Troy Township (part 7 of 12)

After they had been hack at the post a few ;, an outfit was rigged up for a wolf hunt. Flour, coffee, sugar, dried fruit, beans, for the men. and a large stock of strychnine for ammunition for the wolves. The party consisted of \-hby. Engal, Condit, Hayden. Moffit ami Wigton. When the party was ready, Moslej "If you are attacked, \-hley. you are Captain or this outfit, and 1 will expect every man to he under your command. Buck, you are the guide of this party, and Ashley. 1 want you to understand that he is the guide of the part\, I tuck, you go smith to the Cimron (Cimarron), and if you cannot find plenty of wolves there, go up the Cimron until you do find them."

It took six days to reach the Cimarron, and then there were no buffalo or wolves. They started slowly up the stream until they reached the salt plain country. There they found plenty of wolves and made a grand hunt. The party got over a thousand wolf skins. Each man got one-half of what he made, the Captain furnishing all supplies, except fire arms and blanket. Baits poisoned with strychnine were set about dusk at evening for the wolves. One day on reaching camp, it was discovered that the Indians had been there, cut the tents and cut up the wagon and pitched it into the stream. They had taken all the provisions, so the party started back to the trading post. The third day they were going a little north of east, and when they reached a certain point a dissension arose as to the direction they should take. The party broke up. different one- going in the direction they thought right, only Moftit. the youngest man in the party remaining with Buck, the official guide. They reached .Mosley on the fourth day, having had nothing to eat since the morning of the day they started hack, except a few black walnuts which they had found on the evening of the third day. When Mosley saw them, he said, "What the devil are you doing there?'" "We have been robbed by the Indians." "Have they killed the men?" "No, the men left me at the Minnesqua." "Well, that's a devil of a note: which way did they go?" He was told the direction taken by the different men. It was several day- before the balance of the party staggered into camp one and two at j time, and most of them with badly frozen limbs. In the interval Mr. Wigton spent two days with an old hunter. James Dewit.

Early in 1861, a party came down off the Cimarron River, to the trading post, reporting that two of their party, Shaw and Green, had been killed by the Indian-. Mr. Wigton with Mr. Ashby and Mr. Ingle, went in search and found Shaw's body, which had been scalped, but Green's body was never recovered. In a few days, Air. Wigton and bis companions returned to the post and shortly afterward Captain Mosley went back to bis residence on Fall River, twenty-five miles east of Eureka, Butler County. Kansas. Mr. Wig ton there raised some recruits to pursue the Indians, who had a council and camp at the mouth of Fall River. It was this camp that Air. Wigton and Mr. Ingle raided, carrying oft" the Indian horses to Leroy, where they remained a few days, when Captain Mosley came with his ox-train of hides, to ship to St. Louis from Leavenworth. When the trader reached St. Louis they found that city in an uproar, and Captain Mosley could not sell his cargo and left Air. Wigton in charge, while he went to Peoria, Illinois. Subsequently, Mr. Wigton placed the cargo of hides on a boat and shipped the same to Peoria, where Mr. Mosley traded the most of them for corn, which he shipped to Kansas.

Air. Wigton then left Captain Mosley and went to Michigan. He also visited Chicago, and then returned to Leavenworth, going thence to Denver, from which city be went back to Leavenworth with a four-mule team, in preparation for entering the Government transportation service. He remained at different points in Kansas and Nebraska until June, [862, when be started south with the first and second Indian regiments to Fort Scott, where he was employed in handlingtransportation. He was a member of the noted Colonel Coffey expedition and in December, [862, participated in the fight at Perry Grove, later at White River, and at Springfield, Missouri, in March', [863, after which he returned to Fort Scott. In the fall of this year be went to Fort Smith to pass the winter.

Up to January, [865, when Mr. Wigton reached Leavenworth again, his life was one round of dangerous adventure and on several occasions be was the only member of bis party who entirely escaped injury. He remained in the service of the Government until October, (865, when be was honorably discharged, having spent the previous summer putting up bay on the plains.

He remained at Fort Scott, engaged in a traffic business for a time and then went down into the Indian Nation, with Chester Turtle, of Topeka. He remained variously engaged on the frontier of Kansas, until 1875, and then went into Western Texas, and in the sprim. of [879, from there to Las Vegas, New Alexico. A few days later he went to Fort Union, in the Government employ, under Captain Hooker, as chief packer on the Apache expedition and remained out in the transportation service until September, a number of the men and horses of the troop being killed in the meanwhile. He remained at Las Vegas also as interpreter for Obirn & Hosick, of Chicago, dealers in hides. In 1882, he made a prospecting trip west of Las Vegas for coal and worked a coal bank that would have been profitable if transportation facilities had been near. Mr. Wigton then built a small mill near Mineral Hill and he also often served, as .1 guide to tourists in the mountains, who v Yited the Mineral Hill Resort, which is 10.000 feet above sea level.

The time came, however, when Air. Wigton felt a longing for the scenes of his early life and he came back home in February, 1896. He is a member of Lodge No 421. Odd Fellows, at Ashley. Ohio. In politics, he is a Democrat. He is engaged in the milling business at the old Beaver Mill, which he owns. He speaks Spanish, keeping himself in practice by reading aloud to himself Spanish papers. He also speaks four Indian tongues.

K. WYLIE, proprietor of a flourishing hoop and stave manufactory at Delaware, is a son of Abraham P. and *^a<ffll Sarah E. (McConnell ) Wylie. and a grandson, on the paternal side, of Robert and Elizabeth (Patterson) Wylie. The grandparents were early settlers in Logan County, Ohio, Robert Wylie being an industrious and successful farmer. They professed the faith of the old Scotch Covenanters and were earnest Christian people.

and father of the subject of this article, was born in Richland Township, Logan County, ( )hio, and is now living ( iox>8) at the age of 67 war-. lie has followed the trade of lum- I erman all his life. During the Civil War he served in the One Hundred and Thirtysecond Ohio Volunteer Infantry. After its close he became proprietor of a portable sawmill. About 1883 he located at Bell Center, where he was engaged in the milling business until the spring of 1904. lie is now a resident of Lawrence County. Tennessee, and is still actively engaged in business pursuits. His wife Sarah, who was a native of Pennsylvania, died about five years ago at the age of 63. She bore her husband two children - J. K., born January 2. 1869. who is the subject of the present notice: and Margaret P.. who is now the widow of J. C. Todd, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. Mr. Wylie's parents, like his grandparents, were members of the Covenanter-' Church.

J. K. Wylie was educated in the district school. When old enough to enter the industrial ranks, he began to learn the milling business with his father, and by application and industry he graduallv acquired a very thorough knowledge of it. In 1904 he started in the business for himself in Wyandotte County, Ohio, where he continued until December. 1906. He then purchased his present plant in Delaware of Reyes & Worlogs, of New York City, and has since taken rank among the prosperous manufacturers of the county. He has doubled the capacity of the plant, manufacturing about thirty thousand hcops and thirty-six thousand staves daily, and shipping his product to all parts of the country. He gives employment to about 30 men on an average, and has worked up such a large and profitable business connection, that he no longer has occasion to advertise. His goods command a steady market, and he never has any difficulty in disposing of all that he can produce. He is one of those who act up to the maxim - '"Push your business and your business will push you." He shows an intelligent interest in local affairs, though without caring to take office.

Mr. Wylie married Mary P.. daughter of William and Sarah Stough, of Bellefontaine, Logan County. Ohio, and has two children - William A. and Dwight < 1. The family are members of the United Presbyterian Church at Belle Centre.

ON. EMMETT MELVILLE WICKHAM, Common Pleas judge for the First Sub-division of the Sixth Judicial District, embracing Delaware. Knox and Licking Counties, was born in Genoa Township, Delaware County. Ohio, October 29. 1859, son of Kitridge Havens and Marinda Rose (Sebring) Wickham.

He is a descendant, in the eighth generation, of Thomas Wickham. born in England in 1624, who settled in Weathersfield. Connecticut, in 1648. becoming a freeman 10 years later. He followed the occupation of merchant and was a man of some prominence. His death is believed to have occurred about the year 1690. His wife, whose given name was Sarah, died in January, 1700.

Joseph Wickham. son of Thomas, through whom the present line descends, was born in Weathersfield. Connecticut, in 1662. He was a tanner and land owner and quite wealthy for his day. He married Sarah Satterlee, of Southampton. Long Island, in which locality he settled about the time of the marriage. He was at Southampton as early as 1698. and at that time had one child - Joseph. Later he removed to Southold, where he received land in return for setting up a tannery, which he agreed to run for seven years. He was one of a company organized to repel a threatened invasion of Dutch settlers from New York, which, however, did not take place. At the time of his death he owned Robin's Island, comprising 400 acres. He died in 1734. His wife died previous to 1725. They had five sons and one daughter, of whom the youngest son, Jonathan, comes next in the present line of descent. Joseph bequeathed his lands to his eldest son. Joseph. Jr.. and also stated in his will. "I bequeath to my daughter. Elizabeth, my mulatto girl until she shall arrive at the age of 30 years, when it is my will that she shall have her freedom." Elizaheth married the son of the Lord of the manor of Gardiner's Island, which lies east of Long Island. He gave to his four youngest sons the rents and profits of certain lands for a certain number nf years, which had been bequeathed to Joseph.

