400 - ROBINSON'S HISTORY OF GREENE COUNTY. Williams, Wm., Caesar's Creek, 1813; died February 22, 1849, aged fifty-three; buried in Woodland, Xenia. Williams, Josiah, Caesar's Creek, 1826; died in 1831. Williams, Providence, Caesar's Creek, 1829. Williams, Isaac P., Caesar's Creek, 1830; August 27, 1829, married Rachel Mills. Williams, Stephen. Silver Creek, 1810; soldier of 1812. Williams, Whitlock, Caesar's Creek, 1840. Williams, Chas., Beaver Creek, 1803; died in 1807. Williams, John, Beaver Creek, 1807; died at Jefferson, Fayette county, Ohio, January 15, 1847, aged ninety-four. Williams, Andrew, Beaver Creek, 1808. Williams, Robert, Bath, 1813; son of Remembrance.; soldier of 1812. Williams, Wm., Bath, 1817; died February 22, 1863; buried in Woodland. Williams, Seabury, Bath, 1819; June 3, 1818, married Susan Parker. Williams, Richard, Bath, 1840; died June 15, 1864, aged fifty-one; buried in Massie's Creek churchyard (Stevenson's). Williams, John, Ross, 1806; grandfather of David B. Williams; died near Yellow Springs, Ohio. Williams, James, Ross, 1828; father of D. B. Willams; born August. 1807; died December 27. 1891, aged eighty-four; buried west of Jamestown, Ohio. Williams, Martin, Sugar Creek, 1840; a black man; January 3, 1834, married Nancy Hyson. Willis, Luke, Caesar's Creek, 1813. Willis, Daniel, Bath, 1813. Windiman, C., Xenia, 1840. Wikle, Philip, Silver Creek, 1813; died in 1888, aged eighty-five; buried at Port William, Clinton county, Ohio. Wikle, George, Silver Creek, 1820; December 29, 1821, married Hester Ogan. Wickle, Daniel, Silver Creek, 1820; December 24, 1818, married Ruth Ann Willis. Wickle, Philip, Jr., Silver Creek, 1840; November 8, 1832, married Mary Jane Morgan. Wickle, John S., Silver Creek. 1840; died in Caesar's Creek township in 1836. Wickle, Andrew, Silver Creek, 1840, Wickle, William, Xenia, 1807; November 4, 1831, married Eliza Weaver. Winter, Stephen, Xenia, 1806; died in Xenia January 16, 1837, aged eighty-five; buried in Massie's Creek churchyard; soldier of the Revolution. Winter, James, Xenia, 1806; son of Stephen; died June 22, 1832; was thrown from a carriage. Winter, William, Xenia, 1817; son of Stephen; wife's name Elizabeth; died in Xenia in 1839. Winter, Adam, Xenia, 1819; .son of Stephen; died December 19, 1848, aged fifty; buried in Caesar's Creek churchyard, Jamestown, Ohio. Winter, John, Xenia, 1826. Winter, Joseph, Xenia, 1820; a tanner; died August, 1844, aged fifty-six; buried in Massie’s, Creek churchyard (Stevenson's). Winters, Rev. Thos. Xenia, 1821; May 25, 1835, married Harriet Hivling. Winter, Dr. Andrew, Xenia, 1855; from North Carolina; died July 15, 1891, aged seventy; buried in Cedarville cemetery. Wilkenson, Abel, Xenia, 1819. Wilkenson, James, Xenia, 1820; a native of Antrim, Ireland; born. January 15, 1769; died July. 26, 1826, aged fifty-seven; buried in Massie's Creek churchyard (Stevenson's).. Wilkenson, Robert, Bath, 1826; July 20, 1826, married Sarah Casad; buried in Casad graveyard, Fairfield, Ohio. Wilkenson, Jean, Miami, 1820. Wilkenson, Andrew, Xenia, 1840. Wilkins, Cornelius, Xenia, 1840; sheriff of Greene county from 1850 to 1854; removed to Iowa. Wyland, Christian, Bath, 1803; removed to Indiana. Wyland, Christopher, Bath, 1811; son of Christian; soldier of 1812; removed to. Indiana. Wyland, John, Bath, 1813; son of Christian; soldier of 1812; removed to Indiana. Wyland, John, Bath, 1813; son of Christian; soldier of 1812; removed to Indiana. Wyland, Daniel, Bath, 1817; son: of Christian; April 11, 1824, married Margaret Howard; removed to Piqua, Ohio. Wyland, Jonathan, Bath, 1810; son of Christian; removed to Piqua Wyland, Elias, Bath, 1820; son of Christian; removed to Piqua, Ohio. Wyland, Jacob, Bath, 1821; died in. 1835,; buried in Folck graveyard, near Byron, Ohio. Wyland, Christian, Jr., Bath, 1826; December 10, 1829, married Louisa Stillwell., Winterish, John, Beaver Creek, 1810. Winters, Rev. Thos. H., Xenia, 1840; born in Montgomery county, Ohio; died April 13, 1889, aged seventy-six. Wisener, John, Bath, 1820; died January 16, 1837, aged thirty-two; buried, in Union graveyard, Byron, Ohio. Wood, Matthew, Xenia, 1816; died, June 15, 1830, aged fifty-five; buried in Massie's Creek cemetery. Wood, Robert; Bath, 1816. Wood, Wm., Sugar Creek, 1804; married to Hannah Beck November 10, 1803, by Rev. Joshua Carman. Wood, Asbury, Sugar Creek, 1840: Wood, Franklin; Sugar Creek, 1840. Wood, Richard, Miami, 1813. Wood, Eleanor, Silver Creek, 1813. Wood, Solomon, Silver Creek, 1819. Wood, Addison G., Silver Creek, 1819. Woolburn, Robert, Bath, 1807. Woolart, Michael, Sugar Creek, 1829. Worthington, John B., Sugar Creek, 1840; April 2, 1835, married Sarah Stith. Woodburn, Samuel, Sugar Creek, 1840; died in 1836; buried in Methodist graveyard. Woodburn, John, Sugar. Creek, 1840. Woodring, Peter, Ross, 1808. Worrel, John, Bath, 1807; soldier of 1812. ROBINSON'S HISTORY OF GREENE COUNT - 401 Worrel, John D. B., Bath, 1820. Woolsey, Dr. Jeremiah, Xenia, 1827; died February 6, 1834, at Cincinnati, Ohio; a former resident of Xenia. Woolsey, Daniel; Xenia, 1821; removed to Evansville, Indiana. Wolf, George, Sr., Bath, 1803; wife, Mary Catherine; born in 1755; died December 6, 1813, aged fifty-five; buried in Union graveyard, Byron, Ohio. Wolf, Henry, Bath, 1806. Wolf, John, Bath, 1806 ; from Lancaster county, Pennsylvania ; a tailor ; his wife, Christine ; died October 27, 1831, aged sixty-seven; buried in Union graveyard, Byron, Ohio. Wolf, David, Bath, 1816 ; born November 6, 1803; died June 30, 1879; buried in Union graveyard; son of George and Catherine. Wolf, Lewis, Bath, 1840; son of John and Christina; removed to Kokomo, Indiana. Wolf, John, Bath, 1807; son of George' Sr.; soldier of 1812. Wolf. Jacob. Bath, 1812; son of George and .Mary ; died May 8, 1870, aged seventy-six; buried in Union graveyard. Wolf, Jacob, Bath, 1819; son of John and Christina. Wolf, John, Bath, 1819; son of John and Christina; May 25, 1815, married Yants. Wolf, Daniel, Bath, 1820; from Pennsylvania; died November 6, 1885, aged eighty-seven; buried in Union graveyard, Byron. Wolf, George, Jr., Bath, 1820; son of John and Christina; born March 14, 1796; died December 9, 1844; buried in Union, graveyard, Byron. Wolf, Adam, Maimi, 1814; soldier of 1812; died in 1857, aged fifty-nine; buried in Muddy Run cemetery. Wolf, Daniel, Bath, 1820; born in 1803; died in 1879; buried in Union graveyard, Byron, Ohio. Wolf, Jacob C., Bath, 1826. Wolf, Thos. F., Bath, 1826. Wolf, David, Bath, 1826; born in 1803; died June 30, 1879, aged seventy-five; buried in Union graveyard. Byron, Ohio. Wolf, John W., Bath, 1826; from Lancaster county, Pennsylvania; died June 25, 1877, aged eighty-four ; buried in Union graveyard, Byron, Ohio. Wolf, Benjamin, Bath, 1826; first white child born in Bath township; born in 1800; son of George, Sr. Wolf, Joshua, Bath, 1840; died. September 3, 1889. aged sixty-three; buried in Union graveyard, Byron, Ohio. Wolf, Henry, Bath, 1826; son of John and Christina. Wolf, Simon, Bath, 1826; son of John and Christina; was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in 1805; died June 3, 1870, near Byron' aged eighty-five. Wolf, John H., Bath, 1827. Wolf, John I., Bath, 1827. Wolf, Jacob B., Bath, 1830. Wolf, Abraham, Bath, 1840; died July 15, buried in Union graveyard, Byron, Ohio. Wolf, Daniel K., Bath, 1840; son of John; born in 1823. Wolf, Simon, Bath, 1840; son of Daniel; murdered near Byron, October 22, 1874. Wolf, John, Ross. 1811. Wolf, John, Jr., Ross, 1819. Wolf, Jacob, Ross, 1820. Wolf, David, Ross, 1821. Woodley, Jas., Xenia, 1840; died in Xenia December 8, 1873, aged sixty; buried in Woodland. Woodward, Henry, Bath, 1811; soldier of 1812. Woodward, Joseph, Bath, 1813; from New Jersey; died August 10, 1859, aged sixty-nine; buried at Fairfield, Ohio. Woodward, Samuel, Bath, 1817; died in 1834; his wife buried in Casad graveyard, near Fairfield, Ohio. Woodward, John, Bath, 1817; son of Joseph, of Bath township. Woodsand, Samuel, Bath, 1819; son of Joseph; two other sons, George and William Woodman, Abraham, Ross, 1821 ; January 29, 1818, married Ruth Bond. Woolman, Joseph, Caesar's Creek, 1820; born September 10, 1791; died December 25, 1844; buried in New Hope cemetery, Paintersville. Woodin, Thos., Bath, 1840. Wright, George, Sugar Creek, 1813; died in 1819; buried in. McKnight graveyard; brother-in-law of Wm. McKnight. Wright, Thos., Sugar Creek, 1804; died February 19, 1891, aged seventy-four; buried at Maple Corners, Caesar's Creek. Wright, George, Caesar's Creek; 1816; soldier of the Revolution; father of Mrs. Henry Hypes; died September 25, 1829, aged seventy-three; buried in Woodland, Xenia. Wright, Reuben, Caesar's Creek, 1817. Wright, James G., Caesar's Creek, 1829; son of Wesley; died April 21, 1881, aged seventy-four; buried, in Woodland. Wright, Wesley, Caesar's Creek, 1816; son ef George; born October 10, 1785; died August 14, 1828; buried in Babb graveyard; aged fifty. Wright, Thos. B., Caesar's Creek, 1840; son of. Wesley; died February 18, 1891, aged seventy, four; buried in. Maple Corners churchyard. Wright, Nat. B., Ross'. 