Troy Township (part 8 of 12)

REM J. HEALY, a leading citizen of Concord Township, residing on his well-improved farm of 152 acres, was horn where he now resides, on the old Healy homestead in Delaware County, Ohio, August 10. 1850, and is a son of F.henezer and Sophronia (Cotton) Ileal}', and a grandson of Ehenezer and Eunice (Crossman) Healy. The first member of the Healy family that is on record as resident in America, came from England in 1630 and settled at Roxbury, .Massachusetts. Ehenezer Healy, paternal grandfather of Erem J., was horn at Newton, .Massachusetts, February 3, 1768, and died at Sennett, New York, September 22, 1857, aged nearly ninety years. In 1793 he settled in Cayuga County. New York, where he bought an undivided half of lot 8, on which the town of Sennett now stands, paying $2.50 ner acre, which he added to an adjoining farm he already owned. In the autumn of 1793 he returned to Newton, Massachusetts, where he was married to Eunice Crossman. In the following February, Mr. and Mrs. Healy started for New York, reaching the new home in thirteen days. Ehenezer Healy was a man of great enterprise and became prominent in the section in which he settled. His farm lay on the line of travel to the Western Reserve, and for a number of years he kept a well-patronized tavern. He a deacon in the Baptisl Church. Ill- wife died September [6, [810. They had the following children: Lyman \\\. John Mason,

Nathaniel, Ehenezer and Sallie, twins. Eliza H., and two who died in infancy. Mr. Ileal) was married (second) to Anna Leonard. March 11, 1S11, and they had one son, George. Mr. Healy built his barn in 1796 and in it the first Baptist Association in Cayuga County was formed in 1801.

Ebenezer Healy (2d), father of Erem J., was horn in Cayuga County, New York, January 29, 1806. He grew up on his father's farm and was married November 5, [838, to Sophronia Cotton, who was horn in 1809. and died November 29, 1884. aged seventy-five years. Immediately after marriage, Ebenezer Healy and bride set out to find a western home. They traveled to Buffalo, thence to ( lc\ eland, and from there by way of canal to Columbus, where Mrs. Healy remained, while her husband started out prospecting, traveling over a large part of the neighboring country on foot. Finally he found land to please him - a farm well located and with fertile soil - 152 acres situated in Concord Township. Delaware County, and this he bought. The land at that time was largely covered with timber. By December 5, 1838, Mr. and Mrs. Healy had established their household goods which they had brought from New York, in a temporary dwelling on the new farm and in this location Ehenezer Healy (2d) remained until his death, which occurred October 25, [873, when he was sixty-seven years old. His three children were: Erem J., subject of this sketch; Eunice, who died at the age of ten years: and Eliza, who married James T. Hutchinson, residing at Delaware.

Erem J. Healy grew to manhood on the present farm and obtained his schooling in the district schools. In 1870 he was married to Mary J. Freshwater, who died in 1890, a thirty-six years. She was a daughter of George and Sallie freshwater, the former of whom was the first white child horn in Concord Township, where he died in 1906, at the age of ninety-three year-. His wife died in 1872. They had five children. The children bori Mr. and Mrs. Healy were as follows: Sarah Sophronia. who married George Berlet reside- on a farm near Delaware, and has two daughters - Helen and Florence; Eliza Rae, who married Frank Loveless, a mail clerk on the Big Four Railroad, residing at Cincinnati, and has one daughter - Violet; Alice,' who married H. O. Moore, a farmer of Concord Township, and has two children - George and Harold: and Minnie, who married W. C. Mc- Cloud. who is engaged in farming in Concord Township. Mr. Healy was married (secondly) October 26, 1893, to Estelle Krohn, who is a daughter of H. S. and Anna Elizabeth ( Swisher) Krohn, and who was educated in the Galion High School and Otterbein University, and for five years was a successful teacher in various high schools. They have two bright boys - Eldredge J., aged thirteen -. and Russell Krohn, aged five years. Mr. Healy is a director in the Deposit Bank at Delaware. He is a member of the order of Knights of Pythias, being connected with Lodge No. 525 at Bellpoint. He has long been a leading factor in local politics and has represented Concord Township on the Republican Central Committee, for a number of years. He has been very active in educational movements and largely through his efforts the township high school was established here, it being the first one in the county outside of Delaware. He is a member of the United Brethren Church.

STER GILEAD PEET, a representative citizen of Thompson Township, where he is engaged in farming and sheep-raising, was born in Berlin Township, four miles east of Delaware on the Sunburv Pike, June 20. [855. His parents were William J. and Anna (Welch) Peet, and he is a grandson of Alba Peet, who migrated with his family from Connecticut to Franklin County, ( Ihio, prior b [830, settling near Worthington. They resided there about nine years and then came to Berlin Township, Delaware County. Alba Peet's wife was in maidenhood a Miss Orton. Alba Peet removed subsequently to Delaware, where he died in [876 at the age of 84 years.

He and his wife reared three children, namely: Judd, who died in 1862; Orpha, who married David Croncelton and died in Delaware about 1904 at the age of 84 years; and William J., father of the subject of this sketch. Their other children, of whom they had several, died young.

William J. Peet was horn in Connecticut and accompanied his parents when they removed to Ohio, he being then about nine years of age. He was brought up to agricultural life and while a resident of Berlin Township he purchased a farm there. This he sold in 1862 and purchased land in Thompson Township, taking up his abode in the house that is now the property of his son Lester. In 1882 he removed to Richwood, where he died in 1886. At the time of his death be owned a farm of 221 acres. He was three times married: First to Penelope Halley. who bore him one daughter, Ida. The latter married a Mr. Thurston, of Knox County, and died subsequently in Paulding Count}-, Ohio. Mr. Peet married, secondly, Anna Welch, who was a daughter of Hiram Welch and a native of Delaware County. Of this union there were three children, namely : Lester Gilead, subject of this article; William L., who resides in Richwood. Union County, Ohio; and Fannie, who died in infancy. William J. Peet's third wife was a widow. Mrs. Melissa Evans. They were married in 1861, and she is still living at the advanced age of 92 years. Mr. f^eet removed in 1882 to Richwood, where he died four years later at the age of 69.

Lester G. Peet was educated in the district school, which he attended for some time in Richwood and for about a year in Delaware. He was married in 1X82 to Miss I lattie Cone, a daughter of John and Mary (Williams) Cone, and located on the farm which he now owns and cultivates. This union has been blessed by the birth of four children, namely: Mary B., Georgianna, Ralph C, and Stanley, all of whom are residing at home. Stanley, the youngest, being now t8 years old.

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there. Mr. Peet goes out daily to his tarn: which comprises 250 acres and which he has improved considerably since it came into his possession. Besides carrying on agriculture, he feeds Western Iambs for the market. He is a member of the Rising Sun Lodge, No. 72. K. of P., at Richwood, and he and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church in that place. He is a Democrat politically and has served as township clerk and

Board. A good, practical farmer, he is one cf the successful men of the township, of which he and his wife are among the most respected residents.

LONZO FLEMING HOSKINS, a prosperous and enterprising general farmer, of Thompson Township, was born on the homestead where he now resides. April 8. 1855, son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Fleming) Hoskins. His paternal grandfather. John Hoskins. was a native of Wales, who emigrated to America about 1807, landing in the city of Baltimore. He was an earlv settler in Delaware County, locating first near Millville, now Warrensburg, later settling on a farm adjoining that of the subject of this sketch to the south. The farm was then covered with heavy timber, no improvements having been made, and should therefore be referred to in this connection as wild land rather than a piece of agricultural property. He built a log- cabin on it and began the arduous work of clearing- oft" the timber. In course of time the improvements made by him completely changed the aspect of the place. The log cabin gave way to a brick house, and smiling fields appeared instead of the trackless forest. There he and his wife spent the rest of their lives. Their family included 12 children, several of whom died in infancy. The foil,, wing is their record in brief: Jane, married John Randall. Rachel became the wife of John Lenox. Betsy married Owen Avery. Another daughter. Ann, married George Mover. Henrv married a Mis> Fields. Jacob ( lather of the subject of this sketch) married Elizabeth Fleming. Perry married Hannah Deck. Ebenezer never married.

Jacob Hoskins was bom on the farm in Thompson Township above referred to, March 21, 1822. and resided there all his life. He married Elizabeth Fleming, who was a daughter of Crazier Fleming, a native of Ireland, who settled in Radnor Township. Delaware County, at an early day. Jacob Hoskins settled on the farm now owned and occupied by his son Alonzo, and made thereon some of the first improvements, building the present residence about 1870. Soon afterwards he erected the barn that stands on the farm. The first house was a weather-boarded building, which was destroyed by fire, after which Mr. Hoskins erected a log house. About 1870 he built the present residence. His wife Elizabeth died in 1862. She had borne him six children, as follows: Oliver, who was a druggist residing in Prospect, married Miss Ellen Greek; Jennie who died in 1862; Alice, who is single, resides in Prospect ; Alonzo F. married Miss Jennie Fields, daughter of Marshall Fields, of Delaware County, Ohio; Ida. who is single, resides in Prospect ; and one son who died in infancy.

Alonzo F. Hoskins was educated in the district schools and was brought up to farm life and labor. He was married in 1882 and subsequently resided in several different places, being a resident of Union County for nine years. For the past seven years he has occupied the old Hoskins homestead in Thompson Township, the farm which he owns and cultivates successfully, containing 103 acres. He is a highly esteemed citizen of the township and is well versed in the science of farming. He is a member of Prospect Lodge. F. & V M., No. 144: Durwood Lodge. K. of P.. at Prospect (No. 153): and of the Prospect

Mrs. Jennie Hoskins died February 15. 1903. She and her husband had been the parents of the following children : Ethel, residing at home: Annie B., wile of Albert B. Keef, residing in Cleveland, Ohio; and Leah.

