600 - THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD various occupations in different factories and stores. In 1877 he became owner of a book store, which he purchased of Samuel Cochrane, conducting that establishment successfully until the spring of 1884. In October of the same year he became a partner of his father in the undertaking business. He had some practical knowledge of undertaking and embalming and after joining his father he thoroughly mastered the business in all its principles and details. He has conducted the business from 1885, at which time his father practically retired, and upon the father's death he assumed control of the business interests. Since November, 1893, the firm has been Schindler & Snypp, the partner of our subject being F. E. Snypp, who at that time purchased an interest in the business. The firm has a large patronage in this line and carries a large stock of funeral goods. Mr. Schindler is an experienced funeral director and embalmer and well merits the patronage which is extended to him. In 1879 occurred the marriage of our subject and Miss Clara G. Smith, a daughter of Willard and Lucinda Smith. She was born in 1859 and died in April, 1901, leaving two children—Edith Keller and Caroline Steele. The latter was born August 19, 1896. The former, who was born in 1881, is a graduate of the high school of Springfield and is now the wife of the Rev. W. A. Pearman. a Lutheran minister of Springfield, by whom she has one son, Karl. In his political affiliations Mr. Schindler is a Republican, but has never sought or desired office. He and his wife adhered to the Lutheran faith and were charter members of the Second Lutheran church, as were his father and mother, but haying formerly belonged to the First Lutheran church. He is a charter member of Red Star Lodge, No. 205, K. P., in which he has served as master of finance since 1894. He belongs to division No. 44. of the Uniformed Rank ; and is also identified with Al Yembo Temple, D. O. K. K. ; with Springfield Lodge, I. O. O. F. ; with the Mad River Encampment : and with the Improved Order of Red Men. He also holds membership in the Commercial Club and No. 3347. M. W. A., and enjoys the high regard of his brethren in these fraternities. Kindness and geniality, deference for the opinion of others and strict adherence to principles which make an upright manhood. have made him popular in social circles and gained for him the friendship of many with whom he has come in contact, while his reliability in business has won for him desirable success. COLONEL JOSEPH LEFFEL. Joseph Leffel is a native of Clark county. his birth having occurred near Medway, in Bethel township, September 21, 1833. He represents one of the old pioneer families of this locality. His father, James P. Leffel. was born in Botetourt county, Virginia. March 29, 1799, and was lovingly called "Father Leifer” throughout the community. The parents were John and Margaret Leffel, in whose family were eleven children. The father died in 1801. In the year 1817 the mother, with her son James and another son. came to Ohio, the older members of the family having previously settled in this state. James Leffel was then a young man of eighteen years and he hired out to work as a farm hand at six dollars per month. He was also employed by his brother John, who conducted a flouring mill and distillery near THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 601 Enon. He remained with him for four years as an employe and then became a partner in the business. They built the mill which was owned and operated for many years by Henry Snyder. The father of our subject continued his connection with the milling business for eight years. when. on account of ill health, he sold his interest to his brother and removed to his home near Medway. In his farming operations he prospered and from time to time made judicious investments in real estate until be had sixteen hundred acres of land, while his city property included a fine business block and a residence on South Limestone street. He added to his property holdings as he found opportunity and became independently wealthy owing to his active farming operations and his judicious investments. His political support was given the Whig party in early life and upon its dissolution he joined the ranks of the Republican party. He married Elizabeth Miller and they became the parents of ten children, of whom three died in early childhood. Michael, born March 22. 1822, followed farming on the Yellow .Springs pike and married Elizabeth Cosler. Martin, a farmer of Miami county, is deceased. James who was an officer in the Civil war, died on the old home place near Leffel's lane. Joseph is the next younger. Reuben, born March 9, 1836, married Rachel McClelland and is now deceased. Elizabeth is the widow of. Mathew Irie and lives on South Limestone street. Scott is a resident of Dayton, Ohio. The father of this family was a man whose word was as good as his bond, his integrity being proverbial. He and his wife were adherents of the Methodist Episcopal church and died in that faith, the former passing away April 7, 1887. Being a man of domestic tastes and fond of his family. James P. Leffel put forth every effort in his power to promote the welfare and happiness of his wife and children and provided for them every pleasure which he could obtain. Colonel Joseph Leffel, for by that title our subject is known among his friends, pursued a common school education, beginning his studies in a log school building in Green township. He lived at home until about thirty-seven years of age and during that time was an active assistant in farm work. In early manhood he began raising bees, made a thorough study of the business and patented a bee hive which he had manufactured and which was sold throughout the country. It was called the Buckeye hive and was a great improvement on those which had been formerly used. Mr. Leffel also began raising fancy breeds of poultry while on the farm and continued the business after coming to Springfield in 1875. He issued catalogues giving the kinds of poultry raised, and his sales have extended to all sections of the United States. He is one of the pioneers in the fancy poultry business and has secured a very liberal patronage, which brings to him a good financial return. He also handles and raises rabbits, dogs and other pets. He has been an exhibitor at many county and state fairs and has won many prizes for his fine poultry and animals. His name is a household Word among poultry men and in the market, and the Joseph Leffel poultry business is widely known. The Colonel gives his personal attention to the supervision of the business and very creditable success has attended his efforts. At various times he has engaged in the grocery trade. He is only three feet arid ten inches in height and weighs sixtyseven pounds. being the smallest business man so far as known in the country, but he has al- 602 - THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. ways enjoyed good health and his capacity for business is shown in the successful conduct of his affairs, indicating his ability and determination. The Colonel was married to Eveline Beasley, hut she only lived for a year thereafter. In March, 1876, he wedded Miss Sadie B. Mead, who was born in Clark county and was a daughter of Arthur and Nancy (Hatcher) Mead. Her birth occurred February 4, 1854, and by her marriage she has become the mother of four children ; Frank, who was born in 1876 and died on Christmas day of 1901 ; Gilbert, who was born in 1880 and is associated in business with his father; Blanche, born in 1885 ; and Philip, born in 1888. All were educated in the Gray Hill school. Mr. Leffel has always been a family man and has reared his children in luxurious surroundings. By careful management he has saved considerable money and has made judicious investments, owning a good business block and also city residences. At one time he was engaged in the photograph business. Fraternally he is connected with the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and in politics is a Republican and always votes the straight ticket. Few residents of this county are more widely known than Joseph Leffel and the prosperity which has attended him is indeed well deserved. GEORGE O. McMILLEN. George O. McMillen, deceased, was widely known in Clark county as a man of upright life and sterling character who achieved success in business through honorable industry. He was born in Bracken county, Kentucky, in 1830. His father died in that state during the early boyhood of our subject and the latter afterward came with his mother, Mrs. Martha McMillen, to Ohio, a settlement being made in Brown county. Later they removed to Jamestown, Greene county, and from there to Fayette county, Ohio, where the mother died. George McMillen then came to South Charleston and was married on the 22d of December. 1853. in the city where his widow now lives, to Miss Elizabeth Truitt, a daughter of Kendall and Sarah (Woosley) Truitt. Her father was born in Maryland and his parents were George and Martha (Dale) Truitt. The former died in Maryland and the latter with her children then came westward, settling in Madison county. Ohio, when Kendall Truitt was about seventeen years of age. He became a farmer and ultimately attained a fair degree of success although he started out in life a poor man, having only thirty-seven cents at the time of his marriage. His wife was born in Ross county, Ohio, and was a daughter of James and Elizabeth Woosley, who came to Clark county when she was only a little girl. As years passed Mr. Truitt devoted his energies untiringly to his farm work and prospered in his undertakings, becoming well-to-do. He acquired three hundred acres of land near South Charleston and also became the owner of two hundred acres in Madison county. At the time of his death he left two heirs, Mrs McMillen and Mrs. Harrod, now of South Charleston. Politically Mr. Truitt was a Republican and was a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal church, in which he held the office of trustee. He lived in Clark county in pioneer clays and also witnessed its development as pioneer conditions were left behind and those of a more advanced civilization were introduced. He THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 603 was known as a worthy and upright citizen and he left to his family the record of an honorable career as well as a goodly estate. Mrs. McMillen was born in Madison township, Clark county, and proved to her husband a faithful companion and helpmate on life's journey. He had acquired .a good common school education and had learned the carpenter's trade in South Charleston, following that as a contractor until he went to the army. In 1862, feeling that his country needed his services and that it was his duty to aid in the preservation of the Union, he joined the army becoming a sergeant of Company C, One Hundred and Tenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He had been promoted to the rank of second lieutenant and participated in a number of battles. At length he was hit in the neck by a spent bullet at the Wilderness, and was again wounded in the right foot at Monocacy, Maryland. He lay upon the field for some hours and then was carried by his comrades to the farm house of a Union woman. The Rebels drove his comrades away and then took the sword and other valuables belonging to Mr. McMillen which they could find, but the lady to whose house he had been carried buried his watch and money, so they were saved. The next day he was sent to the hospital at Frederick City, Maryland. His wound had received but little attention except what his kind hostess could give him. His limb was twice amputated and for a time the wound semed to be healing well and it was thought that he would recover, but he did not have the vitality to stand the terrible strain on his system. and after about six weeks of suffering he passed away August 21, 1864. Mrs. McMillen had gone to him about three weeks prior to this time and was with her husband at his death. She brought his remains back to South Charleston, and he was here interred. He had received a commission as first lieutenant hut was never able to be sworn into the office. His widow still retains this commission in her possession. He died as a brave and loyal soldier of his country, giving his life in defense of the old flag, which since the close of the war in 1865 has floated so proudly over the united nation. Unto Mr. and Mrs. McMillen had been born one child, Emma, whose birth occurred August 21, 1838. She married Walter Moon and resided for a time in Fayette county, Ohio. Three children were born of this union : Iva, born in Fayette county, February 13, 1885 ; Oscar, born in the house where Mrs. McMillen now lives, January 30, 1887; and May McMillen, born March 18, 1890. The mother died in South Charleston, October 17, 1895, and thus Mrs. McMillen was deprived of her only daughter as well as of her husband. Both Mr. and Mrs. McMillen were earnest and faithful members of the Methodist Episcopal church, in which he served as class leader. He voted with the Republican party but never sought or desired office. His life was one of industry and at all times he so lived as to merit the confidence and good will of those with whom business or social relations brought him in contact. His name is enrolled among the heroes of the Civil war whose sacrifice of life was the awful price that was paid for the Union. LEWIS PATRIC. The name of Lewis Patric is well known in mechanical circles throughout the country because of his inventive genius. He is the patentee of a large number of valuable in- 604 - THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. ventions, which have found their way upon the market and to-day is the vice president of the Patric Furnace Company of Springfield, an important and leading industrial concern of this city. He has made his home here since 1870 and thus his life history of usefulness, of business activity and of honesty is a familiar one to his fellow townsmen. Mr. Patric was born in Dutchess county, New York, May 17, 1831. Far back can the ancestral history of the family be traced. The Patrics come of Scotch ancestry, the first emigration to this country having been made about two hundred and thirty-seven years ago. The great-grandfather of our subject was the first of the family to settle in Pennsylvania. Abel Patric, the grandfather of our subject, was a soldier of the Revolutionary war and, being captured by the British, was confined in a tobacco house used as a prison in New York. In company with a fellow prisoner he managed to escape. His friend, however, was killed, but he succeeded in making his way to the lines of the Colonial troops. His 'death occurred in 1844, when he had reached the advanced age of eighty-seven years. Fitch Patric, the father of our subject, was a native of Pennsylvania and died in Monroe county, that state, when about seventy-four years of age. His people had been pioneer settlers of Pennsylvania, having taken up their abode along the Susquehanna river when that entire district was a wild country. They lived in a log house in Luzerne county for a number of years and experienced many of the trials incident to pioneer life. In the early days of the republic the members of the family were supporters of the Democracy and at the time when Fremont became the first presidential candi date of the Republican party they became identified with that party and the representatives of the name have since been loyal to its support. Fitch Patric was united in marriage to Bethiah Patric, who bore the same family name as her husband. On the maternal side she was a representative of the old Sturtevant family. She lived to the advanced age of seventy years and both she and her husband were members of the Baptist church and reared their children in that faith. Fitch Patric and his wife had a family of nine children, of whom four are yet living : Abel, of Jamestown, New York ; Lewis, of this review ; Samantha, the wife of John Stillwell, of Geauga county, Ohio ; and Charles E., who is connected with the Superior Drill Company of Springfield. All of the children remained at home until they were of age, living on the farm in Dutchess county, New York. They were educated in the common schools and also in the subscription schools at a time when the teacher boarded around among the scholars. The older brothers were carpenters and as Lewis Patric grew up he too began to learn the trade, working for a time as a house builder. These brothers erected a sash, door and blind factory and also a grist mill: which they operated successfully. The family had removed to Victor, Ontario county, New York, and it was there that the mill was located: The father and brothers also erected a sawmill in Wayne county, New York. Later the father removed to Monroe county and died at Perrington. For many years, how. ever, he and his sons were associated in business in the conduct of lumber mills and in farming enterprises. The planing and grist mill which they erected was operated until 1864. Lewis Patric. of this review, gained good THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 605 practical experience in the line of mechanics. In connection with this enterprise he also went to Rochester, where he had a brother who was working upon some inventions, and there the subject of this review remained until 1870, when he came to Springfield. Being of an inventive turn of mind he began developing a furnace, which was first patented in 1874, but since that time he has been adding many improvements and perfecting his furnaces. In 1883 he made some very great improvements and other new features were added about 1901. He has made a study of furnaces and their construction and his knowledge of this branch of mechanics is very comprehensive and accurate. In 1872 he joined I. W. Rodgers in the manufacture of furnaces and also of spring mattresses of his own invention. This partnership was maintained until 1899, when the company was organized as the Patric Furnace Company. The sales of its products extend throughout the United States, the trade, however, being largely western. The officers of the company are I. W. Rodgers, president ; L. Patric, vice-president ; Robert McGregor, secretary ; and C. F. Smith, superintendent. Mr. Patric has given his personal attention to the business and many of his furnaces are now in use throughout the city as well as throughout the country. They base their sales upon the merits of the furnaces manufactured and this is a sufficient advertisement. Time tests the merit of all things and has set its approval upon the products of the Patric Furnace Company. The business has steadily grown in volume and importance and is now an extensive and profitable one. Mr. Patric has patented several other inventions. which have been placed upon the market and have won recognition by reason of their practical utility. While in New York in 1869 Mr. Patric was united in marriage to Emily Longwell, who was born in New York and was a daughter of David Longwell, a farmer. She holds membership in the Presbyterian church. They have a pleasant home at No. 133 South Mechanic street, which was built by Mr. Patric in 1871. During the past ten years they have spent the winter months in Florida for the benefit of his health and he has a fine orange grove at Interlocken. In the interests of his business he has traveled very extensively in the west and south as well as in the northern states. He has lived a quiet life, giving his attention largely to his business affairs and to the perfecting of his inventions, and thus he has prospered because the results of his hands. and brain have been of practical use to his fellow men. His business has grown under the capable control of himself and his associates and to-day he is numbered among the prosperous residents of Springfield. Quiet and unostentatious in manner the circle of his friends is a select rather than a large one and all who come within this circle feel the power of his genial presence and entertain for him genuine regard. LUTHER A. GOTWALD, D. D. "Knowest thou what argument thy life to thy neighbor's creed has lent," wrote Emerson in one of the most beautiful little poems that has come from an American pen. It is a well known