REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS

MARION COUNTY, OHIO

1907 HISTORY

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GEORGE MACK, owner of a fine farm of 200 acres, situated in sections 11 and 12, Pleasant township, was born on this farm July 16, 1840, and is a son of Mathias and Christina (Smith) Mack, both natives of Rosswag, Wuerttemberg, Germany.

Mathias Mack was reared and educated in Rosswag, Wuerttemberg, Germany, where he learned the trade of' a weaver. After reaching manhood he came to America, locating at Philadelphia; he worked there for five years and then came to Marion County, Ohio, in 1832, buying the farm which George Slack now owns. There were but five acres of this land cleared and the only building on the place at the time was a small log cabin. He then went to Kentucky, where he married Christina Smith. With his bride he returned at once to the farm in Marion County, and in 1840 built a log house which is still standing, the same in which his son George was born. Here he and his wife lived until they died, the latter in 1872, and the former in 1873. They were the parents of eight children, namely: Stephen, deceased, who married Margaret Strohm; William, who married Electa Thomason; George; Catherine, who married Henry Martin; Mary, who married Christopher Miller; Solomon, who died at the age of 17 years, and two children who died in infancy.

George Mack has always lived on the farm where he was born and has always been engaged in general farming. He bought his land from his father in 1872, the house and many of the other improvements having been made previous to the purchase.

Mr. Mack was married (first) in 1872, to Caroline Schwartz, who died in 1879. She was a native of Marion. The following children were born to this union: Wesley; Alice, who married George Smith, of Marion; and Bertha, who married David Cope, of Pleasant township, has two children--Ruth and Harrold. In 1881 Mr. Mack was married (second) to Mary Agnes Smith, who was born in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, July 21,1856. She is a daughter of Reuben and E'va (Sanders) Smith, both natives of Pennsylvania, where they were married. Later they moved to Erie County, Ohio Mrs. Smith died in 1866 and Mr. Smith in 1900, at the advanced age of 80 years. Mrs. Mack is one of a family of eight children, as follows: Joseph, deceased; Caroline, who married William Trump and lives in Clyde, Ohio; John, residing at Detroit, who married Mrs. Betcher; Sarah, deceased; Mary Agnes; Fred, deceased; Emma who married Joseph Wangler and resides in Erie County, Ohio; and Jacob, who lives at Detroit, Michigan.

Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Mack: Catherine, Olive. Francis, Elsie, and Edgar. Politically, Mr. Mack is a Democrat. He has served for no years on the School Board. He is a member of the Evangelical Church.

SAMUEL J. MAHAFFEY, a successful farmer of Marion township, whose well-improved farm of 160, acres is situated in section 13, was born in Henry County, Illinois, December 9, 1862, and is a son of John and Nancy (Calhoun) Mahaffey.

John Mahaffey and his wife were both born in Ireland, of Scotch parentage. They were reared together in Ireland and in 1844, when about 20 years of age, both came to America in the same boat. After landing in New York, they immediately came to Marion County, Ohio, where they were married and lived for a short time with a family named McBeth, in Grand Prairie township. Mr. Mahaffey afterwards went to Philadelphia, where he engaged in teaming for some time, hauling brick and stone, subsequently returning to Marion County. Later he moved to Henry County, Illinois, where he rented a farm on which he remained until about 1865, when he returned to Marion County, where he is still living with his son, the subject of this sketch, being now in his 82nd year. His wife died in Henry County, Illinois.

Samuel J. Mahaffey was the youngest of a family of nine children, and was only 13 months old when his mother died. He was reared and passed his early boyhood days on his father's farm. When 11 years old he ran away from home and went to live with James King, who owned the farm which Mr. Mahaffey now owns. He lived with Mr. King for a period of 14 years and then went to Cass County, Missouri, where he remained for nine months, subsequently returning to Ohio, and engaging in farming in Crawford County,. near Wyandot, for one year. He then moved to Mr. Harvey's farm in Marion township, where he resided for 12 years, during which period he bought his present farm to which he moved in 1900, and upon which he has made many improvements, among which is the large frame house which he erected in 1901-02 and which he and his family now occupy. Mr. Mahaffey has always been engaged in agricultural pursuits and is recognized as one of the township's most successful and enterprising citizens. Mr. Mahaffey has never held any office of, trust, but has adhered all his life to the principles of the Democratic party.

In the fall of 1886 Mr. Mahaffey was united in marriage with Ollie Harvey, a daughter of Robert and Eliza Harvey. and they have one child, Geddes,

SAMUEL M. MAHAFFEY, formerly mayor of the city of Marion and commissioner of Marion County, now lives retired in the enjoyment of the respect and esteem of his fellow-citizens. was born in the North of Ireland, April 7, 1836, and is a son of John and Mary Mahaffey.

The father of Mr. Mahaffey died in Ireland and Samuel M. was a boy of 11 years when his mother came to America, with her six sons, settling immediately in Grand Prairie township, Marion County. The children were: John, of Marion County; Moses, deceased; Robert, of Missouri; Samuel M., of Marion., Thomas, of Missouri; and William, who is engaged in a banking business at Morral, Ohio. After a residence of 12 years in Marion County, Mrs. Mahaffey returned to Ireland, where her daughters had remained, and among old friends and old surroundings she lived during the rest of her life.

Mr. Mahaffey was reared a farmer and for many years followed an agricultural life. After his marriage, in 1859, he farmed for one year in the vicinity of Sandusky, and then returned to Marion County and located on a farm one mile east of Morral, where he farmed and raised considerable stock for a number of years. The death of his wife caused him to remove to Marion, where he has made his home ever since. In 1880 he was elected a county commissioner and three years later was reelected serving through two terms with the greatest effciency. During the building of the Court House, he was the president of the board and was much admired for the position he took in protecting the farmers of the county from what was unjust taxation. For about six years he was engaged in a mercantile business and then was elected mayor of the city by the Democratic party, of which he has always been a strong supporter. In this office he is credited with having served both honestly and capably. In public office as in private he has always been respected. Mr. Mahaffey is largely interested in Marion real estate.

In 1859 Mr. Mahaffey was married to Margaret J., Campbell, and they had five children, the one survivor of the family being Frank J., a prominent farmer of Marion County.

WILLIAM MAHAFFEY, president of the Morral Banking Company at Morral, and a prominent citizen and large land-owner of Salt Rock township, where he has 370 acres, was born in County Donegal, Ireland, August 12, 1840, and is a son of John and Mary (McBeth) Mahaffey.

The mother of William Mahaffey was left a widow when he was a babe of nine months the youngest of eight children, six son and two daughters. the latter of whom married and remained in Ireland, both being now deceased. In 1848 the mother came to America with her six sons, locating immediately in Grand Prairie township, Marion County, Ohio. Five of these sons still survive, as follows: John, who resides in Marion township, Robert, who lives at Pleasant Hill, Missouri; Samuel,. of Marion, who formerly served: two terms as mayor of Marion and also as county commissioner; Thomas, who lives at Willow Springs, Howell County, Missouri, and William. The second brother, Moses, died in 1904, aged 76 years. After 12 years of residence in America, the aged mother returned to her land and died in the home of one of her daughters.

William Mahaffey lived one year in Grand Prairie township and then was taken by the family to Marion township, where he grew to maturity. When 15 years of age he hired out to a neighboring farmer, working through the summer and going to school during the winter, and continued to work in this way until his marriage, both in Ohio and Illinois. Being a good manager and very industrious, he accumulated capital and in 1878 he purchased 120 acres of his present home farm of 200 acres, to which he later added 80 acres. He hass made all the improvements on this farm, in the fall after settling upon it building his present commodious frame residence. He also owns 90 acres of land one mile east of his home farm, and another farm of 80 acres, situated one and one-half miles west of this farm. He carries on general farming and raises a large amount of live-stock, including cattle. horses. sheep and hogs. He is one of the township's most substantial men and is also one who has attained success through his efforts.

Mr. Mahaffey has been thrice married; (first) in 1866, to Mary E. Campbell, who died eight months later. She was a daughter of Frank Campbell. In 1873 Mr. Mahaffey was married (second) to Elizabeth Norton, and they had four children, namely: Harvey S. who lives in Wyandot County; Mary E., residing at home; Charles W., who died aged one and one-half years; and Edna, who died aged six years. The mother of these children died in 1883. Mr. Mahaffey was married (third) in 1885, to Mary J. Lucas, and they have three children, namely: George W.; Orpha, who is a school teacher in Salt Rock township; and Dwight, who is attending school at Morral.

For a considerable period, Mr. Mahaffey has been president of the Morral Banking Company, a well-known and firmly established financial institution of Marion County. He is a member of the Board of Education of Salt Rock township.

ALONZO JEFFERSON MANLEY Among the prominent men and substantial citizens of Marion County is Alonzo Jefferson Manley, now a retired resident of LaRue, the story of life possesses much to interest the general reader. Mr. Manley was born in Bowling Green township, Marion County, Ohio,, January 1, 1859, and is a son of Benjamin and Mary E. (Clements) Manley.

Benjamin Manley was born in 1833, in Virginia, and was brought to Marion County in 1836, his father locating on the present site of the town of LaRue, which was then the farm of Major LaRue, who was one of the pioneers of Marion County.

Richard Manley, the paternal grandfather of our subject, purchased a farm three miles south. of LaRue, in Bowling Green township, on which he lived at the time of his death, at the age of 84 years, passing away in1879. By trade he was a shoemaker and blacksmith. he was a soldier in the War of 1812. He, married in Virginia and reared a family of two sons and five daughters, two of whom still survive, namely: Margaret, wife of Isaac C. Kern, of Morrow County, and Charles, a venerable citizen of Marion township, Marlon County, now in his 70th year.

Benjamin Manley, father of Alonzo J., married Mary E. Clements, who was born March 18, 1833, in Virginia, and is now the most tenderly regarded inmate of our subject's household. Despite her 74 years, she is hale and hearty. Her parents moved to Ohio about the time that the Manley family came here. She had two sisters and one brother, namely: James Edward, Sarah and Margaret. James Edward Clements went to California during the gold fever of 1849 and for several years his family heard from him, but later lost entire trace of him. Sarah, who is the widow of George W. Welsh, resides at Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio. Mr. Welsh was a very highly respected man. For over 20 years he was superintendent of the Lancaster schools. He served with extreme gallantry in the Civil War and was promoted to high official rank. After peace was declared, he again engaged in teaching. Margaret is the widow of Thomas Baldwin, of Marion, where she resides with her two sons. The mother of Mrs. Manley was married a second time and had one daughter.

The father of our subject as accidentally killed by a runaway team in February, 1884. There were seven children in his family, as follows: Jemima A., who married James Harris and resides In LaRue; Alonzo Jefferson, of this sketch; William G., who married Hattie Axline, of Perrv County, Ohio, and resides near Rochester, Indiana, where he is engaged in farming; George W., now engaged in a hotel, restaurant and confectionery business at LaRue, who married (first) Clara Blue and (second) Maud A. Halsted; James who married Minnie Parish, of Union County, and is engaged in farming near Essex, Union County; Ransom, who married Clara and was accidentally killed by a railroad train; and Alfred D., who married Lenna Payne and is employed in the Marion Shovel Works.

As our subject grew up, even before had left boyhood behind him, he realized if he obtained the education he craved, he would have to provide his own opportunities He was the oldest son in a large family, members, while not poor as we are apt to construe the term, were in indifferent circumstances. When he announced to his mother his determination to leave and earn his own way in the world and give those younger than himself in the family a better chance, she besought him, with motherly affection and maternal fears, to stay at home and doubtless gave many good reasons for his doing so. However, her pleadings did not prevail, and among the other promises he made her was that the time would come, ere he was 40 years old, when it would be his happiness and pride to provide her with a home and all the comforts of life. We may remark. in passing, that this promise has been more than fulfilled and the dear mother is tenderly cared for by this filial son

Mr. Manley first hired out to Isaac Guthery , a neighbor and a just and kind man, for the sum of $18 a month. His first month's wages were absorbed for necessary articles, his $1.25 being spent for a "Fifth Reader" in order that he could take his proper place it the classes at the district school. Mr. Gutherv took a great interest in the lad and provider the other necessary books. During the five months of winter he worked for his board while he went to school, but in the spring his wages commenced, and at the close of seven months his account showed that he had drawn the sum of $2.50, with which he had purchase a straw hat, a pair of plow shoes and a pair of overalls.

A son of Mr. Guthery was teaching school at Medina and the father felt that it would be advantageous for Mr. Manley to get under his instruction and so he started him on the way. A slight illness overtook the boy which had developed into a serious fever by the time he had reached Medina, where he lay for eight long weeks and had the sad duty of paying out all he had earned., for board and attention and for medical services. When sufficiently recovered, he returned to Mr. Guthery and worked through the winter, chopping wood and splitting rails, and in the spring hired out to George W Clark, of Bowling Green township. He worked there for three months, making $60, and then worked at the same wages, for three months, for Thomas Baldwin, in Union County. He then went back to Mr. Clark and worked for his board while attending school during the winter, and when spring came he worked for six months for John D. Guthery. He had saved his money so carefully that on the first of September he was able to enter the National Normal University at Lebanon, Warren County, where he pursued his studies for nine months. He had saved enough to pay for six months' instructing and borrowed the additional $35 from J. B. Guthery, a son of John D. Guthery.

On his return from school, Mr. Manley rented a small farm of 53 acres near his father's property, and operated his own land and his father's 50 acres; after he realized from his crops, in the fall, he not only had enough to pay back what he had borrowed, but had the snug sum of $400 left over. Prior to settling on his farm he taught school some five months, but had no intention of devoting his life to that profession.

In September, 1882, with the above capital. Mr. Manley came to LaRue and started a grocery store, restaurant and bakery, a business he successfully managed for 18 years. In 1901, after acquiring an ample competency in legitimate trade, he decided to retire and take a rest, but he was still too young a man to entirely lay aside business interests, and after due consideration he entered into a real estate and life and fire insurance business, to which he continues to devote his attention. He owns one of the best improved farms in Marion County, containing 176 acres, located in Montgomery township, and mile north of LaRue. He also owns the store-room in which he first embarked in business at LaRue; a handsome residence at LaRue surrounded by four acres of land, with other town property; a two-fifths interest in 120, acres of land in Hardin County, Ohio; a two-fifths interest in two other properties and a stockholder in the Campbell National Bank at LaRue. As the above record goes to show, Mr. Manley's success in the material things of life has been won through honest, persistent effort, manly courage and provident thrift. The lesson it teaches needs no comment.

On October 3, 1883, Mr. Manley was united in marriage with Hannah M. Ellis, who was born in Hardin County, Ohio, and is a daughter of Bethuel and Margaret (Furrow) Ellis. Mrs. Manley's father died in 1905, aged 84 years, but her mother still survives, bearing well her 73 years.

Politically, Mr. Manley is identified with the Democratic party, in which he has been active for many years. He is a notary public, holding his commission from Ex-Governor Pattison. Fraternally, he is a Mason, belonging to LaRue Lodge, F. & A. M., at LaRue, and of Walter Scott Lodge, No. 214, K. of P., at LaRue. He enjoys the esteem, as he has always commanded the respect, of his fellow citizens and is pointed out as one of the representative men of the western section of Marion County.

GEORGE W. MANLEY, proprietor of the Hotel Manley, at La Rue, and conducting a store in connection with the same, is one of the village's representative business men and good citizens. He was born in Bowling Green township, Marlon County, Ohio, November 24, 1863, and is a son of Benjamin and Mary E. (Clements) Manley.

The paternal grandfather of Mr. Manley was Richard Manley, who was a shoemaker and blacksmith by trade and came among the first settlers to Bowling Green township, bringing his family with him from Virginia. Benjamin Manley was reared in Bowling Green township and was employed by Major La Rue who laid out the town which bears his name. Later, Benjamin Manley purchased a farm on which he reared his family of seven children who were as follows: Jemima A., who is the wife of James Harris, residing at La Rue; Alonzo Jefferson, of La Rue, who married Hannah M. Ellis; William G., residing a Rochester, Fulton County, Indiana, who married Hattie Axline; George W., James Edward, residing in Union County, who, married Minnie Parrish; Ransom, deceased; and Alfred D., connected with The Marion Steam Shovel works, who married Lenna Payne. The father died in Bowling Green township in 1884, but the mother still survives.

