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50 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES : ceiving a fair education. He early learned the linen weaver's trade, and when nineteen years of age came to America. He first located at Philadelphia, where he learned ingrain carpet weaving, which trade he followed for a number of years. In 1857, he came West, locating at Leesburg, Highland Co., Ohio, where he worked in a factory two and a half years. He went back to Pennsylvania in October, 1859, where he remained till September, 1861. He then came to Georgetown, at the solicitation of Warner & Ramey, proprietors of a woolen mill in the south part of the village. He worked for the firm ten months. In August, 1862, be enlisted in Company C, Eighty-ninth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, serving as a private till July, 1865, when he received an honorable discharge; upon his return to Georgetown, Mr. Young once more became connected with the mill business, and some years ago became part owner of the mill, a sketch of which appears in another chapter. Mr. Young is a member of the Good Templars and the Presbyterian Church. He is a Republican in politics, and has been a member of the Village Council for eight years, being again re-elected April 3, 1882. He was married at Philadelphia, June 6, 1850, to Mary A. Robinson, a native of County Tyrone, Ireland. They have only one child-William A., in business with his father. Mrs. Young is a member of the Christian Church. WILEY W. YOUNG, lawyer, Georgetown, was born in Lewis Township, this county, May, 13, 1834. His father, Omega Young, was a native of Tazewell County, in Southern West Virginia, where he was born in 1798. He came to Ohio in 1816, locating at Higginsport, Brown County. He subsequently learned the shoe-maker's trade at Cincinnati, and followed that at Higginsport till 1830. He then removed to a farm in Lewis Township, where he still resides. At one time in his life, Mr. Young was a minister of the Christian denomination. Mr. Young's mother, was Nancy Stay- ton, a native of Lewis Township. She was the daughter of Jacob Stayton (an Englishman by birth and a native of New Jersey) and Mary Wise, a cousin of Henry A. Wise, Governor of Virginia. Our subject was the first son and fourth child of a family of fourteen children, eleven of whom are living. He was reared on the farm in Lewis Township, obtaining his early literary education in the district school, and subsequently attending the High School, at Felicity, Clermont Co., Ohio. He was a farmer and a school teacher in early life. In 1856, he commenced the study of law at Georgetown, with Hanson L. Penn, Esq., remaining with him till his admittance to the bar, in 1858. He soon after opened an office in Georgetown, and has been in constant practice since. He was a law partner of Judge D. W. C. Loudon for ten or twelve years, and in 1879 formed a partnership with W. S. Whiteman. The firm at once attained and enjoyed a successful law practice. In 1871, Mr. Young was admitted to practice in the Federal Courts, and has also practiced some in Kentucky. His political views have been strongly Republican since the organization of that party. Mr. Young was married, January 14, 1858, to Mary E. Graves, a native of Kanawha County, W Va. Six children have been given them, two living-Elizabeth and Wiley W., Jr. In 1847, Mr. Young accompanied his sister to Felicity, Clermont County, on a visit. While there be met his great-grandmother, Martha Chaffant, who was then one hundred and six years of age (and lived fifteen months longer) ; his grandmother, Tabitha Chaffante aged seventy-eight (and lived to be eighty-eight or eighty-nine years old); his aunt, aged forty, who with himself and sister, represented four generations. Mr. Young's grandfather, Fountain Young, was with Gen. Harrison, and suffered death at the battle of Thames in 1813. 51 - UNION TOWNSHIP. 1 LEVI T. ABBOTT, farmer, P. 0. Ripley. Among Brown's native-born citizens of the subject of this sketch, who added one to the population of Pleasant Township in 1855. His parents, Charles and Sarah (Brown) were among those of its earliest pioneers, where he is, at this present time, yet living, in the enjoyment of a ripe old age. is respected companion passed to the better land in 1856. They raised a family of six children, and Levi was reared on the homestead farm. He was married, March 1, 1859, to Miss Mary Jones, a native of this county and a daughter of Samuel Jones, a pioneer relic, who died in this county May 20, 1880. Mr. Abbott is associated with the Methodist Episcopal Church at Ripley, and, although he had the disadvantages of educational privileges, he has, by his own ambition and economy, secured a good home and made life a success. Politically, he is a man bound to no party or power, but acts entirely from principle, and is a man of his own choice. JOHN S. ATWOOD, livery stable, Ripley, was born in Wilcox County, Ala., in 1840. When thirteen years of age, he came to Ripley and diligently 'attended to his studies at school, and, in 1859, entered Iberia College, and was graduated from that institution the same year. At the close of his term, he went to the gold regions of California prospecting, and, meeting with some success, returned in 1861 and engaged a short time in teaching school. Before the close of the year, he enlisted in the United States Navy, on board the gunboat Choctaw, of the Mississippi Squadron, and served one year ; he participated in the battles of Vicksburg, Shreevesport, Red River, and in the attempt to capture the rebel ram Webb. Returning to peaceful pursuits to this city, he engaged for one year in the grocery business, when he disposed of his stock, and, in company with his brother, Julius M., and R. C. Rankin, contracted with the county for the construction of the Georgetown Turpike. This work occupied two years, after which time he was engaged in repairing pikes in various portions of the county. In 1872, he opened a livery stable on Main street, and in 1879 erected the commodious stable which he now occupies. He has made other purchases of real estate in the city, and. in all the enterprises in which he has been engaged, his efforts have been entirely successful. Among other purchases is a tract of land embracing 4,000 acres of land in Michigan, a portion of which has been fenced. He was married, December 31, 1875, to Miss Catherine McCaskill, a native of Alabama. Mr. Atwood have served as Councilman six years, and is a member of the Masonic fraternity. He is a man of social and gentlemanly deportment, with qualifications of mind and character that develop elements of energy and enterprise ; a straight business man, who stands in the community respected by all who know him. G. BAMBACH, attorney, Ripley, is a native of Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, where he was born in 1840. His father, Gotlieb, crossed the ocean to the American shore in 1848, and in the following year returned, and with the family, consisting of his wife and two children, again embarked to the United States. Her maiden name was Barbara Borzmeyer, native of Alsace, Germany. The youngest child, a daughter, died soon after reaching this country. Gotleib located at Levanna, Brown County, in September, 1849, and began raising grapes, and butter making, but became wholly engaged in the formcr pursuit, in which he is still engaged in connection with farming. He and his son have a farm of 130 acres and other property at Levanna. The subject of this sketch secured a common school educationo and began reading medicine under Dr. Eberhart of this city. Two years afterward, he attended the Ohio Medical College a Cincinnati, from which institution he graduated in 1859. The following year he r cited law in the office of Chambers Baird, of Ripley, and entered the Law School Cincinnati. Ohio, where he graduated in 1861. He then entered the ranks of Union army; as Assistant Surgeon of the One Hundred and Sixth Ohio Volunteer. 52 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: Infantry, and three months afterward was assigned to the Eightieth Ohio Volunteer Infantry of the Seventeenth Army Corps. He served with this regiment until after the surrender of Vicksburg, July 4, 1863, when he returned home on account of his father's ill-health. He was tendered promotion by the Governor as Surgeon, but he declined. In 1877, he was selected by the Republicans of this district as a candidate for Legislative honors, but suffered defeat in this strong Democratic territory. In 1881, his name was placed on the county ticket by the Republicans for Probate Judge. His opponent, George P. Tyler, secured the election by a small majority. He had, however, become popular, and throughout the ranks of both parties secured hosts of friends. He is a member of the Masonic order, and by his ambition and natural talents created and realized success. JEPTHA C. BEASLEY, farmer, P. O. Ripley, was born in Union Township, January 5,1809. He is a son of Jeptha and Sarah (Fisher) Beasley, natives of Spottsylvania County, Va. Mr. Beasley was born August 20, 1769, and Mrs. B. the same year. In 1794, they were married, and in 1796 removed to Maysville, Ky., and the following fall crossed the Ohio and located in Union Township, where he purchased 100 acres of land. In 1818, he removed to Ripley and followed boating to New Orleans for ten years successively. He was, for a number of years, engaged in merchandising with his brother, Nathaniel Beasley. In 1828, he planted a vineyard containing two acres, which was the first in the State. His death occurred April 9, 1858. He had served in various official capacities ; among them was the office of Justice of the Peace, which he held for fifteen years, and County Commissioner four years. His father, Ezekiel Beasley, and family removed from Virginia to Maysville, Ky.. in 1800, and died there. James Beasley, brother to Jeptha Beasley, Sr., served in the Revolutionary war, and was killed by the Tories in South Carolina. His brother, Charles Beasley, left Virginia and went to Lexington, Ky., thence for Louisville, but was captured on the way by the Indians; he finally escaped at Troy. He and his brother John both participated in the battle of Blue Lick, where the latter was captured by the Indians. Mr. Beasley, our subject, was reared on a farm and received his training in the common schools. When of age, he and his brother, William Beasley, engaged in boating to the Crescent City, and followed it six years. He was married, July 27, 1833, to Sarah Shelton, a daughter of Thomas and Sarah Shelton. Mrs. B. was born in Mason County, Ky., October 20, 1815. One child was born to this family, viz., William T., married July, 1857, to Miss Frances Douglas, a daughter of David and Mariah Douglas, of Kentucky. Two children were the fruits of this union; of these, one is living— Hattie ; Horace G. (deceased). Mr. Beasley is by occupation an agriculturist and stock-raiser, and has been successful in the pursuits of life. Mrs. B. has been a member of the Christian Church for forty years. Mr. B. is a Republican. He owns 178 acres of well-improved land. NICHOLAS BECKER, merchant, Ripley, is a native of Lorraine, France, where he was born in 1828. His father was a soldier under Napoleon the First, and in the campaign of Russia, at the retreat of Leipsic, and until the close of the battle of Waterloo. He was a teacher of schools, in Lorraine, for thirty-six years, and until he emigrated to the United States, in 1855, with a portion of his family. He located at Cincinnati, Ohio, where his wife died with cholera in 1866. His death occurred in 1876, in the same city. The subject of this sketch received his early education in the schools of Pontamousson, France, and graduated with honors at the university of Nancy, France. In 1854, he, with a portion of the family, embarked to America, and located at Decatur County, Ind. He was engaged in teaching a private school at this point, and followed his profession, in different localities, until 1863, in which year he entered the firm of McCardle & Bro., of Cincinnati, Ohio, as book-keeper, and in the following year resigned his position and came to Ripley, where from 1866 to the present time be has devoted his time, in the Union School, in teaching the languages, in which he is a proficient scholar. Mr. B. was married, in 1860, to Miss Catherine Thill, a native of Lorraine, France. Nicholas Jr. is the only child born to this issue. Mr. B. opened the millinery department of his store, on Second street, in 1866, and the hat and cap UNION TOWNSHIP - 53 department in 1876, which is mostly conducted by his son. This establishment is the largest of its kind in the city, and is at all times completely stocked, and enjoys a lucrative trade. Mr. B. is an active, energetic business man, and a member of the Catholic Church. PETER BENUA, merchant, Ripley, was born in Bavaria, Germany, in 1834, and emigrated to America in 1854, making a location in New Orleans, from which point be came to Ripley, in January, 1855. He was a tailor by trade, and, by close application and economy, he was enabled to establish himself in business, He first opened a clothing house in Ripley, in 1857, which was conducted with success until 1869, at which time he disposed of his stock and trade, and associated himself and his capital in the Ohio Piano Manufacturing Company of this city. Several years later, he withdrew his interest from this concern, and returned to merchandising. He occupied his present location on Main street in 1881, where he is conducting a large custom and sale trade, and enjoys a lucrative business. He was united in marriage, in 1857, to Miss Catherine, daughter of Lewis Fridley, an early settler of Brown County. This union has been blessed with seven children, five of whom are living-Lizzie, Maggie, Louis P. (who is associated with his father in the store), Frank and Lela. Mr. B. is a member of the Masonic order and I. 0. 0. F. His standing as a successful, upright business man is unquestioned, and his position has been earned by his untiring industry. As a business man, he ranks the oldest clothing merchant now in Ripley. ROBERT P. BENNINGTON, farmer, P. 0. Ripley, is a son of Thomas and Mary (Rains) Bennington, who were among the early pioneers of Brown County. He was born in Fleming County, Ky., in 1826. He is the youngest son and child of a family of seven children. He was brought up on his father's farm, in Union Township, and his educational advantages were very limited. He aided his father in clearing up a farm, and in effecting various other improvements. He was married the first time, June 2, 1846, to Miss Mary J. Rains, a daughter of John and Sarah Rains. She died, and left one child, Sarah B., who was born April 4, 1847, and died July 12, 1870. Mr. Bennington's second marriage occurred August 11,1857, to Miss Indiana Young, a daughter of Omega and Nancy Young, and a sister to Mayor W. D. Young, of Ripley. Mrs. B. was born in Lewis Township May 29, 1828. Of nine children by this union, six are living-Joseph K. (born June 2, 18581, Mary A. (born November 3, 1859), Fremont (born March 24, 1861), William E. (born July 12, 1864), James E. (born October 20, 1868) and Everett F. (born November 29, 1873). Thomas, Robert P. and an infant are deceased. Mr. Bennington owns a farm of 60i acres and is engaged in agriculture, making a specialty in cultivating tobacco. He and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church. His political views are Republican. He has filled the office of Assessor for nine years and School -Director for twenty years. WILLIAM BENNINGTON (deceased) is the third son and fourth child of Thomas and Mary (Rains) Bennington who were among the early pioneers of Brown County. He was born in Fleming County, Ky., September 20, 1818. He remained on his father's farm till of age, and obtained his education in the common schools of the county. February 12, 1856, he joined himself in marriage with Miss Mary J. Porter, a daughter of James B. and Mary Porter. Mrs. Bennington, a most estimable lady, was born in Union Township April 5, 1835. This union was blessed with seven children ; three are living-I. N., born March 27, 1860 ; Wilham L. born June 5, 1865 ; and Edwin K., born May 24, 1869. Luella, a very accomplished young lady, was born May 12, 1861, and died November 3, 1878. Mr. Bennington was a farmer by occupation, and followed its pursuits with success. For the latter twenty years of his life, he dealt in tobacco, and for three years in pork-packing. In both these branches of business, he was eminently successful. His dealings with men all through life were marked with the purest principles of honesty and uprightness, and a due amount of liberality. His death occurred January 25, 1875. He was Elder of the Presbyterian Church at the time of his demise. His political affiliations were with the Republican party. He was a man sincere in his convictions of right, and conscientious in all the principles and doctrines of his life. Mrs. Bennington and her children are members of 54 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES : the Presbyterian Church. She owns a well-improved and cultivated farm of 123 acres, which is adorned with a commodious brick residence erected in 1877 at a cost of $1,500. M. BEYERSDOERFER, tobacconist, No. 34, Main street, Ripley. Mr. B. is among those of the energetic and enterprising business men of Ripley. A native of Germany, where he was born in 1834. In 1852, he emigrated to the United States, and for one year was employed at his trade, blacksmithing, in Levanna, after which he purchased a piece of land and opened a vineyard. In the summer of 1865, he suffered by sunstroke, and was obliged to relinquish out-door employment. Disposing of his place, h established his present business in 1866, where he manufactures cigars, and enjoys a good trade. He was married, in 1861, to Miss Elizabeth Winser, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio. Their living children are Conrad, Anna M., Ida and Flora. Mr. B. served three months in the Twelfth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and is a respected member of the K. of P. and U. 0. of W. Politically, is a sturdy Republican. A. C. BODMER, baker, Ripley, was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, in 1849, and emigrated to the United States in 1867. He made Ripley an objective point, and located in the city May 15 of the same year. He was a baker by trade, and after working at cooperage a short time secured a situation with L. Reinert, where he worked diligently until 1875, when he opened a small bakery at his present place, which he purchased the same year. He has established a reliable trade, and with but his energies for capital succeeded. He was married, in Ripley, to Miss Lizzie Stoamm, a native of Sardinia, Brown County, and a daughter of Jacob and Martha Stoamm, early settlers of Brown County. He was a native of Germany, where he was born in 1825. He was brought to this country when fifteen years of age by his parents, Phillip and Mary (Syle) Stoamm. The family settled in Brown County, where he (Phillip) died in 1862. The family lineage has become very extended, and after a separation of thirty-three years a family gathering was held in 1876. Jacob Stoamm is the oldest band master in the county, and, in 1861, enlisted as leader of the regimental band in the Forty-third Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served one year. He was leader of the Ripley Band for years, and, in 1878, received the first stroke of paralysis, since which time he has been unable to accomplish much work. He raised a family of twelve children, eight of whom are living, the eldest, Lizzie, wife of our subject, to whom have been born five children, four of whom are living—Louis A., Franklin H., Charles M. and William E. Mr. Bodmer is a member of the I. O. O. F., and one of the active merchants of the city. JOHN W. BONNER, Foreman Boyd Manufacturing Company, Levanna. The subject of this sketch was born near Trenton, N. J.. in 1830. Is a son of J. W. and Ducilla (Lyda) Bonner, both natives of that State. His parents moved to the West in 1838, and settled in Coshocton County, Ohio; he was a farmer by occupation, and resided in that county until 1843, when he moved to Indiana, where he died the following year. John W. was raised on a farm, and secured what education he could from such advantages. When twenty years of age, he became engaged in the mill business, which he has followed for thirty years. He came to Brown County in January, 1880, and soon after became connected with the extensive concern at Levanna, widely known as the Boyd Manufacturing Company, where he has, by his vast experience and ac. quired taste, prosecuted his services with a zeal that has given him a qualified position- He is a stockholder of the concern, and, at present, fills the position of foreman in the mill. He was married, in 1856, to Miss Sarah M. Payne, a native of Knox County. This union has been blessed with one child, Isaac N., born in March, 1858. Isaac Newton is a carpenter by profession, and is a resident of West Virginia. He was united in marriage to Miss Jennie Murphy, a native of that State. One child, christened after his grandfather, John W. Mr. B. has been a member of the Blue Lodge and Chapter of Masons for twenty-two years, and besides being a worthy citizen, is highly valued in the firm which he represents. C. W. BOYD, of the Boyd Manufacturing Company, Levanna. Mr. Boyd is a native of Lewis County, Ky., and born in 1834. He is a son of James and Mary UNION TOWNSHIP - 55 (Gibson) Boyd, natives of Ohio and Virginia respectively ; his father was a farmer, and moved to Kentucky, where he died in 1837. C. W. Boyd lived on the homestead in Kentucky until fifteen years of age, when he came to Ripley, Ohio, where he secured employment at the Ripley Sash Mill, operated by D. G. Stillman ; he rapidly learned and became proficient in the business, and, at the expiration of three years, became a partner in the concern, and became sole owner at the age of twenty-one years, and soon afterward admitted his brother, S. G., to a partnership. He was married, in 1857, at Winchester, Adams Co., Ohio, to Margaret, daughter of Moses McMeekin, an early settler of Adams County ; he continued in business, and, in 1861, received a commission of First Lieutenant Company B, of the Thirty-fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. After a service of eighteen months, be was promoted to the Captaincy of his company ; he followed the fortunes of his company and regiment until 1864, when he was honorably discharged and returned home, and again engaged in attending to his rapidly increasing interests. Capt. Boyd is a member of the Christian Church, and of the Masonic order; he is the senior member of the Boyd Manufacturing Company, with headquarters at Levanna, and large and extensive branches at Ripley, Higginsport and Cincinnati, which are more fully described elsewhere. He is the founder of the village of Levanna, where he resides with his family. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd have had a family of seven children, six of whom are living as follows : James (is a stockholder, and associated in the business), Martha (wife of W. O. Daum, also a stockholder, and fills the position at the Levanna Mills, of Book-keeper and Cashier), Alice K., Alvirda L., William and Frank. In 1856, Messrs. C. W. & S. G. Boyd, then young men, purchased a small mill at Levanna, paying for the same $1,500. At the time of this purchase the facilities of the mill were limited, there being but little machinery in it. The brothers, however, with an energy and pluck that has since been their great staple in trade, expended their last dollar in improving their property, and pulling off their coats went heroically to work, doing the labor themselves, superintending sales, and, in fact, being the only men employed in the establishment. They were essentially the architects of their own fortunes, and, by pluck and perseverance, built up eventually the business to what it now is. After several successful years the brothers stopped work at the bench, and devoted their time to the management of their rapidly increasing business. An office was opened at Cincinnati for the sale of lumber and building material, and Mr. S. G. Boyd removed to that city and took charge of the office, where he resides. In 1881, the firm purchased the Higginsport Saw Mill, which they improved, and is now one of the finest mills in the county. In 1881, the business had attained such proportions it was formed into a joint stock company. In December of 1881, the Boyd Manufacturing Company was organized with a capital of $300,000, two-thirds of which has been paid in. Very few persons not directly connected with the mill have stock in it, and thus it is owned virtually by the workmen themselves. C. W. Boyd was elected President of the new company, and has the control. Subsequently, the Ripley Planing Mill was purchased and placed under control of the company. The Boyd Manufacturing Company give employment to 185 hands distributed through the branches of their operations. The mills find principle sales for products in Adams, Brown, Highland and Clermont Counties, Ohio, Lewis, Bracken, Mason, Robertson and Pendleton Counties, Ky., and, in fact, throughout the neighboring States. Brown County may well feel proud of such industry within her borders. It also shows what will power and pluck can do, and obstacles overcome by men who have common sense, business tact and energy. Since writing the above, the lumber yard adjoining the saw and planing mill of the Boyd Manufacturing Company, at Higginsport was destroyed by the fire fiend on the evening of August 14, 1882. The loss is estimated from $60,000 to $125,000. The amount of insurance could not at this time be learned. ROBERT CAHALL, farmer, P. O. Levanna, is a grandson of James Cahall, a native of Pennsylvania, who emigrated to Kentucky at an early day and located near Minerva, where he resided until 1814, at which time he moved to Brown County and settled on Bullskin Creek, where he passed the remainder of his life. His maternal grandparent, James Parker, was a native of Ireland. He was a State pioneer to Ohio, 56 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: and settled on the Indian territory in 1798. His location was afterward laid out in Clermont County, where he resided until his death. Thomas Cahall, the father of our subject, was born near Philadelphia Pcnn., in 1790. He moved wrth his parents to this county, and made his final scttlement in Pleasant Township, where he died in January, 1871. His life companinn, Sarah (Parker) Cahall, was a native of Virginia, and died in March, 1871. They raised a family of eleven children, all of whom grew to manhood and womanhood. Of this number eight are living, six being old-time residenters of Brown County. Mr. C. settled on his present estate of 19d acres in 1860. He numbers among the oldest living residents of the county and has lived in single blessedness all his days; his character is irreproachable, and his social qualifications and genial disposition commend him to all. With an extended acquaintance and hosts of friends, the memory of Robert Cahall will live long after he may have passed away. HON. ALEXANDER CAMPBELL, M. D. (deceased). One of the most distinguished pioneers of Brown County was Hon. Alexander Campbell, the first physician of Ripley. He was born in Greenbrier County, Va., in 1774, and removed near Lex- ington, Ky., with his parents when a boy. He was a colleague with Henry Clay at Pisgah, nine miles southwest of Lexington. He read medicine and attended lectures in Lexington Medical College, while the distinguished Kenlucky orator practiced law there. August 6, 1801, he was united in marriage with Miss Nancy Dunlap. Soon after this event, he removed to Cynthiana, Ky., and practiced his profession two years ; then, in 1803, he came to Brown County and located 300 acres of land in Union Township. He established a store and ran it in connection with his profession till 1815, when lie removed to Ripley, then known as Staunton. Here he continued mercantile pursuits as one of the first merchants