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State. He was a man of fine personal appearance. It is said of him at his death, that "intelligent, social, high-minded, courteous and honorable, he seeilied like a gentleman of the olden time, rarely met in these days." His wife, Ann G. (Coates) Shreve, was a most remarkable woman in every way. She was born in 1802, and was educated at the Friends' school at Westtown, Pennsylvania. In her Ohio home, she warmly espoused the cause of temperance and was one of the first in the struggle for the legal rights of women, at the time when great heroism was required. She was, as well, an active and effective laborer for the freedom of the slaves. She and her husband soon filled an influential position in their new Kansas home. Sh.e lived nearly 95 years. An interesting story is told of her grandmother Coates. She with her newly married husband were living, during the winter and spring of 1778, on a farm, near the winter camp, occupied by Washington and his army at Valley Forge. One day at the opening of spring, in the absence of both husband and wife, some of Washington's men came to the farm and took away the farm team, leaving an old worn-out horse to do the spring plowing and planting. On the return of the wife, on learning what had hap])ened, she mounted the old horse and I'ode to the camp, and asked for an interview with General Washington. He granted the interview. In the course of it, she is said to have assured him, that she and her husband were anxious to do all in their power to supply the needs of the army, but that it was simply impossible for them to do their part in providing provisions, if they were deprived of the assistance of the team which had been taken for the use of the army. She plead her case so elequently that Washington granted her request, and allowed her to take the team back home with her.

Charles R. Shreve, the father of our subject, was one of the ablest and best known educators in the State of Ohio. He took charge of the schools of Martin's Ferry, in 1859, which schools he served continuously as superintendent and teacher for 29 years.

\Vhen he took charge of them, they were in a deplorable condition, but he gradually brought them t'o a high standard of efficiency. Leading educators of the State have said that Mr. Shreve graduated from the Martin's Ferry schools a class of students second to none in the State. It was said by one of his students, ,who graduated under him, that if it had been left to the graduates of the Martin's Ferry High School, Mr. Shreve would have been kept in the office of superintendent as long as he was able to attend to its duties, and then would have been pensioned the remainder of his life. When he severed his connection with the schools in 1888, they were recognized by the leading educators of Ohio as being among the best in the State. Mr. Shreve acted as county school examiner for Belmont County for a long term of years, and also served one term as State school examiner under Prof. J. J. Burns, State Superintendent of Schools of Ohio. Before coming to Martin's Ferry, he had been for 10 years superintendent of the public schools of Roscoe, Ohio, and had, earlier still, taught four years in the High School at Massillon, where he met Martha B. Bradshaw, a lady of scholarly attainments, who became his wife October 25, 1851. Mrs. Shreve taught in the High School at Roscoe, and afterward in Martin's Ferry.

The genealogy of our subject's mother has never been verified as was that of his father, but her ancestors are believed to have been as high-minded people and to have resisted English rule in Scotland and Ireland as bravely and with as much self-forgetfulness as did the Shreves in America.

After severing his connection with the schools in 1888, Mr. Shreve engaged in the business of writing life and fire insurance. He died June 25, 1890, at the age of 62 years. Mrs. Shreve survives her husband and is still living in Martin's Ferry at a ripe old age, highly honored by those with whom she has been so long and so intimately associated.

a Friend. After coming to Martin's Ferr}% he became a member of the Episcopal Church at Wheeling, West Virginia. Later on, desiring to become associated with a Martin's Ferry church, and as there was no church of the Episcopal denomination in the city then, he affiliated himself with the Presbyterians; but when a branch of the Episcopal Church was organized he united himself with it. He was clerk of the Presbyterian Church from 1868 to 1885. He had many friends, among whom was Rev. George W. Chalfant, D. D., who for years had been pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Martin's Perry. At the date of the death of Mr. Shreve, Dr. Chalfant was the pastor of one of the leading churches of Pittsburg, whence he came to preach the funeral sermon over his dead friend. Dr. Chalfant began his remarks by saying, in substance, that when in the course of his ministry he came to preach on any particular phase of character, he was in the habit of choosing from among his acquaintances the man whose character would furnish him the best type of the phase of character to be described, which character he would then take as a basis of the discussion. On one occasion he desired to preach a sermon on the ideal Christian gentleman. He said he did on this occasion as his custom was ; he thought over the whole range of his acquaintances, and chose the character of the man who lay before them as the best type known to him personally of what he believed an ideal Christian gentleman should be. He said, "I intend to preach today, as a funeral sermon, the sermon I then preached, with this difference : then, what I said was altogether impersonal ; today, I shall show how the life and character of the departed justified ni}' choice of him as the type." Then with eloquence he spoke of the ideal Christian gentleman, illustrating his address with events in the life of Charles R. Shreve.

Thomas W. Shreve was the eldest of the two chidren born to his parents, his sister, Margaret C. Shreve, dying in 1887, at the age of 16 years. His primary education was obtained in the public schools of Martin's Ferry, from which he graduated in 1875. He immediately entered Western Reserve College, then located at Hudson, Ohio, from which college he graduated in 1879 with the degree of A. B. He taught the next year in the Martin's Ferry High School. In the fall of 1880 he entered the law department of the University of ^Michigan, from which he graduated in 1882 with the degree of LL. B. He spent his vacations reading law in the office and under the directicui of Hon. Lorenzo Danford. In May, 1882, he was admitted to the bar by the Supreme Court of Ohio, and at once opened an office in Martin's Ferry, where he is now located. He has practiced his profession in all the courts of the State of Ohio. In 1895 he won a notable victory in the United States Circuit Court of Ap])eals for the Third Circuit, sitting at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is regarded as one of the most logical reasoners and most careful advisers in the county.

Our subject was brought up in, and early joined, the Episcopal Church, serving the Martin's Ferry church for a number of years as its clerk, a member of its vestry and superintendent of its Sunday-school. He was a member of the Iniilding committee that built the church edifice for the organization in Martin's Ferry.

On July 3, 1883, Mr. Shreve was united in marriage to Jennie L. Gray, a daughter of James A. and Martha D. Grtiy. James A. Gray was a memlrer of the well known banking firm of Gray & Smith, who organized and successfully conducted for many years in Martin's Ferry the I)ank known as the Commercial Bank of Martin's Ferry, Ohio. Miss Gray graduated from the Martin's Ferry Fligh School in 1877 and from the Wheeling Female College in 1881. Mrs. Shreve was at her marriage and now is a member of the Presbyterian Church. To them were born four sons, namely : Charles Gray, who graduated from the Martin's Ferry High School in 1902, and is now (1902-03) a freshman in Adelbert College of Western Reserve University, at Cleveland, Ohio; Ernest Bradshaw, of the class of 1904 in the Martin's Ferry High School; James Wistar and Eugene Sheldon. It is a pleasant hit of family history that as both Mr. and Mrs. Shreve are graduates of the Martin's Ferry High School, they are the first couple to have a child follow their example.

klr. Shreve joined the Presbyterian Church in 1891. In 1893 he became clerk of the congregation, which office he has ever since held. In 1896 he was elected a trustee, which office he held until his resignation in 1901. On April 3, 1901, he was elected an elder of the same church. Fie is serving the church as the superintendent of its Sunday-school. Fie was a member of the building committee that planned for and built the new church edifice for that congregation. Mr. Shreve has held a number of offices in connection with union Sunday-school work in the county, township and city. For a time he was president of the Y. M. C. A. of Martin's Ferry.

Mr. Shreve has always taken an active interest in athletics. He was the second member of the Martin's Ferry Volunteer Fire Department, Dr. J. W. Darrah being the first. He was an active member of the Alert Hose Company from 1887 to 1901. He was a member of, and ran with, the Independence Hose team at the beginning of its career as a victorious racing team.

Mr. Shreve is actively interested in whatever will further the growth and prosperity of Martin's Ferry and vicinity. He is an active, energetic member of the Martin's Ferry Board of Trade.

The home of our subject is one that is made beautiful by the refining influences of life, and where the old-fashioned virtues of manly honor through achievement, and of attainment through Christian living are taught the younger generation.

Mr. Shreve's political affiliations are with 'the Prohibition party. He has been a member of tbe party since 1888. He has been a candidate a number of times for county and local offices on the ticket of that party. On May 16, 1901, he was nominated by the Ohio State

Prohibition Convention, held at Akron, Ohio, for attorney general of Ohio; and at a like convention held at Martin's Ferry in 1902, he was nominated for Congress for the Sixteenth Congressional District of Ohio.

ROBERT W. MUHLEMAN, M. D., a prominent and successful physician of Bellaire, Ohio, is also a leading citizen who has been identified with many of the business interests which have largely contributed to the prosperity of the city. The birth of Dr. Muhleman took place in Monroe County, Ohio, May 5, 1853, a son of Frederick and Elizabeth (Zink) Muhleman.

Both parents of our subject were born in Switzerland and came to America and to Monroe County, Ohio, about 1S30, and were married in 1843. The father engaged in farming until his death, which took place in 1884, when he was 75 years of age. The mother survived until February, 1898, dying at the age of 79 years. They had eight children, as follows : Edward, a prominent citizen of Bellaire, who is at the head of the Imperial Glass Company, now engaged in building a plant at a cost of $200,000; Henry, deceased, who was a clerk at the Crystal Window Glass Works, and his family resides at Bridgeport ; Charles, who is a ph}^sician at Parkersburg, West Virginia, studied with our subject, took a medical course at Cleveland, and practiced for two years in Bellaire ; Mary, who is the wife of the architect, W. B. O'Neill; Caroline, who married A. W. Voegtly, formerly secretary of the Crystal Window Glass Company of Bellaire, now residing at Gas City, Indiana ; Sarah, who is a resident of Barnesville, Monroe County, Ohio; Emma (Mrs. Paulus), who resides at Chicago, Illinois. Our subject was the third son of the family.