In 1740 the four younger sons M.md and went up the Hudson River. Two 1 if them - William and Samuel - settled in Orange County, New York, near the site of the present city of Middletown. Benjamin and Jonathan settled in the eastern part of Dutchess County. At the time of the Revolutionary War this Jonathan, though living, was

Jonathan Wickham, son of the Jonathan above mentioned, and great-great-grandfather of the subject of this sketch, was horn in Dutchess County, and was a member of the "Associated Exempt" during the Revolutionary War. I le was twice married. His second wife, through whom the present line of descent was continued, was Susan, daughter of Robert Wilkinson. After the Revolutionary War Jonathan and his family left Dutchess Counts and settled at Plattsburg, Xew York, where he followed his trade of miller, conducting the first mill established at that place. Here a gloom was cast over the family by the murder of lu's wife's father, Robert Wilkinson, who had accompanied them to Plattsburg. While returning from Dutchess County, where he had gone to collect money or dispose of property, Mr. Wilkinson was knocked from his horse by desperadoes, robbed and murdered. His body was found in a small stream of water by the roadside. A son of Jonathan Wickham liv his first wife, and also named Jonathan, organized a posse and traced the murderers to Canada, where they were captured. P.eing brought hack to Plattsburg. they were there tried, convicted, and hanged. Jonathan and Susan (Wilkinson) Wickham had nine children - six sons and three daughters - of whom the second son, Ahaz, comes next in the 1 logical line now under consideration. Ahaz Wickham learned the trade of miller under his father. When he was about 20 years old he moved to old Saratoga, now Schuylerville, Xew York. This was about 1802. At Saratoga he married Eunice Welch, and they became the parents of 12 children. six sons and six daughters. In January, 1849, his wife died at Middle Grove, Saratoga County, and he went to Schroon Lake, where he had a son living. Here he remained, residing with his son, until his own death, which took place in January, 1 S 5 < > .

His wife, Eunice, was a daughter of Joseph and Eunice Welch, the former of whom was living at Richmond, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, at the outbreak of the Revolutionary War. He was captured by Indians and remained a prisoner in their hands for a year before making his escape. He took part in the fight at Bunker Hill, being first lieutenant of his company. Subsequently serving in the expedition against Canada, he was there captured by the English and Indians and was taken to Halifax, where he was kept on board a British prison ship for nine months. He was then parolled and sent to Boston, where he resided until 1781. He died at old Saratoga in 1825. his wife passing away two years later.

Asa Wickham, son of Ahaz and grandfather of Hon. Emmett M. Wickham, was horn March 29, 1803. in old Saratoga. When a boy he worked under his father in the mill. hut on reaching the age of 12 he was apprenticed to learn the shoemaker's trade, which he subsequently followed more or less all his life. He also acquired the trade of basket-making, and was engaged to some extent in tanning, conducting a small tan-yard in connection with his shoe-making. During his apprenticeship, when he was about 16 or 17, having received a whi]i] ling with a strap, he ran away from his master and returned home, where his mother, a woman of stout frame and Strong character, kept and protected him. At Schroon Lake, in 1823, he met and married Sarah Wiswell. their union being solemnized in December of that year. They had nine children - four sons and five daughters. In May, [834, the family migrated to Ashtahuh

County, Ohio, making the journey from Schenectady to Buffalo by the Erie Canal, and thence to Ashtabula County. Here they resided for two years. Mr. Wickham being engaged in shoemaking. In the spring of [836 they moved again, this tune to Black Lick, Franklin Count}', in which place they were located for 15 years. Then, in the spring of 1851, they made their last migration, coming to Delaware County and settling in Genoa Township. where Asa Wickham died, alter a long, industrious and well spent life, on April 23, 1888. The last 3- years of his life had been spent in Genoa Township, where he was generally esteemed as a good and useful citizen, well endowed with intelligence, industry and perseverance. During his residence in New York State he was connected with the militia. in Essex County, serving in the capacity of drummer.

His wife, Sarah, was a daughter of Moses and Keziah (Woods) Wiswell. Her father. a native of Shoreham, Vermont, removed to Schroon Lake, Essex County. New York. His wife Keziah was a daughter of Joseph and Keziah (Goddard) Woods, who were natives of Massachusetts and later lived in Vermont. Joseph Woods was a minute man in the Revolutionary War and was a resident of Boston at the time of the battle of Lexington. Bunker Hill and Saratoga, in which he participated. He died October 12. 1807, and was buried at Sudbury. Vermont.

Among the children of Asa was Kitridge Havens, who has been mentioned at the beginning of this sketch as the father of it- direct subject. He was born at Crown Point, Essex County, New York, September 16, 1833. Like his father, he became a master of several trades, being a shoemaker, basketmaker, and stone cutter. He took up the last mentioned trade about [875, the two othet trades he had acquired having by thai time

OTie unprofitable. lie crime to Delaware County in the fall of [850. and removed to Delaware City in [892. Like his progenitors in the paternal line for several generations back, he was a Democrat in politics. In [890 he was elected justice of the peace, having

( )n January 9, 1859. he was married to Marinda R. Sebring, who bore him three children, namely: Emmett Melville, whose name begins this article; Myrtie V.. wife of George H. Rickner, of Mansfield; and Asa I... who now resides in Genoa Township. The nn ither of these children, who was a member of the Baptist Church, was born June 9, 1834, and died February 11, 1907. She was a daughter of Josiah and Sarah ( Adams ) Sebring. and a granddaughter of Fulkard Sebring. of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. Josiah Sebring was born in Pennsylvania about 1705. and died in Kosciusko County. Indiana, in the spring of 1870. He was a farmer and settled in Indiana in 1853. He had accompanied his father from Pennsylvania to Franklin County, Ohio, in 1810. Three years later they settled in Genoa Township, where the father bought a large tract of uncleared land.

Sarah Adams Sebring. above mentioned, was born in 1796 and died in 1874. She was a daughter of David Adams, a Revolutionary soldier, who enlisted in 1778. when he was but ibJ 2 years old. After his return from the army he married, at Wilkesbarre, Pennsylvania, Elizabeth, daughter of Rulif and Mary Fischer, of Amsterdam. Holland. In 1814 he brought his family to Harlem Town-hip. Delaware County, and he resided here until his death. His wife Elizabeth died in 1854, when in her 89th year.

Emmett Melville Wickham acquired his elementary education in the township schools, which he attended until he was twenty years of age. In the spring of 1880 he secured 1 teacher's certificate and began to teach in his home district, where he continued for three months. lie continued in the occupation of teaching in Delaware County for 1 _' year-. In the fall of [889 he began the study of law. and he was admitted to the Bar December 3, 1891. by the Supreme Court of Ohio. In the following June he gave up teaching and in September. rgo2, entered the office of Hon. F. M. Marriott, with whom three year- later he formed a partnership under the firm name of Marriott & Wickham. This was continued until December, 1896, when it was dissolved owing to Mr. Wickham having been elected for the term of five years to the Common Pleas bench. In 1901 he was a candidate for re-election, but was defeated by the narrow margin of eight votes. His term on the bench expiring February 8, 1902, in the following July he formed a partnership with Messrs. Marriott and Freshwater under the firm name of Marriott, Freshwater & Wickham. In 1906 he was re-elected Common Pleas Judge, and accordingly, on December 31st the partnership was diss. ihed. Judge Wickham has demonstrated that he possesses in a high degree the judicial temperament, united with a firm grasp of the principles of bis profession, and his demeanor on the bench has been marked by an unfailing courtesy that has made him popular among all the brethren of the Bar. He is a member and officer of Lenape Lodge, No. jo. K. P., anil of Delaware Lodge, No. 76. B. P. O. E., of which he is exalted ruler.

Judge Wickham was first married August 14. 1888, to Joanna, daughter of Jacob and Maria Ekelberry. of Delaware. Of this union there was one son, Joy Carroll, born March 28, [890. He was married for the second time. July 23, 1903, to Anna A., a daughter of Tobias Frederick and Susannah (Wells) Reichert. The children by this marriage are: Frederick Reichert, born September 5, 1904; and Susanna, born November 11, 1906. Mrs. Wickham is a member of Asbury Church. Both she and her husband are highly esteemed and have a wide social acquaintance among the refined and cultivated people, of Delaware County.

MDREW F. M< >SKS. one of Liberty Township's representative citizens, wlio carries on general farming on his valuable farm of -cj1 . acres, was born April [8, r.861, in Delaware nty, Ohio, and is a son of Flavel and Elizabeth M' ises.

The Moses family was established in Delaware County by Salmon and Orpha Moses, the grandparents of Andrew F. They came to this section from Litchfield County, Connecticut, in 1817, and settled on the farm which is now owned by a granddaughter, Mrs. Helen Jewell. At that time all this part of the country was heavily timbered and but few pioneers bail yet dared the dangers and hardships which attended founding homes in such a wilderness. Salmon Moses, however, was a man of sturdy strength and of enterprising character. He built his log cabin in a clearing he made in the great woods and gave assistance to his neighbors as they gradually settled in his vicinity, and later was one of the builders of the first church edifice in this section, which was the first Methodist Episcopal Church at Powell. Salmon A loses and wife had five children, three daughters and two sons, namely : Dorcas, who married Ebenezer Pike; Flora, who was not married; Flavel : and Russell, who died in Liberty Township. He married Alice Gregg. Salmon Moses died in 1869. at the age of 76 years.

Flavel Moses, father of Andrew F. Moses, was three and one-half years old when his parents came from Connecticut to Delaware County and here the whole of his life was passed. He devoted his attention to agricultural pursuits, acquiring considerable property, and at the time of his death he owned 344 acres of valuable land. For nearly 90 years he was a resident of Delaware County, where he died May 27. 1905. in his 93d year, lie gave liberally in support of schools and churches and was a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He married Elizabeth Dunton, who was born April 17. [820, and died February 25, 1901. They had the following children: Orpha, who married Robert Conroy, residing at Powell, has four children; Sarah, who married Albert Standish, who is in the seventh generation from Miles Standish, residing at Columbus, has three children; Mora E, who married L.'V. Humphrey, residing at Lake Arthur. New Mexico, has three children: William, residing on the farm on which his father settled and in the house

Andrew F. Moses was reared on his father's farm and attended the public schools at Pi ..ell. In [882 he was married to Emily E. Scott, who is a daughter of Andrew J. and S irali \. (Goshage) Scott, and they have had five children horn r < > them, as follows: Blanche. Aha M., Helen !-.. Guy S. and Mary A. Blanche married John Penn and they reside south of Stratford and have two children, Florence and Hazel Naomi. Aha M. married Charles A. Coldflesh and they reside at Fairview, They have two children. ( iu\ M. and Irene. Helen E. married Finest 1'.. Vigar. The other members of the family reside at home.