1840; son of William. Wright. Wm., Ross, 1821; from South Carolina father of John B.; died January 9, 1859, aged seventy-nine; buried in Massie's Creek cemetery. Wright, Joab, Ross, 1840 Wright, David G., Ross, 1840; July 11, 1823, married Sarah Nebiger. Wright, Joshua, Xenia, 1840; brother of Jesse, Sr.; Nathan Nash was killed by lightning at his house. Wright, John B., Xenia, 1830; from North Carolina; died July 3, 1892, aged eighty-four; buried in Woodland; son of William. Wright, Samuel, Xenia, 1811; died June 11, 1859. at the house of Coke Wright, aged ninety-two; buried in Woodland. Wright, Josiah, Xenia, 1812 ; soldier of 1812; grand, father of Clayton and Pogue, of Xenia; died in 1814. Wright, George Clayton, Xenia, 1814; soldier of 1812; born October 23, 1790; died July 5, 1879, 1849; 402 - ROBINSON'S HISTORY OF GREENE COUNTY. aged eighty-nine ; buried in Woodland on the Pelham lot. Wright, George, Xenia, 1816. Wright, Merrit, Xenia, 1816; from Brunswick county, Virginia; soldier of 1812, under Capt. Aplewhite; died April 10, 1855, aged sixty ; buried in Woodland; father of the late J. B. M. Wright. Wright, Lewis, Xenia, 1816; son of George; soldier of 1812, under Capt. Aplewhite; died November 8, 1866, aged sixty-nine; buried in Woodland; born February 11, 1796. Wright, Wm. O., Xenia, 1818; son of Wesley. Wright, Wm. T., Xenia, 1814; from Brunswick county, Virginia; born in 1798; died October 16, 1852; buried in Woodland; son of George. Wright, Thos. C., Xenia, 1821 ; son of Samuel ; died February 24, 1871, aged seventy-three ; buried in Woodland; ex-auditor of Greene county. Wright, Samuel Watson, Xenia, 1826; son of George and Sophia; a batchelor; born December 14, 1802; buried at Bowersville, Ohio. Wright, Ira J., Xenia; 1826; a brother of T. C. Wright; died at Cairo, Illinois, of the cholera; a tombstone was erected by his brother to his memory. Wright, Warren, Xenia, 1828; related to Dickey Anderson; died in Springfield, Ohio, April 26, 1874. Wright, Edward Owens, Xenia, 1828; son of Geo., Sr.; born in 1806; died November 24, 1889, aged eighty-three; buried in Woodland. Wright, Richard Watcost, Xenia, 1829; brother of Lewis; died August 26, 1873, aged sixty-five; buried in Woodland. Wright, Wm., Xenia, 1830; from South Carolina; father of J. B. Wright. Wright, Geo. W., Xenia, 1812 ; son of Josiah; born October 13, 1809; died October 4, 1873; aged sixty-four ; father of Cart and Pogue ; buried in Woodland. Wright, John B. M., Xenia, 1840; born August 12, 1817 ; died January 5, 1899, aged eighty-two; buried in Woodland; son of Merrit. Wright, Jesse, Sr., Xenia, 1840; ,a cooper; soldier of 1812; died March 17, 1863, aged sixty-nine; buried in Woodland. Wright, John M., Xenia, 1840; son of Jesse; died April 12, 1876, aged fifty-one; buried in Woodland. Wright, Samuel, Xenia, 1840; son of Jesse; buried in Woodland. Wright, Clinton, Xenia, 1840; son of Jesse. Wright, Caleb, Bath, 1814. Wright, William, Bath, 1840; son of Jesse; died August 28, 1883, aged sixty-three; buried in Woodland. Wright, Richard, Ross, 1820; died January 12, 1864, aged seventy-seven.; buried near Selma, Clark county, Ohio. Wright, Richard Watcoat, Ross, 1840; son of Geo. and Sophia ; born June 22, 1808 ; died in Cincinnati; buried in Woodland, Xenia. Wright, Richard H., Ross, 1840. Wright, Andrew, Ross, 1832 ; from South Carolina; died March 4, 1850, aged sixty-seven ; buried in Massie's Creek cemetery. Wright, John F., Ross 1832 ; son of Andrew ; born March 28, 1818; died August 13, 1847; buried in Woodland. Wright, Wm. J., Ross, 1840 ; son of Andrew ; died December 7, 1884, aged sixty-eight ; buried in Massie's Creek cemetery. Wyford, Jacob, Bath, 1818; October 8, 1817, married Catherine Kingley. Weymouth, Gregory, Cedarville; died August 5, 1895, aged seventy-seven. Weymouth, George, Cedarville; from Ireland; died August 10, 1896, aged eighty-two. Wyland, Solomon, 1830 ; July 25, 1833, married Mary Ann Keifer. Yates, William, Beaver Creek 1807. Yates, Susanna, Sugar Creek, 1813. Yates, Susan, Beaver Creek, 1820. Yates, Thos., Caesar's Creek, 1830; son-in-law of David Price. Young, Nathan, Bath, 1830; died April, 1855; buried at Fairfield, Ohio. Young, David, Sugar Creek, 1840; died February 7, 1896, aged seventy-six; buried at Bellbrook, Ohio. Young, William, Sugar Creek, 1840; September 3, 1836, married Sarah McClure. Young, Thomas, Beaver Creek, 1803; March 28, 1837, married Sarah Coy. Young, Robert, Beaver Creek, 1807. Young, Andrew, Beaver Creek, 1807. Young, Michael, Bath, 1811. Young, John, Bath, 1816. Young, John, Jr., Bath, 1821. Young, Benjamin, Bath, 1821. Young, Lorenzo, Xenia, 1840; died December 15, 1870, aged fifty-six; buried in Woodland, Xenia. Young, Abraham, Silver Creek, 1817. Young, Dr. John A., Xenia, 1837; a student of Dr. Samuel Martin, 1837-1838; died May 3, 1874, aged sixty-two; died at Monmouth, Illinois. York, Jeremiah, Bath, 1804; his wife, Ann ; his son, John. Yeakle, Jacob, Xenia, 1835; died November 4, 1874, at Terre Haute, Indiana, aged seventy; merchant in Xenia in 1834. Yoder, Aaron, Bath, 1840. Yonts, Isaac, Beaver Creek. 1840. Yockey, Samuel, Beaver Creek; died March 17, 1858, aged thirty-nine; buried in Beaver Creek churchyard. Zartman, Samuel, Silver Creek, 1830; born, February 23, 1803; died July 31, 1856; buried in Jamestown cemetery. Zartman, Isaac, Silver Creek, 1840; brother of Samuel; buried at Jamestown, Ohio. Zimmerman, Jacob, Beaver Creek, 1807; died June 4, 1867, aged sixty-one; buried in Mt. Zion churchyard. Zimmerman, Dr. George, Beaver Creek, 1813; died in Beaver Creek township October 27, 1818; buried in Rome graveyard. Zimmerman, John, Beaver Creek, 1830; April 8, 1827, married Magdalene Miller; removed to Indiana. Zimmerman, Nancy, Beaver Creek, 1830; wife of ROBINSON'S HISTORY OF GREENE COUNTY - 403 Dr. John Zimmerman; died December 23, 1861, aged seventy-nine. Zimmer, John, Xenia. 1836; froth Chester, South Carolina ; died June 24, 1866, aged fifty-eight ; buried in Woodland. Zimmerman, Alex. G., Xenia, 1830; died September 13, 1890, aged eighty-one ; buried in Woodland. Zinn, William, Sugar Creek, 1820. Zimmerman, George, Ross, 1813 ; died in 1846, aged eighty-five; buried in Bethel; near Grape Grove, Ohio. ROBINSON’S HISTORY OF GREENE COUNTY - 407 BIOGRAPHICAL REV. JAMES G. CARSON, D. D. For a third of a century the pastor of the Second United Presbyterian church of Xenia, Rev. James Gillespy Carson, has been well known throughout this portion of the state where his labors have been effective in promoting the intellectual development of the community, his influence being of no restricted order. He commands not only the highest respect of his own people but of all denominations, and has. attained considerable distinction as a leading divine in the United Presbyterian ministry. Arriving in Xenia in December, 1869, his consecrated life, zeal and untiring efforts have been the means of greatly increasing the numerical and spiritual strength of his church and his life history forms no unimportant chapter of the history of the moral progress of Greene county. Rev. Carson was born near Maryville, Blount. county, Tennessee, on the 11th of February, 1833, a son of the Rev. David and Jane Walker (Gillespy) Carson, the former a native of Franklin county, Pennsylvania, and the latter of Blount county, Tennessee. At an early age the father was graduated in Jefferson college and then continued his studies under the direction of Dr. John M. Mason, of the Associate Reformed church for three years, while later Dr. Joseph Banks, of Philadelphia, of the Associate church, was his preceptor. His first pastorate was in a church near Maryville, Tennessee, where he remained for nine years, and in 1833 he was elected professor of the Associate Presbyterian Seminary, at Cannonsburg, Pennsylvania. The school was afterward removed to Xenia, and in July, 1834, Rev. David Carson removed to the north to assume his duties in the seminary, but on the 25th of