ROBINSON'S HISTORY OF GREENE COUNTY - 725 mained the home of the family for many years. Pioneer conditions existed and they experienced all the hardships and difficulties incident to a settlement upon the frontier. Venison was a common dish upon their table, as was wild turkey and other game. After arriving at years of maturity William R. Bickett was married in 1827 to Isabella Alexander, and they became the parents of six children : Adam R., of this review ; Mathew A., a well known farmer of the county; Mary Jane, who became the wife of Solomon Foust, who died a few months later, leaving a son, Edward; Elizabeth Isabella; Lydia Ann, who died when twenty years of age; and Harvey. The parents were devoted members of the United Presbyterian church. The father was a very active and influential man in his community, and at his death many friends mourned their loss. He passed away in 1865 and his wife died April 4, 1883, at the advanced age of eighty-three years, and was laid by his side in the cemetery at Xenia. In the subscription schools Adam Reynolds Bickett began his education and remained at home assisting in the development and cultivation of the farm until 1864, when he abandoned the plow and took up" the rifle in defense of his country, becoming a member of Company D, One Hundred and Fifty-fourth Ohio Infantry as a private. He was at the front for four months and was mustered in and out at Camp Dennison, returning from the front in August, 1864. He had previously belonged to the national guards and had enlisted for five years. After his father's death Mr. Bickett assisted in the operation of the home farm until his marriage, which important event in his life occurred on the 9th of December, 1867, the lady of his choice being Miss Mary Agnes Wright, who was 'born near Oldtown, Greene county, a daughter of John B. and Sidney. (Simpson) Wright. The young couple began their domestic life upon the farm which is now the home of Mr. Bickett. He has made excellent improvements here and now has a valuable and desirable property. He erected a good residence, 'large and substantial barns and commodious outbuildings, his place being now well equipped with all modern accessories and conveniences. Within its borders are comprised one hundred and ninety-six acres and the land is highly cultivated. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Bickett was blessed with three children: Clinton Wright, now deceased; Mary Belle, who is with her father ; and Lydia S., who died at the age of sixteen years. The mother passed away in 1879 at the age of forty-two years and was laid to rest in the cemetery at Xenia. She was a member of the United Presbyterian church and a most estimable lady. On the 18th of January, 1882, Mr.. Bickett was again married, his second union. being with Ruth Anna Kyle, a daughter of Joseph and Anna (Cassill) Kyle. Her father was a native of this county, born near Cedarville, and a son of Judge Samuel Kyle,. who was born in Kentucky but removed to Greene county at a very early date and be came one of the distinguished and influen tial pioneer settlers here. Unto the parents of Mrs. Bickett were born five children : Mary, who died in childhood; Ruth Anna, the wife of our subject ; Alexander C., who served in the Civil war as a member of Company F, Thirty-fourth Ohio Infantry,. and is now living in Cedarville; Jane Eliz- 726 - ROBINSON'S HISTORY OF GREENE COUNTY abeth, the wife of J. W. Hicks, of Kansas; and Samuel A., who was also a member of Company F, Thirty-fourth Ohio Infantry. He was on picket duty with General Sheridan in the Shenandoah Valley at the time that gallant officer made his famous ride. At Salisbury, South Carolina, he was taken prisoner and was the only one of the company captured at that time that returned .alive. His death, however, occurred a very short time after he had reached home, as the result of starvation in the rebel prison. The mother of this family passed away September 30, 1845, at' the age of forty years. The father afterward married Mrs. Haddassah Hunter and they had four children : Joseph, who is now a member of the faculty of the Theological Seminary, at Xenia, Ohio; John Kennedy and Leah M., who are deceased; and Rachael, the wife of Andrew Cresswell, who is living near Ce darville. Mr. Kyle died August 28, 1881, at the age of seventy-two years and his second wife passed away June 14, 1898, at the age of eighty-one. Mr. Bickett and his present wife are leading and influential members of the Second United Presbyterian church of Xenia, of which he has been an elder for eighteen years, and are people of the highest respectability and worth. Throughout The years of his manhood he has carried on .agricultural pursuits and his enterprise and thrift have ever been manifest in the neat :and attractive appearance of his place. His business methods, too, are above question, for he is ever honorable, straightforward .and progressive. The many excellent qualities of heart and mind, which characterize sour subject and his estimable wife have gained for them a circle of friends which is almost co-extensive with their circle of acquaintances. WARREN HAMILTON GLOTFELTER Warren Hamilton Glotfelter is a self-made man, who from an early age has depended upon his own efforts for. a livelihood. His strong purpose and indefatigable industry have brought to him the success which he is now enjoying. He is accounted one of the well-to-do farmers of Sugarcreek township, where he has a good tract of land. His birth occurred upon the farm where he now lives, his natal day being August I, 1855. His parents were Solomon and Lydia (Gerhard) Glotfelter. His father was born in Pennsylvania, August 24, 1804; and was a son of Adam and Elizabeth Glotfelter. About 1816 his grandparents started westward with their family and cast in their lot with the early pioneer settlers of Greene county, Ohio, making their home in Beavercreek township. There the grandfather secured a tract of wild land which he transformed into a good farm, making his home thereon throughout his remaining days. Solomon Glotfelter spent the first twelve 'years of his life in the state of his nativity and then accompanied his parents to Ohio. Here he assisted in the arduous task of developing a new farm and experienced all the hardships and trials which come to those who establish a home upon the frontier far from the comforts which are had in an older civilized‘ district. When only eighteen years of age he was first married, his wedding. being celebrated on the 8th of April, 1824, the lady of his choice being Miss Sarah John. Unto them were born six children, but William is the only one now living. When last heard from his residence was in Menier, Tazewell county, Illinois. After the death of his first wife Mr. Glotfelter was again married, his second union being with Lydia ROBINSON'S HISTORY OF GREENE COUNTY - 727 Gerhard, who was born in Liberty township, Frederick county, Maryland, July 9, 1815. Mr. Glotfelter took up his abode upon the farm on which our subject now resides. It was a tract of forty acres of land and upon it was a log house and log barn. The original cabin now forms a part of the residence, but additions have been made to it and it has been modernized, transforming it into a good comfortable residence. Mr. Glotfelter also erected a good barn and made many other improvements. He devoted his attention to the cultivation of the fields and the years brought to him good harvests. By his second marriage there were three children. Henry Clay, the eldest, born August 22, 1844, married Catherine Benham and resides. in Dayton. He enlisted for one hundred days' service in the One Hundred.. and Fifty-fourth Ohio Regiment during the Civil war and was corporal. Ruffina is the wife of Samuel Benham of Goshen, Indiana, and has two living children, while one son, Jesse A., died December 21, 1901. Solo-mon Glatfelter, the father of our subject, was called to his final rest August 7, 1880. As the years passed he had prospered in his undertakings and he extended the boundary of his forty-acre farm until it comprised about two hundred acres, a fact which indicates that his life was one of industry. His political support was first given to the Whig party and upon its dissolution he joined the ranks of the new Republican party. He and his wife were consistent members of the German Reformed church. Mrs. Glotfelter survives her husband in a ripe old age and makes her home with her son, Warren H., on the old homestead. No event of special importance occurred to vary the routine of farm work for Warren H. Glotfelter in his youth. He enjoyed the pleasures of the play ground, performed the duties of the schoolroom and assisted