, having two yearly vacations - in mid-summer and at Christmas. These were great occasions, as time-honored old customs were observed in the family home. In [848, (ieorge Stokes was married to Annie Hill, who is a daughter of George and Elizabeth Hill. She also was horn in Somersetshire, England, and attended school with Mr. Stokes. Prior to their coming' to America, in [851, they had a daughter, Sarah Ann. born to them, January 14. 1850. who married James Maddox, who resided on the farm which Mr. Stokes now owns, in Concord Township. Mr. and Mrs. Maddox had two daughters, Mary and Jessie. The latter died at the age of twenty-two years. The former married John Rutherford and thev reside in Morrow County, Ohio. The_\' have four children. Mr. and Mrs. Stokes had a son born in 1858. in Union County. Ohio. They gave him the name of the grandfather, in England - Thomas Stokes. He died in 1802. leaving a widow and one daughter, both of whom are eng;

When Mr. Stokes and family came to America, they settled in Jerome Township, Union County, Ohio, which continued to be their home until 1863. In 1858, Mr. Sto|<L-s was engaged to do all the butchering and preparing of meat tor Mr. Wilson, who then had charge of the White Sulphur Springs Hotel, and after completing that contract, in- 1859, he returned to visit his aged parents in England and remained with them for four months. In March, 1863, he returned to Ohio, and bought the farm on which he resides, moving to the Springs in the same year. At that time this land was in heavy timber and much effort has since been expended in clearing', cultivating and improving it. For a season the family lived in an unpretentious house, but later erected the substantial one now standing. For twenty-seven years Mr. Stokes was employed on the property which was acquired by the State of Ohio for a site for the Girls' Industrial Home, in Delaware County, and thereby earned a large part of the capital which he has been able to use to such good advantage in the improvement of his present property. His whole lite has been a busy and useful one.

In national affairs, Mr. Stokes is a zealous Republican, but in local affairs he is influenced by the special fitness of candidates, aside from party lines. He is a member of Lodge No. 225, Knights of Pythias, at Bellpoint.

LEXANDER M. JACOBS, notary public, and senior member of the firm of A. M. Jacobs & Son. manufacturers of monuments, at Ostrander. was born at Hopewell, Perry County, Ohio, June [9, 1844, and is a son of Levi and Elizabeth < Bear) Jacobs. Toliver Jacobs, the grandfather of Alexander ML, was born in Virginia, came to Ohio in [836, and died in 1858. He married Lucretia Walker, whose father served seven years in the Ri lutionary War. Thev lived in a loe house on

Levi Jacobs, son of Toliver ami father of Alexander M., was born near Richmond. Virginia, in [816. He had few educational advantages in his boyhood, and to learn to read attended school for three months after he was married, thus showing a creditable determination to make up to some extent for his lack of early opportunities. He learned the carpenter's trade with his lather and he was 20 years of age when he accompanied the latter to Perry County, where he worked first at Ins trade, but later gave his entire attention to farming. He married a daughter of Joseph Bear, of Perry County, -and they had six children, four of whom survived infancy, namely: Alexander M., subject of this sketch; John W., who died in 1907: Marion, who resides at Findlay, Ohio; and Sarah E., who is the wife of Elmer Dunlap, of Deshler, Henry I ounty, Ohio. He was a leading member, as had been his father, of the Christian Union Church.

When Alexander M. Jacobs was three years old his parents moved to Big Lick Township. Hancock County, Ohio, and he obtained his education in a log school-house, a mile and a half distant from his home, which was reached by means of a corduroy road. The country was very wild for miles around and Mr. Jacobs' early advantages were few. although settlers soon came and the most inconvenient features of pioneer life were gradually overcome. lie learned the carpenter's trade, at which he worked until 1888. when he moved to Cary, Ohio, ami entered into the monument business, remaining there for seven years. In [899, he came to Ostrander and larked in the same line of business here, his s.n Lewis having become his partner in [892, when tlie linn style of A. M. Jacobs & Son was adopted. Another son of Mr. Jacobs is employed in the business but is not a partner. This firm dors a very large business, tilling contracts all over Delaware, Union and Alarion ('.rallies, and occasionally work- comes distant points. This satisfactory

Mr. Jacobs was married (first) to Cordelia McRill, a daughter of Benjamin McRill, who was Mr. Jacobs' first school teacher. Of the five children born of this marriage, four survive, namely : Lewis, junior member of the firm; Charles, residing at Ostrander, who married Delia Tong; Frederick; and Rosa. who married Ashley Alspach, residing at Ostrander. Mrs. Jacobs died in 1880, aged 34 years. She was a consistent member of the L'nited Brethren Church. Mr. Jacobs was married (secondly) to Sarah E. Pendleton, who was born in Concord Township, and who is a daughter of William Pendleton, a pioneer settler there. Three children were born of the second marriage, one of whom died young, the two survivors being Jessie and Walter. Mr. Jacobs was very active in Sunday-school work and was an elder in the Christian Union Church, in Hancock County.

