Union Township (part 5 of 14)

J. A. MOORE, miller, Milford Center, was bornin Nodaway County, Mo., in 1847, and is à son of William and Mary Moore, natives of Ohio, who removed to Missouri at an early day. The former was a millwright by trade and erected the first mill in the above county, which was burned down by the Indians after its completion. Mr. Moore becoming discouraged, started for Iowa, but while still in Missouri was overtaken by a prairie fire, in which his wife was consumed. This was in 1850. The county seat of Nodaway County, Marysville, was named after Mrs. Moore, whose given name was Mary. Mr. Moore died at Cannelton, on the Ohio River, in 1851, while en route for home. He had seven children, five of whom returned to Belmont County, Ohio. Our subject remained in Belmont County until fourteen years of age, when he entered a printing office at Coshocton, Ohio, and remained one year. In 1862, when but fifteen years of age, he enlisted in the Twelfth Ohio Independent Battery, in which he served three years, seeing and participating in a number of the hard-fought battles of the war. He was dicharged March 1,1865. After his return home he attended school one term in Columbiana County, Ohio, after which he clerked in a drug store one year. He then served a regular term of apprenticeship tu the blacksmith trade, and after carrying on a shop for three years sold out, and in 1871 began working at milling, a trade he had partly acquired before entering the army. He was married in 1869, to Etta, daughter of S. D. Elliot, his partner in the mill at Milford Center, and by her he has one son, Orrie. Mr. Moore is a member of Darby Lodge, No. 636, I. O. O. F., and was a charter member of the Encampment at Marysville.

MRS. EUNICE B. MOORE, retired, Milford Center. Is the wife of William B. Moore and the daughter of Elijah Witter. She was born in Madison County, Ohio, in 1835. Her first marriage was celebrated with George Harris, of Franklin County, Ohio, in 1854, by whom she had three children, viz.: Amy C., wife of Eli Gabriel, Amanda S., and an infant deceased. Mr. Harris died in Madison County, Ohio,in 1865. Her present husband is a native of New Jersey, to whom she was married in 1866. The entire family are members of the Baptist Church and exemplary Christian people.

ANTHONY MORAN, farmer and manufacturer of drain tile, P. O. Milford Center, was born in this county July 7, 1829, and is a son of Edward and Eliza (Locke) Moran, the former a native of Ireland, and the latter of Connecticut. At the age of twenty years, the former came to this country and settled in this township at a very early day, making it his permanent home. He had five children - Mary, Anthony, John, James and Jane - our subject being the only survivor. Mr. Moran died August 10, 1837, and his wife in 1848. She was a daughter of Jonathan Locke, an old settler, who died in July, 1832. Our subject remained in the township, where he was raised until 1855, when he went to Illinois, butin 1858 he returned to this county. In 1851, he married Imogene, daughter of A. Woodworth, an old settler, and by her had nine children, viz.: Allen, John, Ella, Charley, Etta, deceased, Asa, deceased, Mary, deceased, Lulu, and an infant, deceased. Mr. Moran'has been Assessor of the township three years. Heisa member of Mechanicsburg Lodge, No. 113, F. & A. M. Thirteen years ago he began the manufacture of drain tile, within sight of his present kiln, and hassince manufactured annually large quantities of all sizes and of superior quality. His machinery is all propelled by horse-power.

RAY G. MORSE, farmer, P. O. Milford Center, was born in Rhode Island November 16, 1808, and is a son of Joseph and Renna (Greene) Morse. He (Joseph) was born in Vermont and his wife in Rhode Island. In 1818, they with their family of nine children and Lydia Morse, the mother of Joseph, came tothis county. The children who accompanied their parents were named as follows: Renna. Aseneth, Joseph, Ray G., Alfred, Permilla, William, Isaac and one whose name is unknown. Archibald, Caleb and Betsey remained in Rhode Island and afterward came to this county, The journey to their Ohio home occupied forty-nine days. Mr. Morse bought a farm of 100 acres in Madison County, Ohio, which he lost, because of a defective title. He then located in Milford Center, where he followed smithing, carpentering and plowmaking; and when able he bought land where George Hawley now lives, where he died. He was a member of the Christian Church anda highly respected citizen. Fortwo years after coming to Ohio, our subject worked in a cotten factory, where he learned to spin Attheage of sixteen, he began the smith'strade, at which he worked five years for board and clothes, Hebegan life with a capital of 75 cents and a suit of clothes worth about $3. He rented a set of tools and began work in Milford Center and prosperéd. Selling his property in the above-named place for $900, he bought 117 acres of land where he now lives in 183), for which he paid $5 per acre. Soon after, he bought sixty-three acres at 37.124 per acre, another tract of 100 acres at $10 per acre, and still another 100 acres at $35 per acre. At the present time he owns 640 acres of land, 160 of which are in [llinois, In 1829, he was marriet to Sarah Parthemore, by whom he has had six children, viz.: William, John. Clariet, Ray G.. Jr., Joseph and George N., deceased. Joseph served three months in the late war with Capt, Robb. John and Ray G., Jr., served in defense of Cincinnati with the "Squirrel Hunter Brigade." JOHN G. NICOL, farmer, P. O. Mirysville, a native of Germany, was born January 31, 1827. He is a son of George anu Hattie Nicol, who emigrated to the United States in 1834, and settled near Columbus, Ohio, whence they removed to Darby Township, Union County, where they both died, the former in 1860, and the latter in 1875. They were members of the Lutheran Church and highly esteemed citizens. Our subject was reared on his father's farm and received his training in the common schools. March 23, 1854, he was married to Miss Ann M, Weidman, a daughter of Lewis and Catherine Weidman, and a native of Germany. She was born December 4, 1834. Of nine children by this union seven are living, viz.: Anna C., wife of George Trapp; Margaret A., Lizzie, Mary A., Katie, Lillie and Charlie C. John L., an estimable young man, died May 15, 1881, aged twenty years, and Willie died October 6, 1837. aged two years. Mr. Nicol has always pursued the avocation of farming, and with success. Ife owns a gool farm of 127 acres, well improved, and adorned with a substantial brick residence erected in 1878, at a cost of $2,000. Mr. Nicol and family are associated as members of the Lutheran Church. He is a worthy and highly respected citizen. í f MATTHEW PATCH, farmer, P. O. Milford Center, was born in Jerome Towuship, this: county, in 1847, and is a son of Herman Patch, an old settler living in the above township. Our subject was reared to farm pursuits, and had only the advantages of a common education, On October 21, 1866, he was married to Mary C. Linnville, by whom he has had two children, viz.: J. N. and N. B. He remained in his native township till September, 1879, when he located where he now lives, owning sixty and one-half acres of well-improved land. > F. S. PEARL, farmer, P. O..Milford Center, was born in Connecticut July 28, 1817, and is a son of Philip Pearl, a native of the same State, and a son of Philip Pearl, Sr., who likewise was a native of Connecticut. In 1838, our subject came to Ohio and settled in Champaign County, where he bought land. In 1840, he was married to Mary Biggs. In 1878, he located where he now resides, and where he owns 240 acres of well-improved land. He has been Trustee of his township, and was elected Justice of the Peace but refused to qualify. To Mr. and Mrs. Pearl has been born one child, viz.: Hannah. Mr. Pearl is a liberal minded gentleman, and always takes great interest in public improvements. ; q WILLIAM C. PEPER, deceased, was born in Pennsylvania, and was a son of - - Piper, who died when on his way to Ohio. He (William C.) was but a boy at the time, and so had a full experience in the early history of the country. He was married in 1835 to Miss H, F., the daughter of Richard and Margaret (Robinson) Gabriel, and afterward settled where his family now reside, He held the office of Trustee for twenty-five years. was a member of the Presbyterian Church and aconsistent Christian gentleman. He was the father of six children, viz.: Leonidas, Isabelle, William L., Rose A., Maggie and Eli G. Leonidas and William were members of.the Fortieth Ohio Regiment. The latter served three years and returned to his home uninjured. The former was a member of the regimental band, and was discharged on account ofsickness. Mr. Piper died May 2, 1876, at the age of sixty-eight years. Mrs. Piper was born in this township October 13, 1811, and has lived in the township all her life. 4 ; DR. G. W. PLIMELL, Irwin, was born in Madison County, Ohio, in 1889, and is a sono John and Winnie Plimell, natives of Virginia, who located in the above county iu The Doctor's early life was passed upon the farm. In September, 1861, he volunteered in a, A, Fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. and partieipated in a number of the hard-fought batt P 0 the war, and was severely wounded at Lookout Mountain November 24, 1863, He was ap orably discharged, a non-commissioned Sergeant, in October, 1864, In 1865, he began the stu Hd of medicine under his brother, Dr. J. T. Plimell, who was his preceptor for some "ox 2 1876, he entered the E. M. Institute at Cineinnati, Ohio, from which he graduated in 1877, an goon after located in Irwin, where he has built up a good practice. The Doctor is a member of the Ancient Order of Masons, holding membership in the Mechanicsburg Lodge. In 1867, he was married to Miss L. E. Lee, of Madison County,, Ohio, by whom he has had two children, viz.: Clara G. and an infant, unnamed, deceased. ;