of Ripley, going to Philadelphia, Penn., on horseback, to purchase goods. He was Ripley's first physician. In his profession he stood eminent, and established a wide and successful practice. At one time, he was tendered the Professorship of one of the most important branches of medicine in the Ohio Medical College of Cincinnati, but owing to his vast practice he declined. He was chosen a Representative and served in the Legislature when that body convened at Chillicothe. He was subsequently elected to the State Senate, and in that body he filled the offrce of speaker. In 1809, he was chosen United States Senator and did valuable service in that important capacity for four years. During his Congressional duties, as there were no railroads, he rode on horseback all the way to Washington, D. C. His labors in Congress were worthy and efficient, and highly merited the approbation of his constituents. He was Mayor of Ripley from 1838-40, where his death occurred November 5, 1857. He was a man of uncompromising anti-slavery principles, and their earnest defender and promoter. As a citizen he was loyal to the best interests of his city and county. and earnestly devoted to the high trusts with which the people had honored him. He died esteemed for his many noble traits of character and the purity and usefulness of his life. His son J. A. Campbell now owns and occupies a part of the old Campbell homestead. He was born in Ripley June 27, 1819. He studied medicine with his father and in 1850 learned telegraphy, which he followed for five years. In 1862, he located on his present farm, where he has since resided. In 1856, he was married to Frances, daughter of Elijah and Matilda Sniffin, and a native of Ripley, where she was born February 22, 1834. Three children were the fruits of this union-Matilda N., born January 11, 1858 ; Mollie N., born Oct. 31, 1859, and Thomas C., born May 18, 1861. Mr. Campbell was one of the organizers of the Ripley Fire Department and was engineer for twenty years. He Was also connected with the Ripley Band for fifteen years. CHARLES FENELON CAMPBELL (deceased) was born at Lexington, Va., September 13, 1803. His father was a farmer and a practicing physician. His mother was a sister of Dr. Archibald Alexander, President of Princeton University. There were five sons and three daughters in the family. One of the sons became a preacher, two lawyers, and one a doctor, while one died young. The subject of this sketch graduated at Washington College, Lexington, Va., and afterward graduated at a UNION TOWNSHIP - 57 military school at that point. Studying law, he was admitted to the bar, and removed to Ohio to practice, choosing a Northern State in preference, because of slavery at the South, though his parents were slaveholders. In 1824, he located at Georgetown, Brown Co., Ohio, for the practice of his chosen profession. Remaining at Georgetown a short time, he removed to Ripley, where he spent the remainder of his days. His tastes were of a literary character, and, in 1840, he published the Ohio Whig at Ripley. In 1849, he purchased a controlling interest in the Ripley Bee, which he edited up to the time of his death. As a writer, he was graceful, logical and fair,• and his editorials were copied throughout the State. As a lawyer, he was noted for his thorough understanding of the principles of law, and he was consulted by the members of his profession throughout the county. As a practitioner, he was not successful as the world views success. He was conscientious, and dissuaded rather than encouraged men to engage in law suits, and his fees were so moderate that be did himself injustice. Although a member of a profession that is often censured for its lack of strict integrity, he won lhe sobriquet of " Honest Charley," and went to his grave universally esteemed and respected. Talented, educated, and in the strictest sense a man of honor and integrity, he was one who would have graced any public position ; but his modest character kept him from even pushing his claims upon the public, and such honors as he wore came to him unsought. He was elected Mayor of his village, Justice of the Peace, and Probate Judge of the county, and was once a candidate for State Senator. Being an ardent Whig and Republican, and those parties being in the minority in his county, his chances for political preferment were small, yet he was always an ardent advocate of his party. When the war broke out, though nearly sixty years of age, he was active in the raising and drilling of troops, his military education making him one of a very few who were then capacitated for that work. In 1831, he was married to Harriett E. Kephart at Ripley, who still survives him. To them were born six children, five sons and one daughter—Angus K,, Frank T., J. Q. A., William Archie, Charles D. and Mary A, The five sons have all edited papers in Ohio and Iowa, and J. Q. A. is still editing the Bellefontaine (Ohio) Republican, which he has edited ever since the war. Angus K. is an attorney at Newton, Iowa ; Frank T. has served two terms as Lieutenant Governor of Iowa ; William A. is a prominent business man at Lima, Ohio, and Charles D. is Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue for the Fourth United States District of Ohio at Bellefontaine. Mary Antoinetta was married to James W. Christie, since deceased, and lives with her mother at Ripley, and is a teacher in the Union schools. Three of the sons— Frank T., J. Q. A.—and William A. served in the army, and C. D., who was too young to enter the service, in the Home Guards. The subject of this sketch died at Georgetown, Ohio, August 2, 1864, of fever while serving as Probate Judge of the county, leaving to his children a character and memory more precious and more cherished than any material possessions or worldly fortune could have been, and his name will always be held in respect by the community with whom he spent this life. JOHN COSLETT, Jr., miller, Ripley, is a son of John and Sarah (Potts) Coslett, settled in this county in 1831. He (John), with two others, purchased the mill in 1855 and continued its business for fourteen years, when his two sons, John, Jr., and Joseph, succeeded him. This firm control a large trade, and in favorable seasons turn out from ten to twelve thousand barrels of flour per year. The subject of this sketch enlisted in 1863 in Company I, Eleventh Regiment Ohio Cavalry, and, after a service through the war, was sent to the frontier, with headquarters at Fort Laramie, Dakota, where his service closed. He was married, in 1871, to Miss Hannah Hass, a native of Brown County. This union has been blessed with six children, all of whom are living, viz.: Joseph, Charles, Annie, Ermie P., Clarence and Edna. Mr. C. has served as School Director, and in 1880 was a defeated candidate in the run for County Sheriff. The family are widely known, and their business as millers has been entirely successful. JAMES DAVIDSON, farmer, P. O. Ripley, an early pioneer, was born in Union Township May 25, 1803, He is a son of Mathew and Mary (Hill) Davidson, who removed from Pennsylvania to Harrison County, Ky., in 1778, and settled near Washington. 58 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: Mr. D. was a stone-cutter by trade, and built the first jail in Washington, which was a stone structure. Alexander Hill, grandfather of our subject, was a veteran in the war of the Revolution. He died near Ripley in March, 1824. He was the father of nine children. His oldest son, Alexander Hill, Jr., served as First Lieutenant in the war of 1812. Mr. Davidson's uncle, James Davidson, served through the late war with Great Britain. Mathew Davidson and his family and father settled in Union Township and purchased Harrison's Survey of the original purchasers. They spent their summers in their new Western home ; then in the autumn would return with all their stock to Boone's Fort in Old Kentucky. They were intimately acquainted with Daniel Boone and Simon Kenton, the two distinguished pioneers of the West. Matthew Davidson built the Presbyterian stone church near Red Oak, which was the first in the township. He aided in many other important improvements and was a man of influence. He died March 14, 1814, and his wife followed him in 1852, aged seventy-eight years. James David' son was reared on a farm and was educated in the district schools. When fourteen years old, he was bound out to learn the " tailor's trade " with John Slade, of Lavanna, and after serving five years, he went to the farm. He bought 55 acres, and in 1849 he made an addition of 112 acres. His avocation has always been that of agriculture, and in its pursuits he has been successful. He was married January 1, 1831, to Miss Rachel Turner, by whom he has had eight children ; of them six are living-Nancy A. (wife of Wilson Smith), Elizabeth (wife of George Mefford), Mary A. Matthew G., William T. and Sarah E. James H. and Rachel J. are deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Davidson are identified with the Christian Church. In political affairs, Mr. Davidson is a strong Republican. He served his township as Trustee and also filled various local offrces. JOSEPH B. DAY, farmer, P.O. Ripley, son of John Day and Rachel (Dye) Day, born in Pleasant Township March 15, 1815. His father was a native of Maryland, and came to Brown County in early times ; his mother's parents, John and Ruth Dye, were also natives of Maryland. They migrated to this county in 1795, on horseback, and located in Pleasant Township. Mr. Dye was a Revolutionary patriot, he having served from the beginning to the termination of the American Revolution, under Gen. George Washington. Our subject was reared a " farmer boy," and received only a common school education. In 1841, he removed to Union Township, and, in 1857, located on the farm that he now occupies. He was first married to Miss Mary Shults, daughter of Jacob Shults, by whom he had one child, Mary J., born January 4, 1842, wife of William Day, of Kansas. Mrs. Day departed this life January, 1842, and April 6, 1847, he was united in marriage with Elizabeth W. Tnlly, a native of Mason County, Ky., and a daughter of William and Martha Tully. She was born January 25, 1827. Of eleven children by this marriage ten are living, viz., John N., born February 20, 1848, married Maggie W. Harrison, and have three children-Daisy L., Joseph E. and Ada W.; Charles W., born August 5, 1851, married Luella Burgett ; Martha F., born December 8, 1852, wife of Byron A. Jones ; Elizabeth A., born March 23, 1854, wife of Thomas N. Cahall ; Joseph E., born November 16, 1855, married Elizabeth J. Crawford ; Rachel A., born February 3, '1858 ; Matilda A., born January 21;1860, wife of J. B. Frost ; Giles L., born May 15, 1862 ; George H., born November 18, 1865; and Luetta, born April 6, d873; William T., born October 4, 1849, and died April 11, 1875. When fifteen years of age, Mr. Day made his first trip by flat-boat to New Orleans with Capt. John Allison, of Ripley. He continued flat-boat transportation to the Crescent City till of age, when he engaged in farming, which he has since followed. In 1839, he engaged in buying and selling horses, and for fifteen years was the leading horse-dealer of Brown County. The leading feature of his avocation is tobacco-growing. He and his wife are members of the New-Light Church of Pisgah. Politically, he is Democratic. He owns a farm of 188 acres, and has been successful. W. O. DAUM, book-keeper, Levanna, was born at Higginsport September 10, 1860. He is the son of Philip J. and Bertha (Boehm) Daum, and the eldest of a family of six children. His mother emigrated from Germany when she was fourteen years of age, with her parents, Frederick and Caroline Boehm. She was one of a family of six- UNION TOWNSHIP - 59 teen children ; her parents stopped a short time at Cincinnati ; then moved to a farm on Straight Creek, above Arnheim, and afterward near Higginsport, where both died. The paternal great-grandfather of our subject, Frederick Daum, emigrated to America from Germany in 1828 ; he remained eight years in Beaver County, Penn.; thence came to Brown County ; he died at Higginsport. His son, Philip, grandfather of W. O., married Christina Kantz, and died in Mexico soon after the close of the Mexican war. Philip J. Daum was the oldest of his three children, two sons and one daughter. He was born in Vicksburg, Miss., June 3, 1838, and the year following his parents returned to Brown County ; he is now residing at Higginsport. W. O. received his education in his native village. In 1877, he accepted a position in Boyd,s store, at Levanna, and remained three years. January 1, 1881, he went to Cincinnati and completed a commercial course at Nelson's Business College. Since his return, he has been book-keeper in the Boyd Manufacturing Company at Levanna. He was married, November 10, 1881, to Miss Mattie Boyd, daughter of Capt. C. W. Boyd. N. S. DE VORE, crockery and queensware, Ripley. The name Devore (Devara) is of French origin. The ancestors of the family who emigrated to America settled in Pennsylvania. Nicholas Devore, the great grandparent of our subject, was a soldier in the Revolutionary war, and served under Washington from the first. His wife's maiden name was S trail Decker, whose family also rank in Revolutionary fame ; he moved to the West in 1787, and was among the pilgrims who entered Kenton Station, near Maysville, Ky. Subsequently, he moved and settled at Blue Lick Fort among the Indians, where he died in 1813. David Devore, the grandparent of our subject, came to the territory of Brown County in 1800, and settled at Red Oak, where he passed his life. He was among the most intelligent and progressive, as well as active farmers of the day, and acquired a handsome estate through his own industry and perseverance ; he lived to raise a family of ten children, six sons and four daughters, four of whom are living ; his death is recorded in 1860. N. S. Devore, whose name appears at the head of this sketch, is the oldest living son of David and Esther (West) Devore, and was horn in this county in 1846. David was born in Brown County in 1806, and is the oldest living son. A portion of his early life was spent on the farm, and until 1850, at which time the national bank system was inaugurated, and he became one of the original stockholders of the First National Bank of Ripley, in which he had always taken an active interest., until his health failed, and in declining years he transferred its duties to his son, N. S., who has since filled that position. Mr. Devore has been an invalid for several years, and most of the time confined to his home, surrounded by the comforts and care of his family. His wife,s father, William West, settled in Brown County in 1804, and erected the first house in Decatur, Byrd Township, where he resided until his death. Of the twelve children born to this generation, four are living. N. S. Devore established himself in the grocery business in this city in 1868, which he pursued until he opened his present business in crockery and queensware in 1879, it being the only china bazar in the city. He deals considerably in real estate and brokerage, and is considered one of the active and enterprising men of the city. He is a Director of the First National Bank, and is well and favorably known. He was married, April 18, 1877, to Miss Eva M., daughter of Rev. C. W. Garoutte, an official and publisher at Dayton, Ohio. Their children are Earl G., Fred F. and Alma. W. A. DIXON, physician, Ripley, is a grandson of William Dixon's a. native of Ireland, who with a brother embarked to America and enlisted in the Revolutionary war, where the brother was killed. William Dixon, with a colony, founded a settlement in the territory of Mason County, Ky., in 1789. The colony, (six in number) emigrated to Limestone, now Maysville, Ky., and erected a fort near Blanchard's Pond, and in 1793, he, with one Cornelius Washburn, crossed the river at Logan,s Gap and built a but on Eagle Creek, one mile from the river. He lived in this cabin seven years, and finally settled on what was known as the Stephenson lands, now embracing the fertile lands of Henry Martin. He was a man of portly proportions, and was married to Miss Grizzy A. Bell, of Scottish blood, who balanced the scales at ninety pounds. They raised a family of ten children, seven boys and three girls. He was in the service 60 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES of the Revolutionary war seven years, and resided in this county during the remainder of his life. William Dixon, Jr., the father of our subject, was born in Mason County, Ky., in 1790. He was raised on the homestead, and performed active service in the war of 1812. In 1813. he was joined in marriage to Miss Susannah Hardester, a native of Pennsylvania, who died January 25, 1831. Six children were born to them, five of whom are living. He was again married, to Mrs. Mary (Carr), widow of John Henry. deceased. The land upon which he settled is now occupied by E. Flaugher. He was Justice of the Peace for thirty years, and was widely and familiarlly known as Squire Dixon. He acted as a general guardian and collector, having a peculiar faculty for this kind of work, being held in high esteem by the people. His demise occurred in this county September 25, 1867. The subject of this sketch is the youngest son of William and Mary Dixon, and was born in Union Township, Brown County, in 1835. He secured his early education in the common schools of Ripley, and in 1856 entered the Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware, Ohio, and pursued his studies for three years. He attended law school one year at Indianapolis, Ind., and in 1861 was elected to teach the High School of Ripley, and taught one year. He attended medical lectures at the Jefferson Medical College at Philadelphia, Penn., in the winter of 1862-63. From the medical board at Columbus, Ohio, he secured a certificate of qualification and entered the army as Contract Surgeon, with orders to report to Gen. Sherman, at Resaca, Ga. He was assigned duty under the Medical Director of the Cumberland Surgeon, and remained in that department of service until the close of the war. In 1865, he attended a course of medical lectures at the Ohio Medical College at Cincinnati, Ohio, from which he graduated the same year. Returning to peaceful pursuits, he began the practice of his profession at Decatur, Byrd Township. In 1874, he removed to Ripley, where he has since followed a successful practice. The Doctor was married in 1861, in this city, to Miss Rebecca C., daughter of E. W. Devore. To this union six children have been born, all of whom are living, viz.: Mary V., Martha, Archie, Jessie, Bettie and Kittie. DAVID DIXON, farmer, P. 0. Ripley, is a grandson of William Dixon, who was born in Virginia, and who, with a colony, founded a settlement in Mason County, Ky., in 1789. They afterward moved to Limestone, now Maysville, and built a fort near Blanchard’s Pond. Two of this colony, Cornelius Washburn and William Dixon, crossed the river at Logan,s Gap, and erected a but on Eagle Creek ; this settlement was made in 1793, and they were the first white settlers to locate on the territory of Brown County. William Dixon afterward settled on the Stephenson land, where he raised a family of seven boys and three girls. He served in the Revolutionary war seven years, and lived in this county until his death. He was a very large, portly man, while his wife, formerly Miss Grizzy A. Bell, was a small women, weighing only ninety pounds ; she was of Scotch descent, and he was of Irish extraction. William Dixon, Jr., father to our subject, was born in Mason County, Ky., in 1790 ; he was married in 1813 to Miss Susannah Hardester, a native of Pennsylvania, who bore him six children ; she died January 25, 1831. Two years afterward, he was married to Mrs. Mary, a widow of John Henry, her maiden name was Carr. William, Jr., died in this county Sept. 25, 1867. He was Justice of the Peace for twenty-two successive years, and was known throughout the county as Squire Dixon. Davrd Dixon, the subject of this sketch, is the oldest son of Wilham Dixon, Jr., and was born on the homestead in this county in 1815. He remained at home until his marriage, February 11, 1837, to Miss Eleanor, daughter of Caldwell Tweed, and grand-daughter of Archibald Tweed, an early pioneer ; nine children havebeen born to them, seven living. Robert, the eldest son, enlisted in 1861, in the Seventh Regiment of Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, and served one year ; re-enlisted in 1862 in the same regiment, and was captured by the enemy in No - vember, 1863, at Rogersville, Tenn.; he was confined in prison at Florence, N. C., where he died from exposure and starvalion, November 26, 1864. William S. enlisted as First Lieutenant in 1863 in the Eighty-sixth Regiment Ohio Infantry, and served until the close of the war. Archibald C. enlisted in 1862 in the Seventh Regiment Ohio Volunteer Cavalry ; taken prisoner at the ',battle of Franklin, Tenn.; was confined at UNION TOWNSHIP - 61 Cahaba, Ala.; transferred to Vicksburg on parole, and on the 25th of April was shipped on board the gun-boat Sultana., which was blown up December 28, 1864, and he was among the lost. Marion served in hundred days' service ; Ella, Susan B., Ida M., Charles F. and George. Mr. Dixon was Justice of the Peace some years ago, and resigned; he leads a quiet life and is a member of the Christian Church. SAMUEL DRAGOO, farmer, P. O. Ripley, son of Daniel and Susan (Bayne) Dragoo, was born in Union Township March 16, 1816. His parents were born in Virginia, the former in September, 1780, and the latter the same year. Belshazzar Dragoo, grandfather of Samuel Dragoo, was also a native of Virginia. He married Hannah Butler and removed to Mason County, Ky., at a very early day. He located 300 acres of land, which he donated to the Shakers, whom he, with three daughters and one son, joined. The son Benjamin was reared by the Shakers, and in early manhood came to Ripley, where he died aged seventy-seven. His parents both died with the Shakers near Cincinnati, aged ninety-seven and ninety years, respectively. Daniel Dragoo departed this life September 1, 1837, and Mrs. Dragoo June 12, 1854. Our subject was reared to manhood on a farm, and received his training in the common schools. February 8, 1837, he was united in marriage with Rachel A. Day, daughter of John and Rachel Day, born in Pleasant Township June 20, 1820. Nine children was the issue of this union ; of these five sons and three daughters are living—Daniel, George N., Samuel, Susan M., Winfield S., Elizabeth E., wife of J. H. Evans ; Jane P., wife of Ebenezer Larey, and William S. John M. is deceased. George N. served three years in the Fourth Ohio Cavalry in the late rebellion. Mr. Dragoo is by occupation a farmer and stock-raiser. For forty-five years he was a prominent hog-raiser of the county. He lived on the old Dragoo homestead for sixty-six years. In the spring of 1882, he removed to his present location. He owns a farm of 215 acres. He and wife are members of the Ripley Christian Church. He is a Republican. ORANGE EDWARDS, retired farmer, P. O. Ripley. James Edwards was the grandfather of our subject. He was a native of Aberdeen, Scotland. He came to America previous to the Revolutionary war, in which four of his sons served on the side of liberty. His wife,s maiden name was Elizabeth Jacobs, also of Scotland. They raised a family of twelve children, all of whom lived to be men and women. In 1794, James entered Kenton Station, near Maysville, Ky., near which he purchased a farm. He joined his son at Aberdeen, where he purchased one thousand acres of land and laid out that town, naming it after his birthplace in Scotland. He died at the age of ninety-nine years. Orange Edwards was born in Byrd Township October 3, 1819, and is the son of George and Susannah (Downing) Edwards, both natives of Virginia. George Edwards was the first regularly commissioned officer in Brown County ; soon after coming to Aberdeen, he took command of a volunteer company to protect themselves against the Indians. In the war of 1812, he raised a regiment under the general call and entered the service as Colonel of the Second Ohio Volunteers. He was ordered to report to the Lakes, the regiment being obliged to cut their way through the woods. As far as is known, only one man is living at this time (1882) that belonged to that regiment—his name is James Carr, of Brown County. Col. Edwards represented this county in the Legislature for eight successive years, having, prior to that time, served as Justice of the Peace for many years. In 1855, he moved to the house of his son, in Union Township, where he died in the ninety-ninth year of his age. Col. Edwards and his wife had a family of fourteen children, seven of whom are living. Orange Edwards, whose name appears at the head of this article, received a thorough education at the schools of Georgetown in Brown County. He was a scholar in the same class with Gen. U. S. Grant. After the completion of his studies, he engaged in teaching school for some three years. In 1855, he formed a partnership with John Coslett in the milling business near Ripley. Ten years afterward, he disposed of his mill interest and returned to his farm in Union Township. In 1882, he left his farm and moved to Ripley, where he resides, leading a retired life. During the war of the rebellion, Mr. Edwards served as Colonel of the home organization for the protection of the border, and was a Presidential Elector on the election of President 62 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: Hayes. He was married, in 1842, to Miss Catharine La Favre ; from this union there were eight children ; fbur of them are now living, as follows: William H., who received an appointment and served six or seven years in the Treasury Department at Washington, D. C. He also served as Secretary of Legation in South America for two years, also as Secretary of the U. S. Minister at Rio Janeiro, and as Charge d’Affaires at that point, for some time. On his return, he was appointed Consul General at St. Petersburg, Russia, which position he filled to the satisfaction of the Government. He is at present engaged on the French Claims Commission, in the Government service. Charles M. is a practicing lawyer at Cincinnati. Leander A. and George W. are both living at home. Mr. Edwards lost his wife by death in 1860. He was married again, in 1862, to Miss Mary, daughter of Robert McMillen, a native of Ripley, this county. WILLIAM B. EVANS, banker, Ripley The subject of this sketch is the only child of Daniel P. and Anna (Barnett) Evans. He was born and educated in Brown County, and, at the time of his father's death, assumed charge of his business affairs in the Farmers, National Bank, and soon after was chosen to the position of Teller, where he has since presided with the dignity and honor of his inheritance_ Although a young man, Mr. E. is held in high estimation by the people, and those with whom he is associated. A thorough business man, his abilities and judgment are recognized in public and private enterprises, as well as in affairs of a business relation. He was selected by the people as a Representative to the Board of Education, in April, 1882, and has always taken an active interest in educational and church advancement. From youth, he has been associated with the Presbyterian Church of Ripley, and a co-worker in all benevolent operations. His father, with George (a brother), came to this country in 1811. Both were raised in Bucks County, Penn., but came from Lexington, Ky., where they had resided a short time. Daniel P. became engaged as clerk in his brother's store in Ripley, and subsequently became engaged in the mercantile trade, which he followed until the organization of' the Farmers' State Bank, of which he was the founder. In this institution, he became closely identified, and devoted the entire remainder of his life to its advancement and success. He was a man of sterling worth, irreproachable character, and was highly esteemed and beloved in the circles of his business and the extended acquaintance in which he moved. He was prominently identified in the Presbyterian Church, and felt a deep interest in church and educational affairs. His death, which occurred in 1877, removed from the community a man whose presence had always been felt, an associate, a Christian, and a man. His estimable widow survives his loss, and resides with her son, in this city. J. H. EVANS, farmer, P. O. Ripley, was born on the old Evans homestead, in Huntington Township, February 15, 1854, and is a son of the Hon. Andrew Evans, of whom mention is made in the biographical department of Huntington Township. He was reared on the farm, and in the district schools received a good, practical education. He remained at the old home until his twenty-second birthday, February 15, 1876, at which time he was married to Miss Louisa B., the daughter of Samuel Dragoo (a son of Samuel Dragoo, old settler). After his marriage, he remained one year on the home farm, when be removed to his present place of residence. He owns 269 acres of well improved and highly cultivated land. He and his wife are members of the Huntington Presbyterian Church, to which they have been connected for some time. He is also a member of the l.. 0. 