PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 453 JOHN LOOR LOCKE is one of the most enterprising members of the Guernsey County Bar, and has his office and home at Cambridge. He is also an enthusiastic Republican, and in February. 1893, was elected President of the Ohio State Republican League, in a spirited convention in which candidates from Cuyahoga and Hamilton Counties were defeated. In the same year he was tendered the nomination. practically unanimous, for Prosecuting Attorney of this county, and. was elected in the fall. He is brown in the state and congressional conventions as a man of force and ability. and his eloquence. strong powers of advocacy, and apt manner of setting forth the merits of the case, make his services in great demand during campaigns. For the past ten years he has been engaged in legal practice alone; and his clientage is perhaps not exceeded in this county. As a. jury lawyer he has been prominent in the important civil and criminal cases, and his clientel embraces many of the insurance companies and corporation and business-interests of the community. For several generations the Locke family were residents of Maryland. The first of the name who came to America from England, was one John Locke, who settled in Massachusetts. The family is a notable one in English annals, and has. also been prominent in the history of United States. The first representative of the same in Baltimore was William Locke, who traded between that city and the. Barbadoes. William's sou, Nathaniel, was born on a ship plying between those points, and in mature life became a citizen and merchant in Baltimore. His son, Nathaniel, a wood-turner 21 by trade, was the next in the line of descent. In 1837 he moved to Pittsburg, Pa., where he established extensive furniture works for those days. To himself and wife, whose maiden name was Mary Stewart, were born three sons and four daughters. Thomas died in early youth; Rev. William H. is the eldest; Charles E. is city editor of the Pittsburg Press; Mrs. Virginia Goff live in Allegheny City. Pa.; Mrs. Mary Baker's home is in New York; and Mrs. Sarah Hoffman and Mrs Delle Semple are inhabitants of Pittsburg. Rev. W. H. Locke, D. D., the father of our subject. was born in Baltimore. Md.. and educated in the Allegheny public schools and in Western University. In 1840 he learned the printer's trade in the office of the Pittsburg Gazette. Later he became a minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church, and had charge of many pastorates according to the itinerancy method pursued by that denomination. His wife, Margaret E. Locke. was the daughter of John Loor, of Greensburg., Pa. Mrs. Locke was born in Fayette County, Pa., and by her marriage became the mother of five children, namely: Charles E., a, well known minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church and a Doctor of Divinity, who is located in Portland, Ore.; John L., Katherine; Margaret and Elizabeth. John Loor Locke, whose middle name was given in honor of his maternal grandfather, was born at Braddocks, a suburb of Pittsburg, September 17, 1860, and in 1878 graduated from the Canton (Ohio) High School. For the three years following his home was in Youngstown, Ohio,. where he learned the printer's trade, and was on the reportorial staff and in charge of the counting-room of 454 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. Youngstown News, now known as the Telegram. For a time he attended Allegheny College, of Meadville, Pa., and during his business career at Youngstown made a reputation as a shrewd and energetic young man of more than customary ability. In 1882 Mr. Locke removed to Cambridge, and entered the law office of Taylor Jr Anderson as a student. Upon the election of Mr. Taylor to Congress, the latter gave him the position of private secretary, and the, young man accordingly spent the winter of 1882-83 in Washington.. He was admitted to the Bar in February, 1884, and at once entered into partnership with Thomas IL Anderson, one of his former preceptors. The firm, which was known as Anderson & Locke, continued in the practice of law until 1888, when the. senior member was sent as a minister to Bolivia, South America, since which time Mr. Locke has conducted business alone. In his relations to civic societies, Mr. Locke is a Knight-Templar Mason, and belongs to the Scottish Rite and Mystic Shrine Degrees. His material prosperity has been marked, and, among other local concerns in which he is now financially interested is the well known Cambridge Foundry Company. He owns the fine old residence known as the Skinner Property in Cambridge. In manner he is polished and courteous, and has the rare ability of making friends wherever he goes. JOHN W. CALE has been agent for the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad at Campbell Station since October, 1876. For a number of years he has been a breeder of and dealer in fine live stock, pedigreed Shorthorn and Jersey cattle, registered horses and 'Merino and Shropshire sheep, and has frequently taken premiums on fine animals exhibited at state and county fairs. He ships annually from twenty-live to fifty carloads of stock, and handles from one hundred thousand to two hundred thousand pounds of wool each year. In addition to   other enterprises he has been president and business manager of the Birdseye Pressed Brick Company of Roseville, which plant has been in operation for about a year and daily turns out from forty to sixty thousand brick. The progenitor of the Cale family in Guernsey County bore the Christian name of George. He was born near Rumley, in Hampshire County, Va., and came to Ohio some time during the '30s. He died at the ripe old age of eighty-three years. His son John, also a native of Hampshire County, followed in- his footsteps and was an agriculturist. He was a soldier in the War of 1812, and about the year 1825 came to this county accompanied by his father and family. He settled on a farm of one hundred and sixty acres in Jackson Township, and began the pioneer work of clearing away the heavy forest. His wife, a native of Virginia, was formerly Miss Rachel. Cross, and to them were born two children, Polly and George. The latter was born April 17,1816. The daughter married James La Follett, and settled in Hocking County on a . farm, for which they later received $65,000, as coal mines were discovered thereon. The mother died soon after cowing to Ohio, and her husband later married Anna White, by whom he had a daughter, Lydia Ann, who later became the wife of Joseph Rogers. George Cale, the father of our subject, on arriving at man's estate took up a homestead of eighty acres, and became a successful farmer. He frequently hauled wheat to Zanesville. twenty-five bushels in a load, and sold it for fifty. cents a bushel. He also raised large quantities of tobacco, and one year sold farm products for which he received $1,000. In his younger days game was very plentiful, and sometimes twenty or more deer could be seen at a time. As the years passed he added to his possessions, until he now owns four farms. which aggregate four hundred and ten acres. . Much of his land is underlaid with coal mines, for which he received a. royalty of $20 or more per acre, and at one time he received $6,000 from this source of revenue. lime log cabin of former years has been supplanted by a handsome and commodious two-story frame house, which was erected in PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 455 1886. In February, 1842, George Cale married Margaret Wilson, and to them were born two children, John W. and Margaret. The latter, whose birth occurred April 15, 1848, is now the wife of John Ray Secrist, a farmer of Johnston County, Kan. John W. Cale was born April 17, 1843, and from boyhood has been familiar with farm duties. He early manifested a fondness for trading and commercial pursuits. He attended the district schools, and later those of Cambridge for two years, there preparing himself for teaching. The war coming on, he enlisted in Company D, One Hundred and Seventy-second Ohio Infantry, in the summer of 1863. This regiment was afterward consolidated with the Forty-seventh Ohio, and its field. of operations extended over a large portion of the South. For seven winters after his return from the service Mr. Cale taught school, and thereby saved a sum sufficient to enable hint to attend Muskingum College, where he took a classical course and graduated in June, 1871. December 28, 1865, occurred the marriage of J. W. Cale and Harriet J. Rose, who was born June 1, 1843. Her parents were Abraham and Eliza (Wells) Rose. The paternal grandfather of Mrs. Cale erected the first mill on Wills Creek, and also owned a part interest in a sawmill. Five sons have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Cale, the eldest surviving being William, who is now agent of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad at Campbell's. His wife, Gladdy, is the daughter of A. J. Davidson, and they have one son, George, a bright little lad of five years. Charles H., the other son of our subject, is a young man of about eighteen years, and is still engaged in acquiring an education. John W. Cale became a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and three months later was licensed to preach in what is known as the Senecaville Circuit. For four years he gave his entire attention to ministerial duties, in the mean time pursuing theological studies and passing the prescribed examination. The next three years his field of work was in the Stafford Circut in Monroe County. Since 1879 he has been devoted to commercial pursuits for the most part. he has been a member of the Protestant Methodist Church since 1889, and has occupied the pulpit on Sunday at Stockport and Zanesville. It would be hard to find any one whose time is more thoroughly occupied than that of our subject. He is ambitious, energetic and apparently tireless. His business activity gives employment to many others, and his fellow-citizens take great interest in his numerous enterprises. He is a man of his word, broad in his views, genial in disposition, and is liberal and charitable to the poor. HAMILTON PARRISH. There is something in the experience of a pioneer in any new country vastly interesting, but at the same time it is. doubtless fraught with many hardships and privations. To see on every side a long, unbroken stretch of land covered with heavy timber or a carpet of wild grass. is not a charming sight when one must perforce dwell in the midst of such a wilderness. But there is little doubt about the fact that such a scene develops all one's energies. inspiring one with undaunted courage in clearing up the land and cultivating ii. Such was the experience of Hamilton Parrish. who was numbered among the first pioneers of Clay Township, and has been largely instrumental in bringing about its present prosperity and making it truly a pleasant dwelling-place. He is now living retired. from the active duties of. life, and enjoying those comforts which years of arduous labor have made available. Mr. Parrish was born in Belmont County. this state. April 13, 1818 and is the son of Joshua and sand) (Howland) Parrish. The father. who was a native of Maryland. emigrated to this state in the year 1830, and at once took up land in Tuscarawas County, When he set himself about cultivating. and made his home until ins decease. This event occurred in 1828. when he was sixty years of age. Hls good wife survived him twenty years. dying in 1848, when threescore years and ten. 456 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. Her parents were also natives of Maryland, whence they came to Harrison County, this state, and followed agriculture the remainder of their lives. Joshua and Sarah Parrish were married in Penn, sylvania, and to them were born thirteen children, eight sons and five daughters, of whom four are living, namely: Samuel, a retired farmer, living in Kansas; Hamilton, of this sketch; Solomon, a farmer of Logan. County, Ill.; and Clarissa, the widow of G. Shanesfield, of Iowa. Those deceased are: William, Elizabeth, Polly, Rachel, Benjamin, Sarah, Elza, John and Joshua. The father of these children was very prominent in his community, and in his death the county lost one of its best citizens. He left a good property at his death, which had been accumulated through years of struggle and economy. In politics he was a stanch Democrat, and religiously a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The subject of this sketch was reared to mature years in this township, where he was given as good an education as could. be obtained in the district. He remained at home caring for his mother until three years prior to her decease, when he left her in the home of her daughter in Gilmore. this state. where his death occurred. When ready to begin the battle of life at the foot of the ladder, our subject purchased eighty acres of raw land, which he developed into a good. farm. This he increased from time to time as his means would allow. until to-day he is the proud possessor of a fine estate embracing two hundred and seventy fertile and well cultivated acres, which have been accumulated entirely through his own unaided efforts. In 1842 Hamilton Parrish and Miss. Isabel McCoy were united in marriage. The lady was born in Pennsylvania, and was the daughter of Samuel and Margaret (Bunting) McCoy. -At her decease, which occurred in February. 1890, at the age of sixty years, she left five living children. but had been the mother of ten, as follows: Samuel, who is now deceased; Elsie, the widow of William Hamilton, Squire of Clay Township; Solomon, a farmer living in Iowa; Robert J., engaged in tilling the soil in Clay Township; Girsham W.. engaged in working the home farm; Merriman, de ceased; Maryetta, the wife of Joseph Haven, also a farmer of Clay Township; Alvira, Amanda and Jennie, deceased. Our subject has been potent in elevating the religious and moral status of his community, besides being influential in forwarding its educational interests; and as a practical, intelligent farmer he has contributed his quota in upbuilding its material prosperity. He is a prominent member of the Methodist Church, in which he has been Class-leader and Steward for the past twenty years. In political belief he is a Republican, and although not in any sense an office-seeker, will always be found to aid in any enterprise set on foot for the good of the community. JACOB WISE, one of the old veterans of the late war, is a fine representative of the self-made and self-educated men. He is at present residing in New Philadelphia, where he is well known as The proprietor of a thriving grocery store. he is a native of Switzerland, having been born in the canton of Berne. June 18, 1840. His parents; Jacob and Anna (Keiser) Wise, were also natives of that country. The father came to Tuscarawas County in the year of our subject birth. He engaged as a coal miner, and also followed the trade of a carpenter. After landing in New York City with his family, the father came directly to Ohio, taking up land in this county, where he was fairly prosperous in agricultural pursuits. Mrs. Wise came to Ohio in the year 1849, bringing with her sons, Jacob and John. The parents made their home here until their decease, the father dying in 1875, and the mother in February, 1888. They were both members of the German Reformed Church, to the support of which they were regular and liberal contributors. In his political relations Jacob Wise, Sr., was a Democrat. The parental household included two sons be: sides our subject: the eldest, John, a well-to-do PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 457 farmer of Monroe County, this state; and Godfrey, who was drowned in the Ohio Canal when a lad of ten years. The subject of this sketch was reared on the home farm, and when old enough worked in the coal mines, and also boated on the Ohio Canal. His education, like that of all youths of that period, was carried on in the district school of the neighborhood. In 1861 young Wise responded to the call of his adopted country for soldiers, and September 17 of that year enlisted as a private at New Philadelphia, and was mustered in as a member of Company A, Fifty-first Ohio Infantry. He was rapidly promoted to be First Heutenant, and at the time of his discharge was in command of his company. With his regiment he went from Camp Meigs to Camp Dennison, and from there they were ordered to Louisville, Ky., going into camp soon after at Jenkins. They remained there for about a month, when the command was ordered to Camp Wickliffe and from there, February 14, 1862, moved to West Point and Ft. Donelson. On their arrival, finding that the fort had already icon captured, the soldiers passed on to Nashville. making that place their headquarters until July 10. Shortly afterward, under the command of General Nelson. the regiment moved out through Tennessee, awl. when transferred to the leadership of General Buell. returned to Kentucky. The battle of Perryville soon afterward being fought, they went to the field, but arrived soon after the conflict was over. The regiment in ehich our subject was mustered was about this time ordered to follow the rebel. general, Bragg, as far as Wild Cat Mountain. On their return, they crossed the Cumberland River, and marched to Lebanon, Twin., then back to Nashville, where they joined the main division of the army. Remaining in that vicinity for a time, engaged in numerous skirmishes, the command went to the front and participated in the battle of Stone River, January 2. 1863, in which memorable conflict the Fifty-first Regiment lost one hundred and ninety-six out of its four hundred men. They next served in the Tullahoma campaign, which was followed by the fight at Chattanooga, and later that at Chickamauga. After this campaign the regiment fell back to Chattanooga, and from there went to Shell Mound and entered camp for the winter. They were, however, ordered out in November to take part, under General Hooker, in the battles of Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge, after which they returned to Shell Mound. Our subject's term of enlistment now expiring, he again volunteered his services to his country, after which he was given a furlough until the last of January. After thirty days spent at home, he rejoined his regiment at Columbus, nd with it returned to Nashville, and later participated in the engagements of the Atlanta campaign. Mr. Wise was at this time a member of the Fourth Army Corps, First Division, Third Brigade, and had served successively under Generals Howard, Stanley and Whittaker. He participated in the following-named battles: Rocky Face Ridge, Resaca, Kenesaw Mountain, New Hope Church, Cassville, Burnt Hickory, Marietta, Peach Tree Creek, and finally in the battle of Atlanta. After the siege of the latter place was fought the battle at Jonesboro. after which the Commend returned to Atlanta and went into camp. When activities were again begun. the Fifty-first Regiment followed Hood on his northern raid, meeting him at the battles of Spring Hill and Franklin. and afterward the battle The then drove him out of the state. and the regiment went into winter quarters at Huntsville. Ala.. remaining there until the following March. When again ordered to the front, Mr. Wise went with his comrades to eastern Tennessee, and while at Strawberry Plains received a furlough of twenty days. As before, he made his way home, rejoining his regiment April 17 at Nashville, where they lay in camp for it time, or until ordered to. New Orleans, La. From that city they made their way around the Gulf to Matagorda Bay, Tex., whence they went to Victoria; and made that place their rendezvous until mnstered out, October 3, 1865. The old veterans then came home, our subject via the Gulf to New Orleans, then up the "Father of Waters" to Cairo, where he boarded a train which conveyed him to Columbus. In that city he received his honorable discharge, after a service of four years. During that, long period he was never 458 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. sick but one day. and, although participating in nearly all the hard-fought battles of that period, never received so much as a scratch. After again settling down to the peaceful pursuits of life, and fully recovering from the hardships which his duty as a soldier made necessary. our subject located in this city and opened a grocery store. This he conducted for three years, when he disposed of his stock to good advantage and embarked in railroading, following this for a period of fourteen years. At the expiration of that time he again purchased a stock of groceries and provisions, remaining, however, in that business but nine months, when he again sold out to accept a position as foreman on one of the Ohio Canal boats. He held this position but twelve months, and in 1882 we again find him time proprietor of a grocery store,.this time with John A. Zeeb as his partner. Later they took in a third member, in the person of George A. Callanan. This connection lasted for two years, when Mr. Zeeb retired from the business, and Louis Stinebuck entered the store, the firm name now being Wise, Callanan & Co. Their establishment is located on East High Street, and, owing to their courteous treatment of customers and promptness in filling orders, they are meeting with more than ordinary success. They also have a branch house at Beidler, this state, which is meeting with success. The marriage of Mr. Wise with Miss Alameda, daughter of Patrick and Elizabeth Callanan, was celebrated December 9, 1868. They have never had any children of their own, but have performed the part of parents to two, whom they have given good' educations. The first, Mamenia Rhodes, is the daughter of Lewis Rhodes, an old comrade of our subject, as was also the father of the other, Alma Copeland. the daughter of Patrick Copeland. The former married Charles Austin, a clerk in the grocery house of Mr. Wise, and is the mother of two children, Earl P. and Neal Jacob. In social affairs our subject is a prominent Odd Fellow, and his wife is very prominent as a Daughter. of Rebekah, having filled all the chairs. He also holds membership with the Knights of Pythias. As may be expected, he is identified with the Grand Army, in the workings of which he takes an active part. In politics he is a stanch Republican, and is also one of the Directors in the Cemetery Association in this city. Mrs. Wise. is President of the Union Veterans' Relief Corps, and a member in excellent standing of the Baptist Church. Mr. Wise. who is one of the stockholders in the New Philadelphia Nail Works in this city, has by industry and good management built up a profitable business, and occupies a high place in the esteem of all who know him. HUGH B. REID, one of the native sons of Guernsey County, was born November 5, 1858, on his father's homestead in Cambridge Township. From boyhood he was familiar by actual experience with the management of the farm, and on choosing his life's vocation decided to become an agriculturist. He owns and cultivates a good farm situated on section 2, Cambridge 'township. He is an enterprising and progressive young business man, and, judging by what he has already accomplished, kids fair to become one of the leading farmers of this section. The father of our subject, John Reid, was born in Pennsylvania, and emigrated to this county about 1849. In his youth he had learned the business of a cabinet-maker, which occupation he followed in his native state. Soon after coming to Guernsey County, he started a chair factory in Cambridge, which he carried on successfully until 1856; then purchasing a farm on section 2, Cambridge Township, he devoted his attention to agriculture, in which he continued until his death, which sad event occurred suddenly, December 9, 1875. The team of horses which he was driving at the time ran away, overturning the wagon, which fell upon him, causing almost instant death. John Reid was married December 20, 1855, to Helen Broom, a daughter of Hugh and Helen (Swan) Broom. Two children were born of this union, Margaret, who is the wife of D. E. Braden, and resides in Cambridge Township; and Hugh B., PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 457 the subject of this sketch. The latter was a distinguished Baptist minister of this county. He was born near Edinburg, Scotland, in 1787. and came to Guernsey County at an early day. He was a stone-cutter by trade, and helped build many of the substantial stone buildings and houses for which this county is noted, working at his trade during the week and preaching on Sunday. He died in 1863. his wife was born in Scotland in 1785, and died near Cambridge in 1854. The elementary education of Hugh B. Reid was gained in the district schools in the vicinity of his father's rooftree. On the 4th of October, 1894, Mr. Reid married Laura McCollum, a daughter of Ezekiel and Sarah (Hutchinson) McCollum, residents of Cambridge. Mr. and Mrs. Reid are both members of the Baptist Church. In his political belief our subject is a. Republican, and never fails to deposit his ballot at the recurring elections. Fraternally he is a member of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics. The young couple enjoy the friendship of all who know them, and have many well-wishers. THEODORE A. RENDER, one of the old residents of Sandy Township, is a esteemed citizen of this locality. In the fall of 1894 he bought a beautiful residence in Mineral Point, and removed to that city. where he expects to pass in comfort his remaining years. He owns a good farm of some one hundred and eighteen acres in Sandy Township, upon which stand good buildings and other improvements. The father of our subject, Francis Render. was a native of England. from which country he emigrated in 1831. Coming to this township, he was one of its early settlers, and helped materially in its development. He improved and became the owner of one hundred and thirty-five acres, situated about a mile east of Mineral Point. On this homestead occurred his death, .January 21, 1875, at the age of eighty years. His first money was made by chopping wood, but as the •ears passed he became very well off. owing to his well directed energies and financial ability. He assisted his children in obtaining a home and start in life, besides giving them a good education and other opportunities. In addition to his home place. he owned considerable land in Michigan. In politics he supported the Democracy. Until a few years before his death he was a member of the Reformed Church. afterward becoming a Lutheran. He was twice married, his first wife being. Elizabeth Bender. who bore him the following children: Joanna. deceased: William, who died at the age of fifty years; Joseph, born July 27, 1821; Mary, July 16. 