JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP - 739 JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP. WILLIAM ARBEGAST, Zanesfield; barn in Berks Co., Penn., Sept. 11, 1816, the second of a family of six children, born to Jacob and Christina (Grimes) Arbegast. William came out with the family in 1839, who located in Rush Creek Tp.; he remained with his parents until 31 years of age. August 27, 1847, he was married to Sarah Haas, who was born in Berks Co., Penn., Oct. 4, 1826; she is a daughter of John Haas, who was born May 20, 1800, and whose wife was Elizabeth Bagenstose, and was born in 1803, same county and State; they came out in 1839. After William was married, he farmed one year on his father's place; then moved to the place where he now resides, which is situated about two miles west of Zanesfield, said farm consisting of 100 acres of land. Mr. Arbegast is one of the-enterprising farmers of the township, of which there are many. He is principally a self-made man, having begun on a very small beginning-only 25 acres of land cleared when he came; has it now in excellent condition, and one of the best barns in his neighborhood. Six children living-Catharine, Cornelius, Sylvester, Isaiah, Sarah E. and Frank; John and William, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Arbegast are members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. J. K. ABRAHAM, farmer; P. O., Bellefontaine, was born in Jefferson Co., O., April 10, 1816; his parents were William and Eleanor (Kincaid) Abraham - he was born in Pennsylvania, she in Virginia; they emigrated to Jefferson Co. in 1806, returned to Pennsylvania in 1823, where they lived until 1842, and remained until their death-his death occurring Sept. 12, 1860; his wife died ten years previous. Our subject had the usual log cabin school advantages, with slab scats and greased paper to emit the light: June 4, 1839, was married to Rachel Bebout, who was born in Washington Co., Penn., Aug. 19, 1814; she is the youngest of a family of eighteen children, all of whom were born to Benjamin and Hannah (Marlette) Bebout; he was born Dec. 4, 1758, was a. tailor by trade, and when but a boy in his teens was taken into the Revolutionary war; he lived to be a centenarian; died in the year 1858; his wife was born Nov. 21, 1768, and died Feb. 11, 1830. The old family Bible tells the following story: Peter, born April 22, 1786; Thurrnan, Aug. 16, 1788; Elizabeth, April 18, 1790; Jacob, March 10, 1792; Abraham. July 5, 1794; John, April 6, 1796; Benjamin, May 10, 1797; Mary, June 10, 1798; Rizpah, July 22, 1799; Samuel, Oct. 8, 1800; Israel, July 3, 1802 Sarah, Nov. 30, 1803; Hannah, Sept. 22, 1806; Freeman, Oct. 10, 1807; William, Oct. 4, 1809; Isad, Sept. 18, 1810; Nancy, Nov. 7, 1812; Rachel, Aug. 19, 1814. This venerable couple were married Dec. 7, 1784, and, as related by Mrs. Abraham, the family 740 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES, were never all together at one time. Mr, and Mrs. Abraham were married in Washington Co., Penn; came west in 1842 to Leesburg Tp., Union Co., this State; September, 1867, came to Logan Co., and has since lived there; has five children-Hannah M., now Mrs. H. Bunker; William M., in Morrow Co.; Benjamin F.; Eleanor, J., Mrs. Ellis Scott, and James M. Mr. and Mrs. Abraham are both members of the United Presbyterian Church; he was formerly of the Seceder Church. Mrs, Abraham has keen a member of a church since she was fourteen years of age. Their faun consists of 160 acres of land. WALTON ALLEN, farmer; P. O., Zanesfield. The Allen family, of whom there is a large number in the United States, have all descended from four brothers who came from England prior to the Revolution, and settled in the New England States. His great-grandfather Walton, among others of his time who belonged to the Society of "Friends" or Quaker, was very much opposed to going to war, and upon being pressed into the Revolutionary war he refused to go, and was struck with a sword over the back with such force as to inflict a wound that afterwards caused his death. Walton, our subject, was born Dec. 13, 1825, in Belmont county, this State, son of Moses and Jane Polk Allen. He was born about 1795 in Shenandoah county, Va., and emigrated to Belmont county in 1808. In 1826 Walton removed with his parents to Monroe Co., where they lived fourteen years, then went to Jay Co., Ind., where they lived until their death. Moses died in 1855; his wife Jane lived until 1873. After four years residence in Indiana, with his parents he came to this county, and the following year was married to Harriet Brown; who was born Sept. 16, 1821, in Zanesfield, O. She is a daughter of Horton Brown, who was born in North Carolina, in 1796, and married Margaret Bates in 1819 (mother of Mrs. Allen). She was born in York Co., Penn., in 1798. After their marriage came to Logan Co. and settled in Zanesfield, and engaged in the cabinet business, being the first of the kind in the place. She remained in the place until 183, and went to the country with her parents. Her father died in 1855, in October; her mother in February, 1871. May 25, 1845, she was married to Mr. Allen, and, with the exception of one year's residence in Indiana, they have lived in this township, farming having been the business of Mr. Allen's life. Two children have been born to them, which are Caroline, now Mrs. Enoch Tay log, of Preble Co., O., born in 1851, and Ida A. born 1860, now Mrs. William Russell, of this township. Mr, and Mrs. Allen are members of the Society of Friends. Her father was for many years a minister of that body. GEORGE D. ADAMS, farmer; P. O., Zanesfield. Born in the State of Maine in April, 1830, son of Darwin and Catharine (Smith) Adams. He was born in October, 1802, in Massachusetts: his wife, Catharine, was born in New Hampshire. George was but a babe when his parents moved into New Hampshire, where they remained a short time, and located finally in Massachusetts. George was the eldest of the children, and was 23 years of age when he came west, and engaged in the saw-mill business for three years with his uncle, Luther Smith. In December, 1855, he was married to Ann E. Brown, who was born July 6, 1834, in this township; daughter of Zaccheus and Hannah Brown. In the spring of 1860, he purchased the farm he now owns, which contains 119 3/4 acres. Has two children-John B., who was born March, 1857 he is now merchandising in Massachusetts; Mary E. was born in 1862. Mr. Adams and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church. His father is a minister of the Congregational Church, in Massachusetts, where he and wife now reside. GEORGE ANTRIM, farmer; P. O., Bellefontaine. Among the families of this county, who are well known, perhaps there are none that is more widely known than the Antrim family. The father of our subject is reputed to be the first white male child born in Logan Co. He was a brother of Joshua, who was the author of the "Pioneer History" of Logan and Champaign counties. Daniel Antrim was born June 9, 1804, in Zane Tp., and finally moved to this place in 1832. Here George was born Feb. 21, 1838, and was the youngest son and the fifth child of a family of seven children. Daniel Antrim died on this farm April 13, 1879. His wife was Eliza Ann Smith, and was born Feb. 14, 1814, in this State. She is a daughter of Levi and Jane JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP - 741 Smith; both of them were natives of Virginia. In May, 1867, George was married to Marietta Walton, born Aug. 23, 1847, in Columbiana Co.. O., who is a daughter of Nathan and Eliza Ann (Wickersham) Walton. Br this union three children have been born to them-Lorena, born July 26, 1868; Ross, March 30, 1872; Ethel D., Feb. 18, 1879. He is a member of the Patrons of Husbandry, and an official member of the same, of which he is one of the charter members. His farm of 100 acres is well and favorably located and is highly productive. Has two sisters and one brother living-Leonora, born May 17, 1846; Caroline, July 4, 1831; Wayne, Oct. 10, 1853. JOEL ARBEGAST, farmer; P. O., Bellefontaine, was born Dec. 7, 1827, in Berks Co., Penn.; is the youngest son of John and Christine (Grimes) Arbegast; he was a lad not yet in his teens when his parents came West, and remained ax home until the death of his father, which occurred in 1859. At the age of 19, Joel went to learn the blacksmith's trade, at which he served nearly three years. June 24, 1852, at the age of 23, he was married to Caroline Antrim, who was born July 4, 1831, in this township; she was a daughter of Daniel Antrim, of whom history records as heirs' the first white child born in Logan Co. Three children have been born unto them, who are-Henry, born July 14, 1853; Alonzo, April 4, 1855, died Oct. 12, 1857; Jacob W., born May 21, 1857. For several years after his marriage, they resided on the home farm, in Rush Creek Tp.; then moved to Thomas Dickinson's Farm; lived two years; then to Robert Wood's farm, and bought 103 acres: lived on the same five years. In August, 1867, purchased 107 acres, where he now resides, which is pleasantly situated upon an eminence in the north part of the township. DANIEL ARBEGAST, farmer: P. O., New Jerusalem; was born in Berks Co., Pa., July 16, 1818. Son of John and Christina (Grimes) Arbegast. At the age of 18 Daniel went to learn the carpenter's trade. In 1839 he came west to this State, locating in Rush Creek Tp., and engaged at . his trade. Sept. 15, 1842, he was married to Lydia Brockerman, who was born in Philadelphia, 1823, and came West with her parents in 1837. After his marriage, he worked at his trade about two years, then engaged with two others in running a saw-mill, in which business he was engaged for abort seventeen years, the mill being located in this township; he finally purchased his partner's interest, and run the business on his own account. In 1868 he engaged in farming, having purchased the farm he now owns several years previous, He has 101 acres of land in this county; by his marriage there have been born six children, viz: Adam, in Rush Creek Tp.; Catharine, now Mrs, Cyrus Leymaster; Albert, Eliza Ann, Aaron and Emma, now Mrs. Oliver Dunlop. Mr. Arbegast and wife are members of the Lutheran Church, and he is among the staunch and highly respected citizens in the community; his life has been actuated and governed by the principles of honesty and uprightness. Coming to the country poor, he has earned himself a home and a sufficient competence for his declining years, and has the esteem and confidence of his neighbors and friends. He is Democratic in sentiment. OMAR BROWN, merchant; Zanesfield; is among the staunch business men in the town of Zanesfield. Early in the year of 1864, he bean business at this place, under the firm name of Sands, Brown & Co., which partnership was of short duration. The longest partnership association was known as O. Brown & Co., continuing until 1879. Since that time he has been conducting the business himself. His honest dealings with his numerous patrons have secured for him a thriving and prosperous trade. On June 3, 1843, near the little town of Jerusalem he was born. His parents were Asa and Hannah (Sands) Brown, Asa being born near Mt. Pleasant, in Jefferson Co., this State, June 3,1809, and was nine years of age when he emigrated to this county with his father, Baron Brown, who was a native of North Carolina, and settled in Marmon valley, this township, where he remained until his death, and was one of the county's valued citizens and pioneers. Omar was a constant member of the household until he was sixteen years of age, at which time he entered Antioch College, attending two years, and after a two y ear's course at Union College at Schenectady, N. Y., on account of poor health, was compelled to abandon his school before graduation. During the fall of 1864 he was married to Olive Ingham, who 742 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. was born in Champaign Co. She died in 1865, leaving one child, Fred W,, born Sept. 27, 1865. April 4, 1872 he was married to Mary Thomas, who was born July 13, 1845, and is a daughter of Jonathan T. and Sarah (Cowgill) Thomas. Two children have crowned this union-Jessie, born March, 25, 1874, and Iantha March 30, 1880. He is a member of Wapatomica Lodge No. 424, I. O. O. F., also of Bellefontaine Lodge and Chapter, A. F. and A. M. and R. A. M. He has a farm consisting of 360 acres, situated in the Marmon Bottom. M. V. BLACKBURN, stock dealer; P. O., Zanesfield; is the sun of Abraham M. and Elizabeth (Fenton) Blackburn. M. V. was born Jan. 9, 1848, in Muskingum Co,, O., and lived with his parents until April 15, 1865, when he enlisted in the 199th O. V. I., and was transferred back to the 197th O. V. I., and served until August following, when he came to Logan Co., O., whither his parents lead come while he was in the army. Oct. 26, 1875, he married Mrs. Wanzer, formerly Miss Hannah W. Pickrell,. daughter of Mahlon and Rachel (Williams) Pickrell. After the marriage he farmed his father-in-law's farm far two years; they then came to Zanesfield, where he has since lived. He followed farming and stock dealing, and during the past year he has turned leis attention exclusively to stuck dealing, and is doing a good and in creasing trade. Mrs. Blackburn's former