Troy Township (part 9 of 12)

H. DAVIS, residing on his well-cultivated home farm of 86 acres, owns land in Troy Township aggregating 220 acres, and is one of the substantial as well as leading citizens and public-spirited men of this section. Mr. Davis was born in Radnor Township, Delaware Connt\. Ohio, February 14. 1850, and is a son of John H. and Maria (Hughes) Davis.

The parents of Mr. Davis were born in the north of Wales. They came to America and settled in Delaware Count}', Ohio, in 1832, locating in Radnor Township among the first settlers. John 11. Davis was an

H. H. Davis attended the schools in the neighborhood of his home, during his boy- 1. and grew to manhood on the home farm. He remained in Radnor Township until 1SS5. when he came to Troy Township, where he has resided ever since. He is one of the leading men of his community, taking an active part in all that pertain- to the public welfare. E r six years he served as trustee of Troy Township and for 14 years has been a member of the Board of Education. He belongs to Radnor Lodge. No. 250, Odd Fellows, at Radnor.

Mr. Davis married Melinda Gust, of Pulaski County. Indiana, and they have had four children, namely: Lewis: William H.. who died March 17. 1908, aged 16 years. 11 months: Guy. and Charles A., who died aged 2\ years. Mr. Davis and family belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church at Radnor.

IRAM WRIGHT, one of the venerable residents of Scioto Township. Delaware County, Ohio, and the owner of an excellent farm of eightysix acres, was bom December _><i. [825, in Barrington, Licking County. Ohio, and is a f David and Chloe (Wells) Wright.

ram. was a native of Vermont, and one of the itain b ys during the Revolutionary War. Late in life he followed his son to Ohio, and his death occurred at the age of ninety-seven year-, near Hartford, Licking came to Ohio after his first marriage, bringing with him three children, and settling as a pioneer in St. Albans Township, Ricking Countv. Later he purchased eighty acres oi land in Barrington, which he cleared from the vv ods, building a log house in which the subject of this sketch was born. In about [840 the family removed to Milford Township, Knox County, where they resided about twelve years, and in 1852 they located in Scioto Township, Delaware County, on Bokes Creek. David Wright was a remarkable man in many ways. He was within ten days of being ninety-three years of age at the time of hi- death in July, 1S70, and with the exception of his eyesight, which had failed to some extent several years prior to his demise, he was in full possession of every faculty. For seventy-five years he used tobacco. Mr. Wright vva- always a hard-working, industrious man. and accomplished more hard work at the age of seventv-five years than do the young men of one-third of that age today. During the War of [812 Mr., Wright served with the country's forces on Lake Champlain. He was made a Master Mason in Vermont, and occasionally attended meetings at Delaware. In political matters Mr. Wright was a Democrat. and he was the only man in Barrington to vote for Andrew Jackson, when the latter first ran for President. He was a justice of the peace for many years, and was well known for his honest dealings with his fellow-men. David Wright was married three times, and had children by each marriage. His third wife was Chloe Wells, who was a daughter of Israel Wells of Granville. Lebanon County, and they had two children, of whom Hiram grew to maturity. The family were members of the Presbyterian Church.

Hiram Wright was educated in the district schools during the days when the pupils brought axe- and chopped down trees for fuel to heat the log schoplhous'e. lie grew up on the home farm, where he remained until his father's death, at which time he purchased [50 acre- on Bokes Creek, about thirty acre which had been partly cleared. There he resided until 1SS5. when he removed to hi- ; ent eighty-six acre tract, which he had purchased in 1870, selling- his original farm to his grandson, Charles Wright. His present tine residence was erected in 1883, and includes ten rooms and a good cellar. He engaged for some time in stock-raising, and during the war bought and sold sheep and horses. He now keeps ten cattle, ami is quite extensively engaged in butter-making.

Mr. Wright was married first to Sarah Simons, daughter of John Simons, of Homer. Licking County, and to this union there were horn five children, one "of whom grew to maturity: Henry, of Magnetic Springs. Mrs. Wright died in the faith of the Christian Church, and Mr. Wright was married secondly to Mrs. Rachel Green, a widow, who is the daughter of George McElroy of Harrison County. Mrs. Wright had two sons, Lawson and Cassius, by her first marriage. In political matters Mr. Wright is a Democrat, and he has served as justice of the peace for one term and as township trustee for twelve years. Mrs. Wright is a member of the Presbyterian Church of Radnor Township.

The father of Mr. Vergon was born in the eastern part of France, and the mother in Virginia. She belongs to the old and aristocratic Jackson family, from which came the great Confederate officer, known as "Stonewall" Jackson. Frederick 1'. Vergon is one of the most highly respected aged residents of Delaware County. He was about three years of age when he was brought to America by his parents, who came directly to Delaware County and settled in Delaware Township, where, in the course of time, he acquired valuable tracts of land. He was the original owner of Greenwood Park, which he developed and kept up for the city of Delaware, for a number of years, at last selling his interests when he could no longer devote his time to its care and further improvement. He retains fifty acres of land which he devotes mainly to growing choice winter apples. He has been a leading authority on horticulture, for many years, and has been called all over the State to give lectures on this subject, before horticultural organizations. He is a valued member of the William Street Methodist Episcopal Church, at Delaware. He has resided in Delaware Township ever since 1836. His surviving children are the following: Frederick L., and Elizabeth, both residing in Delaware Township; Hattie. who married Edwin A. Smith, wdio is president of the Ohio Northern University at Ada, Ohio; John G. ; James C, residing in Delaware Township; Annie, wdio married George Warner, residing at Warren, Ohio; and Mary M.

John G. Vergon has been identified with the interests of Delaware Township all his life. He obtained an excellent common school education and has taken part in the township's pleasant social life, been interested in its public affairs and has contributed his substantial influence to further development and public improvements. He served some five years during young manhood, as a member of Company K, Fourteenth Regiment. Ohio National Guard, at Delaware. Mr. Vergon is numbered with the prosperous agriculturists of Troy Township, successfully raising the grains of tliis climate and growing many sheep.

Mr. Vergon married Emma E. Troutman. who is a daughter of Jonathan and Angeline Troutman, the former of whom is deceased. Mis. Troutman resides with her daughter. The Troutmans were among the early settlers of Troy Township and Mrs. Troutman can recall many interesting pioneer experiences. Mr. and Mrs. Vergon have two daughters, Marie and Catherine. Mrs. Vergon is a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, at Delaware, while Mr. Vergon and his daughters belong to the William Street Methodist Episcopal Church.

Like his father, Mr. Vergcm is a Republican. He is serving his first term as a member of the Board of Education of Troy Township, and his advice and good judgment gives materia] assistance to his co-workers.

The father of Mr. Jones was bom in the same section of South Wales as saw his own birth but in an adjoining parish. Llanafan Fechan, May 2. 1804. and died in Delaware County, Ohio, in 1891. He followed farming in his native land until [861, when he came to America and in the fall of that year, purchased a farm of 175 acres, in Radnor Township, on which he lived during the remainder of his life. Almost 80 acres of his farm was timbered and he sold 20 acres in \\ 1. In early days he was a strong antislavery man and later became an ardent Republican. He married a daughter of David Williams, who was born in the same parish as himself, and of their six children, the following five reached maturity : Alary, deceased, married Evan F. Jones, residing in Norwich Township. Franklin County; Thomas Williams, residing in Sugar Creek Township. Putnam County; David, who died in 189] ; Rees W. ; and Elizabeth, who married John A. Price, residing in Radnor Township. Rees T. Jones and wife were worthy members of the Congregational Church. The mother of the above family died in her 75th year. February .20. 1884. The paternal grandfather. Thomas Jones, lived to the age of 90 years, but never left Wales.

Rees W. Jones commenced his education in Wales and completed it with two terms in the Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware. He taught school during nine winters in Radnor Township and has never lost his interest

School Board, but his fellow-citizens have elected him a member for 14 years and he has been a valuable addition to a body of very earnest men. From boyhood he has continued -ui the home farm, where he raises corn, and hay for feeding purposes and wheat for sale. He devotes considerable attention to stock and his fields and pastures show many horses, cattle, sheep and hogs.

On September 20. 1870, Mr. Jones was married to Margaret Thomas, who is a daughter of James Thomas of Radnor, and they have had seven children, namely; James R., residing at Roosevelt, Washington; David V., residing at Great Falls, Montana; T. Arthur. who is a member of the class of [909 at the Ohio State University; Sarah E. ; Margaret A.; John W. and R. Ellsworth. For many years Mr. Junes has been a deacon in the * gregational Church. The fine two-story brick structure in which Mr. Jones and family live, was built for a tavern about two years before the Big Four Railroad was put through this section, and it was one of the chief stopping points on the old turnpike from Sandusky and Columbus. In politics, Air. Jones is a Republican and on that ticket he was twice elected township trustee.

ILI.IAM H. MARRIOTT, a retired farmer and stock raiser of Delaware Township, Delaware County, Ohio, and an honored veteran of the great Civil War. in which he took an active part, was born in Knox County. Ohio, March 23, 1842, and is a son of Henry T. and Rebecca (Penn) Marriott.

William Marriott, the grandfather of William H., was a native of Maryland, and a captain during the War of 1812, in which he was wounded. He came to Ohio at an early day and settled near UTica. Licking County. Mr. Marriott married Edith Waters, al native of Maryland, and of their children

Henry T. was the eldest. Henry T. Marriott came to Utica, Ohio, as young man. and spent all of his life as a farmer and stock raiser, dying- in 1875, aged sixty-nine years. He was a leading member of the Methodist Church, and was a man well known for his many sterling qualities. He married Rebecca Penn, who was the daughter of Joseph Penn of Maryland, and she died in 1881, aged ~~, years. After the death of Joseph Penn Marriott at the siege of Vicksburg, there was not a death in the family for 42 years. Mr. and Mrs. Marriott were the parents of u children, ten of whom grew to maturity : Thomas, who is deceased; Ann. deceased, wdio married Isaac Yeomans; Joshua. who resides at Richwood.; Albert, who is deceased; Caroline, who is the wife of Joel Graham of Richwood; Joseph 1!.. who was a member of Company B, Thirty-second Regiment. Ohio Volunteer Infantry, in the Civil War; William H. ; Henry \V., who is deceased; Franklin \\'., who lives at Columbus; and Orville, who is a resident of Richwood.