HARLES E. McELWEE, who conies of an old and respected Delaware County family, is a prosperous farmer and also an undertaker, and resides in Harlem Township. He was born in this township May 14, 1869. and is a son of Joseph and Mary (Haycook) Mc- Elwee, and grandson of John McEhvee.

John McEhvee was born in Virginia and there grew to maturity and was married. His first wife's maiden name was Orndorff, and they reared six sons and three daughters, of whom Joseph was the oldest. His second wife was Margaret Haycook and they had four daughters and one son. He came to Delavtare County, Ohio, at an early age and here lived the remainder of his life. Joseph McEhvee was born in Virginia ami was young- when his parents came to Ohio, and received his education in the schools of Harlem Township. He has always followed farming, owning a farm of 125 acres in addition to property in Centerville, and has ranked as one of the progressive men of the community for many years. He married Mary Haycook, who was born in Harlem Township and is a daughter of Amos Haycook, who was a native of New Jersey. Amos Haycook came to Harlem Township, Delaware County, at an earlyperiod and followed fanning near Centerville where he owned property. This marriage resulted in the birth of two children: Charles E. ; and Zora, who is the wife of Luther Johnson, an implement dealer of Westerville. Joseph McElwee is a Republican in politics. He is a member of the Knights of Pythias at Centerville.

I harles E. McElwee was reared. on the home farm and was educated in the common schools of Harlem Township, and a high school in Franklin County. He began farming in his youth and has always followed that

September 27, 1888, Mr. McElwee was joined in the bonds of matrimony with Miss Lucy Wilcox, who was born near Richwood, Union County, September 26. 1868, and is a daughter of Martin Wilcox, who was born in this county and made his home here all his life. He was engaged in farming in Berkshire Township. He was an unusually wellinformed man, having been a great traveler, visiting in many States and viewing many points of historical interest. Mr. and Mrs. McElwee have four children : William. Blanche, Charles and Lucy. All were born on the farm on which they now live. Fraternally, he is a member of the Knights of Pythias, at present serving as master of exchequer, and has filled all the other offices, and twice he has been a delegate of the home lodge to the ( hand Lodge. He is also a member of the Patrons of Husbandry and both he and wife belong to the auxiliary lodge. They are consistent members of the Christian Church.

I. BOLLOCK, cashier of the Delaware National Bank, was born at Port Clinton. Ohio, in i860, and came to Delaware in 1887. His education was secured at the points where his father, who was a minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church, happened to be stationed, but it was thorough and practical, and was completed at the Ohio Wesleyan University. Mr. Pollock entered into business as bookkeeper for W. Z. Evans, with whom he remained for over six years. He then came to the Delaware County National Hank as teller and bookkeeper, later becoming assistant cashier, and in 1900 was elected cashier. The Delaware National Bank began its career as a branch of the old State Hank of Ohio, and was established in 1845, being succeeded in [865 by the Delaware County National Bank, which institution became the Delaware National Bank, January 7, 1905. lis officers are:

V. T. Hills, president; L. L. Denison, vicepresident, and E. I. Pollock, cashier. It lias a capital stuck of $150,000, and is a carefully and profitably managed institution. As cashier Mr. Pollock has made man}- friends for the bank, his genial manner and accommodating demeanor making him an agreeable person with whom to do business.

In 1SS4 Mr. Pollock was married to Alice C. Armstrong, of Delaware. He has always taken a good citizen's interest in public affairs and for a number of years has been president of the City Council. He retains his old fraternity membership, in the Beta Theta Pi Society of the < )hio Wesleyan University. He is a member of the St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church, which he is serving as a steward.

OSEPH 11. ANDREWS,a well-known resident of Delaware Township, Delaware County, Ohio, who owns and operates a fine farm of 50 acres, was horn July 27, 1869, in Concord Township. Delaware County, and is a son of Dr. Hugh B. and Mary E. ( Dall ) Andrews. Hugh Andrews, grandfather of J. H.. was horn in 1781, in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, and came to Ohio when u years old. He served in the War of 1812, being with Hull when he surrendered, and after the war settled in Fairfield County, Ohio, where he followed the trade of tailor and later took up farming, which he continued until his death. His son, Dr. Hugh B. Andrews, was born October 6, 1819. in Fairfield County, and in the spring of 1852 came to Delaware County, where for many years he practiced medicine, but subsequently settled on a farm in Concord T vvnship consisting of 85 acres, where he lias since carried on general farming and stock raising. Originally a Whig, Mr. Andrews is now a Republican. He is a' member of the United Brethren Church. Air. Andrews was married to Alary E. Dall, who was the daughter (if James Dall. and five children were born to this union: John and James II., who are deceased; Nettie E., who is the wife of David Bailey of Concord Township; Maggie, who

J. H. Andrews received a common school education in his native township, and spent one year at Lebanon, Ohio, and two years at what is now Ada University. He taught several terms before entering the last named institution. He left school to make his campaign for the office of count}' recorder, to which he was elected in 1899, and in which he served until September, 1906. On April 1, 1907, he purchased bis present farm of fifty acres in Delaware Township, where he gives special attention to the raising of corn and hay, selling most of the latter, while the former is fed to his fine Chester White hogs.

Air. Andrews was married to Jessie C. Cutler, who is the daughter of Orange D. Cutler, formerly of Jerome, but now of Delaware, Ohio. One daughter. Alary Stiles, has been horn to this union. Mr. Andrews and his wife belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church. Fraternally he is connected with Delaware Lodge No. 76 of the Elks, of which he is esteemed loyal knight, and the Odd Fellows at Jerome, Ohio, of which he is past grand and of which he was district deputy grand master for four years ; and at one time was a member of Delaware Encampjnent N . 52, of the Odd Fellow-.

Rof. Cyrus B. Austin. D. D.

ROF. CYRUS B. AUSTIN. D. D., Dean of Women of the Ohio We - leyan University, and professor of Mathematics and Astronomy on the faculty of that institution, was horn in Clinton County. Ohio, son of David S. and Lois (Smith) Austin. The Austin family is, well and favorably known throughout Clinton County, where Prof. Austin's father was a substantial farmer and a man of large influence in civic and religious matters. He was a local preacher in the Methodist Church. His death occurred in (886. His wife, the Professor's mother, is still living in Wilmington, Ohio. The}' reared a family of eight children.

Cyrus B. Austin acquired his elementary education in the schools of his native county, and subsequently entered the Ohio Wesleyan University, where he was graduated in 1879. Immediately following his graduation he was elected Tutor of Mathematics in the university. A few years later he was made a professor in the department of which he is now the head. In 1883 he was placed in charge of Monnett Hall, the home for the young women of the university, which position he still holds with the official title of Dean of Women. Since 1883 Monnett Hall has been greatly improved and its size more than doubled. Twelve teachers and 260 pupils reside in the building. Monnett Hall was formerly the Ohio Wesleyan Female College, and was founded in 1854; additional facts in regard to it may be found in another part of this volume.

Dr. Austin was married in 1884 to Mary McVay, who is a daughter of Jason McVay, formerly of Columbus, Ohio. They have three sons - Jason McVay, Raymond Brooks and Cyrus Bash lord, of whom the two elder are students at the Ohio Weslevan University, while Cyrus is attending the public schools. Dr. Austin is a member of the Central Ohio Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which church the family are all members. Politically he is a Republican. His fraternal affiliations are with the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity and the Free Masons.

P. WINTERMUTE, who is interested in a number of business enterprises at Delaware, notably the Delaware Hardware Company, was born February 25, 1N54. in Muskingum County, Ohio, son of ^.shfordby and Mary (Fleming) Wintermute. When he was six years old, the parents of Ah-. Wintermute moved to Licking County, where his boyhood was spent. lie was about 21 years of age when he came to Delaware County and found a position as clerk in a mercantile store at Norton, but four years later he returned to Licking Count v. where he carried on a similar business for four years. He then went back to Norton and bought a half interest in the store of his uncle, J. F. Wintermute, when the firm became A. P. Wintermute & Company, and this firm continued in business until 1893. when J. H. Schaaf bought the interest of J. F. Wintermute, the style being then changed to Wintermute & Schaaf. The firm later purchased a hardware store at Waldo. When the partnership was dissolved, Mr. Wintermute took the Norton store which he conducted under the name of A. P. Wintermute until 1003. when he sold out and came to Delaware. In January, 1906, he purchased an interest in the Delaware Hardware Company and he has made a number of other excellent investments in this city and the vicinity.

In 1878. Mr. Wintermute was married to Emma E. Schaaf. who was born in Marion County, right on the Delaware Count}- line. They have two children: lmogene and Edna. The family belong to the Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church of Delaware.

While still a resident of Norton. Mr. Wintermute was elected township treasurer, in [884 and served in that capacity until his removal to Delaware, in 1903, resigning after serving seven days in the new term t> 1 which he had been re-elected. In 1884 he was appointed postmaster under a Republican administration and served continuously until 1003. with the exception of three years during the administration of President Cleveland.

at Radnor, has been prominent in the affairs of this section of Delaware County for many years. Me was born at Radnor, Ohio. May 22. 1 837, and is a son of George and Nancy (Perrv) Wolfley. and a grandson of Lewis Wolfley.

Lewis Wolfley was born in Germanv and after he came to America he settled in Pennsylvania, where he married Mary Tute for his second wife. George Wolfley, son of Lewis and .Mary (Tute) Wolfley. was born in Lan- caster County, Pennsylvania, July 8, [807, and died at Radnor, December 29, [879. When he was three months old his parents moved to Lancaster, Ohio, where they resided until the death of the father. On .May 3, [823, George Wolfley came to Radnor, with his widowed mother, teaching several terms, having settled on a farm which was situated one and one-half miles of what is now Radnor village. The first settler on the place had been a pioneer of 1805 and he left a log cabin into which the Wolfley family moved. George Wolfley resided "ii that farm until 1871. when he sold out ami moved into Radnor. He was a man of sterling traits of character, active in both public affairs and in the educational and religious advancement of his community, lie was one of tlie pillars of the Methodist Episcopal Church and was as firm in his belief as were his neighbors and close friends. John Humphreys and James Kyle, in theirs, the former being a Congregationalist and the latter a Baptist. These three representative men controlled and promoted many of the industries of the neighborhood' and were warm friends as long as thev lived. In his political views. George Wolfley was first a Whig and later a Republican. For twenty-five successive years he served as township clerk and he filled other offices.