Mr. Moses is a stanch Republican. His busii ess lias been farming" and he has devoted almost all of his time to this line, but for five years he had charge of the rural mail delivery route from Powell, during which time he faithfully performed the duties pertaining t< 1 that office.

The Seese family came of German ancesivhi settled in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, and from there George Seese, the g ther of George Henry Seese. came to Ohi at an early day. settling in the wilderness of Tuscarawas Comity, a long distance from civilization. At that time he was obliged tiles to reach a mill. George Wallick. the maternal grandfather, was also a pioneer in the same county and the families oi Seese and Wallick lived in close proximity. Grandfather Seese reared 1 _' children and ler Wallick reared eight. The former died aged 56 year-, but Grandmother Wallick survived to be 72. David Seese, father of George Henry, was born July 28, [828, and still survives, the only remaining member of his family, lie married Susan Wallick, who died about [893, aged 56 years. Ten children were born to them, namely : Josephine, deceased, was the wife of J. H. Burris; George H. ; Charles F., a prominent educator and man of public affairs now filling a professorship in a Cleveland school, was formerly principal of the Hudson High School and served several terms in the State Legislature from Summit County; S. B. E., residing at Seattle, Washington, is general agent for the Xew York Life & Accident Insurance Company, formerly a resident of Toledo; Tena Melvina. who married William Grennell, a resident of Massilon. Ohio; Sarah Elizabeth, residing at Massilon, married Dudley Koontz; Amanda Jane, unmarried, resides at Massilon; William Grant, who is engaged in educational work, married Orpha Kohr : and the others died in infancy. Both parents of Mr. Seese were well known in the community in which they lived and enjoyed the esteem of those who knew them.

George Henry Seese went to school in Franklin Township, Tuscarawas County, an 1 attended the Hartline district school. He has followed agricultural pursuits ever since, working for six years by the month in his native county, following his marriage. In 1893 he bought his first farm, a tract of land in Liberty Township. Delaware County, on which he incurred an indebtedness of $.2,000. Trior to the purchase of his present fine farm he sold that property at a profit of $1,000. This speaks well for his business capacity as well as his industry and perseverance. He has been blessed with a wife who has greatly assisted him in providently taking care of his earnings and he gives her credit for a large part of his success. The}' began life together with not a dollar of capital and hue proved valuable stuck, and know that these things are theirs through honest effort on their part, with assistance from no outside party or any speculative investment. The farm they have owned for the past six years is valued at fully $12,000.

On April 10, 1880, Mr. Seese was married to Almeda C. Hum's, who is a daughter ol Jonathan and Mary (France) Burris, who "lived and died in Tuscarawas County. They have had two sons and two daughters born to them, namely: Ilurles R., who is engaged in farming in Liberty Township, was married to Myrtle R. Bennett and they have one child: Porter 11., residing one-quarter of a mile from his father, does his farming for him and married Ethel Fate; Tessie May is the wife of Ralph Brintlinger. residing in Liberty Township, south of Powell; and Susie B.. who recently married Darrel Hursey, resides at home.

hi politics, Mr. Seese is a very active and influential Republican and is his party's candidate fur nomination lor county commissioner. He is known to he both capable, honest and public-spirited and he has an army of good friends. For the past 20 years he has been prominent in political matters in this section. During his residence in Liberty Township, he served several terms as township trustee. Frequently he has served as a delegate to State conventions and he was appointed on the Centennial Committee from Orange Township to represent Delaware Count}. Both Mr. and Mrs. Seese were reared in the United Brethren faith but at present they are united with the Presbyterian Chinch of Liberty Township.

Harles Curtiss Stedmax

HARLES CURTISS STEDMAX. secretary and general manager of 'lite Cook Motor Company, at Delaware, is one of the enterprising and successful young business men of this city. 1 le was born in Randolph Township, Portage County, Ohio, December 5, 1871. and is a son of I dward K. and Martha A. 1 ( Gardner 1 Stedman.

The great-grandfather, Edwin Stedman, and the grandfather, William Stedman. came from Xew York State and settled in I'm County. In 1861 William Stedman becaj ie colonel of the Sixth Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, and served with distinction through the Civil War. Later he became closely identified with the Republican party in Ohio, and was a strong supporter of the political ambitions of James A. Garfield. After the latter's election to the Senate, he testified to his appreciation of Mr. Stedman's loyalty by bringing about the latter's appointment as consul to Cuba. Both men. united in friendship, were fated to fall by the hand of an assassin, Mr. Stedman being the victim of a Spanish insurgent in r868. He had married Samantha Elmore, whose people came from Connecticut to Ohio in an ox-cart, among the early pioneers.

Edward Elmore Stedman. father of I'. C. Stedman. was born in 1843. and died November 15, 1906. He was reared on his father's farm and later learned the watchmaking trade at Ravenna. At the opening of the Civil War. with his father and two brothers. Wallace and Charles, Mr. Stedman entered the Sixth Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, and was twice discharged on account of disability. When he served last it was in the capacity rj] chief bugler. He then went into the jewelry and watch business but continued ill health forced him to give it up. and in 1872 he returned to the farm in Randolph Township. This farm he sold in 1879 and moved to Newton ['"alls, Ohio, where he resided until his death, having been on the road for several years previously, in the interest of an invention of his own on which he had secure patent. He was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic Post at Xew ton Falls. Like bis father and grandfather, he was a member of the Masonic fraternity, with which he united in Ravenna. In politics be was a Republican.

In [869 Mr. Stedman was married to Martha Aldula Gardner, daughter of William Gardner, oi Freedom, Ohio. They bad children: William G., residing at Clevel: 1 d,

C. C.j Winnifred, wife of F. A. Starr, residing at Newton Falls; Roy C, residing at Akron; and Olive, wife of Homer J. Crane, residing at Columbus. The mother of the above family still survives and resides at Newi' n Falls. She is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

C. C. Stedman was reared at Newton Falls and after attending school through early boyhood, he went to Akron as an apprentice in the machine shop of the Starr Drilling- Machine Company, where lie remained rive years, gaining a thorough knowledge of the business. He came then to Delaware and in 1895 en~ gaged in the well drilling business with Warren H. Williams and they continued togethe'- for two years when Mr. Stedman purchased hi- partner's interest and continued alone until 1904. From 1896-98 he was engaged also in dealing in bicycles. He disposed of his other interests when he entered into his present connection in 1904.

For one year, 1898, Mr. Stedman taught the clarinet and the Mute in the Delaware Conservatory of Music. He is a natural musician, has been an expert performer since he was 12 years of age, but has mainly followed it as a pastime.

Mr. Stedman married Monette Carr, who is a daughter of S. T. Carr, of Ostrander. In politics, he is identified with the Republican party. 1 le belongs to the American Federation of Musicians, to the Commercial Travelers of America and to the Elks.

comes of one of the wealthiest and must distinguished families of the German Empire, was born in Berlin, Germany. His father. Count Frederick Eulenburg, represented the German Government at one time as special embassador to London, and an uncle, Prince Philipp Eulenburg, is one of Germany's greatest states men and a great favorite of the Kaiser. The Eulenburgs have for more than a century held the highest positions in the Empire, in both army and state. The family genealog) dates back to the year 1 [56, and comes of the royalty in Saxony. The mother of Count Botho was a multimillionairess at her marriage and is one of the most prominent society women oi Berlin. She is an enthusiastic horsewoman, and has one of the best appointed stables in Germany. Count Botho is highly educated, having attended the universities of Halle, Frankfort and Berlin. He is an accomplished linguist, speaking a number of languages, and has traveled extensively over the world. Upon attaining the age of thirty years, he will receive the title of Court Chamberlain at the Kaiser's Court, the present Master of Ceremonies being an uncle, Count August Eulenburg.

Countess Nelly Lytle Eulenburg youngest daughter of James and Cornelia (Chase) Lytle, was lorn in Delaware, ( )hio. Her early education was received in a private school and was supplemented by a course of study in Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware. Upon leaving the latter institution, she went to Berlin, Germany, to visit her sister. Baroness von Uchtritz, and also to complete her education. She is possessed of many accomplishments, has a charming voice, and in

-Englishspeaks German, French and Italian fluently. Like her sister, she is endowed with unusual artistic and musical talent. High-spirited, i iriginal and brilliant, with personal beauty and wealth of charm, she soon won many friends and in society circles attained the center of highest favor. She was a guest at man}- social functions attended by the Royal family, and, with her sister. Baroness von Uchtritz, was presented at the Kaiser's Court during her first winter in Berlin. On the following evening, at one of the most elaborate social functions of the year, a Charity Ball given l>v the nobility of Berlin, in which the Baroness von Uchtritz and Miss Lytle took an active part, the latter made the acquaintance of Count Botho Eulenburg, whom she afterward married. This occasion marked the beginning of a friendship between them that was enduring. and she was appointed a guest of favor by his noble family. In the autumn of 1904, Count Botho ami Miss Lytle were married in the Garnison Church in Berlin. Mrs. Lytle, of Delaware, being present at the ceremony. They are congenial and happy in their married life, both being lovers of music and works of art, and the exhilaration of outdoor sports. 1 he Countess is an expert marksman and a great lover of horses, and the prediction is made by her friends that she will take rank among the famous horsewomen of the Empire.

HOMAS \Y. LEA, a well-known resident of Oxford Township, lives on his improved farm of 180 acres two miles south of the village of Ashley. He is a native oi Porter Township, Delaware County, where he was born November 10. 1853. and is a son of Benjamin and Nancy ( VVigti m ) I.ea.

