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250 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: of Ohio to be affixed, at Chillicothe, the sixth day of September, in the year of our Lord, One Thousand Eight Hundred and Ten, and in the thirty-fifth year of the Independence of the United States of America. SAMUEL HUNTINGTON. By his Excellency's command, JOHN MCLEAN, Secretary of State. [SEAL.] W. F. KIMBALL, farmer, P. 0. New Hope, was born in Scott Township July 20, 1843; be is the son of Henry Kimball, of whom an extensive biography is given elsewhere. He received no other education than was afforded by the district schools of his native township. He was reared on a farm, and chose farming for his life occupation, On June 26, 1865, he married Mary M. Shroupe, daughter of John Shroupe, and by her has had two children-Francis M. and William Henry. Mr. Kimball is a Democrat and he and his wife are members of the Christian Church. T. H. KIMBALL, farmer, P. 0. New Hope, was born in Scott Township January '15, 1847 ; he is a son of Henry Kimball, of whom an extensive sketch is published elsewhere in this work. He attended the common schools of his township, and adopted the farming profession. He was married to Clarinda A. Stratton, a daughter of N. B. Stratton, in 1866, and by her has had three children-Melinda J., James C. and Adda E. The parents are both members of the Christian Church. Mr. Kimball is a Democrat in politics. GEORGE WILSON LEONARD, blacksmith, Wahsburg, is a son of Wilson and Mary A. (Kennedy) Leonard ; was born in Brown County, Ohio, August 9,1851. His father died when he was an infant, and his mother married Abram Liming. After going through all the hardships incident to the life of an orphan, at the age of about seventeen, he went to learn the blacksmithing trade with his uncle, Aaron Leonard, and after serving an apprenticeship, September 18, 1873, he was married to Mary Jane, daughter of Waiter Gooden. After running a shop one year, he came to his present residence, Wahsburg, in 1874, where he has built a nice residence and a good shop, and is doing a prosperous business as a country blacksmith. He and his wife have three children—Lizie C., Robert Warren and Frank. Mr. Leonard and wife are both descended from the pioneers of Ohio, through an honorable line of ancestors. Mr. Leonard is a member of the I. 0. 0. F. fraternity, and he and wife of the Christian Church. SAMUEL McCALL, farmer, P. 0. New Hope, was born in Scott Township April 6, 1828, he is the son of Robert McCall and a brother of John C. McCall, whose biography appears in this work. He received his education in the township schools and, having farming chosen farming for an occupation, he commenced working at it by the month. He afterward. purchased land for himself and now owns 300 acres. In 1856, he married Nancy Parker, daughter of Stephen Parker, and a native of Brown County. They have four children, all girls—Mary, Addie, Nettie and Maggie. Mr. McCall is a Democrat in polities, and now occupies the office of Township Trustee. His father was a soldier in the war of 1812, and belonged to the family that entered Scott Township at a very early day. JOHN C. McCALL, farmer, P. O. New Hope, was born in Scott Township April 12, 1831 ; his parents were Robert and Phebe (Kimball) McCall, the former a native of Pennsylvania of Irish descent, and the latter a native of Ohio of English and Scotch descent. The subject of this sketch receive 1 his education in the common schools of the township, and at an early age commenced farming, in which occupation he has since continued with good success. He commenced life by working by the month and then worked rented, land until able to purchase a far n for himself ; he now owns 600 acres of good land. He was married in 1852 to Rachel McKinzee, a daughter of R. R. McKinzee, and a native of Scott Township. They have six children—Robert, Mary Jane (wife of J. R. Burris), Lillie (wife of A. Lemons), James, Marcus and Emma E. Mr. and Mrs. McCall are members of the Christian Church. He is a Democrat ; in 1870, he served as Land Appraiser. He is a pleasant, agreeable gentleman, sound in judgment and has the reputation of being an honest and shrewd SCOTT TOWNSHIP - 251 trader. His property has been accumulated mostly by his personal efforts, with the help of a careful and economical wife. ROBERT MoCALL, farmer and teacher, P. O. Wahsburg, was born in Scott Township October 14, 1852; he is a son of John C. McCall, who is mentioned elsewhere in this work. He attended the schools of his native township and also the Normal School at Fayetteville and the graded school at Georgetown. He was raised on a farm and has made farming the principal occupation of his life. In early manhood, he commenced teaching school, and was engaged in that profession for eight years. He now owns a saw and grist mill which he operates in connection with his farm labors. He was married in 1874, to Barbara Hiler, a daughter of B. F. Hiler, and a native of Scott Township. Their union has been blessed with two children, of whom only one, Minnie S., survives. Mr. McCall is a Democrat in politics, and socially a young man of affable and agreeable manners. His wife is a member of the Christian Union Church. DR. R. B. MoCALL, whose name heads this brief biographical notice, was born in Scott Township, Brown County, Ohio, October 8, 1841. A. G. McCall and Louisa B. Stratton were united in marriage in the year 1840, and settled on a farm inherited of Robert McCall, the grandfather of the subject of this sketch. The farm is now a part of the extensive land interest of Samuel McCall, and is situated on the west bank of White Oak, half a mile north of White Oak Valley. When three years of age, his parents sold their farm and went to Higginsport, Ohio, from which place, eight years afterward, that is to say in 1852, they removed to Cincinnati, Ohio. His mother being a confirmed invalid, after their removal to Cincinnati, would spend the hot summer months in the country, and while at her father's, Lot Stratton's, died in the spring of 1860, and was interred in the Young's Burying-Ground, south of New Hope. She was a Christian lady, and one who in her daily life practiced the holy precepts of that beautiful faith that inspired her heart. His father is living, and enjoys the well-merited distinction preferred by his many friends, who esteem him one of the leading mechanics and machinists of the West. The doctor has but one sister living, Mrs. Mollie McCall Meredith, who was married, in 1865, to John R. Meredith, of Pittsburgh, Penn., and is the mother of two children, a son and a daughter— Albert, sixteen years old, and a pupil at the Polytechnic School of Pittsburgh, and Addie, aged ten years. He has besides two brothers and a sister who sleep in the beautiful cemetery at Higginsport. Dr. McCall's education was commenced at the age of six years ; he attended his first school in an old domed brick church that stood on the hill behind Higginsport. Subsequently, for a few years, he went to school in the first two-story brick schoolhouse which ocoupied .a site a little back of the handsome new edifice recently erected. His father, who was one of the builders, fell from the cupola while it was in process of construction, and only saved his life by clutching the eves as he was plunging off the roof. He recalls the names of Prof. E. C. Ellis, Prof. Smith, Mr. Spafford, S. White and Isaac Kelso (author of " Danger in the Dark") as kind and capable instructors, under whose supervision he had, at different times, the good fortune to be placed. Should this meet the eye of Prof. Ellis, he will smile at the recollection of a certain barricading business in the old domed brick, and the liberal treat he bestowed afterward. Leaving the Higginsport schools, Dr. McCall entered those of Cincinnati, taking the grades in regular order. These schools were divided into three classes, district, intermediate and high, the latter being represented by Woodward High School and Hugh's High School. After acquiring, in eight years, such an education as those schools afforded, he engaged in school teaching, which occupation was followed for several years. In 1859, he accompanied his mother in one of her annual excursions to the country for her health, and after her decease, employed himself in teaching in the oommon schools of Brown County, varying the monotony of the calling by occasionally taking a select or grammar school for the instruction of teachers. He commenced the study of medicine in 1860, while teaching, receiving books and instructions of Dr. E. B. Fee, of New Hope. In 1862-63, he attended his first course of medical lectures in amphitheater of the Medical College of Ohio, at Cincinnati, and the successive courses of 1863-64 and 1864-65, and 252 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES : was graduated with the honors of his class at the conclusion of the last course, March, 1866. Dr. James T. Whitaker, Professor of Theory and Practice in Medical College of Ohio, Dr. William W. Seely, Professor of Diseases of the Eye and Eat, and Dr. Samuel Nickells, Professor of Materia Medica and Therapeutics in the Medical College of Ohio were class-mates of his. At the instance of Profs. Roberts, Bartholow and Dr. David Judkins, he was appointed to a position in the Fourth Street Cholera Hospital in the late epidemic. In April, after graduation, he was offered a partnership with Dr. Helm, one of the popular physicians of Louisville at the time, and a little later was indebted to Dr. John Tate, of Third and Broadway, for his kindly offices in an attempt to establish a practice in Cincinnati, which failed of its accomplishment because of the poverty of the hero. He had a realizing appreciation of country air, green fields and majestic woodlands, and consequently sought a location where he could enjoy these while he practiced his chosen profession. In the fall of 1867, he perfected a partnership with Dr. Ross Russ, of Danville, Highland Co., Ohio, where he had his first experience in private practice. Although building up a lucrative practice, he soon became displeased with his surroundings, and the following year left Danville to open an office in Arnheim, Brown Co., Ohio, from which place, after discovering the unsuitableness of the situation, he finally removed to New Hope, and entered a partnership with Dr. E. B. Fee, which lasted to the spring of 1869. In the fall of 1869, after dissolving the partnership with Dr. Fee, he returned to Cincinnati, and resumed teaching in the intermediate schools of that city, having previously passed through a five days' examination by the City Board of School Examiners. He held the position in the intermediate department two years, and was then transferred, and at the end of the third year resigned. In 1872, the directors and stockholders sought to rehabilitate Farmers' College at College Hill, and advertised in the Cincinnati dailies for a Principal. Dr. McCall, with references from the best educators in the State, and from leading professional men of the city, presented an application for the situation, but by mistaking the date, fixing the time of meeting, it was received too late to be considered. In 1873, Dr. McCall having married, came back to New Hope, and resumed the practice of medicine. On September 1, 1871, he was married to Sarepta S. Ralstin, the eldest daughter of Hon. 0. P. Ralstin, of Clark Township, Brown County. The result of this union has been three children, two sons and one daughter-Henry, aged nine years, Mollie Meredith, aged seven, and Albert, aged five. R. R. McKINZEE, farmer and blacksmith, P. 0. New Hope, is a son of George Wesley and Barbara (Coon) McKinzee, natives of Virginia. He was born in Virginia December 25, 1810, and received but a limited education. He was reared on a farm, and at an early age learned blacksmithing, at which he still works in connection with his farm labor. At the age of twenty years, he married Azula Babbins, a native of the village of New Hope, by whom he has had eighteen children. They have one hundred and sixty-three descendants-children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren living. Mrs. McKinzee, in her youth, was deprived of the educational advantages offered by the superior schools of to-day, but she readily acquired a knowledge of house-heeping and such other domestic duties as were then thought more important than book-knowledge. She is a tidy and industrious house-wife, and as active and strong as when twenty years of age. Mr. McKinzee is a Democrat, and for twenty years was Assessor of his township. He is also hale and hearty for one of his years. JAMES McKINDLEY, farmer, P. 0. New Hope, was born in Eagle Township, January 25, 1832. His parents were John and Nancy (Clarke) McKindley, natives of Pennsylvania, the former of Irish, and the latter of Scotch descent. He adopted the occupation of farming, and has made that the business of his life. In 1859, he married Matilda Young, a daughter of Capt. Henry Young, and by her has three children— William Henry, Nancy Jane and Ada L. Mr. McKindley is a Democrat, and has been a School Director six years. He is a life-resident of the county, well-known and highly esteemed by his associates. R. F. M. MILLER, farmer, P. 0. Wahsburg, son of John A. and Jane (Spires) Miller, was born October 29, 1835, in Scott Township, Brown Co., Ohio ; his father SCOTT TOWNSHIP - 253 was a native of Brown County, and his mother of Pennsylvania. Mr. Miller was educated in the common schools of the county. His father died when he was ten years old, and he and his brother, two years older, took charge of the farm and assisted their mother to raise the family. Mr. Miller was married in 1855, to Martha McCoy, daughter of James and Sarah (Fite) McCoy, who was born October 17, 1835. They have ten children living-James A., Frank A., John C., William H., Lillie A., Mary E., Nancy E. Thomas L. H., Nettie J. and Richard Lee. James is married to Ellao daughter of E., Day. Mr. Miller, wife, James, John and Lillie, are members of the Christian Church. Mr. Miller is also a School Director and a member of the Township Board. He is a quiet industrious farmer. WILLIAM N. PARKER, farmer, teacher and Justice of the Peace, P. 0. New Hope, was born in Brown County, Ohio, May 10, 1831, and is the son of William and Elizabeth (Levi) Parker, the former a native of Dublin, Ireland, and the latter of Virginia. Our subject received a good education in the graded schools of Georgetown, and when quite young commenced teaching school. He taught twelve years in three districts, and also taught in the villages of Mt. Oreb, Aberdeen and New Hope. He is a close student, and has been a School Director and teacher in the same district. In 1854, he married Elizabeth Stumps, a daughter of John B. Stumps, and by her has one child, a son-J. W. Parker, a teacher at Mt. Oreb. Our subject is a Democrat, and is now serving his township in the capacity of Justice of the Peace. His father was a soldier in the war of 1812, and died in Brown County in 1864 ; his mother died September 22, 1859. His grandfather, Levi, was a soldier in the Revolutionary war ; was taken prisoner by the British, and escaped ; was shot in the eye and through both legs, but recovered and lived to a ripe old age. F. M. PATTON, merchant, New Hope, was born in New Hope, Brown Co , Ohio, March 16, 1831, the year preceding the disastrous flood in the White Oak Valley. His father was Morecroft M. Patton, for many years a prominent merchant of this village. Mr. Patton has lived all his life in the town where he was born. Eighteen years ago, he commenced business as a merchant in New Hope, with Dr. W. W. Ellsberry as a partner. In two years, the partnership was dissolved by mutual consent, and Mr. Patton began business on his sole responsibility. He has been engaged in mercantile traffic since 1864—two years in partnership and sixteen years by himself. For ten years he has been considered one of the leading merchants of the county. In 1864, Mr. Patton received the appointment of Postmaster, under President Lincoln, and has held that office ever since. In 1880, he was the deputy census taker for the township. Besides, he has filled, at various times, different township offices; he has been twice elected Township Assessor, and has served many years as School Director of District No. 5. Mr, Patton has been twice married. The first time to Amanda L. Purdum, February 12, 1853, and the second time to Sylvania Higgins, March 21, 1874. The issue of the first marriage were Leonidas, Thomas, Lizzie, William, Butler and Code. Of the second, David and Mary. He is a zealous member of both the Odd Fellows and Freemasons. MARSHALL PATTON, farmer and trader, P. 0. Georgetown, son of William M. Patton and Margaret (Fox) Patton, his wife; was born in Scott Township March 13, 1832. He received a common school education, and since leaving school has had experienoe in a number of occupations. He first learned the trade of a wool-dyer; then he carded wool for four years; then followed wagon-making five years; next he spent two years manufacturing pumps and wind-mills; he then followed boot and shoe making one year ; in 1862, he went South as a photographer, and remained one year ; he was then elected Sutler of the Twelfth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, in which he was engaged two years ; in 1864, he returned home, pur- chased a farm, and, lastly, engaged in tilling the soil. He now owns a farm of 303 aores, well improved and supphed with a comfortable dwelling, in which he resides. He was married, March 31, 1858, to Margaret D. Thomas, a native of Brown County, by whom he has had nine children, viz.: Mary M. (wife of T. D. Rush, of Cincinnati), Martha, Milton M., Miranda May, David Marshall, Jennie Lee, Maggie 254 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES L., Myrtle Maud and Claude. Mr. Patton is a Republican, and has served his township as Trustee four terms ; be has also been a School Director for several terms. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and a Past Grand in the Odd Fellows society. HENRY PICKERING, farmer, P. 0. New Hope, was born in Scott Township October 17, 1837 ; he is the son of J. F. and Susanah (Hamilton) Pickering, natives Ohio. He worked with his father in a saw-mill until fifteen years, when he commenced working on his father's farm. He was married, in 1858, to Sarah J. Vance, a native of Highland County, by whom he had four children—Ida, Effie, McCullum and Lillie. Mrs. Pickering died in 1865, and he married Mary Anna Wrestler, a daughter of Henry Wrestler, and a native of Brown County. By this marriage four children were born- Amanda, Rose, Charlie and Maggie. JOHN W. PITSER (deceased), son of Joseph Pitser, was born in Brown County, Ohio, October 18, 1834, and died in the same county July 12, 1879. He was reared on a farm and followed the occupation of farmer until his death. He was an industrious, energetic and economizing farmer, and at his death owned sixty-three acres of land. His political views were Democratic. He was married, November, 17, 1854, to Rebecca Calvin, who was born December 5, 1829. They had six children—John M., born January 13, 1856 ; Tabitha J., born March 25, 1858 ; Jasper N., born March 24, 1860 ; Clement L., born June, 19, 1863 ; Uriah, born May 31, 1867, and Mary A. (deceased), born July 12, 1879. The three eldest children are now married. HENRY N. REMLEY, plasterer, Wahsburg, son of Abraham and Mary (Lucas) Remley, was born May 9, 1852 ; his father was born in Pennsylvania in 1799, of German and Irish parentage. He came to Ohio about the year 1812, and settled in Scott. Township, Brown Co., Ohio. He was a farmer and raised a family of ten children—Granville ; Purlina, wife of E. C. Ellis (deceased) ; Samuel J. ; Sarah, wife of Walter Gooden ; Emanuel ; Albertine, died at the age of fourteen years; George ; Abraham F.; Mary E., wife of Leonidas Thomas (deceased), and Henry N., the subject of this sketch. Esquire Walter Gooden, husband of Sarah, was born March 25, 1832 ; he was a son of John and Harriet (Leach) Gooden, of Irish descent. Mr. and Mrs. Gooden have two children-Mary Jane, wife of G. W. Leonard, and George Warren. Mr. and Mrs. Gooden, Abraham F. and Henry N., are all members of the Christian Church. Mr. Gooden is a plasterer and stone-mason, and also runs his well- kept little farm on the Georgetown & Fayetteville Turnpike. JAMES R. ROBERTSON, carpenter and builder, Wahsburg, only son of James R. and Nancy (Stratton) Robertson, was born in Scott Township, Brown Co., Ohio, July 11, 1854. J. R. Robertson, Sr., came with his father Capt. Robertson, from Scotland about the year 1845. Capt. Robertson was well known in steamboat circles about 1850. Nancy Stratton is a daughter of Lot and Mary (Davidson) Stratton. The subject of this sketch, being left to the care of his mother from infancy, received rather a meager common school education, but his natural ability and quick wit make him one of the ablest, contributors to our papers in the county. He has chosen the carpenter trade for his vocation, in which his natural ability and quick perceptive faculties will enable him to take a high rank, if he continues to apply himself to the trade. JOHN W. ROBBINS, farmer, P. 0. New Hope, was born in Scott Township December 5, 1830; he was a son of Vincent Robbins, who was twice married, his second wife being Nancy Haynes, a native of Pennsylvania, of Scotch-Irish descent. Four children were the issue of the first marriage, and seven of the second ; of the latter our subject was the sixth. His father died when he was a boy, and he remained with his mother. When in his eighteenth year, he commenced learning the blacksmith trade, and after three years spent in acquiring the trade he commenced work for himself. He continued at his trade until thirty-five years of age, after which he engaged in the manufacture of tobacco in White Oak Va ley, and continued in that employment one year, after which be engaged in merchandising. He has twice been overtaken by financial disaster, the last time in 1869 ; but through his industry and indomitable energy, has overcome his difficulties, and is now on the high road to success. He is now engaged SCOTT TOWNSHIP - 255 as a farmer and merchant. In 185.3, he married Mary Peddicord, a daughter of James Peddicord, who died in 1863, leaving two children—Ida, the wife of Levi Gould and Effie. In 1864, he married Jane Landon, daughter of George L. Landon, and by her has had six children —Emma, Amanda. Charles, Enoch, Hattie and Lillie. Mr. Robbins is a member of the Christian Church, in which he has been a Deacon. He is a Republican in politics. J. R. SCOTT, farmer, P. 0. New Hope, was born in England June 29, 1815, and emigrated to America with his parents, Thomas and Ann (Leahman) Scott, when he was quite young. They first settled in Edwards County, Ill., but subsequently moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, where our subject received a good common school education. He was the fourth child of a family of eighteen children, and at the age of fourteen years was put to work at the butcher's trade. He soon opened a shop of his own, and for nearly twenty-eight years sold meat in the markets of Cincinnati. Since 1854, he has been engaged in farming in Scott Township, where he owns 141 acres of land. He was Township Treasurer when the rebel Gen. Morgan made his raid through South ern Ohio, and of course received a call from that brigand robber. In 1838, Mr. Scott married Margaret Gibson, a daughter of George Gibson, of Brown County, and by her had nine children-W. G., a physician in Pueblo, Colo.; Thomas, a soldier in the Seventh Ohio Infantry, died in Indiana, in 1879; Mary Ann (deceased); Albert, who lost his life in the service of his country ; Elizabeth (deceased) ; Mattie, wife of M. Watson, of Indiana ; Sarah A., wife of George Brooks; J. B., a farmer in Iowa, and George at home with his parents.- The parents are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he has been Trustee, class-leader and Superintendept of the Sabbath school. He is a Republican and a charter member of the Odd Fellows Lodge. JAMES J. SMITH. Mr. Smith is about a year younger than Henry Young, and these two gentlemen are the oldest persons in the township. Mr. Smith is one of those fortunate persons who have a real history, that is to say, an eventful life whose incidents are not all merely personal. He was born September 8, 1803, in what at that time was called Tinkey Bottoms, in Hamilton County, Ohio. His mother's maiden name was Morris, and she was a sister of Hon. Thomas Morris, who acquired fame in the Senate of the United States by the fearless advocacy of certain political innovations of his day. Her father was Isaac Morris, a native of Harrison County, Va., and as Mr. Smith styles it, an " old-side Baptist " preacher. Mr. Smith's father dying when he was only six years of age, he was left to the care of relatives, and thus became the ward of his uncle Thomas Morris. At the age of ten years, he was placed in the office of the Western American, a paper published at Williamsburg, Clermont Co., Ohio, by Mr. Morris, to learn the art of printing. Here he was diligently employed for a year, and then was intrusted with the distribution of the paper to the much scattered subscribers of the county, although he was scarcely more than eleven years old at the time. He did not ride part of the distance on stage coach, or cart, or in a buggy or wagon, but made the entire voyage on horseback through a wilderness where roads were not one of the conveniences of traveling. While in the family of his uncle, Thomas L. Hamer, then a student of law, joined it to read law in the office of Mr. Morris. The friendship and intimacy that sprung up between the young printer's apprentice and the young law student and future statesman continued till the death of the latter in Mexico after a meleoric career, crowded with brilliant achievements. Prior to the year 1829, Mr. Smith was employed in different printing offices, sometimes as journeyman, and others as superintendent. He and Mr. Hamer owned and conducted the Benefactor, a weekly published at Georgetown, Thomas L. Hamer, editor, and James J. Smith, printer. Subsequently, he served one year in the offrce of the Ohio Monitor, published in Columbus, and one year in the State Printing Office, also in Columbus. He worked one year in the offrce of the Star, printed in Cincinnati, and, finally, in 1827 or 1828, co-operated with Samuel Medary in the management of the Ohio Sun, printed at Bethel, Clermont Co., Ohio. Mr. Smith was married to Rosanna Wood, of Clermont County, September 16, 1835, John Quinlan, Justice of the Peace, officiating. He has been several times chosen Justice of the Peace, has 256 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: filled nearly every office in the township, was elected Auditor of Brown County in 1840, and re-elected in 1842, has a commission of Coroner dated 1836, and signed by Gov. Lucas, and was appointed by John Patterson, United States Marshal, to take the sixth census in 1840. E. A. STANSBERRY, fanner, P. O. Wahsburg. John Stansberry, the father of our subject, and one of the oldest settlers of Scott Township, was born in New Jersey November 18, 1792, just when the country was mourning over the sad defeat of St. Clair by the Indians in the Northwest. When an infant, John's parents carried him to Virginia, where he lived till the age of eighteen ; then thinking to better his fortune he emigrated to Ohio, settling in Clermont County in 1810. In 1812, be enlisted in the service of his country, joining the command of Capt. Lockhart. Under this brave officer, he faithfully performed the arduous duties of a soldier till the date of Hull's disgraceful surrender at Fort Detroit, where, with 1,800 brave militiamen, he was handed over to Gen. Brock, the British commander. Mr. Stansberry was married, July 1, 1812, to Rebecca Washburn, and settled on Straight Creek, in Franklin Township, two miles below the village of Arnheim. In March, 1819, he moved to Scot Township, where he purchased land in the northwestern part, and began to cut off the timber preparatory to farming.   He erelong had the pleasure of beholding the fruits of his industry in the smiling harvests that sprang up in his footsteps, when he underwent the hardships and privations of a frontier life ; there he remained till the day of his death, some sixty years iu all. He died January 3, 1880, aged eighty-seven years, one month and sixteen days. His son, E. A. Stansberry, the subject of this sketch, was born in Scott Township May 15, 1830, and attended the common schools of his township. At the age of twenty-one years, he rented his father's farm and operated it several years, after which he purchased ninety-one acres near Sardinia, which he worked three years. In 1869, he traded it for a part of his present farm of 237 acres. He was married, in 1850, to Elizabeth Hughs, a daughter of David Hughs, and by her has had ten children—Corihta J. (wife of J. Harris), John G., Lydia E. (wife of Thomas M. Pitzen), Sabina E., Mary R., Emma E., Clinton Allen White, David P., George W., and the youngest (deceased). Mr. S. is an intelligent and industrious farmer, a Democrat in politics, and a member and officer in the Masonic fraternity. He has served his township in the capacity of Justice of the Peace, and is now prominently identified with the society of Grangers. F. M. STRATTON, farmer, P. O. Wahsburg, was born in Scott Township October 1, 1825. His father, Lot Stratton, was a native of Kentucky, of English and German descent. His mother, Mary (Davidson) Stratton, was a native of Pennsylvania, of Scotch-Irish descent. In 1810, they came to Brown County, where the father died in 1866, the mother having died eight years before. They had eleven children, of whom our subject and his sister, the widow of Newton Louderback, are the only survivors. Mr. Stratton, our subject, received his only education in the schools of his native township. He commenced life by working on a farm by the month. At the death of his father he was appointed administrator of the estate. In politics, he is a Democrat. Mrs. Louderback has been twice married, and now has two children— James, by her first husband, and Francis M., by her second. J. G. THOMPSON, wagon-maker, New Hope, was born in Scott Township November 2, 1818. His parents, James and Margaret (Gibson) Thompson, were natives of Pennsylvania, of Irish descent. They emigrated to Brown County in 1810, and settled in Pike Township, where they remained until the father's death. Our subject was educated in the subscription schools of his day, and learned the trade of a wagon-maker and carpenter, in which occupation he is still employed. On May 16, 1844, he took to himself a wife, who survived her marriage but five years. On October 21, 1852, he married Elizabeth (Gibson) Purdum, widow of William Purdum, and by her has had seven children—Enoch, William J., Andrew J., Helen (wife of Newton ('. Wardlow), Mary E. (deceased), John (deceased) and Marcena. Mr. T. is a Democrat, a member of the Christian Union Church, and an Odd Fellow. He is a man of sound judgment and decided opinions, and expresses his opinion without regard to the public mind. SCOTT TOWNSHIP - 257 F. W. THOMPSON, farmer, P. 0. New Hope, was born in Pleasant Township May 23, 1847 ; he is the son of William and Jane (King) Thompson. His grandfather, Edward Thompson, settled in Brown County in 1796, and here married Susan Feagin ; she was the daughter of Capt.. Feagin, and the sixth child of a family of nineteen children born to Capt. Feagin by one wife. She died October 29, 1833, in the seventy-sixth year of her age. 