300 - HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY A member of the Coshocton bar for almost fifty years, continually engaged in practice, the Judge has made a splendid record by reason of his pronounced ability, that has resulted in his case, as it must in all others, from close and unremitting study and research, indefatigable endeavor and the exercise of his native talents and forces. Those who know him in other than professional relations find him ever courteous, kindly and companionable. No man in the county has been more respected, has more fully enjoyed the confidence of the people and more readily deserved the esteem in which he has been held than does Judge Voorhees. A gracious presence, charming personality, marked legal wisdom, purity of public and private life and the quiet dignity of the ideal follower of his calling, combine to make him one of the honored representatives of the bar of central Ohio. WILLIAM H. ROLLER. William H. Roller, a blacksmith and farmer residing on section 5, Linton township, was born in Franklin township, Coshocton county, Ohio, October 24, 1842, his parents being Andrew and Barbara (Sandel) Roller, natives of Wurtemberg, Germany, and France respectively. Andrew Roller was a shepherd in the fatherland and when a boy of only eleven years had charge of a drove of three thousand sheep. Emigrating to the new world in 1837, he located in Franklin township, Coshocton county, Ohio, where he purchased forty acres of timber land. He walked to Zanesville to buy some dishes and cooking utensils and underwent many of the hardships and privations incident to life in a pioneer district. He was employed on the Walhonding canal at thirty-seven and a half cents per day, while his wife was engaged in clearing the land which they had purchased. The father passed away on this farm June 15, 1852, when forty-three years of age, and his wife also died on the same place, the county thus losing two of its worthy pioneer settlers. Of their family of ten children, only two survive, namely: William H., of this review; and Elizabeth, the wife of John Roof of Linton township. William H. Roller was reared on the old homestead farm, and in a little log schoolhouse acquired a limited education but has constantly added to his knowledge as the years have passed by thorough reading, observation and experience. When twenty years of age he was apprenticed to learn the blacksmith's trade, receiving three dollars a month in compensation for his services: After being thus engaged for a year and a half his employer sold out, and Mr. Roller then started out as a journeyman at six dollars per month. Purchasing a shop and three acres of land on Willis Creek, he there followed his trade until 1875, when he bought his present farm of eighty-two acres and also erected a blacksmith shop, which he has successfully conducted to the present time. His sons now perform the active work of the fields, and in his undertakings Mr. Roller has met with a gratifying and well HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY - 301 deserved measure of prosperity, owing to his untiring industry and good business ability. On the 30th of September,. 1866, Mr. Roller was united in marriage to Miss Margaret Cashbaugh, whose birth occurred in Franklin township, February 12, 1846, her parents being Phillip and Magdalena (Garhortt) Cashbaugh. The father was born in France, July 2, 1797, and on February 5, 1832, celebrated his marriage, his wife being also a native of France, where her birth occurred July 6, 1806. Phillip Cashbaugh was a soldier in France for thirteen years under Napoleon, serving in Algeria and Africa. In June, 1838, he emigrated to America, being three months on the ocean. Coming to Coshocton county by way .Of the Ohio canal, he and his family stopped at Dresden, where they spent the first night in the warehouse. Locating in Franklin township, he there purchased forty acres of land, and walked to Zanesville to get an ax in order' that he might chop down the trees and clear a spot large enough on which to build a log cabin. After making his home there for some time and clearing a part of the property, he sold out and bought another forty-acre tract, on which he spent the remainder of his life, his demise occurring when he had attained the age of seventy-two years. His wife died in Coshocton when seventy-one years of age. They had a family of nine children, three of whom are still living, namely: Frederick, of Linton township; Elizabeth, the wife of William Carr, of Coshocton; and Mrs. Roller. Unto our subject and his wife have been born four sons: Phillip, at home; Harvey F., of Coshocton; and William S. and Walter L., who are also under the paregtal roof. Politically Mr. Roller is a democrat and has served as township trustee for one term, while he has also held several school offices. Both he and his wife are devoted and faithful members of St. Paul's English Lutheran church, which he joined when fourteen years of age. Having spent their entire lives in this county, both Mr. and Mrs. Roller are well and favorably known here and have gained the warm regard and esteem of all with whom they have been associated. EDWARD S. FREW Edward S. Frew is the proprietor of a drug store in Coshocton, which is modern in all of its appointments and equipments. He is also a representative of one of the old families of the county, his birth having occurred at Frews Mills, in Franklin township, October 1, 1854. His parents were David . and Lucy (Wells) Frew, who came to Coshocton county soon after their marriage. For years the father owned and operated Frews mills, which was one of the important industries of the county in the early days. Settlers came for long distances to secure the products of his mill and the business was one of marked benefit to the community. Mr. Frew was known as an energetic and trustworthy man and enjoyed to the fullest extent the confidence of those with whom he was brought in contact. He was quite active  302 - HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY in the work of the Methodist Episcopal church, in which he held membership, doing all in his power to promote its growth and extend its influence. His political support was given to the republican party after its organization but he lived to see only one president chosen by that party as his death occurred in 1864, when he was fifty-nine years of age. Unto him arid his wife were born a daughter and two sons: Mary W., who is residing with hex brother, Chester W., in Decatur, Illinois; and Edward S , of this review. The last named was but nine years of age at the time of his father's death. The mother carefully reared her family of three children, doing everything possible for their comfort and welfare and to equip them for life's practical duties. Mr. Frew was educated in the county schools of Coshocton, to which city his parents had removed in 1862. He continued his studies through consecutive grades, until he became a high-school student and when about seventeen years of age he put aside his text-books to enter business circles, securing a position in the drug store of Dr. Lee on Second street. The business in which he made his initial step has always remained his life work. Applying himself closely to the tasks assigned him he became a competent pharmacist and that he was a Lost trustworthy employe is indicated by the fact that he remained in Dr. Lee's employ for fourteen or fifteen years. He then accepted the management of the drug store owned by L. K. Anderson and continued in charge for several years. In 1897 he purchased the business, since which time he has carried on the store which is located at No. 523 Main street. It is one of the most modern and attractive establishments of this kind in this section of the state. Its arrangement is neat and pleasing and the business methods which he follows commend him to the confidence and patronage of the public. In 1901 he purchased the building in which he does business and he also owns one of the beautiful homes of Coshocton, located at No. 301 South Third street. He is a stockholder in the Commercial National Bank and also in the Meek Company of Coshocton and his sound business judgment makes his opinions of value in the conduct of business concerns. Pleasantly situated in his home life, Mr. Frew was married April 1, 1891, to Miss Jessie Wylie of La Salle county, Illinois. Their only child, Wylie Park, who was born March 6, 1892, died June 23, 1908. The wife and mother passed away March 15, 1892, and on the 20th of November, 1894, Mr. Frew was again married, his second union being with Miss Elizabeth J. Stewart, of Coshocton. They have one child, James Edward, born April 11, 1901. Mr. and Mrs. Frew hold membership in the Presbyterian church, contributing generously to its support and are interested in its work. He served for some years as a trustee of the church but refused the treasurership when elected to that office. On questions of national importance he is a republican but at local elections casts an independent vote and is allied with that movement toward cleaner politics, which is one of the hopeful signs of the times. Such, in brief, is the life history of one of Coshocton's respected citizens. He has based his business principles and actions upon strict adherence to the rules which govern industry, economy HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY - 303 and unswerving integrity. His enterprising and progressive spirit have made him a typical American' in every sense of the word. By constant exertion, associated with good judgment, he has raised himself to the prominent position which he now holds in commercial circles, having the friendship of many and the respect of all who know him. S. A. MILLS. S. A. Mills, a farmer and fruit-grower of New Castle township, owning and operating one hundred and ninety-seven and a half acres of land, was born in the house which is now his home, June 12, 1852, the sixth in order of birth in a family of nine children born of the marriage of Samuel and Priscilla (Marford) Mills The farm on which our subject now resides was formerly owned by the paternal grandfather, who located in Coshocton county in 1820, his home being established at Joseph Mills on the head waters of the Mohawk creek. He also owned and operated a mill elsewhere. The father, Samuel Mills, was born in the Keystone state and was but two years of age when brought by his parents to Coshocton county. He was reared to the milling business and was a man of considerable, inventive genius. He invented the first grain drill, patented in 1832 by Mun & Company of New York city. He also invented the first traction engine and the incline plane of the railroad. He was quite .a mechanic and was a good carpenter. The house in which our subject now lives was erected by the father in 1842, the lower story being made of stone, while the upper story is frame. The barn, which was built in 1862, was also erected by him, this consisting of two stories and basement. After reaching mature years the father went to Buckeye City, Knox county., Ohio, in 1886, and engaged in farming and fruit culture, remaining there until the ti me of his demise, which occurred March 5, 1901. The, mother, who was likewise born in Pennsylvania, also passed away in Knox county. She became the mother of nine children Mary, the wife of Marion Buxton, of Bedford township ; Joseph, a fruit grower of Marion, Ohio; William and Jacob, deceased; Sarah, the wife of C. H. Coe, of Knox county; S. A., of this review; James, a fruit-grower of Buckeye City ; Elmer, deceased; and one who died in infancy. S. A. Mills, whose name introduces this review, was educated in the district schools and remained at home until he had reached the age of thirty years, or until 1882, when he purchased the old home place, comprising ninety-seven and a half acres, and in 1907 he bought one hundred acres of the Thomas Dillon heirs. He is here engaged in general farming and devotes twenty-five or thirty acres to the raising of fruit. He has made a close study of horticulture and his fruit finds a ready sale on the market, owing to its fine quality, size and flavor. He is also meeting with success in his agricultural pursuits, for he follows only the most modern methods in carrying on his work and uses the latest improved machinery to facilitate his labors. 304 - HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY Mr. Mills established a home of his own on the 19th of March, 1881, by his marriage to Miss Hortense F. Staats, a resident of Knox county. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Mills has been blessed with the following children: Cecil, Pluma, Oliver, Joseph, William C., Hazel, Ethel, Pearl, Anthel and Royal. The second in order of birth, Pluma, is now deceased. Mr. Mills gives his political support to the men and measures of democracy and he and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Mills has in his possession the first grain drill in the United States, this being fashioned after a wheelbarrow, with one wheel and two handles and has three hoes, their purpose being to drill the wheat between the rows of corn. This was manufactured by the, father, who kept improving on this crude implement until he eventually brought forth the modern two-horse drill of the-present day. The spirit of self-help is the source of all genuine worth in the individual and this truth is abundantly verified in the life of Mr. Mills. Steadily pursuing his, way, undeterred by the obstacles and difficulties in his path, he is achieving :a prosperity of which he has every reason to be proud. ABRAHAM SIMMONS The well improved farm of one hundred and sixty acres which is owned and operated by Abraham Simmons was formerly the family homestead, and he was here born January 17, 1832, of the marriage of Benjamin and Levey (Giffen) Simmons, the former born in Massachusetts, February 2, 1796. The paternal prandfather came to Ohio from Massachusetts with four companions, the journey being made in a one-horse wagon. During his residence in Massachusetts he followed. the river,. but after coming to Coshocton county he engaged in farming in Tiverton township. The father followed farming as a life work and although he started out in the world without anything, having but a single dollar when he arrived in Coshocton county, he became a very successful man, and in addition to giving a farm to each of his children, he also owned at the time of his death two hundred and forty acres of well improved land. He was numbered among the earliest pioneers of Tiverton township and passed away here December 4, 1874, his remains being interred in Borden cemetery. The mother was born in Virginia but came when a maiden of twelve years to Coshocton county, her parents having settled near New Castle. They later removed to Union township, where her father built a mill. The grandfather, Robert Giffen, purchased four thousand acres of land in New Castle township and became one of the prominent residents- of this section of the state. Mrs. Simmons died August 26, 1886, and her remains were interred by the side of her husband in Borden cemetery. Her family numbered ten children, of whom five grew to years of maturity but three of the number are now deceased, these being: Robert G., John G. and Edith H. Thee living brother of our subject is Calvin, a resident of Tiverton township. HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY - 305 Abraham Simmons was educated in the district schools near his home and remained under the parental roof until he reached the age of twenty-two years. During this time he was trained to the duties of the home farm and his first independent business venture was made in operating the home farm for one year. He then went to Holmes county, Ohio, and engaged in farming there for ten years. On the expiration of that period he once more returned to Coshocton county and after spending one year with a brother returned to the home farm and upon the death of the father purchased the interest of the other heirs and has since cultivated this farm, comprising one hundred and sixty acres in Tiverton township. He has been very successful in his undertakings as a general farmer. He has made many improvements on the farm, in 1883 built a large and commodious ten-room house, remodeled the barn and erected many other outbuildings for the shelter of his large crops of grain, which he annually harvests. Mr. Simmons was married in 1854 to Miss Margaret Winslow, a resident of Tiverton township, whose parents lived on a farm adjoining that of Mr. Simmons. Their union has been blessed with five children but the four eldest, John G., Hettie G., Benjamin and Mary L. have departed this life. The youngest and only living member is Sarah E., who is now acting as her father's housekeeper, the mother having died in December, 1906. Her remains lie buried in Borden cemetery. Mr. Simmons gives his political support to the democratic party and has been called by his fellow townsmen to fill several offices of trust and responsibility. He has served as justice of the peace, township trustee, land appraiser and as road supervisor, and has also acted as a school director. He is a devoted and faithful member of the Disciples church, of which he has'served as elder for the past twenty-eight years. His fraternal relations are with the Patrons of Husbandry. On all public questions where the best interests of the community are involved Mr. Simmons is always to be found on the right side. He is a man of honest convictions and firm purpose and stands foursquare before all the world. PHILIP R. BIBLE. Philip R. Bible, a prosperous and well known agriculturist of Bethlehem township, was born in this township on the 3d of May, 1829, his parents being Jacob and Elizabeth (Richey) Bible, who were natives of Rockingham county, Virginia, born in the years 1796 and 1802 respectively. They celebrated their marriage in 1820 and the following year came to Coshocton county, Ohio, locating in Keene township, where they lived until their removal, in 1837, to Bethlehem township, which remained their place of residence until the time of their demise. In his early manhood the father was a carpenter but later followed farming as a life, work and was also an old hunter and trapper. He and his wife were among the. earliest pioneer settlers of the county and underwent all of the hardships and privations of frontier 306 - HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY life in their efforts to establish a home in an unsettled and undeveloped region. Mrs. Bible was called to her final rest in 1869 when sixty-seven years of age and, like her husband, was deeply mourned throughout the community. She had a family of ten children and at one time four of the sons were defending the Union cause during the Civil war. Philip R. Bible obtained his education in the common schools and remained at home until twenty-two years of ,age, when he rented a farm, in the cultivation of which he was successfully engaged for fifteen years. Later he came into possession of the old homestead, on which he has resided to the present time, meeting with a gratifying measure of prosperity in the conduct of his agricultural interests. In addition to the work of general farming he made a specialty of raising hogs, both branches of his business bringing to him a good annual income. In 1864 he enlisted as a soldier of the Union army, becoming a member of Company G, One Hundred and Forty-thir Ohio Regiment, with which he served for four months. In 1855 occurred the marriage of Mr. Bible and Miss Love Courtwright, a native of Keene township and a daughter of Abe and Margaret Courtwright, whose family numbered nine children. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Bible were born five children, namely: Elizabeth, the wife of George Bender,. of Coshocton county; Catharine, the wife of Howard Hook, of Bethlehem township; Margaret, deceased; Eliza, the widow of Daniel Earenholt, who makes her home in this county; and Jacob, at home. In 1908 Mr. Bible was called upon to mourn the loss of his wife, who passed away on the 1st of February of that year, her remains being interred in the Bible cemetery. In his political views Mr. Bible is a stalwart republican but has never been an office seeker. Throughout his entire life, or for more than the Psalmist's allotted span of three score years and ten, he has resided in this county and now receives the veneration and respect which should ever be accorded one who has traveled thus far on this earthly pilgrimage and whose course has at all times been honorable, upright and above reproach. Moreover his memory forms a connecting link between the primitive past and the progressive present and he relates many interesting incidents of the days when this part of the state gave little promise of future development and progress. I. M. SMITH. I. M. Smith, one of the, most prominent and extensive farmers and stock-raisers of Keene township, owning, four hundred and twenty-five acres of rich and valuable land, was born in Mill Creek township, Coshocton county, Ohio, June 15, 1846. His father, Amos Smith, a native of New York, passed away in 1850, and the mother, Mrs. Mary (Bible) Smith, was called to her final rest in April, 1856. Owing to the early death of his parents, I. M. Smith, who was an only child, went to live with his grandfather, and in the common schools obtained the education which qualified him for the practical and responsible duties of HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY - 309 later life. In 1864 he joined the Union army as a member of Company H, One Hundred and Forty-third Regiment, serving as a faithful and loyal soldier until the close of hostilities. He then returned to this county and purchased a farm of eighty acres in Mill Creek township, on which he made his home until 1883, when he sold the place and bought one hundred acres of the farm which he, now owns in Keene township. He made many substantial improvements on the property, and from time to time added to his holdings by additional purchase until he now has four hundred and twenty-five acres of well improved and productive land in Keene, township. In addition to the work of general farming he makes a specialty of raising and feeding stock, principally sheep, and is widely recognized as a prominent representative of the stock-raising industry. The improvements on his farm, which is considered one of the _finest in the township, include a commodious and substantial residence, a sheep barn and all other necessary outbuildings for the shelter of grain and stock. These various buildings stand as monuments to his enterprise and energy, and the large degree, of prosperity which has attended his undertakings but the meritcd reward of his well directed labor and capable business management. In startling contrast to his modern and up-to-date farm buildings there also stands on the place an old log cabin a mute reminder of pioneer days. In 1871 Mr. Smith was united in marriage to Miss Priscilla Crawford, whose birth occurred in Coshocton county in 1840, her parents being Oliver and Jane Crawford, both of whom are now deceased. Their family numbered seven children. Unto our subject and his wife was born one child, who died in infancy. In his political views Mr. Smith is a stalwart republican and has acceptably filled the office of trustee. Having spent their entire lives in Coshocton county, both he and his wife are widely and favorably known here and have witnessed the gradual transformation that has converted this part of the state from a wild and unsettled region into a rich agricultural district, in which the evidences of an advancing civilization are everywhere seen. PARKER KIMBERLEY. Parker Kimberley, who throughout his entire life has been engaged in agricultural pursuits, is now a gardener on the rich bottom lands just south of Coshocton. He was born in this county, May 3, 1857, a son of John and Martha (Reynolds) Kimberley, both of whom were natives of this county and of Scotch descent. The family was established in the Buckeye state near the close of the seventeenth century when Ira Kimberley, the great-grandfather, came to this country from Scotland and located in what is now Belmont county, near Wheeling, West Virginia, and later removed to Coshocton county, being numbered among its first white settlers. The father of our subject was a farmer of this section of the state throughout a long period. 310 - HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY Parker Kimberley, the immediate subject of this review, acquired his education in the district schools near his father's home, which was located in Bethlehem township. He helped to clear and develop the homestead property, for when it came into possession of the family it was a wild and unimproved tract. He shared with the other members of the family in the hardships and privations which are always encountered in a frontier district, and early became familiar with the duties of farm labor. Upon reaching mature years he engaged in farming on his own account and met with excellent success in his undertakings. Since 1902, however, he has been engaged in gardening in Tuscarawas township, removing here from Bethlehem township. He is meeting with success in this field of labor, for his products find a ready sale on the city markets, commanding high prices, owing to the excellency of their quality, size and flavor. Mr. Kimberley was married on the 10th of November, 1881, to Miss Ina S. Milligan, a daughter of William and Lanah Milligan, of Bethlehem township. This union has been blessed with nine children: Estelle, now the wife of Irwin Foster; Mina, the wife of Joseph Reynolds.; Albert R.; Zelma L.; Ale tha L.; Mary E.; Carrie A.; and John and Emmett, who have passed away. Mr. Kimberley is a strong temperance man, giving his support to the prohibition party, while his religious faith is indicated by his membership in the Methodist Episcopal church. Inheriting the sterling characteristics of a long line of sturdy Scotch ancestry and endowed 'by nature with a good constitution he early deteloped all the attributes which make the successful man, and today is held in high esteem in the community in which he makes his home. CLARENCE KARL CLEMENS. Clarence Karl Clemens is general manager of the Domestic Manufacturing & the Eureka Laundry Company of. Coshocton, his native city. He was born March 3, 1869, of the marriage of Warren and Mary (Taylor) Clemens, the former a native of Mount Vernon, Ohio, and the latter of Stockport, Cheshire, England. When a young man, Warren Clemens arrived in Coshocton and apprenticed himself to the. wagonmaker's trade, serving a full term. He built the first spring wagon ever constructed in Coshocton and was connected with the carriage and wagonmaking business until his death, which occurred May 4, 1894, when he was fifty-two years of age. He had at that time been a resident of Coshocton for thirty-five years, having arrived here in 1859, and during that period he had taken an active and helpful part in the industrial development and material improvement of the city. He served in the Civil war as a member of Company I, Ninety-seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry, remaining With the army until after the cessation of hostilities. He was wounded in the battle of Kenesaw Mountain but as soon as 'possible again took his place in the ranks and bravely faced the enemy on many a HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY - 311 southern battlefield. He always stood loyally by the republican party, which was the defense of the Union in the dark days of the Civil war, and he was equally faithful in his allegiance to the Methodist Episcopal church, in which he held membership. His wife, who still survives him, was brought to the United States by her parents when an infant of six months. Her father, John Taylor, was a silk weaver of England and after crossing the Atlantic conducted a woolen mill in Coshocton for a number of years. He was also for several years the marshal of Coshocton and was one of the leading figures in the early history of the city. Clarence K. Clemens, spending his boyhood days in his parents' home, enjoyed the pleasures in which most youths indulge and divided his time with the work of the schools until he had completed the high-school course with the class of 1887. Following his graduation he served an apprenticeship at the blacksmith's trade, which he followed for about five years. He then accepted a position in the grocery store of Smith, Miller & Company, with whom he remained for two years, after which he spent one year with the Selby Dry Goods Company. Resigning that position he accepted the management of the carpet department of the Fountain Dry Goods Company, in which capacity he proved his ability, remaining at the head of the department for eight years. During his connection with that house he also engaged in the manufacture of rugs in partnership with W. H. Wilson under the firm name of the Domestic Rug Company, manufacturing rugs from worn-out carpets. They began business in a barn on Third street, back of the old Methodist church, but the enterprise soon outgrew those modest quarters and was removed to the Wilkins' block on Second street. On