Tymochtee Township (part 1 of 2)

Tymochtee Township

TYMOCHTEE TOWNSHIP dates its organization from 1825, and was formerly, along with Sycamore, a portion of Crawford Township. It commenced to fill up at an early day with enterprising settlers, principally from the southern part of the State. Tymochtee comprises Township 1 south, Range 14 east, and received its name from Tymochtee Creek, which in the Wyandot language denotes " the creek or river round the plains. " It lies in the northeastern portion of Wyandot County, and is bounded on the north by Seneca County, on the east by Sycamore Township, on the south by Crane Township, and on the west by Crawford Township. It comprises thirty sis sections, being a square of six miles, or full Congressional township.

On page 263 and following pages will be found a full account of the Indian reservation in this county, together with the exact wording of the treaty. From this it will be seen (page 267) that " to Horonu, or the ' Cherokee Boy,' a Wyandot chief, was granted a section of land, to contain 640 acres, on the Sandusky River, to be laid oif in a square form, and to include his improvements." This chief's section was situated on both sides of the Sandusky, about the center of the county, old Tymochtee being on the center of its western limits. Cherokee Boy lived to the good old age of one hundred and ten years, and was gathered to his fathers in the happy hunting-grounds in 1834. When the Wyandots were allotted their reservation in 1817, besides Cherokee Boy, the Whittaker boys, James and John, and other half-breeds, were allotted large tracts in their own right in this township. Robert Cherokee, a son of Horonu, went west with the Wyandots. The Wyandot reservation line on its northern boundary included the most of the southern tier of sections of this township, but about half way across the township it took a sudden detour to the north, so as to include as far north as the Cherokee Boy section, when it turned south again.

Tymochtee is one of the choicest townships in the county, and is admirably adapted for the labors of the agriculturist and stock-raiser. It is truly a land of plenty, fertile in soil, well watered, with good roads and in near proximity to railways a few miles in every direction. The Sandusky River meanders gently across this township in a generally northern course, when, after traversing nearly the whole township, it turns sharply to the east and waters all the north end of the township. In addition to this river which, like the old Nile in Egypt, is the chief factor in fertilizing the land, there comes from the west across Sections 18 and 17, the historic Tymochtee Creek debouching into the Sandusky about the center of the east side of the latter section. Taylor Run drains all the eastern side of the township with its long and numerous branches. Sycamore Creek crosses the northeast corner of Tychmotee from the township of Sycamore, entering the Sandusky near Mexico. Beside this, numei'oas rivulets babble through the township in every direction, making it a land of streams.

Good substantial roads traverse the township in every direction, one of the chief of these is on the west side of the Sandusky, crossing the northern county boundary at McCutchenville; there it meets with a road from the southeast, crossing Belle Vernon. Another leading road enters Section 34 from the south, and passing north for about a mile and a half, it meets a road from the west crossing the Sandusky, when they turn abruptly to the northeast, crossing the township toward Mexico. The only railroad in the township, is the Ohio Central, which crosses the northeast corner, coming out near McCutchenville.

First Settlements

The first white settler was Henry Lish, who with his wife and three children settled on the southwest quarter of Section 17, about 1816-17, erecting the first dwelling, a log cabin, 18x20 feet. Other early settlers were Cyprion Stevens, Joseph Chaffee, Robert Gibson, Elisha Brayton, William Hodge, Linus Cutting, James Whitehead, Dr. Dunn, Joseph Stiggerwalt and Thomas Leeper. The last named came in 1821 from Ross County, Ohio, abou.t the same time that Samuel Harper located in Sycamore. Soon after came Peter Baum, William Combs, Levi Bunn, John Taylor and George Bogart, who settled in what is now Belle Vernon, John Morris, Alfred McCauley, and his brother Jehosaphat, Peter Hummon, Jonathan. Peter and Moses Kear, the latter a gunsmith. Henry Lish established in the earliest days of settlement a government ferry across the Tymochtee. Michael Brackley, who sat in both branches of the Legislature, was also a very early settler. Ira Aikens and Joseph Chaffee opened the first taverns. Robert Gibson came with his parents to this township in 1821, being then but two years of age. He was a native of Ross County, Ohio; his parents settled one and one-half miles west of Tymochtee Village. At that time very few whites were in the township, while Indians were numerous. Mr. Gibson grew up with the reputation of a Nimrod, and on one occasion he killed four deer, besides wild cats and turkeys. When twenty-three years of age he began herding cattle among the Indians. In 1844, he married Margaretta, daughter of John Beam, who settled near McCutchenville in 1829, and was the first white miller at the Indian Mill near Upper Sandusky.

John S. Wagner, a very early settler, was a native of Pickaway County, and settled near Mexico. Abraham Corfman was born in this township in 1830, and was son of Joseph and Susanna Corfman, of Pennsylvania. The father died November, 1855: his widow resides at Belle Vernon. Christopher Hufford came here in 1825, and is still living here, aged eighty-one; Trvin Walton, born in Ross County in 1828, was brought the same year to this township by his parents, Mathew and Catharine Walton, and still resides here. Daniel Walker, formerly a tailor, came here in 1833, and brought with him his son, Edward, who was born in Lancaster, May 24, 1833, and who is still a resident of Tymochtee. William Walton was here before 1838; his son Benjamin, born in December 4, 1838, in this township, still resides here; Nelson Wood, born in Tymochtee, May

25, 1832, son of Francis Wood, an early settler, is also still a resident here; John Sigler, born in Virginia in 1779, and who served Id Gen. Harrison's campaign against the ladians, settled here in 1826, dying in 1862; he entered land on which his son, Jacob, born January 22, 1818, still lives; David Ellis came in 1827, and to show the hardships of those days, it is said, had no stove in his house for years; Jonathan Kear, native of New York, moved from Delaware County in 1821, took up land here, and still has several sons residing here.

Jacob Wagner came from Ross County, entering 320 acres in 1827. William Parker settled in 1831, Robert Roberts in. 1833, Henry Niebel in 1831, Levi Ekleberry prior to 1835, and Adam Milum before 1837. Elias Ellis, son of David Ellis, above mentioned, born in 1827, still resides on land entered by his father in that year. George W. Sherwood, of Seneca County, N. Y., came here with his family in 1836, dying in 1866, his wife, Julia, in 1857. Lemar Walton came here from Ross County in 1826, and was originally from New York; Gerhart Schuetz came prior to 1835; Peter Baum, before 1836; Jacob Ij. Williams, native of New Jersey, came to this township from Warren County, Ohio, in 1835; Adam Wininger, a native of Germany, emigrated in 1801, and finally settled in this township in 1826, entering and purchasing 1,000 acres of land, and dying at the age of seventy-five.

Among the first blacksmiths was John Freet. The first to erect a saw and grist mill was Elisha Brayton, which was the property of A. Arnold, The first schoolhouse was on the land of John Berry, and the first teacher was John A. Morrison. The first white child born in the township was a son of Henry Lish, in 1820, named Ralph, The first store was opened by James Whittaker, at Tymochtee. Among other early settlers we might name Col. Joseph McCutchen, who, in 1829, had the village of McCutchenville laid out by Dr. G. W. Sampson, in which year he erected the first dwelling in that village, Dr. Sampson putting up the second in the following year. Aaron Welsh opened the first store. Still other early names are Ralph Duddleson and his sons, James, William and Christian, Daniel White and James Wright, who had a romantic history, having been captui'ed by the Indians, for whom he worked as a silversmith. Some of his descendants are living in Richland Township. The settlers coming in about 1830 were Asa Dunn, Asa, William and Peter Brayton, David Ellis, Gerhart Sheets, Joseph, Henry and Charles Parker, Michael and William Noel, and Samuel Kenan, who kept hotel in Tymochtee Village from 1830 to 1851.

From 1830 to 1815, settlers came in rapidly. In 1815, the year the township was organized as a part of Wyandot County, the following persons were assessed for real and personal estate:

Owners Of Real Estate

Leeper Thomas, Section 1, 202 acres, also owned a saw and grist mill. Lightner, Samuel, Section 10, 32 acres, also owned a saw mill. Lupton, John B., Sections 3 and 13, 160 acres. Lundy, John, Section 24, 160 acres. Lundy, Aaron, Section 25, 160 acres. Lowmaster, John, Section 22. 70 acres. Ludwig, Daniel, Section 27, 5 acres. Lowmaster, Reuben, Section 26, 40 acres. Lowmaster, Alexander, Section 26, 40 acres.

McCiitchen, Henry Plott, Perry & Patrick, Samuel Roth, Anna H. Roberts, John Reed, George W. Sampson, Martin Smith, John L. Shaffer, William Stokely, State of Ohio, Peter A. Tyler, Thomas and Adam Welch, Adam Winninger, Nathan W. Wright, Aaron Welch, John H. Yambert and Peter Zobinskie. Seven houses were then mentioned as standing in the town, which were owned or occupied by Michael Brockley, James M. Chamberlin, Joseph McCutchen, George W. Sampson, Martin Smith, John L. Shaffer and Adam Welch.

Owners Op Personal Property

This township from a very early period has been well supplied with chui-cbes, and there was no lack of religious privileges, and there are now nine churches in the township. Indeed, in McCutchenville there were at one time five church organizations where to-day there are but two - the Pros- byterian and tbe Methodist Episcopal. We have to thank Mr. James M. Chamberlin, now in his seventy -eighth year, and a settler in the township since 1833, for the following reminiscences on church matters. Mr. Chamberlin says there are but two individuals resident in McCutchenville who were there when he came - Dr. G. W. Sampson and Mrs. Brackly. He says the first church here was the Methodist Episcopal, who had erected a log church about one-fourth of a mile north, in Seneca County, but that they took it down and erected a church in the village, which they occupied until 1858 or 1859, when they erected their present brick building. Between

1833 and 1840, three other churches were erected. The German Reformed and Lutheran, who had each a small congregation, united in erecting a log building which, after using for several years, owing to the falling away in the congregations, was sold and torn down. The Methodist Protestant formed a small class and undertook to build, but after erecting the frame and putting on the roof were unable to complete it. About this time there was a Congregational organization formed, and by agreement with the Methodist Protestants they finished the building for the privilege of using it half the time for twenty-five years, but the Methodist Protestant body not increasing much, preaching ceased, the building was sold some twenty years ago, and it is now used for secular purposes. The Congregationalists, after maintaining their organization, with Rev. John Pettit as minister, until about 1850, disbanded, and at the organization of the Presbyterian Church in May, 1854, many of their members united with the latter church. About

1834 or 1835, there being quite a number of Catholic families in McCutchenville and vicinity, they erected a frame structure, which was used for several years, but owing to numerous removals it was seldom used. A few years ago it was consumed by fire, undoubtedly the work of an incendiary, as there had been no fire in the church for a long time previously. It has never been rebuilt. The Albright or Evangelical denomination also erected a small frame building which they occupied for some time, but as most of the members lived a few miles to the northeast they built a brick church two and one-half miles east, in Seneca County, the old building being sold and taken down.