George Wolfley married Nancy Perry. who was a daughter of Robert Perry. He was born in Wales and left home when a boy of [6 years with the intention of being a sailor, and came to America on a vessel in that capacity. When again on land he decided to make the United States his. home, and after working at farming for four years in the State of New York, he went to Baltimore, with the intention of returning to Wales in order to bring his parents hack with him. As he walked down a street in that city he was amazed to see a woman who walked with his mother's peculiar gait and when he stopped her it proved indeed to be the mother whom he had imagined to be in Wales. The meeting was an affecting" one and the mother had no idea that her sailor son was in America. The Perry family, consisting of father, mother, Roberl and several other children, then made their way to Delaware County, Ohio, and were the first settlers in Radnor Township, this being in 1803. In 181 [, Robert Perry married Sarah Hoskins and their first child was the mother of Mr. Wolfley. She was born March 22. [812, and died August 24. [894. Henry and Robert Perry helped to organize the first Methodist Episcopal Church in the township, the first place of worship being a log cabin. Robert Perry was one of the first trustees of the township. He died in September, [852, aged 66 years.

When Robert Perry found his parents in Baltimore, he learned that they had left Wale-. in 1802. Together they came to Ohio and reached Radnor Township in May, [803, where Henry Perry secured 100 acres of land and he remained with his sous until the following Julw two of them having accompanied him. the rest of the family having remained in Baltimore. They made the trip from that city to Radnor in a cart, and the family was reunited in November. The two sons who were left in the woods alone were Levi and Reuben and they had early learned the use of firearms. Game was plentiful and they had no difficulty in finding sufficient food and by the time the father returned thev were able to show him a large part of cleared land. They had many undesirable visitors in wandering Indians, who were not always friendly, and were invariably thievish. On numerous occasions the Perry boys were forced to show their mettle but there is no record that they ever evinced any cowardice or failed to rout their enemies. They were pioneers by instinct anil when they grew to manhood and the country in their neighborhood had become settled, they left home and again became pioneers, making homes for themselves in the still uncivilized regions of Indiana.

Of the seven children born to George Wolfley and wife, the survivors are four, but six passed infancy, namely: Lewis, who is a veteran of the Civil War. resides at Olathe. Kansas, having served in Company A. One Hundred and Forty-fifth Regiment. Ohio National Guard; Robert, who died in Kansas in

1896, was a member of the same regiment; George T. ; Sarah, who was accidentally killed in a runaway, at the age of six years; Ebenezer. residing at Edgerton, Kansas, served in the Civil War as a member of the Second Regiment, Ohio Heavy Artillery; John M., who died in 1881, served in the Ohio National Guard; and Margaret Ellen, who married William H. Dildine, of Prospect.

George T. Wolfley attended the local schools and later spent three years at the ( )hio Wesleyan University, following which he taught several terms of school. In 1867 he moved to Shelby County, Illinois, where he engaged in teaching school during the winters and farming during the summers until 1876, when he returned to Delaware County and for seven years engaged in farming in Troy Township. In the spring of 1883 he came to Radnor, where he embarked in a mercantile business and conducted a store for twenty and onehalf years, on April 1. 1904. selling it to Powell & Coonfare. From 1888 to 1904. Mr. Wolfley was in the tile business under the firm name of Wolfley & Son. during which time he erected all the buildings used in the industry and carried on a large trade. From 1897 until [904 he gave his attention to managing the mill, his son and partner. H. W Wolfley, having moved to Prospect. In 1889, Mr. Wolfley was first appointed postmaster at Radnor, by President Harrison, and held the office for four years. On January 1. [898, he was appointed postmaster by President McKinley and he has been the incumbent ever since. He is an ardent Republican and is in close touch with political matters in this section. On various occasions he has been elected to other offices, being one of the reliable and substantial men of the community, but he has not

At political favors for himself and when he was elected justice of the peace for Radnor, he refused to serve. During his first residence in Troy Township he served as a trustee and also served one year in Radnor Township as assessor. In [864, Mr. Wolfley en 1 in Company P. One Hundred and Forty-fifth Regiment. Ohio National Guard, and

Mr. Wolfley was married to Louisa Darst, who is a daughter of Samuel Darst, of Troy Township, Delaware County, and five of their six children reached mature years, namely: Harvey W., residing at Prospect; Jennie F., who married Thomas L. Wiggins, residing at Portales. New Mexico; Nannie B. ; Cora L, who married Daniel Ritter, residing in Radnor Township, and Hattie. Mr. Wolfley and family belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he is a trustee, and has held all of the offices of a layman. He is a member of Prospect Lodge, F. & A. M., and he served four years as master of Tower Hill Lodge, No. 493, in Illinois.

AMES R.THOMAS, who owns a magnificent farm of 200 acres in Radnor Township, on which he is extensively engaged in farming and stock raising, was born February 11. 1863. in Radnor Township, Delaware County, Ohio, and is a son of James and Elizabeth ( Evans I Thomas.

James Thomas, father of James R.. was born in Montgomeryshire, Wales, and died in Radnor Township. April <;, 1891. aged 74 years. At the age of 12 years he accompanied his parents to America. They lived for three years at Utica. New York, and then came to, Delaware. Mr. Thomas was employed in Pettibone's hotel and drove a stage coach for a number of years, after which he bought a farm in Troy Township on which he remained until 1855, when he came to Radnor Township, selling his Tmy Township farm and buying one north of Radnor village. It was wild land at that time, which he cleared off and here developed a valuable property. He married Elizabeth Evans, who was also born in Montgomeryshire, Wales. They had 11 children, nine of whom survived infancy, namely: Mary,, who is the widow of David W. Jones. resides at Radnor; Robert, who lives in Rad- in r Township; Margaret, who is the wife of Rees W. Jones, of Radnor Township; William, who died in February, 1907, was the first break in the mature family in fifty years; Ji 1 i 1 1 . who lives in Radnor Township ; Elizabeth, who married Charles Dildine, of Ashley Township: James R. : Martha, who married Samuel Seigfried, residing- in Delaware Township; and Alice, who married William Wiser of Troy Township. The parents reared their children in the faith of the Congregational Church.

issisted his father until his own marriage. He was educated in the excellent public schools of Radnor Township and his interests have been centered almost entirely in this section. In

[884 he bought his present farm of 200 acres and has 100 acres under the plow, but wheat is the only crop he markets, lie keeps 30 head of Shorthorn cattle. 100 Chester White hogs and from ro to 12 burses. He erected a very tine residence on his farm and a substantial barn 40 by 50 feet in dimensions, with 16-foot pi >sts.

Air. Thomas married Lavina Feaster. who is a daughter of James Feaster. of Troy Township, and they have five children: Hazel. Goldie, Wealthy. Erma and Arden James. Mr. Thomas and family belong to the Congregational Church. In political sentiment, Mr. Thomas is a Republican, but his interest is only that of a good citizen who is anxious ti > see the laws upheld.

SHTOX STOVER CONKLIN, cashier of the Deposit Banking Company, of Delaware, was born in [870, in Berlin Township. Delaware County. Ohio, and is a 50H of the lin G mklin. John Conklin was born in Licking County, . and was brought to Orange Township, Delaware O unity, in childhood. During the Civil War he served as a member of Company C. Fifth Independent Cavalry, which was afterward merged with the Thirteenth Ohio

Ashton S. Conklin was educated in Berlin Township, where he subsequently taught school, remaining six years in one district. In 1894 he came to Delaware and accepted the position of deputy county clerk, in which he continued until June, 1898, when he began work fur the Deposit Banking Company as bookkeeper. In October, 1900, he was elected assistant cashier and served in that capacity until he assumed the duties of county auditor, tn which position he was elected in the fall of 1904. and in which he made a. good record. April 1, 1908, he was elected to his present position as cashier of the Deposit Banking Company. Politically, he is a Republican and he has always been more or less active in politics, and is in close touch with the leader^ of his party in this locality.

In October. 1901, Mr. Conklin was married to Loma Owen, who is a daughter of H. F. Owen. He belongs tn the United Brethren Church. Fraternally, he is connected with the Masons, and the Knights of Pythias, and belongs socially to organizations which have charity for their object.

AVID T. PERKINS, who has been prominently identified with the development of Ostrander; was born October 25, 1840. in Dover Township, Union County. Ohio, on Little Mill Creek, and is a son of Schuyler and Rebecca (Rittenhouse) Perkins.

Schuyler Perkins was born in Albemarle County, Virginia, a son of Samuel Perkins. and he remained in his native State until after marriage and the birth of one child, when he moved tn Iv^s County, Ohio. He remained there two years, when, having found land ti > suit him better in Dover Township, Union County, he brought his family tn tin- section, where he secured 137 acre- for Si. 37 an In order to make his payments be was oblige 1 to sell his "dandy-wagon," to chop down ti and tn exercise every known principle oi strict economy. He gradually cleared his land and put in a first crop, but the work was wearisome and often discouraging' as he had neither farm implements nor machinery. He built on his land the log cabin in which his son David T. was horn and continued to live in it until he erected a substantial frame house. At the time of his death he was the owner of several hundred acres of excellent land which he had acquired through farming and stock raising. He married a daughter of Henry and Martha (Turner) Rittenhouse, and they had 12 children horn to them, of whom the following reached maturity : William H.. residing in Dover Township; Samuel Price, who died aged eighteen years; Martha Jane, who is the widow of Perry J. Sherman, residing in Dover Township; James H., residing at Hutchinson. Kansas; David T. ; Frances Elizabeth, deceased, who was the wife of William Abrams, of Iowa; Daniel Morgan, residing in Oklahoma; and Adoniram Judson, residing at ( >-- trander. Schuyler Perkins was a faithful member of the Baptist Church and in earlv days frequently rode six miles on horseback in order to attend religious exercises.