the 14th of September, 1903, Mr. Clemens resigned his position with the Fountain Dry Goods Company to give his entire time to the manufacturing business, which had grown in volume and importance until it demanded his undivided attention. About this time the old Hay & Wilson block on Second and Main streets was offered for sale by the Coshocton Manufacturing Company and was purchased by the Eureka Laundry Company, J. R. Speck, proprietor, and the Domestic Rug Company, which decided to merge their interests. Accordingly a stock company was organized in August, 1903, and the incorporation papers were made out. On the amalgamation of the business Mr. Clemens was chosen as general manager of the plant, in which capacity he has ably served, the success of the enterprise being attributable, to his keen discernment and capable control. On the 29th of March, 1895, Mr. Clemens was married to Mrs. Dorsey, formerly Miss Alice Compton, .of Roscoe, a daughter of Elisha Compton, who is still living at the age of ninety-two years. Mrs. Clemens died January 1, 1899, leaving a little son, Paul, and on the 29th of August, 1901, Mr. Clemens was again married, his second union being with Miss Mary Cox, a daughter of William Cox, of Trinway, Ohio. There is one daughter of this marriage, Helen Loa. While Mr. Clemens usually votes with the republican party he is liberal in his views and regards rather the capability of the candidate than his party affiliation. A prominent member of the Business Men's Association he is 312 - HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY serving on the executive board and at different times has been vice, president and secretary of the organization. His prosperity is recognized as a merited reward of his labor. In a review of his life it will be found that his success has come as the legitimate sequence of his persistency of purpose, his unwearied industry and his laudable ambition—qualities which all may cultivate and which never fail to bring the desired result. W. H. CULLISON. W. H. Cullison, successfully engaged in agricultural pursuits, was born on a farm adjoining the one on which he now resides in Perry township, Coshocton county, Ohio, May 10, 1842, his parents being Ephraim and Mary (Rhine) Cullison. The father, a native of Baltimore, Maryland, was a farmer by occupation and came to Coshocton county in 1814, here purchasing some partially improved land. He made his home on this farm until the time of his demise in 1896, his remains being interred at Wilson Chapel in Perry township. In politics he was a stanch republican, while his religious faith was indicated by his membership in the Methodist Episcopal church, with which he was identified for fifty years. The mother of our subject was a native of Hardin county, celebrated her marriage in Coshocton county and passed away here in 1893, being likewise buried at Wilson Chapel in Perry township: She became the mother of nine children, namely: Sarah, the wife of Isaac Drake, a farmer of Vermilion county, Illinois; Mary, deceased; one who died in infancy; George Washington, whose demise occurred in 1895 ; Betsy Anne, the widow of Curtis Almack; W. H., of this review; James W., who follows farming in Perry township; Ephraim Alonzo, who also carries on agricultural pursuits in Perry township; and Nancy, who has passed away. W. H. Cullison acquired his education in the district schools and remained under the parental roof until the time of his marriage. On the 1.1th of May, 1864, he enlisted in the Union army for one hundred days' service and was honorably discharged at Camp Chase on the 5th of September of that year. He had been engaged in picket duty and was mustered out with the rank of corporal. On returning to this county he once more took up the pursuits of civil life as a farmer of Perry township. Subsequently-he spent six or seven years in New Castle township, but on the expiration of that period returned to Perry township, where he now owns one hundred and sixty acres of well improved and tillable land. He erected a commodious and substantial residence and good barn, and in its neat and thrifty appearance the property indicates the supervision of a practical and progressive owner. He likewise keeps a number of good horses and sheep, this branch of his business proving very remunerative. On the 21st of April, 1864, Mr. Cullison was joined in wedlock to Miss Mary Anne Dunlap, of Coshocton county. He is a stalwart advocate of republican principles and has capably served in the position of road super- HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY - 313 visor. Both he and his wife are, devotamembers of the Methodist Episcopal church, in which he acted as class leader for five years, resigning at the end of that time. A native resident of this county, he has now made his home here for two-thirds of a century, and is therefore largely familiar with its annals from pioneer times down to the present, and the number of his friends has steadily increased as the circle of his acquaintances has widened. M. A. LAWRENCE. M. A. Lawrence, is a representative of one of the old Coshocton families and was born in Mill Creek township, March 26, 1840, his parents being Solon and Mary Ann (Andrews) Lawrence. The father was a native of Keene, New Hampshire, born in the year 1812. He, was brought to Coshocton county in 1824 when a youth of twelve years by his parents, who settled in Mill Creek township, where the grandfather of our subject purchased a farm, developing a raw tract of land into a productive property. He was also one of the early postmasters of the county and was closely associated with the work of pioneer development and improvement here. At one time he and his son Solon worked on the Walhonding aqueduct. Solon Lawrence grew to manhood in this county and after attaining adult age was married to Miss Mary Ann Andrews. He then began farming on his own account in Mill Creel township and as the, years passed met with a gratifying measure of success becoming owner of seven hundred acres of valuable land. He worked diligently and persistently to acquire his success and in addition to tilling the soil he also bought and shipped considerable stock, thus adding materially to his income. Having gained a goodly measure of prosperity he, retired from business life some years prior to his death, spending his last days in Keene, in the enjoyment of well earned rest. There he passed away .and his wife, who was a native of New Comerstown, Ohio, is also deceased. They were the parents of four children, of whom two are living, the daughter being Mrs. Emily Wood, the wife of Harrison Wood, of Keene, Ohio. M. A. Lawrence was reared on the old home farm and attended the district schools but when fifteen years of age started out to make his own way in the world, being first employed as a farm hand. Throughout the greater part of his life he has given his attention to general agricultural pursuits, but at the time of the Civil war he put aside all business and personal considerations, joining the army in May, 1864, as a member of Company H, One Hundred and Forty-Third Ohio Volunteer Infantry, with which he remained until honorably discharged in September of that year. When the war was over he returned to the home farm and continued to assist in its cultivation and improvement up to the time of his marriage. It was in 1868 that Mr. Lawrence was joined in wedlock to Miss Elizabeth Moorehead, who was born in Virginia in 1841, and is a daughter of William and Elizabeth (Ferguson) Moorehead, in whose family were five 314 - HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY children but Mrs. Lawrence is the only one now 'living. She came to Coshocton county in 1852 with her parents who settled in Keene township where her father purchased an improved farm, making his home there until his death. His wife also passed away there. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence were born three children: 011ie E., the wife of Samuel Elliott, of Keene town-, ship ; Jessie W., living in the same township ; and Ora, born in 1869 but now deceased. At the time of his marriage Mr. Lawrence began farming in Mill Creek township on a part of his father's land and the following year was given one hundred acres. He cultivated that place for six years and then removed to Keene township settling on a farm of one hundred and seventy-one acres which Mrs. Lawrence received from her father at his death and which she still owns. Mr. Lawrence, traded his one hundred acres in Mill Creek township for two hundred acres in Keene township and 'this he gave to his son. He now owns a fine home in the village of Keene and twenty-five acres joining the corporation limits. He also owns one hundred and fifty acres in Mill Creek township He has had a busy and useful life and in addition to general agricultural pursuits he has carried on stock buying and shipping, finding this work a gratifying source of profit. He deserves much credit for what he has accomplished, for his success is attributable to his industry and honorable management. In his political views he is a stalwart republican and his wife is a faithful and consistent member of the Presbyterian church. They enjoy the warm regard of many friends and are prominent representatives of honored pioneer families of Coshocton county. J. A. TYLER. J. A. Tyler, proprietor of Tyler's Steam Laundry, was born in Dresden, Muskingum county, Ohio, December 6, 1859, his parents being William E. and Angeline I). (Fessenden) Tyler, the former a native of Dillon Falls, Muskingum county, and the latter of Massachusetts. The father came with his family to Coshocton county in 1879. For many years he was identified with the cooperage business, having learned the trade in early life. Subsequently he turned his attention to railroading and for sixteen years was employed by what is now the Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Company at Coshocton. At the present time he is assisting his son in the laundry. Without any special advantage at the outset of his career, J. A. Tyler has worked his way upward, early coming to an understanding of the value of unfaltering industry and perseverance. He has acquired his education in the public schools of New Comerstown, where his father conducted a cooperage plant, and thereafter, putting aside his text-books, he learned the cooper's trade with his father and continued to follow the same pursuit subsequent to the removal of the family to Coshocton. In 1881 he left the city and for about ten years worked at his trade in various parts of Ohio, spending some time. in Dresden, Killbuck, Lima, Deshler and Mansfield. In 1893 he HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY - 315 returned to Coshocton and continued to work at the cooper's trade until about 1896, with the exception of one year spent as repairer in the employ of the Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Company. In 1896 he accepted a position in the Eureka Laundry and thoroughly acquainted himself with the laundry business. Desiring to establish an enterprise of that kind on his own account in July, 1903, he formed a partnership with H. D. Maxwell and entered upon a successful career, whiCh continued until 1906, when their plant was largely destroyed by fire. At that time Mr. Tyler purchased his partner's interest and reestablished the business, which he has since conducted independently. He is a skilled laundryman and is conversant with all the details of the trade. He turns out an excellent class of work and this, combined with his promptness and honorable business methods, has gained him an extensive patronage which makes him one of the leading laundrymen of the city. Mr. Tyler is an advocate of democratic principles and, as every true American citizen should, keeps well informed on the questions and issues of the day, although he does not seek nor desire office. He is a member of Coshocton Aerie, No,. 761, F. 0. E. 'He is also connected with the senior and junior order of American Mechanics, and is a member of the Sons of Veterans. He was likewise ass'oci'ated with the labor organizations for a number of years, and for some time acted as one of the organizers and was secretary of the Central Trade and Labor Council for four years. He is interested in those movements which recognize the brotherhood of man and the obligation of the individual to his fellows. That he believes in justice and helpfulness is indicated in his own career. Mr. Tyler was married in 1882 to Miss Mary J. Christopher, of Killbuck, Ohio, and unto them have been born five children, namely: Rollin A., who is with The H. D. Beach Company. of Coshocton; Lilly May, the wife of E. M. Brennen, of Silver Springs, New York; H. Edward, Ollie and Frank, all of whom reside at home. Mr. Tyler's entire life has been passed in Ohio and many of his stanchest friends are those who have known him from his boyhood to the present. There has been nothing sensational not unusual in his life history, which has been characterized by devotion to business duties and cares. At all times his actions have been sincere, and his manner unaffected, and whether in commercial, social, or public relations, he deserves the esteem of those with whom he comes in contact. GEORGE E. HARDESTY. George E. Hardesty, who is extensively engaged in farming and stock raising on a tract of three hundred and twenty acres situated in Washington township, is a native of Illinois, born September 24, 1871; in Ogle county. He acquired his education in the public schools of his native, state and during the period of his boyhood and youth was engaged in various pursuits. In the fall of 1882 he made his way to Story county, Iowa, where he spent 316 - HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY one year, subsequent to which time he settled in Knox county, Ohio, where he was employed at various pursuits until the, spring of 1886, when he took up his abode in Washington township, Coshocton county, where he has since made his home, having given his time to general agricultural pursuits. He is now extensively engaged in farming and stock-raising on a well improved tract of land of three hundred and twenty acres in Washington township. He makes a close study of agriculture and through the careful cultivation of the soil and the rotation of crops gathers abundant harvests each year, thus adding to his annual financial income. Mr. Hardesty established a home of his own on the 7th of April, 1893, when he led to the marriage altar Miss Martha E. Dougherty, a daughter of Robert and Ellen Dougherty. Their union has been blessed with six children: Goldie E., Raymond R., Roy A., Beulah