in the labors of field and meadow. When about nineteen years of age he took charge of the home farm and cared for his father and mother. His previous training well fitted him for this experience and he is known as an enterprising agriculturist. On the 3rd of October, 18.82, in Alpha, Ohio, he was married to Miss Anna S. Volkanand, by the Rev. David Winter, D. D. The lady was born in Alpha, February 20, 1856, and is a daughter of Herman and Elizabeth (Broat) Volkanand, both of whom were natives of Germany, and there reached years of maturity. The father came to America when about twenty-three years of age and located near Xenia, being em-ployed for some time at different places. The mother afterward crossed the Atlantic and they were married in Greene county, Mr. Volkanand continuing to work as a day laborer for some years until he had acquired sufficient capital to enable him to purchase a small tract of land on the Miami river in Beavercreek township. He has added to this tract and is now the possessor of two farms. His life has been one of toil and perseverance and now he can enjoy the fruits of his former labor. In his family were seven children, of whom six are yet living, and Mrs: Glotfelter is the second in order of birth. By her marriage she has be-come the mother of four children : Herman Ray, who was born in Sugarcreek township, July 16, 1883; Clay Roy, born in the same township, July 26, 1885 ; Katie May, born August 10, 1887; and Frank McKinley, born on the 20th of April, 1893. When age gave to Mr. Glatfelter the right of franchise he indicated his political preference by casting his first presidential 728 - ROBINSON'S HISTORY OF GREENE COUNTY. vote in 1876 and since that time he has never wavered in his allegiance to the Republican party. His wife is a member of the German Reformed church and he formerly belonged to Tabor Lodge, I. O. O. F., of Xenia, and he now holds membership relations with Magnetic Council, No. 231, J. O. U. A. M., at Bellbrook. It has often been said that the greater majority of failures are caused by a lack of persistence of purpose, by the turning aside from a given course into other fields of activity and that if more men would persevere in carrying out the work which they first undertook they would be more prosperous. Mr. Glotfelter has always followed farming, having never sought a variation of labor, and he has found that in the cultivation of the field he can gain not only a living but can secure each year some surplus which in the aggregate has made him the possessor of a comfortable competence. ROBERT W. DOUGLAS. Robert W. Douglas is engaged in the practice of law in Xenia and is meeting with success as a representative of the profession, owing to his thorough preparation, close application and marked devotion to his client's interests. He is one of a family of eight children who were born unto John P. and Adeline (McLaughlin) Douglas. The father was a native of Columbiana county, Ohio, and there acquired his education. He was a valued and trustworthy citizen and for nine years filled the position of county clerk to the satisfaction of all the residents of Pike county. In the meantime he taught school during the winter and during vacations, though he made farming his life work and through the tilling of the soil he was enabled in provide his family with a good home. He died in the year 1894. His wife was a daughter of Samuel McLaughlin, who also. followed farming for a livelihood. She still survives. her husband and is now living in Waverly., Ohio. The subject of this review was born in. Scioto county, Ohio, December 18, 1858, and when five years of age accompanied his. parents on their removal to Pike county, this state, where he acquired his education in the common schools and made his home until coming to Xenia, in 1886." When quite a young man he received the appointment of government gauger, continuing to serve in that capacity until 1889. While a. resident of Waverly he also served as both village and county school examiner. He had devoted considerable of his leisure time to the study of law and after removing to Xenia. he gave his entire time to mastering the principles of jurisprudence under the di-. rection of Judge Scroggy, being admitted to the bar in 1891. In 1899 he was licensed. to practice before the supreme court. Through the past eleven years he has practiced in the county seat and has been connected with much important litigation. He has won a number of cases, exciting wide spread interest, and has gained a liberal clientage. In 1896 he was elected justice of the peace in a Republican township and received a large majority, although he is a stanch Democrat. This fact certainly indicates his personal popularity and the confidence reposed in him by his fellow townsmen. For three years he filled the office in a most creditable manner, but he has never sought political preferment to any extent, preferring to give his time and energies en- ROBINSON'S HISTORY OF GREENE COUNTY - 729 tirely to his practice. For pastime he has engaged in the breeding and raising of fine pacers and trotters. He is an excellent judge of horses and always owns a fine roadster, taking great delight in driving a fine horse. Mr. Douglas was united in marriage to Miss Ella Oglesbee, the accomplished daughter of Reece Oglesbee, one of the most progressive and enterprising men of Clinton county in his time, but who died when Mrs. Douglas was a small child. The wedding ceremony was performed December 10, 1887, and their union has been blessed with one child, Reece O. The family have a very attractive home on Monroe street, Orient Hill, and Mr. Douglas occupies double offices in the Allen block, where he attends to the legal interests entrusted to his care. JOHN M. TARBOX. John M. Tarbox, one of the "captains of industry" in Cedarville, long connected with the milling interests here, was a native of York county, Maine, born December 3, 1829, his parents being John and Lucy (Merrill) Tarbox. The father served his country as a loyal soldier in the war of 1812, and in his business career carried on general farming and stock-raising. He and his wife were also natives of York county, Maine, and there both spent their entire lives, the former passing away when about fifty-six years of age, our subject being then a youth of ten, while Mrs. Tarbox had died two years before. Both were members of the Congregatoinal church and were widely and favorably known in the community in which they made their home. In their family were seven children but John M. is the only one yet living. In the public schools of his native county John M. Tarbox, the youngest of the family, pursued his education and there remained until 1849, when he determined to make his home in Ohio and came to Cedarville. He had previously learned the carpenter's trade, which he followed for a short time after coming to Greene county, and then turned his attention to farming, cultivating a tract of land near Cedarville for four or five years. He then began the operation of a sawmill in Cedarville township on the old McFarland place, there remaining for fifteen years, when the water power became exhausted. He then built his present mill in Cedarville and has since continued its operation. In the manufacture of lumber he has found a good business, and his industry, capable management and perseverance have resulted in bringing to him a comfortable competence. In the year 1852, in Cedarville, Mr. Tarbox led to the marriage altar Miss Rachel Nichol, a daughter of John Nichol, of this place. Her father came to Cedarville about 1840 and was long a worthy and valued citizen but is now deceased. Mrs. Tarbox died in February, 1901, and thus the couple, who had traveled life's journey happily together for almost a half-century, were separated. She was a devoted member of the United Presbyterian church. By her marriage she became the mother of six children, four of whom are yet living. Lucy J. is the wife of William H. Barber, a farmer of Cedarville township. Maria is the second of the family. Merrill died at the age of a year and a half. Elizabeth died at the age of ten months. William J. is en- 730 - ROBINSON'S' HISTORY OF GREENE COUNTY. gaged in the sawmill business with his father. He wedded Mary Harbison, and they have three children living,—Janet, Rachel and Ellen. Thomas N., who is the postmaster at Cedarville, married Miss Maggie McMillan, a daughter of Harvey McMillan, deceased, of Cedarville township, and their children are May, Eula and Eva. Mr. Tarbox exercises his right of franchise in support of the men and measures of the Republican party, and has served for two terms as a member of the village council. He is a member of