Dr. Muhleman was primarily educated in the schools of Monroe County and later attended Baldwin University at Berea, Ohio. After completing his collegiate course, he returned home and engaged in teaching for a number of years and became so well knowm as an educator that he was elected superintendent of schools at Barnesville, during 1873-74. His aim, however, was to enter the medical profession and his studies had been privately pursued to that end, and after a thorough training under Dr. S. A. Muhleman, of Wheeling, in 1876 he entered Pulte Medical College, at Cincinnati, and graduated in 1877, immediately locating in his present home. Here Dr. Muhleman has enjoyed an extensive and lucrative practice. Early in his citizenship in Bellaire, he became interested in the glass business, and in company with C. C. Cratty, C. C. Kelley, H. Roemer and others, organized the Union Window Glass Company, in 1879; the instituting of this business enterprise was followed, in 1882, by the organization of the Crystal Window Glass Company, in association with D. J. Smith, S. O. Hamilton and John Shannafelt, of which company Dr. kluhleman was chosen president, which official position he has filled ever since. He is also interested in and is the vice-president of the Bellaire Window Glass Company.

Dr. Muhleman is a man of fine business instinct and when he invested largely in land at Wichita, Kansas, in 1887, he foresaw the certain development of that State, and realized handsomel)^ on his investments. His ownership of valuable property in Bellaire is large, including residence sections, building blocks, the Post Office building, the furniture store building occupied by Rodewig, and also the quarters used by the Wheeling Natural Gas Company. The Doctor has taken a deep interest in almost all progressive movements in the city and man}' of them owe their prosperity to his fostering care. He is vice-president of the Ohio Valley Telephone Company.

Dr. Muhleman has settled convictions on almost all subjects, as is the case with strong men, and his loyalty to the Democratic party is well known to his friends and associates. In a like way he believes in and supports the Methodist Church, his activity taking the form of assisting in its many enterprises and making possible a wider field for its work. He

R. ROSS WATT, president and general manager, and also the junior member, of the Watt Mining Car Wheel Company, of Barnesville, Ohio, is one of the progressive and energetic young business men which the great development of industries here has brought to the front. The times require active brains and youthful energy and these are supplied by capable, self-poised, and intelligent young men like R. Ross WTtt.

Mr. Watt was born April 17, 1861, in Monroe County, Ohio, where he was reared. He attended the public schools of Barnesville, and graduated from the High School. He is a son of Joseph and Maria (Slack) Watt, most highly respected residents of Monroe County. In 1877, Mr. Watt became connected with the Watt Mining Car Wheel Works in the capacity of bookkeeper, and when the concern was organized into a stock company, in 1882, he became financially interested in it and was made secretary and treasurer, in which capacities he continued until May, 1902. The death of his l)rother, James H. Watt, who was the president of the company, then caused a change to he made, and the officers of the company now are: R. R. Watt, president and general manager; J. W. Watt, vice-president and treasurer; P. H. Laughlin, secretary, and Stewart Watt, superintendent. The Watt Mining Car Wheel Works constitutes a leading industry of Belmont County, and gives employment to more persons than any other concern in the county. Mr. Watt is very popular with his employees and is regarded as one of the leading business men of this locality.

On June ii, 1891, Mr. Watt was united in marriage with Mary Lewis, a daughter of J. Milton Lewis, ])resident of the First National Bank of Barnesville. Two children have been horn to this union, Alice, and Lewis, who bears his grandfather's honored name. Mr. and Mrs.

Watt are consistent members of the Presbyterian Church and take an active part in its benevolent and charitable work. In the Masonic fraternity, Mr. Watt is well known, and is in active affiliation with its many bodies. His political sympathy is entirely with the Repul)lican party, although he has no political ambitions. The family home is one of the most beautiful in Barnesville, which is noted for the taste and elegance displayed in its residences. Mr. Watt and his wife are prominent factors in the higher circles of its social life.

J. A. GREENFIELD, freight agent of the Cleveland & Pittsburg Railroad at Bellaire, Ohio, is a typical railroader and has been a faithful employee of that companysince 1864, having filled his present position since 1887. Mr. Greenfield was born in Western New York in 1849, is a son of William Greenfield, who was also a native of the Empire State. With his family he settled in Bellaire in 1864, and was employed for many years in the freight department of the same system upon which our subject is employed. He died in 1876, aged 62 years. His widow is still living and, with her daughter, Jennie, resides with our subject in Bellaire. Her maiden name was Strong, and her father was a noted contractor and builder, having built the first church structure in Svracuse, New York.

In early youth Mr. Greenfield began a railroad career, working first on the Pennsylvania lines. He was first stationed at Bellaire as clerk in the freight department, but was soon transferred to different points. He rose from clerk to freight agent, and was employed in the latter capacity at Liverpool for five years, from 1882 to 1887, when he was transferred to his present position at Bellaire, where he continues to give excellent satisfaction.

all members of the family. For six years he served as deputy supervisor of elections for Belmont County. Socially he is a Mason of high degree, being a member of the blue lodge of Bellaire and of Hope Commandery, K. T., of St. Clairsville. On religious subjects he entertains liberal ideas, but his mother is a Baptist, while his sisters favor the Methodist Church. His record with the railroad is above reproach. By his own exertions and his faithfulness in executing the trusts imposed upon him, he has worked his way up from an humble position, and deserves great credit.

W. W. COWEN. The subject of this sketch is not only a prominent member of the legal profession and a leading citizen of St. Clairsville, Ohio, but he bears a name which for many years has been distinguished in Belmont County. The names of Tallman, Carroll, Danford and Cowen have shed luster upon the bar of this county. W. W. Cowen is successfully treading in the footsteps of his honored father.

The birth of Mr. Cowen occurred in St. Clairsville, April i, 1868. He is a son of Judge D. D. T. Cowen, of Harrison County, Ohio, and Anna E. Martin, his wife, who was born near Uniontown, Pennsylvania. Judge Cowen was for many years so conspicuous a figure in the annals of Belmont County, that the biographer quotes concerning his life and services from a high authority concerning the public men of the Upper Ohio A^alley :

"Judge D. D. T. Cowen was one of the most distinguished lawyers who practiced at the Belmont County bar. His father, Benjamin Sprague Cowen, was a noted jurist and statesman, and both he and his wife w^ere natives of Washington County, New York, whence they moved, in 1825. to Harrison County, Ohio, where Judge Cowen was born January 20, 1826. A few years later the family moved to St. Clairsville. Ohio, where the Judge attended the public schools and Brooks' Institute, his father being one of the founders of that institution. His classical education was received under the tutelage of Dr. McBane, of Cadiz, Ohio, and later he studied medicine and surgery under his uncle. Dr. Sylvanus Wood, of Cadiz, and Dr. Alexander, of St. Clairsville. His study of medicine was only to get a broader and more comprehensive education, preparatory to the practice of the law, for that was his chosen profession. Under the wise guidance of his eminent father and his father's partner, Hugh J. Jewett, later president of the Erie Railroad, he was fitted for the bar and was admitted on January 20, 1847. Soon afterward he began practice in Belmont Count}^ and attained a high standing in this county, whose bar has been adorned with the talents of an exceptionally large number of able men. In time Judge Cowen came to be the recognized leader of this association of leaders, and practiced in all the courts of his section and in the Supreme Court of Ohio. Soon after the commencement of hostilities between the North and the South he was commissioned lieutenantcolonel of the 52nd Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf., of which Daniel McCook was colonel. Later, when that officer was assigned to the command of a brigade, the command of the regiment devolved upon Colonel Cowen, and he participated in all the engagements in which his command took part, until the sad news of his wife's failing health forced him to resign his commission and return to her to whom he owed his first allegiance. Tendering his resignation, he was honorably discharged in February. 1863. On his return home, he was made chairman of the military committee of Belmont County, of which Judge Kennon, Judge Kelley and Benjamin S. Cowen were members. Judge Cowen served as prosecuting attorney of this county from 1852 to 1858. He also served as mayor and clerk of St. Clairsville, at other times, and was a inember of the boards of Education and School Examiners, from 1854 to 1862, at which time he resigned in order to enter the army. On the resignation of Judge John Okey as Common Pleas judge. Colonel Cowen was made his successor, and served the remainder of the former's term. Judge Cow- cn's superior ability was recognized by bis election as a delegate to the Constitutional Convention of 1873, by a majority of over 2,300 votes, in a county about evenly divided politically, b'rom its organization he was president of the b'irst National Bank of St. Clairsville. In April, 1884, this distinguished man passed away to his eternal rest, his death causing a sorely felt vacancy in the county."

Judge Cowen rvas twice married, first to h'rances Martin, who died in 1863, and second, to her sister, Anna E. Martin ; they were daughters of Tazw'ell P. and Nancy E. Martin. The death of the second Mrs. Cowen took place in March, 1901. The children horn to fudge Cowen's first marriag'e were as follows: Pressley, deceased; Walter S., a resident of St, Clairsville; Frank M., cashier of a hank at Flushing, Ohio; Duane, an insuranc eagent at Bellaire; Martin, a resident of Bellaire; and h'lora May, now Mrs. James Williams, residing near East Richland, Ohio. The children of the second marriage were, - Warren W,, the subject of this biography, and Eleanor, now Mrs. Miskimmins, of St. Clairsville.