Ebenezer Evangelical Church. - In October. 1835, at the home of Jacob Corfman, where he still resides, occurred the first gathering of those interested in this cause. At this meeting divine worship was conducted by the Rev. Henry Downey. A year from this date occurred a camp-meeting near IMcCutchenville, out of which grew the present church. Thei'e were at first ten members, among whom were Joseph and Jacob Corfman, and Christopher Hufiford and their respective wives. The pastor on this occasion was Rev. Absalom Shaf er. Three years later, sufiicient strength was gathered to erect a frame church, 30x35 feet, at a cost of $600, on Section 23, and the same edifice is still in use, although it was remodeled in 1878 at a cost of $500. The successive pastors have been: Absalom Shafer, one year; John Cup, one year; Mr. Kemmerly, one year; Robert Miller and Peter Weist, one year; John Miller, Mr. Wonders, J. French, C. M. Reinhold, George Haily, John Stull, H. Longbrake, J. Munk, A. Yambert, C. M. Reinhold, Andrew Swartz, J. G. Baughman, J. B. Crouse, H. Longbrake, A. Yandersal, C. Halderman, L. C. Morse, Storme Berry, G. Blasier, Mr. Fause, W. Wonder, S. Hoy, D. H. Rosenberg, D. Stull, H. Brenneman.

The present membership is twenty-five, and the present officials are John Baughman, John McBeth and Elza Corfman. This church was incorporated under the State laws in April, 1878.

On May 6, 1867. a Sunday school was instituted, which has been kept up uninterruptedly ever since. In 1845, a missionary auxiliary society was formed, which is still in existence. In 1850, a revival gathered in thirty souls, and again in 1860, under the supervision of Rev. C. M. Reinhold, over one hundre 1 conversions took place, and since that time several interesting revivals have occurred.

Zion United Brethren Church. - In the summer of 1846, the Rev. William Bevington organized this church with three members at a meeting held in the cabin of Hiram Anderson. The memorable trio who gave origin to what is at present a living, thriving church of seventy members, were George and Sarah Curts and Catharine Anderson. In 1849, we hear of their being ministered to by Rev. M. Tabler; in 1850, by Rev. William Mathers; in 1850, by Rev. M. Lammon; in 1852-53, by Rev. Peter Flack and J. Franck. In 1884, the pastor is Rev. C. L. Bevington. The present leader is P. C. King; the Trustees are William Walton, H. Clabaugh, A. Bare, L. Wood and P. C. King, As to revivals, we may say that this is a revival church, almost every year since its organization witnessing manifestations of the power of the Gospel. The church edifice is a frame structure, erected in 1854 on Section 23.

First Presbyterian Church of McCutchenville. - In May, 1854, the Rev. Charles Thayer, Rev. L. Pelan and Elder Mathew Rogers interested themselves in the organization of this church, and it commenced with a membership of thirty-three, among whom were J. M Chamberlin, S. Hill, J. C. McGoffin, Jacob Johnson, J. Mangus, P. Lott, W. Kerr, John Kerr, Matliew Laii'd, and the wives of all the foregoing, together with Rachel E. Miles, Elizabeth Fishel, J. H. Brinkerhoflf and others. The society used the Methodist Protestant house of worship until 1860, when they erected a brick structure, 34x52 feet, at a cost of $2, 500. Although there never was a regularly installed pastor, the following have acted as supplies: Revs. S. Pelan, JohnMcLain, S. Cook, William Reed, R. B. Moore and R. C. Colmery, their terms of service varying from six months to six years. The present membership is forty-two. This church has never had a special revival, but had a steady increase of membership until 1863, when it reached eighty, but although many new members have been added since then, such has been the loss by deaths and removals that it has fallen to its present membership. During the most of the time there has been a Sabbath school, which is still in a prosperous condition.

Methodist Episcopal Church of McCutchenville. - The present church edifice is a brick structure, 32x52, erected in 1858 at a cost of $2,500 in the village of McCutchenville. The pastors since 1858 with the number of years they respectively served are as follows: Lewin J. Dales, one year; Richard M. Biggs, two years; Joseph Good, one year; Gershom Lease, one year; Jacob M. Hemes, two years; George W. Miller, two years; Samuel M. Boggs, two years; Richard M. Culver, three years; John W. Hill, two years; Isaac N. Calb, three years; Philip A. Drown, two years; John Houghtby, two years; Benjamin F. Rowand, one year; Matthias C. Howey is the present pastor. The present Trustees are M. C. Johnson, Truman Brashares, John Row, William Huffman and Allen Pontius. Notwithstanding our most strenuous efforts, we have been unable to obtain any clear account of the early organization of this church, which has a present membership of fifty, but we are enabled to present a list of the first members. These were Caleb and Thomas Brundage, Mr. Nestle, John Tingle, John Nafus, Daniel Whetzel, Mr. Ellis, Mr. Pratt, Mr. Drake, Samuel Sailor,

Hugh Mulholland, Mr. Van Ness, Jacob Sigler and their respective wives; also Mrs. Dedwit, Mrs. Sampson and Mrs. Porter. The first meetings vpere held in a hewed-log house over the county line in Seneca Township. A flourishing Sunday school is in existence in connection with the church. The principal seasons of revival have occurred as follows: In 1870, under the pastorate of Rev. Samuel M. Boggs, about seventy were converted; in 1881, under Rev. John Houghtby, sixty souls were added to the church; and last winter the Rev. C. Howey held a revival at which twenty were converted. There have been of course other revivals, but the above are the most noteworthy in their results.

Evangelical Chapel, Mexico. - In the winter of 1875, several persons interested in this cause met at the residence of St. John Miller to discuss the advisability of organizing a church of the Evangelical denomination. These were Mr. and Mrs. Miller, J. Delaplane and wife, D. Miller, Mrs.Shuler, Mrs. Cline and Green Cooper. The first public meeting was held in the Methodist Episcopal Church, and addresses were delivered by A. A. Vandersal and G. W. Ellenburger, the former of whom was the organizing pastor. The church edifice, a frame structure, 36x48 feet, was erected in 1876, at a cost of $2,300, and the pastors have been J. S. Hawk in 1876, C. M. Haldeman three years, D. H. Rosenburg for three years, and the present pastor. The membership is now twenty-eight, and the present oflicials are A. A. Niebel, J. Delaplane and B. H. Niebel, Trustees; A. A. Niebel, Leader; J. Funk, Assistant Leader and Sexton.

Methodist Episcopal Church of Mexico. - The present church edifice is quite a commodious wood structure, erected in 1869 at a cost of $5,000, and is 36x54 feet. The pastors have been as follows: Rev. Mr. Gard, served three years; Rev. Mr. Hannawalt, one year; Rev. Mr. Cutler, two years; Rev. Mr. Batman, two years; Rev. Mr. Lawrence, three years; Rev. Mr. Owens, two years; Rev. Mr. Disette, one year, and Rev. Mr. Palmer is the present pastor. There are at present twenty-four members, and the officials are Samuel Spencer, Jordan Gault, William Gibbs, Theodore Blair and Dow Tuttle, Trustees; J. C. Gault, Class-leader; and Dow Tuttle, Steward. Sunday school has been uninterruptedly maintained for ten years past.

Cemetery

Pleasant Ridge Cemetery Association. - The pleasantly situated grounds of this association cover an area of six and one-half acres near the Zion and Ebenezer Churches; are well fenced, and adorned with evergreen and maple trees, with a large number of fine granite and marble monuments dotting its surface. Indeed, Pleasant Ridge Cemetery is second to none in the county for location, plan of arrangement and tine memorials of the departed. On November 17, 1880, a meeting of those interested in the formation of a cemetery, met in Ebenezer Church and proceede<l to business by appointing Elias Eilis, Chairman, and William Corf man, Secretary. The committee appointed to select ground purchased six and a half acres from C. Hufford and Lester Wood; $1,100 was at once raised by subscription, $50 entitling each person to a lot. On the 8th of December following, the organization was completed, the members being Elias Ellis, William Corfman, Lewis Stokley. W. Walton, Henry Parker, L. R. Walton, P. C. King, Conrad Hufford. Lester Wood' and others. Elias Ellis was first President, W. Corfman. Secretary; W. Walton, Treasurer; L. Stokley, Henry Parker and L. R. ^^'alton, Trustees; Committee on Constitution and By-laws, W. Corfman and T. W. Parker. The association was incorporated on January 4, 1881.

Regular meetings are held quarterly; the annual meeting is on the first Monday in December. It is somewhat singular that the first person buried in the cemetery should be one who took a deep interest in its inception, and to whom much credit is due for energy manifested in securing the establishment of the association; we allude to the late Lewis Stokley. who died April 29, 1881.

Biogkaphical Sketches

PETER L. BABCOCK was born in this township May 17, 1850, and is a son of David G. and Saloma (Hummons) Babcock, natives of York State and Pennsylvania respectively, and of German descent. His parents married in 1840, and purchased ninety-two acres in this township, where their children were reared, four in number - Rebecca E., Minerva M., Peter L. and Florella G. His father died in 1854; his mother now resides with him on the old homestead. Our subject remained with his mother on the farm. He was married, April 30, 1874, to Miss Sarah E. Safifell, who was born in this township November 25, 1852, a daughter of James and Jemima (Hartsough) Saffell. and to this iinion three children were born - Nellie S., Frank L. and Carl, the first of whom died February 25, 1880. Mr. Babcock has purchased the interests of the respective heirs, and now owns the entire homestead of ninety-two acres, his wife holding fourteen acres adjoining in her own name. The land is all well improved, and worth about |100 to $110 per acre. Mr. Babcock is a member of Rubicon Lodge, No. 645, I. O. O. F., and a Republican politically.

