WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP - 985

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP.

HENRY C. ASHER, farmer, P. O. Albany, was born in this township December 18, 1827, son of Anthony and Amelia Asher, who came to this county in an early day. His father settled here when the country was a wilderness. and helped cut the road from Plains to Winchester, Mr. Asher's education was somewhat limited. He learned his A B C's on a wooden paddle, and did his first ciphering on a white stone, as books were very scarce. He was married, February 2, 1854, to Amanda M. Stewart, daughter of James and Marv Stewart, who are old pioneers of this county. Mrs. Asher was born in 1832. They have had nine children. One, Garret, died at the age of eight years. The remaining ones are Araphil B., George W., Playford, Emily R., Stewart, Mary B., John H. and Minnie M. Mr. Asher went to California in 1849, during the gold excitement there, where he obtained his first start. In 1852, he returned home, invested his money in land, and has been very successful since. He owns 777 acres of improved land, the old homestead farm having a fine large stone house on it, built in 1843. He has been Township Trustee for several years.

ISRAEL BERKSHIRE, farmer, P. O. Gilmore, was born in Belmont County, Ohio, September 2, 1823. He emigrated to this county with his parents in 1832. At that time this section of the country was mostly a wilderness. Mr. Berkshire is son of Robert and Leutitia Berkshire, of English descent. He married Maria, daughter of John and Mary Kendrick, December 3, 1846. The next year they moved on the farm on which they now live. They raised a large family; two of the children are dead. Robert F. died at the old homestead, after marriage, and William H. died in Missouri. The children living are Eliza, wife of George Fedrick, of this township; Mary E., wife of John Miller, living in Gilmore. Samantha, wife of Eli A. Morris, of

986 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES:

Rush Township; Sarah L., wife of Reuben M. Kinsey, of this township, Clarinda J.. living at home; John K., married, and living in this township, Olive L., wife of Charles Schneider, of Gilmore; Henry H. and Maggie G. at home. Our subject has lived near his present home since 1832; most of his family are members of the church. Sheep-raising is his principal branch of farming. When he took possession of his farm, he was $500 in debt; he even borrowed $1 to pay the preacher who married him. But he now owns 200 acres of fine improved land. he attributes his success to being benevolent to those in need, and in aiding all enterprises that are beneficial to the human family. He volunteered to aid in the protection of Cincinnati when the Governor called for men for that purpose in 1863. When he was returning home, he was very nearly drowned while swimming tinder the bridge at Port. Washington. He was rescued by his brother, R. L. Berkshire, and Jackson Rasher.

SANFORT V. BERKSHIRE, farmer, P. O Gilmore, was born in this village April 9, 1859; is a son of Robert L. and Margaret J. Berkshire, and grandson of Robert Berkshire, who was one of the first settlers of Perry Town ship, and who died April 16, 1880, at the age of eighty-four years. Our subject was married, April 3, 1881, to Mary James, of Illinois. Her father was killed in the late war. Mr. and Mrs. S. V. Berkshire have one child-Lena Grace, born April 28, 1882. Mrs. Berkshire is a member of the Moravian Church. Our subject. received a common school education, and has been moderately prosperous in business. He has accumulated twenty-five acres of improved land, situated in Perry Township, and a house and lot at Gilmore.

THOMAS T. CHADWELL, farmer and Justice of the Peace, P. O. Albany, was born February 1, 1831. in Washington Township, the son of George and Ruth Chadwell, who emigrated to Tuscarawas County in 1823, and settled. on a farm in this township. Thomas was reared to manhood in the backwoods home. and his early education was acquired in the subscription schools of that day, attending but two months in a year. Notwithstanding these disadvantages, he obtained a fair education, and taught school for two years. He was married, May 18, 1854, to Angeline, daughter of Solomon Sharon, o€ Guernsey County. She was born March 2, 1835. Mr. and Mrs. Chadwell are members of the Methodist Protestant Church. He was elected Justice of the Peace in April, 1869, and has held that office continuously since. Owing to illhealth, he has been unable for a number of years to attend to his farm labors. His aged mother, now in her eighty-fifth year, resides under his care, with s daughter upon an adjoining farm, George Chadwell, the father of our subject, was born in Fauquier County, Va.. April 15, 1798. He emigrated to Jefferson County, Ohio, in his sixteenth year, with a widowed mother, one brother and one sister younger than himself depending on his daily labor for support. In 1818, he was married to Ruth R. Taylor; in 1823, he emigrated to Washington Township, this county, with a wife and three children, a few household goods, and 50 cents in money. The country was then one dense forest, with not enough cleared land to make a garden spot.; there were no roads, and it was sixteen miles to the nearest mills. and sixteen miles to market; the woods were thickly inhabited with wild animals. Mr. Chadwell entered a piece of land, settled in a little log cabin, with split puncheons for flooring and door. He chopped and grubbed all day, and burned brush on went to the mill at night. He often beat corn meal in an old-fashioned hominy mortar to make bread for the family. Having raised a crop of corn, he fattened some hogs for market, killed and dressed the pork, and hauled it to Freeport, a distance of sixteen miles on a wagon, and sold it at $2.50 per hundred, receiving half money and half goods in exchange. Butter and eggs

