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200 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: menced the active duties of life, for himself, in Washington Township, where he rented a piece of ground, and "farmed it" for five years. He then purchased his present farm of 45 1/2 acres, where he has since resided. He has been a "tiller of the soil" all through life, and is a man respected by all. Mr. Carbery's politics are Democratic. and has served in the capacities of Road Supervisor and School Director. He was united in marriage, December 19, 1854, to Sarah, daughter of Adam Wells, a prominent farmer of Franklin Township. Of their three children, two are living-John J. and Mary Elizabeth. Mrs. Carbery and daughter are members of the Christian Union Church. MARTIN A. COURTS, P. O. Georgetown, a prominent farmer of Franklin Township, was born in Scott Township, this county, May 13, 1830. His father, George Courts, was a native of Ohio, and a farmer by occupation. He located in Scott Township at an early day, and there resided till his death a few years later. His death occurred about fifty years ago. Mr. Courts' mother was Catherine Hiler, a native of Ohio, and mostly reared in Brown County. She departed this life about twenty years ago. The subject of this notice was reared on the home farm, receiving a good common school education. He was reared by his mother till eighteen years of age, and then commenced active life by working on neighboring farms by the month till twenty-two years of age. He then farmed for himself, in Scott Township, two years. He then removed to his present farm in Franklin Township, where he owns about 400 acres of land, mostly under cultivation. When twenty-seven years of age, Mr. Courts was united in marriage to Elizabeth Dunn, a native of Washington Township, and a daughter of James Dunn, a prominent farmer and land-bolder of Brown County. They have six children-James H. (who married Lottie Miller), George E. (at home), Josephine (wife of Stephen A. Kendall, a farmer of Franklin Township), Ormund F., Arminda and Bertie Edna. Mr. and Mrs. Courts are members of the Christian Union Church, on the West Fork of Straight Creek. Mr. Courts is a well-known citizen of this township, and well respected. DAVID G. DEVORE, retired lawyer, P. O. Georgetown, was born in Union Township, Brown Co., Ohio, March 31, 1808. He is the seventh of ten children, born to David and Alice (Mann) Devore. His father, a native of Washing- ton County, Peon., followed agricultural pursuits through fife. He moved to Kentucky at an early date, and settled at Kenton's Station. In 1800, he removed to Union Township, Brown Co., Ohio, where he resided until his demise. Many of his ancestors were active participants in the Revolutionary struggle, notably, Nicholas De- yore, his paternal grandfather, who was one of the famous Morgan rifleman, and an actor during Crawford's defeat. His mother was a native of New Jersey, and a daughter of Christopher Mann, a prominent pioneer of Kentucky, and Brown County, Ohio. Until his nineteenth year was attained, Mr. Devore worked on a farm at the old homestead, on Red Oak Creek, Union Township, Brown County. During those years, he received a liberal education in various select schools, and in 1827 entered the Ohio University at Athens. There he diligently pursued a course of classical studies ; was graduated in 1831, with the first honors of his class. He then returned to Brown County and began the reading of law under the supervision of Archibald Leggett, a prominent attorney of Ripley, Ohio. After continuing his studies with this preceptor for about six months, he moved to Georgetown, where he resumed his reading under the guidance of Thomas L. Hamer, an able pioneer attorney of this county. In 1833, he passed the required examination and was admitted to the bar. Hon. Thomas Corwin was on that occasion one of the examiners. Entering at once on the active practice of his profession, in partnership with Thomas L. Hamer, at Georgetown, he, in conjunction with his associate, rapidly secured an extensive legal practice. In 1833, he was elected Prosecuting Attorney of Brown County, and in this position served faithfully for two years. Of late years, he has almost retired from general practice, and has interested himself in agricultural pursuits. He resides with his son, James M., on the farm northeast of Georgetown. Politically, Mr. Devore is a supporter of Greenback principles, but cast his first vote in favor of Gen. Andrew Jackson. Religiously, he FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP - 201 is a member of the Christian Union organization. He has always been a firm friend to the temperance cause, and has never connected himself with any secret societies. While in the practice of his chosen profession, Mr. Devore was always acknowledged to be one of the ablest members of the bar of Brown County. Mr. Devore was united in marriage, May 24, 1837, to Rebecca Murray, a native of Morgan County, Ohio, and a daughter of Thomas Murray (then deceased), an early pioneer of that county. Eight children were born to this union, five living—Lucy (wife of William Snedaker), David (clerk in a Cincinnati dry goods house), James M. (on the home farm), Rebecca J. (a teacher in the Georgetown public schools), and Sarah Phillips (at Glendale, Ohio). Mrs. Devore departed this life August 12, 1866. She was a consistent member of the M. E. Church, and a faithful attendant on its services. Mr. Devore's grandfather died at the advanced age of ninety-seven years, and a year previous to his death, raised, by his own individual labor, over four hundred bushels of corn ; his father lived to be eighty-seven, and his mother eighty-four years old, and as our subject is yet in very good health, he bids fair to follow in the footsteps of his ancestors. LEVI DUNN, P. 0. Arnheim, an honored pioneer citizen of Franklin Township and Brown County, was born in this township Aug. 27, 1813. His father, Henry Dunn, was a native of Monongahela County, Va., coming to Ohio at an early date. He located near Arnheim, in this township, but in 1832 sold his farm and went West. Being dissatisfied with his new location he came back to Brown County, and located in Washington Township, where he resided till his death, probably about 1869. He was married in Virginia to Nancy Pindell, a native of the " Old Dominion." Twelve children were born to this union, six sons and six daughters, nine of whom are living, the youngest being fifty-two years of age. Mrs. Dunn departed this life about twenty years ago (1862). .Levi Dunn was the fifth child and third son of this large family, and, as were ere scarce in the time of his youth, and money in proportion, his educational facilities were very limited. He assisted his father on the farm until of age, when he was united in marriage to Margaret Lucas, a native of this county. Soon after marriage, he purchased 112 acres of swamp land, located near Sardinia, in Washington Township, for which he paid 75 cents an acre. This was in 1834. Mr. Dunn resided at this place twenty years, improving and adding to his possessions, until when he left, he owned about 390 acres, 200 of which he had cleared. At the expiration of twenty years he sold his farm, and purchased his present farm of 287 acres, on the Ripley & Arnheim pike, most of which is under cultivation. " Uncle Levi," as he is familiarly known, began the active duties of life with nothing but a plentiful amount of brain, muscle and tireless energy. During his almost seventy years' sojourn on this earth, he has been a constant tiller of the soil, and his labors have not been unfruitful. Financially, he has been moderately blessed, having gained a competency sufficient for old age and its attendant wants ; socially, no man in Franklin Township stands higher. He is honored and respected by all, and justly deserves this place in the history of Brown County. Mr. Dunn is a Democrat politically, and has officiated in several township positions. His marriage occurred January 30, 1834. Of the six children born to this union, only two are living—R. B.(residing at Carlisle, in Jackson Township), and Isaac (a farmer of this township, residing near his father). Mrs. Dunn departed this life February 5, 1840. Mr. Dunn was subsequently married to Rebecca Kratzer, also a native of Brown County. Four children are the result of this union- Elsie (wife of a farmer of Scott Township), Roanna (widowed wife of Nimrod Lindsay, keeping house for father and mother), Jane (wife of Peter Wall, of Wallsburg, Scott Township), and Philip (who married Nancy Hendrixson, and resides on the home farm). CHARLES ELSCHLAGER, P. O. Wallsburg, a prominent German citizen of the western pars of this township, born in Germany March 3, 1832. His parents, Caleb and Barbara (Masner) Elschlager, came to America in May, 1845, locating on Sycamore Run, in Franklin Township, two miles above Arnheim, where he bought thirty-three and a third acres of land. Eight or nine years later, they removed onto a farm of 160 acres, then in Franklin, now in Scott Township, and subsequently added thirty-two 202 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: acres to their first purchase. They there resided till their death. Charles Elschlager is the oldest of six children, four sons living. He obtained a fair education in his native land, and when thirteen years of age, accompanied his parents to America. When young, he labored upon a farm in Kentucky, and at twenty-two years of age, rented land in Scott Township, where he " farmed it for eight or nine years. He then removed to Jay County, Ind., residing there six years, but, suffering from the ague, came back to Brown County, and lived one year with his father. He then purchased 112 acres of his present farm, to which he has since added thirty-one and a half acres. Mr. Elschlager is Democratic in politics, and was formerly a member of the German Reformed Church at Arnheim. He was married, December 6, 1865, to Rosa Schulien, a native of Germany. Seven children were sent to bless this union, six living— Louisa (wife of Francis M. Lindsey, a farmer of this township), Charlie, Annie (wife of James Shaver, a farmer of Franklin Township), Caleb, Joe and Lydia. Mrs. Elschlager died in June, 1878. Mr. Elschlager was again married in June, 1879, to Mary Troutman, a native of this township. Two children have been born to them, one living—Jessie, aged two years, DR. SIDNEY C. GORDON, P. O. Georgetown, one of the more prominent farmers of this township, was born in Trumbull County, Ohio, Dec. 29, 1840. He is a son of Thomas W. Gordon, who has been an honored physician and surgeon of Georgetown and Brown County for many years. Dr. Gordon's mother was Minerva Elvira Scoville, a native of Trumbull County, Ohio. She departed this life December 2k), 1869. Dr. Gordon lived in his native county until ten years of age, when he accompanied his parents to Georgetown. He was reared and educated in the latter place, and in early life studied medicine with his father. He remained with the latter the prescribed term of three years, during this time attending three courses of lectures at the Cincinnati College of Medicine and Surgery, graduating in 1860. Soon after the com- mencement of the war, he enlisted in Company C, Fifty-ninth Regiment Ohio Volun- teer Infantry, and while at Camp Kenton was detached, by order of Gen. Nelson, as Assistant Surgeon of the post. He remained in this position till the camp was broken up, and was subsequently, commissioned (in August, 1862) to the same position in the Fifty-ninth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He served as such till the regiment's term of enlistment had expired, when he was honorably discharged. He returned to Georgetown, and the following spring went out as Surgeon of the One Hundred and Eighty-ninth Regiment, being finally mustered out in the fall of 1865. He returned to Georgetown once more, and in the spring of 1866 formed a partnership with his father in the practice of medicine. This relationship continued until the fall of 1868. Dr. Gordon then gave up his practice, the main cause being failing health, and located on a farm of 116 acres in Franklin Township, which he had purchased the year previous. This farm is located on Straight Creek, west of the Ripley & Arnheim pike, and is mostly under cultivation. Dr. Gordon finds farming more suited to his health, and has therefore almost entirely given up his medical practice. He is an earnest advocate of the principles adopted by the Republican party, and in 1869 was their candidate for Representative from Brown County. This was more of an honor than the expectation of electing him, for the almost solid Democratic vote in the county rarely fails to elect a Democratic candidate. Dr. Gordon is an active member of the Board of Directors of the Brown County Agricultural Society, and always takes a deep interest in those matters pertaining to the moral, social and educational advancement of the community in which he resides. He was married, February 15, 1872, to Olevia, daughter of William S. Marshall, an old and honored pioneer of Pleasant Township. They have five children-Nellie M., William Winslow (named after both grandfathers), Claribel, Sophie S.o and an infant, Hugh B. Mrs. Gordon is a lady of culture and refinement, and highly respected by all with whom she has acquaintance. Dr. Gordon and wife are connected by membership with the Methodist Episcopal Church of Georgetown. Dr. Gordon is the author of the history of Frankhn Township, in this volume. FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP - 203 BYRON W. GORDON, P. O. Georgetown, a young and enterprising farmer of this township, was born in Trumbull County, Ohio, March 5, 1847. His parents are Thomas W. Gordon and Minerva E, (Scoville) Gordon, the former of whom removed to this county when our subject was but tour years of age, and for many years has been a prominent physician and surgeon of Southern Ohio. Mr. Gordon was reared in Georgetown, and there received the benefits of a good English education ; when still young, he entered the office of the Southern Ohio Argus, edited by John G. Doren, with whom he served a four years' apprenticeship. He subsequently followed his trade for some time, also attending school. In February, 1865, he enlisted in Company H, One Hundred and Eighty-ninth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was soon after made Hospital Steward. While stationed at Camp Chase, he was taken sick, and June 23, of the same year, was discharged on account of disability; which to a certain extent still continues. In the spring of 1869, he moved onto his present farm of seventy-two acres, in this township. Mr. Gordon was formerly a member of the Grand Army Republic Post, at Georgetown, and Hamer Grange, both organizations now extinct ; he is now connected with the Methodist Episcopal Church at Georgetown ; Franklin Grange P. of H., of Franklin Township, and is Republican in politics. He was united in marriage, March 4, 1869, to Sallie J. Hicks, a native of this county, and a daughter of John Hicks, born in Pleasant Township. One daughter was born to their union, Annie L., aged ten years. Mrs. Gordon departed this life in November, 1875. Mrs. Gordon's parents reside with our subject on the farm. ALLEN HENDRIXSON, P. O. Georgetown, an honored pioneer farmer of this township, was born in Fleming Co., Ky., May 14, 1817. His father, Enoch Hendrix- son, was a native of Sweden, who emigrated to America about the commencement of the nineteenth century ; he was a farmer by occupation, and located in Brown County, when our subject was but five years of age ; he resided near New Hope, in Scott Township, till his death, which occurred about 1828. He married Nancy Fryman, a native of Kentucky. They were the parents of nine children, four of whom are living. After father's death, mother married Alvin Newton, and both are now deceased, the former dying in March, 1856. When about fourteen years of age, Mr. Hendrixson was put out to learn the cabinet trade, following that about fifteen years ; he then learned the carpenter's trade, at which he worked until 1866 ; he was a resident of Washington Township many years. In 1866, he bought his present farm, of 121- acres, on the Ripley & Arnheim pike, where he has since resided and engaged in farming. Mr. Hendrixson became a member of the Methodist Episcopal denomination while a resident of Sardinia, and remained in that body about forty years. When he removed to his present farm, he still wished to continue his worship with that denomination, but there being no church near, he united with the Christian Union Church for the sake of convenience, and a realization that a membership with some religious denomination is better than none. He is a strong Democrat, and while a resident of Sardinia was Trustee of Washington Township for six years. He was married, in 1839, to Sarah Wright, a native of this county. They had eight children ; six living—Elizabeth, wife of John Webber, a blacksmith, residing near Buford, Highland Co., Ohio ; George W., a farmer of Franklin Township, who married Amy Kendall ; William Marion, a prominent young farmer of Franklin Township, who was united in marriage to Mary A. Berger ; Nancy, wife of Phillip Dunn, also a farmer of Franklin Township ; Susannah, wife of Henry Swibold, residing in Kansas, and Ira, who married Mary Ann Berry. Mrs. Hendrixson departed this life in 1858. Mr. Hendrixson was again married, September 6, 1858, to Mrs. Elizabeth Parker. They have one child, Henry, a farmer of Scott Township. Mr. Hendrixson's first wife was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, as is also his present wife. HANSELMAN FAMILY. This family, like that bearing the name of Shotzman, have been long identified with the growing interests of Franklin Township. Its members are all well-to-do farmers ; their farms and buildings are positive proof of their untiring energy and ceaseless toil ; their influence is felt far and wide, and their 204 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: names are a sure guarantee of sobriety and peace. They have always been agriculturists, and have ever evinced a deep interest in the raising of stock. The members of this family, and especially those mentioned in this sketch, are well known throughout this part of Brown County. and respected by all. Charles Hanselman, a native of Germany, came to America in 1818, locating in Cincinnati, where he was employed as a teamster for many years. In 1832, he came to Brown County, locating 148 acres of land where his son Jonathan now resides. He lived there until his death in 1874. He married Christinia Hetzell, a native of Wurtemberg, Germany, who bore him eleven children, nine living. Mrs. Hanselman departed this life in 1876. C. F. Hanselman, son of Charles and Christinia Hanselman, was born at Cincinnati, Ohio, January 13, 1822. Ten years later, he accompanied his parents to Franklin Township, where he was reared. His educational facilities were rather 'United. He assisted his father on the farm till twenty-four years of age, and then bought fifty acres of his present farm. He has since added 225 acres to his first purchase, his farm now consisting of 275 acres, 100 of which is woodland. Mr. Hanselman is a prominent member of the Democratic party in this township, and, although repeatedly been offered offices of trust, he has declined on account of business matters. He was married, in 1846, to Margaret Kress, a native of this county. Of their seven children, five are living-Margaret, wife of George Seips, a farmer of Scott Township ; Frederick, a farmer, this township ; Louise ; Catherine, wife of Philip Miller, of Scott Township ; and Charles. Mrs. Hanselman departed this life about 1864, and Mr. Hanselman was subsequently married to Sarah Miller, also a native of Brown County. Seven children have been given to this latter union, six living—Philip, Sallie A., Jacob, Willie, Mary and Benjamin. Mr. Hanselman and wife are members of the Protestant Evangelical Lutheran Church, at Arnheim, as was also his first wife. William Hanselman, another son of Charles Hanselman, was born at Cincinnati, Ohio, in February, 1830. He was two years of age, when his parents located in Franklin Township, and here he has passed the greater portion of his life. He remained with his father till twenty-three years of age, and then purchased sixty-six acres of his present farm, where he now resides. Mr. Hanselman's political opinions coincide with those set forth by the Democratic party. His industrious life has always been a preventive to holding office. He was married in December, 1856, to Wilhelmina Shotzman, a native of Germany, coming to this country when a year old. Seven children are the fruits of this union, six living-Elizabeth, wife of Adam Bolles ; Jane, wife of Henry Bohl, a blacksminth of Arnheim ; William, Joseph, Charles H. and Marietta. Mr. Hanselman, wife and family are members of the Protestant Evangelical Lutheran Church of Arnheim. Jonathan Hanselman. a brother of C. F. and Wilham Hanselman, and a prominent farmer and stock-breeder of the township, was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, January 1, 1832. The same year, he accompanied his parents to Brown County, locating on his present farm, where he has always resided. He has always been a well-known agriculturist, owning 186 acres of well-improved land. Mr. Hanselman also owns two stallions-McClellan and Young Duke—both used for breeding purposes. His politics are Democratic, and his official life has been limited. He was married, January 3, 1860, to Josephine Wall, a daughter of Christian Wall, a prominent German land-holder of Franklin Township. Of their ten children, nine are living-Christopher, Jacob W., Jonathan W., Walter P., Louis H., Catherine E., Mary J., Tilda L. and Edna A. George B. is deceased. Mr. Hanselman, wife and family are connected with the Lutheran Church at Arnheim. Frederick Hanselman, eldest son of C. F. and Margaret (Kress) Hanselman, is a native of Franklin Township, born on the old homestead farm, which adjoins his own. He resided with his parents till twenty-two years of age, and then rented a portion of his father's farm. He has since purchased eighty-four acres, which bids fair to become a well-cultivated and fruitful piece of land. Mr. Hanselman was united in marriage, February 9, 1873, to Mary Bush, a native of Jackson Township. They have four daughters—Rosa, Flora, Josephine and Ida. Mr. Hanselman is a Democrat, and has served as Director of School District No. 7. He is still a young man, but his industrious and economical habits are sure guarantees of wealth and plenty in the future. FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP - 205 FREDERICK KANTZ, proprietor general store, Arnheim, was born in Franklin Township, Brown Co., Ohio, September 13, 1848. His father, Jacob Kantz, is a native of Baden, Germany, and came to America in 1838. The following year, he located in Franklin Township, this county, where he still resides. He owns a farm of 110 acres on the Georgetown & Brownsville road, but for the past twenty-four years has suffered from total blindness. He married Sallie Berry, also a native of Germany. Of the eleven children born to this union, seven are living. The subject of this sketch remained on the home farm till twenty-four years of age, with the exception of one summer. He then rented a farm of his father, which he operated two years. Seeking to better his condition financially, in 1875 he purchased the general stock and trade of Fred. Hanniman, at Arnheim. where he has since been engaged in business, and has met with fair success. Mr. Kantz is connected by membership with the United Order of Forresters, at Higginsport, and the Democratic party. He was married, in 1873, to Catherine Grosse. a native bf Brown County. Four children have been sent to bless this union, three living—Albert David, Herman Adolph and Elmer Frederick. Mr. and Mrs. Kautz are consistent members of the Reformed German Church of Arnheim. LOUIS KATTINE, brewer, Arnheim, was born in Arnheim January 1, 1854. His father, Conrad Kattine, was a native of Germany, and emigrated to America many years ago, and when Franklin Township was comparatively young. He was a pioneer brewer of Franklin Township, and continued the brewing business twenty-two years. Having gained a competency, he retired from active business, and-now resides on his farm of eighty-five acres, near Arnheim. He married for his second wife Caroline Steinman. Of the five children by his first wife, four are living; and the three children by his second wife are all living. The mother of our subject died when he was about five years of age, and he was reared mostly by his step-mother. He obtained the benefits of a fair education, and while yet young learned the brewing trade with his father, and afterward worked at Maysville, Mason Co., Ky., for two or three years. He then established a brewery at Higginsport, which he ran one year with fair success. His next operation in this line was to rent his father's brewery for three years. Subsequently, in company with F. Berry, he erected the brewery at Arnheim (in 1877), and the firm of Kattine & Co. did business until 1879, when Mr. Kattine purchased his partner's interest, and operated it until the spring of 1882. Mr. Kattine enlisted under the banners of the Democratic party. He was married, in 1876, to Melissa Hockman, a native of Green Township, Brown Co , Ohio. They have four children- Amy Bertha, Cora Matilda, Charles Edward and Annie Leonia. Mr. Kattine and wife are members of the Protestant Evangelical Lutheran Church of Arnheim. GEORGE W. LAYCOCK, P. O. Brownstown, a life resident of Brown Co., and a well-known citizen of this township, was born in Jefferson Township May 31, 1829. His grandfather, Joseph Laycock, located in what is now Brown County, in the latter part of the eighteenth century. His son, William Laycock, the father of our subject, was born near Ripley April 3, 1799. He was reared in this county, and resided here during his life with the exception of a few years in Indiana, when a young man. His death occurred in Jefferson Township in August, 1876. He married Sarah Ramey, also a native of this county, whose father Lawrence Ramey was one of the early settlers near Decatur, Bryd Township, this county. They had nine children, five sons living. Mrs. Laycock died about 1878. George. W. Laycock was the fifth child and fourth son, and grew to manhood in this county. He received but limited educational advantages, as schools at that day were somewhat scarce. He remained with his father till twenty-one years of age, and then bought seventy-four acres of land adjoining the home farm, where he remained about three years. He was married January 1, 1857, to Melissa J. Straight, a native of this county. Soon after marriage, he settled on seventy acres of land in Jefferson Township, now owned by Rufus Beard, where he resided seven years. He then removed to Red Oak, on the Georgetown & Ripley pike, and in connection with John R. Henry purchased 100 acres of land. Five years later, the two went to Bracken County, Ky., where Mr. Laycock rented land, and raised tobacco and corn. He subsequently removed to a farm of fifty acres in Washington 206 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. Township, near Brownstown, and three years afterward bought his present farm of seventy-five acres. Mr. Laycock was formerly a member of the Christian Church at Russellville, but is now connected with that denomination at Sinai, in Franklin Township. He is also a member