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out capital, he has worked himself into affluence, having been a successful practitioner. He was at one time Mayor of Bucyrus, and has filled many other offices. He was married in September, 1853. to Mary J. Monnett, daughter of William Monnett. They have four children living-Sallie J., Willie, Gavin Hamilton and Nellie. Mr. Harris is one of the descendants of the Hamilton clan of Mauchline, Scotland, one of his ancestors being Gavin Hamilton, mentioned in the poems of Scotia's idol-Robert Burns. Alexander Hamilton was also an ancestor of his, belonging to the same race of Hamiltons. Mr. Harris grandfather was in the war of the Revolution. fighting for the independence of his country. Our subject's father came to Stark Co., Ohio. in 1805, emigrating from Washington, Penn. His father was a farmer, and was self-educated. having fine mental endowments, and was well versed in literature and history. He reared twelve children to maturity, six of whom are living, our subject being the youngest of all.

LEVERET C. HINMAN, attorney at law. Bucyrus; though a resident of Bucvrus but a short time, has already risen to a place of distinction as a member of the Crawford Co. bar. He was born in Meriden, Conn. on Feb. 22, 1855, and is the son of Franklin E. and Phoebe E. (Camp) Hinman. The former was a descendant of Serg. Edward Hinman. who settled in Stamford, Conn., about the middle of the seventeenth century, and the latter is descended from Theophilus Eaton. who was the first Governor of the colony of New Haven. At the early age of 15 years, Leveret C. graduated from the schools of Meriden. He was very proficient in the study of Latin and Greek. as at that early age he had completed Caesar, Cicero and the books of Virgil. Of the latter, while his class was reading two books, he completed six. He also became a very thorough scholar in classics, for which he had a profound admiration. Hard study had so injured his health as to not admit of his beginning the study of a profession without some recreation. He therefore went to Nebraska, where he spent nine months on the broad prairies of that State. This movement effected a perfect restoration of his health, after which, he entered the Iowa State University, where he remained one year, and was then called home on account of the illness of his father. While engaged in the charge of home affairs, he spent his spare time in the study of law. Afterward he entered the office of Judge Smith, of Meriden, with whom he read law until 1875, when he entered the Law Department of Yale College, from which he graduated with Honors in the spring of 1877. In the following June, he was admitted to practice in the Superior Courts of the State of Connecticut. He first located and began the practice of his profession in the little town of Wallingford, Conn., in which place, and at Meriden. he practiced until April of 1880. when he came West, and located at Crestline, Crawford Co. In the following June, he was admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Ohio. and in November he removed to Bucyus. He at once opened an office in the Bowman Block. and, as before stated. has already made long strides toward success and prominence. Should no misfortune befall him, it is safe to predict for Mr. Hinman a career as glorious, and a place as prominent in the profession. as any of those members of the bar of Crawford Co., whose names stand on the pages of history. and whose works are safe criterions for aspiring genius. Mr. Hinman was married on June 18, 1879, to Miss Jennie E. Burns. of Middletown, Conn.

WILLIAM HOOVER retired. Bucyrus; a son of Christian and Mary (Simmons) Hoover, and was born Nov. 1, 1816, in Pickaway Co., Ohio. In 1822, when he was about six years old. the family removed to this county, and settled in Antrim. now Dallas Township. His father entered about 400 acres of land, to which he continued to add, until his death, at which time he owned 700 acres of fine land. His mother died when he was but 1 year old; and, after removing to this county, he lived with an uncle for about one year at Little Sandusky, when his father married again, and he lived at home with him on the Sandusky River Plains. Here he went to school in an old, deserted cabin, his first teacher being Jos. Newell. He attended school until he was 16 years old when, with his brother-in-law, he took charge of his father's farm; his father going to Sandusky City. He continued on the farm until 1866, and, at his father's death, which took place in August, 1849, of cholera, he received his portion of his wealth. For several years he dealt largely in stock, devoting also considerable attention to stock-raising. In November, 1866, he came to Bucyrus, since which time he

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has been engaged in the care of his large estate. In March 1877, he became a partner in the firm of Frey, Sheckler & Hoover in the Eagle Machine Works; he represented the firm in the Cincinnati Exposition of 1880. He was married. Oct. 18, 1838, to Miss Phoebe Swisher. of Groveport, Franklin Co., Ohio, who was born in Franklin County, March 7, 1817. Ten children have been born of this union. all of whom are living, John T., is a farmer in Dallas Township; Christian, also a farmer in Dallas; George at home : Marcellus, a farmer in Dallas: Charles F.. a student in Capital City Commercial College; Emily. wife of Henry Welsh, farmer of Wyandot County: Maggie, wife of David E. Fisher, a merchant of Bucyrus, Alice, wife of Mark H. Lea. farmer of Taylor Co., Iowa: Flora. wife of H. L. Weber of Bucyrus ; Lillian at home. He is a member of the English Lutheran Church, and one of its trustees. He has always been a Republican in politics, and before the organization of that party was an Old-Line Whig. His father was born in Pendleton Co., Va., and when a young man, married and came to this county. He was a soldier in the war of 1812: built the first brick house. probably. in the county. He had two children the subject of this sketch, and Hannah (now deceased), wife of Charles W. White.

GEORGE W. HULL. banker. Bucyrus: was born in Delaware Co., Ohio, Ohio, July 21, 1824, and is a son of Benjamin and Elizabeth (Smith) Hull. In 1828, his parents moved to Whetstone Township, in this county, and located on a farm where they lived until he was 11 years old. He remembers the luxuries (?) of pioneer days. when he wore buckskin pants and a coonskin cap and was glad to get them. He went to school in a cabin with a dirt floor and greased paper windows : was treed once by wild hogs : a bear was killed in their dooryard; a panther, which he saw was killed near his home. The family removed hack to Delaware County and located in Radnor Township, where his mother died when he was 15 years old. and he then began to care for himself working on a farm at $10 per month. With the first earning of his labor he bought 40 acres of land. which was his beginning in life. At the age of 20, he was married to Attie Scribner, of Marion County, and lived. after marriage, in Delaware County until 1855, when he removed to Morrow County and settled near Cardington. He has five children living and one dead, Jasper G., Cashier of Farmers' Bank at Findlay, Ohio: Olive A., now Mrs. M. J. Monnett, of Crawford County: Lewis W., Cashier of Crawford County Bank; Laura died when five ytears old; J. C. F., Assistant Cashier of Farmers' Bank, and Cora D., at present at Ohio Wesleyan Female College. Mr. Hull owned 800 acres of fine land on Shaw Creek, of which 240 was his original purchase in that neighborhood. In 1877, he sold out, at which time he owned 1,500 acres of land in Crawford, Morrow and Wyandot Counties. all made by his honest exertions and industry. In the stirring times before the late war, when the underground railway was in successful operation through Ohio, he was one of its most zealous supporters and trusted agents. and can still tell many a startling story in which he ran almost hair-breadth risks, it carrying his contract and freight over this mysterious line of railway. And although, like Othello, his occupation is gone in that direction, yet he often regales his friends, fighting his battles over again. In April, 1877, he came to Bucyrus and opened the Crawford County Bank, of which he is Vice President; .Jan. 1 1879, he opened the Farmers Bank at Findlay, Ohio, being a third partner in it. He assisted in organizing the stock company for building the Crawford County Grain Elevator. He has been a member of the Methodist Church for forty years: has been steward. class leader: was County Commissioner while a citizen of Morrow County one term, and a Justice of the Peace for twelve years.

F. M. HAMILTON, Superintendent of Public Schools, Bucyrus: is a son of James and Elizabeth (Walker) Hamilton, and was born in Rush Creek,. Ind., July 3, 1838. His early youth was spent on a farm until he had attained the age of 20. In the meantime, he had attended school in the winter months, and had proved himself proficient. At the are of 20, he entered the high school at Roanoke, Ind., where he continued as a successful student for two terms. He next entered the high school at Ft Wayne, from which institution he graduated in 1862. Before this he had taught school to a certain extent, and for two years after his graduation he taught in the public schools of Ft. Wayne. In 1864 and 1865, he was Principal of the Perry Center Seminary, ten miles

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north of Ft. Wayne. In 1863, he entered the Freshman class of the University of Michigan, at Ann Arbor, and graduated in the classical course in 1869. He then became Principal of the South Side High School of Flint, Mich., where he continued one year. He was next Superintendent of the North Side Schools from 1870 to 1872. During the next year, he was Superintendent of the Public Schools at Lapeer, Mich. He was elected Superintendent of the Bucyrus Public Schools in 1873, and has served that capacity ever since, and, as evidence of his efficiency and popularity, we would state that he has been reelected to serve the three years following. He was delegate to the National Teachers' Association at Baltimore, in 1876, and is an active and vigorous worker in county associations. He is connected greatly with educational work, and is a popular lecturer on various educational topics. He was married, Aug. 1, 1871.,to Miss Josie A. Conover, of Ann Arbor, Mich.; they have one son Walter M.

JAMES O. HOLLAND, farmer: P. O. Bucyrus: is the son of Nehemiah and Lucinda (Bentley) Holland, and was born in Mahoning Co., Ohio, Dec. 20, 1841. His boyhood was spent on a farm. and in the acquirement of a limited education. At the age of 16, he began learning the carpenter's trade, following it some three years. Aug. 22, 1861, he, enlisted in the 21st O. V. I.. Company B. and was at Stone River, Chickamauga, Jonesboro, Atlanta, and in the famous "march to the sea." He was taken prisoner at Nolansville, N. C., and was paroled after fourteen days' imprisonment, and sent back to the Union lines. He was mustered out at Columbus June 20, 1865, and Oct 10, 1866, he was married to Ellen Starker, of Bucyrus Township. After marriage, he removed to Nevada, Ohio, where he followed carpentering until he moved to his present home, on the, Sandusky road. where he has a farm of 81 acres. He has repaired the buildings, enlarging the house, and has a comfortable home. He is a member of the School Board. and Supervisor. In politics he is and always has been a Republican and in religion is a member of the Second-Day Advent Church. Of his marriage, there is one child-George W., born Oct. 4,. 1870.

HERMAN F. JAHN. salesman, Bucyrus; son of Gustavus and Amelia (Brennert) Jahn. was born April 9, 1858, in Bucyrus. He went to the public schools here until he was 16 rears old, when he accepted a clerkship in the store of M. Emrich. where he has been employed ever since, with the exception of six mouths spent in a wholesale house in Cleveland. He is now in charge of the hat and cap and furnishing department, and is among the best salesmen of the city. His parents were born in Saxony, Germany. The father was born Oct.13, 1826, and the mother Nov. 22. 1832. His father went to school in Germany until he was 14 years old, when he learned the shoemaking trade, and, in 1848, came to the United States: tarried one year in Paterson, N..J.. and in 1849, came to Bucyrus, working at his trade for some nine years after his arrival, when he abandoned it for mercantile pursuits. In 1854, he married Miss Amelia Brennert, of Seneca Co., Ohio, but a native of Germany. From this marriage, there are five children. of which the subject of this sketch is the second son.

ALONZO M. JONES, physician. Bucyrus (whose portrait appears in this work), is a son of Ludwig and Mary (Hale) Jones: was born April 4, 1811, in Berkshire Co., Mass. His father, a native of this county, moved to the Western Reserve in the spring of 1817, settling in Lorain Co., then a densely wooded tract. With the county seat at Warren, a hundred miles away. Here with but eight families in the territory now within the limit., of Lorain Co., Mr. Jones began the career of a pioneer at the age of 6 years. There was plenty of work for even little hands to do at that time, and, until he had reached the age of 12 years, there was no opportunity for schooling. About this time, he went a few terms during the winter months to the primitive schools of the time. His father dying when he was at the age of 14, threw the care and support of the family upon his young shoulders, to which he thenceforward devoted himself until 21 years of age. He now began to look forward to a permanent settlement in life, and. adopting the profession of medicine, began study in the spring of 1832 with Dr. E. W. Hubburd, of La Grange, Ohio. After studying in the office about a year, he attended lectures at. the medical school at Worthington, Ohio, graduating in July, 1834. In the meanwhile he had established himself in Norton. Ohio ; but after a practice of some four mouths and attending his final lectures,

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he went to Toledo. Ohio, practicing there, however, only six months, when he came to Bucyrus. This was in December of 1835, and he continued in his profession with scarcely an interruption until 1843. In the spring of this year, in company with Samuel Clapper, Mr. Jones bought the old woolen-mill property, enlarged and repaired the establishment, bringing the second steam engine ever in the county. After some seven years' successful operation in this business, Mr. Jones sold to his partner in 1846, and turned his attention to real estate speculation, purchasing large tracts of wild land of the Government. Aabout 1866, he again engaged in manufacturing business. forming a partnership with W. C. Lemert, Capt. Lyman Marcher and John Jones. in the hub, spoke and bent-work business. Changes in the partnership took place a little later, leaving the present firm of A. M. Jones &. Co.. who are doing a successful business. Beginning life with little assistance, Mr. .Jones has accumulated his large property-save 180 acres of land entirely through his own exertions. The necessity of his situation, however, has not narrowed the scope of his enterprise. Every public undertaking has found in him an active worker, and, in the various railroad projects he has borne a prominent part. To these characteristics of a good citizen. Mr. Jones adds the accomplishments acquired by extended travel and the culture of a well-read man. He was married May 15, 1838 to Miss Elizabeth Norton, of Bucyrus, Ohio. Of eight children born to him, five died in infancy and childhood. The three now living are Mary L., wife of W. C. Lemert, Lorenzo E., and Volney W. Mrs. Elizabeth (Norton) Jones (whose portrait appears in this work): is a daughter of Samuel Norton, the earliest pioneer and original proprietor of the village of Bucyrus. She was born inn Luzerne Co.., Penn., near Dundaff, and was 17 months old when tier father moved his family to the site of Bucyrus. The nearest house at that time was eight miles away, and for three days they lived in a bark hut which had been deserted by the Indians, until a more substantial residence was erected, near the present site of the Main Street Mills. The Indians were at that time in full costume, and greatly frightened the family by their yells and actions. The land though wild, was found to be a great improvement upon the hilly soil full of hemlock roots just left in Pennsylvania. A good crop of corn was raised the first year, and the woods supplied all the necessities and many of the luxuries of life. Plums, wild grapes and honey were found in abundance. The absence of mills was felt to be a serious drawback, the nearest being at Mansfield. To this mill Mr. Norton went. frequently leading a horse laden with sacks through the woods. When 8 years old Mrs. Jones began her education in the duties of a pioneer maiden, by taking her first lesson in spinning. To accommodate her size, the legs of the spinning-wheel were sawed off, and a plank arranged to raise her up so that she could manage it. Although hampered by the shortness of the board. she accomplished her task of five knots a day without difficulty. At this time her father kept nine or ten cows, and made cheese every week, in all of which she had a prominent part. Her first teacher was Miss Alta Kent, who gave to her pupils "rewards of merit." cards ornamented with colors derived from blood-root and "goldenseal." She continued her school days until she was 19, attending the Granville Baptist Seminary in 1836, for some three months, where she studied philosophy, music, etc. In 1838, at the age of 20, slue married Dr. A. M. Jones. then practicing in Bucyrus.

SAMUEL JONES, retired. Bucyrus; was born near Chambersburg, Perin., March 17, 1805, and was but 1 ½ years old when his parents moved to Columbiana Co., Ohio, in the latter part of 1806. Here his youth was spent on a farm, where the family remained until 1815, when they removed to Wooster, Wayne Co. Here his father died in 1817; he lived with his mother until 1820, assisting her in keeping tavern. His mother married a second time, and in 1820, he left home and became a teamster from Wooster to Pittsburgh and other points. He followed this and farming until the spring of 1825. He then apprenticed himself to George Bechler, of Wooster. to learn chair-making, working two years with him, a part of the time in Coshocton Co. In January, 1827, they- returned to Wooster, where he worked as journeyman until March, then removing to Newark, where he worked until the spring of 1829. In May of this year, he came to Bucyrus on foot, with no capital but a set of tools, but by some means these and his clothes never reached here. He bought tools and stock on a

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credit, and opened a chair and paint shop. There were more Indians in the county at that time than whites. He traded chairs for cranberries at 37 1/2 cents a bushel. Soon after coming to Bucyrus, he erected a hewed-log, house south of the railroad. near a large pond. He worked at making- chairs and bedsteads and house-painting until 1847: his wife often painting and ornamenting his work for him; he also farmed some on shares: quit his shop in 1847. He was married. Dec. 24, 1829, to Miss Sarah Campbell. of Wayne Co., Ohio. and in July, 1844 she died. Two children were the fruit of this marriage-John and Maggie. The latter was born Jan. 16, 1838. in Bucyrus. She lived here until her marriage with J. B. Rothchild in November 1854. Mr. Rothchild came to Bucyrus from Cincinnati about 1850, and engaged in the clothing business until 1855, when they removed to Janesville, Wis., but returned to Ohio in 1858 and located at Findlay, where he was for some time employed as Revenue Collector; he is now a wholesale merchant at that place. They have four children-Fannie, Jennie, Emma and Wilber. Mr. .Jones married a second time Dec. 24 1846, to Miss Nancy McClaren of Whetstone Township, this county. They had one son--Griffith. now a harnessmaker at Massillon. In 1847, he moved to a farm on the pike. where he lived one year and then returned to Bucyrus. In the spring of 1848, he became the partner of R. T. Johnston in a drug store. continuing some three years. In 1857, he and his son John. formed a partnership in the tin and stove business for six years. and then he took a contract on the Atlantic & Lake Erie Railway. He was originally a Democrat, voting twice for Gen. Jackson for President, then became a Whig, and on the organization of the Republican party became a member of it, and still votes that ticket. He was elected Street Commissioner of Bucyrus in 1848. He has been a member of the Baptist Church for thirty years, and served also as a Trustee of church. His second wife died June 22, 1877. He brought a load of goods to Bucyrus with ox team in 1824. Rattlesnakes were plenty when he came here; he has often killed as many as twelve in one day; was once sitting on a heap of hay when a Dutchman told him that a rattlesnake was crawling in his pocket. He gave a good-sized jump, when the snake dropped to the ground and he killed it.

JOHN JONES. Bucyrus ; is the son of Samuel and Sarah (Campbell) Jones. and was born Jan. 20, 1834, in Bucyrus. Ohio. He attended school in this town until he was 15, when his parents removed to a farm. and he there attended school about three terms more. In 1850, his parents removed to Bucyrus and his father became the partner of Dr. Johnston in the drug store, and Mr. Jones assisted in the store for four years. In April, 1855, he went to Janesville, Wis., where he clerked in a clothing store. He then went to Nebraska and assisted in the Government survey among the Pawnee Indians. at a time when it was decidedly wild and dangerous two corps of engineers having been driven away sometime before. In 1857, he returned to Bucyrus and engaged in the stove and tinware trade with George Quinby for some six years with good success. In the spring of 1861, he enlisted in the 86th O. V. I. as Sergeant and soon became Sutler. The 86th was re-organized for six months, and he was again Sutler. On his return home he became Sutler of the 129th 0. V. I. He next became an employee of the Bellefontaine Cotton Company, going to Island No. 10 in 1865. The company abandoned the enterprise and in company with Col. Lemert and Mr. Atwood. Mr. Jones purchased the stock and operated the plantations for one year making a handsome margin. He next ventured in oil boring near Smith's Ferry and sunk a shaft about one thousand feet, but found no oil. He returned to Bucyus and. in company with Col. Lemert, organized the hub and spoke factory and kept it in operation about four years. Then. in partnership with his father he took a contract of grading four miles on the Atlantic and Lake Erie Railroad. completing it in two years. He was next a clerk in the store of W. H. Drought for four years, and afterward served Mr. J. Hall in the same capacity. In January, 1879, he purchased the bakery of J. G. Miller & Sons three doors south of the public square, and is now doing a prosperous business, having in connection with the bakery a lunch-room and grocery. He is a prominent member of the Royal Arcanum, having been its presiding officer On Dec. 3, 186'2, he was married to Miss Mary J. Smith, of Sandusky City. They have two children-Frederick S. and Charles E.