0. F., Union Lodge of Ripley, No. 118. They have three children, namely—Charles P., Ross H. and Archie L. Mrs. Evans was born March 22, 1857, in Union Township. SAMUEL FITCH (deceased). The subject of this sketch was born in Berkeley. now Jefferson County, Va., April 15, 1777, and died in Brown County, Ohio, March 23, 1851. His father was a native of the Emerald Isle, and emigrated to the United States with two other brothers who were soon after, by some unaccountable cause, lost, and nothing of them was ever known afterward. Mr. Fitch was active in the noble achievements for our national independence, and only closed his service to his country at the termination of that memorable war. His military duties were rendered under the direct command of Gen. Washington. He contracted a disease from which he died. UNION TOWNSHIP - 63 in subsequent years, leaving a widow and three children—James, Samuel, the subject of the foregoing, and Jane. James and Jane both died in the place of their nativity, aged seventy years. Samuel was reared by a Mr. R. Bennett, who migrated with a colony to the West, stopping for a year on the farm which was the battle-field of Brad- dock,s defeat. In 1795, they descended the placid waters of the Ohio in a flat-boat and landed at the mouth of Limestone Creek, Ky. Young Fitch remained with Bennett till of age, in the meantime acquainting himself with the blacksmith trade, which he followed in Maysville, Ky., for thirteen years. Some time during this period, he bought a horse and returned to the " Old Dominion " for his mother, who returned with him on horseback, being at that time in her sixty-third year, to his new Western home. Mr. Fitch married, in Maysville, to Miss Isabelle Martin, a daughter of Edmund Martin, and a sister to Capt. Elijah Martin, of the " war of '12 fame." She was converted to Methodism under the able preaching of Rev. Valentine Cook, and subsequently, under the ministry of Samuel Parker, Mr. Fitch was converted. They removed to Brown County, then Adams, and purchased a farm of Belshazzar Dragoo. He moved his household goods by flat-boat, going down the Ohio, thence up Eagle Creek, arriving at their farm March 1, 1812. His new cabin home was opened to religious worship, and was, up to 1832, the rendezvous for the Christian Pilgrims. In 1832, the society erected a small brick church on Mr. Fitch's farm, which was dedicated as Fitch,s Chapel. The dedicatory services were presided over by the Rev. Henry B. Bascom, who was licensed to preach from the log cabin of Mr. Fitch. The . following, in regard to this eminent pulpit orator, appears in Simpson’s Cyclopedia : Henry B. Bascom, D. D., one of the Bishops of the M. E. Church South, was born in Hancock, N. Y., May 27, 1796, and died in Louisville, Ky., September 8, 1850. He united with the M. E. Church in Western Pennsylvania in 1811. and was licensed to preach and received on trial in the Ohio Conference in 1813. He soon became famous as a pulpit orator. He was elected Chaplain to Congress in 1823 ; in 1827, was elected President of Madison College, Penn., which position he filled until 1829, when he became the agent of the American Colonization Society. He was chosen, in 1832, as Professor of Moral Sciences in Augusta College, Ky., and 1842 he became the President of Transylyania University. He was delegate to every general conference from 1828 to 1844, and 1845 he adhered to the church South. He was editor of the Southern Quarterly Review from 1846 to 1850, when he was elected Bishop at the General Conference of the M. E. Church South at St. Louis. At one period, he was perhaps the most popular pulpit orator in the United States. The remains of the parents of this worthy divine repose in the old Fitch Burying-Ground, on the farm purchased by Mr. Fitch, and where the orator spent his early life and manhood, and from whence he embarked on his world's mission. The first house built in Brown County is now standing on the old homestead of the Fitch family. March 24, 1824, E. M. Fjtch, the only surviving son, was born in the brick house erected by his father in 1821. He is the fourth son and youngest of a family of seven children-Samuel, Mary A., Jane, Martin C., E. M., James Q. and Hannah C., wife of James Howard. Our subject was married, December 8, 1842, to Jane, the youngest daughter of Col. Mills and Mary (Stephenson) Mills. Mr. Fitch has always resided on the old homestead, southeast of Ripley. lIe has been an active member of the community in which he resides, taking a live interest in all public and private enterprises that are calculated to benefit and enrich the community or commonwealth, and especially in the moral growth and improvement of his neighborhood. He has not only been engaged extensively in the industrial pursuits of his fame and avocation, but has displayed much interest, by his munificent assistance, in the gradual development of Brown County. Mr. Fitch has been a prominent factor in the Democratic party of Brown County since the death of Webster and Clay. In 1865, he was elected a member of the Ohio Legislature and re-elected in 1867, serving two terms. His terms of service in the Legislature were active in the interest of his many constituents, and his duties were performed with honor and credit to himself. In 1876 and 1880, he was a candidate for Congress, but was unsuccessful. Mrs. Fitch was born November 4, 1821, and to her and her hus- 64 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: band were given the following children : Mary I., born September 4, 1843, married L. P. Stivers September 10, 1861 ; Hannah J., born January 3, 1845, died April 25, 1849 ; Samuel C.. born July 27, 1846, married July 22, 1868, to Lemuel 0., born April 28, 1848 ; Sarah E., born February 24, 1850, married Frances M. Stephenson December 16, 1876 ; Laura A., born February 13, 1852, died April 4, 1853; Charles W., born March 18, 1854 ; Elijah, born March 18, 1856 ; Henrietta, born March 2, 1859, married J. H. Stephenson April 29, 1880 ; Angelica, born May 28, 1860, died January 4, 1861, and James P. L., born September 4, 1863, married August 15, 1879. HON. E. FLAUGHER. The subject of this sketch was born in Huntington Township, Brown County, Ohio, in 1822. His early years were spent on the farm, and the winter months devoted to securing such schooling as the log schoolhouses of that day afforded. He was an apt scholar, and became qualified as a teacher (although he never acted as one) under the tuition of Henry Brown, a teacher of that day. Mr. Flaugher had acquired a speculative taste, and at twenty-one years of age added to his farming pursuits the business of dealing in horses, buying here and selling in Kentucky, This he followed until twenty-eight years of age. In 1850, he was married to Mary J. Gray, daughter of Louis Gray, and in the same year he entered into partnership with Louis Gray & Co. in the pork-packing business at Ripley. In 1860, the firm bought the Buckeye Flouring-Mill and Pork House, in which they carried on an extensive trade for several years. In 1860-61, the pork packing establishment represented the names of Louis Gray, George K. Snyder, James Gilliland and Jack, Henry and Joe Bennington, being the strongest and wealthiest corporation in the county at that time. Mr. Flaugher was engaged principally in purchasing and supply- ing the house with stock, and he was considered a very successful and efficient business man. He followed the milling business, with slight intermissions, until 1868, when desiring better educational advantages for his children, he took up his residence near Ripley. Four years afterward, he returned to his pleasant residence in Union Township, upon which he settled in the spring of 1855. This place was formerly the William Dunlap place, and at the time of its purchase by Mr. Flaugher, consisted of 121 acres. Under the supervision of its present owner, it has increased to 250 acres, and is one of the richest and most productive and valuable farms in the county. Mr. Flaugher has a large and extended acquaintance throughout the county, having been identified with its interests all his life. He served as Township Clerk for one year in his native township when a young man, and as Trustee of Union Township several years. In party politics, he adheres to the Old-Line War Democrats. He was selected by the people as Representative to the Lower House of the Sixty-second General Assembly, and served in that body during the years 1876-77. Although nominated on the Democratic ticket, he was elecled by the united voice of the people, receiving a large and flattering majority-a good evidence of the high esteem in which he was held. His service was in the interest of his constituents, and many of his strongest friends and associates were Republicans. Mr. Flaugher,s marriage was blest with three children, of whom two, Louis E. and Mary E., are surviving ; they both live at home. Mr. Flaugher is at present leading a quiet, unostentatious life in the enjoyments and sur- roundings of his family. He has been a member of the Masonic fraternity since 1846 or 1848'-of Union Lodge, No. 71, Ripley Chapter, No. 82, and Georgetown Council. He is also a Knight Templar, He takes a deep interest in the County Agricultural Society, of which he has been an active member, and for ten or twelve years a Director. HENRY FLEIG is a native of Bavaria, Germany, where he was born in 1842. When three years of age he was brought with his parents John F. and Mary (Ring) Fleig, to the United States. The family settled in Ripley, and John Fleig is to-day one of Ripley,s oldest respected citizens, now in the seventy-eighth year of his age. His estimable wife departed this life in May, 1870. Of the six children born to this couple three are living, viz.-John, Frederick, and our subject,who has been a resident of Brown County since 1848. During the rebellion, he served in the N. G. Second Ohio Artillery. His marriage to Miss Mary, daughter of Jacob Wyand, occurred in 1867. She was a native UNION TOWNSHIP - 65 of Brown County, and the family number among the county's early pilgrims. To this union seven children have been born, viz.—Henry H., Lulu. Lillie, Minnie, Sally, Mamie and Bertha. Mr. Fleig established business in his present location in August, 1873, and during this time he has established a permanent and lurcative trade, and numbers among the promising business men of this community. Is member of I. O. O. F. ROBERT FULTON, Ripley, was born in County Tyrone, Ireland, in 1822. In 1837, he, with two brothers, embarked to the United States and located at Winchester. A number of years, he, with his brothers, contracted for and built graveled roads. The roads between Maysville and Germantown are among the marks of their handiwork. For thirteen years, the brothers were extensively engaged in dealing in horses between Ripley, Mexico, Cuba, and the Eastern States. In 1846, he, with one of his brothers opened a livery stable in Ripley, in which business he has since been largely engaged, having two stables in this city, and making shipments to different points east and west. Mr. Fulton is also sole proprietor of the Ripley & Hillsboro & Ripley & Georgetown Stage lines. He succeeded Col. Granthum in the drug business in 1852, which he continues to the present day, carrying a complete stock of drugs, paints, oils, fancy articles and a choice line of cigars. He is also largely engaged in the grocery business, and his combined establishment at the corner of Main and Second streets, embracing two stores, is the most extensive in the city. Mr. Fulton is president of the Brown County Agricultural Association. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, over which he presided over twenty years, and resigned after being wearied with the office. He is one of the oldest and respected citizens of the city, and has secured his well-earned position only by his indomitable will, energy and economy. He was married to Miss Abigail B. Murphy, who died leaving two children. He again married a sister to his former wife, Melissa, by whom he has six living children. F. X. FREBIS, grocer, Ripley, was born in Germany in 1850, and with his parents, S. and Barbara Herfel, came to the United States in 1854, and located in this township. Mr. Frebis served a clerkship in this county, and opened a general stock of goods at Red Oak, where be was engaged nine months, when he came to this city and established himself in his present location in 1870. In 1872, he was married to Miss Josephine K. Doerlen, a native of Ripley. who died in the spring of 1878, leaving three motherless children, viz., Anna, Caroline and Adolph. He was again united in marriage to Miss Ida Scwitzen, a native of Kentucky, to whom has been born one daughter, Elizabeth. Mr. Frebis is one of the stanch and self-made business men of Ripley, active and energetic in his work, and a worthy citizen. W. T. GALBREATH, banker, Ripley, is a son of Elisha and Rachael (Crosley) Galbreath ; was a native of Pennsylvania, and his wife of Maryland ; he came to this county in 1812, with an uncle when, sixteen years of age. He was a carpenter and cabinet-maker, and learned his trade with James Wright in this county. He moved and settled on a farm near Georgetown, after the location of county seat at that place, where he died of cholera in 1833 ; her demise is recorded in 1849. He was an excellent workman at his trade, of quiet habits, unostentatious, yet having an interest in the enterprises of the early times. The subject of this sketch was born in Brown County in January, 1818. He learned the trade of his father and became a proficient mechanic. In 1837, he began business for himself, which he carried on four years, when his health failed, and he was obliged to relinquish his labor. In 1840, he opened a small grocery store, which he conducted one year, and the four succeeding years followed a clerkship, during which time his health became greatly improved, and in 1845 he established himself in the dry goods business, which was successfully conducted for twelve years. In 1860, a partner was admitted to the concern, and the firm operated unlil April, 1864, at which time Mr. Galbreath withdrew, being appointed by the United States Government as Pay Agent in the Ohio Military Agency. This duty was faithfully discharged, and in the fall of the same year he resigned to fill a second position tendered by the United States Government. He entered upon the duties of his office in the Assesser's office as Assistant Assessor for the west half of this county, with headquarters at Georgetown. This 66 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: position he filled until the occupancy of the Presidential chair by Andy Johnson. The following year, he engaged in the mercantile trade, and in May, 1869, was invited to the charge of the First National Bank of Ripley as Cashier. This important trust he has filled with great satisfaction, having under his charge the entire responsibility of the institution. Although Mr. Galbreath has attained this position and won for himself hosts of friends, he is yet proud of his mechanical abilities, through which, with industry economy and sobriety, has won for him a place in the foremast rank of Ripley's honored citizens. Mr. Galbreath was married in 1839 to Miss Jane Maklen, a native of this county, who died in 1849, leaving one child, Martha, now the wife of John Blair. His present wife, Nancy McClain (Galbreath), was born in Brown County. Seven children were born to this union, six of whom are living—Charles, Eva, Warren B., George W., and Elmer (who is associated in the bank), and Ella May. Mr. Galbreath has been associated with the Presbyterian Church of Ripley many years, and is widely and favorably known. L. GRIM & SONS, furniture dealers, Ripley. This firm established business in their present location in 1866 at that time, a one-story frame building. It was re-built in 1872, and the adjoining added to the edifice, which affords a frontage of forty feet, by sixty feet deep. The firm carry a stock of from $5,000 to $8,000, and, with the undertaking business, conduct a large trade. The senior member of the firm was born in Prussia in 1810. He embarked to the United States in 1841, and located at Cincinnati, Ohio. Subsequently, he removed to Danville, Highland County, and there engaged in business until 1862, Two years afterward, he followed farming in that county, and after purchasing property at Winchester, Adams County, engaged in the saddlery business, which he followed until he arrived in this city. His marriage to Miss Theresa Brodbeck occurred in 1849. She was a native of Switzerland. Of the four children born to this union, three are living, viz. : L., Jr., was married in 1876, to Miss Emma, daughter of Jacob Stamm, of this county ; Joseph, who is engaged in the dry goods trade at Oxford, Ind. ; and Albert, who with L., Jr. and father, form the above firm. Mr. Grim has been a Director of the Building Association, in which his son L., Jr., is an officer at the present time. He is also a member of the I. O. O. F., and S. of P. This elaborate establishment is the largest furniture house in Ripley, and their excellent work commands a large and just patronage. JAMES M. GILLILAND, farmer, P. 0. Ripley, is a son of James, Jr., and Marcissa (McLain) Gilliland, natives of South Carolina and Pennsylvania respectively. He came to this county with his son, James, whose record appears in another portion of this work. James, Jr., was a farmer by occupation, but was largely engaged in the pork business in this county for some years. He was one of the original organizers of the Farmers' State Bank, and its President for many years, and an active business man all his lif ti. He was deeply interested in church and educational affairs, and died in this county in 1880, on the homestead now occupied by his son, the subject of this sketch. His wife followed him to the better home the following year. James M. Gilliland was born in Union Township May 5, 1842. He has always made farming his principal occupation, and under his supervision the homestead farm has been so improved as to make it one of the finest in the county. Mr. G. was united in marriage, in 1873, to Miss Ella Sutherland, a native of Dayton, Ohio, and a daughter of William H. Sutherland, a Methodist divine, residing at Yellow Springs, Ohio. To this union five children have been born, four of whom are living-Mary N., James L., Verna T. and Eddie. Mr. G. is a Director of the Farmers' National Bank, at Ripley, and Trustee of the Presbyterian Church ; a man of unostentatious tastes, who lives in the enjoyment of his home and family. Politically, he is a Republican. W. W. GILLILAND, attorney, Ripley, is a son of Rev. James Gilliland, who was born in Lincoln County, N. C., October 28, 1769. His grandparents, Alexander and Frances Gilliland, were of Irish descent. James, during his boyhood, was occupied with his father on the farm, and assisting to support the family. He was fitted for college under the Rev. William C. Davis, of South Carolina. In due time, he became a member of the Dickinson College (Carlisle), where he graduated in 1792. Returning UNION TOWNSHIP - 67 to his home, he prosecuted his theological studies, partly under the direction of the same clergyman by whom he had been fitted for college. He was licensed to preach by the Presbytery of South Carolina September 26, 1794. His views on the subject of slavery seemed to have changed, and his zeal in the cause of emancipation subjected him to some embarrassment at his ordination and installation over Broadway. Church in 1796. A remonstrance, signed by a number of persons against his ordination, is mentioned. He retained his connection with this congregation less than eight years. Both his character and ministrations were highly appreciated, and even those who dissented awarded him the credit of acting from conscientious convictions. He was dismissed from the church April 4, 1804, but had leave to travel beyond the bounds of the Presbytery. On April 3, 1805, he was dismissed to join the Presbytery of Washington, Ky., and about the same time settled in Red Oak, Brown Co., where he remained to the close of his life. Hc was of a vigorous constitution, but it was much broken by a severe attack of typhoid fever in 1818, although he continued to preach till within a year of his death. The disease which terminated his life was ossification of the heart, from which he died February 1, 1845, in the seventy-sixth year of his age. He was married to Frances Baird in 1793. She died August 23, 1837. They had thirteen children, three of whom rcceived a collegiate education. He was a. very humble and modest man, and shrank from ostentatious display. Extreme plainness characterized his style of dress, living, speaking and everything he said or did. Of a social, cheerful disposition, he was never forgetful of his high dignity as a Christian minister. " There is a higher law," is an expression used and said to have originated from William H. Seward, when in truth it emanated from the lips of this divine long before Seward attained manhood. The subject of this sketch was born near Red Oak, Union Township, Brown Co., Ohio, in 1814. In 1835, he attended the Ohio University at Athens, Ohio, and remained one year. In 1836, he pursued collegiate studies at Hanover College, Indiana, and remained four years, graduating October, 1839, with the first honor in a large class. He was elected Principal of an academy at Charlestown, Ind., the same fall he graduated, where he remained until 1845, teaching and reading law with Judge Walker. In 1845, he removed to Georgetown, Ohio, where he was admitted to the bar and carried on a successful practice until 1850, when he returned to Indiana and located at New Albany. For two years he engaged in teaching' the Female Seminary, and for nearly three years was Financial Agent of the New Albany Theological Seminary, collecting funds in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and Missouri. He removed again to Charlestown, Ind., and engaged in a large and lucrative practice at the bar. In 1864, he was commissioned as Judge of the Court of Common Pleas by the Hon. 0. P. Morton, Governor of Indiana. This court embraced five counties, and required a great labor and travel. He removed to Ripley, Ohio, in 1866, where he has been practicing his profession with success. In 1869, he was appointed to the office of Deputy Collector of Revenue under the General Government, and filled that position two years. Mr. G. is a Presbyterian, and has twice attended the General Assembly of that church as a delegate. His marriage with Miss Margaret J. McCampbell occurred at her home, Charlestown, Ind., in October, 1840. To this union six children were born, four of whom are The eldest, William, a graduate of Marietta College, Ohio. Jennie, married in 1871 to J. S. Manker, resides at Peoria, Ill. The other two children, William H. and Belle, reside with their parents. A. GROPPENBACHER, tailor, Ripley. The subject of this sketch was born in Bavaria, Germany, in 1845. In 1861, he crossed the Atlantic and selected a location at Cincinnati, Ohio, where he became occupied working at his trade. In 1868, he made his way to Ripley, and with the small capital at his command opened his present place of business. His stock will now average about $6,000, and by close attention to business has secured a permanent trade, which will aggregate from $18,000 to $20,000 per annum. His marriage to Miss Mary Emeriche a native of Connecticut, occurred in this city. The union has been blessed with two children, Frank and Willie. Mr. G. is a member of the Masonic order, and he numbers among the enterprising merchants of Ripley. 68 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES : JAMES HENRY, JR., farmer, P. 0. Ripley. The grandparent of this subject, James, was a native of Ireland, who emigrated to the United States and settled in Pennsylvania, where he raised a family. Subsequently, he, with his son Jame, the father of our subject, who married Miss Sarah Baird, moved and settled in this township, where James, Jr., was born in 1820. James, Sr., raised a family of six children, five of whom are residents of this county. His death occurred in this county, in 1851. James, Jr., was married in 1842, to Miss Ruth, daughter of John Day, a family of early pioneers, of Pleasant Township, where she was born in 1822. This union has been blessed with ten children, nine of whom are living. viz.: Joseph, Frank, Charles, Lucy, John, Etha, James, Jr., Richard and Sarah. Mr. H. began the battle of life empty handed. Possessed of a natural ambition, and having but limited opportunity for educational advancement, he applied himself in the physical forces of his nature to attain success. For fourteen years he rented farms, and in March, 1864, settled upon the estate of his present home, consisting of 135 acres. In 1873, be erected a large and commodious residence at a cost of about $4,000, which, with all its improvements, is one of the finest in the township. He has made a subsequent purchase of 383 acres adjoining the homestead, and has one of the finest farming localities in the county. Mr. H. has for many years been connected with the Presbyterian Church of Ripley, and is widely and favorably known. ROBERT HOPKINS (deceased) was one of the early pioneers of Brown County. He was born in Virginia, and was a son of Archie Hopkins, who removed with his family to this county when he was but a boy. Be was reared and brought up on a farm, and was educated in the pioneer schools. He married Miss Fanny Gilliland, a native of Pennsylvania, and a daughter of James and Fanny Gilliland. Of the six children by this union, four are living, viz.: Elizabeth, born November 9, 1821, married James McPherson ; Mary J., born May 15, 1825, married Henry Bennington, and died December, 1869 ; Amanda, born August 15, 1827 ; James A., born December 6, 1833, married Mary Coulter ; and Frances H., born July 13, 1838. Mrs. Hopkins departed this life July 16, 1869. Mr. Hopkins was by occupation a farmer and stock- raiser. His death occurred September 30, 1874. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Ripley. He aided liberally in building the new church at that place, and was a man of enterprise. He acquired a good competency in life,, leaving at his death a farm of 115 acres. CAMPBELL HOWARD, Ripley, one of the band of surviving pioneers of Brown County, was born May 23, 1811. He is a son of Abner and Priscilla (Byne) Howard ; the former was born in March, 1788, and the latter in 1790. Mr. Howard died April 1, 1872, and Mrs. Howard March 31, 1827. The former,s parents Cyrus and Millie Howard, cane to Aberdeen in 1807, and in 1809 located on the farm now occupied by the subject of this sketch, where they both died. Abner Howard, the father of our subject, was a soldier during the last year of the war with Great. Britain. Campbell Howard is the eldest of a family of six children. When eighteen years of age, he made his first trip to New Orleans by flat-boat. In 1832, he made his second trip with a boat load of chickens. They all died on 'the way from the ravages of cholera. Mr. Howard continued boating in the old pioneer style for twelve years, making an annual trip. Mr. Howard's avocation has always been that of a farmer and stock-raiser. For twenty years he dealt in mules, and for a longer period in raising tobacco, which has formed the leading feature of his occupation. August 28, 1834, he was married to Angeline Forsyth, daughter of William and Rebecca Forsyth. She died August 19, 1879. Seven children were the fruits of' this marriage, of them five are living-Abner, born December 15, 1835 ; William F., born January 25, 1838 ; Thomas B., born July 6, 1841 ; Rebecca J., born May 14, 1845, wife of Salem Hensley ; and Mary E., born May 7, 1848, wife of Charles B. True. Henry and George D. are deceased. The three eldest were soldiers in the late rebellion and won laurels that will long be remembered. Abner and William F., were members of the Fourth Independent Cavalry, and Thomas B., was in the Ohio National Guard service, Mr. Howard celcbrated his second marriage March 7, 1881, with Mrs. Rebecca Martin, widow of UNION TOWNSHIP - 69 Samuel Martin, (deceased). Her first husband was Jacob Debolt, by whom she had one son, George H. Debolt, who was born in Savannah, Ga., May 20, 1839. He enlisted in the late war June, 1862, in Company E, Eighty-ninth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He was elected Second Lieutenant, and subsequently promoted to Captain of the company of which he was a member. Mrs. Howard is a daughter of George and Sarah Hartter, and a native of Washington County, Penn. She was born December 23, 1814. Mr. and Mrs. Howard are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Ripley. Mr. H. served in the capacities of Class Leader and Steward for thirty years. He is also identified with the fraternity of 1. O. O. F. His political views are Republican. He was one of the first Abolitionists in Brown County. Honestly and conscientiously did he believe in the emancipation of the colored race a thing of justice, and both by word and vote did he work to promote this element of equity and right. Mr. Howard is a man who stands high in the estimation of his fellow-men, and this tribute is well merited. CYRUS HOWARD (deceased). One of the leading influential farmers of Union Township in his day was the subject whose name heads this sketch. He was born near Ripley December 9, 1812. His parents. Abner and Priscilla (Byne) Howard, were among the earliest pioneers of Brown County. Mr. Howard was reared on his fathet,s farm till fifteen years of age, when he engaged in transporting pork and provisions by flat-boat to New Orleans. He made fifteen trips to the Crescent City. The last one he made in 1842. He then turned his attention to farming, which he followed with marked success up to his death. In 1835, he purchased the farm on which occurred his demise, and cleared it up from its original wild state. He was a man of good business qualities, and attended to the settlement of a number of estates. He was a stockholder and Director in the Farmers' Bank of Ripley for a number of years. He was a man of uncompromising honor and sterling integrity. As a citizen, he was enterprising, and as a neighbor, kind and generous to a fault. He was a member of the Christian Church of Ripley for over forty years, and was one of its ablest pillars. His political affiliations were with the Whigs till the organization of the Republican party, in 1854, when he united himself with that political body, and ever afterward remained an earnest advocate of its principles and doctrines. He was a man, quiet and unostentatious, and never sought the honors of a political position, but rather declined offices of trust. On the evening of February 14, 1877, on his way home from Ripley, he was attacked by robbers and beaten so badly that he died on the 13th of March following. He left a widow and two sons. His marriage with Mrs. Howard, nee Miss Mary Stephenson, occurred April 16, 1835. She was a daughter of James and Isabell (Kilpatrick) Stephenson, who were among the earliest settlers of Brown County, and still earlier of Mason County, Ky. Four children were the fruits of this union ; of these, two are living—Alfred S., born April 16, 1836, married Anna True, and William C., born July 24, 1840, was married, May 15, 1866, to Lizzie M. King (daughter of G. H. and Hannah King), by whom he has had two children—James H. and Alfred S. July 9, 1861, W. C. Howard entered the Fourth Independent Cavalry and served as bodyguard to Generals McKinstry, Halleck, McPherson and Howard. He was present when the gallant McPherson met his tragical death. He participated in the following engagements : Silver Creek, Blackwater, siege of Corinth, Port Gibson, Raymond, Utica (where he was slightly wounded), and subsequently Jackson, Champion Hills, Big Black Bridge, siege of Vicksburg, and in all the battles on the famous Atlanta campaign up to July 5, 1864. A porlion of his services were rendered in the capacity of Orderly Sergeant. He was honorably discharged and mustered out at Cincinnati. He returned home, and the same year was elected Sheriff of Brown County. He served one term, and was a candidate for the offrce, in 1866, but was defeated by only 150 votes. In 1866, he was appointed United States Marshall, and filled that office one year. In 1868, he removed to Kansas, where he resided till March, 1877. Since that time, he has divided his time—spending his summers in Kansas, and winters in his native place. J. M. HUGHES, blacksmith and manufacturer of carriages, wagons, buggies, etc., Main street, Ripley. The manufacturing establishment of Mr. Hughes has been in 70 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: operation since 1870, but the present commodious location was not occupied until 1872. He carries the largest stock of buggies, carriages and road wagons in the city, turning out from twenty-five to thirty per year. He employs a number of men, and orders for his work are constantly increasing. William Hughes, his father, and Catherine (Marsh) Hughes, his mother, were both natives of Pennsylvania, and emigrated to Ripley in 1835. He was a butcher by occupation, and did business in the market house, as was the custom of the early days. His demise occurred in this city. His widow survives him. and lives in this county. The subject of this sketch was born in Ripley, in 1843. He learned his trade with Horace Kellogg, and, in the spring of 1862, enlisted in Company E, Tenth Kentucky Cavalry, and served fourteen months. In 1869, he was married to Miss Abigail V. Boyd, a daughter of Mrs. Harriet Boyd, and a native of Norfolk, N. C. Three children, all of whom are living, are the fruits of this union, viz.: Walter W., Edna M. and Harry M. Mr. H. is a member of lhe K. of P., U. 0. W. and G. A. R. His reputation as a manufacturer and business man is fully established. PHILIP A. JOLLY, farmer, P. 0. Ripley, a native of Union Township, was born December 8, 1840. His father, Philip C. Jolly, was born in Union Township March 18, 1805, and his mother, Phebe Ralston, was born in Pleasant Township August 22, 1803. His father's parents, Alexander and Sarah (Kay) Jolly, were natives of Maryland. They were married, and came to Brown County among the earliest pioneers, They located on 150 acres of land in Union Township, where they both died. Mr. Jolly was a prominent member and worker in the Baptist Church. He was one of the organizers of Union Township, and aided in many of its important improvements. Philip C., the father of our subject, was married, May 25, 1826, to Miss Phebe Ralston, a daughter of Henry Ralston, and now resides in Ripley. Our subject is the fifth son and ninth child of a family of eleven children. Two months of the rebellion, he was a member of the Second Ohio Independent Artillery. He was married January 3, 1866, to Miss Mary K. Kendall, a daughter of Owen and Eliza (Stephenson) Kendall, and a bative of Brown County. She was born November, 1845. Seven children were the fruits of this marriage; of these, six are living, viz.: Louisa F., M. Maud, William D., Earl D., Clifford E. and Sarah E. Edna is deceased. Mr. Jolly owns a farm of 99 acres. His political views are Republican. RICHARD B. JONES, merchant, Levanna, is a son of William and Mary Calvert, and was born in Covington, Ky., in 1849. His father was a carpenter by trade, and in 1850 removed to Texas, when he died in 1862. His wife who survives resides at Covington, Ky. The subject of this sketch has all his life been engaged in merchandising. He served a clerkship of two years in Clarksville, Texas, and in 1865 removed to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he formed a copartnership with J. M. Fisher in the wholesale grocery business. This firm pursued a flourishing trade for two years, when it was dissolved by the death of Mr. Fisher. H. Hollister was then admitted, and two years afterward Mr. Jones disposed of his interest. He then removed to Levanna, and purchased one-half interest in the store and copper shop of C. W. and S. G. Boyd, under the firm of Boyd Bros. & Jones, having both branches under his control. This firm was organized in July, 1879, and the business was conducted under that head until December, 1881, when the company was re-organized under the firm name of the Boyd Manufacturing Company, and Mr. Jones assumed the position of Secretary and Treasurer of the concern, in which capacity he is still engaged and in charge of the store. Mr. Jones was married, in 1871, to Hiss Sally C. Cloon, a native of Covington . Ky. Mr. Jones at present fills the office of School Director, and is an honored officer in the Church of Christ at Ripley. Also is a member of the I. 0. 0. F. His children are R. Bryson, Cary W. and Clifford C. GEORGE KAUTZ, vine grower, Ripley, was born on the Rhine, in Germany, in 1800. In 1828, he, with his wife and one son, embarked for America. Her maiden name was Dority Lewing, who was born in Hesse-Cassel, Germany in 1800. He had but $10 in money when he reached the free land, but had served his time at cabinet-making. After a residence of three years in Baltimore, Md., he removed to Cincinnati, and in UNION TOWNSHIP - 71 the spring of 1833 located at Georgetown, Brown County, where, for eleven years, he was engaged in carpentering. In 1844, he moved to Union Township, and was the second man engaged in grape-raising in the county. From this production, he was en- abled to purchase thirty-six acres of land, which he has converted into fields of vineyards. He has an immense wine cellar, where he keeps constantly on hand wine of all ages. In this business, Mr. Kautz has been eminently successful, and although past his threescore and ten, is strong and vigorous. Of the seven children born to this aged couple six are living. The eldest, August V., is a graduate of West Point, and has risen to the rank of Colonel of the Eighth United States Infantry, at this time located near San Francisco, Cal. The second, Frederick R., is a farmer residing in this county. George A. is a banker in Christian County, Ill. Louis T. is in the lumber business at Cincinnati. Ohio. Albert, a graduate of Annapolis United States Navy Academy is at this time Commander of the United States War Steamer Michigan. Sophia L. is wife of A. Schafer, residing at home. They have one child, Bessie. Mr. Kautz was the first German resident that settled in Ripley, and throughout the county he is widely and favorably known. VEARNER KERR (deceased) was born in Allegheny County, Penn., December 1, 1809. His parents, David and Elizabeth (Pangburn) Kerr, were natives of Pennsylvania. He was reared to manhood on a farm. In 1833, he came to Brown County with Samuel Pangburn and located near Red Oak. January 3, 1840, he was united in marriage with Miss Margaret Thompson, daughter of William and Agnes (Kerr) Thompson, the former a native of Ireland and the latter of Allegheny County, Penn. Her father emigrated to the United States in 1792, and settled in Pennsylvania, where he married, and in 1808 removed to Lewis County, Ky., where he died. Mrs. Thompson afterward married William McMichael, who came from Ireland in 1792. In 1818, the family removed to Mason County, Ky., and in 1839 to Brown County, where Mrs. McMichael died August 14, 1874. Mr. Kerr removed to Ripley in 1855. In 1850, he purchased an interest in the Franklin Mills and operated them up to within three years of his death, which occurred December 8, 1866. He was an honored and highly esteemed citizen of Ripley, and was a man of much enterprise. He was successful in the pursuits of life and accumulated considerable property, In 1872, Mrs. Kerr located on her present farm one half mile east of Ripley, where she owns two hundred and twenty-five acres of excellent land. GUY H. KINKEAD, farmer, P. O. Ripley, an old and highly esteemed citizen of Union Township, was born on the farm of his present residence July 14, 1805. His parents, William and Anna (Dunlap) Kinkead, were natives of Augusta County, Va. The former was born June 6, 1769, and the latter November 6,1770. They were married December 1, 1789. His parents, William and Eleanor (Guy) Kinkead, removed to Kentucky among the earliest pioneers of the State. Mr. K. was born January 9, 1736. ,Mrs. K. was born August 17, 1740, and was captured by the Indians on April 14, 1764. She had three children when taken—Margaret, Isabel( and Andrew. She saw her son Andrew murdered by the savages, when he was two years old. She had one child born during her captivity, a son who was christened Andrew. He was born in Ross County, Ohio. She was released in the early part of 1765. William Kinkead, Jr., the father of the subject of this sketch came to what was then Adams County, and settled on the old Kinkead homestead two and a half miles from Ripley. Prior to this, he purchased 3,000 acres of land in Union Township, 2,000 acres near Chillicothe, and 1,000 acres near Columbus. In the latter part of 1796, he with his family removed to his land near Chilhcothe, but owing to the hostility of the Indians returned without unloading his goods. He died April 30, 1855. Mrs. Kinkead departed this life August 12, 1855. Guy H. Kinkead is the seventh child of a family of nine children. He was reared and brought up on the old homestead, and was married, September 17, 1839, to Miss Mary D. Gay, daughter of James and Catharine Gay, and a native of Woodford County, Ky., wherel she was born February 15, 1818. They had three children, all of whom are deceased. Mary C. died, aged twenty- six, and James G. and Anna died in infancy. Mrs. Kinkead departed this life March 72 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: 28, 1854, and Mr. K. celebrated his second marriage in Springfield, Ohio, November 17, 1859, with Miss Mary P. Bechtle, a native of the Queen City, where she was born November 27, 1820, and a daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Perry) Bechtle Two children were the fruits of this union-Lizzie G., born March 12, 1861, and Sallie B., born December 10, 1864. Mr. Kinkead owns a valuable farm of 137 acres, 120 of which is a part of the original homestead, and which his father gave him in 1826. Mr. Kinkead has always pursued the avocation of agriculture, except two years, which he spent in a store at Ripley, and six months in the mercantile business at Russellville, besides two years he was engaged in a queensware store at Ripley. He is one of the finest farmers in Brown County. Since 1873, he has devoted his attention to the breeding and raising of Short-Horn Durham cattle, in which he has been successful. Mr. and Mrs. K. are members of the Red Oak Presbyterian Church, and their daughters of the Ripley Presbyterian Church. Mr. K. is a Republican, politically, and one of the most honorable and highly respected citizens of Union Township. SCOTT KINKEAD, farmer, P. 0. Ripley, youngest child of William and Anna Kinkead, was born in Union Township April 3, 1808. He was reared to manhood on a farm, and received his education in the common schools, which were held in log cabins of the rudest sort. May 5, 1847, he was united in marriage to Miss Eliza L. Fisher. Mrs. Kinkead was a daughter of William and Rachel Fisher, and was born May 1, 1815. Two children were the issue of this marriage-William H., born February 26, 1848, married Luella Patterson, and has two children-Ada S. and Elmer G. John S., the youngest, was born May 13, 1850. His biography is given on another page of this volume. Mrs. K. died on April 9, 1852, and our subject again married, September 2, 1856, to Miss Eliza A. Dickey, daughter of Alexander and Jane (Henry) Dickey. She was born in Ross County, Ohio, December 15, 1817. One child, now deceased, was born to this union. Mr. Kinkead is an agriculturist and stock-raiser by occupation. For the last twenty-five years he has raised fine Short-Horn cattle with good success. Since 1860, he has raised tobacco to a considerable extent. His farm contains 179 acres of excellent land, with good improvements, which is principally the result of Mr. Kinkead,s arduous labors. He is a citizen well esteemed in his community. JOHN S. KINKEAD, Ripley, the youngest son of Scott and Eliza L. Kinkead, was born on his father’s farm May 13, 1850, where he was reared to his majority. He acquired his education in the high schools of Ripley and Washington Court House. In 1877, he engaged in the dry goods trade in Ripley, and followed it till April, 1881. He was married, February 4, 1874, with Miss Kittie Crozier, a daughter of Richard and Margaret Crozier. Mrs. Kinkead, a very estimable lady, was born in Ripley, Ohio, January 28, 1847. Their two children are Bessie, born March 5, 1878, and Gus. Honshell, born December 3, 1880. Mr. and Mrs. K. associate with the Presbyterian Church. He is connected with the Knights of Pythias, and, politically, is Republican. G. L. KIRKPATRICK, tobacco dealer, Ripley. The subject of this sketch was born in Union Township, Brown County, in 1858, and is a son of Samuel and Nancy (Finley) Kirkpatrick, who were among those of Brown's earliest pilgrims. Mr. K. established himself in the tobacco trade in 1879, which has proved a complete success. His annual shipments amount to about 125,000 pounds, shipping mostly to Cincinnati, Ohio, and other points. He was united in marriage to Miss Angelia Stratton, a native of West Virginia, September 22, 1881. Mr. K. is a member of the Knights of Pythias, and one of the push and energetic kind, that make a community enterprising. He has two brothers engaged in the same trade in this city. CHARLES LAMSEIL. jeweler, Ripley, is a native of Saxony, Germany, where he was born March 31,1823. After serving an apprenticeship at his trade in his native place, he took passage for the United States in 1851. He established himself in business at Cincinnati, Ohio, and after a few years removed to Georgetown ; thence to this city, in 1859, where he has since controlled the jewelry business of the city. He was married in Saxony, Germany, October 28, 1849, to Miss Amelia Neuwiller. Five of the six UNION TOWNSHIP - 73 children born to them are still living, viz. : Anna C., Emma L., Matilda C., Edward F. and Oscar C. Mr. L. had some means at his command when he left his native shore, but through misfortune lost it all. Yet, firm in reliance upon his energies, he was soon enabled to renew the effort, which has proved a thorough success. He has been prominently identified in the township, and is an active member of the .Presbyterian Church. He is a member of the City Council, and a Director of the First National Bank of Ripley; also has been an officer in the I. 0. 0. F., and is one of Ripley's most popular citizens. ARCHIBALD LEGGETT (deceased), one of Ripley's most honored citizens, and a son of Robert and Isabella Leggett, was born in Washington County, Penn., sixteen miles from Pittsburgh, January 18, 1797, and was of the stock known as Scotch-Irish, a people distinguished for their sterling qualities. At the age of fifteen years, he left his home to accept a situation in a grocery store at Pittsburgh, Penn., and on parting with his mother, who accompanied him to the gate that opened on the highroad, she there knelt with him and prayed that he might through life be guarded in the path of rectitude. On his arrival at Pittsburgh, he assisted his employer in making cordage to equip Perry's fleet, that won the battle of Lake Erie in 1815. He entered the branch of the United States Bank at Pittsburgh as Teller, which position he filled until 1821, when, on account of failing health, be resigned—the bank donating to him six months' salary, as a token of esteem. He then visited Limestone and Maysville, Ky., where he entered upon the commission business, continuing the same about a year. Here he became acquainted with and married Miss Judith Field Taylor, daughter of Francis and Judith Taylor. The ceremony was performed February 13, 1823. While at Pittsburgh, by attending night school and employing private tutors, he acquired a good education. He was possessed of a good memory, and had a thorough acquaintance with the classics and history, both ancient and modern. He was also a good French scholar, reading and speaking that language fluently. On the close of his business at Maysville, he commenced the study of law in the office of his father-in-law, Mr. Taylor, then a prominent lawyer of Kentucky, and in the remarkable short time of seven months passed an examination and was admitted to the bar. He then, in February, 1825, came to Ripley, where he commenced the practice of his profession, his wife and child following the succeeding summer. In 1826, he became interested in the cause of temperance, and drafted the constitution and by-laws for the temperance society at the solicitation of a Mr. Bartholamew, and was left a copy of Beecher's lectures on temperance to aid him. After reading the same, he was so impressed that he decided he would thereafter be a teetotaler, signed the pledge and became a member of the society on its organization, being one of the thirteen charter members. This is believed to be the first temperance society that existed west of the mountains. In the spring of 1829, under the preaching of the Rev. Frederick Butler, he was converted, and during the remainder of his life was a devoted and consistent member of the Methodist Church, at several times acting as Steward, Trustee, Class Leader and Sunday School Superintendent. He contributed largely of his means in the erection of church edifices, and the support of the ministry and other religious objects. From 1830 to 1835, he was in partnership with his brother-in-law, F. H. Taylor ; he carried on a mercantile business. At the expiration of this time, he assumed the entire business, and controlled the same until 1849. During all these years, he also attended to his law practice. In 1840, he lost his wife by death, and in 1841 was married to Elizabeth F. Taylor, a sister of the deceased, who still survives him. By these marriages there were born thirteen children, of whom three survive—Judith A., wife of C. Baird, Esq.; Henry Field, of the United States Army, and John Chambers, a hardware merchant of Ripley. In 1841, Mr. Leggett's business had grown to such an extent that he gave up his law practice, and devoted his energies to mercantile pursuits. He was a pioneer in pork packing, a business in which he became very extensively engaged, and in which he continued until the first year of the war, when, his sons all leaving him, he closed up his business. In d850, he associated himself with D. P. Evans and others, and established and opened the Farmers' Branch of the State Bank of Ohio, of which 74 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES : he was President nearly the whole of the twenty years of its existence. He was also one of the promoters and founders of the Union Schools of Ripley. He served many years in the City Council of Ripley, and was ever foremost in the advocacy of public improvements which tended to the public welfare. Mr. L. was no common man. In his business and public career, he seemed marked for distinction, and exerted a great and good influence on society. In business, he was the soul of honor, his employes numbering at. times hundreds, attested to his uniform kindness, urbanity and liberality. As a lawyer and public officer, his record is pure. He was well read and successful in the practice of law, for which he thoroughly prepared himself by profound study, and was known as one of the most popular and powerful lawyers in Southern Ohio, and as a special pleader, he had few equals at the bar. In excitement, he always displayed the greatest calmness. In fact few men in Ripley during his residence of fifty-two years was more generally esteemed, or who was so largely identified with its business interests in almost every department. Its public improvement, which still exists, is made of his public-spirited enterprise, and its religious and educational growth. Archibald Leggett died January 12, 1877, at his home in Ripley surrounded by his family, to the last a firm follower and believer in the religion with which his mother was so piously endowed Who can say but what that appeal to heaven by the fond mother kneeling upon the greensward to direct her boy in the right, was to a certain extent answered by the All- wise One in leading and guiding him in such paths that he should be prosperous among men, honorable, high-minded and true? M. LINN, grocer and dry goods dealer, Ripley, is one of the self-made men of the city, and has been identified with its business and growth since 1855. He occupied his present location in the dry goods trade in 1860, and five years later opened the adjoining store in a full line of groceries, and has since carried on a large business. He was a blacksmith by trade, and was born in Bavaria, Germany, in 1825. He embarked to the United States in 1848, having for capital a passage ticket, a strong arm, and an ambitious nature. He found employment near Akron, Ohio, working on agricultural implements. Three years later, he went to Pittsburgh, Penn., and engaged at his trade until his advent in Ripley in 1855. By close economy and perseverance, he had accumulated a small capital, and its investment has resulted in a complete mercantile success. His marriage to Miss Magdalena Hanauer occurred at Pittsburgh, Penn., in 1854. She was a native of Alsace, France. Their children are William F., who is connected with his father in business ; Louis L., Emil and Amelia (twins), Walter and Flora. Mr. L. has served three or four times in the City Council, and was re-elected to the same seat in April, 1882. Also is Trustee of the railroad fund raised for contribution to any road running to Ripley. Has been connected for many years with the Free Protestant Church, and as a business man and a citizen, is highly esteemed. CARL LINN, merchant, Ripley. The subject of this sketch established business in this city. in 1868. His persevering nature and natural enterprise gained him a reputation which has secured him a successful business. He carries a stock of about $1,800, and controls a large custom trade. He was born in Bavaria, Germany, in 1845. In 1863, he sought the free land of America, and after working at his trade, tailoring, was enabled to open his present place of business. He was married in 1868 to Miss Louisa Hensel, a native of this county, and a daughter of Adam Hensel, a resident of Ripley. Five children are the fruits of this union, viz.: Albert, Caroline, Laura, Frederick W., Edward and Carl, Jr. The family are members of the German Presbyterian Church. Mr. L. is a member of the I. 0. 