In politics, Mr. Jacobs is affiliated with the Democratic party. From 1883 until 1892 he served as a justice of the peace in Hancock County, and in 1901 he was elected to the same office and served three years at Ostrander. He has been a notary public for the past five years. His public services have been faithfully and efficiently performed. While residing at Cary, Ohio, he joined the Tribe of Ben Hur. and he belongs also to the Odd Fellow s. having held official position in Fountain Lodge, No. 353, at Vanlue, Ohio.

EV. IRA CHASE was born at Bangor, Maine, on the 12th day of April. A. D.. 1809. llis progenitors were of English origin and came from the nobility of England. His family still have in their possession the design of their coat-of-arms. The motto inscribed thereon is "Ne cede malis," "Never yield to discouragements," which seems to have been a prominent characteristic of the family and was very marked in the subject of this sketch. The early history of the Chase family in America daie- hack to the year (630, when three brothers, William. Thomas and Aquilla, landed on the continent, having come here with the fleet which brought John Winthrop, the Puritan or of Massachusetts to American soil. In 1639, two of these brothers, Thomas and Aquilla, became the first settler- of Hampton, New Hampshire. They remained there until [652, when Thomas died, after which Aquilla removed to X'ewhury and remained there until his death. He left a large family of children who settled in various part- [ New England, and from this family came the subject of this sketch.

Rev. Ira Chase's father's name was Eliphalet Chase, and he was born March 26, 1 775. Hi- mother's name was Susan Mugget, and she came from a prominent and wealthy family of Massachusetts. His parents were married May 1, 1794. and were both devout members of the Episcopal Church. They had a family of ten children, some of whom died before they arrived at their majority. The father was a merchant in Bangor, Maine. After his death the family removed to the West. One of the older brothers. John M. Chase, settled in the State of Michigan, where he reared a family of six sons, all of whom became professional men. and like their ancestors were enthusiastic politicians, one son being elected r of Indiana. Another brother. Rev. Ebenezer B. Chase, was a prominent minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church and traveled through Ohio and will be remembered by many as one of the most eloquent and zealous preachers in the Ohio Conference. He married Miss Catherine Rosecrans, a sister of the late Bishop and General Rosecrans. The youngest brother. Silas H. Chase, graduated from the Medical College in Cincinnati and later o mpleted a course in law. after which he located in the above city where he became intimately associated with his cousin. Salmon P. Chase, who was United Slate- senator, then governor of ( Ihio and later chief justice of the United State-. Dr. Silas Chase removed to Washington, 1). C, about the time his o -~:-.\ became chief justice, where he died his hopes for promotion had been realized. The subject of this -ketch was educated in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, and studied medicine for several months under the tutelage id" Dr. Russell, one of the most prominent physicians in the State. But having been impressed, when hut a boy, with the feeling that he was called to preach the Gospel, he yielded to his early convictions and abandoned his chosen profession and began the study of theology. He was licensed to preach by the Quarterly Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church of the - Mm. Conference, when hut 19 years of age. after which he continued his studies for several years and in the autumn of 1N34 he was appointed to Greenville Circuit, Darke County, Ohio, his colleague being Rev. William IS. Christie, who later became a noted divine of the Methodist Church.

It was during his pastorate at Greenville that he was married to Jane Wilcox, of Wilkesbarre, Pennsylvania, who had been spending several months in Ohio with her sister. Mrs. Elizabeth Stark, the wife of Mr. James Stark, one of the oldest and wealthiest citizens of Kingston Township, Delaware County. An incident occurred the day previous to his marriage, which showed the true courage and devotion of Mr. Chase. He started from Greenville on horseback to meet his chosen bride in Kingston Township. It had been a very rainy season and when he reached the Scioto. on the road between Marysville and Delaware, he found the water raging and the river overflowing its banks, and there being no bridge, he was advised that it was not safe tor hint to cross, but he determined to stem the flood and he guided his horse to land, between the two enormous boulders, on the east side of the river. Had he failed to land between these two boulders, both rider and steed would have perished. But Mr. Chase arrived safely and was married on the eleventh day of June. [835, according to promise.

Mr. Chase's next appointment was Medin 1. in the Western Reserve. While traveling this circuit he had as his colleague, Kduard fhompson, who afterward became Bishoj the Methodist Church. His next work was on the Norwalk circuit, which at that time extended as far west as the village of Toledo, Ohio, and during' his pastorate there, he established the first Methodist Episcopal Church in what is now the city of Toledo. In his travels lie was obliged to cross what was then known as the Great Black Swamp. Mr. Chase and his ever faithful wife made many trips together through those dangerous and malarial regions and while there he contracted what was at that time commonly known as "preacher's sore throat," and he was obliged to withdraw from the active work. With the hope of being henefittecl by a pure country atmosphere, he located on a farm in 1'orter Township, Delaware Count)'. Ohio. He was during this time transferred to the Central Ohio Conference and was called to fill a vacancy at William Street Church of Delaware, the pastor. Rev. Mr. Sawyer, having died. Mr. Chase filled his pulpit until the next conference. While on his farm Air. Chase still felt a lively interest in all public affairs and filled numerous positions of responsibility in the county as well as in the church, lie also manifested a marked interest in the politics of his county and State. He originalK belonged to the old Whig party, but allied himself with the Republican party at its organization, from his Puritan training be bad earl)- learned to view all questions in their moral aspect ami so from the beginning of his career he was the friend of the slave and during the anti-bellum days his home became a prominent station on the Underground Railway, and many timid and frightened fugitives were directed from there to the next station north and their larders were filled with supplies for the next night's journey.