GEORGE BADGER is a native of Fayette County, Penn., son of Thomas and Ruth (Franks) Badger, and was born October 1, 1816. His parents were of Irish-German descent; were natives of Pennsylvania; married in Fayette Cuunty, and in 1821 moved to Wayne County, Ohio. Here they purchased land and resided till 1847, when they came to this township. Of their ten children eight survive - George, William, Simon, Michael, Jessie, Cindrilla, Mary A. and Cornelius. His father died September 15, 1849, his mother January 16, 1882. George Badger remained with his parents till the age of twenty-seven years five months and seven days, employed on the farm. March 7, 1844, he married Harriet Pile, of Wayne County, Ohio, native of Somerset County, Penn., born October 22, 1821, and daughter of Jacob and Margaret (Casel) Pile. Her parents were Germans, born in Pennsylvania, and moved to Wayne County, Ohio. Eight years later they moved to Van Wert County, where her mother died in 1852, and her father in 1873. Their four children were Levi, Noah, Harriet and Regena, all deceased but the latter. Mr. Badger resided on the old home farm in Wayne County till 1854, when he came to Wyandot and purchased 260 acres of timber land in this township. This he cleared and improved, adding forty acres more in 1868. He now has 290 acres, valued at $100 per acre. Mr. and Mrs. Badger are parents of eight children, namely, Hezekiah, Thomas J., Clarissa, Regena E., Mary M., Harriet O., Catharine and Cindrilla, all living but Harriet O. Mrs. Badger passed from earth October 7, 1880. In politics, Mr. Badger is a Republican.

JESSE BADGER was born in Wayne County, Ohio, September 15,1825. He is a son of Thomas and Ruth (Franks) Badger, and at the age of twentyfoiir began farming rented land. He was married, March 3, 1850, to Elizabeth Fishel, daughter of Jacob and Susan (Sears) Fishel, who settled in this township in an early day. She was born in this township in 1831, and by her union with Mr. Badger had six children - Mary J., Susan D., Ruth

J., Fremont C, Rachel K. and Clara A. The mother died June 1, 1861, and Mr. B. was married, October 19, 1865, to Mary E. Safifell, daughter of James M. and Esther (Switzer) Safifell. She was born in this township, her parents being natives of Maryland, and moving to this State about 1835. They purchased land in this township, and had six children - Jonathan S. , Mary E., Hannah S., Martha A., Eliza J. and James, all living but Hannah and the latter. The mother died, and the father married Mrs. Jemima Haines, daughter of Isaac and Hester Hartsough, and by this wife had two children - James F. and Sarah E. This wife also passed away, and Mr. Safifell married Ann E. Webb, of Baltimore, Md. One son, Charles, now deceased, was born to them. Mr. S. died, and his widow still lives in this township. The childi'en of Mr. and Mrs. Badger are Lida J., James F. and Jesse M. Mr. Badger purchased, in 1859, 160 acres in Sycamore Township, selling the same the following year. In 1860, he purchased 200 acres of his present farm in Tymochtee Township, which he has increased to 468 acres, valued at ."^80 to $110 per acre. He did considerable work in the construction of the Ohio Central Railroad. He and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and in politics he is a Republican.

PETER BAUM, born in this township July 26, 1836, is a son of Michael and Rheumhannah (Baum) Baum, natives of Pennsylvania, and of German and Irish descent. His parents married in Pennsylvania, and moved to Ohio in 1828, locating in Pickaway County. From that point they moved to this county by wagon several years later, and located in this township. The family camped out till a cabin could be erected, the same being without doors, windows or floors for two years. Eight of their nine children yet survive. The father died in 1850; the mother is still living, in her eightyseventh year. Peter Baum, our subject, resided with his parents till the spring of 1858, his marriage to Miss Mary S. Bope occui'ring on May 8 of that year. Mrs. Baum was born in this county August 23, 1835, and is a daughter of John and Lydia (Bretz) Bope, natives of Virginia and Pennsylvania. Her parents married in Fairfield County, moved to this county rearing a family of thirteen children, nine of whom are yet living. The father died December 22, 1882; the mother is still living. Mr. and Mrs. Baum are parents of five children - Lydia A. , John, Ambrose W. E. , Harrison and Mary, all living except Harrison . Mr. Baum was reared a farmer, and from the age of twelve years has done for himself. About 1858 or 1860, he purchased eighty acres of the old home farm, to which he has since added thirty-five acres, and which he has very greatly improved with buildings, drainage, cultivation, etc. Mr. Baum- is a member of Rubicon Lodge, No. 645, 1. O. O. F., and affiliates with the Detaocratic party. He served one term as Commissioner, and has been Township Trustee several years.

ABRAHAM BLUE was born January 23, 1818, in Richland County, Ohio, and was the eldest son of William and Susan (Emerine) Blue, natives of Virginia and Pennsylvania, of Dutch descent. They were married, in Richland County, Ohio, and about seventeen years later I'emoved to Seneca County, Ohio, where they reared a family of eight children, of whom five still survive, viz., Abraham, William W., Elizabeth, Samuel D. and Angelina W. The parents moved in about 1870 to Forest, Ohio, where the father died December 26, 1872, and where his widow still resides in her eighty-fourth year. Our subject was married, September 15, 1842, to Mary Ann Snook, of Crawford Township, this county, and born near Frederickstown, Md., February 3, 1824. She was the daughter of Jacob and

Charlotte (Walker) Snook, natives of Maryland, and of German and English descent. They came to Ohio in about 1828, and settled in Muskingum County, removing in 1836 to Wyandot County, settling in Crawford Township. They reared a family of seven children, of whom three still survive, viz., William E., Jacob and Mary A. The father died November 5, 3870, and the mother died August 27, 1872, aged respectively seventy three and eighty-two years. To Abraham and Mary Blue two children were born - Chester C. and Ruhemma A., the only former surviving. Our subject purchased land in Hancock County, Ohio, in 1841, which he disposed of after living upon it for about five years. He then purchased land and other property in Adrian, Seneca County, where he resided about seven years In 1851, he sold out and purchased the farm on which he now resides, containing 122 acres, to which he has added considerable land. His farm is now valued at about $75 to $90 per acre. He follows general agriculture at present; followed railroad work as sub-contractor for several years, also did contract work on the Miami & Erie Canal. He is a Republican in politics.

CHESTER C. BLUE is a native of Big Spring Township, Seneca Co., Ohio, son of Abraham and Mary A. (Snook) Blue, and was born August 25, 1848. He was married, November 19, 1867, to Rose Ann L. Hartman, who was born in Norton Township, Medina Co., Ohio, November 11, 1849, davighter of Peter and Tracy (Mills) Hartman, natives of Pennsylvania, and who moved to Ohio and settled in Medina County in an early day. Their children were Joshua, Moses, Jacob, Levi, Muasa, Manna, Mary and Rose Ann L. The father died November 11, 1860. The mother subsequently married Mr. Darumur High, who died ton years later, after which she returned to Medina County, where she passed away September 11, 1874. Mr. and Mrs. Blue are parents of four children - Albert, born June 16, 1868; Almon, February 7, 1870; Mary G., April 20, 1875; Margie Ardella, January 14, 1877. Albert died November 14, 1869. In 1880, Mr. Blue became the owner of forty acres, on which he now lives in the pursuit of general agriculture. In the same year he erected a fine frame residence. He is a Republican, a member of Wyandot Lodge, F. & A. M. , at Mc- Cutchenville, and, with Mrs. Blue, a member of the Evangelical Association.

CONRAD BOPE was born in this township Avigust 15, 1839, son of John and Lydia (Bretz) Bope, natives of Rockingham County, Va.. and Fairfield County, Ohio, respectively. His parents married in Fairfield County, his father having moved there at four years of age. They came to this county in 1830; settled first in Sycamore Township, and one year later moved to Tymochtee, where they purchased land and reared their children, nine of whom are still living, namely, Abraham, Daniel, Susan, Mary S. , Conrad, Eliza J., Andrew, Amanda and George W. The father died December 21, 1882; the mother is still living on the homestead. In April, 1861, Mr. Bope enlisted in Company G, Fifteenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served till August, same year. September 1. 1861, he re-enlisted in Company G, Forty-ninth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and participated in many of the chief battles of the war, Shiloh. Stone River, Mission Ridge and Chickamauga being among the number. In January, 1864, he veteranized and took part in the campaign of Atlanta. He was wounded June 27, 1864, at Picket's Mills, Ga., a gunshot removing the middle finger of right hand, and as a result was absent from his regiment two months. He joined his command at Atlanta, returned to Nashville, participated in the engagement there, and was wounded in the left shoulder which com- pletely disabled him. He remained six weeks at the Nashville hospital, when his father took him home and he slowly recovered. In May, 1865, he went to Columbus, and the following month received his discharge, having served as Sergeant all through the service of the Army of the Cumberland. Returning home Mr. Bope was married, September 27, 1866, to Miss Dorothy Coon, who was born in Sycamore Township September 7, 1842. Her parents were Adam and Elizabeth (Heckathorn) Coon, natives of Virginia and of German extraction. They were married, in this county, eight of their eleven children surviving, namely, Jacob, Barbara, Catharine, Henry, Elizabeth, Mary A., Dorothy and Ethan. The father died March 28, 1877; the mol her September 4, 1882. In 1871, Mr. Bope purchased ninety-seven acres on which he still lives, and on which he erected in 1877 a tine brick residence at a cost of $3,000. He follows general agriculture, and gives some attention to the raising of thoroughbred horses. He is a strong Republican. Mrs. Bope is a member of the Evangelical Church.