0. F., and one of Ripley's enterprising young business men. JONAS A. MANN, farmer, P. O. Ripley, was born in Jefferson Township August, 30, 1834. He is a son of Jonas and Mary (Burgett) Mann. He was reared to manhood on his father's farm, and for an education enjoyed only the advantages of the schools of the day, which were held in rude log cabins. When of age, he engaged in farming, which he has followed most of the time up to the present. In 1868, he removed to Ripley, and lived one year, then returned to his farm. In 1870, he moved to Washington C. H., residing there till 1873, when he came back to his 'farm. He UNION TOWNSHIP - 75 was married in February, 1858, to Miss Sarah E. Jolly, a native of Union Township, and a daughter of Philip C. and Phebe Jolly. Mr. Mann owns a finely improved farm of ninety acres, adorned with a $2,000 residence, which he erected in 1873. The excellent condition of his farm, and tasteful order of his residence and yard, distinctly shows that it is managed by a first-class farmer. Mr. Mann has always taken a prominent interest in all enterprises that would tend to enrich or benefit the people or county. He is a man of sterling integrity, and through his industry, economy and honorable dealing, he has accumulated his present valuable property. His political affiliations are Republican. ALEXANDER B. MARTIN, a prominent farmer and tobacco dealer of Ripley, Brown County, was born in Union Township, November 3, 1815. His parents, Elijah and Rebecca (Boggs) Martin, were natives of Maryland and West Virginia. The former was born in 1778 and the latter in 1782. Edwin and Hannah Martin, grandparents of Alexander Martin, removed to Maysville, Ky., among the earliest pioneers, and both died there. Elijah Martin was reared near Wheeling, W. Va., and in 1804 removed to Maysville, Ky., where he lived two years, then located near Aberdeen, Brown County. In 1812, he recruited the First Ohio Rifle Company and was chosen its captain, and served in that capacity in the war between the United States and Great Britain, for the term of one year. He then returned home and resumed farming, which he followed till his death, in August, 1855. He filled the office of Justice of the Peace for twenty years, and was prominently identified with the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was deeply interested in that church, and was for many years a leading member. Mrs. Martin died March, 1860. Mr. Martin, our subject, is the youngest child of a family of eleven children. He was reared to manhood on a farm ; when thirteen years old he took charge of the farm and supported his parents till their death. Mr. Martin is one of the leading business men of Brown County. For thirty-four years, he has been engaged in growing tobacco, raising from 20,000 to 37,000 pounds annually. Since 1850, he has bought and shipped tobacco and pork, doing an extensive business. He was connected with John Buchanan in business for a time, and with Leggett & Co. for six years. He is one of the oldest and most successful tobacco dealers and shippers of Brown County. February, 8, 1838, he was united in marriage with Miss Prudence McNown, a daughter of James and Prudence McNown. Mrs. Martin, a native of Huntington Township, was born December 25, 1818. Of ten children by this union, seven are living—Eliza, wife of Dr. J. L. Wylie ; Hiram, Edgar, Rufus, Mary H., Frank D. and Alexander B. Jr. Calista, Albert and Charlie are de- ceased. Mr. Martin is connected with the B., fraternity, and in politics is a Republican. He is the heaviest stockholder in the Independent Agricultural Society of Brown County. He owns 502 acres of well improved and highly cultivated land. HENRY MARTIN, farmer, P. 0. Ripley, is a native of Union Township, Brown County, where he was born March 28, 1828, and is the fourth son of Henry and Phebe (Campbell) Martin, the former a native of Kentucky, and the latter of Brown County. For a long period he filled the chair of Associate Judge, and was many years Justice of the Peace. The date of his settlement in Brown County could not be obtained, but the family were among those of its early pilgrims. The subject of this sketch was married in March, 1856, to Miss Mary, daughter of Henry Prince (deceased), a native of Russellville, where she was born. He was widely known, and a popular hotel proprietor for many years, at the latter named place. Our subject settled upon his present estate in 1857 ; now consisting of one hundred and eleven acres, valued at $100 per acre, and is conceded to be one of the finest locations in the county. Mr. Martin has served for twenty years as School Director, is an Elder in the Presbyterian Church at Ripley, and numbers among those of the oldest living settlers of the county. To the union of this honored couple five children have been born, four of whom are living, viz., Alice B., Lizzie, Harriet N. and Thomas, all of whom reside on the homestead. ELIJAH MARTIN, fanner, P. 0. Ripley, was born in the township of his residence January 25, 1834. He is a son of Samuel and Rachel (Campbell) Martin, the former a native of Washington County, Ohio, and the latter of Mason County, Ky. Mr. 76 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES Martin was born July 19, 1802, and Mrs. Martin in 1807. They were married in 1825. Mr. Martin's parents moved from Maysville, Ky., to Brown County in 1806. They both ended their days in this county, after spending several years as pioneers. Samuel Martin died May 16, 1878, and his wife, August 3, 1849. Mr. Martin married for his second wife Clarissa Ellsbary, and for his third wife, Rebecca A. Debolt, now the wife of Campbell Howard. Our subject, Elijah Martin, was reared to manhood on a farm, and was educated in the common schools. September 10, 1861, he enlisted in the Fourth Independent Company Ohio Cavalry. He was scouting during the years 1861-62. January 8, 1862, he fought in the battle of Silver Creek, and subsequently at Black Water, Briton's Lane ; then accompanied Gen. Grant's army to Holly Springs, thence to Louisiana and to Vicksburg, participating in its siege and all the engagements. He afterward joined Sherman, and went on his noted " march to the sea." He was engaged in all the battles of the " march," and was mustered out at East Point, Ga., and was honorably discharged September 10, 1864. He then came home and resumed his avocation of farming, which he has since followed. He was married, March 17, 1859, to Miss Louisa Howard, a daughter of Cyrus Howard. Mrs. Martin was born in Union Township May 12, 1838. She died, April 19, 1860. Mr. Martin was married the second time, October 16, 1866, to Mary A. Campbell, a native of Ripley, where she was born, December 24, 1841. She was a daughter of Alexander Campbell, of Brown County. Four children were the issue of this union-Cyrus H., born August 30, 1867 ; Flora A., born August 31, 1869 ; Lulu, born September 15, ; 5, 1871 and Samuel C., born September 30, 1873. Mrs. Martin is a member of the M. E. Church. Mr. Martin is one of the charter members of G. A. R. Post at Ripley. In politics, he is stanch Republican. SAMUEL A. McCORMICK, farmer, P. O. Ripley, was born in Adams County, Ohio, May 10 1829. He is the second son and third child of James and Lucinda (Maxwell) McCormick, who removed to Union Township, Brown County, when he was but seventeen years old. He was reared on a farm, and was married, December 4, 1851, to Miss Eliza J. Hughes, a native of Brown County, where she was born May 22, 1829. Her parents were Jacob and Nancy Hughes. Eight children were the fruits of this union ; of these, six are living, viz. : Charles A., Mary E., Olen E., James S., Nannie L. and Emma E. Cyrus W. and Frank E. are deceased. For the last three years, Mr. McCormick has been engaged with his brother, John T., in the tobacco trade in Ripley. The remainder of his life he devoted to the pursuits of agriculture, in which he has made a success. He and wife are members of the Christian Church of Ripley. In politics, he is a Republican. J. T. McCORMICK, tobacco dealer, Ripley, is aeon of James and Lucinda (Maxwell) McCormick, and was born in Eagle Township, Brown County, in 1832. His parents were natives of Virginia and Adams County, respectively, and their settlement in Eagle Township occurred in 1830. James was a miller by trade, at which he worked in connection with farming. The latter part of his years were spent with his son in this city, when he died in 1876. Her death is recorded in 1880. The subject of this sketch enlisted in 1863, and performed active service for four months in the one hundred days' call. Returning, he raised Company K, of the One hundred and Eighty-eighth, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and Commissioned Captain, in which rank he again entered the field and served thirteen or fourteen months. In the fall of 1868, he was married to Miss Amy L., daughter of Samuel Yearsly, of Higginsport, the place of her nativity, where the family settled in 1838. Four children born to this union are all living, viz.: Nora L., Clifford E., Annie N. and Edith B. This posterity comprise the great-grandchildren of John McCormick, an early pioneer of Brown County, who served in Revolutionary war. He was of Scotch-Irish descent, and was brought to America, when three years of age, by his parents, who settled in Virginia. He was a miller by trade, but drove team, and in the early days hauled goods from Philadelphia to the growing cities of the West. He was Justice of the Peace many years, and a man of respected character and widely known. His grandson, our subject, began dealing in tobacco in 1878, since which time he has been largely engaged in the trade. UNION TOWNSHIP - 77 JAMES McMILLEN, dealer in coal and salt. The subject of this sketch is a pioneer descendant and a living relic of one of the oldest and respected families of Ripley. His father, Robert, was a native of Pennsylvania, and his mother, Mary A. (Pigman) McMillen, was born in Virginia. Their settlement in this city occurred in 1802 or 1803. He soon after became engaged in the dry goods business, and was one of Ripley’s pioneer merchants, and was allied with the mercantile interest of the city for thirty-five or forty years. He raised a family of seven children, and after a successful business career, died in this city in 1860. James, our subject, was born in Ripley in 1835. His early years were spent in securing a proper education, after which he was engaged with his father until his death. The following year he closed up the business and removed to Louisville, Ky., and associated himself with F. J. Groaman as salesman. In 1876, he returned to this city and established himself in his present business. He reaps the benefit of the consuming trade of the city, and his business is constantly increasing. His marriage to Miss Mollie Self, a native of Louisville, occurred in 1860, in the latter named place. This union was severed by her death, the following year, and he remained in single life until 1878, when he was united to Miss Naurice Tabb, a native of Mason County, Ky. Mr. M. was one of the fortunate passengers of the ill- fated steamer Magnolia, that exploded her boiler March 18, 1868. Seventy-five lives were lost by this disaster, and but few escaped. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., and represents the push and enterprise of Ripley’s foremost merchants. JOHN W. MEFFORD, farmer, P. O. Ripley, is a son of George and Polly (Ellis) Mefford. He was born in Union Township February 3, 1814. His father, a native of Pennsylvania, was born November 22, 1786. His father, John Mefford, was born April 19, 1764, and in 1787 removed with his family to Mason County, Ky., where he lived a short time ; then came to Levanna, Brown County. Their immigration from Pennsylvania was by flat-boat. They descended the Ohio River to Roup's Run and spent the night in the hollow trunk of a monster sycamore tree. Mr. M. purchased a tract of 500 acres and located on it. He died April 21, 1834. George, the father of our subject, was reared to manhood on the farm. He engaged in transporting produce and provisions to New Orleans, and made eighteen trips. He was for several years a member of the Board of Township Trustees, and was also identified with the Baptist Church. His death occurred October 30, 1872. His wife preceded him in 1832. John was reared a farmer boy. September 25, 1834, he was united in marriage with Anna Pangburn, daughter of Lyons and Rebecca Pangburn. She was born in Union Township August 31, 1817. Fifteen children were the fruits of this union ; of these, twelve are living-George W., Melissa(wife of Perry Drake), Clamenza E. (wife of David Smith), Lyons P., Elizabeth H. (wife of Aaron Burgett), John W., Joseph P., Flora D. (wife of Jacob White), Emma C. (wife of N. Burgett), Thomas E., William P. and Emma C. Mr. Mefford has occupied the Mefford homestead since 1842. He owns 131 acres and is engaged in agriculture. He and wife are members of the Christian Church. He has served as Deacon for thirty-five years. Politically, he is a Republican. GEORGE W. MEFFORD, farmer, P. O. Ripley, son of George and Polly Mefford, was born in Union Township October 24, 1824. He was brought up on his father’s farm and educated in the district schools of his native place. February 21, 1847, he was married to Rachel D. Burgett, a daughter of Abram and Rebecca Burgett. Mrs. Mefford, a native of Union Township, was born January 6, 1822. Of nine children by this union, five are living-Mahala B., born January 7, 1848 ; Mary M., born December 18, 1851 (wife of Fred. Seipelt); James B. W., born September 13, 1853, married January 17, 1876, to Mary L. Glaze, and has four children- Estella A., Ina F., Elbert F. and Osmer W. ; William D., born February 13, 1862 ; and Eda G., born April 16, 1868 ; Rebecca E., born September 20, 1850, died November 29, 1876 ; Amanda E., born August 2, 1855, died November 2, 1874 ; Clara A., born October 8, 1857, died January 28, 1879, and Effa J., born August 1, 1859, died January 31, 1867. In 1845, Mr. Mefford bought his present farm, which contains 99 acres. 78 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: W. L. MOCKBEE, manufacturer, Ripley, born in Clermont County, Ohio, in 1831, is a son of Baker M. and Henrietta (Kendall) Mockbee, both natives of Ohio. His father was a farmer, and shipped provisions and pork to New Orleans. This trade he carried on quite largely. He died in 1836 ; his wife is still living at Cincinnati in the seventh-eighth year of her age. Of their six children, two only are living—our subject and Laura, now the wife of Alexander Scott. When our subject was thirteen years of age he was apprenticed to learn the tanner's trade at Ripley, and in 1850, after completing his trade, he went to California, where he was quite successful in the gold diggings. On returning, he purchased the tannery where he learned his trade. This he conducted for four years, when he disposed of the business and formed a partnership with W. W. Mauker, in the hardware trade at Ripley. This firm continued business for six or seven years, during which Mr. M. started the Champion Mills and Sash and Blind Manufactory, under the firm name of Mauker, Chase & Mockbee. At the end of eighteen months. Mr. Chase withdrew from the concern, when the remaining partners formed a stock company, under the name of the "Mauker-Mockbee Planing Company." Mr. Mauker retired from the business in 1868, when a partnership with W. B. Campbell and E. R. Bell was formed. In 1881, the Boyd Manufacturing Company purchased the mill at Higginsport. In 1881, Mr. Mockbee became interested in the mining interests in Colorado, where he purchased an interest in the Sultana Mine, which is said to contain the best vein of mineral in the State, and promises to develop a rich yield. Mr. M. was married in 1856 to Miss Isadora, daughter of Peter Shaw, Esq. Mr. M. has been prominently identified with the Sunday school of the Methodist Episcopal Church for the past sixteen years. Mr. and Mrs. Mockbee have a family of six chil dren—Charles M., Wilham S., Mary H., Edwin H. Judith I. and Laura E. WILLIAM S. MOCKBEE, tobacco dealer, H., Ohio, second son of W. L. Mockbee, a prominent business man of Ripley, Ohio, was born in Ripley November 24, 1859. He was reared in his native place and educated in its schools. In 1880, he engaged in the tobacco trade in Crittenden, Grant Co., Ky., and has been successful. He was married October 26, 1881, to Hattie R. Wiles, a daughter of Mr. Wiles of Ripley. She was born November 4, 1858. JOSEPH A. MOORE, farmer, P. 0. Ripley, is a son of William, Jr., and Mary (Curry) Moore, the former a native of Pennsylvania, and the latter of Virginia. His paternal grandparent, William Moore, was born in Ireland, and when twelve years of age crossed the ocean to America. His permanent settlement was made in Mason County, Ky., where he died. William, Jr.. moved to Pleasant Township, Brown County, at a very early day, and purchased a large body of land, selectinc a site for his residence near Georgetown. He dealt extensively in flour and pork, and stock-raising, and undoubtedly was the most extensive farmer of the early times. He was a large money loaner, and a representative and self-made man in every respect. He raised a family of twelve children, eight of whom are living. The youngest son, William S., was a physician, and at the breaking-out of the war enlisted as Surgeon of the Sixty-first Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was killed by a solid shot at Gettysburg. The subject of this sketch was born in Pleasant Township, Brown County, August 14, 1822. He was raised on a farm, and his educational advantages only such as could be had in the rnde school buildings of the day. His marriage to Miss Nancy J. King occurred in 1847. She was a daughter of Absalom and Margaret King, early pioneers of the county (both deceased). To this union four children have been born—the eldest, Edwin' K., married Eva, daughter of Gen. Carlton, a Lieutenant in the Regular Naval United States Service ; Mary L., wife of Henry C. Loudon, a son of Gen. James Loudon (deceased), who was one of Brown County's prominent men ; Henry L., a graduate of Dartmouth College, N. H., at this time Principal of a public school at Minneapolis, Minn., was united in marriage to Miss Nettie Center, a native of Lake City, Minn., where he, Henry, was formerly engaged as a teacher ; J. Frank, youngest son, at present serving a third year at Dartmouth, and will graduate in 1883. Mr. M. has been largely engaged in leaf tobacco trade,. but at this writing is caring for his landed estates, being an extensive land-owner. He has lately purchased his present farm a few miles UNION TOWNSHIP - 79 from Ripley, upon which he is making extensive repairs, and when completed, will be one of the finest in the county. Mr. M. has been enrolled for years a member of the Masonic order, and is one of the oldest living and respected pilgrims of Brown. His father died in this county in 1858. M. M. MURPHY, druggist, Ripley. Hercules Murphy, the grandfather of our subject, was a native of Tyrone County, Ireland, and settled in Manchester, Ohio, about the year 1800, and subsequently moved to Highland County, where he died. M. M. Murphy was born at New Market, Highland Co., Ohio, in 1829, and is a son of Daniel H. and Melissa (Barrere) Murphy, both natives of Highland County. His grandfather, George W. Barrere, was a native of Kentucky, and of French extraction, and came to Ohio about the year 1800 ; he was a soldier in the war of 1812. Daniel H. Murphy located at Ripley in 1838. He was a prosperous and successful merchant at Ripley for many years, in the dry goods business ; also operated largely in the pork packing business, and shipped many cargoes to New Orleans and other points. In 1861, he closed up his mercantile affairs ; and in 1862 was appointed Internal Revenue Assessor for the Sixth Ohio District, which office he filled until removed by Andy Johnson in 1866. He continued in the revenue business with his successor, Collector White, and was killed in 1868, being one of the unfortunate passengers on the ill-fated steamer Magnolia, whose boiler exploded on her passage up from Cincinnati, in March of that year. He was one of the charter members of the Masonic Lodge. M. M. Murphy was trained to a mercantile life in his father's store. He served in the Quartermaster's Department, under Capt. Gaster, in the Army of the Tennessee, receiving his appointment in 1862 ; and was attached to Grant's army, at the capture of Vicksburg, July 4, 1863 ; by reason of sickness, returned home soon after. He immediately took a position as Clerk in the office of Assessor of Internal Revenue, continuing in that position until 1870 ; since which time he has been continuously engaged in the drug. business. He was married in September, 1870, to Miss Ella Brogan, a native of Newport, Ky. Mr. M. has served Ripley as its Mayor for two terms, and as Councilman the same length of time ; and for several years a member of the Board of Education. Mr..and Mrs. Murphy have two children--Melissa and Nanny. J. C. NEWCOMB, Ripley, editor and publisher of the Ripley Bee and Times- was born in the village of Dover, Ky., March 12, 1851. His parents were James and Nancy (Mannen) Newcomb, the former a native of Fleming County, Ky., and the latter of Mason County, of the same state. The father was born November 25, 1800. He was engaged for a member of years in the mercantile business at Dover, and was also a tobacco buyer. The children of this marriage were William, Elizabeth, James C., Thomas, Peter and Charles. In 1861, at the outbreak of the war of the rebellion, Mr. Newcomb, with his family removod from Kentucky to Ohio, settling at Ripley, on account of the political aspect of Kentucky, he not agreeing with them in sentiment. In Ripley, he embarked in the grocery business, and remained a merchant of the town until his death, which occurred November 22, 1870. The mother is still living, and is a resident of Ripley. Our subject received a common school education, in the village of his birth and at Ripley, and was variously occupied in business as clerk in a mercantile house, and with his father until the year 1869, when he entered the printing office of the Bee and Times of Ripley, under the editor and proprietor, T. F. Sniffin, and learned the printing trade, continuing in the office until January, 1878, when he opened a job office, and edited and printed an advertising paper called the Ripley Observer. In November of that year, the Observer was consolidated with the Ohio Valley Times, then published by W. P. Reynolds. The Times was published by Messrs. Newcomb & Reynolds until in May, 1880, when the latter sold to W. W. Gilliland, Messrs. Newcomb & Gilliland purchased a paper, styled the Ripley Bee, which was consolidated with the Times, and the name changed to the Ripley Bee and Times. The firm thus continued until in August, 1881, when Mr. Newcomb purchased his partner's interest and has since carried on the paper. Our subject was Married, January 18, 1882, to Ella, daughter of W. B. Mathews, of Maysville, Ky. Mr. Newcomb is an active and wide-awake newspaper man. 80 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES P. PAEBST, merchant, Ripley. One of the leading and most successful merchants of Ripley is the subject of this sketch, who is a native of Germany. He was born, September 22, 1826, and emigrated to the United States in 1852. When seventeen years of age, he commenced and served an apprenticeship at shoemaking. On coming to this country, he located in New York City, where he followed his trade six years, thence to Cincinnati, and the following year to Ripley, where he established himself in his present business. He now owns two stores—one stocked with boots and shoes, and the other with dry goods, and is doing a prosperous business. In 1852, he married Sarah Ronsheim, a native of Germany, by whom he has had six children-Julius, Katie, Anna, Tilda, Boeva and Lucy. JOHN P. PARKER, manufacturer of slide valve engines and reapers, Ripley, is a native of Norfolk, Va., where he was born (a slave) in 1827. When eight years of age, he was taken from his mother, and with four hundred others was sold on the block. He was taken to Richmond, and chained to an old man, who was subsequently whipped to death. Four months afterward, he was again sold and taken to Mobile, Ala., where his servitude fairly began. He was kept at work mostly in furnaces and iron manufacturies, and acquired a thorough knowledge of the business. He was apt and quick to learn, and while in bondage, serving under eleven masters, he was considered a valuable slave. and commanded a high price at the block. But the faint hope for freedom burned within his soul, and with faith in God, he suffered under the galling chains of slavery. His final service was with Mrs. Ryden, of Mobile, Ala., with whom he contracted to pay $1,800 for his freedom, in weekly installments of $10, with interest. To attain this one object of his life was almost a hopeless task, but he worked diligently, and secured extra means by buying and selling small articles, traffic, etc. In 1845, he had paid the full amount, and was furnished with a pass to New Albany, Ind., when he breathed the first air of freedom, and his life warmed with a new life; the strongest hopes animated his breast, and under the mark of the lash, glowed and warmed the blood of a freeman's heart, yet strong through suffering, spared through the interposition of an All-Wise providence to assist and benefit mankind. For several years, he worked at his trade in different States, and in 1854 came to this city. With the indomitable pluck and energy characteristic of his nature, he erected an old boiler on the bank of the river and began the struggle for the success which he has attained. His abilities and knowledge of foundry business were recognized, and orders promptly followed his efforts. He was tireless in his purpose, frugal, and sought to make every opportunity useful. In a short time, he succeeded William McKeig in his present premises, and is sole owner of the establishment. He employs a large number of men, and carries on a successful manufacturing business. During the rebellion, Mr. Parker gave his service to the Government, and was successful in recruiting the troops of the Twenty-Seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry (Colored) Regiment, securing all the enlistments from Kentucky. This regiment was mustered in at Delaware, and did meritorious work in the field under Col. Blackman. It is but a word of justice to say of Mr. Parker's services during the late war, that the half could not be told, and we leave it with the deeds of others to appear in the war records of the country, and related by those who knew him but to praise. Mr. Parker was united in marriage to Miss Miranda Boulden, a native of Cincinnati, May 12, 1848. To this union eight children have been born, six of whom are living. The eldest, Hale G. is a lawyer and teacher of the High (Colored) School at St. Louis, Mo. Cassius C. is a teacher in the public school at Vincennes, Ind. Horatio W., Principal of the High School at Cairo, Ill. Hortense, is attending studies at Holyoke Seminary, Holyoke, Mass., to graduate in 1883. Portia and Bianca, both residing at home, thorough scholars of music, the former a graduate of Ripley School. Mr. Parker is a man of a social, genial temperament, one with whom it is pleasant to meet, at any and all times. His hand is always extended in welcome, and his heart is open to the poor and oppressed. As a man, a citizen, a neighbor, and a friend, he holds a high estimate, and in death his name will go down honored, respected and beloved by all. G. N. PICKERELL farmer, P. O. Ripley, is a son of Lovell and Fancheny (Bartholomew) Pickerell, and was born in Byrd Township, Brown Co., in 1832. UNION TOWNSHIP - 81 His father is a native of Mason County, Ky., where he was born in 1801, and was brought to this county by his father, Samuel, in 1805, who was among those of the early pioneers of Byrd, where he passed the remainder of his earthly days. Samuel Bartholamew, the maternal grandparent of our subject, was a native of Vermont., who with his family made their settlement in Jefferson Township, Brown County, in 1812, where his death is recorded. His daughter Fancheny, the mother of our subject, is still living at this time in the seventy-eighth year of her age, and in the enjoyment of good health. Of the six children born to the parents of, our subject, three are living and have raised families. Mr. P. was united in marriage to Miss Mary, daughter of Isaac Morris, in 1856. Three children, all living, have been given to this union, viz.: Lou E. (wife of William Pittengen), Martha and George. Mr. P. has a farm of 110 acres, valued at $7,000. He volunteered his services in the Fortieth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served