the United Presbyterian church and resides in a pleasant cottage in Cedarville, having many friends in the town and throughout the surrounding district. W. HUNTER BULL. W. Hunter Bull, who is serving as superintendent of the Woodland cemetery of Xenia, is one of the native sons of Greene county, his birth having occurred in East Point district, Xenia township, on the 29th of June, 1846. His father, William Bull, was born in this county, November 5, 1805, his birthplace being near Wilberforce. He represented one of the old pioneer families of this portion of the state. His parents were James and Ann (Gowdy) Bull, whose marriage was the first celebrated in Greene county, and it is said that at least one hundred guests were present. The children born of this union were William, the father of our subject ; John, who died in 1834; Susanna, the wife of James Turnbull; Margaret, the wife of James Hopping ;. James Law ; Robert Scott; Amos; and Rankin. William Bull, the father of Hunter Bull, was educated in the primitive schools of the times and throughout his entire life followed farming. He married Abigail Kyle, a daughter of Joseph Kyle, who was also an agriculturist and engaged in the tilling of the soil until called to the home beyond. Mr. Bull died in February, 1886, while his wife passed away in April, 1888. At the usual age W. Hunter Bull began his education in the common schools near his home and later continued his studies in the Cedarville high school. Under the parental roof he spent the days of his boyhood and youth and, when not occupied with the duties of the schoolroom and after completing his education, he gave his attention to farming. He thus engaged in the work of cultivating the crop best adapted to this climate until 1888, when he took up his abode in Xenia, where he established a grocery store, successfully carrying on business that line until 1892, when he sold out and accepted the position of superintendent of the Woodland cemetery, in which he now served most acceptably for ten years. Neat and orderly is everything within the grounds and the silent city is made a beautiful one under his care. On the 12th of February, 1873, Mr. Bull was married to Miss Anna A. Corry, a daughter of William R. Corry, who was born in Pennsylvania, but when four years of age was brought to this county, where he resided until his death, which occurred in October, 1887. His widow still survives him. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Bull has been blessed with four children : Charles L., Kitty E., Carrie M. and William C. Mr. Bull has ever been a progressive and public-spirited citizen and at the time of the Civil war he manifested his loyalty to the Union by enlisting as a member of Com- ROBINSON'S HISTORY OF GREENE COUNTY - 731 pany A, One Hundred and Eighty-fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, joining the army in February, 1865, when only eighteen years of age. He then served with the Army of the Potomac until the close of hostilities, when he was honorably discharged. The family to which he belongs has been remark-able for its patriotism for generations, his paternal great-grandfather, Richard Bull, being a soldier of the Revolution, and the grandfather, James Bull, having served in the war of 1812. William Bull, the father, while not in the war himself, sent four sons. On the maternal side, Joseph Kyle was a soldier of the war of 1812, and is buried in Woodland, while his father, who was buried at Massies Creek cemetery, where both Richard and James Bull were buried, Was also a soldier of the Revolutionary war. It is also worthy of notice that the son of our subject, Charles L. Bull, is captain of the Xenia company, Ohio National Guard, which he was instrumental in raising and organizing. Mr. Bull has always been a strong Republican and has twice been the candidate of his party for county sheriff. He and his family are members of the Pres-byterian church. He is straightforward in all his dealings, reliable in all life's relations and has many friends beyond Greene county as well as within its borders. DANIEL H. BEAM. Daniel H. Beam, deceased, was for many years a leading and representative citizen of Caesarscreek township, where his birth occurred on the 2nd of February, 1833, his parents being Daniel and Anna (Haines) Beam. The father was born in Pennsylvania and the mother in Augusta county, Virginia, where their marriage was celebrated. They became residents of Caesarscreek township, settling near the stream which gives the township its name, and there they remained throughout the residue of their days, the father carrying on agricultural pursuits. In their family were seven children, but Mrs. Jane St. John is the only one now living. Daniel H. was the fifth in order of birth. The others were: William, Silas, John, Mary and Julia, all of whom died with typhoid fever in 1846, as did the father, the six deaths occurring within five weeks. The mother long survived her husband, passing away in 1882 at the age of eighty-one years. Daniel H. Beam, whose name introduces this record, had such educational priv-ileges as the common schools of that day afforded and at the early age of thirteen years the burden of the responsibility of the care of the family devolved upon him, owing to his father's death. Throughout his entire life he carried on agricultural pursuits and was a progressive and enterprising farmer, whose well directed efforts returned to him a good income. He became quite well-to-do, owning three hundred and fifty-acres of land at the time of his death. On the 21st of December, 1854, Mr. Beam was united in marriage to Miss Susan Keiter, who was born in Caesarscreek township, and was a daughter of Frederick and Mary (Weaver) Keiter, both of whom were natives of Hampshire county, Virginia, where their marriage was celebrated. They came to Greene county, Ohio, taking up their abode on the Wilmington pike in Caesarscreek township, where they spent their remaining days, Mr. Keiter passing away August 10, 1870, at the age of seventy—five years, while his wife died December 18, 1876, also at the age of seventy-five. Both 732 - ROBINSON'S HISTORY OF GREENE COUNTY. were devoted members of the Baptist church and took a very active part in religious work. In their family were twelve children : Elizabeth, Harrison and John, all now deceased ; Mary, the wife of B. Middleton of Iowa ; Margaret, the wife of Elisha Bales of Silvercreek township; Nancy, deceased ; Mrs. Beam ; George, of New Jasper township; Jane, the wife of Joseph Buckwalter of Cedarcreek township; James and Edward, twins, the former in Arkansas, and the latter in Clinton county, Ohio; and Sarah, the wife of Asa Haines of Caesarscreek township. By their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Beam became the parents of eleven children, but their first born died in infancy. William, the second, resides in Clinton county, Ohio. He married Sarah Peacemaker and they have two children, Clyde and Jennie. H. Alva, born August 12, 1858, was educated in common schools and resides on the home farm. Emma is the wife of Charles Hurley of Sugarcreek township and has one child, Leona. Addie died at the age of eight years Luretta is the wife of Thomas Boyd of Spring Valley township and has three children, Mary, Ruth and Samuel. Frank, of Clinton county, married Elizabeth Johnson and has five children, Paul, Edith, Howard, Alva and Flora. Mary is the wife of Frank Woods of this county and has four children, Opal, Beam, and Clarence and Clark, twins. Frederick died in childhood. Albert Dean, born March 2, 1873, resides on the home farm and is now serving as justice of the peace of Caesarscreek township, being the youngest man to hold that office in the county. Flora is the wife of Clarence McKay of Clinton county, Ohio; and has two children, Albert and Eva. Mr. Beam was called to the home beyond September 27, 1893, at the age of sixty years. He belonged to the Methodist Episcopal church, took an active part in its work and served as steward. His wife is also identified with the same denomination. In politics he was a Republican and was ever loyal and true to the principles in which he believed. He was widely known for his unswerving integrity and strong purpose, for his fidelity to the duties of home and citizenship, and wherever known he was held in high esteem. Like his father, Albert D. Beam is a Republican and in the year 1900 was elected justice of the peace so that he is now serving hi that office and in the prompt and faithful discharge of his duties he has won high commendation. He is also active in religious work and is serving as trustee. of the Methodist Episcopal church. Having received a good