Wayne Township (part 1 of 8)

Wayne Township

ship and followed his trade - that of a blacksmith - three or four years, then entered upon farming, which he has followed to the present. They have six children - Harry, Darius T., Winfield S., Don P., Ida and Ada. Our subject, at ten years of age, had never attended school a day in his life, but had attained an ordinary acquirement in reading and writing at home. He then entered the common school of his neighborhood, which he attended three years ; he made great progress, and then entered a select school at West Liberty, Ohio, and remained one year ; then attended a similar school in North Lewisburg for one and a half years. He determined to enter the medical profession and commenced the study of medicine, under Dr. Sullivan, in Mingo, teaching school and prosecuting his studies for two years ; then entered the Miami Medical' College at Cincinnati, took a three-years' course, graduated and received his diploma. In the spring of 1873, he bought out Dr. Sullivan, his former preceptor, in Mingo, entering at once upon the practice of medicine and surgery ; has now been in successful practice seven years. His thorough preparation and qualifications, and his natural taste and ability for his profession will, no doubt, win him abundant popularity and success as a skillful physician and surgeon. Dec. 31, 1874, he married Miss Mezzie, daughter of Thomas and Nancy Evans. They have one child - Ralph E.

SYLVESTER SPAIN, farmer; P. 0. Mingo ; born in this county Aug. 25, 1837r on the farm upon which he now lives ; is a son of Joshua and Mary (Inskeep) Spain, who were natives of Virginia, the Spain ancestry being originally from Germany. Stephen Spain, the grandfather, came from Virginia, and located in Rush Township, about 1805, where he was one of the earliest settlers, opening out right in the native forests to make a farm and a home ; here he lived and died. Joshua located upon the farm where Sylvester now lives, about 1835, clearing up most of the farm right from the woods; here he died in September, 1877, the mother having died in April, 1864. They were parents of four children, three now living - Martha Ann (now Widow Bishop), Sylvester and Coleman ; Sylvester married Abby Downs, who was born in this county Feb. 24, 1838 ; they have three children - William H., Frederick J. and Ilva J. Mr. Spain has always resided upon the home place, where he ^ was born ; has a good farm of 75 acres, with excellent buildings, making a very pleasant home. In 1864, he enlisted in the 100-day service in the war, serving out the full period for which he enlisted. Mr. Spain and wife are members of the M. E. Church, having united with them in March, 1880.

JOSEPH F. STONE, farmer; P. 0. Cable ; born in Virginia May 11, 1827 ; is a son of Thomas and Mary Ann (Hair) Stone, also natives of Virginia, as were alse the grandparents. Thomas removed from Virginia to Ohio in November, 1827, and located in Perry Co., where he lived one and a half years ; then went to Fairfield Co.r and lived there till 1842 ; he finally removed to Champaign Co., Wayne Township, where he lived till his death, a period of thirty-seven years ; he died Nov. 19, 1879. Mr. and Mrs. Stone were married fifty-four years. Four years before his death, was celebrated their "golden wedding," at which time they had a very enjoyable occasion, in which the relatives came together from far and near, numbering over 100. His wife is still living on the home place, now in her 78th year. They have six children - Joseph F.r Ann Elizabeth, Margaret M., Mary J., Thomas B. and Wilson S. Our subject lived with his parents till Jan. 9, 1853, when he was married to Miss Mary, daughter of Simeon and Elizabeth Morecraft; his wife died June 3, 1857 ; on March 20, 1859, lie was married to Mrs. Margaret J. Bailey, daughter of Frederick and Jane Ambrose* natives of Virginia, two of the earliest pioneers of Champaign Co., locating in Urbana in 1804. Mr. Ambrose helped to raise the first house in Urbana, and was Sheriff of the county for eight years, and Treasurer several years. Mr. Stone and wife by thisunion have had three children ; two now survive - Mary A. and Thomas F. After hi& first marriage, he lived on his father-in-law's farm till the death of his wife ; after his second marriage, he located on a farm he had bought, now owned by James McCartyr where he resided till 1864, then sold, and bought the farm upon which he now resides.

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He has a fine farm of 62 acres, ia good cultivation ; has built a new house, and has other buildings and improvements, constituting a pleasant home and residence. Himself, wife and daughter are members of the M. E. Church, he having been such for thirty-one years, and she for forty years.

THOMAS B. STONE, farmer; P. 0. Mingo; born in Fairfield Co., Ohio, March 18, 1838; is a son of Thomas and Mary Ann (Hair) Stone, who were natives of Virginia and parents of six children - Joseph F., Ann Elizabeth, Margaret, Mary Jane, Thomas B. and Wilson S. The parents emigrated from Virginia to Ohio about 1841, and located in Wayne Township, where he followed agricultural pursuits till his death, which occurred Nov. 19, 1879 ; the mother is still living on the home place, and is in her 78th year. Our subject lived with his father till his majority, after which which he went to farming for himself, and has followed agricultural pursuits through his life, and all within this county, except two years, during which he made a tour through the West, viewing several different States, and then returned home, where he has since resided. On Sept. 2, 1869, he was married to Mrs. Elizabeth A. Miller, daughter of Moses Devore, the father of nine children, eight now living - Newton, Hester Ann, Nelson, John M., Margaret, Elizabeth A., Aaron and Hopie. As the issue of this marriage they have three children - Addie H., Hattie M. and Ella B. ; his wife had one child by her first husband - Jennie May. Mr. Stone and wife are members of the M. E. Church, to which they attached themselves in 1878.

BENJAMIN B. TALLMAN, farmer; P. 0. Mingo; born in Logan Co., Ohio, Aug. 14, 1834; is a son of Benjamin and Buth (Taylor) Tallman, natives of New Jersey, the ancestry coming from England. They removed from New Jersey to Ohio, and located in Logan Co. about 1830, where he died in 1842, and she in 1861. They were parents of nine children - Thomas W., Franklin, William, Buth Ann (now Mrs. Pratt), Mary (now Mrs. Hollingsworth), Alexander, Benjamin B., George W. and Sallie (now Mrs. Beed). Mr. Taliman's father dying when he was only 8 years of age, he was thrown upon the world and tossed about here and there till his majority, and from this time till 1866 he passed some time in Logan Co. and spent some time in the West, engaged mainly as a dealer in horses and stock. In January, 1866, he was married to Janet Downs, by whom he has one child - Gela May. In the spring of 1865, Mr. Tallman bought the farm upon which he now resides, and in the spring of 1866, after his marriage, located upon the farm where he has made a continued residence since. He has an excellent farm of 100 acres on the south side of the Mingo Valley, with good buildings, constituting a pleasant farmer's residence. Mr. Tallman and wife are members of the M. E. Church, of Mingo.

JOSEPH TOWNSEND, farmer; P. 0. Cable; born in Belmont Co., Ohio Aug. 11, 1827 ; is a son of Levi and Mary (Watson) Townsend, natives of Pennsylvania, as were also the grandparents. They removed from Pennsylvania to Ohio about 1813, and located in Harrison Co., where the grandparents died. Levi and wife, after their marriage, remained a few years in Harrison Co., then removed to Belmont Co., residing there till 1834, when he went to Logan Co., when, after a residence of fifteen years, he returned to Harrison Co. and resided about twenty-two years ; then went to Iowa, where he is still living at the advanced age of 81 years. His wife died in the spring of 1848. They had five children. Three now survive - Elizabeth, Joseph and Abner. The two deceased are Eli and William. Our subject was brought up to farm labor till 19 years of age, when he left home to learn the carpenter's trade, which he followed about eighteen years. He was married Feb. 1, 1849, to Mary, daughter of Benjamin and Ann Linvill. The issue of this marriage has been eight children. Six now survive - Sarah Fidelia, Ann Josephine, Adelia M., Emma F., Ernest H. and Effie. The two deceased were Benjamin and Lida M. After their marriage, they lived in Clark Co. one year, then went into Champaign Co. In 1866, he bought and located upon the farm where they have since resided. He has a fine farm of 220 acres in good cultivation, with fine buildings and improvements, constituting a pleasant farmer's residence. Mr. Townsend and family, except Fidelia, are members of the Society of Friends.

TOWNENDS WALKER, farmer ; P. 0. North Lewisburg; born in Chester Co., Penn., April 24, 1835; is a son of Allison and Catharine (Carson) Walker, natives of Pennsylvania, the ancestry being from England and Wales. The parents settled in this county in 1837, locating in Rush Township, where they lived about three years, then went to Wayne Township, where he died Nov. 23, 1858. They were parents of three children, two now survive - Townends and Anna Mary. Our subject lived with his father till his death, then continued with his mother till April, 1861, when, at the first call for men in the war of the rebellion, for the three-months service, he was the first man in Wayne Township to enroll his name; he served his three months, and, on Nov. 4, 1861, re-enlisted for three years in Co. A, 66th 0. V. I., and served till Aug. 9, 1862, when he was shot through the body and carried from the field, and was in the hospital for seventy-two days, then discharged, being unfitted for further military duties, and was placed on a pension of $8 per month, till May 2, 1864, he forfeited his pension by enlisting in the 100-day service. Since the war, however, he has obtained a pension of $12 per month, but he is disabled for life, being another example of those noble patriots who, to save their country, sacrificed all the pleasures and comforts of home. Although his life was spared, his strength and activity are lost, and his body is a living record of his service for his country. He was married May 10, 1868, to Miss Rebecca, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Grlendening) Black. They have had five children ; three now survive - Bertha, born July 4, 1869; Kittie, born May 14, 1871, and Allison, born Nov. 7, 1873; Howard, born Nov. 26, 1875, and died Aug. 7, 1876; True, born Nov. 14, 1877, and died Feb. 20, 1878. His wife died Aug. 6, 1878. Mr. Walker lived on a rented farm after his marriage, one summer, then went to Middletown and lived till 1870, when he rented the farm on which he now lives. In 1873, he bought the farm, where he has since resided. Since his wife's death, his mother remains with him as housekeeper. She is now 71 years of age.