ISRAEL JONES. saddler, Bucyrus ; son of Griffith and Elizabeth (Zeigler) Jones, was

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born March 6, 1807, in New Lisbon, Columbiania Co., Ohio. While a boy living on his father's farm, he went to subscription school in the winter. and remained at home until he was 18. He then went to Paris, of his own county, to learn the harness and saddle trade. He worked here with William Crook for two and a halt' years. He next came to Wooster, where he finished his trade and returned to New Lisbon, where he was employed for some three and a half years. In August. 1832, he came to Bucyrus and soon after started a shop and continued in the business until the close of the late war. He claims and probably rightly, to have made the first set of harness ever made in this city. He had saved money enough while working for wages to start his business, and had $3, besides. His business increased rapidly, and he has been a successful tradesman. He made a great many saddles for the Indians and sidesaddles for their squaws, receiving money in return. He also made shot-pouches for them, and traded considerably in skins. He has often carried his stock of leather from Mansfield before him on horseback. Altogether he has taught about six young men the business of harness making. He is a Republican and was formerly a Whig having, however, cast his first vote for Andrew Jackson. He was married May 21, 1833, to Miss Margaret Powell or Columbiana Co. They had two children, now both dead - Clemon and George. His wife died Oct. 9, 1841. Mr. Jones is one of the pioneers of Bucyrus and withal a prominent and substantial citizen.

ROBERT T. JOHNSTON. druggist. Bucyrus ; is a son of Thomas and Abigail (Powell) Johnston, and was born in Wooster. Ohio. Oct. 30, 1822. His parents remained in town eight years after his birth, when they removed to the country where our subject worked on the farm until he was 15, but educational advantages being very poor the family again removed to Wooster and Robert was given a year's schooling After this he went into a printing office, where he remained some two and a half years. His health failing, he began the study of medicine, at the age of 18, reading first in the office of Dr. S. Bissell, of Wooster. Here he remained three and a half years. After practicing one year, he removed to Bucyrus in November 1845. He began the practice of his profession immediately, and opened the first drug store ever in the town. His partner in this enterprise was Jabez B. Larwill, and their establishment was in an old frame building standing where the Sims House is now situated. Mr. Johnston has continue in business ever since. He entered his present quarters in Rowse's Block in 1850. He has been in the drug business for about thirty years and has now a large stock of goods, embracing, also; books, stationery, etc., with salesroom 100 x 120, and his business is flourishing and constantly increasing. He was married, Oct. 26, 1850, to Amelia F. Haskill, of Pittsburgh. Of this marriage three children are living-Belle, Frank and Amelia . Johnston was Postmaster of Bucyrus during the administration of James K. Polk. H was raised a Democrat, but joined the Republican ranks in 1856, at its organization. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church and; Trustee. He ranks high among the business men of the town, and is a citizen highly esteemed by all who know him.

H. E. KRATZ (with A. Deal & Co., manufacturers). Bucyrus; a son of Jacob and Catharine (Wismer) Kratz, was born Oct. 14, 1849 in Wayne Co., Ohio, near Wooster, and is of English-German descent. He lived on a farm until 16 years old, attending school in mean time. and at the age of 15 entered the Smithville High School for one year. At 16, he began teaching in common schools, and working at the carpenter's trade during the summer. In the fall of 1871, he entered the freshman class of the Dennison University at Granville where he remained two years. In the fall of 1873. He entered the Senior Class at Wooster University, and by industry and close application he was enabled to graduate from that institution in June, 1874. In the following Septemper he became Principal of the High School of Bucyrus for one year. From 1875 to 1878, he was Superintendent of the schools at Dexter, Mich., with excellent success. His health gave way, and he came to Bucyrus, where he obtained the position of bookkeeper in the manufactory Company of M. Deal & Co., which place he still holds. In February, 1880, he became one of the firm of the Deal Manufacturing Company. He was married, July 19, 1876, to Miss Lizzie M. Deal, eldest daughter of Martin Deal, of Bucyrus. Two children are the result of this

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union-Horace E., born Nov. 12, 1877, and Bessie M., born .Jan. 2, 1879. Mr. Kratz has been a member of the M. E. Church since his 23d year: his wife is also a member of the same denomination. He has been identified with Sunday school work in the county since he came here and is now Superintendent of Sunday school, and a missionary worker in Sunday School Union. He has been a zealous student of music for many years, and is now chorister for church and Sunday school.

JACOB KINSEY. Bucyrus: this gentleman was born in Lancaster Co., Penn., Oct. 15, 1805. His parents. Daniel and Maria (Palmer) Kinsey. were natives of the " Keystone" State, and the parents of twelve children. They always resided in their native State, and have been dead a great many rears. Jacob Kinsey was brought up to farm labor. When 18 years of age he left his parental roots and began working by the month upon a farm. He was married in 1823 to Miss Nancy Maldaman. She was born in Pennsylvania, in 1080. This union resulted in the birth of twelve children, seven of whom are now living, viz.. Mark, Annie, Fidelia, Sarah, Jacob, Riley and Emma. The deceased were Emanuel. Elizabeth and three who died in infancy without naming. Mrs. Kinsey died Sept. 20, 1880. Soon after his marriage Mr. Kinsey moved to New York, where he remained until 1832, when he came to Crawford Co., Ohio, where he has since resided. He owns 62 acres of well improved land in Bucyrus Township, which he has procured by his own endeavors. He has always voted with the Democratic party until the late election. when he gave his vote for Garfield and Arthur. Mr. Kinsey is all old and lunch-respected citizen.

GEORGE T. KERR. farmer and stock raiser; P. O. Bucyrus; the son of James and Nancy (Towers) Kerr, was born Dec. 13, 1847, in Whetstone Township, where he lived on a farm until the age of 23 years, receiving a common school education. He was married, Jan. 27, 1868, to Miss Lydia Echelberrv, of Marion Co., by whom he has four children- Cloyd, Bertie, James and Elnorah. He farmed in Whetstone Township for two years, when he came to this township in 1871, and farmed 355 acres of his fathers estate, with success.. He is extensively in engaged in raising sheep, and has a very fine flock of 1,000 head. Mr. Kerr is a Republican in politics, and casts his vote in accordance with the principles of that party.

WILLIAM H. KINNEAR, farmer ; P. O Bucyrus: is the son of Joseph and Mary (Sullivan) Kinnear. and seas horn Oct. 23, 1829, in Circleville, Ohio. He was raised on a farm and attended a common school until he was 21. He was a close student and appreciated the advantages of the education which was given him. He saved enough by hard work and close application to pay his expenses one year in college; and he accordingly entered the Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware, in the fall of 1852, and remained one year, making rapid progress. His father having removal to Kenton, our subject went there, and bought a farm of 200 acres, going in debt largely, and commenced dealing in cattle and like others, he lost all in speculation. He came to his present farm in the spring of 1857, and now owns 255 acres of fine farming land, and is now devoting his time to farming and stock-raising, being, at one time one of the largest stock-raisers in the county. Mr. Kinnear has been somewhat identified with politics, being chairman of the Republican Central Committee in 1861,1862 and 1863, and by efficient management, the Democratic majority was largely reduced.. He was nominated for Representative when Todd was elected Governor, and previous to this was nominated for Auditor and Surveyor in Hardin Co., Ohio. He was a delegate to the convention which nominated Brough for Governor. He is well read in history, science and literature, and is a great lover of poetry. He has gathered a fine library of standard books, and is foremost among the intelligent men of the county. He is a member of the Bucyrus Lodge, F. & A. M. He was married, Dec. 11, 1855, to Rachel Monnett, daughter of Col. William Monnett. He has four children living-William M., Theodosia B., Joseph W., and Mary E. Three died in infancy. Mr. Kinnear is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, has served in all its offices, and is an earnest worker in both church and Sabbath school. His father was born in Berks Co., Penn., in 1803, and remove to Pickaway Co., when quite young. He raise four children-Alexander, a salesman at Pittburgh, Ellen, wife of David Rutledge, D. D., of Delaware. Ohio: Benjamin F., salesman at Mansfield, Ohio, and our subject. He was Recorder and also Surveyor of Pickaway Co.,

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Ohio, and a man of fine business talent. He is now a resident of Ada, Ohio. His father was a Judge and Surveyor of Pickaway Co. The maternal grandfather of Mr. Kinnear was Aaron Sullivan, of Virginia, also a relative of Hon. S. S. Cox, of New York.

W. H. KEEL. marble-dealer. Bucyrus: is the son of Henry and Harriet (Sailor) Keel, and was born April 9, 1854, in Somerset Co., Penn., he lived in the town of Somerset until he was 14, when he came to Shelby, Ohio, with W. H. Houpt, in 1868, where he entered a photograph gallery and followed the business for about three Years: at the age of 17, he entered a marble shop, where he was employed at polishing until 1879, when he came to Bucyrus and entered into partnership with G. W. Buell in the marble works: since then the new firm has been meeting with good and deserved success they being practical workmen, and aiming to please and satisfy their patrons. Mr. Keel was married. Sept. 20, 1876, to Miss Lena Hipp, of Chatfield Township. He has always been a Democrat.

EDMUND R. KEARSLEY retired. Bucyrus: is a son of Jonathan and Margaret (Hetich) Kearsley, and was born in Harrisburg, Penn., May 18, 1816, but, when quite an infant his home was changed to Detroit for two years. His father, Maj. Jonathan Kearsley, was born in Pennsylvania, and received a thorough collegiate education being a pupil of Prof. Ross author of Ross Grammar. He graduated at Washington College, Pennsylvania, at the age of 19, and was Professor of Languages for some time afterward. At the outbreak of the war of 1812, he was appointed in command of a company, and was on the staff of Gen. Scott, participating in the battles around Ft. Erie, until he lost a limb by a musket ball. He then returned to Pennsylvania, when he received an appointment as Collector of Internal Revenue for the State, in the year 1814. He held this until his departure for Detroit, in 1811, where he was Receiver of Public Moneys for the State of' Michigan, and also a member of the Land Board until 1849, when he retired from public life. He was oat one time Mayor of Detroit, and was one of its most prominent citizens. His father Samuel Kearsley, was a Captain under Gen. Washington, and a great favorite of his commander, who gave him the sword worn at Braddock's defeat, which is now in the possession of his great-grandson, J. K. Webster, of Grosse Isle, Mich. The mother of our subject died in 1821, near Chambersburg, Penn., and he was raised by his grandparents until he was 9 years of age, when he went to Detroit, in 1825, residing, there nine years, and. in the meantime. completing a course in the city schools, and also attending school in Utica. N. Y. he was a student of Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio, from 1829 to 1832, and, from that time, he was employed in the Michigan Land Office as Assistant Receiver, his father being Receiver, as has been stated. He soon after entered the office of Maj. John Biddle, and was Chief Clerk for a period extending to the year 1840. His health failing while engaged at sedentary pursuits, he took charge of a large farm of 600 acres, in Oakland Township, Mich., where he continued for seven years. At the end of that time, being much improved in health, he returned to Detroit. where he superintended the building of the Biddle House. He came to Bucyrus in the fall of 1851, having visited the place once or twice a year, while on hunting expeditions, since 1834 he went into the employee of his uncle, Charles Hetich, who was County Treasurer, and remained here one year. When he assisted Judge Jackson, now of Cleveland, in the Auditor's office. In 1853, he was elected to the office of Auditor, in which he served the unprecedented period of three terms. His last nomination being made both parties. Both the court house and jail were built under his supervision, and, since the expiration of his term of office, he has assisted some in the offices and looked after his estates in Michigan. While a resident of Detroit, he was a Captain in the Ready Guards, which organization was pronounced by Gen. Scott to be the first-drilled company that underwent his inspection; was also Assistant Quartermaster General of the State. and served with Gen. Grant. He was first Secretary of the Fire Department of Detroit, and Assistant Chief Engineer for several years, and also a member of the School Board for several years, and Chairman of the Committee on Repairs. He was married to Martha C. Sweney, June 27, 1857, a daughter of George Sweney. Of this marriage, one child is living-Rebecca M.. The mother died in March, 1873. He was remarried Sept. 7, 1875, to Susan Phillips, of Genesee, Ill., but formerly of Bucyrus. Mr. Kearsley has been

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a Democrat throughout his life, and has been, since his residence in this county, a man who was universally respected.. As a public officer, his record was unexcelled, and he is noted as a man of generous and honest principles. His residence in Bueyrus is one of the finest in this part of the State.

GEORGE KELLER. physician and surgeon, Bucyrus. This gentleman is an eminent physician of Bucyrus, and of Crawford Co., where he is well known as a man of varied knowledge and skill in the practice of his profession: he was born Nov. 24, 1826 in Franklin Co., Penn.; his father removed to Ohio when George was 3 years old; his youth was spent in Dalton: in the meantime he attended subscription schools and at the age of 15 entered an academy at Dalton, and soon became interested in the study of medicine; a portion of his time was spent in teaching; he commenced his medical studies under Dr. Harley, then of Dalton, but now a physician of Lima, Ohio; De Kalb. in the north eastern part of this county, was the scene of his debut as a practitioner; some time being spent here with good success. He went to Cleveland and entered the medical college there, attending during the sessions of 1846 and 1847; he then returned to Dalton and practiced there until March, 1850, when he became physician for a party consisting of 240 persons, who were traveling overland to California: this journey lasted 108 days. and was fraught with some accidents and fatal occurrences, nine men being killed by Indians on Pitt River; on .July 4, 1850, they reached their journey's end, arriving at a point on the Sacramento River: for six months Dr. Keller practiced in Yuba City and Marysville: in May 1851, he returned to Ohio and stationed himself at West Liberty, this county, where he remained three years and had a good practice: in the winter of 1852-53, he graduated at the Cincinnati Medical College soon after, he located in Bluffton. Ind., practicing there for eighteen months: he returned to Bucyrus in 1861, where he has since resided, excepting two years spent at Churnbusco, Whitley Co., Ind. ; he was in 1877 and 1878, a member of the Faculty of the Ft. Wayne College. He was married. Oct. 3, 1848, to Mary J. English, of Canton, Ohio; of this marriage four children are living-Maud, Annie, Kittie and Frank. Dr. Keller has ever sustained a widespread reputation for skill in the practice of his profession, and is noted as well for his literary ability and his extensive knowledge of various topics.

THOMAS J. KISNER. M. D. physician and surgeon. Bucyrus, is the son of Henry and Susan (Nichols) Kisner, and was horn March 3, 1832, in Stark Co. His early youth was spent on a farm, varied, indeed, by the slight time devoted to education in district school; He was compelled, after sixteen winters has passed over him, to work early and late on a farm, and was remunerated to the extent of $6 per month. However, by perseverance of strict attention even to the groveling details of farm work. He obtained an insight of business life, and. in the fall of 1851, he went to Steubenville, and became a clerk in a dry-goods store. Here young Kisner was a valuable salesman, for one year, when he went to Cincinnati, an became transfer clerk in a large jobbing establishment. In August 1852, he went to New Orleans with the intention of joining the Lopez expedition, but arrived in the Crescent City some six hours after the departure of the party, and thus was the current of his future life directed in another channel. Disappointed by the machinations of time and fate, the future M. D. again turned his attention to business affairs, and became clerk in a New Orleans wholesale house, remaining until March 1853. During this month he went to Beaver Co., Penn., where, for twenty-eight months, he devoted his time to teaching, near Rochester. In the fall of 1855, he left Rochester, and journeyed to Lewis Co., Ky., where for six months he instructed a portion of that country's rising generation. He again returned to Rockester, Penn., and began the study of medicine in 1856. Alter a year had passed, spent in study he removed to Van Wert, Ohio, when he devoted one year to the study of his profession by correspondence with Prof. Cleveland. of Cincinnati. In 1858 and 1859, he attended lectures at the Eclectic Medical College of Cincinnati, completing the course in May of the last-named year. The ensuing, summer, he commenced the practice of his profession with Prof. B. F. Payne, at Steubenville, Ohio. In May of 1860, he located a Wiltshire, Ohio. He commenced this venture without capital, but by dint of perseverance and skill in his art, he continued with good success until 1863, when his health failed him,

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and he returned to Van Wert, remaining there till the following year. Wheeling, W. Va., was the scene of his next professional labors, and here he was an eminent physician, until four years later-1868. In this year, he removed to Ft. Wayne, where he was located for two years, and was also a short time in Cleveland, where he founded the Cleveland Water Cure establishment. He came to Bucyrus in September 1871, where he has since remained, and enjoys a lucrative and widely extended practice. He travels considerably in the practice of a special department of his profession, in which he is quite successful. He was married in June, 1861, to Miss Sallie Simmons, of Steubenville, Ohio. They have two children Oren D. and Perry E .

REV. HERMAN KORTHENER. D. D., Bucyrus; is a son of Herman Korthener, and was born in Coblentz, on the Rhine, in Rhenish Prussia. Nov. 13, 1819. He attended school in Coblentz until he was 17, paying considerable attention in the meantime to the study of music. He attended a State University completing a course at 21. He then commenced to teach in an institution at home, and also gave private lessons to a number of pupils. He came to the United States in 1855. and settled first in Wisconsin, where he spent two years in preparation for the ministry. In 1857. he came to Tiffin, Ohio, and was there admitted to the ministry of the German Reformed Church. His first charge was at Findlay, Ohio, where he was ordained and remained two years. For the five years following, he preached in Terre Haute, Ind., and his efforts there were crowned with success. He was then called to officiate in the Evangelical Church, and for thirteen years served his charge, building, during this time, a large church, and greatly increasing the membership. He next went to Cleveland, Ohio, where he remained for six months, giving instructions in music and literature. In July 1878, he was called to the pastorate of the German Reformed Church of Bucyrus, where he has since remained, serving them in an acceptable manner, and doing much in the cause of religion. In 1877, the Franklin and Marshall College conferred upon him the degree of D. D. He was one of a committee of four, who compiled the liturgy of the church now in use. He also revised the musical portion of the new English Reformed Hymn Book. He was married. Sept. 22, 1846, to Malvina Zimmerman, of Coblentz. Of this marriage there are six children living-H. O. C., the noted pianist and musician of Brooklyn. N. Y.; Sophia; Whilhemina, wife of Theophil Ackeret. of Massillon, Ohio; Malvina, wife of E. R. Good, of Tiffin, Paul and Arthur. Two children died in Germany, and five have died in America.

J. B. KREIDER, M. D., physician and surgeon, Bucyrus; this worthy physician was born Feb. 3,1840, in Millheim, Penn., and is the son of John P. and Leah (Bowman) Kreider; the first eighteen years of his life were passed on a farm, receiving, of course, a common school education in the meantime; until his 24th year, he divided his time between teaching and attending school; in 1864, he entered the University of Pennsylvania at Philadelphia, and graduated from the medical department in 1866; for five years following his graduation, he practiced in his native town of Millheim, and then removed to Crawford Co. and practiced six years at Benton; he came to Bucyrus in the spring of 1877, and located on Mansfield street, where he has since remained, and has enjoyed a good practice, he has proved himself a physician of skill and promise, and is well instructed, having spent two years under Dr. Tutts, an eminent physician of Philadelphia. He was married, April 30, 1867, to Georgia M. Stover. of Boalsburg, Penn.; they have two children-Samuel G. and Nellie V.