'fhe home of Rev. and Mrs. Chase during the time they resided on the farm was also the hostelry for Methodism in. all that pai't of the county. Their doors were always open to the ministers, who would often travel many hours overtime to reach this pleasant and hospitable home.

Rhode Island. She was born in Poughkeepsie, \ew York, and later removed to Wilkesbarre, I 'a., where her brothers had purchased many hundred acres of land in Luzerne County and owned and opened the first anthracite coal mines in the Wyoming Valley. Mrs. Chase was related by marriage to David Livingstone, the celebrated African exnlorer. and was also -\ cousin by birth to General and Bishop Rosecrans. Mrs. Chase was a woman of beaut)' and charm and her married life was one of happiness, unbroken, until her death which occurred on December 2, 1882, and the memory of her virtues and charities have never been forgotten.

To Rev. and Mrs. Chase were born six children, one son and rive daughters. The eldest daughter, Elizabeth Jane, married Doctor Philander F. Beverly, who was a prominent physician in Columbus. Ohio, and during the Civil War be was appointed assistant surgeon of the Thirtieth Regiment of Ohio Volunteer Infantry. His wife was a devout and efficient worker in the Woman's Home Missionary Society of her church and was greatly beloved by all who knew her. Mrs. Beverly died in September. [895, and her husband survived her but one year, be having died in December. 1896.

'fhe son, William B. Christie (who was named lor his father's first colleague in the ministry), married Elizabeth Marshall and resides in Marion, Ohio.

'fhe fourth daughter. Mildred Madora. graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University and became a successful teacher in the West, having taught in the University <>f Arizona.

The fifth daughter, Viola Adelthia, married Rev. Job,, Collins Jacks,,,,. I). D., Ph. D., whe is a prominent minister of the Gospel in the Ohio Conference of the Methodist Episco ( burcli. He has filled the most prominent pul- pits in the conference, and was called to the leading Methodisl Church at Appleton, Wisconsin, also to Jerse) City and Paterson, New Jersey, lie returned to Ohio ami became on? of the founders of the Anti-Saloon League of ( mio and was later elected editor of the American Issue, the leading organ of the \nti-Saloon League of Ohio, lie is now the National Editor of the American Issue of the Anti-Saloon League of America, with headquarters at Chicago. Illinois. Dr. Jackson has heen one ol the most faithful and courageous workers in that organization.

Rev. Ira Chase has long since gone to his final reward, he having died on the fifteenth day of September, A. I).. 1S87. Prof. William ( i. Williams of the Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware (in his life sketch of Rev. Chase. in the Western Christian Advocate) says: "Rev. Ira Chase was a man of rare virtues, patient under all circumstances, never being known to murmur or repine, lie was a quiet yet firm Christian, and as his own religious life ripened and deepened, he felt an increasing solicitude for those around him. His life was good and his death was triumphant."

YMAN JEROME CRUMB, a prosperous farmer of Delaware Township, was horn in Orange Township, Delaware County, Ohio, February 15, 1857. son of James H. and Elizabeth Martha ( Faulkner ) Crumb.

The lather of Mr. Crumb was horn in Madison County. New York, and was [6 yi ai oi age when he accompanied his father. Stephen Crumb, to Delaware County. In his boyhood he drove two horses along the towpath on the canal and later adopted farming for his life work. When _> 1 wars old lie married and then bought a farm of So acres in Orange Township, from which he cleared the heavy timber, all the work being accomplished by his own hands. He subsequently be< the owner of 1 s, , acres, and as his means grew more ample, he invested in farm machinery. Me was a man of more progressive ideas than many of his neighbors, and was proportionally successful. |n early life he was a \\ big, hut later became a Republican, lie married Martha Faulkner, and seven of their 10 children grew up to maturity, namely: Mary X.. who died at the age of [9 years; Eunice AI.. who married Gordon S. kumiss and. with her husband, is now deceased; Lyman Jerome, whose name begins this article; Harvey ].. who resides in Lebanon. Missouri ; William B , who resides on the home farm in Orange Township; Hiland F., who is a resident of Auburn. Xew York; and Julia E., who married James Harris and resides at Monett. Missouri. James H. Crumb was horn October _>;. [823, ami died January 15. [890, in his 67th year. His wife, who was born April 1. [826, survived him until January. 1900. They were faithful and consistent members of the I nited Brethren Church, quiet, unassuming, virtuous people, whose presence was a benefit to the community in which they resided.