HENRY BRASHARES, son of Truman and Elizabeth (Kerns) Brashares, was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, June 9, 1833. He was married, January 31, 1861, to Miss Phoebe Kear, born in this township July 8, 1839, daughter of Henry and Susan A. (Ogg) Kear, natives of New York and Maryland respectively; her parents married in this county, their children being Dorothea, Phoebe, Henrietta and Moses, the latter deceased. Her father died in 1846. Her mother is now in her seventieth year. Mr. and Mrs. Brashares have had three children - Josie, born June 28, 1866; Harry, August 9, 1868, died May 22, 1884, aged' fifteen years nine months and thirteen days; Livonia, August 5, 1864, also deceased. Mr. Brashares farmed rented land for some time, but in 1869 purchased seventy acres in this township, where he lived till 1881, when he bought thirty-eight acres adjoining, on which he now resides. He has a valuable farm, and keeps it well stocked with the best grades. -

TRUMAN BRASHARES was born in Seneca County, Ohio, September 24, 1839. He is a son of Truman and Elizabeth (Kerns) Brashares, natives of Maryland and Pennsylvania respectively. His parents married in Fairfield County, Ohio, and moved t(f Seneca in 1835. They entered 160 acres, and reared the following-named children: Jacob, Sarah J., Henry, Elizabeth, Barbara, Truman, Periy, Delilah, George L. and Freeman IJ. Those now deceased are Sarah J., Barbara and Jacob. The father died December 15 1849, the mother May 27, 1871. Mr. Brashares' grandfather was born January 10, 1769, his grandmother January 5, 1779. They had ten children - Barbara, Ti'uman, Owen, Freeman, Solomon, Esther, Catharine, Elizabeth, Hiram and Perry - all deceased but Esther. Mr. Brashares remained upon the farm with parents till twenty-six years of age. He was married, July 14, 1867, to Elizabeth Mulholland, who was born in this township September 14, 1842, daughter of Hugh and Maiy (Young) Mulholland, who located in Seneca County, Ohio, in 1828. Her parents purchased land in this county about 1840. They had twelve children, nine of whom still survive - George W., Nancy J., William, John, Hugh, Attie A., Elizabeth, Olive and Miles. The mother died September 21, 1864, the father July 6, 1879. Mr. Brasheres farmed rented land for several years. In 1874, he purchased fifty- one acres in Crawford Township, but afterward sold the same and purchased eighty acres on which he now lives. He is improving his farm, preparing to build a new frame residence, and devoting his time chiefly to general farming. Mr. and Mrs. Brasheres have three children - Essie, born October 22, 1868; Earl, December 12, 1873; Ray, April 15,

JAMES M. CHAMBERLIN was born August 25, 1836. He is a native of Bloomsburg, Columbia Co., Penn., and son of John and Jane (Mills) Chamberlin, the former a native of Ireland, the latter of Pennsylvania. Their three childi-en were Sarah, John M. and James M., the latter the onlyone surviving. The mother died January 17, 1807. The father married, in 1809, Martha Sloan, a native of Ireland, and three children - William B., Martha and Thomas - were born to them. Mr. Chamberlin died August 21, 1835, and his latter wife January 28, 1865. James M. Chamberlin grew to manhood in his native town. In 1831, accompanied by Alexander Campbell, he visited this country, looking at the prospects for a business enterprise. In the following year, Mr. Campbell moved with his family to Findlay, Ohio, and in 1833, in partnership with Mr. Chamberlin, opened a general merchandise establishment at McCutchenville. Three years later the firm dissolved, and Mr. Chamberlin conducted the business alone till 1850. In 1848, he purchased eighty acres in Seneca County, and on this farm he took up his residence in the spring of 1852. He was married, May 27, 1833, to Roxanna Courtright, who was born in Pennsylvania, October 12, 1805, and who was a daughter of John and Mary (Abbot) Courtright, natives of Connecticut, and of Low-Dutch parentage. Of seven children of this family two survive - Cornelius and John D., now residents of Illinois. The parents are both deceased. By his first wife Mr. Chamberlin had one child, John W., born May 21, 1837. This wife died January 19, 1850, and our subject was married, April 4, 1851, to Catharine Janes, a resident of Seneca County. She was born in Hunterdon County, N. J., February 7, 1812, the daughter of Joab and Elizabeth (Fisher) Janes, natives of New Jersey also. Her parents married in their native State, and moved to New Hope, Bucks Co., Peun., where her father worked at the cooper's trade. Their children wei-e Catharine A., Hettie, Joseph B. , William M. , Elizabeth, Ann M. and John. The deceased are Hettie, Elizabeth and Joseph. The parents are both deceased. By this union there were born to Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlin four sons - Charles W. and Oliver P., twins, James M. and William H. Mrs. Chamberlin was formerly the wife of William Hall, by whom she had seven children, four now living - Mary E., Ann, Dennis S. and Samuel G. Mrs. Chamberlin departed this life March 14, 1884. Mr. Hall was a native of Somerset County, N. J., and was born December 30, 1792. He died April 1, 1846. Mr. Chamberlin now resides in Tiffin, Seneca County. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church at McCutchenville. His first wife was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was formerly a Whig, but has been a Republican since the organization of that party.

HENRY J. CLABAUGH was born near Newark, Ohio, May 15, 1832, and is a son of Joseph and Mary (Crouse) Clabaugh. His parents moved to this county and township in 1833, and purchased land. Their children were Susan, Rebecca, Hannah, Henry J., Daniel and Delilah - all deceased but Henry and Susanna. The father died August 20, 1837, the mother in February, 1870. Our subject remained on the farm at home from his youth up. He purchased the shares of the other heirs from 1850 to 1865, eighty-three acres in all, and to this he has added till he now owns 330 acres, valued at $65 to $100 per acre. He was married, June 9, 1853, to Miss Susan Barnhiser, who was born near Hagerstown, Md., March 2, 1837, She was a daughter of John and Susan (Brown) Barnhiser, natives of

Pennsylvania and Maryland respectively. They came to Ohio in 1837, and located in Seneca County. Their children were Mary A., Sarah, Susan, George W., William H., John J., Thomas J. and Benjamin F. Two of these are deceased - John and George W. Her parents moved to Carey about 1864, and there lived in retirement many years. Mr. Barnhiser died August 20, 1877; his widow still survives in her seventy-fifth year. To Mr. and Mrs. Clabaugh were born the following children: Eranklin C, William H. , John A., James A., Amos E., Sarah E. , Amanda A., Peter S., Lona, Charles E., Effie M. and George T. All these are living but Charles E. , who died May 25, 1883. Mr. Clabaugh is a member of the United Brethren Church, and votes with the Democrats, and for the Second Amendment. Mrs. C. is also a member of the United Brethren Church.

DAVID A. CURLIS is a native of Sussex County, N. J., and was born September 13, 1816. He is the eldest son of Jacob and Charity (Albertson) Curlis, who were natives of the same State, of English and Holland descent. They were married in their native State by Rev. James Woolsey, August 4, 1808, and there remained till 1839, when they moved to Ohio and purchased a farm in this township, the same farm being now owned by our subject. While in New Jersey, Jacob Curlis followed blacksmithing, but also owned a farm, and engaged in his trade several years in this county, resuming his farm work in 1847. In 1841, he erected the dwelling in which his son now lives. Three of the seven children survive, viz.: David H., John F. and Sarah. The mother died February 1, 1859, the father February 3, 1872, their respective ages being sixty-nine and eighty-five years. David H. Curlis, the subject of this notice, was married, February 22, 1844, to Charity Snover, who was born in Warren County, N. J., February 22, 1827. She is a daughter of Thomas H. and Elizabeth (Hawk) Snover, who were also born in New Jersey, and were married in that State in April, 1825. Her father was a blacksmith. He moved to Ohio in 1839, settling in this township, where he pui-chased land and afterward engaged in farming. The four surviving children are William H., Marshal B., Lemuel and Charity. The father died in September, 1844; his widow in August, 1873. Mr. and Mrs. Curlis are parents of seven children - Cecilia A., Rachel M. , Sarah C, Laura J., Jacob C, James L. and John D. Mr. Curlis was engaged on the farm for some time, but was many years in the blacksmith trade, which he still works at occasionally. In 1851, he purchased eighty acres, and though meeting with some reverses in the failure of crops, he has, by the aid of a friend or two, succeeded in accumulating 288 acres of valuable land. He served as Trustee four years; as Justice of the Peace three years; as Treasurer two years. Both he and Mrs. Curlis are members of the Evangelical Association. They were connected with the Methodist Episcopal Church from 1841 to 1859, in which society Mr. Curlis was Class- leader and Exhorter.

JACOB CORFMAN is a native of Fairfield County, Ohio, born in Pleasant Township January 7, 1806. His parents, Jacob and Magdalene (Bibler) Corfman, were natives of York County, Penn., and Rockingham County, Va., respectively, were of German extraction; married in Fairfield County, Ohio, and had eight children, namely, Joseph, Jacob, Lydia, Coonrod, Magdalene, John, Barbara and Catharine. Those now living are John, Magdalene, Barbara and Jacob. The father died about 1821, the mother about 1845. Jacob Corfman, our subject, was reared on a farm, and remained at his father's house till March 1, 1827, at which time he was united in marriage to Mary Beery, of Fairfield County, Ohio, where she was born August 13, 1803. She was the eldest daughter of Jacob and Nancy (Cile) Beery, natives of Virginia and Pennsylvania, and of German lineage. Her parents married in Rockingham County, Va., and moved from there to Fairfield County, Ohio, about 1799. They had ten children - Henry, Nicholas, Abraham, Jonathan, William, JacolD, Mary, Nancy, Catharine and Elizabeth. The father died in 1838, the mother 1846. Mr. Corfman with wife and first son, Noah, moved to this township and entered eighty acres in 1828, his patent deed being signed by President Andrew Jackson, for whom he cast his first vote. On this farm Mr. and Mrs. Corfman still reside, and keep the cheer of their own household just as of old, both being very active for people of their years. A few months prior to locating here, Mr. Corfman had visited this township and had built a log cabin. He cleared his farm, made shoes and boots, worked at carpentering, was viewer of roads, and in fact did anything by which to earn an honest living. He has owned several hundred acres of land, which he has divided among his children; paid several thousand dollars to free his sons from the draft during the war, but still retains the old homestead. Here have been born to them nine children - Noah, born April 6, 1828; Henry, July 18, 1829; Sarah A., July 30, 1832; William, June 19, 1834; John, January 23, 1839; Daniel, March 23, 1841; Magdalene, December 25, 1843; Samuel, July 30, 1846. Two of these, Sarah Ann and Henry, have departed. Mr. Corfman has served as Township Treasurer, and with Mrs. Corfman has been a member of the Evangelical Church since 1836. They were both converted at the same Indian camp meeting, in which Mr. Corfman was formerly wont to work all night. They now have forty grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

LEVI EKLEBERRY was born in this township June 30, 1835. He is a son of Ezekiel and Mary (Tobridge) Ekleberry, with whom he remained upon the farm until he was twenty-two years of age. He was married, April 23, 1857, to Miss Barbara Hufford, who was born in this township October 25, 1837, a daughter of Christopher and Catharine (Corfman) Hufford, who came to this county in an early day; settled in Tymochtee Township, and reared their children - two sons and six daughters. The parents were natives respectively of Pennsylvania and Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Ekleberry are parents of ten children - Sarah E., Margaret A., William, Levi, Joel, Alvin, Sebeda L., Avery, Orvil and Nettie G. - all living except Avery. Mr. Ekleberry rented land and farmed a few years, and at the death of his father, purchased with his brother Isaac, the home farm of 160 acres - eighty acres each. This farm Mr. Ekleberry retains and has improved the same by buildings and cultivation till he now values it at $75 to $85 per acre. He has also added to his original purchase, now owning 151| acres. In connection with his agricultural work, Mr. Ekleberry gives some attention to his profession as veterinary surgeon, in which he is quite successful. He is a Republican, a member of the F. & A. M., and of the Evangelical Church, of which society Mrs. Ekleberry is also a mem,ber.