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP. - 987

were carried the same distance, and traded for groceries, at 6 cents per pound for butter, and 6 cents per dozen for eggs, while coffee sold at 40 cents.

JABEZ H. COCHRAN, teacher and farmer, P. O. Gilmore, was born in Guernsey County, March 8, 1839, son of Brice and Rachel Cochran. His father is deceased ; his mother is still living in Clay Township, with her son Robert. Our subject came to this county in 1842 with his parents. He received an excellent education at the common schools in this county. He worked out by the day and month during the summer, and attended the school in the winter. He entered the army January 12, 1862, in the Eightieth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and became a veteran soldier in the same regiment in 1864; was discharged August 29, 1865. He was at the siege of Corinth and Vicksburg, also the battles of Champion Hills and Missionary Ridge, and was with Sherman in his celebrated march to the sea. Two years after the war, he was married to Mary, daughter of Robert and A. Berkshire. They have no children of their own, but have adopted a boy named Irwin Steffer. Both he and his wife belong to the Disciple Church. He began teaching in 1867, in Rush Township, and has taught since then about fifteen terms. He stands at the head of this section as a teacher. He has been quite prosperous in business, although his health is somewhat broken down from his army services. He has thirty acres of improved land in the village of Gilmore.

WILLIAM DINNING, farmer, P. O. Gilmore, was born May 26, 1836, in this township; is the son of John and Rebecca Dinning, who came here at an early day, and passed through all the hardships of a new country. His father is still living in Clay Township; his mother died in Clay Township when our subject was only six years old. She was buried at Hartford Church. Our subject received a fair education. He lived at home until thirty-three years old. He was married on August 30. 1859, to Sarah A., daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Lanning. She was born December 14, 1835. They have six children, five ve of whom are living-Joseph L. Lee, who died when eleven years old; Charlotte B., Lillie A., William and Mary. Our subject and wife belong to the Disciple Church. Mr. Dinning is a member of the I. O. O. F. He has always been a farmer, has been Township Treasurer and also Town ship Clerk. He has been quite successful in business, and now owns over 100 acres of well-improved land. He is one of the first men of the township.

MRS. SARAH FOUT, P. O. Peoli, was born September 25, 1811. She came to Washington Township, from Pennsylvania, with her second husband, Philip Fout, who was born in Pennsylvania May 20, 1806, and died January 22, 1876. They came to Tuscarawas County in 1841, and settled on a farm adjoining the one upon which Newton now stands. Mr. Fout was noted for his moral, upright and honest character, and lived and died a true Christian, and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mrs. Fout, after the death of her husband, opened a store at Westchester in 1879, and two years later started one at Newtown, keeping for sale a general stock of merchandise. She and her husband have been very successful in business, accumulating considerable property. Having no children of their own, they adopted six children. Mrs. Fout is noted for her generosity, and possesses social qualities of a high order. She holds the affection and esteem of an extended acquaintanceship, and is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, though raised a strict old-style Presbyterian.

DARIUS HEFLING, physician, Gilmore, was born in Harrison County, Ohio, in 1836, son of Fielding and Sarah Hefting. He obtained his education through his own exertions. He learned the carpenter and millwright trade before he was twenty years old. After that, he worked almost day and night

988 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES:

at his trade for several years. He then read medicine with Drs. S. R. Magee and McNavy, of Deersville, Ohio, for some time, and finished reading with Dr. Street, of Tippecanoe, Ohio. He attended medical lectures in Philadelphia, 1860, and graduated from the Medical College the same year. He then engaged in mercantile business at Tippecanoe for about eight years. After this he commenced the practice of medicine, and in one year moved to Newtown, of this county, residing there about two years ; he then came to his present residence, where be has been practicing since. The Doctor was married April 2, 1863, to Mary McConnell, daughter of John and Jane McConnell, of Harrison County, Ohio. They have five children, three of whom are living-Ida M., Cora D. and Herman C. Mrs. Hefling is a member of the Disciple Church. The Doctor is a Mason and an Odd Fellow, is having a good practice in his profession, owns the only drug store in Gilmore, which is based strictly on temperance principles, and also owns forty-seven and one-half acres of improved land, besides his village property.

