Union Township (part 4 of 5)

DAYID W. ELLEMx\N, farmer; P. O. West Milton ; born on the place where his father now resides, in Sec. 6, in 1833 ; is a son of Enos and Margaret Elleman. Our subject's boyhood days were spent on his father's farm, where he labored until he was 21 years of age. He was married to Esther Coate in 1855 ; she is a daughter of Elijah and Rebecca Coate, who were born in Miami Co. Her grandparents were natives of South Carolina, and from there made their way to Miami Co., with one horse' bringing their effects with them, one walking while the other rode. They were the parents of twelve children, of whom ten lived to man's estate and had families of their own - William, Joseph, Thomas, Benjamin, Susan, Isaac, Aaron, Elizabeth, Rebecca and Elijah, who is the father of our subject's wife, is a minister of the Wesleyan faith, and resides in Wayne Co., Ind., where he is laboring in the church. Grandfather Coate lived to be upward of 70 years of age ; his first wife died in middle age, and he was again married to Mary Bangham, by wrhom he had four children, all deceased. Elijah and Rebecca Coate are the parents of nine children, of whom five are living, viz., Esther, Mary, Linley, Susan and John ; the deceased are - Hiram, Leicester, Joseph and Zelora. After our subject's marriage, he farmed and worked at the carpenter trade until 1865, when he settled on the place where he now resides, and since has paid his attention mostly to farming ; he has 132 acres of choice farming land, with No. 1 buildings erected thereon. He is one of the present Trustees of the township, having been elected in the spring of 1879. He and his amiable wife are members of the Society of Friends, and are every-day Christian people. They are the parents of nine children, all living, viz., John, Semantha, Horatio P., William, Mary R., Zelora E., Linley M., Horace M. and Francis. John was married to Ann Cress in April, 1877 the}' have one child, viz., Laurenthus E. Semantha was married to Joseph W. Beck in January, 1877 ; they also have one child, viz., Francis E. Her husband is one of the leading teachers of the county.

THOMAS ELLEMAN, farmer ; P. O. West Milton ; bom in this township in 1841 ; is a son of Enos and Margaret (Ward) Elleman ; his father was born in

Washington Co., Tenn., March 31, 1802. The grandfather, John Elleman, was probably born in the same State in the year 1766, and removed with his parents when quite young to South Carolina, where they remained for some years, and where he married Susanna Coppock ; then returned to Tennessee, and soon after to Warren Co.; Ohio, in 1805; here they raised a crop, then came to Miami Co. in the latter part of 1806, and settled on the southwest quarter of Sec. 7, in this township, where he lived until about 1815, when he removed to Wayne Township, Darke Co., and purchased 40 acres of land, where he lived until his death, which occurred April 16, 1818, aged 52 years. The Coppocks were originally from Pennsylvania, and were members of the colony William Penn planted in the great wilderness of Pennsylvania. Grandmother Elleman's maiden name was Catherine Collins, and she was of German birth ; her husband's grandfather, Enos Elleman, great-grandfather to our subject, was born in Wales, but reared in this country ; he had only two brothers, J ohn and Abner ; he was the father of six children, two sons and four daughters, viz., John, William, Amy, Mary, Elizabeth and Hannah. Our subject's grandfather was the parent of twelve children, of whom only two are living, viz., Susanna and his father, Enos ; the deceased are Elizabeth, Temperance, Drusilla, Hannah, Tace, Enos, Aaron, William, Norman and one who died in infancy. The early days of our subject's father were spent at home until his father's death, which occurred when Enos was only 16 years old ; he labored for some time on the home place, then bound himself out to his brother-in-law, Isaiah Pemberton, who lived in this township, and for him worked four years, when the indenture was canceled before the expiration of time ; he then worked as a farm hand, and did anything he could get to do that was honorable ; in 1823, he went back to Darke Co., and purchased 80 acres of land in Wayne Township. He was united in marriage with Margaret Ward, Dec. 9, 1824 ; her father, David Ward, was born in New Jersey, in the year 1785 ; his father, George Ward, was a soldier in Washington's own army, and was through seven years of the struggle ; he was one of the daring and intrepid ones, who, under the leadership of the gallant Wajme, captured Ston}^ Point. He was married to Margaret Swasick ; they were among the early pioneers of Virginia ; the Indians entered their cabin one daj^ and deliberately killed one of the children, a daughter ; Grandfather Ward was knocked down with a club, and his wife, with great bravery and presence of mind, made her escape with two other children. A family by the name of Cananne, who were there, met a sad fate ; the husband was killed and his wife carried into captivity, and only rescued after seven years of imprisonment. After Enos Elleman's marriage with Margaret Ward, he went to work with might and main for a few years on his Darke Co. land ; then he disposed of it and came in 1831 to where he now resides ; here they have resided for nearly half a century, going hand in hand down the pathway of life for nearly three score years, and together thejr are enjoying their declining years surrounded by every comfort ; they are the parents of nine children, of whom seven are living, viz., Mary, David, William, Joseph, Thomas, Rebecca and Isam ; the deceased are Elizabeth and John. Thomas Elleman (our subject), was reared on his father's farm, where he labored until his marriage, which was celebrated in 1858 with Martha C. Jay, a daughter of Moses Jay, who was born in this township, near Frederickstown ; his father, James Jay, was born in North Carolina, and removed to Ohio in a very early day ; he departed this life on the land he entered, aged about 70 years. His marriage with Martha Coppock was celebrated in South Carolina ; they were parents of the following children, of whom five are living, viz., Mary, Jesse, James, Furnas and Isaac ; the deceased are Elizabeth, Phoebe, Hannah, Jonathan, Enoch, John, Moses, and William, an infant. Mr. and Mrs. Moses Jay were the parents of only one child, the wife of our subject ; her father, departed this life in 1840. Her mother's second marriage was celebrated with Elijah Jay, whose father, Layton Jay, was one of the pioneers, and his remains the first interred in the Union Cemetery. To her second marriage seven children were given, viz., Moses, Joseph, Alfred, James, William and Enos ; Anna (deceased). Mrs. Margaret Jay departed this life April 14, 1874, aged 56 j^ears, her husband is living, and at an advanced age. To the union of Mr. and Mrs. Ellernan nine children have been given, of whom five are living, viz., Dorry, Ella, Allie and Walter ; the deceased are Margaret, Yiola, Minnie P. and an infant.

OWEN ELLEMAN, retired, Laura; born on Sec. 18 in this township, in 1823 ; is a son of Isaac and Mary (Jones) Elleman ; they were born in South Carolina - his father in the year 1798, and his mother in the beginning of the nineteenth century ; they came to this township with their parents in 1805 or 1806 ; they were married about 1822, and were the parents of four children, two of whom are living, viz., Owen and Jordan ; the deceased are Dorcas and William W. ; Mrs. Elleman died on the place where Owen was born, in February, 1831, aged about 30 years. Mr. Elleman's second marriage was celebrated with Elizabeth Coppock, by whom he had six children, three of whom are living, viz., Benjamin, Isaac and Rachel C. ; Mr. Elleman departed this life at the age of 61 years. Owen was reared on the farm, his boyhood days being spent in a manner customary with all boys ; after attaining a proper age, he assisted in the labors on his father's estate till he was 22 years of age, at which time he began working at the carpenter's trade, which he followed for six years ; in the fall of 1850, he moved to Cass Co., Ind., where he lived two years and followed carpentering ; he then went to Grant Co., in the same State, and for three years worked in a carding-mill, but afterward worked at his trade for eight years ; in 1863, he returned to Laura, where he has since lived ; on his return, he established himself in the mercantile business, which he has largely followed since ; he was appointed under Lincoln's administration, afterward resigned, and was again appointed under Johnson's reign, but resigned, and was appointed the third time under Grant's administration ; he has filled the Justice's office three terms, and was elected for a fourth, but resigned ; he has also been Trustee, School Director and a member of the Board of Education ; thus we see Mr. Elleman's executive ability is fully recognized by his townsmen, and is fully demonstrated by his frequent re-elections. In September, 1845, he married Rachel McDonald, by whom he had seven children, three of whom are living - Mark, William J. and Joseph A. ; the deceased are Sarah, Jane, Minerva and Caroline. Mrs. Elleman is a daughter of Joseph and Temperance McDonald, who were among the early pioneers of Ohio ; both are now dead ; they were the parents of ten children, of whom only two are living - Rachel and Mahala ; the deceased are Elizabeth, William, Mary, Phoebe, Dennis, Sarah, Aaron and Enos ; Mr. McDonald's first marriage was with Sarah Mote, by whom he had three children, two living, viz., John and Charles ; Mark is deceased ; he died in the 65th year of his age ; his wife, Temperance, departed this life at the age of 60 years. Mr. and Mrs. Elleman are members of the denomination of Friends, and are every-day Christian people.

JACOB ETTER, farmer ; P. O. West Milton ; born in Bucks Co., Penn., in the year 1828 ; is a son of Jacob and Elizabeth Etter ; his father was also born in the same count}7 and State. There they were married and lived till their removal to Ohio ; his father died in Germantown, Ohio, in 1833 ; his mother was born in Schuylkill Co., Penn., and was thrice married - secondly, with Joseph Klein, and lastly, with David Landis. After his death, she resided with our subject till her decease in 1865. By her marriage with Mr. Etter, she had five children, three of whom are living, viz., Jacob, John and Levi ; George and Catherine (deceased). Mr. E. was reared on the farm, and after becoming old enough learned the carpenter's trade, which he followed for eleven years. In 1850, he came to Ohio, and settled in this county, following his trade exclusively five years. After which he bought 67£ acres of land, in August, 1854, which he began cultivating in connection with carpentering ; the latter he abandoned after three years, and has since given his whole attention to the farm, and now owns 75 acres of excellent land, which will be well improved. When his house was completed, Dec. 25, 1853, he was married to Hannah Gnodle, by whom he had seven children, 3ix of whom are living, viz., Mar}' E., Joseph, Lydia A. and Amanda A. (twins), Samuel and Sarah

C. ; John H. deceased, aged 1 year 11 months and 14 days. He has never been a political aspirant ; but has held the office of Supervisor and School Director. He and his wife are members of the German Baptist Church, with which they have belonged for a number of years. He is one of the Deacons, which distinction he has held three years. Mrs. E. died Jan. 8, 1873, aged 41 }^ears. His second marriage was celebrated in February, 1878, with Mary H. Harlacher ; she was born in Montgomery Co. in 1835, and is a representative of the same church, as is his son George, a promising young man.