William II. Marriott was taken to Richwood by his parents when he was three years old, and there he grew to manhood on the home farm. In iSdt he enlisted in Company B, Thirty-second Regiment. Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was sent to Beverly, West Virginia, where he fought in the mountains until the surrender of Harper's Ferry, when the entire army at that point was captured. After being exchanged he was sent with bis regiment to Memphis, and assigned to John A. Logan's Division, and thereafter saw very active service, participating in the battles of Green Bar, October 3. [861; Camp Allegheny. West Virginia, December 13. 1861.; Mellow ell, Virginia, May 8, [862; Cross Keys. Virginia, June 6, [862; Port Republic, June 9, [862; Harper's Ferry, September 12-15, [862; Raymond, Mississippi, May 12. 1863; Port Gibson, Mississippi, May 1. [863; Jackson, Mississippi, May 14. [863; Champion Hills. May 10. [863; Siege of Vicksburg, May iS to 4. [863; Baker's Creek. Mississippi. February 4. [864; Clinton, Mississippi, February 5, [864; Kenesaw Mountain.

June 9-30, 1864; Xickajack Creek, Georgia, July 6-10, 1864; Peach Tree Creek, July jo. [864; Atlanta, July 21-22, 1864; and Siege of Atlanta, July 28 to September 4, 1864. Mr. Marriott was continually with his regiment, engaging in every battle, skirmish and march in which it took part, and he was never in need of hospital service. Always a brave and cheerful, faithful and hard-fighting soldier, he earned the respect of officers and comrades alike and made for himself a war record second to none, in being present in every engagement. He was mustered out of the service at Louisville. Kentucky, in September. 1864.

After the war Mr. Marriott went to Champaign, Illinois, arriving there a day or two after President Lincoln's death, and remained there for 20 months, engaging in farming. In 1867 he returned to Utica, Licking County, Ohio, and for five years was a clerk in a store, after which he went to Richwood, and there engaged in business with L. H. Hastings, under the firm name of Hastings & Marriott. In 1873 Mr. Hastings retired, and Mr. Marriott continued the business with his brothers, under the firm name of Marriott Brothers, until 1886, at which time he removed to a farm three and one-half miles north of Richwood. and engaged in general farming and, stock raising. In 1893 he moved to Delaware in order to give his sons better educational advantages.

Mr. Marriott was married January 1, [873, to Melissa Farrington, who is the daughter of Peter II. Farrington, of Tomkins County, New York. Five children were bom to this union, of whom two grew to maturity: Francis Irvin, chief draftsman of the Mexican Central Railway at Aguas Calientes. Mexico, who was born November 18. 1 S77 ; and Carroll P.. of Tryon, North Carolina, who was bom April 13. 1882.

In politics Mr. Marriott is a Jeffersonian 1 lemocrat, and he has always taken a great interest in political- principles, but not in being candidate for office, lie is a member of the Union Veteran Legion of Delaware, and with his wife attends the Williams Street Methodist Episcopal Church.

Axd Representative Citizens

M. SYCKS, who in point of service is the oldest insurance man at Delaware, lias made this city his place of residence for the past 33 years and is thoroughly identified with its various interests. He was born in Greene County, Pennsylvania, April 9, [846.

Mr. Sycks was about u years of age when his parents removed from Pennsylvania to Perry County, Ohio, where his boyhood was spent. His early education was secured in the local schools and he subsequently became a student in the National Normal University at Lebanon, where lie was graduated in 1873. The following year was passed at Ansonia, Darke Count}-, where he served as principal of the schools, and in the next year he came to Delaware. He continued teaching in Delaware County, until 1879, acting also for several years as outside passenger agent for the Lake Erie and Western Railroad. In 1880 he went into general insurance, opening up an office at Delaware, writing his first risk on Jul)' 15th following, in the Connecticut Fire, of Hartford. He still carries the same parties on his books. Later. Mr. Sycks added dealing in real estate and handling" loans and investments, to his insurance business, and he has very convenient quarters at No. 22 North Sandusky Street. He represents all the leading local mutual companies, together with the most important organizations outside, and is also agent tor the Anchor and the North German Lloyd steamship lines, and the Allen State line of steamers. He is one of the city's progressive, busy men.

On Christinas eve, 1873, Mr. Sycks was married to Miss Martha Cary, who is one of the John Cary descendants - the family being one of the oldest in England. The Rev. Seth Cary of Boston and General Samuel Cary are her kinsmen. A long line' of her ancestors may he found in the following hooks: "The Cary Family in England" -and "The Car) Family in America." She has proven herself to be a faithful helpmate to her husband and a wise and good mother to her children. The latter are four in number, namely: Anna.

who married Prof. T. Howard Winters, of [ronton, Ohio; Dana Cary. who is engaged in an insurance business at St. Louis, Missouri; and Grace C. and Mary, both of whom are residing at home. The family belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which Mr. Sycks has been a steward for many years. Politically. Mr. Sycks is affiliated with the Democratic party. While taking an active interest in public affairs and willing to work for his friends, he has consistently refused all political favors for himself.

AC( IB G. ROSENTHAL, secretary of The Delaware Light, Heat & Power Company, secretary of The Electric Roller Milling Company, and secretary of The Delaware Water Power & Realty Company, has been identified with the business interests of Delaware for many years. He was born at Dayton, Ohio, September 29, 1851, and is a son of Simon and Theresa ( Ullman) Rosenthal.

The grandfather of Mr. Rosenthal was Rabbi Bernhard Rosenthal, a Hebrew teacher and German scholar, who was a native of Wurtemberg, Germany. Simon Rosenthal was born also at Wurtemberg, where he grew to manhood, receiving a technical education. He was employed by the German Government as a bridge architect. Wishing to escape military service, for which he had no taste, he left his native land and came to America, throwing his fortunes in with others of 1848, who formed the revolutionary colony which included the late distinguished Gen. Carl Schurz. Mr. Rosenthal settled first at Cincinnati, went from there to Dayton and in 185 1 to Cardington, Ohio, where he established himself in a hardware business. In 1859 he returned to Cincinnati and went into the wholesale fish business with a partner, under the firm name of Rosenthal & Kauffmau. During the Civil War. Mr. Rosenthal returned to Cardington and embarked in a dry goods and grain business. He was elected county auditor and moved to Alt. Gilead, where he died soon after his term of public service closed. He was a member of the Odd Fellows at Cardington and of the Be Nai Beretta, at Cincinnati. He married in German}', but all his seven children were born in America, namely: Mier, residing at Delaware; Jacob G. ; Hattie, deceased, was the wife of David Mezger; Charles, residing at Cleveland; Hannah, wile of Lee Goldsmith, residing at Cleveland; and Emma, wife of William Simms, residing at Mt. Gilead. The mother of the above family died m 1905. aged 83 years. The father died in December, [884, aged 59 years.

Jacob G. Rosenthal was educated in the public schools of Cardington and Cincinnati and remained in the latter city until 1872, employed by his father in the hardware business. He then came to Cardington and became his father's partner in the dry goods line, under the firm name of S. Rosenthal & Son, which continued until [879, when the partnership was dissolved and Jacob G. Rosenthal came to Delaware, where he carried on a grocery business for 20 years. In [898 he sold his grocery interests and lias given practically all his 'time ever since to the promotion of the enterprises with which he is at present connected. He was one of the organizers of The Delaware Light, Heat & Power Company and has bad charge of its business ever since. Mr. Rosenthal possesses the business acumen and the foresight and judgment which enable him to handle large affairs with ease, and his standing in the commercial life of Delaware is one of prominence.

In 1876, Mr. Rosenthal was married to Rebecca Mayer, who is a daughter of Alexander Mayer, of Cardington, and they have one daughter, Blanche. They are members of Scoville Avenue Jewish Temple, at Cleveland, and are interested in its various benevolent agencies.

In politics, Mr. Rosenthal is a Democrat and he has served as treasurer of Delaware Township. He is a member of Olentangy Lodge, Odd Fellows; of Hiram Lodge, No. 18, F. & A. M. ; Lodge of 1'erfection at Columbus and the Consistory at Cincinnati.

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WALKER HOUGH., a prominent citizen of Delaware, and a member of the law firm of Overturf & Hough, leading attorneys, was born March 3, 1875, nl Berkshire Township, Delaware County, Ohio. He is a son of Leonard Samuel and Mary (Linn) Hough.

The Hough family was prominent in New England before becoming established in Ohio. In 1 81 2, one of its members, Dr. Sylvester Hough, the great-grandfather of Colonel Hough, left Connecticut and came to Delaware County, settling in Genoa Township, where he engaged in a mill business in addition to his professional work. He married Sarah Williams and one of their sons they named Orsamus Daniel. He was born in Burlington, Vermont, and was brought to Genoa Township when three years old and lived a long, active and useful life which closed October 10. 1 89 1. After his marriage at the age of 24 years, he conducted his father's farm for a year and then moved to Brown Township and there operated a grist mill for 15 years, in partnership with his brother-in-law. Kil bourne Thrall. This was an old waterpower mill and during about six months of the year lack of water kept it idle, and during these periods he cleared up a farm of 114 acres. After the death of his father, in 1847, he bought the old homestead and lived on it for several years and then sold and bought 342 acres of Peter Van Sickle and 1 1 7 acres from another party, later purchased what was called the Prince farm and kept on acquiring land until at the time of his death he owned 1,000 acres. The only financial assistance he had ever had was the sum of $192, received from his father's estate, securing all the large fortune which he left to .his descendants through his own sagacity and industry.

