836 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: POLK TOWNSHIP. (RETURN TO THE TITLE PAGE) JOHN C. BELTZ, farmer; P. O. Galion. Mr. Boltz was born in Center Co., Penn.. April 19, 1823. He is a son of Christopher and Elizabeth (Wetzel) Beltz. His father was born in Philadelphia, Penn., July 8, 1751, and his mother in Dauphin Co., Penn., in August, 1789. They came to Crawford Co., in 1829, and located where Galion now stands, and, in the spring of 1830, purchased 160 acres of land of John Brown, where their son John now resides, paying $450 for it. Christopher Beltz died in September, 1858, but his wife is still living with her son. She is over 90 years old; is the oldest person in the township, and, although at such an advanced age, she is hale and hearty, and in possession of all her faculties, being troubled with only a slight deafness. The subject of this biography worked on his father's farm until he was 22 years old, and, April 18, 1845, he was married to Miss Haney Reed, daughter of David and Elizabeth Reed, of Polk Township. For three years he lived on his mother-in-law's farm, and, in 1850, went to Indiana, but only remained there a few months. Returning to Polk Township, he bought 60 acres of land of Samuel Geltman, and farmed it for five years, when he sold to John Waters, and rented one year of the Johnsons-on the Plains. He then moved to near Leesville, and bought, in partnership with his brother Elias, a mill property, consisting of grist and saw mill, for $4,500. They improved the grist-mill by putting in steam-power, and ran the mill for two years, when they sold to John Whitman and Adam Heller. In 1861, he moved back to Polk Township, and bought out the heirs of his father's old farm, and has since resided upon it. The farm at present consists of 158 acres of fine improved land, located a few miles from Galion, on the Bucyrus road. He has improved the property by new buildings, draining the land until it is a valuable and desirable piece of real estate. He has six children living-Sarah J., Jemima J., William M., Alonzo P., Elizabeth and Haney M., and five deceased-Elias, Williard J., Elizabeth G. and two infants. Mr. Beltz, wife and family are all members of the English Lutheran Church. He is a prominent and energetic member of the Democratic party, and takes an active and deep interest in the affairs of the county management. He is at present serving a term as Township Trustee. JOHN BLYTH, baggage-master, C., C.. C. & I. R. R., Galion; was born in Kirkealdy County of Fife, Scotland, Aug. 22, 1841. At the age of 14 he emigrated to Cornwall, Canada West. He came to Galion in 1863, and worked on the construction of the A. & G. W. R. R In December, 1863, he enlisted in the 32d O V. I., Company B, and was in service until he was wounded, in front of Atlanta, July 22, 1864. The wound became gangrenous, and after lying in various hospitals for several months, he was finally discharged, March 14, 1865, in consequence of the wound. Returning to Galion, he again entered into the em ploy of the A. & G. W. R. R., and remained with that company until 1868, when he engaged with the C., C.., C. & I. R. R. as baggage in master at Galion. He was married, in 1868, Miss Louisa C. Wittibslager, daughter of Jacob and Hannah Wittibslager. of Polk Township. She was born in Buffalo, N. Y., May 29, 1849. They have four children living-Lester W., Thomas O., Bertha A., and Edith J.; also one deceased, George L. His mother Margaret Blyth, emigrated to this country in 1867, and is still living with him: she was born in the county of Fife, Scotland. Aug. 17, 1817. Mr. Blyth has always taken an active interest in the educational affairs of Galion and is one of the School Directors at the present time. He is a member of Galion Lodge. No 414, F. & A. M. He was elected Master of this body in 1873, and has held the office up to the present time; he is also a charter member of Crawford Chapter, a charter member POLK TOWNSHIP. - 839 of Mutual Lodge K. of H., No. 32, and a member of the Grand Lodge of Ohio, K. of H. A. M. BROWN, foreman machine shops, N. Y., P. & O. R. R., Galion. Mr. Brown was born in Essex Co., Mass., May 19, 1833. His early life, up to 19 years of age, was spent in Massachusetts. He learned his trade as machinist at Andover, Mass., and from there, in 1852, went to Dunkirk. N. Y., remaining there but six months, when lie went to Toronto, Canada. working at his trade there for a short time. In 1853, he went to Marion., Ohio, and engaged with the C.. C., C. & I. R. R., working there until the shops were moved to Galion, in 1854, when he came there and remained in the shops until June 1864, when he went to Ft. Wayne. and worked for the Pennsylvania Company, until October, 1864, when he returned to Galion and engaged with the A. & G. W. R. R., and then with the N. Y. P. & O. R. R., and has been with that company up to the present time. He was appointed foreman of the machine shops, in June, 1873, which position he still holds. He was married Nov. 22, 1853, to Miss Nancy Cather, of Dun kirk, N. Y. JAMES W. COULTER. lawyer, Galion was born July 4, 1846, in West Bedford, Coshocton Co. His father. R. M. Coulter, now deceased, was born in Pennsylvania. His mother, who is now living with her son-in-law O. W. Aldrich, L.L. D., Editor of the Monthly Jurist, at Bloomington, Ill.. was born and reared in Ireland: her maiden name was Phoebe Greer. The subject of this sketch is a fair type of the "self-made" men, who are the strength and pride of our commonwealth Mr. Coulter was educated at Spring Mountain, Coshocton Co., Ohio. By his own personal exertions, he supported himself, and paid his way at school, receiving no pecuniary assistance from home. He read law with Hon. A M. Jackson and Hon. Thomas Beer, of Bucyrus , who is now Judge of the County of Common Pleas of that district. He was admitted to the bar in 1866, when he immediately located in Galion, and commenced the practice of his profession, in which he has been very actively and successfully engaged since. For four years, he was Prosecuting Attorney of the county; six years a member of the Board of County School Examiner; also, four years a member of the Board of Education of the Galion union schools, and was President of that board. He has always been a Democrat. but in no sense a partisan politician: is now 33 years of age, unmarried Mr. Coulter is a thorough business man. and has been very successful in a pecuniary way, in fact, his judgment and practical ability in this respect are first-class, both in the management of his own interests and in conducting others that may be intrusted to his care. His opinion has much weight with local capitalists, and in point of public spirit he stands in a front rank in the community where he resides; has uniformly seconded his views by liberal investments or donations, and habitually helps to advance the private enterprises of his fellow-citizens, as far as he can consistently with correct business principles. As a lawyer Mr. Coulter is keenly perceptive, incisive, logical and spirited in debate, yet courteous. In religion, he is tolerant, extending the same charity to others that he desires from them. With good health and the greater part of an ordinary lifetime before him, judging from the last decade. it is easy to predict what, in all probability, the future has in store for Mr. Coulter, now one of the successful self-made men of his native State. C. S. CRIM, banker, Galion. Prominent among the energetic and prosperous business men of Galion, and one worthy of especial mention. is C. S. Crim, banker and capitalist. Mr. Crim was born in Lancaster Co., Penn., in 1820. He is the son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Smith) Crim. His father being a farmer, his early life was. spent upon the farm, and his education such as the common schools of the times afforded: he also attended select school at Lexington, Ohio. In 1839, Mr. Crim started out in life for himself, as clerk in a dry- goods store in Lancaster. Ohio. He received no pecuniary aid from home, and his success in life is due to perseverance and industry, coupled with good judgment and practical ability. In 1813, he removed to Jeromeville, Wayne Co., Ohio, and engaged in the mercantile business for himself, and also engaged in the same business in Johnsville, 849 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: Morrow Co., remaining at the latter place until 1851, when he removed to Galion, and has since been identified with numerous enterprises there. In 1854, he started a dry goods store on the corner of Main and Columbus streets, and at the same time engaged in the grain and produce trade, which he is still interested in. In 1864, he established the First National Bank of Galion, and has been its President ever since. This bank has a capital of $50,000, and does business aggregating several millions yearly. In 1866, in connection with John S. Davis and H. P. Stentz, the Exchange Bank of Monroeville, Huron Co., was organized, and, in December of 1869, it was changed to a national bank, and is now known as the First National Bank of Monroeville. Mr. Crim is a Director of this bank. He is a Republican, but has never taken all active part in politics, his time being occupied in the management of his numerous business interests. Mr. Crim was married, on April 8, 1858, to Miss Martha R. Casner, of Ohio. who received her education at Oberlin, Ohio. They have four children living - Ollie E., Ella E., Charles S. and Don. Another sun. Georgie S., died. Feb. 6, 1880, aged 6 year;. He and his wife and daughters belong to the Methodist Church. Mr. Crim, by industry, economy, pluck and fair dealing. has acquired great wealth, which he uses in a quiet, unostentatious way, to advance every public enterprise that possesses merit. As a man of public spirit, devoted to his family, loyal to his; church and his business, he has few equals anal no superiors, and presents a bright and shining example to the young men of to-day of what it is possible for theirs to accomplish by acquiring correct habits and adhering to honest convictions and scrupulous integrity. T. COSSLON. conductor, Galion; was born in Springfield. Ohio. in 1854. He has been railroading for the past ten years, and. during that time, had three fingers taken off in an accident. At the present time he is running a train on the C.. C.. C. & I. R. O. S. CULP, livery, Galion: was born in Pennsylvania in 1833, and received a good common - school education, and. in 1854 went into the livery business at West Newton, Westmoreland Co., Penn., and remained there until 1865. He then went to Warren Co., Ill., and farmed for five years. At the expiration of that time he removed to Cleveland and engaged in the livery business, again remaining there for over six years, when he removed to Gallon, and has been engaged in the livery business up to the present time. He was married in 1854, to Miss Anna F. Carl, of Westmoreland Co., Penn. They have nine children. P. F. CASE, wholesale hardware. Gallon: was burn in New Haven, Huron Co., Ohio, in 1848. His parents moved to Vernon Township. Crawford Co., in 1850. His education was limited to country schools. He came to Galion in 1866, and clerked three years with Roger & Dick, in the hardware business. He began business for himself in 1870, in the retail hardware trade, and in 1875, he changed from retail to wholesale, and is engaged in that line at the present time (1880), he has just completed one of the largest building in the city for the better accommodation of his increasing trade. In 1879, he started a brass band of thirty pieces, named after himself. It is considered one of the lest bands in this locality. He wits married in 1872, to Dora Monnett, daughter of Dr. Monnett They have three children - Laura, Frank L. and May. He was a member of the Common Council for two years. ROBERT COWDEN. Postmaster, Galion: was born in this county, May 24, 1833, and had the benefits of but a limited education. At the age of 5, death robbed him of his father, and, at 15 years of age, he commenced carpentering as an apprentice, which business he followed on his own account from the age of 19. By dint of close private study, he prepared himself to teach in the common schools of his time, which he practiced during winters. At 19 years of age was converted. and joined the United Brethren Church. At 21 he was married to Miss Lydia T., daughter of Daniel Miller, who is also a native of this county. In the spring of 1857, he moved to Franklin Co., Kan., where he worked at his trade, and where, on the organization of the county, he was elected its first County Clerk. About the first of the year 1860, he returned POLK TOWNSHIP. - 841 to his native county. On the 9th of September 1861, he enlisted as private in Company B. 1st U. S. Mechanic Fusileers, but on the organization of Company H. which he had aided in recruiting. he was appointed First Lieutenant of that company, but, because of informality in the enlistments, this regiment was mustered out. by order of the Secretary of War, on the 29th of January, 1862, and he immediately enlisted as private in Company I. 1st Ill. Light Artillery. He was rapidly promoted to Corporal, Sergeant and First Sergeant, till in May, 1862, for meritorious service at the battle of Pittsburg Landing, Tenn., he was commissioned second Lieutenant. On the 11th of May, 1863, he was appointed to aid in the organization of the 39th U. S. Colored Infantry and was commissioned Major of the regiment and on the 18th of May 1864, was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. He was in command of the regiment from December, 1863, until its muster-out on on the 31st of January, 1866, at Memphis. Tenn., except while incapacitate by wounds. At the head of his regiment. he received a severe gunshot wound in his right hip, at the disastrous engagement at Guntown, Miss., on June 10, 1864, from which he has suffered ever since. The principal engagements in which he participated were Pittsburg Landing, Corinth, Vicksburg, Jackson and Guntown. After the war, he became noted as a leader in Sunday-school work, and was Secretary of the Ohio Sabbath School Union six consecutive years, from 1871 to 1877. He has been Secretary of the Sunday School Union of this county ever since organization in 1867, till this time (1880) He has also been General Secretary of the United Brethren Sabbath School Association since May 1877, in which capacity he has traveled over much of this United States, holding Sunday School Normal Institutes. His commission as Postmaster in Galion is dated January 29, 1878, and he entered on his duties on the 4th of March of the same year. R. W. CHASE. physician. Gallon: was born in Chautauqua Co., N. Y., in 1842. He had the benefit of a good common-school education and taught school in 1858 and 1859, in Charlotte, Chautauqua Co., N. Y., after which he spent 1861 and 1862 attending college, after which he clerked in a dry goods store in the years 1863, 1864 and 1865. In 1866, he bought half - interest in a dry goods store in Chautauqua, Chautauqua Co., N. Y. and remained in said business three years and sold out in l 1869, and commenced studying medicine with Dr. D. S. Pickett, of Chautauqua , N. Y., and remained one year, and completed his studies with Dr. Fenner, of Fredonia N. Y. In 1874, he commenced the practice of medicine in Chautauqua, N. Y. where he remained three years, when he went to Bradford and remained three years, and graduated at the Eclectic Modical Collage, in 1875. He came to Galion in June 1880, and is established in practice on West Main street. S. G. CUMMINGS. attorney, Galion. Mr Cummings was born in Crawford Co., Ohio, in October, 1839. In l61, he