450 - HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY ence which he gained in his youth enabled him to successfully continue his labors after he had attained his majority. He was married in January, 1875, to Miss Adelia Saunders, a native of Franklin township and continued upon the home farm until 1881. Thinking, however, to find commercial pursuits more congenial than agricultural he came to Coshocton and accepted a clerkship in the drug store of J. F. Compton, with whom he remained until 1883. He was afterwards employed by L. K. Anderson and later by W. W. Bostwick, receiving his diploma as a registered druggist while with Mr. Anderson. Ambitious to engage in business on his own account he purchased the drug store of Dr. Lee in 1888 and conducted it for a year. He then removed to his present location and has since built up an extensive business, receiving now a very liberal patronage, which is accorded him in recognition of his honorable business principles, his earnest desire to please his patrons and his reasonable prices. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Smith have been born four children: Merrill B., who was born in 1877 and is assistant cashier in the Coshocton National Bank; Mary Agnes, born in 1879; Chester A., in 1881; and Ernest B., in 1883. Mr. Smith is an enthusiastic horseman and is a member of the Coshocton County Agricultural Board. He also belongs to the Business Men's Association, and has been a champion of many progressive measures whereby the interests of the city have been promoted. He is now serving as member and secretary of the Coshocton Board of Health. His political support is given to the republican party, while fraternally he is connected with the Knights of Pythias. His record is that of a self-made man who, starting out in life without any special family or pecuniary advantages to aid him, has worked his way steadily upward, bravely facing difficulties and overcoming obstacles and disadvantages by a strong will and determined energy. In the legitimate channels of trade he has won his success, and is now accounted one of the leading druggists and progressive business men of the city. ALEXANDER P. STEWART. Alexander P. Stewart, who since 1897 has been engaged in grading and excavating, is one of the leading contractors of this kind of Coshocton. Moreover, the success he has achieved is the visible evidence of a life of industry, energy and thrift. He was born in the city of New York, July 27, 1857, his father being James Stewart, who was a native of the north of Ireland and came to the United States about 1850, being then twenty-six years of age. He settled in New York city and for eight years was identified with the street paving department. On the expiration of that period he came to Coshocton in 1858 and purchased property on Water and Mulberry streets, where. he resided for almost forty years or up to the time of his death, which occurred in May, 1907. During the earlier years of his residence here he was variously employed and later gave his attention to HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY - 453 farming. His political views were in accord with republican principles and he was prominent in local polities, his opinions carrying weight in the councils of his party. He served as alderman of Coshocton for a number of years and for several years was a member of the board of health. He exercised his official prerogatives to advance municipal interests and promote public progress and he was moreover an active worker in and consistent member of the Presbyterian church. His life was guided by high and honorable principles and his good qualities insured him warm personal regard. Alexander P. Stewart, while spending his boyhood days in his parents' home, pursued his education in the common and high schools of Coshocton but when about fifteen or sixteen years of age he put aside his text-books and made his initial step in the business world as an employe in the nursery of T. S. Humrickhouse. There he remained continuously for four years, when he joined his father in a partnership for the conduct of a farm. As the years went by he devoted his time and labors to the work of the fields and met with fair success in the undertaking, but in 1897 turned his attention to contracting in grading and excavating work. He has since labored along those lines and many large contracts have been awarded him, keeping him busily employed in the management of the men in his service. He has never been afraid of hard work and his labors have been intelligently directed, so that he has gradually acquired a goodly measure of success. Aside from his contracting interests Mr. Stewart has figured prominently in business circles. He was one of the organizers of the People's Banking Sr Trust Company and is one of the directors of the institution. He is also the vice president and one of the directors of the Boston Piano factory of Coshocton, which he aided in organizing. He is a director of the Home Building & Loan Association of Coshocton and was instrumental in the organization of the Coshocton Chautauqua Association, was the first man to invest any money therein and give the movement substantial encouragement. He is now one of the directors of the association and an active worker for its success. He is numbered among the most public-spirited men of Coshocton and whether in his relations to public or private interests manifests unabating energy, unfaltering perseverance and industry that never fails. Mr. Stewart votes with the republican party and has been an active factor in its councils for many years, his opinions carrying weight among the members of the party. He served as central committeeman for twelve or fourteen years and in 1900 he was elected land appraiser of the city Of Coshocton, in which capacity he served for one term. He has never been a politician in the sense of continually seeking office but in the recent republican convention he was persuaded by his friends to allow his name to be used in connection with the office of county commissioner and easily won the nomination. He keeps well informed on the questions and issues of the day, as every true American citizen should do, and is able to support his position by intelligent argument. Mr. Stewart is a member of the Presbyterian church and for many years has been one of its trustees. It work is a matter of deep concern to him and he cooperates in many movenients for its upbuilding and the extension of 454 - HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY its influence. In this he has the hearty sympathy of his wife, who is well known in social circles in Coshocton. They were married in 1893, Mrs. Stewart bearing the maiden name of Miss Caroline Scott. She was a daughter of James. Scott, now deceased, but formerly living near Adams Mills, this county, and by her marriage she has become the mother of one child, Mary E. Interested in all that pertains to Coshocton's development and improvement, Mr. Stewart has been a member of the agricultural board for some years, is now vice president and has charge of the floral department for the board and is also secretary and treasurer of the Glass Undertaking Company. Coshocton has the finest fair in the state outside of Columbus and this is attributable in no small degree to the efforts and cooperation of Mr. Stewart. GEORGE W. LATHAM. George W. Latham, a well known hotel proprietor of Plainfield, was born in Linton township, Coshocton county, Ohio, January 28, 1845, his parents being George and Lucinda (Bonnell) Latham. The father, who was born at Hopeville, Virginia, January 28, 1807, was married on the 14th of May, 1829, to Miss Lucinda Bonnell, likewise a native of Hopeville, Virginia, where her birth occurred November 13, 1813. In 1835 they came to Coshocton county, locating at Coshocton, where George Latham worked as a tanner for two years, on the expiration of which period he came to Plainfield and conducted a tanyard for a number of years. He was a worthy pioneer and upright citizen and served as justice .of the peace, his decisions ever being strictly fair and impartial. His demise occurred in Plainfield on the 20th of August; 1872, while his wife was called to her final rest on the 6th of January. 1885. Unto this worthy couple were born ten children: Robert, of Lafayette township; George W., of this review; Annie, of Coshocton county, Ohio, who first wedded Seth Wiggins and after his death became the wife of Regan Baker, of Nebraska; Alice, the wife of Benjamin Hootman, of Plainfield, Ohio; Y. M., of West Lafayette; and five who are deceased. George W. Latham was reared on a farm and acquired but a limited education in the district schools, yet in the school of experience he has learned many valuable lessons. In April, 1861, when not yet seventeen years of age, lie enlisted as a member of Company D, Sixteenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, being in the first regiment that crossed the Ohio river. After four months' service he was honorably discharged and, returning home, learned the harnessmaker's trade. In February, 1865, he again enlisted in the army and on the 15th of May, 1865, received his discharge. On once more returning home he took up his trade of harnessmaking and successfully conducted a shop here for a number of years. Purchasing his present hotel in August, 1907, he has since conducted the same in a manner that insures him a liberal and desirable patronage. He is a genial and popular host HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY - 455 and is moreover widely recognized as a substantial and enterprising citizen of the community. On the 16th of October, 1870, Mr. Latham was united in marriage to Miss Josephine Baker, whose birth occurred in Plainfield, February 1, 1849, her parents being John and Betsy M. (Foreman) Baker. Her father was born in Linton township, May 25, 1814, and on the 6th of November, 1834, wedded Miss Betsy M. Foreman, a native of Harrison county, Ohio, where her birth occurred September 22, 1810. John Baker was a minister of the Methodist Protestant church, and passed away in Plainfield on the 3d of August, 1901, while his wife was called to her final rest May 4, 1891. Of their ten children only three survive, namely: Mrs. Latham; William R., of Coshocton; and Charlotte, the wife of Frank Versaw, of Nebraska. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Latham have been born six children, as follows: Orel J., of New Comerstown, Ohio; Lucy, the wife of Joseph Duling, of Linton township; Daisy, who is the wife of Charles McKee and resides in Oxford township; Leonora, the wife of John Fowler, of Linton township; Charles L., at home; and Cora, the wife of Charles Bassett, also at home. Mr. Latham is a stalwart democrat in his political views, and still maintains pleasant relations with his old army comrades through his membership in the Grand Army of the Republic at Plainfield. His wife is a member of the Methodist Protestant church, in the work of which she is actively and helpfully interested. Having spent their entire lives in this county, both our subject and his wife are largely familiar with its annals from a pioneer period down to the present time and have borne their full share in the work of moral, intellectual and material development here. E. H. SPROULL. E. H. Sproull, who is successfully engaged in general merchandising at Tunnelhill, was born in Bedford township, Coshocton county, Ohio, January 23, 1873, his parents being William and Susan R. (Howard) Sproull. The father, a native of Harrison county, Ohio, took up his abode in Coshocton county on the 20th of April, 1866. Prior to his arrival here he had been engaged in teaching school and after coming to Bedford township he gave his time alternately to farming and teaching. In the '70s, however, he gave up his educational labors and turned his attention exclusively to general agricultural pursuits, in which he has met with a gratifying measure of success. He still makes his home on the farm and has now attained the age of seventy-six years. He was married near Uhrichsville, his wife being a native of Tuscarawas county, Ohio. She was called to her final rest in 1902 and her remains were interred at Union Methodist Episcopal cemetery in Bedford township. Unto Mr. and Mrs. William Sproull were born seven children, namely: Mary Lena, the wife of Jesse 0. Dickerson, an agriculturist of Tuscarawas township, Coshocton county; Hattie Ruth, the wife of J. C. Dickerson, who is a music teacher and farmer of Washington town- 456 - HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY ship; Ada Blanche, at home; Thomas, deceased; E. H., of this review; Otto Clyde and Irma Gertrude, also at home. E. H. Sproull supplemented his preliminary education, acquired in the common schools of his native township, by a course in the West Bedford high school. When twenty-one years of age he began teaching and during the following six years gave his attention to that profession in the winter seasons, while in the summer months he engaged in farming. On severing his connection with educational interests he turned his attention to mercantile pursuits and went into partnership with T. C. Ramsey at Tunnelhill. Five years later his brother Clyde purchased Mr. Ramsey's share in the business and still owns a half interest in the stock, but E. H. Sproull is sole owner of the store building, the dimensions of which are twenty-six by sixty feet. It is a two-story structure with cellar, and has an eighth acre of floor space. The house carries a well selected and complete stock of goods, including everything that a person might possibly need, from a darning needle to a threshing machine, and the prices are as low as those quoted by Sears Roebuck & Company. In recognition of his straightforward and reliable business methods Mr. Sproull enjoys an extensive and steadily increasing patronage and is well known as a prosperous and progressive merchant and public-spirited citizen. He is now serving as express agent at Tunnelhill. On the 14th of June, 1908, Mr. Sproull was united in marriage to Miss Alta Koch, of Blissfield, Ohio. In his political views he is a stalwart republican and has twice acted as central committeeman, while he is now serving his fourth term in the office of township treasurer. Since July. 9, 1900, he has likewise been postmaster and in all of his public positions has displayed the same spirit of unfaltering energy that characterizes him in the conduct of his private business affairs. He is also trustee and secretary of the Union Methodist Episcopal church, the teachings of which he exemplifies in his daily life. He is public-spirited, giving his cooperation to every movement which tends to promote the moral, intellectual and material welfare of his native county. JOHN M. NEWCOME A well improved and highly cultivated farm of seventy-five acres, situated in Virginia township, is the home of John M. Newcome, who was born near Winchester, Virginia, September 14, 1859, a son of Joseph A. and Martha (Kendell) Newcome. The parents took up their abode in Wetzel county, West Virginia, in 1860, and the following year, in 1861, at the outbreak of the Civil war, the father enlisted in the Union army and his regiment became a part of the Eastern army. During the conflict the family were divided, some fighting with the north and others with the south. One of the battles in which Mr. Newcome participated was fought on the old home farm near Winchester. He was with General Grant at Appomattox and was present at the surrender of General Lee. He also took part in the HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY - 457 grand review at Washington, D. C., after the close of hostilities. Returning to his home he then resumed farming in Wetzel county, continuing there until April, 1870, when the family home was established in Virginia township, Coshocton county. The son John M. was reared in Virginia township, assisting his father, in the operation of the home place, he being a lad of eleven years at the time 'of the removal of the family from West Virginia. When not busy with the farm work he pursued his studies in the district schools for a few months during the winter terms. When he started out to meet the responsibilities of life on his own account he engaged in farming and stock-raising and today has a well cultivated tract of seventy-five acres. This is well improved with good and substantial buildings and everything about the place is kept in a neat and thrifty appearance, indicating the careful and progressive methods of the owner. Mr. Newome has been twice married. His first union was with Miss Elizabeth Taylor, their wedding being celebrated on the 21st of March, 1880. She was a daughter of Thomas and Bridget (Sinoles) Taylor, of Virginia township, and by her marriage became the mother of two daughters: Daisy T., now the wife of Horace Corder; and Zella R., the wife of James Dayton. The wife and mother was called to her final rest January 30, 1888. For his second wife Mr. Newcome chose Mrs. Amanda (Dickerson) Moss-man, whom he wedded March 9, 1889. She was the widow of James Moss-man and by her marriage to Mr. Newsome has become the mother of one son, Merrill D., at home. Mr. Newcome is a republican in his political views and has served as school director on various occasions. His religious faith is that of the Methodist Episcopal church. He is an intelligent, progressive citizen, taking an active interest in all public matters and all with whom he is associated have for him high regard and esteem. ISAAC H. RINE. Isaac H. Rine is accounted one of the largest landowners of Coshocton county, owning five hundred and forty acres in Pike township, which is heavily stocked with good grades of sheep and cattle. He is also numbered among the native sons of the county, his birth having occurred in Pike township, November 19, 1833, being the eighth in order and the only surviving member of the family born of the marriage of Jesse and Margaret (Wheeler) Rine. They came from Maryland to Coshocton county in 1815, and at that time found nothing but a wild region, heavily timbered, through which they followed a mere path from Zanesville, Muskingum county, to Pike township, Coshocton county. The journey was made with wagon and on horseback. The father located on a tract of sixty acres, which he at once began to clear and improve and to this he added as his financial 458 - HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY resources permitted until he became the owner of several hundred acres, owning at the time of his death three hundred and sixty acres. Isaac H. Rine was reared on the home farm, spending the period of his boyhood and youth in much the usual manner of farm lads of that period. He shared with the other members of the household in the privations and experiences of life in a frontier district and was early trained to habits of industry and economy, which has formed the basis of his success in later life. He has made farming and stock-raising his life work and is today the owner of five hundred and forty acres situated in Pike township. He raises stock on an extensive scale, keeping good grades of sheep and cattle, and at one time he .bought and shipped stock for the Philadelphia markets, continuing that business for a number of years. He has met with unbounded success in his undertakings and deserves to be classed with the representative and substantial citizens of his section of Coshocton county. Mr. Riie was married in November, 185Miss.e lady of his choice being Miss. Sarah E. Smith, a daughter of Richard and Sarah (Taylor) Smith. The union of Mr. and Mrs. Rine has been blessed with six children, as fol lows: Emma C., who has departed this life; Alva M., now the wife of Louis Balsizer, a farmer of Sandusky county, this state; Austin L.; Sylvia B., the wife of George A. Gardner, a farmer of Pike township; Clara F., the wife of W. B. Benson, who is engaged in merchandising in Fairfield, Ohio,; and Henry M. The sons are all married and are prosperous citizens of Coshocton county. Mr. Rine has always given his political support to the democratic party and has filled some public offices, having served as assessor and supervisor of his township. He has, however, preferred to give the greater part of his time and attention to his private business affairs and has found little time for public interests. True, he has met obstacles and difficulties, but he has overcome these through honorable and determinwed effort and today stands as a wll-to-do and prosperous citizen of Coshocton county and Pike township. SETH DAUGHERTY. Seth Daugherty, who at the present time is serving as assessor of Lafayette township, is a public-spirited citizen, in whom the people of this section of the state have confidence. He owns and occupies a beautiful residence in College Park addition to West Lafayette. He is a native son of Coshocton county, born April 13, 1858, and is the eldest in a family of seven children, four sons and three daughters, born of the marriage of R. M. and Mary (Jones) Daugherty, the former a native of Jefferson county, this state, and the mother of Coshocton county. Both the parents are now deceased, the mother passing to her final reward in June, 1901, while the father survived but a few years, his death occurring in 1904. The brothers and sisters of our subject are: Charity J., the wife of Arnold Wilson, a resident of Coshocton county; Willis, of Benton county, Iowa; John, who makes his home in Clay HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY - 459 county, that state; Frank, a resident of Coshocton county; Mary E., the wife of Arthur Moore, a resident of Seattle, Washington; and Clara B., the wife of Thomas Snelling, of New Mexico. Seth Daugherty, whose name introduces this review, acquired his education in the common schools, fitting himself for the teacher's profession. He remained under the parental roof until he had attained his majority, after which he was engaged in teaching for six terms. He is now making his home in a fine modern residence in College Park, an addition to West Lafayette, and at the present writing is serving as assessor of Lafayette township. Mr. Daugherty was married September 29, 1881, to Miss Sadie M. Loos, who was born in Lafayette township, March 11, 1863, one of a family of five children born of the marriage of A. J. and Hannah (Wallace) Loos. The father passed away July 12, 1907, respected and honored by all, but the mother still survives amid now makes her home in West Lafayette. By her marriage Mrs. Daugherty has become the mother of two sons and three daughters, namely: J. R., who resides in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania; Myrtle B., the wife of William King, of Coshocton county; and Hattie M., Frank and Esther L., all under the parental roof. Mr. Daugherty gives his political support to the democratic party, while his fraternal relations are with Odd Fellows Lodge, No. 900, at West Lafayette, and Grange, No. 1326. Both he and his wife are members of the Methodist Protestant church. Honorable in business, loyal in citizenship, charitable in thought, kindly in action, true to