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ANDREW BELTZ, proprietor of grist-mill; P. O. North Lewisburg; was born in ' Pennsylvania in 1815; is a son of Henry and Susanna Beltz, who were born in Loudoun Co., Va. ; they removed to Pennsylvania, where they lived till their decease. Our subject was reared in Pennsylvania, receiving his education in the subscription schools. His father was a miller, as was his brother, with whom he learned his trade. In 1840, he came to Ohio, living for awhile in Middleburg, after which he came to this place, and purchased a mill, which he operated for sixteen years, then purchased his present mill seat, which at the time was a factory, but he remodeled it, and. converted it into a flouring mill. The building is three stories in height, 30x50 feet, and constructed of brick. The power is derived from water brought through a race from Spring Creek, giving motion to three sets of buhrs. The mill is fitted up with the best and most approved patterns of machinery; this, in conjunction with his superior knowledge of the business, commands for him the confidence of his patrons, to whom he gives satisfaction. He is a gentleman well versed in his business, having had the experience of half a cen tury, and is undoubtedly the oldest miller in the county. He has been twice married; first with Nancy McClung, who bore him two children, both deceased. His second marriage was celebrated with Margaret Hutchinson, by whom he has had five children, all living- Emma V., James H., Ella, Otto and Ella Belle.
ELIAS P. BLACK, farmer; P. O. North Lewisburg; was born on the place where he now lives, in the year 1839, and is a son of Peter and Maria Black ; his father was born in Pennsylvania; his mother in the State of New Hampshire. They, with their parents, came to Ohio, and settled in this township in the year 1809. Maria, mother of Elias, is a daughter of Richmond and Lydia Hilliard. Peter Black's first location was on 106 acres of land, which was covered with a dense growth of timber and underbrush. In the very midst of a wilderness, he erected a small log cabin, into which he moved his family, and began the work of clearing and improving his land. He and his wife had the full brunt of the laborious work to perform, but by perseverance, they overcame the hardships and privations incident to pioneer life, and, after years of toil, succeeded in getting their land in shape to receive the improved implements of agriculture. They lived many years together, and enjoyed the fruits of their hard-earned labor before the hand of death separated them. He died in 1869, aged 73 years ; his wife is living, aged 75 years. They were parents of seven children, four living, viz., Francis M., Lydia A., Harriet B. and Elias P. The deceased are Benjamin, Elias and Delilah. Mr. B., Sr., was a very energetic man, and, as he had no money to buy land, when he came, he conceived the idea of going to the Scioto Valley to make sugar. He was in great peril, for the blood-thirsty red men at that time were very plenty, yet in their midst he labored three seasons, having many adventures with Indians and wolves. Their sugar was conveyed to Dayton through a wilderness, and sold for 2 1/2 and 3 cents per pound, which money paid for his first 106 acres of land. They were members of the P. M. Church, in which he was a prominent member. Our subject was raised where he resides, and owns 196 acres of fine land, all in cultivation and well-improved. Dec. 28, 1871, he was married to Leah, daughter of Samuel White, of Delaware Co., Ohio. He and his estimable wife are members of the P. M. Church, with which they have been connected fifteen years, and take much interest in religious matters. He is also a very prominent member of the church, having served in many official capacities.
PHILO BURNHAM, farmer; P. O. Woodstock; was born on the place where he now resides, April 14,1823; he is a son of Erastus and Betsy (Reed) Burnham. His father was born in Connecticut May 13, 1786. His mother was born in the same State Aug. 23, 1783. They were married in their native State March 14, 1814. After their marriage they remained in Connecticut until 1817, at which time
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they emigrated to Ohio by team, their journey occupying about forty days. They located on land now owned by Philo ; with them came Anson Howard and family, and together they erected a log cabin, into which they moved their families. Here they resided for some time, after which Mr. Howard purchased other land and moved away. His father only lived long enough to begin and goo fairly under way the work of clearing. He died Oct. 26, 1824. His wife survived him and reared their children, and departed this life Sept. 13, 1849. To them four children were born, all living, viz., Mary, now Mrs. Lyon, who resides in Iowa; Roger T., also lives in Iowa; Olive and Philo. Mrs. B. had been previously married to Jasper Woodworth, by whom she had three children, two of whom are living, viz., Asel and Charles, Sallie (Mrs. Topliff), deceased. Our subject was reared on the place he now owns. His early boyhood was passed as was usual with pioneer boys, plenty of work, such as clearing, rolling logs, etc. His education was received in the subscription school, and in which he fitted himself to be able to discharge the business relations of life. He remained with his widowed mother till near manhood, when he took a trip to Massachusetts, remaining one year, and upon his return labored another year, after which he again turned his face toward Massachusetts, where, Sept. 15, 1847, he was married to Charlotte, daughter of William and Jerusha Perkins, by whom he has had eight children, five of whom are living, viz., Annette, William P., Mary, Lotta and Philo. The deceased are Elizabeth, George and Asenath. Mrs. B.'s parents were born in Massachusetts, where they lived and died. To them six children were born, of whom five are living, viz., John, Asenath, George, Levi and Charlotte. Edwin (deceased). Her parents died at about the age of 60 years. After his marriage, Mr. B. returned to his Ohio home, where he has since given his attention to the duties pertaining to the farm. He owns 239 acres of valuable land, which is all in a good state of cultivation and well improved, making a very delightful home. He never has been a political aspirant, yet has held some of the township offices. He was a member of Co. D, 134th O. N. G., of which company he was chosen Captain before leaving home. The regiment was stationed at Bermuda Hundred, where its term of service expired. He returned to his home a mere skeleton of his former self, completely emaciated in bodily vigor. He is also a member of the I. 0. 0. F., order of Woodstock Lodge, No. 167. Mrs. B. was born in Massachusetts in 1826, Oct. 8.
YOUNG BUSSER, farmer; P. O. Woodstock ; was born in Pennsylvania in the year 1843. He is a son of W. T. and Elizabeth J. Busser, who were also born in the same State, and of whom mention is made in this work. Our subject was reared in Urbana, where he received his education, and, when old enough, assisted his father, who has been an extensive dealer in and manufacturer of tobacco and cigars. He remained with his father till he attained his majority, after which he began life for himself, and continued in the above business till he came on the farm where he now resides, in 1876. He has been twice married, first, in :868, with Amy Gard, by whom he had one child, Benjamin G. Mrs. Busser departed this life in 1871, aged 25 years. His second marriage was with Lucy P., daughter of George P. Howard, in 1873, by whom he has had three children-Howard, Celestine and Cotton. He was a member of Company A, 134th O. N. G., one-hundred-day men, and, at the expiration of his term of service, was discharged. He is a member of the First Methodist Episcopal Church of Urbana. His wife is a member of the Universalist Church of Woodstock. He is an honored member of the I. O. O. F., No. 48, of Urbana.
C. H. CHAPMAN, undertaker and dealer in furniture, North Lewisburg; was born in Onondaga Co., N. Y., in 1827; he is a son of Ezekiel and Lucretia (Post) Chapman, who were born in New York, where they resided till death; his father died in November, 1874, aged 82 years; his mother departed this life in 1873, aged 74; they were parents of seven children, three of whom are living-Charlotte, Harriet and Charles H.; the deceased are Mary, Moses, Eunice and Olive. Our subject's boyhood was passed in New York, and, while yet young, he removed to Houston Co., Minn., where he remained fifteen years, engaged in the undertaking and furniture business,
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after which he removed to Logan Co., Ohio, where twelve years were passed in the same pursuits. In 1878, he came to North Lewisburg and embarked in his present business; he carries a fine stock of plain and ornamental furniture, such as meets the demands of his many patrons. In 1857, he was married to Emeline, daughter of Hiram and Lydia (Baily) Howe, who has borne him seven children, four of whom are living,-John W., Archie M., Frank J. and Robert L.; the deceased are Don, William H. and Wayne. He and his estimable wife have been members of the Presbyterian Church for twenty-three years, and are exemplary Christian people. He is an honorable member and worthy brother of the order of Masonry.
DAVID CORBET, farmer; P. O. Woodstock; born in this township in the year 1827; he is a son of Amasa and Experience Corbet ; his father was born in New York State Aug. 17, 1803; he, with his parents, David and Mariam Corbet, removed to this township in the year 1815; they purchased land nearly a mile west of Woodstock, which became their permanent place of abode; their home was hewn from the very heart of a wilderness, and yet, in time, was cleared up and improved, and gotten in shape to receive the implements of agriculture. His grandfather only lived a few years after his coming when he sickened, and, from an overdose of saltpeter taken through mistake, died at the age of 40 years; his wife survived him, and died at the age of 73 years. His father was only 12 years old at the time of coming to Ohio, and, consequently, saw and did a full share of the great toil that was done in this country. His first purchase was of 173 acres of land, on which our subject now lives; here he made a permanent home till his decease, which occurred Sept. 7, 1861. His mother died Jan. 6, 1863 ; she was born June 15, 1804, and was a daughter of John Walburn, who came from Virginia in an early day, locating on the west side of Rush Township, where they resided for a number of years, then moved to Indiana, where they afterward died. To Amass Corbet and wife, ten children were born, eight of whom are living, viz., David, John, Olive M., Lewis, Benjamin, William H., Marion D. and Amass T.; the deceased are Martha and Mary. His grandfather and grandmother were parents of three children, all dead-Julia A., Amasa and Horace ; the last named was drowned in a well in 1817. Our subject was married to Lorinda, daughter of Henry and Barbara Stough, i n 1844 ; to them twelve children have been born, eleven living, viz., Melissa J., Lucy E., Mellvin G. W., Caroline W., John W., Mary E., Harriet L., David H., Fannie E., Nelson N. and Eddie ; Mellvin, deceased. Mr. Corbet owns 140 acres of land, well cultivated and improved. He and his wife are members of the P. M. Church, with which they have been connected for a score of years.
JOHN CORBET, farmer; P. O. North Lewisburg; was born in this county in 1828, and is a son of Amasa and Experience Corbet ; his father was born in New York and his mother in one of the New England States. His father, with his parents, emigrated to Ohio and settled near Woodstock in a very early day. They purchased 38 1/2 acres of land, built a cabin, cleared their land, on which was made a permanent home many years, then moved to an adjoining farm, where they ended their days. His grandfather died soon after coming, his grandmother living to the age of 70 years. His father was only 12 years old at the time of coming to Ohio, consequently saw much hardship. He was a poor boy when he started in the world, but built up a good property. He died at the age of 58 years; his mother, too, has passed away. They were parents of ten children, eight living, viz., David, John, Lewis, Benjamin, William H., Marion, Amasa and Olive; the deceased are Martha and Melissa. They were members of the Christian Church, and died in the triumphs of a Christian faith. Our subject was reared on the farm, and remained at home till 23 years of age, at which time he was married to Elizabeth Jordan, after which he began life for himself, and worked rented land for some eight years, when his savings enabled him to buy 100 acres of land in union Co., on which he lived four years. In 1864, he enlisted in Co. C, 17th O. V. 1. Was stationed at Atlanta and vicinity; started with Sherman on his march to the sea and was taken sick; afterward laid in the hospital at Jeffer-
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sonville, Ind., one year ; at the close of the war he was discharged. Upon his return, he went to work in Union Co. for one year, and, in 1866, purchased land where he now resides, 35 acres, all in cultivation and well improved. He and his wife have been members of the M. E. Church for many years, he having previously belonged to the Baptist, are exemplary Christian people, and take much interest in religious matters.
LUCIUS CRANSTON, farmer ; P. O. Woodstock ; was born on the old home farm Jan. 25, 1804: he is a son of John B. and Betsy Cranston, of whom mention is made in the historical part of this work. In 1856, he was married to Lucy J. Bob bins, by whom he has had seven children, five living Amelia M., Fred W., Hattie D., Pearl Z. and Janet H.; the deceased are Lucy, Jan. 2, 1863, aged 1 year 9 months and 10 days; Lucius B., July 24, 1874, aged 10 years and 8 days. Mrs. Cranston is a daughter of Z. V. and Nancy (Lute) Robbins ; her father was born in Michigan June 5, 1808, her mother in the same State April 27. 1818; they were married in Detroit March 9, 1837; her father died in Urbana Aug. 21, 1871 ; her mother died in Delaware Sept. 3, 1873. They were parents of eleven children, five living Lucy J., Milo J., Helen L., Lucius G. and George Z.; the deceased-Charles E., born in Detroit Dec. 20, 1837, died in Taylor, Mich., Jan. 5. 1839 ; Amanda M., born in Detroit Oct. 4, 1841, died in the same place Jan. 21, 1842. ; Richard H., born in Taylor, Mich., Nov. 6, 1842, died in Detroit July 29, 1844; Silas S., born Oct. 6, 1844, died in Urbana June 21, 1877 ; Harriet E., born in Brighton, N. Y., Sept. 9, 1849, died in Fairport, N. Y., Aug. 23, 1851; Mary M., born in Woodstock, Feb. 20, 1855, died in Mechanicsburg April 6, 1872. Himself and wife have been members of the Christian Church since Jan. 24, 1879. Their children-Amelia M., Fred W. and Hattie D.-have been members of the same church about the same length of time. In early life, Mrs. Cranston's parents were members of the Presbyterian Church. Her father died a member of the Lutheran Church; her mother of the Christian Church.