Lyman J. Crumb, the direct subject of this sketch, remained on the home farm until he was 25 years old. acquiring a good common school education and an agricultural training that has proved of great advantage to him since. He was subsequently engaged in a saw-mill and tile manufacturing business for three vears, in partnership with Frank Johnson, under the firm name of Crumb & Johnson. In 1885 Mr. I rumb withdrew and came to Delaware, where he carried on a dairy business for six years, during which time he had a paying milk route, selling to private families. He had clean ami sanitary quarters at No. 55 West William Street. In 1891 he bought 50 acres .if his present farm, subsequently acquiring the remainder - 65 acres, making 115 in all. He cultivates about 75 acres and devotes the rest to pasturage, also retaining his interest in the old homestead consisting of 32 acres. He keep- 30 or more head of cattle, and from six to eight head of horses, raising a number each year. His buildings, including a [20-ton silo, are substantial and appropriate, their capacit) !n-iii- ample for the needs of the farm. From [895 to M)i 17 he supplied Moimeit I [all v\ ah milk, since which time he has sold to the

Mr. Crumb married Ella May Besse. who is a daughter of the late Dr. Henry Besse, of Delaware, and a graduate of the Ohio W'es- Ieyan University, at Delaware, Class of '76. Thev are the parents of three children - Stanley. Dale and Pearl. The family are members of the Presbyterian Church. In politics Mr. Crumb is a Democrat.

Mi'. Wherry is of German-Irish extraction. In [856 Samuel Wherry brought his family from Pennsylvania to Ohio and settled on a farm - f 60 acres which he purchased in Genoa Township, Delaware County, which he cultivated for two years and also followed the blacksmith trade. In 1858 he went to Missouri and there worked at his trade until the time of hi- death which took place in middle life. Of his 11 children four reached maturity, namel} ; Samuel. John, Alary Jane and Elizabeth, the two latter being since deceased. Samuel Wherry was a Republican in his political views.

John Wherry accompanied his father to Missouri in 1858, hut in June, [860, lie returned I the old homestead in Genoa Township and in the following vear ne xvas married. Shortly afterward Air. and Airs. Wherry settled on the Steele homestead and to the old farm 1- added until his land aggregates

122 acre-, and here lie has carried on a general line I agriculture for many years. In [864 Mr. Wherry enlisted for service in the . ntering ( 'ompany H, < >ne I [undred.and Seventy-fourth Ohio Volunteer Inrv, with which he remained connected until the close of the Rebellion and the return of peace, his discharge bearing the date of June 28, 1865. He saw hard service, participating in the battles of Nashville and Murfreesboro, Tennessee; Athens. Alabama; the evacuation of Decatur; the siege of Murfreesboro; Overalls Creek: battle of the Cedars, and the battle at Wise Fork, North Carolina. His record shows that at all times he was a fearless, effective soldier ever at the post of duty.

On Macrh 20. 1801, Air. Wherry was married to Margaret Ann Steele, who was horn in Carroll County, Ohio, August 2^, [839, and is a daughter of William Stewart and Margaret (McEldary) Steele. William S. Steele was born in Pennsylvania, April 29, [805, went to Carroll County, Ohio, in young manhood and on December 23, 1834, was married to Margaret McEldary. who was horn in Pennsylvania, April 20. 1815. They had 1 1 children, three of whom were born in Delaware County. In 1X41) Air. Steele moved to the latter county and bought a farm of 100 acres in Genoa Township, paying $11 per acre and cleared 50 of the same, later selling 50 of the original purchase and still later buying 60 more acres. He died on the present farm of Mr. and Airs. Wherry, aged 83 years. He was a leading member of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. and Mrs. Wherry's one daughter and three sons were born on the home farm. namely : Eva Adelle, George Grant, William Sherman and Nathaniel. The daughter is deceased. Mr. When'}' is a stanch Republican.

ILLER BROTHERS, undertakers and embalmers. at Delaware, have one of the best equipped establishments, in their line, in this State, and the)- enjoy the confidence of the public to a large degree. The firm of Miller Brothers is made up of O. F. and H. II. Miller, and is located at No. 20 East William Street.

ti 11 County, where lie attended the public and later the Ohio Normal University at Ada. lie is a member of the Masons, the i ellows and the Knights of Pythias. He attends to the main business of the firm. He is a graduate of the Champion College of Embalming and was licensed by the Ohio State Board ot Embalming. In addition to his services, two other graduate embalmers are ein- 1 1. !-'. Miller is a member of the William Street Methodist Church.

H. H. Miller, the second member of the firm, is an evangelist and has been in the field for the past five years and will soon receive his theological degree from the Ohio Wesleyan University.

The Miller Brothers established themselves first at Chesterville, Morrow County, where they remained for some years. They then removed to Ashley, Delaware County, remaining there for three years and then coming to Delaware. As funeral directors they are widely known and during the past year their services were engaged 139 times, an unusual record for any - me firm.

LLIAM W. McKENZIE, president of the McKenzie Lumber Company, at Delaware, has been a resident of this city since 1897. He was born in Scotland in 1870. and was 14 years of age when he came to America. Mr. McKenzie completed his education at Tiffin, Ohio, and was then engaged for about 10 years in getting out timber for the manufacture of section rods, being located at Bloomville during this time. Later he went to West Mansfield, where he carried on a lumber business for four years, and then came to Delaware, where the lumber firm of McKenzie & Thompson was established. Subsequently, Mr. McKenzie bought Mr. Thompson's intermi established the McKenzie Lumber . of which he 1- president. The company does business on Easl Winter Street, and they operate a planing and a saw-mill together with a rod factor), doing both a retail and wholesale business. Mr. McKenzie is also president of the Chaseland Building Company and is a large owner of valuable real estate in this section.