every trust confided to his care, Mr. Daugherty commands the respect of a large circle of friends and acquaintances. JESSE STONEHOCKER. Jesse Stonehoeker, a successful agriculturist of White Eyes township, was born on the farm where he now resides, on the 30th of January, 1852. His grandfather, Jacob Stonehocker, a native of Virginia, emigrated to Tuscarawas county, Ohio, in 1812, and about 1816 came to White Eyes township, locating on the farm adjoining that of our subject. He was one of the earliest settlers of the township and experienced all of the privations and ,hardships incident to pioneer life. The Indians were still numerous in this part of the country and wild game was plentiful. In fact Mr. Stonehocker was compelled to build a bonfire in front of his door at night, in order to keep the Wolves from molesting him. His home was the typical log cabin of those early days, a blanket taking the place of a door. John J. Stonehocker, the father of our subject, was born in Tuscarawas county, Ohio, and was reared to manhood in White Eyes township, Coshocton county, amid the wild scenes and environments of the frontier. After attaining adult years he wedded Miss Sarah Winklepleck, and began farming the tract of land which is now owned by his son Jesse. In the conduct of his agricultural interests he met with a gratifying measure of success, owing to 460 - HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY his untiring industry and capable management. His wife was a life-long member of the Lutheran church and both were highly esteemed throughout the community as people of genuine personal worth. He was a republican in his political views and held all the township offices, including those of treasurer and trustee. His demise occurred in 1872 when fifty-eight years of age, while his wife, a. native of Pennsylvania, passed away in 1878 when she had attained the age of fifty-nine years. Unto this worthy couple were born eight children, four of whom still survive: Jesse, of this review; Willard W., a practicing physician of Bladensburg, Ohio; Michael, born July 12, 1857, who is in partnership with our subject; and Hester, who makes her home with her brothers, Jesse and Michael. Jesse Stonehocker was reared on the old homestead farm and early became familiar with all the duties and labors that fall to the lot of the agriculturist. After the death of his mother, he and his brother Michael began conducting the place and have since carried on their farming interests in partnership. Their holdings comprise one hundred and eighty-three acres of rich and valuable land, and in addition to the work of the fields they are also engaged in stock-raising, both branches of their business returning to them a gratifying annual income. In his political views Mr. Stonehocker is a republican, while fraternally he is connected with Odd Fellows lodge, No. 144, of Coshocton, and is likewise acting as secretary of the Grange, No. 1558. Having resided in this county throughout his .entire life, he is well and favorably known here and is a worthy representative of one of its pioneer families. MRS. MARY CATHARINE HAINES. Mrs. Mary Catharine, Haines is the owner of an excellent farm of two hundred and thirty-four acres in Bethlehem township and is well known in Coshocton county as a lady whose many estimable qualities have gained her the friendship and regard of all who know her. She is the widow of Hiram Haines and was born in Keene township, Coshocton county, October 10, 1836. Her parents were Cuthbert and Dorothy Milligan, who were natives of Hardy county, Virginia, and crossed the mountains in 1815 when that trip was a serious undertaking because of a lack of all transportation facilities, and also because of the condition of the roads, which were frequently little more than the old Indian trails. Mrs. Milligan rode horseback, while her husband walked, and they carried all their belongings in a pillow slip. Arriving in Coshocton county, which was then a wild and almost wholly uninhabited district, they cast in their lot with the few pioneers who had penetrated into this region, and from the government entered a claim, on which Mr. Milligan built a little log cabin, covering it with a clapboard roof. He made a puncheon floor and door, the latter hung with wooden hinges, while the latch-string enabled one on the outside to gain entrance during the daytime, but at night the string was drawn on the inside. The chimney HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY - 463 was made of sticks and mud, and thus the smoke from an immense fireplace was emitted. In primitive style in that pioneer home the family lived for several years. They sat upon wooden stools and used wooden knives and forks which the father made. All cooking was done over the fireplace in iron kettles that hung from the crane, or in iron skillets which were placed in the midst of the coals. The farm work was carried on year by year, and though the family experienced many of the hardships and privations of pioneer life, their labors resulted eventually in the development of a good and profitable farm. As the years passed Mr. Milligan added to his original holding until he was the owner of eight hundred acres of valuable land at the time of his death, which occurred when he was more than ninety-four years of age. He was one of the oldest settlers of the county, not only in the fact that he was a nonagenarian but also by reason of the length of his residence within its borders. He lived to see, remarkable changes here as the county put aside all of the evidences of pioneer life and secured all of the advantages of modern civilization. Mary C. Milligan, born in this county, was reared amid pioneer scenes and environments, and in her girlhood days was trained to the work of the household, so that she was well qualified to take charge of a home of her own at the time of her marriage. On the 4th of August, 1860, she became the wife of Hiram Haines, who was born August 22, 1834, in Bethlehem town. ship, a son of Daniel Haines, who came to Coshocton county in 1802, being one of the earliest settlers. Ohio was at that time still under territorial government, and the section of the country extending to the Mississippi was known as the northwest territory. The Indians were far more numerous than the white people and wild animals roamed through the forests, while wild game was to be had in abundance The sound of the woodman's ax had scarcely awakened the echoes in the forest and hardly a rod of land had been placed under cultivation. The Haines family became closely associated with the early development and progress of this section of the state. Hiram Haines was reared on the old home farm and always carried on general agricultural pursuits. Following his marriage he purchased one .hundred and fifty-four acres of land which was covered with timber, but in the midst of the forest he made a little clearing and built a log cabin with puncheon floor and door, stick chimney and clapboard roof. It continued to be The family home until 1870, when it was replaced with a fine modern residence, and other improvements have also been added, including barns and outbuildings, giving ample shelter for grain and stock. To his original possessions Mr. Haines added until at the time of his death he was the owner of two hundred and thirty-four acres of valuable land, which he had brought under a high state of cultivation. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Haines were born three children, but Sarah L. passed away ere the father's death. The surviving son, Urias F., born November 8, 1862, is now living in Bethlehem township. The daughter, Emma D., born December 27, 1863, is the wife of Newton Rutledge, a mechanical engineer of Bethlehem township, and they have two children, Georgia A. and Francis O. The husband and father died March 29, 1887, and his death 464 - HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY was the occasion of deep regret to many friends, as well as his immediate family. He was a member of the Evangelical church and lived an upright, honorable life, enjoying the esteem and confidence of all who knew him His political support was given to the republican party and he was a stanch advocate of its principles, doing all in his power to secure their adoption. When he passed away Coshocton county lost one of its worthy pioneer residents and one whose memory is yet cherished by those with whom he daily came in contact. Mrs. Haines was also a member of the Evangelical church for a long period, but since her husband's death has become a member of the Methodist Protestant church in Bethlehem township. Few have longer resided within the borders of this county, Tor she has remained throughout her entire life, covering seventy-two years. She has an extended acquaintance and enjoys fully the good will and kindly regard of all who know her. WILLIAM LAPP. William Lapp is one of the most expansive farmers and stock-feeders of New Castle township, operating six hundred and thirty-five acres of land. He was born in Franklin township, Coshocton county, November 26, 1860, a son of Michael and Wilhelmena (Snite) Lapp, the former a native of Germany and the latter of Coshocton county. The father was brought to the United States by his parents when but two years of age, the family home being established in Muskingum county, Ohio, where he was reared and educated. He learned the carpenter's trade and did contracting in the Buckeye state in his earlier years. He was twice married and following his first marriage he removed from Muskingum to Coshocton county and engaged in farming and threshing and also operated a sawmill. By his first marriage there were born ten children, namely: Henry, who is on the old homestead farm at Wills Creek ; John, who follows farming at the mouth of Wills Creek; Louisa, the wife of Frank Fortune, a farmer of Roscoe, Ohio; Mary, the wife of Elsworth Wright, who follows farming near Dresden; William, of this review; Saul, who is engaged in agricultural pursuits near Dresden; Alice, the widow of John Brannon and now making her home with her eldest brother; Caroline, the wife of William Thresh, a resident of Monroe township, Muskingum county; Albert, a merchant of Wills Creek; and Frank, a resident. of California. The wife and mother died in 1873 and following her death the father married a second time, this union being with Nelle Miller, by whom he had twelve children: Harvy, deceased; David, who follows farming in Franklin township, Coshocton county; George, who also follows farming in Franklin township; Blanch, the wife of Henry Achbaker, a farmer of Franklin township; Nora, the wife of George Hiser, of Coshocton; Laura, the wife of Harry Balo, who is engaged in farming near Adams Mills, Coshocton county; two who died in infancy; Samuel a resident farmer of Franklin township; Hattie, who makes her home in Coshocton; Chester, who died in early youth; and Elmer, who HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY - 465 is with our subject. The father passed to his final reward in 1904, his remains being interred in St. Paul cemetery in Franklin township by the side of his wife. William Lapp, whose name introduces this record, was educated in the district schools of Franklin township and spent his boyhood and youth on the home farm, being trained to the duties and labors that fall to the lot of the farmer boy. He remained under the parental roof until he attained the age of twenty-seven years, during which time he not only assisted in the work of the home farm but also assisted his father in the