fact that each individual has an influence over those with whom he comes in contact, either for good or ill, and that his thought-life as well as his action leaves its impress upon the world. Devoted to the noble calling of uplifting 606 - THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. humanity, of promoting moral strength and developing character that approaches the ideal, Luther A. Gotwald certainly gave strong proof of the power of Christianity in the hearts of men, and the argument which he gave to his neighbor's creed was such as made the world better for his having lived. For thirty years he devoted his life to the active work of the ministry of the Lutheran church; then came a period in which as a teacher he prepared young men for the duties of the church, followed by a period of retirement when physical infirmities. prevented him from carrying on his labors, but through all he was upheld by a Christian faith and a deep human sympathy which makes his memory a hallowed and precious one to all who knew him. Luther Alexander Gotwald was born in York county, Pennsylvania, in 1833, of German parentage, being a son of the Rev. Daniel and Susan (Krone) Gotwald. His father was one of the most eloquent and able German Lutheran preachers of his day and accomplished great good in the world through his eloquence born of his firm belief in the church and its mission in the world. His wife, too, was a noble Christian and though her education was somewhat limited her intellectual endowments were of a high order and she was a model Christian mother. After her husband's death in 1843 a double duty fell upon her—the spiritual and temporal care of her eight children. She had eleven children, but three had passed away. Luther A. was the seventh in order of birth and was a youth of ten years at the time of his father's death. The family were in straitened circumstances but the older children soon secured positions in which they could contribute to the family comfort. When about eleven years of age Luther was employed as errand boy in a store and in a few years he was serving as a clerk, with increased wages. Later he learned the printer's trade and was not only able to provide for his own needs but also to assist his mother in the care of the family. At his birth he had been consecrated by his parents to the gospel ministry. Constantly was this high calling held up before him as his life work. One of the very last acts of his father as he lay upon his dying bed, was to call Luther and the boy's mother to the bedside and placing his attenuated hand upon the lad's head, devote him to the holy work of preaching Christ, and then with his dying breath he charged the mother never to cease her efforts and prayers until she saw him in the high office to which he had been given. That dying act was never forgotten by the boy and that holy consecration was not disregarded. From that moment he determined to assume the work which the father laid clown. He began his preparation for the ministry in 1852. as a student in the preparatory department of Wittenberg College, in. Springfield, Ohio, remaining there for three and a half years, struggling with poverty and enduring many privations. until the close of the sophomore year in the collegiate course. He then continued his studies in Pennsylvania College, in. Gettysburg, and was graduated in 1857. as one of the honor men of the class. The next two years were spent in the Theological Seminary, at Gettysburg. Pennsylvania. in which he was graduated in 1859, and soon afterward he was licensed to preach by the synod of West Pennsylvania and became pastor of the Lutheran church at Shippens'burg, that state, where he remained until 1863. He next accepted a call from the church in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, where he THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 607 remained for two years. and in 1865 he became pastor of the First English Lutheran church, in Dayton, Ohio, but when four years had passed his health failed him and he was forced to rest for a year, spending that time with his mother in Aaronsburg, Pennsylvania. He was suffering from throat trouble, but at the end of twelve months he returned to the active work of the ministry although during the first year thereafter he preached but once on Sunday. In 1870 he became pastor of the Lutheran church in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, continuing there until he accepted the call from St. Paul's Lutheran church of York, Pennsylvania. his ministration there continuing for twelve years, from April, 1874. Toward the close of the year 1885 Dr. Gotwald took charge of a struggling mission church in Springfield, Ohio, which under his guidance grew in numerical and spiritual strength. becoming a strong self-supporting church of more than three hundred members. When he retired from that pastorate, he closed his active connection with the ministry and entered upon a work equally important as an educator. He had labored earnestly and effectively for the churches of his denomination in Springfield, taking generous part in the founding of the Third church, in 1887: the Fifth church, in 1891; the Fourth church, in 1898; and Calvary church, in 1900. During each pastoral charge which he had he secured many additions to the church and wherever he was located he won the love, confidence and good will not only of people of his own denomination, but of other churches as well. His first work in the ministry was performed during the trying clays of the Civil war and during those years he preached many patriotic sermons and did much to promote sentiment in favor of the administration. While in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, he organized a company of militia and was elected its captain. For his loyalty and patriotism his friends and admirers there presented him with a handsome and valuable Bible, for which no one was allowed to contribute more than a dime—a fact which indicates how many must have been the contributors toward the gift. In December, 1888, Dr. Gotwald became professor of practical theology in Wittenberg Seminary, of Springfield, Ohio, being unanimously chosen by the board to fill the position. His chair embraced homiletics, church history, pastoral theology, Biblical criticism, church polity, apologetics and other branches. His work in the college was equally successful with that in the ministerial field and gave splendid satisfaction to those who are strict adherents. to the true Lutheran faith. On the 2d of November, 1895, Dr. Gotwald was stricken with paralysis and was thus incapacitated for further duty of a public nature. He then lived in retirement with his family until his death, September 15, 1900. In addition to his labors as pastor and in the college he filled many other positions of trust and responsibility in the church. He was a director of Wittenberg College from 1865 until 1869 ; trustee of his alma mater from 1873 until 1885: director of the Theological Seminary of Gettysburg, from 1871 until 188o, member of the board of church extension from 1874 until his death, also of the board of home missions from 1881 and was president of the West Pennsylvania synod from 1873 until 1876. He was a frequent delegate to 608 - THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD the general synod and took an active part in its deliberations. The home life of Dr. Gotwald was ideal. He was married October 13, 1859, to Mary E. King, who was ever his able assistant. Unto them were born seven sons and two daughters, but the seventh son died in infancy and Luther A. and William W., died at the ages of fifteen and seventeen years, respectively, while prosecuting their collegiate studies for the ministry. The second son, Rev. George D. Gotwald, died in Kansas City,• Missouri, January 12, 1890, after a ministry of four- and a half years. The five surviving members of the family are Dr. D. King Gotwald; Robert C. Gotwald, an architect ; Rev. F. G. Gotwald; Mary S., of this city ; and Mrs. Glenn M. Cummings, of Mansfield, Ohio. Dr. Gotwald received his degree of Doctor of Divinity from his alma mater in 1874. He was a prolific writer and many of his writings have been published and show great breadth of thought, deep research, clear understanding and deep sympathy and piety. He was ever noted as a pre-eminent pastor, with splendid social talent, affable manner, warm heart and winning ways. His friendships were strong, his sympathy broad, and he was not only possessed of a strong humanitarian spirit but that Christianity which is the foundation of all that is true, right and uplifting. He added to the strength of his intellectual endowments the embellishments of culture and of broad reading; he was logical in thought, entertaining and instructive in discourse, and moreover his life was ever permeated with A love for the whole human race that made all who knew him count his friendship a prize well worthy the winning. ST. CHARLES BORROMEO CHURCH. St. Charles Borromeo church, of South Charleston, Ohio, is now an organization of much influence. For many years the congregation held services in a hall on North Chillicothe street. The Rev. Thomas Blake, pastor of St. Brigids church of Xenia, looked after the spiritual wants of the Catholics of South Charleston for a long period. He was a zealous and hard working missionary and accomplished much good here. He was succeeded, coming in the regular order mentioned, by the following named clergymen : Rev. J. A. Moroney ; Rev. John J. Kennedy ; Rev. W. H. Sidley ; Rev. James Burns ; Rev. G. Grennan, a South American missionary ; Rev J. H. Rowecamp ; Rev. C. M. Berding, a most popular and successful priest, who administered the affairs of the parish from October, 1877, to January, 1882. Father Berding was succeeded by the Rev. Martin L. Murphy, one of the best Irish scholars in America. Father Murphy's pastorate extended from January, 1882, to May, 1886. Rev. Alcide Bourion succeeded Father Murphy and remained until November, 1896, when he retired, broken down in health. Father Bourion was succeeded by Rev. L. M. Sullivan, who, during his short pastorate of two years, made many needed improvements in and about St. Charles church property. Father Sullivan was remarkable for his great generosity and his fatherly care of the sick. He died January 24, 1898. The present pastor is Rev. Joseph M. Hyland,. who was born in Ossining, New York, July 19, 1867. He pursued his classical studies in the University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame. Indiana, and then en- THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 609 tered Mt. St. Mary's Seminary, in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he pursued his philosophical and theological studies. He was ordained by the most Rev. William Henry Elder, D. D., on the 19th of June, 1884, and after a month's vacation he was appointed assistant at the cathedral in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he remained until September 3. 1895, when the archbishop appointed him pastor of St. Martin's church at St. Martin, Ohio. After a very successful pastorate of three years at that place he was appointed pastor of St. Charles Borromeo church in South Charleston. The congregation is now engaged in building a fine new house of worship. It will be eighty-nine by fifty-one feet and it is constructed of pressed brick and covered with a slate roof. CHRISTIAN SCHUMACHER. Comparatively few are the men who are devoting their time, energies and talents to those lines of life promoting the ethics of culture. The vast aggregate are concerned with industrial, agricultural or commercial pursuits, but here and there are found those whose ability in another direction contributes to the happiness and pleasure of the world through ministering to the love of the beautiful. In such a department of life is Christian Schumacher found, and his artistic skill is widely acknowled by many who have seen his work and are competent judges of art. His fame as a painter is not confined to Springfield, but is extending far beyond the limits of this city and of the state. Mr. Schumacher is a native of Wurtemberg. Germany. born June 12, 1846. His parents, Henry and Frederica (Lohr) Schumacher, were born, reared and educated in Germany, there spending their entire lives. Both passed away when about seventy. years of age. The father was a stone mason by trade, and also a builder, and was an expert workman. They had three sons : Christian, this review Henry, who was a mechanic and died in Springfield in 1871, but was educated in Germany, whence he came to this city in 1866; and Gustavus, who is a mechanic now living in Michigan. He came to Springfield in 1876 and removed to Michigan in 189o. The father of this family died in 188 and the mother in 1889. He was a man of means and provided his chilciren with good educational privileges. Christian Schumacher was educated in the general public schools of Germany and at the age of fourteen was apprenticed to a machinist for a term of three years, during which time he learned the trade. During that same period he was also attending an art school at Tubingen, his home place, and he also spent some time in the art school at Stuttgart. When eighteen years of age he left his native land and came to America, making his way to Springfield, Ohio, where he had relatives living. Here he found work as a machinist in the Leffel Water Wheel works, and was thus employed for about ten years. At the same time he was studying and improving his artistic skill. Some time later he did drafting for his former employers at their factory, but in 1873 he gave up the machinist's trade in order to devote his entire attention to painting. From his brush have come many fine oil paintings, which are seen in various homes in Springfield. He formerly gave private instructions in crayon, oil and drawing and was an instructor in drawing in the art depart- 610 - THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD ment of Wittenberg College. From his maternal ancestry he inherited his taste for this line of work and by earnest efforts he has developed his talents which have long since advanced him beyond the ranks of mediocrity. He formerly employed agents to solicit orders in various parts of the country for oil and crayon portrait work, but since 1897 he has been doing original work, making .a specialty of animals, and has several times exhibited his work at state fairs. In 1888 he made a trip to Germany and visited his parents, both of whom died within a year after his visit. While abroad he spent much of his time in the art department of Munich, studying for about four months. In 1869 Mr. Schumacher was married to Miss Caroline Fort, who was born in Wurtemberg. Germany, in 1849. and when a young lady came to America. They have three sons. r Hermann. born in 1874, and now employed in the tool department of the Thomas Manufacturing Company, is married and has two children. Carrie and Irene. Henry, who is married, is now employed by the P. P. Mast Company as a machinist. Charles is a machinist in the tool department of the navy yard at Washington. D. C. The sons were all born, reared and educated in Springfield and had private instruction in mechanical drawing at the Young Men's Christian Association. the father teaching them free-hand drawing. In 1873 Mr. Schumacher purchased a lot which was then outside the corporation limits of the city, which is at No. 387 Clifton street, where he now maintains his residence. In politics he is a Republican where matters of national or state importance are involved, but at local elections he votes independently. He is a member of St. John's Lutheran church and is a citizen interested in everything pertaining to the general good. His advancement in his profession is due to his earnest application, his close study. his efficient work and his native talents. He has produced many works of high merit and Springfield. has reason to be proud of his artistic skill. ANDREW FINK. Andrew Fink, who has been engaged in business in Springfield since 1883. and is now dealing in meat and groceries at the corner of East and Kenton streets, was born in- Springfield township in that portion now within the city limits, May 2'5, 1856. His father, Adam Fink, came to America from Germany about 1853, his birth haying occurred in the latter country in 1832. A butcher and farmer, he long conducted a meat market. and he is vet living at the age of seventy years. He married Louise Krauss. who was born in Xenia. in 1839. is of German ancestry and is now living in Green township. Mr. Fink removed to a farm at Pitchin. Green township, where he is conducting a truck farm and butchering business. Both he and his wife hold membership in the Lutheran church. In their family were ten children : Andrew ; Adam, a farmer Of Pitchin ; Minnie, the wife o John, Young, of Lagonda avenue. Springfield; Carrie, the wife of Orrin Buffenbarger, of Auglaize county, Ohio; Emma., the wife of. Albert Crossland, of Green tranship; Anna, twin sister of Emma; Rosa. the wife of R. Skillings, of Green township; W. F., a farmer of Green township ; Elizabeth, of Springfield; and Nettie, who THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 611 is at home. These children were all educated in the public schools of Pitchin, and for a time Elizabeth engaged in teaching. Like the others, Andrew Fink acquired a public school education and remained at home until he was sixteen years of age. As he was the eldest of the family many burdens devolved upon him. Leaving home he worked as a farm hand for R. N. Elder for nine seasons, managing his .property. He then came to Springfield, where he engaged in the butchering business and managed a meat market for about two. years. In 1883 he began the butchering business on his own account at the corner of East and Pleasant streets and in 1896 he built a home and place of business at the corner of East and Kenton streets. Here he conducts a general meat market and grocery. He began with the earnings he had saved and gradually he has increased his stock to meet the growing demands of his trade. In 1900 he added a line of groceries and he now has a large and well kept store, a good business being- accorded him. Mr. Fink was married in Springfield in 1884 to Miss Minnie L. Marshall, who was born in Cedarville, Greene county, Ohio, in 1865. They have two children: Jesse Walter, born in 1886; and Glenna Marie, born in 1889. Mr. Fink's study of the political questions of the day has led him to give his support to the Republican party, in which he takes a deep and active interest, having served as a delegate to city, county and congressional conventions. Party honors and emoluments, however, have no attractions for him. He has a practical business education, but attended school only in the winter months, working on the home farm in the summer season, for aided by his brother. he supported the family until - 32 - the younger children were able to care for themselves. He has lived a quiet and honorable life and has gained success by hard work. DANIEL S. WATKINS. Daniel S. Watkins is the foreman of the setting up department in the plant of the P. P. Mast Manufacturing Company, with which he has been connected since February 8, 1873. He comes of a family of English ancestry that was established in America at an early day, the grandfather of our subject having been born in Virginia. He was the patentee and manufacturer of various implements and it was he who evolved the idea of a windmill, which was afterward built and put upon the market by his son. Richard Watkins, the grandfather, reached a very advanced age. Richard Watkins, the father of our subject, was born on the eastern shore of Maryland, acquired his education in the subscription schools and became well known in the business world as an inventor and manufacturer. He was the patentee and manufacturer of the Watkins windmill. He made his home upon the pike extending from Hagerstown to Williamsport, Maryland, and there he died in 1848 at the age of thirty-seven years. He was the only member of the family- who passed away at an early age. The others all reached advanced years. He married Rosa Ann Startzman, who was born of German ancestry in Maryland in 1819, and died in 1853. After their marriage they started overland for the west, making their way to Illinois, where they remained for a year. They then went to St. Louis, and from there proceeded by steamer 612 - THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD to Wheeling, West Virginia, thence returning by coach to their old home in Maryland, this trip being made about 1837. In their family were nine children, of whom two died in early childhood : Mary E., born in illinois, died in Maryland in 1899, when about sixty-one years of age; Horatio J. is a Lutheran preacher, of Lockport, New York Margaret became the wife of David Beckley and died in Maryland in 1900; Richard Perry, who was a soldier of the Civil war, is now a baker and confectioner of Fairbury, Nebraska; John died in Maryland in 1894; Daniel S. is the next younger ; Luther is an undertaker of Hagerstown, Maryland. These children were all reared in Washington county, Maryland, and educated in the early subscription schools, which were held in log houses. The father died in 1848, leaving a family of small children to the care of his widow, who kept them together until they were able to care for themselves. She died in the old house in her native state which was erected by her husband on their return from the west. Daniel S. Watkins of this review was born in Washington county, Maryland, December 7, 1846, and acquired his education in the subscription schools, which he attended through the winter months, while in the summer seasons his attention was given to farm work. He made his home with his sister and at the age of sixteen he was apprenticed to learn the carpenter's trade, which he completed at Williamsport, Maryland. He worked as a journeyman in Hagerstown, of that state, and in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. At Altoona, Pennsylvania, he was employed at car building for the Pennsylvania system, and in Wilmington, Delaware, was in the employ of the Jackson-Sharp Company. He also worked at his trade in Prince George county, Maryland, after the panic of 1873, and then returned to 'Wilmington, Delaware, where he remained until the spring of 1875, when he came to Springfield. hawing some intimation that he could obtain a position with the P. P. Mast Manufacturing Company. He started in the setting-up department, became familiar with every detail of the business and in 1885 was promoted to the position of foreman, having under his supervision forty men. In 1872, in Hagerstown, Maryland, Mr. Watkins was married to Zella B. Lepley, who was born in Frostburg, Alleghany county, Maryland, in 1851. Her father. Rev. Christian Lepley, was born in Marietta, Ohio, December 5. 