JAMES W. WELLS, farmer; P. 0. Cable; born in Virginia Sept. 11, 1825 ; is a son of Abraham and Mercy (Chidester) Wells, he being of Welsh and she of German descent. The father died when James was only 2 years of age, leaving him in the care of his mother, who, with her family, removed from Virginia to Ohio about 1835, and located in this county, where they lived till her death, she dying when James was about 12 years of age. They were parents of nine children, three now survive - Phineas, Mary and James. Our subject, in 1839, went to Illinois and lived with William Davis, an old friend of his father, till 1847, when he went to Virginia, and remained one year, thence to this county, where he has lived the greater portion of his life. He was married Sept. 22, 1855, to Miss Margaret M., daughter of Thomas and Mary Ann Stone. By this union they have had six children ; three now survive- - Thomas, Edgar, Mary, Emma and James Marley; the deceased are Joseph F., Isaac M. and Charles S. Since his marriage, he has been a resident of Wayne Township, and has resided on the farm where he now lives eleven years ; has always followed farming as an occupation. Mr. Wells has been a man of popularity, and public spirit, holding many township offices ; has been Township Assessor fourteen terms, and was Justice of the Peace six years. He has been a member of the Baptist Church for thirty years, and his wife a member of the M. E. Church for twenty years.

DANIEL W. WHITE, farmer ; P. 0. North Lewisburg ; born in this county May 4, 1849 ; is a son of James H. and Harriet White, natives of Virginia ; the grandparents are also natives of Virginia. James H. and wife came to this county and located about thirty-seven years ago ; he has followed farming as an occupation. He is now 62 years of age. They have had twelve children, ten now living - Ann, Virginia, Daniel W., Mary E., Lavinia, Emory L., Isabel, Orlena, John and Ida. Our subject lived with his father till 22 years of age. He was married Aug. 9, 1870, to Cynthia, daughter of James and Elizabeth Sheward, natives of Ohio. They have four children - Harriet E., James E., John W. and Mary Bell. After their marriage, he lived on rented farms till 1879, when he bought and located upon the farm where he now resides. He has 50 acres of good land, and has erected a new house and other buildings and improvements.

WILLIAM H. WINDER, farmer; P. 0. Mingo; born in Clark Co., Ohio, Jan. 24, 1837 ; is a son of Thomas and Hannah (Wildman) Winder; he a native of Ohio, and she of Virginia, the ancestry being originally from England. Thomas and wife removed from Clark Co. to their present place of residence in Logan Co., near North Lewisburg in 1848, where they have since resided ; he has followed farming as a business during his life. They have had ten children, eight now surviving - John, Edward, Aaron, Elizabeth (now Mrs. Young), Abner, William H., Maria (now Mrs. Pennington) and Seth S. His wife died in the winter of 1876. Mr. Winder remained with his father till his marriage, which event was celebrated Jan. 1, 1868, when he was united with Martha, daughter of Lewis and Lavinia Seaman, by which union they have had one child - Florence L. Mr. Winder lived about two and one-half years on rented farms; then bought and located upon the farm where he now lives and has since resided. Here he has a fine farm of 75 acres in the beautiful Mingo Valley, just bordering on the village of Mingo, with good buildings and improvements, constituting a pleasant home and residence. He is a member of the Society of Friends, his wife being a member of the M. E. Church.

EPHRAIM WOODWARD, farmer; P. 0. Woodstock; born in Pennsylvania Aug. 17, 1815 ; is a son of George and Alice (Buffington) Woodward, natives of Pennsylvania. The grandparents were also natives of Pennsylvania, the ancestry being from England and Wales. George and family removed from Pennsylvania to Ohio, and located in this county in 1833, and lived and died here. He died in 1846. They were parents of ten children ; nine now survive - Lydia, Jonathan, John, Ann, Eliza, Washington, Ephraim, William and George. Our subject lived with his parents till 24 years of age. He was married, April 3, 1841, to Miss Margaretta, daughter of Ezra and Elizabeth Lamborn, natives of Pennsylvania and early settlers in this county. As the issue of this union, they had five children - Elizabeth, George, Alice, Ezra and Eliza. His wife died Oct. 26, 1868, and he was married the second time Oct. 28, 1869, to Mrs. Harriet Ellsworth, daughter of Truman M. and Mary Kimball, he a native of Vermont, and she of Ohio. The issue of his last marriage is one child - Jane. After his first marriage, he located in Logan Co., where he lived about one and onehalf years ; then bought and located upon the farm where he now lives, having made a continued residence here of thirty-eight years. He has a fine farm of 127 acres, with good brick house and other buildings and improvements.

MATHEW A. WRIGHT, deceased; was born in Virginia Nov. 7, 1809; was a «on of Samuel and Sarah (Mason) Wright, natives of Virginia. Samuel was one of the early pioneers of this county, locating here in 1810, on the farm now owned by Hiram Johnson; his wife, Sarah, made the entire journey from Virginia on horseback ; they resided here several years, then went to Missouri, bought a grist-mill there, and he entered upon the milling business. After a few years' residence, he returned to Virginia to obtain some money due him on the sale of property he owned there, performing the journey on horseback. On his return trip, he was taken sick at Springfield, Ohio, and died there. The family remained in Missouri about two years after his death, then came back to Champaign Co., where his wife lived till her death. They had nine children; five now survive - Elizabeth, Maria, Nancy, Jane and Emily. Our subject was a year old when his parents came to this county ; he remained with them till their death. He was married, Dec. 7, 1859, to Flavilla, daughter of Adam and Martha (Barker) Moffitt, natives of Ohio. By this union they had five children - Florence, Martha Alice, Samuel, Charles and Bertie. They located upon the farm where Mrs. Wright now lives. Farming was his honorable business till his death; he died July 1, 1876. Mrs. Wright, with her family, still resides upon the home place; she owns 226 acres of land, in excellent cultivation, with good buildings, a mansion house and fine improvements.

ANDREW BELTZ, proprietor of grist-mill: P. 0. North Lewisburg ; was bom in Pennsylvania in 1815 ; is a son of Henry and Susanna Beltz, who were born in Loudoun Co., Ya. ; they removed to Pennsylvania, where they lived till their decease. Our subject was reared in Pennsylvania, receiving his education in the subscription schools. His father was a miller, as was his brother, with whom he learned his trade. In 1840, he came to Ohio, living for awhile in Middleburg, after which he came to this place, and purchased a mill, which he operated for sixteen years, then purchased his present mill seat, which at the time was a factory, but he remodeled it, and converted it into a flouring-mill. The building is three stories in height, 30x50 feet, and constructed of brick. The power is derived from water brought through a race from Spring Creek, giving motion to three sets of buhrs. The mill is fitted up with the best and most approved patterns of machinery ; this, in conjunction with his superior knowledge of the business, commands for him the confidence of his patrons, to whom he gives satisfaction. He is a gentleman well versed in his business, having had the experience of half a century, and is undoubtedly the oldest miller in the county. He has been twice married ; first with Nancy McClung, who bore him two children, both deceased. His second marriage was celebrated with Margaret Hutchinson, by whom he has had five children, all living - Emma V., James H., Ella, Otto and Ella Belle.

ELIAS P. BLACK, farmer ; P. 0. North Lewisburg ; was born on the place where he now lives, in the year 1839, and is a son of Peter and Maria Black ; his father was born in Pennsylvania; his mother in the State of New Hampshire. They, with their parents, came to Ohio, and settled in this township in the year 1809. Maria, mother of Elias, is a daughter of Richmond and Lydia Hilliard. Peter Black's first location was on 106 acres of land, which was covered with a dense growth of timber and underbrush. In the very midst of a wilderness, he erected a small log cabin, into which he moved his family, and began the work of clearing and improving his land. He and his wife had the full brunt of the laborious work to perform, but by perseverance, they overcame the hardships and privations incident to pioneer life, and, after years of toil, succeeded in getting their land in shape to receive the improved implements of agriculture. They lived many years together, and enjoyed the fruits of their hard-earned labor before the hand of death separated them. He died in 1869, aged 73 years ; his wife is living, aged 75 years. They were parents of seven children, four living, viz., Francis M., Lydia A., Harriet B. and Elias P. The deceased are Benjamin, Elias and Delilah. Mr. B., Sr., was a very energetic man, and, as he had no money to buy land, when he came, he conceived the idea of going to the Scioto Valley to make sugar. He was in great peril, for the blood-thirsty red men at that time were very plenty, yet in their midst he labored three seasons, having many adventures with Indians and wolves. Their sugar was conveyed to Dayton through a wilderness, and sold for 2? and 3 cents per pound, which money paid for his first 106 acres of land. They were members of the P. M. Church, in which he was a prominent member. Our subject was raised where he resides, and owns 196 acres of fine land, all in cultivation and well-improved. Dec. 28, 1871, he was married to Leah, daughter of Samuel White, of Delaware Co., Ohio. He and his estimable wife are members of the P. M. Church, with which they have been connected fifteen years, and take much interest in religious matters. He is also a very prominent member of the church, having served in many official capacities.

