Wakeman Township (part 5 of 21)

In the district schools of Peru township A. D. Sanders acquired his early education and later attended the Norwalk high school, from which he was graduated with the class of 1892. He also pursued a commercial course in Oberlin and for three years engaged in teaching school. He then turned his attention to mercantile interests, doing office work for various manufacturers, and in 1897 he was called to a position of public trust through his appointment as deputy treasurer. He served for five years in this capacity and in 1903 he engaged in the general insurance business in connection with A. B. Bowen. He has been closely associated with Mr. Bowen for fourteen years, first in the manufacturing business and fhen when Mr. Bowen became county treasurer Mr. Sanders was his deputy. At the expiration of the term of office they engaged in the insurance business and are now operating under the firm style of Bowen & Sanders. They write a large amount of insurance annually and the business of the firm has now reached extensive and profitable proportions. Mr. Sanders is also treasurer of the Home, Savings & Loan Company, having filled this position for a number of years and is likewise a trustee in the settlement of affairs of the Norwalk Savings Bank Company. His name is an honored one on commercial paper and his business rectitude stands as an unquestioned factor in his career.

On the 14th of October, 1903, Mr. Sanders was married to Miss Hettie Longwell, a native of Crawford county and a daughter of Asbury Longwell. They have two children: Ralph L., who was born October 10, 1904; and Martha L., born May 13, 1906. Both Mr. and Mrs. Sanders are members of the Universalist church and are interested and active in its work. He is now serving as church treasurer and as superintendent of the Sunday school. In politics he is an active and earnest republican and for the past six years has been the secretary of the McKinley Club. Fraternally he is connected with the Royal Arcanum and the Junior Order of the United American Mechanics. He is in hearty sympathy with progressive movements, manifesting in his life a patriotic citizenship that is most commendable. He has based his business principles and actions upon the rules which govern industry and strict, unswerving integrity, and the success which he has achieved is the direct result of his persistence and well directed labor.

Dr. C. B. Weedman who since 1894 has continuously practiced medicine and surgery in New London, his ability winning him an extensive patronage throughout this part of the county, was born in Ashland county, Ohio, on the 28th of January, 1858. His father, George W. Weedman, was also a native of Ashland county, while the grandfather was of German birth. Leaving the land of his nativity in early life he crossed the ocean to the new world and became a resident of Ashland county, Ohio, where amid pioneer surroundings he lived for some years. His son, George Weedman, was there educated and, determining upon a professional career, he took up the study of medicine, practicing continuously for forty years, maintaining his office at Nova, Ohio, where he died September 5, 1890. He was a republican in his political views and a very public-spirited citizen who sought ever the best interests of the community. He married Sophronia Richards, who was born at Orange, Ashland county, and to them were born two children, C. B. and Eliza.

The public-school system of his native county afforded Dr. C. B. Weedman his early educational privileges and he afterward attended the Berea Baldwin University. Whether environment, inherited tendency or natural predilection had most to do with his choice or profession it is impossible to determine, but at all events he resolved to follow in the professional footsteps of his father and studied medicine in the Western Reserve University, from which he was graduated with the class of 1880. He then entered into partnership with his father at Nova and they were associated in business for ten years, Dr. C. B. Weedman continuing there after his father's death. In 1904, however, he removed to New London and was no stranger here as his practice had extended to this county. In the intervening years his patronage has steadily increased and his success is the direct outcome of his skill and understanding of the principles of the medical science. He is a member of the Cleveland Medical Society and is examiner for the New York Mutual, the New York Life and the Bankers' Life Insurance Company of Des Moines, the Pittsburg Life Insurance Company, the Massachusetts Life Insurance Company and the Pennsylvania Mutual Life Insurance Company. In twenty-nine years not a man examined by him has died - a remarkable record. In addition to all this he continues actively in general practice of medicine and makes a specialty of diseases of children.

Dr. Weedman served as a member of the county pension board for eight years under appointment of President McKinley and was the nominee of the republican party for the office of county treasurer of Ashland county, 1004. His personal popularity and the confidence reposed in him were indicated in the fact that he reduced the normal democratic majority from seven hundred to two hundred. He has filled a number of local offices, but at all times has been stalwart in his championship of the republican party, believing most firmly in its principles. His position is never an equivocal one and neither fear nor favor can swerve him from a course which he believes to be right.

In 1880 Dr. Weedman was married to Miss Lucy Iona Dubois, a native of Plymouth, Ohio. Her grandfather, Hubbard Dubois, was a pioneer preacher and revivalist of the Methodist church, identified with the Ohio Northern conference, Unto Dr. and Mrs. Weedman have been born two children. The son, Dr. Don V. Weedman, is now a dentist of Toledo, Ohio, who was graduated from the Western Reserve Dental School in 1904. The daughter, Elizabeth, is a musician of note and a musical director of ability. Dr. and Mrs. Weedman have a wide favorable acquaintance in New London and enjoy the hospitality of: the best homes here. They are members of the Methodist Episcopal church and his fra- ternal relations with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Knights of Pythias. He is in hearty sympathy with the principles of those orders and his belief in the brotherhood of the race is evidenced in the broad humanitarian spirit shown in his practice.

William C. Heyman

William C. Heyman, who owns and occupies a farm of one hundred and fortyeight acres in Lyme township, was born in Sherman township, this county, April 18, 1870, the son of George G. and Elizabeth (Longshied) Heyman. Both of the parents were born in Germany, yet they were numbered among the early settlers in this part of the 'state. The father, who was born 1826, came with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Heyman, to this state in 1848, locating at Hunts Corners, where the older people passed the remainder of their days. There George C. Heyman bought a small tract of land, on which he made his home, it being the nucleus of the larger tract which he later accumulated extending over seven hundred acres. Mr. Heyman was all his life identified with farming interests and was a man prominent in local affairs, holding such offices as township trustee here. He was also one of the pillars of the Reformed church, being an elder at the time of his death, and with his brother was one of those few who made possible the building of the church here. Seventy-eight years were the span allotted to him for his earthly course, but his wife had died twenty years previously. William C. Heyman was the tenth in a family of eleven children, the others being: Charles; George, deceased; Amelia, who married August Schied ; Daniel; Thomas; Mary, deceased; Jacob; Philip, deceased; Mary, deceased; and Albert.

William C. Heyman passed the first twenty-one years of his life in Sherman township, where he attended the district schools, obtaining from them such an education as they were able to give at that period. | From his childhood he has been identified closely with farming interests, learning the rudiments of agriculture under the guidance of his father, so that by the time he had attained manhood he felt fully competent to manage a farm of his own. Since coming to his present home he has greatly improved the place in many ways. In November, 1908, he had the misfortune to have his house burned to the ground and he is now building what will be a much finer residence. Though a good farmer and devoted to his vocation, Mr. Heyman has found time for engaging to a considerable extent in road contracting and has accepted several commissions to build the stone roads in the county. He also is possessed of a threshing machine and engine, thereby being enabled to increase the efficiency of his own farming, as well as to be of great assistance to his friends and neighbors.

In 1891 Mr. Heyman married Miss Lillian Evans, a daughter of James and Nancy (Nibelung) Evans. Both the parents are of European birth, but came to this country at an early date and are numbered among the old settlers of Wood county, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Heyman have five children, all of whom are living, Clifford O., Clarence, Eva, Willard and Mae. The family are consistent mem-

Mr. Heyman is one of that legion of persons whose quiet useful lives do much to assure the stability of the nation. His iife has been devoted to hard toil, which has brought its own returns in the returns he has won from the land he has tilled, and those who know him or are numbered among his friends speak well of his noble qualities.

George W. Bixby

George W. Bixby, who owns and operates a valuable and highly improved farm of one hundred and twenty-nine acres in Bronson township, is a native son of Huron county, his birth having occurred in Norwalk, Ohio, on the 1st of May, 1862. His father, Henry Clay Bixby, who was born in Vermont in 1829, made his way to this state in early manhood. When about twenty-one years of age he entered the employ of the Rutland & Burlington Railroad of Vermont as a brakeman, continuing in that capacity until he was promoted to the position of engineer. His heaith failing, however, he was at length compelled to abandon the road and afterward worked in the shops of the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad at Norwalk. When about sixty years of age he took up his abode on his farm in Bronson township and afterward retired to private life, having won a competence that now enables him to spend his remaining days in well earned ease. He is a stanch republican in his political views and is well known and highly esteemed throughout the community as a most substantial and worthy citizen. In 1859 he married Sarah Holmes, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Holmes, of New York, and they became the parents of four children, but only two are now living, namely: George, of this review; and Anna, the wife of Edward Butler, of Bronson township. The mother was called to her final rest August 20, 1906.

George W. Bixby obtained his education in the common schools and when twenty years of age started out in life on his own account, purchasing a tract of land of forty-nine acres from his father. He has since extended the boundaries of the place by an additional purchase of eighty acres and has made many substantial improvements on the property, which is now considered one of the finest in the entire county, being equipped with all the accessories and conveniences of a model farm of the twentieth century. Hi time and energies are devoted to the cultivation of the cereals best adapted to the soil and climate and in the conduct of his agricultural interests he has met with a most gratifying measure of success, which is all the more creditable by reason of the fact that it has been attained entirely through his own efforts.

