PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM - 401 time until twenty-seven years of age. He may well be called self made in his financial standing, the information which he has acquired, and the habits of industry and uprightness which characterize his life. He and his estimable wife belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church at Moorefield, and he is a member of the Republican party. The lady who ably presides over the home of Mr. Remsberg was known in her girlhood as Martha J. Selsam, and became his wife Nov. 10, 1874. She was born in Maryland, and is a daughter of David and Catherine Selsam, of that State, her father being now deceased. She has borne her husband six children, named respectively: Benjamin D., Katie M., Hattie E., Frank C., Arthur S. and Myrtle H. In 1882 the family removed from their native State to their present home, where prosperity has awaited them, and where they hope for still greater results from their efforts in the years to come. EDWIN RITENOUR HOTSENPILLER. There is probably not a citizen of Clark County more widely or favorably known than he with whose name we introduce this biographical outline, and whose portrait is presented on the opposite page. He is practically independent, financially, being an extensive landowner, and having one farm of seven hundred acres, besides other choice land in Clark County. In 1879 there was discovered in Union County the famous magnetic springs, now a popular resort for a large number of individuals, especially those afflicted with rheumatic and other ailments, for which the springs furnish an almost certain cure. The proprietor has erected convenient buildings, thoroughly equipped with everything necessary for the comfort of patrons, and the springs have attained a wide reputation throughout this and adjoining States. The subject of this notice was born in the city of Chillicothe, Ross County, this State, and is the son of Charles and Amelia (Ritenour) Hotsenpiller, both of whom were born and reared in Frederick County, Va. The paternal grandfather was Jacob Hotsenpiller, who traced his ancestors to Prussia, and who was a regularly ordained minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The family was represented in America probably during the Colonial days, and were numbered among the early pioneers of the Old Dominion. The first transfer made in real estate, in the State of Virginia, was in the name of Hotsenpiller. The father of our subject accompanied his parents from Virginia to Ross County, this State, in 1830, they locating in the then infant town of Chillicothe, where Charles embarked in mercantile business, also carried on farming and became an extensive grain dealer. Owing to the dishonesty of those with whom he was associated in partnership, he lost heavily. His death took place in 1872. The wife and mother is still living and, notwithstanding she is quite aged, is active in mind and body. The five children of the parental family are recorded as follows: Mary E- is the ,wife of J. W. Coles, junior member of the firm of Schindler & Coles, undertakers; Edwin R., our subject, was the second born; Charles W. for many years was a Captain in the United States Army, and is now retired; Eliza H. is the wife of John B. Crain; Kate I. makes her home with her mother, in Springfield. Mr. Hotsenpiller pursued his early studies in the common schools of his native city, and later entered the Ohio Conference High School, after which be became a pupil of the Cincinnati College, from which he was graduated in 1852. His father's failure in business threw him upon his own resources, and he learned the printer's trade, also stereotyping, during the intervals of his attendance at college in Cincinnati. After completing his studies he went to Sandusky. this State, and purchased the Sandusky Register, of which paper he was editor and publisher two years, and which under his good management became a great financial success. Owing to ill-health, however, he was obliged to retire from the arduous duties of a morning daily paper. Early in the year of 1852, Mr. Hotsenpiller went to Dayton, and entered the employ of a stereotyper, to whom he became a very valuable assistant on account of his experience in the business 402 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM. and his natural adaptability' to it. Not having oc-casion to use the money which he earned, he allowed it to remain with his employer until the amount aggregated $1,000. He took a note for the amount, which he subsequently applied to the purchase of a stock of books, stationery and notions, at Springfield, giving his note for the balance, his stock being valued at $5,000. He soon had his goods arranged in a convenient store, and in a short time built up a large trade, which resulted in the rapid accumulation of money. The man, however, from whom he took the $1,000 note failed in business before it became due, thus necessitating the enforced payment of the same by Mr. Hotsenpiller, and this caused him to sell his business in order to meet it. After settling his claim Mr. Hotsenpiller was still left with some means and, in 1880, began dealing in real estate, and in this enterprise was also successful, handling not only local property, but reaching out into different States adjoining. In 1881 he laid out what is known as Hotsenpiller's Addition to the city of Springfield, front which he has realized handsome returns. Later, owing to the condition of his health, he went to the magnetic springs in Union County, which afforded him relief in such a short time that, in 1885, he determined upon purchasing the springs, which he did, and soon had arranged for the erection of various needed buildings, including the Park Hotel and magnetic bath house, cottages and various other structures. Near by is the lake which receives the surplus water from the springs, by which it is partly surrounded, and which forms a beautiful sheet of water. The hotel has the capacity for for accommodating one hundred and fifty guests, while the numerous cottages adjacent are con-veniently furnished suitable for the temporary use of famihes. The springs are not only a healthy resort, but furnish a quiet retreat for any who wish to avail themselves of summer rest and recuperation. Mr. Hotsenpiller spends most of his time, especially during the summer months, at the springs, while at the same time he looks after his lands and the Rock Point Mills, in Clark County, of which he is proprietor. He was one of the original stock-holders of the Springfield Brass Company, of Which he was made President, and he is also a stockholder in the Champion Electric Light Company at Springfield. Socially, he belongs to Clark Lodge, No. 101, A. F. & A. M., and Moncrieffe Lodge, No. 33, K. of P. Mr. Hotsenpiller is unmarried. He is possessed of more than ordinary intelligence, and that genial and companionable disposition which has drawn around him hosts of friends. He is recognized as one of the most valued citizens of Clark County, and has contributed his full quota to the further-ance of its best interests. EDWIN F. HILL is well known to business men in Springfield as the Secretary and Treasurer of the Champion Chemical Company, which was incorporated in May, 1888. The business of the company is the manufacture of embalming fluid and the Boyd Burglar Proof Grave Vaults. Mr. Hill is the originator of the embalming fluid business and also the founder of the stock company which now controls it. He has manifested such qualifications for a business career as have given him an excellent standing in commercial circles, while his social qualities make him a popu- lar member of various lodges and the society of the city in which he makes his home. He is a native of Springfield, where he first saw the light of day August 4, 1849. The subject of this biographical notice received his early education in the schools of Springfield, continuing his studies during his youth and becoming possessed of much practical knowledge. Upon beginning his business career he became connected with the firm of Deardorf, Millen & Co., manufacturers of coffins, as a traveling salesman. Subsequently he became a member of the firm of Boyd, Hill & Co., manufacturers of caskets, and in 1887 he started the manufacture of the embalming fluid, during the same years being also a member of the firm of E. F. Hill & Co. When the stock company was formed and incorporated, Dr. A. A. Baker was made President, S. E. Baker Vice-President, and PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM - 403 Mr. Hill Secretary and Treasurer. The Champion Chemical company has built up a thriving business and finds a ready sale for their goods in the North, South, East and West. Their fine works are an ornament to the manufacturing districts of the city and afford employment to-a number of men, thus adding to the other trade of the city. Mr. Hill is a member of Clark Lodge No. 101, F. & A. M.; of Springfield Chapter No. 48, R. A. M.; and Springfield Council No. 17, Royal and Select Masters. he is a member of the First Presbyterian Church to which his wife and daughter also belong-, JAMES H. KYLE. In December, 1870, Mr. Kyle, who is a native of this county, opened a livery and feed stable in Xenia, which he since conducted successfully and he is now in the enjoyment of a flourishing business. His main building is of brick, 100x74 feet in dimensions, and in the rear is a frame structure forty feet square, within which are all the equipments necessary for time carrying on of the enterprise, which receives its patronage from the, leading people of this vicinity. The interests of Mr. Kyle have centered in Greene County all his life, as he has grown with its growth and advanced in proportion to its prosperity- He was born February 12, 1838, two wiles north of Xenia, at the homestead of his parents, James. and Delilah (Gartrell) Kyle, who were natives of Pennsylvania, and came each with their respective parents to this county as early as 1825. The father secured a tract of land and prosecuted agriculture all his life. He departed hence in 1861, aged sixty-five years. He had been a peaceful and law-abiding citizen, honest and industrious, and enjoyed the esteem and confidence of all who knew him. The mother passed away in 1884, at the advanced age of eighty-six years; she was a lady of many estimable qualities and a devoted member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The parental household included five children, viz.: Samuel, Sarah J., James H.; Margaret, who died, after her marriage to Simon Sidenstek, when about thirty years old, and William. The Kyle family is of Scotch-Irish ancestry, while the Gartrell's