the call of hundred days. He has filled the chair of School Director, and is an Elder in the church of the Disciples at Ripley. The family and its branches rank among those of Brown County early pilgrims and respected pioneers. JAMES B. PORTER, farmer, P. 0. Ripley, an old and eminently esteemed pioneer citizen of Union Township, was born in Lycoming County, Penn., October 21, 1799. He is the oldest son of Isaac and Ann (Wilson) Porter, who were natives of the East. His father was born March 17, 1760, and his mother May 20, 1774. They were married November 8, 1797, and came to Ohio in 1810, locating one mile below Aberdeen. In 1811, they removed near Decatur in Byrd Township, where they resided until 1818, when they came to Union Township and located on the land now occupied by the subject of this sketch. Mr. Porter departed this life February 21, 1840, and Mrs. P. March 13, 1861. They had born to them eleven children, of whom our subject is the third child. He was reared to his majority in the primeval forests of Union Township, and received only such an education as the schools of the day afforded. His father was unfortunately a cripple, and the duty of caring for him devolved upon our subject. He took charge of the farm and cleared of it about 60 acres, besides 100 acres of other land. Mr. Porter has always followed the independent avocation of farming. It is needless to say that his life has been a successful one, for the broad acres that he recently owned attest to the industry and successful management of tills sturdy old pioneer. In 1860, he was possessor of 400 acres of land, all of which were the fruits of his own labors. Mr. Porter has passed the summit of life. The vicissitudes intermingled with the sunshine and storms, prosperity and adversity of fourscore and three years have swept over the bent form of this aged pioneer with untold velocity. Many changes and rmprovements have occurred during the long period of his existence in Union Township. The majority of what is, was effected in this space of time. He ever lent a helping hand to the worthy enterprises of his county, and nothing of a charitable, religious or educational character was ever presented to him but what it received his liberal support. As a citizen, Mr. Porter is loyal and upright, and has the fullest esteem and confidence of his fellow-men. Mr. Porter celebrated his marriage March 6, 1826, with Miss Mary Pettyjohn, a daughter of John and Sarah Pettyjohn, who were Virginians. Mrs. Porter was born in Monongalia County, Va., February 18, 1805. Eleven children were the issue of this union ; of them eight are living—Isaac, born April 22, 1827 ; Sallie A., born January 23, 1829 (wife of M. C. Kimball); Amos, born January 6, 1831 ; Eliza, born March 29, 1833 (wife of Hiram Ellis) ; Mary J., born April 5, 1835 (widow of William Bennington) ; James P., born September 2, 1837 ; Rachel, born August 3, 1842, and Moses P.o born September 25, 1849. Mr. and Mrs. Porter have been devout members of the Methodist Episcopal Church for over forty years. They reared two sons who are itinerant ministers of the Methodist Episcopal Church. ISAAC PORTER, farmer, P. 0. Ripley, oldest son of James B. and Mary Porter, was born in the township of his residence April 22, 1827. He was reared on a farm and educated in the district schools. When seventeen, he engaged in teaching, which he followed of winters for twelve years. In the meantime, he learned survey- 82 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: ing, which he has pursued in all for about thirty years. April 10, 1849, he was joined in marriage with Miss Elizabeth J. Culter, daughter of James and Eliza Culter. Mrs. Porter died September 9, 1857, and left four children, of whom three are living- Bell (wife of Henry Stevens), Louisa and Charles F. Mr. Porter was again married, June 9, 1859, to Mary M. Rickards, a daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Rickards. Seven children were the issue of this marriage ; of these six are living-Martha A., Frank R., Homer M., Rachel M., Lizzie N. and Alice H. Joseph is deceased. Mrs. Porter dying September 2, 1878, Mr. P. was again married, January 4, 1881, to Mrs. Elmira Gilbert, widow of Alex. Gilbert and daughter of Samuel and Rachel Martin. Mrs. P. was born in Brown County March 31, 1845. Mr. Porter and family are members of the M. E. Church. In politics, he is a Republican. He served as member of the Board of Trustees of Union Township for eight consecutive terms. He owns a good farm of 110 acres, and is engaged in the pursuits of agriculture. For the last fifteen years, he has devoted his attention principally to the culture of tobacco. The year 1868 he spent in Putnam County, Ill , and since that time has resided in this township. REV. MOSES P. PORTER, minister and farmer, Ripley, son of James B. and Mary Porter, was born in Union Township September 25, 1849. He was reared to maturity on his father's farm and received the elements of his education in the Ohio Wesleyan University of Delaware, Ohio. In 1874, he entered the ministry, by joining the Central Illinois Conference, and subsequently was transferred to the South Kansas Conference, where he labored with encouraging success, up to 1881, when his health failed. He then returned to his native place and took charge of his father's farm. November 4, 1873, he was united in marriage with Miss Maggie A. Coulter, a native of Union Township, where she was born February 25, 1855. She was a daughter of Ralph V. and Harriet Coulter. Four children were the fruits of this union-Minnie M., born September 10, 1874 ; Ida M., born April 22, 1876; Mary L., born March 7, 1878o and Hattie L., born April 17, 1880. W. H. POWER, piano manufacturer, Secretary of the Ohio Valley Piano Company of Ripley, was born in Adams County, Ohio, June 18, 1848. He is a son of James and Mary J. (Brownfield) Power, who were also natives of Adams County. His father's parents, William and Martha Power, were among the early pioneers of that county. Mr. Power, the subjcct of this sketch, was reared and brought up in Manchester, where his parents removed when he was but three years of age. His education was acquired in the schools of that place. His father was a wagon and carriage maker, and at an early age he was apprcnticed to that trade. September 3, 1864, at the youthful age of sixteen, he responded to his country's call by enlisting in Company Ge One Hundred and Eighty-second Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He served in the Army of the Cumberland, and participated in the engagements of Nashville and Franklin. Tenn., and was discharged with honors at the close of the war at Camp Chase, Ohio. He returned to Manchester, and in 1866 came to Ripley and resumed his avocation as a mechanic in the Ohio Valley Piano Manufactory, in which he remained as an employe until July, 1880, when he became a member of the firm and has since held the office of Secretary. Mr. Power is an ingenious workman, and executes with excellent skill the various departments of mechanism his avocation embraces. He has served on most all the branches of piano making with marked success. He oelebrated his marriage October 27, 1869, with Miss Minnie Thompson, a daughter of John F. and Mary Thompson, now deceased. Mrs. Power, a very worthy lady, is a native of Brown Connty. One son was born to bless this union-Harry N., born June 1, 1871. Mr. Power is associated with the Methodist Episcopal Church as a member, and is also connected with the order of Knights of Pythias. He is politically identified with the Republican party. Mr. Power is a gentleman of fine social character, good principles, stcrling integrity, and highly merits the esteem in which he is held. WILLIAM RADE, piano manufacturer, Ripley, President of the Ohio Valley Plant, Company of Ripley since 1878, was born in Germany November 27, 1829. His parents, Gustafl A. and Caroline Rade, were natives of Germany. When Mr. Rade UNION TOWNSHIP - 83 was fifteen years of age, he took up the trade of making pianos, and served an apprenticeship of five years in Coblentz. In 1850, he came across the waters and engaged in his trade with Light, Newton & Co., of New York, for one and a half years. He was then employed in his trade by Broadway & Gray, of Albany, two years, and Gale & Co., of Baltimore, for seven years. He then returned to New York City and was engaged as tuner and regulator of Steinway Pianos two years. He was then connected with the St. Louis Piano Company of St. Louis, Mo., in the same department up to 1874, when he came to Ripley, since which time he has been connected with the Ohio Valley Piano Company. Mr. Rade is perhaps one of the best tuners and regulators of pianos in the United States. He has been connected with the principal piano manufactories and has become proficient in his business. Mr. Rade was married in Washington County, N. Y., to Miss Carrie T. Baker, a daughter of Taylor Baker. Mrs. Rade was born in Washington County in 1839. Five children were the fruits of this marriage—Louise E., William, Hattie E., Carrie and Katie. Mr. and Mrs. Rade are members of the Presbyterian Church of Ripley, and have a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. LEWIS REINERT, baker, Ripley. Prominent among the active and enterprising men of Ripley is our subject, of whom much might be said. He was born in Germany in 1825. When seventeen years of age he took passage to America, locating at Philadelphia, Penn., where he learned his trade. He is the eldest son of Jacob and Sophia (Gnas) Reinert, both natives of Germany, who emigrated in 1844. They selected a home in Philadelphia, where he (Jacob) resided until his death. In 1857, Lewis found his way to this city, where, with the limited means he had saved from his earnings, he opened a small bakery. By close application to study, he bad acquired the English language, and to this, coupled with the national ambition of his nature, is due the success of his efforts. By industry he thrived. In a few years he made a purchase of his present store and dwelling on Second street, where he is conducting a large and prosperous trade. He was one of the original stockholders of the piano manufactory and a brewery of this city, and has lately transferred his investments in the steamboat company. He has filled numerous offices of trust, and is held in high estimation by the citizens. He was married in New Jersey, in 1850, to Miss Mary J. Hays, who died in 1854. She bore him one son, William, a resident of Dover, Ky. His present wife Frederica Fridrich, who is of German descent, to whom have been born four children, three. are living-Louis, Jacob and Edward. Politically, Mr. R. was formerly a Democrat, but is now a stanch Republican. FRED RUTZ, boot and shoe dealer, Ripley, is a native of Germany, where he was born in 1835. When fifteen years of age, he emigrated to the land of the free, finding a location at Cincinnati, where he remained a short time, when he removed to Maysville, Ky.; thence he removed to Ripley, where he established business in 1856. His business place was entirely destroyed by fire in March, 1881, and he erected a neat two-story brick structure on the same site, at a cost of $4,000. He occupies the upper floor as a residcnce, and the building is one of the most prominent business structures in the city. Occupying a site in the business center of Second street, it affords ample proof of the stability and enterprise of its owner. Mr. R. was joined in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Beihn in 1856. She is a native of this city. One child (deceased) was the fruit of this union. Mr. R. is a member of the School Board. where he has served nineteen years. He served six months in the Forty-third Illinois Infantry Regimental Band during the rebellion, returning from the field sick. He is a member of the G. A. R. and I. 0. 0. F., and has an honorable standing in the Masonic fraternity. His trade is large and lucrative, and his name stands among Ripley,s respected and honored citizens. . THOMAS S. SALISBURY, farmer, P. 0. Ripley, was born on the homestead upon which he resides in Union Township February 9, 1818. His parents, Thomas and Susanah (Martin) Salisbury, were among the pioneers of 1800 to settle in Brown County. He was a native of Fayette County, Penn., where he was born in 1781. He taught school until they were married in 1810, and soon after located on the present 84 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: homestead, where he resided until his death in 1864. He was identified in the township, but sought to live a quiet, unostentatious life. Alexander Martin and Jane (Black) Martin, grandparents of our subject, were among the early pioneers of Brown County, and deserve a merited notice in this work. Thomas S. Salisbury was married. in 1846, to Miss Elizabeth Martin, a native of this county. This union has been blessed with five children, two of whom are living—Anna, wife of R. T. Thompson, residents of Byrd Township, and John N. resides at home. Deceased are Harriet W., Henry M. and Phebe J. Mr. Sahsbury lives a quiet, unassuming life, surrounded by the associations and comforts of a pleasant and happy home. He is associated with the Presbyteran Church of Ripley, and is well known and highly respected. WILLIAM SCHAEHFER, merchant, Ripley, is a son of Daniel and Magdalen (Shoenig) Sohaehfer, and was born in Germany in 1845. When twenty-one years of age, he crossed the ocean to select a home in the land of the free. His first location was made at Walkertown, near Windsor, Can., where for one year he engaged in business. The following July, 1867, he came to Ripley, and engaged as a clerk in the store of N. P. Wiles. Subsequently, he acted as salesman with 'W. H. Armstrong and Mr. Linn, of this city, and in 1875 returned to Bavaria, Germany, to visit his parents. Returning the same year, he established himself in the dry goods trade at No. 15 Main street. Subsequently, he purchased the building of his present location, where he has since been actively and successfully engaged. The building has a frontage of twenty-four feet, and is fifty-six feet deep. The interior is stocked with a full line of foreign and domestic dry goods, and will give an average invoice of $3,000 to $5,000. Mr. Schaehfer enjoys a very large trade, and is one of Ripley's enterprising, prosperous merchants. He was married in November, 1872, to Miss Katie Linn, a sister of Peter and Carl Linn, of this city. Two children, Amelia and Hedwig, are the fruits of this union. GEORGE SCHEER, miller, Ripley, is a native of Germany, where he was born in 1846. He embarked to the American shore in 1860, accompanied by two sisters, and sought a location at Philadelphia, Penn., where he procured work at his trade. He was a baker by profession, and worked at his calling until 1863, when he enlisted as Chief Bugler in Company B, Ninteenth Pennsylvania Calvary, and did active service throughout the campaign. He participated in the battles at Nashville, Guntown, Cypress Swamp, and through the campaign under Gen. Rosecrans. He was captured near Salem, Miss., and did not escape until after the close of the war. Returning to Philadelphia, he was married, in 1868, to Miss Emma Schilling, a native of that city. Of the children born to this union, five are living, viz.: Barbara R., Martha E., Henry A., Otto and Charles S. After marriage, he opened a business for himself, which he sold in 1872, and came to this county, succeeding William Kenny & Co., in the milling business the, same year. His effort at milling has proved a remunerative success, and the energy displayed in improvements and facilities for business determine the spirit of the man. Without means, he has by economy and industry secured a home, a business, and a reputation as a citizen. He is School Director at the present time, a member of the Masonic order and German Reformed Church. J. M. SCHWALLIE is a native of Brown County, where he was born in 1853. His parents, Jacob and Mary M. (Kraener) Schwallie, were natives of Alsace, Germany, who embarked to America in 1830, and soon after made their settlement in Union Township, and thereby becoming pioneers, where Jacob resided until the close of his life in 1878. His estimable wife survives him and resides at Russellville. The subject of this sketch was raised on a farm, which avocation he closely followed until 1880, when he became engaged in raising and selling tobacco. By industry and close economy, he had been enabled to purchase 111/2 acres near Ripley, upon which he has erected a storehouse and is doing a safe and profitable trade. During the year 1881, he shipped to Cincinnati, Ohio, 115,000 pounds of tobacco, and the demand is greater than the supply. He was married, in 1881, to Miss Elizabeth Fox, a native of Hamilton County, Ohio. The family are members of the Catholic Church, and are highly respected. UNION TOWNSHIP - 85 CAPT. PETER SHAW (deceased), was born in Rhode Island October 14, 1776. He was married in 1797, to Miss Elizabeth Reynolds. He came to Brown County with three brothers in 1801. He dealt largely in horses, and crossed the Alleghany Mountains seven times with droves for the Eastern market. He was also largely interested in river trade, building flat-boats, and transporting cargoes of provisions to New Orleans. He made many trips of that kind, returning on horseback. He raised the first crop of tobacco and hemp produced in Brown County. He, with Capt. Moore, built two steamboats at Ripley, which were the first to ply between Ripley and New Orleans. He afterward with two sons, built seven other steamboats, and was one of the best known steamboat men that operated on the Ohio River. He lost his first wife by death ; by this marriage, there were nine children. He was again married to Mary Sanford Lyne, daughter of James and Judith (McDonnell) Lyne, she was of Scotch descent, and a native of Bracken County, Ky.; they had four children, one of whom is living, Mrs. Mockbee, of Ripley. The Shaws family are of English Origin, whose Quaker Ancestors settled in Rhode Island, at a very early periods. Capt. Peter Shaw, as he was familiarly known, was a member nd liberal supporter of the Methodist Church, and gave freely of his vast income to benevolent purposes. He was a soldier in the war of 1812. He was an Old-Line Whig in politics, and afterward a Republican. He served his township in various offices, among which was Township Treasurer for many years. During the latter years of his life, he was engaged in the lumber business. He was among the best known of the early pioneers, who left an honorable name. He died at Ripley August 31, 1864, in his eighty-ninth year. His widow is still living, and resides at the house of a son-in-law, Mr. Mockbee, at Ripley. WILLIAM H. SLY, attorney, Ripley, is a son of Joseph and Eliza (Laymon) Sly, and grandson of Jacob Sly, who pioneered his way to Cincinnati in 1792, and made his residence in the old block-house until he had selected a home on the East Fork of the Little Miami, in Clermont County, where he cleared a farm, raised a family, and lived his allotted years. On this farm, Joseph was born, who, in 1826, moved and settled on Glady Run, Brown County, whcre he and his companion lived to attain the age of seventy-four years. The subject of this sketch was born on the homestead February 12, 1824. His early years were spent in working on the farm and securing such education as could be gathered in the winter months from the rude cabin schoolhouses of that day. By perseverance and close application to study. he obtained a good common school education. In 1844, he began the study of law in the office of Sheets & Howard, of Batavia. After three years of legal tuition, he was admitted to the bar. Subsequently, he was engaged in teaching school, and on May 1, 1851, began the practice of his profession at Fayetteville, Ohio. In the summer of 1855, he removed to Georgetown, and in the fall of the same year was elected Prosecuting Attorney. This office he filled two years with great satisfaction to his constituents. In April, 1869, he settled in Ripley, and has since been successfully engaged in his professional calling. His service one year (1873) as Grand Master of the State I. 0. 0. F., Mayor of Ripley two years, and his rank in Masonic fraternity afford evidence of his esteemed citizenship and professional abilities. Mr. Sly has always been an active participant in political affairs, and taken a deep interest in public and private enterprise. During the rebellion, his energies were directed in raising the Fourth Ohio Cavalry, and was elected First Lieutenant, but resigned the position. His marriage to Miss Mary E. Gray, daughter of John and Nancy Gray, occurred September 12, 1855. To this union five children were born, three of whom are living-Annie, William R. and Jennie G. SPENCER SPEARS, JR., tobacco dealer, Ripley, is a native of Floyd County, Ky., where he was born September 13, 1816. When one year of age, his parents, Spencer and Tabatha (Chaffin) Spears, sold their farm in Kentucky, and, while on the journey to Clermont County, Ohio, he, Spencer, died. The widow, after a residence of three years in Cincinnati, Ohio, moved to Clermont County, and at the time of her death, in 1852, was living with her son in this county. She was a native Virginian and had a thorough knowledge of tobacco-raising, which she instilled in the mind of her son, and has proved the foundation stone of his success. The subject of this sketch 86 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES : came to this county in 1827 and made his hone with William Beasley. under whose roof he was married in November, 1836, to Miss Harriet A., daughter of Francis Coburn, of this county. The same year he planted and raised the first crop of tobacco raised in Brown County, and he may well be termed the pioneer tobacco-raiser. From his storehouse near Ripley he is c mstantly making large shipments amounting on an aggregate to about 200,000 pounds per year. He has also a farm in Huntington Township of 231 acres, and is extensively engaged in the raising and sale of tobacco. His living children are—Elizabeth T., Francis M., Sarah, Oliver B., Spencer W., Thomas, Wiley, Charles, and John. Politically, Mr. Spear is a descendant of the Old-Line Whig party. At this time a stanch and reliable Republican. DR. J. A. STEEN, dentist, Ripley. Alexander Steen, the grandfather of the subject of this sketch, was a native of Hagerstown, Md. He came with his family to Ohio in 1820, and located at a settlement called Mount Leigh, Scott Township, Adams County, Ohio. He had a family of eight children, five boys and three girls. One of his sons, Alexander B. Steen, is the father of Dr. Steen. He still resides on the old homestead in Adams County, where he came with his parents when but seven years of age, having been born in 1813. He, with his wife, formerly Miss Nancy J. McClure. have had a family of eight children, seven boys and one girl (Dr. J. A. Steen being the second child). The Steens were originally from Ireland, and the McClures of Scotch descent. Alex. B. Steen is a man highly respected in his community, of an extensive aoquaintance, and influential in his section. Dr. J. A. Steen was born in 1841, and reared on his father's farm. In 1862, he enlisted in the Ninety-first Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company I, and served until the close of the war, participating in a number of battles, among which are those of Buffalo, W. Va., Cloyd Mountain, Va., Fisher's Hill, and Cedar Creek ; also in the Hunter raid, starting from Cowpasture, Va., marching 417 miles to Lynohburg-being some days without food; at the battle of Winchester, June 19, 1864, he was wounded, after which he was transferred to the hospital at Philadelphia. He subsequently returned to the field of Winchester to look after the remains of his brother, J. F. Stein, and half-uncle, Ira T. Hays, who were killed in action. He identified their remains and affectionately saw their honored bodies laid at rest in the Winchester Cemetery. At th close of the war, he, with his regiment, was mustered out of the service at Cumberland, Md., and returned to Camp Dennison, Ohio, where they were paid off. On return to peaceful pursuits, he entered the dental office of J. A. McClure, at Cincinnati, with whom he studied eighteen months. At the expiration of this time, he formed a partnership with his preceptor, which was maintained for two years. In the spring of 1869, he removed to Manchester, Adams Co., Ohio, where he opened an offrce and practiced his profession. December 30. 1869, he was married at Eckmansville, Adams County, to Miss Jane H. Reighley, a native of Locke's Mills, Mifflin Co., Penn., a daughter of Henry and Nancy Reighley, whose family settled in Adams County. In 1870, he removed to North Liberty, and to Ripley in 1875, where he still resides and enjoys a lucrative practice in his profession. The Doctor is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and also of the Masonic and Odd Fellow fraternities. Dr. and Mrs. Steen have a family of four children— Minnie L., Lula E , Harry W. and Merta. ROBERT P. STEPHENSON, Ripley, was born in Union Township, June 21,1801. His father, Col. Mills Stephenson, was horn in Delaware, and came to Mason County, Ky., in 1792, and in 1794 crossed to the Ohio side and located near Ripley. He bought a farm of 100 acres and settled on it. He served in the Indian war, and through the war of 1812 as Colonel. He built Fort Stephenson in Ohio, and by the order of the Governor it was given his name. As a man. Col. Stephenson was prominent in his day, and as a citizen he labored in the good of the people and in the interest of the county. His death occurred June 16, 1822. Mrs. Stephenson, his wife, formerly Miss Jane Kilpatrick, was a daughter of Frank Kilpatrick, who was a native of Ireland. He came to America, and in 1791 came down the Ohio River in a flat-boat with his two daughters—Isabell and Jane. aged ten and twelve years respectively. When just above Maysville, then known as Lime tone, Ky., the Indians endeavored to UNION TOWNSHIP - 87 decoy them ashore, but failing in the attempt they fired two balls into him, one entering his head and the other his heart, killing him instantly. His danghters came on to Limestone, where they saw their father buried. They were taken by a Richard Applegate of Mason County, and reared to womanhood. Isabell married James Stephenson and Jane married Col. Mills Stephenson. The latter died June 30, 1815. Robert P., the subject of this sketch, was reared to manhood on his father's farm, and received his educational training in the common schools. He aided his father in clearing up a farm and in effecting many improvements. September 23, 1819, he was married to Mary Wallace, a daughter of Thomas and Catherine Wallace, who were natives of Ireland and Pennsylvania. They came to Mason County, Ky., in 1791, and lived on the "Old Washington trace" till 1815, when they came to Brown County. Mrs. Stephenson was born in Mason County, Ky., June 9, 1801. Eleven children were the fruits of this marriage, seven of whom are living-Thomas, Lemuel, Young, Mary A. (wife of Abner Howard), Robert A., Catherine J. (wife of Edward Martin), and William R.; Mills, Elizabeth, Ephraim and Jane are deceased. In 1835, Mr. Stephenson located on his present farm, which he cleared up and improved himself with the aid of his children. He assisted in many of the prominent public improvements of the township and county. He now owns a farm of 128 acres of well-improved land. He was one of the earliest tobacco-raisers in Brown County, and followed it successfully for forty-six years. He and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics, he is a supporter of the doctrines and principles of Democracy. THOMAS STEPHENSON, farmer, P. O. Ripley, son of Robert P. and Mary Stephenson, was born on the old Stephenson homestead, near Ripley, July 2, 1826. He was reared on his father's farm and received his training in the common schools of his native place. His marriage occurred September 12, 1850, with Miss Elmira J. Wiles, born in Union Township August 29, 1829, and a daughter of Joseph B. and Harriet Wiles. Eleven children were the issue of this union, of these all hut one are living—Harriet A., a school teacher; Mary E., a teacher; Julietta, wife of George Miller, of Springfield ; Edwin E., Florence G., Edith W., Lucy C., Newton J., Daisy A. and Myrta M. Jocasta A. is deceased. In 1850, Mr. Stephenson located on the farm he now occupies and has since resided on it, except five years he lived on the old homestead. Mr. Stephenson's occupation has always been that of an agriculturist, giving his principal attention to cultivating tobacco, which he has raised successfully for thirty- five years. He owns a farm of eighty-three acres of good land. Mrs. S. is united with the Christian Church. His political views are Democratic. LEMUEL STEPHENSON, farmer, P. 0. Ripley, fourth son of Robert P. and Mary Stephenson, was born on his father's farm, near Ripley, March 18. 