EDWARDS CRANSTON, farmer; P. O. Woodstock. The above gentleman is another of the old and prominent settlers of this township. He was born in Rhode Island in 1805, and is a son of John and Phoebe (Edwards) Cranston, of whom mention is made in this work. Uncle Edwards' mother died when he was an infant of but a few hours old. He was reared on the farm in his native State till 8 years old, when big father removed to Connecticut, where two years were passed, after which, in 1815, he came to Ohio. He, being only 10 years old upon arriving here, has seen much of the hardships and privations which attend all new settlements. He attended the primitive log schoolhouse, with slabs for seats. He labored with his father until his 20th year, at which time his father died. He continued farming, and resided with a brother till past 30 years of age. Nov. 12, 1836, he was married to Harriet, daughter of Harvey Cushman, by whom he had three children, two living, viz.: Lora E., now Mrs. Smith; and Lucy A., now Mrs. McDonald, who resides in Kansas; Allura A., deceased. After his marriage, he purchased a farm in Union Co., on which be lived seven or eight years, then moved to Woodstock, in which he resided some years, being unable to labor on account of failing health. Selling his land in Union Co., he purchased 110 acres where he lives. He has suffered much from ill health for forty years past. Mrs. C. died in 1848, when their eldest daughter was 11 years old, with whom he lived till her second marriage. Since then he has had no permanent home.
JOHN D. CRANSTON, farmer; P. O. North Lewisburg. The above gentleman is another of the old and prominent settlers in this township, and was born on the place where he lives, in the year 1826. He is a son of Stephen and Esther (Hammond) Cranston ; his father was born in Rhode Island, and his mother in the State of Connecticut. Stephen's parents, John and Phoebe Cranston, were also born in Rhode Island, and removed to this county in 1815. Stephen was married to Esther Hammond after coming to Ohio. by whom he had nine children, seven of whom are living, viz., George A., John D., Melissa, James, Julius, Stephen and Edward. The deceased are Phoebe and William, the latter a soldier in the late war, who died in the hospital in
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Alexandria, Va. His father, at the time of his settlement on land here, began in the green woods, and, by the aid of his sons, succeeded, after years of toil, in bringing it to its present high state of cultivation. Here his father lived until 1852, when he moved to Union Co. and located near Newton, where he and his aged wife reside, enjoying the fruits of a well-spent life. Our subject was reared on the farm and received his education in the common schools. He remained with his father until 25 years of age, at which time, in 1851, he was married to, Elizabeth J. Ellsworth, by whom he had three children. two living, viz., Ella and Warren, the latter Cashier of the North Lewisburg bank ; Lucy is deceased. Mrs. C. died in 1856, aged 27 years. His second marriage was celebrated with Glorvina Tobey in 1857, by whom he has had two children-Walter and Charley. He has resided on his farm continuously since his birth. He was away four weeks once, while teaching in Madison Co. ; he began teaching when 19, and has taught seven terms, six in his native county. He owns 550 acres of choice farming and grazing lands, and deals extensively in stock ; he is one of the stockholders in the North Lewisburg Bank. He and his wife are members of the Christian Church of Woodstock, with which he has been connected for thirty years, she for a period of twenty years.
W. F. CRANSTON, merchant, North Lewisburg; was born in Woodstock, this county in the year 1856; he is a son of Peleg and Mary A. (Bland) Cranston ; his father was born in Ohio, his mother in the State of Virginia; his grandfather, John B. Cranston, was a native of Rhode Island, and one of the few surviving pioneers of Champaign Co. Peleg and Mary A., parents of our subject, removed to Union Co., when W. F. was less than one year old; he was reared to mercantile pursuits, and received the rudiments of an education in the district school, which was afterward developed by a four-years course-in the Oberlin College Upon his return from school, he engaged in the dry-goods business in West Middleburg, a point at which he did business two years. Then, in 1878, he removed to North Lewisburg and embarked in his present business; he carries the best stock in town, from which he supplies the demands of a large and increasing trade. In the autumn of 1876, he was married to Ida M., daughter of Henry Vigor, of Knox Co., Ohio. They have two children, viz., Una M. and Georgie M. His father and mother were parents of four children, of whom he alone survives. He and his wife are members of the M. P. Church, with which they have been connected three years. He is also a member of the Knights of Honor lodge and a worthy brother.
JOHN S. CRAWFORD, M. D., druggist, Woodstock; was born in Maryland in 1808. He is a son of Thomas B. and Elizabeth Crawford. His father was born in the above State, his mother in Virginia. They were married in Maryland, and removed to Virginia, where they died during the late war. In 1834, the Doctor, with his. family, removed to Mechanicsburg, this county, where he remained three years, during which time he read medicine under Abner Cheney, a prominent physician, after which he began the practice of medicine in Quincy, Logan Co., Ohio, where his attention was given to the demands of his profession for eight years; he then removed to Carysville, this county, in which he remained long enough to settle up accounts outstanding at his former place. In 1850, he removed to Woodstock, and, up to 1872, was devoted to his practice. The infirmities of age at the above time compelled the Doctor to seek a quieter occupation. He is now engaged in the drug business. In 1831, he was married to Sarah A. Mitchell. They have had six children, all of whom are deceased, viz., Thomas J., Virginia E., Edwin S., William P., Mary A. S. and one dying in infancy. Edwin served in the three-months service, and afterward enlisted in Co. F of the 6th O. V. I. (Guthrie Grays). Saw much active service, having been engaged at Pittsburg Landing and with Gen. Nelson's corps. Was the first to enter Nashville. He was taken sick in Alabama, and in Nashville died Sept. 3, 1862, aged 24 years. William was a member of Co. G, 95th O. V. I. Served but a few days when he was wounded by a piece of shell in the battle of Richmond, Ky.,
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and died in a private house Sept. 5, 1862, aged 19 years. Thomas was in the 134th O. V. I., 100-days men; served his time, returned to his home and died in 1875, aged 44 years. Truly Dr. Crawford has done his share in giving three sons to his country, two of whom died at the post of duty. His wife is an exemplary member of the Christian Church, though she previously affiliated with the M. E. Church.
G. C. CUSHMAN, merchant, Woodstock ; was born in Vermont in the year 1852, and is a son of George W. and Almeda A. (Jennings) Cushman. His father was born in Boston in 1826; he was a son of Ichabod and Mary (Chase) Cushman, who were also born in Vermont, from which State they never emigrated. Almeda, mother of G. C., was born in Vermont in 1831, and is a daughter of Gideon M. and Rebecca (Hunt) Jennings, who were also born in Vermont, and came to Champaign Co. at the same time George W. and family came ; both died here, and are buried in the cemetery near Woodstock. He (Mr. J.) was a soldier in the war of 1812. They were parents of seven children, four living-Elizabeth H., Jennie M., Almeda A. and Carl B.; the deceased-Orlo J., Alonzo P. and William P. George W. Cushman and family came to this county in 1856, locating in Woodstock, where he embarked in the dry-goods and grocery business, which be followed for some years, after which he went to New York, where he was employed as salesman in an extensive carpet house. In 186'?, he enlisted in Co. H of the 66th O. V. I., and served about two years in the commissary department. He died in the hospital at Nashville, Tenn., May 12, 1864, in the 32d year of his age. They were parents of two children-George C. and Grace F. (now Mrs. Charles Kimball). Our subject's early boyhood was passed in Vermont, and, when 5 years old, he came with his parents to Ohio. When old enough, he labored on the farm during the summer, and in the winter attended school. Sept. 4, 1871, he entered a store in Springfield, Ohio, in which he remained four years as clerk. He was afterward employed by a Columbus house, as traveling salesman, for one year, after which he located in Woodstock and engaged in his present business. In 1877, he was married to Carrie, an accomplished daughter of William Kinly, of London, Ohio, by whom he has one child, viz., Blanche G. Mrs. C. was born in Madison Co., Ohio, in 1858.
CLARK DIX, farmer; P. O. Woodstock ; was born in Wayne Co., Penn., in the year 1814. He is a son of John and Hannah Dix, who were born in Pennsylvania in which they lived and died. Our subject was reared on a farm in his native State, laboring thereon for his father until he attained his majority, after which he began life for himself. In 1807, he was married to Clarissa, daughter of John and Deborah (Mumford) Clave, who were born in the State of Connecticut. The same year of their marriage, Mr. Dix and wife started westward in a one-horse wagon, to "seek their fortune," as he expressed it, and, at the end of twenty-one days, they landed in Champaign Co. in June. In September of the same year, he continued his journey westward, visiting Illinois and Missouri in search of a more desirable location if it could be found. Failing to find anything more desirable than Champaign Co.; he returned and fitted up an outfit for the farm. Not being able to buy land, for five years he labored on leased land, when the accumulations from his labors enabled him to buy 45 acres, the same on which their residence now stands. There has been some little improvement made-a log house having been erected; he cleared up his land and prospered, and, as he was able, added to his original purchase, and he now owns 120 acres of fine land. To Mr. and Mrs. Dix nine children have been born; eight of whom are living, viz., Eusebia, Clark, Clarissa, John, Semantha, Vane, Benjamin and Peter; one died in infancy. Three of his sons were in the army, all doing noble service for their country. Clark and John enlisted in 1862, in Co. G, 95th O. V. I., and soon after Clark was transferred to the United States Signal Corps, in which he served till the close of the war. John remained with the regiment, participating in all the battles which the regiment was engaged. At Huntsville, Ala., lie was taken prisoner and incarcerated in the Andersonville Prison, where he remained until near the close of the war. Vane was a mem-
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ber of Co. I, 121st O. V. I. After returning from the war, John studied medicine, graduated, and is now practicing in Nebraska.
JAMES P. DRURY, deceased. The subject of this memoir was born in Somerset Co., Penn., in the year 1820. He was a son of John and Emma Drury, who were natives of Pennsylvania. Mr. Drury was reared in his native State on the farm, and received his education in the common-schools. In 1839, he emigrated to Ross Co., in which he lived a few years, after which he came to Woodstock and engaged in the hotel and dry goods business, which he operated some years. Then went to Union Co., where he resided a number of years, after which came back to Woodstock and was engaged in mercantile pursuits till his death, which occurred June 28, 1880, aged 60 years. He had been twice married; first, to Euphemia McRoberts, by whom he had seven children; three living, viz., Samuel F., Lizzie A. and Nannie C. The deceased are Cornelia, Ida, Willie and Edgar. Mrs. D. died in 1860, aged about 30 years. His second marriage was celebrated with Harriet E. Pryor, by whom he had two children, viz., Charles and Willard. Mr. D. was a gentleman who was well known in this county, having been identified in the interests of the people and county for thirty-five years, and was universally beloved and respected by all who knew him. At his death he left a large stock of goods, which will receive the management of his son, S. F., who is well qualified to assume control, having been raised to mercantile pursuits; his stock consists in dry goods, groceries, hats and caps, boots and shoes-in fact, everything usually found in a first-class retail house. His father was a member of the Masonic order, to which he had belonged many years. He was very liberal in his views upon all questions.
THOMAS DUNN, farmer; P. O. North Lewisburg; born in Hampshire Co., Va., Feb. 16, 1821. He is a son of Van and Susie (Brookhart) Dunn, who were born in the same State, in which they lived, died and are buried. They were parents of eleven children; ten living-Nelson, Lemuel, Thomas, Lewis, Isaac, William, Franklin, James, Mary and Caroline ; one died in infancy. Our subject was reared on the farm in his native State, laboring for his father till his 21st year. In 1852, he came to Champaign Co. and located near North Lewisburg, where he lived till 1864, when he purchased 58 acres of land where he now lives. March 10, 1853, he was married to Sarah J. Hutchinson, by whom he has had one child-Rohanna, now Mrs. Osborne. Mrs. D. is a daughter of Timothy Hutchinson, who once resided in this county. He died at the'age of 86, her mother when in the 50th year of her age. They were parents of ten children; six living Mary, Clark, Ephraim, Jane, Sarah and Alonzo. Those deceased are Timothy Stephen, Maria, Jason and Loretta. Mr. D. and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and take much interest therein. His father died at the age of 68 years 8 months and 25 days, and his mother when about 58 years old. Our subject only received a common-school education, and, as he expressed it, "common at that," for schools were a scarcity in Virginia. He cleared up most of the land where he lives, besides clearing up 5 acres of heavy timber near North Lewisburg, for which he only received $62.50. He affiliates with the Democracy, in which he gives expression to his political views.
SAMUEL EVERETTS, miller and dealer in stocks; P. O. North Lewisburg; born in North Lewisburg in the year 1837, and is a son of Joseph and Rachel Everetts. His father was born in Pennsylvania, and his mother in the State of Virginia. His father, with his parents, came to Champaign Co. in 1813 or 1814. They settled near Mingo, where a permanent home was made till 1855, when he died at a ripe old age. Joseph, father of our subject, was a boy when his parents came, consequently saw much of the hardships to be endured in pioneer life. He remained on the farm till his 23d year, when he went to Logan Co., where he was engaged in mercantile pursuits for a year or two. In 1832 or 1833, he came to North Lewisburg and engaged in the drygoods business, which he followed till 1857 ; then removed to Oskaloosa, Iowa, where he was engaged in business at intervals. In 1871, he returned to Mingo, and remained
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till his death, which occurred Jan. 26, 1877, aged 76 years. His mother departed this life in 1858, aged 46 years. They were parents of the following children (five living) Margaret A., Samuel, Mary E., Sarah E. and William H. The deceased are Lansin, Arabella, Fanny, and two dying in infancy. Our subject was reared in North Lewisburg, where he received his education, and, at the age of 19, removed to the farm, where he remained till 1878, at which time he came to North Lewisburg and engaged in business with Mr. McElwain. In 1873, he was married to Nancy Phillips, who bore him one child, viz., Clifford, deceased. Mrs. E. died in 1876, aged 37 years. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church of twenty-three years' standing, and is an exemplary man. He is also a member of the Knights of Honor. For the past twenty years, he has been extensively engaged in buying and shipping stock. He owns 80 acres of land, comprising the old homestead, which has been in the family name for sixty-eight years.
