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Bishop. Their children are in Illinois and Missouri. Margaret married Garret Snedaker. Their children are still in Brown and Adams Counties, Ohio. Esther mai'ried William Lane. They are in Illinois. Ella married Stephen Bayles. They had but one son; he lives in Kansas. Elizabeth married Oliver Robinson. They had several sons and one daughter. William Ashenhurst, son of John and Mary Ashenluirst, was born in Brooke County, Va., in 1816, and married Mary Mahaffey in 1843. They had four children born to them. He lived on the old homestead in Brown County, Ohio, but was on the point of moving to Illinois, when, before his preparations were completed, he was murdered by two of his wife's brothers, who escaped [>unishment by the influence of secret oath-bound fraternities. His wife afterward removed to Illinois with her children, a daughter and three sons. She died in a short time after her removal to the West. The daughter and sons are still living in Western Illinois. Some of them, at least, have families. James Young Ashenhurst, son of John and Mary Ashenhurst, was born in Brown County, Ohio, in the year 1818; was licensed to preach by the Reformed Dissenting Presbytery in 1845. The presbytery uniting with the Associate Synod, he became a minister of that church. Tiie Associate Synod uniting with tlie Associate Reformed Synod in 1858, and by this union forming the United Presbyterian Church, he became a member of that body. James Young Ashenhurst was married to Miss Martha Johnson, of Belmont County, Ohio, June 6, 1844. He was settled at Short Creek, Va., and afterward in AVayneCounty,Ohio. He removed to Hayesville, Ashland County, in 1856. After a pastorate there of sixteen years he removed to Mecklenburg, Va., in 1872; from thence to a farm in Belmont County, Ohio, and subsequently to Wooster, Wayne County, Oliio.

j -^ born in Cumberland County, Penn., March 7, 1811. His father, Jacob Shelly, was born in Pennsylvania, where he grew to manhood. He married Miss Eliza Snavely, daxighter of Peter Snavely, and in 1828 came to Wayne County, later returning to Pennsylvania to dispose of his property, and in 1830 located permanently in Wayne County, where they spent the remainder of their lives, Mrs. Shelly dying first, in 1849, at the age of seventy-three years. She was the mother of nine children, of whom Michael is the only one living in Wayne County. Mr. Shelly died in 1853, aged

Michael Shelly spent his early years on his father's farm, and in 1828 came to Wayne County with his parents, and purchased land. In 1835 he was married to Elizabeth Houser, daughter of Jacob and Catherine Houser, and a native of Dauphin County, Penn., where she was born January 18, 1815. In 1834 she came to Wayne County, where her parents died. After their marriage Mr. Shelly and his wife made their home in Plain Township, where they have ever since resided. Ten children have been born to them, as follows: Christian, living in Plain Township; Michael, deceased; Jacob, on the home farm ; Peter, living in Ashland County; Joseph, in Fi-ankliu Township; Eliza, now Mrs. David Melliuger; Sarah, now Mrs. Robert McAffee, living in Wooster; John, in Plain Township; Mary, Mrs. William McQuigg; Susan, Mrs. James Alexander, in Plain Township. Mr. Shelly is a Republican in politics, and both he and his wife are members of the Lutheran Church.

As a pioneer Mr. Shelly has witnessed the growth of Wayne County from a wilderness to one of the fairest spots in the country. By his own industi-y, intelligence and good judgment, he has not only aided in the development of the community, but he has achieved a substantial success for himself. He hns progressed with the country, anil is regarded as one of the represeutative farmers of Wayne County. He has the respect and affection of ail who know him, and his circle of acquaintances is a wide one.

TV DAM D. SCHULTZ is a son of /j\ Nicholas and Catherine (Schaffer) JJ -^ Schultz, natives of Germany, who came to America and first located in Apple Creek for some time. They are now engaged in farming in East Union Township, Wayne County, and are prominent members of the German Reformed Church. Adam D. Schultz, whose name heads this sketch, was born in East Union Townshij), Wayne County, October 14, 1800. He was sent to the public schools, and afterward learned the blacksmith's trade and carriage manufacturing. In 1880 lie established his present business, that of carriage making, in Apple Creek, making a specialty of manufacturing fine buggies, and employing six men, the enterprise completing about sixty contracts per year. In 1880 Mr. Schultz married Miss May, daughter of Charles Boydston, of East Union Township, Wayne County, and by this union they have one child, Belle May. Mr. Schultz is a stanch Democrat; he and his family are consistent and worthy members of the Apple Creek Methodist Episcopal Church.

( Wintrode) Willaman. He was born April 4, 1859, in Smithville, where his entire life has been passed. His primary education was received in the common schools of his native town, and was suj>plemented by a course in the normal school at Smithville. After completing his education he entered the store of liis father, then the leading merchant of Smithville. On the retirement of his father from business, the concern was taken by E. P. and his brother, Lee J., in partnership, thej' carrying on the dry goods, drug and grocery business in the fine, large, double brick building built by their father, on the southeast corner of Main and Milton Streets, in Smithville. The firm name was John AVillaman's Sons. This partnership continued until April 27, 1883, when it was dissolved, the elder brother carrying on the dry goods department fur a short time longer, when he sold it out. The drug and grocery depai'tnient was taken by E. P. Willaman, who has ever since conducted it very successfully, and by energy, strict attention to lousiness and good management has built up the best trade in Smithville. On April 8, 1880, Mr. Willaman was married to Anna, daughter of John and Lizzie Dresher, who have been for many years residents of Smithville, but were living in Chicago when Mrs. AVillaman was born, on March 4, 1855. They have three children: John J., Glenn Dresher and Mary Edith. Mr. AVillaman is a young man of much energy and enterprise. He attends closely to his business, and by watching the wants of his trade and keeping his stock well supplied, and selling for a fair margin, has made a fine trade. He is justly regarded as a rising young man, who is bound to take a leading place in the business circles of his native town.

D, R. J. H. RUGGLES was born in Ij Schoharie County, N. Y., July 13, - 1831, sou of H. B. and Elizabeth (Peak) Ruggles, former a native of Massachusetts, and latter of Schoharie County, N. Y. They came to AVayne County, Ohio, in 1837, and located at Jackson, Canaan Township, where the father carried on the manufacture of harness, saddles, trunks, etc. He afterward engaged with Kimble Porter, proprietor of a stage route, acting as his agent, from Buffalo to Detroit for ten years. He then went to Cincinnati, and took charge of a ' bus line ; also examined all the cavalry horses obtained there for the cavalry service in the AVar of the Rebellion, his family in the meantime continuing to live in Canaan Township. His wife died in 1862, and he in 1878. Their family consisted of the following-named children: J. H. and one daughter, Julia, now the wife of Lyman Cotton, son of Esquire Cotton ( deceased ) , of Creston, Ohio; they reside in St. Paul, Minn.

J. H. Ruggles came to AVayne County when six years of age, and received his classical education at Seville Academy. He first read medicine with Dr. Moore, of AVooster, Ohio, and afterward with Dr. Robison, finishing with Dr. George, of Jackson, Ohio. He attended the AV^estern Reserve College of Cleveland, and graduated from the Charity Hospital Medical College of Cleveland, Ohio, in 1862. Dr. Ruggles began the practice of medicine at Jackson, and remained there five years; thence moved to Clyde, Sandusky Co., Ohio, for six months, and from there moved to Creston, AVayne County, where he has since been engaged in an extensive practice. He is a member of the Northeastern Ohio Medical Association, and of Seville Lodge, No. 74, F. & A. M. In 1856 the Doctor married Miss Sarah Jane, daughter of Hollis and Sarah Stebbins, of Lockport, N. Y.. and l)y tliis union they

Lave liad four children: Emma A., deceased wife of Casper Johnson; Belva, wife of Hexter Hellinger, of Canaan Townsliij) (has two children, Montrood and Fern); Ella and Carrie, at home. Dr. Ruggles conducts a farm in connection with his profession. He is a Republican in politics, and a prominent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he is treasurer.

DWARD F. KEELING is a sou of William and Lucy (Fullard) Keeling, natives of England, who immigrated to America in December, 1833, and in the spring of 1834 came to Wayne County, Ohio, where they purciiased a farm in Milton Township, and here lived until their deaths. Edward F., their only child, was born at Woodhurst, Huntingdonshire, England, December 29, 1823. He accompanied his parents to this county when only ten years of age, and has since been engaged in farming in Milton Township. He erected, and operated for a number of years, the first saw-mill in Milton Township. In 1854 Mr. Keeling ninrriod Mary, daughter of Daniel Johnson, of Medina County, Ohio, and two children were born to them, both of whom died in infancy. Mr. Keeling is a member of the Democratic party, and has served as justice of the peace for two terms, notary public for two terms, and in various other township ofiices. He was active in clearing the township during the War of the Rebellion.

djOHN MOWERY (deceased) was born in Greenbrier County, Va., in - the year 1800. He was a son of JoliQ Mowery, who, with his wife, was a resident of Wayne County. His father's family consisted of himself, one brother and nine sisters, all of whom are dead except two sisters, namely: Mrs. Nauc)- Fiers, who resides at Stockdale, Ind., and Mrs. Catherine Lowery, who resides in Congress Township. Waj-ne Co., Ohio, the former being about eighty years of age, and the latter eighty-nine. John's mother died in Greenbrier County, Va., when he was about six years old. When John was fourteen years of age, his father removed to Wayne County, accompanied by his children. He first settled on a farm about two miles and a half west of Wooster. The father, being of limited means, was compelled to support his family l)y doing labor, in whicii his son, John also engajied with him. I'ntil over nineteen years of age John's chief employment was the clearing of land and making of rails, in which he was an expert, dexterously wielding an ax weighing nine pounds, made expressly for him by a blacksmith. By his father's permission, after he was nineteen John set out in the world for himself, his only capital at that time being his good moral character, temperate habits, energy and industry. His physical constitution was remarkable. Though not a large or robust man, he was strong, active and vigorous, always enjoying perfect health, never having been confined to his bed by disease until his last illness, which was of but a few days' duration. He died at the residence of John N. Mowery, in Chester Township, Wayne County, on the 3d day of June, 1884, in the eighty-fourth year of his age.