The primary education of Warren W. Cowen was obtained in the public schools at St. Clairsville, and this was followed by a course at Washingion and Jefferson College, in Pennsylvania. Under the discipline of the well-known firm of Nichols & Pollock, of St. Clairsville. he prepared for the bar, and was almitted to practice in 1895. For four years he served as deputy-sheriff, under Sheriff Darby, who is now warden of the Ohio State Penitentiary. Since the fall of 1899 Mr. Cowen has enjoyed a large practice, independent of any partnership, and his ability has been recognized in many cjuarters.

On February 21, 1890, the subject of this sketch was united in marriage with Estella Kirk, a native of Belmont County, and a daughter of Cyrus and Catherine Kirk. Her father died in 1892. and her mother is one of the esteemed and honored residents of Kirkwood township. The three children horn to this union are, - Elsie Armstrong; Stella Beatrice ; and Martin Lindsey. Mr. Cowen, with his family, belongs to the Methodist Church, in which he is a member of the official body, and to which he contributes liberal support. He is recognized as one of the rising young attorneys of Belmont County, is energetic and enterprising, and takes a justifiable pride in the record of his eminent father and grandfather.

BENJAMIN S. McBRIDE, who formerly carried an extensive line of groceries in St. Clairsville, Belmont County, Ohio, was born near that city, December 6, 1845, is a son of Jonathan and Mary (Harrison) McBride.

Jonathan McBride was horn in Baltimore, Maryland, and during the years of his active business life followed hlacksmithing. He was an expert mechanic, and a man of much ingenuity. In 1833 he married Mary Harrison, who was horn in Lancastershire, England. He died in 1839, and his wife died March 9, 1879, aged 68 years. They reared the following children, namely: William H., who lives on a farm iir

Belmont County; Robert H., who lives in Mc- Pherson County. Kansas; Daniel H., who deals in hardware and farming implements in St. Clairsville; Benjamin S., the subject of this sketch ; Amos, who is at the head of the Mc- Bride Carriage Company; Sirena, the wife of Franklin Ayers, of Washington County, Ohio; Elizabeth, the wife of Henry Piper, of Cleveland, Ohio; and Mary Ann, who died in 1869, aged 19 years.

Benjamin S. McBride attended the public schools of Belmont County, and afterward worked on a farm for some time. On May l, 1862, he enlisted in Company H, 85th Reg. Ohio Vol. Inf., to do garrison duty. He was put into active service, followed Morgan into Kentucky, and was on duty until September of that year. After his return, Mr. McBride learned the trade of a blacksmith with his brother, Robert, and worked at it for 25 years. He then sold out to his brother, and in 1901 engaged in the grocery business, carrying a full line of fancy and staple groceries. His store is well patronized, and his customers receive

David K. Allen

On December 20, 1S77, the subject of this sketch was married to Emma J. White, , a native of St. Clairsville, and a daughter of Israel and Arminda White, of this city. They have five children, namely: Benjamin S., who is in the carriage business with his uncle, Amos McBride; Robert H., who clerks in his father's store; Luella A.; Margaret D. ; and Sirena E.

Mrs. McBride is a member of the Methodist Church. Mr. McBride has served as councilman, and has been a member of the School Board for four years. He is a Mason, and a member of the G. A. R., in which he is a charter member and quartermaster of Drummond Post, No. 203, of St. Clairsville.

19AVID K. ALLEN, a prominent business man of Martin's Eerry, was born in Bridgeport, Ohio, on the Kirkwood side, on June 5, 1844. His parents were David and Ann S. (Kirkwood) Allen, the latter a member of an old and distinguished family of the State.

David Allen, the father of David K., was born in 1796 and died October 23, 1872. His life had been one of active endeavor in many lines. His birthplace was in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, and there he was educated and became cashier in a local bank. Later he became a partial owner and one of the directors of the first foundry erected at Wheeling, and after locating there engaged in the commission mercantile business, which he also carried on at Bridgeport, Ohio. He commanded a company during the War of 1812 and was very prominent in political life. After serving through two terms as auditor of B.elmont County, he was elected to the Senate from this county and subsequently was re-elected. Mr. Allen for some time was also engaged in an insurance business. He was acknowledged to be the best-informed man in the county on current literature and through life exerted a wide iniiuence. His wife was a daughter of Joseph Kirkwood, whose father commanded a Delaware regiment during the Revolutionary War. Mrs. Allen died on November 3, 1887, aged 77 years, her birth having been on February 28, 1812. The children born to David Allen and wife were the following: Sutia A. K., deceased, was the wife of Albert Rice; Mary B., deceased, was the wife of John F. Wetzel, a descendant of Lewis Wetzel, the famous Indian fighter; Robert K. resides at Dixmont, Pennsylvania, where he is assistant superintendent of a hospital ; Margaret E. is Mrs, James M. Culbertson and resides at Alliance, Ohio; James died at the age of six years ; David K. of this sketch was the sixth child in order of birth ; the next was an unnamed infant ; Jonathan G. resides at Alarshall, Texas; Joseph K. resides in Alliance, Ohio ; James P. resides in Cumberland, Maryland; and George G. resides at Boston, Massachusetts.

David K. Allen enjoyed educational advantages in the schools of Bridgeport and later took a course at AVheeling, West Virginia, under Professor Harding. He had scarcely completed his schooling when he enlisted for service in the Civil War, on August 15, 1862, entering Company F, 50th Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf., and took part in his first battle on October 8, 1862, at Perry ville, although he had been through several skirmishes prior to this. In the Army of the Ohio he participated in all the Atlanta campaign and was under those noted Ohio generals, Sherman and Schofield. After the siege of Atlanta Mr. Allen was a member of the 23rd Army Corps, which was sent liy General Sherman to relieve General Corse at the dreadful battle of Altoona Pass. "Hold the fort for troops are coming" was Sherman's signal to Corse, but before General Sherman arrived General Corse had defeated the enemy and put them to flight. Mr. .\llen's corps went with Sherman as far as Rome, Georgia, and then they were ordered back to Tennessee, via Chattanooga, Columbia, Spring Hill and, after the battle there on No-

At the 1)attlc which took place at Franklin, Mr. .Mien was severely wounded, in the head, leg, and breast near the heart. These injuries not only closed his career as a soldier, but very nearly ended his life. For months he was paralyzed and it was long a matter of doubt about his final recovery. Fie remained in the hospital at Nashville, Tennessee, until December 8, 1864, and was then sent to the hospital at Aladison, Indiana, where he received care until March, 1863, when he was sent to the Wheeling Hospital from which he was discharged on June 6, 1865. having faithfully served and suffered for his country. After the close of the war, Mr. Allen took a course under Professor Harding as noted.

Mr. Allen then learned telegraphing and served with the Western Union Telegraph Company until 1868 and then was manager of the T'acific & Atlantic at Bridgeport, having the telegraph office located in his grocery store, which business was carried on for about six years. He then opened up a coal business in Kirkwood where he is owner of considerable valuable property, comprising some 60 acres of land, both improved and vacant. In 1878 Mr. Allen located in Martin's F'erry and became identified with coal mining. He owns some desiral)le ])i'operty which he has worked by others. 1 le developed a fine vein of sand in this locality and for fi\'e years has worked it. Mr. Allen was one of the early developers of the mining industry in this section and has been more or less interested in coal since 1865.

Mr. Allen is deeply interested in G. A. R. mo\'ements. He has been four times elected commander of Tboburn Post, No. 72, of Martin's Ferry and has high rank in all the soldier organizations in the county. Mr. Allen was the organizer in this section of the Sons of Veterans and the Union Veteran Legion and is now chairman of the soldiers' relief comiriittee of the First and Second wards, having held this position for the past 16 years. Among his most cherished possessions is a commission as notary public from Comrade William Mc-

Kinley, who was Governor of Ohio when it was given. This he prizes both on account of old associations as a comrade and also on account of the high esteem in which he always held the beloved chief magistrate as a man.

On March ii, 1873, Allen was married to Mary Florence Crosby, daughter of John and Eliza (Andrews) Crosby, both deceased. Both Mr. and Mrs. Allen belong to the Kirkwood Presbyterian Church. He was a charter member of tbe Federation of Labor in Martin's Ferry and framed its constitution and by-laws, and is still in sympathy with the union. Mr. Allen's record as a soldier is one of which his friends are justly proud. As a civilian he is an upright, substantial and worthy business man. Martin's Ferry has many estimable citizens, but none are more deserving of public esteem and confidence than is David K. Allen.

FRED CANNON PEREGOY, M. D. One of the enterprising and successful young physicians of Barnesville, Ohio, is Dr. Fred Cannon Peregoy, who was born in New Athens, Ohio, March 31, 1869, and is a son of Rev. William and Malinda E. (Cannon) Peregoy.

Rev. William Peregoy was born in Shepherdstown, Ohio, where he resided up to the time he became a minister of the Methodist Church. Fie now a has a charge in Youngstown, Ohio.

Dr. Peregoy attended the public schools and New Concord College, and on deciding to study medicine entered the office of Dr. A. H. Trueman, of Cumberland, Ohio. Later he took a complete reading course under Dr. N. Obetz, of Columbus, Ohio, prior to entering Starling Medical College in that city. He graduated from this institution on March 6, 1890, and in the fall of the same year located in Barnesville, where he has met with gratifying success. He is deeply interested in his profession and keeps abreast of all the modern discoveries and inventions in medicine and surgery.

Anna L. Hance, a daughter of George Hance, of Barnesville. Both are active members of the Methodist Church, and are highly esteemed socially. The Doctor belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and also has membership with the Belmont County Medical Society. His political affiliation is with the Republican party.