originated in Germany. Mr. Kyle began to "paddle his own canoe" when a had of eight years, leaving the parental roof and employing himself at whatever he could find to do until a youth of sixteen. He then commenced an apprenticeship at the carpenter's trade, which he prosecuted until after the outbreak of the Civil War. In August, 1862, he enlisted as a Union soldier in Company H, Ninety-fourth Ohio Infantry, and was with his regiment at all the battles in which it participated, including some of the most important engagements of the war- He met the enemy in front of Richmond, and was at Perryville, Chattanooga and Atlanta, also at Chickamauga where he was slightly wounded. At Bentonville he received a wound in the right arm which later necessitated its amputation. Shortly afterward he was sent to the hospital on East River, N. Y-, by the way of Charleston, S. C., and thence to Newberne. He was discharged from the hospital in the summer of 1865, and returning to Xenia was elected Town Clerk, which office he held for a period of seven years. He was United States Assessor two years, served eleven months as Inspector and was Deputy Sheriff four years. In 1874, he was elected Sheriff of Greene County, which office he held two terms. Mr. Kyle was married, in May, 1876, to Miss Lottie, daughter of Daniel and Mary Brubaker. This lady was born in Franklin County, Ohio. Her parents were natives of Pennsylvania and are stil living. Of this union there have been born no children. AARON CRITES is one of the leading farmers and stock-raisers of Spring Valley Township, Greene County, his home farm being one of the finest in the entire valley, and comprising one hundred and ninety acres of land. It has been carefully and intelligently conducted, and presents an attractive appearance to the eye of the passer-by, evincing its productiveness and 404 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM. the thrift of its owner. He also owns another farm of one hundred acres in Greene County. He has served in' local positions, and is an honored and respected member of the community. He belongs to the Free & Accepted Masons and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and both he and his wife are active members of the Methodist. Episcopal Church. The birthplace of Mr. Crites is New Creek, Grant County, W.Va., his natal day having been February 23, 1840. He was reared on a farm, and in his youfh removed with his parents to this State, where the most of his education was obtained. His school privileges wore quite limited, but although he has not the extended knowledge sometimes obtained in the schoolroom, he is intelligent and well informed, his native intelligence and the resources to which anyone desirous of information can have access, having given him a large fund of information. When twenty-one years old Mr. Crifes began his career in life, meeting with some discouragements and having some disadvantages to overcome, but gradually and surely reaching a position of financial comfort. On the 18th of February, 1872, he was united in marriage with Margaret E., widow of Lewis W. Babb, who was born on the place where she now resides. Her natal day was March 19, 1839, and she is a; daughter of Robert and Sarah (Coppic) Evans. The happy union has been blessed by the. birth of two children—William E. and Sarah May. The subject of this sketch truces his paternal ancestry back to Germany, the first of the line in this country being his grandfather, Jacob Crites. He had six sons—Jacob, John, Solomon, Joel, Phillip and Jonathan. Joel Crites married Sarah, daughter of Joseph and Catherine (Bond) Crites, of West Virginia, his own native State having been Pennsylvania. They had nine children— Clara, wife of George W. Fletcher, of Missouri; Aaron; John, now living in Nebraska, who belonged to the One Hundred and Tenth Ohio Infantry during the late war; Hannah, Sarah; Jane, now Mrs. Parks; Abraham and Isaac (twins); and Lovina, who died in Ohio. The latter was twice married, her first husband being John Shoemaker, and the second John Jackson- The mother of this family died in 1838, and the father subsequently married Nancy Shoemaker, of Greene County, who bore three children—William, now deceased, Clara and Mary. Joel Crites was and still is a farmer. In 1855 he came to this State, residing for a year in Spring Valley Township, Greene County, and thence going to Montgomery County, Ill., where he remained two years. He then returned to the Buckeye State, remaining there until the spring of 1862, when he changed his abode to DeKalb County, Mo., where he is still living. In politics, he is a Democrat. The parents of our subject were members of the Lutheran Church in West Virginia, but on coming to Ohio they became identified with the Methodist Episcopal denomination. JAMES WILLOUGHBY. In the career of the subject of this notice we have that of a man who has made for himself an admirable record as an individual and a citizen, and who has endeavored to carry out the best principles of true manhood as far as in him lay. The fact that he is highly spoken of by those who have known him for many years past is sufficient indication of his true character and the manner in which he has performed his obligations to his family and his fellow men. He remains a resident of his native county of Clark, and first opened his eyes to the light in Moorefield Township, March 12, 1831. His parents were William and Ellen (Clark) Willoughby, the father a native of Connecticut and the mother of Clark County, this State. Mr. Willoughby was deprived by death of the affectionate care of his mother when a little lad of six years. His father, however, lived to be ninety years old, dying in 1888 at his home in Decatur, Ill. William Willoughby came to Clark County with his parents when a bpy, and in early manhood taught school in this and Champaign Counties. After his marriage he lived for a time in Clark County, then removed to Champaign County,where he resided for a time, but finally returned and tak- PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM - 405 ing up his abode in Springfield, was a resident of that city for over a quarter of a century. Then went to Decatur. Ill., where he spent the closing years of his life. The father of our subject was twice married and of the children born to him there are now living, James of this sketch; Mary, a resident of Decatur, Ill.; Leaven, likewise of that city, and John, a resident of DeWitt County, Ill. The elder Willoughby when becoming a voting citizen identified himself with the old Whig party but upon its abandonment he wheeled into the Republican ranks. He was a man of note in his community and one whose opinions were generally respected. He did a large amount of pioneer labor, being well fitted by nature and acquirements to grapple with the difficulties which fall to the common lot of those who make their home in a new country- The subject of this sketch spent his early years at home with his father, and from the age of nineteen until thirty assisted in driving cattle across the Alleghany Mountains from Illinois and Ohio to Lancaster, York and Chester Counties, Pa., also to the city of Philadelphia. His education was necessarily somewhat limited, but his habit of reading and observation conspired to`make him a well-informed man. He remained a bachelor until thirty-five years old and was then married October 9, 1866, to Miss Mary Maxwell, who was born in Clark County and is the daughter of Thomas and Eliza (McCullough) Maxwell who were among its pioneer settlers. They are still living and residents of Hamilton this State- Mr. Maxwell was a native of Virginia and came to Ohio with his parents when about six years old, they settling in Moorefield Township. After marriage they remained residents of this township many years, then removed to Hamilton. Of the five children born to them only three are living: Henry, a resident of Moorefield; Catherine, the wife of James Rose, of Kentucky and Mrs. Willoughby. The mother was born near Wrest Liberty where her parents settled at it very early day. Mr. Maxwell is a highly respected citizen and in former years was a member of the old Whig party. After its abandonment he identified himself with the Republicans of whose principles lre is a warm supporter. Mrs. Willoughby was born in Clark County, November 12, 1848, and remained with her parents until trer marriage. Her union with our subject has resulted in the birth of three children: William, Ida, the wife of James Rollins, of Champaign County, and Horace, of this county. Mr. Willoughby settled upon his present farm in the spring of 1883 and gives his attention to the careful cultivation of his land, beheving with Horace Greeley, that a small amount well tilled is of more value than a larger area partially neglected. He has been an interested eyewitness of the growth and development of Clark County and has always been a conscientious voter, casting his ballot continuously in Moorefield Township since reaching his majority. In the fall of 1864 he traveled all the way from Illinois hither, in order to vote for Abraham Lincoln for President, bearing cheerfully his own expenses. He assisted in hauling the gravel from the pit in Springfield to grade the first railroad running through the place to Xenia, and has had a hand in various other enterprises calculated to advance the material interests of Clark County. He may reasonably feel that he has made for himself a good record and that he is amply worthy of being represented in a work designed to perpetuate the names and deeds of both the pioneers and the native-born sons of the Buckeye State. GEORGE ENGEL. This enterprising German citizen is one of the leading nurserymen of Southern Ohio, dealing in all kinds of nursery stock, a business which he has prosecuted successfully since the spring of 1878. That year he came to Xenia from Louisville. Ky., and purchased the greenhouse of T. G. Wilson, in the western part of the city. From a modest beginning he has steadily progressed until he is not only well-to-do financially, but has attained an enviable reputation in connection with his business. The first twenty-five years of Mr. Engel's life were spent on the other side of the Atlantic in the Grand Duchy of Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, where his birth took place December 25, 1848. He was 406 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM. reared to the business of a, florist, which his father before him had followed successfully. He remained under the parental roof during. his boyhood and in accordance with the laws and customs of his native country, was placed in school when a lad of six years