On the 22d of July, 1882, Mr. Bixby was united in marriage to Miss Cora Elvira Van Kleeck, in whom he has found not only a congenial companion but also a valuable helpmate on the journey of life. She was born in Allegany county, New York, on the 15th of January, 1861, a daughter of Lawrence Van Kleeck, who participated in the Civil war as a soldier of the Union army. the rst of

Clay Bix Henry

September, 1864, in Yates county, New York, he. enlisted as a member of the Eighty-fifth Regiment of New York Volunteers and was honorably discharged in 1865, having taken part in several engagements and also spending some time in a hospital. During the greater part of the time he was stationed at Roanoke Island, under command of General Schofield. Mr. and Mrs. Bixby are the parents of the following children: Charles H., who was born October 11, 1883; John L., born January 30, 1886, who attended the business college at Norwalk; Arthur P., whose birth occurred on the 23d of May, 1894; Harry E., whose natal day was November 23, 1895; and George R., who died in infancy.

At the polls Mr. Bixby casts his ballot in support of the men and measures of the republican party, believing that its principles are most conducive to good government. His religious faith is indicated by his membership in the Methodist church, while fraternally he is identified with the Maccabees. Throughout the county where he has always resided he has gained wide and favorable recognition as a most prosperous, enterprising and progressive citizen whose life record is a credit to the community.

Peter Wilhelm

General agricultural pursuits engage the attention of Peter Wilhelm, who owns a well improved and productive farm of one hundred and seventy-five acres in Peru township. He was born in that township on the 18th. of March, 1860, his parents being John and Sophia (Shaffer) Wilhelm, both of whom were natives of Germany. When a young man of twenty-four years the father crossed the Atlantic to the United States and for about four years worked as a farm hand for different agriculturists of Huron county. On the expiration of that period he purchased a tract of forty acres and began farming on his own account but later disposed of that property and bought a farm of one hundred and eight acres. On selling that place he purchased a tract of one hundred and twenty-five acres, which is the old family homestead and on which his son Peter now resides. Energetic, industrious and enterprising, he won a goodly measure of prosperity in the conduct of his agricultural interests and was well known as a most substantial and respected citizen of the community.

His political allegiance was unfalteringly given to the democracy and he faithfully discharged the duties devolving upon him in the position of township trustee, He was a prominent and active member of the Catholic church in Peru township, in the faith of which he passed away, his demise occurring in 1886, when he had attained the age of sixty-five years. His wife was but two years of age when brought by her parents, Peter and Catherine Shaffer, to the new world, the family home being established in Peru township, Huron county, Ohio. She was called to her final rest in 1906, when seventy-six years of age. By her marriage she had become the mother of nine children, as follows: Catherine, the deceased wife of August Dehe; Mary, who is the wife of John Geiger and lives at Clyde, Ohio; Angeline, the deceased wife of Constatine Spice; Peter, of this review; Joseph, a resident of Norwalk; Fred, who makes his home in Toledo,

With the exception of a period of three years spent in Sherman township and three years in Putnum county, Ohio, Peter Wilhelm has always made his home in Peru township, this county. In pursuit of an education he attended both the district and German schools, thus equipping himself by good mental training for the practical and responsible duties of life. As above stated, he devotes his time and energies to the cultivation of a tract of one hundred and seventy-five acres in Peru township, on which he has placed a number of substantial improvements until at present it is lacking in none of the equipments and conveniences of a model farming property of the twentieth century.

On the 25th of November, 1884, Mr. Wilhelm was united in marriage to Miss Clara Miller, a native of Lorain county, Ohio, and a daughter of Mathias and Magdaline (Neff) Miller, of that county. Their union has been blessed with six children: Arthur, Otto, Theodore, Elmer, Verna and Walter. On the 25th of November, 1008, Arthur Wilhelm, the eldest son, wedded Miss Elizabeth Wise, of Sherman township, and they now have one child, Herman. They reside on a portion of our subject's farm.

Mr. Wilhelm has capably served in the position of trustee in Peru township and at present holds the office of township clerk, to which he was elected on the democratic ticket in 1906. His religious faith is indicated by his membership the Catholic church of Peru township. He inherits the industrial qualities, together with the honesty, of his German ancestry, and aside from being numbered among the successful farmers of the community, he is also acknowledged to be one of the representative citizens of the township.

E Snook

L. Snook, for ten years a practitioner at the Norwalk bar and also active in local republican circles, is numhered among Ohio's native sons, his birth having occurred in Wyandot county on the 14th of November, 1858. His father, William Snook, was a native of Licking county, this state, but lived for many years in Wyandot and Hancock counties. By trade he was a carpenter. He died in 1801 at the age of sixty-eight years and is still survived by his widow, who bore the maiden name of Nancy Starr and is a native of Fairfield county, Ohio. She now makes her home with her children.

In the country schools of Wyandot and Hancock counties L. Snook pursued his early education, mastering the branches of learning that constitute the public school curriculum. He afterward took up the profession of teaching which he followed for eighteen years in those two counties. He was not only able to maintain discipline - an essential to good teaching - but also imparted readily to others the knowledge that he had acquired, bringing to his students a thorough understanding of the branches of learning that he was required to teach. His leisure hours during a part of this period were devoted to the study of law. He had two brothers who took up the study of law, but L. A. Snook died in Sandusky,

Ohio, in 1902, after practicing there for some time. The other brother, W. S. Snook, is now a successful representative of the bar in Findlay, Ohio. After mastering many of the principles of jurisprudence, becoming familiar with Kent, Blackstone and other commentaries, Mr. Snook successfully passed the required examination for admission to the bar in 1899. In the same year he came to Norwalk, opened his office and has since continued in practice here. His life has been one of continuous activity in which has been accorded due recognition of labor. He is a strong advocate with a jury and concise in his appeals before the court. He manifests, moreover, a natural discrimination as to legal ethics and is able to base his arguments upon thorough knowledge of and familiarity with precedents and to present a case upon its merits. He throws himself easily and naturally into the argument, with a self possession and deliberation that indicates a thorough understanding of the situation. There is a precision and clearness in his statement and acuteness and strength in his argument which bespeaks a mind trained in the severest school of investigation and to which the closest reasoning has become habitual and easy.

In March, 1884, Mr. Snook.was married to Miss Margaret Taylor, a native of Carroll county, Ohio, and they now have two children, Jennie and Mabel, the former the wife of J. G. Rorick. Their only son, Taylor, died at the age of five years.

In his political views Mr. Snook is an active republican, doing all in his power to further the interests of the party and is now acting as township clerk of Norwalk township. He holds membership relations with the Knights of Maccabees and the Knights of Pythias, and is a member of the Congregational church in the work of which he is much interested. He is now serving as a member of its executive committee and also as superintendent of its Sunday school, and his labors are effective and far reaching in furthering its interests and extending its influence. His aid is ever given on the side of justice, truth and progress and while he desires success he will never win it at the sacrifice of any principle or course which he believes to be right.

Oms Gc Cartier

Otis G. Carter is a representative of our best type of American manhood and chivalry. It is one of the laws of life that man shall labor for what he possesses and while putting forth earnest, persistent effort to acquire success in mercantile lines, whereby he has become recognized as the leading jeweler of New London. Mr. Carter has also found time and opportunity to cooperate in movements for the general good and his genuine worth, broad mind and public spirit have made him a director of public thought and action. He was born in Norwalk, January 5, 1851. His father, Otis C. Carter, was twenty-one years of age when he arrived in Norwalk. He had previously learned the jewelry and watchmaking trade in Erie; Pennsylvania, and his removal to this county established business on his own account in that line. He continued in active connection with that department of trade until 1855 when he went to Chicago, where he conducted a simi- lar enterprise. 1860, however, he returned to Norwalk, where he remained in business until his death, working at the jeweler's bench until ninety years of age. He was a remarkable man, accurate, systematic and energetic and his remarkable constitution and vitality enabled him to continue a factor in the world's work until his last days. In politics he was an earnest republican, interested in the welfare of the town and contributing in substantial measure to its upbuilding and progress. He organized the first Baptist Sunday school of Norwalk and on the occasion of its fiftieth anniversary delivered an interesting address. His life was an influential factor in the moral as well as the material development of the city and wherever he was known he was respected and honored. He married Miss Julia Berry, a native of Fredonia, New York, and both are now deceased.

Otis C. Carter of this review was the fourth in order of birth in a family of ten children. His education was acquired in the schools of Norwalk, where he passed through successive grades until he was graduated from the high school. He then entered his father's store and under his direction learned the jewelry business, spending five years in that way. Ambitious to engage in business on his own account, in 1874 he removed to New London, where he established a jewelry store, which he has since carried on, having now been identified with the mercantile interests of the city for thirty-five years. His first location was across the street from his present place of business and after some time he built the store which he now occupies. He carries a large and well selected line of goods, all attractive, tasteful and artistic patterns and in his trade relations is thoroughly reliable, building up an extensive and profitable business by reason of his earnest desire to please his customers, his reasonable prices and his straightforward business methods.