operation of the threshing machine and in the conduct of the sawmill. At that age he began farming on his own account in Muskingum county, where he remained for eight years. He then took up his abode in Coshocton county, farming for a similar period in Franklin township, subsequent to which time he came to the farm which he is now operating, this comprising six hundred and thirty-five acres situated in New Castle township and belonging to J. W. Cassingham. Mr. Lapp is engaged very extensively in feeding stock, his annual shipments reaching a large amount. He is very successful in this field of labor and in this connection is known throughout Coshocton county and in many other sections of the Buckeye state. Mr. Lapp was married in 1887, the lady of his choice being Miss Edith Wiles, a resident of Franklin township and she is the mother of one daughter, Mary, who is now in school. Mr. Lapp gives his political support to the, men and measures of the democratic party but is not active as an office seeker, preferring to give his undivided time and attention to his private business affairs, which he finds make heavy demands upon him. Both he and his wife are members of the Lutheran church. He is a man of excellent business ability and sound judgment and the success which he today enjoys has come ;to him as the result of his own labor, economy and indomitable energy. GEORGE SENFT. George Senft, superintendent of the Coshocton Light & Heating Company, has been a resident of this city since 1890. He Was born in Warsaw, this county, January 27, 1862, and is of German lineage. His parents, Charles and Barbara (Baad) Senft, were both natives of the fatherland and in early manhood and womanhood came to the United States. In 1847 the maternal grandfather, Adam Baad, settled on a farm in Crawford township, Coshocton county. Charles Senft, a harnessmaker by trade, took up his abode in New Bedford, this county, and a year later wedded Miss Barbara Baad, after which they established their home in Warsaw, where he built a residence and established a harness business, continuing in that line of trade until his death, which occurred February 15, 1888. His widow still occupies the old home which has been her place of residence for the past sixty years. It was in that home that George Senft spent his boyhood and in the public, and high schools of his native town he mastered his education. He 466 - HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY was one of a large family and as early as his tenth year contributed to his own support by working in various ways. For two years he was employed at farm labor and later secured a position on the Wheeling & Lake Erie Railroad as water boy with a construction gang. He was busily employed until his nineteenth year in various capacities in the railroad service with the construction gang, after which he secured a position as fireman on the Pennsylvania Railroad. He had worked in that capacity for three years, when on the failure of his father's health he returned home. Not long after this Mr. Senft was elected marshal and street commissioner of Warsaw, being the candidate on the republican ticket. For three years he remained in Warsaw and in March, 1890, came to Coshocton, where he entered upon an apprenticeship to the plumber's trade with C. A. McNeary, who had the contract of putting in the city waterworks. Two years later David A. Raiff was appointed superintendent of the waterworks and Mr. Senft was associated with him in laying the water mains and in other work of that character. He continued under Mr. Raife for six years and then served on the police force for two years, from 1896 until 1898, under Mayor T. B. Hack. On the expiration of that period he engaged in the plumbing business on his own account and eighteen months later, in September, 1901, he accepted the superintendency of the heating departmnt of the Coshocton Light & Heating Company, in which capacity he has since served. Interested in all that pertains to Coshocton's development, Mr. Senft is numbered among its leading and representative men. He is an enthusiastic supporter of its interests and gained the honor of selling the greatest number of lots disposed of by any one man—selling one hundred and eleven—in order to secure the million-dollar plow plant for Coshocton. He is a republican in politics, influential in the local ranks of his party and has served as central committeeman in his precinct for several terms, being the present incumbent in that position. Mr. Senft is a member of Coshocton Lodge, No. 96, A. F. & A. M.; Samaritan Chapter, R. A. M.; Coshocton Commandery, No. 63, K. T.; Scioto Valley Consistory; A. & A. S. R.; and Fidelity Lodge, K. P. He has attained high rank in Masonry and is thoroughly in sympathy with the objects and purposes of the craft. He possesses a force of character that is not deterred by ordinary obstacles or difficulties and has become a recognized moving force in the affairs of Coshocton. FRANK A. RICHMOND. Frank A. Richmond, a general merchant and extensive landowner of Oxford township, is a member of an old and prominent county family. He was born November 8, 1861, the son of John and Elizabeth (Higby) Richmond. His paternal grandfather brought his family to this section from Onondaga county, New York, in 1828, and located at Roscoe. He was a stonecutter by trade, but readily adapted himself to the interests of the locality which were paramount at that time, not only following his trade but also HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY - 467 conducting a hotel and a canal station, and later contracting to haul the canal boats between Evansburg and Roscoe. His son John, the father of our subject, was born in Onondaga county, New York, March 1, 1817, and was reared to manhood in this county. His first wife was Elizabeth Reed, who died in early womanhood. Five children were born to this union, of whom J. E. Richmond, a sketch of whose life appears elsewhere in this edition, is the only surviving member. Mr. Richmond's second union was with Elizabeth Higby, a native of this county and the mother of our subject. They became the parents of five children, of whom but two are now living, namely: Frank A., of this review; and Lottie, the, wife of John Goudy, of Bisbee, Arizona. The mother died in 1864 and the father was again married, his third wife being Mary McClain, who was also a native of this county. The father died in 1887 at the age of seventy years. His widow survived him for three years, passing away in 1890. Mr. Richmond was a practical, energetic, man, who acquired the nucleus of his prosperity in the gold fields of California, whither he went overland with a party in the summer of 1850 and returned home by water in 1852. Following his return to this county he purchased a farm of one hundred and twenty-one acres in Oxford township, which is now a part of the realty holdings of our subject, and also bought of a Mr. Davis the general merchandising business of which our subject is now the head. Frank A. Richmond received a common-school education and assisted his father in the work of the store as soon as he was of an age to be of any help. In 1882, in partnership with his brother and a brother-in-law he purchased his father's 'store, relieving him of the entire responsibility of the business. The brother-in-law sold out in about three months and he and his brother conducted the business for about six years, when he bought his brother's interest and conducted it alone until in 1892, when he sold the store. In 1895, however, he bought it back, since which time he has maintained the sole ownership of it. He now not only owns the store but also the store building and has 'a fine residence on his farm, which adjoins Orange on the north. In addition, he owns two hundred and eighty acres of valuable land, the care of which devolves upon his sons, who in addition to general farming engage in stock-raising, devoting especial attention to sheep, of which they keep about two hundred head. On August 20, 1882, Mr. Richmond was united .in marriage to Miss Sadie E. Cochran, who was born in Lafayette township, August 19, 1864. Four children have been born to this union, namely: Jennie, Lottie E., Jesse H. and John F., all of whom reside at home with their parents. Politically, Mr. Richmond is identified with the republican party. He is an active worker for his party's interests and has served as central committeeman for four years. In 1884 he was elected township treasurer, an office which he held for nineteen and one-half consecutive years. Fraternally, he is a member of New Comerstown Lodge, No. 445, I. O. O. F. Religiously, both he and his estimable wife are faithful and consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Richmond is a quiet, conservative business man who would deprecate any effort to extol his virtues, neverthe- 468 - HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY less it is the force which such men as himself exert that has caused Coshocton to rate so highly among her sister counties and to become a matter of pride to the entire state. JOHN DEMOSS. John Demoss, now deceased, was for a number of years a representative and prosperous agriculturist of Bethlehem township. He was born in this township on the 18th of February, 1845, being the only child of John and Hannah (Ramdles) Demoss. He was reared on the old homestead farm, the days of his boyhood and youth being divided between the work of the fields, the pleasure of the playgrounds and the duties of the schoolroom. During the Civil war Mr. Demoss served four years as a member of Company D, Fifty-first Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was one of the best soldiers of that gallant regiment. He was one of those who was so unfortunate as to fall into the hands of the rebels at Chickamauga on the 20th of September, 1863, and spent eighteen months and seventeen days in that accursed death trap known as Andersonville prison. His pluck and fine constitution enabled him to live through the privations that carried off so many of our boys, and about the closing days of the struggle he with others started home by way of 'Vicksburg and was on board the Sultana when she blew up. destroying the lives of seventeen hundred ont of twenty-two hundred and twenty-five of those on board. After a life and death struggle in the waters of the muddy Mississippi, Mr. Demoss got hold of a small piece of plank 1) which he clung until rescued. The Sultana explosion occurred about seven miles above Memphis, Tennessee, but he was picked up about five miles below that city, so that he had floated down the river about twelve miles before being picked up. After returning home Mr. Demoss once more took up the pursuits of civil life and subsequent to his marriage began the cultivation of his father-in-law's farm, comprising eighty-one acres, on which his widow now resides. He placed many substantial improvements on the property and later purchased it, and a short time prior to his demise he bought another tract of one hundred and thirty-two acres. He brought his fields under a high state of cultivation through modern and progressive methods of farming and left his widow a highly improved and valuable property. On the 18th of September, 1872, Mr. Demoss was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth J. Neldon, a native of Bethlehem township and a daughter of Samuel and Jane (Stewart.) Neldon. Her father was also born in Coshocton county, and was a. representative of one of the earliest families of this section of the state. On February 18, 1840, he wedded Miss Jane Stewart, whose birth occurred in Allegheny county, Pennsylvania, May 28, 1823, and who accompanied' her parents on their removal to Jefferson county, Ohio, and later to Coshocton county. Samuel Neldon acted as justice of the peace for eighteen years and as county commissioner for two terms, and in HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY - 471 the latter position won the reputation of being the best incumbent who had ever held the office. He, was a life-long member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and teaching of which he exemplified in his daily intercourse with men. At the time of his death, which occurred in 1899 at the age of eighty-one years, he had accumulated a goodly portion of this world's goods through the utilization of his excellent business ability and unremitting industry. His wife was called to her final rest on the 19th of August, 1897, when she had attained the age of seventy-four years. Their family numbered ten children, nine of whom still survive, namely: Margaret, the wife of Samuel Harris, of Indiana; Uriah E., a resident of Coshocton, Ohio; William, living in Bethlehem township; Mrs. Demoss; George, of Warsaw, Ohio; Samuel, who makes his home in Roscoe, Ohio; Joseph, 'of Coshocton, Ohio; Harvey, who resides in Bethlehem township; and Ada, who lives in Coshocton. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Demoss were born five children, as follows: Daisy M., the wife of William Hahn, of Tuscarawas township; Birdie E., at home; Earl, a resident of Jackson township; and Ernest and Leslie, both at home. In his political views Mr. Demoss was a stanch democrat and served in the position of township trustee. For a number of years he was a lieutenant in Company F, Seventeenth Ohio National Guards Fraternally he was connected with the Knights of Pythias, while his religious faith was indicated by his membership in the Methodist Protestant church, with which his widow is still identified. When he was called to his final rest on the 21st of January, 1901, the county mourned the loss of one of its worthy native sons, while his extensive circle of friends sincerely regretted the demise of one whom they had long known as a most upright and honorable man. His widow still resides on the old home farm where she has spent her entire life and is therefore widely and favorably known throughout the community, the hospitality of the best homes being cordially extended her. GEORGE SPURGEON. George Spurgeon, who follows farming on the old Spurgeon homestead, comprising two hundred and eighty acres situated in Tiverton township, is a worthy representative of one of the prominent pioneer families of this section of Coshocton county. His paternal grandfather, George Spurgeon, came here from Virginia and located this tract of land, becoming a pioneer of the county although he had spent a brief period on the banks of the Muskingum river near Zanesville. After residing in Coshocton county for a number of years he sold the farm and removed to Terre Haute, Indiana, but became ill and wished to return to Coshocton county. It was then that his son John. who became the father of our subject, and was then in the south, purchased the old homestead, so that his father might return to his old home and there spend his remaining days. 472 - HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY In the early '50s John Spurgeon returned to his old home in Coshocton county. He engaged in teaching in early life, but upon once more locating in Coshocton county he followed farming, which. continued to be his business until his death. He was born in New Castle township and spent his boyhood and youth there, after which he went south and operated a trading boat on the Mississippi river, and a general stare at Grand Gulf, Mississippi, for sixteen years, Meeting with good success. When he returned to Coshocton county he married Miss Matilda McMillan. He was a republican in his 'political views and was recognized as a leader in republican circles. He was a Baptist in religious faith, was a prominent factor in the building of the church at Riley Chapel, and was a deacon of the church. He died in 1879 and was buried in Riley Chapel cemetery. Thus the county lest one of its public-spirited and substantial citizens. The mother, who was born in Knox county;, Ohio, survived her husband for several years and passed away January 1, 1888, her remains being interred by the side of her husband. George Spurgeon, the only child of the father's marriage, was born on the farm which is now his home, September 30, 1859, and acquired a limited education in the district schools of Tiverton township. He is largely self-educated, however, and is today a well informed man. He remained under the parental roof until the death of the father, when he carried on the work that had been instituted by the grandfather and continued by the father. He now owns a fine farm property of two hundred and eighty acres situated in Coshocton .and Knox counties, and in addition to general farming he is also engaged in raising stock, making a specialty of sheep, keeping the merino and delaine breeds. He is also a stockholder in the Bell Telephone Company. Mr. Spurgeon was married in 1885 to Miss Normanda Staats, a resident of Knox county, and their home has been blessed with a son and daughter, John Russel and Ina, both at home. Following in the political footsteps of his father Mr. Spurgeon supports the men and measures of the republican party. He and his wife and daughter are members of the Methodist Episcopal church, of which he is steward and trustee. His life is exemplary in all respects. He is a man of broad and comprehensive views, looks upon the world as he finds it, and is therefore conservative rather than radical. He has many friends throughout the county and is held in high esteem by all. J. D. AND C. B. WOODWARD The gentlemen whose names introduce this review are young men of enterprise, thrift and energy, and as, proprietors of the Plainfield Roller Mills are worthy representatives of the industrial interests of Coshocton county. They are sons of S. P. and Bell (Brelsford) Woodward, mention of whom is made on another page of this work. J. D. Woodward was born in Linton township, February 21, 1873, while C. B. Woodward was born March 17, 1875. They acquired their education HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY - 473 in the common schools and were reared under the parental roof. Upon reaching mature years they became identified with the industrial interests of Plainfield, as 'proprietors of the Plainfield Roller Mills, manufacturing flour, meal and feed. Theirs is the first roller mill in the village. It is supplied with modern machinery necessary for the conduct of such an enterprise, the capacity of the mill being forty barrels per day. They draw their trade not only from the village in which they are located but from the surrounding districts. They ever follow the most 'honorable methods in carrying on their business affairs. and thereby have won the confidence and esteem of ,all with whom they come in contact. J. D. Woodward, the elder brother, was married July 31, 1903, the lady of his choice. being Miss Bertha E. Amore, who was born in Coshocton county. Her parents still survive and are mentioned on another page of this work. Their marriage has been blessed with two children, Coral and Catherine. C. B. Woodward, the younger brother, chose as a companion and helpmate for the journey of life, Miss Alice G. Angle, whom he wedded on the 3d of September, 1905. Mrs. Woodward is also a native of Coshocton county. Her father has passed to his final rest but the mother still survives and makes her home in this county. By her marriage Mrs. Woodward has' become the mother of a little daughter, Alice Bell. Both J. D. and C. B. Woodward give their political allegiance to the democratic party but have never been active in political life. They are men of exemplary habits, strict integrity and strong personality and are a credit to the community in which they have always made their home. DANIEL WRIGHT. A well developed and highly improved farm in Washington township, Coshocton county, is the property of Daniel Wright, who was here born October 12, 1833, a son of William and Martha (Clarke) Wright. The family was founded in Coshocton county by the paternal grandparents, Edward and Elizabeth Wright, who in 1816 came from Virginia and established their home in the western part of Coshocton county. They were poor people but possessed the enterprising and courageous spirit of the pioneers of those early days, and although they began life here in a very humble way, their labors resulted in success and they eventually became large landowners, so that the name Wright has long been a familiar one in agricultural circles in this section of the Buckeye slate. Daniel Wright, the immediate subject of this review, was reared on his father's farm, assisting in the work of cultivating the soil during the spring and summer months, while in the winter seasons he pursued his studies in the district schools of the neighborhood. In his early manhood he engaged in teaching and became one of the most successful educators of that early day. In 1863, however, he abandoned the profession and since that time has given his entire attention to farming and stock-raising, his labors now being 474 - HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY given to the cultivation of a fine farm comprising two hundred and four acres of land in Washington township, which he owns. He has improved his place with a nice' country residence, has built barns and substantial outbuildings, and now has a model property, which returns to him a good income each year. Mr. Wright has been married three times. He was first married, December 29, 1859, to Miss Caroline E. Huff, a daughter of Elwen and Eliza (Hayes) Huff, natives of Virginia. The union of Mr. and Mrs. Wright was blessed with ten children : Albert, deceased; George; Ira; Edward, who has also departed this life; Catherine B., deceased; William L.; Milton; Martha, who has passed away; Emmett; and one who died in infancy. The wife and mother departed this life September 11, 1892. Mr. Wright was again married, his second union being with Mary E. Russell, a daughter of Isaac and Mahala (Myers) Russell, who passed away June 15, 1900, and on the 11th of September of that year Mr. Wright married his present wife, who was Mrs. Adeline Rine, the widow of William Rine. Mr. Wright has always supported the men and measures of the republican party and has served as trustee and assessor of his township, while for several years he has been a member of the school board, maintaining a deep interest in the progress of public education. He holds membership relations with the Christian church and his life is lived in harmony with his professions. He meets the obligations of life with the confidence and courage that come of conscious personal ability, a right conception of things and an habitual regard for what is best in the exercise of human activities and has won the respect of all with whom he comes in contact. THOMAS MARSHALL. The name Marshall is an old and prominent one in Coshocton county, representatives of the family having settled here at a very early period in the history of its development and from that time to the present have been actively identified with its agricultural interests. Thomas Marshall, a worthy representative of the name, is today numbered among the progressive and substantial farmers and stock-raisers of Jackson township, owning two