Benjamin Lea was born January 9, [8 17. in the parish of Kidderminster, County of Worcester, England, and was a son of Jacob and Mary Lea. both of whom were born in England, >rmer, September [8, 1773, the latte'r, January 9, 1775. and neither came to this country. Benjamin was reared in England and at the age of nine years me a weaver of :' and other kinds of carpet. lie was an expert at that work. following it successfully for some 18 years in New York Cilv after coming to America, lie served one year and four months in the British Army and his father then purchased his release. He was married to Thurza Holmes, March [9, 1832, and immediately after came to the United State-, landing in New York with just S5. 00 in his pocket. There he followed his trade as mentioned, prospered and became the owner of a home. In 1847 he 1 west to Delaware Count)', Ohio, purchasing a farm of So acres in Porter Township, and in 1854 traded that pn perty for too acre- in ( Ixford Township, the most of which was timberland. Although the railroad ran less than a quarter of a mile from the farm, at onlyone place could a glimpse of a passing train be had, so heavy was the growth of timber. Mr. Lea lived on this place until his death. February 16, 1888. Religiously he was a member of the Presbyterian Church. By his first wife he had six children : Mary Thurza, horn August 11, 1833. died young; George, horn March 14. 183d. lives at Mt. Vernon, Ohio: William II., horn January 23, 1838, is deceased; John D.. born February, 1839, is deceased; Charles, born December 1, 1842, is deceased; and Thurza Ann. who was the wife of \V. W. Hill, was horn October 11, 1844, and died in 1906. After the death of his first wife at an early age. Mr. Lea formed a second union in New York City with Mary Ann Allison, who died leaving one son. Alexander, now deceased, who was horn January II, 1848. His third marriage was with Xancv Wigton, who was bom July 18, 1817. and was a daughter of Rev. Thomas Wigton. who crossed the Allegheny Mountains in a wagon on his way from Pennsylvania to Delaware County, Ohio He located first in Kingston Township, and later in Berkshire Township on a farm now owned by a grandson. He was a hardy old pioneer, who was the father of 14 children, ali of whom but one he survived, dying at the age of 99 years. Mrs. Lea died October 4. 1891, after giving life to two children: Thomas W. ; and Crania Adell. the latter of whom was bi rn December jo, JS54. and died in April, [885. She was the wife of Edward Whipple, of Oxford Township.

Thomas W. Lea was reared on the farm on which he now lives and received his educational training in the schools of this vicinity. He assisted in clearing the home farm, also in tilling it, and has always lived here and en- in general farming. Upon his father's death he 1. ought the interests of the other heirs, and to the original farm has added 80 acres. He is one of the substantial men of the community, and is held in highest esteem.

October jo. 1876, Air. Lea was joined in marriage with Elizabeth Slack, who was horn in (Ixford Township, December 9. 1857. and is a <laughter of Seth and Sarah (Dodd) Slack, concerning whom may he found facts in another part of the work. Seven children were the issue resulting from this union: Wellie E., born November 22, 1877, married Lillian Shoemaker and has two children, Kenneth and Margaretta; Harry L., born July 5. [879, married Clara Bell and has two children. Merle and Robert E. ; a babe born "May 1. [881, died unnamed; Orton G., born September 5, [882, is attending Ohio Wesleyan University; Ross E., born October 4. 18X4; Una E. born February u. 1887; Walter T., born May 27, 1889; and Lloyd H.. born November 19, 1893.

Mr. Lea is a Republican in politics, and served as a member of the School Board 21 Iso as township assessor. He served as township trustee several terms, receiving the three-year term on his first election as a result or having the largest number of votes. Fraternally, he is a member of the Masons. Odd Fellows, and Knights of Pythias. Mrs. Lea is a member of the Rebekah Lodge Pythian Sisters.

ESLEY Z. EVANS, proprietor or the Delaware Creamery, one of Delaware's important industrial concerns, was born at Delaware, Ohio. August 8, 1852, and is a son of Thomas and Isabella (Johnson) Evans. The paternal grandfather, Thomas Evans, was horn at Milton, Pennsylvania, and survived to be ninety-two years of age, dying in [888. He came to Mt. Vernon, Ohio, al a very early day. where he worked as a plasterer and also acquired land .and engaged in tannin--. He was married several times, the grandmother of Wesley Z. Evans being named Phebe Nevyns. She was horn in Kelly Township, Union County. Pennsylvania, April 19, 1798. and died November 25, [843. She married Thomas Evans in April, [826, .accompanied him to Ohio in 1841. Her father. Christian Nevyns, was born November 1, 1759. probably in Bedminster Township, Somerset County. Xew Jersey, and died November 1, 1815. lie married Lucretia Chamberlain. In 1780 his name appears on the pay roll of Major William Beard's company at Elizabethtown, and liealso served in Capt. Jacob Ten Eyck's company, First Battalion of Somerset in the Revolutionary War. In 1793. he moved to Northumberland County. Pennsylvania, with wife and two children. His father was Peter Nevyns, born near Three Mile Run. New Jersey, baptized April 23, 1727, died after 1800. He married Maria Van Doren. His father was Roeloff Nevyns, horn in 1087 in New Jersey, married Catalyntje Lucasse Van Yoorhees. He was a man of more than ordinary piety and with great capacity for organization and evangelistic work. His father was Pieter Nevyns of Flatlands, Xew York, born in New Amsterdam, baptized February 4, 1663, at the Xew Amsterdam Dutch Church, died 29. 1740. He married Janetje R el Schenck. He was the y< lunger 1 if two sons of Johannes Nevyns, the origintal immigrant, who was born in Holland in i(|27. arrived in America in 1651, and died in 1672. He married Adriaentje Bleijck. Further informal may be gained by consulting a genealog record of this family which was published in 1900.

Thomas Evans learned the tinner's trade at Mt. Vernon and worked at the same there for a number of years and then came to Delaware. In the days of the California gold fever, he accompanied a party from this city. but his health and he returned to the East, coming by way of the Isthmus of Panama. He then opened up a business of his own at Delaware, which he continued until 1870, when he sold his interests to his son. Wesley Z. Evans. For many years Mr. Evans was a very prominent political factor. For 20 years he published the Delaware Signal, a complete file of which may he found in the Slocum Library and a most interesting collection It was a prohibition journal, as Mr. Evans was one of the leading prohibitii 1 the

State. On several occasions he was placed on the State ticket as a representative of that party. He was a man of sincere devotion to duty and his influence was far-reaching. 1 Le was active both a- a Mason and as an Odd

Thomas Evans married Isabella Johnson, who died April 15, 1889. in her sixty-second year. She was a daughter of Zechariah Johnson, who was a pensioner of the War of i8u. accredited to New York. There were six children born to this marriage, namely: Wesley Z. ; Aaron, residing at O ilumbus, was li-rn August 6, 1854; Jessie, residing at Coburg, Ontario., is the wife of James E. Skidmore; Mary Belle, residing in Xew York City; Thomas B., who died in 1885: and Minerva, residing at Buffalo, is the wife of Melvin E. Wilkinson. Miss Alary Belle Evans is the publisher of two newspapers for the Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Eipscopal Church, and has distinguished herself both for her literary talent and her financial ability. Since she has taken charge of the Home Mission and of the child's paper, they are both paying investments. Thomas Evans died April 15, [888. For a long period lie had been a worthy member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and had officiated in many official positions. He was a man of sterling character, admirable in every relation of life.

The birthplace of Wesley Z. Evans was in a house which then stood where now the Masonic Temple structure stands. He attended the Delaware schools, completed the High School course and spent two years in the Ohio Wesleyan University. For one year he was employed as a clerk at Cleveland, and then assisted his father in conducting a general hardware business, which he purchased in [876. He continued the hardware and stove business and added plumbing and roofing to his other lines, and for seventeen years he led the trade in the lines mentioned. In 1803. Mr. Evans sold out to K. J. Pumphrey, but he is still interested in the property on which the business is located. He then turned his attention to the manufacturing of tile and for some six years was secretary of and a director in the Delaware (lay Manufacturing Company. He built up what is known as the Union Grocery Company, and from [899 until 1905, he was engaged in a successful grocery business. In 1901, Mr. Evans established the Delaware Creamery, for the manufacture of butter and condensed milk. This is the onl} condensing plant in Delaware County. The business is a large one and constantly increasing. During 1907 a business of $75,000 was done and prospects are bright for a great increase in the current year.

Mr. Evans married Ida Loveridge, who is a daughter of Philip Loveridge, of Knox County. Ohio, and they have had four children, namely: Harold, who died aged four and one-half years; Adelaide, who was a graduate in [907, at the Ohio Wesleyan University; Paul, who is a member of the class 1 a" [910 at the University, and Harriet. Mr. Evans and family belong to the Williams Street Methodist Episcopal Church. He is a member of Hiram Lodge, No. 18, F, & A. A I., and of Olentangy Lodge, No. 53, Odd Fellows, of which he is past grand.

HE BANK OF ASHLEY was established in 1884 with a capital stock of $15,000 by C. F. Sperry and C. Wornstaff, proprietors. The Bank has been situated at its present location since its founding, been built at that time, and the business bouses of the village which were a considerable distance from it then, have since gradually built on both sides until now the Bank is in the business center.

Charles Fremont Sperry, who was born February 17, 1858, in Knox County. Ohio, is a son of Peter W. and Jerusha (Wilson) Sperry. both of whom came of old families from Pennsylvania. His father was a native of Knox Couutw Ohio, and there followed farming for some years, when he moved to Utica, Ohio, and established a private bank, which he conducted successfully for many years. The last few years of his life were spent in retirement in the enjoyment of a well earned rest after years of unceasing activity. His widow, who still survives him, continues a resident of L'tica, Ohio.

his parents moved to Utica, Ohio, and there his primary education was supplemented by a course at the Utica High School after which he attended Duff Business College of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Air. Sperry has never engaged in any other business than banking and was for seven years in the bank with his father at Utica, after which he came to Ashlex, and in 1884 established in partnership with his brother-in-law, C. Wornstaff, the present Bank of Ashley, and has attained an enviable reputation in this community as a capable and successful business man.

