Washington Township

Washington Township

James M. Anderson, a worthy citizen of Washington township, is the son of Philip and Americus (Dicus) Anderson, of German and Irish extraction. He was born in Sugar Creek township, Putnam county, Ohio, on the 2d day of March, 1859, and his education was obtained in the common schools. The early life of Mr. Anderson was passed in Putnam county. He was married on the 17th of March, 1878, to Miss Louisa J. Nichols, and the issue of this marriage is as follows: Frank C., Margaret E., Ralph E., Leonard S., Stewart W. and Blaine J. Mrs. Anderson is also a native of Putnam county and dates her birth from the 13th day of October, 1854. She is a daughter of Edward and Margaret (Ervin) Nichols, of German ancestry. In 1890, Mr. Anderson, in company with his brother, engaged in handling a stock of general merchandise and thus far they have been successful. They are leading citizens of Plumb's Cross roads and enjoy universal respect. Politically the subject of this sketch affiliates with the republican party, being an active worker in its ranks.

Samuel Campbell is a representative of a worthy family of Washington township, Paulding county, where he was born May 18, 1848, the son of John and Lydia (Harrell) Campbell, of Scotch and German extraction. He was educated in the common schools and reared to the life of the farmer, which occupation he has ever since followed. The farm which Mr. Campbell now owns is the one upon which he first saw the light and was reared to manhood. On February 29, 1864, he enlisted in company G, Fifty-fourth regiment of Ohio volunteer infantry, for three years' service, and was a participant in the battles of Atlanta and Jonesborough. In the former engagement he was wounded in the right breast and was sent to the Marietta hospital for thirty days. At "Nigger Jack" Creek he was taken prisoner, and confined in Andersonville prison for six months. Mr. Campbell received his honorable discharge June 8, 1865, at Camp Chase, Ohio. On the first day of November, 1868, he was joined in marriage with Miss Elizabeth J., the daughter of Michael and Amanda (Killgore) Hoopingarner, and the children born to them are Byron (deceased), Amanda, John M., Georgia, Earl, Jessie (deceased), Ivan (deceased), and Irvin (deceased.) Mr. Campbell acted as assessor for two terms, and is a republican. He is one of the oldest settlers in Washington township, and a man of much prominence in the community.

Eleazer Cattell, the son of William and Rebecca (Mellsburg) Cattell, was born in Columbiana county, Ohio, March 18, 1820. He grew to years of maturity in his native county, and there acquired a common education. He was married July 10, 1845, to Catherine Meyer, born in Pennsylvania, January 18, 1824, a daughter of William and Anna (Sparscht) Meyer, and became the father of Rebecca (deceased), Sarah J. (deceased), and Isaac. Mrs. Cattell died May 28, 1885. Her husband who survives her îs a member of the Christian church, and a venerable resident of Washington township. Isaac Cattell is a native of Paulding county, and dates his birth from the 27th of October, 1857. He was reared on the farm and attended the country schools during the winter seasons. On the 22nd of February, 1883, Mr. Cattell was married to Miss Mary F., the daughter of Joseph and Lydia E. (McKinney) Craig, and by her had the following children: James W., born December 17, 1883; Joseph E., born April 11, 1886; and Clifford L., born November 1, 1887. Mrs. Cattell was born in Steuben county, Ind., June 20, 1864, and died November 18, 1888. Like his father, Mr. Cattell is a democrat in his political affiliations and one of the active and progressive young men of Washington township.

George H. Coltman is the son of George and Jane (Reid) Coltman, and was born in Richland county, Ohio, August 20, 1863. On the death of his father, his mother came to Paulding county, he being but nineteen months of age at the time. He was reared on the farm, and attended to his mother's affairs, remaining with her until-his marriage to Miss Jennie Roach, which occurred March 4, 1888. Mrs/'Coltman is a native of Brown township, this county, and was born February 8, 1868, the daughter of William and Laura (Mallet) Roach. Mr. and Mrs. Coltman are the parents of one child, named Fern A. The subject of this sketch is a republican, and while living in Brown township held the office of constable for four years. He is one of the leading citizens of Washington township and enjoys general popularity.