GRANVILLE S. WELLONS, M. D., is one of the oldest and certainly one of the most highly esteemed physicians and surgeons of Barnesville, Ohio, where for many years his name has been almost a household word, especially with the older generation, to whom he has ministered for almost 44 years.

Dr. Wellons comes of old Virginia ancestry, and counts among his forefathers many of the distinguished men of that State. His birth occurred on September 22, 1834, in Somerton, Belmont County, Ohio, and he is a son of Asa and Asenath (Idavis) Wellons.

Moses Davis, the maternal grandfather of Dr. AAVllons, was born in Virginia, and was one of the first settlers of the city of Barnes- \dlle, Ohio. This was when Warren township was still a wilderness, inhabited only by wild animals. He later moved to Somerton, Belmont Count}% where he remained the rest of his active life. The birth of the father of Asa Wellons occurred in 1802, and he lived until his 89th birthday. His wife was born in 1801, and lived to the age of 96 years. They had four children, two of whom died in infancy. In his early years A.sa Wellons was engaged in wagon-m.aking. He also owned a carding machine, and carded wool for several years. Later he became a farmer, and was a prominent and respected citizen. He lived in Somerton up to 1865, his death took place in Barnesville.

The educational advantages afforded Dr. AVellons in his youth were limited indeed, and all his school opportunities were those offered by the little log cabin in the woods. His parents taught him the value of industry, and when a mere boy he was placed at work to feed the carding machine, and was thus employed until he was 16 years old. He then worked, for one year, on a farm one mile north of Barnesville, which was a welcome relief from the toil of the factory. In 1850 an epidemic of typhoid fever broke out in Somerton, and the suljject of. this sketch left his work in the country and offered his services to assist in caring for the sick. Later, he returned to the farm, as his father needed his assistance.

In 1852 Dr. AA^ellons assumed the responsibility of his own care and career. Although he had enjoyed such meager advantages, he was probably better eciuipped mentally than many of his companions, as he had taken advantage of every spare moment to improve his mind, and was accepted as a teacher, in 1853. AVhile teaching during the succeeding three years, the young man was still an ambitious student. He read medical works whenever opportunity came, and saved his earnings, so that during the summers of 1854 and 1855 he was able to attend the Classic Institute, in Barnesville. His medical education was being pursued under the direction of Dr. Schooley, and he continued to teach until 1858. After completing the course of medical reading then prescribed. Dr. AATllons moved into Barnesville, in 1859, and was there married to Anna J. Griffin. Her death occurred in 1895.- Four children were horn to this union, of whom the sole survivor is Dr. James AAh AATllons, who is well and favorably known to the public and the medical profession in this county. The second wife of Dr. AATllons was Sarah P. IMc- a daughter of John McKeever. One daughter. May, was born to this union, who was one of the graduates from the Barnesville High School in the class of 1902. She is now attending AA^ilson College, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.

Prior to entering upon his practice. Dr. AATllons attended the lectures of the Ohio Medical College, at Cincinnati, and graduated from this institution. In July, 1863. he was commissioned as surgeon, and on July 29th was assigned to the 91st Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf. He remained in the service until the regiment was mustered out, and recalls with melancholy

Immediately upon his return to Barnesville, Dr. Wellons resumed his practice, his army experience having more thoroughly fitted him for his chosen work. Since 1887, he has di\-ided his attention between his practice and the management of one of the largest drug stores of the city, having intrusted much of the former kind of work to others. During the administrations of President Cleveland and President Idarrison, Dr. Wellons was medical examiner for the government, and he is now surgeon for the P)altimore & Ohio Railroad Company. Me has been prominent in public life and a member of the City Council. He is a man of large means and is generous in his charities. His drug stock is valued at some $4,000, while his farm of 82^2 acres, located a mile and a half from the city, is finely improved and is probably better equipped than any other of its size in the State. Dr. Wellons also ov.ms a number of fine houses and lots in the city. His present store was erected on a lot 18^ feet front, by 165 feet depth. This building was rebuilt after a disastrous fire, in 1895, at a cost of $6,000, and is one of the most modern establishments of its kind in the city. The Doctor occupies both stories in his business, and carries a complete line of drugs, physicians' supplies and surgical goods. Dr. Wellons is interested in the oil bitsiness, also, to the extent of enjoying an income from a fine, producing well on his farm.

In politics. Dr. Wellons has been a lifelong Republican, and bas voted the ticket of that ]^arty for .47 years. Although his parents were Virginians, they did not approve of slavery, and Dr. Wellons grew up, imbibing Republican ])rinciples. Dr. Wellons has had such a wide acquaintance in this section, that he seems to he identified with almost everything pertaining to it for half a century. His influence has always been directed to tbe upbuilding of tbe business standards of Barnesville, and to the education of its people in the line of morality and temi)erance. While he is a member of no religious denomination, he is a liberal supporter of churches.

JAMES W. WELLONS, M. D., who is one of the leading physicians and surgeons of Barnesville, Ohio, honorably perpetuates a name and fame won by his esteemed father. Dr. Granville S. Wellons, who, for many years, was one' of the ablest practitioners of Belmont County. The latter has resigned the major part of his practice to his son, and is engaged in the drug business in Barnesville. The mother of the subject of this sketch was also born in this locality, her name, Anna J. Griffin, recalling that of one of the old settlers of the vicinity. James W. is the only survivor of three children born to his parents.

Dr. James W. Wellons was born in Barnesville, October i, 1862, and attended the common schools. His early inclination in the direction of a medical career was fostered by his father, under whose wise direction he pursued his studies until he was ready to enter the Ohio Medical College, at Cincinnati, from which his father had graduated. The son finished his course with great credit, on March 8, 1884, and then took a special course on diseases of the eye and throat. After receiving his diploma he returned to Barnesville and entered into a congenial partnership with his father, which continued until their business was interrupted by a great loss from fire. Since that time, the younger physician has attended to a large practice alone, his ])atronage coming from all over the city, as well as his immediate vicinity.

In 1886, the subject of this sketch was united in marriage to Nora W. Hunt, of Barnesville, Ohio, a daughter of Erancis and Hannah Hunt, prominent residents of Barnesville. One child was born to this union, - Francis G., who died in infancy. Mrs. Wellons died in December, 1888.

On September 24, 1891, Dr. Wellons married Nellie E. McCartney, who is a daughter of William H. McCartney, one of Belmont County's leading farmers. The two children born to this union are named Charles M. and Annie E. The family is identified with the Presbyterian Church, and is prominent in social life. Dr. Wellons belongs to Friendship Lodge, No. 89. F. & A. M., and Barnesville Chapter,

Jacob Boneysteele

The worth of Dr. Wellons as a physician and surgeon of the utmost reliability has been frequently demonstrated by his selection for important professional positions. From 1884 to 1891, he was township physician, and during the 3^ears 1890 and 1891 he was physician and medical examiner for the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company. In 1896, he was again appointed township physician, and since 1901 has been ph)^sician at the Children's Home; he is also a member of the City Board of Health. His interest in educational matters has been displayed in man\' ways, and he is the present clerk of the Board of Education.

JxLCOB BONEYSTEELE, proprietor of the only artificial ice factory in Bellaire, Ohio, has a plant of some magnitude on the corner of 23rd and Union streets, which has a capacity of 35 tons daily. Mr. Boneysteele first engaged in the manufacture of ice in 1885, when he entered into a partnership for that purpose with William Bridenstein. The latter retired from business in 1891 and our subject then became sole proprietor. He erected the present plant, which was increased to its present capacity in 1901, and employs 13 regular men, running three delivery wagons. His office is at No. 209 23rd street, and he does a large amount of business.

Mr. Bone^'Steele was horn near Pittsburg in 1852, and previous to engaging in the manufacture of ice learned the glass-blower's trade, and followed that line of work for a number of years with the National Glass Company of Bellaire, He also served several years as manager for that company. His marriage with Katie Baggs, who is a native of the Mountain State but who has lived in Belmont County since 1872, took place at Bridgeport, and they have four children, namely, Margaret, Elizabeth, Jacob and Park. The family residence is situated at No. 215 23rd street. The religious views of the family are varied: our subject favors the German Lutheran Church ; his wife, the Methodist Episcopal ; his eldest daughter, the Episcopal ; and the other three children, the Presbyterian.

Politically, Mr. Boneysteele is a Republican, and has served six years as a member of the City Council from the First Ward. Socially, he is allied with the Knights of Pythias, Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks, and Wheeling Lodge No. 424, Knights of Honor. He has been decidedly successful in his business ventures and now possesses considerable real estate in Bellaire. In addition, he has invested largely in various public enterprises, among them the Earmers' & Merchants' Bank,- in which he is a stockholder. He was a stockholder in the Star Glass Company, and was a stockholder in the Ohio Valley Glass Company, of Bridgeport, Ohio, of which he was manager, - this firm manufactures bottles and fruit jars. He is a stockholder in the Enameled Steel Tile Company, of Bellaire, Ohio.

WILLIAM O. CHAPPELL, one of the younger members of the Belmont County bar, was born in Boston, Belmont County, Ohio, December 8, 1873. He was one in a family of four children of Joseph and Melissa A. (John) Chappell.

Joseph W. Chappell is one of the substantial citizens of Barnesville, where he was long engaged as a merchant and insurance agent. He was horn in 1849, is still a resident of Barnesville, where he and wife are much esteemed.

William O. Chappell attended the public schools, and subsequently pursued a course in the Batesville (Ohio) Normal School. At the age of 18 years he began to put his education to practical use by engaging in teaching, which he continued for two years. Subsequently he went into the insurance business and began the study of law, under the careful tutelage of Attorney George A. Colpitts, of Barnesville.