In June, 1900, Mr. McKenzie was married to Rachel B. Colber, and they have three children - Marguerite, Frances Marie ami Mary Olive. The family belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. McKenzie's fraternal connections include membership in the Odd Fellows and the Masons. In the latter organization he belongs to the Blue Lodge, Chapter and Council, at Delaware, the Commandery at .Marion, and the Shrine at Columbus.

the best-known residents of Oxford Township, extensively engaged in general farming and stock-raising, making specialties of French draft horses, Shorthorn cattle and American Merino and Delaine sheep, has been a life-long resident here, having been born on his present farm February 24. 1848. He is a son of Robert Jones and Almira (Foust) McGonigle, and a grandson of Joseph McGonigle.

Joseph McGonigle came to America from Ireland when a young man and located in Virginia. He served through the War of 1812, and subsequently while in the Indian War, passed through the part of Ohio which was later to become his home. Upon settling in Ohio he first located in Ros> County, but a few years later, in 1825. he came to Oxford Township, in Delaware Count}-, where he purchased 200 acres of unimproved land. He first built a log house of the pioneer type, and set about clearing the place. Some years later he erected a more substantial house and lived in it the remainder of his days. He was a man of fair education for those days and for a time taught school. While a resident of Virginia, he was joined in marriage with Elizabeth Jones, who was born in that State and came of one of the first families of Virginia.

his parents came to Ohio. Here he grew to maturity, living with his people until alter his marriage when he built a house on the same farm where his son Rodney D. now lives. He followed farming throughout his entire life, dying on the home place, April 8, 1892. His wife, Almira Foust, was born in Oxford Township, December 28, 1819. and they were parents of the following children: Chauncey H, deceased, lived in this township; Mary died in young womanhood; Elizabeth died aged about six years; Sidney died aged three years ; Rodney I).; and Joseph A., living in Olympia, Washington. Robert J. McGonigle was a justice of the peace for some years.

Rodney D. McGonigle was reared on the home place and received his educational training in the public schools. He has followed agricultural pursuits entirely and has made a specialty of stockraising. In 1904 he began growing American Merino sheep, purchasing from some of the best-known breeders in the United States. He has met with success and is establishing quite a reputation, having taken prizes at the State fairs in Ohio. Virginia, Illinois, Michigan and Xew York. He has made many sales at big prices and has shipped to Texas, Xew Mexico and Idaho, as well as to States nearer home, lie is a stockholder and director in the Farmers Savings Hank at Ashley. Mr. McGonigle is one of the foremost men of the township, enterprising and public-spirited, and is held in highest esteem by his fellow citizens.

September 4. 1870, be was joined in marriage with Miss Ella ( i. (.'line, who was born in Marlborough Township. Delaware County, and is a daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Downing) ('line, pioneers of that vicinity. Seven children were born to them: Maude, born December 24. 1871, is the wife of Charles II. I 'ill and has two children. Walter and Rodney; Murray IS., a physician, bom September 12, 1X73, married I'ersis Scheble and has two children. Ruth ami Mary; Mary, born August 22, 0S75, married Orrie Jeffrey and they have two children, Lorain and Ellen; Myra. born April 11. 1N7N. married Dallas

Mart, born December 2^, 1880; Tod (Mine, born June 16, 1882; and Walden, born June 3, 1SS4, died October 11. 1XS4. Mr. Mc- Gonigle is a Democrat in politics and has served six years as township trustee. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He belongs to the Masonic Lodge at Ashley, and to the Patrons of Husbandry.

LIHU CLARK, retired farmer and veteran of the Civil War. is a wellknown resident of Ashley, Ohio. He was born in the northwestern part of Oxford Township. Delaware County. August 9. 1837, and is a son of Isaac and Clarissa (Gale) Clark.

Isaac Clark, father of Elihu, was born in Xew York State and at an early date came' west to Ohio, locating in Oxford Township, Delaware County, on what was known as the Henry Foust farm, and near there he owned a tract of 50 acres on which he resided some years, then moved to the farm of 50 acres on which his son was born. Here he resided until his death. I lis union with Clarissa Dale resulted in the birth of twelve children, of whom three survive, namely: Elihu; John, who is engaged in agricultural pursuits in Berlin Township: and Mary Jane, who is the wife of Edward Morgan, now living in Kansas.

Elihu Clark was reared on the home place and received his educational training in the common schools of that neighborhood. Ikhelped to clear the home property, a part of which was heavily timbered, and followed farming until he entered the army. He enlisted August 13, 1862, in Company D. One Hundred and Twentv-first Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and after a service of 10 months re-enlisted in Company F, of the One Hundred and Twenty-second Regiment. Ohio Volunteer Infantry, lie continued in active service until the close 0!" the Civil War. and participated in many important engagements, among them Cedar Creek. Petersburg and Sailor's Run. He was in the Army of the Potomac, and in the summer of [864 was with

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General Sheridan's forces in the Shenandoah Valley, and was with General Grant's through the Virginia campaign. He participated in the Grand Review at Washington, I). C, and was then mustered out and discharged in July, 1865.