In 1882 Mr. Carter built the residence on First street which he occupies. Throughout the period of his residence here he has been more or less active in public affairs, withholding his aid and cooperation from no movement which he deems of benefit to the community at large. He has been township clerk since 1898 and a member of the board of public affairs for several years. In politics he is an active, earnest and zealous republican, yet he does not seek or care for office as a reward for party fealty. He has labored earnestly, however, to elect his friends and is a recognized factor in county republican circles, his opinions carrying weight in the councils of the party.

In 1871 Mr. Carter was married to Miss Estella Moorehouse, a native of Norwalk and a daughter of David Moorehouse, one of the old residents of Norwalk, where he has been prominently connected with the lumber trade for a number of years. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Carter has been blessed with two daughters and a son: Elizabeth ; Richard Otis, who received his business training under his father's direction and is now engaged in the jewelry business in Cleveland; and Florence M., the wife of D. F. White of Detroit. In his fraternal relations Mr. Carter is a Mason, holding membership with Floral Lodge, No. 260, A. F. & A. M.; and New London Chapter, No. B. A. M., of New London. He belongs to the Methodist church and is interested in the moral progress and intellectual development of the community as well as the promotion of its interests in material lines. His life has been one of continuous activity in which has been ac- corded due recognition of labor and today he is numbered among the substantial citizens of his county. As a business man he has been conspicuous among his associates, not only for his success but for his probity, fairness and honorable methods.

C..B. Lawrence

No matter in how much fantastic theorizing one may indulge as to the causation of success, it will be found that in every instance business progress has its basis in close application and indefatigable labor. This truth is manifest in the life record of C. B. Lawrence, now a leading insurance man of Norwalk. He was born July 5, 1866, in Iowa, a son of Alonzo E. Lawrence, who was born in Bronson township, Huron county, Ohio, where his father, George Lawrence, had settled in 1823. The latter was a native of Cayuga county, New York, and removing westward in pioneer times, was busily employed here in cutting away the forest trees and developing a homestead in the midst of the green woods, sharing in all of the hardships and privations which fall to the lot of the frontier settler. His wife bore the maiden name of Rodena Smith and was a native of the state of New York.

Alonzo E. Lawrence was born on the old family homestead in this county in 1838, was reared to the occupation of farming and assisted his father in the work of the fields through the period of his minority. He was about twenty-six years of age, when, in 1864, he enlisted in response to the country's call for further aid, joining the One Hundred and Sixty-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, with which he was connected until the close of the war. After the cessation of hostilities he removed to Butler county, Iowa, and it was during the residence of the family there that the subject of this review was born. They remained in Iowa, however, for only four years, after which they returned to Huron county and settled in Bronson township, upon the old Herrick homestead. There the father remained, busily employed in general agricultural pursuits until the time of his death, which occurred April 8, 1906. In early manhood he had wedded Electa Jane Herrick, also a representative of one of the oldest and most prominent pioneer families of this part of the state. Her grandfather, Ezra Herrick, settled in Bronson township in 1818, when Ephraim Herrick, her father, was a young man of eighteen years. Ephraim Herrick became quite prominent in local affairs of the county, serving for a long period as justice of the peace, during which time his decisions were strictly fair and impartial and won high commendation. 'The first frame house in Bronson township was built on his farm and the first township election was held in that house. At that time there was a log jail in Norwalk and the other public buildings were of almost an equally primitive character. Ephraim Herrick served as guard over two Indians confined in the jail for murder and who were afterward executed. He was closely associated with many of the early notable events and bore his share in promoting the work of modern civilization. His daughter, Electa Jane Herrick, was born on the old homestead in October, 1841. This farm is now in possession of the Lawrence family. She was one of a family of five children but only one is now living. On reaching womanhood she gave her hand in marriage to Alonzo E. Lawrence, who was one of a family of four children, all living with the exception of himself. His brothers are: Miner, now living on the old Lawrence homestead; and C. A., who is living in Monrovia, California, while the sister, Alice E., the widow of William Lawrence, is now a resident of South Dakota.

C. B. Lawrence was educated in the public schools of Huron county, to which he was brought during his early childhood on his parents' return to Ohio. He afterward had the benefit of instruction in the Normal school at Milan, and later engaged in farming on the old homestead until 1896, when he came to Norwalk. Here he has since lived and for about eleven years he was upon the road as a traveling salesman, being thus engaged until 1907, when he bought out the old established insurance agency of Altaffer & Canfield and is now engaged in the general insurance business. He is meeting with good success in this undertaking and is well known as a representative and reliable citizen of Norwalk.

In 1889 Mr. Lawrence was united in marriage to Miss Amelia Schild, a native of Wood county, Ohio, and a daughter of George Schild. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence have one daughter, Marie, who was born on the 13th of April, 1892. His mother also lives with him. With the exception of the four years spent in lowa she always resided on the old Herrick homestead until her husband's death, when she came to Norwalk to live with her son. Mr. Lawrence is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and also of the Presbyterian church and these organizations indicate much of the nature of his interests and the rules which govern his conduct. His actions have ever been manly and sincere and while he has never sought to figure prominently in public life, in the locality where he lives he is highly respected.

Major A. McIntyre, a retired farmer of Fitchville township, Huron county, was born in Hinkley township, Medina county, Ohio, September 1, 1836, a son of Thomas and Ruth (Collony) McIntyre. The former was born at White Plains, Massachusetts, and is of Scotch descent, while the latter was a native of Braddock, Connecticut, and of Irish parentage. They were married and had two children before coming to Ohio in 1829. They settled in Hinkley, Medina county, where Mr. McIntyre took up the life of a farmer and prosecuted his labors as a minister of the Methodist Episcopal church. He was a very devout man and a great worker in the church, and his farm was for a number of years the scene of Methodist camp meetings, to which ministers and laymen of the faith flocked, sometimes from great distances. In 1846 he moved his family to Sandusky county, where they remained a year, then brought them to Huron county. In 1848 he located in Fitchville township, which was his home until his death in July, 1849. He was a strong and noble man, whose principal concern was that his twelve children might be well equipped to fight the battles of life. His widow made her home in Fitchville until 1886, when she went to Claire, Michigan, to visit her son Arthur, and there was taken sick and died.

Major A. McIntyre is the youngest of the family and the only one now living. He received a meager education in the common schools of Fitchville township and learned the trade of a carpenter. In 1856 he went to Kansas and during the two years he spent there participated in the border troubles. Many of his experiences were exciting and thrilling. On one occasion he was captured by the notorious John Brown, but when it became known that he was journeying for a physician to assist a sick person in the family with whom he was living, and that he was from Ohio, he was released. another occasion, a few months later, when going by stage from Lawrence, Kansas, to Kansas City, Missouri, both mere hamlets at the time, he found that one of his companions was his distinguished captor. Many are the events of those years that he can narrate, and they doubtless prepared him in some measure for the struggle that enveloped the nation a few years later. In this, too, Mr. McIntyre took a part. He enlisted in Company D, Second Ohio Heavy Artillery, August 23, 1863, and participated in all the battles of the Army of the Cumberland, but though he was ever at his post in the faithful performance of his duty, he came from the conflict without a wound and without having been captured. the 24th of August, 1865, he was mustered out of the service, and came directly to Norwalk, Ohio, where he found employment in the carshops of the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway. In the spring of 1866 he located in Fitchville but later in the year went to Kansas, not to stay, however, for he returned to Huron county and again secured a position with the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern. Five years later he engaged in contracting and building in Norwalk, in which he continued until 1884, when he returned to the farm in Fitchville, which has been his home ever since. He owns one hundred and three acres of land, of fine quality, on which he practiced a successful line of general farming to within the last five years, having since in large measure given up the active care and responsibility of it.

On the roth of January, 1863, Mr. McIntyre was married to Miss Mary St. John, a daughter of William and Ann (Hale) St. John. The St. John is a prominent and influential family of Fitchville township, to which they came from Connecticut in the early pioneer days. One son and three daughters are still living: Hubbard, of Greenwich township ; Myra, now Mrs. Benjamin Fessenden, of Fairfield township ; Charissa, the wife of Dalton Burton, of Olena, and Mary, the wife of our subject. To Mr. and Mrs. McIntyre have been born six children: William A., who is married and resides in Cleveland; Mary E., the wife of Levi C. Brothers, of Fitchville township; and Ella, Dessie, Burdette and Charles H., who have passed away.

In politics Mr. McIntyre is a republican, who cast his first vote for John C. Fremont in 1856, a few months before he was twenty-one. In 1872 he supported Horace Greeley, but has since then voted the republican ticket for the most part. He has ever taken an active interest in political matters and has frequently served as a delegate to conventions. In the public life of the township he has also participated, acting as trustee for a considerable period. In 1858 he was made a Mason and for long was active in the society's lodges, and was instrumental in establishing the commandery of the Knights Templar in Norwalk. The Norwalk G. A. R. post also includes him on its roll of active members, and on more than one occasion he has been delegated to represent it in the state and national conventions. Mr. McIntyre considers that his most active years have passed, but his interest in the affairs of the township has not diminished, nor his influence 1n promoting its progress and advancement.