commenced to read law with Bartly & Johnston, of Mans field, Ohio. and remained with them until 1864. He was admitted to the bar in January, 1864, at Columbus, Ohio, when, in April 1864, he went to Montana, and engaged ii gulch-mining until 1866, and was successful and then came to Galion, Ohio, and commenced to practice law there in 1867. He was elected Prosecutor of Crawford Co., Ohio in 1873, and again in 1875, and served four years. He has been elected several times member of the School Board and Council, and is a member of both at the present time he also a member of the firm of Cummings & Meuser, attorneys at law, who have a good practice. He married Miss Sarah G. Ruhl, of Gallon, Ohio, in January, 1867 and has one son. HERBERT DECROW; physician. Gallon was born in Licking Co., Ohio. in 1846, and received a good education at the union school at Johnstown, Ohio, and at Dennison University, at Granville, Ohio; he lived on a farn until 20 years of age, and when not at school canvassed for books. In 1867, went to Quincy, Ill., with Dr. Decrow, dentist, and worked in his office, and studied medicine with Dr Baker, and remained there three years, when he came home and traveled sixteen months for the Austin Powder Company, of Cleveland, Ohio. He then taught school and read 842 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: medicine under Drs. Stinson & Williams, of Alexandria, Ohio. until the fall of 1873, when he went to Cincinnati, Ohio, and attended lectures at the Eclectic Medical Institute, and graduated in the spring, having attended his first course in 1869 and 1870, in Jefferson Medical Institute, and Pennsylvania Dental College at Philadelphia. He commenced the practice of medicine at Utica, Licking Co., Ohio, March1, 1874, and remained there until April 1, 1880; he then moved to Galion, Ohio, and has established a first-class practice, being very successful. He was married to Lucy A. Holmes, of Brownsville, Licking Co., Ohio, and has three boys. THOMAS C. DAVIS, grocer, Galion; was born in that portion of Richland Co. which is now Morrow Co., in October, 1837, and remained there until 1861. He then enlisted in Company C. 15th O. V. I., and served four years and four months. He served two years as private, then was commissioned as First Lie Lieutenant, and afterward as Captain. He returned from the army in March 1866, and commenced the grocery and daily market business at 26 West Main street, Galion, Ohio, where he is still in business. On his return from the army he married Angeline Rinehart, daughter of John and Catharine Rinehart. JOHN D. DeGOLLEY, attorney. Gabon, was born in Washington Co., Md., May 26, 1850, and received his education at the Quince Academy, of Franklin Co., Penn. In 1868, he commenced reading law with D. Watson Rowe (Judge of Court of Common Pleas) and took a three years' course, and was admitted to the bar at Chambersburg in 1871. He came to Galion, Ohio, May 27, 1874, and was admitted to the bar at Columbus, Ohio, June 6, 1876, and has been practicing law in Galion, Ohio, ever since. He was elected the first City Solicitor of Galion, in April 1879. He was married in October, 1878 to Miss Anna M. Parsons, of Galion, Ohio, and has one son. REV E. P. ELCOCK, Pastor Presbyterian Church, Galion; was born in Covington, Miami Co., Ohio, Aug. 20, 1847. His education was commenced at home, his mother having been a teacher in the public schools at Dayton, Ohio, before her marriage. He commenced the study of Latin at the age of 6 year, assisted by his father, Rev. Thomas Elcoch; also attended public school at Van Wert, Ohio, and Decatur, Ind. He was also sent to Vermillion Institute, Ashland Co., Ohio, remaining there about three years. At times, during his at tendance there, he taught school at various places, having at one time a select school in Decatur. Ind., of 125 pupils. From Vermillion Institute he went to Cannonsburg, Penn, attending Washington and Jefferson College graduating in 1869. After spending three years at Theological Seminary at Princeton, N. Y., he was installed as Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church at Port Deposit, Md.., on May 7, 1872. He remained there fifteen months, and then went to Bridgeville, Del. remaining there nearly three years. He cam to Galion in August, 1875, and has been Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church up to the present tine. JAMES H. GREEN, bank cashier, Galion son of Aaron and Nancy Green, he of Pennsylvania, she of Tennessee. He was born March 4, 1834, at Norton, Delaware Co., Ohio and during his yonth attended the common schools of his neighborhood, and in 1850, went to Cardington, Morrow Co., and clerked in a hardware store until l856, when he went to Mt. Gilead, and carried on the merchant-tailoring business until 1861. He enlisted in Co. B, 43d O. V. I., and served three years and half, then went to Cardington, Ohio, for two years as Assistant Cashier of the First National Bank. In August 1866, he came to Galion, Ohio, and has been Cashier of the Citizens Bank and Citizens' National Bank up to the present time. He owns and superintends four farms and two stone quarries, and a wholesale oil and varnish jobbing house. He was married to Miss Lola H. McLain, of Galion, Ohio, and has four children. JOSEPH S. GRAVER. hotel, Galion: was born in Philadelphia. Penn., in 1844, and had the benefit of a good common-school education tion. He commenced to learn the butcher' trade in 1854, and stayed at that one year then worked in a morocco manufactory until 1859, when he started a milkwagon, and ran that until 1861. He then enlisted in Company F, 3d Penn. V. C., and remained three years, and came home in 1864, and went to POLK TOWNSHIP. - 843 Alliance, Ohio, to work for the P. F. W. & C. R. R., in 1865, after that going to Philadelphia, and remaining eighteen months. He returned to Alliance, Ohio, in 1867, and commenced railroading as conductor until 1872 In 1873, he went back to Philadelphia and to New York City, then to Savannah, Ga., in the hide business, for three months. He ther traveled extensively through the Southern and Western States, to Cincinnati, Ohio, and Pittsburgh, Ft. Wayne, Lafayette, Ind.. Toledo, Ohio, Mansfield, Ohio, then in the fall of 1873, he came to Galion, Ohio, and commenced with the A. & G. W. R. R., and left in the spring, of 1874 and went to work for the C. C. C. & I. R. R., and remained there until August, 1879, when he took the National House, near the depot of the N. Y. P. & O R. R., and is still there. He was married to Minnie Scott Mathews, of Alllegheny City Penn., Aug. 26, 1872, and has two children living and two dead ASA HOSFORD, miller and farmer; P. O. Galion. Among the early settlers of this county, and one worthy of special mention, is Asa Hosford, the subject of this sketch. He was born in Richfield, Mass., in 1799. At the age of 6 years, his parents removed from Litchfield, Conn., to Jefferson Co., N. Y., and located upon a farm, remaining there for fourteen years, when they again removed to Ontario Co., N. Y., remaining there for four years. Mr. Hosford then being of ago, and having it strong desire to see Ohio, he. in company with his brother Horace, started upon it tour. They came to Cleveland upon the first steamboat upon the Lakes, and then started for the interior of Ohio on foot. This was in the fall of 1819. Mr. Hosford remained in Huron Co., all winter, and in the spring was joined by his parents, who located in what is now Crawford Co. Mr. Hosford worked for several years to get his first $100, when he entered 80 acres of land near Galion. In 1824, he opened the first hotel in the neighborhood. It was located somewhere in the present sit of Galion. and for eight years was the proprietor. He finally sold the hotel property to Ruhl for $600 and invested this money in 43 acres of land, which was situated where