LIBERTY TOWNSHIP - 658 LIBERTY TOWNSHIP. (RETURN TO THE TITLE PAGE) WELLS S. ANDREWS, farmer; P. O. Powell ; was born June 20, 1831, a son of Timothy Andrews, a native of Connecticut; and was one of the early settlers in the county, and came to this State when he was but 20 years of age ; Wells' school advantages were poor, but by dint of perseverance, acquired an education which enabled him to teach school, which he followed for eleven years. Jan. 3, 1855, married Amelia Mercer, born March 12, 1835, in Deavertown, Morgan Co., Ohio ; she is a daughter of Dr. N. Z. Mercer; after their marriage, remained on the homestead until 1857, when he moved to his present home, one mile and a half west of the Olentangy has 100 acres of improved land. Mr. Andrews has never sought office, yet he has been selected by his neighbors to fill every office from the Supervisor down, and has filled the office of County Commissioner; is a member of Powell Lodge, No. 465, I. O. O. F., and is now District Deputy Grand Master of Delaware Co. Mr. and Mrs. Andrews have four children-Blanche born Aug. 10, 1858 ; Clarence, Aug. 17, 1862 ; William H., June 6, 1868 ; Birdie, Sept. 13, 1871. Mr. Andrews bas been a resident of this county for nearly fifty years, and has been closely identified with its interests. MRS. ROXIE BARTHOLOMEW; P. O. Powell; is a native of Massachusetts; born in 654 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. Sharon Township, Dec. 13, 1812, is the daughter of Caleb Hall, whose wife was Mercy Rhodes, both of whom are natives of Massachusetts, and emigrated to this State in the year 1817, making the trip by wagon, which time occupied nine weeks ; Mrs. Bartholomew was then but 5 years of age, but she distinctly remembers the time of their coming; they located at Worthington, and in 1831 moved to Orange Township. Mrs. Bartholomew was united in wedlock June 14, 1833, to Maj. Bartholomew, who was born Dec. 13, 1806, in Connecticut; four children were born, but only one, Benjamin F., now living; Jasper, Jane and Thomas C., are deceased; the two former arrived at maturity. After Mrs. Bartholomew's marriage, they moved to the place now occupied by her, they started empty handed, he began work at $9 per month, this he continued some time, and then bought a team and began farming on his own account ; after years of patient 'industry and the exercise of rigid economy, he succeeded in making a start; being a shrewd business man, he was soon enabled to do business on a large scale, and continued to be successful up to the time of his death, Oct. 17, 1875, which was hastened by injuries received some years previous by being entangled in a mowing machine; since his death, Mrs. Bartholomew has remained on the homestead conducting the business of the farm for two years, since which time, her son, Benjamin F., who resides near her, has had charge. B. F. BARTHOLOMEW, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O. Powell; is a son of Major and Roxie Bartholomew, and was born in the southeast corner of the township April 3, 1837 ; his father being a farmer and trader, Benjamin concluded to follow in his footsteps, and at an early age gave evidences of his partiality in this direction ; he remained with his parents until he attained his 30th year, when he was married to Miss Amanda Payne, born April 30, 1842, daughter of Hiram Payne; their nuptials were duly celebrated Jan. 18, 1868 ; they have one child-Leslie, born April 16, 1869. After marriage, they located on the farm he now owns ; has 980 acres of land, which is well improved ; is a man of energy and inherits the business tact possessed by his father, with a strict regard for justice and possessing the esteem of all who have business relations with him ; he is actively engaged in farming and stock-raising, and is making a successful career. WILLIAM BARRINGER, blacksmith and wagon-maker, Powell; was born in Seneca Co., Feb. 15, 1835 ; is the eldest of a family of four children; James Barringer, his father, married Nancy Leasure, who was born in Maryland and is of Dutch descent; William, arriving at maturity and having a desire for mechanical pursuits, entered a wagon-shop and made himself as handy as a regular workman, then took up the blacksmith's trade and was soon master of both. In his 23d year, he married Elizabeth E. Howard, born Sept. 16, 1838, in Licking Co.; their union was celebrated Nov. 26, 1857, after which he farmed and worked some at his trade, continuing until 1862, when he moved to Sandusky and stayed three years and a half, and in 1865 he moved to Powell and started in business, where he carries on both wagon-making and black-smithing; has a large shop and is doing a good business, and fully merits the patronage he receives. Has two children-James F., born June, 1859 ; Sarah E., born April 2, 1862. His father died in August, 1844 ; his mother is living in Wood Co.; Mr. Barringer is a member of the Christian Union Church and of Powell Lodge, I. O. O. F., No. 465. HIRAM F. BEEDLE, farmer ; is a son of Hiram and Amanda (Bishop) Beedle ; the former was born in Warren Co., this State, and was a cooper by trade; he died in Fayette Co., in 1876 ; his people were from New Jersey; David Bishop, the father of firs. Beedle, settled in Warren Co. in 1803; being among the first settlers ; Mrs. Beedle is still living; Hiram F., the subject of this sketch, is also a native of Warren Co., where he was born Dec. 6. 1838; from the time he was 12 years old until of age, he worked out by the month during the summer, and spent the winters at home ; in 1858, he came to this county. where he worked by the month at farming until 1863 ; was in the employ of the Government as teamster one season; has followed farming since. On Sept. 8, 1874, be was married to Mary E. Scott, born in Franklin Co.; they have one child, James E., born Oct. 24, 1876. Mrs. Beedle's parents were Jackson and Sarah (Gossage) Scott. IDN BISHOP, farmer; P. O. Powell; born in Fauquier Co., Va., June 28, 1803 ; son of John and Katie (Idn) Bishop; she was born in Loudoun Co., Va., and her husband in Pennsylvania ; Idn came to this State with his parents in 1826 ; they located near Dublin, in Franklin Co., and erected a log cabin and lived until the father's death, in 1847, in his 92d year. Idn was married while on the way out here from Virginia, to Matilda Walker, born in Fauquier Co., Va., in May, 1805 ; they LIBERTY TOWNSHIP. - 655 were engaged to be married before starting, but he having some business to adjust, could not attend to the matter then, and the party started on, he overtaking them to Zanesville, where the " knot was tied." Mr. Bishop made several changes after he came to this State, but finally located in Liberty Township, where he bought 100 acres of land at $7 per acre ; after his arrival here, he learned the trade of a stonemason, which he followed for many years; Mr. Bishop has always been a very hard-working man, has made a good deal of money from his labor, yet has been unfortunate by going security for his friends, and has had to give up his home entire, having been on a friend's paper to the amount of $3,000, and had to pay it; this was before he came to the township; he made another start near Dublin, previous to his coming to this county. Mr. and Mrs. Bishop have had ten children-Maria, Sarah, Hampton, Heaton, Marion, Rachel, John, Vinton and Margaret, the latter deceased, and one infant unnamed. He has now 70 acres of land, upon which he and his wife reside, and are enjoying the eve of life in peace and quietude. SAMUEL BARR, farmer; P. O. Powell; was born in Franklin Co. Oct. 16, 1816 ; son of Andrew Barr, a native of Pennsylvania, whose wife was Nancy Ball ; born in New York ; Andrew Barr came to Franklin in 1805, and settled in that county; he died in 1842, and his wife died in 1851 ; Samuel remained at home until his 28th year. On Feb. 6,1845, he was married to Elizabeth Steely, born in Ross Co., March 22, 1821, and was a daughter of John Steely; her mother's maiden name was Moore who died in 1866 ; her husband in 1856 ; after marriage, Samuel Barr and wife located in Franklin Co., on land given him by his father, where he remained about ten years ; then went to Alton, same county, remained there three years ; then went seven miles northeast of Columbus ; stayed seven years ; moved back six miles south of Columbus ; stayed one year ; then went to Westerville ; stayed one year; then moved east of Worthington ; stayed eight years ; spent three years on Alum Creek; spring; of 1878, moved to this township, and bought twenty acres, upon which he is now living ; they have four children - Mary C., Hannah, Anna and Nancy ; the elder, Mary C., is a teacher, and has been engaged successfully as such. Mr. Barr is a member of the M. E. Church ; his wife a member of the Dunkard Brethren. ALBERT CASE, farmer; P. O. Lewis Center; born in this township April 1, 1826 ; is a son of Ralph and Mary (Skeels) Case ; the mother was a native of Vermont, while her husband was born in Connecticut and came to this country with an ox team, with one horse in the lead, reaching this county in 1810, and settled in this township ; the settlements were then few and far between, and game was in rich abundance; his wife died Feb. 29, 1834, and he in February, 1864. Albert left the parental roof in his 27th year, and married Abby Williams, a native of York State; they have two children-Henrietta and George M. His first wife dying, he was married to Sarah Williams December, 1862 ; she died in 1866, and Feb. 19,1868, he married his present wife, who was Amelia Gross, born in Pennsylvania Sept. 14, 1833 ; no issue. Mr. Case has 110 acres of land and valuable property in Columbus ; is a good farmer and stanch Democrat. JOHN W. CLARK, farmer; P. O. Powell; was born in this township Sept. 6, 1831 ; is the fifth of a family of seven children born of David H. and Laura (Humphrey) Clark, the former was a native of Orange Co., N. Y., and the latter of Connecticut ; John's father located in this county about the year 1820, and bought land upon which he lived until his death, Sept. 17, 1857, in his 68th year; was a mechanic, and worked as an operative mason, and, at the same time, carried on farming. John still lives upon the homestead. He was married Dec. 25, 1865, to Mary A. Webber, born in New Hampshire in 1835 ; she is a daughter of Lyman J. Webber, born in Vermont ; no issue; after their marriage, he brought his wife to the old homestead. May, 1864, he was mustered in the 100-day service in Co. K, 145th O. N. G.; returned home after his discharge Aug. 24 of the same year, and has since been engaged as a tiller of the soil. Mr. Clark and wife are consistent. members of the Methodist Episcopal Church at this place. C. W. CLEMENTS, farmer; P.. O. Powell; was born in Union Co., and is the son of Ransom and Susanna (Weaver) Clements, both born in Virginia, came to this State in 1827, and married in Ross Co. in 1829 ; located in Union Co., where they purchased land, remaining there until 1847, when they came to this county and lived in Orange Township until their death, Mr. Clements in January, 1865, and his wife in August, 1877. Charles W. did not leave the parental roof until he was 34 years of age; while his brothers were in the service, he remained with his parents, and cared for their wants and necessities. March 19, 1868, he 656 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: married Melissa Ann Ewers, born in Morrow Co.; after their marriage, they moved to Orange Township, and remained there until 1875, when he moved to where he now resides, where he bought twenty-five acres of land ; has one child, Minnie, born March 25, 1871. Mr. Clements and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Has all his life been engaged in farming pursuits, and expects to spend the remainder of his days in the same employment. Is an advocate of the Greenback principles. CAPT. JOHN CELLAR, farmer; P.O. Powell; he is the third child of a family of five children ; his father, Thomas Cellar, was born in Franklin Co., Penn., Jan. 19, 1784; and his wife's name before marriage was Margaret Gabrile, a native of Maryland ; the Cellar family emigrated to this State in 1800, and first located in Franklin Co., and, in the year 1802, made their way up the river Olentangy in a keel-boat and settled about one mile north of Liberty Church, on the west bank of the Olentangy, where they built a rude cabin in which they lived until they could afford better; John's grandfather was a gunsmith, and the Indians came from Sandusky to get their guns repaired by him ; Chillicothe was the principal trading-point at that time, and where they got he their milling done ; Thomas Cellar died June 11, 1854 ; his wife Nov. 4, 1827 ; they were married Jan. 10, 1815. John Cellar was born on the place where he now resides, April 23, 1820. July 3, 1856, he was married to Cornelia Cellar, born in this township Nov. 13, 1830 ; they have had eight children, but five now living-Frances A., Sarah, Edward, Mary E. and Henry. May 10, 1864, he went out as Captain of Co. A, 146th O. N. G., in the 100-days service, and served his time in and about Forts Smith, Tillinghast and Woodbury, near Washington City; was mustered out Aug. 24, 1864; at Camp Chase, and returned home to farming pursuits. Himself and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church ; he also holds the office as Township Clerk. JOHN G. F. CELLAR, farming; P. O Powell ; John was born in this township Dec. 15 1837 ; son of John T. and Lucy (Wilson) Cellar John was born on the homestead now occupied b his sister, where he lived until the year previou to his marriage, when he built him a house just south of the homestead, and made preparations for the reception of his prospective wife, and, March 1, 1875, was joined by matrimony to Naomi Luke born in this county Feb. 22, 185; she is a daughter of John Luke, who married Lucy Karns. Mr. and Mrs. Cellar have one child Mary W. born Nov. 15, 1876. He has 124 acres of land. They are both members of the Presbyterian Church. He was in the 100-days service in Co. K, 145th O. N. G., and returned home in August, 1864, and since has been engaged in farming pursuits. ROBERT M. CELLAR, farmer; P. O. Powell; was born in this township Oct. 3, 1834; is a son of George and Rachel Cellar, who were among the early settlers of this county; the former was born in Franklin Co., Penn., April 23, 1791, and died Feb. 23, 1860 ; his wife is also a native of Pennsylvania, born Oct. 11, 1803 ; she is still living. Robert was married, Dec. 27, 1860, to Sarah A. Schanck, born in this county Dec. 20, 1840 ; she is a daughter of William Schanck, a native of New York; they have six children-William A., born Oct. 22, 1861 ; Cora, March 22, 1864 ; Eliza, June 1, 1868; Alfred B., March 7, 1870; Sophia S., March 15, 1873 ; Nellie A., June 4, 1877. In 1864, Mr. Cellar enlisted in the 100 days service, Co. K, 145th 0. N. G., and was stationed at Fort Tillinghast, on Arlington Heights, in District of Columbia; was mustered out and received his discharge at