(RETURN TO THE TITLE PAGE) COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 167 BIOGRAPHICACL SKETCHES. MADISON TOWNSHIP. John Bough was born in Berkeley county, Va., in 1800, and when six years of age accompanied his parents, Henry and Elizabeth, to Columbiana county, Ohio. They settled in Madison township, and remained there until 1847, when he located in New Lisbon, and in 1853 returned to Virginia, where he remained but two years, after which Madison township again became his home. He died in 1860, and his wife in 1876. Their children were three boys and three girls. One of these sons was John Bough, who spent his younger days in school, and later became an employee in his father's grist-mill, where he remained until he was twenty-seven years old. His wife was Mariah Pettit, daughter of Stacy and Rebecca Pettit, early settlers of Elk Run township. To the union of John and Mariah Bough were born the following named offspring: Henry J., Stacy P., Mrs. Rebecca McCartney, Mrs. Elizabeth Brown; John H., who was a member of Company B, One Hundred and Forty-third regiment Ohio national guards during the rebellion, and now lives in Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. Sarah VanFossan; Mrs. Louis George; Mrs. Mrs. Mary E. Quinn, whose husband is a prominent stockman of Chicago; William B.; Emma F.; John H., and Austin E. These parents were communicants of the Disciples church, the mother having been a member from her seventeenth year. The father died October 6, 1856, aged fifty-six years, and his wife August 13, 1883, aged seventy-six years. Henry J., the principal of this sketch, was born June 29, 1828. Until 1876 he was engaged in agriculture. In the latter year he was appointed postmaster of West Point, and in 1889 was re-appointed by President Harrison. From 1876 to 1881 he was engaged in the grocery business at West Point. He has served the township as a trustee for two terms, and as clerk for one term. All of his public acts have been a credit to himself, and to the township. He has the confidence and esteem of the entire community. John Cameron was born in Invernesshire, Scotland, on the 22nd of May, 1795, the son of John and Nancy (Frasier) Cameron. In 1801 he emigrated to America with his parents. They settled in Pittsburg, where they remained until the death of the former, who lived to be one hundred and seven years old. John learned the glass blowers' trade in Pittsburg and worked at it until he was twenty-eight years of age, at which time he removed to Ohio and entered a quarter-section of land in. Mad- 168- HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHO VALLEY. ison township, Columbiana county. Here he built the first log house in that part of the county. He married Nancy Paul, daughter of John and Hannah Paul, natives of Pennsylvania. They have had nine children: Mrs. Nancy McConaghy, Mrs. Hannah Norris, Mrs. Rebecca Nothdoft; Margaret and Alexander B. The latter enlisted in Company B, One Hundred and Forty-third regiment, Ohio national guard, and later in the Ohio volunteer infantry. All of his brothers were in the same company and all served faithfully for the continued union of their country. John has been superintendent of the Twentieth ward school of Pittsburg for twenty years; he married Mattie Simpson; William 'F.. now living in Iowa, where he is engaged in farming, married Maggie McCready; Mary Jane, wife of A. M. Norris, of Yellow Creek township; and Sarah E., who resides on the old homestead. This is one of the leading families of Columbiana county. Its members are generally found on the right side of the leading questions of the day and they are much respected and esteemed by the community at large. Daniel Forbes was one of eight children born to Alexander and Christiana (Gillivary) Forbes. The children were: Jennet, deceased; Margaret, wife of William Holler; James, deceased; Daniel; Elizabeth, deceased, who was the wife of Daniel McDonald; John, Alexander and Catherine. The father was born in Vannesshire, Scotland, where he was a carpenter. His wife was born in Scotland also. Longing to better his condition and to give his family a better chance of success in the world, Alexander set , sail from his native land and sought a home in the "promised land" of America. Landing at Norfolk in 1829, he made his way to Wellsville, Ohio, and one year later bought the farm on which he passed the balance of his life. This land was surrounded on all sides by dense and almost impenetrable forests.' He always took an active interest in educational matters, and was a sober, industrious man, and his family was raised to revere and love their God and Maker. Daniel Forbes was born in Scotland in 1821, and came to America with his parents when eight years of age. His youth was passed in assisting his father to clear the land suitably for farming, and in the old school-house of his boyhood, which was two miles distant from his father's house, being reached by a road which had been chopped through the woods. He was united in marriage to Nancy Smith, moved to the farm on which he now resides, and nine children have grown up in this home. George Hammond, one of Madison township's most respected and