LEVI FALKNOR, blacksmith ; P. 0. Laura ; born in Darke Co. in the year 1837 ; is a son of John and Elizabeth Falknor, who were born in this State, in which they made their home till their decease. His father was killed in a saw-mill in Phillipsburg in 1849 ; his mother died in the year 1876. They were parents of seven children, viz., Mary A., Harriet, John W., Albert, Margaret and Sarah J. Our subject was reared on the farm, and after his father's death remained with his widowed mother until he attained his majority. In 1857, he was married to Mary McCool, by whom he had four children, three of whom are living, viz., Semantha S., Erskine L. and Emily W. ; Viola, deceased. After his marriage he continued farming in Darke Co. for a }^ear, after which he came to this county and still worked on the farm, having, in the meantime, purchased a house and lot in Laura. In 1869, he abandoned the farm, moved to Laura and engaged in the smithing business, which he has since successfully followed. He owns 72 acres of fine land, 13 acres of which adjoins Laura, the balance near, on Ludlow's Creek. His long acquaintance with the people, combined with his skill as a workman, commands for Mr. F. a full share of patronage. He and his wife are members of the Christian Church, with which they have been connected for eighteen years, always taking a lively interest in the cause and development of the Christian religion. Mrs. F. is a daughter of Richard and Martha McCool ; her father is deceased, but her mother is living, and resides with Mr. Falknor ; both were born in Ohio, but their parents came from South Carolina ; they were parents of four children, of whom only the wife of our subject survives.

ANDREW N. FALKNOR, West Milton ; of the firm of Falknor & Hale, dealers in agricultural implements etc.,, etc.; was born in Montgomer}^ Co. Oct. 5, 1824. At 12 years of age, his father died, and Andrew remained at home assisting his mother upon the farm until he attained his majority, during this time obtaining a good common-school education. He then followed carpentering and farming some eight years in Montgomery Co., and in 1853, came to Miami Co.; in 1861, he located upon his present farm of 80 acres, two miles southwest from West Milton, where he now resides ; in the spring of 1880, he associated with T. J. Hale in the above business, dealing in all the improved farm machinery, agricultural implements, pumps, wagons, etc., etc. Upon the 9th of December, 1847, he was united in marriage to Catherine Niswonger, of Montgomery Co. Two children now living - Granville N. and Amanda.

HENRY FESS, farmer ; P. 0. West Milton ; born in Montgomer}' Co., Ohio, in the year 1837 ; is a son of George and Louisa B. Fess, who were bora in Germany ; emigrated to this country, and settled in Montgomer}^ Co., where his father died. His mother is living and resides near him. They were the parents of eight children, of whom only three are living, viz., Lavina, Catherine and our subject ; the deceased are Mary, Jacob, George, Frederick and John. Mrs. F. was again married, to John Root, by whom she has had one child, viz., Sarah. Our subject was raised on the farm, on which he labored until he was 21 years old, at which time he began life for himself, and engaged in farming. In 1858, he was married to Miss Mary J. Harshbarger, by whom he has had nine children, seven of whom are living, viz., George, Mary, Samuel E., John Jacob, Lloyd and Charles A. ; the deceased are Sarah and Floyd, the latter a twin brother of Lloyd. Mr. Fess owns 80 acres of land, on which he resides, all being in good condition, and fairly improved. He and his amiable wife are exemplary members of the Brethren in Christ Church, with which they have been connected eighteen years, and are con- sistent Christian people ; he is one of the Trustees of the church. Mrs. F.'s parents were born in Ohio, her father in Montgomery Co., in. 1815, her mother in this country in 1821. They are the parents of five children, four of whom are living, viz., Mary J., Samuel, Lloyd and George ; Anna, deceased. Mr. H. is a member of the German Baptist Church ; Mrs. H. belongs to the Brethren in Christ ; Mary and George, children of Mr. and Mrs. Fess, are members of the church to which their parents belong.

GEORGE FILBEY, retired, West Milton ; born in Berks Co., Penn., April 9, 1809 ; is a son of William and Elizabeth Filbey, who were natives of Pennsylvania. They removed to Wayne Co., Ohio, in 1855 or 1856, and lived there until their decease ; Mr. F. died April 19, 1858, he was born Aug. 18, 1781 ; his wife, Elizabeth Sellers, was born June 11, 1788 ; she departed this life Sept. 20, 1879, aged 93 years 3 months and 9 days ; the}' w'ere the parents of the following children, of whom six are known to be living, viz., John, Mary, George, Ellen, Robert and Catherine ; the deceased are Thomas, Michael, Oliver, [Elizabeth and William. G. F. was reared a mechanic and learned the sadler's trade in Strasburg, Penn., with his uncle, John Seller, with whom he worked five years as an apprentice, mastering his trade, and continued with him two years longer. On the 31st day of March, 1833, he married Miss Barbara, daughter of Philip Folckamer, who was a native of Pennsylvania ; after his marriage he opened a shop in Wrightsville, Penn., in which he labored for three years, then moved to Jefferson, Greene Co., Penn., where he started a shop, and for ten years, successfully prosecuted his business, after which he removed to Gabon, Ohio, where he labored on a farm for three years, then came to West Milton in 1849, and immediately engaged in his trade, which he has followed nearly all the time since. He owns 74 acres of as fine land as is to be found in Miami Co. On this he permanently located in 1870 ; since he has regularly resided on the farm, which is all in a high state of cultivation. His location is good, his house and barns are very commodious, and their construction and finish prove Mr. F. to be a man of good taste ; his grounds are large and well kept, which renders his home a very desirable one ; he is one of our self-made men, having begun life without capital. His first shop was started with $10, but by hard work and good management, in which he has been nobly assisted by his amiable wife, they have overcome the difficulties and obstacles met with in life's journey, and made a good home, the fruits of labor and frugality. Together they are enjoying their declining years, surrounded by all that conduces to render old age enjoyable ; to their union nine children have been given, of whom seven are living, viz., Oliver. Ellen Rebecca, George, Frank, Josiali and Margaret ; the deceased are Samuel and William. The latter was a member of Co. D, 94th 0. V. I. ; he died of smallpox, in Nashville, Tenn., May 14, 1863. They were raised in the Lutheran Church, and are consistent Christian people. Mrs. Filbey was born Dec. 9, 1808.

JOHN FOUTS, deceased ; born in this township July 22, 1814 ; was a son of Henry and Susanna Fouts, wrho were born in North Carolina, and emigrated to Ohio, settling in this township in 1803. Our subject was reared on his father's farm, on which he labored till his marriage with Rosanna Way mi re, which was celebrated April 7, 1836 ; to them nine children were born, seven of whom are living, viz., Henry W., Caroline, Davis, John, Lyman, Susanna and Allen C. ; the depeased are Daniel and Harrison. While living, Mr. F. made his home on the place on which his widow and children now reside ; this place was the home of his parents, and has been in the family name for three-quarters of a century. Mr. F. departed this life April 7, 1857, the twenty-first anniversary of his marriage; he was afflicted many years with dyspepsia, which became chronic and finally terminated in consumption, which carried him to an earl}' grave. Mrs. F. was born in 1821, and is a daughter of Daniel and Sophia Waymire, who were born in South Carolina, and removed to Montgomery Co., Ohio, about 1894 or 1805 ; here they made their home until their decease ; he died July 3, 1826, aged 49 years and 2 months ; she departed, this life July 19, 1859, aged 76 years 1 month and 4 days. They were the parents of thirteen children, nine of whom are living, viz., Davis, Daniel, John, Katie, Betsy.

Sallie, Henry, Rosanna and Isabelle ; the deceased are Polly, Rebecca, Frederick, and one dying in infancy. Daniel, son of our subject, enlisted in the beginning of the late war, in Co. E, 48th 0. Y. I. ; he passed through some of the hard-fought battles of the war, and, from disease produced through exposure in army life, died in the hospital at Memphis, Tenn., March 2, 1863 ; was born Feb. 26, 1843. Davis was a member of the 8th 0. Y. C., and served eighteen months ; Henry was a member of the 147th 100-day men ; Allen is one of the leading educators in the county, having taught six terms in this township ; he received the rudiments of his education in the home school ; in 1873, he entered the normal school at Lebanon, Ohio, for one term, then taught two terms, after which he entered the Hillsdale College, in Michigan, where he closely applied himself to study for a year and a half ; his eyesight began to weaken, and he was obliged to yield the struggle for knowledge to save the light of day. Henry Fouts was married to Susanna Mast, b}^ whom he had six children, viz., Mary, Barbara, Matilda, Rebecca, Betsy and John.