of Washington Grange, P. of H., at Brownstown, in which body he has officiated as Master for six years. His political views are strongly Democratic, and he has served as Trustee of Franklin Township. Ten children have been born to Mr. Laycock and wife, the oldest being deceased. The living are :as follows : John F., a farmer of Pleasant Township, Mary Elizabeth, wife of James P. Boothby, a farmer of Scott Township ; Chilton A. ; William, a farmer near Scicily, in this county ; Nannie Lou, Frank Allen, Fred, Joseph C. and Susan M. Mrs. Laycock and three children are also members of the Christian Church. FRANCIS M. LINDSEY, farmer, P. O. Arnheim, was born on the farm where he- now resides, December 25, 1842. His father, Jesse Lindsey, was also a native of this county, and a son of Philip Lindsey, a native of Ohio. Jesse Lindsey was reared in Franklin Township, and lived there during his life. He was a wheelwright by trade, working at that business in winter, and farming in summer. He owned 205 acres of land at the time of his death, June 23, 1873. He married Amelia Prickett, a native of this county, who bore him nine children, only two living—a son, a farmer in Clinton County, Ohio, and our subject. Mrs. Lindsey is still living, and resides on the old homestead. The subject of this present notice was reared on his present farm, and has always been engaged in agricultural pursuits. He was a resident of Indiana about six months, but with a few exceptions has resided on his present farm during his life. This is the old homestead farm, comprising 205 acres. Mr. Lindsey was married, in 1874, to Mary, daughter of Allen Hendrixson, an honored pioneer of this township. Four children were born to them—Ira, Cora, Amelia, and Estella. Mrs. Lindsey departed this life in 1879. Mr. L. was again married, in the winter of 1881, to Louisa Elschlager, a daughter of Charles Elschlager, a prominent German farmer of Franklin Township. The present wife is a member of the Christian Union Church, as was als the former one. Mr. Lindsay is an ardent Democrat, and has officiated as Director of of School District No. 6. ETHAN A. LINDSAY, Postmaster, Arnheim, and proprietor of general store, was born in Franklin Township, Brown County, Ohio, December 31, 1846. His father, Elijah Lindsay, was also a native of this township, and born in 1817. He was an honored pioneer of Franklin Township, and a farmer through life. He died April 20, 1865. His wife was Susannah Pindell, a native of Franklin Township also. They were the parents of five children, all of whom are living. Mrs. Lindsay departed this life June 27, 1873. The subject of this notice grew to manhood on the farm, receiving a fair education in the district schools of the neighborhood. In 1869, he removed to Arnheim, and in April, 1875, opened a stock of general merchandise, in which business he has since been engaged, and has met with very good success. In January, 1882, he was appointed to his present position-Postmaster of Arnheim-which he is filling with good satisfaction. Mr. Lindsay was formerly a member of the Odd Fellow fraternity. He was united in marriage, in April, 1875, to Rosa Hass, a native of Brown County, who died in May, 1876. Mr. Lindsay's second marriage occurred in 1877, his present wife being Lizzie, daughter of Charles L. Miller, a prominent citizen of Arnheim. They have two children—Nellie and Edna. CHARLES L. MILLER, hotel, Arnheim, proprietor of hotel and saloon, was born in Germany May 1, 1833. He accompanied his parents to America in 1837. His father, Christian Miller, located in Franklin Township, on a farm of 120 acres, now owned by Isaac Waters. He was a lock and black smith by trade, but did not work at either trade after coming to Brown County. He died in 1845 ; his wife in October, 1869. Mr. Miller was reared on the home farm, living there till nineteen years of age. He then went to Campbell County, Ky., where he " farmed it" for four years. Returning to Franklin Township, he was married, January 26, 1856, to Charlotte Neu, a native of this county. He subsequently bought a farm exceeding 100 acres, which he farmed, personally, until October, 1881. He then sold a portion of the FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP - 207 land, but still owns seventy-seven acres. In October, 1871, he commenced in his present business at Arnheim, in which he has been moderately successful. Mr. Miller is a strong Democrat, and once served his neighbors as Road Supervisor. Five children have been born to himself and wife—Lizzie, wife of Ethan A. Lindsay ; Charlotte, wife of James H. Courts; Charles ; Laura ; and Freddie C. Mr. Miller is one of the most prominent German citizens of Arnheim and Franklin Township, and is well known throughout Brown County. JAMES MOORE (deceased), an honored citizen of Franklin Township, was born in Byrd Township, near Russellville, Brown County, Ohio, December 4, 1800. His father was Moses Moore, a native of Scotland, and of Scotch-Irish descent. The subject of this notice was reared in this county, living in it all his life, with the exception of a twenty years' residence in Adams County, Ohio. He was a resident of Franklin Township twenty-six years, and one of its best citizens, till his death, which occurred March 5, 1882. He is buried in Beard's Cemetery, near Russellville. Mr. Moore married Mary Rhodes, a native of Ohio. Of the eleven children given them, eight are living—Caroline ; Robert C.; Emily, wife of Wilson Young, a farmer of Franklin Township ; Eleanor, wife of William Bohn, a farmer of Washington Township ; John ; Elizabeth, wife of Frederick Grosse, a farmer of Jefferson Township ; Amelia ; and Katy Ann, wife of Lewis Meyers. Mrs. Moore is still living, and resides on the old homestead of 187f acres. This land is farmed by the two sons, Robert C. and John. The former was born in Adams County, Ohio, March 2, 1843, and resided with his father all his life, and is yet a resident on the home farm. He was married, February 10, 1870, to Laura, daughter of Robert Dunn, a farmer of Washington Township. They have five children—Mary E., Callie A., Robert J., Laura S. and John T. James Moore was a member of the Presbyterian Church at Russellville ; Republican in politics, as are also his sons, Robert C. and John. J. W. MORROW, farmer and tobacco-raiser, P.O. Wallsburg, was born in Lewis Township, Brown County, Ohio, two miles north of Higginsport, December 18, 1830, His grandfather, James Morrow, was a native of Ireland, and came to this county at an early day. He located near Russellville, in Jefferson Township, where his son, Wilham Morrow, the father of our subject, was born. William Morrow was a farmer through life, and in 1880, emigrated to Missouri, where he subsequently died. He married Rachel Drake, a native of New Jersey, who came to this county with her parents, when quite young. William and Rachel Morrow were the parents of sixteen children, five now living. Mrs. Morrow departed this life, in Missouri, in December, 1881. The subject of this notice came to Franklin Township when two years of age, and has since resided here. His educational facilities were somewhat limited. He assisted his father on the farm until eighteen years of age, and then went to live with a sister at the " Second Cross Roads," two miles from his present farm. A year later, he purchased forty acres of land, of J. Perry Fife. at that point, where he resided till 1860. He then purchased sixty acres of land, known as the " Dennis Farm," and located on the West Fork of Straight Creek, where he lived ten years. He then bought sevenly-one acres of his present farm, where he has since resided. Mr. Morrow also owns fifty acres of land in Scott Township, making 181 acres in all. His political ideas have always been Democratic, and for twenty-two years he has served his neighbors as Constable of Franklin Township. Mr. Morrow was married, in 1854, to Morilla Staten, a native of Indiana. Like his own parents, he has been blessed with a family of sixteen children, seven of these are living—A. J.. in business at Georgetown ; Sarah, wife of George Berry, a farmer of Lewis Township ; Marietta, wife of John Lucas, on the home farm ; Theressa A.; Rachel B.; Louella ; and Lillie M. The other children all died in infancy. G. CHRISTIAN REISINGER, saw-mill, Arnheim, proprietor of a portable sawmill, and one of the most prominent German-American oitizens of Franklin Township, was born in Germany February 8, 1840. His parents were George S. and Christina Hertel Reisinger, both natives of Germany. They emigrated to the " land of the free " in 1842, locating on a farm in Franklin Township, one mile east of Arnheim. Mr. 208 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: Reisinger grew to manhood in Franklin Township, in early life assisting his father in the work on the farm. He received a fair education, and subsequently taught school for three winters, spending the summer months in canvassing for standard publications. He then took a seven months' course of study at the Mercantile College at Cincinnati, when he ably fitted himself for a business career. In 1862, he enlisted in Company E, Seventh Ohio Cavalry, and served till the close of the rebellion, a period of two years and nine months. He then returned to Franklin Township, and was there married, July 12, 1865, to Julia A. Sucher, probably a nalive of Virginia, but reared in Ken tucky. Mr. Reisinger then went to Cincinnati, and obtained employment as a reporter and collector on the Cincinnati Daily Times, which position he filled for two years. He then returned to Arnheim, and was engaged in the saloon business seven years. His next venture was in the turning of wood and repairing. Of late, he has been engaged in running a portable saw-mill. Mr. Reisinger is an active Democrat, and for nine successive years served Franklin Township, as its Clerk. At present, he is a Justice of the Peace. In 1880, he was appointed to take the United States Census of Franklin Township, which task he satisfactorily performed. Five children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Reisinger, three living—Endora A., Eliza C. and George C. L. Both parents are members of the Evangelical Protestant Lutheran Church of Arnheim, in which body Mr. Reisinger has held many important trusts. Mr. Reisinger is a very prominent citizen of Arnheim and vicinity, and is highly respeeted throughout the County. HUSTON RHOTEN, P. O. Arnheim, a life resident of Brown Co., and a prominent farmer of the northeastern part of this township, was born in Jackson Township, Brown Ohio, July 26, 1822. He is a son of Josiah Rhoten, a native of Pennsylvania, Co.,ho located in Kentucky, and, in 1814, settled on a farm on the present site of Carlisle, in Jackson Township, this county. He lived there about one year, and then removed to Franklin Township, where he resided until 1833. He then went back to Jackson Township, where he lived till his death, in 1865. He married Mary Perrine, a native of New Jersey. Mrs. Rhoten departed this life in 1855. Huston Rhoten is the seventh child and fifth son of a family of nine children, five of whom are yet living. He was reared on the home farm in both Jackson and Franklin Townships, remaining with his father till twenty-six years of age. He was married, February 10, 1848, to Mahala Pindell, a native of this township, born on the farm where she now resides. After marriage, Mr. Rhoten rented the farm now occupied by Lee Spencer, and two years latter purchased it. The farm contained 115 acres. He there resided from 1848 till the fall of 1873, when he purchased 125 acres of his present farm, and subsequently added forty-two acres to it. Mr. Rhoten has since made another purchase of 107 acres, mostly woodland, his landed possessions now numbering 274 acres. Mr. and Mrs. Rhoten have six children-Michael H., William A. (married Hattie Pindell), Mary Jane (wife of William G. Waters), James B. (a farmer of Jackson Township), George T. and Cary H. Mr. Rhoten and wife are members of the Christian Union denomination, which meets in the school house near his farm. PHILIP SCHWEICKART, P.O. Russellville, a prominent land-holder of Franklin Township, born in Germany May 25, 1803. His parents were Daniel Schweickart and Polly (Sadler) Schweickart. Mr. Schweickart received but a limited education in his native land, and was a soldier in the French army for a period of ten years. His parents rever came to America, but lived in Germany till their death. Our subject was a farmer in the old country until thirty-eight years of age, when he came to America, locating in Brown County, Ohio. He was employed in a brick-yard, and subsequently on a farm by the month for some years. In the fall of 1852, he married Mrs. Mary (Bobre) Houck, who owned a farm of' 200 acres. On this farm, he has resided over thirty years, toiling early and late to make his land the most fertile in the township. About 1867, he purchased forty acres of land, and in the winter of 1881-82, another piece of 200 acres, making his whole farm to consist of 440 acres. He raises a good grade of stock, usually keeping about twenty head of cattle and six FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP - 209 to eight head of horses on the farm. Mr. Schweickart has two children—Catharine (wife of Godfrey Gwinner, a farmer of Jackson Township), and Philip, assisting his father on the farm. Mrs. Schweickart has one son by a former husband, Frank Houck. Mr. Schweickart is a Democrat in politics, and himself and family are members of the Protestant Evangelical Lutheran Church, at Arnheim. CHRISTIAN SCHWEIGHART, P. O. Arnheim, a prominent farmer of Franklin Township, was born in Alsace, Lorraine, France, in June, 1814. His parents were John and Maggie (Brunner) Schweighart, who resided in France all their life. Christian was reared in his native place, receiving a very fair education. When twenty-two years of age, he accompanied John Smalley (now deceased) and John Berger (now a farmer of Washington Township) to America, locating on a farm of fifty acres near Sardinia. He remained there two years, then sold his land, removing into a house on his present farm. Some time after, he purchased this farm, and removed into his present residenceo located near the creek. He owns a fine farm of 248 acres, mostly under cultivation, all of which is the fruit of his own industry and economy. Mr. Schweighart's politics have always been Democratic. He was united in marriage, in 1846, to Eve Stephan, a sister of Philip Stephan, whose farm adjoins that of our subject. They were the parents of twelve children, eleven of whom are living—Jacob, a farmer of Scott Township, married Annie Kantz ; Sarah, wife of John Smalley, a farmer of Eagle Township ; Kate, Philip, Fred, Eve, William, a blacksmith of Carlisle, Jackson Township ; Annie, Mary and Christian, Jr. Mrs. Schweighart departed this life in 1873 or 1874. She was a member of the Protestant Evangelical Lutheran Church, of Arnheim, as is also her husband. NAAMAN D. SHAW, P. 0. Russellville, a prominent young agriculturist of this township, was born in Eagle Township, Brown Co., Ohio, January 30, 1818. His grandfather, Antoinie Shaw, was a native of New York. He came to Brown County in its early history, locating in Jefferson, and subsequently in Franklin Township. His son, George W. Shaw, was born in Jefferson Township, and was a farmer through life. He married Isabell Leonard, a native of Brown County, who bore him eleven children, eight of whom are living, our subject being one of them. Mr. Shaw departed this life in November, 1870. His wife still survives him, and resides on the old homestead in Eagle Township. Naaman D. Shaw obtained a hood education during his boyhood days, and when twenty-one years of age rented a farm in Pleasant Township, where he resided one year. He then removed to Jefferson Township, and a year later to the old homestead in Eagle Township, whereon he resided one year. He subsequently removed on two or three farms in different parts of Brown County, residing on that of Joseph Cochran, on the Russellville Pike, in Jefferson Township, for about seven years. He owns 100 acres of land in the soul part of Franklin Township, on the Ripley and Arnheim Pike, and known as the " Polly Hewitt estate." Mr. Shaw was united in marriage, February 13, 1869, to Rachel, daughter of Thomas Kendall, a prominent farmer of Jefferson Township. They have two children—Isadora and Gertie Maud. Mr. Shaw is Democratic in politics, and himself and wife are members of the Christian Church. SHOTZMAN FAMILY. There is no family in Franklin Township whose members, separate and collectively, are more highly honored and respected than that bearing the name of Shotzman. For over one-half a century, their names have formed an important link in the chain of history of Franklin Township. Its members are known far and wide for their integrity, business qualifications and steadiness of purpose, and it is to be hoped that this honor will attach itself to each and every member who may hereafter dwell in Franklin Township and Brown County. The founder of this family in Brown County was Peter Shotzman, a native of Germany, who married Eva Wagner, and emigrated to America about the year 1829. They located on the farm adjoining that now owned by Hamer Pindell, where they resided through life. The latter died July 7, 1850, and her husband exactly one month later. They were the parents of fourteen children, ten of whom are living-Frederick, Peter, Louis, Christian, George, Reason, Caroline, Christina, Lillie and Joseph. Joseph 210 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: Shotzman, a son of Peter, was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, September 28, 1828, and was but eleven months old when his parents emigrated to America. He was reared on the old homestead, never receiving over ten months' schooling in all his life. During the first twenty years of his life, he worked on the farm, and on October 12, 1847, married Caroline Hanselman, a resident of Cincinnati, who accompanied her parents from Germany to America when but eight years of age. Soon after marriage, Mr. Shotzman rented some land of Luther Reed, whereon he resided about two years. He then bought a farm of forty-six acres on Straight Creek, near Arnheim, where he resided six years, and sold out to buy 100 acres of his present farm. Mr. Shotzman has since added over three hundred acres to his first purchase, and has now one of the largest farms in Franklin Township. Mr. S. has always evinced a deep interest in bettering the condition of horses in his vicinity and township. He is a member of the Patrons of Husbandry, the Democratic party and the Protestant Evangelical Lutheran Church, of Arnheim. In the latter body he has served as Trustee ; has also been Trustee of Franklin Township. He is the father of nine children—Charlie, married Lou Warner, a native of this county ; and a farmer in this township ; Caroline, wife of Louie Troutman, a farmer of Lewis Township; Joseph T., a farmer of Franklin Township ; William, residing with brother Louie in Lewis Township ; Frederick, Christinia, Lillie, Eddie and Frank. Reason, another son of Peter Shotzman, and a brother of Joseph, was born in Franklin Township March 4, 1832. He resided with his parents till attaining his majority. He then went to Maysville, Ky., and was employed as a clerk for about eighteen months. On his return to Brown County, he went to farming on a fork of Eagle Creek, and resided there five years. He then purchased two farms, the one of sixty-eight and the other of seventy-one acres. He resided on the first farm a period of one year, and then sold both farms. He then bought 102 acres of his present farm, and has since added 166 acres, now owning acres of as fine farming land as any in Franklin Township. He is connected with the Protestant Evangelical Lutheran Church, at Arnheim, and the Democratic party. He has served his neighbors as Director and School Supervisor. He was united in marriage, January 11, 1855, to Sarah Wendell, a native of Germany, who tame with her father, John W., to America when quite young. They have eight children, four daughters and four sons--Eva Matilda, Frederick William, Sarah Ann, Mary Elizabeth, George Washing- ton, Charlie Reason, Louis Albert and Josephine. Mrs. Shotzman and family are also members of the Lutheran Church. Charles F. Shotzman, a son of Joseph and Caroline (Hanselman) Shotzman, and a prominent young farmer of this township, was born near his present farm January 1, 1849. He grew to manhood on the home farm, remaining with his father till twenty-two years of age. He received a fair English education in the district schools, and has always taken a special interest in education. At present he is serving as Director of School District No. 1. Mr. Shotzman was married, December 29, 1870, to Louella, daughter of Philip Warner, a farmer of Pleasant Township, this county. After marriage, he rented a farm of 203 acres, on which he farmed for one year. He then purchased his present farm of ninety-three acres, where he has since been engaged in cultivating the soil. Mr. Shotzman is a member of the Protestant Evangelical Lutheran Church, at Arnheim, Franklin Lodge, P. of H. and is Democratic in politics. He served two years as Township Assessor. and in the fall of 1881 was the second highest candidate in receiving the nomination of Commissioner of Brown County. Three children have been born to Mr. and Mrs Shotzman; two living--William Lee and Ada May. Joseph T., another son of Joseph and Caroline Shotzman, was born in Franklin Township January 1, 1854. He remained with his parents till twenty years of age, then rented nine acres of land, four of which he put in tobacco, and the other five in corn. On November 14, 1876, he married Susan, daughter of J. Franklin Pickering, and a native of Scott Township. After marriage, he rented twenty-five acres of his father-in-law, on which he farmed one year. He then engaged in mercantile pursuits, near Grange Hall, on the Ripley and Arnheim Pike, in Franklin Township, where he remained two and a half years, and met with good success. On April 5, 1878, he took possession of his present farm of 112 acres. FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP - 211 Politically, he is a member of a Democratic family. Two children have been given himself and wife-Ionia and Johnnie. PHILIP STEPHAN, P. O. Ash Ridge, a prominent farmer of Frankhn Township, was born in France October 12, 1836. His father, John J. Stephan, was also a native of France, and a farmer by occupation. He came to America about 1837, locating on the farm now occurred by our subject, where he resided till his death, in March, 1880. He married Sarah Bohl, a native of France, who bore him three children. Mrs. Stephan is still living, enjoying good health, and resides at Cailisle, in her eighty- second year. Phalli) is the only child living of the three born to his parents. He grew to manhood on the farm, receiving a fair common school education. When twenty-four years of age, he rented Peter Devore's farm in Pleasant Township, where lie resided five years. He then purchased 113 acres of his father's farm, where he has since resided. He subsequently bought eighty-four acres in Jackson Township, and sixty-four acres of woodland in Franklin Township, both farms adjoining his first purchase. Mr. Stephan is a prominent Democrat of the township ; in 1876, was elected Trustee, and has since occupied that position. He is connected by membership with the Protestant Evangelical Lutheran Church of Arnheim, in which body he has acceptably filled many positions. He was married in November, 1857, to Catherine Arn, a native of this county. They have had three children—Jacob J. Philip F. and Catherine M. Mrs. Stephan and the children are also members of the J., Church. JOSEPH WARD, P. O. Wahsburg, an honored and life-long resident of this township, was born on his present farm October 24, 1827. His father, Moses Ward, was a native of England, coming to America about 1818. He located on the farm our subject owns, where he resided till his death in 1843. He married Jane Hill, a native of Ireland, who departed this life in 1839. Of their six children, three are yet living. Joseph Ward is the fifth child and second son, and grew to manhood on the home farm, where he has resided during life, with the exception of three years spent in running a saw-mill in Scott Township. He owns the old homestead farm, consisting of 108 1/2 acres. His political views are Democratic, and for six years he officiated as Justice of the Peace of his native township. Squire Ward was united in marriage, in 1850, to Minerva J., daughter of Samuel Berry, of Pleasant Township, this county. They have two children—William E., married Laura Boles (now deceased), at home with parents, and Mary B., wife of W. W. Maple, a farmer of this township. Mr. Ward is a consistent member of the Christian Union Church, in which body he has served in official trusts. He is highly respected by all with whom he has acquaintanceship. ISAAC WATERS, P. O. Arnheim, a very prominent citizen of this township, was born in Jefferson Township, Brown County, Ohio, January 5, 1820. His father, James Waters, was a native of Kentucky, a farmer by occupation, but a natural mechanic. He accompanied his father, Isaac Waters, to Ohio at a very early day, locating in Brown County, on the farm now owned by Nelson Watterman, of Pleasant Township. He resided there till married, and then removed into the neighborhood of the old county seat, at " Slab Camp," afterward to Jackson Township, and subsequently to Illinois. He returned to Jackson Township, and there died. He married Elizabeth Wallace, a native of this county. Of the three children born to them, our subject is t he only survivor. When two years old, his mother departed this life, and his father subsequently married Margaret McKee, of Pleasant Township. Eight children were born to this latter union. Mrs. Waters is still living, and resides near Russellville, in Jefferson Township. Our subject was reared in Jackson Township, remaining at home until nineteen years of age. He then went to boating on the Ohio River, making three trips to and from New Orleans, each in the winter season. During these trips, he obtained what education he ever received, the amount being somewhat limited. In August, 1842, he married Lucinda Greathouse. a native of Jackson Township. He then went to farming, renting land for a year or two, and subsequently purchasing fifty- two acres, on which he resided two years. He then sold his farm and removed to Carlisle, where he lived one year. He then re-engaged in farming, and in 1860 pur- 212 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES chased a saw-mill at Carlisle. In 1864, he bought 105 acres of his present farm, and has since added seventy-five acres to his purchase. This farm is one of the best in Franklin Township, and mostly under cultivation. Isaac Waters was formerly connected with the M. E. denomination, but of late years has been a prominent member of the Christian Union Church, having held most of the offices in that body. During the war, Mr. Waters was commissioned by Gov. David Tod Captain of a company of militia at Carlisle, in Jackson Township, and on one occassion made a trip to Ripley to defend that city against a supposed raid from Morgan, the rebel General. He is Democratic in politics, has held nearly all the township offices, and in 1879 was elected Justice of the Peace, which position he now fills. He is also connected with the Masonic fraternity at Russellville. He is the father of twelve children, five