When twenty years of age John purchased seventy acres of laud in Perry Township, then in Wayne, but now in Ashland County, near the present town of Eowsburgh, and these seventy acres formed the nucleus of the large fortune which he acquired. On the 1st day of June, 1820, he was united in marriage with Miss Margaret Adams, of Congress Township, Wayne County, a very worthy lady, with whom he lived in the utmost hai'mouy until her death, which occurred in 1856. The issue of this marriage was Thomas, Nathaniel, John N., Dr. Michael E., Sarah (Mrs. Jacob Snell), a son who died in infancy, and Rebecca, his youngest daughter, who died in 1879. Early in his history, after marriage, Mr. Mowery became the owner of a quarter section of ; land in Chester Township. Owing to this land being to some extent overgrown with hard brushwood, and there being several John Mowerys in the neighborhood, he was called Hard John Mowery, by which title he was well known throughout the j country. As a leading financier, money I loaner, a man of sturdy habits, strict integrity, honesty, great industry and remarkable energy, he had acquired a wide reputation. For forty years previous to his death Mr. Mowery was deeply interested in religious matters. Having no education, and being thus unable to read or write, he was compelled to rely on his wife and other good friends to read to him the truths of the Bible. For two years he devoted the greater part of his time, as a pupil of his wife, in gaining an edu- ! cation and reading and studying the sa- ' ci'ed scriptures. By earnest prayer, humbleness of heart and repentance he realized a change of heart to such a degree that he became converted and a full believer in the atonement. After his conversion he became a changed man, and lived a strictly upright life, believing, when death called him home, his soul would ascend to Heaven, and be with God and Christ forever.

personal property valued at about S125,- 000, all of which he accumulated by his own industry. As a pioneer he entered the forests, which he leveled with his great ax, making the dense wilderness blossom as the rose, even while the savage Indian's scalping-knife gleamed in the sunshine and moonlight about his cabin. He was domestic in his habits, but a kind neighbor, ever courteous, and sharing the good-will of every one. In politics he was a Democrat of the Jefifersonian school, a supporter and admirer of Andrew Jackson. Calling his children to his bedside, bidding them all farewell, his last words were: "Now I will go to sleep." Mr. Mowery made no will for the disposition of his estate, which is enjoyed by his surviving children, consisting of four sons and one daughter.

ILLIAM A. RATHBUN was boru in Chester Township in IB-to, a - ' son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Edmunds) Rathbuu, and is the youngest of a family of nine children. Tiie Rathbun family is recognized as among the most prominent in the county. Samuel was born in Rochester, N. Y., in the year 1800, and all of his life has been spent in farming. He left his native home with his parents when fourteen years of age, and settled in Wayne County, Ohio. William A. now sui)erintends the work on his father's farm, which comprises 105 acres of valuable land. He is among the more intelligent men engaged in farming. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity and I. O. O. F., and of the Evangelical Church. He casts his suffrage with the Prohibitionists.

J(OHN K. SALTSMAN, son of John Saltsmun, a native of Westmore- - laud County, Penu., was born September 5, 1825, in Jefferson County, Ohio, whither his father had come with his parents when only twelve years old. The latter married in Jefferson County, and there reared a large family, and died in his seventy-fourth year. The subject of this sketch, after leaving Jefferson County, located in Carroll County, Ohio, for two years, and in the fall of 1860 lie and his family became permanent citizens of Congress Township, Wayne County. July 3, 1855, he was united in marriage with Miss Jane Barclay, daughter of Joseph and Jenuette Barclay, both natives of Scotland, who in an early day immigrated to America, settling in Carroll County, Ohio, where they lived many years, both dying at an advanced age. To Mr. anil Mrs. Saltsmau have been boru seven chil- dren. They have for mauy years been identified with the Presbyterian Church of West Salem, Wayne County. Our subject now owns the old home place of John Mosier, who was one of the early comers into Congress Township, and entered the laud upon which Mr. Saltsman now lives. The latter has at all tines been deeply interested in the private and public improvements of his township, and stands high in the estimation of the community.

S. KOBISON, sou of John and Evan (Stucky) Kobison, was born -* in Centreville, Wayne Co., Ohio, in 1851. His grandfather, Charles Kobison, who was oi Scotch descent, and a native of Baltimore, Md., removed to Pennsylvania. Hei-e he married Elizabeth Lickerty, and then located in Centreville, where he spent the remainder of his days. His widow then moved to Shi-eve, where she had her home until her decease. Their children were John (see below), Margaret (she married David Keggs, and located in Centreville, from which place they removed to California, thence to Pike's Peak, wherehe died), David (foreman in car-shops at Tiffin, Ohio), James (killed by the Indians on the plains), Sarah (now Mrs. Oliver Bills, of Michigan), Joseph (deceased, his residence having been in Wayne Township), Elizabeth (now Mrs. Henry Snyder, of Centreville, Ohio), Lydia (the late Mrs. Edward Lake, of Big Prairie, Ohio), Charles (foreman in car-shops at Flint, Mich.), Susan J. (now Mrs. John Buchanan, of Flint, Mich.), Cornelius (a resident of Shreve), and Ellen (now Mrs. Peter Housel, resident of Shreve). Simon Stuck)', maternal grandfather of our sul)- ject, was a native of Virginia, and a soldier in the War of 1812, at the close of which he removed to Harrison CountA-, Ohio, where be married a Miss Baker, and settled in Centreville, being among the pioneers of that village, and where they remained during their lives. To them were born three children: Pollv (married Custard Bunting, when they located at Centreville, where he died and she still resides), Lydia (now Mrs. Joseph Geissinger, of Centreville) and Evan (the late Mrs. John Robison, of Shreve).

John Eobison, the first son of Charles, and father of M. S., was born in Franklin County, Penn., in the year 1822, where he received an elementary education, and remained until 1839, in which year he emigrated to Ripley Township, Holmes Co., Ohio, where he married Evan, daughter of Simon Stucky, of Virginia. They then located at Shreve, where he began his business career as a village blacksmith.

and later became proprietor of a grocery, bakery ami retail clothing store, owner of a mill, as well as owner and genial landlord of the Kobison House, a hostelry noted for its excellence throughout the county. Mr. Robison has always been a Democrat, and from time to time has been made the recipient of political favors. He was the first one of his party to be elected justice of the peace in Clinton Township, has lu^ld various positions since, and after the incorporation of Slireve he became its second mayor. He has always been one of the able and prominent citizens, identified at all times with its local enterprises, and largely interested in educational matters, having erected several of the school buildings of his township. Ever a man of broad views, he has been just, generous and scrupulously honorable in all business transactions, not given to forcible expression of his sentiments, thereby rendering his opinion more valuable ; a desirable host, a devoted husband, a kind and affectionate father. Mrs. Robison died Deceml)er 17, 1884, since when he has made his home with his son, M. S. Their family are Jacob H. (who married Eliza, daughter of Daniel Batdorff, of Shreve, where they located; at the beginning of the late war he enlisted, and died in the army), Elizabeth (now Mrs. Matthias Keller, of Millersburgh ; Mr. Keller entered the army, was captured, and died in prison at Andersonville), May Jane (now Mrs. George Gates, of Loudonville, Ohio), Darius (who married Mary Jane Smith, and is now a resident of Mansfield, Ohio), John M. (who married Emma Filby, and is now a resident of Shreve), Alraina (now Mrs. John Davy, of Atchison, Kas.), Ellen H. (now Mrs. AVilJiam Hall, of Shreve), and M. S. The subject proper of this memoir at the early age of twelve years started in life to work out his own destiny. He engaged in various occupations in several States, until, in 1809, he married May C, daughter of John P. Wise, of Clinton Township, this county, and his first business venture was as a blacksmith, in Shreve, in 1870; later he was in the boot and shoe trade, and proprietor of a market, but eventually returned to his former vocation, and in 1879 re-established his blacksmith and carriage works at Shreve, which he conducted successfully until 1888, when fire destroyed his buildings, entailing a heavy loss. Not disheartened, however, he at once became proprietor of the Robison House, enlarged its capacity, refitted and refurnished it throughout, and under his able management it is rapidly becoming the popular hotel at Shreve. May C, his wife, died in August, 1880 - she was a lady who ably filleil the jiosi- ! tion of wife and mother, and one eminently fitted to adorn the position she

Mr. Kobison, in December, 1881, married Almedia, daughter of Samuel and Rebecca Shrimpler, of Killbuck, Holmes Co., Ohio, and their home is as stated above. Mr. Eobisou is a member of Garfield Lodge, No. 528, F. & A. M. of Shreve; Shreve Council No. 27, K A., and of Killbuck Ruling No. 79, F. M. & C. He is also identified with the Democratic party, and he and wife are members of the Disciples Church.

'jBER B. CONNELLY was born at Morristown, Ohio, August 12, 1828, and died October 13, 1883. For nearly thirty years he had been a resident of Wooster, the first ten years of the time working at the tailor's trade. About the close of the war he went into the hotel business, assuming tlie proprietorship of the old AVashington House, on the corner of East Liberty and Buckeye Streets. His widowed sister-in-law, Mrs. Linda Connelly, now Mrs. A. M. Parrish, took charge of his domestic affairs, and became the popular and skillful hostess of the hotel. Together they worked, and by careful and judicious management accumulated means sufiicient to supplant the old wooden building with a handsome, substantial and well-appointed brick structure, which now occupies the site of the old Washington House. The new hotel was built in 1878, and was named "The Archer House," in honor of Mrs. Connelly's son Archer, deceased.