PHILO BURNHAM, farmer; P. O. Woodstock ; was born on the place where he now resides, April 14, 1823; he is a son of Erastus and Betsy (Reed) Burnham. His father was born in Connecticut May 13, 1786. His mother was born in the same State Aug. 23, 1783. They were married in their native State March 14, 1814. After their marriage they remained in Connecticut until 1817, at which time they emigrated to Ohio by team, their journey occupying about forty days. They located on land now owned by Philo ; with them came Anson Howard and family, and together they erected a log cabin, into which they moved their families. Here they resided for some time, after which Mr. Howard purchased other land and moved away. His father only lived long enough to begin and get fairly under way the work of clearing. He died Oct. 26, 1824. His wife survived him and reared their children, and departed this life Sept. 13, 1849. To them four children were born, all living, viz., Mary, now Mrs. Lyon, who resides in Iowa ; Roger T., also lives in Iowa ; Olive and Philo. Mrs. B. had been previously married to Jasper Woodwortl^by whom she had three children, two of whom are living, viz., Asel and Charles, Sallie (Mrs. Topliff ), deceased. Our subject was reared on the place he now owns. His early boyhood was passed as was usual with pioneer boys, plenty of work, such as clearing, rolling logs, etc. His education was received in the subscription school, and in which he fitted himself to be able to discharge the business relations of life. He remained with his widowed mother till near manhood, when he took a trip to Massachusetts, remaining one year, and upon his return labored another year, after which he again turned his face toward Massachusetts, where, Sept. 15, 1847, he was married to Charlotte, daughter of William and Jerusha Perkins, by whom he has had eight children, five of whom are living, viz., Annette, William P., Mary, Lotta and Philo. The deceased are Elizabeth, George and Asenath. Mrs. B.'s parents were born in Massachusetts, where they lived and died. To them six children were born, of whom five are living, viz., John, Asenath, George, Levi and Charlotte. Edwin (deceased). Her parents died at about the age of 60 years. After his marriage, Mr. B. returned to his Ohio home, where he has since given his attention to the duties pertaining to the farm. He owns 239 acres of valuable land, which is all in a good state of cultivation and well improved, making a very delightful home. He never has been a political aspirant, yet has held some of the township offices. He was a member of Co. D, 134th 0. N. G., of which company he was chosen Captain before leaving home. The regiment was stationed at Bermuda Hundred, where its term of service expired. He returned to his home a mere skeleton of his former self, completely emaciated in bodily vigor. He is also a member of the I. 0. 0. F., order of Woodstock Lodge, No. 167. Mrs. B. was born in Massachusetts in 1826, Oct. 8.

YOUNG BUSSER, farmer; P. 0. Woodstock; was born in Pennsylvania in the year 1843. He is a son of W. T. and Elizabeth J. Busser, who were also born in the same State, and of whom mention is made in this work. Our subject was reared in Urbana, where he received his education, and, when old enough, assisted his father, who has been an extensive dealer in and manufacturer of tobacco and cigars. He remained with his father till he attained his majority, after which he began life for himself, and continued in the above business till he came on the farm where he now resides, in 1876. He has been twice married, first, in 1868, with Amy Gard, by whom he had one child, Benjamin G. Mrs. Busser departed this life in 1871, aged 25 years. His second marriage was with Lucy P., daughter of George P. Howard, in 1873, by whom he has had three children - Howard, Celestine and Cotton. He was a member of Company A, 134th 0. N. G., one-hundred-day men, and, at the expiration of his term of service, was discharged. He is a member of the First Methodist Episcopal Church of Urbana. His wife is a member of the Universalist Church of Woodstock. He is an honored member of the I. 0. 0. F., No. 48, of Urbana.

C. H. CHAPMAN, undertaker and dealer in furniture, North Lewisburg ; was born in Onondaga Co., N. Y., in 1827 ; he is a son of Ezekiel and Lucretia (Post) Chapman, who were born in New York, where they resided till death ; his father died in November, 1874, aged 82 years; his mother departed this life in 1873, aged 74 ; they were parents of seven children, three of whom are living - Charlotte, Harriet and Charles H.; the deceased are Mary, Moses, Eunice and Olive. Our subject's boyhood was passed in New York, and, while yet young, he removed to Houston Co., Minn., where he remained fifteen years, engaged in th^ undertaking and furniture business, after which he removed to Logan Co., Ohio, where twelve years were passed in the same pursuits. In 1878, he came to North Lewisburg and embarked in his present business ; he carries a fine stock of plain and ornamental furniture, such as meets the demands of his many patrons. In 1857, he was married to Emeline, daughter of Hiram and Lydia (Baily) Howe, who has borne him seven children, four of whom are living - John W., Archie M., Frank J. and Robert L.; the deceased are Don, William H. and Wayne. He and his estimable wife have been members of the Presbyterian Church for twenty-three years, and are exemplary Christian people. He is an honorable member and worthy brother of the order of Masonry.

DAVID CORBET, farmer ; P. 0. Woodstock]; born in this township in the year 1827 ; he is a son of Amasa and Experience Corbet ; his father was born in New York State Aug. 17, 1803 ; he, with his parents, David and Mariam Corbet, removed to this township in the year 1815 ; they purchased land nearly a mile west of Woodstock, which became their permanent place of abode ; their home was hewn from the very heart of a wilderness, and yet, in time, was cleared up and improved, and gotten in shape to receive the implements of agriculture. His grandfather only lived a few years after his coming, when he sickened, and, from an overdose of saltpeter taken through mistake, died at the age of 40 years ; his wife survived him, and died at the age of 73 years. His father was only 12 years old at the time of coming to Ohio, and, consequently, saw and did a full share of the great toil that was done in this country. His first purchase was of 173 acres of land, on which our subject now lives ; here he made a permanent home till his decease, which occurred Sept. 7, 1861. His mother died Jan. 6, 1863 ; she was born June 15, 1804, and was a daughter of John Walburn, who came from Virginia in an early day, locating on the west side of Rush Township, where they resided for a number of years, then moved to Indiana, where they afterward died. To Amasa Corbet and wife, ten children were born, eight of whom are living, viz., David, John, Olive M., Lewis, Benjamin, William H., Marion D. and Amasa T.; the deceased are Martha and Mary. His grandfather and grandmother were parents of three children, all dead - Julia A., Amasa and Horace ; the last named was drowned in a well in 1817. Our subject was married to Lorinda, daughter of Henry and Barbara Stough, in 1844 ; to them twelve children have been born, eleven living, viz., Melissa J., Lucy E., Mellvin Gr. W., Caroline W., John W., Mary E., Harriet L., David H., Fannie E., Nelson N. and Eddie ; Mellvin, deceased. Mr. Corbet owns 140 acres of land, well cultivated and improved. He and his wife are members of the P. M. Church, with which they have been connected for a score of years.

JOHN CORBET, farmer; P. O. North Lewisburg; was born in this county in 1828, and is a son of Amasa and Experience Corbet ; his father was born in New York and his mother in one of the New England States. His father, with his parents, emigrated to Ohio and settled near Woodstock in a very early day. They purchased 38| acres of land, built a cabin, cleared their land, on which was made a permanent home many years, then moved to an adjoining farm, where they ended their days. His ^grandfather died soon after coming, his grandmother living to the age of 70 years. His father was only 12 years old at the time of coming to Ohio, consequently saw much hardship. He was a poor boy when he started in the world, but built up a good property. He died at the age of 58 years ; his mother, too, has passed away. They were parents of ten children, eight living, viz., David, John, Lewis, Benjamin, William H., Marion, Amasa and Olive ; the deceased are Martha and Melissa. They were members of the Christian Church, and died in the triumphs of a Christian faith. Our subject was reared on the farm, and remained at home till 23 years of age, at which time he was married to Elizabeth Jordan, after which he began life for himself, and worked rented land for some eight years, when his savings enabled him to buy 100 acres of land in Union Co., on which he lived four years. In 1864, he enlisted in Co. C, 17t'n O. V. I. Was stationed at Atlanta and vicinity; started with Sherman on his march to the sea and was taken sick ; afterward laid in the hospital at Jeffer- sonville, Ind., one year ; at the close of the war he was discharged. Upon his return, he went to work in Union Co. for one year, and, in 1866, purchased land where he now resides, 35 acres, all in cultivation and well improved. He and his wife have been members of the M. E. Church for many years, he having previously belonged to the Baptist, are exemplary Christian people, and take much interest in religious matters.

LUCIUS CRANSTON, farmer ; P. 0. Woodstock; was born on the old home farm Jan. 25, 1804 ; he is a son of John B. and Betsy Cranston, of whom mention is made in the historical part of this work. In 1856, he was married to Lucy J. Robbins, by whom he has had seven children, five living - Amelia M., Fred W., Hattie D., Pearl Z. and Janet H.; the deceased are Lucy, Jan. 2, 1863, aged 1 year 9 months and 10 days ; Lucius B., July 24, 1874, aged 10 years and 8 days. Mrs. Cranston is a daughter of Z. V. and Nancy (Luce) Robbins ; her father was born in Michigan June

5, 1808, her mother in the same State April 27. 1818; they were married in Detroit March 9, 1837 ; her father died in Urbana Aug. 21, 1871 ; her mother died in Delaware Sept. 3, 1873. They were parents of eleven children, five living - Lucy J., Milo J., Helen L., Lucius G. and George Z .; the deceased - Charles E., born in Detroit Dec. 20, 1837, died in Taylor, Mich., Jan. 5, 1839 ; Amanda M., born in Detroit Oct. 4, 1841, died in the same place Jan. 21, 1842 ; Richard H., born in Taylor, Mich., Nov.