dying in infancy and four now living—Martha Ann, wife of Francis Parker, a farmer of this township; William G., a farmer of Franklin Township; Caroline, wife of John Faul, of this township, and F. P., at home. Mrs. Waters has been an invalid for many years. ADAM WELLS, P. 0. Wahsburg. Mr. Wells is one of the most prominent citizens and largest land-holders of this township, was born in Virginia July 4, 1805. His father was Benjamin Wells, a native of Maryland. At the commencement of the Revolutionary war, he enlisted on the side of the colonies, and during his term of service suffered the loss of his left hand. This withdrew him from active labor, and, as he was a farmer, the duties of the farm fell mostly on his boys. He came to Ohio in 1810, locating on the place now owned by John Manus, in the " Bush Woods," where he resided about five years. He then purchased a farm on Straight Creek, where he resided till his death, which occurred about 1847. He married Mary Rice, who died shortly after the Revolutionary war closed. His second wife was Polly Aultz, a native of Germany, who bore him six children. None of the children by his first wife ever came to Ohio. Adam Wells, the subject of this sketch, accompanied his parents to Brown County when but five years of age. As schools were very scarce during his boyhood days, and the subscription very high, he did not have the advantages of an education, but was forced to toil early and late to assist his father in the making of a new home. When twenty-four years of age he went to Cincinnati, to work in a pork establishment, for the purpose of earning money to buy himself some clothes, of which he was greatly in need. He has been engaged in farming in Brown County all his life, and at present owns about five hundred acres of land, mostly under cultivation, in Franklin Township. Mr. Wells is in his seventy-eighth year, and never suffered from a day's sickness until about a year ago (1881). He is a successful agriculturist, and well respected by one and all. He married Betsey Rice, a native of this county, who was the mother of six children, three sons and three daughters. Mr. Wells' second and present wife was Rhoda Stansbury, also a native of this county. She is the mother of twelve children. Of the eighteen children born to Mr. Wells, thirteen survive-Henry (a physician of Franklin Township), Sallie (wife of J. L. Carbery, a farmer of Franklin Township), Roanna (wife of Jefferson Lindsay, of Williamsburg, Clermont Co., Ohio), Jacob, George and John (farmers of this township), Joseph, Bettie (wife of Henry Miller, a blacksmith and tobacco-raiser), Charlie (married and residing in Brown County, near the Ohio River), James (in Georgetown), and David and Gideon (the latter a great reader and a boy of promise). Mrs. Wells is still living and in her seventy-seventh year. Adam Wells never sued a mana or has been sued; never was a witness before a jury or Justice of the Peace; never on a jury but once, and has always abstained from contracting debts; he is well known in Brown County, and enjoys the good will of all. MICHAEL G. ZIEGLER, farmer, P. 0. Arnheim, was born on the farm now owned by himself, located between Straight Creek and the Ripley & Arnheim pike June 17, 1832. His father, Michael L. Ziegler, was a native Germany (Bavaria), coming to Brown County in the spring of 1829, and locating with his family in Franklin Township. This was the fourth German family to settle in the township. He first "squatted" on the farm now owned by Charles F. Shotzman, and subsequently located PIKE TOWNSHIP - 213 on the farm now owned by our subject. lie was a prominent German farmer of Franklin Township till his death, which occurred April 9, 1881, at the advanced age of ninety-one years. He married Louisa Schwab, also a native of Bavaria, who bore him seven children, five sons and two daughters, only three of whom are living. Mr. Ziegler remained at home until nineteen years of age, when he made a visit to his elder brothers at New Orleans. He followed boating for seven or eight years, and then traveled extensively over the West; was a drover two or three years, and on February 9, 1865, married Mary A, Meyers, a native of this township, He subsequently purchased two farms, the two containing about ninety-five acres. Mr. Ziegler is a member of the Masonic fraternity at Russellville, and Franklin Lodge, Patrons of Husbandry. His political views are strongly Democratic. He has served as Township Assessor two years. Mr. and Mrs. Ziegler have seven children living—Victor F., L. Alonzo, Albert W., E. Clifford, S. Jerome, Mary LoueIla and Anthanora. PIKE TOWNSHIP. COLUMBUS S. ARTHUR, saw-miller, P. 0. White Oak. Among the business industries of White Oak, we mention that of Columbus Arthur, which was established about 1881, since which he has been favorably known as manufacturer of all kinds of sawed lumber. Mr. Arthur was born in Brown County on November 15, 1852, and is a son of John and Susan Arthur. Columbus was raised to agricultural pursuits, and received a common school education. He began business for himself at eighteen years of age. He first engaged in farming; after farming a short time, he next engaged as turner in a chair factory. He was married, March 24, 1880, to Adda M. Dunn. To this union one child has been born, viz., Clara Belle, born January 6, 1881. NATHAN P. BANKS, deceased. Mr. Banks was born in Brown County, Ohio, and acquired a common school education. He was engaged in farming in Pike Township as a renter; this he continued the most of his life. He was united in marriage with Harriet F. Meeker, November 20, 1870, with whom he lived a happy life. He was a kind and affectionate husband and father. He departed this life June 22, 1879, leaving a widow and one child to mourn after him. Mr. and Mrs. Banks were the parents of two children, of whom one survives—Charles W. MARTIN V. BAVIS (deceased) was born in Illinois February 22, 1839. He was a son of John and Mary Bavis. His life was spent in farming. On the 12th of July, 1856, he was united in marriage with Miss M. H. McLean. Soon after their marriage, he purchased ninety acres of land and engaged in farming; this he continued until his death, which occurred March 13, 1880. In the death of Martin V. Bavis, Pike Township lost a good man and a valuable citizen. He obtained his education in the common schools. The widow never married again, but remained with her family on the home farm. Mr. and Mrs. Bavis were the parents of nine children, of whom seven now survive, viz., Finley, Emma, Henry, Jesse, Maude, Gaylord and Recksford. FREDERICK BAUER, farmer, P. 0. Surryville. Frederick Bauer was born in Bavaria Germany, in March, 1839. He was the third son and fifth child of George and Philipena ( Christman) Bauer. In his youth, he was trained to the pursuits of farming, in which he is still engaged. In September, 1868, he married Catherine Lutz, by whom he has three children—George, Elizabeth C. and Thomas. In 1881, he was elected Treasurer of Pike Township, in whrch capacity he still officiates. He is a member of the I. 0. 0. F., and the owner of 235 acres of land. His parents emigrated from Germany to America in 1845 ; came to Hamilton County, Ohio, where they remained a number of years ; then came to Clark Township, Brown County, where they remained two years ; then to Williamsburg Township, Clermont County, where they remained four years ; from Clermont County they moved to Pike Township, Brown County, where they remained until 1880, in which year he moved to Clermont County, where he died in April, 1882, having ',pent a life of usefulness. 214 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: R. A. BROWN, retired farmer, P. O. White Oak. To another of the early settlers of Pike Township we are pleased to allot a space in the biographical album of this work. He has been a resident of this county since his birth, which took place June 11, 1819, and has been schooled in the pioneer days of Brown C aunty, passing through many privations and hardships that can be described by only those that experienced the trials or those days. He was raised to farm life, and shortly after his marriage he began farming as a renter. Thus he continued for a few years, when he bought fifty-three acres; not liking the location, he sold and purchased two other tracts, and neither of these tracts suiting him, he sold and bought 126 acres where he now resides. His marriage with Elizabeth Wardlow, was solemnized September 30, 1840. The following children were the issue of this marriage, eleven in number, of whom seven now survive : Mary, Martha, William R., Adda, Robert L., Jackson J. and James H. J. BROOKS, farmer, P. O. Surryville. Mr. Brooks is a son of John and Nancy Brooks, was born August 9, 1830, in Clark Township, Brown County, was raised and educated a farmer, and has always been engaged in that pursuit. His educational advantages were very limited. He was married to Clarissa Cowdery, and engaged in business for himself at twenty years of age. He rented land for twelve years, then bought twenty acres, where he now resides. He and his wife both belong to the Methodist Church. His political views are Democratic. They had ten children, of whom eight are livrng, viz.: Oscar C., Augustus, Charlie, Olive, Sarah Elizabeth, Frances Mary, Acksa Isabelle and Eva. Mr. Brooks is noted for his honesty, and as a neighbor, enjoys the confidence of all with whom he is acquainted. A. B. BROOKS, teacher, Locust Ridge, was born in Clark Township. Brown County, Ohio, October 10, 1851, and is a son of Rev. William Brooks, who was a .Baptist minister for a period of forty years. He was born in Clark Township, Brown County, October 10, 1805, and was united in marriage with Abigail Rounds, who was born in Brown County in 1812. A. B. Bro.ks was the eighth child and seveuth son. He acquired a common school education, and is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He was married to Salina B. Long, February 26, 1875. He began work for himself at twenty-one years of age. He first engaged as an apprentice to learn the carpenter trade, and his health would not permit him to follow that. He then engaged as teacher in the common schools, a profession he has followed for seven years. He was elected Justice of the Peace, in Pike Township, in April, 1882. Mr. and Mrs. Brooks are the parents of two children, viz.: William H. and Augustus 0. Mr. Brooks ranks to-day among the intelligent men of his neighbor hood, and enjoys the confidence of all who know him. He and his wife both belong to the Christian Church. E. E. BROWN, farmer, P. O. Surryville, was born in Russellville, Brown Co., Ohio, February 24, 1860, and is a son of James E. and Minerva Brown. James E. Brown was born near Russellville, Brown Co., Ohio. He was married November 9 1858. He was a school teacher, and taught until September 7, 1864, at which time he died, being in the thirty-eighth year of his age. Mrs. Brown remained a widow until April 9, 1870, when she married Thomas Robinson. Young Edwin Brown commenced business for himself while very young; he first engaged in farming, and thus continued until he purchased forty acres, where he now resides. He was married. February 24, 1882, to Georgia Donley. D. H. CARPENTER, farmer, P. O. Mt. Oreb, was born August 25, 1820, in Ohio, and is a son of David and Margaret Carpenter, who were both born in Kentucky, and were married there. Soon after their marriage, they emigrated to Ohio, where they settled on a farm. To this union lwelve children have been born, of whom eight now survive. Of these, D. H. Carpenter is the sixth son and seventh child. He was married, in 1847, to Amanda Turner, and engaged in farming for himself as renter. Thus he continued for a great many years, when he bought 163 acres, where he now resides. His education is limited. He has been a life-long Democrat. To this union seven children have been horno or whom srx now survive. They are :Maggie, Jennie, Michael, PIKE TOWNSHIP - 215 Susan, Hannah and Daniel. Mr. Carpenter's record is such that his children may point to it with pride, and they may well profit by the experience of their father. ELISHA CARTER, farmer, P. O. Surryville, was born in Tate Township, Clermont County, Ohio, October 19, 1829, and is a son of George and Catharine (Emmons) Carter. Elisha acquired a common school education. He engaged in farming for himself in Clermont County in 1848 ; thus he continued until in the fall of 1850, at which time he emigrated to Brown County, where he rented land in Lewis Township. He remained in Lewis Township for a short time, then he bought seventy-six acres of land in Pike Township, and moved there. He has since added thirty six acres owning at the present 112 acres, where he resides. Mr. Carter has been a very industrious and energetic farmer. He and his family are members of the Methodist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Carter have been blessed with eight children, of whom seven are living -William M., J. E. F , George B., Robert B., Lottie Anderson, Melissa A. and Henry M. W. R. CHATTERTON, farmer, P. O. New Harmony, was born in Clermont County, Ohio, August 21, 1832, and is a son of Philip and Mary Ann Chatterton, who were married in 1830. He again married for his second wife, Lizza Jane Smith, in 1865. W. R. Chatterton at twenty-one years of age began business for himself. He first engaged as an apprentice to learn the carpenter trade, a business that he followed one summer. He next engaged in the saw-mill business at Henning's Mills; thus he continued for three years, when he bought sixty-four acres of land in Clermont County, Ohio, which he farmed until the spring of 1864, when he sold and purchased 106 acres in Pike Township, where he resides, and has since added ninety acres, owning at the present time 196 acres of land with good buildings, constituting a pleasant farmer's residence. He acquired a common school education, and has been Township Treasurer of Pike Township. He was united in marriage with Lavanchia Pool January 22, 1859, and to this union have been born three children, of whom two survive—Belle and Fannie. Mr. and Mrs. Chatterton have, through their indomitable perseverance, strict and honorable business habits, secured fir themselves and their children a beautiful home, where they enjoy the highest respect and esteem of their neighbors and many friends. W. B. COWDREY, farmer, P. O. Surryville, was born at Rising Sun, Ind., August 23, 1819, and is a son of Smith J. Cowdrey, who was born in New York. Smith J. Cowdrey emigrated to Kentucky when twenty years of age, remained there until after he was married, then he pressed forward to Ohio, where he located on a farm. In 1818, he moved to Indiana, remained there three years, and then he returned to Ohio, located in Pike Township, where he remained until his death. W. B. Cowdrey began farming when twenty years of age. He was united in marriage with Sarah E. Homean June 21, 1840. He has bought and sold a number of tracts of land ; owned at one time 413 acres of land, which is now occupied by himself and children. He is one of our self-made men, and by his energy, perseverance and pluck— qualities which insure success—he has acquired what he has. Mr. and Mrs. Cowdrey are the parents of twelve children, of whom nine are living—Achsah, Joseph, James, Loretta, David S., Sarah Ellen, Emanuel, Virgil and Charlie. Mr. and Mrs. Cowdrey belong to the Methodist Church. JAMES COWDREY, farmer, P. O. Surryville. James Cowdrey, a prominent young farmer of Pike Township, was born June 30, 1851. His parents were William B. and Sarah E. Cowdrey, whose sketch appears in this work. He was reared to manhood on a farm, and received but a hmited education. On November 25, 1874, were celebrated the nuptials of James Cowdrey and Susie Carpenter, by whom he has three children—Mary E., Lou M. and William H. Mr. Cowdrey has been a resident of Pike Township all his life ; he is of a retiring, modest and unassuming, nature and respected by all who know him. He it the owner of forty acres of land located in the southern portion of Pike township. JAMES M. DAY, retired farmer, P. O. Mt. Oreb. This gentleman is one of the oldest native and continuous residents of the county now living, having been 216 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES : sixty-eight years old the 23d of May last (1882). He owns 100 acres of land where he now resides, located partly in Pike and Scott Townships. He is a son of Mark and Elizabeth Day, who settled in Brown County, Ohio, in a very early day. James M. Day was raised a farmer ; thus he has continued through life, always taking a great interest in agricultural pursuits. On the 15th of October, 1835, he was united in marriage with Lizzie Brooks. Mr. Day has served as Township Trustee and member of the local School Board a number of years. Mr. and Mrs. Day are the parents of ten children, of whom five now survive—Lucinda, Eliza, Alfred, Mary Etta and James W. JAMES DAY, farmer, P. O. Mount Oreb, was born in Brown County, Ohio, January 11, 1817, and is a son of Christopher and Hannah Day, who were married in 1808. James Day is one among the oldest pioneers of Brown County now living, having been sixty-five years old the 11th of January last (1882). He was raised to farm life in Brown County, Ohio, and received a common school education ; he remained at home until twenty-four years of age, when he married Phcebe Kendall, after which he. engaged in farming for himself, and is now successfully cultivating his farm in Pike Township, which consists of 108 acres of land. Nine children have born to them, of whom eight now survive—Augustus, Caroline, Christopher, Laban, Charles, Benjamin P., Hester and Rachel. James Day's record is such that his children may point to it with pride, and they may well profit by his experience. ELMORE DEAN, farmer, P. 0. Surryville, was born in Clark Township, Brown County, Ohio, August 1, 1836, and is a son of Isaac and Rebecca Dean, who were both natives of Pennsylvania. They emigrated to Ohio in an early day, and settled in Clark Township, Brown County, where they remained until their death—Isaac died in 1864 and Rebecca in January, 1872. Elmore engaged in farming for himself as renter at the age of twenty-one years ; this he continued until he purchased eighty-four acres of land in Clark Township, and, thinking that he could better his location, he sold and bought 133 acres in Pike Township in 1867—the farm where he now resides. Through Mr. Dean's perseverance and industry, his farm is in a high state of cultivation. He was united in marriage with Jemima M. Smith October 3, 1859 ; he is a member of the Masonic order, at New Harmony, Brown County, and has been Township Trustee of Pike Township ; he acquired a common school education. Mr. and Mrs. Dean are the parents of seven children, of whom five are living-George C., Florence B., Edwin E., Don T. and Carrie E. Mr. Dean is still actively engaged in farming, and enjoys the confidence of all who know him. J. W. DONLEY, farmer, P. O. Surryville, was born in Clermont County, Ohio, January 24, 1825, and is a son of John Donley, who was born in 'Kentucky in 1801. Our subject was raised a farmer, and has always been engaged in agricultural pursuits, owning at the present sixty-one acres of land, which is in a high state of cultivation, with excellent buildings erected on the same ; he acquired a good common school education in the common schools ; he is filling the position of Postmaster at Surryville, Ohio. He was united in marriage with Elizabeth J. Straight October 1, 1849. To this union seven children have been born, of whom six are living, viz., Alonzo L., Charles C., Belle, Nannie, Alice C. and Georgie A. CHARLES C. DONLEY, merchant, Surryville, was born near Point Isabel, in Clermont County, Ohio, January 18, 1852, son of James W. Donley. He came with his father to Pike Township when a small child, remained with him on the farm until the fall of 1871, when he left his home and began his career as a school teacher, first teaching near Brookville, Bracken Co., Ky.; the next year, taught at Rock Spring, Ky.; during the next two years, in Pike Township, during which time he attended two sessions at the National Normal School, at Lebanon, Ohio, and, in the fall of 1875, he entered the State Normal School at Carlisle, Ky., and completed the scientific course of instruction prescribed by that institution ; teaching again in the fall and winter of 1876 and 1877 at Foster, Ky., and the next year was Principal of the school at Neville, Ohio. He then purchased his present property in Surryville in 1878, engaging in the mercantile business, and in June, 1879, he lost his property by fire ; he rebuilt his store and dwelling in the same year, and has continued in the store business until the PIKE TOWNSHIP - 217 present time. He taught school again in the fall and winter of 1881 and 1882. He was married, in June, 1878, to Josie L. Robinson, who died in her twenty-second year, in June, 1880. GEORGE L. DUNN, farmer, P. O. White Oak, was born in Brown County, Ohio, June 18, 1854, and is a son of Ira B. and Sarah E. Dunn, who were the parents of seven children, of whom six now survive. George is the first son and first child, and is considered one of, our most prosperous young farmers, endowed with the good business characteristics of his father, and is every way worthy of representation in this work. He began life for himself at twenty-two years of age, engaging in farming, this he continued for one year, when he took the agency of the Cincinnati & Eastern Railroad, a position which he occupied for four years ; he acquired his education in the State Normal School at Carlisle, Ky. He was married, April 8, 1876, to Emma Pickering, and their home has been blessed with three children—Lawrence T., Ira Frank and Henry Harley. ADAM EARHART, retired farmer, P. 0. Locust Ridge, was born in December 24, 1811, and is a native of Pennsylvania. He is a son of John and Martha Earhart, both natives of Pennsylvania, where they matured and married about the year 1800. Thirteen years later, they emigrated to Virginia, and in July, 1814, they pressed on- ward to Clermont dounty, Ohio, and, and 1815, they moved to Pike Township, Brown County, Ohio, where they purchased a farm and cultivated it until within a few years of his death, which occurred in Pike Township ; our subject being the second son and fifth child of a family of twelve children, of whom six are now living. He has been a resident of this county since 1815, where he was raised and schooled, in the pioneer days of the county, passing through many privations and hardships that can be described by only those that experienced the trials of those days. In August 28, 1833, be married Nancy Shotwell, with whom be lived a long and pleasant life until July 7, 1877, at which time she died, leaving  and six children to survive her. Soon after his marriage, he began farming for himselfas a renter ; he continued renting for the period of seven years, when he bought eighty-two acres, where he now resides ; has since added twenty-three acres, and now owns, in all, 105 acres, which has since undergone great changes, and is now a fine grain and stock farm operated well. Mr. and Mrs. Earhart were the parents of nine childreno of whom six are now living—Caroline, Alonzo C., L. T., Benjamin, George and Adam E. JAMES FRY, farmer, P. O. Surryville, was born in Kentucky October 17, 1806, and is a son of Jacob and Elizabeth Fry, who were both natives of Virginia. They were married in Virginia and emigrated to Kentucky, where James was born ; when six years old, he, with his parents, emigrated to Ohio, and settled in Clermont County, where they remained until their death. James Fry acquired a very limited education. He is one of the old pioneers of Ohio. He engaged in farming for himself as a renter at the age of twenty ; thus he continued for twenty-four years, when he bought 120 acres of land, where he resides. He has since added eighty acres, now owing a farm of 200 acres, which, through his management, is in a high state of cultivation. He was united in marriage with Judith Hays, June 20, 1826, with whom he lived until her death, which occurred January 21, 1871. He remained a widower eight months, when he married Sarah A. Simpkins, his present wife. His first wife bore him twelve children, of whom five are living ; the last wife one. Mr. Fry's record is such that his children can ever point to it with pride. J. H. FRY, farmer, P, 0. New Harmony, was born in Brown County December 29, 1829, and is a son of James and Judith Fry. She was a native of Pennsylvania, and came to this State with her parents. J. H. Fry was married, May 25, 1850, to Sarah A. Newbury, and engaged in farming for himself as renter. Thus he continued until 1852, when he bought thirty acres of land, and has since added eight acres more. He had hut $3 in cash when he commenced work for himself. He acquired a limited education in the common schools. He and his wife both belong to the Methodist Church at Salem. Eleven children are the fruits of their marriage, of whom six are living—Mary, Sarah E., John, Martha J., Joseph and Fannie. Mr. Fry 218 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: has been an industrious farmer thus far in life, and his record has been such that his children can point to it with pride. PERRY HOSS, farmer, P. O. White Oak, was born in Brawn County, Ohio, August 21, 1826. He acquired a common school education in the common schools of Brown County, where he has lived for over fifty-five years. He has taught school in both Brown and Highland Counties. He has been Township Trustee of Pike Township. He never aspired for office. but devoted his time to the management of his farm. When sixteen years of age, he began farming, as a renter ; thus he continued for three years, when he purchased property in Highland County, Ohio, which he afterward traded for twenty-five acres of land ; sold that and went West, where he remained two years. He then returned to Brown County, Ohio, and in the fall of 1858 he bought seventy acres, where he now resides. He was united in marriage with Nancy Vance May 28, 1846. To this union eleven children have been born, of whom nine are living—Lizzie, W. H., T. J., J. H., George R., Mollie, Therssa E., Ira A. and Lawrence. Mr. Hoss is the agent of the C. & E. R. R., also filling the position of Postmaster at White Oak Station. I. N. JACOBS, farmer, P. O. New Harmony, was born in Brown County, Ohio, October 8, 1846, and is a son of Alfred Jacobs, who is a native of Brown County. I. N. Jacobs was united in marriage with Marinda Wilson August 4, 1867 ; soon after began their marriage, he began farming for himself ; thus he has continued for fourteen years. He acquired a common school education. Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs are the parents of two children—Lillie R., born May 25, 1870, and Nellie M., born August 3, 1881. He and his wife are a worthy young couple, and highly respected by every one who knows them. W. H. JONES, merchant, Locust Ridge. Among the business industries of the village of Locust Ridge, we mention that of Jones & Vaughan's dry goods and grocery store, which was established about 1880. W. H. Jones, one of the members of the firm, was born in Pike Township, Brown Co., Ohio, September 27, 1853, and is a son of H. H. and Elizabeth Jones, who were married January 6, 1844. They were both natives of Ohio. W. 11. Jones, our subject, was the thin i son and sixth child of the family, and was united in marriage with Mary Belle Chatterton January 6, 1881. He acquired a common school education, and is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is an enterprising young business man, and has the confidence of the community in which he does business. Their home is a pleasant one, and a more genial host and hostess will be hard to find. GEORGE W. MARTIN, farmer P. O. Mt. Orab, was born July 31, 1853, in Hamilton County, Ohio, and is a son of Gano and Elizabeth (Nash) Martin. Gano was born about 1812, in Hamilton County, Ohio, and was married three times. The first wife that blessed his home was Anna Curry ; second, Elizabeth Nash, the mother of our subject, and the third Rachael Merritt. To these unions were born eight children, of whom five are now living. George is the third son and fifth child. He was married, January 14, 1875, to Ella Heitman. Soon after his marriage, he began farming as a renter, thus he continued for three years, when he engaged in the mercantile business and keeping the post office. He acquired a common school education in the common schools. He and his family in March, 1882, moved from Hamilton County, Ohio, into Brown County, Ohio, where he purchased a farm of 113 acres in Pike Township, where they now reside. Mr. and Mrs. Martin are the parents of two children, both living. E. McGOHAN, farmer, P. O. Locust Ridge, was born in Clermont County, Ohio, September 30, 1830, and is a son of Daniel and Lida (Dunn) McGohan, who were both natives of Pennsylvania. They emigrated to Ohio, and settled in Clermont County in 1829, where he remained until his death, which occured April 9, 1872. He was united in marriage with Phebe Insco ; she was born and reared in Kentucky. E. McGohan began farming for himself as a renter at the age of twenty-one ; thus he continued for four years, when he bought 112 acres of land, and not being pleased with the location he sold an 1 purchased 131 acres where he resides in Pike PIKE TOWNSHIP - 219 Township. Through his industry, and perseverance his farm is under a high state of cultivation. He acquired a common school education, and has been Township Trustee of Pike Township. Mr. and Mrs. McGohan were the parents of two children, of whom one survives, viz., William A. W. H. MOYER., farmer, P. 0. Locust Ridge, was born September 23, 1834, in Pike Township, Brown County, Ohio. He was reared to manhood as a farmer and received but a limited education. On January 1, 1857, he married Adelia L. Thompson ; to them have been born three children, of whom two are still living—Clifford D. and John. He has been a member of the I. O. O. F. at Bethel, Clermont County ; is a member of the M. E. Church, and the owner of seventy-five acres of laud, and well worthy of the estimation in which he is held by the community in which he resides. John Moyer, the father of our subject, was born in 1805, in Chester County, Penn. In 1815, he came to Brown County, Ohio, where he remained until his death. In 1828, he married Mary Smith, by whom he had seven children, six of whom are still living, viz., W. H., Amanda M., Elizabeth 0., Lucy M., Louisa J. and W. C. After leading a life of usefulness, he departed this life in March, 1880; his wife died in December, 1863. In his death Brown County lost one of her best citizens. R. B. NEAL, fanner, P. O. New Harmony, was born in Clark Township, Brown County, Ohio, April 28, 1855, and is a son of William and Susan (Dean) Neal, who were united in marriage in 1854. R. B. Neal is a promising young farmer of Pike Township. He acquired his education in the common schools. young was united in marriage with Rosilie Liming April 18, 1877 ; soon after his marriage, he engaged in farming for himself on his fay her's farm, and thus he has ever since continued. He clerked in his father's store for three years prior to his marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Neal are the parents of two children—Orin and Ida. He and his wife are a worthy young couple, loved and respected by all who have had the pleasure of their acquaintance. JOHN NEAL, farmer, P. O. Surryville, was born in Brown County, Ohio, December 14, 1827, and is a son of William and Jane Neal, who were both natives of Virginia. William emigrated to Ohio and settled in Clark Township, Brown County, 1817, where he remained until his death, which occurred in 1874 ; his wife is still living. They were married in 1819 and were the parents of eight children, of whom seven are living. John is the second son and fourth child. He was united in marriage with Sarah Jane Kennedy March 14, 1855. He engaged in farming for himself at twenty-three years of age ; thus he continued for five years, when he was married and moved on his father's farm. He remained there until 1876, when he bought twenty-one acres of land where he now resides, and has since added, until he owns 120 acres in the home farmo which is in a high state of cultivation, with excellent buildings erected on the same. He acquired a common school education. Mr. and Mrs. Neal are the parents of five children, of whom four survive—Charles Eugene, William B., Jessie Belle and John R. Mr. Neal is a very sociable gentleman, of pleasing address and manners, an agreeable neighbor and a good citizen. J. B. NEEDHAM, farmer, P. O, Mt. Oreb, was born on July 12, 1833, in Clermont County, Ohio. He is the son of John and Rosana Needham. Our subject's father was born February 17, 1797, in Maryland, and his mother was born on May 10, 1801, in Clermont County, Ohio. They were married about 1820. The fruits of this union were nine children, of whom eight are now living. Mr. J. B. Needham was married in August, 1854, to Elizabeth Carpenter. He began farming for himself soon after he was married. He rented land for the first two years, when he bought 100 acres in Clermont County, Ohio, and thinking that he could get a farm that would suit him better, he sold the 100 acres and he and family emigrated to Brown County, where he purchased 204 acres, where he now resides. He and wife both belong to the Methodist Church. They were the parents of nine children, of whom eight are living—Charles M., Frances M., Rosetta A., Ella D., Alice B., Harmon C., Stanley M. and Omar C. Mr. Needham is an enterprising business man, and has the confidence of the community in which he lives. SMALLWOOD NEWBURY, farmer, P. 0. New Harmony, was born in New Jersey January 11, 1811, and is a son of Daniel and Elizabeth Newbury, who were 220 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES : both born in New Jersey. Smallwood emigrated to Ohio with his parents when but seven years of age. He remained at home with his parents until he was tweuty-one years of age, at which time he was united in marriage with Mary Simpkins in 1832. 'Soon after his marriage, he bought 100 acres of land, where he now resides, and engaged in farming ; thus he continued until the present time. He and his wife both belong to the Methodist Church. He received no education except in the school of hardship. Mr. Newbury is a highly respected citizen, and will leave to posterity an untarnished record. The fruits of their marriage are ten children, five of whom are living--Sarah, William, Smith, Lewis and Daniel. C. C. PATTEN, farmer, P. O. New Harmony, was born in Pike Township, Brown County, Ohio, on September 4, 1851, and is a son of S. A. Patten. Our subject was raised to farm life in Pike Township, Brown Co., Ohio, and received a common school education. He remained at home until twenty years of age, when he married Ellen Crawford, after which he engaged in farming for himself, and is now successfully cultivating the farm where he now resides, consisting of fifty-six acres, which he purchased since his marriage. The future prospects of this young farmer are very flattering. Mr. and Mrs. Patten are the parents of three children, viz.: Emery Lawrence O. and Edward M. W. F. RUSH (deceased) was born March 27, 1826, in Illinois, When a boy, he emigrated to Clermont County, Ohio, where he remained until he was twenty-four years of age. He then pressed onward to Pike Township, Brown County, Ohio, where he bought 107 acres of land ; he sold ten acres and then remained on the ninety-seven acres until his death, which occurred on September 14, 1868. Since his death, all of the ninety-seven-acre tract has been sold except forty-seven acres, where his widow now resides. W. F. Rush was married October 12, 1852, to Eliza Ann Wallace. She was born in Point Pleasant, Clermont Co., Ohio, in the same house where ex-President Grant was born. To their union six children have been born, of whom five now survive, viz.: Mary Catharine, David A., Laura Belle, C. Alice and Byron H. Mr. and Mrs. Rush both belonged to the Methodist Church. This sketch will ever be a source of pride to his children, indicating the character of their father during his lifetime. ABRAHAM STRAIN, farmer P. O. Surryville, was born in Highland County, near Hillsboro. He acquired a common school education and has been engaged in farming all his life. He was married, to Mrs. Elizabeth Wall, March 3, 1881. He was a widower prior to this marriage, having been married three times before; his last wife was a widow, she having been married to William Wall (deceased). To the union of Mr. and Mrs. Wall one son was born—William Glen, a very bright and intelligent young man with a brilliant future before him. Mrs. Strain is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Highland County. J. M. STUMP, farmer, P. O. Surryville, was born in Pike Township, Brown Co., Ohio, January 24, 1852, and is a son of John B. and Mary C. Stump. J. M. Stump was united in marriage with Evelina Pickering, September 5, 1871. She was born in Scott Township, Brown Co., Ohio, September 29, 1851. He engaged in farming for himself at the age of twenty-one as a renter, thus he continued for four years, when he bought seventy-five acres of land where he resides. He obtained a common school education. Mr. and Mrs. Stump are the parents of two children, of whom one is living-Lucien M., born August 14, 1881. He and his young wife are a worthy couple, and are highly respected by all who know them. LEWIS THOMPSON, merchant, New Harmony, was born November 28, 1840, in Clark Township, Brown Co., Ohio, and is a son of Lewis and Nancy (Brooks) Thompson. Subject's father was born in Virginia in 1800, and died in Ohio, where he emigrated to in an early day, at the age of sixty-two. Lewis is the second child and second son of his father's family, and was married in 1870 to Melissa Frazee. Lewis, at the age of twenty-three, began business for himself. He first engaged in huckstering, this he continued until 1871, being the year after his marriage, at which time he began in the dry goods and grocery business at New Harmony, where he has been PIKE TOWNSHIP - 221 very successful. He is Postmaster at New Harmony and has filled that position for ten years. He obtained a common school education. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson are the parents of four children, all living-Nelson, Jesse, William H. and Toley. R. R. VAUGHAN, merchant, Locust Ridge. Among the business industries of the village of Locust Ridge, we mention that of Jones & Vaughan's dry goods and grocery store, which has been mentioned in the sketch of W. H. Jones in this work, he being one of the partners and R. R. Vaughan, our subject the other. The partnership was entered into about 1880. This firm carries a full line of dry goods and groceries, etc. Mr. R. R. Vaughan was born in Highland County, February 14, 1854, and is a son of Abraham and Mary E. Vaughan ; his education was acquired in the common schools. In March, 1875, he married Clara E. Jones, a naive of Brown County, Ohio. To this union have been born three children-Edgar H., Mary E. and Mabel. Mr. Vaughan is a member of the Independant Order of Odd Fellows, also a member of the Christian Church. His future prospect are very flattering. F. M. WARDLOW, farmer and stock-raser, P. 0. Mt. Oreb, was born in Pike Township, Brown County, on February 19, 1840, and is a son of Robert and Charity Wardlow, who were both born in Brown County. Robert was born in 1810, and Charity was born in 1812. They were married about the year 1847 They were the parents of twelve children, of whom six are now living. F. M. Wardlow is the second son, and second child of his father's family. He was married January 5, 1860, to Sarah Ellen Dye. Soon after his marriage, he purchased ninety-three acres of land, which he cultivated for a short time, but, thinking that he could better his location, he sold out and purchased 110 acres where he now resides, which is better adapted to farming and stock raising; to the latter he turns attention more particularly. He raises a great many sheep, and has at the present time on his farm, over 500 head, which he intends shipping to Texas this fall to the sheep ranch, owned by him and Dr. Bivans of New Hope, Brown County. The ranch is located on a tract of 1,920 acres, which they recently purchased. Mr. Wardlow acquired a common school education in the common schools of Ohio. He and his wife both belong to the Methodist Church at Mt. Oreb, when they have been members for several years. D. C. WELLS, retired farmer, P. 0. New Harmony, was born in New Jer ey, May 15, 1815, and is a son of Isaiah and Phebe Wells. They were married in New Jersey about 1789, and emigrated with their family, May 28, 1817, to Ohio, where they remained until their death. D. C. Wells being only two years of age, where he arrived in Ohio with his parents, commenced his career in pioneer life. Mr. and Mrs. Webs were the parents of fifteen children, of whom four now survive. D. C. Wells is the fourteenth child, and fourth son of his father's family. He acquired his education in the common schools. He was married twice, the first time in 1837, second time in 1867. He began business for himself at the age of twenty-two, when he bought twenty- three acres of land from his father, and has since added twenty-four acres. He has fifty-seven acres where he now resides. He has been blessed with eight children, of whom seven are living-Lucy May, Lenora E., William C., Emma J., Rachel R., Mary V. and Phebe B. Mr. Wells and his wives all belonged to the church. DAVID WILSON, farmer, P. 0. New Harmony, was born in Clermont County, Ohio, January 9, 1826 ; he is a sou of Reuben and Lida Wilson. Reuben was born in Vermont in 1796, and Lida in New York some time afterward. They were married in Vermont, and emigrated to Ohio, where they remained until their death. The father of our subject died in 1849, and the mother, 1859. David Wilson was united in marriage with Lucinda Winter January 18, 1849. Soon after he engaged in farming for himself as a renter, thus he continued until he bought twenty-five acres of land, but that did not seem to suit him, so he sold, and bought twenty-five acres where be now resides, and has since added until he owns fifty-eight acres, which is in a high state of cultivation. He acquired a common School Education, and has been Township Assessor of Pike Township, also a member of the Board of Education. Mr. Wilson was twice married. His second marriage was celebrated August 14, 1877. He is the father of twelve children, viz.: Mahnda, John, George, Elizabeth, Reuben, Jane, William, 222 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: Nettie, Lida, Charles, Louella and Ora D. Mr. Wilson is a member of the Methodist Church. W. T. WINTER, farmer, P. O. New Harmony, was born in Clermont County, Ohio, February 13, 1825, and is a son of Eljiah Winter, who was born in 1799. WT. Winter acquired his education in the common schools. His first wife was Sarah English, to whom he was married in 1846. She lived, but a few years leaving him a widower. His second wife was Lucy Carr, to whom be was married in 1853. He was a widower again in 1873, at which time he was united in marriage with Jane Patten, who still survives. He is a member of the Masonic order at New Harmony, also a member of the Methodist Church. He was the father of three children, of whom two are living—Sanford and Harriet. He is always noted for his honor, and fair dealing with his fellow-men, and will leave behind a name of which his children should ever feel proud. ANGELINE E. WRIGHT, farmer, P. O. Mt. Oreb, was born in Virginia February 14, 1821, she is a daughter of A. A. and Mary J. Evans, who were both natives of Virginia. They were united in marriage April 27, 1820, A. A. Evans was a prominent land lawyer in Virginia. Becoming tired of their native State, they emigrated to Brown County, Ohio, in 1841. Our subject acquired a good common school education and was married in 1841, soon after she came with her parents to Ohio. She owns 100 acres of land which she has cultivated in the very best manner. She is the mother of eleven children, of whom six now survive—Henry C., Cintha A., Virginia R., DeWitt C., William A. and Angie E. JOSEPH YOUNG, farmer. P. O. Sureyville, was born in Lewis Township, Brown County, Ohio, May 29, 1834, and is a son of Omega and Nancy Young. Omega was born in North Carolina, emigrated to Virginia when a boy, remained there awhile and then pressed forward to Kentucky, and after living in Kentucky for a time, he emigrated to Ohio in 1853, when he settled in Lewis Township, Brown County, four miles north of Higginsport, where he now resides. Joseph is the second son and fifth child of the family. He was united in marriage with Mary Ann Loudon, February 16, 1865. He acquired a common school education, and has been engaged in teaching in the common schools of Ohio for a number of years. He owns seventy- four acres of land in Pike Township, where he resides. Mr. and Mrs. Young are the parents ofsi six children, of whom five survive—Nancy S., Omega D., Nellie G., Mary B. and Jessie V. Mr. Young's record is such that his children may point to it with pride. Himself and wife have been members of the Methodist Church for a number of years. V. B. YOUNG, farmer, P O. Mt. Oreb, was ,born in Brown County, Ohio, May 13, 1847. He is a son of Thomas F. and Sarah Young. His education was acquired in the common schools of Brown County and the Normal School of Lebanon, Ohio. He was raised a farmer and has been engaged in agricultural pursuits and teaching and has taught in the common schools for over fifteen years. He was married July 8, 1870, to Isabella Patten. After his marriage he bought 51 acres of land where he now resides.- Mr. and Mrs. Young are the parents of three children, all living—Ruella, born May 29, 1871 ; Flora, born January 30, 1874, and O. A., born November 25, 1880. EAGLE TOWNSHIP. HENRY ADAM, farmer, P. O. South Fincastle, was born November 16, 1843, in Prussia. His parents were Daniel and Margaret (White) Adam ; they emigrated to America in 1845; came to Ohio and settled in Jackson Township, Brown County, where they remained until their decease, he having died in October, 1879, and she several years prior to his death. Our subject was two and one-half years of age when his parents came to Brown County. He was reared to manhood on a farm and received but a rudimentary education. On February 16, 1871, he married Charlotte Wohlle- EAGLE TOWNSHIP - 223 ber, by whom he had four children-Henry W., George D., Sarah M., and Matilda. She died in June, 1879. He married in November, 1880, Margaret E. Wilson, daughter of Jeremiah Wilson, of Eagle Township. To them have been born one child—Anna C. Mr. Adam is a member of the Presbyterian Church at Arnheim, and the owner of 167 acres of land. JESSE L. BAIRD, physician, Fincastle, was born March 1, 1854, in Jefferson Township, Brown Co., Ohio. His parents are James and Martha Baird, of whom we have made mention in this work. After receiving a rudimentary education, in the fall of 1872, he entered the Miami University, where he pursued his studies until the following June. In the fall of 1874, he again entered the Miami University, this time pursuing a classical course until the following June. In September, 1875, he entered Hamilton College, N. Y., where he continued his studies until date of graduation, June, 1877. He then returned home and for one year studied medicine with Dr. Salisbury, of Russellville, this county. Having received his diploma from a proper medical institute, he located in October, 1880, at Fincastle, and began the practice of medicine. Although a young physician, he has secured a good patronage, and which is continually on the increase. Mr, Baird is of a sociable, clever disposition, and is a rising young physician. GEORGE BAKER, farmer, P. O. Winchester, Adams County, was born January 13, 1811, in Eagle Township, Brown County, Ohio. His parents were John and Sarah (Rhoads) Baker they settled in Eagle Township, Brown County, about the year 1807, and were the parents of six children, three of whom are still living, viz., John, Elizabeth and George. Our subject was reared on a farm, and received but a limited education. In August, 1846, he married Rachel Duffy, born in May, 1822, daughter of William and Margaret Duffy. To them have been born five children— William J., Wilson S., Sarah E., Margaret J., and Jerusha E. Mr. and Mrs. Baker are both members of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Baker has been successful in business during life ; is a liberal contributor to enterprises which prove beneficial to the county, and the owner of 353 acres of land, located in the eastern part of the township. LOUIS BIEHN, farmer, P. O. Bernard, was born February 7, 1839, in Washington Township, Brown County, Ohio. His parents were Louis and Eva C. Biehn, who emigrated from Germany at quite an early day, to Pittsburgh, Penn., where they resided seven years, after which they came to Brown County, Ohio, and settled in Washington Township. Our subject was reared to manhood on a farm, and received but a limited education. On April 5, 1868, he married Eva Bush, daughter of George and Eva C. Bush, of Kentucky, formerly of Highland County, Ohio. To them have been born seven children, of whom six are still living, viz., Charles E., George L., Mary L., John P., Jacob H. and Catharine E. In October, 1861, he enlisted in the Eleventh Ohio Cavalry, which operated principally in the Rocky Mountains, protecting the mails and immigrants from the depredations of the Indians. He was engaged in several important battles and skirmishes, and received an honorable discharge at the close of the war in 1865. Mr. Biehn is a member of the German Lutheran Church ; the owner of ninety-seven and one-half acres of land, pleasantly situated in the western portion of the township. HENRY BOHL (deceased), was born in Germany, in January, 1813. In 1826, with his parents, Jacob and Catharine E. Bohi, he emigrated to America. They came to Pennsylvania, where they resided perhaps seven years. They then came to Ohio, and settled in Eagle Township, Brown County, near Fincastle, on the farm at present occupied by J. T. Parish. In February, 1844, our subject married Mary Hennize, by whom he had ten children, seven of whom are still living-William, George, Henry, Christopher, Mary, Maggie and Sophia. After their marriage, for perhaps twenty-two years, they lived near Fincastle. Mr. Bohl departed this life in December, 1866. His widow survives him, and resides on her farm of 195 acres in the northern part of this township. JOHN C. BRECKENRIDGE, farmer, P. O. Fincastle, was born April 14, 1830, in Eagle Township, Brown County, Ohio, near where he at present resides. His 224 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: parents were Samuel and Mary (Cross) Breckenridge. They settled in Eagle Township about the year 1829, and were the parents of nine children, four of whom are still living—John C., Mary J., Eliza R. and Sarah T. Samuel died in October, 1878 ; his widow survives him, now in her seventy-ninth year. Our subject was reared to manhood on a farm, and received but a limited education. In March, 1857, he married Elizabeth J. Duffy, by whom he had one child—Mary C. She died in May, 1858. He subsequently married Ella Blair, daughter of William and Louisa Blair, of Pike Township, Brown County. This union has been blessed with four children, viz., William J., Robert W., James S. and Sarah L. Mr. Breckenridge has served as Treasurer one year, and Justice of the Peace nine years. for Eagle Township. He is the owner of seventy-five acres of land, located near Fincastle. REASON R. BROWN, farmer, P. 0. Emerald, Adams Co., was born in September, 1813, in Adams County, Ohio; son of Thomas and Catharine Brown, who were among the early settlers of Adams County. Our subject was reared to manhood on a farm, and received a rudimentary education in a district school. In November, 1841, he married Elizabeth Gutridge, daughter of Benjamin and Rachel Gutridge. To them have been born five children, three of whom are still living, viz.: Robert F., Lucinda J. and Franklin W. In March, 1842o Mr. Brown located in the eastern portio of Eagle Township, where he still resides ; he is the owner of fifty-eight and a fourth acres of land, pleasantly located, and in a good state of cultivation. GEORGE BUSH, farmer, P. 0. Bernard, was born February 2,.1822, in Bavaria, Germany. His parents were Adam and Charlotte Bush. In his youth, he learned the trade of shoe-making, which he followed for many years. In September, 1847, he married Catharine Zerell, by whom he had eight children, viz.: Louisa, Catherine, Henry, George, Mary, Matilda, Elizabeth and William. In 1852, with his family, he emigrated to America ; came to Cincinnati, where he worked at his trade about wo years. He then moved to Fincastle, Brown County, where he was engaged in shoemaking five years. He then moved to the farm on which he at present is located, in the northern portion of this township. Mr. Bush is a liberal contributor to all enterprises having for their effect the rise and progress of the county and the elevation of humanity. DR. STEPHEN E. CAREY (deceased). Among the medical fraternity of Brown County there are none who figured more prominently as did the subject of this sketch while living. He was born August 20, 1820, in Eagle Township, Brown Co., Ohio. Having received his rudimentary education, he attended for some time the Physio- Medical College in Cincinnati, and at a later period became a professor therein. In September, 1851, he married Elizabeth E. Records, b.y whom he had two children- Emmons L. (at present engaged in the milling business at Fincastle), and Alice B. (wife of Mr. William Peddicord, now of Eagle Township). Mr. Carey resided in Cincinnati for perhaps twenty years, and in Indianapolis seven years ; the remainder of his life has been spent in Brown County. He practiced medicine with great success at Fincastle for many years. He departed this life December 19, 1881 ; his widow survives him, and at present resides near South Fincastle. HENRY G. CHRISTMANN, farmer, P. 0. Bernard. Henry and Elizabeth Christmann, parents of our subject, emigrated from Germany to America about the year 1831; then came to Pittsburgh, Penn., where they remained about six years. They then came to Highland County, Ohio, and settled near Mowrystown, where they remained until their decease. They were the parents of six children, four of whom are still living- Frederick, Magdalena, Elizabeth and Henry G. Henry G. Christmann, our subject, was born in November, 1813, in Alsace, Germany ; when about eighteen years of age, with his parents, emigrated to America. In August, 1842, he married Elizabeth Stamm, by whom he has eight children—John, Elizabeth, Louis, Henry, Catherine. Charles P. William and Caroline. About 1832, he moved from Pittsburgh, Penn., where he resided for about eight years ; after his marriage, to Eagle Township, Brown Co., Ohio. He is a member of the