AARON FOUTS, farmer ; P. 0. West Milton ; born in this township Feb. 9, 1830 ; is a son of Hemy and Elizabeth (Yount) Fouts ; his father was born in Randolph Co., N. C., in the year 1796 ; his mother was born in this township Feb. 18, 1808 ; Mr. Henry Fouts, with his parents, Michael and Elizabeth Fouts, removed to Montgomery Co., Ohio, in the fall of 1803 ; they were the parents of twelve children, who grew to manhood and womanhood, and the first death occurred at the age of 49 years ; as husband and wife, hand in hand they walked down the pathway of life three score and two years, sharing each other's burdens and partaking alike of each other's joys and sorrows ; the dial of life had marked fourscore and eight years in his existence before the summons came ; his noble wife had borne the fatigues of the day fourscore years and one, amid the countless hardships which are to be encountered by those who make the first settlement in a new country, before her mission was completed ; these two old settlers passed quietly away after a long and eventful life. The father and mother of our subject were married in 1824, and the following year came to this county, in which they made their home till their decease ; his father died in August, 1854, aged 58 years ; his mother departed this life in June, 1875, aged 67 years ; they were parents of four children, two of whom are living, viz., Susan and Aaron ; the deceased are John, aged 11 years, and Amilla Furnas, nee Fouts, aged 27 years. Aaron was reared on the farm on which he now lives ; in 1853, he married Rachel Martindale ; to their union nine children have been born, six of whom are living, viz., Henry, William, Ella, Lizzie, Elam and Robert ; the deceased are Emma, John and Oscar. After his marriage, he located on the old home farm, which had been the home of his parents, and on which he still resides and has grown wealthy, owning in the aggregate 750 acres of land, well situated and most beautiful!}^ improved, thus making a most desirable home, embracing every comfort and luxury ; his broad acres make him the largest landholder in the township. Mrs. Fouts is a daughter of John and Amy Martindale, who were early settlers in Montgomery Co., both deceased ; the}*" were parents of twelve children, ten of whom are living, viz., Elizabeth, Robert, Mary, Samuel, Rachel, John, Steward, Martin, Rebecca and Martha. Mrs. Fouts is a member of theChristian Church of more than twenty-five years' standing ; Mr. Fouts' parents were members of the same church.

JOHN B. FOUTS, Postmaster and dealer in notions, West Milton ; born near West Milton in the year 1848 ; is a son of John Fouts, who also was born in this county ; his father is deceased, but his mother resides near here, on the old homestead, which was pre-empted by the family many years ago. Our subject was reared on the farm, on which he assisted his father in agricultural pursuits till his 17th year, when he enlisted in Co. D, 5th O. V. I., Feb. 14, 1864 ; he was immediately transferred to the front, where he took an active part in the closing scenes of the war ; he was in the engagement at Kenesaw Mountain, and received a severe wound under the left shoulder, the ball penetrating the lung, in which it is now imbedded, giving Mr. F. much trouble ; after being wounded, he lay in the hospital for thirteen months, after which he was mustered out of the service, in September, 1865.

He returned to his home, and has since followed various pursuits in West Milton ; he received his commission, making him Postmaster of this office, Feb. 16, 1880. He has been twice married ; first, with Miss Mattie Jenkins, Feb. 16, 1870, by whom he had one child, who is deceased ; Mrs. F. departed this life March 19,

JOHN P. FOX, deceased ; born in Indiana, near Indianapolis, Dec. 18, 1822 ; was a son of Elijah and Susanna Fox, both deceased. Our subject was reared on his father's farm, where he labored till his marriage with Sarah A. Waymire, which occurred April 23, 1842, in Montgomery Co., in which Mrs. F. was born ; they resided in the above county about thirty years. Mr. F. departed this life March 6, 1873. They had nine children, seven of whom are living - William W., Eliza J., Daniel W., John H., Albert B., Theodore E. and Lucinda A.; Alvin E. and an infant are deceased. Mr. F. owned 120 acres of land, of which his widow now owns 80 acres, all in a good state of cultivation and well improved ; on her land is situated one of the best gravel pits to be found on the Stillwater ; she is a daughter of Solomon and Marian Waymire ; her father was born in North Carolina, her mother in Tennessee ; they immigrated to and settled in Montgomery Co. in a very earl}' day, doing much to improve the county ; both are deceased ; he was born Feb. 23, 1791, her mother Sept. 3, 1 800 ; died aged about 50 years. They were the parents of four children, three of whom are living - Daniel, Isabelle and Sarah A., Wesley deceased ; by Mr. W.'s first marriage he had four children, one of whom is living, viz., Nancy ; the deceased are Polly, Henry and Biddy. Mr. F. was a member of the Christian Church, with which he has been connected for a number of years ; his wife is a member of the same church, an exemplary Christian woman ; three of her children, Lucinda, Warren and 'Jane, are members of the same church ; Daniel and William were soldiers in the late war ; the latter wTas taken prisoner, and suffered all the cruelties of the infamous Libby Prison ; her son William has five children - Charley E., Fordie E., Mary E., Sarah E. and Emma E. ; Jane, the wife of Amos Daniel, has four children - Benson, Mary, Noah and Emily ; Daniel has two children - Anna and Sarah ; Lucinda (Mrs. Kessler) has three children - Lucy M., Estelle and* Albert. John was recently married to Mary Greene.

TANZY B. FURNAS, farmer; P. O. West Milton; born in Butler Township, Montgomery Cow, Oct. 11, 1853 ; is a son of Robert and Beulah Furnas. His father was born in the above township ; his mother in this county, and departed this life when Tanzy wras but 8 months old ; his father is living, and resides in Montgomery Co. His second marriage was celebrated with Ann Bowman, by whom he had three children, two living, viz., Bose B. and Mary A.; Dorsey, deceased. Tanzy was reared on the farm, and attended the district school, after which he attended the high school, in Troy, for one term, then entered Holbrook's Normal School, at Lebanon, in which he took a full commercial course, fitting himself to successfully cope with business transactions. In September, 1874, he was married to Elizabeth Rutledge, by whom he has one child, viz., Harvey C. Mrs. Furnas is a daughter of the well-known William Rutledge, of West Milton. In

1875, he was interested in, and operated his father-in-law's woolen-mill ; in 1876, he engaged in the manufacture of tobacco in the same place, and after one year's experience, disposed of the business and came to the place on which he now resides. He owns 157 acres of land, which is all in a fair state of cultivation and well improved. He and his wife are members of the West Milton Christian Church, with which they have been connected a number of years.

AARON FURNAS, farmer and stock-raiser ; P. O. Fidelity ; born in Butler Township, Montgomery Co., Ohio, Oct. 17, 1826 ; is a son of John and Sallie (Ivens) Furnas. His father was born in South Carolina in April, 1796, and is a son of Joseph and Sarah Furnas ; Joseph was born in Charlestown, S. C., Feb. 20, 1763; Joseph's father, John Furnas, was born at Standingstone, Cumberland, England, March 5, 1736. He was married to Mary Wilkenson, in Wigton Meetinghouse, England, March 24, 1762 ; she was born at Wigton Sept, 19, 1742. They emigrated to America, and settled in South Carolina, in which State the}T died, at Bush Itiver ; he, Aug. 5, 1777 ; she, Oct. 6, 1782. They were parents of seven children, viz., Joseph, Bebecca, John, Thomas, Esther, Bobert and William. Joseph and Sarah Furnas were parents of eight children, three of whom are living, viz., Benjamin, Henry and Sallie ; the two former reside in Iowa, the latter in Warren Co.; Joseph F. died about 1812, his wife, Sarah, about 1830 or 1831. John, father of our subject, emigrated to Ohio with his parents about 1805 ; they located in Warren Co. for one year, then came to Newton Township, in this county, in which John, the father of our subject, was reared. Dec. 3, 1818, he was married to Sallie Evens ; she was a daughter of Joseph and Esther (Buffington) Ivens. Joseph was born Aug. 20, 1749, died Aug. 31, 1828. Esther, his wife, was born Feb. 1, 1756, died May 30, 1830. They were married Nov. 17, 1773, and were parents of twelve children, viz., Samuel, Hannah, Isaac, Moses, Margaret, Adam, John, Bobert, Phoebe, Mar}r, Aaron and Sallie. John and Sallie Furnas, parents of our subject, had eleven children born to them,, eight of whom are living, viz., Esther, now Mrs. William Jay ; Sarah, now Mrs. John Johnston ; Jane, now Mrs. George Miller ; Aaron, Bobert, Samuel, Thomas W. and Davis. Our subject's first marriage was with Bebecca C. Bowman Feb. 15, 1851 ; to them three children were born - all deceased, viz., Martha E., born Aug. 22, 1854, died Oct. 6, 1860 ; Omar C., born March 23, 1862 ; died Aug. 19, 1864 ; Dorsey E., born July 24, 1859 ; died Oct. 1, 1860. Mrs. S. departed this life Sept. 7, 1870, aged 38 years 5 months 18 days. His second marriage was celebrated Oct. 22, 1872, with Lucy J. Mote ; she is a daughter of Zeno and Deborah Mote, old residents of this township. Mr. Furnas had the advantage of the common schools, in which he received the rudiments of an education ; afterward took a course of study in the select school at Frederickstown, and at the academy in Dayton ; he taught one term, but, his health failing, was obliged to seek the out-door employment of the farm, on which he has since been engaged ; he owns 140 acres of land on the home farm, also 90 acres in Montgomery Co. and a tract of 76 on the west side of Stillwater, making in the aggregate 310 acres of choice farming land. He is a member of the Christian Church, having been a member since 1851, and is a Deacon in the church ; he is very liberal in his views, having donated nearly a fourth of the amount required to erect the fine brick church in Frederickstown. Mrs. Furnas was born in this township March 17, 1835, and is a member of the denomination of Friends. Mrs. Furnas, great uncle, Thomas Wilkenson, represented this county in the Legislature, and was also State Senator. Samuel, brother to Aaron Furnas, has represented Montgomery Co. Bobert Furnas, grandson of John Wilkenson, is an ex-Governor of Nebraska. John Furnas, father of our subject, was deprived of a father's counsel at the age of 16, and, being the eldest, was obliged to take charge of the family. He represented Montgomery Co. in the Legislature in 1836, 1850 and 1851 .