6, 1842, died in Detroit July 29, 1844; Silas S., born Oct. 6, 1844, died in Urbana June 21, 1877 ; Harriet E., born in Brighton, N. Y., Sept. 9, 1849, died in Fairport, N. Y., Aug. 23, 1851 ; Mary M., born in Woodstock, Feb. 20, 1855, died in Meehan- » icsburg April 6, 1872. Himself and wife have been members of the Christian Church since Jan. 24, 1879. Their children - Amelia M., Fred W. and Hattie D. - have been members of the same church about the same length of time. In early life, Mrs. Cranston's parents were members of the Presbyterian Church. Her father died a member of the Lutheran Church ; her mother of the Christian Church.

EDWARDS CRANSTON, farmer; P. O. Woodstock. The above gentleman is another of the old and prominent settlers of this township. He was born in Rhode Island in 1805, and is a son of John and Phoebe (Edwards) Cranston, of whom mention is made in this work. Uncle Edwards' mother died when he was an infant of but a few hours old. He was reared on the farm in his native State till 8 years old, when his father removed to Connecticut, where two years were passed, after which, in 1815, he came to Ohio. He, being only 10 years old upon arriving here, has seen much of the hardships and privations which attend all new settlements. He attended the primitive log schoolhouse, with slabs for seats. He labored with his father until his 20th year, at which time his father died. He continued farming, and resided with a brother till past 30 years of age. Nov. 12, 1836, he was married to Harriet, daughter of Harvey Cushman, by whom he had three children, two living, viz.: Lora E., now Mrs. Smith; and Lucy A., now Mrs. McDonald, who resides in Kansas ; Allura A., deceased. After his marriage, he purchased a farm in Union Co., on which he lived seven or eight years, then moved to Woodstock, in which he resided some years, being unable to labor on account of failing health. Selling his land in Union Co., he purchased 110 acres where he lives. He has suffered much from ill health for forty years past. Mrs. C. died in 1848, when their eldest daughter was 11 years old, with whom he lived till her second marriage. Since then he has had no permanent home.

JOHN D. CRANSTON, farmer ; P. O. North Lewisburg. The above gentleman is another of the old and prominent settlers in this township, and was born on the place where he lives, in the year 1826. He is a son of Stephen and Esther (Hammond) Cranston ; his father was born in Rhode Island, and his mother in the State of Connecticut. Stephen's parents, John and Phoebe Cranston, were also born in Rhode Island, and removed to this county in 1815. Stephen was married to Esther Hammond after coming to Ohio, by whom he had nine children, seven of whom are living, viz., George A., John D., Melissa, James, Julius, Stephen and Edward. The deceased are Phoebe and William, the latter a soldier in the late war, who died in the hospital in

Alexandria, Ya. His father, at the time of his settlement on land here, began in the green woods, and, by the aid of his sons, succeeded, after years of toil, in bringing it to its present high state of cultivation. Here his father lived until 1852, when he moved to Union Co. and located near Newton, where he and his aged wife reside, enjoying the fruits of a well-spent life. Our subject was reared on the farm and received his education in the common schools. He remained with his father until 25 years of age, at which time, in 1851, he was married to Elizabeth J. Ellsworth, by whom he had three children, two living, viz., Ella and Warren, the latter Cashier of the North Lewisburg bank ; Lucy is deceased. Mrs. C. died in 1856, aged 27 years. His second marriage was celebrated with Glorvina Tobey in 1857, by whom he has had two children - Walter and Charley. He has resided on his farm continuously since his birth. He was away four weeks once, while teaching in Madison Co. ; he began teaching when 19, and has taught seven terms, six in his native county. He owns 550 acres of choice farming and grazing lands, and deals extensively in stock ; he is one of the stockholders in the North Lewisburg Bank. He and his wife are members of the Christian Church of Woodstock, with which he has been connected for thirty years, she for a period of twenty years.

W. F. CRANSTON) merchant, North Lewisburg; was born in Woodstock, this county, in the year 1856 ; he is a son of Peleg and Mary A. (Bland) Cranston ; his father was born in Ohio, his mother in the State of Virginia; his grandfather, John B. Cranston, was a native of Rhode Island, and one of the few surviving pioneers of Champaign Co. Peleg and Mary A., parents of our subject, removed to Union Co., when W. F. was less than one year old ; he was reared to mercantile pursuits, and received the rudiments of an education in the district school, which was afterward developen by a four-years course in the Oberlin College. Upon his return from school, he engaged in the dry-goods business in West Middleburg, a point at which he did business two years. Then, in 1878, he removed to North Lewisburg and embarked in his present business; he carries the best stock in town, from which he supplies the demands of a large and increasing trade. In the autumn of 1876, he was married to Ida M., daughter of Henry Vigor, of Knox Co., Ohio. They have two children, viz., Una M. and Georgie M. His father and mother were parents of four children, of whom he alone survives. He and his wife are members of the M. P. Church, with which they have been connected three years. He is also a member of the Knights of Honor lodge and a worthy brother.

JOHN S. CRAWFORD, M. D., druggist, Woodstock ; was born in Maryland in 1808. He is a son of Thomas B. and Elizabeth Crawford. His father was born in the above State, his mother in Virginia. They were married in Maryland, and removed to Virginia, where they died during the late war. In 1834, the Doctor, with his family, removed to Mechanicsburg, this county, where he remained three years, during which time he read medicine under Abner Cheney, a prominent physician, after which he began the practice of medicine in Quincy, Logan Co., Ohio, where his attention was given to the demands of his profession for eight years ; he then removed to Carysville, this county, in which he remained long enough to settle up accounts outstanding at his former place. In 1850, he removed to Woodstock, and, up to 1872, was devoted to his practice. The infirmities of age at the above time compelled the Doctor to Seek a quieter occupation. He is now engaged in the drug business. In 1831, he was married to Sarah A. Mitchell. They have had six children, all of whom are deceased, viz., Thomas J., Virginia E., Edwin S., William P., Mary A. S. and one dying in infancy. Edwin served in the three-months service, and afterward enlisted in Co. F of the 6th 0. V. I. (Guthrie Grays). Saw much active service, having been engaged at Pittsburg Landing and with Gen. Nelson's corps. Was the first to enter Nashville. , He was taken sick in Alabama, and in Nashville died Sept. 3, 1862, aged 24 years. William was a member of Co. G, 95th 0. V. I. Served but a few days when he was wounded by a piece of shell in the battle of Richmond, Ky., and died in a private house Sept. 5, 1862, aged 19 years. Thomas was in the 134th 0. Y. I., 100-days men ; served his time, returned to his home and died in 1875,. aged 44 years. Truly Dr. Crawford has done his share in giving three sons to his country, two of whom died at the post of duty. His wife is an exemplary member of the Christian Church, though she previously affiliated with the M. E. Church.

G. C. CUSHMAN, merchant, Woodstock ; was born in Vermont in the year 1852, and is a son of George W. and Almeda A. (Jennings) Cushman. His father was born in Boston in 1826; he was a son of Ichabod and Mary (Chase) Cushman, who were also born in Vermont, from which State they never emigrated. Almeda, mother of G. C., was born in Vermont in 1831, and is a daughter of Gideon M. and Bebecca (Hunt) Jennings, who were also born in Vermont, and came to Champaign Co. at the same time George W. and family came ; both died here, and are buried in the cemetery near Woodstock. He (Mr. J.) was a soldier in the war of 1812. They were parents of seven children, four living - Elizabeth H., Jennie M., Almeda A. and Carl B.; the deceased - Orlo J., Alonzo P. and William P. George W. Cushman and family came to this county in 1856, locating in Woodstock, where he embarked in the dry-goods and grocery business, which he followed for some years, after which he went to New York, where he was employed as salesman in an extensive carpet house. In 1862, he enlisted in Co. H of the 66th 0. V. I., and served about two years in the commissary department. He died in the hospital at Nashville, Tenn., May 12, 1864, in the 32d year of his age. They were parents of two children - George C. and Grace F. (now Mrs. Charles Kimball). Our subject's early boyhood was passed in Vermont, and, when 5 years old, he came with his parents to Ohio. When old enough, he labored on the farm during the summer, and in the winter attended school. Sept. 4, 1871, he entered a store in Springfield, Ohio, in which he remained four years as clerk. He was afterward employed by a Columbus house, as traveling salesman, for one year, after which he located in Woodstock and engaged in his present business. In 1877, he was married to Carrie, an accomplished daughter of William Kinly, of London, -Ohio, by whom he has one child, viz., Blanche G. Mrs. C. was born in Madison Co., Ohio, in 1858.