George W. Manley attended the country schools and resided on the home farm until the age of 17 years, when he started out to care for himself. He was employed by his brother Alonzo J. Manley, until 1896, when he started a restaurant business at La Rue and still later engaged in a baking business, meeting with success in various enterprises. In March,1906, he purchased his hotel property and this investment has also proven profitable. he enjoy a large patronage from the traveling public, who find under his roof many of the comforts of home. He owns a beautiful residence on Section street. His business interests are centered at La Rue and the village has no more generous or public-spirited a citizen than Mr. Manley.

Mr. Manley was married (first) to Clara Blue, who was a daughter of Adam and Malissa Blue. She left one son, Lloyd, at her death some years later. Mr. Manley was married (second) to Maud A. Halsted, a daughter of J. B. Halsted, and a granddaughter of Matthew Harrah, an old resident of La Rue. They have one daughter, Zelda Irene, a bright and attractive child of 11 years,

Politically, Mr. Manley is identified with the Democratic party. Fraternally, he belongs to Day Lodge, No. 328, 1. 0. 0. F., at La Rue, and to Walter Scott Lodge, No. 214, K. of P., also at La Rue.

JOB GLAZIER MANN, a trustee of Marion township, and a well-known and highly respected citizen of Marion was born September 21, 1848, in Wyandot County, Ohio.

Mr. Mann was reared and educated in his native county and for many years was interested in selling agricultural implements. Later he was engaged in the real estate business at Finlay, Ohio, for three years, coming to Marion in 1892. At first he worked at carpentering, and then engaged with the Page Wire Fence Company, with which he still continues, and for the past year he has also been connected with the Safe Oil Company. On May 8,1873, Mr. Mann married Jennie T. Waggner and they have five children, namely: A. E., a physician at Findlay; W. H., residing at home; Zella B. a student; Frank, a physician at Findlay; and Walter.

Mr. Mann, who is a Republican, has always taken an active interest in politics and for 10 years has been a member of the County Central Committee of his party, and is at present a member of the board of trustees of Marion township. He and his family are members of the Epworth Methodist Episcopal Church of Marion.

CHARLES W. MAPES, who is a reps representative agriculturist of Marion County, resides upon his Farrell of 200 acres situated in section 23, Grand Prairie township, and also owns a 90-acre tract of blue-grass pasture land. Mr. Mapes was born in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, near New Castle, October 19, 1861, and is a son of Richard S. and Matilda R. (Reynolds) Mapes.

Richard S. Mapes was reared in Pennsylvania and resided in his native State until 1877, when he came with his family to Marion County and settled on a farm in Marion township. He engaged in farming, acquired an ample fortune and became a man of standing in his neighborhood. In 1890 he removed to Bucyrus, retiring from active life. At New Castle, Pennsylvania, he married Matilda R. Reynolds, a daughter of John F. Reynolds, and they had six children, as follows: Ida, who married Dr. Clutter, of Crestline, Ohio; Ella, deceased in 1888, who was the wife of Frank Roberts; Charles W.; Carson J., who resides at Los Angeles, California; Reynolds J., who is a resident of Nevada, a physician in good practice; and Harriet E., who is a popular teacher in the public schools at Marion.

Charles W. Mapes was 16 years of age when he came with his parents to Marion County. He soon entered the Marion High School and after two years of study there became a student at the National Normal University at Lebanon, where he remained two years. After completing his education, Mr. Mapes engaged in farming and stock-raising on the home farm. After his marriage, he moved to Crawford County, where he lived for five years, following agricultural pursuits. In 1896 he sold his farm of 80 acres in Crawford County and moved then to Grand Prairie township, Marion County. In this year he purchased his 200-acre farm, which he subsequently improved with a fine residence and commodious barns. The latter are needed in carrying on his large operations in farming and live-stock. For the past 20 years he has been a large sheep dealer and wool buyer.

On January 16, 1884, Mr. Mapes was: united in marriage with Emma Retterer, a daughter of Philip and Mary (Myers) Retterer, and they have eight children, namely: Harold, a good business man, who is on a sheep ranch in Montana, in which his father is interested; Ralph; Gladys; Walter, who is a , student in the Marion High School; Howard; Jannette; Warren; and Florence.

Mr. Mapes is also interested in the Morral Lumber & Elevator Company, of which he is a director. Fraternally he is connected with the Knights of Pythias. Since 1896 he has been a member of the Church of Christ, Scientist, at Marion.

JOHN MARKEY, deceased, was ones Marion County's most eccentric characters. He was born in Stark County, Ohio, in November, 1818. At two years of age he was left fatherless and at 12 lost his mother, so that he was thrown on his own resources when very young. In 1850 he removed to Seneca County, in 1857 to Crawford County and in 1867 came to Marion County where he purchased the large Pettit farm north of Marion. During the Civil War he invested heavily in United States bonds, which soon increased in value, making him a wealthy man After disposing of his bonds, he devoted his remaining days to farming and stock-raising, although he is known most widely for his practice of shaving and discounting notes For many years he made money by pursuing a curbstone brokerage business in Marion, and it is said of him that he would buy anything As he grew older this inclination resulted in much imposition being practiced on him and he lost money heavily. After his death, which occurred in July, 1895, worthless securities of a face value of $75,000 were sold at auction for $ 150.

Mr. Markey married Caroline Weeks Their children were: Jackson, Marshall, John . H., George, Martha A., wife of James M. Monnett, and Thomas H. Benton (deceased).

MARSHALL MARKEY, one of the strong financial men, leading citizens and extensive land-owners of Bowling Green township, who is identified with many interests of Marion County, was born in September, 1844, at Massillon, Stark County, Ohio, and is a son of John and Caroline (Weeks) Markey.

John Markey, father of Marshall, was born in Maryland, November 1, 1817, and was a son of Henry and Hester (Risher) Markey. Henry Markey and wife were natives of Maryland and early settlers in Stark County, Ohio, where he died in 1819, and his widow, in 1829. They left property and a family.

On November 28, 1841, John Markey was married to Caroline Weeks, who was a daughter of John and Martha Weeks, and they had the following children: Jackson, born September 14, 1842; Marshall; John H., born March 18, 1846; George, born March 5, 1848; Martha A., born February 7, 1851; and Thomas H., born October 10, 1855. After acquiring a meager education, such as was then afforded in the district schools, John Markey became a teacher and taught through four winters and then moved to Seneca County, where he lived for three years, after which he lived for one year at Fort Wayne, Indiana, and then was a resident of Crawford County for 12 years. In 1869 he came to Marion County. In Benton, Crawford County, John Markey purchased a big steam and water-mill, which he operated one year and then sold and purchased the old mill west of Bucyrus, which he ran for three years, after which he bought a farm on the plains south of Bucyrus, on which farm he lived for 10 years.

During the Civil War he used the money he had saved in buying government bonds at a discount, and thus added greatly to his fortune. After moving to Marion County, he settled on the Pettit land one and a half miles north of Marion, where he successfully followed farming and stock-raising. he acquired 545 acres of land and had other possessions. For about 20 years prior to his death he lived at Marion, where he died in July, 1894, aged 77 years. His wife was born at Akron, Ohio, in 1816, arid died at Marion in January, 1901, aged 84 years.

Marshall Markey first attended school in Stark County and through one summer at Fort Wayne; he recalls that the old fort there was demolished on the day his parents moved back to Ohio. He completed his education at Bucyrus, this being hastened by the breaking out of the Civil War and his determination to become a soldier. He enlisted at Bucyrus in Company B, First United States Mechanical Fusileers, which went to Chicago but subsequently refused to be mustered into the service on account of misrepresentations, which resulted in the colonel of the regiment being court-marshaled; a great deal of trouble followed and hard feeling ensued. Later, Mr. Markey enlisted in Company I, First Illinois Light Artillery, which was sent to St. Louis where equipments were provided. The regiment was then sent down the river on, boats to Pittsburg Landing and Mr. Markey, with his comrades, participated in the battle of Shiloh; he saw the body of Gen. Albert Sidney Johnston as it was being hauled off the field in an ambulance.

Soon after Shiloh came Corinth and again, although in the thickest of the battle, Mr. Markey escaped uninjured and marched with his decimated regiment in the direction of Vicksburg. At Holly Springs supplies were cut off by the enemy and the army then took boats down the Mississippi River and assisted in the siege of Vicksburg and the battle of Jackson, Mississippi. From Vicksburg Mr. Markey's regiment was sent by boat, with the rest of the 15th Army Corps, to Memphis, and on landing there it marched to Chattanooga. This force was then sent on to relieve the Union troops at Chickamauga. During these movements Mr. Markey took part in a number of serious engagements, including the battle of Mission Ridge. For a time he was on detached duty, on guard along the railroad where there was danger from the Confederate cavalry.

At Nashville Mr. Markey was under the command of General Thomas and served in the cavalry for several weeks, while Thomas was fighting Hood in this section. After the regiment was stationed at Campport, Mississippi, the war closed. Mr. Markey during his long term of service was engaged in many hard battles and went through many unusual experiences. At one time his regiment was ordered to Mexico, but before it left conditions had changed and the order was countermanded. he was mustered out of the service at Louisville and, as he had enlisted the second time at Chicago, he was paid off there.

After his honorable discharge from the army, Mr. Markey returned to Bucyrus, where he remained for several years and then went to Northern Missouri, where he subsequently married and continued to live in Macon and Adair counties for the next 27 years. This period was employed in farming, stock-raising and fruit-growing.. After this long period in the West, Mr. Markey decided to return to his native State and moved to Marion County, Ohio, purchasing the land in Bowling Green township on which he has resided ever since. He owns about 600 acres of farming land , distributed over Bowling Green, Big Island and Montgomery townships and also owns much vacant and improved property at Marion. For some years he has handled real estate with a large degree of profit.

Mr. Markey was married in Northern Missouri to Mary Ann Perry, a daughter of James Perry. This estimable lady fell a victim to a terrible accident, being killed in 1901 on the railroad tracks by a fast train, while returning to the farm from Marion. She is survived by her husband and their six children, four sons and two daughters, namely: John Marshall, born in 1873, who is unmarried and resides on his farm near Longville; Milton, born November 12, 1874, who farms the home place for his father, assisted by his brother Everett, who was born August 18, 1876; Nora, born May 13, 1878, who is housekeeper for her father and brothers; Owen, born August 29, 1880, residing on a farm near Marion, who married Bessie Melvin; and Allie Belle, born September 7, 1889, who is a student in the public schools at LaRue. Mr. Markey has given all his children advantages as becomes a man of ample means, and they are prominent in the social circles which they favor.

Mr. Markey has been a resident of Bowling Green township since 1893, when he invested largely in land. Aside from his agricultural enterprises he has other interests, being a stockholder in the LaRue Bank and being interested in various mines and oil-wells.

Politically, Mr. Markey is identified with, the Republican party. Fraternally, he is a member of Owen Gray Post. Grand Army of the Republic, at LaRue; of LaRue Lodge, No. 463, F. & A. M.; Marion Chapter, No. 62, R. A. M. ; and the chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star at LaRue.

GEORGE ABRAHAM LINCOLN MARKWITH, a leading citizen of La Rue, who carries on, and has the best facilities for, the largest undertaking business in the western section of Marion County, was born March 6. 1866, in Darke County, Ohio, four mile, southeast of Greenville, near Jaysville. His parents were James J. and Barbara (Brown) Markwith.

James J. Markwith was born in New Jersey, and died in Marion County, Ohio, December 28, 1889, when past 71 years of age. After moving to Darke County, Ohio, from New Jersey, he married and reared a large family, becoming a man of substance and importance in his locality and for many years was extensively engaged in administering on estates. In this connection it is interesting to record that the only schooling he ever received was that secured in 28 days of attendance at the district school taught by John Jobes, of which he was then a director and of which his 10-year-old son was also a pupil. Through his own exertions and applications, Mr. Markwith learned to supply the deficiencies in his education and it is doubtful whether his sons, in later life could work out intricate problems better than he. His life closed suddenly, from a stroke of apoplexy.

The mother of our subject was born in Darke County, Ohio, and died at Greenville, December 24. 1897, at the age of 76 years. She was the beloved mother of the following children: John A., who died in Indiana, January 20, 1907; Ira, deceased; James W.. who still resides on the old homestead in Darke County; Samuel M., deceased; Anderson L., who is a resident of Los Angeles, California; Aaron F., who is a practicing physician and surgeon, at Greenville; Mattie J., who is the wife of Rev. T. C. Crider, a Methodist clergyman and also editor of the Leipsic Tribune, Leipsic, Ohio; Hannah Bell, who is the wife of A. J. Fraiser, a farmer residing in the vicinity of Red Key, Indiana; and George Abraham Lincoln, of this sketch. By a former marriage, James J. Markwith had one son, Morrison Muckeridge, who is pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Hoytville, Wood County, Ohio.

Our subject first attended the district schools and was 13 years of age when he accompanied the family in their removal to Greenville, his father settling on Martin street. Here he had better educational opportunities and continued at school until he was 20 years old. He worked on the farm until 1890, and then studied embalming with the intention of going into the undertaking business. He remained one year with Curtis & Miller and when that firm dissolved partnership, he purchased the Curtis interest, for which he paid $2,000. He remained in business there for six months and then sold out to Mr. Miller, removed to La Rue, and on September 3, 1891, bought out Hiram Mills, who was already established here.

Mr. Markwith, prior to this, in 1888, resided with his parents, for three months, and then moved on a farm of 159 acres. four miles from Versailles, and in the fall of 1889, he moved to Greenville in order to care for his mother. after the sudden death of his father. He came then to La Rue and started his business in two rooms of the Leonard property that he rented, in which he remained for a short time, removing then to the rear of the J. H. Leonard Bank, where he continual for six months. His next removal was to the Holiday Block, where he conducted his business for 15 months, residing during this time, over the business rooms. Mr. Markwith then purchased from J. H. Leonard the property where he now has such fine quarters. He built an office and business room and made a number of changes which he made suffice until 1902 in which year he began the erection of a handsome, modern residence of eight rooms, two stories high, and an office 18 by 30 feet in dimensions, two stories high. Later he built a substantial barn 28 by 44 feet in dimensions. In the latter is laid a fine cement floor; the building is equipped with all modern conveniences, including a gasoline engine, which supplies power for washing his large collection of vehicles. He has every kind of equipment for undertaking and his business connections extend for many miles in every direction front I a Rue. Both he and his wife are licensed embalmers and their services are retained by the best class of trade in the county.

On August 16, 1888, Mr. Markwith was united in marriage with Annie A. Younker, who was horn in Darke County, Ohio, and is a daughter of Jonathan and Dorothy Younker, the former of whom died in 1882, age 55 years, and the latter in 1904, aged 75 years. Mr. and Mrs. Markwith have had four children, namely: Theresa Haze!, who is a student in the La Rue High School; Orpha deceased; and Wilbur J. and Nellie Mildred, who are attending school. Both Mr. Markwith and wife were. formerly members of the Christian Church, with which he united in 1879, but since coming to I,a Rue they have united with the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Politically Mr. Markwith is a Republican. Fraternally he is a Mason, an Odd Fellow and a Knight of Pythias. Both he and wife are members of the Rebekahs, an order auxiliary to the Odd Fellows.

MILTON MARSH, a highly respected resident of Marion, who is an honored veteran of the great Civil War, resides at his pleasant home, on South Vine street, where he is quietly passing the evening of his days, after years of great activity. Captain Marsh was born January 1, 1835, in Seneca County, Ohio.

When he was seven years old, his parents moved to Hardin County, Ohio, where he grew up on his father's farm, and obtained his education in the district schools. The call to arms, at the outbreak of hostilities between the North and South, caused him to leave the peaceful surroundings of home and to enlist in the service of his country. On April 18, 1861, he entered Company H. Fourth Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf., as a private, in which he served through his first term, of three months. He immediately reenlisted, entering Co. G., 82nd Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf., and was honorably discharged, with the rank of captain, at Louisville, Kentucky, July 24, 1865, after a faithful service which covered a period of three years and eight months. During all this time he performed the duties required of him in so brave and courageous a manner as to continually win promotion, and step by step he advanced in rank until he received his well-won commission as captain. He participated in all the marches and engagements of his regiment and the battles in which he was conspicuous for valor are familiar names to his fellow countrymen, among these being the following: Bull Pasture Mountain; Stafford Court House; second battle of Bull Run; Chancellorsville; Gettysburg; Mission Ridge; the entire Atlanta campaign; the "March to the Sea" with Sherman, then back through the Carolinas; and at Bentonville. He was wounded at the battle of Gettysburg, but otherwise passed safely through these eventful years. He reached his home in Hardin County, Ohio, on August 2, 1865.