the heart of Galion is to-day. It was the intention of Mr. Hosford to lay out a town. Ruhl also had the same intentions, and finally bought the 43 acres of Mr. Hosford. He then, in 1832, bought the mill property in Polk Township, where he still resides, building a mill which is in operation to-day. He was married in 1825, to Miss Alta Kent, of Bucyrus. They have three children living Rebecca, Eri and Stephen. Mr. Hosford has been honored by many offices of trust by his friends, and in all has discharged them with ability and honor. His connection with the railroad, in which he deserves great credit, appears in the history of Galion. J. R. HOMER, foundry and machine shop. Galion: is the present Mayor of Galion, Ohio. Although a Republican in a Democratic comunity he was elected by twenty-five majority. He was born in Monson, Me., April 7, 833. He attended the common schools and also an academy two term. He worked on a farm when not at school until he was 21 years of age and afterward served his time in a foundry at Galion, Ohio, and worked five years as journeyman, and also as forman three years. In 1862, he enlisted in Company E, 101st O. V. I. and served three years in all the offices except Orderly Sergeant up to First Lieutenant, and came home in 1865, and took a position as foreman in a foundry for two years. He then bought a half-interest in a foundry and machine shop, known as the Galion Machine Works. He has served several terms as a member of the Council, and has been President of the School Board, and has been Director of a building association through a full term. He was married to Jane E. Nave, of Galion, and has one son, who works in the machine shop, and one daughter, who teaches in the public school at Galion, Ohio. J. W. HOLMES, The subject of this sketch. whose portrait appears in this work was born Sept. 13, 1821, at Dalton, Mass. When 18 months old, his father, Joseph Holmes, was called to England. He was lost at sea while on his return to his family, which left the son with no other care but his mother He was taken in charge by different ones, and when 10 years old was put on a farm until 16 years of age, when he was bound an apprentice to the cabinet-making trade, serving his 844 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: time until the age of 21years; he then commenced business for himself. In 1850, he was burnt out, by which means he lost his wife and all his property, leaving him destitute At this time he went to Bridgeport, and entered into a contract, with fifteen others, to go South to assist in putting the rolling stock upon the Alabama & Tennessee River R. R. (now the Selma, Rome & Dalton R. R.) From there he returned and entered the employ of the N. Y. C. R. R., in May, 1852, and continned in said business at Rochester, N. Y., and Niagara Falls, being in charge of the car department until June, 1862, at which time he commenced to raise a company for active service in the 129th N. Y. V. I. under command of Col. P. A. Porter; mustered into the United States service Aug. 22, 1862, and marched to the city of Baltimore, where the regiment was put in the defense of Baltimore and vicinity. In December, 1862, the regiment was changed from 129th V. I. to the 8th N. Y. Heavy Artillery, and recruited up to a regiment of 1,900 officers and men and continues in the military duties of the Middle; Department until July 2, 11863, when they were ordered to Maryland Heights, opposite Harper's Ferry, to protect the rear of the army at Gettysburg. On the, 1st of September, he was ordered back into the defenses, of Baltimore, and detailed as Provost Marshal of Fort McHenry, in charge of all Union and confederate prisoners at that point, and intimately connected with the secret service, which contributed so much to the success of our arms. In May, 1864, was relieved from the duties of Provost Marshall for purpose of accompanying the regiment to the front, joining the army at Spottsylvania Court House, on the 18th of May, 1864, with 1,900 men assigned to the 2d Corps, 2d Division, commanded by Gen. Tyler. On the 19th, participate, in the repulsing of an attack in force by Ewell's Corps; on the 23d and 24th, in the engagement of North Anna: on the 30th and 31st, at Cold Harbor; June 3, made a charge on the enemy's works, in which 600 men of the regiment were killed and wounded; crossed the James on the 15th of June; assaulted the Confederate works before Petersburg, on the evening of June l6; supported an assault on the 19th, at which time, for gallant conduct, was promoted to Major, he having acted as such since June 3. On the 22d assaulted and captured works held by the Confederate forces. From this time, the regiment was employed on breast-works, fortifications, and covered ways, until Jul. 26; ordered to the north side of James River, an participated in the assault, on the enemy lines at Deep Bottom capturing their outer works; also participated in severe fighting a Deep Bottom, Aug. 12. On Aug 25, in a severe engagement at Ream's Station, on the 26th, being in command of the regiment, which when mustered, but 5 officers and 110 men reported for duty, thus showing the effects of severe duties which they had performed, an the loss which they had sustained since joining the army at Spottsylvania, on the 18th of May. At this time the regiment was given a short rest, which was improved in receiving recruits, and the return of men from hospital at which time he was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. The regiment was again put on active duty, and participated in all the engagements until the surrender of Lee's forces April 9, 1865. In June. 1865, was ordered to Rochester, N. Y., with his regiment, and entered out of the service of the United State and returned to peaceful pursuits of life. In August 1865, entered the service of the A. G. W. R. R.. at Kent, Ohio. In September the same year, promoted to the position of Superintendent of car repairs at Galion, Crawford Co., Ohio, at which place he now resides, where he has been intimately connected with the Masonic and other kindred organizations, having in1850, became a Master Mason; in 1856, a Royal Arch Mason: received the degree, of Royal and Select Masters, and dubbed and created a Kngiht of the Red Cross, Knight Templar and Knight of Malta. Since living in Gallon, he has been intimately connected with the organization of Gallon Lodge, No. 414. A.. F. &. A. M.: Crawford Chapter, No. 142, R. A. M.; Mansfield Commandery of Knights Templar, No. 21, and now 32d degree member of Ohio Consistory A. & A. S. Rite, at Cincinnati; to mutual insurance organizations, a goodly portion of his attention has been given, being foremost in POLK TOWNSHIP. - 845 the organization of Mutual Lodge, No. 32, K. of H.; Galion Council, No. 20, R. A.: was prominent in the formation of the Grand Lodge, K. of H., of Ohio, July 28, 1875, and was elected its first Grand Dictator; also, the Grand Council of the R. A. of Ohio. April 4, 1878, and was elected. at its second session, Grand Regent. In all of the above organizations, he has done his full proportion of the work to make each a success. G. L. JOHNSTON. foreman building and bridge department. C. C.. C. & I. R. R.. Galion. In the carpenter and wood-work department of the C. C.. C. &, I. R. R., shops we find Mr. G. L. Johnston, as Foreman and Superintendent. He was born in Knox Co., Ohio. in 1841, and when as youth learned the carpenter's trade. In November, 1875, he entered the employ of the C.. C.. C. &, I. R. R., at Shelby, and. in 1878, was called by that company to Galion to assume his present position. He has the entire supervision of the construction of buildings, bridges, freight truck; etc. He was married in 1869, to Miss Polly E Hayes, at Mount Gilead. They have two children - Wilbur H. and Ralph P HENRY KAEMPHER, Priest. Galion. The grandparents of