JORDAN GAULT was born in Cambridge, Lancaster Co., Penn., March 22, 1823. He is the third son of William and Margaret (Goodman) Gault, who were natives of Pennsylvania, and of Welsh and Irish descent i-espectively. His parents married in Chester County, Penn., there being nine sons and two daughters born to them, six of whom yet survive, namely: William, Jordan, Levi, John, Malon and Alexander. His mother died in June, 1846, his father in June, 1856. Mr. Gault was thrown upon his own responsibilities at the age of ten. He worked on a farm, and in a tannery till eighteen years old; then began as an apprentice at the wagon and buggy trade, working three years for his board and clothes. He then worked three years as journeyman, and though having to go in debt for a suit of clothes when he began, at the end of that time he had saved $225. He was married, November 11, 1847, to Miss Louisa Betz, who was born in Lancaster County, Penn. , November 20, 1828. She was a daughter of John and Barbara (Miller) Botz, who were natives of Germany and Pennsylvania respectively, her father having fought under Bonaparte. Her parents married in Lancaster County, Penn., and reared four children, three of whom still survive, namely, Catharine, Elizabeth and Louisa. Her father died in 1838, her mother in 1861. After his marriage, Mr. Gault began manufacturing wagons and buggies in his native county, where he continued the business six years. In 1854, he migrated to Ohio and located in Ashland County, where he plied his trade twelve years, moving to Bloomville, Seneca County, in 1866. Here he was engaged two years in farming, then selling out and moving to Sycamore Township, this county, wbere he purchased eighty acres, upon which he resided about ten years, and which is now valued at $100 per acre. In 1878, Mr. Gault removed to Mexico, this township, where he built a residence and store room, where he still resides and conducts a profitable business in general merchandise under the firm name of J. Gault & Son. To the union of Mr. and Mrs. Gault eight children have been born, their names as follows: Levi F., Barbara R., J. Sylvester, William H., Emma V., Phoebe A., James E. and an infant son. The deceased are William H. , Emma and the infant. In politics, Mr. Gault is a Kepublican and Prohibitionist, and has been a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for about thirty years. Mrs. Gault is also a member of the same society.

W. SCOTT GIER was born October 4, 1854, in Tymochtee Township, Wyandot Co., Ohio, and was the eldest son of Robert and Antoinette (Smith) Gier, natives of Ohio, of German descent. They were married in this county. Their children were W. Scott, infant daughter, Etta, Frank, Olive, Sherman and Nettie - all living but the infant daughter. The father is deceased. Our subject followed farming until after twenty-one years of age. In 1878, he embarked in the grocery business in Upper Sandusky, but continued in it only a few months. He was married, September 30, 1878, to Miss Lydia A. Thomas, a resident of this township, born near Medina, Medina County, February 6, 1855. She was the daughter of John and Rebecca (Waltz) Thomas, natives of Virginia and Connecticut, and of English and German descent. They were married in Medina County, where they rebided until 1879, then removed to Wood County, where they now reside. Their family was as follows: Linan, John, Eliza, Mary, Lydia, A. Franklin, Nelson, Jesse and Marvin Only four now live - Nelson, Jesse, Mary and Lydia. W. Scott and Lj^dia Gier's family consists of two daughters - Grace, born July 8, 1881, and Blanche, born March 4, 1883. Our subject became owner, from his father's estate, in 1876, of 123 acres of land in this township, which he has improved in various ways. In 1882, he built a very fine barn at a cost of about $1,000, and in 1883 he erected a fine frame residence at a cost of about $1,500, also other good outbuildings. He follows general agriculture for a livelihood. Politically, he is a Republican.

JACOB GILLILAND is a native of Jeiferson County, Ohio, born August 11, 1827. He is a son of James and Susan (Steward) Gilliland, natives of Ohio and Maryland respectively, and of Scotch and Dutch lineage. His parents married in Jefferson County, Ohio, in 1823, moved to Tuscarawas County in 1833, and to this county in 1845, purchasing 200 acres of land in Eden Township. There were ten children in the family - Lucinda, Jacob, Edward, David, Susan, William, James L. , John M., Margaret A. and George W. The latter died in infancy; David was killed in the battle of Bull Run in 1862; Susan died in 1875. The father died November 13, 1877, and was interred on the home farm in Eden Township. The mother is now in her eighty-second year. Jacob Gilliland remained at the old home till twenty-two years of age. He was married, January 17, 1850, to Miss Hannah Savidge (see sketch of Foster Savidge), and two children, James F. and Rebecca A., were born to them. The former died in infancy, the latter is now the wife of Mr. Gleadhill, of Crawford County, Ohio. Mrs. Gilliland passed away March 26, 1860, and Mr. G. was married, June 6, 1861, to Miss Mary Hale, a resident of this county, born in York County, Penn., May 2, 1837, daughter of John G. and Lucy (Millard) Hale, who were born and married in York County, Penn. Her parents came to this county from Pennsylvania in 1854, and located in Crane Township. Their children were Mai'y, Jonathan I., Samuel and Phoebe C. Samuel is deceased. The father was killed by the falling of a tree February 18, 1855. The mother is now in her seventy-seventh year. By this latter marriage Mr. Gilliland had eight children - Corrilla E., Susan L., Lacy E., John H., Florence I., George W., Mary A. and Alburtis G. The only deceased is George. Mr. Gilliland began business by renting a farm in Crawford Township. In 1851, he purchased forty acres in Eden Township, adding twenty acres in 1856, and twenty-tive acres in 1868. In 1871, he sold out, and purchased 117 acres in this township, the farm on which Matthew Brayton was stolen by the Indians. He has since purchased 110 acres in Crawford Township. In former years, Mr. Gilliland was a broom-maker by trade. He has served as Trustee, Assessor and Justice of the Peace, always discharging his duties satisfactorily. Both he and Mrs. G. are members of the United Brethren Church, his former wife having been a member of the same denomination. In politics, Mr. Gilliland is a Democrat and Prohibitionist.

LEUIS GRUB was born in Bavaria, Germany, February 3, 1820. He is a son of Leuis and Catharine (Dick) Grub, who had eleven children, two of whom are living, viz., Catharine and Leuis. His parents came to this country in 1840, and settled in Mexico, this township, where the father died in 1848, the mother in 1860. His father was previously married in Germany to a Miss Yagel, and ten or eleven children were born to this union, two only now living. Our subject, after the death of his father, was called upon to look after the general interests of the family. In 1848, he leai*ned the mason and plastering trade, continuing in this work till 1857, when he j^urchased ninety-three acres of land, on which he still resides. He has since added to his possessions till he now owns 442 acres (111 acres in Defiance County), valued at 155 to $100 per acre. Mr. Grub was married, May 15, 1855, to Rachel C. Ulum, who was born in Barclay County, Va., February 11, 1831, a daughter of Andrew and Polly (Pitzer) Ulum, natives of Virginia. Her parents were married in Barclay County, Va. , and four of their five children yet survive - Elizabeth, John, Rachel C. and Margaret J. Her mother died in 1854. Her father married again, to Mrs. Valinda Pond, and had eight children, four now living, namely, Thomas, Wesley, Shepherd and Ella. This latter wife also died, and the father is now living in Washington County, Md., in his eighty-seventh year. Mr. and Mrs. Grub have had eleven children - Elizabeth, John, Andrew, Luther, Peter R., Ellen, George B., Guy. Philip, Theodore, Nora M. and Margaret J. Those living are Elizabeth, Andrew L., Peter R., Philip and Nora M. Mr. Grub has served two years as Trustee, and as Treasurer of the township two years. He is a Democrat, and, with his wife, a member of the Reformed Church.

JACOB HAYMAN was born November 24, 1833, in Tymochtee Township, this county, and is the son of George and Ellen (Scott) Hayman, the father being of German nativity, and the mother of Scotch-Irish descent. They married in Wyandot County, Ohio, where the father followed blacksmithing for a few years, but finally adopted general agriculture as an occupation. They reared a family of six sons and six daughters - Samuel, Jacob, Matilda J., George, Rebecca, Amanda, Charlotte, Sarah E., Josephine, Joseph Mc, Thomas and Peter, all living but Samuel and Rebecca. The father died August 25, 1870, and the mother died September 10, 1883; both interred in the Dunn Graveyard, this township. Our subject was married, February 10, 1859, to Miss Lydia Corfman, of this township and county, born in the same township November 4, 1841, daughter of Joseph and Susanna Corfman, who were of German descent. They were married in Fairfield County, Ohio, and removed to Wyandot County, in an early day, and settled in this township. Their children were Mary A., Levi, Samuel, Abraham, Sophia, Magdaline, Jeremiah, Isaac, Lewis and Lydia. Jeremiah, Samuel and Mary A. are deceased. The father is deceased, and the mother died February 26, 1884, in her eightieth year. To the union of Jacob and Lydia Hayman have been born ten children, viz. : Oliver S., born January 9. 1860; Martin E., January 5, 1862; Ida May, May 31, 1864; Charlie, March 6, 1866; Minnie B., April 2, 1868; Frank, July 2, 1869; Noah, November 20, 1871; Howard, January 20,1873; Harrie, January 25, 1876; George E., November 20, 1878. Minnie B., Frank, Noah and Harrie are deceased. Our subject purchased in 1859 thirty-five acres of land in this tov\^nship, and since then has owned various tracts of land in different townships of the county, and finally purchasing ninety acres in this township, located on the Sandusky River, also a saw and grist mill. In 1883, he added forty -five acres to his ninety, which he has improved and farmed. He now gives his attention to the milling business. In 1880, he rebuilt and improved his mills, and now values the mill property at about $5,000. His land is worth about $100 per acre. He enlisted in August, 1862, in Company F, One Hundred and Twenty-third Regiment Ohio Vol unteer Infantry, and was wounded in the foot, and discharged, November, 1862, returning home. He affiliates with the Democratic party.