intelligent citizens, was one of six children born to Peter and Eliza Hammond, the other children being: Darvin, who died when eleven years old; Mary Jane, died in early youth; an unnamed infant that died in infancy; Sarah, now living at the COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 169 homestead, and Susan, wife of Joseph McLaughlin. Peter was born in Westmoreland county, Penn., in 1804, the son of Jacob Hammond, who moved to Ohio from Westmoreland county, Penn., in 1815, and settled in West township. The journey was made across the mountains in a covered wagon, at a time when the country was infested with savage men and beasts. Peter helped his father to clear out the land for farming, and was given as much schooling as possible. He enlisted in the war of 1812, but before reaching the scene of the conflict the trouble had been settled. Jacob died in 1832, or 1833. Peter married Eliza Decker, daughter of Joseph and Catherine Decker, who were of Dutch descent. After her husband's death Catherine Decker came to Ohio and located at New Lisbon, about 1817. She died in Stark county in 1865. Peter Hammond, who was a bricklayer, died in 1845, after having lived a life of usefulness and having raised a large family of children. Both himself and wife were devoted members of the Lutheran church, and died in that faith. George Hammond, the subject of this mention, was torn in Starke county, Ohio, in 1844. After he was eight years of age the means for his subsistence depended entirely upon himself. He went to live with a man by the name of George Fultz, who soon after became his step-father. Mr. Hammond enlisted in the rebellion, on the Union side, in Company B, One Hundred and Forty-third Ohio national guards, and served until his term of enlistment had expired. He was honorably discharged at Camp Chase, and returned to his home where, in 1872, he was united in marriage to Annie Knepper, daughter of Joseph and Priscilla Knepper. Their children are: Maud, Harry, George A., Ida May (deceased), Clifford, Willie (deceased), Homer, Lillie and Le Roy. Mrs. Sarah Negus, a sister of Mr. Hammond, who resides with her mother, was born December 10, 1837, and was reared by her aunt, Mary Sanor. She married John T. Negus, and had one son. The father died of small-pox while in the service of his country during the late war. Richard M. Haugh, one of Wellsville's enterprising and successful business men, is the son of William and Janet Haugh, who had eight children, as follows: Nancy, wife of Robert Welch, now deceased; Janet, wife of Robert Taggart, deceased; John, deceased; William, deceased; Margaret, deceased; Andy, a resident of Turtle Creek; Samuel, deceased, and Richard M. The latter is the principal of this mention. The father was born in Scotland and came to this country while a young man. For several years he was employed as a foreman in the Penn Cotton mills, and later became head foreman of the Arbuckles mills. He was discharging the duties of the latter position at 170 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHO VALLEY. the time of his death, in 1853. His wife followed him to the grave in 1870, and they are both sleeping side by side in the Hill- dale cemetery, of Allegheny, Penn. The mother was a devout member of the United Presbyterian church, and raised her family in the same faith. Richard first saw the light of day at Allegheny, Penn., in September, 1847. His boyhood was passed in the public schools of that city and in working at odd jobs until his seventeenth year, when he began to learn the machinist's trade. After working at his trade for sixteen years, he had saved enough to embark in the livery business. For the three first years he continued by himself, but at the expiration of that time, took a man by the name of Ward into partnership with him. During the two last years of the three in which they remained together, they were engaged in the undertaking business in connection with the livery. Since dissolving this partnership Mr. Haugh has continued to carry on the undertaking establishment, and now has a large business in both that and the livery. On the 20th of November, 1870, he was joined in marriage to Miss Mary Turner, and their union has been blessed by the advent of seven children to their home, viz.: William J. Flora M., Ida I., John R., Charles T., Mary B. and Carl. Mr. Haugh is a progressive man and his energy and industry have been rewarded by prosperity. Edward M. Kuntz, the popular proprietor of the hotel Orient, at Wellsville, Ohio, was born in Lycoming county, Penn., on the 30th of September, 1857. Soon after his birth his parents, Lewis and Eleanor (Hay) Kuntz, removed to Clifford county, Penn., where young Edward was reared. His mother was the daughter of Mr. Hay, who came to this country from Bavaria in 1822, and settled in Pennsylvania, where he worked at the miller's trade until 1855, when he embarked in farming, and also operated a large lumber business. He lived to be eighty-five years of age. He was a member of the German Reform church, as was also his wife. For three years he was a commissioner of Clifford county, Penn. Having received a good education, and having been brought up to