Martin Gross

Martin Gross, president and treasurer of the Gross Lumber Company, of Bellevue, Ohio, was born in Germany, July 1, 1843, the son of William and Kathryn (Fritz) Gross. The parents, who died in their native land of Germany, reared a family of six children: John; William ; Elizabeth, deceased ; Kathryn; David, deceased; and Martin. A seventh child did not live beyond the period of infancy.

Martin Gross came to this country at the age of seventeen years and settled first at Rochester, New York, where he worked for perhaps six months, at the cabinet-maker's trade, which he had learned in Germany. From there he came to Bellevue, Ohio, in February, 1861, but though two of his brothers had come to this section of the state before him, he could find no work and of necessity sought employment on a farm. For about a and a half he worked for William and Henry Heyman, in Huron county, and then toward the close of the season he left to join the army fighting for the Union. On the oth of August, 1862, he was mustered into Company H, One Hundred and Seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry, joining his regiment at Cleveland. At the battle of Chancellorsville he was wounded in the leg and head, necessitating his remaining in the hospital for six months. Upon being reported fit for service, he was transferred to Company D of the Ninth Regiment of the Veteran Reserve Corps, at Washington, with which he remained until he was discharged June 29, 1865.

Upon his return from the field of battle, Mr. Gross located in Bellevue, Ohio, where he worked at the cabinet-maker's trade until 1867, when he saw an opportunity of entering the furniture business in partnership with John S. Wise. For fourteen years the venture prospered, but in 1881 Mr. Gross dissolved the firm in order that he might go into the lumber business with ]. H. Weber, who sold his interest in 1889 to C. D. Stone. When Mr. Stone died three years later, Mrs. Stone sold his share to Mr. Weber, and so the original partners were together again, conducting the business in common until Mr. Weber died, in 1895, when Mr. Gross bought his share. Three years afterward he formed a stock company with a declared capital of forty thousand dollars. Martin Gross was the president and treasurer of this new concern; George Smith was the vice president; and Martin E. Gross was the secretary. The board of directors included these men and Mrs. Martin Gross and James Spade. At present the board of directors consists of, besides the original officials, James Spade, Frank Smith, W. G. Gross and Charles A. Gross.

On the 1st of May, 1866, was solemnized the marriage of Mr. Gross to Miss Philippina Schwenk, the daughter of George Schwenk, who did not leave his native land of Germany. Nine children have been born to the couple. Louise, the eldest, married T. F. McLaughy, of Bellevue, and is the mother of three daughters, Norma, Ruth and Agnes. Lizzie married William Cramer and lives in To- ledo, with her family of three, Carl, Helen and Florence. Martin died at the age of eight months. Minnie married August Josenhaus, of Toledo, and is the mother of one son, George. Katie married Joseph Briehl, of Bellevue, and they have three sons, Martin, Charles and Joseph. Emma died at the age of eighteen. William G. married Miss Estella Cooley, and like his two younger brothers, Martin F. and Charles A., lives at Bellevue, being in business with their father. Martin F. married Miss Etta Brickman and is the father of a son, Paul. Charles A. married Miss Mabel Long.

Though so much of his time is given to the lumber business which he inaugurated, Mr. Gross has many other interests both in the world of affairs and socially and fraternally. He is on the board of directors of the Zehner Brothers Packing Company, of the Bellevue Savings Bank, and is a stockholder in the First National Bank. He is a member of the local G. A. R. post, and also affiliates witl, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Masons and the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. In the former, he has passed through all the chairs. In religious matters he gives his allegiance to the Lutheran church. Mr. Gross is a business man of prominence in his city ; his interests are wide and look to the development of Bellevue as well as to personal gain.

George P. Schild

A valuable farm of one hundred and seventy-seven acres in Peru township is the property of George P. Schild and annually pays tribute to his care and labor in bounteous harvests. His birth occurred in Lyme township, Huron county, Ohio, on the 4th of December, 1858, his parents being George and Catherine (Hesselbauch) Schild, both of whom were natives of Germany. In early manhood the father came to the United States alone and for a number of years worked on a lake boat running into Sandusky, Ohio. Subsequently he peddled merchandise throughout the vicinity and later gave his attention to general agricultural pursuits, first renting a tract of land in Erie county. Afterward he purchased a farm in Wood county, Ohio, and later traded that property for a farm belonging to Charles Moore in Sherman township, Huron county. the years passed and his financial resources increased, as the result of his well directed and untiring labor, he added to his landed holdings by additional purchase and became widely recognized as a most successful and enterprising agriculturist. He passed away in 1893, at the age of sixty-five years, his demise occurring on his farm of two hundred and sixty-five acres in Greenfield township. He assisted in the erection of the Lutheran church at Pontiac, and always remained one of its most active and helpful members. He was married three times and by his first wife, who died in early womanhood, had two children: one who passed away in infancy; and Lena, the wife of Sol Beck, of Peru township. The demise of his second wife occurred in Wood county, and she left a family of seven children to mourn her loss, namely: Carolina, who is the wife of George Linder, of Peru township; Libbie, who gave her hand in marriage to Ambrose Smith, of Péru township; George P., of this review; Charles, who is deceased; Mary, the wife of William Knoll, of Bellevue; Louise, the wife of Charles Luteman, of Norwalk ; and Anna, who is the wife of Bert Brooks, of Chicago Junction, Ohio. For his third wife George Schild chose Miss Charlotta Hick and their union was blessed with four children, as follows: Amelia, who is now the wife of Bert Lawrence, of Norwalk; August, who has passed away; William, a resident of Lansing, Michigan; and John, who makes his home in Cleveland, Ohio. The mother of these children still survives and is now living in Norwalk, Ohio.

George P. Schild obtained his education in the district schools of Wood and Huron counties and since putting aside his text-books has given his attention to the work of general farming. He has resided on his present farm of one hundred and seventy-seven acres in Peru township since 1879, and as the years have gone by has made a number of substantial improvements on the property, remodeling the house and barn, etc. He keeps his fields rich and arable through the rotation of crops and has studied, too, the best time and methods of planting and the best means of cultivating the soil. That his labors have been practical is indicated by the results which he has achieved, owning now one of the best farms of the community.

On the 23d of July, 1885, Mr. Schild was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Herner, a native of Sherman township and a daughter of Phedius and Lena Herner, who were natives of Germany but became early settlers of Huron county, Ohio. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Schild have been born three children: Gertrude, living in Peru township, who is the wife of John Scheid and has two children, Harold and Catherine; William H., whose birth occurred June 26, 1890; and Clayton, whose natal day was December 3, 1898. The last two are still under the parental roof.

At the polls Mr. Schild casts his ballot in support of the men and measures of the democracy and for four years served in the position of township trustee. At the present time he is doing effective service for the cause of education as a member of the school board. His religious faith is indicated by his membership in the Lutheran church at Pontiac, in which he has held various official positions, including those of trustee and deacon. Most of his life has been spent in Huron county, where he has a wide acquaintance and is favorably known.

B. D. Rowell is now filling the office of county treasurer in a manner creditable to himself and satisfactory to his constituents, for in the discharge of his duties he is manifesting business ability and systematic methods which have won him high commendation. He is numbered among Michigan's native sons, his birth having occurred in Jackson, that state, on the 19th of July, 1854, his parents being Daniel and Martha (Thompson). Rowell, who were natives of the state of New York. Both the paternal and maternal grandfathers were loyal defenders of American interests in the Revolutionary war. When but five years of age the father was taken by his parents to Indiana, the family home being established in Stark county. Both he and his wife spent their last days in Indiana, although in the meantime they had resided elsewhere. At the time of the Civil war Daniel Rowell espoused the cause of the Union, serving in the Twenty-ninth Indiana Regiment. He was an enthusiastic advocate of the cause of abolition and believing that the war was a forward step toward securing the freedom of the slaves and also because of his belief in the supremacy of the Federal government, he joined the boys in blue. He lost one son who was at the front defending the Union, and another son served throughout the war until its close.

B. D. Rowell is indebted to the public-school system of that state for the educational opportunities accorded him and he also engaged in teaching in the country schools in Indiana during his early manhood. He then took up the study of telegraphy and was associated with the Western Union until elected to office. As their representative he came to Norwalk and continued to act as operator here until he was chosen to the office of county treasurer in 1805. He has served two terms in the position and has been a faithful custodian of the public funds, being careful and systematic in the care of the public money and in all of the work of the office.

Mr. Rowell was married in 1876 to Miss Lucinda Deringer, a native of Hardin county, Ohio, and they now have one son, Harry E., who is a graduate of Buchtel College and is now residing in Toronto, Canada. Mr. Rowell is a member of the Masonic fraternity, being affiliated with Mount Vernon lodge. He also belongs to the Methodist church and while a man of modest, quiet, reserved manner, he is much respected for his genuine personal worth and for his creditable official record.