September of the same year, before taking up the work of his professorship., he was called to his final home. In the family were three children, the eldest being Dr. David Walker Carson, of Burgettstown, Pennsylvania ; James G., of this review ; and Ellen J., who died in May, 1858, at the age of twenty-three years. The paternal grandfather, David Carson, emigrated from Ireland, it is believed, as early as 1784 and settled at Greencastle, Pennsylvania, where he followed the tailor's trade. His wife bore the maiden name of Jane Oliver and was a granddaughter of the Rev. James Fisher, author of Fisher's catechism, and the great-granddaughter of Ebenezer Erskine, one of the founders of the United Presbyterian church. The maternal grandfather of the Rev. James G. Carson was James Gillespy, who was born in Augusta county, Virginia, in 1772, and about 1780 removed with his 408 - ROBINSON'S HISTORY OF GREENE COUNTY. parents to Tennessee, where he became a prominent farmer and politician, representing- his district in the general assembly, and a member of the constitutional convention of that state. He married Eleanor .Cowan. She had an aunt who was captured by the Shawnee Indians in Tennessee and was conveyed by them to Old Chillicothe, now Oldtown, Greene county, Ohio, where she was assisted to escape by the Indian chief, who sent her across Lake Erie on the ice to Detroit, whence she was taken to Pittsburg and from there down the river to Maryville, thus being returned to her home after an absence of seven years: Her husband was killed at the time she was captured but she secured his scalp, which had been taken by the Indians and carried it in her bosom. Subsequently she was again married and was captured the second time by the Indians—this time by the Cherokee tribe—with whom she remained two years in Georgia, when her old neighborhood having captured some of the tribe, an exchange was made and her release secured. When only a few months old Rev. Carson, of this review, was taken to Pennsylvania. His father died soon afterward. He was .reared in Cannonsburg, that state, acquiring his education there, and was graduated from JeffersonCollege with the degree of Bachelor of Arts, in the class of 1849. In 1875 the degree of Doctor of Divinity was conferred upon him by Monmouth College. After his graduation he followed the profession of teaching for about three years. In the summer of 1852 he entered the seminary at Cannonsburg' in which he was graduated in March, 1855, and on the 22d of June; that year, he was licensed to preach, after which he supplied various churches, including his father's old congregation in Tennessee. In November, 1856, he was ordained arid installed as pas tor of the congregation at South Buffalo, now Claysville, Washington county, Pennsylvania, where he remained Until May, 1867, which covered the period of the Civil war. During the progress of hostilities between the north and the south Dr. Carson was connected with the Christian commission, stationed at Romney, Virginia, and in the spring of 1864 was stationed at Knox: ville, Tennessee. His most important work however, during the Civil war was that which he performed as the president of the Union League of Buffalo township, and also in the active support which he gave to the administration in its work of putting down the rebellion. He met with much opposition in the community where he was located, but his eloquent words and logical utterances had marked influence in Molding sentiment. In 1867 Dr. Carson removed to Cannonsburg, where he remained until 1869 as pastor of the United Presbyterian church, and in the month of December, of that year, he came to Xenia, accepting the pastorate of the Second United Presbyterian church, and since that time he has filled its pulpit, covering a period of almost a third of a century. In the fall of 1873 he was also elected professor of homiletics and pastoral theology of the Xenia Theological Seminary, occupying that chair for fifteen years, or, until the spring of 1888, when, finding that his duties were too arduous he resigned the professorship and gives his attention only to the pastoral work. He has served as a member of the board of managers of the Xenia. Theological Seminary, and was its secretary for four years. On the 1st of October, 1856, Rev. Car- ROBINSON'S HISTORY OF GREENE COUNTY - 409 on was married to Miss Mary H. Clarkson, a .daughter of the Rev. Thomas B. Clarkson, of. Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, a granddaughter of the Rev. James Clarkson, of Guinston, Pennsylvania. Her death occurred in Xenia; March 21, 1894. She possessed a most amiable and. kindly disposition and was of great assistance to her husband in his work. The Doctor's labors have covered a wide range along lines that tend to uplift humanity. He has been a strong supporter of the temperance policy of the Republican party, and in this way has been a factor in political circles. He indorses every movement and measure for .the promotion of education that will fit the young for the practical and responsible duties of life. He has been a delegate to different synods of his "church, and his wise counsel and keen insight to possibilities have Made his opinions of value in: such gatherings. His knowledge is broad and comprehensive, for his reading has covered a wide range. He is interested in anything that Will give him- a clearer, broader view of life and its purposes and of human -nature, and, aid him in the work of so present. ing the truth to his parishioners and his auditors that his wards will influence their lives for good. He is an able and eloquent divine, is an earnest student who reads widely and brings to his duties the riches of a strong mind and untiring zeal. GEORGE A. McKAY. George A. McKay is holding the position of city engineer of Xenia and of county surveyor of Greene county and in both offices is displaying his capability and fidelity to the trusts reposed in him. He was born in this county on Christmas day, of 1850, and is the son of Samuel F. and Angeline A. McKay. The father was a native of Ohio, and after arriving at years of maturity was married in 1850 to Miss Angeline Moore, who was born in Virginia. and came to Ohio when only seven years old. Her father, Presley Moore, was numbered among the pioneer settlers of the Buckeye state and at length lost his life by accident, a tree falling upon him. Unto Mr. and Mrs. McKay were born five children: George A., Maria L., Oscar F., Sarah J. and Irving F., Samuel F. McKay died in 1895. and his wife, who survived him some years, died in the spring of 1900. He was a member of the Baptist church and the mother of the Reformed church. He was, until his death, a resident of Caesarscreek township. George A. McKay, of this review, was reared upon his father's farm, but could not content himself with the work of the fields, desiring broader opportunities. He acquired his education in the common schools and in Antioch College of Yellow Springs. He became master of the various branches of mathematics and his qualification in this regard has made him a capable surveyor. He . commenced engineer work when only sixteen years of age and for .a long period served as engineer in connection with the Miami Valley & Columbus Railroad, the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton, the Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Railroad, and later with the Chicago & West Michigan, now the Pere Marquette Railroad, with which he bad been connected for four years prior to his election to the office of county surveyor in 1892. He assumed the duties of that position on the 1st of January, 1893, and by re-elections has since been continued 410 - ROBINSON'S HISTORY OF GREENE COUNTY. therein. He was also, appointed city engineer soon afterward and has since been the incumbent in that position. On the 25th of September, 1873, Mr. McKay was united in marriage to Miss Ida I. Peterson, a daughter of Jacob S. and Sarah C. Peterson, of Ohio. Four children have graced this union : Werter P., Mabel L., Nellie G. and Edna. Mr. McKay is a member of Xenia Lodge, F. & A. M., and also of Xenia Chapter, R. A. M., while he and his wife hold membership relations with the Trinity Methodist Episcopal church. He is well known as a public-spirited and progressive citizen, whose advancement in life is the outcome of his own efforts. He has won a creditable reputation as a public official, who is prompt and faithful in the discharge of his duties, and in social life he has gained the regard of all with whom he