husband, Abraham Wanzer, was a native of Dutchess Co., N. Y., born Oct. 27, 1834, and came to Logan Co., O., with his parents about 1850. He married Miss Pickrell Oct. 23, 1856. He followed teaching a number of years, living in Zanesfield, where he clerked in the stores of Folsom & Kenton and S. D. Elliott, lee also served as express messenger from Mansfield to Sandusky and from Lama City to Indianapolis. His health failing he quit the latter job and came home, where he died June 19, 1867, leaving two children - Charles M. and Edwin Peck Wanzer. Mr. Wanzer's parents were Michael and Levina (Peck) Wanzer. They , were natives of the New England States and moved to Logan Co., O., from New York about 1850, and in 1868 they moved near Adrian, Mich., where they now reside. Mr. and Mrs. Blackburn are members of the orthodox Society of Friends, in which she is a minister of the gospel. IRA BROWN, merchant; Zanesfield; was born May 2, 1840, in this township; son of Zaccheus and Hannah (Marmon) Brown. lea was raised to farming pursuits; before attaining his majority, was engaged for a time as clerk, which vocation presented sufficient attraction fur him to induce him to engage in the business as a partner, the firm assuming the-name of Brown & Bro., which partnership lasted two years. December, 1863, he enlisted in Co. H, 128th O. V. I., which was stationed at Johnson's Island, and continued with this command until the termination of the war. Soon after his return home, engaged in the dry goods business, under the firm name of O. Brown & Co., which association lasted until January 1879; since that, has not been actively engaged in business, yet is indirectly associated with, and carrying on some manufactoring interests in the town in which his j capital is being employed. Having ample means, he is living at his ease and in comparative retirement. Residing in Zanesfield, he is among its valued citizens, and, though a man quiet and unassuming in his demeanor yet is ever ready to help aid and assist all worthy enterprises in which the public good is concerned. Nov. l., 1860, formed a matrimonial alliance with Heppie Outland who was born Nov. 17, 1839, in Perry Tp.; she is a daughter of John and Sarah Ann (Taylor) Outland; has two children - Mary E., born July 25, 1861; John T., May 1, 1868. Mr. Brown and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church; a member, also, of the I. O. O. F., and Bellefontaine Lodge, A. F. & A. M.; also, Bellefontaine Chapter, R. A. M., No. 60. ABRAM BLACKBURN, farmer; P. O., Zanesfield; was born Feb. 14, 1819, in Muskingum Co., O.; his father, Zachariah, was born in Washington Co., Pa., and was the father of twenty-one children, Abram being the fruit of the second marriage to Elizabeth Beth Ansley, his last wife, who was a native of Bedford Co., Pa.; they were married in Westmoreland Co., Pa., and emigrated to Muskingum in 1818, during the month of October and settled on a piece of land before the surrey was made; he was among the first settlers in that locality; the neighbors JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP. - 743 were "few and far between." He came them, poor; the first year he oracle 1,600 pounds of maple sugar. and the fifth year had several acres cleared and raised 200 bushels of castor beaus, for which he realized $1.25 per bushel; this enabled him to pay for his first purchase, and to add another 80 to his original 80 acres. Abrarn was not favored with good school advantages, the nearest school building being four miles away, yet he was schooled to hard labor, and early in life learned the value of a dollar; his father died May 26, 1843, and mother sixteen years later. Abram did not leave home until he was in his 29th year; about this time he was married to Elisabeth Fenton, born 1820 in Ohio, she dying fourteen months after the marriage, leaving him one child, Miles V. Blackburn; was married to his present wife, Lydia Brady, who was born in 1824, in Muskingum Co., and by her had four children-Celestia, Thomas, Cyrus D. and John. In 1852 moved to Union Co., O., and to this county and township in 1865, where he has since lived, and is among its valued citizens. He has been a member of the Protestant Methodist Church since he was 22 years of age; is a true Republican in principle, and a man of sound judgment and ripe experience in business matters; has a good farm of 140 acres, the result of his labor and industry. FREDERICK BRINSER, farmer; P. O., New Jerusalem; was born May 30, 1827, in Dauphin Co., Penn. There were eleven children in the family, he being the " middle man " (sixth in order). His parents were Christian and Mary (Waggoner) Brinser. Frederick emigrated to this State in 1840, he being a lad of thirteen. His father located first in Zanesfield, and, alter a residence of two years, the family moved to the place now owned by Frederick, located three-fourths of a mile west, on the Jerusalem pike, purchasing the land of Lanson Curtis. Frederick was inclined to farming and at the age of 22 he engaged in this business, renting land on the homestead-his sister keeping house. Continuing in this way until June 23, 1853, he then made an exchange of housekeepers by marrying Nancy Easton, who was born in this township. She is a daughter of John and Charlotte Easton. Since 1842 Mr. Brinser has been a constant resident of the place; has a good farm of 144 acres of land. Three children - Lottie, born Sept. 4, 1855, now the wife of Elmer Elliot-they reside in Perry Township; William, born April 19, 1857, and Alvaretta, May 10, 1862-are all the members of the family. During the existence of the Whig party he voted with them; is now Republican. EZRA BROWN, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O., Zanesfield; is the eldest of two children born to Ira and Rebecca (Rea) Brown. Ira Brown was a native of Ohio; his father, Aaron, was a native of North Carolina and was twice married-first to Mary Howard, by whom he had three children, but one (Horton) living to maturity; the second marriage was to Annie Stanton by whom there were eleven children. Aaron Brown carne to Ohio in 1802, and to Logan Co. in 1818; he was a member of the Society of Friends, and was u well known and highly respected gentleman; he died in the fall of 1840. Ira Brown was born Dec. 27, 1806, and his wife, Rebecca, was born Jan. 2, 1809. She was a native of Virginia. They were married April 28,1830, near Zanesfield, whither they came with their parents when young. After the marriage he farmed his father's farm for three years when he was taken sick and remained in ill health I until his death, some two years later, he dying June 1, 1834; by the marriage there were two children, viz., Ezra and Elizabeth. The former was taken, into his grandfather's family where he grew up. Elizabeth remained with her mother until her death, Oct. 7, 1840, aged 7 years, 9 months and 24 days. Mrs. Brown remained a widow 12 years; May 21, 1845, she married Mr. Enoch M. Scott, a native of Ohio, born Feb. 28, 1810. After the marriage they settled on a farm in Rush Creek Tp., where they resided for 25 years; they then moved to Jefferson Tp., where she now resides. July 20, 1880, Mr. Scott was injured by a runaway team, and died the 22d following. Of the two children born to this marriage one is living, viz., Mrs. Mary Ann Henry, residing near Zanesfield. Ezra Brown was born April 30, 1831, in Jefferson Tp., Logan Co., O. At the age of 22, April 17, 1853, he married Miss Rachel, daughter of John and Sarah A. (Taylor) Outland. After the marriage Mr. Brown farmed his grandfather's farm for two seasons, he then moved to his 744 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. father's place, located northeast of Zanesfield, and farmed there for four years. In 1858 he bought his present place, which he occupied in 1859, and has resided here since; he has 127 acres located 2 1/2 miles east of Zanesfield. By the marriage there. were three children, viz., Charley F., born Feb. 22, 1856, died Sept. 22, 1863; Frank S born Sept. 26, 1861, died Sept. 21, 1863; and Cora E., born Oct. 31, 1864. GEORGE M. COOK, farmer; P. O., Bellefontaine; whose name heads these lines, was a son of William Cook, who was born in Washington Co., Penn., August, 1799; his father, George Cook, was horn in Ireland. From Pennsylvania he came west. to Kentucky, where he was married to Jane Robb, of Lewis Co., Ky., Feb. 22., 1827, who was a daughter of Robert and Susan (Gray) Robb, who were natives of Pennsylvania, and emigrated to Kentucky at au early day. After the marriage of Mr. Cook, he and wife wended their way to Guernsey Co., O., where they remained until 1831, when he moved to Logan Co., locating in Bellefontaine, where he followed his trade (carpenter's) until 1840, when he moved to the place occupied by the remnant of the family and purchased a farm, which was at that time covered with a growth of timber; this he cleared up, and what appears to the eye of the passer-by of to-day in the way of improvements was of his own work and arrangement. He died Feb. 8, 1876, mourned by his family and many friends. He was of a quiet and unobtrusive disposition, conscientious and scrupulously just in all his dealings, industrious and attentive to his own concerns, and fry his daily walk in life gave evidence of his faith in the atoning merits of his Master, of whom he was a faithful follower, being for many years a member of the Presbyterian Church. His widow and five children yet survive him, all of whom are members of the Presbyterian Church. The farm is located a short distance east of Bellefontaine, and consists of 161 acres of excellent land. George M. was born in Bellefontaine, April 11, 1837. Of the family remaining, besides William, is Katie, Margaret, Joanna and John A. PHILIP CROUSE, farmer; P. O., Zanesfield; was born May 27, 1827, in Green Co., Penn.; he was the youngest child horn by a second marriage of Joseph Crouse to Mary M. Arieon. 1835 was the year Philip came to this county with his parents, and was raised to hard work and to paddle his own craft. July 28, 1858, he was married to Catherine Moore, who was born Jan. 20, 1832, in Stark Co., O.; since 1841, Philip has been almost a constant resident of his present. place; is living can the home farm, which he now owns, containing 100 acres. Has four children-Melinda E., Mary M., James F. and Curtis A. Is a hard-working and painstaking farmer, and is making a. success. The Crouse family are all Democrats. He is a member of the Patrons of Husbandry. PATRICK CRONLEY, farmer; P. O., Zanesfield; is a native of the Emerald Isle. born on St. Patrick's Day, 1811, in Dublin Co.; son of Patrick crud Catherine (Harman) Cronley; the family emigrated to America about the year 1827, when our subject was a lad of 15, and located in Massachusetts and engaged in farming. After attaining his majority, Patrick started for himself-worked out by the month for several years. In the spring of 1835, he was united by wedlock to Ellen Temple, daughter of Joseph Temple, who was born in Ohio about the year 1824. In 1840, he moved to Hardin Co., this State, and purchased 80 acres of improved land in Hale Tp., and subsequently moved to Loan Co., where he purchased 70 acres in Hadley bottom, Jefferson Tp, where he now resides, haying a family of three children-Patrick, born May 5, 1861, Jacob, Oct. 17, 1863, Esther, May 30, 1867. Nestled in the quiet valley, he lives quiet and contented, taking life and its events as they occur as matters of fact, not allowing himself to be disturbed by the petty annoyances which to some are so vexatious, being satisfied with his comfortable home and its romantic surroundings; is living a life of retirement, and is in the enjoyment of life's common blessings, and is really the pattern of a contented and happy personage; Democratic in his sentiments, yet is not partisan; is an excellent neighbor and a respected citizen. GEORGE CORWIN, Farmer; P. O., Zanesfield, is a native of Logan Co..; was born Aug. 12, 1815, in Monroe Tp. There were eight children in the family, he being the fourth that was born to his parents, Phineas and JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP. - 745 Magdalene (Dovenbarger) Corwin. Phineas was a native of New York; his wife of Virginia. Phineas was of a mechanical turn of mind, and in the early times used to manufacture wooden mold-boards for farmers' use. He died the year of the great " wind fall." George then remained with his mother until he was 23 years of age. April 17, 1838, he was married to Margaret Dickinson, who was born in November, 1817, in Monroe Tp., daughter of Thomas and Maria (Lowe) Dickinson, who were among the first settlers. After George was married, he located on the survey where he now lives; he first took a lease of some land, which he farmed. In 1844 he made a grip to Andrew Co., Mo.; stayed a short time; the country not suiting him, he returned, and located on the Ruddy farm. In 1857 he located on the head of Nettle Run, where he purchased 65 acres at $10, which was "all woods" and a vast swamp, and " would have mired a snipe," as he termed it. He had but $10 to begin housekeeping with. Building him a rude cabin, he and wife began work in earnest. He now has 161 acres of the choicest land in the county. What was once thought perfectly worthless is now the most valuable. Fourteen children