1825: Rosanna. September 28, 1830; Thomas, December 1832; James, October 17, 1834; Francis, July 1835; Matilda, December 16. 1838;. and Robert. May 17, 1840. The mother of this family died July 18. 1847. in her fiftieth year. William was in the service during the Mexican War, and, in company with his brothers, James, Francis and Thomas, took part in the War of the Rebellion. The second wife of Francis Render was Rachel. widow of James Gordon, and daughter of John Sparks. The latter was a native of Pennsylvania and a pioneer of Warren Township, where he improved two hundred and sixty-five acres. His father came West at an early day. and bought three quarter-sections of land, which he divided between sons and Ephraim. John died at an advanced age, leaving ten children. Mrs. Rachel Render became die mother of two sons, Theodore A., our subject. and Henry S., of Mineral Point. By her first union she had three children: Joseph: John, who served in the late war; and now resident of Iowa. Mrs. Render is now making her home with her son Theodore. and has reached the age of seventy-eight years. She is a devoted member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and is a most worthy and estimable lady. Theodore A. Render was born July 27, 1852, and in his boyhood received a district-school education. At the age of nineteen years he began farming on his own account, and for the next seven years rented his father's farm, which he carried on. In 1878 he bought one hundred and 460 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. eighteen acres, and has cleared about forty acres of this of timber. As an agriculturist he met with good success, and is honored and respected by all his neighbors and acquaintances. In former years he was a supporter of the Democratic party, but is now a Republican. Theodore Render married Joanna Strawn, an adopted daughter of Solon Strawn, of Warren Township. Mr. and Mrs. Render have four living children, three daughters and a son, as follows: Anna, who is the wife of Charles Sparks; Vinnie R., Barbara G. and Emil A. SQUIRE LOUIS L. WINSCH a prominent and worthy citizen of Clay Township, is a man of great public spirit, and in many ways this community is indebted to him for the improvement and prosperity which it enjoys in a large measure. For the past few years he has been. engaged in carpet manufacturing, and also handles wind-mills, pumps, etc. He has held a number of local offices, discharging the duties pertaining thereto with fidelity and honor. In 1878 he was elected Justice of the Peace and with the exception of two years has since occupied the position. For one year he served as Township Trustee. and for some time he was a member of the School Board. The parents of our subject were ,Jonathan and Caroline (Peter) Winsch. The former was born. near Graceham, Md.. December 30, 1804, being a son of Jacob and Marianna (Barbre) Winsch, natives of Pennsylvania and Maryland, respectively. Jacob Winsch emigrated to this township about 1805, and engaged in his trade as a carpenter until shortly before his death. Among the other monuments to his skill and handiwork yet in existence, are the doors and pulpits of the old Beersheba Church. Our subject's mother was born in this township September 28, 1811, and died August 21, 1888. Her parents, David and Susannah (Limebeck) Peter, were natives. of Pennsylvania and among the pioneers of this neighborhood. David Peter came here in 1801, with Mr. Hechewelder, and they were the first to locate here permanently. Jonathan Winsch and Caroline Peter were married in Clay Township, May 13, 1832, and their union was graced with the following children: Eliza M., born February 24, 1833, and who is deceased; Louise S., born September 6, 1835; Sarah A., December 20, 1836, and now the wife of Henry Nicks, a retired stone mason, residing at Gnadenhutten; and Marianna; born September 6, 1838. The early years of Louis L. Winsch were passed in this township, where he received a fair education. In 1859 he married Miss Annie Blickensderfer, who was born in Warwick Township, June 13, 1839. She is a daughter of Isaac and Elivina (Meyer) Blickensderfer, who were of Pennsylvania origin, and early settlers of this county. The father .died December 24, 1890, but his wife is still living. To our subject and wife were born two sons: Charles C., June 29.1860; and Frank C., born June 17, 1869. They are both enterprising young farmers of this township. Their mother was called to the silent land in 1875. In 1876 Mr. Winsch wedded Sarah A. Rhoades, who was born on the 18th of June. 1851. Her parents, Josiah and Laura (Wheland) Rhoades. are still living, and the for. mer is engaged in the grocery business. Until he was twenty-five years of age, Louis L. Winsch continued to live with his parents, and then learned the carpenter's trade, which he followed during the summer, teaching school in the winter, until the breaking out of the war, when he enlisted as a member of the brass band of the Fifty-first Ohio infantry, and for a year was stationed principally at Nashville, Tenn. From there he went to the eastern part of the state and on the expiration of his term of service was honorably discharged. Returning home, he remained there for a. short time, when he was commissioned as First Lieutenant of Company A, One Hundred and Sixty-first Ohio National Guards. He was sent to the front and did service in Maryland and along the Shenandoah Valley. In 1864 he was discharged and once more returned North. In the following September he was commissioned First Lieutenant PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 461 of Company C, One Hundred and Eighty-ninth Ohio Infantry, and in February started with his company for Huntsville, Ala., where they remained until September 28, and then received their final discharge. Resuming his business affairs, Mr. Winsch engsged in general merchandising from the close of the war until 1877. He then turned his attention to farming, and operated his homestead until the spring of 1889, since which time he has been interested in the manufacture of carpets in company with O. L. Culberson. He displays good judgment and sagacity in the management of his financial affairs, and has accumulated a goodly portion of this world's goods. In his political faith he is a Republican, and religiously he is a member of the Moravian denomination. FREDERICK SCHWEITZER is one of the pioneers of York Township, within the boundaries of which he was born and still has his place of residence. For over forty years he has owned the old homestead, formerly the property of his father. The place is considered one of the finest for general farm purposes in the county, as the land is very rich and well improved. In all movements having for their object the betterment of the public and this vicinity he has liberally contributed his share of both means and influence. Our subject, the son of Morris and Annie (Hannekrat) Schweitzer, was born August 17, 1834. The parents were natives of Switzerland, where they were married in 1816. In the spring of 1833 they emigrated to York Township, Tuscarawas County, and purchased the homestead which is now operated by their son Frederick. They were the parents of four sons and three daughters. of whom our subject is the only survivor. The others were as follows: Gottleib, Barbara, Morris, Maria, John and Rosa. The father of this family followed the carpenter's trade for many years, and constructed a barn in the Swiss fashion. This was the only One of the kind in the township, and was a great curiosity to people in this locality, as they frequently came a distance of many miles in order to view it. It was in a good state of preservation for years after the builder had passed from this life, but it was finally torn down in 1882. Morris Schweitzer died in 1853, at the age of sixty years, and his wife survived him until 1871, dying when in her seventy-fourth year. They were devoted parents, and did everything in their power to give their children good educational advantages and a fair start in life. For each of his children Morris Schweitzer purchased a farm comprising one hundred. acres. Frederick Schweitzer continued to live with his parents until they were called from home by death. He gradually assumed the management and duties of the farm during the last years of his father's life, and subsequently purchased one hundred and sixteen acres of the two hundred acres comprised in the old homestead. Thus his entire life has been spent on this farm, which his own industry has improved and increased in value from year to year. his education was obtained in the primitive schools of his day. and in private study and reading. In his religious. views lid is liberal, as he is a believer in the brotherhood of man and a universal church. In politics he is a Republican, but has never held office. At one time, however, he was a candidate for County Commissioner, but withdrew his name in favor of a friend. For seventeen years he proved his interest in educational affairs by serving as a School Director. In 1854 Frederick Schweitzer was united in marriage with Ellen Anderson, who was born in Ireland in April, 1834. She is one of the seven children of Robert and Mary (Emerson) Anderson, who were also born in the Emerald Isle, and came to the United States when their daughter Ellen was only a child. The Anderson family settled on a farm in this county, and there continued to make their home for many years. A family of five children, three sons and two daughters, came to bless the union of Mr. and Mrs. Schweitzer, as follows: Luther M. and Andrew, 462 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. deceased; Anna, wife of William Soffet, a blacksmith at New Philadelphia; John, who has a good position in New Philadelphia; and Mary, the wife of Sherman Wright, a farmer of Fairfield Township.E EMMET S. BENNETT. The fine homestead owned and occupied by the subject of this sketch is one of the most desirable and attractive within the limits of Jefferson Township, Guernsey County. It is pleasantly located on section 16, and embellished with a substantial residence and farm buildings of ample proportions. Our subject was born in Trenton, Jefferson County, September 21, 1827, and is the son of Peter and Jane (Stewart) Bennett. The former was born in Ireland. in the year 1790, while his wife, was a native of Tyler County, Va., and was born on Christmas Day. 1800. Peter was a lad of ten years when he accompanied his parents, Patrick and Catherine (Riley) Bennett, to this country, and with them located on a new farm in Rush Township, Tuscarawas County, which they improved and lived upon the balance of their lives. The father of our subject's mother, John Stewart. was also a native of the Emerald Isle, but on making his home in America lived in Tyler County. Va., where he met and married Mary Lakin a native of Wales. Peter Bennett and Jane Stewart were united in marriage July 11, 1822, and to them was born a family of seven sons and daughters, of whom we will make mention later on. The father of our subject had four brothers and two sisters, namely: Bernard, Michael, Edward, John, Rosanna and Mary. The eldest brother was for ninny years engaged in teaching school, and on abandoning this occupation learned the trade of a coach-builder, which he followed in Indiana until his decease. Michael married Caroline Benespe, of New Philadelphia, and lived and died in Rush Township, Tuscarawas County. Edward married Amelia, daughter of Dr. Benespe, a resident of New Philadelphia, and the young couple soon after removed to Coshocton County, where the husband taught school until his decease. John Made his home on the old place in Rush Township until attaining his fifty-fifth year, when he moved to Knoxville, Marion County, Iowa, in company with the widow of his brother Edward and her three children. Martin Van Buren, the eldest of these children, entered the law office of Senator Neeley, in Knoxville, Iowa, and after completing his studies was elected to represent Marion County in the Legislature, serving his constituents satisfactorily for two terms. The Civil War being then in progress. he returned to his home in Iowa, and by giving one day's notice recruited a company of one hundred men. These volunteers were mustered into service, and many of them remained on the field of battle until the establishment of peace. Among this number was M. V. B. Bennett, who, on being mustered out, went to Columbus, Cherokee County, Kan., where he gave his undivided attention to the practice of his profession. For the last six years, however, he has been lecturing on the temperance question, and is known throughout the States as the " Kansas Cyclone Lecturer." Rosanna Bennett, the elder sister of Peter Bennett. married Robert McDonald, and is living in Indiana; Mary, the younger sister, died on the old homestead in Rush Township. Our subject was the third in order of birth of the parental household, his brothers and sisters being Byron B., William Hamilton, Charles Carroll, Emily Catherine, Mary Jane and Rosanna E. Emmet S., when a lad of sixteen years, began in life for himself, working for twenty-five cents per day. Even on these wages he saved money, which he invested in a colt. Later he raised two calves, which he traded for another colt, thus making a team, which he broke. It was out of the question for him to think of buying harness for these animals, hut, trading some of his possessions for a piece of leather, he, with the aid he received from an uncle, made the necessary collars, etc., and received great benefit from the use of these animals. Our subject, after the decease of his father, worked the home farm for his widowed mother, PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 463 and on this account was only given an opportunity to attendschool a short time each winter. his mother died June 6, 1851, and he then purchased the interest of the other heirs in the homestead, and two years later brought home a wife. This lady bore the maiden name of Mary A. Rogers, and the ceremony which made them one was celebrated January 9, 1853. The young couple continued to make their residence on the old place until 1862, when Mr. Bennett purchased his present fine estate, consisting of two hundred and twenty acres. Of the seven children born to Emmet S. and Mary A. Bennett, Thomas T., the eldest, born October 22, 1850, married, in 1876, Miss Martha Warne, daughter of Jonathan and Ann (Smith) Warne, of Centre Township, and their family comprises six sons: Charles D., Frank J., Robert C., .James 0., Otto L. and Emmet I. Emma .J., the next child, was born October 7. 1853, and in 1875 married William A. Allender, by whom. she has two children, Hattie L. and Emmet W. Virginia E., who was born April 22, 1855, was married to John C. Hines in 1878, and has six children, William W., Anna M., James T., Nancy E., Emmet O. and Corwin H. Emmet C. was born September 24, 1857, and married Miss Phoebe Johnson, March 9, 1893. Mary E., whose birth occurred March 22. 1860, in November, 1882, married James. M. Armstrong, whose sketch will be found elsewhere in this volume. She has three children, Clarence M., Bertha M. and Fred A. William P., born March 31, 1862, married Miss Mary B., daughter of Has and Catherine (Hill) Booth, and hlias three children, Mary (2., Dorothy A. and Edwin E. Hattie, the youngest child of our subject, was born Februar 12, 1864, and died August 24, 1872. Mrs. Mary Bennett departed this life January 22, 1867, and the lady whom our subject chose for his second companion was Nancy, youngest daughter of Jonathan and Martha (Lieuzader) Warne. This lady was born on the homestead of her parents, April 11, 1828, and was married to Mr. Bennett March 12,1868. In April, 1883, they took into their hearts and home Ann M., the daughter of Enoch and Margaret (Frame) Jones, then ten years of age. They have given tier good educational advantages. she attending the school at Washington for one term. She is a very talented young lady, and is now devoting her attention to the study of music. She has been a member of the United Presbyterian Church for the past eight years, and is one of the valued workers of that denomination. In September, 1864, Emmet Bennett answered the call for more volunteers, enlisting as a member of Company I, One Hundred and Seventy-sixth Ohio Infantry, and was mustered into service under General Sherman. That winter his regiment was stationed at Nashville, in oder to prevent the rebel, General Hood, from passing northward and later participated in the battle of Franklin. The war being at an end the following year, he was mustered out in June of that year and returned home, again taking up the peaceful pursuits of farm life, which he has since followed with great success. Mrs. Bennett's grandfather, Thomas Warne, and his wife, Nancy (Pursley) Warne, were born and reared to mature years in New Jersey. They became residents of this state in 1803, and were among the leading Friends of this section. On her mother's side Mrs. Bennett is descended from a family originating in Pennsylvania, and who were also Quakers in religious belief. Although our subject had no advantages for procuring an education, yet he is one of the finest readers and elocutionists in the county, and his services are often enlisted in entertainments given in the vicinity of his home. He is very prominent in his township, and has filled many offices of trust and honor, among them being that of Township Clerk. He is a stanch supporter of Republican principles, and is an influential worker in its ranks. he is very liberal in giving of his means toward supporting all worthy movements and enterprises, and aided very materially in the erection of the United Presbyterian Church, with which he has been connected by membership for manyyears, as has also his devoted wife. Mr. Bennett has in his possession a large number of relics handed down to him by his father. Among them is a tub which the latter made in 464 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 1825, and which is still in a good state of preservation. His father was a well educated man, a beautiful penman, and an old copy-book which he used in 1810 is included among the keepsakes.   PROF WATSON HAMLIN GREGG, the efficient and intelligent Superintendent. of the schools of Quaker City, is the gentleman to whom we call the kind attention of the reader. He is finely educated, and has been interested in educational matters ever since he attained. manhood, his efforts in this direction having been of great benefit to the schools of this city, for whose improvement he has used his knowledge and no inconsiderable influence. Our subject, who was a native of Noble County, this state, and was born June 18, 1865 is of mixed Scotch-Irish and English descent. His parents are Abraham and Elizabeth ( Morris) Gregg, both of whom are natives of what is now Noble, but at the time of their birth was Guernsey, County. The father was born September 2. 1826. and his wife March 6. 