CLABK DIX, farmer; P. 0. Woodstock ; was born in Wayne Co., Penn., in the year 1814. He is a son of John and Hannah Dix, who were born in Pennsylvania in which they lived and died. Our subject was reared on a farm in his native State, laboring thereon for his father until he attained his majority, after which he began life for himself. In 1807, he was married to Clarissa, daughter of John and Deborah (Mumford) Clave, who were born in the State of Connecticut. The same year of their marriage, Mr. Dix and wife started westward in a one-horse wagon, to " seek their fortune," as he expressed it, and, at the end of twenty- one days, they landed in Champaign Co. in June. In September of the same year, he continued his journey westward, visiting Illinois and Missouri in search of a more desirable location if it could be found. Failing to find anything more desirable than Champaign Co., he returned and fitted up an outfit for the farm. Not being able to buy land, for five years he labored on leased land, when the accumulations from his labors enabled him to buy 45 acres, the same on which their residence now stands. There has been some little improvement made - a log house having been erected ; he cleared up his land and prospered, and, as he was able, added to his original purchase, and he now owns 120 acres of fine land. To Mr. and Mrs. Dix nine children have been born; eight of whom are living, viz., Eusebia, Clark, Clarissa, John, Semantha, Vane, Benjamin and Peter; one died in infancy. Three of his sons were in the army, all doing noble service for their country. Clark and John enlisted in 1862, in Co. G, 95th 0. V. I., and soon after Clark was transferred to the United States Signal Corps, in which he served till the close of the war. John, remained with the regiment, participating in all the battles which the regiment was engaged. At Huntsville, Ala., he was taken prisoner and incarcerated in the Anderson ville Prison, where he remained until near the close of the war. Vane was a mem-

JAMES P. DRURY, deceased. The subject of this memoir was born in Somerset Co., Penn., in the year 1820. He was a son of John and Emma Drury, who were natives of Pennsylvania. Mr. Drury was reared in his native State on the farm, and received his education in the common schools. In 1839, he emigrated to Ross Co., in which he lived a few years, after which he came to W oodstock and engaged in the hotel and dry goods business, which he operated some years. Then went to Union Co., where he resided a number of years, after which came back to Woodstock and was engaged in mercantile pursuits till his death, which occurred June 28, 1880, aged 60 years. He had been twice married ; first, to Euphemia McRoberts, by whom he had seven children; three living, viz , Samuel F., Lizzie A. and Nannie C. The deceased are Cornelia, Ida, Willie and Edgar. Mrs. D. died in 1860, aged about 30 years. His second marriage was celebrated with Harriet E. Pryor, by whom he had two children, viz., Charles and Willard. Mr. D. was a gentleman who was well known in this county, having been identified in the interests of the people and county for thirty-five years, and was universally beloved and respected by all who knew him. At his death he left a large stock of goods, which will receive the management of his son, S. F., who is well qualified to assume control, having been raised to mercantile pursuits; his stock consists in dry goods, groceries, hats and caps, boots and shoes - in fact, everything usually found in a first-class retail house. His father was a member of the Masonic order, to which he had belonged many years. He was very liberal in his views upon all questions.

THOMAS DUNN, farmer ; P. O. North Lewisburg ; born in Hampshire Co., Va., Feb. 16, 1821. He is a son of Yan and Susie (Brookhart) Dunn, who were born in the same State, in which they lived, died and are buried. They were parents of eleven children ; ten living - Nelson, Lemuel, Thomas, Lewis, Isaac, William, Franklin, James, Mary and Caroline ; one died in infancy. Our subject was reared on the farm in his native State, laboring for his father till his 21st year. In 1852, he came to Champaign Co. and located near North Lewisburg, where he lived till 1864, when he purchased 58 acres of land where he now lives. March 10, 1853, he was married to Sarah J. Hutchinson, by whom he has had one child - Rohanna, now Mrs. Osborne. Mrs. D. is a daughter of Timothy Hutchinson, who once resided in this county. He died at the age of 86, her mother when in the 50th year of her age. They were parents of ten children ; six living - Mary, Clark, Ephraim, Jane, Sarah and Alonzo. Those deceased are Timothy Stephen, Maria, Jason and Loretta. Mr. D. and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and take much interest therein. His father died at the age of 68 years 8 months and 25 days, and his mother when about 58 years old. Our subject only received a common-school education, and, as he expressed it, " common at that," for schools were a scarcity in Yirginia. He cleared up most of the land where he lives, besides clearing up 5 acres of heavy timber near North Lewisburg, for which he only received $62.50. He affiliates with the Democracy, in which he gives expression to his political views.

SAMUEL EYERETTS, miller and dealer in stocks; P.O. North Lewisburg; born in North Lewisburg in the year 1837, and is a son of Joseph and Rachel Everetts. His father was born in Pennsylvania, and his mother in the State of Yirginia. His father, with his parents, came to Champaign Co. in 1813 or 1814. They settled near Mingo, where a permanent home was made till 1855, when he died at a ripe old age. Joseph, father of our subject, was a boy when his parents came, consequently saw much of the hardships to be endured in pioneer life. He remained on the farm till his 23d year, when he went to Logan Co., where he was engaged in mercantile pursuits for a year or two. In 1832 or 1833, he came to North Lewisburg and engaged in the drygoods business, which he followed till 1857 ; then removed to Oskaloosa, Iowa, where he was engaged in business at intervals. In 1871, he returned to Mingo, and remained till his death, which occurred Jan. 26, 1877, aged 76 years. His mother departed this life in 1858, aged 46 years. They were parents of the following children (five living) : Margaret A., Samuel, Mary E., Sarah E. and William H. The deceased are Lansin,, Arabella, Fanny, and two dying in infancy. Our subject was reared in North Lewisburg, where he received his education, and, at the age of 19, removed to the farm, where he remained till 1878, at which time he came to North Lewisburg and engaged in business with Mr. Me El wain. In 1873, he was married to Nancy Phillips, who bore him one child, viz., Clifford, deceased. Mrs. E. died in 1876, aged 37 years. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church of twenty-three years' standing, and is an exemplary man. He is also a member of the Knights of Honor. For the past twenty years, he has been extensively engaged in buying and shipping stock. He owns 80 acres of land, comprising the old homestead, which has been in the family name for sixty- eight years.

WILLIAM GLENDENING, farmer; P. 0. North Lewisburg; was born in Harrison Co., W. Va., in 1817, and is a son of James and Mary Glendening. His father was born in Virginia in the year 1795. His mother, Mary D. Van Horn, was born in Pennsylvania about the year 1793. They were each reared in their respective States, and, when his mother grew to young womanhood, moved to Virginia, where she was married to James Glendening, by whom she had twelve children, three of whom are now alive - Margaret, Thomas and our subject. They removed to Champaign Co., locating in Mechanicsburg the latter part of December, 1829. His father was a farmer by occupation, a pursuit he followed through his life. His father died when in the 82d year of his age, his mother when 70 years old. Our subject was only 13 years old when his parents landed in Ohio, the country being new. In Mechanicsburg, which was then an inferior place, he attended school during the winter of 1830 and 1831, and afterward attended school below the village. He remained with his parents till he was 25 years of age, assisting them in clearing up and improving their land, 155 acres, on which was situated Brush Lake. There was no stick amiss when they located there, and young William's strength was brought into requisition in helping to clear up the land. Here his mother lived and died, after which his father disposed of his property and ended his days with his children. They were, while in Virginia, members of the Baptist Church ; after arriving here, connected with the M. E. In 1847, Mr. G. was married to Susannah, daughter of Samuel and Barbara Black, of Pennsylvania, who settled, in 1811, where Mr. G. now resides. To them five children were born, two living - John W. and Mary E. The deceased are Amy A., Thomas J. and Delilah. Mrs. Glendening died in 1850, aged 34 years. His second marriage was celebrated with Mary A. Hawkins in 1852, by whom he has had eight children, five living, viz., James M., Martha, Abram L., William P. and Jennie M.j the deceased are Margaret J., Levi and Ada B. After his first marriage, he located on leased land near the old home farm for four years, then erected a cabin and lived on the old homestead two years, after which he purchased 100 acres near where he resides. Since then, he has moved to the opposite side of the road. During his residence of thirty years on this farm, he has devoted his full time to its cultivation, and placed himself in possession of more than 700 acres of choice farming land, thus making him one of the solid men in the township. His son, John W., a member of Co. H, O. V. I., went out in 1862, and served till the close ; was one of the fortunate ones, and came home in good bodily health.

HABTLANCE D. GOWEY, Postmaster, North Lewisburg; was born in Madison Co., N. Y., Jan. 20, 1821, and is a son of John and Fanny (Judson) Gowey, who were born in Bennington Co., Vt., in the years 1791 and 1795 respectively. They were married in Vermont in 1817 ; afterward lived in New York, Canada, Ohio, and now reside in Washington Co., Iowa. They were parents of nine children, eight of whom are now living - Galatsy, Hartlance D., Avilla, Roland, Ossian J., Lovancia, John F. and Floretta. Florian, who was a member of the 13th Iowa V. I., died April

20, 1863, in hospital at Milliken's Bend, aged 36 years. All married and have families. The family originally came from Germany about the latter part of the seventeenth century, and settled on the Mohawk River, in New York State. The grandfather of our subject died at the above place in 1792. He was the father of three sons. His maternal ancestors (Judsons) were of English stock; his great grandfather, Judson, and two brothers, came from England in the latter part of the seventeenth century, and settled in the State of Connecticut, on the river of that name. Andrew Judson, grandfather to our subject, lived at Bennington, Vt., in which place he died about the year 1840. The Judsons, who were among the first missionaries to India, were cousins to Fanny Gowey, mother of our subject. Hartlance D. Gowey's boyhood was passed on the farm, receiving the rudiments of his education in the district schools. He labored on the farm from his 10th year until he arrived at the age of 30. He received a classical education, and, at the age of 16, began teaching in Knox Co., Ohio. He has taught extensively, and is one of the oldest educators in the State, having taught twenty years in various schools; has been a close student, and by his own exertions made himself acquainted with many of the ancient and modern languages, Greek, Hebrew, Latin, German, etc.; is a fine grammarian, a natural mathematician and well versed in the sciences. He came to North Lewisburg in 1844 ; has taught school and been engaged as civil engineer ; also has been the Postmaster of North Lewisburg since 1852 ; is the father of three children, two of whom are living - John F. and Marcus C.; both are leading attorneys, John having served two terms in the Legislature and two terms as State Attorney ; when elected to the House, was 26 years old ; is now practicing law in Urbana and adjoining courts. Mary R. died in infancy Dec. 15, 1850. Mrs. Gowey

1846, she having been born March 16, 1824. He was again married to Hannah L. Harlan in 1858 ; has been well represented in public affairs ; was Mayor of North Lewisburg six years ; was School Examiner, Recorder and a member of the Council for twenty-nine years ; is a Republican in politics and a member of the Masonic Order, having reached the M. E. H. P. of Star Chapter, No. 126, Royal Arch Masons.