Me was admitted to the bar of Belmont County Octoljer 14, 1899, and was admitted to practice in the United States courts on October 12, 1900. He immediately entered into practice in Barnesville, in partnership with George A. Colpitts.

On December 22, 1894, Mr. Chappell was united in marriage withe Carrie B. Dement, a daughter of Josiah Dement. Two children have been born to their union, namely : Eva

H. and Clifford L. The religious connection of the family is with the Christian Church, in which they are prominent and useful. Mr. Chappell is an active Republican in politics, and his present ])rominence promises more for the future, as Ohio has long supplied some of best political material the party has had. Fraternally, he is connected with the Knights of Pythias. He is an earnest, able and industrious lawyer, and is thoroughly devoted to his profession. He justly receives a large patronage, and enjoys a wide circle of warm friends.

WILLIAM SLOAN, an enterprising, congenial and most highly respected citizen of Martin's Ferry, Ohio, is a contractor and I)uilder by trade and claims Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, as his native city. He was born Noveml:)er 26, 1826, a son of John and Jane (Kissick) Sloan, both born in Ireland, where they were also reared and married October 8, 1825.

John Sloan was born November 24, 1803, and his wife's birth took place Noveml)er 19, 1804. Soon after they were married they immigrated to the United States, and Mr. Sloan found work in the boiler works in Pittsburg and continued in the place for four years, and at the end of that time removed to Harrison County, Ohio, bought a farm, then sold it and subsequently purchased property in the town of Moorefield, Harrison County, and spent the next five years there until his death occurred, September 19, 1878.

county auditor, but was then knocked out by the Know-Nothing party. At a later date he also served for many years as county commissioner, and altogether he was considered one of the leading men of his county, a fine scholar and a true gentleman. He and his wife were active workers in the United Presbyterian Church, of which he was an elder for fifty years or more. When the Civil War broke out he was one who believed in its vigorous prosecution, and his two sons were active participants during the years that it lasted. His wife died September 28, 1844, and left him six children as a legacy. They are as follows: William, our subject; Nancy, who was born in 1829, married John Marshall, and died in 1898; Jane, the widow of William Buchanan, numbered among the inhabitants of Minnesota; Anna E., now Mrs. William Scott of Harrison County; Thomas, who resides in Minnesota, enlisted in Company C, 98th O. V. L, in 1862, and served under General Sherman in his march to the sea, - Jefferson Davis of the Federal service was his corps commander, and he took part in all the battles of the command, having the good fortune never to be in the hospital; and Mary M., born in 1840, died in 1844.

Some years after the death of his first wife Mr. Sloan married a second time, this time choosing Eliza Wherry, by whom he had three children; Sarah (Mrs. Newton Lance), whose husband died, but she married a second time; Levi W., residing on a farm in Harrison County; Mary E. (Mrs. John Clemens), residing in Harrison County on a farm. The mother of these children was also a member of the United Presbyterian Church and died when about 60 years of age.

William Sloan, our subject, received his education in the Harrison County common schools, and later when he had finished his education in these he went to Martin's Ferry in 1850, became a contractor and builder, built many of the fine, handsome houses seen throughout that city and the surrounding country, among them his own beautiful resi- clence, and has ever since that date made his home in that city. He has always employed many men in his work, and in his work he does not take contracts for building any public buildings, but contents himself with doing good work on *the dwelling houses. He has the reputation of being an excellent workman, and with his wide experience in the business easily makes it profitable. His place of business is 8oi South 4th street.

In March, 1864, our subject became a member of Company C, ist West Virginia Vol. Inf., and was in the Army of the Shenandoah, doing most of his shooting and marching in that part of the country. He was a participant in the battle when "Sheridan was tw'enty miles aw'ay," and w^as personally acquainted w'ith that great general. July 16, 1865, he was honorably discharged at Clarksburg, West Vhrginia, and returned to his home and resumed the business which he has ever since continued.

Mr. Sloan has been twdce married. He was united in matrimony November 18, 1851, with Louanna C. Sigler, a native of Ohio and a daughter of Philip Sigler and his wife. This marriage was prolific of four children - Elizabeth J., who w'as born July 10, 1852, and died October 3rd of the same year; Elliott Mb, born September 10, 1854, \vas united in marriage with Maggie Irwin, who died and left him one child, Cora M.; he died December 6, 1891, and his little daughter then made her home with our subject and has remained there ever since; Anna, the third child, died in infancy, and Cora B., born IMarch 29, 1888, lives with our subject. Mrs. Sloan w^as born June 3, 1830, and her death occurred June 25, 1861. During her life she was an active worker in the United Presbyterian Church. March 3, 1863, our subject w'as married a second time, this time choosing Mrs. Margaret Smith, the widows of John Smith and a daughter of John Murphy of Pennsylvania. She died August 10, i88i. She w^as also a United Presbyterian in her religious belief. Our subject's daughter, Cora B., is also a

In politics Mr. Sloan is an ardent Republican, and in fraternal circles is a member of the I. O. O. E. organization and has passed through all the chairs, being a past grand. He is also a member of the G. x\. R. Post and past commander of that organization.

LEVI LICHTIG, proprietor of the large department store located at Nos. 3000-3016 Union street, Bellaire, Ohio, is a most successful merchant, excellent citizen and selfmade man. Through his own able efforts he has built up a large and prosperous business, become the owmer of much valuable property, and is financially interested in a number of the prominent commercial enterprises of this city.

The birth of Mr. Lichtig w-as in Austria in 1862, where he resided and acquired his education until 1882, when he came to America. Locating in the city of New York, he employed his first year in selecting a permanent location in which to open up a small business and selected Bellaire as the scene of his operations. At No. 3016 Union street he first engaged as a merchant in a popular selection of articles wdiich he could sell for five or ten cents. His pleasant manners, excellent stock and fair and honorable dealing soon brought him custom, and as it gradually increased he purchased the building and added to his goods until he now' ow'ns the block inclusive between Nos. 3016 and 3000, wdth about no feet of frontage on Union street. His great department store includes these departments; Shoes, clothing, gents' furnishings, dry goods, notions, hardware, tinware, jewelry, optical goods, etc., and in connection conducts the only loan office in the city, this being a great accommodation to many persons. Quite recently he has added to his holdings in the city the Eberly property on Belmont street and there conducts a furni- turc business. Although Mr. Lichtig personally superintends his large enterprises, he employs a number of skilled and accommodating helpers, his business on Union street requiring eight salespeople.

Mr. Lichtig is a man of keen business judgment and is a wise adviser to many who wish to invest money, his own success demonstratins' his business shrewdness and capacity. He is interested in the Merchants' & I'armers' Bank, and also the Mason Heater Company and Driggs Baking Company, both of Bellaire, and is a stockholder in the Rich Enamel Company of Cleveland, Ohio. His marriage was to Rosie Rich of Zanesville, Ohio, and his residence is on the upper floor of his great store building. In political sentiment Mr. Lichtig is an active Republican, and he is fraternally connected with the Bel - laire Lodge, No. 378, of Odd Fellows. He belongs to the Hebrew Congregation. In business circles in Bellaire our subject has a high standing as an upright man, and few citizens are more generous in their contributions to worthy charities.

J. E. SPRINGER, the superintendent of the x\etna Standard Mill at Martin's Ferry and Bridgeport, Ohio, is a gentleman deserving of the recognition and esteem of all his fellow-men and an upright citizen of Belmont County. He is a son of Thomas and Celena (Bott) Springer, and was born January 5, 1873, Wheeling, West Virginia.

Thomas Springer was born in Washington County, Ohio, and early in life learned the trade of a wagonmaker and worked at this for some time. At this writing, however, he is a mill worker, which he began after leaving the occupation of his trade. He married Celena Bott. Avho is now deceased, her death having taken place December 20, 1886, at the age of 33 years. To this union were born five children, as follows: Charles Henry, who died in childhood; J. E., our subject; George

W., Harry and Thomas, the last three being mill workers in Martin's Ferry. Mr. and Mrs. Springer belonged to the Methodist Episcopal Church, and in that faith our subject was reared. The father was united in marriage a second time in July, 1893, with Louisa Fowler, a daughter of David Fowler, and they have four children, namely, Madge L., Ralph W., Merle L. and Edith M., who died in infancy. Mr. Springer is still living at the age of fifty-one years.

Our subject graduated from the schools of Martin's Ferry in 1891, and worked a few months with his father in the mill. Subsequently he became connected with the clerical force in February, 1892, and at the present time is serving as superintendent. He commenced near the bottom of the ladder and has been advanced by good service from time to time until he attained his present position.

August 28, 1894, Mr. Springer was united in marriage with Milicent M. Fowler, a native of Marshall County, Iowa, and a daughter of David W. and Elizabeth (Hornish) Fowler, the former a native of Belmont County and the latter of Washington County, Pennsylvania. David W. Fowler was an agriculturist and served his country during the Civil War as a member of the 100- day service. In 1875 he returned to Belmont County, Ohio, and as long as he was able interested himself in farming. His death occurred October 5, 1890, at the age of 61 years. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and his beloved widow is still living at the age of 73 years. Our subject's wife was the ninth child in a family of ten children, and their names are as follows: Ella M., who followed teaching for many years; John W., who died in February, 1896: Joseph E., a mill worker in Martin's Ferry; Agnes J., now Mrs. George W. Thompson, residing at Martin's Feri'y; Anna M. (Mrs. John R. Thompson); Lizzie A.; Louisa, who married Thomas Springer and lives in Martin's Ferry; David H., a blacksmith of that city also; our subject's wife, Milicent,

Dk. Dale L. Walker And Represfmtative Citizens

Mr. Springer takes an interest in politics and votes the Republican ticket. His first national vote was cast for William McKinley. He was elected member of the School Board April 8, 1892, and has served conscientiously and well. In social circles he is a member of Ohio City Lodge, No. 486, F. & A. M.; is junior warden of the same, and is a member of Belmont Chapter. His residence is located at No. 512 Vine street, and there he and his wife enjoy a peaceful, comfortable existence.