WILLIAM GLENDENING, farmer; P. O. North Lewisburg; was born in Harrison Co., W. Va., in 1817, and is a son of James and Mary Glendening. His father was born in Virginia in the year 1795. His mother, Mary D. Van Horn, was born in Pennsylvania about the year 1793. They were each reared in their respective States, and, when his mother grew to young womanhood, moved to Virginia, where she was married to James Glendening, by whom she had twelve children, three of whom are now alive-Margaret, Thomas and our subject. They removed to Champaign Co., locating in Mechanicsburg the latter part of December, 1829. His father was a farmer by occupation, a pursuit he followed through his life. His father died when in the 82d year of his age, his mother when 70 years old. Our subject was only 13 years old when his parents landed in Ohio, the country being new. In Mechanicsburg, which was then an inferior place, he attended school during the winter of 1830 and 1831, and afterward attended school below the village. He remained with his parents till he was 25 years of age, assisting them in clearing up and improving their land, 155 acres, on which was situated Brush Lake. There was no stick amiss when they located there, and young William's strength was brought into requisition in helping to clear up the land. Here his mother lived and died, after which his father disposed of his property and ended his days with his children. They were, while in Virginia, members of the Baptist Church ; after arriving here, connected with the M. E. In 1847, Mr. G. was married to Susannah, daughter of Samuel and Barbara Black, of Pennsylvania, who settled, in 1811, where Mr. G. now resides. To them five children were born, two living-John W. and Mary E. The deceased are Amy A., Thomas J. and Delilah. Mrs. Glendening died in 1850, aged 34 years. His second marriage was celebrated with Mary A. Hawkins in 1852, by whom be has had eight children, five living. viz., James M., Martha, Abram L., William P. and Jennie M.; the deceased are Margaret J., Levi and Ada B. After his first marriage, he located on leased land near the old home farm for four years, then erected a cabin and lived on the old homestead two years, after which he purchased 100 acres near where he resides. Since then, he has moved to the opposite side of the road. During his residence of thirty years on his farm, he has devoted his full time to its cultivation, and placed himself in possession of more than 700 acres of choice farming land, thus making him one of the solid men in the township. His son, John W., a member of Co. H, O. V. I., went out in 1862, and served till the close; was one of the fortunate ones, and came home in good bodily health.
HARTLANCE D. GOWEY, Postmaster, North Lewisburg; was born in Madison Co., N. Y., Jan. 20, 1821, and is a son of John and Fanny (Judson) Gowey, who were born in Bennington Co., Vt., in the years 1791 and 1795 respectively. They were married in Vermont in 1817; afterward lived in New York, Canada, Ohio, and now reside in Washington Co., Iowa. They were parents of nine children, eight of whom are now living Galatsy, Hartlance D., Avilla, Roland, Ossian J., Lovancia, John F. and Floretta. Florian, who was a member of the 13th Iowa V. L, died April
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20, 1863, in hospital at Milliken's Bend, aged 36 years. All married and have families. The family originally came from Germany about the latter part of the seventeenth century, and settled on the Mohawk River, in New York State. The grandfather of our subject died at the above place in 1792. He was the father of three sons. His maternal ancestors (Judsons) were of English stock; his great grandfather, Judson, and two brothers, came from England in the latter part ofthe seventeenth century, and settled in the State of Connecticut, on the river of that name. Andrew Judson, grandfather to our subject, lived at Bennington, Vt., in which place he died about the year 1840. The Judsons, who were among the first missionaries to India, were cousins to Fanny Gowey, mother of our subject. Hartlance D. Gowey's boyhood was passed on the farm, receiving the rudiments of his education in the district schools. He labored on the farm from his 10th year until he arrived at the age of 30. He received a classical education, and, at the age of 16, began teaching in Knox Co., Ohio. He has taught extensively, and is one of the oldest educators in the State, having taught twenty years in various schools; has been a close student, and by his own exertions made himself acquainted with many of the ancient and modern languages, Greek, Hebrew, Latin, German, etc.; is a fine grammarian, a natural mathematician and well versed in the sciences. He came to North Lewisburg in 1844; has taught school and been engaged as civil engineer ; also has been the Postmaster of North Lewisburg since 1852 ; is the father of three children, two of whom are living-John F. and Marcus C.; both are leading attorneys, John having served two terms in the Legislature and two terms as State Attorney; when elected to the House, was 26 years old; is now practicing law in Urbana and adjoining courts. Mary R. died in infancy Dec. 15, 1850. Mrs. Gowey died Dec. 23, of the same year. Mr. Gowey was married to Eliza A. Feb. 11, 1846, she having been born March 16, 1824. He was again married to Hannah L. Harlan in 1858; has been well represented in public affairs; was Mayor of North Lewisburg six years; was School Examiner, Recorder and a member of the Council for twenty-nine years; is a Republican in politics and a member of the Masonic Order, having reached the M. E. H. P. of Star Chapter, No. 126, Royal Arch Masons.
HUDSON HAINES, retired farmer; P. 0. North Lewisburg. The above gentleman was born in New Jersey in the year 1810, July 4 ; he is a son of Benjamin and Hannah (Hunter) Haines, who were also born in New Jersey, in which State they were married, and from which they removed to and settled near Middleburg, Logan Co., Ohio, in 1820. They were among the early settlers, had many hardships and privations to endure, yet they secured a foothold in the great wilderness, and gradually their labors brought comfort and happiness, which they enjoyed until their decease; his father died in 1836, aged about 56 years, and his mother departed this life in 1848, aged about 60 years. They were the parents of seven children, six of whom are living, viz., Judiah, Benjamin, John, Elmina, Mary and Hudson, our subject; Betsy is deceased. This family and its connections were the first settlers in Linn Township, Logan Co., his aunt, Phoebe Sharp, nee Haines, being the first white woman in said township. Our subject's early boyhood was passed in New Jersey, and at the time his parents removed to Ohio he was only 9 years of age, and, as a natural consequence, he saw his full share of the hardships and privations which must be borne in the settlement of a new country. His schooling was meager in the extreme, as a month's attendance in a subscription school, to which he walked four miles, constituted his education. With his parents he remained until he attained his majority, after which he began life for himself in the green woods with one horse, and he informs us he has plowed many a day with a bark line. He first purchased 50 acres of land at $2 per acre, on three years' time, which was paid for in sugar at 5 and 6 cents per pound. This land he held and improved, besides purchasing other land adjoining, on which he lived until 1868, the time of his removal here. He is one of our self-made men, having begun life empty-handed, and, by untiring energy and good management, has built up a handsome property, consisting of 300 acres of fine land, a portion of which are now homes for his children. In 1868, he left the field of labor to seek the quiet of retirement; he purchased grounds in North
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Lewisburg, which he has beautifully improved, and is enjoying the fruits of a well-spent life. In 1831, he was married to Sarah, a daughter of William and Sarah Foster, of New Jersey, and early settlers in Logan Co., Ohio. To them eight children have been born, five of whom are living-Wesley. Judiah, John, Caroline and Anna. The deceased are Marshall, Mary and Jesse. The former was a member of Capt. Inskeep's company, 17th O. V. I. After serving nearly a year, he died in a hospital in Nashville, Tenn., aged 20 years. Mr. Haines and his estimable wife have been members of the M. E. Church for more than half a century, are exemplary Christian people, having worked long and faithfully in their Master's vineyard, always discharging the duties of life in the fear of One who ruleth and doeth all things well.
JUDIAH HAINES, retired farmer; P. O. North Lewisburg. The above gentleman is another of the old and once active settlers in this locality. He was born in New Jersey in 1812, and is a son of Benjamin and Ann Haines. At the time his parents came to Ohio, he was only 8 years old. Comparatively speaking, the country was a wilderness, and young Jadiah had a full share of the hardships and privations to con tend against. He remained with his parents until his 24th year, after which he began life for himself, on 82 acres of land, which was mostly in the green woods. By dint of hard labor, all obstructions were removed, and his land became improved and valuable. Here he made his home until 1865, the time of his removal to North Lewisburg. He is another of our self-made men, having begun life empty-handed; yet, through years of toil, he has accomplished the great object in life-made a good home, in which he is enjoying the hard-earned fruits of his labor. In 1836, he was married to Maria Taylor, by whom he has had eight children; seven living-Hannah, Elizabeth, Samuel, Mary M.; Elnora, Maria and Charles; Sarah J., deceased. Samuel was a member of Capt. Ins keep's company, 17th O. V. I. He served twenty-two months; he accompanied Sherman in his grand march to the sea, seeing much active service and participating in many of the battles of that campaign; he returned to his home, broken down in health from the effects of exposure in army life. Mr. and Mrs. Haines are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, with which they have been connected for half a century, a length of time man and wife seldom live to labor together in the cause of Christ. They are exemplary Christian people, and are zealous workers in the church. Mrs. Haines is a daughter of Stacy and Elizabeth Taylor, natives of New Jersey, and early settlers in Warren Co., Ohio, afterward residents of Logan Co., Ohio. Her father died in St. Louis, Mo., upward of 75 years of age; the mother, when past middle age. They were parents of twelve children, of whom only Mrs. Haines is known to be living..
H. S. HENDRICKSON ; P. O. North Lewisburg; be is a member of the firm of Pence & Hendrickson, manufacturers, and proprietors of livery, feed and sale stables. H. S. Hendrickson, the junior member of the firm, was born in New Jersey in the year 1835, he is a son of Daniel and Catharine Hendrickson, both natives of New Jersey. They removed West in a one-horse wagon, in 1838, and located in Dayton, Ohio, which became a permanent home to the family for twenty-eight years, and during fourteen years his father was engaged in the manufacture of hats. Our subject was apprenticed to learn his trade in Dayton, but, after working some time, went to Piqua, where it was completed. April 18, 1861, he enlisted in Company A, 11th O. V. I., and, the 20th day of June following, re-enlisted in the same company and regiment for three years; served his full time, seeing much active service, passing through nineteen of the hard-fought battles of the war. After serving his full term and receiving his discharge, he enlisted the third time, the 6th day of August, 1865, in Company B, 9th U. S. R., with which he served one year. Upon his return to civil life, he followed his trade in various places, having, before the war, worked in various Southern States during winter months, and North during the heat of summer. May 1, 1876, he entered into a partnership with J. H. Pence, as elsewhere stated, Sept. 23, 1871. He was married to Elizabeth, daughter of Isaac and Elizabeth McClung, who has borne him four children, all living-Evangeline, Mamie, Fanny, Dot and a son not named.
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He is a member of the societies of Odd Fellows and Red Men, of which he is a worthy and respected brother.
LUCIUS C. HERRICK, physician and surgeon, Woodstock ; was born in West Randolph, Orange Co., Vt., Sept. 2, 1840; he is a son of Lorenzo D. and Zilpha (Haskins) Herrick, natives of Vermont, in which State they lived and died; his father having lived and died (1874) in the house where he was born, aged 68 years; his mother died in 1849, at the age of 37 years. They were parents of eleven children, of whom six are living, viz., Stephen S., Julius, William S., Lucius C., Delia and Ellen M,; the deceased are Justis, Ellen A., Edwin Z., and twins, dying in infancy. The Doctor's early boyhood was passed on the farm and in the schoolroom until his 16th year, at which time he entered a printing office in Montpelier, Vt., in which he remained a year and a half. He afterward entered the West Randolph Academy, where he developed the rudiments of his education and prepared himself for the study of medicine, which he prosecuted under C. L. Steward, a very prominent physician of the above place, who was his preceptor three years, after which he attended lectures in Castleton, Vt., and received a full course in the Ann Arbor School of Medicine and Surgery in the University of Michigan. Returning to his native State, he entered the Medical Department of the University of Vermont, which institution conferred on him their diploma of graduation in 1864. In 1861, he enlisted in Co. G, of the 8th Vt. V. I., in which lie served two years; was afterward promoted to Assistant Surgeon of the 4th U. S. C. C., a position he held until the close of the war, having graduated while holding the above position. At the close of the war he returned to his native place, and, in September of the same year, entered the Bellevue Medical College of New York, and, after taking another course of lectures, began the practice of medicine in the above city. In 1869, be removed to Urbana, Ohio, and, in December of the same year, located in Woodstock, where he has since (riven his attention to the demands of a large and increasing practice. In 1871, he was married to Miss Louisa, daughter of J. D. and Mary (Comer) Taylor, of Woodstock, by whom be has had four ebildren-Louisa, Ellen, Justis T. and Mary. The Doctor has served as Clerk of the Board of Education for three years; is President of the Champaign Co. Medical Society, and a member of the Ohio State Medical Association.
N. P. HEWITT, merchant, and manufacturer of carriages; P. O. Woodstock; born in Pennsylvania in the year 183'3, and is a son of George and Ann Hewitt, who were born in the same State, and removed to Wayne Co., Ohio, when N. P. was but 6 months old. In Wayne they made a permanent home-his mother residing there yet ; his father died August, 1870, aged about 63 years. They were parents of six children; all living-Elizabeth, Nicholas P., John E., Samuel S., James B. and David A. Our subject's boyhood was passed on the farm in Wayne Co., where he labored till his 15th year, when he began his trade in Madisonburg, in which it was completed; afterward he worked in various places until his settlement here in 1853, and since, with the exception of time in service, has devoted his time and talent to the manufacture of all kinds of wheel vehicles, making a specialty in all kinds of fine work. In 1862, he enlisted in the O. V. I. regimental band, to which he belonged during his term of service. He was in the engagement at Port Republic, where his regiment lost heavily. He was discharged in July, 1863, and returned to his home, and soon after, in 1864, re-enlisted in Co. D, of the same regiment; saw much active service in the vicinity of Richmond and Petersburg, and, when the war closed, returned to his home. In the spring, of 1879, he engaged in the grocery business in connection with his manufacturing business. He carries a full line of groceries and hardware, and is receiving the support of the public. He is also agent for all first-class farm implements. In 1861, he was married to Lucy, daughter of Frank and Susan Cashman, who has borne him the following children: Annie, Warren, Lucy, Nellie and Georgie ; Susie, deceased.