David T. Perkins obtained his education in a log school-house near his home, three months in the winter being all that was offorded him, as from bOyh 1 lie was kept busy on the home farm, on which he continued to live until he was 2] years old. He then visited Indiana and remained one winter in Fulton County, during which time he was first married, after which he returned to Dover Township and engaged in farming for a fewyears. After his wife's death he went back to Indiana and lived for two years with his father-in-law, and then returned once more to Doyer Township, where he purchased a farm of 100 acres, which he operated until 1907. He now owns 105 acres of land which he uses for grazing in summer, also owns 54 acres in and adjoining Ostrander.

Mr. Perkins was one of the organizers of the Ostrander Banking Company. In 189] he bought 66 acres 0f land from Dr. John Fields, which he platted and made into town lots. He erected his own fine two-story brick residence on the southwest corner of North and Fourth Streets. All of the attractive and substantial houses which stand on Fourth Street and on the south side of North Street, west of Mr. Perkins' residence, are built mi the laud which he has improved since [891. Probably more than any other individual. Mr. Perkins has developed ami improved Ostrander.

Mr. Perkins was married (first) in Fulton Ci unty, Indiana. March 31. 1863. to Lydia A. Hudkins. a daughter of Daniel and Sarah Hudkins, residents of Kewanna, Indiana. They had three children: Marion P., born March 3, [864, residing at Muscatine, Iowa; Sarah Rebecca, who died in infancy; and Olive Candace, who was bom September '1. 1866, and died aged 26 years. Mrs. Perkins died April 12, [871. She was a consistent member of the Baptist Church. Mr. Perkins was married (second) September 18, 1873. to Melissa ( i. Rittenhouse. who was born March 2T,, 185 1. and died February 18. 1905. She was a daughter of Thomas Rittenhouse and a granddaughter of Samuel Rittenhouse ami a grandniece of Henry Rittenhouse, who was a Revolutionary soldier. To his second marriage .Mr. Perkins had horn the following children; Floron D., born July 4. 1874. who is a member of the faculty of a Baptist College at Williamsburg, Kentucky: Norman B., born June 17, 1877, residing at Williamsburg; Cora Belle, born June 13. 1N78. who married Frank Shover, of < tstrander; James E., born July [8, [880, residing at Westburn. Tennessee: Maude M., burn April 18, 1883. who married Prof. Harvard Valance, residing at Columbus; and Ervin C, born May 2, [893, residing at Williamsburg, Kentucky.

In political preference, Mr. Perkins is a Democrat but he is not active in politics. On several occasions he has accepted office, but has never sought it and has served as trustee of both Dover and of Scioto Townships. He is a member of Palestine Lodge. F. & A. M.. at Marvsville. Union County, Ohio. He is a member of Springdale Baptist Church.

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[1 >M \S B. JONES, a prominent retired fanner of Radnor Township, was born in Belmont County, Ohio, December 20, [834, and is a son of Nicholas and Elizabeth (Warner) Jones.

The founder of this family in America was Griffin Jones, who came from England to America at a very early day. when somewhat advanced in years, but his son Edward, who was the grandfather of Thomas E., was born after he settled in Virginia. Edward Junes learned the carpenter trade and he also was employed as an overseer on Virginia plantations. He was a soldier in the War of 1812 and received a land warrant on that account, but he never made use of it. His last years were spent at the home of his son Nicholas, in Delaware Count}', Ohio, where he died in 1856, at the age of 62 years. He married Nancy Wharton and they had several children. She had five brothers, all of whom hecame ministers either of the Baptist or the Methodist Episcopal faith.

Nicholas Junes was born near Fredericksburg. Virginia, in January, 1807. and died in ( )hio, in 1868. He remained in Virginia until the construction of the National road was under way, when he came to Ohio and engaged as a hotel clerk at Morristown, in Belmont County. He married Elizabeth Warner, who died in 1883, aged 72 years. She was a daughter of Henry Warner, who kept the hotel at Morristown, in which Mr. Jones was employed as a clerk. To this marriage were born 12 children, the following of whom grew to maturity : Edward, who was a physician, died in Missouri: Thomas I',.; Nicholas, who resides in Nebraska; Winfield S., who resides at Moberly, Missouri; Mary, who is the wife of Sidney Howe, of Black Rock, Arkansas; Charles, who resides near Rochester, New York; and Stella, deceased, who married Ruins Wells of Chicago, who is also deceased.

Nicholas Jones and wife continued to live in Belmont County, until after the birth of Thomas B.. when they came to Troy Township. Delaware County, where Mr. Jones built a log cabin in the woods and subsequently cleared up an excellent farm. He was a man of more than ordinary intelligence and force of character and so impressed his fellow citizens that for many years he was retained in public office. In politics he was first a \\ lug and later a Republican and he was elected a justice of the peace in Troy Township and served for u consecutive years. In 1847 he was elected sheriff of Delaware County, an office he efficiently filled for four years, leaving it to became county auditor fur a like period. He then returned to Troy Township, where he bought what was known as the broom-corn farm, hut five years later he sold that property and retired to Delaware, where the remainder of his life was passed. Both he and wife were leading members of the Baptist Church.

Thomas B. Jones was educated in the public schools of Troy Township and at the Ohio Wesleyan University. He engaged in farming with his father until his marriage in 1861 and continued to live in Troy Township until 1866, when he came to Radnor Township: In the above year he bought his farm of 187 acres on which, until within the past two years, he has carried on general farming and stock raising. He made all the improvements here and erected all the buildings except the residence.

In 1 861, Mr. Jones was married to Ellen Bush, who is a daughter of David Bush, of Troy Township. Mrs. Jones was a school teacher for a number of years in southern Ohio and in Iowa, prior to her marriage. Of the ten children born to Air. and Mrs. Jones, all but one reached maturity, as follows: Louis J., residing at Lorain. Ohio: .Mice, who married Cadwallader Price, residing at Magnetic Springs, in Union Count}': Thomas Bennett, deceased: Walter A., residing in Concord Township; Victor W., residing at Columbus: Hosea H.. residing in Radnor Township: Elizabeth, who married Edmund Morrison, residing on the home place; and Anna, who married Frank < iraham. residing in Thompson Township. Mr. Jones and family belong to the Baptist Church at Radnor.

andot Indians riding through Troy Township on their way to the Ohio River. They impressed him as a very jolly company, singing as they went on out of hearing. They never returned to this section. Mr. Jones remembers also the mob that came out from Columbus, in 1844, for the purpose of tearing down the gates along the Columbus & Sandusky turnpike road. When they reached Tin mias Casey's gate, in Troy Township, they found a band of militia awaiting them and when the mob persisted in tearing clown the gate, the militia fired and wounded one of the invaders. In spite of the militia the gate was demolished.

OHN P. CRASSER, a prominent business citizen of Delaware, senior member of the cigar manufacturing firm of Grasser & I bias, was born in Bavaria, Germany, July 10, 1858. and 1- a sun of Michael and Eva ( Bayerlein) Grasser.

The father of Mr. Grasser was also a native of Bavaria, where he was a man of considerable importance, being a general fanner and owning 100 acres of land, a very large amount in that country of small farms. He never came to America, but survived in his own land into advanced age, dying December 14. 1903, when 83 years old. He married Eva Bayerlein, who died in 1893, aged j^ years. Their family consisted of six sons and two daughters, two of the former coming to America, John I', and John George.

John 1'. Grasser was reared in the town of Neudorf and was educated in the parochial school, his parents being of the Catholic faith. He assisted his father on the home farm until [882, when lie crossed the Atlantic and joined his brother, who had settled at Baltimore, Maryland, in [872. \i'ter a visit of two months there, Mr. Grasser came to Ohio, reaching Delaware November 2j. [882. He continued to be active in various lines of industry at Delaware until [886, when he hecame a stockholder in the Delaware Co-operative Cigar Company and went to work for this concern. In 1893 ne formed a partnership with August Dauernheim under the firm name of Dauernheim & Grasser and they purchased the business of the Delaware Co-operative Company and continued together until 1897, when Mr. Grasser bought out his partner's interest. He continued to carry on the business alone until 1898, when he admitted W. E. Haas to partnership and the firm style became Grasser & Haas. Employment is given to about nine people and 400,000 cigars are annually turned out. The leading brands are the Henry Gray, the Ripper and Tom Watts, the last being a ten cent cigar.

In 1903. Mr. Grasser re-visited his native land and while there made some investigations into his ancestry. He found it easy to trace back to Hans Grasser, a senator in Nurnberg in 1452. The family own a coat of arms which displays the symbols of eagle, sickle and crown, each of which have a distinctive significance.

In politics, Mr. Grasser is a Democrat. He is a member of the Catholic Church and of many of its strong organizations, including the Catholic Society, of which he has been secretary and treasurer at various times; of the Knights of Columbus: of the Catholic Knights of Ohio, of which he is treasurer. He is treasurer also of the Federation of Catholic Societies. He is a member of the fraternal order of Eagles. He is a public-spirited, progressive man. one who has prospered through his own efforts. He has literary tastes and takes pride in his private collection of well-assorted literarv works.

retired farmer of Scioto Tow; who has resided at Ostrander [903, still retains 122 acres of land in Delaware County and 120 acres in Union County. Ohio. He was born in Albemarle County. Virginia, January 24, 1834, and is a son of Henry and Martha ( Turner ) Rittenhouse.