Father Kaempher were French, emigrated to Westphalia at the time of the first French Revolution. He was born in Westphalia in December, 1848, and graduated with honors at the University of Munster. He is also a graduate of the College of Rheine, and studied in the college nine years, and in the university four years. He came to Cleveland, Ohio, in 1874, and went to Putnam Co., Ohio, and remained three years, and in April, 1878, he came to Galion, Ohio and took charge of the two Catholic Churches there. and is building up good congregations in each. DR. HIRAM R. KELLEY, M. D., Galion; was born in Northumberland Co., Penn., on the 7th of February 1835. He attended the common schools until 13 years of age, when he entered a store and served two years as junior clerk. In 1851, he began teaching school, continuing until 1853, when he left Pennsylvania and removed to Ohio, settling in Perry Township, Morrow Co. He resumed his occupation as school-teacher for a year. In 1854, having resolved to become a physician, he attended the Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware, and engaged in study until 1856, when he attended a full course of medical lectures at Cincinnati. He commenced the practice of medicine at West Point, Morrow Co., Ohio, remaining there until 1865, when, going to Columbus, he attended a full course at Starling Medical College, and graduated there. Returning to West Point, he resumed practice there until the spring of 1870, when he removed to Galion, and has since been in active practice there. For upward of twelve wars, he has been a member of the State Medical College, and surgeon of the A. & G. W. R. R., now. N. Y., P. &, O. R. R.; for eight years, has also been appointed surgeon for the C.. C.. C. & I. R. R. In May, 1878, he was appointed Trustee of the Girls' Industrial Home at Delaware, Ohio. Since 1873, he has been a member of the Galion Board of Education. Although enjoying an enviable reputation as a physician, his greatest success has been in surgery, having performed several difficult major operations successfully. He was married in 1858, to Miss Matilda Emma Keech, of Chester Co., Penn. They have one son- J. Webster Kelley. DR. J. WEBSTER KELLEY, M. D., Galion; was born at West Point, Morrow Co., Ohio, in 1859. He graduated at the High School, Galion and, having resolved to become a physician, he attended Dennison University and afterward the Ohio Wesleyan University, at Delaware, Ohio. From there he went to Starling Medical College, Columbus, Ohio, and while there carried off the "Surgeon's prize," in 1878. He then entered the office of Prof. Pooley, Professor of Surgery at Starling, and afterward went to Bellevue Hospital, N. Y., and graduated in March, 1880. He then returned to Galion, and entered into partnership with his father, and is now in practice there. He was married, Aug. 26, 1880, to Miss Ella E. Crim, daughter of C. S. Crim. President of First National Bank Since his return to Galion, Dr. Kelley has reported several articles to medical journal in New York and Columbus. REV. J. H. KLEIN, D. D., Galion; was born in Baden, Germany, in 1829. He attended the common schools in Germany, and 846 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: emigrated to America in 1849, locating at Sandusky City, Ohio. He attended the Heidelberg College and Seminary at Tiffin, Ohio, graduating in 1854, and entered the ministry of the German Reformed Church. He served at a number of missionary points, and at five different preaching charges in Sandusky Co., Ohio. Receiving a call from the St. John German Reformed Church of Fort Wayne, Ind., he removed there, and remained as Pastor until 1868, when he was called to a professorship at the church seminary at Sheboygan, Wis. Served two years there, but, on account of the climate, he resigned, and accepted a call as Pastor of First German Reformed Church of Louisville, remaining there until 1878, when he removed to Galion, and is now located there as Pastor of German Reformed Church. Since coming there, he has added fifty-seven members to the church. He was married in 1854, to Catharine Weis, of Tiffin, Ohio. They have four Children - Emily L., Caroline C., Catharine H. and Charles D. ROBERT LAIRD foreman boiler shops, N. Y., P. & O. R. R., Galion, Mr. Laird was born in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1841. His parents emigrated d to this country when he was 5 years old, locating at Mount Savage, Md. In 1855, he went to work for the B. & O. R. R., at Piedmont, W. Va., and remained with that company until 1862, when he came to Zanesville, Ohio. and engaged with the Central Ohio R. R., working at. his trade of boilermaking. In 1864, he enlisted as a 100 - day man in the 159th O. S. V. I. After serving his time he returned to Zanesville, and was married to Miss Jennie McIntosh. Dec. 23, 1864. He then went to Cincinnati, and for nearly three years worked at his trade for the C. H. & D. R. R. He came to Galion in 1867, and worked at his trade for the C. C. C. & I. R. R., until January, 1870, when he engaged with the A. &, G. W. R. R.. now the N. Y. P. & O. R. R., and has been with that company ever since, as Superintendent of the boiler shops. He resided for three years at Kent, where the principal shops of this company were located, but on their removal to Galion, has made his home there. He has one child-John. Mr. Laird is a member of Galion Lodge, No. 414, F. & A. M., Galion Chapter, No. 142, and Mansfield Commandery, No. 21. HENRY LAUGHBAUM, farmer; P. O. Galion. Mr. Laughbaum, was born in Richland Co., Ohio, in 1828. He is the son of Solomon and Margaret (Heist) Laughbaum, natives of Pennsylvania. both being born near Lancaster. When Henry was a youth, his father bought 20 acres of land in Jefferson Township. Crawford Co., and then was stricken down by disease from which he never recovered, but lingered along for years, a helpless invalid. This threw the support of the family upon the boys, and their early life was one of extreme toil. He married Miss Nancy Pfeiffer, daughter of Peter Pfeiffer, in 1849. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. June, 1832, and at the time of her marriage, was an orphan. Mr. Laughbaum's business at this time, until 1865, was running a saw-mill in Whetstone Township. In 1865, he bought 80 acres of land, in Polk Township, where he now resides. Since that time he has added 20 acres more to the original purchase, and has improved it in buildings, fence's. etc., until to-day it is one of the host valuable pieces of land in the township. In the summer of 1880, he built a new and elegant residence, which adds much to the value of his property. His farm lies a few miles northwest of Galion, and. as Mr. Laughbaum devotes his time exclusively to the improvement and cultivation of his land, he will have a home, in time second to none in the county. During his residence in Whetstone Township. He served four years as Constable, seven years as Township Clark, and one year as Township Trustee. Mr. and Mrs. Laughbaum have ten children--Elias W., Aaron H., Sarah J., Louisa C., Melissa B., Otterbine F., Deborah E., Maransa C.. Horatio T. and Weston S. Aaron H. is married to Ellen Shumaker, and they are living in Sandusky Township; Sarah J. is married to William O. Shumaker, residing in Polk Township. M. MANLEY, Superintendent of Public Schools, Galion; was born in 1841, at New Salem, Fairfield Co., Ohio. His parents were of Scotch and English descent. In 1848, they moved to New Lexington, Perry Co. He attended the public schools there until 1 1854, POLK TOWNSHIP. - 847 when he removed back to Fairfield Co., and entered Fairfield Academy in 1857. He taught school during the winters and attended the academy during the spring and fall until 1860, when he entered as freshman in the classical course of the Ohio Wesleyan University, at Delaware. Ohio, teaching