Alter returning home he remained until the following spring, after which he followed general farming on the second purchase of his father and with much success. In [882 he erected a handsome brick residence in which he lived until 1899. when he sold his property and unwed to Ashley, buying a small home there, lie is now living in retirement in the enjoyment oi a well earned rest after years of acth ity.

October 10. [863, Mr. Clark was united in marriage with Miss Margaret Felky, a native of Delaware County, Ohio, and they became the parents of three children, as follows : Eva, deceased, who married Byron Porterfield, left two children. Vita and Fay; Josephine, who married William Morehouse of Columbus, has two children. Pearl and Verner; and Chesley, who lives in Ashley, married Bertie Vining and has two children. Merle and Lloyd. In 1885 Mr. Clark was deprived of the companionship of his beloved wife and helpmeet by death. Politically, he is a Republican, lie is a member of J. E. Coomer Post, No. 281, G. A. R.. at Aslilev.

LMER A. WIGTON. There are fewresidents of Delaware County, in all probability, who have passed through so many thrilling experiences and survived more dangers or encoun- I more adventures than Elmer A. Wigton, who spent many years on the frontier, on the outskirts of civilization, but who now is an esteemed citizen of Liberty Township. Mr. Wigton was born in Brown Township, Delaware County. Ohio. June 22. 1839, and is 1 -on of Sylvester and Elmina (Bern 1 Wig- I came to Delaware County in 1819. He settled on a farm in Kingston Township, near the Blue Church, where he lived until 1852, when he moved to Berkshire. Four years later he settled on a farm between Berkshire and Sunbur}', a property that is occupied by his grandson, Charles Wigton, and his mother. Thomas Wigton died in 1877 when almost 100 years old. His children were respectively as follows: David, Sylvester, Abiram, Jacob. James, Frazier, William. Mrs. Samuel Hall. Mrs. Orlin Root. Mrs. Joel Root. Mrs. Benjamin Lee. Mary Jane and Mrs. Peter Colum, all of whom are now deceased.

The maternal grandparents of Mr. Wigton were William and Electa Perry. After the death of William Perry his widow married Benjamin McMaster. The Perry children were: William A., Elmina Rachel, Philemon F. ; and the McMasters children were: Robert ( iordon. Horace P. and William A. ; and the children of the McMaster-Perry marriage were: George, Esther, Hiram and Elosia.

The father of Mr. Wigton was born in Pennsylvania, in 1812. and was seven years of age when he accompanied his parents to Delaware County. Fie died in Brown Township, in March, 1873, age(l sixty-one years. In 1837 he married Elmina Rachel Perry, who was born in Liberty Township, Delaware County. Ohio, October 11, 1819. Alter the death of Sylvester Wigton, she married Dr. Besse, of Delaware. The parents of Mr. Wigton settled in Brown Township, one and onehalf miles west of Eden, when the country was yet all covered with forest. They had two children: William Perry and Elmer A. The former was born June 14. [838. In [862, just before entering the army, he married Esther E. Holt. He was a member of the Ninetysixth Regiment. Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was killed at Arkansas Post, in February, 1 803.

Elmer A. Wigton always had a strong instinct of direction and a faculty for woods travel. When a mere child of only four or five years of age, he would go far out into the dense woods alone and ramble about in every direction, amusing himself by throwing sticks at wild turkeys, and when he thought he had them driven far enough away, he would strike out in the right direction for the little cabin which was his home at that time. This latter feat he would perform as accurately as a pig would have done if it had been carried away in a sack and then turned loose.

About 1844 or '45 Brown Township was almost an unbroken wilderness, with the exception of the small patches that had been cleared around the cabins of the few hardy pioneers that came in from the East to establish new homes for themselves. Many times these settlers would become uneasy about their children when they had not seen or heard them for an hour or two, fearing they were lost in the woods. In those days there was more of .harmony and friendly feeling existing between neighbors than now. They would take their families and pay their neighbors a visit and have a good time and a good dinner. On such occasions a strong cup of coffee, with cream and maple sugar, hot biscuit with flutter and maple syrup or honey, chicken and dumplings. fried ham, boiled eggs, mashed potatoes, boiled parsnips, pumpkin pie and cakes sweetened with maple sugar - all the cooking done on the fireplace - would have been considered a good dinner, and would not be very bad to take m nv.