1811, and was a preacher in the Lutheran church, in the active work of the ministry for over fifty years. For seventeen years he was located at Frostburg, Alleghany county. His first pastorate waS at Lewiston, Pennsylvania, and subsequently he was at Cumberland and Williamsburg, while during the Civil war he spent five years on the Potomac. At length he was forced to abandon pastoral work on account of ill health, though later he resumed his labors at Hempstead, Maryland, and various other places for several years. Since 1885 he has been retired, living with his daughter. He is a well preserved and intellectual man for one of his age and during the past few years he has occasionally filled the pulpit. He married Margaret R. Rupley, who was the oldest daughter of Simon and Sarah Rupley, of Greencastle, Pennsylvania. There were five children in their family, of whom two died in early childhood, and Luther passed away at the age of seventeen years. The living daughters are: Sarah Eva ; and Mrs. Watkins. The former is the wife of THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 613 F. P. H. Heminghausen, D. D., who has been pastor of St. Stephen's Lutheran church of Baltimore, Maryland, since 1862. Mrs. Watkins was educated in Keemar College at Hagerstown, Maryland, and was engaged in teaching in the public schools at Smithsburg, Maryland. By her marriage she has become the mother of three children : Harry L., who was born. May I 1, 1874, and died in 1875; Nellie, born in Springfield, January 7, 1877; and Keller, who was born November 19, 1883, and is now a student in Wittenberg College. Mr. Watkins has invested his earnings in a farm at the end of Lagonda. avenue. He had one hundred and thirty-nine and one-half acres of land, but sold to the city about thirty-two, acres for the entension of its water works system. He superintends the operation of the remainder of his land, carrying on general farming and stock raising. At one time he purchased a lot and erected a home at No. 123 South Plum street, making it his place of residence for twenty-two years, but now he resides on his farm. He was a member of the city council of Springfield for six consecutive years, from 1894 until 1900, having been elected on the Republican ticket from the fourth ward, and during that period served as chairman of important committees and as president of the council for one year. He has also been a delegate to county conventions.. He belongs to the Third Lutheran church, was for ten years a member of the official board, and is identified socially with the Junior Order of American Mechanics. His is an ideal home life, provided with all the comforts that he can secure, and he puts forth every effort in his power to promote the welfare of his wife and family. His is an untarnished family name and his own record adds luster thereto, because he has always been true to duty, loyal in citizenship and straightforward in all his dealrngs. ROBERT H. BOTLEY. Robert H. Batley, a florist of Springfield, who for thirteen years has resided in Clark county, was born near London, England, December 17, 1862, and is a son of John Botley, whose birth occurred in that country in 1828, and who is now living retired. Throughout his life the father has followed farming. He represents an old family of England, of the middle class, is a man of good education, and for his success in life deserves great credit, as it has been won through his own efforts. He has two brothers, George and William, who are now more than eighty years of age. He married Sarah Bateman, who was born in England in 1830, and they became the parents of five sons and three daughters, but two of the sons have passed away, Aaron haying died in early childhood and William in infancy. The others are: Ellen, who is married and lives in Wales; Sarah, who is married and resides in England; Charles, who is married and is engaged in the boot and shoe business in England; John, a business man of London, England; Alice, a widow, who is residing near London; and Robert H., of this review, who is the eldest son of the family. The children were all born and reared on the old home farm. The sister, Ellen, has been extensive traveler, having married a Mr. Miller, who held a government position which caused him to visit many portions of the world. 614 - THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD Robert H. Botley was educated in the public schools of his native land, pursuing his studies there until he was fourteen years of age, when as an apprentice he began learning the florist's trade at Beaufront castle, working under an experienced landscape gardener and florist. He was thus engaged until he was twenty-one years of age. In 1883 he came to America, locating in Erie, Pennsylvania, where he was in charge of the grounds owned by William L. Scott, one of the wealthy men of that city. For nearly two years he occupied that position and then went to Paynesville, Ohio. where he remained for three years. He next came to Springfield and found employment with C. A. Reeser, with whom he remained for about seven years. When he arrived in this country he had some money, which, supplemented by his savings during several years in America, enabled him to embark in business on his own account in 1894. He formed a. partnership with C. W. Schmidt, under the firm name of Schmidt Botley, their place of business being located south of Springfield, where they purchased property, building thereon greenhouses at the corner of Southern and Western avenues. Operations were begun on a small scale and gradually they extended the field of their labors and now they have fifty thousand square feet of glass. Their hothouses are being constantly enlarged in order to meet the increasing demand of their trade. They conduct a mail order business, making a specialty of various kinds of roses. They employ twenty men in conducting the different departments of their business, and they have one of the best modern equipped plants in the city. Mr. Botley was married in Pavnesville, Ohio., in August, 1887, to Miss Emma Dun can, who was born in that city in 1867 and was educated in the public schools there. Their union has been blessed with four children, but one daughter, Annie, died at the age of three years. The others are: Edith, born in 1889; Robert, born in 1896; and Helen, born in 1899. The family home is at No. 364 West Southern avenue. In his political views Mr. Botley is a Republican and has served as judge of elections and as a delegate to the county conventions, but the demands of his business leave him but little time for active political work. He belongs to the Society of American Florists and he is an occasional contributor to florist journals upon topics connected with the conduct of a greenhouse and the care of plants. He is also a member of Red Star Lodge, K. P., and he and his wife hold membership in the Church of Christ. In 1901 he made a trip to England to visit his parents and found pleasure in viewing again the scenes amid which his boyhood was passed and renewing the friendships of his youth. He has no desire, however, to again become a. resident of the mother country, for he has formed a strong attachment for America and her 'institutions. His object of bettering his financial condition has also been realized here and he is in control of an extensive business, to which he gives his personal attention. while annually he derives therefrom a good income as a deserved reward of his close application and thorough understanding of the work which claims his time and energies. CHARLES E. PATRIC. The name of Charles E. Patric is one well known in agricultural circles throughout the length and breadth of this land be THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 617 cause of his inventive genius which has given to the world devices of great value to the farming community. Within the last half century America has demonstrated her right to the leadership of the world in the realm of invention. At first by the brilliancy of her achievements she won the attention of the old 'countries, then commanded a respect which rapidly developed into a wondering admiration. She has provided unexcelled labor saving and cost reducing machinery and her workers have practically revolutionized agricultural methods because of the improved machinery and inventions which they have placed upon the market. In this regard Charles E. Patric is certainly worthy of consideration, for the Superior drills are the outcome of his thought, investigation and experiment. He is to-day one of the stockholders and a director in the Superior Drill Company, an industry which with one exception is the largest in Springfield and its success may well be attributed to his work as an inventor. Mr. Patric was born in Poughkeepsie, New York, September 6, 1837, and is a son of Richard F. and Bethiah ( Patric) Patric. He comes of Scotch ancestry, the first representative in America having located in Connecticut about 1635. His paternal grandfather, William Patric, was a soldier of the Revolutionary war and was taken prisoner by the English, being incarcerated in the second story of an old house. Near his window stood a large apple tree loaded with fruit and it was not until that tree was again in blossom that he succeeded in making his escape. In the meantime he had suffered from an attack of varioloid. When spring had come he and a comrade planned an escape, and while creeping along the bank of the creek through the tall weeds the senti nels of the British army challenged them and fired, killing his comrade instantly. William Patric, however, escaped. He waited quietly for some time and then slowly crept along through the weeds at the edge of the water and by daybreak he had reached the Continental lines in safety. He lived to see the victorious close of the war and died at a ripe old age in eastern New York. Richard F. Patric, the father of our subject, was born in Connecticut and with the family removed to eastern New York and was there married to Miss Bethiah Patric, after which he located on a farm near Poughkeepsie. He was one of the active and prominent Whigs of the county and a man of considerable influence there. During his later life he removed to Wayne county, New York, and engaged in the manufacture of lumber at Williamson for a number of years. His last days were passed in Monroe county, New York, where he died in 1855. His widow, surviving him for about eight years, passed away in the same county in 1863. They were members of the Baptist church, living earnest, consistent Christian lives and putting forth every effort in their power to advance the church work. They left a family of ten children, of whom Charles E. was the ninth in order of birth. In the district schools near his boyhood home Charles E. Patric began his education and afterward continued his studies in the academy at Hornellsville, New York, from which he returned to Wayne county and was there associated with his father in business for a few years. Later he removed to Victor, Ontario county, New York, where he engaged in the manufacture of sash, doors and blinds and to some extent he was connected with the conduct of flouring mills. In 1864 he removed to Shortsville, New 618 - THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD York, where he continued his manufacturing business, but, in the meantime, he had given much thought and study to the question of improving machinery and implements used in planting grain, possessing much natural mechanical ability which had been developed through his, business interests and his research. He began giving his attention to experimental work with the result that in 1865 he invented what is known as the double force feed grain distributor for grain drills. In the fall of 1866 he removed to Macedon, New York, where he devoted his energies to the further improvement of grain drills and from that time to the present has engaged in the business uninterruptedly, having taken out about forty patents on grain drills and seeding machines. In May, 1867, Mr. Patric removed from Macedon to Springfield where he succeeded in interesting a number of well known and prominent citizens in his invention with the result that a company was formed for the manufacture of the grain drills for the central and western markets, this being the beginning of the manufacture of the Superior drill. In 1878 Mr. Patric returned to Rochester, New York, and while there invented an entirely new grain drill embracing some of the most meritorious features that have ever been produced for a machine of this kind. In the fall of 1883 he again came to Springfield and organized the present Superior Drill Company, which was then incorporated with a capital stock of two hundred and fifty thousand dollars. Something of the growth .and extent of the business may be indicated by the fact that the investment at the present time is five times the original. amount of the capitalization. Mr. Patric became one of the heavy stockholders and one of the first directors and has since served in this position. He has given his attention entirely to improvements, patents, pattern drawings and general construction, and to his ability and inventive genius is due to-day the perfection found in the Superior drill. It has often been said that invention is the result of chance or inspiration, but examination into the life of an inventor shows that his work comes as the result of earnest thought, investigation and research as well as experiment. Such was the case with Mr. Patric. Every improvement which he has made in connection with mechanical construction has been as the outcome of earnest effort and untiring labor combined with a comprehensive and accurate knowledge of mechanical principles and a thorough appreciation of the needs of agriculture. The success of the Superior Drill Company is certainly largely due to the excellence of the products which have been placed upon the market as the result of his inventive skill. He has not confined his attention wholly to one line, for he is now the vice-president of the Foos Gas Engine Company, extensively engaged in the manufacture of the celebrated gas and gasoline engines that find a ready sale throughout the greater part of the civilized world, being used for various purposes where power is required, including electric lighting. Mr. Patric is the president of the Springfield Metallic Casket Company, which has a very large and fine plant located in Springfield for the manufacture of all kinds of funeral caskets and funeral hardware. Its business has likewise reached mammoth proportions. Of the Springfield National Bank he is a director and through many years he has been recognized as one of the strongest co-operant \forces in the business and especially the industrial development of Springfield. THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 619 In August, 1887, Mr. Patric was married to Miss Esther Adele Burlew, of New York, and has erected a fine home at No. 566 East High street. He and his wife are members of the Fourth Lutheran church and he is serving as a member of the board of directors of the Wittenberg Lutheran College and belongs to the general synod. In politics he is a strong Republican although not an active participant in political work or a seeker after political honors. His entire attention has been given his business affairs. It is a noticeable fact that when he first became interested in Springfield manufactures there was a very small number of men employed in this department of activity here, but to-day the companies with which he is directly connected give employment to twelve hundred men. It would be trespassing on the domain of history to recount the industrial development of the city, and yet it is but just to say that Charles E. Patric has been a liberal promoter of development along these lines in Clark county, and his efforts, while bringing to him success, have had also a far wider scope, proving of immense benefit to the agricultural world. THE BRAIN FAMILY. Through many years the Brain family has been represented in Clark county and its members have been prominent here in public affairs and in promoting material advancement through the conduct of successful business enterprises. The ancestry can be traced back to William Brain, who was born at Donnington in the parish of Stow, Gloucestershire, England, in 1734. He first married Hannah Dorsell, by whom he had two children : Ann, born in May, 1763, and Hannah, born May 18, 1767. On the 31st of July, 1769, he married Ann Proctor, who was born at Bradfordton, near Evesham, April 18, 1746, and to them were born the following children : William, January 20, 1771; Elizabeth, December 14, 1772 ; Mary, March 4, 1774 ; John, August 28, 1775 ; Sarah, March 4, 1778 ; Joseph, January 1, 1781 ; Dinah, April 14, 1783 ; George October 21, 1784; Lydia Ann, March 31, 1788 ; and Thomas, October 30, 1790. After the death of his second wife William Brain Was married to Phoebe Caddick in 1794. He came of a sturdy race, was a farmer by occupation and served as superintendent of some large estates in England owned by the nobility. His sons followed in the business footsteps of their father, working with him on old estates in their native land. George Brain was born in England, was a malster and followed that business in hiS native land until 1829, when he came to America accompanied by his family. He was successful in business, and was a well read man and in the community where he lived had considerable influence. The voyage across the Atlantic consumed six weeks, but eventually he landed safely at Philadelphia. He thence proceeded by way of the Albany canal to Buffalo, by the lakes to Sandusky, Ohio, and thence across the country by wagon to Springfield, which at that time was a village of five hundred population. The family residence stood just north of the present site of the courthouse. George Brain purchased one hundred and sixty acres of land, bounded on the west by what is now Oak street, and for this paid seven dollars per acre. From time to time he added to his property until about three hundred acres were comprised within the boundaries of his 620 - THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD farm. He made a close study of agriculture and had a large library of books on the subject. His many other volumes on current topics also indicated his literary tastes and love of learning and a large number of the works from his library shelves are now in the possession of his descendants. He brought with him to America about twenty-five hundred dollars in gold which was placed in a box that is now in the possession of Lydia Brain, who is living at the advanced age of eighty-two years. He also left considerable money in gold in England when he crosed the Atlantic to the new world. It was on the 2d of January, 1814, that George Brain was united in marriage to Mary Whitehead, who was born in Gerforth, Yorkshire, England, May 12, 1792. The wedding took place in Tipton, Staffordshire, England, and they had eight children : Mary, the eldest, born December 4, 1814, was married October I. 1839, to Robert Strain and after his death she was married in 1852 to Levi Willard. Her death occurred April 22, 1900. She has one surviving daughter, Mrs. John L: Plummer. Joseph James W., the second member of the family, was born June 3, 1816, and died May 12, 1855. Anna, born March 25, 1818, became the wife of David Green and died September 26, 1867. She left three children : William B., of Springfield, John H. and Lucy E.. both of Newton Falls, Ohio. Lydia, born February 26, 1820, is living at the home of Mrs. George Brain, Sr., and is the only member of the family residing in Clark county, of that generation. Martha, born May I I, 1821, died March 1895. Lucy, born September 23. 