practical educatior he success fully engaged in teaching school for six years, and he is a well known and highly esteemed young man. In connection with his brother Alva he is now operating the home farm, which comprises four hundred acres of valuable land. The house. was erected in 1878 by their father and is a large and attractive residence. They are extensively engaged in stock-raising and dealing. The family needs no introduction to the readers of this volume, for through many years it has been a prominent one and those who bear the name ever sustain the family reputation for allegiance to all that is honorable and upright. EDGAR ADDISON STORY. Edgar Addison Story is identified with the 'building interests of Bowersville and with real estate dealing there. He is a rep- ROBINSON'S HISTORY OF GREENE COUNTY - 735 resentative of that class of citizens who, while advancing individual success, also promote the public welfare. He was born in Jefferson township, Greene county, about one mile southeast of the village in which he makes his home, the date of his birth being May 16, 1857. His parents were Henry and Ann Eliza (Brown) Story. The father was born in Jefferson township, August 9, 1835, and died of heart disease the 1st of March, 1898. His parents were Alfred and Elizabeth Story, natives of Virginia, whence they came to Ohio in the year 1835, arriving in Greene county in the month of August, .after an overland trip. They settled in the southeastern part of Jefferson townhip near where our subject now resides. The grandfather purchased two hundred acres of timber land for fifty cents per acre and at once began to clear away the meadows and plant the fields. It was an arduous task to cut .down all of the trees and prepare the land for cultivation and so dense was the forest that he even had to fell some trees before there was space enough in which to 'build a cabin home. He erected what is called a double log house and upon the farm which he there developed spent his remaining days, being one of the substantial and respected agriculturists of the community. Both he and his wife were devoted members of the Methodist Episcopal church, their religious belief forming part of their daily lives and molding their relations with their fellow men. In the early days Alfred Story was a Democrat in his political views, but just prior to the Civil war when the Democracy largely favored secession he joined the ranks of the Republican party which stood as the defender of the Union. In his family were ten children, seven sons and three daughters. Henry Story, the father of our subject, was the youngest of the family that reached mature years. His birth occurred a few days after the arrival of his parents in this county, and here he spent his entire life. The children all died under the age of twenty-six years, with the exception of Robert, who was the eldest of the family, and Henry. The former died in Greenfield, Ohio, in March, 1896. In the common schools of Jefferson township Henry Story pursued his education, although his privileges in that respect were somewhat limited, as his services were needed upon the home farm, he being there employed until his marriage. On the 2d of June, 1856, he was joined in wedlock to Miss Ann Eliza Brown, and unto them were born five children : Edgar A., whose name introduces this review ; Walter G., who for fourteen years has been in the employ of the Methodist Book Concern in Bellevue, Kentucky; William A., who is a bookkeeper in the employ of the Union Central Life Insurance Company of Cincinnati, Ohio; Elmer E., a school teacher, having for eight years had charge of the children's department of the Greene County Infirmary ; and Clara Roberta, who married Harry Wilson, an engineer on the Cincinnati & Muskingum Valley Railroad, now a part of the Panhandle system, residing in Lancaster, Ohio. When the father of our subject was married the grandfather gave him a small tract of land and upon it he began his domestic life, adding to it as the years passed until at one time he owned one hundred and eighteen acres. This he cultivated and improved until after the inauguration of the Civil war, when he could no longer content himself at home, his country being endangered. Accordingly in August, 1861, he enlisted at Xenia, Ohio, 736 - ROBINSON'S HISTORY OF GREENE COUNTY. in Company A, Ninety-fourth Ohio Infantry, as a private, to serve throughout the entire year, or for three years. In 1864 he was honorably discharged in Columbus, having faithfully aided the Union troops through three years. He then returned to his home and remained upon the old home place until 1875, when he sold that property and purchased another farm that is now owned by G. N. Perrill. This he operated until 1891, when he sold his land and removed to Lancaster, Ohio, which was his place of residence until September, 1896. At that date he came to Bowersville, where he spent the residue of his days, passing away on the 1st of March, 1898. In politics he was a Republican, and had served as trustee and in other township offices. An earnest Christian man, he was a very active and influential member of the Meth odist Episcopal church and had filled many of its offices. His widow still survives him and is living in Bowersville at the age of sixty-five years. She was the daughter of William G. and Elizabeth Brown, natives of Virginia, where Mr. Story was also born. Her father and. his family came to Clinton, Ohio, about 1838, and the following spring took up their abode in Jefferson township, where Mr. and Mrs. Brown remained until they were called to their final rest, the former passing away in 1884, at the age of eighty-two years, while his wife died in 1862, at the age of sixty-one years. Mr. Story, whose name forms the caption of this record, pursued his studies in the district schools of Jefferson township, until he had mastered the common branches of English learning and in 1875 he matriculated in the Western University at Delaware, Ohio, where he remained for a year. He then returned home, living with his parents until 1880, when he made prep aration for a home of his own by marriage, the lady of his choice being Anna S. Wilson, one of the native daughters of Jefferson township. Her parents, David L. and Mahala (Aldridge) Wilson, both died in the village of Bowersville. The home of our subject and his.wife have been blessed with six children: Fred Rosebrook, Jessie, Audra; Paul and Harry, all of whom are under the parental roof, and one child now deceased. In the fall of 1875 Edgar Addison Story began learning the carpenter's trade and has followed it continuously since, being now actively associated, with building interests in Bowersville. He has erected a number of houses here and also a business block in the town, and deals extensively in real estate. He buys land on which he erects a residence, then sells the property. In this way he has contributed to the improvement of the village as well as to his individual success. In politics he is a Republican, and at the time of the incorporation of Bowersville, he was elected its clerk, which position he has since filled. A member of the Odd Fellows' Society, he has three times filled all of its offices. His wife belongs to the Methodist Protestant church, and both are widely and favorably known in the community. Mr. Story belongs to one of the oldest pioneer families of the county. Two-thirds of a century ago his grandfather became identified with the work of progress and improvement here, and this work is now carried on by our subject, who is known as a reliable and honorable business man, having a good knowledge of the vocation which he has chosen as a life work and living faithfully up to the terms of his contract. ROBINSON'S HISTORY OF GREENE COUNTY - 737 CLINT F. LOGAN. Clint F. Logan, who is filling the position of city clerk in Xenia and is a popular resident of this place, was born in Poland, Ohio, April 26, 1849. The family is of Scotch-Irish descent and the paternal grandfather of our subject was born on the Emerald Isle, but when a young boy he left that land and, with an older sister and her husband, took passage on a westward bound sailing vessel, from which he landed on American shores. His brother-in-law then bound him out until he became of age, and after he had attained man's estate he followed farming for a livelihood, making that pursuit his chief occupation until his death. His son, William Logan, the father of our subject, was born in Virginia, May 11, 1806, and when he became connected with the business world he followed contracting on an extensive scale, making a specialty of the construction of large buildings, such as courthouses and churches. He