and pursued his studies quite steadily until fourteen. He was trained to habits of industry and economy and these, added to the natural traits which he had inherited from a substantial ancestry, provided him with the surest capital by which to attain success in life. In 1873 Mr. Engel leaving his native land embarked on a vessel at Bremen and sailed to the West Indies. In the fall of 1874 he determined to seek the United States. Landing in Brooklyn he sojourned there two years where he was employ in a greenhouse and then going to Louisville, Ky., he sojourned there about eighteen months. His next removal was to Xenia of which he has since been a resident. During his sojourn in his native land Mr. Engel served a year and a half in the Hessian Army, participating in the Franco-Prussian War. He served under Gen. Mantofel and met the enemy in several hard-fought battles. His bravery and fidelity to duty were such as to secure him the respect of his comrades and the approval of his superiors, and at the close of the conflict he was given an honorable discharge—a trophy which he still preserves with care. In 1881 he identified himself with the In-dependent Order of Odd Fellows at Xenia, with which he is still connected. He is also a, Knight of Pythias and a Knight of Honor and belongs order of Red Men, and is a sound Republican. CLIFTN M. NICHOLS, for thirty-live years editor of the Springfield Daily Republic and its predecessors and successors, has been for that period prominently identified with every movement having for its object the moral and material welfare of the community. Such has been his zeal, activity and courage in behalf of every good cause and in the pf the interests and growth of Springfield, that it has justly been said that to few other men is the city more largely indebted for its rapid progress and wide reputation. As editor of the Springfield Republic, Mr. Nichols used the columns of that paper with the skill of an accomplished writer to spread the fame of Springfield and its great industrial enterprises, with a degree of success which the marked prosperity of the city clearly attests. He rendered special service in the war for the maintenance of the Union and was for five months Every front as a volunteer soldier. Every project which aimed at the advancement of the public interest in any way, if not originated by him, as many such projects have been, was always sure to seek and readily obtain his efficient co-operation. Clifton M. Nichols was born in Westfield, Chautauqua County, N. Y., June 14, 1830, and wa.s the eldest son of Wiseman Claggett and Fivilla (Cass) Nichols, the father a native of Thetford, Vt., and the mother of Stratford, N. H. Jonathan and Triphemia (Sackett) Nichols, the grandparents of our subject, were natives of Bolton, Mass., and of Kent, Litchfield Conn. respectively. Clifton M. was a resident of Mayville, N. Y., from 1837 to 1840; of Portland, N. Y., from 1840 to 1848, and of Oberlin, Ohio, from 1848 to 1852, in which year he went to Cincinnati and from there to Springfield in April, 1854, where he has since resided. Though wholly free from sectarian bitterness, Mr. Nichols has throughout his entire life taken an active and leading part in religious movements, in the advocacy of temperance principles and in behalf of popular education. As a Sunday-school worker he is widely known, having been called to the Presidency of the Ohio Sunday-school Union as a result of his untiring labors and recognized usefulness in that field. In June, 1880, he repre-sented the Union and the Congregational Association of Ohio, at the Raikes Centennial World's Sunday-school Convention, held at London, England. Mr. Nichols went to Europe again with his wife, Mrs. Frances Henrietta (Keith) Nichols, in 1882, and visited various portions of England, Scotland and France. The Republic newspaper formed alliances and was consolidated with other journals, being known PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM - 407 in the year 1884 as the Globe-Republic, again as simply the Republic and since 1888 as the Republic-Times, of which paper he was the editor-in-chief until he resigned this position to take the Superintendency of the Board of Trade, in the management of the affairs of which he has exhibited rare skill, energy and unflagging industry. To a cultivated mind, rare talents, a familiar knowledge and keenly appreciative taste in literature, good ability as a writer, public speaker and lecturer, Mr. Nichols adds such qualities as a worthy citizen, good neighbor and personal friend as have secured for him the warm esteem of the community in which he lives. In addition to his regular newspaper work he is a regular contributor to such journals as the New York Tribune, the Congregationalist, of Boston, the Advance, of Chicago, and the Golden Rule, of Boston, and has also contributed to the Sunday-School Times, of Philadelphia. ROLLA DAVIS. Among the business men of Belbrook, Greene County, no man bears a higher reputation for personal character and business integrity and tact than the gentleman whose name initiates this sketch. Two years since he bought out the establishment of M. D. Smith, and added notions and hardware to the grocery stock that had been carried; his business now amounts to $6,000 per year, and gives promise of still farther sales in time to come. Mr. Davis owns a frne farm of ninety acres, seventy of which are under the plow, furnished with a good house, adequate barns and other buildings, and well stocked. It is rented out, and his entire attention is devoted to his business interests in the village, and to the service of his fellow-men as a township official, and in church work. The father of the gentleman of whom we write was a prominent man in this locality for a number of years, and the name of Jonathan Davis belongs to the history of this section. He was born in Delaware, but came to Ohio when a poor boy, first working out on a farm and in a sawmill. By hard work, strict integrity, and wise economy he accumulated an estate valued at $70,000. He married Roxann Silvers, who bore him four children, three of whom arc now living. She having been removed from him by death, he became the husband of Sarah Ann Darst. Their union resulted in the birth of eight children, six of whom survive. He departed this life in 1875, and his widow in 1880. For thirty years he was an Elder in the Disciples Church. A further account of his history will be found in the sketch of Mrs. Daniel Wilson. Jacob Davis, the oldest brother of our subject, died March 13, 1890, aged forty-eight years and ten months, leaving a widow. He was an Elder in the Christian Church. Jonathan, a brother two years older than our subject, gave his life to his country, being a member of the One Hundred and Eighty-third Ohio Infantry during the Civil War. He was wounded at Duck River, Tenn., and died in the hospital at Louisville, Ky., his body being brought home and interred in the cemetery near Bellbrook. He was an earnest Christian, and took an active part in devotional exercises in the camp. The subject of this biographical sketch was born on the home farm in Greene County, May 4, 1845, and after receiving a good common-school education spent one year in study at the Christian University near Indianapolis, Ind. During his boyhood he acquired such a knowledge of farming as is obtained by any intelligent youth who is reared upon a farm, and laid the foundation for future success in agricultural work. He began life for himself at the age of twenty years, and for fourteen years was engaged in tilling the. soil. He afterward took an agency for the sal€ of agricultural implements, and was occupied in this work some seven years. His next enterprise was the mercantile business, in which he is now engaged, and in which he is giving proof of the fact that his business abilities are such as to adapt him to a life of trade. The attractive home of Mr. Davis is presided over by a lady of more than ordinary intelligence, of refinement and Christian character, who bore the maiden name of Catherine Haines. Her parents, Ezra and Susan (Dunwiddie) Haines, are numbered among the old settlers in this section, to which her father came poor, and in which he acquired a fortune and became prominent and influential. He 408 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM. died in 1884, but his widow is still living, having now reached the ripe age of fourscore years. Their family comprised ten children, all yet living but one. Mrs. Davis was born September 10, 1848, and although her studies were prosecuted in the common schools she obtained a very thorough knowledge of the English branches. Her marriage was celebrated March 13, 1867, and the happy union has been blessed by the birth of six children —Allan Henry, Susan, Jennie, Maud, James and Arthur H. Mr. Davis has been Supervisor of Sugar Creek Township five terms, and is now serving his fourth year as Township Trustee. He has served on the School Board seven years, and has also been a member of the Common Council of Bellbrook. For twenty-six years he has been identified with the Church of Christ, and is one of its most ardent supporters, being an active worker in the Sunday-school, in which he has been a teacher for several years, and wielding a decided influence for the cause of Christianity. His wife holds membership in the Baptist Church. For some fifteen years past he has been much interested in political affairs, affiliating with the Republican party, and exerting a strong influence in the political arena. He has frequently served as delegate to county conventions, and has also sat in State and Congressional conventions. JOHN H. COOPER, Probate Judge of Greene County, was elected to that position in 1884, qualifying for office February 9, 1885. At the expiration of the term of three years, which is the length of service in Ohio, he was continued in office, having been re-elected in 1887. He is filling the position acceptably to the people and with credit to himself- Judge Cooper is a man of excellent business and judicial ability, and of Christian character, and stands high in the estimation of his fellow-men. Judge Cooper is a son of the Rev. Ebenezer Cooper, of the Reformed Presbyterian Church, who was born in South Carolina, in 1792. Al though South Carolina was his home during his youth, Ebenezer Cooper was educated at New York City, and took his theological course of study at Philadelphia. Upon completing his education he returned to the South to enter the ministry there, his first charge being at Fayettville, Tenn. After leaving that State he took charge of a church in Fayette County, Ind., where he continued his ministerial