WILLIAM PORTER, farmer, P. O. Milford Center, was born in Erie County, Penn., in January, 1803, and is a son of John and Elizabeth Porter, natives of Pennsylvania, where the latter died. John Porter came to Ohio in 1817, and settled on Darby Creek, in this township. Six children came to Ohio with him, viz.: John, Jesse, Robert, Mary, Elizabeth and William, all'of whom married and reared families, except Robert, and of them William alone survives. Mr. Porter had preceded his family to this county and married Susannah Piper, a widow lady, by whom he had four children - Maria, Lucinda J., Nancy and Minerva ; Lucinda (Hopkins) being the only survivor. By his third wife, Hannah Dodds, he had two children - Susan, who lives in Keokuk County, Iowa, and Martha, deceased. Mr. Porter was only moderately successful in life; he was an Associate Judge of the county, appointed by the Legislature, and was serving as such at the time of his death. He was an ex-soldier of the war of 1812, a strong anti-slavery man, and a zealous member of the United Présbyterian Church, in which he was a Deacon. He died in 1838 at the age of sixty-two years, universally loved and respected by all who knew him. Our subject was nearly fifteen years of age when his father came to Ohio. They made the whole journey in a wagon, and were three weeks on the road. In 1822, our subject cut down the first trees for the first court house in Union County. In 1827, he purchased land where he now lives, and in the year following built a cabin, which is still standing. In December, 1828, he moved onto his purchase, cleared the land and improved the place, and has since remained there in general prosperity. From 1853 to 1856, he served as a Commissioner and as Trustee of this township. He is the oldest member living in this county of the Presbyterian Church, to which he has belonged fifty-seven years, and he has been a Deacon and Elder of the church here for thirty years. He takes an active interest in religious affairs, and has always contributed liberally of his means to the church. He was married January 20, 1825, to Hannah Snodgrass, by whom he had seven children, viz.: William L., Harvey W. and Salina E., living, and Sabia J., George C., Alvin and Elizabeth, deceased. Alvin enlisted in 1864 in Company F, Thirty-second Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was sent to his command via Cairo to Tennessee, above Pittsburg Landing. He was in the battle of Atlanta, after which, his health failing, he was put on light duty for awhile, then sent to Chattanooga Hospital, and after being transferred several times was honorably discharged May 24, 1865. Returning home with his health completely broken down, he lingered four years and then died, while in Columbus as roadmaster. Mrs. Porter died October 3, 1876, aged eighty years one month and six days. She was a daughter of Robert and Jane Snodgrass, who came from Pennsylvania to Ohio in 1800, with four children - Jane, James, Hannah and William. He soon afterward purchased land and became a permanent settler of the county, where he died in 1835 in his seventy-eighth year; his wife died in 1838, aged seventy-two. Four children, Robert, Samuel, George and Thomas, were born to them after their settlement in this county. George alone survives, and resides in Marysville. A

F. G. REYNOLDS, cashier Branch Bank, Milford Center, was born in Milford Center in 1846, andis a son of E. L. Reynolds, an old settler, whose biography appears in this work. The boyhood of our subject was passed in his native village, where his rudimentary education was obtained. He also attended school at Marysville, and at the Bryant & Stratton Commercial College of Indianapolis. After completing his education he went to Pittsburgh, where he found employment in keeping the books of a large establishment for about ten years. He then returned to Milford Center, where he has since been actively engaged in business. In February, 1881, he was appointed cashier of the Branch Bank. He was married, January 17, 1877, to ane Mac, the daughter of Hiram Stokes, of this county, by whom he has had one child -

WILLIAM RICHTER, grocer, Milford Center, was born in Germany, June 2, 1828, where his early life was passed, and where he spent three years learning his trade, which he followed five years before his emigration. In 1852, he came to America, landing in New York on the öth of July, and coming immediately to Cincinnati, where he worked at his trade three years. He afterward spent one year in Kentucky, one year in Cleveland, and two years in Greencastle, Indiana. He was married in Indianapolis, in 1858, to Elizabeth Weigand, and returned to Greencastle. He then carried on a bakery at Circleville, Ohio, eighteen months, at Chillicothe six months, and worked at his trade in Columbus five weeks. In 1861, he came to Marysville, and after laboring eighteen months, carried on a bakery and grocery twelve years with success. He afterward spent one year in Urbana and two years in Columbus, coming to Milford Center June 14, 1877, where he has since carried on a bakery, grocery and boarding-house. In 1873, he engaged in brewing at Marysville, but was not successful, losing in the enterprise $14,000. He has had nine children, eight living, viz.: John, Lizzie, Maggie, Frank, Caroline, Lillie, Theresa and Frederick. Theresa, the fourth child was accidentally shot in Urbana, and died at the age of seven years. um WEM. SNODGRASS, merchant and Postmaster, Milford Center, was born in this township in the year 1843, and is a son of Robert and Nellie (Robinson) Snodgrass, pioneers in this county. The early life of our subject was passed in Milford Center, and in the school of the place he obtained a practical education. Upon attaining his majority, he engaged in the mercantile business, and has been entirely successful. Mr. Snodgrass is a quiet gentleman, with no taste for notoriety or public prominence, much preferring to look after his own business interests to the thankless task of assisting in public affairs. He is a Free and Accepted Mason, belonging to Palestine Lodge, No. 158. In 1378, he was married to Miss Mary, the accomplished daughter of D. L. Joseph, who has borne him one child, viz., Pearl. Mr. Snodgrass carries a general and well assorted stock of merchandise, consisting of everything usually found in a first-class retail house. He was appointed Postmaster in 1878.

HIRAM STOKES, retired, Milford Center, was born in this township in 1818, and is a son of John and Rhoda (Carey) Stokes; the former was born near Winchester, Va., and about the year 1804 came to this township, in which he purchased 110 acres of land. He married the daughter of Calvin Carey, a native of New Jersey, who settled here in 1802. John Stokes lived on the land he bought till his death, which occurred in 1817. Part of the business done by the first court ever held in Union County was to make Mrs. Stokes guardian of her own children. Mr. Stokes was one of the first Justices of the Peace. Four children were born to them, of whom two are living, viz.: Hiram, and Maria Woods, nee Stokes. John and Hoopey are deceased. Mrs. Stokes died in 1863, aged seventy-four years. The early life of our subject was passed on a farm, and after attaining his majority he begun to deal in stock, and drove large herds to the Eastern markets, and extended his trade West to the prairies of Illinois. He has been engaged in the mercantile business at Milford Center, and was once burned out. On December 10, 1842, he was married to Clara, the daughter of Amasa Chapman, of New Hampshire, who settled here in 1832. Five children have been born to them, four of whom are living, viz.: Mary, John C., Clara and Bertha; John, the eldest, being deceased. Mrs. Stokes died July 30, 1874. Mr. Stokes is e well-informed gentleman, and through life has borne the reputation of being a pushing, enterprising man, honorable and straightforward in every business transaction.

WILLIAM THOMPSON, deceased, was born in Franklin County, Ohio, in 1884, and was a son of Joseph and Eliza Thompson, natives of the above county. His early life was passed in his native county where his education was obtained in the common schools. He learned the trade of a tinner at Columbus, and in 1856 or 1857 came to Milford Center and engaged in the hardware business, which he followed until his decease, May 9, 1870. He was married in 1858 to Miss Mary J. Fuller, of this county, by whom he had one child - MoDonald. He was a member of Marysville Lodge, F. & A. M., a successful man in business, and a highly esteemed citizen, whose denth was deeply deplored by his friends and by the cemmunity at large.

J. G. TURNER, Justice of the Peace and harness-maker, Milford Center, was born in Marysville, Ohio, in 1838, and is a son of ex-Probate Judge James Turner, deceased, and Angella (Steere) Turner. The boyhood days of our subject were passed in his native village, and in its schools he received a practical education. At the age of eighteen years he began learning harness-making, and served a three years' apprenticeship. In April, 1861, he enlisted in Company F, Thirteenth Regiment Ohio Volunteer [nfantry, Capt. Hawkins, afterward Colonel of the regiment. He enlisted in the three months' service, but at the expiration of the term he enlisted with the rest of his regiment for three years. He participated in the engagements at Carnifex Ferry, Pittsburg Landing, Resaca, Chickamauga, Stone River and New Hope Church, the latter being fought after his term expired, and was discharged as an Orderly Sergeant in 1864. After his return he took up his trade, working atit in this county, and four years at Carrollton, Ill., and in 1876 located at Milford Center. In 1877, he was elected Justice of the Peace and Mayor of the village, filling the latter office two years and the former almost constantly to the present. He was also elected Township Clerk in 1877, and has served consecutively ever since. He is a member of Darby Lodge, No. 636, I. O. O. F. He was married in 1878 to Miss Mollie L. Alexander, of Marysville, by whom he has had one child - Nancy Angella. He is a stanch Republican in politics.

WILLIAM R. WEBB, farmer, P. O. Milford Center, was born in Windham County, Conn,, July 29, 1818, and is a son of James and Dolly (Ripley) Webb, natives of Connecticut, who settled in Champaign County, Ohio, in 1521, and in 1822 Mrs. Webb died. In 1826, our subject returned to his native State to obtain an education, and in 1835 returned to Ohio and settled in Clark County. In 1851, he settled in Allen Township, this county, and in 1872 came to his present place of residence. While living in Allen Township he held the office of Assessor eight years, Commissioner of the county six years, and Justice of the Peace three years, und in this township he has been Assessor one year. He owns 147 acres of excellent land. In 1841, he was married to Harriet M. Clark, by whom he has had seven children, five of whom are living, viz.: Dwight, Laura M., Helen A., Arthur R. and Harriet A. James E. eh was a member of Company B, Thirty-seoond Ohio Volunteer Infantry, enlisted in 1863, and was killed at Harper's Ferry three weeks after leaving home, aged eighteen years.

WILLIAM WINGET, deceased, was born in Pennsylvania in 1797, and was a son of Stephen Winget, who settled in Madison County, Ohio, in 1802. Our subject was reared in Madison County, where he passed his early life. After his first marriage - to Tabitha Gill, an old settler