JOHN KEIL. liveryman, Bucyrus; is the son of Henry and Mary (Eagle) Keil, and was born Feb. 3, 1836, in Hesse- Darmstadt, Germany; according to the custom of his native land, he went to school from his 6th to his 14th year; he commenced to learn the blacksmith's: trade at Pfungstadt, serving an apprenticeship of four years: after learning his trade, he had a desire to try his fortunes in the New World and accordingly set sail from Havre, arriving at New York, Nov. 2, 1854, after a voyage of thirty days: he came at once to Bucyrus. and worked at his trade for Phillip Osman for a year and a half; he then made a business venture for himself, and followed his trade until 1869 with good success; in 1862, he commenced dealing in horses for the cavalry service, and, during 1864, gave his entire attention to that business; in 1865, he went into a store with Kaler and C. G. Malic, where he

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remained three years, and the following year, was interested in shipping stock: in August 1869, he purchased the livery stable of H. M. Rowe, on the public square. and has since continued business there with splendid success, doing a general livery, sale and feed stable business and enjoying a good share of the public patronage. He was married, in April, 1856, to Miss Minnie Hocker, of Bucyrus, who was born in Baden, Germany in January, 1836 : of this marriage, there are nine children living-Louisa, John, Kate, Mary, Minnie, Harry, Charlie, Nannie and Mattie. Mr. Keil has been a good citizen of Bucyrus, and has shown that a man even without any other capital than energy and industry, may work himself into good circumstances and position.

DANIEL KANZLEITER journalist. Bucyrus, A gentleman who is a welcome guest in the minds of the people of Bucyrus, his native place is a son of John and Catharine U. (Kober) Kanzleiter, and was born June 21, 1843. The first eighteen years of his life here spent in securing as good an education as the schools of his native place afforded at that time. In 1863, he entered the Journal office, where he learned printing: enlisting in l864, in Co. E. 136th O. N. G. He served his time then returned to the Journal office, where he worked until August, 1868, When he resigned his position on account of in health, and ran a news depot and confectionery until 1876. In the fall of 1877, he started a job printing office, and. in 1879, added to the business by publishing a monthly paper called the Sunbeam, which he edited until May 1880, when he sold his business, and again returned to the Journal, where he has since been employed. From1868 to 1873, he kept a circulating library, containing over 1,000 volumes-the only enterprise of the kind in the place. During his later years he has given considerable attention to wood engraving having, without, suitable tools, constructed several wool-cuts of more than ordinary merit. He was married to Miss Emma F. Mohler, of Dayton. Ohio, Jan. 16, 1876, since which time he has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

JOSIAH H. G. KECKLER farmer; P. O. Bucyrus: is the son of John and Rosannah (Gorden) Keckler, and was born Feb. 16, 1829, in Adams Co., Penn. His father's family removed to Harrison Co., Ohio, and settled five miles from Cadiz when the subject of this sketch was but 8 years old. Here young Keckler aided his father on the farm and also in his blacksmith-shop, gaining in the mean while a common-school education. At the age of 18, left home and commenced working for $10 per month at first, and continued six years for one man, remaining also three years longer. He came to this county in 1852 with $1,000, which he had saved from his wages while working by the, month. For Some time after his arrival here, he rented land and farmed, also raising considerable stock, and importing large numbers of Saxony sheep into the county, and selling them here at good figures. In about 1816, he purchased 104 1/2 acres of what comprises his present farm, and commenced raising Stock. He has increased the size of his farm to 246 1/2 acres of first-class farming land. and has been engaged in buying grazing and feeding large numbers of sheep, handling from 300 to 500 at times. with good success. Mr. Keckler is an enterprising farmer. and by his; careful management has amassed considerable property. He is a Republican. casting his maiden vote for Gen. Scott. He was married, April 4, 1873. to Miss Juliette Parcher, born Oct. 16, 1850, and the daughter of Daniel and Mary (McNeal) Parcher, of this county. This union has been blessed with three children - John Franklin, Agnes Rosannah and Orrie Gorden.

JAMES LEWIS, P. O. Bucyrus: son of David and Rachel (Rogers) Lewis : was horn Sept. 2, 1813, in Harrison Co., Ohio. He lived on a farm performing the continuous hard labor incident to that calling until 19 years old. During this period. he received only such instruction as the common school, afforded Yet he had made the most of his opportunities, and presented himself for pedagogical honors. The first certificate he received comprised the subjects of reading, writing, and arithmetic as far as the rule of three. From this modest beginning, as he taught he studied, often late into the night, and each year, added two new branches of learning to his qualifications for many year. He began teaching in 1832 and taught almost continously until 1849. When not employed in the public schools, he taught many terms of select school, thereby fitting many young men and women for the responsible work of teaching. In November, 1849, he

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came to Crawford Co., and engaged in farming in Bucyrus Township, which he followed until 1866. In 1855, Mr. Lewis was elected to the State Senate from the Thrity-first Senatorial District, which then comprised Crawford, Seneca and Wyandot Counties. He was the only Republican ever elected from that district and for two years, faithfully represented the interests of his district. He served as chairman of the Committee on Temperance, being then as now a pronounced temperance man. In September 1862, he was appointed Assistant Assessor for a portion of Crawford Co., holding this position until March. 1867, when he was appointed by President Johnson Revenue Assessor for the Ninth District of Ohio. He discharged the duties of this office until June 1872,. when he resigned, and purchased an interest in the Eagle Foundry, and became bookkeeper of that institution until his health failed. Of late years, Mr. Lewis has been principally employed in settling some large estates, which have been entrusted to his administration. Aug 8, 1833, he united in marriage with Miss Rebecca Gregory, of Harrison Co.; Ohio this union has been blessed by the birth of seven sons and five daughters, of whom nine are living - Pinkney, wholesale merchant at Mansfield: Jane A., died in her 6th year : David. attorney at Chicago, Ill.: William G., merchant at Bucyrus (see sketch below): Angeline, died in her 2d year; Emily, wife of Henry Neil, of Cherokee Co.. Kan.: Albert C., druggist, of Bucyrus (see sketch): Milton R., of Bucyrus (see sketch): Samuel M., died June 1, 1871, in his 21st year: Israel, farmer, of this township; Mary B. and Rachel still at home. Mr. Lewis and his wife both united with the M. E. Church, during the same meeting, about forty-eight years ago, and have been consistent and devoted members ever since. He has filled acceptably the offices of Class-leader anal Stewart, and. for three sessions, has represented his congregation as lay delegate to the Annual Conference. He is a Republican and much respected citizen.

WILLIAM LEWIS, merchant. Bucyrus: is the third son of James and Rebecca (Gregory) Lewis, was born Sept. 2, 1839, in Harrison Co., Ohio, where he lived until he was 10 years old. when the family came to Bucyrus Township, where young William lived on the Plains until 18. when he entered the harness-shop of Jerry Yost to learn the trade; he only remained about one year. however, when he became a clerk in a store. He has since been employed by the leading firms of Bucyrus, except the year 1865, which he spent in Iowa. In November 1880, he purchased of T. A. Rowse & Co., a stock of goods, and is now doing a good business in confectionery and notions, in connection with the news depot, at the old Failor corner, where you can find all the periodicals of the day.

A. C. LEWIS. druggist. Bucyrus: is the son of James and Rebecca (Gregory) Lewis, and was born .Jan. 15, 1845, in Harrison Co., Ohio. His youthful days were spent on a farm and in attending district school until he was 19. In November, 1863, he entered the drug and book store of R. F. Johnston, and in the following May, he enlisted in Co. E. 136th O. N. G. and served until August of the same year. He resumed his former clerkship and here remained until March, 1878, a period of fifteen years. In April of this year, he purchased a new stock of drugs and opened a store n Picking Block. South Sandusky avenue where he has a salesroom 70 x 20 , being the finest business room in it appointments and outfit in Bucyrus. It is filled with a first-class stock of drugs, paints, oils, books and wallpaper. Mr. Lewis is here doing a flourishing business, and is a man of considerable push and enterprise. He was married Dec. 10, 1878, to Mary A. Fenner, of Bucyrus. As a business man, Mr. Lewis has been successful, and is all upright and valuable citizen, who is well esteemed by all who know him.

MILTON R. LEWIS traveling salesman; P. O. Bucyrus, Ohio; is the son of James Lewis, and was born Nov. 13, 1847, in New Market. Ohio. He was but 2 years old when the family moved to this county; here he spent his youth on the farm until 18 years old, in the meantime receiving a fair education in the Bucyrus Union Schools. He then served two years as chief clerk under his father, who held the office of Internal Revenue Assessor for this district. In February 1868, he accepted the position of clerk, book-keeper and cashier of the Grant House, one of the largest hotels in Wheeling, W. Va., where he remained until 1877. He has since been employed by the leading wholesale grocers of Mansfield, Ohio, and is now employed as traveling salesman for

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Tracy & Avery, of that city, with excellent success, Oct. 30, 1872, he united his fortune with Miss Lily Rowse, of Bucyrus daughter of Stephen Rowse; two children were born of this marriage, both of whom died in infancy. Mr Lewis is a member of the M. E. Church. and Republican in politics.

B. F. LAUCK, merchant. Bucyrus; is thr son of George and Mary (Deardorff) Lauck, and was born May 27, 1839, near Bucyrus: he passed his youth on a farm, and went to the Bucyrus schools until he was 16 years of age. In 1855 and 1856, he attended Wittenberg College, in Jasper Co., Iowa. He then returned to Bucyrus and clerked in Craig's hardware store and also in Johnson's drug store. In the spring of 1860, he went into the grocery business until the breaking-out of the war, when he enlisted in May, 1861, in the 86th O. V. I., under Col. Lemert. After his term of four months had expired, he re-enlisted in Co. I, 157th O. V. I., and was in the engagements of Chickasaw Bayou, Black River Bridge, Champion Hill, Raynon, Port. Gibson, Yazoo River, Ft. Arkansas. Hollow Springs and siege of Vicksburg, also Jackson, Miss. He was soon after taken sick, and, after lying sick for three months, he was discharged in October, 1864, and returned to Bucyrus, engaging in selling Groceries and dry- goods, in the firm of G. A. Lauck &. Bro., continuing for two years, when C. W. Fisher became a partner, and the business was continued under the firm name of Fisher & Lauck. This partnership lasted for nine years. In December, 1877, he commenced traveling for Tracy & Avery, of Mansfield and was thus employed until September, 1880, when he became a member of the firm Strong, Leiter & Lauck are doing a large business in grain, seeds, wool, coal and salt, having leased the Crawford County Elevator for five years. During the month of August they handled over 18,100 bushels of wheat. The subject of this sketch has now entire charge of the business. On Nov. 21, 1861, he was married to Miss Laura E. Bodine, of Huron Co., Ohio; they have three children- Anna L., Franklin B., and James L. He is a member of the Lutheran Evangelical Church, and also a Knight of Honor. His father was born in Lancaster Co., Penn., and was a farmer. In the spring of 1827, he, with his wife and one child, came to Bucyrus in a one-horse wagon, and bought 160 acres of land, lying east of the O. C. R. R. He purchased it of a man named Garton, paying $16 per acre, and soon after added to it 80 acres. It was in a primitive condition, and by hard labor Mr. Lauck: improved it greatly. He was a man of good education, and had fine business capacity, having, at one time served this county as its Treasurer for four terms.

HON. ROBERT LEE:. ex Judge and State Senator. retired, Bucyrus: was burn April 20, 1805, in Butler Co., Penn. He was the son of Robert Lee, a prominent clergyman in the Presbyterian Church, who was for many years Pastor of Salem Church, in Westmoreland Co.. of that State and distantly related to Gen. Robert E. Lee, the celebrated General and Chief Commander of the Confederate armies in the late Southern rebellion. His mother, Sarah Lee, whose maiden name was Swearingen, was of Dutch extraction. In the youthful days of Robert, the "schoolmaster was not abroad in the land,"and the facilities for education were exceedingly limited, especially in the rural districts. Not only were the teachers deficient in knowledge but the textbooks in use were lamentably imperfect. In consequence. nearly all the education he received was from his father, whose learning as a minister was freely and lovingly communicated to his children. None but the pioneers of the early days knew the toils and disadvantages incident to that period. Moved by a passionate desire for knowledge, the subject of this sketch would arise at 4 o'clock each morning for study, labor on the farm during the day, and then resume his intellectual pursuits until 10 o'clock, while the rest of the family were asleep. Nobly he consummated his purpose, although surrounded by, .almost insuperable difficulties, and he became, though self-educated, well educated. During this period, he studied the elemental principles of law. When 18 years old he removed to Richland Co.. Ohio, with his father, who laid out and established the town of Leesville Cross Roads. Thus pursuing his course with books and toil he commenced business on his own account at the age of 23 : believing, as a prime condition of success and happiness "that man should not be alone," he married Miss Sarah Hall, daughter of George and Catharine Hall, of Richland Co., and settled down to the active

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duties of life. The fruit of this happy union was seven children, only three of whom are now living-George H. Lee, Sarah C. Tidball wife of Dr. John Tidball, of Booneville, Iowa and Anna M. Cady, wife of L. S. Cady, whole sale and retail jewelry merchant, of Kansas City, Mo. Few of the farmers of the present day understand the amount and quality of hard work necessary, when the country was densely wooded and thinly inhabited. With an energy characteristic of himself; Mr. Lee cleared three farms in five years, and made them fit for agriculture. But, in the meantime his love of study did not desert him, for he continuously studied law, for which he exhibited a natural taste. As a more congenial pursuit, shortly after marriage he opened a store at Leesville Cross Roads, embracing every line of goods, from dry goods to hardware, which he continued successfully for three years. Selling his goods he purchased a farm adjoining Leesville Cross Roads, and put it in a high state of cultivation. In connection with his brother, S. F. Lee, he purchased the steam flouring-mill, saw-mill, carding machines and fulling mill, in said village, and operated the same ten or twelve rears. In 1836, he was elected a member of the Ohio Legislature for Richland Co., by a majority of 1,000, and was honored by a re-election in 1837, by a majority of 2,400. In 1839, he was elected .Justice of the Peace, which office he held continuously ten years, when he resigned. In 1842, he was elected by the Legislature, a Director of the Ohio Penitentiary and served in that responsible capacity for three years. In the meantime that portion of Richland Co., in which he lived was attached to Crawford Co. He was elected Associate Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, by the Legislature for Crawford Co., and served with ability and integrity in that position, until the adoption of the present constitution. In 1853, he was elected State Senator from the counties of Crawford, Wyandot and Seneca, of which body he was elected President pro tem. Owing to the illness of the Lieutenant Governor, it became his duty to preside over the deliberations of the Senate, a large portion of the Session. In 1854, he was admitted to practice as an attorney and counselor at law and solicitor in chancery, by the Supreme Court of Ohio. In 1858, he engaged in the dry goods business in Crestline, Ohio, at which he continued about five years. After losing his wife, by death, in 1861, he sold his store and town property and quit housekeeping, his children by this time having homes of their own. But, finding single life undesirable he married. in 1864, Mrs. Clara M. Tweed, of Indianapolis, Ind., who now presides over his beautiful home. Resuming his business in Crestline, he engaged in the grocery and provision trade. In 1865 and 1866, he served as Deputy Revenue Assessor for Crawford Co. By the suffrages of his fellow-citizens he was elected Mayor of that village and elected Probate Judge of Crawford Co., in 1869. He was almost unanimously re-elected in 1872, serving his constituents and the people generally with entire satisfaction. He has been an active member of the Bucyrus Union School Board. Thus, at the age of 70, "Judge Lee," as he is familiarly termed by his numerous and admiring friends, has come down from pioneer days to the present generation. His industry, success, love of learning, integrity of purpose and practice, together with an unswerving devotion to correct principles of life, make him a model for the imitation of youth.

GEORGE A. LAUCK, merchant, Bucyrus; is a son of George and Mary (Deardoff) Lauck and was born in Bucyrus Township Sept. 19, 1843; he attended school in town until he was 17 years of age and then became a clerk in the dry goods store of L. B. Lyday; after one, year's 'experience here, he entered Wittenberg College in the spring of 1861; in about four months he enlisted in the 64th O. V. I. band, and served some ten months when. his health failing, he was honorably discharged; he made a visit to various points in Iowa, and, in the fall of 1863. he became a clerk in a dry goods house at Pittsburgh; after this he also filled a clerical position in Mansfield, Ohio. In 1864, Mr. Lauck commenced business in Bucyrus, in company with Lyday, carrying on the business under the firm name of Lyday & Lauck; in 1865, he bought Mr. Lyday's share in the enterprise, and continued until the fall as sole proprietor; he then took in B. F. Lauck as partner. Our subject retired in the spring of 1866, and removed to Shelby, Ohio, where he engaged in the sale of dry goods until 1867; he then removed his stock to Bucyrus, where he was in business until the fall of the year following ; in 1870 he engaged grocery business, being

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alone until 1872, when he took Joseph Kimmel as partner; in 1876, they bought a large stock of dry goods and groceries, and in 1877, Mr. Lauck purchased the interest of his partner, and is now continuing the business in Bowman's Corner, where he has a store second to none in the city, and is doing a, flourishing trade. He is a member of the City Council, and has been a member of the Lutheran Church for twenty years, and is now Superintendent of the Sunday school. On Oct. 19, 1864, he was married to Lizzie Atwood. of Bucyrus: four children are the fruits of this union Clarence, Ella A., Stella M., and Mary.

REV. L. G. LEONARD. D. D.. Bucyrus; is a son of George and Rebecca (Converse) Leonard. and was born Jan. 6, 1810, in Monson, Mass. He attended school at Willington, Conn., under Prof. Loomis, father of Prof. Elias Loomis, of Yale College. He acquired quite a degree of proficiency in mathematics and Latin, and at 18 he began teaching in the southern part of New York, on the Hudson River. When 20 years old he entered the Newton Theological Institute. near Boston, and graduated in July 1836. He entered at once upon his labors in the vineyard of his Master at Webster, Mass., remaining seven years, his labor being blessed. For the next four years he labored in New London. In the autumn of 1848, he received a call from Zanesville, Ohio, and remained there until 1855, thence going to Marietta where for eight years his labors were abundantly blessed. and in one year, 130 joined the church. In July 1863, he went to Lebanon, Ohio. After eight years spent in hard yet precious labor here, he started on a visit among the scenes of his early childhood. In May 1872, he came to Bucyrus to spend his declining years in quiet, and to retire from active pulpit duty. However, the Lord had willed that his work in the great field of the world was not yet completed and he was called to the pastorate of the First Baptist Church of this city, but. on account of poor health, he retired in 1874. He again resumed his labors in 1875, and has since continued working earnestly with unabated zeal, for the glory of God. Dr. Leonard was first married in September, 1836, to Mehitable H. Fish. of Boston, Mass. Six children were born of this marriage, two of whom are living-Georgiana F. and Hattie M. His wife died April 11, 1863. He was remarried, to Amanda M. Dey, of Lebanon, Ohio, July 10, 1864. Four children were born and all have died; George K., Susan R. and John C. all died in infancy: Eugenia R. died at the age of 19. Dr. Leonard has been for a long time Trustee of Dennison University and in 1860, the degree of Doctor of Divinity was conferred upon him by that institution. He has been a devoted worker in the glorious cause of salvation. and now he awaits his reward. and looks forward to the day when he shall pass through the gates of the New Jerusalem and receive the reward merited by a well-spent life.