a farmer's life, in 1875 Edward Kuntz was joined in marriage to Miss Anna E. Henderson, whose parents were Samuel and Hortense (Brisbine) Henderson, natives of Pennsylvania. Mr. Kuntz began life's battle without a dollar. His first start was obtained by clearing land. He took a contract to clear twenty acres of heavily timbered land in Pennsylvania. He resided in the latter state until May, 1890, at which time he removed to Wellsville, and embarked in the hotel business, having previously operated a hotel in Jefferson county, Penn., for four years, and also one at Du Bois, Clifford county, Penn., for an equal length of time. For a year and a half Mr. COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 171 Kuntz lived at Fort Smith, Ark., where he was engaged in business. Since coming to Wellsville he has made a host of friends, and is considered one of the best of hotel men. Joseph McCready, of Madison township, Columbiana county, Ohio, was born on the 6th day of February, 1819, He is the son of Joseph McCready, who was born in Washington county, Penn., and he was a son of Robert, who was a native of Scotland. Joseph, senior, came to Ohio in 1806 and settled in the township where the family have since resided, the same farm which he then entered now being in the possession of his son and namesake. This land was purchased from the Wells family. The father's wife was Elizabeth Leeper, the offspring of Alexander Leeper, a Pennsylvanian. This union resulted in the birth of thirteen children, five of whom still survive the parents. Joseph McCready, the subject of this sketch, was married on his twenty-first birthday to Martha Campbell, by whom he lead six children. She died in 1833, and in the due course of time he married Catherine Boyd, who bore him three children. This wife passed to her reward in 1889, mourned by all who knew her. The family are members of the Presbyterian church. Mr. McCready has served his township as a justice of the peace for many years, and is also a very efficient member of the school board, having been a member for over forty years. He takes a deep interest in all educational movements promising the enlightenment of the coming generations and in all respects is an exemplary citizen. He has two sons who have made their mark in the world as physicians, Joseph and Robert, the former of Pittsburg and the latter of Allegheny City. Joseph McCready has a farm of 370 acres with substantial buildings and all modern conveniences for the proper operation of a farm. Daniel G. McIntosh was one of six children who came to America with their parents, Daniel and Annie McIntosh, in 1830. They landed in this country on the 6th of October, having come from Invernesshire, Scotland. Madison township was selected as the place of their abode, and the family has since continued to reside there. The father was born in Scotland in 1786, and died in 1851. His wife, who was Annie McGillvarey before her marriage, was born in Scotland in 1784, and died in 1851. Both of these parents were carried off by a malignant pestilence that raged throughout the state during that year. They were earnest members of the Presbyterian church, of which he was a ruling elder for a few years. Daniel G. McIntosh was born in Invernesshire, Scotland, about the year 1817. He was about thirteen years of age at the time of the arrival in America. Until he was eighteen years old he was engaged in helping his father about the farm, and in attending school. At the latter age he went to work as a stone-quarrier, and continued in that employ- 172 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHO VALLEY. ment for several years, having been engaged on several important works. He was superintendent for two years. while the Monongahela river was being made slack water for the use of boats, and also different other works. Having saved some money by strict economy, he married Jennette McIntosh in 1851, and three of the five children born to them are still living. Mrs. McIntosh died in 1865, and three years later he married Catherine Campbell, by whom he has had one child., Mr. McIntosh, of late years, has been engaged in agriculture, and now owns a very fine farm in Madison township. He has been a trustee of the township for two or three terms, and was township treasurer for one year. He has retired from active life, and is now spending his declining years in peace and contentment. But few families have been so prominently identified with the among the counties of Ohio as the McIntosh family, members of which have taken an active and effective part in the settlement advancement of Columbiana county to its present high position of that region for over half a century. Farquhar McIntosh, the subject of this mention, was born in Invernesshire, Scotland, in the year 1822, and came to America with his parents when nine years of age. His early youth was spent in working on his father's farm and in attending school. In 1856, Eliza Campbell became his wife. Mrs. McIntosh was a daughter 0f Angus and Isabell Campbell, who were among the first settlers of the county. They were also of Scotch parentage. Mr. and Mrs. McIntosh have had eight children to gladden their home. Their