Washington Township (part 1 of 6)

Washington Township

of their claim to be considered the pioneers of this township. There is a stone mound on an elevated point near the residence of Eli Smoots, two miles south of Utica. It is seventy-five feet in circumference at the base and fourteen feet high. The base, to the height of six feet, is composed of earth, upon which is a layer of flat stone from two to twenty pounds in weight, which appear to have been gathered from the surface of the ground around the mound. This layer of stone is about eight feet thick, and over it is a thin layer of decayed vegetable matter. Upon the side of this mound stands a maple tree two feet in diameter.

Some years ago some person dug a hole from apex to base without making any other discovery than evidences of fire at various points; but a sub sequent party, beginning in this pit, about five feet below the surface, took out a few stones and exhumed portions of two skeletons, including portions of the skulls and teeth. These fragments were placed in possession of Dr. Rogers, of Utica.

Southeast of this point, on the same ridge, is a small mound of similar construction; and a quarter of a mile further in the same direction, near the lake, is a common earth mound, originally twelve feet -high, but now much reduced by cultivation.

On a direct line with the above works, in the edge of Burlington, stands the circular earthwork mentioned in the history of that township. It appears to belong to a chain of lookout posts, extending from the stone mound, which overlooks the broad valley of the Licking, to the great mound at Homer.

and west when this township was first settled, and the pioneers made the acquaintance of but few of them. The general feeling between the whites and Indians at that time was one of peace, with an occasional exception among the pioneers of some who had suffered in the earlier Indian wars from their peculiar mode of warfare. There were a few whose deadly hatred could only leave them with their breath. To this cause may be attributed the tragedy of "Squawtown," two miles east of Utica, in which McLean, Hughes (not Elias), and others played a game of cards to decide who should shoot a certain squaw.*

The testimony in the court of justice pointed to McLean as the man who won the distinction. He was found guilty and sentenced to two years in the State prison. The best authority claims that he was pardoned a short time before the expiration of his sentence and died soon after, others claiming that he died in prison. One more familiar with the family than any other living witness says he was pardoned, and before leaving prison an official said to him: "McLean, you claim to be innocent, tell us who the guitly party is?" His answer was: "I am innocent, but I have suffered; one is enough to suffer, and I decline to tell." it is pierced by the broad valley of the Licking, may be considered abrupt, but there is very little of it too steep for cultivation. It is well watered by the North and Lake forks of the Licking, and the numerous rivulets that go to make up those streams. 'There is a beautiful lake of clear water two miles south of Utica, near the bank of Lake fork, without an outlet; when full it covers nearly one hunared acres. A more particular reference to this lake will be found in the topographical chapter of this work.

On the highlands oak abounds, but the township has been favored with a great variety of timber. The broad, rich bottoms, as well as the adjoining table-lands, abound in walnut, sugar, beech, sycamore, buckeye and other varieties of hard wood.

In September, 1805, Joseph Conard emigrated from Loudoun county, Virginia; and in the fall of 1806 settled in the southern part of Knox county, Ohio, near the line of Washington township, Jicking county. He returned to Virginia, married Jane Butcher, and returned to his cabin home. In 1808 he purchased a farm in.this township of Dr. Jonas Stanbery, upon which he resided until his death, which occurred February 12, 1873, at the age of nearly eighty-nine. If not the first settler he was among the first in the township. No claim appears that any one settled in the township before 1808. In 1809 Mr. Conard sunk some tan-vats near his house, and was connected with that business at that spot up to the date of his death. He was a member of the Methodist church sixty-seven years. The Indians, he said, were his friends. He obtained his most trusty rifle of an Indian named Tusco. He christened it Tusco, and it became his constant companion; furnishing not only his own family with meat, but often his less fortunate neighbors.

In one instance, knowing his minister's family to be out of meat, and meeting a favorable opportunity, he brought down a fine buck. This was on the Sabbath, and the next day half the carcass was sent to the minister, who, although he knew when it was killed, the wants of a hungry family prompted him to call to mind the fact that the disciples plucked the ears of corn on the Sabbath, and he waived a critical scrutiny of the means through which the blessing came. He saw the ribs of the supposed mastadon taken from Major Robinson's mill-race in 1811. They were three in number and six feet long. Mr. Conard, before his death, to the best of his memory, placed the early settlers of this township about as follows: John Lee came in 1808,'and during the years 1808-9-10, John Moore, William Blackburn, Patrick Moore, Nathaniel Kirkpatrick, William Robertson, Abel Wilson, Phillip Smoots, John Haas, John Mc- Knaughton and wife, and perhaps others, came. William Robertson and his brother James came to the present site of Utica in 1810, In 1808 William came to Zanesville, purchased three lots and erected the first shingle-roofed house in that town. In 1810 the two brothers purchased the ground upon which Utica now stands, erected a cabin and log mill upon the site of the present mill, the millwright work being done by that well known and somewhat eccentric Irish pioneer, James King. In January, 1813, William returned to Franklin county, Pennsylvania, where he married in February, and he and his bride started on a bridal tour westward on horseback. They encountered swollen streams frequently, some of which they were compelled to cross in "'dug-outs,"* swimming their horses behing the craft. They arrived at Judge Wilson's, now East Newark, March 2d, and the ladies being acquainted, they remained over night and part of the following day, spending the following night with Moses Moore. On the morning of the fourth they set out for their home in the wilderness, swimming their horses across the streams that intervene. When they arrived in sight of their cabin the Licking was yet to be crossed, and in attempting this the lady's horse became entangled, either in flood-wood or floating ice, and in his efforts to disengage himself, threw his fair rider off. Fortunately she landed in an eddy at the foot of the tail race, and seizing a root, held on until her husband landed and fished her out with a long

Isaac Vanousdall was among the earliest settlers _ in this section, but settled just over the line in Knox county; his history, however, is interwoven with that of the early pioneers of this township. He died February 28, 1873, in his eighty-sixth year.

Jacob Sperry first visited Utica (then Wilmington), in 181z. In 1813 he returned to Virginia and married, returning and settling here permanently in 1815. He and his wife both died in the same week, in July, 1873, at the age of eighty-four and eighty-two respectively. '

Mrs. Rachel Penn, who died in September, 1874, came to this township in November, 1811. In the notice of the death of this lady the Pioneer Record says:

''She was, at the time of her death, the oldest member of the Methodist church, in Utica. She was born in' Maryland, March 16, 1788, and had, therefore, reached the age of eightysix years and six months. Mrs. Penn was the last survivor of twenty-five adult persons, who came to Ohio together from Maryland, sixty-three years ago."

The first wedding in the township was, probably, that of Alban Warthen, and Elizabeth Vance, in February, 1811; the second was, probably the double wedding of Joshua Berry and Mary Penn, and Elijah Ryan and Margaret Penn in 1812. John Conard was, probably, the first child born in the township.

The first cabin school-house was erécted about 1814, on Major Robertson's land near the Kirkpatrick line. Matthew Jamison taught the first school, followed by James Kirkland, William Cunningham, William Derbin, and a Mr. Jewett.

"{ can describe a school of the date of 1820 to 1830 so accurately that my friends, Robertson, Penn, Moore, and others, will imagine themselves boys again, sitting in the shape of a figure four upon a backless bench, made by inserting round dog-wood poles in the rough sides of sawed or split slabs.

light and exclusion of cold; an old seven-plate stove, cast at the Mary Ann furnace, with its elaborate ornamentation in bass-relief on the side; and over all, as the presiding genius of books,' then relapses again into the land of dreams, and woe betide the unlucky wight who disturbed him before he has satisfied exhausted nature. If this picture does not fit your locality, you need not travel ten miles to find the original of the picture. Itis only by occasional comparison of the past with the present that the present generation can appreciate their admirable opportunities. Look on the above picture and then visit your admirable union school, and you will bless the old fathers whose wisdom early devised and sustained a system of common schools that has grown with our growth, until the humblest in the land can now get an education, where formerly it could be had only by the favored few, who had means to send their children abroad." times, and especially do they take pleasure in relating hunting and trapping stories, in which pastime nearly all the pioneers largely indulged. The following specimens regarding a wolf hunt anda bear hunt may be interesting in this connection. They are thus related by a participant:

"Joseph Nichols came to Stephen Miles one morning before breakfast with the information that a number of sheep had been killed by wolves, and asked Mr. Miles and another neighbor - John Nichols, to accompany him on a wolf hunt. They readily consented, and the trio set off with their guns and dogs to the rocky cliffs of Wakatomika, where the wolves were supposed to be hidding. After a search of some hours they discovered five young ones on a cliff, but could find no trace of the old one. They concluded to lay in wait for the sheep eaters, and accordingly arranged the following plan; Mr. John Nichols was to take oneof the young wolves up on the cliff and pinch it so that its cries might attract the older ones around the base of the cliff, and Messrs. Miles and Joseph Nichols were stationed on another cliff where they could get good range with their rifles. Their plan was working nicely, and the young wolt was making the forest ring with its silvery tones when Mr. Nichols made the unpleasant discovery that two large openmouthed wolves were bearing down upon him from tbe upper part of the cliff where they had been instead of in the valley below, as the hunters had supposed. Mr. Nichols quickly dropped his pet, and grasping his gun, unloaded it upon the foremost of his assailants, wounding it, but not fatally. ° They were gone in a moment, and could not be induced to return, although their howls during the night told the hunters that they were stillin the neighborhood.

'Four of the young wolves were killed, and their scalps sold for five dollars each while the fifth was retained by Mr. John Nichols, and grew to be quite an interesting pet."