'Capt. Feagin was a native of Virginia, and served his country with honor during the whole of the Revolutionary war as Captain. In 1786, he emigrated from Loudoun County, Va., to a place called Kenton Station, in Kentucky, where he located a large tract of land. By some mishap he lost his land. and, in 1796. he removed to Brown County, settling in sight of where Georgetown now stands. After opening a farm, he, with several of his sons and their families. removed to Fayette County, Ohio, where he died in July, 1815. The subject of this sketch was the oldest in a family of six children. He was educated at Decatur College, and adopted the occupation of farmer and trader, at which he is now engaged. being the owner of a fine farm of 106 acres. In 1872, he married Ella Sells ; she was born in Brown County in 1848, and was a daughter of Benjamin Sells, a retired farmer. Their union was blest with four children—Erma Lee, King Gibson, Benjamin Sells and Lulu Belle. The parents are both members of the Presbyterian Church, in which Mr. Sells has been a Trustee. He is a Republican. From his grandmother's obituary we copy the following : Died—On the 29th of October, 1855, Mrs. Susan Thompson, consort of Edward Thompson, Esq., in the seventy-sixth year of her age. The deceased was a daughter of Capt. Feagin, and the sixth child of a family of nineteen living born children of Capt. Feagin's by one mother. Capt. Feagin was a native of Virginia. who served his country with honor through the whole of the Revolutionary war in the capacity of Captain. In 1786, he emigrated from Loudoun County, Va.. to Kentucky, intending, when he embarked with his family aboard the boat to go to Limestone, now Maysville, but they stopped for several years at Kenton Station, and while there he located a large tract of land, which he by some mishap lost. In 1796. he removed to Brown County, and settled in sight of where Georgetown now stands. Several of his sons settled around him, but after opening farms they all left the country and located in Fayette County, where the Captain died in July, 1815. JOHN C. VANDAMENT, minister, New Hopeo son of John and Catharine (Esther) Vandament, was born in Highland County, Ohio, December 27. 1828. His father, John Vandament, was born in Brown County, was a son of Henry Vandament. a native of Kentucky. of Germ .n descent, and one of the early settlers of Ohio. Mr. Vandament's father died when he was three years old, and he was subject to the privations, and hardships incident to an orphan's life, receiving little schooling until he was grown, after which he attended common and select schools until he had a good English education. He was engaged in teaching for ten or twelve years. He entered the ministry at twenty-six years of age, and has been a regular pastor in the Christian Church ever since. He was married, April 27, 1856, to Deliverance, daughter of Josiah and Deliverance (Hannah) Bouthby; she was horn in Clark Township, Brown Co., Ohio, December 23, 1831. 'They have six children, viz.: Solomon F. (now in Springfield, Ill.), Isadore (the wife of Alfred Swigart,' deceased), Loriuda, George Collins (deceased), William Sherman and Rachel. Mr. Vandament has spent most of his life in Brown County, although he has been at short intervals employed out of the county; of late years he has been in the agency business to considerable extent. HENRY WARDLOW, farmer, P. 0. New Hope, son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Nesbil) Wardlow, was born in the present limits of Brown County May 12, 1812 ; his parents were both natives of Virginia ; his father came to Ohio in 179S. with his grandfather, and settled near the Forks of White Oak Creek, with no white settler within ten miles of them. His father served a campaign in the war of 1812. and his uncle William Wardlow was wounded at St. Clair's defeat, so he was unable to make his retreat, awl the last seen of him he was sitting against• a tree and said, " I will try and save another red skin before I die." The pioneer life of the Wardlows would be voluminous and interesting, but much of it is lost. The subject of this sketch was 258 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES : married to Mary L., daughter of Benjamin Purdum, and raised a family of seven children— William (married Maxie, daughter of John Wright), Benjamin F. (married Sarah, daughter of William Campbell), Elizabeth (wife of O. F. Dunn, deceased), Mary M. (wife of Peter McKee), Thomas (married Margaret, daughter of Frances M. Patton), James (married Maranda J., daughter of John Davison), Nancy (wife of J. J. Hiler). Mr. Wardlow settled just above the village of New Hope, where he owns 166 1/2 acres of well-cultivated land. He also owns and runs a portable saw-mill. PETER WAHL, merchant, Wolfsburg, was born in Franklin Township, Brown Co., Ohio, September 20, 1847, and is a son of Christian and Elizabeth (Berry) Wahl, who were both natives of Germany. Christian emigrated to the United States, first to Baltimore, then he pressed forward to Franklin Township, Brown Co., Ohio, where he has lived ever since. Our subject is the second son and sixth child of the family. He was united in marriage, November 10, 1870, with Miss Jane Dunn. Peter, when twenty-one years of age, engaged in working by the day ; thus he continued for two years, at which time he engaged in farming as a renter ; after following that business for awhile, he next engaged in the mercantile business et Wahsburg, Brown County, Ohio, a business he is still following; he has a general store and a good country patronage. He acquired a common school education. Mr. and Mrs. Wahl are the parents of five children, viz.: David, John, Wilda, Elmer and Jesse. Mr. Wahl has filled the office of Township Assessor of Scott Township for two years, with credit to himself and his constituents, and is a member of the Christian Union Church. JOSEPH H. WILLS, farmer, P. 0. Georgetown, was born in Scott Township December 2, 1810 ; he is a son of John T. Wills, a native of Virginia, of Irish descent, and Margaret (McFadden) Wills, of German descent. He received a common school education, and in addition to farming, learned the trade of a chair-maker under his Father. He remained at home until twenty-three years of age, when he rented and commenced farming for himself. After several changes, both in occupation and location, le settled in Scott Township, where he now owns 320 acres of land. On October 1, 1833, he married Elizabeth Hindman, a native of Brown County, and a daughter of William. Hindman. By this union twelve children were born, of whom five survive. Mrs. Wills died in 1851, and in 1852 Mr. Wills married' Hannah, daughter of Joshia Rhoten, She was born in Kentucky in 1807. They are members of the Presbyterian Church, in which he has occupied the offices of Trustee, Superintendent of Sabbath School and Member of Session. He is a stanch Republican, and for years prior to the rebellion, was an active factor of the Underground Railroad. His second marriage has without issue. HENRY YOUNG. The venerable subject of the following sketch was born in Rensselaer County, N. Y., December 20, 1802 ; his parents emigrated to the Northwest in 1816, and settled on a tract of land lying on Eagle Creek, in Franklin Township, Brown Co., Ohio. There Mr. Young was employed in farming for many years, and here. April 12, 1821, he was married to his estimable wife. Mrs. Young, whose maiden name was Nancy Spires, was six years the senior of her husband, having been born December 2, 1796. Recently, they commemorated the sixty-first anniversary of their happy marriage by a birthday festival, which was joined by three persons, who were gusts at the wedding feast sixty-one years ago ; they were John Spires, Mrs. Sallie Smith and Mrs. Jane Peddicord, brother and sisters of Mrs. Young. Fifteen years after his union with Miss Spires, that is to say in 1836, he moved to his present home in Scott Township, having previously bought of Garland Anderson the mill, then known as the Anderson mill," and a farm of seventy acres, attached, for $4,000. Mr. Young has since added several hundred acres to his original purchase, and is now one of I he largest land owners in the county. When the cholera broke out in 1849, in New Hope, lie left his farm and business, and devoted his whole attention to caring for and cheering the sick and dying. He and Martin Gotta and Perry Applegate took a mutual pledge to give their time. their energy, and. if need be, their hves to the heroic conquest of the dread scourge. They faithtully kept the pledge, but at the cast of two lives-Gotts and Applegate, who tell victims to the enemy. Mr. Young has always been an GREEN TOWNSHIP - 259 ardent upholder of the party whose father was Jefferson. He has been called to fill offices of trust and profit, both in the township and county ; he was Township Treasurer for many years ; was three times elected a Justice of the Peace ; and in 1852 was chosen Sheriff of Brown County. He is a member, or was, of White Oak Lodge, No. 292, and an earnest working Mason. Four children were the issue of his matrimonial alliance-Richard, Matilda Reynolds, Lucinda and Robert, of whom only the second child, Matilda, is living. GREEN TOWNSHIP. EMILE ANDRIOT, dealer in liquors, Five Mile, was born September 20, 1845, in France, and when seven years old, with his parents, Anslem and Mary Andriot, he emigrated to America. After arriving, they spent one year at Yonkers, N. Y., then went to Tioga County, Penn. where they remained seven years; came to Hamilton County, Ohio, where they spent nearly one year. From amilton County they came to Fayettville, Brown County, where they remained a few months ; thence located at Five Mile for one year ; thence located on a farm ten years, near where William Dennford at present resides. Our subject then moved to the western portion of Green Township, where he at present is located. He deals in groceries and liquors of all kinds. His father died in July, 1872, and his mother in March, 1876. To them were born three children, two of whom are now living—Emile and Eufrase. In November, 1873, our subject married Miss Josephine Muel, by whom he had five children, three of whom are now living—Catherine, Emily and Ellen. Mr. Andriot has been successful in business in a financial sense, and is the owner of thirty-six acres of land. JONATHAN BALDWIN, farmer, P. 0. Five Mile. The subject of this sketch was born in Clermont County, Ohio, April 21, 1833 ; he was a son of William and Lydia Baldwin. In his youth he was trained to the pursuit of farming, to which he has ever since adhered. He married in October, 1852, in Clermont County, Miss Rebecca Washburn, daughter of Cornelius and Elleanor (Long) Washburn. To them have been born eight children-William C., Lydia E. James L., Sarah E., Lavina M., Maria, Lulu F. and Vesta A. In the fall of 1866, Mr. Baldwin, with family, located in Green Township, Brown County, where he now resides. He is a member of the Christian Church, a Republican, and the owner of 150 acres of land. His farm is pleasantly located in the northern portion of the Township, and contains fine and substantial buildings, making it one of the best farms in the county. In the management of his farm work, Mr. Baldwin has everything done in the most orderly and advantageous manner, which secures for him financial success. His father was a native of New Jersey, and settled in Clermont County at quite an early day, and married Lydia Parker. Four of their children are now living-Maria, Elijah, Rebecca and Jonathan. He remained in Clermont County until his decease. WILLIAM C. BALDWIN, farmer, P. 0. Five Mile, a worthy young farmer, was born June 11, 1853, in Clermont County, Ohio. When thirteen years old, with his parents, Jonathan and Rebecca Baldwin, whose sketch appears in this work, he came to Green Township, Brown County. Having received a rudimentary education, he attended for several months, at Georgetown, a normal school taught by Prof. T. J. Currey, thus sectoring to himself a good education. In August, 1877, he married Miss Olive M. Shumard, an estimable lady, and daughter of Thomas and Esther Shumard of Clermont County. They have one child—Walter A. Mr. Baldwin is comfortably located near his father's homestead, and is meeting with marked success in agricultural pursuits. SAMUEL R. BROWN (deceased), was born June 20, 1817, in Antrim County, Ireland. His parents were Allen and Margaret E. Brown, with whom, when seven years old, he emigrated to America, and by way of Baltimore came to Kentucky, where they remained but a short time. About the year 1825, they came to Ohio, and located at Point Pleasant, Clermont County, where they remained but a short time. 260 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: They then went to Highland County, where they engaged in the mercantile business several years. They then spent one year in Brown County, when they went to Oxford, Butler County, and engaged in the mercantile business several years; from Butler County, Mr. Brown moved to Hillsboro, Highland County. In April, 1868, he located in Brown County, Green Township, where his son Charles E. now resides. He was one of the most prominent stock-raisers in Southern Ohio, his farm, known as the "Sterling Stock Farm" is now judiciously managed by his son Charles E. Brown, who, since his father's death, has sustained the reputation of the Sterling Stock Farm which his father established. Mr. Brown was greatly given to hospitality and kindness, and his marked success in a financial view is apparent, having left to his family a fine estate of 550 acres of land. The homestead farm is pleasantly located in Green Township, and is one of the finest in Brown County. He died at the homestead December 22, 1881. His wife died December 12, 1880. They were the parents of eight children, seven of whom are now living-Margaret E., John A., Anna M., Charles E., Edward W., James D. and Mary B. Mr. Brown was a man of sterling integrity and reliable character, and in his death Brown County lost one of her most worthy citizens. JAMES H. COLLINS, farmer, P. O. Five Mile, was born July 27, 1837, in Clermont County, Ohio. His parents were Thomas and Elizabeth Collins. Our subject was reared to manhood on a farm, and received a fair English education. In March 23, 1863, was celebrated his wedding, he leading to the marriage altar Miss Susan McKinnie, daughter of Josiah McKinnie, of Clermont County. To them have been born four children, three of whom are now living-Alberta F., Carrie W. and Anna L. In 1863, shortly after his marriage, Mr. Collins located in the northern portion of Green Township, Brown County, where he now resides. He is a member of the Christian Church, a member of the Grange Lodge, No. 980, at Maple College, and the owner of 108 acres of land. Thomas Collins. falher of our subject, was born in March, 1808, in Delaware, and when quite young, with his parents, emigrated to Ohio. His parents were among the early settlers in Clermont County, having settled in Goshen Township, where they remained until their decease. Thomas was there reared, amid the stirring scenes of pioneer life, and in March, 1836, married Elizabeth Murphy, by whom he had six children, three of whom are now living—James H., John and Samuel. He remained in Clermont County until his decease, on April 3, 1882. Josiah McKinnie, father of Mrs. Collins, was born in Pennsylvania, where he married Elizabeth Armel, by whom he had nine children, seven are now living, viz., Thomas B., Lydia A., Susannah E., Samuel B., Ellen J., Walter L. and Emma B. The date of his settlement in Stone Lick Township, Clermont Co., Ohio, we have failed to ascertain accurately, but in all probability it may have been in the year 1844 or 1845. He is still a resident of Clermont County. His wife has been deceased many years, and left behind her a wealth of love and affection. We are pleased to give our subject a place among the many men of his township who are so well represented in this history, and whose memory can thus be perpetuated while time shall last. JACOB M. COOK, manufacturer, Mt. Oreb. Amos Cook, father of our subject, was born in Pennsylvania, and, when a young man, learned the trade of wagon- making, which he followed until he was perhaps forty years of age. He married Anna Mathews, by whom he had ten children, six of whom are now living—William T., Samuel M., Ann E., Jane, Jaoob N. and Hannah L. They came to Clermont County, Ohio, about 1829, where they remained eleven years ; then came to Clark Township, Brown County, where they remained a short time, when they returned to Clermont County, where they remained until his decease, in 1842. His widow survived him until 1872. Our subject was born in January, 1831, in Clermont County, and received a common school education. In 1875, he went to Tennessee, and for four years was engaged in the lumber business ; he then returned to Green Township, Brown County, and at present is engaged in the manufacturing line, making chair material, hames and shingles, as well as sawing all kinds of lumber. His place of business is in the western portion of Green Township. Politically, he is a Republican ; he is the owner of 450 acres of land. GREEN TOWNSHIP - 261 JOHN F. CRAWFORD, farmer, P. 0. Mt. Oreb. The subject of this sketch was born November 26, 1824, in Highland County, Ohio. His parents are James 8. (deceased) and Eleanor (Fennor) Crawford. In 1842, with his parents, he came to Green Township, Brown County, where he now resides. In December, 1861, he married Sarah M. Honaker, daughter of John and Julia Honaker. This union has been blessed with eleven children—Verry, Frank, Alice, David, Carlton, India A., Julia, Aloy, Luella, John C. and Wilbur. We have made mention of his parents in the sketch of Jackson Crawford, his brother. Mr. Crawford has been remarkably successful as a farmer, and at present is the owner of 111 acres of land, well cultivated, and containing fine and commodious buildings, making his homestead one of the pleasantest in the county. We are proud of the records which the Crawfords, as a family, possess. JACKSON CRAWFORD, farmer, P. 0. Mt. Oreb, was born January 18, 1829, in Highland County, Ohio, his parents are James S. (deceased) and Eleanor Crawford. He has from his youth up been engaged in agricultural pursuits, and received a fair English education. On March 3, 1852, he married Elizabeth A. League, by whom he had eleven children, eight of whom are now living, viz., Charles L., Martha E., Nancy E., Cary R., Edward S., Jesse L., Maggie B. and Hanson E. In 1842, with his parents, he came to Green Township, Brown County, where he has served as Trustee and Clerk of the township. At one time he was a member of the I. 0. 0. F. at Mt. Oreb. He is the owner of 112 acres of land, in a line state of cultivation. His father, James S. Crawford, was born in 1800, in Virginia, and about 1819, emigrated to Highland County, Ohio, where he married Eleanor Fenner, by whom he had five children, three of whom are now living—Andrew, John F. and Jackson. In 1842, he settled in Green Township, Rrown County, where his son, John F., at present resides. He departed this life May 22, 1857 ; his widow survives him, now in her eighty-second year. CRAWFORD & MILLER, merchants, Mount Oreb, Frank Miller, the older member of this firm, was born January 5, 1852, in Perry Township, Brown County ; his parents are Christian and Agnes Miller, deceased. Havingreceived a rudimentary education, he attended for some time the normal school at Lebanon, and subsequently taught school several years. In 1879, he married Martha E. Crawford, daughter of Jackson and Elizabeth A. Crawford. To them has been born one child-Burch. He is a member of the I. 0. 0. F., Lodge No. 291, at Mount Oreb. CHARLES L. CRAWFORD, younger member of this firm, was born in January, 1853, in Green Township, Brown County ; he is a son of Jackson and Elizabeth A. Crawford ; his youthful days were spent on a farm, and he received a fair English education. In December, 1878, he was united in marriage to Miss Mollie A. Boggess. This union has been blessed with two children, viz., Claude and Ada L. In May, 1879, he formed a partnership with Mr. Frank Miller, in the mercantile business, under the now well- known firm title of Crawford & Miller. They deal in dry goods, grocerieso fancy articles, etc., and are recognized among the leading merchants of the county, having a large and commodious store room, and carrying a large and fine stock of goods. They are meeting with marked financial success, their trade being continually on the increase. We take pleasure in representing the interests of this firm in this work. JOHN C. DAY, farmer, P. 0. Mount Oreb. Our subject was born in Williamsburg Township, Clermont County, September 25, 1828. He is a son of Samuel and Miriam Day, of whom we have made mention in this work. This gentleman has from his youth up devoted his time to agricultural pursuits. On November 6, 1856, was solemnized his wedding, he leading to the marriage altar, Miss Sarah J. League, who was born March 13, 1840, and a daughter of Coleman W. and Nancy League. By this union there have been born six children, five of whom are now living—Emma E., Coleman H., Mary A., Susan P. and Samuel B. Mr. Day is a member of the I. 0. 0. F., Lodge No. 291, at Mount Oreb, and at present he is engaged in the manufacturing of tile for draining purposes. He is the owner of 100 acres of land, under a good state of cultivation. Coleman W. League, father of Mrs. Day, was born in Virginia in 1810, 262 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES : and in 1814, with his widowed mother and uncle, he came to Clark Township, Clinton County, where he remained until January, 1845, when he came to Brown County ; his mother died in 1846. He married Nancy Moon, daughter of Samuel and Martha B. Moon, and by this union had three children, two now living-Elizabeth A., now Mrs. Jackson Crawford; and the wife of our subject. He died in January, 1875 ; his widow survives him, now living in Green Township. JOSEPH E. H. DAY, farmer and teacher, P. 0. Mount Oreb. The subject of this sketch was born in September, 1833, in Clermont County, Ohio. In his youth, he received a good English education, which enabled him to teach school for probably twenty-five years. In August, 1861, he enlisted in the Twenty-seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company K, and was attached to the Army of the Tennesee. He participated in the battles of New Madrid, the siege of Corinth, Iuka, and the siege of Atlanta. where he received a wound on the right foot, which disabled him for some time ; he was honorably discharged in August, 1864. In May, 1868, he married Susan Sweeta daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth Sweet. To them have been born four children, viz., Maggie, James F., Walter H. and Grace. In 1868, he went to Omaha, where he spent nearly one year, then to Kansas, where he remained eight years. He subsequently returned to Brown County, and is now located in Green Township. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and contributes liberally to enterprises which prove beneficial to the county. SAMUEL A. DAY, farmer, P. 0. Mt. Oreb, was born May 24, 1845, in Green Township, Brown Co., Ohio. His parents are Samuel and Miriam Day. He has, from his youth up, been engaged in agricultural pursuits. In January, 1862, he enlisted in the Forty-eighth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, which formed a part of the Army of the Tennessee, and subsequently became attached to the Army of the Gulf. He participated in the battles of Shiloh, Corinth, the siege of Vicksburg and Mansfield. At the latter battle, in April, 1864, he was taken a prisoner by the Confederates, and confined in Camp Ford Prison, Texas, for six and one-half months, when an exchange of prisoners took place, which secured for him his freedom. He again joined his regiment, which was subsequently consolidated with the Eighty-third Ohio Volunteer Infantry, in which he became one of the supernumerary non-commissioned officers. He received an honorable discharge in January, 1865. On January 2, 1866; he married Lucretia Bryant, by whom he has one child-Lizzie A. Mr. Day is the owner of thirty and a quarter acres of land located in the southern portion of Green Township, and Is a member of the M. E. Church. Samuel Day, father of our subject, was born in November, 1802, in Clermont County. He married Miriam Hayward, by whom he had ten children, nine of whom are still living—George W., John C., Mary E., Joseph E. H., Harvey W., Susan J., Samuel A., David L. and Hanson L. In 1832 or 1833, Mr. Day located in the southern portion of Green Township, Brown County, where he at present resides. He has served as Township Trustee. Justice of the Peace and Township Clerk, and is the owner of 216 acres of land. JOSEPH DENNIS, farmer, P. 0. Five Mile, was born October 3, 1824, in Belgium. His parents were John J. and Mary Dennis. In 1853, he emigrated to America, and by way of New York came to Ohio. Having spent five years in Highland County, he came to Brown County, and in 1859 settled in the northern portion of Green Township, where he now resides. In April, 1863, he married, in Brown County, Miss Eufrase Androit, by whom he has seven children—Mary, Emily, Eufrase, Anne, Margaret, Josephine and Joseph. Mr. Dennis says he borrowed $68 with which to come to America, and he is now the owner of 205 acres of land, which attests his industry and pluck to' overcome the hardships and self-denials he was obliged to undergo. To his parents were born four children—Jeannette, Margaret, Nicholas and Joseph. They emigrated to America in 1856. In his youth our subject received but a limited cducation in French, but by constant reading and a close application to matters which pertain to the welfare of the public, he has become tolerably well informed on the general topics of his time. Politically, he is a Democrat. His farm is pleasantly located, and in a good stat of cultivation. GREEN TOWNSHIP - 263 WILLIAM DUMFORD, farmer, P. 0. Five Mile. The subject of this sketch was born November 24, 1824, in Stone Lick Township, Clermont Co., Ohio; his parents were William and Mary Dumford. He was reared to manhood on a farm, and received a rudimentary education in a district school. On October 11, 1853, in Clermont. County, he married Mary Weimer, born in Pennsylvania, and a daughter of Jacob and Hester A. Weimer. To them have been born three children—Adeline (who married Thomas Evans, of Higginsport), Hester A. (who married Nathan Mullux) and Mary J. (who married William Bennett); they have one child-Mattie. For four years after his marriage, Mr. Dumford lived in Clermont County; he then moved to Brown County and settled in Green Township where he now resides. He is a Democrat, a member of the Christian Church, and the owner of eighty-five and one-fourth acres of land. We take pleasure in representing this gentleman in the history of our county. GEORGE T. GROVES, merchant, Mt. Oreb. Michael and Eliza Groves, parents of our subject, came from Virginia to Ohio, and settled in Clermont County, in 1832. They were the parents of eight children, five of whom are now living—William, John, Martha, Sarah and George T., our subject, who was born January 13a 1845, in Clermont County, Batavia Township. He was reared to man's estate on a farm and received a fair English education. In March, 1874, he married Miss Anne E. Goff, daughter of Leonard and Sophia Goff; to them have been born two children— Mabel and Harry. Mr. Groves was engaged in agricultural pursuits in Clermont County until April, 1882, when he moved to Brown County and embarked in the mercantile business at Mt. Oreb. He deals in groceries, dry goods and country produce, and always strives to give his customers good bargains. He manages his business in a judicious manner, so that both he and his patrons will be thereby benefiteda and which will bring him success. BENJAMIN F. HOCKMAN, farmer. P. 0. Union Plains, was born in February, 1825, in Clermont County; his parents were Abraham and Anne Hockman. In March, 1852, he married Miss Sarah Hannah, daughter of James and Amanda Hannah. To them have been born eleven children, nine of whom are now having-John, Julia A., Melissa, Wesley, Thomas, Mary A., Sarah B , Benjamin F. and Luella. When seventeen years old, with his parents, he came to Brown County, Pike Township, where he remained five years. He then spent eight months in Iowaa then returned to Pike Township, Brown County, and remained until 1852, when he moved to Clark Township, where he located until 1863; he then again returned to Pike Township, where he remained until 1873, when he moved to Green Township. In September, 1864, he enlisted in the One Hundred and Seventy-fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Army of the Cumberland, and engaged in the battles of Franklin, Nashville, Columbia, Spring Hill, and numerous other engagements. In July, 1865, he received an honorable discharge, and returned home to his family, He is the owner of eighty-four acres of land, in a good state of cultivation. The father of our subject is a native of Kentucky, and his mother a native of New Jersey. They had seven children, five of whom are now living. In 1850, they went to Iowa, where they now reside. HENRY H. JONES, Justice of the Peace, Mt. Oreb, was born February 28, 1825, in Clermont County, Ohio. His parents were Henry and Martha Jones. When nineteen years old, he came to Pike Township, Brown County, where he remained until March, 1881, at which time he moved to Mt. Oreb, where he still resides. In June, 1845, he maried Elizabeth Hewitt, by whom he had four children, of whom two are living—William H. and Ella. While residing in Pike Township, Mr. Jones served as Justice of the Peace fifteen years, Township Clerk eleven years, and as Assessor two years ; in April, 1881, he was elected Justice of the Peace in Green Township, and is still officiating as such. Politically, he is a Democrat, a member of the I. 0. 0. F., and the owner of 240 acres of land. Henry, the father of Mr. Jones, was born near Philadelphia, Penn., in 1790 ; he served during the war of 1812 against the British. He was married twice-first to Elizabeth Sheldon, by whom he had two children, one of whom is now living—Elizabeth. His second wife was Martha (Winens) McCollum, 264 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: a widow lady, by whom he had three children, two of whom are now living-Henry H. and Daniel W. In 1813, he emigrated to Ohio and settled in Clermont County, where he remained until his decease, in June, 1843. His death was a source of regret to all who knew him. EDWIN B. LANCASTER, attorney and school teacher, Mt. Oreb. James Lancaster, father of the subject of this sketch, was born in January, 1821, in his parents were Thomas and Susan Lancaster. His youthful days were spent. in Virginia, devoting most of his time to agricultural pursuits, to which he ever afterward adhered. In his twenty-seventh year, be emigrated to Ohio, Brown County, and one month after his arrival, he married Mary T. Evans, born in December, 1822, and whose acquaintance he had formed in Virginia. The wedding was solemnized on April 5, 1848 her parents were Anthony and Mary A. Evans, with whoa , when fifteen years old, she oame to Brown County. They settled in Green Township, where they remained until their decease. A short time after their marriage, Mr. Lancaster and wife settled about one mile east of Mt. Orebo Green Township, where he remained until his decease, January 29, 1860, and where his widow now resides. To them were born five children, viz., our subject, John R., a physician at Mt. Oreb, born August 19. 