German Lutheran Church. Charles P., one of his sons, was born in February, 1857, reared on a farm, and received but a limited education. EAGLE TOWNSHIP - 225 In March, 1879, he married Catharine Kantz, daughter of Frederick and Catherine Kautz, of Brown County , they have one child—Katie C. Mr. Christmann with family resides on the homestead in "this township. FREDERICK CHRISTMANN, farmer, P. O. Mowrystown, Highland Co., was born in September, 1820, in Alsace, Germany. About 1831, with his parents, he came to America. His parents, after residing in Pittsburgh, Penn., several years, came to Highland County, Ohio, and settled near where our subject now lives. In April, 1853, he married Eva Deel, daughter of Lewis and Eva Deel, of Highland County. To them have been born ten children, eight of whom are still living, viz.: Catharine, Lot- tie, Harriet, Mary, George, Lewis, Emily and Charles. Mr. Christmann is a member of the German Lutheran Church, and the owner of ninety acres of land in the northern porlion of this township. SAMUEL G. COWAN, farmer, P. O. South Fincastle, was born December 1, 1839, in Fincastle, Brown Co., Ohio. His parents were James and Julia A. Cowan, Of Brown County. On December 20, 1866, he married Lucretia Hindman, by whom he had four children, three of whom are still living, viz.: Hindman, Ivern and Richard. In October, 1861, he enlisted in Company A, Seventieth Ohio Volunteer Infantry ; he participated in the battles of Shiloh, Corinth, Vicksburg, Jackson, Mission Ridge, the Atlanta campaign and numerous other important fights and skirmishes. He was honorably discharged in August, 1865. In 1867, Mr. Cowan went to Johnson County, Mo., where he remained until 1876 ; he then returned to Brown County, Ohio, where he at present is located. He is the owner of 100 acres of land located near South Fincastle. JOHN A. CROSS, deceased, was born in May, 1842, in Eagle Township, Brown Co., Ohio. He was the son of Jesse and Hannah (Alexander) Cross ; was reared to man's estate on a farm, and received but a limited education. On June 12, 1867, he married Louisa Kinzer, born September 25, 1844, daughter of David and Elizabeth Kinzer. To them have been born two children—Jesse and Charles. He has served as Trustee of this township, and filled with credit other official positions. During the war of the rebellion, he enlisted in the Seventh Ohio Cavalry ; while in the service, he contracted an illness which finally caused his death. He was a kind and loving father and indulgent husband. He departed this life November 5, 1878. His widow survives him, and resides on her farm of sixty-seven acres, pleasantly situated near South Fincastle. ANDREW DANIELS, farmer, P. O. Bernard. Among the many prominent and substantial agriculturists of Brown County is the subject of this biography. He was born in Huntington Township, Brown County ; his parents were Joseph and Sarah Daniels, who were early settlers of Brown County ; they were the parents of ten children, four of whom are now living-John, Eliza, Elizabeth and Andrew. Our. subject was reared to manhood on a farm, and received the rudiments of education in a district school. In August, 1856, he married Caroline Goldsberry, by whom he had nine children, seven of whom are now living—Franklin, Mary, Martha, Emma, Ettie V., Matilda N. and Thomas. In the spring of 1858, Mr. Daniels moved to Eagle Township, where he at the present time resides. Although of a retiring, unassuming nature, he is recognized as a public-spirited man, and one of the leading farmers of this township. CAREY C. EYLER, farmer, P. 0. Fincastle, was born in March, 1838, in Eagle Township, Brown Co., Ohio. His parents were Henry and Mary Eyler, of whom we have made mention in this work. He was reared to man's estate on a farm, and received a fair English education. In December, 1861, he married Mary E., daughter of Joseph and Melsena Rees, whose sketch appears in this work. They have five living children, viz.: Amos L., Joseph C., Henry W., Inez W. and Wellington R. Mr. Eyler has served as Land Appraiser of Eagle Township, also as Treasurer ; he is the owner of 100 acres of land in a fine state of cultivation, located in the northern portion of the township. 226 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES : JOHN FREEH, farmer, P. 0. South Fincastle, was born January 2, 1830, in Bavaria, Germany. His parents were Peter and Barbara Freeh. He was reared to man's estate on a farm, and received a fair German education. In May, 1857, he married a Miss Myer, by whom he had five children, viz., Henry, Magdalene, George, John and Maggie. In 1857, with his wife and one child, he emigrated to America, came to Ohio, and located for two and a half years in the northeastern portion of the township: He then located in Washington Township for about three years ; from Washington Township they returned to Eagle. Mrs. Freeh is a member of the German Lutheran Church. He owns 150 acres of land, upon which has been erected fine and substantial buildings, making it one of the best farms in the county. JOSEPH E. HEATON, farmer, P. 0. South Fincastle, was born September 27, 1835, in Eagle Townshipa Brown County, Ohio. His parents were Joseph and Mary Heaton, of whom we have made mention in this work. He was reared on a farm, and received but a limited education. In September, 1859, he married Leah Skinner, daughter of Alfred and Ellen Skinner; to them have been born four children, two of whom are still living-Lewis S. and Gertie. Mr. Heaton has always resided in Eagle Township, with the exception of five years in Byrd Township. He has served as Township Trustee, and is the owner of 175 acres of land, located near the center of the township. JOHN HEATON, farmer, P. 0. South Fincastle. Joseph Heaton, father of our subject, was born in Loudoun County, Va., January 11, 1795, About ;he year 1812, with his parents, he emigrated to Brown County, and settled in Jackson Township. He married Mary Evans, about the year 1820, she was the daughter of Abraham and Mary Evans. By this union there were born eleven children, seven of whom are still living, viz., India, Thomas, Mary, Elizabeth, John, Joseph E. and Townsend. Shortly after his marriage, he settled in Eagle Township, where our subject now resides. He had served as Trustee of Eagle Township. He departed this life in September, 1866, John Heaton, our subject, was born December 28, 1833, in Eagle Township, Brown County. He was reared to man's estate on a farm, and received a fair English education. On September 28, 1865, he married Caroline Alexander, daughter of John and Delila Alexander. Mr. Heaton is a member of the F. & A. M., Georgetown Lodge. He is recognized as one of the leading agriculturists of the township, and owns 170 acres of land. WILLIAM T. HICKS, merchant, Fincastle, was born in January, 1840, in Bracken County, Ky. His parents were Samuel J., deceased, and Melinda I. Hicks, now residing in Kentucky. William T. was reared on a farm and received a fair English education. On February 16, 1865, he married Tabitha Burns, daughter of Jonathan Burns, of Kentucky, to them have been born one child. Mr. Hicks resided in Bracken County, Ky., until December, 1880, at which time he moved to Brown County, Ohio. He is engaged in the mercantile business at Fincastle ; he has been quite successful in business, owing to his perseverance, energy and determination to succeed. Is a member of the Christian Church. MOSES R. K ETTERMAN, farmer, P. 0. Fincastle. Zebedee Ketterman, father of our subject, was born in February, 1820, in Ross County, Ohio. About he year 1821, his parents, Christopher and Sarah Ketterman, settled in Eagle Township, Brown County, near where our subject now resides. On April 22, 1841, he married Nancy Sams, born July 7, 1820. To them were born five children ; two of whom are still living—Christopher and Moses R. She died January 9, 1849; he then married Rachel Snider, by whom he had four children, viz. : Hiram S., Catherine V., Martha E. and John C. F. She died February 14, 1863. Mr. Ketterman served as Justice of the Peace for several terms. On May 21, 1858, he accidentally met with his death in a saw mill at Swamp Fox in Washington Township. Moses R. Ketterman was born in May, 1843, in this township, and received but a limited education. In July, 1865, he married Sarah E. Parish. by whom he had four children, three of whom are still living—Nora A., Nettie M. and Elizabeth G. She died in August, 1875. He subsequently married Perthena Hays, who still, with him, shares the sorrows as well as EAGLE TOWNSHIP - 227 the joys and comforts of married life. When sixteen years of age, he began to learn carpentering, which he followed some fourteen years. In September, 1861, he enlisted in Company B, Sixth Ohio Cavalry, which subsequently merged into the Eleventh, which operated principally in the Rocky Mountains against the Indians. He was engaged in several hotly contested battles, and received an honorable discharge in April 1865. Mr. Ketterman is recognized as one of the leading agriculturists of Eagle Township in the western portion of which township he at present resides. JOACHIM KLEIN, farmer, P. O. Bernard, was born in July, 1809, in Austria ; he was the son of Joseph and H. Klein. He was raised on a farm and received a fair German education. In March, 1847, he married Johanna Gart, by whom he had six children—Maria, Henry, Amel, Charles, Julius, and one deceased. In 1853, with his family he immigrated to America, and came to Ohio ; he first located at Ripley, where he remained but a short time ; from Ripley he moved to Sardinia, Washington Township, where he remained about fourteen years. He then located in the southwestern portion of this township, where he still resides. M r. Klein contributes liberally to all enterprises which prove beneficial to the county. Is the owner of sixty-sevei; acres of land. JOHN LOUTH, JR., farmer, P. O. Bernard. John Louth, Sr., father of our subject, was born September 29, 1815, in the Province of Alsace, Germany. In 1831, with his parents, he emigrated to America, and settled in Franklin Township, Brown County, where his father remained until his decease. On March 27, 1838, he married Dorothea Hanselman, daughter of Charles and Christena Hanselman ; to them have been born nine children ; seven of whom are still living-John, Frederick, Catherine, Eva, Mary, Christena and Sophia. lathe spring of 1859, he moved to the farm at present occupied by him in the southern portion of this township. He is the owner of fifty acres of land, in a good state of cultivation. John Louth, Jr., was born February 25, 1840, in Franklin Township, Brown County, Ohio. He was reared on a farm and received but a rudimentary education. On March 19, 1867, he married Elizabeth, daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Christman ; this union has been blessed with seven children, six of whom are still living—Mary E., Dorotha C., Catherine C., Elizabeth S., Emma M. and Will- iam E. In November, 1864, he enlisted in the Seventh Ohio Cavalry, and was the greater part of the time stationed in Tennessee; in July, 1865, he was honorably discharged. Shortly after his marriage he moved to Red Oak Township, Highland County, where he remained about seven years ; he then moved to the western portion of the township, where he now resides. Mr. Louth has served as Trustee of Eagle Township Is the owner of 126 acres of land. NELSON LONG, Justice of the Peace, Fincastle, was born September 3, 1832, in White Oak Township, Highland County, Ohio ; his parents were James and Jane Long. In his youth, he received but a limited education, but being of a studious nature, he has made himself familiar with many important topics of his day. On October 16, 1856, he married Martha McVay, daughter of Solomon McVay. To them have been born one child, viz., Clara B. In 1860, he moved to Eagle Township ; he is at present engaged in the milling business, and resides in Fincastle. He has served as Justice of the Peace in the township for five years ; he is a man of prepossessing appearance, and well worthy the estimation in which he is held by the community in which he resides. RUDOLPH MILLER, farmer, P. O. South Fincastle, was born in January, 1808, in Germany ; his parents were Rudolph and Mary Miller; he was reared on a farm, and received a fair German education. In December, 1832, he married Mary S. Loganbaehl, by whom he has six children, viz., Charles, Jacob, Frederick, Philip, Lewis and Elizabeth. In August, 1846, he emigrated to America, and came to this township, where he still resides. Mr. Miller contributes liberally to all enterprises which prove beneficial to the county ; is a member of the German Lutheran Church., and the owner of 195 acres of land. WILLIAM J. OVERSTAKE, farmer, P. O. Bernard, was born April 24, 1833, in Highland County, Ohio. His parents were Peter and Dolly Overstake. Our sub- 228 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: ject was reared on a farm, and received a rudimentary education in a district school. In December, 1860, he married Rachel Ketterman, by whom he had two children, one of whom is still living, William H. She died in February, 1864 ; he again married, in April, 1869, Mrs. Eliza J. Badgley, widow of Denton Badgley. In 1876, Mr. Overstake located in the northwestern portion of this township, where he at present resides ; he has been successful in business during life, and is the owner of 110 acres of land. WILLIAM PARISH, farmer, P. 0. Fincastle, was born in June, 1814, in Eagle Township, Brown County, Ohio. His parents, Joshua T. and Catherine Parish. emigrated from Pennsylvania to Brown County, Ohio, about 1813 ; they settled in Eagle Township, where they remained until their decease ; he died in January, 1817, and she about the year 1852. Our subject was reared on a farm, and received but a limited education. In April, 1836, he married Elizabeth Baldridge, born June 30, 1815, daughter of Samuel and Mary Baldridge. To them have been horn eight children, three of whom are still living—John T., Joseph W. and Mary C. Mr. Parish has, with the exception of perhaps twenty years during which time he resided in Winchester Township, Adams County, been a resident of Brown County all his life. In the fall of 1867, he moved to where he now resides ; he is a member of the United Brethren Church, and the owner of fifty acres of land. JOHN T. PARISH, farmer, P, 0. Fincastle, was born December 10, 1838, in Eagle Township, Brown County, Ohio. His parents are William and Elizabeth Parish, of whom we have made mention in this work. He was reared on a farm, and received but a limited education. On October 19, 1865, he married Sarah C., daughter of John A. Melvin, of Adams County. To them have been born eight children, viz., Effie A., Lutie E., Walter S., Ira A., William W., Frederick T., Carini and Katie. After his marriage, he remained two years in Adams County, then returned to Eagle Township, Brown County ; in 1874, he moved to the farm at present occupied by him, located near Fincastle. In May, 1861, he enlisted in the Twenty-fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He participated .in the battles of Shiloh, Corinth, Stone River, Chickamauga, Lookout Mountain, Mission Ridge, and numerous other engagements. He was honorably discharged in the summer of 1864; he is a member of the F. & A. M. Lodge. No. 236, located at Winchester, Adams County ; is the owner of sixty-three acres of land. HARRISON PENCE, farmer, P. 0. South Fincastle, was born in December. 1844, in Sprig Township, Adams County, Ohio. His parents were John and Matilda Pence. He was reared to manhood on a farm, and received but a rudimentary education. In August, 1868, he married Susannah Nevin, daughter of A. P. Nevin, of Washington Township, Brown County. This union has been blessed with six children-Oscar A., Arthur, Emery, Henry L., Orlin and Wilbur. In September, 1868, Mr. Pence moved to Eagle Township, Brown County, where he still resides. In August, 1862, he enlisted in the Ninety-first Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He participated in the battles of Winchester, Cloyd's Mountain, Fisher's Gap, and numerous other engagements. He was captured by the confederates and confined in Salisbury, Libby and Belle Isle Prisons, in all about six months, and finally released After receiving an honorable discharge he returned home. Mr. Pence is a man of good judgment, contributes liberally to enterprises which prove beneficial to the county and the elevation of humanity, and is the owner of 125 acres of land. THOMAS PURCELL, farmer, P. 0. South Fincastle, was born in February, 1809, in Loudoun County, Va. His parents were Joseph and Susan Purcell. In February, 1836, he emigrated to Eagle Township, Brown County, Ohio. In November, 1840, he married Susan Denny, daughter of William and Rebecca Denny. To them have been born five childreno four of whom are still living—Mary, John, George and Thomas. Mr. Purcell has been a resident of Eagle Township many years, and is the owner of 100 acres of land located in the southern portion of the township. John Purcell, son of the subject of this sketch, was born in July, 1847, in Eagle Township, Brown County. After receiving a rudimentary education, he attended for a short time the Hillsboro High School ; subsequently attended for several months a normal school at EAGLE TOWNSHIP - 229 Georgetown. He also has spent several years in teaching school. On October 15, 1879, he married Anne Berry, an estimable lady, daughter of Samuel and Rebecca Berry, of Brown County. He at present is residing with his parents on the homestead. JOSEPH REES, farmer, P. O. Emerald, Adams County, was born November 17, 1810, in Berkeley County, Va. When about four years of age, his parents emigrated to Harrison County, Ohio, where they remained some eight years. They then moved to Highland County, where they remained about four years ; from Highland they moved to Winchester Township, Adams County, where they remained until their decease. They were the parents of nine children, two of whom are still living. Our subject was reared to man's estate on a farm, and received but a rudimentary education. In August, 1840, he married Melsena Shipley, born October 16, 1814, in Fayette County, Penn. She was the daughter of Henry and Nancy Shipley. To them have been born nine children, five of whom are still living—John N., Joseph W., Mary E., Angeline and Nancy E. After their marriage they lived in Adams County fourteen and a half years. In March, 1857, they moved to Eagle Township, where they still reside. Mr. Rees contributes liberally to all enterprises which are beneficial to the county, and is the owner of 210 acres of land. WILLIAM RHOTEN, farmer, P. O. South Fincastle, was born June 23, 1819, in Jackson Township, Brown County, Ohio. His parents were Josiah and Mary Rhoten, who came to Ohio about 1817, and settled in what is now known as Jackson Township, Brown County. William was reared on a farm, and received a rudimentary education in a district school. In January, 1844, he married Thurza Pindell, by whom he had nine chrldren, eight of whom are still living—Carey W,, Rachel A., Michael, Ethan, Melinda, Nancy, Mary and Chilton. In 1844, he moved to the southern portion of the township, where he still resides. Mr. Rhoten has been successful in business during life. Is a member of the Christian Union Church. Is the owner of 405 acres of land in a high degree cultivation. FRANCIS ROSSELOT, farmer, P.O. South Fincastle, was born in Alsace, Germany. in August, 1833. In 1837, with his parents, Henry and Frances Rosselot, he emigrated to America, and, by way of New York, came to Ohio, and settled in Clermont County, where his parents remained until their decease. In August, 1862, our subject married Catharine Amey, by whom he had ten children, eight of whom are still living, viz., Leah, Benjamin, Frank, Ella, Catharine, Julia, Charles and James. After their marriage, they located for a short time in Clermont County ; subsequently in Highland County : from Highland they moved to Brown County, where they remained two years. They then went to Rice County, Minn., where they remained four years ; then returned to Brown County, Ohio, and located in the southern portion of Eagle Township, where they still reside. Mr. Rosselot has been successful in business, and is the owner of fifty-three and a half acres of land. PETER L. ROSSELOT, farmer, P. O. Mowrystown, was born in February, 1836, in France. When sixteen years old, with his parents, Peter and Elizabeth Rosselot, he emigrated to America. They came to Ohio, and settled in Lewis Township, Brown County, where they remained perhaps twenty years, then moved to Eagle Township, where his father remained until his decease, in September, 1881 ; his mother still survives, in her eighty-first year. They were the parents of six children, James. Catharine, Frederick, Elizabeth, Peter L. and George. Peter L., our subject, was reared on a farm, and received but a limited education. In April, 1863, he marrred Julia Rosselot, by whom he has five children-James, Annie, Adella, Lucy and Lizzie. After his marriage, for four years he remained on his father's farm in Lewis Township ; then moved to Pleasant Township, where he remained about five years. He then located in the northern portion of this township, where he still resides. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and the owner of 125 acres of land. CHARLES STAMM, farmer, P. O. South Fincastle, was born in March, 1837, in Germany. When five years old, with his parents, Philip and Elizabeth Stamm, he emigrated to America ; came to Ohio, and settled in Washington Township, Brown 230 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: County, where his parents remained until their decease, his father having died in May, 1862, and his mother probably in March, 1864. On April 23, 1863, he married Mary Klein, by whom he had six children, five of whom are still living, viz., Mary L., Margaret C., Henry C., William A. and Albert. In the spring of 1872, Mr. Stamm moved to where he at, present is located, in the southern portion of this township. He is a Republican, politically, and the owner of 100 1/2 acres of land. B. J. STIVERS, farmer, P. O. Fincastle. Samuel King Stivers, the father of our subject, was born in Westmcreland County, Penn., February 18, 1787. Of a family of eight children, Samuel, Robert, Johno James, Washington, Lydia, Matilda and Nancy, he was the eldest. In the year, 1791, his father, John Stivers, emigrated from Pennsylvania to a point near Limestone (now Maysville), Ky., but, after a short residence there, removed to Briarl Ridge, Adams Co., Ohio. There Samuel helped his father to " clear out" a farm, making some money himself by teaching school in the winter season. In 1807, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Creed,daugh- ter of Matthew Creed, of Rocky Fork, Highland Co., Ohio. After marriage, he lived in Adams County, following surveying and teaching, until the year 1812. At that time war was declared between England and the United States, and he at once volunteered his services to his country, and was enrolled in Capt. Josiah Lockhart's company of Duncan McArthur's regiment. He served in Hull's campaign, and was surrendered to the British by that commander, on August 16, 1812. After his parole, he came home, but soon re-enlisted under Gen. Green Clay, of Kentucky, in Harrison's campaign of 1813. He was second in command of the " Spy Company" of Col. William E. Boswell's regiment of Kentucky militia, and was made a prisoner of war at the battle of the Rapids of the Miami of the Lakes, on the fifth day of May, 1813. He was one of the number that escaped the tomahawks of the Indians through the timely arrival of Tecumseh, while in the block-house after the defeat of Col. Dudley. Knowing his certain fate should he be recognized by his former captors, he here assumed the name of Samuel Bradford, and was under that name dis charged. After his release, he settled on a farm, near the residence of his father-in- law, in Highland County, where he resided until 1820, when he removed to Russellville, Brown County, where he was employed in surveying and teaching, until the year 1829. About that date, he purchased a farm one mile north of Fincastle, Brown County, to which he soon after moved, and here he resided until his death, August 7, 1864. He was widely known in political circles, and was a warm personal friend and strong supporter of Thomas L. Hamer. His family consisted of seven children, viz., Beasley, Amanda, B. J., Elizabeth, Trimble, Lilly and Mary; two of whom, Amanda and Trimble, are now dead. Of the survivors, B. J., the subject of 'this sketch, was born April 16, 1820, near Hillsboro, Highland County. He was reared on a farm, and received the rudiments of education in a district school. In January, 1843, he married Ellen Borden, by whom he had eight children, seven of whom are still living- Jacob B., Samuel K., Beasley, William L., Alpha A., Jane A. and Francis A. She died in August, 1875 he then married, in February, 1878, Olive Reynolds, daughter of Oliver Reynolds. Mr. Stivers contributes liberally to all enterprises which prove beneficial to the county and the elevation of humanity, and is the owner of 200 acres of land he resides in the northern portion of Eagle Township. JOHN THOMPSON, farmer, P. O. Fincastle, was born May 24, 1837, in Winchester Township, Adams Co., Ohio. His parents, James and Jane Thompson, were among the early settlers of Adams County. He was reared to manhood on a farm and received but a limited education. In October, 1861, he married Mary C. Parish, daughter of William and Elizabeth Parish. To them have been born two children, viz.: Louis E. and Warren. In the Autumn of 1858, Mr. Thompson moved from Adams County to Fincastle, Brown County, where he remained until the spring of' 1863. He then located on a farm one mile west of Fincastle, where he still resides. He has served as treasurer of Eagle Township four years, in which capacity he still officiates. Is the owner of forty-three and one-half acres of land in a good state of cultivation. EAGLE TOWNSHIP - 231 HENRY TROUTMANN, farmer, P. O. Fincastle, was born January 19, 1833, in Germany. His parents were Henry and Henrietta Troutmann. In 1853, he immigrated to America, and by way of Pennsylvania, came to Eagle Township, Brown County, Ohio, where he still resides. In October, 1857, he married Rose A, Diehl, by whom he had nine children, eight of whom are still living—Matilda, Mary, Josephine, Louis, George, Minnie, Elizabeth and Sarah. Mr. Troutmann is a man of industrious, perservering habits, a member of the Presbyterian Church and the owner of 100 acres of land in a good state of cultivation. HANSON L. VANCE, farmer, P. O. South Fincastle, was born July 29,1842, in Clay Township, Highland County, Ohio. He is the son of Lewis A. and Matilda A. (deceased) Vance; was reared to man's estate on a farm, and received but a limited education. In February, 1866, he married Margaret E. Dunn, daughter of James H. and Elizabeth Dunn of Brown County. To them have been born three children- Clara O., Stella C. and Electa O. In November, 1867, Mr. Vance located in Washington Township, where he remained perhaps ten months. He then moved to Franklin Township, where he remained two and one-half years. In March, 1871, he located near South Fincastle, where he at present resides. In 1879, he laid out the site of Vanceburg, now called South Fincastle. He served as Justice of the Peace one year in Franklin Township, and is the owner of over 200 acres of land. PHILIP WEIMER, farmer, P. O. Fincastle, was