names are: Daniel C., a teacher of Page county, Ia., Belle C., Anna E., Angus A., Katie J. and John J. Mr. and Mrs. McIntosh are valued supporters of the Presbyterian church, and are to be found with the charitable and intelligent people of the community in which they live. Farquhar McIntosh enlisted in Company B, One Hundred and Forty-third regiment of Ohio National Guards during the late war, and was honorably discharged at Columbus, Ohio, after having served his country with valor and faithfulness. He leas a good farm of 160 acres in Madison township, which is well stocked and in fair condition. The children born to Evan and Isabell (McDonald) McIntosh were as follows: Alexander, deceased, served in Company B, One Hundred and Forty-third regiment Ohio national guard, in the late war; John, deceased, was a prominent lawyer of Pike county, Ind.; Daniel, a school teacher, died about 1852; Jennett; Isabell, wife of Thomas Hill, of Pittsburg, Penn.; Mrs. Mary Ann Stafford; Mrs. Margaret Frazer, of Kansas; Evan; Mrs. Elizabeth Fraser; James C. who was a lieutenant in Company B, One Hundred and Forty-third regiment Ohio national guard, in the rebellion, and Kate, now living in Wellsville. The father of these children was born in Invernesshire, Scotland, about 1798, COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 173 and came to America with his parents when but two years old. The family settled on government land. in Yellow Creek township, Columbiana county, Ohio, about 1800. They landed in Baltimore, and made the journey over the mountains on foot. Evan McIntosh was reared on his father's farm and learned the cabinet-maker's trade, which he followed until his marriage to Isabell McDonald. At this time they located on the farm on which their son Evan now lives. This land was entered by a man by the name of Gilson, who made no improvements on it, so that when the McIntosh family gained possession there was everything to be done in order to make it a first-class farm. The father died in 1841, but the mother survived until 1882. They were members of the Presbyterian church, and he was one of the organizers of the Yellow Creek church, that has since been re; placed by a new structure. Evan McIntosh, Jr., whose sketch this is, came into the world in 1836, on the farm which he now owns. When the rebellion broke out he enlisted in Company I, Seventy-eighth regiment Ohio volunteer infantry. He 'took an active part in the battles of Pittsburg Landing, Siege of Corinth, was with Grant before Vicksburg, and with Sherman during his Georgia campaign. At the expiration of the latter campaign his term of service expired and he returned home, and in 1868 married Miss Christina McDonald, a daughter of James and Catherine McDonald, pioneers of Columbiana county. The former was born in Scotland and emigrated to America when five years old. His parents were Neal and Christina McDonald, who settled in Madison township about 1806, where they passed the remainder of their lives. James died in 1887, and Catherine now lives on the old homestead. They were earnest members of the Presbyterian church. To Mr. and Mrs. McIntosh have been born two children: James, now a student in Scio college, and an infant that died before its christening. After his marriage Mr. McIntosh was engaged in the lumber business at East Liverpool for. two years, since that time he has been engaged in farming. The family are communicants of the Presbyterian church. Laughlin F. McKenzie was one of eleven children born into the home of John and Margary McKenzie. The date of his birth was in 1842. He was sent to the public schools of the township, and given a practical experience in agriculture, having been brought up on his father's farm. In 1879 he was elected county commissioner of Columbiana county, on the republican ticket, and served with much satisfaction to all for six years. He has also been elected trustee of the township three times. He is a member of Iris lodge No. 125, of the I. O. O. F., of Wellsville, and of Star post, G. A. R., of New Lisbon, having enlisted in Co. B, One Hundred and Forty-third Regiment Ohio volunteer infantry, during the war of the rebellion, and received his 174 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHO VALLEY. honorable discharge at Columbus, Ohio. The other children born to the above mentioned parents were: Mrs. Elizabeth Gilmore, of Pittsburg, Penn.; Jennett, deceased; John, deceased, who served in Company K, Third Regiment, Ohio volunteer infantry; Daniel, deceased; iMrs. Margaret Swearingen; Angus, deceased; Nancy, died in her youth: James C., an infant that died at birth, and Angus C. The latter was born in 1844. When eighteen years of age he enlisted in Company B, One Hundred and Forty-third Regiment, Ohio volunteer infantry, and after serving his time was honorably discharged. After the war he worked at the carpenter's trade until 1879, when he married Nannie McMillan. by whom he has had two children: Margery, deceased, and Mar) Jennett. The father, John McKenzie, was born in Scotland, in 1787, and when eighteen years old emigrated to America. Landing at Baltimore he worked in Philadelphia for a time, and then came to