- he removed to Champaign County, where he lived for about ten years, and then bought land where his family now lives, which was then all in woods, and which he cleared. up. He prospered in life, and at his death owned nearly 200 acres of land. One child by his first marriage died in childhood. His first wife, whom he married in 1820, was born in 1801, and died October 29, 1856. On July 9, 1857, he married Sarah J., daughter of James Reed, of whom mention is made in this work, and by her had three children - William, deceased July 1, 1861, aged nearly three years; Anna W. Baldwin nee Winget, and Phebe. He also adopted four children, viz.: Luther Winget, William Winget (deceased), Catherine and Elizabeth. Mr. Winget served as Trustee of his township, and as a member of the School Board. He was a man of a religious turn of mind and contributed freely to the church and ministry. He died April 5, 1874. Mrs. Winget was born in this township November 24, 1825. James Reed, her father, was born in Pennsylvania in 1794, and died January 29, 1870. He married Anna P. Robinson, of an old and much respected family of the county, who was born April 23, 1804, and died August 15, 1850. They had fourteen children, viz.: James R., Samuel L., John M., Sarah J., Elizabeth, Lucinda A., William M., Mary W., Malinda, Emiline, Cyrus, Euphemia, and two that died in infancy. Of these, eleven were raised, and six now reside in this county. LUTHER WINGET, farmer, P. O. Milford Center, was born in Maryland in 1823, and is a son of William and Mary (Tumbleson) Winget, natives of the same State, who settled in Madison County, Ohio, in 1833. At an early age our subject went to live with William Winget, a relative and a resident of this township, with whom he remained until 1848, at which time he was married to Martha J., the daughter of Elisha Reynolds, after which he settled where he now resides, owning in the aggregate 700 acres of land. He has made life a great success, and is fully entitled to the confidence and respect reposed in him by the people. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and has always given liberally to the poor. William Valentine, an adopted son of Mr. Winget's, was born in Hardin County, Ohio, in 1842. On February 10, 1862, le enlisted in Company I, Eighty-second Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and for meritorious services and bravery on the field of battle, he rapidly rose from the ranks. He became Second Lieutenant of Company E, June 1, 1863, and was severely wounded at Gettysburg, Penn., July 1, 1863; was promoted to First Lieutenant of Company I, December 20, 1863, and afterward promoted to the Captaincy of Company K. He was mortally wounded at Bentonville, N. C., and died in Fayetteville, N. C., March 27, 1865. His remains were interred in Kenton County, Ohio. ELIJAH WITTER, Jr., farmer, P. O. Milford Center, was born in Ontario County, N. Y., in 1807. His father, Elijah, was a son of Elijah, who was a son of Joseph Witter. Joseph was a son of Ebenezer, who was a son of Josiah, whose father, William Witter, came to America with his daughter and the widow and two children of his son William, who died on the passage over, in 1640, and settled at Lynn, Mass. He lived to a ripe age. At one time the Revs. Obediah Holmes, John Clark and Crandall met at his house to hold religious services. and on proceeding contrary to the Puritan doctrine they were arre-ted by the town constable. Crandall was fined 5 £, Clark 20 £, Holmes 30 £., the latter not being able to pay the fine, receiving thirty lashes. The family was numerous and largely scattered over the New England States, in which they made their homes for many years. The father of our subject settled in Ontario County, N. Y., where he died. His grandparents lived on the Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania, and were driven from their homes three times by the Indians, and house burned, but escaped each time without injury. Our subject was reared in the wilds of his native county, and in 1829, when a single man, he came to this county, where in 1830, he married Amy Ann Ballou, a daughter of Martin and Betsey (Lyon) Ballou, who settled where Mr. Witter now resides, about 1820. After marriage, he located on land where the infirmary now stands, which he sold two years afterward and moved to Madison County, where he farmed eighteen years. He then returned to this county and settled on the place where he now resides. He came from his New York home, with a rifle in his hand and a pack on his back, walking from Cleveland ; and now he owns 500 acres of land in this county, and 600 in Madison County, all made by his personal efforts. His wife inherited 187 acres of land. He and his wife are members of the Baptist Church, to which he has belonged since nineteen years of age. He has hid tea children born to him, viz.: Lucy A., Elijah M., Betsey, Rev. Henry H., a Baptist minister, Dr. Alfred A., Albert B., Ezra E., William, deceased, aged three years, Marvin, deceased, aged seven years, and Maria, deceased, aged twenty-one years. One child resides in Jamestown, Ohio, one in Madison County, and the rest in Union County. Martin Ballou and wife came to Ohio in 1817, and settled in Columbus, where they remained three years. He was a native of Rhode Island, and she of Boston. In 1820, he settled where Mr. Witter now resides, clearing the land and residing on it through life. For sixteen years he was engaged in driving cattle over the mountains for the Eastern markets. Ife at one time owned about 1,000 acres of land. They had eight children, four of whom grew up, but only Mrs. Witter now survives. The others were Lucy, David, Henry, John, Alfred Horace, Clarissa. Mr. Ballou died in 1870, aged eighty-nine years ; his wife in 1851, aged seventy-two. , A. A. WITTER, farmer and proprietor saw mill, P. O. Milford Centre, is a son of Elijah Witter, whose sketch appears elsewhere, and was born in Madison County in 1845.

His early Jife, after.he was seven years of age, was spent in this township, where he attended the district schools, receiving the rudiments of an education that was completed at Nelson's Commercial College at Cincinnati. On August 9, 1861, he enlisted in Company B, Thirty-second Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and after a month's drill was sent to the front where he saw service until disabled in West Virginia, while assisting in building block-houses, after which he was honorably discharged. Returning home, he took a regular course of study in and graduated from the Cincinnati Eclectic School of Medicine and Surgery. He spent two years practicing his profession in East St. Louis, and one year in Southeast Missouri, after which he returned to Ohio and remained several years. He then went to Texas, and spent one year in Austin and two years in Rockdale, after which he was obliged to abandon the practice on account of his health, and has since been farming. In 1867, he married Almira J. Sanderson, of Illinois, by whom he has had three children - Elijah, Anna and May. He is a member of Milford Lodge, No. 636, I. O. O.F. He began operating a saw-mill in 1881, running it by steam.

ALBERT B. WITTER, farmer, P. O, Milfurd Center, is a son of Elijah Witter ; was born in Madison County, Ohio, in 1840. He was married in 1867 to Susan, the daughter of Solomon Bland, by whom he has had four children, viz.: Effie M., Jesse V.,Don D. and Lou. Mr. W. owns 140 acres of fine land, anl has recently built one of the finest country residences in the township, at a cost of $4,000. Mrs. Witter is an acceptable member of the Baptist Church,

SAMUEL WOODS, deceased, was born on the place where his widow now lives, August 26, 1810, and was a son of Samuel and Margaret (Power) Woods, the former born in Westmoreland County, Penn., January 25, 1779, and the latter January 15, 1789. In 1807, they settled in this township. He was the first Presbyterian preacher in this township, and died in 1815 Five children were born to him, one living, viz., James F. The deceased were John P., Eliza Samuel and the late Judge William Woods. Samuel, Jr., was twice married, first to Lydia A. Hathaway, nee Burnham, November 2, 1848, who bore him two children, viz.: Leon and Clara A. Mrs. Woods died July 2, 1855. His second marriage was celebrated March 15, 1859, with Maria E. Stokes Mr. Woods was a successful farmer and a much respected citizen, and departed this life March 3, 1880. * He owned nearly 300 acres of excellent land,

A. A. WOODWORTH, farmer, P. O. Irwin; was born in Connecticut September 9, 1804, and is a son of Jasper and Betsey (Reed) Woodworth, natives of New England, where he (Jasper) died in 1811. Mrs. Woodworth was again married to Erastus Burnham, and in 1817 they came to Ohio, and located on the line between Union and Champaign Counties, where they bought 200 acres of land. To Jasper Woodworth and wife were born three children, viz.: Charles, Sarah and A. A. By her second husband, she had four children, viz.: Mary, Tater R, and Olive, twins, and Philo. Mrs. Burnham died in 1856. Mr. B. died in 1826. Both belonged to the Christian Church. In 1882, our subject was married to Hilah, the daughter of Elijah Reynolds, after which he bought 200 acres of land, where he now resides, nt $5 per acre; he now owns 500 acres of land. Sixteen children have been born to them, eleven of whom are living: Lucina A., deceased ; Imogene, Orentha, Elisha R., deceased; Mary E., J, C., Sarah E., Hilah A., deceased; Asahel A., Lewis C., deceased ; Fremont, William, Charles, Bennett, Alonzo and Reuben. J. C. was a member of the One Hundred and Twenty-first Ohio Volunteer Infantry; enlisted in 1862, and was discharged in 1865, Elijah and Mary (Witter) Reynolds, the parents of Mrs. Woodworth, settled in this township in 1815, on 700 acres of land he purchased. He was born in Maryland, and she in New York. He died in 1842; she in 1838, Nine children were born to them, viz: Sarah, deceased; Elizabeth, Mary, deceased; Immer, Ira, Delilah, Miles, deceased; Hilah and Lewis. By his second wife, Sophin Burnham, he had one child, viz.: Martha J. He (Mr. Reynolds) was a soldier in the war of 1812.

Source changes here: from Excerpts from the Marysville Tribune: The Major Newspaper of Union County, Ohio Volume 2, by Various, published 1903; 149,804 words in this source stream.

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This volume contains excerpts from the "Marysville Tribune", with some items from the 1895 issues of the "Union County Journal'. Mostly, it cites obituaries, marriage announcements, and probate court notices from August 1890 through December 1903.

The work was compiled by Margaret Bouic to help genealogists find and identify their Union County ancestors. It was done in sections, over a number of years. Margaret Bouic has kindly and generously given permission to the Union County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society to combine and present her files in this format.

"When | wanted to make notes on 1895 Tribunes, | found that date was not available in the Museum [of the Union County Historical Society] so | started using the 1895 Union County Journal which was in the Museum. Later the Genealogical Society was able to purchase microfilm copies of all Tribunes, so | have checked the 1895 copy with the Union County Journal. [For the year 1895], if | used notes from the Tribune, they are labeled mt. The Tribune was published one day earlier in the week than the Journal."

Marysville Tribune

MARYSVILLE TRIBUNE Volume 42 No 1 Aug 6, 1890 p3c1 Nelson E. Rittenhouse, Dover Township, died August 2d, 1890 aged 80 years. Mr. Rittenhouse leaves a wife and two children. p 8 c2 Died of typhoid fever. Baptist Cemetery, Ostrander. The wife of C. L. Drake, our Upper Bokescreek correspondent died August 31. p8c6 Sarah Alice Drake was born in Knox County, Ohio July 22d, 1856 and died July 31, 1890, aged 34 years, 9 days. Sister Drake was married in 1875 to C. L. Drake. One child, Avis, aged 10 years is left without the tender care of a mother. Consumption p3c2 Mrs. C. S. Oqden- card of thanks for assistance and comfort during the affliction of her husband and funeral occasion. Ernest H., infant son of Sheriff Thomas Martin died Friday last, aged 4 months. Burial at Oakdale. Card of thanks from Sheriff Martin and Family. Christine Shultz died August 3d, age 20, Funeral at German church by Rev. Dorman, in German and English. Lew, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Robinson died Monday. He would have been nine months old on the 12th. He was an only child. c5 Charles S. Ogden died July 31, 1890 aged 69 years, 7 months and 20 days. Cancer. He was a resident of Marysville 20 years. c6 Mrs. Frank Roher of Topeka, Kan. died August 3d. She was a daughter of Peter Auer and was married five months ago. p8c2 Magnetic Springs. Mrs. Eubanks died Wednesday. Buried Hopewell cemetery Jeremiah Morrow Danforth was born June 18, 1825 near Cokesburg Church, Licking County and died July 22, 1890, aged 65 years. He moved to Union County with his parents in 1837. He was united in marriage October 14, 1847 with Polly A. Smith by which union were born four children, two sons and two daughters. His beloved died nine years ago Funeral at Newton M. E. Church.

c4 The only child of Frank Berry was buried Saturday, aged 10 months and 9 days The mother has been very sick with typhoid fever, but is better. p1c4 Funeral at home of his father George Berry, burial Amrine cemetery.

c4 New California Mr. Add. Cunningham died at the residence of his father Aug. 12, of consumption. J. K. Dodge expects to move into his new house next week.