JOHN HURSEY, farmer, P. O. Gilmore, was born in Washington Town ship September 14, 1834. He is the son of John Hursey, Sr., and Margaret Hursey, who came to this county from Jefferson County in 1824. John Hursey, Sr., was a soldier in the war of 1812. He was born and raised in the District of Columbia, and when small was well acquainted with Gen. Washington. John Horsey, Jr., has always lived in Washington Township, and for eighteen years has lived on his farm. He was married, April 28, 1859, to Mary J. Finney, who is also a native of this township, and was born October 25, 1838, being the oldest child of James and Sarah Finney, old settlers of this township. To this union there have been born three children-James A. (the eldest, born February 16, 1860, married Mary Dinning, March 20, 1881), John M. (born December 20, 1863) and Henry H. (born November, 4, 1876, died aged ten months). Both Mr. and Mrs. Hursey are consistent members of the Methodist Protestant Church at Hartwood.

TAYLOR HURSEY, farmer and teacher, P. O. Gilmore, was born in Washington Township June 13, 1858. His parents, Henry and Elizabeth Hursey, were born in this township, and passed through all the hardships of an unsettled country. Taylor attended school in all the district schools in this township, with the exception of one. He also attended one term of school in Newcomerstown. He taught six terms of school. He is now serving his second term as Township Clerk, and is one of the most enterprising farmers of his township, also a leading young man in his community. He was married, May 29, 1880, to Dorinda, daughter of John Lickey, of this township. He is also one of the earliest settlers of this county. Mr. Taylor Hursey and wife have one child-Ivy I., born February 14, 1881. Mrs. Hursey is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

DANIEL KEES, farmer and stock-dealer, P. O. Albany, Ohio, was born in Washington Township February 20, 1823, son of Abraham and Mary Kees, who came from Pennsylvania about 1821. His father is still living; his mother died February 11, 1876, and is buried near Hartwood Church. Our subject distinctly remembers seeing his father in an early day shoot a wild turkey from the little window in their cabin home. The woods at that time were full of deer, bears, wolves, wild hogs and other animals. Daniel was married, November 23, 1845, to Melissa A. Murphy, daughter of John W. and Sydney Murphy, also early settlers of this county. She was born in Harrison County May 6, 1828. They have had ten children, two of whom died in in fancy. Those living are as follows: Louisa E. (wife of Madison Castile, now living in this county), Mary E. (wife of Anthony J. Miller, also of this county), Elidia A. (wife of George W. Johns), Maria E. (wife of John W.

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP. - 989

Groose), Sydney E. (wife of Morris Stewart), Lucinda A. (wife of Thomas Edwards), Philip P; and Daniel, both living at home. The family, with the exception of Lucinda, are members of the Methodist Church. Our subject commenced the battle of life with nothing and has accumulated quite a fortune He owns now over 800 acres of well-improved land, and has bought an immense amount of stock. He is well and widely noted for his honesty and integrity.

ELIZABETH LANNING, Gilmore, Ohio, was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, December 22, 1798. She came to this country in 1819, with her husband, Joseph Lanning. They settled in what was then Perry, but is now Washington Township. It would be difficult to describe the hardships they endured. Their roads were merely paths. Their living was chiefly game, there being a great many deer, bears, wild turkeys, etc. At one time they, were compelled to tear down their log cabin and move it to another place, the copperhead snakes were so thick. The present generation can scarcely appreciate the hardships of their forefathers. Mrs. Launing is the mother of nine children; six of them are living at present. She has been a member of the Methodist Church for about fifty years, and is a devoted Christian. She is one of the oldest pioneers now living in this county. Her husband died January 13, 1876, and is buried at West Union Church.