DR. DALE L. WALKER, of St. Clairsville, Belmont County, Ohio, was born in i860, in the house in which he now lives. He is one of the most highly esteemed physicians and citizens of St. Clairsville, and is a son of Dr. Joseph Walker, and grandson of James Walker.

James Walker was a native of Ireland, and was the first representative of the family to settje in this country. Dr. Joseph Walker was born in Wheeling township, Belmont County, in 1820, and was educated at Franklin College. He read medicine with Dr. Alexander, of St. Clairsville, and took lectures at the Ohio Medical College, in Cincinnati. He began the practice of medicine in St. Clairsville in 1843, and continued thus until his death, which occurred in 1864. He was a prominent man, and his death was greatly mourned in the community. He married Margaret L. Jennings, who was born in 1826, and was a daughter of David Jennings. She died in 1892, leaving the following children, namely: Alphonso, a druggist, of Chicago; Elma E., who lives in St. Clairsville, and Dale L., the subject of this sketch.

Dr. Dale L. Walker attended the common schools of St. Clairsville, and later was a pupil in the St. Clairsville High School. He began the study of medicine with Dr. J. C. Tallman and took a course of lectures at the

Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia, where he graduated with the class of 1885. He immediately began the practice of his chosen profession in St. Clairsville, where he has continued to reside, and is known as one of the finest physicians of the county. He has a large number of patients, who place the greatest confidence in his ability as a physician and surgeon, and his name is well known in medical circles.

JONATHAN T. SCOEIELD. The real estate, loan and insurance business is one of great importance in a growing and prosperous city like Barnesville, and the satisfactory handling of it requires men of ability and experience. One of the old and reliable agents in this line is Jonathan T. Scofield, who has conducted an office in Barnesville since 1875.

Mr. Scofield was born February 6, 1820, in Warren township, Belmont County, Ohio, and is one of the eight children of Issachar and Edith (Marshall) Schofield. His father was born in Montgomery County, Maryland, and spent his younger days on the sea. Later he learned the milling business and also engaged in teaming. During the War of 1812, his teams were pressed into the service and employed hauling government records and books out of the United States capital, when Washington was threatened. In this war the British army encamped near his home, in that part of Maryland which became a part of the District of Columbia. His death occurred in 1834, and his widow survived him until 1852. ^

The birth-place of the subject of this sketch was within a mile and a half of his present home, on a farm, southeast of Barnesville, on which his father began farming in 1815. There Jonathan grew to manhood. Early in life, he spent five years in

Alexandria, Virginia, but with this exception Ohio has been his home ever since, and LSelmont County his location, in 1873 he moved from the farm into Barnesville, and established the business which he has since conducted.

In December, 1848, Mr. Scofield was married to Abigail Steer, a daughter of James Steer, of Colerain, formerly of Concord, Ohio. A family of five children was born to this union. A daughter married Perley Pickett, of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. The family is connected with the Society of Friends. In politics Mr. Scofield has always been a Republican, since the formation of the party; he was formerly a Whig. Many positions of responsibility have been urged for his acceptance, and he has served three years as county commissioner, - from 1859 to 1862. He has been identified with many progressive and important movements in the county which have tended to the public benefit. His straightforward business methods have always won him the confidence of his fellow citizens, and his long business career has caused his name to be held in the highest esteem in Belmont County.

HENRY J. CECIL, a well-to-do sheet mill roller, of Martin's Ferry, residing at No. 714 Pearl street, is perhaps one of the most popular men of his city. As a pul.)lic spirited man he takes a keen interest in all local affairs and has made an excellent record among fraternities. He was born in Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia, at the corner of loth and Market streets, December 31, 1864, and is the son of Robert M. and Mary V. (Wadel Cecil.

Robert M. Cecil was born in Virginia in 1820. After reaching manhood he followed farming in his native State with much success for a great many years. Late in life, in 1885, he came to Martin's Ferry, where he lived in retirement with his sons. He died in March, 1888, at the age of 67. During his young manhood Mr. Cecil married Millie J. Manning, and after her death Mary V. Wade. The second Mrs. Cecil is now living in Martin's Ferry. She is an honored and active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. By the first marriage there were seven children, most of whom are now living in Marshall County, West Virginia - George W., Henry M., Vine, Leah, John, Mary and Millie. By the second marriage there were six children - Henry J., who is mentioned below; James, a sheet mill roller, of Martin's Ferry; Isaac N., who has a sketch elsewhere in this volume; Robert M., a sheet mill roller; Rebecca, who married Fred Ebberling, and Jeannette, who has never married. The last three reside in Martin's Ferry, the latter with her mother.

Llenry J. Cecil procured his education in Rule Schule of West Virginia, exhibiting a decided tendency toward mathematics, at which he afterward became very expert. Accustomed to farm work from his earliest years, as a young man he followed that occupation for some time by himself. At the same time he materially increased his income by getting out timber for the Shriver Coal .& Lumber Company. Deciding, however, that he might better his chances in life by removing to a city, he finally moved to Martin's Ferry, where he soon secured a position as heater in the Standard Mill. Taking hold of his work with energy and ability, he made a thorough success of it and remained with that company until the autumn of 1901. Since then he has been engaged in the Laughlin Sheet Mill in this city. His work has always been thorough and proficient and commands for him a good salary.

January 13, 1889, Air. Cecil married Mary A. Davis, who was born in Martin's Ferry, daughter of W. and Alartha Davis, who still reside at Martin's Ferry. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil have had three children - Alabel, who died at the age of one year; Windom D., and Henry J.

for himself a lasting reputation as an advocate of progress and advancement in our industrial system. As a member of the A. A. I. S. & T. W. he is now serving his third term as deputy vice-president of the second district of the order. He has attended four of its annual conventions - at Detroit, Indianapolis, Milwaukee and Wheeling, respectively. As a man of intelligence and force he has served on six conference committees, three of which have been with the American Sheet Steel Association and the other three with the United States Steel Corporation. In conventions he speaks with force and to the point, and his word carries weight. Other lodges with which he affiliates are the K. of P., the F. of A. and the P. H. C. His wife is a prominent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

THOMAS L. WILLIAMS, councilman from the Fourth Ward of Martin's Ferry. Belmont County, Ohio, was elected to that position in April, 1902. He is an enterprising young man. He is a tinworker by trade and is now engaged in the Laughlin Mill as roller. The parents of our subject were married in 1871 in England and left directly afterward for the United States. They landed in Richmond, Virginia, the birthplace of our subject, and lived there until Thomas L. had attained the age of 3 months, and then removed to Martin's Ferry, which has ever since been their home. The father learned the trade of a roller in England and immigrated to this country with the view of working in the mills here. He rolled the first iron ever rolled in the Ohio Valley Rolling Mill, which afterward became the Laughlin Mill. At the present time he is a sheet heater in the Aetna Standard Mill and is a prominent workman. He is now 51 years of age, and is trustee of the River View Cemetery, although he never has cared to accept offices. In fraternal circles he is a prominent Mason, being a member of the chapter. His wife is now 53 years of age, and they have had five children.

The children of our subject's parents were: Thomas L., our subject; Fred G., working in the mill; Lottie, who married George Heil, a butcher, of Martin's Ferry; Nettie, engaged in the millinery business and a member of the firm of Foreman & Williams of klartin's Ferry, and Harry, who still attends school.

Thomas L. Williams received a good education in the public schools of Martin's Ferry, where he has lived since September, 1873. close of his school days he was in the bicycle business and is the holder of several road records in Wheeling and Chicago and local century runs. He was also one of the first to introduce football in this vicinity, being manager and right tackle of the old Y. M. C. x\. team, and also manager of the Vigilant Athletic Club, which organization played some of the best teams in this district. After leaving the bicycle business he was engaged in the men's furnishing business for a short time and in 1896 went into the American Tin Plate Company's employ and is now roller, rendering good, capable service.

October 16, 1895, subject was united in marriage with Isabel Johnson, a native of Ohio and a daughter of Charles A. and Mary J. Johnson, the latter an honored resident of Martin's Ferry, klr. Johnson, who died at the age of 47 years in 1878, served three years when the Civil War was in progress, enlisting at New Castle, Pennsylavnia. klrs. Williams is one of nine children, and those besides herself are: Charles, of Elwood, Indiana; Mary K., now klrs. P. J. Beck; John E.: George, who died when three months old; Hanw S., Philip and Unity B. The most of these are residents of IMartin's Ferry.

Our subject and his wife have one child, Doris Lottie. i\Ir. Williams' attention has various enterprises to claim it since he is on a number of committees, such as street, waterworks, finance, fire department and city scales, and is chairman of several of them. He is a member of the Martin's Ferry Fire Department and is secretary of the Alert Hose Company, for further information of which see the sketch of Dr. Darrah, also in this volume. He is owmer of the Ohio Valley Heagle Kennels, whose dogs are some of the finest in the country, last year winning the National Derby at Wakefield, New Jersey, besides numerous other firsts on the bench elsewhere. They are a source of profit to their owner.