Camp Chase, at Columbus. Seven of the Cellar boys were out in the service, one of whom, Joseph Addison, who went out in Co. A, 15th Regulars, died from a wound received at Pittsburg Landing. Robert Cellar is a member of the Presbyterian Church. GEORGE C. CELLAR, farmer ; P. O. Powell; enlisted in Co. F, 96th O. V. I., July 26, 1862, and was out three years and four days ; during this time participated in the battles of Arkansas Post, Chickasaw Bluffs, Vicksburg, ,Grand Chateau, and those of the Red River campaign Forts Gaines, Morgan and Spanish Fort ; during the battle at Arkansas Post, he received a wound in the leg, which disabled him from duty four months; be was a soldier who was always at his post and ready for duty when detailed; was mustered out at the close of the war, at Mobile and received an honorable discharge at Camp Chase; upon his return, he resumed farming and was married, Feb. 13, 1867 , to Mary Gray, a native of this State; she died Nov. 18, 1874, leaving; one child-Oliver, born Aug. 8, 1869. Mr. Cellar married a second time Mary A. Bard, native of Pennsylvania ; this took place in November, 1876 ; they have one child-Bard, born Sept. 16, 1877. Mr. Cellar was born in this LIBERTY TOWNSHIP. - 657 township Feb. 21, 1837, and is a son of George and Rachel (Fleming) Cellar, who were married Dec. 7, 1826. HENRY COOK, general store; now a resident of Hyattsville; was born Oct. 22, 1847 ; son of Seth Cook, a native of Morrow Co., where Henry was born ; his mother's name, previous to her marriage, was Nellie Hardman, born in West Virginia ; Henry came to Delaware Co. when be was 16 years of age, and hired out to work at a saw-mill, and continued working by the month for two years ; he then bought a fourth interest in the mill owned by Steitz & Cook, which they ran under the firm name of Steitz & Cook, and did a large business, buying timber land and cutting off the timber, sawing it for the market; they sold the mill and divided up the land; Henry farmed one season, and subsequently traded his land for the town property he now owns, and Sept. 16, 1878, opened up a general store, which he has since carried on ; keeps a selected stock of such goods as are required in the community, and proposes to treat the people fairly, and thus hopes to merit. their patronage. On Oct. 17, 1872, was united in wedlock to Mary Webster, who was born in Concord Township Nov. 16, 1848 ; she is a daughter of Frebourne Webster ; prior to her marriage, was a teacher several years. He and wife are members of the United Brethren. Mr. Cook is also a member of Powell Lodge, No. 465. I. O. O. F. They have had three children-Alice I., born Aug. 4, 1873 ; died May 3, 1877 ; Jay, born July 18, 1875 ; Nellie, born Feb. 5, 1878. THOMAS CASE, farmer; P. O. Hyattville; was born in this township May 26, 1847, son of Seth W. Case, who came to this State in 1816 and located in this county, and remained here until 1863, when he moved to Franklin Co., where he died on May 1, 1866, in Blendon Township ; his wife survives him. Thomas, the subject of this sketch, during his 16th year, enlisted in the 60th O. V. I., Co. A, and was engaged in the battles of Spottsylvania, the Wilderness, North Anna, Cold Harbor, the James River movement, and was wounded in the battle before Petersburg June 17, 1864, by being shot in the left side, and was only absent from his regiment forty days, and joined them July 27; was present at the mine explosion in front of Petersburg, and participated in all the battles that the regiment engaged in up to the close of the war. Upon his return home, attended school and farmed. July 17, 1870, was united in marriage to Lavinie Thomas ; born Aug. 14, 1849 ; have three children, but two living Helen A., born Sept. 8, 1871 ; Walter R., Dec. 16, 1878 ; after his marriage be continued farming ; came here in 1873, and has since remained one mile south of Hyatt's Station ; member of Powell Lodge, No. 465, I. O. O. F. Mr. Thomas' father, during his life, was a member of the Republican party, served over thirty years as Justice of the Peace. Thomas W., in the last election, was elected to the office of Land Appraiser, as a Democrat. JOHN F. COLFLESH, farmer; P. O. Delaware ; is among the well-to-do farmers of this township, and was born in Philadelphia Co., Penn., Dec. 25, 1810 ; is a son of Jacob and Margaret (Nugan) Colflesh, both of them natives of Pennsylvania ; John received his education in the common schools, and, at the age of 15, commenced the carpenter's trade, at which he worked in Philadelphia, and was there when the cholera raged in that city; saw the dead hauled out in cart-loads and dumped into pits fir their reception. Dec. 23, 1833, was married to Mary D. Weed, born in 1814, same county as her husband ; her father's name was Christopher Weed ; her mother's name was Hannah Wiley before marriage; in the spring of 1837, Mr. Colflesh moved to this State and located on his present place ; his father preceded him the previous fall, and had bought 248 acres of land, which he subsequently divided between John and his brother James. John, though raised to a mechanical pursuit, readily turned his attention to farming ; has improved his place, and has as desirable a location as can be found in the county ; they have ten children, five boys and five girls-Jacob, now in Berlin Township ; John A., in Des Moines, Iowa ; Ellen, now the wife of John Harter, of Kentucky ; Amanda, now Mrs. John Baker, of Plymouth, Ind.; William J., same place ; Lydia, wife of George W. Young, of Delaware; Eliza, wife of Vance Jacox ; Henry and Hattie, at home. Miss Hattie took a $60 premium at the last fair for cooking the best meal and in less time than any of her competitors. Samuel, the second son, and deceased, was among the number who first responded to the call in 1861 ; he was a brave and valiant soldier ; he was in Co. C, 4th O. V. I., and was through some of the severest battles of the war; was at one time in command of the company when the Captain and Lieutenants were killed or disabled ; in one battle on the Peninsula was the second man to cross the rebel works, and a rebel snapped a cap at him three 658 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: times, and Samuel finally wrenched the gun from him and took him prisoner; he lost his life at the battle of the Wilderness three weeks before his time would have expired ; Jacob was in the 100-days service, and John A. served about one year in the mechanical department. Mr. and Mrs. Colflesh are members of the Protestant M. E. Church; he is a member of the I. O. O. F., No. 57, located at Delaware. Has served two years as Justice of the Peace and was elected another term but refused to serve. Is a Democrat. HIRAM CHAPMAN, farmer ; P. O. Delaware; is a native of Summit Co., Ohio, born Feb. 28, 1849 ; son of T. Chapman, who was born in Vermont and married Hannah Ann Lippincott, a native of New Jersey, and moved to Ohio in 1848, locating in Summit Co.; Hiram was the youngest of a family of three children ; his father was a tinner by occupation, and Hiram learned the trade of him, remaining at home until he was about 28 years of age. April 5, 1877, was married to Miss Alice S. Pierce, born in 1852, daughter of Samuel and Ann Pierce; they have one child-Hattie Bell, born Sept. 6, 1878. Hiram moved to this township in April, 1877, and since has been engaged in farming. He and his wife are both members of the Presbyterian Church at Liberty ; he is also a member of the Masonic Fraternity, Ashley Lodge, No. 407 A., F. & A. M. CYNTHIA M. CASE, farmer; P. O. Powell; was born in this county Aug. 16, 1819 ; her name before marriage was Tuller; the Tullers are from Connecticut, and her mother was from Vermont; Mrs. Case was married, Sept. 13, 1839, to Augustus L. Case, who was born in Licking Co.; they farmed for some time after their marriage, and subsequently ran a livery stable, and some time before his death had a contract for cartying the mail, had five lines or contracts, and carried on this business for about sixteen years ; in 1854, he died, leaving considerable of his mail contract unfilled, yet )Its. Case conducted the business and filled out the unexpired part of the time; Mrs. Case has a farm adjoining Powell where she lives ; her daughter Dora, who married Charles Carlson, lives with her: O. J. CASE, farmer; P. O. Powell, was born in Beachtown April 6, 1840 ; son of Augustus L. Case, who married Cynthia Tuller ; Oscar left home in his 19th year to " to paddle his own canoe;" Aug. 4, 1862, enlisted in Co. G, 96th O. V. I., and was in the service three years, and returned home without a scratch, received his discharge July 30, 1865. October 25, same year, was married to Martha Tone, born in 1841, daughter of Christopher Tone, a native of Vermont, came West when she was about 1 year old ; After their marriage, they moved to Franklin Co., stayed one year; in the fall of 1866, returned to Delaware Co., and located on the farm he now owns; has four children-Aurla, Nelson F., Oddie and Owen (twins); Mr. Case cast his first vote for Abraham Lincoln. NORMAN CASE, farmer, was born in this township Oct. 12, 1824, and is a son of Ralph Case, who was a native of Connecticut, and came here at an early day, making the trip with of teams, and horses in the lead; upon arriving in this country, he had but one ox left. Norman was born on the place now owned by his brother William, and obtained his education in a log schoolhouse, with slabs for seats and boards nailed up to the side of the house for a desk. April 17, 1849, he married Almira Holcomb, who was a native of Connecticut ; they have three children, Alice L., Mary A. and Laura P. After marriage, they located on the place where he now lives, and where he "kept bach " the year previous. Mr. Case pays taxes on 178 acres of land, and has been a successful farmer. Although he has never identified himself with any church organization, yet he is an advocate and supporter of Christian principles. He is a member of Powell Lodge, I. O. O. F., No. 465. His father was a Democrat, and the Case family have remained true to those principles. M. S. CASE, trader; P. O. Powell. Miles is a native of this township, born Jan. 29, 1832 ; there were four children in his father's family, Miles being the third; his father, Titus Case, is a native of Connecticut, and came to the State with his father, George, many years ago, and was among the early settlers in this country. Miles' mother was born in New Jersey; her name was Anna Fisher before marriage. Miles left home at the age of 17, and at 22 he was married to Emily Jane Bartholomew, daughter of Maj. Bartholomew, April 5, 1855 ; they have ten children-Elizabeth E., Mary E., Franklin M., John T., Emily, Luella, Peter, James, Hattie and Roxie. After marriage, he located on the homestead, where he lived until 1869, when be moved to this place. His wife died April 7, 1873, and July 15, 1874, he was married to Carrie Lentz, born in Fairfield Co., near Lancaster; she died during child-birth. Oct. LIBERTY TOWNSHIP. - 659 6, 1879 ; she was 38 years of age. Mr. Case has, for the last twenty years, been engaged in stocktrading ; has 137 acres of land adjoining Powell, on the east. Is a member of Powell Lodge, 1. O. O. F., No. 465, of which he is Permanent Secretary. HIRAM R. CARPENTER, farmer; P. O. Delaware; was born in this township Nov. 18, 1821 ; the Carpenter family are said to be the first family who settled in the county ; the Carpenter family can trace their genealogy back several generations-to one Abraham, who was born sometime in 1600 ; then Abiel, born 1708, next Capt. Nathan, born April 12, 1757 ; then James, born in 1794, the father of Hiram; Capt. Nathan was born in Chenango Co., N. Y., and emigrated to this State May 1, 1801 ; he started for Pittsburgh in a sleigh; sold it at that point and bought a keelboat and came to what is known as West Columbus, and from there they came up the Olentangy, and the last night before reaching their destination, they camped on an island about one-quarter of a mile north of the iron bridge near the Bartholomew estate; they came on the next day, and camped at a spring opposite the Carpenter estate, where they remained until they found the exact location of their land which had been bought by Capt. Nathan Carpenter before coming, and they brought a surveyor along who established their lines, and then they built a log cabin near the sate which leads into the Carpenter farm, where they lived several years, when they moved to the hill and erected a house on the site of the present structure built by Hiram, The Carpenter family, are very long-lived, very few of them have died under 80 years of age; Hiram is the first child of James Carpenter by a second marriage; there were eight children in the family; Hiram and sister remained on the homestead consisting of 350 acres of choice land ; Mr. Carpenter is running a dairy of Jersey cows, and is the originator of a new process of butter-making or aid to the same by submerging the milk in cold water, which is a sue. cess. Hiram and sister are members of the Presbyterian Church ; he is also a member of the Masonic Fraternity of both Lodge and Chapter, and is Master of the Liberty Grange, No. 124. WILLIAM CRUIKSHANK, farmer ; P. O. Delaware; Mr. Cruikshank is one of the number of self-made men in the county, and there are few men who have manifested more energy and done more for their families in an educational way than he ; early in life, he became impressed with the great importance of obtaining an education and has from his first outset in life made everything tend in that direction, beginning in life at a time when advantages of this character were very unfavorable indeed; yet, notwithstanding all the disadvantages and discouragements that attended him, he never lost sight of his desire to obtain a good education, working for his board and cutting several cords of wood each week at times before and after school hours, to enable him to procure the means to prosecute his studies ; he left home at the age of 17 and educated and clothed himself by the fruits of his own labor and arduous study ; at the age of 18, he began to teach, which be followed until he was 30 years of age; at the age of 23, he was married to Cynthia M. Fisher, a native of New York; their marriage took place May 14, 1839. Mr. Cruikshank was born in Liberty Township, on the east side of the Olentangy River, one and a half miles north of Beeber's Mill, in the year 1816 ; is a son of George and Elizabeth Cruikshank; the former was a native of Washing ton Co., N. Y., and came to this State about the close of the war of 1812, locating in this township; the Cruikshanks are of Scotch descent. After William's marriage, he began farming; subsequently, when his children grew up, he moved to Delaware on purpose to educate them and lived there about fifteen years, where several of them graduated. They have had seven children, but four living-Edward died at 14 years of age; Homer graduated and prepared himself for the ministry and died at 23 ; George