Captain Marsh resumed farming in Hardin County and later continued agricultural pursuits in Union County, up to 1893, when he come to Marion, and for a time worked in the shops of one of the industrial plants. He is a valued member of Cooper Post, No. 117, G. A. R., at Marion, of which he is chaplain.

Soon after his return from the army, on September 7, 1865, Captain Marsh was united in marriage with Maria L. Shute, and to this union were born five children, namely: Miral Gill, residing at Columbus; Lydia G., a student in the Ohio Wesleyan University, at Delaware, Ohio; Nora B., the competent stenographer for the firm of Copeland & Bartram, at Marion; Sterling B., engaged in a plumbing business; Nannie, who is a teacher of music. Captain Marsh is a consistent member of the Church of God, at Mount Pleasant, Ohio.

DAVID MARTIN, proprietor of a large mercantile establishment at Marion, who is also interested in other business enterprises of this city, was born in 1853 in Pleasant township, Marion County, Ohio, and is a son of Gilbert and Sarah (Click) Martin, the former of whom came to Marion County with his parents in 1832, and died in 1854.

David Martin was reared on his father's farm in Pleasant township and was educated in the district schools. When 20 years of age he learned the carpenter's trade and for the 14 following years engaged in contracting. Later he bought a portable sawmill, which he operated for nine years, traveling through the country, often with 20 employees, and doing a large amount of business. In 1897 he came to Marion. In 1902 he sold out his mill interests. and in the same year bought the grocery of. B. F. Mauser, at No. 1000 East Center street. At that time two men could handle all the trade. The enterprise under Mr. Martin's direction has so expanded that six people are none too many to accommodate his customers. He does a large, safe business, handling the best of everything and quoting prices which bring about active competition. Mr. Martin is also a stockholder in The Miller Manufacturing company.

In 1875 David Martin was married to Lena Heil, a daughter of Jacob Heil, of Morrow County, and they have four children, namely: Jacob Franklin, who attended the Ohio Normal University at Ada and graduated from the Poughkeepsie Commercial College, and in shorthand at Oberlin, and is secretary of the Y. M. C. A., at Bellevue, Ohio; Harvey Sylvester, who was educated at Oberlin College and is now bookkeeper in the Marion Savings Bank; Harry Edwin, who is associated with the Y. M. C. A., at Marion; and Stella May, who is still attending school.

Mr. Martin is a member of Calvary Evangelical Church and for a number of years has been a member of the board of trustees and superintendent of the Sunday-school.

HENRY A. MARTIN, president and general manager of The Implement Manufacturing Company, of Marion, was born near Avon, New York, January 14, 1845. When he was 10 years old, he accompanied his parents to Michigan, where his father, Alza T. Martin, settled on a farm. His mother's maiden name was Marion Knight.

At the age of 16 the subject of this sketch began to clerk in a country store, receiving $60 for his services for the first year. About 1862 he went to work in a paper-mill where he continued for nine years. In the fall of 1871, Mr. Martin went into the lumber business at Clare, and later at Flint, Michigan, where he manufactured lumber and shingles extensively. In 1885 he was employed as a buyer by Scatcherd & Son, dealers in lumber, of Buffalo, New York, and remained with them until 1894 when he came to Marion and assumed control of the local concern, which has grown to large proportions under his continued management.

On December 22, 1870, Mr. Martin married Cornelia L. LeFevre, now deceased, of near Bancroft, Michigan. Ray Martin, their ,only child, is secretary of The Implement Manufacturing Company. Fraternally, Mr. Martin is a Mason,

WILLIAM MARTIN, a prosperous farmer of Marion County, residing in Claridon township on his fine farm of 133 1-3 acres, was born in County Donegal, Ireland, June 22, 1857, and is a son of John and Hannah (Leeper) Martin, and a grandson of William Martin.

John Martin emigrated to the United States in 1865 and located in Claridon township, Marion County, Ohio, where he rented land for a few years and then purchased a farm of 160 acres, located a half mile west of the old Baptist Church. He resided on that property until his death, October 23, 1891, aged 76 years, 8 months and 13 days. He married Hannah Leeper, who was born in County Donegal, Ireland, and was a daughter of Frank Leeper, who farmed and operated flax-mills in that country. John and Hannah Martin had seven children, as follows: Maggie, who is the wife of James King, residing in Iowa; Belle, who is the wife of Isaac Merritt, residing near St. Joseph, Missouri; Jennie, who is the wife of James Mathews, residing in Missouri; Thomas, who is president of a bank and a man of large affairs in Muscogee, Creek Nation, Indian Territory; John, who died aged 21 years, in Montana; and Frank, who is engaged in a real estate business at Muscogee, Indian Territory.

William Martin remained on the home place and assisted his father until his majority, when he started out for himself, renting land first in Claridon and later in Marion township. He was industrious and frugal and had accumulated enough capital to purchase the old homestead at the time of his father's death. He continued to prosper until he met with a serious loss occasioned by his going security for a dishonest person, combined with a prolonged attack of illness. He removed then to Marion in order to place himself under good medical attention, selling the old home. After one year at Marion, he returned to agricultural work and in 1903 he purchased the Samuel Croft farm in Claridon township, where he has lived ever since. In spite of great adversity, Mr. Martin has led a successful business life.

On November 21, 1888, Mr. Martin was married to Jennie Hill, who was born in Scott township, Marion County, Ohio, and is a daughter of the venerable Samuel Hill, one of the oldest pioneer settlers of Claridon township, and the oldest surviving citizen of Marion County, to which he came in 1829. Mr. and Mrs. Martin have one son, Clifford Marcellus, who was born February 12, 1890. In politics, Mr. Martin is a Republican. He is a leading member of the Christian Church.

ALFRED W. MASON, junior member of the firm of Dix & Mason, brick manufacturers of Marion, was born in England in 1862, and was nine years old when he was brought by his parents to this city, where he was reared and educated and where his business interests have beenn developed.

Mr. Mason has been identified with the manufacture of tile and brick through all his business life. For some years, up to 1891, he was associated with his brother, under the firm style of Mason Brothers, but at the above date the firm became Dix & Mason, as at present. He has taken an active part in the city's public life and is now serving as a member of the City Council. He has shown a public-spirited attitude toward; all that concerns the city's progress and development.

In 1882 Mr. Mason was married to Lizzie Barringer, daughter of Christian Barringer, and they, have three rlaughters: Tracy M., Bessie Belle and Mary John. The family belong to the Evangelical Church, Mr. Mason having been for years a member of the official board.

Fraternally he is a Mason, an Odd Fellow, a Knight of Pythias and a Maccabee. He is recognized as one of Marion's leading citizens.

JOHN THOMAS MASON, of the firm of Dix & Mason, brick manufacturers at Marion, is one of the city's substantial business men and good citizens. He was born in England in 1859, and was 13 years old when he was brought to America, the family settling immediately at Marion.

After completing his education in the public schools, Mr. Mason learned the brick making business and throughout all his active life has been identified with the manufacturing of brick and tile. The firm of which he is a member, is one of the city's important industrial concerns, giving employment to a number of workmen.

In 1879 Mr. Mason was married to Anna A. Kishler, a daughter of the late John Kishler, formerly a leading grocery merchant a. Marion. Mr. and Mrs. Mason have three children: Florence Elizabeth, wife of John S. Kitchen, of Columbus; Charles William, a Western Union telegraph operator; and Harry Eugene. Mr. Mason and family belong to the Epworth Methodist Episcopal Church. Fraternally the subject of this sketch is connected with the Masons, Odd Fellows, Knights Pythias and Maccabees.

GEORGE H. MASTERS, M. D., physician and surgeon at Prospect, was born. on his father's farm in Athens County, Ohio, July 29, 1847, and is a son of Amos and Eliza Ann (Stout) Masters.

Amos Masters was born in Greene County, Pennsylvania, June 3, 1823, and accompanied his parents to Athens County, Ohio, in boyhood. He married Eliza Ann Stout, who was born near Flemington, Virginia, and died in Athens County, Ohio, in 1899, aged 79 years. Amos Masters resides at Hebbardsville, Athens County, and is a survivor of the Civil War, having served three years as a member of Company C, 36th Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf. His four children were: Joseph, George H., Angie V. and William F. Joseph Masters enlisted for service in the Civil War when but 16 years of age, entering first the 83rd Regiment, Ohio Vol. Inf., and reenlisting in Company K, 125th Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf. After the war he became a minister of the Free Baptist Church and died June 3, 1906, at Thompson, Nebraska. Angie V. married Manuel Evans, a merchant residing at Dorchester, Massachusetts. William F., residing at Sterling, Massachusetts, is an attorney-at-law and patent lawyer; he married Amy H. Dana, of that place.

Although Dr. Masters assisted on the farm in his boyhood, he early came to a decision concerning his profession in life. The outbreak of the Civil War disturbed his plans for a time, for he had no more than completed the course provided in the country schools, than he found himself enlisted as a soldier in the Union army. He probably enjoys the distinction of being the youngest enlisted soldier in the State, for he was but 15 when he became a member of Company A, 129th Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf., in which he served 10 months, reenlisting in Company K, 125th Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf., in which he served 13 months. He participated in the battles of Franklin, Nashville, Spring Hill, Cumberland and Pulaski, and took part in many skirmishes, but escaped all injury.

Dr. Masters began his medical studies under Dr. Alexander Richardson, at Albany, Athens County, later attended the Atwood Institute at Albany, and the Ohio University at Athens and completed his medical course at the Columbus Medical College, where he was graduated in 1877. He located at Prospect where he has always enjoyed a large and lucrative practice. In 1895 Dr. Masters took a post-graduate course on rectal diseases at the Polyclinic Medical College, New York. Dr. Masters is now secretary of the Board of U. S. Pension Examining Surgeons at Marion. He is a valued member of Mounts Post, Grand Army of the Republic, at Prospect.

On October 1, 1879, Dr. Masters was married to Mary Elizabeth Gast, who was born at Prospect, December 25, 1861, and is a daughter of George and Margaret (Edelman) Gast. They have had two children, viz: Jominia V., who married Dr. Edward Earl Wottring, of Prospect, and has one child, Mary Elizabeth; and Maude Lirlin, born April 30, 1885, who died February 11, 1905.

Dr. Masters has always been affiliated with the Republican party. Fraternally, he is a Mason, belonging to Prospect Lodge, No. 444, F. & A. M. For many years he has been a member of the Baptist Church, in which he has served as, a trustee.

ALBIN D. MATTHEWS, deceased, was born in what is now Pleasant township, Marion County, Ohio, April 4, 1824. His father, John B. Matthews, was a native of Maryland and his mother, of Kentucky. The father came to Ross County, Ohio, in 1811, and when the War of 1812 broke out enlisted. After the war he returned to Ross County, where he remained until 1819, when he removed to Delaware County and in December, 1821, came to what is now Pleasant township, Marion County.

Albin D. Matthews received his education in the Marion schools and the Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware. He began to teach school when he was 18 years old, and after teaching five years entered the mercantile business, which he followed until the fall of 1855. The same year he was elected county treasurer. After serving as treasurer for two terms, he again entered the mercantile business. Selling out in 1867, he entered the Methodist ministry and filled by appointment the Delhi, Norton, LaRue and Middletown circuits. In 1871 he was again elected county treasurer and was reelected in 1873. After retiring from office, he engaged in the grocery business in Marion, in which he continued until a few years before his death, which occurred March 7, 1899. He was a man of education and fine business perceptions.

On April 27, 1847, Mr. Matthews married Jane E. Roberts, daughter of Thompson E. and Ruth Roberts, January 28, 1865, Mrs. Matthews died and on December 16, 1866, Mr. Matthews married Mrs. Eleanore T. Bowe, daughter of Lewis Jury, a pioneer, who came to Grand Prairie township, Marion County, in 1828. Mrs. Matthews, who is still living in Marion, was born in Highland County, Ohio, May 22, 1825. She is an accomplished, educated and sweet dispositioned lady, who enjoys the respect and esteem of many friends.

Mr. Matthews was a prominent Mason and throughout his life adhered steadfastly to Democratic principles

JOSEPH T. MATTHEWS, secretary and treasurer of the Marion Lumber & Coal Company, was born at Marion, Marion County, Ohio, in 1863. His parents were Albin D. and Jane E. (Roberts) Matthews. A sketch of Albin D. Matthews appears elsewhere in this work.

Joseph T. Matthews was reared and educated at Marion. On leaving school, he entered the county recorder's office and served for six years under Recorder Solomon H. Rupp. He then engaged in the grocery business with his father and continued in this line until 1889, when he became deputy clerk of the courts. A year later he became secretary and treasurer the Marion Malleable Iron Company and remained with that concern until 1894, when he took charge of the books of Lindsey & Lawrence. This firm was succeeded in 1896 by the Marion Lumber & Coal Company, which incorporated with a capital stock of $30,000, with M. Lawrence president; Thomas McMurray, vice-president, and Joseph T. Matthews, as secretary and treasurer.

In 1886, Mr. Matthews was married to Josie Ruhl, of Findlay, Ohio. They belong to the Epworth Methodist Episcopal Church. Fraternally, Mr. Matthews is connected with Foresters and the Hoo Hoos.

SHERIDAN WATERMAN MATTOX, M.D. (PICTURE) physician and surgeon, at Marlon, is a representative of one of Marion County's old and honored pioneer families. He was born October 10, 1868, in Big Island township, Marion County, Ohio, and is a son of Ebon Mattox.

The founder of the Mattox family in what was then the wilderness of Marion County was Jacob Mattox, a prominent man in his day. Ebon Mattox was born and reared in this county and died in Big Island township when Dr. Mattox was a child of tender years.

The subject of this sketch completed his primary education in the local schools and attended the Agosta High School and the Ohio Normal University, at Ada, later graduating from Smith's Business College at Lexington, Kentucky. After teaching school for several terms, he entered the Cincinnati Eclectic Medical Institute, where he was graduated May 12, 1896. He immediately entered into practice at Scott Town, where he remained about eight years. In 1901 he took a post-graduate course in Chicago, and in 1903 he was graduated from the Chicago Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat College of that city. Later he took a special course under Dr. Herman Knapp, at the New York Ophthalmic and Aural Institute. Thus thoroughly prepared and experienced, Dr. Mattox came to Marion, January 1, 1904, and has built up a large and lucrative practice. He is a member of the State and National eclectic medical associations.

On October 27, 1897, Dr. Mattox was married to Florence I. Smith,, a daughter of James K. Smith, of Marion, and they have one child, Lillian Genevieve. Dr. and Mrs. Mattox are members of the Epworth Methodist Episcopal Church. Fraternally, Dr. Mattox is affiliated with the Masons and the Odd Fellows. Portraits of Dr. and Mrs. Mattox and their daughter accompany this sketch.

GEORGE H. MAY, (PICTURE) a retired citizen of Marion, who saw service in the Civil War, was born in 1835 in Stroud, Gloucestershire, England, where he was reared and educated. He came to this country in the fall of 1857 and first located at Iberia, Ohio, and at Cardington, in the spring of 1860 coming to Marion. One year later, at the beginning of the war, April 22,. 1861, he enlisted in Company H, Fourth Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf., although he was at the time a subject of the Queen of England. After enlisting, he went with his company to Camp Dennison, Columbus, Ohio, where the company was reorganized. He reenlisted again on, May 24th, in the same company and regiment for the three years service, and was promoted to corporal and later to sergeant for gallantry at the battle of Chancellorsville, in 1863. He participated in 57 battles and skirmishes without receiving the slightest injury. His first engagement was that of Rich Mountain. Other battles in which he fought were as follows: Romney, Blue's Gap, Port Republic, Harrison's Landing, second battle of Bull Run, Rappahannock, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, the Wilderness, Spottsylvania Court House and Cold Harbor, after which his term expired and he was sent to Columbus, where he mustered out June 21, 1864. After the war, he returned to Marion and worked at his trade of plasterer until 1896, when he retired from active life.

Mr. May was united in marriage in February, 1865, with Hattie A. Searles, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, and a daughter of William H. Searles, who for many years was a well known shoe merchant of Marion. Two sons were born to this union: George C., who is in the employ of the Erie Railroad, and Harry H., who works oil the Marion Street Railway.