1855 ; William A., born February 27. 1858 ; Thomas C., born February 6, 1849, and died August 1, 1849 ; and Pauline E., born January 29, 1853, and died April 15, 1868. Mr, Lancaster was of a retiring, unassuming nature, and respected by all who knew him ; he was a member of the M. E. Church, and left to his widow, who resrdes on the homestead, forty-one acres of land. Edwin B. Lancaster, our subject, was born July 29, 1850, in Green Township, Brown County. His mother being a widow, necessity demanded him at home to see that the wants of the family were provided for, be being the mainstay of the family ; hence he attended school very irregularly till be reached his eighteenth year. When twenty years old, he attended, for two terms, a normal school taught by Profs. Vance and Mitchell at Georgetown. He has since then been connected with the educational interests of our county unto the present time ; he has taught school many years, and for six years has been Principal of the Mt. Oreb Graded School. In 1881, he was chosen a member of the Executive Committee for the Brown County Teacher's Institute, and at the close of the year was elected President of the same, in which capacity he now officiates. He has served as Clerk of Green Township five years, also as Treasurer five years, and for three years as Mayor of Mt. Oreb. On June 24, 1877, he celebrated his wedding, leading to the marriage altar Miss Mary E. Lukemire, who was born June 1, 1851, daughter of William B. and Hannah Lukemire. This union has been blessed with one child-Mary, born February 22, 1880. We take pleasure in representing this gentleman with the many worthy men who have biographies in this work. ANDREW J. McFERREN, dealer in pumps, Five Mile. The subject of this sketch was born April 9, 1825, in Hamilton Township, Warren Co., Ohio. In his youth he was trained to the pursuits of farming, and for many years, also, worked at the carpenter's trade. On December 4, 1850, in Warren County, he married Miss Esther E. Terwilliger, daughter of Henry and Mary Terwilliger. By this union there has been an issue of two children, one of whom is now living-Amanda, the wife of Timothy W. Talley. In 1853, Mr. McFerren moved from Warren to Brown County, and located in the western portion of Green Township, where he now resides. He is the owner of eighty acres of land, and at present represents, as an agent, the Arthur Lyon three valve chain pump, manufactured at Loveland, Ohio. For seven years this gentleman has served as Trustee of Green Township, performing the duties of his office with entire satisfaction. When two years old, the mother of our subject, who was born in Ireland, was brought with her parents to America, and with them located in South Carolina. James, the father of our subject, was a native of Tennessee, and when a boy was by his mother taken to South Carolina (his father being deceased), where he married. In 1813, he came to Warren County, Ohio, GREEN TOWNSHIP - 265 where he died about the year 1868 ; his wife died in 1855 ; they had in all eleven children. The parents of Mrs. McFerren emigrated from New York State to Warren County, Ohio, at quite an early day. They settled in Hamilton Township, where they remained until their decease, he having died in 1862, and she in 1846. We take pleasure in presenting to the public the record of this worthy family. DAVID McMULLEN, farmer and blacksmith, P. O. Five Mile, was born December 28, 1837, in Warren County, Ohio. His parents were John and Hannah McMullen. When seven years old, with them he came to Brown County, and located in Sterling Township, where his father now resides. His mother died in 1881. When seventeen years old, with James McCaffrey, at Fayetteville, he began the trade of blaoksmithing, and with this gentleman he remained eighteen months ; he then worked at Chasetown, Perry Township, for Stephen Boutsey, two years. He then formed a partnership with Jacob Louiso and went into business at Five Mile, where he remained seven months ; he then dissolved partnership; and returned to Fayetteville, and was employed by Philip Breulport for two years. He then went to Stark County, Ill., where he remained but a short time, when he returned to Brown County. In August, 1861, he enlisted in the Twenty-seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and became attached to the Army of the Cumberland. He participated in the battles of Corinth, Atlanta and numerous other important engagements and skirmishes, and was honorably discharged in August, 1864. In January, 1871, he married Cornelia Bangs, born in 1848, daughter of Bartimeus and Ellen Bangs. Their union has been blessed with four children —Ella, Mary, Lizzie and Laura. He settled in the western portion of Green Township, where he now resides, about the year 1872. Mr. McMullen is a member of the I. O. O. F., has served as Trustee of Green Township, and is the owner of 182 acres of land. He has traveled considerably in the West and Southwest, making himself somewhat familiar with several States in the Union. He is well worthy of representation in the history of Brown County. GEORGE W. MINICK, farmer, P. O. Union Plains, was born in January, 1830, in Warren County, Ohio. His parents were Michael and Sarah Minick. He received a rudimentary education in a subscription school, and from his youth up has devoted his attention to agriculture. In January, 1874, he married Catherine Heitsman, daughter of Jesse and Nancy Heitsman. To them have been born four children-William, Georgiana, Jessie and John. Directly after his marriage, Mr. Minick moved to Brown County, and settled in Green Township, where he now resides. His parents came from Virginia, and settled in Warren County at an early day. They had ten children, nine of whom are now living ; they are now both deceased. On August 7, 1862, our subject enlisted in the Seventy-ninth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was attached to Army of the Cumberland. He participated in the battles of Resaca, Peach Tree Creek and numerous other engagements, and received an honorable discharge in June, 1865. He is the owner of 224 acres of land, and lives in the western portion of Green Township. JAMES L. MOLER, dealer in liquors, Mt. Oreb. The subject of this sketch was born August 31, 1844, in Brown County, Ohio. His parents were Hyson and Nancy J. Moler. He was reared to manhood on a farm, and received rather a limited education. In September, 1865, he married Miss Ann Keethler, daughter of Lewis and Rebeoca Keethler. To them have been born five children, of whom three are now living-Lutilla, Harley and Bob. After living in different parts of Brown County, Mr. Moler finally, in 1877, came to Mt. Oreb, where be now resides. He deals in wines and liquors. He contributes liberally to enterprises which prove beneficial to the county ; has good business qualifications, and enjoys a fair patronage in his line. His word is considered as good as his bond, always performing his part as per agreement. He has been quite successful in business financially, and we predict for him a prosperous future. WILLIAM MOUNT, farmer, P. O. Five Mile ; the subject of this sketch was born September 22, 1839, in Warren County, Ohio. His parents were John and Mary (deceased) Mount ; they had five children, of whom three are yet living-William, 266 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: Samuel and Nancy., They, after their marriage, lived in Warren County until her death in August, 1863. John Mount then married Nancy Goodridge, and is now living in Highland County. Our subject has from his youth up, devoted his attention to agricultural pursuits. In November, 1859, in Warren County, he married Eliza A. Krownover, by whom he had five children, three still living—Maria A., Wilson and Laura F. She died in September, 1867, and he again married, March 1, 1872, Mary J. Young, born in November, 1850, daughter of Duncan and Elizabeth Young. To them have been born five children, four living—Elizabeth, Sarah C., Cornelius and Leonard. In March, 1878, Mr. Mount moved from Highland County, where he resided ten years, to Brown County. and located in Green Township, where he now resides. He has served as Trustee of Green Township, and is the owner of 100 acres of good land. HISTORY OF THE MOONS, OF CLINTON COUNTY, OHIO. There are, perhaps, few families in Clinton County that rank so prominently as the Moons, judging not only from the sole stand-point of their being an extensive family, but also regarding them in all their praiseworthy characteristics—their abounding enterprise, energetic industry, loyalty and uprightness as citizens, generosity and kindness as neighbors, and their eminent social qualities as a people. The ancestral history of this family is quite elaborate—extending back the avenues of several centuries to Denmark, the kingdom of which their earliest progenitors were natives, They were of the Teutonic or Germany family, which is now the prevailing race of Europe, and yet scarcely 4,000 years old. It embraces the people of Sweden, Norway, Denmark, the whole of the German Empire and the masses of Scotland and England. In history has been recorded that this family was never known to have been conquered. During a certain period of history, the Kingdom of Denmark formed a part of the English Dominion, however only under a partial rule of the King of England. Within this period of English rule, the King of England made a requisition on the King of Denmark for a regiment of soldiers, a body-guard to His Majesty (himself). The Danish Monarch, regarding it an honor to furnrsh the distinguished King with a body-guard, issued orders that the best men of his kingdom be selected—persons erect in stature, athletic, of light complexion, blue eyes and red hair. A regiment from the best families of Danes, fully corresponding to the orders, was organized and sent to the King. The banner they bore had, in addition to the National colors, the inscription of a half-moon, and the regiment was known as the " Moon Regiment." At the expiration of their term, having rendered very efficient services, much to the pleasure of the King, he granted them land in England if they would settle there. A large number of them accepted the offer, and settled down in a colony. They then unanimously adopted the name of Moon, and the land grant was given in that name. Thus is given the history of the origin of the Moon name. From this date on, we see the Moons leading honorable, prosperous lives, devoting a portion of their time to the moral and religious culture of the then superstitious people, till the time when George Fox, Robert Barkley and others lifted an insurrection against the principles and doctrines of the predominant churches of England. Among the noble Christians who suffered persecution on account of their religious opinions, we find a number of the Moons, who with them endured imprisonment and punishment for their honest views. In 1682, when William Penn emigrated colonies to America, he established a colony of Moons in Bucks County, Penn., and from there the family is traced to Red Stone, Western Pennsylvania, Western New York and to Virginia. The deed of lands from William Penn to John and Jasper Moon is now in the possession of Charles Moon, son of James Moon, a lineal descendant of John Moon. James Moon, the father of Charles, died in 1858. This land in Pennsylvania is the homestead of their first American ancestors. Jane Moon, the mother of Charles, died some years since. She was a lady of fine intellectual culture and advancement, and was for many years Clerk of the Friends Annual Meetings at Philadelphia, Penn. Jasper Moon was the first to abandon the colony. He went to the " Old Dominion." He had one son, Simon, who has married twice. By his second wife he had one child-John. His mother dying when GREEN TOWNSHIP - 267 young, he was bound out to learn the carpenter trade. At the expiration of his seven years' apprenticeship, he emigrated to North Carolina. and settled on the Neuse River, He married Mary Farmer, and had a family of five children, viz., Rachel, who married M. Brookout ; John Moon, went to 'Georgia, where he died ; Joseph, married Ann Brewer, and had ten sons and three daughters—Daniel, William, Samuel, Joseph, John, Jesse, Harry, James, Thomas and Solomon ; and Mary, Grace and Jane. Grace died in infancy. Joseph (the father) lived on Deep River, on Randolph County, N. C., and in 1796, removed to Jefferson County, Tenn. Daniel, his oldest son, married Ruth Hutson ; William married Jane Hutson ; Samuel, to Martha Routh ; Joseph, to Sarah Comer ; John, to Elizabeth Mount; Jesse, to Rebecca Stidam ; Jane, to John Routh ; Mary, to James Garner ; James, to Anna Hockett ; Henry, to Elizabeth Hockett, and Solomon, to Hannah McLin. The latter four were not married till after they came to Ohio. In the spring of 1808, Daniel and Joseph, with their families, came to what was then Highland County, and settled near the site of Martinsville. The following autumn, Samuel and John Moon, and John Routh (their brother-in-law) and their wives and children, emigrated to Ohio, and settled in the same neighborhood as their predecessors. The spring of 1809, Joseph Moon, the father of the foregoing parties, with his family, and William and Jesse Moon, with their families. came to the county, and located in the Moon community. In the year of 1811, James Garner, husband of Mary Moon, with four sons and five daughters, came in and joined the " Moon colonists " in their new Ohio home. This Moon colony consisted of fifty-four persons- thirty-four males and twenty females, They were about the first settlers of what is now Clark Township—in fact, the very founders of that section or division of Clinton County. In this colony there were tradesmen of various kinds. They were not prefessional merchanics, but rather, possessing a brain of ingeniousness, were able to execute successfully the business of a carpenter, cooper, harness-maker, saddler, hatter, cabinetmaker, chairmaker, shoemaker, gunsmith, locksmith, blacksmith, brick and stone mason, plasterer and master mechanic. Many of the old pioneer citizens of Ohio and Indiana have in their possession to-day guns manufactured by William and Jesse Moon, who did an extensive business in that line. Thus we see that they were prepared and well equipped for coming in on wild and unbroken forest, and make for themselves homes. Mr. Joseph Moon was the father of ten sons and three daughters, and had 829 great- grandchildren and thirty three great great-grandchildren. Since the advent of the Moons in America with William Penn, they have multiplied till their descendants have scattered in every State and nearly all the Territories of the United States. The writer of this history has few words of eulogy to say of this family. They have made a record by their noble achievements as pioneers, their loyalty and enterprise as citizens, their sterling integrity, pure moral character and irreproachable lives, that has transformed itself in the memories of their contemporaries a living monument, and here made perpetual, more worthy and grand than the elegantly emblazoned monument that adorns a city cemetery. ALVA MOONS, farmer, P, O. Mt. Oreb, son of Samuel and Martha (Routh) Moon, was born in Clark Township, Clinton Co., Ohio, July, 1824. His parents were natives respectively of Randolph and Chatham Counties, N. C. The former was born April 17, 1781, and the latter March 5, 1781 ; they were married in Tennessee November 5. 1801, and in 1808, came to Clark Township, where the famous " Moon Colony" located in 1809, and settled in the wilderness, as there were at that time but six cabins within the limits of what is now that township ; they had twelve children, eight of whom are living—Joseph R., William It., Asa, Nancy, Joshua, David, George and Alva. Samuel Moon departed from the active scenes of life March 25, 1846. His widow survived him till 1852. The subject of this sketch was reared to man's estate on the home farm, and received the educational advantages to be had at the district school of those days. On February 20, 1845, he was united in marriage with Delila, daughter of David and Rebecca Sewell ; to them have been born ten children— Rebecca E., George S., Samuel, Joseph W., John C., Mattie E., Simeon H., McPherson, Clara M. and Priscilla A. In 1847, he moved from Clinton County to Green 268 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: Township, Brown County. He was elected, in 1855, Justice of the Peace, but before the expiration of his term of offrce, he returned to Clinton County, and for five years engaged in the milling business. In the fall of 1862, he removed to Green Township, Brown County, where be at present resides. In 1869, he was elected Land Appraiser and served one term, and in 1873, was elected Justice of the Peace, and served in that capacity six years. Mr. Moon is a member of the Masonic fraternity. His political views are Republican. He owns a well-improved farm of 161 acres. LEONARD MOON, farmer, P. 0. Buford, Highland County. The subject of this sketch was born in November, 1845, in Clinton County, Ohio ; his parents are David and Margaret Moon. He was reared on a farm, and received a fair English education. When about two years old, with his parents, he came to Brown County, Green Township. In September, 1870, he married Lavina J. Kennedy, daughter of James Kennedy, to whom have been born seven children, six of whom are now living—Nellie, Harley, Ettie, Hattie, Frank and Walter. After his marriage he located in Clermont County, where he remained a few years, then returned to Green Township, Brown County, where he at present resides. In connection with his farming, Mr. Moon has a portable saw-mill, and a steam thrasher which he runs during the proper season. He is enterprising and industrious, qualities which are securing for him marked success. JOHN F. MURPHY, farmer, P. 0. Union Plains. The subject of this sketch was born June 23, 1847, in Fayette County, Penn. In 1849, with his parents, Henry and Jane Murphy, he came to Ohio, and they located near Buford, Highland County, for one year, thence located near Danville, where his father died in 1879. His mother yet survives her deceased husband, and is now living in Highland County. They were the parents of four children, three of whom are now living. The subject of this sketch from his youth has been engaged in agricultural pursuits, and received an ordinary common sohool education. He married Miss Elizabeth Shaffer, by whom he has four children—Foster E., Oscar A., Jessie A. and Henry. For one year subsequent to his • marriage, Mr. Murphy lived in Highland County, thence he moved to Adams County, where he remained two years. He then returned to Highland County, where he located eight years. In the spring of 1879, be located in the northern portion of Green Township, Brown County, where' he now resides. This gentleman is one of the self- made men of Green Township, having made all he has by his industry and hard work. Politically, his views are Democratic ; he is the owner of 193 acres of land. JEAN PIERRE, farmer, P. 0. Five Mile, was born -in September, 1836, in Belgium. His parents were Michael and Fannie Pierre. When nine years old, with his parents, he emigrated to America, came to Brown County, Ohio, and located in Perry Township, where they lived six years. From Perry they moved to the northern portion of Green Township, where our subject now resides, and where, in December, 1869, his motherl died. His father is now residing in Perry Township. In April, 1860, he married Mary J. Leonard, by whom he had two children-William and Mary; she died in April, 1882. Mr. Pierre is of a retiring, unassuming nature, and devotes his time entirely to his farming interests ; he is the owner of 200 acres of land, located in the northern portion of Green Township. JOHN M. REES, farmer, P. 0. Union Plains. Martin and Elizabeth (Roush) Rees, parents of our subject, emigrated from Maryland to Ohio, and settled in Huntington Township, Brown County, at an early day. They had four children, one still living—John M., subject of this sketch. He was born in Huntington Township, Brown County, September 13, 1826, reared on a farm and received the rudiments of an English education in a district school. In December, 1847, he married Rebecca Wallace, daughtcr of William and Sarah Wallace, to them have been born six children, two of whom are now living—Oliver and Castellow. In the winter of 1853, Mr. Rees located in Clay Township, Highland County, where he remained four years ; he then returned to Brown County, and located for seven years in the northeast portion of Green Township ; thence settled near the central portion of the same township, where he at present resides. He is a member of the Christian Church, a Republican, and the owner of seventy-one and a quarter acres of land. GREEN TOWNSHIP - 269 ANTHONY RESIBOIS, farmer, P. O. Five Mile, was born April 1, 1825, in Belgium, and from his youth up has been engaged in agricultural pursuits. In September, 1847, he emigrated to America, and, by way of New Orleans, came to Cincinnati, Ohio, from whence he came to Perry Township, Brown County, where he remained six weeks. He then returned to near Cincinnati, where he worked two years from thence to Tennessee, where he remained a short time, when he again returned to Cincinnati, and remained there three years. He married, in Cincinnati, Miss Mary A. Etnne, by whom he had four children, two of whom are still living—Mary C. and Augustus. Mr. Resibois has always been industrious and persevering in his habits. qualities which characterize his native country. He is likewise a self-made man, having comparatively little when he started in this world for himself. Politically, he is a Democrat ; he owns 158 acres of land, well cultivated. JACOB D. SHANNON, merchant, Five Mile, was born March 29, 1847, in Green Township, Brown County, Ohio ; his parents are Wesley and Lettie Shannon. His father was born in Ross County, Ohio, and is now living at Five Mile, Green Township. He married Lettie Hair, by whom he had six children, four of whom are now living—Joseph, Jacob D, Elizabeth and Anna. Our subject, after receiving a rudimentary education, attended for nine months a normal school at Georgetown, taught by Profs. Curry and Moore ; he subsequently, for several years, was engaged in teaching. In May, 1864, he enlisted in the One Hundred and Sixtieth Ohio National Guards, and was stationed principally in West Virginia, doing garrison duty ; he was discharged in September of the same year. He re-enlisted in February, 1865, in the Forty-eighth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was attached to the Army of the Gulf. He participated in the battle of Mobile, and numerous other engagements, after which he received an honorable discharge. On October 8, 1879, he celebrated his wedding, leading to the marriage altar Miss Belle Meyers, daughter of Martin V. and Martha Myers, of Brown County. This union has been blessed with one child-Stella. In February, 1876, Mr. Shannon embarked in the mercantile business at Five Mile, Green Township, where he still is located. He keeps on hand all kinds of groceries, dry goods, etc., such as are usually kept in a country store. He has also, for three years, served as Postmaster, and as such, is now serving. He is a man of fine business qualifications, a member of the Christian Church, and merits the patronage of the citizens of the locality in which he resides. F. M. SMITH, Mt. Oreb. A little less than a century ago, where we now live in the enjoyment of churches, schools, railroads, telegraphs, daily mails, manufactories, National banks, and in fact nearly everything which tends to make up civilization, and to give to life enjoyment, lived another peculiar people, known as the red men of the forest. Here he pitched his wigwam beside the flowing stream, and the young Indian warrior wooed and won his dusky mate. Here the wild beast roamed at will, and was seldom molested in his forest home among the hills and along the valleys. Contentment reigned supreme and the Indian was monarch of all he surveyed. But at an unguarded hour the civilizer crossed the beautiful Ohio, pitched his tent upon its shore, and proceeded to take possession of the fertile spot now known as Brown County ; and with the oft repeated blows from the pioneer's ax the giant trees fell as doth the grass before the scythe. With strong arms and brave hearts, homes were established in the face of the savage and to the dismay of the wild beast, and now as we look upon the broad meadows covered with green verdure and golden fields of grain, and enjoy our pleasant homes, our hearts swell with gratitude to our fathers who braved the storms and disappointments of a then new and unbroken country, and established for us a free government. Among the early settlers of Brown County were Benjamin and Rachel Smith, who were both born in Maryland of Scotch and English parentage. From- Maryland they emigrated to Kentucky, where they lived several years ; in 1804, they came to Brown County, Ohio, and settled where Georgetown at present is built. They cast their lot with others who preceded them, and made a purchase of a considerable tract of land. They had nine children whose names were respectively James, Nancy, Benjamin, Rachel, Mary, Benton, Rebecca; Nicholas and Elizabeth. However, the father did not live long to enjoy his 270 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: home ; for, soon after the close of the war of 1812, he died, leaving his family in comfortable circumstances. The children proceeded to add to what was left them by their father, and gradually increased their possessions of this world's goods. But that spirit which characterized their father was inherited by the children, and they began to think of pitching their tents toward the setling sun ; so they continued to travel Westward until several of the families are represented in California. However, one Nicholas, the youngest son and father of the subject of this sketch, remained in this county. He was born in September, 1801, and when twenty-four years old, married Mrs. Sally Richards, a widow with two sons—John and William. They enjoyed the blessings of wedded life for more than half a century, when death called him away to the bright land above from whence no traveller returneth. He was the father of ten children, of whom four are now living—Alexander, resides in Illinois ; James G., Rebecca J and Francis M., our subject, who still lives near the old homestead. Richard fell, defe nding the flag of the Union in the late rebellion, at the battle of Pittsburg Landing, in April, 1862. About 1830, Nicholas Smith moved to what is now known as Green Township, and began to establish for himself a home in the forest. He participated in the organization of the first Methodist Episcopal Church in the township, of which he was a member, also a member of the first Sunday school, and is said to have been the second Whig voter in Green Township. He had served as Justice of the Peace, and was respected and honored by all who knew him. His wife, Sally, was born in Maryland April 13, 1800, and is of English descent. With her parents, Richard and Rebecca Spires, she came to Ohio in 1812. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church when first organized in Brown County. She is still living and enjoying good health at the ripe old age of eighty-two years. Their son Francis M , subject of this sketch, the youngest child and seventh son of the family, was born in Brown County July 10, 1844, at the old homestead, two miles north of Mt. Oreb. He received a good common school education, and when twenty years old began teaching school, which he followed for perhaps three years. When twenty-four years old, he went on a Western tour, visited a brother in Illinois and returned home in March, 1868. On February 16, 1870, he married Miss Sarah E. Rice, daughter of Benjamin and Eliza Rice, now of Clermont County, Ohio. At an early day, July 3, 1871, death entered his home, robbed him of the companion of his youth, and his home became broken up. On Ootober 28, 1871, he formed with Joseph Clare, Esq., of Bethel, Ohio, a partnership in the mercantile business at Mt. Oreb, and continued therein six years, a portion of the time they having the only store in town. In April, 1875, our subject was again married ; this time to Mrs. Mary E. Cochran, widow of the late John G. Cochran, son of Joseph Cochran, President of the First National Bank at Georgetown, Ohio. She was the mother of two children-Ella and Peggie. Soon after his marriage, Mr. Smith quit the mercantile business and retired to his farm north of and adjoining Mt. Oreb, where he now resides. He became identified with the Cincinnati & Eastern Railway Company, in the infancy of the enterprise, and was elected one of the Directors, and as such still officiates. He was also one of the incorporators of the Columbus & Ohio River Railway Company, and was elected one of its Directors at the first election held by the company, and now holds the office of Secretary. He has been repeatedly elected and re-elected to office in Green Township, notwithstanding his being a Republican and the township largely Democratic. He has also been connected with nearly every public enterprise which would prove beneficial to the township in which he resides. Mr. Smith has for nearly nineteen years been identified with the Methodist Episcopal Church ; has held nearly every office in the church, and has repeatedly been elected lay delegate to the Annual Conference. He is now in the ninth year of his superintendency of the Methodist Episcopal Sunday school at Mt. Oreb, which is in a flourishing condition. He has one child living—Sallie V., born June 14, 1876. As a leading and respected citizen of Brown County, there are none who are more worthy of representation in this work. JOSEPH STEPHENS, farmer, P. 0. Five Mile. John B. Stephens, father of the subjeot of this sketch, was born in Belgium, where he married Theresa Fasty, by whom he had two children—Joseph and Rosalie. In March, 1847, he emigrated to GREEN TOWNSHIP - 271 America, came to Brown County, Ohio, and settled in the northern portion of Green Township, where our subject now resides. He settled in the woods, but with undaunted courage and the energy which characterized the pioneer of his day, he began to clear off his land, and to-day it is in a high state of cultivation. He died September 2, 1864 ; his wife survived him until 1878. Joseph Stephens, subject of this sketch, was born January 23, 1835, in Bel ium, and, when about twelve years old, with his parents, he came to America. In January, 1857, he married Jennie C. Baune, daughter of Jacob J. and Catherine Baune, and by her has had eight children-Mary, Frank, Philip, Mary J., John, Rosa, Jennie and Theresa. Mr. Stephens has served as Justice of the Peace for Green Township nine years, and on all occasions gave his decision in favor of justice with unswerving firmness. He is the owner of ninety-five acres of land, and is recognized as one o the leading agriculturists of Green Township. SPICER & WASHBURN, millers, Five Mile. James J. Washburn, the older member of the firm we represent in this sketch, was born in June, 1848, in Clermont County, Ohio. His parents were John and Elizabeth Washburn. In February, 1881, he married Miss Maggie Beam, daughter of William and Ellen Beam, by whom he has ,roe child-Anne. In March, 1879, he formed a partnership with James B. Spicer in the grist and saw milling business, their place of business being located at Upper Five Mile, Green Township. James B. Spicer, the younger member of this firm, was born in May, 1846, in Vinton County, Ohio. His parents were George W. and Rachel Spicer. Having reached the age at which he considered himself capable of providing for himselfa he was employed for five years as a fireman for the Cincinnati & Marietta Railroad Company ; thence was employed for three years as an engineer in the Zaleski Car Works, in Vinton County. He then went into the milling business, and after spending several years in each of Clinton, Warren and Clermont Counties, he finally came to Green Township, Brown County. In August, 1862, he enlisted in the Seventy-fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Army of the Cumberland, and participated in the battles of Murfreesboro, Nashville, Kingston and numerous other engagements, and received an honorable discharge in August, 1865. In January, 1861, he was united in marriage to Matilda Wolfe, daughter of Jacob and Phoeba Wolfe, of Warren County. To them have been born eight children, of whom seven are now living-Edward, Charles, William, Oscar, Elbe, Frank and James G. In 1879, Mr. Spicer located with his family at Upper Five Mile, where he still resides. As a firm, those two gentlemen sustain an excellent reputation in business circles, their word being considered as good as their bond. They do principally custom work, and always aim to give satisfaction. They are both practical workmen in their separate departments of busi- ness, and merit the patronage which is bestowed upon them by the surrounding citizens. JULIUS THUNY, farmer, P. 0. Five Mile. The subject of this sketch was born in October, 1835, in the Province of Lorraine, France. When eleven years of age, with his parents, John and Ann Thuny, he emigrated to America, came to Ohio and located in Clermont County for three years. They then moved to Perry Township, this county. In February, 1866, be married Mary Pierre, daughter of Michael and Fannie Pierre. By her he has a family of several children. He resides in the northern portion of Green Township, and is the owner of 170 acres of land, well cultivated and containing good and substantial buildings. Politically, his views are Democratic, and he is one of the most successful agriculturists in Green Township. ELI A. TISSANDIER, merchant, Union Plains, was born June 16, 1853, in the southern portion of France. His parents are John and Mary Tissandier. When fifteen years of age, he went into the mercantile business, in which he has been engaged more or less up to the present time. In June, 1872, he emigrated to America, and by way of New York came to Brown County, Ohio, where he located at Green-bush, Green Township, and started in the mercantile business, at first on a comparatively small scale, but finding his business on the increase, he was obliged, in 1881, to build a larger and finer building, which would be better suited to supply the wants of both himself and patrons. he carries a fine stock of dry goods, groceries, etc., and sells at reduced rates, always striving to suit his customers. Mr. 272 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: Tissandier has served as Clerk of Green Township, performing the duties of his office with entire satisfaction to the people. Politically, he is a stanch Democrat, and will fill, with credit to himself and party, any office which might be bestowed upon him. We take pleasure in representing him as one of the substantial and reliable citizens of Brown County. GEORGE WALKER, farmer, P. 0. Mt. Oreb. Henry B. Walker, father of the subject of this sketch, was born in Pennsylvania, probably in the year 1780, where he married Betsy E. Snell, by whom he had fourteen children, seven of whom are now living. They emigrated to Clermont County, Ohio, about 1801, where they remained till 1814, in which year they moved to Brown County, and settled in Sterling Township. He died in 1845, his wife died in the same year. Our subject was born February 20, 1811, in Clermont County, Ohio, in 1814, with his parents he came to Sterling Township, this county. On February 16, 1834, be married Miss Charity C. Bratten, daughter of Joseph and Nancy Bratten. To them have been born seven childrcn, six of whom are now living—Nancy E., Nelson R., Oscar P., Hillery W., William B. and Laura. Mr. Walker had five sons who were engaged in the latc war of the rebellion, and who have thereby enrolled their names with the thousands of others who so bravely volunteered to defend the federal flag, which was about to be dishonored and trampled under the heel of a most formidable enemy. They all returned home without any serious injury. He is a man of good judgment and sterling integrity, also a member of the Presbyterian Church, and the owner of eighty-five acres of land located in the southern portion of Green Township. JOHN WALLACE, farmer, P. 0. Union Plains, was born April 17, 1811, in Huntington Township, Brown County, Ohio. His parents were William and Sarah Wallace. In his youth he was trained to the pursuits of farming, in which he is still engaged. In January, 1837, he married Mary Evans, daughter of Judge Benjamin and Ruth Evans. This union has been blessed with six children, four living—Benjamin, William, Andrew and Sarah. In 1840, Mr. Wallace, located in the eastern portion of Green Township, where he now resides. He has served as Trustee of Green Township four years, has also served as Justice of the Peace, and is the owner of 250 acres of land, in a high state of cultivation. William Wallace, father of our subject, was born January 7, 1780, in Pennsylvania ; when a young man he emigrated to Kentucky, where in February, 1807, he married Sarah Hawk, by whom he had ten children, six of whom are now living—John, Isaac, James, William, Richard and Rebecca. In 1804 or 1805 he came to Brown County, Ohio, and s ettled in Huntington Township, where he remained until 1844-45, when he removed to Clay Township, Highland County, where he remained until his decease January 14, 1865. His wife died August 4, 1853. Thus passed away not only one of Brown County's pioneers, but one of our most upright and reliable citizens. WILLIAM WALLACE, farmer, P. 0. Union Plains, was born May 4, 1843, in Green Township, Brown County, Ohio. He is one of the sons of John and Mary Wallace, whose sketch appears in this work. He was reared to manhood on a farm, and received but a rudimentary education. On December 30, 1865, he married Maria L. Chaffrn, born October 5, 1845, daughter of Margaret and Solomon Chaffin. To them have been born three children—Ruth, Melissa and Alva. Mr. Wallace has always been a resident of Green Township, in which he is recognized as a prominent agriculturist. Solomon Chaffin, father of Mrs. Wallace, was born in Ross County, Ohio. He h rs been twice married, the first time to Margaret Siders by whom he had five children, and next to Elizabeth Adair, by whom he had five children. In March, 1866, he moved to McLean Connty, Ill., where he at present resides. FRANCOIS WARLAUMONT, Five Mile, a prominent agriculturist, was born in December, 1832, in Belgium. His parents were Nicholas J. and Mary Warlaumont, who had three children—Lewis, Joseph and Francois. When eighteen years old, with his parents he emigrated to America, and by way of New York came to Ohio and settled in Perry Township, Brown County. On December 17, 1861 he was united in marriage to Miss Martha J. Livengood, daughter of Eli and Margaret Liven- JACKSON TOWNSHIP - 273 good of Brown County. To them have been born six children—Mary J., Katie N., Martha A., Millie, Frank and Josephine. In political matters Mr. Warlaumont has thrown in his lot with the Democratic faction. He is the owner of 162 acres of land in a fine state of cultivation. This gentleman is of a clever social disposition, and is recognized among the leading farmers of Green Township, in the north of which town- ship his farm is pleasantly situated. WILLIAM WEBER, farmer, P. 0. Union Plains. Lewis Weber, father of our subject, was born April 22, 1805, in Germany. He emigrated to America in 1832, and came to Pennsylvania, where he remained eight years ; thence he came to Cincinnati, where he remained until 1852, in which year he came to Brown County and settled in Green Township, where he now resides. He married Rosina Folmer, and by her had six children; four of whom are now living-Daniel, John, William and Frederick. The subject of this sketch was born May 7, 1844, in Cincinnati, Ohio, and when eight years old, with his parents, he came to Green Township, Brown County. Besides his farming interests, he was for many years engaged in the milling business. In December, 1865, he married Lydia A. Choffin, daughter of Solomon Choffin, of Highland County. This union has been blessed with six children, four ofsi whom are now living, viz.: 011ie, Rosa, Florence and Mary. She died in April, 1878. He again married, in January, 1882, Lydia E. Baldwin, daughter of Jonathan Baldwin, whose sketch appears in this work. Mr. Weber has served as Assessor of Green Township, is a Republican, and the owner of 167 acres of land, located in the northern portion of the township. THOMAS WELLMAN, farmer, P. 0. White Oak, was born in January, 1814, in Penobscot County, Me. His parents were Thomas and Lydia Wellman ; he was reared to manhood on a farm, and received but a rudimentary English education. In the fall of 1839, he came to Mainevillle, Warren Co., Ohio, where he remained until the spring of 1849, at whioh time he moved to Brown County, Sterling Township, where he remained until 1856, and from thence moved to Green Township, where he at present is located. On March 17, 1847, he married Julia Rondabush, of Clermont County ; this union has been blessed with seven children, five of whom are still living -Emeline, Elizabeth, Charles, Jane and Sarah. Mr. Wellman has also, for eighteen years, more or less, been engaged in the mercantile and manufacturing business, and resides in the eastern portion of Green Township. JACKSON TOWNSHIP. JOHN M. ALEXANDER, farmer, P. 0. Ash Ridge. Samuel Alexander father of our subject, was born February 17, 1803, in Virginia. His parents were Andrew and Agnes Alexander, who emigrated to Kentucky about the year 1802 or 1803, and subsequently to Adams County, Ohio, aoout 1803. They settled on Brush Creek, Wayne Township, where they remained until their decease. Samuel was there reared to manhood amid the scenes of pioneer life ; he married Jerusha Baker, by whom he had two children—John M. and Sarah. About 1834 or 1835, he rn wed to Brown County and settled on Brush Creek in Eagle Township, where he remained until his decease in October, 1857. His widow survived him until May, 1876. He has served as Trustee for Eagle Township. He was considered a man of steriing in tegrity andreliable character. In his death Brown County lost one of her rnost worthy and respected citizens. Our subject was born in Eagle Township, Brown County, in May, 1838; was reared to manhood on a farm and received a fair English education. In August, 1861, he married Angehne Bowin, by whom he has two children F. and Myrtle B. He lived in Eagle Township till 1865, when he moved to Russellville, where he remained one year, then returned to his farm in Eagle Township, whore he remained until 1869. He then moved to Carlisle Village, where he still resides. He 274 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: has served as Township Trustee, also as Treasurer. He has been successful in business, mainly owing to his energy, perseverance and industry. He believes in supporting enterprises which are for the benefit of the county and the elevation of humanity. He is the owner of 168 acres of land, in a good state of cultivation. RICHARD ASKREN, farmer, P. 0. Winchester, was born April 2, 1820, in Adams County, Ohio. His parents were John and Martha Askren, who were among the early settlers of Adams County ; they were the parents of twelve children, six of whom are still living—James, Richard, Robert H., Dorcas, Martha J. and Elizabeth. Our subject was reared on a farm, and received a good English education, the means of which enabled him to teach school for perhaps thirty-three years. In March 4, 1846, he married Sarah McManis, born September 20, 1817, daughter of James and Rachel McManis (deceased). Her parents emigrated from Pennsylvania and settled near Georgetown, Brown County, about the year 1817. This union has been blessed with seven children—Martha J., Charles J., John N., David C., Rachel M., Joseph H. and Sarah E. D. In 1846, Mr. Askren, with his family, moved to Brown County, and located in the northeastern portion of Jackson Township. where T. J. Jacobs at present resides; he remained there until 1851, when be moved to the farm on which he is at present looated. In 1871, he was appointed Census Commissionor. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church at Winchester, in which church he officiates as Elder. Is the owner of 178 acres. of land. GEORGE N. BAIRD, farmer, P. 0. Russellville, was born in April, 1843, in Jefferson Township, Brown County. His parents are James and Martha Baird, of Jefferson Township, whose sketch appears in this work. He was reared to man's estate on a farm, and received but a limited education. In November, 1880, he married Miss Stella Day, daughter of Ellis and Miriam Day. This union has been blessed with three children, one of whom is still living—Angy N. Mr. Baird is a man of good judgment, agreeable, a liberal supporter of all enterprises which tend to the rise and progress of the county and the elevation of humanity. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church at Russellville, a Republican, and the owner of eighty-eight acres of land located in the southern portion of Jackson Township. BENJAMIN BRADY (deceased), was born May 22, 1813, in Franklin Township, Brown County ; he was reared on a farm and received but a rudimentary education. In October, 1849, he married Abigail Shaw, born in September, 1812 ; this union was blessed with ten children—William A., Mary J., Thomas H., Sarah A., Nancy E., Elizabeth T., Arminda, Joseph K., Benjamin D. and George E. Mr. Brady had -served as Trustee of Jackson Township, and was held in high estimation by the community in which he resided ; his death was regretted by all who knew him. He was a kind and loving father and indulgent husband, and departed this life in June, 1875. Not only is his presence missed by neighbors and friends, but by loved ones of his own family who mourn their irreparable loss. His widow still survives him, now in her seventieth year, and resides in the northwestern portion of the township. HENRY BUESCH, farmer, P. 0. Ash Ridge. Mr. Buesch was born March 13, 1808, in Bavaria, Germany. His parents were Henry and Ehzabeth Buesch. In 1836, he emigrated to America, and by way of New York came to Brown County, Ohio. About the year 1837, he married Elizabeth Neu, born in August, 1819, by whom he had twelve children, nine of whom are still living, viz.: Elizabeth, John, Henry, Peter, Mary, Adam, Matilda, William and Andrew. About three years after their marriage, they moved to Ripley, where they remained nine years ; they then moved to the northwestern portion of Jackson Township, where they still reside. As a family they are noted for their industry, perseverance and uprightness, and are worthy the respect in which they are held by the community surrounding them. Mr. Buesch is a member of the German Lutheran Church, a liberal contributor to all enterprises baying for their effect the rise and progress of the county and the elevation of humanity. Mrs. Buesch is a lady of more than ordinary intellectual abihty, hospitable, kind and considerate, and for visitors makes her home pleasant and attractive. They have 218 acres of land in a good state of cultivation. Conrad Neu, father of Mrs. JACKSON TOWNSHIP - 275 Buesch, was born in Ravaria, Germany, in January, 1794. In 1816, he married Elizabeth C. Wiseman, by whom he had eleven children, five of whom are still living—Elizabeth, John, Conrad, Peter and Mary. In 1831, they emigrated to America, and during the following winter remained near Philadelphia. In the spring of 1832, they came to Ohio, and settled in the northwestern portion of what is now known as Jackson Township, Brown County, where our subject at present resides. They remained there until their decease, he having died in April, 1873, and she in February, 1864. Notwithstanding they have left their earthly home, and we trust, gone to a higher and better sphere, there are dear friends still remaining who mourn their loss, and by whom they will ever be remembered. LAFAYETTE B. CAMPBELL, blacksmith, Ash Ridge. Jacob S. Campbell (deceased), father of our subject, was born June 6, 117, in Harrison County, Va. In his youth, he learned the trade of blacksmithing, which he followed the greater portion of his life. He came to Brown County, Franklin Township, and located at Arnheim in 1839, where he remained several years. From Arnheim he moved to Pink Hill, Jackson Township, where he remained but a short time. In March, 1862. he moved to Carlisle Village, where he remained until his decease in February, 1877. While at Arnheim, on October 29, 1840, he married Jennie L. Long, daughter of Joseph Long. To them were born ten children the following are the names of those still living : George M., Anna, Asenath A., William A., Lafayette B., Delila A. and Charles S. Mr. Campbell has served as Clerk and Treasurer of Franklin Township, and Trustee of Jackson Township. Politically, his views were Democratic. His widow survives him, and at present is living at Carlisle Village. Lafayette B. Campbell, our subject, was born August 26, 1856, in Franklin Township, Brown County, and received but a limited education. On March 30, 1882, he married Sylvie Dunn, daughter of R. B. Dunn., Esq. He at present is engaged in blacksmithing at Carlisle Village. He is a good wookman, and guarantees satisfaction. SAMUEL DIXON, farmer, P. 0. Winchester, was born December 18, 1818, in Brown County, Ohio. His parents were among the early settlers of Brown County. He was reared on a farm and received but a limited education ; on June 4, 1840, he married Lettie A. Reynolds, daughter of Joseph Reynolds, who, also, was one of the first settlers of Brown County, having settled in the neighborhood of Carlisle Village at a very early day. This union has been blessed with nine children, five of whom are still living, viz.: Samuel K. married Belle M. Short, by whom he has two children—Arthur A. and Vernon C.; Columbus E. married Mary Records, daughter of Andrew and Bella Records ; they have two children—Ettie L. and Myrtie ; Fidelia married Aaron Edenfield, by whom she has four children—Cora, Alta, Walter and Charles ; Alice married Alexander Bayless, by whom she has two children-Bertha L. and Lola B.; and Joseph B. married Elizabeth Young, by whom he has one child—Rueanna. About 1850, Mr. Dixon, with his family, moved from Fincastle, where he had been living perhaps two years, to the northeastern portion of Jackson Township, where he now resides. He has served as township Trustee, is a member of the Christian Union Church, and the owner of seventy-eight acres of land. The Dixon family are noted for their industry, perseverance and uprightness in dealing with their fellow-men. RICHARD H. EDENFIELD, farmer, P. 0. Ash Ridge, Among the citizens of Rrown County there are none who are more worthy of representation in the history of our county than the worthy subject of this sketch. Richard H. Edenfield was born in July, 1817, in Delaware State. When eight weeks old, his parents, Samuel and Jane Edenfield, emigrated to Ohio. They settled in Highland County, where they remained until their decease. Our subject was reared on a farm in Highland County, and received in his youth rather a limited education ; but being a lover of books, be has, by continual reading and study, made himself familiar with many important topics of the day. In December, 1840, he married Rachel Eyler, a lady of more than ordinary intellectual capacity and rare conversational powers. She is the daughter of Aaron and Elizabeth Eyler, who were among the early settlers of Brown County. This union has been blessed with nine children, five of whom are still living, viz.: Elizabeth, 276 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES : (wife of John Baird), Mollie, Aaron (married to Fidelia Dixon), Samuel and John. About the year 1853, Mr. Edenfield moved to Jackson Township, Brown County, where he still resides. He is of a modest, unassuming nature, of good judgment, and uses a proper share of discretion in his business transactions. He is hospitable and entertaining, and believes in contributing literally to all enterprises having for their effect the rise and progress of the county, and the elevation of humanity. He is the owner of 223 acres of land, and well worthy the respect in which he is held by the community surrounding him. ALFRED L. EDGINGTEN, farmer, P. 0. Winchester, was born August 8, 1838, in Eagle Township, Brown Ca., Ohio. His parents are Jesse and Elizabeth Edgingten, who settled in Fincastlea Brown County, about 1830. In or about 1864, they moved to Winchester, Adams County, where they still reside. They are the parents of nine children, seven of whom are still living, viz.: Alfred L., Turner, Franklin, Zerilda, Louisa, Effie C. and Robert. Our subject was reared to man's estate on a farm, and received but a limited education. On August 22, 1861, he was united in marriage to Melinda Drake, an estimable lady ; this union has been blessed with eight children, viz.: Ellsworth McLellan, Sarah E., Columbia E., Hiram J., Nancy J., Zerilda, Lewis A. and Mary. About 1869, Mr. Edgingten moved to the eastern portion of Jackson Township, where he now resides. He is a member of the Christian Church, a liberal contributor to all enterprises having for their effort the rise and progress of the county, and the elevation of humanity. Mr. Edgingten is strictly honorable in dealing with his fellow-men, always performing his part as per agreement, and the owner of 42/ acres of land. Hiram Drake, father of Mrs. Edgingten, was born about 1808, in what is now known as Brown County, Ohio ; in 1831', he married Sallie Pollitte, by whom he had seven children, five of whom are still living-Elisha, James, Melinda, Nancy and Elizabeth. After his marriage, he lived near Eagle Creek in the eastern portion of Jackson Township, where he remained until his decease in January, 1851. Richard D. Edgingten, a relative of our subject, was born in September, 1819, in Adams County, Sprig Township. His parents were Jacob and Nary E. Edgingten. In February, 1836, he married Nancy Pollitte ; in 1869, he moved from Adams County to the eastern portion of Jackson Township, where he st ill resides. He is a member of the Christian Church, the owner of seventy-nine acres of land, He is a man of sterling worth and reliable character, and worthy the estimation in which he is held by the community in which he resides. JOHN W. EYLER, farmer, P. 0. South Fincastle. Henry Eyler, father of our subject, was born September 25, 1801. in Adams County, Ohio. In 1825, he married Mary Miller, by whom he had nine ohildren, of whom six are still living, viz.: Joseph M., John W., Carrie C., Henry B., Hugh L. and Latha J. About the year 1834, he moved to Brown County, and settled in Eagle Township, near Fincastle, where he remained till, perhaps, 1865, when he moved to Jackson Township, north of Carlisle Village, where he remained until his death in August, 1869. He had served as Trustee of Eagle Township, was a member of the Christian Church, and his death was a source of regret to all who knew him. John W. Eyler, our subject, was born September 2, 1832, in New Market Township, Highland County ; he was reared on a farm, and received but a limited education. In May, 1854, he married Nancy McVey, daughter of Solomon McVey (deceased). To them have been born three children, two of whom are still living—Emma J. and Rachel E. (married to Dr. Baird of Fincastle). In the autumn of 1871, he moved to the northern portion of Jackson Township, where he still resides. He served as Trustee of Jackson Township in 1881, and was re-elected in 1882. He is of a pleasant and agreeable disposition, and has the spirit of a true gentleman. He is the owner of 100 acres of land, pleasantly located, and in a good state of cultivation. JAMES W. FAULKNER, farmer, P. 0. Ash Ridge, was born December 2, 1860, in Woodford County, Ky. His parents are James W. (deceased), and Martha Faulkner. James W. Faulkner, Sr., was born, reared, and died in Woodford County, Ky. He was the father of six children, four of whom are still living—Lucy, JACKSON TOWNSHIP - 277 Mary, Martha, and James W., subject of this sketch. In 1873, one year after thc death of Mr. Faulkner, the family consisting of five members, moved to Ripley, Brown County, where they remained until the spring of 1874. They then moved to a farm, one and one-half miles north of Carlisle Village, Jackson Township, where they remained perhaps six years. James W., subject of this sketch, was reared on a farm, and received but a limited education. Having selected for his betrothed, Miss Emma Thomson, their nnptials were celebrated in November, 1880. This union has been blessed with one child—Luella. In March, 1882, he bought a farm of fifty acres in the southwestern porlion of Jackson Township, where he still resides. He is a member of the Knights of Pythias, Lodge No. 127, at Carlisle. Mr. Faulkner is a young man of energy, perseverance, and decision ; also a liberal contributor to all enterprises having for their effect the rise and progress of the county, and the elevation of humanity. TURNER FENTON, farmer, P. O. Winchester. Jesse Fenton, father of our subject, was born October 9, 1799, in Kentucky. He was the son of Jeremiah Fenton, one of the first settlers of Brown County, having settled in the southeastern portion of Eagle Township, where he remained until his decease. In 1835, Jesse married Mary Lawrence, by whom he had eight children, viz.: Louisa. Ruth, Turner, Ann, Emily, Margaret, Hannah, and Harrison. In his youth, he learned the trade of tanning, and followed the same for a number of years. He was highly esteemed by the community in which he resided, a member of the M. E. Church, and departed this life February 4, 1860. His widow survives him, now in her seventy-sixth year. Turner Fenton, our snbject, was born October 18, 1838, in Eagle Township, Brown County. He was raised to manhood on a farm, and received but a limited education. In November, 1867, he married Martha McClanahan, born in February, 1843 ; she is the daughter of John B. and Elizabeth McClanahan. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and the owner of 57 1/2 acres of land. He contributes libcrally to all enterprises which would prove beneficial to the county, and the elevation of lumanity, and a pleasant and agreeable gentleman. JAMES W. FRANCIS, farmer, P. O. Winchester. Edward Francis, father of our subject, was born in Ireland, and when about three years old, his parents emigrated to America ; they came to Brown County, Ohio, about the year 1818, and settled in Jackson Township, near Ash Ridge. The neighborhood in which they settled, was at lhat time considerable of a forest ; the hardships and self-denials which they were obliged to undergo, are too well understood by the intelligent reader to dcmand a minute delineation of the same. Edward was here reared among the stirring scenes of pioneer life, and received but a limited education. He married Elizabeth Plummer, of Adams County,Ohio, by whom he had four children, three of whom are still living—Nathan A., James W. and William H. After his marriage, he settled on the farm at present occupied by our subject, in the eastern portion of Jackson Township, where he remained until his decease in November, 1870. He was a man of sterling integrity and reliable character, and a member of the M. E. Church. James W. Francis, our subject, was born in January, 1846, on the old homestead in Jackson Township. On November 10, 1875, he married Maria McManis, daughter of Samuel and Martha McManis, of whom we have made mention in this work. To them have been born two children,-Lulu and Ethel. Politically, Mr. Francis is a Republican. WILLIAM H. FRANCIS, farmer, P. O. Winchester, was born in January, 1848, in Jackson Township,Brown Co. Ohio. His parents were Edward and Elizabeth (Plummer) Francis. He was reared to manhood on a farm, and received but a limited education. In October, 1871, he was united in marriage to Mary Kendall, daughter of Wilson and Elizabeth Kendall, of whom we have made mention in this work. To them have been born five children, viz.: Albert W., Ida B., Lettie M., Charlie E. and Arthur. Mr. Francis is a liberal contributer to all enterprises having for their effect the rise and progress of the connty and the elevation of humanity, a member of the M. E. Church, and the owner of sixty acres of land, located in the eastern portion of this township. 