W. enlisted in the late war, served three years and then re-enlisted, was promoted to First Lieutenant, was taken prisoner at the Weldon R. R. affair and has never been heard of since; Eugene died at the age of 18; William, married and at home; Eunice, also graduated, now the wife of W. P. Leeper, of Indiana; Lois J., graduate of same school (Wesleyan Female College), now the wife of Rev. Daniel Murdock : Mary T. lives at home. Mr. Cruikshank has 164 acres of land that he has cleared up, and has done an unusual amount of hard labor; could have been worth much more, had he not spent so much in educating his family, but this he does not regret. He and family are members of the M. E. Church. WILLIAM O. DIXON, farmer; P. 0. Lewis Center ; was born in this township Feb. 27, 1841; son of Abel Dixon ; his mother's name was Lydia Clark before marriage ; Abel was born in Vermont, and his wife in New York. William's father died when he was a mere lad, and he was left to look 660 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: out for himself; his mother was poor and not able to maintain him, and he started out to do for himself. Nov. 7, 1861, he volunteered his services in defense of his country, and was out over four years in Co. B, 46th O. V. I., and no better soldier was in the regiment. than William; he participated in all the battles the regiment was engaged in, with the exception of one, and that took place while he was a prisoner ; his first battle was at Pittsburg Landing; he was at Vicksburg, Jackson (Miss)., and Mission Ridge : he veteraned while in Tennessee, and went immediately on the campaign, .and was at all the battles of the Atlanta campaign, and was taken prisoner while on a foraging expedition in North Carolina ; was taken to Libby Prison, and from there to Annapolis, and from there he was sent to Columbus, where he got his discharge in June, 1865. Jan. 1, he was married to Phoebe L. Lowry, born in this county Aug. 30, 1848 ; daughter of Andrew J. Lowry. After their marriage, they moved to Ashley, remained two years, and in the fall of 1868 moved to the place where he now lives, and bought thirty-seven and half acres of land. They have five children-William A., born Nov. 2, 1866 ; Alice J., born Dec. 29, 1868; Henry B., born Jan. 8, 1870 ; James F., born Dec. 8, 1872 ; Mary, born Dec. 1, 1874. W. H. EDMAN, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O. Powell ; was born in Licking Co., Ohio, Aug. 6, 1822 ; is the second son of a family of six children, born of Paul E. and Hannah (Harris) Edman. Samuel Edman, the grandfather of William, was one of the "minute men" in Revolutionary times; he was a native of New Jersey. Paul, the father of William, came out to Licking Co. in 1813; and entered land, and returned to Pendleton Co., Penn., where he was born (1794) and brought out his family in 1815, and remained in Licking Co. until the year 1855, who he moved to Allen Co., where he met with an accidental and Dainful death; he was gored by a infuriated bull, and died a few hours afterward William remained at home until his 25th year when he was united in matrimony to Mary An Fry, born Dec. 4, 1822, in Greene Co., Penn Their marriage took place Dec. 2, 1847, afte which be rented for two years, and in December 1851, moved on land he had previously bought where :.e still remains ; he first bought 100 acre covered with standing timber, built a log cabi with clap-board roof, which was weighted down with poles, and moved into it before there was any chimney; he and his wife began work in good earnest, he clearing up his land, and she spun and wove the cloth for their clothes. The log cabin is now eclipsed by a modern brick structure, recently built, They have had seven childrenAbram, Susan, Angelina, Juliet, Malinda, Amanda and Mary (deceased). He and his wife are members of the Christian Union Church. Mr. Edman can remember cheering for Gen. Jackson, and is still a Democrat. BENJAMIN FRESHWATER, farmer: P. O. Powell; was born in Knox Co., Ohio, Aug. 15, 1820 ; is the seventh child of a family of ten children, born of George and Mary (Hunter) Freshwater, both of them born and married in Pennsylvania, and at an early day moved to Knox Co., and were among the first settlers ; Benjamin remained with his parents until he was 23 years of age, and, Dec. 21, 1843, was married to Mary Ann Buxton, born in 1824, daughter of Jamey Buxton, of Union Co., who died Oct. 18, 1879. in his 78th year. When Mr. Freshwater married, they had no landed possessions nor bank accounts to draw from, but their hands and their resolutions were their stock in trade, and they embarked for themselves by renting land, which they continued for six years, and in this time saved enough to purchase fifteen acres on the east bank of the Scioto ; they remained on this six years, j and then moved to the place where they now live; they now have 100 acres which he has acquired by additions as they had means to invest-the result of many years of toil and careful management being ably assisted by his wife. They have one child-Mary Lavina-now the wife of F.Billingsly, who is merchandising in Fairfield Co. Mrs. Freshwater is a member of the Christian Union Church. M. L. FOWLER, saw-mill, Powell; was born in Orange Township, July 3, 1842, the only child of Moses and Emily (Hall) Fowler, both native of this State. Maj. Fowler, at the tender age of 14 months, was left an orphan ; the death of hi: parents occurred but a few months apart; his grandfather Hall then cared for him until he became 14 years of age, and then the greater portion of his remaining minority he was cared for by his aunt, Roxie Bartholomew. He then ran as fire man on the lakes one season, and worked in the salt works at Bay City ; spent one year in Indiana, and went to Dakota, where be remained six years, three of which was spent as engineer in a saw-mill at Cheyenne Agency, in Government em- LIBERTY TOWNSHIP. - 661 ploy. In the fall of 1871, returned to this county, and the year following obtained the hand of Miss Hannah Webster in marriage, which was celebrated Oct. 19, 1872 ; she is a native of Concord Township, born Jan. 14, 1853 ; she is a daughter of Frebourn Webster, a native of Rhode Island; they have three children-Edwin G., William F. and Frank L.; after their marriage, moved to Powell, where he bought the saw-mill owned by E. J. Hall, and has since run the same and has been doing a good business; does all kinds of sawing and in a satisfactory manner: saws by the hundred and also on shares. Maj. Fowler is a man that attends to his own business, and is an industrious and upright man. Is a member of Powell Lodge, I. O. O. F., No. 465. JOHN FREESE, farmer; P. O. Delaware; was born in this township in August, 1830 ; he is the third son of a family of ten children born to Abram and Elizabeth Humes ; Mr. Freese was from Pickaway Co.; John had but common school advantages; he stayed at home and assisted his father until he attained his majority, when he subsequently married Susan Smith, a native of Delaware; after marriage, he settled in Concord, two miles east of Bellepoint, where he stayed two years; then he moved east of Delaware where he farmed five years; then he went to Troy, and remaining there one year ; he then went to Berlin, where he lived two years; in 1864, he moved to the place where he now lives, in the northwest corner of Liberty, where he bought sixty acres of land; Mr. Freese has all his life been engaged in farming, except seven years which was spent in the cooper business ; he learned his trade before marriage ; Mr. Freese began life poor, but has been a hard-working man, and been prudent and saving; had six brothers in the late war, and only two returned home ; they have had eight children-Henry, Martha, Eliza, Almira, William, Louis, Georgia and Isaac (Isaac, Georgia and William deceased). Mr. Freese and wife are members of the United Brethren Church. A. S. GOODRICH, farmer, retired; P. 0. Worthington, Franklin Co.; is one of the worthy and stanch citizens of the township, who was born in the same tract he now occupies Oct. 7 1813 ; his father's name was Ebenezer, and his mother's maiden name was Betsey Dixon Good man, the former a native of Connecticut, and the latter a native of Vermont; they came to this country at a time when Columbus was a place un known ; the ground on which it stands was a wilderness; Indian trails traversed the country in various directions; upon their arrival, they built a log cabin in the woods; they thus lived for many years, enduring the privations and hardships of the early pioneer; Mr. Goodrich, Sr., was a carpenter and assisted his neighbors in erecting their rude structures ; when not thus employed was making improvements on his farm. His death occurred Oct. 15, 1846, and his remains now repose in the family burying-ground. Aaron S. was born in the log cabin of his father; received an elementary education at subscription rates, and remained with his father until he was 35 years of age, when he was married to Sarah Hardin Dec. 27, 1848 ; she was born in this township Dec. 16, 1827, the daughter of John and Sarah (Carpenter) Hardin, a near relative of Capt. Nathan Carpenter, one of the early settlers in this county-, three children have blessed this union-Allison E., born Aug. 17, 1850 ; George Blucher, Dec. 22, 1852, and William H., April 7, 1854. All received graduating honors at the Ohio Wesleyan University excepting Blucher, who did not complete the course, taking up Blackstone instead; he has read law considerably, yet does not intend to enter the practice. Mr. Goodrich has, during his life, been engaged in farming; has been successful in his business operations, and thus become the owner of a large tract of land ; has been in poor health several years, and has recently divided up his land among his boys, reserving for himself and amiable wife a competency for their declining years; he has a very pleasant home, and everything about him to ! make him comfortable. Is a member of the New England Lodge, A. F. & A. M. No. 4, and Powell Lodge, I. O. O. F., No. 465 ; so also are his three boys. W. J. T. GARDNER, blacksmith, Powell ; was born April 20, 1857, and is a son of Joseph C. and Nancy J. (Henderson) Gardner; the former was born in this township and the latter was a native of this county. William was but 18 months old when his father died, and at the age of 7, was placed in the care of Solomon Armstrong, at Blacklick, with whom he lived s two years, when, learning that it was Armstrong's intention to leave him in the county house, William left him and went to live with Edward James Hall, with whom he remained until February, 1873, and at the age of 16, he went to Terre Haute, Ind., where he learned his trade ; after its com - pletion, he came to Powell, in April, 1878, and a worked for Mr. Fuller until that fall, and in April n 1879, he set up in business for himself. April 12, 662 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: 1877, he was married to Sarah J. Glick, born in Indiana, June 16, 1860, daughter of Amass Glick; they have one child. Notwithstanding Mr. Gardner's discouraging surroundings heretofore, he is now on the road to success, for which the more credit is due him. LYMAN GARDNER, lumber, Powell ; was born in this township, June 21, 1845; he is a son of Jonathan Gardner, who was born in Sullivan Co., N. H., Aug. 3, 1815, and came to this county with his people in 1819, locating in this township. Lyman remained under the parental roof until he was 18 years of age, and in February, 1864, enlisted in Co. C, 26th O. V. I., and served until the close of the war, and participated in all the battles in which the regiment was engaged during that time; among the most prominent were Buzzard's Roost, Resaca, Atlanta, New Hope Church, Kenesaw Mountain, Peach Tree Creek and was with the force that went in pursuit of Hood, when he advanced on Nashville, and was in the battle of Franklin; he was mustered out in November, 1865. Upon his return, he attended school at the Center Academy, and subsequently taught school three terms. Aug, 10, 1873, was united by marriage to Lillian Hall, daughter of A G. Hall, born in Ashley May 24, 1853; they have three children-Royal G., born 21, 1874 Stella, born July 24, 1876, and Franklin, Nov 25, 1878. Was, for a time, engaged in the sawmill business; sold out, and sold goods for a time, with Mr. P. Sharp as a partner; since that time, has been engaged in the lumber business. He is a young man of energy, and is well adapted to trading pursuits. He has a very nice and uniquely finished residence, which he has recently built. JOHN P. GRAY, JR., farmer; P. O. Lewis Center; was born in Knox Co. May 10, 1853 son of John P. and Eliza (Thompson) Gray, both of them born in Harrison Co.; in December, 1860, they came to this township, and located on the east side of the Olentangy, where they bought 116 acres of land, remaining on it six years; then sold out, and moved south a short distance, purchasing ninety-two acres, on same side of the river, where Mr. Gray died Sept. 25, 1867 ; he was, during his life, an honorable and conscientious Christian man ; was, for several years, a leading Elder in the Presbyterian Church ; his wife still survives him, and is a member of same church, as also are John P., and Margaret, his sister. Mrs. Gray's father was a soldier in the war of 1812 ; she also sent two sons to the late war-Oliver and Ebenezer; the former was a member of the 96th O. V. I., died in the service ; and Ebenezer in the 121st Regt., but died upon his return home ; there were seven children in the family, but two are now living. SEBASTIAN GRUMLEY, farmer; P. O. Powell; born in Franklin Co. Jan. 22, 1855, son of Frank C. and Mary Grumley ; remained at home until his marriage, Nov. 3, 1874, to Harriet Dominy, born June 10, 1855 ; had two children - Clara, born Sept. 4, 1875, and Effie July 8, 1877 ; was in the grocery business in Delaware four years, and November, 1878, went on the farm, and has since been engaged in farming pursuits. JOSEPH GRUMLEY, farmer; P. O. Powell ; Joseph was born in Franklin Co. March 19, 1843; is a son of Frank C. and Mary Ann (Hultz) Grumley, who were natives of Baden-Baden, and came to this State; Joseph was among the number who imperiled his life in the defense of his country, and enlisted Aug. 12, 1862, in Co. D, 82d O. V. I., and was out three years, and during this time was engaged in all the battles in which his regiment participated ; among the first were Chancellorsville and Gettysburg and was then transferred to the Army of the Cumberland, and accompanied Sherman on his march to the sea. On Oct. 7,1869, was married to Cynthia T. Dominy ; born Sept. 12, 1848, daughter of Almond Dominy ; have one child-Minnie. J. T. GARDINER, farmer; P. O. Powell Prominent among the early settlers in the township is Jonathan Gardiner, who was born in Sull. ivan Co., N. H., Aug. 3, 1815, and came to this township when he was but about 4 years of age his father, Jonas Gardiner, married Nancy Pond and emigrated to this State in a wagon in 1819 