1631. They received such educational advantages as the day and community afforded, and were married in the year 1850. Their entire lives have been spent in agricultural pursuits. in which vocation they were more than ordinarily successful, until an unfortunate land speculation swept away a good property which they owned in this county. They now reside on a small farm of which their eon Watson II. is the owner. Grandfather Jacob H. Gregg, a native of eastern Pennsylvania, was a son of Abraham and Mary Gregg. the former of whom was born in 1745, and died in 1802. The latter was born in 1747. and died in 1825. Their son Jacob 11. was one of the early settlers of Guernsey. where he followed agricultural pursuits., and at the same time carried on his trade as a millwright. Ills career throughout life remained untarnished, and he rejoiced in the respect of a large circle of friends. He was born in 1781, and died in 1853, while his wife, Ann (Heald) Gregg, born in 1791, survived until 1858. The' maternal grandfather of our subject, Henry Morris, a son of Jonathan Morris, was born in 1800, and died in 1875. He was a lineal descendant of Robert Morris, the Revolutionary financier. His wife, prior to her marriage Tacy Watson, was born in 1803, and died in 1876. To Abraham and Elizabeth (Morris) Gregg there were born six children, of whom Jonathan and James are deceased. The former was born in 1851, and died in 1855; the latter, who was born in 1854, also died in 1855. Nancy Jane, who was born in 1856, is the wife of Herman A. Williams, a well-to-do farmer of Seneca Township, Noble County, this state, who traces his ancestry back to Roger Williams. henry Morris, the next. who was born in 1861. was married to Clementine Larrick, and was engaged in teaching school. He resides 01 Buffalo Township, Noble County. Wilson, witty was born June 18, 1865, and is a twin of Watson Hamlin, is a farmer of Buffalo Township. The original of this sketch, who has made ids way since fourteen years old, was reared to manhood on his father's farm in his native county, and received the rudiments of his education in the district school. Being desirous anal ambitious'to gain a good education, and his father being unable to pay his college expenses. Mr. Gregg taught school in the country districts for a time, thus earning the wherewithal to pay his tuition. He completed the. classical course in the Ohio Normal University in 1893. He would teach and go to school alternately, taking German, French, Latin and Greek. In 1888 he began teaching at Caldwell. he remained there for three years, and in the fall of 1891 was engaged by the School Board of this city to take charge of the schools, which position he is now filling in a very acceptable and praiseworthy manner. He is the possessor of .a life certificate from the State Board of School Examiners. Professor Gregg was married, September 14,1893, to Miss Hattie, daughter of Thomas M. Johnson, whose sketch will be found elsewhere in this volume. Their union has resulted in the birth of a daughter, Helen, born June 27, 1894. The Pro- PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 465 Lessor is a member in good standing of the Methodist Episcopal Church, while his wife worships with the Disciples. In social affairs he is a Knight of Pythias, belonging to Quaker City Lodge No. 310, of which he is Past Chancellor, and is also connected with Lodge No. 459, F. & A. M., of Caldwell. Although never an aspirant for public office of any kind, he never fails to use his influence for the good of the community, and in national affairs is a Republican. He was School Examiner for Noble County during his residence there for two years, beginning in 1888. JACOB J. KLEIN, a native of Germany. has been for the past eleven years Superintendent of the Ridgway Burton Company, of Mineral Point. He is one of the incorporators and Directors in the bank of this place: helped to organize, and is now Vice-President of, the Mineral City Supply Company, and has been connected with various other important local concerns. He has served as a member of the school Board, and has been a Councilman for two terms. He is a leader in the ranks of the Republican party, though he has never held office to any extent. The grandfather of J. J. Klein bore the Christian name of Conrad. He was born in the kingdom of Zarbruch, Germany, and for seven years was a soldier under Napoleon. He was a. miner by occupation, and died in his native village about 1848, aged seventy-three years. To himself and wife, Louisa, were born eight children: Louis, who died in Illinois; Peter, also deceased; Conrad; whose demise occurred in Germany, as did also that of Nicholas; John, who died in. Stark County, this state; Christian; and Jacob. Christian Klein, the father of our subject, was born March 8, 1812, in the village of Burchach, Zarbruch; Germany, and .served for three years in the army. He was a mine engineer and draftsman while in his native land, but determined to come to America, which he did, the voyage to this country taking thirty-two days. Proceeding westward from New York City, he located at Clinton, Summit County, Ohio, and for eight years engaged in mining, at the end of which time he bought forty-one acres of land three miles north of Massillon, this state. He died March 14, 1881, in the faith of the Lutheran Church, to which he had adhered from boyhood. Until 1861 he was a Democrat, but then changed his allegiance to the Republican party. Of his thirteen children, two died in childhood; and the others are: Lewis J., J. J., George R. (of Massillon), Christian C., Conrad R., Frederick C., Henry F., Dorothea Ries, Sophia D., Catherine M. Rohr and Louisa J. Beaty. The mother of these children bore the maiden name of Catherine Wagner. She was born in 1818, and died in September, 1875. She was one of the seven children of Rudolph Wagner, a farmer. The others of the family. were: Henry, Nicholas, Lewis, Rudolph, Mary, Huber and Dorothea Klein. The birthplace of Jacob J. Klein was in the same village in Germany as that of his fattier and grandfather before him. The date of the event was October 21. 1842. When old enough. he was work in the mines. but also attended the German schools for three years. After reaching the United States he pursued his studies in the district school for about forty days. and this is the extent of his educational advantages. When twenty-two years of age he began to "paddle his own canoe." obtaining work near Massillon, Ohio. In July, 1880, he was made First Assistant Mining Inspector of Ohio, being appointed by Governor Foster, and occupied the position for two years. In August, 1883, he Was offered his present place, and has continued to give full satisfaction to his superiors. Mr. Klein has been twice married, his first union being with Mary J. Maloney, October 31, 1864. Mrs. Klein was a daughter of John and Elizabeth (Parker) Maloney, natives of Northumberland County, England. In 1837 they came to the United States and settled on a farm in Stark County, where they passed their remaining years. In early life they were members of the Church of England, but later became identified with the Christian Church. Of the six children whom they 466 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. reared, two were sons and four daughters. Seven children came to grace the union of Jacob and Mary Klein, and all but one of the number are still living, namely: Henry R., Lewis J., James W. Homer L., Clara B. and Alice F. The faithful wife and devoted mother was called to her final rest December 24, 1887, when within three days of her thirty-eighth birthday. The present wife of our subject is Mary, daughter of George and Elizabeth (Wilson) Walter. Religiously Mr. Klein is a member of the Reformed Church, and fraternally he is identified with the Masonic society. He is a self-made man, as when he commenced his business career he was entirely without capital, and after his first marriage he had only $1 with which to set up housekeeping. JOHN A. THOMPSON is a noteworthy farmer and citizen of Guernsey County, who by indefatigable industry, perseverance and good common-sense raised himself from poverty to affluence, and to-day is one of the substantial residents of this community. His splendid estate is located in Monroe Township, and is one of the best improved for many miles around. Mr. Thompson was the sixth in order of birth of the parental family, and was born on the old homestead, April 26, 1838. He was reared on this place and has continued to make it his home ever since. William Thompson, our subject's father, was a native of Ireland, having been born in County Tyrone, February 5, 1791. His parents emigrated to the United States when he was a child of two years, and at once settled in Fayette County, Pa., where William was reared on their farm. On the outbreak of the War of 1812, he served in its ranks as a brave soldier, and throughout his entire life was interested and took an active. part in the welfare of his country. In the year 1825 William Thompson made the journey to Ohio, and purchasing land in Monroe Township, made improvements on the same, and lived thereon in a single state for some time, when he returned to Pennsylvania and was united in marriage with Sarah Ansley. In 1826 he came with his bride to their new home, and there lived in a quiet way until his decease, when advanced in years. The mother of our subject was born in Beaver County, Pa., April 25, 1799, and was the daughter of Scotch parents. Her death occurred July 11, 1878, while her husband survived her two years, dying March 9, 1880. Their family included seven children. Of these, James, born January 5, 1828, died December 27, 1862,. Mary.J., born October 29, 1829, married John Cherry, and departed this life June 12, 1891; Nancy was born December 13, 1831, and became the wife of Hamilton Pollock, dying in. February, 1858; Margaret, born January 9, 1834, died November 5, 1855; Elizabeth, born February 26. 1836, died October 16, 1857; John A. is our subject; and 'William H., born June .24, 1841, is now living on a farm in Muskingum County. The latter enlisted as a member of Company H, Sixty-fifth Ohio Infantry, during the late war, and participated in many of the hard-fought engagements of that period. He married Mary J. Leg on his return from the army. She died July 7, 1878, and he Was afterward united in marriage with Margaret Moore. The original of this sketch obtained a good education in the schools taught in the district, and remained with his parents for two years after reaching his majority. He was married, September 19, 1861, to Miss Mary A. Neel, their union resulting in the birth of the following-named children: Leona, who died aged twenty-six years; Ansley N., who married Ida M. George; U. D., married to Coloma Campbell; Sallie K., who died when three years old; John M., living. with his father; and Mattie M., deceased. The mother of these children departed this life March 6, 1886, and the lady to whom Mr. Thompson was married June 12, 1890, was Martha A. Boyd. Our subject is one of the wide-awake, progressive agriculturists of Monroe Township and uses the latest improvements in the way of machinery in the cultivation of his land. He has been very successful in his chosen occupation, and derives a PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 467 handsome income from the raising of grain and stock. He has at all times taken a very active part in politics, on numerous occasions representing the Republican party at county conventions. In 1888 he was elected County Commissioner and on the expiration of his term, so well did he discharge the duties of the office, he was reelected by a large majority. He is a prominent member of the United Presbyterian Church, having been connected with this denomination for many years. By his honorable and upright career Mr. Thompson has won many friends and has the high regard of all with whom he has been brought in contact. SOLOMON H. SHROYER, a well known agriculturist and successful business mall of Guernsey County, became the owner of the farm where he is now living in 1894: It is located one and a-half miles southwest of Cambridge, in Cambridge Township. For many years Mr. Shroy- er's time has been divided mainly between farming and milling. During the war he was in the service for a short time, as First Lieutenant of Company E, One Hundred and Sixtieth Ohio Infantry, and was mustered out with the same rank. He is a native of Ohio, his birth having occurred in Muskingum County, June 22, 1835.. The grandfather of Solomon H., Abraham Shroyer, a native of Pennsylvania, was one of the sturdy pioneers of Muskingum County, where he entered land about 1805, when not a stick of timber had yet been cut in the township. The farm which he cleared and cultivated has never passed out of the family, and is now owned by a grandson. The parents of our subject were John and Elizabeth (Werts) Shroyer, the former born in Pennsylvania about 1794, while the mother was.a native of Loudoun County, Va. They came with their families to Ohio when ten years of age. The marriage of Abraham Shroyer and wife was blessed with eleven children, namely: Adam,. Jacob, Abraham, Elizabeth (Mrs. Adam Baker), Catherine (wife of Caleb Baker), Christian, Mrs. Mary Bainter, another sister who also married a Mr. Bainter, John, William and Andrew. Adam died, in Coshocton County, where he had lived for a number of years, and Jacob, Abraham, Elizabeth, Christian and Andrew all departed this life in Muskingum County. William died in his eighty-eighth year in Kankakee County, Ill. The sons were all farmers by occupation. Solomon H. Shroyer. left home when only eight years old, and lived with one of his elder brothers and a brother-in-law for the next six years. At the end of that time he was hired out by his guardian, working for Christian Shroyer for a year, next for G. W. Shiver for a year, and a similar time for Samuel Shrigley. For some time he then worked at whatever he could find to do, and during one winter split rails and cut cordwood at an almost nominal pricer When nineteen years of age he had enough money laid aside to buy a threshing-machine, which he operated one season and. then sold. The amount realized therefrom he invested in a portable sawmill, which he, ran for six months and also sold. For the next five years he engaged in buying and shipping stock, and made a good living in this way. On New Year's Day, 1863, Mr. Shroyer married Eliza J. Brannon. At that time he was engaged in merchandising at Adamsville, and ran the store until the following yrear, when he sold his interest and bought a farm, though he was employed as a .clerk for about two months. In May, 1864, he enlisted as a member of Company E, One Hundred and Sixtieth Ohio Infantry, and Went to Harper's Ferry and Martinsburg. He marched with Generals Hunter and Sigel and participated in an engagement near Newtown, though he never was in a regular battle. On being mustered out in 1864, at Zanesville, "Muskingum County, he at once returned to his young wife and infant child, and until 1868 was engaged in farming. In the latter year he removed to Zanesville and opened a grocery. Later he operated a feed and grain business for about two years. In 1872 Mr. Shroyer bought a farm about nine miles below Zanesville. For the homestead, which comprised four hundred and fifty-five acres, he paid 468 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. $35,000, and at the end of three and a-half years sold the place at a profit of $6,000. Returning to Zanesville to reside, he obtained a position in a wholesale grocery, in which he afterward bought an interest. A year and a-half later he sold his share in the store. and moved to Noble County. where he farmed for about three pars. Coming to Cambridge, his next venture was to buy a half-interest. in a gristmill, but in this move he met with misfortune, as about six months afterward the plant burned and only half its value in insurance was recovered. In the spring of 1883 he invested in other gristmills of the place, which he operated for eleven months. For a time he was then engaged in running his farm, after which he returned to this place, buying a half-interest in a mill, which he conducted until three years- ago. when he rented it to other parties. Recently he has been engaged in operating the farm on which his home is now located. Politically Mr. Shroyer is an ally of the Democratic party. The success which he has achieved is due entirely to his own unassisted efforts, for he commenced the battle of life empty-handed and without influential friends to render him aid. LEOPOLD FOX. Among the substantial L„ farmers of Tuscarawas County this gentle/. man is numbered. He began life empty-handed, but by unremitting industry, seconded by sound judgment and shrewd business faculties, he has acquired a good competence, and is the proprietor of a valuable farm. This tract of land is located in York Township. and is well cultivated in every particular. Mr. Fox, who is the son of Leopold and Elizabeth (Kuhn) Fox, was born in the above township. April 5, 1832. His parents were natives of Pennsylvania. and are both now deceased. the father passing away at the age of sixty years. The mother was the daughter of Philip and Elizabeth Kuhn, who emigrated from their native state, Pennsylvania, to this county many years ago, and were among the first settlers of this section. The parents of our subject were very prominent people during their life spent in this county, and the community was deprived of two good citizens by their demise. The father was a shoemaker in Pennsylvania, but after locating in Ohio gave his time and attention to farm pursuits. He was a law-abiding citizen, one held in high. esteem, due to his personal qualities and honorable life. He was a devoted member -of the German Reformed Church, with which body his good wife was also connected. Leopold Fox, of this sketch, remained at home until a year after attaining his majority, when he set out to "paddle his own canoe," his first employment being as a farm hand, working by the month. He followed this for a number of years, and in 1864 he rented a tract, which he worked very successfully for five years. At the expiration of that time he moved upon a farm, including eighty-three acres, belonging to his wife, and to which he has added as his means would allow, until he is the proprietor of one hundred and twenty-two finely cultivated acres, which rank among the best in the township. he is a general farmer, always keeping good stock on hand, and raising crops equal in quality to any produced in the county. In the year 1852 Mr. Fox was united in marriage with Miss Margaret Aukney, who was born in this county in 1833. She is the daughter of George and Elizabeth (Gimlett) Aukney, natives of Pennsylvania, but among the early settlers of this portion of Ohio. The union of our subject and his wife has resulted in the birth of six children, two sons and four daughters, namely: Elizabeth, now deceased; John W., engaged in farming in York Township, this county; Mary, the wife of David Beater, a farmer located near Ragersville, this state; Samuel F., deceased; and Caroline and; her elder sister at home with their parents. They have all been given good educations, and fitted to occupy useful positions in life. Mr. Fox attended school in the primitive log cabin, and conned his lessons seated upon a slab PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 469 bench, with wooden pins inserted for legs, and did his writing on a slab table extending around the wall. He often experienced the sensation of having one side of his body well heated by the roaring fire in the fireplace, while the other side was cooled by the breeze which penetrated the crevices in the wall. He was taught reading, writing and spelling, with the fundamental rules of arithmetic. Those were the days when the teacher boarded around in the homes of the various patrons, and free schools were not yet. Our subject is a member of the German Reformed Church, and politically cast his vote for Democratic candidates. Although now occupying a comfortable dwelling, the first log cabin which was ever erected on his farm is still standing, and is a reminder to Mr. Fox of those pioneer times when this now rude structure was the best afforded by even the wealthiest residents. CYRUS HUMMELL, whose sketch we herewith submit, is one of the representative farmers of York Township, and a gentleman highly respected for his good business qualifications and upright character. He was born on the old homestead, where he is at present. residing, March 24,1849, and is the son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Emerson) Hummell. The father of our subject was born in Pennsylvania, April 5, 1805, and departed this life November 11, 1872. He in turn was the son of Frederick and Christena Hummell, natives of Pennsylvania, whence they came to Ohio in the year 1812 and entered from the Government the tract of land which is now in the possession of the subject of this sketch. They were very prominent people in that day,.and contributed largely to the up-building of this section. Mrs. Elizabeth Hummell was born December 25, 1809, in County Down, Ireland. She was the daughter of John and Jane Emerson, natives of 22 the Emerald Isle, who made the journey across the Atlantic many years ago. They at once located in Tuscarawas County, where they made their home until their death. By her union with Jacob Hummell the mother of our subject had five sons. Frederick Hummell, her eldest son, was born in York Township, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, on the 2d of June, 1838, and died February 21, 1882. He spent the days of his boyhood and early manhood at the old homestead with his parents, where he was trained to habits of industry and sobriety. In his twenty-third year he left the parental roof to work his own way and endeavor to make his mark in the world. He immediately and without hesitation chose for himself as a life pursuit that of a merchant. In this he was soon followed by his younger brother, Emerson. In less than three years from the time the eldest brother left home, the two brothers, Frederick and Emerson, opened a business of merchandising on their own account in New Philadelphia, and continued together until the death of the younger brother, three years since, which dissolved the firm, after which Frederick continued in business until within a short time of his death. September 30, 1869, Frederick Hummell was married to Mrs. Harriet Sargent. whose demise occurred on the 21st of July. 1880. Shortly after her death his own health failed to such an extent as to unfit him for active participation in business, and he was forced to leave to others much of the care and watchfulness that had ever since the death of his brother Emerson been exercised by himself alone. He left an only daughter, Blanche, who died at the home of her uncle, Cyrus Hummel, May 30, 1889, aged thirteen years, one month and thireen days. Robert Hummell, of York Township, another brother of our subject, who was born on the 5th of October, 1840, died November 11, 1863. He enlisted under Captain Davis at Columbus, Ohio, on the 15th of July, 1863, in the six-months service, in Company B, One Hundred and Twenty-ninth Ohio Infantry, and was mustered into the United States service at Camp Cleveland, Ohio He was with his regiment and bravely and man . fully performed his duty until attacked with ty- 470 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. phoid fever. He died November 10, 1863, in the brigade hospital at Cumberland Gap, Tenn., where his remains were interred, at the age of twenty-three years, one month and five days. He was a good soldier and as loved and respected by all who knew him. Charles, born on the 11th of May, 1842, is a general farmer in Goshen Township. Emerson, who was born August 4, 1846, departed this life at his residence in New Philadelphia, Thursday morning, February 13, 1879. He was born in York Township, this county, in the part known as Hummell's Valley. In his seventeenth year he went to New Philadelphia and engaged in the mercantile business as a clerk. Afterward, as a partner with his brother, he successfully carried on that business until a few weeks previous to his death. Besides being an energetic and careful business man, he was a pious and devoted Christian. For a number of years, as an active member of the Lutheran Church and a teacher in the Sabbath-school, he rendered great service by his presence and support to both. He left a wife and a little daughter five years old, Kitty E. The parents were people of prominence in the neighborhood in which they lived and were consistent members of the Lutheran Church. In politics Jacob Hummell was a strong Republican, but in no sense of the term was he an office-seeker. The subject of this sketch was trained to a thorough knowledge of farm pursuits, and on the death of his parents he purchased the interest of his brothers in the estate and has since given his undivided attention to its cultivation. It includes four hundred and fifty-seven acres of as fine land as is to be found in this county, and this Mr. Hummell manages in a most systematic and profitable manner. The place is well stocked with good horses and cattle, and has a fine residence and barns, and the accompanying outbuildings are of good character.. The lady to whom our subject was married, April 17, 1873, was Miss Libbie Johnson, a native of Dover Township, this county. Her birth occurred June 8, 1850. She was the only daughter of John Ward and Hannah (Miller) Johnson, the former of whom was a native of Wayne County, Pa. He was born October 1, 1815, and was the son of Benjamin and Sarah (Ward) Johnson, natives of Connecticut. They came to Ohio in 182.6, and located on a tract of land four miles west of Canal Dover, and were among the pioneers of early days who did a great deal toward the building of this county. Benjamin Johnson was quite a prominent man in his time. Mrs. Hannah Johnson was born in Stark County, this state, October 10, 1827, and departed this life March 23, 1893. Her parents were Henry B. and Mary (Bowman) Miller, the former of whom was a native of Connecticut. Mrs. Mary (Bowman) Miller was born in Stark County, this state. Byron Johnson, born February 6, 1854, is quite a prosperous farmer in Dover Township, and now owns the farm that was entered by his grandfather in 1826. Albert Ward, born Christmas Day, 1859, died June 20, 1863. To our subject and his estimable wife has been granted a family of four children. Freddie Ward, who was born on the 14th of April, 1874, and died August 25, 1891, was born at Hummell's Valley. Like his brother Byron, whose death preceded his, he fell a prey to typhoid fever. He was a young man of more than ordinary ability, and he was a faithful member and teacher in the English Lutheran Sabbath-school. Byron, born September 9, 1875, died August 13, 1891, of typhoid fever. The death of Byron Hummell sets forth the truth of the phrase that "death loves a shining mark." He was a young man of promising talents and of exemplary habits of life. Quiet, retiring and unassuming, he grew up like a modest flower unobserved. He was the comfort and joy of the family, and had already begun to take an active part in the Lutheran Sunday-school at New Philadelphia. Although his home was two and a-half miles distant, he seldom missed a Sabbath, and generally remained for the services of the sanctuary. Industrious and studious, he was well fitted to take a part, in the eventful scenes of this life, but it was otherwise ordained. He was called to a higher and better sphere. His funeral was particularly sad, from the fact that neither father nor mother, his two surviving brothers nor little sister, were able to attend the obsequies, being detained at home PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 471 on account of sickness. "The good die first, while they whose hearts are dry as summer dust burn to the socket." Arthur was born January 19, 1877, and Bessie Hannah June 2, 1887. Mr. Hummell deserves great praise for the interest which he manifests in public affairs and the amount of information he possesses regarding the chief issues of the day. Although never an office-seeker, he served a number of years as a member of the School Board, and always took a great interest in educational affairs. He is an ardent advocate of the Republican party, and never fails to cast a vote in favor of its candidates. The Lutheran Church finds himself and family among its most consistent and liberal members.   