hundred and two acres of land. He was born in Jackson township, July 25, 1836, and in the paternal line comes of English ancestry, while in the maternal line he comes of Irish descent. The paternal grandfather, Thomas Marshall, came to Coshocton county, from Hampshire county, Virginia, in 1809, and served in the war of 1812 under General Harrison. Thomas Marshall, whose name introduces this record, is the eldest of eight children, born of the marriage of Owen and Mary (Tredway) Marshall. The son did his full share in the work of clearing the forest and developing a farm in a new and unbroken region. His education was acquired in one of the old-time log schoolhouses of the district, having to walk several miles through the unbroken forests. He was reared to habits of industry, HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY - 475 economy and thrift and upon starting out in life on his own account chose the occupation to which he had been reared, and with the exception of a few years, this has continued to be his work to the present time. Mr. Marshall has been twice married. lie first established a home of his own on November 17, 1857, by his marriage to Miss Susan J. Slaughter, a daughter of Alexander and Sarah (Norris) Slaughter. Following his marriage he removed to Jasper county, Illinois, where he engaged in farming for several years, or until the death of his wife, which occurred November 4, 1865. This union was blessed with four children: James A.; Sarah, deceased; Granville, a farmer of Cass county, Nebraska; and Mary A., the wife of Christopher C. Miller, a farmer of Jackson township. Following the death of his wife, Mr. Marshall returned to Coshocton county and for about fifteen years gave his time and attention to the operation of a sawmill and to dealing in hardwood lumber. On the expiration of that period, however, he resumed farming pursuits, which is his present occupation. He also gives -much of his attention to raising high grades of stock and this branch of his business is proving a profitable source of revenue to him. He now owns two hundred and two acres of rich and valuable land situated in Jackson township, and everything about his place is kept in a good state of repair, indicating his progressive methods. He also raises considerable fruit and altogether his farm returns him a good annual income. Mr. Marshall was married a second time, the lady of his, choice being Margaret Gardner, whom he wedded October 20, 1874. Her parents, James and Susan (McLaughlin) Gardner, were of Irish descent and were residents of Pike township, being numbered among Coshocton county's earliest settlers. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall has been blessed with two sons and a daughter: Thomas 0. S. ; Irene, the wife of Joseph. Stewart, a farmer of Bethlehem township; and Grover C. Mr. Marshall gives his political allegiance to the democratic party. He has served as township trustee and as a member of the school board for a number of years. He is a Mason, belonging to Wakatomika Lodge, No. 108, at West Carlisle. While giving close attention -Co his personal interests, he has never lost sight of his duty as a citizen, being deeply interested in all matters pertaining to the public welfare, and giving of his time and means toward the advancement and promotion of the community at large. HOWARD ROBINSON. Howard Robinson is well known in business circles in Coshocton as president of the Eureka Laundry Company and of the Domestic Manufacturing Company and is also serving as a mail carrier. He was born in this city January 9, 1874, and is the younger of two children whose parents were William H. and Susan C. (Denman) Robinson. His sister, Clara, however, is now deceased. The father was born in Georgia, near Atlanta, on the 12th of January, 1812, and came to Coshocton county with his wife and two chil- 476 - HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY dren in 1836, removing to this state from New Jersey, where he had gone in early manhood. There he married his first wife, who bore the maiden name of Sarah Matthews. They became the parents of six children, of whom two are now living: Mary, the widow of Calvin Skinner, of Chester, West Virginia; and Harriet, the widow of James Stonehocker, of Boulder county, Colorado. One son of this marriage was William H. Robinson, Jr., who became a prominent figure in Coshocton. He served throughout the Civil war as a. member of the Eightieth Ohio Regiment and later became one of the leading contractors of Coshocton, building many of its substantial structures. He was prominent in Masonic circles and for years was a member of the board of education in this city. Howard Robinson was reared at home and was a student in the public and high schools here, being graduated from the latter with the class of 1892. He is now president of the, Coshocton High School Alumni Association. He was trained for a commercial career by studying in the Hudson Business College of Coshocton, from which he was graduated with the class of 1893. After serving an apprenticeship at the carpenter's trade under his brother, he continued to work in building lines until 1898, when he was appointed to a position as mail carrier in Coshocton and has since served in that capacity. He has also extended his efforts to other lines and on the merging and incorporation of the Eureka laundry Company and the Domestic Manufacturing Company he became a stockholder and a director thereof, while his father-in-law, Thomas H. Elliott, was chosen president. Following the death of Mr. Elliott in 1905, Mr. Robinson was elected to the presidency and is thus closely associated with industrial and manufacturing interests in the city. He is likewise a stockholder in The H. D. Beach Company and in the Meek Company, two of the most extensive and important manufacturing enterprises of the state. He has made judicious investment in property and in additions to his handsome residence at No. 324 North Eighth street he also owns other residence properties in the city. As president of the Eureka Laundry he has as his associates in this enterprise N. C. Bush as vice president, J. R. Speck, secretary and treasurer, and C. K. Clemens, general manager. The company is now in control of a business which has constantly increased until it is nine times its original volume. Employment is given to forty-five people and two delivery wagons are utilized in collection and delivery. The latest and best improved machinery is now hi use and branch offices have been established all over Coshocton and in the surrounding towns. In addition to the laundry department the company is manufacturing rugs of various sizes and has built up an extensive trade in this connection. The motto of the company is not how quick but how well work can be turned out, and that their efforts are appreciated is evidenced by their already large and increasing patronage. On the 4th of June, 1901, occurred the marriage of Mr, Robinson and Miss Jennie E. Elliott, a daughter of Thomas H. Elliott, who was one of the earlier successful farmers of Keene township and later the president of the Coshocton Machine & Manufacturing Company and of the Eureka Laundry and Domestic Manufacturing Company. HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY - 477 In his fraternal relations Mr. Robinson is connected with Coshocton lodge; No. 44, I. 0. 0. F., and Coshocton Lodge, No. 376, B. P. 0. E., of which he is now exalted ruler. He is also a. member of the Presbyterian church and is interested in those movements and measures which tend not only to promote material interests here but also to advance the intellectual social and moral progress of the city. CHARLES G. SMITH. The attractiveness of Coshocton as a place of residence is acknowledged by all who visit this enterprising and growing city. That it gives many advantages and opportunities to its residents is shown by the fact that a large percentage of its native sons have remained within its borders and have found here an advantageous field for business enterprise. To this class belongs Charles G. Smith, now junior partner in the firm of Dawson & Smith, grocers. He was born in Coshocton, August 10, 1874, his parents being Henry 0. and Louisa (Morgan) Smith, both natives of this county. His father is one of the leading contractors and builders of Coshocton county and there stand as monuments to his skill and ability many substantial structures of the district, including the enameling plant of West Lafayette, several schoolhouses of the county and various business blocks in Coshocton and other towns. He has been a factor in the erection of the principal factories of Coshocton and is still actively connected with the material improvement of the city in this way. He now resides with his son Charles, for his wife died October 29, 1900. Be is a member of the Blue Lodge of Masons and has also taken the chapter degrees. In politics he is an old-line democrat and in early years served in various local offices. Charles G. Smith is indebted to the public-school system of Coshocton for the educational advantages which he enjoyed, continuing as a student in the public schools until he had passed through the various primary and grammar grades and had become a high-school student, completing his course with the graduating class of 1892. He next entered the Spencerian Business College of Cleveland and was graduated therefrom with the class of 1893. Returning to Coshocton, Mr. Smith spent four years as an employe in the office of the Standard Advertising Company, now The H. D. Beach Company, but he found the work of the office too confining and failing health compelled him to resign his position. He then accepted a position with S. W. Snyder & Son, grocers, with whom he continued for three years and on the 12th of May, 1900, he started a grocery business on his own account, forming a partnership with E. A. Dawson. They ,purchased the grocery stock of E. M. Mortley & Company and since that time their store has been conducted under the firm style of Dawson & Smith. Both are genial men, as well as alert, enterprising merchants and they have built up an extensive, growing and profitable business. 478 - HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY On the 26th of November, 1893, Mr. Smith was united in marriage to Miss Sarah E. Robinson, a daughter deceased, H. Robinson, Jr., now deceased, who was a prominent contractor and at one time owner of the opera house. He was also a leading man in public affairs of the city, served as a member of the town council and was a member of the board of education for a number of years. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Smith have been born five children, of whom four are now living: Harold, Marjorie, Robert and Walter. Mr. Smith is a member of Coshocton Lodge, No. 96, F. & A. M., and is now serving as worshipful master. He also belongs to Samaritan Chapter, No. 50, R. A. M., and to Coshocton Commandery, No. 63, K. T., while with the Grace Methodist Episcopal church he also holds membership. In politics he is a republican and since 1903 has served continuously as city auditor. He discharges the duties of the office in the same prompt and thorough manner that characterizes- his control of his individual interests and his loyalty to the trust reposed in him is above question. WILLIAM TRENOR. William Trenor possesses the enterprising and progressive spirit so characteristic of the Irish race, and is today numbered among the substantial agriculturists of Lafayette township, where he owns two hundred and twenty acres of land, all of which has been acquired through his own labors and well directed efforts. Mr. Trenor was born near Dublin, Ireland, February 2, 1831, and was a little lad of five years when he was brought to America by his parents, Morris and Katharine (Smith) Trenor, the year 1836 witnessing their arrival in the United States. They first located in Cleveland, where they remained for one year, and then made their way to Coshocton county, where the father worked for a time at the shoemaker's trade. He was then engaged in farming near Lewisville on the Hamilton section for several years, and eventually purchased the tract which constitutes a portion of the farm now owned by the son. The father continued to follow agricultural pursuits throughout his remaining days, or until his death, which occurred in 1856. His wife survived for about thirty-five years, passing away in 1891. Their union was blessed with eight children, but four of the number are now deceased. The record is as follows: John, who went to the front during the Civil war and has not been heard from since; Margaret and Mary, deceased; Daniel, who makes his home in Ohio; William, of this review; Mary, the wife of Procter Royer, of Coshocton ; and Lizzie and James, who have also departed this life. William Trenor, of this review, is the third son and fifth child in his father's family. He received a common-school education and was reared to the pursuits of farm labor, giving his father the benefit of his services until he had reached years of maturity, when he rented the home place, operating the same for twenty-one years. At the end of that time he made a purchase of the property, comprising one hundred and ninety acres, to which HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY - 481 he has since added until his possessions now embrace two hundred and twenty acres; all in Lafayette township. His business pursuits, however, were interrupted at the time of the Civil war; for in 1864 he offered his services to the government, serving until the close of hostilities. He then returned home find resumed his farm labors, which have since claimed his time and attention. He is also engaged quite extensively in raising and feeding stock, and both branches of his -business are proving remunerative. It was in 1858 that Mr. Trenor established a home of his own by his marriage in January of that year to Miss Hannah Calipy, who was born in New York, and when a small child mine to Coshocton county with her parents, Thomas and Margaret (Bohman) Calipy, who were natives of the Emerald Isle and died in Coshocton county. Their family numbered eleven children. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Trenor has been blessed with seven children, namely: Morris, who is in Coshocton county; Francis, who makes his home in, Licking county, this state; John, also making his home in Coshocton county; Margaret, deceased; Thomas, who is an engineer in the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company and makes his home in Columbus, Ohio; and two who died in infancy. They also have thirteen grandchildren. Mr. Trenor gives his political support to the democratic party, but has never been active as an office seeker, refusing political preferment and avoiding publicity. Both he and his wife are communicants of the Catholic church. They are estimable people, highly respected in the community in which they have so long made their home, while in business circles Mr. Trenor is known for his strict integrity, honesty of purpose and straightforward dealings. C. B. WALKER. C. B. Walker, successfully carrying on agricultural interests on his well improved farm of one hundred and five acres in Bedford township, was born in this township on the 28th of October, 1868, his parents being John and Narcissa (Barnes) Walker. The father, a native of Jefferson township, Coshocton county, Ohio, still survives and now makes his home in West Bedford. The sketch of W. J. Walker, a brother of our subject, is given on another page of this work. C. B. Walker was educated in the district schools of his native township and remained at home until twenty years of age or until the time of his marriage. On laying aside his text-books he became connected with farming and this occupation has since claimed his time and energies. Subsequent to his marriage he located on his present farm of one hundred and five acres, from which he has annually gathered golden harvests as the reward of his untiring industry and capable management. In 1889 Mr. Walker was joined in wedlock to Miss Etta Noland, of Washington township, by whom he has three children : Carl, Hazel and Dwight, all at home. 482 - HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY A republican in his political views, Mr. Walker has served as assessor of Bedford township and is interested in all those measures and movements which tend to advance the general welfare. His wife is a devoted and faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal church and they are well known and highly esteemed throughout the county in which they have spent their entire lives. RALPH L. BARCROFT. For more than seven decades the name of Barcroft has figured prominently in the agricultural circles of Coshocton county, and Ralph L. Barcroft of this review is a worthy representative of the family, now operating one hundred and fifty-four acres of well improved land situated in Lafayette township. Mr. Barcroft was born in this township, February 15, 1837, the youngest in a family of nine children, whose parents were Lee S. and Anna (Vernett) Barcroft, the former a native of New Jersey and the latter of Loudoun county, Virginia. The year 1836 witnessed their arrival in Coshocton county. Here the father purchased land and engaged in farming, being numbered among the pioneer settlers of this section of the state. He died here in 1869, his wife having preceded him to the home beyond, her death occurring in 1864. The family record is as follows: Mary Ann, Elias B. and Lydia, all of whom have departed this life; William, who at the age of eighty-three is making his home in Jacksonville, Illinois; Ann, the wife of George Barton, a resident of Kansas; Mary, the wife of Daniel Smith, of Coshocton; John, a resident of Illinois; David, who makes his home in New Comerstown, Ohio ; and Ralph L., of this review. Ralph L. Barcroft, whose name introduces this record, acquired a common-school education that well fitted him for life's practical and responsible duties and was reared on the home farm. He remained with his parents until he had reached man's estate, when he learned the carpenter's trade, which he followed until 1861, or until the outbreak of the Civil war, when he enlisted as a member of Company K, Thirty-second Ohio Volunteer Infantry, enrolling his name on the 15th of August of that year. He thus served until 1863, when he received his discharge, but reenlisted on the 13th of May, 1864, and participated in many of the hotly contested engagements of the war. He was taken prisoner at Harper's Ferry and was there detained until he was paroled. He then returned. home and resumed the pursuits of civic life. It was soon after his return from the war, in1865, that Mr. Barcroft was married, the lady of his choice being Miss Barbara J. Fowler, who was born on the farm which is now her home, one of four children, whose parents were John and Keziah (Wells) Fowler, both natives of Coshocton county. Of their family the two youngest are deceased, while the eldest is Elizabeth, the wife of John Barcroft, a resident of Illinois. The parents have also been called to their final rest, the mother dying in 1850, while the father survived for a long period and passed away in 1893. HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY - 483 Following his marriage Mr. Barcroft located on the farm which he had purchased and which is still his home, this comprising one hundred and fifty-four acres situated in Lafayette township. It is improved with a good residence, substantial barns and out buildings., and everything about the place is kept in a neat and thrifty appearance, indicating the progressive Methods of the owner. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Barcroft has been blessed with three children: Lura Jane, the wife of Earl Maston, a resident of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, by whom she has a daughter, Margaret Lee ; Wilbert F.; who is an engineer on the Pennsylvania railroad, with headquarters at Columbus, Ohio ; and Nellie G., the wife of James Kinner, a resident of Linton township. Mr. Barcroft gives his political support to the republican party and has filled some township offices, having served as trustee, director and supervisor. Both he and his wife are devoted and faithful members of the Methodist Episcopal church. The history of the pioneer settlement of Coshocton county would be incomplete without the record of Mr. Barcroft for, from its earliest founding he has been a prominent factor in its substantial growth and improvement and he rejoices in the wonderful transformation that has been brought about during the last half century, and his labors have largely contributed in the work which has made this once wild region one of the splendid districts of this great commonwealth. WILLIAM RANSOM LYNDE. The mercantile interests of Coshocton find a worthy representative in William Ransom Lynde, senior partner of the firm of Lynde & Gosser, who has worked his way up through gradual stages of advancemtnt to his present enviable position. He was born in Burlington, Iowa, November 12, 1856, and is a son of Ezra H. and Anna M. (Ransom) Lynde. The former was a native of the state of New York and in 1852 went west to Burlington, Iowa. He was a tinsmith by trade, and throughout most of his life conducted business along that and kindred lines. His journey westward from Watertown, New York, was made by way of a canal boat when he was sixteen years of age, and after residing for some time in Newark,, Ohio, he removed to Iowa. In the meantime, however, in Roscoe, this county, he had married Miss Anna M. Ransom, a native of Ohio. They spent about five years in Iowa, and in the fall of 1857 returned to Roscoe, spending their remaining days in this county. The father died in April, 1903, but the mother still survived at the age of sixty-nine years. William R. Lynde was less than a year old when his parents returned to Roscoe, and there he secured his education in the district schools. At the age of fifteen years he began learning the trade of a tinsmith with his father and, coming to Coshocton, took charge of a shop for the firm of Darling & Bormett Brothers. After acting in that capacity for two years he entered the hardware business as a clerk, and so continued for ten years in the employ 484 - HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY of one firm. He was afterwards employed for four years by E. McDonald, a hardware merchant. On the expiration of this period he turned his attention to other commercial lines, becoming a clerk in the merchant tailoring establishment of D. M. Moore, with whom he remained for five years. He afterwards obtained a position as salesman with Shanferber Brothers, clothiers of Coshocton, and in 1897 he entered the employ of the Huff Clothing Company, with which he continued until April, 1903. At that date Mr. Lynde engaged in business on his own account at his present location as senior partner of the firm of Lynde & Gosser. The business has increased along healthful lines, enjoying a gradual growth, which has come in recognition of straightforward business