Mr. Connelly was a successful, accommodating landlord, and was ably assisted in the management of the fine hotel by his sister-in-law. Mr. Connelly died a bachelor. His father died in the prime of life, and his mother afterward married a Mr. Findley, who also died, and after the death of her second husband, found a home with her son. She survived him only about six months, dying in 1884 at the age of eighty-six years. Mr. Connelly was a man of genial and affable manner; of solid and strict business integrity; of a generous, kind-hearted disposition; of determined and settled convictions, and of uncompromising principles. In his business he formed many friendships and acquaintances, and was alwa3s well thought of and universally liked. As a citizen he was always public-spirited, and was ever ready to lend a helping hand to aid any enterprise that would contribute to the prosperity and advancement of his city. In politics he was an uncompromising Republican.

djACOB B. FKANKS is a son of Aaron I and Kebecca (Willoughby) Franks, natives of Fayette County, Peun., who came to Wayne County in 1827, and located in East Union Township, where they remained one year, and then purchased eighty acres of land one and onehalf miles east of Moorland, where they carried on farming and stock-breeding. Aaron Franks was a prominent member (if the Democratic party, and was infirmary director for ten years. His wife died in 1868, the mother of nine children, as follows: Isaiah, in Holmes County, Ohio; Jacob B., our subject; Israel, Cornelius, George and Elizabeth, all deceased; Michael, in Franklin Township, Wayne County ; Abigail, wife of Wallace Benebee, also in Franklin Township, and Aaron, on the homestead. Mr. Franks married for his second wife Miss Ann Zaring. No children were born to this union. Mr. Franks died in 1883, and his widow now resides in Wooster, Ohio.

Our subject was born in Fayette County, Penn., January 6, 1826, and was brought to Franklin Township, Wayne County, by his parents, at the age of one year. He was reared on the farm and sent to the schools of his township, where, with the exception of sixteen years spent in East Union Township, he has always lived. In 1852 Mr. Franks married Elizabeth, daughter of John Rowland, of Holmes County, Ohio, and eight children have been born to them, of whom two died in infancy. The others are as follows: Isaiah N., in Franklin Township, Wayne County, married to Margaret, daughter of Andrew Miller, of Franklin Township, and they have four children - Tilden, Jacob E., Alwilda and an infant; Matilda, living at home; Rachel, wife of Charles Mathews, of Holmes County, Ohio, has one child; James, at home; Maria, wife of William Lawrence, of Plain Townshij), Wayne County, has one child, Warren; and Amzi, at home. Politically Mr. Franks is a Democrat, and he has held nearly all of the township offices. He is a member of Franklin Grange; holds the office of treasurer and trustee of the Moorland Methodist Episcopal Church.

PVAVID C. COOK, ESQ., is a son of Robert and Jennie D. (Cummings) Cook, former a native of Butler County, Penn., and latter of Indiana County, Penn. Samuel Cook, the paternal grandfather of David C, came to Wayne County, Ohio, in 1810, and en- tered a tract of 175 acres of land in what is now Sugar Creek Township. He was a school-teachei',and taught the first school in Sugar Creek Township. He served as justice of the peace for many years, and was a prominent member of the Daltou Presbyterian Church. He died in Sugar Creek Township in 1867. David Cummings, the maternal grandfather of David C, settled in Crawford County, Ohio, about 1818, where he lived and died. He reared eleven children, viz. : Sylvanus, deceased ; Robert, father of David C. ; Asa, living 'near Dalton ; James, in Salt Creek Township, Wayne County; John, who died in 1887; Samuel P., deceased; Jesse, in Sugar Creek Township, Wayne County; Josiah, deceased; Christian, deceased; Mary, wife of Lincoln Pancost, of Medina County, Ohio, and Jennie, wife of Abijah Cary, of Medina County, Ohio.

Robert Cook was born December 3, 1803, in Butler County, Penn. June 18, 1881, he married Jennie D. Cummings, and located on the farm in East Union Township, Wayne County, where he now resides, and is still occupying a part of the first house he built. He helped to the first school-house in East Union Township, and took an active part in getting men to serve in the late Rebellion. He is a Democrat in politics, and has held various township offices. He has been a ruling elder in the Dalton Presbyterian Church for over thirty-five years. Mr. Cook reared a family of seven children, all of whom are living, viz. : David C. ; Samuel M., in Crawford County, Ohio; Sylvanus G., on the homestead; Rebecca, wife of William McCullough, of East Union Township, Wayne County; Eliza, wife of James Sharp, also of East Union Township; Nancy J., wife of J. A. Bonewitz, also of East Union Township, and Mary E., wife of Daniel W. Forrer, of Orrville, Ohio.

Of these children, David C, the subject of this memoir, was born July 5, 1832, and was reared on the farm and attended the district schools. March 29, 1855, he married Miss Maria, daughter of Daniel Weaver, of Baughman Township, and they settled on their present farm. Five children have been born to them: Robert C, in East Union Township, Wayne County, married to Elizabeth, daughter of Henry Jennings, of Fredericksburgh, and has one child, Clara Edna; William H. and David Howard, living at home; Laura is the wife of .Jacob B. Jennings, of Fredericksburgh, Ohio, and Ida M. is the wife of William Badger, of Shreve, and has two children, David H. and Alma May. Mr. Cook was drafted into the Civil War, and furnished a substitute. He has followed threshing as a business for twenty-five years in East Union Township. He is identified with the Democratic party, and has served as township trustee aud school director for many years. In 1885 he was elected justice of the peace, and is still serving. He and his family are members of the Dalton Presbyterian Church.

WILLIAM K. WILSON. Among tlie proniinent and representative -' farmers of Chippewa Township, Wayne County, is the subject of this sketch, who was born in Cecil County, Md., October 13, 1809, a son of Thomas and Mary (Wilson) Wilson, and of Scotch- Irish stock. He was reared in his native county,and learned tlie blacksmith's trade at Charleston, Md., at the head of Chesapeake Bay. In 1832 he came to Oliio, and settled in Chippewa Township, Wayne County, on the farm he now occupies, which he cleared and improved, and where he has since resided. In 1835 he married Margaret, daughter of Michael Franks, a pioneer of Chippewa Township, and granddaughter of Michael aud Amy (Furst) Franks,of Fayette County, Penn., and a great-granddaughter of Michael Franks, a native of Alsace-Lorraine, Germany, who, witii liis father, Jacob, was among the pioneers of Fayette County, Penn. To Mr. and Mrs. William R. Wilson six children were born, who grew to maturity: Leonard W. (a prominent clergyman of the Methodist E[)iscopal Church), Fletcher, Martha (Mrs. Jacob Lehman), Franks, John M., and Martin, a Methodist divine. Mr. AVilsou has always been a farmer,and a successful one. He is a member of the United Brethren Church. He has represented Wayne County in the State Legislature two terms, with credit to himself and the county; was formerly a Democrat, but is now an advocate of prohibition.

dOHN FORIIER was boru July 15, ISlf), in Lancaster County, Penn., aud is a son of John aud Elizabeth (Kindeg) Forrer, who came from Lancaster County to Wayne County, Ohio, in 1833 or 1834, and purchased a farm in Baughman Township, near Orrville, where they spent the remainder of their lives. He was a carpenter by trade, ami built many of the farm buildings in tiiat section of the county. He accumulated about 300 acres of land, including the land now occupied by tiie Orrville fair grounds. Their family consisted of nine children: Martin, living in Indiana; John; Nancy, now Mrs. Samuel Morten, of Baugliman Township, Wayne Count}'; Daniel, living on the homestead; Henry, in Baugliman Township; Eliza, deceased; Eli, in Chij)- pewa Township, Wayne County; Martin and Elvina, deceased. John Ferrer married Mrs. Sarah Camp, of Wayne County, Ohio, and has three daughters: Elizabeth, wife of George McConnell, of East Union Township, Wayne County; Elmyra, wife of Samuel Plumer, of Orrville, Ohio, and Sarah Jane, wife of David Forrer, of East Union Township. Mr. Forrer owns a fine farm of ISO acres in East Union Township, and is one of the representative men. He has always been a supporter of the Democratic party.

rrVE. NORMAN B. DAWSON is a I I son of Eugene B. and Sarah L. (Moses) Dawson. Thomas Dawson, the grandfather of our subject, who was a native of West Virginia, of Irish parentage, came to Wayne County, Ohio, in 1809, and entered a tract of laud in Greene Township, where he lived until 1816, when he entered a tract of land in Milton Township, where he spent the remainder of his days. He was the third settler in Milton Township, and was a prominent man in many ways. His wife was Jemima Burras, of Virginia, and they reared twelve children, as follows: John, Bridget, Mary, Archibald, George, Jeremiah and Emily, all deceased; Thomas, living in Defiance, Ohio ; Castilla, wife of

Robert Orr, of Canaan Township, Wayne County; Sarah, wife of Newton Brosius, of Tiffin, Ohio; Eugene B., in Kansas; Hiram B., in Seville, Medina County, Ohio.

Eugene B. Dawson, the father of Dr. Norman B., was born in Milton Township, Wayne Co., Ohio, December 16, 1832. He received his education at the district schools and Canaan Academy, and has always followed farming. In 185-4 he moved into Hancock County, Ohio, where he remained ten years; then returned to Milton Township, where he resided until 1878, in which year he moved to Garnett, Anderson Co., Kas., where he now lives. He took an active part in Republican politics in Wayne County, and was a member of the Westfield Universalist Church. He was married, in 1853, to Sarah L. Moses, and by her has six children yet living: Norman B., our subject; George P., in Kansas, employed in the State Lunatic Asylum; Lydia E., also employed in the Kansas State Lunatic Asylum; Wallace W.. Watt W. and Mina. all at home.