Pittsburg, Penn., where he married and had two children, named William and Alexander, who are both dead. In 1815 John removed to Columbiana county, and settled on the land now owned by his son. In 1823 his wife died, and he was again married, his wife being the mother of the children whose names appear above. He was an industrious, upright man, and had the respect of his neighbors to a great extent. He died November 26, 1860, on the farm where he had spent so many years of weary toil. His wife was the daughter of Alexander and Gertrude Forbes, who were natives of Scotland. The father came to Ohio in 1812, and settled.in Columbiana county. His wife died in 1887. Andrew McPherson was born in Madison township in 1807, the son of Andrew McPherson, who was born in Invernesshire, Scotland, and was among the early pioneers of Columbiana county. Andrew attended school in the old log school-house of his boyhood, and when old enough to work went to Pittsburg and became an employe in a stone quarry. About 1833 he married Nancy McBane, who was the daughter of pioneer settlers of Columbiana county! Soon after his marriage he settled on the farm that is still in possession of the family. From wild land he converted this into one of the best farming properties in the township. He was a trustee of the township for several terms, and himself and wife were devout members of the Presbyterian church. She died in 1883, and her husband followed to his eternal rest May 18, 1890. Their children were: Andrew, who was killed by being thrown from a horse in Nebraska. He served in the Seventy-eighth regiment of Ohio volunteer infantry, during the late war and was twice wounded; Alexander, now of Iowa, was a soldier in the rebellion, on the Union side; Evan, a farmer of Idaho; John, who lives on the old homestead; Daniel, living in Nebraska; and James S. The latter is one of the COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 175 progressive farmers of Madison township, where he was born December 14, 1850. His education was obtained in the common schools of the township. He has always lived on a farm, having been under the wise tutelage of his father in this business. On the 3rd of July, 1890, he took unto himself a wife in the person of Miss Nancy McPherson, an accomplished lady of Columbiana county. Mrs. McPherson is the daughter of Malcom and Margaret (Noble) McPherson, and they were also pioneers of Columbiana county. John R. McPherson is one of the prosperous and enterprising agriculturists of Madison township. Mr. McPherson was born in Washington township, Columbiana county, Ohio, in 1848, on the l0th of March. His boyhood was passed on the paternal farm and in the public schools of the township, where he received a good education. Isabel Smith became his • wife on his attaining to the years of manhood. Mrs. McPherson was the daughter of Duncan Smith, who was an early settler of Madison township. He was of Scotch parentage. One child has been born into the home of Mr. and Mrs. McPherson: Roy S.. who was born in April, 1885, and died when six months old. They are influential members of the Presbyterian church of Yellow Creek, of which Mr. McPherson is a trustee. They take a great interest in all-educational and religious matters, and are benevolent and charitable to a marked degree. Mr. McPherson is a member of Wellsville lodge No. 196, F. & A. M. He has a magnificent farm of 160 acres of the best of land, with substantial sand commodious buildings and the best of live stock. Angus Noble was born in 1803, in Scotland. He was brought to America by his father, Alexander, in 1806. They landed in Baltimore and settled in Columbiana county, Ohio, in 1807, after having lived in Pittsburg one year. He settled on the farm now owned by his grandchildren. This farm was purchased from the Adams family and consists of 160 1/4 acres. At that time it was wild land and it took great patience and much labor to clear it for tilling. He raised a large family and died happy in the thought that his dream in bettering the condition of his children had been realized. This noble pioneer and his wife are lying side by side in the McIntosh Presbyterian church yard. Angus married Christina Noble, and had five children: Alexander died in the service of his country while a member of Company B, One Hundred and Forty-third regiment, Ohio volunteer infantry; Elizabeth, deceased; Jennet, deceased; John A. and Laughlin, who with their families, are living on said farm. One of Madison township's most respected residents is Samuel N. Shaffer. Mr. Shaffer is the son of Archibald Shaffer, who was an early 'pioneer of Columbiana county. He was a man of considerable influence in the community, and was a very excep- 176 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHO VALLEY. tional farmer. His son Samuel was raised on the farm and was given the educational advantages to be had at that time. When Samuel reached the years of manhood, he was married to Miss Tamar Williams. Mrs. Shaffer is the daughter of Jesse Williams, who settled in Columbiana county at an early date. To the union of Samuel Shaffer and Tamar Williams have been born seven children: Minnie, Alice, George, Lida, Archibald, Frank