In fraternal circles Mr. Williams is also prominent, affiliating wdth the Junior Order of United American Mechanics, F. & A. M., and Belmont Chapter, R. A. IM. He is a member of the Lewds Avon Lodge, No. 34, of the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers, is now^ serving his fifth term as financial secretary, and has re]:)resented the lodge at the last three conventions, one at IMilwaukee in 1901, and one in Wheeling in 1902: also one at Pittsburg (a special) in 1902.

In politics Air. Williams is a very active Republican and has been a delegate to several county conventions. He is a member of the famous Alark Hanna Club of Alartin's Ferry and helped to organize it. Its reputation was that of one of the I)est drilled clubs in the county. In every w'ay our subject is whole-hearted, congenial and courteous, hos- ])itable and gentlemanly in conduct, and most jmpular wdth his fellow citizens.

DAVID WALKER, real estate agent and collecting agent for the First National Bank of Bellaire, Ohio, may virtually be termed a self-made man, one who, from small beginnings, has risen to a place full of responsibility and trust. Air. Walker is a Scotchman by birth, that event having taken place January 22, 1865, in Lanarkshire,

His parents w'ere Samuel and Amelia (Crow'son) Walker, who located in Belmont County in 1882. The beloved mother died in 1899, aged 73 years, and she is still survived by her husband, who has now passed his 79th year and resides with our subject in Bellaire.

Air. Walker is one of a family of seven children, all being deceased with the exception of four. lAvo brothers, Samuel and James, are employed at the Bellaire Steel Works and reside in that city. Our subject w'as the recipient of a common school education in his native country. After coming to the United States he took a thorough business course at Wheeling Business College, and for a period of twm years thereafter he W'as engaged in work at the steel w'orks in Bellaire. In November, 1883, he accepted a position as collecting agent of the First National Bank, and has worked in that capacity through the intervening years up to the present time. Six months after engaging wdth the bank, he opened a real estate office and has handled large amounts of property. For many years he also handled fire insurance, but in 1901 he disposed of the latter, selling his interest in that line to Creamer & Neff.'"

Mr. Walker has a convenient office directly over the First National Bank. He has conducted his business on a paying basis and has accumulated quite a good deal of property. He ow'iis several houses in Bellaire in addition to his present attractive residence, wdiich he recently built on the corner of 44th and Harrison streets.

Our subject has been twice married. His first marriage was contracted with Sarah Elizabeth Browm, of Belmont County. Three children blessed this union; two died in infancy. The remaining one, Laura, is attending school. OctoTer i, 1890, the mother of these children left her earthly home for the life beyond the grave. Mr. Walker was subsequently joined in marriage with Anna Elizabeth Conrad, and two children were born to them, David and Vera. Socially our subject is identified with the Knights of Pythias and Knights of the Golden Eagle Himself and wife are also members of the Ladies' Temple of the Golden Eagle. In his religions views he is an active member of the Christian Church, of which he is deacon at the present writing. Politically, he is a stanch Republican. In the spring of 1902 he was elected a member of the School Board of Bellaire. Mr. Walker takes a fitting interest in Bellaire and vicinity and is a liberal contributor toward enterprises of worth and benefit to the city. He is a director of the Belmont Savings & Loan Company.

GEORGE O. ROBINSON, one of the most successful business men and manufacturers of Belmont Count3^ has been a resident of the county since 1864. He was born in Wheeling, (West) Virginia, in 1852, and is a son of John R. Robinson, who was for many years identified with the iron and steel interests of Wheeling.

George O. Rohinson was practically reared in Belmont County, and his first business experience was in market gardening on Mc- Mechen's Creek, following that occupation for a period of eight years. He then embarked in the ice business, to which he later added the coal and brick business, and in the latter branch he still continues. He is one of the large real estate owners of the county, being interested in various tracts of land in Pultney township, much of it close to the city of Bellaire. All is arable land and most of it is under lease for . coal and other purposes. Among his holdings are a half interest in 206 acres adjoining the city limits, 19 acres on McMechen's Creek in the suburbs of Bellaire, and about 40 acres at Georgetown, a part of the old home farm, and | a half interest in a lOO-acre tract, a part of | which is in the cit}^ limits. Mr. Robinson's * main attention is given to the brick business | and his real estate interests. He is vice-presi- j dent and general manager of the Standard j Stone & Brick Company, which was started in

May, 1901, the plant being located at McClainville, on the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. It is a modern plant in all its appointments and gives emplo^'ment to some 55 men, having a capacity of 50,000 bricks per day. It is under the superintendence of his son, John Howard Robinson. Alexander Neff is president of the company; George O. Robinson, vice-president and general manager; and Franklin Neff, secretary and treasurer. The plant is located about three miles west of Bellaire and during the first year of its existence turned out 6,000.000 bricks. They operate a sandstone quarry in connection, and a fine quality of building stone is furnished to the surrounding county. The office of the plant is located on 23rd street, between Belmont and Guernsey streets, in Bellaire.

Mr. Robinson was united in marriage with Emma L. Thompson of Belmont County, and they have the following children: John Howard, superintendent of the Standard Stone & Brick ComqDany, who resides at Georgetown, where he has a small farm, - he married Daisy Bohill, and they have two chilrren, Dorothy and Grace ; Lulu and Mary, who are attending the seminary at Washington. Pennsylvania; Grace, who is in school at Washington, Pennsylvania; Frank, who attends school; George, also attending school : and Ada. Owing to better educational facilities at Washington, Pennsylvania, Mr. Robinson moved his family to that city, although all his business interests are in Belmont County. In politics, he is a strong Republican. He is a Mason, and in religious belief is a Presbyterian.

SAMUEL B. PIPER, who is township clerk of Warren township, and ex-postmaster of the city of Barnesville, Ohio, is one of the prominent surviving soldiers of the Civil War, and a most highly respected citizen.

Jane 1'^ (Claudy) Piper, resided and where they reared a family of five children. Plis father was horn in Georgetown, Delaware, where he was engaged in the transportation hnsiness. llis death occnrred in Barnesville, in 1876, and his wife survived him until 1885. Until he was 14 years of age, Samuel B. Piper attended the ])ublic schools, and at the age of 18 years began to learn the saddlery and harness business, at which he worked for two years. 'Fhen he entered the office of the Ohio Central Railroad, now a part of the Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railroad. There he was eni])loyed until 1860. and then went into the dry goods business.

On Ai)ril 15, 1861, Mr. Piper enlisted at Columbus. Ohio, in Company A, for the three months service. Two months lat^r he was mustered out, and on the same day, - June 13, 1 86 1, he re-enlisted in the same company for three years. Mr. Piper faithfully performed the duties of a soldier. With great good fortune he escaped danger and was honorably discharged March 28, 1865. Returning to

Barnesville. he re-entered the dry goods business, and continued thus until January, 1867. 'fhen he was elected sheriff of Belmont County on the Republican ticket. His duties in that capacity were also performed with completeness, and again he returned to mercantile pursuits. In 1870 he sold his business and became a traveling representative of a wholesale hat and cap establishment of Philadeljdiia. One year later, he resigned this position, and returned to Barnesville.

In Mr. Pi])er, Postmaster Lewis found an excellent assistant at this time, and one year later the former was appointed postmaster by President Grant. For 12 }?ears, he continued in this office in Barnesville, and resigned in October, 1886, in order to devote his time to fire and life insurance. In this line Mr. Piper has been engaged successfully ever since. On January 27, 1894, he was appointed township clerk and served thus until the following April. He was elected to the same office in 1894, and re-elected in 1896, 1898, 1900 and 1902. His inanagement of the affairs of the office has

Mr. Piper was married to Sarah E. Frasier, who was a daughter of J. W. Frasier, a prominent farmer of Belmont County. Three daughters were born of this union, namely : ^ Laura B., now Mrs. E. M. Hunt; Mar}^ E. ; and Bertha, now Mrs. E. O. Cox. All of the family belong to the Presbyterian Church, with the exception of Mary E.,^who is a member of the Methodist Church. Mr. Piper is a man of social instincts and belongs to Friendship Lodge, No. 89, F. & A. M. ; Warren Lodge, No. 76, K. of P. : and Flilles Post, No. 220,

CHARLES J. LYNCH, who has attained a high position among the citizens of Bellaire, Ohio, by his practice of the legal profession in that city, is a gentleman of scholarly attainments, and has secured' a large clientage. His office is located in the Buckeye Building. He was born in Antioch, Monroe County, Ohio, in 1872, and is a son of E. L. and Elizabeth (Read) Lynch, both descendants of old Ohio families, who are highly respected citizens of Woodsfield, Ohio.

E. L. Lynch is also a practitioner of law, and has made Monroe County the field of his labors for a large number of years. He is a native citizen of Monroe County and at one time served two terms as clerk of the courts. Fie and his wife located at AVoodsfield years ago, and for at least 20 years Mr. Lynch has been an attorney of law at that place, gaining the plaudits of all by his eloquence and comprehensiveness. In politics he was a firm Democrat. His family consisted of three sons and five daughters, the latter being still inmates of the home circle. Our subject's two brothers are interested in the oil business quite extensively.

in Woodsfield, Ohio, and chose the profession of law for his life work, following wisely in the footsteps of his father. He therefore read law in his father's office and was finally admitted to the bar in 1895, and. immediately entered upon his duties as an attorney. The pash four years have been spent in Belmont County, the first two in Barnesville, and the past two in Bellaire. As a speaker he is argumentive and eloquent and enters upon a case with enthusiasm and energy, such as can only bear good results to the cause of his client. By his conscientiousness and good judgment he has won the approval of his fellow citizens, as well as their esteem.