school to pay his tuition while there. He graduated in 1866, and took charge of the north district of the Union school at Lancaster, Ohio; resigned at the expiration of one year, on account of failing health, and accepted the agency of Appleton & Co.'s school books. until 1870. He had charge of Carroll School, in Fairfield Co., until 1872, was Principal of the high school of Lancaster until 1874, when he cane to Galion, and was Principal of the high school one year, and since that time has been Superintendent of public schools, being elected to serve until 1883. Prof. Manley served two years in the army, in the 17th and 146th O. V. I. He is a Mason, and a member of the Knights of Honor. JACOB G. MEUSER, lawyer. Galion. Prominent an on , the leading men of Crawford Co., and of Central Ohio, is J. G. Meuser, He was horn on April 4, 1844, in Sanduskly Township, Richland Co., within a few miles of Galion. and is the son of Peter F. and Katherine (Swayne) Meuser. His early life was passed upon a farm. He received a good education, commencing with the common schools. and finishing at Capital University of Columbus, Ohio, after which he taught school from 1864 to 1870. After determing to make the practice of law his profession, he entered the office of S. G. Cummings, of Galion. and commenced reading. He was admitted to the Bar by the Supreme Court of Ohio, in 1872, and has been engaged in this profession, in partnership with S. G. Cummings, up to the present time. Politically. Mr. Meuser is a Democrat. and has always taken a deep interest in the affairs of his party, being considered one of its leaders in Ohio. Among, the numerous offices which Mr. Meuser has held, we may mention the following: In April 1874, he was elected Mayor of Galion, and, in 1875, he was chosen to represent his district in the State Legislature. In 1877, He was re-elected, and, during the latter term was Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, the Committee of Rules, and of the committee to revise and consolidate the statutes. In 1879, he was employed by the State to edit the present revised Statutes of Ohio. Mr. Meuser is also one of the proprietors and the editor of the Galion Inquirer, one of the leading Democratic organ in Central Ohio. Socially, he is humorous, genial and agreeable. Possessing great executive ability, and endowed with perseverance, energy and industry, Mr. Meuser is to-day one of the rising young men of his native State DAVID M MACKEY architect and builder Galion: was born in Franklin Co., Penn. April 3, 1835. His parents removed to Ohio when he was 3 years old, locating in Muskingum Co. He attended the common schools until he was 13 years old, when his parents moved to Crawford Co., Polk Township, in 1848. His father was a carpenter and builder and David assisted him in that business until he was 21 years of age, when he commenced taking lessons in drawing, and architecture. In 1854 or 1855, he entered the ear department of the Indiana Division of the C. C.. C. &, I. R. R., and worked in that department for twelve years, since which time he has been in business for himself as an architect and builder. In 1878, he erected Mackey's Block, and is also the builder of the Citizens' National Bank, and a large portion of the best building, in Galion. He was married in 1854, to Miss Sarah L. Traul, of Gallon. They have two children living-Mattie and Sadie, Mr. Mackey has been a member of Common Council for two terms before the city was incorporated, and is now serving his second term. He was a Director in the old Galion Building Company, and is now President of the Citizens Building Company. Mr. Mackey and wife are members of Presbyterian Church. O. N. MONROE, foreman carpenter depart ment. N. Y. P. & O. R. R.. Galion: was born in Medina Co., Ohio. in August, 1831. His father was a farmer, and his early life was passed upon a farm, until, at the age of 17 he went to learn the carpenter's trade in Loran Co. After three years in that county, he went to Huron Co., and went to contracting for himself. While there, he engaged with the 848 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: Lake Shore R. R. Company, and worked in their shops at Norwalk for thirteen years, and was foreman of the shops for ten years. In August, 1869, he engaged with the A. & G. W. R. R., and went to work for that company at their shops at Kent, Ohio. In December, 1869, the shops were removed to Galion, and he has, since that time, made his home there. He has been foreman of his department ever since his connection with the road. He was married, Dec. 8, 1853, to Miss .Julia Petteys, of Huron Co. They have four children - Albert W., Eugene A., Orin N., Jr., and Beele. J. C. McILVAIN, M. D., Galion: was born in Mansfield. Ohio. March 23, 1845. He attended select schools until the inauguration of the public school, which he attended until 14 years of age. He then, through the influence of John Sherman, member of Congress, received an appointment as cadet to West Point or Annapolis. He selected Annapolis, but was rejected on his physical examination, on account of a crippled arm. Through the influence of Secretary of the Navy Toucey, he was passed, however, and remained in the navy two years, on the frigate Constitution, when he resigned, and entered the 120th O. V. I. Served in Grant's 13th Corps, and was with Sherman all through the siege of Vicksburg, While with Banks' expedition, up the Red River, he was taken prisoner, and lay thirteen months in rebel prisons in the interior of Texas. He was mustered out late in 1865, and suffered severely for a year, from the effects of prison confinement. After regaining health, he went to Michigan and served six years as civil engineer. He commenced the study of medicine in 1869, and graduated in 1872, at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. First commenced practice near Lansing, Mich.; practiced also in the lumber regions and at Grand Rapid, Mich. Came to Galion in the fall of 1878, and is now engaged in active practice there. W. A. McKEAN, foreman car department, C., C., C. & I. R. R., Galion. Among the officials of the C., C., C. & I. R. R., is Mr. W. A. McKean, superintendent of the car department. He is a native of Ohio, and was born in Holmes Co., in 1837. He came to Galion in 1858, and worked at cabinetmaking for four years. He then entered the employ of the above-mentioned railroad, and has been connected with that road ever since. In October, 1879, he was appointed foreman and superintendent of the car department, which position he still holds. HENRY POISTER. boots and shoes, Galion; was born in Germany. in 1845, and emigrated to this country in 1845, with his parents, and located in Galion. He attended school until 1862, and then entered the C.. C. C. & I. R. R. shops, and worked as carpenter until 1866, when he went to Indianapolis and worked in the railroad shops there. Returned to the Gallon shops in 1871, and worked until 1877. He then went into partnership with C. F. Beck, in the dry goods and boot and shoe trade. In the spring of 1880, he dissolved partnership, and is now carrying on a boot and shoe store on Main street. He way married, in 1871, to Miss Louisa H. Beck They have one child Clara. He is a meet her of the German Reformed Church. T. L. PITTON. yard-master. N. Y., P. & O. R. R.. Galion: was born in Canada. in 1845, and his early life. up to 19 years of age, was spent there. He their went to Salamanea, N. Y. and went to work for the A. &, G. W. R R., now the N. ., P. & O., and has been in the employ of that road up to the present writing. He came to Galion in 1867, and has been yard-master ever since his residence there. He was married to Miss Susanna Richets, of Galion, in 1869. They have two children-Thomas J. and Minnie. Mr. Pitton is a member of Gallon Lodge, No. 414, F. &; A. M., and Mutual Lodge. K. of