CHARLES LAKE, Jeweler. Bucyrus: was born April 2, 1835. in Cincinnati. Ohio, and went to school in that city, until his 17th year. He then commenced to learn the jeweler's business paying attention to clock, and watch making. He served an apprenticeship of three years with Clements Oskamp. He then removed to Fostoria in 1853,. and worked for Dr. Lust nearly two years. He next worked at Upper Sandusky for a short time. In May. 1855, he came to Bucyrus, and at once became the partner of William H. Burkhardt in the jewelry business, this partnership lasting eight years. In April. 1861 they divided the stock and Mr. Lake removed to the public square and commenced business on the site of Retz & Van Vorhis. and there continued for two years, paying $1,000 for a lot 20 x 60 feet. In 1863 he bought out the stock of Franz Bros., and. adding his own, he carried on business at Barth's Corners for two years. In the meantime, he erected a business block on his own lot. About the year 1869, he moved into his present room No. 4, Quinby Block, which he owns. He has done a prosperous business, and has a fine stock of clocks, watches and jewelry, as well as a large stock of musical merchandise. He is a skilled repairer of watches and jewelry, having had good advantages in learning his trade at Cincinnati. He began life without capital, and has by steady perseverance and industry, placed himself in affluence. He was married. Oct. 19, 1859, to Miss Appaline Seiser, of Bucyrus. One son and two daughters were born to them, Edmond, died in his 8th year; Fannie. died April 7,1880; and Ella. at home.

SAMUEL LUDWIG, SR. (deceased), Bucyrus, The subject of this sketch, whose portrait appears in this work, was born in Berks Co., Penn., Jan. 25, 1788. His grandfather

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Ludwig was a native of the Province of Alsace, France. His ancestors on this side of the house were Huguenots, and it was during the rein of Louis XIV, of France, who gave the Huguenots a given time in which to leave the country, with such clothing as they might be wearing and a staff' in their hands, and that those who remained were, by his orders, to be put to death. Among those who escaped were two brothers by the name of Ludwig, who managed to sew into their clothing. in such a way as to escape detection, gold. with which one of the brothers afterward entered land in Berks Co., Penn. Each of these brothers married and had seven sons. The grandfather of the subject of this sketch was a stone mason by trade and settled in Philadelphia. where he helped to build many of those quaint old buildings that attracted so much attention, but have since given way to buildings of more modern architecture. It was in that city that Michael, the father of Samuel Ludwig, was born. and raised to mans estate. About the age of 22, Michael Ludwig married Sarah Hanks, an English Quakeress, and then moved to Berks Co., Penn., where the subject of this memoir was born, he being the youngest of six children, two sons and four girls. His father (Michael) dying when he was but three years old, his mother was left with a large family on a little barren farm among the hills, to make a subsistence for herself and young children. This she did nobly for years, when she married Nicholas Yockem, a wealthy farmer in that neighborhood. He was the father of Nicholas and Moses Yockem, who afterward became the heaviest iron masters in Eastern Pennsylvania. Here, with the Yochem boys, Samuel worked on the farm of his stepfather for years. The old man was a hard master, his sons and Samuel Ludwig doing about all the work on the farm, which comprised 400 acres, the boys getting very little time to go to school, as they were obliged to thresh out all the grain with flails. During the winter season. Under these circumstances, a strong attachment grew between these young men, which was not lessened by long years and gray hairs. Up to the age of 18, Samuel Ludwig had gone to school about six months, all told. Notwithstanding this disadvantage, he was a pretty fair scholar, as he had received instruction from his mother - a highly intellectual and well-educated lady for that day - who was the home preceptress for her son and the Yochem boys. In the winter of 1805, Francis B. Shunk, who was afterward Governor of Pennsylvania, came to that neighborhood. a mere stripling of 18 years, and raised a select school. This school Mr. Ludwig attended. Mr. Shunk made his home with the Yochems, and during that winter they had very profitable and interesting evening exercises. Mrs. Yochem acting a teacher, the Yockem boys, Samuel Ludwig and the future Governor, as scholars. In the following spring, Mr. Shunk, the teacher, went to Lancaster, Penn., to study law, while Samuel Ludwig, being too poor to study a profession engaged as an apprentice in the wheelwright business, at which he continued for two year: At the age of 20, Samuel married Miss Elizabeth Redcha, daughter of Hon. John Redcha, who, at that time. was a member of the Pennsylvania Legislature, then in session at Lancaster, at that date the capital of the State After his marriage, he removed to Reading. Penn., and engaged in the manufacture of wagons and plows, which he carried on extensively for twenty-three years, and by his industry and economy amassed a fortune for that day, he was often solicited by the people to accept an office. Repeatedly he was offered the position of member of the Legislature, and different county offices, all of which he peremptorily declined, saying that, as he was now his "own master." and did not want to become the servant of the people. He would infinitely prefer domestic life in the bosom of his family to an public honor they might bestow upon him, and that a large family and an extensive business even if he had He inclination, precluded the acceptance of official trusts. So great was his thirst for knowledge, that, long hours after the family had retired to bed, he would sit and read. sometimes until 12 or 1 o'clock in the morning. At the age of 45, he had gained an extensive knowledge of chemistry, geology and natural philosophy, besides accumulating a large store of historical and general information that was surprising in one possessing his meager advantages. In 1831, Mr. Ludwig made the journey on horseback from Reading, across the Allegheny Mountains to Bucyrus, where he bought a tract of 100 acres of land, joining Bucyrus on the east. He returned to his home, and. in the fall of the same year re-

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moved with his family to Crawford Co., arriving about Dec. 12, The family lived on Mr. Ludwig's first purchase until the following spring when he bought of John Coalman 80 acres lying east of Bucyrus, on the Mansfield road. There Mr. Ludwig made his home for thirty-eight years, and the property is still owned by his son, Samuel Ludwig Jr. Mr. Ludwig engaged largely in the purchase of lands, and in 1840, he owned 3,000 acres of choice land lying in different parts of Crawford Co. He was a shrewd, careful business man, and an excellent financier. and was well known as one of the wealthiest men of Crawford Co. This position was attained almost wholly by his own efforts, he having received from his father's estate only $400. In 1849, the attention of the whole country was turned to the golden lands of California, which. at that time was in a Territorial condition. Father Ludwig then 62 years old, and one of the wealthiest men of Crawford Co., raised and equipped a small company of young men, who had every confidence in his ability to pilot them across the Great American Desert, to the Eldorado of the West. Various persons urged him to desist from his perilous enterprise, asking him to turn back, as the journey was too Great for one of his years. With his usual decision of character, he told them he had -- made his mind to cross the Rocky Mountains, and cross them he would, if life and health were spared him," and he did cross them. and in due time landed his little company on the Pacific coast. Mr. Ludwig visited San Francisco, which was then a small village of miserable log huts and tents. He remained there about fifteen days, and, having seen all other places on the Pacific coast, of note in that clay, he decided to return to his home. He sailed from San Francisco to the Isthmus of Panama; from thence he sailed across the Gulf of Mexico to New Orleans ; thence up the Mississippi to Cairo; thence northward on the Ohio to Cincinnati. from which city he completed his journey by rail to his old home in Bucyrus. His trip had cost him about $4,000 ; this, however, he did not consider as lost, as his great journey and voyage to and from California in his 6'2d year, was ever after a source of satisfaction to him. The few closing years of Mr. Ludwig's life were spent with his daughter, Mrs. Henry D. E. Johnston (now Mrs. Abraham Monnett) and to whom whom we are indebted for Mr. Ludwig's s portrait and this sketch of his life). His death occurred. after a brief illness, on the 20th of December 1876, aged 88 years and 11 months. Mr. Ludwig was the father of eleven children, seven of whom are living-five sons and two daughters - all of whom are wealthy, honored and respected people.

COL. WILSON C. LEMERT. Bucyrus. The subject of this sketch is a son of Lewis and Ruth (Purdue) Lemert. This family are among the pioneers of Crawford Co., and an appropriate sketch of its early history will be found among those of Texas Township, where Wilson C. was born March 4, 1837. He assisted his father on the farm until 14 tears of age. when he went to the Republic Academy, in Seneca Co., for one year; from there he went to Heidelberg College, which had just been established at Tiffin, Ohio: he there completed the preparatory course. In about 1854, he entered the Ohio Wesleyan University, at Delaware, and continued four rears. teaching public school in this county in the meantime. He graduated in 1858, and studied law for some months with the Hon. James R. Hubbell, of Delaware. then came to Bucyrus and further pursued his law studies in the office of Franklin Adams. Esq., for about one year. From there he went to the Cleveland Law College, from which he graduated, and was admitted to the bar in 1859. Mr. Lemert then returned to Bucyrus, where he engaged in the practice of his profession for one year, then removed to Greensburg., Ind., in 1860. Six months after his removal to Greensburg, he enlisted as a private soldier in the 7th Ind. V. I., and, before going to the field. was made Second Lieutenant. During the first year of service, he was promoted to the position of First Lieutenant, and then Captain of his company. He led his company in the decisive battle of Winchester, Va., and, for gallant conduct on the field. was recommended for promotion. He participated in the battles of Philippi, Rich Mountain, Carrick's Ford, Greenbrier and Winchester. Some three months after the last named engagement, he was commissioned Major of the 86th O. V. I., and took part in the West Virginia campaign. In July, 1863, he re-organized the 86th O. V. I., and was commissioned Colonel of that veteran regiment. The regiment was assigned to Gen. Burnside's

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Corps, and joined in the East Tennessee invasion. At the conclusion of that campaign, Col. Lemert was appointed to the command of a brigade, and stationed at the post of Cumberland Gap, then a vital strategic point. His command as Brigadier General consisted of Ohio, Michigan, Tennessee and Illinois troops, numbering over 7,000 soldiers, including thirty pieces of artillery. He was mustered out in February, 1865. In 1865-66 the Bellefontaine Cotton Company was organized at Bellefontaine, Ohio, and, at the solicitation of its stockholders. Mr. Lemert became its President and General Manager. Floods disheartened the associate adventurers, and. at the end of five months he purchased the interest of those desiring to abandon the venture, and, in company with John Jones and Dr. Nathan Atwood. organized a new partnership. and continued the business until the spring of 1866. It proved a dangerous but very fortunate enterprise. yielding a handsome return to those who had the hardihood to weather it through. In August 1866, Col. Lemert became a partner in and business manager for the wagon and carriage woodwork factory of A. M. Jones & Co. at Bucyrus and continued in that relation until 1877. This business was conservative and yielded results far alcove the hopes of the investors. In about 1871 the firm of B. B. McDanald & Co, was organized for railroad building and did about a half-million dollars' worth of work for the A. & L. E. and the O. C. R. R. Owing to the insolvency of these corporations. McDanald & Co. became seriously embarrassed and, in l878 Mr. Lemert assumed control and management of the property and business of McDanald & Co., and closed its affairs without loss At the same time he was secretary and Treasurer of the Atlantic & Lake Erie Coal Co., an organization owning a very large area of coal and iron lands in Perry Co., Ohio. During the same period, he served the A.. & E. E. and the O. C. R. R. in the capacity of director and when its financial condition became hopeless, he assisted in its re-organization. and is now the only person connected with the road who played a conspicuous part in its early history. Though persistent yet misguided criticisms have been directed at these gentlemen for their share in the railroad scheme, it is believed the consummation of their labors and the enduring good achieved by it, will bring in future the just need of credit so richly earned. The fight was long and rugged, yet marvelously successful in the end. In 1877, Mr. Lemert organized and became President of the Moxahala Iron Co., of which he is still President and General Manager. In 1879, he superintended the construction of the southern division of the O. C. R. R.. which embrace, the Moxahala tunnel with its heavy approaches, in all nearly a half a mile long, furnishing the work in good order, in six months, which was the quickest and cheapest work of its kind ever done in Ohio. In the spring of 1880, Col. Lemert superintended the raising of $100,000 local aid along the line of the O. C. R. R. between Bush's Station and Toledo. To accomplish this work, he held forty meetings raising the amount in two months. He was assigned the management of the Ohio Central Coal Co., in Perry Co., Ohio, and again exhibited executive ability of the highest order, by carrying out the work through one of the most dangerous strikes ever known to the mining interest, which occurred there in the fall of 1880. Col. Lemert was Postmaster at Bucyrsu during the years of 1866-67, and is at present Chief Engineer of the State of Ohio. In 1879, he laid out Corning. in Perry Co., Ohio, which in one year has become a village of over 1,000 inhabitants. In December 1880 he organized a company which purchased the foundry and machine works of Bucyrus, Ohio, and changed it from agricultural to railroad and mine work. Aug. 2, 186o, our subject was married to Miss Mary L. Jones only daughter of Dr. A. M. Jones, of Bucyrus; of this union there are two daughters - Katie and Blanche.

DANIEL H. LOWMILLER, contractor anal builder, Bucyrus: is a son of Adam and Catharine (Baker) Lowmiller was born Aug. 12, 1838, in Union Co., Penn., where he remained with his parents until 23 years of age, in the meanwhile attending subscription school a few terms in winter and working, by the month at farm labor the remaining time, in February 1859, he and his brother William came to this county, he being employed by Charles Roehr and Lewis Kuhn to learn the carpenters trade, serving three years, at the expiration of his term of apprenticeship, he enlisted in a company of the 1st Mechanics' Fusileers, under Capt. Marsh: after serving about six, months, he re-enlisted in the 1st Ill. Light Artillery, Battery I: as a member of that body, he

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fought in the battles of Corinth, Jackson, Nashville., Russell's House, Mission Ridge and Pittsburg Landing; after serving there about two years, he enlisted as a veteran, at Scottsboro, Ala., two years. Jan. 26, 1864, in the same battery as above mentioned, serving until the close of the war, being mustered out of the service in .July 1865, at Chicago, Ill.: he. was miraculously saved by a kind Providence through the many dangers of his long anmy life and permitted to return to his home at Bucyrus a short time subsequent to the close of the war: after his return to Bucyrus, he engaged in contracting and building. working on some of the principal buildings of the place: among them may be mentioned Mr. Kearsley's,. J. B. Gormley's and W. P. Rowland's. His marriage occurred Aug. 29, 1865, to Miss Louisa Keafer, of Holmes Township, of this county; by this union. there are four children living - Emma C., Laura E.. Cora M. and Marise Gilbert. Daniel H. dying in infancy. He and wife are members of the German M E. Church. also taking a great interest it the Sunday-school work, he having filled acceptably the offices of Treasurer and Librarian By his industry and frugal habits, although coming to Bucyrus without any capital. he has gained a comfortable sufficiency of this worlds goods.

COL. WILLIAM MONNETT, Bucyrus : is the son of Isaac and Elizabeth (Pittinger) Monnett. and was born in Ross Co., Ohio April 22, 1808: when he was 5 years old, his parents removed to Pickaway Co., and here our subject lived on a farm till he was 20 years of age: during this time, he was given the advantages of a subscription school: his father set apart a room as a study for his boys, recognizing the necessity of thorough education and our subject so applied himself that, when18 years of age, he was sufficiently advanced to teach school himself: in the fall of 1828. his father's family removed to Crawford Co and settled on the Plains of the Sandusky, about five miles south of Bucyrus: here his father emtered 1,440 acres of land giving to each of his children 160 acres: in company with his brothers, John and Abraham, Col Monnett had charge of 1,300 acres of land: which their father had purchased of Samuel Stutz: they fenced it in. making one large field_ in 1830, they pastured 300 cattle for Allen Kelly, and, another year, drove for John Wylie and David Holderman: the following fall, he purchased a large drove of cattle, and, being successful in this venture, he continued for several years to buy, gaze and sell large numbers of cattle, and has been very successful in 1837, just preceding the panic, he owned 700 cattle, and. at one time, he, owned 1,400. Mr. Monnett had united with the M. E. Church at the age of 12, and at the age of 32 he was licensed to preach, and continued for ten years, at the end of which time he was compelled to abandon the ministry on account of his health. On the same day that he was licensed to preach, he was appointed Colonel of the 1st Regiment, 3rd Brigade of 11th Division Ohio Militia, and for seven years served efficiently, when he resigned. He lived where W. H. Kinnear now lives until 1851; here he taught school several terms, and then came to Bucyrus to give his children the advantages of a better education. On coming; to Bucyrus, Col. Monnett formed a partnership with Patterson Marshall, keeping a general store, one of the largest of that day: he continued some three years and then retired, purchasing 400 acres just east of Bucyrus, and also about 1,100 acres near Cranberry Marsh, of Paul Hetich: he has since been engaged in keeping large numbers of cattle and sheep, his son Abraham engaging with him from 1864 to 1875. Mr. Monnett has been one of the prominent men of this county and especially prominent in religious work: he has been Recording Steward of the church for several years, and fills that position at the present writing; he is a Republican in politics, and, previous to the organization of the party, he was a Whig. He was married Jan 11, 1831, to Elizabeth Cahill of Bucyrus, a daughter of Abraham C'ahill and sister of Hon. Richard Cahill; of this union there were five children-Mary J., wife of W. H. Harris, of Bucyrus: Rachel, wife of W. H. Kinnear. of Bucyrus Township: Sarah L. wife of L. L. Walker, of Whetstone Township: Isaac W. died in his 43d year in Washington Territory, and Abram C., died at Bucyrus, in his 41st year, both leaving families.

ABRAHAM MONNETT, banker. Bucyrus; few of the residents of Crawford Co., and perhaps none of those who may be numbered among the pioneers, have risen to a place of

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greater prominence as a citizen and a man of sterling worth and business ability, than the subject of this sketch- Mr. Abraham Monnett, whose portrait appears in this work. He is a descendant of Mr. Abraham Monnett, who, with his family, moved from Virginia to Ohio, in the year 1800, and settled near the village of Chillicothe. His family consisted of Isaac, Thomas, Margaret, Jeremiah (the father of our subject), John, William, Osborn and Elizabeth. Jeremiah Monnett returned to Virginia, where he was married to Miss Alcy Slagle. They settled near Cumberland, on the Potomac River, and resided there until 1814, he then, with his family of a wife and five small children-one of whom was the subject of this memoir-removed to Ohio and Settled in Pickaway Co. Their trip from Virginia was a very hard one, and probably would not have been undertaken but for the help of a Widow Jones, with whom Mr. Monnett joined teams. Mr. Monnett was a regularly ordained minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and when arriving in Pickaway Co. he had only $5 in money and his team and small supply of household goods. He remained a resident of Pickaway Co., until 1835, and then removed to Crawford Co., settling four and a half miles south of the village of Bucyrus where he resided until his death, which occurred in September of 1863. Mr. Abraham Monnett was born on the 12th of October, 1811, in the State of Virginia and near the Maryland line. His life was spent in the home of his birthplace until his parents removed to Ohio in 1814. In that early day of the settlement of Pickaway Co., but few opportunities were afforded him for attaining an education. Always active, energetic, and endowed with great decision of character, he had before leaving Pickaway Co., with his father, in 1835, taken an active part in all local matters, and while residing there he joined a company of Militia. of which he was First Lieutenant; his commission for this office was signed by George McArthur. Shortly after his father moved to Crawford Co., Abraham bought a forty acres of land lying in Scott Township, Marion Co., Ohio. Soon after his going to Marion Co. he joined the Militia Company commanded by Capt. Beckley, in which he also was elected First Lieutenant. In June of 1836, Mr. Monnett returned to Pickaway Co., where on the 9th of that mouth he was married to Miss Catharine Brougher, who had been an orphan from her 4th year, and by whom he received $2,500, the proceeds of the sale of land of which she was the heir. This, with the exception of $120 given him by his father, was the only money received by him, and the only part of his extensive fortune, not accumulated by his own energy and industry and economy. Shortly after his marriage, Mr. Monnett took up his residence in Scott Township, Marion Co. In 1838, he began the handling of cattle, many of which he bought in Illinois, and drove through to his farm in Marion Co., to do which would sometimes require a thirty-days drive. Later in life, he assisted largely in the organization of the Marion Co., Bank, an institution in which he has since held an interest and of which he has been the President since 1864. At present he is also the President of the Farmer's Bank of Marion, Ohio. He is also at the head of the Crawford Co. Bank of Bucyrus, where much of his time is spent. Besides his interest in the above enterprises, Mr. Monnett owns, in Crawford and Marion Cos., 11,000 acres of choice land. Truly, this is a fortune for one man to accumulate, whose early life was spent in a new country, where. to attend a very common school, he was obliged to walk two and a half miles. Mr. Monnett has not been successful in financial affairs only, but in the rearing of a family of twelve children to honorable man and womanhood. They are situated as follows: Ephraim B., farmer, of Dallas Township : Martha, wife of G. H. Wright, of Bucyrus Township; Oliver, farmer, in Dallas Township; John T., farmer, residence Marion Co., Ohio: Alcy wife of James Malcom, of Bucyrus; Augustus E. farmer, of Bucyrus Township; Marvin J., farmer and stockdealer, Dallas Township; Mary J., wife of George Hull, banker, Findlay, Ohio: Madison W., Teller Crawford Co. Bank; Nelson. on the old homestead, in Marion Co.; Amina J., wife of Calvin Tobias, of Bucyrus, and Kate, wife of Louis Ross, farmer. of Dallas Township. Mrs. Monnett died on Feb. 8, 1875, and on May 30, 1877 Mr. Monnett was again married. His present wife was Mrs. Jane Johnston, daughter of Mr. Samuel Ludwig, whose portrait appears in this book. as does also the biography of his life. They resided for a short time after this marriage on a farm owned by the widow, but later removed to Bucyrus, where they now re-

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side. Mr. Monnett has for many years been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In his early manhood he was a member of the Whig party, but since the organization of the Republican party he has cast his vote and influence for it. His first Presidential vote was cast for J. Q. Adams.