Upon the organization of the Sunbury Bank, Mr. Hough became a director and held this office for many years. He was active in all public-spirited movements and was one of the stockholders and organizers of that large enterprise, the Delaware, Berkshire & Sunbury turnpike mad. For six years he was served as many year- as township treasurer and as a justice of the peace. Upon the resignation of Hon. J. R. Hubbell, lie was elected to fill the vacancy in the Legislature, and in 1 he was elected t< 1 succeed himself. He was twice married, his first wife being Corinthia Charlotte Thrall, a member of one of the earliest families in Brown Township. She was l»'rn at Granville, Ohio, July 3, 1812. and died April 1. 1878. the mother of four children. Clarissa Almira married Otho H. William-, a farmer and merchant. Leonard Samuel, father of Colonel Hough, was the only Charlotte A., residing at Delaware, is the widow of Benjamin 1'.. Walker. One child 'lied in infancy. Mr. Hough married for his second wife the widow of Dr. McMillan. Leonard Samuel Hough was born August 3. 1835, and died April 8. 1879. He was reared and attended school at Kilbourne. He ssed much of his father's excellent busisense and at one time, in partnership with the latter, owned 1.000 acres of land in Berkshire Township. He was an extensive farmer and stockman. On October 19, 1870, he married Mary Linn, a relative. Her mother was a daughter of Dr. Daniel Hough, who was a physician of Seneca County. Ohio, and a brother of Dr. Sylvester Hough, the paternal grandfather of Colonel Hough. There were three children born to the above marriage, namely: Clara, born in 1874. who died in infancy ; Benson W. ; and Leonard T., who was born July 31. 1879. The mother survived until September 1. hjoo.

O lonel Hough attended the district schools until he was nine years old and then accompanied his mother to Delaware, where he completed the High School course, then spent three years in the Ohio Wesleyan University and in 1899 graduated from the Ohio State University with the degree of B. L. Ab^ut 1897 ne m"st began to read law. with the firm of Overturf & Coyner, and he was admitted to the bar in [899 and for three years practiced alone. In 1902 he entered into partner-hip with Hon. X. F. Overturf. and the present strong law firm then formed has continued to the present.

( olonel Hough has been prominent in State military affairs for a number of years and has won his present high rank through faithful service. In 1892 he enlisted in Company K. Fourth Regiment. Ohio National Guards, serving five years. The pressure of other duties kept him out of the service for a time, but in January. 1902, he was eK first lieutenant, in June. 1902. captain, and in June. 11)05. major of the Third Battalion, Fourth Regiment, and in July. 1906. he was commissioned lieutenant-colonel of the Fourth Infantry. He was the seventh major this company has turned out in the State, and the second lieutenant-c 'lonel.

On June 25, 1902, Colonel Hough was married to Edith B. Markel, who is a daughter of Jeremiah Markel. of Delaware, and they have oik- son, Benson Markel. who was born December 24. 1905. Colonel and Mrs. Hough belong to the Presbyterian Church. He is a member of the V. M. C. A. and of the Commercial Club, is a charter member of the Delaware Club and a member of the Elks, at Delaware, and retains his connections with his college fraternities, the Phi Gumma Delta, the Theta Nu Epsilon and the Phi Delta Phi. In politics he is a Republican and from 1902 until 1906 he served as city solicitor of Delaware.

ILLIAM M. HUMPHREYS, general farmer and representative citizen of Radnor Township, Delaware County. Ohio, was born on the homestead where he lives, July 14. 1859, and is a son of Morris and Margaret Elizabeth ( Wasson) Humphreys. The Humphreys family was established in Radnor Township as early as 1818, by John Humphreys, the grandfather, who was a pioneer in this section. He was a native of Llangadran, Montgomeryshire. North Wales. from which country he came to America and settled in Delaware County. Ohio, where his descendants have since been representative citizens. In April. 1825. he married Elizabeth Chidlaw, who was a sister of Rev. Benjamin W . Chidlaw. She died October 27. 1830.

John Humphreys died at Cincinnati, December 9, 1873, and is buried in the Radnor cemetery. He had three children : Ann, Benjamin Chidlaw and Morris. His farm of 100 acres was swamp and timber land and thus he had the double task of draining as well as clearing the property. He served as one of the first township trustees.

Morris Humphreys was burn in Radnor Township and he spent his whole life on the farm on which his father had settled. He died August 2$. 1899, having been born June 26, 1829. On April 3, 1851, he was married to Margaret E. W'asson, who died January 21, 1895. She was a daughter of William M. and Lucy ( Minter) W'asson. They had the following children: Lucy Elizabeth, born January 17, 1853, married Benjamin Davids, of Radnor Township; John W'asson, who -was born December 29, 1854, resides at Prospect. Ohio; Margaret Ann, born December 29, 1856, married John L. Ransome, who resides two miles north of Prospect; William McVey; Mary Arcena, born December 25, 1861, married John B. Davis; Harriet Louise, born July 29, 1864, married Eugene J. Young, and they reside in Pleasant Township, Marion County; Benjamin Chidlaw, born December 9, 1866, resides at Richwood; and Morris James, who died in infancy. .Morris Humphreys and wife were members of the Presbyterian Church, of which he was a trustee.

The maternal ancestors of William M. Humphreys, the Wassons, were of Scotch-Irish extraction. Prior to the Revolutionary War three of the name, Thomas, James and Elizabeth, came to America, where they subsequently became separated. Elizabeth becoming the wife d an officer in the Patriot army. Her brothers never heard more concerning her. James went to Missouri and he also became lost to Thomas, who was the maternal grandfather of Mr. Humphreys. Thomas served through the entire period of the Revolutionary War and at its close he settled in Pennsylvania, where he married Margaret Mc- Cleland, who was also of Scotch-Irish ancestry. They lived in the Conococheague Valley. in Pennsylvania until the death of Thomas, after which, when the youngest son became of age, the homestead was sold and a part of the family moved to Path Valley, Pennsylvania. They had children; John, James, William, Elizabeth, William McCleland, Robert Thomas and Mains.

William McCleland Wrasson was a quartermaster during the War of 1812 and after its close he settled at Dayton, Ohio, for a short time and then returned to Pennsylvania to search for his mother and brothers. He found that they also had gone to Ohio and became established in Radnor Township, Delaware County, and here be joined them. He was born April 28, 1790, and was married to Lucy Minter on April 3, 1828. She was born September 3, 1799, and died August 30, 1864. They had seven children, the mother of Mr. Humphreys being the first born. William M. Wasson and wife lived on the farm nowowned by Charles Gallant, in Radnor Township, where Mr. W'asson died when his oldest child was 14 years of age. His widow was a very capable, energetic woman. She reared children carefully, gave them educational opportunities and four of them became teachers.

William McVey Humphreys has always lived on the old homestead in Radnor Township. The line two-story brick house was built by his father, in 18(15, tne material for its construction having been made on the place. The brick used in the building of the Baptist Church at Radnor as well as other buildings on the farm, were burned in the same place. Mr. Humphreys like his father, has carried on main' industries here, making himself independent of outside help, to a large degree. He adopts business methods in operating his farm and has prospered accordingly. Formerly he raised many Percheron horses and now raises sheep, cattle and hogs, together with the grains which do well in this section.

On January 14, 1891, Mr. Humphreys was married to Martha Davies, who is a daughter of John B. and Mary Davies. Mrs. Humphreys was born in Blaina, Monmouthshire. South Wale-. April 20, 1863. They have had three children, namely: Walter

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John, born April 13, [892; Alary Elizabeth, born December 3, [899; and Margaret Ann. born June 25, 1901. Mr. and Mrs. Humphreys are members of the Congregational Church, in which he is a deacon.

During the closing years of her life, die mother of Mr. Humphreys was an invalid and to ease many weary hours she occupied herself in compiling a family record which she subsequently published. To this memorial ot her patience and family pride, the present bi- 1 igrapher is indebted.

EE ATHERTON, general farmer, residing on his finely-improved farm of eighty-six acres, in Thompson Township, was born near Newark. Ohio, March 9, 1848. and is a son of Augustine Washington and Cynthia (Taft) Atherton.

Thomas Atherton, the great-grandfather 1 if Lee. came from Shippensburg. Pennsylvania, tn Newark. Ohio, when the latter was a mere hamlet of log cabins on the frontier. His Mm. John Atherton. was probably the first manufacturer at Newark, his industry being the making of chairs. John Atherton was born at Shippensburg and he became a man of consequence in the new country where he and his father were pioneers. He gave up his manufacturing business while still young and bought a farm two miles north of Newark, which he operated during the remainder of bis life. He married Achsa Ackley. whose father was a pioneer of Licking County, and a veteran of the War of [812. John Atherton and wife had three children, namely : Augustine Washington; Walgrave, who resides near Madison. Wisconsin, and who married a Miss Fleek in Licking Count}'. Ohio; and Gibson, win 1 is now deceased. The latter was a very prominent member of the bar at Newark, was twice elected to Congress, and subsequi served on the Supreme Bench of Ohio.

ried Cynthia Taft. who was born August jo. [825, and who still survives, being in the enjoyment of health, and the center of a vei") devoted family circle. There were seven children born of the above marriage, namely: One mhi. Herbert, i- serving his third term as mayor of Newark, Ohio; Lee. who is the direct subject of this article ; Alice, now deceased, who was the wife of helix Blizzard, of Newark; Wallace, who was killed on the railroad, at Bement, Illinois; Gibson, who died at Magnetic Springs; Warren, who is a blacksmith in Newark; Tohn, who left home and has not been heard of for many years. Augustine W. Atherton served as lieutenant of a home company during the Civil War, but never enlisted. Otherwise, he spent his life in the section in which he was born. He was a member of a Masonic Lodge north of Newark and always took an interest in the fraternity. In politics he was a Democrat but he never consented to hold office. He was one of the founders of the Christian Union Church.