WILLIAM W. HOISINGTON, deceased. The subject of this memoir was born in Windsor, Vt., in April, 1816. He was a son of Abisha and Lucinda Hoisington,
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who were also born in the same State, and emigrated to Ohio in 1817, and located on land now owned by Olive Hoisington and heirs. Abisha was born in Vermont Jan. 9, 1769. He was married to Olive Packard Aug. 3, 1788. She died May 11, 1792. To them one child was born-Betsy. He was again married to Lucinda Hastings Sept. 13, 1792, by whom he had eight children; one living, viz., Mary A. The deceased are Olive, Sophronia, Harriet, John M., Eleanor D., William W., Maria and Mary B. Lucinda, wife of Abisha, was born May 19, 1771, died Sept. 13, 1825. He (Abisha) died March 12, 1859. Our subject was reared on the farm on which his widowed wife and children now reside, laboring with his father till he attained his majority. He was twice married-first to Polly Franklin, by whom he had two children, one living, viz., John G. Franklin, deceased. Mrs. H. died Feb. 21, 1843. She was born April 9, 1818. His second marriage was celebrated with Olive, daughter of Bela Kimball, May 12, 1844, by whom he had five children; four living, viz., Fred, Warren, Amy L. and Winn W. ; Celia E., deceased. Mr. H. lived on the place his father located on during his life. He died May 6, 1859. Abisha Hoisington was a member of the Masonic Order, having joined when 21 years old. In the war of 1812, he served as team ster. Olive Hoisington was born in 1823. John enlisted April 17, 1861, in Co. K, 2d O. V. I., and was transferred to the front immediately after enlistment, and participated in the first Bull Run battle. Their regiment was not badly cat up, as they supported artillery. He was discharged at the expiration of his time, in the latter part of July, 1861. Sept. 3 of the same year, here-enlisted in Co. A of the regiment, and soon after was transferred to the front and placed in the middle department, 14th Corps, commanded by Gen. Thomas. He was engaged in Perryville, Ky., when he was wounded in the left leg, which laid him off duty three or four months, and, when well enough, he resumed his place in the ranks, and afterward was in the battles of Stone River, Chickamauga, capture of Lookout Mountain, storming of Mission Ridge, Resaca and Buzzard Roost, besides a number of minor engagements. About the time of the evacuation of Atlanta, the regiment started for home. During the latter time, he was a non-commissioned officer, Corporal, Sergeant. He was discharged the latter part of October, 1864, serving three years and a half. he regiment suffered heavily at Perry ville, Stone River, Chickamauga and Resaca. e was married Dec. 28,162, to Mary M. Sessions, by whom he had five children; four living, viz., William, Guy, Analine and Agnes ; John, deceased. rs. H. died Aug. 28; 1878, aged 35 years. is second marriage was celebrated with Sarah C. Foster Nov. 27, 1878. They have one child, James. He is a member of Woodstock Lodge, No. 167, I. O. O. F.
FRED HOISINGTON, dealer in drugs and druggists' sundries, North Lewisbburg; was born in this county in the year, 1844, and is a son of William W. and Olive (Kimball) Hoisington. His father was born in Vermont, and, when a child, came with his father, Abisha Hoisington, in an early day to this county, in which they lived till their decease. To William W. and Olive, parents of Fred, five children were born, four of whom are living-Fred, Warren, Amy L. and Winn W.; Celia deceased. His father had been previously married to Polly Franklin, who bore him two children -John, living; Frank, deceased. Our subject's boyhood was passed on the farm, receiving the rudiments of his education in the common schools, which was developed in the Woodstock school. In August, 1862, be enlisted in Co. G of the 95th O. V. I.; was immediately transferred to the front, and, within ten days after enlistment, the regiment was all cut to pieces at Richmond, Ky., he falling into the hands of the enemy; was paroled and afterward exchanged, and again took his place in the ranks. His regiment was identified in the great Vicksburg campaign, losing a number of men in the engagements which raged in and around this great stronghold. Three bullets pierced the clothes of our subject, but did no bodily harm. After the fall of the above place, the regiment was sent to Memphis, and, soon after, was taking an active part in the great Sturgis raid, in which the regiment suffered severely. Mr. Hoisington again fell into the hands of the enemy, and this time was incarcerated in the prison-pens of Andersonville, in which he suffered all the hellish cruelties which could be
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perpetrated by the fiendish Wirz. Seven of his companions were captured at the same time, of whom all survived the terrible ordeal. When the confederacy was struggling in its death throes, and the prisoners were being hurried to other quarters, he was recaptured at Wilmington, and, soon after, under general order of the Government, was discharged, and returned to his home, a mere skeleton of his former self. Upon the return of health and strength, he went to Elkader, Clayton Co., Iowa, in which, for eighteen months, he was engaged in the drug business. Returning to Ohio, he soon after engaged in his present business in North Lewisburg, where he has since been employed. In 1869, he was married to Miss Angela Kerr, who bore him one child-Maud, deceased, aged 5 months. Mrs. H. died November, 1870, when in the bloom of young womanhood, and universally loved and respected by all who knew her, aged 19 years. Mr. H. is a member of the Masonic Order, Odd Fellows and Knights of Honor, in which orders he is an honorable member and worthy brother.
HON. A. P. HOWARD, farmer; P. O. Woodstock ; residence "Lazy Man's Rest." The above gentleman was born in Windham Co., Conn., Dec. 24, 1820; he is a son of Anson and Olive Pearl Howard, who were born in the above county and State; his father on the 3d of April, 1781; his mother, July 1, 1790. They were married in the place of their nativity, Jan. 2, 1811. William and Phoebe (Fuller) Howard, parents of Anson, were born in Connecticut; William, Jan. 18, 1749 ; Phoebe, his wife, Dec. 3, 1759. They were the parents of eleven children; he died in Ohio, July 18, 1822 ; Phoebe, his wife, departed this life July 15, 1806. John and Sarah (Bennett) Howard, parents of William Howard, were born in Ipswich, Mass; he Feb. 15, 1715; Sarah, his wife, Oct. 22, 1722. They were married in Hampton, Conn., Jan. 8, 1740 ; he died June 16, 1789; she died March 19, 1812. The above John Howard was the eldest son of John and Mary (Martin) Howard; he was born in Ipswich, Mass., in 1683. He married Mary Martin, of Ipswich, Feb. 22, 1713. They settled in Hampton, Conn., in 1733, in what is called Howard's Valley. This latter John was the son of William Howard, of Ipswich, who was born in 1634; died in the same place July 25,1709; he was the son of Thomas Howard, who emigrated to America from England in 1634; he died in Ipswich, April 15, 1686, a very old man, who was born about the year 1600. Anson and Olive Pearl Howard, parents of our subject, emigrated to Ohio and settled in Rush Township, Champaign Co., in the year 1817. In 1820, they returned to Connecticut on a visit, and during the time A. P. was born. They returned the following spring and located where their son-in-law, R. C. Moulton, now resides; here they made a permanent home. They were the parents of four children, two of whom are living, viz., Olive Moulton nee Howard, and our subject; the deceased are George P. and Charles P. His father never had any political aspiration, was modest and unassuming;, a man whose thoughts, whose deeds and whose actions were from his own heart, formed from the principles of virtue and candor. He was appointed by the Governor one of the Commissioners to locate the county seats of Auglaize and other Northwest counties; he also held the office of County Commissioner. In his own neighborhood he was much interested in perfecting doubtful titles and establishing honest claims of purchasers of land in the Tom Moore survey. He was a member of the Masonic order, in which be was an honorable and worthy brother. He and his estimable wife were members of the Christian Church, in which they were leaders and very exemplary Christian people. He died March 28, 1849; she departed this life Oct. 6, 1860. Our subject's early boyhood was passed on the farm, and in a manner incident to youth. The rudiments of his education were received in the district schools, which was afterward developed by a course of study in a private school in Urbana, after which he studied surveying and algebra, under Amass, Reed, who was his preceptor. In 1847, he was married to Elizabeth J. McDonald. They have five children, viz.. Mary, Julian, Anson, George P. and I. Gail. In 1851, he visited the first world's fair in London; England, and, during his stay abroad, visited France, purchasing a number of blooded sheep ; be returned the same year. In 1861, he was elected to the House as Representative of Champaign Co., and served during the legislative years of 1862 and 1863, after which
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he was elected to the Senate from the Eleventh Senatorial District, and served in that body during the years 1864 and 1865 ; he was re-elected in 1869, and served during the Senatorial terms of 1870 and 1871, discharging the duties incumbent thereto with credit to himself and with satisfaction to his constituents ; during the latter term, he was Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture, and served on Committees on Roads and Highways, Penitentiary, Universities, and Medical Colleges. In the Presidential contest of 1876, he was Elector to the Electoral College. In politics, he is a Republican, always voting with that party upon all questions at issue. In 1862, when our beloved country was struggling in the throes of disruption and secession, he was the first man in Champaign Co. to contribute means to enlarge the volunteer force, placing $500 on deposit to the credit of the first 100 men who enlisted in the 95th O. V. I.; from the precedent thus established, other counties did likewise, thus vastly relieving the wants of families whose husbands and fathers were in the front, doing battle for their flag and country. During these troublesome times, he labored faithfully and untiringly in the discharge of weighty duties and responsibilities which devolved on every liberty-loving citizen. From his donations to the soldiers' relief fend, it is understood, from unquestionable authority, that he was the only man in Champaign Co. who was not re-imbursed, and, when making the subscriptions, did not expect re-imbursement, as he afterward notified the Chairman of that committee. Though his life has not been uneventful, in serving in the higher executive departments of his State, he has a realization and proper appreciation of the trust which was reposed in him by his fellow citizens. He is one of the first in improvement, having done much at home toward developing the resources of the county; he has, on his own land,.thirty miles of tile drain, and owns, at present, 1,800 acres of land, which is in cultivation and well improved; he deals quite largely in stock, and is extensively engaged in farming, as his wheat crop of 1880, in the aggregate, amounted to 250 acres.
JOHN HUDSON, farmer; P. O. New Lewisburg; was born in Hampshire Co., Va., in 1803. He is a son of John and Mary Hudson, who were also born in the same State, his mother in the same county. They were married on the dividing line between Maryland and Virginia, and afterward made their home in the latter State for a number of years, then removed to Alleghany Co., Va., where his mother died. Our subject was reared in Maryland, a bound boy to a tavern-keeper. Not liking his vocation, he ran away to Shenandoah Co., Va., where he found employment for two years as teamster to one of the foundries in that region, after which he returned to his native county. There he was married to Sarah Lease, in 1824, and the following year, when his accumulations enabled him, emigrated to Ohio and settled near Ring's Creek. Soon after, in partnership with a brother-in-law, he bought 233 acres of wild land, the same on which he now lives. He erected a cabin, into which he moved his family; he was successful from the start, and purchased other land, which he afterward lost by going security for irresponsible parties. It was in April, 1832, he located here, where nearly half a century has been passed, a portion of the time in the hardest of labor, which has produced cleared fields, and from his frugality and good management has sprung up a plenty, the fruit of toil, and the reward of a bound boy who had no help over the rough places in life. His wife died April 7, 1876, aged 71 years 10 months and 27 days. He was again married to Barbara Weingardner Sept. 4, 1877. By his first marriage he had six children, four living-William, Martha E., Thomas and Jane. The deceased were John and Jacob. John was a member of Co. D, 134th 0. N. G.: enlisted in 1864, and died in the hospital in Portsmouth, Va., June 7,1864. Jacob was a member of Co. H, 66th 0. V. I. ; enlisted in 1861 ; was in the battle of Port Republic and at Cedar Mountain; was shot and instantly killed Aug. 9, 1862. Thomas was a member of Co. D, 134th O. N. G.
WILLIAM HUNTER, merchant, North Lewisburg; born in Logan Co., Ohio, in the year 1838. He is a son of John and Achsah Hunter, who were born in New Jersey. His father was born in 1800, and, in 1818, came to Champaign Co., and since has resided in
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this and Logan Co.; is a shoemaker by occupation, and at present resides in this place. His mother was born in 1801, and was married to John, father of William, in 1827, by whom she had eight children, six of whom are living-Hudson, Betsey A. (now Mrs. Spain), Mary A. (now Mrs. Bower), Joseph, Jacob R. and William. The deceased are John and Hannah. Mr. H. was reared on the farm, and at the breaking out of the late civil war, Aug. 16, 1861, enlisted in Co. C, of the 17th O. V. I. The regiment was assigned to the army of the West, under command of Gen. George H. Thomas. He participated in many of the hard-fought battles of the war, of which we mention Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, Jonesboro, and the many battles in and around Atlanta; he accompanied the intrepid Sherman on his great march to the sea, and was in the grand review in Washington. He held a Sergeant's commission for three years, was ever at the post of duty, and was discharged July 18, 1865, having served three years and eleven months. Upon his return home, he went to Boone Co., Iowa, where he was engaged two years, after which he returned to North Lewisburg and engaged in merchandising. Nov. 8, 1871, he was married to Mollie, daughter of Edmund Moon, of Logan Co., who has borne him three children-Lola, Gracie and Carrie. Mrs. Hunter was born in Logan Co. in 1850; at present he is a member of the Board of Education and City Council. He and his wife are members of the M. E. Church, in which they are active members. He is also a member of the Masonic Lodge and Knights of Honor.