The subject proper of this biographical memoir was born in Hancock County, Ohio, January 2, 1856, and his education was received at the district schools and Baldwin University, at Berea. He read medicine with Dr. J. H. Wallace, of Smithville, Oiiio, graduating from the medical department of the Cincinnati College of

Medicine and Surgerj'. Februar)' 28, 1878, and has since been practicing his profession at Sterling, Ohio. He is a member of the Northeast Ohio State Medical Association, and also of the State Medical Association. He is a member of Seville Lodge, No. 74, F. & A. M., Sterling Lodge, No. 173, K. P., and Sterling Council, No. 818, R. A., for which he is medical examiner. In 1882 the Doctor married Miss Adeline, daughter of John and Margaret Pettitt, natives of France, and settlers in Milton Township, Wayne County. By this union there is one child, Sarah Emily. Politically Dr. Dawson is a Republican.

dONATHAN S. YODER, farmer and j dealer in fine horses, lives on Sec- - tion 30, in Greene Township, Wayne Co., Ohio. He is a grandson of Jacob Yoder, a former resident of Mitliin Connty, Penn., who removed to Wayne County in 1818, being one of its earliest settlers. When he came here this was a wilderness, and on the site of the present city of Wooster, were but two log cabins. He and his family endured the hardships and severe labors incidental to a pioneer's life, but by steady industry and thrifty habits overcame its difficulties, and made a comfortable home for himself and his descendants. The farm he bought was in Wayne Township, and there the honored pioneer lived until his death. It comprised 160 acres, and before his death he had it well cleared and fenced and under cultivation. In this labor he was assisted by his sons, and the family were then and are still counted among the best of the pioneer settlers. Illustrative of the obstacles against which the early settlers had to contend, it is recorded that the wheat raised on the farm had to be hauled to Cleveland, a trip of four or five days, and was there sold for forty cents per bushel. Even that market was not opened for some time after Mr. Yoder came to Ohio. At first their wheat had to be bartered for other produce, for goods, or for labor. Jacob Yoder was married in Pennsylvania to Barbara Hooley, and had a family of six sons and four daughters, all of whom are now deceased. Their names were Jacob, Michael, Peter, John, David, Samuel, Mattie, Rachel, Lj-dia and Maria.

The youngest son, Samuel, was father of the subject of this sketch. He was born in Mifflin County, Penn., in 180y, and died on the farm where J. S. now lives, on March 31, 1878, aged seventy years. He was ten years old when his father immigrated to Wayne County, and witnessed its development from a wilderness to one of the best counties in the

State. His father bought a quarter section of land for each of his children, and that given to Samuel was uncleared except ten acres from which the brush had been removed and the large trees deadened. On this tract Samuel labored as long as he was able to work, and it is now thoroughly cleared and all under a fine state of cultivation. Some of the land was sold and the farm now comprises 140 acres, through which the Pittsburg, Ft. Wayne & Chicago Railway now runs, its depot being on the road bounding it. Samuel Yoder was an upright man, and a consistent member of the Amish Mennonite Church. He had the respect of his fellowmen, and left to his children the priceless heritage of a good name. He was married to Catherine Naftziger, who was born in Germany, April 8, 1817. Her parents came to America when she was seven years old, settling in Canaan Township, Wayne County, where the father died. A few years before her death the mother removed to Greene Township, where she died. Mrs. Catherine Yoder is now living with our subject. She and her husband were the parents of eleven children. Jacobina is the wife of Samuel Plank; Jonathan comes next; Barbara is the wife of Rev. David Hostetler; and Jacob, a farmer, all living in Greene Township; Levi is farming in Johnson County, Mo. ; Elizabeth, deceased, was the wife of

A. K. Kurtz; and Martha is the wife of Amos Smoker, all of Greene Township; John is a resident of Johnson County, Mo. ; Menno P. lives in Wayne Towushif), this county ; Samuel died at the age of twentyone, and David V. when one year old.

J. S. Yoder, subject of this sketch, was born in a log cabin on the farm where he now lives, on January 3, 1840. He lived with his parents until his marriage, which took place in Lancaster County, Penn., where he lived the succeeding eight years, then returning to the place of his birth, which he has since made his home. He was married March 10, 1864, to Leah Stoltzfus, born in Lancaster County, Penn., February 28, 1841, her ancestors being old residents of that county. She died September 13, 1881, leaving seven children: Catherine Ellen, Sylvanus S., Sarah Melinda, Rachel Lucinda, Ephraim S., Leah and Jonathan Stoltzfus, the two latter being twins. Mrs. Yoder was a faithful and devoted wife and mother, a woman of deep religious feeling, and an active member of the Amish Mennonite Church. In October, 1883, Mr. Yoder was again married. Miss Mary L. Zook becoming his wife. She was born in MilHiu County, Penn., in November. 1840, of parents who were old residents of that county. Mr. and Mrs. Yoder are both members of the Oak Grove Amish Mennonite Church, and botli are teachers in its Suuilfty School. Air. Yoiler bears the reputation of a thoroughly honest and trustworthy man, and as such is justly held in esteem by all who know him.

West Virginia. They came to Wayne County November 4, 1828, and entered the west half of Section 20, in Canaan Township, making the last entry of Government land in the township. They started in life poor, and by hard work, perseverance and industry accumulated a large property, which they divided among their children. Mr. David Wiles will be remembered as a benevolent, enterprising man, who always took an active part in public affairs. His wife died November 15, 1882, and he on March 24, 1886, both being members of the Canaan Methodist Episcopal Chuicii. Their children who are living are Rebecca, wife of Abraham Deahutf, of Akron, Ind. ; Daniel, in Canaan Township, Wayne County; Salinda, wife of John Fike, in Canaan Township, Wayne. County; Eliza Ann, wife of Abraham Musselmon, of Alma, Neb.; David, in Yorktown, Iowa; Jennie, wife of H. AV. Taylor, in Canaan Township, Wayne

The subject of this memoir was born December 10, 1847; was educated at the Township schools and Canaan Academy, and for five years taught the township schools; also taught music for seven years. Since then Mr. Wiles has followed farming, moving onto his present farm in Canaan Township in 1880. In 1881 he married Miss Kate, daughter of Allen Scott, of Hamilton, Ohio, and they have two children: Lutie Glysem and Gail Scott. Mr. Wiles, politically, is a Republican, and has acted as township clerk for ten years. He is secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Canaan Methodist Episcopal Church, and holds the office of lecturer in Canaan Grange, No. 1280, Patrons of Husbandry.

S. ENFIELD, storekeeper and ganger. This enterprising young man was born in Somerset County, Penn., in December, 1801, a son of Emanuel Enfield, now a prominent farmer in Wooster, who is also a native of Somerset County, Penn.. Mr. Enfield followed farming up to his appointment to his present position, wiiich occurred May 1, 1887. Politically he is a Democrat.

UCIEN GEABER is a sou of Peter Graber, a native of Switzerland, born October 11, 1822. The parents of Peter Graber were Samuel and Magdalene (Steiner) Graber, and with them he immigrated to America in 1827, and to Ohio. They first settled in Sugar Creek Township; thence moved to Paint Township, where the parents died. In 1847 he married Annie Knoble, a native of France, and a resident of Paint Township. Eight children were born to this union, one of whom died in infancy. Those living are Lucieu, our subject; Amanda, wife of David Buler, of Allen County, Ohio; Julia, wife of Koss Koontz, of Mount Eaton, Ohio; Peter, in Sugar Creek Township, Wayne Count}' ; Alfred, in Virginia; Helen, wife of Jacob Tschontz, of Paint Township, Wayne County; Louisa, wife of Arthur Fisher, of Wooster, Ohio. Mr. Graber is a member of the Democratic pai'ty, and a deacon in the German Reformed Church.

Lucien Graber, the subject of these lines, was born February 5, 1848, and was educated at the schools of the townshi^j. At an early age he learned the stone mason's trade, but has been principally engaged in farming in Paint Township, Wayne County. In 1879 he married Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Peter Saurei-, of Sugar Creek Township, Wayne County, and by this union there are four children: Irvin

H., Winter C, Aldine and Myrtle Edith. Mr. Graber has always been identified with the Democratic party, and has served as justice of the peace two terms. In 1880 he was elected county commissioner, which office lie is still filling. He is a member of Mount Eaton Lodge, No. 274, Royal Arcanum, and of Wooster Lodge, No. 41, K. of P. He and his family are members of St. Paul's German Reformed Church.

1l T E. HILEMAN, farmer, Chester \^^ Township, is of German descent, Jj -^ his ancestors being among the early settlers of this country. His father, Isaac Hileman, was born in Westmoreland County, Penn., January 25, 1797, and married Margaret Anderson, who was born in 1799, and was a daughter of James Anderson, of Somerset County, Penn. They had a family of ten children, viz.: John, born in 1819; James D., in 1821; J. L, in 1823; Margaret, in 1826; William, in 1829; Hiram, in 1831; Andrew, in 1834; Nancy, in 1837; Harvey, in 1840, and Annis, in 1843. But three of this family are now living. Isaac Hileman was left fatherless when nine years of age, and he was early thrown on his own resources. When fourteen years of age he began to learn the trade of a sluieiunkor. at wliii-li he worked for a miinber of years. He moved to Wayue County, Ohio, when a young man, his first purchase of land being in Sugar Creek Township. He there bought eighty acres, whieli he cleared, and at the same time worked at his trade. He lived there tlaee years and tlien bouglit 170 acres iu Chester Township, the greater part of wliicli was heavily timbered. Here he built a log cabin for the temporary use of his family. He then went to work at clearing his laml, hewed tlie timber, and subsequently built a comfortable frame house. His farm, which he brought from a tract of timber to one of the best farms in the county, is the reward of years of hard toil and unremitting energy, and is still in the possession of his family. Mr. Hileman died iu 1875, his wife surviving him until 1879.

H. E. Hileman, our subject, is one of the native sons of Waj-ne Count}', and one of its most enterprising citizens. He received a common-school education, and from his youth has devoted his attention to agriculture. He now owns the homestead of Ills father and lias erected a fine residence and other farm buildings, whicii make it one of the most desirable homes in the county. He has been prominent in political circles and has held the offices of township treasurer and trustee. He casts his suffrage with the Rejiublican

G CAPTAIN DAVID MITCHELL, son h of James and Elizibetli (Kerr) Mitchell, was born in Jefferson ' County, Ohio, March 22, 1820. His fa- I ther, who was a native of Pennsylvania, ' and a soldier in the War of 1812, came to Ohio, and located near what was afterward I known as Mitchell's Salt-works, iu Jef- , ferson County, where he reared a family of ten children, and died in October, 1865. The mother of our subject was a native of Ohio, and a daughter of James Kerr, an early pioneer of Jeffer.son County, Ohio; she died in 1844. Capt. Mitchell was married iu Jefferson County. Oiiio, October 8, 1854, to Miss May Saltsman. who 1 bore six children, three of whom are now living.