JOSEPH HARTLINE. Among the men who are cultivating a portion of the soil of Franklin Township to good advantage may be mentioned our subject, whose pleasant home is located on section 19. His dwelling is above the average in point of architecture, and the accompanying outbuildings are also well designed for their respective purposes' and are substantial. Mr. Hartline is the eldest son of Peter and Christina (Palmer) Hartline, and was born on the old home farm in Lawrence Township, this county, January 5, 1818. The father was born in Germany about the year 1786, and it is believed emigrated to America when eighteen years of age. On landing he at once made his way to Ohio, and taking up a tract of land from the Government was thereafter engaged. in farming, until his decease. He served as a soldier during the War of 1812, and was present at Detroit at the time of Hull's surrender. Soon after the establishment of peace, Peter Hartline was married and made settlement on his tract of land, which was located between the old Sandy and Beaver Canals and the Tuscarawas and Sandy Rivers. His possessions included one hundred and fifty acres, and on this the parents lived until 1835, when the construction of the Sandy and Beaver Canals led to the belief that the site would soon be occupied by mills and factories. Thinking it a good time to sell, Peter Hartline did so, receiving for his farm $33 per acre. He then bought a tract of three hundred and twenty acres, paying $15 per acre. This same area is now included in the farms of our subject and his half-brother, Frederick, in Franklin Township. It is a very valuable place, conveniently located about one mile from Strasburg. The father died in March, 1837, when in the forty-ninth year of his age. He was twice married, his first union being with Miss Christina, daughter of George Palmer, of Lawrence Township: To them were born our subject, and Clarissa, who married Fred C. Pfersich, living in the vicinity of Sandyville. The second marriage of Peter Hartline was with Miss Regina Pfersich, a native of Wurtemberg, Germany. She made the journey across the Atlantic in 1825,.being seventy days on the voyage. She landed in Philadelphia, whence she came, a short time thereafter, to Tuscarawas County on horseback. Her marriage with Peter Hartline resulted in the birth of three children: Frederick, whose sketch appears on another page in this work; Caroline, who was the wife of George Gnagy, of Franklin Township, and died in 1861; and Margaret, who died at the age of five years. Peter Hartline brought the first salt from the, head of the Tuscarawas River, near Cleveland. He brought it in barrels, in a canoe, to Zoar Station in 1814 or 1815. Salt was then $16 per barrel. After the death of his father our subject managed the home farm for a. time, and when it was divided received as his portion the southern half, which he placed under the best methods of improvement. When ready to establish a home of his own he was married, January 14, 1849, to Miss Christina, daughter of Abraham and Susan (Seese) Gnagy, early settlers of this township. Their union has resulted in the birth of twelve children, of whom ten are living. Franklin, the eldest, married Lucinda Garber, and to them was born a son, Calvin, but the mother is now deceased. The son 472 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. married for his second companion Milano Chat-line, and became the father of seven children, Stanley, Clinton, Frank, Effie, Nellie, Chatline and Leslie. Emma, the next in order of birth in our subject's household, married Jacob Shutt, and their four children are Cora Jane, Minnie Prudence, Emma Luella and Daisy Viola. Their son Benjamin H. died in. infancy. John Hartline married Lizzie Zellinan, and resides in Nebraska; their children are Gleen, Ora and Ralph. Joseph married Lizzie Feucht, of this township, and their son and daughters are Lloyd, Verna and. Alti. Minerva became the wife of Jacob Border, and they have two children, Ervin and Chauncey. George Hartline, who is single, makes his home in Washington County, Kan. Jerry and Lydia are twins; the latter is now the wife of Joseph Fox, and their children are Ray and Grace. Isaac Hartline is single; and Orphie is at home with her father. The wife and mother departed this life March 8, 1880, beloved by all who knew her. She was a member of the United Brethren Church. The subject of this sketch, besides the farm already mentioned, has a one-half interest in an eighty acre tract occupied by his son Frank, and forty-five acres on which Joseph lives. He is one of the most substantial and intelligent agculturists of the county, and the success with which he is meeting in his labors is well earned. In religious affairs he holds membership with the English Lutheran Church, in which body he has been a Deacon for many years. He never fails to cast a vote for Republican candidates, and during his earlier years held many of the township offices.   HON. WESLEY M. TRACY was elected to represent Tuscarawas County in the Legislature in the fall of 1893. He is a stanch Republican and is the second member of his party elected to fill this honored position in thirty years. Mr. Tracy, prior to entering public life, was one of the large merchants of Mineral Point, where he resides with his family in one of the most beautiful residences of the city. Our subject was born in Sandy Township, September 10, 1841, to Nelson and Lucinda (Welch) Tracy. Grandfather Thomas Tracy was born of Irish parents, across the Atlantic, and about 1808, on leaving the Emerald Isle, journeyed to America, whence he located near Uhrichsville, Ohio. In this vicinity he entered land and engaged thereafter in farm life. He was a Whig in polities and died about 1844. He reared a family of two sons and two daughters: Nelson, James, Susan and Nancy, all of whom married and had families of their own. Nelson Tracy was born near Uhrichsville in 1810. He acquired his education in the schools taught in the district, and in 1832 left home and came to Sandy Township, where he rented property for a time. Later he purchased two hundred acres in the southern portion of the above township, for which he was afterward offered a good price and sold. The money thus obtained he invested in other lands, but about 1858 disposed of all his farm interests and engaged in the mercantile business. In 1867 we find him a resident of. Sandyville, operating a store. . The following year, however, he changed his location to Livingston County, Mo., where he made his home for two years, and then returned to this section and engaged in merchandising, following this business uninterruptedly until the death of his wife, in 1871. He then made his home in Mineral Point with a brother until, in 1881, he moved to this city with his son, at whose home his death occurred in March, 1884. He was a Republican in politics, and in religious affairs was an active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He contributed liberally of his means toward the extension of this denomination in his neighborhood and aided in the organization of the first society in Sandy Township. The mother of our subject was born in Carroll County, this state, in 1812, and was the daughter of John Welch, also a native of Ireland, as was the father of Mr. Tracy. On coming to America, this gentleman chose the above county for his future home, there entering and improving a tract of PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 473 two hundred acres in Rose Township. He died about 1851, firm in the faith of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics he always cast a vote in favor of Democratic candidates. The original of this sketch was given a fair education, and prior to the war taught in his neighborhood. When nineteen years old he clerked in his father's store, but in October, 1861, enlisted as a private in Company K, Fifty-first Ohio Infantry, and with his regiment was sent to the front. He was present at the battle of Perryville, after which the forces marched to Nashville and later to Louisville. He was taken sick with a fever while in the service, and on account of this was honorably discharged in February, 1863. He fought bravely during his experience as a soldier and soon after entering the service was promoted to be Corporal of his company. On his return home from the army our subject clerked for a year in Mineral Point and was variously employed until 1866, when he established in the mercantile business in company with Messrs. Davis and Black. This connection existed for one year, when our subject moved upon a farm. His stay there was of short duration also, for a twelvemonth later he was stationed in Sandyville, taking charge of his father's business at that point. In the spring of 1875 he moved his stock to Mineral Point, and a year later disposed of his interests in this line. In the fall of 1868 Mr. Tracy was elected Justice of the Peace, and so well did he fulfill the duties of the office that he was retained for a period of twenty-four years. For twenty-three years he was Township Clerk, has been Assessor for one term, has also served as Mayor of the village, and for fifteen years was Clerk of the Village Board, and at another time was Treasurer. For one year he was Trustee of the Children's Home. As stated in our opening paragraph, he was elected to the Legislature in the fall of 1893 and is discharging his duties as Representative in a manner highly. satisfactory to his constituents. Socially Hon. Wesley M. Tracy is a Knight of Pythias and a Grand Army man, being a charter member of both bodies. Although be gives his entire time and attention to his official duties, he owns a one-half interest in the general store conducted by Isaiah Crist, besides being the possessor of three farms, which aggregate six hundred and twenty-four acres. Mr. Tracy was married, May 4, 1864, to Miss Sarah A. Crist, a native of this township, and the daughter of John and Mary Ann (Black) Crist. Of the three children born to them, William E. is deceased, as is also Ada May, who married Charles A. Diebold. Minnie A. is now the wife of this gentleman. Mr. and Mrs. Tracy are members of the Methodist Church, with which the former has been connected for thirty years and is at present Recording Secretary. ALFRED WEEDON, who served very efficiently for six years and a-half as Clerk of Guernsey County, is a well known and respected inhabitant of Cambridge. In politics he is an ardent supporter of the Republican party. and cast his first vote for State Representative in Illinois, the candidate being pledged to uphold Lincoln for United States Senator. Fraternally Mr. Weedon is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, belonging to Post No. 483, of Cambridge. John H. and Sarah (Schuyhart) Weedon, the parents of our subject, were natives of Maryland and Ohio, respectively. The Weedons were originally from England, but settled in Colonial days in Maryland and Virginia. An ancestor of the gentleman whose name heads this sketch, one George Weedon, commanded a Virginia brigade during the Revolutionary War, and was a hero of Valley Forge. Thomas, one of his sons, was also an officer in that war. The son of the latter, Alfred Penn Weedon, took part in the War of 1812, and a year later came to Ohio, settling in Belmont County, where he reared his large family. One of his children, John H., became the father of our subject. He was reared to maturity in Belmont 474 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. County, and was there married. His wife also came from an old family in the history of the United States, as some of its members figured in the Revolutionary War and also that of 1812. To John H. and Sarah Weedon were born four children. Susan became the wife of Jonathan Jones, and died about 1854. Joseph T. died in Anderson County, Kan. Alfred is the next in order of birth. Elizabeth E., the youngest, died in infancy. In 1837 John H. Weedon brought his family to this county and engaged in the manufacture of hats in Kimbolton. In 1840 be entered the regular army, served in the Florida War, and continued in the service until the war with Mexico came on. He was discharged just before the first battle of Resaca de la Palma, and re-enlisted for the campaign. He served under General Taylor until General Scott took charge at Monterey. He was wounded at the battle of Molino del Rey, City of Mexico. His injuries made him unable to write, and after his discharge he was lost track of by his relatives, and whether he died on the route home or not is unknown. A pension certificate issued in his behalf was sent to Zanesville, Ohio, where it lay unclaimed until returned to Washington, D. C. In 1850 his widow was married to Enoch Jones, who is now deceased. Mrs. Jones, however, although born in 1813, is still living. Alfred Weedon was born in Morristown, Belmont County, Ohio, November 15, 1836, and passed his early years on a farm in this and Guernsey Counties. Before reaching his majority he went to Bureau County, Ill., where he remained five years, his time being given up to attending school at Princeton, to teaching, and to various kinds of work. In the spring of 1861 he returned to this county and engaged to teach for a term of school, but before the time had expired enlisted in Company F, Twenty-sixth Ohio Infantry, as a private, the date of the event being June 17, 1861. His first engagement was at the battle of Shiloh, prior to which he was for some months in West Virginia, where he had numerous skirmishes. He was in the battle of Stone River, and the day before it was fought charged through La Vergne. In this hazardous and daring charge the regiment lost a number of men in a very short time. They also suffered heavily at the battle of Chickamauga, there being over two hundred killed and wounded, besides those who were made prisoners, and one company, Company H, came out with but one man. Later Mr. Weedon fought at Mission Ridge, and though he suffered with rheumatism at this time severely, be was not long absent from his post, but assisted to guard a wagon-train on a long, tiresome march. While thus employed he was in a fight at Charleston with Wheeler, in which his regiment did not take part. He then went on the Atlanta campaign, and took part in all the battles of the campaign, until June 27, 1864, when he was wounded at Kenesaw Mountain in a charge upon the works. For the next six months he was disqualified for army service, and in the meantime, in February, 1865, was made Sergeant-Major, continuing to serve as such until discharged. The regiment was sent to Texas, but Mr. Weedon was stricken with fever at New Orleans, and was sent to Jefferson Barracks. His final discharge was dated November 17, 1865, at Columbus, Ohio.' Obtaining a veteran's furlough in 1864, Mr. Weedon returned home and remained about two months on recruiting service, and in this period was married. The lady who became his wife February 13, 1864, was formerly Eliza J. Dull. After the war the young couple lived on a farm in this county until 1868, Mr. Weedon also teaching school to some extent. He then went to Adair County, Iowa, and followed his former occupations for the next three years. In 1871 he ,went to Crawford County, Kan. While there his wife died, in August, 1871, leaving three little children, whom their father took to his brother's home in Anderson County, Kan., to pass the following winter. The eldest, Ella N., is now the' wife of J. H. Marling; Susan M., the second child, is now Mrs. A. M. Mathews; and David T. is a printer in Seattle. Wash. In the spring of 1872 Alfred Weedon returned to his old home at Kimbolton, Ohio, taking with him his children. On New Year's Day, 1873, he married Mrs. Emma Little, and a few weeks later he returned to Kansas. During the summer members of his family were sick, and as the climate did not seem to agree with them, once more Mr. PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 475 Weedon turned his face in the direction of the Buckeye State. His land was afterward seized by the railroad, as was that of many other farmers. For a year or so afterward our subject taught school at Birmingham, Ohio. He built the first house at Guernsey Station after the railroad was completed to that point, and kept the store and station for a year and a-half. He then taught school until 1887, when he was elected County Clerk. Mrs. Emily Weedon was called to her final rest in Patrol), 1879. She left two children, John F. and Olive M., both residing at home. The present wife of our subject was formerly Sarah Hill. Their marriage was celebrated October 13, 1880, and one child, Homer H., has come to gladden their hearts. Mrs. Weedon was before her marriage a resident of Senecaville. Both she and our subject are members of the Methodist Protestant Church. ROBERT S. FORBES. The following is a brief sketch of the career of Mr. Forbes, whose present substantial position has been reached entirely through his own perseverance, and whose life shows what can be accomplished by a person with enlightened views and courage. During his childhood he experienced many disadvantages, and for years had to struggle against a seemingly adverse fate. Notwithstanding discouragement, he pushed ahead, and the result proves the wisdom of his course. He is at present .living on a fine estate in Clay, Township, this county, where he and his interesting companion are very popular. Our subject was born in Uhrichsville, and is the son of Andrew and Louisa E. (Seaman) Forbes. The former was born in Carroll County, this state, and died in August, 1874, when in the prime. of life. He, in turn, was the son of James and Elizabeth Forbes, natives, respectively, of Ireland and Pennsylvania. The grandfather emigrated to the United States when a young man, and here met and married his wife. They afterward removed to this state, and died at a good old age in New Philadelphia, where James Forbes was a wealthy speculator. Louisa E. Forbes was born in Clay Township, this county, and departed this life in 1883, in the fifty-third year of her age. She was the daughter of Robert and Martha (Evans) Seaman, natives of Ohio County, Va. On making this state their home they located on a fine tract of land, which, by good management and industry, Robert Seaman increased to fourteen hundred acres. He was one of the most extensive farmers and stock-raisers in the county, and contributed largely toward making this section what it is today — a rich farming community. Andrew and Louisa Forbes were married in this county, and became the parents of the following four sons and two daughters: Robert S., of this sketch; James C., a farmer of Clay Township; Austin E., also engaged in agricultural pursuits in this township; Andrew, deceased; Zoe, the wife of C. S. Johnson, a banker of Dennison, this state; and Stella E., the wife of E. N. Bailey, an at' torney in New Philadelphia. The husband and father was a merchant for many years in Uhrichsville prior to locating on his farm in 1866, on which he continued to reside the rest of his life. The original of this sketch was given a. good education in the schools of the neighborhood, and remained under the parental roof, caring for his parents and assuming the management of the farm until their decease. He then fell heir to one hundred and fifty-eight acres of land, on which he is at present residing. A portion of this was found to be fine coal land, and for a number of years past Mr. Forbes has been engaged in mining. Robert S. Forbes and Miss Hettie Stocker were united in marriage in the year 1883. The lady was born in this township, in September, 1856, and was the daughter of Joel and Malinda (Price) Stocker, who were also natives of Tuscarawas County. The father died in September, 1894, while his good wife, who is still living, makes her home on the old farm. She is now seventy-three years old. The paternal grandparents of Mrs. Forbes were Andrew and Barbara Stocker, natives of Pennsyl- 476 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. vania, whence they emigrated to this county at an early day, and were classed among its most worthy and respected pioneers. Her parents were married in this county in 1848, and to them was born a family of seventeen children, twelve of whom are deceased. Those living are: Adam C., who makes his home in Port Washington, this state; Elizabeth, the wife of Thomas Kuhn, of Columbus, Ohio; Mary F., now the wife of Samuel Dancy, of Dennison, this state; Daniel F., a resident of Uhrichsville; and Mrs. Forbes. The deceased members of the family were Anna, Rosa, Clara, Frank, Sarah, Louisa, Julia, William, Edward, Magdalene, Jefferson and Joel W. To our subject and his estimable wife there has been born one child, Mamie, who is attending school, and it is their intention to give her the best educational advantages. The coal mines of our subject are managed in such a manner as to bring him. a handsome income. His farm is operated on shares, and, although retired from the active business of life, he still looks after his affairs, and