labors until he lost his health. Resigning and giving up all connection with an active pastorate, he removed to Cedarville, this county, where he spent the remainder of his life. In the locations where he had labored he was one of the pioneer ministers. After completing his education he married Miss Jane McMillan, of South Carolina, who survived until 1888- They reared a family of six boys and one girl, of whom the Rev. James H. is now living in Highland County; Robert F. in Georgia; and W. R. M. in Findley, this State. Judge Cooper was born in Fayette County, Tenn-, January 13, 1831, and came to this county when about sixteen years old, with his grandfather, Daniel McMillan, one of the old pioneers. Tire lad attended school in Xenia, with his uncle Daniel McMillan, Jr., the famous cattleman of this country. After finishing his schooling he entered the store of James C. McMillan, for .whom he clerked a number of years. He then went into business as a member of the firm of Stark, Lytle & Cooper, dealers in general dry-goods, groceries, boots and shoes, carpets, etc-, continuing the connection until 1861. He next associated himself with W. C. Hutchinson, continuing an active member of the firm of Cooper & Hutchinson until 1879, when he was elected County Treasurer. He was re-elected to a second term, and continued in the office until called by the people to occupy the position of which he is now the incumbent. His entire time is given to the duties of his office, and to those of private life, and for several years past he has been entirely withdrawn from business. In Xenia, October 19, 1859, Judge Cooper was united in marriage with Miss Julia Platter, a daughter of Christian Platter, who was born in Ross County, October 19, 1840- Tilt happy union has resulted in the birth of five children, three of PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM - 411 whom died from scarlet fever, at ages varying from from four to eight years; Belle died in 1888, at the age of seventeen; Emily P., a healthy, bright and active infant; was born January 6, 1889. Judge Cooper belongs to the Republican party, by which he was first nominated to an office of public trust. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church, in which he has been an Elder for many years. GILES KIMBLE. One of the prominent farmers of Pleasant Township is Mr. Kimble, who has resided in Clark County more than half a century, and whose portrait will be noticed on the opposite page. During the long years of his residence here, he has witnessed a decided change in the appearance of the country, its population, and civilization, and takes a just pride in the fact that he has borne a share in the labors which have produced its present fine condition. He is respected by a large circle of acquaintances to whom his sterling qualities of mind and character are well known. Our subject is descended in the second generation from Giles Kimble, a native of England, who (Ame to America and settled in Maryland. His occupation was that of a farmer. He had two sons and two daughters: Martha, Irilla, John, and a son who died when quite young. John Kimble, who. was horn in Maryland, married Nancy Ford, a native of North Carolina, who died about 1827. She left eight children, named respectively: Sarah, Martha, George, Giles, John, Ford, Nancy, and Ellen, all of whom married, except Nancy. The second wife of John Kimble was Sarah Morland, who died in 1852, leaving two children, Alexander and Anna. In September, 1816, John Kimble and his family removed from their home in Maryland to Guernsey County, Ohio, the journey being. accomplished in wagons, according to the primitive method. That county was the home of the parents until their death, the father of our subject dying in August, 1863, at the age of eighty-two years. He was a carpenter by trade and had accumulated about seventy acres of good land. Politically, he was first a Whig, and afterward a Republican. In Hartford County, Md., Giles Kimble was born January 8, 1815, and was therefore not yet two years old when his parents came to Ohio. He was reared on a farm and enjoyed a limited attendance in the pioneer schools that were held in a log cabin to and from which he walked the distance of four miles. He remained under the parental roof until twenty-one years of age, and the winter following went with an older brother to Logan County, where he worked by the month until July, 1837. He then came to Clark County, and in Harmony Township obtained work by the month, continuing the same three years, his employer being James Turner. A short time after his marriage he began renting land, and in November, 1846, located upon ninety-four acres where he now resides. Beginning his own career without capital other than that with which nature and training had endowed him, he has made a financial success and now owns a comfortable estate of one hundred and seventy-six acres. he has reared a large family and yet has been able to place himself in a condition which promises comfort in his old age. On October 24, 1839, Mr. Kimble led to the hymeneal altar Miss Eveline, daughter of Samuel and Leah (Jones) Turner, of Harmony Township. Mrs. Kimble was born in that township, January 27, 1823. She has borne her husband twelve children: Nancy J., Samuel, Mathewson, William, Francis, Alfred, Elizabeth A., Alzina, Aaron T., Mary E., Clara A., and Andrew. Nancy is the wife of James Baird; Samuel died when two and one-half years old; Mathewson served in Company F, Forty-eighth and Eightieth Ohio Cavalry during the war, and William who died when twenty-seven years old had served in Company F, One Hundred and Eighty-sixth Ohio Infantry; Elizabeth is the wife of Charles Hodge; Mary married Thomas Eberhart; and Clara is the wife of Grant McCartney. The father of Mrs. Kimble was twice married. His first wife bore him three children, namely: Eveline (Mrs. Kimble), Nancy and Andrew. His second wife, formerly Miss Jane Sewell, reared four children: Madison, Aaron S., Franklin B. and 412 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM. Abigail J. Mr. Turner and his wife were from Maryland and Pennsylvania respectively. He was a son of Samuel and Jane (Vance) Turner, and was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. EPHRAIM SHELLABARGER. There is, probably, not within the limits of Clark County a more thorough or skillful farmer than the subject of this notice, who is the owner of a fine homestead on section 5, Mad River Township. This embraces three hundred acres of choice land which under the careful management of the proprietor yields annually handsome returns. It is considered one of the best stock farms in the county, being naturally adapted to this purpose on account of its numerous springs of water which issue in unfailing streams from the solid rock. Mr. Shellabarger in former years made a specialty of full-blooded Poland-China swine, but later on account of the cholera which committed great ravages among these animals, he abandoned the industry, although he had the most convenient arrangements for feeding, care, etc., in the whole county. He now gives his attention mostly to the breeding of cattle and is quite extensively- interested in bee keeping, having a thriving apiary. All his surroundings indicate more than ordinary enterprise and it is evident that he has contributed his full share in furthering the agricultural interests of Clark County. The Shellabarger family was first represented in Mad River Township by the paternal grandfather of our subject who settled in it at a very early day. In the sketch of Martin Shellabarger the paternal uncle of our subject, will be found a more extended history of the family. Reuben Shellabarger, the father, was reared to farming pursuits and when starting in life for himself without other resources than his own industry and resolution, went into debt for one hundred and twelve acres of land on section 6, Mad River Township. He put up a log house, cleared the forest around him and brought the soil to a good state of cultivation, making his home there until 1862- In the meantime he had been prospered and now purchased two hundred acres of the old Galloway farm, going into debt for this also. With the aid of his boys, however, he reheved the property from incumbrance and spent his last years in the midst of comfort and plenty. Reuben Shellabarger was a very active man in his community, holding the office of Township Trustee for years. He was also a land appraiser and one of the most prominent members of the Christian. Church in which he officiated as Elder for many years prior to his death. Politically, he was a sound Democrat, a man of decided views and one who held to his convictions with all the natural strength of his character. He was temperate in all respects, using neither whisky or tobacco in any form. He departed this life at the old homestead October 27, 1889, when seventy-five years old. Of a jovial and genial disposition, he made friends wherever he went and was not only mourned by his immediate family, but by the entire community. Mrs. Elizabeth (Baker) Shellabarger, the mother of our subject, was born in Mad River Township, Clark County, and was the daughter of Melyn Baker one of its earhest settlers. She passed away on September 5, 1873, several years prior to the de-cease of her husband and like him, was an active member of the Christian Church. There had been born to them ten children of whom seven are living, our subject being the eldest: Melyn, (a farmer) Minerva, (Mrs. Dolbeer) and Sarah, (Mrs Smith), are all residents of Mad River Township, Clark County; Rebecca, (Mrs. Dunkel) Elizabeth, (Mrs. Athy) and Irene, (Mrs. Miller) are all living at Enon. Ephraim Shellabarger was born at the old homestead near Enon, September 28, 1837, and spent his boyhood days after the manner of most farmer's sons, assisting in the development of the new land and obtaining such education as was afforded by the district school. He took charge of the farm at about the time of reaching his majority and remained there until a man of twenty-seven years. In the meantime he was married, December 22, 1863, at the bride's home in Mad River Township, to Miss Jane E., daughter of Isaac N, Dolbeer. The latter was one of the earliest settlers of this region, to which he had emigrated from New Jer- PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM - 413 sey. He followed various pursuits, including farming and served as Justice of the Peace for many years. He is still living and a resident of Springfield, being now seventy-five years old. Mrs. Shellabarger acquired a common-school education and remained tinder the parental roof until becoming