Henry Rittenhouse was born in Pennsylvania and was taken in childhood to Virginia by his father, who settled in the rich lands of Albemarle Count}-, where he acquired a large plantation and slaves to work it. He died on his Virginia land prior to the Civil War and during the great struggle about one-third of the estate was lost. It made no difference to Hamilton \\\, however, as he never claimed any part of it. Henry Rittenhouse married Martha Turner, who was a daughter of Terrence Turner, who was a wealthy Virginia planter and a strong supporter of President Andrew Jackson. Of the ten children horn to this marriage. Hamilton W. was the youngest. His paternal grandfather probably was born in Germany and he took part in the Revolutionary War. while his father served in the War of 18 12.

Hamilton W. Rittenhouse was reared and educated in Virginia. In 1855 he came to Scioto Township, Delaware County, and settled south of Ostrander, where he engaged in farming and raising cattle, horses, hogs and sheep. During his last years on the farm he gave a large acreage to hay. He was one of the organizers of the Ostrander Banking Company and has been one of its Board of Directors ever since, with the exception of the year 1902. He has always taken an interest in the progress and development of this section and has been a patron of school and church. His grandfather and his father were stanch Democrats, but he is an independent voter, selecting his candidate according to his own judgment. He is pronounced in his temperance views. He has never sought political office but served for 12 years as trustee of S Township and always held himself ready to perform any act of good citizenship which would be for the general welfare of his community.

Mr. Rittenhouse was married (first) to Jane Liggett, who was a daughter of Joab and Mary (Carr) Liggett. They had one. child, James II.. who is deceased. Mr. Rittenhouse married for his second wife, Sarah J. Elsom, reached maturity were: Nelson, now deceased; Eva, who married Alexander Mosely, of Union County; Lulu, who married Thomas 11. Newhouse, of Scioto Township; and Bernard H.. residing at Ostrander. Mr. Rittenhouse was married (third) to Amanda J. Reed, who 1- a daughter of William Reed, of Union County, Ohio. Many years ago, in the infancy of the Marysville lodge, Mr. Rittenhouse was made a Mason and later, when a Masonic lodge was established at Ostrander, he secured a demit on account of convenience. He has never lost his deep interest in the fraternity. He is a deacon in the Baptist Church at Ostrander and one of its most liberal supporters.

ON. THOMAS R. SMITH, one of Delaware County's leading citizens, who represented the county in the seventy-third and seventy-fourth sessions of the Ohio General Assembly, and is prominently identified with large public and private interests of this section, resideon his well-cultivated farm of 22^ acres, which is favorably located on the Sunbury Turnpike Road, in Berlin Township. He was born on tin- farm, in 1838, and is a son of Rodney and Delilah (Reynolds) Smith. The grandparents of Mr. Smith were William and Luanda 1 Witter) Smith, natives of Massachusetts, who came to Ohio and settled in [816 on the farm now owned by him.

Rodney Smith was about fifteen years of age when his parents settled here, and he assisted to clear the farm, which then contained 320 acres. He erected the present residence, it taking the place of the log cabin built by the grandparents. For a number of years Rodney Smith kept a country tavern, and his sun remembers seeing the road in front of the house rilled with wagons and teams, and sometimes the guests would he so numerous that women would frequently be obliged to sleep on the floors of the inn, while the men would take up their night quarters in the wagon.-,. Rodney Smith lived to lie Si y< age,

Thomas R. Smith was the fifth of the above family in order of birth, and he remained under the parental roof-tree until he was 17 years of age, being absent only during one term of school, which he spent at Berkshire. By teaching school during the winter seasons he obtained the means to attend the Ohio Wesleyan University, where he was graduated in 1863. From there he went to Memphis, Tennessee, where he taught school for one year, and then to Cleveland, Ohio, where he taught one year in the Military Institute. He subsequently returned to Delaware, where he read law under Hon. James l\. Hubbell and was admitted to the Bar in 1866. After two years of law practice at Delaware, he removed to Marion County, where he operated a cattle ranch for fifteen years. While residing in that county he served one term as countv school examiner, but accepted no other public office.

When .Mr. Smith's father died, he bought the homestead and took possession and has continued to reside in Berlin Township ever since. In addition to carrying on agricultural operations on a large scale, he is extensively engaged in raising fine Delaine Merino sheep, keeping a flock of 400 head. From early manhood he lias taken an active interest in politics and has always been influential in the Republican party. For many years he served as justice <pf the peace and during his presence at Columbus, as a member of the seventy-third and seventy-fourth General Assembly, he took part in the memorable contest which gave the late Senator Manna his seat in the L'nited States Senate. From its date of organization, Mr. Smith has been identified with the Patrons of Husbandry, for many years served as master of the subordinate lodge, for ten years was secretary of the State organization, and for four years was master of the same body.

In 1N07, Mr. Smith was married to Camelia Gooding, of Marion County, < >hio, who died in 18X0, aged forty years. In 1881 Mr. Smith was married (second) to Lucy A.

Gooding, a cousin of his former wife. Not having any children of his own. Mr. Smith reared two girls and adopted a boy, the latter, Chiton Smith, being now a resident of Arizona. Of the two girls who found a home and protection with Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Anna Bluhm died aged 22 years. Mary Bluhm married and now resides near Madison, Maine.

At certain times in the proper season Mr. Smith's friends and neighbors may find him buisily engaged with his lawn mower, an implement he greatly values. He takes a landscape gardener's delight in his beautifully kept lawn and has been heard to say that in bis opinion, a utensil of this kind should closely follow the purchase of a plow. He was the first one in the vicinity to make use of a lawn mower and his example has been followed to a large extent, so that along Sunbury Road beautiful lawns are the rule, instead, as formerly, the exception. The public is greatly indebted to men like Mr. Smith, whose care and love for the beautiful provide almost park-like highways along which to travel. Mr. Smith takes a good citizen's interest in the cause of education, and is at present president of the local School Board.

OSES GINX, a highly respected and well-known retired citizen of Galena, was born in Trenton Ti >wnship, Delaware County. Ohio. May 2, 1834, and is a son of James and Effie (Brown) Ginn.

James Ginn was born in Delaware, September 12. 1795, and was a son of John Ginn, who was born in Ireland. The latter brought bis family to Delaware County, Ohio, in 1812, and settled on land he procured from the Government, in Trenton Township, which was covered with a heavy growth of timber. James Ginn was seventeen years of age at this time and he assisted his father in making a home in the wilderness. He was married in Trenton Township, to Effie Brown, who was born in Connecticut. June 16, 1798. and was a daughter of Ezekiel Brown, who had come from early settlers. After his marriage, James Ginn bought 125 acres of land in Trenton Township, which he cleared and improved, and on that farm he died. March 2, i860. He was survived many years by his widow, who died at Galena, April 6, 1885. They had a family of five daughters and four sons. The survivors are: Mrs. Mary Jane Huff, widow, residing at Columbus; .Mrs. Levina Watts, wid.»w. residing in Berkshire Township; Eliza Ann, who married Reuben Perfect, residing at Galena; and Moses Ginn, residing at Galena.

Moses Ginn attended the district schools during his youth, as opportunity was afforded, and he remained with his parents until he was 22 years old. .For one year he worked on the farm of Robert McAllister, and then bought a farm of 63 acres, in Geneva Township, on which he lived for three years, when he sold and then rented for the next fi mr years. Mr. Ginn then bought a farm of 62 acres, in Harlan Township, but when a good opportunity offered, two years later, he sold it and bought one-half of the old homestead farm, on which he lived for three years. This he subsequently sold to William D. Miller, who still resides there. Mr. Ginn then went into the business getting out timber for lumber and staves and remained interested in that business for jo years. In 1872 he came to Galena, where he has lived ever since with the exception of four years, from 1880 to 1884, during which period he lived at Westerville. Since 1900, Mr. Ginn has lived retired, owning a house and four acres of land at Galena.

On October 9, 1850. Mr. Ginn was married to Sarah R. Carter, who was born in Herkimer County. New York. July 6. 1830, and died November 20. 1900. She was a daughter of George Rodney and Julia (Foster 1 Carter, who were natives of Connecticut. Mr. and Mrs. Ginn had the following children born to them: Edna A., born May 12. 1:859, married Wellington Mills, and died June 4, [893; Helen M.. born January 20, 186T, died July 12. 1896; Maynard L., born November 25. 1803. died October 18. [864; Bertha M., born January 30. 1867, married W. H. Campbell, postmaster of Galena, Ohio; and Frank E., born September 2T,. 1871, residing at Santa Cruz. California.

Mr. Ginn is identified with the Republican party and on numerous occasions he has served in local offices, having been school director and road superintendent, lie is a member of Rainbow Lodge, No. ^t,j. Odd Fellows, at Westerville, Ohio.