has come in contact by reason of his fidelity to manly principles, his genial disposition and his deference for the opinions of others. GEORGE W. HARPER. No history of Greene county would be complete without the life record of George W. Harper. He has passed the seventieth-milestone on life's journey, and has witnessed much of the remarkable advance which this country made through the nineteenth century. He has lived to witness the dawning of a new century of prosperity and progress, and yet takes a deep interest in all that pertains to the national welfare and to local improvement. He was a friend of Abraham Lincoln in early life and has known many other prominent men of this and other states. Be has been a very important factor in the business development of this section of Ohio, and as the years have passed he has prospered in his undertakings until now he is numbered among the men of affluence in his. community. Honored and respected by all, there is no man in Cedarville or Greene.. county .who occupies a higher place in public regard, not only by reason of this splendid success, but also because -of the honorable, straightforward business policy he has ever followed. George W. Harper was born in Ross township, this county, on the 30th of May, 1825, and comes of a family of English origin. His paternal grandfather, John Harper, was born in Virginia, near Harper's Ferry, and it was in honor of this family that Harper's Ferry was named. During the early days the ferry was owned by Thomas Harper, a 'brother of John, who operated a boat at that point for many years. John Harper was a. loyal defender of the cause of liberty at the time of the Revolutionary war, and carried his musket over many a field where the battle waged, contributing his share to the brilliant victory which crowned the American arms. Leaving the Atlantic coast he made his way inland to Ohio, and became one of the honored pioneer settlers of Greene county, his last days being passed upon the old home farm in Ross township. He purchased there a large tract of land which was afterward divided among his children. He died at an advanced age and was laid to rest in al cemetery of Ross township. Thomas Harper, the father of our subject, was born at Harper's Ferry' a large part of the property there being then owned by his uncle Thomas, for whom he was ROBINSON'S HISTORY OF GREENE COUNTY - 411 named. He came to. Ohio about 1812 and located in Ross township, where he engaged in farming and stock-raising. The land which he purchased was a raw tract, but he improved it, transforming it into a farm of rich fertility. By judicious investment of his capital he became the owner of fifteen hundred acres, and in addition to its cultivation he successfully, engaged in the raising of hogs and cattle on an extensive scale. He married Mary Sirlotte, .a native of Maryland, and a daughter of George and Elizabeth Sirlotte, who were probably natives of Maryland, and trace their -ancestry back to France. Thomas Harper lived to the age of eighty-one years, passing away in 1882. In his religious faith he was a Methodist and in his political views was a Democrat. His wife died upon the home farm in Ross township, in .1872, at the age of seventy-one years.. She, too, was a member of the Methodist church during the greater part of her life, and her earnest Christian character left its impress upon the lives of her children. The remains of Mr. and Mrs. Harper were interred in Blackson's cemetery in Clark. county. In their family were five children, George W. Haiper being the eldest. of the three surviving members. Until twenty-one years of age Mr. Harper, of this review, remained upon the old homestead. He attended the common schools of the township, also. select schools in Xenia, and later, became. a student at Greene Plains. After attaining his majority he turned his attention to the cattle business, buying cattle in both Illinois and Indiana, and driving them through to Lancaster, Ohio, and Philadelphia, where he sold them in the Market'. This was before the era of railroads in the west and the long journey was accomplished on foot. He also crossed the Alleghany Mountains several times before a railroad had been built across that chain. He finally extended his operations as far west as Springfield, Illinois, driving cattle through from that point to Philadelphia. While in. the former city he boarded in the same house with Abraham Lincoln, whose acquaintance he formed and with whom he formed ties of friendship. Mr. Harper now recalls many entertaining reminiscences connected with their acquaintance. He continued in the 'cattle business for five or six years, after which he purchased some farm lands in 'Greene and Clark counties.. 'He there bought and bred cattle and shipped them to the markets after fattening them. He still owns his original homestead, which lies largely in Ross township, Greene county, consisting of about one thousand acres. He continued to successfully deal in cattle until his removal to Cedarville in 1865. Here he engaged in the banking business for ten or twelve years and was the chief mover in the establishment of the bank, which opened its doors for business in 1888 and soon was placed on a safe financial basis which brought to it many patrons. Mr. Harper 'continued as its president until about three years ago, when he withdrew in order to lead a retired life. He is not engaged in any active business pursuits at the present time, save the supervision of his property interests. Since removing to Cedarville he has always managed his large farming property from this point. He has at present seventeen hundred acres of valuable land, while his wife has seven hundred and seventy-five acres. He also owns about two thousand acres in Missouri; most of which is grazing land. Mr. Harper has carefully controlled his 412 - ROBINSON'S HISTORY OF GREENE COUNTY. business affairs and his sound judgment, business foresight and enterprise have been the strong features in his remarkably successful career. He has erected a number of fine buildings in Cedarville, including his own residence, a handsome brick structure, and has thus contributed to the improvement of the town. In 1860 Mr. Harper was united in marriage to Miss Vinna M. Murray, a daughter of George Murray, of South Charleston, Ohio, an extensive and prominent farmer who died about twenty years ago. In his political views Mr. Harper was formerly a Democrat, but is now a Populist. He served as a member of the city council of Cedarville for a number of years, and was the Democratic candidate for state senator on one occasion, but he never sought office, preferring, to devote his care and attention to his business affairs. He belongs to the Methodist church and is and has been for many years one of its trustees. For more than forty years he and his wife have traveled life's journey together, and throughout the long period their home has ever been hospitably open for the reception of their many friends. Mr. Harper is a man of strong purpose, of unfaltering determination in the execution of business projects, and his success is attributable to his own efforts. He has a very wide acquaintance throughout this portion of the state and is held in the highest regard by all with whom he has come in contact. ASA LITTLE. Asa Little, treasurer of Greene county, was born in Ross township, June 18, 1845, and has always made his home in this county. His parents, Robert and Elizabeth (Hiatt) Little, were natives of Virginia and were there born, reared and married, but about 1830 emigrated westward and cast their lot with the early settlers of Ross township, Greene comity, where the father engaged in farming. He made agricultural pursuits his life work and died in 1875 at the age of sixty-five years, while his wife passed away in 1889 at the age of seventy-eight years. They were the parents of six children, all of whom reached years of maturity, namely : J. H., who is now a resident of Yellow Springs, Ohio; John, deceased; Mrs. Lucy. Ritenhour, who has also passed away; Emily, the wife of J. M. Birch, of Yellow Springs ; Asa, of this review ; and Anna, the wife of Henry J. Flagg of To the public school system of his native Township Asa Little is indebted for the early educational privileges which he enjoyed. He afterward attended Antioch College, in Yellow Springs, where he took a special course, completing his education in the school room at the age of eighteen years. He then engaged in teaching in Greene and Madison counties, successfully following that