the mistress of her own home. The newly wedded pair began the journey of life together at the old Galloway farm, which the father of our subject had purchased, and which the latter and his brother operated in partnership until it was paid for and then received a deed for one-half of it. In 1874, he purchased his brother's interest in the property and is now the sole proprietor. In 1887, Mr. Shellabarger purchased the Francis Johnson farm of one hundred and ninety-eight acres, paying therefor the snug 'sum of $15,000. He thus has three farms and need not worry about being provided for in his old age. Like his father before him he votes the straight Democratic ticket and has been quite prominent in local affairs, serving as a delegate to the county conventions, but has steadily declined to assume the responsibilities of offrce, although frequently solicited to do so. In his religious behef he inclines to the doctrines of the Christian Church. JOHN WOODROW. He with whose name we introduce this biographical outline bears the distinction of being one of the oldest living settlers of Clark County. He is a veteran of eighty-five years, having been born April 4, 1805, and is a native of Fayette County, Pa. Few men have witnessed the growth and development of the Buckeye State with warmer interest or felt greater pride in the position which she holds to-day among the great commonwealths of the West. The immediate progenitors of our subject were James and Fanny (Stutzman) Woodrow, who were natives of Pennsylvania and the latter of German descent. The Woodrow family traces its ancestry to England. James Woodrow and his estimable wife were called from earth when their son John was less than three years old, and he was then taken into the home of one Daniel Rouzer, of Miami County, this State. With him he came to Clark County when a had of ten years. They settled in Springfield Township during its pioneer days and young Woodrow remained a member of Mr. Rouzer's family until a youth of eighteen years and until the death of his benefactor, which took place in 1823. He then struck out for himself, equipped with little more than the resources with which nature had endowed him, having a very limited education and not much experience of the world. His industry and honesty, however, secured friends for him wherever he went. When coming to Clark County, Springfield was but a hamlet of a few log huts and the country around was practically a wilderness. When about twenty-two years old Mr. Woodrow, under David Pettigrew, of Springfield, commenced an apprenticeship at wood turning, serving three years, and thereafter followed this in connection with chair-making and the manufacture of spinning-wheels for the long period of, probably, sixty years. When a young man of twenty-four, he was married, March 8, 1829, to Miss Mary Berry. This lady was born in Greenbrier County, Va., November 25, 1806, and is a daughter of James and Isabel (Best) Berry, who were likewise pioneer settlers of Clark County, having emigrated hither as early as 1808. Mrs. Woodrow was then but two years old- She remained with her parents, obtaining her education in the primitive schools and becoming familiar with all useful household duties. Of her union with our subject there was born a family of seven children, only two of whom are living—David N. and Laura B. The deceased are: Mary E., William W., Martha, Sarah A. and one who died in infancy unnamed. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow settled in Springfield, where the family lived until removing to the present homestead in Moorefield Township, in June, 1888- Mr. Woodrow, besides this property, has a house and lot on Factory Street in the city of Springfield. Mrs. Woodrow, after remaining the faithful and devoted companion of her husband for a period of fifty-seven years, departed this life June 27, 1886. She was a lady of 414 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM. many Christian virtues and was not only greatly mourned by her immediate family but by the, entire community. Mr. Woodrow in his religious belief inclines to the doctrines of the Presbyterian Church, with which he is associated in membership at Springfield. ROBERT M. LOWRY. The Ohio Valley has long been known as a region in which fine farms abound, and Clark County is not without her share of those fertile and well-developed lands. One of the most, beautiful and productive within her borders is located on sections 8 and 9, of Bethel Township, and comprises three hundred and twenty-four broad acres. The entire acreage is under good improvement; the house, barn, and other buildings being above the average, the fences well kept, and fruit and shade trees abundant. It is owned and occupied by the gentleman whose name stands at the head of this sketch, and who represents one of the pioneer famihes of the county. His life has been devoted to the pursuit of agriculture, and he 'has given some attention to the raising of blooded Norman horses. Mr. Lowry was born where he now resides, near Donnelsville, October 1, 1815. His father, David Lowry, was born in the Keystone State, September 17, 1767, and after growing to manhood, about the year .1795 he started westward, coming down the Ohio River on a raft to Cincinnati, whence he made his way to what is now Clark County, Ohio- Arriving here in .the spring of 1795, he bought the land that is now known as the Michael Minnich farm, soon afterward returning to Pennsylvania for his parents, who spent their last years here and were buried in the cemetery on the farm he purchased, and known as the Minnich Cemetery. Subsequently David Lowry sold his first purchase and bought a section of land near by, now known as the Lamme farm. This he afterward sold, buying land where our subject now resides, and on it spending the rest of his days, passing away September 9, 1859. The first house built by David Lowry was a log cabin, in which he lived many years; that in which our subject now resides was erected in 1826, settlement on this farm having been made by Mr. Lowry about the beginning of the present century. When he came to this State he was a poor man, having but $1.50 when he arrived at Cincinnati, but being hard-working and enterprising, be became quite comfortably situated ere many years. He built and ran the first grist and saw mills in this county, which he managed successfully for many years; he also established the first paper mill in the county, and the first straw paper mill in the State of Ohio. The later years of his life were spent in farming and the culture of small fruits. His spirit was a generous one and he was deeply interested in all movements looking toward the public weal, supporting them by his personal influence and_ by his substance. For almost a lifetime he belonged to the Christian Church, in the work of which lre took an active part. Politically, he was a sturdy Whig and he held some of the minor offices. David Lowry was twice married, his first wife being Miss Sarah Hamer, of this county, who bore him four children—Mary, Nancy, Elizabeth and Susan. All are deceased except the latter,who is now eighty-four years of age. The mother of our subject opened her eyes to the light in Botetourt County, Va., September 26, 1778, and closed them in death August 15, 1867. She had been a true helpmate to her companion and a devoted mother to the four children whom she had borne. The names of her offspring are: Martha, David W., Robert M. and Sarah R., all now living, except the second child, their homes being in this county. The gentleman with whose name this sketch is introduced was reared on his father's farm, and as he was but a boy when the house in which he now lives was erected, he feels that his whole life has been spent therein. In the division of the property which followed the death of his parents, the old home, located on section 9, fell to him, and to it he has added adjoining land, making of the whole one of the best farms in the county. The most casual glance over its broad expanse would convince the observer that the owner is a master of his business and that he not only understands the PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM - 415 cultivation of the soil, but that he is likewise a man of good taste and thrift, as every part of the estate is neat and orderly. The choice of a companion is an important one. That of our subject fell on Miss Elizabeth Bancroft, of Benton, Ind., and a native of Canada, and his regard being reciprocated, they were united in marriage October 15, 1844. For more than forty years Mrs. Lowry assisted her husband by her counsels and prudent management of household affairs, and cheered his home by her graceful, womanly presence- She was born October 4, 1820, in what was then known as Upper Canada, and died at her home in this county, November 11, 1887, at the age of sixty-seven years. She was the mother of five children—Selina E., John A., Martha J., David O. and James O., all being deceased, except the latter. They all died in infancy except Martha J., who died in her sixteenth year. David Lowry was rated as being the greatest hunter in this section of the country, and was credited with having killed more bears and deer than any man in this part of the State. O OSCAR M. MARQUART, M. D. No citizen of Osborn, Greene County, is better known throughout the surrounding country than the above named gentleman, who is the leading physician of that thriving town, having an extensive practice and unbounded popularity. His professional skill is exerted on behalf of residents in the four counties of Montgomery, Miami, Clark and Greene, and he is called to a considerable distance in each. He is well read in medicine and surgery, possessing an excellent education in other branches, and has the judgment requisite to make his theoretical knowledge of practical benefit, being consequently more than ordinarily successful as a practitioner. Having also an upright character and social nature, he is well entitled to the respect which he receives from all who know him. The family of which Dr. Marquart is so worthy a scion, is traced back to France, the name being originally Marquette. Members of the family moved into Holland, whence the great-grandfather of our subject came to America, the name having been changed by the removals to its present form. Peter Marquart, the grandfather of our subject, was born in West Virginia, and after the death of his father, came with his mother to Clark County, Ohio. They bought Government land and beginning at the bottom he worked his way to a position of substantial finances and standing in the community. Although a carpenter and joiner by trade he followed