REV. THOMAS J. MONNETT. farmer and minister, Bucyrus. whose portrait appears in this work, is a son of Rev. Jeremiah and Alcy (Slagle) Monnett, and was born Jan. 26, 1826, in Pickaway Co., Ohio. When nine years of age, his parents removed to this county and settled on the place where he now lives. They came from an old and thickly settled country, and, arriving, at their new home in a heavy rain, drenched to the skin. the prospect before them seemed anything but inviting. In the midst of all this his mother was taken sick, which added to the anxiety of the situation. Young Monnett was employed in herding stock, and riding among the Yellow-blossomed weeds. which covered the Plains: he was often lost almost in sight of his father's cabin. An old cabin residence near by was converted into a schoolhouse during the summer of 1836, and Harriet Bover, an Eastern lady of some attainments, taught the first school in it. Pupils came four or five miles to the first winter school, which was taught by a Mr. Kenough. In these schools young Monnett studied until he was 16, mastering the common branches as far as taught by those early teachers. In his l 6th year, Rev. Osborn Monnett, of the Norwalk Seminary of the Methodist Episcopal Church, came to the neighborhood, and soon after started a school at his own residence, in which he was enrolled among the first pupils. He was a very thorough teacher, and for two years. young Monnett pursued the studies of grammar, philosophy and algebra. About the year 1845, he entered the Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware, and returned and took charge of the home school that winter at $18 per month, it being the first school under the district system. He taught two terms, at the same time occupying himself with individual study. At 21 years of age, he began reading medicine with Drs. F. Swingley and Douglass, of Bucyrus, and recited to them for one year. Previous to attaining his majority, he read Clark's Commentaries through to his father, who was a minister of the Gospel. and the church licensed him to preach, but, not feeling sure of his duty, he did not then enter the ministry. A few years later, however, being called by the church and his own convictions, he took charge of Melmore Circuit, under Presiding Elder Wm. Dishra for one. year, as supply. He was then recommended unanimously by the circuit to the North Ohio Conference and in 1853, he joined the conference and was sent to Fostoria, where he labored for two years, having a glorious revival each year year; he was then sent to Kenton one of the strongest charges at that time in the conference; and was ordained Elder, having completed a comprehensive course of study in four years which usually requires six years. He remained at Kenton one year, and then went to Upper Sandusky, laboring there two years with good success. He was then removed to the Caledonia Circuit which enabled him to be at home, and here he labored for two years, having a large revival at Monnett Chapel, in which 108 persons joined the church; he labored continuously for forty-two nights, which proved too much for his already over-tasked system, and brought on a hemorrhage of the lungs, anal he retired for two years, much broken down in health. In 1861, he took a superannuated relation to the North Ohio Conference, and on his recovery he labored in the ministry in; various places, he has been called upon to settle up some large estates for T. F. Johnston and others. About 1861, he began stocking his farm and had good success, and some years later, he purchased the old homestead; he now owns about 1,200 acres of fine farming and grazing land. He has been engaged in various public enterprises. among them the Bucyrus Woolen Mills, and is now, with J. G. Frayer, owner of the Bucyrus Gas Works. In 1848, he was married to Henrietta Johnston, of Dallas Township. and lead born to him by this marriage, seven children. viz.: Orwin Bruce, of this township: Wm. A., commission stock-dealer of Chicago; Francis S., still at home; John G. (deceased 10 years); Effie at home: Webster and Agues, died in childhood. His wife died .Nov. 22, 1871, in her 43d year, and on the 4th of September 1873, he was married to Miss Sarah Rexroth, of Bucyrus, who was born at Winchester, in this county, May 4, 1842, and educated in the Bucyrus schools, and at Mt. Union College. She began teaching at 15, and taught seven terms in this county ; in 1862,

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she began teaching in Bucyrus Union Schools, and continued until 1873, teaching in every grad. and in the high school department. She was identified with the missionary work in this county, having been Corresponding Secretary of the Cincinnati branch of the Women's Foreign Society and Sunday school work, and is now Superintendent of the Sunday school. Mr. Monnett's father and uncle came about 1835, and were the first Methodists in the neighborhood. His father married Alcy Slagle, who was born in Virginia, and received from her fathers estate a number of slaves, which he brought across tile Ohio River to free them when he moved to Pickaway County in 1801. Mr. Monnett. the subject, has always been a Republican in politics. He was nominated for the State Senate in the district composed of Crawford, Wyandot and Seneca Counties, and cut down the Democratic majority 400 votes; was also nominated for Representative in 1879.

ABRAHAM C. MONNETT. deceased: son of William and Elizabeth (Cahill) Monnett was born in Bucyrus Township, March 31, 1839, and lived on the plains until 1851, when he came to Bucyrus and attended school until he was 21, when he attended the Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware one year, but was compelled to come home on account of sickness. In 1861, he enlisted as a private in the 34th O. V. I. Co. F. and rose to the rank of Sergeant. He participated in the battles fought in Virginia, and was honorably discharged in 1864. On his return, he engaged with his father in stock-raising and farming to until about 1870, when they dissolved partnership, and Mr. Monnett continue alone until 1878, when he was stricken down with consumption, and died April 17, 1879, after a lingering illness. He was a man highly esteemed by all who knew him, a kind and affectionate husband and loving father. He was married. Dec. 11, 1867, to Miss Jennie L. Walwork. of Bucyrus. She was born at Saratoga, N. Y., June 6, 1840. She received her education at the Albans State Normal School, graduating there in July 1860. The following August, she came to Bucyrus, and in September 1861., she accepted a position in the Bucyrus Union Schools, where, for five successive years, she taught with gratifying success. Five children were born of her marriage-Frank W., born March 18, 1869; Wallace L., Sept. 18, 1871; Elizabeth, March 22, 1873: Julia, Nov. 13, 1874; Rachel, Aug. 3, 1876.

M. W. MONNETT, Assistant Cashier of Crawford County Bank, Bucyrus; is the son of Abraham Monnett, whose biography appears in this work. He was born Aug. 8, 1851, in Scott Township, Marion Co. He attended common school until 1871, and then took a commercial course in the Buckeye Business College, of Sandusky City, graduating in March, 1872. He remained on the farm until 1878, when he became Assistant Cashier in the Crawford County Bank, which responsible position he still holds. Before this appointment, he did considerable business in live stock, and proved himself a fine business man. He was married, Sept. 12, 1872, to Rosalie A. Brewer, of Marion Co. Of this marriage there are two children living-Ernest E., and Edith A. His wife died Aug. 17, 1876. He was re-married, Dec. 3, 1879. to Miss Arma McCrory, of Bucyrus.

A. E. MONNETT, farmer and stock-dealer; P. O. Bucyrus; is a son of Abraham and Catharine (Brougher) Monnett, and was born Oct. 3, 1845, in Scott Township, Marion Co., Ohio, here he spent his youth on the farm, acquiring a common-school education in the meantime. At the age of 21, he took charge of a farm of 600 acres, which he still owns. He at once devoted his attention largely to the raising of stock, principally that of cattle and sheep. In the rearing and Handling of stock. he has been eminently successful. He united his fortunes with Miss Anna Walton, of Marion Co., Feb. 20, 1868. Of this marriage four children were bhorn-Irvin E., Rosa C., Walter J. and Ada A. The latter died in infancy. Mr. Monnett, is a Republican in politics.

ORWIN BRUCE MONNETT, farmer, etc.; P. O. Bucyrus: son of Rev. Thomas J. and Henrietta (Johnston) Monnett, was born Sept. 29, 1850, in this township. He was 10 years old when his father returned from his ministerial labors to the farm. He worked on the farm from 1860 to 1869, attending in the meantime the common schools. In the fall of 1869, he entered the Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware, remaining one year. In the fall of 1870, he entered the Ohio Business College at Delaware, from which institution he graduated in January, 1871. In June of the same year he became book-keeper for the woolen-mill company of

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Bucyrus, serving acceptably there for nearly one year. In May, 1872, he bought an interest in a wholesale and retail grocery and provision store in Bucyrus, becoming a partner with G. W. Myers. This partnership lasted until September, 1873, when he retired from the store and returned to the farm. In 1874 and 1875, he was clerk in American Express Company's office at Galion, and. in May of the latter year, became book-keeper for Monnett, Frayer & Co., for one year. In the fall of 1876, he again returned to the farm, where he has since remained, aiding his father in the management of his large estate. Nov. 14, 1877, he married Miss Annie Hoffman, of Bucyrus, a daughter of Charles F. Hoffman, Esq. She was born April 12, 1858. Mr. Monnett is a Republican: and is at present a member of and President of the School Board of Bucyrus Township, and taught school in 1879-80. He is a local member of Chautauqua Scientific and Literary Circle, in which he takes considerable interest and is a shining light.

CHARLES S. MUNSON Bucyrus: was born in Paris, Oneida Co., N. Y., and is a son of Julius and Marie Antoinette (Smith) Munson. His youth was spent on a farm until 21 years of age. He completed his education at home Academy and Cazenovia Seminary, New York. In 1854, he went to Boston, Mass., there he entered the organ factory of Mason & Hamlin as foreman of the tuning department. He is a cousin to Mr. Hamlin of this firm. While in this business he was a member of the leading oratorio societies of Boston, and for some years correspondent for the New York Musical Review. He remained in the factory about four years. Was married. Sept. 18, 1855, to Miss Harriet A. Cooper, of Wampsville, N. Y., and of this union five children have been born - Mary A., Emma L., Grace, Charles and William. He returned to New York after leaving Mason & Hamlin and taught school in 1857-58 : had taught several terms before. He came to Ohio in 1858 to engage as commercial traveler for A. Miller & Co., his health demanding a change of habits. In 1859, he removed his family to Delaware, Ohio, where they lived some two years. In April 1861, he came to Bucyrus, where he engaged in the boot and shoe business in Quinby Block until January 1861, when he sold out and became commercial traveler for a wholesale drug house at Cleveland for two years, at the end of which time he entered the wholesale liquor and tobacco business in 1870, which he has still followed with good success. He began his musical education at 15, and in three years time was leader of the choir in Paris, N. Y. His first instrument upon which to take lessons was the violin, but he rapidly acquired a knowledge of other instruments. Of late years he has composed some very creditable pieces of vocal music. Has been leader of choirs since the age of 18 years. He organized the choral union in 1874, first formed of the Lutheran, Methodist and Presbyterian choirs for mutual practice, and under his direction sing classical music. He and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church. His father was born in Paris, N. Y., in 1806, and followed farming he raised three sons and two daughters - Charles S., Julius S., James E., Jane and Sarah. Julius is professor of vocal music in Boston: James lives in New York City, and is author of Munson's complete phonography, and is official reporter of Surrogate's court. The two daughters are living at Chicago. His wife was a native of New York, daughter of Rev. William H. Cooper, late of Bellport, L. I. She was a graduate of Cazenovia Seminary and was a line Latin and French scholar.

GEN. SAMUEL MYERS. Nevada: is a son of Abraham Myers, and was born on the 4th day of December. 1802,. near Lancaster, Lancaster Co., Penn. His father was born on the memorable day of July 4, 1776, and was a miller by trade. He bought a mill in York Co., Penn., where he lived for several years, and, about 1807 or 1808, he removed to Carlisle. Cumberland Co. The subject of this sketch left home when 18 years of age and learned the trade of tailor, serving three years. He was married on the 13th day of October. 1825 (then about 22 years of age) to Rebecca Deardorf, who was born July 31, 1808, and, in the fall of 1827, they removed to Bucyrus, Crawford Co., where they lived in the town and vicinity for a period of fifty-three years. His wife died July 17, 1845, leaving ten children, the youngest but 7 days: old. He kept house with his children for about three years, when he was again married June 22, 1845, to Mrs. Hannah Hamilton, the result of which was one son, born July 2, 1849. Bucyrus was but a small place when Mr. Myers moved to it, consisting of a few houses only, and then of the regular pioneer

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pattern. He, with a few other public-spirited citizens then living in the new settlement, went to work in good earliest to build up the town and improve the country, so, as to make it attractive to emigrants. There were many Indians then in this section of the country. They were good friends to Mr. Myers and his family, and he always felt himself perfectly safe among them. They, and their squaws and papooses, would frequently come to his house. and his good wife would give them something to eat, for which they always seemed grateful. Mr. Myers was instrumental in raising an independent company of militia. called "Bucyrus Guards," of which he was elected Captain, a position he held several years, when he was elected Brigadier General of the Third Brigade 11th Division of Ohio Militia; which, after commanding several years, he resigned. He was elected County Treasurer in 1834, and served for ten years ; the county then embraced quite and extensive territory, and he went to every township to receive the taxes, to the place of holding elections, on horseback, mostly along Indian trails and paths. In 1848, he was elected to the State Legislature, and, in the fall of the same year. was one of the Electors for the State, and was elected a second time to the Legislature. During those years he lived at Bucyrus, and was frequently called upon to assist in getting up improvements for the benefit of the town and the surrounding country, such as securing the county seat at Bucyrus, railroads and other improvements. Gen. Myers has always been a public-spirited citizen, and to his enterprise Bucyrus anti Crawford County owe much of their wealth and prosperity. He now lives at Nevada just over the line in Wyandot County.

W. W. MILLER retired: P. O. Bucyrus whose portrait and that of his wife appear in this book, is another of the old and honored pioneers of Crawford Co. He was born in Manheim Township, Berks Co., Penn., on March 1, 1808, and is the son of Peter Miller, who migrated with his family to Crawford Co., in the year 1835; the journey was made by wagon and was a most tedious one. the family consisting of the father and mother and seven children. all of whom arrived safely at the old Blue Ball Inn, two miles south of Bucyrus, on the 16th of May 1835. They resided at the Blue Ball until the 4th of the following June, when they rented a house in the village of Bucyrus, to which they removed. Mr. Miller and his son, the subject of this sketch, engaged in hauling earth from the hill north of town, to fill in and level the public square. They continued teaming. at different kinds of work, until on the 12th of the following December, when they purchased the lot where the Western Hotel now stands, paying for it $850, when together they engaged in the mercantile business, under the firm name of Peter Miller & Son. Now, to go back to the earlier life of Mr. Miller: He was reared on a farm, and remained with his father until the age of 14, when he began hiring out to do farm-work. This he continued for a few years, or until 1828, when he secured a situation as salesman in a store at McKeansburg, Penn.: there his first instructions as a salesman were received. His first year's salary for this work was $30. In 1830, he secured, through the influence of his uncle, John Miller, a situation in the store of Mr. Henry Arnold, in Lancaster, Ohio. A short residence in that place brought on an attack of fever and ague, on account of which he returned to Pennsylvania Recovering, he again secured a situation in McKeansburg, where he remained most of the time until preparations were made by his father to move to Ohio, which event occurred as above stated. The business was conducted in Bucyrus under the firm name of Peter Miller & Son, until the death of the old gentleman which occurred on his 55th birthday, August 1, 1839. W. W., continued the business until Aug. 31, 1848, when his building and entire stock of goods were destroyed by fire. Though sustaining this loss by fire, Mr. Miller was still in fair financial circumstances, and in 1852, he in company with some other gentlemen of Bucyrus and Mansfield-John Sherman, now of national reputation, being one of the number-engaged in the general banking business in Bucyrus. The Mansfield gentlemen withdrawing, the business was continued until 1862. by Messrs. Musgrave, Hetich, Adams and Miller, of Bucyrus, when they discontinued the business to devote their time to other interests and enterprises. Mr. Miller has bought and sold many different lots and tracts of land in and about Bucyrus. For a number of years, he has been in no active business, but has been reaping the reward of his early industry and economy, in a pleasant home in West Bucyrus,

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where, in company with his estimable wife, he resides in peace and contentment. On Jan 28, 1836. Mr. Miller was married to Miss Catharine, daughter of Henry and Catharine Sell She too, bore her burdens nobly in their early struggles to accumulate a competency, and in the rearing of their family of four children to honorable man and womanhood. Her portrait appears in this work, as a lady worthy of a place in the history of Crawford Co. Then children are Maria W., now the wife of C. H Shonert : Wilson A.,. James K. and Clarrissa.