"While Stephen Miles and Adam Dush were strolling through the woods one day, their attention was called to a tree which they thought, was a bee-tree, as it had been scratched by bears

'This opportuity to supply their tables with honey could not be overlooked; an axe was procured, and while Mr. Dush began chopping at the roots of the tree, Mr. Miles was watching the supposed bee-hole*-the tree being very large and high. It proved to bea bear-tree instead of a bee-tree, and bruin seems always to thoroughly understand the nature of chopping atthe base of a tree in which he is located, and never waits to be violently thrown to the ground. Mr. Miles discovered a black bear rapidly descending the tree, and called to his companion to "look out.'' As it came down, Mr. Dush struck it with his axe, but it sprang away, and ran in the direction of Mr. Miles' cabin, followed rapidly by the two hunters and the dog. As they ran past the cabin, a gun was procured, and the chase continued until, being worried by the dog, bruin climbed a tree, where he was shot by Mr. Dush just as he had reached the forks of the tree into which he settled, and from which he was dislodged by the use of a long pole.

The first saw-mill was erected by William and James Robertson, in the spring of 1811, near the present site of "saw-mill"; and in the fall of the same year a log grist-mill was erected, and during the winter James King, a pioneer millwright, put in the works. 'These mills, notwithstanding the unusual misfortune of the washing away of the dams, met the wants of the community until 1815, when the present large frame mill was erected, which was considered a triumph of mechanical skill. It was framed by a Mr. Keller, from Owl creek, and when ready for raising was really a great undertaking, as indeed was the case with every building erected in an early day. 'This is but a fair specimen of all the frame buildings erected in those times, for dwellings, barns, mills, etc, Without any ropes or tackle, or any of the modern appliances of mechanics, these ponderous beams must be put in place by main strength. It required the combined power of one hundred and twenty-five men to raise this mill; and the head mechanic, wisely concluding that extreme care was necessary to avoid accident, solemnly decreed that no whiskey should be furnished, and with this

It was something of an undertaking, too, to feed these hundred and twenty-five hungry pioneers. An ox had been slain the day previous, and this was served in the shape of pot-pie, after being cooked in several large eighteen gallon kettles belonging to the lady of the house and her neighbors. Poultry was also abyndant. By removing the cabin and mill doors, and making use of every available flat surface, a table supported on stakes driven into the ground, was provided, and upon this the feast was spread, and there was enough for all. That frame still stands. When 'the mill was ready for work, it furnished the first flour shipped by the Ohio canal.

Utica, the only village in the township, was laid out by Major Robertson in 1815, and first called Wilmington. When they applied for a post office, about 4820, it became necessary to change the name, and Utica was adopted. Richard Lamson was the first postmaster. He was succeeded by General C. K. Warner, Jesse D. Arven, Edward Connelly, Clifford Elder, Michael Morris, George Smoots, Wiliam Cleermon and James Turner. The latter was appointed by President Filmore in 1852, and amid all the changes of parties, and the malignant feelings engendered by civil war, continued to discharge his duties to the satisfaction of all parties.

Richard Lamson, or ''Esquire" Iamson as he was familiarly known, was an influential man in the new town. He opened the tirst hotel, and it was in his bar-room that Mr. Messenger opened the first stock of dry goods ever brought to Utica.

This village has but one principal street, on either side of which nearly all the business of the place is transacted. There are two hotels, a dozen or more stores and shops, a bank, and the various trades and professions are well represented. The only railroad touching the town or township is the Baltimore & Ohio. The fire department of Utica was organized in August, 1880,

Robertson succeeded him in 1815. -The township has furnished the following public officers: Robert B. Truman, representative; William Bell, jr., sheriff three terms; William Robertson, commissioner from 1817 to 1820, and Richard Lamson, from 1820 to 1827; William Bell, jr., auditor three terms.

Major Robertson was somewhat prominent among the pioneers. In addition to his civil offices, in which, as justice, he solemnized their marriages, and settled their disputes often without litigation, he, as a miller, furnished the staff of life, and when they died he made their coffins. Being naturally of a military turn he, at an early day, became major of a regiment that trained at Granville. On one occasion, after unavailing attempts to cross a swollen stream, being washed ashore on the same bank from which he started, he was court-martialed and fined fifty dollars. Being a man of spirit he resented it, and immedlately organized a regiment at Utica.

Patrick Moore was among the first to bring dry goods to this market, and Mrs. Robertson immediately patronized him by buying a calico dress at ninety cents per yard.

Elias Hughes, the first settler of this county was, for some years before his death, a resident of He died in Utica in 1844, at the age of ninety years, as nearly as could be ascertained. Jonathan is yet living at the age of eighty-four, and is emphatically the pioneer of the county. He is remembered as the salt-sack boy of 1798, an account of which is given in another chapter.

Most ot those who settled around Utica during the earlier years of its history, had either emigrated from the north of Ireland, or were the descendants of those who had emigrated from that country.

They were of Scotch-Irish descent. The term Scotch-Irish is applied to those whose forefathers resided in Scotland, but adopted Ireland as a place of residence, or emigrated to Ireland during some period of their history. The term designates a people who loved liberty and hated tyranny; who had been trained: by trials, and made resolute by oppression, who feared God, and were governed by His word; who were staid, stable, and of a somewhat stern cast of Christian character. To this people and to people of this character is America largely indebted for civil liberty, and the present character of its free institutions. High historical authority (Bancroft) says: ''The first public voice in America for dissolving all connection with Great Britain, came not from the Puritans of New England, the Dutch of New York, nor the planters of Virginia, but from the Scotch-Irish Presbyterians. "

The Methodists were probably the first to organize a church in this township, but its earlier history is involved in obscurity, as will be observed. The occasional preaching of Father Emmet, who was the first, or among the first to hold religious services in the township, resulted in the organization of a society in 1810, under authority of the conference, by Rev. J. B. Finley, also a pioneer preacher, and one of considerable note.

ers, Jacob Hanger and Abram Kearns, class leaders, and thirty members. In the following year Rev. Elisha Bowman was sent from Kentucky to preach for them, and under his pastoral charge the society became divided on what was considered by the church authorities a new departure on the doctrine of the Trinity, and schism and discord followed, interfering with the prospects of the infant society.

In 1812, Rev. Mr. Ellis became pastor and attempted to amicably arrange the differences between the two factions, but found it such a difficult matter that he concluded to take a new start. He therefore destroyed the class-books, records and papers, and called upon all who wished 'to be Methodists to come forward and join the church. Success attended his labors. He wads succeeded by Revs. Samuel Knox, Jacob Hooper, Samuel Hamilton,

The Presbyterian church, of Utica, was organized October 5, 1818, and Rev. James Cunningham was its first pastor. The original members were the following: Mrs. McCreary, James Cham- 'bers and wife, John Dixon, Rebecca Dixon, Will jam and Mary Forsyth, Samuel and _ Isabella Shields, James Coulter, Cornelius Larue, Mrs. Hunter, Mrs. Cunningham, William Curningham,

Thomas and Joseph Scott and their wives, John and Mrs. Ross; Joseph, John, David, Patrick, and two Mrs. Moores; Jeremiah and Mrs. Belt, Mrs. Woodrow, and John and Mrs. Connar.

Mr. Cunningham continued to supply the church about ten years, in connection with the churck at Mary Ann. He was succeeded by Rev. Henry Hervey, D. D., who preached first in Utica on the fourth Sabbath of June, 1829. He was a graduate of Jefferson college, and supplied the church at Utica five years, or until 1834, after which time his pastoral labors were confined to Martinsburg. During the time of his ministry in Utica, the church building, a frame structure that had stood several years not plastered, and otherwise unfinished, was furnished with seats and a pulpit. During the same period, a Sabbath-school was organized through the instrumentality of Mr. L. W. Knowlton.

Rey. John Pitkin supplied the church about one year and a half after Dr. Hervey discontinued his regular ministrations here. He was succeeded for one year by Rev. Joseph Wiley. Rev. William Woods was the next supply. His term of ministerial service was brief, as he died after residing in the community about eight months. From 1839, to 1850, Rev. Isaac N. Shepherd was the pastor. Under his ministry the church increased considerably in numbers. A new church building was erected in 1847-8 - the one now occupied. Rev. J. M. Dinsmore was pastor from 1851 to 1854; Rev. Lemuel P. Bates from 1855 to 1858; Rev. N. Armstrong for six months from October, 1858; he was followed in 1861 by Rev. C. B. Downs and others.

The following persons have been elders in this church: Patrick and John Moore, Joseph and Thomas Scott, John Ross, Allen Robinson, James Moore, David Gates, Robert Henderson, L. B. Stevens, Jacob Knisely, L. W. Knowlton, Dr. Joseph Rogers and J. C. Hemler. A Sabbath-school has been in existence nearly fifty years.

Robert Kirkpatrick and his two sons, Nathaniel and Peter; Joseph Fulton, John McNaughton, Lemuel Kirkland, Joseph Campbell, John Campbell, Samuel Duffield, and Joseph Jamison, the last seven with their families, settled here and formed themselves into a society for social worship. Rev. John Kell occasionally preached, and perhaps one or two others. In 1813 the church was regularly organized by the election and ordination of James Dunlap and Nathaniel Kirkpatrick ruling elders, who held the first meeting at the house of Robert Kirkpatrick, April 5, 1814.

Rev. Robert Wallace, a licentiate, was called, ordained and settled over the congregation, numbering thirty-five or forty menbers, in the fall of 1814. Mr. Wallace remained seven years and nine months, receiving considerable accessions to the church. In 1822 William Mitchell, afterwards representative in the legislature, was elected and ordained an elder. From 1822 to 1837 the church was without a regular pastor, relying upon supplies. As yet they had no house of worship, and held their meetings in a tent on a hill east of town, near the residence of J. M. Kirkpatrick. In 1830 a church edifice was erected, the house and lot costing seven hundred and fifty dollars. During the period of fifteen years, when the society was without a regular pastor,

In 1837 Rev. A. McFarland became pastor and remained until 1853. During this period one hundred were added tothe church, and John Day, Hugh Harvey, William Adams, and James Harvey were among the elders. For three years the church was without a pastor, Rev.-J. C. Boyd being installed in 1856. On the third Sabbath in October, 1864, the congregation worshipped for the first time in their new church, which cost three thousand six hundred dollars.

A Baptist church stands on Lost run in this township, near the line of Newton. It was first organized in Newton township, at an early period, and a church edifice was erected in St. Louisville. This, in 1849, was sold to the Christian church. Rev. John Fry was one of its early-time preachers. The church is built of logs, and the society was never large.