Cfiptain Miteliell, in May, iStil, raised a company (composing 107 men) of Home Guards, in Ross Township, Jefferson Co., Ohio, whicii, in the followinj; June, was mustered into the militia reserve. In Se|(- tember, 18(51, the Captain ap[)Iied for and obtained an order from the governor of Ohio to raise a volunteer company for the the three years' service, and in a few days after receiving the order he had a company raised of hardy and determined volunteers. This company was mustered in at Camp King, near Covington, Ky., October 3, 1861, and transferred to the Second Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Col. L. A. Harris, which was assigned to the First Brigade, First Division, Fourteenth Army Corps, Army of the Cumberland. Col. Harris and his regiment participated in all the important battles in which that corps was engaged, some of the most notable being Perryville, battle of Stone Kiver, Chickaraauga, with Hooker at Lookout Mountain, Missionary Ridge, Resaca, and numerous otlier minor engagements. On the 14th of May, 1864, while attempiug to storm the breastworks at Resaca, Capt. Mitchell, while leading on his men, was struck in the leg by a minie ball. He managed to crawl off the field, and was later carried to the field hospital, where he remained only a short time, liaving a thirty days' furlough. Although badly wounded, and having the privilege of retiring, the Captain, at the expiration of his furlough, nobly returned to the front. After three yearS' service, Capt. Mitchell and the shattered remnant of his company were mustered out, receiving an honorable discharge at Columbus. Ohio, October 10, 1864.

the war ended, he returned to his old home in Jefferson County, Ohio, and to the present time he has since almost uninterruptedly been engaged in merchanj dising. From Jefferson County he came to West Salem, Wayne County, June 7, 1867, and has here since resided. Genial and pleasant, now at the age of sixty years, he is enjoying comparative repose, though never idle, and exhibits as much determination to fight out the battle of life as he did when leading on his brave volunteers to crush out the Rebellion.

Ml ICHAEL FERTIG, a well known farmer of Wayne Township, was JJ -^ born in Lancaster County, Penn., in 1815, the youngest of three children of Michael and Barbara (Oberlin) Fertig, also natives of Lancaster County. His father was a farmer and a day laborer, and about 1835 came to Wayne County, Ohio, with his wife and daughtei-, and made this his home until his death which occurred in August, 1838, when he was aged fifty years.

Michael Fertig, Jr., came to Wayne County when about twenty-five years of age. He first found etnploj'ment on a farm, working by the day until 1856, when he purchased the farm where he now lives. This farm contains thirty acres of good liiiul, well improved aud uutler good cultivatiou. No man in the county has worked harder and more faithfully through life than Michael Fertig, and none are more deserving of success. He was married in 187S to Sarah Hoffman, daughter of Henry Hoffman. They have no children. Mr. Fertig is a member of the Lutheran and his wife of the Reformed Presbyterian Church. In politics he is a Democrat.

father, Samuel McAffee, is a highly respected citizen of the same township. Samuel McAffee was born on the sea coast in County Antrim, Ireland, December 25, ISOi, the eldest of eight children, six sons and two daughters, of Willinia and Margaret (Taggert) McAffee. He remained in his native country until twentyone years of age, when he set sail for America. Landing in Philadelphia, he remained in Pennsylvania for three years, when he returned to his native country, where he remained ten years. In 1838 he married Grace Stinson, daughter of Rev. David Stinson. In the same year, with his wife and his parents, and their family, he again came to America, and they at once made their homo in Wayne County, Ohio, where the father bougiit a (quarter section of land in Sugar Creek Townshij), where he made his home until his death, at the age of seventy-six years. Samuel McAffee, from the date of his coming to Wayne County, devoted his attention to farming. In 1850 he bought the home where he now lives, which contains 106 acres of land, well improved. It was originally the property of Jacob Kreamer. To Mr. McAffee and his wife, 7iee Grace Stinson, were born six children, viz. : John, Martha, Joseph, Sai'ah, Mary and Samuel. The mother died and Mr. McAffee afterward married Susan Girl, daughter of William Girl. Six children have been born to them: Robert E., Susan, Matthew (deceased), Kate. Grace and David.

Robert E. McAffee was born in IbM), and has all his life been identified with the interests of Chester Township. He now superintends the work of the home farm, thus relieving his father of care and responsibility. He has always taken an active interest in the welfare and government of his township, and has served several years as township trustee and school director. In politics he is a Republican. He was married in 1869 to Mary, daughter of Joseph McHelinery, of Wayne County. They have a family of nine children, viz.: Leopold, Thomas L., Marietta, Annie, Edward, Frederick, Bertha,

IV T/ ATHANIEL MOWERY is a native ipy of Chester Township, Wayne Co., J) " Ohio, born in 1836, the third son of John Mowery, a pioneer of this county. In recording the history of the lives of the citizens of the county we find that none have been more successful than Nathaniel Mowery. He now owns a fine farm of 600 acres, on which are excellent building improvements. Although Mr. Mowery has accomplished so much in a personal way he has still found time to devote some attention to the affairs of his township, having always been among the foremost to advance the material, social and educational interests. As an evidence of tlie esteem in which he is held by his fellow-citizens we note that for fifteen years he has been a school director. Mr. Mowery was married in 1858 to Miss Elmira S. Hartman, daughter of Samuel and Eva E. (Wonsetter) Hartman, of Chester Township. To them have been born nine children, seven of whom are living: Elizabeth, now Mrs. Hill; Sarah E., at home; Martha, now Mrs. Ecker; Emma, Viola, John and Oren. Mr. and Mrs. Mowery are members of the Methodist Episcopal

Gaptain Benjamin F. Miller

: sylvania, was born October 2, 1832, at Mount Pleasant, Westmoreland Co., Penn. John Miller, the grandfather of Benjamin F., came to Wayne County, Ohio, about 1825, and located in Wayne Township, where he was engaged in fai-ming. He died there in 1846. Benjamin Miller, father of Benjamin F., and the eldest of John's family, was born in Juniata County, Penn., in 1799. He remained with his parents until eighteen years of age, when he went to Westmoreland County, Penn., and here he met tlie lady whom he mar-

] ried. After this event they first located at Stewart's Station in the same county. In 1846 thej' came to Wayne County, and took up their residence in Wayne Township for about one year, when they purchased a farm in Chester Township,

' same countj-. In 1863 they retired from the farm, and moved into Wooster, where they spent the remainder of their lives. Mr. Miller was an active member of the Whig, and afterward of the Republican, party, and filled several township offices and 1879, respectively, prominent membors of the Associate Reformed Church. They reared a family of nine children, all of whom are living except Margaret, who married John Cherry, and died in Iowa. Those living are Elizabeth, wife of David B. Funk, of Wooster, Ohio; Nancy, wife of John Long, also of Wooster; John, in Chester Township; Sarah Ann, wife of Thomas Van Sweergin, of Congress Township, Wayne County; Mary, a maiden lady, also in Wooster; Benjamin F., our subject; Derinda, a maiden lady, in Wooster, and Lucinda, wife of Alex Postleweight, in Orrville.

Tiie subject of this sketch came to Wayne County with his parents in 1846, and was reared on the farm, receiving his education at the township schools. In 1848 he pi'oceoded overland to the Rocky Mountains and California, spending four years in that section. In August, 1862, he enlisted in Company D, One Hundred and Twentieth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was promoted to fifth sergeant, then to first lieutenant, and finally to captain of his company. He was captured at Snaggy Point, La., on the Red River steamer " Belle," and confined at Camp Ford, near Tyler, in Northeast Texas, for thirteen montiis. He and some fellow prisoners esca[)ed in December, and reached the northern lines in March, having traveled between 600 and 700 miles. He then served his country until his honorable discharge at Columbus, Ohio, June 30, 1865. After the close of the war Capt. Miller returned to farming and lumbering, and in 1874 he purchased his present farm. September 28, 1865, he married Miss Julia A. Baumgardner, daughter of Peter Baumgardner, of Wayne Township, and they have one child, Ora Eveline, living at home. Capt. Miller votes the Republican ticket, and although living in a Democratic township has held various oifices, having served as school director for twelve years. He is a member of Givens Post, No. 133, G. A. R., of Wooster, and is a prominent member of the Wooster Presbyterian Church, having served as one of its trustees for six vears.

djACOB NAFTZGER (deceased) was born in Harrison County, Ohio, in - 1812, the second of seven children of Jacob and Elizabeth (Miller) Naftzger. His father was a native of Pennsylvania, but came to Ohio in a very early day. Jacob Naftzger, Jr., began life a poor boy, but by industry and good management became a wealtliy man, owning at iiis death over 1,000 acres of land in Harrison and Wayne Counties. In 1841 he married Miss Susan Gotshall, daughter of Daniel and Mary (Harpelhoru) Gotshall, former a native of Pennsylvania and a pioneer of Harrison County, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Naftzger had a family of eight children, six of whom are living: Catherine, Daniel, Eliza, Alice, Emma and Alexander. Mr. Naftzger died in 1888, and his widow now lives in Wayne Township, at the comfortable home left her by her husband, her daughter Alice, a refined and intelligent lady, being at home with her. Mr. Naftzer was in his political views a Democrat. He always took an interest in the public affairs of his township, but was never aa aspirant for official honors.

T ll AEVEY W. TAYLOR was born in irH Lehigh County,Penu., February 15, JJ -' 1803. His parents are David and Emma (Long) Taylor, who now reside in Philadelphia. In 1880 Mr. Taylor came to Wayne County and engaged as a laborer on the farm of David Wiles, in Canaan Township, Wayne County, and June 6, 1886, he married Miss Jennie Wiles, and they have since resided on the homestead farm. Mr. Taylor is a member of C. W. Sharp Camp, No. 170, Sons of Veterans; Canaan Grange, No. 1280, Patrons of Husbandry, and of the Canaan Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he is a trustee. He is a member of the Prohibition party, and has served as township supervisor.