farming principally. He was a man of enterprise in his personal affairs and public spirited as a citizen. The next in the direct line of descent is. William Marquart, who was born in Pike Township, Clark County, and is now living a retired life in Springfield. He has been one of the most prominent physicians of the county, as he is one of the best informed and most skillful. He was reared in that part of the county which was his birthplace, and his mother dying when he was small he had to make his own way without home care and training. For some time he was engaged in school teaching and beginning the study of medicine, he saved sufficient money to pay his expenses, and was graduated from the Cleveland College of Medicine. He began practice at his old home at North Hampton, where he worked up a good practice and acquired a reputation as a successful physician. Finally he removed to a farm in Bethel Township, although he still paid the most of his attention to his profession. He became the owner of six hundred acres of land in Mad River Valley, overseeing the work upon it, but finally removing to his present home and retiring from active life. He is now sixty-eight years of age. In politics he is a Republican. The wife of Dr. William Marquart is a native of Bethel Township, Clark County, who bore the maiden name of Martha Layton. She is a daughter of Maline Layton, an Eastern man who was an early settler in Ohio, where he entered land and was a very successful tiller of the soil. She possesses a bright and active mind and a noble character, is a member of the Christian Church, and has always endeavored to live in accordance with her profession of behef. She has borne eight children, three of whom are deceased. The subject of this sketch is the oldest of the survivors; the next is Alice, 416 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM. whose home is in Springfield; William is studying dentistry in that city; Ella, Mrs. Beard, resides there, and Florence is attending Wittenburg College. Dr. Marquart of this notice was born June 5, 1858, and reared on the farm near educationld, receiving his fundamental education in the town schools. He then entered the High Schools in the city to which his father had removed, and after completing course of study there and receiving a diploma, he entered Wilts Commercial College at Dayton, from which he was graduated with a thorough business training. He took up the profession of pedagogy but after a time became a book-keeper for a Springfield firm. Having always had a liking for the medical profession he finally obtained his father's consent to adopt it, and began the study of Therapeutics with his parent. In the fall of 1881, young Marquart entered tte Miami Medical College at Cincinnati, from which he was graduated Medicine with the degree of Doctor of Medicine. Locating at Enon, Clark County, he practiced there some sixteen months, when, see-ing a better opening in Osborn, Greene County, he removed to this place in 1885, and opened an office here. He stands at the head of his profession, the secret of his success being perseverance, energy, hard work, and a determination to keep himself thoroughly well informed in all that pertains to his profession. His skill has been recognized by societies and he is Examining Physician for the Union Ccntral Insurance Company of Cincinnati, and for the Mutual Benefit Company of Newark, N. J., and the Equitable of New York. He owns town lots, his own office building, and a nice home which is presided over by, aThisoung lady of grace and refinement. Ths companion with whom Dr. Marquart was united in marriage at Lawrence, Kan., September 22, 1886, was formerly Miss Fannie Dunlap. She was born in Greenfield, Ross County, and is a daughter of Shepherd Dunlap, who removed to Lawrence, Kan., a few years ago, and is now living there retired from the agricultural work in which he was formerly engaged. Mrs. Marquart received a considerable part of her education in Springfield, this State, but completed her studies at the Kansas State University at Lawrence, after which she became a teacher in the city schools, continuing her professional labors until her marriage. Her intelligent Christian womanhood wins for her ernded respect and friendly esteem. Her happy union with our subject has been blessed by the birth of two children—Ruth and Robin. Dr. Marquart is a charter member of the Knights of Pythias organization in Osborn and holds the office of Chancellor Commander. He belongs to the Greene County Medical Society and the Southwestern Ohio Medical Association. In politics he is a stanch Republican. Mrs. Marquart belongs to the Presbyterian Church. JOHN SWONGER. As a pioneer of Clark County, and one who by his well-directed labors has promoted its agricultural development, it gives pleasure to represent this gentleman a resident of Springfield for more than half a century, in this BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM. Born April 15, 1818, the birthplace of our subject was in Cumberland County, Pa. His father, Michael Swonger was a native of the same State, born in Lancaster County. His father bore the same name as himself, and but little else is known of his history, except that he was a farmer, who carried on his vocation for sometime in Lancaster County, and thence removed to Cumberland County, where he died and was gathered to his fathers. The father of our subject was young when his parents removed to Cumberland County to live, and there he was reared and married, Mary Alburt, a native of the county becoming his wife. He always followed farming, and spent the most of his life in Cumberland County, where he closed his useful career at a ripe age. The mother of our subject lived in her native county until she was advanced in years, and then came to Ohio and passed the remainder of her life in the home of a daughter in Logan County. He of whom we write was quite young when his father departed this life, and he was obliged to earn his own living from a very early age. From the PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM - 417 time he was eight years old until he was fourteen, he was given $1 a month and his board for his services, and in those days boys worked from daylight until dark in the long days of the year. After he was fourteen' his wages were advanced until he. earned $7 a month he continued to work out by the month for some years, and in the meantime he married and established a home, his wedding with Miss Mary A. Stayman taking place in January, 1838. Mrs. Swonger's father, Joseph Stayman, was born near Carlisle, Pa., and his father, bearing the same name, was, so far as known, a life-long resident of that State, where he carried on the occupation of a farmer. Mrs. Swonger's father learned the trades of a miller and distiller, and after coming to Ohio, operated a flour mill west of town for a time, and then removed into Springfield, and opened a hotel on Main Street, between Limestone and Market Streets. He managed his hotel a few years and then took up his residence in Clermont County, where he engaged in farming until his busy life was rounded out by death. The maiden name of his wife was Barbara Myers, and she was born near Carlisle, Pa., a daughter of a United Brethren preacher. She spent her last days with her daughters in Springfield and Wooster, and died while a resident of the latter city. Mr- and Mrs. Swonger's marriage has given them eight children—Joseph, William, Emma, Anna, John W., Chrissie, Eddie and Susan. Joseph married Hattie Pennell; William married Margaret Walters; John died when quite young; Chrissie married Henry Fenstermacher; Susan died in infancy; Anna became the wife of R. C. Bell. Mr. and Mrs. Swonger have ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren living. In 1838, our subject, who had been prudent and had labored hard, and had carefully saved his earnings, determined to try life in a pioneer country in the hope of bettering his condition, and in the month of November he started with his wife and their first-born, and his wife's parents, for Ohio, making the journey with a wagon and a pair of horses and a carriage with one horse attached. After traveling fifteen days they arrived in Clark County, and from their remembrance of the country as it then appeared, they can have a just appellation of the marvelous changes that have occurred to make Springfield, then a village, a large and flourishing city, the metropolis of a wealthy and finely developed county. Our subject at first rented land in the southern part of the county for a few years, and then bought the land that he now owns and occupies. At the time of purchase it was heavily timbered, and though only one mile from the center of the village, wild turkeys and other game was to be found on it Since then Springfield has spread out until the boundary lines extend far beyond his homestead, which is now in the centre of a densely populated community. By his practical skill as an intelligent agriculturist, backed by incessant toil, he cleared his land and developed a desirable, well-improved farm, which has become very valuable with the rapid growth of the city. Here he and his wife who have lived together more than half a century, are passing the declining years of their virtuous and well-spent lives in a comfortable home, enjoying the competence that is the result of their united labors. Their quiet beneficence and unostentatious charity, neighborly helpfulness, and other pleasant traits have gained them a warm place in the hearts of all about them, and they command universal respect from the community where they have lived so long. They are both devoted members of the St- Paul Methodist Episcopal Church, having joined when quite young, and have always been consistent in their professions of religion. JOHN HAUSE is an early settler of Clark County, his home being on section 21, Moorefield Township. The estate comprises one hundred and twenty acres of excellent land, well improved and carefully cultivated, and is a standing monument to the industry, prudence, and integrity which have characterized the life of the owner. In a financial sense he is a self-made man, and it is but just that after the arduous labors of earher years, he should now be able to spend his days in comfort and a degree of rest, although he is not ready to give up all share in life's labors. 