Eli Day is a native of Starke county, Ohio, and dates his birth from the 2d day of April, 1836. His parents were Solomon and Ann (Barnhill) Day, natives of Virginia and Pennsylvania, respectively. The subject of this sketch was but four years of age when his parents removed to Logan county, Ohio, where they resided until their deaths. For thirty-nine years, Eli Day was a resident of Logan county, and there, in 1860, on the 13th of May, he was united in marriage with Miss Marshana Ash. Mrs. Day was born January 16, 1838, her parents being Herod and Eliza (Bird) Ashe, of North Carolina. The children born to Mr. and Mrs. Day are Laura B., the wife of David Hamilton; Oscar T., Laramer T., an infant unnamed, now deceased; Corinda A., Wellington, Oden, two infants deceased, and Warren. Politically Mr. Day is a prohibitionist, and with his wife belongs to the Baptist church, of which he has been a member thirty-six years and is noted for his decisions in church government and strict discipline. He located in Paulding county in 1880 and is a good citizen in all the relations of life.

Elias A. Dempsy (colored) was born in North Carolina, January 26, 1839, the son of James and Keturah (Ashe) Dempsy, freedmen. The subject of this sketch was but five years of age when his parents removed to Clarke county, Ohio, where they remained but a short time. They then went to Logan county, and in 1863 located in Paulding county, where the father died, February 19, 1888. The mother, who survives her husband, is a resident of Washington township. Mr. Dempsy was reared on the farm and received his education in the country schools, He engaged in teaching in the public schools of Logan and Paulding counties from

1860 to 1879, since which time he has devoted his attention to farming and the business duties of his office. He was married in Logan county, June 4, 1861, to Elizabeth, the daughter of Richard and Sophia (Hearst) Jackson, of Virginia, and had seven children, named James A., William C., Elias S., Mary E., wife of W. D. Simons; Minnie A. (deceased), Keturah, wife of George McGee, and Elizabeth C. Mrs. Dempsy died June 25, 1874, and Mr. Dempsy married in November, 1875, Sarah, the daughter of L. D. and Mary (Roberts) Hearn. The issue of this union is Ollie V., Cora J., Luther B., Lucius, Dorothy L.,and Inez Z. Mr. Dempsy, who is an active republican, has held the office of township clerk for nine years and that of notary public for the same length of time. He and wife are members of the Methodist church. Mr. Dempsy located in this county in 1863 on a farm of sixty acres. In connection with his agricultural pursuits, he is engaged in raising fine horses. He leads a useful life and is recognized as a good farmer and a first-class citizen.

W. H. Dempsy, brother of the subject of this sketch, was born in Logan county, February 13, 1849. He is engaged in the ministry, being pastor of the Baptist colored church of Washington township.

John Folk is a native of Muskingum county, Ohio, and dates his birth from the 14th of April, 1824. He is the son of Jacob and Catherine (Landis) Folk, who came to Licking county in an early day, where they lived and died. John Folk, after obtaining a common education, began the struggle of life for himself. He learned the carpenter's trade, which he followed in connection with farming, and located in Paulding county in 1878, where he has since become one of the leading agriculturists in Washington township. Mr. Folk was united in marriage with Miss Marietta Wilcox, on October 15, 1818. Mrs. Folk was born in Vermont, near Burlington, December 29, 1825, the daughter of William Wilcox. She is the mother of Alice M. (deceased), John H., Howard, Emma C., wife of Frank Brickner; Lucy C., wife of L. T. Norris. Mrs. Folk died May 16, 1866. Mr. Folk is a republican in his political belief, and has held the office of justice of the peace for six years. He is a member of the Patrons of Husbandry, and formerly belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. A good citizen, he enjoys the esteem of all who know him.

John and Andrew Gaines are farmers. They were born in Kentucky, as slaves of Joseph Hughes, who liberated them at the beginning of the war, and they soon afterward came north to seek homes. They were industrious, hard working young men, and to-day have a well improved farm, the result of their own good management. They each vote the republican ticket and are members of the Baptist church. They removed to Paulding county, Washington township, where they resided ever since. Andrew married Miss Mary Simmons, daughter of M. C. and Charlotte Simmons. By this marriage four children were born, viz.: Ida, Burton, John H. and Gertrude. John is yet single and is a thoroughgoing, industrious young man.