AMUEL ERASE was born in Chippewa Township, Wayne Co., Ohio, ^^'' October 23, 1825, and is a son of John and Catherine E. (Lash) Erase, natives of Washington County, Penn., who settled in Chippewa Township, Wayne County, about 1820, locating on the nortliwest quarter of Section 36, now owned and occupied by families of the same name. John Erase was a tailor by trade, and paid for the clearing of his farm with the earnings of his needle, and had it mostly cleared before his sons were old enough to assist him. His family consisted of twelve children, viz. : Jacob, Henry, Peter, Catherine (Mrs. William Weygandt), Cornelius, John, Solomon, Samuel, David, Jonathan, Mary A. (Mrs. John Holm), and Mai'garet (Mrs. Jonas Erase).

Samuel Erase, subject of this memoir, was reared in Chippewa Township, Wayne County, and has always been engaged in farming. With the exception of fifteen years he lived in Baughman Township, Wayne County, he has resided in Chippewa Township, where he has helped to clear and improve several farms. Mr. Erase was three times married: first to Eleanor, daughter of George Zimmerman, of Bnugliinan Township. "Wayne County, and by lier be bad two (.'bildren: Jobu J. and Mary R. (Mrs. Samuel Corneybani). Mr. Frase's second wife was Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob Shoe, of Chippewa Township, Wayne County, and by her he has had ten children, of wliom are living Orrin, Lemuel, Henry, Clara (Mrs. George Schriber), Frank, Ida, Allen and Elder B. Our subject's third wife was Mrs. Elizabeth (Lutz) Limbacli. Mr. Frase and his wife are members of the Lutheran Church. He has served two terms as township trustee; iu politics he is a Democrat. He is one of the prominent, influential farmers of his township, and the family are nuicii respected.

i^ESLEY A. HUFFMAN. Among the prosperous and representative merchants of Doylestown, Chippewa Township, Wayne County, there is no one who retains the confidence and esteem of its citizens and those of the surrounding country to a greater extent than the subject of this sketch. He was born in Chippewa Township, Wayne Co., Ohio, August 25, 1846, and is a son of Daniel and Ann (Huffman) Huffman, both natives of Switzerland and pioneers of Chippewa Township. His paternal grandfather, Daniel Huffman, and mater-

I nal grandfatlier, Jacob Huffman, were natives of Switzerland, and among the pioneers of Chipi)ewa Township. [For history of the former see sketch of Daniel V. Huffman]. Jacob Huffman liad fivi^ children who grew to maturity, viz. ; Frederick, John, Jacob, Ann and AIniira, all now deceased but Frederick, who resides in Butler, Ind.

AVesley A. HutTman was reared and educated in his native township, and began life as a farmer, which occupation he followed until twenty-six years of age. In 1.S7-4 he embarked in the hardware trade in Doylestown, in which he still continues, the present firm being known as W. A. Huffman & Co. Mr. Huffman married, September 23, 1884, Ella Smyser, of Wooster, Ohio, and by her has one son, Charles S. Mr. Huffman is a member of the Masonic fraternity, the Royal Arcanum and Methodist Episcopal Cliurch. In politics he is a stanch Republican.

of Abraham and Susan R. (Carl) Lehr, former a native of Wayne County, and botii of German descent. The Doctor lias one sister. Miss Florence Lehr, a young lady of pleasing address and popular in social circles. He was educated in the common schools of his township, and also attended the Smithville Academy, and Ada College. In 1880 he began the study of medicine under the preceptorship of Dr. C. J. Warner of Congress, and the same year entered the medical department of the University of Wooster, from which he graduated in 1883. He at once opened an office near his old home, settled down to the practice of his profession, and has met with good success. He is building up a large practice, and is recognized as one of the first physicians of the county. He is a hard student, and aims to excel in his chosen profession. He is a stanch supporter of the principles of the Republican party. The Doctor is still a single man.

li Ml AHALETH McCONKEY, daugh- ^j ter of Thomas and Elizabeth Mc- I -^ Coukey, was born on the farm she now owns in Clinton Township, Wayne Co., Ohio, in 1818. Her grandfather, William McConkey, lived here with his children for a few years, and died here. Thomas and Elizabeth Mc- Conkey were married in Fayette County, Penn., and, removing to Wayne County, settled near Wooster, later entering the farm which their daughter, Mahaleth, now owns in Clinton Township. Their children were Ruth, deceased wife of William McFarlan, of Clinton ; Elizabeth, the late Mrs. Samuel Shreve, of Wayne County ; Anna, the late Mrs. Enos Dye; William, (deceased) ; Orpha, the late Mrs. Daniel Dye; Mahaleth; Naomi, now Mrs. Adam Everly, of Shreve; Reason, (deceased); May A., the late Mrs. David Wells; Rachel, the late Mrs. Samuel B. Sterling ; all, it will be observed, being deceased but two - Mahaleth and Naomi.

Mahaleth McConkey received an inheritance from her father of nearly 300 acres of land, and later purchased the old homestead in Clinton Township, where she now lives, the buildings having been erected since her purchase. Her father was a justice of the peace for six years, in politics a Democrat. The parents of Mahaleth were members of the Christian Church, of which she is also a member.

ffOSEPH MILLER, proprietor of the K I Miller House and livery stable, - ^ Burbank, is a son of John and Ellen (Rooling) Miller, natives of France, who settled on the Rock River in Medina County, Ohio, where the father still lives, engaged in stock-dealing. The subject of this memoir was born in Medina County, Ohio, January 14, 1837, and received a limited education at the township schools. He learned tiie blacksmith's trade which he worked at in Cleveland and other places. In 1860 he came to Burbauk, Wayne County, and followed his trade for six years, then purchased the hotel which has since been known as the " Miller House." Mr. Miller sent a substitute to the War of the Rebellion, and claims to be the only man drafted from Burbank. He is a veteran stage driver, having conducted the mail route from Wooster to Belden, Lorain Co., Ohio, and also a route to Cleveland. In 1861 he married Miss Lizzie, daughter of Andrew Stein, of York, Medina County, and by her he has four children: William, in Burbank, married to Miss Tiny Gorman ; Lizzie, wife of Edward Gipe, in Uhrichsville, Ohio; Rose, wife of Frank Watsou, in Burbank, and Jennie, at home. Mr. Miller is an active member of the Republican party.

JOSEPH HUNTER. This well- I known citizen of the city of AVooster "-' is one of the oldest living residents of Wayne County, having spent seventyseven years within its borders. He was born in Beaver County, Penn., November 19, 1809, and was but three years old when his parents settled in Wayne County. His father, David, was born in Washington County, Penn., in 1770, and his grandfather was a native of Ireland, who came to America long anterior to the Revolution. David Hunter was married to Jane W^ilsou, of Pennsylvania, of Scotch and Irish descent. They had six sons and four daughters born to them, of whom three are now living in Wayne County. The father came to this county alone, in

1813, brought his family from his old home to begin their pioneer life in the primeval forest. On that farm he and his good wife reared their family, in the usual manner of the pioneers of that day. The boys had but little chance for schooling, because when old enough they had to shoulder the ax or handle the hoe to contribute their part to building up the new home. The land was cleared, the farm cultivated, the children well reared, and in 1848 David Hunter rested from his toil, at the age of seventy-eight years. He was one of the members of the old Seceder Church. In 1864 his widow followed him to the grave, aged eighty-three years.

Our subject remained with his parents until reaching manhood, and took his share of the hard labor which was inseparable from the pioneer's life. He learned the trade of a carpenter, as well as farm- ing, and woiked at it for some time, but his principal work has been the latter, and in after life he bought the farm which his father located, and which he himself had helped to clear. In September, 1834, Mr. Hunter was married to Elizabeth, daughter of John and Susan Kester, a native of York County, Penn. She bore him seven children, and in 1867 she died at the age of fifty-six years. She had well performed her part in building up the new home,and had brought up her children to be good men and good women. The children were John, now a resident of Apple Creek, Wayne County; Eleanor, living also at Apple Creek; Jane, wife of John Caldwell; Harry, a resident of Wooster; James, Benton and Joseph are deceased.

In 187C) Mr. Hunter was again married, his wife being Mrs. Mary Christine, daughter of John and Elizabeth Strine, of Salt Creek Townshiji. She was born in Holmes County, Ohio. Both of her parents are deceased. Mr. Hunter, in 1859, removed to the edge of Apple Creek, and made his home there until 1878, when he came to Wooster, and has since made his home in his comfortable residence on Pittsburgh Avenue. His life has been one of labor and of usefulness, and the ease which he is enjoying in his declining years has been well-earned. He is known in the county as one of its old and esteemed citizens, although he has never been very prominent in public affairs. Twice, however, he filled the office of land appraiser in East Union Township, a position requiring good judgment and much tact. He and all his family are well spoken of by all who know them as good citizens.

r ffARVEY HOWARD BISSELL, IpM junior member of the dry goods JJ - firm of Bissell Bros., was born in Wooster in the month of flowers and when the air is all sweetness - June 25, 1847. He is the grandson of Hon. John Sloane, the youngest son and child of Dr. Samuel Norton and Eliza Bissell, and was not yet ten months old when his father died, which event was a sad and serious loss to him, as the death of a dutiful parent to an uprising family is always a catastrophe to be lamented. But, under the watchful care of his mother, his footsteps were carefully guided and he grew to manhood with a full realization of what life was, what it was to be, and the part he was to play in its coming drama. His education was obtained at the Wooster schools, and when, at a quite early age, he withdrew from them, he dropped into the uncertain whirl of business, when he soon found himself anchored as a clerk in the flour auil feed traflio. After serving in tliis capacity for a period, he engaged in the grocery and provision business, and from this sphere of service, February 22, 1875, he entered into partnership relations in the mercantile business with his brother, J. S. Bissell, which still continues. He was married September 28, 1875, to Miss Melissa, daughter of Joseph Marshall, of Blatchleyville, Wayne Co., Ohio, three children being the issue of this union, viz: Ellen E., Edgar J. and Milah S. Mr. Marshall, the father of Mrs. Bissell, is infirmary director of Wayne County, having been elected in 1883 and re-elected in 1886. He is an exceedingly popular man in his party, and like his son-in-law, the subject of this sketch, is a Democrat. He is a man of good business qualifications, reliable and honest in public and private life, and, as an oflScer of the county, has thus far acquitted himself with credit and ability.