278 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: JAMES H. FRITTS, physician, Ash Ridge, was born November 24, 1846, in Adams County, near Locust Grove. His parents are Jefferson and Jane A. Fritts. He was reared on a farm ; when nineteen years of age, he attended for one session the North Liberty Academy, in Adams County. He then was, for about three years, engaged in the mercantile business at Youngsville, Adams County, after which he taught school for two sessions in Meigs and Wayne Townships. In 1868, he was again engaged in the mercantile business. In 1869, he began to read medicine with Dr. Arthur Noble, at Sugar Tree Ridge, Highland County, with whom he remained per- haps twenty-two months. During the fall of 1871 and winter of 1872, he attended the Miami Medical College, at Cincinnati. In March, 1872, he located in Carlisle- now Ash Ridge—Jackson Township, where he still resides. He has secured for himself an excellent reputation as a physician, and enjoys a large patronage. Politically, he is a Democrat. In 1878, he was elected Township Treasurer and served two years. Mr. Fritts is of a olever, agreeable disposition, and a liberal contributor to all enterprises having for their effect the rise and progress of the county, and the elevation of humanity. In December 1876, he married Mary E. Potts, daughter of Andrew and Hester Potts. The Doctor is well worthy the confidence placed in him by the people of this and adjoining township. ANDREW J. HENDERSON, farmer, P. 0. Winchester. Jonathan Henderson, father of our subject, was born in July, 1798, in Pennsylvania. His parents were Jonathan and Ellen Henderson, who emigrated from Pennsylvania to what is now known as Brown County, Ohio, about the ycar 1820, and settled in the eastern portion of Jackson Township, where our subject at present resides. In March, 1827, he married Nancy Carl, by whom he had nine children, six of whom are still living-Andrew J., John, .Joseph, William, Michael and Elizabeth. He was a man of sterling integrity and reliable character, and worthy the estimation in which he was held by the community surrounding him. He departed this life in June, 1865. His widow survives him, now in her seventy-third year, and living with our subject. Andrew J. Henderson, our subject, was born September 15, 1828, in Jackson Township, Brown County, near where he at present resides; he was reared to man's estate on a farm, and received but a limiled education. In February 1852, he married Priscilla Sargent, by whom he had six children, viz.: Mary E., Nancy A., Serilda, Edward,John and Samuel. She died May 25, 1875. In February 1865, he enlisted in the One Hundred and Ninety-third Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served until August, the same year, when he received an honorable discharge. He has served a9 Clerk of Jackson Township, and as Justice of the Peace for fifteen years, and is serving as such at the present time. His political views are Democratic. He is a man of goodjudgment, and uses a proper share of discretion in business transactions. FOUNTAIN INSKEEP, farmer, P. 0. Ash Ridge, is a son of James Inskeep. an account of whose life appears in the general history of this township. Our subject was born April 14, 1822, in what is now known as Brown Co., Ohio. He was reared to manhood on a farm, and received but a limited education. On January 29, 1846. he married Elleanor West, daughter of Edward and Sarah West, of Brown County. This union has been blessed with eleven children, viz.: James, Edward, George, Job, Origen, Reason, Sarah E., Susan, Martha A., Ella and Mary. In 1870, he moved to a farm in the southwestern portion of Jackson Township, where he still resides. He has served as Trustee and Clerk for Jackson Township, also as Justice of the Peace for twelve years. Mr. Inskeep is of a modest, unassuming nature, a man of good judgment, reliable integrity and unblemished character, and the owner of 250 acres of land, in a good state of cultivation. JOB INSKEEP, farmer, P. 0. Ash Ridge, was born in November, 1852, in Jackson Township, Brown County. His parents are Fountain and Eleanor Inskeep, whose sketch appears in this work. He is a worthy son of a worthy sire. In November, 1872, he married Minerva Leonard, a lady of taste and appreciative qualities. She is the daughter of Harvey and Mary Leonard, of Brown County. To them have been born five children, four of whom are still living-Ada, Harley, Jenna L. and JACKSON TOWNSHIP - 279 John. Mr. Inskeep has, since his marriage, lived on the farm at present occupied by him. He is a member of the F. & A. M. Lodge, at Russellville, and the owner of 100 acres of land. In business transactions, he has the reputation of being strictly honest--his word being as good as his bond. WILSON KENDALL, farmer, P. O. Ash Ridge. Jesse and Mary C. Kendall, parents of our subject, settled in the southern portion of Jackson Township, Brown County, Ohio, about the year 1828 or 1829. They were the parents of eleven children, eight of whom are still living, viz., Wilson, Nelson, William, Samuel, Merrill, Delanah A., Hester J. and Phoebe M. Jesse had served as Trustee for Jackson Township. In 1861, he moved to Locust Grove, Adams County ; in his youth he learned the trade of tanning, which he followed for a number of years. He was a man of reliable integrity and unblemished character ; in his transactions with his fellow-men he always was strictly honorable. He died May 19, 1880 his wife, in June, 1863. Wilson Kendall, our subject, was born January 4, 1826, in Adams County, near Winchester ; was reared to man's estate on a farm, and received but a limited education. In March, 1848, he married Elizabeth Marshall, daughter of John Marshall, whose sketch appears in this work. By this union there was an issue of nine children, seven of whom are still living, viz., William C., Albert, John, Mary C. Jane M., Alice B. and Ida M. She died January 31, 1873. He was again married, in December, 1875 ; this time to Margaret McNown. This union has been blessed with one child—Jessie C. Mr. Kendall is of an agreeable disposition, affable and courteous, and in all respects a true gentleman. His wife is a lady of taste and culture, and takes pleasure in making her home pleasaut and inviting to visitors as well as the members of her own family. He is the owner of 117 acres of land, in a fine state of cultivation, and located in the eastern portion of this township. He is recognized as one of the leading agriculturists of this township. THOMAS P. KNOTT, farmer, P. O. Ash Ridge, one of the leading citizens of Jackson Township, was born in June, 1844, in Highland County, Ohio. His parents are John (deceased) and Ann Knott. He was reared to manhood on a farm, and received but a limited English education. When eight years old, his parents moved to Jackson Township, Brown County, and settled where he at present is located. In February, 1868, he married Jane Bowan, daughter of Kendle Bowan. To them were born seven children, viz., Frederick R., Eddie R., Iva, Ida, William J., Orey and Minnie. Mrs. Knott died February 4, 1881 ; the bereaved family had the sympathy of the entire surrounding community. His father, John, died in March, 1872 ; his mother is at present remaining with him, in her sixty-seventh year. Mr. Knott is of a pleasant, agreeable disposition and a good conversationalist. He has a farm of eighty-two acres, in a fine state of cultivation, and located in the southwestern portion of this township. JACOB KUNTZ, farmer, P. O. Ash Ridge. George J. Kuntz, father of our subject, was born in the Province of Alsace, France (now Germany), about the year 1795. He married Magdalena Burger, by whom he had nine children, five of whom are still living, viz., John, Frederick, George, Frank J. and Jacob. About the year 1828 or 1830, with his wife and four children, he emigrated to America, and, by way of New York, came to Ohio. He located about two miles south of Sardinia, Washington Township, Brown County, where he remained perhaps two years ; then moved to the northwestern portion of Jackson Township, where our subject now resides. He remained there until his decease, in March, 1870. His widow survived him until May, 1878, when she, too, departed this life. He was highly esteemed by those who knew him ; in his death Brown County lost a worthy man and an honorable citizen Jacob Kuntz, our subject, was born December 13, 1841, in Jackson Township, where he at present resides ; he was reared to manhood on a farm, and received but a limited education. On September 24, 1872, he married Mary Mitchell, a lady of prepossessing appearance and rare intellectual powers ; she was born October 16, 1854, and is the daughter of Nathaniel and Lucretia Mitchell, of Mason County, Kentucky. This union has been blessed with four children, three of whom are still living—Charles W., 280 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES : born October 19, 1873 ; Loretta C., born July 20, 1879, and Rosine E., born May 25, 1881. In August, 1862, he enlisted in lhe Seventieth Ohio Volunteer Infantry ; he participated in the Vicksburg campaign, battle of Jackson (Miss.), Mission Ridge and numerous other battles and skirmishes. While in the army be contracted a disease, from the effecls of which he is still a sufferer. He received an honorable discharge in July, 1865, and returned to his home in this township. He is of a retiring and unassuming nature, hcspitable and obliging, and believes in contributing liberally to all enterprises which would prove beneficial to the county and the elevation of humanity. JOHN MARSHALL, farmer, P. 0. Ash Ridge. Benjamin Marshall, one of Brow,. County's pioneers and father of our subject, was born in Pennsylvania, where he was reared to manhood on a farm. He married Betsy Ashunhust, by whom he had nine children, three of whom were born in Pennsylvania ; four of those children are still living. In 1817, he emigrated to Ohio, and settled in what is now known as Byrd Township, Brown County. Having arrived at his destination, he built for his family a log cabin, into which they could retire when the toils of the day were o'er. After becoming somewhat comforlably situated in his log-cabin home, he prepared himself for the more arduous duties of clearing off his timbered land. The hardships and self-denials which this, as well as other pioneers had to undergo, are too well understood by the intelligent reader, making it unnecessary to enter into the minute particulars of the same. Afler devoting a life of usefulness to his fellow-men and country, this old pioneer passed away about the year 1840. His widow survived him perhaps thirty years. John Marshall, our subject, was born December 15, 1802, in Pennsylvania, and, when about fifteen years old, his parents emigrated to Ohio. Like his father, he was reared on a farm, and received but a rudimentary education. He married Mary Campbell, daughter of Matthew Campbell, by whom he had thirteen children, four of whom are still living-Benjamin, Nathaniel, Wilson and Hannah. About two years after his marriage, he moved to a farm in the southeastern portion of this township, where he still resides. He is a pleasant, agreeable old gent!. man, a liberal contributor to all enterprises having for their effect the rise and progress of the county or the elevation of humanity. Is the owner of 200 acres of land. SAMUEL McMANIS, farmer, P. 0. Winchester. Joseph McManis, father of our subject, was born in Pennsylvania in 1796. In 1815, he emigrated with his parents, Charles and Ellen McManis, to what is now known as Brown County, Ohio, and settled in Jackson Township, near Carlisle Village. His parents, after living in Brown County several years, moved to Adams County, and settled about two miles east of Winchester, where they remained until their decease. In March, 1819, Joseph married Jane Donaldson, by whom he had nine children, six of whom are still living- Wilham, James, Samuel, Mary E., Hiram and John ; she died in May, 1838, and in 1840 he married Mary Bishop, by whom he had three children, two of whom are still living— Alexander and Francis. She died in June, 1845, and he again was married in November, 1847, this time to Ruth Mathias, by whom he had seven children—Jacob, Catherine J., Lydia, Eliza, Martha, Sarah and Wilson. He was a resident of Brown County for forty years ; he then moved to Adams County, and located eight miles east of West Union, where he remained eleven years. From Adams County he emigrated to Livingston County, Ill., where he remained until his decease, in November, 1872. The united time of service of his several sons who fought under the flag of the Union during the late war of the rebellion amounted to fifteen years ; they all, however, returned home at or near the close of the war, and are now scattered from Rrown County, Ohio, to the Walla Walla Valley, Washington Territory, and in several States and Territories. Samuel McManis, our subject, was born in October, 1827, in what is now known as Jackson Township, Brown Co., Ohio. He was reared to manhood on a farm, and received but a limited education. In April, 1851, he married Martha Greathouse, by whom he has four children, three of whom are still living—Edwin, Maria and Barton L. In 1853, our subject moved to the eastern portion of Jackson Township, where he still resides. Although his early opportunities for obtaining an education were limited, yet by constant reading and study, and having a love for good JACKSON TOWNSHIP - 281 books, he has made himself familiar with many important topics of the day. He is a member of the M. E. Church, a liberal contributor to all enterprises which would prove of interest to the county and the elevation of humanity. Is the owner of 104 acres of land in a good state of cultivation. JOHN T. POTTS, merchant, Ash Ridge, one of the leading merchants of Ash Ridge, was born September 21, 1841, in Byrd Township, Brown County, Ohio. His parents are Mathew (deceased) and Polly A. Potts, of whom we have made mention in this work. He received but a limited English education in his youth, but being somewhat of a reader and having a love for good books, he has familiarized himself with many important tonics of our day. On March 20, 1866, he was joined in matrimony to Margaret E. Eylera daughter of Aaron and Elizabeth Eyler. This union has been blessed with four children, viz., Commodore P., Matthew W., Toad and Charley. In 1862, he entered into the mercantile business in the northeastern portion of Byrd Township, where he remained until the spring of 1867. He then moved to Taylorsville, Highland County, where he was until the fall of 1875 engaged in the mercantile business ; he then moved to a farm near Ash Ridge, where he remained a short time. In 1878, he entered into the mercantile business at Ash Ridge, where he is at present located. In April, 1882 he was elected Treasurer of Jackson Township. Politically, he is a Democrat. Mr. Potts keeps on hand a full stock of goods, such as is usually kept in a rural store ; his sales per annum amount to about ten thousand dollars. He is a clever, intelligent gentleman and a good salesman, always striving to suit his customers. He is justly entitled to the estimation in which he is held by the community surrounding him. Is the owner of ninety aores of land. JACOB M. REYNOLDS, farmer, P. O. South Fincastle. Oliver Reynolds, father of our subject and son of Stephen Reynolds (an account of whom appears in the history of Jackson Township), was born in 1794, and when seven years of age emigrated with his parents to Brown County, Ohio. In May, 1820; he married Zylpha Middleswart by whom he had ten children, eight of whom are still living, viz., Stephen, Hannah, Jacob, Barbara, Olive, Zylpha, Freelove and Joseph. After his marriage he moved to Ash Ridge, north of Carlisle, where he remained until about 1854 ; he then moved to where our subject now resides, in the northern portion of Jackson Township. He had served as Township Trustee, and died in 1866. He participated in the war of 1812 ; his widow survives him, now in her eighty-third year and since March 9, 1879, has been drawing a pension from the Government. Jacob M. Reynolds, our subject, was born September 14, 1826, in Jackson Township, Brown County ; he was reared to man's estate on a farm, and received a rudimentary education in a district school, On October 24, 1858, he married Mary A. Neil, by whom he had seven children, five of whom are still living, viz., Florence, Clement, Edna, Jacob and Mary L. She died in October, 1869. Mr. Reynolds has served as Township Trustee. Is the owner of 185 acres of land. THOMAS B. RICKEY, farmer, P. O. Winchester, is a son of Brice Rickey, whose history is given in the history of Jackson Township. Thomas B. was born in December, 1845, in Jackson Township, Brown County, on the homestead farm ; he was reared to the pursuit of agriculture, in which pursuit he has been engaged until the present time. In October 1867, he married Missouri A. by whom he has five children— Martha, Alice, Anne, Maggie. and James A. Mr. Rickey is a gentleman of a pleasant, agreeable disposition, courteous and hospitable, a member of the M. E. Church. Is the owner of 104 acres of land in a good state of cultivation. He is well worthy the estimation in which he is held by the surrounding community. He is also a liberal contributor to all enterprises which are of interest to the county and tend to elevate humanity. WILLIAM SCHWEIGHART, blacksmith, Ash Ridge, was born in July, 1861 , in Franklin Township, Brown County, Ohio. His parents are Christian and Eva S. Schweighart of this county. He remained on his father's farm till he was perhaps seventeen years old, when he began to learn the profession in which he is now engaged. He was employed by William Johnson, of Russellville, with whom he remained about three months, he then was employed by Lewis Klump, near Ripley, with whom he 282 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES : remained somewhat over two years. In the autumn of 1881, be bought the business stand at present occupied by him located at Carlisle Village. He does horseshoeing and general blacksmithing. He is an excellent workman and does his work with neatness and dispatoh. We can recommend him to the public as one who is master of his profession and worthy the patronage of the community surrounding him. He is energetic, persevering and industrious—qualities which will ensure him success. In his dealings with his fellowmen he is strictly honest, and always meets his obligations ; he is also a liberal contributor to all enterprises which prove of interest to the county and the elevation of humanity. He stands high in the estimation of the community in which he resides. JACOB SEGONDOLLAR, farmer, P. 0. Winchester. Henry J. and Elizabeth Segondollar, parents of our subject, emigrated from Bavaria, Germany, to America in 1841, and by way of New York, came to Pennsylvania, where they remained two years. They then came to Brown County, Ohio, and located near Arnheim, in Franklin Township, where they remained perhaps two years; from thence they moved to the northeastern portion of this township and settled on the farm at present occupied by M. Rysinger, where they remained until their decease, he having died in September, 1862, and she in March, 1863. They were the parents of three children, two of whom are still living—Jacob and Michael S., now residing in Kansas. Jacob Segondollar, our subject, was born in October, 1830, in Bavaria, Germany ; when eleven years old, he, with his parents, emigrated to America. On March 25, 1855, he married Elizabeth Fiscus, by whom he had five children, four of whom are still living—Henry C., Theodore, George W. and Sherman. In the spring of 1855, Mr. Segondollar moved to the Farm on which, he at present is located in the northeastern portion of Jackson Township. In October, 1862, he enlisted in the Seventh Ohio Cavalry and participated in several hotly-contested battles. He has thus enrolled his name with thousands of others who so bravely volunteered to defend the old flag of the Union, when about to be trampled under the iron heel of a most formidable enemy. He received an honorable discharge in July, 1865. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Is the owner of 1021 acres of land. ANTHONY SHAW, JR., farmer, P. 0. Ash Ridge, was born July 9, 1808. When two years old, his parents emigrated to Ohio ; he was reared on a farm and received but a limited eduoation. In October, 1832, he married Temperance A. Mofford, by whom he had nine children, six of whom are still living—Francis A., Sarah A., Nancy J., Mary, Rebecca and William T. Mr. Shaw has served as Trustee of Jackson Township. He believes in supporting all enterprises which would prove beneficial to the county and the elevation of humanity. He is the owner of 100 acres of land located in the northwestern portion of Jackson Township. For the genealogy of his family, see history of Jackson Township. ANDREW J. SHAW, farmer, P. 0. South Fincastle, was born December 9, 1816, in what is now known as Jackson Township, Brown County ; he was reared on a farm and received a rudimentary education in a district school. In November, 1839, he married Jane Brady, daughter of Thomas and Ann Brady (deceased). To them have been born five children, four of whom are still living—Thomas W., William A., McCord and George F. The parents of our subject were Anthony and Sarah Shaw, of whom we have made mention in this work. In 1859, Mr. Shaw with his family moved to the northern portion of Jackson Township where he still resides. He is of an unassuming and retiring nature, courteous and obliging, and a good conversationalist. He is recognized as one of the leading agriculturists of this township is a liberal contributor to all enterprises having for their effect the rise and progress of the county, or the elevation of humanity. Is the owner of 150 acres of land in a good state of cultivation. JAMES D. SHORT, farmer, P. 0. Winchester. Nathaniel Short, father of our subject, was born in Hampshire County, Va.; he married Sarah Wallace, by whom he had five children, three of whom are still living—John W.. Emily and James D. About the year 1832, they settled near Winchester, Adams Co., Ohio, where they re- WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP - 283 mained until their decease. James D. Short, subject of this sketch was born October 21, 1838, in Adams County, reared on a farm and received but an ordinary English education. In Dccember, 1865, he married Elizabeth Botleman, daughter of Christian and Dorcas Botleman ; to them were born two children-Barry F. and Minnie M. She died in December, 1869 ; he was again married in August, 1872, this time to Sarah Shinn, born March 2, 1848, daughter of Francis Shinn, of Adams County. This union has been blessed with five children, of whom four are still living-Bertie C., Nora E., Lute E. and Joseph E. In August, 1862, Mr. Short enlisted in the Ninety- first Ohio Volunteer Infantry, which was attached to the Army of West Virginia. He participated in the battles Cloyd Mountain, New River Bridge, Stevenson's Depot, Cedar Creek, Fisher's Hill and Winchester ; in the latter battle, he received a wound in the right foot, which compelled him to remain in Hadington Hospital, Philadelphia, for perhaps three months. In June, 1865, he received an honorable discharge. In March, 1866, he moved to the northeastern portion of Jackson Township, Brown County, where he still resides. He is of a retiring and unassuming nature, believes in supporting enterprises which prove of interest to the county. Is the owner of eighty- four acres of land. JACOB TROUTWEIN, farmer, P. O. Ash Ridge, was born in January, 1802, in Wurtemberg, Germany. His parents were Mathias and Annie M. Troutwein ; his mother died when he was but three years old. In 1805, his father emigrated to America and settled in Pennsylvania. Our subject was reared on a farm and received but a limited education. In June, 1823, he was united in marriage to Judith Sheak, born November 12, 1808, daughter of Jacob and Magdalena Sheak. This union has been blessed with eleven ohildren, of whom seven are still living, viz.: Catherine. David, Jacob F., Amelia, Louisa, Rebecca and Sarah. In Marchc 1852, he emigrated to Ohio and settled in the northern portion of what is now known as Jackson Township, Brown County, where he still resides. Mr. Troutwein has always been industrious, persevering and energetic, qualities which secured him success. He is the owner of 177 acres of land in a good state of cultivation. The Troutweins, as a family, are noted for sobriety, honesty, and industrious habits, and believe in supporting all enterprises which would prove beneficial to the county or the elevation of humanity. WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP. HUSTON BARE, farmer, P. O. Sardinia, a native of Franklin Township, was born April 14, 1814. His father, William Bare, was a son of William and Margaret Bare, who emigrated from Ireland in 1783, and settled in Mason County, Ky., where they both ended their lives. His grandparents, on his mother's side, Robert and Jane Ewing, also natives of the Emerald Isle, came across the waters in the same boat with William Bare and family, and subsequently settled in Franklin Township, where they were among the first settlers. Mrs. Bare, nee Miss Esther Ewing, was born in Ireland, and came to this country with her parents. In 1808, William Bare, the father of our subject, came and located in Franklin Township. He died in Montgomery, Mo., in 1848. Mrs. B. departed this life in 1822. Huston, the third son of the family, was reared to manhood on a farm. In 1840, he moved to Sardinia, and was a partner with Moses B. Riggs in merchandising till 1850, when he removed to his present farm. He is the oldest and most successful merchant of Sardinia. April 30, 1835, he was married to Miss Jane McKinney, who died December 2, 1862. Mr. Bare celebrated his second marriage, August 27, 1863, with Miss Elizabeth J. Feike, a daughter of Francis and Nancy M. Feike. Mrs. Bare was born in this county, October 23, 1836. Five children were the fruits of this union, of these two are living, viz.: Orlan E., born July 10, 1864, and Francis A., born July 11, 1867. Effie M., born July 31, 1869, died July 4, 1874 ; Stephen F., born November 16, 1871, died May 11, 1875, and an infant daughter also died: Mr. Bare is a member of the 284 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES : Baptist Church and Mrs. B. of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Politically, Mr. Bare is a Republican. In 1841, he was elected Justice of the Peace, and served twenty-seven years consecutively. He was Trustee of Washington Township six years and Treasurer ten years. In 1864, he was chosen a candidate for County Commissioner and was elected by a handsome majority—receiving a popular vote from the opposite party. When fourteen years of age, he started out to fight the battles of life. He first began by working by the month, going from good to better salary till he made a small compentency, which he jndiciously applied, and, combined with unceasing industry and rigid economy, he has accumulated large and valuable property, owning at the present time 600 acres of land. For the last thirty-two years, he has dealt extensively in cattle and Poland-China hogs, and has been eminently successful in its pursuitsF DR. ISAAC M. BECK, Sardinia, a practicing physician of the village of Sardinia, is a native of Clermont County, Ohio, where he was born March 29, 1807. His parents were Samuel and Hannah (Morris) Beck. the latter a sister of the late United States Senator, Thomas Morris, of Ohio. Both of the parents of our subject were natives of Western Pennsylvaniaa of what is known as the Redstone country. Jeremiah Beck, grandfather of the Doctor. came from England in 1788 and settled in the Redstone country, and removed from there to the State of Kentucky. On his mother's side, the Doctor is of Welsh extraction. Both parents were early settlers in Clermont County. Our subject received his schooling in the rude log schoolhouses known to the youth of that period. Until he had reached his seventeenth year, he had been occupied in tilling the soil, having lived near the village of Bethel ; at this age he went to Georgetown and entered the printing office of the Benefactor, then published, and edited by the late Gen. Thomas L. Hamer. Here he remained only six months ; the trade he had commenced being distasteful to his mother, he gave it up, and when eighteen years old he commenced the study of medicine, reading at home. A. year later, he entered the office of Dr. William B. Chipley, of Bethel, with whom he furthered his studies, and was licensed to practice medicine by the Medical Society at Hillsboro, of that Congressional District, in May, 1828. He then located as a practitioner at Sinking Spring, Highland County, but remained a few months only. From this point he went to Russellville, in this county, and remained six months, and in July, 1829, he located at Sardinia, or rather where the village was afterward built, and with an absence of only about five years has since been a resident of the town, and engaged in the active practice of his profession. In November, 1833, he was united in marriage with Cassandra, daughter of David Graham, a pioneer of that locality, To the Doctor and wife have been born the following named children—Hannah J., Letitia J., Cephas L., Emily I. (died young), Hermas U., Berthena C., Emily L and Ann M., four of whom are still living. In politics, the Doctor has been somewhat changeable. His first vote was cast for Gen. Andrew Jackson; he was then, using his own expression, a red-hot Democrat. In 1838 and 1839, he voted the Whig ticket, and in 1840 he was one of the 909 who voted with the Liberty party. He belonged to the Free-Soil party, and in 1856 became a Republican, and with that party he has ever since been identified, and worked in almost every campaign since for its cause. In 1830, he became a strong temperance man, and on the first of August, in that year, delivered a lecture on that subject, in a Methodist Episcopal Church, in Highland County, and in August, 1880, just fifty years from that day, he repeated the same lecture and to some of the same audience. He was the first lay lecturer on temperance in Southwestern Ohio, if not in the State at large. His earliest sentiments were anti-slavery, and in 1835 he became an Abolitionist and was identified with the movement in Brown County. He has been a successful practitioner but not a good collector. He is a man of marked intelligence and is scholarly. In his religious views, he is of the Campbellite faith, but is not identified with any church, as there is none convenient. He is affable and courteous and a highly esteemed and respected citizen. THOMAS CURREY, farmer, P. 0. Sardinia, was born on his father's farm on the line of Brown and Adam Counties, about ten miles from Aberdeen, October 28, WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP - 285 1808; he is a son of Thomas Currey, who was born near Redstone, Penn. He was a son of Thomas Currey, who emigrated from England prior to the American Revolution and settled in Pennsylvania. He participated in the achievements for our National Independence under Gen. George Washington. Mr. Currey's mother, Polly David, was a daughter of Zebediah and Jane David, the former a native of Wales, and the latter of London, Eng. Her father came to America previous to 1776, and served from beginning to end in the war of the Revolution. Mrs. David, his wife, came to the United States about the same time. They were married and removed to Washington, Ky., at a very early day. Mrs. David taught the first school in Washington. Mr. Currey, the aged subject of this sketch, is the second son and third child of a family of nine children, of whom three sons are living. He was reared to manhood on a farm and received such an education as the pioneer schools afforded ; the houses were log structures of the rudest sort and furnished with slab-seats, greased paper window lights, and heated with a huge fire-place. At the age of twenty years he learned the trade of bricklaying in Maysville, Ky. He made the first brick in Aberdeen and built the first house of that material. He followed his early chosen trade for fifty years, and is doubtless the oldest bricklayer in Brown County. In 1856, he located on the farm of his present residence. Since 1868, he has followed the pursuits of farming. His marriage occurred April 7, 1830, with Miss Elizabeth Goldsborough, a daughter of Benson and Elizabeth Goldsborough. Mrs. Currey was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, September 13, 1808. Of five children by this union, four are living—Renson G., Thomas J., Newton W. and Low E. B. America J. is deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Currey have been identified with the Methodist Episoopal Church sixty and fifty years respectively. Mr. Currey and his aged lady have borne the toils and hardships of over threescore and ten years, and have led successful and useful lives. The vast changes of Brown County in the last half-century are still distinct in their memories. They are much-esteemed pioneers in the community and well merit the good estimation of the people. JAMES H. DUNN, farmer, P. O. Brownstown. The largest landholder and one of the wealthiest men of Brown County is Mr. James H. Dunn. He was born near Youngstown, Ohio, February 2, 1808. His grandfather on his mother's side, Robert Hamilton, came from Ireland in 1776, enlisted in the Revolutionary war and served till its close. He died in 1837, aged eighty years. Clarkson F and Elizabeth Dunn, the parents of our subject were natives of Maryland. Mr. Dunn was a soldier in the war of 1812, and in 1816, with his wife and three children descended the Ohio River in a fiat-boat and landed at Ripley. He removed to the old county seat on Straight Creek. and in 1817 located near Georgetown, and two years later near Sardinia. He was for many years Trustee of the township, and was a prominent man. He died in September, 1852, and six years later Mrs. D. departed this life. James is the eldest son and child of a family of six children. He was reared a farmer boy, and for an education had access to the schools of the district, which were held in rude log cabins. When twenty years old he learned saddletree-making, which