WILLIAM INSKEEP, retired minister, North Lewisburg; was born in Champaign Co., which portion is now of Logan Co., Ohio, Jan. 29, 1807. He is a son of John and Esther Inskeep, who were born in Virginia, and settled in Champaign Co. in the fall of 1805. His father was a hatter by trade, but paid some attention to agricultural pursuits, until his sons relieved him from active farm labor. He served his district in the Legislature one term, ably discharging the duties pertaining thereto. He was married to Esther Garwood, of Virginia, who bore him thirteen children ; six of whom are living-Delilah, Julietta, Esther, Mary, John F. and our subject. Their deceased children were David, Warner, two named Elizabeth, Edward, Benoni and Jose. His father died in the 80th year of his age; his mother died several years previous to the death of her husband, at an advanced age. Our subject was reared on the farm ; his education being received in subscription schools of that day, which only occupied three months in the year. The scholars were taught in reading, writing, arithmetic and spelling, the latter all became proficients in, as spelling schools were much in vogue in those days. He followed the fortunes of the farm, and in 1830 was married to Keturah Warner, who bore him eight, children, of whom six are living Esther, Epsibah, Delilah, Mary, Octavia and Lorena R. The deceased, Hope M. and Emily. Mrs. I. departed this life during the latter part of May, 1854, aged 42 years. She was a member of the M. P. Church, and died in the triumphs of a Christian faith. His second marriage was celebrated in 1855, with Amanda A. Stone, nee Freet, of Virginia, who bore him two children, one living-Lydia M. William W., deceased. At the age of 34 years, Mr. I. was ordained a minister in the M. P. Church, in which he most zealously worked for more than forty years, laboring almost exclusively in the home church, though he frequently relieved a working brother in other pulpits. In the fall of 1860, he removed to Richland Co., Ill., where for nine years he labored in the ministry. In 1870, he abandoned the great work, and has since retired to the privacy of home, rejoining in having done a good work, and is now waiting to reap the reward that is promised the faith ful for doing the bidding of the great Shepherd. In local offices he has been well represented, having served in many of the township offices in this and Union Co.
DAVID KENFIELD, deceased; was born in Genessee Co., N. Y., Feb. 11, 1829. He was a son of Nehemiah and Sallie A. (Canfield) Kenfield, who were both of New England birth. He moved with his parents to Michigan when 11 years old. At the age of 22, be made an overland trip to California on horseback, where he remained two years, and was successful in the undertaking. Sept. 16, 1849, he was married to Marian Par-
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rish, who bore him five children, three living, viz., Sylvia, Chester and Marian. The deceased, Frances L. and Sallie A. Mrs. Kenfield died Sept. 25, 1862, aged 32 years 3 months and 7 days. He came to Woodstock in 1857, and erected a tile-factory, the first in the vicinity, which he successfully operated until 1872. In 1868, he purchased 150 acres of land, for which he paid $80 per acre. In 1873, he purchased other land adjoining. He was an extensive farmer and a shrewd business man, and at his death left 231 acres of land. His second marriage was celebrated April 24, 1863, with Eusebia R., daughter of Clark Dix, by whom he had nine children, seven living, viz., Clara, Scott, Dora, Ross, John, Mary M. and Melva. He departed this life Feb. 6, 1879. Was a member of the Masonic Lodge of North Lewisburg, and the I. O. O. F., Lodge of Woodstock, No. 167. He was also a member of the Universalist Church of Woodstock. Mrs. K. was born in this county in 1838.
BELA KIMBALL (deceased). The subject of this memoir was born in the year 1799. He was a son of Andrew and Abigail Kimball, who were among the early settlers in this township, locating in the year 1817. Bela Kimball was married to Elects Franklin, by whom he had nine children, five of whom are living, viz., Olive, Harvey, Clarissa, Milo and Estella. The deceased are Andrew A., Herman, Fanny and Laura. Mr. K. first located on land on the east side of the township, where he lived until 1850, when he erected a dwelling further west from the first place of residence, in which he lived till his decease. He departed this life Sept. 30, 1878, in his 80th year. Elects, his wife, departed this life July 19, 1861, aged 57 years and 1 month. Mrs. Kimball's parents were born in Vermont, where they died when she was quite young. Andrew Kimball died at the age of 70 years; Abigail, his wife, in the 89th year of her age.
CHARLES LINCOLN (deceased). To the subject of this memoir, whose portrait will be found in this work, and who was one of the pioneers and prominent citizens of Rush Township, we are pleased to accord a place in the biographical album of this history. He was born in Windham Co., Conn., in 1809, probably of English parentage. His father died from the effects of an accident before he was born, and in his infancy be was bound to Anson Howard, father of A. P. Howard, of this township. When Mr. L. was about 7 years old, Mr. Howard emigrated to Ohio, locating in Rush Township, and his lot became thus early cast among the pioneers of Champaign Co. Here, under the care of Mr. Howard, he learned his first lessons of toil and economy, and formed those habits of industry which made his life a success: With the exception of a two-years residence in Union Co., he had his residence in Rush Township from the time of settling here till his death, a period of over threescore years. He served his minority with Mr. Howard, and then engaged to work for John McDonald. He remained with Mr. MeD. till his marriage with Miss Alura Johnson, which occurred in 1836. She was a daughter of Joseph Johnson, well known as an early pioneer of this section of country. After Mr. Lincoln's marriage, he moved to Union Co., Ohio, where he remained about two years and then returned to Rush Township, locating upon the place where he lived till his death, which occurred Feb. 2, 1880. The community recognized in his death the loss of a valuable member of society. Farming was his life occupation. He took a special interest in the breeding and raising of fine cattle, and was among the first to introduce this enterprise in this section of country, an enterprise which has added much wealth to the community. Mr. L. was a self-made man, carving out his own fortune. Inheriting nothing but industrious habits, an honest name and a vigorous intellect, he steadily increased his earthly possessions, till, at his death, he was one of the largest land-owners in the township. His life may be and is regarded as a success, and is worthy of being perpetuated in the annals of Champaign County history. He shared in the privations and hardships incident to the pioneer life of this country, and bore a creditable part in bringing it from the wilderness to its present high state of improvement. He had a family of six sons and four daughters, five sons and two daughters of whom still survive and live in the vicinity of
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their birthplace. They all follow the chosen occupation of their father, that of farming. Mr. L. found expression for his political views in the Republican party, and at various times filled offices of honor and trust in the township.
J. L. LONG (of the firm of Long & Co.) , merohant, North Lewisburg. Was born in Miami Co., Ohio, in 1835, and is a son of James and Charlotte C. Long. His father war born in Ohio in 1800; his mother in New Jersey, in 1802. They were married near Cincinnati, and removed to Miami Co. in an early day, where they lived till their decease; his father died in 1861, aged 62 years ; his mother died in Indiana, at the age of 67 years. They were parents of four children, two living-Susan C. (now Mrs. Ludlow) and our subject. The deceased-Josephine L. and Charlotte C. Our subject's boyhood was passed on the farm, receiving the rudiments of an education in the district schools, which was afterward developed in the Wittenberg College, near Springfield, Ohio. After his return from school, he labored one year on the farm, after which he engaged in merchandising in Addison with a partner, J. E. Phenimore, and together they did business for three years, when his partner withdrew, one Howell taking his place, and, after one year, Mr. L. assumed sole ownership. Jan. 1, 1870, he embarked in the dry-goods business, in North Lewisburg, and, after one year's experience, changed to the grocery business, to which he has since added a meat market, and is now doing business in large double rooms. In 1856, he was married to Louisa C. Howell, by whom he has had four children, vie., Alonzo N., Charles T., John L. and Mary A. He is a member of the City Council and Vice President of the Ohio Mutual Insurance Association. He and his wife are members of the M. E. Church, each taking an interest in the church, of which they are zealous workers. Mrs. Long was born in Champaign Co. May 7, 1835. She is a daughter of Manoah Howell, deceased. To her parents six children were born, four living, vie., Levi R.; Zilpha, Rebecca J. and the wife of our subject. The deceased are Mary and one in infancy. Mr. L. is a member of the Masonic Order and the Knights of Honor.
CAPT. WILLIAM McADAMS, North Lewisburg; was born in Champaign Co., Ohio, in 1814; he is a son of John and Catherine (Steward) McAdams; they were born in Pennsylvania, and were of Scotch descent; they were married in Pennsylvania, and removed to near Kingston, this county, in 1803; his father died June 16, 1839, aged 84 years; his mother departed this life May 29, 1839, aged 82 years. They were parents of eight children, two living Nancy (now Mrs. Spain) and our subject. Our subject's boyhood was passed in rural pursuits, a business he was devoted to until he was 35 years of age; he has dealt extensively in stock. Oct. 3, 1861, he enlisted, and, the same night, was commissioned 2d Lieutenant of Co. H, 66th 0. V. I.; was soon after promoted to 1st Lieutenant, and, a little later, he became Captain of the company; Jan. 17 following, the regiment took its departure, and was stationed in Virginia, a State they traversed from center to circumference. About the middle of June following, he was sent to Washington; from there to Columbus, Ohio, and was engaged in removing drafted men and recruits to the front; he recruited 300 men for the service, a business he was engaged in, for ten months; he afterward returned to his command in Virginia, but was soon after obliged to resign his command, from the effects of poison; he returned to his home, and, when well enough, again took the field, and nobly assisted the unfortunate boys to their homes. He has been thrice married ; first, with Harriet McCartney, April 5, 1840, who bore him five children, three living, vie., James, Sarah C. and Margaret E.; the deceased, John and William; Mrs. McAdams died in 1868, aged 42 years. His second marriage was celebrated with Sarah R. Bowers, in 1870, by whom he had one child, vie., Harriet; Mrs. McAdams died Oct. 30, 1873. His third and last marriage was celebrated with Rosallia Patten, nee Farnum, in Octo ber, 1875. In 1857, he removed to North Lewisburg; he has assessed the chattel property in the township several times, and has just completed an assessment of the real estate; he is a member of the Masonic Lodge. of which he is an honorable member and worthy brother. His grandfather was a Revolutionary soldier. entering the
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army when 15 years old; his father was a soldier in the war of 1812. Mr. McAdams has in his possession many relics which have been handed down from father to son for many generations.
ENOCH McCARTY, farmer; P. O. North Lewisburg; was born in the year 1833, and is a son of Stephen McCarty, who was born in Virginia about 1792; he removed to this county with his family about 1820, locating on 130 acres of wild land, where he now lives; he erected a cabin, into which he moved his family, and, through his own exertions, cleared most of his land; he was a man of strong constitution and great endurance, and the forest gradually disappeared before his strong blows. To him six children were born, four living-Elizabeth A., James, Daniel and Enoch ; the deceased were John and Thomas. Deborah (Thompkins) McCarty, mother of Enoch, was born in Culpeper Co., Va., in 1802; she died in 1876, aged 74 years. Enoch was reared on the farm, where he has since lived. In 1861, he was married to Rebecca J. Morgan, of this county, who has borne him two children, viz., Sarah L. and John B. He owns 233 acres of cultivated land, all well improved ; he was a member of Co. H, 134th O. V. I., 0. N. G.; he served four months, and was at the front, doing picket duty.
ANDREW M. McELWAIN, miller and dealer in stock, North Lewisburg; was born in Cumberland Co., Penn., on the 11th day of April, 1827; he is a son of James and Alice (Carson) McElwain, who were born and reared in the same county. After their marriage they removed to Montgomery Co., Ohio; soon after, to Clark, and finally, in 1840, located in Greene Co. They were parents of seven children, four of whom are living-Margaret, Andrew M., James R. and Isaac W. The deceased are Jane S., Ellen and William S. The latter was a member of the 110th O. V. I., in which he entered as a private, and, for bravery and meritorious conduct, rose to Captain, and, finally, to Major. On the night of the 4th of May, 1864, at the close of the first day's_ fight in the battle of the Wilderness, he was shot directly in the forehead and instantly killed, aged 35 years. His body was devoured by the flames that swept over the field after the fight. Isaac was in the one-hundred-day service, but saw six months' service before being discharged. Alice, mother of Andrew, died Jan. 6, 1878, aged 79 years. His father is still living, in the 84th year of his age. Our subject's boyhood was passed in various pursuits, but, principally, in farming and teaming. His education was received in the common schools, and, as his father suffered much from ill health, his education was limited, as he was obliged to assist those who depended on his youth ful vigor for maintenance. While in Greene Co., he and his brothers operated a stone quarry, from which they shipped large quantities of stone to various points. In 1862, he came to Champaign Co., and worked leased land until 1872, at which time his accumulations enabled him to purchase 285 acres of land near Cable, on which he resided till 1875. After several exchanges and purchases of these lands, in 1878, he came to North Lewisburg and engaged in buying and shipping stock, but has now almost aban doned the business. He, in partnership with Samuel Everett, operated a steam grist and saw mill, doing all work in their line in a workman-like and skillful manner. Jan. 17, 1850, he was married to Susannah Syphere, by whom he had three children, one living Belle, now Mrs. Graham. The deceased are James W. and Albert. Mrs. McElwain died in 1856, aged 24 years. His second marriage was celebrated with Emily Wright Jan. 17, 1860. He is a Christian gentleman, and belongs to the Odd Fellows and Knights of Honor.
JARED MEACHAM, farmer; P. O. Woodstock; born in Connecticut in 1819, Nov. 16. He is a son of Joseph and Irene (Kimball) Meacham, who were also born in Connecticut, in which they were married, and afterward removed to this State, in 1821, locating in Union Co., where they lived one year, then purchased where our subject now resides; they lived there until their decease; he died at the advanced age of 84 years; his mother, at the advanced age of 95 years. They were-parents ofsix children, of whom four are living-Analine Fuller, Jared, Charles and Nancy, The
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deceased are Joseph and Ansel. By his first marriage he had five children-Lydia, Sophronia, Eliza, Mary and Lucinda. At the time of settlement, the country was new, and he and his sturdy boys made the place from the very wild. Our subject was reared on the place he now owns, and worked for his father all his life, as he remained with his son and died in his residence. He built up a good property, though he came here with only a few hundred dollars capital. During his life he owned 176 acres of good land, and at present our subject owns 184 acres of fine land, and, as he says, free from encumbrance. He was married to Mary, daughter of Daniel Dick, of Vermont, afterward residents of Delaware Co., Ohio. Though Mr. Meacham is threescore years of age, we find him in good bodily health, and, for a man of his age, extremely lively, and in full possession of all his faculties.