The Christian Church, although not strictly a pioneer organization, dates its incipient beginnings back to the days of the schism in the Methodist church.

In 1835 an Episcopal organization was effected in Utica, by Rev. M. T. C. Wing, one of the pro fessors of Kenyon college. Its history is a short" one and soon told. It did not live more than three or four years. During this period it enjoyed the ministrations, with more or less prosperity, of Revs. M. T. C. Wing, S. A. Bronson (now of Mansfield), H. Dyer, N. Badger, James Bonnar, and M. K. Cushman; all of whom resided.in Gambier, a distance of twelve miles, being connectg¢d with the college there. During the year r837, when the parish was at its greatest prosperity, with a communion of twenty-one members, a commodious and convenient frame church was erected and finished. Under a combination of depressing circumstances, however, it was not long used as a piace of worship. Influential members of the small parish moving away, and the remainder being discouraged from further effort, and unable to lift the heavy mortgage on the building, it was sold, and is now used The parish was never resuscitated.

Biographical Sketches

ARNOLD, WILLIAM L., farmer, post office, Perry- .on. He was born in the State of Virginia, June 25, 1828, was brought by his parents to Perry county when about four years old, where he remained until he became a man; he then came to Licking county, making a purchase of land in Perry township. December 28, 1854, he married Frances A. Jones, daughter of William and Sarah Jones; she was born January 23, 1834. After his marriage he moved on the place spoken of, where they set up housekeeping and remained about six years; he then sold this farm and purchased a farm in Fallsbury township, where he moved, and now resides. It isa very desirable and pleasant home. While living in Perry township he was elected constable for the term of two years. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold are the parents of six children: Louisa L., born March 31, 1856 (died April 1, 1859); Mary-A., born April, 1858; Louisa R., July 3, 1860; Amanda A., August 30, 1862 (died December, of the same year). Mr. Arnold and "wife are consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal church, of Pleasant Valley.

Apport, JUDGE ELIzuR, a prominent pioneer of Granville, died October 4, 1878, at the ripe age of seventy-eight years. During most of his life he took an active part in political, social and religious matters, and was a highly esteemed citizen. He served as associate judge from 1850 to 1852.

ASHLEY, JOHN, farmer, post office, Granville, Licking county, Ohio. Mr. Ashley was born in the county of Montgomeryshire, parish of Beat House, in North Wales, on the fourteenth day of June, 1814. His education was that obtained in the common schools of his native country. He was reared a farmer and has made farming his vocation through life. In 1840 he migrated to Am-

NotrE - - All matter contained in these sketches has been obtained directly trom families or individuals cognizant of the facts contained inthem. Being thus written, those furnishing the information are alone responsible for the facts and dates written.

erica, and located near Newark, Licking county, Ohio. On the thirtieth day of September, 1842, he was united in marriage with Mrs. Elizabeth Blaney, zee Phillips. Miss Phillips was born in Montgomeryshire county, Fregunnan parish, North Wales, on the twenty-fourth day of August, 1811, and migrated to America in 1840, located in York State, remained one year, then, in 1841, came to Ohio,' and located in Granville township, this county. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. Duncan, a Presbyterian minister of Newark. Mr. and Mrs. Ashley settled in Granville township, on afarm. 'They lived on rented farms for three years. In 1845 he purchased thirty-five acres of land, a part of the farm which he now owns, in Granville township, three miles from Granville, on the Newark road, on which they moved and have since resided. At present he owns a farm of one hundred and sixty acres of good land in Granville township, joining his first purchase. 'They reared a family of five children, viz: Mary, Edward, George, Martha, and William.

Avery, ALFRED, deceased, was born near New London, Connecticut, on the ninth of March, 1797. He was descended from an ancient and honorable family that settled early with the Massachusetts colony. From the early settlement of New London and Groton, his ancestors, the Averys, and the Allyns on the mother's side, have held a prominent place in society until the present time. 'The first thirteen names on the Groton monument of those murdered at Fort Griswold, were those of his immediate relatives. His father was one of the few picked men whom Anthony Wayne led that dark night to take Stony Point. In 1805 his father, with his family, formed a part of a colony which migrated from Granville and Granby, in Massachusetts, to central Ohio, carrying with them into the depths of a primeval forest the civilization and refinement of New England homes. In building up their institutions Mr. Avery toak a prominent part, his sound judgment and liberal hand always being in requisition, When he was but nine years of age his father died, and he was thrown upon his own resources, and when only twelve engaged to chop and clear a piece oF aaa, He was but a mere lad when he supported his mother and two sisters. A youth of fifteen, he served in the War of 1812. After the war he engaged in the mercantile business, driving the cattle ag I eae and hogs which he took for pay over the mountains to Baltimore, and carrying provisions to New Orleans on flat-boats. Before the advent of railroads he had crossed the Alleghany mountains eighty times, and when there were twenty-six States in the Union he had visited all of them on his own business. He helped build the Ohio and Maumee canals; established one of the first iron foundries in the State; was president of the first bank in Granville, and was foremost in nearly all the leading enterprises of the county. He removed till 1854, when, having established his two oldest sons in the same business, he ceased to be an active partner. 'These two sons died within a few. years, and he gradually severed his business connections in New York, and twelve years ago removed to Wisconsin, following his remaining children to their western home. Mr. Avery was a man of decided character, and the basis of that character was a strong will and strict probity. Everywhere he was known to possess a high sense of honor in all his business relations. This led him to be prompt and honorable, even in matters of comparatively small importance. His knowledge of trade and commerce was varied and extensive, and the soundness of his judgment and the prudence of his counsel were well known to his friends. His love of his country and his hatred of wrong were both intense, and led him to take a decided stand upon every question affecting the welfare of his native land. He hada profound respect for the Bible, and the civilization built upon it. Mr. Avery married Jane Mower in 1823, by whom he had four sons and two daughters. In 1836 he became a widower, and in 1843 he. married Lavina Dexter, by whom he had one daughter. To his family he was always kind and thoughtful, watching for their good even to the close of his life with tender solicitude. His widow and children, and

ALWARD, SAMUEL, deceased, was born in Morris county, New Jersey, July 7, 1767. He was a shoemaker by trade, which he followed as his vocation for a number of years, when he turned his attention to farming, which he made his vocation during the remainder of his days. October 16, 1794, he married Miss Martha Parkhurst, of New Jersey, born April 30, 1775. 'hey remained in their native State until in 1818, when he, with wife and family, migrated to Ohio and located in what Is . now Harrison township, this county, on land now owned by his son, John C. Alward, where they passed the remainder of their days. He died December 3, 1842. His wife survived him until March 15, 1861. He was one among the largest land owners in the county, owning about two thousand acres of land at one time. He was the father of eight children: Benjamin P., born January 3, 1779, came to this county with his parents in 1818. He was, by profession, a teacher and surveyor, and was well known among the early teachers and surveyors in the county. He died March 15, 1823. Samuel D., born March 1799, married Miss Maria Buckland, and is now living in Lima township, this county. Zephaniah H., born December 10, 1801, married Catharine Wells, and is living in Harrison township, this county. Ezra H. was born December 6, 1803. He has been twice married; first to Rose S. Williams. He married for his second wife Nancy Eastman, and is now living in Michigan. Stephen H., born March 2, 1806, married Miss Elizabeth Wells. He died May 5, 1840. James L., born December 18, 1808, married first to Mary Nichols. His second marriage was to Catharine Doty. He is now living in Harrison township, this county. Martha M., born November 25, 1814, died September 18, 1830. John C. Alward, born December 21, 1811, came to this county with his parents in: 1818. October 19, 1837, he married Miss Margaret Youmans. Miss Youmans was born in New Jersey, February 19, 1817, and came to this county with her parents, Thomas and Caturah Youmans, about 1825. Mr. and Mrs. Alward settled on his father's home farm, where they now reside. 'They have six children - four sons and two daughters. In 1850 he was nominated for State senator, by the Democracy of Licking county, and was elected by a majority of about four hundred, and served a term of one year. In 1851 he was re-elected to the senate under the present constitution and served a term of two years. He served as captain of a militia company one year, lieutenant colonel two years, and was then promoted to colonel of the regiment, which he commanded about two years, in all making about five years service in the militia of the State. He has made farming and stock raising his principal vocation, making thoroughbred sheep a specialty.

Atwarpb, S. D., farmer, post office, Columbia Center. He was born in Sussex county, New York, May 22, 1799, and is a son of Samuel and Martha Alward, who came from Holland. The subject of this sketch came with his parents, when quite small, to Morris county, New Jersey, and in the fall of 1819 they emigrate:| to this county, and settled in Harrison township, on a tract of land containing four hundred acres, which they had entered some time before; and he has done a great amount of hard work in clearing up the country. He helped to carry the chains to mark out the grounds for the big wolf hunt of Licking county, in anearly day. Mr. Alward is a breeder of fine-wool sheep, short-horn cattle, and Poland- 'China hogs. He remained at home until he was married, in the winter of 1825, to Maria Buckland, who was born in Rutland county, Vermont, October 10, 1804, and who removed with her parents to this county in the fall of 1817. After Mr. Alward's marriage he settled on his present farm in Lima township. They have raised seven children: He has held some of the minor offices in the township.

Davib, ALANDER, a farmer, was born Novem: ber 15, 1798, in Pennsylvania; he was left an orphan in 1800; was brought to this county in 1802 by Nathan Preston, who reared him from childhood. H>~ was married December 29, 1823, to Elizabeth Boyd of this county, who was born April-17, 1802, She came to this county with her parents in 1812. They had four children: Hiram, born April 8, 1824; John B., born March 1, -1827; died in 1855, aged twenty-eight years; Mary Ann, born January 2, 1831; was married April 21, 1859, to Edward Simson of this county. Results of this marriage, two children: the first, an infant child with no name; William A., born June, 1861, is single and lives with his mother.