E., Lena M. and Mary A. Mr. Hardesty is a strong temperance man, advocating the principles of the prohibition party, and he does all in his power to promote the cause in his community. He was solicited by his fellow townsmen to serve in the office of justice of the peace, but declined to qualify. He has, however, served as a member of the school board. He has never cared to figure in public life, but is a strong advocate of every movement or measure calculated to 'advance the public good. He holds friendship inviolable and has a circle of friend, almost coextensive with the circle of his acquaintances. HON. L. D. SCHOTT. Bon. L. D. Schott, a representative from Coshocton county in the state legislature, is making an excellent record in office, displaying the same qualities of fidelity, careful consideration and trustworthiness, which have marked him in other relations of life. He is a native of Roscoe, Ohio, his birth having occurred December 9, 1857, in the house where he yet resides. His parents were Nicholas and Caroline (Rosenberger) Schott, both of whom were natives of Bavaria, Germany, whence they came to America with their parents in 1838. The paternal grandparents of L. D. Schott became residents of Roscoe and there Nicholas Schott was reared to manhood. In early life he learned the millwright's trade, which he followed for many years or up to the time of his death, which occurred August 15, 1887. On coming to the new world his wife's parents settled in Holmes county, Ohio. Mrs. Caroline Schott survived her husband for nine years and passed away November 20, 1896. They were the parents of seven children, namely: George, dying in infancy; Sophia, who became the wife of L. R. Mirise, but both are now deceased; M. J., who is a contractor, of Barberton, Ohio; Anna M., the wife of J. C. Douglas, residing in Coshocton; Margaret S., the deceased wife of M. Smith, of Coshoeton; Mary E., the wife of Robert Green of Roscoe; and L. D., of this review. The public schools of his native town afforded orded L. D. Schott his educational privileges and in his youth he became familiar with the duties and HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY - 319 labor that fall to the lot of the agriculturist, as he assisted his father in the work of the,-home farm. When he started out in life for himself he made his first business venture as a miller and followed the trade for fourteen years. He operated the first complete roller system in Coshocton county at Roscoe in the mills of the firm of Barney-DeMoss & Company. Since 1893 he has been in a lawyer's office and learned much of the law, although he has never been admitted to the bar. His knowledge of legal principles, however, has served him well in his duties as administrator and executor of estates. For most of the time he has served in these capacities and has settled estates for a number of the, most prominent people in the county. He is regarded as a most trustworthy man, thoroughly reliable under all circumstances and his business qualifications and personal worth have led to his selection for public offices. He has been a member of the city council of Roscoe, and for years has taken an active and helpful interest in politics, giving loyal support to the democracy. In 1908 he was elected to the state legislature and his constituents recognized in him one who will always be loyal to their interests, for his devotion to a public trust is above question. On the 13th of June, 1894, Mr. Schott was married to Miss Jennie A. Hill, of Coshocton, a daughter of A. J. Hill, clerk of the courts of this county. She was formerly a teacher in Coshocton schools and is a lady of broad intelligence and innate culture. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Schott have been born a daughter and son, Mary Louis'e, whose birth occurred August 2, 1897, and Oliver Gordon, born August 21,.1902. The parents are members of the Roscoe Methodist Episcopal church and take an active and helpful interest in its work, while in all matters of citizenship Mr. Schott is progressive, giving his support and cooperation to many movements for the public good. He owns a comfortable home in Roscoe and a few acres of land, also considerable real estate in Coshocton. His entire life has here been passed, and the fact that those who have known him longest entertain for him the warmest regard is an indication that his life has ever been honorable and upright. HAMILTON S. SCOTT. Hamilton S. Scott, a worthy representative of an old and influential family of Coshocton county, was born in Virginia township, July 16, 1858, his parents being James and Mary Green (Stockton) Scott. The record of his brothers and sisters is as follows: Margaret A., James, who is mentioned on another page of this work; Mary E., Caroline, the wife of Alex P. Stewart, of Coshocton; Matthew, who died in infancy; and Catherine G., the wife of Albert B. Milligan, a retired agriculturist of Spencer, Indiana. Hamilton S. Scott acquired his preliminary education in a private school maintained by two families in the neighborhood and later attended Muskingum College. He spent the years 1874 and 1875 in travel in Ireland, the land of his ancestors, visiting every point of interest and spending con- 320 - HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY siderable time in the vicinity of the old family home. In 1889 he made a trip to California and the Pacific coast, On the 14th of August, 1895, he was united in Marriage to Miss Elizabeth E. Balo, a daughter of Stephen and Martha Balo, prominent residents of Virginia township. Unto our subject and his wife have been born four bright and interesting daughters: Esther Stockton, Agnes Elizabeth, Eleanor Margaret and Mary Catherine. They occupy "Three Springs," the original home of the Scott family on coming to this state, and the house remains practically as built by James Scott and his brother Matthew in 1834. It occupies an elevation, which affords an excellent view of the surrounding country. About the place are many relics of the past, including an old plow which was brought to the farm from Ireland by the grandfather. It is of wrought iron and bears the name of the maker, "Galbreath," a blacksmith in the home village in the Emerald isle. Most of the original Scott purchase (about one thousand acres) which was made in 1833, yet remains in the family and is represented in "Three Springs" and "Prospect," the latter being the original home of the second generation and now occupied by James Scott and his sisters, Margaret A. and Mary E. Hamilton S. is engaged in the conduct of general farming and stock-raising. Excellent business ability and sound judgment are employed in the cultivation of the fields and as a consequence he has gained a gratifying and well merited measure of prosperity. The farm is well cultivated, the buildings are all modern and adequate, the fields are free from weeds and briers and the stock is well fed and well kept He has studied the character of the soil and plants the crops 'best adapted thereto, thus gaining the best possible results at all times. A man of domestic tastes, Mr. Scott finds recreation and pleasure in the companionship of his wife and children and regards no personal sacrifice on his part too great if it will but enhance their happiness and welfare. Fraternally he is connected with the Masons and belongs to Cyrene commandery, K. T., at Zanesville, Ohio. In politics he is a republican and his religious faith is indicated by his membership in the Presbyterian church. All measures and movements instituted for the general welfare receive his active support and cooperation and he is well known and highly esteemed as one of the county's most honored native sons. DANIEL WIGGINS. Daniel Wiggins is a self-made man who, starting out in life in the humble capacity of a farm hand, has steadily advanced until he is today the owner of a well improved and valuable farm property, consisting of one hundred and thirty-eight acres situated in Lafayette township. Mr. Wiggins is a native son of this township, born January 8, 1849, a son of Isaac and Charity (Colter) Wiggins, both of whom were natives of the Buckeye state. Both are now deceased, the father passing away in 1851, while the mother survived his death for a long period, passing away in 1896. Their union was HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY - 321 blessed with eleven children, of whom three of the, number are deceased. 'the record is as follows: Thomas, a resident of Page county, Iowa; James and Edward, who lived in Coshocton county; Cynthia, the widow of William Rally, of Topeka, Kansas; Isaac, who makes his home in Roseville, Indiana; Margaret, deceased; John, of Illinois; Frank and Sarah who have also departed this life; Daniel of this review; and George, who makes his home in Page county, Iowa. Mr. Wiggins acquired his education in the common schools and spent his early boyhood and youth under the parental roof. As soon as old enough; however, he started out to make his own way in the world, working as a farm hand until he reached the age of twenty-five years. During this time he carefully saved his earnings, which he invested in machinery and stock necessary for conducting agricultural interests on his own account and he then operated rented land for six years. On the expiration of that period he purchased thirty-three acres, which he improved and to this he has added from time to time, as his financial resources would permit, until he is now the owner of one hundred and thirty-eight acres, all in Lafayette township. He has erected substantial outbuildings, has tiled and fenced the land and has made it a valuable property. He is engaged, in raising the cereals best adapted to soil and climate and makes a specialty of raising sheep, which branch of his business is proving a profitable source of revenue. Mr. Wiggins chose as a companion and helpmate for the journey of life Miss Elizabeth Smith, one of a family of fourteen children, and a native of Coshocton county. By her marriage she has become the mother of two sons, but one died in infancy, the other being Jesse, who is still at home. Mr. Wiggins gives his political support to the democratic party but has never been active as an office seeker. He supports the Baptist church. He has met many obstacles and difficulties but has overcome these by honorable and determined effort and has worked his way upward, so that he is now classed among the substantial agriculturalists of Lafayette township and Coshocton county. JAMES L. CONNER. That Coshocton county is an attractive and desirable place of residence is indicated by the fact that James L. Conner has spent his entire life, covering a period of six decades, in this section of the state. He was born. March 5, 1848, a son of James and Mary (Holt) Conner, and is of Irish descent, his grandfather having emigrated from the Emerald isle to the United States. The father was born in eastern Virginia and was brought to Coshocton county when a lad of five years. He could well remember on crossing the river at Coshocton seeing a herd of deer. The family home was established on Yankee Ridge in what is now Tiverton township and the parents spent their remaining days near Tiverton Center. The father entered the land on which our subject now resides and walked to Zanesville to make application for the same. 322 - HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY He carried on farming throughout a long period and became a very prosperous man. He, served for twenty-one years in the office of justice of th peace. The mother was likewise born in Virginia but was married in Coshocton county, passing away here in 1873. The father survived for about twenty years, his death occurring in 1893. Their children, five in number, were as follows: Sarah Jane, deceased; Isaac, a farmer of Monroe township; Joseph, who died at the age of twenty-eight years; James L., of this review; and Mary Elizabeth, the wife of S. H. Ayers, a resident of Millersburg, Ohio. James L. Conner, the immediate subject of this review, acquired his education in the district schools of Monroe township and remained at home until the parents demise, when he took up the work that had been instituted by the father. He is now the owner of one hundred and forty-two acres of well improved and valuable land which, when it came into his possession, was in a badly run down condition. He has fenced and tiled the land, built a good home and substantial outbuildings, has set out fruit and shade trees and has made it a model and well improved property. He is here engaged in general farming and is numbered among the substantial citizens of this section of the state. Mr. Conner has been twice married. His first union was with Miss Margaret Wynkley, their marriage being celebrated in 1871. They had one daughter, Belle, who died when three months old. Aftr the death of the first wife Mr. Conner was again married in 1879 to Harriet E. Sheldon, a resident of Coshocton county, and this union has been blessed with five children. Delpha, deceased; Iva, the wife of Bruce Rhodehafer, a resident of Coshocton; Orell, at home; and Jimmie, also under the parental roof. Mr. Conner gives his political support to the men and measures of the democracy and has served in the offices of justice of the peace and trustee and has also filled some minor offices. He is a Mason, belonging to Warsaw lodge at Spring Mountain, of which he has served as treasurer for twelve years and at the present writing is junior deacon. He and his family are members of the Baptist church. He is justly accorded a place among the prominent and representative citizens of Coshocton county, for he belongs to that class of men whose enterprising spirit is used not alone for their own benefit but also for the advancement of public prosperity. LEWIS BARRICK. Lewis Barrick is an honored veteran of the Civil war. When the call to arms sounded his patriotic spirit was aroused and he enlisted under the nation's standard with men who flocked to its support from all walks of life, coming from the counting-houses, the shops, the offices and the fields. In days of peace he has been equally loyal to his country. For a long period he was connected with industrial pursuits at Bakersville, but is now living a retired life, enjoying a rest which he has truly earned and richly merits. HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY - 323 He was born in this county, May 24, 1837, and is a son of Frederick and Catharine (Stom) Barrick, who were also natives of Ohio. The father was a distiller and cooper by trade, and after working in those lines for a time he entered