have been born to him,. nine of them living-Phillip, in hush Creek; Ann M., now Mrs. F. R. Wren; Eliza .J., Mrs. Thos. Chamberlain; Levi L.; Emma, Mrs. J. Bowers; Ettie, Mrs. Jno. Sutton, of Hardin Co.; Saybert A.; Martha, Mrs. Sutton, and Thomas Zaccheus. During all his travels Mr. Corwin has never been sued, and he has sued but one man, who owed him for eight years. LEWIS CROUSE, farmer; P. O., Zanesfield; Born in Dauphin Co., Pa., Dec. 27, 1816; is the second child by his father's second marriage; his parents were Joseph and Mary Magdalene (Arieon) Crouse. She was born Oct. 1, 1792, and was a daughter of George and Elizabeth Arieon. The family emigrated to this State in 1835, and located west of Bellefontaine, in Harrison Tp.; in 1840 came to Lake Tp., and lived one year, then came to Jefferson and settled on the farm where Phillip now lives; here they spent the remainder of their days-he riving February, 1857, she April 20, 1878. Lewis remained with his father until he was 24 years of age; May 10, 1840, he was married to Elizabeth Kaylor, born Jan. 9, 1825, in Harrison Tp., daughter of Susannah and Henry Kaylor. Her mother's maiden name was Brillhart, and was born in Pennsylvania. Her husband, Kaylor, was a native of Germany; came to America when small. The family came to Logan Co., and entered 160 acres of land in Harrison Tp. He died Dec. 19, 1834; his wife July 20, 1861. She was past 78 years of age at the time of her death; he was over 55 years old. Since the marriage of Mr. Crouse, he has resided in this township; he came to the place he now owns in 1844. Five children have been born to him, who are as follows-Mary M., born Feb. 14, 1841, afterwards Mrs. D. C. Smith; she died May 28, 1863; George, born April 18, 1842; Joseph, Nov. 4, 1844, died June 28, 1876; Sarah C., born Dec.14, 1851, died Aug. 12, 1853; Phillip H., born Oct. 5, 1855. All but one of the family are members of the Lutheran Church. S. W. V. COSTIN, farmer; P. O., Bellefontaine; born near Hagerstown, Md., March 5, 1814, and came west with his parents, Samuel R. and Nester (Jones) Costin, who located in Urbana the same year that he was born, remaining there fourteen years; came to this county in 1828 and resided in Zanesfield two years, finally locating on the Gregory place where his father died, 1867. Our subject was the third child of a family of six. At the age of 18 he went to learn the carpenter's trade, which vocation he followed lowed for about forty years. He has been twice married-first to Elizabeth A. Painter which occurred 1836. She was born in this township; was a daughter of Abraham and Sarah (Branson) Painter. Both were native: of Virginia; wife died 1873. Ten children were born them; seven of the number lives to maturity, four of whom are now living John, in Bellefontaine ; Robert, in Indiana Joseph, in Bellefontaine; Isaac, in Kansas 1877, July 8, was married to Amanda Harvey born in Urbana, Aug., 1839, daughter of Rollin J. and Phehe Matthews; she was from New Jersey, he from Pennsylvania ; both came to this state many years ago. After Mr. Costin's first marriage, he moved to Lima, O. remaining until 1840, when he moved to Burlington, Ia., returning in 1845 to Logan Co. lived two years in North Lewisburg; since 746 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. 1850 has been a constant resident-of this township-his farm is located in the southwest part of the township. He is s member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. DR. JOHN J. CORAM, physician; Zanesfield; born March 7, 1845, at Brentor, Devonshire, England; his parents, William and Charlotte Coram, were united in marriage Feb. 13, 1840. Ten children were born unto them-six boys and four girls, John J. being the third child in order. The father of our subject was the eldest son of William Coram, Sr., and Grace Coram, nee Ash, and were born in 1795 and 1799, respectively, and married in 1816. Charlotte C., the mother of John J., was the fourth daughter of William and Joanna (Mitchell) Glanfield, and were born in 1788 and 1789, and married in 1808; the grandparents of John J. were all of Devonshire, England, and were of old English stock of the country gentry class. The father of John J. was for ten years employed as Sergeant and Inspector of the South Devon Railway Company, but, being given to shorting, he wasted the greater portion of the paternal estate, and subsequently emigrated to Canada, in 1856, from Plymouth landing in Quebec Sept. 13, same year, locating on a farm in Grey Co., C. W. The land was new, and the family unaccustomed to manual labor, but were soon initiated, and were raised up under all the disadvantages that pertain to the settlement of a new country, and with these unpropitious surroundings John had but few educational advantages, but this was in a manner overcome by a liberal course of home reading, to which hr applied himself after the labors of the day were ended. After attaining Iris majority, he went to live in the family of B. A. Knight, and was engaged in farming, and emigrated with them to this State, May, 1868, continuing in Mr. Knight's employ until meeting with an accident (injury in the leg) made it necessary for him to make a change of business; entering the Friends' Academy, he attended one fall and winter; then returned to the superintendence of farm labors for two seasons. April 27, 1870, was united by marriage to Ellen Brown, daughter of Asa and Hannah Brown, of this county. Five children have crowned this union, but one of the number living-John A. In the fall of 1870, engaged in the dry-goods trade at Zanesfield, with Ira Brown as partner, and, after a successful business career of fifteen months, he sold out and began the study of medicine with Dr. J. S. Robb, and, after three years of study and attending three courses of lectures at the Ohio Medical College, Cincinnati, he graduated March, 1874, and engaged in the active practice of medicine; for one year was associated with his preceptor, Dr. J. S. Robb; since that time has continued to practice successfully his chosen profession in Zanesfield, the home of his medical pupilage and his widening sphere of popularity and success. Politically, he is a Republican, and a member of the Society of Friends. JOSEPH N. DICKINSON, farming, stock-raising and milling; P. O., Zanesfield. Among the prominent men in Jefferson Tp. that have worked their way from poverty to wealth and affluence, solely by their own exertions,. is J. N. Dickinson, who was born in this township, March 27, 1816, on what is now known as the Shoot's property, situated one-half mile south of the town of Zanesfield. His father, Thomas Dickinson, was born in Berks Co., Penn., Nov. 13, 1788, and emigrated to this locality prior to the war of 1812. His wife was Maria Lowe, born 1789, a native of Virginia, and bore her husband fifteen children, Joseph being the fifth child and the second son of this number; the major portion of them lived to maturity. Thomas, the father of Joseph, was a constant resident of this township up to the time of his decease, which was in his 91st year, May 17, 1879. His wife's death occurred in 1867. The year after Joseph was of age, he hired to his father, applying his earnings as a payment upon 75 acres which he had purchased in Rush Creek Tp., which was nearly all unimproved. Jan. 21, 1838, he was married to Mary Ann Corwin, who is a native of Monroe Tp., where she was born Feb. 5; 1820, on the banks of the Mackachack. Locating on his land after marriage, he remained until 1841, when he moved to . the place he now owns, stayed one year, and removed to Andrew Co., Mo., where he engaged in farming and stock-raising for six years, and returned to this county. The following spring, purchased 196 acres of land in Bokes Greek Tp., where he moved and soon added 500 acres to his first purchase, where he farmed , raised stock and run a saw-mill until 1860. JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP. - 747 when he moved into Hardin Co., where he owned at one time 1,700 acres of land; during his eight years residence, wishing to curtail his business, He disposed of his interests, and moved into Monroe Tp., where he purchased 159 acres of land, and the Jeffrey Williams mill property, which he carried on until 1876, when he moved one-half mile north of Zanesfield, and purchased the Folsom mill property and 471 acres of land. Has since traded for the Baldwin mills, a short distance south, and now controls and runs both mills, which are among the best in the State for size and location-the Folsom mill having a fall of thirty feet. This mill has an extended reputation, custom reaching them thirty miles distant. They are prepared to do both custom and merchant work; can run the year round either by steam or water power. Mr. Dickinson has now 550 acres of land, which, in connection with his mills, represent a large amount of capital, all of which Mr. Dickinson has attained solely through his own merits. Of the fifteen children born to hint, twelve are living-Hannah (Mrs. Ben Bruce), George, John, Thomas, Mary (Mrs. Randall). Ellen (Mrs. George Henry), Laura (Mrs. John P. Williams), Gardner, Amanda, Charles, Benjamin and Joseph at home. Though Republican, he is not an extremist in politics, nor in religion. GEORGE W. DICKINSON, miller; Zanesfield; is the second of a family of fifteen children -, whose parents were Joseph and Mary Ann (Corwin) Dickinson, who were residing in Rush Creek Tp. at the time our subject was horn, March 16, 1841. George was raised to farming pursuits, which business he engaged in up to the time of his enlistment in the service of his country, Dec. 8, 1861, at the age of 20, when he enlisted for three years in Co. D., 13th Reg't., O. V. I., and served his full time of enlistment, and was engaged in nearly all the battles in which his command participated; was always at the front, losing but eighteen days in the time (being then detained in his quarters on account of sickness); was in some of the most hotly contested battles of the war. During the latter part of his service was with Sherman on his march to the sea. His regiment, going out with 1,075 men at the beginning, was augmented by recruits at different times, making the entire number 1,875 men in all; only 325 of the number returned home. Upon his return to Hardin Co., he engaged in farming. October 13, 1865, was married to Matilda Lake, who was born April 14, 1846, in Hardin Co., O: she was a daughter of Harrison and Elizabeth (Day) Lake, both of whom were natives of Kentucky. January, 1879, he sold his farm to his brother and removed to this township. The following March, the ninth day, he had the misfortune to lose his wife by lung fever, who left to his care five children-Dells A., Thomas H., Martha E., Effie M. and Joseph H. April 27, 1880, he was married to his present wife, Martha J. Neeper, who was born in Rush Creek Tp., March 28, 1838; her parents, William and Martha (Moore) Neeper, are natives of this State. April, 1880, Mr. Dickinson located at the Baldwin Mills, and is now engaged in running the same. Having contracted rheumatism in the service, renders him enable for active farming, and was compelled to change his business in consequence. MRS. LYDIA DAUGHHERTY, farming; P. O., Zanesfield; was born in this township, March 6, 1829; is the eighth child of the family, born to Stephen and Susannah (Gates) Lease, who were among the early pioneers of this county. Mrs. Daughherty was married Dec. 25, 1860, to William, whose name she bears. He was born April 19, 1818, in this township and is a son of Jarvis and Hannah (Marmon) Daughherty. Jarvis D. was a native of the Emerald Isle, and emigrated to this State at an early time, and purchased 400 acres south of Zanesfield, which he settled upon, and raised a family of six children, of which number William was the eldest. Alter the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. William D., they located on part of the homestead farm. March 7, 1874, her husband was removed by death, leaving three children to mourn his departure, whose names are Susie, born Aug. 11, 1863; Jennie, Nov. 11, 18656, and Zaccheus, Sept. 7, 1868. Since his death she has resided on the farm, which is farmed under her supervision. VALENTINE DUNLAP. farmer; P. O., Zanesfield; born in Carroll Co., O., July 12, 1829, the fourth child of Samuel and Hannah Dunlap. Valentine was raised to agricultural pursuits, and came with his parents to this county in 1839 ; lived with his father 748 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. until he was 30 years of age, at which time he wooed and won the hand of Lucinda Farrington, who was born in Stark Co., O., July 12, 1846. She was a daughter of Jesse K. and Elizabeth (Richardson) Farrington. He was born in Massachusetts, 1803. His wife, Elizabeth, was born in Ireland, 1805, and came to this country when she was 18 years of age. March, 1865, was the date of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Dunlap, and three children have blessed this union, who are Abner Lawrence, born Jan. 19, 1866, Ivy Florence, Nov. 5, 1869, and Hannah Bertha, Sept. 5, 1875. Fifty-four acres compose his farm which he has earned by his own labor; is not. a man that is grasping in his desires after this world's goods, but is mainly content, with his interesting family about him to have a home and sufficiency, to meet his present demands, and is endeavoring; to live, more to lay up treasure above than here on earth. He and wife are members of the "Friends." LEWIS C. DICKINSON, farmer; P. O. North Greenfield. Among the enterprising young Partners and stock-raisers in the county who are attaining marked success, is Lewis C. Dickinson, who was born in Rush Creek Tp., July 1, 1843; is a son of Joshua and Martha (Brunson) Dickinson. The Dickinson family are among the early settlers of this county. Joshua, the father of Lewis, was born in this township in the year 1823, and has ever since been a constant resident of the county. Martha, his wife, was born in Clinton Co., this State. Lewis removed with his parents to Perry Tp., March 4, 1854; Lewis remained at home until Feb. 20, 1873, at which time he was married to Mary Akey, born Oct. 25, 1845, in Stark Co., O., daughter of Ellis and Ellen (Noble) Akey. Shortly after his marriage he located on the James Elliott farm, on the east side of Jefferson Tp., which contains 280 acres, which he now owns, which is one of the best stock farms in the township, which has an inexhaustible supply of spring water in every pasture field, which never freezes during the severest winter weather. Mr. D., though a young man, has had considerable experience in the handling and management of stock, having had for several years past the superintendence of his father's farms, and with his own business, has afforded him advantages that are not often within the range of young men, and as a result, he is among the most. successful of agriculturists of his years. Sheep is his favorite stock, of which he generally keeps about 1,000 head. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church; they have one child - Ellis Evart, born Dec. 30, 1875. WILLIAM DUNLAP, farmer; P. O., New Jerusalem; was born March 2, 1824, in Carroll Co., O., and is the second of the family born to Samuel and Hannah Dunlap. Samuel was born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., Sept., l790; his wife was Hannah Greer, and was born in the same county, Aug. 24, 1795. They were married, May 10, 1821. In his younger days Samuel was engaged in teaming across the mountains, subsequently was engaged in the manufacture of edge tools. Emigrating to Carroll Co., he remained until 1839, and came to Logan Co. and lived in Jefferson Tp. until his death, which occurred June 16, 1871--his wife "passed over," Feb. 4,1856. They were both members of the M. E. Church for many years; he was an ardent and enthusiastic worker in the Lord's vineyard; was for many years a class leader, and leis life was ornamented with Christian virtues. In the early part of his life he was many years Justice of the Peace, and his advice and decisions were always regarded as just and final; during the latter part of his life, while in this county, he lived mostly a retired life; he was an old line Whig, and went out as Captain during the war of 1812. William, early in life, learned the plasterer's trade ; remained with his father until he was 27 years of age; June 12, 1851, was marred to Mary M. Ball, who was born in Columbiana Co., Nov. 24, 1830. She died May 2, 1863, leaving four children, viz: Oliver F., Sarah M., John P. and William Asa; was married to his present wife, Susan Farrington, July 30, 1864; she was born March 31, 1841, in Stark Co., O., daughter of Jesse K. and Elizabeth (Richardson) Farrington. Two children have 'crowned the union-Samuel C., born Sept. 13, 1855, and Myrta E., April 14, 1871. Mr. Dunlap and wife are members of the "Friends" or Quakers; Mr. D. began poor in early life, has been successful in his operations and has 288 acres of land. LEVENTON DOWNING, farmer; Zanesfield; Born Sept 9, 1820: son of Bezaleel and JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP. - 749 Matilda (Jones) Downing, who were from Maryland, and emigrated to Harrison Co. Leventon remained with his parents as long as they lived. They carne to this township in 1833; at the age of 26 he was married to Mary Ann Hill, who was born in Monroe Tp. in 1829; she was a daughter of John and Mary Ann (Smith) Hill. The Hills and Smiths are from Virginia. Mr. Downing has 136 acres of land, and farms quite successfully. Five children have been born to him, but only two are living, Margaret R., born May 4, 1860; John L., March 10, 1863. His father, Bezaleel, was born 1777, his mother in 1787, and were honored and respected citizens in the community in which they lived. JOHN EASTON, farmer; Bellefontaine, Prominent among the toil-worn veterans and pioneers of this township is "Uncle John" Easton, of whom, and his wife, portraits appear in this work. He was born in Shelby Co., Ky., Sept. 24, 1799, born to Redwood and Polly (McMichael) Easton; he was born in Rhode Island several years prior to the Revolution; his wife was born near Richmond, Va. They emigrated to Kentucky during the early historical events of that State. John emigrated to this State in 1803, on pack horses, making their way through the pathless forests, occasionally guided by Indian trails and landmarks well-known to those hardy woodmen. Many times their only guide was the moss on the trees and the course of the sun. In passing through Cincinnati there were but three or four log cabins of that (to-day) large city. Their first stopping-place was north of Cincinnati thirty-five miles, at a place called Waynesville; here his father taught school about two years; the family then wended their way northward until they reached Montgomery Co.; here Ire entered some land, where he staved but a short time anti returned to Waynesville; then to Clarke Co., where they remained until 1825. John learned the tanner's trade at Urbana, which he afterwards abandoned, and turned nod iris attention to farming pursuits. After corning to Logan Co., in 1825, he rented land of Isaac Zane for three years; during his sojourn here was married Dec. 6, 1827, to Charlotte Plummer, who was born in Kentucky, Oct. 28, 1803. She was a daughter of James and Nancy Plummer. In 1831 he settled on the farm where his son William now lives, remaining about twenty years, and cleared up that farm; in 1851 he located on the farm he now owns, which embraces 490 acres. When he began for himself his mother gave him a bed; he worked and obtained money to buy him one cow and a horse, the latter died when he went after his license to get married; having a few dollars left after paying for his license, he spent the remainder for a few meagre necessaries to begin keeping house with. He is, to-day, one of the affluent and prominent farmers in the township, and has raised a family that would be an honor to any man, all of whom are settled about him and are prosperous farmers. WILLIAM EASTON, farmer; P.O., New Jerusalem; is the eldest son and child of John and Charlotte Easton; he was born Sept. 10, 1828, in the town of Zanesfield, and was but 4 years and 6 months of age when his father moved to the place he (William) now owns. At the usual age he launched out to do for himself; he was engaged in farming for several years, routing of his father. In 1855, Nov. 13, he was united in marriage to Hannah Wickersham, who was born in Columbiana Co., April 4, 1833: is a daughter of Joseph and Margaret Wickersham. Since their marriage, has been a constant resident of the farm, which is ornamented with excellent buildings, having one of the best barns in the township, a good house and a well kept farm of 100 acres, which is almost a model farm. All of the buildings are of his own construction and planning. Eight children have been born unto him; seven of the number are living of whom ago Juliaetta, burn July 29, 1856, now the wife of Oliver Corwin; Margaret, died in infancy; John Q. born Dec. 6, 1859; Lloyd W., Dec. 8, 1862; Elmer E.; Jan. 26, 1866; Jinnie E., Aug. 16, 1868; Ada M., Sept. 12, 1872; Wellington, Oct. 2, 1875. Mr. Easton was out in Co. I, 132d O. V. G., serving in the one hundred day service. Is a member of Rush Creek Grange. JOHN W. EASTON, farmer; P. O. Zanesfield; was born Jan. 20, 1832, in this township. He is the third of a family of six children, born to John and Charlotte (Plumrner) Easton. The Eastons are all farmers anti arcs settled in the same neighborhood, several of them adjoining lands, and are thrifty and 750 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. prosperous. At the age of 22, John was married to Harriet Elliott, who was born in Stark Co., Dec. 16, 1835, and is a daughter of Joseph and Mary (Slater) Elliott, who were natives of Pennsylvania. After John was married he rented land for three years on his father's farm; then located on the farm he now own, and has now 222 acres of land. Three children have blessed his union with Harriet Elliott, but one living-Marietta, born Oct. 19, 1862; Abram and Joseph, deceased when young; Joseph A. was born Dec. 12, 1857, died March 3, 1861; Abram, born August, 1855, died April 2, 1861. He and family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He served in Co. I, O. N. G., 132nd regiment. JAMES EASTON, farmer; P. O., Bellefontaine, was born April 3, 1835, on the farm where William Easton now resides; is the third son and fourth child of John and Charlotte Easton. At the age of 2I, he began farming for himself, renting land of his father for four years, then bought 75 acre, Jan. 1, 1860; he was married to Guillian Tittsworth, who was , born in this township in 1849, and is a daughter of William and Sarah Dunston, who were from Virginia. Has three children-Clam B., born Nov. 15, 1862; Charlotte Emma, July 10, 1864; Sarah Alice, May 1, 1869. He and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. James was out in Co. I., 132nd O. N . G., and served three months. Has 108 acres of land and resides three miles east of Bellefontaine, in Jefferson Tp. BENJAMIN EASTON, farmer; P. O., Bellefontaine; was born Dec. 4, 1836, in this township; he is the fifth child and fourth son of John Easton. Began renting land of his father before he attained his majority, and before he attained his 21st year he was married to Susannah Lea, who was a daughter of Daniel and Eleanor (Dunston) Leas, She died Aug. 10, 1873. She was the mother of nine children, of whom are-John, Charlotte E., Lillian T., Rosa F., Nancy A., Eva C., Lola D. and Benjamin. Dec. 26, 1874, was married to his present wife, Mrs. Mary A. Roberts, she was a daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Vannacka) Lewis, from Virginia, and came to this county in 1835. Mrs. Easton was born 1832, Sept. 2, in Frederick Co., Va. Her grandfather, George Vannacka, was a soldier in the Revolutionary war as well as the war of 181, and lived to the age of 93, and her great-grandfather, John Lewis, survived to the great age of 110. Mrs. Easton was married Nov. 21,1853, to Samuel Roberts, he died Feb. 20, 1861. Of the two children born, but one is living-Smith R., born May 14, 1856. Since February, 1875, Mr. Easton has resided on his present farm, located on the Jerusalem pike, two and a half miles east from Bellefontaine, where he has 122 acres of land, which be has adorned with good building, and greatly improved the tone and character of the land since his occupancy. JOEL EASTON, farmer; P. O., Bellefontaine; was born Aug. 12, 1843, on the farm now owned by his brother, William. At the age of 19, he was among the number who volunteered their services in the defense of his country, and for three years did he brave the dangers and hardships incident to a protracted campaign. Co. C., 45 O. V. I., was the command to which he was attached. He returned home at the close of the war, having escaped the diseases of camp and the mutilations of the battle-field, and is ever grateful to the Giver of all good for his preservation, Soon after his return home, Aug. 17, 1865, he was married to Mary E. Elliott, born in this township, April 10, 1846, and is a daughter of Joseph and Mary (Slater) Elliott, now of Union Co., O. Since his marriage he has resided on the farm he now own, situated two miles north of Zanesfield; has two children-Ida M., born March 23, 1867, and Finley B., Dec. 29, 1874; he is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, also his wife and daughter. He is one of the leaders of his class. JOHN J. ELLIOTT, farmer; P. O., Zanesfield, was born April 20, 1809, in Washington Co., Penn.; his parents were Joseph and Elizabeth (John) Elliott. She was a. native of Pennsylvania, he of Ireland. They moved to Stark Co., O., 1810, where John J.. was raised. His father run a mill and carried on a farm, and was quite a successful man. At the age of 22 John was united by marriage to Mary S Stanley, who was born July, 1812, in Columbiana Co., this State, and was a daughter of Garland and Sarah (Pardon) Stanley, both natives of Virginia. In 1841 Mr. and Mrs. Elliot JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP. - 751 located in Jefferson Tp., where he had purchased 100 acres, which he improved. He had learned the carpenter's trade, and replied this vocation quite successfully for several years in connection with his farming, finally adding to his first purchase 75 acres more. Three children have been born to them, but two are living-Garland. horn Dec. 18, 1832, and married Matilda Dunlap, a native of Ohio; be died May 8, 1874. She and four children live in this township on the