David Alander died August 2, 1826. He was a member of the Christian church at Chatham. Elizabeth, his wife, died May 3, 1872, aged seventy-two years; she was a member of the same church.

Smmpson, EDWARD, enlisted in company C, Seventy-sixth regiment Ohio volunteer infantry in 186r. He was heard from for about fifteen months after going into service, but from that time he has not been heard from, and it is supposed he was killed. Mrs. Simson was married again September 12, 1874, to Calvin Dush of this county. They have adopted Alice R. Roland. '

Asuprook, Rev. Evi. - ''Elder" Ashbrook, as he was familiarly called, was one of the oldest residents of the county. He was born in Hampshire county, Virginia, September 23, 1781; became a citizen of Licking county in 1823, settling in Johnstown, where Mrs. Ashbrook died January 1, 1871, at the age of eighty-seven years, after a married life of sixty-nine years. Elder Ashbrook was a minister of the gospel, as understood by the Old School Baptist church, sixty-two years. They raised a family of twelve children, and lived to see them all heads of families.

ASHBROOK, WILLIAM, farmer, post office, Johnstown, was born in Monroe township February ro, 1824, on the farm on which he now resides; was married February 29, 1852, to Lucy H. Pratt, of Monroe township; has six children: Milan P., born March 12, 1853; Abbie E, April 5, 1855; Byron B., February 16, 1857; Aura, September 15, 1859; Burton G., January 11, 1862; William A., July 1, 1867. Mr. Ashbrook has beena township trustee for a number of terms, and has held other local offices. He and his wife are members of the Baptist church.

ASHBROOK, HtraAm M., farmer and stock dealer, Johnstown, was born in Licking county May 18, 1850. He married Anna W. Bishop October 5, 1871. She was born September 20, 1849. To them have been given five children as follows: Perry W., Charles A., Hector D., Mary A., and Abbie 1.

Hiram Ashbrook, father of the subject of this sketch, was born in Fairfield county, March 16, 1820, and has been a resident of Licking county since 1822 until his death. He married Sarah A. Jewett December 21, 1843. She was born July 16, 1821. As a result of their union they had seven children: Helen L., Albert P., Hiram M., Omer D., Emma A., David G., and Minnie. Only four of the above are now living: Helen L., Hiram M. (the subject of this sketch), Omer D., and Minnie. Their father died September 17, 1879. Their mother survives him. 'The subject of this sketch is one of these active, determined men who never say fail, and always meet with success.

ATHERTON, WARREN, son of Augustine and Syntha Atherton, Was born January 18, 1856, in Newark township, two miles north of Newark. He isa farmer, being engaged upon his father's farm. He was married to Cecillia Webb, June 22,1878, She is the daughter of Henry and Eliza Webb, and was born in 1859, in Illinois. 'They have one child, born April 23, 1879.

Avery, THOMAS, was born in Newark, and is the son of Henry Avery who died when the subject of this sketch was quite young. This left to him the care of his mother and family of nine children. His mother, Nancy Avery, is now living in Newark. The subject of this sketch was married to Elizabeth Krouse, daughter of Levi and Catharine Krouse, of Baltimore, Fairfield county. She was born August 13, 1845. Her mother dled when she was quite small; her father is yet living at Baltimore. In early life Mr. Avery worked in Newark. For the past four years he has been farming.

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Apams, JoHN W., laundryman, South Fifth street, was born in Newark October 14, 1845. He was married to Louisa Bitting, who was born in Newark in July, 1846, and is the daughter of Joseph and Rebecca Bitting. Mrs. Bitting now makes her home with Mr. Adams; she is now seventy-three years of age. Mr. and Mrs. Adams have five children: Charles, born March 29, 1865 ; Louisa, June 2, 1867; Sadie E., April 10, 1869; Grace T., December 4, 1875; John W., jr., April 15, 1879. In his early years he learned photographing with Z. P. McMillen, of Newark. He worked at this trade six years, and on account of chemicals and the exceeding appetite for strong drink, he was compelled to give up this business. He then learned tanning with Davis & O'Donnel, and worked at this for some time. Then he went to manufacturing soap with Mr. Simpson, of Newark. For the past three years he has been running the Newark city laundry. In April, 1876, upon his own resolution, he quit the use of intoxicating drink, and.in March, 1877, he joined the Murphy union, of which society he was elected vice-president in April, 1877; at the next election he was chosen president, in which capacity he has served ever since. Mr. Adams deserves great credit for his manly determination and valuable aid in this noble work.

AGNEw, Isaac, manufacturer of boots and shoes, was born in Newark, November 5, 1825. At the age of twenty-one years he learned the boot and shoe trade, which has always been his occupation, with the exception of eighteen months service in the war of the Rebellion, enlisting March re 1864, in company A, Seventy-sixth Ohio volunteer infantry. He was married to Carinda Glover, May 2, 1852, who was born in Licking county, October 4, 1831. They are the parents of eight children. William Wallace died August 9, 1872, aged nineteen years and two months; infant died November 18, 1855; Jennie, born May 26, 1856; Alfred, born May 19, 1859; Henry was born May 23, 1861; Frank was born April 12, 1862; Katie P. was born January 30, 1867; Ellie O. was born April 30, 1873. Mrs. Agnew was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Glover. Mr. Glover died

January 2, 1874, aged seventy-two years and three months. Mrs. Glover died September 16, 1864, seventy-six years of age. Mr. Agnew's father, Abraham, died in 1856, aged seventy-six years. He came to Newark in the year 1811. Mrs. Abraham Agnew died March 15, 1864, sixty-five years of age.

ALLEN, CHARLES, son of Homer and Louisa Allen, was born August 22, 1849, in Niagara county, New York, and lived there four years. Then with his parents he removed to Canada, remaining with them until he was fifteen years of age, when he left home and traveled through thirteen different States, and finally settled in Newark in December, 1877. He was married to Nancy Cunningham April 10, 1876. She is the daughter of John and Rosanna Cunningham, and was born February 5, 1850, in Independence, Richland county. Mr. Allen is a painter by trade, and is employed in the Baltimore & Ohio railroad shops at Newark.

ANDERSON, W. A., locomotive engineer. He is at the present time in the employ of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad. Mr. Anderson has served in this capacity since May, 1873. Previous to his engagement with the Baltimore & Ohio company he was in the employ of the Panhandle railroad company as engineer from 1861. He was born in Putnam, Muskingum county, March 2, 1842. Mr. Anderson was married April 19, 1872, to Rachel Armstrong, of Licking county. They have three children - Joseph, Russell and Jessie. Joseph died when a babe.

ANKELE, JAcos, born March 30, 1842, in Wurttemberg, Germany. He emigrated to America May 8, 1864, and settled in the city of Newark, where he has resided ever since. He is a machinist by trade, and, after his arrival here, he worked at his trade until 1878, when he engaged in the grocery and provision business. He was married to Mary Smith, of Newark, April 2, 1866. They have three children - Katy, born December 31, 1870; Fred, born October 31, 1873; Emma, born April 4,1878. They now reside on the corner of Vallandigham and Second streets.

ARMSTRONG, JOHN, carriage maker and general workman. He was born in Zanesville, Muskingum county, Ohio, November 2, 1832. In 1846 he commenced working at the carriage making trade, which he has made his vocation through life. In 1853, he married Miss Sarah E. Taylor of Zanesville. They settled in Zanesville, remained until 1850, when they returned to Newark where they are now residing. Their union resulted in three children, George L. Harry B., and Clifton W. February 6, 1864, he enlisted in com-

ATHERTON, GIBSON, attorney, son of John Atherton, was born in Newark township, this county, January 19, 1831. After passing his boyhood days on a farm, he attended the Denison university, at Granville, from 1849 to 1851. He then went to Oxford Ohio, where he graduated in the Miami university in 1853. He then commenced the study of law. In September, 1853, he went to Osceola, Missouri, and took charge of an academy, which he conducted one year. In 1854 he returned to Newark, completed his course in law with the Hon. Lucius Case, and was admitted to the bar in the supreme court of Ohio, in 1855. He at once began the practice of law in the courts of Licking county, and has since been engaged in the profession. He was married November 18, 1856, to Miss Margaret A. E. Kumler, of Butler county, Ohio. They have four children, one son and three daughters. In 1857 he was elected prosecuting attorney of Licking county, re-elected in 1859-61, and filled the office three terms. He filled the office of mayor of Newark two terms - elected in 1860 and re-elected in 1862. He was the nominee for State senator, in 1863, by the Democracy of the Sixteenth senatorial district, comprising the counties of Licking and Delaware, and was defeated by the Hon. James R. Stanbery. In 1866 he was nominated by the Democracy of Licking, Knox, and Delaware counties for common pleas judge, and was again defeated. He was a member of the city council of Newark two years, and president of the council one year. He was a member of the Newark school board about thirteen years. From the time he ceased to be prosecuting attorney of the county until 1879, he was entrusted with the defence of nearly all of the important criminal cases in Licking county, and was known as a very successful criminal lawyer. In 1878 he was nominated for Congress by the Democracy of the Fourteenth congressional district of Ohio, comprised of the counties of Licking, Muskingum, Perry, and Guernsey, and was elected over the Hon. I. Morton by a majority of | two thousand two hundred and eighty-seven. [In 1880 he was re-nominated for Congress by the Democracy of the Thirteeth congressional district of Ohio, comprising the counties of Licking, Muskingum, Coshocton, and Tuscarawas, and was elected by a majority of two thousand four hundred and seventy-five over the Hon. A. B. Clark. During the period that Mr. Atherton has already served in Congress, he has served on the committee of public buildings and grounds, and as a been earnest and conscientious in his efforts to protect the public treasury against the payment of fraudulent and improper claims. As a member of the committee on war claims, he has been very active and industrious in examining and reporting upon the numerous claims referred to that committee. His adverse reports would already fill quite a volume, while the favorable reports submitted by him from that committee, amount to very few. He is very attentive to the interests of his constituents and visits the departments almost daily in behalf of some of them. While he has not attempted to be a noisy member, he has been faithful in his attendance upon the sessions of Congress, and has taken diligent: pains in every thing that relates to the interest of the people of his district.