ELI HEILMAN is a native of York County, Penn. He is a son of Philip and Catharine (Cladfetter) Heilman, and was born in 1821. His parents were born and married in Pennsylvania, and there reared a family of five children, subsequently coming to Ohio and settling in Seneca County, the parents died. Eli Heilman was married in 1850 to Catharine Elliott, who was born in Pennsylvania in 1828, a daughter of Peter and Hannah (Stewart) Elliott, who were natives of Pennsylvania, and married in Franklin County, of that State. Her father died there in 1818; her mother came to Seneca County, and there died in 1855. To Mr. and Mrs. Heilman were born ten children, of whom seven survive - Flora C, Oscar P., Mabel, Maggie, Mattie, George W. and Sarah E. Oar subject purchased land in this^township in 1851, selling the same about six years later, and moving to McCutchenville. He resided there about seven years, and then moved upon the farm where he now lives, and which was purchased in 1860. Mr. Heilman is a good farmer and a stanch Democrat. Mrs. Heilman is a devoted member of the Presbyterian Church at McCutchenville.

GEORGE HETZEL was born in Lembach, county of Weisenburg, France, June 27, 1833. He is a son of George and Barbara (Hetzel) Hetzel, natives of the same locality, their children being Magdalena, George, Michael, Eva and Catharine; his mother died in her native country, February 27, 1853, and his father emigrated to this country 1854, and settled in Crawford Township, Wyandot Co., Ohio, where he died September 8, 1864. Our subject, George Hetzel, was married, June 4, 1861, to Elizabeth Walter, of Seneca County, Ohio. She was born in Wayne County, Ohio, April 1, 1839, and was the eldest daughter of Michael and Mai'garet Walter, natives of Lebach and Oberhofen, France. Her parents were married in Wayne County, Ohio, and in 1844 moved to Seneca County, Ohio, where her father died June 6, 1873, and her mother December 31, 1876. Their seven sons and three daughters are all living at the present time. Mr. and Mrs. Hetzel have ten children - Sarah A., George M., Henry A., Matilda B., Anna M., John R., Catharine A., Magdalena, Harvey E. and Frank J. In 1868, Mr. Hetzel and brother Michael purchased the home farm of the other heirs, and in 1869 purchased 340 acres in Tymochtee Township. They remained partners for twenty years, and at the end of that time divided their property. Mr. Hetzel is now the owner of 240 acres of land, which is all cleared, fenced and drained, being all in Tymochtee Township. In 1879, he built a large frame house, and in 1883 a line barn. He is a Democrat, and himself and family are members of the Gei'man Lutheran Church of Upper Sandusky, Ohio.

MICHAEL HETZEL was born in Lembach, county of Weisenburg, France, October 8, 1835. He is a son of George and Barbara (Hetzel) Hetzel, natives of the same locality, their children being Magdalena, George, Michael, Eva and Catharine. His mother died in her native country February 27, 1853, and his father emigrated to this country in 1854, and settled in Crawford Township, Wyandot Co., Ohio, where he died September 8 1864. Our subject, Michael Hetzel, was married, March 28, 1862, to Susan Sprau, who was born in Walshausen, county of New Hornbach, RheinpEalz, Bayern, Germany. Her parents were Christian and Susana M. (Schei-er Sprau, natives of the same place, where they married, and thence they emigrated to America in 1842; they located first in Crawford County, Ohio, but sold out and moved to Salem Township, Wyandot Co., Ohio, about ten years later. Their children were Catharine, Mary, Lucy Ann, Christian, Margaret, George, Susan, Elizabeth and Sarah. Mr. and Mrs. Sprau both died on the same day, February 8, 1871. Mr. Sprau attained the age of sixty-six years and two months, and Mrs. Sprau sixty-three years and three months. To Michael and Susan Hetzel have been born ten children - Emma M., Anna, Frederick W., Lucy, Mary, Charles M., George R., Cora E., Sarah, Ida and Lillie M. Those now deceased are Anna, Lucy, Charles M. and Cora E. In 1861, Mr. Hetzel purchased eighty acres in Ridge Township, selling out in 1868, and moving to the home farm, where he and his brother George were in partnership, and doing all their business and farming under the name and firm of Hetzel Bros. In 1869, they together purchased a tract of land of 340 acres, and remained partners for twenty years, which was finally divided. They are living there at the present time. Michael Hetzel is the owner Of 212 acres of land in Tymochtee Township, on which he erected a good barn in 1879, and an elegant brick residence in

MILES C. JOHNSON, only son of Jacob and Ann (Teford) Johnson, was born in Bucks County, Penn., February 28, 1825. His parents were of Quaker, German and Irish descent; were married in Bucks County, and moved to Ohio in 1838. His father purchased land in this township and did blacksmithing and farming, rearing four children - Eliza A., Miles C, Atty A. and Martha J. His father died June 4, 1857 ; his mother is still living on the old farm in her ninety-third year. Miles C, our subiect, remained at home on the farm till his marriage to Miss Hannah Brundage May 19, 1853. Mrs. Johnson was born in Seneca County, Ohio, July 22, 1830, a daughter of Thomas and Osee (Depue) Brundage, who were born and married in New York, and who came to Ohio in 1828, and settled in Seneca County, where they endured many hardships of pioneer life, mush made of corn grated by hand being their chief article of diet for many months. Their seven children were Eliza J., Hannah, George, Benjamin, Mary, Thomas and Moses. The mother died May 18, 1874, the father August 21, 1879. For about twenty-two years, Mr. Johnson farmed the old home farm. In 1868, he purchased sixty-eight acres, and on this he still lives. He has since added thirteen acres more, and in 1876 erected a fine brick residence, at a cost of $2,500. To Mr. and Mrs. Johnson five sons and one daughter were born - Thomas A. J., November 26, 1854; Alvin T., November 30, 1856; Edgar J., April 23, 1859; Ann E., May 10, 1861; Benjamin F., April 16, 1864; Hiram D., September 26, 1866. All are living but Benjamin F. , who died September 15, 1865. Mr. Johnson has given most of his attention to farming, but is also manufacturing brick and tile. He is a Democrat, and has served both as Trustee and Treasurer of his township. He is a member of the A., F. & A. M., the I. O. O. F., and, with Mrs. Johnson, of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

BYRON KEAR, son of Jonathan and Caroline (Porterfield) Kear, was born in this township January 24, 1832. His parents were natives of New York and Maine respectively. They married in Delaware County, Ohio, and located in this township on land entered by our subject's grandfather. Their children were Lucinda E., Anna M., Crawford J., Byron, Susan C. and Agnes J. Lucinda is deceased. The mother died in August, 1853, the father in March, 1876, aged fiftj'-five and seventy-five years respectively. They were entombed upon the farm where the grandparents, each in their ninety-third year, were also interred. Byron Kear remained, from his youth up, on the home farm, which he obtained in later years. He was married, April 24, 1853, to Eliza A. Clark, who was born in Delaware County, Ohio, December 23, 1836, a daughter of John and Caroline (Fisher) Clark, natives of New York. Her parents married in Delaware County, Ohio, and moved to Wyandot in 1839, settling in Crawford Township. The children of this family were Marion A., Martha A., James B., Isaac F., Albina E., Eliza A., John S., Caroline C. and Cicero; the latter and James B. now deceased. The mother died in April, 1849, the father, February 3, 1866. Mr. and Mrs. Kear are parents of three daughters - Ada C, born April 16, 1854; Emma E., February 11, 1858; Flora E., October 2, 1860, all living and married. Ada C. was united with I. B. Gibbs October 8, 1871; Emma was married to John Slatterback, November 18, 1875; Flora E. was made the wife of J. E. Gibbs July 24, 1879. In addition to the home farm in 1874 Mr. Kear purchased twenty-five acres, now owning 215 acres of valuable land. In May, 1864, he enlisted in Company D, One

Hundred and Forty- fourth Ohio National Guards, and served till September, 1864, when he was honorably discharged. He and Mrs. Kear are members of the United Brethren Church. Mr. Kear is a member of the Masonic Lodge, a Republican and Prohibitionist.

DOCTOR KEAR, son of Moses and Jemima (Nathan) Kear, was born in this township February 10, 1833. He resided on the farm with his parents, becoming the owner of the premises in 1854. He was married, April 22, 1858, to Mary J. Crouse, who was born in Richland County, Ohio, January 16, 1836, the daughter of William and Eliza (Musselman) Crouse, natives of Pennsylvania and of German parentage. By this union one daughter, Leona Jane, was born, her death occurring at the age of eight years. Mrs. Kear passed from earth June 28, 1859. Our subject was married, March 21, 1861, to Miss Mary Brundage, who was born in Seneca County, Ohio, March 2, 1837, daughter of Thomas and Osee (Depue) Brundage, whose history appears elsewhere in this work. By this marriage, four children have been born - Osee L., Harriet E., Eliza J. and Lola M , the latter deceased. In 1872, Mr. Kear added 300 acres to the home farm, on which he still lives. He erected a good barn in 1873, a residence in 1877, and other buildings in 1882. He is a good farmer, a Republican in politics, Prohibitionist, jmd has served his township in various offices.

PETER C. KING, son of Peter and Mary (Whitney) King, was born in Perry County, Ohio. His parents were natives of Germany and Pennsylvania respectively, married in Perry County, Ohio, in 1812, in the war of which year Mr. King entered soon after his marriage, and continued in the service till its close. He was the father of fourteen children - Saloma, Catharine, Rebecca, Lydia, Susan, Solomon, Mary, Peter C. , David C, Leah, Elizabeth, John C., William C. and Frank C. Four are deceased - Solomon, Lydia, Susan and Saloma. The father died in 1859, aged seventysix years; the mother, January 26, 1860, aged sixty-seven years. Peter C, King, the subject of this sketch remained at home on his father's farm and worked in his grist mill till his marriage to Caroline Long March 30, 1848. She was the eldest daughter of David and Sarah (Mechliog) Long, and was born in Perry County October 16, 1829. Her parents were natives of Virginia and Pennsylvania, of German descent, and were married in Perry County, Ohio. Their children were Simon G. , Caroline, Reuben and Hannah, ail deceased but Caroline. The father died June 19, 1833, aged thirty-one years; his widow married Michael Mechling, in Fairfield County, Ohio, and soon after moved to Perry County, They had eight children - Amos, Mahala, Franklin, Mary, Benjamin, Jesse and Martha. The father died February 14, 1866, aged fifty-six years. The mother passed away January 26, 1868. To Peter and Caroline King were born eight children - Benjamin F., March 23, 1849; Matilda A., May 9, 1851; Mary A., July 31, 1854; Sarah E., May 30, 1859; Alvin D., May 20, 1860; Ella May, January 12, 1863; Leefe E., December 12, 1865, and an infant daughter who was born July 6, 1864. Those now living are Mary A., Sarah E. and Leefe E. In 1848, soon after his marriage, our subject loaded his "Pennsylvania wagon," and with two teams attached to it, started to this county. He halted in Pitt Township, April 21, on land purchased from his father a tract of eighty acres, and in a few years purchased eighty more on Section 10, where they resided till 1853. He then sold out and purchased 200 acres three miles northeast of Upper Sandusky, and in 1855 he sold this farm and purchased a saw and grist-mill on the Sandusky River, eight miles north of Sandusky. In 1864, Mr. King purchased his present farm of 161 acres, and added forty-five acres in 1871, and twentyfive acres in 1879. In 1881, Mr. King, with others, formed a cemetery association, and laid out a fine cemetery adjoining his farm, near the United Brethren Church. Mr. King is a Prohibitionist politically, and, with Mrs. K., is a member of the United Brethren Church.