the trip was made in six weeks; first located on Lot 26 ; the country at that time was almost an entire forest, they lived in a log cabin, and put up with all the inconveniences ; Jonas died with an epileptic stroke when Jonathan was in his 18th year; he being the eldest, the care of the family devolved on him. During his 23d year he married Delia E. Benton, who was born in Franklin County April 24, 1818 ; their mar riage took place June 27, 1837 ; have had sever children, but five now living-Nettie, Franklin M., Lyman D., Irvin N., Isabel, Byron and Henry Franklin and Henry deceased ; Mr. Gardiner ha: always lived on the same tract of land that he first LIBERTY TOWNSHIP. - 663 settled on, having been a constant resident of the township. Mr. Gardiner early in life embraced religion, and has for many years been a member of the M. E. Church, his wife also. Mr. Gardiner's efforts as a farmer have been attended with success; his father belonged to the first temperance organization, and Jonathan has been true to those principles which he inherited from his father ; is not willing to make any compromise with the "ardent;" Mr. Gardiner can well remember when money was a thing rarely ever seen; all buying and selling in a commercial way, was done by barter, whisky or stock being generally the measure of value. Mr. Gardiner is a member of Powell Lodge, No. 465, and one of the stanch men in the community. A. G. HALL, farmer and railroad agent, is one of the prominent men of the town of Powell, and was born upon its site, many years previous to its establishment ; he is a son of Thomas R. Hall, who was a native of New York State, and at an early day came to this State and afterward located on the land that Powell now stands upon, which was at that time one dense body of timber ; here he built him a rude cabin, and made a small clearing, thus making a start ; A. Gordon, the subject of these lines, was born July 16, 1830, and had but limited school advantages; he worked with his father up to the time of his learning the cooper's trade, which he acquired at Worthington. August, 1852, he was married to Mahala Gale, born in Franklin Co.; after which he moved to Ashley, where he worked at his trade from 1852 until 1865, when he returned to Powell, and in January, 1865, enlisted in Co. H, 88th O. V. I.; returned home in June of the same year. They have three children -Lillian A., William T. and Lizzie E.; upon his return from the service, turned his attention to farming, has 100 acres of excellent land and first class improvements. He and wife are members of the M. E. Church. He is the founder and proprietor of the town; the survey was made Feb. 2. 1876, and was accordingly laid off: since the building of the railroad, he has besides buying and shipping grain, been agent. EDWIN JAMES HALL, farmer; P. O Powell; was born in this township Jan. 24 1825, and is a son of Thomas R. Hall; remained with his parents until he started for himself. H married Mary Gardner, who was born where she now lives. He learned the cooper's trade, an followed this business for several years ; had large contracts to fill for the breweries in Columbus Mr. Hall lived six years near Worthington, Franklin Co., where he learned his trade. Upon his return to this county, he was engaged in the manufacture of shingles by steam power; then bought the machinery for a new saw-mill, and set it up, and ran it from 1859 to 1872, when he sold out to other parties, and has since .been engaged in farming the greater portion of the time. Mr. Hall is what might be termed a natural mechanic; has been often solicited to work in machine-shops. Since he sold out his mill, has been their principal sawyer, his farm being in close proximity to the mill. Mr. Hall was, with six of his brothers, in the late war, two of whom now moulder in Southern soil. He has but one child, James, who, when but a babe, manifested a precocity rarely seen; at the age of 2 1/2, he could play the accordion, and he has a son that played the violin when 3 years of age. Mr. Hall and all his brothers are adherents to Republican sentiment ; their father was an Old-Line Whig. GEORGE HALL, farmer; P. O. Powell; is the third son of Thomas R. Hall, who was born Oct. 3, 1798, in Vermont, and subsequently settled in Liberty Township, where Powell now stands; here George was born Oct. 29, 1827 ; his mother was born Sept. 10, 1803, and her maiden name was Eliza Humphrey; her marriage with Mr. Hall took place March 10, 1822. George lived with his parents until his 25th year, when he married Mary A. Wright Nov. 15, 1852. She is a daughter of Thomas Wright, with whom she emigrated to this State when she was but 3 years of age. Mr. Hall has been a continuous resident of this township, with the exception of the time he was in the army. In 1864, he enlisted in Co. K, 145th Ohio State Guards ; was out in the 100-day d service. Mr. Hall has served as Justice of the Peace for several years ; is now serving his fifth e term ; was Justice of the Peace when he entered the service. Several of the officers presented themselves before him to be "sworn in by the Esquire," which he did to their satisfaction, and while he knew it was not a valid "swear," yet they were satisfied, and went on their way rejoicing. Mr. Hall was commissioned as Notary Public in 1876, and has since served in that capacity During Mr. Hall's early life, he taught school for about fifteen years, and was a successful teacher; has five children living-Eva A., Olin B., John T., Alice C. and Elsie Grace. Olin is now telegraph operator on the C. C. C. & I. R. R.; Eva is a teacher. Mr. Hall has been a member of the 664 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: M. E. Church since his 16th year, and has always been identified with the interests of the Sunday school. Seven of the Hall brothers were in the United States service at one time, two of whom lost their lives-Theodore and John L. B. W. HARTLEY, farmer; P.O. Delaware; born in Guernsey Co. Jan. 22, 1834 ; son of John and Zilpha (Hall) Hartley. They were from Pennsylvania; came to Guernsey Co. and entered land, upon which they settled ; in 1865, moved into Vinton Co., where they are still living. Benjamin W. received a common-school education. Soon after attaining his majority, was married to Eunice Coles, born Feb. 11, 1836, in Guernsey Co., daughter of Isaac and Mary (Starbuck) Coles; be was in the first company that crossed the Plains, in 1849. Soon after their marriage, moved to Lucas Co., Iowa ; remained three years, farmed and taught school ; came to Delaware Co. in the spring of 1859 ; lived in Harlem Township about two years ; then in Delaware thirteen years; making several changes in the time; in the spring of 1872, moved to Berlin, and bought 187 acres of land; after a residence of three years, sold out, then moved into Liberty and bought a farm. Mr. Hartley has been successful in his business; having a snug farm, and town property in Delaware. They have had six children-Tamson L., now wife of John De Witt; Loresten M., now in Sumner Co., Kan.; Ransom (deceased) ; Walter C.; Arthur G., and Mary E., at home. Mr. Hartley and family are members of the Wesleyan Church, he being an active and enthusiastic worker in the same, has been licensed to preach, yet, his health not admitting, prefers to labor in the capacity of a lay member, where he does effectual service. Served three months in the United States service. Co. D, 145th O. N. G. Is a Prohibitionist and a zealous worker. H. A. HYATT, grain dealer, Hyatt; was born in Knox Co., Ohio, Aug. 4, 1832 ; son of John Hyatt, a native of Maryland ; his mother's maiden name was Catherine McKinsie. When Henry was 9 years of age, his mother bound him out to a farmer, and at the age of 14, he returned to his mother and assisted in her support, until her death, which occurred in 1857 ; subsequent to this, he assisted in the maintenance of his sisters. In the fall of 1857, was married to Naomi Mitchell ; she died in 1859, leaving no issue. In October, 1863, was married to Emma Boardman, daughter of Charles Boardman; they have three children- Euphrasia E., Charley and Orland. After his marriage, he farmed two years, and then went to merchandising, which he followed until 1861, when, in consequence of failing health, he abandoned the store and came to Liberty Township and purchased a farm, and remained on it two years ; his health recuperated, returned to Knox Co., and entered the mercantile business again, which he continued until he returned to his farm in Liberty ; soon after, he sold off a portion of his farm, and, in 1875, he laid out the town which bears his name. JAMES HINKLE, farmer and manufacturer ; P. O. Delaware; was born in Potter Co., Penn., Aug. 1, 1825 ; is the third child of a family of four children by the first marriage of his father, Michael Hinkle, to Nancy Ayres; be was four times married ; the Hinkles are of German descent, and the Ayres of English ; James emigrated to this State with his parents when he was about 10 years of age; they first stopped in Marlborough Township; after one or two more changes. Marlborough located permanently one mile south of Hyattsville, where his father died in December, 1877 ; James remained with his parents until his 18th year, when he apprenticed himself to learn the manufacture of woolen goods, under the direction of Picket, Jones & Co., remained with them three years, and then worked three years as "jour" in different parts of the country; in 1849, he, with many others, made a trip across the Plains ; was gone about two years; worked six months in the mines, and the remainder of the time drove team; returned home, and in the fall of 1851, he bought the mill and site where he had learned his trade. Eighteen months after, May 3, 1853, he was married to Elizabeth M. Wood, born in Niagara Co., N. Y., September. 1826 ; she is a daughter of Anson and Elizabeth (Smith) Wood; they have five children-Ashley R. W., born Sept. 23, 1854 ; Victor A., born Dec. 1, 1856; James W., born Feb. 28, 1859; Philemon B., born July 3, 1861 ; Mary E., born Dec. 6, 1865. When Mr. Hinkle bought the mill, there were but two old frame buildings and, in 1857, he built the large and commodious none house, and subsequently built the large stone factory which he has been running since; he also has two farms in this township which he carries on with the assistance of his boys. Mr. Hinkle and wife are members of the M. E. Church. DAVIS HOWARD, farmer; P. O. Powell; was born in Shenandoah Co., Va., Aug. 14, 1812 his father; John Howard, was also a native of Virginia ; his mother, Lucretia Davis, was born in Maryland ; they came to Ohio in 1820, and located LIBERTY TOWNSHIP. - 665 in Licking Co., where the father died in 1832 ; Mr. Howard started out from home without a dollar, and about the first employment he secured was on the canal at $7 per month as teamster, where he continued for about seven years. In his 25th year, he married Sarah Pratt, a native of Virginia, who was born in 1810 ; they have had eight children ; they moved to Liberty Township in 1846, and to the place where he now lives in 1849 ; Mr. Howard first bought ten acres of land, subsequently adding to it four more, then thirtyseven, and so on until he now has a farm of eightyseven acres ; at the time of moving to this township it was very difficult to make a living; the land was exceedingly wet; it was necessary to exercise the most rigid economy ; butter sold at 6 cents per pound, and 5 cents apiece was the highest price paid for chickens ; but as the timber was cleared from the country, the land became drier and more tillable, from which time it was less difficult to make progress in accumulating for the comforts of life. AMOS KIDWELL, farmer; P. O. Powell; was born in Fairfax Co., Va., Nov. 10, 1812 ; is the eldest of a family of ten children of Hezekiah and Elizabeth (Ridgeway) Kidwell, both of them natives of that county ; Amos' father was a miller by occupation, and his services were not required at home, and, at the age of 17, wept out to work by the month. In his 23d year, was united in marriage to Rachel Frederick March 3, 1835 ; she was born in Shenandoah Co. in 1815 subsequent to this, he rented land for four years ; in the fall of 1839, he moved to Union Co., Ohio, where he farmed one year; the year following moved to Franklin Co., where he bought 100 acres at $6 per acre ; built a log cabin and wen to clearing off the timber; here he remained twenty-five years, and before he left had seventy acres cleared anti a good frame house and good improvements, orchard and all the convenience that pertain to an old settled place; in the spring of 1867, he moved to Yellow Springs in Green Co., remained there five months, and, in October 1867, moved to Liberty Township, one mile and half west of Powell, where he bought a farm, an still lives. He and wife are both members of the Christian Union Church, he having been connected with that body for thirty years. ROBERT KIRKPATRICK, farmer ; P. O Powell ; was born in Scotland, near Dumfries May 26, 1806; he is a son of James Kirkpatrick his mother's name, previous to her marriage, was Marion Wells; Robert is the fourth child of a family of eight children, and was about 20 years of age when he emigrated to America, landing at New Brunswick, where he stayed about sixteen months, and from there went to Philadelphia, where he remained about six years. On Dec. 27, 1832, he was married to Estber Wood; born in Chester Co., Penn; in May, 1833, they moved to this township, and located where he now lives, buying ninety acres of land, covered with timber; at this time, there was but one settler on the Stanberg section of 4,000 acres, and that was a colored man; at this time, he could have bought ten acres in East Delaware, where the depot now stands, for $10 per acre. Mr. Kirkpatrick built him a log cabin and began clearing up the land ; subsequently added to this until he had about two hundred acres; he has sold and divided up his land until he has now 126 acres; they have had eight children, but four livingJohn, Marion, Mary E. and Joseph C. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church at Liberty. Mr. Kirkpatrick has been a resident of this county for over forty-six years, and has been one of the solid men of the neighborhood, and well merits the esteem he enjoys in the community. JOHN LOWRY, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O. Powell; was born April 29, 1816, in Ireland; son of Andrew and Mary (Thompson) Lowry. John was the oldest of a family of eight children, and when about 2 years old, his parents emigrated to America ; they stopped a few years in the "Old Dominion State," and later came to Ohio, and stopped for awhile in Berlin Township, and then located in Liberty. John remained at home until his 22d year, when his father and mother died, with the milk sickness; the care of the younger members of the family then devolved upon him. Soon after this, he united in marriage with Betsy Thomas, born in this township ; five children were born to them-Charles, Ann A. and Eliza now living. After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs Lowry located on the east side of Liberty Township, across the river, south of Liberty Church a remained here over twenty years. His wife died during her 35th year. Subsequently, he moved to where he now lives. In September, 1855, he was married to Sarah A. Post, born in New York Dec. 20, 1834, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Boss) Post ; have five children-John A., Emma J., Florence B., Mary E. and James C.; Mr Lowry has now two good farms, well improved s has been a resident of the county full forty-five 666 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: years ; has, for several years past, been engaged in stock trading. ANDREW J. LOWRY, farmer; P. O. Lewis Center; is the fourth son of a family of seven children, born of Andrew and Mary Lowry, who were natives of the Emerald Isle, and emigrated to this country and located in Virginia, where Andrew J. was born Jan. 14, 1822, near Richmond, and at the age of 5 came to this county, in company with his parents ; they located on what was called Sackett's farm, remaining there a short time; they finally settled on the place now owned by Andrew, remaining thereuntil his father's death, Oct. 4, 1838, at which time Andrew was thrown upon his own resources. At the age of 22, he united in wedlock with Elizabeth Cunningham Feb. 20, 1844 ; she was born in Delaware Co., and is a daughter of B. and Mary (Eaton) Cunningham; they had six children-Robert E., Julia E., Phoebe, Mary E., Philo J and Joseph C. (the latter deceased). After his marriage, Mr. Lowry bought the remaining heirs' interest of the estate, and moved on the same, where he still lives. He has been a resident of the county for fifty years ; has 104 acres of land, beautifully situated. Mr. and Mrs. Lowry's children are married and doing for themselves. CHARLES T. LOWRY, merchant; Powell ; is a son of John Lowry, and was born in this township March 9, 1850 ; his father taught him the rudiments of husbandry, and early impressed on his mind and character the principles of economy and industry, which have characterized his father's successful career. He remained with his parents until his 24th year, and before embarking in business for himself, " wooed and won" the hand of Elizabeth Demorest, born in this county Feb. 9, 1856 ; she is a daughter of John Demorest, who was a native of New Jersey ; their nuptials were celebrated Sept. 1, 1874, and they moved to Powell. where he engaged in the mercantile business with T. N. Richey ; this partnership lasted about two years, at which time they dissolved. In February, 1879, he started business on his own account ; keeps a general stock; is successful, and bids fair to become one of the solid merchants of the county. They have one child-Andrew, born March 11, 1876. J. C. LOWRY, saloon, Powell; was born in this township, July, 1857, and is the son of Crosby Lowry, who was a native of this county, and vol. unteered his service in the late war in Co . G, 96th O. V. I., and lost his life in the defense of his country. In early manhood, he married Cynthia Thomas, daughter of James Thomas, a farmer of this township; she is still living, and resides in Liberty Township. There were six children in the family (but four living), of whom John is the eldest; William P., Hosea L. and James C. are at home with their mother ; John, after the death of his father, worked out by the month, and assisted his mother in the support of the family, and worked about among the farmers until September, 1879, when he set up in the saloon business in the town of Powell. W. P. LILLY, farmer; P. O. Delaware; was born in Vermont in the year 1813 ; son of S. D. Lilly; at the age of 14, he began the study of medicine, which he pursued until his graduation, after which he began the practice in Orange Co., which he followed until the year 1841, when he came West, locating in Vinton Co., this State. While here was united in marriage to Miss Harriet McDougall, born in Jackson Co., Ohio, Jan. 30, 1825, daughter of Redhard McDougall a Dative of Hagerstown, Md.; her mother's name was Mary Atherton before marriage ; born in Pennsylvania; she died in 1844; her husband in 1841. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Lilly occurred in July, 1857 ; subsequent to their marriage, located in Vinton Co., where they lived until 1865, when they moved to this county, locating on the west side of the Olentangy River, in Liberty Township; they have but one child-Caroline Veronia, born Dec. 21, 1858 ; she is a graduate, receiving the degree of B. L.; attended the high school two years and Monnett Hall four, and is an accomplished lady. Mrs. Lilly's father and two of his brothers were in the war of 1812; one of her brothers was killed in the Morgan raid during the late war. Mrs. Lilly's parents were born and married in Connecticut ; her grandfather McDougall was from the North of Ireland: Mr. Lilly's wife and daughter are members of the M. E. Church. SAMUEL LOWRY, farmer; P. O. Powell; is a native of the Emerald Isle; born Dec. 13, 1819; son of Andrew and Alary Lowry, who emigrated to America when Samuel was quite young; his parents died and he remained on the homestead some time, and assisted in caring for the younger members of the family. In his 22d year, he married Mary Slain, a native of Virginia ; had five children, but two living-Mary, wife of W. Meeker ; Lucinda, wife of John Roach ; after his marriage, moved into a log cabin with one LIBERTY TOWNSHIP. - 667 room, on his present place, which was unimproved, and bought of Judge Powell, who was then keeping store in Delaware, a "reflector," "spider" and a few utensils to cook with. Wolves were plenty, as well as deer and wild turkeys, and many a one became a target for his unerring rifle. Indians passed down in gangs to Columbus quite frequently; Delaware was their nearest post office, and it cost 25 cents to send a letter, and if a fraction over weight it was double price, and he remembers having paid 50 cents each for several letters. His log hut was subsequently replaced by one built by his own bands; his wife died Feb. 2, 1850. Sept. 28, 1851, married Eliza Cherry, born Sept. 16, 1834, in Concord Township, daughter Burroughs and Elizabeth (Ball) Cherry. Mr. and Mrs. Lowry have had born to them twelve children, eleven living- Burroghs, Maggie E., Phoebe, Charles, Cynthia, Jennie E., Minnie, Samuel R., Roxey, William H. and Hila. FLAVEL MOSES, farmer; P. O. Powell; born in Litchfield, Conn., Feb. 27, 1814 ; is the oldest of a family of five children born of Salmon and Orpha Moses, who emigrated to this county when Flavel was but 3 years of age; he remained with his parents until he was 28 years of age; his youth and manhood up the time of his marriage were spent at school and in assisting his father in the duties of the farm. May 11, 1842, he married Elizabeth A. Dunton, born April 17, 1818, in Mechanicsburg, Ohio : her father's name was William Dunton, and her mother's name previous to her marriage was Zeroia Withey, both of them natives of Vermont; after marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Moses moved to a cabin situated on the land they now own, where they began for themselves; have had six children, but five now living-Orpha, Sarah D., Flora E., William S., Lois and Andrew F. Mr. Moses has been a very hard worker and always attended to his own affairs, and 349 acres of land that he now has are evidences of his industry and frugality. Has been a consistent member of the Methodist Church for nearly one-half a century, and by his exemplary conduct and upright Christian deportment enjoys the confidence and esteem of his neighbors. RUSSEL B. MOSES, farmer; P. O. Powell ; was born in this township April 1, 1822, on the same plat of round he now owns and where he has been a constant resident; his youth was spent with his parents, who lived in a log cabin for several years; his father, Salmon Moses, married Orpha Case and settled on the land now owned by Russel; they were among the early pioneers of this county, and he was the first class-leader of the Methodist society of that early time. Russel was married at the age of 27 to Ally Gregg; she was a native of Greene Co., Penn.; their marriage was duly recorded May 24, 1849 ; but one child was born-Helen, Aug. 8,1850. Since their marriage, they have been located on the old homestead, where he has been engaged in farming pursuits. Oct. 22, 1877, he had the misfortune to lose his companion, who fell by that dire disease, consumption ; since that time he has remained on his farm, his daughter keeping house. Has been a member of the Methodist Church since 1843 ; his wife also belonged to the same denomination. The life that Mr. Moses has lived has merited for him the esteem and the regard with which he is held in the community that has for so long a time known him. WINFIELD S. MARKS, farmer; P. O. Powell; is a namesake of the noted Winfield Scott, of military fame, and was born in this county, on the same hill where he now resides, Dec. 4, 1839. He is a son of Sheldon and Ann (Knight) Marks; his father a native of Adams Co., Penn., came to this county about the year 1837, where he engaged in farming, and lived until his death, May 14, 1879; he was born June 4, 1792, and was 87 years of age. His wife survived him but about four weeks, and died very suddenly June 9, of the same year. Winfield, during his 30th year, married Josephine Case, born Feb. 13, 1842; she is a daughter of Augustus and Cynthia (Fuller) Case; their marriage took place Sept. 29, 1859 ; six children born-Milo S., William O., Clara F., Edward C., Lillie Bell, Alvin Halstead. Mr. Marks has always been engaged in farming, and has 344 acres of land. His mother was born Jan. 20, 1800. HENRY C. MADDOX farmer and stockraiser; P. O. Powell. Among the self-made men in this township, who have come up from small beginnings, is Mr. Maddox who came to this county with $100 in his pocket, and this was his entire start to begin with, yet he hay from that unpromising beginning acquired him a home and a competence, after several years of patient industry. He was born in Warren Co., Va., Dec. 15, 1832 ; is the eldest of a family of thirteen children, born of Bennet D. and Mary S. (Horn) Maddox, both natives of that county; the Horns are of German and the Maddoxs of English extraction. Henry was raised a farmer, and remained at home until his 25th year, when he, having heard of the 668 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: West, and the advantages that were open to young men of enterprise, bade the land of his fathers an affectionate adieu and turned his steps toward the setting sun, and came to this county, and the year following, April 22, 1858, was married to Elizabeth N. Frederick, born in Licking Co., Oct. 27, 1835, daughter of John W. Frederick, a native of Virginia. After their marriage, they located in Concord Township, where they began farming in a small way, by renting land, where they remained about seven years, and in the fall of 1865, moved to the place they now live, and have since remained ; has now an excellent farm of 140 acres of land, and well improved ; has the very best of buildings thereon, all of which he has built himself; and everything about his premises gives ample proof of the thrift and enterprise of the owner. Has eight children-Olive, born July 10, 1859 ; Frederick T., Sept. 6, 1861 ; Harry C., Aug. 22, 1863; Mary C., March 14, 1866; Ralph B., March 5, 1868; John W., April 12, 1870; Floy, Sept. 7, 1873 ; Ruth, Nov. 27, 1876. E. B. MARKS, farmer; P. O. Powell : was born a short distance from Baltimore, Md., near the Pennsylvania line, March 8, 1825 ; is the third of a family of eight children. His father, Sheldon Marks, was among the enterprising business men of his day, and when he engaged in any undertaking, success was almost sure to crown his efforts. Erastus B. was about 14 years of age when his parents came to this State ; he remained with them until 18 years of age, when he started out on foot and with hand trunks and straps over his shoulders; sold notions through the country one year ; the next year traveled by wagon and sold tinware, and the third year sold patent medicine, making Cincinnati headquarters ; then went to St. Louis, and clerked in a store for his uncle, Daniel Marks, and was second clerk on the Lucy Bertram, of which his uncle was part owner; soon after this, the cholera broke out, and he returned home. Oct. 16, 1850, he married Lucy E. Dedrick, born Sept. 22, 1832 : daughter of William Dedrick, who was born in New York, and came here at an early time; he was Fife Major in the war of 1812. Mrs. Marks is one of sixteen heirs of a large estate in England, which is valued at $100,000,000, said to be the largest estate ever litigated in that country; one suit has been gained establishing their heirship ; the Dedricks can trace their ancestry to near relatives of Queen Elizabeth. Mr. and Mrs. Marks have three children - Sylvester B., Theodore S. and Florence E.; soon after their marriage, they located on the east side of the Olentangy River, where they began farming. May, 1864, he went out in Co K, 145th O. V. I.; was mustered out Aug. 24, 1864. After his return home, bought a farm in Scioto Township ; was there three years ; then sold out and bought near Powell; stayed one year; then went to Franklin Co., near Worthington, and bought land, and remained there seven years ; sold out and moved to Columbus, where he bought property and remained two years ; then renting it, returned to the old homestead ; remained one year, and in 1877, moved to the place he now lives on ; has valuable property in Columbus. Is a "simon pure" Democrat. WARNER MARQUET, farmer; P. 0. Delaware ; was born in Ottenweiler, Wurtemberg, Germany, Jan. 10, 1830 ; son of Antony and Mary (Hartsing) Marquet. At the age of 23, Warner crossed the ocean, and made his way to Columbus, Ohio, where he drove team and worked in the stone quarry. Feb. 1, 1855, was married to Joanna Whiteman while at Columbus; moved to Radnor Township, and began farming, where he stayed one year ; went to Delaware Township, where he remained one year; from here went to Millville, where he was one year ; then returned to Delaware, and stayed two years ; he then bought fifty acres of land where he now lives, which was covered with timber ; has since added to it until he has ninety acres. They have had twelve children ; ten living Louis, John, Mary, Peter, Charles, Sarah, Ann, Louisa, Callie and Minnie. Mr. Marquet has made all his property by hard labor ; had nothing when he came to this country. He and his family are members of the Catholic Church ; he is Democratic in sentiment. MRS. M. J. McKINNIE, farming; P. O. Lewis Center ; was born in this county Sept. 13, 1833 ; is the third child of a family of five children ; her father's name was L. C. Strong, and her mother's maiden name was Mahala Andrus, who was born in New York. Mr. Strong was a native of Delaware Co.; his father's name was Daniel Strong, and vas