he followed winters for two years. In 1830, he bought a farm of 100 acres and afterward sold it. In 1838, he purchased 670 acres of Survey No. 3,519 from Gen. Thomas L. Hamer. The following year he made a trip to Marion County, Ind., for the purpose of purchasing land, but returned and located on his land. For nine years previous to this, he was engaged in the cabinet business with Robert Hamilton. Since that time Mr. Dunn has followed farming and stock-raising, and dealing with success almost unparalleled by any other person in Brown County. In 1880, he owned 2,700 acres of land, and at the present time he owns but 2,422 acres, having divided among his children. In 1862, he was the third largest tax-payer in Brown County. He is financially one of the most reliable solid citizens of Brown County. He is one of the heaviest stockholders in the First National Bank of Georgetown and is one of its chosen Directors. His political affiiliations are with the Democratic party. His marriage occurred September 28, 1830, with Elizabeth, daughter of Edward and Elizabeth Day. Mrs. Dunn was born in Clermont County May 1, 1812. Eleven children were born to this union-Ira B.; Abigailt wife of Louis Bingham ; Julia A., wife of Marion Tracy ; Elizabeth, wife of Martin Courts ; 286 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES Perry F.; Ormon F.; Margaret E., wife of Hanson Vance ; James C.; John W.; Joseph E.; and Caroline F., wife of James Cumberland. ROBERT DUNN, farmer, P. 0. Brownstown, son of Clarkson Elizabeth Dunn, was born in Washington Township, December 29, 1815. When twenty years of age, he learned cabinet-making trade, which he followed for seven years. He then engaged in farming, which comprises his present avocation, residing a part of the time in Franklin Township. In 1874, he located on his present farm. He was married, November 11, 1844, to Miss Elmina Shaw, a native of Brown County, born June, 1824, and a daughter of Sylvester and Elizabeth Shaw. Ten children were the fruits of this union-Dennis C., born September 11, 1842 ; Isadora. born September 20, 1844, wife of Thomas Bare ; Emma, born December 31, 1846, wife of John Tracy ; Laura, born October 20, 1848, wife of Robert Moore ; Elizabeth (deceased), born September 9, 1851, wife of Noah Ellis ; Eulaha, born August 20, 1854, wife of J. R. Wardlow ; Susan A. born Jnne 2, 1860, wife of P. W. Wardlow ; Thurman E., born February 7, 1857 ; A., L., born October 30, 1863, and Wilber F., born May 14, 1866. Mrs. Dunn departed this life June 14, 1877 ; and March 21., 1880, he married Frances A. Shaw, a daughter of Anthony and Temperance Shaw. Mrs. Dunn was born February 27, 1834. She is a member of the Christian Church. Mr. Dunn is connected with the Grange. He was Justice of the Peace two terms. He owns a farm of 187 acres of land ; is engaged in agriculture. NATHAN S. DUNN, P. 0. Sardinia, proprietor of Cincinnati and Eastern Hotel, Sardinia, was born in Washington, May 29, 1844. His father, Henry Dunn, was a native of Franklin, and his mother Lydia Purdum, of Washington. Henry Dunn's parents, Henry and Nancy Dunn, were natives of the" Old Dominion," and emigrated to Brown County among the early pioneers, and settled in Franklin. In 1836; they moved to Illinois, and the following year returned to this county. Mr. Dunn died in May, 1865, and Mrs. Dunn in 1859. Henry Dnnn, Jr., was reared to manhood in Brown County. He filled the offrce of Trustee of Washington Township for six years, and was a stanch Republican. His death occurred October 6, 1867, his wife having preceeded him in October, 1857. Mr. Dunn was an earnest and active member of the M. E. Church, and was prominently identified with it and its missions till his death. He assisted in organizing the church of his neighborhood, and aided liberally in its erection. He was the father of four sons and two daughters, of whom our subject is the eldest. He was reared on a farm. When only eighteen-August 12, 1862-he enlisted as a member of Company E, Fiftieth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He served in the Western Department, and fought at Perryville, and other engagements, and May 29, 1864, he joined Sherman, on his Atlanta campaign, and participated in all the chief engagements, including the siege of Atlanta, where he was disabled by hays ing his foot partially amputated by a cannon ball He was confined in a hospital till March 17, 1865, when discharged. He served as Corporal till August 3, 1864, when he was appointed Sergeant, and acted in that capacity till discharged from the service. After his discharge, he engaged as clerk for McIntyre & Dunn, with whom he remained till 1867o when he was marricd, and took charge of the Marshall House, which he has since run with success, providing first-class accommodations to the traveling public. November 14, 1867, he was married to Miss Rebecca J. Marshall, daughter of William and Rebecca Marshall, and a sister of Maj. L. G. Marshall, formerly of Georgetown. Mrs. Dunn was born near Georgetown July 18. 1837. Mr. and Mrs. Dunn are members of the M. E. Church, and highly respected and esteemed in Sardinia, JAMES B. DUNN, farmer, P. 0. Brownstown, was born in Washington Township, February 12, 1851. He is a son of Joseph C, and Tamar Dunn. His father was born April 4, 1819, and his mother July 13, 1822. They were married July 9, 1840. Mr. Dunn died in November, 1872, and his wife in January, 1867. Our subject is the second son and fifth child of a family of ten children. He was married August 28, 1872, to Susie V. Straight, by whom he has had three children -Marion A., born November 14, 1873, and Sarah L., born June 20, 1876; Emma N. born January 10, 1879, and died January 31, 1882. Mr. Dunn and lady are connected with the M. E. Church, WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP - 287 and Christian Union Church. He is associated with the Grange, and is a Republican. He owns a farm of seventy-five acres, and pursues the avocation of farming. JAMES DRUHOT, farmer, P. O. Sardinia, was born in Northern France, February 4, 1823. When seventeen years old, his parents, Frederick and Susan (Rosellot) Druliot, emigrated to America, and located in this township, where they both died; the former, April 27, 1841, and the latter May, 1870. Our subject is the eldest of four children. He was reared to maturity on the farm September 5, 1852, he was married to Margaret Beweler, a daughter of John and Elizabeth Beweler. Mrs. Druhot was born in France, March 24, 1834. The parents came across the waters about 1845. Seven children were added to this union ; of these, six are living-Julia M.. Julius F., Emily L., Ellis J., Louis P. and Margaret A. Louisa E. is deceased. Mr. Druhot owns a farm of 227 acres, with good improvements, and under a high state of cultivation. He ranks as one of the first-class farmers of Washington Township. JAMES R. ERVIN, of the firm of Ervin & Kennedy, manufacturers of lumber, Sardinia, was born near Hillsboro, Ohio, April 25, 1843. His parents were Francis B. and Mary (Houp) Ervin. James was reared to manhood on a farm, and was educated in the common schools. He farmed up to 1868, when he formed a partnership with Stephen Hickel, of Hillsboro, and engaged in the saw-mill business. He remained a partner with Hickel nine years, running as high as three mills at a time. In 1877, he came to Sardinia, and the following year formed partnership with Mr. Kennedy. He married, May 20, 1873, to Margaret M. Wright, a native of Brown County, and a daughter of Seth and Sarah Ervin. She was born November, 1844. They have one son—Frank C., born March 8, 1874. Mr. Ervin and wife are associated with the M. E. Church. In politics, he is a Democrat. In 1881, he was elected a member of the Board of Township Trusteesa and re-elected in 1882. He owns a; one-half interest in a farm of 147 acres, located in Washington and Eagle Townships. HENRY HAYS, farmer, P. O. Sardinia, a native of Franklin Township, was born March 6, 1817. His parents, Benjamin and Sarah Hays, were natives of old Virginia. The former was born May 5, 1777, and the latter October 2, 1782. They were married in Virginia, and came to Brown County in 1811, and located in Franklin Township, where he was among the earliest pioneers. Mr. Hays died on the farm of his early settlement, January 8, 1868, and Mrs. Hays, September 28, 1860, Of their eleven children, seven are living. Our subject was reared to manhood on a farm. He married his first wife, Miss Martha Hannahs, who died April 23, 1844, and the 31st of July following, he married Mary A. Purdum, who bore him nine children, of whom seven are living, viz.: Low M., Areton W., Joseph P., William F., James F., Charlie G. and Clara M. Mr. Hays and wife are associated with the M. E. Church. In politics, he is a Republican. He owns a farm of 118 acres, and is engaged in farming and rearing stock. NOAH HITE (deceased). One of the honored pioneers of Washington Township was the person whose name heads this sketch. He was born in Rockbridge County, Va., May 4, 1811. His father, Joseph Hite, was a native of Pennsylvania, and died in Washington, D. C., on his return from service in the war of 1812. His mother, Magdalene Rosenberger, was also a native of Pennsylvania. Mr. Hite, our subject, spent his early life in his native place, and in 1836 came to Brown County and located on the farm where he died. He was married, April 8, 1833, to Miss Elizabeth Boice, a daughter of George and Eleanor Boice. Mrs.' Hite, a native of Delaware, was born April 7, 1816. Twelve children were the fruits of this union; of these nine are living, viz.: William H., John L., Cassius C., Mary J., Ada E., Minerva E., Lewis K., Ida A. and Samuel B. Mr. Hite located on the homestead in 1836, and occupied it till January 10, 1882, when he died. Mr. Hite was a man of some prominence in his township. He served his township as Trustee for eight years, and filled other offices of minor importance. He was a man of public and private enterprise, and took an active part in every benevolent and benefiting enterprise of his community. He aided largely in constructing railroads and plank-roads, and other public improvement of his 288 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: county and township. As a worthy, representative citizen of his township, we present a porlrait of Mr. Hite on another page of this volume. CASSIUS C. HITE, farmer, P. 0. Sardinia. An enterprising young man of Washington Township is a son of Noah and Elizabeth Hite. He was born in Washington Jnne 18, 1844. He was reared on a farm, and educated in the National Normal School at Lebanon, Ohio. In 1872, he engaged in teaching, and has followed it efficiently ever since. September 17, 1874, he was married to Miss Ida, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Flaugher. She bore him two children-Lizzie Florence, born August 18, 1875, and Edgar E., born October 19, 1880. Mr. and Mrs. Hite are associated as members of the M. E. Church. Mr. Hite is connected with the I. 0. 0. F. society, and in politics is a Republican. He served as Township Treasurer two years, and in April, 1882, was elected a member of the Board of Trustees. He owns a farm of eighty-three acres with good improvements. HUGH W. KENNEDY. farmer, P. 0. Sardinia, a representative citizen of Washington, was born in Rockbridge County, Va., November 15,1811. His parents, James and Margaret (Wardlow) Kennedy, came from Virginia to Brown County in 1827, and settled near Sardinia, where Mr. Kennedy died June 14, 1851, aged seventy-five years. Mrs. Kennedy died September 22, 1849. Mr. Kennedy, our snbject, was reared to manhood on a farm, and was educated in the common schools. He followed the occupation, to which he was bought up to till 1862, when he engaged in the mercantile trade, to which he devoted his attention four years. In 1876, he resumed merchandising, and has since been interested in its pursuits. November 8, 1830, he married Miss Minerva E. Logan, a native of Nicholas County, Ky., where she was born September 6, 1813. Of their six children, five are living-William H., born December 16, 1831; Margaret J., born September 15, 1833, wife of Isaac Mahon ; James L., born September 14, 1835 ; Paulina A., born January 26, 1838, wife of J. K. Richards ; Addison A., born July 10, 1840 ; and Lucy A., born July 10, 1840, and died Nevember 9, 1862. Mrs. Kennedy died Jnly 14, 1848 ; and July 17, 1849, he was again married, to Caroline L. Cutler, who was born in Ripley, this county. Two children were given to this union-George A., born June 9, 1851, and Thomas, born April 8, 1855. Mr. Kennedy and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church. Politically, he as a stanch Republican. He served his township in the capacity of Treasurer six years. He is a citizen of much enterprise, and has displayed a prominent interest in all public improvements. He aided liberally in securing the Cincinnati & Eastern Railway, and was Director of Columbus & Maysville R. R. He owns a valuable farm of 135 acres, besides fifty-seven acres in Franklin Township. ADDISON A. KENNEDY, third son and fifth child of Hugh W. and Minerva E. Kennedy, was born July 10, 1840. He enlisted as a soldier August 3, 1861, in the regimental band of the Twenty-seventh Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He served one year in the Army of the Mississippi, and fought at New Madrid, Island No. 10, Fort Pillow and advance on Corinth. He re-enlisted August 5, 1863, as a member of Company C, Second Ohio Heavy Artillery. He was appointed and served as Corporal, Duty Sergeant, Commissary Sergeant, Quartermaster Sergeant, Lientenant and Acting Adjutant. He participated in the following engagements : Sweet Water, Loudon, Athens, Strawberry Plains, Knoxville and Clinch Mountain. He was honorably discharged in September, 1865. During the year 1863, while he was at home, he was Colonel of the Third Regiment Brown County Militia. At the close of the war, he was offered a Second Lieutenancy in the Regular Service of the United States, but he declined it. In 1866, he engaged in general merchandis ing in Sardinia and followed it successfully till March, 1877. He then took charge of the Woodward House, and ran it till December, 1881, when he removed to Washington Court House, and opened the Gardner Hotel, of which he is still proprietor. December 6, 1866, he was married to Miss Anna Hamilton, daughter of Norville and Nancy Hamilton. Mrs. Kennedy was born in Adams County, April 20, 1845. Two children were added to this union-Ira A. and Guy H. Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy associate with the Presbyterian Church. Politically, he is a Republican. He is identified with the I. 0. 0. F. and G. A. R. WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP - 289 GEORGE A. KENNEDY, lumber dealer, Sardinia, manufacturer and dealer in lumber, is a son of Hugh W. and Caroline Kennedy. He was born June 9, 1851. He was reared and brought up on a farm. When eighteen years old, he engaged as clerk for his brother, A. A. Kennedy, then a merchant in Sardinia. He clerked in his store three years ; then removed to Augusta, Ky., where he was in mercantile business till 1874, when he returned to Sardinia and engaged in the hardware and furniture trade till 1876, since which time he has been in the lumber trade. He was married, in November, 1875, to Miss Anna Manker, daughter of W. W. Manker, of Adams County. Mrs. Kennedy was born in Brown County, June 9, 1853. They have two children—Edith Estella, born February 3, 1879, and an infant son, born May 11, 1882. Mr. Kennedy has been successful in his lumber pursuits. He owns a farm of 148 acres of land in Washington Township, besides fifty-seven acres in Jefferson Township and seventy-five acres of timbered land. He owns a one-half interest in a saw mill, besides town property. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics, he is a Republican, and ranks as one of the active young business men of Sardinia. P. R. KINCAID, farmer, stock raiser and dealer, P. O. Sardinia, was born near the village of his residence, on the old Kincaid homestead, December 16, 1823. His father, Matthew Kincaid, was born in Pennsylvania July 16, 1793, and was a son of Samuel Kincaid, who removed with his family to Adams County, Ohio, in 1797. He was killed by the Indians at Fort Meigs, May 5, 1813. Mr. Kincaid, the father of our subject, was reared and brought up on a farm. He served in the war of 1812, as Sergeant, anda in 1817; came to Brown County, and located near Sardinia, where he purchased fifty acres. He was a tanner by trade, and erected a tanning establishment, which he operated for about twenty years, then retired to farming, which he pursued till his death, January 9, 1871. Mrs. Kincaid departed this life in August, 1838. Mr. Kincaid, the subject of this sketch, is the third son and fourth child of a family of eight children, of whom three survive. He was reared to manhood on a farm, and received his training in the common schools of the times. In 1853, he engaged in butchering, which he followed successfully up to 1880. November 28, 1878, he removed to Sardinia, and, for the last two years, has dealt in livestock. He was married, August 9, 1847, to Miss Ruhamah Dunn, a native of Washington Township, where she was born December 27, 1824. Four sons and four daughters were the fruits of this union—Didama I., wife of A. W. Dunn ; Thirza A., wife of Robert Marshall, of New Riohmond, Ohio ; George L.; Angeline; William I. ; Elmer M. and Emmett, twins, and .Janette. Mrs. Kincaid is a member of' the Wesleyan Methodist Church, and the children of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Kincaid is identified with the Masonic fraternity of Buford. Politically, he is a Republican. He has served his township in various official capacities with the utmost fidelity and ability. In 1874, he was chosen to the office of Justice of the Peace, and has since served his constituents in that capacity. He filled the office of Township Assessor for sixteen consecutive years, and as Land Assessor in 1880. He was also a member of the Board of Trustees two terms. He owns a farm of sixty acres in Washington Township, and the Methodist parsonage in Sardinia, as his residence. Mr. Kincaid is an honest, upright citizen, and a man of worthy enterprise. GEORGE KRESS, farmer, P. O. Sardinia, was born in Franklin Township December 15, 1840. He is a son of John A. and Catherine L. (Boners) Kress. The former came to America in 1825, and located in Franklin Township, this county. His mother and her husband, Peter Sneder, emigrated about the same time and sett'ed in Cincinnati, Ohio, where her husband died, and the following year she came to Franklin Township. In 1843, Mr. Kress removed to Hillsboro and lived six years, then returned to Washington Township, where he died August 1. 1846. George Kress, our subject, was reared to his majority on a farm. September 2, 1861, he rallied to hrs country's call by enlisting in Company B, Thirty-fourth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He served in the West Virginia Army and was in the battles of Chapmanville, Princetown, Fayetteville, thence down to Charlestown. He veteranized at Charlestown, and fought 290 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: at Cloyd Mountain, Lynchburg, Berryville, Winchester, Fisher Hill, Cedar Creek, and Beverly, where he, with 300 other soldiers, was captured and confined in the celebrated Libby Prison for forty days and was paroled. He joined the Thirty-sixth Regiment which was consolidated with the Thirty-fourth, March 1, 1865 ; he was appointed First Lieutenant and served in that office till August 25 following, when he received his honorable discharge. He then returned home and has since followed farming. He was married, October 4, 1869, to Miss Minerva E. Hite, daughter of Noah and Elizabeth Hite. Mrs. Kress was born in Washington Township December 7, 1847. They have five children, viz., Ida I., Ettie L., George A., Myrtie B. and an infant son. Mr. and Mrs. Kress associate with the M. E. Church. He is connected with the Masonic order. Politically, he is Republican. He served as Trustee of his township three years and Assessor one year. His farm contains sixty acres and is well improved. J. B. McCLAIN, M. D., Sardinia, was born in Clermont County, Ohio, July 4, 1830. His parents, Wesley and Mary (Blackman) McClain, were born near Egg Harbor, New Jersey. Mr. McClain was the fourth son and child of a family of six children, all of whom lived to the age of seventy years. Dr. McClain is the eldest son of his father's family. When eighteen years old, he engaged in teaching which be followed for seven years. In 1848, he commenced reading medicine with Dr. John H. Moore, of Clermont County. He read three years, and attended the Starling Medical College of Columbus. He was engaged in merchandising in Point Isabel, Clermont County, from 1854 to 1861, when he began the practice of his profession in Laura, Miami County. In 1866, he came to Sardinia, where he has since pursued his chosen avocation. October 29,1850, he married Emma Higby, a native of Cincinnati, and a daughter of John Higby, of Clermont County. She was born November 11, 1832, and died March 10, 1861, leaving three children—Laura G., wife of Isaac Wcston ; Mary L. and Charles M. Dr. McClain was again married, October 7, 1861, to Melissa D. Ford, a daughter of Thomas M. and Elizabeth (Day) Ford, born in Clermont County March 24, 184Q. They have had two childrcn—Wesley S. and Jessie B. Dr, McClain has always taken an active part in political affairs, and has figured rather conspicuously in local politics. His affrliations are with the Democratic party, and with them be has performed an important part. JOSIAH MOORE (deceased), the son of John and Frances (Graham) Moore, an account of whom appears in the township history proper, was born in what is now Brown County (then Adams), Ohio. Augnst 6, 1807. He was reared on his father's farm, and received a liberal education under the instruotion of his father, who was a scholar and teacher. On the 28th of December, 1828, he was united in marriage with Patsy Gilliland, of the pioneer family of that name, settling in what is now Brown County. To this union was born one son-C. B. Moore—now a resident of Hillsboro, Ohio. Mrs. Moore died October 9, 1831, and on the 12th of the following March Mr. Moore was married to Phoebe Rondabush, a member of the Rondabush family, of Clermont County. There were born to the second marriage seven children, two of whom died in infancy. The eldest, Theresa A., married J. R. Cluxton, and they now reside in Hillsboro. Ohio. The second daughter married G. W. Henderson, of Warren County, this State ; and the next daughter married G. G. Crane, a farmer of Clermont County, Ohio, where the couple now reside. The youngest daughter, Mary G., is unmarried, and resides with her sister, Mrs. Dr. Henderson. The only son, Oren B., is a resident of Sardinia, this county. Our subject died August 3,1850, in the forty-third year of his age. He was a man of good education and much intelligence ; had a pleasing address, and possessed splendid social qualities. He was an active worker in the Presbyterian Church at Sardinia, of which he was a worthy member and a liberal supporter. In politios, Mr. Moore was a Free-Soiler, and afterward a strong and prominent Abolitionist, and in 1843 was chosen by the Free-Soil party of Brown County as their candidate for Representative, but, the party being in the minority, he was defeated. He was an advocate of temperance, and in the laying-out of Sardinia, which village he, in connection with William Lilly, was the original proprietor of, it was gencrally understood that it was to be a temperance town. He became an active and enterprising WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP - 291 business man of the village, and his death was deplored by the community. Mrs. Moore, his wife, died in 1874, aged sixty-three years. Oren B. Moore, son of our subject, and the only representative of the Moore family in Brown County, was born in this county in the year 1845. He received his education in the common schools of his native village (Sardinia). In 1870, he married Miss Lizzie J. Campbell, of Sardinia, and to them have been born three children. Mr. Moore has inherited many of the good qualities of his father and grandfather. He displays much of the spirit of' enterprise possessed by his father, and has made a number of improvements that are a credit to the village. Until his marriage, Mr. Moore was engaged in farming. since which period he has been speculating in stock and tobacco. In 1879, in connection with W. G. Campbell, his brother in-law, he embarked in the hardware business at Sardinia, and continues in that employment. Since 1880, he has been dealing quite largely in the leaf tobaoco trade. ELLIS PENCE, merchant, Sardinia. Ellis Pence, the leading merchant of Sardinia, was born near Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio, September 25, 1851. His father, George Pence, was born in Highland County February 28, 1816, and was a son of Henry and Catharine Pence, who were natives of Pennsylvania and early pioneers of Highland , County, where the former died at a very advanced age. His mother, Catharine Wilkin, was born July 15, 1819. Her parents, Philip and Polly Wilkin, were born in Pennsylvania, and removed to Highland County, Ohio, prior to the late war with Great. Britain. Mr. Wilkin was a soldier in that war, as also was Mr. Pence. He died, and Mrs. Wilkin still occupies the old homestead, near Hillsboro. Mr. Pence, the subject of this sketch, is the third son of a family of eight children, four of whom are living. He was reared to manhood on his father's farm, and acquired his education in the Hillsboro High Schools and in Tiffin College, of Tiffrn, Ohio. In June, 1873, he retired from college, and engaged in the profession of teachingt which he followed successfully for seven years—from 1870 to 1877. He also taught vocal music for the same length of time in connection with his other business. In August, 1878, he removed to Sardinia, and formed partnership with J. C. West, with lhe style of the firm as West & Pence, and embarked in the mercantile business. They did business logether till January 26, 1881, when the firm dissolved, and Mr. Pence resumed merchandising alone, which he has pursued with fine success. He carries a fine stock of general merchandise to the amount of about $5,000, and does an annual trade of $10,000. Mr. Pence celebrated his marriage November 17, 1876, with Miss Margaret L. Langley, a native of Highland County, where she was born March 17, 1854. She is a daughter of La Fayette and Susan E. Langley. The former was born in Pennsylvania June 4, 1825, and the latter in Kentucky February 18, 1832. They were married in Highland County November 7, 1850. Three children were the fruits of this union-John T. (born March 16, 1852), Margaret L. (now Mrs. Pence) and Isaac N. (born January 25, 1858). Mr. Pence and his lady are members of the Reformed Church, but in Sardinia they associate with the M. E. Church. Mr. Pence is a gentleman of high moral character. sterling integrity and upright business principles, and he and. his estimable wife have won many friends in Sardinia. WILLIAM B. PETTIJOHN (deceased). The subject of this memoir was horn in Brown County in 1807, and was a son of James and Elizabeth (Johnson) Pettijohn, who were natives of the Old Dominion and emigrated to Brown County among the early settlers. William B. Pettijohn was a private in the war of 1812, and died June 27, 1859 ; Mrs. Pettijohn died in April, 1868. Granville O., next to the youngest child of William B. Peltijohn, was born April 24, 1841. There were seven in the family, of whom five are living, viz., Johnson ; Sarah M., wife of Rev. G. S. McLaughlin ; Norman ; Granville O., and Frances P., wife of J. L. Kennedy. Granville was reared on a farm. August 24, 1862, he enlisted in Company E, Fiftieth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He fought in the following battles : Perryville, Kenesaw Mountain, Burnt Hickory and in all the engagements on the famous Atlanta campaign up to Columbia, where he took sick, and, in consequence of which, was discharged July, 292 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: 1865. He was married in October, 1873, to Sarah S. McNeeley, by whom he had four children, viz., Wilber B., Ora M. and Orpheus, and Bessie, deceased. Mr. Pettijohn owns fifty-four acres of the old homestead, and is engaged in farming. He and wife are connected with the Methodist Episcopal Church. Politically, he adheres to Republican principles. SQUIRE PURCELL, farmer, P. 0. Sardinia, is a native of Kentucky. His birth occurred March 22, 1811. He is a son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Powell) Purcell. His father was a son of Irish parents who emigrated to the United States prior to the Revolutionary war. In 1819, they removed to near Sardinia, where they were among the early pioneers. Mr. Purcell died in 1867, and his wife in 1860. Squire Purcell is the third son and youngest child of a family of eight children. When of age, he engaged in farming, and has followed its pursuits up to lhe present time. April 21, 1831, he was joined in marriage with Sarah Hamilton, by whom he had three chil- dren—Nancy E., wife of William Dunn, and Joshua T., are living. Mrs. Purcell died in 1850, from cholera, and Mr. Purcell was again married, April 16,. 