Mr. May has served as assessor and land appraiser of Marion. He is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Religiously he is a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Marion. His portrait accompanies this sketch.

HERBERT McCLAIN, secretary, treasurer and general manager of The C. W. McClain Company, the largest furniture and carpet house at Marion, and who is identified with. other business concerns at Marion, was born at Hartford City, Indiana, in 1875, and is a son of Walker W. and Amanda, J. (Foote) McClain, natives of Ohio.

When seven years of age, Mr. McClain went to Jacksonville, Florida, where he lived for 10 years. After graduating from the schools of Hartford City, in 1893, he came to Marion and entered into business in connection with The C. W. McClain Company, which was established in that year by Charles W., McClain.. In 1898, when the business was incorporated with a capital stock of $20,000, the officers of the company were: Charles W. McClain, president; Walker W. McClain, vice-president; and W. Herbert McClain, secretary and treasurer. In 1902 the capital stock was increased to $50,000. The company occupies four floors in the Huber Block, utilizing 27,000 feet of floor space, which, with the dimensions of their three-story warehouse, gives them 50,000 feet. The house carries the largest and most complete line of furniture, carpets and house, furnishing goods in this section. In addition to having the entire management of this large business, Mr. McClain is interested in the McClain Credit Clothing Company, which has established a line of stores-having four at Columbus, and one each at Marion, Zanesville, Toledo and Akron. Mr. McClain is recognized as an able, enterprising and farsighted business man.

On December 31, 1903, Mr. McClain was married to Grace Fehl, of Marion. They are members of the First Presbyterian Church. Mr. McClain is affiliated with the Knights of Pythias and belongs to the Commercial and Tally-Wag clubs at Marion.

CHARLES H. MCELVY, a prominent farmer of Salt Rock township, residing on a farm of 204 acres, located in section 31, was born on the farm where he now resides, January 25, 1853, and is a son of John and Elsie (Hopkins) McElvy.

John McElvy was born December 16, 1827, on the above mentioned farm, and is a son of John McElvy, Sr., who was one of the pioneers of Salt Rock township, coming from Pennsylvania about 1821 or 1822 and entering this land from the government. John McElvy, our subject's father, married Elsie Hopkins, a daughter of Robert Hopkins, of Big Island township, and they had two children: Charles H.; and Josephine, who married H. W. Cookston of Big Island township. Mr. and Mrs. McElvy are residents of Scottown.

Charles H. McElvy was reared in Salt Rock township and is a graduate of the Marion High School; he also attended two years at Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, Michigan. With the exception of four years, when he taught school, he has always been engaged in agricultural pursuits, and is a general farmer and stock-raiser. The large frame house which he and his family occupy was erected by his father in 1861.

Mr. McElvy was united in marriage December 18, 1879, with Sarah Olney, a daughter, of Banjmain and Eliza (Smith) Olney, and they have two. children: Carl Olney, residing in Salt Rock, who married Lora Smith and has one child, Charles Emerson:; and Lois Elsie who resides at home. Mr. McElvy was one of the organizers and is now a director of the City National Bank of Marion. He has served at one time or another in all of the township offices, but holds none at present. Fraternally, he is a Mason, holding membership in the blue lodge, at LaRue, and in the chapter, council and commandery, at Marion.

T. J. McFARLAND, chief of the Marion Fire Department, and a lifelong resident of this city, was born here in 1871, and is a son of Laughlin and Bridget ( Harlow) McFarland.

Both Laughlin McFarland and his wife were natives of Irelancl. He came to America and in 1861 located in Marion, where he was engaged as a merchant tailor until the time of his death.

T. J. McFarland was reared: and educated in Marion, attending St. Mary's Parochial School, after which he worked for three years in the grocery store of Timothy Fahey and then was in the employ of the Prendergast Lumber & Coal Company for a short time. Later he learned the machinist's trade with The Huber Manufacturing Company, and remained with that concern for 17 years. In 1890 he joined the call force of the Marion Fire Department, and in 1903 was appointed its chief.

Mr. McFarland was married in 1893 to Margaret Maloney, who is a daughter of Bryan Maloney, a farmer of Marion County. Five children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. McFarland, namely: Mary, Joseph Dean, Raymond, Dorothy and Harry Thomas.

Politically, Mr. McFarland is a Democrat and took an active interest in politics prior to his appointment as chief of the Fire Department, and has served as a member of the Democratic County Central and Executive committees. He is a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Catholic Knights of Ohio and Elks. He belongs to St. Mary's Catholic Church.

GEORGE W. McKINLEY, senior member of the insurance firm of McKinley & Gottschall, at Marion, is one of the city's energetic and progressive business men. He was born in 1860 in Morrow County, Ohio, and is a son of the late Thomas R. McKinley, who was a highly esteemed retired farmer at the time of his death.

The parents of Mr. McKinley moved to Marion County in his childhood, and here he attended the public schools subsequently spending four terms in the Ohio Normal University at Ada, Ohio. He then taught school for 12 years. In the meantime, he became an active factor in the Republican party and was elected a justice of the peace in Marion township, being the first of his political faith to secure election to this office in this locality, in 20 years. He efficiently performed its duties, serving for six years, and at the close of his second term engaged in a general insurance business at Marion. For two years he was in the office of D. & L. V. Uncapher and then entered into partnership with L. V. Uncapher, under the firm name of Uncapher & McKinley. Three years later W. B. Everett bought the interest of Mr. Uncapher and the firm style was changed to McKinley & Everett, which continued for a little over two years, when Alfred A. Gottschall purchased Mr. Everett's interest in the business, and since then the firm name has been McKinley & Gottschall.

This firm represents the leading insurance companies of the country, among them being the Franklin, of Philadelphia; Northwestern National, of Milwaukee; Cincinnati Underwriters, of Cincinnati; Union, of Philadelphia; Union, of Buffalo; Concordia, of Milwaukee; Girard, of Philadelphia; United States Fidelity and Guaranty, of Baltimore; Central Accident, of Pittsburg; Maryland Casualty, and others.

Mr. McKinley was married' March 9, 1889, to Dollie G. Ross, who is a daughter of Reason Ross, of Pickaway County, Ohio.

Mr. McKinley is prominently identified with the Knights of Pythias, belonging to all its branches.

F. D. McKINNISS, president of The F. D. McKinniss Company, wholesale grocers at Marion, has been identified with grocery interests for many years and is connected with several other successful business concerns of this city. Mr. McKinniss was born in 1863 in Jackson County, Ohio. and is a son of the late Granville McKinniss, who was a large farmer and stock raiser in Jackson County.

Until he completed his public school education, Mr. McKinniss remained at home. He was then manager of stores at Wellston and Coalton, for the Southern Ohio Coal & Iron Company, for nine years. Later he traveled six and a half years for the Dahl-Milliken Grocery Company, and for two years was employed in the conipany's office. On December 3, 1900, Mr. McKinniss came to Marion, purchased the C. C. Stoltz wholesale grocery business, of which he took charge January 1, 1901 in association with Joseph Bindley, and the business was organized under the firm style he Bindley-McKinniss Company, Mr. McKinnriss being president and Mr. Bindley, secretary and treasurer. This association of interests continued until July, 1905, when Mr. Bindley retired. The present firm succeeded, of which Rich F. D. McKinniss is president and treasurer. This is the leading wholesale grocery house at Marion and supports a branch at Wellston. Six traveling men are employed, the territory being the State of Ohio. Employment is given to a force of 17 persons and large sums of money are disbursed in the payment of running expenses.

In I 890, Mr. McKinniss was married to Flora M. Roy, of Glenroy, Jackson County, , Ohio who is a daughter of Andrew Roy. The latter was a very prominent citizen of Ohio, the first mine inspector in the State and the author of the mining laws of the State, of two others works concerning mining, and of one relative to his imprisonment in Libby Prison, during the Civil War. He laid out the town of Glenroy, and still is an honored resident of Jackson County. Mr. and Mrs. McKinniss have two children, Ruth and Rob Roy. The family belong to the Epworth Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. McKinniss is a Knight Templar Mason

A. B. McMURRAY, M. D., (PICTURE) whose death occurred September 8, 1903, occupied for many years a prominent place among the advanced professional men of Marion County, and from 1871 to 1903 he was one of the leading physicians and surgeons at Marion. Dr. McMurray was a native of Ohio, and was born at Steubenville, February 25, 1837, and was a son of James and Nancy (Workman) McMurray.

James McMurray, father of the late Dr. A. B. McMurray, was born in the North of Ireland, and came to America in 1832. He settled at Steubenville, Ohio, where he engaged in the manufacture of woolens. He married a lady of English extraction and they resided at Steubenville until the death of Mrs. McMurray, which occurred in 1842. He then engaged in business as a wholesale notion dealer, in New York, but came to Marion in 1872, where his death took place three years later. By his second marriage, in 1843, to Eleanor Virtue, he had three children, as follows: Mrs. J. W. Freeland, of Marion; Mrs. R. A. Boyd, deceased; and James P. McMurray, of Steubenville. The mother of these children died in 1892.

A. B. McMurray attended school in Steubenville during his boyhood, and then entered Fredericksburg Academy and soon after began the study of medicine. In 1871 he was graduated from the Cleveland Medical College and he immediately located at Marion. Here he continued in active practice until the close of his useful life. He was a prominent member of the various medical societies of the county and State, and of the American Medical Association, and frequently contributed to their scientific literature.

In the fall of 1862, Dr. McMurray was united in marriage with Charlotte A. Cramer, who still survives and resides on East Church street, Marion. Of their 12 children, 10 still survive. One of his sons, Dr. James A. McMurray, has been engaged in practicing medicine in Marion for the past 18 years. Dr. McMurray is also survived by two brothers, Dr. J. W. McMurray, also a practicing physician of Marion, and Thomas J. McMurray, who is president of The McMurray Sulky Company.

The late Dr. A. B. McMurray was a public-spirited citizen, always interested in the advancement of the community, and on several occasions accepted a seat in the City Council, where he proved a valuable advisor. He was prominent in Masonry, was also a member of the Odd Fellows and belonged to the Knights of Honor. For many years he was a worthy member of the Presbyterian Church. In his death, Marion lost one of her most estimable men. Quiet and unassuming in manner, courteous and kind to all with whom he came in contact, equipped with every quality to make professional life useful and successful, unselfish in thought and purpose, Mr. McMurray won and retained friendship, admiration and respect. His portrait accompanies this sketch.

CHARLES R. McMURRAY, vice-president and manager of The McMurray Sulky Company, was born in Marion County, Ohio, December 28, 1874, and is a son of Thomas J. and Ella (Randall) McMurray, to whom were born five children, of whom two survived until

maturity--George and Charles R. George died aged 31 years. Howard died aged seven years. Two died in infancy. By a second marriage, to Eva Barnhart, Thomas J., McMurray had one child, Thqmas L. The father of our subject, whose sketch appears elsewhere in this work, is the founder of The McMurray Sulky Company and is esteemed as one of the leading citizens of the city of Marion.

Charles R. McMurray was raised and educated in Marion County and completed his classical course in the Peekskill Military Acadamy, New York, from which he was graduated in 1892. Returning to Marion, he became connected with The McMurray Sulky Company, of which his father was president, and in time he was advanced to his present position. His whole business life has been devoted to the interests of this company, whose products are known and esteemed around the globe, wherever horsemen take delight in driving fast horses.

Mr. McMurray was married to Lulu Hensel, a daughter of Charles Hensel, and to this union has been born one daughter, Ruth E. Mr. McMurray and wife affiliate with the Methodist Episcopal Church. Their residence is on East Church street. Mr. McMurray is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and is a Democrat in politics.

JAMES A. McMURRAY, M. D., (PICTURE) a well known physician and surgeon at Marion, and a son of the late Dr. A. B. McMurray, was born July 5, 1864, at Fredericksburg, Ohio. He was reared to manhood in Marion County, obtaining his literary education in the public schools, after which he engaged in the study of medicine with his distinguished father and then entered the Western Reserve Medical College, where he was graduated in 1888. He immediately began practice at Marion, securing commodious offices at No. 202 1/2 East Center street, and an attractive home at No. 291 Prospect street.

In 1890 Dr. McMurray was married to Minnie M. Burg, who died in 1902, being survived by three children. Dr. McMurray is a Knight Templar Mason, an Elk, a Knight of Pythias and a member of the Foresters. His portrait is shown on a preceding page.

THOMAS J. McMURRAY, president of The McMurray Sulky Company, of Marion, extensive manufacturers of a high grade of sulkies, was born at Steubenville, Ohio, March 2, 1841, being a son of James and Nancy (Workman) McMurray.

The father of our subject was born in the North of Ireland and came to America in 1832, locating at Steubenville, Ohio, where he engaged in the manufacture of woolen goods. After the death of his wife in 1842, he engaged in a wholesale notion business in York City; he finally located at Marion in 1872 and lived here until his death three years later.

Thomas J. McMurray spent the first 16 years of his life in Steubenville, where he secured a common-school education in the public schools. At the age of 17 years he started out to make his own way in the world. Removing from Steubenville to Wooster, he apprenticed himself to a carriage manufacturer, with the intention of learning the trade of carriage painting and was there employed at the outbreak of the Civil War. In response to the call for more volunteers to crush the Rebellion he enlisted in Company H. 102nd Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf., August 6, 1862, and for a period of nearly three years served with his regiment in the Army of the Cumberland, being honorably discharged at Nashville, Tennessee, on July 8, 1865. These three years were years of great privation and hardship, but Mr. McMurray returned to settled life with no serious injury to life or limb and with a record to which he can turn with pride. During the year following his discharge he worked at his trade in Kentucky.

In September, 1866, Mr. McMurray came to Marion and in company with R. S. Moore, formerly a member of the carriage firm of Steele & Moore, purchased a small carriage shop, in which they carried on business until it was destroyed by fire two years later. On rebuilding the plant, his brother, J. W. McMurrav, became interested with him in the business and in 1871, W. B. Fisher was also taken in as a member of the firm. They then commenced the manufacture of the famous "McMurray & Fisher" sulky, which is now in use in every civilized country on the globe and which has made the company's name a household hold word among horsemen in other countries as well as in the United States. Thus out of the small beginning made in 1866 has grown the largest sulky works in the world. Their marvelous success has been due in great measure to the energy and enterprise of Mr. McMurray, who from the first has been untiring in his efforts to build up the business. In 1890 it was incorporated under the name of The McMurray Sulky Company, with capital stock of $50,000. As stated previously, Thomas J. McMurray is president of the company while his son, Charles R. McMurray, is vice-president and manager.

Aside from this extensive sulky manufacturing business, Mr. McMurray is engaged in many other enterprises in Marion, among them being The Marion National Bank, of which he is vice-president and a director, and The Marion Ice & Cold Storage Company. As one might well expect, he is a very busy man and is esteemed as one of the most influential citizens of the city. He has been an active, public spirited citizen and has served in various civic offices, but has never consented to have his name brought forward by his party for any position of political importance. He has served as a member of the City Council and is at present a director of the Marion Building and Loan Association.

Mr. McMurray is regarded as one of the valued members of the Methodist Episcopal Church and was at one time a trustee of the Young Men's Christian Association. During the building of the fine new quarters of the latter organization, he served on the building committee. He is an Odd Fellow in good standing, belonging to Kosciusko Lodge, No. 58, at Marion, and in politics is a stanch Democrat. He is a member of Marion Lodge, No. 1,767, Knights of Honor, and of Cooper Post, No. 117, G. A. R., at Marion.

On October 10, 1867, Mr. McMurray was married to Ella Randall, a daughter of Levi Randall, of Marion. She departed this life in 1890, leaving two sons--George (deceased in 1902), who was formerly secretary and treasurer of The McMurray Sulky Company; and Charles R., whose sketch appears elsewhere in this work, who is vice-president of the company. Howard died aged seven years and two children died in infancy. In 1891 the subject of this sketch was married to Eva Barnhart, a sister of H. M. Barnhart. They have one son, Thomas. Mr. McMurray has a commodious residence in Marion, pleasantly situate. on East Church street and also a winter home in Daytona, Florida.

JOHN F. McNEAL, whose death occurred February 22, 1907, was one of the leading attorneys at Marion, a member of the law firm of J. F. & L. B. McNeal. He was born April 28, 1840, in the village of Iberia, Morrow County, Ohio, at that time, however, a village of. Marion County. He was a son of Allen and Nancy (Struthers) McNeal.