among the early pioneers of the county. Mrs. McKinnie was united in marriage to Josiah McKinnie Sept. 12, 1861 ; he was a son of John McKinnie, who was born in Pennsylvania ; Josiah was a native of this township, and was born on the farm where firs. McKinnie now lives, where his grandfather had settled ; after their marriage they settled on this place ; Oct. 5, 1870, he died. He was an active business man LIBERTY TOWNSHIP. - 669 and a conscientious Christian ; was a member of the church from the time he was 12 years of age, and during his life he filled several official stations in the same. Three children were born to them-Clara, June 30, 1862 ; William James, Oct. 10, 1864 ; Lucius Franklin, Sept. 14, 1867. Mrs. McKinnie has 300 acres of land which she is farming. She is a member of the Presbyterian Church. ALVA MACOMBER, farmer; P. O. Hyattsville ; is a representative of one of the first settlers in Orange Township ; his father, Jeremiah Macomber, came to this county in 1811, from Duchess Co., N. Y., and settled on the pike in ()range; the place is now occupied by Mr. Gooding ; Alva was born Dec. 25, 1812, on the place his father first located ; the family subsequently moved into Concord Township; about the year 1849, Alva came to Liberty, where he bought land which was unimproved ; has since added to it until he now has 350 acres. He was first married to Mary Green, born in Washington Co.; she died in 1840, leaving two children-Zeno and Susan; Zeno was in the late war Co. E, 30th O. V . I.and lost his life at Vicksburg ; Susan is now the wife of Ural Thomas, in this township. Mr. Macomber was married a second time to Mrs. Matilda Hinkle ; she died in 1863, three years after their marriage, leaving one child-Mary Alice. Mr. Macomber received his early education in a log schoolhouse, sat upon a slab, and his desk was a board nailed up against the wall ; yet, notwithstanding these unfavorable surroundings, he is to-day one of the best informed men in the township; is a man of excellent mind and good information, and loyal to the principles of Republicanism. J. S. PETERS, farmer; P. O. Powell ; is a native of Fairfield Co., Ohio, born Nov. 28, 1824, and is the son of Samuel Peters, who was born July 5, 1779, and whose wife Parmelia was born Sept. 23, 1782; both were natives of Virginia and came to this State and located where Jonathan was born ; they were pioneers of that county; his death occurred May 14, 1851. Jonathan was married, in his 21st year, to Tabitha Walcutt, born in Franklin Co., near Columbus, Sept. 15, 1823, daughter of Robert and Susanna (Legg) Walcutt; he `is a near relative of Gen. Walcutt. The nuptials of Mr. and Mrs. Peters were celebrated Jan. 2, 1845 ; their children's names are Jacob, Samuel. Robert, Laura, Susanna P.. Tabitha C., Jonathan W., Lydia A., Samuel and Robert, deceased After marriage, Mr Peters located in Franklin Co., where he engaged in farming, living there until 1878, with the exception of four years and a half, which he spent in Illinois. March 26, 1878, he moved to the place where they now live, one mile east of Powell ; have seventy-eight acres of land, which they are farming. Mr. and Mrs. Peters are members of the Regular Baptist Church ; the ordinance of baptism was administered to both at the same time over thirty years ago, by Hiram Handon , Mr. Peters has for several years officiated as minister, and both are firm believers in the doctrines of their church. ORRIN POWERS, farmer; P. O. Hyattsville; is a son of Erastus Powers, who was the first white person that was born in Delaware Co.; his father's name was Avery Powers, who was among the first families who settled in this county; Avery Powers and Capt. Nathan Carpenter came together and located on the east side of the Olentangy River, north of Beeber's Mill, where Erastus was born, Nov. 6, 1803, and died April 9, 1879. Orrin was born Oct. 17, 1834, in Orange Township, and when he was 17 years of age went to live with his grandfather, Jeremiah Macomber, and lived with him four years ; Nov. 11, 1855, he was united in marriage to Rebecca Stallman, born in York Co., Penn., July 30, 1836 ; her father's name was Henry L. Stallman; her mother's maiden name was Maria Pilm. After marriage, they located in Concord Township ; subsequent to this they made several removes, once to Union Co., Madison, and in 1860 made a trip to Kansas, returning in the fall, when he purchased the land he now owns, moving on the same March, 1861, and has made it his permanent home. In May, 1864, he enlisted in Co. K., 145th O. N. G., returning in August, and returned again to the service in response to a draft which occurred in September of same year, and responded to it and reported for duty in Co. I, 82d O. V. I., and was out until the close of the war ; discharged in June, 1865 ; upon his return home, he resumed farming pursuits. He has 110 acres of land, which he has since farmed Mr. and Mrs. Powers have never been blessed with any children, yet they have raised two and have one now under their care. He and his wife are members of the United Brethren; has never taken special interest in political matters, but is an advocate of Republican principles. Is among the best men of the township. T. N. RICHEY, Powell; was born near Marysville, in Union Co., Sept. 5, 1851, and was 670 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: the eldest of four children, born of Edward Y. and Rebecca, (Buxton) Richey, natives of Union Co.; her father was a native of Pennsylvania, and was one of the first settlers in Union Co. Thomas was left an orphan at the age of 15, when he was placed in charge of his grandfather Buxton, with whom he lived until 19 years of age, when he went to Lima, Allen Co., where be remained about four years, where he was in charge of a pearlash manufactory, owned by his uncle, at Marysville. In June, 1874, came to Powell, and associated with J. E. Billingsly in selling goods, under the firm name of Billingsly & Richey. This partnership lasted about two years. He then went into business with C. T. Lowry, under the firm name of Richey & Lowry, which association lasted two years when they dissolved by mutual consent, and Feb. 8, 1879, Mr. Richey began on his own account. He keeps a general stock of merchandise, and is an obliging salesman. Feb. 18, 1875, he married Octavia Behm, born Feb. 27, 1853 ; she is a daughter of Jacob Behm ; they have one child, Charles W., born Aug. 28, 1876. Mr. Richey is a member of Powell Lodge, I. O. O. F., No. 465. LEVI RHODES, carpenter, Powell ; is a son of William Rhodes, a native of Pennsylvania, who came to Fairfield Co., Ohio, at an early period; his wife's name was Elizabeth Cramer, born in the "Keystone" State; Levi was born in Franklin Co. Feb. 15, 1825, and at the age of 14 moved to this county with his parents, remaining with them until he was of age; subsequently learned the carpenter's trade, and worked in this county and other places for several years. At the age of 30, he married Miss Eliza Beasley, daughter of Lewis Beasley; the ceremony took place Feb. 15, 1855, before breakfast. Mr. Rhodes worked at his trade up to the breaking-out of the late war, when he volunteered in Co. I, 82d O. V. I, Dec. 6, 1861, remaining in the service until Aug. 17, 1864, when he was discharged on account of injuries to the spine producing partial paralysis of lower extremities, received while on a forced march, by being run over by a body of cavalry ; since that time, he has been unable to do steady manual labor. They have three children-George B., Ella J. M., and Olive M. A. Mr. Rhodes' life and general character have been such, that he commands the esteem and confidence of those who knew him. SAMUEL RHEEM, farmer; P. O. Delaware ; was born in Middlesex, Cumberland Co., Penn., Nov. 13, 1799 ; at the age of 17, he went to learn the trade of brick-mason, and in 1822 emigrated to this State and came to Delaware when it was but a small place, and spent about fifty years of his life in that town, during which time was en. gaged in the prosecution of his occupation ; has built nearly all the prominent buildings in than place, among which are the college buildings Was married, Dec. 25, 1830, to Sarah Stewart who was born in New York State, and came to this State about the year 1816 ; she died Sep. tember, 1869, leaving no issue ; was married second time, June 8, 1873, to Mrs. Eliza B. Cruik. shank, a native of this county, in Orange Town. ship, born May 3, 1816 ; she was a daughter of' Stephen L. Eaton, born 1784, in Boston, Mass. her mother's name was Olive Davis, born in Vermont in 1788. Mrs. Rheem is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Rheem has been member of the Wesleyan Methodist Church over fifty-three years, and has always been an advocate of temperance, and is a strong Prohibitionist in the strictest sense of the word ; since his marriage to Mrs. Cruikshank, they have been living in the northeast part of Liberty; Mrs. Rheem's father came to this State in 1811, and was in the war of 1812 as trumpeter; was drafted twice. G. S. ROLOSON, farmer; P. O. Hyattsville was born in Berlin Township Dec. 4, 1824 ; is the fourth of a family of eleven children born to Nathaniel Roloson, who was a native of New Jersey, and emigrated to this State in 1817, and subsequently located in Berlin Township, where G. S. was born ; Nathaniel was born in the yeas 1792, and his wife's name, previous to her mar riage, was Phoebe Rosecranz ; she, like hey husband, was a native of New Jersey, true representatives of the Anglo-Saxon race ; after his arrival to this county, he was identified with it during his life, and, after living here sixty years, he died Aug. 15, 1877 . G. S. Roloson was raised up under the care of his parents, and received a fair education, such as one could obtain in the common schools ; he assisted his father it the duties of the farm, remaining with him until he was 25 years of age, when he was mar ried to Susan Swartz ; born in Pennsylvania it 1827 ; after their marriage, they moved to Liberty Township, and located on land he had previously bought, situated in the northern part of the township, north of Hyattsville one mile and a quarter ; he has 100 acres upon which he ha; since remained they have five children-Lusina LIBERTY TOWNSHIP. - 671 Hannah L., Nathaniel B., Susan Emily, Henry W. all grown and doing for themselves, except Henry. The Roloson family are of Republican sentiments, and have always been stanch and true to whatever principles they maintained, either politically or religiously. Mr. Roloson has filled several offices of trust in the township, and is among its best men. PETER SHARP, merchant and Postmaster, Powell: was born in Harrison Co., Ohio, Aug. 20, 1834, and is a son of Daniel T. Sharp, who was born near Pittsburgh, Penn., and whose wife's name before marriage was Abilene K. Long, born in Jefferson Co., Ohio; the senior Sharp was a merchant, and brought his son up in the same business, giving him common school advantages. At the age of 22, Peter was married to Elizabeth J. Wiseman, born in Gallia Co.; they had ten children, but seven living-Anna M., David A., Henry E., Charles A., Robert P., Julia E. and George E. After their marriage, they located in Patriot, Gallia Co., where he sold goods for his father three years; then moved to Minnesota, remaining one year ; then moved to Lawrence Co., Ohio, where they lived three years; then removed to Gallia Co., remaining two years ; thence to Franklin Co., and, in the fall of 1865, located in Powell, since which time he has filled the office of Postmaster; with credit to himself and satisfaction to the people; also carries on a store and keeps a general stock, consisting of groceries, dry goods, boots and shoes, etc. His wife died in November, 1862; was again married, Aug. 5, 1879, to Miss R. Anna Gregg, born in Delaware Co. Jan. 28, 1845 ; she has taught thirty-six terms of school, and is one of the county's best teachers; she is a daughter of John Gregg ; her mother's maiden name was Rachel Long, both natives of Pennsylvania. ALVIN SMITH, plasterer, Powell. Among the efficient mechanics in the town of Powell, we find Alvin Smith, who was born in Franklin Co. Nov. 7 , 1847 ; he is a son of John M. and Naomi (Carver) Smith, the former a native of Caledonia, Vt., and the latter of New Yoik State; they were married in Genesee Co., N. Y., and came West at an early time, locating east of Columbus, in Franklin Co.; remaining here a short time, they went to Worthington ; he was a member of the 2d Vermont Regiment in the war of 1812 ; hi; discharge and land-warrant he always retained as a treasured souvenir, and it was with delight and satisfaction that he afterward referred to his army experiences and would sometimes get a gun and give the "boys" a course in the " manual of arms" and an exhibition of the tactics then in use; he followed farming during his lifetime, and was, for over forty years, a member of the Masonic Order, and died at Worthington in his 67th year. His widow still survives him, and lives with her son Alvin in Powell; he remained in Franklin Co. until his 10th year, then went to Erie Co., N. Y., where he remained five years, and came West in 1861, and for three years was at work on a farm ; then learned the plasterers' trade, and since followed the same in Delaware, and in the surrounding country; is an excellent workman and his services are always in demand. ORLO SMITH, druggist, Powell; is a son of John M. and Naomi (Carver) Smith, and born in Erie Co., Penn., Feb. 5, 1837; he is the second of a family of seven children, and at 12 years of age came to this country with his parents; when about 19 years of age, he made a trip South, where he worked one year and a half in a mill in Arkansas; then went to Little Rock, where he was engaged as teamster in a Government supply train, and went across the Plains; returning home he learned the use of the trowel as an operative mason, and worked at this until the commencement of the war. June, 1861, he hired to the Government as wagonmaster, worked nine months, and, in 1862, got a situation in the U. S. military telegraph corps, remaining with them until October, 1867, when he received his discharge at Columbia, S. C.; during his term of service, he was through all the Southern States in which that branch of the service was employed. Upon his return to peaceful pursuits, resumed his trade, and continued at the same until 1877 ; during this time was at work in this county, and had built the greater part of the brick buildings and structures in Liberty Township up to the time he abandoned the business. Dec. 9, 1868, he married Mary Thomas, born in 1847 in this township; they have had one child-Minnie G., born Dec. 14, 1871. Since 1877, has been engaged in the drug business in Powell, in which he is prospering. DAVID SHAW, shoemaker, Powell; was born in Delaware April 13, 1846 ; is a son of William and Mary (Wilson) Shaw ; his mother was born in Delaware Co., and is now living in Delaware ; his father was a native of Scotland, and died in this county