is thus kept busy. He is a stanch Dem- ocrat in politics, and his influence is used to advance the interests of his party. Mr. and Mrs. Forbes are- in all respects sincere-minded and straightforward people, and stand well in the community, numbering among their friends the best residents of the county. EBENEZER WILLIAMS. To his skill in handicraft, his thorough knowledge of the materials and modes of usage best adapted for various kinds of buildings, Mr. Williams adds the personal qualities which win the respect and friendship of those with whom he associates. He is now living in Bridgeville, Guernsey County, and was born in Washington Township, March 23, 1826. William and Rachel (McGrue) Williams, the parents of our subject, were born respectively in the state of Virginia and Monroe Township, this county. The father died in the year 1884, at the advanced age of eighty-three years. He was the son of Charles and Sarah Williams, also natives of the Old Dominion, who, after living there for many years, decided to try their fortunes in this then territory. The journey hither was made in the year 1806, and on locating in their new home they passed the. balance of their lives in cultivating the soil. Mrs. Williams was forty. five years of age at the time of her decease, in 1837. Her parents were James and Rachel McGrue, natives of New York State, whence they came overland to Ohio in 1812. Her father, who all his life followed the business of a miller in his native state, erected a mill in this section, and during the remainder of his life carried on a paying trade. William and Rachel Williams were married in this county, and to them were born four daughters and four sons. The eldest of the family, James, is deceased. Mary Ann is the wife of James McDonald, and lives in McDonough County, Ill. Joseph is a resident of Iowa. Ebenezer is the subject of this sketch. Sarah married Isaiah McGee, a business man of Peoria, Ill. Rachel is the widow of John Saunders, a resident of Good Hope, Ill. William, Jr., is deceased. The father of this family was a carpenter by trade, and, coming as he did into an unsettled portion of the county, had all the work he could do in erecting houses for the new-comers who later located here. Ebenezer Williams began to make his own way in the world when a lad of fifteen years, his first work being as an apprentice to a carpenter. As the years passed he became thoroughly informed in all details of the trade, and has continued to make it his calling in life. He has also an honorable record as one of the vast number who devoted several years of their lives to the preservation of the Union and the upholding of those institutions dear to all true patriots. He enlisted, in 1861, in Company H, Sixteenth Ohio Infantry, and going with his regiment to the front, remained for three months, or until his term of service had expired. Returning home, he again offered his services in defense of his country's flag, this time becoming a PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 477 member of Company H, Fortieth Ohio Infantry, with which he remained until the establishment of peace. During that period he suffered all the hardships and privations of a soldier's life, and took part in many of the important battles of the war. Mr. Williams was married, in 1842, to Miss Catherine, daughter of James and Ruth (Johnson) Fuller. She was born in this county, March 1, 1880, and received a fair education in its district schools. Her father was born in Maryland, and died in 1885, aged seventy-two years. His parents were Thomas and Lydia Fuller, who came to this county from Maryland about the year 1820. Ruth Johnson was born in Belmont County, this state, and her demise occurred in 1845, when seventy-two years old. Her parents were Ephraim and Catherine Johnson, also natives of Maryland, whence they came to Guernsey County in 1820. The parents of Mrs. Williams reared the following-named children: Ann, 'who is residing in Coshocton County, this state; Thomas and Maria, deceased; Jane, the widow of William Douglas, living in Iowa; Rueham, who married Abraham Marlatt and makes her home in Guernsey County; Catherine, now the wife of our subject; and Margaret, who lives in Iowa. James Fuller was a well-to-do farmer, and at the time of his decease left a valuable estate of one hundred and twenty well improved acres. The ten children who have come to bless the home of Mr. and Mrs. Williams are: 'William, deceased; Isaiah, living in Oklahoma; Preston, a resident of this county; Harriet, the wife of James Sickman, a farmer of Nebraska; Daniel, who makes his home in Kansas; Elmer E.,. who is a resident of this state; Sherman, living in California; Sheridan, engaged in business at Bridgeville, this state; Grant, a carpenter of the last-named place, which is also the home of Ebenezer, Jr. On his return from the war, Mr. Williams again took up the work of carpentering, and was among the first to purchase property in this place, which he later lost on an election bit. He now has in his possession sixteen lots, besides his comfortable residence, which is one of the best in the village. He is now living practically retired, as he has accumulated a sufficiency of this world's goods to enable him to pass the remaining years of his life in the ease which he so well deserves. In politics he is a Republican, and cast his first Presidential vote for James K. Polk. He is not identified with any religious organization, but gives liberally of his means toward the support of all denominations. JOSEPH SCHALIFI is one of the sterling old pioneers of Tuscarawas County. For over half a century he has lived in Goshen Township, and now after a busy and active life he is, in a measure, retired from agricultural labors, and is enjoying a well earned rest. He is a native of Switzerland, having been born in that country July 18, 1814. The parents of our subject were John J. and Annie (Barbrec) Schalifl. They were also born and passed their entire lives in Switzerland. The father, whose birth occurred in 1775, died in 1815; and his wife. Annie, born in the same year, lived until 1829. Joseph Schalifi passed his boyhood and early manhood in his native land, but in 1839 set sail for America. On arriving in New York City, he remained there for a short time, thence coming to this county. For six months he worked on a farm near Stone Creek, and in 1840 came to this township. The same year was celebrated his marriage with Barbara Switzer, who, like her husband, was a native of Switzerland. She was born in 1820, and with her parents became an inhabitant of Tuscarawas County in 1833. Soon after the young couple's marriage they came to the homestead owned by the father of Mrs. Schell& For the next four years our subject engaged in farming on that place, after which he purchased a tract of one hundred and forty acres, which he has since cultivated, and thereon made his home. The land was little improved, and much bad not yet been cleared at the time of his pur 478 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. chase, but is now in good condition and considered a valuable piece of property. It lies along the coal belt, and this useful mineral having been discovered in paying quantities on the place, our subject recently sold a part of his farm, receiving therefor $11,000. Nine children were born to Joseph and Barbara Schalifi. Morris lives. in Canton, Stark County, Ohio; John and Simon are residents of Wayne County, this state; Joseph lives in this county; Andrew is at home; Frank has his abode in. Stark County; Sarah is the wife of Jacob Shoemaker, of Goshen Township; Rose is Mrs. Rudolph Scherril, of this township; and Amanda is the wife of B. Murray, whose home is also in Goshen Township. The mother of these children died January 9, 1892. The home farm owned by Mr. Schalifi is now operated by his son Andrew, an enterprising young agriculturist. In politics our subject affiliates with the Democratic party, and in his religious belief he is connected with the Moravian denomination. ALEXANDER F. OLIVER, Mayor and Police Magistrate of Barnhill, Goshen Township, is also a general merchant of this place. He is one of the old pioneers who helped year ago to lay the foundations of this county's usefulness and prosperity, and has always been a man of public spirit. He has held various responsible positions, and at all times acquitted himself with fidelity and a high sense of the trust reposed in him. For six years he served as Postmaster, having been appointed by President Cleveland. He has been for a like period of time Township Supervisor, and has been Mayor and Magistrate of Barnhill for four years. For a period covering two years he was Township Clerk, and officiated as Constable for four years. Mr. Oliver was born April 22, 1822. His parents were William and Jane (Oliver) Oliver. The former was born in New York City, while his wife was a native of County Down, Ireland. In her girlhood she emigrated to America and became a resident of Jefferson County, Ohio. She was a scholarly woman, and before' her marriage was a school teacher in this county. William Oliver went to Jefferson County in 1812, and there met his future wife, to whom he was married in 1820. They became the parents of Ores sons and a daughter, namely: Alexander F.; Henry, now deceased; Margaret J., deceased; and William, a farmer of this township. William Oliver was a distiller and farmer by occupation, and in a financial way was on the road to success when he died, in the year 1828. Alexander Oliver was only six years of age when death deprived him of his father's guidance and protection. The boy continued to make his home with his mother until he was in his twenty-fifth year. In 1835 the latter become the owner of a farm of eighty acres in Union Township, Tuscarawas County, and there she continued to dwell until her death, which occurred September 16, 1848, being then a little over fifty-eight years of age. By those who knew her she was much beloved for her sterling qualities and her brave struggle to provide for her children. Our subject attended the district schools of his day, but is mainly self-educated. His boyhood was familiar with a school room supplied with slab seats, puncheon door, and other rude accessories. In 1846 Mr. Oliver left his mother's roof to embark in the business of life for himself. He was married September 24 of that year to Mary Keip, and soon after the young couple settled in Union Township. To them were born the following children: Jane, Mrs. James Heins, of Rush Township; Ann, now deceased; William, a farmer near Barnhill; Maggie, wife of Samuel Waddington, a farmer in Cusier County, Neb. Mrs. Oliver died September 29, 1858. October 5, 1861, our subject married Marinda Buckins. Four children graced this union, namely: George B. and Henry S., who are engaged in mining at Barnhill; Edward T, who was born at this place February 14, 1872; and Marinda A., born February 16,1867, and whose death occurred July 14 of the same year. The PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 479 present wife of our subject, formerly Retta J. McCue, was married to him July 6, 1892. For many years Mr. Oliver has held membership in the Methodist Episcopal Church, and is one of the most earnest workers in the congregation. to which he belongs. He has frequently been numbered among the board of officers of the church, and has been a liberal contributor to its support. SAMUEL McMILLEN. The Keystone State has given to Ohio many estimable citizens, but she has contributed none more worthy of notice, or more highly esteemed, than the subject of this sketch, who is one of the prominent farmers and stock-raisers of the state. He is at present residing in Wheeling Township, Guernsey County,of which community he is one of the honored pioneers. Mr. McMillen was born in Washington County, Pa., November 3, 1817, and is the son of John and Mary (Marshall) McMillen. The father, who was born in Ireland, emigrated to this country, and lived until the advanced age of ninety-four years, dying in Guernsey County in the year 1875. His parents, John and Margaret (McGill) McMillen, were born in the Emerald Isle, whence they crossed the Atlantic many years ago, and at once settled in Pennsylvania, thereafter living in Washington County. Mrs. Mary McMillen was also born in the same county in Pennsylvania, and died in July, 1874, at the age of eighty-six years. Her parents were natives of Ireland, but lived in Virginia after coming to America. The parents of our subject. were united in marriage in their native county, and to them were born four sons and four daughters, as follows: John, William and David, deceased; Samuel, of this sketch; Mary, Margaret, Eliza-and Susanna, all of whom are deceased. The father of this family came to Guernsey County in the year 1837. He was a well educated man, and for a number of years after locating here taught the district school, and at the same time carried on the operations of his farm with fair success. His son Samuel lived at home, giving his attention to the home farm until reaching his thirtieth year, when he was married and established a home of his own. In the mean time he was well educated under the instruction of his honored father, and trained in the details of farm work, so that when he came into possession of an estate of his own he was thoroughly competent to manage it. Samuel McMillen and Nancy Rawlstein, also a native of Washington County, Pa., were united in marriage in 1849. The lady became the mother of three children, and, departed this life in 1858. Her family comprised Mary, the widow of Robert Aiken, living in Muskingum County, this state; James W., engaged in farm pursuits in Kansas; and Adeline, who makes her home with her brother James in Kansas, and is unmarried. In 1859 Mr. McMillen was a second time married, the lady on this occasion being Eliza A. Aiken, who was born in Columbiana County, this state, May 18, 1828. She is the daughter of George and. Martha (Patten) Aiken, the father a native of Ireland, and the mother a native of Pennsylvania. They died in that state after following agricultural pursuits there for many years. George Aiken. was the son of John and Jane (Thompson) Aiken, natives of the Emerald Isle, who, on emigrating to this country, made their future home in the Keystone State, where the father of Mrs. McMillen died in 1863, aged eighty years. Mrs. Martha Aiken was the daughter of Hugh and Eliza (Hannah) Patten, the former born in Ireland, and the latter in Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. Aiken were married in the year 1816, and had ten children. Of these, Jane, the eldest, is deceased; Hugh P. is a farmer of Muskingum County, where John also lives; William is deceased; George is farming In Logan County, Ohio; Eliza A., now Mrs. McMillen, is the twin sister of Mary, the widow of James Neal, of this county; Martha is deceased; James is cultivating land near Birmingham, this state; and Margaret, the widow of John Smith, makes her home in Logan County, this state. The father of this family served in the War of 1812, being Lieu- 480 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. tenant of his company under the command of General Harrison. His business in life was that of a farmer, in which he was more than ordinarily successful, being thoroughly informed in all departments of farm work. To our subject and his estimable wife there have been born five children, as follows: Mattie, the wife of D. F. Kennedy, a farmer of Monroe Township, Guernsey County; John P., engaged in the mercantile business in Colorado; Millie, the wife of Robert Grimes, a farmer of this township; and Annie and George, still under the parental roof. Soon after his marriage Mr. McMillen took up his present homestead, which now comprises one hundred and thirty-seven broad and well cultivated acres, on which he has made his home ever since. As might be expected, he is widely known throughout this portion of the county, and numbers as his friends its best people. He is honest and upright in all his transactions, and, although never aspiring to office-holding, has benefited his community by upholding all moral and social reforms which have been set on foot. He is a consistent and worthy member of the United Presbyterian Church, and is interested in all religious enterprises. In politics he is a Republican, and cast his first vote for Martin Van Buren as President. Those who know Mr. McMillen esteem him for his sterling worth, and, with his good wife, he is universally liked by the entire community. JAMES CASEBEER. Among the enterprising and successful young farmers of York Township is the subject of this sketch. Since 1892 .he has been engaged in running the homestead which he owns on section 14, and which contains one hundred and twenty-one acres. The parents of James Casebeer, George and Lucinda (Atkins) Casebeer, were natives of Pennsylvania and England, respectively. The latter's parents were Joseph and Lucinda Atkins, who lived in England during their early married life, but later emigrated to America, becoming residents of Tuscarawas County, this state. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. George Casebeer was celebrated in New Philadelphia, and some time later they emigrated to Missouri, where the husband worked as a carpenter and also carried on a farm. They died in 1860, at the same hour, as the result of being poisoned. They were very prominent people in Missouri, well thought of by all who knew them, and their unfortunate death was a blow to the whole community. They left live children to mourn their loss. David, the eldest, is a carpenter in New Philadelphia; William F. is the second of the family; George is engaged in farming in Canada; Alice is the wife of William Clark, a merchant of Virginia; and James is the youngest. The birth of our subject occurred in Missouri March 4, 1860, and on his parents' untimely demise he was adopted into the family of George and Rosanna Smith, of York Township, this county. These worthy people became very much attached to the lad, and Were as kind and loving toward him as if he was their own child. Young Casebeer continued to live on the Smith homestead until the death of his kind friends, who left the property to him by will. For twelve years he worked in a sawmill, but since 1892 has devoted his attention to farming. The homestead comprises one hundred and twenty-one acres, all of which is kept under good cultivation. Though his experience as a farmer has been somewhat limited, our subject is a man of practical mind and industrious characteristics, which qualities lead to success. May 14, 1891, James Casebeer was married to Miss Flora Metzger, who was born at Lockport, Ohio, June 31, 1871. Mrs. Casebeer is a daughter of Isaac and Susan (Metzger) Metzger, who were cousins. They were the parents of the following children: Flora, Cora, Ellen, Lorenzo and Mary. Isaac Metzger is a prominent farmer and highly esteemed in Warwick Township, where he resides. To our subject and his wife have been born two daughters: Grace, July 1, 1893; and Carrie, October 6, 1894. Mrs. Casebeer is a lady of good education and culture, well received in social circles, and both she and her husband have many PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 481 friends, who often partake of their genial and kindly hospitality. In his political belief Mr. Casebeer is liberal, and usually uses his right of franchise by voting for the candidates of the People's party. GEORGE. LECHNER, deceased, was one of the founders of Mineral Point, which, in company with Alfred Davis, he surveyed and platted. He served as Trustee of Sandy Township for about twenty years, and improved several farms in the vicinity. A man of public spirit and a power for good in the vicinity in which he dwelt, his loss was deeply felt by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance, and his memory is cherished by a host of life-long friends. The Lechner family is of German origin, but the members of it settled at a very early day in Pennsylvania. The paternal grandfather of our subject was a tanner by- trade, and his son, John Michael, the father of George Lechner, followed milling. In 1827 the latter removed to Stark County, Ohio, where he resided until his death, which occurred in 1833. He was forty years of age when he married Miss Elizabeth Rider, who was born in Baltimore, and who by her first marriage had three children: George, Jeremiah, and Joseph, who is in Elkhart County, Ind. After the death of her first husband Mrs. Lechner became the wife of Joseph Young. She died in Indiana, in December, 1880, and was buried in the cemetery at Mineral Point. Michael Lechner was reared in the doctrines of the Reformed Church, but subsequently became identified with the Disciples, and the same thing was the case with his wife, Elizabeth. George Lechner was born November 30, 1820, in Manheim Township, York County, Pa., and was brought up to farm life. After the death of his father, which occurred when he was but thirteen years of age. his mother's support fell on his young shoulders. March 21, 1844, he married Matilda Firestone, of Waynesburg, Stark County, Ohio. For a time thereafter he operated a rented farm, but in the spring of 1847 he removed to this county and settled on the place where his widow is now living, near Mineral Point. He first rented one hundred and sixty acres, but in 1855 had accumulated a sufficient sum of money to become the owner of the place. As the years passed he invested in additional land, and owned a farm of one hundred and sixty acres, which he sold just before his demise. Through his own exertions and good business ability, he not only made a good livelihood for his family, but accumulated a sub- stantial fortune. In politics he was during his early life a Whig, and after the formation of the Republican party espoused its principles. He was a member of the Baptist Church in his youth, and was a man of high morals, integrity and sterling character. He was called to the home beyond June 3, 1889. Mrs. Lechner was the daughter of Mathias and Catherine (Worley) Firestone, natives of Colum biana and Stark County, Ohio, respectively. The former was a millwright, and also conducted a farm near Waynesburg, Ohio. He died May 3, 1875, when in his seventy-eighth year. He was twice married, having ten children by his first union.. Nine of the number lived to maturity, namely: Mary, Mrs. Nesbit, of Indiana; Hannah, Mrs. Hutchinson, of Ft. Dodge, Iowa; Matilda; George; }large, who married Peter Snider, of Middleport, Ohio; Daniel; John, now in Nebraska; James, of Ada, Ohio; and Catherine. Daniel and George. were in the service during the late War of the Rebellion. The mother of these children died in January, 1847, at the age of fifty years. The second wife of Mathias Firestone was Mrs. Ann, widow of Isaac Wilson. She had five children, namely: Louisa, Corvin, Lillie, William and Haddon. Mr. Firestone was a Whig in politics, and afterward a Republican, and served as Township Trustee on one occasion. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity and belonged to the Methodist Episcopal Church. The paternal grandfather of Mrs. George Lech ner was John Firestone, a native of the Keystone 482 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. State, and one of the. pioneers of Stark County. He was a farmer, and passed his last years in Columbiana County, Ohio. He reared a family of twelve children. namely: John, Jacob, Solomon, George, Joseph, Mathias, Daniel, Catherine, Hannah, Margaret, Betsey and Mary. On the maternal side Mrs. Lechner's grandfather was John Worley, who came from the old Pennsylvania state. To himself and wife, whose maiden name was Mary Springer, were born twelve children, who grew to mature years, namely: Polly, Rebecca, Catherine, Nancy, Daniel, Michael, Thomas, Ake, Joseph, John, George and Jacob. With the exception of John and George, these children all married and had families. John died after enlisting in the War of 1812, but before reaching the field of battle. The union of George and Matilda Lechner was blessed with the following children: Catherine E., who became the wife of Philip C. Finney, of this township; Charity, deceased. formerly the wife of Samuel Cunningham, by whom she had two daughters; Osee, the wife of Emanuel Sweaney; Joseph M.; Oliver P., whose sketch appears elsewhere in this volume; and Matilda J. GARRETT B. SMITH, one of the popular business men and prominent citizens of New Comerstown, who is at present engaged in mercantile pursuits in that city, is a native of Columbus, Ohio, and was born January 31, 1828. He is a son of Anson and Triphena (Smith) Smith, also natives of Columbus. Anson Smith was a carpenter and contractor by occupation, and carried on his trade in his native city until his death, which occurred in 1840. To the union of this couple six children were born, as follows: Ann Eliza, Sarah, William, Frank,Annie and Garrett B. The subject of this sketch received his education in the public schools of Columbus, where he spent his time much the same as other boys of his age. At the age of twelve years he was thrown on his own resources. His father dying at that time left the family with limited means, and Garrett was compelled to start out to make a living for himself. He occupied his time in various ways until he was about sixteen years old, when he began his mercantile career. Going to Roscoe, he engaged as clerk in a dry-goods store, where he remained three years. During this time he conducted himself in an honest, straightforward manner, and by his industrious habits, and the interest he took in the firm, he soon won the respect and confidence of his employer. He became very popular in the community, his courteous manners and pleasant ways winning for him many warm and true friends. While engaged as clerk in Roscoe, Colonel Nugen, of New Comerstown, was so attracted to him by his cheerful manner, the interest he took and the skill he Showed in the management of the business, that he induced him to come to New Comerstown and take charge of his store at that place. Here he was as successful as in the former place, and in a short time became a partner in the firm. In 1854 Mr. Smith was united in marriage with Miss Elmira, the eldest daughter of Col. R. H. Nugen, and to them have been born eight children, namely: Virginia, Marcia M., Robert H., Sarah H., Christina, Howard, Jessie K. and Elmira. Mr. Smith has given his children all good educations, fitting them to fill any position in life wherever their lot may be cast. Mr. Smith was given the entire supervision of the construction of the Pan Handle Railroad in that section, which was built in 1863, 1864 and 1865, since which time he has given his attention strictly to his own business interests. In connection with his mercantile trade he owns and operates a large farm, to which he gives much of his personal time and attention. Mr. Smith is what may be termed a self-made business man. Having had to look out for himself since a mere lad, he has fought his own way onward and upward, and to-day stands numbered among the best business men and honored citizens of Tuscarawas County. Socially our subject is identified with the Masonic order, being a member of Lone Star Lodge, Nugen Chapter, and Mt. Vernon Commandery at Columbus, Ohio. Politically he is a stanch PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 483 Democrat, and takes a deep interest in the success of his party. He was elected to the Ohio Legislature in 1869 and 1871. For twelve years he has been a member of the Board of Education, and was President of the Board for nine years. He is a man whose entire course of life has been in every respect honorable, upright and conscientious, and he is justly entitled to the respect and esteem in which he is held. JAMES W. KEPLINGER. A native of Tuscarawas County, our subject was born flay17, 1859, to Jacob and Annie (Myers) Keplinger. The mother was formerly the wife of George Richart. Jacob Keplinger, who is now deceased, was a native of Franklin County, Va., his birth occurring March 15, 1817. He was the second son of. Joseph and Catherine (Snyder) Keplinger, and was educated in his native state, whence he came in 1837 to this county. His parents also made the removal hither in that year, locating on a farm in Dover Township, where they were engaged in general farming until their decease. Jacob Keplinger was twice married. His first union, which was celebrated with a Miss Lower, resulted in the birth of four children, namely: Joseph S., living in Dover Township; Mary M., now deceased; John H., who also makes his home in the above township, where he is a farmer; and Aaron, living in Columbus. On the decease of his first wife, the father married Mrs. Richart, and to them were born Sarah, now the wife of Jonathan Davidson, of Dover Township; and the original of this sketch. James W. acquired his primary education in the schools near his home, supplementing the knowledge gained therein by a course at a university at Ada. He afterward returned home and assisted in the work on the farm until attaining his twenty, ninth year, when he began teaching school, following this occupation for a year. In 1890 he disposed or his farm, including twenty-two and one-half acres, and two years thereafter sold out his property in Daviess County, Ind.. comprising fifty-five acres. In 1890 our subject moved to Winfield and established a general merchandise business, in which he is still engaged. His store is well stocked with a large variety of goods, suited for both the city and country household, and his trade extends over a large territory. When ready to take unto himself a wife, Mr. Keplinger was married, September 23, 1880, to Miss Mary E., daughter of Rev. D. and Margaret (Walters) Arbaugh. She was born January 4, 1861, and by her union with our subject has become the mother of four children, one of whom died in infancy. Waldo H. was born January 25, 1885, and died March 20, 1892; Homer was born November 28, 1888; and Milo M. November 14, 1890. Both Mr. and Mrs. Keplinger are members of the United Brethren Church, of which the latter's father is pastor. Socially our subject belongs to Winfield Tent No. 13, Order of the Maccabees, and also holds membership with the Grange. He is a strong Re. publican in politics, and cast his first Presidential vote for James A. Garfield. THEODORE R. LEINS was born in Sandy Township, April 7, 1854, and is still living within its boundaries. In the fall of 1893 he located on his present homestead, which comprises one hundred and sixty acres, located on section 7. Both he and his estimable wife are honored and respected citizens in the community where they dwell, and with the history of which both they and their parents' families have been prominently connected. Joseph and Magdalene (Robart) Leins, the parents of our subject, were natives of Wurtemberg. Germany, and Bishweller, Alsace, respectively. 484 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. The former was one of five children, the others being Sebastian, Charles, Helen and Rose. In 1832 Joseph Leins emigrated to the United States and located at Zoar, this state, where he worked for eight years at his trade of a shoemaker. In 1840 tie bought one hundred and sixty acres of land, situated two miles east of Mineral Point. This he cleared and improved with good buildings, greatly increasing its value. He had landed in the United States with $800 or $1.000, but at the time of his death owned three hundred and forty acres and he had besides given to a daughter a tract of sixty acres. He was born in the year 1806, and died .September 27, 1876. Though reared in the faith of the Roman Catholic Church, he became a Lutheran after coming to this country. Before the war he was a Democrat, but afterward supported the Republican party. October 10, 1840, he was married to Miss Robart, who bore him seven children, two of whom died in childhood. Those surviving are Sophia, who became the wife of George Meyers, of Canton; Louisa, Mrs. John Settler; William, who married Pauline Lebold; our subject; and Simon, who is unmarried. The mother was the daughter of Abraham Robart, a speculator and manufacturer of hemp and ropes. His wife was in girlhood Catherine Shuster, and their three children were Abraham, Catherine and Mrs. Leins. The latter was born September 16. 1816, and received a good German education. In 1840 she set sail for the United States and landed in New York City after a voyage of sixty-six days. She came direct to Zoar, where she has since resided. She has been a member of the Reformed Church from the time she was fourteen years of age. Theodore R. Leins was born and reared on a farm, and remained at home until he reached his majority. He received only a district-school education, but he became well informed through his reading and experience in the world. In 1875 he began farming on his own account,and in 1881, in company with a. brother, bought the old homestead. As his share he took one hundred and twenty acres, and this property he still owns, having since added. fifty acres more. He has placed valuable improvements on the farm and thus increased its desirability in the market. In the fall of 1893 he removed to his present home, which is situated on a farm comprising a quarter-section of land, which was inherited by his wife from her father's estate. February 8, 1886, Mr. Leins married Lizzie, daughter of John and Catherine (Maurer) Lebold. Two children have come to grace their union, namely: Nora Estella and Maggie Florence. When seventeen years of age Mr. Leins joined the Lutheran Church, with which denomination his wife became identified when in her fifteenth year. They are both now active workers in the Reformed Church, and are honored and respected by all who have the pleasure of their acquaintance. DAVID McBRIDE. The gentleman whose name introduces this sketch belongs to a family tha has taken au active part in the progress of this section. He now resides on a farm in Adams Township, Guernsey County, which yields a goodly amount of both cereals and fruit. Mr. McBride was born in County Antrim, Ireland, November 5, 1827, and is the son of Thomas and Agnes (Green) McBride, also natives of the Emerald Isle. They set sail for America in 1849, locating after their arrival here on rented property near the city of Pittsburg. This Thomas McBride farmed for a twelvemonth, when the record states that he removed to Jackson Township, Guernsey County, Ohio, and there became the proprietor of a good property. This he sold about 1853, and bought a farm in Cambridge Township, on which he was living at the time of his death, in 1861, aged seventy-five years. His good wife preceded him to the land beyond, dying in 1860. She reared a family of twelve children, of whom Thomas B. died in Ireland in 1873. Elizabeth became the wife of Benjamin Green, and is now living in Cambridge; her husband was in the service of the Government for four years during the late PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 485 war as an artilleryman. James went from Ireland to the West Indies, and died near Antigo. John left home in 1844, and spent six years in the West Indies, after which he came to America, and is now engaged in farming in this county. He too served as a soldier in the Civil War. Our subject was the next in order of birth. Martha is the widow of John Russell, and is living in Pittsburg. Sarah makes her home in this county with her sister Margaret, who is the wife of David McCourt. Mary married John McCourt, and resides in this county. William and the next son, also named William, are deceased; as is also Agnes, the youngest member of the household. Thomas B., the first-named son, served in the British navy for over thirty years, and used to relate how during that country's encounters with China the ignorant Chinese would run to examine the shells which were thrown from the vessels, and of course were killed when they exploded. Our subject was a lad of seventeen when he accompanied his brothers on their trip to the West Indies, and was given a position to work in a sugar factory. Taking sick soon afterward, he desired to return home, and as he had no money, secured a position as steward on a vessel bound for New York, where he boarded another ship which conveyed him to Ireland. The voyage was a very long and stormy one, consuming six months. On arriving home, young David attended school for a year, when the family emigrated to America, and he accompanied them. On the 1st of September, 1857, our subject was married to Margaret A. Ramsey, and to them was born a family of thirteen children, of whom we give the following: Agnes died in the year 1887; Martha is the wife of George Kirk, and resides in Canal Lewisville, Coshocton County, this state; Thomas B. makes his home in this county; Emma L. married H. Moorehead, and is now deceased; Joseph W. makes his home in Cambridge, where he is employed by the Iron Roofing Company; U. S. G. is an employe in the coal mines of this county; and David E., Ramsey A., James L. W. and Charles R. are at home. Three died in infancy unnamed. In politics Mr. McBride is a true-blue Repub 23 lican, and as a Grand Army man does all he can to make the post one of interest. In religious matters he is a consistent member of the United Presbyterian Church, among whose members he is highly regarded. JOHN OGIER, whose accidental death, January 13, 1891, was a great shock to the community, was long one of the enterprising business men of Cambridge, and was born only a mile and a-half north of this city August 8, 1826. Among his most prominent characteristics were integrity, fidelity and sincerity of word. and deed. For thirty-four years he was one of the most faithful members in the Methodist Episcopal Church, and took a most active interest in its welfare and progress. The parents of John Ogier were Thomas and Rachel (Marguand) Ogier. The former was a native of the Isle of Guernsey and one of the pioneers of this county, he having settled on Cambridge as early as .1810. He was an agriculturist by occupation, and for many years was a Notary Public. The boyhood days of John Ogler were passed in farming and in striving to gain a fair education in the poorly conducted schools of that day. On arriving at man's estate he married Catherine Kneeland, and their son Charles died in early childhood. The mother was called to her final rest in June, 1882. Subsequently Mr. Ogier married Sarepta, daughter of Lloyd L. and Mary L Bonnet, the latter of whom bore the maiden name of Sarchet. The Bonnell family was originally from Virginia. Mrs. Sarepta Ogier was born July 16, 1848, in Cambridge, and was married October 15, 1884. To herself and husband was born one child, Thomas, September 17, 1885. The circumstances under which John Ogler met his death were a little peculiar. While he was as- 486 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. sisting to load a wagon of lumber at the Cambridge Planing-mill the three o'clock train came thundering by, frightening his horses, which ran away. In his efforts to control them he was thrown to the ground, the wagon passing over his body. Though he was cut and bruised about the head and shoulders, his most serious injuries were probably internal ones, He was picked up and carried to the residence of a brother-in-law, where he expired in a few moments. He was a man of few words, but when he did speak it was to the point, and his judgment was generally reliable. He never antagonized his fellows, was a respecter of authority and pre-eminently a man of peace. ELMER S. SLUTTS. The gentleman to whom we call the attention of our readers is one of the prominent and influential young farmers of Fairfield Township, where he operates an excellent estate, all well improved. He is a thorough tiller of the soil, having been reared to that occupation on the place where he is at present residing, on section 4. He was born February 1, 1866, and is the son of Samuel and Ann (Fromm) Slutts. Grandfather John Slutts was also a native of Fairfield Township, and was born April 14, 1808. He in turn was descended from William Slutts, whose birthplace was Maryland. His parents, who resided in Maryland in early life, moved to Ohio in an early day. When ready to begin life for himself WilliamSlutts entered from the Government the southwest quarter of section 3, Tuscamwas County, improving it and making it his abiding-place until his decease, which occurred on the 22d of April, 1845, at the age of fifty-nine years. He added to his acreage as time progressed and his means allowed, until he was the proud possessor of eight hundred acres of the finest land in the county. Alike devoted to public and private interests, his career as a citizen and farmer was one of which he and his may ever he proud. He was a Whig in politics, and filled many of the responsible offices of the township. His wife, who prior to her marriage was Deborah Gordon, was born in Jefferson County, and became the mother of thirteen children. Those who grew to mature years were: John; Cyrus, who died in Eddyville, Iowa; Theopolis, residing in Kirkville, Wapello County, Iowa; Mary, who married Joseph Ross and died April 18, 1845; Phebe, who married Joseph Kollar; Jane, formerly the wife of Joseph Kniesly, and who departed this life in May, 1887; Deborah, who married Fred Reed, anti died June 25, 1861; and Lavina. Mrs. William Reed, who makes her home in Missouri. The grandfather of our subject was reared to mature years in his native county, where he was married and began life for himself as a renter. Later he was enabled to purchase one hundred and eighty acres, on which he was residing at the time of his decease, in 1842. He was a Whig in politics, and an active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, which he aided to organize in this locality. He was married to Abigail Reeves, who was born in Fairfield Township, October 25,1808. She was the daughter of Aaron and Mary (McIntyre) Reeves, and her union with Grandfather Slutts was celebrated April 24, 1828. She became the mother of, six children, of whom Samuel was born March 28, 1830; Worthington, May 21, 1832; Margaret, June 28, 1834; Abigail, May 21, 1841. Margaret married Joseph Collins, and Abigail became the wife of Henry Rimy and on his death married J. C. Buskirk. The father of our subject was born in the home which is now in the possession of Elmer S. He added many improvements to the place and was recognized as one of the well-to-do farmers of the township. He died one month prior to the birth of our subject, his death resulting from an accident while hauling logs. He was a liberal supporter and member of the Methodist Church, and in politics always voted for Republican candidates. His sympathies were with the Union cause during the late war, and although not permitted to serve his country on the battlefield he aided his neighbors in hiring substitutes. The parents of our subject were married August 27, 1863, and to them were born two children, PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 487 of whom Flora, the elder, was born July 30, 1864, and died May 28,1885. 'The wife and mother, who still survives, was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, May 28, 1842, and was the daughter of Martin and Catherine (Markley) Fromm, natives of Stuttgart. The former was a weaver by trade, and died in 1843, leaving a widow and two children: Ann, and Rosana, now the wife of Lewis Stanford, of Clay County, Ill. In May, 1850, after a stormy voyage of two months, Mrs. Slutts landed in New York, whence she came by canal and lake to Zoar Station. She received a good education in the English Schools, and was given a home with Thomas Williams, of that place. Although reared in the faith of the United Brethren Church she joined the Methodist denomination in 1863, and has ever since been a regular attendant at its services. Since the death of her husband she has been engaged in keeping boarders in Zoar Station, which place was platted by Samuel Slutts and his brother Worthington in 1854, at which time the Cleveland & Pittsburg Railroad was built. The original of this sketch is a well informed young man and his manner is genial and friendly. In politics he is a Republican. JOSEPH HELMICK has been prominently identified with the upbuilding and development of Tuscarawas County, where he has dwelt for about fifty-five years. He owns a well cultivated and highly improved farm on section 24, York Township. For a period of six years he acted in the capacity of School Director, but with that single exception has never been induced to accept office of any description. In manner he is unassuming, but genial, and readily makes and retains friends. In the Lutheran Congregation he is a valued worker and member, and for upward of fifteen years has acted as either Deacon or Elder. The parents of our subject, Joseph and Anna (Strayer) Helmick, were both natives of Pennsylvania. They came to this county at an early day and were numbered among its sturdy pioneers. Their home was for many years, and up to their death, on the farm now operated by their son Joseph. The father, who was born in 1817, died at the age of seventy-five years, and his wife, who was born in the year 1820, also lived to reach the age of seventy-five. Their eight sons and three daughters are as follows: William and John, deceased; Samuel, who is now in the West; Andrew and Mary A., deceased; Elizabeth, wife of C. D. Carnes, a retired shoemaker of North Cumberland, this county; Isaac J., Deputy Marshal at New Philadelphia; Jacob, deceased, and formerly an attorney and banker; Rachel, deceased; James, who is a miner and resident of New Philadelphia; and our subject. The eldest son, William, was for two terms Representative of this district in the State Legislature and was a man of unusual ability. For many years Joseph Helmick, Sr., was Township Trustee, and in the Lutheran Church to which he belonged was a Deacon and Elder for a long period. Joseph S. Helmick was born April 10, 1837, and lived with his parents until reaching his majority. His first business venture was in renting the homestead, where he was born and reared, and here he still resides. This place he cultivated for seven years and then rented another farm in this county, but at the expiration of four years gave up that place and returned to purchase and occupy the old farm. This place, which comprises seventy-eight and a-half acres, is all kept under good cultivation and has substantial fences and buildings upon it. In 1857 Mr. Helmick was united in marriage with Miss Susan Mathias. The lady was born in this county in 1840 to Adam and Elizabeth (At-tick) Mathias. Of their other children, Lucinda is deceased. John B. is a merchant of New Philadelphia. Rosa A. is the wife of A. Shaw, a real-estate man in Colorado. Emanuel is engaged in farming in York Township. James also operates a farm in this township. Daniel and Rebecca are deceased. Mary J. is the wife of H. McMerter, a farmer near New Philadelphia; and Ellen is the wife of A. Stermer, of New Philadelphia. The marriage of Joseph S. and Susan Helmick 488 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. has been graced with two sons. Emmet .M., who was born in 1859, is a prominent farmer of York Township. Willis E., a college graduate, was a successful school teacher for three years, but is now in the real-estate business at Zanesville, Ohio. In 1891 he married Mamie Watterman, who died a year and a-half later, leaving a little daughter, who is the particular pet lend pride of her grandparents, in whose family she is now living. Politically Mr. Helmick supports the Republican party. GEORGE J. MARKLEY. This gentleman needs no