Joshua Hartzog was born in Schuylkill county, Penn., January 19, 1830, the son of Christian and Catherine (Lintimoot) Hartzog, of German origin. The parents came to Ohio ip 1830, and located in Fairfield county, subsequently removing to the county of Mercer, where they remained a while and thence to Van Wert. In the latter county the subject of this sketch was reared and educated. He learned the blacksmith's trade in Wayne county, Ind.,and for two years worked thereat. He removed to Paulding county, and here, on the 16th of January, 1851, he was united in marriage with Eliza J., daughter of Demmet and Ellén (Ridenhour) Mackerel. Mrs. Hartzog died on the last day of December,

1864, leaving the following children: James I., Mary E., wife of William Garrison; Sarah A., wife of Philip Kidner, and Christian M. Mr. Hartzog took as his second wife, Mrs. Sarah J. Pease, the widow of Mark Pease, and daughter of Henry Blythe. The children that have blessed this union are: Melissa J., wife of Jacob Rush; Annie H., wife of William McDorman; Joshua B., and Benjamin L. Mr. Hartzog married his present wife November 11, 1872. Before her marriage she was Elzina E., widow of Conrad Bevilhiner, and daughter of Lewis and Sophia (Eaton) Cole, of English descent. Mr. Hartzog located in Paulding county in 1850, upon the farm where he now resides. He is a prohibitionist in politics and has served as the trustee of the township for two years. His farm is one of the well improved pieces of property in the county, he having entered the land from the government in 1850.

Dr. D. C. Goings. - The subject of this sketch was born at Rumley, Shelby county, Ohio, May 19, 1839. He is a son of Joel W.and Elizabeth (Cole) Goings. His father was of Indian race and his mother of Irish descent. His father belonged to the tribe of Wapoo. Our subject was the seventh son of his father's children, and commenced doctoring at the age of twelve years. His practice is through faith, and claims he was taught by the spirits his knowledge in the healing power. He received a collegiate education, and has practiced his profession through the states of Pennsylvania, New York and Ohio. He was married in Shelby county, Ohio, in June, 1861, to Rebecca, daughter of Archibald Fox, a full blooded Indian. By this union they have had born to them eight children: Joseph, Wesley, Lavenia Luella, wife of Charles Williams; Balaam, Craig, Charles, Julia and Isabella, deceased. Politically our subject is republican, and has filled the office of township trustee. His religious convictions are with the Methodist Episcopal church, of which he isa member. Mr. Goings is also a member of the Masonic order, and is connected with a lodge at Shippenville, Penn. Helocated upon his present place in Washington township, November 5, 1881, on which he has placed substantial improvements and is one of the well-todo men of his township.

James M. Jackson was born in Hocking county, Ohio, October 15, 1843. His parents were James and Julia (Cook) Jackson, of New York, who came to this state in an early day. The father assisted in building the Hocking valley canal, and was a respected citizen of his adopted county. James M. Jackson, Jr., was reared to the life of the farmer in his native county and there obtained his education. His marriage to Miss Elizabeth Reedy occurred August 13, 1865, and the children born to them are Julia (deceased), Bastian H., William F., David L., Margaret C., wife of Daniel Martin; Minnie, wife of Oliver Clay; Alice, Dora C., Mary, Lulu, and Eva. Mrs. Jackson was born in Perry county, Ohio, June 29, 1844, a daughter of Samuel and Isabelle (Work) Reedy. She and her husband are active members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and enjoy high social standing. Politically Mr. Jackson is a republican and a member of the grange. He is engaged in raising fine horses and has been successful in his calling. The subject of this sketch entered the Ohio militia during the war, enlisted July 10, 1863, and was discharged May 1, 1866, at Columbus, Ohio.

Samuel $. Johnston. - One of the leading agriculturists of Washington township, Paulding county, is Samuel S. Johnston, a native of Mercer county, who dates his birth from the 20th of January, 1849. He is the son of Stephen and Rachel (Snyder) Johnston, of German and Scotch extraction. Mr. Johnston grew to manhood's estate in Shelby county, Ohio, and early imbibed those habits of industry and energy which belong to the life of the farmer. His schooling was obtained in the neighboring institutions of learning, and in 1873, on the 11th of January, he was united in marriage with Miss Eliza E., the daughter of Noah and Rebecca Fought. Mrs. Johnston was born in Paulding county, in 1859, and by her marriage became the mother of thé following named: Stephen N., Ella R., John C. (deceased), Joseph A. (deceased), Blanche A., George W., David and Hattie M. Mr. Johnston's politics are of the democrat order and he is a member of the Patrons of Husbandry. He located in this county in 1873 and is a man of much prominence in the community.