1832. He was reared on a farm and educated in the schools of Delaware, Ohio. He taught school one term, then engaged in the grocery business in Ripley with Ephraim Stephenson, and pursued it one year, then returned to his farm and followed agriculture and horticulture up to 1874, when he turned his attention to the dairy business, his present avocation. He was married, February 21, 1856, to Miss Sarah E. Devore, daughter of Nicholas and Hestoria Devore. Mrs. S. was born in this county and died February 23, 1858, leaving one child—George W., now deceased. Mr. S. again married December 22, 1860. This time to Miss Emily Wilson, daughter of Jacob T. Wilson, a native of Huntington Township, where she was born February 9, 1838. Four children were the fruits of this union, of these three are living—Mary M., born November 13, 1861, wife of W. T. Vance ; Amasa, born October 12, 1865; and Anna L., born August 21, 1860 ; Wady (deceased), born August 27, 1863,' and died August 1, 1864. Mr. Stephenson and family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Politically, he is an advocate of Democracy. During the late war, he was Captain of Company B, of the Brown County Militia. WILLIAM R. STEPHENSON, farmer, P. 0. Ripley, son of Robert P. and Mary Stephenson, was born near Ripley May 12, 1843. He was brought up to farming and was educated in the common schools of the neighborhood. He took a commercial course in Grundy's College and graduated in March, 1864. He began reading 88 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: law, in 1872, with W. H. Sly, of Ripley, and was admitted to practice in the Circuit Court in September, 1874. He practiced his profession there one year, then engaged in buying and shipping tobacco at Logan s Gap till 1880. He resumed his law practice in Ripley, and, in the early part of 1881, took charge of his father's farm. November 7, 1879, he was married to Miss Sarah B. Myers, daughter of James and Salina Myers. Two children were born to this marriage, viz. : Myrtie L. and James R. Mr. Stephenson is identified with the Masonic body and Knights of Pythias. Politically, he is a Democrat. A. J. STIVERS, banker, Ripley, is a son of Robert and Jane (Meharry) Stivers. His maternal relatives were among the respected families of Virginia, who subsequently settled in Pennsylvania, where Robert was born. He moved to the West at an early day, and located in Adams County, where he was married. He was among those of the early pioneers of that county, and resided there unlil his death, which occurred in 1855. The subject of this sketch was born on the homestead in 1818. His early educational advantages were limited, and, when he had attained his majority, moved to Ripley and began the labor of life with nothing but his energies and ambition for capital. He secured a position with A. Leggett, a prominent merchant of that day, as a clerk, which proved to be the foundation stone of his success. After a service of some years, he was admitted a partner; and the firm of Leggett & Stivers did a large business in pork and general stock. In the fall, of 1847, he was called to fill the position as Teller of the Farmers, Branch of the State Bank of Ohio, in which institution he has since been an officer. His election to the position of Cashier, in 1877, he respectfully declined, feeling its duties too great. Mr. S. has for years been largely engaged in the trade of leaf tobacco, flour and pork, and his success is due to his tireless industry and unquailing purpose, making every opportunity useful. He was united in marriage to Miss Harriet N. daughter of John McLain, in 1845. She died in 1851. His present wife, Mrs. Kate Stivers, was a daughter of John T. Maddox, an early pioneer of Adams County. To this union two children have been born—John R. and Frank A., both residing at home. Mr. Stivers is a strong advocate of temperance, and has filled offices of trust. Politically, he is an adherent of Republican principles, and a descendant of the Old-Line Whigs. MARION TWEED, farmer, P. O. Ripley, eldest son of John and Mary Tweed, was born in Union Township September 22, 1836. He passed his early life on his father’s farm and received his education in the district schools of his native place. His father died, and, when he was of age, he took charge of the homestead, which he managed till 1866. May-, 1864, he enlisted in Company B, One Hundred and Seventy-second Regiment, Ohio National Guard. He acted in the capacity of Corporal, and was discharged September following his enlistment. February 5, 1868, he was married to Mariam D. Day, a native of Pleasant Township, and a daughter of Ellis and Mariam D. Day. She was born October 30, 1841. They have one son—Hugh Ellis, born November 11, 1868. In 1871, Mr. Tweed purchased his present farm, which contains 100 acres, valued at $100 per acre. He is by occupation an agriculturist, and devotes his chief attention to cultivating tobacco. He raises from 10,000 to 21,000 pounds annually. Mrs. Tweed is a member of the Disciples' Church of Georgetown. In politics, he is an advocate of Republicanism. JOSEPH WILES, farmer, P. O. Ripley, second son of Christian and Elizabeth Wiles, was born in Union Township March 17, 1827. He was reared a farmer boy and was educated in the common schools of the day. November 18, 1854, he was married to Mary A., a daughter of Charles and Jane (Wiles) Kimball. She was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, March 10, 1826. Of six children by this union, four are living, viz. : Elizabeth J.. born September 15, 1855 (wife of Thomas Whisner) ; Sarah E., born February 11, 1860 George W., born May 9, 1864, and Moses K., born February 10, 1868. Joseph C. and Caroline are deceased. In 1855, Mr. Wiles located on his present farm. He is by occupation a farmer, and devotes most of his attention to growing tobacco, in which he has been successful. He owns a farm of 100 acres of well-improved land. UNION TOWNSHIP - 89 WILLIAM P. WILES, farmer, P. O. Ripley, a native of Union Township, was born January 17, 1830. His parents, Christian and Elizabeth (Pettyjohn) Wiles, were natives of Lancaster County, Penn. Mr. Wiles was born June 20, 1791, and Mrs. Wiles April 9, 1802. Mr. Wiles, parents were Christian, Sr., and Catharine Wiles. The former was born in 1760, and the latter in 1769. They came down the Ohio River, from Pennsylvania, in the year 1809, and located in Union Township. Mr. Wiles was the first Sheriff of Brown County. Ripley was then known as Stanton, and was but a small river village. He filled the office of Justice of the Peace in Stanton for a number of years, and died February 13, 1837, aged 77. Mrs. W. died April 17, 1846, at the same age. Mr. W., the father of our subject, passed most of his early life in Brown County. In 1824, he purchased a farm of 60 acres, and subsequent additions made him 275 acres at his death. He cleared up a farm and followed its pursuits all his life. He was one of the original members of the Ripley &. Bradysville Turnpike Co. He was a patriot in the war of 1812, and died March 7, 1860. Mrs. W.,s death occurred April 13, 1881. William, the subject of this sketch, was reared to maturity on his father’s farm. He was married, January 21, 1857, to Miss Victoria J. Devoreo daughter of Nicholas F. and Hestoria Devore. Mrs. Wiles was born in Brown County, and died September 1, 1860, leaving one child—Hestoria L., wife of Marion Young. November 17, 1863, Mr. Wiles was again married to Hannah Martin, a native of this township, where she was born August 21, 1840. She was a daughter of Samuel and Rachel Martin. Two children were the fruits of this union—Georgiana, born July, 1865, and William M., born March 23, 1871. Mr. Wiles is connected with the Christian Church, and Mrs. W. with the Methodists. He is prominently associated with the Grange and in politics is Democratic. He owns a farm of 85 acres and is engaged in agriculture and stock-raising. N. P. WILES, merchant, Ripley, is a son of Joseph B. and Harriet (Bayne) Wiles. He (Joseph B.) was a native of Pennsylvania, and a son of Christian Wiles, who located and settled on a farm upon which the busy city of Ripley now stands. He became popular as a pioneer, and was Sheriff of the county some years, and resided in the county during his life. Joseph B. was raised on the homestead, and in connection with farming engaged in the transportation and sale of live stock in fiat-boats to New Orleans. He died at his home in this township in 1880, in the seventy-sixth year of his age. The subject of this sketch was born on the homestead in 1831, and until sixteen years of age worked on the farm, and was sent to school. Subsequently, he attended the public schools at Ripley and assisted his father in the store. His educational studies were completed in the college at Yellow Springs, Greene County, from which he returned in 1854. In the fall of the same year he was married to Miss Juliette B., daughter of Elias Hathaway, who was an early pioneer of Brown, and came with a colony from Connecticut and Massachusetts. His father, Dr. Hathaway, was a pioneer physician, and in his profession attained great prominence and was widely known. Mr. Wiles is one of the oldest merchants of the city. He first engaged in the grocery trade many years ago ; at this time he, with his sons, commands a large patronage in groceries and dry goods. Their double store on Second street affords ample room for the large and well-selected stock, where the purchaser is treated with courteous and gentlemanly attention. The firm possess the push and enterprise of thorough business men, and are at all times alive to the wants of a customer. He is a Trustee and Deacon in the Presbyterian Church of this city, and has always taken an active interest in church affairs. His children are Harry N., Joseph B., Nellie H., L. Nathan, Edgar, and Leon S. AL BERT WHITE, grocer, Ripley. Mr. White began business in this city in 1866, opening on Main street, near the river. Subsequently, he entered into partnership with Mr. Devore, which firm continued until the spring of 1879, when the company dissolved, and Mr. White established himself in his present location, and is in the enjoyment of a well-earned trade. He was born in Clermont County, Ohio, in 1844, and is the youngest son of George B. and Elizabeth (Evans) White. He was a native of England and a graduate of Cambridge College, near London. He practiced law until he 90 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: received a commission from King George as Chaplain in the English Army, in which he served on the Island of Madras. At the close of his service, he set sail to America and located in Clermont County in 1843. He came to Ripley in 1848, and engaged in teaching school, which he followed until his death in 1851. Soon after his death, our subject entered the printing office of the Ohio State Journal at Columbus, Ohio, and remained two years. In 1864, he enlisted in the Fourth Ohio Independent Cavalry, and served until the close of the war. He participated at the battle of Atlanta July 21, and was assigned to McPherson's escort, and joined Sherman on his march to the sea. He was married in 1874 to Miss Mary Kendle, a native of this county, to whom were born three children ; one son, Frank, is living. She died in December, 1880, and he was again united to a sister, Sarah Kendle. Both were daughters of Leroy J. Kendle, of this county. Mr. White served as Township Treasurer two years, and is a member of the Blue Lodge of Masons. He has always contributed liberally to the Methodist Episcopal Church in which he feels an interest, and in all things pertaining to the advancement of religion and education. T. J. WHITE, Superintendent of Boyd Manufacturing Company, Levanna. Mr. White was born in Mason County, Ky., in 1845, and is a son of Peyton and Virginia (Owens) White, both natives of that State, where he died in d857. He left home when nineteen years of age, and three years after engaged as book-keeper in the lumber business at Maysville, Ky. In 1874, he came to Ripley, and engaged with the Boyd Manufacturing Company as traveling salesman, which business he followed until 1878, when he was installed as book-keeper for the company at Levanna, a position that he filled until 1881, when he was appointed to the superintendency of the mills at that place. He was married to Miss Anna B., daughter of Philip Rosman in 1877. Mr. White has been a member of the I. 0. 0. F. since 1869. Mr. and Mrs. White have a family of three children—Thomas J., Jr., John S. and Catharine. J. C. WINTERS, M. D., physician, Ripley, is a grandson of William Winters, who came from Kentucky to Clermont County, Ohio, in 1801, and settled on what was called the " Big Indian," between Felicity and Bethel. He purchased a large tract of land, upon which he settled, and where he resided until his death, in 1842. The parents of our subject, John and Margaret (Wells) Winters, were both natives of Kentucky, where he was born at Lexington in 1800, and brought by his father to Ohio. John was raised on the homestead, where be resided until 1830, when he moved to Brown County, where he passed the remainder of his days. His death occurred in 1871. He raised a family of nine children, eight of whom are living at this time. The subject of this sketch was the second child, and passed the earlier years of his life on the farm. At the age of twenty-one years, he began the study of medicine with Dr. McCormick, of Higginsport. In the winter of 1847-48, he took a course of lectures at the Ohio Medical College at Cincinnati, Ohio, and, after devoting the remaining time to study, returned to Cincinnati in July, completing medical education in a private hospital of that city. In March, 1850, he moved to this city, and began the practice of his profession, where he has thoroughly and satisfactorily established a large practice. His marriage to Miss Martha S., daughter of Z. and Sarah Hook, occurred June 3, 1852. Two children have been given to the blessing of this union, viz., E. H., at this time in Arizona for his health, and C. L., a resident of Des Moines, Iowa. The mother of Mrs. Winters is yet living with her daughter, in the eighty-eighth year of her age. The Doctor has been a member of the Presbyterian Church since 1844, and, aside from the duties of his many calls, always takes an active interest in church and educational advancement. J. L. WYLIE, physician, Ripley. This family inherit the true blood of the Scotch. Dr. Adam Wylie, the grandparent of our subject, was a native of Washington County, Penn. He was a practicing physician, and settled in Ripley in 1817, where he followed his profession with success until his death in 1839. Dr. Thomas Wylie, his son, was a graduate of Transylvania College, Lexington, Ky., in 1836, and began the practice of his profession soon after in New Orleans, La. Thence he moved to Natchez, Miss., and in 1838 moved to the southern part of Kentucky, and in the same year UNION TOWNSHIP - 91 was married to Miss Sarah, daughter of Seth Cook. He (Seth) was a pioneer, whose boyhood witnessed important events in the settlement of that State. The family of Dr. Thomas Wylie was raised in that State, near Lcxington. In 1844, he moved to Brown County, and located in Decatur, Byrd Township, and in 1858 removed to Ripley, and continued his practice until his death in 1864. His estimable widow survives, and is in the sixty-third year of her age. The subject of this sketch is the oldest of the four children born to his parents, and was born in Melburn, Ballard Co., Ky., February 7, 1844. Completing his educational studies in the high school of this city, he entered the Medical College at Cincinnati, Ohio, finishing his course after two terms and graduated with honors in 1862. Immediately after, he was commissioned Assistant Surgeon of the Ninetieth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served in the field four months. Returning home he followed his practice in this city until 1870, when he entered the Bellevue Hospital at New York City, completing a second degree, from which he graduated the following year. Same year, he returned to his home in Ripley, where he has been diligently at work in his professional calling. His marriage to Miss Elizao daughter of A. B. Martin, occurred in 1865. She was a native of Brown County, and has borne him five children, four of whom are living, viz.: Maud, Alexander, Thomas and Frank. The Doctor has a large and successful practice, and as a physician and a citizen is highly esteemed. He has been connected with the educational interest of the county many years, and was elected to the board April 3, 1882. He is also a Royal Arch Mason, and a popular and respected citizen. W. D. YOUNG, attorney at law and Mayor of Ripley, is a son of Omega and Nancy (Stayton) Young, and was born April 15, 1836. He is a grandson of Fountain Young, who was a soldier in the late war with Great Britain, and was killed at the battle of the Thames, in 1813. Omega Young was born in Rockingham County, N. C., March 23, 1797. He moved to Brown County from Floyd County, Ky., in 1807 and located in Higginsport. He was a shoemaker by trade, but afterward purchased a farm in Lewis Township, on which he settled and resided until 1853, when he removed to Pleasant Township, where he and his estimable lady are living in the full enjoyment of a ripe age. The advantages of education were few and limited, and having a large family, he devoted his attention largely to their educational culture and improvement. Of the fourteen children that were born to him, eleven are living ; nine of them were well qualified school teachers. He was an advocate of grammar and of temperance, and during his life acquired a thorough knowledge of history and theology. His distinguished loyalty to the Whig party and opposed sentiments to slavery were marked features of his well-spent life. At the organization of the Republican party, he united himself with it, and had since been an earnest advocate of its doctrines and principles. The subject of this biography was reared and brought up on the old homestead farm. In 1854, at the age of eighteen, he left the harvest field in time to prepare himself, and went to the Southwestern Normal Institute at Oxford, Butler Co., Ohio, where he remained in the pursurance of his studies five weeks. His education prior to this was obtained in the district schools of his native place. In 1853, he engaged in teaching, which he followed up to 1860, devoting his spare time to the reading of law. He entered the law office of Gen. Sellers and R. 4. Bower, of Georgetown, and in 1859 was admitted to the bar at Lebanon, Ohio. In 1860, he began the practice of law in Georgetown, and the same year edited the publication of the Brown County Republican, the first issue appearing on July 3. The following fall, he disposed of his interest to W. H. Sallyards. In 1861, he served three months in Company I, of the Twelfth Regiment Ohio Volunteers, after which be returned to Georgetown. In the spring of 1862, he removed to Cincinnati and opened a law office and remained until September, 1863, when he took up his residence in Ripley. He formed a partnership with Chambers Baird, with whom he continued until 1873, when the firm dissolved, and the subsequent fall Mr. Young formed partnership with C. A. Linn, now of Cincinnati. He remained with Mr. Linn as a partner till 1876, since which date he has been alone. Mr. Young has been called upon to fill various offices of honor and trust. In 1876, he was chosen Mayor of Ripley, and April 4, 1882, was elected for the fourth term. Mayor 92 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: Young is a gentleman of honor and one of the most successful practitioners at the Brown County bar. He entered the arena of life with no resources but his own, and has through diligence and judicious use and improvement of opportunities, achieved an honorable and merited success. He has always displayed a prominent interest in all worthy puolic enterprises, and especially of an educational character. In 1856, he assisted in the organization of the National Normal School at Lebanon, Ohio. He celebrated his marriage in 1863, with Miss Virginia Johnson, daughter of Baker Johnson, and a native of Camden County, N. J. Six children were the fruits of this union ; of these four are living, viz : Cora, Hattie V., Eugene R. and Florence L. Willie B. and Clarence are deceased. G. F. YOUNG, tobacco dealer, Ripley, is a son of Robert L. and Mary (Dugan) Young, natives of Kentucky, who settled in Lewis Township, Brown County, in 1832. Her death occurred in that township in 1852. Prior to the rebellion, he was largely engaged on the river in freight transportation between Cincinnati and New Orleans, and ran the largest freight boat to and from these ports. The vessel was finaly lost, being crushed by a ship at New Orleans. Since the war, he has been extensively engaged in the tobacco trade in connection with his son, Alfred, and they are reputed as the largest dealers in the latter named city. He retains his rcsidence at Higgins- port, where the subject of this sketch was born in 1844. In August, 1862, he enlisted in the First Ohio Cavalry, Company F, and did active service until he was wounded at the battle of Stone River, and was honorably discharged from the service April 16, 1863. Mr. Young became engaged in the pork and tobacco trade with Stephenson & Thompson, of this city, with whom he was associated some years. In 1877, he established himself in the tobacco trade at his storehouse on Third street, where he has since been actively and successfully engaged. His shipments of tobacco average 100 hogsheads per annum, and he employs men who are constantly packing and shipping. Mr. Young was joined in wedlock to Miss Hannah Stephenson, of Ripley, by Daniel Gaddis, on the 29th day of March, 1869. To this union two children have been born, one of whom is living, viz.: Ada. George F. deceased. LEWIS TOWNSHIP DAVID BARR, farmer, P. 0. Higginsport, son of Peter Barr, and grandson of Christopher and Christian Hoes Barr, all of whom are represented in the pioneer pages of this work. David, his father's eldest son, was born February 8, 1807, in Lincoln County, N. C., and since October, 1811, has been a resident of Lewis Township, Brown County, Ohio. He well remembers the journey with the teams over the mountains, and many incidents of note. On arriving, the parents found (though not unexpected), a dense, unbroken wilderness, which David assisted in transforming into productive fields. He has been a hard worker through life, a good manager, and is now possessed of 360 acres of good land. In early life, his school privileges were limited, but he was apt, and by close application and self-exertion, he acquired a medium education. These possessions, combined with his honor and trust, are, no doubt, the cause of him having been chosen to fill the varions important positions-such as Township Trustee, twenty years ; Justice, three years ; Local School Director, thirty-six years ; and many times a member of the Board of Education. He is an enterprising citizen, and always stands ready to advance anything that he thinks will benefit the county. He is a man of medium size, through life has possessed fair health, and now, at the age of seventy-six years, labors as hard as if only in the meridian of life. Politically, he is a Democrat, casting his first vote for Jackson. His first wife was Christena Powell, born in Kentucky March 18, 1813, and died in Ohio May 4, 1849. Her eight children are all living. Mr. Barr's present wife was Melissa, daughter of Samuel Ellis. She was born in Brown County, Ohio, November 18, 1821. The issue of this union is three children, all living. LEWIS TOWNSHIP - 93 ISAAC BARTLOW, retired, son of Isaac Bartlow, Sr., whose history appears under the sketch of F. M. Bartlowo was born November 23, 1817, on Bullskin Creek, Lewis Township, Brown Co., Ohio. He was raised as the majority of boys were in those pioneer days, to fell the trees, roll logs, and clear up fields. His education, like that or many others, was obtained by walking several miles through the dense forest to school. As a son, he was dutiful and attentive at home, assisting his father, who was one of large farmers of the county. Farming claimed his undivided attention until 1878, when he retired, and located in the village of Higginsport. He remained at home until twenty-six years of age. Four years prior, his right foot was torn almost from his limb by one of the first threshing machines of the country. It was replaced, and has healed, but in an unnatural position, which has crippled him for life, but, notwithstanding this disadvantage, he has passed over threescore years with success. His place of residence was Clermont County, Ohio, from March 14, 1843, when he was married. His wife was Miss Cyntheanna, danghter of Thomas West, an early settler in Lewis Township. Mrs. Bartlow was Worn August 7, 1822, in Brown County, where she was raised and educated. She and husband are parents of three children, viz. : Granville W., Lafayette and Emma B., wife of William M. Gardner. F. M. BARTLOW, farmer, P. O. Smith’s Landing, Clermont Co., Ohio, is a son of Isaac Bartlow, Sr., who was born November 16, 1778, in New Jersey. He was left motherless at about the age of three years, and soon fell under the care of a stepmother, whose treatment he did not like, and when seventeen years old he, with his elder brother James, came West, and after stopping for a time in Kentucky, came to Ohio about 1801 or 1802, and located on Bullskin Creek, near Clark’s Mill. Here he erected a saw-mill, which he conducted for several years, and then purchased a farm near by, and engaged in rural pnrsuits as superintendent. He continued at this until 1831, when he located on the Higginsport & Utopia pike, where he owned a farm of 640 acres. He devoted nearly twenty years in clearing up this farm, when (September 28, 1850) his death occurred. He was twice married—first, to Elizabeth Figgins, by whom he had eleven children, viz. : Anna, Sarah, Melvey, Jane, Darius, Elizabeth, Nellie, Maria, Amanda, Isaac and Leathey. The second companion was Elizabeth Mohn, sister of Lewis Mohn, whose history appears in this volume ; to this union was given seven children, viz. : Henry, Caroline, James, William, Joseph, Benjamin and Franklin. Mr. Bartlow's third wife was Julia Owens, who was born in Kentucky, November 3, 1810, and to this union was given one child, viz.: F. M. Isaac Bart- low, Sr., was for many years a member of the Christian Church. He was what is commonly called " a natural genius," never having learned any trade, yet he made the finest of firearm locks and steel and silver instruments, such as lances, penknives, etc. There is now one of his lances in the possession of Dr. McCormack, of Augusta, Ky. He was a man of more than ordinary talent and skill, and was widely known. F. M., his nineteenth child, was born February 17, 1850, in Lewis Township, Brown County, Ohio, where he has always resided. He received his education in the common schools, and early learned the rudiments of farming, though his father died when he was but five years old. His mother now resides with him on the old farm, where he raises corn, wheat and tobacco, giving special attention to the latter. He was married to Melinda Jernegan, of Clermont County, born in 1847. The issue of this union is four children, viz. : Lucy E., Lewis H., Orlando