RAM HEINLEN, general farmer and representative citizen of Kingston Township, of which he was a trustee for six years, resides on his val uable farm of 102 acres, all of which he has cleared with the exception of fifteen acres. Mr. Heinlen was born in Morrow County. Ohio, October 14, 1839, and is a son of Jacob and .Mary (Wittenberg) Heinlen. Jacob Heinlen was born in Germany, March K.. [799, and died in Ohio. June 12. J<s74- After reaching America he worked hard and soon paid the man wdio had advanced his passage money. On the same sailing vessel came Mary Wittenberg, who was also born in Germany, December 8, 1803. They both landed in Ohio in 18 18, where they became acquainted and subsequently were married. Jacob Heinlen entered 45 acres of Government land in Westfield Township, Morrow County, although at that time the territory was all known as Delaware County. He resided on his land there until the close of his life, a sturdy German farmer, one who gained and kept the respect of all who knew him. II is wife survived him but two years, her death taking place July 19. 1876. They had thirteen children, the six survivors of the family being the following: Emanuel, residing in North Missouri: Rebecca, who married Eli Rhodes, residing in Will County, Illinois; Abram; Mrs. Elizabeth Petre, widow, residing at Denver, Colorado; Lydia. who married Hiram Howard, residing at Marshall, Saline County, Missouri ; and Reuben, residing at Syracuse, Kansas.

school education and remained with his parents until the fall following the opening of the Civil War. Air. Heinlen was a loyal supporter of the Government and in October, 1861, after the summer work on the farm was completed, he enlisted for service, entering Company B, Forty-third Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, under Captain Marshman. The Forty-third Regiment was assigned to duty in the Army of the Mississippi, where it gave a good account of itself, bearing off honors for gallantry in the battles of New Madrid, Island No. 10 and Corinth. The exposure and hardship fell too heavily on Mr. Heinlen. and in the fall of 1862, he was honorably discharged on account of disability. After his return he worked on various farms for si itne years before he bought his present property in Kingston Township. At that time it was a dense tract of timber, but Mr. Heinlen has cleared all but one fine piece of fifteen acres and has all the rest under good cultivation. He is one of the township's industrious men and is numbered with her substantial ones.

Mr. Heinlen was married (first) in February, j 870, to Lydia E. Schults, who died in A[a_\'. [891, and is buried in Marlborough Township, Morrow County, Ohio. She was a daughter of John and Susan (Gingrich) Schults, who were natives of Pennsylvania. There were two children born to this marriage, namely: Thomas I., born July 5, [871, a mechanic, residing in Delaware Township; and Alton Ray, born October 19, 1873, residing at home. Mr. Heinlen was married (second) September 27, 1892, to Mrs. Cordelia (Cross) Christ, who is a daughter of Reynolds and Louisa (Farley) Cross, and was the widow of Julius V. Christ, who died February 8, 1889. Mr. Christ left two children: Lewis \\'., residing in Morrow County, and Mrs. Samuel Hutchison, residing in Kingston Township.

Politically, Mr. Heinlen is a Republican and he has served in township offices; for six years being township trustee. He is a leading member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and formerly a trustee.

Obias C. Breece

near Berlin Station, on the Berlin turnpike, was born in 1 841, in Brown Township, Delaware County, Ohio, and is a son of Lewis and Sarah (Smith) Breece.

Lewis Breece was born in Pennsylvania and made his first visit to Ohio in 1825. He subsequently returned to the East and in 1829 he was married to Sarah Smith, with whom he returned to Delaware" County and settled in what was then a wild region although it was but two miles east of Delaware. Lewis Breece cleared up an excellent farm and continued its improvement through his active years. He died on this land in 1 87 1, aged 65 years. His parents were Daniel and Abigail (Love) Breece, natives of Pennsylvania, who came to Delaware County after their son had settled here and spent their remaining years with him. Lewis Breece married as above noted. Sarah Smith w; daughter of Nathan and Rhoda 1 Love) Smith. They were natives of Pennsylvania, from which State they later moved to New York and from there to near Pontiac, Michigan, where they subsequently died. Lewis and Sarah Smith had ten children, as follows : Amy Ann, Minerva, Delilah. Lorane, Celia. Biancy, Melvin W., Tobias E., Bethesby and Olive. Of this large family eight still survive, the youngest of whom is 60 years of age.

Tobias C. Breece attended school until aobut 18 years of age and then learned the carpenter trade. At the outbreak of the Civil War he enlisted in the Federal Army, entering Company G, One Hundred and Twenty-fifth Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served as a brave and faithful soldier for three years, during this long period participating in many dangerous battles and a protracted fortune, however, lie reached home in safety. In 1805, Mr. Breece was married to Susan C. Osborn, who is a daughter oi Henry and Mary A. (Havens) Osborn, natives of New Jersey, who came to Delaware County in 1S52. locating at Berlin Station, where Mrs. Osborn died. There Air. Osborn passed the remainder of his life, with the exception of the last two years, which were spent in Delaware. He died March 7. [898. Mr. and Mrs. Breeee have four smis, namely: Melvin J., who is superintendent of the water-works at Galion, Ohio ; Henry 1... residing at Delaware, following the carpenter trade; Archie O., residing in Texas; and Clayton A., residing at home.

For some 20 years following his marriage. Mr. Breeee worked at the carpenter trade, after which he settled on his present place. Ikhas always had a taste for flowers and after coming here engaged in raising them as a business. He has a beautiful, well-arranged home and grounds, with equipments for growing and caring for tender plants. Mr. Breeee is a highly respected citizen. He is a man of temperance and is identified with the Prohibition party.

one of Germany's most celebrated explorers and a retired officer oi the German Hussars, was born in Castle Tzschocha, Silesia. Germany. He is a man of high educational attainments, speaks seven different languages and is Doctor of Medicine. Philosophy, Natural History and Geology. He attended college at Hirschberg and Dresden, and later the Universities of Halle, Frankfort and Berlin. In 1889-1890, he made several trips into the unexplored regions of Brazil, principally in quest of game, ami from [891 to 1893 explored southwest Africa in the interest of the German Government, with a view to establishing German colonies in that country. He was the first white man to succeed in crossing the Sahara Desert, pushing his way forward and encountering the many dangers from savage natives and unsalubrious climate with an indomitable will power and characteristic energy and bravery. It was Baron von Uchtritz's favorable report 'f the great value of this vast country, which induced the German Government to retain it instead of selling it to Great Britain, as had been recommended by the German Secretary of State. During [893-1894, Karon von Uchtritz was chiei (if an expedition from Cameron to Lake [sod, the success of which placed him among the bravest and most celebrated of African explorers. Numerous battles were fought with powerful and fanatic Mohammedans, but the brilliant military tactics and genius of the leader made every engagement a victory. The greatest success was in accomplishing the surrender of the powerful state of Bubanzidah, which had been regarded as almost unconquerable. Baron von Uchtritz, having acquired some vast tracts of land for the use of the German colonies, returned to his native land. Having gathered some very valuable data while on these expeditions, from his notes he compiled and published a book of 573 pages, a work of much merit. In appreciation of the results accomplished -on this expedition, the German Emperor conferred upon the Baron a very high decoration, with an additional decoration for personal bravery. He was soon after his return united in marriage with Miss Viola Lytle, oldest daughter of Hon. and Mrs. James R. Lytle, of Delaware. Ohio, an event which marked his retirement from the field of exploration, although he has since made some very interesting trips into Northern Norway, Sweden and Lapland, bent on sport and scientific research. He has always been accompanied on these trips by his wife, who is a fine shot and an enthusiastic horsewoman.

Baron Edgar von Uchtritz comes of one of the oldest and wealthiest families of Germany, and is youngest son of Baron Otto von Uchtritz. Members of this family served as chiefs of their clans in the days before Germany was Christianized, and a very early record in Prague mentions the name, with the information that its bearer was a relative of Unata, a powerful Bohemian king who lived about the time of Charlemagne the Great. From that time the name appears frequently in the pages of German history. The mother of our subject was Princess Wartenslaben, who also was of a distinguished old German family and was a descendant of General Wartenslaben. who was 1 ne of Frederick the Great's most trusted and honored generals. One of her brothers is still living and is a celebrated general ami personal friend of the Kaiser. Baron Edgar has one brother and two sisters. The brother, Baron Bolco, was court chamberlain to Emperor Frederick and serves in a similar capacity to Emperor William, this being a distinction granted for life. He is one of the official ministry of the Royal household, first lieutenant in the Garde Landwehr Cavalierre, and a Knight in the Order of St. John. The older sister is the wife of the Austrian ambassador to Spain. Count Welsersheimb, who also represented Austria at the international peace conferences at The Hague and at Algeria. The Countess was considered one of the must charming women at the Court of Vienna and was a great favorite of the Empress, from whom she received the title of honor, "Palast Dame," or in English, Palace Lady. The youi ger sister of Baron Edgar married a distant relative of the Hungarian line of Uchtritz, his title in English phraseology be- 1 Count \iin Uchtritz. lie is a man of note in Hungary and his father. Count von L'chtritz, paid tor the education of Liszt, the great composer. Castle Tzschocha, the present home of the Uchtritz family, was originally built more than eight hundred years ago, but has been rebuilt and modernized and is now 1 ne of the most beautiful and interesting castles in the German Empire. Connected with it are several thousand acres of land and numerous beautiful hunting forests.

Baroness Viola Lytle von Uchtritz, eldest daughter of James Robert and Cornelia I Chase ) Lytle, is a native of Delaware. Ohio. Her early education was received under the direction of a private tutor and later in Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware, from which institution she was graduated with high honors in the class of 1S04 She is a musician of marked ability on the piano, harp, violin and cymbal. After completing a special course in literature under Prof. John 11. vmi Cleve, she. accompanied by her chaperon, went to Berlin, Germany, to complete her musical education and to get a

1111 ne perfect knowledge of the German and French languages. Her brilliancy and originality, together with a charming personality, soon made her a great favorite 111 society. During the first winter in Berlin she made the acquaintance of Baron Edgar von Uchtritz, who was attracted by her beauty and personal accomplishments. Congenial in their tastes, friendship soon ripened into a deeper attachment and in 1805 they were married. Several months were spent by them in touring America, visiting the many points of scenic beauty and historic interest, and both being fond of travel they have since visited the various countries of Europe and foreign lauds. A mutual interest in hunting and in natural history and geology led them into Northern Norway, Sweden and Lapland. Both are musically talented and are devotees of outdoor forms of sport, the Baroness developing into a fine horsewoman under the instructions of her husband, whose military training in the Hussars made of him a superior rider. Besides English - her native tongue - the Baroness is conversant with the French, German and Italian languages, and has attained success as a writer of stories, main- of which have appeared in both German and American magazines.

ert B., Harry \Y., Helen M. and Lawrence A. Robert graduated with the degree of B. S., from the Ohio Wesleyan University, in 1902, since which time he has been assistant cashier of the First National Bank. He is a member of the .Masonic fraternity and of the Phi Gamma Delta and the Theta Nu Epsilon college societies. Harry W. Powers, teller 111 the First National Bank, was educated at the Ohio Wesleyan University School of Business. Helen M. Powers, like her brothers, was educated at the Ohio Wesleyan University. Lawrence A. is still a student in the Delaware schools. The family is identified with the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Powers and two older sons are well known in banking circles, almost their whole business careers having been identified with banking interests.