Allen McNeal was born in Washington County, Pennsylvania, June 17, 1809, accompanied his parents to Marion County, Ohio, in 1827, and lived on the same farm until middle age and in the vicinity until his death, in July, 1883. He was a man whose personality left

a mark upon his day and generation. He was a strong abolitionist. and at one time was the choice of the Abolition party for Congress. Firm in his convictions of right, he lived up to them, not always in peace, because frequently his opponents desired contention, but he never swerved from what he considered the path of duty. In these days of weakness where strength is demanded, of fraud where honesty is expected, the consideration of a character such as was the father of the subject of this sketch, is inspiring and hopeful.

John F. McNeal was reared on his father's farm and there is no doubt but that the farming he did, before going to college, was well done. His father provided him with the means to pursue his studies at Iberia College, Iberia, Ohio, but before he had more than decided upon his future career the Civil War was precipitated upon the country, and he enlisted in answer to the first call for troops, April 22, 1861, entering Company I, Third Reg. Ohio Vol. Inf. He served out his term of enlistment, being discharged August 22, 1861. On the following day, he reenlisted in Battery E, First Ohio Light Artillery, and as he served in the Army of the Cumberland he took part in many of the severest battles of the war. Those of Perryville, Stone River, Mission Ridge and Chickamauga can never be forgotten. After a brave and faithful service in his second enlistment, he was honorably discharged at Columbus, Ohio, September 1, 1864.

On April 8, 1865, Mr. McNeal entered upon the study of the law with Judge Ozias Bowen, and on May 16, 1867, was admitted to the bar of Champaign County. Immediately afterward he entered into practice at Marion. In 1872 he was admitted to practice in the United States Circuit and District courts. He was in partnership for three years with J. C. Johnston, later with Philip Dombaugh, and in 1879 the firm of McNeal & Wolford was formed, which was succeeded in 1894 by that of J. F. McNeal & Sons, his partners being his sons, L. B. McNeal and A. F. McNeal. This subsequently became J. F. & L. B. McNeal.

On May 9, 1867, Mr. McNeal was married to Annie M. Francis, and they had two children. Politically Mr. McNeal was a stanch Republican. He has been more or less active in public affairs for a number of years, but accepted no political preferment outside his own city, where he served as mayor and in other useful capacities. He stood very high in his profession, having taken an active part in much of the important work before the various courts. His practice covered a very important period of the development of this section of the State.

DAVIDSON McWILLIAMS, (PICTURE) a retired merchant of Marion, whose pleasant home is located at No. 322 East Center street, was for many years identified with the leading business interests of this city. He was born in Marion County, Ohio. October 29, 1830, and is a son of Samuel and Fannie (Martin) McWilliams. His grandfather was an officer in the Revolutionary War and received seven bullet wounds in the service. His uncle Benjamin served in both the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812.

The parents of Mr. McWilliams were pioneers in Marion County, where they settled in 1823. They were born in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. As early as 1814, Samuel McWilliams entered land in what is now Waldo township, Marion County, but was then included in the limits of Delaware County, and this land he developed and lived upon until his death. He married Famine Martin and they had five sons and two daughters born to them, the three surviving members of the family being: James, of Marion County; John, of Richland County, and Davidson, of this sketch.

Davidson McWilliams remained on the home farm until 1848, when he secured a position as clerk in the general store of E. Peters at Marion. After one years experience, he went to Columbus, and clerked for L. J. Weaver for several years. Upon his return to Marion, he became a clerk for Bain & Williams, remaining with that house until 1855, when, in association with P. O. Sharpless, he bought out the firm of Fisher & Reed, general merchants. Under the firm style of Sharpless & McWilliams, the business was conducted for two years, when Mr. McWilliams sold his interest and went to Plymouth, Indiana, where he was engaged in business until 1863. He returned to Marion after selling out his business at Plymouth, and shortly afterward bought out Mr. Sharpless and continued in the mercantile business without interruption until 1883. Failing health caused his retirement at that time. In order to regain it he bought a fine Kentucky saddle horse and in a few months of outdoor life found so much improvement that he decided to take up farming. He still retains and conducts two excellent stock farms in Marion County. He owns a large amount of real estate in Marion. In 1874 he built the fine McWilliams Building, a three story brick structure, by 22 by 82 1/2 steet, next to the corner of Main and Center streets. At the time it was the most pretentious business building in the city.

In the fall of 1854, Mr. McWilliams was married to Clarinda Rose, a daughter of Lyman B. Rose, and a native of Lake County, Ohio. They have two daughters: May R., who is the widow of H. W. Culbertson, formerly a banker at Marion; and Pearl R., wife of Thomas H. Hodder, of New York City.

Politically, Mr. McWilliams is a Republican. He is a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Marion, of which his parents and an aunt w ere the first organizers, bringing their letters from the Silver Spring Presbyterian Church, of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. A picture of Mr. McWilliams and two granddaughters accompanies this sketch.

AUGUSTUS LEWIS MELVIN, a representative citizen and prosperous farmer of Bowling Green township, who was born November 3, 1840, in Union township, Madison County, Ohio, has been a resident of this township for a period of 47 years He is a son of Bartholomew and Elizabeth (Adair) Melvin and a grandson of John Melvin.

John Melvin came from Tennessee to Ohio in 1806 and settled in Madison County, as one of the earliest settlers, and acquired 1,400 acres of excellent land. He was the father of a very large family of children, some of whom moved to the West at an early period. The maternal grandparents of our subject were John and Jane Adair, who came to Ohio from Virginia and who owned a farm in Madison County adjoining that of John Melvin. They lived and died in that county.

Bartholomew Melvin, our subject's father, was born about 1797 and died in Madison County, Ohio, in 1856. His wife, Elizabeth Adair, was born in 1806 and died March 21, 1890, in Marion County at the age of 83 years. They were the parents of 12 children, namely: Samuel, who died in young manhood; Jane, who married Andrew Burnison, of Marion County, where both died; William, who married Margaret Ewing and died about 1888; Nancy, who married Allen Wynegar, of Marion County, where both died; Margaret, residing in Marion County, the widow of Joseph Leadman-she was formerly the wife of James McHugh; Charles, a farmer of Hardin County, who married Jemima Ewing; Mary, the widow of Nelson Little, of Bowling Green township; John, residing on the old home farm in Madison County, where he was born, who married Sarah Street, of Richwood, Ohio; Augustus Lewis, the subject of this sketch; Minerva, the widow of Franklin Banning, of Hardin County; Joseph, engaged in farming in Bowling Green township, whose wife, Dora Sutton, is now deceased; and Benjamin L., deceased July 29, 1906, who married Jane Harriger and had seven children-Burr (deceased), Joseph (deceased), John, Charles, (residing in Marion), Bessie (who married Owen Markey, a resident of Big Island townhip), Burley (residing at home, whose wife, Ethel Robinson, is now deceased) and Frank (living at home).

Augustus L. Melvin was reared on a farm in Madison County, and attended the public schools of that county. He was 15 years old at the time of his father's death, which threw many responsibilities ties upon his shoulders. At the age of 20 years he came to Marion County and bought 100 acres of farming land to which he later added 216 acres. The land was covered with timber and was wholly without any improvements. The township was at that time very thinly populated and had but one road; LaRue was then a very small village. Mr. Melvin cleared the land and made all of the present improvements on the property. He has always devoted his entire time to general farming and stock-raising, and is one of the most successful farmers of the township and county. Mr. Melvin remembers nearly all of the early settlers of the township; although he is not a pioneer in the fullest sense, yet he has spent 50 years or the entire active period of his life in Bowling Green township. While 66 years of age, he is still hale and hearty. Politically, he is a Democrat, but has always been liberal in his views. He served as township trustee for 20 years, and finally declined again to become a candidate for the office. He is at present a member of the School Board of Bowling Green township. He is a member of LaRue Lodge, No. 463, F. & A. M., of LaRue.

C. B. MERCHANT, a prominent and substantial citizen of Marion, belongs to one of the old pioneer families of the city, where he was born in 1846. He is a son of John T. and Rebecca (Gruber) Merchant.John T. Merchant was born near Harper's Ferry, in Jackson County, Virginia. He came to Marion prior to his marriage and engaged in farming in Marion County. An extended sketch of his life is given elsewhere in this work.

C. B. Merchant engaged in farming after completing his schooling, and then learned the carpenter's trade, working for Marcellus Pixley, who will be remembered as one of the pioneer carpenters and contractors of Marion County. Later he returned to the operation of his father's farm, and after settling at Marion he conducted a butchering business for 11 years. During his time of residence outside the corporation limits, he served 13 years as a trustee of Marion township and as school director.

In 1872 Mr. Merchant was married to Amanda Houser, a daughter of Jacob Houser and a member of an old pioneer family of prominence. Mrs. Merchant died in 1895. Seven children survive, as follows: Mary Nit., the wife of E. L. Cordrey, residing near Bellefontaine, Ohio; Zoa R., the wife of James C. Thornton, of Louisiana, Missouri; Iva, the wife of W. P. Cass, residing at Marion; Addie M., the wife of M. W. Nichols, residing at Dayton, Ohio; John T. and Emma Belle, both residing at home; and Harry J., who is with the Marion National Bank, also living at home.

Mr. Merchant is one of the oldest Masons in the city, and one of the six oldest members of Marion Lodge, No. 70, F. & A. M.

ISAAC A. MERCHANT, (PICTURE) president of the City National Bank of Marion, whose portrait accompanies this sketch, has long been one of the city's large capitalists and influential men. He was born in Marion township, Marion County, Ohio, May 26, 1844, and is a son of the late John T. and Rebecca A. (Gruber) Merchant.

John T. Merchant was born in Virginia and was a son of Isaac A. and Nellie (McCarty) Merchant. When he was 19 years old he went to Cincinnati, Ohio, and from there to New Orleans, Louisiana, by boat. He became a resident of Marion County in 1836 and from that time until his death, which occurred January 28, 1894, he engaged extensively in agricultural pursuits. The last 34 years of his life were spent on his farm, which was located just outside the corporate limits of Marion. He was twice married; first, to Rebecca A. Gruber, to which union six children were born, namely: Anna E., wife of George W. Carhart; Eliza B., wife of W. R. Burr; Isaac A.; C. B., who lives in Marion; John A., deceased in infancy; and Jay T., deceased. On November 31 (?), 1875, he was married to Salome Ulsh, daughter of Jacob A. and Lydia (Collins) Ulsh. To them were born four children, as follows: Jacob, Ida F., Betty B., and Thomas E. For a number of years after completing his education, Isaac A. Merchant was interested in agricultural pursuits, which included the growing of grain and the raising of fine livestock. He still owns much valuable land in Marion County, in addition to considerable city property .

On May 15, 1901, Mr. Merchant and his business associates organized the City National Bank, capitalized at $100,000, of which institution he was elected president. It is largely due to his untiring efforts that this banking company has become within a few years one of Marion's leading financial institutions, his name and reputation for sterling integrity being valuable assets of the concern.

On October 24, 1867, Mr. Merchant was united in marriage with Frances E. Haines, daughter of L. C. and Ellen (Bogart) Haines. They have had one child, Estella E., wife of John Kilbury, who is engaged with The Huber Manufacturing Company, and the mother of two children--Walter A. and Frances E. With his family Mr. Merchant belongs to the Methodist Episcopal Church at Marion, to which he has given a generous support for many years. He has always been a Republican in politics but has not been very active in political life, never caring for public office. In 1886 he was elected county commissioner, when the county was Democratic by 1,000 majority. The last years of the Civil War he served as a member of (company B. 136th Reg., Ohio National Guard. He is socially a Mason and an Odd Fellow.

JAY T. MERCHANT, deceased, is recalled by many citizens of Marion County, as an excellent agriculturist and a man of sterling qualities, one whose word was as good as his bond. Mr. Merchant was born June 20, 1855, at Marion, Ohio, and died in Marion County November 19, 1905, at the age of 50 years. His parents were John T. and Rebecca (Gruber) Merchant.

Jay T. Merchant was reared at Marion and was afforded excellent educational and social advantages. In making a choice of life work, he decided to be an agriculturist and from young manhood he devoted his attention to farming, meeting with excellent success. At the time of death he owned 100 acres of fine land.

On September 26, 1875, Mr. Merchant was married to Ella M. Jewell, a daughter of Joseph and Anna (Mariott) Jewell. The father of Mrs. Merchant was born in Pennsylvania and was a son of James Jewell, who moved to Licking County, Ohio, when his son Joseph was a babe of six months. The latter was reared in Licking County and there married Permelia Ann Mariott, who was a daughter of Joshua Mariott and then moved to Defiance County, Ohio, where Mrs. Merchant was subsequently born. When she was about four years of age, her parents returned to Licking County and removed later to Morrow County, where her father died June 18, 1896, when almost 69 years of age. The mother of Mrs. Merchant died in Morrow County, February 6, 1892, aged 61 years, 4 months and 12 days. Their family consisted of three sons and four daughters, namely: Johanna, who died aged 24 years; Elizabeth, widow of John Oliver, of Edison, Ohio; Ella M., who is the widow of our subject; Belle, widow of Omar Whipple, living at Leonardsburg, Ohio; Ellsworth, who lives on a part of the home place In Morrow County,

John, who is in the mercantile business at Leonardsburg, Ohio; and Frank E., who is with his regiment in the Philippine Islands, Mr. and Mrs. Merchant were married at the old Jewell home in Morrow County, and then came directly to Mr. Merchant's farm in Marion township, Marion County. They became the parents of two children, Carrie R. and John Ray. The daughter grew into beautiful young womanhood and was married to Guthery Uncapher and was given some years of happy life before her health failed. In the hope of restoring it, her husband took her to California, in September, 1903, but eight weeks later, on November 20, 1903, she passed away. She was a lady of most amiable disposition and numberless graces of mind and character. She was a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

John Ray Merchant, the surviving son of our subject. was reared and educated in Marion township. He married Lulu Clark and they have four children: Edna Ray, Jay Clark, Asa Kenneth and Beryl May. Mr. Merchant operates the home farm for his mother.

The late Jay T. Merchant was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for many years. He belonged to the Royal Arcanum.

JOHN T. MERCHANT, one of the representative agriculturists, leading men and valued citizens of Marion township, owning over 200 acres of valuable, well-improved land, died January 28, 1894. He was born in Virginia and was a son of Isaac A. and Nellie (McCarty) Merchant.

Mr. Merchant remained in his native State until he was 19 years of age, when he went to Cincinnati, Ohio, and from there to New Orleans, Louisiana, by boat. After working on a farm for a time and then on boats on the Mississippi River, he made his way to Marion County in 1836. He was employed on a farm in Salt Rock township for some years and later rented and operated a farm in that township for two more years. Next renting a farm in Marion township, he operated it for three years and then bought an 80-acre tract. He continued to purchase desirable tracts of land up to 1860, when he settled on the valuable farm just outside the corporate limits of Marion, where the rest of his life was passed.

In 1838 Mr. Merchant was united in marriage with Rebecca A. Gruber. To them were born these children: Anna E., wife of George W. Carhart; Eliza B., wife of W. R. Burr; Isaac A. and C. B., who reside in Marion; John A., who died in infancy, and Jay T., deceased. Mr. Merchant was married (second), on November 31 (?), 1875, to Salome Ulsh, who was born March 22, 1845, and is a daughter of Jacob A and Lydia (Collins) Ulsh, who had a large family of children, namely: Jacob, Joseph, Henry, Ann, Andrew, John, Elizabeth, Isaac, Susan, George, Fannie, Nancy, Francis and Salome. Jacob A. Ulsh was one of the pioneer settlers of Marion. He came to this county in 1822 from Pennsylvania, and took up 80 acres of land from the government, paying $1.25 per acre. In the midst of the woods and visited by Indians almost daily, he lived with his family in a log house of two rooms. He became a man of substance and prominence, one of the solid, reliable men of the time, to whose energy, enterprise and industry the present generation owes many of its comforts. He capably held a number of the township offices and throughout life was regarded with respect. His death occurred in. 1873. In 1846 he married, for his second wife, Elizabeth Gruber, who survived until 1880. To Mr. Merchant's second marriage were born four children, namely: Jacob, Ida F., Betty B. and Thomas E.

John T. Merchant was affiliated with the Republican party and on many occasions was honored by this organization by election to Office. He was a liberal supporter of the public schools and took a good citizen's interest in the advancement of the community. In his relations with his fellow-men he was just and honest.