418 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM. It would be easy for those acquainted with national traits to trace his ancestry to Germany, whence his paternal progenitors came, and to find in him some characteristics of the Irish race from which his maternal ancestors are said to have sprung. The subject of this sketch is a native of Lancaster County, Pa., where he was born July 8,1811. He is the third son in a large family of children born to Daniel and Elizabeth (McNeal) Hause, who were also natives of the Keystone State. He grew to manhood in his native county, with but meager educational advantages in his boyhood and circumstances compelled him to begin hard work when quite young. His father died about 1825 and our subject then became the mainstay of the family. In 1832 he came to Clark County, Ohio, in company with David Rigel, who afterward became his father-in-law. The journey was performed in a covered wagon, over rough roads, more than five weeks being occupied en route. The journey was somewhat lengthened however, by the death of a daughter of Mr. Rigel, while they were on their way. Mr. Hause and a brother found their first occupation in the Buckeye State in cutting eighty cords of wood, for which the); received twenty-five cents per cord and two meals per day- This labor was performed for Henry Becktle for whom our subject afterward repaired a mill in. Springfield Township. For about five years he worked at carpentery, after which he devoted himself to agricultural labor, taking possession of his present farm about 1855. He also owns property in Springfield. As will readily be seen by the date of his arrival in this State, he has been identified with the pioneer work of the county to a considerable extent. After the old Barnett road, running east from Springfield, was laid out, he was the first man to pass over it with a team of horses. In 1840, he helped to build a log cabin which was hauled on a wagon in the Harrison Campaign, the wagon also containing thirty-two men, representing the States in the Union. A span of black horses belonging to him was hitched to it, as were also the teams of some of the neighbors. Mr. Hause has continued to support the political principles to which he first gave his vote and for some years past has been. a member of the Republican party, which embodies the old Whig doctrines in its platform. For many years he has acted as Road Supervisor and he has also served his fellow men in the capacity of School Director. His influence is ever given to that which tends to the elevation of society and in his daily life he endeavors to carry out the doctrines of Christianity, both he and his wife being consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Few couples in this section of country have spent more years in wedded life than Mr. and Mrs. Hause, who were united in marriage October 25, 1832, and who have therefore shared each other's joys and sorrows for nearly sixty years. They have had fourteen children, of whom five are now living. These are: Mattie ; Barbara, wife of Joshua Smith, whose home is in Springfield ; Louisa, wife of O. Smith of the same city ; Sarah wife of John Ober, also of Springfield; and Harriet, wife of A. H. Kitchen, of this county. Mrs. Hause was born in Lancaster County, Pa., November 14, 1812, to David and Elizabeth (Smith) Rigel, and bears her mother's given name. She is of German descent. Her grandfather Rigel shod horses for the American army during the Revolutionary War, and a hammer which he then used is carefully preserved by the granddaughter and her husband. Another heirloom which they prize very highly, is a history of the Bible, published in 1660, in German, and which was also handed down in the Rigel family. THE FIELD CORDAGE COMPANY. This enterprise, which holds an important position among the business interests of Xenia, was organized in June, 1876, with Samuel M. Allison as President; John Little, Vice-President; C. L. Spencer, Secretary ; A. F. Frazer, Treasurer, and Jacob Baldner, Superintendent. Mr. Baldner is one of the stockholders, and interested in the concern is J. M. Field, of the firm of Marshall Field & Co.of Chicago, and who resides in Manchester, England. Mr. Field is a relative of Mr. Allison, through whose influence the latter was led to invest in this PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM - 421 enterprise, and largely. through his efforts the company was organized at this place. The Field Cordage Company since its first establishment has added a number of buildings to the plant, including a large mill for the manufacture of jute and American hemp, and gives employ= ment probably to three hundred men., The concern at once assumed a sound basis, its product being in great demand, and the facilities which they were enabled to take advantage of enabling them to place their product upon the market at a very saleable price. The business has been chiefly under the management of Mr. Allison, who gives to it his entire time and attention and who has signalized himself as the right man for the place. WILLIAM P. MADDEN, M. D. The subject of this notice became a resident of Xenia in 1885, and for two years ther eafter was engaged in the drug business, as a sort of partial rehef from a long and arduous practice as a physician, during which time his health had become greatly impaired. He began the study of medicine, in 1873, with Dr. J. H. Wesher, of Kirksville, Mo., and in due time entered the Eclectic Institute, of Cincinnati, from which he was graduated in 1875. He then located in Cedarville, this county, which remained his home until his removal to Xenia. A native of County Galway, Ireland, the subject of this sketch was born March 14, 1842, and is the son of Michael and Joana (Flemming) Madden, who were also of Irish birth and parentage. Michael Madden came to the United States about 1844, stopping for a time in New Orleans and thence coming to Cincinnati, this State. He finally located in Springfield, Ohio, in the vicinity of which he has since resided. In the fall of 1847 he sent for his wife and family, the latter comprising two sons, and occupied himself thereafter as a farmer. He was a distiller in the Old Country. After the removal of the family to America two more children were born, and the mother passed away in 1859. William P., of this sketch, was the eldest child; Thomas died in Ireland; Michael is a resident of Marion County, this State; Anna is the wife of William Laybourn, of Springfield. Young Madden spent his boyhood days on the farm, and pursued his early studies in the common school. At the outbreak of the Civil War he was a youth approaching the eighteenth year of his age, and on the 9th of October, 1861; he enlisted as a Union soldier in Company I, Forty-fourth. Ohio Infantry, being mustered in at Springfield. After serving his first term he re-enlisted in the same regiment, but was transferred to the Eighth Ohio Cavalry, and mustered in for three years, January 31, 1864. On account of the close of the war, he served less than a year, being mustered out May 30, 1865, by special order of the War Department, as one of the survivors of the ill-fated steamer "Sultana," which was blown up near Memphis. Dr. Madden first saw the smoke of battle at Floyd Mountain, W. Va., and subsequently was at Lewisburg; Somerset and Knoxville under Gen. Burnside; he was also in the battles of Strawberry Plains, Stanton and Lynchburg, Va., being captured at the latter place June 18, 1864. He was confined in Andersonville prison nearly a year, being exchanged April 1, 1865, at Big Black River. With others he boarded the "Sultana" which was to convey them to Cairo, Ill., and at the time of the melancholy disaster which has be,. come a part of war history, Dr. Madden was one of the few to escape with his life by jumping from the boat. Out of twenty-three hundred and thirty-four men, seventeen hundred perished, all of whom had previously suffered in Andersonville prison. In the leap for life which he made, Dr. Madden received considerable injury, from which he suffered long afterward, but on account of the difficulty in securing evidence he never asked for a pension. On his return home he engaged in farming for a short time, and then decided to take up the study of medicine. Dr. Madden was first married January 28, 1868, near Springfield, Ohio, to Miss Zeruiah J., daughter of Reed and Mary (Skillins) Laybourn, and there were born to them three children, namely: Anna B., born January 28, 1869, died August 17, 422 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM. 1869; Pearl Reed, born August 11, 1870, is now, living, and at home with his father; Whitlaw L., born May 21, 1877, died January 29, 1878. Mrs. Dr. Madden died January 28, 1883, and the Doctor contracted a second marriage May 6, 1885, with Miss Hattie, daughter of Nixon G. and Hannah. (Wilson) Brown; they have no children. The Doctor and his estimable wife are highly respected in social circles; religiously, she is a Hicksite Friend, and both worship at the Presbyterian Church. Under their hospitable roof their many friends are always welcomed and pleasantly entertained. A lithographic portrait of Dr. Madden is shown elsewhere in this work. GEORGE KNAPP, one of the leading grocers and provision dealers of Springfield, has a made his mark in the business world by his untiring energy in the prosecution of his work and by his financial ability, and has placed himself among the substantial moneyed men of the city. He is a fine representative of the sturdy, intelligent German element that has done so much in the building up of the commercial, agricultural and in-dustrial interests of our country, tholigh he has been a citizen of the United States for so many years, coming here ere he bad attained his majority, that he has become thoroughly Americanized. Our subject was born in the city of Baden-Hausen, Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, November 13, 1833, a son of Andrew Krapp, born in the same city in 1800- He, in turn, was a son of another Andrew Krapp, who was a native of the same city, and was a weaver by occupation, and spent his entire life in the Fatherland. In accordance with the laws of his country he was obliged to serve as a soldier, and during the American Revolution he was in the Hessian Army, and his regiment was hired by the British Government, and was despatched to this country, but before it arrived the war closed and it was ordered back. The father of our subject was reared and educated in his native land and early learned the trade of a weaver, which he followed many years, spending his whole life in the land of his birth, his death occurring in 1886. His wife, whose maiden name was Katherine Kern, was a native of the same city as himself, and a daughter of Peter Kern, also a native and life-long resident of that city, where he carried on the trade of a' shoemaker. The mother of our subject died in 1877. His three brothers, Peter, Joachim and Balthaser, passed