HUDSON HAINES, retired farmer; P. O. North Lewisburg. The above gentleman was born in New Jersey in the year 1810, July 4; he is a son of Benjamin and Hannah (Hunter) Haines, who were also born in New Jersey, in which State they were married, and from which they removed to and settled near Middleburg, Logan Co., Ohio, in 1820. They were among the early settlers, had many hardships and privations to endure, yet they secured a foothold in the great wilderness, and gradually their labors brought comfort and happiness, which they enjoyed until their decease ; his father died in 1836, aged about 56 years, and his mother departed this life in 1848, aged about 60 years. They were the parents of seven children, six of whom are living, viz., Judiah, Benjamin, John, Elmina, Mary and Hudson, our subject; Betsy is deceased. This family and its connections were the first settlers in Linn Township, Logan Co., his aunt, Phoebe Sharp, nee Haines, being the first white woman in said township. Our subject's early boyhood was passed in New Jersey, and at the time his parents removed to Ohio he was only 9 years of age, and, as a natural consequence, he saw his full share of the hardships and privations which must be borne in the settlement of a new country. His schooling was meager in the extreme, as a month's attendance in a subscription school, to which he walked four miles, constituted his education. With his parents he remained until he attained his majority, after which he began life for himself in the green woods with one horse, and he informs us he has plowed many a day with a bark line. He first purchased 50 acres of land at $2 per acre, on three years' time, which was paid for in sugar at 5 and 6 cents per pound. This land he held and improved, besides purchasing other land adjoining, on which he lived until 1868, the time of his removal here. He is one of our self-made men, having begun life empty-handed, and, by untiring energy and good management, has built up a handsome property, consisting of 300 acres of fine land, a portion of which are now homes for his children. In 1868, he left the field of labor to seek the quiet of retirement ; he purchased grounds in North

Lewisburg, which he has beautifully improved, and is enjoying the fruits of a well-spent life. In 1831, he was married to Sarah, a daughter of William and Sarah Foster, of New Jersey, and early settlers in Logan Co., Ohio. To them eight children have been born, five of whom are living - Wesley, Judiah, John, Caroline and Anna. The deceased are Marshall, Mary and Jesse. The former was a member of Capt. Inskeep's company, 17th 0. V. I. After serving nearly a year, he died in a hospital in Nashville, Tenn., aged 20 years. Mr. Haines and his estimable wife have been members of the M. E. Church for more than half a century, are exemplary Christian people, having worked long and faithfully in their Master's vineyard, always discharging the duties of life in the fear of One who ruleth and doeth all things well.

JUDIAH HAINES, retired farmer ; P. 0. North Lewisburg. The above gentleman is another of the old and once active settlers in this locality. He was born in New Jersey in 1812, and is a son of Benjamin and Ann Haines. At the time his parents came to Ohio, he was only 8 years old. Comparatively speaking, the country was a wilderness, and young Judiah had a full share of the hardships and privations to contend against. He remained with his parents until his 24th year, after which he began life for himself, on 82 acres of land, which was mostly in the green woods. By dint of hard labor, all obstructions were removed, and his land became improved and valuable. Here he made his home until 1865, the time of his removal to North Lewisburg. He is another of our self-made men, having begun life empty-handed ; yet, through years of toil, he has accomplished the great object in life - made a good home, in which he is enjoying the hard-earned fruits of his labor. In 1836, he was married to Maria Taylor, by whom he has had eight children ; seven living - Hannah, Elizabeth, Samuel, Mary M., Elnora, Maria and Charles; Sarah J., deceased. Samuel was a member of Capt. Inskeep's company, 17th 0. Y. I. He served twenty-two months; he accompanied Sherman in his grand march to the sea, seeing much active service and participating in many of the battles of that campaign ; he returned to his home, broken down in health from the effects of exposure in army life. Mr. and Mrs. Haines are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, with which they have been connected for half a century, a length of time man and wife seldom live to labor together in the cause of Christ. They are exemplary Christian people, and are zealous workers in the church. Mrs. Haines is a daughter of Stacy and Elizabeth Taylor, natives of New Jersey, and early settlers in Warren Co., Ohio, afterward residents of Logan Co., Ohio. Her father died in St. Louis, Mo., upward of 75 years of age ; the mother, when past middle age. They were parents of twelve children, of whom only Mrs. Haines is known to be living..

H. S. HENDRICKSON; P. 0. North Lewisburg; he is a member of the firm of Pence & Hendrickson, manufacturers, and proprietors of livery, feed and sale stables. H. S. Hendrickson, the junior member of the firm, was born in New Jersey in the year 1835, he is a son of Daniel and Catharine Hendrickson, both natives of New Jersey. They removed West in a one-horse wagon, in 1838, and located in Dayton, Ohio, which became a permanent home to the family for twenty-eight years, and during fourteen years his father was engaged in the manufacture of hats. Our subject was apprenticed to learn his trade in Dayton, but, after working some time, went to Piqua, where it was completed. April 18, 1861, he enlisted in Company A, 11th 0. Y. I., and, the 20th day of June following, re-enlisted in the same company and regiment for three years ; served his full time, seeing much active service, passing through nineteen of the hard-fought battles of the war. After serving his full term and receiving his discharge, he enlisted the third time, the 6th day of August, 1865, in Company B, 9th U. S. R., with which he served one year. Upon his return to civil life, he followed his trade in various places, having, before the war, worked in various Southern States during winter months, and North during the heat of summer. May 1, 1876, he entered into a partnership with J. H. Peace, as elsewhere stated, Sept. 23, 1871. He was married to Elizabeth, daughter of Isaac and Elizabeth McClung, who has borne him four children, all living - Evangeline, Mamie, Fanny, Dot and a son not named.

LUCIUS C. HERRICK, physician and surgeon, Woodstock ; was born in West Randolph, Orange Co., Yt., Sept. 2, 1840 ; he is a son of Lorenzo D. and Zilpha (Haskins) Herrick, natives of Vermont, in which State they lived and died, his father having lived and died (1874) in the house where he was born, aged 68 years ; his mother died in 1849, at the age of 37 years. They were parents of eleven children, of whom six are living, viz., Stephen S., Julius, William S., Lucius C., Delia and Ellen M.; the deceased are Justis, Ellen A., Edwin Z., and twins, dying in infancy. The Doctor's early boyhood was passed on the farm and in the schoolroom until his 16th year, at which time he entered a printing office in Montpelier, Yt., in which he remained a year and a half. He afterward entered the West Randolph Academy, where he developed the rudiments of his education and prepared himself for the study of medicine, which he prosecuted under C. L. Steward, a very prominent physician of the above place, who was his preceptor three years, after which he attended lectures in Castleton, Yt., and received a full course in the Ann Arbor School of Medicine and Surgery in the University of Michigan. Returning to his native State, he entered the Medical Department of the University of Vermont, which institution conferred on him their diploma of graduation in 1864. In 1861, he enlisted in Co. G, of the 8th Yt. Y. I., in which he served two years; was afterward promoted to Assistant Surgeon of the 4th U. S. C. C.,a position he held until the close of the war, having graduated while holding the above position. At the close of the war he returned to his native place, and, in September of the same year, entered the Bellevue Medical College of New York, and, after taking another course of lectures, began the practice of medicine in the above city. In 1869, he removed to Urbana, Ohio, and, in December of the same year, located in Woodstock, where he has since given his attention to the demands of a large and increasing practice. In 1871, he was married to Miss Louisa, daughter of J. D. and Mary (Comer) Taylor, of Woodstock, by whom he has had four children - Louisa, Ellen, Justis T. and Mary. The Doctor has served as Clerk of the Board of Education for three years ; is President of the Champaign Co. Medical Society, and a member of the Ohio State Medical Association.

N. P. HEWITT, merchant, and manufacturer of carriages ; P. 0. Woodstock: born in Pennsylvania in the year 1832, and is a son of George and Ann Hewitt, who were born in the same State, and removed to Wayne Co., Ohio, when N. P. was but 6 months old. In Wayne they made a permanent home - his mother residing there yet ; his father died August, 1870, aged about 63 years. They were parents of six children ; all living - Elizabeth, Nicholas P., John E., Samuel S., James B. and David A. Our subject's boyhood was passed on the farm in Wayne Co., where he labored till his 15th year, when he began his trade in Madisonburg, in which it was completed; afterward he worked in various places until his settlement here in 1853, and since, with the exception of time in service, has devoted his time and talent to the manufacture of all kinds of wheel vehicles, making a specialty in all kinds of fine work. In 1862, he enlisted in the 0. Y. I. regimental band, to which he belonged during his term of service. He was in the engagement at Port Republic, where his regiment lost heavily. He was discharged in July, 1863, and returned to his home, and soon after, in 1864, re-enlisted in Co. D, of the same regiment ; saw much active service in the vicinity of Richmond and Petersburg, and, when the war closed, returned to his home. In the spring of 1879, he engaged in the grocery business in connection with his manufacturing business. He carries a full line of groceries and hardware, and is receiving the support of the public. He is also agent for all first-class farm implements. In 1861, he was married to Lucy, daughter of Frank and Susan Cashman, who has borne him the following children : Annie, Warren, Lucy, Nellie and Georgie ; Susie, deceased.