SMITH GBEGG, farmer and minister ; P. O. vV est Milton born in Montgomery Co., Ohio, Dec. 20, 1820 ; is a son of Smith and Sarah Gregg, who were born in Pennsylvania, and removed to Greene Co., Ohio, in 1800 ; in 1812, they moved to Montgomery Co., in which they lived till their death ; his father died at the age of 85, his mother at upward of 40 years of age ; they had eleven children, four of whom are living - William, David, Andrew and Smith ; the deceased - James, Martha, Margaret, John, Elizabeth, Sarah and Julia ; Mr. Gregg was raised v on the farm, and partially learned the smithing trade, then took up shoemaking, which he followed until he was 25 years old, when he resumed farming. In 1840, he was married to Bachel Hutchins, who bore him eight children, of whom only one, Wilbur, survives ; the deceased are Elwood, Eliza, Martha, Mary A., Willis, Birdie and an infant ; Mrs. Gregg died in 1862, aged 37 years. Mr. Gregg's second marriage was with Margaret Hollingsworth, nee Stanley, in 1863, by whom he had two children, Charley and Mattie ; Mrs. Gregg died April 2, 1879, aged 44 years ; his third and last marriage was celebrated with Mary Miles, nee Furnas, April 8, 1880. In 1850, he was recorded as minister of the Friends' Church, and is the oldest recorded minister in the West Branch Quarterly Meeting ; he owns 43 acres of fine land, well improved ; Mary Furnas Gregg, his wife, was born in Newton Township, and is a daughter of Joseph and Patience Furnas ; her father was born in North Carolina, her mother in Warren Co., Ohio ; he died at the age of 68, she in the 67th }7ear of her age ; they were parents of seven children, three living - Mary, Rachel and Sarah ; the deceased - Jason, Charles, Edith and Louisa ; Sarah is a very noted traveler, having visited Europe and Asia, and when last heard from was in the Sandwich Islands ; she is much of a scientist, and in medicinal research has developed much, which she imparts by instructive lectures ; she is certainly a remarkable woman, and one of Miami's illustrious daughters ; she was born in 1834, and was never married. Mrs. Gregg's marriage with Moses Miles was blessed with one child, Jos. F. ; he died in 1874, aged 57 years ; she has a birth- right in the Friends' Church, and is a zealous Christian woman.

ISAAC HALE, dealer in lumber and proprietor of saw-mill, West Milton ; was born in Maryland in 1832 ; his parents, Tilty and Mary Hale, were born in the same State - his father in 1806, his mother in the year 1808 ;.in 1833, they came to Miami Co., in which they have since lived : to them six children have been born, three of whom are living - Thomas J., Sarah A. and our subject ; Mr. H. was raised on the farm, laboring for his father till his 21st year, when he began life for himself, and for eighteen years succeeding his majority followed the fortunes of the farm ; in 1871, he came to West Milton and engaged in his present business ; he has one of the best-arranged mills in the county, of large cutting capacit}7, giving employment to eight regular hands ; he has been twice married - first to Sarah, a daughter of Israel Kessler, in 1859 ; to their union four children were born - Cassius C., Emma A., Harvey H. and John H. ; Mrs. H. died in 1868 ; she was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and died as she had lived, relying on the promises of her Redeemer. His second marriage was celebrated with Mary Ann Everett, in 1873, by whom he has had two children, Allie A. and R037 E. ; Mr. H. is a member of the Presbyterian Church of twenty years' standing, while his estimable wife for ten years has been an exemplary member of the Christian Church.

FREDERICK H1SSONG, farmer ; P. 0. Potsdam ; born in Bavaria, Germany, in the year 1832 ; is a son of Frederick and Elizabeth Hissong, w7ho were natives of the same place. In 1854, the}7 emigrated to America, landing in New York, their voyage occupying forty days. They came directly to Ohio and settled in Montgomery Co., in which they resided. His father departed this life in 1877, aged 77 years ; his mother is living, and resides in Darke Co. They were the parents of eight children, seven living, viz., Catherine, Mary, Frederick, Jacob, George, Lavina and Caroline ; Lewis, deceased. Our subject was reared on the farm, in his native country. In 1 864, he was married to Harriet Christian, by woom he had eight children, seven living, viz., Samuel, Harvey, John, Charley, Lewis, Mary E. and Eary ; George, deceased. He owns 80 acres of land, which is in a good state of cultivation and well improved. He and his wife are members of the German Baptist Church, with which they have been connected eleven years, and are consistent Christian people. Mrs. Hissong was born in 1841, and is a daughter of Philip Christian.

JOHN C. HENDERSON, farmer, and proprietor of a saw-mill ; P. 0. Potsdam ; born in Brown Co., Ohio, J11I37 22, 1837 ; is a son of Jonathan and Nanc}7 (Carroll) Henderson. His father was born in Pennsylvania, his mother in Adams Co., this State, in which they were married. They had nine children, six of whom are living, viz., Andrew, Joseph, William, Michael. John C. and Elizabeth. His father departed this life in 1865, aged 72 years. His mother is living at the age of 77 years. Mr. Henderson was brought up on the farm in Brown Co., where his boyhood da}rs were spent, having the advantage of such schools as the country in his day afforded ; he remained with his parents until he attained his 24th year, at which time he connected with the army, serving in the capacity of Wagonmaster for twenty-three months, when he was obliged to abandon his work on account of failing health. In 1864, he was married to Elizabeth Markly, by whom he has

Lad five children, three of whom are living, viz., Callie, Emma and Johnny, and two dying in infancy. Mrs. Henderson is a daughter of Adam Bobbs, and sister to Dr. Bobbs, whose sketch appears in this work. Mrs. Henderson had been previously married to Joseph Markly, and to them three children were born, two of whom are living, viz., Victoria, and Joseph, William, deceased. Mr. Henderson, after his marriage, removed to Hamilton Co., in which he resided one year, then went to Darke Co., where he lived five years, and operated a saw-mill in connection with farming, and while there, served as Trustee two years. In 1877, he located in this township, on fifty-seven acres of land, which is all in a good state of cultivation, and has excellent buildings erected thereon, all neat and tast}T. He owns a steam saw-mill near his home place, also another in Twin Township, Darke Co., to both of which he gives his own supervision, manufacturing such lumber as the public needs, and in a workmanlike manner. He has also held the office of Trustee in this township for two years. He, and his estimable wife, are members of the United Brethren Church, and are every-day, energetic Christian people, taking much interest in promoting the Christian standard. His daughter, Miss Callie, is also a member of the same church.

JOHN P. HEBSHEY, farmer ; P. 0. Center, Montgomery Co., Ohio ; bom in Lancaster Co., Penn., in the year 1823 ; is a son of Isaac and Anna Hershey, who were born in the same place - he in the year 1801, she in 1804 ; they were reared in the above county, in which they were married ; his mother died in 1849,, aged 45, his father in the year 1856, aged 55 years ; they were the parents of eleven children, all living, viz., Fanny, John P., Andrew, Ephraim, Christian, George, Beuben, Eliza, Anna, Sarah and Naomi. Our subject was reared on the farm in Penns}dvania, on which he labored for his father till he was 21 years of age ; then began life for himself. In November, 1846, he was married to Elizabeth Kolp, by whom he has had nine children, eight of whom are living, viz., Mary E., Melinda, Emma, Ella, Charlotte, Sarah, Susan and Frances ; Abraham deceased, aged 2 years and 10 months. In 1849, he came to Ohio and settled on the place on which he now resides ; he owns 160 acres of land, all in a high state of cultivation and well improved ; he is another of our self-made men, having begun life with only a small capital ; he only had the advantage of a common-school education, but he is a great reader, and well posted on the current events of the day ; he has never been, a political aspirant, yet he has held some of the offices of the township ; he and his wife are members of the Christian Church ; she is a daughter of David and Fanny Kolp ; Mr. Kolp was born in Pennsylvania in 1780, and died in 1844 ; Mrs. K. was born in the same place in 1792, and is still living ; they are the parents of the following children, all living, viz., Elizabeth, Samuel, Catherine, Levi, Susan, Sarah, Abraham, Matilda, Martha and Lotta. Mrs. Kolp is a daughter of Christian and Mary (Buckholder) Lieb ; they were born in Pennsylvania, in which they died at the age of 75 years ; they were the parents of six children, viz., Fanny, Mary, Betsy, Kate, Nancy and Christian.