HARVEY E. MORGAN. barber. Bucyrus was born in Springfield, Clarke Co., Ohio. Dec 15, 1833. His father, Nimrod Morgan, was born Dee. 25, 1789, and was for many years a slave in Bourbon Co., Ky.; he commenced to buy his freedom, and labored for several years in order to secure enough to emancipate himself and wife; he settled in Springfield, Ohio about 1825, and followed the trade of a blacksmith for many years; Nimrod Morgan was the father of thirteen children, ten sons and three daughters, and is still living at an advanced age; he was 91 years old on Dec. 25, 1880. Harvey E. Morgan, the subject of this sketch. was the youngest son, and in his youth received only two months' instruction at a regular school; but in after life he acquired by his own efforts a good education. He assisted his father in the blacksmith-shop until about 18 years of age, and then entered a barber-shop at Cincinnati, Ohio, serving an apprenticeship of two years with George Anderson. During the next year he followed his trade on the steamboat Jacob Streeter, which made regular trips between Cincinnati and New Orleans. He then worked at Richmond, Ind., for four months; then at Dayton, Ohio, for two years then at. Miamisburg about one year: he also followed his trade as a journeyman barber in New York City, many places in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Illinois and Ohio, including the cities, of Chicago and Cleveland. He was married to Miss Isabella C. Bell, of Xenia, on Oct. 18, 1854, and after working in Springfield a short time removed to Miamisburg, where they remained about a year and then removed to Mansfield, where they resided for a longer period. In April, 1860, the family settled in Bucyrus where Mr. Morgan has since followed his trade with good success. At the present time he runs three chairs in his establishment, which is located in the Reid frame building at the northwest corner of the public square; his rooms are conveniently located, handsomely furnished. and all his customers are satisfied with the treatment they receive upon giving him their patronage. He is gentlemanly in his deportment and has always attended strictly to business, but nevertheless, during the war, where political feeling was most intense against the race to which he is an honor, and when a craven fear of the draft made ruffians and cowards of many, the trials of Mr. Morgan were exceedingly Severe. The night succeeding the day of a political meeting, was certain to he disgraced by acts of oppression and cowardice toward him. Upon four different occasions his shop windows were broken in anal his furniture destroyed When prominent white citizens were frequently insulted and abused on the streets, it is not likely a colored citizen, although harmless, inoffensive and non-combative, could escape similar treatment: he was assaulted and abused on the streets by cowards and ruffians who were safe from all legal responsibility, for frequently officers sworn to preserve order in the community assisted the rabble in making place uncomfortable for Morgan, who was therefore stoned, chased and abused whenever it suited the pleasure of these enemies of his people. His employees were driven from the town. His family kept in perpetual alarm and at one time frightened from their home; thus an innocent wife and helpless children were also the victims of the brutality of the mob Mr. Morgan is the father of nine children, seven of these are still living-- Alice, Lucinda. L., Lillian, Edward H., Frederick D., Jay R., and Carl S. Mrs. Morgan is a consistent member of the M. E. Church.

DANIEL MILLER. Bucyrus. The history of Crawford Co. would indeed he incomplete without the subjoined sketch of the Miller family. John Miller father of Daniel, was a native of Little York, Penn., from which place to Perry Co., Ohio, his parent.; removed when he was yet a child. He learned the cabinet - maker's trade in early life, and soon after reaching his majority, went to Licking Co., Ohio, where he worked at his trade. It was in this county at Granville that he met Miss Lydia Murdick, to whom he was married and who was the mother of his five children. For some time after his marriage, Mr. Miller resided in Perry

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Co., working at his trade. In 1825, he came to Crawford Co., and settled in Bucyrus, which at that time was but a small hamlet on the Sandusky River. For some time, he worked at carpentering and cabinet-making, and then engaged in the hotel business and dry goods trade. He built the first carding-mill in the town, and through his endeavors it proved a success. and was, for a number of years, one of the leading industries of the county. He was twice elected Sheriff of the county, and it is said by old settlers that the county never had a more efficient officer. For a number of years, he kept an exchange office and dealt quite largely in real estate. He purchased of a Mr Clark 80 acres of land. which he laid out in town lots, and which is now known as "Miller's Addition " to Bucyrus. He was in fact one of the most prominent and successful business men of that day, and contributed not a little to the building-up and improving of the little city he had chosen as his home. This good man departed this life in 1858, and was followed by his wife in 1871. Daniel Miller was born is Perry Co., Ohio, June 1, 1824, and his youth and early manhood were passed upon a farm He received a good common-school education and soon after reaching his majority, began for himself as a farmer. His marriage with Miss Maria Lemmon occurred in 1847. She was born in Seneca Co., N. Y., May 20, 1827, and came from there to Seneca Co., Ohio, when a child. She is sister of Judge Lemmon, of Toledo, one of the leading jurists of Northern Ohio. Mr. Miller's marriage bore the fruit of seven children, six of whom are yet living - Jennie, John D., Charles R., Francis E. Cassius M., and Stansbury L. Jeannette was the name of the one deceased. Mr. Miller has always been engaged in agricultural pursuits He owns 142 acres of land, one and one-half miles west of Bucyrus, upon which are good and substantial farm buildings. Politically, he is a Republican. Socially, he and wife are second to none in the county.

JOHN MEYER. Bucyrus ; was born March 24, 1832, in (MEYER) Lindach, Oberant Gmuend, Wurtemberg, Germany. He is the son of Caspar and Catharina (Esterday) Meyer, who were natives of Germany and the parents of six children, viz., Dorotha, Christian, Mary, John, Catharina and Barbara. The father was twice married, his second wife being Margaret Mangold, who was the mother of two children, viz., Rosanna and Magdalena. The father was a baker and farmer, and held, during his lifetime, many positions of honor and trust in his native country. The subject of this sketch attended school and assisted his father until 14 years of age. About this time, the father died. This compelled young Meyer to care for himself, and the next five years found him working on a farm at $30 per year. He had saved some money at the expiration of that time, and he concluded to try his fortune in the New World. He arrived in the United States in 1853, and, the same year, came to Bucyrus, Ohio, which he has since made his home. On his arrival at Bucyrus, he had but $2, but he went to work on a farm, and, for two years, followed that as a vocation. He then, for a few years, worked in a hotel and at brick-making. He was united in marriage, April 8, 1858, to Miss Margaret, daughter of Jacob and Eva (Stickler) Bauer, both natives of Bavaria, Germany, and the parents of five children, Michael, one of the sons, was a soldier in the war of the rebellion, and was killed while fighting for his country. Mrs. Meyer was born Oct. 17, 1838, in Bavaria, Germany. Her marriage with Mr. Meyer bore the fruit of seven children, six of whom are now living, viz., Elizabeth, John, Jacob, Catharine, Charles and Frank The name of the one deceased was Amelia. Mr. Meyer worked, for some years after his marriage at brick-making. He then entered the employ of Vollrath & Blicke, with whom he remained some three years, and then purchased the business of them, in which he has since remained. He owns a nice business property on Sandusky street, and is doing a large and steadily increasing business. He is Democrat in politics, and has twice been elected to the responsible office of Corporation Treasurer. He is spoken of in very complimentary terms as an official.

JOHN R. MILLER, lumber merchant, Bucyrus ; was born Nov. 13, 1840, near Londonderry, England; he is the son or Joseph and Sarah (Henry) Miller, both of whom were born in Cheshire, England, and who now reside in Perth Co., Ont., Canada; Mr. Miller was 8 years old when his people emigrated from England to Canada; they settled on a farm in the same county in which they still reside there the early life of John R. was spent, and

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an education received; at the age of 16 years, he began learning the carpenter's trade with one Jacob Bald, of Stratford, with whom he remained for two years: his father buying a carriage factory, required the help of his son to run it: he therefore quit the carpenters trade to take charge of the wood-work department in the shops of his father; his father continued the business for four years, when he sold out: this left young Miller free to make new arrangements for his own future accordingly in the spring of 1863, he came to Seneca Co., Ohio, to see an uncle., and while there he took a contract to build for him a barn: this piece of work served as an introduction for him, and, after its completion, he secured plenty of contracts for building for a time. He followed the business of building in the States in summer. and returning to his home in Canada in winter. May 4, 18741, he was married to Miss Mary E. McKinstry, of Bucyrus, Ohio. For two years after marriage, Mr. Miller lived in Seneca Co., Ohio, but, in February of 1876, he came to Bucyrus, where he has since resided: for one year, he worked at his trade, and then became a member of the firm of Osman Miller & Co., manufacturers and dealers in lumber: several changes were made in the firm until 1879, when Mr. Miller became the sole owner and proprietor; he has been one of the active, energetic business men of Bucyrus. and his success is the result of his own good financiering. He is a Republican, and a member of the Knights of Honor: Mrs. Miller, as well as himself is a member of the M. E. Church. They have two children living - Carrie Gertrude and .James William.

C. G. MALIC, merchant. Bucyrus. This gentleman, so well known to the citizens of Crawford Co.. was horn in Wurtemberg, Germany, March 20, 1834, and is the son of Caleb and Barbara (Heibold) Malic. After receiving his education he sailed to America. and was on the ocean twenty-seven days, landing in September. 1847. He at once came to Crawford Co., and commenced work at cabinet-making, at which he continued some six months. He also followed threshing for two years, and, in the meantime, attended school, and acquired a knowledge of the English language. Liberty Corners, in Vernon Township, was the scene of his first clerical and mercantile labors. In October. 1851, he commenced at that place as salesman, and continued for some four years. He then purchased a half interest with John Kaler, in Bucyrus, which partnership lasted until 1859, when the subject of our sketch purchased the entire business, and continued it until the fall of 1864. In the following year he began business in the place which he now occupies, with John Kaler and John Keil as partners, dealing in dry goods and groceries, Mr. Keil retired in 1867, and the remaining two partners continued the business until 1876, when Mr. Malic purchased the entire business, and was sole owner until 1878, when James Gloyd became an equal partner. They are now running the business together, and have large salesrooms on the northwest corner of the public square, one 26x60 feet, devoted to the dry goods business, and a carpet room on the second floor. The grocery occupies a room to the rear of the dry goods department. They are doing a flourishing business, and are recognized among the leading business men of the place Mr. Malic was married in May 1864, to Rebecca Gloyd, of West Liberty, and of this marriage there are four children- Mary, the wife of C. C. Scott. of Bucyrus : James B., a clerk in the store: Emm, wife of H. J. Deal, of this city, and Charles. Mr. Malic is a self-made man, and began without capital, and has brought himself into affluence by industry and business tact. He is a prominent citizen, taking interest in public affaira, and is at present a member of the Council of Bucyrus.

LOUIS K. MYERS, Assistant Postmaster, Bucyrus: is a son of George W. and Mary (Hart) Myers, and was born in Galion Feb. 9, 1852. His fathers family removed to Bucyrus in 1856, where our subject went to school until his 17th year. Afterward., he was clerk for his father until 1869: he, was then appointed Deputy Postmaster under J. P. Rader, and the office changing hands. He remained one year under John Hopley, afterward becoming a clerk and book-keeper in the produce business until 1873: he then became an engineer on the Atlantic & Lake Erie R. R.: he was on the engineering corps until 1874, when he become chief clerk for C. W. Timanus, remaining one year: he was next book-keeper for A. M. Jones in the Buckeye Shops. In the fall of 1877, he was bill and shipping clerk for Tracy & Avery of Mansfield. In the fall of 1877, himself and brother entered into the grocery business. In

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1878, he entered the post office again, under Mr. Hopley and has since then remained the deputy clerk. He was Captain of the Bucyrus Light Guards until his departure for Mansfield, and has been a steadfast Republican and good worker in the cause: he is also a member of the M. E. Church. In discharging his duties as clerk in the post office, he has given satisfactory evidence of his ability in that department of the public service.

WILLIAM MAGEE. farmer : P. O. Bucyrus: son of James and Ann (Moderwell) Magee, was born Sept. 9, 1828, in Sandusky Township, this county, where the family were among the earliest settlers. His youth was spent there on a farm, attending, in the meantime the district school, until 21 years of age and worked at home for the family until he was 24 years of old. On Oct. 10, 1850, he married Miss Margaret .J. Cleland of Vernon Township: two children are the fruits of this marriage - Rachel A., now the wife of Charles McCuen, a blacksmith at Wyandot, Ohio, and William W., at Home. He has also raised a nephew and a niece- Fenton G.. Magee and Rachel E. A. Cleland. After marriage, he farmed the homestead for one year, then went to North Robinson, where he built a saw-mill with Baxter Mayers. in which business he remained for about two years, and afterward farmed for two or three years on rented land. He moved on to his present place in 1857, it being owned at the time by his uncle, John Moderwell. In 1859, he bought 80 acres of the farm. and added 18 acres to it in 1862_It has good buildings, a fine orchard of his own planting, and is located one mile from Bucyrus. He began life with but little except good health and energy, and has acquired all he has by his own labor and industry. In early times, he bore his share of the hardships incident to life in a new country, being obliged to plow when he was so small that he could not pull the plow loose when it caught under a root, but had to hitch his team to his end of it for that purpose: and has also plowed barefoot, when his plow would freeze fast in the ground at night. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church: his wife also was raised in that faith. He is a Republican in politics. The father of Mr. Magee was born in Washington Co.., Penn.., about 1788, and was a teamster in early life. but afterward learned cabinet-making. He was married about 1811: was in the war of 1812. and marched to Fort Meigs, when the war ended. In the spring of 1824, they drove through to Ohio in a wagon, cutting their way from Mansfield, and arrived at their destination. after a long journey from Washington Co., Penn. He came out on horseback in the fall of 1822, and entered 160 acres of land for himself. and 160 also, for .John Mayers, his brother-in-law, in Sandusky Township. Knisely and Ridgely were the only settlers in that vicinity, which was densely wooded, and the Indians lived within forty rods of his house. They moved into a cabin which had nothing to recommend it but the roof and logs.. They drove a cow and two calves through with them. which died shortly after their arrival: he lost many cattle after his settlement here from murrain and in the swamps. He raised a small crop of potatoes the first year in his new home: food was very scarce; they had to pound corn, and sift it through a rag. He was a hard-working man, but met with many misfortunes. which kept him in debt until just before his death. He had considerable mechanical genius and with tools could do many different kinds of handiwork. as well as building houses. He died April 14, 1850, and his faithful wife Oct. 15, 1851. They had nine children - Eliza, wife of Samuel Parsons. of Galion: Mary A.. died in her 18th year: Robert, died at the age of 55; Belle, is the wife of Peter Wert, of Johnson Co., Mo.: John, died at the age of 55: William, the subject of this sketch, Margaret E. and Sarah .J.. both died young, one 15, the other 18 years of age. and Ethelinda died in her 18^th year: all died rather suddenly. Mr. Magee, Sr., was a member of the Preshvterian Church, and a Whig in politics.

W. F. MORRISON, merchant, Bucyrus: was born Oct.. 23, 1849, in this county, and is the son of John and Mary (Brokaw) Morrison. He received a common-school education. living on a farm until his 19th year. He then became a fireman on the A. & G. W. R. R.. running from Galion to Dayton. He was also a brakeman. for some time after, on the B. & I. Div. He then retired to the farm. He remained or the farm with his brother for one year, and then rented a farm for three years, with good success. In 1875, he began in the mercantile business, running a general store at North Robinson, in company with J. P. Robinson, for

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about thirteen months. Robinson retiring, our subject continued one year, at the end of which time his brother, R. Morrison, became an equal partner, and together they continued in business until the fall of 1879. Sept. 1, he formed a partnership with Geo. W. Fisher under the firm name of Morrison & Fisher. They are now doing an extensive business in merchant tailoring; and gents furnishing goods, occupying Room 4, Quinby Block. They have constantly in their employ over twenty experienced workmen. Mr. Morrison was married, March 21, 1872, to Miss Lizzie Chambers, of Crestline, Ohio. They have three children-Ones 0., Bertha E. and Mabel l,.

JAMES H. MALCOLM, Bucyrus ; was born Oct. 18, 1827, in Marlborough, Ulster Co., V Y., and is the son of James and Elizabeth (Hayne) Malcolm. He lived on a farm and attended district school. His father dying and leaving him to fight the battle of life alone, he worked in a mill morning and evening to pay his board, while he attended school during the day. In the summer he worked on a farm. At the age of 10, he commenced buying cattle for his brother, and was thus employed for about three years, his brother being one of the first to slaughter and send quartered beef down the Hudson to the New York markets. He next went to Washington and engaged in selling beef by the quarter, and followed this five years. During this time he formed the acquaintance of some of the leading stock-dealers of the Sandusky Plains, among whom were the Monnetts. In 1851, he went to California, taking the water route, the voyage occupying thirty-six. days. He purchased a tract of land in the Santa Clara Valley, and kept a ranche for one year, and then sold it at a fair profit He then located on the river twenty miles below Sacramento City, on the great Vine rancho and here turned his attention to the raising of vegetables. The river overflowing, however, ruined a large portion of his crops. He returned to New York in the winter of 1854, and resumed the handling of cattle. In June, 1856 he came to Bucyrus and engaged in buying and feeding cattle, in partnership with George Roberts. They rode five miles each day and fed 400 cattle. This business union lasted three years and was productive of fair success. He then continued in the stock business alone and rented the Abraham Monnett "Mud Run"farm for one year, when he bought the homestead portion, consisting of 360 acres, living here nine years and adding 300 acres in 1808. He lived here until May 18 78, when he came to Bucyrus to educate his children. The Malcolm race, of which the subject of our sketch is a descendant, are of Scotch origin and of honored ancestry. His grandfather, James Malcolm, was an aide to Gen. Scott: and fell in the battle of Lundy's s Lane, on which bloody field he was buried, and where now rest his remains. The father of Mr. Malcolm was an only son, and was born in New York State and followed farming. He was in the war of 1812, and raised four sons and seven daughters, eight of whom are living-Abigail J., Elizabeth, Eveline, Mary, Julia, Eleonora, James and Augustus, Mr. Malcohn was married, Nov. 4, 1862, to Miss Alcy Monnett, daughter of A. Monnett. This union has been blessed with three children-Katie E.., Gilbert F. and Ella M. Mr. Malcolm has always been a Republican in politics. Himself and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he is now Steward and Trustee.

C. M. MATTHEW. cabinet-maker, Bucyrus ; son of Frederick and Mary (Kuntz) Matthews ; was born April 25, 1825, in Prussia. He attended school until his 14th year. At 16 he commenced learning cabinet-making, serving all apprenticeship of three years under Philip Heifner, in the; village of Thalsang, and was compelled to work early and late. He afterward worked as journeyman in several places in Prussia. In the early part of 1851, he sailed from Antwerp, and, after a tempestuous voyage of fifth-five days, landed at New York, in May 1851. He went to Milwaukee. Wis., at a time when stumps were in the midst of the town. He worked on a farm for one year, and then went to Detroit, Mich., where he worked at his trade for several years. In the same year, he went to the copper-mines of Northern Michigan, and worked there in company with a party of sixty carpenters, nearly all of whom died of the cholera. He remained there a year. and then went to Sandusky City, working at his trade there for about two years. He next worked at Republic, Seneca Co. Here he lived three years and then removed to Leipsic, Putnam Co., residing there two years. In October, 1860, he came to Bucyrus, where he worked in the sash factory, The next year he helped build the Bu-

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cyrus Machine Works, and was employed in the wood-work department as pattern-maker and foreman. which position he held ten years. In 1872, he opened a cabinet-shop and furniture store in partnership with Conrad Strieb, which union lasted until February, 1880, when the firm name was changed to C. M. Matthew & Co. His establishment is on Sandusky avenue, where he has a large stock of furniture, and is at all times prepared to do undertaking on short notice. He received a majority of the premiums at the last Crawford County Fair for displays of furniture. He is substantially a self-made man, and by his careful management has placed himself in easy circumstances. His father died when he was but 2 years old. He has one brother, John P., Superintendent of Schools at Ludwiller. He was married Aug. 22, 1853. to Miss Margaret Shaak. of Republic. Her parents were born in Bavaria. and came to Seneca Co. in 1849. Her father is still living, aged 78. There were nine children. of whom Louisa, Elizabeth, Mary, Jacob, Adam and John are living. Margaret and Catharine are dead and one died in the old country. Of Mr. Mattliew's marriage there are seven children - Charles, Louisa, Mary A., Henry J., John F., William E., and George.