property he left. James, born Aug. 8, 1835, and married Caroline East, a native of Indiana; they live in Cass Co., Mich.; Joseph, born Aug. 11, 1837, married Ann Lemmon, a native of Maryland; they live on their farm adjoining the homestead. June 28, 1879, Mr. and Mrs. Elliott celebrated their golden wedding, having worn the matrimonial yoke pleasantly for one-half-a century. Four hundred and eighty-five guests were among the number to congratulate this venerable couple. Mrs. Elliott has for twenty-five years been an acknowledged minister of the gospel, according to the rules of the Quaker Church, and has traveled over 100,000 miles, visiting twenty-seven States, and has attended all the yearly meetings on the Continent, except North Carolina, and has been a guest at the White House during Gen. Grant's administration; in short, she has been instrumental in doing much good, and doubtless will have many stars in her crown in the day of her rejoicing. This honorable couple are spending the evening of their life on the home farm in peace and quiet, enjoying the esteem and love of their many friends. JOSEPH ELY, Sr., farmer; P. O. New Jerusalem; born Sept. 14, 1805, in Harford Co., Md.; his parents were Joseph and Ann (Jones) Ely; the former was born in Berks Co., Penn., March 17, 1757; his father's name was Thomas. Ann Jones was born in York Co., Pa., March 7, 1772; nine children were born to them, Thomas being the sixth; he came to Belmont Co., this State, in 1831, and followed the carpenter's trade for several years. In October, 1842, he came to Logan Co., locating in the northeastern part of the township, where he rented land for several years, then purchased 100 acres where be now resides, which has been his constant abiding-place since. Mr. Ely has been twice married. At the age of 23 he was married to Ann P. Lemmon, born Dec. 29, 1806, and was a daughter of James and Ann Lemmon; she died Aug. 30, 1848, leaving eight children- Joseph, Ann M., Isaac, John, James, Rebecca, Hulda and Drusilla; all of them are now scattered in different parts of the country. June 30, 1850, was married to his present wife. Phebe Henry, born in November, 1819, in Jefferson Tp.; she was a daughter of William and Nancy (Stephenson) Henry; he was born in Culpepper Co., Va.; she was a native of Kentucky, After Mr. and Mrs. Henry were married they resided in Zanesfield for several years, and moved to Monroe Tp., about ten years before his death. Nine children have crowned the union of Mr. and Mrs. Ely, of whom are - William H., born April 14, 1851; Elma J., March 1, 1853, now Mrs. A. Arbegast; Thomas C., Oct. 10, 1861; the deceased are-Albert B., Amanda and infant. Mr. and Mrs. Ely are both members of the: Missionary Baptist Church; he has been for thirty years a worker in the cause. ABRAHAM ELLIOTT, farmer; P. O., New Jerusalem; was born Jan. 21, 1828, in Stark Co., O. His father's name was Isaac, and was thrice married, Abraham being the fruit of the last union. His wife was a Mrs. Dwyer, whose maiden name was Rebecca Greer, and was a native of Maryland; he, of Pennsylvania. At the age of 19 he launched out for himself; began work by the month on a farm, giving his father one-half of his earnings. At the age of 22, April 10, 1850, he was married, to Mary Wickersham, who was born 1826, in Columbiana Co., O., and is a daughter of Joseph and Margaret Wickersham. For five years after their marriage he lived on the farm now owned by Esquire Slonecker, when he purchased 26 acres and was engaged in farming. For several years he was engaged in stork trading, and while the war was in progress he purchased a large number of horses for the government, and all along his life, from the first, has been successful; has about 300 acres of land, upon which is located the much visited "Jerusalem Falls," which has become quite noted as a. place of resort to visit the fills and its romantic surroundings. Has five children -Asa, Erner, Emily, Agnes and Oliver. He has some very desirable property in Rice Co., Kan., amounting to 320 acres, 150 of which 752 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. is in cultivation. Mr. Elliott's home farm is situated about one-half of a mile east of New Jerusalem, on the pike extension. THOMAS ELLIOTT, farmer; P. O., Zanesfield, is a grandson of Isaac Elliott, whose son, Isaac, Jr., was likewise the father of Thomas (whose name heads this sketch). Isaac, Jr., was born in York Co., Penn., June 13, 1787., and emigrated with his parents to Stark Co., O., in 1816. Here Thomas was born, Jan. 3, 1826, and came to Logan Co., in 1839 with his parents, who settled on a piece of land near Jerusalem, which had keen formerly occupied by Simon Kenton. Thomas was raised to farming. By steady attention to his books he was enabled to obtain an education sufficient to enable him to teach commencing at 17, he taught several terms; afterwards clerked in a store some time. At the age of 26, he was married (May 27, 1851) to Caroline Brown, who was born in this township, June 11, 1830; she was a daughter of Zaccheus and Hannah (Marmon) Brown. After marriage located on a part of the homestead farm, where they lived until 1859; then moved to their present place of residence; leave four children living-Thomas E., Isaac D., Zaccheus O. and Anna V. Has 147 acres of land. Isaac Elliott, the father of Thomas, died April 4, 1859; his wife was Rebecca Green, born in Maryland, June 23, 1791, and died June 18, 1857. The Elliott family are members of the Friends. CHARLES J. FOLSOM, farmer; P. O., Zanesfield. The Folsom family can trace their ancestry back to the first part of the fourteenth century, the family name was then spelled Foulsham. John Foulsham was, according to history, a prior of a monastery. He was of a family from which the Folsorns are lineally descended. He was a leader in public affairs, enterprising, courageous, independent and a true man. On the 26th of April, 1638, on the ship Diligent, of 350 tons burthen, John Martin, master, nineteen families (133 persons in all) emigrated from England, to the Massachusetts Bay colony. Among this number was John Foulsham. The first tangible account we have of the next member of that family was Ephraim Folsom, who was killed by the Indians in 1709; then Joshua Folsom, born 1711, who was a Quaker, a public speaker, and owned a large tract of land; the people called him a Tory because he was not in sympathy with the war; he was a miller by occupation. The next one of note was Gen. Nathaniel Folsom, first Captain, then Major, next Colonel; finally, in 1775, was promoted to Major-General, serving in the Revolutionary war and represented New Hampshire in the first Congress, which met at Philadelphia. Of the family who came to this State was Joshua, who located several hundred acres of land in this township; one of his sons was George Folsom, who was the father of Charles J., who was born on the farm where he now lives, Aug. 23, 1841, eldest of two children born to George and Sarah Folsom. Sept. 12, 1866, he married Mary Yearsley, born in Chester Co., Penn., daughter of Robert and Sarah Yearsley, and of English descent, and since marriage has been living on the home faun; have four children-Clifton, Edna, George and Robert; has a library of standard works, presented to his father by Washington Irving, who was a friend of his grandfather. Is a member of Wapatomica Lodge, I. O. O. F JOHN Y. FOUST, farmer; P. O., Zanesfield; was born Jan. 11,1830, in Union Co., Penn.; is the eldest of a family of thirteen children, born to Henry and Margaret (Yohn) Foust, his parents, who moved to Portage Co., this State, when John was but a babe. They remained there about eight years; located in Logan Co. in 1838, fixing their abode in Monroe Tp. Since, the Foust family have been constant residents of the county. John remained with his parents until he was of age; he began for himself by working by the month. In 1854 he was united by marriage to Nancy Emerson, daughter of Francis and Aletha (Smith) Emerson. She died in 1861, leaving three children-one living, born in 1859, now the wife of William Creviston. Feb. 12, 1863, Mr. Foust was married to Susan Corwin, born Aug. 12, 1845, in Cass Co., Mich. Her parents were John and Elizabeth (Bishop) Corwin, who returned to this county in 1851. Nine children have crowned this union. Five of the number now survive-George, Harrison, Clara B., Bertha E. and Susan. Of the children deceased are-John M., Mary E., Thomas and Samuel; John M. at the age of 7 months; Mary, 10 years; Thomas, 8 years; Samuel, 21 months, all of scarlet fever. Up JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP. - 758 to 1867 Mr. Foust had been a resident of Monroe Tp.; since that time he has been a resident of Jefferson Tp., where he has a snug farm of 86 acres, located in the southwest hart of the township, which is well improved, and under good management, Mr. Foust being an energetic and successful farmer. He and his wife are members of the Baptist Church at Tharp's Run. ROBERT W. FIGLEY, farmer; P. O., Zanesfield; was born in Harrison Co., O., May 11, 1832. Robert's father, Jacob Figley, was thrice married; our subject being the product of the second marriage, to Auna Caples, who gave birth to five children during two confinements; the first were triplets-three boys-of whom Robert was one; the next she gave birth to twins, and died shortly afterwards, and was buried with one of the number; the remaining, one lived to maturity, and likewise gave birth to twins, but died soon afterwards, and the mother and twins were buried in one coffin. After two years residence in Harrison the Figley family moved to Tuscaroras Co., where Jacob engaged in farming and stock-raising and was successful. At the age of 25, Robert left Tuscarawas Co., and spent thee years in Kansas and Nebraska, and for some time was engaged in trading, with the several Indian tribes, returning in 1859; he was married in August, 1860, to Minerva L. Sigler, who was born 1842, in Union Co., near Summerville; daughter of William and Mary Ann (Cork) Sigler; he was born on the banks of the Potomac; his wife, Mary A., in Ross Co., O. After Mr. Figley's marriage he located in Union Co., and began renting land. All of his earthly effects he could have wheeled in a handcart. In 1862 he enlisted in Co. H., 82nd O. V. I., and served seventeen months. In 1864 he re-enlisted in Co. B., 174th O. V. I., and served until the close of the war. Upon his return home, he purchased a small farm in York Tp., in Union Co.; kept the same five years; selling it, he purchased 77 acres near Richwood, same township, retaining it until 1876, when he sold out, and came to Logan and purchased 111 acres of William Dunlap, situated in the east part of Jefferson Tp., where he now resides. Has seven children - William D., Florence M., Mary Ann, Lola R., Joseph J., Ivy R. and Daisey L. His industry and frugality has secured him a good property. CHARLES FAWCETT, farmer; P. O., Zanesfield; was born in Frederick Co., Va., Jan. 15, 1813; the third of a family of fifteen children, eight of whom came to maturity; his parents were Elijah and Phebe (Holloway) Fawcett; he was born in Frederick Co., Jan. 7, 1784; she in same county, March 10, 1790, and married Feb. 25, 1810, and emigrated to this State in 1824; first winter was spent in Highland Co., then went to Clinton Co. and remained until the spring of 1834, when the family settled in Rush Creek Tp. on Mill Creek, buying 200 acres of land in the "green woods,' and from that time forward was identified with the county up to his death. Charles remained with his father until he was 24 years of age. In March, 1839, he was married to Hester Ann Brown, born in Maryland, Dec. 30, 1816, and is a daughter of Joel and Charlotte (Hooker) Brown. After Mr. Fawcett's marriage, he lived one year in Zanesfield and run a cooper shop; since that tune has been engaged in farming; his first purchase was 50 acres at $3 per acre, mostly unimproved; here he erected his cabin and was happy and contented. Ten years after he added 50 acres more, for which he paid $22 per acre; is 1873 sold out and returned to Zanesfield and remained until April, 1878, and, on account of his boys, who desired to engage more largely in farming, he purchased 211 acres of land in "Hadley bottom," and has since lived there. Five children have: been born unto him, who are-Asa, Barclay, Sarah J., John R. and Elmer T. C. HERVEY FOLSOM, miller; P. O., Zanesfield; is the eldest sou of Charles and Lydia (Pennock) Folsom. Charles was the son of Joshua and Catharine (Hoffman) Folsom. Joshua was a native of New Hampshire and of Quaker parentage. He was an attorney and began his practice in Baltimore, Md. In 1812 he moved to Circleville, O.; in 1830, he came to Logan Co. and settled on a 1,500 acre tract of land adjoining Zanesfield, and soon after built a saw-mill on same. He also purchased a herd of short-horn Durham cattle in Kentucky, and moved them to his farm But he was not spared long to enjoy joy the improvements he so extensively made, he dying Dec. 15, 1840. His wife died Dec. 16, 1861. 