1851, to Sarah Kirk, who was born near Baltimore, Md., July 30, 1813. She was a daughter of William and Mary Kirk. Mr. Purcell's eldest son, Robert W., was horn August 10, 1832. He removed to Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory, where he died in February, 1877. He served for a time in the late war. Joshua T., the second son, was born September 22, 1844. He enlisted in the war at its beginning, and served till its close. He veteranized, and re-enlisted in Company H, Eleventh Ohio Cavalry. Nancy, the only daughter, was born May 7, 1840. Mr. and Mrs. Purcell are ardent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is serving as Class-Leader, and been identified with that church for fifty years. He has always displayed a deep interest in the cause of Christianity, and much of the success of the church is due to his earnest and benevolent aid. SIMON E. PURCELL, farmer, P. O. Sardinia, was born in Washington Township July 29, 1838. He was a son of Alfred and Miry A. Parcel ; the former a native of Mason County, Ky., was born December 17, 1808, and the latter a native of Westmoreland County, Penn., was born May 21, 1804. They were married October 22, 1830, and had three children ; of these two are living. Mr. Purcell came with his father's family to this county in 1820, and died November 1, 1878. His parents, Thomas and Elizabeth Purcell, removed to Logan County, Ohio, where they died. Simon was reared to maturity on a farm. From his twelfth to his thirty-sixth year, he was afflicted with epilepsy, but securing the right remedy, he has been permanently cured. August 11, 1881, he was married to Mrs. Mary E. Miguery, widow of Charles Miguery, and a daughter of Peter and Margaret Ballein. She had one child by her former husband—Charles 0., born February 25, 1880. In 1868, Mr. Purcell took up surveying, and has established a large business. In 1879, he was a candidate for County Surveyor, but was defeated. ̊He and his wife are consistent members of the M. E. Church. He has been an active and useful worker in the Sabbath school for several years. Politically, he is a Republican. He owns a farm of sixty acres, and follows its pursuits. WILLIAM PURDY, farmer, P. 0. Sardinia, was born in Highland County September 24, 1818. His parents, Thomas and Jane (Reed) Purdy, removed from Pennsylvania in 1813, and effected a settlement in Penn Township, Highland Co., Ohio. Mr. Purdy was a farmer by occupation, and followed it successfully till be was killed by a runaway team in Mowrystown in May. 1842. Mrs. Purdy died in October, 1849.f William, our subject, was reared, till of age, on his father's farm. In 1842, he came to Brown County and bought 100 acres of land. He was married, September 1, 1847, to Elizabeth Calvin, daughter of Lewis and Zenia Calvin, born in Washington Township March 28, 1824. They have had seven children-John C., Zenia J. (wife of Henry Hall), Barton L., Emma J., Cyrus N., Emma J. and Ira G. Mr. Purdy started in hfe poor, but through energy and economy, he made for himself good property, now owning 280 acres. He and wife are members of the M. E. Church. In politics, he is Republican. WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP - 293 ELLISON PURDY, farmer, P. O. Sardiniat was born in Highland County, March 29, 1825. He is the third son and youngest child of Thomas and Janr (Reed) Pnrdy, who were natives of Pennsylvania. When fourteen years of age, his parents removed near Sardinia and settled on a farm, where he grew to manhood. December 26, 1848, he was married to Margaret J. Purcell, born in Union Township July 10, 1831, and a daughter of Alfred and Mary A. (Ewing) Purcell. They had two children—Arrainda C., born January 18, 1855, and died June 8, 1875. She was the wife of John H. Purdum, by whom she had two children (twins)-Iva A. and Ida C. (deceased), horn September 20, 1875. Alfred F., the youngest, was born December 1860, and died February 31, 1881, of neuralgia. Mr. and Mrs. Purdy are members of the Methodist Church. Mr. Purdy served as Trustee of his township two terms. Politically, he is a Republican. He owns a valuable farm of 260 acres, and is by occupation a farmer and stock-raiser. SAMUEL J. RICE, retired. P. O. Sardinia, was born in Jaokson Township November 13, 1818. He is a son of Capt. John Rice and Jane McNight., the former a native of Philadelphia, Penn., and the latter of Ireland. Capt. Rice was born near the scene of the Declaration of Independence, and on the very day of that memorable event. His father, James Rice and family, came from Ireland prior to the American Revolntion. Mrs. Rice, nee McNight, was born in Ireland, and came to America with her parents, when but a child. Capt. Rice had charge of a cavalry company in the war of 1812, and also served in the frontier of Ohio and Indiana, and participated in the engagement of Tippecanoe. In 1816, he came to this county and settled in Jackson Township, and in 1820 located in Washington Township, where he purchased a farm of 126 acres. He was a man of decided pro-slavery sentiment, and radically adhered to its doctrines and principles. He was prominently identified, with the political history of the township and county. He was a man who ever pursued his convictions of right and justice, and was eminently esteemed. His death occurred September, 1843. Mrs. Rice followed him in 1854. Samuel, the subject of this sketch, is the second son of a family of thirteen children. Alfred Rice, the eldest, left home in 1823, and went to St. Joseph, Mo. In 1856, he removed to Kansas, and was one of the framers of the constitution of that State, by the pro-slavery party. He was a Captain in the Confederate army, and subsequently served as Sheriff of Atchison County, Mo., two terms. Nolhing of his whereabouts was known till in July, 1864, when our subject accidentally met him at Fort Laramie, Idaho. Our subject was reared to manhood on a farm. July 9, 1861, he enlisted in the Fourth Independent Ohio Cavalry. He served one year and a half in the Fourth, then was transferred to the Seventh Regiment United States Volunteer Cavalry. He trained and drilled Company D, and served as Sergeant, and subsequently recruited a company in Cincinnati, and became its First Lieutenant. He had command of Company E, of the Eleventh Regiment United States Volunteers, at Fort Laramie, till the close of the war, when he was discharged, with his regiment, at Omaha, Neb. He returned home and engaged in constructing pikes, bridges, etc. January 2, 1844, he was married to Miss Serepta Marshall, a daughter of William and Rebecca Marshall. Mrs. Rice was born in Lewis County, Ky., February 14, 1827 They had three children-Rebecca J. (wife of Cornelius Holmes), Sarah E. (wife of H. U. Beck), and Eliza M. (wife of E. H. Ranney. Mr. and Mrs. Rice reared one child—James Q. Marshall. Mrs. Rice is a member of the M. E. Church. Mr. Rice is a Republican, and has been active in local politics. IRA TRACY, farmer, P. O. Sardinia, was born in the Empire State October 16, 1806. His parents, Henry and Martha (Martin) Tracy, were New Jersey people, and moved to Clermont County in the fall of 1812. The former died there in May, 1864, and the latter in 1872. Ira is next to the youngest of a family of a dozen children. He remained with his father until after he had attained his majority. In 1843, he bought a farm of 100 acres, which was then all in woods. He erected a cabin, and commenced the work of clearing. He made additions to his farm, till he owns 220 acres well-improved and highly cultivated land. He was married, in 1827,to Margaret Fer- 294 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: guson, by whom he had three children, two are living -Francis M., and Margaret, wife of E. L. Pettijohn; Lemon is deceased. Mrs. Tracy departed this life in January, 1832, and the following September Mr. Tracy joined himself in marriage with Margaret Hannahs, who bore him two children, Eh, and Enoch (deceased). Mrs. Tracy died, and our subject married for his third wife, Martha Thomas, who became the mother of ten children; of them, nine are living. Mr. Tracy has been prominently identified with the Grange since its organization. Politically, he is strictly Democratic. He served as a member of the Board of Trustees of the township for ten years, and is a man of integrity and enterprise. JOHN WRIGHT, farmer, P. 0. Sardinia, was born in Pleasant Township Nov. 7, 1814. He is a son of George and Elizabeth (Robins) Wright, natives of Pennsylvania. Mr. Wright was born July 31, 1780, and Mrs. Wright April 12, 1782. Mr. Wright came to Brown County in the year that Ohio was admitted as a State, and settled one mile south of Georgetown, where he purchased a farm of 115 acres in the woods. He was a patriot in the war of 1812. He was married, Jan. 27, 1812, to Elizabeth Robins, who bore him five children, two sons and three daughters, viz.: John, our subject, Samuel P., born September 22, 1816; Susanna, born May 27, 1819, wife of Sidney Ogden; Sarah, born November 22, 1820; and Seneth, born June 25, 1823, and died July 28, 1830. In 1827, Mr. Wright removed to Washington Township, where he died August 5, 1853. Mrs. Wright followed him November 22, 1857. Our subject is the eldest of five children, and was reared to manhood on a farm. Mr. Wright was united in marriage to Miss Anna Wardlow, daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Wardlow, and a native of Washington Township, where her birth occurred September 9, 1834. Six children were the fruits of this union ; of these, five are living–Joseph W., Nancy (wife of Levi Wardlow), Mary A. (wife of Alexander Maham), Maxamelia (wife of W. F. Wardlow), and Clara A. (wife of Henry Bonne), Elizabeth, the eldest, is deceased. Mr. Wright pursues the avocation of farming and stock-raising, in which he has been successful. He is identified- with the Masonic order, and politically is Democratic. In 1850a he was elected a member of the Board of County Commissioners, and served in that capacity six years. In 1872, he was again chosen to that office and served two terms. He was elected Township Treasurer in 1867, and filled that office eleven consecutive years. In 1881, he was again elected Treasurer, and re-elected in 1882. STERLING TOWNSHIP. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN APPLEGATE, farmer, P. 0. Eastwood, fifth child of Vincent and Ann (Lemon) Applegate, was born in Mason County, Ky., July 5, 1834. - His father was a native of Kentucky, and his mother of Maryland. His grandfather, Richard Applegate, a native of Virginia. The subject of this sketch was married in 1856, to Frances Cardie, daughter of Thomas McLain, of Sterling Township. They had one child—Wesley 0., now a resident of Illinois. Mr. Applegate emigrated to Kansas in 1856, and was there during "the border raids," and went with the first excitement to Pike's Peak ; was on the border eleven years, then went to Utah and remained three years, and then returned to Ohio. In 1879, be married a second wife, Elizabeth, daughter of Frank and Johanna Vanbelt, and a native of Holland ; they have one daughter-Stella. Mr. Applegate is a member of Locust Ridge Lodge No. 618, I. 0. 0. F., and his wife of the Catholic Church. He is an energetic farmer. JOHN ARTHUR, farmer, P. 0. Eastwood, a son of Jonas and Margaret (Reed) Arthur, was born in Clermont County, Ohio, October 6, 1825. His parents were natives of Kentucky. Isaac Reed, father of Mrs. Arthur, settled near Bethel, Clermont County, in 1800. Mr. Arthur married, in 1845, Elizabeth D.. daughter of Edward and Mary (Lilly) Hughes. They had one child—Olive (wife of Elsworth Salisbury, of Indiana. First wife died of small-pox, May, 1850, and he married, December 24, STERLING TOWNSHIP - 295 1851, Susan, daughter of Jacob Waits. They had six children, viz.: Columbus (married Ada, daughter of Ira B. Dunn), Erastus (still single), Arminda (wife of Samuel Robinson), Ohio (died at two and a half years of age), Katie (wife of Charles Hutchins), Leander and Esdras. Mr. Arthur was a Sergeant in Company K, One Hundred and Sixtieth Regiment National Guards, and in active service over five months. James Arthur (grandfather) was in the Revolutionary war, and James (father) was in the war of 1812. Mr. Arthur is a member of the Baptist Church, and Mrs. Arthur of the M. E. Church. Mr. Arthur is a farmer and mechanic. HIRAM J. BINDLEY, farmer, P. O. Eastwood, son of Edward and Rebecca (Newly) Bindley, was born in Pennsylvania April 23, 1835, of English descent. Mr. Bindley, when young, learned the trade of machinist, at which he worked until he came to Ohio in 1859. In 1860, he was married to Annie S., daughter of Edward Collins, who was born September 20, 1834. They have four children, the oldest, Ida, wife of Hugh Dyer, who is engaged in the United States mail service at Pittsburgh, Penn. Harry E., at home ; Annie and Pearly. Mr. Bindley has been extensively engaged; in the public works of this and adjoining counties for some seven years, and also attended his well-kept farm on the Williamsburg & Mt. Oreb Turnpike. His father is still living, a hale and hearty man, at the age of ninety-three years, at Cincinnati, Ohio. Mr. Bindley is one of our most systematic business men. GEORGE W. BINGAMAN, farmer; P. O. Marathon, oldest son of Solomon and Rebecca (Hook) Bingaman, was born in Highland County, Ohio, August 15, 1825. His father, Solomon, was born in Pennsylvania July 6, 1795, and came to Ohio in 1797. His mother, Rebecca Hook, was born in Brooke County, Va., in 1804. They married in 1824. The subject of this sketch was married to Nancy A., daughter of Benjamin Hook, of Highland County ; they had one daughter, Catharine, wife of William Creager. Mrs. Bingaman died when her child was an infant, and Mr. Bingaman still remains single. He has led an active and varied life, sometimes as a contractor on public works, and sometimes trading in anything he thinks there is money in. He has traveled in almost every State east of the Rocky Mountains. He was drafted during the war and paid $700 for a substitute. V. B. CREAGER,. farmer, P. O. Eastwood, son of Joseph and. Harriet (Stiles) Creager, was born in Clermont County, Ohio, November 1, 1835. His father was a native of New Jersey, and his mother of Vermont ; they came to Ohio about the year 1820. Both, were of German descent. Mr. Creager was raised on a farm and educated in the common schools. He was married, November 18, 1858, to Charlotte, daughter of Reuben and Levina Harbaugh, a native of Clermont County, of German descent. They have but one child, Peter H., born May 14, 1861, and now in business in Cincinnati. Mr. Creager was a Sergeant of Company K, One Hundred and Sixtieth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served in the Shenandoah Valley. He is a Republican, has served five years as Township Clerk, and is serving the third term of Justice of the Peace. His father was Justice of the Peace of the township for some years. Joseph Creager was a son of William and Sarah (Nitzer) Creager. Mr. Nitzer was a soldier in the Revolution. Harriet Stiles was a daughter of Benjamin and Margery (Brewster) Stiles, her mother being a sister to Ephraim Brewster, who was a Surgeon in the war of 1812, and drowned in Lake Champlain. BENJAMIN F. DYER, farmer, P. O. Georgetown, son of Joseph and Mary (Rally) Dyer, was born in Henry County, Va., December 23, 1839 ; his parents were of Irish descent. He left home at the early age of sixteen years and engaged as bill poster for Robinson's Circus, in which he traveled for two and one-half years ; came to Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1859, and to Brown County in 1860. He was married, May 3, 1861, to Jane, oldest daughter of Henry and Louisa Addinbrook, who were natives of England. Four children are the fruits of this marriage-Joseph A., Mary Lou, Thomas A. and Hattie. Mr. Dyer's systematic business capacity will be best illustrated by a statement of the businesses he has oeen engaged in for the past twenty- years, viz.: Manufacturing tobacco in 1864 ; selling goods in Mt. Oreb in 1865; with Mann's Company, shoe business, eighteen months ; in the horse trade East, 1867– 296 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: 68 ; selling goods in Mt. Oreb, 1879 ; engaged on the public works in Brown, Highland, Clinton, Fayette, Adams, Clermont and Hamilton Counties from 1870 to 1878 ; served as Warden of Ohio Penitentiary from December 7, 1879, to May 6, 1880, and during this time ran his well-cultivated farm of 330 acres. He was the Democratic nominee for Sheriff of Brown County in 1874, but was defeated. In 1881, he was elected Treasurer of the county. He is an honorable member of Locust Ridge Lodge, No. 618, I. 0. 0. F. THOMAS FOSTER, farmer, P. 0. Williamsburg, son of John and Catharine (Fry) Foster, was born in Clermont County, Ohio, April 19, 1814 both parents were natives of Virginia. His father came to Williamsburg in 1805. Mr. Foster was married in 1839 to Harriet, daughter of Capt. Stephen and Sarah (Kane) Smith. Mr. Smith was a Captain in the war of 1812, and Sarah Kane was the first white woman in Williamsburg, and her father, James Kane, the first settler. Mr. Foster only raised two daughters—Sarah, wife of J. B. Winsor, of Clermont County, and Mary Elizabeth, wife of J. W. Walker, of this county. Mr. Foster was raised on a farm and has been a farmer all his life ; he sometimes trades in horses. He and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church, of which he is a Trustee. In politics, he is a Republican. GEORGE L. HESLAR, farmer, P. 0. Union Plains, son of William and Catharine (Waits) Heslar, was born in Kentucky June 12, 1819. His father came from Germany and his mother from Pennsylvania. Mr. Heslar came to Ohio in 1829, and was married, April 26, 1838, to Ariadna Waits, by whom he had nine children—Leslie died at nineteen years of age ; Oliver, married Barbara Ellen Bishop ; Clarrissa, wife of Houston Reynolds ; Catharine, wife of George Weaver ; Anna, died at nineteen months of age; Jane, wife of Charles Ronnds ; Ada, wife of William Cramer ; Elizabeth, wife of Richard Creager; Mary, died at eight months of age. Mr. Heslar lost his first wife July 30, 1858, and remarried June 5, 1859, to Margaret, daughter of Titus and Nancy Sapp ; they had six children—Florence, Belle, David, Almeda, George L., Lucy A. and James. Mr. Heslar and wife are members of the Christian Church, of which he is Deacon and Trustee. He is a member of the Ohio Mutual Aid Association at Columbus, also a life member of the Christian Association and a Republican. He has served as Township Trustee, Assesser, Treasurer and School Director. WILLIAM HIGHT, farmer, P. 0. Eastwood, son of Ellison and Nancy (Trout) Hight, was born in Brown County, Ohio, September 13, 1834. His father was born in New Jersey in 1798, and came to Ohio in 1816 ; his mother is a native of Ohio. Mr. Bight was raised on a farm and received a common school education. He learned the carpenter trade at twenty-one years of age, and has worked at that trade and farming since. He married Mary Ellen, daughter of John and Ari Ener (Chatmers) Davidson, a native of Ohio. They had born to them eight children-Allen, Elmeters, William Henry (died at eleven months of age), Ari Etta, Katie, Nannie, Rebecca, Relle and Emma. Mr. and Mrs. Hight are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and he is Trustee, class-leader and Superintendent of Sunday school. Mr. Hight in politics is a Democrat, and is at present one of the Township Trustees, and has been Supervisor of Roads and School Director. He owns a nice farm on the Williamsburg & Mt. Oreb Turnpike. He went into the army September 28, 1864, assigned to the Fifty-first Regiment and was in the following battles : Florence, Ala., Columbia, Tenn., Franklin, Nashville ; followed Hood until he crossed the shoals and went into winter quarters at Huntsville, and was discharged January 28, 1,865. His wife died April 6, 1880. SILAS W. KING, farmer, P. 0. Mt. Oreb, son of Robert and Eliza (Robinson) King, was born in Pleasant Township, Brown Co., Ohio, September 13, 1836. His father is a nalive of Virginia, and came to Ohio when a small boy. His mother is a native of Ohio, daughter of Silas Robinson. Mr. King was married, October 3, 1865, to Mary E., daughter of Ephraim and Sarah E. (Berry) Dunn, and a native of Ohio. They have four children—George B., Robert L., Etta, Rufus, Wilbur. Mr. King was the fifth man that enlisted in the three-months service in Washington Township on the STERLING TOWNSHIP - 297 breaking-out of the rebellion. He enlisted in Capt. Foster's Independent Cavalry ; was a Corporal in second company ; after about a year's service, broke down and was discharged for disability. He is a P. G. of White Oak Lodge, No. 292, I. O. O. F., and served one year as D. D. G. M. He is a descendent of the most honored of our old pioneers, and an unwavering Democrat in politics. ANDREW LEONABD, farmer, P. O. Eastwood, son of John and Margaret (Smith) Leonard. was horn in Brown County, Ohio, May 19, 1824. and was married in 1851 to Margaret, daughter of Benjamin and Katie (Day) Reed, and by her had two children-Felissa, wife of Robert Erwino and Thomas J., who married Laura B., daughter of Walter Stevens. Mr. Leonard was raised a farmer, and, as was common in his day, only received a hmited common school education, but hrs high moral character is attested by the fact that he never swore a profane oath, never was drunk and never had a lawsuit. He is a Republican in politics, and has served as Trustee, Supervisor and School Director. Mr. Leonard lives a quiet, peaceable life on his web-tilled little farm of ninety-five acres. JOSEPH R. LONG, farmer and blacksmith, P. a Eastwood, son of Thomas and Elizabeth Long, was burn in Clermont County, Ohio, May 4, 1824. His father was a native of Pennsylvania and came to Ohio in 1812. His mother was also a native of Pennsylvania. Mr. Long was married in 1843, to Lydia Ann, daughter of Daniel and Mary (Thomas) Newberry, of Brown County. Her parents were natives of New Jersey. They raised six children—Thomas, married Elizabeth Widner ; Martha, wife of John Wilson, of Kansas ; Maria, wife of Hiram Bunion ; Mary E., wife of Charles Martin, of Kansas ; Charles, married Estella Ross ; and Alice, wife of Albert A. Hughs. Mr. Long was raised on a farm and served a regular apprenticeship to the blacksmith trade in Williamsburg, and carried on a shop ever since ; he also carried on farming for the last eighteen years. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, class-leader, Trustee, and ordained a minister since 1867, a local preacher. He is a member of the F. A. M and served in several subordinate offices. Republican in politics, he served as Justice of the Peace, Treasurer of township, and at present Trustee. GEORGE McDONOUGH, M. D., physician, Crosstown, native of Clermont County, Ohio, was born March 24, 1820; he is a son of Samuel and Lucy McDonough, both natives of Ohio, of Irish descent. Dr. McDonough was raised on a, farm till sixteen years old, when he learned the cabinet-making trade. He was married in 1839 to Eve, daughter of Robert Hutchins. To them were born eight children-Wesley, married Jane Watt ; Mary A., wife of P. Hutton ; John, married Frank Conover ; Sarah Louisa, wife of E. B. Risley ; Harris, married Emily Sloan ; Aaron, single and at home ; George, who died at seventeen years of age; and Jane, wife of George Smith. Mrs. McDonough died in 1862, and in 1863, the Doctor was married to Susan Watt. Dr. McDonough and wife are members of the U. B. Church, of which he has been a class-leader. In politics, he is a Republican. He enlisted in the Twenty-seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry in 1861 ; was elected First Lieutenant in Company K, and resigned March, 1862, on account of sickness of first wife ; here-enlisted May, 1864, in Company K, One Hundred and Sixtieth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served to the close of War. He has been practicing physician over thirty years. ARCHIBALD McLAIN, farmer, P. O. Eastwood, is the son of Archibald and Mary (Shaw) McLain, pioneers of Clermont and Brown Counties, and of whom a sketch appears elsewhere in this work. Our subject was born in what is now Brown County, Ohio (then Clermont), March 27, 1809. He was reared on a farm, and on the 28th of April, 1836, was united in marriage with Phoebe, daughter of Benjamin Ross, a native of Pennsylvania and of German descent. To this union were born the following-named children : Harrison, Mary, Edwin, Idella, Orion W., Emma A. and Henry C. Of the three sons, Edwin served in the late war with the 100-days men, and Orion served in the Fifth Regiment of Ohio Cavalry, and was wounded at the battle of Shiloh, Tenn., receiving a shell wound, for which how receives a pension. Har- rison married Emma, daughter of Robert Thurston, of Indiana, in which State they 298 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: now reside ; Mary married Alfred Bishop, of Brown County ; Edwin married Amanda Wells, of this county ; Idella became the wife of Randolph F. Bogis, of' Brown County ; Orion W. married Martha Severs, of Indiana, where they are now residing ; Emma A. is the wife of Prof. W. W. Pennell, of this county, and Henry C. married Ella, daughter of Robert Glaze, of this county. Our subject and wife are worthy members of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Salem, in which the former has served as Steward for many years. Mr. McLain has served the people of his township in various capacities for a long period of years. He was one of the early school teachers of' this section ; was Township Clerk for a period of some years, and officiated as a Justice of the Peace for nearly forty years. In politics, he is a Republican, and, as a citizen, is highly respected. ERASTUS S. MOORHEAD, farmer, P. 0. Williamsburg, was born in Ohio October 10, 1841. He is a son of Fergus and Jane (Walker) Moorhead. Fergus was born in Pennsylvania, of German and Irish descent, and Jane Walker was a native of Ohio ; his father came to Ohio about the yearl 1800. The subject of this sketch was raised on a farm until twenty years old, when, in August, 1861, he enlisted in the Twenty-seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry ; was assigned to the Western Division, and participated in the following general engagements, viz. : New Madrid, Mo.; Island No. 10 ; Farmington, Miss.; Corinth, Miss.; was then sent on detached service ; was captured at Holly Springs, paroled on the ground and sent to Columbus, Ohio, where he remained about six monthsc when he was exchanged, and again joined the regiment at Memphis, Miss. He was veteranized December 31, 1863. He was in the battle of' Decatur, Ala., and soon after was sent to the hospital sick, but rejoined the regiment before Atlanta, and participated in that siege, and was in innumerable skirmishes and in line at the grand review at Washington, D. C. He was discharged, came home and was married, October 11, 1865, to Nancy A., daughter of Greenwood K. and Corintha A. (Newton) Davidson, of Cincinnati. He lived in Hamilton County eight years ; then came here and bought a farm of 175 acres, where he and his very lady-like wife are enjoying life and wanting for nothing. WILLIAM MOORHEAD, farmer, P. 0. De La Palma, son of Patrick and Anna Moorhead, was born in Pennsylvania July 1, 1819, and came to Ohio at an early age. He was married, May 27, 1841, to Margaret Arthur, a daughter of James and Margaret (Reed) Arthur, of Clermont County, Ohio. The Arthurs and Reeds were among the first settlers in the vicinity of Bethel. Mr. Moorhead raised eleven children-Evaline C., born March 25, 1842, wife of A. Snell, of Illinois ; Otis D., born October 29, 1843, married Lucy Nowland, and resides in Iowa (Otis was a member of Company B, Forty-eight Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was wounded and taken prisoner at Banks Defeat, and paroled and discharged on acoount of his wounds); Arthur, born May 13, 1845, died November 19, 1848 ; Caroline, born May 27, 1847, wife of Henry C. Winkle, of Clermont County ; Alfred, born July 14, 1849, died September 13, 1849 ; Missourie, born March 12, 1851, married John Pelton, and died July 23a 1878 ; Martha J., born October 3, 1853, wife of Oscar Jones, of Clermont County, Ohio ; Ira, born July 31, 1856, a resident of Illinois ; Elizabeth, born October 4, 188, married P. R. Graham, who was drowned in an ice pond in Butler County July 1, 1882 ; Esther, born February 12, 1862, and James V., born April 10, 1864. Mr. Moorhead is a turner by trade. He worked at turning most of his time, leaving his boys to farm his little place of seventy-two acres. Has been a member of Lodge No. 26, F. A. M., since 1840. Democrat,. and for many years the party leader in the township. He never sought office, but his stern, honest character has placed him in many positions of trust, such as collecting the taxes, charge of the relief fund during the war, Township Trustee and School Director. Mr. Moorhead serenely looks back on a well spent life. Family record of Patrick Moorhead: Patrick, born October 1, 1776, died January 31, 1827 ; Ann, born September 27, 1771, died October 20, 1832 ; Joseph, born February 14, 1801, died October, 1843 ; Fergus, born November 11, 1802, died December 16, 1813 ; Sarah, born January 24, 1805, died September 16, 1805 ; Jane, born September 30, 1806, still living ; James, born March 13, 1809, died, 1838; Catharine, STERLING TOWNSHIP - 299 born May I, 1811, died March 5, 1853 ; John, born October 18, 1814, died February, 1843. The youngest is the subject of this sketch. JOHN T. PARKER, farmer, P. O. Five Mile, son of William and Patience (Drummond) Parker, was born in Clermont County, Ohio, October 11, 1826 ; his parents were natives of New Jersey, and came to Ohio in an early day. The subject of this sketch was married, in 1846, to Savilla, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Park) Hare, of Green Township. Mr. and Mrs. Parker had two children-Mary, wife of George Hill, and William, who died at thirteen years of age. Mr. Parker has a nicely improved farm of seventy-five acres, upon which he lives. Himself and wife are members of the Christian Church. He is Republican in politics, and though he never seeks office, he has served as Supervisor of Roads and School Director. W. W. PENNELL, teacher, Ripley, son of David and Nancy (Snedaker) Pennell, was born in Brown County, Ohio, October 17, 1850. His father was a native of Pennsylvania and a soldier of the war of 1812, of Irish and German descent. The subject of this sketch was put to the shoe bench when old enough, and learned that trade, but having an inquiring mind and high aspirations, he attended Russellville High School and has been teaching for the last twelve years. He is one of our most enterprising and successful teachers. He was married to Emma A., daughter of A. McLain, of Sterling Township. He is a member of Ash Ridge Lodge, No. 492, I. O. O. F., and Lafayette Encampment, No. 51. He is a man of energy and enterprise, and is bound to leave his mark in the world. MARION PHILLIPS, farmer, P. O. Marathon, son of John and Anna (Ross) Phillips, was born in Kentucky January 22, 1831, and came to Ohio in 1844. He was raised on a farm, received a common school education, and was married in 1857 to Mary, daughter of John and Mary (Kramer) Morgan, pioneers in Ohio. By this marriage he has four children-Nancy Jane, Joseph Bruce, Ida May and Thomas, all of whom are still under the parental roof. Mr. Phillips served nine months in the One Hundred and Seventy-fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, but was crippled by the cars at Cincinnati, soon after enlistment and disabled for active service. His father, John Phillips, was a soldier of the war of 1812. Mr. Phillips is a Democrat in politics, and has filled most of the offices in his township, including Treasurer three years; at present he is one of the Trustees of the township. He is one of our best farmers, as his well kept farm attests. JAMES POLLOCK, farmer, P. O. Williamsburg, son of Ezekiel and Mary (Findley) Pollock, was born in Hamilton County, Ohio, October 22, 1816. His father was a native of Pennsylvania, and came to Ohio in 1798. His mother was of New Jersey and came to Ohio, 1806. The subject of this sketch was raised on a farm, and married to Lucinda, daughter of John and Katie (Snider) McCowan, in August, 1839. They have raised five children—Minervao wife of William Latimer, of this township ; Hiram, a citizen of Indiana ; Amanda, wife of Burwell Britton, of Clermont County ; Ezekiel, who resides in this State; and Kate, at home. Mr. Pollock has done considerable business in buying land, improving it and selling, be first bought thirty-six acres in Hamilton County, at $9 per acre, and sold it at $40, and went to Illinois, stayed six months, and came back minus $400 ; bought John Worman's farm for $1,800, and eighteen months after sold for $2,600 ; then bought sixty-four acres of H. Thompson for $1,200 ; and two years after sold it for $1,900 ; then bought out the Butler heirs, and four years later sold at a profit of $2,500 ; then bought the Dennis farm at $40 per acre, and three months later sold for $46 per acre ; then bought the Simpkins farm at $35 per acre, and one year after sold for $43 ; then again bought the Dennis farm at $40 per acre, lived on it seven years, and sold it for $50 ; then in 1870 came here and bought at $34.30 per acre, and sold a part at $40 per acre, retaining 105 acres. He is a consistent Democrat, and an industrious, honest citizen. JOHN W. RICHEY, farmer, P. O. Mt. Oreb, was born in Lewis Townshipa this county, May 25, 1843. His parents were David and Annie (Trout) Richey, the former a native of Clermont County, Ohio, and of English and German descent, and the latter a native of this county and of German descent. Our subject was reared on a 300 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: farm, and at the breaking-out of the war of the rebellion volunteered in Company H, Fifty- ninth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and participated .in the battles of Stone River, Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, Chattanooga. Pumpkin Vine Ridge, Crab Orchard, Peach Tree Creek and Atlanta, having served two years and nine months. On the fifth of July, 1867. Mr. Richey married Harriet J. Miller, who was born December 3, 1851. She was the daughter of David L. Miller. Our subject removed from Lewis to Sterhng Township in the spring of 1882, and is residing on a farm situated on the Williamsburg & Mt. Oreb Turnpike. In politics, he is a Republican. ALPHEUS REED, farmer, P.O.Eastwood, son of Benjamin and Katie Ann (Day) Reed, was born in Brown County January 29, 1838. Benjamin Reed was born in Clermont County, Ohio, April 10. 