W. J. HOOVEB, farmer ; P. O. West Milton ; is a descendant of one of the first and prominent settlers in this locality ; he was born near where he now lives in 1835, and is a son of Noah and Michal Hoover; they were born in North Carolina, and removed with their parents to Ohio in the spring of 1801. Noah wasmarried to Michal Yount, by whom he had eight children, four are living, viz., Enos, Fred, Deborah and our subject ; the deceased are Absalom, May, Celia and Mahala ; his father made his home here through all his life, and died Aug. 8, 1866, aged 71 years 1 month and 15 days ; his mother died .June 15, 1863, aged 68 years 4 months and 7 days. Our subject was reared on the farm, on which he labored till he attained his majority, at which time he began life for himself ; he obtained his education in the district school, fitting himself to well perform the business duties of life. In 1860, he was married to Caroline Fouts, by whom he has had three children, viz., Ada, Ellis and Bertha ; she is a daughter of John Fouts ; he owns 119 acres of land, which is all in a good state of cultivation and well improved ; in the fall of 1878, he erected a splendid new mill, which, for man- ner of construction and working facilities, is without a rival on the Stillwater ; it is furnished with the best and latest improved machinery ; the working capacity of the mill is good - a never-failing power, derived from nine springs, the water from which is concentrated and brought to bear on a twenty-six-feet overshot wheel, which gives motion to three sets of buhrs, besides a pony bar, which is used for grinding middlings ; their work is all done on scientific principles, the grinding and bolting being done repeatedly, producing a fine and excellent quality of flour ; the mill is in charge of A. W. Weimer, who is a gentleman well educated in his business, thoroughly understanding every department of the delicate work, knowing how to make a double-extra brand of flour and give satisfaction to their many customers ; their popular mill, in connection with their superior knowledge of the business, commands for them a full share of patronage from an appreciative public, their products being always in demand ; we will venture to assert that this is the best mill between Covington and Dayton, and. as such enterprises are worthy of more than a passing notice, we heartily commend the above gentlemen to the public.

F. M. HORINE, shoemaker, West Milton ; born in Delaware Co., Ind., in 1842 ; is a son of Jefferson and Mary Horine, who were natives of Kentucky, and moved to Indiana when it was a howling wilderness. They remained some years in this county and then went to Howard Co., where they remained till they removed to Grant Co., and soon after returned to Howard, where they lived till their decease. His father was a physician, and practiced medicine in these counties for more than fort}' years ; he died at the age of 69 years, his wdfe at the age of 71 years ; they were the parents of thirteen children, all living, viz., James JL, John A., Ellen B., George M., Harrison D., Thomas J., Samuel M., Nancy A., Nelson B., Francis M., Elizabeth, Cornelius S. and Wright S. Our subject was reared on the farm, and at the age of 19, enlisted in Co. F, 34th Ind. V. I. in 1861. They remained in Camp Jeffersonville for five months, then were changed to several points in Kentucky, and were finally ordered to re-enforce the army in the vicinity of Ft. Donelson. After being on board a vessel for some time, the order was countermanded, and they were sent to Missouri. They were engaged in some fourteen of the hardfought battles for the Union, of which we mention those that are recorded on the flag of the regiment : Riddle's Point (in Missouri), Grand Gulf (in Louisiana), Ft. Gibson, Champion Hill, Bolton Station, Black River Ridge, the full siege of Vicksburg, after which they were sent to Mississippi, and were in the last fight at Jackson, then were sent back to Vicksburg, and from there were sent to New Orleans, where they remained some time. They went to Brazier's Point, and soon after had a brush with the rebels at Opelousas, La., drove them out of town and captured their breakfast. From here they were sent to New Iberia, where the regiment veteraned, and soon after was sent home on thirty days' furlough ; afterward reported at New Orleans, and was sent across the gulf to Briar's Island, where they wintered in 1865 ; thence to Brownsville, Texas, where they remained tillFebruary, 1866, when they were mustered out. He returned to Indianapolis, Ind., and received his discharge Feb. 22, 1866. He labored on the farm for a year or so, and in that time made a trip to Wisconsin ; on his return, in the fall of 1867, he began his trade in West Liberty, Ind., where he remained for awhile, and on account of failing health took a trip to Kansas, returning the same year and resumed his trade. He came to Ohio in the fall ofl870, and was married to Rachel McDonald Jan. 8, 1871.

ENOCH HOFFMAN, deceased. The subject of this memoir was born in Perry Co., Penn., Sept. 9, 1809, and was a son of Philip and Anna M. Hoffman, natives of the above State, where Philip died, after which his wife came to Ohio, where her remaining days were passed. They were parents of ten children, four living. Our subject was reared on the farm, and, when old enough, served an apprenticeship in tanning, which business he followed for forty-three years, and to within a few years of his death, which occurred Aug. 23, 1873. Feb. 21, 1833, he was married to Catherine Gilbert, by whom he had five children, three living - Salome, Minerva and Sarah C.; the deceased, Jacob G. and Mary E. They removed

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHESto Ohio in 1837, and to West Milton in 1839, which has since been their home. Mr. Hoffman has been connected with the Methodist Episcopal Church for forty -. seven years ; he was a leading member and a consistent Christian gentleman. Mrs. Hoffman is a daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Gilbert, who were born in Pennsylvania, in which they lived and died, he at the age of 82, she when in the 41st year o.fher age. They were the parents of six children, four living. Mrs. Hoffman has been an active worker in the Methodist Episcopal Church fcr many years, and sustains a Christian character above reproach ; she was born Aug. 30, 1812.

THOMAS JAY, farmer and minister, West Milton; born in Monroe Township, this county, on the 22d day of the 11th month, 1813; is a son of Walter I). and Mary (Macey) Jay. His father was born in South Carolina, 15th of 7th month, 1786 ; and his grandfather, John Jay, was probably born in the same State, in the year 1752, he died the 23d of 4th month, 1829. Walter D. Jay was married to Mary Macey, in Ohio, in 1809 or 1810. Grandfather John Jay first settled in Warren Co., in which lie lived for a short time, then came to Miami Co. and settled in what is now Monroe Township, in 1804. Walter D., after his marriage, settled on 100 acres of land, which they improved, cleared up and made their home for fourteen or fifteen years, after which they moved to an adjoining farm on the west, where they resided till 1866 or 1867, then removed to the residence of their son-inlaw, Samuel Jones, with whom they resided till their decease. Walter Jay was quite an extensive farmer, and was among the larger landholders of the township. Thomas remained with his father on the farm until he was 25 years of age. On the 22d of 4th month, 1840, he was married to Sarah Yount, a daughter of IIennT and Elizabeth Yount ; they were from North Carolina, and were among the early pioneers of Montgomery Co.; they were the parents of seven children, six of whom are living, viz., John, Rebecca, Davis, Enos, Andrew and Sarah ; Jesse, deceased. Mr. B. was born the 4th of 9th month, 1793 ; his wife, Elizabeth Hoover, was born on the same day, the same month, and in the same year ; he died in 1863, his wife in 1871. Before his marriage, Thomas was engaged in milling, which he followed till 1849, the time of coming on the place where he now resides ; 111 acres was the size of the farm at the time, but he has added by purchase till he now owns 140 acres of fine land, which is all in a state of good cultivation. He and his wife were reared in the Friends' Church, and he has labored in the ministry for twentyfour years. She was born in Montgomery Co., Ohio, the 15th of 4th month, 1819. In an early day, Walter D. forbade the use of intoxicants on his premises ; his logrollings and house-raisings were ever after accomplished without its use. Of six sons none ever used liquors, tobacco or indulged in profane language.

DANIEL JENKS, farmer ; P. O. Laura ; was born in Rhode Island March 24, 1820; he is a son of George and Alpha Jenks, who were born in the same State, where they wrere also married ; in 1831, the}r came to Ohio and settled in this township ; Mr. J., Sr., returned to his native State, in which he died at an advanced age; his mother departed her life in this township when upward of 70 years of age ; they were the parents of four children, two of whom are living - Reuben and our subject ; the deceased are Wilson and Labin. Daniel was reared on the farm, and, although he was only 11 years of age at the time his father came to Ohio, he had plenty to do in assisting his father to clear the farm ; at the age of 17, he began life for himself ; he followed boating on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers for several seasons, his route being between Cincinnati and New Orleans ; after he abandoned the river he returned to the farm, on which he remained till 1850, when he made a trip to California, via the Isthmus ; in 1852, he returned and again engaged on the farm, where he has been occupied since ; he owns 164 acres of land, which is situated in the extreme northwest of the township ; his land is all in a good state of cultivation, his buildings being second to none. In 1852, he was married to Louisa Cavender, by whom he has had eight children, five of whom are living - Emily, Ellen, Sumner, Labin and J ulia ; the deceased are Orville, Clara and one in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. Jenks are members of the Christian Church, which the}T have been connected with for five years. His brother, Wilson, was a

DAVID JONES, farmer and miscellaneous laborer ; P. 0. West Milton. The task of writing an autobiography is one from which I almost shrink, thinking that it would not much interest the general reader, and that, being different from a diary or journal, it seems to savor of egotism. I was satisfied with the authorship of m3" township's histor3r ; but the kindness and courteous request of the authors of our county history induces me to write a brief biography of myself. I know, however, that it will be materially different from that of an}7 other, because I know of none other who has so closely combined physical and scholastic labor as I have done.