PHILIP LANNING, merchant and Postmaster at Gilmore, was born in Washington Township, Tuscarawas Co., Ohio, in 1821. He is the second son of Joseph and Elizabeth Lanning; who emigrated to this county in 1818. Joseph Lanning was a native of New Jersey, and died in this county in 1878, at the ripe old age of eighty-one years. His wife is still living, and makes her home with her daughter, Sarah A., wife of William Denning. of this township. Philip Lanning was raised in Tuscarawas County, and received only a limited education. When about twenty-four years of age, he started out in life for himself. In 1847, he was married to Senia Gardner, daughter of David Gardner, who came here from Pennsylvania in 1834. Our subject moved to Gilmore, his present place of business, in 1848, and entered the mercantile trade. He first built a small store-room, and lived in a part of the same for a number of years. He hauled his goods from Wheeling, W. Va., a distance of forty-five miles. About this time he sold a horse and buggy, which furnished him money to start in business. In 1861, he built a large store room, where he is now carrying on an immense mercantile trade. The post office is located in his building. Four children have been born to him - Nora Manda. wife of S. G. Moore, of Galva, Ill.; Theadore, who was' married in 1874, to Miss Nannie Mears, of Westchester, Ohio, and is now in partnership with his father; John H., who was married in 1878, to Miss Appie Billingsley, of Columbiana County; and David P., who is now living in Illinois. Both our subject and wife are members of the Methodist Protestant Church. Mr. Lanning is also a member of the Masonic fraternity. His son, Theadore, is a member of the I. O. O. F. He has been quite prosperous in business, although about two years ago their store and safe were burglarized, and they sustained a loss of $1,000. They have also, from time to time, sustained heavy losses in different ways. He is now the owner of 130 acres of highly improved land, with new buildings on the same, besides a large amount of village property, including a heavy stock of goods. He is one of the first men of Washington Township.

JOSEPH McCOLLOUGH, farmer, P. O. Gilmore, was born May 8, 1820, in Harrison County, Ohio, son of William and Sarah McCollough. He came to this county in 1832, with his parents, who were among the first settlers of Perry Township, and has lived in this county ever since. Mr. McCollough

990 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES:

had but very few advantages to obtain an education. However. what schooling he received was in a log schoolhouse during winter seasons. He never had shoes on his feet until he was nine years old. He married Elizabeth, daughter of Sarah (Scott) Procter, March 3, 1842. They moved on their present farm in Washington Township in 1863, and are the parents of five children, four of whom are living. One daughter died May 29, 1862, at the age of nineteen years. Those who are now living are as follows: Lavina, wife of Reuben M. Morris; John; who is living in this township; James, living in Perry Township; Clark, in Rush Township, and Martha, yet at home. Mr. McCollough, wife and four children, are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was drafted in the late war at first call, and sent a substitute. He has been extremely prosperous in business, having started with nothing, and now owning about 200 acres of splendid land, with the best of buildings on the same. He makes the raising of fine sheep and horses a specialty, and keeps probably the best Spanish Merino sheep in this county.

THOMAS E. MCFADDEN, farmer, P. O. Peoli, was born within one-half of a mile of his present home on February 12, 1845, son of John and Elizabeth McFadden, both living in this township. They came here in 1833, from Belmont County, Ohio, and are among the old settlers of the county. Our subject lived at home until the war broke out. He enlisted in the Eightieth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, and in 1863 became a veteran in the same regiment. He served his country faithfully for three years and eight months. and then was honorably discharged. He returned home, and remained with his parents until his marriage, May 29, 1870 with Miss Nancy Hill. born April 13, 1850, in Salem Township. She is the daughter of Hibberd and Eleanor Hill, who are also old settlers of this county. Mr. McFadden and wife moved to the farm where they now reside in 1874. They have two children-John R. H. and Elizabeth E. Both husband and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Our subject was in the battles of Iuka, Missionary Ridge, Corinth and Champion Hill; also, the siege of Vicksburg, and Sherman's celebrated march to the sea. Mr. McFadden is a Republican. He owns 185 acres of improved land. He has a fine stock farm, and will hereafter deal quite extensively in stock. He is one of Washington Township's most prominent men.

JOHN M. MILLER, farmer. P. O. Gilmore, was born in Washington County, Penn., October 25, 1823. He emigrated to this county from Guernsey County, with his parents, and settled on his present farm. He was twenty-three years old when he was married to Miss Rebecca A., daughter of Thomas and Sarah Myers. They have had ten children, three of them dying in infancy. Those now living are as follows: Nancy, married and living on the farm adjoining her father's; Sarah, living at home; Anthony, married to Martha Morris, and living on the home farm; Maria M., wife of Samuel Dunlap, of Perry Township; Thomas C., married to Miss Sadie Merchant, who also lives on the home farm; Ida L. and Elmer B.. living at home. Mr. Miller and family are members of the Methodist Protestant Church. He has been successful in business, having cleared a farm of 314 acres, with good buildings on the same.