Lee Atherton remained on the home farm until he was twenty-one years of age. He then went on the road as a commercial traveler, first handling notions, but later glassware, and covering a territory that reached into Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Kentucky. In 1877 he settled down to farming, in Licking County, Ohio, and in [880 he purchased his present farm in Thompson Township. He has made all the improvements here and owns one of the most attractive properties in this section.

Ill .1876, Mr. Atherton was married ti 1 Ella Pound, who is a daughter of Isaac Pound, of Orange County. New York, and they have two -mis - Bert, residing on the home place, and Edson, who is a resident ot Scioto Township.

In politics. Mr. Atherton is a Democrat and has been township trustee for a number 1 if years. \t the time of his last election he received every Democratic and Republican vote pulled except one. He is a member of Prospect Lodge, No. 444. F. & A. M.. and of Magnetic Springs Lodge, No. 380, Knights Pythias, of which he is past chancellor, ami he

H. GERHARDT, M. D.. who for 20 years has been prominently identified with the medical profession of Delaware County, Ohio, is one of the leading citizens of Sunbury. Dr. Gerhardt was born near West Jefferson. Madison County, Ohio, June S. [858, and is a son of Christian and Magdalena (Gerich) Garhardt.

Christian Gerhardt was a native of Germany, where he held an important government position. Owing to reverses in fortune he came to America with his wife and six children, and settled in Madison County. Ohio, where for many years he engaged in agricultural pursuits. Later in life he removed to \\ est Jefferson, where he conducted a bakery up to the time of his death, which occurred in [872, in his /Jd year. His wife died in 1891, aged 73 years. Both were Lutherans in religious belief. Christian Gerhardt and his wife had seven children, as follows: Caroline, who is the wid « of William Erb, resides at Lilly Chapel. Ohio; Lizzie, who is the widow 1 i Petef Schmiegel, resides at Cincinnati. Ohio; Catherine, who is the wife of George Haffner, of Columbus; Mary, who also resides at Columbus; Lmil. who served in the Civil War. was accidentally killed at Columbus; Christian, who was accidentally shot by a comrade during the Civil War; J. H., residing at Sunbury.

Dr. 1. H. Gerhardt was reared on his father's farm in Madison County, and when 10 or 12 years of age removed with the family to West Jefferson, where he assisted his father in the bakery business. Hi- preliminary education was -ecurcd in the public schools, and he began the study of medicine at Columbus, graduating from the Columbus Medical Colli-e in [882, at which time be chose the town of Hebron as his field of practice and remained there for about one year. 1 1c then received anappointment as assistant physician at the Ohio

State Penitentiarv, in which capacity he served for three years, and in 1887 he came to Sunbury, where he has built up a large and lucrative practice.

On July 8, 1890, Dr. Gerhardt was married to Emma Ayres, who was born in Springfield, New; York, and is a daughter of Albert and Martha (Casler) Ayres. Mrs. Gerhardt taught for 13 years in the Sunbury public schools and three years in the Primary Department of the Coshocton public schools. Jesse Ayres, the paternal grandfather of Mrs. Gerhardt. was a son of Jesse Ayres. a Revolutionarv soldier, and was born in Massachuseti-. whence his parents had come from Ayrshire. Scotland, early in the 17th century. Jesse Ayres was a .manufacturer of woolen goods until reaching old age, when he took up the growing of hops and continued in that occupation till his death, which occurred in his 94th year in New York. He enlisted in the War of 18 1 j. but being under age did not see service. Mr. Ayres married Nancy "Myers, who died at the age of 67 years, and they had nine children. Mrs. Gerhardt's maternal grandfather, Solomon Casler, was a native of New York, of Dutch extraction, and was a contractor for ornamental work in the finishing of houses. He married Louvina Riker, and she died of cholera in 185 1, leaving her husband four children. Mr. Casler lived to be nearly 90 years old.

Albert Ayres, father of Mrs. Gerhardt. was born in New York State, and in 1871 came to Coshocton County, Ohio, from whence he removed in 1882 to Columbus, and there has been engaged in the grocery business for a number of years. He married Martha Casler, who died in January, 1902, aged 62 years, and to them were born two children: Mrs. Gerhardt, and Renetta, who was the wife of Edward Sargent of Columbus.

Dr. Gerhardt and bis wife are members of the Baptist Church, of which he is a trustee. He belongs to Sparrow Lodge, No. 400, of Masons, and Sunbury Lodge, No. 321, Knights of Pythias, and he and his wife are also members of the Eastern Star. He was surgeon in the Ohio National Guards, Seventeenth Reg-

DGAR JONES, a representative citizen and prosperous farmer of Radnor Township, belongs to one of the early pioneer families of this section. He was burn in Greene County, Ohio, January 21, [854, and is a son of Philip and Jane (Tomley) Jones.

The paternal grandfather of Edgar Jones was John P. Jones, who founded this family in ( Ihio. Both be and his wife, Mary Penry, were b< >rn in Wales. With their three children they came to America in 18 18. John P. Jones was one of the earliest settlers in Radii' >r T< wnship, Delaware County, where he purchased 180 acres of wild land, developed a fine farm and lived respected and esteemed on his own property until his time of death, in 1864. The maternal grandfather of Edgar Jones was also a man of sterling character. He was born in England, January 12, 1780, and died in Delaware County, Ohio, November 28, 1857. In early manhood he went to Wales, where he married and then engaged in farming in that country until 1840, when he brought his wife and four children to America. On the farm he subsecjuently bought in Radnor Township, Delaware County, he spent the remainder of his life. Of his five children those who reached maturity were : William, Hannah and Jane, all now deceased, and Richard B., who resides in Radnor Township.

Philip Jones was born on the Penlyn farm, in Radnor Township, Delaware County. Ohio, July 17. 1820, and died at Delaware, November 23. 1896. He followed an agricultural life until May, 1896, when he retired and took up his residence at Delaware, having lived continuously in Delaware County with the exception of 1854-5, when he resided in Greene County. On the Republican ticket be was frequently elected to office and he served as township trustee, clerk, treasurer and land appraiser. He married Jane Tomley, who was born June 28, 1822, ami died January 2j, 1898. They had the following children: Edgar; Susan, who married J. D. Griffith, who holds the responsible office of assistant Congressional postmaster, Washington, D. C. ; W. (iu\-. residing at Delaware; Jennie F., residing at Delaware; and Jessie, who married W. E. Harris, residing at De Graff, Logan County, Ohio. Mrs. Jones was a member or the Methodist Episcopal Church, while Mr. [ones was a Presbyterian. Both were conscientious Christian people.

Edgar Jones was reared to manhood on the old home farm. His early education was obtained in the local schools, following which he spent three years in the Ohio Western University, at 1 )elaware. A decade of educational work followed, nine years of teaching through Delaware County in various districts more or less intelligent, and one year at Prospect. His vacations were usually busy seasons on the farm and since 1882 he has devoted all of his attention to agricultural pursuits. To the grandfather's estate of 180 acres, Edgar Jones and his father added 20 acres. After the old home residence was destroyed by fire on November 12, 1 90 1. the estate was divided, Edgar Jones receiving" 120 acres as his portion. In April, 1904, he bought his present farm of 108. acres. For a number of years he gave a large amount of attention to growing Shropshire sheep from imported stock, and he has exhibited all over the State, but for the past 12 years he has made a specialty of hogs. He has a valuable herd of Shorthorn cattle and a number of fine horses. The hay, corn and oats he raises he uses for feed but he sells his wheat.

Mr. Jones married Anna Davis, who is a daughter of John J. Davis, of Delaware. Sh<? was born June 28, 1855. She is a member of the Presbyterian Church at Delaware,

In political sentiment Mr. Jones is a Republican, but he takes only a moderate interest in party affairs. He is known to be a public-spirited and conscientious citizen and in 1907 his fellow-townsmen elected him township trustee.

ELL TEED COURTER. senior pro- Is J! prietor of Pleasant Hill stuck farm, which is located in Delaware Township and is operated under the firm name of P. T. Courter & Sons, is one of this section's must progressive agriculturists and stockmen. He was born in Essex County, New Jersey. August 25, 1840, and is a son of Henry M. and Desire C. E. ( "feed ) Courter.

The Courters are of Scotch and Dutch ancestry, and although of several generations back, the solid qualities belonging to this combination are apparent in the present representatives of the family. Henry M. Courter was horn in Essex County, New Jersey, and was a son of Henry and Charlotte (Terrell) Courter. He learned the shoemaking trade, which he followed until he came to Ohio in 1857, when he bought a home in Berkshire Township, to which he brought his family in the following year, and remained a resilient of Delaware Countw until his death. He passed the closing three years of his life at the home of his son, Pell T. Courter. The mother of Mr. Courter was a member of one of the oldest families of Essex County, New Jersey, and her father. Pell Teed, was a prominent member of a family that had been established at a very early date by burghers from Amsterdam, Holland, who settled in Livingstone To.wnship, Essex County. As Desire Teed, she was married ( first ) to John Jones, who died in Columbiana County, Ohio, a few days before the birth of her son, John F. Jones. She subsequently married Henry M. Courter, and the following children reached maturity: George H., deceased; Pell T. : Josiah, deceased; Amzi, residing at Galena. Ohio; Charlotte, who married L. W. Miller, residing at Bellefontaine ; and Wesley, residing al Mi. Pleasant, Michigan. The parents of the above children were faithful members of the Baptist Church.

Pell Teed Courter, who bears his maternal grandfather's name, was eighteen years of age when the family came to Delaware County, Ohio. In those days a parent was obliged to die sum of two dollars a month in order to have his child attend school, and after he was eight years old, Mr. Courter was not afforded many months of schooling. When 1 1 years old he went to work at the shoe bench and soon learned all the details of shoemaking. and by the time he was 12 yars old he went to a journeyman shoe shop and took a job to w -i irk on his own account. At that time it was the custom for the shoemaker to take his work home with him. and it was with some misgivings that the proprietor of the shop gave the yi iiing workman his first two-dozen shoe order. His attitude changed, however, when the well-made shoes were returned to him, a rigid inspection failing to show any defect, and after that, Mr. Courter had no difficulty in securing all the work he could do. The thoroughness which marked his boyish efforts has attended all his enterprises and undoubtedly has been one of the factors in Mr. Courter's business success.