Mr. Lynch was united in marriage with Gail V. McKeever, of Barnesville, and they make their home at No. 4652 Jefferson street. In politics our subject gives his vote and influence to the Democratic party, and fraternally he is a member of the B. P. O. E., and of the Masonic Lodge at Woodsfield. Ohio.

street, Bellaire, has one of the largest and most reliable shoe stores in this vicinity, and in 1902 was compelled to erect a splendid new brick buildins^j in order to supply the demands of his steadily increasing custom. He makes no pretensions to being self-made, his father having paved the way to the business he is now so ably continuing. Nevertheless, he has shown himself a man of enterprise and of much inherent ability for managing and directing affairs.

Mr. Milligan was born in Belmont County and comes of one of the old and influential families of the vicinity, his father, J. H. Milligan, a well-known business man and prominent agriculturist, having been born in Belmont County about 1829. Here near Bellaire, in Pultney township, upon reaching manhood he settled upon a farm and engaged in agriculture. Like everything he undertook in life, he concentrated his entire energies upon this work and made an unqualified success and continued in it until 1881. Possessed of considerable means, in 1884 he moved to Bellaire, and in company with his son, J. L., opened a shoe store. By prudent management and courteous reception of customers he worked up a large trade and soon had the business on a very firm foundation. Retaining the confidence of the public, he continued the business until 1891, when he was succeeded in the partnership by his son, AAnlliam L. Math an eye to the future he has always managed to lay aside something for a rainy day. He is now comfortably fixed. His farm in Pultney township he has never disposed of, and he still receives a large income from it. He is now living in retirement at his pleasant residence in Bellaire. Mr. Milligan married Hannah J. Carson, from West Alexandria, Pennsylvania, and their children are: Clinton, who is connected with a window glass company at Danville, Illinois: Eunice, who is now at home: E. C., and William L. of Bellaire: and J. L., who died in 1896.

Mfilliam L. IMilligan embarked upon his successful business career in 1893, succeed-, ing, as has been said, his father. The firm name, however, was not changed, remaining as it had been, J. H. Milligan & Son. He took up the work as if accustomed to it all his life, and very ably supplied his father's vacant place. For three years the business continued under the same firm name, then occurred the death of the senior member of the firm, J. L. IMilligan, and a change occurred. Another brother, E. C., stepped into the vacant place and the firm name was changed to J. H. klilligan's Sons. These two enterprising men have advanced their industrv materially, have added a leather and finding department, and in other respects enlarged the business. The new building which thev erected is a three-story modern brick structure and was built on the site of the

Socially, Mr. Milligan stands high in his community. He is a member of the F. & A. i\I. of Bellaire; Hope Commandery, No. 26, K. T., of St. Clairsville; Aladdin Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S., of Columbus, and the 1). P. O. E. of Bellaire. He usually votes the J)emocratic ticket, but is somewhat independent in politics. In religious sentiment he is a Presbyterian.

JOHN METZGER, a well-known traveling salesman located at No. 28 South 2nd street, Martin's Eerry, an active member and ex-president of the City Council, was born in Martin's Eerry, April 17, 1874.

The parents of Mr. Metzger were George and Margaret (Jacob) Metzger, both of whom were natives of Germany, born near Strasburg, in Alsace. In 1872 they came to America and located at Martin's Ferry, where the father was employed at the glass works. His death occurred when he was about 50 years of age. A cpnet, industrious man, he only took a voting interest in politics, identifying himself wdth the Republican party. He belonged to the German Lutheran Church. His widow has reached the age of 68 years and is one of the most highly respected residents of the city. She has interested herself in active church work and is well known for her charity and Christian S])irit. Five of the children of Mr. and Mrs. Metzger were born in Germany near Strasburg, John, of this sketch, being the youngest and the only one born after the family reached America. The other members were; One daughter, who died young in Alsace: Mary, who married Fred Somers, had one son, Louis, and died at the age of 33 years; Eva, who married Baltzer Thiel, a millman, in AVheeling, has three children - John, Clara and Margaret; George, who died in Martin's Eerry in 1887 at the age of 20 years, and Michael, who married Martha Edwards, resides at Marietta, Ohio.

John Metzger obtained an excellent common-school education in the schools of Martin's Eerry and commenced his business life as a clerk in the grocery store of Lotz & Scheehle in this city, withwhom he continued for thirteen years, acquiring a thorough and practical knowledge and becoming well acquainted with the trade and the public. Two years since, when Mr. Metzger bought out the grocery business of Mrs. Thomas Mears, he found he had many friends, and his business in this line continued until June, 1902, when he sold out on account of failing health and engaged with S. C. Bigler & Co., wholesale produce merchants of Wheeling, West Virginia, and is meeting with much success.

Mr. Metzger was carefully reared in the German Lutheran Church, and is serving now as one of the trustees and for seven years has been the Sunday-school superintendent. A stanch Republican, he is serving his second term as councilman, having been president of the board during his first term, and is a member of the finance, street and sewer committees. In fraternal life he belongs to the Foresters of America, and is a charter member in the order of the Shield of Honor. Afr. Metzger has shown great business ability and public spirit in the management of public affairs, and is justly regarded as one of the rising young men of the city

BLUM BROTHERS is one of the most progressive and enterprising business houses of Bellaire, Ohio. It is composed of Henry and Isaac Blum, proprietors of the mammoth store located on the corner of 33rd and Belmont streets, in this city, dealers in gents' furnishings, clothing, dry goods, carpets, ladies' underwear, etc., and a complete line of ladies' ready-made suits, many of which are imported. This great establishment has a frontage on Belmont street of 80 feet, and carries the largest and best selected stock in the city.

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which country they left about 1870, Henry preceding Isaac, and becoming a clerk in the establishment of an uncle in Wheeling, West Virginia. Later when Isaac arrived he also entered his uncle's employ as bookkeeper. In 1875 Henry Blum embarked in business in Bellaire, and two years later his brother joined him and the present partnership was formed. Business began in a small way on Union street at the former home of the First National Bank, removal being made later to the ]\Irs. Fless building, opposite the Post Office, and it was not until 1884 that the present most desirable location was secured. In that year the energetic brothers opened a single store on the corner of 33rd and Belmont streets, the same now being the clothing and gents' furnishing department. Business increased at such a rapid rate that three years later they purchased the adjoiningstore, which was formerly occupied by a tea company, and after remodeling this, making what is really a double store, they turned it into a vast dry-goods department. With 80 feet frontage and 100 feet depth and two floors, they have one of the most convenient stores to be found in the city. Five employees are necessary in the gents' clothingdepartment, one cashier only being necessary on account of the employment of the cash carrier system. In the dry-goods department six girls and five boys are required, while the personal attention of both partners is given at all times. They have so systematized their business that patrons are able to be served with no loss of time, while the cjuality of the goods, the taste employed in their selection and the utmost courtesy with which customers are welcomed have brought to this firm a permanent and constantly increasing trade of a most satisfactory kind.

Both memfiers of the firm of Blum Brothers are married and reside in adjoininghomes on Belmont street. Socially they are memliers of the Knights of Pythias, both having formerly been Odd Fellows. Both are also members of the Jewish 'Reform Church, of which Henrv Blum is treasurer and Isaac

Blum is reader. Henry is a trustee of the Jewish Orphans' Home at Cleveland, Ohio, and is interested in various manufacturing plants at Bellaire, one of these being the Novelty Stamping Company, and others the new Enameled Steel Tile Company and the Imperial Glass Works. The firm as individuals have always contributed liberally to the various business and social enterprises which have been inaugurated for the city's benefit, and in every way are most highly esteemed and valued citizens.

BENJAMIN DAVENPORT, who for many years was one of the leading citizens of Warren township, Belmont County, Ohio, and an important factor in the commercial growth of Barnesville, passed out of life, full of years and honors, April 19, 1885.

The birth of Mr. Davenport took place February 2, 1813, and he was one of a family of eight children born to Hon. John and Martha ( Colson) Da\-enport, who came from Virginia to Barnesville in 1818. The other members of the family were: Colson, who represented his constituents during two terms in the State Legislature ; Eleanor ; IMary A. ; Rebecca C. John A. and William, who died in infancy, the deaths of George H. and Samuel occurring later in life.

In 1834 Benjamin Davenport was united in marriage with Anna IM. Bradshaw, a daughter of Maj. Whlliam Bradshaw. She died in August, 1889. and the children of this union were as follows : Ellen M. ; Adrianna, the wife of

Judge James H. Collins, one of the most eminent jurists of the State of Ohio: John \\ ., deceased: and James, who is in business in Baltimore, IMaryland. After marriage INIr. Davenport embarked in the mercantile business which occupied his -energies almost through his life, being associated during the greater part of the time with his brother Colson, and

William A. Talbott. The reliable and upright character of Mr. Da\'enport made him of great \-alue in his township as justice of the peace for many years and during a part of his career he served as recorder and also as mayor. Me took a personal pride in the religious develoi)ment of the city, and with pleasure served for 30 years as superintendent of the Metho' (list Sahbath-school.

.Although his family name was one held in respect in Belmont County, he did not need its luster to illumine his life, for its own acts testified to its worth. Scrupulously honest, wholesouled, kind-hearted and charitable, he not only looked after the welfare of those dependent upon him, but he willingly shared with others who were unfortunate. Friends won were always friends. Belmont county never lost a more upright, useful or. conscientious man than Benjamin Jhavenport, and the testimonials to his worth were general through the city in which his estimable life bad exerted its beneficent intluence.