Irving Carpenter

Irving Carpenter has practiced law in Norwalk since 1905 and has been accorded a liberal clientage. He was born in Fairfield township, Huron county, October 24, 1879, his parents being Alvin J. and Ollie (Hodges) Carpenter. The father was born in Ripley township, December 27, 1854, and the mother's birth occurred in Missouri. The paternal grandfather, Leonard E. Carpenter, is also a native of this county, having started upon the journey of life in Fairfield township, December 21, 1829. He is still living at the venerable age of eighty years. His father was Asa Carpenter, who came from Connecticut to Ohio at an early epoch in the history of Huron county in company with his father, Daniel Carpenter, who settled in Fairfield township. He was a soldier of the Revolutionary war, participating in the battle of Lexington and in other engagements during his three years' service in Captain Macey's company. the removal westward the family became closely identified with events relative to the pioneer development and improvement of the county and were closely associated with its agricultural interests. In his later years Alvin J. Carpenter removed to Norwalk township and is now an active and prosperous farmer of that locality.

Irving Carpenter, an only child, was educated in the country schools and in the North Fairfield high school, from which he was graduated with the class of 1897. Subsequently he engaged in teaching for five years and during that period he also pursued a literary course in the Ohio Northern University. For three years he had charge of the schools of Lewistown, Logan county, Ohio, but he regarded this merely as an initial step to other professional labor and, taking up the study of law, was graduated from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor with the class of 1905. He then located for practice in Norwalk, where he has since remained, and in the intervening years he has come into close and prominent connection with the work of the courts, being accorded a liberal patronage.

Mr. Carpenter was married in 1907 to Miss Myrtle McCracken, a native of Bellefontaine, Ohio, and one daughter, Helen, was born to them in August, 1909. His fraternal relations are with Fairfield Lodge, No. 261, A. E. & A. M. and with Huron Lodge, No. 37, I. O. O. F. He is an exemplary representative of those fraternities, being in hearty sympathy with their principles and purposes, He also belongs to the Methodist church and is interested in all that pertains to the welfare and progress of the community. He represents one of the old and prominent pioneer families who from the earliest days in Huron county have been identified with its progress and upbuilding. In the work of general improvement he is actively interested and his cooperation can be counted upon to further various measures for the general good.

Byron B. Hall

Byron B. Hall, who is now living retired in Olena, is surrounded by a host of warm friends, who esteem him for his worth and for his high moral character. He is a native of Huron county, his birth having occurred February 26, 1844, on the old homestead farm where his father located in 1838. The parents, Rev. and Mrs. Franklin P. Hall, both engaged in teaching school for years, the former in the state of New York and subsequently in Ohio. His education was acquired in Cazenovia, New York. He was a Baptist in religious faith and for a half century engaged in preaching in this county. He organized the church of that denomination in Fitchville and in addition to preaching the Gospel, he officiated at more funeral services and married a larger number of couples during his work as a minister than any other minister in Huron county. His death occurred in 1800 and his memory is yet cherished by many, who were benefited by his Christian influence and by the words of truth which he proclaimed from the pulpit. In 1838 he was united in marriage to Miss Margaret Burns, who was born in Greene county, New York, and in 1832 accompanied her father's family on their removal to Huron county, Ohio, residing in Fitchville township up to the time of her mar- Other members of the Burns family were residents of that township up to 1873.

Byron B. Hall was reared on the homestead farm in Fairfield township, which place is now in his possession and comprises one hundred twelve and a half acres. He was afforded excellent educational advantages in the schools of Oberlin and Lebanon, Ohio, and, preparing himself for the teacher's profession, he taught in the public schools for a long period. In 1898, however, he retired from the pro- fession and removed to his farm, where he spent a few years, but is now living retired in the village of Olena, where he is surrounded by all the comforts of life.

Mr. Hall was married December 24, 1872, to Miss Martha A. Hewet, who was born in Warrensville, Ohio, October 26, 1844. Mrs. Hall was graduated from the Cleveland Central high school in 1864, after which she engaged in teaching in the Berea and the Medina high schools. She was a devoted Christian woman, prominent in the work of the church and Sunday school, was a model housekeeper, fond of her home and church, and constantly sought to do good wherever opportunity offered. death was the result of an accident, and her demise was a heavy blow not only to her own household but to a wide circle of friends as well. The only child of Mr. and Mrs. Hall, Clara M., was educated in the Huron high school and in Oberlin College. She is now engaged in teaching in the public schools of Montpelier, Ohio.

Mr. Hall supports the men and measures of the republican party, while his religious faith is indicated by his membership in the Baptist church. He is a man of exemplary habits, strict integrity and has a strong personality, and he is now enjoying in honorable retirement the fruits of his former toil.

William Stein

William Stein, owning and operating a valuable and well improved farm of one hundred and seventy-six acres in Lyme township, was born in Ridgefield township, Huron county, November 9, 1861, his parents being Jacob and Philamena (Brecker) Stein, both of whom were natives of Germany. The father, whose birth occurred December 13, 1833, came alone to the United States at the age of eighteen years, taking up his abode at Monroeville, Ohio. During the following eleven years he worked as a farm hand for various agriculturists of the vicinity, while in 1860 he was married and subsequently operated a rented farm for four years. He then came to Lyme township and purchased eighty-four acres of land which he cleared and on which he erected a dwelling, continuing to make his home on that farm for about twenty-three years. On the expiration of that period he bought his present place of ninety-three acres - a well improved and productive tract of land. He is a prominent and public-spirited citizen of the community and has capably served as trustee of Lyme township for five years. His interest in moral advancement is deep and sincere and he contributed liberally for the erection of the Evangelical church at Monroeville, while later he helped to build the Lutheran church of Lyme township. His residence in this county now covers fiftyeight years and he was one of the worthy pioneer settlers whose labors contributed in no small measure to the early development and upbuilding of the community along many lines. His wife also came to Huron county at an early day and here they reared their family of seven children, namely: William, of this review; Henry ; Sarah, the wife of Andrew Schafer, who resides in Cleghorn, Iowa; Jacob; Lewis, who is deceased ; Emma, the deceased wife of Gus Knoll; and Bena, who became the wife of George Schafer.

William Stein obtained a good practical education in the district schools and, being reared on his father's farm, early became familiar with the duties and labors that fall to the lot of the agriculturist. Throughout his entire business career he has been identifed with general farming interests, now owning a rich and productive tract of one hundred and seventy-six acres in Lyme township, to the cultivation and improvement of which he devotes his time and energies. The place is lacking in none of the equipments and accessories of a model farming property of the twentieth century, and the commodious and substantial brick residence was erected by Mr. Stein in 1004. He also cultivates rented land in addition to his own farm and the success which has attended his undertakings is but the merited reward of his persistent and well directed labor and capable management.

On the 2d of April, 1891, Mr. Stein was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Ohlemacher, a daughter of Philip and Christina (Hunt) Ohlemacher, of Oxford, Ohio. Unto them have been born five children: Norma, Albert, Edwin, Elsie and Dorothy, all at home. Mr. Stein is a valued member of the Lutheran church, in which he has held various official positions and in the work of which he is deeply and helpfully interested. of his life has been passed in this county and, while his career has been uneventful in some respects, he belongs to that class of substantial and representative citizens, who constitute the real strength of the nation by reason of their business activity, their loyalty in citizenship and their honor and integrity in private life.

D. J. C. Arnold

The business ability and enterprising spirit of D. J. C. Arnold have found tangible expression in the establishment and control of an extensive manufacturing enterprise at New London. He is engaged in the manufacture of brick-yard supplies and machinery and the business has now reached large and profitable proportions. It is growing year by year.

Mr. Arnold was born in Adams, Massachusetts, 1854. His father, Elisha Arnold, was also a native of that locality and a representative of an old New England family. He married Electa Hemmingway and, establishing their home in Adams, Massachusetts, their son, D. J. C. Arnold, was there reared, pursuing his education in the public schools. He was a young man of about twenty-two when in 1876 he came to New London. From the time that he put aside his text-books he has always been identified with manufacturing interests and the lumber business and in New London he became associated with trade interests as a manufacturer of brick-vard supplies, starting business in a modest way, his output consisting only of molds, trucks, etc. Under his capable supervision and wise direction the trade constantly expanded and the factory is now one of the leading industrial institutions of the county. He now manufactures a full line of brick machinery and the business is very extensive and increases annually. Mr. Arnold has been watchful of all the indications pointing to success. Prompt, energetic and notablv reliable, he does not delay in filling contracts and lives up to the spirit as wel! as the letter of the law in all of his business relations. His reliability stands as unquestioned fact in hís career his enterprise has enabled him to accomplish important and gratifying results. In addition to his manufacturing interests he likewise figures prominently in financial circles, having for many years been the vice president of the New London National Bank.