WILLIAM W. HOISINGTON, deceased. The subject of this memoir was born in Windsor, Yt., in April, 1816. He was a son of Abisha and Lucinda Hoisington, who were also born in the same State, and emigrated to Ohio in 1817, and located on land now owned by Olive Hoisington and heirs. Abisha was born in Vermont Jan. 9, 1769. He was married to Olive Packard Aug. 3, 1788. She died May 11, 1792. To them one child was born - Betsy. He was again married to Lucinda Hastings Sept,

13, 1792, by whom he had eight children ; one living, viz., Mary A. The deceased are Olive, Sophronia, Harriet, John M., Eleanor D., William W., Maria and Mary B, Lucinda, wife of Abisha, was born May 19, 1771, died Sept. 13, 1825. He (Abisha) died March 12, 1859. Our subject was reared on the farm on which his widowed wife j and children now reside, laboring with his father till he attained his majority. He was twice married - first to Polly Franklin, by whom he had two children, one living, viz.r John G. Franklin, deceased. Mrs. H. died Feb. 21, 1843. She was born April 9, 1818. His second marriage was celebrated with Olive, daughter of Bela Kimball, May 12, 1844, by whom he had five children; four living, viz., Fred, Warren, Amy L. and Winn W. ; Celia E., deceased. Mr. H. lived on the place his father located on during his life. He died May 6, 1859. Abisha Hoisington was a member of the Masonic Order, having joined when 21 years old. In the war of 1812, he served as teamster. Olive Hoisington was born in 1823. John enlisted April 17, 1861, in Co. K,

2d 0. V. I., and was transferred to the front immediately after enlistment, and participated in the first Bull Run battle. Their regiment was not badly cut up, as they supported artillery. He was discharged at the expiration of his time, in the latter part of July, 1861. Sept. 3 of the same year, he re-enlisted in Co. A of the regiment, and. soon after was transferred to the front and placed in the middle department, 14th Corps, commanded by Gen. Thomas. He was engaged in Perry ville, Ky., when he was | wounded in the left leg, which laid him off duty three or four months, and, when well enough, he resumed his place in the ranks, and afterward was in the battles of Stone River, Chickamauga, capture of Lookout Mountain, storming of Mission Ridge, Resaca tj evacuation of Atlanta, the regiment started for home. During the latter time, he was a non-commissioned officer, Corporal, Sergeant. He was discharged the latter part of | October, 1864, serving three years and a half. The regiment suffered heavily at Perry- ( ville, Stone River, Chickamauga and Resaca. He was married Dec. 28, 1862, to Mary M. Sessions, by whom he had five children; four living, viz., William, Guy, Analine and Agnes; John, deceased. Mrs. H. died Aug. 28, 1878, aged 35 years. His second marriage was celebrated with Sarah C. Foster Nov. 27, 1878. They have one child, James. He is a member of Woodstock Lodge, No. 167, I. 0. 0. F.

FRED HOISINGTON, dealer in drugs and druggists' sundries, North Lewisbburg ; was born in this county in the year, 1844, and is a son of William W. and Olive (Kimball) Hoisington. His father was born in Vermont, and, when a child, came with, his father, Abisha Hoisington, in an early day to this county, in which they lived till their decease. To William W. and Olive, parents of Fred, five children were born, four of whom are living - Fred, Warren, Amy L. and Winn W.; Celia deceased. |

I.; was immediately transferred to the front, and, within ten days after enlistment, the regiment was all cut to pieces at Richmond, Ky., he falling into the hands of the enemy ; was paroled and afterward exchanged, and again took his place in the ranks. f

His regiment was identified in the great Vicksburg campaign, losing a number of men in the engagements which raged in and around this great stronghold. Three bullets pierced the clothes of our subject, but did no bodily harm. After the fall of the above place, the regiment was sent to Memphis, and, soon after, was taking an active part in the great Sturgis raid, in which the regiment suffered severely. Mr. Hoisington again fell into the hands of the enemy, and this time was incarcerated in the prison - pens of Andersonville, in which he suffered all the hellish cruelties which could be perpetrated by the fiendish Wirz. Seven of his companions were captured at the same time, of whom all survived the terrible ordeal. When the confederacy was struggling in its death throes, and the prisoners were being hurried to other quarters, he was recaptured at Wilmington, and, soon after, under general order of the Government, was discharged, and returned to his home, a mere skeleton of his former self. Upon the return of health and strength, he went to Elkader, Clayton Co., Iowa, in which, for eighteen months, he was engaged in the drug business. Returning to Ohio, he soon after engaged in his present business in North Lewisburg, where he has since been employed. In 1869, he was married to Miss Angela Kerr, who bore him one child - Maud, deceased, aged 5 months. Mrs. H. died November, 1870, when in the bloom of young womanhood, and universally loved and respected by ail who knew her, aged 19 years. Mr. H. is a member of the Masonic Order, Odd Fellows and Knights of Honor, in which orders he is an honorable member and worthy brother.

HON. A. P. HOWARD, farmer; P. 0. Woodstock ; residence "Lazy Man's Rest." The above gentleman was born in Windham Co., Conn., Dec. 24, 1820 ; he is a son of Anson and Olive Pearl Howard, who were born in the above county and State ; his father on the 3d of April, 1781 ; his mother, July 1, 1790. They were married in the place of their nativity, Jan. 2, 1811. William and Phoebe (Fuller) Howard, parents of Anson, were born in Connecticut; William, Jan. 18, 1749 ; Phoebe, bis wife, Dec. 3, 1759. They were the parents of eleven children; he died in Ohio, July 18, 1822; Phoebe, his wife, departed this life July 15, 1806. John and Sarah (Bennett) Howard, parents of William Howard, were born in Ipswich, Mass.; he Feb. 15, 1715; Sarah, his wife, Oct. 22, 1722. They were married in Hampton, Conn., Jan. 8, 1740; he died June 16, 1789; she died March 19, 1812. The above John Howard was the eldest son of John and Mary (Martin) Howard ; he was born in Ipswich, Mass., in 1683. He married Mary Martin, of Ipswich, Feb. 22, 1713. They settled in Hampton, Conn., in 1733, in what is called Howard's Valley. This latter John was the son of William Howard, of Ipswich, who was born in 1634; died in the same place July 25, 1709 ; he was the son of Thomas Howard, who emigrated to America from England in 1634 ; he died in Ipswich, April 15, 1686, a very old man, who was born about the year 1600. Anson and Olive Pearl Howard, parents of our subject, emigrated to Ohio and settled in Rush Township, Champaign Co., in the year 1817. In 1820, they returned to Connecticut on a visit, and during the time A. P. was born. They returned the following spring and located where their son-in-law, R. C. Moulton, now resides ; here they made a permanent home. They were the parents of four children, two of whom are living, viz., Olive Moulton nee Howard, and our subject; the deceased are George P. and Charles P. His father never had any political aspiration, was modest and unassuming, a man whose thoughts, whose deeds and whose actions were from his own heart, formed from the principles of virtue and candor. He was appointed by the Governor one of the Commissioners to locate the county seats of Auglaize and other Northwest counties ; he also held the office of County Commissioner. In his own neighborhood he was much interested in perfecting doubtful titles and establishing honest claims of purchasers of land in the Tom Moore survey. He was a member of the Masonic order, in which he was an honorable and worthy brother. He and his estimable wife were members of the Christian Church, in which they were leaders and very exemplary Christian people. He died March 28, 1849 ; she departed this life Oct. 6, 1860. Our subject's early boyhood was passed on the farm, and in a manner incident to youth. The rudiments of his education were received in the district schools, which was afterward developed by a course of study in a private school in Urbana, after which he studied surveying and algebra, under Amasa Reed, who was his preceptor. In 1847, he was married to Elizabeth J. McDonald. They have five children, viz., Mary, Julian, Anson, George P. and I. Gail. In 1851, he visited the first world's fair in London, England, and, during his stay abroad, visited France, purchasing a number of blooded sheep ; he returned the same year. In 1861, he was elected to the House as Representative of Champaign Co., and served during the legislative years of 1862 and 1863, after which he was elected to the Senate from the Eleventh Senatorial District, and served in that body during the years 1864 and 1865 ; he was re-elected in 1869, and served during the Senatorial terms of 1870 and 1871, discharging the duties incumbent thereto with credit to himself and with satisfaction to his constituents ; during the latter term, he was Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture, and served on Committees on Roads and Highways, Penitentiary, Universities, and Medical Colleges. In the Presidential contest of 1876, he was Elector to the Electoral College. In politics, he is a Republican, always voting with that party upon all questions at issue. In 1862, when our beloved country was struggling in the throes of disruption and secession, he was the first man in Champaign Co. to contribute means to enlarge the volunteer force, placing $500 on deposit to the credit of the first 100 men who enlisted in the 95th O. V. I.; from the precedent thus established, other counties did likewise, thus vastly relieving the wants of families whose husbands and fathers were in the front, doing battle for their flag and country. During these troublesome times, he labored faithfully and untiringly in the discharge of weighty duties and responsibilities which devolved on every liberty-loving citizen. From his donations to the soldiers' relief fund, it is understood, from unquestionable authority, that he was the only man in Champaign Co. who was not re-imbursed, and, when making the subscriptions, did not expect re-imbursement, as he afterward notified the Chairman of that committee. Though his life has not been uneventful, in serving in the higher executive departments of his State, he has a realization and proper appreciation of the trust which was reposed in him by his fellowcitizens. He is one of the first in improvement, having done much at home toward developing the resources of the county; he has, on his own land, thirty miles of tiledrain, and owns, at present, 1,800 acres of land, which is in cultivation and well improved ; he deals quite largely in stock, and is extensively engaged in farming, as his wheat crop of 1880, in the aggregate, amounted to 250 acres.