REUBEN M. MORRIS, farmer, P. O. Gilmore. was born in Washington Township, of this county, June 30, 1838, son of Peyton and Martha Morris. His father is one of the oldest persons of this township, and is the oldest pioneer. He came to this county in 1820, and married Martha Lanning in 1824. The old gentleman traded a horse for the first 100 acres of land he owned, which was situated in Washington Township. The patent to said land was signed by John Quincy Adams, then President of the United States. The first Methodist preaching was held in his log house in 1843. Our subject's mother

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP. - 991

died in 1861, and is buried in this township. Reuben lived at home until the year 1861, when he enlisted in the Eightieth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He afterward became a veteran. He fought for his country until the war was over. He was in the battles of Iuka, Mission Ridge, Romes Farm, and participated in the sieges of Corinth and Vicksburg, also in Sherman's march to the sea, be sides several other minor engagements. He was wounded in the left ear at Jackson, Miss. Was honorably discharged in 1865. He was married, March 29, 1866, to Levina, daughter of Joseph McCollough, of this township. This union was blessed with four children, all living at present-Joseph S., Otis P., Earnest and Mable F. Mr. Morris has made farming his business since the war. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He has been very successful in life; is the owner of 220 acres of land, well-improved; with fine buildings on the same, having built a fine residence on the home farm, in 1880. He keeps a very fine stock of sheep and horses.

BENJAMIN MURPHY, farmer, P. O. Albany, Ohio, was born in Belmont County. Ohio, June 31, 1818, son of John W. and Sydney Murphy, who came to this county in 1838. Both father and mother died in Washington Township, and are buried near the Hartwood Church. Benjamin was married February 28, 1839, to Mary, daughter of Charles and Martha Robinson, who came to this county at an earlier date than the Murphys. Mr. B. Murphy and wife are parents of fourteen children, five of whom are dead. Those living are as follows: Thomas J.. born May 10, 1841; Charles W., born May 8, 1846: Lemuel C.. born March 2, 1849; Josiah M., born March 26, 1851; Amanda E., born April 18, 1853; James A., born January 12, 1855: Albert C., born March 29, 1859; Lucia M., born May 2, 1861; and Phebe E., born May 6, 1864. Mrs. Murphy, Thomas J.. Lemuel C. and Phebe E. are members of the Methodist Protestant Church. Thomas J. is a. member of the Masonic Lodge, and Charles W. of the I. O. O. F. . The children are all well educated, and four of the boys have taught school. Thomas A. has been Justice of the Peace and Township Clerk, and is now a Trustee. Our subject is owner of 250 acres of land, about 140 head of sheep, and a large amount of other stock.

JOHN MURPHY, farmer, P. O. Albany, was born March 14, 1822, in Belmont County. Ohio. He is a son of John W. and Sydney Murphy, who came to this county in 1838, when our subject was sixteen years of age, and settled on the farm on which John now lives, which was a perfect wilderness at that time. John has spent almost his entire life in clearing the land. Himself, brothers and sons together own about 1,500 acres of land, in Washington Township; nearly all of which is improved. Mr. Murphy married, Eliza Swaney, February 8, 1849. She was born, October, 1828, in Harrison County, and is a daughter of William Swaney. They are the parents of seven children living, and one dead, as follows: Lloyd, born November 4, 1849; Adeline, born September 20, 1851; William, born May 14, 1853: Sydney, born August 6, 1855, wife of John A. Taylor; Philip P., born September 27, 1857; John W., born February 12, 1860; and Margaret J., born September 18, 1862, wife of George W. Cappel. Their youngest child was born June 14, 1865, and died April 16, 1871. The children each have a good education; Lloyd, the oldest, has been teaching school since he was eighteen; William S. is a minister of the M. P. Church. Mr. Murphy and family (with the exception of Philip) are members of the M. P. Church. He has held each of the township offices at different times. He takes great pride in his stock, which is principally sheep, having at this time about 200 head of fine sheep.