AVERY, JOSEPH, railroad conductor. He was born in Newark August 24, 1842. When the war broke out, he enlisted June 21, 1861, in company H, Third Ohio volunteer infantry, and served in the army three years. He was married October 15, 1865, to Anna Shafer, who was born in Hamburg, Germany. She came to Newark with her mother; her father came to Newark some two years previous. Her mother died shortly after arriving; her father is yet living in New York city. Mr. and Mrs. Avery are the parents of seven children: James Albert, Joseph, George W., Anna May, Robert L., Lulu Grace, and Eleanor C. Since the war Mr. Avery has been in the employ of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad company, and for the last seven years has been conductor.

Avers, WitL1AM H., Newark, Ohio; carpenter. He was born in Guernsey county, Ohio, June 4, 1820. In youth he moved with his father's family to New Jersey, and in 1837 to Newark, Ohio. He was married to Eliza A. Search in March, 1840, who was born in New Jersey January 23, 1820. By this marriage they have eleven children: James J., William Riley, Sarah A., Charles, George, Frank, Edwin (who died an infant in 1855), Martin, Adelbert E. (infant - died in 1858), and Elsworth. Mr. Ayers learned the carpenter trade early in life, which occupation he yet follows. When the war broke out, he enlisted in company E, Sixth United States cavalry, and after serving one year was discharged on account of disability. Shortly after his return home, he enlisted again and served until the close of the war. William Riley was also a member of the One Hundred and Seventy-seventh regiment Ohio volunteer infantry, and served one year. Sarah A. is the wife of W. Hathway, of Newark.

Anabella, in the year 1630, and located in Gloucester, Massachusetts. He was ancestor to all the Avery family in America. He died March, 1679. George Avery was born in Norwich, Connecticut, and married Mary Allyn, of Groton, Connecticut. In 1801 he removed to Westfield, Massachusetts, and came to Granville with the colony in 1805. He died in August, 1806, and was interred in the old cemetery at Granville. His children were, George, Christopher, Simeon, Mary, Alfred, and Cynthia. Of these two are deceased. Christopher was killed by falling into a well, and Alfred, who died April 11, 1880, in the eighty-fourth year of his age. George Avery, jr., married Eliza Paige. He was killed by falling from a tree in McKean township in 1832. They had a family of four children - Christopher, Harriet, George and William. Christopher was born December 10, 1818, and 'was married in December, 1829, to Susan Lane. She died in 1832. They had one son, W. H. Avery, who served as a captain in the late war. He married his second wife, Achsah Hayes, in May, 1835. :She died in 1870. They had a family of eight children, four sons and four daughters, Hellen, Hattie, Allen, Sylvester, Rosa, Thomas, Cora and Frank. His third wife was Cyntha Gilbert, to whom he was married in 1875.

A.sporr¥, WILLIAM, shipping merchant, Utica. Lawrence Alsdorf came from Holland at an early day, and settled on North river, between New York city and Albany, where Sylvester Alsdorf, the father of William Alsdorf, was born. He married Lydia Brown. 'They spent their lives in Schenectady and Saratoga counties, and it was in the former that William Aisdorf was born, in 1814. he married Sarah Reed, a native of Ireland. Her father, James Reed, lived in Donegal county, Ireland, in which place he died. His wife and children came to New York in 1834. His wife's maiden name was Susanna Buchannon. 'Their daughter, Sarah Reed, now Mrs. William Alsdorf, was born in 1815. Three years after the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Alsdorf they came to this county and settled on a farm, of one hundred and fifty acres, two miles south of Utica. For five years their home was a log cabin, after which time they erected a neat and substantial building, which is still standing. Mr. Alsdorf soon built a saw-mill, which he ran for about eight years. Mr. John Reed was a partner for some time, but sold out to Mr. Alsdorf, who remained there until the spring of 1859, when he came to Utica, and in the spring of 1861 he took charge of the ware-house, as a lease, one year after which he bought the house of his brother's heirs. He did a general shipping business in grain, live stock, etc. Mr. Alsdorf still owns and runs a farm in addition to the railroad business, in which he is assisted by his youngest son. He has had charge of the railroad business at Utica for the last twenty years. The shipping business is continued by the three eldest sons of William Alsdorf. The firm is known as the Alsdort Brothers. Mr. and Mrs. William Alsdorf have six children living, and two dead. Five are living in Utica, while one daughter lives in Erie, Pennsylvania. BENNINGTON TOWNSHIP.

Benton, THomas K., farmer and fine sheepraiser, Bennington township. Born in Quincy, Illinois, in 1847; came to this county in 1875; married Miss Helena Postlewait, daughter of George Postlewait, in March, 1875.

Mrs. Benton was born in 1846, in this county. Her father, George Postlewait, was born in Monongehala county, Virginia, in 1804; came to this county in 1845. He married Miss Betsey Kerr of this county. She was born in Muskingum county, Ohio, in 1808. She died in 1859. They were the parents of four children. Mr. Benton is the owner and breeder of fine sheep. He has twelve registered, and some as fine grades as can be seen in the county.

BowMAN JOHN, farmer, Bennington township. Born in this county in 1835. His father was born in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, in 1808, His mother was born in the same county in 1807. After coming to this county they were married. They were the parents of thrée children: Angeline married Mr. Simpson of Illinois, and died there in 1878; Isabella married Charles Hildreth of this county, and died in 1867, and John, the subject of this sketch, was married in 1854 to Miss M. J. Lees, daughter cf William Lees, of Madison township. Mrs. Bowman was born in 1836, in this county, They have ten children. One, Henry C., of Appleton, is married. Mr. John Bowman deals in very fine sheep, and takes pride in his business.

BozMan, JAMES, born in Perry county, Ohio, November 29, 1844; the son of William and Eliza When about a year old, his father and family came to this county, residing first in Brownsville, then Jacksontown. His father went to California in '1850, where he soon after died. His mother subsequently married James Fairley, and Mr. Bozman lived with them on the Brubaker farm, about three miles south of Newark, till 1859, then moved with them to Marion county; remaining with them till the fall of 1862. He returned to this county, but shortly after he went again to Marion county for the purpose of attending school.

February 26, 1864, he enlisted 'in the Fourth Ohio infantry, company H. When the Fourth and Eighth regiments were consolidated in June, 1864, he became a member of company C. As a soldier he was engaged in some of the severest battles which witnessed the closing period of the war; participating in the seven days fighting in the Wilderness, where he was wounded on the last day, the battles of Hatcher's Run, Petersburgh, etc.; was mustered out at Jefferson, Indiana, July 13, 1865; returned to this county in 1866; in 1867 lived in Hardin county; 1868-1873 in Licking county; then four years in Effingham, Illinois, since when he has lived in Amsterdam. Married in 1870 to Lucinda Tracy, of Linnville, and has had four children; George Francis, Mattie, Anna Mary, and James. Of these, only one, Anna Mary, surviyes.

BurGE, JoHN. - Mr. Burge was born in this township June rr, 1816; the son of John and Margaret Burge, early pioneers of this county. His father was from Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, and died when John was eight or nine years old. Mr. Burge took charge of the farm for his mother and managed it till he attained his majority. He was the sixth of nine' children, and bought the homestead from the heirs. At this early time it was only partially cleared, with rude buildings upon it. By his ceaseless industry he has brought it to the highest state of improvement, and by the purchase of an adjoining farm he now has one of the largest and finest places in the township. He has bestowed considerable attention to stock-feéding, in connection with general farming, and -in this his success has been marked. He was married February 26, 1837, to Lydia Richards, whose parents were early settlers in this township from Maryland. Ten children blessed the marriage, seven of whom survive at this writing: Matilda Mooney, Drucilla Clark, Arrylla Courson, Louisa Orr, Anderson, Lucinda Gutridge, and Parker. His oldest son, Theodore, died March 7, 1879,-at St. Louis, Missouri, where he had been practicing law. His two sons, Anderson and Parker are farmers, the former in Licking township, the latter at home with his father.

BIxLeR, GEORGE W., was born in Belmont county, Ohio, August 5, 1830. In 1836 he moved with his parents, John and Eliza, to Brownsville. 'There he learned the shoemaker trade with his father, and worked at the trade until 1861, when he enlisted in company C, Twenty-seventh Ohio volunteer infantry, serving two years. Since his return he has farmed in this township. He was married in 1863 to Anna M., daughter of Emanuel Cooperider, born May 5, 1831. His children are John,

Burner, D., E., cabinet-maker, and justice of the peace, was born in 1847 in this county. His father, J. H. Burner, was born in Virginia in 1818; came to this county in 1833. In 1845 he was married to Miss Elizabeth Condon, of this county, who was born in Baltimore in 1823. They are the parents of seven children. 'The subject of this sketch is the oldest; he was married in 1869 to Miss Hannah M. Conard, who was born in 1847 in this county. They are the parents of three children: Nathan L., Everett (deceased), and Mary E.

BRADFIELD, JOSEPH, farmer, stock dealer and shipper; post office, Perryton. He was born in Green county, Pennsylvania, November 20, 1812 ; he emigrated to Ohio in 1832 in company with his mother, and settled on eighty acres of land in Pike township, about two miles west of West Carlisle, having thirty dollars, a horse, saddle and _bridle. He then proceeded to farm and deal in stock, being quite successful. In a few years he purchased other tracts of land adjoining, to the amount of nearly three hundred acres; also bought four hundred acres in Knox county. In 1863 he purchased his present home in Fallsbury township. Mr. Bradfield has always dealt very heavily in stock, having in 1864 nine thousand head of sheep purchased at one time before shipping. July 10, 1834, he married Nancy Horner, who was born in Fayette county, Pennsylvania, September 18, 1811. She died September 6, 1873, aged sixty-two years. By this union they had seven children, three sons and four daughters: Elizabeth, born April 18, 1835; Harriet, November 2, 1836; l'rancis M., September 21, 1839; Rebecca E., May 7, 1844, died June ro, 1872; James E., January 30, 1842; Sarah A., May 21, 1846; William E., April 13, 1850. October 6, 1874, he married Mrs. Julia L. Evans, widow of Captain J. P. Evans, of the Seventy-sixth Ohio volunteer infantry. She is a daughter of B. Lemert, and was born October 27, 1838. Her children by her first husband are: Fred Evans, born June 5, 1866; Herbert, March 12, 1868; Leroy, May 18, 1869, all of whom are living. Captain J. P. Evans died February 21, 1870. Mr. Bradfield and his companion are consistent members of the Fallsbury Christian church.