On September 23, 1880. Mr. Sperry was united in marriage with Maine B. Chapman, of Licking County, and a daughter of Sidney A. and Eliza (Fuller) Chapman, the latter of whom is living at the advanced age of 78 years. Six children have been bom to Mr. and Mrs. Sperry. namely: Edwin Ray, who i~ bookkeeper in the Bank of Ashley, mai Dawn Sherman, and they have one son, Edwin : Teressa E., wife of \Y. A. Barnes, lives in Cleveland: Arthur Leon, is a senior in the Law Department of the Ohio State University: Earl Chapman, is engaged in the grocery store of his brother-in-law. in Cleveland; Grace Marguerite; and Robert Theodore.

Politically, Mr. Sperry is a Republican and has served as corporation treasurer for several term> and is the present incumbent of that office.

The family to which Mr. Smith belongs was established in Orange Township, Delaware County, by his grandfather, Benjamin Smith, who eame here at an early day from Syracuse, New York. He was a carpenter by trade but he purchased the present farm in order to provide independence for his family, settling in the green woods and courageously, with his faithful wife, taking up the burden of pioneer hardship. Horace F. Smith accom panied his bather to Delaware County, where he -till lives. To his marriage with Maria Elliott, two sons were born: Franklin' Elliott and Lewis M. The latter was born July 9, 1804. and is a farmer in Orange Township. He married Minnie Slain and they have three children. The father married (second) Airs. Elizabeth Skeels, widow of Henry Skeels. During the Civil War he served in the Ninetysixth Regiment. Ohio Volunteer Infantry.

Franklin Elliott Smith was reared on the home farm on which he still resides and he has engaged in agricultural pursuits all his life. IR* has found dairying a profitable branch of the business and keeps from 17 to 25 head of cows. He raises enough proi to feed all his stock.

In 1885 Air. Smith married Anna AA'ithrow, who is a daughter of Henry and Nancy rhornburg) Withrow. She was born and reared in Orange Township, her parents having come here from Morrow County, and her mother still survives. Air. and Airs. Smith have had three children: Lila, who is deceased: Josie, who married Frank Holt, residing at Columbus, have one daughter, i ence; and Mamie, residing at home. In [886, Air. Smith came to the present farm to make his permanent home and here he has continuousl) In id for the past 21 years. The house, with the exception of a dining-room, which has since been added, is the same as when his grandfather built it.

In politics, Air. Smith is a Democrat and 1- serving his third term on that ticket as township trustee. Although the township is normal!}' two to one Republican, Air. Smith's popularity was shown at the last election for trustee by his receiving two votes to one of his opponent. In 1905, he served as a delegate to the State convention that nominated Governor Pattison and he has been a delegate to every county convention, with one exception,

LATT PI. PERRY, residing on his farm oJ 175 acres, in Thompson rownship, all of which he has under cultivation, was born in Leesburg Township, Union Count}-. Ohio, October jo. 1869, ani' >s a son of Albert T. am! Laura A. ( Irving ) 1 'erry.

Henry Perry, the paternal grandfather of Piatt II., was horn in Wales and accompanied his parents to Radnor Township. Delaware County, when the country was still covered with forests and wolves and other wild animals were almost the only other live things in the wilderness. When he grew to manhood he married Martha Lavender, who was probably born in Thompson Township, and they had a family of several children. He subsequently removed to Thompson Township and later to Bokes Creek Township, in Logan County, where he lived during the last 25 years of his life, his death taking place in July, 1889, at the age of 63 years.

Albert T. Perry was born in Union County. Ohio, August [8, [846, and died August 25, [906. Until withm a year before his death he resided in Leesburg Township, Union Count}-, but tlie last year of his life was ed at Marion. | [e left an estate aggregating nearly 401 1 acres of land. During the Civil War he saw service as a member of. Company (i, One Hundred and Seventy-fourth Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He married a daughter of William Irving, of Thompson Township, who settled in Delaware County at an early day. and she is still living. The three surviving children are: Piatt II.: Roland P., residing at Marion; and William, who manages the home place in Union County. The late Albert T. Perry was a man of tine character and enjoyed the confidence and esteem of his fellow citizens. Politically he was a Republican.

Piatt II. Peri'}- attended the country schools through boyhood and remained on the homestead farm until his marriage, shortly after which he moved to Logan County, where engaged in farming for two years. In the spring of 1893 he came to Thompson Township, settling un his farm, where he has since been engaged in growing wheat, corn, oats and hay and in raising horses, cattle, sheep and hogs. He is considered one of the successful agriculturists of this section.

< in March 16. i88y. Mr. Perry was married to Mar}- Delia Hupp, who is a daughter of Henry Hupp, residing in Claybourn Township, Union County, ami the}- have two children: Jennie E. and Ora V. Both Mi-, and Mrs. Perry are social by nature and he is a member of Magnetic Springs Lodge, No. 380, Knights of Pythias, of which he is past chancellor and has been a representative to the Grand Lodge, while she is a member of the Pythian Sisters and holds the office of past most excellent chief.

ORRINGTON CLINE, a member of the Board of Education of Marlborough Township, residing on his valuable farm of 132 acres, which is situated on the east branch of the Olentangy River, was born March 17. [866 in Marlborough Township, Delaware County, Ohio, and is a son of Samuel D. and Lucinda J. ( Schultz ) Cline.

Samuel D. Cline was born also in Marlboro'ugh Township and was a son of Henry Cline and a grandson of Henry Cline. and great-grandson of Conrad Cline. the latter of whom was a Revolutionary soldier. Henry Cline. Si., served in the War of [812. lie was born in Pennsylvania and accompanied his father to Kentucky, thence to Pickaway County, Ohio, and thence to Delaware County. Samuel D. Cline lived in Marlborough Township from 1833 until 1861;. during his active years having engaged in the manufacture of woolen goods, having his factory situated on the Olentangy River. Later he removed his mill to Cardington, Morrow County, Ohio, where he had better facilities ami was able to carry on a more extensive business, lie died there in [876. lie married Lucinda J. Schultz ami all of their children survive: Wellington, Corringti n ami Arlington, the latter of whom now resides in Marion County, while Wellington resides in Delaware County. Samuel D. Cline was a Democrat.

Corrington Cline was four years old when his father moved to Cardington and he lived there until the death of his father, when he was nine years 1 £ age. He then accompanied other members of the family to Marion 1 ' unity, where they all lived for a time, and later to Marlborough Township, where he has resided ever since. His main occupation has been farming and his excellent property shows the care and attention devoted to its development.

On March 22, (888, Mr. Cline was married to Elizabeth Hauck, who was born in Marlborough Township, and is a daughter of Peter Hauck, of Delaware County, and they have six children: Erwin C, Orrin L, Toura, Annita, Lela and Erma. Mr. Cline has reason to tike a great deal of pride in his family of bright, attractive children. Erwin C. graduated from the Ashley High School in 1903, in a class of 20, bearing off all the honors. although then but 13 years of age, subsequently graduating irom the Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware, with equal credit. He took a course in the classics at the University, graduating with the highest honors in June. 19.07. and is now assistant superintendent of the Covington, Tennessee, schools. He has a high testimonial from President Welch of the ( ). W. U. Corrington Cline has served as justice of the peace and has held other offices, taking the most interest in those identified with educational work. He has been officially connected with the Elm Tree School for a number of years. He is a stanch Democrat in his political views, and for 11 years served as township committeeman, lie beli ngs to Ashley Lodge, Xo. 421, Odd Fellows, in which he has passed all the chairs.

Athan Marble

Nathan Marble, grandfather 1 f Nathan, came from Brownsville, Pennsylvania, on the Monongahela River, and settled at Rising Sun, Indiana, where both he and wife died well advanced in years. Mr. Marble cultivated a large tract of land near Rising Sun. Ephraim Marble, father of Nathan, was a native of Pennsylvania, where in young manhood he engaged as a millwright. He came to Ohio at a very early day. and settled near \Y< 11 ister, Wayne O unity, where his father had purchased 040 acres of land for him, but the Indians and wild animals were so troublesome that the pioneers deemed it wiseto return to Pennsylvania. Later, however, they returned to Ohio, settling near Byesville, in Guernsey County, where Mr. Marble purchased 80 acres of land, and here the remainder of his life was spent, partly in agricultural pursuits and partly as a miller, in the em] of Joshua live. Being a millwright Mr. Marble built a boat, which he loaded with Hour and piloted it to Dresden, on the Muskingum River, in [838. While on the trip he contracted typhus fever, and. although a powerful man physically, this disease caused his death in the prime of life. His wife survived until 1892, when she died at a very old age. Both belonged to the Society of Friends. Mrs. Marble's parents came from Pennsylvania to ( Ihio at a ver\ early day, and settled in Belmonl County, where her father purchased land. Here both parents spent the remainder of their lives, Mrs. Davidson being aged over too years at the time of her death. To Ephraim Marble and his wife the following children were born: Reese. Nathan. Talitha. Christine, Sarah Ann. Esther and Mary Ann.

making trade, which he followed for many years. On October 14, 1863, he enlisted in the First Regiment, United States Volunteer Engineers. Captain William Lawrence, and served until June 9, 18(15, when he was honorably discharged and mustered out. The most of his service was at Chattanooga, Tennessee, where he saw Jefferson Davis as a prisoner, and at various times he was engaged in the sharp skirmishing which ti » >k place there. On his return from the war Mr. .Marble resumed his business of cabinetmaking and undertaking, and continued until recent years, when he retired from active life.