HENRY LONG, proprietor of the " Gier House," Old Tymochtee, Ohio, was born December 15, 1842, in McCutchenville, Ohio, and is the son of Jacob and Lydia (Eyler) Long, natives of Pennsylvania. They emigrated to Ohio in about 1837, and settled in McCutchenville, Ohio, where he followed the trade of shoe-making for several years. In 1845, he purchased fifty-six acres of land in Tymochtee Township, this county, upon which he settled, after clearing and building a log cabin, etc., in 1849. He reared a family consisting of four sons and five daughters - James, Margaret, Harriet, Mary, John, Lucinda, Henry, Elizabeth and Wilson, of whom all are living with the exception of the two latter. The mother died in 1867, and the father in 1872. Oar subject was married, in 1862, to Lydia C. Freet, of Tymochtee Township, this county, who was born in Loudoun County, Va., her parents being Henry D. and Lydia C. (Clise) Freet, natives of Virginia and of German descent. They emigrated to Ohio and settled in McCutchenville, this county, where he followed the blacksmith trade, afterward moving to "Old Tymochtee." They raised a family of twelve children, of whom only four are living - Amanda A., Henry C, Lydia C. and George W. The parents are deceased - both interred in the Dunn Graveyard. To the union of Henry and Lydia C. Long have been born one son and one daughter - Carl Grant and Vistio A. , both of whom are living. Our subject rented farms for several years, then purchased property in "Old Tymochtee," subsequently purchasing the old tavern stand known as the Gier House in the above town, where he still lives, and his present occupation is farming and grain threshing. In 1882, he purchased 114 acres of land, which he is now improving, and which he values at $50 per acre. Politically, he is a Democrat.

LEWIS LUPTON was born in this county September ], 1844, and is a son of John K. and Barbara A. (Pontius) Lupton. His parents were married in this county, and both died here in 1882, the mother in February, the father in May. They had twelve children, eight yet living. Our subject was reared a farmer, and remained at home till 1864, when, being a member of the Ohio National Guards, he was called into service and served till August of the same year, when he was honorably discharged. He participated in the skirmish at Berryville, Va., and others of less importance, but escaped uninjured. In 1865, he went to Missouri, but returned the same year. He was employed in various ways till his marriage to Miss Mary Sharp June 28, 1882. She was born in Crawford County, Ohio, and was born May 22, 1862. Her parents, Andrew and Rosa (Beck) Sharp, were natives of Germany, and emigrated in 1855. They settled in Crawford County, and reared a family of nine children, of whom six sons and two daughters survive. Mrs. Sharp died February 2, 1881. Soon after his marriage, Mr. Lupton became the owner of eighty acres of land on which he now resides, he improving his farm and devoting his attention to agriculture. Politically, Mr. Lupton is a Republican.

HON. JOSEPH McCUTCHEN, one of the most prominent and worthy pioneers of Wyandot, and one who in his day and generation did much to give the infant county that impetus to which it is so greatly indebted for its present status among its sister counties, was born in Harrison County, Ky.,

February 2, 1798, and came to what is now Wyandot County in 1827, settling first in Tymochtee, but afterward moving to what, through his enterprise, became the village of McCutchenville, thus perpetuating the name of its worthy founder. Years before the Wyandots left for their new homes in the far West, Mr. McCutchen was a pioneer in the then almost unbroken wilderness, Of an ardent and enterprising turn of mind, our subject was soon, by the force of his genius, looked up to by the pioneers, and was successively selected to be their Representative in the Legislature, and also as State Senator. He was also elected County Auditor. His occupation, which he pursued with the same zeal that distinguished all his career, was that of hotel-keeping. So great was his desire for public improvement that he frequently sacrificed his own means in the endeavor to do public good. In the spring of 1845, he removed to Upper Sandusky, where, with the exception of one year in California, he passed the remainder of his days. Although not a member of any religious body, he was a liberal supporter of the Presbyterian Church, the church of his fathers. During the late civil war, he enlisled in the cause of the Union, and served as Captain of a company. He was first married, in 1823, to Sarah Watt, of Ross County, Ohio; next, in 1826. to Letitia Britton, of Chillicothe, Ohio; and lastly, to Mrs. Keys, of Upper Sandusky. His decease occurred March 13, 1869, at the ripe old age of seventy-two years. Thus passed away, full of days and full of honors, beloved by all who knew him, Joseph McCutchen, the worthy pioneer of old. Few of the early settlers had more prominence than Col. Mc- Cutchen. He took an active, aggressive position on all questions of local and general interest. His ambition was to lead, never follow, and in all the movements of early times around and about this locality, he was a central figure. His spirit and dash were subjects of remark, and although sometimes mistaken and ill-advised, yet the earnestness and candor spread over his efibrts were plain in the understanding that if faults he had they were at least not of the heart. The deceased was of enthusiastic impulses, and guarded by a heart overflowing with human kindness. He could not hear of distress without oflfering assistance, and his neighborly acts were as common as his grateful nature. He was generous to a fault, assisting others at the risk of his own personal welfare. While this was yet Crawford County, he laid out the town which still bears his name, twelve miles north of Upper Sandusky, erected and managed there the first hotel of importance in this part of Ohio. He was a model landlord in every respect but the one that brings pecuniary success. If he had but one guest, that guest must feast like a king for the price then asked for a dinner. The matter of profit and loss was never taken into consideration when catering to the wants of the public as a landlord. Col. McCutchen was a principal mover in securing the new county of Wyandot, and after the organization thereof removed to Upper Sandusky and engaged in mercantile business. He brought to this business the same old dash and vigor that marked his course in former years at McCutchenville; but a man of his peculiar disposition, so full of sympathy and consideration for others, was not calculated to make a successful merchant, although he did an immense business. Up and until about the year 1853, Mr. McC. was a zealous Democrat, and an energetic worker; failing of success in that party, went over to the other side, and in Know- Nothing times was elected County Auditor. It was during his term as Auditor that he planted the shade trees that now ornament the court house square. These beautiful shade trees attest his enterprise, and are tributes to his memory. After leaving the Auditor's Office, at the end of a two years' term, he purchased the Bates House, in this place, that stood where now stands the Hudson House. He managed this hotel for several years, with the same enterprise that marked his course in McCutchenville, and while his house became very popular, and was the delight of the traveling public, it was not a source of profit. It could not be, with Mack's lavish expenditures in the interests of his guests. Shortly after retiring from the hotel, he entered the army, and was in active service. He was truly a remarkable man, of rare and pleasing conversational powers, in which he never failed to exhibit a nature that was all fiber, and was intense on everything he undertook. He was the very man to develop a new county, as his energy and irresistible force spread their influence over all. He carried with him to the last the admiration of our people, and his somewhat sudden and lamentable death threw a cloud of gloom over our people. He was a grand man, who had spread benefits over all who came within his presence, even at a personal sacrifice. No name is more feelingly referred to in the history of Wyandot County than that of Col, McCutchen.*

JOEL MILUM, a native of this township, was born September 18, 1837, He is a son of Adam and Mary (Bogart) Milum, natives of Highland and Lancaster Counties, Ohio. They were married in this county, and had six children - Jane, Sarah, Mary, Joel, George and Adam. Mary, Joel and George are now the only living. The father died in September, ] 844, the mother is still living, now in her seventy-third year. Mr. Milum was married, March 2, 1858, to Miss Lydia Ekleberry, who was born in this township July 12, 1837. She was a daughter of Ezekiel and Mary (Tobridge) Ekleberry, who were married in Muskingum County, Ohio, and moved to Wyandot about 1833 or 1834. Their children were Jacob, John, Nathan, Ezekiel, Jane, David, Isaac, Margaret and Levi (twins), and Lydia. Those deceased are John and Ezekiel. The father and mother are both deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Milum have had seven children - Leonard, George Abraham, Jay. Ida M. , Charlie, and an infant daughter, deceased. Mr. Milum rented land for several years after his marriage, but in 1866 purchased forty acres in this township, where he now resides. He added twenty-seven acres in 1870, twenty-seven acres in 1871, thirty acres in 1873, eighty-five acres in 1880, and forty-six acres in 1881 - now owning 256 acres. He follows general agriculture chiefly, but has given considerable attention to shipping stock. He enlisted October 4, 1864, in Company D, Twenty-fifth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and took part in the engagement at Honey Hill, being honorably discharged November 3, 1865. He is a member of the G. A. R. , and one of the most stin-ing farmers of Tymochtee Township.

MILES A. MITTEN was born in Seneca County, Ohio, November 30, 1842. He is a son of Miles and Rebecca (Coughlan) Mitten, natives of Maryland, and of mixed parentage - German, Irish and English. His parents married in Maryland, and in 1838 moved to Ohio, locating in Seneca County. In 1843, they moved to this county and settled in Eden Township, moving to Tymochtee in 1856. They had seven children, the five living are named as follows: John T., James L., William A., Joseph H. and Miles A. Two daughters are deceased. The father died in September, 1865. At his father's death, our subject received the home farm of 160 acres. He was married in February, 1866, to Josephine Pecher, who was born in Seneca County, Ohio, September 24, 1846, daughter of Stephen J. and Julia A. (Emlet) Pecher, natives of Pennsylvania, and of German and

English parentage. Her parents married in Stark County, Ohio, moved to Seneca County, and there reared their childi'en - Margaret A., Agnes, Josephine, Joseph W., Lucretia J., Cleophas A. and Pius S. Mr. and Mrs. Mitten have had nine children; their names as follovys: John E. , Emily C, Miles S., Anna B. J., Joseph E., Gilbert R., Mark F., Eliza E. and an infant. The latter, Amanda and John E. now deceased. Mr. Mitten has never moved from the homestead. He added seventy -six acres to the old farm, and now has a fine farm of 236 acres well-stocked and improved. He is a stanch Democrat, and, with his wife, a member of the Catholic Church.