JAMES T. MILLER, farmer; P. O. North Lewisburg; was born in Butler Co., Ohio, in 1838. He is a son of John and Hannah Miller. His father was born in Berkeley Co., Va., and with his parents came to the above county when a young man, and in a very early day. They remained in Butler Co. some years, then removed to Warren Co., Ohio, where he now resides. His mother, Hannah (Green) Miller, was born in New York State, and, with her parents, came to Warren Co. at an early day, in which they lived till their decease, his grandfather having died of cholera the first time that scourge swept over Ohio. His mother died June 19, 1847, aged 33 years. They were parents of five children, three living, viz., William, Maria and our subject. The deceased are Joseph and Mary. The former was scalded to death at the age of 3 years and 8 months. James was reared on the farm, and, at the age of 17, began for himself, laboring as a hand on the farm, then speculated in horses, making enough to get a team; then went to farming, and labored on rented land till 1864, at which time he came to Champaign Co. and purchased 110 acres of land, on which he now resides. He is one of our self-made-men, having begun life empty-handed, and, at the time he purchased his present land, assumed considerable debt, which has been liquidated, and he now lives, enjoying himself under his own vine and fig-tree. Jan. 5, 1863, he was married to Alice, daughter of John L. Fisher, of Montgomery Co., Ohio. To them five children have been born, three living, viz., Eleanor M., Hannah and John M. The deceased, Edna and Elsie, were twins. His wife is a member of the M. E. Church of North Lewisburg, and is an exemplary Christian woman.
ROWLAND C. MOULTON, farmer; P. O. Woodstock ; is the fourth child and eldest son of Phineas and Maria Moulton. He was born Feb. 5, 1821. His grandmother, Alice Chase, was a daughter of Deacon Dudley Chase and Alice Corbet, his wife. She was born in Cornish, N. H., Oct. 17, 1765; died Nov. 29, 1844. In 1788, she was married to Bibye Lake Cotton, of Cornish, N. H. He was born in 1763 ; moved to Bethel, Vt., in 1790; died March 27, 1846. He was a soldier in the Revolutionary war. Maria, third child of Bibye L. and Alice C. Chase, was born Feb. 22, 1792; was married to the Hon. Phineas Moulton, of Randolph, Vt., Sept. 7, 1814, and died at Keene, N. H., Sept. 14, 1875. He (Phineas) was a soldier in the war of 1812, and a native of Massachusetts. He removed to Randolph, Vt., about 1790. Rowland C. Moulton came to Ohio about 1843, and, in 1851, was married to Olive Pearl Howard, of Woodstock, Champaign Co., where they have since resided.
JOAB OVERFIELD, farmer; P. O. North Lewisburg. The above gentleman was born in Harrison Co., Va., in 1803. He is a son of Samuel and Mary Overfield. His father was born in Loudoun Co., Va.; his mother in the State of Pennsylvania, and during the Revolutionary war, removed with her parents to Virginia, where she was married to Samuel Overfield, by whom she had eleven children. Our subject was reared on the farm in Virginia, and in 1826 came to Champaign Co., and for a few years labored on leased land, after which he purchased 100 acres where he now resides. At the time of purchase, his land was in the green woods. He erected a cabin, into which he moved his family, and, as it increased, added more room. By working almost night and day, he cleared his land and got it in shape to cultivate. Not having much
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means, he informs us that much of the time it was up-hill work, in consequence of which he has had his full share of the privations to endure. They manufactured their own clothes, and their food was what the soil would produce. No work for wages was to be had at any price, yet they lived, paid their debts and were happy. He speaks of the severe test men were put to in the harvest field to try their mettle, and very modestly he says none ever led him with the sickle ; and now, though 77 years of age, he likes to recount the scenes of those early days. In 1829, he was married to Beersheba, daughter of Samuel and Rebecca Tucker, by whom he had six children, viz., Samuel, Mary, Rebecca, Diana, John and Susan. Rebecca Tucker came with her family to this county in 1808. No mills had they to grind their corn, in consequence of which much corn was pounded for johnny-cake. Roast pumpkins and the fruits of nature constituted much of their living. Mrs. T. had an aunt killed by the Indians. Mrs. Overfield died Aug. 16, 1875, aged 75 years.
SAMUEL OVERFIELD, farmer; P. O. North Lewisburg; is a son of Joab and Beersheba Overfield, and was born in this township in 1830. His early life was passed on the farm, and, when old enough, he helped to carry and pile brush, which was no light task. He remained with his father till nearly 23 years of age, at which time he began life for himself, and for two or three years resided and worked at home. He then purchased 30 acres of land where he resides, which was mostly improved. He has since purchased 44 1/2 acres of mostly wild land, which he has nearly cleared up. His land is all in a good state of cultivation and well improved, having just completed a new house. In 1853, he was married to Clarissa A., daughter of Cyrus and Aurilla Stotard, of this county. To them eight children have been born; seven living-Louisa, Delmer, Cyrus, John, Beersheba, Gould and Joab. Buel died in infancy.
JOHN OWEN, farmer; P. O. Woodstock ; was born on the old Ellsworth farm May 31, 1813. His early life was passed in a manner incident to pioneer boys, and his education was received in the subscription schools. As he grew older, the sterner du. ties of life met him, and he was "buckled" into the harness, and during his prime of life did his full share of the toil that was borne by those who endured the brunt of the work in those trying times. After, attaining his majority, in the year 1834, he was married to Margaret, daughter of Isaac and Nancy Hazel, who came from Pennsylvania and located in Goshen Township in 1807 or 1808. After his marriage, he located on leased land, which afterward proved so wet that he did not remain long, and located on ether land, owned by a Mr. Corbet, where he passed four years, then on land owned by Sullivan one year, afterward on other land owned by Thomas Cone, after which he removed to Goshen Township, where he raised a corn crop. In 1844, he purchased land where he now resides. He and his son Thomas own 222 acres of land, all in cultivation and well improved. To Mr. and Mrs. Owen six children have been born, four of whom are living, viz., Thomas N., Artemecia, Sarah M. and Nancy A. The deceased are Elisha D. L. and John. Thomas was a member of Co. D, 134th O. N. G.; served his time and was discharged. Mrs. Owen was born in Goshen Township in 1814. Mr. O.'s mother, Sarah Tucker, died in 1849, aged about 64 years. By her marriage with Samuel Rogers, she had four children; two living-Emily and Maria. The deceased are Catharine and Francis.
J. H. PENCE, of the firm of Pence & Hendrickson, manufacturers, and proprietors of livery, feed and sale stables, North Lewisburg. J. H. Pence, the senior member of this firm, was born in Clark Co., Ohio, Oct. 25, 1847, and is a son of John and Margaret Pence. His father, a Virginian by birth, came when a child with his parents to Warren Co., Ohio, in an early day. Margaret (Jones) Pence, mother of J. H., was born in Pennsylvania, and, with her parents, came to Ohio when a babe, locating in Clark Co., near where she now resides. She was married to John, father of our subject, in Ohio, by whom she had nine children, five of whom are living, viz., Mary J., Martha, Margaret, William and James H. The deceased are David, Catharine, Anna and Keziah. His parents are living at advanced ages, and reside on the place which
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has been their home for many years. Our subject was reared on the farm, receiving his education in the district schools. At the age of 18, he began working at his trade in Urbana, where he labored nine years, completing his trade. In 1875, he located in North Lewisburg, and in partnership with J. D. Marsh, Jr., with whom he carried on an extensive business for thirteen months, when H. S. Hendrickson purchased the above gentleman's interest. In April, 1869, he was married to Miss Lucinda J., daughter of Leooard and Elizabeth Marsh, who has borne him three children, viz., Margaret E., Leonard L. and Mary J. He and his amiable wife are members of the Methodist Protestant Church, with which they have been connected eighteen months. He is also Superintendent of the Sabbath school.
GEORGE RIDDLE, Cashier Woodstock Bank, Woodstock. The above gentleman is one of the prominent settlers in this township, in which he was born in 1845. He is a son of William and Louisa Riddle. His father was probably born in Ohio, and the father of William in Kentucky, but came to Champaign Co. in an early day. William, father of George, made his home in this county while he lived. He was married to Louisa Hall, of Woodstock, Vt., whose parents came to this county among the first, erecting the first frame building in Woodstock, which yet stands, a decaying monument to their enterprise. William Riddle died in 1850, aged 27 years. Louisa, his wife, departed this life in January, 1875, aged 48 years. They were parents of three children, viz., Ellen Standish, nee Riddle, Dennis and George. Our subject's boyhood was passed in Woodstock, receiving the rudiments of his education in the winter schools of the village, and during the summer was employed on the farm. Aug. 3, 1862, he enlisted in Co. G, 95th O. V. I. Twenty days after he enlisted, was precipitated in the battle of Richmond, Ky. Here he received a rifle-ball in his left arm, which passed through and struck him in the left breast in the region of the heart, and made its exit from the center of his back. He also received a wound in his right arm. He fell into the hands of the enemy, and, three weeks after, made his escape, and, in his weak condition, rode eighty-five miles in a wagon to Cincinnati. In December, 1861, he was discharged. In 1864, he again enlisted, in Co. D, 134th O. N. G., one-hundred-day men, and received the appointment of regimental Postmaster, a position he held until discharged. He returned to his home in an emaciated condition, weighing only ninety-five pounds. Upon the return of health, he entered a commercial school in Dayton, in which he took a partial course, which was completed in Bellefontaine, after which he was employed as book-keeper in the People's Bank of the above place, a position he held for one year. Then returned to Woodstock, and has been engaged in different mercantile pursuits. In 1867, he was appointed cashier of the Woodstock Bank, a position he now holds. He owns 175 acres of improved land and a fine property in the village of Woodstock. In April, 1869, he was married to Ida, daughter of the Rev. S. P. Carleton, of this place; they have four children, all living, viz., Lumina, Carleton, Abner and Anson, twins. He and his wife are members of the Universalist Church, with which they have been connected some years. He is an honored member and worthy brother of the Order of Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias.
E. SHERRETT, dentist, North Lewisburg. The above gentleman was born in Tuscarawas Co., Ohio, in the year 1844, and is a son of Adam and Elizabeth (Sick) Sherrett; his father was born in Ohio Oct. 18, 1817; he was a farmer by occupation, and the above county was made his home till his decease, which occurred March 17, 1851; Elizabeth, mother of Mr. S., was born in New Jersey April 5, 1818, and, when a child of 2 years, came with her parents, Peter and Desire Eick, to Ohio; both are yet living, her father at the age of 96 years, her mother in the 91st year of her age. Adam and Elizabeth Sherrett were parents of flve children, two of whom are living, viz., Mary A. and our subject; the deceased are Levi, Milo and Peter. Our subject was reared on the farm, and, in August, 1862, enlisted in Co. G of the 126th O. V. I, and was soon after transferred to the front, where they were used in guarding the B.
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O. R. R. In July, 1863, their corps (the Sixth) was ordered to intercept Lee, who threatened an invasion of the North. The battle of Gettysburg which followed and Lee's almost disastrous defeat are well remembered by the many. Suffice it to say, the 126th sustained her part. He also passed through the battles of the Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, and, in fact, all the battles which took place in and around that great rebel stronghold. In these battles his regiment lost severely,. his company losing all its officers, and, out of fifty-four effective men, only fifteen reported for duty. In the engagement at Monocacy Junction, he received a wound in the hand from a piece of shell, which struck his gun-barrel, glanced and struck him, producing a shock from which he yet feels the effects. He was discharged in July, 1865, and returned to his home and attended school for eighteen months, after which he studied dentistry under Dr. W. S. Vail for two years, and completed his studies under C. C. Dills, a prominent dentist of Urbana. He entered upon the practice of his profession in North Lewisburg, where he has since lived, with the exception of four years,. two of which were passed in Wapello Co., Iowa, and two in Union Co., Ohio. In 1870, he was married to Anna, daughter of Aaron Winder, Esq., one of the old and prominent settlers of this place, who died May 6, 1880, aged 72 years. In 1879, his fellow-townsmen elected him Justice of the Peace, the duties of which he is sully competent to discharge. He and his wife are members of the M. E. Church, in which he is Class-leader. He is also a member of the I. O. O. F. and Knights of Honor.
WARREN D. SIBLEY, farmer, and President of North Lewisburg Bank ; P. O. North Lewisburg; was born in Woodstock Oct. 22, 1823, and is a son of Benjamin Dow and Lydia (Hillard) Sibley, who were born in New Hampshire, his father March 14, 1789, his mother in May, 1798, and, when young, removed with her parents, Richmond and Lydia (Hillard) Sibley to Stowe, Vt., where she was reared, and, in 1817, came to Union Co., Ohio. Benjamin D., father of our subject, came to this State and located in Woodstock in 1818, but had spent two years previous to this time at other points. He was married to Lydia Hillard, in Union Co., by whom he had five children, of whom our subject alone survives. The deceased are Maria A., born March 4, 1823; Richmond H., Sept. 21, 1826; Mary A, Sept. 9, 1829; Adelaide E., Aug. 1, 1832. After their marriage, they located on land near the present town of Woodstock, and afterward the town was laid out on a portion of his land, he being one of the original founders of the place. On this land he lived till 1848, at which time he removed to where his son now lives, and here his remaining days were past. He died April 28, 1866. His mother departed this life May 3, 1856. Both were members of the Universalist Church of Woodstock. Mr. Sibley's boyhood was passed on the farm in a manner incident to youth, and received his education in the common schools, which were rather meager in that day. Oct. 29, 1850, he was married to Sarah A., daughter of Jeremiah and Lucretia Clark, of Connecticut. Mr. Clark was born Sept. 22, 1795; Mrs. Clark in the same State Oct. 26, 1803. After his marriage he located where he now lives, and, owing to the wild nature of the ground, Mr. S. has had a broad experience in cutting down and clearing off the dense growth that covered his ground. He well remembers the scenes of fifty years ago, when yet the deer were plenty, and when the low ground in the vicinity of Woodstock was inundated the greater portion of the year. His father brought twenty-three head of cows from Greene Co. for dairy purposes, and in three years' time only three were left, having died from disease. Mr. S. owns 400 acres of splendid land, highly cultivated and well improved. He was elected a Commissioner of the county in 1878, a position he now holds, and is well qualified to guard the best interests of the county. He has belonged to the institution of Odd Fellowship for thirty-two years. He and his wife are members of the Universalist Church at Woodstock, with which they have been connected upward of thirty years. They are parents of seven children, six living-Flora (now Mrs. T. Y. Corkery, Ids, Mary, Beniel, Staley and Stella (twins) ; Glen (deceased).