Adam Kidner, a representative citizen of Washington township, was born in Franklin county, Ohio, March 11, 1840. His parents are George and Ruth Kiduer, of Virginia, and he was reared to manhood in his native county. He followed farming while a youth and received his education at the common schools during the winter seasons. September 2, 1860, Mr. Kidner was married to Sarah A. Smothers, born in Fairfield county, April 4, 1837, the daughter of Joseph and Sarah (Rowe) Smothers. Mr. and Mrs. Kidner are members of the Methodist church and highly respected in the community where they reside. Our subject located in Paulding county in 1863 and has a farm which is well improved. He is interegted in raising fine horses and his success in life is due to energy and hard work. Politically he is a democrat, but takes little interest in partisan contests.

Peter Leatherman. born in Allen county, June 10, 1864, is the son of Daniel and Mary (Alstetter) Leatherman, of German origin. He was reared and educated in his native county, and there married, on the 8th of September, 1887, Miss Marinda Taylor, the daughter of Jacob and Martha (McIntyre) Taylor. The union of our subject and his wife has resulted in the birth of three children, whose christian names are Addie, Edward and Florence. Mr. Leatherman owns a fine farm of eighty acres, on which he resides, where he enjoys the fruits of his own labor, and is an ardent supporter of the democratic party and one of the enterprising young men of Washington township, and respected by all who know him.

` May 4, 1823, the son of Daniel and Sophia (Swelly) Leatherman, of German extraction. He received his schooling in his native county, and there grew to manhocd. During the late war he was a member of company H, Ohio volunteer infantry, and served for a short time. Mr. Leatherman was married September 26, 1847, to Miss Mary A. Alstetter, who was born in Hamburg, Germany, April 7, 1827, the daughterof Peter and Catherine (Gable) Alstetter. These parents came to America in 1829, and located in Smithsburg, Md., later removing to Allen county, Ohio, where they led the lives of farmers, and where their deaths occurred. The children born to Mr. and Mrs. Leatherman were named: Matilda, wife of George Butler; John, Jacob, Elizabeth, wife of Martin Wise; Joseph (deceased), Samuel (deceased), Nettie, wife of Noah Myers; Peter, Charles (deceased), Philip, Annie and William. The death of Mr. Leatherman occurred on the 29th day of June, 1881, and in his death the community lost one of its most honored residents. During his life he had been a valued member of the United Brethren church, to which his widow and surviving children belong.

John MeCluer, a worthy citizen of Washington township, was born in Logan county, Ohio, June 12, 1827, the son of Moses and Mary S. (Watt) McCluer, of Irish extraction. Mr. McCluer was reared to manhood in Allen county. He followed farming and also learned the tinner's trade, in Lima. He married in Allén county, January 10, 1850, Elizabeth Staley. Mrs. McCluer was born in Pickaway county, Ohio, March 7, 1828, and is the daughter of John and Ara (Kirby) Staley, of English and German origin. The children born to Mr. and Mrs. McCluer are: Martha A., wife of W. J. Fife; William H., Isaac N., John Monroe (deceased), Mary A., wife of M. J. Fife; Charley N., Ara, wife of J. C. Harmon,and Maggie E., wife of U. Hitchcock. On the 15th of August, 1861, Mr. McCluer enlisted in the First Ohio cavalry, and did active duty in recruiting the company. He was first lieutenant of his company, but on account of sickness was compelled to return home. He re-enlisted as a private, in 1864, in the Fourth Ohio cavalry, and received his discharge at Nashville, Tenn., June 28, 1865. He was active in the following engagements: Selma, Ala.,Columbia and Macon,Ga. Mr. McCluer assisted in the capture of Jefferson Davis, standing guard over him for four days. He has held the office of trustee for six years and the minor township positions, and affiliates with the democratic party, in which he takes an active part and wields a large influence. He is one of the leading progressive men of the county, and is a liberal contributor to all public and benevolent enterprises. Mr. McCluer, who located in Paulding county in 1868, is a member of the Methodist church. Heisa member of the G. A. R. post, and is a pensioner. He is favorably known in the county, and enjoys general esteem.