gained a wide reputation for his skill and ability along those lines and many important structures in. Ohio were erected by him. He was brought to this state by his parents when only six years of age, the family locating in Poland, where he spent many years. He married Miss Mary Ann McKnabb, a daughter of Patrick McKnabb, who was born in Scotland and died in the United States. The father of our subject departed this life in 1890 and the mother passed away the following year. In their family were ten children, of whom five are still living. Born and reared in Poland, Ohio, Mr. Logan of this review there acquired his education, and being anxious to earn his own livelihood he accepted a clerkship in a hardware store in Youngstown, Ohio. He afterward worked for the Illinois Central Railroad Company, remaining in that employ until 1869, when he became connected with the New York, Pennsylvania & Ohio Railroad Company as telegraph operator at Hub bard, Ohio. After a year, however, he turned his attention to the coal business in Kentucky, where he remained for three years, and in 1877 he took up his abode in Xenia, Ohio, where he has remained since. He engaged in the plumbing business as a member of the firm of Karons & Logan, a. partnership which existed until 1891, when Mr. Logan was elected city clerk on the Republican ticket. He is still, serving in that capacity and his course has been one which has gained for him high commendation.. He was also tendered the position of secretary of the Woodland cemetery by the board of directors and accepted it, and he is likewise secretary of the workhouse. Mr. Logan was united in marriage to-Miss Amber R. Barnes, a daughter of Henry Barnes, of Xenia, who was a prominent and influential citizen. He served for four years as county treasurer and four years as sheriff of Greene county. The wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Logan was celebrated November 18, 1879, and four daughters have been born unto them : Mary R., who in June, 1901, became the wife of C. Wharton ; Henrietta T.; Sabra M. and Elizabeth J. The family are members of the Methodist Episcopal church and have a pleasant and attractive home at No. 4, Columbus avenue. Fraternally Mr. Logan is connected with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Benevolent and Protec tive Order of Elks and the National Union. In his political affiliations he is a Repub- 738 - ROBINSON'S HISTORY OF GREENE COUNTY. lican, and warmly endorses the principles of the party. It was on that ticket that he was chosen to his present position as city ,clerk, in which capacity he is now capably :serving, discharging his duties with promptness and fidelity. ADONI JONES. Adoni Jones, a well known farmer of :Spring Valley township, residing on the Cincinnati pike, was born in Colerain town--ship, Hamilton county, Ohio, November 2, 1846. On the paternal side he was of Welsh and German lineage. His parents were William F. and Ann (Heath) Jones, the former born in Butler county, Ohio, March 13, 1809, and the latter in Leicestershire, England, April 12, 1820. Mrs. Jones was a maiden of twelve summers when her parents, William and Sarah Heath, crossed the Atlantic to America, taking up their abode in Hamilton county, Ohio, where she became acquainted with Mr. Jones, their marriage being celebrated in October, 1841. The father of our subject was a cooper by trade and followed that pursuit for some years, but subsequently abandoned it and purchased a farm in Hamilton county, there spending his remaining days. Upon the old homestead in that county the subject of this review was reared to manhood, assisting in the labors of the fields and meadows during the periods of vacation, while in the winter months he attended the common schools. In 1881 he came to Spring Valley township and was here married on the 24th of May, of that year, to Miss Esther Ferguson, the esti mable daughter of Edward and Ann M. (Medskere) Ferguson. Her father was born in Frederick county, Virginia, June 2, 1809, and when twenty-one years of age came to Greene county in company with his parents, Samuel and Mildred (Garrison) Ferguson. The grandfather of Mrs. Jones, Samuel Ferguson, was a native of Scotland, and at an early date located in Virginia. His wife was of Irish extraction. Mrs. Jones was born and reared in Spring Valley township, and the farm upon which she and her husband are living was left to her by her aunt Esther, or Hettie, as she was usually called. She had married Ivy Mendenhall, who died. September 20, 1875, leaving no children. Mrs. Mendenhall reared a sister of Mrs. Jones, Lucinda C. Ferguson, who became the wife of Thomas Worley and now resides near Mound Valley, Kansas. For some time Mrs. Jones made her home with her aunt, and upon the death of the latter inherited the old homestead according to the terms of the will. Mr. Jones has since remodeled the barn, has erected other buildings and has enclosed the place with a modern iron fence. Neatness and thrift characterize everything about the farm and indicate the careful supervision of our subject. Three children have been born unto Mr. and Mrs. Jones : Pearl Anna, who is a student in Jacob's Commercial College in Dayton ; Myrtle M. and Iva Luella. The parents are members of the Baptist church at Mercer's Run, and Mr. Jones is serving as one of the deacons. He exercises his right of franchise in support of the men and measures of the Democratic party. Both he and his wife are held in high esteem throughout the community, for their ROBINSON'S HISTORY OF GREENE COUNTY - 739 lives have ever been such as to commend them to the confidence and good of all. WILLIAM C. CLINE. William C. Cline, now deceased, was one of the well known farmers of Beavercreek township, his home being near Alpha. He spent almost his entire life there, and his splendid characteristics won him the respect of all with whom he came in contact. He was born in Beavercreek township December 20, 1829, his parents being Adam and Barbara (Herring) Cline. His father was a native of Pennsylvania, while his mother's birth occurred in Germany. They became pioneer settlers of this county, taking up their abode just north of Alpha on the farm that is now owned by Mrs. Dine, the widow of our subject. There they spent their remaining days and were laid to rest in the Beavercreek cemetery. They held membership in the Reformed church, and died in that faith, the father passing away February 2, 1854, while the mother's death occurred on the 7th of May, 1865, at the age of sixty-nine years. William C. Cline pursued his education in the common schools of his native township and early was drawn to the work of the farm, remaining with his parents until his marriage, which important event in his life occurred on the 3d of August, 1858, the lady of his choice being Miss Nancy Ann Harner, who was born in Beavercreek township October 12, 1834, and is a daughter of John and Magdalene (Haines) Harner. Her father was a native of Bath township, Greene county, while her mother was born in Beavercreek township. The-paternal grandparents of Mrs. Cline were John and Sarah (Koogler) Harner. Their son, John Harner, pursued his education in Bath township, and for a time resided in that locality, but after his marriage removed to Beavercreek township, where he spent several years. He afterward resided for several years near the village of Bell-brook, Ohio, and the last few years of his. life were passed in Beavercreek township. Both he and his wife were laid to rest in. Beavercreek cemetery. His death occurred on the 6th of April, 1873, when he was sixty-seven years of age, while his wife. was called to her final home on the 6th of June, 1876, at the age of sixty-eight years. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Harner were born twelve children, of whom six are now living : Simon, who resides in Michigan; John, who makes his home near Xenia; Calvin, who is also living in Michigan ; Mrs. Margaret Wolf, who makes her home in Bath township; Nancy, the widow of William C. Cline; and Miss Catherine Hamer, who resides with her sister, Mrs. Dine. The parents were consistent Christian people,, holding membership with the Reformed church, and Mr. Harner was a Republican in his political views. One of the brothers of Mrs. Cline, William Harner, was a member of the One Hundred and Tenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, becoming an officer in that division of the army. He proved a loyal soldier, and at length he laid down. his life on the altar of his country, being killed in the battle of the Wilderness. After the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Cline they began their domestic life upon the farm north of Alpha, where they re- 740 - ROBINSON'S HISTORY OF GREENE COUNTY. mained for a number of years, and in 1868 they took up their abode in the village, where Mr. Cline lived a retired life throughout his remaining days. He had purchased a nice home in Alpha and there he enjoyed a well earned rest. For a number of years he was actively associated with agricultural pursuits and through his careful management and unfailing diligence he won a competence which enabled him to put aside business cares. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Cline was blessed with the following named children : Lina, who married Horace Ankeney and has seven children, Florence, Samuel, Alfred, Elizabeth, William M., Herman C. and Rachel H. ; Jessie, the deceased wife of Lewis Ankeney, by whom she had six children, Fred C., William Nelson, John Blaine, Catherine, Lewis and ,Jessie L. ; Maggie, the wife of Thomas Lehman, a resident of Dayton, Ohio, by whom she has three children, Jonathan Cline, Honora and Thomas C. ; William, who resides with his mother and married Miss Flora Routzong; Maud, also at home; and .John, who has departed this life. At the time of his death Mr. Cline owned about five hundred acres of valuable land. He was very successful in business affairs and was thus enabled to leave his family in comfortable circumstances. He died October. 6, 1875, when more than seventy-five years of age, his birth having occurred December 20, 1829. He. was then laid to rest in Beaver cemetery. In politics he had been a Republican, and had ever been an upright, honorable man who enjoyed in a high measure the warm regard of his friends. The estate is still owned by Mrs. Cline, who capably superintends her business affairs. She is a member of the Reformed church and is widely and favorably known in Greene county. The life record of Mr. Cline proves that success is not a matter of genius, but can be won through earnest and indefatigable effort. His example is one well worthy of emulation and his life record well deserves a place upon the pages of the history of his native county. JAMES L. RANEY. After years of activity and honorable connection with agricultural interests James L. Raney retired to private life and took up his abode in Xenia, where his last days were passed. He was one of a family of ten children born unto James and Martha (Her) Raney. His birth occurred in Virginia, but when only a year old he was brought by his parents to Greene county, Ohio, the family settling near Cedarville, where the father died. In his youth our subject worked in the fields through the summer months and in the winter season attended school. His childhood' was passed on the home farm, and after he had completed his education he engaged in teaching school, a profession which he followed for two and one-half years after his marriage. He then turned his attention to agricultural pursuits, and in addition to the cultivation of the crops best adapted to the climate he engaged in raising stock. In all his business undertakings he was enterprising and progressive, and he also possessed strong resolution and untiring energy, which enabled him to carry forward to successful completion whatever he commenced. In ROBINSON'S HISTORY OF GREENE COUNTY - 741 1892 his health began to fail, and having acquired considerable means he purchased property in Xenia and removed to this city, where he lived in retirement until called to his final rest. Mr. Raney married Miss Mary J. McCoy, a daughter of Robert and Nancy (Davis) McCoy. Mr. McCoy learned the carpenter's trade in early life and throughout the years of his manhood followed it as a source of income. He died about 1860. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Raney was blessed with two children, who are yet living—William E. and Anna B., and they also lost four children, one of whom, Joseph H., died at the age of eighteen years. The two who still survive are yet at home with the mother in a pleasant residence at No. 331 East Market street. Mrs. Raney has in her possession an old chair which she prizes very highly, it having belonged to her grandfather, to whom it was given by Whitelaw Reid's mother. Mr. Raney was a member of the Presbyterian church, to which his family also belongs. He was called to his final rest August 9, 1900. His life was ever upright and honorable. He had served as an elder in his church for many years and had taken an active interest in all that tended to promote the welfare of his community along material, social, intellectual and moral lines. In politics he was a Republican and as every true American citizen should do kept well informed on the questions and issues of the day, but he never sought or desired office. Throughout the years of his manhood he was true to the principles that tend to develop an upright character. Men of sterling worth recognized in him a kindred spirit and he enjoyed uniform regard by reason of his fidelity to Christian principles. EDWARD M. SMITH. Edward M. Smith is one of the most popular and widely known citizens of Xenia. For many years he stood as a defender of the rights and liberties of his fellow townsmen, both as a member of the police force and as chief of police. Energetic, prompt and notably reliable in the discharge of his duty, he proved a most capable officer, winning the commendation of all law abiding citizens. He is one of Xenia's native sons, his birth having occurred on the 3d of June, 1859, his parents being Adam L. and Sarah (Gano) Smith. The father was a native of Edinburgh, Scotland, and after acquiring his education there learned the painter's trade. When he had reached the age of nineteen he determined to try his fortune in America, and crossing the Atlantic took up his abode in Clifton, Ohio, where he followed his chosen occupation for a number of years, after which he removed to Xenia, where he resided until his death, which occurred in 1899. His wife passed away in 1901. They were the parents of nine children. Under the parental roof the subject of this review spent the days of his boyhood and youth, and in the common and high schools pursued his education. He learned the molder's trade, which he followed for several years, and then became a member of the police force of the city, acting in that capacity for fourteen years, when his faithfulness and ability won him promotion to the rank of chief of police. At that time he was presented with a handsome gold star, about the size of a silver dollar and artistically engraved with the letters "E. M. S." and "Presented by the citizens of 742 - ROBINSON'S HISTORY OF GREENE COUNTY. Xenia, May 20, 1898." In the .center of the star is a large beautiful diamond, pure white, and weighing more than a caret. This was given to him in recognition of his faithful service as an officer and was also a tribute to his personal worth and popularity from friends who had known him long and intimately and respected him for his sterling worth and repoiced in his advancement. Mr. Smith was united in marriage to Miss Mary Crumbaugh, a daughter of Samuel Crumbaugh, and unto them have been born the following children : Ferol Erma, Leon, Bernice, Mary and Ruth. Mr. Smith is a member of the Baptist church, his wife of the Methodist Episcopal church, and his children all belong to the Presbyterian church. In his political views Mr. Smith is a stalwart Republican and takes a deep interest in the growth and success of his party. He belongs to Xenia Lodge, No. 49, & A. M.; Xenia Chapter, No. 36, R. A. M.; the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and is regarded as a valued representative of these organizations. His loyalty in citizenship, his fidelity to public duty, his reliability and his sterling worth make him one of the esteemed and valued citizens of Xenia. JUDGE THOMAS E. SCROGGY. As a distinguished member of the bar, as an honored veteran of the Civil war, and as a judge On the bench, Thomas E. Scroggy is so well known that he needs no introduction to the readers of this volume. His career has ever conferred honor and dignity upon the profession and civic organizations with which he has been associated, and there is in him a weight of character, a native sagacity, a far-seeing judgment and a fidelity of purpose that command the respect of all. The Judge was, barn in Warren county,. Ohio, on the 18th of March, 1843, and is a son of John and Lucy (Northrup) Scroggy, the former a native of New Jersey and the latter of Connecticut. The father was born February 5, 1780, and in early life learned the miller's trade, working both as miller and millwright in connection with agricultural pursuits. Emigrating westward he-took up his abode in Mount Holly, Ohio, where he operated a