JOSIAH MURPHY, farmer, P. O. Albany. was born July 2, 1829, in Guernsey County, Ohio, son of John W. and Sydney Murphy, who came to

992 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES:

this county in 1838, when our subject was a boy. At that time there was nothing better to live in than a log hut. Several large tobacco houses, some of which were forty feet high, dotted the country here and there in that county. Tobacco was about the only thing that would bring money then, and was more extensively cultivated than at present. Josiah attended school about three months a year, during the winter season, which was a much better chance than his companions received. He was married, November 20, 1852, to Elizabeth, daughter of George and Ruth Chadwell, early settlers of this county. Four children were given them, all of whom are living; viz.: Brice B., George W., Mary E., now the wife of Adam Copple, and Lanie M. T. Mrs. Murphy departed this life May 15, 1866, and is buried near Hartwood Church. Mr. Murphy married his second wife, Mrs. Mary A. Porks, widowed wife of George W. Porks, April 9, 1868. To this couple, three children were given- Josiah J., Elizabeth F. and Ingabee P. Our subject was elected Treasurer of this county, in 1873, and served two terms. He is now cultivating his farm, which consists of 320 acres, well-improved. He deals in Spanish Merino sheep quite extensively. He is one of the most thrifty farmers and sociable men of this county, and belongs to the Masonic fraternity. He and his wife are members of the M. P. Church.

LEMUEL C. MURPHY, farmer and teacher, P. O. Gilmore, was born in Washington Township March 2, 1849. He is the son of Benjamin and Mary Murphy. His father came to this county- in 1836, when the country was almost a wilderness. Lemuel received a good common school education, and has taught eight terms of school. When he was twenty years of age, he went out West, and spent two years there. He then returned home, and has been living in this place since. He was married, October 8, 1874, to Cordelia A., daughter of John and Mary Browning, also early settlers of this county. Three children have been born to this union-Lillie May, Mary E. and Eliza C. Both Mr. and Mrs. Murphy are members of the M. P. Church. Mr. Murphy has been quite successful in business, now owning 100 acres of well-improved land, besides considerable stock.

WILLIAM R. NICHOLS, farmer, P. O. Port Washington, Ohio, was born December 4, 1822, in Pennsylvania, son of George Nichols, now living in Noble County, Ohio, who moved to this county with his family in 1848. The northwestern corner of Washington Township was then a wilderness, with plenty of deer roaming through the forests. William was married, October 26, 1847, to Sarah Fares, of Belmont County. They have had eight children, five of whom are living. Two of the deceased died in infancy; and Mary, wife of L. D. Dix, died February 25, 1882. Those living are Han nap, M., wife of Harmon Bond; Sarah H., wife of Calvin Carr, Ellen S., wife of Morgan Bond; Francis C., and Emma Z. The entire family are members of the church. Mr. Nichols has been prosperous in business, now owning 100 acres of well-improved land. He makes the raising of fine sheep a specialty, of which he now owns about sixty head.

MOSES PROCTOR, school teacher and farmer, P. O. Gilmore, was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, August 15, 1835. He is a son of William and Elizabeth Proctor; is of English descent, and a self-made man. In 1855, he attended New Hagerstown Academy; in 1856, Madison College, and in 1857 he attended Oberlin College. He enlisted, January 1, 1862, in the Eighth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and in 1864 was promoted to Assistant Marshal of Freedmen. He was honorably discharged at Vicksburg, January 16, 1865. After the war, he taught school and worked on the farm until 1876. when he visited Philadelphia and New York. He married Emeline, daughter of Brice and Rachel Cochran. of this county. Two children have blessed this

WAYNE TOWNSHIP. - 993

union- May and Clarence. both of whom are living. Our subject owns eighty acres of improved land, and has been moderately successful in business. He is a member of the Masonic and I. O. O. F. Lodges at Port Washington. His wife is a member of the Disciple Church.

McKINZIE YOUNG, farmer, P. O. Gilmore, was born in Perry Township, March 14, 1843, son of McKinzie and Sarah Young, who came to this county over fifty years ago, from Harrison County, Ohio. Our subject lived at home until be was drafted to serve nine months in the army. He enlisted in the Forty-third Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and at the expiration of ten months was honorably discharged. He went to Iowa in 1864, and was afterward drafted again in Ohio. - He enlisted the second time, in the Seventy-eighth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He served in the army until the close of the war. and was honorably discharged. During his army life, he received physical injuries which can never be cured. He was married to Nancy Miller February 20, 1866. She is the daughter of John and Rebecca Miller, who are old settlers here. This union has brought forth five children, all of whom are living - Denton, born March 29, 1867; Jesse C., born October 18, 1868; Alonzo M., born July 23, 1870; Ellie L.. born August 11, 1872; and Anthony O.. born September 19, 1874. Mr. Young has secured, through his own exertions, a little home of fifty-three acres in this township. He was School Director for several terms, and is a member of the Masonic fraternity. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is one of the most enterprising men of Washington Township. He cast his first Presidential vote for Abraham Lincoln, in the State of Georgia, in 1864.