JOHN HUDSON, farmer; P. O. New Lewisburg ; was born in Hampshire Co., Ya., in 1803. He is a son of John and Mary Hudson, who were also born in the same State, his mother in the same county. They were married on the dividing line between Maryland and Virginia, and afterward made their home in the latter State for a number of years, then removed to Alleghany Co., Ya., where his mother died. Our subject was reared in Maryland, a bound boy to a tavern-keeper. Not liking his vocation, he ran away to Shenandoah Co., Ya., where he found employment for two years as teamster to one of the foundries in that region, after which he returned to his native county. There he was married to Sarah Lease, in 1824, and the following year, when his accumulations enabled him, emigrated to Ohio and settled near King's Creek. Soon after, in partnership with a brother-in-law, he bought 233 acres of wild land, the same on which he now lives. He erected a cabin, into which he moved his family; he was successful from the start, and purchased other land, which he afterward lost by going security for irresponsible parties. It was in April, 1832, he located here, where nearly half a century has been passed, a portion of the time in the hardest of labor, which has produced cleared fields, and from his frugality and good management has sprung up a plenty, the fruit of toil, and the reward of a bound boy who had no help over the rough places in life. His wife died April 7, 1876, aged 71 years 10 months and 27 days. He was again married to Barbara Weingardner Sept. 4, 1877. By his first marriage he had six childron, four living - William, Martha E., Thomas and Jane. The deceased were John and Jacob. John was a member of Co. D, 134th O. N. Gr. ; enlisted in 1864, and died in the hospital in Portsmouth, Ya., June 7, 1864. Jacob was a member of Co. H, 66th O. Y. I. ; enlisted in 1861 ; was in the battle of Port Republic and at Cedar Mountain ; was shot and instantly killed Aug. 9, 1862. Thomas was a member of Co. D, 134th O. N. 0.

WILLIAM HUNTER, merchant, North Lewisburg; born in Logan Co., Ohio, in the year 1838. He is a son of John and Achsah Hunter, who were born in New Jersey. His father was born in 1800, and, in 1818, came to Champaign Co., and since has resided in this and Logan Co. ; is a shoemaker by occupation, and at present resides in this place. His mother was born in 1801, and was married to John, father of William, in 1827, by whom she had eight children, six of whom are living - Hudson, Betsey A. (now Mrs. Spain), Mary A. (now Mrs. Bower), Joseph, Jacob B. and William. The deceased are John and Hannah. Mr. H. was reared on the farm, and at the breakingout of the late civil war, Aug. 16, 1861, enlisted in Co. C, of the 17th 0. V. I. The regiment was assigned to the army of the West, under command of Gen. George H. Thomas. He participated in many of the hard-fought battles of the war, of which we mention Chickamauga, Mission Badge, Jonesboro, and the many battles in and around Atlanta ; he accompanied the intrepid Sherman on his great march to the sea, and was in the grand review in Washington. He held a Sergeant's commission for three years, was ever at the post of duty, and was discharged July 18, 1865, having served three years and eleven months. Upon his return home, he went to Boone Co., Iowa, where he was engaged two years, after which he returned to North Lewisburg and engaged in merchandising. Nov. 8, 1871, he was married to Mollie, daughter of Edmund Moon, of Logan Co., who has borne him three children - Lola, Gracie and Carrie. Mrs. Hunter was born in Logan Co. in 1850 ; at present he is a member of the Board of Education and City Council. He and his wife are members of the M. E. Church, in which they are active members. He is also a member of the Masonic Lodge and Knights of Honor.

WILLIAM INSKEEP, retired minister, North Lewisburg ; was born in Champaign Co., which portion is now of Logan Co., Ohio, Jan. 29, 1807. He is a son of John and Esther Inskeep, who were born in Virginia, and settled in Champaign Co. in the fall of 1805. His father was a hatter by trade, but paid some attention to agricultural pursuits, until his sons relieved him from active farm labor. He served his district in the Legislature one term, ably discharging the duties pertaining thereto. He was married to Esther Garwood, of Virginia, who bore him thirteen children ; six of whom are living - Delilah, Julietta, Esther, Mary, John F. and our subject. Their deceased children were David, Warner, two named Elizabeth, Edward, Benoni and Jose. His father died in the 80th year of his age ; his mother died several years previous to the death of her husband, at an advanced age. Our subject was reared on the farm ; his education being received in subscription schools of that day, which only occupied three months in the year. The scholars were taught in reading, writing, arithmetic and spelling, the latter all became proficients in, as spelling schools were much in vogue in those days. He followed the fortunes of the farm, and in 1830 was married to Keturah Warner, who bore him eight children, of whom six are living - Esther, Epsibah, Delilah, Mary, Octavia and Lorena B. The deceased, Hope M. and Emily. Mrs. I. departed this life during the latter part of May, 1854, aged 42 years. She was a member of the M. P. Church, and died in the triumphs of a Christian faith. His second marriage was celebrated in 1855, with Amanda A. Stone, nee Freet, of Virginia, who bore him two children, one living - Lydia M. William W., deceased. At the age of 34 years, Mr. I. was ordained a minister in the M. P. Church, in which he most zealously worked for more than forty years, laboring almost exclusively in the home church, though he frequently relieved a working brother in other pulpits. In the fall of 1860, he removed to Bichland Co., 111., where for nine years he labored in the ministry. In 1870, he abandoned the great work, and has since retired to the privacy of home, rejoicing in having done a good work, and is now waiting to reap the reward that is promised the faithful for doing the bidding of the great Shepherd. In local offices he has been well represented, having served in many of the township offices in this and Union Co.

DAVID KENFIELD, deceased ; was born in Genessee Co., N. Y., Feb. 11, 1829. He was a son of Nehemiah and Sallie A. (Canfield) Kenfield, who were both of New England birth. He moved with his parents to Michigan when 11 years old. At the age of 22, he made an overland trip to California on horseback, where he remained two years, and was successful in the undertaking. Sept. 16, 1849, he was married to Marian Par- rish, wlio bore him five children, three living, viz., Sylvia, Chester and Marian. The deceased, Frances L.and Sallie A. Mrs. Kenfield died Sept. 25, 1862, aged 32 years 3 months and 7 days. He came to Woodstock in 1857, and erected a tile-factory, the first in the vicinity, which he successfully operated until 1872. In 1868, he purchased 150 acres of land, for which he paid $80 per acre. In 1873, he purchased other land adjoining. He was an extensive farmer and a shrewd business man, and at his death left 231 acres of land. His second marriage was celebrated April 24, 1863, with Eusebia R., daughter of Clark Dix, by whom he had nine children, seven living, viz., Clara, Scott, Dora, Ross, John, Mary M. and Melva. He departed this life Feb. 6, 1879. Was a member of the Masonic Lodge of North Lewisburg, and the I. 0. 0. F., Lodge of Woodstock, No. 167. He was also a member of the Universalist Church of Woodstock. Mrs. K. was born in this county in 1838.

RELA KIMBALL (deceased). The subject of this memoir was born in the year 1799. He was a son of Andrew and Abigail Kimball, who were among the early settlers in this township, locating in the year 1817. Bela Kimball was married to Electa Franklin, by whom he had nine children, five of whom are living, viz., Olive, Harvey, Clarissa, Milo and Estella. The deceased are Andrew A., Herman, Fanny and Laura. Mr. K. first located on land on the east side of the township, where he lived until 1850, when he erected a dwelling further west from the first place of residence, in which he lived till his decease. He departed this life Sept. 30, 1878, in his 80th year. Electa, his wife, departed this life July 19, 1861, aged 57 years and 1 month. Mrs. Kimball's parents were born in Vermont, where they died when she was quite young. Andrew Kimball died at the age of 70 years; Abigail, his wife, in the 89th year of her age.

CHARLES LINCOLN (deceased). To the subject of this memoir, whose portrait will be found in this work, and who was one of the pioneers and prominent citizens of Rush Township, we are pleased to accord a place in the biographical album of this history. He was born in Windham Co., Conn., in 1809, probably of English parentage. His father died from the effects of an accident before he was born, and in his infancy he was bound to Anson Howard, father of A. P. Howard, of this township. When Mr. L. was about 7 years old, Mr. Howard emigrated to Ohio, locating in Rush Township, and his lot became thus early cast among the pioneers of Champaign Co. Here, under the care of Mr. Howard, he learned his first lessons of toil and economy, and formed those habits of industry which made his life a success. With the exception of a two-years residence in Union Co., he had his residence in Rush Township from the time of settling here till his death, a period of over threescore years. He served his minority with Mr. Howard, and then engaged to work for John McDonald. He remained with Mr. McD. tiil his marriage with Miss Alura Johnson, which occurred in 1836. She was a daughter of Joseph Johnson, well known as an early pioneer of this section of country. After Mr. Lincoln's marriage, he moved to Union Co., Ohio, where he remained about two years and then returned to Rush Township, locating upon the place where he lived till his death, which occurred Feb. 2, 1880. The community recognized in his death the loss of a valuable member of society. Farming was his life occupation. He took a special interest in the breeding and raising of fine cattle, and was among the first to introduce this enterprise in this section of country, an enterprise which has added much wealth to the community. Mr. L. was a self-made man, carving out his own fortune. Inheriting nothing but industrious habits, an honest name and a vigorous intellect, he steadily increased his earthly possessions, till, at his death, he was one of the largest land-owners in the township. His life may be and is regarded as a success, and is worthy of being perpetuated in the annals of Champaign County history. He shared in the privations and hardships incident to the pioneer life of this country, and bore a creditable part in bringing it from the wilderness to its present high state of improvement. He had a family of six sons and four daughters, five sons and two daughters of whom still survive, and live in the vicinity of their birthplace. They all follow the chosen occupation of their father, that of farming. Mr. L. found expression for his political views in the Republican party, and at various times filled offices of honor and trust in the township.