William H. McCluer. - Prominent among the leading citizens of Washington township, is William H. McCluer, the son of John McCluer, before mentioned. He was born in Allen county, Ohio, July 17, 1854, and was reared to manhood in his native county, being educated in the schools of the neighborhood. He early chose farming as his life work and has always been engaged in this occupation with good success. His marriage occurred March 7, 1878, Miss Mary A. Leatherman becoming his wife. She was born in Paulding county, in 1858, the daughter of Hiram and Catherine (Shafer) L2atherman, and by her marriage has become the mother of John H., Martin A. (deceased), Ida, William (deceased), Hattie, Myrtle A. and Charles F. The family are valued members of the United Brethren church, and enjoy the esteem of the community in which they reside. Mr. McCluer, who is an enterprising gentleman, is a democrat in political belief, and is at present trustee of the township, having been elected in the spring of 1890.

John C. Martin. born in Washington township, Paulding county, Ohio, on the 5th of November, 1861, is one of the representative young citizens of the community in which he resides. He is the son of Henry and Hulda (Edwards) Martin and was reared and educated in his native county. He was married on the 30th of August, 1890, to Miss Cassie Allerding, of Hancock county, and a daughter of Mivhael Allerding, of German origin. Mrs. Martin was a schoolteacher prior to her marriage, having taught nine successive and successful terms. She and her husband are members of the Christian church and enjoy good social standing. Mr. Martin is a believer in the principles of the democratic party and an enterprising young man who has many friends and well wishers.

John H. Matson, son of John T. Matson, who is elsewhere mentioned in this volume, was born in Putnam county, Ohio, on the 4th day of January, 1859. Reared on the farm, Mr. Matson early chose the calling of the agriculturist, and is one of the leading young men of Washington township. His education was received in the schools of his neighborhood, and has been supplemented by careful reading and observation. He is a worthy member of the United Brethren church, and politically adheres to the tenets of the republican party. Mr. Matson is an energetic and progressive young man, and if life and health be spared him

John T. Matson is a native of Ohio, korn in Auglaize county on the 13th of April, 1830. His parents, John and Rebecca (Johns) Matson, were of Welsh and English parentage, and honored residents of the county in which they live. Mr. Matson was reared to manhood in Putnam county, and there received his education. His marriage occurred on the last day of December, 1854, at which time Elizabeth Shafer, born in Fairfield county, December 27, 1828, became his wife. Their children are: William F., Ruth, wife of John Yant; John H., Rebecca E., wife ot Charles W. Kicher and Eliza J. Politically, Mr. Matson is a republican, and with his wife and children belongs to the United Brethren church. He has been a representative citizen of Paulding county since 1861, and is highly respected wherever known.

Joseph F. Mellinger, one of the enterprising young men of Paulding county, was born in Washington township, April 12, 1861, a son of David and Sarah J.(Burbage) Mellinger. He was reared on the homestead farm in his native county, and his scholastic training was received in the schools of the neighborhood. Mr. Mellinger was united in marriage on the 11th of October, 1886, with Miss Emma L. Spray, the daughter of Edward and Hannah (Montgomery) Spray. Mrs. Mellinger was born in Latty township, this county, July 15, 1866, and has borne her husband the following children: Ethel (deceased), and Oscar. Mr. Mellinger is a stanch supporter of the republican party. He is a member of the grange, and with his wife belongs to the Methodist church. Mr. Mellinger is an active business man and a good citizen in every sense of the word.

Joseph Moxley, born a slave in Shelby county, Kentucky on the 10th of August, 1813, is one of the leading agriculturists of Washington township. He is a stockholder in the Toledo, Delphos & Burlington railroad and settled in this township in 1862. When Mr. Moxley was thirtyone years of age he left Kentucky, and went to Illinois, where he remained six weeks. He then removed to Canada, paying a man the sum of $60 to take him across the Ohio river. His wife, Cynthia Ann, was a slave girl owned by John L. Clark. She died two years after he started for Canada, leaving five children. Returning to the United States after the war, Mr. Moxley visited his old master, and was permitted to take with him his three children, who still survived. They were Lewis L., born May 30, 1842; May J., born December 28, 1843, and Charles C., born August 18, 1846; Caroline died in April, 1849, and George L. was born September 15, 1849. The parents of Mr. Moxley were Robert Ferris, a native of Kentucky, and Lucinda (Wode) Bont, who died in that state. The subject of this sketch has been one of the directors of the agricultural society of Washington township and is highly respected in the community where he resides. He hadno opportunity of receiving an education in his boyhood, but by close observation has become well posted on the affairs of the day. He has given his children good educations, and they are respected citizens of the county. For fifty years Mr. Moxley has been a devoted member of the M. E. church, and has held most of the offices in that organization.