profession for several years. He afterward became an active factor in commercial circles, -being engaged in the grain business at Jamestown, Xenia and Yellow Springs, operating along that line for several years. In 1898 he put aside personal interests in order to serve his fellow townsmen in the office of county treasurer, to which he had been elected in the fall of that year. In 1901 he was again chosen to the position, so capably had he filled the office, and will continue as the incumbent until September, 1904. He is a careful custodian of public office, being most reliable, honorable and capable. ROBINSON'S HISTORY OF GREENE COUNTY - 413 In 1865 Mr. Little was married to Miss Margaret Moorman, a daughter of Charles T. and Matilda Moorman, who were early settlers of this county. Two children graced this 'marriage, but Arthur Ward died at the age of thirteen years. The surviving son is C. H. Little, who is now engaged in the wholesale grain business in Xenia. In his social relations Mr. Little is an Odd Fellow, belonging to the lodge at Yellow Springs, and both he and his wife are members of the Christian church. In his political views he has always been a Republican but had never sought or held office prior to the time that he was elected county treasurer. His official record has demonstrated the fact that the confidence reposed in him was well placed. He is most capable and loyal and his word no man can question. AUGUSTUS THOMPSON. Augustus Thompson has now passed the seventy-seventh milestone on life's journey and is a venerable and honored resident of Yellow Springs. He was born March 12, 1825, in Geauga county, Ohio, and lived at the place of his birth for twenty-six years. His parents were William and Lucinda (Walden) Thompson. The family is of Scotch-Irish lineage. The great-grandfa ther after coming to this country from Scotland settled in Pennsylvania at an early day. His son, Isaac, the grandfather of our subject, was a soldier in the Revolutionary war. He married and had eight children, six sons and two daughters. William Thompson, the father of our subject, was the third child and fought for his country against England in the war of 1812. He was born in Pennsylvania, March 21, 1789, but came to Ohio with his parents in 1801, being about twelve years of age. His father purchased a tract of timber land in Geauga county and much labor was required in clearing this in order to make it cultivable. William Thompson, although the youngest in the family, shouldered his ax and went to the. woods with the rest, doing his full share in the arduous undertaking, and ere long became quite an expert woodsman, and this led him to believe that he could make a farm for himself. He therefore purchased a tract of one hundred acres of timber land adjoining his father's farm and began its cultivation and improvement. He built a house from timber from his own land and as companion in his new home and one with whom he might share the joys and sorrows of life he chose Miss Lucinda. Walden, who at that time was teaching school in Huntsburg township. She was an earnest Christian lady, a member of the Methodist church, and her brother, Asa, was a minister of that denomination. She had two other brothers, Elisha and Rial, the former a Methodist in religious faith, and the latter a Universalist. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson were married in Warren, Ohio, on the 8th of February, 1815, and then started to make a farm in the midst of the forest. As the result of his industry and perseverance he was enabled to pay for his farm from his sale of maple sugar, which he manufactured from his own trees. He did all of the work in connection therewith even to the manufacture of the buckets and troughs. The wife faithfully performed the work of the home, using the spinning wheel and loom and thus furnishing the family with an abundance of towels, table .linen, bedspreads and clothing. Nine children came into this 414 - ROBINSON'S HISTORY OF GREENE COUNTY. household, eight sons and one daughter. All were married and secured homes for themselves, and five of the brothers became defenders of the Union in the Civil war. William Thompson did his full duty to his children, to his friends and to his country, and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. He served as township treasurer and filled many minor offices with credit to himself and satisfaction to his constituents. The family passed through-varied experiences and two sad accidents occurred in the family history. One was the death of Elisha James, who had gone to the woods in order to get fuel for the schoolhouse fire together with many other patrons of the school. He was then but a little more than twelve years of age and was killed by a falling tree. Again three years later the youngest child, Henry Thompson, was struck by lightning when he and a cousin had gone to gather wild strawberries. William Thompson, the father, died at the age of eighty-four years and six months. The mother, who was born in Massachusetts and lived there until a few years prior to her marriage, passed away at the advanced age of eighty-fou.r years. and four months. The former was an Episcopalian in religious faith and the latter a Methodist. Augustus Thompson, who was the fifth in order of birth in that family, spent the first twenty-six years of his life upon the home farm in Geauga county, and in the district schools of the neighborhood obtained his education and through the summer months assisted his father upon the home farm. He was the first of his family to respond to the country's call for aid, enlisting April 27, 1861, as :a member of Company D, Nineteenth Regiment of Ohio Volunteers. He served for four months and was then discharged at Columbus, but he afterward re-enlisted in Company A, Twenty-ninth Ohio Volunteer -Infantry, and served until July, 1862, when he was again discharged on account of disability. Upon his return from the war he removed to Bay City, Michigan, in 1862, in order that he might educate his children, and there engaged in teaming, which he followed for a number of years, also devoting some 'attention to farming. In 1877 he removed to Little Rock, Arkansas, where he was first employed in a planing mill for three years. He then engaged in the somewhat novel employment of building up the trade, of run down hotels, going to Texarkana, Texas, for that purpose in response to a, telegram. Six months’ faithful service brought the desired result, Mr. Thompson then resigning to become the manager of another run down hotel in the same town. Here he was again successful, but from his excessive labors so exhausted his vitality that he was forced to abandon this occupation and for five months devoted himself to traveling for his health. At that time he reached Dayton, and he has since been a resident of Ohio. Sixteen years ago he located at Yellow Springs, where he has since resided. Here he has since been connected with agricultural pursuits, and although he does not do any of the hard work upon the farm he still has the general oversight of his agricultural interests in Miami township. In July, 1851, Mr. Thompson was united in marriage to Miss Rovilla L. Johnson, who was born in Ashtabula county, Ohio, and died in Bay City, Michigan, when about sixty years of age. She was the mother of two children. Henry C., who was born in Geauga county, Ohio, was educated in Bay City, Michigan. He spent his evenings. in ROBINSON'S HISTORY OF GREENE COUNTY - 415 the office of the city surveyor, acting as assistant in the work of drawing maps, and during the periods of vacation he was in the field, becoming familiar with the practical work of civil engineering and surveying. He has become an expert surveyor and is still following that business in Bay City, Michigan, where he has served as city surveyor. He also served as city surveyor of Lansing for one year. At the age of sixteen years he began teaching school and followed that profession until he had mastered surveying, when he abandoned it in order to take up his chosen life work. He married Kate Whitmore, and they have three children. Frank C. Thompson, the youngest son, was born in Ashtabula county, Ohio, and began teaching in the district schools before attaining the age of sixteen. After two years he was made principal of a graded school, a position which he held for five years, when he resigned in order to accept another position in which he continued for five years. He afterward held the office of city comptroller at West Bay City, Michigan,. and later was employed on the farm of Hiram Confer in Greene county, but he soon returned to West Bay City to assist his brother Henry in surveying and civil engineering, and was afterward appointed by the postmaster general to the mail delivery service in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, in which position he has since served. He married Carrie Confer, a daughter of Hiram Confer, then of Yellow Springs, but now a resident of California. For his second wife Mr. Augustus Thompson chose Matilda Hamma, the wedding being celebrated on the 29th of December, 1885. The lady was born in York county, Pennsylvania, and is a daughter of David and Susan (Wolff) Hamma. Her father was born in Pennsylvania of German lineage, on the paternal side, while on the maternal side the line is of English descent. The parents of Mrs. Thompson removed to Ohio during her early girlhood, settling in Richland county, where her father carried on farming. He afterward sold his farm, settling in Greene county, purchasing a tract of land in Miami township. Here he died in 1865 at the age of seventy-seven years, and his wife died some years previous upon the old homestead in Miami township. She was the mother of seven children, but only three of the number are now living. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson make their home in Yellow Springs and are well known there. Mr. Thompson owes his success in life to his own earnest and indefatigable efforts. He has led an upright and honorable life, characterized by loyalty to his country and by fidelity in friendship as well as honor in business relations. ROBERT S. JACOBY. Robert S. Jacoby is numbered among the native sons of Xenia township, Greene county, for here his birth occurred on the 22nd of November, 1842. His parents were Mathew Cory and Phoebe A. ( Jackson) Jacoby, the latter a daughter of General Robert Jackson, who died in Xenia. The father of our subject was born in Xenia township, and for many years was engaged in distiling and milling. He died when about thirty years of age and our subject is the only surviving member of the family of three children. Robert S. Jacoby was educated in the 416 - ROBINSON'S HISTORY OF GREENE COUNTY. township schools and worked upon the home farm until the Civil war began, when with patriotic spirit be offered his services to the government, enlisting in Company D, Seventy-fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, with which he served until the close of the war, when he received an honorable discharge at Camp Dennison, being mustered out with the rank of sergeant. He was a participant in many of the great battles under the command of General Sherman and did not miss a single clay's service in four years of warfare, taking part in all of the encounters in which his regiment was engaged. He was Always found at his post of duty' whether on the picket line or in the firing line, and with a most creditable military record he returned to his home. After the close of the war Mr. Jacoby located upon the old homestead farm in Xenia township and there engaged in the tilling of the soil for an umber of years. He also purchased the gristmill which was erected by his grandfather and has since operated it in connection with agricultural pursuits, being successfully engaged in the manufacture of flour and in the work of til ling the soil. He farms two hundred and fifty acres of good land and his place is regarded as one of the best in the locality. For some years after the war he was also engaged in the grocery business in Xenia and in the agricultural implement business. In 1871 was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Jacoby and Miss Mary C. Humphreys, who was born in Xenia township, Greene county, a daughter of Joseph Humphreys, who was also a native of this county and died at the age of eighty-seven years. Mr. and Mrs. Jacoby have a pleasant home on the old paternal homestead in Xenia township. He is a charter member of Yellow Springs Post, G. A. R., and retains pleasant relations with his old army comrades through this connection. In his political views he is a Republican, having firm faith in the principles of the party and strongly upholding its interests, yet never seeking office as a reward for party fealty. He is today as true to his duties of citizenship as when he followed the starry banner of the nation upon southern battlefields. JOSEPH H. HUSSEY. Joseph H. Hussey owns and operates one hundred and forty acres of land in Jefferson township and is a progressive, wide-awake and diligent farmer. His birth occurred on the old family homestead, August 31, 1856. His father, Christopher Hussey, , was born in Tennessee in the year 1794, while the grandfather, Christopher Hussey, Sr., was a native of North Carolina, born in 1757. When the country became involved in the with war with England, striving for national independence, he joined the colonial forces, thus gallantly fighting in the war of the Revolution. His son was a valued soldier in the war of 1812. When about twelve years of age he was brought by his parents to Jefferson township, Greene county, Ohio, they settling near what is now the village of Bowersville, on the old homestead occupied by J. H. Hussey. There a log house was built, circular in form, which until a few years ago stood as one of the landmarks of the country side, but it has now been replaced by a fine brick residence, one of the most attractive and comfortable farm residences in the township. The grandfather bought twenty-seven hundred acres of land. In his ROBINSON'S HISTORY OF GREENE COUNTY - 417 family were the following children, namely : Thomas, Stephen, Elijah, Nathan, Christopher, Jacob, Polly, Sophia, Nancy, Rebecca and Elizabeth, who came to maturity. Christopher Hussey, Jr„ the father of our subject, acquired his education in the old time log school house near his home, sitting upon the slab seat and resting his feet upon the puncheon floor. He studied his lessons by the light which came through greased paper windows, while the room was heated by an immense fire-place occupying almost one entire end of the building. When eighteen years of age he put aside his text books and ceased his attendance at school, to which he had to walk a distance of three miles both morning and evening. He then began working for his father, but his training previous to this time had not been meager, in fact he worked so steadily in the field that perhaps his entire attendance a.t school would cover only about a complete year. So meager had been his educational privileges that after driving a lot of hogs to Cincinnati to market he was unable to figure up the profits. He worked with, his father until his death and then took control of the large farm, which he continued to cultivate and improve until his own death, owning eleven hundred and twenty-five acres. In early manhood he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Haughey, a native of Jefferson township, Greene county, and they became the parents of nine children, namely : Christopher, Stephen, John, Elijah, Mary, Thomas, Nancy J., and two who died in infancy. The father was again married, after the death of his first wife, his second union being with Miss Catherine Lockhart, a native of Silvercreek township, Greene county, the marriage being celebrated in 1838. In their family were the following children : Nar cissa, Henry, Lydia, Ann, Evelyn and Emma, twins, James, Albert, Flora, Joseph H., Catherine. Emma died in infancy. The father died March 8, 1872, and the mother November 4, 1900. Joseph H. Hussey, whose name introduces this record, acquired his early education in the common schools of the village of Bowersville and later continued his studies in the private schools in the county and state, receiving much better educational privileges than were afforded to many boys of the time and locality. Later he began working for his father, to whom he gave his assistance until the death of his parent. The management of the home farm then devolved upon him and to its further development and improvement he has given. his attention. He has since remodeled the house and barn and has placed many excellent improvements and accessories upon the old homestead, making it a valuable and attractive farm. For about four years he was engaged in the grocery business in Springfield, Ohio, but during the greater part of his life (his attention has been given to agricultural pursuits. When the farm was originally purchased by his grandfather, Christopher Hussey, it contained twenty-seven