As we have indicated, Mr. Bisssell is a Democrat, but he has no official aspirations, acting and voting with his party as he is in harmony with its principles. He became a member of the Order of Freemasonry in 18G9, joining Ebenezer Lodge, No. 33, Wooster, Ohio. In 1876 he joined Wooster Chapter, No. 27. He was made a Knight Templar June 20, 1880, at Massillon Commandery, No. 4. He is a charter member of the Koyal Arcanum,

Wayne Council, No. 13, instituted in Wooster September 5, 1877. His wife is a member of the Disciples Church at Blatchleyville, and her husband, though a patron of the church, is not a niember. The domestic virtues preponderate in him, and his home circle is charming and pleasant. Under his own roof and by his own fireside he realizes the best phases and truest enjoyments of life. He is as true as the needle to the pole, but betray his confidence or do him an injustice, or otfer him an indignity, and there rises instantly to the surface the dynamic grit of his nature. He is of quiet, retiring disposition, but does his own thinking, acting vigorously and promptly as occasion demands. He is possessed of genial manners and great kindness of heart, quick to notice an intended injury, but not so quick to forgive or forget xinless the proper restitution is made. He has a strong will, united with extraordinary firmness and decision, and after carefully considering the matter, the granite of his nature hardens into the granite of the bills, and he becomes immovable. He gives the closest attention to business, and is temperate, steady and economical in his habits. He is liberal, earnest and active, never hesitating to perform his share of the work about him, in fact, is well adapted to the vocation he has chosen for his life work. The cast of his mind is practical; he has the bearing of one devoted to Imsiness, is well built and strong, has a phj'sical constitution that insures prolonged vitality, and that patient perseverance which never tires, and moves steadily forward in the path he has marked. He has, through all his years of work, endeavored to live along the line of business fairness and moral rectitude, seeking to do what is right, and remembering that what you believe to be so, when you are required to act on any subject, is right for you at that time, whether it may be absolutely, or in the opinion of others, or even of yourself at another time.

T[ OHN SLOANE BISSELL. Men of J^ I business capacity, force and intelli- ^^ geuce need no factitious introduction to the public attention. The positions of honor, influence and power in commerce, statemanship, or, in fact, in any field, are not always occupied by men of the highest intellect or ability. Many who possess the best and most valuable attainments and who are qualified for the highest service pass quietly through life, unhonored and unsung. An accident frequently thrusts the greatness of position upon a man, though he may be too small to fill the measure of his luck. He who makes himself strong and a factor to be known and felt, by his tact, energy and skill, is greater than he who swings in the web woven about him by the spider of circumstance. From an humble beginning, a clerkship in a dry goods store, the subject ef this sketch has grown into mercantile strength and to such proportions that thefirmof Bissell Brothers is a household word in the business exchanges of the community.

John Sloane Bissell was born in the city of Wooster, October 13, 1839. His father. Samuel Norton Bissell, was a native of Oneida County, N. Y., where he was born January 22, 1809. He studied medicine with his uncle, Hezekiah Bissell, then practicing medicine in Wooster, and graduated from the Medical College at Cincinnati, where he at once formed a partnership with his uncle. He rapidly rose to eminence in his profession and distinguished himself in every branch of it. He was a man of fine physique, slightly inclined to be corpulent, yet lithe, active and possessed of remarkable physical courage and strength. His intellectual qualities were of a high order. He was an ardent friend, a courteous gentleman of unquestioned integrity, aud endowed with a benevolent and chivalric natiire. He was a Whig in politics, at times active iu the service of his party, s^ipplyiug the press with brilliant criticisms and re- views of the acts and attitudes of the different parties. He was elected associate judge of the Common Pleas Court in 1845. He was married September 25, 1832, to Eliza, daughter of Hon. John and Ruth Sloane, and died June 13, 1848, in the splendid noontime of his usefulness and activity. To this marriage there were born eight children, all of whom are dead except John 8. and Harvey H. The mother died June 14, 1871.

The subject of this biography is a grandson of the Hon. John Sloane, a sketch of whom follows. His father died when he was in his ninth year, buthewas fortunate in having a mother left to guard his youthful years, and instruct and prepare him for the conquests, knock-downs, ambitions and despairs of the world. He had the advantage of the village schools, of which he availed himself for a number of years, and afterward was upon the roll of [tupils at the academy of Prof. Hill. Under the stimulus of his mother's influence and impelled by a desire to obtain a good English education, he prosecuted his studies with diligence and vigor. At the age of seventeen he entered the store of D. H. King & Co., on the corner, where he and his brother are now engaged in business, and after eight years of subordinate service he became a partner of R. R. Donnelly, who had purchased the store of Mr. Plumer. He remaineil in business with Mr. Donnelly until the latter's death, in 1875, which terminated the partnership. In February of this year he formed a partnership with his brother, Harvey Howard Bissell, which has since continued, and the firm is one of the recognized and responsible mercantile establishments of the city and county. In 18(16 he was united in marriage to Miss Luciuda Leas, a native of Stai'k County, Ohio, an estimable and accomplished lady of happy domestic qualities. By this union there were born to Mr. and Mrs. Bissell five children, all of whom are living: Arthur L., Samuel L., John S., Daisie E. and Jeanette.

Mr. Bissell may strictly and truthfully be denominated a business man. He devotes his entire and undivided attention to it, supervising its details and giving it the closest attention. In his transactions as merchant he is systematic, cautious and trustworthy, with well defined methods of business and exacting a rigid compliance to them. In politics he is a Democrat, and during the war, though he did not enter the military service, where, we believe, he would have distinguished himself, he was a pronounced Unionist, giving his time and means to the cause of the erovernment. When Sumter was fired on ho rallieil around the flag, and when the news came from Appomattox, from his housetop he unfurled the banner of freedom. He

He joined the fraternity of Masons in 1867, Ebenezer Lodge, No. 33, Wooster, Ohio, and Tras worshipful master for six years, is a member of Wooster Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, and has held positions from secretary to captain of the Host, which position he is now holding and lias held for eight years. He is a member of Wooster Council No. 13 Royal and Select Masters, and has occupied positions for a number of years. He is a Knight Templar, and assisted in organizing Wooster Commandery, No. 48, which is in process of being constituted, and which has its charter granted by the Grand Commandery of the State of Ohio. He has familiarized himself with the work in the higher departments of Masonry, and his services are frequently in demand as a worker. He is a charter member of the Royal Arcanum, Wayne Council No. 13, instituted in Wooster, September 5, 1877. His wife is a member of the Lutheran Church, and he is a regular attendant, though not a member of any I'eligious denomination. In private life he is social, genial and pleasant, and in conversation, as in business, he is quick, vital and animated. He believes that life is a kind of tracery, a blending and interlacing of sunshine and shadow, and that the variety of pains and pleasures, of fears and hopes, which we encounter in life, is but a refreshing breeze that fills the sails of the vessel and sends it gaily forwai'd. No one enjoys life better than he. He is of medium weight and statm-e, sound as a pillar in the Sistine Chapel, muscles knitted like webs of steel, and in possession of perfect health. His hair is dark, with which his eyes are in harmony, and his complexion is a clear olive. He occupies a desirable position in business and social circles, and is respected for his accomplishments there, as well as for those finer and inherent attributes which pervade the composition of the real man and gentleman. His firm championship of that which he believes to be right, his well understood moral and physical courage, love of justice, integrity, morality and clear view of honor, are conspicuous traits of his character. His business career has been forward and successful, yet he has the courage to confront disaster if it comes as well as prosperity, and would see under the frown of defeat the smile of victory. On the ruins of to-day are built the temples of to-morrow. According to the legend of Virgil, when Troy fell its banished citizens reared a mightier city on the Tiber. He is kind hearted and generous, and cherishes the warmest affection for his family. He honors his ancestral line, and entertains a just pride in preserving its memory. He has veneration which enables him to look up, and sympathy which enables him to look down. To the stranger and the footweary pilgrim he will bring a morsel of bread, water for his thirst, and he shall rest within the shadows of his tent.

Hon. Johx Sloane* was a native of York County, Penn., but at an early period he moved with his father's family to Washington County, in the same State, then to Jefferson County, Ohio, before the admission of the State into the Union, and afterward to Columbiana County.

In 1S04 he was elected a member of the Lower House of the General Assembly, and in the fall of 1805-(), was re-elected. While still a member of the Legislature, in the winter of 1807-S, President Jefferson appointed him Receiver of Public Moneys of the new office to be opened at Canton, in May of that year. He remained here until April 1, 1810, when in conjunction with Gen. Beall, Register of Public Lands, under instructions from the Government, he removed the land office to Wooster, where he continued to reside until his death. H(i held control of the Receiver's office until March 4, 1819, when he resigned, having the preceding year been elected to Congress. During the years he held the office of Receiver, he became extensively known throughout the State. By his public spirit and enterprise among the settlers of a new country, his faithful atten tion to his office, and his url)ane manners to persons transacting business with him, he accpiired a universal and deserved popularity, which manifested itself in his election to Congress in the fall of 1818, from a district embracing a large territory, over a prominent and tal<>nted competitor then holding a seat in the National Asseml)l\'.

For t(>n years in tliat body he was a popular and influential member, aiding and securing the passage of laws which would contribute to the best interests of the country and his constituents, maintaining and vindicating them with signal power and ability.

Prominent amontr his iichieveraents in Congress was the obtaining of the enactment of legislation by which sections (040 acres) of the public lands could be divided and subdivided into 320, 100 and SO acres, thereby enabling the early settlers to enter, or jnirchaso, such number of acres of the public domain as was suited to the usually limited capital they had for investment. This measure, of itself, so advantageous, liberal and beneficent in its provisions, secured to him a universal commendation, and the descendants of the hardy pioneers and first settlers should yet cherish his name in grateful recollection.

He supported ^Ir. Adams for the Presidency in preference to Gen. Jackson, and notwithstanding the cyclone of excitement that grew out of Mr. Adams' election, such was the powerfid grasp which Col. Sloane had upon the affections of the people of the district that he was elected a fifth time to Congress in the fall of 1820, and although the excitement alluded to continued to gather strength for the succeeding two years, yet such was Mr. Sloane' s popularity that in the Congressional race of 1828, he was beaten by only a very meager majority.