Card of Thanks- to those who assisted during serious illness of our daughter, Mr. and Mrs. J. Miller. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Clark died Tuesday; He was between two and three. Brain fever. Richwood Gazette p5c2 Tabor Randall died Thursday. He was born in Windsor county Vermont November 5, 1809 and at his death was in his 84th year. Mr. Randall came to Union County about 1825 and taught school in Millcreek Township for about twelve years. in 1844 he was elected Justice of the Peace in Jackson

Township. He was elected to that office four times in succession, but resigned during his last term to accept the office of county clerk, to which he was elected in 1853 and took his seat in 1854 and served in this office continually until 1869-fifteen years. Mr. Randall was Clerk of Jackson Township for about sixteen years, and Clerk of Paris Township for one year and Justice of Peace in Paris for one year.

He was twice married: the first time to Elizabeth Cheney who died in 1854 and in 1860 he married Mrs. Jane Brophy who survives him. He had four children by his first wife, who are deceased, and no issue form the latter. Funeral under auspices of the Masonic fraternity p5cé6 John Elliott was born in Adams County, Ohio April 9, 1817 and died July 25, 1890 (74 years, 3 months and 16 days). Funeral services at Amrine church by Rev. D. Ziglar. He was united in marriage to Theressa Davis in 1846. This union was blest with a son and daughter. His wife and children survive him.

Obit. Ely Southwick died August 6, 1890 Washington township aged 65 years. In 1848 he was united in marriage with Ruth J. McGee of Logan County, who preceded him to eternity in 1885. They wee blessed with a son and daughter who are both married. In 188 he married his second wife, Mrs. Jennie Griffith of New Dover who survives him. He was a member of the Baptist church for forty years.

p5c4 William Smart died Thursday, age 37. For the past fifteen years he had been troubled with hip disease,brought on by an accident while handling a horse at his former home in Millcreek Township. Funeral at home of his parents. Oakdale Cem Card of thanks- John S. Smart and Mary Smart, parents of William.

September 3, 1890 p1c3 Black Hawk. Vena, wife of James McBride died Tuesday aged 34 years, 11 months and 20 days. Funeral at Springdale by Rev R. L. Ingram

New Dover Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Dodge left Sunday for Dabney, Kentucky where they will witness the marriage of their brother W. M. Dodge of New California to Miss Nannie Smith of near that city.

c2 Abraham Freshwater, a former citizen of Marysville died at Urbana August 29, 1890 aged 46 years. Rev. Waters officiated at the funeral. Buried Oakdale Cem.

John Singer, son of Hiram Singer died Thursday of inflammation of the bowels. Funeral in the Lutheran church and remains interred in German cemetery.

p8c6 Obit. Clara McCamey was born in Licking County. February 20 1856 and died August 24, 1890. She married Henry McCamey Nov. 9, 1881. She was a member of the M. P. church. Funeral services by Wm. Haines.

Harry L. Berry August 13, 1890. Funeral services by Rev. Bumgardner. Buried at Amrine chapel Sarah Minerva Ballard Gault was born May 21, 1853 in Guernsey County and died August 30, 1890, aged 37 years, 3 months and 9 days. She married John Gault November 24, 1887 Funeral services by Rev. Baumgarner, buried Oakdale Cem.

September 17, 1890 No 7. Vol 42. Mrs. Minerva Laughrey, who was called from Illinois to attend the funeral of her sister is now the guest of her parents, CharlesMartin and wife.

Magnetic Springs. Joseph Hawn died Sept. 6, age 71 years. Mrs. J. S. Williams of Goodland, Ind. Joseph Hawn, Jr. and Mrs. N. J. Knock of Unionville, three of the children of the deceased were in attendance at the funeral. The remaining daughter, Mrs. Cassie Brown of Decatur, Ind. was absent on account of ill health.

p5c3 The remains of Miss Mattie McCrory, daughter of Clerk Robert McCrory, who died in Kansas, arrived in Marysville Wednesday Funeral was at the Presbyterian church, burial at Oakdale Cem. p8c4 Obit. William Edgar Fawley was born March 21, 1865 and died August 22, 1890, 'aged 25 years. Buried at McKendree church yard.

Addison Vaden, son of J. T. and A. M. Cunningham was born February 15, 1868 and died August 12, 1890, aged 27 years, 5 months and 22 days When he was eighteen he found employment in Springfield, O. His first position was solicitor for a photographer of that city he is now a photographer. Last August, a year ago, he placed specimens of his work at the International Exposition held at Boston, Mass. and was a successful competitor for the honors of the Art show- the first prize over all other competitors. Specimens of his work are today the admired adornments of art galleries in Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Chicago, Cleveland and other cities.

Chuckery. Last week we reported the death of Richard Raider. This week we report the death of his wife. It was three weeks between the death of the father and mother.

The funeral of Mrs. Hortense S. Converse, wife of Dr. Jerry Converse took place Saturday. She was in her 67th years. Rev. Filler officiated in the memorial sermon.

October 1, 1890 Vol 42 No 9. pic6 Thomas C. Parks fell from a building he was working on in Columbus and died a few minutes afterward. Mr. Parks was formerly a citizen of Paris Township and resided on a farm adjoining the County Infirmary. He was the son-in-law of Mrs. D. G. Cross. He was about fifty. Deceased leaves a wife and six children.

p8c2 Ostrander. Saturday the only son of William Stover, six years old, died of membranous croup. Sabbath morning, the youngest son of J. R. Crain died of membranous croup.

p8c2 Plain City. A little seven year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Green died Saturday of croup. Peoria. The funeral of lvan Keckley took place Wednesday, Rev. C. A. Williams officiating. Mr. Keckley was 23, he died of consumption.

October 15 p5c3 Anna Dutcher died at the County Infirmary on the 7th. She was one of a number of children brought here from the children's Home at Cincinnati and was adopted into the family of Mr. and Mrs. Judson Scott. She lived with them three years till she arrived at the age of seventeen. She then made her home with Mr. and Mrs. D. F. McKitrick until about a year ago when she began failing

October 22, 1890 pic3 Bluescreek. Russell C. Bigelow died October 13 suddenly at home. He was born in Pennsylvania in 1817 and was 73 years old. The funeral took place at Bethlehem cemetery by Rev. Herbert.

Chuckery c4 Floyd, the little four year old son of Forest Holycross was killed Friday by being run over by a wagon. Funeral at Lewis Chapel. Rev. Mann officiating.

p8c2 Cranston, Floss, dau of Fred W. and Mattie J. Cranston was born March 9, 1889 and died near Woodstock September 13, 1890 aged 1 year 6 months and 4 days Funeral services at the home of the grandparents, Lucius and Jeannette Cranston, conducted by Rev. Myers of Milford. Remains placed in vault in Milford.

Joseph Poling, Jr. died at his home in Allen Township October 9, 1890, aged 61 years 3 months and 9 days. Mr. Poling was born in Barbour County, West Virginia June 30. 1829. He came to Union County in 1835, was married to Sarah Malissa Jacobs January 4, 1854. There was born from this union one son and four daughters; three daughters have preceded their father to the better land. The funeral was at Buck Run Chapel by Rev. A. K. Beam. Pallbearers: Orsemus Poling, Jeremiah Poling, James Poling, Jr.; Reuben Poling, J. B. Poling and Silen Poling. He leaves a wife, one son and one daughter. M. Wheeler p8c1 In Memoriam. Mr. Abraham Freshwater, who died in Urbana August 31, 1800 (sic) was a native of Delaware County, Ohio and was born November 16, 1843. In 1875 he was married to Miss Alice Strawn of Logan, who, with their only child, Miss Blanche, survive him. He was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic.

p3c2 George Berry died at his residence near Peoria, October 23, 1890, age 59 years 2 months and 9 days. Mr. Berry was born in Noble County, Ohio August 5, 1831. His father died and left him at the age of 16. The eldest of five children, he remained with his widowed mother. He was married to Miss Isabelle J. Long December 29, 1859 who still survives him. This union was blessed with five children- two girls and three boys, four of whom survive him. They came to Union County in 1867. He was a member of the m. E. Church. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Baumgardner. p5c2 James Figley, an old citizen, died November 4 of typhoid fever. He was in his 76th year.

p8c1 Upper Bokescreek. The funeral of J. C. Ferry was November 2. B. F. Zell of Springfield officiating. He leaves a wife and three children.

November 12, 1890 p 5 Abraham Wiley died at his home in Claibourne Township October 28/29, 1890 at the age of 82 years. He once served as county sheriff. Funeral by Rev. M. P. Scott. Claibourne Cem. John Graham c3 The funeral of Filmore Bigelow took place Sunday. He died in Illinois on Thursday of brain trouble. Daniel Bigelow of Richwood attended his brother's funeral.

November 19, 1890 p5c4 Mrs. Caroline Henderson Pyne, wife of James R. Pyne died November 15, 190, aged 43 years 2 months 27 days. She was married in this place to James R. Pyne April 29, 1869. to them were born four children, three boys and one girl, ranging in age from 9 to 20 years. All are living. Mrs. Pyne was the oldest daughter of James A. Henderson of this place.

p8c1 Bluescreek. Lewis Earleywine. son-in-law of Charles Martin, whose wife died recently has taken his two children to their aunt in Illinois, where they will remain for the present.

November 26, 1890 p4c5 Rachael Frances Weaver died November 16, 1890 at her residence in Marysville aged 58 years 1 month 7 days. She was born October 10. 1815 in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was married to Mr. Isaac Weaver at Cincinnati November 21, 1853. She was the mother of thirteen children, four of whom have passed away. She had two grandchildren.

p5c1 Robert Snodgrass, who was a merchant in this city and lately a resident of Leedville, Colorado for the past twelve years, died at the latter place Thanksgiving Day, aged about sixty y ears.

c3 Tobias Beightler, Paris township died at his residence on West Sixth street, Saturday last, aged 85 years, 4 months and 28 days. Funeral services at Amrine church, remains laid to rest in Amrine Cemetery.

p8c2 Ostrander. Andrew Taylor has purchased 283 rods of Page-woven wire fence and put it up. It gives his farm a very neat appearance. He is well pleased with it.

c4 Watkins. Edward Morgan, of Oraville, has lost a little child of diphtheria. Rev. Creighton will conduct a short service at the graveyard.