M. and Minnie M. LEWIS BOLENDER, farmer, P. O. Higginsport. This gentleman is a descend- ant of a noble progenitor and pioneer, Stephen Bolender, and was born January 29, 1826, in Lewis Township, Brown County, Ohio. He grew to manhood on his father,s farm and assisted in clearing it up. During his early life, he enjoyed the common schools of that day, and remained at home until 1850, when he, with his brother, purchased a part of his present farm, and two years later married Cyntheanna Love, a descendant of Alexander Love, elsewhere mentioned in this work. She was born in Franklin Township, Clermont County, Ohio, July 5, 1834, where she was raised, educated and married. Early in their united life, they settled on his farm, where they still live, and have taken it from a dense forest to a well-improved farm of 250 acres. His principal 94 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: crops are corn, wheat and tobacco. Mr. and Mrs. Bolender are the parents of nine children, of whom seven are now living. JOHN W. BOLENDER, farmer, P. 0. Higginsport, brother of Lewis Bolender, whose biography appears above, was born in Lewis Township August 12, 1828. His early life was spent in the common schools of that day, and in assisting his father in the farm duties. He remained at home until November 7, 1850, when he married Sophia Richey, born in Clermont County, Ohio, in December, 1831, where she was raised and educated. The month after their marriage, they settled on the farm he now owns, which consists of 175 acres under fair cultivation. This he has mostly taken from the primeval forest to its present condition, through his own untiring efforts. He early learned the rudiments of farming, which has been his lifelong occupation, and now makes a specialty of tobacco-raising. He is one of the well-to-do citizens of the township, in which he has served as Trustee several terms with due credit and honor. Mr. and Mrs. Bolender are the parents of ten children, eight living. S. N. BOLENDER, farmer, P. 0. Feesburg, is a son of Stephen Bolender, and grandson of Stephen Bolender, Sr., whose history will be seen elsewhere in this volume. S. N. was born in Lewis Township, Brown County, Ohio, May 10, 1840. Farming was his chosen pursuit. He remained at his parental home until October 15, 1877, when he married Euphrazy Hendrickson, who was born in Clermont County, Ohio, January 1, 1845, and died October 20, 1881, a member of the Christian Church. She was a companion of true and honest spirit, and her death was a sore loss-having lived a united life four years and five days. Mr. Bolender still lives on his farm of 103 acres in Taylor's Survey. The farm is mostly under cultivation, and is well tilled by him. He is one of the well-to-do citizens, and is willing to encourage all enterprises beneficial to self and community. He possesses good health and is puissant, which he inherited of his noble ancestors, who were early settlers of this county. His political views are with the Democratic party. JOSEPH BOLENDER, farmer, P. 0. Feesburg, is a son of Stephen Bolender, Jr., and a grandson of Stephen Bolender, Sr., both of whom are spoken of in the body of this history ; hence we here record only a brief sketch of the subject, Joseph Bolender, who was born on April 8, 1822, in Brown County, Ohio, where he received a common school education, and was raised to farm life. He has devoted his time to his chosen occupation, ."arming, in which he was quite successful, and now owns 560 acres of good land in this county. Whilst the result of his labors shows that he is a man who has always practiced economy in its strictest sense, yet he always stands ready and willing to contribute to the interest and welfare of any enterprise having for its effect the good of mankind, or of the. community. Politically, he is a Democrat. Socially and morally, he has always stood high in the esteem of his community and the township, which is evinccd by his having been elected to the office of Land Appraiser a period of twenty years. His interest in the cause of education is fully realized by knowing that out of a period of thirty years, he has held the office of local director, and quite frequently been a member of the Board of Education. His marriage was celebrated October 21, 1847, with Lydia A., daughter of David and Mary Martin, early settlers of this county. Mrs. Bolender was born April 21, 1830, in Lewis Township. To this union have been given six children, of whom five are now living, viz.: Walter C., Angeline, Lizzie, Charles S. and Isadora. Mr. and Mrs. Bolender are both members of the Christian Church, in which he has served as " Financial Elder" for many years. They are well situated, and in possession of plenty of this world's goods. WILLIAM F. BOLENDER, farmer, P. O. Feesburg, is a son of Joel and a great-grandson of Stephen Bolender, who was a local minister in the pioneer days of Brown County, and whose history appears in this volume. The grandfather, Jacob Bolender, was one of the pioneers of what is now Clermont County, where he died; and the father of our subject was born in the same county in 1823, where he has ever since resided, and has been a man of large estate which he has divided with his children, and lives a very quiet farm life. Of his eight children, six are now living, of whom our subject is the third ; he was born in Clermont County, Ohio, Decem- LEWIS TOWNSHIP - 95 ber 1, 1851 ; raised to farm life and acquired a common school education. On December 30, 1880, his nuptials were celebrated with Hattie M. Campbell, a native of Brown County, horn November 28, 1861. To this union one child, Joel D., was given November 2, 1881. Mr. Bolender purchased his present farm of 100 acres in 1880, where he has since resided. DAVID BOLES, blacksmith, Higginsport, was born in Pleasant Township in 1824, and is a son of William and Martha (Dickison) Boles, who were both natives of Pennsylvania, where they married and had born to them five children. About the close of the war of 1812, they emigrated to Ohio and settled where our subject was born. Here he became a small land owner and conducted his trade (blacksmithing) until about 1850, when his age required him to retire. He was one of the early smiths of the county and filled an important space in its history as such. He buried his wife in 1837, by whom he had twelve children, nine now living in various parts of the United States. William married for his second wife Mrs. Elizabeth Neal, with whom he lived until his death in 1864, at which time he resided in Shelby County, Ind. The subject of this sketch, the tenth child, was born in 1824, and raised in his native county, obtaining a common school education. At the age of twenty, he engaged in the trade of his choice, which he still follows, and has been located in Higginsport since 1859. The early part of his mechanical life was spent in Indiana. He is now one of three smiths in town, and by his mechanical skill and courteous treatment to his customers has his share of trade. He has been thrice married-in 1848, to Mary J. Dixson, who was a native of this county, and died five years aftdr their union, leaving one child, now living ; his second marriage was celebrated with Catherine Dunham, of Indiana, who died in 1857, leaving two children, one now living ; his third and present wife was Elizabeth A. Burgett, of Brown County, Ohio, by whom he has one child. JOSEPH W. BROOKBANK, carpenter, Higginsport, is the son of James Brookbank, who was born in Maryland September 13, 1791, of English parentage, and grandson of Abraham Brookbank, who was born in England in 1764, and emigrated to America when quite a boy ; he was many times in the presence of Gen. Washington, but was too young to share in the military duties of the Continental war. By occupation, he became a house-joiner, but in later years followed farming. About the year 1801, he and family settled in Washington County, Ky., where he resided until his removal to Ohio in 1816, where he purchased 160 acres of land (jointly with his son) in Lewis Township. After spending a few days in their tent, they erected and moved into a rude log or pole cabin. He cultivated this land until 1838, when he moved to Higginsport, where he died, in 1846, aged eighty-two years ; his wife preceded him, April 3, 1840 ; her maiden name was Muriel Watson, and she was the mother of four children, all now deceased, except James, the father of Joseph, who was the eldest, and who, from early in the present century, resided in Kentucky, where he married in 1816. As he was a wheelright, be never followed farming. He located in Higginsport about 1822, and conducted his trade as long as there was a demand for his labor, but finally inventive genius had rapid methods of performing this labor, and he engaged in turning for cabinet-making ; this occupation, in 1840, was succeeded by the shoemaking, to which he devoted his time until March 10,1849, when his death occurred. He was a patriot in the war of 1812. He was twice married-first, to Nancy Cartright, a native of Kentucky, who was the mother of four children, two now living ; his second wife was Bridget Bonwell, who was born in Bracken County, Ky., September 19, 1802, and died in Ohio June 10, 1866; she was the mother of twenty children, of whom five are now living, of these, Joseph W. is the eldest, and was born in Lewis Township, April 11, 1822 ; he enjoyed few school privileges in the pioneer log huts, and hence acquired but a limited education. In 1846, he engaged in the carpentering trade, and has since mostly devoted his time to it. He has seen nearly every house built in Higginsport. He was married December 31, 1852, to Frances E. Lawrence, a native of Lewis Township. She and husband were schoolmates in early life. She died March 31, 1863, aged thirty-four years four months and nineteen days ; she was the mother of four children, of whom two survive-Fletcher K. and Franklin C. 96 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES : EDWARD CASSAT, cabinet-maker, Higginsport. Dennis Cassat, father of our subject, was born in the State of New York, July 5, 1804, but, from eight or nine years of age, was brought up near Lebanon, Warren Co., Ohio, and in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1831, he came to Higginsport, where he remained until his death, March 8, 1878. He was by occupation a cabinet-maker, and was one of the early mechanics of the village, where he labored at his trade until his death. He was an excellent and finished workman, which, coupled with his honorable principles, brought him a fair patronage. He embraced the religion of the Methodist Episcopal Church in early life, and was a much devoted member through life. In 1839, he, with Mr. Patterson, was instrumental in erecting an edifice in which to worship in Higginsport. In May, 1833, he was married to Isabelle York, born in Brown County April 22, 1808, and died July 1, 1876. He and wife walked in harmony with true faith and unflinching fidelity in the Methodist Episcopal Church for many years. Their family was small, consisting of only three children, of whom Edward, the subject of this sketch, is the only surviving member. He was born March 4, 1845, the day of President Polk's Inauguration as Chief Magistrate of the United States. His place of nativity is Higginsport, where he has ever since resided. He attended the school of his native town, and early in life commenced laboring in the shop with his father ; he soon became master of the trade, and, since 1870. has conducted the business alone. He, and his father before him, is favored with a respectable patronage. He was united in marriage, May 16, 1877, with Elizabeth Dean, of Bracken County, Ky., but a native of Ohio. To this union have been given three children, viz., Isabelle M., Gracie D. and Edward B. WILLIAM W. CLARK, retired farmer, P. 0. Higginsport, is a grandson of Joseph and Sarah Clark, who are mentioned in the Lewis Township history, and a son of John Clark, who was born on Gen. Washington's birthday, February 22, 1785, and when ten years old, with his parents, came to the Northwest Territory and located in what is now Lewis Township, Brown Co., Ohio, on a stream called Bullskin Creek ; here he grew to manhood and assisted his parents, as he was the eldest child, to obtain the necessaries of life in the primeval forest. He grew to be a man of five feet eleven inches high, rather spare, with a strong constitution and great energy. He gave his parents the benefit of his time until March 17, 1808, when he married Nelly Ryan, a native of Kentucky, born November 28, 1787. At the beginning of their united life, they settled in the forests that subsequently became Lewis Township, where he devoted his entire life to clearing and farming. He was a man of good habits, and with his wife for many years a member of the Presbyterian Church, in which he served as Deacon the greater part of his membership. His health was good to his death, which occurred April 19, 1853, his widow passed away December 12, 1869. Of their eleven children five are now living—William W., the fifth in number, was born September 24, 1817, in Lewis Township, Brown Co.; Ohio, where be received a common school education, and devoted his rime at home until fifteen years of age, when he engaged as clerk in a store in Augusta, Ky., and subsequently in a store kept by William Clark, near Clark's Mill, in Lewis Township. His next pursuit was as trader on the Ohio River to New Orleans, in which capacity he grew from small beginnings to be a prominent boatman. His trading down the river was by means of flat-boats, after which steamers were introduced. While in the Southern city he was many times exposed to the yellow fever, from which he once suffered. He married Nancy Porter, a native of this county, and in 1847 settled on the farm which now consists of 440 acres under good cultivation and improvement. This he successfully superintends, and is one of the enterprising citizens of the township. Mr. and Mrs. Clark are the parents of two daughters, both now married. JOSEPH COCHRAN, farmer and banker, Georgetown, Ohio, was born January 14, 1810, in what is now Huntington Township, Brown County, and is the eldest of thirteen children of Gen. John Cochran. He was reared on his native farm, where he remained until he reached his majority and learned the business of farming, which he has since followed with much success. The facilities for acquiring an education in his boyhood days were very meager, and the schooling he obtained was quite limited, LEWIS TOWNSHIP - 97 but by close application to the various branches of business in which he has been engaged, he has become possessed of a fair commercial knowledge. He commenced life with little or no means, but by his energy and determination he has succeeded in becoming one of the wealthiest citizens of the county, as well as one of its most successful farmers. He resides on his farm in Lewis Township, where he is surrounded with the comforts and conveniences of rural life. He was an active spirit in the organization of the First National Bank of Georgetown, in the spring of 1882, became a large stockholder, member of the Board of Directors and was chosen the first President. He is a member of the Eden Methodist Episcopal Church and one of its trustees. The characteristics of the Cochran family have been longevity and strong constitutions, most of them having sandy or .brown hair and light eyes. The subject of this sketch is one of the ten surviving children of his father. He was married, to Margaret Gilbert, a native of Brown County, and a daughter of William Gilbert, a farmer and trader in Huntington Township and a native of Virginia. , By this marriage seven children were born, two daughters and five sons, of whom only two survive—Robert and Samuel. Mrs. Cochran died in 1855. Mr. Cochran for his second wife married Mrs. Mary McFarland. SAMUEL COCHRAN, farmer, P. O. Georgetown. This gentleman is a son of Joseph Cochran, whose sketch appears above. He was born October 23, 1842, in Huntington Township, Brown County, but from a child he has been a resident of Lewis Township, where he matured and enjoyed the usual common school priveleges. He remained at home until the spring of 1861, when he was prompted to enlist and assist in suppressing the rebellion. He enlisted in Company I, Twelfth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Capt., Hays, and served three months. At the expiration of his term, he re-enlisted in Company F, Seventieth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, for three years, passing through several severe battles, viz.: Pittsburg Landing, Corinth, Vieksburg, Atlanta, Chattanooga, and many others of not so much importance. He accompanied Sherman in his march to the sea, and was one of the few fortunate ones who returned home uninjured. He resumed farming, but in the spring of 1867 went to Montana, remaining two years, since which he has been a resident of the county in which he was born: He is now one of the well-to-do citizens of Lewis Township, owning a farm of 300 acres under good cultivation and well improved. He rs genial and hospitable, and willing to encourage all enterprises, having for their effect the good of the community. 'His marriage was celebrated with Matilda J. Dugan, December 25,1873, the fruits of which are four children. ELDER JACKSON P. DAUGHERTY, pastor of the Christian Church, Higginsport, was born in Union Township, Brown County, Ohio, May 5, 1819, on the farm now occupied by R. P. Cahall, Esq., four miles northwest of Ripley. He is the son of James and Mary (Kirkpatrick) Daugherty, who came from Westmoreland County, Penn., and settled in what is now Brown County, shortly before their marriage, which was solemnized in 1799. The Kirkpatrick family was quite large, and settled in the present limits of the county when yet a wilderness. Of James Daugherty's relatives none came West save one brother, Francis, who settled in Pleasant Township, three miles south of Georgetown, and was afterward familiarly known as " Uncle Frank Daugherty," during his thirty years, residence in the county. Elder Daugherty is the eighth child of a family of ten children, three sons and seven daughters. Of that number, Mrs. Rachel J. Manchester, Mrs. Louisa Mitchell and the subject of this sketch are the only survivors. Elder Daugherty was married August 17, 1840, to Mrs. Jane, widow of William Denniston, of Ripley, Ohio, and daughter of the late William and Mary (Blair) Barnet, who came from Tennessee and settled in what is now Brown County, Ohio, in 1813. The officiating minister at the marriage was Elder C. S. Manchester. Mrs. Daugherty had by her first husband two children, and by the present one, eight, of whom they have raised one son and seven daughters, all of whom are now living. These children all reside in the countye and have married as follows : Miss Elvena M. Savage, Josiah Richey, Cary Mitchell, John H. Pangburn, D. S. Guthrie, M. D., Lewis Lyon, A. P. Cahall and Lewis Meranda. The subject of this sketch was 98 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: left an orphan at the age of seven years, his father having died in September, 1826. Although his mother remained to care for the family, yet he, having an early ambition to make his own living, and to obtain, at least, a common English education, soon set out to work for wages in the summer, and attend school in the winter. He continued this method of schooling himself until the age of nineteen, when he commenced teaching in the same house in which he had received most of his instruction. Since then he has taught twenty-three years in the same district, averaging six months in the year, besides teaching four years elsewhere. He embraced the Christian religion, and united with the Christian Church at Pisgah, in Union Township, November, 1842. As a member of the church, he has continued in fellowship and communion ever since. His convictions of duty led him to unite with the Southern Ohio Christian Conference, and commenced preaching the Gospel in September, 1849. At the earnest request of his brethren, he was ordained to the work of the ministry September 15, 1850, and has ever since sustained the relation of pastor in the bounds of said Conference (with but a brief exception while on a Western tour for his health), having had the care of from two to four churches all the time. For the first fifteen years of his ministry, he rode an an average about 700 miles annually, between nightfall and sunrise, in order to preach the Gospel ; thus enabling him to devote five days in the week to the work of teaching school during the fall and winter, and farming during the summer. Since 1869, he has made the ministry his principal occupation, and is now pastor of the Christian Church at Higginsport, and Union Church on Shinkle,s Ridge, having taken the care of the former in 1874. BENJAMIN F. DAY, farmer, P. 0. Feesburg, is a son of Mark and Lina E. (Carter) Day, who were natives of Pennsylvania, and in early life came to Bracken County, Ky., where they married, in 1801, and eleven years later, moved to Ohio with five children, viz. : William, Asa, Susan, Anna and John C. Mark and family settled on F. Taylor,s survey, on the farm now owned by our subject, and were the first permanent settlers on the farm, which, of course, was all in the wilds of nature. They soon leveled the trees, and opened a spot on which to erect a log hut, wherein they moved and began life in earnest. It was not long until several acres of tillable land was the result of their own labor, as they had invested all their means in the 100 acres, and could not hire help. Mark lived to see most of his farm under cultivation, and endured many privations. During life he possessed good health, and was of large and robust frame. In 1851, he died, aged nearly eighty-one years. His wife survived until about 1871, when she, too,- entered her final rest. Of their fifteen children, thirteen became heads of families, and six are now living, viz. : Benjamin F., Mary E., Joseph L., Conrod B., George W. and Malinda. Benjamin F. is the eldest living, and few at the age of sixty-seven years can say as he can—that he was born and raised on, and now owns, the home farm, never having resided anywhere save on the farm of his birth. It consists of 122 acres, and is fairly improved. Their buildings have been destroyed by fire several times. He is one of the well-to-do farmers of Lewis Township, and politically is a Democrat, as was his father before him. He and wife are both members of the Christian Church, and are the parents of six children, of whom five are now living, viz. : Maria J., Mary F., William A., Mark E. and Samuel E. G. W. DRAKE, ex-County Treasurer, Higginsport, is a son of Cornelius Drake, who was born in New Jersey in 1781, and a grandson of John Drake, who participated in the continental war, and assisted in liberating our country from English tyranny. Cornelius was raised to farming, which received his lifetime attention. He reached his majority in his native State, but early in the present century came to Mason County, Ky., where he married Frances (commonly called Fanny) Witherspoon, a native of Culpeper County, Va. She was born in 1785, and came to Kentucky in her teens, with her parents. Soon after Cornelius and Fanny were married, they settled in Pleasant Township, Brown. County, Ohio, where they ever after remained; he died of Cholera June 14,1833, and Fanny remained his widow nearly forty years. when she, too, entered her final rest. They were the parents of fifteen children, ten boys and five girls. Of that number five sons and three daughters are now living. One of the deceased sons LEWIS TOWNSHIP - 99 died of cholera in the same year as his father. Of those living, George W. is the second youngest, and was born April 8, 1826, in Pleasant Township, of which he has always been a resident. He was left fatherless at an early age, and was reared exclusively by his widowed mother, with whom he lived as long as she kept honse. His life was devoted to farminge boating and carpentering, until 1873, when, in October of that year, he was elected to the offrce of County Treasurer. Two years later, he was re-elected to the same office, serving four consecutive years. While in office, he purchased a tract of 1,500 acres of timber land in Fleming County, Ky., where be engaged in saw-milling, soon after the expiration of his official term. He built a hut and remained two years, yet retained his citizenship in Ohio. During the year 1881, he was engaged in handling leaf tobacco. Mr. Drake started in life with no assistance, but with a capital of energy and determination, linked with judicious management, he rose to his present position. J. C. DUGAN, tobacco merchant, Higginsport, was born November 30,1794, on the North Branch of the Potomac River in Maryland, and is the first born of a family of twelve children. He was a son of Joseph Dugan, who came to Ohio in 1800, and Jesse ever after remained in the State. His wife, Christina Heizer, was a native of Virginia, but a resident of what is now Brown County, Ohio, from 1807 until her death, January 5, 1882. He preceeded her, dying in June, 1876, after a united life of threescore years. Of their ten children four are now living, viz.: Elizabeth, wife of J. M. Hite ; Deborah, widow of O. P. Williams ; Lewis, and J. C., whose name heads this sketch. Jesse Dugan devoted his early life to the farm and in Pleasant Township, but soon after his majority he engaged in the store business in Dover, Kentucky, and Levanna, Brown County. This was soon after the county was organized, and no doubt he was one of the first to keep store in the vicinity of Levanna. This business was succeeded by flat-boating down the river to New Orleans. To this he devoted about ten years of his life, and in the meantime he made two trips from New Orleans home on horseback. In 1832, be engaged in the retail store business in Higginsport, being the first merchant of any note in the town. Further mention will be made of him in the sketch of Higginsport. He was at one time elected to the office of County Treasurer, but on account of ill-health proffered a resignation, which was accepted. In 1858, office was again tendered him, when he accepted and was elected a member of the State Board of Equalization, to represent the counties of Brown and Clermont. He was a man whose charity was never exhausted and his hospitality was ever open to the needy, though his acts were unostentatious and seldom known, except to the recipient. Politically, he was a Democrat, and socially, a gentleman. his religious ideas harmonized with the Universalist doctrines, and, in 1840, he was instrumental in organizing a congregation in Higginsport. He died and his body lies in the Norman Cemetery, Pleasant Township, and we dare say, as husband, parent, friend, and citizen, he bad few superiors. Our subject, the youngest of his children, was born in Higginsport, Ohio, in 1839, was reared in his native town, and had the privileges of its schools. Since 1862, his time has been given to the tobacco trade, and now be purchases and ships annually about 200 hogsheads. Mr. Dugan, as his father before him, has filled various offices of honor and trust, and now is Clerk of the School Board of the village. His marriage to Miss Emma, daughter of Rev. P. M. Devore, was celebrated October 17, 1861. To this union have been given seven children, of whom five are now living. G. W. DUGAN, farmer and tobacco dealer, P. O. Higginsport. This gentleman is a brother to Jesse Dugan, mentioned in J. C. Dugan's sketch, and we will here place upon record the births of his brothers and sisters in the order in which they occurred. The parents were Joseph and Deborah (Norman) Dugan. Of their children, Jesse, the first, was born November 30, 1794 ; Elizabeth, August 21, 1796, married Adam Foor, and died, and he married her sister Deborah ; Basil, born April 23, 1799 ; Joseph, September 9, 1801 ; Deborah ; William, January 23, 1807 ; Ivy, April 3, 1809 ; Benjamin, November 30, 1811 ; Maria, September 4, 1813; Jackson, October 22, 1815 ; Perry, April 21, 1818, and G. Washington, March 1, 1821, in Pleasant Township, where he grew to manhood and acquired his education in the common schools of