1823, became the wife of Dr. John C. Stoddard, who was a surgeon in the Union army during the Civil war and was killed during his service. She now lives in Ottumwa, Iowa, and with the exception of Lydia is the only surviving member of the family. She has two children—Mrs. William McNett and John A., a preacher. George was the next of the family. William G.. born June 2, 18.30, in Springfield, died March 2, 1902, leaving three children : Belle M., Robert D. and Amy L. of this city. George Brain, Jr., became a prominent and influential resident of Springfield. He was the seventh in order of birth in his father's family and first opened his eyes to the light of day in Staffordshire, England, March 2, 1827. In early life he accepted a clerkship in a drug store, but on account of ill health he returned to his father's farm and carried on agricultural pursuits for many years. On his father's death, in 1851, he took charge of the home farm, which he cultivated and improved continuously until 1880. In 1858 he purchased land, comprising eighty-three acres, upon which the homes of the present representatives of the Brain family are located. After the farm was taken into the city by the extension of the corporation limits of Springfield, he turned his attention to the real estate business, laying out additions and handling property here. He sold one hundred acres of the old home farm to the Whiteley Manufacturing Company as a site for its shops. His brother, William. G. Brain, who had been educated here and entered the drug business as a clerk. afterward embarked in business on his own account, conducting a store for twelve years. In 1870 he turned his attention to the lumber trade and, in connection with George Simpson, the firm of Ray, Brain & Simpson was organized. Later William G. Brain became sole proprietor and thus continued until January 1, 1889, when his brother .George Brain was admitted to the partnership and subse- THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 621 quently the latter's sons became interested in the enterprise and William G. Brain then retired. The firm of George Brain & Sons was formed in 1889 and this continued until the death of the senior partner, when the firm style was changed to George Brain's Sons & Company. On the 22d of May, 1860, George Brain was united in marriage to Sarah M. Willard, a daughter of Levi and Sarah ( Allen) Willard, the wedding taking place in Decatur, Georgia, where the lady was born July 6, 1839. At the time of their marriage they settled upon the home farm and Mr. Brain began operations as an agriculturist on an extensive scale. Unto him and his wife were born seven children : Willard, of the firm of George Brain's Sons & Company.; Jessie A. ; George. H., also a member of the firm ; Mary; Elizabeth W. now Mrs. Charles B. Beach, of Dubuque, Iowa ; Grace, the wife of Robert McGregor, of the Patric Furnace Company ; and Alice, who died at the age of six months. George Brain was a very successful business man, enterprising and progressive. He carried on his farm work along most modern lines and when he became interested in real estate dealings handled his property in a manner in keeping with the progressive spirit of the times and in the lumber trade he was equally wide-awake and alert to note opportunities and to advance his business interests.. He was noted for his integrity and trustworthiness, as well as for his success. and his course was one which reflected great credit upon an untarnished family name, In his home he was a devoted husband and father, cherishing his success because it enabled him to provide well for his wife and children. The sons of Mr. and Mrs. George Brain have carried on the work instituted by their father and have enlarged and extended its scope. After the death of the father the present firm style of George Brain's Sons & Company was assumed and under this name a retail lumber business is carried on. The heirs in the father's estate are also interested in the real estate business, with George H. Brain as the manager and attorney of the company, which has been incorporated under the firm name of the Brain-McGregor Real Estate Company. They do a general real estate business, buying, building and selling. Willard Brain devotes his time to the lumber interests and thus the brothers have apportioned the duties and work connected with the lumber trade and real estate operations and in both lines of activity success is assured because the members of the firm follow correct business principles. Willard Brain was married to 1895 to Adella H. Bosart, a daughter of L. W. Bosart, and they have five children : Dorothy Willard; George Louis ; Allen Halsey ; Martha Jeanette; and Sarah Virginia. George H. Brain wedded Mary King, a daughter of Colonel David King, in May, 1899, and they have one son, Charles King Brain. Mrs. Robert R. McGregor, their sister. has two children, Robert Ross and Douglas. The family has long been identified with the Republican party and with the Presbyterian church. The father left to them an untarnished name and the record of his sons has reflected credit upon the family history. In social circles the representatives of the name have ever occupied an enviable position where true worth and intelligence are received as the passports into good society. From early pioneer times down to the present the name of this honored family is in- 622 - THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. separably interwoven with the history of Springfield, and throughout the intervening years the work of progress, advancement and upbuilding has been promoted by one or more members of this respected and honorable family. JOHN RAUCH. John Rauch, a baker and grocer of Springfield, whose successful conduct of his business interests is alike gratifying and creditable, was born in Bavaria, Germany, December 19, 1858. He is a son of John Rauch, whose birth occurred in the fatherland in 1824, and who followed farming in that country until 1892, when he came to America. He now lives with his son John and assists in the bakery. His wife, who bore the maiden name of Barbara Strehl and was born in 1823, is also living. They have seven children : Amarin, a farmer of Germany ; Margaret, the wife of George Ratcer, a locksmith and malster of Bavaria Barbara, the wife of Michael Mantl, of Germany ; John, of this review ; Annie is married and lives in Germany; Ursula is the wife of Joseph Foster, of Buffalo, New York ; and Wencil, who is a professor in a high school of Bavaria. The father had one hundred and seventy-three acres of land in his native country and conducted a tavern there. After his children had attained mature years, however, he sold his business interests and divided the profits among his children, giving each one thousand dollars. Like the other members of the family, John Rauch attended school until about thirteen years of age and then learned the baker's trade at Munich, serving two years' apprenticeship. He was afterward in the employ of bakers until twenty years of age, when he entered the army-, being connected with military service for two years. On receiving a furlough he came to this country, landing at New York on the 1st of January, 1881. He was a stranger with little knowledge of America, its people or its customs. Making his way to Philadelphia he there secured work at his trade, remaining in that city for two months, after which he came direct to Springfield and obtained a position on Clifton street. Subsequently he entered the employ of Charles Renssaler, with whom he continued until June, 1881. He then opened tip business on his own account at No. 54T East Main street, but remained only a short time, when he built the oven at his present place of business. No. 30o East Pleasant street. He succeeded in securing a large and growing patronage, but after a time he sold out and went to Washington Court House, where he remained until 1885. He then returned to this city and again began business here at No. 541 East Main street, the property belonging to his wife's mother. In 1890 he purchased his present property and enlarged the plant, put in modern machinery and now does a general wholesale business, selling principally to retail dealers in this city and in adjoining towns. From a small beginning he has built up an extensive trade, to which he has given his personal attention. He employs four men and he has one son who assists him in the business, attending to the wants of customers. In June, 1881, Mr. Rauch was married to Philopena Barth, who was born in Springfield in 186o. Their son, John A., is a graduate of the public schools of Springfield, was graduated in Nelson's Business College in 1897, and since that time has THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 623 been associated with his father in the conduct of the bakery and grocery. He was born May 8, 1882, and is a bright, enterprising young man. The family are identified with St. Bernard's Catholic church and since 1898 Mr. Rauch has been a member of the church board. He also belongs to the German Catholic Benevolent Society and was an officer in the local lodge. His political views connect him with the Democracy. He has never had occasion to regret his determination to come to America, for here he has found a comfortable home, has gained many friends and has won prosperity in his business ventures. WILLIAM E. BANTA. William E. Banta is an expert watch maker of Springfield, whose residence in the city dates from 1878, and his ancestral history traces back to a pioneer epoch in the settlement of America by the white race. In 1658 there were five brothers of the name who came to this country. They belonged to the Waldensians, of Italy. who went to Holland on account of religious persecution and from there came to America, being here allowed to worship according to the dictates of their conscience. Their home was established in New Jersey and from one of these brothers the subject of this review is descended. As the time passed the Banta family increased in numerical strength and when the country resolved to throw off the yoke of British oppression, representatives of the name became participants in the Revolutionary war, being engaged in service in the Mohawk valley. Isaac Banta, the grandfather of our subject, resided in the east, and pros- pered in his undertakings, becoming a well-to-do man. He lived to the advanced age-of ninety-two years. At the time of the war of 1812 he served as one of the minute men. Jacob I. Banta, the father of our subject, was born in the Mohawk valley of New York in 1810 and died in Urbana, Ohio, in 1886. For many years he was engaged in railroad contracting and because of this removed to various places. He and his brother Albert built the Albany & Schenectady Railroad, the second road established in: America. He was living in Wisconsin at the time of the Black Hawk war and when the Indians rose up against the white settlers he joined the army that suppressed the insurrection of the Indians. Mr. Banta was united in marriage to Lydia Van Brunt, who was born in New Jersey in 1813 and died in Urbana in 1893. She came of an old Holland family and her people were a long-lived race. At the time of the Revolutionary war some of the family were taken prisoners and held in captivity on the old prison ship Jersey, because they were faithful adherents of the cause of liberty. Her father lived to the very advancd age of ninety-five-years and died at the home of his daughter in Urbana. During the period of the Revolution he made his home in New Jersey in the midst of much of the hostility which occurred. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Banta, the parents of our subject, were born two children, John A., the elder, being a resident of Urbana and a printer by trade. He is married and has four sons and one daughter.. The father was a Republican in his affiliations from the time of the organization of the party. He was a well educated man and read broadly, keeping in touch with the advanced thought of the day. He also desired: 624 - THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. that his sons should have good educational privileges and both were students in the high school. William E. Banta, whose name introduces this record, was born in Beloit, Wisconsin, February 3. 1847, and in 1852 accompanied his parents on their removal to Urbana, Ohio, where he pursued his education, which included study in the high school there. At the age of sixteen he was apprenticed to a jeweler, with whom he remained for three years, becoming familiar with the business in all of its departments. He afterward went to Fostoria, Ohio, where he remained for a year, and in 1867 he came to Springfield where he entered the employ of John P. Allen, with whom he remained for six years. He is now an expert watchmaker and retailer. He has traveled quite extensively over various portions of the United States and has been employed in fourteen different cities of the .country, working in all branches of the jeweler business. In his travels he has gained a wide knowledge of the United States and its people, acquiring much valuable information and storing his mind with many anec.dotes which render him an entertaining companion. For five years he continued his travels and in 1878 returned to Springfield and accepted an excellent position which was offered him. He began business at his present location, at No. 40 West Main street, as an expert watchmaker and repairer and has here carried on business continuously since. Mr. Banta votes with the Republican party, but has never taken an active part in political affairs or sought office of any description. He is a member of New Albany Lodge, No. 39. F. & A. M., and Springfield Council, R. & S. M., in which he has filled the position of thrice illustrious master. He has held other offices in Masonry here and has been a worthy exemplar of the fraternity since he was received as a Master Mason in Springfield Lodge in 1871. He has advanced steadily in the order, his brethren delighting to honor him because of his faithfulness to the teachings of the craft and his thorough understanding of its tenets. Outside of business Air. Banta has given considerable attention to the study of and experiments in electricity. The subject has greatly fascinated him and he finds. it a source of pleasure and recreation. WILLIAM H. GRAHAM, M. D. Dr. William H. Graham. who is engaged in the practice of medicine and surgery in South Charleston, was born on a farm near Circleville, in Pickaway county, Ohio, June 18, jewelers parents were Hiram and Emma (Dyer) Graham. Soon after his birth his people removed to a farm in Fayette county, near Mount Sterling, Ohio, where the father where the father carried on agricultural pursuits and also dealt in stock. In 1900 he and his wife removed to Clark county and are now living near South Charleston. The Doctor was reared to manhood in Fayette county and attended its public schools until sixteen years of age, when he entered the business college at Columbus, Ohio, being graduated in that institution about 1892. He later attended the National Normal University at Lebanon, Ohio, for a year, and then having determined to make the practice of medicine his life work he began studying in the office of Dr. Davis, of New Holland, Ohio. After one year of pre- THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 625 paratory reading he entered the Eclectic Medical Institute of Cincinnati and was graduated at the completion of a four years' course with the class of 1901. This was four years of careful study, earnest thought and practical work and he was thus well equipped to enter upon the important duties of the profession when he left that school. In 1900 he also took a course in the Bennett Medical College, of Chicago, and in August, 1901, he opened an office in Springfield. In March, 1902. however, he removed to South Charleston. where he is now located. He is comparatively a young man, but he has made most thorough preparation for his chosen work and he posseses a nature that can never content itself with mediocrity, but will press forward to a place of success and prominence. He is continually studying when not attending to the demands of his practice and is thus always broadening his knowledge and increasing his efficiency. He is a member of the Eclectic Medical Alumni Association and also of the State Medical Association, and he keeps thoroughly abreast with the times. He manifested special aptness in his studies and his thorough qualifications and studious habits, combined with close conformity to the ethics of the profession have already gained for him a favorable reputation as a member of the medical fraternity of Clark county. DAVID KING, SR. David King, Sr., was one of the early merchants of Springfield, whose enterprise and energy contributed to the business activity and consequent prosperity of the city at an early clay. He was born in Baltimore. Maryland, in 1896, and when only four years of age was left an orphan by the death of his parents. He was then taken to Pennsylvania and was reared and educated in the village of Shippensburg. He afterward. engaged in teaching school through the winter months in Pennsylvania, but when a. young man left the Keystone state for Ohio, locating in Portsmouth, this state, where he secured a clerkship. He had also been employed as a clerk in Shippensburg, so that he had some experience when he became identified with mercantile life in Ohio. After a short time spent in the employ of others, he engaged in business for himself in Tarleton, Pickaway county, where all his children but two were born, and where he carried on merchandising until 1841—the year of his arrival in Springfield. Opening a dry goods store in this place, he carried on a large and profitable business at the southeast corner of Main and Limestone streets for a number of years in a large brick building owned by him, known at the time as the Lyon property, where the Gotwald block now stands. At the time of his removal to Springfield this place was but a small town and he became a factor in its upbuilding. He. invested his money in land and upon this erected buildings used for mercantile purposes. He owned the valuable tract on the corner of South Fountain avenue and High street, with two hundred feet front on each street. His investments were carefully made and brought to him a good financial return, and at the same time his building interests proved of benefit to the city in the upbuilding of its business district. While residing in Tarleton, Ohio, Mr. King was married November 9, 1826, to Almena Caldwell, of Portsmouth, Ohio, her parents being Alexander and Hannah. 