hundred acres of land, but by division among the heirs and by sale, the present homestead of our subject has been reduced to one hundred and forty acres. At the time of the original purchase the land was bought for one dollar per acre and at the present time it is worth one hundred dollars per acre. In the year 1879 Mr. Hussey was united in marriage to Miss Anna Hall, a native of Clinton county, Ohio, and to them have been born two children,. Frank and Truman, both residing at home with their father. Mr. Hussey is a stanch Republican in politics 418 - ROBINSON'S HISTORY OF GREENE COUNTY. when issues are involved, but at local elections, where the only question before the people is the capability of the candidate to discharge the business of town or county, he votes independently. He is a devout man of unquestioned honor and integrity and, with his wife, holds .'membership in the Christian church at. Bowersville. JOHN H. McPHERSON. John H. McPherson, who is now acceptably filling the office of auditor of Greene county, was born on the 11th of July, 1840, upon the farm where he continued to reside until after the outbreak of the Civil war. At that time Mr. McPherson enlisted in the Union army, with which he served for three years and two months, and was then honorably discharged at Savannah, Georgia; in 1865. Returning to the home farm he then engaged in carrying on agricultural. pursuits in Greene county until 1884, when he left the farm in order to become a factor in the mercantile circles of Xenia., where he engaged in the hardware business as a member of the firm of Williams & McPherson. In 1896 he was elected to the office of county auditor and has since served in that capacity. MARCUS SHOUP. Out of the depths of his mature wisdom, Carlyle wrote: "History is the essence of innumerable biographies." Macaulay has said : "The history of a nation is best told in the lives of its people." It is therefore fitting that the sketches of Greene county's eminent men should find a place in this volume. Marcus Shoup is known as one of the most capable lawyers of the Greene county bar, as a Republican of prominence and as a promoter of many industries which have proved of great value to the city and county while advancing his individual success. He was born in Beavercreek township, Greene county, on the 5th of May, 1869, and is a son of Daniel M. and Maria (Wampler) Shoup. He comes of one of the old pioneer families of Greene county, the ancestral history having long been interwoven with the annals of this portion of the ,state. His paternal great-grandfather, George Shoup, located in Beavercreek township in 1796, having removed to Ohio from Hagerstown, Maryland, which was the old home of his ancestors who had come from 'Switzerland to the new world during the latter part of the seventeenth century. Soon after his arrival George Shoup entered two sections of land in Beavercreek township, and devoted his attention to the development and improvement of the farm. He was also a minister of the German Baptist church, and engaged in proclaiming the gospel throughout his portion of the country, his influence contributing in no small degree to the moral development of his community. Moses W. Shoup, the grandfather of our subject, was born, reared and died on the old family homestead which his father had developed and improved. He was a prosperous farmer, owning about one thousand, acres of land. His life was ever honorable and upright and he became a preacher of the Dunkard church. Daniel M. Shoup, the father of our subject, was born on the old family homestead, September 10, 1822, and there spent his ROBINSON'S HISTORY OF GREENE COUNTY - 421 boyhood clays, in fact, continuing to make his home there until 1854, when he purchased land in Beavercreek township and removed to the farm which has since been his home. Throughout his entire life he has carried on agricultural pursuits, and has prospered in his undertakings, his well directed labors bringing to him creditable success. In early life he was a stanch advocate of the Whig party, and upon its dissolution he joined the ranks of the Republican party, with which he has since affiliated. He, too, is a member and :minister of the German Baptist church. He married Maria Wampler in August, 1844, and' took her as a bride to the Old home farm. She was born in Stark county; Ohio, February 24, 1827, a daughter of Philip and Catherine (Royer) Wampler, who removed from Carroll county, Maryland, to Ohio. They spent one year in Stark county and subsequently they took up: their abode on the Stillwater, in Montgomery county, which was the home of Mrs. Shoup at the time of her marriage. She died in 1900, but the father of our subject is still living. Mr. Shoup began his education in the district schools of Beavercreek township, and was later graduated in the high school of that township. Subsequently he entered the Ohio Normal University at Ada, Ohio, where he spent four years and on the completion of the regular course was graduated in the class of 1888 with the degree of Bachelor of Sciences. He then entered the office of Craighead & Craighead, of Dayton, as a law student, remaining with them for more than a year, when he continued his studies in the office and under the direction of Judge E. H. Munger, of Xenia, Ohio,. with whom he remained until admitted to the bar, on. the 6th of March, 1890. At that time Mr. Shoup opened an Office in Xenia and has since engagd in general practice. Professional advancement is proverbially slow.. The first element of success is perhaps a persistency of purpose, an effort as enduring as the force of gravity. These Mr. Shoup possessess. He also possesses aptitude, character and individuality. He has gained a good clientage which has constantly increased, connecting him with much of the Most important litigation tried in the courts of his district. His careful preparation of cases is supplemented by a power of argument and a forceful presentation of his points, so that he never fails to impress court or jury and has gained many verdicts favorable to his clients. Mr. Shoup has taken his part as an active factor in the Republican party in Greene county. He has served as chairman of the county central committee and of the county executive committee, and has been a delegate to various congressional and state conventions. In 1894 he was elected, without opposition, as prosecuting attorney for Greene county, and three years later was re-elected without opposition for the second term, so that he continued in the office for six years, discharging his duties acceptably to the people and with credit to himself. On the 7th of April, 1902, he was nominated by the Republicans as their candidate for probate judge and in this county a nomination is equivalent to an election on the Republican ticket. While the practice of law has been the real life work of Mr. Shoup, he has yet contributed in a large: measure to commercial and industrial activity and has been the promoter of. many enterprise: and business 422 - ROBINSON'S HISTORY OF GREENE COUNTY. interests of great benefit to his community. In connection with J. W. Neff he was one of the active organizers of the Rapid Transit Company, which was later consolidated with the Dayton & Xenia Traction Company. Mr. Shoup became secretary, treasurer and attorney of the former, which constructed its line and operated it for two years prior to the consolidation. To our subject much credit is due for giving to Xenia better transportation facilities, that being the first electric railway in the county. He also organized the Citizen's Telephone Company and was its president until its consolidation with the Sprrespected cHome 'Telephone Company. In company with others he organized the Xenia Buggy Company, and is now its secretary and treasurer. This is one of the successful manufacturing institutiocommends city, turning out about five hundred vehicles each year and giving employment to about forty men. In connection with J. F. Orr, Mr. Shoup organized the Home Building & Savings Company, in 1894, and it is now the second largest building and loan association in the county. Mr. Shoup has been its attorney from its organization and is also attorney for the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railroad. In 1892 Mr. Shoup was united in marriage to Miss Carrie Bradley, who died the following year. On the 12th of January, 1897, he was joined wedlock to Miss Mary Alabama, of Hillsboro, Ohio. They now have two children, Pauline E. and Catherine L. Fraternally