BROWNFIELD, JAcos, was born in Fayette county, Pennsylvania, August 29, 1819, and a brother to Benjamin Brownfield. He came to Licking county in 1844. He was married to Susan Brown, of

Fayette county, October 17, 1841. By this marriage he had the following children: Calvin, a resident of Newark; Elmer, who lives in Fleatown; Elizabeth, wife of John Eskew, of Newark, and Benjamin, at present, living in Jacksontown. His wife having died, he married Rebecca Adair, daughter of George and Isabel Adair, of Guernsey county, April 27, 1854. His three children by this marriage are: Josephine, wife of Charles Moore; Liewreston W., and Francis J. Mr. Brownfield is a farmer by occupation.

BROWNFIELD, BENJAMIN, was born in Fayette county, Pennsylvania, April 18, 1826, and is the son of Benjamin and Ruth Brownfield. His marriage to Mary J. Lawhead, the daughter of Benjamin and Mary Lawhead, of Fayette county, Pennsylvania, occurred January 22, 1852. Leaving Pennsylvania in the spring of 1855, he made the place of his present residence his home, building his house in the midst of a thick growth of forest trees. home militia. He has been justice of the peace in Franklin township seventeen years. Mr. Brownfield is the present State representative from Licking county. His children are: Tunie, William J., Mary A., Anna W., Joe E., and Margaret H. His occupation is farming and stock raising. His father died lately, at the age of one hundred and three years, at his home in Fayette county, Pennsylvania.

BAKER, Captain, father of Colonel D. M. Baker, was born in Enfield, Connecticut, October 8, 1763. He was a carpenter and joiner by trade, and was captain of a military company in his native State. April 2, 1778, he married Jerusha Parsons, of Enfield, born April 7, 1767, by whom he had four children, Jerusha, born August 7, 1789; Fanny, born May 1, 1792, died March 1, 17 - ; Sophia, born December 13, 1793, died December 14, 1862; Daniel M., born February 23, 1805. Mr. Baker joined the colony which came from Massachusetts in 1805, but came himself in 1806, on horseback, swimming the streams. He purchased four hundred acres of land in Licking county, and, in 1810, brought on his family, as already noticed. He was the original ownrzr of the University hill, and cleared off the land now occupied by the Upper seminary buildings. For several years Captain Baker was justice of the peace, also, for a time, postmaster, likewise township trustee. About the year 1820 Captain Baker built, one and a half miles southwest of Granville village, the frame house now occupied by his son, Colonel Baker. The captain possessed an excellent judgment, was very correct in nis dealings and very uniform in his disposition. He attended closely to his business, and was an influential and highly respected citizen. He died December 19, 1836, and his wife, March 1, 1848; and both were members of the Baptist church. The oldest child, Jerusha, taught the first school in St. Albans township, and was for many years a teacher. She died March 1, 1848.

BAKER, COLONEL D. M., farmer, was born in Massachusetts, February 23, 1805. In the fall of 1810 his father's family came to Ohio and located in Granville, unloading their goods on the spot now occupied by the Presbyterian church. 'There were at that time but two frame buidings in the village. November 29, 1826, he married Lydia, daughter of Theodore and Dorotha B. Gaylord. Miss Gaylord was born in Vermont, December 26, 1806. By this union he reared eight children, viz.: Al mena, Lorenzo, Dorotha, Anna, Parsons W., Lydia, Martha, and Theodore. Lorenzo died August 24, 1851. Mr. Baker has given his children excellent facilities for education Almena attended school at Granville Female college, and for quite a number of years engaged in teaching. Dorotha graduated at Granville Female college, under Professor W. D. Moore, and for some twenty years was engaged as teacher in six different States. Anna was also educated at the above-mentioned school, and, like her sisters, became a teacher, in which capacity she was employed for quite a number of years, five of which were spent among the Indians in Dakota. She was subsequentiy employed as teacher in Alabama, among the freedmen. The second son, Parsons Baker, attended school at Granville college, was a teacher for a few winters, and, in October, 1859, he married Harriet Ashton. He died November 19, 1864, leaving a wife and one daughter. Lydia was educated at Granville Female college, and taught school for a number of vears. Martha received her education at the Granville Female college, and for several years was employed by the Government as a teacher among the Indians in Dakota. Theodore married Lucy Page, and now resides in this county. The death of Mrs. Colonel Baker occurred December 23, 1853. She was a woman much attached to her home, took a deep interest in the education of her children, and was very agreeable in society. She was a faithful wife and an affectionate mother. His second wife was Mrs. Charlotte R. Morrison - nee Varnum - to whom he was married November 24, 1855. By this marriage he has one daughter, Mary J. Baker. She was educated at the Female college in Granville. Mr. Baker's wife deceased January 21, 1878. His third wife was Mrs. Margaret Rose - vee Stewart - to whom he was married June 9, 1880. When fourteen years old, Colonel Baker was a drummer in a miltary company; at sixteen he entered the ranks as private, and soon became commander of the company, and went through the various grades of promotion until, at eighteen, he was placed upon the staff of General Jonathan Taylor, where he remained some three years. At the time of the Wolverine difficulty, Mr. Baker was made colonel of the Second regiment, Fourth brigade, Ohio Volunteer militia. The colonel has resided in this county for nearly three-quarters of a century, and both he and his wife are highlyesteemed citizens of the community. They are members of the Granville Presbyterian church.

Baity, Rev. Sitas, D. D. - Mr Baily was, for many years, president of Denison university, Granville. He died in Paris, France, June 11, 1874, having attained to the age of three score and ten years. He was scholarly, dignified and successful in the management of the college. He had a massive intellect, and his sermons were of his hearers. After leaving Granville he was connected with one or more institutions of learning in the west. He was in Europe in search of health when death overtook him.

BANCROFT, JUDGE SAMUEL. - He was born in Granville, Massachusetts, September 16, 1778; was well educated, and spent the earlier years of his manhood in teaching. In the spring of 1806, he came to Licking county, where he resided until his death, which occurred at Granville, January 27, 1870. On May 28, 1807, he married Clarissa Rose, oldest daughter of Judge Rose, this marriage being the first among the Granville colonists after their arrival in their western home. They lived happily together fifty years, and he survived her thirteen years.

During the great revival of 1808, he became a member of the church, and was ever after faithful in Christian duty, prompt and liberal in his contributions to benevolence.

In the War of 1812, he was a private soldier, and was surrendered by General Hull. He was a justice of the peace eighteen years, associate judge twenty-one years, and town clerk many years, and always faithful to public trusts.

Bancrort, Levi E., eldest son of Ethan and Lucy Bancroft, was born in Granville, Licking county, Ohio, May 22, 1807. His parents migrated from Granville, Massachusetts, to Granville, Licking county, Ohio, in 1805, and settled on land near Granville village, where he deceased April 18, 1815, leaving his wife with four small children to provide for in their forest home, viz.: our subject, Levi E., Lyman, Malissa and Lucy. Levi E. is the only one now living. He is a carpenter and joiner by trade; served his apprenticeship with Gerrard Bancroft, beginning at the age of fifteen years, he followed.the business of carpenter and joiner in Granville and vicinity from 1822 to 1866, then he turned his attention to farming; continued farming as his vocation until in 1871, he sold his farm and moved to Granville, where he is now living a retired life. He married for his first wife Hannah M. Copeland, by whom he reared five children. Elizabeth, born April 10, 1832; Lucy W., born November 9, 1836; Mary M., born Sep: tember 24, 1838; Martha S., born January 3 1842; Julia A. born March 8, 1844. 'All are married, have large families, and are living in Granville and vicinity. His wife deceased Atay 13, 1859. He married, for his second wife, Susan H. Bushnell, in 1860, daughter of Thomas and Charlotte Bushnell, with whom he is now living.

Bean, ABNER, farmer, was born in York county, Maine, May 5, 1796. He was brought up ona farm, and has made farming and stock-growing his vocation. In 1815 he migrated from York county, Maine, to Rochester, New York State, traveling the whole distance, five hundred and fitty miles, on foot, making the journey in fourteen days. He purchased and made improvements in a piece of land in Monroe county, New York, eight miles from Rochester, which he selected for his future home. In 1820 he married Cynthia Collier, of Monroe county, New York. He had erected a cabin on his land, in which they moved, this, serving them for a dwelling' house, until in 1849 or 1850, he built a frame residence, in which they lived until in 1855; he, with wife and seven children, James C., Eliza C., Margaret C., Mary E., David, Edwin, and Amelia S., migrated to Licking county, Ohio, and settled on the farm where he is now living in Granville township, two and a half miles west of Granville. He owns a large and productive farm. The children are all living at this writing. His wife deceased June 3, 1868. He is still living and enjoying good health for a man of his years.

Brace, H. W., was born in Stafford, Connecticut, May 22, 1798. He received his education in the village where he was born. He was a hatter by trade. He migrated to Granville, Licking county, Ohio, in 1817; worked at his trade about three years, then engaged in the marble or tombstone business, which he continued in until about 1865, when he quit the business and lived a retired life. He married Amelia E. Gavitt, December 14, 1820, born December. 30, 1798, daughter of the Hon. William Gavitt, who migrated from Granville, Massachusetts, and settled in Granville, Licking county, Ohio, in 1805. They settled in Granville, where they remained until deceased. He died June 8, 1875. His wife died August 22, 1879. Their union resulted in one son and one daughter - George H. and Mary A.