born June 8,1837, in Alsace, Germany. When three years of age, with his parents, Philip and Magdalena W. Weimer, he emigrated to America, and by way of New York, via Erie Canal, came to Ohio. They first settled in Holmes County, Ohio, where they remained ten years, then moved to the northern portion of Wayne County, where his father still resides. His mother died in March, 1880. On May 13, 1869, he married Anne E. Walters, by whom he had eight children, seven of whom are still living—George A., Charles P., Lorena M., Ettie, Walter, Clarence M. and Ella. After living in George parts of Ohio, he finally came to Brown County, and in the fall of 1876 located at Fincastle, where he still resides. He is a member of the German Reformed Church. Is the owner of 139 acres of land. JOSEPH E. WINTERS (deceased) was born February 20, 1820, in Wooster, Wayne Co., Ohio. His parents were Zepheniah and Sarah Winters. He was a cooper by profession, and followed the same many years; for several terms, he also taught school. December 16, 1841, he married Mary W. Bruce, born July 19, 1814, in Virginia ; her parents were William and Mary Bruce. William Bruce was a soldier during the war of 1812. This union was blessed with four children, three of whom are still living—May L., Belle and William J. In 1842, he moved to Fin- castle, where his widow still resides. In the autumn of 1864, he enlisted in the One Hundred and Seventy-fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, under Capt. Wolfe, of Wilmington Ohio. He, however, was captured shortly after his enlistment, and thrown into different rebel prisons, and retained until- a proper exchange of prisoners took place, which secured for hill his freedom. He, however, contracted in those prisons a disease which finally caused his death. He had served as Clerk of Eagle Township ; was a member of the M. E. Church, and departed this life August 22, 1879, He was a man of sterling integrity and reliable character. In his death, Brown County lost one of her worthy citizens. His widow survives him, and is now in her sixty-eighth year. 232 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP, ALBERT M. BAIRD, farmer, P. 0. Russellville, was born May 27, 1849, in Jefferson Township, Brown Co., Ohio. He is the son of James and Martha Baird, of whom we have made mention in this work. He was reared on a farm and received the rudiments of an education in a district school, which was located across the creek from his father's homestead. On September 19, 1878, he married Miss Alice Potts, daughter of Matthew (deceased) and Polly A. Potts. Matthew Potts was born in Ireland and when quite young. his parents emigrated to America. They came to Adams County, probably in the year 1817. Matthew remained at home until the date of his marriage to Polly A. Smith, by whom he had eleven children, eight of whom are still living. Several years after his marriage he moved to Byrd Township, Brown County, where he remained several years, engaged in the milling business, on Eagle Creek. He then moved to a farm in the southern portion of Jackson Township, where he remained until his death, March 11, 1876. His widow still survives him, and at present is residing at Carlisle, Jackson Township. After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Baird lived in Jackson Township for perhaps one year. In December, 1880, they moved to the farm on which they still reside, in the eastern portion of Jefferson Township near Eagle Creek. Mrs. Baird is a lady of culture and taste, and a member of the M. E. Church. He is a man of industrious habits and the owner of seventy-one acres of land. JAMES BAIRD, farmer, P. 0. Russellville. Among the pioneer families of Brown County, there are but few whose names are so well known and who are as highly esteemed by the community as are the Bairds. George Baird, the pioneer, was born June 15, 1771, in Pennsylvania. His father, William Baird, was an old Revolutionary soldier, who settled in Virginia some time after the close of the war. On September 15, 1796, were celebrated the nuptials of George and Jane (Moore) Baird. By this union there were born ten children, five in Virginia, and subsequently five in Ohio. In the year 1803-04, they emigrated to Ohio, and settled in what is now known as Jefferson Township, Brown Co., Ohio, on 300 acres of land, about where James, their son, at present resides. He built his log cabin and prepared himself for the more arduous task of clearing the land. He served during the war of 1812 for about thirty days, but was not under fire. About the year 1817, he built a large two-story hewed- log house, which was more commodious and better adapted to the wants of his family. The family continued to occupy this building till about the year 1835-36, when James, his son, the subject of this sketch, built a new brick house near the site first occupied by the log cabin, in which house he remained for perhaps two years, when he died in December, 1838, his wife having died in October, 1820. The cares of the household were then devolved upon his daughters, who performed them for the greater part of the time. His daughter Elizabeth, being the last one at home, having married, he was obliged to substitute in her stead foreign domestics. This state of affairs existed until the marriage of his son James, whose wife then took charge of affairs. Mr. Baird was of a kind and generous nature, given to hospitality, especially to the poor and needy. In his transactions with his fellow-men, he was always strictly honorable, and his death was the occasion of considerable sorrow and regret. James Baird, our subject, was born in June, 1809, in Brown County, Ohio, and received but a limited education. On November 8, 1832, he married Miss Martha Bowar, born November 28, 1813, near Ripley, Ohio, a daughter of Robert and Sarah Bowar, who emigrated from Pennsylvania to Brown County about 1812. After remaining in the neighborhood of Ripley for a short time, they (Mr. Bowar and family) moved into the neighborhood of Pilson's Mill, where they became permanently settled. Mr. Baird claims that from the time his wife's parents settled there to the present time, " they have not lived one-half mile JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP - 233 apart." To them have been born nine children-William S., George N., Robert B. (deceased, who enlisted in the Seventieth Ohio Volunteer Infantry during the war of the rebellion, and participated in the battle of Pittsburg Landing, in the attack on Fort McAllister, and subsequently was with Sherman in his grand march to the sea), Lewis W. (who enlisted in the Seventieth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and continued in the service until the close of the war, and participated in the attack on Fort McAllister ; carried inlo the ramparts, facing shot and bayonets, the first Union flag), James A., Albert M., Sarah E., Jesse L. and Jane (deceased, who married William B Carey). Mr. Carey was a soldier in the Union Army, was captured by the rebels in Virginia and thrown into different Southern prisons until he was sent to Andersonville, where he met with the fate of starvation. Mr. Baird has also reared three of his grandchildren from infancy-George B., Ella C., Carey (deceased) and William C., son of James A. Baird. Mr. Baird states that since the new house has been built on the homestead, it has never been left a night without an occupant, which is an uncommon occurrence. He has served as Trustee for Jefferson Township, and is a member of the Presbyterian Church, in which denomination he has acted as Elder for perhaps thirty-nine years. He received from his father eighty acres of land as his inheritance, and by his industry, perseverance and good management had at one time about three hundred acres. He is still hale and hearty, of a pleasant nature and very entertaining. GEORGE BAIRD, farmer, P. O. Russellville. John Baird, father of our subject, was born in May, 1807, in what is now known as Jefferson Township, Brown Co., Ohio. His parents were George and Jane Baird, who were among the pioneers of this county, and of whom we have made mention in another portion of this work. John was reared to manhood on a farm and received but a rudimentary education. In May, 1832, he married Mary Fenton, daughter of Jeremiah and Rosanna Fenton. This union has been blessed with eight children seven of whom are still living-Jeremiah, George, Sarah A., Rosanna, John J., Mary and Rufus T. He has been very successful during life as an agriculturist, and is at present residing with the subject of this sketch, his wife having died in 1874. George Baird, our subject, was born in March, 1835, in Jefferson Township, Brown Co., Ohio. In his youth, he had not the opportunities of obtaining more than a rudimentary education. Having selected Miss Mary Smith, born September 1842, for his betrothed, their nuptials were celebrated in April, 1873. She is the daughter of John S. and Ruth Smith. This union has been blessed with three children, two of whom are still living. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church at Russellville, a Republican and the owner of about 463 acres of land. He resides about two miles nearly due east of Russellville on his farm, which is in a high state of cultivation, and pleasantly located, LEWIS BLACK, farmer, P. O. Russellville. John Black, father of our subject, was born November 24, 1800, in Pennsylvania. His father having died, his mother, with the remainder of her family, emigrated to Ohio. They were among the first who settled on the main branch of Eagle Creek, near where our subject at present resides. After living there several years, she married William Smith, and she remained where she settled until her death, in March, 1849. John was married about the year 1824-25, to Catherine Moore, by whom he had eight children, two of whom are still living. He remained on the old homestead farm during the remainder of his life, in the peaceful avocation of farming, and died April, 1856. His wife died in May, 1844. Lewis Black, son of John and Catherine Black, and subject of this sketch, was born October 11,1832, in Brown County, on the homestead farm, where he still resides. He received but a rudimentary education in his youth, but being a man of good intellect and being able to grasp a subject with commendable readiness, he has, by continual reading and study, become familiar with many important topics of the day. In December, 1869, he married Miss Jane Richey (deceased), born in June, 1833, and daughter of Samuel and Ellen Richey. This union has been blessed with eight children, six of whom are still living—John W., Brice, Felicie M., James T., Catherine C. and Hester C. Mr. Black has a fine farm of 141 acres, and is recognized as a good farmer. 234 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES : JOHN BROWN, farmer, P. O. Red Oak., John Brown, the pioneer and grandfather of our subject, emigrated from Kentucky to what is now known as Brown County, Ohio, about the year 1801. He settled on the waters of Straight Creek near the old county seat in Franklin Township. Here amid the varied scenes of pioneer life was reared William Brown, father of the subject of this sketch, who was born March 14, 1799, in Kentucky. He received a good English education, which enabled him to teach school for several years. He married in 1820, Elizabeth Edwards, daughter of Col. George Edwards, one of the early settlers of Brown County. They had nine children, four of whom are still living-John, Thomas J., Lettice M. and Lizzie F. After living in different parts of Brown County, he finally settled on a farm in the southern portion of Jefferson Township, on the waters of Red Oak Creek. This occurred about 1830, and he remained there until his demise, in February, 1841. His widow survived him until April, 1874. He served as Justice of the Peace for Jefferson Township, and was a member of the Christian Church. In his death, Brown County lost a worthy and energetic citizen. John Brown, our subject, was born in August, 1823, in Brown County, Ohio, was reared to man's estate on a farm and received but a limited education, In April, 1853, he married Rachel A. Records, born in October, 1824, daughter of John N. and Rachel Records. The Records originally came from Maryland and settled in Adams County, now Brown, about the year 1799. This union has been blessed with four children, two of whom are still living— Charles E. and Omar E. He has served as Trustee for Jefferson Township, is a fervent member of the Christian Church, and the owner of 171 acres of land. THOMAS J. BROWN, farmer, P. 0. Red Oak, was the third child of William and Elizabeth Brown, of whom we have made mention in this work, and was born January 12, 1825, in Brown County, Jackson Township. He received the rudiments of an English education in a district school. Having selected for his future companion, Miss Margaret A. King, daughter of Hugh and Sarah King ; their nuptials were celebrated in December, 1819. This union has been blessed with ten children, eight of whom are still living, viz.: Edward F., Ida B , Orlando E., Lillie M., Oscar L.. William T., James H. and Lewis L. In 1872, Mr. Brown moved from Jefferson Township to Georgetown, where he was for some three or four years part proprietor of the woolen mills. He remained in Georgetown until 1871, when he returned to his farm in the southern portion of Jefferson Township, where he still resides. While in Georgetown he served as Street Commissioner, and as Trustee for Pleasant Township. Mr. Brown and wife are both members of the Christian Church. He is a Democrat, and the owner of ninety-six acres of land. JAMES W. BUTT, farmer, P. 0. Russellville, was born March 31, 1835, in Franklin Township, Brown Co., Ohio, about one-half mile north of where he at present resides. Thomas Butt, his father, was born in Maryland, and when but nine years of age lost his paternal parent ; his mother then with the remainder of the family, emigrated to Ohio, and settled in what is now known as Jefferson Township, Brown County, about three miles southeast of Russellville. Thomas remained with his mother until the time of his marriage to Mary Berry, after which he moved to a farm about one- half mile north of where our subject at present resides. His mother then remained with his family until her death, which occurred in November, 1852, she having survived him perhaps seventeen months. He was the father of ten children, three of whom are still living, viz.: Samuel, James W. and Catherine. He died June 20, 1851. His widow survived him until March 1, 1874. He had served as Trustee for Franklin Township, and was a member of the Christian Church at Russellville. James W., son of Thomas Butt, and subject of this sketch, was reared to man's estate on a farm and received but a rudimentary education. On January 27, 1856, he married Indiana Hedrick, daughter of John and Cynthia A. Hedrick, by whom he had ten children, eight of who are still living, viz.: Samantha, Thomas F., Martha E., John F., Hattie E., Ellen V., Charles L., Lewis 0. Shortly after his marriage, he moved to the farm on which he at present resides. He is a member of the Russellville Lodge, No. 573, I. 0. 0. F., and the owner of 146 acres of land, located about three-fourths of a mile north of Russellville. JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP - 235 JOHN B. CLIFTON, farmer, P. O. Russellville, was born June 1, 1831, in Brown County near Russellville. His grandfather was an Englishman, and his grandmother a Welsh lady. His father, John B. Clifton, Sr., who lives near Russellville, was born in Virginia in April, 1802. About the year 1826, he emigrated rated from Kentucky, where the family was then residing, to Brown County, Ohio, and settled in what is now known as Jefferson Township. Shortly after his arrival in Brown County, he married Miss Nancy Baird, daughter of George and Jane Baird, by whom he had four children, two of whom are still living, viz.: Sarah (now Mrs. F. Rishforth), and the subject of our sketch. She died in July, 1837. He then married Mary Parker, daughter of William and Elizabeth Parker, by whom he also had four children, two of them still living. She died in September, 1880. He is a Democrat and the owner of about three hundred and twenty acres of land. John B. Clifton, Jr., subject of our sketch, was reared to manhood on a farm, and received a rudimentary education in a district school. En September, 1863, he married Maria L. Taylor, daughter of Martin and Hester Taylor. of Bracken County, Ky. This union has been blessed with seven children, six of whom are still living, viz.: Richard T., Daisy, William E., John, Hester and Francis P. He is a member of the F. & A. M. Lodge at Russellville, and also of the Odd Fellow society. In his views he is keeping pace with the progressive spirit of the nineteenth century, and by his example is recognized as one of the leading agriculturists of Jefferson Township. He is a man who deals strictly on an honorable basis with his fellow-men, thereby obtaining an honest, reliable character. Although having obtained but a meager education in his youth, yet by constant study and having a love for books, he has acquired rather a deep knowledge of the ordinary events of our time, also in matters pertaining to the welfare of the agriculturist. He is of a clever and frank disposition and very hospitable. He is the owner of about 300 acres of land, and lives about one and one-half miles southwest of Russellville. His residence is pleasantly situated, and his farm is in a good state of cultivation. ROBERT CONN, JR., farmer, P. O. Russellville. Robert Conn, Sr., father of our subject, was born in Ireland in 1790, and emigrated to America about 1809; located in Manchester, Adams Co., Ohio. In 1814, during the war with Great Britain, he belonged to a battalion of Light Horse Infantry from Ohio and Kentucky, under command of Gen. McArthur. At the close of the war, he received an honorable discharge and returned home. In 1818, he married Catherine Creakbaum, by whom he had nine children, six of whom are still living. In 1818, he moved to Brown County and settled where Ripley is now located. He lived in this locality for the remainder of his life. He was a member of the M. E. Church. and died in the spring of 1877; his wife died in the summer of 1858. Robert Conn, Jr., subject of this sketch, was born December 27, 1824, in Ripley, Brown County he received but a limited education. On September 11, 1856, he married Mahala Williamson, by whom he has seven children, five of whom are still living, viz., Samuel A., Harriet O., James A., Edward R., and Duella. He was one of the members of the firm of Coon, Wilson & Co., who in 1875, bought the Russellville Grist Mill, and ran the same until 1879, when they dissolved. The mill was then run by a new firm, under the title of R. Conn & Co. This firm dissolved in January, 1882, and the mill is now run and managed by S. A. Conn, whose sketch appears in this work. Mr. Conn is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and the owner of 465 acres of land; he resides in the western portion of Jefferson Township. SAMUEL A, CONN, miller, Russellville, was born in July, 1857, in Brown County, Ohio. His parents are Robert and Mahala Conn, whose sketch appears in this work. After having received a rudirnentory education, he attended, in 1878, for five months, Smith's Commercial College, at Ripley, Ohio. In 1879, he attended for four months, Eastman's Commercial College, at Poughkeepsie, N. Y. In October, 1879, he married Miss Emma King, daughter of Thomas King; they have one child, Alfred K. Mr. Conn is the manager of the Russellville Steam Grist Mill. It is one finest in the county, being sixty feet long by forty wide, and contains four stories. The mill is furnished with two run of stone four feet in diameter for wheat, one for mid- 236 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES : dlings, and one for corn, using the Smith and Keystone purifiers. In fact, the mill is supplied with all the latest improvements used in the new process of milling. The engine by which the machinery is run is of the Corliss pattern, double cut-off, the cylinder of which is twelve by thirty-four inches, and has a fifty-two inch five-flue boiler, twenty- two feet long. Mr. Coon has also bought a new portable saw-mill from Cooper Manufacturing Co., at Mount Vernon. The mill is of the standard quality, with a thirty feet carriage, three head-blocks, and running a fine, sixty-inch saw, with a sawing capacity of from six to ten thousand feet per day. This is run by a twenty horse-power boiler and engine combined, also made by the Cooper Manufacturing Co. He has also a set of Howe's Standard Scales, with a weighing capacity of five tons. Mr. Conn, though a young man, has, like his father, the energy, industrious habits and perseverance, which are characteristics of our successful business men: He is of a clever, jovial disposition. JOHN P. CROPPER, farmer, P. 0. Russellville. Handy J. Cropper, father of the subject of this sketch, was born in Maryland in June, 1804. His parents were John and Eliza Cropper, who emigrated from Maryland to Adams County, Ohio, and settled in Sprig Township about the year 1819. When a mere infant, his mother died. He received but a limited education, and on April 15, 1830, married Jane Boyls, daughter of Thomas and Annie Boyls, by whom he had seven children—Thomas B., John P., Sarah A., Nancy J. (deceased), Emeline, Lucinda and Reuben 0. He was a man of industrious habits and of an energetic nature. In political issues, he cast his lot with the Democratic party. He was a member of the M. E. Church, and died December 9, 1876. John P., second child of Handy J. Cropper, and subject of this sketch, was born in December, 1832, in Adams County, and received but a rudimentary education. In October, 1852, he married Hester J. Ellis, born March 11, 1833, a lady of culture and rare intelligence, and a daughter of Walker and Evaline Ellis, of Pleasent Township, Brown County. This union has been blessed with nine children, viz.: Eva J., Lucy F., Walker R., Handy J., Wilson M., Samuel R., John M., Martha E. (deceased) and Thomas W. Eva J. is the wife of Dr. James H. Williamson, of Higginsport, Brown County. Lucy F., officiates as Organist in the Presbyterian Chapel at Russellville. In the spring of 1864, Mr. Cropper bought 115 acres of land where he at present is located, and by his good management, economy and industry has added to his first purchase sufficient land to include in all 200 acres. He has served for three years as Justice of the Peace for Jefferson Township, has been Township Trustee, and was elected Land Appraiser for 1880. He has been a member of the Board of Agriculture for Brown County, and is a member of the F. & A: M., Lodge, Russellville, Ohio. ALLEN M. CULTER, farmer, P. 0. Russellville, was born October 2, 1823, in Brown County, in what is now known as Jefferson Township. His father. Irwin Culter, was of Irish, and his mother Nancy was of Welsh progenitors. Allen M. was about, six months old when his father died. When seventeen years of age, he was apprenticed to his brother, James Culter, at Russellville, to learn the harness-making trade, with whom he remained about four and a half years. He then moved to Decatur, Byrd Township, where he carried on harness-making for perhaps nine years. In February, 1847, while residing at Decatur. he married Miss Mary Geeslin, by whom he had seven children, four of whom are still living, viz.:- Nancy E., Ackless E., Frank 0. and Mary .T. In 1855, he moved to the farm on which he at present resides, located near Russellville. In connection with his farm duties, he carried on the harness-making for perhaps five years, but owing to ill-health was obliged to close his shop, and now devotes his time entirely to agricultural pursuits. Politically, he is a Republican ; he is a member of the F., & A. M. Lodge, at Russellville, and the owner of 163 acres of land. This gentleman is one of our worthy self-made men, of a pleasant, jovial nature. ELMER M. DRAKE, farmer, P. 0. Red Oak. Enoch B. and Rachel Drake, grandparents of the subject of this sketch, emigrated from Kentucky to what is now known as Brown County, Ohio, about the year 1812. Enoch B. in his youth learned JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP - 237 the trade of a tailor, which he followed the greater part of his life. He settled in what is now known as Jefferson Township, near Peola Spring, about two miles south of Russellville. The farm on which he located had but a small portion ready for cultivation, and contained a log cabin. He remained where he settled during the remainder of his days. By his first wife he had ten children, one of whom is still living, viz., Noah, in Pendleton County, Ky. She died about the year 1843. He then married Nancy Carr, who died in 1857, and he departed this life in January, 1862. He was a member of the Baptist Church, in which he officiated as Deacon. Enoch B. Drake, Jr., father of our subject, was born October 3, 1815, on the old homestead where his father settled. In August, 1834, he married Sarah Martin, born July 16, 1815, by whom he had seven children, viz.: Elmer M., George W., John C., Hetty J. (deceased), Isabella, Sarah E, and David G. He lived the greater part of his life near the old homestead. He traded considerably in stock, and his boys, in the meantime, under his management, worked the farm. He was a man of reliable character, a member of the Christian Church, and died December 28, 1877. His widow still survives him, now in her sixty-seventh year. Elmer M., our subject, was born October 3, 1835, on the homestead farm where he was reared to manhood, and where he received but a limited education, but by being a constant reader, and having a love for good books, he has made himself familiar with many of the important topics of his day. On October 5, 1854, he married Angeline Davis, born April 18, 1836, and daughter of John C. and Susannah Davis. This union was blessed with four children, two of whom are still living. In October, 1856, he moved to Illinois, McLean County, where he bought eighty acres of land, and remained there perhaps three years, when, owing to the loss of two of his children, himself and wife having also contracted an illness occasioned by the impurities of the atmosphere, he returned to Brown County, Ohio. About two years after his return to Ohio, he enlisted in the Seventh Ohio Cavalry, which subsequently merged into the Eleventh, under Col. William O. Collins. In the spring of 1862, the regiment was ordered to Fort Laramie, from where they operated principally in the Rocky Mountains against the Indians, to protect emigrants and the United Stales mails. He was discharged at Omaha City in April, 1865, and returned home to Brown County. In January, 1867, his wife died; he then married, in December, 1868, Mary J. Ball, by whom he had six children, four of whom are still living. She died in November, 1881. In 1873, he bought the farm on which he now resides, located in the southern part of Jefferson Township, which he has in a good state of cultivation. ROBERT C. DRAKE, farmer, P. O. Russellville, was born October 7, 1836, in Pleasant Township, Brown Co., Ohio. He is the son of Francis and Sarah Drake. His grandfather, Henry Drake, was an early settler of Brown County. Robert C. was reared to manhood on a farm, and received an ordinary district school education. In 1862, he enlisted in the Fifty-ninth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, which was attached to the Army of the Cumberland. He participated in the battles of Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, the fighting around New Hope Church, Marietta, Ga., Peach Tree Creek and numerous other engagements, and be received an honorable discharge in July, 1865. After receiving his discharge, he returned to his home in Pleasant Township. In September, 1866, he married Flora E. Young, daughter of Robert L. and Mary Young, deceased. To them have been born seven children—Mary L., Sarah B., George F., Alfred T., Jesse D., Ella F. and Robert L. In 1872, he moved to the farm on which he at present resides, in the southwestern portion of Jefferson Township. JONATHAN FULLER, farmer, P. O. Russellville. Jonathan Fuller, now the oldest man in Jefferson Township, was born December 6, 1788, in Vermont. His parents were Jonathan and Rhoda Fuller. He received but a rudimentary education, for in those days the opportunities of obtaining a good education were very limited. He married about the year 1808, while still in Vermont, Mary Wait, born in 1789, by whom he had seven children, viz., Laura F. (deceased), married H. H. B. Spencer ; Rhoda C., married Stephen I. Collins (deceased); Nelson N. W., married for his third wife Mrs. Melinda J. (Kendle) Evans; Mary (deceased), married William Linn (deceased) ; 238 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: Louisa married Ephraim Brown; Lucy (deceased), married J. Glaze (deceased); Rachael A. (deceased), married William B. House. Two of them were born in Vermont, one in New York State and four in Ohio. About the year 1813, he emigrated to New York State, Cayuga County, where he remained but a short time ; while there, at one time the Indians determined to massacre the settlement in which he then lived, but having in some way made a compromise with the whites, finally abandoned their purpose. With his family, Mr. Fuller started for Ohio, arriving within the limits of what is known as Brown County, about 1814-15. After living in different parts of the county, he finally settled about 1824, on a farm of seventy acres, located in the central portion of what is now known as Jefferson Township. The farm on which he settled was partially cleared and contained a log hut. He being a man of energy, perseverance and economy, accumulated sufficient to warrant him in purchasing subsequently a tract of land, so as to include in all about one hundred acres. About the year 1842, the log cabin was replaced with a more substantial building, better adapted to the wants of his family. His land is in a good state of cultivation, with substantial and commodious buildings erected thereon. He is a member of the Baptist Church, and is now in his ninety-fourth year, JOSEPH FRANCESS, farmer, P. 0. Russellville, was born February 4,1817, in Ireland ; when about two months old his parents, Edward and Eleanor Francess, emigrated to Brown County, Ohio, and settled at Ash Ridge, in what is now known as Jackson Township. They bought one hundred acres of land, which was then comparatively a forest. They had to undergo the usual trials and self-denials to which those pioneers were subject. Edward had served as Justice of the Peace for Jackson Township and was a member of the Presbyterian Church. He was the father of eight children, five of whom are still living, and died in August, 1850. Joseph Francess, our subject, was reared to wan's estate on a farm, and received but a rudimentary education. In November, 1850, he married Eliza Jane Elder, by whom he has nine children, viz., Edward E., James C., Robert W., Alvin A., Joseph L., William E., Anetta, Ada W. and Ella. After his marriage, he resided in Jackson Township for perhaps twenty years, when he removed to Jefferson Township, where he still resides. Mr. Francess is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and the owner of 122 acres of land. BASIL GLAZE, farmer, P. 0. Russellville, was born December 17, 1825, in Brown County, Ohio. His parents were James and Mary Glaze. His grandfather was one of the first settlers of Brown County, having settled here at a very early day, when, what is now known as Brown County, presented the appearance of an unbroken forest. He settled near the place at present occupied by the subject of our sketch. Here amid the thrilling scenes of pioneer life, he reared. James Glaze, father of our subject, who, when he grew to manhood, married Mary Kinnett, by whom he had ten children ; five of whom are still living. James quietly passed away in May, 1862, after devoting a life of usefulness, to both the world and church. He having been a member of the Christian Church. His widow survived him until March, 1875. Basil, the subject of our sketch, was early taught the principles by which a man might become a successful agriculturist, and having put those principles into practice, he has met with abundant success. In his youth, he received but a limited education. In September, 1847, he was united in the bonds of matrimony, to Margaret J. Mineaw, who was born April, 1828. To them have been born two children-Samuel C. and William P. They are both m mbers of the Christian Church. Mr. Glaze is a self- made man, having now about sixty acres of land in his possession, earned by his industry, perseverance and determination to succeed. ABNER HOWARD (deceased) was born February 24, 1788, probably in Ohio, was reared on a farm, and received but a limited education. On August 2, 1810, he married Priscilla Biehn, by whom he had six children, two of whom are still living. She died in March, 1827. In September, 1828, he married Sarah Bain, by whom he had five children, two of whom are still living-Abner R. and John. She died in February, 1850. He was again married in October, 1850, this time to Mary JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP - 239 E. Willoughby, by whom he had four children, three of whom are still living—William H., Eldora and Abram L. Shortly after this marriage, he settled about two miles east of Ripley in Union Township, where he remained until his death in April, 1872. He was a member of the M. E. Church, a kind and loving father, and an indulgent husband—respected by all who knew him. His widow remained on the farm near Ripley for perhaps two years after his death, when she moved to a farm in Jefferson Township, one mile west of Russellville, where she still resides. She is a lady of more than ordinary intelligence, and the owner of sixty-five acres of land. She was born February 7,1820, and is now in the sixty-third year of her age. WILLIAM S. LAYCOCK, farmer, P. O. Russellville, was born August 2,1827, in what is now known as Jefferson Township, Brown County, Ohio. He was the son of William and Sarah Laycock, who were among the early settlers of Brown County. He was reared to the peaceful pursuits of farming, and received the rudiments of an English education in a district school. When about twenty-one years of age, he took possession of a saw-mill on Camp-Run Creek, and ran the same for perhaps eight years. On February 23, 1860, he married Miss India Ann Evans; born in October, 1832, daughter of Elijah and Lucinda Evans. To them have been born nine children, viz.: Lucinda C., Mary, Lydia, Clement V., Floretta, Fannie, Sarah E., John G. and Lillie C. Mr. Laycock is a member of the Christian Church, and the owner of 132 acres of land, located about one mile southwest of Russellville, where he at present resides. ROBERT MANNON, farmer, P. O. Red Oak. The parents of Robert Marmon were William and Mary, who emigrated from Kentucky to Adams County, Ohio, about the year 1800. They settled about three miles north of West Union, on the waters of Lick Fork ; in what was then comparatively an unbroken forest. He there bought about one hundred acres of land, on which be built a log-cabin and began to hew down the forest which surrounded him. He remained on the farm which he settled until death. He was the father of ten children, four of whom are stillviz.: John, Andrew J., Mary A. and Robert. During the war of 1812, he was one a the valiant defenders of the flag of our glorious Union. Robert, the subject of this sketch, was born in September, 1815, in Adams County, Ohio, and was reared to manhood on a farm. He received but a limited education, and was married in September, 1841, to Eliza Mc- Pherson, who was horn in April, 1822. To them have been born five children, viz.: Mollie, William, Wilson, Lizzie (married Frank McCreight), and James M. (married Mollie Kincaid, deceased). In 1866, he moved to the farm, on which he at present resides. He has served as Township Trustee ; is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and the owner of 225 acres of land. A. A. MCCORMICK, farmer P. O. Russellville. James McCormick father of the subject of this sketch was born in 1802 in Pennsylvania, and when quite young, his father, John McCormick, an old Revolutionary soldier, emigrated with his family to Ohio. When he reached the years of manhood he married Lucinda Maxwell, by whom he had ten children, seven of whom are still living, viz., Samuel A., John T., Albert A., Robert B., James,. Mary and Anne. About the year 1824-25, shortly after his marriage, he settled on Cherry Fork, Adams County, where he remained several years. He then moved to a farm on Brush Creek, between Winchester and Fincastle, Brown County, in which neighborhood he remained for a number of years. From thence he moved to Union Township and settled on the waters of Red Oak Creek, where he ran foi perhaps ten years the mill then known as the McCormick Mill. He remained in Union Township until about 1862-63, when he started on a Western tour. After spending some time in Illinois, Missouri and Kansas, he returned to Brown County, where he remained until the time of his decease. He was a member of the Baptist Church, and departed this life in June, 1876. His wife died in May, 1880. Albert A. McCormick, subject of this sketch was born in December, 1833, in Brown County, Eagle Township, reared to man's estate on a farm and received but a limited education. Having betrothed himself to Elizabeth Henderson, daughter of Jonathan and Nancy Henderson, their nuptials were celebrated in January, 1857. To them have been born six children, five of whom are still living, viz.: Wylie E., John T., Henry H., James W. 240 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: and Mary E. After his marriage, he lived in Union Township for about ten years, when he moved to Jefferson Townshrp, and settled near Red Oak, where he still resides. Mr. McCormick, has been successful as an agriculturist, mainly owing to his management, having everything done in the most orderly manner. He is recognized as one of the leading agriculturists of Jefferson Township, has served as Township Trustee, is a member of the Christian Church, and the owner of 102 acres of land. SAMUEL F. MEFFORD, farmer, P. O. Russellville, was born July 27,1817. His parents were George and Polly Mefford. George was about eight years old when his father, John Mefford, with his family emigrated from Kentucky to Adams County (now Brown). After their arrival in Ohio, they were obliged, during the first night, to camp in the root of a large hollow Sycamore tree. The following day, they again started on their journey and arrived at their destination. They settled about one mile nearly east of where Pisgah church is located. The first thing done was to erect a log cabin, after which they began to cut down the timber which surrounded them. Amid those scenes of pioneer life George Mefford remained at home till he was about twenty-five years of age ; he then married Polly Ellis by whom he had seven children four of whom are still living. She died about 1832-33, and he married Mrs. Matilda Evans, a widow lady, who died in July, 1871. George remained on the farm which he bought before his marriage, located near the old homestead, until his death, which occurred in October, 1881. Samuel F. son of George Mefford and subject of this sketch, was reared to manhood on a farm, and like his his father received but a limited education. In August 1837, he married Emma Davis, daughter of Samuel Davis. To them have been born seven children, four of whom are still living, viz. : John D., Melinda J., Vincent W. and Adaline. In 1849, he bought the farm on which he resides, located about one and one-half miles nearly south of Russellville. He has served as Township Trustee, is a member of the Christian Church, and the owner of 171 acres of land. WALKER MEFFORD, minister, Russellville, was born April 22,1834, in Brown County, Ohio. His parents were Joshua and Susan (Hodkins) Mefford. He was reared to manhood on a farm, and received an ordinary English education. On March 17.1853, he married Martha A. Mitchell, daughter of George Mitchell, by whom he has three children, viz. : Lucinda E., Frank J. and Martha P. Shortly after his marriage he moved to a farm in Jefferson Township, where he remained perhaps ten years. In 1863, he moved to Russellville, where he still resides. He has engaged in various pursuits until 1879, in which year he opened a hardware store at Russellville. He is a member of the Christian Church at Russellville, for which denomination he has officiated as pastor since 1875. He is a self-made man ; not having had the opportunity to attend college, but being determined, to fill a position, by which he might benefit his fellowmen, he began a course of hard study at home, when the loils and cares of the day were over. After making himself thoroughly familiar with the necessary requirements, he was duly admitted into the Southern Ohio Conference as an ordained minister. He has been successful in business, owing to his industry, perseverance and determination to succeed. He is well worthy the esteem shown him by the society in which he moves. JOHNSON MILLER, farmer, P. O. Russellville. Samuel Miller, father of the subject of this sketch, was born about 1782 in Pennsylvania. In his youth he learned the trade of a millwright, which he followed the greater portion of his life. He married Lydia Baird, by whom he had nine children, all of whom but one grew to manhood, there being no daughters. He emigrated to Brown County, Ohio, about 1824, and settled on Straight Creek, near Ripley, where he remained perhaps five years, when he moved to what is now known as Jefferson Township, and settled about two and a half miles west of Russellville, where he remained until his decease in 1852. His wife died during the winter of the same year. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, a man of sterling worth and reliable character, and respected by all who knew him. Johnson Miller, subject of this sketch, was born August 27, 1827, in Brown County, Ohio, near Ripley. His youth was spent on a farm, and he received but a limited education. In 1849, he went to Brazil, Clay Co., Ind., where he ran a mill for perhaps ten years. In 1862, he returned to Brown County, Ohio, and sett ed on a JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP - 241 farm lo ated west of Russellville, in Jefferson Township. In December, 1862, he married Sarah E. Gilbert, a lady of culture and superior intellectual powers, born April 2, 1834, and daughter of John and Lettie Gilbert, of Tippecanoe County, Ind. This union has been blessed with three children—John G., Mabel M. and Blanche L. Mr. Miller has been successful in business, is the owner of 126 acres of land, and a member of the F. & A. M. Lodge, at Russellville. THOMAS MITCHELL (deceased) was born April 5, 1810, in Pennsylvania. When seven years of age, his parents, Isaac and Margaret Mitchell, emigrated to Ohio and located near Ripley: He was reared to man's estate on a farm, and received but a limited education, but in after years, being somewhat of a reader, and having a love for good books, he acquired considerable self-knowledge, and made himself familiar with many important topics of his day. On December 23, 1832, he married Jane Wiles, daughter of Peter and Martha (Henry) Wiles. This union has been blessed with six children, of whom four are still living—Peter W. (in Illinois), Martha, Isaac (a teacher in the National Normal University at Lebanon) and Wilson T. Directly after his marriage, he located about two and a half miles north of Ripley, where he remained perhaps five years ; he then moved to Ripley, where he engaged in the dry goods business for perhaps thirteen years. He then moved to Jefferson Township, and entered the mercantile business in Russellville, where he remained until his decease, on December 12, 1868. He was successful in business, owing mainly to his industry, perseverance and determination to succeed—qualities which are necessary to insure any man success. Mr. Mitchell was a man of sterling integrity and reliable character, and a member of the Christian Church. He served as Justice of the Peace in Jefferson Township for several years. His widow survives him now in her seventieth year, and at present residing at Russellville. JOSIAH W. PICKERILL, farmer, P. 0. Russellville. Samuel Pickerill, grandfather of our subject, and his wife, Mary, emigrated from Kentucky to what is now known as Byrd Township, Brown County, Ohio, at an early day, and settled on about 100 acres of land, comparatively a forest, on the waters of Eagle Creek. ' Samuel, one of his sons, and father of our subject, was born in Kentucky, and emigrated with his parents to Brown County, Ohio, where he remained several years ; then returned to Kentucky and married Miss Jane Drake, by whom he had seven children, who grew to manhood and womanhood. After his marriage he returned to Ohio, and settled in what is now known as Byrd Township, Brown County, near his father's home, where he remained several years. He then moved to what is now known as Jackson Township, where he remained about twenty-five years, and then moved to Decatur, where he remained until his death. His wife, Jane (Drake) Pickerill, having died in June, 1831, he married again in 1832, and by this marriage had six children. In the war of 1812, he served about six months, and received an honorable discharge. He was a member of the Christian Church, a man of sterling integrity and reliable character. He departed this life in the summer of 1848. Josiah W. Pickerill, our subject, was born November 18, 1817, in what is now known as Jefferson Township, Brown Co., Ohio, was reared to man's estate on a farm, and received a rudimentary education in a district school. On January 14, 1840, he was united in marriage to Miss Eleanor West, born June 15, 1819, daughter of John and Levina (deceased) West. This union has been blessed with nine children, of whom eight are still living, viz.: Levina J., Susannah, Caroline, Sarah M., Abigail, Samuel, William N. and Columbia E. After his marriage, he lived in what is now known as Jefferson Township, near Pilson's Mill, where he remained about one year ; then moved to a farm on the West Fork of Eagle Creek, where he lived a short t me. He then moved to Adams County, where he lived on a farm located on the old State road, leading from A.berdeen to West Union, in Sprig Township, for about five years. He then removed to Jefferson Township, Brown County, and settled on a farm located about one and one-half mile east of Russellville; this was about the year 1817, and he remained thereon until the autumn of 1879, when he removed to his farm south of Russellville, where he still resides. In his farm management, Mr. Pickerill has everything done in the most advantageous 242 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: and orderly manner. He is a man of good judgment and sound moral principles. In politics, he has cast his lot with the Democrats. He is a member of the Christian Church, and the owner of 256 acres of land. JAMES PILSON, deceased. Mr. Pilson was born in April, 1796, in Augusta County, Va. His parents were Samuel and Dorcas Pilson, who emigrated from Virginia to what is now known as Jefferson Township, Brown County, in 1807. Sam uel and family settled in the eastern portion of Jefferson Township on the waters of Eagle Creek, where he remained until his death, which occurred in October, 1848. His, wife died before him in November, 1840. James our subject, when a young man taught school for a short time. When twenty years old, he was appointed Surveyor by the court of Adams County, and subsequently was appointed Surveyer of Brown County. In 1831-32, he was a member of the House of Representatives,, having defeated his opponent, Jesse R. Grant, father of ex-President Grant. In 1834-35, he represented Adams and Brown County, in the State Senate. He was for many years part proprietor and subseqently sole proprietor of the steam grist mill near his home on Eagle Creek, and. for many years was Brigadier General of the home militia. He was a man of shrewd business capacity, of sterling integrity and reliable character. In 1842, he went on a journey to Virginia, and by way of introduction to President John Tyler, he received a letter from Gen. Hamer, at the time ex-Member of Congress ; but taking a route other than by Washington City, he had not the pleasure of meeting with the President. This letter has by his son Samuel been preserved as a memento. He died April 14, 1880. Samuel Pilson, son of James. our subject, was born March 7,1843, in what is now known as Jefferson Township, Brown County. His youth was spent on both the farm and in his father's mill, of which he was for ten years prior to his father's death, superintendent. In November, 1880, he married Melinda Darlington, daughter of Joseph E. and Melinda Darlington. The Darlingtons originally came from Virginia. They have one child-James E. Mr. Pilson is a member of the Presbyterian Church at Russellville, a Republican,.and the owner of 130 acres of laird. JESSE T. PRICKETT, farmer, P. O. Russellville, was born August 17, 1804, in what is now known as Jefferson Township, Brown County, Ohio. His parents were Isaac and Mary Prickett, who settled in Adams County (now Brown) about the year 1800. Jesse T. was here reared amid the scenes of pioneer life, and received but a rudimentary education. In July, 1828, he married Sarah Bowler, by whom he had nine children, six of whom are still living ; she died in January, 1853. In December, 1853, he married Mary Konkright, by whom he had seven children, four still living. In polilics, he is a Democrat ; he is the owner of sixty acres of land. Joseph Prickett, son of Jesse T., was born January 7, 1859, pear Russellville, Brown Co., Ohio. He is a young man of honor and reliable character. In December, 1879, he married Sarah L. Ramsey, an estimable lady, by whom he has one child, Newton W. He is a member of the Christian Church, and the owner of fifty-five acres of land. WILSON T. PURDIN, farmer, P. O. Russellville, was born January 25,1845, in Byrd Township, Brown County, Ohio ; he is the son of Noble and Sarepta (Smith) Purdin. His grandparents, James W. and Hulda Purdin, were among the pioneers of Brown County. Wilson T. was reared to manhood and farmo and received but a limited education ; having selected for his affianced, Miss Rachel E. Moore, an estimable lady of superior intellectual capacity, who was born December 4,1846, their nuptials were celebrated November 27,1870. She is the daughter of Moses (deceased) and Keziah Moore. of Jefferson Township, Brown County. To them have been born three children, viz., Mary E., Ella L. and Sarah L. In the autumn of 1875, he bought the farm on which he at present resides, located on Eagle Creek, in the eastern portion of Jefferson Township. He is continually making improvements about his farm, which is in a fine state of cultivation, and contains 138 acres. He is a member of the Christian Church at Russellville. DAVID SHRIEVS, farmer. P. O., Russellville Samuel Shrievs, father of our subject, was born May 14,1813, in Pennsylvania. When a young man, his parents, Thomas and Rachel Shrievs, emigrated to Brown County, Ohio. Samuel was reared on JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP - 243 a farm, and received but a limited education. On September 25, 1845, he married Melinda Mefford, born April 17, 1824. This union has been blessed with five children, three of whom are still living, viz., David, Margaret J. and Joshua. After having lived in different parts of Brown County, he, with his family, finally settled in the northwestern portion of Jefferson Township, near Straight Creek, where he remained until his death, which occurred in May, 1873. Mr. Shrievs suffered a great deal during his life from an affliction, which was incurable. He was a kind and affectionate parent, and an indulgent husband. In 1881, his widow, a pleasant and agreeable lady, moved from her farm to Russellville, where she still resides. David Shrievs, our subject, was born September 13, 1853, in Brown County, Ohio, and received but a rudimentary education. In September, 1875, he married Miss Helen Kindle, an estimable young lady, daughter of Thomas Kindle. They have one child, Josie. Mr. Shrievs is a member of the Christian Church at Russellville, and lives on the homestead near Straight Creek. HARRIS SIDWELL, farmer, P. 0. Russellville. Henry Sidwell, father of our subject, was born in Virginia, and, when quite young, his parents moved to what is now known as West Virginia, where be remained until he was twenty-two years of age. He married a lady in Virginia in 1799, and in 1800 emigrated to Mason County, Ky., where he lost his wife and child. He then married Casandra Slack, of Kentucky, born September 16, 1784, on the eastern shore of Maryland, by whom he had fourteen children, twelve of whom grew to manhood and womanhood. She was a lady of great intellectual capacity and wonderful memory. In the spring of 1808, he moved to Adams County, Ohio, and settled near Manchester, where he remained eleven years; he then moved to what is now known as Jefferson Township, Brown County, and settled on the farm at present occupied by our subject, in the northeastern porlion of the township, where he remained until his death, which occurred in 1837. He was a man of an en- ergetic and persevering nature, and industrious habits, and was termed by his neighbors the " peace maker," owing to his ability to settle difficulties with comparatively little trouble. He has served as Trustee for Jackson Township, Jefferson. then forming a part of Jackson. In his death, Brown County lost one of her worthy and honorable citizens. Harris Sidwell, subject of this sketch, was born December 8, 1807, in Kentucky, and in the following spring, his parents emigrated to Ohio. He remained at home until he was twenty-six years of age. In March, 1834, he married Elizabeth Dunham, by whom he had eleven children, seven of whom are still living. She died in June, 1855, and he then married Isabella Shirley, by whom he had two children. She died in October, 1881. After his first marriage, he lived for about twenty years on a farm located about two miles west of Winchester, in Jackson Township ; he then removed to the homestead farm in Jefferson Township. He is a member of the Method. ist Episcopal Church, in which denomination he has officiated as local minister for twenty years. Mr. Sidwell had four sons who fought under the old flag of the Union during the war of the late rebellion, viz., John, who served nearly four years in the Thirty-seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and participated in the battle of Vicksburg, and numerous other important engagements ; Wilson (deceased) and James, who served three year of service in the Seventieth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and participated in the battles of Shiloh, Lookout Mountain and the Atlanta campaign ; Abraham, who served nearly three