in 1854. David began to learn his trade in Liberty Township in his 16th year, but the following year, June 1, 1864, 672 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: enlisted in Battery B, 2d Ohio Heavy Artillery, and was mustered in at Mansfield, encamped a short time in Kentucky, then went to Chattanooga for garrison duty, thence to Cleveland, Tenn., from there to Loudon on the Tennessee River; their next move was on the Stoneman raid, then to Strawberry Plains and to Knoxville, Tenn., and from this point to Greenville where they remained until the close of the war; was mustered out at Nashville, and discharged at Camp Chase. Upon his return home, he completed his trade in Delaware; March 12, 1867, came to Powell and began business on his own account. September 2, same year, married Alma Youel, born in this township; she died Dec. 26, 1869. Was married a second time to Addie Hays, born in Franklin Co.; their marriage took place June 15, 1870 ; she is a daughter of H. and Hannah (Robeson) Hays ; they have three children-Frank H., born Aug. 31, 1871 ; Nola, June 30, 1873 ; Jennie, Sept. 11, 1877. Mr. Shaw is an excellent workman, and merits the patronage be receives ; keeps readymade work on hand ; is a member of Powell Lodge, No. 465, I. O. O. F. CHARLES STANBERRY, retired farmer. The Stanberrys are of English descent, and are supposed to be of the same stock who came over with the Pilgrims in the Mayflower. Charles Stanberry, whose name heads this sketch, was born in New York City Aug. 10, 1809, and is the fifth child (by a second marriage) of Jonas and Ann Lucy (McCreadey) Stanberry ; Jonas Stanberry was born in New Jersey about the year 1760, was a soldier in the Revolutionary war, and a brother was a Major in that long and doubtful struggle, and was wounded in one of the many battles in which he participated ; Jonas was also in the war of 1812 ; afterward located a large amount of land (principally through land-warrants) in several different counties; about 20,000 acres in this county, and 6,000 acres in this township ; he died Feb. 22, 1840, in Zanesville, Muskingum Co. The McCready's are of Scotch descent ; the father was an Earl in bonnie Scotland, and was forced, through persecution, to leave his native country. Charles Stanberry, the subject of these notes, came to the State of Ohio in 1814 with his parentsthey locating in Zanesville ; he remained there until after the death of his father, when he went to Delaware where he remained one year. He was married, May 28, 1832, to Mary Smith, a Dative of New York City, born July 10, 1810, and a daughter of Hon. Theophilus W. and Clarissa (Rathbone) Smith; he was for twenty-five years one of the Supreme Judges of the Southern - District of Illinois ; later, was in Northern District, located at Chicago ; he was among the early settlers, was a prominent landholder, and died in Chicago May 6, 1845. Subsequent to the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Stanberry, they resided about fifteen years in Columbus, and in 1857 located in Liberty Township ; six children have been born to them, four of whom are living, viz.: Clara, now wife of Gen. Neff, of Cincinnati ; John, near the homestead ; Charles at home, and Edward at Cincinnati, in the insurance business. Mr. Stanberry is a brother of the Hon. Henry Stanberry, who was a member of the Constitutional Convention of the State, a prominent jurist of the West, and yeas once Attorney General of Ohio, a position he resigned to defend Andrew Johnson in the grand impeachment trial. M. G. STAGGERS, farmer; P. O. Powell; was born in Greene Co., Penn., Feb 11, 1827 ; is a son of Andrew and Sarah (Snell) Staggers. Her grandfather came from France, and fought under Gen. La Fayette in Revolutionary times. Mark's parents came to this State in 1839, where they lived until their death, after which Mark lived with an older brother until he was of age, and then he started out in the world for himself; he worked out at $10 per month, first for Lawson Bull, in. Franklin Co., also for Solomon Beers ; has done many a hard day's work on the ground where North Columbus now stands ; plowed, cradled and mowed over the ground that today is a city. Sept. 7, 1848, he was married to Elizabeth Phipps, born in Franklin Co. Oct. 7, 1829, daughter of John Phipps, born May 25, 1800. After their marriage, they moved north of Columbus, where he farmed two years ; then went one-half mile west and lived there one year ; in the spring of 1851, he moved to this county and bought fifty acres of land one mile and a hall west of Powell, and remained there until November, 1877, when he moved to the west side of Powell Station, where he made his present improvements. His son, Joseph F., born Dec. 16, 1851, now occupies the farm, which consists of 155 acres, which Mr. Staggers and wife have made by their own exertions and good management. Mark, like his father, is true to the principles of Democracy, and is a member of Powell Lodge, No. 465, I. O. O. F. P. P. SLACK, farmer ; P. O. Powell. Pierson Parker Slack was born in Hampshire Co., Va. LIBERTY TOWNSHIP. - 673 March 27, 1820 ; is the son of Henry and Elizabeth (Brown) Slack ; came to this country with his parents when he was about 7 years of age and located in Licking Co.; his father, being a poor man, could not give him any pecuniary aid, and, at the age of 16, he started out for himself, and began to work by the month at low wages; he and his brother took a job of cutting 500 cords of wood at 25 cents a cord, and boarded themselves. In his 23d year, Dec. 29, 1842, he married Mary Geach ; she is a daughter of Peter and Rebecca (Benjamin) Geach. The Geaches and Slacks are of Irish descent and were among the number who fought in the Revolution. After their marriage, he bought sixty acres of land which he farmed for seven years; then sold out and moved to Orange Township, where he purchased ninety-five acres of land and remained there twelve years, and finally sold out and moved to the place where he now lives ; has now about one hundred and sixty acres of land. In 1864, in May, he enlisted in Co. G, 144th O N. G., and was out in the 100-days service, and was mustered out at Camp Chase in August, same year. Mr. and Mrs. Slack have had ten children, but six of whom are living-George, Gilbert, Henry, Alice, Emma and Clara. Mr. Slack is among the self-made men, and, with the assistance of his wife, who has been an efficient helpmeet, has acquired a good home and a reasonable competence for their declining years. JOHN STEITZ, farmer; P. O Hyattsville. John is a brother of Jacob and Michael, and born in Baden March 4,1836, and son of Jacob Steitz, and in common with others, emigrated to America, to better his condition ; he had heard glowing accounts of this country, and he resolved in his mind, if the half were true that was said of it, he would be willing to cast his lot in such a land ; he arrived in New York the 20th of September, 1854, and was $32 in debt, having to borrow of his friends to enable him to pay his way over. He began to work near Albany, at gardening, at $6 per month ; the next season he received $8 a month ; that year he worked on a farm ; the winter following, he worked for his board, and went to school. The next three years, he received, $10 per month, and in 1859 and 1860, received $150 per year. In 1857, he married Elizabeth Ost ; she had one child ; they both died before leaving New York. In 1862, he came to this State, and stopped at Delaware, where he first worked at driving team ; the next summer, worked in the brewery, also sometime in the stillhouse, and subsequently in the wholesale house of R. E. Hill & Son, and after this turned his attention to farming. In 1865, was married to Mary Brownmiller, born in Germany, daughter of Reuben Brownmiller and Lydia Snyder, his wife ; they have had six children-Reuben, William, Lorin, Edward and Annie; John, deceased, died at the age of 7. John is now located about one mile west of Hyattsville, where he bought fifty acres in the woods, and has since cleared the same up, and built the brick house, barn and all the improvements about the place. He and wife are members of the Lutheran Church, and he, like his brothers, is loyal to the principles of Democracy. MICHAEL STEITZ, farmer ; P. O. Hyattsville. The Steitz family, who have become identified with the interests of the county, and are among the energetic and prosperous business men, are deserving of much credit., and especial mention for the zeal and" the success which has attended their efforts, beginning as they did. Coming to this country on borrowed capital, to defray their passage and expenses, had this to liquidate before they had anything for themselves. Michael Steitz was born, April 2, 1834, in Baden, same place as his brother Jacob, and emigrated to this country in 1854, and worked in Albany Co., N . Y., at gardening, and at such work as he could obtain. He was married, in 1855, to Maggie Kuapp. In 1865, he came to this State and settled in this township, and soon after, his wife died, leaving three children-Coonie, Kittie and Margaret. Subsequently, he married Frederica Kershner, born in Wurtemberg, May 24, 1841 ; they have three children Frederica, Charles and Lizzie. Soon after he came out here, he had what might be termed hard luck, his crops failed, yet he never lost courage, but kept pushing vigorously on, and bought some land where he now lives, and afterward bought a half-interest in a saw-mill. which he ran for eight years, and bought timber land and cut off the timber, and sawed it up and sold it ; cut, one season, 700,000 feet of lumber of their own, which they sold besides doing a large amount at custom sawing; finally sold the mill and turned his attention exclusively to farming, and has been very success ful in the same ; has now 215 acres of land ; whet s he made his first purchase, it was all timber, which t he has cleared and got under cultivation ; has put all the improvements on his land that are now on 674 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: it, and is still pushing ahead and is determined, at some future time, to stand among the most affluent farmers in the township. Is a member of Powell Lodge, I. O. O. F., No. 465. JACOB STEITZ, farmer; P. O. Hyattsville. Among the representatives of this township who hail from the "Faderland," who have worked their way up in the world, and are now among the highly respected citizens in the county, is Mr. Steitz, who was born in Rhine Bavaria, Rocksenhausen, Sept. 14, 1831, son of Jacob Steitz and Catharine (Amos) Steitz ; in his 21st year, he bade adieu to the land of his fathers and set sail for America in 1852 ; landed in New York Sept. 1 ; he borrowed the money to pay his passage, and having arrived, began work on a farm in Albany Co. remaining nearly three years; then turned his steps to the State of Ohio, and arriving at Delaware he worked seven years in the oil-mills there. While here, was married, March, 1859, to Catharine Snyder. In 1863, he moved to this township, where he bought 100 acres of land and located on the same and began farming, and has since remained. He has eight children-Jacob W., Sarah E., Amelia B., Charles J., Elizabeth, Anna R., Mary and Frank F. Mr. Steitz has made all the improvements on the place, it being all timber when he came, and has, by hard work and rigid economy, accumulated his present possessions, working first for $5 per month, and by saving his money and making the best use of his time, he has earned for himself and family a good home. Mrs. Steitz is a member of the Lutheran Church. Mr. Steitz has a family of children that are very intelligent, and will no doubt profit by the example set them by their parents, and become in time like them-active business men and women. Mr. Steitz is a member of Powell Lodge, I. O. O. F., No. 465. PHILO THOMAS, farmer; P. O. Lewis Center. Philo Thomas was born May 23, 1820, son of David Thomas; his mother's name before marriage was :Mary Holcomb, and she is now in her 92d year; she and her husband were natives of Connecticut, and came here at an early period, being among the pioneers of the country. Philo was born in this township, and at the age of 25, married Ann Lowry, sister of John and Andrew J. Lowry; she was born May 24, 1824 ; the record of their marriage is April 10, 1845 ; five children living-Mary, Cynthia, James, Charles, John. After marriage, they located on the land he now owns, there being 315 acres, all of good quality and beautifully situated. Mr. Thomas has always been engaged in farming pursuits. WILLIAM H. THOMPSON, farmer; P. O. Powell; was born in Pickaway Co., Ohio, July 27, 1845, and is the youngest of a family of six children, whose parents were Jeffers J. and Rebecca (Cook) Thompson ; the former was a native of Pennsylvania, and came to Pickaway Co. in 1834, being an early settler there. He was a wagon-maker by trade, and resides in St. Paul's, of that county. When but an infant, William was placed under the care of Samuel Schineck, with whom he remained until his death, when he went to Shelbyville, Ill., and began learning the wagon-maker's trade; in about a year, he returned to Ohio and completed his trade with his father. In December, 1865, he enlisted in Co. E, 18th U. S. I., and went to Jefferson Barracks, Mo.; was there six months ; then went to Fort Sedgwick, Colo.; at the end of one year, went to Echo Canon, and did guard duty in protecting the workmen engaged in constructing the Union Pacific Railroad ; then to Fort Saunders, in Dakota ; thence to Fort Bridger, where he received his discharge Dec. 19, 1868. During this service, Mr. Thompson was engaged in several conflicts with the Indians, and now bears upon his leg the scar of a wound, inflicted by an arrow. In returning, he stopped in Shelbyville, Ill., about a year; then came to Columbus, where he was overseer of the repair work of the "Short Line" Railroad ; then worked in the rolling-mills, after which he worked at brickmaking, then resumed his trade. Aug. 13, 1875, Mr. Thompson married Jennie Bennett, who was born in Delaware Co. Sept. 18, 1850. They have two children-Charles, born May 30, 1876 ; Harry, Nov. 10, 1877. Mr. Thompson came to Powell and worked for Mr. Thomas two years; in August, 1879, he began business for himself. He is a member of the M. E. Church. DAVID S. THOMAS, mechanic, Powell; was born in this township Dec. 19, 1839 ; is a son of James Thomas, one of the early residents in the county; David was raised a farmer, but early in life he manifested an aptitude for mechanical pursuits ; so at the age of 15, he left home, and up to the time he located in Powell, has made a good many changes and removes; spent six years in Michigan, where he was engaged in the carriage business, running a shop of his own at Grand Rapids; in 1867, returned to this State and farmed two years in this township ; subsequently built the shops now run by Barring & Gardner, LIBERTY TOWNSHIP. - 675 and carried on wagon-making about six years, and afterward sold out to the parties now occupying them; he