from the government a tract of land in Coshocton county and began the development of a farm. On this place he built a log cabin, which he covered with a clapboard roof that was weighted down with poles instead of being held in place with nails. The little dwelling also had a puncheon floor and door and the door was hung with wooden hinges and had an old wooden latch. The furnishings of the home were also very primitive and the cabin was heated in the winter seasons by a fireplace, which also did service when the meals were being prepared. In this pioneer home Lewis Barrick was born and reared. He was one of nine children, the others being: Nicholas, of this .county; Israel, who is living in Brazil, Indiana; Elizabeth, the wife of John Prior of this county; and five who are now deceased. The father died at the venerable age of eighty-one years. In their death the county lost two of its worthy and well known pioneer citizens. Lewis Barrick remained at home until he attained his majority and then learned the shoemaker's trade, which he followed for twelve years. During the progress of the Civil war he joined the Union army, enlisting in 1864 as a member of Company G, Eightieth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He served until the close of the war and was holding the rank of corporal at the time of his discharge. He participated in a number of hotly contested battles and went with Sherman on the long march, to the sea, which proved how weak was the condition of the Confederacy, showing that the troops had been drawn from the interior to protect the border. He was mustered out at Little Rock, Arkansas-, and with a creditable military record returned to his home. Again locating in Bakersville, Mr. Barrick worked at his trade for some time, after which he turned his attention to milling interests in Bakersville, conducting the business for twenty-two years. He was known as a progressive, alert and energetic business man, carrying forward to successful completion whatever he undertook, and as the years went by he accumulated a comfortable competence which now enables him to live retired in the enjoyment of a well earned and well merited rest. He owns a pleasant home in the village of Bakersville and he receives from the government a pension of thirty dollars per month. in recognition of the aid which he rendered his country. In 1866 Mr. Barrick was married to Miss Martha Mizer, who was born in Tuscarawas county, Ohio, November 17, 1846, a daughter of Jacob and Susanna (Summers) Mizer, both of whom are now deceased. Their family numbered fourteen children, including Mrs. Barrick, who by her marriage has become the mother of nine children: Melancthon, who is now working for the Pan Handle Railroad Company as train dispatcher at Pittsburg, Pennsylvania; Jennie A., the widow of Edward Davis, of Coshocton; Luther, who is living in Coshocton; Prudence, the wife of John Mizer, of Tuscarawas county; Elva F., who is deceased; Richard R. and Arthur 0., who are residents of Coshocton; Frederick C., whose home is in Pittsburg, Pennsyl- 324 - HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY vania; and Lydia A., the wife of Curtis Lyons, of Coshocton. The parents are members of the Lutheran church and are highly esteemed for their many good qualities and sterling worth. In politics Mr. Barrick is a democrat and has held a number of minor offices. He has now reached the seventy-first milestone on life's journey and his has been a commendable record, actuated by honorable principles. JAMES ROSS STEWART. James Ross Stewart is the sole owner of the J. R. Stewart Carriage Works, a leading enterprise of Coshocton, which has been in successful operation since 1876. He worked his way upward from a humble apprenticeship and his life record is indicative of what may be accomplished through perseverance and unfaltering labor. Born in New York city, July 29, 1853, he is of Scotch-Irish descent in the paternal line and of Irish ancestry in the maternal line. His father, James Stewart, was born in Ireland in 1826 and became a resident of New York city in 1851. In early life he learned and followed the stonemason's trade but after his removal to Coshocton county with his family in 1858, he became a farmer of Tuscarawas township and carried on general agricultural pursuits for a quarter of a century. He was an honest, industrious man and a great lover of home, his interests centering in his family and their welfare. In politics he was a republican and served as councilman for one year. The family were Presbyterians in religious belief and he was reared in that faith, although not a member of the church. In 1852 he married Miss Fannie Ross, a native of Ireland, who in that year came, to New York city. She died in April, 1906, and Mr. Stewart survived until May, 1907. James R. Stewart of this review was a pupil in the public schools of New York city until the removal of the family to Coshocton county, where he continued his education to the age of sixteen years. He then entered the business world as an employe of a nurseryman, with whom he remained for about three years. Thinking to find broader opportunities in industrial lines, he then took up the trade of woodworker and carriage maker, completing his apprenticeship in 1876, after which he worked as a journeyman carriage maker. He gained broad practical experience in that manner and through his industry and economy secured the capital that enabled him to later engage in business on his own account in the establishment and conduct of a carriage manufactory, which he has conducted continuously for thirty-two years. Ho manufactures vehicles of all descriptions and has remained at the same location since starting in business in 1876, having the oldest enterprise of the character in Coshocton. His goods have always enjoyed a high reputation for the excellence of workmanship and the quality of materials used. His trade has steadily increased until the output is now extensive, the business having long since become a very profitable investment. HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY - 327 On the 3d of May, 1877, Mr. Stewart was married to Miss Jennie M. Torrens, of Utica, Ohio. She was an industrious, home-loving woman and proved of great assistance to her husband through her careful management of household affairs and her ready encouragement and sympathy. She died in 1894 and her death was deeply regretted by many who knew her. There were two sons and a daughter in the family. George Francis, the eldest, born April 18, 1879, is now with his father in business and is a young man of considerable ability, whose future is bright with promise. He was married February 15, 1905, to Florence White Aston, of Columbus, Ohio, and their children are: Edward James, born December 7, 1905; and George Aston, October 15, 1907. There is a photograph in existence showing four generations of this family. James Torrens Stewart, the second son, was born June 30, 1883, and is now a member of the Lamberson & Herbig Insurance Agency. He was married June 9, 1903, to Miss Myrtle Betts, who died February 18, 1907. Jennie Isabelle, born May 3, 1887, has recently graduated from the Wooster College at Wooster, Ohio. Following the death of his first wife Mr. Stewart was married May 12, 1898, to Matilda Alexander Torrens,. Mr. Stewart has filled the office of city councilman and has been very active in all civic and public movements that further the general welfare or are matters of municipal pride. He votes with the, republican party and is in hearty sympathy with its principles and purposes. A member of the Presbyterian church, he has held official position therein since 1879 and is now serving as one. of its elders, while since 1897 .he has been superintendent of the Sunday school. His entire life has been guided by the most honorable principles and his self-reliance and unfaltering industry, combined with his integrity, constitute the salient features in his success. JESSE M. ROBERTSON. Jesse M. Robertson is one of the young merchants of Coshocton, exemplifying in his early life modern business methods and the spirit of progress which is rapidly revolutionizing trade interests in this city. He is now a junior partner of the firm of Metzler & Robertson. His birth occurred in Keene township, this county, August 26, 1881, his parents being Lewis K. and Margaret (Boyd) Robertson. The father was born in Coshocton, to which city his father, James Robertson, came at an early day, having recently arrived in America from Ireland, his native country. He found here the business opportunities which he sought and for a number of years was engaged in the conduct of a hotel located at the corner of Second and Chestnut streets. He made this a popular hostelry and received a liberal patronage from the traveling public. He figured prominently in the history of the city in an early day, but eventually removed to a farm in .Keene township, where he spent the latter years of his life. Lewis K. Robertson was a young man when his parents took up their abode on the farm and there he was reared amid the environment of agricul- 328 - HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY tural life. He early assisted in the work of the fields, becoming famili with the task of plowing, planting and harvesting, but thinking to find other pursuits more congenial he came to Coshocton when about thirty years of age. Having previously learned the tinner's trade in early manhood, he here worked at this trade for a number of years, but recently has been connected with the Coshocton Display Fixture Company. He is well known because of his activity in other lines, being regarded as, one of the leading republicans of the city, while for two terms he served 4.s councilman at large of Coshocton. In that office he proved competent and faithful, supporting various measures that resulted beneficially for municipal interests. He is likewise a devoted member of the Presbyterian church, is serving as one of its elders and does all in his power to further its cause. Jesse M. Robertson spent his boyhotd days in his parents' home and mastered the work of the primary, grammar And high-school grades in the public schools. He has been depending upon his own resources from the age of sixteen years and for two years he was connected with the shoe trade. He then accepted a position with C. E. Anderson, a druggist of Coshocton and in order to better qualify for work of this character he attended the Ohio Northern College of Pharmacy, from which he was graduated in the class of 1903. Following his graduation he worked for a short time fo Mr. Anderson and then went to Cambridge to accept a position with the firm of Neilly & Company. For two years he remained in their employ and in March, 1906, returned, to Coshocton, where he became junior partner of the drug firm of Metzler & Robertson. Their business is growing along satisfactory lines and its development is due to the persistent effort and close application of the proprietors. On the 2d of November, 1904, Mr. Robertson was united in marriage to Miss Lucretia Metzler, a daughter of Dr. A. S. Metzler, of this city. They are well known here, occupying an enviable position in social circles. the Methodist Episcopal church they hold membership and Mr. Robertson is a republican in his political views. Commendable principles have governed his life and shaped his conduct in his relations with his fellowmen. Free from ostentation and display, he is, however, favorably known because of his genuine worth which classes him with the representative young men of the city. JONAS H. DUNCAN. Jonas H. Duncan, a successful farmer and stock-raiser of Keene township, was born in Mill Creek township, Coshocton county, Ohio, June 20, 1844. His parents, John and Elizabeth (Long) Duncan, both of whom were natives of Pennsylvania, cams to this county in the early '30s and here purchased land. Both the father and mother are now deceased, however. The family numbered fifteen children, namely: Paul, a resident of Illinois; Adam, living in Missouri; Tobias, who is a traveling salesman : Noah, HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY - 329 also a resident of Missouri; Joe, who makes his home in Kansas; Jonas H., twin brother of Joe and the immediate subject of this review; Jesse, living in Kansas; Lizzie, the wife of Benjamin Lower, of Coshocton county; Sophia, the wife of Wilbert Wetherwax; and six who have passed away. Seven of the sons served as loyal defenders of the Union during the Civil war and all of them escaped injury. Jonas H. Duncan acquired a common-school education and remained under the parental roof until he had attained the age of twenty-three years or until the time of his marriage. In 1864, however, he had enlisted in defense of the Union as a member of Company H, One Hundred and Forty-third Regiment, serving until the close of hostilities, when he was honorably discharged at Columbus. Subsequent to his marriage Mr. Duncan was engaged in the operation of a rented farm for three years and on the expiration of that period purchased property of his own. He now has forty acres of valuable and well improved land in Keene township and in addition to the work of farming he also raises stock, both branches of his business returning to him a gratifying annual income. Mr. Duncan was joined in wedlock to Miss Amanda Shannon, of Coshocton county. Her great-grandfather, Robert Shannon, was a native of Ireland, while her grandparents were Isaac and Jane (Porter) Shannon. Her father, Nathan Shannon, passed away in 1881 at the age of eighty-four years, while her mother, Mrs. Mary (Endsley) Shannon, was called to her final rest in 1890 when ninety-one years of age: Mrs. Duncan was one of a family of twelve children and by her marriage has become the mother of five, as follows: Mary E., the wife of J. L. Boyd, of Keene township; Joseph A., a resident of Kansas; Sophia L., the wife of B. P. Porter, of Keene township; Cynthia G., the wife of Dr. Lessing, of Seattle, Washington; and Mat-tie S., the wife of W. W. Whittirnore, of Keene township. In his political views Mr. Duncan is a stanch prohibitionist and has capably filled the offices of school director and supervisor. Both he and his wife are devoted and faithful members of the Presbyterian church and are well and favorably known throughout the community in which they reside. Throughout his entire life, or for almost two-thirds of a century, he has now resided within the borders of this county and is therefore largely familiar with its annals from a pioneer period down to the present time, while his labors have been a factor in its agricultural