Brasc, GeorcE H.,, was born in Granville, Licking county, Ohio, April 8, 1825. He was educated in the Granville schools. He worked fora number of years with his father at the marble or tombstone business, then changed his vocation to that of a grocer, which he continued in until 1873, when he retired from the business. On April. 1, 1866, he married Lucretia, daughter of Lloyd and Margaret Bishop, born in Zanesville, Ohio, October 24, 1843, and migrated to Granville, Licking county, with her parents in 1855. They settled in Granville, where they are now living: :

BairD, AARON, post office, Toboso, son of Joseph and Margaret Baird, was born February 15, 1836, near Dresden, Ohio. He is by occupation a farmer, and lives in the southeast part of Hanover township. He was married to Martha Stump, the daughter of Isaac Thomas and Mary Stump, March 24, 1863. She was born September 14, 1845, in Muskingum county. By this marriage they had five children. Thomas J., born April 19, 1864; Emma R., born January 4, 1866; Mary O., born June 22, 1869; Etta V., born June 20, 1871; Edgar H., born January 23, 1876.

Bounps, Amy, post office, Toboso, daughter of David and Sarah Palmer, was born in 1815. She was married in 1833 to Allen Bounds, of this county. Shortly after their marriage they settled in Hanover township, on the farm now occupied by Mrs. Bounds. By this marriage they have three children, Absalom <A. and Leroy L. - twins - born September 15, 1840; Millard F., born January 21, 1852. Millard was married December 4, 1874, to Jennie E. Siler. She is the daughter of Stephen and Clara C, Siler, and was born July 25, 1855, in Madison township. By this marriage they have two children, Virgil C., and Oren C. Virgil was born February 4, 1876; Oren was born December 4, 1877. Absalom Bounds married Mary Johnston, of Clay Lick, August 3, 1873. Leroy married Patience Davidson in 1865.

Bukery, JAMes, M. D., post office, Hanover, was the son of Joseph and Terrissa Bukey, was born in 1847. After receiving a college education he entered the university of medicine at Ann Arbor, Michigan. Here he remained five years, when he finished his course and received his diploma. He commenced the practice of medicine in Mary Ann township, near Dudgeon's corners. Here he remained two years, when he settled at Hanover, in 1871. Here he has since been located. He was married to Martha Camp, October 30, 1873. By this union they have two children, Terrissa, born May 9, 1875; Netta Vetura, born January Io, 1878. Mrs. Bukey is the daughter of Isaac and Acinda Camp. She was born June 16, 1849. Her father was born in Coshocton county, and her mother in Virginia. They came to this county in 1845, and settled in Hanover township. Here they reared a family of seven, consisting of two sons and five daughters. Mr. Camp died in 1862. Mrs. Camp is living in Hanover.

BLueE, JAMES, laborer, was born in Hampshire county, Virginia, in 1837; came to this county in 1852 with his parents. In 1860 he married Miss Franklebury, who was born in Fayette county, Pennsylvania, in 1840, and came to this county in 1854 with her parents. Mr. Blue has resided in this county for twenty years, and is a worthy and respected citizen.

Brooks, JOSEPH P., farmer, New Way, was born September 10, 1807, in Castine, Hancock county, Maine. In October, 1828, his father, John Brooks, with his family of thirteen children, emigrated to Ohio, locating in Columbus. Joseph married Miss Sarah D. Brooks September 5, 1830, who was born in Lincolnville, now Waldo county, Maine, November 30, 1807, They have had six children, four of whom are living: Joseph P., born May 29, 1831; Sarah A., born December 15, 1833; Edward H., born February 8, 1838. Phebe J., born January 21, 1842; Solomon H., born July 20, 1843; Rufus P., born March 29, 1846. Mother died February 28, 1880; Sarah A. died July 28, 1834; Edward H. died October 18, 1843. Directly aftcr the marriage of the subject of this sketch, he settled in Liberty township, in the wilderness. He says that there were wild deer and wolves, but the red man of the forest had gone. He was engaged in the mercantile trade for about eight or ten years, as clerk and doing business for himself. He has traveled through portions of England, Ireland, France, East Indies, and the West India islands, as a sailor, in which capacity he engaged when a mere boy and continued for about six years. Mr, Brooks stands second to none in natural intellect in Liberty, and has always taken a great interest in the general affairs of the country.

Brown Roerert, farmer, Johnstown; was born December 3, 1853, near Taylorsville, Muskingum county. When he was three years of age, his father died and he was taken by his uncle, Robert

Brown, with whom he lived until he was twentythree years of age, when his uncle died. Robert Brown, st., was born March 4, 1808, in the southeastern part of the State, about 1833. He married Eliza Palmer, who was born about 1812, and died September 15, 1875, her husband following her January 10, 1877, giving by will to the subject of this sketch fifty aces of land, and to two nieces twenty-five acres each, he dying without family. ) He was a Methodist in faith, and was lamented by the whole community. John V. Brown, father of the subject of this sketch, was born about 1810, and married Miss Dorcas Dutro, in April, 1846, There were four children given to them: Eliza P., born in 1847; Martha Alice, born November 1, 1851; Robert, born December 3, 1853; John V., born June 6, 1857. John V. Brown, sr., died February 13, 1857, in Muskingum county. John V., jn, died April, 1848; Eliza died about 1849. Mrs. Brown married Daniel Swarts Septembcr 9, 1867. He died August 28, 1876. Mrs. Swarts now lives with her son, the subject of this sketch.

BorinG, Mary M., was born January 1, 1847, in Franklin township. She was the daughter of Alva and Sarah (Franks) Swisher, whose parents were born in Licking county. Mary M. married William A. Boring, of this county. Result of this marriage, three children: Bertram A., Ora L., and Nettie ; all are at home with their mother. Mr. Boring died July 20, 1876, at the age of thirtyseven years; was a farmer, wool grower, and stock raiser; leaving his widow some one hundred and eighty acres of good land in Licking township. Mr. and Mrs. Boring were members of the Lutheran church of Swamp run, over twenty-one

Beats, Enocu, post office, Summit. The son of Nathan and Elmira Beals, born March 5, 1818, in Etna township. Nathan was born in Massachusetts, his wife in Vermont. They came to Ohio in 1815, and settled in Licking county. Enoch married Catharine Beem, at the age of twenty-two, and lived in Lima twenty-four years, then went to Indiana for one year, when he returned to Lima, where he has since resided.

BrEm, G. W., post office, Summit Station, was born in 1820, November 17th, in Jersey township. Remained at home until the age of twenty-one, then came to Lima and lived with John R. Beem one year. He married Margaret Myer, by whom he had five children, she dying June 25, 1854. July 1, 1855, he married Julia Myer, by whom he had one child; his second wife died June 30, 1857. March 18, 1858, he married Elizabeth Tharp,

1751. He was of German extraction. At the age of twenty he married Elizabeth Green, daughter of Benjamin Green. He served in the Revolutionary war, with the rank of sergeant, and up to the time of his death had a dear recollection of both General Washington and Lafayette. He first settled at Hog run, and then went to Jersey township, where he lived until he died, at Michael Bem's, at the age of ninety-five years ten months and fourteen days.

Beem, R. D., post office, Summit, was born in Jersey township, in 1822, July 19th, the son of William and Catharine Beem. William Beem was born in Alleghany county, Maryland ; he came to Ohio about 1812, and settled in Jersey township, where he lived the remainder of his life; he died in 1857. R. D. Beem married Miss Chrisleva Myer, daughter of John and Fannie Myer, of Maryland. Mr. Myer came to Ohio about 1818.

Brock, S. C. D., post office, Summit Station, was born in Belmont county, in the year 1822, on March 11th. He was the son of Jesse and Mary Brock, who were among the the earliest settlers of Belmont county, and were farmers by occupation. In 1868 he left Belmont county, coming directly to his present home. In 1841 he married Miss Catharine Doney, daughter of Isaac and Mary Doney. In early life Mr. Brock fitted himself for the practice of medicine, and had he chosen to follow the profession, was amply qualified to have made his mark in the same, but chose to give his exclusive attention to farming. His farm consists of some two hundred acres, with large house, barns, stables, etc. 'Vhe Union church and a fine school-house are also located on this farm.

BARNES, CHARLES, JR., was born in Frederick county, Virginia, in April, 1797, and came with his father to Newark, in 1811. _In 1814 the family removed to a farm in Mary Ann township, where Mr. Barnes died December 21, 1873, in his seventyseventh year. His father, whose name was also Charles, made himself acquainted with this country while a soldier under Lord Dunmore, in the expedition against the Indians on the Scioto. He died in Mary Ann township in 1815, and was the first person buried in Mary Ann cemetery. Charles Barnes, jr., was a member of the Presbyterian church during the last twenty years of his life, and was an upright, honest citizen.

Virginia to this township in 1811, and settled on the place where Mr. Barnes is now living. He is one of nine children - three boys and six girls, seven of whom are now living. He was married in 1861, to Virginia Jones. Her father was a native of Wales, but came to this county when a boy. Her mother was of German descent. 'They had five children - four boys and one girl: Charlie S., William H. (dead), Mary C., Edward H., and Oren J. Mr. Barnes is living upon a farm of one hundred acres, which he owns, and which shows evidences of the industry and careful attention that are characteristic of the man.

BisHop, NAomI, was born in 1823, in this county; was the daughter of Adam and Naoma Croan, who came to this county in 1802, locating in McKean township in 1809. Naomi Croan (now Bishop) was married in 1844 to D. W. Willard, of this county, who was born in 1813, in Massachusetts. They had three children. William D., born in 1845, was married to Mary J. Jourdon of this county, died in 1867, aged twenty-two years. They had one child - Ida May. George W. was born July 29, 1847. Mitchel was born in 1851; was married to Seville Smith, of this county July 22, 1880 who was born in 1860, in McKean township. He is a farmer, and is now living on the old homestead north of Fredonia. Mr. Willard died in 1853. Mrs. Willard was married again in 1855 to John J. Bishop of this county, who was born in 1802, in Washington county, New York. Results of this marriage, one child, Albion, who was born in 1867. He was married to Nealey Williams, of this county, and is now living in McKean township. Mr. Bishop died in 1879, aged seventy-seven years.