1 was born on the 4th day of October, 1815. An unbroken wilderness, tenanted by its wild inhabitants, such as deer, wolves, wild turkeys, etc., then, and for many years after, remained in the west, enabling me to contrast the wild domains of nature with the beautiful scenes of civilized life. I was the only son, the fifth and last child of my mother, whose life was taken by a stroke of lightning before I was

2 years old. I have no recollection of her, and have often thought I would walk to the seaside most willingly, if, by so $oing, I could have her image painted upon the tablet of my memory. A step-mother succeeded her, whose memory I honor ; but no one can occupy, in the heart, the place of mother. As soon as old enough, I was sent to subscription schools, at West Branch, where I learned to read at an early age. I possessed an almost insatiable thirst for knowledge, and read and studied every useful book I could get. I read " Bobinson Crusoe " and the " Pilgrim's Progress " when 8 or 9 years old, and was much delighted with them. Being the oldest son and possessed of excellent health, with much physical vigor. I was able to bear the mantle of hard labor that descended upon my shoulders in my 10th year. My father's constitution being nearly wrecked by incessant and excessive labor, I took the plow from his hands, and allowed him to follow his trade of chair-making with more regularity. Having access to an excellent library, I read the works of great authors, such as Homer, Virgil, Milton, Pope, Thomson, Young, Cowper and other poets. I also read the works of that intellectual giant, Dr. Johnson, with great interest ; Goldsmith's " History of the Earth and Animated Nature " delighted me. The " Spectator " I considered of great value, particularly Addison's writings. These books, with many others not named, I had read in part, and with thoroughness, before reaching 15 years of age. From my 10th year to the close of my minority, I used the ax and maul, or beetle, in clearing, and the plow in cultivating the soil. My mornings, noons, nights and Sundays I mainly devoted to mental improvement. Even when following the plow I would hold converse with eminent men (long since'dead), through the medium of their writings. I found delight in felling gigantic trees and all athletic feats, knowing how much they developed physical manhood. Excellent health, at my present period of life, is the fruit of my activity, regularity and temperance during the last half-century. As remarked, I continued and still combine literature with labor, and find as much enjoyment from newly acquired knowledge as I did in my earlier life. After reaching my majority, I engaged a portion of my time in the teaching of common schools. Being desirous to travel, I have taken several trips to the South and East, exploring Mammoth Cave and ascending Table Bock, on Table Mountain. My limits forbid a description of either of those great wonders of nature. I have seen Niagara, and heard its terrific thunders. During the political campaign of 1840, I was engaged in teaching at the mission school in Kansas Territory, the children of the Indians, who, ten years before, had lived in the northern part of Miami Co. I11 the year of 1843, I was married to Eunice, the daughter of Davis W. Thayer, a citizen of this township. Of eleven children, eight are yet living, viz., five sons and three daughters. Having brought them up to habits of industry, economy and temperance, I indulge the pleasing hope of seeing them all filling their places as worthy members of society. Possessing a birthright of membership in the Society of Friends, I yet recognize good Christians among all the denominations around me. I consider sacred literature the highest of human studies, and to understand the teachings of the Bible in its fullness, the highest of human attainments. In like manner thought the great Isaac Newton. In conclusion, during the last sixty years, I have seen the greater part of this county rescued from the wilderness, and covered with fertile fields, with handsome abodes, schoolhouses, churches, and a teeming population. I have seen our country's population increase from eight to nearly fifty millions of people, occupying the highest position among nations. In view of the grand discoveries in art and science, one may well inquire what will, or what will not, be discovered next.

ALLEN KELLY, farmer ; P. 0. West Milton ; born in 1821, in this township ; is a son of Samuel and Mahala Kelly ; his father was born in South Mendon, Mass., about 1796 ; his mother was born on the Ohio River in 1802, and was a daughter of Frederick Yount. Our subject's grandfather, Kelly, was also a native of Massachusetts, in which he lived and died ; his father, when a young man, came to Ohio, and located in Milton, near which he built a factory, being a machinist by trade ; he also built the old brick factory in Milton, which stands near the river, and is the one that William Rutledge occupies as a woolen-mill ; they were the first mills built in Milton, but he had operated one which had been previously built, near where Elam Yount now lives. This was the first cotton-mill erected in this section of the State, and for thirty years proved a source of profit. The woolen-mill was operated by Allen and John (his sons), who constructed the machinery by which wool, in its natural state, was converted into cloth, yarn, etc. His father occupied much of his time in building mills, erecting one north of Milton, now owned and operated by Harv} Coppock ; he also built a mill in Greenville about 1860 ; he removed to Logan Co., Iowa, and at Iowa Falls built a woolen-mill, which he operated in partnership with his sons, Enos and Leonidas ; Mr. Kelly departed this life in 1870, aged 74 years ; his wife died in 1858, aged about 56 years ; they were the parents of seven children, of whom four are living, viz., Allen, John, Leonidas, and Mrs. Mary Edwards, widow of Prof. W. N. Edwards, late Principal of the Troy High Schools ; she is teaching the natives in Southern Africa. The deceased are Daniel, Seth and Enos. Our subject's early boyhood days were spent in various ways, having worked in factory, saw-mill and machine-shop until 1852, at which time he purchased 100 acres of land, and soon after disposed of it and purchased 70 acres adjoining, on which he resides. In 1846, he was married to Jane Rutledge, by whom he has had ten children, six of whom are living, viz., Walter, Samuel, John, Mary, Asa and Jennie ; the deceased are William, Omar J., Anna and one in infancy. He and his estimable wife are members of the Christian Church of West Milton, with which they have been connected since 1859 ; they take a deep interest, and are zealous, untiring workers in the cause. Mrs. K.'s parents, Richard and Jane Rutledge, were born in England, and emigrated to this country in 1828, and settled in this county in 1836, in which they lived till their decease ; they were the parents of eight children, of whom only two are left, viz., William and Jane ; the deceased are Mary, Anna, Joseph, Richard, John H. and Mary.

KELLOGG & JONES, law firm, West Milton. Edward Payson Kellogg, the senior member, was born Nov. 3, 1830, in Jamaica, Windham Co., Yt. ; came to Ohio Dec. 6, 1852, and entered upon the profession of civil engineering, for which he was educated ; he commenced, in December, 1859, the practice of law in West Milton, where he has followed his profession ever since. He married Anna Maria Nishwitz Oct. 25, 1854, the daughter of George Nishwitz, then a merchant of West Milton ; their children wrere Frederick Albertus, born Nov. 12, 1855, died April 1, 1859 ; Mary Emma, March 30, 1858 ; Frances Henrietta, May 20, 1860; Clara E., ' Nov. 6, 1862 ; George Nishwitz, Dec. 21, 1864 ; Charles White, Sept. 23, 1867 ; Willis Arthur, Nov. 3, 1869, and Newton Esta, July 6, 1877. Samuel C. Jones, the junior member of the firm of Kellogg & Jones, was born Jan. 21, 1855, in Union Township, Miami Co., Ohio ; his father was a farmer and reared a large family of boys, training them to habits of industry on the farm, but giving to each a liberal education ; among them are one physician, one lawyer and two preachers. Samuel married the eldest daughter of his law partner, and has one child, a boy - Victor W., born Aug. 7, 1879. He was admitted to the bar April '7, 1879.

EUNICE KENDALL ; P. O. West Milton ; she was born in this township in December, 1808, and is a daughter of Joseph and Rachel Mendenhall, who were born in Newberry District, S. C., and removed to this county in a very earl}' day, their trip being made with team and wagon ; they settled on land in this township, on which they lived till Mr. M.'s decease, which occurred in 1850 in the 78th year of his age ; after his death, his wife resided with her daughter, Mrs. Henry Compton, with whom she lived until her death, which occurred several years after her husband's, at an advanced age ; they were parents of nine children, of whom only three are left, viz., Rachel, now Mrs. H. Compton ; Anna ,now Mrs. Macey, and our subject ; the deceased are Thaddeus, Joseph, Mary, Tamar, Lydia and Ruth. Eunice was united in the holy bonds of matrimony with John Kendall, who was a native of Ohio ; after their marriage, they settled on 80 acres in Sec. 25, on which they lived for about fourteen years ; at that time their land was all in the woods, which they cleared in part and improved, then sold out and purchased 80 acres where she now resides ; Mr. K. departed this life aged about 60 years ; they were the parents of eleven children, of whom eight are living, viz., Mary A., now Mrs. R. Pearson James ; Thompson ; Martha, now Mrs. F. Harshbarger ; Isaac, Albert, Cyrus and Warren ; the deceased are Joseph, John T., and Emanual who was killed in a machine shop in Dayton, by the explosion of a boiler ; he left a wife and two children to mourn his untimely death ; Mrs. K. owns 80 acres of land, which is well improved, and is carried on by her youngest son, Warren, and with him she makes her home ; she was reared in the good old Quaker Church, in which she has labored faithfully for almost a lifetime, and is a very exemplary Christian woman ; her father was captured by the Indians, during the war of the Revolution, and held a prisoner for six months ; his whereabouts was subsequently ascertained ; his father sold his land, and with the money, $350, bought his freedom ; with them he learned the Indian language, which he never forgot, and would recount to his children the experience of a captivity that is always revolting to hearers ; he was only a lad at the time he was captured, and at night a blanket was placed on the ground and he was laid upon it, another was spread over him, and on each side a dusky warrior reclined ; thus fastened, escape was impossible.

MATHIAS KERN, farmer ; P. O. West Milton ; born in Baden, Germany, in 1831. Is a son of Joseph and Elizabeth Kern, who were born in the same place in which they lived, died and are buried. Mr. Kern was reared on the farm on which he labored till 1850, the time of his emigration to this country ; he landed in New York, his voyage occupying forty-two days, and located in Lancaster Co., Penn., in which he lived eleven years, engaged in farming. In 1855, he was married to Susanna Douglass, by whom he has had ten children, eight of whom are living, viz., Elizabeth, Fanny, Joseph D., Anna, John, Charity, Mathias and Susanna ; Eli and Henry, deceased. In 1861, he came to this county and township, in which lie has since lived. He owns 32 acres of land, which is improved with buildings, orchards, etc.; he previously owned other land, which he sold, and worked much on leased land, having lived nine years on land owned by John Haskett. Mr. Kern is a good farmer, and a gentleman who understands his business. He and his wife are members of the Evangelical Church, with which they have been connected eleven years, Mr. Kern having previously been a member of the Catholic Church, in which he was raised ; he is a gentleman who is well versed in church history, and is fully up to the times on all topics of interest. Mrs. Kern was born in Lancaster Co., Penn., in 1834.