MONROE CREGO, a successful agriculturist of Berkshire Township, residing on his well cultivated farm of 100 acres, was born in Guernsey County, Ohio, December 18, 1837, and 1- .1 son of Charles and Eliza 1 Clark) Crego.

Charles Crego was born in Otsego County. New York, and was a son of Lester and Mary ( Chase ) Crego. They came to Guernsey C tunty at an early day. Charles Crego grew to manhood on his father's farm and married Eliza Clark, who was born in Maryland. Her parents were Levi and Eliza (Basward) Clark, who also were early settlers in Guernsey Ci unty. Some 2? years after his marriage, Charles Crego removed from ( iuernsey O lunty to Knox County. Ohio, and five years later to Berkshire Township. Delaware County, where he died at the age of 82 years. The mother of J. Monroe Crego spent the last years of her life with this son, dying at his home, in June, 1905. aged 85 years. The family contained 13 children, nine of whom still survive.

County and worked at thai until March. 1863, when he enlisted for service in the Civil War, entering Company 1), One Hundred and Forty-second Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was assigned to the Army of the Potomac. He continued in the service until the close of the war and, although participating in many battles and skirmishes, survived them all and returned practically unharmed to his family. For Mime years he followed his trade after coming to Berkshire Township. Delaware County, and then purchased his farm of 100 acres, all of which he has placed under fine cultivation.

Air. Crego was married (first) August 1, [858, to Alice Mitchell, who was born in Knox County, Ohio, and died June 14, 1898, and is buried at Galena. She was a daughter of Allen and Margaret (Hawkins) Mitchell, who were natives of Vermont. To this marriage were born six children, two of whom are deceased, the survivors being: Luella, who married William Garlinghouse. residing in Berkshire Township; Clara, who married William McWilliams, residing in Berkshire Township: Oren, residing in Knox County; and Caroline, who married Elmer Jaycox. residing in Berlin Township. Delaware County. Mr. Crego was married (second) October 17, 1901, to Josephine Hoy, who was horn in Fairfield County. Ohio, and is a daughter' of Peter and Catherine ( Erick) Hoy, who were born in Pennsylvania and came as early settler^ to Fairfield County.

ENJAMIN F. DAVIDS, a representative citizen of Radnor Township, owns the old homestead farm of 175 acres, which is situated in Delaware County, Ohio, and on this place he horn April 9. 1S46. His parents were Sylvanus and Margaret (Evans) Davids.

Thomas Davids, the grandfather of Benjamin F., was horn in Pembrokeshire, Wales, and he died in Delaware County. September 5, 1S10. The inscription on his tombstone in Radnor cemeterv shows that his was the sec- ond burial there. He left his widow with ten children, their ages ranging from 19 years to infancy. The land he secured was uncleared and consisted of a. large acreage, the village of Radnor now standing on what was once his farm. He was one of the early settlers in Radnor Township but lived but a short time after reaching here.

Sylvanus Davids, father of Benjamin F.. was born in Pembrokeshire, Wales, in 1797, and died in Delaware County, in 1872. He was about two years old when his parents emigrated from Wales to America and settled in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, where the family lived until June, 1810, when removal was made to Delaware County. The early death of his father placed heavy responsibilities on him. He cleared many acres of land of the virgin forest. At the time of his marriage he settled on the farm which is now owned by his son Benjamin F. At first a rude log house was the home but it soon gave way to a comfortable hewed log house and later to a substantial brick residence. He carried on general farming until the close of bis life. For many years he was a township official and through his whole career was noted for the manly qualities which have always marked men of his family. They have all prospered through industry, and they have been universally held as reliable, honest and upright citizens. Sylvanus Davids married Margaret Evans, a daughter of Thomas Evans. She was born in Carmarthen, Wales, in 1805, and died in 1878. They had ten children, seven of whom grew to maturity, namely : Thomas, who is deceased; Mary, who married Charles Robinson, is deceased ; Isabella, who married John Bonner, is deceased; Margaret, who married ( first) Henry Hermon and ( second) William Ferguson, resides at Columbus, a widow; Sarah M., who lives at home; Julia, deceased, who married (first) Leander Carr and (second) Robert Ferrier; and Benjamin F. The family belonged to the Radnor Baptist Church, the parents being among its founders.

being during the Civil War. when, as a member of Company A, One Hundred and Fortyfifth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, he assisted during the summer of 1804, in the guarding of Washington City. His interests have always been centered in agricultural pursuits. He added to the land secured from his father's estate, and of his farm of 175 acres, he cultivates 140 acres, selling nothing he produces except his wheat. He is largely interested in raising fine horses, hogs and Shorthorn cattle, keeping from 40 to 50 head of the latter. Mr. Davids takes justifiable pride in his well-improved farm and his other possessions. His home and surroundings are so attractive that they excite favorable comment from the passing stranger. In 1882 he built the fine brick residence, two stories in height. containing 14 rooms, the most commodious house in Radnor Township, and its inside equipments equal its outside appearance. In 1888 he erected his fine barn with dimensions of 64 feet in length with an ell, 50 feet in width and with 18-foot posts.

On October 22, 1874, Mr. Davids married Lucy E. Humphreys, a daughter of Morris Humphreys of Radnor, and four of their six children reached maturity, as follows: Gertrude, William, John E. and Margaret I. Mr. Davids and family belong to the Baptist Church and he is a member of the committee on Missions. In politics, he is a Republican and has served as township trustee and in other offices.

D. STAYMAN, a well-known retired citizen of Delaware, who has been identified with the express business at this point for over 40 years and has been a resident here since September, 1845, was born in 1837. at Frederick, Maryland, and is a son of George F. Stayman.

The late George F. Stayman came to I >elaware County in 1845 an(l founded the Loco Foco, which was the first Democratic paper established here. He conducted it until [865, when he sold out the plant, and in 1847 it became the Standard and now is the Journal- Herald. Mr. Staynian published the Clark 1 ounty Democrat, for several years and then went into the hotel business at Springfield and later at Piqua. He then removed to Columbus, where he died in 1888. -

One of the earliest and best schools which V. D. Stayman attended, was his father's printing office, in which he was setting type when but eight years old. He remained connected with printing and newspaper work until [858, when he became connected with the expros business, first with the United States Express Company and later with the American Express Company, being the agent for the latter at Delaware for about 40 years. Since 1903 he has lived retired from active business.

In 1868. Mr. Stayman was married to; Sarah S. Lamb, who died in 1904. She was a daughter of Henry Lamb, who was one of the first white children born in the county. Mr. and Mrs. Stayman had one son, Guyton, win ) is a resident of Indianapolis. Indiana, where he is engaged in an insurance business. On January 2. 1908, Mr. Stayman took for his second wife. Miss Nellie F. Pratt, a native of Delaware, Ohio, and formerly librarian of the City Library.

During all his active years. Mr. Stayman was more or less concerned in politics and has always taken a great interest in public affairs. Fraternally he belongs to the Elks and the Odd Fellows. He is a member of the vestry of St. Peter's Episcopal Church.

T. CARR, a retired farmer residing at Ostrander, was horn August 19, 1849, at Ostrander, Delaware County, Ohio, and is a member of one of the old and important families of this section.

S. T. Carr was reared on the home farm and was educated in the common schools. In [872 he bought the David Pike farm, which is ited two and one-half miles north of Ostrander. on which he resided for ten years. He owns 102 acres and one-half of the old home farm, about 70 acres, using the latter for pasturage and renting the former. " In 1882 he built his commodious residence of twelve rooms. Mr. Carr was one of the organizers of The Ostrander Banking Company.

Mr. Carr married Lizzie David, a daughter of Thomas E. David of Radnor Township, and they have five children, namely: Ella, who married E. W. Thompson, cashier of the Citizens National Bank of Wooster; Ethel M., who is the wife of William Harris, cashier of The Ostrander Banking Company; Monette, who married C. C. Stedman, superintendent of the Cook Motor Works at Delaware; Jean, wife of Raymond E. Dix of Cleveland, Ohio; and Marie, a high school student at Ostrander. The family belong to the Baptist Church. In politics, Mr. Carr is a Republican. He has served for a number of years as member of the School Board but is not a seeker for public office.

EORGE F. ELSBREE, who is numbered with the leading citizens of Orange Township, has resided for the past 41 years on his present farm of 137 acres. He was born September 9, 1834, in Orange Township, Delaware County, Ohio, and is a son of Collins P. and Matilda (Norton) Elsbree.

Collins P. Elsbree was born in 1800, in Dutchess County. New York, and in 181 1 he accompanied his step-father, Jeremiah Mc- Cumber, to Orange Township, Delaware Count v, returned to his native place in 1816. and came back to Ohio in 1822. He had two half-brothers and two half-sisters, namely : Alva. Nahum, Phebe and Nancy. Alva Mc- Cumber lived to the age of 91 year- and Nahum McCumber to be 93. In 1827. Collins P. Elsbree was married to Matilda Norton, who was a daughter of Captain Joab Norton. an officer in the State militia. He came from Hartford, Connecticut, to Ohio, and landed at Worthington, in 1806 and settled in Orange Township. Delaware County, in 1807. A rude log cabin in the forest was the first family home. Captain Norton died at Delaware. He erected block houses all along the Sandusky turnpike and when he built at what is now the town of Norton, the settlement was named in his honor. He became the owner of a number of large farms and also of property at Delaware. The land on which the Ohio Wesleyan University stands was once owned by him, and he also owned the corner of Sandusky and William streets, on which the present Interurban station of the C. D. & M. road is located. He owned a tannery which was situated on the property where the college now stands. He was one of the civilization builders of his time. The children of Joab Norton were the following: Desdemona, who married Jacob Coldflesh, lived and died in Liberty Township, Delaware County ; Edward ; Matilda, who was the mother of George F. Elsbree; and Minerva. She was married (first) to Samuel Falkner and they resided in Union County, Ohio. She was married (second) to John Gordon and they moved to Wisconsin.