introduction to our readers, as he is one of the most influential and prominent residents of Tuscarawas County. He makes his home at the present time in Mineral Point, where, January 1, 1887, he opened a general store, which he has conducted in connection with his other extensive interests. Two years after coming here he bought the Davis Mine, which he works with the aid of about forty men. In 1891 he organized, and became Vice-President and Superintendent of, the Ohio Coal Mining Company, also organized the Cisco Mining Company in Guernsey. County, of which he has been one of the large stockholders since. In 1892 Mr. Markley erected a substantial storeroom, which he stocked with about $11,000 worth of goods. This was destroyed by fire sixty days later, and as soon as he could get his affairs settled up he rebuilt it, and has conducted the same ever since. The same year he made an addition to Point Pleasant, Guernsey County, and in many other ways is interested and has been instrumental in the growth of that section of the county. Our subject is Vice-President and one of the organizers of the People's Deposit Bank; founder and President of the Trescott Packing Company, and also holds the same position with the American Fire Brick and Clay Company. This last enterprise, which was established in 1895, employs about fifty men, and owns its own coal and clay lands, from which material are manufactured all varieties of house and furnace bricks. George J. Markley was born in Sandy Township, this county, July 22, 1854, to John L and Anna M. (Epler) Markley, natives of Germany. The father was born in Wurtemberg, and after his marriage with Miss Epler, and the birth of three of their children, came to the United States. This was in the year 1851, and after a tedious voyage of six weeks they reached the shores of the New World. Continuing their westward journey to Ohio, they made a home in Sandy Township. The first work in which the father was engaged was as a blacksmith in the employ of a railroad company. He later ran a shop at Mineral Point, but in 1874 moved with his family to Clair County, Mich., and there became the owner of eighty acres of land on which the town of Clair stands. He died there in the fall of 1892, aged seventy years. He was a Democrat in politics, and a Member in good standing of the Evangelical Church. His widow still survives. She became the mother of eleven children, of whom seven grew to mature years. Our subject was born and reared in Mineral Point. His education was carried on in the public schools, which he was 'permitted to attend until he could be of assistance to his fattier.. One year. prior to reaching his majority he purchased his time of his father, paying him $350. When a lad of ten years be entered the mines, and was employed in following this occupation at different places until the year 1880, when he leased a coal mine, which he operated for two. years. At the end of that time .he opened a general store with Allen D. Black, with whom be remained for two years. He then contracted for mining iron ore at Wolf Station, but after a year and a-half returned to Mineral Point. and for the following twelvemonth was engaged in the real-estate business. In January, 1887, he opened a store of general merchandise, as we have stated in the opening of this sketch. Mr. Markley owns one hundred and forty-one acres of land, one and one-half miles from the village, which he mines. The property on which he resides contains twenty-eight acres, and in addition to this he is the possessor of the thirty-two PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 489 acres of ground on which are located the Pierce Furniture Company's buildings. They failed to occupy them after their erection, and Mr. Markley purchased them to carry on various manufactures in which he is engaged. Our subject is a liberal contributor to churches, and all worthy movements. He is a charter member of the Knights of Pythias, and is one of the most popular residents of the county. For six years he was agent of the Adams Express Company, and in October, 1893, was appointed Postmaster of this place. For six years he has been Treasurer of the village, and for the same length of time was Constable on the Democratic ticket. ISAAC BEABER has the honor of being one of the oldest surviving pioneers of the early days of Tuscarawas County. For about sixty-seven years he has resided on the same farm, which is situated on section 6, York Township. The log cabin which was a shelter in his early married life gave place to a substantial structure in 1858, and in this residence he has since made his home. In every sense of the word Mr. Beaber is self-made and self-educated. Though he never attended school for a day, he taught himself to read and write, and through his own individual efforts has become well informed and conversant on leading topics of interest and practical matters. The parents of our subject were Christian and Peggie Beaber, who were born in Philadelphia, Pa. Their parents were very early settlers of the Quaker City, and there continued to reside until death. In 1801 was celebrated the marriage of Christian Beaber and wife, in Philadelphia. In 1809 they came to York Township., where they leased a farm for seven years. Later they occupied Government land for three years, and finally removed to the farm now owned by. our subject. Here they lived for ten years, and here occurred the death of the father at the age of sixty-two years. His widow went to Iowa, where she located near her son David, and in that vicinity she dwelt for upwards of thirty years. Her last days were spent with her son Jacob, who was engaged in farming in Iowa. In 1884, at his home, occurred her death at the advanced age of ninety-five years. Her six children were as follows: Abraham and Mary, deceased; Isaac; Jacob, whose home is in Iowa; and Henry and David, residents of Indiana. The birth of Isaac Beaber occurred in Pennsylvania in 1806. He remained with his parents until he reached his majority, and was of great assistance to them on their uncultivated and slightly improved farm. In 1827 he removed to a farm of two hundred acres, for which he had put in a claim. He built a log cabin, and in this lived for four years. It was then destroyed by fire, owing to the carelessness of his little son, Solomon, who. had been playing with the forbidden attraction. Sixty acres of this land contains fine coal, and this mineral wealth adds greatly to the value of the place, which is now under good cultivation. In early days Mr. Beaber was quite a hunter, and often killed deer and other wild game in the vicinity of his present. home. For years he bore the reputation of being one of the best shots in the county, and certainly his aim rarely failed of its mark. In 1832 Mr. Beaber married Elizabeth Trudel. Her parents, Sullivan and Elizabeth Trudel, natives of Somerset County,.Pa., came to this county in 1832. Mrs. Beaber, who is one of seven children, by her marriage became the mother of seven sons and two daughters. They were as follows: Susan. Mrs. John Faulder; Solomon; Peter; John. deceased; Elizabeth; Isaac; David, deceased; and Henry and William. Mrs. Beaber, a most estimable lady, has long been famous in this neighborhood as a fine nurse, and when any of her friends and acquaintances have sickness in the family, she is called upon for advice and assistance, which she rarely refuses and never if within her power. In his religious faith Mr. Beaber is a Lutheran. I and when the corner-stone of the church which he now attends was put in place, he was the only one attending the exercises to deposit coins in the receptacle, as is customary. In addition to the more ordinary coins, a dollar piece, a fifty-cent piece   490 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. and a quarter, was one of twelve cents and a sixpenny piece. At the New Philadelphia Street Fair, Mr. Beaber took the premium for his old-time spinning-wheel, which would be a treasure to the relic-seeker. Politically our subject votes with. the Democratic party. JOHN OFFHOLDER is a gardener, stonemason and brick manufacturer of Goshen Town- ship. His homestead adjoins New Philadelphia, and on his place is located his brick. manufactory. In 1877 he bought thirteen acres of land, on which he erected A substantial dwelling. in which he at once took up his abode and in which he has since dwelt. The birth of our subject occurred October 14, 1841, in Switzerland. His parents were Stephen and Elizabeth Offholder, natives of Germany, in which country their marriage was celebrated in 1838. For over a quarter of a century thereafter they continued to make their home in their native land, but in 1866 determined to try their fortune in America. Crossing the Atlantic: they arrived in New York City, where they remained for a short time. Later they proceeded to Pittsburg. Pa., and for two years engaged in cultivating a rented farm near that city. At the end of that time they went to Parkersburg, W. Va.. where they bought a homestead of one hundred and sixty acres. They resided there until death put an end to their labors. The father was born in 1814, and died February 6, 1894, while his wife, who was born in 1811, died in 1884. Their four children are as follows: Fred, who still conducts the old homestead; John, our subject; Jacob; and Lizzie, wife of George Brown, of West Virginia. John Offholder passed his boyhood and youth at the home of his parents. He continued to live with them until he had reached the age of twenty-seven years, when he started out to "paddle his own canoe." Very soon afterward he landed in New Philadelphia, where he worked at his trade of a stonemason for thirteen years. In 1877,as above mentioned, he bought thirteen acres of land, the place on which he still makes his home, and since that time he has built up a lucrative trade in various kinds of brick supplies. He is a .business man of good ability, and, though he started in life empty-handed, he has made a good living for his family by means of . honest, industrious efforts. In 1872 John Offholder married Miss Annie Rauch, who is a native of Switzerland. Her parents; Jacob and Annie Rauch, were also natives of a German-Swiss province, and had a family of seven children. To our subject and his worthy wife have been born four sous and three daugh-. ters. John H., the eldest, is in New Philadelphia, but the others, Charles, Frank, Ella, Herman, Annie and Lizzie, live at home. Mr. and Mrs. Offholder are members of the German Church. They are kind-hearted and charitable, ready to divide with the unfortunate.. In politics our subject is an ally of the Democratic party. CAPT. LAFFER S. CAPLES This gentleman, who is one of the honored pioneers and prominent agriculturists Rush Township, Tuscarawas County, is now living retired, having accumulated a goodly portion of this world's goods. He is a native of this county, and was born November 16, 1825. He is a son of Robert and Nancy (Davis) Caples, the father born in Baltimore. County, Md., December 19, 1792, and the mother's birth occurring in Northampton County, Pa., January 6, 1806. They were married in 1824. and to them were born five children, as follows: Laffer S., Ira D., Joseph, Dorcas and Nancy E. Robert Caples was the eldest son of William and Elizabeth (Green) Caples, also natives of Baltimore County, Md. Willam and his family PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 491 came to Tuscarawas County, October 6, 1806, via Cadiz, and settled on Big Stillwater, where the Tillage of Newport now stands. From Cadiz they had to open their way with axes in order to get their wagon through, and it took six days to make the journey of twenty-five miles. At this time Cadiz contained but three or four cabins. Their nearest white neighbors on the east were at Cadiz. On the south it was twenty-four miles to the first settlement, on the west five miles to Gnadenhutten, and on the north three miles to Mr. Uhrich's farm. The latter came from Pennsylvania in 1804. William Caples and his eldest son, Robert, brought their salt on pack horses from Wellsville, on the Ohio River (fifty miles), paying at the rate of $16 per barrel. At that time wheat sold for twenty-five cents per bushel, while coffee sold at fifty cents per pound. William Caples soon entered the one hundred and sixty acres of land on which he had pitched his tent, He was an old-line Whig, and was the first of the Caples family to espouse Republicanism. At this time young Robert was fourteen years of age and soon became a favorite among the Indians and learned their language. The Indians would say, "Come, Bobbie. go hunt." Robert soon became an expert hunter, and in one hunting season killed seventy-seven deer, besides bears, wolves, wildcats and numerous smaller game. In the War of 1812, young Robert volunteered as drummer in Capt. George Richardson's company of Ohio Militia. He lived to the ripe old age of eighty-eight years, passing peacefully away, at his old home in Mill Township, in September, 1881, and for the last thirty years of his life owed no man a nickel. Our subject's great great-grandfather came from Germany and settled on the eastern shore of Maryland, in which state his father was a slaveholder. The mother of Captain Caples was the daughter of Joshua and Hannah (Walton) Davis, natives of Northampton County, Pa. They came to this county in 1814, and settled in Rush Township, where they lived during, the remainder of their lives. It was at their home that Robert Caples met and married their daughter Nancy, the mother of our subject. Mrs. Caples is in her ninety-first year and in reasonable health. Our subject was reared on his father's farm in Mill Township, and, like all the youth of the day, obtained his education in subscription schools. The Captain comes of good old pioneer stock. His father having been a brave and true soldier, he in like manner took up arms in defense of his country during the War of the Rebellion. He enlisted May 2, 1864, in Company E, One Hundred and Sixty-first Ohio Infantry, and was elected and commissioned Captain before going to the front, and throughout his military career served efficiently in that capacity in the Army of the Potomac. The regiment was engaged most of the time in doing guard duty. It was on the reserve at the battle of Winchester, and was mustered out at Camp Chase, Ohio, in September, 1864. Captain Caples was united in marriage, July 16, 1845, to Miss Eliza Smyth, daughter of John and Martha (McQuaid) Smyth, natives of County Cavan, Ireland. They emigrated to Montreal, Canada, in 1832, and came to Ohio in 1838, settling in Newport, Tuscarawas County. Mr. Smyth was a school teacher and a stonemason, and died at his home in Newport, at the ripe old age of ninety-eight years. Captain Caples' wife was born August 25, 1827. To the Captain and his wife, eight children have been born, viz.: Mary, Alice, Olive, Ellen, Robert 31., Jane E., Clara M. and Charlie G. The children all received good educations in the public schools and are all married and established in homes of their own. Our subject has been a life-long agriculturist. He has taught in the common schools in Illinois, Indiana and in this county, and has traveled in sixteen states and in Canada, but likes his native state best. He takes pride in the fact that for fourteen years he has not owed a dime. After his marriage he purchased his present farm, which has been his home for almost a half-century. The Captain and his good wife have been members of the Methodist Episcopal Church from youth, the former being ordained to all the offices in the ministry August 31, 1883, in the Church of Christ. Politically he is a stanch Republican, and cast 492 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. his first Presidential vote for Henry Clay. He has been Justice of the Peace and filled various other township offices. At one time was a candidate for Sheriff, and at another time was a candidate for County Surveyors and says he would have been elected both times had there not been so many Democrats. JOHN L. SIMONS. Could the biographies of the best residents of Guernsey County be written in detail, a large and most interesting volume might be compiled. It is our pleasure, however, to select the most interesting facts in their lives and record them for the perusal of coming generations. The gentleman with whose name we introduce this sketch is at present residing in the city of Cambridge. and is the proprietor of the foundry on Water Street. A native of Muskingum County, our subject was born December 13, 1848, in Zanesville, and is the son of John W. and Hester A. (Trago) Simons, the former born in Pennsylvania March 2, 18t9, and the latter in Zanesville October 9, 1820. 'The father in 1830 left the Keystone State, and, coming to Ohio, located in Zanesville, where he learned the trade of a moulder in the shops of Adams & Wheeler. He became an expert workman in this particular line and remained in the employ of the above firm for a period of nineteen years. The following three years he worked in the foundry of Douglas Smith, and in October, 1855, decided to come to Cambridge, where he bought the foundry which he continued to run until his death, which occurred August 2, 1871. The parental family of our subject included eight children, of whom Charles P. is a prominent physician and engaged in the practice of his profession in Canton. this state; Clara married A. M. Glessner, and is residing in Urbana; Ella became the wife of Robert Hammond, and makes her home in Cambridge; John L. was the next in order of birth; Howard T. is engaged as a dealer in real estate in Columbus; Retta married J. H. Butler, and is also a resident of that city, where her husband manufactures washing machines; Emma, the wife of W. B. Green, died in August, 1884; Harry G. its living at Greenfield, this state, engaged in the drug business. Our subject was a lad of seven years at the time his parents located at this place. Here he was reared to mature years, during his earlier life attending the public schools. Before completing his education he left school and began working in the foundry, which business he became thoroughly familiar with in a short time and has continued to follow up to the present time. The mother of our subject was born in Zanesville and was the daughter of Benjamin Trago, a native of Harrisburg, Pa. Her mother, prior to her marriage, was Hester Overs, born in one of the Eastern States, of German parents. The brothers and sisters of Mrs. Simons were: William, who died in Jackson, Ohio; Julia, who married Benjamin Plyley; Benjamin, now deceased; Anna, Mrs. William Tarrens; Mary, Mrs. Yearing; Elizabeth, the wife of Benjamin Compton; Rachel, who married Robert McGregor; Edith, who married.Johu Fogle; and Harriet, Mrs. Lowden Persel. In religious affairs the subject of this sketch is a member in good standing of the Baptist Church. He takes an active interest in all public affairs, and during elections never fails to cast a vote in favor of Republican candidates. JOHN C. LONGSWORTH, Mayor of Cam. bridge, is always in the lcad in matters of public interest and vigilant in the discharge of his official duties. He was born in Guernsey County, September 15. 1853, to William and Julia A. (Shepard) Longsworth, who were natives of Montgomery County, Md. The father was brought to this state and county when an infant, his father, bearing the name of Basil Longsworth, locating here in 1825. He was a farmer by occupa- PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 493 tion, and became the father. of eleven children, of whom Lucy, Mary and Peter are deceased. Our subject was the only child born to his parents. His mother died in 1856, and after her death his father married, in 1860, Sarah A. Owens. The subject of this sketch was given a good education, attending the schools of Cambridge. After completing his school career, he learned the trade of painter and paper-hanger. This he abandoned in 1880, and began farming in Washington Township, where for three and a-half years he was the owner of a good estate. He then changed his location to Canton Township, making his home there for only a short time, when he came to Cambridge. Mr. Longsworth was married, November 15, 1876, to Florence E. Lemon. To them were born the following-named children: Florence Gertrude, Edna May, Julia A., Nellie J., Mary Louella and Ada Lam. Socially our subject is a prominent Mason, and iu politics never fails to cast a vote for Republican candidates. his first Presidential vote was in favor of Rutherford B. Hayes, and since that time he has been influential in the ranks of his party. He was elected Mayor in 1894. GARRETT BASSETT is the popular and efficient Postmaster of New Comerstown, and is now tilling his second term in that office. He was born in Albany County, N. Y., June 16, 1827, and is the son of Nicholas and Maria (Shafer) Bassett, also natives of the Empire State. The father of our subject was a farmer all his life. He in turn was the son of Michael Bassett, who was a native of England.. The maternal grandfather of Mr. Bassett was born on the Atlantic while his parents were crossing from Germany to America. Nicholas and Maria Bassett became the parents of ten children; of whom we make the following mention: Michael died in Coshocton County, Ohio, in 1889. Ann, who died in 1891, was the wife of John Davis. Peter died in New York in 1892. John is living in Coshocton County. Simon is a farmer in California. Catherine married Elijah DooLing, and died in 1886. Cornelius departed this life in 1885. Gertrude is now Mrs. Alonzo Sibly and lives in Illinois. Sherman is mining in Caldwell County, Mo.; and Garrett is our subject. The family moved from the Empire State in Coshocton County in 1834, and here the parents died, aged respectively eighty-eight and eighty-nine years. Our subject was well educated, and when a lad of seventeen years returned to his native state and began working in the United States Arsenal at Troy. He was there a little over a year, however, when he resigned his position and engaged with James Gould in the car-shops, where he worked for five or six years. At the end of that time he went to Cleveland, where he was similarly employed for a year, when he determined to go to Detroit, Mich. his stay there was of short duration, and his next move found him in the World's Fair City, where he obtained profitable employment and stayed for six years. Returning East, he lived in New York City for one year: he later returned to Chicago. and in 1858 located in Comerstown, where he opened a wagon-shop and conducted a good business. During the late war our subject served as a member of Company H, One Hundred and Seventy-eighth Ohio Infantry, and saw service eleven months and twenty-three days. he was mustered out at the close of the war at Charlotte. N. C., reaching home July 9, 1865. He lost no time after regaining his health, but went to work in the old shop and continued without interruption until he was appointed Postmaster in 1888 under Cleveland. At the expiration of three years he worked at his trade, until September. 