JOHN F. MYERS was born in Cumberland County, Penn., April 11, 1842. He is the eldest son of Jerry and Mary J. (^Magethon) Myers, who were born and married in Pennsylvania, and who moved to this county in 1847, and settled at McCutchenville. The children were John F., Robert and Joseph. The father died in Cincinnati ; the mother is still a resident of Cumberland County, Penn. Mr. Myers was reared in this county by his grandparents on the farm. He enlisted May 10, 1861, in Company Gr, Fourth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and passed through many of the heaviest battles - Rich Mountain, Romney, Winchester, Woodstock, Port Republic, a seven-day battle at Richmond, and many others of less importance, serving till honorably discharged in August, 1863. Mr. Myers then returned home and resumed farming. He was married. May 24, 1865, to Eliza C. Freet, who was born at McCutchenville July 28, 1849, a daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Trammel) Freet, natives of Virginia. Nine children are the fruits of this union, namely. Trvin R., Zoa R., Nora A., Freety S., Henry C, Abbey F., May M., Ella F. and an infant daughter. Three are deceased - Henry C, Freety S. and May M. Mr. Myers farmed rented land for several years, purchasing in 1874 seventy acres, on which he now lives. He is a Democrat, and has served as Township Trustee; is a member of the Masonic Lodge at McCutchenville, and of the G. A. R. at Upper Sandusky.

^ ABRAHAM A. NIEBEL was born in Union County, Penn., July 31, 1839, and is a son of Enos and Mary (Aurand) Niebel, natives of Pennsylvania and of German parentage. His parents came to Ohio in 1840, and located in this township, where his father still resides with his second wife, his first wife having passed away in April, 1846, leaving five children, of whom four now are living - Abraham A., Catharine, John H. and Abner. Our subject was married to Miss Anna M. C. Holdeman May 18, 1869 ; she was born in Morrow County, Ohio, September 19, 1847, the daughter of Henry and Lydia (Ettinger) Holdeman, who were natives of Ohio and Pennsylvania respectively. Her parents married in Richland County, Ohio; moved to Morrow County and there reared their children - Elah, Ann M. C, William W., Amanda A., Reuben J., Daniel J., Sarah Irena and Ulyses G., all living now but Elah. The parents still live on the old homestead, which was left Mr. Holdeman by his father. Mr. Niebel was reared a farmer. In 1870, he purchased fifty acres in this township, and in 1881 he added ten acres more. His farm is highly improved and valued at $80 to $90 per acre. He spent one year in the Northwestern College of Plainfield, 111. - 1866-67 - and taught the following year in the county; he has two children - Ida Elnora, born March 10, 1871, and Orville Jay, September 22, 1873. He is a Republican-Prohibitionist, and, with Mrs. Niebel, a member of the Evangelical Church at Mexico.

HENRY PARKER was born in Lycoming County, Penn., January 8, 1817; he is a son of William and Rachel (Compton) Parker, natives of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and of Scotch and German parentage respectively. His parents married in the above county in 1810; moved to Ross County, Ohio, 1818, and in 1834 to this township, where they purchased a farm. Their children were Charlotte, John C, Joseph, Henry, Charles, William, Delilah A., Susan and Eliza J. Those now living are Joseph, Susan and Henry. The parents are both deceased. Henry Parker staid on the home farm till twenty-seven years of age; he was married, February

26, 1843, to Hannah B. Walker, who was born in Lancaster, Ohio, November 1, 1825, daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (Newman) Walker, who were natives of Pennsylvania and New York respectively, who married in Fairfield County, Ohio, and moved to this county in 1834. They settled in this township but moved to Upper Sandusky later. Their children were Hannah B., Ellen, Eliza, Edward F., Sarah E., Maria and Louisa. The father died in 1849, the mother in 1874. Our subject rented land for several years, and in 1851 purchased forty-four acres, obtaining thirty-one acres from his father's estate in 1856. He has since made several other additions, and now has 143^ acres of well-improved land provided with good buildings, fences, etc. Mr. and Mrs. Parker are parents of eight children - Charlotte, Theodore W., Emily J., Joseph D., Louis H., Edward E., Elmer E. and Olive M. The deceased are Charlotte, Louis H. and Elmer. Mr. Parker is a strong adherent to the principles of Democracy, and has served his township in several offices.

ANDREW PONTIUS was born in Ross County, Ohio, December 15, 1818. He is the eldest son of Solomon and Rachel (Wells) Pontius, the former a native of Pennsylvania, and the latter of Hagerstown, Md. His parents moved from Ross County in 1834, and located in the woodland of Sycamore Township, this county, where they erected a log cabin and spent the remainder of their days. Their children bore the following respective names: Barbara, Andrew, Elizabeth, Susan, Rezin, Mary A., David, Sarah A., Benjamin, all living, excepting Barbara, Elizabeth and Susan. His father died in 1867; his mother passed away in 1878. Mr. Pontius was married, March 3, 1840, to Lucinda Bretz, who was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, January 30, 1820. She was a daughter of Conrad and Susanna (Foreman) Bretz, who were born and married in Pennsylvania. Her parents moved from their native State, and settled first in Fairfield County, Ohio, moving to this county in 1835. They had nine children - Christiana, Peter, Lydia, Anna, Noah, Barbara, Lucinda, Eli and Andrew J. Three are deceased - Christiana, Noah and Barbara. The parents are also deceased. Mr. Pontius was reared a farmer from boyhood. In 1840, he became owner of 160 acres of timber land in this township, where he still resides. He erected a log cabin on this farm, and du"ring the first six years of his residence thereon he put sixty acres under cultivation. Mr. and Mrs. Pontius are parents of eleven children - Sylvester, was born May 31, 1841; Diana, December 15, 1842; Maretta S., August 14, 1844; Rachel M., November 20, 1846; Simeon P., September 30, 1848; Rufus D., December 10, 1850; Rella, October 31, 1852; David R., October 7, 1855; Addison M., December

27, 1857; Cintha E., May 26, 1860; Oliver H, February 9, 1866. Cintha E., died January 1, 1869; the others are all living. Mr. Pontius was an old Whig, and is now a Republican-Prohibitionist. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity, and, with Mrs. Pontius, of the IMethodist Episcopal Church.

SOLOMON EONK was born March 1, 1834. He is a son of Jacob and Anna M. (Van Buskirk) Ronk, and native of Bedford, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, His parents were natives of Pennsylvania and Virginia respectively, of German and Scotch lineage; were married in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, his father being engaged in stone work, contractor, etc. In 1834, the family moved to Seneca County, and in 1848, or near that time, purchased land in this county. The children were named as follows: Sarah A., Sophia, William, Solomon, Mary A., Melinda, Eliza J., Melissa and Cordelia, all living but William and Mary A. The father died October 8, 1873, in his seventieth year; the mother now resides in York State in her seventy-fifth year. At the age of twenty-two, Solomon Ronk began operations for himself working by day's work in various parts of the country. He was married, December 31, 1861, to Margaret A. Cox, who was boi'n in Crawford County, Ohio, February 2, 1833. Her parents were William and Sarah (Ward) Cox, natives of Ohio and Virginia, and of English and Scotch descent. Their children were George, Lydia J., Margaret A., Emma T., Sarah, John, Mary L. , Eliza and William, the two latter deceased. The mother died August 5, 1878. To Mr. and Mrs. Ronk were born six children - William E., Iva M., Edward J., George W., Jacob E. and Anna A. Edward J. died in infancy. Mr. Ronk farmed rented land a few years, and then purchased eighty acres in Mifflin Township, though still renting for some time. He finally traded his eighty acres for forty-eight in Crane Township, where he resided till 1882, when he sold out and purchased 185 acres in Tymochtee where he now lives, owning 160 acres also in Jay County, Ind. He is a Republican, and, with Mrs. Ronk, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.-^

WILLIAM SCHUETZ was born in this township December 19, 1836, a son of Gerhart and Mary (Hummon) Schuetz, natives of Germany and Pennnsylvania respectively. His father emigrated to this country at the age of eighteen (1822), married in this county and reared six children - Mary A., Catharine, Elizabeth, Peter, John and William. Peter and Elizabeth are now deceased. The mother died in 1837, and the father was married soon after to Catharine, a sister of his first wife, and seven children were born to them - Susan, Louis H. , Saloma, Daniel, Charlotte^ Joseph M. and Maria, all living but Saloma. This wife died and Mr. Schuetz married Mrs. Margaret Secondcost, who had two children - William and Alice - by her first husband, and by this union one daughter, Cora Idel, was born. The father died in December, 1872. V/illiam Schuetz was married, November 12, 1863, to Martha A. Willdermood, who was born in this township November 13, 1844, a daughter of John and Lydia E. (Gilbert) Willdermood, natives of Germany and Maryland respectively. Her parents married in Maryland, and moved to Ohio about 1837. In 1849, they came from Seneca and settled in this county. Their children were Mary E., Catharine, John H., Martha A., Ephraim, Lydia E., Jeremiah and Frances V. Ephraim is deceased. Her father died in October, 1866; her mother is still living. Mr. and Mrs. Schuetz have had five children, Lydia M. and Ada R. being the only ones now living. Amanda A., Franklin G. and Jennie are deceased. Mr. Schuetz rented land for several years, but in 1868 purchased sixty-two acres, selling out and buying eighty acres improved land soon after. His farm is well improved and valuable. He is a Democrat politically, and has served as Township Trustee for several years.

Pennsylvania, and who married in his native county, and reared eight children - Joseph W., Sarah F., Emma E., Charles B., Alice A., Martin F., Ida M., Elmer L. Clara B. is deceased. Our subject was reared on a farm. He attended a normal school, and at the age of eighteen began teaching, which he engaged in six successive winters, also during a few summers. He also spent some time at the Baldwin University of Berea. He was married, March 2, 1871, to Miss Martha J. Keller, of Licking County, Ohio, where she was born February 16, 1851. She is a daughter of Eli and Fidelia (Holler) Keller, who were also born and married in Licking County, and who had eight children - Martha J., Lorena E., Philo J., Ida M., Ettie E., Eli W., Ira C. and Eber A. Her father died December 3, 1866, and her mother moved with the rest of the family in 1876 to Seneca County, where she carries on a farm, assisted by her sons. In 1872, Mr. Shafifner purchased fifty-two acres where he now Jives, and this farm he has thoroughly improved, the same being valued at $115 to $125 per acre. In politics. Ml'. Shaffner is a Republican.