In 1875 Mr. Arnold wedded Miss Mary Hemingway, a native of New London, who died in 1886. His present wife bore the maiden name of Julia West and isa native of Wellington, Ohio. By the first marriage there were three children and two of the second marriage., namely: J. H., who is an able assistant of his father. in business; Charles H. ; Mrs. Anna A. Rorick ; Louise; and Gracie. The family attends the Methodist church, to which Mr. Arnold belongs, and politically he is a republican and has served as a member of the city council. He consented to hold office from a sense of duty rather than from any desire for political preferment but at all times takes a warm interest in the city's welfare and does everything in his power to promote its progress and advancement. His labors are of a practical nature and the worth of his work is widely acknowledged by his fellow townsmen.

A well known and valued representative of the farming interests of Bronson township is Wilmer B. McCague. He was born September 9, 1863, on the farm where he now makes his home and in his life work he has displayed energy, enterprise and diligence which have enabled him to greatly increase the value of his property and win substantial success as the years have gone by. His parents were George W. and Esther E. (Selover) McCague. The family was founded in America by Thomas McCague, who was born in Ireland, and his wife Jeanette Cochran, a native of Scotland. In the year 1774 they came to the United States and settled in Philadelphia where Thomas McCague, the grandfather of our subject, was born and reared. The date of his birth was 1784 and after arriving at years of maturity he married Rosanna Coyan. A removal was made by the family from Philadelphia to Beaver county, Pennsylvania, and in a subsequent generation the family was founded in Holmes county, Ohio. George W. McCague, the father of our subject, was born near McKeesport, Pennsylvania, April 19, 1829. It was about 1845 or 50 that the family home was established in Huron county. G. W. McCague was united in marriage to Miss Esther E. Selover, who was born in New York, September 16, 1840. Her father Isaac Selover was born in New Jersey, May 2, 1819, and having arrived at years of maturity he married Cornelia Westfall, whose birth occurred in the same state, January 21, 1817. She came to Ohio with her husband, Isaac Selover, in 1841. He had purchased a tract of land near Olena and a few years later, upon his death, left his widow with two little daughters. She personally conducted the farm until her daughters were grown and married and after the death of her elder daughter's husband she assisted in rearing her three boys. Her younger daughter also died and three more boys were thus committed to her care. The motto of this noble woman seemed in harmony with the teaching "not to be ministered unto, but to minister," for her life was spent in lending a helping hand to the sick and suffering. She was a daughter of Simeon Westfall, who was born in New Jersey in 1782, and of Esther Brink, whose birth occurred September 14, 1790.

Wilmer B. McCague spent his youthful days on the home farm and his training was such as to make him well qualified to carry on agricultural pursuits on his own account when he attained his majority. He never falters in the pursuit of a persistent purpose, works earnestly and persistently to accomplish the end in view and as the years have gone by he has harvested rich crops which annually bring to him a substantial return. His fields present a neat and attractive appearance and altogether the farm is one of the desirable properties of the community.

On the 22d of November, 1893, Mr. McCague was married to Miss Abbie C. Smedley, who was born December 6, 1860, and is a daughter of Lindorf and Catherine (Light) Smedley. Lindorf Smedley was a son of Chester and Clarissa (Landon) Smedley, who were natives of Litchfield, Connecticut, and Chester Smedley was a son of Ephraim and Anna (Gibbs) Smedley. Unto Mr. and Mrs. McCague have been born three daughters: Catherine Esther, born March 12, 1895; Vera Jane, born July 6, 1896; and Mae Lue, born February 13, 1900. The parents are members of the Disciple church and Mr. McCague is a republican in his political views. He does not seek nor desire office but concentrates his energies upon his business affairs which are capably conducted. He has always lived in this community and is well known here, having a circle of friends almost coextensive with the circle of his acquaintance.

Gardiner McPherson, the owner of an excellent farm of one hundred and twenty-five acres in Bronson township, is devoting his time and energies to its cultivation with gratifying results. His birth occurred in Fairfield township, Huron county, Ohio, on the 1st of March, 1849, his parents being Andrew and Elizabeth (McPherson) McPherson. His maternal grandfather was William McPherson. Andrew McPherson and his wife reared a family of three children, namely: Mary, Isabella and Gardiner.

The last named obtained his education in the common schools and early gained a practical knowledge of farming through the assistance which he rendered his father in the work of the fields. He has made his home upon the place where he now resides since 1860, the property coming into his possession at the time of his father's death. It is a valuable and well improved farm of one hundred and twenty-five acres, located in Bronson township, and the fields pay annual tribute to the care and labor which is bestowed upon them in bounteous harvests.

As a companion and helpmate on the journey of life Mr. McPherson chose Miss Orlinda Angell, a daughter of Ephraim and Eliza (Adams) Angell. Their union has been blessed with two children, Marian and Theresa.

Politically Mr. McPherson gives his allegiance to the men and measures of the republican party and has capably served in the capacity of township trustee for a number of years. His fraternal relations are with the Maccabees. Having spent his entire life in this county, he has a wide acquaintance here and his salient characteristics are such as have gained for him the friendly regard and good will of all with whom he has been associated through either business or social relations.

William D. Brooks

William D. Brooks, a prosperous, up-to-date and enterprising agriculturist of Wakeman township, is the owner of one hundred thirteen and one-half acres of rich and productive farming land. His father, Thomas Brooks, was born in Huttersfeld, England, on the 23d of May, 1816, and came to the United States when about twenty-four years of age. In his native land, he had become familiar with the trades of a machinist and weaver. On landing in this country, he made his way to Cincinnati, Ohio, but after a short time removed to Akron, being employed in the woolen mills of that city for about two years. During that period he was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Bernell, a daughter of William and Elizabeth Bernell Her father, who was likewise an Englishman and was also employed in the Akron mills, subsequently returned to his native land and there passed away. On leaving, Thomas Brooks removed to Black river, near Lake Erie in Lorain county, where he purchased a farm and during the two years of his residence there his son William was born. He next took up his abode in Terryville, Erie county, Ohio, where he began the operation of a woolen mill for Speers & Ward. He operated this mill successfully for probably fifty years, under all the changes of ownership, continuing its management until the factory was finally destroyed by high flood. It was never rebuilt. The industry was one of great importance during its time, wool being carded and spun at the mill for families living for miles around, as in that early day the housewives wove their own goods. In connection with his other interests, Mr. Brooks also conducted a farm, purchasing land as opportunity offered. He first became interested in Huron county lands at the time he bought some property on the Butler road, it being now a part of the Edward Denman farm. He continued to reside at Terryville, however, until his sons were grown, when he established his home in Wakeman township on the farm where our subject now lives, the family moving into a log house which Mr. Brooks had previously erected. This district was still a forest region and wild game abounded, so that the sons found ample opportunity to indulge their love of hunting. The last deer known to have been killed in Wakeman township, was shot on the Brooks farm by DeWitt Ennis on the same day that the steam sawmill, more lately owned by French & Arnold, on the Butler road was put in operation. Soon after coming to the United States Thomas Brooks took out his naturalization papers and, though taking no active part in politics, he always kept well informed on the questions and issues of the day. He was a man of progressive ideas and positive convictions and his influence was always given on the side of right, truth, justice and progress. Unto him and his wife were born two sons. Charles, who died some years ago, held a responsible position with the Big Four Railroad Company for fourteen years. He passed away in Cin- and lies buried beside his parents Wakeman cemetery. His. son, William N. Brooks, is now a resident of Chicago. William D., the other son of Thomas Brooks, is now the only surviving member of his father's family.

William D. Brooks obtained his education in the district schools of Terryville and Wakeman township. His time and energies have been given to general agricultural pursuits with excellent success and he is now in possession oí part of the family estate, comprising one hundred thirteen and one-half acres of valuable land. The property is weil improved and presents a most neat and thrifty appearance, indicating plainly the supervision of a practical and progressive owner.

In his political views, Mr. Brooks is a stanch republican and takes an active and helpful interest in all matters pertaining to the public welfare. He has capably served his fellow townsmen in the position of road supervisor and also as a school director. His religious faith is indicated by his membership in the Congregational church, to the support of which he contributes liberally of his time and means. Having now resided in this county for more than fifty years, he is largely familiar with its annals from a pioneer period down to the present time. Not only has he seen this section of the state grow from a wild country, with only a few white inhabitants, to a rich agricultural country, containing thousands of good homes and acres of growing towns, inhabited by an industrious, prosperous, enlightened and progressive people, but he has participated in the slow, persistent work of development which was necessary to produce a change which is so complete that it has come to be popularly referred to as magical.

Joshua B. Barnes

Joshua B. Barnes was a prosperous farmer, a successful auctioneer and an exemplary citizen of Clarksfield township, where he was born September 27, 1848, a son of William and Helen (Bissel) Barnes. Both the Bissels and the Barnes were among those families that braved the hardships of pioneer life. The former of the two came from Danbury, Connecticut, and the latter from New York state, and both became prominent in their respective communities. William Barnes became widely known as a farmer who had won a comfortable position in life through hard work and was widely respected for his strong character.