Until 1883 Mr. Courter followed shoemaking, then became foreman in a shoe store for some three years, after which he engaged in clerking hut became interested in farming in 1 88 1_, when he took charge of his father-inlaw's farm, on the east side of the river. Here again his thoroughness and attention to detail brought about success and in the spring of i8ij4 he bought his present farm containing 60 acres. This he has operated mainly as a stock farm, making a specialty of thorough-bred swine and sheep, favoring the Chester White hogs and the Shropshire sheep, all registered, and giving a great tleal of profitable attention to choice poultry, especially to Rose Comb Brown Leghorns. He raises also good crops of corn, oats, wheat and hay.

When the Civil War broke out, Mr. Courter was j 1 years of age and was making an ample living working at his trade and was busy with plans for the future. When the first call came for troops these plans were put to one side ami he. with other loyal young men of his acquaintance, went forward and in a spirit of true patriotism, offered life and service in defense of country. In April, [86l, he became an enlisted private in Company 1, Fourth Regiment. Ohio Volunteer Infantry, anil with his comrades was sent to Camp Den- i] and kept there through the first enlistment. In October, 1861, he re-enlisted, entering Company E, Sixty-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, winch was soon sent across the

From Wheeling the regiment followed down the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad to Martinsburg, and thence to Winchester and then on to Fredericksburg. On June 9, 1862, he participated in the fight with. General Jackson's troops at Port Republic, where he was unfortunate enough to be taken prisi ner. He was sent first to the Lynchburg, Virginia, Fair Grounds, and from there to Belle Isle, where he was kept until September 13th, when he was paroled and transferred to Annapolis and thence to Alexandria. Virginia. He was detained there until November _'Oth, when he joined his regiment at Bolivar Heights. On account of disability he was then ordered to he examined and in November, 1862, he was honorably discharged. He is a member of the George B. Torrence Post, < .rand Army of the Republic. In his political affiliation, Mr. Courter is a Republican. He has never been an active seeker for office but has served as township trustee.

Mr. Courter married Eliza Kruck, who is a daughter of Mathias Kruck. She was horn in Delaware Township. Delaware County, Ohio, where her father settled in [842. Mr. and Mrs. Courter have had three children: Harry. Clara and Walter. The latter is deceased but is survived by his widow and two si ins. Ralph and Perry. Harry Courter, the surviving son of P. T. Courter, 1- associated with his father in operating the farm and is a very enterprising, intelligent and successful business man. He married Emma Salisbury and they have one son. Earl H. The only

Mr. Courter and family are identified with St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church. He has long been actively interested in the same, serving for years as one of the trustees and for some time was superintendent of the Sunday-school. For a long period he has been an enthusiastic and practical supporter of this congregation and in large measure, to his efforts its well being and strength is due. In like manner he has supported public-spirited enterprises in his community, being one of the first to recognize the importance of good roads to insure speedy and safe transportation, to introduce improved machinery on his own farm and to encourage its use by others, while his efforts to raise the grade of stock to a high standard, has been of great value to all this section. He is one of its most representative men.

RIFFITH G. BENEDICT, proprietor of the Benedict Evaporating Company, manufacturers of evaporated sweet corn and fancy evaporated apples, and one of the leading business men of Delaware Township, was born in Peru Township, in what is now Morrow County, Ohio, October 3, 1^45. and is a son of Aaron L. and Phebe (Wing) Benedict.

The progenitor of this old and honored family was Thomas Benedict, who was born in 1617 in Nottingham, England, where he married Mary Bridgum. and came to America in 1038. Their son, John, was born during the 1 640s. and his son Joseph, had a Aaron, who was born December 6, 1740. in Connecticut, and married Elizabeth Knowles, who was born Februery 20. 1 74 1 . and died August 15, 1821. Aaron Benedict, son of Aaron and Elizabeth (Knowles) Benedict, was burn November 25. 1769, in New Milford, Connecticut, and in the fall of 1795 emigrated to New York State with his wife. Esther Lancaster, who was born April 24. 1776, and died September 25, 1S25. They cami Ohio in 1812, and here the remainder of their lives were spent. Mr. Benedict was an elder in the Society of Friends.

Aaron L. Benedict, father of Griffith G., was bi rn in Peru Township. Clinton County. New York, the third child and only son of Aaron and Esther (Lancaster) Benedict. He was eight rears of age when the family came to Ohio, and the larger part of his education was acquired in an old log schoolhouse. He grew up on the home farm, which he helped to clear and cultivate. Here his death occurred June 25, 1867. He was a preacher in the Friends Church. He married Phebe Wing, who was born July 22, 1808, and died August 20, 1884, and was a daughter of Miner Wing, originally of Dutchess County, New York. Of their children, seven grew to maturity : Amelia, who married Jonathan Stanley, both now being deceased; Livius A., of Peru Township: Charity T., who is deceased; Lydia, deceased, who married Joseph Johnson; Edward A., a resident of Salem, Columbiana County; Griffith G. ; and Agnes S.. win 1 resides on the old home place.

Griffith G. Benedict was educated in the district schouls as well as a private school, and remained at home until the death of his father. In 1876 he came to his present farm of 17 acres, where he embarked in trucking, in which he has continued to a certain extent to the present time, making a specialty of bush fruits and strawberries. He also keeps a small dairy, selling his milk to a creamery. Mr. Benedict started the first fruit and corn evaporating business in the county, in a small way, with a home-made dryer, but by 1888 his business had increased to such an extent as to warrant the erection of a large building, which he fitted with the most modern machinery. He now evaporates from 25.000 to 50.000 pounds of sweet corn and as high as 2,000 bushels of apples during the short season, which lasts not more than two months, and his business is still the only one of its kind in Delaware County. Some years ago Mr. Benedict purchased an additional 33 acres, and also rents property. The home that stood on the original 17-acre tract has been changed into a modern residence, and large, substantial buildings have been erected, making his property one of the most desirable in this section 1 if the tow nship.

On July 23, 1N74. Mr. Benedict was married to Ellen Willits, who is the daughter of Joel Willits. of Cardington Township, Morrow County, Ohio, and two children have been born to this union: Ethel and Frances W.

James M. Richey, father of F. II., is one of Delaware's representative citizens, and is a member of the firm of Bird. Richey & Christian, proprietors of the White Sulphur Stone Company. He was born June 23. [854, in Scioto Hownship and is a son of Isaac Newton and Eliza (McClure). Both the Richeys and the McClures were pioneer settlers in Sew oto Township.

F. H. Richey was reared on the home farm and secured his education in the schi - I Scioto Township. When he was 20 years of age he started out in life for himself, as a hay and straw dealer, and has remained connected with this industry ever since. He does a large business, shipping straw to Cleveland and hay to West Virginia, by the 100 car loads. He has a tenant on his farms, where he devotes four or five acres to apple orchards and raises 150 head of sheep and from 15 to 18 head of cattle.

Mr. Richey married Rosa Snyder, who is a daughter of Leonard Snyder, and they have three children : Eliza, Kilbourn and Amy Iola. Mrs. Richey is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics. Mr. Richey is a stanch Democrat and for six years he has been a member of the Board of Elections, a township trustee and a member of the School Board for seven years. His fraternal connections include Ruffner Lodge, No. 330, Odd Fellows, of Radnor, of which he is past grand, Ruffner F.ebekahs. Lodge No. 248, and Scioto Camp, No. 92, of Woodmen of the World, of which he is an official.

DWARD D.JONES, one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of Radnor Township, was born at Llangaffan, Breconshire, South Wales, April 16, (826, ami is a son oi Daniel and Sarah (Jefferson) Jones.

The father of Mr. Jones was horn in Breconshire and never left his native place, where he died when aged 69 years. He was a small farmer and was a man of great industry. He married a daughter of 1 high Jefferson, who resided in Radnorshire. South Wales, and they had six children, Edward I), being the youngest member of the family and the only survivor and the only one who came to America. The family was reared in the faith of the Congregational Church.

Edward D. Jones grew up on his father's little farm and attended the schools near his home, lie was more ambitious and venturesome than the other members of the family and when he reached manh 1 he decided to emigrate to America, where he hoped industrial opportunities were better than in his own land. He felt unwilling, however, to have the Atlantic Ocean roll between him and the maiden of his choice, therefore he was married January 30, 1852, and on April 12 following, he embarked with his bride on the sailing vessel "States Rights." for the United States, which landed them safely eight weeks later, at Castle Garden, New York. Mr. Jones came to Radnor, Delaware County. Ohio, where he found employment and worked industriously until he had accumulated enough capital to purchase jo acres of land in Radnor Township, near Warrensburg. Here he first built a humble 1' g cabin and then cleared and fenced his property and during the 12 years which he spent on it, put it under a fine state of cultivation. In 1864 he bought his present farm of a little over 100 acres. 35 of which had been cleared, and a comfortable log cabin stood on the place, in which the family resided until I884. In that year he built the present fine two-story frame house, which contains 12 large rooms. His substantial barns were erected three years after he look possession of the farm. Mr. Jones during his active years rawed many horse-, cattle, sheep and h >gs and also sufficient grain with which to feed them. Mr. Jones is a man of independent means hut every dollar he has made through In- own efforts. The only advantage he had over many others who started out in life at the same time he did. was the possession of unusual physical strength and to this he added industry, clean living and continued prudence.