626 - THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD (Hamlin) Caldwell. On the maternal side she came of a distinguished family that has furnished men of prominence to the nation, including Hannibal Hamlin, vice-president of the United States. The family are descendants of Giles Hamlin, who emigrated from Great Britain about 1639 and several members of the family have become distinguished in military circles. Eleazer Hamlin, the great-grandfather of Mrs. King, married Lydia Bonney and settled at Pembroke, Massachusetts. He died December I, 1807, at the age of seventy-five years. One of the eldest sons was a lieutenant in the Fourth Massachusetts Regiment and also an adjutant in the Revolutionary war. He died in Waterford, Maine, and one of his sons inherits membership in the Cincinnati Society. Two other sons were distinguished in their children, the son of one being the Hon. Hannibal Hamlin, vice-president of the United States, and a son of the other being the Rev. Cyrus Hamlin, of world-wide fame as a missionary sent out by the American Board, who was at the head of Roberts College at Constantinople. To Mr. and Mrs. David King were born nine children, of whom five are now living, two daughters and three sons. The daughters are : Mrs. Mary E. K. Gotwald, the widow of the late Rev. Dr. L. A. Gotwald; and Miss S. Jennie King, both now living in Springfield in the old homestead on North Fountain avenue, built by the mother immediately after. the father's death. His death was occasioned by cholera in August, 1849, when that scourge prevailed in Springfield; and was undoubtedly due to his devotion to those who suffered or died from that dread pestilence. The three sons are Robert Quigley, Samuel Noble and David, Jr. Robert Q. King was the eldest son, and his first years in business life were engaged in a hardware store with his partner, Mr. .Alex Runyon, now of Newark, New Jersey. Later he turned his attention to the real estate business and to-day handles considerable residence and farm property. at the same time supervising his private interests. In )857 he married Harriet A. Danforth, who was born in New Albany, Indiana, and they had five children. Thomas D., born in 1859, was a graduate of the medical department of the 'University of Pennsylvania. at Philadelphia, and was also a graduate of Princeton College. He was practicing- at the time of his death, which occurred in 1889. The living children are D. Ward, a farmer of Holt county, Missouri; Almena, the wife of H. J. Warrick, who follows farming near Corning, California ; and R. Leffler, a farmer of Hancock county. Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. King have nine grandchildren. They hold membership in the Presbyterian church of Springfield. Samuel Noble King spent his boyhood in the paternal home, but preferring farm life went to Illinois, becoming one of the leading agriculturists of the northern part of that state. He married Miss Mary Reid, of Ottawa. Illinois. Mr. King has given his attention largely to raising- the standard of live Stock, notably horses, to a high degree of perfection. He and his wife are much interested in the elevation of standards in the farm home, giving their time and influence to instruction in domestic science in all its varied departments as it is now perseveringly taught in northern Illinois. Mr. King enlisted in the army as a private at the beginning of the Civil war. He served for three years in the Twenty-sixth Illinois THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 627 Regiment, and during that time was promoted to the office of first lieutenant. He is still living near Bloomington, Illinois. David King, Jr., first launched in business in Springfield, but at the first call for troops made by President Lincoln to serve for three months in defense of the Union, he entered the service as a first lieutenant and was promoted to the captaincy. At the close of his term he immediately assisted in recruiting the Ninety-four Ohio Infantry, and soon after went back into active service in the army as a major, while later he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel. He participated in the first battle of Bull Run and during his second enlistment in the battles of, Perryville, Kentucky, and Stone River, Tennessee. His regiment saw very severe service. After the close of the war David King was for several years a paper manufacturer. At length he discontinued the making of paper but has been a dealer in that commodity and is proprietor of a wholesale paper store that is now an important factor in the business of Springfield. In 1864 David King married Miss Mary M. Danforth, of New Albany, Indiana. They have two children, Noble C. and Mary J. The former married Miss Belle Munson, of Springfield, and their home is in Plainfield, New Jersey, while the latter is the wife of George H. Brain, of Springfield, Ohio. David King and his wife belong to the First Presbyterian church, in which he has served as trustee, deacon and elder. He is also a trustee of the Children's Home, of Clark county, and a member of Mitchell Post. No. 45, G. A. R. Of the four deceased children of Mr. and Mrs. David King, Sr., but one lived to maturity, namely, Almena Caldwell King, who was well known and esteemed in this community and who died in 1878. In his political affiliations David King, Sr., was a Whig but never sought or held office. He belonged to the First Presbyterian church of Springfield, and served as one of its trustees and was at his death chairman of the building committee erecting the original house of worship. He died in this city August 8, 1849, at the age of fifty-four years, and his wife, who long survived him, passed away in 1878. He was a very prominent and successful business man, whose influence was a potent element in the material and moral progress of this community. JOHN SEGGERSON John Seggerson is engaged in dealing in groceries and provisions at No. 224 East Main street and has been a representative of the business interests of Springfield for eleven years. He was born in Paris, Kentucky, February 22, 1858, and the public schools of that city provided him with his educational privileges. His father, Patrick Seggerson, now deceased, was a stone mason by trade and was born in County Kerry, Ireland, in the year 1820. On leaving the Emerald isle he was united in marriage to Margaret Cahill, whose birth occurred in 1824. Having crossed the Atlantic to America they became residents of Paris, Kentucky, whence they removed to Springfield in July, 1875. Here the father followed the stone mason's trade until his retirement from active business life about twelve years prior to his death. He was a member of St. Raphael's church of this city and was a 628 - THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. Democrat in his political affiliations, but had no aspirations for office. His educational privileges in youth were limited, but by hard work he made his way and steadily advanced in the business world. He was called to his final rest on Christmas day of 1897, and is still survived by his wife, who yet resides in Springfield. They were the parents of thirteen children, but six of that number died in Kentucky in early childhood. One son. George, died in Springfield at the age of twenty-nine years. The others are : Mary, the widow of John Donahue. of this city ; Edwatid, a plasterer of Springfield ; Ellen, the wife of James R. Doyle, of this city ; John ; Margaret, the wife of Anthony Gallagher, of Lexington, Kentucky ; and Thomas, a molder by trade, living in Springfield. The children were educated in the public schools of Kentucky and Margaret and Thomas were students in parochial schools of this city. John Seggerson came to Springfield when about seventeen years of age and found employment in a foundry as core maker. Later he was employed as a molder, working as a journeyman in that capacity until 1891, when, with the capital he had acquired through his industry, perseverance and economy, he embarked in the grocery business on his own account at the corner of Columbia and Water streets. There he opened a new stock of goods. He had no experience, but the .same resolute purpose which had enabled him to acquire capital sufficient to begin business has enabled him to conduct his enterprise in a way that has gained for him public patronage. In 1896 he removed to his present location. He began with a stock worth four hundred dollars and this he gradually increased to meet the growing demands of his trade until he now carries a stock valued at fifteen hundred dollars and handles goods of the finest quality. He carries a full line of staple and fancy groceries. provisions, canned goods and smoked meats, and to the business he has given his personal attention, gaining the confidence of his patrons bv his straightforward business methods. In 1880 Mr. Seggerson was married in this city to Margaret O'Neil, who was born in Springfield in 1858, a daughter of Daniel O'Neil. who died in 1859. They had four children, but three of the number died in infancy. The surviving son. Edward, born January 3, 1882, is a graduate of St. Raphael's parochial school, also of Nelson's Business College, and is now a clerk in his father's store, having charge of the books. Mr. Seggerson and his family are identified with St. Raphael's Catholic church. In politics he is a Democrat and takes an active part in local political affairs. He is now serving as a member of the central committee of his ward. He belongs to the Knights of Columbus, the Young Men's Institute, and the Ancient .Order of Hibernians. He is likewise identified with the Springfield Grocers Association. Through broad reading he has educated himself and his success in business has been made by personal application and reliable methods. JOHN RANKIN. Honored and respected by all there is no, man who has occupied a more enviable position in financial circles in South Charleston than John Rankin, who has long been connected with banking interests here but is now practically living-a retired life. He has. THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 629 passed the ninetieth milestone on life's journey and is one of the venerable men of Clark county, having for more than nine decades been a witness of the history of the nation as it has progressed in civilization, in culture and in all departments of activity until it now ranks among the great powers of the world. Mr. Rankin was born December 16, 1811, in Berlin, Worcester county, Maryland, and was the second born of a numerous family whose parents were James and Margaret (Truitt) Rankin. Rev. John Rankin, D. D., the head of this branch of the family, of which our subject is a representative, was of Scotch-Irish descent—a native of Pennsylvania—and was distinguished for his unbounded zeal and successful labors in planting and establishing Presbyterian churches in the lower- part of the Maryland peninsula, of which Worcester county was the center of his field of labor. James Rankin, the youngest of his five children, married Margaret Truitt, of Newark, Worcester county, and about 1815 they removed with their family to Madison county, Ohio, locating on a farm near London. John Rankin was then but a little child. His early life was not exempt from the toil, hardships and disadvantages of the pioneer. The labor of the farm was so exacting that it left but little time for mental culture, but nevertheless he utilized the meager advantages that pioneer life afforded and acquired a sufficient knowledge of the rudiments of practical education, upon which he continued to build with excellent results. He early discovered that industry, economy and integrity were the secrets of success, and adOpted them as his motto--his beacon star, which he has followed in every transaction through his long and busy life. His methodical manner of - 33 - living and total abstinence from all intoxicants and nerve stimulants have contributed largely to the longevity of his life. When yet a y boy he began dealing in cattle on his own account, going west to Indiana and Illinois to buy stock, which he drove across the country to the eastern markets. In the spring of 1845, in connection with his brother, - Albert G., he opened a dry goods store in South Charleston, successfully conducting this mercantile enterprise until 1865. In 1863, in connection with other well known business men, he organized the First National Bank of South Charleston, of which he became the vice president, while L. W. Haughey was chosen president. . From the beginning the new enterprise was attended with success, a safe, conservative business policy being inaugurated which won the public confidence and made the bank what it has remained—one of the solid financial institutions of the county. The 'bank was made the "designated depository and financial agent of the United States" in this section, and all internal revenue and other government moneys collected in the congressional district were deposited here. The institution continued as a national bank until 1877, when owing to the high price of government bonds, it seemed advisable, from a financial standpoint, to relinquish its charter and withdraw its circulation, which was done; and it was immediately reorganized as a private bank, under the name of the Bank of South Charleston, with Mr. Rankin as its president. He has since remained in this position, although the management of the business is now largely in the hands of his sons, and the same safe policy at first inaugurated has always been maintained. The success of this enterprise is attributable in no small degree to his efforts, to his sound 630 - THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. judgment, to his conservative policy and honorable dealing. When Mr. Haughey withdrew from the bank he made investments in real estate and in many of these Mr. Rankin was associated with him and through long years the business as well as social relations of these two venerable and honored men have been continued. In 1855 Mr. Rankin was married in South Charleston to Miss Charity A. Fullerton, and for forty-seven years they have traveled life's journey together. The lady was born in Summerford, Ohio, daughter of James Fullerton. and three children were born of this marriage : Stacy B., James F. and Ella M., but the last named died in early womanhood. In his political affiliations Mr. Rankin was a Whig in early life, and upon the dissolution of that party he joined the new Republican party. He has never been an active politician in the sense of office seeking, yet has filled some minor positions, to which he has been called by the vote of his fellow townsmen. He has long been a member of the Presbyterian church, which 'his father aided in organizing and of which he was long a valued member. His life has ever been in consistent harmony with his Christian principles and his business career has been characterized by honorable dealing, while at all times he has been true and faithful to the obligations of citizenship and of upright manhood. His life record of more than ninety years should serve as an inspiration to his associates and an example to the young. S. B. RANKIN. S. B. Rankin, the elder son of John Rankin, of South Charleston, was born in this town and attended school here until about seventeen years of age, when on account of impaired eyesight he had to put aside his text-books. Later he became his father's assistant in the banking business and has since been identified with financial interests of the county. Since 1882 he has been cashier of the Dank of South Charleston, which is owned by the father and his two sons. Stacy B. and James F. S. B. Rankin was married in South Charleston to Miss Fannie Kemper. who was born and reared in Dayton and was a daughter of the Rev. James S. Kemper. D. D. and Frances (Gaspers Kemper. They now have two children. Marquis Kemper and Stacy Barcroft. In his political affiliations S. B. Rankin has always been a stanch Republican, giving a helpful and unswerving support to the party, and has been a delegate to various county, congressional and state conventions. His fellow townsmen, recognizing his worth and ability, have frequently called him to public office and in the fall of 1897 he was elected to the legislature and or the expiration of his first term was re-elected. After entering the house of representatives he was made a member of the committee on taxation, corporations and federal relations, and during his second term he was chairman of the committee on taxation and served on the committees on railroads an telegraphs, on libraries and on others appointed to expedite the work of the house He has been appointed by Governor Nash executive commissioner from Ohio to th St. Louis Exposition in 1904. Mr. Rankin is a member of Fielding Lodge, No. 56, F. & A. M., of South Charleston, with which he has been identi field since 1900. He was one of the organ izers of the Ohio Bankers Association in THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 631 1891, was elected its first secretary and has since held that position, while at this writing he is the president of the Secretaries' Organization of the State Bankers Associations of the United States. He has also been the Ohio vice president of the American Bankers Association, and has a wide acquaintance among the bankers of the country. In the field of political life and business activity he has won distinction and to-day is numbered among the leading, influential and honored citizens of Ohio. JAMES F. RANKIN James F. Rankin was born in South Charleston, November 24, 1861, a son of John Rankin. Having acquired his preliminary education in the public schools he entered the Ohio Wesleyan University, at Delaware, Ohio, and when his education was completed he began his business career in the banking house of his father, being made assistant cashier, which position he still holds. With his father and brother he owns the bank and the brother; now practically have control of the institution, the father living in retirement from business. On the 5th of June. 1894, James F. Rankin was married to Nettie Kemper, a daughter of the Rev. James S. Kemper, of Dayton, Ohio, and they have one son, John Millington, born February 3, 1896. Mr. Rankin has always been a pronounced Republican and has held various offices, while lit- Governor Nash he was appointed trustee of the combined normal and industrial department. at Wilberforce, Ohio, in 1900 to fill out an unexpired term, and in 1902 was reappointed. He has taken an active part in the erection of the new Normal building at Wilberforce. and is doing everything in his power to promote the interests of this center of learning. A stanch Republican in politics he has served as a delegate to the county and state conventions and is a valued member of the Masonic fraternity, having been made a Mason in 1890, in Fielding Lodge, No. 192, F. & A. M., in which he has since been honored with various offices, serving as its master for two terms and also as representative to the grand lodge. I. WARD FREY. Splendidly conducted business affairs of magnitude and importance have placed I. Ward Frey with the capitalists of Springfield. His operations. too, have made him a valued resident of the city, for he has labored along lines proving of general. benefit, while at the same time his individual success has been extended along other lines which have brought to him a good return. He has also put forth his efforts in behalf of the city of his nativity. He commands uniform respect here and no history of Clark county would he complete without the record of his life. His birth occurred on the 22d of November, 1852, in Springfield, his parents being George H. and Jane O. (Ward) Frey. From pioneer times the Ward family has been connected with Clark county, for Isaac Ward, the maternal grandfather, came with his family to Clark county in 1833, removing to the west from Cumberland county, Pennsylvania. Upon a farm near Springfield he took up his abode and there spent his remaining days. He wedded Mary Rodgers, a daughter of James Rodgers, also a native of Pennsylvania, and among their children was a daughter, Jane O.. who became the 632 - THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD wife of George H. Frey and the mother of our subject. A complete history of the parents appear elsewhere in this work. I. Ward Frey of this review was one of a family of twelve children, of whom only five are yet living. At the usual age he entered the public schools of Springfield, pursued a high school course here and later became a student in the Highland Military Academy at Worcester, Massachusetts, where he continued his studies for three years. On putting aside his text-books he returned to his native city and became connected with business interests controlled by his father. George H. Frey. In 1877-8 he was connected with The Springfield, Jackson Pomeroy Railroad Company, and later engaged in the quarrying business. He also devoted his attention to the manufacture of lime and controlled an extensive local trade, shipping the product to Various states and continuing actively in that line of business industry until 1882, when failing health compelled his retirement. After a rest of several years, he became a member of the Champion Machine Company in 1886, and so continud until 1888, since which time he has given considerable attention to his farming interests. He has to-day valuable city property and farming lands, having judiciously placed much of his capital in the safest of all investments—real estate. In 1874 Mr. Frey was married to Miss Anna M. Wilson, a daughter of William W. Wilson, the vice president of The Champion Machine Company, also the Champion Bar and Knife and Champion Malleable Iron Companies. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Frey has been blessed with one daughter, Helen Wilson. The Frey household is one of the most hospitable in the city, its social functions being enjoyed by the best resi dents of Springfield. In his political views a strong Republican, Mr. Frey has never wavered in his allegiance to the party to which he gives earnest and able support without desire of official reward. His career has ever been such as to warrant the trust and confidence of the business world, for he has ever conducted all transactions on the strictest principles of honor and integrity. His devotion to the public good is unquestioned and arises from a sincere interest in his fellow men. WILLIAM M. HARRIS William M. Harris is an honored veteran of the Civil war and is now secretary and curator of the Clark County Historical Society. In this capacity he is serving most capably and efficiently and his labors have resulted in securing an excellent exhibit in the society rooms. His residence in Clark county covers more than the allotted span of three score years and ten, and therefore he is familiar with its history as it has progressed from early pioneer conditions, and has become imbued with the life that arises from agricultural. industrial and commercial activity. He was born in Springfield. February 10, 1832, the son of William M. and Lydia (Mayne) Harris. The father, William Morrison Harris. was born February 22, 1806, in New Jersey of Welsh descent. In the early '20s he came to Ohio and conducted a sawmill on Mill creek in Springfield township, Clark county. He died in January, 1839, his remains being interred at Emory Chapel, four miles south of Springfield. His wife, Lydia (Mayne) Harris, was born in Frederick county, Mary- THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 633 land, September 12, 1807, and lived with her parents, Adam and Catherine A. ( Kemp) Mayne, until she was married to William Morrison Harris, June 14, 1827. She died in Springfield August 19, 1879, aged nearly seventy-two years. She is buried beside her husband at Emory Chapel. She was a woman of very wide acquaintance, being generally known at Aunt Lydia and was much beloved by all who knew her. She was, at the age of seven years, in what is known as the Bladensburg races and could tell of that and the burning of the capitol. Adam Mayne was born on South Mountain, Frederick county, Maryland. August 8, 1783, and was married to Catherine A. Kemp in 18o4. He was a farmer until 1809, when he removed to Georgetown, D. C. There he first conducted a brick yard, then a fishing landing, and afterward a grocery and general store. During the war of 1812 he was on President James Madison's mounted body guard and was with the president August 24, 1814, the clay Washington was evacuated. His family spent that night on Arlington Heights and saw the national capitol and much of the city destroyed by fire. In 1819 Adam Mayne again turned farmer. this time in Montgomery county, Maryland. In 1825 he came to Ohio. The trip was made overland in a wagon and it was necessary to tie a large tree to the rear end of the wagon to act as a brake when they were coming down the Alleghany mountains. With his family he settled on The boundary line between Green and Springtownship, Clark county, the division line crossing a farm of one hundred and ten acres of partially improved land. To the further development and cultivation of this place Adam Mayne gave his attention with good success and became one of the well-to- do farmers of his community. From 1830 to 1840 he conducted a tavern four miles south of Springfield on the stage road between this city and Cincinnati. Here the stage stopped for meals, and also along this road the drovers took their hogs to market at Cincinnati and purchased corn of Mr. Mayne, so that he found home consumption of his product. In his political views Adam Mayne was a Whig. prominent in the ranks of the party, and was a strong high tariff man. He was also active and influential in the church. It was largely through his efforts that the Methodist Episcopal church, Emory Chapel, was built, and also the first church of that denomination at :Enos, Ohio, Mr. Mayne serving on the building committee. He died in 1857 and was buried at Emory Chapel. His wife. Catherine A. Kemp, was born in Frederick, Maryland, October 3o, 1783. and died at the old homestead July 14, 1869, aged eighty-six years. She is buried by the side of her husband at Emory Chapel. When the subject of this sketch was but seven years of age his father died, leaving the widow with four children, namely : Columbia Ann, who is now the widow of J. L. Petticrew, of Springfield : William M. Adeline, an invalid who died in I880, aged forty-five Years ; and Fannie A.. now the wife of Josiah Black, of Carthage. Missouri. At the death of her husband Mrs. Harris, with her children, went to live with her father. Adam Mayne. After a period of fourteen years she was united in marriage to Anthony Leffel, who died in 1869. William Mayne Harris began his education in what was called the "Possum'' school. It was a log structure, built and furnished after the primitive manner of the times. There he pursued his studies during 634 - THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD the winter months for a few years, while in the summer he worked upon the farm, continuing to assist his grandfather in the cultivation of the land until he was eighteen years of age. He then came to Springfield and learned the wagonmaker's trade, manufacturing all kinds of wagons, both heavy and light, together with farm implements. The materials for the work were obtained in the forest, the native trees being cut down and converted into timber and then into lumber and shaped for their purposes in the shops, for there was no machinery to construct the different parts of the wagon. Mr. Harris served a three years' apprenticeship to the trade. after which he went to West Liberty, Logan county, Ohio, where he opened a carriage shop, which he conducted for two years. He next went to Minnesota and spent four years at St. Paul. During a part of that time he was engaged. in the operation of some wild land. In 1859, however, he returned to Springfield and worked at his trade and just prior to the Civil war he opened a wagon shop of his own in a building just opposite the present site of the grand opera house, on South Limestone street. There he carried on his work until after the inauguration of hostilities between the north and the south. At the president's call for troops to aid in crushing out the Rebellion in its incipiency, Mr. Harris enlisted in Company E of the Sixteenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry for three months. This command was known as the Jefferson Guards, the command being under Captain Philip Kershner, and when attached to the regiment it became Company E, of the Sixteenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Later, the adjutant general of Ohio, Mr. Carrington, presented this company with a magnificent silk banner and it was thereafter known as the Carrington Guards.   Mr. Harris joined the army as a private, and was later promoted to corporal. After the expiration of his three months' term he re-enlisted in the regular army as a member of Company D, First Battalion of the United States Infantry for three years, and was made sergeant. In February, 1862, he was detailed as a regimental postmaster, and afterward as brigade postmaster, serving in that position until he received an honorable discharge, on the crest of Lookout mountain, at the end of his three years' term. Mr. Harris was the first man in the army detailed for the mail service. The army postmaster carried a pass that would enable him to pass in or out any lines of the army day or night. He was always busy. First in camp, and then in a few hours far away, trying to reach the nearest railroad, where the mail could be sent north, and where he could receive the mails for the boys in camp. Sometimes the distance would be short ; sometimes thirty or forty miles ; often outside the Union lines ; over the mountains or down through the valleys ; fording rivers swollen out of their banks by the heavy rains; sleeping at night without shelter in all kinds of weather ; with no comrade except his horse—they traveled, ate, slept together and "drank from the same" mud puddle. Such was the life of the army postmaster. Returning to Springfield Mr. Harris once more began work at his trade, which he followed here for a year and then removed to Osborn, Ohio, where he was engaged in the grain business for about three years. Later he was a resident of Davenport, Iowa, living there twelve years, the most of which time he was employed by the government at the Rock Island arsenal. In THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 635 1882 he again came to his native city and was for two years in the service of the A. C. Evans Manufacturing Company. On the expiration of that period he became circulation manager of the old Globe, then one of the leading newspapers of the city and for fourteen years he was manager of the circulation department of the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune. In October, 190o, he became the secretary and curator of the Clark County Historical Society. which at that time had no exhibit save a few relics and historical papers ; but since Mr. Harris has taken hold of the work, a large hall in the Bushnell building has been obtained, and a fine collection of valuable curios from all parts of the world is now on exhibition. In 1901 Mr. Harris was elected to the position of superintendent of Associated Charities. He is also sergeant-at-arms of the city council, and has been assessor of the fourth ward for many years. He exercises his right of franchise in support of the men and measures of the Republican party, and in politics has ever been an earnest Republican. In 1853 Mr. Harris was united in marriage to Miss Serif R. Guy, who was born at Mount Morris, Livingston county, New York. They have four children : Frederick Gilbert ; Martha Elizabeth, wife of S. F. Smart ; Clifford Guy ; and Charles St. Clair. Mr. and Mrs. Harris hold membership in the First Baptist church, of which Mr. Harris is a deacon. He belongs to Mitchell Post. G. A. R.. is a past commander and is now quartermaster. He is a genial, kindly gentleman of seventy years and although the snows of many winters have fallen upon his head, yet he seems to possess much of the vigor of a man in his prime.. He has a keen interest in the affairs of the world and its progress, and especially in Clark county, which is the place of his nativity and which has been his home through so many years of his life. D. U. COBERLY. D. U. Coberly is now serving for the second term as mayor of Vienna and is a progressive, public-spirited gentleman and a valued citizen whose interest in the town is manifest by active and earnest support in its behalf. He is also well known in educational circles, having for a number of years been successfully engaged in teaching. He was born in Newport, Madison county, Ohio, October 6, 1852, and is a son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Simpkins) Coberly. His father was also born in Madison county, followed the occupation of farming, and was about fifty-four years of age at the time of his death, which occurred in 1884. In politics he was a stanch Republican but was never an office seeker. His wife was born in Clark county, where she was reared and still makes her home, having now reached the age of sixty-three years. In the family of this worthy couple were four children, of whom Mr. Coberly, of this review, is the eldest. The others are : Mary, the wife of James Andrews,. of Springfield, by whom she has three children ; Dora, the wife of David Sutherland, also. of Springfield, by whom she has six children; Watson, who married Metta Shoomaker and lives on the old home farm in Madison county. Mr. Coberly of this review spent his boyhood days on the home farm. As soon as old enough to handle the plow he began work in the fields and was thus engaged 636 - THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD through the months of summer. During the winter months he attended school and when only seventeen years of age he began teaching at Midway, Madison county, receiving forty dollars per month. Since that time he has largely devoted his energies to educational work and is regarded as a most capable instructor. For two years he was employed by a cousin in a sawmill, accepting this position because of the failure of his health in school work. On the 20th of May, 1875, Mr. Coberly vas united in marriage to Miss Laonie Clark, of Vienna, where she was born and reared, her parents being William and Rebecca (Tavner) Clark. Her father was born in Cambridge .and her mother in Virginia, their marriage being celebrated in the Old Dominion. Mr. and Mrs. Coberly now have eight children : Oliver, who was born February 26, 1877, in Vienna, and is now working at the carpenter's trade; Harvey, who was born in Summerford, Madison county, November 10, T879 ; Frank, born in Summerford May 7, 1882 ; Florence, born in Summerford January 8, 1887 Bertie and Bertha, twins, who were born in that town September 17, 1889 ; Carl, born in Vienna, November 15, 1895 ; and Joe, born in Vienna July 11, 1897. Mr. Coberly's study of the political issues and questions of the day has led him to give an earnest support to the Republican party and its principles. He was township clerk in Summerford for twelve years and assessor for four years in Harmony. He has recently been elected for the second term as township clerk and for the second term is filling the office of mayor of Vienna, being the first person ever chosen to that office. In the discharge of his official duties he is prompt, notably reliable and public-spirited, putting forth every effort in his power to promote the general welfare. He belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, is a charter member of the Knights of Pythias fraternity and is also identified with the Junior Order of American Mechanics. In the first two he has filled all of the chairs. Mr. Coberly is one whose influence has ever been exercised for the good of his community, his name stands as a synonym for all that is honorable and straightforward, his acts are manly and sincere, and his salient characteristics are those which command respect and esteem in every land and in every clime. WILLIAM H. SIEVERLING. William H. Sieverling has been a resident of Springfield for only a comparatively brief period, having located here in 1894. but during that time he has demonstrated his right to be classed among the resolute and representative men of the city and today he is capably filling the position of city engineer, discharging his duties in a manner which has made his services of value. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. April 29, 1865, a son of Frederick Sieverling, who was an architect and builder, born in Brunswick, Germany, in 1817. In the schools of the fatherland he pursued his education and for some time carried on business in the line of his chosen calling in his native country, but believing that better business opportunities might be enjoyed in the new world he came to the United States in 1846, making his way to Cincinnati. Ohio, in 1850. There he followed the profession of an architect and also took contracts, being thus a representative of the business interests of Cin- THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 637 cinnati for a number of years. He was a very well educated man and came from a wealthy family, owning a large estate in Germany. He never sought office, but desired to gain advancement along the line of his profession rather than in political circles. He was the third supervising architect on the government building at Cincinnati, Ohio. His skill and ability won him splendid success and he became an extensive builder as a sub-contractor and supervisor. In early manhood he wedded Mary Nieman, whose birth occurred in the year 1832, in the portion of Germany where he was born. They were married in their native country and the father of our subject died in Colorado, in 1884, but the mother is still living, now making her home with a daughter, in Barnesville, Ohio. They were the parents of eight. children, of whom two daughters died in early girlhood. The others are: Gustave, a baker and confectioner of Hamilton, Ohio ; Eleanor, the wife of R. Gamenthaler, of Barnesville, Ohio ; Mary, who is living in Cincinnati ; William H. ; Charles, a letter carrier of Cincinnati ; and Adolph, a jeweler of Washington, D. C. The children all received the advantages of a public school education in Cincinnati, and Charles and William were educated in the University there. The subject of this review, having mastered his elementary studies in the public schools, matriculated in the University, where he pursued the elective course, after which he entered upon his business career in the employ of Anderson & Hobby, the largest engineering firm in the city. He became connected with the house in order to learn civil engineering and remained for two years, after which he then entered into business relations with Colonel L. Anderson, with whom he continued for nine years, having charge of his office. He familiarized himself with all the details of his business, as well as the principles upon which it is governed. He was with Mr. Anderson when the firm put in the sewer of Avondale and of Ivorydale, and he did work in various parts of the county, having an engineer in local. charge. Mr. Sieverling was chief assistant and also did considerable government work. In 1892 he left the employ of Mr. Anderson and closed up his affairs, which required about eighteen months, and then opened an office in Cincinnati as a practical engineer and surveyor. He was also engaged in the fruit commission business in Anderson, Indiana, for a year, when seeing that there was a favorable business opening in Springfield he came to this city. Here Mr. Sieverling became connected with the Lima Northern Railway, and in April, 1896, accepted the position of assistant civil engineer on the Ohio Southern Railroad, with which he was connected until March, 1897. He then left the employ of the corporation and worked for John Jacob Astor, conducting a railroad from Fort Wayne to Kankakee, Illinois. but in the fall of the same year he returned and became employed in graveling the road in the southern part of the country. Thus his time was occupied for a period, after which he became chief engineer for the Detroit Southern