Joseph Nichols was born in Putnam county, Ohio, December 8, 1847, the son of Edward and Margaret (Irwin) Nichols. The paternal ancestors were Irish, while the maternal were German, who came to Putnam county in an early day and here died. Joseph Nichols was reared in his native county and married there on the 12th of April, 1866, Mary E., the daughter of William and Louisa (Critten) Bogart. The children born to Mr. and Mrs. Nichols are William E., Louisa A. (deceased), Margaret, wife of B. Jackson; Joseph T., John E., James E., Henry H., Ralph L., Effie G., Emory and Bessie L. Mr. Nichols is a democrat, and while a resident of Putnam county, held the office of trustee of Union township. He located in Paulding county in 1888 and is an honored citizen of Washington township. He is a member of the grange, No. 619.

David P. Oliver, a popular citizen of Washington township, is the son of James and Frances (Hamilton) Oliver, and was born in Union county, February 15, 1853. He grew to years of maturity in his native place, and there acquired a common education. Mr. Oliver located in Paulding county, in 1875, and has always followed farming. He is a republican, and held the office of assessor for one term, that of constable for the same length of time, and at present he is the postmaster at Plumb's Cross Roads, and notary public. Mr. Oliver was married September 9, 1875, to Miss Maggie E., the daughter of W. K. and Mary (Richards) Mellinger, becoming his wife. Mrs. Oliver was born December 6, 1859, and is the mother of Wilberta H., Francis M., Mary M. and Jessie. The family are communicants of the Methodist church, in which body Mr. Oliver is trustee. He is a member of the grange, and his success is due to his energy ahd hard work.

William E. Pease, the eldest son of Elwood and Margaret Pease, was born in Darke county, Ohio, January 11, 1843. He was reared amid rural scenes, in which he learned those lessons of industry, economy, integrity and perseverance which have characterized his subsequent life, and in February, 1864, enlisted in company A, Fifty-seventh Ohio volunteer infantry, receiving his discharge on the 26th of August, 1865. He took part in the engagements of Buzzard's Roost, Tunnel Hill, Resaca, Kenesaw Mountain and Fort McAllister, and several minor skirmishes. Returning home, Mr. Pease and Miss Elizabeth Lucas were united in marriage on December 3, 1865. Mrs. Pease is the daughter of Nathaniel and Mary Lucas, and bore her husband five children, as follows: Mary M. (deceased), Barbara E. (deceased), William S., Byron D. and Joshua 8. (deceased), She departed this life in January, 1878, and on April 24, 1880, Miss Mary, the daughter of Levi and Cynthia Elston, became the second wife of Mr. Pease. Their children are: Thomas B. and Eliza M. He isa democrat in his political belief, though not a seeker for office, and is a worthy and useful citizen. e

Lloyd Phillips is a native of Kentucky, born in Jefferson county, August 24,1840. He was born a slave and served until 1864, when he escaped across the Ohio river and went to Pennsylvania, where he remained for a short time. He then went to Columbus, and from there to Greene county, Ohio, where he lived for seven years. Mr. Phillips is the son of Abraham and Nancy (Lewis) Phillips, both of whom were slaves in Jefferson county. The marriage of Mr. Phillips, the subject of this notice, occurred in Kentucky, while he was a slave, to Miss Lucy Hardin, who died in 1880, leaving Charles, Lloyd, Eliza J., wife of E. Watson; William, Victoria (deceased), and John Phillips. March 17, 1881, Mr. Phillips was married to Georgiana Howard, a daughter of Richard and Elizabeth Howard. They are the parents of Thomas H., James, George, Arthur, and Iola. Politically Mr. Phillips is a republican, and has held the office of supervisor for one year. He was licensed to preach in 1870, and is the pastor of four different congregations of the Baptist denomination. Since 1872, Mr. Phillips has been a resident of Paulding county, and in connection with farming, he raises fine horses. His farm is well improved, and both as a farmer and citizen he is esteemed as an honored resident of the community.