CHARLES EMANUEL MERKEL, secretary, treasurer and general manager of The Houghton- Merkel Company, of Marion, is a prominent, progressive and substantial citizen of this place and is identified with many of its large business interests. His birth took place September 28, 1872, and he has the distinction of being the first white child born in what is now Lockridge township, York County, Nebraska.

Mr. Merkel remained on the home farm until he was 21 years of age, obtaining his education in the local schools. He then entered the employ of an implement and buggy, manufacturing concern, with which he remained for four years, and then went on the road as traveling salesman for the Wardner, Bushnell & Glassner Company, working for one year through Eastern Nebraska. For one year he filled the position of manager of a branch Office, and then came to Marion, at the urgent request of his cousin, W. H. Houghton, at which time the Houghton-Merkel Company was organized, with a capital stock of $25,000, which was increased in May, 1905, to $50,000. The officers of this company are as follows: William H. Houghton, president; Lockwood W. Ireland, vice-president; and Charles E. Merkel, secretary, treasurer and general manager. The Houghton-Merkel Company manufactures high-grade buggies and delivery and buggies dray wagons, does general repair work and carries a fine line of agricultural implements Mr. Merkel is associated with other successful business enterprises, being a director of The Houghton Sulky Company, of the Marion Savings Bank and of the Citizens' Building and Loan Company. He is extensively interested in Marion real estate and has just completed the erection of the Marion Family Theater on West Center street, a building 30 by 120 feet in dimensions, perfectly equipped in modern style for the purposes for which it was built.

On September 7, 1905, Mr. Merkel was married to Florence Foye, who is the only daughter of William B. and Josephine (Snyder) Foye. The father of Mrs. Merkel who died February 1, 1901, was one of the oldest druggists of Marion.

Mr. Merkel has many fraternal and social connections, among these being the Royal Highlanders of York, Nebraska; Marion Lodge, No. 402, Knights of Pythias; Marion Commercial Club and the Tally Wag Club.

ABNER H. MIDDLETON, M. D., physician and surgeon at Prospect, was born in Champaign County, Ohio, January 24, 1863, and is a son of John and Mary (McCumber) Middleton.

John Middleton, our subject's grandfather, came to Ohio with his wife from Virginia. He was a surveyor and engineer by profession. In 1810 he settled in Brown County, served through the War of 1812, and in 1830 located in Champaign County, where he died aged 95 years and 1 month. His widow, Elizabeth, survived him but four months, dying at the age of 90 years and .5 months. They had 12 children and 105 grandchildren, the names of the former being as follows: William, 'Thomas, Joseph, John, George, Edward, Susan, Ellen, Elizabeth, Sarah, Letta and Mary, all long since passed away.

John Middleton, father of Dr. Middleton, was born in Brown County, Ohio, April 18, 1820, and was reared to agricultural pursuits. Later he became an auctioneer and was well known over a large territory. He married Mary McCumber, who was born in New York and was of Scottish descent. She died in 1897, aged 76 years, surviving her husband for a long period, his death taking place in 1881, at the age of 60 years. They had 12 children namely: William, George and Isaac, all deceased; Lucinda, who married C. R. Sanders; Cornelia, who married H. M. Durnell; John W.; Staten; Evan P., who is judge of the Court of Common Pleas, at Urbana, Ohio; Arthur, deceased; Elizabeth, who married C. N. Dodson; Abner H.; and Milton.

Abner H. Middleton was reared on his father's farm and attended school in his district until 16 years of age, when he began to teach. He taught for five years, in the meantime preparing himself for the profession he had chosen. In 1884 he entered the Cleveland Homeopathic College and Hospital, where he was graduated in 1887, immediately entering into practice at Cable, Champaign County. He built up a fine practice there and when he came to Prospect, in January, 1906, left many warm friends in his former home

On January 1, 1888, Dr. Middleton was married to Alice Baker, a daughter of Asa R. and Rebecca (Weaver) Baker, of Westville, Ohio, and they have had four children, namely: Rollin; Russell and Harry, deceased; and all unnamed infant, deceased. The family of Dr. Middleton belongs to the Baptist Church.

Politically, Dr. Middleton is a Republican and for three years he served as a justice of the peace in Champaign County. Fraternally he is a member of the Odd Fellows and the Eagles. Dr. Middleton is the only physician of his school of medicine at Prospect and he has been very successful and is in the enjoyment of a large practice.

BARTON MILLER, one of the leading agriculturists of Marion township, residing on his well-improved farm of 160 acres located in section 11, born in Grand Prairie township, Marion County, Ohio, August 1, 1844, and is a son of Jacob and Maria (Dawson) Miller.

Jacob Miller and his wife were both born and reared in Ross County, Ohio, where they married, in 1840 removing to Marion County. Mr. Miller entered 80 acres of land here which he subsequently sold and removed to Wyandot County, where his death took place.. His widow afterwards made her home with her daughter in Crawford County until her death.

Barton Miller was reared in Grand Prairie township and attended the district schools during the winter months and worked on the farm during the summer. He was married February 8, 1872, to Alice C. Lucas, a daughter of Abraham and Catherine Lucas. They have one son, William J., who married Lola Hinamon, a daughter of David M. Hinamon, and they have two children-Helen and Paul. Mr. and Mrs Miller lived for two years after their marriage in Wyandot County, after which they, moved to Grand Prairie township and located on a farm owned by Mrs. Miller's father, on which they resided for about nine years. In 1883 Mr. Miller bought his present farm, which is now under the management of his son, William J., and has since resided here engaged in general farming, making a specialty of raising hogs. Mr. Miller has made most of the improvements on the farm, including the fine, large frame house.

CHARLES E. MILLER, (PICTURE) a well-known citizen and prominent agriculturist of Claridon township, resides in section 29 and owns a finely improved farm of 490 acres. Mr. Miller was born in Claridon township and is a son of William T. (PICTURE) and Julia A. (Underwood) Miller, and a grandson of Obadiah Miller.

Obadiah Miller was born in Lincolnshire, England, and was one of a family of that name who came as early settlers to Claridon township. The grandfather of our subject settled in the woods, lived in a log cabin and developed a fine farm out of the wilderness. He had served an apprenticeship, to the carpenter's trade and worked at the same in addition to farming.

The late William T. Miller was born in Claridon township, where his life was spent, and where he died, October 30, 1904. He married Julia A. Underwood, who still survives. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity, attached to Oliver Lodge, No. 447, at Caledonia. In politics he was a Republican. He was a man of substantial character and was elected to local offices and was held in general esteem. As a stock-raiser he was probably one of the most successful in several adjoining counties and had devoted much attention to the sheep industry. His three children were: Charles E., Flora L. and James A., our subject being the only survivor.

Charles E. Miller completed the public school course in Claridon township and then took a commercial and business course at the Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware, Ohio. He carries on general farming but is better known as a successful stock-raiser, all kinds of stock prospering and increasing under his watchful care and intelligent management. He has done much to raise the standard in this section.

On September 14, 1898, Mr. Miller was married to Erma Malone, a daughter of John Malone, formerly a resident of Claridon township, now of Marion, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Miller have two children, namely: Elkanah A. and Geneva C.

Politically, Mr. Miller is a Republican. He has served acceptably as a trustee of Claridon township. He is a very busy man but is never too much engaged to fail in his duties as a citizen, always being interested in movements calculated to promote the peace and prosperity of his locality. He is a member of Oliver Lodge, No. 447, F. & A. M., at Caledonia.

Portraits of Mr. Miller, his wife and his father and mother accompany this sketch.

J. W. MILLHOLLAND, brick manufacture, whose plant is located on the corner of Center and Seffner streets, Marion, was born June 16, 1844, in Champaign County, Ohio, and is a son of William and Rachel (Nichols) Millholland.

In 1865 Mr. Millholland went to Kansas, where he was engaged for three years in herding cattle. When he returned to Ohio, he embarked in brick-making and continued in that business for 30 years at Plain City, in 1903 coming to Marion, where he has carried on the manufacture of brick ever since.

In 1871 Mr. Millholland was married to Clara McCauley, a daughter of Edward and Cynthia (Webster) McCauley, the grandfather of the latter having been a second cousin of the great lexicographer, Noah Webster. Mrs Millholland was born and reared in Madison County, Ohio, one of a family of eight children, the six survivors of which are as follows: Ezra Webster, who served in the Civil War, now residing in California; James P., a retired merchant at Peoria. Illinois; Mary, who is the wife of Stephen Chester, a retired merchant living at Rochester, Illinois; Clara; Emma, who is the wife of James Roberts, residing in Madison County: Sarah,

who is the wife of Dewitt Nightingale residing in Peoria County, Illinois. Cora, a halfsister of Mrs Millllolland, is the wife of Professor Dicks. of West Jefferson, Madison County.

Mr. and Mrs. Millholland have two daughters. namely: Edith and Florence C. The former graduated from the Plain City schools and Lake Chautauqua, both in literature and music. She married C. W. Vandegrift who is connected with the faculty of the Wilson Academy at Angelica, New York. The younger daughter is a student in the Marion High School. Tlle family belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Fraternally, Mr. Millholland is affiliated with the Odd Fellows and the Knights of Pythias. Mrs. Millholland is a member of the Eastern Star lodge at Plain City.

DENNIS F. MOLLOY, a prominent business citizen of Marion, engaged in a general contracting business, was born March 7, 1856, in the Province of Ontario, Dominion of Canada, and is a son of Dennis and Mary (Burke) Molloy.

Dennis Molloy, Sr., was born in County Tipperary, Ireland. He followed agricultural pursuits through life and died in 1872. He married Mary Burke, who still survives and has almost reached her 85th birthday. They had seven children, the four survivors being: Edward, who is in the grocery business at Marion; Patrick and Cornelius (twins), the latter of whom is employed in the shops of The Huber Manufacturing Company at Marion; and Dennis F.

Dennis F., Molloy was nine years old when he came to Marion, where he was reared and educated. He engaged in farming for 30 years and later, for five years, in dairying. He also was interested in turnpike and street construction. In 1901, after selling his farm, he moved to Marion and since then has given his whole attention to the contracting business.

In 1885 Mr. Molloy was married to Sarah Lundergan, who is a daughter of James Lundergan, one of the pioneers of Marion County. Mr. and Mrs. Molloy have four children: Edward B., who is a student at Niagara University; Mary, who is a sister of Charity at St. Joseph; and Margaret and Agnes, who are :at school. Mr. Molloy and his family belong to St. Mary's Catholic Church. He is a charter member of the Catholic Knights of Ohio. He has taken considerable interest in local politics and for 10 years was trustee of Marion township.

BRYAN MOLONEY, who is engaged in agricultural pursuits on his farm of 245 acres in Prospect township, was born June 13, 1835, at Kilgobbin, County Kerry, Ireland, and is a son of John and Mary (Shayan) Moloney.

Bryan Moloney, grandfather of our subject, and after whom our subject was named, was a resident of Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland. He was overseer and manager of the business affairs of a gentleman of the town of Mayglass and was considered a man of excellent business judgment. He and his wife, Mary (Moore) Moloney, always lived in Ireland and died in advanced years. They were the parents of five children, namely: John; Patrick, who went to England when a young man, and there married and reared a large family; Elizabeth; Mary; and a daughter deceased in infancy.

John Moloney, father of our subject, was born at Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland, June 24, 1795. He married Mary Shayan, who died when our subject was about 18 months old, leaving five children: Bridget, who married Dennis O'Connel and lives near Prospect; Bryan; Mary, wife of James Farrel, living at Youngstown, Ohio; Patrick, who removed from Delaware in 1815 and was a resident of St. Louis for some time; Jewell, wife of James Drugan, residing at Columbus, Ohio.

Bryan Moloney was reared in Ireland and obtained a good education. In 1847 his father brought the family to this country, landing at Quebec, Canada, July 4th; from there they proceeded to Oswego, New York, via the St. Lawrence River, through Montreal and Kingston; and from Oswego they went to Syracuse, New York, on the railroad. At Syracuse our subject worked for some time in a stove foundry, and later in a tannery operated by a Mr. Walters, who wanted to take Bryan to California, to which our subject's father objected. In 1852 the family located in Delaware County, Ohio. Two years later, Bryan went to work on the farm of David Bush, who was at that time the richest man in Delaware County, and with whom he remained for three years. From there Mr. Moloney removed to Madison County, Ohio, and worked on a farm for Bailey Morgag one year by the month, after which he farmed the place for two years on shares. On April 5, 1865, he came to Marion County and bought from Joseph Tunis 110 acres of his present farm at $30 per acre. The land was principally timber and swamp land without improvements, and with only an old log cabin, much out of, repair, for a dwelling. Mr. Moloney cleared the land, taking out 1,300 cords of wood in one winter, and on October 8, 1875, moved into his present, large, 15-room frame house, which he erected in 1876 he added 86 acres of the old William Gano place to his original purchase, and in 1902 purchased 45 acres of the Moore farm. Mr. Moloney has cleared 125 acres of land. He is engaged in general farming and raises hogs. He is one of the most prosperous farmers of the township, and his success in life is due entirely to his own efforts, having started in business life without, one dollar.

On July 28, 1858, Mr. Moloney was married to Margaret Deen, a daughter of John Deen, of Galion, Ohio. She died December 15, 1875. To this union were born a family of six children, namely: Mary E., deceased; Josephine, who married Frank D. Robinson, the miller of Prospect National Mills, and has two children-Everett and Leslie.; Julia, who married Jacob Schmeltzer, of Green Camp township, and has two children-Rhea and Lucy; James, deceased. who married Margaret McGraw; Margaret, who married Thomas J. McFarland, chief of the Fire Department of Marion, and has five children-Mary, Joseph D., Raymond, Dorothea and Harry Thomas; and Bridget Ann, who lives with our subject. Mr. Moloney was married (second), May 2, 1876, to Joanna Tobin, who was born March 2, 1860, in Preble County, Ohio, and is a daughter of William and Bridget (O'Connell) Tobin. This union resulted in the birth of five children: William P., a practicing lawyer of Marion, who married Mary E. Kelly; Bernard, a graduate of Sterling Medical College, Columbus, Ohio; John E., at home, who teaches school at Centerville; Francis Leo and Evelyn.

William and Bridget Tobin came from Ireland to America in 1852 and located in Preble County, Ohio. Mr. Tobin had been here the previous years with our subject and first settled in Syracuse, New York. They subsequently removed from Preble to Union County, where Mr., Tobin purchased a small farm in Jackson township. In 1901 he retired from active work and located at Marion, where he and his wife now reside. Nine children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Tobin, namely: Mary, born in Ireland, who married John O'Connor, of Marion; Richard, a resident of Prospect; Joanna, the wife our subject; Catherine, who married Thomas Griffin, of Marion; Morris; John; Ellen, who married Farrel Glaize, of Marion; William and James.

Politically Mr. Moloney is a Democrat. He is a member of the Catholic Church.

ABRAHAM MONNETT, deceased, was a pioneer of Marion County, of marked business ability. His grandfather, with his family, moved from Virginia to Ohio in 1800 and settled near Chillicothe. The father of the subject of this sketch, Rev. Jeremiah Monnett, a few years later returned to Virginia and, after marrying Alice Slagle, settled near Cumberland, on the Potomac, where they resided until 1814. He then moved with his family to Pickaway County, Ohio, where he continued to live until 1835, when he located in Crawford County, four miles south of Bucyrus. He was a regularly ordained minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He died in September, 1863.

Abraham Monnett was born October 12, 1811. When his father located in Crawford County, he purchased 40 acres of land in Scott township, Marion County. In June, 1836, he returned to Pickaway County and married Catherine Brougher, who was heir to lands, from the sale of which she realized $2,500. After his marriage, Mr. Monnett became a permanent resident of Scott township, and began to purchase land and handle cattle on a large scale. He assisted in the organization of the Bank of Marion, now the Marion National Bank, and when it was reorganized as the First National Bank of Marion in 1864, he became its president and so remained until his death, March 7, 1881. He was also president of the Crawford County Bank, of Bucyrus. He was the owner at one time of 11,000 acres of land in Marion and Crawford counties. Mr. Monnett reared a large family numbering 12 children. February 8, 1875, Mrs. Monnett died and Mr. Monnett, on May 30, 1877, married Mrs. Jane Johnson, daughter of Samuel Ludwig.

Mr. Monnett was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. To this church he gave liberally. He bestowed a large sum on the Ohio Wesleyan Female College at Delaware, Ohio, in 1850, and on the Ohio Wesleyan University of the same place in 1856.