In 1829, after the expiration of his service in Congress, he was appointed clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Wayne County. This position he held for seven years, his commission bearing date March 5, 1831. In 1841 the Legislature appointed him See retary of State (of Ohio) for a period of three years, in wiiich capacity he served the public with his ])i'overbial efficiency and aV)ility.

The last office which he hold was that of Treasurer of the United States, Ijv appointment of President Fillmore, the salary then being $3,000, as against $0,000 at present. We herewith subjoin his commission, the property of his grandson, John Sloane Bissell, bearing the signature of the President and that of Daniel Webster, then Secretary of State: and empower him to execute and fulfill the duties of that office according; to law, and to have and to hold the said office, with all the rights and emoluments thereunto legally appertaining unto him, the said John Sloane, during the pleasure of the President of the United States for the time being and until the end of the nest session of the Senate of the United States, and no longer. In Testimony whereof I have caused these letters to be made patent and the Seal of the United States to be hereunto affixed. Given under my hand at the City of Washington, thetwent_y-seveuth day of November, in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and fifty, and of the independence of the United States of America the Seventy-fifth.

During the war he was colonel of militia and an enthtisiastic and patriotic supporter of the war, advancing his own jirivate funds to feed and clothe and otherwise aid the soldiers who were in needy and distressed circumstances.

We insert a letter addressed to him from Duncan McArthur, a Major-General of Militia, M. C. 1823-25, and Governor of Ohio 1830-33, which speaks for itself.

Dear Sir: - I have at length a leisure moment to attend to your business referring to the receipts and accounts which you have enclosed to me. I find that there were three hundred and sixteen (316) men who drew money, or rations, from you to enable them to return home, and that the distance to their respective homes (the most of them beiug from Col. Findlay's Reg't.), would average fifteen days (15). It is certain it would have taken some of those men a longer and some a shorter time to reach their homes; i)Ut as it can make no difference to Government in the total amount, I can see no impropriety in fixing the return at the average time.

We may well say, tliat "a friend in need is a friend indeed." Be assured, sir, that your kindness will never be forgotten by those who experienced it; and I trust the Government irill not hesitate to remunerate you for the amount which 5'ou actually advanced. With thanks and gratitude, I am, dear sir,

Not only did Mr. Sloane bear the rank of Colonel in the military service of the period, but he was the counselor and confidential adviser, not only of the Governor or Governors, diiring the struggle, but of the military leaders as well. His overshadowing abilities in civil life introduced him to, and gave him prominence in, the martial arena, and in the camp and council, his advice, good offices and sound judgment were in frequent requisition.

He was the warm personal and confidential friend of Henry Clay, and his admiration of him was reciprocated by the deepest respect of the brilliant Kentuckian. They conducted a private correspondence for over twenty-five years, and Mr. Bissell has carefully pre served many of these letters, which remain unpublished. Those written by Col. Sloane, and the replies to those written by Mr. Clay, approximate very closely, in strength of expression, purity of language, vigor of thought and occasional pungency of style to the standard of Mr. Clay.

As is expressed, directly and indirectly, in these letters, Col. Sloane was his ti-uest, best and most steadfast friend; his counselor and adviser in matters of State and National concern, and this feeling of warmest friendship continued to exist until the curtain of time was dropped and both actors disappeared.

My Bear Sir: - I received .your favor of the 29th inst. requesting a copy of the Journals of the convention of our State, containing the votes of its members on the subject of slavery. * * »

Mj' opinions are unchanged. I would still in Kentucky, support a gradual emancipation; so I would in Missouri. The question, I think in any State, is a good deal affected by the proportion of the African to the European race. In this State I do not think it so great as to endanger the purity and safety of society. But, I nevertheless believe that this question of emancipation of slaves, as our Federal Constitution now stands, is one exclusively belonging to the States respective)}', and not to Congress. No man is more sensible of the evils of slavery than I am, nor regrets them more. Were I the citizen of a State in which it was not tolerated. I should certainly oppose its introduction with all the force and energy in my power; and if I found myself unhappily overruled, I would then strive to

In thus disclosing to you. my dear friend, most freely and frankly my past and jirescnt sentiments, I pray you to understand the communication for j/oin-.^elf alone. It does not appear to be jiroper or delicate that I shoidd be received In any way to testify on the subject of my own opinions. Vou are capable of justly appreciating tills feeling. My information on the other subject of your letter continues to be from all (|uarters highly encouraging. I reserve the details of it for the occasion when I shall have the pleasure of seeing you. In the meantime I remain

^fl/ Deiir Sir: - I received your agreeable favor of the 24th. which breathes a spirit of jierseverance and cheerfulness ipiile exhilarating in com])arison with the despondence to which some have yielded themselves. # * *

I really shoidd feel some embarrassment in a choice between Andrew Jackson and an anti-mason candidate with his exclusive, proscrlptive principles. I should fear that it would be a mere exchange of t)'rannies. with this difference, that the old one is a volcano, nearly exhausted, and that the new one might prove to be a fresh volcano, emitting a stream of political lava for an Indefinite duration of time and of boundless extent. * » *

3d. That, consequently, the duties to be dispensed witli should be on objects not coming into competition with the products of our agriculture or our manufactures.

It is possible that articles on which dulies are paid may not be found sufficient to disiiense with ten millions, without touching tliosse which ought to pay duties for the sake of protection. I believe they can. but I have not by me a Treasury report from which to make an estimate. But it must be recollected that in proportion as our manufaclurcs flourish and extend, the Iniporlatlon of rival foreign articles will diuiinish, and the consumption from increased populiition will hardly meet that diminution. Should the Importation, however, not be checked from that cause, it would prove that the duty for protection was inadequate, and in that case the obvious remedy would be an augmentation of the duty. » * *

As to Internal improvements I never have thought that a cent of duly ought to be paid, or continued for tlieir promotion. Hut as in any prudent arrangement of the tariff a deficit of revenue ought to be provided against by imposing duties enough, and as, from the fluctuations of commerce, an occasional surplus of revenue would arise, this surplus should be »p])!ied to Internal improvements. After the payment of the public debt, the proceeds of the public lands. I think, ought to be appropriated to the same object.

3d. The Western Stales have no direct Interest in a navj' or fortifications. They have that common Interest which each part has in the prosperity of the whole; and so have the maritime Slates an

These views are confidentially communicated for an exchange of opinions and not for any eye but your own. I ought to add that the charter of the 13. of the I'. S. sliould. In my opinion, be renewed, on eipiltablc conditions; and, perhajis, the bonim might also be appropriated to internal Improvements. * « *

When .serving as Treasurer of the United States, Daniel Webster, Massachusetts, was Secretary of State; Thomas H. Ewing, Ohio, was Secretary of the Interior; Tom Corwiii, Ohio, Secretary of the Treasury; Charles M. Conrad, Louisiana, Secretary of War; William A. Graham, North Carolina. Secretary of the Navy; Nathan K. Hall, New Jersey, Postmaster-General, and John J. Crittenden, Ken tucky, Attorney -General. In Ohio, the name of Col. Sloane was as familiar as that of Worthington, or Itugglos, or Tappan, or Morrow, or Burnet, or Ewing, or Corwin, or Allen, or ]\Iedary - men who have attained distinguislied honors in the pantheon of the State and Nation. Throughout Ohio, and, especially, in the northern ami eastern part, he accjtiired an enviable eminence as a controversialist and debater, and engaged in the hottest bouts and collisions with champions from the lists of his political adversaries. In joint discussion he was an expert, subtle, dangerotis and aggressive opjionent, and, thou<rh not in the true sense an orator, he charmed his hearers with a strong and steady flow of solid English, that, like the river Zaire, swelling onward forever, palpitated beneath the red eye of the sun.

in the columns of the old files of the National Intelligencer, Washington, D. C, to which statesmen and scholars have contributed from the time of Hamilton, Jay and Madison, to the day it ceased to exist, are to be found vigorous and stately productions of his pen. His diction was unmistakable, elastic, incisive, direct, and fi-eqixently of acid sharpness - never distorted into tortuosities or cased and slated over with metaphors and tropes.

His invective cut through tissue and lodged in the bone and marrow. He assaulted an enemy with a dauntless energy, and his courage, at times tantamount to fierceness in an onset, had a gentleness of spirit, which, however, ' ' laughed at the shaking of the spear. ' '

In State and National campaigns his voice was "never inaudible amid 1 he wildest dissonances " of the conflict. In the contentions of the contest of 1840, when Gen. Wm. Henry Harrison was in the field, and when chivalrous belligerents on either side drew their brightest steel, he obeyed the warwhoop and the beat of drum, and sprang to the fight like a Gladiator, his lance lifted high in the front of the assaulting column. To Col. Sloane, Gen. Harrison was an ideal man, in the fact, that he possessed moral and intellectual greatness, and more, the greatness of patriotic action.

He was married to Miss Ruth Hardgrave, of Pennsylvania, and by this union ten children resulted, all save two growing to manhood and womanhood. Mrs. Delia Sloane is the only survivor, and holds at this time a position in the Pension Department at Washington.

have no doubt will, be collected and given to the public. He had an extensive, intelligent and prolonged contact with the world, and his experiences were on the best side of life. His allegiance to the truth was sincere, and his integrity and honor above reproach. He was a patriot and true man. A pioneer in the State, crossing its threshold before it had been admitted to the sisterhood of the Union, he lived to see a very torrent of population ponr into its extensive regions, which in his younger manhood he had traversed as a howling wilderness, that has been unparalleled in the records or march of time. His early years and his maturer strength were consecrated to his country. His conceptions of freedom and its institutions were imbedded in his brain as truths, and entrenched in his character as sentiments. A partisan, to some extent himself, he found much to oppose in government and men, as he did Jackson and his systems, which he antagonized, as he would have the ideals of Rousseau. But he had confidence in the free institutions of his country, and had full faith in freedom, for his faith in it had not been corrupted by experience in blood. He possessed the deep thought which explained principles, the comprehensive thought which regarded relations, and the fertile thought which devised measures.