1892, when he was again called upon to serve the people in the capacity of Postmaster. Mr. Bassett was married, May 11, 1857, to Miss Maria Lacey, and to them were born eight children. .Arthur lives in California, being proprietor of a hotel at Sacramento; Armenia is the wife of Joseph Duff, of New Comerstown; Hershel also resides in the above city; Marcia is now Mrs. Will- 494 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. lam Smalley, of Missouri; Peoria is the wife of George Wallace, of Pennsylvania; and William and Robert are at home. Socially our subject is a Mason, and in politics is Democratic. JOHN D. McILVAINE. The history of the representative citizens and farmers of Tuscarawas County would be incomplete were the record of this worthy old settler omitted. He is the owner of a good farm situated in Goshen Township. A portion of this land contains fine coal, which the owner is now engaged in mining. Fully twenty acres of his homestead, which altogether comprises eighty-six acres, are known to have rich veins of coal, which will prove a remunerative investment for the capital now employed in its extraction. Robert Mcllvaine, our subject's father, was born in Washington County, Pa., in April, 1795. For his wife he chose Miss Ann Stringer, also a native of the Keystone State. Their marriage took place in 1813, And to them were born four children, two sons and two daughters. Matilda, the widow of William Mcllvaine, is now living in Washington, Pa.; Mary J., the wife of W. H. Drury, of Washington, Pa., has been called to her. final rest; Hon. George W. Mcllvaine, formerly Judge of the Supreme Court, of Columbus, Ohio, is deceased; and John D. completes the number. The father was a Baptist in religious belief, and politically was a Republican. The subject of this article was born in Washington County. Pa., October 25, 1826. His educational privileges in his youth were of a very meager character, but in spite of this he managed by private reading and study to become welt informed on general practical matters: To his parents he gave his assistance as long as they lived. In 1852 Mr. Mcllvaine married Charlotte, daughter of Simon and Rebecca (Giant) Wilson, the former a native of Ireland, and the latter of Pennsylvania. Four children came to bless their union. In the order of birth, they are as follows: George W., of Goshen Township; Robert W., one of the chosen guards in the Ohio Penitentiary at Columbus; Jennie, the wife of J. Harvey; and Mrs. Bell Crawford, both of Goshen Township. In April, 1866, Mr. Mcllvaine moved to New Philadelphia and purchased a half-interest in one hundred and seventy-eight acres of land owned by his brother George. They continued to work together until 1880, when they dissolved partnership and divided the land. As his share, our subject took eighty-six acres, on which is situated his home. In January, 1869, Mrs. Charlotte Mcllvaine died. April 13, 1870, Mr. Mcllvaine married Miss R. A. Kurtz, who was born in Washington County, Pa., April 1, 1847. Her parents, Daniel and Jane (Callahan) Kurtz, were also natives of Washington County, Pa. Mrs. Mcllvaine came with her parents to Tuscarawas County in April, 1849. To John and it A. Mcllvaine were born six children, only two of whom are living, namely: Frank, born November 29, 1876, and Florence, born July 5, 1881. Nellie was born March 29, 1874, and died May 13, 1878; the other three died in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. Mcllvaine are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and take an active part in the work of their denomination, as well as in general enterprises. Our subject adheres to the Republican party politically, takes an ardent interest in education, and has been a member of the School Board for the past five years. Industrious and hardworking, the success which has crowned his labors is only what he is entitled to as a reward for his perseverance. WILLIAM STRANATHAN was for many years one of the substantial farmers and stock-raisers of Guernsey County. For several years prior to his decease he added to his other interests that of raising wool, having on his farm a large number of sheep. He was born in Cumberland, Ohio, July 15, 1835. and departed this life when fIfty-nine years of age. William Stranathan on attaining manhood was   PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 495 married to Catherine Jane Thomas, a native of Nicholasville, Ky., her birth occurring June 1, 1840. Their union was solemnized in November, 1861, and to them was born a family comprising ten children, namely: Annie S., Marietta, May Bell, Carrie, James Walton, Catherine, William T., Daisie, Sarah Edna and Samuel Edgar. Of these, three sons and six daughters are still living and comfortably established in life. But little is known of the parents of our subject other than their names—Samuel and Jane Parmelia Stranathan. His wife's were Rev. Thomas and Johanna (Burke) Thomas, natives of Kentucky. and people of prominence in their locality. William Stranathan, of this sketch, was honorable and upright in all his dealings, and won many warm friends, who sincerely mourned his loss. ENOS S. SOUERS, Mayor of New Philadelphia, is one of her most distinguished citizens. He has frequently served in an official capacity, and at all times has been true to the best interests of the community which has thus honored him. He is a leader in the Republican party in local politics, has been a member of the County Committee for seven years, and has been chairman of that organization since 1890. On several occasions he has been sent as a delegate to conventions, and attended the one which nominated Governor McKinley in 1891, and served in a like capacity in the Judicial District Convention at which Judge I)outhitt was put in nomination. For a number of years he has been established in this city in the practice of law, and has succeeded in acquiring a large clientage. The birth of our subject occurred in Pennsylvania, January 9, 1852. His father, Levi Souers, was born in Lancaster County, and the grandfather, John Souers, was likewise a native of that locality, and of Prussian ancestry. Levi Souers was born October 10, 1813, and isstill living, his home being at Mineral Point, Tuscarawas County. During his active life he followed the cooper's and carpenter's trade. His wife, formerly Elizabeth Schlauch, is a native of Lancaster County, as were also her parents, who were of German descent. Fourteen children were born to Levi and Elizabeth Souers, and six of the number still survive, namely: Obed; Enos; David; Emma, wife of Frank Harter, of Mineral Point; Ida, Mrs. J. P. Dillow, also a resident of the same city; and Lizzie J., who lives at home. In politics the elder Mr. Souers is an old-line Whig, who joined the Republican party at its birth. Religiously he holds membership with the Presbyterian Church. The early life of Enos S. Souers was spent in the Keystone State, after which, with his parents, he removed to Wayne County, and took up his abode near Dalton. His education was obtained in the common schools of Pennsylvania, and in the village school at Dalton. Later he attended the Smithville High School, and after graduating therefrom he began teaching. For ten years he followed this vocation, and during this period found time to study law under the instruction of .Judge Hance. He was admitted to the Bar in 1883, before the Supreme Court at Columbus, Ohio. In beginning the practice of his profession, Mr. Souers located first at Shreve, where he continued for one year, and then removed to Mineral Point. After four years passed in the last-named city, he removed to this place to make a permanent settlement. While living in Mineral Point he was chosen City Clerk was a member of the Board of Education, and was also City Solicitor. In addition to filling his other offices he was at one time Justice of the Peace of Sandy Township, and soon after taking up his abode in New Philadelphia he was chosen to fill a similar office in Goshen Township. In 1892 he wss brought out by the Republican party for Mayor, and the results of the election were most gratifying. His majority was quite large, when the fact is considered that he was elected over a candidate who was in office at the time. In the spring of 1894 he was again nominated, and ran against the same opponent, receiving a majority of one hundred and sixty-four votes. The results of these two elections very clearly demon- 496 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. strates his popularity and the high esteem in which he is held by all. During his administration, over seven miles of sewers have been laid, and many other improvements in the city have been inaugurated. September 8, 1878, Mr. Souers was united in marriage in this city to Celestia M., daughter or F. It. and Angeline Black, natives of Ohio. Of the four children born to this union, all but one are living. In order of birth they are as follows: Edna M., Loren E. and Franklin Earl. Enos W. is deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Souers are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and take an active interest in its various departments of work and usefulness. Fraternally our subject belongs to Black Diamond Lodge No. 267, K. of P., and to Goshen Tent No. 36, K. O. T. M. JOHN STOCKSDALE is one of the honored inhabitants of Dover Township, within the limits of which he has passed his entire life. He is now engaged in carrying on the old homestead, which comprises one hundred and three acres. The place is under good cultivation, and is well improved with substantial fences, barns and a pleasant residence. The parents of the gentleman whose name heads this article were William C. and Anna (Munna) Stocksdale. The father, who is now deceased, was born in Baltimore County, Md., and was a son of Mishit and Rebecca (Cook) Stocksdale. William C. emigrated to Tuscarawas County in 1836, and purchased the farm which is now carried on by his third son. He and his wife, both now deceased, were worthy and industrious pioneers, doing all in their power to advance the best interests of the community in which they dwelt, as well as to rear their children to lives of usefulness and thrift. Of the eight children born to them, three were sons and five daughters. In the order of their birth they were named as follows: Martin, Justic, Susan, John, Mary, Rebecca, Florence and Jane. John Stocksdale spent his boyhood days attending the district schools adjacent to his home and acquiring by practical experience familiarity with the proper methods of conducting a farm. He has always followed agricultural pursuits, and has met with success in his chosen work. He is the owner of his father's old farm, which he carries on in a most progressive manner. JOHN M. HAMMOND, one of the oldest inhabitants of Guernsey County, has had his abode for many years on his farm, which is located on section 12, Adams Township. He is a native of Washington County, Pa., where his birth occurred September 16, 1805. His parents were William and Mary (Weir) Hammond, the former a native of Ireland, and the latter of Scotland. William Hammond, with his brothers, John Robert and David, came to the United States before the Revolutionary War. John volunteered his services in the Continental army and participated in the battles of Brandywine and Bunker Hill, being wounded in the latter engagement. The brothers settled on the Susquehanna River, where they all took up claims, but the Indians were so hostile in that locality that they removed to Hickory, Washington County, Pa. William Hammond came to Guernsey County in 1819. John M. Hammond is one of eight children. His brother James was a merchant at Pittsburg, and later removed to Kentucky, where he studied medicine. He married a Kentucky lady, who died a few year later, and after that sad event the Doctor wrote home that he was going to leave there and would let them know of his future location, but he was never again heard from. David came to this county and died in Cambridge. Mary became the wife of William Blair, and both passed to their final rest while residents of this county. Sarah became the wife of Thomas Ford, and both are deceased. Jane, who married Samuel Atchison, now deceased; makes her home at Bloomfield, Ohio. Annie became the wife of David Dew, of this county; and William married Matilda Parks, PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 497 who survives him and is a resident of New Concord. John M. Hammond was educated in the common schools of his native state. November 28, 1827, he married Elizabeth Scott, daughter of Francis and Betsey (Hunter) Scott. Mrs. Hammond died June 26, 1883. Her brother, aged ninety-four, is still living in this county. After his marriage our subject purchased the farm where he still resides. After buying a tract of eighty acres, on which were some improvements, he settled in the woods, in 1833. To himself and wife were born eleven children. James, who graduated from Muskingum College, and his brother Francis, who had like advantages, taught school for some time, and in 1851 went to California by the overland route. James married Margaret Mahaffey. Francis returned a year sooner than his brother, and clerked in the Auditor's office until 1860, when he was elected Auditor, and served for three terms. In 1873 he went to Washington, and was appointed, under Grant, in the auditing department of the Treasurer's office. He married Margaret Tingle, and died in the Capitol City in October, 1886. James engaged in teaching school and in farming for a number of years, and in 1876 became interested in the real-estate and pension business in Olathe, Kim. During the war he was Adjutant of a company of the One Hundred and Seventy-second Infantry. William, the third son. learned the wagon-maker's trade, and is still working at the same in Bloomfield, Muskingum County. He enlisted for one hundred days in the One Hundred and Sixtieth Ohio Regiment, and served in Virginia.. He married Margaret Little, who died, and he afterward married Esther McConnaha. Elizabeth, wife of William McClelland, died in 1889. John, born, in 1835, learned. his brother William's trade and is still following that vocation in Otsego, Muskingum County, this state. He married Martha Guthrie. He was with his brother in the one hundred days' service in Virginia, in the One Hundred and Sixtieth Regiment. David, born in 1839, was a member of the Ninety-seventh Ohio Infantry, and served in Kentucky. Owing to sickness, he became almost blind, but later recovered and joined the Ohio National Guards. Ire married Cassandra Britton,. since deceased. After his marriage he removed to Iowa, where he is still engaged in farming. Robert, born in 1838, who is a Justice of the Peace and a leading citizen of Cambridge, married Ella Simons. Johnson, born in 1840, served for four years and four months in the Fifteenth Ohio Regiment, and was wounded at the battle of Stone River, a. ball passing under his heart and one bullet through his thigh. He went on the Atlanta campaign and was present at the battle of Mission Ridge. He received an honorable discharge on the 31st of December, 1865. He married Susannah Rankin. His death occurred February 18, 1888. Charles, born in 1842, enlisted in the Fifteenth Ohio Infantry in 1864, and served through the Atlanta campaign and in the battle of Nashville. He is now a farmer of Adams Township, Guernsey County. He married 'Isabel McClelland. Mary J. is the wife of David Mackey, of Adams Township. Alexander, born in 1846, has always worked on the old homestead. He married Anna M. ,Johnston, and by their marriage eight children were born, five now living. In all John Hammond has seventy-two grandchildren. John M. Hammond in his early life was a Jackson Democrat and later was a Free Seiler. He was one of tile first to espouse the cause of the Republican party in his state. For many years he has been a Justice of the Peace, and has also held the offices of Township Trustee, Township Treasurer and Clerk. For about forty years he was an Elder in the United Presbyterian Church, in which he has also served as Deacon. He has many interesting reminiscences of pioneer life and the days when hardships and privations were a matter of course. HIRAM WARNE, father of J. C. Warne, of Cambridge, and one of the prosperous and representative agriculturists of Washington County, Pa., is descended from one of the influential families of the state, originally residents of eastern Pennsylvania, but afterward pioneers of the western part. Maj. James Warne, his father, was born in Allegheny County, but in youth 498 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. removed to Washington County, where he married Mary, daughter of Joseph and Margaret Parkinson. He was a ship-builder and glass-blower, and was also for a time engaged in the general mercantile business, in all of which enterprises he was successful. The subject of this sketch was born in Monongahela, Pa., and was a small boy when the family removed into the. country. His education was limited, consisting only of such advantages as the neighboring common schools afforded. On the 2d of December, 1856, he married Miss Elizabeth, daughter of James and Rebecca (Devore) Nichols. After his marriage he settled upon a. farm in Somerset Township; but later removed from there to Nottingham Township, and finally located upon the place where he has since resided. He and his wife are the parents of five sons and two daughters, named as follows: James C., Florence, William W., Allen C., Boyd E., Howard F. and Mary E. M. WILLIAM E. CASE, one of the most enterprising and successful business men of New Comerstown, was born in Lower Sandusky (now Fremont), this state, April 15, 1840. He is the son of Rev. J. W. and Rachel (Bilgay) Case, the former of whom was born in Goshen, Orange. County, N. Y., October 1, 1808, and was in turn the son of Joseph Case, a carpenter and contractor. The latter died when his son was only three years of age, leaving besides him a widow and eleven children. The father of our subject began to make his own way in the world at the age of ten years. Four years later he bought a team and found work on the Erie Canal. The fall he reached his fifteenth year he went south to Georgia, and at that early age taught school. Later he returned home, and while visiting in New York City was attracted by the movements of a chimney-sweep at work, and in turn attracted the gaze of several young ladies who were passing, and who remarked upon his "greenness." One of the young women afterward became his wife, when sixteen years of age, and he was but one year older. Their union was solemnized in 1825, and to them were born two children before he attained his majority. When nearing his twenty-first year he removed to Rochester, and continued teaching school. From that city they afterward removed to Lower Sandusky, in 1837, where he had among his pupils General McPherson, ex-President Hayes, the wife of Charles Foster, and many other men and women who became prominent in the history of our country. In 1842 J. W. Case entered the ministry of the Methodist Protestant Church, and continued to preach that faith until his death. He held charges at various times at Caldwell, McConnelsville, Youngstown and other places, and as a minister was popular and successful. After his decease, which occurred in 1877, the President of the Muskingum Conference was written to for his address. His reply was laconic, "Heaven." His wife departed this life in 1873. She was, as her name indicates, of French extraction. The Rev. Mr. Case was a second time married, his union with Miss Mary C. Conning taking place in Medina County in 1876, and that year they attended the Centennial Exposition at Philadelphia, and visited the scenes of Mr. Case's old home in New York. To J. W. and Rachel Case there were born six children. Eliza Frances married Fielding McFee, and died in 1855; Mary Louisa became the wife of Henry FL Woodward, and makes her home in Tuscarawas County; Alonzo died in infancy; Angeline Augusta is the wife of Rev. W. M. Woodard, of Douglass, Kan.; William E. was the next-born; and Eugene died in infancy. The mother of this family lived with her husband for forty-eight years, and her body is now interred with him in Hartwood Cemetery, Washington Township, this county. Our subject was given a good education, and taught school prior to attaining his sixteenth year. He found this to be a very agreeable vocation and continued to teach until forty years old, after which he engaged in mercantile pursuits. During the latter years of his career as a teacher, he num- PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 499 bered among his pupils in the normal school many who are now excellent teachers. In 1882 our subject removed to Medina County, where he began the publication of the Medina News, starting without any subscription list whatever. In four months' time he had twenty-six hundred names, and continued its editor until 1885, when he sold his office and equipments and returned to New Comerstown, and added the lumber business to his mercantile trade. In 1886 he engaged in the wholesale grocery business under the firm name of Case, Mercer & Co., and continued until 1888. Since this time he has devoted his time chiefly to looking after his lumber business, his trade extending from Phillipsburg to Marietta. Mr. Case was married to Miss Lucy A. Robinson, of Brownsville, Licking County. this state, Au-gist 1, 1861. To them were born five children. Bertha, who was born May 25, 1862, is now the wife of Daniel S. Taylor, of the firm of Case & Taylor, of Tiffin, this state; Emma M., born September 25, 1864, is the wife of H. R. Gardner, of Medina. County, Ohio; Hal E. was born July 7, 1867, and is now engaged in business at Bolivar, this county; Elma E., born April 10,1869, married Charles Adams, of Allegheny, Pa.; and Mary Frances died at the age of three years. Mr. Case is independent in politics, and belongs to the Methodist. Protestant Church. ROBERT SCHWEITZER is one of the most enterprising farmers of Guernsey County, and his interests are centered in Wheeling Township. He is one of the most successful men of his class, and is a fine representative of those men who began life without a cent, and have worked their way to wealth solely through their own efforts, and area therefore rightly called self-made. Mr. Schweitzer is a native of Ohio, and was born October 25, 1847, in Tuscarawas County. His parents were John and Eliza (Anderson) Schweitzer, the former of whom was born in Switzerland, and died in this country, November 28, 1877, aged fifty years. He in turn was the son of Morris and Anna (Hannekrat) Schweitzer, also born in Switzerland, whence they crossed the Atlantic in 1827, and became residents of Tuscarawas County. There they procured a farm, and from that time until their death were employed in its cultivation. Eliza (Anderson) Schweitzer, mother of our subject, was born in County Down, Ireland, to Robert and Masy (McClane) Anderson, and departed this life in America, in April, 1861, at the age of thirty-three years. Her parents came to America in an early day, and located in Tuscarawas County, where they spent the rest of their life. Robert Anderson was the proprietor of a hotel in his native land, but after coming to his new home followed farming with good success. The parents of our subject were united in marriage in Tuscarawas County in 1846, and as the years passed there came into their home seven children; of whom Robert was the eldest. John F. and Mary I. are deceased; Alexander N. is a farmer and fruit-grower in Kansas; Eliza E. is the wife of James Harstine. engaged in agricultural pursuits in Coshocton County; Thomas H. is a farmer of this township; and Charlotte is deceased. John Schweitzer was a second time married, the lady on this occasion being Annie Kardley, born in Switzerland, and who died in Coshocton County, this state, in 1883, aged forty-five years. She became the mother of eight children, viz.: William T., deceased; Mary, the wife of Edward Van Leen, who is a miner in Tuscarawas County; Jennie, living in Coshocton County; Alice, the wife of C. E. Van Sickle, a carpenter and school teacher, living in Summit County, Ohio; Ida, now the wife of F. Channey, a carpenter of Coshocton County; Frederick, a farmer of this section, which is also the home of John and Emma, the latter of whom is unmarried. The father of this family was for many years a Trustee of his township, and in many other ways took a prominent part in its advancement. Our subject remained on the home farm until nineteen years of age, when he went to Coshocton