CHARLES A. MONNETTE, (PICTURE) a very prominent stockman in this section of Ohio, whose portrait accompanies this sketch, has been a resident of Marion for the past six vears, and is the owner of 648 acres of land in Marion and Crawford counties. Mr. Monnette was born in Crawford County, Ohio, November 14, 1871, and is a son of Oliver and Mary E. ( Raymor) Monnette.

The father of our subject was also an extensive dealer in stock and his operations were also carried on in both Marion and Crawford counties. The latter years of his life were passed at Marion, where he died April 1, 1906, his wife having passed away December 22, 1903. They reared a family of five children: Lorin H., deceased; Dimmie, deceased, Millie, wife of J. M. Hamilton, a farmer of Marion township; Charles A.; and Emma E., wife of Harry Lott, of Marion.

Charles A. Monnette was reared and educated in Crawford County. Since the age of :5 years he has been interested in dealing in stock, and profiting by his father's experience he has been very successful. At the present writing, Mr. Monnette is feeding 200 head of cattle, in addition to many head of sheep and hogs. He ships by the car-load and also raises enough to supply the markets of Marion and vicinity. Mr. Monnette also deals largely in horses and holds monthly horse sales at Marion, when he generally disposes of from 50 to 60 horses. It is attended by intending purchasers from all over this section, the methods of sale and the animals offered both being in every way satisfactory.

Mr. Monnette has other business interests, being connected with the Giant Stone Company, of Harrodsburg, Indiana, and with other prosperous concerns.

In 1901 Mr. Monnette was married to Sarah Sweeney, a daughter of the late Patrick Sweeney of Marion, and they have two bright and interesting sons, Walter A. and Harold W.

Mr. Monnette is fraternally associated with the Elks and the Eagles, at Bucyrus, where he formerly resided. He is also a member of the Stock Breeders' Association, and is a director of the Marion Commercial Club.

JAMES M. MONNETT, (PICTURE) a retired farmer and stockman, residing in a beautiful home at No. 710 South State street, Marion, is a representative of one of the pioneer families of Marion County. He was born in the log cabin that was then standing on his father's farm in Scott township, Marion County, Ohio, in 1849, and is a son of Thomas and Hannah (Belt) Monnett and grandson of Thomas Monnett.

The father of James M. Monnett was born in Maryland, from which State he removed to Licking County, Ohio, and in 1830 became a resident of Marion County. He married Hannah Belt and they had nine children, six of whom still survive.

James M. Monnett grew to manhood on his father's farm in Scott township, near the present village of Kirkpatrick, and obtained his education in the old. log schoolhouses of Marion and Crawford counties. In 1871 he took a long trip through the West, extending through Missouri, and during this time he also visited that great stock shipping center, Chicago, returning to Ohio with clearly defined ideas of the success that might be attained through extensive agricultural operations carried on along modern lines. After his marriage in the following year. he rentet 560 acres of land lying in Marion and Crawford counties, for which he paid $1,400 cash rent. Here he went into large stock-raising and dealing, including cattle and hogs. Although many of his friends had doubted the wisdom of his earlier plans when they found that at the end of his first year he had cleared $2,000 they were willing to acknowledge the superiority of his judgment and the excellence of the methods he followed. After three years on the rented farm Mr. Monnett bought 280 acres of land from Messrs. Silverthorn and Hamilton, moved to his own farm and continued the raising and feeding of stock for the market. With his wife he acquired land until they owned 800 acres. Mr. Monnett remained on the farm until 1900, when he removed to Marion, where he had purchased a very desirable home.

In 1872 Mr. Monnett was, married to Martha Markey, a daughter of John and Caroline (Weeks) Markey. Mrs. Monnett's father was one of the early settlers and prominent men of Marion County. He was a native of Stark County, Ohio, where his parents, coming from Maryland, were pioneers; his wife was a native of Vermont. Tlley had six children, namely: Jackson, Marshall, John Henry, George ( deceased ), Martha, and Thomas Benton (deceased). Our subject and wife have six children, namely: Jay Elihu, a farmer of Marion County; Laura, wife of Lawrence Fisher, of Seattle, Washington; Bertha, wife of Ora Howser of Scott township; Viola, wife of Sanford Sickel, of Big Island township; and Brandt and Mandred Harrison, both living at home, the latter being a pupil of the Marion High School.

Mr. Monnett has never taken any very active interest in politics and has refused all political honors. He is an official of Epworth Methodist Episcopal Church. Portraits of Mr. and Mrs. Monnett accompany this sketch.

JOSEPHUS MONNETT, a well-known citizen of Marion, who has been extensively interested in live-stock all his life, resides in a beautiful home at No. 603 North Main street, which he erected and took possession. of some five years ago. Mr. Monnett was born in Scott township, Marion County, Ohio, November 28, 1846, and is a son of Thomas and Hannah (Belt) Monnett, and grandson of Thomas and Nancy A. Monnett. The grandfather, who was born in Maryland near Cumberland on the Potomac, August 25, 1779, owned slaves and conducted a plantation; the grandmother was born January 16, 1787.

The father of Mr. Monnett was born in Maryland and came to Ohio at a very early day, settling in Licking County, Whence be came to Marion County in 1830. The family passed through many hard pioneer experiences, but the parents lived to a good old age and reared a family of nine children, six of whom still survive. The father died in 1859 and the mother in 1854.

Josephus Monnett was educated in the pioneer schools and was reared on his father's farm, where he engaged in farming and in raising and feeding live-stock for many years, becoming one of the leaders in the industry.

In 1871 Mr. Monnett was married to Malinda Carmean, who is a daughter of the late Curtis Carmean, of Ross County, Ohio. They have had seven children, as follows: Hattie, the wife of Rev. Thomas W. Grose, who is the pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, at

Wellington, Ohio, Olive, who is the wife of 0. P. Linn, a farmer of Marion township; Nettie, who is the wife of Howard Ote, secretary of the Young Men's Christian Association, at Marion; Ada, at home; Milo J., a farmer of Scott township, who married Zoe Anderson, of Marion; and Charles C. and Oscar, both deceased. The death of Charles C. and Oscar brought a heavy bereavement upon the family. They passed away within a week of each other, stricken with diphtheria, Charles being six years old and his little brother and playmate, four.

At various times, during his residence in Scott township, Mr. Monnett served on the School Board and was its president. He is mainly interested now in looking after his real estate holdings and in attending to his livestock business. Both he and his wife are members of the Epworth Methodist Episcopal Church, with which he has been connected since he was a young man just attaining his majority.

JACOB F. MOORE, assistant cashier of the Prospect Bank, was born in Pleasant township, Marion County, Ohio, January 8, 1859, and is a son of Humphrey and Elizabeth (Greek) Moore.

The Moore family was established in Marion County by Benjamin Moore, the great-grandfather of Jacob F., who came from Virginia and entered two tracts of 80 acres each in Pleasant township. The deed entitling him to this land and bearing the signature of John Quincy Adams, president of the United States, is preserved by Jacob F. Moore to the present day. The mother of Mr.. Moore was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, and the father in Marion County, where his death took place in 1900, aged 64 years.

Jacob F. Moore was reared on his father's farm and has always retained an interest in agricultural pursuits. He attended school at Owens station, later took a business course at the Delaware Commercial College and for several subsequent years taught school through the winter seasons and farmed during the summer. In 1883 he formed a partnership with Amos C. Mounts under the firm name of Mounts & Moore, for the purpose of conducting a hardware business at Prospect; this continued for two years, when Mr. Moore sold out and resumed teaching and farming for several years. In 1889 he accepted a position as second cashier in the Prospect Bank and remained connected with this institution until 1895, when his election as treasurer of Marion County caused the resignation of his position in the bank. After serving two years as treasurer he became secretary of the Home Building, Savings and Loan Company, of Marion, and served in that position until 1900, when failing health caused him to resign. He then returned to Prospect in order to look after his farming interests. In 1894 he became again associated, as assistant cashier, with the Prospect Bank. Since then he has resided at Prospect although he owns 320 acres of land in Prospect and Pleasant townships, including the old farms his great-grandfather entered.

Mr. Moore was married in 1884, at Prospect, to Elva Wottring Lauer., and they have one daughter, Leah, born August 4, 1885. While he has never become a member of any church, Mr. Moore lends his assistance and support to the cause of Christianity; his wife and daughter are members of the German Reformed Church at Prospect.

Mr. Moore has always been an enterprising and public-spirited citizen. He is a member of Durward Lodge, No. 153, Knights of Pythias. In politics he is a stanch Republican, his ancestors having been Whigs and Republicans. In addition to serving as county treasurer, he filled the office of mayor of Prospect in 1903 and was a member of. the village Board of Education for nine years

WILLIAM MORGENTHAIER, who is engaged in a coopering business at Marion and is secretary of the Marion Milling & Grain Company, was born in Marion in 1858, and is a son of Henry Morgenthaler.

The father of Mr. Morgenthaler was born in Rosswag, Wuerttemberg, Germany and when the family came to America he remained in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and worked at his trade, a brewmaster, until he came to Marion in the '50's. He married Catherine Brauch and they reared their family at Marion, where Mr. Morgenthaler died in 1887. He had been engaged in the coopering business through all his active life, after coming to Marion.

After completing his education, William Morgenthaler learned his father's trade and after the death of the latter succeeded him in business. Mr. Morgenthaler is recognized as a good business man and reliable citizen. He has been a member of the Board of Public Service of Marion for the past five years.

On November 10, 1885, Mr. Morgenthaler was married to Mary E. Kraner, a daughter of John E. Kraner, and they have one child, Olga.

Mr. Morgenthaler is connected with a number of fraternal organizations and is very prominent in the Knights of Pythias, belonging to Canby Lodge, No. 51, and to the Uniforrn Rank, in which he is captain of Marion Company, No. 15. He is also a member of the Deutscher Bund.

HON. GRANT E. MOUSER, Member of Congress from the 13th Congressional District of Ohio is one of the leading Republican politicians of this part of the State and a prominent member of the Marion County bar, being the senior member of the law firm of Mouser & Quigley, at Marion. Mr. Mouser was born at LaRue, Marion County, Ohio, September 11, 1868, and is a son of Dr. J. A. and Sarah (DeLong) Mouser.

On both, sides of the family, Mr. Mouser comes from pioneers. His grandfather, Isaac Mouser, was a native of Virginia, who came to Marion County among the early settlers, founding a family, which has ever since been one of professional distinction. On the maternal side the grandfather was one of the very early settlers of Hardin County, Ohio.

The late Dr. J. A. Mouser served as a surgeon during the Civil War, in which conflict one of his brothers was killed. Three others are prominent lawyers-one at Huron, South Dakota, one at Harvey, Illinois, and the others at San Diego, California. For many years Dr. Mouser was one of the leading physicians and surgeons of Marion County. He married Sarah DeLong and they had nine children, namely: Ambrose, a practicing physician at Latty, Ohio; George, deceased, who was a lawyer at Marion, Indiana; Lloyd, who died while studying medicine; Howard, a law student; Maude, formerly a popular teacher in the LaRue Union School, who is now the wife of William F. Kniffin, a merchant at LaRue; May, who married Frank Holland, a well known railroad man of Frankfort, Indiana; Roy, living at Lincoln, Nebraska; Harold, medical student at Indianapolis, Indiana; and Grant E.

The boyhood and youth of Grant E. Mouser was similar to that of other bright, intelligent and ambitious young men of like condition in life, in Marion County, including the completion of the public school course, subsequent attendance at the Ohio Normal University at Ada and a period of school teaching. Later he prepared for the Cincinnati Law School in the office of Attorney Charles C. Fisher of Marion, in which city he, located after graduation. In the fall of 1892 he was elected prosecuting attorney and in the following year was his party's candidate for city solicitor. He has been a very zealous member of the Republican party ever since attaining his majority and has filled numerous party positions. In 1904 he was elected a member of the 59th Congress fro 13th Congressional District, and was re-elected in 1906.

Mr. Mouser was married on November 28, 1892, to Della E. Ridgway, of Marion County, and they have three children-Helena M., Grant E. and Annabel.

Fraternally, Mr. Mouser is associated with the Knights of Pythias and the Elks.

FRANK EUGENE MOYER, residing on a farm of 85 acres in Prospect township, is one of the most successful and enterprising farmers of the township. He was born November 14, 1864, at Prospect, Ohio, and is a son of Philander H. and Mary (Watkins) Moyer.

Philander Moyer, whose father came from Pennsylvania to Ohio at an early period, was born in Ohio and was one of a family of five children, as follows: Ruth, Philander, Reuben, Rosina. and one that died in infancy. Philander Moyer learned the saddler's trade when quite young, working for four years with J. M. Erick, of Prospect, which was then known as Middletown. After learning the trade, he bought a farm in Prospect township, covered with timber, which is now owned by William Almendinger. he then went to, Jefferson County, Illinois, where he lived for nine years, after which he returned to Prospect and opened a saddlery shop of his own, which he conducted until he purchased the farm which is now owned by his son Frank Eugene. Here he engaged in farming until his death, which took place November 10, 1904, when 65 years old. His wife, Mary Watkins, was born in Prospect township, her father being one of the early pioneers of the township. She died in 1882 at the age of 37 years. They were the parents of nine children, three of whom died unnamed in infancy; the other six were as follows: Frank Eugene; Anna, who married James Kinikin; George; Rose; Ida, wife of Frank Hazen; and Charles.

Frank Eugene Moyer was four years old when his parents moved to Jefferson County, Illinois, and located on a farm. There he attended school during the winter months and assisted with the work during the summer. They subsequently returned to Prospect and settled on the old George Knachel farm, where our subject now resides. Mr. Moyer purchased this farm from his father in 1904 and has always been engaged in agricultural pursuits.

Mr. Moyer was married February 28, 1893, to Ada Kirts, who was born November 15, 1873, on her father's farm in Prospect township, and is a daughter of William and Ruth A. (Williams) Kirts. Michael Kirts, the grandfather of Mrs. Moyer, settled in the northern part of Prospect township as one of the pioneers of the county. Mrs. Moyer was the 13th of a family of 14 children, of whom four died in infancy. The ones that grew up were named as follows: Mary E., Alvin D., Anna E., Martin, John N., Silas S., Eva, Sarah, Thomas and Ada. Two children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Moyer: Ruth M. and Arlus R.

Politically Mr. Moyer is a Democrat and for the past two years has been a member of the Democratic County Central Committee. He served for eight years as constable and is at present township treasurer, serving his second term in that capacity. Fraternally, he is a member of Lodge No. 153, Knights of Pythias, Camp No. 4,102, Modern Woodmen of America and Lodge No. 483, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, all of Prospect, and of the Encampment of the last named order.

PETER MOYER, who is engaged in general farming and stock-raising on a farm of 82 1/2 acres located in section 20, Waldo township, was born September 26, 1856, on the home farm in Waldo township and is a son Peter and Elizabeth (Moyer) Moyer.

Peter Moyer, Sr., was born in German and there reared to manhood on his father's farm. He received a good German education and learned the cooper's trade. When still quite young he came to; America, settling in Maryland where for a short time, he was engaged in farming and also as a mail carrier. From Maryland he came to Marion County, Ohio, and here married Elizabeth Moyer, a distant relative and a daughter of Henry Moyer, a native of Germany who came to America at an-early period and located in Waldo township, Marion County. Ohio, where

he was one of the pioneers. Peter Moyer returned to the farm in Maryland after his marriage but shortly afterwards came to Ohio and on farm near Akron, Ohio, where he remained but a short time. He then drove to Marion County and bought 40 acres of virgin timberland in Waldo township. He and his wife first occupied a log cabin that was on the land, later building a house and barn, besides making many other necessary improvements. Here Peter Moyer's death occurred in 1860 at the age of 55 years. His widow survived him until 1900 when she was in her 77th year. Four children were born to Peter and Elizabeth Moyer, namely: Lavina, the deceased wife of Peter Moyer, who was not related to this branch of the Moyer family; Daniel, who married Catherine Miller; Elizabeth, who first married Conrad Tanner, and after his death became the wife of Thomas Long; and Peter.

Peter Moyer, our subject, was four years old when his father died. He was reared on the home place and attended district school. When still a boy in years he took his place in the field, and assisted his brother in operating the farm for their mother. After his marriage he continued to live on the home farm, renting it for 10 years from his mother, until she sold it and purchased the farm on which he now resides and which he bought from his mother's estate. He was engaged for two years in operating a threshing machine, which he recently sold, and was for some time in the sawmill business with Henry Groll.