Bowers, JAcozp, was born February 9, 1794, in Green county, Pennsylvania; was married to Margaret Bechinbaugh, of the same county who was born in 1797, and came to this county, in the autumn of 1826, locating in McKean township. They were the parents of thirteen children, ten living at present. Jacob bought three hundred acres of land when he came to the township, which was all in woods, he clearing it all up himself. Mrs. Bowers died October 27, 1878, aged eighty-two years. Jacob was in the battle on Lake Erie in the War of 1812. He died August 17, 1880, aged eighty-seven years. William Bowers was born October 12, 1831, in McKean township, on the old homestead, where he at present lives. He was married December 18, 1859, to Mary FE, Warner, of this county, who was born January 10, 1840. Results of this marriage, three children, Lilly Arabell, born November 10, 1860, Clement W., born January 18, 1863, Corra D., born February 15, 1865. Mrs. Mary Bowers died February 18, 1872, aged thirty-two years. William was married again August 13, 1874, to Mary J. Furgeson, of this county, who was born July 16, 1844. Results of this marriage two children, Jacob W., born May 25, 1876, Mary E., born October 9, 1878.

Brooks, DiANTHA M., was born September 8, 1829, in Granville township; was the daughter of Thomas B. and Permelia Blanchard, who came to this county in 1820, from Sutton, Massachusetts. Thomas and Permelia Blanchard had seven children. Thomas died in 1868, aged seventy-one years. Permelia died October ro, 1865, aged sixtythree years. Diantha Brooks, the subject of this sketch, was married to Martin Brooks, of this county, who was born March 21, 1830, in this county. They had five children. Nancy P. was born October 27, 1854; was married December 25, 1872, to William Owens, a farmer, of this county, and is now living in Granville township. Laura D. was born November 14, 1856; was married October 12, 1876, to John W. Fulton, a farmer, of this county. Thomas M. was born November 22, 1858; was married to Hannah Lind, of this county, and is now living at home with his mother. Sarah E. was born November 19, 1860; was married October, 1878, to William Lake, a farmer, of this county. Charles M. was born January 30, 1863; is single, and lives with his mother. Mr. Brooks died in 1874, aged forty-four years.

Brooks, Francis M., was born October, 1835, in this county; was the son of Martin and Lucy Brooks, who came to this county in 1811, and located in McKean township. They were the parents of four children. Francis M., the subject of this sketch, was married in 1856, to Hannah Wilson, of this county. They had eight children - Lucy, Angeline, Atta, Wilson, Nancy, Oscar, John M. and Samuel, who are allat home. Mrs. Brooks died May 20, 1877, aged thirty-six years. Mr. Brooks was married again in 1878, to Alice Wilson, of this county. They have one child, Francis M. Mr. Brooks was born in McKean township, and has always lived init. He is a farmer, and is esteemed by all his acquaintances.

Barnum, T, M., wagon-maker, post office, Johnstown, was born in Johnstown, Licking county, Ohio, February 2, 1840. Enlisted in the Fifth Iowa volunteer infantry in Marshalltown, Iowa, June 8, 1861, and served four years and forty days; was discharged at Nashville, Tennessee, August, 1865. Was married January 20, 1870, to Delia Kasson, of Monroe township, Licking county, Ohio. Has three children: Byron, born February 14, 1871; Harry, born September 7, 1874; May, born

BELL, STEPHAN E., farmer, Johnstown, was born in Liberty township, November 29, 1838. Enlisted in company B, of the Seventy-sixth regiment Ohio volunteer infantry, October 9, 1861, and served three years. Was wounded at the battle of Arkansas Post, January 11, 1863, in the left shoulder by a piece of shell. Was mustered out at Rome, Georgia, October 9, 1864. Was married to Miss Lucinda Bush, of Monroe township, November 19, 1865, by whom he has three children: Ulysses W., born February 24, 1868; Oscar C., born December 8, 1870; Ida 1., born December 6, 1875. Mr. Bell is a Republican in politics, and believes a soldier should vote as he shot.

Have had four children: Alice Cary, born October 29, 1856, died May 23, 1863; Clara Belle, born January 24, 1858; Elida May, December 5, 1859; Austin, January 18, 1861, died March 20, 1861. Mr. Biedler enlisted in company A, Third Ohio volunteer infantry, April 19, 1861, and served during the three months service. He again enlisted, October 9, 1861, in company C, Seventy-sixth Ohio volunteer infantry, and served in the capacity of corporal during the siege of Vicksburgh, and participated in all engagements that the Seventy-sixth regiment was in up to that time. He then was commissioned second lieutenant of company C, Fifty-first United States colored volunteer regiment, in which capacity he served nearly a year, and then was promoted to first lieutenant and transferred tocompany D., where he served until March 1, 1866. Upon his return home he removed to Johnstown and engaged in mercantile business. Was appointed postmaster November 15, 1878, which position he still holds. From the time of his first enlistment until he returned home, was nine days short of five years he spent in the United States service. During the time he never was wounded, taken prisoner, nor received any bounty.

BLAMER, JOHN, deceased, farmer, Johnstown, was born in Monroe township, April 1, 1829. He married Miss Catharine Oller, July 4, 1851. She was born in Delaware county, July 4, 1833. They had six children: Samuel Sherwood, born November 1, 1853; Alsephene, born June 8, 1856; Emma died February 16, 1866. He was one of thirteen children, and the only one who has passed from this sphere of action. He was a moral man, liked and missed by all who knew him.

BoTreNnFIELD, LINLEY, farmer, Johnstown, was born October 25, 1846, near Lock, Knox county. In 1863 he came to Monroe township, worked on a farm, then attended three terms of school at Sunbury, and in the winter of 1868 he began teaching school. He married Emma Johnson, October 4, 1871. She was born June 30, 1852, in Monroe township. They have two children: Charles B., born May 26, 1874; Paul, born May 13, 1877. Joseph and Sarah Jane Bottenfield, parents of the subject of this sketch, were born in Pennsylvania. James Johnson, father of Mrs. Bottenfield, was born in Baltimore county, Maryland, December 1, 1805, and died January 30, 1859. His wife, Eliza Cole, was born in Pickaway county, October 24, 1810, and is still living. Politically, Mr. Bottenfield is a Democrat.

"Burt, MAuHALa, farmer, post office, Johnstown, eldest daughter of George and Diadema Green, was born in Monroe township, September 15, 1807. Mrs. Butt is the first white child born in Monroe township, her father and mother being among the very earliest settlers in this section of the country. The family of which she is a member is a remarkable one in the history of the county, her father and mother having had seventeen children; fourteen of whom lived to be fathers and mothers. Mahala, the subject of this sketch, was married, May 25, 1826, to Basil Butt, of Monroe township, who was and asa result of their union had a family of eleven children, all living to have families except one. Leroy Hamilton, born May 2, 1827; Charlotte G., born October 17, 1828; Mariah Jane, born October 25, 1830, and died July 2, 1858; Reszen M., born September 15, 1832; Noah Fassett, born December 25, 1834; Caroline S., born December 12, 1835; Hazel Rignal, born January 25, 1840; Morgan Green, born January 19, 1842; Henry S. W., born November 1, 1844 ; Addis Porter, born March 30, 1847, died April 16, 1849; Abi Adelia, born March 30, 1853. Mr. Butt died November 16, 1854, leaving Mrs. Butt with seven children, all of whom she brought up and lived to see settled in life, prosperous menand women. Mr. Butt was a soldier in the War of 1812, serving in a Captain Conn's company of Virginia militia, and, although Mr. Butt never drew a pension, Mrs. Butt apvlied under the law passed during the winter of 1878 for the relief of widows and surviving relatives of soldiers of the War of 1812, and was granted a pension, herself and one other being the only pensioners of said war in Monroe township.

Bapver, Auigs, coal dealer, No. 115, Fifth street, near the canal. Mr. Bader was born in Germany, June 7, 1830. He migrated to America in 1851, and located in Newark, this county, where he engaged as coal deliverer in the town, and continued as such until 1869, when he commenced the coal business for himself, buying his coal at Coshocton, and boating it to this city and retailing it out over the town. He has been conducting the business with success over twenty years, and has gained for himself a large trade, causing him to handle on an average of about one hundred thousand bushels annually. In 1860 he married Miss Annie Hines, of Somerset, Perry county, Ohio. They settled in Newark, where they are now residing. 'They are the parents of six sons and two daughters.

BaiLEy, Amos, was born in Belmont county, Ohio, August 9, 1837. He worked on a farm until he was thirty years of age. He was married to Francis King, July 1, 1858, who was born in Monroe county, April 10, 1840. They have had four children: Marion S., born Mareh 17, 1859; Isadore, who died December 12, 1865, aged five years; Florence A., born December 22, 1862; Mary Theisa, born February 15, 1865. In 1865 Mr. Bailey moved to Grundy county, Illinois, and remained there some six years, then moved to Will county, where he remained about eight years, then moved to Newark, where he now lives. He is now in the employ of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad company. During the war he was a member of the Ohio national guards.

Baker, M. Q., successor to Sears & Baker, dealers in dry goods, notions, hosiery, oil cloths, carpets, etc., No. 127 Third street, northwest corner of Park. Mr. Baker was born near Danville, Knox county, Ohio, August 25, 1849. He received his education in the Danville schools. In 1867 he entered a dry goods store in Delaware, Ohio, as salesman, where he remained until November, 1869. He came to Newark and engaged in partnership with J. E. Sears, in the dry goods business, which business he has since been conducting successfully. The firm name was known as Sears & Baker, until in September, 1880, when Mr. Baker purchased his partner's interest, and has since been carrying on the business alone. He occupies two rooms, the lower one, which is eighteen by one hundred and thirty feet, is used as a_ salesroom, and is well filled with everything in his line of business. The upper room is eighteen by one hundred feet in size, and is used as the carpet department, where you can find everything in the carpet line from the cheapest hemp to the best Brussels. He also carries a full line of notions,