On June 1. [852, Mr. Marble was married to Louisa Kempton, who was a daughter of Henry and Louisa (Wright) Kempton, natives 1 f Maine, and to this union there were bom eight children, as follows: Lewa J).. Mattie Jane. Fannie F., Hannah Jane, Wright, and three who died in infancy. Lewa D. married (first) Henry Peck of Sunbury, by whom she had three children, married 1 second) her first husband's half-brother, Clinton X. Peck, and they had one son, and married (third) Thomas L. Dorman, and now resides in Morrow 1 ounty, Oregon. Mattie Jane married Charles Crego, by whom she has a daughter, Bertha, and lives in Sunbury. Fannie F. married Norman Patrick, of Sunbury, and they have two children. Armond and Christian. Hannah Jane married Charles Wormell, of Trenton Township, Delaware County, and they have eight children, Pearl. Wright, Edwin, Fannie, Irene. Stanley. Reese and Velmas. Wright Marble married a lady in Indianapolis, and makes his home in Birmingham, Alabama. The mother of these children died April 3, [877, aged 44 years. 13 days, in the faith of the Christian Church. Mr. Marble was married (second) to [osephine Warner, and they had one child, Mary Maud, who died aged 20 years. Mrs. Marble, who was born December to, 1857, and was a daughter of William Warner, a half-brother of Genera] Robert E. Let-, died August 29, [889, in the faith of the Methodist Church.

Church. Mr. Marble is a 32d degree Scottish Rite Mason, and also belongs to L. A. Myers Post No. 287, G. A. R., of which he was adjutant for one term. In political matters he is a Republican and for a time served in the Sunbury city council.

RANK E. WHIPPLE, cashier of the Farmers Savings Bank Company of Ashley and one of the most prominent citizens of that village, was born four miles southeast of Ashley, in Peru Township, in what was then Delaware, now Morrow, County. Pie was born November (1. 1853, on the old family homesteacl where his grandfather, Reuben Whipple, settled in 1818. Reuben Whipple came from Rhode Island with his family at that time, but had - iously been here to secure a location and, had 140 acres of land wholly uncleared. He first made a clearing for a log cabin, and then set about converting his land into tillable, shape. He was a hardy pioneer and became one of the most prosperous farmers in the township. He was a carpenter and mechanical genius and erected a house and barn on his place, which were unexcelled in that vicinity for many years. These buildings were built on a more substantial plan than those of modern type and are still in service on the farm in good repair. He had a carpenter shop on his place, and followed his trade for some years. He married Sally C ok, and of their children, one was Noah Whipple, father of Frank E.

Noah Whipple was born in Rhode Island, July 7, 1X11, and was seven years old when the family moved west to Ohio. Throughout his active career he farmed the home place, but moved to Ashley with bis son ['"rank E. in 1895. He resided here until a short time before his death, which took place in Massillon, Ohio, in January, [900, while visiting a daughter. His wife's maiden name was Margaret Elliott, and she was born in Virginia. Her father, Archibald Elliott, came from Virginia ami first settled in Blendon Township, Franklin County, moving subsequently to Eden Station. Delaware County. Mrs. Whip- pie died November 5, 1895. Of seven children born of their union five are living, as follows: Phoebe (Kohler), of Ashley; Ella (Wallace), a widow residing in Ashley; J. C. who resides near Leonardsburg ; Frank E. ; and Flora I Benedict ). who lives in Massillon, Ohio.

Frank E. Whipple was reared on the home farm and although a well-informed and broadguaged man. his educational training- was limited to the common schools. He followed farming until his connection with the bank began, although he had moved to Ashley in 1895. He added to the home place, and still owns 180 acres of it, and also has a valuable farm of 135 acres adjoining the corporation on the east. He recently erected a tine two story pressed brick building in the business centre of Ashley, with two store rooms on the main Hoor, ami a hall for Knights of Pythias above. Mr. Whipple was the first president of the Farmers Savings Bank Company, >j\ which he was one of the promotors and incorporators, and served as such until January 1. 1907. since which time he has been cashier. A careful, capable business man. his success lias been uninterrupted. He is a man of public spirit and has done much to advance and develi p the interests of Ashley.

united in marriage with Xettie Slack, who was born in Oxford Township, and is a daughter of Nathaniel Slack. They have a daughter. Pearl, who married Harley Dennis, 1 >f Ashley, on June 6, 1907.

Politically, Mr. Whipple is a Republican and served as a member of the School Hoard for seven years. He is fraternally connected with the Knights of Pythias and the F. et A. M. of Ashley.

WID BEVAN, one of the leading citizens and most successful agriculturists of Delaware Township, Delaware County, < >hio. who is now livingretired, was born April 20, 1829, in Breconshire, South Wales, and is a son of David and Margaret (Lewis) Bevan.

David Bevan, Sr., who was also a native of Breconshire, South Wales, came from that country to America in 1842 with his wife and six children, and located in Delaware Township, Delaware County, Ohio, where his wife's sister and her four children lived. Mr. Bevan settled in a little log cabin on a fifty-acre tract just north of where bis sou David now lives, and here commenced clearing the heavily limbered land. In a tew years the family had a well improved farm, and Mr. Bevan prospered to such an extent that at the time of his death, May 23, [879, he was the owner of 400 acres of land. He was a man of great energy and ambition, but was prudent and economical. Ikwas also engaged for a number of years in raising and dealing in cattle and sheep. Mr. Bevan was married to Margaret Lewis, who died in 1863, having been the mother of six children : Margaret, who died single; James, who is also deceased; William, who lives in Scioto ["ownship ; David; Charles, who is deceased; and Dinah, who resides with her brother William. William Bevan served three years and two months in the 121st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, during the Civil War. and participated in all the actions of his regiment.

David Bevan went to school in his native country, and when thirteen years of age came with the family to America, lie remained on the home farm until twenty-seven years oid, when he began operating on his own account on the ro6-acre, farm on which he now resides, and where he continued actively in agricultural pursuits until 1899; but lie continued to deal in cattle, sheep and hogs, in which occupation he had been engaged for many years, until the fall of 1906. Mr. Bevan is the owner of 800 acres of land, mosl of which is being cultivated by tenant farmers, lie is one of Delaware Township's best known men. and has the honor and esteem of all with whom he has come in contact.

Mr. Bevan was married to Eliza Davis, who was born in Wales, December id, [829, and who came to this country with her parents when two and a half years old. Four children came to brighten the home life of Mr. and Mrs. Bevan. as follows: Margaret Clara, born May 25, 1857. and residing at home;

David Willard, burn September 22, 1859. who died March 29, 1906; Elizabeth Emma, bom June 6, [864, who died April 13, 1887; and Edward James, burn March 21, 1867, and residing at borne. Mr. Bevan and wife belong to the Congregational Church, in which he has been a deacon for main- years.

AYLOR DONOVON, a substantial citizen and self-made man of Dela-' ware County, Ohio, who owns and operates a farm of 1N4 acres in Marlborough Township, was born November 24, 1850. in Chester County, Pennsylvania, and is a sun of John and. Elizabeth (Wagonseller) Donovon, natives of Pennsylvania.

In 1859 Taylor Donovon was brought by his parents from his native place to Delaware County, Ohio, where his father established himself in the butchering business, an occupation which he followed until a short time primto his death in [865. Taylor Donovon learned the butchering business with hi-- father, and in 1873 engaged therein on Alain Street. Delaware, where he remained until 1SN0. and in that year removed to Montgomery County, Iowa, where he engaged in agricultural pursuits for twelve years. Mr. Donovon then removed to Sunbury, Ohio, where he spent nearly twelve years, and in 1903 he removed to his present property, one of Marlborough Townships hot farms. Mr. Donovon engages in a general line of farming and stockraising. His efforts have met with success and lie is placed with the solid, substantial men of his township.

On December 25, [881, Air. Don- won was married to Ida C. Mason, who was born March i<;. [861, in Montgomery County, Iowa, and is a daughter of Parley J. and Susan C. (Bean) .Mason, who were natives of Xew Hampshire and early settlers of Montgomery County, lowi. love children have been born to Mr. and Airs. Donovon: James, residing in Marlborough Township; George, residing at Sunbury, Ohio; Nellie M., Blanche and Joseph. Mr. Donovon is a Democrat in his political views, and while a resident of Sunbury served as a member of the Town Council. He has always been interested in educational movements., and has been found in the front rank of all enterprises calculated to be of benefit to his township.

DWARD M. HALL, M. D., has been a resident of Delaware, Ohio, since [889" In 1862, when id years of age, he enlisted in the One Hundred and Twenty-first Ohio Volunteer Infantry, but, being under age and size, he was at first rejected by the mustering officer, who afterwards, when assured by the Colonel of the regiment that he was competent to perform the clerical duties to which he bail already been assigned, permitted bis name to remain on the rolls.

On the Atlanta campaign, however, he took up the duties of a soldier, and on the 6th day of August, when his divisii n was occupying an important and hazardous position, received a gunshot fracture of his left thigh and was sent to the field hospital, where he had careful attention from the late Dr. T. B. Williams of this city, who was then division surgeon. A few weeks afterwards, on being transferred from Chattanooga to Nashville, Tennessee, the hospital train was thrown from the track and he was so severely injured that be was compelled to remain in the hospital 111 mi\ mi iiiths.

While in general hospital at Jeffersonville, Indiana, and still obliged to use crutches, he was appointed executive clerk to the board of surgeons of the hospital. At the time 1 .en. Sherman's army was ordered to Louisville, Kentucky, to be mustered out of service, many soldiers from the hospitals, he among the number, were detailed to prepare the mus- iii 1 ut mils. His assignment was that oi chief clerk in the office of Col. Flint at Gen. Palmer's headquarters, where he remained from May till August, [865, when he was mustered 1 >ut 1 i service.

At Shell vville, Tennessee, in 1863, he was taken sick with the prevailing camp disease, from the effects of which he has never fully recovered.