years in the Seventh Ohio Cavalry, and in one engagement, was wounded in the leg. SAMUEL A. SMITH, farmer, P. 0. Russellville, was born June 26, 1831, in Highland County, Ohio. He was the youngest child of John J. and Ruth Smith was reared to manhood on a farm and received but a limited education. In February, 1854, he was united in marriage to Mary J. Howland, born November 8, 1830, daughter of Izatus and Sarah Howland. They have had nine children, seven of whom are still living, viz.: Izatus, William H., Hettie, Mary, Ruth A., Emma and Edminston. In the fall of 1858, he settled on a farm in the eastern portion of Jefferson Township, where he slill lives. His farm is in a high state of cultivation, and thereon he has erected commodious and substantial buildings. He has been successful as an agriculturalist, owing to his good management and having a thorough knowledge of those principles 244 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES : upon which the successful agriculturist must rely. He has served as Trustee for Jefferson Township, is a member of the Methodist Church, a Republican, and the owner of about 230 acres of land. SAMUEL WILKINS, tailor. Russellville, was born May 12, 1812, in Monongalia County, Va. (now West Virginia). His parents were Jeptha and Catherine (Evans) Wilkins: When nine years old, be was apprenticed to learn tailoring to Samuel Morrison, of Preston County, Va., with whom he remained several years. In 1831, he emigrated to Russellville, Brown Co., Ohio, where he opened a tailor shop, and continued in the same until 1843, when owing to ill health he was obliged to aban- don the shop and seek employment which would a tendacy to restore to him his health. He accordingly for about three years was employed in agricultural pursuits. He then again returned to Russellville and opened his shop, and has been doing business in the same unto the present time. He is a first-class workman, and takes pains to have his customers satisfied before leaving his establishment. On December 26, 1836, he married Sarah Clarke, by whom he bad three children (deceased); she died in 1838. In December, 1840, he married Susan Rrown, by whom he had seven children, three of whom are still living, viz.: Edward P., Sarah C. and Ora A. Politically, Mr. Wilkins is a Democrat. He has been successful in business, and having made it a point to suit his customers, he has secured for himself a large patronage. PETER S. WOMACKS, farmer, P. 0. Russellville, was born June 2, 1826, in Franklin Township, Rrown Co., Ohio. His parents were Terry and Roxie (Reynolds) Womacks. He received a good English education, which he acquired, principally, by studying at night in a log-cabin, and burning hickory bark in a fire-place as a means of obtaining light. When about nineteen years of age he began to teach school, which he followed for perhaps eighteen years, during the fall and winter terms, and during the summer season his time was devoted to farming. On April 7, 1848, he married Amanda Heaton, by whom he had eleven children, eight of whom are still living; she died in July, 1870. He again married in December, 1874, this time to Jennie Hunter, by whom he had one child—Ettie L. He is a member of the Russellville Lodge, F. & A. M. of which he is, with one exception, the oldest member, and has been Worshipful M., for two terms. In 1864, he was elected Clerk of Jefferson Township, and served one year. While residing in Eagle Township, he served three years as Justice of the Peace. He is of Democratic antecendents, of Greenback proclivities and Repubhcan convictions. Mr. Womacks is one of our substantial, self-made men, and a more honorable, law-abiding citizen Brown County cannot bring forth. CASPER B. WOODS, farmer, P. 0. Russellville, was born January 26, 1804, in what. is now known as Byrd Township, Brown Co., Ohio. He was the son of Michael and Hester Woods, of whom we have made mention in another part of this work. He was reared on a farm, and received the rudiments of education in a district school. On February 17, 1832, he married Eliza Baird, daughter of George and Jane Baird, by whom he had eight children, two of whom are still living, viz.: Abraham B. and Cynthia B. She died in March, 1877. After residing in different parts of the county, he finally settled in 1854 on the farm where he still resides, in the eastern portion of Jefferson Township. He has served as Township Trustee, is a member of the Methodist Church and for many years acted as class-leader. He is one of our worthy, self-made men, for after his marriage he could barely get the means to procure a complete outfit with which to commence housekeeping. He is now living with his daughter, Mrs. Sowers, in his seventy-ninth year. William Sowers, Jr., was born in October, 1844, near Ripley, Brown Co., Ohio. His parents are Benjamin and Mary A. Sowers. He remained at home until the breaking-out of the war of the rebellion, when he enlisted in the One Hundred and Seventy-second Ohio Volunteer Infantry. His regiment was stationed principally at Gallipolis, and in West Virginia, and patroled the Big Kanawha River. He received an honorable discharge prior to the close of the war. In November, 1868, he married Cynthia B. Woods, daughter of our subject, born December, 1847. This union has been blessed with six children, viz.: Jennie, Mary E., Cora M,, Francis B., Daisy D. and an infant. Mr. Sowers has been successful in SCOTT TOWNSHIP - 245 both agricultural pursuits and stock-raising, in the latter of which he has acquired considerable repute. He is of a clever, courteous disposition, hospitable and obliging, and a good conversationalist. He is a Democrat and the owner of 141 acres of land. FRANCIS M. WOODS, farmer, P. 0. Russellville. Michael Woodso father of' our subject, was biro in Pennsylvania. When a youth. he emigrated to Maysville, Ky., but owing to the depredations committed by the Indians, remained there but a short time. He then moved into the neighborhood of Augusta, Ky., where he remained till about the year 1800, when he came to Ohio. Before starting for Ohio, he married Miss Hester Bowman, by whom he had twelve children, seven of whom are still living. The goods which this couple brought with them to Ohio were all done up in a " red cotton handkerchief," with the exception of' the wearing material worn by them. They settled on the waters of Eagle Creek, in what is now known as Byrd Township, Brown Co., Ohio, The country at that time was comparatively an unbroken forest. The dresses worn by his good wife were made of wild nettles, gathered by her own hands. He continued in his peaceful vocation until the breaking-out of the war of 1812, in which he served as a Captain. He served for about sixteen years as Justice of the Peace for Byrd Township, and as Associate Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for perhaps seven years. His success in a certain measure perhaps may be attributed to his wife, for after her marriage she taught him to read, write and spell. He was a zealous member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, serving for a number of years as class-leader. The Scriptures were read, and prayer offered daily in his house, and frequently for many years he had preaching at his house. He lived the greater part of his life in the neighborhood of where he first settled, and died about 1874 or 1875, having survived his wife but a few years. Francis M., one of the sons of Michael Woods, and subject of this sketch, was born in October, 1819, in Brown County, Ohio, and in his youth was trained to the pursuits of farming. He received a good English education, and subsequently taught school for perhaps five years. In October, 1846, he married Miss Hannah W. Cappel, daughter of Daniel and Martha Cappel. To them have been born twelve children, ten of whom are still living, viz.: Daniel H., Rachel A., Martha L., Caroline A., Sarah D., Michael S., Thomas R., Hester V., Mary F. and Emma K. After his marriage, he moved to Lewis County, Ky.. where he remained for twenty-one years. In 1854-55, he served in the Kentucky House of Legislature. He also served as Deputy Sheriff for Lewis County. In 1870, he moved to his farm near Russellville, Brown Co , Ohio, where he still resides. He has served as Trustee for Jefferson Township. He is a gentleman of more than ordinary intellectual capacity, of a frank open nature, and a good conversationalist. His political views are Democratic ; he is a member of the Russellville Lodge of the F. & A. M., and the owner of 101 acres of land. He is recognized as one of the leading and most intelligent agriculturists of Jefferson Township. SCOTT TOWNSHIP. DANIEL W. APPLEGATE (deceased), son of Benjamin and Rebecca (Wall) Applegate, natives of Mason County, Ky., was born in Mason County in June, 1816. He was reared on a farm, and followed farming and trading most of his life, being at the time of his death possessed of 600 acres of land. He was a prominent Democrat, and at the time of his death was Sheriff of Brown County. In 1841, he married Miranda Teshune, who was born February 19, 1819. They were the parents of seven children, five of whom are living, viz.: William M., Rebecca, Mary B., Samuel and Flora. Mr. Applegate was an intelligent, affable gentleman, honest in all his dealings, and highly esteemed by the people of the county, who experienced in his death the loss of a valued citizen, a good farmer and an efficient officer. H. H. BARNGROVER, farmer, P. 0. New Hope, was born in Scott Township August 13, 1833 ; he is the son of G. W. and Julia (McKinzee) Barngrover, the former a native of Ohio, and the latter of Virginia. He has adopted farming for a 246 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: life work, and now owns 120 acres of land. He was educated in Scott Township, and remained at home until he reached his majority. In 1851, he married Martha Dye; daughter of John P. Dye, by whom he has had five children, all living, viz.: John P., Celia W., Martha M., Henry E. and Wayne Lee. The parents and children are members of the Christian Church, in which Mr. Barngrover has been a Deacon several years. DR. WILLIAM ALLEN BIVANS was born in Lynchburg, Highland Co , Ohio, March 11. 1833. His father was Andrew Bivans, a native of the State of Maryland, who went to Highland County when a mere lad. Before her marriage his mother bore the name of Ruth Smith ; she was born in North Carolina, and was brought to Ohio when only six years of age. Dr. Bivans' father dying when he was but a year and a half old, he was left to the prudent care of an affectionate mother. With no fortune and dependent on a widowed mother, he early learned the practical value of self-reliance, and that " there is no excellence without great labor." When quite young, he began to teach in the district schools of the country, in which occupation he succeeded to a gratifying degree. He began the study of medicine in the office of the late Dr. W. C. Hall, of Fayetteville, Ohio, and after the usual office pupilage, matriculated in Starling Medical College, Columbus, Ohio. Completing a regular course, he graduated with honor February 28, 1861. Having learned by his early experience that every moment is a golden opportunity, he lost no time in hunting up an eligible place to begin the practice of his profession. He located at Arnheim, Ohio, Angust 2, 1861, and after remaining there six months, during which time he acquired considerable practice, he was induced by the solicitation of friends to exchange his location for another in New Hope, Ohio, where he removed in the spring of 1862. Dr. Bivans has been a resident of New Hope for twenty years, and by his devotion to business and fair dealing with every one, has deserved the respect of all who know him, and besides has amassed quite a competence for the support of approaching old age. April 22, 1862, Dr. Bivans was married to Melinda A. Creighead, a daughter of William W. Creighead, deceased. October 4, 1864, he enlisted in the One Hundred and Seventy-seventh Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and a httle later was commissioned Assistant Surgeon with rank of First Lieutenant. When he had returned home after his discharge from the army at the close of the war, he was honored with the appointment of School Examiner of Brown County, which position he held for six years. For fifteen years as Township Treasurer he has been intrusted with the public funds, and has also served the people for many years in the capacity of School Director. Dr. Bivans completed his education at the old Normal School at Lebanon, now the Normal University. He is a member of the Clermont County Medical Association, and a member of the Brown County Academy of Medicine. The Doctor for many years has been a member of both charitable orders, the Odd Fellows and Freemasons. February 22, 1878, the Doctor's exemplary wife, after a short illness died, leaving a sorrowing and bereaved family. October 18, 1881, he was married for the second time, to Flora Creighead. COLLINS BOOTHY, farmer, P. O. New Hope, was born in Scott Township September 21, 1838. He is a son of James and Elizabeth (Dives) Boothy, the former a native of Ohio and the latter of Maryland. Our subject received a common school education, and having adopted farming for an occupation, has followed it with good results, now having 178 1/2 acres of land in his native township. In 1859, he married Lydia Ann Wardlow, a daughter of Preston and Nancy Wardlow, and by her had ten children--James P., Nancy E., Perry Lee, Lewis Warren, Emma, Charles W., Sarah E., Mary Nellie, N. C. and Edward. The parents and five oldest children are members of the Christian Church, in which the father has been a Deacon. He is a Democrat in politics, and has occupied the offices of Trustee, Clerk of the Township, School Director and Supervisor. He is highly respected in the neighborhood. JAMES P. BOOTHY, farmer, P. O. New Hope, was born in Scott Township, December 24, 1859 ; his parents were Collins and Lydia A. (Wardlow) Boothy, natives of Scott Township, of English descent. Our subject was schooled in the district schools and has adopted the occupation of farming, which he has successfully followed, SCOTT TOWNSHIP - 247. being the owner of 126 acres of land. He was married to Melissa Laycock in 1882. They are both members of the Christian Church, and he is a Democrat. EPHRAIM BROWN, farmer. P. 0. Brownstown, was born in Brown County, Ohio, August 11, 1815, he is a son of John and Lettice (West) Brown. His father, a native of New Jersey, enlisted during the war of the Revolution, but was not accepted on account of his youth; removed to Ohio about 1795. The subject of this sketch was married in 1835, to Lucy, daughter of Jonathan and Mary (Wait) Fuller, a native of Vermont. They raised one daughter—Samantha Frances, born March 20, 1840, and wife of John L. Smith. Lucy (Fuller) Brown was born November 11, 1819, and died April 14, 1882. John. L. Smith was a member of the Fifty-ninth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was wounded at the battle of Stone River. Mr. Brown and wife are members of the Christian Church. Mr. Brown is a modest, hard-working farmer, and made what he owns by hard labor. JAMES J. CASE. Henry Case and Mary Jane Lake were married, and settled in Pleasant Township, Brown County, Ohio, where the subject of the subjoined sketch was born March 13, 1848. When a boy, Mr. Case attended the district school of the county in fall and winter, working on the farm during the summer season, and this he continued to do till the year 1869, when he received his first certificate to teach from the bands of the School Examiners of Brown County, and began his career as a popular instructor in the common schools. For thirteen years he has been an earnest, capable and successful teacher, never flinching from duty, but performing it firmly and conscientiously. In 1870 and 1871, he completed his education already well advanoed, by two terms in the Normal University at Lebanon, Ohio. He was married in 1872 to Elizabeth Cotterill, the daughter of Elijah Cotterill, an old and esteemed citizen of the county. A few years ago Mr. Case purchased property in New Hope, and contemplates making that place his home for the future. Three children have blessed his marriage—Willie, Claudie and Birdie. Mr. Case says he has taught in Scott Township without interruption, for eight years, which in itself is an evidence of the appreciation in which his services are held. NATHAN COURTS, farmer, P. 0. New Hope, is the son of Joseph and Margaret (Berry) Courts, natives of Ohio ; he was born in Pleasant Township August 17, 1835. He was reared on a farm and attended the district schools of his township. He commenced life for himself by hiring out to work by the day and month. He now owns 125 acres of land, which he has accumulated by economy and honest toil. In 1865, he married Amanda M. Pitser, a daughter of Joseph and Barbara Pitser, and by her has three children, living—Ada, William Lee and Cora Etta. Mr. Court is a Democrat in politics. HARRISON COLTHAR, farmer, P. 0. New Hope, was born in Clark Township November 28, 1817. He is the son of Matthew Colthar, who was born in New Jersey August 7. 1777, and of whose mysterious disappearance mention is made in the history of Clark Township, and Mary (Church) Colthar, who was born in Kentucky in May, 1797, and died in 1872. Our subject's first work for himself was two years 'spent as a raftsman ; he then entered the ship-yard at Cincinnati, where he worked one year, after which he rented land in Clark Township, which he farmed until 1853. In 1854, he purchased a farm of 300 acres which was in litigation five years. During the rebellion he enlisted in Company K, Forty-eighth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Capt. G. W. Patterson, and participated in the battles of Shiloh and Pittsburg Landing. He was appointed Sergeant but refused to wear the straps indicative of his rank. He was discharged at the close of the war and since his return has written a book about what came under his immediate observation while in the army. He was married in 1839, to Nancy Darrel, by whom he had five children, two of whom survive. He had two sons in the army—Matthew M. starved to death in Andersonville Prison December 1, 1864, and William, deceased, who enlisted in the One Hundred and Eighty-fourth Regiment. WILLIAM W. CREIGHEAD (deceased) was born near Georgetown, Brown Co., Ohio, in June, 1817 ; he was the son of Robert and Elizabeth (Peddicord) Creig- 248 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: head, of English descent. He was a hotel keeper in early life, and farmer until 1848, when be engaged in mercantile pursuits in New Hope, which was at that time one of the best business stands in the county. He was married, July 27, 1837, to Rhoda Applegate, daughter of Benjamin Applegate. They had twelve children, of whom only two survive, viz.: Flora Belle, wife of Dr. Bivans, and Emma E., wife of Jacob Lewis, a farmer in Kentucky. Mr. and Mrs. Creighead were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he was a local preacher. FREDERICK ELSCLAGER, farmer, P. O. Arnheim, was born in Germany September 25, 1836; he is a son of Caleb and Barbara Elsclager, and came to the United States in 1843. He was married to Lotta Bower in 1862; they had born to them five children-Peter, born April 11, 1863; Barbara, born November 22, 1864; Elizabeth, born May 14, 1867; Mary, born May 25, 1869, and Frederick, December 11, 1872. Mrs. Elsclager died. Magdalene Crisman, daughter of Henry and Barbara Crisman, was born in Germany in February, 1827, and came with her parents to the United States in 1832; she was married to James McNealy. Mr. McNealy enlisted in the Fiftieth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and died at Danville, Ky., November 3, 1862. They have two children-Emily, wife of David S. Euvarard, of Highland County, and Elizabeth, wife of George Thompson. Fredrick Elsclager and Magdalene (Crisman) McNealy were married June 17, 1873. Mr. Elselager is a member of the German Reformed Church, and Mrs. Elselager of the Presbyterian. WILLIAM ESPEY, farmer and Justice of the Peace, P. O. New Hope, son of Eli Espey, was born in Indiana. in August, 1821. He received a common school education, and has devoted the greater part of his life to farming, but spent six years in early hfe at wool carding, and five years as a storekeeper in White Oak Valley. In connection with his farm operations he operated a threshing machine for thirty seasons. He owns 141 acres of land, on which-he recently completed a handsome residence. In 1846, he married Lorinda, daughter of Samuel Berry, a wealthy and influential farmer of Pleasant Township. Mr. and Mrs. Espey are both members of the Methodist Church, in which she has been a member since eleven years of age, and in which he has held several offices. He was appointed Postmaster of White Oak Valley in 1852, and served fourteen years. He is a Democrat, and now occupies the office of a Justice of the Peace. HENRY KIMBALL, farmer, P. O, New Hope, was born in Scott Township, Brown Co., Ohio, January 7, 1818, and is consequently sixty-four years of age. He comes of good old Puritan and Virginia stock, his father having been a native of Massachusetts Bay, whose ancestors came over in the Mayflower in quest of religious liberty, and his mother of the proud old Dominion, whose progenitors helped to colonize on the banks of the James River. His father, Maj. Benjamin Kimball, who was born in Hopkinton, N. H., August 31, 1778, was the son of Abraham Kimball, born April 18, 1742, and Phoebe Kimball, born May 8, 1740, and tenth in a family of eleven children, namely, John, born December 7, 1761; Aaron, born April 18, 1763 ; Smith, born January 9, 1765; Job, born January 19, 1767; Abigail, born May 4, 1768; Phoeba, born January 20, 1770; Abraham, born March 16, 1772; Isaac, born March 9, 1774 ; Jacob, born February 26, 1776; Benjamin, born August 31, 1778, and Sallie, born August 20, 1780. Maj. Kimball was twice married, the first time to Polly Kimball, March 22, 1797, who bore him five sons and four daughters-Phoeba, born February 24, 1800 ; Jasper M., born April 27,1802; Sallie, born May 13,1804 ; Benjamin, Jr., born July 23, 1806; Timothy, born July 27, 1808; Hazen, born April 13, 1810; Mary, born November 25, 1811 ; Eleanor, born February 28, 1814, and Hazen, who was born January 12, 1798, and died May 21, 1799; and the second time to Mrs. Martha Zumatt, relict of Col. Henry Zumatt, who gave him one child-the subject of our sketch. September 16, 1801, Maj. Kimball with his family in a primitive jolt wagon drawn by oxen, left Hopkinton to make his way overland to Wheeling, Va., where he contemplated making his home, and reached his destination November 16, 1801, after being en route sixty days. Some years later, he removed to Clermont County, Ohio. His wife died at Neville, Clermont Co., Ohio, August 13, 1815. SCOTT TOWNSHIP - 249 March 6, 1816, he was united in marriage to Mrs. Martha Zumatt. Martha Zumatt was born near Rockbridge, Va., October 19, 1776, and was the daughter of Robert Wardlow and Jannette (Downing) Wardlow. Her parents emigrated in an early day to the untamed wilds of Kentucky, where she met and married Col. Zumatt. Zumatt moved to Ohio, and settled on the east bank of White Oak in the year 1801, purchasing and living till his death, which occurred in 1814; on the site which is now the home of Mr. Kimball. Martha Wardlow had six brothers—Samuel, William, James, John, Joseph and Hugh, and one sister, Janctte. Mr. Kimball has made the ancestral roof-tree his home for a period of wore than sixty years. October 29, 1840, he was married to Melinda Jacobs, daughter of James Jacobs and Isabella (Feely) Jacobs. Melinda belonged to a family of nine children—Sarah, Elizabeth, William, Alfred, Mehnda, James, Jr., Levi, Mary C. and Andrew J. By this union Mr. Kimball has been blessed with a family of seven children, five of whom are living —A. J. Kimball, born November 16, 1841; W. F. Kimball, born July 20, 1843; T. H. Kimball, born January 15, 1847 ; Martha I. Kimball, born May 15, 1851, and Mary J. Kimball, born September 21, 1853; and two deceased, F. M. Kimball, born April 15, 1845, and died September 27. 1848, and Samuel MoCall Kimball, born June 1, 1849, and died December 21, 1850. Mr. Kimball has been a farmer all his life. owning a splendid farm, one of the most fertile and productive in Southern Ohio. There are 247 acres, 150 of which was bought in 1801, by Col. Zumatt, for $375, and could not now be bought for less than $40,000. There are seventy-five acres of first bottom, a rich and exhaustless treasure of productiveness. There is a large apple orchard of 415 trees on ten acres of land, having a western hill-side exposure, capable of producing a thousand bushels annually. A few years since he turned his attention to tobacco culture. For seven years he has had under cultivation an average of eight acres a year, with an average yield of 1,000 pounds per acre, and has received for the entire product $8,700, whioh is $155.25 for each acre's yield, and this too, in the face of the fact of a partial failure one year, in consequence of scarcity of plants, whereby the crop brought only $700. Samples of the crop raised by Mr. Kimball in 1875, and sold to Robert Young, of Higginsport, were awarded the premium for excellence at the Centennial Exposition of 1876. In 1878, he received $760.50 for the tobacco that grew on three and a half acres, an average of $217.29 per acre. The crop of 1880 was sold to Sheriff Hoebling at 21 cents per pound, and brought $1,900. The farm is equally productive of wheat and corn, the largest average yields of both being annually harvested. At sixty-four, Mr. Kimball is a hearty, good-looking gentleman, his abundant hair and beard silvered by the touch of time, to be surea but his step as elastic as in youth. He promises to live many years to bless an affectionate country-side, with his benevolent acts and kindly, sunny disposition. His good wife lives to cheer his home and brighten his fireside with her smile, while two unmarried children—a son and daughter—linger at home to share and lighten their cares and responsibilities. Among the old family records in the hands of Mr. Kimball, yellow with age, are found the military commissions of Maj. Kimbal ; one to which the great seal of the State was affixed at Chillicothe, May 22, 1805, and signed by Gov. Edward Tiffin, clothed Maj. Kimball with the honor and authority of a Captain of a rifle company. Another, defaced and much mutilated, is dated in the year 1806. The third and last, as a family heir-loom, has enough interest to entitle it to preservation : IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF OHIO. SAMUEL HUNTINGTON, Governor and Commander in Chief of the said State, To BENJAMIN KIMBALL, ESQ., GREETING : It being certified tome that yon are duly elected Major of the First Battalion, Sec mad Reg- imenta First Brigade and Fourth Division of Militia in this State. Now know you, that by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constilution and Laws of said Statei and reposing special trust and confidence in your courage, activity, fidelity and good conduct, I do by these presents, commission you as Major of said Battalion, hereby authorizing and requiring you to discharge all and singular, the duties and services appertaining to your said office agreeably to law, and such instructions as you shall from time to lime receive from your superior officers. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my name, and caused the great seal of the State