H., No..32. WILLIAM PRICE, foreman blacksmith shops, N. Y.. P. &; O. R. R.. Galion; was born in Breconshire, South Wales. in 1833. He emigrated to America in 1857, and located in Pittsburgh, and worked at his trade there for three years. He then, in 1859, removed to Crestline and was employed in the Pittsburgh & Fort Wayne railroad shops until 1864, when he removed to Galion, and engaged with the C. C., C. & I. R. R. Co., remaining with them until 1866. He then began to work for the A. & G. W. R. R.. Co. now the N. Y., P. & O. R. R., and has been with them up to the present time. In 1867, he was appointed foreman POLK TOWNSHIP. - 849 of his department, which position he still occupies. He was married in Wales. in 1857, to Miss Hannah Herbert. They have four children living-Thomas, now working in the shops with his father, William. Eliza and Clara I. He is a member of Galion Lodge, No. 215, I. O. O. F., and has been a member of the Galion Common Council. W. C. QUIGLEY, superintendent blacksmith-shops, C., C., C. & I. R. R.. Galion: was born in Mansfield, Ohio. in 1840, and his early life, until he was 16 years old, was spent in that place. At this time, he came to Galion, and has since made his home there. For a number of years he worked at several trades at the C., C., C. & I. R. R,. shops, attending schools at intervals in the meantime, until 1862, when he enlisted in the 81st O. S. V. I., and was in active service for three years, with Sherman's army. At the close of the war, he returned to Galion, and again entered the employ of the C.. C.. C. & I. R. R. and has been with that company up to the present time. For the past nine years, he has been superintendent of the blacksmith-shops. He is the inventor of a "railway frog and crossing combined." which is used exclusively upon the C., C.. C. & I. R. R., and he is also the inventor and patentee of a lawn rake, a most valuable improvement upon any other rake now in use. He was married. in Galion. to Miss Emma Fague, Aug. 6, 1865. They have two children -Harry N. and Samuel T. Ho is a member of Galion Lodge No. 414. F. & A. M. and. together with his wife, a member of the Methodist Church. WILLIAM H. RAYMOND, superintendent of stock-yards. C., C., C. & I. R. R., Galion. Mr. Raymond was born in Shelby, Ohio, in 1843. His father was a cooper by trade, and also followed farming. He remained at home., working upon the farm, until 22 years old, when he went to Crestline, and entered into the employ of the C., C., C. & I. R. R. in the stock-yards there. In 1870, he removed to Galion, and has since resided there. He is superintendent of the stock yards there, and one of Galion's most esteemed citizens. He was married in 1872, to Miss Mary Hall, of Crestline. They have two children-Grace and Jessie. Mr. Raymond is a Mason, and is a member of the present (1880) school board V. H. REISINGER, dentist. Galion; was born in Galion, Ohio, Jan. 31, 1854, and was educated in the Galion Union School. He went into a drug store a short time, and. at the age of 16 years, commenced to study dentistry with Dr. S. Waggoner, of Galion, Ohio, and remained with him about three years, and then commenced the study of dentistry in the Baltimore, College of Dental Surgery, and continued through two terms, and then removed to Belleville, Richland Co., Ohio, and practiced there in 1876 and 1877, about nine months. The Baltimore College of Dental Surgery having consolidated with the Maryland College of Dental Surgery, he completed his course there, and graduated with honors. March 7, 1878. He then came to Galion and commenced the practice of his profession in Mackey's Block, Galion. Ohio, where he is building up a first-class practice. He was married, Jan. 25, 1876, to Miss Amanda Mackey, of Galion, Ohio, and has two children. J. P. REISINGER, Notary Public, Galion: was born in Galion, in 1849; is a son of the late Dr. Reisinger. He had the advantage of a high-school education, and, at the age of 16 he began the tinner's trade, serving an apprenticeship of three years, and working at his trade for two years, and, during this time, studying book-keeping in the evening. In 1869, he went to Tiffin. and engaged as bookkeeper for William Sullivan, a hardware merchant: also, was clerk at the Shawhan House, remaining in Tiffin until 1871, when he returned to Galion, and was clerk at the Central Hotel for a short time. He then engaged with H. D. Lee, in the knitting-machine business, as business agent, having his headquarters at York, Penn. Mr. Reisinger traveled over several States in the interest of Mr. Lee. In 1871, he came to Ashland, Ohio, and married Miss Cynthia McIlvaine, she returning with him to Pennsylvania, and traveled with him, assisting him by operating the machines at fairs, etc. Mr. Reisinger remained with Mr. Lee until 1874, when he removed to Ashland, Ohio, and ran the St. Nicholas restaurant for two seasons. He then purchased, with H. Tucker the Ohio Publishing Company. 850 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: which proved a bad investment. He then returned to Galion, in 1876, and is now engaged in the real estate business, and is a Notary Public. Politically, Mr. Reisinger is a Democrat, and takes an active interest in the workings of the party, and is now the Secretary of the Central and Executive Committees of that party in the county. Mr. Reisinger is also Secretary of the Pioneer Association, and was the first Land Appraiser elected by the city. WILLIAM E. RIBLET, County Treasurer; was born in Sandusky Township, Richland Co., in 1835. He attended the common schools of those times. In 1851, he came to Galion, and worked at the tinner's trade for eight years. He then went to Mansfield, and clerked in the post office until he secured a situation as route agent from Crestline to Indianapolis, on the "Bee Line:" served in this capacity during 1859 and 1860. In 1861, he went into the shoe business in Galion, and from that to the hardware business in 1862, remaining in that line until 1874, when he sold out and went into real estate. In 1866, he laid a farm out in town lots: it is now called "William Riblet's Addition to Galion." Mr. Riblet served as Corporation Treasurer for three terms, as Township Treasurer two terms, and was elected County Treasurer in 1879.. He was married. in 1861, to Caroline H. Edson. They have three children-Ella E., Clement A. and Richard E. He is a Democrat in politics. HUGH ROSS, foreman rail shops. N. Y., P. &, O. R. R., Galion. One of Galion's most esteemed citizens is Mr. Hugh Ross, who was born in Dingwall, Rosshire, Scotland. Sept. 21, 1823. He emigrated to Toronto, Canada, in September, 1843, and worked at his trade as blacksmith there until February 1862,. when he crossed over to Buffalo, N. Y., and worked there until April 1862. He then went to Meadville, Penn., where the Atlantic and Great Western R. R. had reached in construction and built for this company the first steam shovel on the road. He operated this shovel for two years, in the construction of the road. He was then placed in charge of the repair shops at Urbana, Ohio, remaining there for two years. He then was removed to Galion. and has had charge of the rail shop; up to the present writing. Mr. Ross was married in Canada, in the year 1841, to hiss Margaret Irvine: she was born in Ireland, in 1821. They have four children living - Finlay, now living in Kansas: William, a blacksmith: Elizabeth. married to Peter Meuser, of Galion: George, a machinist. and three decease, ---Harriet, Annie and Hugh A. He is a member of Galion Lodge No. 2l5, I. O. O. F.. and. together with his wife and daughter, a member of the Presbyterian Church. W. J. RYAN , hotel proprietor, Galion: was horn July 6, 1857, in Orange, Delaware Co., Ohio. He received a good education, attending the schools at Delaware. He then learned telegraphy, and his first office