ISRAEL KESSLER, farmer ; P. O. Troy ; born in North Carolina in the year 1808 ; is a son of John B. and Susanna Kessler ; his father was probably born in Virginia, his mother in the State of North Carolina. His grandfather, Joseph K., moved from Virginia to North Carolina, thence to this State, and- settled in Montgomery Co. John B., with his family, came at the same time, but remained in the above county only a short time, then removed to this county and located on the extreme west side of Monroe Township, where he lived for a number of 3rears, then moved to Troy, in which he lived till his decease, which occurred in September, 1867, aged nearly fourscore years ; his mother departed this life in 1850, aged 63 37ears ; to them ten children Were born, five of whom are living, viz., Israel, Rebecca, Elizabeth, Susan and Rachel ; the deceased are Mary, Hen^, Catherine, Anna and Samuel. Our subject was only 3 3Tears of age at the time of his father's removal to Ohio, and, as a matter of fact, 3Toung Israel had his full share of the hardships of pioneer life to endure. Indians were plenty but peaceable, and gave the settlers no trouble. He remained with his parents on the farm, assisting them in cultivating it, till he was 22 3~ears of age. On Dec. 2, 1830, he was married to Ruth Jenkins, b3T whom he had four children, one living, viz., John Q. ; the deceased are David J., James H. and Ruth. Mrs. Kessler departed this life in 1837, aged about 24 3Tears. His second marrige was celebrated with Margaret E. Adams, July 24, 1838 ; to them one child was born, viz., Sarah H., deceased. Mrs. K. died Sept. 7, 1844, aged 34 years. His third marriage was celebrated with Eleanor Murry June 24, 1845, by whom he had one child, viz., Ma^7 A. Mrs. K. died April 1, 1867, aged about 60 3Tears. His fourth and last marriage was celebrated with Anna M. (Smith) Hart March 17, 1870. By her union with Wilson C. Hart, March 15, 1849, she had four children, one of whom is living, viz., Charles L. ; the deceased are Howard, Augusta and Mary. Mrs. K. is a daughter of Lester and Electa Smith, who were born in Connecticut, emigrated to and settled in Montgomer3T Co., Ohio, from which they removed to Troy, where Mr. S. died. Mrs. K. was born Jan. 29, 1827. In 1870, Mr. K. came to the place on which he now resides ; he owns 90 acres of land, which is in a high state of cultivation and well improved. He and his amiable wife are members of the Christian Church, with which they have been connected about eight years. Both were formerly members of the Presb3Tterian Church, in which he was a Ruling Elder for thirty 3Tears. They are every-day Christian people, and take a livel3T interest in the cause of religion. His paternal great-grandfather, with his brother, emigrated from German7, and upon their arrival in Philadelphia were sold to Pennsylvania planters to pay their passage, and as Joseph was 3Toung, he had to serve three 3Tears longer than common, on account of his inability to do manual labor. His maternal greatgrandfather, Fess, was also born in German3T, and the probability is that he was sold to pa3r his passage. Jacob Fess, grandfather to our subject, was a soldier during the Revolutionaiy war. Grandfather Kessler was robbed of all his property b37 the British soldiers.

JOHN W. KESSLER, farmer ; P. 0. West Milton ; was born in this township in the 3Tear 1836 ; and his father, Henry, was born in this county in 1811 ; his mother, Sarene, was born in the State of Virginia in the 37ear 1815 ; the3T were married in 1835, and were parents of twelve children, nine of whom are living, viz., John W., David A., Manx A., now Mrs. Buffington ; Susan E., now Mrs. Pearson ; Thomas J., Michael N., Martin S., Rebecca E,, now Mrs. Eishart ; and Chas. W. ; the deceased are James D. and two infants ; his father lived a long and eventful life within a mile of his birthplace, his departure from life occurring Jan. 12, 1878 ; his grandparents, both on the maternal and paternal sides, came to Ohio in a ver37 earty day ; Grandfather John Kessler entered, upon his arrival here, about 1,000 acres of land, and soon after returned to his native South, but the love of freedom and the productive soil of Ohio influenced his return to this county, in which he lived till his decease, which occurred in September, 1866 ; he was a ver37 liberal man, and his vast wealth was generousty lavished on wortly institutions, giving to the Methodist Episcopal Church in Tixy about $40,000, and to the Delaware College about $15,000, besides giving his children good homes and money ; he was one of the first Justices in the township, and a very prominent man. On March 31, 1858, our subject was married to Harriet Puterbaugh ; to them nine children have been born, six of whom are living, viz., Dora M., Sarah A., George P., Hemy C., Charley L. and Ira O. ; the deceased are Owen E., aged 19 years ; Lulu M..

aged 3 months ; and Anna M., aged 2 years. After his marriage, he settled on 82 acres, where he has since resided ; he is no political aspirant, but has held some of the offices of the township ; he is a member of the .Christian Church, with which he has been connected sixteen, years, and an exemplary Christian gentleman, taking a lively interest in the church, and a zealous worker in the cause ; Mrs. K. is a daughter of George Puterbaugh, of Darke Co.

DAVID A. KESSLER, farmer ; P. 0. West Milton ; born in this township in the year 1839 ; is a son of Henry and Sarena Kessler. Our subject was reared on his father's farm, where he labored till his 21st year ; in 1859, he was married to Lydia C. Pearce, by whom he has eight children, all living, viz., Sarah J., now Mrs. Lemuel Younce ; Gainor H., Charley E., Sarena E., Della A., David D.. Marcellus and George F.; Mrs. Kessler is a daughter of Gainor and Jane Peirce ; her mother is dead, but her father is living and resides in West Milton, being one of the prominent and influential men of the township. After his marriage, Mr. Kessler carried on his father-in-law's farm for eight years ; afterward, he purchased 72 acres of land, on which he now resides ; his land is all in a good state of cultivation, and well improved, being the reward of his industry and good management ; in offices, he has held his full share, having served as Trustee for eight years, and is the present incumbent, and also held the office of School Director for many }^ears. He and his wife are members of the Christian Church, with which they have been connected for ten years ; both are exemplary Christian people ; she was born in 1839.

W. W. KESSLER, teacher and liveryman, West Milton ; born in Randolph Township, Montgomery Co., in the year 1833 ; is a son of Samuel S. and Margaret Kessler ; his father was bom in North Carolina in 1804, and, with his parents, came to Ohio in 1811 and settled in Montgomery Co.; our subject's great-grandfather was born in Switzerland, and was sold to pay his passage ; Joseph M. Kessler, grandfather to W. W., entered land upon his arrival in Ohio, and lived on it until his decease, which occurred when at an advanced age ; he was the father of twelve children, six sons and six daughters, of whom only two are living - Benjamin and Jonathan. In 1836, Samuel, father of W. W., removed to Miami Co., purchased 160 acres of land, and lived upon it till 1849 ; afterward, he resided in various places in the county, and finally purchased 72 acres just west of West Milton, upon which he lived till his death ; they were the parents of four children, two of whom are living - Wm. W. and Fannie (now Mrs. Axtell) ; the deceased are John and Mary ; Mr. Kessler departed this life in the 68th year of his age. W. W.'s early boyhood days were spent on the farm ; he attended, every }rear, the usual threemonths' school ; in the. intervals between terms he was employed on the farm, on which he remained with his father until he attained his majority, when he began life for himself ; he had, while in school, improved his time fitting himself for the duties of a teacher, and in 1856 he entered upon the profession which he has since successfully discharged ; in 1878, he stocked a livery barn in West Milton, which contains a number of fine turnouts, and is attended by his son Frank, who knows how to conduct an establishment of this kind. His first marriage was celebrated with Martha Hale in 1857 ; she was a daughter of Tilly and Mary Hale ; to them two children were born - Frank and Clara; Mrs. Kessler died in 1872. aged 34 years. His second marriage was celebrated in 1874 with Sallie D. McCollough, a daughter of Lysander and Eleanor McCollough, who are natives of Baltimore Co., Md.; in 1842, they came to Ohio and settled near the falls of Ludlow, but, on account of the climate, were obliged to return to Maryland, where they now reside ; the}' are the parents of eight children, seven of whom are living - Sallie, William, Martha, Maria, Clara, Nellie and Vinton ; the deceased, Frank, spent three years in Milton, and while here was in the employ of Isaac Hale ; in February. 1878, he went to Iowa, where he died very suddenly, the May following, from cerebro-spinal meningitis ; his remains were taken to Maryland for interment ; he was 25 years of age, and universally beloved and respected by all who knew him.

WILLIAM II. KESSLER, M. D., West Milton; born in Monroe Township Jan. 13, 1839 ; was raised to farm labor until 21 years of age. during which time he obtained a good common-school education ; he then attended school two years in Tippecanoe City, after which he engaged in teaching and the study of medicine until July, 1862. Then he enlisted in the 94th 0. V. I., and went forward to battle for the Union, participating in fourteen hard-fought battles ; he was with Sherman on his march through Georgia to the sea, thence north through the Carolinas and Richmond to Washington ; after the grand review of the army, he returned to Camp Dennison and was mustered out as Sergeant in July, 1865. He then commenced the study of medicine with Dr. Jennings ; in 1869, he entered the Buffalo Medical College, New York, and in the spring of 1870, graduated from the College of Medicine and Surgery, at Cincinnati ; he at once located at West Milton, where he has built up a large and lucrative practice. He married Lydia A. Crutty in 1860, and has one child, Althea M., now living.