is now patentee and proprietor of the National Bee-hive, which is the most economical, convenient, and the tightest when exposed to the weather of any hive in the market; they are double-storied, and have advantages for extracting honey and prevention from moth, with side entrance for removing frames at any time. July 4, 1864, Mr. Thomas was married to Sarah MeCutcheon, born in Orange Township in 1841 ; have six children-Belle, Clara, George, Sylvia, Charles and Ray. Since 1871, he has been a resident of the town of Powell. MRS. CORDELIA THOMAS, Hyattsville, was born in Connecticut March 12, 1830; daughter of Salmon Holcomb ; her mother's maiden name was Tuller, both natives of Connecticut; they emigrated to this State when the subject of this sketch was but 6 years of age; they located in Liberty, where they lived until their death. Cordelia was married in her 20th year to John Thomas, a son of David and Mary (Holcomb) Thomas, the latter was one of the earliest settlers in this county ; is now 93 years of age ; after the marriage of Mrs. Thomas they located on the Whetstone River, adjoining the homestead ; lived there until his death which occurred June 14, 1858 ; they had five children, three living-Lavina (now the wife of Thomas Case), James and John. Mrs. Thomas now resides one mile south of. Hyattsville, where she had 100 1/2, acres of land which she has since divided among the children reserving forty acres in her own right; John lives with his mother; was born Feb. 12, 1856. URAL THOMAS, farmer ; P. O. Hyattsville Anion= the representatives of this county who have emigrated from across the sea and are selfmade, is Mr. Thomas, who was born in South Wales Dec. 25, 1830 ; there were ten children in the family, he being the fifth ; his father's name was Griffith Thomas, and his mother's maiden name Sarah Thomas ; the family moved to this country July 1, 1842, and located in Oxford Township near Eden Station ; Ural remained at home unti of age ; after he was of age, he had a desire to become a railroad man, and, with this view, entered into the employ of the C. C. C. & I. R. R. where he learned to ran as brakeman for awhile and subsequently went in the machine-shop, wher he learned to run an engine, and was. then place( in charge of one, which he ran for about seve years, and during this time had many narrow escapes from sudden death ; subsequently ran stationary engine, and aid repairing on the same ; this he continued for some time. In 1859, he was married to Susan Macomber, born in this county Feb. 20, 1838 ; after taking a trip to Kansas, he returned, and located on a tract of land north of his present farm, which he partially cleared, and remained on the same about six years ; then sold out to A. Macomber, and came where he now lives; in May, 1864, went out in the 100-day service, Co. K, 145th O. V. I., and was out about four months; since his return, he has been engaged in farming pursuits. Mr. Thomas has acquired his present possessions by good management and by patient industry ; he has four children living-Jennie A., Clara G., Phoebe A., Alva V.; Minnie and Mary, deceased. LAFAYETTE TONE, farmer; P. O. Delaware. Mr. Tone is a self-made man, born in one of the New England States-New Hampshire, June 21, 1824 ; son of Christopher Tone, whose. father was in the Revolutionary war. Lafayette came with his father, in 1842, to Franklin Co., where he located, living until 1852, when he was stricken down a victim to the disease which prevailed at that time-cholera. Lafayette began for himself at the bottom of the ladder, and first worked out by the month, which he continued for fourteen years, getting at first $6 per month, and never exceeded $10 ; but he made the best use of his time and saved his means; in 1852, he caught the gold fever, and went to California, where he remained two years, and then returned to Franklin Co., in 1855, came to this county, and in 1856, was united in marriage to Sarah M. Cellar, daughter . of James Cellar ; as a result of this union, seven children have been born them: Elizabeth, Adah Julia, Martha, Clara, James, Harry. Mr. Tone is a member of Powell Lodge, I.O.O.F., No 465, and is among the thrifty and hard-working men in the township ; has by his own exertion; secured for himself a good farm, which he has under good improvements, and located on the west bank of the Olentangy in the northeastern part of Liberty Township. JAMES THOMAS, farmer; P. O. Powell was born in a log cabin in Liberty Township, on the west side of the Olentangy River, upon the land now owned by Daniel Thomas, Jan. 6, 1813 his father, David Thomas, was a native of Connecticut and made a trip to this country to purchase land in 1801, and walked the entire distance, and with gun in hand killed game, upon which he 676 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: subsisted ; on his arrival here, bought 100 acres on what was known as Col. Kilborne's section, and while here assisted in building the first mill that was erected in Franklin Co.; he returned to Connecticut as he came-on foot. Shortly after married Mary Holcomb, now living and one of the oldest persons in this part of the county, she being in her 93d year, and resides with her daughter. After their marriage, he returned to this county in 1806 and built him a log cabin on the land he had purchased; Columbus and Delaware were then unknown ; hunting at that time was their principal pastime and by it they furnished their tables with quantities of the best of meat ; James excelled in this sport and was almost a dead shot; he at one time molded thirteen bullets for his rifle and killed twelve deer with the number ; he remembers his brother killing sixty-five deer in less than six weeks. Mr. Thomas was married, Jan. 7, 1834, to Polly Simmons, born in New Jersey in 1805 ; have eight children; but four are livingCynthia, David, Laura and Lucy ; after their marriage, they moved into a log cabin and lived in the same until 1854, when he built a substantial stone building, in which he expects to spend the remainder of his days. CHARLES W WILCOX, farmer; P. O. Powell. Among the worthy citizens that are located on the banks of the Olentangy is Mr. Wilcox who is a native of Franklin Co., where he was born Jan. 8, 1828 ; he is a son of Warren and Almira (Vining) Wilcox, natives of Connecticut, who came to Ohio in the year 1806, locating first in Franklin Co. and in 1849 moved to this township, locating one mile south of Powell, where the father died Jan. 21, 1876, having been a prominent member of the Methodist Church and a zealous advocate of temperance. He also served in the war of 1812 ; his wife still survives and lives on the old homestead. Charles had the usual school advantages; his father, being poor, had no legacy to bestow on him, except his good example and wholesome advice ; he assisted his father in the maintenance of the family, and, Feb. 12, 1852, he married Electa A. Case, born March 30, 1831, in this township; one child was born to them, but died when 18 months old. After their marriage, they located in Sharon Township, Franklin Co., and in the spring of 1857, they moved to the place they now occupy. He is a member of Powell Lodge, I. O. O. F., No. 465. DANIEL WOLLAM, farmer; P. O. Powell; born in Fairfield Co. April 26, 1815, and is the fifth child of a family of seven children (all of whom are now living), born of Benjamin and Hannah (Ollar) Wollam, who came to this State before the present century ; he first entered land, and, after living on it for some time and making improvements, forfeited it, and had to pay for it the second time ; he was a soldier of the war of 1812, and lived and died an honored citizen. Daniel is of German and Swiss descent, and obtained a fair education ; remained on the homestead until his 28th year. He was married in his 24th year to Leah Light, who was born in Fairfield Co.; she died in 1847, leaving one child. Sarah Jane, now the wife of Hampton Bishop.. In 1846, he moved to this county, locating it. Concord Township, where he remained four years, and worked with his brother at the carpenter trade. Aug. 29, 1850, he was united in marriage to Rebecca Jane Evans, born in Frederick Co., Va.; she is a daughter of William Evans, and came to this State with her parents ; they have had ten children, eight of whom are livingWilliam, Levi, Christina, John, Franklin, Mary. Missouri and Charles; in 1856, Mr. and Miss. Wollam moved to Liberty Township, and, with his brother, Mr. Wollam bought 150 acres of land; his health failing afterward, and being unable to farm it successfully, he sold it, and. in 1876, moved to the place on which they now reside. W. H. WILCOX, farmer P. O. Powell; is native of Licking Co., Ohio, born March 15, 1841, and is the first child of a family of to o children by a second marriage of Joseph Wilcox and Mary Atwood-the latter a native of Virginia and the former of New Jersey; they earn, to Licking Co. and entered land, and were among the earliest settlers in that county ; be was a soldier in the Revolutionary war, and died about the year 1849, being then at the advanced age of 70 years. At this time, William H. was about 7 years of age ; when about 16, he set out to work by the month, and continued until Oct. 23, 1864, when he married Mary E. Rogers, born in 1843, to Licking Co.; she is a daughter of Michael W. Rogers ; in 1865, they moved to this county, and returned the next year to Licking Co., and remained until 1873, when he again returned to this county, and located in Liberty Township; he now has 241 acres of choice land. In May, 1864, he was among the number who enlisted in the Ohio National Guards; was out in Co. B, 135th O. V. I., and remained until August of the same LIBERTY TOWNSHIP. - 677 year; he had a brother, Benjamin F., who was j out in the same regiment, and died in hospital from wounds received in an engagement. JOHN M. WILLIAMS, farmer; P. O. Powell; was born in Genesee Co., N. Y., Nov. 22, 1823, and is the youngest boy of a family of thirteen children of Anson and Hannah (Phillips) Williams, the former a native of New York, and his wife of Pennsylvania ; they came to this country by team, and settled in Orange Township, where they remained until their death ; at the age of 18, John was married to Annias Holcomb Feb. 14, 1841 ; she was born in Connecticut ; they remained on the homestead until about the year 1859, and j then moved to this township, where he bought 103 acres of land, where he still lives. Mr. Williams has been identified with the interests of the county for forty-four years ; they have twelve children, all living-Henry A., Nancy E., Re- becca A., Cherry M., Mary P., Alvira D., James H., John, Solomon S., Jennette, George and Mark, eight of whom are married; the other four-Solomon, John, George and Mark are at home; within a few years Mr. Williams has built him a commodious brick house that compares favorably with the best in his neigborhood. EDWARD WALZ, merchant, Hyattsville. Edward Walz is among the young business men of this county who is well worthy of commendation and patronage of the people in the surrounding country ; he was born in Germany, Oct. 13, 1850, son of Joseph Walz ; mother's maiden name was Mary Bailer; Edward is the eldest of a family of nine children; in 1867, when he was at the age of 17, he bade good-bye to the land of his fathers, and emigrated to America, and came to Ross Co., where he hired out to work in a nursery two years ; then ran a fruit store about the same time. On Feb. 19, 1873, he was united in marriage to Matilda England, born Feb. 29, 1857 ; she is a daughter of William England; in October, 1876, he came to this county and set up in the mercantile business at Hyattsville, where he has since remained in business; keeps dry goods, groceries, boots and shoes, notions, etc. Mr. Walz came to this country a poor boy, without money or friends, and began for himself, and has pursued a course that has won for him a good reputation and friends, and since his advent to this place, has, by his good nature and kind and obliging manner and attention to his business, secured a large number of friends, and is doing a good business and is bound to succeed. They had three children-Mary, born April 24, 1875; George W., June 3, 1876; Edward, died June 19, 1879. R. K. WILLIS, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O. Lewis Center. Prominent among the leading stockraisers and agriculturists in this township and county is the party whose name heads this sketch, who was born in Concord Township Sept. 26, 1843, and is the seventh child of a family of ten children (eight boys and two girls, born of Buckley H. Willis, a native of Massachusetts, and came to this State about the year 1840; he came to Delaware Co. and located in Concord Township, where he still remains; he has been successful in his business relations, and is now enjoying the fruits of his labor, in peace and quietness; is now 72 years of age; Rollin remained at home until he attained his majority, and soon after volunteered his services in defense of his country, and enlisted in Co. K, and was out in the 100-day service, and upon his return re-enlisted in the 48th O. V. I., Co. B, and remained until the close of the war, doing duty in the Gulf Department. His brother, P. A. Willis, went out as Assistant Surgeon in the same regiment, and served as Medical Director. Upon his return home, he went to school that winter, and, in the spring, made a trip to Kansas, and subsequently was united in marriage to Alice E. Tone, born Oct. 15, 1849, daughter of Miner P. Tone, a Dative of New Hampshire, who came to this State and located in Franklin Co., and afterward bought the farm now owned by Rollin. JACOB ZIMMERMAN, farmer; P. O. Hyattsville. The Zimmermans are of German descent, and the younger portion of the family are natives of Pennsylvania, where Jacob's father, Henry, was born. Jacob was born in Ross Co., Dec. 16, 1809, and moved to this county with his father in the year 1823, and settled in this township, north of Hyattsville, where the senior Zimmerman died in the fall of 1865 ; he was a participant in the war of 1812 ; Jacob had limited school advantages ; he remained with his parents until he was of age, and, in his 22d year, was married to Mary Clark, born in the township ; after their marriage, they settled in this township, where he bought fifty acres and engaged in farming ; she died fifteen years afterward, leaving two children-Israel and Amanda. He was married a second time, to Eliza Lewis, April 22, 1848; she was born in Berlin Township ; they have seven children-William C., Lavina (died in February, 678 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: 1880), Hattie S., Jay, Ida May, Harry and Lee. In 1862, he sold out his place, and moved where he now lives, where he bought sixty acres; Mr. Zimmerman, at the age of 20, went to learn the shoemaker's trade, in Pickaway Co., and worked at the same.about twelve years, during which he attended to his farming. He and wife are members of the M. E. Church. (RETURN TO THE TITLE PAGE)