L.. MANTEL, boot and shoe dealer. Bucyrus was horn in Bavaria March 9, 1839. He received a limited education, having completed it at the are of 12. He then learned weaving in the town of Mellerichstadt, serving two years, and passing a thorough examination when his trade was completed. He then, although very young, traveled through the principal cities of Europe, working at his trade for short periods in each place, altogether this occupying three years. He then went to England, visiting Liverpool and London, traveling on foot. He finally settled at Manchester, where he worked in a rubber goods manufactory for two years. He then sailed from Liverpool to New York, the voyage occupying thirteen weeks. He landed at New York in March 1861, and the war breaking out soon after he sold cigars up and down the Hudson to soldiers and others, and stopped at Albany two months. From that time until 1863, he was a sutler in the Union army; was taken sick in that year and went to Cincinnati; after recovering somewhat, he traveled throughout the Eastern cities: arrived in the fall of 1863 at Cleveland, his health still being somewhat impaired. On March 24, 1864, he married Miss Henrietta Rothschild, of Allegheny City, and came at once to Bucyrus, where he engaged in buying and shipping produce for one year. Values being at a downward tendency, he lost all that he had earned by hard work and economy. In 1865, he bought a horse and wagon and a stock of notions and dry goods and followed peddling for about ten years: in the meantime changing his home to Cleveland. coming again, however, to Bucyrus, In 1874, he went to Allegheny City, where he dealt in stock, and afterward run a feed store for about nine months. He then returned to Bucyrus and started a shoe-store. in which business he has been engaged ever since. He is now located opposite the First National Bank, having, a large stock of boots and shoes and an extensive, well-appointed establishment. He does considerable business in hides, leather and shoe findings. Mr. Mantel has three children living-Betty, Emanuel and Nathan.

S. B. M ILLS. blacksmith ; is the son of Samuel and Mary (Tussing) Mills, and was born in Rockingham Co., Va., March 21, 1847. At the age of 18, he commenced learning the trade of blacksmith at New Market, Shenandoah Co., and served two and a half years apprenticeship, afterward working two and a half rears as a journeyman. In 1870, he came to Bucyrus and entered his present shop as a workman; but, in 1876, he purchased the establishment, and is doing a General business in blacksmithing, wagon-making and horse-shoeing, employing four hands. He has an enviable reputation for turning out first-class work, it being invariably satisfactory. He was married, Oct. 1, 1872, to Miss Mary Barth, of this county. They have two children-Homer O., born in July 1873, and an infant daughter, born in February 1880. He is a member of the English Lutheran Church, and also belongs to the Knights of honor and the, Royal Arcanum. He is a Republican in politics.

JAMES MCCRACKEN, deceased ; was born July 16, 1800, (probably) in Westmoreland Co.. Penn. At the age of seven years, he came with his parents to Ohio, and settled in Wayne Co. Here he received a common-school education, and, while yet a young man, began laying the foundation for a competency. Accordingly, he came to this county in 1825, and learned the trade of a wheelwright, with his

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cousin, Hugh McCracken, having, however, prior to this been a tiller of the soil. Until the year 1834, he worked here and made spinning-wheels for a livelihood. During this year, he was elected Justice of the Peace, and held this office, discharging its duties faithfully, for several years. He was also in early days, Postmaster of the village of Bucyrus. In 1848, he removed to a farm south of town, and occupied it three years, when he removed to a farm west of town, which he partly cleared and greatly improved, and here lived until his death, which occurred Dec. 24, 1875, in the 76th year of his age. He died a highly esteemed citizen, an upright. conscientious Christian, and a member of the Presbyterian Church. He was married to Ruth Marquis, of Bucyrus Township, Dec. 4, 1832. She still survives him, and is living in Bucyrus, occupying a handsome residence on East Rensselaer street. She was born in Belmont Co., Ohio, May 26, 1813. Her father removed to this county in 1829, and settled three and one-half miles south of town, at a time when the country was sparsely settled, and the Indians were constantly seen. Her father was a native of Manchester, Va., and lived for awhile after his first marriage in Washington Co. of the same State. About the year 1800, he was re-married. and moved to Belmont Co., where Mrs. McCracken was born. He died in this county in November 1834. His wife survived him till 1855, when she also died, aged 81. There were ten children of this marriage, six of whom only survive-David, William, Susan, Mrs. McCracken, Cynthia and George. Of the union of Mr. and Mrs. McCracken there were eight children, all of whom are living, Portia, formerly a teacher in the Bucyrus Union Schools. now living at home; William V., of Columbus: James K.. agent at Ft. Wayne for the P. Ft. W. & C. R. R.: Alexander M., clerk in railroad office: Augusta M., at home and a successful teacher in public schools; Harvey M., ticket agent at Ft. Wayne: Charles W., at Cincinnati; Harriet E., at home, formerly a teacher in the city schools.

JAMES S. McCARRELL, dentist, Bucyrus was born Feb. 16, 1836, and is a son of James and Nancy (Shearer) McCarrell. He first saw the light in Armstrong Co., Penn., and was raised on a farm, attending the common schools until 14 years of age, when he entered an academy at Hookstown, Penn.. studying there for about three years, after which he taught school for six years. At 24 years, he entered a dental office at New Brighton, Penn., where he was a student three years. He remained in Brighton some two years longer, when he came to Bucyrus, Ohio. June 26, 1866, locating in Picking's Block, where he has since practiced mechanical and operative dentistry with fair success. He married Mary Matthews, of Sandusky City, Ohio, Jan. 16, 1867. Two children have been born of this union, viz., Maud and Susan. He is at present a member of the Town Council.

GEORGE McDONALD, Bucyrus; was born in Niagara Co.. N. Y., Oct. 20, 1828, and is the son of Reuben McDonald. When he was but 4 years old, his father removed to Liberty Township. Here he lived on a farm until he was 18 years of age, receiving, in the meanwhile, a common school education. He then commenced learning the trade of wagon and carriage making, with Moses Mitchell, of Greenwich Center, Huron Co., Ohio. He worked with him but twelve months, finishing his apprenticeship with Mr. Shonehiter, of Attica, Seneca Co., Ohio. In 1849, he returned to his home in Liberty Township, and. building a shop, commenced working at his trade, and followed it there for five years. He then removed to Wingert's Corners, where he remained three Years. He then sold his shop, and, buying a stock of merchandise, kept a store for four rears. During Buchanan's administration, he was Postmaster at Broken Sword. He continued in his store until 1864, when he sold out, and engaged at his trade at Benton, in this county, five years later, he sold this shop and removed to Lykens Township, where he bought a farm, and was for four years a farmer. In September, 1873, he sold the farm, and purchased two lots on the Plymouth Road, and built thereon the handsome Gothic residence now occupied by James Gloyd, and which he occupied for three years, and then built his present residence and shop. Since his residence in Bucyrus, he has been engaged at painting, glazing and finishing, also paying considerable attention to house building. He started in life with nothing, but, by industry and good management, has succeeded in placing himself in easy, comfortable circumstances. He was married Sept. 15, 1850, to Miss Lydia Seitz, of Holmes Township. They have two children living-Silas F. and Cyrus F.

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THOMAS McCREARY, farmer; P. O. Bucyrus: the oldest son of Thomas and Polly McCreary, who were of Scotch-Irish descent. The subject of this sketch was born in York Co.. Penn., July 15, 1826, and in 1837 his parents removed to Crawford County with their family, and settled on land in Bucyrus Township now owned by David Marshall. McCreary worked for Judge Andrew Taylor for some ten years, until he became of age, and then worked for D. C. Boyer for some two years. He was married to Miss Eliza, daughter of John Boyer, of Whetstone Township, Dec. 28, 1849. They were the parents of the following five children: J. F. McCreary, now a resident of Nebraska, and married to Maria McMichael: Elizabeth McCreary, now Mrs. James Gamble.,of Bucyrus Township: Joseph Reuben, Anna K. and Elida B. His first wife died in 1867, and Sept. 3, 1868, he married Miss Catherine Cobb, and the result of this marriage is the following children: Sadie M., Charles H. and Edith N. McCreary. About .Jan. 1, 1850. McCreary purchased of his father-in-law, John Boyer, the 160 acres in Whetstone Township now owned by Samuel H. Heinlen. He resided on this farm for about five years, until he bought, in 1856, the land now owned by William Holmes, when he removed to this farm, which he occupied until 1872, when he sold it to the present proprietor. McCreary then occupied his first farm for some twelve months and then purchased his present farm in Bucyrus Township, containing 240 acres. of the Shaeffer Heirs. This land is now occupied by McCreary's son-in-law, James Gamble. When he sold one of his farms to William Holmes, he received as part pay 220 acres in Vernon Township, which he held for three years and then sold to Peter Weaver. McCreary lived on his farm in Bucyrus Township from 1873 to 1876, and then removed to Bucyrus, and, after occupying for some months the houses now owned by Martin Streib and Benjamin R. Boyer, removed in the spring of 1878, to his present residence, on the land now owned by Martin P. Wright. Mr. McCreary united with the St. Paul Lutheran Church of Bucyrus about the year 1851, and has served as trustee and Deacon in the congregation several different terms. In 1860, his brother. who was agent for the South Bend plows at the city in which they are manufactured. shipped six to Mr. McCreary, which were the first South Bend plows introduced into Crawford County, In 1867, Mr. McCreary purchased the first Climax Reaper and Mower of Corry, Pennsylvania introduced into the county. He sold several of these machines and also the South Bent plows, but aside from this his occupation has always been a farmer.

WILLIAM McCUTCHEN. hook-keeper. Bucyrus: was born in Franklin Co., Penn., Oct. 6, 1841. He is a son of James and Louis (Pike) McCutchen, of Pennsylvania. At 11 years of age he began learning the tailor's trail in Green Castle, Penn., and after serving three years mastered his trade. For four years he worked at his trade in different places in Pennsylvania, and in April, 1861, came to Tiffin, Ohio. He remained at this point a short time and then removed to Bloomville, Ohio, where he opened a tailor-shop, for custom work. In August 1861, he enlisted in Co. G, 49th O. V. I. and was discharged at Louisville, Ky., Nov 20, 1865. Mr. McCutchen was in the campaign of the Army of the Cumberland, and was an active participant in all the engagements of that memorable campaign. On the same day he was discharged, he married Miss Elizabeth C. Williams, of Louisville, Ky. She was born in Indiana, to this union were born two children - George arid Mary L., both of whom died in childhood. After his marriage, Mr. McCutchen came back to Bloomville, where he recommenced the tailoring business. Since that time he has been in different localities in Ohio working at his trade and selling sewing machines. In 1871, he came to Bucyrus, where he engaged in selling sewing machines until Feb. 1, 1878, when his services were engaged by the Franz & Pope Knitting Machine Co., a Book-keeper and Treasurer, and with whom he has continued ever since. Mr. McCutchen a member of F. & A. M.. Lodge, No. 443, of which he is Secretary. He is a Republican in politics, and an intelligent, wide-awake gentleman.

W. H.. McCORMICK, dealer in stoves and tinware, Bucyrus: is the son of Thomas and Margaret (Martin) McCormick.; and was born in Franklin Co., Penn., May 10, 1840. His parents removed to Mansfield, Ohio, on May 10, 1843; here he went to school until he teas 14, worked at gas-fitting in Mansfield and Wooster for one anal a half years. He then learned the tin trade with Mr. Blendmyer, serving four

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years, at the end of that time becoming foreman of the shop: he. however. soon retired on account of his health, and some time after he came to Bucyrus, and worked two years in the tin-shop of D. Picking. In the fall of 1861, he opened a tin and stove stone at Annapolis, this county, but remained there only a year. He removed to Waterloo, Ind., in the fall of 1863, and opened a hardware and tin store, doing a large business for three years; he then returned to Bucyrus, and became agent for the sale of agricultural implements. In 1867, he entered the employ of M. Emrich, operating a branch store at Upper Sandusky. After remaining there some three years, he returned to Mansfield and entered the employ of Blendmyer, and became foreman for the year. He next became foreman of Cuykendall & Freeman's tin and hardware store at Plymouth, Ohio, for two rears. In March, 1876. he returned to Bucyrus, and has since been engaged in the stove and tinware business, and also in the sale of agricultural implements. He entered his present storeroom in the Gormley building, in November, 1879, and here he has a full stock of stoves, tin and glass ware, and is prepared to do all kinds of roofing and spouting. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and also of Waterloo Lodge, 303. Waterloo, Ind. He is a Democrat in politics; he was Government Inspector in the Fifth District during, Johnson's administration. He was married May 15, 1862, to Miss Rosanna Boyer, of Bucyrus; they have two children-Alvertie and Anna K.

H. W. McDONALD civil-engineer. Bucyrus ; is the son of Reuben and Matilda (Cole) McDonald, and was born in Liberty Township Feb. 12, 184I6. He received his education in the Bucyrus Public Schools, and at the age of 13 years entered a store in that place. At the age of 16, he commenced teaching, and taught nine terms in all, and also attended school in the meantime. In 1858, he commenced traveling through the Western States, introducing new inventions. In about 1862, he was appointed by the County Commissioners. to the office of County Surveyor. to fill the unexpired term of Horace Martin. He was, at the next electron, elected to fill the place, and, in all, was elected for three full terms. During the time that be held the office, Mr. McDonald surveyed. platted and published the current map of Bucyrus, which is the standard publication of its kind of the county. He also laid out the town by careful surveys, in its present system of sewer districts, and superintended the construction of the principal sewers of the town. The county is also indebted to him for many and important suggestions and improvements of the Infirmary farm. Since his retirement from the office, he has been engaged in civil engineering and surveying, and dealing in real estate. He has been a member of the City Council, and has been instrumental in the improvement of the town lying north of the river, Throughout his public life, Mr, McDonald, has secured the respect and esteem of his fellow citizens. He began without capital, and by industry and good management he has placed himself in Good circumstances. He was married Sept. 1, 1859, to Miss Hattie Perdew, of Benton, this county. Three children are living of this marriage - Laura, Maud and Mott H. Two died in infancy. In politics Mr. McDonald has always been a Democrat. His grandfather Samuel McDonald. was born in Woodstock, Conn., in January 1745, and was of Scotch-Irish descent. He enlisted in the Continental army at the beginning of the Revolution, and served under Washington throughout the war. After peace was declared, he removed to Berkshire Co., Mass., where he was united in marriage to Miss Martha Squiers. He removed to the State of New York about 1820 and settled in the "Holland Purchase." and died at the residence of his son in Cambria. in November, 1829. Reuben McDonald, the father of our subject, and a son of Samuel McDonald. the youngest of nine children, was born at Berkshire Co.. Mass., Jan. 12, 1803, and removed to Niagara Co., N. Y. in 1829, where he married Miss Matilda Cole, removing to Liberty Township, in this county, in May 1832, and now resides on Maple street, in North Bucyrus. James Cole, the father of Mrs. Reuben McDonald. was a native of Nova Scotia, horn Nov 13, 1752, of wealthy parentage. At the commencement of the American Revolution, he joined a company of Nova Scotia refugees and served in the Continental army throughout the war, for which he was disinherited; was at Valley Forge with Washington, afterward taken prisoner and incarcerated in a British prison ship in Boston Harbor, where he was badly wounded in one of his limbs, by the ex-

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plosion of a shell, which crippled him for life. After the war closed, he was released and received pay for his services in Continental money, not worth a-continental and hobbled on his crutch to Cheshire, Western Mass., where he hired out to a wealthy farmer, named Jesse Mason, working for him nearly a year, and in the meantime marrying His daughter Elizabeth. They removed to Vermont, came back to Massachusetts, and afterward removed to Niagara Co., N. Y., where he died in November, 1826, at the age of 74 years.

JAMES McKINSTRY : P. O. Bucyrus, Ohio. James McKinstry was born in Washington Co., Penn.. June 18, 1811. His father, John McKinstry, was a native of Belfast. Ireland., and carne to this country in 1776, when but; 3 years old. His mother, Mary Patton was born in South Carolina, her father being a Captain in the Revolutionary war, and a brother-in-law to Maj. Andre. They were married in the year 1806, in Franklin Co., Penn., and became the parents of three sons and three daughters, all of whom are living the youngest being now 59 years old. They attribute their long live to habits of industry and sobriety. The early life of James was spent on the farm. working during the summer and attending school a few weeks in the winter. At the age of 14 he commenced teaming to Pittsburgh and Wheeling, driving five and six horses before heavily loaded wagons, over the mountain. This life which he followed for eight years, threw him among men of the most dissipated habits, and he, with commendable resolution for those times, pledged to himself to forever abstain from the use of spirituous liquors and tobacco, in all its forms - which pledge he has never broken. In September 1833, his fathers family moved to Marion Co., Ohio and settled near Caledonia. The country was new and very thinly inhabited. Deer and wild turkeys were in abundance. He anal his trusty rifle were constant companions, and he canl narrate many stirring incidents of those pioneer days. He possessed remarkable physical strength, and was therefore in constant demand at clearings and raisings, In 1840, he was nominated on the Whig ticket as candidate for Sheriff of Marion CO., and was defeated by a small majority. On Sept. 15, 1842, he married Miss Rebecca Garberson, oldest daughter of William Garberson, lately deceased, of Caledonia. He settled on a farm two miles west of that town, and. by a life of industry and frugality, he became the possessor of about 600 acres of the best land on the Plains. He was one of tile prominent wool growers of Marion Co., keeping from 800 to 1,800 sheep. During the war of the rebellion, he drove to Illinois more than 4,000 sheep, and fed them for two years. To afford his children the advantages of an education, he removed to Bucyrus in April 1863. Between 1868 and1870, he engaged in the grocery business. His generous and unsuspicious disposition made him frequently the dupe of designing knaves, and. during the panic of 1873, he was compelled to pay over $20,000 of that hardest of all money to pay, "hail money" by which nearly all the honest earnings of a life were swept away. He is the father of ten children six of whom died in infancy and childhood. Of those living, the oldest is William Thomas, who resides on a farm four miles south of Bucyrus: the second is Mary E., wife of John R. Miller, proprietor of a saw-mill in Bucyrus: the third is Ama H., wife of Theo F. Shotwell, all attorney at law in Bucyrus; and the fourth is Matthew, who still lives at home.

WILLIAM A. McDONALD. marble works. Bucyrus: is a son of Daniel anal Nancy (Thomas) McDonald, and was born Dec. 19, 1827, in Caledonia Co., Vt..He was raised on a farm until he was 16 years old, with but little opportunities for obtaining an education. At the age of 16, he began traveling anal selling notions, and followed it until 1859, except one year spent in Lyndon and Peacham Academies. During his 19th year, he also taught three month. He traveled through all the Northeastern States, and a large portion of the Middle and Northwestern States, and the Dominion of Canada, with fair success, but his great desire was to see the country. In 1858, he came to Ohio and engaged in the tombstone business, at Mt. Gilead, Ohio, until 1867, when he came to Bucyrus and engaged as traveling salesman for the marble shop of J. G. Sherwood, continuing as such until 1876. In 1877, Mr. McDonald started a marble-shop of his own in Bucyrus, and has since done a prosperous business. In January, 1880, he moved into his present shop, on the corner of Warren street and Sandusky avenue. At the same time, he became the partner of W. H. Houpt, under the firm name of Houpt & McDonald, with two large houses--one here

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and the other at Shelby, Ohio. They employ about twelve skillful hands-among them John Hullikan, of Rutland, Vt., who is one of the most skillful carvers in his profession. His work taking premiums over all competitors at the Crawford County Fair of 1880. Mr. McDonald was married, July 10, 1849, to Miss Jane D Sayward, of Great Falls, N. H. he has two, children living - Allie J, and H. Scott: three died in infancy. His, wife was born in Hollis, Me., on the 8th of September, 1830.. Both she and her husband are members of the M. E. Church.