Mr. Jones was married to Mary Davis, who died in 1886, aged 51 years. She was the beloved mother of a large family, three of which died and eight survived to maturity, namely: Miriam, who grew to womanhood, married Joel Griffiths, and died in Radnor Township; Sarah, deceased, who married Evan T. Jones, who reside- at Richwood; Isaac, who is deceased: Elizabeth, wdio married Stephen Davis, residing in Radnor Township; Mary Ann, who married William Herbert, residing in Radnor Township ; Ruth, who married Edward Hadley, residing in Radnor Township: Alice, who married Griffith Roberts, who operates the Jones farm; Martha, win 1 married James Osborne, residing in Radnor Township. Mr. Jones and family belongto the Congregational Church, in which he is a deacon. Since the election of President Lincoln, he has been identified with the Republican party, but has prohibition tendencies. He attributes a large measure of his excellent health of mind and body to the fact that he has been temperate in all things and has never used either tobacco or liquor. He is a man who in every way deserves the high regard in which he is held by his fel'ow citizens.

OHN COWGILL, one of Delaware Township's substantial agriculturists, who owns and operates a fine farm of mi >re than 200 acres, was born July 18, 1842, in Jefferson Township. Logan County, Ohio, and is a son of Daniel and Mary ( Everett ) Cowgill.

born in Frederick County, Virginia, July 27, 1777. and died September 16, 1846. He was a blacksmith by trade, an occupation which he followed in his native locality until his marriage, and then removed to Columbiana County, Ohio. Mr. Cowgill married Sarah Antrim, who was born September 16, 1780. in Stafford County, Virginia, and died June 6, 1868, and to them there were born the following children: Ann, born November 27, 1800, in Culpeper County, Virginia, died October 13. 1873; Henry, born in Columbiana County, Ohio, October 30, 1802, died September 12, [869; Susanna, born November 1. 1804. died February 8, 1851; Daniel, born October 8. 180(1, died Aprd 8. 1896; Sarah, born Sep- -tember 3, 1809; Thomas, born June [9, 1812; Joseph, born May 15, 1814; Levi, born April 8, [816, died June 5. 1859; Lydia, born in Champaign County, Ohio.. February i, 1818; John, born January 4, 1820, resides in Franklin County. Ohio; and Eli, born May 27, 1822. The family were Quakers.

Daniel Cowgill, father of John, was born between Lisbon and Salem, in Columbiana County, Ohio, October 8, 1806, and as a boy accompanied his parents to Champaign mty, where he received a limited education and learned the trade of cabinet maker and undertaker. lie located in Zanesfield, Logan Count}-, where he established himself in business, and lie always spoke with pride of having made Samuel Kenton'-, coffin. In 1850 Mr. Cowgill engaged in farming on rented land near Delaware, but two years later purchased the farm now owned by bis son John, which he continued t<> operate until his death. He was first a Whig and later a Republican in us. ami served as justice of the peace of Logan County for nine years, and as trustee f r a long peril id.

Mr. Cowgill was married (first 1 to llepsebeth Stokes, who was born December 24, iSin. and died August 14, [836, and they had two children: Deborah, who was born December 15, 1831; and Joseph Stokes, born May 4. 1834. Mr. Cowgill's second marriage to Mary Everett, who was born August 31, 181 I, and died May 15. 1875. daughter of

Thomas Everett of Champaign County. Of their children, five grew to maturity : Sarah, born December 29, 1840, is the widow of John Sites and lives at Camp Chase, Franklin County; John; Rev. Josephine, twin of John, for several years was a missionary in Palestine, ami is now located at Los Angeles, California, where she still carries on missionary work; Ottaway C, born September 25, 184(1. died July 31, 1888; and Daniel E.. born April 12. 1854, at one time principal of the schools of Delaware, is now located at Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Cowgill were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Cowgill having had to leave the Quaker faith to muster in the old militia, as he was unable to pay the fine for 111 t mustering.

John Cowgill received his education in his native township and at Delaware, where he taught school for three terms, farming during the summer months. His parents had established a small dairy, and this he greatly enlarged, operating a milk route until September, 1902, keeping about 30 head of cattle, and raising most of bis feed. He now has 20 bead o.f cattle and 123 sheep, and about half of his farm is under cultivation, four acres being devoted to apple trees, although the principal crops are corn, oats, wdieat and hay. The residence and main barn were built by Mr. Cowgill's parents, but the additions and other buildings have been built by him. Fraternally he is connected with the Lodge and Chapter of the Masonic order. He is a Republican in politics, and was township trustee for six years and land appraiser two terms.

On May 2j , 1875, Mr. Cowgill was married to Ellen X. Yates, who was born January 15, 1832. in Knox County, Illinois, and is a daughter of Thomas Yates, and to this union there were born five children: John Arthur, born July 2J , 1870, resides in Delaware; Mary Everett, born October 8. 1877, married William Griffith, of Delaware; Margaret Elnora, born October 1, 1880. died January r6, 1896;

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Mr. Cowgill is a Presbyterian, while his wife is a member of William Street Methodist Episcopal Church, and is very active in church and charitable work, having been for some years president of the Aged People's Home.

1. ADAMSON, of the firm of Schoppert & Adamson, lumber merchants. at 1 Kt rander. was horn in Randolph County, Indiana, April 16, 1867, and is a son of Ira and Nancy (Willmore) Adamson.

The Adamson family is of English extrac- The grandfather of J. i. Adamson was Abraham Adamson, who was a pioneer in Indiana, where he became prominent in public affairs. The maternal grandfather was a native of Virginia. Me married Eliza Love, whose mother was a Harrison, belonging to the old Virginia family from which came two presidents of the United States.

Ira Adamson, father of J. I... is a highly respected retired citizen of Winchester. Indiana. He served as a soldier in the Union army during the Civil War and is a member nf the Grand Army Post at Winchester. He was a successful farmer for many years and for 15 years prior to retiring from active life, he was engaged in the bee business. He is a Republican in his political views and has frequently held township offices. He married a daughter of William C. Willmore, of Winchester, who still survives. For 14 years Mr. Willmore was county recorder. Mr. and Mrs. Adamson had 10 children, namely: Willis A.. residing at Saratoga, Indiana; Mary E.; Sarah: Jesse W.. residing on the home farm: Alice A.; John W.. deceased; J. I.: George W.. residing at Everett. Washington, was clerk of the court there for eight years; and Hannah and Edith. The parents of this family are members of the Baptist Church, in which the father has been very active for many rs, frequently occupying the pulpit, lie is n> i\v in his 77th year.

and the National Normal University at Lebanon, Ohio, remaining in the latter institution fir two years, after which he returned to Winchester and taught in the public schools for the next five years. Failing health compelled him to abandon teaching and for the seven following years he engaged in farming in Scioto Township. In 1X91 he came to Ostrander and entered into partnership with J. A. Hayes, in the hardware line, under the firm name of Hayes & Adamson, which continued two years, when Mr. Adamson closed out his interest. For -iime four or five years he then conducted a restaurant. In the fall of 1905, he bought a farm of Albert Huntley, but returned to Ostrander in a few months and entered into partnership with his present asso ciate. The firm operates a portable sawmill, deals mainly in hard wood and ships largely to Dayton. Ohio. Mr. Adamson was one of the organizers of the Ostrander Banking Com pan}-, at Ostrander, and with the exception of one year, has been one of its directi irs ever since its beginning.

Mr. Adamson married Minnie Manville. who was born in Scioto Township, Delaware County, Ohio, and they have one daughter, Lois Ellen. In politics. Mr. Adamson is a stanch Republican. He is a member of Ostrander Lodge. F. & A. M., and of Edinburg Lodge. Odd Fellows, of which he is past grand, and has also held the office of district deputy grand master. He is one of Ostrander's representative men.

ENJAMIN V. ax.) LYMAN 1'. Mc- MASTER, extensive land owners and farmers of Brown Township, Delaware County, Ohio, have attained a high degree of success and. are widely known throughout the county. Operating under the firm name of McMaster Brothers, they have cultivated the tract of 425 acre- left by their father, and to this added from time t<> time until the farm has been almost doubled in size. In pasl years they bought, raised and fed -tuck on an extensive scale, making a specialty of high grade Short Horn cattle and standard-bred draft horses and roadsters. They have bred and raised some fast horses, which made fine records for speed on various race courses. In Short- Horn breeding they have favored the red, and have a large herd almost uniformly of that color. Substantial men of the public spirited type, the McMaster Brothers have always worked for those improvements which tend to add to the comforts of life, as well as to enhance the value of property, in Brown Township.

The McMaster family has long been one of prominence in Delaware County. Benjamin McMaster, the grandfather, was born September 24, 1795. in Ontario County, New York, and was the third in a family of four children, lie was quite young when his father died, and in 1813 located in Scioto County, Ohio. 'There he operated the first saw-mill in the county, and sawed the lumber used in the old State House in Columbus. In [814 he moved to the village of Worthington, and lived in part of the bouse in which Colonel Kilbourne kept tavern. In the latter part of the same year, he came to Delaware County and cleared twenty acres for Dr. Warren. In 1817 he went to Champaign Count}', and the next year married a daughter of Lemuel G. Humphrey, of Liberty Township, Delaware County, who lived but a few year-. Shortly afterward he again came to Delaware County and bought 100 acres of land on Elm Creek, upon which he built a cabin of the pioneer pattern, moving into it about ten o'clock one cold December night, when about fifteen inches of snow covered the ground. This is a little evidence of the hardships of the pioneer days. lb- worldl) possessions at that time were one yoke of steers, one heifer, ten head of young hogs, a dog. a small supply of household goods and provisions, and fifty dollars in money, lie cleared ln- farm, which was considered in those days the finest im proved and richest in Brown Township, it being bottom land, which before the days . .1 extensive drainage was not subject to frequent inundation as at present. Benjamin

McMaster resided on this farm until (85 when he moved to Ashley and erected a warebouse and forming a business partnership, be continued in this business until his death in 1888. By his first marriage, Benjamin had three children, namely: Robert; Horace, who in 1852 bought the farm settled upon by bis father and William. His second marriage was with Electa Perry, widow of William Berry, by whom be had three children - Alvin, Elmina and Philemon Perry. The children of her second union : George. Esther, Hiram and Eloisa. This hardy old pioneer treated lus own and the Berry children with the same kindness and consideration, and assisted each to an excellent start in life.