sawmill for a number of years. Subsequently he removed to Canbytown, Ohio, where he built a mill, conducting it for some time. He afterward became a resident of Harveysburg, Warren county, and it was there that our subject was born. John. Scraggy was twice married, and by each union had eight children, but none are living in Greene county with the exception of the Judge. The father died on his farm, near Harveysburg, at the age of seventy-seven years, and the mother passed away while visiting her son, Judge Scraggy, in Xenia, in 1872, when sixty-six years of age. In the schools of Harveysburg the Judge obtained his early education and when a boy of fourteen years began learning the carriage-maker's trade. He was eighteen years of age when the Civil war was inaugurated. Aroused by a spirit of patriotism, he of fered his services to the government in May, 1861, responding to the first call for seventy-five thousand volunteers. He became a member of Company B, Twelfth Ohio In- ROBINSON'S HISTORY OF GREENE COUNTY - 745 fantry, but when the time came to be mustered into the United States service he was rejected on account of his youth. There having been forty-nine volunteers in excess of the quota the older and larger men were accepted. In July, however, lie again enlisted and became a member of Company H, Thirty-ninth Ohio Infantry, being mustered in at Camp Dennison, near Milford. The regiment was assigned to guard the North Missouri Railroad, being stationed at Mexico, Macon City and Utica, Missouri. From Utica the Union troops were ordered to the relief of Mulligan, but when within six miles of Lexington that commander surrendered to General Price. The Confederates— a force of six thousand men—then crossed the Missouri river and the regiment was almost captured, but managed to escape and went into camp near sundown on Prospect Heights, from which point they could see the Confederate flag floating over Lexington, and thus knew that Colonel Mulligan had surrendered his post. About o'clock at night, having been aroused by the rebel advance, they started to Liberty, where they remained until the afternoon of the following day. In the meantime, General Sturgis sent to Kansas City for transports, and as the Confederates were in pursuit, the troops with whom Judge Scroggy was connected went from Liberty to Liberty Landing, a distance of four miles, which they made in double-quick time, throwing away all their baggage except the knapsacks and their personal belongings, even to the cooking utensils. They were met by transports at Liberty Landing and when they had proceeded up the Missouri river for a distance of a mile and a half, the advance Confederate troops could be seen distinctly at the landing. From Kansas City they proceeded to Springfield, Missouri, and on to Sedalia and Syracuse, guarding the Missouri Pacific Railroad at its western terminus. They spent the winter at the latter point and in the spring proceeded to St. Louis and thence to Commerce, down the Mississippi river and on to New Madrid, where the Judge took part' in his first regular engagement. He also participated in the capture of prisoners at Island No. 10, and from there went to Fort Pillow and on to Pittsburg Landing by transports on the Mississippi and Tennessee rivers. Proceeding to Corinth with his command he participated in the siege of the city and the Thirty-ninth Ohio was the first regiment to enter the works there. On to Booneville and to Camp Clear Creek, from there to Iuka, Mississippi, where the rebel forces under General Price came upon them so that they fell back to Corinth, such was their next move. Under General Rosecrans they marched back to Iuka, where they met and defeated the Confederate forces in battle. Later the Thirty-ninth Ohio participated in the battle of Corinth, facing the desperate charge of the Confederates under Colonel Rogers of the Second Texas on Fort Robinett. Judge Scroggy participated in every engagement in which the Thirty-ninth Ohio took part until the 4th of July, 1864, when, in an assault on the rebel fortifications at Nicojack Creek, he was shot through the right lung. For three months afterward he lay in the hospital at Marietta, Georgia, and then started northward, but had to remain for a time in the hospital at Nashville. He had forty-two pieces of bone taken from his body. His brother was summoned to what all supposed would be the death-bed of the Judge. It was found .practicable, however, to remove him to his home, but for six 746 - ROBINSON'S HISTORY OF GREENE COUNTY. months thereafter he was confined to his bed. After being able to leave home he received his discharge and was mustered out at Camp Dennison. When he had somewhat recovered from his injuries Mr. Scroggy secured a clerkship in a dry-goods store in his home town of Harveysburg. In June, 1865, he arrived in Xenia, where he engaged in the grocery business, which he conducted until January, 1866. He then entered into partnership with his father-in-law in the millinery business and was thus engaged until 1871. In the meantime he read law under the direction of Hugh Carey and Judge C. C. Shearer, then constituting the firm of Carey & .Shearer. While a law student he was elected to the office of justice of. the peace of Xenia township in 1869, and served in that capacity for three years. On the 8th of September, 1871, he was admitted to the bar and at once entered upon practice, since which time he has given his attention to his legal work, being an active practitioner until 1891, when he was elected judge of the court of common pleas. His diligence and energy in the preparation of his cases, as well as the earnestness, tenacity and courage with which he defended the right as he understood it, challenged the highest admiration of his associates. He invariably sought to present his argument in the strong, clear light of common reason and sound, logical principles. His record on the bench has been in harmony with his record as a man and a lawyer, his decisions being strictly fair and impartial, and his course being such as to uphold the dignity of his profession. He has never been a politician in the sense of office-seeking, although he has served for three terms as city clerk and for three terms as city solicitor. In January, 1866, the Judge was married to Steela Ledbetter, a daughter of Robinson and Keziah Ledbetter. They became the parents of one son, Earl, who died at the age of ten months, and Mrs. Scroggy died December 14, 1887. On the 4th of February, 1892, the Judge wedded ,Mary Bloom, of Xenia; a daughter of Wendell and Margaret Bloom, and in this city they have a very pleasant and attractive home, whose doors always stand hospitably open for the reception of their many friends. Fraternally the Judge is connected with Xenia Lodge, No.. 49, F. & A. M.; Xenia Chapter, No. 36, R. A. M., and to the Council, having been identified with the order since 1866. He likewise belongs to the Grand Army Post of Xenia, of which he is a charter member, and of the Union Veteran Legion, and the Xenia Lodge of Elks, and is an honorary member of the Junior Order of American Mechanics. He has traveled quite extensively in Europe and in the United States from coast to coast. He has ever occupied a prominent position in the foremost rank of the legal practitioners of the Buckeye state. His life has been one of untiring activity, and has been crowned with a high degree of success, yet he is not less esteemed as a citizen than as a lawyer, and his kindly impulses and charming cordiality of manner have rendered him exceedingly popular among all classes. The favorable judgment which the world passed upon him in his early years has never been set aside nor in any degree modified. It has, on the contrary, been emphasized by his careful conduct of important litigation, his candor and fairness in the presentation of cases, his zeal and earnestness as an advocate, and the generous commendation he has received from his con- ROBINSON'S HISTORY OF GREENE COUNTY - 747 temporaries, who unite in bearing testimony as to his high character and superior mind. WILLIAM HARVEY OWENS. One of the residents of Cedarville, numbered among the native citizens of that place, is William Harvey Owens, whose birth there occurred on the 7th of April, 1848. He is a son of Henry and Eleanor Jane (Crawford) Owens. The father was a native of Virginia, born near Winchester, who when a young man came to Ohio, set-tling in Greene county near Cedarville, where he followed the blacksmith's trade which he had previously learned. He continued his work in the smithy until 1859, when he removed to a farm in Cedarville township, thereon making his home until -his death. He devoted his energies