754 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. Charles Folsom, the youngest son of Joshua, was born in Columbus, O., Sept. 12, 1824. At the death of his father, he came in possession of 630 acres of land near Zanesfield, on which was located the old saw-mill. In 1850, he built a new saw-mill near the old one, and in 1854 he built a flour-mill and conducted the same. In 1870 be moved to Zanesfield, where he engaged in commercial business, and served as Postmaster; he also served as editor of the Mad River Blade some four years, and did considerable building. In 1876, he sold his mill and 471 acres of land to Mr. J. W. Dickinson and with his family moved to Toledo, O., where he and two sons are engaged in the printing business. His son, C. Hervey Folsom, was born near Zanesfield, O., July 27,1846. He lived at home on the farm until 1863, when he attended school at Urbana for one year; he then returned home and looked after the interests of the place. Sept. 21,1869, he married Miss Jennie, daughter of Dr. James Crew, a popular physician of this vicinity. In 1872, C. Hervey and his father formed a partnership-C. & C. H. Folsom-and conducted the farm and saw and grist-mills. In 1876, they engaged in the tea business in Toledo; in 1877, Mr. C. H. returned to Zanesfield and engaged in the milling business in the old stand and now sustains the former excellent reputation of the mill (known as the Mad River Premium Mill.) By his marriage there was one child, Belle C., born April 27,1877. GEORGE FOLSOM, deceased; formerly of Zanesfield, O., a portrait of whom appears in this work, was born in Circleville, O., Jan. 2, 1818, and came to Logan Co., with his parents in the year 1831. Oct. 20, 1840 he was united in wedlock to Miss Sarah J. Fyffe; she was born in Urbana, O., June 28,1821. After the marriage they moved to a farm in Jefferson Tp., and lived there until 1867, when they moved to Zanesfield, where he died (very suddenly) Feb. 11, 1874. By the marriage there were born six children, of whom but two are living, viz : Charles J., living on the old homestead, and Ellen W., now Mrs. Dr. Gill, of West Liberty, O. The deceased was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in the affairs of which he took an active interest, he serving as Trustee, Steward and Class Leader; he was a charter member and the First Noble Grand of the Wapatomica Lodge, No. 424, of I. O. O. F'. A man of noble impulses, kind and generous; an affectionate father and loving husband, who in his daily walk of life endeavored to live in harmony with the Christian principles he entertained, and such was the life he led that he endeared himself to the entire community, and his death was mourned by all who knew him. His remains now rest in the cemetery at Bellefontaine, the place being marked by a beautiful monument erected to his memory. Mrs. Folsom has lived in Zanesfield since the death of her husband. When but 16 years of age slue became a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and has ever retained the Christian principles of her youth; her parents were William H. and Maximillia (Petty) Fyffe. He was born in Wilmington, N. C., Aug. 20, 1876, and carne to Urbana, O. in the year 1803, he assisting in laying out the town; he carried on the saddlery business, his being the first of the kind between Dayton and Sandusky City; he also served as a soldier throughout the war of 1812 and was a prominent business man; he served as Postmaster at Urbana during the latter years of his life in early life he was an Episcopalian, but later he joined with his wife, who was a Presbyterian. They were married Sept. 27, 1808, and lived thereafter in Urbana, where they died-he, May 7, 1860, and she Dec. 11, 1856. She was born near Richmond, Va.., March 11, 1788, and came west to Kentucky with her parents, Joseph and Mary (Wilson) Petty, who lived there a few years and then came to Ohio and entered a large tract of land lying on King's Creek, three miles north of Urbana, on which they built the first grist null in Champaign Co., which was also the first mill between Dayton and Lake Erie. These parents were natives of France. He studied medicine in his native land, and though not actively engaged red as a physician, always administered medicine when necessary, and kept a stock of drugs on hand. Mrs. Folsom's grandfather Fyffe was a native of Scotland and settled in Baltimore on his coming to America, and later moved to North Carolina, thence to Kentucky, where he engaged in farming, which he followed until his death. NEWTON GARWOOD, farmer; P. O., Bellefontaine; born Aug. 13, 1820, in Perry JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP. - 755 Tp.; son of Job and Lydia. L. (Gregg) Garwood. Job was born in 1792, in Culpepper Co., Va., and emigrated to this State is 1805 with his father, Levi Garwood, and settled in what is now Perry Tp., on what is known as the Job Scott farm; when he located his land, was piloted thereto by an Indian. Levi Garwood was prominently identified with the interests of the county in his time; he served as Probate Judge for twenty-one years, and declined farther election to salve. Newton moved to Zanesfield with his father when he was but nine years of age, his father being engaged in keeping public house. At the age of 2 Newton began carrying the mail, and was for some length of time a regular mail-carrier. He afterwards learned the carpenter's trade, which he followed for about thirty years. He has been twice married-first, in 1842, to Sarah Henry, of this township; she was a daughter of James Henry; she died 1874, leaving five children, who are: Ella, now Mrs. Lewis Knight, of Logansville; Orson, same place as Ella; Volta, in Monroe Tp.; James and Elsie, at home; married to Susan Brake, his present wife, who was born in 1818, in Virginia, and with her parents moved to Ohio when she was young. For several years Mr. Garwood has been engaged in farming and gardening; his farm, consisting of sixty-six acres, is one among the oldest settled in the township, and is well supplied with small fruits, Mr. Garwood being especially adapted to tiler care and growing of vegetables and fruits, in which he takes pride. IRA GWYNN, farmer; P. O., New Jerusalem; was a son of John Gwynn, who was a Virginian; born in March, 1793, and emigrated to Harrison Co., this State, with his father, Hugh, in 1806. John was raised to farming pursuits, and was married in 1819, to Edith McMillen, who died about the near 1827, leaving two children. Feb. 11, 1830, he was married to Miss McMillen, daughter of James and Mary McMillen, who was born June 3, 1807, in Harrison Co., O.; they were both natives of York Co., Pa.; he was born in 1768, and came west in 1803, and raised eight children, of which Mrs. Gwynn, the mother of Ira, was the fifth. This couple died in 1857, after sixty-one years of married life, only one day's difference in the date of their death; they were buried in one grave. John, the father of Ira, located in 1833, in the east part of the township, and purchased 180 acres of land which was a dense forest; here he remained and cleared up the farm, and lived until his death, which occurred in August, 1851; and was one of the staunch and true men of his time, a worthy citizen, kind and indulgent to his family, and a friend to the down-trodden race. Ten children were born to him. At the age of seventeen, he enlisted in Company "K," 88th O. V. I., and served about thirteen months, then re-enlisted in the 2d Mo. Cavalry, and was for some time Mounted Orderly at Gen. Thomas' headquarters. His command was among the number that ran Gen. Price out of Missouri; iris regiment traveled, in six weeks, 2,500 miles. which fact is a matter of record; Ira returned home without a scratch; his brother John was also in the army. Jesse, his brother, was in the 15th Regulars, and after serving two years, was discharged on account of wounds received. Hugh, his brother, was in the Quartermaster's Department; he was a graduate of the Ohio Wesleyan College, Quincy; is an attorney-at-law Ira was raised to farming; has taught school several terms; and was married in 1868 to Adeline Root, born July 14, 1846, in Allen Co., O., daughter of Daniel and Susan (Smith) Root. The Smiths came from Morgan Co., and the Root family from New York. Ira and wife have four children-Ida B., born Oct. 4, 1869; Hugh, Oct. 23, 1872; John, March 22, 1876; Harry M., May 30, 1878. Ira is a member of Wapatomica Lodge, I. O. O. F., No. 424. Mrs. Gwynn had three Brothers in the service; two were killed, and the other died of disease. GEORGE A. HENRY, farmer; P. O., Bellefontaine; was born Aug. 9, 1837, near Zanesfield, being the youngest of the family, of which there were only three. His parents were Joel and Patience (Easton) Henry. Joel was born June 24, 1806, and was married to Patience Easton Dec. 3, 1829. She was born in Shelby Co., Kentucky, in 1804, and is a sister of John Easton, of this township. George's grandfather was named George., and was a Virginian by birth. A part of the land that George now owns was purchased in 1841, where his father settled and remained on the same until his death, which took place Nov. 29, 1855. Here George has since lived. Oct. 756 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. 22, 1863, he was married to Emily Robb. She was born Jan. 31, 1838, in this county, in Lake Tp., daughter of Joshua and Sarah (Nelson) Robb. George has 190 acres of land aside from a two-thirds interest in another tract, which makes in all about 260 acres, and he is a successful farmer. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church and a ruling Elder of the First Presbyterian Church of Bellefontaine. He has two children-Iola Patience, born Feb. 14, 1866; Sarah Eva, June 30, 1869. George has one brother, David, who resides in this township; also a sister, Margaret, who is the wife of Simon D. Elliott, a prominent business man of Millford Centre. Mr. Henry is a young man of much stability, is a liberal patron of the public journals and newspapers, and is well posted in the passing events of the day. GEORGE W. HENRY, farmer; P. O., Zanesfield; was born in this township, Feb. 29, 1832, being the sixth child of a family of eight children born to their parents, James and Priscilla (Wagner) Henry. James Henry was born in Virginia; his wife's father served seven years in the Revolutionary War. James came to this county and settled marry years prior to the birth of his son George. He was a farmer by occupation, aged followed that vocation until his death, which occurred in 1840. At the age of 9 George was hound out to learn the plasterer's trade, to serve until his majority, and was to receive at the expiration of his time, a horse, saddle and bridle worth $45, and a bible worth $3. At the expiration of his time, his employer paid him $45 instead. Sept. 27, 1857, he was married to Margaret Cook, who was born Nov. 30, 1839, in Union Co., this State. He then set up farming adjoining the plane he was born on, and worked at his trade, where he continued three years. In 1860 he moved to Union Co. and purchased a small farm, continuing at his trade and farming for five years, where he abandoned Iris trowel and confined his attention exclusively to his farm for about six ,years, then disposing of his first purchase, bought another farm in the same locality, retaining the same until April, 1874, and came to this county and purchased 112 acres adjoining the town of Zanesfield on the west, where he has since resided, having one of the most desirable locations in the county. His beautiful residence and commodious buildings, which overlook Mad River Valley, are plentifully supplied by a never-failing spring, situated many feet above the premises, which is conveyed in pipes to all of his buildings, furnishing an unceasing flow of pure, cold water. July 24, 1867, his wife died, leaving two children-Mary M., born July 30, 1858, and Osburn C., born Sept. 18, 1859. Mr. Henry was married to his present wife, May 30, 1868; her maiden name was Mary A. Scott, born April 5, 1846, in Rush Creek Township. She is a. daughter of Enoch M. and Rebecca (Rea) Scott, who are residents of this township, and are of Scotch descent. Three children have blessed the union of Mr. and Mrs. Henry, namely-Cora R., born Sept. 2, 1869; Sarah E., April 6, 1872, and Laura A., Sept. 14, 1874. Nearly all the family are members of the Baptist Church; his father was a devoted member of the Missionary Baptists. Mr. Henry has made a. success in life, and all through his own exertions and patient industry. Politically he is liberal, but as touching; questions of temperance, is firm and unyielding, and will oppose, through the ballot and by his influence, every measure which is calculated to defeat the principles of prohibition. JOHN G. HOGE, retired farmer; P. O., Bellefontaine. The subject of this sketch, and whose portrait appears in this work, is among the staunch and highly-respected citizens of this county; he was turn March 29, 1810, in Loudoun Co., Va. His father's name was Jesse, and was the father of ten children, of which number John G. was the second; his mother's name was Elizabeth Gregg, also a native of Loudoun Co., Va. John was but 17 years of age when Iris father died, and at his request he staid on the farm. At the age of 20, our subject was married to Nancy Holmes, born in 1814 in Loudoun Co., Va.; she was a daughter of John and Mary (Rodgers) Hoge. The Hoge family are of Scotch descent; three brothers at the time of the "Persecution" left Scotland; one stopped in Ireland, the other two came to America.. The