At one time a family, the children of which ranged in age from eight to twelve years, came to the cabin of Sylvester Wigton, the father of the subject of this sketch, where they were cordially received. Neighbor settler and Mr.. Wigton were busily engaged in talking, when all of a sudden neighbor said, "Where are the children? I haven't heard them for some time: I am afraid they are lost." Mr. Wigton looked up in his good natured manner, and said, "They are not lost, for little Elmer followed them, and he will keep with them. When he gets hungry and tired, he will say, '1 am going In. mi-.' They will all be hungry about that time, and that little pig will start out on a bee-line fur home." Neighbor said, apparently with -Mine surprise. "Suppose they have rambled around in the woods until they do not know where they are, and he starts nut in the wrong direction?" Mr. Wigton said with a smile, "He was never known to go the wrong way ; I have had him in test f> ir over a year. He has followed me many times into the woods, so thick with spice brush that a person could not see out one rod from where he started, and I would then ask him, 'Which way is home?' He would raise his little hand and point the right direction every time."

lost, or t<> hunt for the moss which is always more plentiful on the north side of the standing tree in order to keep his course, although he traveled many dark, cloudy nights through the woods, and showed many lost persons to their homes.

Elmer A. Wigton in his boyhood days, went to school winters in the old log school- In mse, and in the summer assisted his father in clearing the land and raising crops. Tins life continued until March 6, i860, when he left the parental roof and started for the We-r. going by rail to Cincinnati, where he took a steamer down the Ohio River. Then he took the steamboat "White Cloud" and went up the Missouri for Leavenworth, Kansas. It was the month of March, when the Missouri River is lower than at any other time of year. It w as then so low that in many places the boat had to lie moved by use of the spar and capstan. Many times passengers were landed and walked up the river a mile or more until deep water was reached, when the boat would make a landing and take them aboard. On March 26th he arrived at Leavenworth, having been twenty days on his journey. He remained in the city the first night; in the morning taking his grip-sack, he started out on the Lawrence and Leavenworth road, continuing on that road until he came to the stream. Little Stranger. Here there was a hotel which was a stage station on the route between Leavenworth and Lawrence. Here he took dinner and in the afternoon, abandoning the road, he went across the prairie in a southwesterly direction, and at night put up at John Wright's on the south bank <>i the Big Stranger, where lie remained a week, daily walking about the adjoining country, and down into the Delaware Reservation which was near by. The Indians were more of a curiosity to him at that time than they were later. Since then Mr. Wigton has passed weeks at a time without seeing- any other class of people.

On the 1 6th of April he started on another tramp, going in a westerly direction. After traveling fourteen miles, he pulled into the little town of Osackee. The next day he took the stage for Le Compton, which was the first proposed capital of Kansas. He remained in this town and vicinity during the greater part of the summer of i860, and in August left for the southern part of Kansas and northern part of Indian Territory. In October, i860, while stopping at Le Roy, on the Neosha River in southern Kansas, he first met Capt. E. H. Mosley, the great trader and trapper oi the Southwest, lie was a hardy frontiersman, about fifty-four years of age, with long brown hair, and flowing whiskers mixed with gray. He wore a drab coat and badger-skin cap, to which raccoon skin was hanging in the rear. While on the plains he always had a revolver and a long knife hanging to his belt, and would entertain newcomers from the east with his thrilling adventures and hair-breath escapes from the Indians. This humorous old pioneer took quite a fancy to young Wigton, giving him a new name, which clung to him for years - Wild Buck, ddie Captain insisted on Buck accompanying him to the extreme frontier, which he consented to do. Soon after this an old Indian trader had returned to his trading post, which at that time was situated on the southwest bank of the Arkansas River, about one mile west of where Wichita now stands. At that time the region was the home of the wolf and the huffalo. The old Captain and a man named Moxley on the west hank of the Little Arkansas River, at the crossing of the old California trail of '49, which place is now within the limits of North Wichita, had the only houses west of EI Dorado, which is situated on the Big Walnut, twenty-five miles east of Wichita.

At the time young Wigton arrived at the trading post, Captain .Mosley had several men in his employ putting up hay, there being numerous stacks which had been mowed on the surrounding- prairie. A few days later an old Frenchman accompanied by an Indian came into the post, and requested Captain Moslej to take some merchandise and go with them to their camp, as they had many buffalo robes and other articles of traffic to dispose of. After loading some prairie schooners. Captain Mosley said, "Now, Buck, come and go with me. and we will see Indians in their purity. We will he off in the morning, as the wagons will be loaded tonight, and then we will have nothing to do but to yoke up the oxen - there were six yoke to a wagon - and start." In the morning when all was ready to start. Captain Mosley said to the little Frenchman, Lob, 1 by name. "I will expect you to guide me to your cam]), as you have not vet told me where it is located." At this request, Lobo told the Indian in his native tongue to act as guide. The Indian adjusted his blanket and started on about twenty paces in advance of the rest of the party. The whole outfit was soon moving, and Buck was standing with his rifle on his shoulder ready to start out on his first trip to an Indian camp. Captain Mosley gave a feworders to the men who were to remain at the post, and shouldered his favorite old rifle, "Sweet Lips," as he called it, said "We will go." Captain Mosley and Buck walked slowly and steadily on their way, about a quarter of a mile in the rear of the outfit. They did not come up with it until it had reached a little stream called the Cow Skin, about eight miles fn mi the post. Here they had unyoked the oxen and struck camp to remain for the night. By this time there were many clouds in sight giving prospects of rain. By the time the cook had dinner ready, the clouds had become dense, and Captain Mosley said. "1 wish it would rain, for it has not rained for so long that I have almost forgotten what it looks like." This was in the fall of i860, the driest year ever known in that part of the country. Night passed but without rain, though it was still dark and cloudy. They broke camp at an early hour, and lie lore they had traveled one mile drops of rain began to fall and soon it was raining quite hard and the prairie was becoming quite muddy. Captain Mosley, Buck, I.obo, the extra man and the cook, sought shelter in the wagons, while the ox-drivers and the Indian walked on in the rain.