Henry L. Plumb (deceased), formerly a well-known citizen of Washington township, was born in Hamilton county, Upper Canada, May 7, 1834. His parents were Caleb J. and Eliza (West) Plumb, natives of New York, of English parentage. Mr. Plumb was educated in Jay county, Ind., and in 1861, removed with his parents to Paulding county, Ohio, and there married, on the 5th of February, 1865, Sarah, the daughter of Michael and Amanda (Kilgore) Hoopingarner. Mrs. Plumb dates her birth from July 28, 1845, the place of her nativity being Tuscarawas county, Ohio. She was a worthy companion of her husband, and is the mother of Eliza A., wife of A. J. Orner; Minnie M., wife of James R. Sherry; John H., Sarah L., Eva May, Dillie E. (deceased), Clarence J., Michael H. (deceased), Mary R. and Elvira J. Henry L. Plumb served in the late war as a private in company M, Forty-fifth Indiana volunteer cavalry, and had two brothers (Eugene A., who was shot in battle, and Francis, who starved to death in Libby prison) in the war. Mr. Plumb met his death on the 15th of August, 1883, in an accident in a saw mill, and in his demise a good citizen of the county passed away.

David Prowant, son of Rev. Henry Prowant, who is elsewhere mentioned in this volume, was born in Washington township, Paulding county, Ohio, February 12, 1856. He grew to manhood on the farm and was educated in the common schools. July 10, 1879, he was happily wedded to Hannah, daughter of William and Louisa (Harmon) Bidlack, of German origin, and two children have been born to them, namely: Lawrence and Jennie. Mrs. Prowant died December 23, 1888, and Mr. Prowant married on April 12, 1890, Miss Catherine, the daughter of Jonathan and Rebecca Weller. The result of this union is a daughter named Rebecca. Mr. and Mrs. Prowant are members of the German Baptist church and enjoy high social standing. Farming has been the principal work of the subject of this sketch and in his calling he has met with a fair share of success.

Rey. Henry Prowant is a native of Pennsylvania, born in Lancaster county, February 11, 1827. He is the son of Christian and Catherine (Gable) Prowant, German settlers of the above named state. Mr. Prowant was reared in Wayne and Putnam counties, his marriage occurring in the latter on the 9th of May, 1850, at which time Miss Catherine Eyer, of Canada, became his wife. She is the daughter of John and Barbara (Shank) Eyer, and by her marriage became the mother of Minda (deceased), Jacob (deceased), David, Barbara, wife of D. Shafer; Annie, wife of D.

'Reynolds; Emma, wife of Charles Thrasher; Samuel and William H. Mr. Prowant is a republican and one of the leading citizens of Washingtontownship. He has served as trustee of his township one term, and at present he is the minister of the old German Baptist church, having been ordained in 1857. He located in Paulding county in 1851, and in connection with his ministry has followed farming. His first wife departed this life on the 23d of February, 1890, and on the 20th of May, 1891, Mr. Prowant was again married, Mrs. Ruth Wilcox, the widow of Richard Wilcox, becoming his wife. Mrs. Prowant is the daughter of John and Rebecca Matson.

_fore mentioned, first saw the light on the 27th of April, 1865, his birth- |p1ace being Washington township, Paulding county, Ohio. He was 'reared upon the farm, and was educated in the common schools of the township. He has been successfully engaged in tilling the soil, and thoroughly understands his work. Mr. Prowant married Miss Ruth 'Wilcox, on the 2nd of September, 1887, and they have one child, a daughter, named Bertha. Mr. Prowant is the daughter of Richard and Ruth Wilcox, and a worthy companion to her husband. The subject of this notice is a republican in his political belief, and is deeply interested in the welfare of his party. He is a progressive young man, and has the esteem and good will of his fellow-citizens.

Silas H. Sanderson located in Paulding county, on the farm where he now resides, in 1859. He is a native of Fayette county, and was born May 6, 1829, the son of Alex. and Mary (Newman) Sanderson. These parents were farmers by occupation and settled in this county in 1810. Silas Sanderson was raised in his native county, and in 1853 married Margaret Workman, the daughter of Joseph and Sarah (Carr) Workman. Mrs. Sanderson was born in Fayette county, in 1833, and by her marriage became the mother of Charlotte (deceased), Frances M., Jemima, wife of D. Smith; Mary E., wife of L. Bowsher; George W., Sarah E., wife of Jacob Moore; Janet, wife of D. Kincaid; John,and James A. Mr. Sanderson and family are belivers in the Bible and their lives are in harmony with its teachings. Politically he is a republican. His success in life has been achieved by that thrift and energy which have been marked characteristics of the man, and he has gained the confidence and esteem of all who come in contact with him.