SAMUEL G. SMITH, surveyor and engineer, Woodstock ; was born on the place where he now lives Sept. 5, 1836, and is a son of Sylvanus and Thankful (Kel-
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sey) Smith. His father was born in Connecticut Oct. 25, 1787; Thankful, mother of Samuel, was born in New Hampshire June 29, 1791. Both were reared in Vermont, in which they were married April 2, 1812. In 1816, they removed to Champaign Co., Ohio, in a one-horse wagon, and with them came his brother Samuel and family, who occupied the same wagon. Their journey was made in about six weeks, and upon their arrival they located on leased land in Union Co., where they remained three years; after which his father purchased 100 acres, where our subject resides. Woodstock was afterward laid out on a portion of this same land. He erected a cabin just west of the present site of Woodstock, into which he moved his family. On this land he made a permanent home; was successful, and accumulated a good property. He died July 12, 1872, aged 84 years 8 months and 20 days. His mother. died Dec. 24, 1876, aged 85 years 5 months and 25 days. They were parents of seven children, six of whom are living-Hiram, Myron G., Richard S., Samuel G., Azrow and Andrew J. Lorana, wife of George Robinson, died March 11, 1850; was born Jan. 14, 1823. Our subject was reared on the farm till 20 years of age, when he was employed as clerk in a Woodstock store, a position he held for twelve years. He afterward embarked in business in the same place for himself, and, after three years of business, removed to Metamora, Ill., where he was employed in a store; afterward went to Claremont, Ill., where he had charge of an extensive mercantile house for four years. In 1866, he returned to his native place, and since has given much of his time to surveying and engineering. His common-school education was developed in a select school taught by Joseph Smith, who was his preceptor three years. He has served fourteen consecutive years as Justice of the Peace, which is ample proof of his executive ability; also served as Township Clerk a number of years. Dec. 29, 1853, he was married to Hepsie J., daughter of William Inskeep, whose sketch appears in this work. No children have been born to them. They reared True McIlroy from 8 years, and have now a little girl, Katie, adopted from the Orphan's Home. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., Woodstock Lodge, No. 167, having been a member thirty years. He owns 15 acres of land, which makes him a delightful home.
ANDREW J. SMITH, Farmer; P. O. Woodstock; was born near Woodstock in the year 1832, and is the youngest son of Sylvanus and Thankful Smith, whose sketch appears in this work. Our subject was reared on the farm, receiving his education in the common schools , he remained with his parents till he was 23 years of age, at which time, in 1855, he was married to Delilah, daughter of William Inskeep, whose sketch appears in this work. After his marriage, he remained on the old home farm about three years, after which he removed to where he now resides. He owns 310 acres of land, which is all in a good state of cultivation and well improved. At the time of his locating on this land there was very little improvement made, as a portion of the land was contained in Sullivan's survey, the latest made in this section. He has, by his energy and perseverance, cleared up and improved, and now owns, one of the finest farms in this township. To Mr. and Mrs. Smith nine children have been born, all living, viz.: Jessie, Jessie, Lora, Fanny, Hattie and Mattie (twins), Eunice, Dale and Maud. Mrs. S. was born in Union Co., Ohio, Dec. 31, 1836. He is an honored member and worthy brother of the I. O. O. F., of Woodstock Lodge, No. 167, with which he has been connected twenty-one years. He and his estimable wife are members of the Universalist Church of Woodstock, with which they have been connected some twenty years.
STEPHEN K. SMITH, farmer and manufacturer of tile; P. O. North Lewisburg ; was born in Woodstock, this county, Jan. 30, 1822, and is a son of Samuel and Phoebe (McCutcheon) Smith, who were born in the Green Mountain State, in which they were married, and, in about 1815, came to Woodstock, locating where the town is now situated. He purchased 160 acres of land and built a cabin, into which he moved his family; he, however, did not live there long, as the unhealthy condition of the country carried him to an early grave Au. 5, 1822, aged 30 years. His mother died in 1878, aged 86 or 87 years. To them five' children were born, three living-Leis, Amy
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and our subject; the deceased, Cyrus (whose sketch appears in this work) and Jesse. In August, 1862, Stephen enlisted in Co. G, 95th 0. V. L; was immediately transferred to the front, and, twenty days after, participated in the battle of Richmond, Ky., where he was taken prisoner; was shortly afterward paroled, and returned home; five months after he was exchanged and returned to the front, and took part in the Vicksburg campaign. His regiment was sent to Missouri, and, on account of sickness, he remained in Memphis until the regiment returned, then went into the ranks, after which the regiment raided through Tennessee and Mississippi, watching the enemy. He was in the battles of Guntown, Tupelo, and a number of skirmishes which happened almost every day, and, during the time, got several scratches which drew blood but did no bodily injury. At the above first-named place, he was cut off from his command, and, the rebs coming in on him in open ground, he made for cover 200 yards distant, and after him came the volleys of the '° Johnnies," which greatly accelerated his speed, but did him no farther harm than merely giving him a few scratches. After these engagements, he was plunged into the battle of Franklin, Tenn., after which he went down to Mobile, and, while on the way, was in the siege of Spanish Fort, and, after rambling around, finally brought up at Montgomery, Ala., where they were apprized of Lee's surrender. They were mustered out at Columbus, Aug. 19, 1865, just three years to a day after enlistment. His son, John M., served during the war, in the same regiment and company as his father. After his return home, he lived on his farm until 1878, at which time he came to North Lewisburg and put up a tile factory, which is now operated by his son, Frank W. In 1842, he was married to Rebecca Baldwin, and has seven children, six living John M., Lora E., Timothy D., Emma O., Velma R. and Frank M.; Elizabeth, deceased. He owns 74 1/2 acres of land in this township. He is a member of Woodstock Lodge, I. O. O. F., No. 167.
C. C. SMITH, Postmaster and dealer in boots and shoes, custom work a specialty, Woodstock; was born in Massachusetts in the year 1828, and is a son of Levi and Lucy Smith, who were born in the same State, in which they were married, and where he lived till his death, which occurred in 1851, aged 65 years. His mother moved to El Paso, Ill., where she departed this life in 1878, aged 90 years. They were parents of ten children, of whom seven are living, viz., Philo, Lucy, Angeline, Levi, Larkin, Benjamin F., Courtland C. The deceased were Courtland, Jonas H., and one in infancy. Our subject was reared in his native State, his time being occupied on the bench and farm. At the age of 21, he began business for himself. In June, 1849, he was married to Adelia E. Smith, by whom he has had two children-Jennie E. and Lucy M. After his marriage, he followed his trade in Holden, Mass., until his removal here in 1854. He located in Woodstock and has since given his attention to his business. In July of the first year of Lincoln's administration he was appointed Postmaster of Woodstock, a position he has since held, to the entire satisfaction of the patrons of the office. He and his wife are members of the Universalist Church, with which they have been connected for fifteen years, he having been Deacon of the same for ten or twelve years. Their church has a membership of about 125, and is presided over by the Rev. W. J. Crossley, an able and efficient minister of the Gospel.
STEPHEN A. SMITH, proprietor of the Buckeye House, Woodstock ; was born in the above place in the year 1840, and is a son of Cyrus and Lydia Smith. His father was born in Stowe, Vt., Feb. 24, 1813. With his parents, Samuel and Phoebe Smith, Cyrus moved to Champaign Co. in 1816. At the age of 9 years his father died, after which he lived with Anson Howard on the farm until 18 years old; then learned the carpenter trade, which he followed as long as he was able to do manual labor, and was a fine workman. He was twice married; first with Lydia Hall, in 1836, by whom he had six children, all living-George W., Stephen A., Sarah L., Willard H., Elisba D. and Howard. Mrs. Smith died in 1854, aged 39 years. His second marriage was celebrated with Mrs. Fannie A. (Smith) Harrington, April 6, 1856. He was a member of the Odd Fellows' Lodge of Woodstock, and a member of the Universalist Church.
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He was a member of Co. D, 134th O. N. G., 100-day men; served his time and was honorably discharged. He departed this life, after a long and painful illness, June 25, 1880. Our subject's boyhood was passed in the village, and, when old enough, he worked on the farm for John McDonald for four years. In April, 1861, he enlisted for the three months service, in Co. K, 2d 0. N. G., and was in the first battle at Bull Run. After his discharge he returned home, and on Oct. 15, 1862, enlisted in 'Co. F, 54th 0. V. I., 2d Brigade, 2d Division and 15th Army Corps. He was in the battles of Shiloh, Arkansas Post, siege of Vicksburg, Jackson, Champion Hill, Mission Ridge, Lookout Mountain, Atlanta, Jonesborough, and many other lighter engagements; was with Sherman on his march to the sea. He veteranized Jan. 1, 1864, at Bellefonte, Ala., and was- mustered in at Larkinsville, Ala., Jan. 22, 1864. After his re-enlistment he did active service till he was discharged, July 25, 1865, having served four years. July 25, 1867, he was married to Susan Epps, by whom he has two children-Harvey J. H. and Laura E. In the fall of 1870, he became proprietor of the Buckeye House, and is an accommodating and genial landlord, always attending to the wants and comforts of his guests.
ERASTUS M. SMITH, farmer; P. O. Woodstock; was born on the place on which he now resides in the year 1842, and is a son of Elias and Huldah (Swift) Smith. His father was born in Stows, Vt., in the year 1811. Huldah, mother of Erastus, was born in Rochester, Mass., in the same year as her husband. They were married in Vermont, and, in 1836, removed to Champaign Co., locating three-quarters of a mile west of Woodstock, where Erastus now resides. He purchased 340 acres of land, on which he lived till his decease, which occurred Feb. 28, 187 1. His mother is yet living and resides with him. They were parents of four children, two of whom are living, viz., Philip and Erastus M. The deceased are Curtis B., died in 1863, aged 28 years, leaving a wife and two children, viz., Frederick B. and Orvis E. ; one dying in infancy. His grandparents, Philip and Rosina Smith, came the same year (1836), living here till their death. He died in 18116, aged 80 years; she departed this life in 1858, aged 73 years. They were parents of three children; all deceased, viz., Susan, Elias and Abel. His parents and grandparents were members of the Christian Church, and exemplary people, taking much interest in the cause and development of religion. Our subject's boyhood was passed on the farm, and he received his education in the district schools. He remained with his parents till he was 21 years old, then began life for himself. May .2, 1864, he enlisted in Co. D, 134th 0. N. G.; served his time and was discharged Sept. 1 of the same year. In 1877, he was married to Mrs. Laura (Cranston) Marsh, daughter of Edwards Cranston, whose sketch appears in this work. To them one child has been born, viz., Nina H., born June 14, 1880. He owns 147 acres of land, which makes a delightful home. By his wife's previous marriage with Charles W. Marsh, she had four children; three living, viz., Mattie, Charles D. and Lucy ; Hattie, deceased. Mr. M. died in February, 1869.
ABRAHAM SPAIN, farmer; P. O. North Lewisburg; is another of the old settlers in this township, and was born near North Lewisburg in 1808, and is a son of John P. and Nancy M. Spain, who were born in Dinwiddie Co., Va. In 1805, they removed to, and settled in, Champaign Co. on 106 acres of wild land, which he cleared up and improved, and where they lived till their decease. They have the honor of being among the first settlers who contended with Indian, beast and wilderness, to obtain a foothold. In 1850, at the age of 70 years, his father died; his mother died in 1845, aged 65 years. They were parents of fourteen children; five living-Abraham, Paschal, Job, William A. and Matilda E. Abraham was reared to farm labor, his education being received in the subscription schools before 12 years old. At the age of 21, he began life for himself and located where be now resides. Through his energy the forest has disappeared, and in its stead large cleared fields mark the fastnesses of nature's stronghold. The home farm contains 100 acres, and he owns 113 acres more, which is located in Union Co. In 1830, he was married to Martha Spain, by whom he had six
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children; all deceased-Robert M., Aaron W., Wilmuth, Job S., John and Lucy. Mrs. S. died in 1852, aged 44 years. His second marriage was celebrated with Susannah Leonard in 1871. He and his wife are members of the M. E. Church, with which he has been connected more than half a century, a length of time few labor in the church.
LEMUEL SPAIN, farmer; P. O. North Lewisburg; is the eldest son of Willis and Nancy Spain, the oldest living settlers in this township. He was born on the place where his father resides, in 1816, and was reared as pioneers' boys usually were, having plenty of work to do and little schooling. He is another who has had a full share of the hardships to endure, and, being young and strong, naturally became a valuable help in log-rollings and felling timber; hunting and fishing gave them recreation. He remained with his parents till he attained his majority, when he began life for himself on the land (100 acres) on which he now lives. It was all in its natural state, and, after completing the log cabin which had been partially built, he moved in and immediately began applying the ax. On this land (with the exception of five years spent on an adjoining farm) has resided where he first settled. In 1836, he was married to Elizabeth, daughter of Christopher and Magdalene Millice, early settlers in this county; nine sons have been born to them, eight of whom are living, viz., Abraham M., John F., Christopher W., David S., George, Lemuel R., Benjamin K. and Luther Grant; Amos K., deceased. He and wife have been members of the M. E. Church for half a century ; are exemplary Christian people and very zealous workers in religion. Three of their children are members of the same church. Mrs. Spain was born in Goshen Township, near Mechanicsburg, in 1819.