Robert G. McMaster. lather of the Mc- Master Brothers, was born December 3. 18 18, and grew to manhood on the home estate in Brown Township. He worked out by the month for two years for David Bush, and with the aid of bis father bought 100 acres of land which was the nucleus of the large farm of McMaster Brothers. This place was very little improved and Robert lived in a cabin for some years. He bought and bred stock with good results, financially, and added to his realty holdings until at his death, February 28. 1873, he had 423 acres. He was joined in marriage with Mary Worline. who was born in Troy Township, and was a daughter of Henry Worline. She died December 10, 1847. five children having been born of their union, as follows: Benjamin F., born September 15. 1842: Lyman P., born April 6, 1844; Theodore D., born October 2T,, 1843. died June 24. 1889; Mary Emma and Mary Etta, twins, born December 3, 1847. The latter died young and the former is the widow 1 if David ( ). Jones, by whom she had a daughter, Hattie R. Jones. Mrs. Jones lives on the farm her grandfather settled on and improv.ed. Robert G. McMaster was a Democrat and although not active in politics served as township trustee and once was a candidate for county commissioner. Religiously, he was a member of the Universalist Church.

the rank of corporal, lie enlisted August i 3. [862, in Company 1). One Hundred and Twenty-first Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, was mustered in September 10, anil in just 28 days thereafter participated in the battle oi Perry ville, Kentucky. He was with the Army of the Cumberland. He took part in many important engagements, among them: Chick - amauga; Chattanooga, where they had three or four days' fighting; accompanied General Sherman from Chattanooga to Atlanta, being in spirited action at Kenesaw Mt.; Rome, Georgia; Red Oak Station, Georgia; and Jonesboro. After arriving at Atlanta, Davis' Division, of which the One Hundred and Twenty-first Regiment was a part, was detached and sent to Florence, Alabama, after which they rejoined General Sherman at Atlanta, and on November 15, began the memorable march to the sea, arriving at Savannah, on December 10, 1864. On January 20th began the invasion of South Carolina, and then of North Carolina, actions at Averysboro, Bentonville and Goldsboro, making their expedition. The army arrived at Raleigh, North Carolina, where they were located at the time of General Johnston's surrender. Proceeding northward they participated in the Grand Review at Washington, D. C, and were there honorably discharged, June 8, 1865. Although passing through the war without serious sickness or injury, he had numerous narrow escapes. At Kenesaw Mountain, where 164 of the regiment met death in about fifteen minutes of fighting, a piece of shell struck and bent the barrel of Air. McMaster's gun, rendering it useless, but saving him from injury and possible death. On June 19, 1865, he returned home to Brown Township, where he has resided continuously since.

Lyman P. Mc. Master, who has always been rec< ignized as a capable business man. was called upon to serve as commissioner of Delaware County, serving three years, one year being chairman of the board, in a most efficient manner. He was elected on the Democratic ticket by a majority of 480 votes, although located in a Republican stronghold. He has also served two terms as township trustee.

from the citizens of this community, was born October 3. [849, in Clarion County. Pennsylvania, and is a son of John and Catherine Wilt, both of whom were natives of Germany, who located in Clarion Count}-. Pennsylvania.

Mr. Wilt spent the first 17 years of his life 111 Clarion County, Pennsylvania, and on April (1, 1867, when about 17 years old. came to Ashley with James L. Wray, who established a general store on the site where Mr. Wilt's present store is located. He continued in the employ of Air. Wray until the latter failed m business, when he sold out the stock for the receivers; after which he formed a partnership with Air. Corbett, with whom he continued associated for five years. He then sold his interest in the firm and clerked for others for about five or six years. In [882 he established his present business. He has gained an enviable reputation as an honest and up-to-date merchant, and his customers always receive prompt and courteous attention. He erected his present two-story building in 1883, having been previously located a few doors west. He carries a full line of dry goods and shoes and aNo ;i >mall line of groceries and notions. Air. Wilt is a man of more than ordinary business ability, am has been well earned.

On October 28, 1877. Mr. Wilt was joined in marriage with Emma Clifton, who was born in Perry County, Ohio, and to them were born the following children: George Clayton, born August 3. 1878, died on December 15, 1880; Merril, born February i<>. 1X80. died January 2, 1S81 ; Elizabeth I'.elle. born April 22, iSSj, married L. K. Wornstaff, superintendent of the public schools of Ashley: Marie, born February 16. 1884; Marion Muriel, was born April 24. 1885. who is the wife of Ralph Davis, a teacher in the public schools; Genevieve, born August 19, 1889; and Harold, who was born in November, 1892, and died May 3. 1894.

clerk, was six years a member of the Sc1im.i1 Board, and for four years had charge of the postoffice of Ashley, during President Harrison's administration. He is a member of the Ashley Lodge, F. & A. M.

IMOTHY GOMER JONES, general farmer of Radnor Township, was born July r8, 1853, 'n Radnor Township, Delaware County, Ohio, and is a son of Evan T. and Ellen (Junes) Jones.

Evan T. Jones was born in South Wales, in 1818. and died in Ohio, January 18. 1896. He grew to manhood in South Wales and on coming to America settled in Radnor Township, near the river, where he acquired a farm of 97 acres. At one time he was an active member of the Odd Fellows and assisted in erecting the fraternity's building at Radnor. In politics he was a Democrat. He married the widow of his brother Thomas. She was born in North Wales and was a daughter of David Jones. The four children of the second marriage who grew out of infancy were: Elizabeth, who married James Paulding, residing at East St. Louis, Illinois: Thomas T.. residing at Prospect : Timothy G. ; and Alary Ellen, who married Robert Thomas, residing in Radnor Township. Mr. and .Mrs. Jones are members of the 1 Congregation il Church.

Timothy Comer Jones was six years old when his parents moved to the farm he now o\\n>. and his father built the residence and other structures. He secured his education in the district schools and his occupation has always been farming. To the original acreage of the farm he has added until he now owns 143 acres. This In- has under a tine state of cultivation. Like his father. Air. Jones believes in the principles of die Democi party.

On February 14. 1N7N. Mr. Jones was married to Elizabeth Jane Jones, who is a daughter of John A. and Mary (Newell) Cones. Three children have been born to them, of whom one is deceased, the two survivors being: Evan T.. residing at Pinconning, .Michigan, and John A. Air. and Airs. Jones belong to the Congregational Church at Radnor, of which he has served as a trustee.

John A. Jones, father of Airs. Timothy G. Jones, was born in North Wales and died in Ohio in 1895, agefl 7° years. He grew to manhood on his father's farm in Wales prior to coming to America with his bride. In [854 they reached Columbus, Ohio. Here he learned the blacksmith's trade which he followed until within five years of his death. For _' 1 years he worked in the Aliami shops and was also employed in the Panhandle Railroad shops, later going into business for himself. Of his five children four reached maturity, namely: Elizabeth Jane: Airs. Catherine Williams; Mary Ann, who is the widow of George F. Twitchell, of Columbus, Ohio; and Emma Gertrude, also a resident of Columbus.

)HN J. MILLER, a progressive farmer of Delaware Township, residing on his valuable farm of 75 acres, was born in Baden, Germany. October 2^. 1845. and is a son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Wightman) .Miller. The father of Air. Miller died in Germany, after which his mother came to America, where two of her sisters and a brother had already settled. She located for a few years in Franklin Township and then moved to Delaware Township.

John J. Aliller spent the larger part of his boyhood with his uncle. Warner Marquette, oi Liberty Township, where he was given school advantages. When the Civil War broke out he was assisting on the farm. He enlisted in Compan) E, Second Regiment. Ohio Volunteer Heavy Artillery, and was stationed'in Kentucky. Tennessee and Georgia. He is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. After he returned from the army. Mr. Aliller rented land for several years, after which he bought about 50 acres in Delaware Township, which, added to 25 acres inherited by his wife, makes a compact farm, large enough For easy handling, and here Air. Miller has earned on general farming- and stock-raising. He cultivates about 60 acres of his land, raising corn, oats, wheat and hay, and as he believes in using fertilizer, he has good crops when many others fail. lie keeps seven head of cattle, makes high grade butter, has 25 head of thoroughbred Duroc hogs and pays considerable attention to poultry.

Mr. Miller married Mary Elizabeth Lindner, who is a daughter of Frederick G. Lindner, of Delaware Township, and they have had nine children, the four who grew to maturity being: Frank, is married, resides at Delaware: Harry, also married, resides in Delaware: Katherine, who married George W. Owen, of Delaware Township; and Ellsworth, who resides at home. Mrs. Miller is a member of the Lutheran Church. Formerly Mr. Miller was identified with the Democratic party, but he has been a Republican since the second administration of President Cleveland. He is no seeker fi >r 1 iffice, but always take- an active interest in electing those who have records as good citizens. He is an intelligent, well-informed man and has adopted modern methods of agriculture, his land showing the results of his care. He built the present comfortable residence.

ILLIAM L. PEET, who has lived retired from active pursuits, in his pleasant home at Richwood, since [880, still owns his farm of 170 acres, a part of the old l'eet homestead, which is situated in Thompson Township. Mr. l'eet was horn in Delaware County, Ohio. July X. [856, and is a son of William J. ami Anna ( Welch ) Peet.

"Hopewell," in 1635. He died in [678, aged Si years. John Peet (2d) married Mary Morehouse in [696 and they had three daughters and three sons, one of the latter being 1 lavid l'eet. who was horn June 30, [698. I le was married to Alary Titherton, October II, [719. One of his sons, Samuel Peet, known as a hermit, devoted his life to the study of astronomical science. He married Sarah Wildman. It was probably his brother, Lemuel Peet, who was the great-grandfather of William L. Peet. He died in an old age at the home of his son, \||>a l'eet, in Berlin Township, Delaware County.