their entire lives in the old country, George being the only member of the family who ever came to America. Mr. Krapp passed the early years of his life in the city of his birth, and in its schools gleaned an excellent education, and as soon as old enough learned the trade that his father and grandfather had followed before him. He inherited musical talent, which was carefully cultivated, and he was given lessons on the cornet and violin and became a, proficient performer on both instruments. He had heard much of the United States of America, and of the many superior advantages for making money and building up a comfortable home, and he determined to avail himself of them, to go forth from his old home and see something of the world and find out what life held for him here. Accordingly, he set sail from Frankfort August 26, 1852, and proceeding to Liverpool, embarked there on a vessel bound for New York, where he landed on the 3d of October, a Stranger in a strange land, with no knowledge of the English language, and with but $5 in his pocket. He was full of courage, however, and was undismayed at the prospect before him, and soon found friends in that city, from whom he borrowed money enough to take him to Pittsburg. There he wisely apprenticed himself to learn the trade of an upholsterer, as he thought he could do better at that than at his old calling. After serving six months, he went to Louisville, Ky., and as he did not find work at his newly acquired trade, he sensibly took employment of a different kind, and for three months busied himself in a brickyard, receiving $12 a month. We next find him utilizing his talent as a musician, engaging with a traveling troupe in Indiana, but at the end of six months he was obliged to give that up and return to Louisville sick. As soon as he re-covered, he engaged at his trade in that city two PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM - 423 months, and was then employed at carpet weaving six months. After that he learned the trade of a cigar-maker, and followed it there until 1861. In that year he came to Springfield, and followed his trade here until 1864, when he established himself in the grocery business. He had- been very industrious and bad prudently saved his earnings so that he had accumulated sufficient capital to make him independent, and he did well in that venture. In 1871 he sold out his business, as he-had a strong desire to see once more his old home and the once familiar faces of relatives and friends, for in every true man's heart the land of one's birth and the ties of kinship are sacredly cherished. He crossed the water, and for six months gave himself up to the enjoyment of once more treading his native soil, and revisiting the scenes of his youth, and to the pleasure of seeing old friends. He then returned to his adopted country to. recommence his busy life in this city. He opened a grocery and meat store, and has since devoted himself assiduously to carrying on the business, which under his skillful management has grown and flourished to a remarkable degree, his efforts having been followed by more than ordinary success. He has so prospered that he has been enabled to erect a fine building for his business. It is a substantial three-story brick, with a frontage of ninety-nine feet on West Main Street, at the corner of South Plum, and is divided into five ample,well-appointed stores. His dwelling, which is attached to his store, and faces on Plum Street, is comfortably and conveniently arranged, and is one of the most desirable in the vicinity- To the lady who shares this pleasant abode with him, and has so cheerfully aided him in its upbuilding, he was united in marriage in 1855. She is a native of the same city as himself, and her maiden name was Susanna Altvater. To them have come four children : Matilda, George, Jr.,Kate and Harry. Mr. Krapp is a fine type of the genus horn known as a self-made man, who, while working for his own interests, has forwarded those of his adopted city, as every man who is successful in business must of necessity materially promote the welfare of the community where he resides. In all his dealings he has ever been guided by the principles of honesty and truth, and his business has flourished accordingly, and his position in financial circles is of the best. True to the religion of his fathers, St. Luke's German Church finds in him a faithful member and a generous supporter. In his political views he sides with the Democratic party, believing its policy the safest to be pursued in the government of this great nation. REV. JAMES FOYIL MORTON, pastor of the Reformed Presbyterian Church at Cedarville, assumed charge of this pastorate in May, 1863, having been recently graduated from the Monmouth, (Ill.) College. The fact that he has since remained with the congregation through the vicissitudes of nearly twenty-seven years, attests the fidelity with which he has labored and the success which has crowned his efforts. The church through his instrumentality has increased largely in numbers and influence, becoming a power in religious circles in Southern Ohio- The subject of this notice was born in Lincoln County, Tenn., January 18, 1828, and is the son of James and Mary Foyil (Breckenridge). Morton, who were natives of South Carolina and removed early in life to Tennessee where they were married. There the mother died in 1828. Mr. Morton, subsequently in 1841, emigrated to Illinois with his family and followed farming until his death. James F. was reared amid the quiet scenes of country life and pursued his first studies in the district school. When approaching manhood he occupied himself as a teacher during the winter season and in summer worked on the farm until the early part of 1859, then entered Monmouth College,where he was graduated in the college class of 1861, and in the Theological class in 1862, with a. license to preach by the Western Presbytery of the Reformed Presbyterian Church. In 1863 he assumed charge of the Cedarville Congregation, over which he has since continuously presided. The Reformed Presbyterian Church of Cedarville was organized about 1810, being the first church of that denomination in the Presbytery, and 424 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM. from data obtained in a history written by Robert C. Reid, it appears that in 1804, David Mitchell of Kentucky with his wife and James Miller and family from Scotland, settled on Clarke's Run and organized a prayer-meeting- In the spring of 1808, James Reid and family took an active part. In the fall of the same year. William Moreland settled near and also joined the infant society. The first preaching was in 1809 by the Rev. Thomas Donelly and John Kell, then a licentiate. Shortly afterward the Rev. John Black of Pittsburg visited the society and received Mr. and Mrs. James Reid who were the first regularly accepted members of the church. Mr- Black organized sessions and the next Sabbath preached a sermon in a log barn on what is known as the Dallas farm. On that day the ordinance of baptism was first administered in the congregation, the parties interested being William and Joseph Reid. At this time there were about ten members. During the next few years eight or ten famihes joined, but for a time there was very little preaching, owing to the want of a building. Meetings were held in barns and residences, the latter being for the most part small log houses. The first church edifice was built in 1812 on Mr. Miller's farm, seven miles from Xenia. This was a rude log structure, twenty-two feet square, chinked with clay and the floor was of rough planks without joining or matching. The clapboard roof was held in place by weight poles. The first regular preacher was the Rev. John Kell, who for six years supphed the, pulpit about once a month, giving this congregation about one quarter of his time. The first regular pastor was the Rev. Jonathan Gill, who settled here in 1816 and remained until 1823- Then on account of inadequate support he requested to be released and the pastoral relation was dissolved. The Rev. Gavin McMillan then took charge and preached about one quarter of his time until 1829. In the meantime, in 1824, a new church building was erected on the banks of Massies Creek, six miles from Xenia and two miles from Cedarville. This was a stone edifice, 40x36 feet in dimensions. In the fall of 1829 the Rev. Hugh McMillan, brother of Gavin, accepted the pastorate, which he held until his death, in October, 1860. He was greatly lamented by the whole community. At the time he took charge there were but sixty-six communicants, but a number of his parishioners in the South followed him to his new location and greatly increased his flock. At his death only three. of the original subscribers were living, namely—Robert, .John and William Reid, who have since passed away. In 1833 there was a division in the congregation, thirty-eight of the sixty-five members going to another synod. This caused some trouble about the occupancy of the church, which was settled by allowing those who left to use it every fourth Sabbath and two Sabbaths in succession when they had communion. In 1839 the original society built a new church on a lot near th6 old one. This was a brick structure 45x55 feet in dimensions. In 1848 members living in Xenia received permission to the have a distinct organization, fifty-five members taking leave at that time- They called on the Rev. Mr. McMillan to become their pastor but after mature consideration he declined and removed to Cedarville, where his earthly labors were ended. In 1853 the brick church was torn down and rebuilt in a more central location in the village of Cedarville. This structure is of brick, 45x67 feet in dimensions and has in it much of the material of the old stone church of 1824-39. In May, 1863, Rev. J. F. Morton, the subject of this notice assumed charge of the congregation with which he has so faithfully labored and to such a good purpose. There are now five distinct classes or societies which hold regular prayer-meetings, some of them meeting once a week and others once or twice a month. The Sabbath-school numbers two hundred or more members and is in a flourishing condition. There are twenty-one classes including seven Bible classes. The average attendance is about one hundred and fifty. This includes all classes and ages. Of those enrolled over one hundred are from outside the congregation, consisting mostly of the very poor or those who receive no other religious instruction. These are sought out by the faithful teachers and members, who, when it is necessary, furnish them with food and clothing at the expense of the congre-