H. WRIGHT SPAIN, farmer; P. O. North Lewisburg; is a son of Willis and Nancy Spain, the oldest living settlers in this township, of whom mention is made in this work. He was born on the old home farm in 1828, and his boyhood was passed on the farm, assisting, when old enough, in its labors. His education was received in the subscription schools, and, at the age of 21, he began life for himself. In 1849, he was married to Lucy J., daughter of William and Sallie Crowder, natives of the South, who came to this county soon after Willis Spain and family. William C. died in the home of our subject in October, 1863, aged 65 years. He was born in Virginia Sept. 5, 1798. He was married to Sarah Spain, of Virginia, Oct. 22, 1824; she was born Nov. 22, 1806 ; died in 1835, aged 29 years, They were parents of seven children, of whom Lucy J. alone survives. The deceased are Martha A., Joseph, Leonard M., Sarah, Elizabeth and John. By his second marriage with Elizabeth Spain, nee Ohaver, he had four children, two living-Mary C. and Esther M. The deceased are Eliza and Margaret. Nancy, grandmother of Mrs. H. W. Spain, came to Ohio with her family in 1820, and died in North Lewisburg Oct. 23, 1868, in the 87th year of her age. To Mr. and Mrs. H. Wright Spain five children have been born, four of whom are living Levi, Joseph W., Elmer E. and Estella C. Willis deceased April 15, 1860. Mr. S. owns 185 acres of land, all improved. He and his wife are members of the M. E. Church, with which they have been connected thirty-nine years. He has been Steward and leader in the class meeting for twenty-nine years.
RICHARD SWISHER, farmer; P. O. Woodstock; was born in this township in the year 1835, and is a son of Abraham and Rebecca Swisher, who were born in Washington Co., Penn. They removed to Champaign Co. and located in Union Township in 1833, on land now owned by Simon Rock. Soon after, they came to Rush Township, and afterward removed to Goshen Township, where they made a permanent home. He died in 1842 or 1843, aged 43 years. His wife continued on the farm till 1854, when she removed to Mechanicsburg, where she died in the spring of 1865, aged 57 years. They were parents of nine children, viz., John, Joseph, Henry, Temperance, Abraham, Keturah, Melinda, Rebecca and Richard, the latter being the fourth son. Our subject was reared on the farm, and received his education in the district school, in which he fitted himself to teach, a profession he has followed four winter terms of four months each. At the age of 16, he began- his struggle with the world, since when he
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has battled with the ordinary ups and downs which beset human experience. In 1858, Mr. Swisher was married to Artemesia Dig, daughter of John Dix, by whom he has had seven children, five living, viz., John, Abraham, Link, Margaret R. and Fred. The deceased are Thomas and one in infancy. He owns 98 acres of land, on which he located after his marriage. He farms largely to grain, and gives much attention to breeding pure Berkshire hogs. In 1864, he enlisted in Co. D., 134th O. N. G., 100-day men; served his time and was honorably discharged. He is a public-spirited gentleman, and has taken an interest in educating his children, having qualified them for teaching. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. of Woodstock. His brothers are members of the same order.
AMOS UNDERWOOD, general variety store, North Lewisburg; was born in Columbiana Co., Ohio, in 1823. He is a son of Joseph and Frances Underwood, who were probably born in New Jersey, and in an early day settled in Pennsylvania, and, still later, located in the above county in Ohio, where they lived many years. They removed to Stark Co., Ohio, where they now reside at advanced ages. Our subject labored in the mill till 15 years of age, at which time he went on the farm and remained three years; he then learned the gunsmith trade, which he did not follow long. He next learned the mason's trade in West Liberty, and afterward became partner to his boss, with whom he remained nine years, and then went to Whiteside Co., Ill., and ran a ferry on Rock River for eight months. He returned to Quincy, Ohio, and again resumed his trade (mason), but afterward came to North Lewisburg, and erected many of the fine brick structures which stand as monuments to his skill. After several years' labor in North Lewisburg, he went to Michigan, where he enjoyed himself in hunting and recruiting his strength for several months, then returned to North Lewisburg, and engaged in his present business. He carries a full stock, consisting of most everything usually found id any retail house. In 1840, he was married to Sarah Ros sell. They have three children-Frances S. J., Joseph R. C. and John R. A. Mrs. Underwood was born the same day, month and year as her husband, viz., April 5, 1823. He is a member of the Disciple Church, his wife of the Christians, though both were reared Quakers. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge, belonging to the Chapter and Blue Lodge. He is one of the charter members in the home lodge.
THOMAS WADE, farmer; P. O. North Lewisburg; was born in Virginia in 1810, and is a son of Garland and Rebecca (Williams) Wade. His father was born in the State of Virginia, and his mother in South Carolina. They were married in Virginia, and in 1812 removed to Ohio and located one mile south of the present village of Mingo. He purchased the land on which Dr. Koyle now lives, where they lived for a number of years, then removed to Union Co., where they ended their days. He died at the age of 100 years, his mother departed this life when upward of 70. They were parents of eight children, seven of whom are living, viz., Lavina, Elvira, Delilah, Mary, Rebecca, David and Thomas. Beulah, deceased. Our subject was reared on the farm, on which he found plenty to do in helping to clear up the vast growth of timber that covered the entire face of the country. He remained with his parents until past 21 years old, when, in 1831, he was married to Huldah Dillons, who bore him eight children, seven living, viz., Mary J., John, Cynthia A., Thomas C., Lewis, Sarah E. and Alonzo; Semantha ( Mrs. Wade), deceased. He was again married, to Jane Little, who bore him three children, two living, viz., Casper and Richard; one deceased. His third marriage was with Delilah Vaughn, by whom he had five children, four living, viz., Ralph, Delilah, Frank and James; one dying in infancy. His fourth and last marriage was with Lydia Chapman, by whom he has had one child-Maggie. After his first marriage, he lived nine years on the old homestead in Mingo Valley, then went to Logan Co., where he lived twenty-four years, after which he returned to this county, in which he has since resided. He is a member of the Quaker Church, which he joined in the spring of 1880. Lewis F. enlisted in 1864, in Co. F, 31st O. V. I., and served eighteen months with Sherman in his great campaign. Thomas was a member of Co.
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K, 54th O. V. V. I. ; he enlisted in 1862 ; saw much active service and was discharged in 1865.
WILLIAM H. WAGSTAFF, physician, North Lewisburg; was born in Adams Co., Ohio Nov. 27, 1828, and removed with his parents to Licking Co., Ohio, in 1832. He secured a limited education at the district school, and at the age of 17, entered Gran ville College, where he pursued his studies till 1849, when he commenced the study of medicine under the direction of Dr. Price, of Newark, Ohio. While there, the glowing accounts of the newly found treasure in the " Golden State " infatuated him with the idea of becoming wealthy, and he was induced to abandon all other plans and join a company of adventurers who crossed the plains in the summer of 1851, arriving in Hangtown, Cal., the following September, amid the exciting discussion over the admission of negroes into that Territory. About this time he was employed as United States Express Agent for " Page, Bacon & Co.," carrying mail matter and gold-dust through the mountains to different points, and returning to Sacramento with coin, etc. Ponies were used as a means of transportation, making a trip once a month, for which he received $140. Late in the fall of 1852, he started home; taking passage on the steamer Yankee Blade, which was wrecked in seventy-two hours; be, with a few other survivors, was rescued. He traveled on foot through a portion of New Mexico and Lower California, endured many privations, and at the end of two months arrived in San Francisco. After a short time, he went to Benicia, where he procured a clerkship at a salary of $200 per month. Sacramento, then a mere village, composed of tents, offered greater inducements, which he availed himself of, and again embarked in business, only to become the victim of disappointed hopes. It was during the spring of 1854, when the inhabitants suffered great loss of life and property from inundation. After having charge of a "trading-post" for a few months, he again started for New York by way of Panama, crossed the Isthmus to Aspinwall in December, stopped off for a time at Havana, visiting many places of interest, among which was the tomb of Columbus. He arrived in New York January, 1856, after an absence of five years, and was unrecognized by friends. The following two years were spent on the Wabash in Indiana; thence to the steamer Bon Pluel, as physician of the boat, plying between Cairo and New Orleans. In the winter of 1858, he located in Nashville, Tenn., and was engaged in business there until the beginning of the rebellion. Motives of policy induced him to return to the North, where he enlisted in the 54th Ind. V. I. After serving his country for three years, filling almost every position in the regiment, was mustered out of the service and returned to Nashville, Tenn., where he practiced his profession until some time after the close of the war. He then returned to Ohio with a view of completing his medical education, which was done in the spring of 1866, graduating with the honors of two different medical colleges. Circumstances now favored his location in the village of North Lewisburg, where he has since remained, having in the meantime acquired an extensive and lucrative practice, ranking among the 'most successful and popular practitioners of the county. He has taken all the degrees of Masonry, and has been a prominent member of the organization for thirty years. He is of English origin, his father, grandfather and mother being natives of England. His paternal grandfather was an officer of the Government during the Revolutionary war, and was present at the signing of the -' Declara tion of Independence," and his birth and death occurred on the 4th of July. Dr. Wagstaff was married to the daughter of Dr. Butcher, of Urbana, in 1865. She was a native of Belmont Co., Ohio. His family consists of three children, natives of Cham paign Co., whose ages range from eight to fourteen years. After accumulating a handsome fortune, and contributing largely to the promotion of public interests, and laboring for the relief of suffering humanity in this and other places, the Doctor finds himself at this late hour enjoying only the ordinary comforts of life.
JAMES WELSH, blacksmith, Woodstock, was born in London, Eng., in 1852 and is a son of Marcus and Kate Welsh. His father was born in England his mother in Wales. They emigrated to America when James was yet a child, and located in
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Chester Co., Penn., till his mother's death, which occurred five months after their arrival. James was reared in a family of Hennessys, with whom he remained till 16 years of age, when he began learning his trade. His father in the meantime had gone South, where he lived until the breaking-out of the war, when he was forced into the Southern army, in which be served one year. Was taken prisoner, and immediately enlisted on the side of the Union, where he served till the end of the war, when he returned to his former home in Pennsylvania, and one year after went to Baltimore, where he remained another year, when he went further South, since when nothing has been heard of him. After completing his trade, James worked for awhile in Baltimore and Philadelphia. From there he went to Virginia, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, and worked at various places in Ohio, eventually landing in Hagerstown, Ind., where he was altogether three years. Here, in 1875, he was married to Clara A., daughter of Samuel Bell, by whom he has had one child, viz., Kate B. After leaving the above place, he went to Centerville, Ind., thence to Cable, this county, and finally to Woodstock, where he has since held forth. He is the leading smith in the town, which commands for him a large percentage of the public patronage. He is engaged with N. P. Hewitt in the manufacture of carriages and buggies, giving his attention to the supervision of all iron work. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge.
A. L. WILLIAMS, physician and surgeon, North Lewisburg, was born in Delaware Co., Ohio, Sept. 30, 1836, and is a son of James and Lydia (Martin) Williams. His father was born in Virginia in 1810, and, in 1833, settled in the above county, in which his death occurred in 1876. His mother was born in Ohio in 1817, and was married to James, father of A. L., in 1834, by whom she had eight children; six living, viz., Charles B., Rufus J., Eliza J., Mary L., John C. and our subject Benjamin and David, deceased. The former was a member of Co. F, 96th O. V. I., dying from disease in December, 1862, while aboard the steamer J. C. Swain. The Doctor's boyhood was passed on the farm, receiving the rudiments of an education in the district schools, which was afterward developed in the Ohio Wesleyan University, in which he fitted himself to teach-a profession be followed for a year and a half-the proceeds of which service he devoted to acquiring a knowledge of medicine. He studied under Dr. T. B. Williams, a prominent physician of Delaware, who was his preceptor for three years, after which he entered the Starling Medical College of Columbus, Ohio, which institution conferred on him their diploma of graduation. After practicing about four years in Unionville, he became Assistant Surgeon in the 74th O. V. I., with which be was identified two years. He afterward, in 1864, located in North Lewisburg, and has since devoted himself to the duties of a large and increasing practice. In 1864, he was married to Martha T., daughter of Andrew and Martha H. Beard, by whom he has had two children-Zoe F. and Ava L. He is a member of the Order of Masonry and the Knights of Honor.
ABNER G. WINDER, gardener, North Lewisburg, was born in Clark Co. Ohio, Nov. 28, 1834, and is a son of Thomas and Hannah Winder. His father was born in Ross Co., Ohio, in 1804, and is yet living, and resides in Logan Co., Ohio; his mother, Hannah Wildman, was born in Loudoun Co., Va., in 1802, and departed this life in January, 1875. They were married in 1827, and to their union ten children were born ; eight living-John, Edward, Aaron, Elizabeth, Abner, William, Maria and Seth ; the deceased are Deborah and Seneca. Our subject was reared on the farm, receiving the rudiments of an education in the common schools, which was developed in a select school in Whitehall. He remained on the farm till his 28th year, when he removed to North Lewisburg and engaged in gardening, a business he is quite extensively occupied in, producing much more than his town can consume, consequently delivers much to other points. His handsome grounds are nicely arranged. A large green-house, which is full of plants and flowers, adds much to the beauty and taste of his pleasant surroundings. In 1862, be was married to Eunice H., daughter of Israel and Mary Wood. They have three children-Clarence, Anna M. and Octavia S. Her father was born in Con-
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necticut in 1796 ; was reared in New York, and when yet a young man came to Ohio. He departed this life in 1874. Her mother, Mary Thurston, was born in New York in 1800, and, with her parents, came to near Delaware, Ohio. She was married to Thomas Wood in 1818, by whom she had twelve children, ten of whom are living - Priscilla, Elizabeth, Daniel, Rachel, Francis, Sarah, Jonathan, Rhoda, Eunice and Beulah ; the deceased are Lydia and William. Mr. and Mrs. Winder are members of the denomination of Friends, as were their parents. They are exemplary Christian people, and take much pleasure in discharging the duties they owe to their fellow-men. Mrs. W. was born in Ross Co., Ohio, in 1838.