John Shafer located in Paulding county when the townships of Washington and Latty were one, the date of his settlement being 1848. He was born in Fairfield county, Ohio, July 10, 1823, the son of Frederick and Ellen (Scorkins) Shafer, of English and German parentage. Mr. Shafer received a common education and was married in Allen county, on the 29th of September, 1842, to Miss Susan Dickey. She was born in Holmes county September 4, 1818, and was the daughter of John and Mary (Deets) Dickey. The children which bless the union of Mr. and Mrs. Shafer are: Jacob D., John F., William, Daniel A., Jefferson E. and Willomina, Mary E. and Susan A., who are deceased. Mr. Shafer is one of the leading republicans of Washington township and cast his first vote for Martin Van Buren. He is one of the pioneer settlers of the county and highly respected for the long life of probity and usefulness which he has led.

Jacob D. Shafer is the son of John Shafer, who is elsewhere mentioned in this volume. He was born on the 22d of February, 1844, in Allen county, Ohio, and at the age of four years came to Paulding county, with his parents, where he grew to manhood on one of the first farms in Washington township, following the occupation of the farmer. He was married in Putnam county, September 6, 1866, to Miss Susan, the daughter of David and Esther (Shank) Spitnale, and by her he had the following named children: John W., Hulda E., wife of Elias Bidlack; Elizabeth, Annie, David, Lewis, Lawson, Eula and Clinton J. Mrs. Shafer was born in September, 1846, and, with her husband, belongs to the Mennonite church. Mr. Shafer has held many of the township offices, and is a republican in politics. He has been a worthy citizen of Paulding county since 1868. On the 15th of June, 1863, he enlisted in company C, One Hundred and Twenty-ninth Ohio volunteer infantry, and received his discharge at Cleveland, Ohio, March 4, 1864. He took part in the battles of Cumberland Gap and Clinch river, during which engagements he fought bravely and faithfully for his country.

Isaac Staley, a retired farmer, was born in Pickaway county, Ohio, January 7, 1829, the son of John and Arah (Kerby) Staley, natives of Virginia and Maryland, respectively, the former of German and the latter of Irish and English extraction. They came to Pickaway county, Ohio, in childhood and here married, rearing a family of three sons and three daughters. Mr. Staley died at the age of seventy years, and Mrs. Staley yet survives, aged eighty-three years. Our subject removed to Allen county, in infancy, with his parents, and was frequently nursed by the Indians, as they were numerous in that section during his childhood, He was reared a farmer boy and received a limited education from the common schools, and during his boyhood days took up blacksmithing in the shop with his father. He began business at Lafayette, Ohio, where he opened a blacksmith, wagon and repair shop. Mr. Staley was an expert workman, and made many a breaking plow and other farm tools. In the fall of 1863, he removed to Paulding county, locating in section 18, Washington township, having to cut his road to his forest home, where he became a pioneer. He opened a blacksmith shop in which he worked during the day, and at night cleared away the forest where he had his first wheat field. He followed his trade for thirty years along with farming, becoming one of the well-to-do farmers of his county. After abandoning his trade he began dealing in timber, after which he was employed by Moses Bros., of Cleveland, Ohio, and for several years was one of the most active timber dealers in northwestern Ohio, and no man stands higher for integrity and honor. He is an aggressive republican and one of the leaders of his party for years. He located at Dupont, Ohio, in 1890, where he enjoys all the comforts of life provided by his own hard work and industry. Mr. Staley is one of the leading Sunday-school workers in the county, and during the first two years in this county, succeeded in establishing five Sunday-schools, and to-day fine church societies flourish as the fruits of his work. He is also a pioneer temperance worker. Mr. Staley was married, in 1840, to Miss Martha A. Gilbert, a native of Canada, of English parentage. By this union are eight children, viz.: Clinton J., Caroline, wife of Edward Keltner; Mary, wife of Mayland Thompson; Lilly, wife of James Sherer; Isaac L., Edward, sheriff of Paulding county, William and Arthur H. Mrs. Staley died in 1879, having been a life-long member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Staley married again in the fall of 1882. Mrs. Margaret Kingery became the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Staley are worthy members of the Methodist Episcopal church, of which Mr. Staley has been a member for forty years.