to the tilling of the soil and to the raising of -stock, and his place, which was located about a mile and a half south of Cedarville on the Jamestown pike, became one of the well improved properties of the locality. Mr. Owens served as a member of the school board for a number of years, and was a citizen deeply interested in the general welfare. He voted with the Republican party, and in. his religious faith was a Methodist, and for a number of years served as steward of the church to which he belonged. passed away in 1900, at the advanced age of eighty-five years, and thus a long, useful and honorable career was ended. His wife passed away upon the old home farm seven years ago. She was born near Culpeper, Virginia, and both are buried in Cedarville township. In their family were twelve children, seven are yet living upon the old home place, the subject of this re-view being the eldest. The others are: Martha, Thomas, Charles, Marietta, Calvin and Reid. Those who have passed away all died in early life. At the usual age William H. Owens became a student in the public schools in Cedarville. He remained upon his father's farm until about twenty years of age and during that time assisted in the work of field and meadow, but just before he at-tained his majority he began learning the blacksmith's trade in Cedarville and has since followed that pursuit in this town. He is an industrious and energetic workman and his capable and honorable dealings have secured to him success in his undertakings. As a companion and helpmate upon life's journey Mr. Owens chose Miss Harriet R. Iliff, of Cedarville, a daughter of Wesley Iliff, who was a lime burner, but is now deceased. The wedding was celebrated on the 11th of April, 1876, and the marriage has been blessed with two children, Mabel, who was born in Cedarville township; and Harry, who is now a stu-dent in the Cedarville College. Mr. Owens is identified through membership relations with the Methodist church and takes a deep interest in the growth and development of this denomination. Fra-ternally he is connected with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, belonging to the lodge in Cedarville, in which he has filled all the chairs. At the present time he is serving as one of its trustees. He votes with the Republican party and has been honored with a number of local offices. For three terms he has served as a member of the school board, for two terms was a 748 - ROBINSON'S HISTORY OF GREENE COUNTY. member of the village council and at the present time he is serving as township treasurer, having filled this position for two years. He is well known in the community in which he has always lived, having a wide circle of friends here. CHARLES F. HAGLER. Charles F. .Hagler resides about four miles southeast of Xenia and is accounted one of the wide-awake, intelligent and progressive farmers of Xenia township. He was born on the old family homestead in this township, July 24, 1856, his parents being William Leonard and Mary L. Hagler, who are represented on another page of this work. No event of special importance occurred to vary the routine of farm life for him in his boyhood and youth. He performed the duties of the school room, enjoyed the pleasures of the play ground and assisted in the work of field and meadow. He remained at home until thirty-two years of age, but prior to this time he operated rented land, and in partnership with his brother, Moses A. Hagler, he purchased one hundred acres and afterward an additional tract of one hundred and eighteen acres. Eventually they dissolved partnership, our subject taking the last tract purchased. On the 7th of April, 1887, Mr. Hagler chose as a companion and helpmate on life's journey Miss Jennie Crawford, a daughter of Robert and Jane (Cherry) Crawford. Her father was born in County Tyrone, Ireland, and was a son of James and Nancy (Harper) Crawford, the former also a na tive of the northern section of the Emerald Isle, while the mother was of Scotch lineage. They had sailed from Londonderry in an old man of war called. John Bushman and commanded by Captain Ward. After a voyage of five weeks, two-of which were spent upon a sandbar off the coast of England, they arrived at Philadelphia, and from there made an overland trip with a wagon and six horses to Pittsburg, proceeding thence down the Ohio river by boat to Cincinnati and by wagon across the state to Xenia. In the family were six children, but only two are now living, Alexander and Harper, who arc residents of Xenia. Robert Crawford, the father of Mrs. Hagler, died January 30, 1892, at the age of seventy years, and his wife passed away November 30, 1891, at the age of seventy-two years, the remains of both being interred in Xenia cemetery. In their family were five children : Elizabeth, who resides in Washington, Ohio; James Andrew, also a resident of Washington; Mrs. Hagler ; Della, the wife of J. H. Lackey, of Jamestown ; and Emma, who died April 25, 1873, at the age of fifteen years. The parents were both members of the United Presbyterian church, and Mr. Crawford was a stanch Republican and held the office of township trustee for a number of years. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Hagler was blessed with four children, but two of the number died in infancy. Those still living are Mary Jane and Charles Crawford. After their marriage they removed to their present home, and Mr. Hagler has made many substantial improvements which add to the value and attractive appearance of the place. In his political views he is a Re- ROBINSON'S HISTORY OF GREENE COUNTY - 749 publican, but has never been an aspirant for office. Both he and his wife are members of the First United Presbyterian church of Xenia, and throughout the community they have a wide acquaintance, having long resided here. JOHN D. COLLINS. John D. Collins, of Sugarcreek township, was horn in Warren county, Ohio, December 3, 1863, and is a son of James W. and Martha (Whittington) Collins. His paternal grandfather, Henry Collins, was the first of the family to come to Ohio and located upon the farm where Miami City, a suburb of Dayton, now stands. This was a few years before the Civil war, and soon after the John Brown raid James W. Collins also arrived in Ohio, remaining for a time in Dayton, after which he removed to Warren county. He was born near Charleston, West Virginia, as was the mother of our subject, his natal day being in October, 1831. Their marriage was celebrated in West Virginia and thence they came to Ohio. The father remained in Warren county until our subject was about thirteen years of age, when with his family he removed to Centerville. He always rented land, but is now living retired in the city of Dayton. His wife passed away when our subject was about eighteen years of age. In their family were seven children, namely : Richard H., who married Margaret Allen and died in Centerville; Anna, a resident of Dayton; Franklin L. , who married Florence Troen and resides in Montgomery county with his wife and two children ; John D. ; Charles, of Dayton, who married Isaphine Schank and resides in Dayton; Harry C., who wedded Caroline Worth, by whom he has one child and also makes his home in Dayton; and Eden S., a resident of the same city. In the public schools John D. Collins became familiar with the branches of English learning which fit one for life's practical-duties. About the time of his mother's death he started out in life on his own account, and for seven years he engaged in cultivating land on shares, making a specialty of the raising of tobacco. This he followed in Montgomery and Warren counties. On the 7th of June, 1888, Mr. Collins was united in marriage, on the farm on which he now resides, to Miss Alice J. Owens, who was born near Greencastle, Indiana, December 4, 1867, a daughter of Ira S. and Malinda (Middleton) Owens. She was only about two years of age when her mother died, and afterward her father returned from Indiana to Ohio, going to the home of his mother in Yellow Springs. Mrs. Collins then lived with her grandmother until her father married again. After the marriage of Sour subject he began cropping and raising tobacco in different places until he rented the farm upon which he now resides. In 1891. he purchased this property, at first becoming owner of forty acres, while later he added to it a tract of thirty acres. He has succeeded in his undertakings, for he had no inheritance or influence to aid him, but has had to depend entirely upon his own resources. He has three children : Harry Everett, born May 8, 1892; Bessie O., born December 23. 1895 ; and Hazel C., born March 30, 1897. All were born in the house which is yet their home.