Greggs are of Irish descent. Solomon Hoge was the grandfather of John, and came West from Pennsylvania, and settled in this county. John remained on the homestead farm, which his grandfather settled, until 1845, when he JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP. - 757 moved to the place he now owns, which had been purchased several years previous to its occupancy. This land was unimproved, and every man that came along and wanted work, he gave him a job of clearing; he was cutting his first crop of wheat when he heard the whistle of an engine, on her maiden trip, as she came into Bellefontaine. Farming and stock-raising has been the business of his life; his farm of 200 acres is but one mile east from the corporation of Bellefontaine, and is situated on the highest eminence in the State. In politics he is Republican; was Commissioner at the time the court house was built; has also served as Infirmary Director. Seven children were born him; four of the number came to maturity, but two living-Sarah E., now Mrs. David Wallace, and Mrs. Mary Ann Green, the wife of Reuben Green, of Bellefontaine; his son, John, died in the army. Mrs. Hoge died in 1849; since 1878, Mr. Hoge has been confined to his home on account of partial paralysis of his limbs, yet is in the enjoyment of his faculties, and is spending the evening of his life in apparent contentment and happiness, having the esteem and confidence of all his friends and acquaintances, of which he has a lame number. Was raised a "Friend," yet is not affiliated with any religious body. BENNEVLLLE HAAS, farmer; P. O., New Jerusalem; was born March 26, 1824, in Berks Co., Penn; son of John Haas, who was born in Berks Co., May, 1800; his wife was Elizabeth Bagenstose, who was the mother of Benneville. The family emigrated West in 1839, and located at New Jerusalem, which has since been the abode of the family; his father first purchased 42 acres of land, and began clearing the same. Oct. 7, 1850, our subject was married to Catharine Harple, who was born May 25, 1825, in Washington Co., Penn.; she was a daughter of Conrad and Mary (Moore) Harple; he was born in Lancaster Co., Penn., and his wife in Washington Co., Penn. The first purchase Benneville made was 3 acres of land; the business of his life has been farming, and, although he began poor and unaided, he now has 215 acres of good land; he now resides on a portion of the land his father settled; his house, newly built, is located at Jerusalem Corners, is pleasant for location; in connection with his farm is carrying on a small store, and is Postmaster, which position he has filled since July, 1877, more to accommodate the neighbors than for the meagre allowance he receives from the government; nine children were born him, eight of whom survive-Mary E., now Mrs. .tames Collins; Rebecca, now Mrs. Thomas Slonecker; Sarah Ann; Caroline, now Mrs. B. F. Slonecker, in Kansas; Amanda; John F.; Emma, and Ida. When Mr. Haas began for himself, $100 was all he was worth; after renting a few years, moved to the place where he now lives in 1853, and will, in all probability, spend the remainder of his days there. JACOB JOHNSON, farmer; P. O. Zanesfield, is the eldest son, and the second of the family of seven children, that were born to John and Abigail (Southard) Johnson. She died when Jacob was a boy. He is yet living in Monroe Township. Jacob was born in Zane Tp., Logan Co., July 3, 1835, and was raised to hard labor, and was taught the principles of husbandry by his paternal ancestor, who, early in life, impressed upon his son's mind and understanding that there was "no excellence without great labor," and that to attain success, one must labor to that end. At 21 he was married to Martha Ann Bishop, who was born in 1837, in New Jersey, daughter of Thomas and Biney Bishop. He began first by renting land, and afterwards purchases 90 acres, and after an occupancy of seven years, he moved to this township and purchased 197 acres of land, situated nearly two miles east, on the Liberty road, where he now resides. By economy and industry, and following the course indicated to him in youth, he has now become one of the successful men in his line of business. He has seven children, whose names are-Thomas J., Emma L., Laura A., Mary J., Charles W., Alonzo and Nelson. Religiously, he adheres to the doctrine taught by John Wesley, the pioneer of Methodism. WILLIAM Y. JOSLIN, farmer; P. O., Zanesfield; born Sept. 14, 1836, in Liberty Township, Delaware Co.; son of Jonas and Lacy (Butterfield) Joslin. He was a native of the Eastern States, and emigrated to this State about the year 1817, locating in Liberty Township, Delaware Co., Ohio, where he yet resides. At the age of 19, Oct. 21, 1855, 758 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. William was married to Rachel S. Case, who was born Feb. 12, 1837, in the same locality as her husband. She is a daughter of Newton and Azuba (Gay) Case; he was born Oct. 1, 1804; his wife, October, 1809. After William's marriage he was engaged in farming. In August, 1862, he enlisted in Co. C, 121st O. V. I., and served until the close of the war, participating in many of the important engagements of the war; was taken prisoner at one time, and at another, was wounded with a musket ball, and is a "scarred soldier." Upon his return home, resumed agricultural pursuits, which he has since continued. In March, 1871, went to Missouri, which locality not suiting him, returned to the Buckeye State. In 1872, came to Logan County, locating on the faun he now owns, consisting of 119 acres, and is attaining success, having a good firm and pleasant location. Had five children- Jeannette, now Mrs. Leroy Dillon, of Union Co., Ohio, born July 4, 1858; Irvin N., Feb. 19, 1860; Minnie May, May 19, 1862, died Oct. 11, 1863; Ermina L., born Sept. 7, 1865; Charles G., June 24, 1871. He and wife are members of the Free Will Baptist Church. He has always been identified with the Republican party, and is a member of Wapatomica Lodge, I. O. O. F., No. 424. JOSEPH C. KITCHEN, farmer; P. O., Bellefontaine; was born May 5, 1839, near De Graff, Logan Co.; is the eldest of a family of four children. His father's name was Edward, and he was born in July, 1802, near Gettysburg, Penn., and was married to Miss Ann Canby, born in 1809, and were married in 1837, settling in Miami Co., this State, where they lived until 1845, then moving to Indianapolis, and remaining there until 1855. During this time he was merchandising. The mother of Joseph was a cousin of Gen. E. R. S. Canby, who was killed by the Modoc Indians. Joseph was afforded good school advantages, which were improved. In 1859 he engaged as book-keeper for R. S. Canby & Co., until the breaking out of the war, then went out in the 4th O. V. I.. as Quartermaster; in 1864 he received a commission as assistant Quartermaster, with rank of Captain, on Gen. Kimball's staff, where he remained until 1865; was then assigned to Gen. Weitzel's staff, commanding on the Rio Grande River, and remained there until 1866, and was mustered out at as supernumerary. Returning home he engaged in stock-trading and farming; June 9, 1869, he was married to Martha McCarrel, who was born in 1841, March 20, in Huntingdon Co., Penn. He has now 24o acres of land, and a family of three children-Harvey S., born Jan. 26, 1872; Effie L., Jan. 20, 1874; Jessie, Nov. 5, 1877. RICHARD S. KITCHEN, farmer; P. O., Bellefontaine. Born in Miami Co., O., in 1846; is the youngest child of Edward and Ann (Canby) Kitchen. On the father's side the family is of German descent, and of Pennsylvanian origin. After the marriage of Richard's parents they located in Piqua, Miami Co., O., where Richard was born. The family made several changes, his father being disposed to lead a commercial life, and after several removes, finally settled down on the farm which Joseph now owns, about the year 1856; he yet survives, and is retired from business, and resides in Bellefontaine. His wife died, in Dec. 1868. At the age of twenty Richard began farming for himself by renting land on the homestead; Oct. 12, 1871, he was married to Susannah Fichthorn, who was born in Green Co., O., July 7, 1845, daughter of Isaac and Elizabeth Fichthorn. Has 137 1/2 acres of land, which is situated in the northern part of this township. He is one of the most driving and energetic men in the township, and is making a success. Has three children living-Henry Earl, born Aug. 8, 1872; William B., Sept. 15, 1873; and Alvin S., Feb. 13, 1876. ZEPHANIAH LAPORT, mechanic; Zanesfield; horn July 4, 1835, near Cadiz, in Harrison Co., O., son of Abraham and Ellen (Wallace) Laport, who were natives of same county . Abraham, the grandfather of Zephaniah, was a native of Maryland, and came west several years prior to the war of 1812, of which he was an honored soldier, and located on the land where the Harrison County Infirmary now stands; here Abraham, the father of Zephaniah, was born during 1812. About the year 1835, Zephaniah's grandfather came to Rush Creek Tp., and purchased land of Elijah Beal, where Harper now stands, and settled upon the same, where he lived until his death, which occurred in 1859, at the age of 83. Zephaniah's father settled on Mill Creek, purchasing 80 acres, now owned by JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP. - 759 James Jamison. In 1844 he traded this land and moved to Bush Creek, lived there until 1851, and removed to Stark Co., and, alter a few years residence, moved to Iowa. Zephaniah's father was a machinist, and raised his son to that trade. In 1861, during the month of April, Zephaniah enlisted in Co. F, O. V. I., three-months service; then re-enlisted in the 23d Reg't O. V. I. for three years, or during the war. At the battle of Antietam he received a severe bullet wound on the head, and was disabled for many months; the scar he yet carries. Upon his return home he engaged in teaching, which vocation he followed for about fourteen years in Monroe Tp., all the time in three districts. In 1866, March 15, he was married to Sarah .T. Williams, who was born in Monroe Tp., in July, 1848; she is a daughter of Jeffery and Lucy Williams. Three children have been born them - Zephina A., Allen S. and Lucy E. Since 1879, he and his brother have been engaged in carpentry, and doing general repair work, also are carrying on a stove and tinware business. Zephaniah is now serving as Justice of the Peace and Notary Public. S. Y . LEASE, real estate send money loan agent, Zanesfield. This gentleman is the fifth child of a family of twelve children horn to Stephen and Susannah (Gates) Lease. Stephen lease was a native of York Co., Pa. He was born in 1781; his wife was a native of the same place, and was born in 1789; they were married in 1811, and carne to this county in 1812, making the journey by team. They bought some land and made this their residence until his death in 1867; Mrs. Lease died in 1876. Of their twelve children seven are living; all are married and all are farmers except S. Y.; he was born on his father's farm, on the headwaters of Mad River, Sept. 23, 1819, and lived at home for forty years. His school facilities were confined to a few terms of subscription school in an old log cabin with slat scats and oiled paper windows. He worked with the family until he was about 35 years of age, when his father deeded him and Iris two brothers, Andrew and John, each 150 acres of land. These brothers farmed their land in partnership, and made purchases of land for their joust account. Sept 3, 1860, S. Y. Lease and Miss Hannah Daughherty. were united in the bonds of wedlock, and soon after took up their residence in Zanesfield, where they have since lived. He has followed the real estate business and loaned money; he has also been engaged in the drug business on several occasions in Zanesfield. Of the three children Born to the marriage, but one is living, Belle, born July 5, 1877. WILLIAM LONG, blacksmith; Zanesfield; was born in Preble Co., O., Aug. 8, 1833; at the age of 6, he removed with his parents to Logan Co.; went to learn the blacksmith's trade at the age of 16; after its completion he worked as journeyman several months, then set up in business for himself at West Liberty, where he lived two years; in the fall of 1855, he began business in Zanesfield, and his has since been one of the permanent interests of the place, doing a thriving and satisfactory business in his line; in 1859 he was married to Cynthia Ann Carter, who was horn in Rush Creeks Tp., July 16, 1839, and is a daughter of Edward and Elizabeth (Sutherland} Carter. Edward Carter was born in Bedford Co., Va., in 1814. His wife, Elizabeth, is a native of Rush Creek Tp., this county, and was born in 1821. Abraham Long, the father of William, was born in 1794, in Adams Co.; Penn., and emigrated to Preble Co., O. His wife (the mother of William) was born in 17 95, in Westmoreland Co., Penn.; her maiden name was Mary Bender. Abraham was a shoemaker by trade. After leaving Preble Co., he moved a short distance west of Bellefontaine, remaining there until the fall of 1844, when he located in Monroe Tp., and lived there until October, 1866, then came to Zanesfield, where he spent the remainder of his days, dying the following year. His wife died Sept. 22, 1880, in Zanesfield. William has had two sons born unto him, whose