Joshua B. Barnes grew up at home under the guidance of his parents, assisting in the ordinary work of the farm. During the winter months he attended the district schools of the county and always stood at the head his class and as the ringleader in all boyish pranks and sports. At the age of nineteen he went to Michigan, where he worked on the farms of relatives for nine years. At the end of that period he returned to Clarksfield township, this county, where he purchased a farm of one hundred and fifty-eight acres in the same neighborhood in which he had been born and in which his parents had lived for so many years. This was his home until his death. As soon as he took up his residence here he became a prominent figure in the farming community. Large harvests richly repaid his arduous toil, and the several business enterprises he undertook prospered in proportion. At the time of his death he possessed two hundred and sixty acres, all fine land to start with, but much improved through the excellent cultivation he practiced for so many years.

On the 21st of December, 1886, Mr. Barnes was married to Miss Belle Kemp, the daughter of John and Susanna (Wellburn) Kemp, of Camden, Lorain county, Ohio, who were married October 15, 1854. The father was born in Lancastershire, England, March 20, 1821, and came to America with his brother at the age of thirty-one. He settled in Grafton, Ohio, where he engaged in farm work, and in a short time by industry and economy was able to save enough to buy a farm in Lorain county. When he arrived in this country he had almost no cap- ital, but he attained to a comfortable position before his death. Two years after his arrival here he married and became the father of ten children, five of whom are living. They are Edgar, a commissioner of Lorain county; Mary; Belle; Lucy; and Mabel. William, Ezra, John, Charles, and Elizabeth, are all deceased. Mr. Kemp died November 13, 1901, and his wife passed away August 4, 1909.

The republican party always found in Mr. Barnes a stanch supporter of its principles and he took an active interest in local politics, serving as township trustee and as a member of the board of education for a great many years. He also filled the office of justice of the peace for two terms and refused to again accept the office despite the great pressure brought to bear upon him by his many friends. He was probably the most popular man in the eastern part of the county.

Mr. Barnes was taken from this world February 20, 1909, and is mourned by a large number of persons, who through the intercourse of years had come to know and love the man for what he was. The success of his work procured the goodwill of his fellow-citizens, but his loyalty and fearless support of what he believed to be right drew to him stanch friends, and at the same time his ready wit and jovial good nature assured him a welcome in whatever gatherings he chanced tobe. He was a hardworking, enterprising farmer and a successful auctioneer, and in all his business dealings was found to be upright and honorable, a man whose integrity of purpose in his intercourse with his fellows was never questioned. In fact, it may truthfully be said that he was a man who had no enemies. He was buried in the Methodist Episcopal cemetery at Clarksfield.

Henry Heyman

Among the successful agriculturists of Huron county, is numbered Henry Heyman who, through years of patient toil and economic living, has become the owner of a well improved farm in Lyme township, whereon he now resides. A native of Ohio, he was born in Sherman township, this county, December 2, 1871, a son of William A. and Jennett (Moore) Heyman, both of whom were born in Germany, the former in 1832 and the latter in 1836. William A. Heyman, when a mere boy of seventeen years, left his home and friends in the fatherland, to sail alone for America, seeking opportunities in the new world that did not exist in his own country. Journeying overland until he came to the then wild prairies of Ohio, he decided to make his home in Sherman township, where he was married and lived the life of a hardy pioneer, for the first two years working out as a farm hand for farmers of that locality. However, having been industrious and persevering, at the end of that time, he was able to buy a farm of his own, consisting of two hundred and fifty-two acres which he himself cleared, adding improvements from year to year. On this farm, in Sherman township, he resided until his death which occurred in December, 1904, having survived his wife, the mother of our subject, for twenty-eight years. Respected and honored by his fellow citizens, during his life here, he filled many prominent township offices, having been justice of the peace for twenty years, trustee for three years and assessor for two years. His religious faith was that of the Reformed church and he gave liberally of his means for the support of a church of that denomination at Hunt's Corners. He was married twice and his home was blessed with thirteen children, namely: Charles; Mary, who married William Boehler; Emma, who became the wife of John Miller; David; Benjamin; Adam; William; Henry ; Isaac; Jacob; Clara; and two, a half brother and sister who died in infancy.

Henry Heyman attended the district schools of Sherman township, where he resided with his parents until he was twenty-one years of age, assisting his father in the fields in the summer seasons. When he became of age, he started out to earn his own living, working for monthly wages on different farms of that locality for three years, having carefully saved his earnings until he was able to rent a small farm of fifty-seven acres which, after eight years of persevering labor and careful expenditure, he was enabled to buy, having erected thereon a comfortable home, barn and outbuildings for the shelter of his grain and stock.

On Thanksgiving Day, of the year 1891, was celebrated the marriage of Henry Heyman and Alma Tickner. Mrs. Heyman was born in Canada and is a daughter of Eugene and Nancy Tickner, who later made their home at Weaver's Corners. By her marriage she has become the mother of seven children: Harley, Orvil, Ila, Gordon, Lloyd, Viola and one child who is yet an infant. Mr. Heyman engages in general farming and also teaming to some extent. The family attend the Lutheran church of which he is a member. A life of industry and upright character, entitle him to honorable mention with the leading agriculturists of Lyme township.

Joseph Fisher

Joseph Fisher, devoting his time and energies to the work ot general farming, is the owner of a well improved tract of seventy acres in Ridgefield township, on which he makes his home. His birth occurred in Peru township, Huron county, Ohio, on the 25th of March, 1855, his parents being Andrew and Stephenia (Rimmley) Fisher, both of whom were natives of Germany. It was in 1848 that the father crossed the Atlantic to the United States, taking up his abode in Peru township, this county, and opening a blacksmith shop at Macksville. He thus remained an active factor in the industrial interests of the county until the time of his demise, passing away when he had attained the age of sixty-three years. His wife had accompanied her parents on their emigration to the new world in 1848, the family home being established in Peru township, this county. She was sixty-seven years of age at the time she was called to her final rest and left an extensive circle of friends to mourn her death. By her marriage, she had become the mother of eight children, namely: Frances, who is the widow of Joseph Shaffer; Lawrence; Joseph, of this review; Andrew; Lanie, the wife of Joseph Weisenburger ; Albert ; Rosie, who is the wife of George Smith; and Minnie, who gave her hand in marriage to Russell Page.

In the acquirement of an education Joseph Fisher attended school at Macksville and also spent one year in the high school at Norwalk. He continued a resident of Macksville until nineteen years of age and since that time has carried on general agricultural pursuits in Ridgefield township, where he owns a rich and productive tract of land of seventy acres. As the years have gone by, he has placed many substantial improvements on the property and in the conduct of his farming interests, has won a measure of success that entitles him to recognition among the prosperous, progressive and enterprising citizens of the community.

On the oth of October, 1883, Mr. Fisher was united in marriage to Miss Lizzie Gefell, who was born in this county in May, 1856, and is a daughter of Hugo and Josephine Gefell, of this county. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Fisher have been born six children: Mary ; William, who wedded Miss Rose Cramer and makes his home in Ridgefield township; Florence; Maud; Albert; and Robert. Fraternally, Mr. Fisher is identified with the Red Men at Norwalk. Both he and his wife have an extensive circle of warm friends throughout the county in which they have spent their entire lives, having ever displayed those sterling traits of character which in every land and clime awakens admiration and regard.

John Gates

John Gates, a resident farmer of Peru township, who owns and cultivates one hundred and fifty-nine acres of fine land, was born in Sherman township on the 17th of March, 1859, his parents being Joseph and Elizabeth Gates, both of whom were natives of Germany. In that country, they were reared and married and came to Huron county, Ohio, about two years later. They settled first in Sherman township, where they bought thirty acres of land, and to this they added from time to time as their financial resources increased, until at his death Joseph Gates was the owner of a valuable tract of one hundred and sixty acres. He died when seventy-nine years of age, while his wife departed this life at the age of sixty-six years. They were both consistent members of the Catholic church of Sherman township and all who knew them esteemed them for their many sterling traits of character. Their family numbered eight children, as follows: Joe, residing in Norwalk township ; Benjamin, who makes his home in Sherman township; Michael, also of Sherman township; John, of this review; Kathryn, the wife of John Kopping, of Norwich township; Barbara, the wife of George Mey-

John Gates was born and reared in Sherman township and there lived until he attained the age of forty-two years. In his youthful days, he attended the district and German schools and through the periods of vacation, was trained in the work of the farm, and throughout his entire life, he has carried on agricultural pursuits. He first bought one hundred acres of land in Sherman township and lived thereon for about twelve years. He then sold forty-three acres of the tract and made investment in the farm on which he now resides, purchasing the property from George Baker. He has made many improvements on the place in the intervening years and in 1907, erected a large frame residence which is conveniently arranged and tastefully furnished.

In the fall of 1889, Mr. Gates sought a companion and helpmate for the journey of life and took to his new home as his wife Miss Rose Cooper, a daughter of Peter and Mary (Myers) Cooper, of Sherman township. Her parents are still living in that township, where they reared their family of five children, Rose, Cora, Emma, Alfred and Ida, who died at the age of eight years. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Gates was blessed with three children, Olive, Carl and Wilma, all yet at home.