December 10, 1890. Eightieth Anniversary. December 4, 1810 C. H. Converse was born in Vermont near Lake Champlain and December 4, 1890 his family assembled in remembrance of his 80th birthday. His immediate family was all present except N. W. of White Sulphur and O. P. of London, also two sisters, Sophia Beach and Hannah Thompson, his sister-in-law Rhoda Ketch and Dr. George Converse, all of Plain City

December 17, 1890 p 9c5 Robert Spurling who for several years has been a successful merchanttailor in this place died at his home of Fourth street, Tuesday. He leaves a wife and three children. He was a member of the lOOF which will take charge of the funeral. He was about 62. Funeral from his residence, Rev. Thome officiating.

December 24, 1890 p1c3 Allen Center. Mrs. Elizabeth Sprague was called to attend the funeral of her father, Mr. Overfield in Hardin County on Monday.

Chuckery. The little two year old daughter of Jacob Scheiderer died Saturday of membrane croup. Funeral services at the Lutheran church, German settlement.

pic5 Unionville. Departed this life December 18, Leonard Bliss, 82. Mr. Bliss was one of the early pioneers in this part of the country. Funeral by Rev. Beem, of Plain City.

p5c2 Alexander Cahill, a former citizen of York Township died at his home near Horton, Kansas, December 22. He left Union County several years ago.

p3 Madisonville, Ohio. Pride Shields, the 10 year old son of Gamble C. Shields, a well-known mail clerk, was instantly killed at the end of the railway station platform on the B. & O. Southwestern, within sight of his home. Mr. Shields is a son of Dr. T. P. Shields of Millcreek Township. His wife, and mother of the unfortunate boy is a daughter of Luther Liggett. The body was brought here from Cincinnati Tuesday and placed in the vault at Oakdale Cem.

January 7, 1891 Vol 42 No 23 p4c2 Alexander Cahill died December 22, 1890, aged 63 years. He was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio in 1827 In 1863 he moved to Union County where he lived until 1881, thence moving to Brown County, Kansas, where he remained until his death. He leaves a wife, four sons and one daughter. Funeral serves by Rev. Calvin of the U.P. Church at Horton, Kansas.

p5c1 Norris Bowersmith, residing three miles west of town, died at his home of consumption Friday, aged about thirty-seven years. He leaves a wife and one child Funeral at Amrine church, remains placed in vault at Oakdale.

p8c3,4 Schuyler Perkins departed this life January 1st 1891 at the residence of his son A. J. Perkins. Mr. Perkins was born in Nelson County, Va. August 154th 1806, his age at death being eighty-four years, four months and seventeen days. In 1827 he united in marriage with Rebecca Rittenhouse who was buried twelve years ago on the day Mr. Perkins died. They raised a family of six boys and two girls, all of whom are living. Mr. Perkins came to Ross County, Ohio in 1830; from there he moved to Union County in 1834 where he has resided ever since. Mr. and Mrs. Perkins were member of the Baptist church. Funeral services were conducted at the Springdale Baptist Church on Saturday, after which the remains were interred at the Mill Creek Baptist Cemetery, near Ostrander. GaP.

January 14, 1891 Resolution of respect by Millcreek Grange for Luther Pride Shields. Resolution on Death of Miss Coats by teachers of Public School of Marysville.

c6 Francese Damaris Coats, only daughter of John B. & Catherine Coats died Friday. She was born October 19, 1856. She had spent considerable time in teaching. Funeral services at M. E. church by Prof. Cole and Rev. Ferguson, after which her remains were placed in the vault at Oakdale.

Died December 10, 1890, Daniel Longbrake, aged 79 years, 9 months and 5 days. He was born March 5, 1811 in Fairfield County. When two years of age his parents moved to Clark County, Ohio where he lived until 1830. He then removed to Union County, where he resided the remainder of his life. Mr. Longbrake married Miss Malinda Dodge in 1837. To them were born six children, one of which died in infancy and one at the age of twenty years, while four, two sons and two daughters remain to mourn the loss of their father.

obit Died at his residence in Paris Township January 2, 1891,Norris Bowersmith, aged 37 years, 2 months and 14 days He married Miss Mary Spears of Milford Center, October 6, 1876. He leaves a wife and one child. Two children preceded him to the land of rest. Funeral at Amrine church. Rev. M. Miller officiating.

c2 Upper Bokescreek. The funeral service of Mrs. Dalton Hathaway took place at West Mansfield Friday and were conducted by Bro. Maxwell. She leaves a husband and one child.

January 21, 1891 p5c1 Mrs. Lydia Weaver, relict of the late John Weaver, Sr. died at the home of her son George, in Dover Township Wednesday in her 75th year.

p5c5 Mrs.Hannah L. Freeman died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Peters at Appleton, Licking County, January 13, th3 aged of 74 years, 2 months and 6 daus. Her remains were brought here and deposited by the side of her husband in Oakdale, who preceded her to the other shore a year or more ago.

p8c1 Broadway. Mary M. Reams, daughter of Edward & Elizabeth Reams died January 15, 1891 aged 14 years, 6 months, 23 days. Funeral services at Broadway, Jan. 17 by Rev. Gow, the remains then taken to Newton Cemetery.

c2 Chuckery. Mrs. Horace Bidwell died at her home one-half mile east of Chuckery Tuesday of consumption. Funeral services at Lewis Chapel, Rev. Mann officiating

January 28, 1891 p4c3 The funeral of Mrs. Lydia Weaver who died January 21, 1891 at the home of her son George Weaver took place January 23. The services were held in the Presbyterian church of Marysville, the pastor Rev. W. A. Ferguson officiating. Mrs. Weaver, who was Miss Lydia Barns was born in Baltimore County, Maryland January 30, 1816. She was united in marriage to John Weaver October 30, 1832. They removed with their family to Ohio in 1838. Mrs. Weaver was the mother of thirteen children, five of whom preceded her to the better land. Four sons and two daughters were present. The two other sons who reside in the west could not be present. She had been a widow for almost eleven years. Most of that time she spent in Kansas with her children. About two months ago she returned to Ohio to visit.

p8c1 Broadway. A. Leonard and wife were called to Marion last week to attend the funeral of Mr. Leonhard's youngest daughter, Mrs. Clem Decker, who with her husband moved from Union County about three months ago. She leaves two small children.

February 4, 1891 Vol 42, No 27 p2c4 Cassandrie Brown was born August 10, 1848 in Union County and died January 14, 1891 aged 42 years, 5 months and 4 days She died in Adams county, Indiana where she had lived a number of years. She was sick at the time of her father's death (Joseph Hawn). She was united in marriage to Isaac Brown February 4, 1869. To this union was born one son and the husband and son together with her mother, Mrs. Mary C. Hawn; one brother and two sisters remain to mourn her loss, all of whom were present at the funeral. Funeral service by Rev. D. S. Hollopeter of Monroeville at the M. E. Church, Decatur.

p5c1 J. L. Roney, who has been in the employ of the C.C.C. and St. L. R. R. for nearly nine years, resigned his position as telegrapher and book keeper in the mammoth Manufacturing house of P. J. Lond & Co of Middleton, Ohio. Mr. Aldrich of White Sulphur takes place as agent in Ostrander.

A Letter from Mrs. Rev. D. R. Cook, formerly of this place, conveys the sadness of the death of her father, Rev. B. E. Tay, January 17 in Brooklyn, New York.

Peoria. John Weller of New Dover attended the funeral of Freddie Dillon Sunday. Freddie Dillon services at Christian church at Newton Sunday by Rev. Dow. Dana Hinton and wife of Ostrander were called to the bedside of their grandson Freddie Dillon.

February 11, 1891 p1c3 New California. Mrs. David McCampbell died in White County, Indiana January 27 of cancer on the face. Her former home was Jerome Township.

Col. Gillespie was called to Piqua Friday to attend the funeral of his niece, Miss Myrtle Gillespie. New Dover p1c4 John Blower died Wednesday at the residence of John Edwards. He was born in Montgomery, England, July 20, 1856. He came to America in 1873 and learned the trade of stone cutter and was highly respected by all who knew him. Funeral services by Rev. Baumgardner, remains interred in Mt. Herman Cem.

Unionville. The infant child of William Harper died Tuesday and was buried at the Mitchell cemetery. Laura, daughter of Thomas Holycross died on Thursday and was buried at Mitchell cemetery Rev. Mann conducted the service.

February 25, 1891 p5c1 Daville Wood received a telegram from Ed Wilber announcing the death of his wife Sunday. Mr. Wilber with his family moved to Kansas three years ago.

Arbela. The funeral services of Charles Buskirk took place Sunday at Grace chapel by Rev. Howe. p8c7 Sarah Hinton was born February 27, 1866. She was married to John Hinton September 30, 1884, died February 11, 1891 aged 24 years, 11 months, 14 days. Funeral services at Broadway on the 12th by W. M. Haines assisted by W. F. Cranston. Buried in Broadway cemetery by the side of her little boy, Dolpha, who died August 20, 1890, aged 4 years.

Almeda Epps, daughter of William and Mary Spain was born in Dinwoodie County, Virginia January 23, 1813. At the age of seven years she, with her parents, emigrated to Champaign county where she resided until her marriage with Richard M. Epps in the eighteenth year of her age. Shortly after her marriage she moved to Allen Township where she resided until her death. The deceased was next to the oldest of fourteen children, five of which are still living, viz Enoch, John W., William J., Fernando and Louisa C. Spain. She was also the mother of fourteen children and only five of them are living. She was grandmother of 22 children and great-grandmother of 12. After her husband's death in 1862, she had the responsibility of caring for a large family. Funeral services were at Pottersburg Feb. 15, sermon by Rev. Wm. M. Haines.

John Vonderau, the aged father of Philip and John Vonderau died very suddenly Sunday at the home of the latter. He was 90. Funeral conducted by Rev. Doerman, remains interred in the settlement cemetery.

p3c3 Rev. Henry E. Pilcher died Friday in his 89th year. He was, we believe, at the time of his death the oldest Methodist Episcopal preacher in Ohio, having entered the ministry in this state in 1828. Funeral services at the M. E. church, Rev. Waters officiating, buried in Oaklawn cemetery where his first wife was buried.

p8ci1 Amrine. The funeral of Oren Reed who died Monday, took place at Amrine Chapel Tuesday, Rev. Baumgardner officiating. Andrew Reed, Plain City, brother of Oren Reed and his father, Lemuel Reed of Kenton attended the funeral.

p5c4 James Allen Henderson died Tuesday.. He was born in Lewis county, Kentucky and was the third son of Andrew and Sallie Henderson. He came to Union County with his parents, October 30, 1838. Settling in Liberty Township, he remained there until December 9, 1858 when he was called to Marysville to become the County Auditor. He was 66. He was a member of Palestine Lodge, F. & A. M.