Mr. Shoup is connected with Xenia Lodge, No. 49, F. & A. M., and has also taken the chapter degree. He also belongs to Ivanhoe Lodge, No. 56, K. P., of which he is past chancellor, and is one of the charter members of Xenia. Lodge, No. 668, O. E. In his social and professional life he is a most honored and honorable man. He is likewise a loyal, patriotic American, devoted to the interests of his native land and his community: His life has been a straightforward, honorable and upright one. Indolence is utterly foreign to his nature and his enterprising- and progressive spirit of perseverance,Teleemented by strong mentality, have been the stepping stones by which he has risen to an -eminent position at the Greene county bar. SAMUEL G. ANDREW. One of the most highly esteemed and respecteditizens of Beavercreek township is Squire Samuel G. Andrew, who is successfully engaged in general farming and stock-raising. He has always resided in this county and his life record comthends him to the confidence of those with whom lie has been associated, for he has ever been honorable and reliable in all his relations with his fellow' men. He has lived and labored to goodly ends and has gained a position of distinctive prominence in the county, which he has aided to develop, winning the respect which is . never denied a manBradley'ntegrity and honor are beyond question. Mr. Andrew was born in Xenia town, ship., August 23, 1840, his parents being George and Jane (Quinn) Andrew. His father was a: native of South Carolina, born on the 1st of March, 1791, and during his boyhood came to Greene county, where th.e family has since been a potent factor in public progress and improvement. He early be- ROBINSON'S' HISTORY OF GREENE COUNTY - 423 came familiar with the difficulties of pioneer life and was also familiar with the arduous, task of developing a new farm on the frontier. On the 29th of January, 1817, he married Miss Elizabeth Ann Foster, who was born April 13, 1798. After her death he. was again married on the 22d of December, 1839, to Mrs. Jane Quinn, who by her first marriage had one daughter, Mrs. John B. Lucas. The children of the father's first marriage were: William; Alexander ; Martha, the deceased wife of James Turner ; Robert; William ; John; Elizabeth.; Hugh; and George. The only surviving members of the second marriage are: Samuel of this review, and John Calvin, who resides in Xenia. The father of this family passed away April 22, .1868, at the age of seventy-two years, ten months and ten days. He had witnessed a large part of the growth of his adopted county and had been an active participant in its development, and up-building. Both: he and his wife were members of the First United Presbyterian church in which he served as deacon, doing everything in his power to advance the growth of the church and promote the influence of Christianity. In his business affairs he was quite successful. He started out in life on his own account with almost nothing, taking up his abode .west of the powder mills. He ;there cleared a large tract of land and developed a good farm, becoming the owner of three hundred and twenty acres. of valuable land. In 1854 h.e sold this property and bought two ;hundred and fifty acres upon which his son, Samuel G. Andrew, now resides. The house upon the place is a brick structure which, was erected in. 1842 and was one of the finest farm residences in the entire county. The life record of George Andrew proves. conclusively that success is not a matter, of genius but can be gained as the legitimate reward of earnest, persistent and honorable effort. In his political views he was a Whig until the dissolution of that party, when he joined the rarks of the new Republican party. In the district schools of his native county Samuel G. Andrew pursued his education. He .attended school during the winter month's, for in the summer seasons his services were needed in the work upon the home farm. He did not leave home until the spring of 1864 when he joined Company F, of the One Hundred and Fifty-fourth Ohio Infantry. He had formerly been a member of the National Guards of Xenia. With the regiment he went to the front and participated in the .battle of New Creek, Virginia, and did guard duty throughout he remainder of his term of service, when he was honorably discharged at Camp Dennison in September, 1864. Returning to his home the Squire resumed the work upon the farm. He was married on the 21st of August, 1866, to Miss Keziah Luse, a native of Clark county, Ohio. They had no children of their Own but adopted a daughter, Carrie Romela, who became the wife. of Joseph Hutchison, a resident farmer of Beavercreek township, and their children are: Samuel Andrew' named for the subject of this review, and Louis Bell. Th.e Squire was called upon to mourn the loss of his wife in 1889, her death occurring on the 7th of May of that year, while her remains were interred in the Xenia cemetery. Mr. Andrew was again married in 1889,; his second union being with Mrs. Rachel Jones, a native of this township, who by her first marriage had a son, Daniel 0., who is now living with our subject. Mr. Andrew belongs to the United Pres- 424 - ROBINSON'S HISTORY OF GREENE COUNTY. byterian church, while his wife is a member of the Reformed church. He votes with the Republican party and in 1890 he was elected upon that ticket to serve for one term as justice of the peace. He has a pleasant home in Beavercreek township, having remodeled the old brick house, which was erected sixty-two years ago, and stands in the midst of richly cultivated fields. He is successfully carrying on farming and stock-raising. He has always resided in Greene county and his life record is in many •respects worthy of emulation. His career has been characterized by practical business ability and sturdy common sense, qualities which are too often lacking. His life, too, has been in harmony with his religious belief and his friends throughout the community are many. CLEMENT W. LINKHART. For four terms o two years each Xenia has honored Clement W. Linkhart with the mayoralty of the city and as the chief executive he has largely promoted the city's welfare, improvement and substantial upbuilding. political record is one most commendable. He is known as one of the leading members of the Republican party in Greene county and 'his labors in its behalf have been effective and. earnest. Since casting his first presidential vote for General U. S. Grant, his. zeal and interest in the party have never wavered, but have grown with passing years ,as he has studied more closely into the political situation of the country and viewed its needs from a broader stand-. point. No higher testimonial .of the confidence and trust reposed in him by his fellow townsmen could be given than the fact that he has been continued in the position of the chief executive of Xenia through. four consecutive terms, honoring the city which has honored him through the faithful performance of duty and through his effective labors in promoting its advancement along many lines that contribute to its prosperity, development and attractive appearance. Mr. Linkhart was born in Xenia township, Greene county, on the l0th of October, 1847, his parents being Joseph and Clara (Collier). Linkhart, the former a native of Virginia and the latter of Greene county. The Linkhart family is of German origin, and the grandfather 'of our subject, on leaving his native country, crossed the Atlantic to the Old Dominion. Later he removed to Barnesville,, Belmont county, Ohio, where he remained until the father of our subject was about ten years of age' when he came to Greene county, where he spent his remaining days. Joseph Linkhart was a mechanic and, early in life learned to hew amber. In early manhood he was engaged in cutting ties for th.e Little Miami Railroad and later he cut the timber and built the dam for the Miami Powder Works. He afterward learned the cooper's trade and for years was engaged in the manufacture of powder kegs.. In this county he married. Clara Collier, a native of Xenia township and a daughter of ,Moses Collier, one of the old settlers of Greene county. Unto Joseph and Clara Linkhart were. born nine children, of whom four reached years of maturity : Clement. W.; Joseph, of Colorado; Nettie, who was first married to John Cromwell and ,after his death became the wife of Thomas Madden, of Xenia; and Harry A., who resides in Indiana. The father lived to the age of seventy years and his wife: passed away April 27, 1899, at the age of seventy