On returning home, broken in health and still suffering' from his wound, he was obliged to abandon the idea of a university education, and spent such time as he was able during the next two or three years in reading, preparatory to taking up the study of medicine, which he did, later, graduating- in 1871.

In 1874, Dr. Hall was married to Laura Beaver Nevius, daughter 1 f Aaron C. Nevius of Fredericktown, Ohio. The Nevius family is of Dutch extraction, Aaron C. Nevius* being fifth in descent from Johannes Nevius, who after being graduated from the University of Leyden, emigrated to New Amsterdam, now New York, in 1651, and in 1653, at its organization, became a member of the Court of Burgomaster- and Schepens, serving seven years as Schepen. and afterwards as city secretary, which office he held when the city surrendered t<> the English in [664.

The wife of Aaron C. Xevius. Sarah Beaver Nevius, was a daughter of Rev. Peter Beaver, of the Philadelphia Conference, and a granddaughter of George Beaver, a Revolutionary soldier. Site, also, was an aunt of ex-Gov. James A. Beaver of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Hall's maternal ancestors emigrated to New England about the middle of the eighteenth century. David Brown and Hardy Rundall, great-grandfathers. David Brown I Scotland, making his permanent home at Greenwich, Connecticut, and Hardy Rundall from England, at the nearby town of Norwalk.

During the Revolutionary war. when the English troops, in 1770. raided Ndrwalk, Fairfield and New Haven. Hard}- Rundall, Jr., a colonel of light dragoons in the English army, took leave of his family at Norwalk, after which he sailed for England, not to return.

His paternal ancestors settled in Xew Jersey early in the eighteenth century in the vicinity of Morristown, where his grandfather. Caleli Hall, was horn in [780. Hi- grandmother, Sarah Anderson, was a daughter of Col. Richard Clough Anderson, a well known Revolutionary soldier.

Three children have been horn to Dr. and Mrs. Hall: Mary, who died in 1893, in her seventeenth year, while attending the Ohio Wesleyan University: Aletheia. who married Philo M. Buck, Jr., after their graduation from the O. W. U, and who reside in St. Louis. Mo.; Edward M-. Jr.. who after graduating from the Ohio Wesleyan University, ti ok up the study of law and graduated from the law department of Harvard College, and is now practicing law in Cleveland. Ohio.

Dr. Hall is a.member of the American Medical Association, the State Medical and County Medical Societies, and was president of the County Society in 1905.

While not seeking political preferment, he has taken great interest in political questions since his boyhood, and has given ready support to such measures as have had for their object improved conditions or better citizenship.

At the time of his removal to this city, he was serving his fourth term as a member of the Board of Education of Fredericktown, and was a member of the Board of Examining Surgeons for Pensions for Knox County.

For about twelve years he has been president of the Board of Directors and Trustees of Oak Grove Cemetery Company, and has been a member of the Board of Trustees of the Delaware Young Men's Christian Association since its organization.

Y IHN J. AYRF.S. one of Scioto Township's leading citizens, an auctioneer. carpenter and stonemason, wa- horn in Scioto Township, Delaware County, Ohio, May 24, [865. His

The father of Mr. Ayres has long been a prominent citizen of this section, having settled on his present farm in Scioto Township in 1870. He was born in Pickaway County. Ohio, March 12, 1841. During the greater part of the Civil War he served as a Union scout and only retired from the service after being severely wounded. For some years af- ' ter the close of the war he traveled through Ohio, Indiana and Michigan giving lectures on the battle of Gettysburg, in which he took a prominent part. He married Mary P. Rhoades, who died March 9, 1907.

John J. Ayres was educated in the public schools of Scioto Township and at Delaware, after which he taught school for three years. In the meanwhile he learned the carpenter's and also the stonemason's trade and has worked at these more or less ever since, nowhaving a hue building and contracting trade through Delaware and Union Counties. He has .lone a large amount of work in this section and in 1S87 lie built his own commodious residence, in 1904 remodeling it and making it still more attractive and valuable. In [882, Mr. Ayres began auctioneering in partnership wiih his father and they continued together until 1 0:07, when Colonel Ayres retired.

In 1887. Mr. Ayres was married to Annie McCombs, a daughter of Frank and Catherine McCombs, of .Magnetic Springs, Ohio, and they have had five children, the three survivors being: Carl Abner, Goldie May and Myrtle I. mile. Mrs. Ayres is a member of the United Brethren Church, which Mr. Ayres attends and to which he gives a liberal support. In politics, be is identified with the Republican party, lie is a member of Edinburg Lodge, Odd Fellows, at ( Istrander, of which he is past errand.

physician located at Cheshire, where he has built up a lucrative practice and identified himself with the town's various interests, was born in [868, near the county seat of Washington County,

The father of Dr. McCarty was born in Pennsylvania. For many years he followed farming and worked at blacksmithing, in Washington Count}', where he was a wellknown and respected citizen. In bis political life he was a Democrat. He died in 1904, aged 76 years. He married Matilda Wilson, who was also born in Pennsylvania, and she died, in 1897, in Delaware County, Ohio, aged 63 years. They had the following children: John, a resident of Washington County, Pennsylvania; Dora C, residing with her brother at Cheshire; Simon C, who resides in Kansas City; Mrs. Martha Gleason, residing in Kingston Township, Delaware County; Mrs. Belle Harrison, residing at Marion. Ohio; and Dr. I. T., of Cheshire.

Dr. McCarty came to Delaware County in 1880. and after completing his literary educa-' tion he began the study of medicine and was graduated with his degree from the Western rve College, in 18117. He entered upon practice at Olive Green, in Kingston Township, Delaware Count)-, where he remained three years and then came to Cheshire. II ere he has a wide circle of both personal and professional friends.

ESLEY G. McCURDY was born on the old home place in Oxford Township, Delaware Count}-. Ohio, July 7, 1869, and is a son of John and Amanda (Kohler) Mc- Curdy.

John McCurdy was born in York Count}'. Pennsylvania, and lived there until 1849 or 1850, when he came west with his wife and three children. He located on swamp land about three miles south of Ashley, and erected a cabin on the highest part of his farm. It was in this cabin Wesley McCurdy was born. In the early days, before tiling was made use of, a pan was utilized to scoop up water for washing purposes, and many makeshifts were necessary to make house-keeping possible in the wilderness. Mr. McCurdy set about placing his farm in tillable condition, made clearings and built a barn. These primitive buildings lasted some years, and were then replaced by modern structures, lie lived on the In mie place the remainder of his life, dying at the age of about 84 years. He was united in marriage with Amanda Kohler, sister of Charles Kohler of Ashley. This union resulted in the following issue: Maria (White), who lives in Kingston Township; Daniel, who lives southeast of Kilbourne; Charles, who is engaged in the horse business in Marion, Ohio; John J., who lives near Westtield. Morrow County; Joseph A., who lives in Ashley; Elizabeth, who died at the age of 29 years; William, James, and Edward, who live on the old home farm ; and Wesley G. Mr. McCurdy was a Republican in politics and served some years as township trustee, also in other local offices. Airs. McCurdy still resides at the old family home at the advanced age 1 if 81 ' years.

Wesley < '<. McCurdy was reared on the hi nne farm in Oxford Township, and attended the public schools of that vicinity. Upon coming to Ashley he clerked in a grocery for J. C. Eckals for one year, then formed a partnership with J. T. Olds and conducted a hardware store with much success for a period of u years. Dissolving partnership in January,

1904, Mr: McCurdy fur three years dealt in high class horses extensively, buying ami shipping to points where they could be sold to advantage. An excellent judge and experienced li tndler of horses, he followed this business until tlie market value of roadsters became such as to preclude further profitable operations along that line.

On April 1. 1896, Mr. McCurdy was joined in marriage with Miss Grace Sumner Westbrook, whi 1 was born in Ashley and is a daughter of Dr. E. A. Westbrook. Four children bless their union, namely: Lois Amanda, bum July 27. [897; Lawton \V.. burn September 9, [898; Lloyd E, born April 23, 1901 ; and Rose Cunnard, born March 2, in the village council. A member of the Masonic Lodge, he has served two years as treasurer. Religiously, he is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. McCurdy is a popular man. following up-to-date business methods, and the success attending his efforts is well merited.

Dwix Luthben Hemstead

DWIX LUTHBEN HEMSTEAD fur nmre than forty years was a well-known resident of Sunbury. lie was a native <>; Connecticut, where he was born in [826. The larger part of his life was passed in Ohio, his father, Charles Hemstead, having brought his family to Delaware County at an early peril id. and Mr. Hemstead died at his home in Sunbury. July 2. 1901, aged y^ year-.

The boyhood of Edwin L. Hemstead was spent on his father's farm but as the latter was a school teacher as well as farmer, the b \ had excellent educational training and spent some time at Central G illege. When he left home he went to Columbus, where he learned the blacksmith's trade. He married Eliza Williams, who was born April 5, 1825. at Geneva. Delaware County, Ohio, who is a daughter of Thomas and Phebe ( Seaburn) Williams. The Williams family came to Delaware County from Pennsylvania. There were five children in the family. Mr. Williams owned a farm in Geneva Township.

After his marriage. Mr. Hemstead continued to work at his trade at Columbus, ami his capable wife started a millinery business, having previously learned this trade, and they prospered and accumulated enough capital to invest in various properties after they came to Sunbury. in 1857. Mr. Hemstead carried on his blacksmith business there for some \ 1 i>nl_\- giving it up after he had been seriously injured by a vicious horse. He was subsequently appointed mail carrier and served for a Imig time between Mi. Vernon and Central College. He was a man of much energy and enterprise and possessed excellent busin'i judgment. In all his dealings with his rellow-

Mr. ami Mrs. Hemstead had three children: Martha Augusta. Smith Webb, and Charles Burr. Charles Burr Hemstead is a prominent physician and surgeon who is located at Croton, Morrow County, Ohio. He has been called for consultation to Cincinnati and other points. Both of the older children died of diphtheria. Martha Augusta aged seven years and eight months and Smith Webb aged two years. Mrs. Hemstead is very comfortably provided for. She resides alone at Sunbury where she owns two valuable lots of three acres each, seven acres of pasture land and other tracts, all being land that is yearly increasing in value.