Samuel McCampbell was born in Rockbridge County, Virginia in 1814. He moved to Union County in 1838 and was 77. He first settled in Jerome Township where he was engaged in farming until he removed to Marysville and entered the mercantile business along in the sixties. His funeral will take place from the Presbyterian church of which he was a member, Revs. Ferguson and Cleland officiating.

p5c5 W. T. Hoops and wife were called to Lewisburg by the death of her father, Mr. James Wood. A. K. Harrington was called to New Castle, Pennsylvania last week to attend the funeral of his uncle, Wm. Miller, who was formerly a resident of Liberty Township p8c2 Chuckery. We announce with sadness the death of Aunt Mariam Bigelow, aged 87 years, 2 months and 22 days, who died Friday of heart trouble. Funeral services at Lewis chapel, Rev. Mann officiating. Remains were interred in Smith burial ground by the side of her husband.

Funeral services of Mrs. H. A. Clark were held Monday at the Baptist church by Rev. J. W. James. Plain City. Mrs. Emily Stevens, widow of the late George Stevens, well known throughout Union County as a horse breeder and trainer, died Saturday the 7th. The funeral took place at the Universalist church, Rev.A. K. Beem officiating.

The body of Jud Phillip was brought here Monday from Alliance, where he died of consumption on the 7th. He married the eldest daughter of J. T. Black and wife of this place. She, with her two little ones, is buried in the cemetery here.

Daniel Taylor moves out on his farm this week to enjoy rural life for the summer 2p8c5 York The funeral of Mrs. Nelson Johnston occurred her March 6, Rev. A. E. Smith officiating.

March 18, 1891 p 5 Dr. James M. Southard died Monday. He was born December 16, 1825 in Adams County from whence he moved to Licking County and after graduating at Starling Medical College in 1854 he came to Marysville where he has lived continuously. His funeral was Wednesday from his late residence under the auspices of Palestine Lodge 158 F. & A. M. of which order he was a member. His remains were deposited in the vault at Oakdale for further interment.

p8c1 Allen Center. Death has again visited the family of Henry Poling, removing the oldest son Alfred. Just fifteen months ago his mother died.

p8c3 Ostrander. Andrew J. Dodge of Jerome Township shipped 300 sheep from this station last week, that weighed 130 pounds per head. John K. Dodge and his boys are good stockmen. Richwood. Henson Chapman of Essex died suddenly Friday. Mr. Chapman was a soldier under the old flag in the days of the Rebellion.

Unionville c4 Sarah Mitchell, wife of Daniel Mitchell died at her home March 10 aged 71 years. Funeral services at the M. E. Church, Rev. Mann officiating.

c7 Orange M. Wilber was born in Ashtabula County February 1, 1832 and died in Grenola, Kansas February 22, 1891, aged 59 years, 20 days. She was married to Edwin Wilber November 18, 1859. There were five children born to them, two boys and three girls, one infant daughter having preceded the mother to the other shore. In the fall of 1888 the family moved to their farm 6 1/2 miles southeast of Grenola, Elk County, Kansas. William Wilber

March 25, 1892 [5c3 Mrs. Margaret Scheiderer, wife of Stephen Scheiderer died at the home of her son-in-law John Braus Wednesday aged 76 years, 9 months, 18 days. She was born in Brian, Germany and came to this country in 1890 and settled in the German settlement where she has resided ever since. The funeral will be at the German church, Rev. Wolferman, pastor of the church will officiate.

Dr. Southard was married to Sarah Wintermute May 14, 1850 who died September 24, 1867. June 16th 1874, he was married to Mary E. Godard. After receiving his education he read medicine for a time with Dr. Waters of Elizabehtown and after that with Dr. Roe of Newark, and then entered Starling Medical College, Columbus, from which he graduated in 1854. He located in Marysville April 1854.

Richwood. Captain James E. Graham, editor of the Gazette died suddenly Thursday. Funeral conducted by Rev. James. Interment at Claibourne Cem p 8 Broadway. Mrs. Lucretia Hite who was born July 17, 1809, died March 23, 1891 and was buried in Broadway cemetery. She was 81 years, 8 months and 6 days old.

p8c1 Bluescreek. Willis Beard and Mrs. David Beard of Rushcreek and Oliver Beard of W. Liberty were called here to attend the funeral of their niece Etta Ethel Mackling who died March 26 and was buried on the 26th at Bluescreek church, Rev. Thome, of Marysville, officiating. The child was one year four months and twenty-two days old.

Abigail Bennett was born near Providence R. |. May 2, 1811. She came with her parents to Ohio when a child, and has been a resident of Union County since she was 7 years old. She was married to David W. Ballou March 27, 1831. He died September 18, 1840. She remarried February 10th, 1857 to Jonathan B. Wilcox who died November 13, 1875. She bought a farm in Liberty Township in 1855 on which she resided until her death. The funeral was at the Union church at Newton, Rev. George Morse officiating. F. A. Heminger

Isaac Skidmore was born in Columbiana County, December 12, 1812 and died March 11, 1892 aged 78 years, 3 months and 26 days. He moved to Logan County in 1816 and was married to Sarah Ann Haines Nov. 4, 1836 with whom he lived over 54 years and to whom were born five children, all of whom are married and have families and survive him. He was a member of the Church of Christ.

April 8, 1891 p1c4 Claibourne. Mrs. Andrew Jolliff died of consumption March 30th, aged 40 years. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Kinney after which her remains were laid in Maskill cemetery.

p5 Marion Taylor was in Holmes county last week and brought home with him a horse measuring nineteen hands high and weighs 2500 pounds. He is a monster.

Mrs. Sarah Bolenbaugh "Aunt Sally" died at the home of her son D. D. Bolenbaugh, Columbus last Friday in her 87th year. Her remains were taken to York, Union County for interment.

p9 Alfred Poling, son of Henry Poling, was born in Allen township February 23, 1859. He was united in marriage with Caroline Betcher July 2, 1876. There were born from this union two children, one son and one daughter. He died March 14, 1891, aged 32 years and 19 days. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. F. M. Myers at Allen Center church. He leaves a wife and two children, a father, one brother, one sister. M. Wheeler

April 15, 1891 p1ic3 Broadway. Mrs. Philena Gates, 77, long a citizen of Union County, but late of Marion, died at that place on the 8th and was brought here for burial and now rests by the side of her husband, Rev. S. Gates who died February 18, 1886.

pic4 New Dover. Mrs. Annas Carpenter died at her home near Ryan Chapel Sunday. She leaves several children to mourn her loss. Funeral services at the church were conducted by Rev. Baumgardner, after which the remains were interred in Mount Herman cemetery.

April 22, 1891 p 6 Mrs. Sarah Bolenbaugh died in Columbus April 3, 1891 aged 85 years, 6 months, 11 days. Sarah Coons was born in Maryland September 22, 1805 and when a child came to Ohio with her parents and in 1830 was married to Jacob Bolenbaugh. In 1833 they came to Union County and settled on the farm which has been the family homestead ever since, and which is now the residence of their son Leven W. with whom she has resided since the death of her husband in 1877. For fifty-two years she was a member of the Freewill Baptist church. Her remains were brought to York and the funeral held at McKendree church with Rev. Zell, her former pastor conducting the services. She leaves three sons, the two already referred to and Louis of lowa. Louisa B. Brook

Lydia Welch was born in Groton, Vt. September 1, 1820 and died at the home of H. F. Jackson, near Peoria March 12, 1891, 88 years, 6 months and 22 days. She was married to Rebe Welch December 1st 1818. This union was blessed with three children, two sons and one daughter. She joined others in organizing Groten Freewill Baptist Church. She came with her husband and children to Ohio in 1836. They traveled most of the distance by canals and arrived in Newark. They made their home near Appleton, Licking County for twenty-two years. In 1858, they came to Union County. Her husband died in 1869 and her daughter in 1870. She leaves two sons, nine grandchildren and twenty-three great grandchildren. Funeral services at Peoria Chapel conducted by C. A. Williams assisted by Rev. Stephen Shirk. Newton Cem. Mrs. F. J. Jackson

April 29, 1891 No 39 pic3 Amrine. The funeral of Frank Turner from near Broadway, son of Aquilla and Mary Turner took place at Amrine Chapel Saturday, conducted by Rev. Jones.

Claibourne . Asa Langstaff, Lemuel Langstaff, and their sister, Mrs. Stofer (Martha Stouffer) were called to Holiday, Illinois last week on account of the death of their brother Calvin Richards who formerly lived in this county.

p1cS New Dover W. H. Loveless returned from Illinois last Friday where he had been suddenly called on account of the death of his aged mother.

pic4 Bluescreek. Willis Beard who lived near Essex who has been working of G. W. Mackling was sent for last week on account of his three year old daughter being quite sick, but the child died before he reached home.

c5 Pharisburg. Mrs. James Cunningham who had been failing from cancer in the face died Tuesday. Plain City. The funeral of Mrs. J. P. Allen took place here Thursday and that of her mother-in-law, Mrs. Elizabeth Marshall Allen on Sunday, the latter being in her seventy-second year. Rev. T. B. Atkins preached the funerals.

p8c3 Sherman G. Smith was born March 16, 1864. Died at his home April 26, 1891. He followed the profession of teaching. He was educated at Lebanon, Ohio. His remains were laid away in York cemetery beside his sister. B. F. R.

May 13, 1891 p 5 George Asman, second son of John Asman was killed when he fell between cars between Delaware and Marysville. Story: on full column.

May 20, 1891 p5c1 The six year old daughter of Jacob Aiker, three miles east of Richwood, while in the field with her father, her clothes caught fire from a burning stump, and she was so terribly burned that she died Tuesday.

p8c2 Peoria. Mrs. Lydia Herd died Thursday, age 83 years. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. W. Henley, D. D. Remains deposited in Oakdale Cem.