Alba l'eet. grandfather of William L., was horn in Litchfield County. Connecticut, and from there came to Franklin County, Ohio, accompanied by his father ami his own family. This was about 1830, and he settled on a farm within two miles of Worthington, his near neighbor being Ossian Gardner, with whom he later became interested in the manufacture of brick. For 15 years they did an extensive business for the time, and their product was used in the construction of main of the buildings in the heart of the present city of Columbus. Alba Peet resided near Worthington for about jo years, when he sold his farm there and bought one situated in Berlin Township, four miles east of Delaware. There were 200 acres in this tract, very little of which had yet been cleared. Air. Peet sold that farm 10 years later, after which he resided at Delaware, where he died in 1879, aged 84 years. He was a man of sterlingcharacter, strong in his convictions of right. Politically, he was an old-time Democrat. He was married (first) to Harriet Orton and lour of their five children reached manhood, namely: William J.; Or ha (born in [824, died in 1905). who married David Cronkelton, and left two children - Herman (deceased) and Helen Af., who is the widow of Dr. Calvin Welch, of Delaware; and Franklin and J-udd, both of whom are deceased. Alba Peet and wife were among the early members of the Methodisl Episcopal Church in this section, and were most worthy people in every particular.

remained at home until he was 21 years old, when he visited a section then seemingly on the western border of civilization - Wisconsin and Minnesota. After living there for eight years, he returned to Delaware, where he was married (first) to Pamela Halley. They had one daughter, Ida. who married a Air. Thurston and is since deceased.

Just prior to the Civil War. William J. Peet moved to Thompson Township and bought a farm to which he continued to add until he owned 221 acres. There he lived until he removed to Richwood, where he resided for a number of years before his death. In politics he was a Democrat and he took an important part in his township's affairs and served in the offices of trustee and treasurer. He wa- married (secondly) to Anna Welch, who was a daughter of Hiram Welch and they had three children, two of whom survive - Lester G., residing at Richwood, and William L. William J. Peet married for his third wife. Mrs. Melissa Evans, who still survives, at the age of 90 years.

William L. Peet continued to reside on the old homestead in Thompson Township until [888, when he moved to Richwood. He married Lida Marriott, who is a daughter of J. 1'. Marriott, of Richwood. and they have two children: Harry E. born in 1881, and residing in Chicago, and Judd M., born in 1885, who is residing at home. Airs. Peet is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, to which Mr. Peet gives liberal support. He was reared politically in the principles of the Democratic part)- and still votes for its candidates, but is never an active participant in political campaigns.

EXTER X. DALTON, one of the highly esteemed citizens of Delaware Township, Delaware Count v. Ohio, who is carrying on general farming on an 82-acre tract, was born November 3, [835, in Bainbridge, Chenango Countv. Xew York, ami is a son of Isaac and Eliza (Miller) Dalton.

Isaac Dalton, who was also a native of Xew York, came to Ohio about 1845, and remained for a year or two in Delaware County, subsequently removing to Illinois, where he and his wife spent most of their lives. They had these children: Eveline and Adeline, the former of whom is deceased: Dexter X.; Margaret. who is deceased; James, who was born in Ohio: Airs. Lorette Perry, who resides at Momence, Illinois; and Mary.

Dexter N. Dalton was nine or ten year> of age when he accompanied his parents to Ohio, and made the trip further West with them, but subsequently, when 15 years old. returned to Delaware County, wdiere he lived until 22 years old. being engaged in farm work. He then again went West, where he farmed until 1863, in which year he enlisted in Company D. One Hundred and Thirteenth Regiment. Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and served about one year, being ill most of the time. After receiving an honorable discharge, Air. Dalton went to Onarga, Illinois, where he made his home until 1902, in that year purchasing his present farm of 82 acres, where he carries on general farming. Air. Dalton is also the owner of a fine tract of 134 acres in Oxford Township, which is being cultivated by his son, William D., as a general farm.

Air. Dalton was married (first) to Ella M. Libhart, who was born in Michigan, and was the daughter of P. T. B. Libhart. Airs. Dalton died in 1879, aged 28 years, having been the mother of eight children, of whom seven grew to maturity, as follows : Francis H., who assists his father on the home farm; Fred L, who lives in Illinois; Fannie J., who married Christian Thompson, a resident of Minnesota; William D.. of Oxford Township; Fletcher L., who lives in Montana; Floyd A., who also resides in Montana; and Ferdinand O.. who is deceased. Charles A., died in infancy. Air. Dalton was married, secondly, to Sarah J. Johnson. Airs. Dalton is a member of the Congregational faith, but for convenience attends the Alethodist Episcopal Church with her husband. He is connected with the Grand Army of the Republic Post at Onarga. Illinois.

The father oi Mr. Sedgwick was formerly a minister in the Baptist Church and became State superintendent of Sunday schools for that body for the State of Kentucky, lie was May J4. 1836, was reared at Duncan Falls. Ohio, and died in Kentucky, September 29, 1866. He was married to Irene Kimball. September 25, [861. She contracted a second marriage, with the late George Armstrong, who died January 29, 1886. Of the first marriage there were two children - Kimand George. The latter was accidentally killed on the railroad, when 16 years old. Of the second marriage there was one son - Charles O., who resides with his mother in Sunbury, and who. since 1894, has been assistant cashier of the Farmers' Hank, of this place.

Kimball Sedgwick obtained his education in the schools of Sunbury and took a business course in a commercial college at Cleveland, Ohio. When 16 years of clerk in a dry when 22 years old he conducted a dry goods ami grocery business, in which he continued to be interested for 15 years.

Mr. Sedgwick was married in February, 1884, tn Sarah Louise Brown, who was horn in Lake County, Ohio, and who is a daughter of Watson H. and Sarah 1 Armstrong) Brown. They have three children, namely : George, Elizabeth and Roland. In politics be is a Republican. He is a Mason and a member of the Eastern Star.

On the death of Joseph Kimball 1 his uncle), who was prominently identified with the Sunbury Co-operative Creamery Company. Mr. Sedgwick sold out his mercantile interests and became secretary and manager of this concern which has been organized since January 28, [892, by the farmers and citizens of this vicinity. For 11 years, the late Joseph H. Kimball was secretary and manager, and the late Otis H. Kimball, formerly president of

Iln- enterprise has proved profitable from the -tart. Milk to the amount of 2,298 pounds was received May 2, 1892, with 22 patrons. A stead) growth has followed and in the month of July. [907, the amount of milk received was 1.927. 106 pounds and the amount of butter produced was 110,000 pi muds, with 1.034 patrons. In 1907 the vast sum of $223,- OOO was paid out tn farmers. In 1901 the creamery commenced establishing skimming statii n- and they now have them at Cheshire. Cond'it, Centervillage, Eden and Marin. 1. embracing territory of about 15 mileradius. Their products are shipped to leading points, and they have no second quality. The officers -1' the company are: L. lames Wilson, president; William" D. Miller, vicepresident; C. ( ). Armstrong, treasurer, and Kimball Sedgwick, secretary and manager. The board of directors is made up of the following leading citizens: James Cockrell, Jasper Boyd. John Landin, Edwin .Phillips, Samuel Rosecrans, L. James Wilson and William _D. Miller, the most of whom have been in office since the establishment of the business. During the year 11)06-07, there has been erected a modern, fire-proof plant, built according to sanitary principles, that is not excelled in any way by any other in the country. The plant has cost about $30,000, and the location covers three and a half acres. The business is conducted with farmers on a strictly co-operative plan. It is one of the most prosperous industries of Delaware County.

HARLES C. MILLER. In naming the progressive men of Delaware County, Ohio, mention sin mid lie made of the late Charles C. Miller, a leading agriculturist and business man. in whose death Delaware Township losl one of its most highly esteemed citizens. .Mr. Miller was born in Delaware Township. Delaware County, Ohio. November S, i8;j. and

Henry Miller, who was a mason by trade. carried mi that occupation for many years in connection with farming in Delaware Township, where his death occurred. He married Angeline Brower. and they had three children, two of whom grew to maturity: Sarah, who is the widow of Enos Houser, of Berlin Township; and Charles C.

Charles C. Miller received his education in the common schools, supplemented by a course at business college, after leaving which he returned to the home farm, and there spent the remainder of his lite. The tract, which originally consisted of 300 acres, now comprises 167 acres, and was operated by Mr. Miller's widow until 1903, who erected a fine barn in 1899, the house having been built by Mr. Miller. He carried on general farming and raised cattle, sheep and liQgs, and in addition thereto was engaged in the hardware business at Delaware from [889 until his death, which occurred December 20, 1892. Although popular in his community, a leading Democrat, and often urged to accept public office. Mr. Miller would never consent to do so. Fraternally he was connected with Lenape Lodge, No. 29, Knights of Pythias of Delaware. He was a member of the Reformed Church, of which he was a deacon for many years.

On August 10, [876, Mr. Miller was married to Anna II. Jennings, who is the daughter of Sylvester Thrap Jennings. Sylvester T. Jennings was born October 6, 1S11. and died March 2. [862. lie was married (first) to Charity Scott, who was horn December 2. [814, and died February 21. 1850. Of the children of this marriage two are living: Mrs. Mary E. Williamson, of ECilbourn, Ohio; and Edward, who resides at Fort Worth, Texas. Mr. Jennings was married ( secondly) to Angeline (Carr) Smart, who was b rn January 1. 1819, and who died January 5, 1871). There were four children born to this union, three of whom grew to maturity, namely: Martha', born July 7, 1857, who married Gideon Liggett 1 deceased ). and lives at Delaware; \nna H. and Roberl Elmer, who is now deceased.

Mrs. Miller was horn and reared about one mile from where she now resides. Sheattended the common schools and High School, and after graduating from the latter taught school for a short time. She and her husband had three children, one of whom survives - Elmer C, horn January iq, 1885. carries on the home farm, being engaged in general farming. Mrs. Miller and her son are members of the Presbyterian Church.