Railroad Company, building all of its new extensions to Detroit. On the 11th of July, 1901, he was appointed by the board of public affairs of Springfield as city engineer, and in this capacity has charge of surveys and improvements carried on in the city, his varied and extensive experience in previous years well equipping him for the important work which Ile has undertaken. He is one of the best posted civil engineers in the county, his 638 - THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. ability being recognized by all who are at all conversant with this line of work. On the 17th of January, 1894. Mr. Sieverling was united in marriage to .Miss Katherine H. Stoll, who was born in Piqua, Ohio, in 1864, a daughter of John Stoll, who was a tradesman and who pursued his education in the public schools. Unto our subject and his wife have been born two sons : Walter J. and Paul. The parents hold membership in the Center street Methodist Episcopal church and Mr. Sieverling votes with the Republican party. Since he entered the employ of the city he has labored earnestly and faithfully in its behalf, has systematized the work of the office and has saved considerable money by investigating claims against the city, thus preventing litigation by arriving at the true state of affairs. He takes an aggressive stand in behalf of Springfield and her welfare and if every public officer were as loyal to the public good and the general welfare Springfield would have an ideal public service. BENJAMIN WOOSLEY Benjamin Woosley, deceased, was for many years a prosperous and prominent farmer of Clark county, where his entire life was spent. He was born near SouthCharlestonn in Madison township October30,, 1815, and was a son of James Woosley, who came to this state from Virginia and for a time lived in Ross county. Subsequently he resided in the vicinity of Chillicothe and thence came to Clark county. There is no doubt that the family is of English origin, but the line of descent can not be traced back to any remote period. The family is a distinguished one in England, and that the American branch is known to the royal house of that country is beyond dispute. for on the 28th of May, 1902, William S.Woosleyv, a son of Benjamin, received an elaborately printed invitation to attend the coronation of King Edward VII, which reads as follows : "The royal family of Great Britain and Ireland, imperial India and the British colonial possessions beyond the seas greeteth thee and commandeth thy- presence at the abbey of Westminster in the ancient city of London. on the twenty-eighth clay of June, Anna Domino 1902, Anno Regini 1002, on the occasion of the solemn ceremony, the coronation of the son and heir of the reigning house and prince of the royal blood Albertt Edward George Plantaganet, William St. Leger Henry Guelph, James Bittinger Gowes Wettin, Fitz Morris, Knight of the Golden Fleece, Knight of the Garter, Knight of the Bath and possessor of numerous and various other most noble and exalted titles, as Edward VII, by the grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, defender of the faith and emperor of India." Benjamin Woosley was reared in the county of his nativity, and after reaching manhood was married December 4, 1838, to Miss Keturah S. Hunt, who was born in New Jersey, December 10, 1817, and the following year was brought to Ohio by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaiah Hunt. By this union were born six children. namely : Sarah, the wife of Charles Briggs, whose sketch appears elsewhere in this work ; Lavina, who married . Jesse Stroup and lives near South Charleston ; Emma, the wife of Edward Florence. of Madison township; James, who died at the age of sixteen years ; Isaiah, who died in infancy ; and William S., whose THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 639 sketch appears below. The mother of these children died on the loth of October, 1881. Throughout his active business life Mr. Woosley followed farming. When he began agricultural pursuits on his own account he removed to a place two miles west of South Charleston. his father having there given him one hundred acres of land. Eventually he extended his landed possessions until he was one or the large land owners of the county, and at his death was quite a wealthy man, having about one hundred and fifty thousand dollars in moneys and stocks, in addition to twelwe hundred acres of land. After a useful and well spent life he died May 20, 1887, honored and respected by all who knew him, and his remains were interred in the South Charleston cemetery. Although not a member of any church, he was most generous in his support of churches and each year gave one hundred dollars to the work. In all movements and measures pertaining to the general good he was deeply interested and his co-operation was active and earnest. WILLIAM S. WOOSLEY. William S. Woosley, an esteemed and honored resident of Harmony township, was born two miles east of South Charleston August 22, 1864. and is a son of Benjamin and Keturah S. (Hunt) Woosley, a biography of whom precedes this. His boyhood days were spent on the home farm and at the usual age he entered the public schools, thus acquiring his education. He worked with his father until after he had attained his majority. On the 12th of February, 1885, he was united in marriage to Miss Josephine E. Clark. a daughter of David M. and Frances M. (Creamer) Clark, both of whom are living in this county. Three children grace this union: Frances M., born in Harmony township March 28, 1886; Grace Geneva, born November 13, 1887; and Harry Snyder, born September 22, 1890. For three years after his marriage Mr. Woosley resided on a farm near Lisbon, where he had two hundred acres of land which he had inherited from his father and which he still owns. He also inherited one hundred and sixty acres, which he traded in partial payment for his present farm in Harmony township, where he has five hundred and frfty acres, upon which he has made his home since 1889. In 1892 he erected his present fine residence and has made other substantial improvements upon the property, including a fine barn erected in 1902, with all modern conveniences and covered with a slate roof—the first to be used on a farm barn in this part of Ohio. This is one of the finest country seats in Clark county. Mr. Woosley also owns two other farms, one comprising one hundred acres and the other fifty acres. His landed possessions are valuable and in the control of his farm property he displays excellent business ability. Mr. Woosley is a Republican who keeps well informed on the issues of the day, but has neyer been an office seeker. He and his wife and their two older children belong to the Methodist Episcopal church, in which he is recording secretary, and in church work they take a deep and active interest. Mr. Woosley has a very wide acquaintance in Clark county, where his entire life has been passed, and that he has ever been honorable and upright in his career is indicated by the fact that many who have known him from boyhood are now numbered among his 640 - THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD stanchest friends. His success, too, is most creditable and, although he inherited some property, he has greatly increased his holdings and has displayed excellent management, sound judgment and indefatigable industry in carrying on agricultural pursuits. ROBERT C. RIND, M. D. Successfully engaged in the practice of medicine and surgery in Springfield. Dr. Robert C. Rind has many friends in the city who will be glad to receive this record of his life. He is a native of Virginia, having been born in the Old Dominion on the 8th of August, 1872, his parents being Robert G. and Lily (Conrad) Rind. For many years the father was engaged in 'business as a wholesale merchant in Richmond, Virginia, and prospered in his undertakings, conducting an extensive trade. He continued to reside in that city until his death, which occurred in the year in which the Doctorwass born. The widow is still living and is now a resident of Baltimore, Maryland. Reared in his mother's home, Dr. Rind began his school life in a private school in Blocksburg, Virginia, wherehe prepared for college and then entered Blocksburg College, of which his uncle, Thomas M. Conrad, was the president. There he prosecuted his studies for a time and later matriculated in Charlotte Hall Military Academy, which is one of the oldest military schools of the United States, having been established in 1774. He was there graduated in 1891, after which he entered Johns Hopkins University, at Baltimore, Maryland, and for one year he occupied the chair of physiology and higher mathematics in that institution. On the expiration of that period he became a student in the University of Maryland, with the intention of preparing for the practice of medicine, and was graduated in the medical department with the class of 1896. After his graduation Dr. Rind was appointed resident surgeon of the St. Joseph Hospital, as assistant to Dr. L. M. Tiffany. of Baltimore, and when one year had passed in that way he became superintendent in the University of Maryland, in the lying in hospital. He filled the latter position for eight months, after which he entered the United States regular army as acting assistant surgeon, being stationed at different points. Upon his return to Virginia he became assistant chief surgeon of the Norfolk & Northwestern Railroad Company. In April, 1900, Dr. Rind removed to Springfield, where he opened an office and already he has attained distinction as one of the leading and capable members of the profession in this city. He came hereparticularlyy well equipped. his experience has been unusually broad, and he is thus exceptionally well prepared for the important work to which he devotes his time and energies. He makes a specialty of surgery. His success in this direction is largely due to his wonderful minute and accurate acquaintance with anatomy, combined with exquisite power of diagnosis, a cool head, steady muscles and great mechanical genius. His efforts to relieve the ailments of suffering humanity have been attended withsplendidd success and as a member of the Clark County Academy of Medicine and also of the State Medical Society and the American Medical Association, he has opportunities of broadening his knowledge. keeping in touch with the advanced thought and methods of the profession, and his powers for THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 641 healing the sick are thus greatly augmented. In 1899 the Doctor was happily married to Miss Jessie Chance, daughter of J. C. Chance. of the regular army, and in their new home in Springfield they have already gained many warm friends. JAMES ANDERSON. To the interested observer it would be a pleasure to note the many well kept and splendidly improved farms which enrich the landscape of, Green township, which is among the most beautiful locations of the state of Ohio. James Anderson, a resident of this favored district, has more than a passing feeling of interest for this township, for in it he has made his home since 1825, when his father removed here from Greene county. He is now living a retired life, having spent many years in operating a fine farm and in stock raising. making a specialty of the breeding of Aberdeen and Angus cattle. He was born July 2, 1815, in Angus, near Dundee, Scotland. and is a son of James and Elizabeth (Ogilvey) Anderson. The father was both a weaver and miller by trade and brought his family to America, the time consumed in crossing the Atlantic being two months. They came by way of Quebec and Montreal to Buffalo and thence to Sandusky, Ohio, this journey occupying the time from May until November. From Sandusky they went to Greene county, Ohio, where they made their home for five years and then removed to Clark county. In the latter county the father bought one hundred acres of land of a Mr. Funston, a rela of General Funston, of Philippine fame. His son now has in his possession the first tax receipt for the tax paid by the father on the one hundred acres of land. The tax was less than one dollar. He subsequently became the owner of one hundred and eighty-seven acres of land, and on his farm he spent the years of his life, following the weaver's trade and conducting his farm, placing improvements thereon from time to time and developing the tract into a well cultivated farm. He was a member of the Presbyterian church, hut would not accept office in either church or state, although taking an earnest interest in the welfare of both. He was born in the year 1780 and died in 1856. He was the father of six children, five of whom grew to years of maturity, and three married and had families, but the subject of this review is the only one now living near Springfield. John married Harriet Truesdell, by whom he had four sons and two daughters. William, who is engaged in the insurance business in Indianapolis. first married Lydia Knott, and for his second wife married Lutheria Paige, by whom he had two children, George, and Ella, who became the wife of George T. Gilmore. Edward another brother of our subject, resides in Cincinnati and is a salesman for the firm of Chatfield & Woods. Alonzo is in the post-office department at Columbus. Benjamin carries on agricultural pursuits in Greene county. Our subject remained with his father until the latter's death, his boyhood being spent upon the home farm, and during the winter months he pursued his studies in a little log schoolhouse, of which he now has a picture on the walls of his home. Later he attended school near the present site of Clifton. After his father's death he succeeded to the old 642 - THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD homestead, which he still owns, and to it he has added until he is now the owner of eight hundred and thirty acres of land in Clark and Greene counties, besides property in Springfield. Mr. Anderson was the originator of the Clark County Insurance Association and during its entire existence has served as its president, covering a period of nearly twenty years. Although this company has no traveling agents and never solicits patrons, it has at present one million, three hundred thousand dollars' worth of property insured and takes in from forty to fifty thousand dollars' worth at each meeting. Mr. Anderson has conducted to a successful issue this enterprise, of which he is the promoter, and in so doing has contributed largely to the welfare of the community, as the company is far reaching in its scope and does a safe business, protecting its patrons in every way. As his father neyer took out naturalization papers, Mr. Anderson had to be naturalized on attaining his majority, and cast his first presidential vote for W. H. Harrison in 1840. For twelve years he efficiently served as township clerk, and filled the office of justice of the peace for the same length of time, as many as four hundred cases having been tried before him, and his decisions were always fair and impartial. winning for him the commendation of all concerned. He has been for many years a member of the Presbyterian church, has served as elder for over twenty years and has also been superintendent of the Sunday-school. George Braley, who lives with the subject of this review, married the latter's niece, Margaret Anderson. He was born in Greene. county, December 22, 1831, and is a son. of Lewis and Caroline (Knott) Braley. The parents were born in New Jersey and came to Ohio as children with their parents, about 1810. They were married in Greene county. Mr. Braley received a fair common school education. When about sixteen he went to the home of his uncle and remained with him, learning the tanner's trade. After his uncle's death he conducted the business until he was about thirty years of age. He was married on Thanksgiving day, 1862, to Miss Margaret Anderson. After his marriage he removes: to Springfield, where he engaged in the coal business. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Braley has been blessed with six children, as follows : Frank is in the United States mail service ; Agnes married Robert Babb and resides in Columbus, Ohio; Caroline resides at home; William is a dealer in coal in Springfield; Edward is a stenographer in Columbus; and Anna is at home. Mr. Braley has been and is a prominent man in his township. He has served as assessor and justice of the peace for six years each. He tried with perfect fairness the many cases that were brought to him, only few cases of which were appealed and only one reversed. During his incumbency he was called upon to perform the marriage ceremony many times. A stanch Republican in his political views. he has ever been an active advocate of the principles of the party. He is a member of the Presbyterian church, and is of a family who have long been Presbyterians, as were also the Anderson family. JAMES C. LYON James Lyon inaugurated a new business enterprise in Springfield and for a number of Years he figured prominently in commer- THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 643 cial circles in this city. He was born on Walnut Hill near Cincinnati, Ohio, on the 8th of October, 1826, his parents being James and Myra (Carder) Lyon. The father was a native of New Jersey and was a son of James Lyon, who was an officer in the Revolutionary war, and his discharge Rapers show that he was a captain of artificers. He served for four years, giving valuable aid to his country which was engaged in seeking liberty, and was one of a party that landed at the mouth of the Little Miami river in 1788, thus carrying civilization into, the wilds of Ohio. He afterward purchased a section of land, a part of which is now included within the corporate limits of Cincinnati, Ohio. and the postofhce is on a part of that land now. James Lyon, the grandfather of our subject, died at the advanced age of eighty-six years, a respected and honored pioneer who left the impress of his strong nature for good upon the development of this portion of the state. The land which he purchased was handed clown to his children, his grandchildren and his great-grandchildren and Mr. Lyon of this review owned considerable of it at the time of his death, it being situated on beautiful Walnut Hill. The original cost of the tract was eleven cents per acre, but it rose in value and they sold fifty acres for seventy-two thousand dollars. As the state has grown in population and prominence it is now classed with the most desirable portions of city property in Ohio. James Lyon. the father of our subject, was the second in order of birth in a family of four sons. He spent his boyhood clays under the parental roof and became a Baptist minister, being widely and favorably known throughout southwestern Ohio. He was the first missionary appointed by the Baptist state convention and he labored in behalf of Christianity throughout a large district in the state, his influence being widely felt. He is still remembered by many who were children in his day but have now grown to manhood or womanhood. James C. Lyon, whose name introduces this review, was born and reared upon the family homestead and early became familiar wth the work of the farm, assisting in the duties of field and meadow. He lived there until 1870, at which time he took up his abode near the city of Springfield, in Clark county, and was here engaged in agricultural pursuits until 1872. In that year he abandoned the work of the farm and removed to .the city in order to give his children better educational advantages. After he became a resident of Springfield he began to deal in hay, which he purchased and sold. He also engaged in baling this commodity and was the first man to establish a hay business in this place. His efforts proving remunerative, he found a market for the product and his sales constantly grew in volume and importance until the business was a very extensive and paying one. In 1853 Mr. Lyon was united in marriage to Amanda Dunseth, a native of Hamilton county, Ohio, and their marriage was blessed with four children: Flora is the wife of E. L. Barrett, who is represented (in another page of this work ; Mamie E. is at home with her mother ; Carrie is the wife of Theodore Hohl, a resident of Cleveland, Ohio; and Harvey C., whose sketch appears below, completes the family. The parents were