While the Captain and Lobo were busy talking. Buck was seated in front on a package of goods looking out into the rain. After a short time. Captain Mosley came to the front of the wagon and seated himself on some goods. His face wore an uneasy expression. He said, "Well, Buck, how are you making it sitting here in silence this rainy day?" "Captain," was the answer. "1 do not think I will ever learn to travel on the plains, although when I was four or five years old 1 was considered equal to a pig in traveling in the woods. Now here 1 am with an Indian guide at our head - and 1 have heard that they were the best guides in the world and can always strike their point under any circumstances - and I have been sitting here all the morning looking out in front, with my eye on the guide, and my mind wholly on the run of our travel, anil it does seem to me that we have been steadily swinging to the left, and are nowheaded to the north of the place we came from this morning. 1 have never felt so completely lost in my life." The Captain said, "Buck, you are right; that damned Indian has turned us around, and I am going to get out and do some guiding myself." The Frenchman said, "That [ndi-on is one good gui-eed. lie was raised on the pvai-ree, and he does know where he does go." "I do not care what he knows. I ain going to get out and guide this outfit." By the time he had alighted from the wagon, the Indian had stopped and was looking at the ground. When Mosley came up to him he was standing as still as a mile-post, and ng at the tracks the) had made an hour or two before. The Captain turned the outfit around to a southerly direction and headed toward the Ninnesqua, and the Indian crawled into a wagon and covered his head with a blanket. When they hail gone about a mile, it stopped raining and the sun came out. Mosley threw his blue blanket on the ground, motioning to the teamsters to pick it tip and continued on. As Buck was tired of riding, he jumped out of the wagon and started on at a rapid pace to overtake Mosley. By the time he caught up with him they were at the banks of the Ninnesqua, and Mosley was looking for a place to stop for the night. After locating the camp, they were busily engaged in gathering wood. The sun was still shining, but low. They had a tire burning when the wagons came up. Coffee was soon made and the cook was occupied in making bread. Each man had his piece of buffalo meat cooking in a manner to suit himself. This was the second day out from the post, and they were only twenty-five miles away. When they had finished supper the sun had set. it was growing dark, the wind had shifted to the northwest arid the air was getting quite cold. The stars were shining and everything was wet with dew, and the silence of the night was soon broken by the keen sharp yelling of the coyotes and the low mournful howl of the big gray wolves. In the morning there was a heavy white frost on the vegetation, apparently the first frost of the season.

After supper the Indian bad crawled out of the wagon and walking to the camp said, "1 know where I am now, our camp is about live miles (holding up the fingers of one hand to indicate the number) from the place. Mr. Indian now acted as guide. As we reached the summit of the elevated prairie, we could see vast herds of horses grazing on the descending prairie, and farther on could be seen small clumps <>f trees, which were at the head of a small stream called Shumacusse. This was the lout; looked-for cam]), and the first Indian Indian camp Buck was ever in. In this camp could lie seen Indians from the smallest pappoose in a parted raw-bide baby-cage sus pended from the limb of a tree up to the big laz) buck sunning himself 1 n the south side of a hill. Buck made himself useful in assisting the Captain in measuring out merchandise. Maii\ times during tin- day the Captain and he were invited into the lodges of the chief- and of the noble bloods for a feast, which invitation could not he refused without insulting the Indian. The cook, the extra man and the teamsters were invited into the lodge of Lobo and the other lodges of low rank. Lobo was living with an inferior looking old squaw, and though lie had lived many years with the Indians, he seemed to he of low rank in the vil- By evening the cargo was very much reduced. When the cargo from a wagon was removed, the cover and bows were laid aside and the bed of the wagon was filled with buffalo robes, piled up until the top of the load projected over the sides and from there up would he ten feet wide and seven feet high, there being many hundred robes in the pile. Trading had about ceased when night came i in. Bon-fires were being kindled. Small brush was gathered and saturated with buffalo tallow, and these when set on fire produced a brilliant light. As the fire began to burn, one could see the numerous warriors taking from their belts a small sack containing red, yellow and black paint, and a small looking-glass inserted in a board handle like a hair brush. In the morning the wagons were started back with the cargo. Mosely and Buck remaining in the camp. They were gone about four days, and by the time the}- returned, the entire stock of merchandise was sold out. The return cargo consisted of buffalo tallow and robes, dressed buckskin and robes. Mosley was to guide the outfit hack. He stayed in just about foot behind Buck, and every once in a while would ask, "Where are we going now ?" Buck would reply. "I think you are about right," and then conversation would be resumed.