1800, his father. Isaac Reed, being one of the first settlers. Katie A. Day, daughter of Absalom Day, was also among the pioneers. The subject of this sketch was married, December 30, 1860, to Mary T. Simpkins, a daughter of Absalom and Elizabeth Simpkins, and a native of Pennsylvania. They had born to them five children—Benjamin A., Elizabeth, Joseph E.. Millicent D. and Carrie Lee. Mr. Reed was raised on a farm and has been a farmer all his life. He is a Democrat in politics, and for nine years was a School Director. He and his wife are members of the Patrons of Husbandry. He is an honest, industrious farmer, such as build up communities. MARTIN REDDICK, farmer, P. 0. Marathon, a native of Clermont County, Ohio, was born January 22, 1812, and is a son of Richard and Mary Miller Reddick, who came to Ohio about the year 1800. His days were spent on a farm until sixteen years old, when he went to Cincinnati and drove team nine years. He was married March 23, 1837, to Matilda, daughter of William and Catharine Nitzer, who was born March 30, 1812, in Essex County, N. J., and came to Ohio with her parents when five years old. Mr. Reddick and wife raised eight children-Richard P., married Esther Cramer ; Emily Jane, wife of P. P. Applegate ; William M., married Mary Jane Birsall ; Elisha, married Sarah Reed ; Theodore, married Evaline Boose ; Mary Elsie, wife of Abram Liming Maria Louisa, wife of Alexander Work ; and Hannah A., wife of Walter Gordon. Mr. Reddick bought the farm where he now resides in 1839, and moved on it. Besides his own family;he has raised three orphan children. His boys made the following honorable record during the war of the rebellion. Richard Red- dick was in the Seventy-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry; William in the First Ohio Volunteer Cavalry and went with Sherman to the sea ; and Elisha was in the Forty-eighth, and wounded at Shiloh, in three places. Mr. Reddick is an old school Democrat and served in the capacity of Supervisor and School Director for some time. STEWARD ROUNDS (deceased), son of Daniel and Martha (Richardson) Rounds, was born in the State of Maryland March 1, 1808, of English descent. Mr. Rounds was married, November 11, 1840, to Rebecca M., daughter of Samuel and Phoeba (Williams) Trahoon, and a native of Kentucky. They raised seven children, viz., William C., who served during the war in the Fifty-ninth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and is now a resident of California ; Mary J., wife of George B. DeWitt ; Amelia, wife of George W. Wilson, Charles A., married Jenny Healer ; Steward, married Irene Hatton : Julia A., wife of William Wright; and Samuel W., inspector of material on the C. & S. E. R. R., Kentucky. Mr. Rounds was raised on a farm, and was in the grocery business twelve or fourteen years in Maysville, Ky., after which he came to Ohio. in 1849 and settled on this farm in 1856. He was a member of the F. & A. M., and Mrs. Rounds of the M. E. Church. Since Mr. Rounds' death, Mrs. Rounds cultivates the farm. JUDGE THOMAS SHELDON, farmer, P. 0. Five Mile, son of Thomas and Mary (Burr) Sheldon, was born August 11, 1807, in the State of New Jersey, of Eng- lish and Welsh descent, and camewith his parents to Ohio, in 1818. He was married in 1831 to Elizabeth, daughter of Samuel Bradbury, a native of Clermont County, of English descent ; her parents came to Ohio about 1800. They had born to them six children—Mary S. still single ; Caroline, wife of A. Scott, of Green Township ; Elizabeth, wife of Elder C. W. Garoutte, of Dayton ; Lydia B., wife of Alfred Conner, of Perry Township ; Anna H., wife of Tayler Conner, of Sterling Township ; and Dr. S. B. Sheldon STERLING TOWNSHIP - 301 Judge Sheldon settled in Tate Township, Clermont County, Ohio, in 1833, and served as Justice of the Peace eleven years, when he was appointed Associate Justice on the Common Pleas bench of Clermont County, and served seven years. He was Trustee of Tate Township. He removed to Brown County in 1853, and has been Trustee of Sterling Township, and Justice of the Peace six years, also a Notary Public over forty years. His business ability and sterling honesty have kept him in business all his life, but he always operated a nicely kept farm. He is a member of the Christian Church, licensed to preach in 1840 and Clerk of the General Conference thirty-one years. He lost his first wife and married Mary, daughter of Thomas Fitzwater, and widow of J. J. Thompson, July 4, 1874. Few men can look back on a more busy or well-spent life than Judge Sheldon, who is venerated and respected by all. DR. S. B. SHELDON, physician, P. O. Five Mile, youngest child of Thomas and Mary Sheldon, was born in Tate Township, Clermont Co., Ohio, December 16, 1842, and was raised on a farm, and received a good oommon school education. He enlisted as a private December, 1861, in the Forty-eighth Ohio Volunteer Infantry ; was veteranized in 1854, and was discharg3d in January, 1865. He participated in the following hard-fought battles : Shiloh, Corinth, Holly Springs, Yazoo Swamp, Arkansas Post, Magnolia Hills, Champion Hills, Black River Bridge, siege of Vicksburg and Jackson. He graduated in Miami School of Medicine and Surgery, Cincinnati, in 1869, and commenced the practice of medicine. He was married, December 25, 1872, to Ruth A., daughter of James and Elizabeth Dennison of Cincinnati, and sister of Dr. Dennison, of Westboro. Dr. Sheldon is a respected member of the I. O. O. F. fraternity ; he is a well-read physician, and enjoys an extensive practice. WILLIAMS N. STEWARD, merchant and farmer, P. O. Crosstown, son of Thomas and Elizabeth ( McIntosh) Steward, was born in Sterling Township October 14, 1834. His father and mother were natives of New York, and came to Ohio in 1820. He was raised on a farm until sixteen years old, when he commenced the carpenter trade, at which he has worked at intervals ever since. He was married, February, 1855, to Malissa, danghter of Peter Malott, and a native of Clermont County, of German descent, by whom he had three children—Annie, wife of James McKewer, of Clermont County ; Posy E., single and is running a blacksmith shop in this township ; and William Sherman, single and works on the farm. Mr. Steward keeps a general assortment of goods, and is doing a thriving business; he also owns a well-cultivated farm. Thomas Steward, father of William, made the first brick made in Georgetown. STEPHEN WAITS, farmer, P. O. ,Eastwood, son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Day) Waits, was born in Sterling Township March 14, 1824. Jacob Waits was born at Red Stone Fort, Penn.; came to Kentucky in 1802, and to Sterling Township soon after. Elizabeth Day was born in Sterling Township September 21, 1800, the first white child born on Crane Run. Mr. Waits was married in December 28, 1848, to Annie, daughter of Levi and Sarah Smallwood, and raised five children—Granville A., married Louisa, daughter of Hiram Malott ; Henry, married Barbara, (laughter of Alcana Malott ; Sarah E., wife of Milton C. Ballanger ; Minnie E., single and at home, and Iva Jane, also at home. The two boys, Granville and Henry, are running a flouring mill at Mt. Oreb. Mr. Waits is a model farmer and owns 195 acres of land, made by his own industry. James Waits, his grandfather, was a soldier in the Revolution, and died at ninety-five years of age. Jacob Waits' father moved to Missouria and came back, and died at eighty-six years of age, after raising a family of twelve children. GEORGE W. WILSON, farmer, P. O. Eastwood, son of Curtis and Isabel (Gray) Wilson, was born in Sterling Township, Brown Co., Ohio, May 1, 1834. His father was a native of Vermont, and his mother of Hamilton County. George Gray, grandfather, was a soldier of the war of 1812, and was the largest man in his regiment, being six feet and seven inches in his stockings, and weighing 250 pounds. The subject of this sketch was married, in 1862, to Amelia Bell, daughter of Steward and Minerva Rounds. They have six children—Alice (wife of John M. Arthur), William, Steward, Lawrence, Bertha, Isaac Sharp. Mr. Wilson was raised on a farm, and now occupies a nice little farm of his own near Eastwood Station on the C. & E. R. R. He is a Democrat of the old school. 302 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: BYRD TOWNSHIP. WILLIAM H. H. EDWARDS, farmer, P. 0. Russellville, next to the youngest son of Darias and Jane Edwards, was born in Byrd Township July 17, 1840. October 10, 1861, he rallied to his country's call, and enlisted in Company A, Seventieth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He took part in the following engagements : Shiloh Corinth, Vicksburg, LaGrange, Jackson and Lookout Mountain. He veteranized, and January 5, 1864, re-enlisted in the same company, and went on Sherman's long and toilsome march to the sea. He fought in all the battles up to Statesboro, Ga., where he, with fifteen others, was captured. He was confined in Florence prison three months till March, 1865, when he was paroled. He was honorably discharged June 15, 1865. He was married December 24, 1869, to Miss Lizzie T. Spears, a daughter of Spencer Spears. Three children were given to bless this union—Spencer D., Arthur E. and Archie H. (twins). Mr. and Mrs Edwards are members of the Christian Church. He owns a good farm of 120 acres. WILLIAM A. GRIMES, farmer, P. 0. Decatur. Joshua Grimes, the grandparent of our subject, located in this township, near the Adams County line about the year 1807. He cleared a farm and raised a family. John, the father of Williama our subject, was then only sixteen years of age. He, John, married Mary Geeslin and they raised a family of nine children, six boys and three girls. Of these children, seven are living. Grandparent and father of William A., both died in this county ; the latter in 1862. Both bore an active part in the early settlement of Brown County, and took an active interest in the M. E. Church, as well as township and county affairs. William A. Grimes was the fourth son born to his parents in Byrd Township, Brown County, in 1834. He was married in 1857, to Miss Julia, daughter of Noah and Martha Pettingen. Mr. Grimes has always taken a keen interest in the growth and advancement of Brown County. For twenty years he has been prominently identified with the M. E. Church at Decatur, and is one of the enterprising, energetic farmers of the county. His living children are John W., Mary E., Minerva J., Laura, Maud and Ella. His estimable mother, who servives the father, is at this time living in the eighty-second year of her age. DAVID IIATFIFLD, farmer, an old and worthy pioneer, was born in Byrd Township October 15, 1805. His parents, Thomas and Martha (Adamson), were natives of Pennsylvania. They removed to Mason County, Ky., and April 4, 1804, came to Byrd Township, where Mr. Hatfield purchased a tract of 200 acres of land. This was all in woods, and he made the first improvements by clearing a spot and erecting a log cabin. They both died in Byrd Township, respected for their social traits of character. They were the parents of ten children, of whom only one, the subject of our sketch, is living, viz. : Thomas, John, Jonas, Isom, David, Mary, Sarah, Martha, Deborah and Betsey. David was married, in 1826, to Lettise Middleton, by whom he had ten children; of these four are living, viz.: Cornelia (wife of Russell West), David B., George E. and Ferdinand. Mrs. Hatfield died June 16, 1861, and May 30, 1869, Mr. Hatfield married Matilda Middleswart, who bore him two children, of these Mary L. is living. Mr. and Mrs. Hatfield are members of the Liberty Christian Church. Mr. Hatfield owns a farm of 118 acres of well improved land, and follows tilling the soil. THOMAS C. HENRY, son of Col. John W. and Melinda Henry, was born in Byrd Township, April 16, 1852. He passed his early life on his father's farm, and was educated in the common schools. He celebrated his marriage, December 2, 1874, with Miss Josephine Wilson, a native of Union Township. She was born August 4, 1853, and is a daughter of John W. and Harriet Wilson. Three children were added to this union—Martha B., born August 13, 1876 ; George F., born May 6, 1878, and James W., born October 13, 1881. Mr. Henry located on his farm in 1880, and is BYRD TOWNSHIP - 303 by occupation a farmer and stock-raiser. He and wife associate with the Christian Church. He is identified with the Grange, and in politics is a Republican. He filled the office of Township Trustee one term, 1881. He is a young man of enterprise and energy. GEORGE E. HOWLAND, merchant, Decatur, son of Willis and Susan Howland, was born in Byrd Township November 20, 1849. His falher dying when he was two years old, and his mother in his seventh year, he was taken by his grandfather, James Edwards, who cared for him and his wants till be was fourteen, when he started out in life working by the month, at $13 per month. He continued in this employment five years, then worked at blacksmithing two years. In 1867, he formed partnership with M. :A. Neal in huckstering. In April, 1872, he engaged in the mercantile trade with a capital of $3,700, which he had accumulated in other pursuits. By close attention and careful management, he has achieved a good success, and has established a large business. In 1882, he erected a fine store building at a cost of $2,500. He was married, June 12, 1879, to Miss Nannie Howland, a daughter of William and Jane Howland. She bore him two children—Orville Ray and Bertha Lee. Mr. Howland is serving his third term as Township Treasurer. Politically, he is a Republican. He is a young man of sterling business qualities, and well merits the successs which he has acquired. JAMES P. MOORE, farmer, P. O. Decatur, is a son of Samuel and Betsy (Gilliland) Moore, natives of Virginia and Pennsylvania respectively. He (Samuel) came to Adams County with his father, James Moore, in 1815. James was a native of Rockbridge County, Va., and ranked among the early pioneers of Adams County ; he died in 1835. Samuel is at this time living in the seventy-seventh years of his age. His wife (Betsy) died in 1862. The subject of this sketch was born or the homestead in Liberty Township in 1830. Securing such education as could be had in the schools of the day, he followed teaching for twenty years in the district schools of Brown, Adams and Champaign Counties. He was married in his native township, Adams County, in 1856, to Miss Mary A., daughter of William B. Ellis. To them eight children have been born, seven of whom are living, viz., William E., Samuel A., Louis E John T. Lorena, Ella C. and George H. Mr. Moore moved to Brown County in 1869, and settled on his present estate, consisting of 157 acres, valued at $40 per acre. He is Township Trustee and School Director, and an Elder in the Liberty Presbyterian Church. He was appraiser of the township in 1880, and served on the committee of elections, and has always taken an active interest in public affairs. Politically, he is a Republican. WILLIAM F. PICKERILL (deceased). The subject of this memoir was a native of Kentucky. He was born November 18, 1804. In 1810, he, with his parents, Samuel and Mary Pickerill, emigrated to Brown County, and located on the homestead of William F. Pickerill in Byrd Township. Samuel Pickerill was a drummer in the American Revolution. He entered 160 acres of land on Eagle Creek, and died May 3, 1850, aged ninety-six years. William F. was reared to maturity on his father's farm. March 27, 1825, he was married to Abigail Fisher, who was born January I, 1804, and by her had eleven children, of whom eight are living. He was prominently identified with the growth and development of Byrd Township, and for many years served in the capacity of Trustee. He was a member of the Board of County Commissioners one term. He aided largely in organizing and founding the Liberty Church, of which he remained a prominent and useful member till his death, April 25, 1864. He was closely attached to his church and ils various missions. His political affiliations were originally with the Democratic party, but at the organization of the Republican element, he became a hearty and able indorser of its doctrines and principles. He was a man of good and noble traits of character, and ever pursued an honest course. Samuel W. Pickerill, son of the subject of this sketch, was born on the homestead March 10, 1841 ; June 30, 1861, he married Mary J. Howland, a daughter of John and Sarah Howland, and a native of Byrd Township, where she was born August 31, 1844. Six children were the fruits of this union—John R., Caroline, Sarah J., Jesse and Florence G.; Julia, the eldest, is deceased, In May, 1864, Mr. 304 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: Pickerill enlisted as a member of Company K, One Hundred and Sixty-second Regiment Ohio National Guards, and served as Corporal till September 1, 1864, when discharged. He has served as Township Trustee five years, and was instrumental in organizing No. 561 Eagle Grange. He owns a farm of 230 acres, and is a successful agriculturist. Green N. Pickerill, youngest son of William F. Pickerill, was born September 21, 1845. In May, 1864, he volunteered in Company A, Seventieth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He joined the regiment at Raleigh, N. C., and marched to the sea. He then went to Washington, D. C.a and attended the grand review, then was sent to Little Rock, Ark. thence to Camp Dennison, Ohio, where he was honorably discharged August, 1865. He was on the unfortunate boat Argosa that exploded forty miles above Cairo, resulting in the death of twenty soldiers. He married, January 24, 1868, Fanny D. Reynolds, a daughter of James and Eva Reynolds, of Marion County, Iowa, formerly old residents of Rrown County. They have five children-Eva, Clarence, Leroy, Jimmie and George. He was Township Trustee two terms, and inherits the political views of his father. He occupies the old homestead with his mother, and is engaged in farming. JOHN M. THOMPSON, insurance agent, Decatur, is the son of J. P. and Amelia Thompson. He was born at Decatur May 20, 1858, and has maintained a residence there ever since. He attended the village schools until 1876, when he entered the Normal School at West Union, then under the superintendence of Prof. W. A. Clark. In 1877, he attended the Normal School at Decatur, under the instruction of Prof. William Stevenson, and fitted himself for a teacher, but has never followed this avocation. He has been variously engaged, and is now in the insurance work. JOHN WEST, farmer, an old and highly esteemed pioneer of Brown Countya was born January 1, 1797. He is a son of John and Eleanor West. His father was a soldier in the war of the Revolution, and emigrated to Brown County, with his family, in 1798, and lived four years under the Territorial government of Ohio. He died in August, 1808, aged fifty years. Our suoject was reared to manhood on the farm. In 1816, he located on a farm one-half mile north of his present farm, and in 1832 removed to his present location. He was married, January 15, 1817, to Louisa Steward, daughter of Joseph and Lovina Steward, by whom he had the following children—Susan, Eleanor, James, William W., Joseph S., Abigail and Caroline. Mr. West is a prominent member of the Christian Church. Politically, he is a Democrat. He served his township as Trustee and Treasurer for many years, He owns a valuable farm of 202 acres, and has always pursued that avocation. Mr. West was born at Kenton Station, Ky., and when one year of age his parents removed to Brown County, where he has spent the remainder of his life. He has passed the meridian of life, and is now going down into the shades of the valley. Over fourscore years of his existence have been employed in the growth And improvement of Brown County. His hand of assistance has been felt in the church and its missions, and in all educational, benevolent and charitable enterprises, and his life can be said to have been one of usefulness and success. He reared a large family, all of whom are filling positions of usefulness and respectability. REV. J. S. WEST, pastor of the Church of Christ, Liberty Chapel charge, is the third son of John and Lovina West. He was born in Byrd Township December 7, 1825. He received his education in Franklin College, Harrison County, Ohio, from which he graduated in September, 1854. When of age, he engaged in teaching, which he followed at intervals for thirty years. In April, 1855, he was assigned the pastorate of Liberty Chapel charge, and labored with its people till 1857, when he was honored with the trust of Representative. He served two years with credit to himself and to the utmost satisfaction of his constituents. In 1859, he resumed charge of Liberty Chapel, and has since been its pastor. His labors as minister have been effroient, and the church under his care has prospered. April 26, 1855, he was united in holy matrimony with Miss Susan Dixon, daughter of William and Mary (Carr) Dixon. Mrs. West was born in Union Township, April 28, 1833. This union was blessed with the following children, viz.: Louise, John W., M Lry L., William N.. Thomas A., James H., Joseph S., Oscar A., Martha E., Sadie W. and Susie. BUSINESS REFERENCES GEORGETOWN. L. B. Leeds, Editor Brown County News. W. W. McKnight, Attorney at Law. W. W. Young, Attorney at Law. George P. Tyler, Probate Judge. John P. Biehn, Attorney at Law. W. H. P. Denny, Editor Gazette. C. N. McGroarty, Editor. David Tarbell, Attorney at Law. John Lafabre, Attorney at Law. J. P. Helbling, Sheriff. Adam Stephen, Grocer. W. W. Ellsberry, Physician. Rufus L. Fite, Attorney at Law. W J Thompson, Altorney at Law. W. J. Jacobs, Audilor. Enos B. Fee, Physician. E. F. Blair, Hardware. John R. Moore, Prosecuting Attorney. Charles B. Fee, Mayor. C. P. O'Mara, Tobacco Dealer. Christian Single, Miller. A. M. Ellsberry, Physician. H. C. Loudon, Leaf Tobacco. G. L. McKibben, County Surveyor. Y. Stephenson, Physician. D. V. Pearson, Altorney at Law. B. L. Wilson, Deputy Auditor. R. J. Stevens, Photographer. Robert Young, Woolen Mill. G. Pinckard, Saddler. C. A. White, Attorney at Law. John D. White, Attorney at Law T. Steele, Blacksmith. S. W. Shepherd, Physician. Frederick Pisch, Blacksmith. L. Arzeno, Jeweler. John A. Tweed, Leal Tobacco. J. H. Lawwill, Grocer. D. W. C. Loudon, Judge Court Common Pleas. Eli B. Parker, Attorney at. Law. W. S. Whiteman, Cashier Firsl. National Bank. H. B. Higgins, Deputy Clerk. R. E. Campbell, Attorney at Law. Albert G. Fite, Attorney at Law. S. P. Evans, Dentist. David Thomas, Attorney at Law. L. B. Miles, Dentist. G. L. Ellis, Recorder. B. F. Woods, Deputy Recorder. David B. Thompson, National Union Hotel. B. F. Dyer, Treasurer. PLEASANT TOWNSHIP. William Pangburn, Minister Christian Church. Frederick Shuster, Miller. W. H. Prentice, Railroading, Chattanooga, Tenn. UNION TOWNSHIP. RIPLEY. J. C. Leggett, Hardware. Chambers Baird, Ateorney at Law. W. B. Evans, Banker. A. J. Stivers, Banker. William H. Sly, Attorney at Law. W. D. Young, Attorney at Law. W. W. Gilliland, Attorney at Law. F. F. Shaw, Ins. Agt. and Notary Public. J. C. Newcomb, Edilor Bee and Times. W. A. Dixon, Physician. J. C. Winters, Physician. Robert Fulton, Druggist and Grocer, Proprietor Livery and Feed Stable. Proprietor of Ripley & Hillsboro and Ripley & Georgetown Slage Lines. 306 - BUSINESS REFERENCES. M. M. Murphy, Druggist. Lewis Reinert, Bakery. Frederick Rutz, Boots and Shoes. W. H. Power, Piano Maker. William Rade, Piano Maker. J. L. Wylie, Physician. W. T. Galbreath, Banker. J. T. McCormick, Tobacco Dealer. N. P. Wiles, Merchant. Albert White, Grocer. L. Grim, Jr., Furniture Dealer. M. Beyersdorfer, Cigar Manufacturer. George Scheer, Miller. J. S. Atwood, Livery. J. P. Parker, Manufacturer. J. McMillen, Dealer in Ohio and Monongahela Coal, also Salt. W. L. Mockbee, Manufacturer. Charles Zaumseil, Jeweler. M. Linn, Dry Goo rs and Groceries. N. S. De Vore, Merchant. F. X. Frebis, Grocer. P. Paebst, Merchant. G. L. Kirkpatrick, Tobacco Dealer. N. Becker, Merchant. J. A. Steen, Dentist. J. M. Hughes, Carriage, Buggy and Wagon Manufacturer, Blacksmithing. etc. G. Bambach, Attorney at Law. A. C. Bodmer, Baker. A. Groppenbocher, Merchant. G. F. Young, Tobacco Dealer. Carl Linn, Clothing Merchant. Henry Fleig, Grocer. William Schaehfer, Merchant. Peter Benua, Merchant. W. A. Dixon, Physician. J. S. Kinkead, Merchant. Spencer Speers, Tobacco Dealer. Joseph M. Schwallie, Tobacco Dealer. John Coslett, Jr., Miller. LEVANNA. Boyd Manufacturing Company, Saw, Planing Mill, etc. C. W. Boyd, General Lumber Dealer. R. B. Jones, Secretary and Treasurer Boyd Manufacturing Company. T. J. White, Superintendent Boyd Manufacturing Company. W. O. Daum, Bookkeeper Boyd Mannfacturing Compahy. J. W. Bonner, Foreman Boyd Manufacturing Company. LEWIS TOWNSHIP. HIGGINSPORT. Alfred N. Young, Dealer in Leaf Tobacco. C. E. Harrison, Revenue Service. B. F. Drake. Dealer in Leaf Tobacco. Wesley Love, Physician. Alfred Loudon, Dealer in Leaf Tobacco. J. P. Dougherty, Minister. Louis F. Walther, Merchant. Taylor Manchester, Tobacco Dealer. D. Boles, Blacksmith.. D. B. Young, Attorney at Law. William Duffey, Grain and Whisky. A. F. Chapman, Carpenter. J. W. Pinckard, Blacksmith, William Yearsley, Blacksmith. Joseph W. Brookbank, Carpenter. Edward Cassat, Cabinet. Maker. J. D. Winters, Livery. J. H. Williamson, Physician. D. S. Guthrie, Physician. Samuel Thomas, Livery. J. C. Dugan, Dealer in Leaf Tobacco. FEESBURG. A. W. Trout, Merchant. John E. White, Merchant. M. X. White, Saw Mill and Carpenter. W. L. Thomas, Florist, P. 0. Augusta, Ky. A. J. Thompson, Superintendent County Infirmary, P. O. Georgetown. Warren W. Ellis, Carpenter. PERRY TOWNSHIP. FAYETTEVILLE. John McConn, Hotel. Rev. John Bowe, Priest. Leo Brulport, Merchant.. P. Savage, Attorney. F. Eichler, Physician. J. M. Hall, Physician. Ann Hanson, Hotel. S. J. Fitzpatrick, Druggist. Adolph Dietrich, Tinner Joseph Conrard, Undertaker and Wagon Maker. James McCafferty, Merchant. J. B. Campbell, Sample Room SAINT MARTINS. F. X. Dutton, Priest Saint Martin's Ursuline Convent. John Wood, Saloon and Grocery. J. J. Arnold, Merchant BUSINESS REFERENCES - 307 CHASETOWN, FAYETTEVILLE P. O. Francois Amot, Blacksmith. Joseph Barber. Saloon and Grocery. N. Guies, Dry Goods, Groceries, Liquors, Cigars, etc. VERA CRUZ P. O. H. Piffmeyer, Pnest. Mathias Schmitz, Saloon. A. McQuillan, Jr., Teacher. J. Volter, General Store, P. O. Fayetteville. Joshua Lear, Miller, P. O. Westboro, Clinton County. Thomas B. Matthews, Hame Manufactory, Ferristown, P. O. St. Martin's. H. J. Hagan, Plant Grower and Florist, P. O. Westboro, Clinton County. G. Carlier, Carpenter, P. O. Fayetteville. John Imhoff, General Store, P. O. Blanchester, Clinton County. A. Pertuset, Carpenter, P. O. Fayetteville. HUNTINGTON TOWNSHIP. ABERDEEN. Massie Beasley, Justice of the Peace and Notary Public. J. W. Guthrie, Physician. James Helm, Lumber and Coal Dealer. T. Heaton, Physician. Elijah Davis, Postmaster. James L. Hawk, Salesman. Leroy P. Cord, Lawyer. C. C. Lawwill, Teacher. R. W. Purdy, Physician and Surgeon. O. B. Spears, Tobacconist. B. B. Campbell, Saw-mill. T. F. Hill, Grocer. Joseph H. Marvin, Grocer. HIETT William H. Evans, Physician and Surgeon. Samuel Evans, Juseice of lhe Peace and Blacksmith. W. D. Grierson, Merchant. Edmund Martin, Dealer in Horses, P. O. Ripley. P, W. Waldron, Teacher and Farmer, P. O. Aberdeen. Rufus H. McDaniel, Minister, P. O. Decatur. CLARK TOWNSHIP. HAMERSVILLE. William Neal, Merchant. J. C. Stiers, Postmaster and Merchant. McCaskey & Love, Physicians. Thomas G. Lucas, Clerk. S. B. Smith, Minister. O. P. Fite, Saw-mill. John Early, Station Agent. T. B. McChesny, Blacksmith. S. W. Blair, Station Agent C., G. & P. R. R. Joel J. Jones, Blacksmith and Wagon Maker. W. O. Perkins, Carpenter. J. Thornton, Chair Manufactory and Sawmill, P. O. Hannersville. D. R. Case, Teacher and Farmer, P.O. Hamersville. J. W. Liming, Teacher, P. O. Hamersville. Levi Wilson, Dealer in Agricultural Implements. P. O. Hamersville J. B. Lawwill, Ministerc P. O. Hamersville. FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP. ARNHEM. C. L. Miller, Hotel. G. C. Reisinger, Saw-mill. Ethan A. Lindsay, Postmaster. Henry Bohl, Blacksmith. Peter Bohrer, Carpenter. Louis Kattine, Brewer. Frederick Kautz, Dry Goods. David G. Devore, Lawyer, P. O. Georgetown. PIKE TOWNSHIP. SURRYVILLE P. O. C. C. Donley, Merchant. Hattie Banks, Grocery. Joseph Young, Teacher. LOCUST RIDGE. W. H. Jones, Merchant. N. B. Brooks, Justice of the Peace and Teacher. R. R. Vaughan, Merchant. NEW HARMONY. Lewis Thompson, Merchant. 308 - BUSINESS REFERENCES. WHITE OAK STATION. Perry Hoss, Agent C. & E. R. R. Columbus S. Arthur, Lumberman. V. B. Young, Teacher and Farmer. EAGLE TOWNSHIP. FINCASTLE. E. L. Carey, Miller. Nelson Long, Juslice of the Peace. Mary :NV. Winters, Proprieeor " Cottage House." William T. Hicks, Merchant. J. L. Baird, Physician and Surgeon. JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP. RUSSELLVILLE. W. P. Williams, Carriage Trimming. Samuel Wilkins, Tailor: Walker Mefford, Minisler. S. A. Conn, Miller. SCOTT TOWNSHIP. NEW HOPE. R. :B. McCall, Physician. J. G. Thompson, Wagon Maker. William A. Bivans, Physician. F. M. Potter, Merchant. J. J. Case, Teacher. J. C. Vandament, Minister. WHITE OAK VALLEY. WAHLSBURG P. O. J. W. Robbins, Merchanl. R. McCall, Teacher. WAHLSBURG P. O. Peter Wahl, Merchanl. James R. Robertson, Carpenter and Builder. G. W. Leonard, Blacksmith. GREEN TOWNSHIP. MOUNT OREB E. B. Lancaster, Attorney at Law. H. H. Jones, Justice of the Peace and Noeary Public. Crawford & Miller, Merchants. G. T. Groves, Merchant. J. L. Moler, Holel Keeper. J. E. H. Day, Teacher. J. M.. Cook, Manufacturer. GREEN RUSH. UNION PLAINS P. O. E. A. Tissandier, Merchant. FIVE MILE P. O. J. D. Shannon, General Store. Emile Andriot, Groceries and Liquors. Washburn & Spicer, Millers. David McMullen, Blacksmith. Andrew J. MeFerren, Dealer in Pumps. JACKSON TOWNSHIP. CARLISLE, ASH RIDGE P. O. A. GiIflllen, Physician. J. T. Potts, Merchant. J. H. Fritts, Physician. William Schweighart, Blacksmith. L. B. Campbell, Blacksmith. T. B. Burris, Teacher, P. O. South Fincastle. A. J. Henderson, Justice of the Peace, P. O. Winchester. WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP. SARDINIA. Isaac M. Beck, Physician. O. B. Moore, Tobacco Dealer. J. B. McClain, Physician and Surgeon. James K. Ervin, Lumber Manufacturer. G. A. Kennedy, Lumber Manufacturer. N. S. Dunn, Hotel Proprietor. Elias Pence, Merchant. STERLING TOWNSHIP, CROSSTOWN P. 0. George McDonaugh, Physician and Store. William N. Steward, Merchant. S. B. Sheldon, Physician, P. O. Five Mile. W. W. Pennell, Teachera Ripley P. O. J. R. Long, Farmer and Blacksmith, P. O. Eastwood. BYRD TOWNSHIP. DECATUR. George E. Howland, Merchant. J. S. West, Minister, P. O. Red Oak