GEORGE McNEAL, Bucyrus: is the oldest son of' Alexander and Jane (Goshorn) McNeal and was born Aug. 8, 1822 in Huntington Co., Penn. His father was a native of Pennsylvania, of Irish parentage and a farmer. He married Jane Goshorn about the year 1820: she was also a native of the Keystone State. They had twelve children, nine of whom are living, the subject of this sketch being the oldest: the others are Mary, John, Matilda, James, Alexander, Margaret, Susan and Eliza Ann. In 1835, his parent, removed here and settled four miles east of Bucyrus. Here Mr. McNeal was compelled to work early and late in clearing the land, and received but little schooling, being compelled to work for the support of the rest of the family, there being twelve children younger than himself. He learned carpenter in at the age of 21, working three years with his brother-in-law, Daniel Parcher. He then removed to Bucyrus, where he became Deputy Sheriff under William C. Beal, and served as Constable at the same time. He engaged in butchering several years, with good success He then became a partner with J. H. Phillip, in the grocery and provision business, continuing from 1867 to 1870. In the spring of 1869, he was elected Mayor of Bucyrus, serving one term. He then became sub-contractor on the A. & L. E. R. R.. to grade ten miles, in company with S. D. Rowse. Since that time he has been engaged in the sale of agricultural implements, representing Aultman, Miller & Co., of Akron; C. Aultman & Co., of Canton: Gaar, Scott & Co of Richmond. Ind., and other large firms and is doing a good business. He is now Township Trustee and has been many years, being also one of the leading auctioneers of, the county, By his first marriage he has four children living - Orlando, railroad conductor, Ft. Wayne, Ind.: Maggie, wife of Frank Stauffer, of Bucyrus, ; Dilla Hulda, married, and living in Columbus: Mary J., Rebecca and Charlotte are dead. His first wife died in October, 1870; he was married to Lavinia Knisely, of' Osceola, Aug. 8, 1871. He is a member of Bucyrus Lodge, No. 139, and a charter member of Ivanhoe Chapter. No. 117, A. F. & A. M.

DR. A. C. McNUTT, physician. Bucyrus: is the son of, Abraham and Jane (Craton) McNutt, and was born Oct. 26, 1827, at Petersburg, Ohio. He passed his youth here until 12 years of age, when his father moved to Liberty Township, in this county. Here young McNutt worked upon the farm until 22 years of age, gaining his education at the common schools, save a few months spent in the school at Bucyrus, in 1850. In the following year he entered the Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware, Ohio. In the spring of 1852, he began the study of medicine with Dr. George S. Ziegler, of Sulphur Springs, Ohio, and, in the meanwhile, for several years, teaching school to pay his wayt. He continued with Dr. Ziegler until his graduation in March 1856, at the Starling Medical College, at Columbus, Ohio. He began the practice of his profession in Leesville, in April, 1857, where he continued two and a half years. In 1860, he removed to New Washington, where he was at the breaking-out of the war of the rebellion. On Oct. 16, 1861, he was commissioned as State Surgeon by Gov. Tod, and was transferred to the United States service in August, 1862, he was at once sent to the post hospital at Raleigh, Va., where he, acted as Assistant Surgeon. For some four mouths, he acted as Surgeon in the 11th O. V. I. In the fall of 1862, he was taken seriously ill, and returned home. In April, 1863, having regained his health, he engaged in his practice at Caledonia, where he continued with good success until 1874. In May of this year he removed to Bucyrus, Ohio, where he has since resided. Mr. McNutt is a member of the Ohio State Association, and one of the Vice Presidents. He was married Sept. l4, 1858, to Miss Emily Whittaker, of Leesville, a daughter of Annas Whittaker: she was born there Sept. 10, 1835. Two children have been born to them Grant A., born .July 4, 1864, and Hortensia, born Sept. 10, 1867.

JEREMIAH MORRIS. deceased: was the son of James and Elizabeth (Pittinger) Morris,

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and was born in Frederick Co., Md., April 6, 1793 ; his father, who was a Methodist minister and a relative of Bishop Morris, died three years later, leaving only a Bible to his son and but little more to his widow: in 1800, Mrs. Morris brought the family down the Ohio to Portsmouth and afterward married Isaac Monnett, the father of Col. William Monnett. During the war of 1812, Mr. Morris, then a lad of some 19 years, enlisted in Capt. Dawson's company of Ohio militia. from Ross Co., Ohio, in which his step-father held a commission; he was stationed at the old fort near Upper Sandusky for some time, where, one night while on a trip to Ft. Wayne, he lost a horse, stolen by the Indians: meeting a messenger, who reported the affair of Drake's defeat, they turned back. young Morris making the sixty miles on foot in one day, with nothing but a raw piece of bacon and a canteen of whisky. About 1815, he married Miss Mary A. Williamson, of Pickaway Co., Ohio. Here he was made Captain of a militia company, and spent his life until 1834, when he moved to his present residence, in Bucyrus Township; here he lost his wife, and. some five years afterward, Oct. 22, 1839, he married Miss Mary Parker, of Pickaway Co., Ohio: Miss Parker was born in Caroline Co., Md., Oct 31, 1803, and still survives him: a daughter Elizabeth, is the only child of this union. Mr. Morris died Oct. 19, 1874. He was for many years a devoted member of the M. E. Church, and possessed more than an ordinary share of amiable qualities: he possessed a large and powerful frame, was strictly honest, and remarkably industrious, and a Republican in his political affiliations. He died possessed of some three hundred acres of land most of which he gained through his unaided industry.

DR. J. T. MOLLESON, veterinary surgeon Bucyrus: the above-named gentleman is the only representative of veterinary science in this vicinity, and his calling is one worthy of our attention the practice of the healing art and study of that branch which has reference to our noble animals has been a growth in this country, and our subject is one who strives, by careful study and scientific research to exalt and dignify his profession; many of the aids afforded the practitioner among the human species are denied him who would heal the dumb sufferers of the brute creation ; the diagnosis of these cases must be made by an examination at once scientific and difficult. J. T. Molleson, son of John D. and Lucy (Chamberlain) Molleson, was born March 23, 1840, at Miamisburg, Montgomery Co., Ohio; while yet an infant, his parents removed to Franklin, Warren Co., Ohio, where his boyhood was spent in the varied employments allotted him on his father's farm until 17 years of age; he then entered his brother's livery-stable, where he remained some years; at the age of 19, he began study of veterinary works, having been the constant companion and admirer of the horse all his life; by the year 1861, he had carefully read some standard works on the subject, and began treating some diseases; in 1867, he entered upon an elaborate course of study of veterinary medicine with Dr. Ballard, of Arcanum, Darke Co.. Ohio, a man eminent in his profession; he continued one year, and completed a course of study on the treatment of horses: he practiced with good success in Southern Ohio until 1875, when he made his first trip to Bucyrus, locating permanently in 1877: since that time, he has successfully treated over one thousand horses, and during the epidemic among horses in the fall of 1880, treated in three weeks over one hundred horses, without losing a single case. He was married. Dec. 21, 1867, to Miss Hattie McFarland, of Tippecanoe, Ohio, and of this union five children were born-Fannie, Johnnie, J. D., Leon and Daisy. The Doctor is a member of DeGraff Lodge No. 549, I. O. O. F., and Demas Lodge No. 108. Knights of Pythias.

JACOB R. MILLER, stock-dealer; P. O. Bucyrus. The subject of this sketch is a son of Henry and Elizabeth (Ramberger) Miller, and was born in Dauphin Co., Penn., Jan. 19, 1839. The family lived in Dauphin Co. until Jacob was 8 years old., when they moved to Northumberland Co., of the same State, living some seven years there. They returned to Dauphin Co., where Mr. Miller lived until 1865, working hard at farm labor, and going to school but little in youth. In 1865, our subjest went to Schuylkill Co., and followed the double occupation of stock-dealer and butcher in the town of Ashland, Penn., until 1871, having good success except for the loss of accounts during the strike of 1869. In the spring of 1871, he came to Bucyrus, where he kept the Mader House for one year. In 1873.

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he opened a butcher-shop on South Sandusky avenue, between Charles and Warren streets, doing a prosperous business until 1878, when he rented the shop to John Heinlen, and has since devoted his attention to buying and selling stock, dealing extensively in cattle. Oct. 22, 1866, he married Miss Hannah Bensinger, of Schuylkill Co., Penn., and of this marriage there were five children, two of whom are living - Ulysses G. and Villera L.: those deceased are Cora L., died in infancy, in Pennsylvania. and lies buried in Schuylkill Co., while two are buried here-Katie O. and Jennie B. Mr. Miller and wife are both valued members of the German Methodist Church. and he is an esteemed citizen.

FREDERICK MASSNER, contractor and builder. Bucyrus. A son of Jacob and Maggie (Snawenbarger) Massner, was born May 13, 1834, in Wurtemberg, Germany and received an education under the compulsory laws of the land of his nativity. He then began learning the carpenter's trade in Ludwigsberg, serving with one Charles Bair for four years. without remuneration, and working from 5 in the morning until 7 at night, the year round: subsequently he worked two years as journeyman in Zurich, Switzerland. He sailed from Havre, and arrived at New York in September, 1854. He went to Dayton, Ohio, in search of work, and found employment with a farmer five miles from the city with whom he remained for about one year, completing. in the meantime, his dwelling, which was in process of construction. He then went to Greenville, Darke Co., Ohio, where he plied his trade for a few month., thence to Columbus, Ohio, where he worked with a brother for about two years, beginning in 1856, upon the State house. April 4, 1857, was the occasion of his marriage to Miss Fredericke Nachtraub, of Columbus. In May 1858, he came to Bucvrus, where he has since resided with his family, composed of wife and six children, namely - Anna, Henry, Albert, Matilda, William and Charles. two having died, each in the ninth ytear of its age. After coming to Bucyrus, he began taking contracts building some of the finest residences in the city, among them, that of S. R. Harris. He is an architect of some note, having made it a study in the schools of the old country. His business is quite extensive. having several workmen employed during the season. He and family are members of the German M.E. Church, also workers in the Sunday-school, he being at present Superintendent, also a Trustee in the church. His wife was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, near the place of his own nativity, and came to this country in 1852. Mr Massner, to use his own language, is a "Republican always."

JERRY NIMAN, furniture dealer and undertaker, Bucyrus: was born in Richland Co., Ohio. Feb. 27, 1841. He is the son of John and Margaret (Bradley) Niman. His father was a native of Pennsylvania, and came to Richland Co. at an early day, and there married about the year 1818. He followed farming with good success. The subject of this sketch is the youngest of six children, and was 7 years old when his father removed to Mansfield and he received his education in the public schools of that city. His brother was a manufacture of furniture and while yet young Mr Niman entered the workshop of his brother having a natural taste for such labor. He finished his apprenticeship at the are of 21, and having served two apprenticeships at upholstering, he worked with his brother as journey man until 1861. In 1863, he enlisted in the 163d 0. V. I. and was at Petersburg and City Point, Va.: was mustered out in September any returned to Mansfield. In April 1865, he came to Bucyrus and engaged in the manufacture and sale of furniture: also attending to undertaking. In 1874, he built the northern half of Niman & Fishers Block, one of the finest brick blocks in the city, his part being 110 x 21 1/2 feet and three-stories high. Mr. Niman has his furniture warerooms on the second floor, and has a large and elegant stock of the latest and most desirable styles of furniture. He also makes specialty of undertaking, and is prepared to embalm subjects in the most approved and scientific manner. His experience of twenty five years makes him a man of whom the people may rely. He was married. May 5, 1870 to Miss Mary Seamen, of Toledo, Ohio. He is a member of the Knights of Honor, and also of Royal Arcanum.

D. W. NUSBAUM, miller, Bucyrus is the son of David and Rebecca (Getuldig) Nusbaum and was born in Frederick Co., Md., June 6,1833. He went to school some during the winter, and, at the age of 18 years, moved to Seneca Co., Ohio. Previous to this he had

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worked one year at milling in his native State, also assisting his father in the blacksmith - shop After coming to Seneca Co. He worked a year at blacksmithing, and then entered a mill near Tiffin anal remained three years. He then became foreman in the construction of the C.. S.

& C. R. R. After the completion of this road, he was Division Master for about two and a half years. and then went to Toledo, where he was foreman in charge of 125 men in building the Island House. which occupied two and a half years of his time. He then returned to Tiffin, Ohio, and engaged again at milling, continuing for three years. Next he rented Judge Lugenbeel's Mills, above Tiffin, for one year, and then the Honey Creek Mills for three years. He took charge of Kaller's Mills one year, and then Benton's Mills, in Crawford Co., were under his supervision. His health failing, he purchased a farm near Bucyrus, which he still owns, and remained but one year. He came to Bucyrus in 1865. and has remained here ever since. He assisted in the erection of his present mill. He was employed in McClau's Mills, Sandusky Valley Mills and in the establishment of Vollrath's. Has been in the present mills since 1878 as a partner. He has always been a Republican true to the principles of the party faith. His maternal grandfather was a soldier in the Revolutionary war. He was married. in February 1856, to Miss Elizabeth Sinn, of Crawford Co. They have three children living - Emma J., Charles and David E., and one child is dead.

SAMUEL NORTON and wife, deceased Bucyrus,: whose portraits appear in this work were the first settlers of Bucyrus Township. For sketch of them see Chapter VIII, devoted to that township.

JOHN G. OTT. dealer in stoves and tinware. Bucvrus: is the son of John G. and Mary (Aclin) Ott and was born Nov. 27, 1810, in Baden, Germany. He went to school from his sixth to his 14th year, and then learned the trades of mill-wright and carpenter. At the age of 20 he entered the regular army, and served three years. In the fall of 1834, he came to America, making the voyage in twenty - eight days. He came by canal and steamboat, from New York to Sandusky City, and by team to Crawford County, with a family named Schlater, who settled in Chatfield Township. He assisted them to build a cabin, and remained during the winter. In May he went to Lower Sandusky, now Fremont. where he was employed at cabinet-making. He then went to Ft. Wayne and commenced work as a carpenter, returning, however, the same year, to Fremont. In the spring of 1836, he went to Springfield, Ohio, where he remained until 1841. In 1842, he removed to Kenton, Ohio, where he put up a steam saw-mill, and did a large business, remaining until 1852: in the meantime, erecting three saw-mills in the county. He removed to North Washington in that year, and remained there until 1867, in which year he removed to Bucyrus, and ran the steam pump for the Pittsburgh, Ft. Wayne & Chicago Railroad, filling the position for five years. In 1872, he bought a stock of stoves and tinware. and opened a store on Sandusky avenue, north of public square, with his two sons, George and August, as partners. They have a large, complete and attractive stock of stoves, tinware and house-furnishing goods, and do all kinds of roofing, spouting and job work. Mr. Ott commenced without capital, and is now one of the substantial business men of the town. He is a member of Crawford Lodge, No. l39. A.. F. & A. M.; Ivanhoe Chapter R. A. M.; also of the Royal Arcanum. He is a Democrat in politics. He was married. Jan. 8, 1838, to Miss Eva Heisel, of Springfield. Ohio. Of this marriage, there are five children - George, Mary, August, Caroline and Louisa. His first wife died in 1854, and he afterward married Miss Elizabeth Orth, of Hardin Co., Ohio. Of this marriage there are two children living - Hamilton and Edward. George M. was born April 8, 1844, in Kenton, Ohio, and received a common-school education. He learned the tinner's trade, and since 1872, has been engaged with his father in the business. August was born .June 3, 1847, and has been a member of the firm since 1872. He was married to Miss Elizabeth Shealy, of Chatfield Township. Hamilton Ott is a graduate of the Bucyrus High School, and is now attending the Wittenberg College. J. G. Ott & Sons are among the leading business firms of the city, and have an enviable reputation for doing good work, and giving General satisfaction.

PHILIP OSMAN, the manufacturer, Bucyrus; son of Jacob and Catharine (Eichman) Osman: was born March 29, 1829. in the town of Rutdow, Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany. He

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left school when 12 years old to learn blacksmithing. He served an apprenticeship of four years, during a part of the year working from 4 o'clock in the morning until 10 o'clock at night, and without compensation. He next worked in the Province of Baden about eighteen months, when he went to France, and there worked as journeyman blacksmith for about three and a half years. On reaching the age of 21, he sailed for America landing at Philadelphia in June, 1850. He worked in a carriage factory of that city some seventeen months, when he set out for Ohio, reaching Bucyrus in December, 1851. Here he was employed by Jefferson Norton one year, when he started a shop of his own. He did only custom work for some time, then began the manufacture of carriages and wagons. He continued in this business with fair success until 1876, when he retired. selling his interest to his son Lewis and David B. Woodside. In 1870, he became interested in the manufacture of draining tile, but rented the factory until 1877, when he gave the business his personal attention, and has since done a large business at the factory located on the Galion road. Mr. Osman is one of those who started in business without capital and by hard work, and close attention to business. has steadily gained the confidence of all, and that esteem which is the meed of every worthy and useful citizen. Feb. 14, 1854, he united in marriage with Miss Catharine Hooker, of Bucyrus. The fruit of this union was six children, only three of whom are living-Lewis, Aquilla and Mattie. The wife and mother of these children died July 25, 1866, and he subsequently was married to Miss Anna Keller, of Bucyrus. Mr. Osman takes an active interest in the cause of temperance, and believes in the legal prohibition of the rum traffic.

DAVID PETRY, Bucyrus: was born July 4, 1841, in Schuylkill Co., Penn. He is one of a family of five children born to Charles and Phoebe Petry, both of whom were natives of Berks, Co., Penn., where they were married. and resided until their removal to Schuylkill Co. They removed from this to Richland Co., Ohio, in 1857, where the fattier now resides. The mother died Sept. 5, 1872. David Petry was reared upon a farm, and received the advantages of a common-school education. He has married March 28, 1863, to Miss Mary A. Wirt. She was born in Bavaria, Germany, Nov. 26, 1842. They have one daughter - Mary A., born March 1, 1964. Mr. Petry came to this county in 1870, and has become well and favorably known to the people of Bucyrus and vicinity. He takes Great interest in all educational enterprises, and. by his integrity and gentlemanly conduct. has surrounded himself with a large circle of friends. He owns 132 acres of land, which he farms in a successful and systematic manner. Politically he is a Democrat.

JUDGE JOSIAH S. PLANTS (deceased), Bucyrus. Judge Plants. whose portrait appears in this work, was a son of Samuel and Rachel (Sands) Plants, and was born Dec. 10, 1820, in York Co.. Penn., it is believed. When 14 years of age, he came to Bucyrus with his parents. They stopped with George Lauck, who kept tavern at that time. He persuaded them to remain anal he bought land within three miles of Bucyrus. The subject remained there two years, when he learned the shoemaker's trade, but only worked at it a short time. By his own exertions he educated himself. plying his vocation with an open book before him, and, when he acquired a sufficient education to teach, took up a school. When his term closed he entered Ashland Academy, alternating for several terms as teacher and student. When about 23, he entered upon the study of the law with Robert McKelly, of Bucyrus, now of Upper Sandusky, finishing his course with Judge Scott, of Bucyrus. He was admitted to the bar in 1842, its noticed in the sketch of the legal profession in another department of this work, and practiced until 1858, when he was elected Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, in which capacity he served until his death, which occurred at Davis Station, Ill., by the accidental discharge of a gun, on the 24th of August 1863. He taught the first high school in Bucyrus, previous to his beginning the study of law. He commenced life without capital, and acquired a handsome competency through his own exertions. He was married, Jan. 1. 1849, to Miss Amanda C. Lauck, of Bucyrus. Three sons and one daughter were born of this marriage - Justinian L., Galen S., Frank and Anna J. Since her husband's death, Mrs. Plants has cared for and educated her family. Justinian lives at Bedford, Iowa, and is a Notary Public and Real Estate agent, Galen lives in Concho Co., Texas, and is a stock-raiser. Judge Plants is spoke of among his