Mr. Moyer was first married September 19, 1880, to Viola Boger, a daughter of Simon and Augusta Boger. Two, children were born to this union: Dennis, who died in 1892 at the age of 11 years; and Eliza, born in 1883, who lives at home. Mrs. Moyer died April 21, 1885, and Mr. Mover was subsequently married June 29, 1888, to Mrs. Louisa Reynolds Osborn, widow of Daniel Osborn and a daughter of John and Mirah (Beard) Reynolds. Mrs. Moyer was born November 10, 1865, in Hocking County, Ohio. Mr. Reynolds is a resident of Lancaster, Ohio. where he operates a grist-rnill. Mrs. Reynolds died when Mrs. Moyer was a young girl. Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds were the parents of nine children, as follows Alin, married Salem Pierce;

Emma deceased at theof 14 years; Elizabeth, who married Richard Haden: Louisa; Letty; Alice. widow of Simon Pugh: Mrs. Zelda Stagg: Minnie. who first married James Love, and after his death became the wife of Elza Baete: and Cora, who married Jasper Keiglow.

Mrs. Moyer had one child by her first marriage, Bessie, who married Benjamin Klingel, son of William Klingel, and has one child, Hazel Klingel.

Mr. and Mrs. Moyer have had four children : Lloyd, who works in the Marion Steam Shovel Company works: Zelda, Alma and Harles. Mr. Moyer is a Democrat politically and served as township trustee two terms. He and his family are members of the Reformed Church.

MORRAL BROTHERS, inventors and manufacturers, at Morral, are proprietors of the only corn canning, machinery manufacturing plant in the State, there being only four such plants in the United States. The firm is made up of two brothers, Samuel E. and William W. Morral, who were reared on the farm, and when boys, with very limited means and very discouraging circumstances, began their present business. that of inventing and manufacturing. With most men, their early experience in the venture would have put them out of business. They had the painful misfortune to see much of their first machinery condemned and thrown back upon their hands. But what seemed most dispiriting to others only served to drive them to a calm and more

Morral Brothers have a well-equipped plant, thoroughly modern, and employ a number of expert workman to turn out their different machines. Their output is known all over the country and the following specialties have won public approval: The "Morral" green corn cutting machine. the "Morral" corn cooker-filler, the "Morral" continuous can-wiping, machine, the "Morral" can-labeling machine and the "Morral" corn silk brushing machine. These have been installed in a large number of canning factories in the United States and Canada, a fact which has assisted greatly in adding to the commercial importance of the town of Morral.

1Saniuel Morral, the grandfather of Samuel E. and William W. Morral, was a pioneer settler in Marion County. He was born in Virginia in 1800, and came with his father, Willian Morral, to Pickaway County, Ohio, when quite young. In 1818 his parents moved. bringing him with the rest of their family, to Salt Rock township, Marion County, where they settled. William Morral, above mentioned, was captain under General Hull during the War of 1812. His son Samuel was a successful farmer and owned 430 acres of good land at the time of his death in 1880. The town of Morral, which was laid out in 1874 by himself and others, was on 1and that he owned and was named in his honor. He is remembered as a very successful auctioneer, his services being in demand all over this section to cry sales. He was prominent in all the county's early affairs

Samuel Morral the father of Samuel E. and William W. Morral, was born in Salt Rock township, July 31, 1829. He was married February 16, 1853. to Margaret Harmon, of Wyandot County, Ohio. This union was blessed with 11 children, as follows: Rosa, wife of William S. Lupton, of Bremen, Ohio; John, of LaRue, Ohio; Marion, of Columbus, Ohio; Jennie and Lizzie (twins), the latter deceased at the age of 20 years, the former the wife of L. J. Dennis; Iva, wife of Adam Hartman; Samuel E., a member of the firm of Morral Brothers; Milton J.; William W., a member of the firm of Morral Brothers; Myrtle, wife of Orlie P. Shoots; and Blanche, who died in infancy. Samuel Morral lived in Marion County until 1864, when he with his family moved to Wyandot County, Ohio, where they lived on a farm until 1875, when they came back to Marion County, Samuel Morral purchasing a farm near Morral, Ohio, and building a residence in the town of Morral, which was one of the first residences erected in the town. Samuel Morral was a successful farmer, owned 205 acres of good land, and had much to do with the early affairs of the town of Morral. He with the Washburn brothers built the first grain elevator in the town, and having charge of the business a number of years was well known throughout this section. He took an active part in politics and served a number of years as township trustee and township treasurer. He and his wife took an active part in church work and were charter members of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Morral. Samuel Morral died at Morral, October 7, 1897, aged 68 years; his widow died June 26, 1899, aged 64 years.

SAMUEL E. MORRAL, (PICTURE) the senior member of the firm of Morral Brothers, was born in Salt Rock township, Marion County, Ohio, September 8, 1863. He began his education in Wyandot County and finished it in Marion County. His first marriage took place on March 16, 1892, to Della Showers, who died August 22, 1897. The two children of this union were: Emmazetta, who died aged three years and Oscar G. On January 20, 1898, Mr. Morral was married (second) to Arah J. Showers, a sister of his first wife, both being daughters of Joshua and Elizabeth Showers. One son has been born to this marriage, Harold E.

In addition to his manufacturing interests, Samuel E. Morral owns his residence in Morral and 35 acres of land, which lie within the corporate limits of Morral, and is a stockholder the Morral Banking Company, and the Morral Canning Company, the latter of which he is manager. He and his wife are charter members of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Morral. Mr. Morral is also a charter member of the Knights of Pythias lodge at Morral.

WILLIAM W. MORRAL, (PICTURE) the junior member of the firm of Morral Brothers, was born Crane township, Wyandot County, Ohio, April 16, 1868. On April 24, 1895, he was married to Della Martin, a daughter of John and Sarah (May) Martin, of Morral, Ohio. Mr. Morral takes an active interest in politics and served two terms as township clerk. In addition to his manufacturing interests, William W. Morral owns his residence and other real state in Morral and 62 acres of land which lie within the corporate limits of Morral, and is also a stockholder in the Morral Canning Company, and the Morral Banking Company. Mr. and Mrs. Morral are charter members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of Morral. Mr. Morral is also a charter member of Salt Rock Lodge, No. 883, I. O. O. F., of Morral.

The Morral family has been identified with the improvement and growth of Morral from its earliest days, and as a whole is one of the most substantial families of the county. Portraits of Samuel E. and William W. Morral company this sketch.

MILTON MORRAL, a representative citizen and prosperous farmer of Montgomery township, residing on his valuable, well-improved farm of 320 acres, was born in Wyandot County, Ohio, August 19, 1851, and is a son of William and Mary (Watson) Morral.

The Morral family is one of the old and prominent ones of Marion County, has many representatives among the substantial and leading citizens and has the name perpetuated in the prosperous town of Morral, which was named in honor of our subject's grandfather, Samuel Morral. The latter was born in Virginia, in 1800, and in young manhood came to Ohio and settled in Pickaway County. From there, in the '20's, he came to Marion County, where he at once became a land-owner and took his place among the representative men of his day. His death occurred in 1880. He is survived by two of his children, namely: Rosanna and Matilda (the latter the wife of Jackson Stover), both of whom reside at Morral. Those deceased are: William, Samuel, Sarah and Elizabeth.

William Morral, father of Milton Morral, was born in Salt Rock township, Marion County, Ohio, November 20, 1825. A part of his life was passed in Wyandot County, but after the death of his father he settled permanently in Marion County, where his death occurred in March, 1869. He married Mary Watson, who was born December 26, 1826, and is a daughter of Isaac Watson, a native of Delaware, who was an early settler in Grand Prairie township, Marion County, where he subsequently died. The children of William Morral and wife were: Milton, of this sketch; Minerva Jane, who died in childhood; Samuel, who is a retired farmer, living at Scott Town; David, who is a farmer of Montgomery township; and William L., also a farmer of Montgomery township.

Milton Morral was mainly educated at the LaRue Union School, and at the National Normal University, at Lebanon, Ohio, following which he alternated farming with school teaching, for some seven years. In 1876 he purchased the farm on which be now resides, where he has been successfully engaged in farming and stock-raising ever since.

In young manhood Mr. Morral was united in marriage with Elizabeth H. Hawk, a daughter of Jacob and Mary Hawk, the former of whom died in 1871. The latter survives, aged 71 years. Mr. and Mrs. Morral have a wide acquaintance and many warm friends who enjoy the generous hospitality tendered at their home

Politically, Mr. Morral is identified with the Republican party. He is a very popular citizen of Marion County. He was elected county commissioner in 1895, overcoming a Democratic majority of 380, and was reelected to a second term by 740 majority, being the first Republican in the county elected to succeed himself in that office. He has acceptably held other public offices, has been a member of the School Board on many occasions and for 14 years was township trustee. His years of public service only have served to make him more highly respected and to increase the esteem in which he is universally held.

In addition to his farming interests, Mr. Morral is a member of the board of directors of the LaRue Bank, at LaRue. Fraternally he is a Mason, belonging to LaRue Lodge, No. 463, F. & A. M., and to the council, chapter and commandery at Marion.

WILLIAM LINCOLN MORRAL, a substantial citizen and a leading stockman and wool grower of Montgomery township, where he owns a valuable farm of 180 acres, was born in Montgomery township, Marion County, Ohio, April 2, 1860, and is a son of William and Mary (Watson) Morral.

The paternal grandfather of William L. Morral was Samuel Morral, who was a large land-owner and prominent man in his day. The town of Morral was laid out on the farm he owned, and his descendants still own a large amount of land in that vicinity. Samuel Morral, who was a native of Virginia, settled first in Pickaway County on coming to Ohio; be located in Marion County in the '20's. and died here in 1880, aged 80 years. He was widely known as an auctioneer. When he first settled in this section there were no physicians here, and an Indian doctor treated the sick with herbs. Mr. Morral had large dealings with the Indians. His children were sons two and daughters four, namely Sarah, Elizabeth, Rosanna and Matilda, and Samuel and William.

The maternal grandparents of our subject, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Watson, had one son and two daughters, namely: Edward, who died aged 18 years; Emeline, who married James Long and resides at LaRue, aged 77 years; and Mary, mother of our subject, who was born in Marion County, Ohio, December 26, 1826. Isaac Watson came to Fayette County, Ohio, and then to Marion County, prior to 1825, and was an early settler in Grand Prairie township, He was born in Delaware and died in Grand Prairie township, Marion County.

William Morral, son of Samuel and father of William L., was born in Salt Rock township, Marion County, November 20, 1825. He spent a great deal of his time in Wyandot County, but after the death of his father he returned to Marion County, where he died March 28, 1869. He was the father of four sons and one daughter, as follows: Milton, a prosperous farmer and large land-owner of Montgomery township, who served two terms as commissioner of Marion County; Minerva Jane, who died in childhood; Samuel, a substantial retired farmer, living at Scott Town, who owns some 600 acres of land; David, who resides on a farm adjoining that of our subject; and William L.

William L. Morral received his early education in the district schools and then spent two years in the LaRue Union School. He then returned to the farm and for a number of years engaged in wool buying and stock-raising and still is interested in the same. He has other interests also, being one of the directors of the LaRue Bank and of the LaRue Telephone Company.

On December 25, 1879, Mr. Morral was married to Jennie Huff, a daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Porter) Huff. Both of Mrs. Morral's parents were natives of Belmont County, Ohio; the father was born November 10, 1831, and died November 15, 1901 ; the mother was born in 1832 and died May 18, 1882. Her maternal grandparents were Stuart and Harriet (VanHorn) Porter, and her paternal grandparents were Isaac and Rebecca Huff. Mr. and Mrs. Morral have resided on their present property for the past 28 years. They are noted for their generous hospitality.

Mr. Morral has long been prominent in Masonic circles. He belongs to Lodge No. 463, F. & A. M., at LaRue and both he and wife are members of Chapter No. 98, O. E. S., at the same place. He is also a member of Marion Chapter, No. 62, R. A. M.; Marion Council, No. 2.2, R. & S. M.; and Marion Commandery, No. 36, K. T. all of Marion. Although he has never formally united with the Methodist Episcopal Church, Mr. Morral has always worked for its supremacy in his locality and was one of the most liberal contributors to the building of the new church edifice at DeCliff. In politics he is a stanch Republican.

GEORGE MYERS, a well-known and highly respected citizen of Pleasant township, who resides on his well improved farm of 167 acres located in section 23, was born May 28, 1838, on the home farm in Pleasant township, and is a son of John R. and Mary (Worline) Myers, and a grandson of John Myers.

The Myers family came originally from Germany, but John Myers, the grandfather, was born in York County, Pennsylvania, moved to Baltimore, Maryland, where he married and subsequently moved to Virginia (now West Virginia), and from there to Fairfield County, Ohio. He lived in that locality for about three years and then came to Marion County and entered a quarter-section of land in Pleasant township, in partnership with Henry Berry, and here passed the remainder of his life engaged in farming.

John R. Myers was born in Virginia (now West Virginia), in 1807, and was 15 years old when he came with his parents to Marion County, where he continued to live until the time of his death. He was married at the age of 27 years to Mary Worline, and became the father of the following children, namely: Daniel, deceased; Susanna, who married Frank Young; George; John W.; Mrs. Mahala Cary, deceased; Mrs. Elizabeth McGeachey, deceased; Mrs. Mary Severns, deceased; Nathan; and Samuel, deceased.

George Myers was reared to manhood on his father's farm in Pleasant township. In 1870 he bought his present farm from Charles Stose, on which he has continued to live, with the exception of 11 years, during which time he was a resident of Marion, where he was engaged in a dairy business. In the spring of 1902 he returned to the farm, his son having occupied it during his residence in Marion. He has made a.great many improvements on the place, including the fine, large, 10-room frame house, substantial barns and other necessary buildings. Since his return to the farm, he has been following general farming, raising considerable grain, etc., and is recognized as one of the township's most prosperous agriculturists.

On September 12, 1861, Mr. Myers was united in marriage with Mary Jane King, who passed away July 10, 1871, leaving three children: Ella, who resides at home; Charles Edward, residing in Marion township, who married Bell Bolander and has three children-- Fred L., Rowe and Arthur; and Ralph, residing at Marion, who married Florence Gugle and has five children--Fay, Verna Marie, Margaret, Ruth and John. Mr. Myers married his present wife, Mrs. Alma (Grimes) Freeman, September 9, 1873. Mr. Myers is a Republican and has served as school director. He is a member of the Methodist Church.

LOUIS E. MYERS, attorney-at-law, at Marion and a prominent figure in Republican politics in Marion County, was born October 9, 1874, at LaRue, Marion County, Ohio, and is the oldest son of William J. and Emma (Topliff) Myers.

The Myers family is one of the oldest in Marion County and the Topliff family is connected with the earliest industries of this section. Louis Topliff, the maternal grandfather of Louis E. Myers, was associated with William LaRue in the founding of the town of LaRue. Mr. Topliff operated a grist-mill in the early days and was interested in other enterprises. Both he and Jonathan Myers, the paternal grandfather of our subject were prominent men of their day. On the paternal side the ancestry can be traced so clearly to the Revolutionary War, that our subject is an acceptable member of the Sons of the American Revolution, on account of a patriot forefather.

After graduating from the LaRue High School, Louis E. Myers read law during two summers with Charles C. Fisher, at Marion, and in 1892 he entered the literary department of the University of Cincinnati. In 1896 he was graduated from the Cincinnati Law School and before he was 21 years of age began his practice in the office of Hon. Boston G. Young, where he continued for 18 months. Since then Mr. Myers has practiced alone, meeting with a cordial recognition of his abilities from the bar and the public.

On June 15, 1905, Mr. Myers was married to Miss Ethel Burnett, who is a daughter of the late William C. Burnett, of Detroit, Michigan. They are attendants at St. Paul's Protestant Episcopal Church. Mr. and Mrs. Myers reside at No. 24I South Seffner avenue.

From earliest manhood, Mr. Myers has been active in politics, accepting no offices for himself, but zealously working for the success of his party. Before he had reached his majority he was a member of the Republican County Central Committee; in 1900 and 1901 he was a member of the Marion County Board of Elections, being reappointed for two years in 1904; and at present is vice-chairman of the Republican Executive Committee of Marion County. He is a man of large influence here and has always shown that he has the best interests of the city at heart.