development. GEORGE MAGRUDER. The farming and stock-raising interests of Coshocton county find a worthy representatiVe in George Magruder, who owns a well improved tract of land of one hundred and twenty-six acres situated in Pike township. He is a native son of this township, born April 27, 1847, of the marriage of William and Eleanor (Chapin) Magruder. The former was a native of Fauquier county, Virginia, whence, in 1835, he came to Coshocton county 330 - HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY and located near West Carlisle, becoming a prosperous farmer and stock-raiser of this section of the state. George Magruder was reared on the home farm and acquired his education in the district schools. When he started out in life on his own account he chose the occupation to which he had been reared and this has continued to be his work to the present time. He has gradually worked his way upward in the estimation of his fellowmen until today he finds a place among the substantial and prosperous agriculturists of the western part of Coshocton county. Mr. Magruder in establishing a home of his own chose as a helpmate Miss Hattie E. Westlake, whom he wedded on the 4th of July, 1871. She is a daughter of Samuel and Sarah (Henderson) Westlake, and by her marriage has become the mother of five children: Charles C.; Gertrude E., the wife of O. H. Botts; George Dwight; Albert Ray; and Lula B. Mr. Magruder's study of the political questions and issues of the day has led him to give stalwart support to the men and measures of the republican party. He is a man of excellent principles, devoted to the welfare and happiness of his wife and children, while as a citizen, he is most highly esteemed, for he regards the advancement and promotion of the community a matter in which the pub: is at large should take an interest and just pride, and this is what Mr. Magruder does. THEOPHILUS B. TIDBALL. A well improved farm of one hundred and thirteen acres situated in Bedford township, Coshocton county, is the home of Theophilus B. Tidball, who was born in Jefferson county, this state, June 24, 1832. He is an adopted son of John C. and Nancy (Hunter) Tidball, the former born in Lawrence county, Pennsylvania. In early life the father engaged in the practice of medicine and was also a minister of the Presbyterian church, being thus engaged in Belmont county, Ohio. He later studied law and was admitted to the bar, while farming also claimed a part of his time and attention. In 1848 he took up his abode in Coshocton county, and during the Civil war went to Vicksburg to visit a son who 'was ill, and while there contracted a disease, which resulted in his death. He was a man of great energy and enterprise and made a success, of everything he undertook. His wife, who bore the maiden name of Nancy Hunter, was born in Steubenville, Jefferson county, Ohio, her parents locating there before the town was yet laid out. Her brother, James Hunter, was the first male child 'born where Steubenville now stands. When Mrs. Tidball was but sixteen years old she rode on horseback from Steubenville to Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, and purchased a comb, which is still in possession of our subject. By her marriage she became the mother of two sons and a daughter: Odessa Almira, who was born in Jefferson county and died at the home of our subject; Nicholas, who was a captain in the Civil war HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY - 331 and died at the home of our subject; and Wilson S., who was also a soldier of the Civil war but is now deceased. Theophilus B. Tidball was carefully reared by his foster parents and was given good educational advantages, pursuing his studies in the schools of Belmont and Coshocton counties. He remained at home until 1858, or until he had reached the age of twenty-six years, when he came to Bedford township, and for a time was employed as a farm hand by the month. In early life he also drove stock to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Carefully saving his earnings he eventually felt justified in purchasing land and now owns one hundred and thirteen acres in Bedford township, which has been placed under a high state of cultivation, while good buildings also add to the attractive appearance of the property. He also owns real estate in Coshocton. Mr. Tidball gives his time to general farming and each year adds to his financial resources, owing to the large crops which his land produces. Mr. Tidball established a home of his own by his marriage in Uhrichsville to Miss Amanda Barnes, a daughter of Charles S. Barnes, who was probate judge of Coshocton county one term. After a happy married life covering a number of years Mr. and Mrs. Tidball were separated by the death of the latter, August 1, 1907, her remains being interred in Bedford cemetery. Mr. Tidball endorses the principles and policy of the republican platform and has served as township treasurer and school director. His religious faith is indicated by his membership in, the Methodist Episcopal church, of which he is trustee. His strong and salient characteristics are such as have endeared him to all who come within the close circle of his friendship, while wherever he is known he is respected and honored. MRS. CLARA JOHNSON. The lady whose name introduces this record possesses excellent business ability, for she manages her extensive landed holdings, embracing six hundred and fifty-five acres situated in Lafayette township. The farm on which she now makes her home was also the place of her birth, which occurred June 22, 1840. Her paternal grandfather was an officer and soldier in the Revolution. Her parents, Henry and Clarinda (Burt) Johnson, were both natives of Orange county, New York, whence they came to Coshocton county in 1836. The father purchased the farm on which his daughter now makes her home, consisting of two hundred acres of rich and valuable land in Lafayette township. He erected the house in 1837 and this is still standing as one of the old landmarks of this section of the state. The father gave his political support to the democratic party and filled a number of township offices, while he served as the first postmaster of West Lafayette. He was honored and respected wherever known, and his example in whatever relation of life he was found stands as an object lesson to those who come after him and 332 - HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY though he has long since passed from this life he is still remembered by many in this section of the state. His death occurred August 27, 1879. The wife and mother was a highly educated lady and was a personal friend of Horace Greeley in New York city and was a sister of Judge Burt, who is widely known in Coshocton county. She died February 5, 1873. She was the mother of three children : Sarah A., deceased; Susan K., the widow of William McCoy, of Jackson township, this county; and Mrs. Johnson, of this review. The last named was given a common-school education and was reared on the home farm and from early childhood was trained in the duties of the household. She was married August 8, 1860, when a young lady of twenty years, to Cyrus Lewis but is now a widow and has resumed her maiden name. Her marriage was blessed with two sons. Harvey Johnson Lewis was graduated from the Ohio State University and is now a civil engineer, located at Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. The younger son, Thomas K. Lewis, who was born February 11, 1870, was also graduated from the Ohio State University at Columbus and is now a professor in that institution. Mrs. Johnson is today the owner of six hundred and fifty-five acres, of which two hundred acres are in the home place situated in Lafayette township. She is engaged in raising and breeding shorthorn cattle, Black Top Merino sheep and Norman horses and she also raises Poland China hogs. She displays excellent ability in the management of her extensive interests and has accumulated quite a handsome fortune. She takes great pleasure in the collection of antique relics and now has in her possession an old-fashioned sideboard which belonged to a great-grandfather and she also has some silver spoons which were made by her great-grandfather from the knee buckles which he wore when an officer in the Revolutionary war. There are also to be found hanging on her wall oil paintings of her father and mother which are now over eighty years old. Although Mrs. Johnson has acquired wealth she does not hoard it selfishly but is generous in her helpfulness to the needy and charitable toward every good cause. She has many friends in Coshocton county, where her entire life has been passed and all who know her have for her none but words of praise and commendation. W. C. McCURDY. W. C. McCurdy, a successful agriculturist of Bedford township, was born in this township on the 23d of October, 1849, his parents being John and Nancy (Adams) McCurdy. The father, who was also a native of this county, followed agricultural pursuits in early life but later became a stock-dealer and bought a great many government horses during the Civil war. In his undertakings he met with a goodly measure of success and was widely recognized as a representative and worthy citizen. His political allegiance was given to the republican party, while his religious faith was indicated by his membership in the Presbyterian church. In the year 1871 he was called HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY - 333 to his final rest and, his remains were interred at West Bedford. Mrs. McCurdy was born, reared and married in Coshocton county and passed away in 1855, being also buried at West Bedford. Unto John and Nancy (Adams) McCurdy were born three children, namely: W. C., of this review; Margaret Jane and Rachel Pauline, both of whom are deceased. Following the death of his first wife Mr. McCurdy was again married, his second union being with Nancy Norris, by whom he had five children, as follows: Charles, who has passed away; Mary, a resident of Kansas ; Edward and Effie, twins, the former an agriculturist of Kansas, while the latter is the wife of Charles Spang, of New Castle township; and John, who also follows farming in the Sunflower state. The mother of these children passed away in 1903 and lies buried in the West Bedford cemetery. W. C. McCurdy supplemented his district-school education by a course in the West Bedford high school and remained under the parental roof, assisting in the work of the home farm, until the death of his father. He then took up general agricultural pursuits on his own account in Bedford and Washington townships and now owns one hundred and seventy-five acres of ridge land, all well improved and tillable. In addition to the cultivation of the fields he also raises sheep to some extent and, as the result of his unremitting industry and capable Management, has gained a gratifying measure of prosperity in his undertakings. In 1874 Mr. McCurdy was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Job, of Coshocton county, by whom he had three children, namely: Otis and Otto, twins, the former dying in infancy and the latter in the year 1897; and John Frederick, who is now connected with the Coshocton County Telephone Company. In his political views Mr. McCurdy is a stanch republican and has served as trustee, as a member of the school board and in various other township offices. His wife is a devoted and faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal church and, like her husband, has the warm esteem of a large circle of friends throughout the community. Having resided in this county throughout his entire life, Mr. McCurdy has been a witness of the wonderful transformation that has occurred here during the last half century, changing the wild and unsettled region into a highly civilized and prosperous commonwealth. SAMUEL McCULLOUGH. Samuel McCullough has found in the rich fertile soil of Coshocton county ample scope for his activities, and in the years that have come and gone has accumulated a valuable property, comprising three hundred and eighty-five acres of land in Jackson township, while he also owns a valuable tract of land in Medina county, this state, which is now being operated by his son-in-law, Jay Norris. Mr. McCullough was born in this township, December 17, 1848, a son of David and Martha (Williams) McCullough, representatives of two of the early pioneer families of the county. Both the 334 - HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY McCullough and Williams families came here with no means but they possessed the courage, industry and enterprise so characteristic of the pioneer settlers and in addition to making comfortable homes,they were active factors in shaping the history of this section of the state. Saniuel McCullough, of whom we write, acquired a limited education, being permitted to attend school for only a few short weeks during the winter, and this only when his services were not needed on the home farm, for throughout the greater portion of the year he assisted in the arduous labor incident to life in a new and unsettled country. When he started out in life to face its stern responsibilities and activities he chose the work to which he had been reared and as the years have passed he has prospered in his undertakings and is today the owner of three hundred and eighty-five acres of rich and valuable and, situated in Jackson township, and he also owns a tract of seventy-five acres in Medina county. He is also engaged in raising stock, much of his acreage being used for pasturage. He is a very successful man and deserves great credit for what he has accomplished in the business world. Mr. McCullough was married October 17, 1868, to Miss Mary E. Kirker, a daughter of William and Ellen Kirker, the former a native of Pennsylvania, and the latter of Virginia. Both came to Coshocton county with their parents at an early day, so that they were practically reared here. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. McCullough was blessed with three children: Melvina , the wife of Grant Frye, a farmer of Jackson township; Oliver D., who operates his father's land in Jackson township; and Martha, the wife of Jay Norris, also a resident of Medina county, this state. The wife and mother was called to her final rest on the 3d of May, 1906, and thus the community lost one of its highly esteemed women, while the household mourns the loss of • a loving wife and mother. Mr. McCullough casts his vote for the men of the democratic party and is deeply interested in the growth and success of the party. He is a member of the Baptist church. His life has been one of continuous activity,, in which has been accorded due recognition of labor and today he is able to take life in comparative ease, leaving the more arduous labors to others, while he gives supervision to his farming and stock-raising interests. FRANK CORBIN HAY. When an individual passes from the scene of earthly activities the question is never asked, "How much of worldly goods has he acquired?" but rather "What use has he made of, his opportunities and what characteristics has he manifested in his relations with his fellowmen?" While fortune favored Frank Corbin Hay in placing him above want and in fact relieving him of the, necessity of indefatigable labor for the acquirement of a livelihood, those who are familiar with his life history know that in the management of his property- and invested interests he displayed good business HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY - 339 ability and was moreover ever straightforward and honorable in every business transaction. Moreover such were his individual characteristics that his friendship was most highly prized and to those to whom he once gave his friendship he was ever most true and loyal. His death therefore was a matter of sincere sorrow to his fellow townsmen. Born in Coshocton, January 6, 1861, at the family home on Chestnut street, he was a son of Robert and Mary (Corbin) Hay, the former a most distinguished and successful citizen of this part of the state. The son pursued his early education in the district and public schools of Coshocton and afterward matriculated in the Gambier Military School at Gambier, Ohio. Upon attaining his majority he inherited a handsome estate left him by his father. He was never in active business. His investments were extensive and were well placed, yielding him a gratifying annual return. His commercial paper included considerable stock in the Commercial National Bank, of which he was one of the directors. In 1882 Mr. Hay was married to Miss Ida C. Munn, whose acquaintance he formed while a pupil in the grammar schools of this city. She was born in Keene, Coshocton county, a daughter of Samuel and Catherine (Yant) Munn, both of whom were natives of Washington county, Pennsylvania. Her father, who followed agricultural pursuits during the greater part of his life, died in 1896. Mrs. Hay attended the public schools of Coshocton, completing the high-school course, and was married soon afterward. Theirs was a most happy married Life, owing to a congeniality of tastes and interests which rendered theirs largely an ideal companionship. They had one, daughter, Marie, who is now a young lady. Mr. Hay was most devoted to the welfare of his wife and child, finding his greatest pleasure in ministering to their comfort and happiness. He belonged to Coshocton Lodge, No. 376, B. P. 0. E., and also to the Knights of Pythias lodge. In politics he was a prominent and active republican, being keenly interested in the questions and issues that divided the two great parties, but he never sought nor desired the honors nor emoluments of public office as a reward for party fealty. He died very suddenly November 3, 1901, at the comparatively early age of forty years. He was a generous man but of retiring and unassuming disposition, entirely free from ostentation or display. He held friendship inviolable and he made true worth the only test of friendship. To those who came within the closer circle of his acquaintance he was most loyal and his consideration for the interests and feelings of others was always one of his predominant characteristics. SAMPSON McNEAL. For more than two decades Sampson McNeal has been engaged in the mercantile business in Spring Mountain and is therefore classed among the prominent business men of this village. He is a native son of Coshocton county, his birth having occurred on a farm in Bethlehem township, Decem- 340 - HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY ber 4, 1838, a son of Thomas and Amanda (Felton) McNeal. The father's people came originally from Pennsylvania and it is possible that his birth occurred in the Keystone state. He followed farming as a life work and after coming to Coshocton county he engaged in farming in both Bethlehem and Clark townships. He was a democrat in his political views. His death occurred in 1840. The mother, who was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, survived for a long period and died in 1906. Their family numbered six children: Archibald and Elizabeth, both of whom have passed away; Louise, the wife of Andrew M. Guillen, a retired merchant of Killbuck, Ohio; Sampson, of this review; Isaac, who was killed in the battle of Chickamauga, while serving in the Civil war; and Israel McCoy. Sampson McNeal acquired his education in the district schools of Clark township and in Spring Mountain Academy. He spent his boyhood and youth on the home place and at the age of twenty years engaged in teaching school, following this occupation for two years. On the expiration of that time he enlisted for service in the Civil war, in April, 1861, for three months' service. At the end of that time he reenlisted in September for three ye He took part in the battles of Bobbin's Ferry, Stone River, Chickamauga and at the latter place was taken prisoner, being incarcerated for fifteen months in prison, this time being spent in Libby prison, the prisoners at Macon, Savannah, Charleston and Columbia, South Carolina, and the latter place he made his escape. He enlisted as a private but was discharged Ja wary 20, 1865, with the rank of second lieutenant. Following his discharge from the army Mr. McNeal returned to Coshocton county and for one year farmed in Monroe township. He then spent one year in Illinois but returned once more to Coshocton county and farmed for three years. Subsequently he was employed in a tannery for four years and in 1887 engaged in the mercantile business in Spring Mountain, whe he has since been an active factor in business circles. He carries a large an complete stock of general merchandise and his patronage is quite extensive, for he studies the tastes and demands of his customers, and this in addition to his reasonable prices has brought him success. The business is conducted under the firm name of McNeal & Company, the building in which they are located being owned by the firm. Mr. McNeal has also acted as postmaster of the village for the past seventeen years, during which time he has performed his duties in a capable and businesslike manner. Mr. McNeal was married in 1869 to Miss Mary Drake, a resident of Monroe township. Their union has been blessed with seven children, as follow Winfield; Lottie V., the wife of W. J. Krownapple, who is associated in business with Mr. McNeal; Pearl, the wife of Lewis Grassbaugh, a farmer and educator of Tiverton township ; Kinsel, a mechanic of Akron; Mattie, at home; C. D., who is engaged in the cigar and news business in Zanesville; and Carrie, also at home. The wife and mother passed away in 1887. Mr. McNeal gives his political support to the republican party. He a Mason, belonging to the lodge at Warsaw, of which he is the present secretary. He maintains pleasant relations with his old army comrades throug his membership with the Grand Army of the Republic at Warsaw, belong- HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY - 341 ing to Newton Stanton Post., His religious faith is indicated by his membership in the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. McNeal has spent his entire life in Coshocton county, with the exception of his absence during the Civil war, and he is therefore well and favorably known to our readers. He has -ever taken a deep interest in the welfare of his community and no man of this section of the state is held in higher esteem. JOHN GOTTLIEB KLINE. John Gottlieb Kline, proprietor of the Standen Hotel of Coshocton, was born November 16, 1850, in Wheeling, West Virginia, before the division of the state. His father, Andrew Kline, was one of the early German residents of that locality, settling at Wheeling in 1849. He left Germany, his native land, in company with Carl Schurz and others, following the unsuccessful uprising in that year which resulted in so many stalwart citizens of Germany leaving their country. Andrew Kline engaged in the dairy business for many years and, meeting with success in the undertaking, at length retired from active life in 1875, spending his remaining days in the enjoyment of well earned rest. He married Anestina Kramer, also a native of Germany, leaving that country with Mr. Kline in 1849. His death occurred in 1880, while his wife survived until 1895. John G. Kline purgued his education in the public schools of his native city, continuing his studies through successive grades until he reached the high school. He then started out in business life and was apprenticed to learn the trade of a tinsmith and copper and sheet iron worker. After being employed by others for some time, in 1874 he began business on his own account at No. 519 Main street in Wheeling, West Virginia, where he remained as an active factor in trade circles until 1890, when on account of the introduction of machine made goods he withdrew from that business and established a cafe, which he conducted until 1893. In that year he took charge of St. Charles Hotel at the corner of Fourteenth and Water streets in Wheeling, conducting the hostelry for three years. On selling out in 1896 he removed to Elm Grove, West Virginia, where he took charge of the Stone House. On disposing of his business there he became a resident of Cadiz, Harrison county, Ohio, and for one year was proprietor of the Arcade Hotel. He next came to Coshocton and purchased the Standen Hotel, of which he is still the proprietor. It is one of the prominent hostelries of the county and, managed along modern progressive lines, well merits the patronage which is accorded it. In 1879 Mr. Kline was married to Miss Mary E. Meyers, of Wheeling, West Virginia. Their children are: Harry A., who was born in 1881 and is now engaged in the confectionery business in Cleveland, Ohio; Charles Chester, who was born in 1883 and is in Wheeling, West Virginia; and Nellie Marie, who was born in 1893 and is a pupil in the Coshocton public schools. 342 - HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY Mr. Kline, while residing in Wheeling, was very prominent in political circles as a stalwart advocate of republican principles and was frequently nis party's candidate for office, but failed of election because of the normal democratic majority. He was at one time a member of the Goff Guards of West Virginia, a well known military organization of that state. He is a charter member of Ohio Valley Lodge, No. 31, K. P., of Wheeling, and also joined the Fraternal Order of Eagles there. He was reared in the faith of St. John's German Lutheran church, of which his father was one of the organizers. Since his removal to Coshocton, Mr. Kline has not figured so prominently in political or fraternal circles. He is, however, a member of the Coshocton Driving Association, which has free matinee races at the fair grounds, and is an ardent admirer of a fine horse, owning several animals which give excellent promise of future development. He has also attained considerable celebrity as a "38" player, being a champion in this county of the game, which requires great skill and practice. He is a genial man, whose friends delight in his companionship because of his cordial disposition, his unfailing good humor and his hearty enthusiasiam for the various interests with which he associates himself. Coshocton regards him as a valued addition to the ranks of her business men and under his control the Standen House is kept up to a high standard. WILLIAM SHERMAN HOOTMAN. For twenty-one years a representative of public education in Ohio Wi ham Sherman Hootman is now occupying the position of principal of the Walnut street school in Coshocton. He has thus served for five years, and throughout the entire period of his school work he has been actuated by that ideal, which should be the purpose of every instructor, to make his work basis for character development and for business success—in other words a preparation for life's responsible duties. Mr. Hootman was born November 12, 1868, at Plainfield, Ohio. His father, Henry J. Hootman, a farmer by occupation, was born December 9, 1824, and died July 29, 1899. He wedded Mary Ferguson, whose birth occurred February 11, 1833, and who is still living in Plainfield, Ohio. Spending his boyhood under the parental roof of the home farm, William S. footman attended the district schools and completed a course in the village high school at Plainfield. He has since taken work in the Chicago University, through the university extension system, and also at Ypsilanti, Michigan. Since completing his high school course in 1887, he has devoted his life to educational work in connection with the public schools of Ohio, teaching first in the district schools and in 1892 securing a village school. In 1900 he removed to Coshocton and has since been a factor in the educational progress of this city. In 1902 he was elected, principal of the Sycamore street school, and in 1903 was promoted to the Walnut street school, of which he has now been the principal for more than five years. He has ever worked HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY - 343 toward higher standards and more effective methods in teaching, and is inspiring both teachers and pupils with much of his own zeal and enthusiasm for the work. On the 24th of December, 1895, Mr. Hootman was married to Miss Olivia May Wells, a daughter of Aaron D. and Anna A. Wells, of Plainfield, Ohio. While interested in those questions that are of vital importance to the locality, the state and the nation, as features in the world's progress, Mr. Hootman has never sought nor held political office. His social nature finds expression in his membership in Coshocton Lodge, No. 96, A. F. & A. M. and he is a charter member of the Wranglers,—men's literary club of Coshocton. C. M. HART. C. M. Hart has made good use of his opportunities and today is classed among the representative and substantial citizens of Coshocton county, owning one hundred acres of land in Oxford township; which has been his home since 1900. He was born in Tuscarawas county, Ohio, January 17, 1858, a son of Leonard and Elizabeth (Stocker) Hart, who were likewise natives of Tuscarawas county but both are now deceased. The father passed away July 24, 1863, while the mother surviving for a long period passed away June 3, 1901. Their family numbered eleven children, as follows: Elizabeth, the wife of John Moomaw, of Tuscarawas county; Sarah L., deceased; George, who is also deceased; Joseph. M., also of Tuscarawas county; Leonard, who makes his home in that county; Benjamin F., a resident of Linn county, Iowa; C. M., of this review; Laura, the wife of Henry Elwood, of Tuscarawas county; James M., a resident of that county; Henry M., deceased; and one who died in infancy. C. M. Hart pursued his studies in the common schools and remained at home until the time of his marriage, when at the age of twenty-nine years he wedded Miss Clara N. Marlatt, their marriage being celebrated September 26, 1887. Mrs. Hart was born in Oxford township, a daughter of John and Mary (Wagner) Marlatt, both natives of Coshocton county. Their family numbered ten children; as follows: William H., Agnes and Samuel, all of whom have departed this life ; Olive. A., the wife of M. Davis, of New Comerstown, Ohio; George W., a resident of Linton township; Jane M., deceased, who married Sam Windt; Louisa, the wife of Philip Sheets, of Tuscarawas county; Clara N., now Mrs. Hart; Sadie, the wife of R. Shryock, of Tuscarawas county; and Flora, who has passed away. The father departed this life on the 23d of September, 1890, and the mother, surviving for about ten years, was called to her final rest July 28, 1900. Following their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Hart began their domestic life upon a tract of rented land in Tuscarawas county, which Mr. Hart operated for about two years. In the meantime, through his labors and careful management, as well as the assistance of his estimable wife, he managed to save a sum of money sufficient to invest in a farm, becoming the owner of eighty 344 - HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY acres, which he operated for seven years. He then disposed of that property and coming to Coshocton county, purchased one hundred acres located in Oxford township, which has since been his home. He has improved the place with good buildings, has tiled and fenced- the land and everything about the place is kept in a neat and thrifty condition, indicating the progressive methods of the owner. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Hart has been blessed with eight children Vannie and-Lawrence E., who are now highs-school students; Ethel E., Nellie M., Harry C., Russell D. and Lloyd, all of whom are still under the parental roof; and Leo, who has passed away. Mr. Hart gives his political support to the democratic party but has never been active as an office seeker, preferring to give his undivided time and attention to his private business affairs. He is a member of the Grange. He thoroughly en joys home life and takes great pleasure in the society of his family and friends. He is always courteous, kindly and affable and those who know him personally have for him warm regard, while his estimable wife shares with him in the esteem in which he is uniformly held. GEORGE WIGGINS. George Wiggins. was for many years identified with the agricultural interests of Coshocton county but is now living retired in a comfortable home in West Lafayette, although he still retains possession of one hundred acres of land in Lafayette township. Throughout his career of continued and far-reaching usefulness his duties have been performed with the greatest care,, and business interests have been so managed as to win him the confidence of the public and the prosperity which should always attend honorable effort. Mr: Wiggins was born in Lafayette township, March 13, 1836, on the same farm and in the same house in which the birth of his father, Thomas M. Wiggins, occurred. His grandfather came to Coshocton county from Virginia more than a century ago and entered land from the government, on which he erect ed a log cabin and it was in this crude dwelling that the birth of both our subject and his father occurred. The mother of our subject bore the maiden name of Mary Miller, and was likewise a native of Coshocton county. By her marriage she became the mother of seven children: Sarah, the widow of Jacob Hammersly, of West Lafayette, who is mentioned on another page of this work; Hannah and Almira, both of whom have passed away; William, a resident of Lancaster county, Ohio; Thomas, of West Lafayette; George, of this review; and Jennie, deceased. George Wiggins was reared to agricultural pursuits, giving his father the benefit of his services on the home farm until he had reached the age of twenty-two years. He then started out in life on his own account by operating rented land for one year. It was about this time that he was married to Miss Mary Cochran, who was born in Coshocton county, a daughter of HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY - 347 Jacob and Lizzie Cochran, who are mentioned elsewhere in this volume. Following their marriage the young couple began their domestic life upon the old Wiggins' homestead, which they rented for several years. During this time, through the well directed labors and careful management of Mr. Wiggins and the assistance of his estimable wife, he managed to save a sum sufficient to enable him to invest in one hundred acres of land situated in Lafayette township, of which he is still the owner. For many years he carried on farming on this tract but he is now living retired in, a beautiful home in West Lafayette, enjoying in well earned ease the fruits of his former toil. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Wiggins was blessed with nine children, of whom two are deceased. The record is as follows: Anderson, a resident of Coshocton; Jacob T., deceased; George M., Jr., a resident of Canton, Ohio; John W., who makes his home in Jefferson county, this state; Asa, of Cleveland; William, of Coshocton county; Amanda, the wife of George Maxwell, also of this county; Clara, the wife of Harry Howland, also of Coshocton county; and one who died in infancy. The wife, and mother died November 13, 1903, and was laid to rest in West, Lafayette, cemetery. Mr. Wiggins: is an adherent of the democratic party, to which he, has always given stalwart support. He served as township trustee for six terms but otherwise has filled no public office. He has now passed the seventy-second milestone on life's journey and having spent the entire time, in Coshocton county, no man is more familiar with its history or of events which have left their impress upon its annals and no man of this section of the state is held in more uniform respect and regard than is he of whom we write. THOMAS McCONNELL. Thomas McConnell is now practically living retired from active business life but for many years was a factor in the agricultural development of Coshocton county. While he has put aside business cares, he is by no means an idle man but gives his time to the furtherance of interests which are for the benefit of his fellow citizens or promote the welfare of the county at large. His birth occurred July 9, 1843, in Bethlehem township, Coshocton county, in a log cabin situated in the woods on the first farm his father owned. This place was four and a half miles from Coshocton and a mile from the Walhonding river, which at that time was called the White Woman river, deriving its name from the tragic experience of a white woman, who, being pursued by the Indians, jumped from rock to rock into this river, drowning herself rather than suffer capture by the red men. The rocks are known to this day as the White Woman Rocks and stand in the edge of the stream, Mr. McConnell visiting them a number of times, for they are within a mile and a half of his birthplace. His parents were Matthew and Mary Jane McConnell, who at an early day in the development of the county became connected with its a,gricultural interests. They were earnest Christian people, holding 348 - HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY membership with the Presbyterian church and enjoyed the respect and confidence of all who knew them. The surroundings of Thomas McConnell in his early youth were largely those of the typical pioneer settlement. Many tracts of land were being cultivated for the first time and the scarcity of settlers in the district accounted for the fact that its school privileges were very limited. Mr. McConnell largely acquired his education in subscription schools, where the session extended over the three winter months. The little schoolhouses were built of logs, were heated by an old drum stove, were floored with puncheons, while the seats were constructed of the same material. The writing desk consisted of planks resting on wooden pins. The teacher maintained order with tho aid of a hickory or beech switch and maintaining discipline after this fashion was regarded as much a part of the teacher's duty as to instruct the pupils in the "three r's." School was in session each alternate Saturday, while on the other ,Saturdays the fathers of the pupils met at the schoolhouse with oxen and axes for the purpose of stocking up with fire-wood, the boys hauling the wood, while their fathers cut it, part of them cutting in the woods and the others at the schoolhouse, it being their aim to secure a sufficient supply to last for two weeks: This had to be done regularly or there was no school. In the fall of 1860 the first frame school building was erected in the district where Mr. McConnell acquired his education and he spent about half the winter as a student in that schoolhouse, which was the only time that he attended a frame school. In the, spring of 1861 the country became involved in Civil war and President Lincoln issued his call for seventy-five thousand men. John McConnell,, two years older than his brother Thomas, went to the front in response to the first Call. As Thomas McConnell had not reached the required age at the time of the second call, he ran away from home and joined Company K of the Thirty-second Ohio Infantry, which had been raised in Coshocton county and camped in the Coshocton fair grounds for three weeks. He was with the company there for a number of days but before the command left for the front his father visited the camp. and took him home, as he was not then seventeen years of age. On the 15th of September of the same year, however, Mr. McConnell again ran away from home and went to Camp Meigs at New Philadelphia, where he joined Company I of the Fifty-first Ohio Infantry. He served for a little more than three years with that regiment, which throughout the entire time was attached to the Army of the Cumberland. He participated in all of the hard marches and the hotly contested engagements in which his company took part, including the Buell campaign, which lasted for twenty-seven days, the troops having scarcely anything to eat and very little water to drink during that time. Mr. McConnell participated in I he battles of Stone River, Perryville, Peach Tree Creek, Chickamauga, Lookout Mountain, Mission* Ridge and the Atlanta campaign. The last engagement in which he took part was at Jonesboro, thirty-five miles below Atlanta, where his messmate was injured. He afterward returned under General Thomas and was mustered out in December, 1864. Although he was often in the thickest. of the fight, his comrades fall- HISTORY OF COSHOCTON COUNTY - 349 ing all around him, he was never wounded and he said that he could always run too faslIsto be captured. As a soldier, however, he was faithful and loyal, displaying valor equal to that of many a veteran .of twice his years. After the, expiration of his term of service Mr. McConnell returned to his father's home in 1864 and for a year, worked on the farm. On the 25th of January, 1866, he was, united in marriage to Miss Mary Miller and they remained with his parents until March of that year, when they went to Cass county, Indiana, where Mrs. McConnell owned an interest in three hundred and twenty acres of land on the Wabash river. During that summer Mr. McConnell raised eighty acres of corn. In the fall both he' and his wife became ill with typhoid fever and approached near to death's door. His parents went to Indiana to. care for them and as soon as Mrs. McConnell was able to travel she accompanied her husband's parents back to Ohio, while her husband and his brother John remained to gather and sell the crop. When this was done he made his way to the old homestead farm on which his birth . had occurred. Later he bought one hundred and twenty-two acres of land within a mile and a half of his father's old home and including the site of the little schoolhouse in which he attained his education. There he carried on farming with excellent success for many years or until 1903, when his wife suffered a stroke of paralysis and they removed to Coshocton, where they lived for two years before her death. Mrs. McConnell was a consistent and devoted member of the Keene Presbyterian church, with which she united at the age of twenty-seven years. In her family she was a devoted wife and mother and her loss is most deeply felt. Four children were born unto them: Mina, Edward R., Matthew A. and Virginia, all of whom are now comfortably situated in life. In the fall of 1905 Mr. McConnell went to southern California and spent three and a half months with an old friend. Charles A. Westervelt and family, at Alhambra near Los Angeles. He then started up the coast for San Francisco on the 1st of April and, stopping at different points along the line, reached San Jose, a city of thirty-six thousand inhabitants, the morning before the great earthquake. The city was largely destroyed, the house in which Mr. McConnell was stopping being shaken to pieces. In the disaster he received a cut on one of his feet and was otherwise injured. As soon as possible, however, he made his way to Coshocton, where he has since resided. He has been prominent and active in community affairs and in 1871 was elected a member of the board of agriculture of Coshocton county. He has held various officw in this organization, which has the best county fairs in Ohio. For twenty-four years he was its track manager, was president and vice president for several terms, is still a member of the board and also a member of its executive committee. He belongs to Coshocton Lodge, No. 96, A. F. & A. M., and has been a chapter Mason since 1868. He also belongs to the Grand Army Post, in which he has filled several offices. Throughout his life his loyalty to his country has remained unshaken and he displays the same fidelity to the stars and stripes that characterized him when he was on southern battlefields. Interested in all that pertains to the general welfare, he devotes his time largely to the good of his city and his fellow-