methods and of a well selected line of goods. He carries a large stock of the best quality, and the annual sales of the house now reach a gratifying figure. In June, 1882, Mr. Lynde was married to Miss Harriett A. Beall, of Keene, Coshocton county. They have two sons: William Beall, who was born September 17, 1886, and is now in the store with his father; and Eugene Horton, born in 1891. Mr. Lynde belongs to Coshocton Lodge, No. 376, B. P. O. E. and the Knights of Pythias fraternity, while in his political views he is a republican For many years he was identified with Coshocton's volunteer fire department, becoming a charter member thereof and acting as assistant chief at the time of the organization. Later he was chosen chief of the department, which became a very effective organization, his record being such as awakened the highest approval of the citizens. Such, in brief, is the life history of a well known merchant of Coshocton, and it proves that success is not a matter of genius, but is rather the outcome of clear judgment, experience and close application. JOHN M. LAWYER. John M. Lawyer, the efficient postmaster of Isleta, is also engaged in general merchandising, in which he is meeting with excellent success. Mr. Lawyer was born in Guernsey county, Ohio, May 24, 1873, the third son and sixth child in a family, of ten children, whose parents were James P. and Johanna Lawyer, the former also a native of Guersey county, while the mother was born in Wheeling, West Virginia. The father followed the profession of teaching for twenty-five years but is now living retired in Guernsey county. The family record is as follows: Charles E., a resident of Cambridge, Ohio; Amanda, the wife, of Joseph Loury, of Guernsey county Hannah, who is a teacher of elocution in San Francisco, California; William M., who is engaged in the practice of medicine in Guernsey county; Emma the wife of James Glenn, of Coshocton; John M., of this review; James P., Jr., who is engaged in the oil business in Guernsey county; Anna, the wife of James Thomas, a resident of Los Angeles, California; Elzie C., a merchant in Guernsey county; and one who died in infancy. HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY - 485 John M. Lawyer acquired his education in the. common schools and remained under the parental roof until a youth of eighteen years, when he started out to make his own way in the world, going to Linn county, Iowa, where for one year he was employed at farm labor. He then spent one year in a creamery, after which he entered Ames Agricultural College, graduating from the dairy department in 1894. Having a thorough knowledge of buttermaking he then engaged in this business, carrying on the same for two years in Montour, Iowa. On the expiration of that period he went to Des Moines and was employed as a grocery clerk for five years, two years of which time were also spent as manager of a restaurant. He then returned to Ohio and coming to Isleta, purchased the merchandising concern of S. A. Stowe, and has conducted the same to the present time. He carries a large and well selected line, and owing to his reasonable prices and his fair dealing he has built up a good trade. He is also serving as postmaster of this village. He discharges his duties in a prompt and able manner and has won the confidence and esteem of all with whom he has dealings. It was in the year 1903 that Mr. Lawyer established a home of his own by his marriage in Des Moines to Miss Maud I. Pierce, who was born in that city in 1880, a daughter of Moses and Hannah (Clupp) Pierce, who are now living in Des Moines. Their family numbers twelve children. Mr. Lawyer stands today as a high type of American manhood, who has won success in a useful field of business and gained the respect and honor of his fellowmen by his public service and private life. JACOB J. BOWEN. Jacob J. Bowen a well known and successful agriculturist residing in White Eyes township, was born in Crawford township, Coshocton county, Ohio, July 27, 1865. His parents, John and Catharine (Limbacher) Bowen, natives of Switzerland and Germany respectively, came to America at an early day. The father passed away in August, 1905, having for a number of years survived his wife., who was called to her final rest in 1892. Their family numbered eleven children, namely: Chris J., of Coshocton ; Samuel, a resident of Brown county, Kansas; Benjamin, living in Coshocton county; Lizzie, the wife of Lewis Baab, of Tuscarawas county; Jacob J., of this review; H. E., of Coshocton ; Emma R., who makes her home in Cleveland; and four who are deceased. Jacob J. Bowen acquired a common-school education and remained at home until he had attained the age of twenty-three years. Subsequently he was engaged in the operation of a rented farm for seven years and on the expiration of that period purchased the place of one hundred and sixty acres in White Eyes township, where he has since resided. In addition to the work of general farming he makes a specialty of raising and breeding stock and, owing to his untiring industry and capable business management, both branches of his business return to him a gratifying annual income. 486 - HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY In 1889 Mr. Bowen was united in marriage to Miss Sarah E. Croft, a native of Coshocton county and the only child of Conrad and Catharine (Fisher) Croft, who are now deceased, the father having passed away January 1, 1906, and the mother on the 15th of August, 1894. Unto our subject and his wife were born two children : Iva E., whose birth occurred August 7, 1890: and John C., born February 5, 1893. Mr. Bowen gives his political allegiance to the democracy and is at present serving as township trustee and school director, being recognized by his fellow townsmen as a faithful incumbent in these positions. -He belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America, No. 11688, at Fresno, and the Grange at Oak Grove, while both he and his wife are identified with White Eyes Camp of the Royal Neighbors. Both Mr. and Mrs. Bowen worship with the Methodist Episcopal church and are highly esteemed throughout the county in which they have spent their entire lives, having won the kindly regard and friendship of all with whom they have been associated. EDWARD A. DAWSON. Edward A. Dawson, who for eighteen years has been a resident of Coshocton, is now senior partner of the grocery firm of Dawson & Smith. He claims Ohio as the state of his nativity, for his birth occurred in McConnelsville, Morgan county, April 16, 1869. His parents were William and Maria (Pyle) Dawson. The father, who is now deceased, was a skilled mechanic, capable of doing any work along mechanical lines, and was especially proficient in iron work. The greater portion of his active, life was spent in connection with the factories of McConnelsville, but his last days were spent in Nelsonville, Athens county, Ohio, where he, died April 15, 1907. He was a veteran of the Civil war, gallantly espousing the Union cause when the south attempted to overthrow the Union, and later he became a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. His widow still survives. At the usual age Edward A. Dawson was sent as a pupil to the public schools in McConnelsville and at the age of seventeen years he started out in life on his own account. He has since been connected with commercial interests, being first employed in the grocery and queensware store of B. F. Matson of McConnelsville. In 1890 he came to Coshocton and secured a situation in the Railroad Corner grocery conducted by his brother-in-law, E. M. Mortley. He continued with Mr. Mortley for ten years but was ambitious to engage in business on his own account, and when his diligence and economy had brought him sufficient capital he formed a partnership with Charles G. Smith in May, 1900, and organized the present grocery firm of Dawson & Smith. In the intervening eight years they have built up an enviable business and are to-day ranked among the leading grocery firms of the city. Their trade is now extensive and they cater to the best patronage, carrying a large and well selected line of staple and fancy groceries. HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY - 487 On the 17th of June, 1897, Mr. Dawson was married to Miss 'Dorothy Robinson, a daughter of W. H. Robinson, Jr., formerly of Coshocton but now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Dawson have become parents of four children: Dorothy Carral, David William, Gretchen and Frances Robinson. Mr. Dawson holds membership in Coshocton Lodge, No. 96, A. F. & A. M. He usually votes with the democratic party where national questions are involved but at local elections casts an independent ballot. He is opposed to anything like misrule in public affairs and believes in clean politics and the expression of public opinion rather than machine rule. He, holds membership with the Presbyterian church and has been the leading tenor singer in the church choir since coming to Coshocton. He possesses a most genial manner and friendly spirit, having nothing of that haughty isolation which is the cause of a lack of personal popularity with many men. He is always approachable, and the high regard in which he is held is due to his geniality and deference for the  opinions of others. SAMUEL J. ROSS. Samuel J. Ross is a wide-awake, progressive citizen, who through a thorough understanding of the best methods of agriculture derives excellent results from a rich tract ofand of eighty acres situated near the Muskingum river, in Virginia township. Mr. Ross was born December 14, 1861, in Watertown, Wisconsin, a son of Nenian and Mary (Denny) Ross. The father was a railroad track foreman in Wisconsin but abandoned that work and in August, 1875, removed with his family to Coshocton county, Ohio, settling upon a farm in Virginia township, this being the present home of the son whose name introduces this review. Samuel J. Ross was a lad of fourteen years at the time of the parents' removal to this state and he was then trained in the duties of the home farm, learning to cultivate and care for the crops during the spring and summer months, while in the winter seasons he attended the district schools near his father's home. He has lived on this farm since coming to Coshocton county and in the years that have come and gone many modern and substantial improvements have been made in the way of good buildings, while the land yields abundant crops, owing to the practical methods Mr. Ross utilizes in carrying on his labors, as well as to the rich soil which is found in the bottom lands of this district. Mr. Ross was first married in 1887 to Belle Fisher, who died in April 1888, leaving one daughter, Mary Belle, who makes her home in Cleveland with her uncle and aunt. Mr. Ross was married again December 14, 1894, his second union being with Miss Elizabeth Murphy, a daughter of James and Lucy (Vickers) Murphy, and their union has been blessed with two sons, Robert and Denny. Mr. Ross is a republican in his political views and affiliations and for two terms served as township trustee, but otherwise has filled no public office, 488 - HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY preferring to give his undivided time and attention to his private business interests. He is a member of the Presbyterian church at Adams Mills. He is a man of exemplary habits, strict integrity and has a strong personality. He is well known in the county in which he has so long made his home and all with whom he has business relations have for him high esteem.