May 27, 1891 p1c5 Elliotsburg. Mrs. E. A. Hemminger received word Thursday of the death of her only brother, George W. Ballou. He lived in the Indian Territory. He died very suddenly from failure of the heart.

p4 Obit. Lingrel At her home in Byhalia, May 18, 1891, Mrs. J. H. Lingrel, aged 25 year, 5 months and 3 days. The deceased was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hicks. January 12, 1881 who was united in marriage to J. H. Lingrel. She was the mother of four children.

p1c4 Fountain Park. Rev. J. W. Henly attended on May 16th the funeral of Mrs. Thomas Herd near Newton and on May 23, that of Mrs. O. Jewett near Magnetic.

New California. Isaac Channel died May 27. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. T. B. Atkins. He was in his 90th year. Buried Marysville.

c4 Broadway. Mrs.H. H. Lockwoodof West Middleburg died of heart trouble June 3d and was buried in Broadway cemetery. She leaves a husband, and seven children.

June 17, 1891 p5c1 Mrs. J. L. Boerger, Sr. died Friday aged 69 years. She was buried at the German Settlement cemtery, Rev. Woofelman officiating.

June 21, 1891 p5c3 Miss Lulu Hamner nee Rittenhouse died at her home near Ostrander Friday from consumption, aged 24 years, 1 month and 25 days. Funeral services were at Springdale church conducted by Rev. John Hawker of Bellefontaine.

p8c1 Broadway. Uncle Ira A. Robbins, one of the pioneers of this vicinity died June 16 almost 84 years old. p8c5 Ira Allen Robbins was born September 9, 1807 in Addison of Hancock County, Vermont, was married March 7, 1833 to Mary Safford by Rev. Kellog of Rochester, Vermont. In September 1833, he removed with his wife from Vermont to Licking County and there resided until 1851, when they moved to Union County. To them were born eleven children, eights sons and three daughters. Two, the oldest daughter and youngest son passed away before the father. He died June 10,. 1891, being 83 years, 9 months and 7 days old, leaving his wife, nine children and many friends. Funeral service at Broadway conducted by Rev. Gos.

p4c2 Elizabeth Amrine died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary McCord Friday, aged seventyseven. She was born in Belmont County February 1814 and moved to Union County at the age of twelve years. Funeral services by Dr. Waters, interred at Oakdale.

c3 George May, who lived near Magnetic Springs went to Richwood Wednesday, loaded himself with morphine, went to the haymow in Flickinger's livery stable and died. He was about fifty years of age. John D. Burkebile, a former citizen of Dover Township who moved to the state of Tennessee three or four years ago died in Manchester, Tennessee June 23d. his age was about 70 years. He was a member of lodge 87.

p4c2 Samuel Colver who some time ago went to Oregon was missing in February. On the 19th ult his body was found in the tules on the shore of Klamath lake near Linkville, Oregon. It is supposed he broke through the ice on the date of his disappearance and was drowned.

c4 Accidental shooting at Dover. Leslie Ormerod, 13, and Boyd Westlake were hunting sparrows with a flobert rifle, the gun was accidentally discharged in the hands of young Ormerod, the ball entering the body of Westlake just above the clavicle, causing complete paralysis from the nipple down.

p8c3 Peoria. The aged mother of Samuel Sterling died at Latty, Paulding County. Her remains were brought to the home of her son where services were held. Her remains were interred in the Newton cemetery by the side of her husband.

and 12 days. He joined the M. E. Church. Funeral services at the M. E. Church conducted by Rev. Baumgardner, after which the remains were interred in Mt. Hermon cemetery.

Starling Sarah A. Thurston was born in Manhann, New York Mary 18, 1812 and died at Latty, June 28. 1891 aged 79 years, 1 months and 10 days. She was married to David Starling January 1833. She untied with the Freewill Baptist church. She leaves one daughter and four sons. Her husband preceded her to the better land twelve years ago.

Stewart, At her home in Cleveland, Ohio, June 11, 1891, Addie M. Stewart, eldest child of B. F. & Amanda James died of consumption, Aged 20 years, 10 months and 11 days She leaves husband, three children, mother, father, 2 brothers, 5 sisters. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Collins of Cleveland, Ohio.

July 15, 1891 p5c2 Russell Clugage of Sullivan, Ind. died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Jerry Miller Monday in the 68th year of age. Funeral services were held at the house Tuesday with Rev. March officiating. The remains were conveyed by rail to his home at Sullivan, Ind.

p8c2 Miss Etta, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Dr. Kilgour died July 12, aged twenty-two years and four months. Funeral at Mill Creek chapel by Rev. T. W. Creighton. Her remains were interred in Protection cemetery.

Peoria c3 Clyda, daughter of Albert & Lillie Patten died Saturday of quick consumption, aged 13 years, 5 months and 25 days. Her remains were taken to Prospect for burial. Funeral services were conducted by Mrs. E. A. Heminger.

Plain City. The funeral of Mrs. Ella, wife of Frank O'Harratook place at the Presbyterian church Sunday. She died of paralysis on the tenth, inst. She was in her fortieth year and had been married six years. Mr. Edwin Converse and his mother Anneta Converse attended the funeral.

July 22, 1891 p5c4 James Green, Milford Center, struck and killed by the fast mail. He had resided in Milford about thirty-five years. He was eighty years of age. September 1883, James Green, Jr. was killed by the cars in Marysville while on his second trip as brakeman. p5c8 The wife of W. S. Peacock died at her home in Richwood Thursday. Mr. P. was formerly a worker at the Tribune office but moved to Richwood four or five years ago and had been employed upon the Octograph until recently. I[8c3 Claibourne The remains of Miss Rebecca Wells who died at the residence of her sister, Mrs. John Maskill at York Center were brought here Monday and after appropriate services by Rev. Kinney were interred in Claibourne cemetery. The remains of Mrs. Anna Berryman who formerly lived in this county, were brought to this place Saturday from the Toledo insane asylum where she had been since March and where she met her death at the hands of another inmate July 17. The deceased was a sister of |. Welshman where the remains were taken then conveyed to York Center for burial.

July 29, 1891 p5 The 35th Wedding Anniversary of Moses Laird and his third wife. Twelve children were born to Hem; eight sons, four daughters, all living except one son. By the first marriage he had four sons all of whom are living and by the second marriage he had two children.

August 12, 19 missing August 26, 1891 p5c1 The remains of Mrs. Charles Fullington were brought from Bellefontaine Wednesday and interred in Milford Cemetery. p5c2 Mrs. Flora Fry, wife of John Fry, of Magnetic Springs died Monday. Her brother, Wm. Ballard died in same village Tuesday. Both buried at Bethel, near Richwood. p8c1 Black Hawk. Frank, son of Lemuel and Sarah Ann James died Saturday, aged one month. Funeral at Springdale. Broadway, Mrs. Harriet Hartshorn, a widow lady of four score years, departed this life on the 19th p8c3 Peoria. We received the news Saturday of the death of our aged uncle, Captain W. M. Baughan at his home in Auburn, Ind. He was captain in the late war.

Upper Bokescreek. We are informed that M. M. Selby is to have a new house in the fall. p8c5 Resolution of Respect- Mrs. Lulu Hamner, nee Rittenhouse. Tribune family

Sept. 2, 1891 p5c2 A little daughter of L. C. Conrad and wife, aged eighteen months died Tuesday. Funeral services at Lutheran church in English and German.

Sept. 9. 1891 p4c4 Obit. Beers Departed this life, August 15, 1891 in Liberty Township, Miss Sarah Beers who was born near Ballston, Saratoga county, New York, January 26, 1809, aged 82 years, 6 months and 20 days. She moved with her parents to Worthington, Franklin County, October 1, 1838 and has been a resident of that place until two years prior to her death. She joined the Methodist church. She leaves one brother and a large circle of friends.

Hill Died August 29, 1891 at the residence of the daughter Mrs. Martha E. Hill, Mrs. Amelia E. Blaney in her 74th year. Rev. A. C. Crist conducted funeral services at the Jerome Presbyterian church after which remains were taken to Liberty cemetery, Delaware County.

Sept. 23 p 5 Albert Thompson on Sept. 16, with his son Morris went to the field to cut corn, using a McDonald patent cutter. Little Bertha, aged four years and nine months accompanied them and at the time of the accident was on the horse attached to the cutter. They stopped to shock, and the horse started up. The little girl fell to the ground, the corn cutter passing over her. One of the knives struck her in the left temple, inflicting such a terrible wound as to result in her death. Funeral at Byhalia Church.

80th anniversary party at the residence of Adam Phillips for his mother's birthday. She was born in Barber Co, W. Va. Sept. 1811. She was married to Holdridge Phillips June 13, 1992 and moved to Union County in 1846. She was the oldest of a family of seven, of which one brother and the only sister are dead while two brothers were present, John Ryan of Marysville and Edward Ryan of Delaware, the two remaining Elton and John live in the west. Among those present: Grandma Wilson 97, Aunt Peggy McKelvy, 82, and Aunt Peggy Front, 80.

p8c2 Pharisburg. George Dee of Crawford Co, Illinois is visiting his uncle and aunt, L. J. Webster and wife. He was raised near Milford and moved to Illinois 31 years ago.

October 7 p5c2 Mrs. Bertha Richmond nee Savage died in the insane asylum at Cleveland Wednesday. She married August Richmond and they made their home in Cleveland. Several years ago her husband became somewhat deranged and was taken to the asylum where he died. The widow continued in her home, and a short time ago became insane and was taken to the asylum where she died.

p6.August Henry Gottwald was born September 29, 1874 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio and died September 22, 1891 at the age of 16 years, 11 months and 23 days. He was a member of the Pottersburg M. E. Church p8c2 Bluescreek. Frank L. Price, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Price of Taylor Township died with typhoid fever October 3d. Funeral at Union church conducted by Rev. J. A. Thome. Deceased was 21 years, 7 months and 27 days old. He leaves a companion, father, mother, 5 brothers, 3 sisters. Children's Home- Rameses Veranda, six weeks, died.

Ostrander. More than one hundred car loads of hay have been shipped from this station lately; Byron Bean who left Ostrander twenty-five years ago attended the funeral of his half-brother, W. H. Wood.

p3c3 Pharisburg 50th Wedding Anniversary of L. J. Webster and wife. Mr. Webster was born in Delaware County Sept. 13th, 1817. His parents died when he was two years of age. At age ten he moved near Irwin Station, Union County where he learned the carpenter trade with Gen. Wm. B. Irwin with whom he made his home. Mr. Irwin was a surveyor. Mr. Webster married Miss Mercy Ann Lee October 8, 1841. To them have been born eight children, three sons and five daughters, all living except the oldest son who was killed at the battle of Harper's Ferry. His father was also a soldier in Co. B., 32nd Reg.

p8c5 Clapsaddle, Hazel Ellen, daughter of Sylvester and Jennie Clapsaddle was born September 9, 1890 and died September 5, 1891 of spinal meningitis, aged 11 months and 27 days. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Josiah Baldwin.