Mr. Gates is a prominent, active and helpful member of the Catholic church of Sherman township and his life is in harmony with his professions. His attention and energies are largely given to his general farming interests and what he has accomplished represents the fit utilization of his innate powers and talents. He has always worked diligently and persistently to attain the success which he is now enjoying and which places him with the representative agriculturists of the county.

One of the enterprises of highest character in Norwalk is the photograph studio of C. S. Bateham, whose standing in his profession is established not only by the consensus of public opinion, but also by his professional brethren who have accorded him high honors in their ranks. A native of Ohio, Mr. Bateham was born in Painesville, July 31, 1868. His father, M. B. Bateham, was a native of England and when a young man, came to the United States with his parents. He moved to Columbus in 1845, where he owned and edited the Ohio Cultivator and was not only successful and prominent in business circles, but also became well known in connection with the movements for the advancement of horticultural interests in the state and served as secretary of the Ohio Horticultural Society from its beginning, until his death in 1880. His wife who bore the maiden name of Josephine Penfield, spent the last seventeen years of her life lecturing and writing, as a department superintendent of the National Women's Christian Temperance Union.

While spending his boyhood days under the parental roof, C. S. Bateham pursued his education in the public schools of Painesville and afterward took up the study of photography. He spent four years as a representative of the profession in Elyria and in January, 1891, came to Norwalk, purchasing the gallery of Mr. Park, the fcrmer owner of the old Edmondson gallery. At this place, Mr. Bateham has since conducted his studio, which is now well equipped for the conduct of the business in accordance with the most modern processes, inventions and improvements. In 1806, he leased a store room in connection with his studio and has since conducted an art store in addition to his photographic work. His store is filled with carefully selected pictures and a variety of frames that would be a credit to many a larger city. His own artistic nature has been cultivated and with strong appreciation of the value of light and shade, of pose and color, he is doing excellent portrait work, securing results which are both natural and artistic. He has always been in a foremost place in the work for the advancement and elevation of photography and for many years, he filled various offices in the Ohio- Michigan Photographers Association, acting for two years as its president. In 1908 he was one of the organizers of the Professional Photographers Society, of Ohio, and was chosen its first president, which position he is now filling. He has won many medals for his work at state and national photographers' conventions and has a splendid studio, thoroughly modern in every particular. The work which he does is most attractive and his ability brings him an extensive and growing patronage.

While his professional duties make heavy demands upon his energies, Mr. Bateham also finds time for active and helpful cooperation in public affairs. He is one of the vice-presidents of the Chamber of Commerce, is greatly interested in the city's welfare and manifests a most patriotic spirit in his devotion to the public good.

In Mr. Bateham was married in Elyria, Ohio, to Miss Katharine Haines, a daughter of Dr. E. P. Haines, of that city, and they have two sons, Boyd E., born July 12, 1894; and Evander P., born June 28, 1897. Bateham is a Knight Templar Mason and is identified with other fraternal and social organizations. He is a man of unfailing courtesy and his geniality, kindness and deference for the opinions of others, have won for him the unqualified respect of all with whom he has come in contact.

Byron J. Ernsberger

Byron J. Ernsberger, a successful representative of the agricultural interests of Huron county, owning and operating an excellent farm of one hundred and ninety acres in Bronson township, is a native scn of the county, his birth having here occurred on the 22d of December, 1858. His parents, Jacob and Sarah A. (Wheeler) Ernsberger, were natives of New York and Huron county, Olio, respectively. The maternal grandfather of our subject was Edward Wheeler. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Ernsberger reared the following children: Andrew, Albert, John D., David E., Byron J. and Emma.

Byron J. Ernsberger has made his home on his present farm in Bronson township, since 1881 and, having brought the fields under a high state of cultivation, annually harvests good crops from which he derives a gratifying income. He is

On the 26th of October, 1880, Mr. Ernsberger was united in marriage to Miss Anna Park, who was born in 1860, a daughter of Joseph and Martha (Pilgrim) Park. Mr. and Mrs. Park, who were born in the years 1828 and 1835 respectively, reared a family of four children, namely: Anna, Charlie, Della and Jay. Mr. and Mrs. Ernsberger have two children: Clara, now the wife of David Mead; and Park.

Mr. Ernsberger exercises his right of franchise in support of the men and measures of the republican party, the principles of which he believes are most conducive to good government. His religious faith connects him with the Presbyterian church, while fraternally he has been identified with the Maccabees for many years. He has spent his entire life in this county and is therefore widely and favorably known, commanding the high regard of all with whom he has been associated. |

Hugh A. McDonald, a well known and successful agriculturist of Bronson township, is also the treasurer and a director of the Ohio Mutual Tornado, Cyclone & Windstorm Association. His birth occurred in the house where he still resides, his natal day being June 6, 1876. His parents were Angus and Harriett Elizabeth (Adriance) McDonald, the former born in Indiana in 1846, while the latter's birth occurred in the state of New York in 1851. Roger McDonald, the paternal grandfather of our subject, was born on the Isle of Skye in Scotland in 1824 and emigrated to the United States when about nineteen years of age, taking up his abode in Huron county, Ohio. His wife, who bore the maiden name of Charlotte Parrott, was born in England about 1823. The maternal grandparents of Hugh A. McDonald were James and Maria (Snyder) Adriance, both of whom were natives of New York. Mr. McDonald of this review has but one sister, Elnora V.

Hugh A. McDonald has always continued to reside in Bronson township in the house where he was born, with the exception of four years while attending school at Norwalk, and throughout his entire business career has been successfully identified with general agricultural pursuits. He is likewise serving as the treasurer and a director of the Ohio Mutural Tornado, Cyclone & Windstorm Association and for seven years was the secretary of the Huron County Farmers Mutual Fire Association, but resigned the latter office in the spring of 1909. In all of his business affairs he is alert and enterprising and has gained favorable recognition as one of the prosperous, energetic and progressive citizens of his native county.

On the 26th of October, 1897, Mr. McDonald was united in marriage to Miss Rose Furniss, who was born in August, 1874, her parents being William F. and Barbena (Hildebrand) Furniss, the former a native of Germany. Mr. and Mrs. Furniss reared a family of nine children, namely: Charles F., Gustavus, John D., Rose, Lucy, Emma, Anna, Lillian and Edith. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Mc-

Donald has been blessed with three children: Roger Bruce, who was born May I9, 1899; Furniss Angus, whose birth occurred on the 24th of April, 1904; and Donald, whose natal day was May 16, 1908.

In the fall of 1968 Mr. McDonald was elected to the office of county commissioner on the democratic ticket by about nine hundred votes. When taking into consideration the fact that this county has a normal republican majority of from nine to twelve hundred, it will be seen that he possesses in an unusual degree the confidence and trust of his fellow townsmen. Fraternally he is identified with the Maccabees and the Grange. The rules which govern his conduct and shape his life are such as command respect and admiration in every land and clime, and in the community where his-entire life has been spent Hugh A. McDonald is honored and esteemed by all who know him.

It is a well known fact that members of the bar have been more prominent in public life than any other class of citizens. The reason of this is not far to seek for the qualities that enable them to win success in practice before the courts also qualify them for leadership in other directions. Mr. Beattie is by no means a man in public life in the sense that he seeks political preferment, for the honors and emoluments of office yet nevertheless he has done not a little to mold public thought and action, his opinions frequently constituting the influencing force in affairs which are of vital importance to Norwalk.

Born in Ashland county, Ohio, on the of June, 1853, his parents were John and Isabel (Thom) Beattie, both of whom were natives of Scotland. The father came to the United States and located in Ashland county in 1836, while the following year witnessed the arrival of the lady whom he afterward made his wife. He became a successful, prominent and influential farmer and continued to engage in general agricultural pursuits until his death 'which occurred January 8, 1883, when he was sixty-eight years of age. In his family were eleven children.

A. M. Beattie, the fifth in order of birth, supplemented his public-school course by study in the Normal School. He afterward engaged in teaching for a number of years and with desire to become a member of the bar, he took up the study of law in the office and under the direction of Judge Curtiss, of Ashland. Subsequently, he pursued a course in law in the State University of Indiana and was graduated with the class of 1877. The following year, he located for practice in New London, Ohio, where he formed a partnership under the name of Laning & Beattie. This connection was dissolved in 1882, and Mr. Beattie continued alone until 1884, when he was elected clerk of the county court and so served for six years. On the expiration of that period, he resumed active practice and has become one of the leading attorneys of the county. His knowledge of the law is comprehensive and exact and his application of legal principles correct. In the work of the office, which must always precede a strong presentation of a case in the courts, he prepares for defense as well as attack, viewing his cause from every possible standpoint. He is, therefore, never surprised by some unexpected attack and counsel and court listen to him with attention, knowing that there are few, if any, fallacies in his argument. Aside from his practice, he has also been connected with business and financial affairs of this city. He became one of the organizers of the Norwalk Steel Company, an important manufacturing enterprise of this city.