Prior to returning to Ohio, Collins P. Elsbree learned the trade of distiller and when he came to Delaware County he established the first distillery on the Whetstone River, known now as the Olentangy River. Later he sold the same to Simon Thomas. His first purchase of land was 67 acres of John Goodrich, which he sold to George Gooding. In 1847 ne bought 137 acres at Lewis Center Corners and remained on the same until his death, in 1880. He was a great fancier of fine stock. His family consisted of four sons and two daughters, those who survived infancy being: Gustavus, who died June 29, 1877; Augustus C, who served in the Union army during the Civil War, in Company H, Ohio National Guard. owns 240 acres of land in Orange Township, married Elizabeth Case; George F. ; Cicero M., who owns 200 acres of land in Orange Township, married Adaline Crawford; and Eliza, who died aged [6 years.

George F. Elsbree attended the local schools through his boyhood and as he increased in age became of more ami more value to his father in managing the home property. On

December 18, 1866, he was married to Caroline J. Case, who is a daughter of Rev. Titus and Hannah (Fisher) Case. Mrs. Case was a daughter of Isaac Fisher, who came to Ohio from Bergen County, New Jersey, in 1809. Grandfather Fisher settled on the edge of Franklin County. The paternal great-grandfather, George Case, came to Delaware County in 1806 and when he died he was laid to rest on a quiet part of his own farm. His son, Titus Case, was born in 1797 and was nine years old when he accompanied his father, who had been a Revolutionary soldier, to Ohio, from Simsbury, Connecticut. He became a preacher and elder in the Christian Church. The children of Rev. Titus Case and wife were: Fredonia C, who married Irvin Thurston; Elizabeth A., who married A. C. Elsbree; Miles S., who married Emily J. Bartholomew; and Caroline J., who became the wife of George F. Elsbree. The two survivors are Mrs. Elsbree and Miles S., the latter of whom resides near Hyattsville.

In 1867, Mr. and Mrs. Elsbree settled on this pleasant old farm and they hold a deed from the Maynard family which first owned this property before it came into the possession of the Elsbrees. In 1S95, the old house was destroyed by fire, but Mr. Elsbree has rebuilt. Here he has continued to successfully carry 1 >n a general line of farming and is one of the township's substantial men in every particular. In 1864, when the call came for defenders of the National Capital. Mr. Elsbree went out as a member of Company H, Ohio National Guard, and remained at Arlington Heights, near Washington, as long as the alarm continued.

OHN H. PRICE, member of the Board of Education, of Troy Township, residing on his well-cultivated farm of 22H acres, is a representative citizen of this section. Mr. Price was born in Radnor Township, Delaware County, Ohio. July 6. 1859, and is a son of John R. and Elizabeth ( Powell) Price.

The parents of Mr. Price were born in Wales and came to America in [859, settling in Radnor Township, Delaware County, prior to the birth of their son. John R. Price died in 1X77. He was a worthy member of the Calvinistic Methodist Episcopal Church. He was twice married and seven of his children survive, namely: Reese, residing in Delaware Township; Sarah, who married Frank Dix, residing in Brown township; John H. ; Cad, a resident of Union County. Ohio; Thomas R., residing in Radnor Township; Charles X., who resides in Radnor Township; and Mary E., also a resilient of Radnor Township.

John 11. Price was reared in Radnor Township and attended the district schools as he had opportunity in the meanwhile receiving a practical training in agriculture, on his father's farm. He continued to live in Radnor Township until the spring of 1889. when he came to Troy Township, where he has successfully engaged in farming and stockraising until the present time. His land is productive, his methods of working it are entirely up-to-date, and he is considered one of the substantial farmers of this section.

Mr. Price married Amanda Miller, who is a daughter of John and Catherine Miller, formerly of Delaware Township. Delaware County. Mr. and Mrs. Price have five children: John A., Grace C. Walter P., Florence L. and Bernice. The family belong to the Congregational Church at Radnor.

Mr. Price is a Republican and as a member of that party has frequently been elected to township offices. For four years he served as trustee of Troy Township and two terms as treasurer and is a valued member of the township Board of Education.

EORGE ALBERT SHUSTER, a highly esteemed resident of Delaware Township, who is engaged in general farming on his tract of 50 acres, was born on his present farm in Delaware County. Ohio, May 31, 1840. and is .1 son of George and Catherine (Morgan) Sinister.

George Sinister was born Januarj jj, 1809, m Pennsylvania, and died in Delaware County, Ohio, aged 82 years. He was nine years old when he was brought to Morgan County, Ohio, by his father, John Sinister. I lis educational tunities were decidedly limited, and he went barefooted winter and summer until he worked for the money with which to buy himself his first pair of shoes. For nine years Mr. Shuster worked on the National turnpike, and then came to Delaware Township, where he worked on the Mull turnpike until he ptirchased the farm now owned by his son George Albert, then a tract of 115 acres, of which he later sold 15 acres to his father-in-law. On locating on this property, Mr. Shuster found it heavily timbered, the only clearing that had been done being that cut by the coon hunters. He was married to Catherine Morgan, who was the daughter of Jacob Morgan, of Hamilton County, and they had ten children, five of whom grew to maturity: John, who resides at Pana, Christian County, Illinois-, Mary, deceased, who was the wife of Henry Swartz, of Delaware Township; Rachel, who married Josiah Hill, of Delaware Township; George Albert ; and Clara, of Delaware Township. The mother of these children died in 1 90 1, aged 82 years.

George Albert Shuster was reared on the home farm. When but 14 years of age he decided to become a soldier in the Civil War. and being large for his years convinced the recruiting officer that he was eighteen. He was mustered into the Union Army February 4. 1864, and went first with his regiment to Munfordsville, Kentucky. Later he was at Bowling Green. Charleston. Rnoxville, Strawberry Plains and Lowden, Tennessee, and received his honorable discharge. August 29, 1865, despite bis youth, having served his country faithfully for 19 months and 24 days. Since returning from the war. Mr. Shuster has engaged in cultivating his 50 acres, hay being the principal crop of the farm, and he also keeps nine head of horses and colts. Mr. Shuster is a Democrat in politics, but has never cared to hold office, preferring to give his entire attention to his farming inter.

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He is acknowledged to be one of Delaware Township's good, practical farmers, and his standing as a citizen in his community is de-~ servedly high.

Air. Sinister was married to Alvira Stickney, who is the daughter of Hugh Stickney of Union County. Ohio, and 11 children were born to this union : George, who died from decease contracted during the Cuban War; Emma, who is the widow of Michael Mc- Carthy, of Delaware; Margaret, deceased, who was the wife of Sherman Moore; Edward, who lives at home; Catherine, who is the widow of George Home; Frank, who lives in Delaware; Samuel, of Berlin Township; Elizabeth, who is the wife of Howell Thomas, of Columbus; Hugh, of Berlin Township; and Esther and Susan, twins.

EES PRICE, general fanner, dairyman and stock-raiser, in Radnor Township, was born in Breckonshire, South Wales, August 12. 1851, and is a son of John R. and Margaret 1 Morgan) Price, and a grandson of Rees and Margaret (Jones) Price.

John R. Price grew to manhood in his native land and engaged in farming and also was a collector for a number of years prior ming to America. He married the daughter of a neighbor, Rees Morgan, and they had two children: Rees and Margaret, the latter of whom died aged 24 years. John R. Price and wife were consistent members of the Calvinistic Methodist Church and the former was a singer in the choir, possessing the fine voice which is so general a gift to natives of Wales. After the death of his first wife, John R. Price married Elizabeth Powell and eight children were bom to thai union. In June, 1858, he brought his family to Radnor Township and settled on what was known as the Thomas Lewis farm, on which he lived the remainder of his life. In politics, he was a Republican. lie died in his 57th year. December 10, 1877. Rees Price was reared in Radnor Township and obtained his education in the district schools. From boyhood he was accustomed to farm work and when 19 years old he started out to make his own way in the world, securing employment on the farms in Delaware County. After his marriage he settled in Radnor Township where he has operated different farms, locating on his present one in 1905. In 1908 he and his son, Ora C, leased the Thomas Joy farm in Delaware Township, and took possession April 1, 1908. He has dealt in horses for a number of years and is an excellent judge of all kinds of livestock. He keeps several cows, keeps about 100 head of Duroc Jersey hogs and raises enough on his land so that he is not obliged to buy feed. His operations are on so large a scale that he requires the assistance of two men to supplement the work of himself and son.

Mr. Price married Rena Russell, a daughter of J. B. Russell, of Thompson Township, Delaware County. She died May 8, 1906, aged 49 years. She was a most estimable lady and was beloved by all who knew her. She was an active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Prospect, of which Mr. Price is one of the stewards. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Price, namely: Lyda, who married C. H. Penry. residing in Radnor Township, and Leora C, who assists his father. One child died in infancy.

Mr. Price is a Republican. He is a member of Ruffner Lodge, No. 320, Odd Fellows, of Warrensburg, of which he is past grand and he is past chief patriarch of Delaware Encampment. He belongs also to the Modern Woodmen of America and is past chief forrester of lamp No. 4102.