Bonnett, Ann M. died September 26, 1891. Ann M. David was born in Marshall County West Virginia November 22, 1811, married John Bonnett May 3, 1833 and came to Union County October 25, 1839. She was a member of Methodist Episcopal Church. Funeral by Rev. Kinney, interment at Mt. Herman cemetery.

October 21, 1891 Vol 43 No 12 p5c1 William McPeck died at his home October 18 aged 75 years. He was the father of ex-Auditor Geo. M. McPeck. His remains were vaulted at Oakdale, Wednesday c2 Miss Allice Freshwater daughter of Reuben Freshwater died at the home of her parents near Ostrander, October 19, aged fourteen years. Interment at Buxton Cem.

Tillie, the wife of Joseph Mullen died from consumption in her 31st year of age. Funeral services were held from the German Lutheran church, Rev. Doerman officiating after which the remains were placed in the vault at Oakdale She leaves a husband and little daughter.

p8c4 In memory of Mother Bennett. At the home of her son Ralph in Leesburg Township, September 26, 1891, Mrs. Ann Bennett died, eighty years old.

p8 Amrine. The funeral of Edward Barker's, youngest child takes place at Amrine chapel Tuesday. Elliottsburg. Charley, Youngest child of Edward & Minnie Barker died Sunday, aged 16 months and 22 days. Rev. McCann officiated at the funeral.

Mrs. Eliza Mitchell died at her daughter's, Amanda Haynes in Plain City October 31,1891 at the age of 14 years, 8 months, 21 days. She leaves a father, mother, two brothers, four sisters. She joins another sister who preceded her eleven years ago.

Gibson Emma Bown Parrott was born March 5, 1866 near Warminster, England. She came to America with her parents March 1870. February 25, 1886 she was married to Arthur Gibson. She died October 21, 1891, 25 years, 7 months, 18 days of age.

November 11, 1891 p5c1 E. F. Sawyer moved Wednesday into his new house on W. Sixth street. p8c1 Black Hawk. William Winston died Friday November 6. Funeral services at Springdale conducted by Rev. Hawker of Bellefontaine, assisted by Rev. Beck of Ostrander. He was 69 years, 9 months, 12 days of age.

p8c2 Magnetic Springs James Frey was called to the death bed of his infant daughter at the home of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Norris, near Bluescreek Saturday.

Uncle Tommy Gault, an old resident of this township and one of the first employees on the section of what was known as the Delaware & Springfield branch died Monday. Funeral at the Catholic Church, remains were placed in Oakdale vault

November 18, 1891 p5c5 Obit: Mrs. Geo. Ruhl, widow of the late Geo. Ruhl died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. M. Hilbert in Darby Township November 11, 1891. Mrs. Ruhl was born in the village of Hundshausen, Hesse Cassell Darnstadt, Germany March 15, 1864. In1826 she was married to George Ruhl and they lived in the Old Country until 1836, when they came to the United States and settled in the State of Maryland, where they resided two years. In 1838, they moved to Ohio, in the German Settlement, Union County. Mr. Ruhl died seven years ago on the 7th of November. Mrs. Ruhl lived to be 87 years, 7 months and 6 days. She leaves 6 children- 2 sons and 4 daughters- 51 grandchildren and 73 great great grandchildren. She was buried in the German settlement November 13, 1891.

John Snider, son of the late Frank Snider died at his home in Columbus, Saturday. His remains were brought to Marysville on Monday and buried at Oakdale the next day. He was aged about sixteen years and his death was caused by quinsy.

December 2, 1891 p5c3 Miss Georgia Thompson, a well-known colored lady of this town and a graduate of High school class of 1890 died of consumption at the home last week. Funeral serves were at the colored church Friday. The entire class of '90 attended the funeral as a body. The remains were vaulted at Oakdale.

December 9, 1891 pic5 Black Hawk. Aunt Susan Fogle, wife of Michael Fogle, died December 4. She was 78 years, 11 months and 21 days. Funeral at Springdale, by Rev. McCamdon.

New California p1c6 The remains of Eddie Cochran, son of John Cochran who went to Missouri last February was brought to this place and interred in the cemetery here. Funeral services were held by Rev. E. E. Cleland.

p5c2 Kesiah Benson Harris died December 6, 1891, aged 65 years, 4 months and 28 days. She was born in West Virginia and was married to George Harris of Union County, in 1849. She had six children, two living and four dead. She belonged to the Christian church of Mt. Olive.

p5c5 John Benson, Robert Benson, John Harris and wife of LaRue were called here by the death of their sister, Mrs. George Harris. James Williams and wife and Geo. Orr and wife of LaRue were called here to the funeral of Mrs. Orr's sister, Mrs. George Harris.

December 16, 1891 Vol 43, No.2p5c4 Lemuel Spain, Ruth Township, Champaign County was killed on his birthday, 75, when his horses took fright and he was dragged.

December 23, 1891 p5c3 Abraham Sager, Taylor township died Suddenly of apoplexy, Sunday. He was a member of the IOOF and at the time of his demise, he was chaplain. also 12-23- p8c1 p6c2 Abner D. Elliott was born in Guernsey county, May 13, 1834 and moved with his parents to Union County when about 8 years old, living near Pharisburg. He was united in marriage with Miss Sarah Gray. To them were born six children, three sons and three daughters. About 1868 he moved with his family to Delaware and engaged in the mercantile business with V. T. Hills and spent his life until about four years ago when he had a stroke from which he never fully recovered. About two years ago he moved to Toledo to be near his children where he died November 30, 1891, 57 years, 6 months and 17 days old, leaving a wife and five children- three sons and two daughters- one brother, three sisters.

December 30, 1891 No 22 p5c1 Al Evans, a colored man who in years past was a somewhat noted character in Marysville died at London, O. Saturday and was buried there.

Mrs. Sarah Cameron, the aged mother of Hon. J. L. Cameron died at the home of her daughter at Urbana, aged 83 years. Funeral at Essex. p5c4 Death of John F. Sabine, aged 90 years, 17 days old. Funeral was Monday at the home of a son-in-law Mr. C. Houston, Rev. Ferguson of the Presbyterian church officiating, after which the remains were deposited in the vault at Oakdale.

Mr. Sabine was born Dec. 9, 1802 at Highgate, Vt. When he was quite young his father moved over into Canada where the family remained until the breaking of the War of 1812. When they returned to the States, they moved to Worthington, Franklin county and shortly after to Darby Plains which became part of Union County. At the age of twelve, his father died. He was married at the age of 26 to Miss Euphema Clement who died in Marysville a few years ago. In the spring of the same year, he purchased a farm on Little Darby where he resided until January 1856, when he moved to Marysville, having been elected County Auditor. Mr. Sabine cast his first vote in 1824 for John Quincey Adams for President. He was a Whig when the party was in existence and upon the inauguration of the Republican party in 1855, he became a hearty supporter of its principles. He held the office of Justice of the peace many years, and served one term as county auditor. He served a number of years as infirmary director. p5c6 Miss Alfaretta Debolt, Richwood, committed suicide Thursday.

Amrine. Mrs. George Turner died Saturday. The church bell tolled out the mournful tidings Sunday announcing the death of Mrs. George Turner.

Peoria. Dell Dillon attended the funeral of his father-in-law, Daniel Hinton at Ostrander last week. p8c4 Unionville. John Knock died December 19, 1891. He was born December 18, 1819 in Northumberland Co. England. He came to this country in 1838 and located in Columbus. He moved to Union County in 1855. Funeral services by lOOF of which he had been a member for over forty years. Rev. Hunt of Plain City delivered the funeral discourse and was chaplain of the order.

p4c4 Miriam Hollister Crist was born in Sullivan county, New York September 11, 1816. She was united in marriage to Henry Crist December 30, 1834. She died December 30, 1891. She and her husband left New York state for Ohio soon after their marriage and settled in Hocking county, and there cleared up a farm. They came to Union County in the spring of 1848 and again settled in the woods, remaining on the farm until they came to Marysville about seventeen years ago. Of this union eleven children were born, five of whom have gone before her, two sons having died in the army. It was a great gratification of her to have one of her sons a minister of the Ostrander

Presbyterian Church. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Crist was buried in Oakdale Cem January 1, 1892, Rev. W. A. Ferguson officiating at the funeral services, assisted by Rev. W. G. March and Rev. W. G. Haines.

p5c4 Adam Wolford died Friday. He served many years as justice of the peace. The following morning, his wife died of la grippe. They have no children.

John Bunsold, aged about eighty years died Monday. Mr. Bunsold came from Germany over fifty years ago. On starting from his native country, he had little money. When he reached the seacoast he went aboard a vessel and hid himself among the cargo in the hull. He had provided himself with food to last some time, but after the vessel got to sea, he was found and put to work. When the vessel landed at New York, what money he had was taken from him, and under the old law he was apprenticed out to earn enough money to pay his passage. After this he drifted to Ohio, walking most of the way, and finally settled in Union County.

William Reed was born in Belmont county, Ohio, July 29, 1812 and died in Union County January 1st 1892, aged 79 years, 5 months and 3 days. He moved here with his widowed mother when a boy. He was united in marriage August 28, 1836 to Mary Amrine who survives him. Five children were born to this couple, two only survive.

Nelson P. Hyland was born in Utica, New York May 12, 1829. On May 2, 1850 he was united in marriage to Harriet Weller, daughter of Edward. His death occurred Dec. 30, 1891.

Blackhawk. Samuel Shreyer and his four little children returned to this place last week from Kansas. He lost his wife in Kansas and will find places here for his children with relatives.

New Dover. Mrs. Malinda Vining died Thursday. Her trouble was enlargement of the liver and spleen. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. Thomas. Buxton cem.

New California. Mrs. Hyland Woods died Thursday. The funeral was conducted Saturday at the home by Rev. E. E. Cleland, the remains were taken to Mitchell Cem for burial.

John Moss died Friday, funeral services Sabbath at her home conducted by Rev. Crist. Mr. Moss came to this country from England in 1830. He was 86.