In politic. Mr. Hemstead was a stanch Republican. He was a member of the Odd Fellows organization and of the Masons, having been instrumental in organizing the first Masonic Lodge at Sunbury.

OSEP11 11. CUNNINGHAM, who is engaged in the florist business in Delaware, has been thus established in his present location on West William Street, since [890. He was born in Liberty Township about three miles west oi Hyattsville, son of George and "Mar)' J. (Harris) Cunningham. I lis father, a native of Edinburg, Scotland, and a machinist by trade, emigrated to this country, settling in Marietta, Ohio, where he followed his trade for a while, subsequently removing to Liberty Township, Delaware County. lie enlisted in Company F, Ninety-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and died in the spring of [863, while serving with his regiment in the Civil War. He was a Free Mason, belonging to the lodge of that order at Marietta. 1 I i < wife was a daughter of Joseph Harris of Concord Township. They 'had two children: Joseph II.. the subject of this notice, who was born July 25, 1 S 5 5 . and Edward, who is now a resident of Cleveland, ( Ihio. Mrs. George Cunningham died in June. 1905. at the age of about 65 years.

Joseph H. Cunningham acquired his education in the schools of Marietta and Liberty and the old High school at Delaware, lie began industrial life in the employ of George W. Campbell, who was formerly secretary of the Ohio State Horticultural Society, and later its president, and who was a man widely known in horticultural circles. Under his instruction Mr. Cunningham acquired a thorough knowledge of horticulture and floriculture, rem lining with him until 1890, when. as alread\ noted, he started out for himself at his present location. His first greenhouse was 72x20 feet. With the gradual but steady increase in his business he enlarged his facilities until he now has 10,000 feet of glass. He does a general business in greenhouse, bedd and flowering plants, shipping his floral products to all parts of the country. Few people in Delaware realize what a complete and well ordered establishment he has, containing ever) thing that can be needed for any kind of floral decoration. His natural taste in such matters has been cultivated and perfected by the thorough training he received under his former in ted employer, and the produd his art, in the line of floral decorative work, m the highest degree tasteful, and appropriate to the occasion for which they are intended. The existence here of so complete an establishment of this kind is another proof, added to the many contained in these pages, that Delaware need not fear comparison with any city of its size in all that goes to illustrate the progressive and up-to-date character of its citizens.

Mr. Cunningham married Emma J. Genier. a daughter of John S. Genier. of France, lie and his wife have been the parents of five children, of whom four are now living, namely: Irene M., George W., Mary M., and Jean J. The family are members of St. Peter's Episcopal Church.

f.OEL LETTS, who was one of Berkshire Township's most highly esteemed citizens, successful business men and prominenl fanners, was born in Morgan Township, Knox Ohio, August e8, [82fi, and died at [896. I lis parents

The parents of Mr. Letts were born in Pennsylvania and they were among the pioneer settlers of Knox County, Ohio. The father secured 400 acres 1 f wild land and settled on it when Indians still roamed through the uncleared forests and game and wild animals were plentiful all through Morgan Township. The parents of Mr. Letts died there. They had ten children and all of this larg£ family were sons with one exception.

Joel Letts was the third member of his parents' family and he remained on the home farm and assisted in the clearing and developing of the land, remaining until his marriage, October 4. 1859, to Ella Lace. Mr-. Letts was bcrn in Luzerne County. Pennsylvania, June 7. [830, and is a daughter of Michael and Elizabeth (Jones) Lace. They also were natives of Luzerne County, and the paternal grandparents, Michael and Anna | Freeman) Pace, were born in Pennsylvania. The greatgrandfather, Michael Pace, was born in Germany. Mr. and Mrs. Letts had three children, namely: Edward Howard, born February 18, [861, died October 19, [865; Arthur Reed, born February 4. 1866, residing in Florida; and Lillian M., who was born March 17. [868. She married Frank Whittier, who is connected with the Sunbury Nczcs.

The late Joel Lett- owned 100 acres of valuable ' land adjoining Sunbury, on the southwest, and also a good house and improved lot in Sunbury. He carried on farmin-- and for tive years was also interested in a hardware business at Sunbury, for two years with a Mr. Payne and tor three years alone. His store was destroyed by fire and he never resumed business but lived retired for three years prior to his death. He was an upright, Christian man ami for many years had been a class leader in the Methodisl Episcopal

Church, lie was also a man who unswervingly followed the path he believed to he right and this was particularly shown in the matter of prohibition. He hail been a temperance advocate from his youth and when the question came up at the polls, he was the first voter of the Prohibition ticket in Berkshire Township.

K. JONES, M. D., physician and surgeon at Radnor, was horn in Troy Township, Delaware County, Ohio, April id, 1853, and is a son of William and Hannah ( Humphreys) Jones.

The father of Dr. Jones was born in Montgomeryshire, Wales, in 1N00. and died at Radnor. Ohio, in [889, aged 83 years. He remained in his own country until a man of 35 years and then came to America, later settled in Troy Township. Delaware County, Ohio, where he carried on farming and stockraising until 1885. when he retired to Radnor. He married a daughter of Edward Humphreys. The latter was a native of Wales and an early settler in Troy Township. William and Hannah Jones had three children to -row to mature years, namely: Elizabeth, T. K. and Ruth A. Elizabeth is deceased. The father was a Welsh Presbyterian in his religious faith, but the mother was a Congregationalist. The paternal grandfather was a soldier in the English army.

Dr. Jones was educated in Troy Township, in the Ohio Business College at Delaware and at the Normal School at Worthington, Ohio. Lor several winter terms he taught school, engaging in farming during the summers and while teaching began the study of medicine under Dr. Fowler, a practitioner at Delaware. He attended the Columbus Medical College. where he was graduated in 1883. He established himself at Radnor, where he has remained ever since, his practice extending over a wide territory. in earlier years he did a great deal of driving through the country, but latterly his practice is more restricted. He is a member of the Delaware County Medical

Dr. Junes married Emma Harsh, residing at Radnor and they have three children, namely: .Martha J I., Albert H. A. and C. Irwin. Mrs. Jones is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, while Dr. Jones continues in his mother's faith ami for several years served as trustee of the Radnor Congregational Church.

Politically, Dr. Jones is a Republican. Fraternally, he belongs t< > Prospect Lodge. F. & A. M., and of Radnor Lodge of Odd Fellows, and has served as district deputy grand master of the latter organization. Mrs. Jones belongs to the auxiliary li dges of these orders, the Eastern Star and the Rebekahs. Dr. Jones and wife are among the most esteemed citizens of Radii* ir.

TANLEY BELL, a veteran of the Civil War and trustee of Oxford Township, has been a life long resident of this community. He was horn two miles southeast of Ashley. Oxford Township. January i, 1843. and is a son of Henry and Mar)- ( Miller) Bell.

Henry Bell was born in Maryland, and came west to Zanesville, Ohio, walking ami carrying his carpenter's tools. His wife came into possession of a piece of land in Oxford Township, Delaware County, upon which they moved. This they cleared and elected thereon buildings, some of which still stand. Mr. Bell became a man of prominence in this vicinity and was frequently called upon to fill local offices, lie served several terms as township trustee. He married Mary Miller, who was born in Zanesville, Ohioj and was a daughter of Jesse and Mary Miller, her father being a shepherd and a very wealthy man. Henry Bell and wife became parents ,,f the following children: John, w no lives in Columbus: Sarah (Poale) deceased; Mary, who h\es on the old home place; Stanley: Robert, who also lives on the old home farm; David, who lives east of Delaware: and Celia, who resides on the old home place. Mr. Bell was

Stanley Bell was reared in Oxford Township where he attended school and worked at home until the Civil War was in progress. He was very anxious to enter the service but could not secure the consent of his father who needed him at home and wished him to remain in school. In 1863, he accompanied his father to Ashley, to see some soldiers depart for the front, and while his father's back was turned jumped tin the train. He enlisted for three months service in Company C. Eightyfifth ( ). Y. I., at the end of which time he returned home for three weeks. He then re-enlisted in Company II. One Hundred and Seventy-fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served till the war was over. He fought at Murfreesboro, Stone River and Nashville and in many skirmishes of importance. While in action. General Jones observed him in an act of bravery and had him advanced in rank to Sergeant-Major. He was with General Sherman's Army at Raleigh, North Carolina, where the war closed, and from there returned to Washington. D. C, and was discharged after taking part in the Grand Review. After returning home he remained there until March, iSoo. when he located on 50 acres in Oxford Township. This land he improved, erected a residence and the necessary buildings ami resided there about 25 years. He then moved across the line into Peru Township. Morrow County, where he lived until October 17, 1904, then bought 23 acres of the old B. S. Brundage place, lying within the corporation limits of the village of Ashley. He has a comfortable home, built of brick, and devotes his time to farming on a small scale.

In [868, Mr. Bell was united in marriage to Harriet Walters, who was born in Oxford Township, and is a daughter of Hosea and Hannah (Heverlo) Watters. They had the following children: Harry, who lives in Cleveland; Bertha, who married Marion Hatton, lives in Brown Township; Lena, who married Frank Librock, lives in Delaware; Arthur, who lives in Delaware, married Minta Hupp, and has a son, Clyde Stanley; Joseph.

Clara, who lives in Oxford Township, is the wife of Harvey Lea. by whom she has two children : Merle and Robert E. ; and May and Elizabeth, both of win mi are at home.

Politically, Mr. Bell is a Republican and at the present time is serving as township trustee and health officer. He formerly served two terms as trustee, and was also member of the School Board. He belongs to the Grange, and to J. E. Coomer Post, No. 281, G. A. R. at Ashley.