was at Linndale, Ohio. After operating in different towns, he was sent to Galion, in 1875, as night operator. From there, he was sent to Delaware and worked in the train dispatcher's office for six months, when he was given the day office at Galion and continued there until Sept. 1, 1880, when he removed to Bucyrus, and engaged in the book and stationery business. In October 1880, in connection with H. H. Elliott, of the Sims House, Bucyrus, he became one of the proprietors of the Capitol House, Galion. He was married June 3, 1880, to Miss May Beck, daughter of Mr. Beck. of Galion. Mr. Ryan is now located in Galion, as the managing partner of the Capitol House. It is the intention of Elliott and Ryan to make the "Capitol" one of the best hotels in Contral Ohio. J. K. SHERER, farmer: P. O. Galion: was born in Whetstone Township in 1845. He is the son of John and Sarah (Keifer) Sherer, who now reside in Whetstone Township. His early life was spent upon his father's farm, until he was 21 years old. In October, 1866, he was married to Miss Nancy M. Beck, of Polk Township, and bought the farm where he now resides. His farm now embraces 210 acres of fine, improved land, lying three miles west of Galion. He has improved it in buildings and fences until it ranks as one of the finest farms in Polk Township. For the past five years, he has been dealing extensively, buying and selling stock, and at present is devoting his time exclusively to that branch, his farm being worked by his nephew, G. W. POLK TOWNSHIP. - 851 Bair. He has six children-Martin L., Florence L., Arvene R., Bessie G., Orra D. and an infant unnamed. He, with his wife, is a member of the English Lutheran Church. REV. J. A. SCHULZE, German Evangelical Lutheran, Galion; was born in Mieste, Prussia, in 1828. He obtained a common school education; emigrated to America in 1477; began his study for the ministry in 1848, at the Capitol University of Columbus, Ohio, graduating in 1851. His first charge was at Trenton, Butler Co., Ohio, preaching to several congregations in the vicinity. He was called to Columbus in 1856, preaching to a number of congregations, and engaged oil the staff of a Lutheran periodical, and in the publication of Lutheran books, and literature. Receiving a call from the church in Galion, he came there in 1875, where he is now located. C. B. SHUMAKER, Justice of the Peace, Galion. Mr. Shumaker was born in Northumberland Co., Penn., in 1835. At 19 years of age, commenced to clerk in a dry good store in Jersey Shore, Penn., in 1854. and remained there until 1857 . Commenced in the restaurant business at Williamsport, Penn., and remained one year, and then commenced to farm and contract for railroad ties, for six years. some of which time he was rafting on the Susquehanna River. In 1864, he came to Galion, Ohio, and went to work in the railroad shops, and remained here eight years. He served as Constable for five years, and is at present serving as Justice of the Peace, and, together with his son, is conducting a photograph gallery at 13 1/2 East Main street, Galion. Ohio. JAMES J. SPITTLE. foreman copper-shop, N. Y.. P. & O. R. R.. Galion: was born in Wales, in 1836. His parents emigrated to America when he was but six months old. and located in Pittsburgh. Penn., remaining there for ten years. From there they went to Lorain Co., Ohio, and, after a short period there, went to Cuyahoga Co. In 1848, they removed to Sandusky City, where Mr. Spittle learned his trade as coppersmith. He came to Galion in 1856, and went to work for the "Bee Line" R. R., at his trade. He has also worked for the Pittsburgh Co. and the Pan Handle road, at Richmond. Ind. He returned to Galion in 1866, and has been with the A. & G. W. R. R. (now the N. Y. P. & C. R. R.) ever since. In every shop in which he has worked has been foreman of his department. He married Miss Alvina Winfield, of Sandusky City, in 1857. She was born in Prussia, in 1838. They have two children living-William A., born in Galion Sept. 25, 1858, and is working with his father in the railroad shops, and Carrie L., born in Richmond, Ind., Nov. 28, 1865, Fannie L., deceased, was born in Sandusky City,. in 1861, and died in 1865. Mr. Spittle is a member of Galion Lodge, No. 414. F. & A. M. and Galion Lodge No. 215, I. O. O. F. EDWIN STOUGH, brakeman. Galion; was born Feb. 14, 1854. For the past four years, has been brakeman on the A. &, G. W. R. R. A. M. STEWART, general traveling agent, C., C., C. & I. R. R.. Galion; was born in St. Albans, Me., in 1835. He attended the common schools until his parents removed to Boston, Mass., in 1847. He began his career for himself by selling newspapers on the passenger train running on the Boston & Maine Railroad. He was then working under Charles Minot, who seemed to take an interest in him, and gave him a position on the New York & Lake Erie R. R. He served on what is called the "telegraph gang," and put up over 400 of telegraph wire. After this, he obtained a position as a machinist in the railroad shops in New fork City. After learning his trade, he became a fireman, and followed up this business until 1853, when he came to Galion and obtained a position as engineer on the Bellefontaine & Indianapolis R. R At this time he was only 17 years old, and, in 1857. was given charge of the railroad shop at Galion. He served in this capacity until 1864, when he built the Galion Stock Yards in conjunction with Oliver Duck. In 1877 he was appointed stock agent of the C., C., C &, I. R. R. and, in 1880, was made general traveling agent of this road. He is at present administering both these offices for the company. He was married in 1856, to Miss Hannah McClellan a native of Columbiana Co., Ohio. They have one daughter - Nellie H. Himself and wife are members of the Methodist Church. Is a Republican in politics. 852 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: JOSEPH E. WILLIAMS, teacher, Galion; was born in Galion in 1848. He completed a common-school course in 1870, and went to Hillsdale, Mich., and attended the Hillsdale College, graduating in 1875. He was elected Principal of the High School of Galion, and served until 1880, when he was elected Superintendent of Public Schools of Cambridge, Ohio. He was married, in 1880, to Miss Ada R. Gochenour, of Galion. Both are members of the Baptist Church. Mr. Williams is a Mason, belonging to Galion Lodge, No. 414. L. H. YORK. yard-master, C., C., C. & I. R. R., Galion: was born in Ulster Co., N. Y., in 1835. His early life was passed upon a farm. ln 1855, Mr. York removed to Wisconsin and engaged in farming in Dane Co, remaining there about three years. In January of 1858, he came to Galion, and has been in the employ of the C., C., C. & I. R. R. ever since. He has had charge of the yard there for twenty years. Mr. York was married in 1858, to Miss Martha F. Bryfogle, of Galion. They have one child - Frankie L. He is a Mason, also a member of the Royal Arcanum, and of the American Legion of Honor. In politics, Mr. York is a Republican, but does not take an active part, as his time is fully occupied in the faithful discharge of his business. He has been a member of the Common Council of Galion, and is one of its honorable and upright business men. JOSEPH A. YOCHEM. dry goods, Galion, Ohio. The father and mother of Joseph A. Yochem came from Germany to Galion in 1850, and were married in Galion. The subject of this sketch was born in Galion, Ohio, July 15, 1850, and is one of Crawford's most enterprising young men, and is doing a good business at the northwest corner of Main anal Columbus streets, Galion, Ohio. He attended the public schools of Galion, and went to clerk for S. C. Kanaga. April 27, 1874, and continued with him until May 1, 1878, when he bought his employer out, and has enlarge, the business, and is at present carrying it on at the old stand with good success.