and one other that died in infancy. Samuel Shaffer is an excellent farmer and has a fine farm, under the highest cultivation. He also operates a milk business in East Liverpool which is run in connection with his farm. His stock is of the best, and, his reputation as a man of integrity and ability is undoubted. Both Mr. and Mrs. Shaffer are active and efficient communicants of the Presbyterian church at Calcutta, and are always to be found with the charitable and intelligent of the community. Robert Travis was one of the first settlers of Columbiana county. He was the son of John Travis, who was a captain in the war for American independence; John was a native of New York state, and removed to Ohio about 1808. He was of Welsh descent, and first located in Elk Run township, where he died in 1828. Robert was born in 1786, and in 1822, married Mrs. Mary Davis, whose maiden name was Mary Ramsey, by whom he had five children: Sarah, dying in infancy; John, Mordecai, Rebecca, and William. Rev. M. M. Travis was pastor for many years, of the Presbyterian church, of Chenoa, Ill., but at present is pastor of the Presbyterian church, of Republican City, Neb. Rebecca married George Robinson and resided near West Point, Ohio. William S. Travis was a lawyer and died at thirty years of age. The most of Robert Travis' life was spent in Wayne township, where he entered eighty acres of government land. He and and his wife were devout members of the Presbyterian church of Bthel, in which he was a ruling elder for over twenty years. He died February 4, 1860, and his wife in December, 1864. They were a fine example of American manhood and womanhood, as seen in pioneer days. John Travis was born May 25, 1826, and lived with his father on the latter's farm until he had reached the years of discretion, learning from his parents the practical methods of operating a farm. He was given a common school education and when he had reached the age of twenty-six years, in 1852, was united in marriage to Miss Mary Fife, second daughter of Isaac and Elizabeth Fife, early settlers of Columbiana county, coming from Washington county, Penn., in 1808. The fruits of this happy union were the following named children: Harvey D. Travis, a prominent attorney at law, in Weeping Water, Neb.; Isaac F. Travis, a lawyer of the same place; William M. Travis, of West Point, Ohio; Elizabeth and Mary M., who is an artist of splendid talent. In June, 1864, COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 177 Mrs. Travis passed to her eternal rest. After six years Mr. Travis' marriage with Miss Mary Hastings, daughter of Isaac and Jane Hastings, early settlers of Columbiana county, was solemnized. Mr. and Mrs. Travis are respected members of the Presbyterian church, of New Lisbon, of which he is a ruling elder. For six years he served as justice of the peace and notary for twelve years, Mr. Travis has retired from active business on account of ill health. William Van Fossan was among the earliest settlers of Madison township, Columbiana Co., Ohio; he was born in 1810, on the 4th of October, the son of Arnold Van Fossan, who was born in Pennsylvania. He came to Ohio with his parents about 1784, and settled in Columbiana county, when that portion of the state was a wilderness. He received his education in the log schoolhouse of his boyhood, and upon reaching the years of manhood, married Eleanor Clark, daughter of Hugh Clark. Shortly after his marriage he removed to Wayne township, and after remaining there for a short time, moved to various different places, until he finally settled in Madison township again, where he remained until his death, December 10, 1864. His father was a soldier in the war of 1812. William's wife is still living at West Point, Madison township, at the age of seventy-nine years. They had eleven children, as follows: Amy, wife of J. A. Mick; Joseph, Mary A., deceased; Jessie was drowned in the Mississippi river; James is a resident of Madison township; William, now residing in Iowa; Mariah, wife of W. G. Patterson; Adaline, wife of W. S. McClane; Martha, wife of Andrew Binsley; Daniel, of Cadiz, Ohio, and Henry W., a resident of Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Van Fossan served his township in many different offices. He was a member of the Presbyterian church, and was held in the highest esteem by his neighbors. Joseph Van Fossan was born February 5, 1834, in Elk Run township. Having received a good common school education, and having attained to the years of manhood, he married Hester Baugh, daughter of John and Mariah Baugh, early settlers of Columbiana county. The former died in 1856 and the latter in 1884. Eight children have been born to this happy union: William H., Jessie E., wife of Elva Patterson; Warren C., Edith E., Frank E., Lillian H., Charles, deceased, and Bertha C. Mr. Van Fossan has been treasurer of Madison township and also a trustee, and has filled many other minor offices, although he is a staunch democrat and the township largely republican. He has a farm 0f 208 acres under the highest state of cultivation, and is accounted as one of the most substantial and esteemed residents of the township. 12—A.