members of the Baptist church, taking a very active part in its work and contributing liberally to its support, and for many years Mr. Lyon served as deacon. He died June 3, 1884. and was laid to rest in 644 - THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. Ferncliff cemetery. He was a well known business man, having a wide acquaintance in trade circles throughout this portion of the state. He sustained an unassailable reputation because he was straightforward and reliable in all his dealings. His friends, too, enjoyed his pleasant companionship, appreciating his kindly nature, his courteous deportment and his genial disposition. It was thus that his death was deeply mourned and when he was called to the home beyond Springfield lost one of her best and most highly honored citizens. His widow still survives him and resides at No. 479 South Limestone street, in Springfield. HARVEY C. LYON. Harvey C. Lyon, who is now acting as salesman for The Steele, Hopkins & Meredith Company, wholesale grocers of Springfield, was born February, 4, 1864, in the same house on Walnut Hill, near Cincinnati, in which his father, James C. Lyon, was born. He was brought by his parents to Clark county and pursued his education in the old Kenton school on North Limestone street and the public schools of Springfield. Later he spent two years as a student in Wittenberg College and afterward entered- Nelson's Business College, in which he completed a course that well prepared him for the practical, and responsible duties of life. In 1884 he entered upon his business career in the employ of Brown & McCord, the pioneer hardware firm of Springfield. He remained with them as a clerk for two years and afterward for a short time engaged in keeping books for the Gazette Printing Company. He next entered into partnership with T. E. Harwood in the conduct of a grocery store under the firm name of T. E. Harwood & Company. They prospered in the enterprise and after the connection was maintained for a year Mr. Lyon purchased his partner's interest in the business, which he carried on alone until 1884. In that year he sold his store and bought the-store of Cyrus Ward on Center and Main streets, conducting the same until 1892, during which time he enjoyed a. large patronage. In that year, however, he again disposed of his store and accepted a position as salesman with The Steele, Hopkins & Meredith Company, wholesale grocers, in whose employ he has since remained, covering a period of ten years, which fact indicates that he is most efficient, capable and trustworthy. Harvey C. Lyon was married on the 6th of October, 1887, to Miss Sallie P. Clark, a native of Springfield and a daughter of Charles M. Clark, whose sketch appears on another page of this work. This union has been blessed with three children: Jessie C., Nellie A. and Mary C. The family home is on South Limestone street and its hospitality. is greatly enjoyed by the many friends of our subject and his estimable wife. He is a member of the National Union and gives his political support to the Republican party, believing. firmly in its principles. He is a. wide-awake, enterprising and progressive business man, well mown and highly esteemed in the trade circles of this city, where he takes an active part in promoting commercial prosperity and improying the business interests of the city. THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 645 THOMAS MILLS HESS. A record of the prominent and substantial agriculturists of Green township would not be complete without mention of Thomas Mills Hess, who is one of its native sons, having been born December 9, 1841, in the township which still claims his as a resident. Here he is successfully and extensively engaged in farming, stock raising and the breeding of thoroughbred polled Angus cattle. He is a son of John and Sibbia Hess. The father was a native of Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, and with his mother came to Ohio when a young man, his father having died in Pennsylvania. He was married in Clark county, Ohio, to Sibbia Mills. He became the owned of a farm and followed farming and also carpentering as an occupation. He was a very energetic and industrious man and lived to be seventy-seven years age. He was the father of eight children. the subject of this review being the second in order of birth. Their names are as follows: Sarah J. married Jacob Lott, has three children. and resides in Cedarville : Thomas Mills is the next in the family : Martha died unmarried at about fifty years of age; Nancy was first married to Calvin Clemons, by whom she had two children, and is now the wife of George Urquhart, who lives in Springfield ; Mary married Harry Shepherd. but is now deceased; Maria married William. Evans. of Springfield township. and is the mother of three children; Sibbia married James Templeton, by whom she had two children, Mary and Emma, and for her second husband married Joseph Brotherton, whose home is in Cedarville : John was first married to Sallie Hemplenan, by whom he had three children,, and his second union was with Anna - 34 - Jones. By this marriage two children were born. He is now deceased. In the common schools of his native township the subject of this review received the advantages of a fair education, thus fitting him for life's practical duties. He remained with his father and assisted him in the duties of the home farm, performing the work of field and meadow until the country became involved in civil war. He was then a young man and with a spirit of patriotism he enlisted as a member of the One Hundred and Forty-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry for one hundred days' service in West Virginia. During his service he was not sick or under fire. When his term of enlistment expired Mr. Hess returned home and remained with his father until his marriage, which rmportant event occurred January 11, 1870, Miss Calista A. Stratton, a daughter of Isaac and Sarah ( Leffel ) Stratton, becoming his wife. For several years after his marriage Mr. Hess rented a farm upon which he lived, but subsequently bought his present home of eighty-nine acres. On this he has placed good improvements, making his farm one of the well kept places of the community. He bought twenty-five acres additional in Springfield township, and had seventy-five acres across the road from his place, which he sold to his son-in-law, Jesse E. Garlough. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Hess have been born three children : Cora, who married Jesse Garlough. February 20, 1894, and has three children, Nellie, Robert and Fern C.; Warren, who is in the insurance business in Springfield; and Jessie. at home. In his political views Mr., Hess is a stanch Republican. He voted for Abraham Lincoln in 1864 and has ever taken a deep interest in the growth and success of his 646 - THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. party. His influence in this respect has been extended in a quiet way, as he has never sought or desired office. He has served as .a delegate to conventions and has aided in the nomination and election of those whom he deemed worthy of office. He is a member of the Methodist church, is parsonage trustee and an active worker in the Sunday-school. A member of Mitchell Post, G. A. R., he attends encampments frequently and thus keeps up pleasant relations with his old army comrades who wore the blue upon southern battlefields. A good soldier, ready to defend his country's cause in times of war, when his country no longer required his aid he was ready to take his place among the men of peace who are today promoting the best interests of their country along industrial and commercial lines. He has gained a comfortable competence for .himself and is highly respected in the community where he resides. JAMES JOHNSON. James Johnson had passed the eighty-first milestone on life's journey when called to his final rest, June 10, 1902, and his was an honorable old age, in which he lived retired from labor in the midst of friends who honored and esteemed him for his great worth and what he had accomplished. Through a long period he was one of the leading contractors and builders of Springfield and probably no resident of Springfield erected more of the substantial structures here. As the years passed his fellow townsmen gave him their confidence and goOd will as well as their patronage, because they found him to be reliable and trust worthy, and his life record should serve as a source of inspiration and encouragement to the young. Mr. Johnson was born in County Donegal, Ireland, on the 4th of December, 1821. His parents were James and Ellen (Johnson) Johnson, and in the year 1828 the father emigrated with his family to the United States, taking passage on a sailing vessel bound for the part of New York. In those days of slow travel their voyage, covering only twenty-one days, seemed a remarkably brief one and at the end of a three weeks' trip they landed in the eastern metropolis. Thence they made their way by ca nal to Buffalo and around the Great Lakes to Upper Sandusky, Ohio, where the -father secured teams and wagons and started with his family on their way to Springfield, this trip also consuming three weeks. There was much to impede progress at that time, for the work of improvement and development had been scarcely begun in many sections of the state; the streams had to be forded, the land was undrained so that the black swamps were deep and muddy and when one wagon became stuck in the mud the others of the party traveling at that time were called upon to assist in extricating the team. At length, however, Mr. Johnson and his family arrived in Springfield, where they remained for a few months and then located on a farm of four hundred acres of land. The father turned his attention to the raising of cereals best adapted to this climate and to the production of garden products. His children, consisting of four sons and four daughters, were trained to habits of industry and economy on the home farm and proved of much assistance to the father in the operation of his land. His sons were James, Robert, Isaac and John; the daugh- THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 647 ters, Isabella, Elizabeth, Margaret and Catherine, and all are yet living with the exception of our subject. The mother, however, passed away in 1865, about the close of the Civil war, and the father's death occurred in 1872. James Johnson of this review was only about seven years of age when he became a resident of Springfield. Upon the home farm he was reared, having few advantages. He had scarcely attended school at all when he reached the age of sixteen years, but after that time he spent a three months' term in school .and continued the pursuit of his studies in the winter seasons until about the time he attained his majority. He then 'began learning the carpenter's trade and was later employed as a journeyman by a number of contractors until he began business on his own account, taking small contracts until his skill and enterprise were recognized by the public and his business grew both in volume and importance. As the years passed it became necessary for him to employ a large force of workmen in the execution of the contracts which were awarded to him, in the building of churches, schoolhouses and residences. Many of the most substantial structures of the county stand as monuments to his handiwork. He was employed on many of the finest residences of the city, also built many factories and was the builder of the Arcade Hotelof and the William Whiteley shops, which, at the time of their completion, were the largest of their kind in the world, but this immense plant was destroyed by fire on the loth of February, 19o2. Mr. Johnson continued to actively engage in building interests in Springfield for many years, but at length retired to private life with a well earned competence that supplied him with many comforts and luxuries. In 1846 occurred the marriage of Mr. Johnson and Miss Catherine Eby, a daughter of William and Jane (Grybe) Eby, natives of Jefferson county, Virginia. Mrs. Johnson was also born in the Old Dominion in the year 1824, but at the time of her marriage she was living in Springfield. Six children graced the union of our subject and his wife: Louis; James, who is an attorney at law ; Bert ; William; Emily, who is now a widow ; and Anna B., who is a successful teacher. After graduating in the Springfield high school and also in the Springfield Seminary she entered Vassar College at Poughkeepsie, New York, where she pursued a special course of study, remaining in that institution for six terms. On her return from college she organized the Springfield Seminary, of which she is the principal. During his long residence here Mr. Johnson was prominent in public affairs, holding positions of honor and trust. For two years he was a member of the school board and for a similar period he served as a member of the city council. Twice he was appointed postmaster of the city, receiving the first appointment from Andrew Johnson in 1865, and the second from General Harrison. After the latter appointment he served for three years and was then removed for political reasons. He was a man of even temperament, calm, self-poised, of refined character, in whom nature and culture had vied in making an honored and interesting gentleman. His erect form and clear-cut features gave no suggestion of the fact that he had already passed the Psalmist's span of life of three-score years and ten. Nature 648 - THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. deals kindly with the man who abuses not her laws, and though his business cares were extensive, age rested lightly upon him. THE STEWART FAMILY. Closely and inseparably interwoven with the annals of Clark county is the history of the Stewart family. For almost a century this family has been established in central Ohio, and throughout the entire period representatives of the name have been prominent in molding public thought and action. They have contributed a large share to the material development and improvement of this portion of the state and have ever been known as reliable and progressive citizens, honorable and honored in all life's relations. The ancestors of the family can be traced back to John Stewart. a Scotch Covenanter of the seventeenth century. who fled from Scotland to County Down, in the north of Ireland, at the time when Charles II of England was trying to force Episcopacy upon the Scottish nation between the years 1660 and 1681. The north of Ireland became a refuge for persecuted Presbyterian: and condemned Covenanters. Thither Job Stewart fled. He died in 1720, leaving but one son of whom we have record. This son was Robert Stewart, who was born in Scotland, near Glasgow, in the year 1665. It appears from the records that when his father, John Stewart, of Drumore, went to Ireland, Robert remained in Scotland, bu after the death of his father he went to thy Emerald isle in that year (1720) and locat ed in Drumore township, in County Down twelve miles from Belfast, among the Scotch settlers who had fled there from religion persecution. He died in the year 1730, leaving two sons of whom history speaks. These were Samuel and Hugh, and it is from the former that the representatives of the family in Clark county are descended. Samuel Stewart, of the third generation, a son of Robert Stewart. was born near Glasgow, Scotland, in 1698 and in 1720 emigrated to the north of Ireland with his father. In 1735, with his only brother who was his junior, he emigrated to America, landing in Philadelphia. He settled in Drumore township, Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, near a settlement of the descendants of those Scotch refugees who had previously fled to Ireland and had become known as Scotch-Irish people. Samuel Stewart was a large and well proportioned man, being six feet in height. He was married in Ireland to Mary McClay, who was noted for her dark complexion, which she imparted to her second child, Samuel. Samuel Stewart, Sr., the representative of the family of the third generation, died in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, in 1770. He had ten children, his son Samuel being the direct ancestor of the Stewarts of this county. This Samuel Stewart, of the fourth generation from John, of Drumore, was born in County Down, Ireland, and with his father's family came to America in 1735. After he had attained his majority he located upon a farm in Hanover township. Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, about 175,o. He ceived a warrant for one hundred acres of land, dated May 17, 17:4, and was taxed five shillings for the King's use. He served as a private in a battalion commanded by Colonel Tim Greene, in the defense of the frontier; and in 1776 he became a member of the company commanded by Captain James Rogers, of Lancaster. which was des- THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 649 tined for camp in the Jerseys. He thus aided the establishment of American independence. Later he served on the first grand jury of Dauphin county, Pennsylvania, in 1785; and took an active part in the establishment of the new form of government in his locality, after American freedom had been won. He was a Presbyterian by birth and was a supporter of the Hanover church, which was established in 1735 and was situated eleven miles east of Harrisburg. The records show that on November 1788. he and his wife. Nancy (Templeton) Stewart, were admitted to the Lord's table. He first married Nancy Templeton, a daughter of Robert and Agnes Templeton, and they became the parents of eight children. His second wife was Agnes Calhoun, a daughter of "William and Hannah Calhoun, by whom there were four children. Samuel Stewart, the father, was a large man, weighing two hundred and thirty pounds. His height was six feet, and he had blue eves and a dark complexion, which he had inherited from his mother. He died September 16, 1803, and was buried in Hanover churchyard. Of his twelve children John Templeton Stewart became the father of Perry Stewart, of Clark county, Ohio. the oldest living representative of the family here. John Templeton Stewart was born in Hanover township. Dauphin county, Pennsylvania, in 1781. With his eldest brother, Samuel E. Stewart, he removed to Clark county, Ohio, in 1805 and settled on the bank of the Little Miami river. He was destined to take an important and prominent part in the work of development, improvement and progress in this section of the state and he left the impress of his individuality upon the history of the com munity. In 1813 he was elected justice of the peace and continuously served in that capacity until 1838. He was the first clerk of Green township, Clark county, and he served for one term as associate judge of the court of common pleas, from 1837 until 1840. On the 2d of March, 1815, he was united in marriage to Ann Elder, who was born in Dauphin county, Pennsylvania, in May, 1798, and was a daughter of Robert and Ann Elder and a sister of his brother Samuel's wife. She had come to Ohio with her parents in 1812 and was seventeen years of age at the time of her marriage, while her husband was thirty-four years of age. At that time Clark county was a part of Greene county. John T. Stewart, in company with his brother Samuel, purchased land on section 15, Green township, having altogether about five hundred acres. This purchase exhausted all of their ready money and they had to clear and build a log house and plant crops in order to provide for their family. Upon the homestead farm which he there developed, John Templeton Stewart spent his remaining days and as the years passed he prospered in his undertakings and became an extensive land owner as well as an influential and active factor in public circles. He died on the 16th of April, 180. In their family were ten children, of whom Harriet, the youngest, died at the age of two years, but nine of the family. eight sons and a daughter, reached adult age. Juliana became the wife of David Anderson, a man of Scotch birth, and had a large family of twelve children. She died in 1901, at the advanced age of eighty-six years. Perry is the next younger. Elder Robert is now a resident of Springfield and has five children. Samuel died near Canton, Hardin County, Ohio, in 1888, leaving six