WILLIAM B. KESSLER, farmer ; P. 0. West Milton ; born in Montgomery Co., Ohio, in the year 1824 ; is a son of Henry and Elizabeth (Hart) Kessler, his father a native of Virginia, and his mother of Pennsylvania ; they removed to and settled in Montgomery Co., in which they lived a number of years, then came to this county and took up their abode for awhile ; removed to near Little Rock, Ark., and finally back to Southern Indiana, in which State his mother died, aged about 40 years ; after her death, his father came to this county, and lived till his death, which occurred at the age of 72 or 73 years ; they were parents of six children, three of whom are living, viz., Melinda, Wm. B. and Henry ; the deceased are Joseph, John and Cyrus ; his father's first marriage was with a Miss Fetten, by whom he had four children, three living, viz., Nancy, Lucinda and Sarah; Mary deceased ; his third marriage was celebrated with Elizabeth Rublia, by whom he had one child, Amanda ; his fourth marriage was with Nancy Robinson, by whom he had one child, a son, Franklin. Our subject was reared on the farm, on which he labored until he was 19 years of age, at which time he was in Indiana, but returned to this county and worked as a hand on the farm for about four }rears, after which he learned the shoemaker's trade, which he followed for several years. In 1846, he was married to Mary Albaugh ; the}7 had eight children, seven of whom are living, viz., Clara, Calvin, Cyrus, Walter, Aaron, William and Samuel ; Susanna, deceased. After his marriage, he continued at his trade, and, in a small way, did something at farming. In 1847, he came to the place on which he now resides ; it was only partly improved but, by dint of hard labor, he has cleared up and subdued his land, besides erecting good, comfortable and substantial buildings ; he also owns the old Albaugh homestead, which contains 80 acres ; this, in connection with the other, makes him the possessor of 182^^ acres of fine land ; his wife is a daughter of Samuel and Anna Albaugh, who were among the early pioneers of this county ; Mr. Kessler is one of our self-made men, having begun life emptyhanded, and, with slight assistance, he has by energy and frugality, combined with good management, amassed a fine property, the fruit of honest toil. Mrs. K. is a member of the Christian Church, and an exemplary Christian woman.

SAMUEL KESSLER, deceased ; was born in South Carolina in 1804,. and removed with his parents to Miami Co. in 1809 ; his father, Joseph Kessler, was born in Pennsylvania, as was his wife ; they emigrated to South Carolina, and soon after to Ohio, as above stated ; they were the parents of eleven children, of whom only two are living, viz., Benjamin and Jonathan. For sixty-six years our subject continuously lived in this county, and, when not actively engaged in manual labor, gave the farm his supervision ; he was not a very robust man, but bore all the ills of the flesh, and the hardships incident to pioneer life, with heroism ; at the advanced age of 68 years he was gathered to his fathers, having lived a well-spent life, and leaving to the surviving members of his family a memory that will ever be cherished. He married, May 21, 1829, Margaret (Porter) Siler, a daughter of James and Anna Porter, natives of Tennessee, who removed to Ohio in 1808 or 1809 ; Mr. Porter died in St. Joe, Mo., aged 63 years ; Mrs. Porter departed this life in Miami Co., aged 51 years ; they were the parents of nine children, who lived to grow up to man's and woman's estate ; of these only five are left, viz., John, Alex- ander, Adeline, Martha and Margaret. To the union of Mr. and Mrs. Kessler four children were given, of whom two are living, viz., William and Frances ; the deceased are Mary (Mrs. Hickman) and John H. Mrs. Kessler was previously married to Henry Siler in October, 1826 ; to this marriage one child was given, viz. Maria, now Mrs. William Hall ; Mr. Siler was born in 1804 and died in 1827 ; Mrs Kessler was born in 1806. Frances was united in marriage with Samuel P. Axtell Aug. 10, 1875 ; to their union two children have been given, viz., Leo Kay, born Dec! 29, 1877, and Thomas Maurice, born March 10, 1879. Mr. Axtell was born July 14, 1846 ; Mrs. Axtell was born Jan. 26, 1848. Mrs. Hickman left an infant child, Mary J., who was adopted by her grandmother, Mrs. Kessler, and has lived with her ever since.

AMOS KLEPINGER, farmer and carpenter ; P. 0. West Milton ; born in Montgomery Co., Ohio, in the year 1831 ; is a son of John and Elizabeth (Boyer) Klepinger ; his father was born in Pennsylvania, his mother in Virginia. Mr. John Klepinger with his parents, came to Ohio and settled in the above county in 1808, in which the}' now reside ; the}- were parents of nine children, all living, viz., Amos, Frank, Newton, Samuel, Harvy, Oliver. John, Matilda and Harriet. Amos was reared on the farm, and remained with his father till he was 18 years old, then began learning the carpenter's trade, which he followed extensively for about seven years, then took up farming again. In 1853, he was married to Magdalene Ruse, by whom he has had ten children, nine of whom are living, viz., Charley M., Sarah B., John C., Frank R., Cynthia A., Jesse T., Cora E., Jeannette and Mary; Clara deceased. In 1864, he purchased 80 acres of land, on which he now resides, and has since added by purchase, till now he owns 95 acres, which is all in a good state of cultivation and fairly improved ; he has paid considerable attention to his trade, and manv fine buildings bear witness to his skill ; Mr. Klepinger is one of our self-made men having begun life without capital, and with only slight assistance he has made a good home and is surrounded by all the comforts of life. He and his wife are members of the Herman Baptist Church, with which they have been connected upward of twenty years ; both are exemplary people, and are much interested in he cause of Christ. The parents of Mrs. Klepinge,r John and Sarah Ruse are deceased ; they were parents of eight living children viz., Elizabeth, Eve, Lydia, Jesse, Susan, Mar}', Phoebe and Magdalene.

HARVEY KLEPINGER, farmer ; P. 0. Potsdam ; born in Montgomery Co., Ohio, in the year 1842 ; is a son of John and Elizabeth Klepinger ; he was born in the State of Pennsylvania, she in Maryland. They emigrated to and settled in Montgomery Co., in which they now live. He was born in the year 1802 she about 1810. They were parents of nine children, all living, viz., Amos, Franklin, Newton, Matilda, H. A., Samuel, Harvey, John and O the laws of their country in relation to marriage, a man that marries a woman who owns real estate in the country, assumes his wife's name, instead of the wife taking the name of her husband ; this occurs only among ladies who possess country estates. Our subject emigrated to this county and landed in New Orleans in the fall of 1857 ; his voyage occupied nine weeks ; he made his way North, and, at Piqua, his funds were exhausted, so he was obliged to stop and go to work ; he has resided in this county ever since, and for twenty-six years in the place where he now lives ; he owns 282 acres of land, mostly in cultivation ; there is located on the home place one of the best quarries in the county ; the quality of the stone being far superior for building purposes to an}7 we have ever seen in Ohio. After remaining here twelve years he returned to his native country, and the following year his parents came back with him. His mother and other members of the family reside at Omaha, eighteen miles from West Milton, on the Elkhorn River, where he and his brothers own 1,600 acres of fine land. Mrs. and Mrs. Rumburg, Sr., were parents of nine children, seven of whom are living, viz., Albert, Anna, Gairhart, John W. George, Frederick and Arnold ; John and Christina, deceased. His father died in Freeport, 111., four days after his landing in New York in 1866, aged 64 years. Our subject was married to Elizabeth Coppock in 1857, by whom he has liad seven children, of whom three are living, viz., Fanny, Elida and Albert ; the deceased are Joseph, Sarah A., Emma and Osceola, who was named after a flourishing town on the B. & M. R, R. in Southern Iowa, Mrs. R, is a daughter of Joseph and Rachel Coppock, whose sketch appears in this work ; she was born in this county in 1841 ; he received his common-school education in his native country, attending regularly between the age of 6 and 14 years, after which he entered Mason's College, in Amsterdam, Holland, in which he prosecuted his studies vigorously for three years, fitting himself to discharge the business complications of life, as well as obtaining much knowledge of the sciences and principles of nature that govern the universe ; he is no political aspirant, but has been School Director, which office he now holds ; he is a member of the Old- School Presbyterian Church, in which he was confirmed when 16 years of age ; his family has been connected with the same organization since the Reformation. Mfs. Rumburg was born and reared a Quaker, but is now a member of the Christian Church. Their daughter Fanny is a member of the same church, while Elida is a Quaker by birthright.

JOSEPH SANDO, farmer; P. 0. Potsdam; born in this county Sept. 13, 1839; his father, Joseph, was born in Pennsylvania June 10, 1804; Catherine, mother of Joseph, Jr., was born in the same State June 10, 1802. They removed to Ohio in 1831, in which they lived till their decease. The father died Sept. 17, 1868, the mother June 15, 1867. They were parents of eleven children, five living, viz., Samuel, born June 18, 1835 ; Susanna, born Nov. 6, 1836 ; Sarah, born July 25, 1841 ; Jacob, born April 27, 1844; the deceased, Maria, born Sept. 13, 1827 ; John, born Sept. 13, 1831 ; Elizabeth, born Aug. 31, 1824 ; William, born April 30, 1834 ; Henry, born Nov. 6, 1832 ; Mary, born May 10, 1829. Our subject was reared on the farm, on which he labored till his 21st year, at which time he began life for himself. Dec. 8, 1864, he was married to Barbara Bolinger, who bore him one child, Edwin, born Dec. 6, 1865. Mrs. S. died in December, 1866. His second marriage was celebrated with Nancy Christian Dec. 8, 1867 ; they have six children - Davis, born Jan. 15, 1869 ; Mary, born Dec. 6, 1870 ; Allen, born Nov. 5, 1872 ; Cora, born Feb. 3, 1875 ; Susanna, born Nov. 4, 1877 ; Emma, born Nov. 11, 1879 ; Mrs. S. was born Dec. 16, 1848. Mr. S. owns 80 acres of good land, all well cultivated and improved. He and his wife are members of the Brethren in Christ Church, in which he has been an exhorter eight years, and still holds license. He is very zealously devoted to the cause of religion, and gives much of his time to further the principles of Christianity.