names are Charles and Henry; the former was born Jan. 1, 1860, died suddenly Aug, 22, 1877; Henry was born March 14, 1862. Mr. Long is a member of Wapatomica Lodge, No. 424, I. O. O. F. He raised Harvey Carter (his partner and brother-in-law), who was born July 13, 1857, in Zanesfield. J. J. LEASE, farmer; P. O., Bellefontaine; was born in this township Feb. 3, 1825; is the sun of Stephen and Susannah (Gates) Lease. Stephen was born in 1798 in Pennsylvania, 760 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. and came West about the year 1812, making his first stand on the farm where John Hoge now lives, where he remained about two ,years, and then located on the farm now owned by Jacob Lease, where he purchased 290 acres, which was at that time as the primitive forest., in a perfectly wild state; here he built him a cabin, and lived the real life of a frontiersman. John J. lived with his father until his death, and, in fact, since that time has never been very far from the old homestead. The death of his father occurred in 1867, his mother's about ten years afterwards. Oct. 7, 1865, John J. was married to Cynthia A. Tittsworth, who. was born in 1839 in this county; she was a daughter of William and Sarah (Dunston) Tittsworth. Since Mr. Lease's marriage he has resided on the firm he now owns, which is adjacent to and a part of the original homestead; has eight children - Stephen, James D., Susanah, Ann, Emma, Dora, Charles and Clara. He has a good farm of 255 acres of land. MRS. ELEANOR LEASE, Bellefontaine; is a native of this county, and has been a constant resident of the same since 1817, Dec. 25, which was the date of her birth. Her parents were Thomas and Zana (Carbon) Dunston. Thomas Dunston was born near Richmond, Virginia, and when but a young lad at school, was drafted into the Revolutionary War. Mrs. Lease's mother was born in Maryland, and came west about 1812. The family, upon their arrival here, first settled near West Liberty, and in 1819 they moved to the farm James Dunston now owns. March 13, 1834, she was married to Daniel Lease, who was a son of Samuel Lease. Since the marriage she has been a constant resident on the farm she now owns, which consists of 140 acres. Mr. Lease died in 1864. Since that time she has been carrying on the farm, with the assistance of her son John, who was born Sept. 28, 1849. She has five children-Caroline, now Mrs. W. Wackerson; Fannie, Mrs. S. Williams; Ella, Mrs. John McCollough, and David C. JACOB LEASE, farmer; P. O., Bellefontaine; is the youngest of the family born to Stephen Lease, and was the eleventh child; he was born Dec. 1, 1830, on the farm he now owns, which was the homestead place, which he has never left. In 1865 he was married to Susanna Everingham; she was born 1843, in this county; she was a daughter of Henry and Sophronia (Donaldson) Everingham. Seven children are the result of this union, who are Anna M., Susan O., Jacob A., Lillie R., John J,, Ettie and Katie. He has 145 acres of land; the house is situated on the upland overlooking the valley below, which is rich bottom land. J. M. LANCE, farmer; P. O., New Jerusalem. Was born April 3, 1832, near Belvidere, Warren Co., N. J. His father's name was Martin, who married Margaret McMurtrie, the mother of J. M. They were born and raised in New Jersey-emigrating to this State when J. M. was but six years of age; they first located in Richland Co., Cass Tp., purchasing 80 acres of land, upon which he settled, and remained on the same until death bore him away, Aug. 13,1851. The subject of until this sketch remained on the home place he was 22 years of age; he went to Michigan, where she purchased land, and lived there about two years in all; returning home, stayed one year, then went to Stark Co.; Sept. 3, 1857, was married to Sarah H. Scott, who was horn in Marlborough Tp., March 16, 1832, and is a daughter of Israel and Sarah Holloway, both of whom were natives of Virginia, and were " Friends," and came out to this State at an early day. After he was married he lived in Shiloh five years, and in 1866 he moved into this township and bought 94 acres east. of Jerusalem, where he lived until 1873, when he made an exchange and moved to his present place of residence, one-half mile west of Jerusalem, where he has 116 acres of land; has had considerable experience in teaching, having taught in Kentucky and Michigan as well as in this State. Having learned the carpenter's trade when young, he employed his time at this during the summer, and taught. during the winter, Has one child, Julius Arthur, born Sept. 27, 1871. HENRY W. MARMON, farmer; P. O. Zanesfield. Of the first arrivals of the Marmon family to the United States, there has been nothing spread upon the pages of history to this date to determine this fact definitely, save that they are of French descent, and emigrated to North Carolina during the middle of last century. "Marmon" is a name that belongs JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP. - 761 to only one family in America, and is an abbreviation or contraction of "Merrimoon," in France. In the year 1806, the family removed from North Carolina to the bead waters of Mad River. Here Henry W. Marmon first beheld the light of day, Jan. 2,1811, in what is known as Marmon Valley. His father's name was Martin, and was born in 1777, in North Carolina, Northampton Co., an came West as above mentioned in 1806. His wife was Susanna Watkins, the mother of Joseph. There were three Marmon brothers who came out in the same year, and settled in one locality, hence the name "Marmon Valley." Martin died in 1842; his wife, Susanna, two years later. Henry was raised to agricultural pursuits; in September, 1835, he was married to Eliza Marmon, who was born Jan. 31, 1813, in this township, and was daughter of John and Ruth (Lamb) Marmon, who were from North Carolina. Since the marriage of Mr. M., he has resided where he now lives; his farm is situated in the south hart of the township. Four children have crowned their union--Louisa, Milton, Joseph and Nancy. Milton and Joseph were out in service during the late war Joseph canto home, but Milton died in Andersonville prison, a martyr to his country. He was a member of Co. A., 13th Reg't U. S. Infantry; he was born July 25, 1838. "Uncle Henry," as he is familiarity called, has been a resident of this township almost three score years and ten, and has been closely identified with the growth and development of this part of the county, and is one of its most valued citizens. In religious belief he is a Friend, and has always been an exemplary man and of generous impulses, a friend to the hour; has always been disposed to look upon the bright side of life; genial and largely social in his manner; au intelligent man, a good companion JOSEPH A. MILLER, farmer; P. O., New Jerusalem. Among the German representatives of this county who have accumulated means, and for himself a good name in the community, is Mr. Miller, who was born in the Tyrol, Austria, April 23, 1823; he is the eldest of four children that were born to Michael and Magdalene (Feldegger) Miller; Joseph was reared to the manufacture of boots and shoes, his trade being a shoemaker; in the fall of 1852 he parted with his boyhood's home, and emigrated to America, and to Ohio in 1853; when he landed in Bellefontaine he was destitute of means; he set to work for Davidson & Butler; then for Davidson alone, and finally for Davidson & Thrift; in all, rucking thirteen years of service; April, 1867, he engaged in business under the firm name of Miller & McElree, which business lasted until January, 1879; in April, 1879, he moved to Jefferson Tp., and located in the northeast part of the township on the Solomon Day farm; he has 124 1/2 acres; the half acre was donated as a burial-place for colored people, by Mr. Day. Dec. 4, 1855, was married to Susanna Spahr, his present wife, who was born March 11, 1832, in Washington Co., Pa., daughter of Martin and Margaret (Coil) Spahr, who emigrated to this State in 1840, to Harrison Co., then to Guernsey, and finally to Logan. They have five children living-Frantz, born Nov. 12, 1861; Henry, May 23, 1863; Charles, Feb.15, 1867; Joseph, Oct. 11, 1871; John, Feb. 26, 1873. Mr. Miller has his farm all paid for, and is not indebted to any person; and is doing a successful business; and has an interesting family of children. WILLIAM MOON, carpenter; Bellefontaine; was born in Reading, Berks Co., Penn., Feb. 7, 1816; is the second of a family of eight children (seven now living), who were born to Jacob and Susannah ( Richter) Moon, both of whom were natives of Germany, and emigrated to Pennsylvania about the year 1810. William carne out with his parents to this State in 1821; when yet a lad he returned to Lancaster:, Penn., where he learned the carpenter's and cabinet-maker's trade, which occupied five years in learning. Returning West, he was married, Dec. 1, 1840, to Susannah Shawver, who was born in Carroll Co., O., 1818; she was a daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (Shultz) Shawver; he was a native of Pennsylvania, and she of Virginia. Mr. Moon - has followed his chosen occupation up to the present time; for four years after he completed his trade, he traveled and worked as journeyman in several of the large cities, among the best class of workmen, in order to perfect himself in his business, and thereby has became one of the host workmen in his line, his ability being recognized by his having all the work he can attend to; has for several years been making a specialty of moving 762 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. buildings, and is prepared to move any kind-frame, log, brick or stone-and in a satisfactory manner. Has six children living - Sophia, now Mrs. W. V. McFadon; Levi and Harvey, in Howard Co., Mo., Michael, in Columbus; Sarah, now Mrs. Jones, and John. Mr. Moon has a good home; has recently sold his farm to his son; resides now on the Zanesfield pike, two miles east of Bellefontaine. He is a member of the Lutheran Church. JOHN MAY, farmer; P. O., Bellefontaine; was born Nov. 9,1829; is the fourth of a family of five children who were born to Alexander and Margaret (McLaughlin) May, who emigrated to this county in 1833; he died the September following, and she died July 4, 1880. The Mays are of Irish extraction, but the more recent representatives are natives of Maryland. In politics they were all Whigs, and were adherents of the Associate Reformed Church, called by some the "Seceders," who were very strict in their forms of worship. To this church the father and mother of the May family belonged. John now resides on the land his father purchased in this township; since 1847, he has had the management of the farm. In June, 1861, he was married to Sarah M. Rockwell, horn in Holmes Co., O., Aug. 21, 1840; she is a daughter of Charles and Mary Ann (Marquis) Rockwell. He was a native of Vermont, she of Washington Co., Penn. One child has been born to them-Helen, born March 17, 1863. His farm comprises 220 acres; his father was born in October, 1778, in Washington Co., Penn. Of the May family, born to Alexander and Margaret, are-James, Samuel, Jane, Margaret (now deceased), and John. James is now in Lynn Co., Ore.; Jane the wife of Mr. Taylor, in Monroe Tp.; John and Samuel at home on the farm. OREN OUTLAND, merchant; Zanesfield; was born May 12, 1849, in Monroe Tp., and has never recognized any other place as home, save that of Logan Co. He is a son of James and Rebecca (Stratton) Outland, who are likewise natives of this county. Early in life, Oren formed the desire to lead a commercial life, and though reared to farming pursuits, yet his inclinations took a different turn, and, at the age of 18, he entered the store of O. Brown & Co., of Zanesfield, and officiated as clerk nearly three years; then entered into partnership with S. D. Elliott, which relation lasted two years, when, in consequence of impaired health, he abandoned store-life for one year, to recuperate; then went into partnership with his former employers, O. Brown Co., who conducted the business for two years, when he sold his interest to them, and retired from the business; but he did not remain long out of his chosen vocation, when, during the mouth of October, 1875, he purchased the entire stock from Charles Folsom, and since that time has been constantly engaged in the business, keeping a general stock of goods, such as are generally found in every well regulated store. His long acquaintance, aided by his known integrity and fidelity to his patrons, have justly merited for him the liberal patronage of the people, which he is receiving. In January, 1873, he was united by marriage to Miss Patio Elliott, who is a daughter of S. D. and Margaret (Henry) Elliott, both natives of this State; she was born in the town of Zanesfield. They have one child, Cora, who was born Feb. 28, 1875. Mr. Outland, served several years as Postmaster in Zanesfield and is a member of Wapatomica Lodge, I. O. O. F., No. 424, and Bellefontaine Lodge, No. 209, A. F. and A. M; also of Lafayette Chapter, No. 60, R. A. M. He and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. DR. W. H. OUTLAND, physician; Zanesfield. Among the successful practitioners of medicine in this county, of the eclectic school, is W. H. Outland, who was born in Perry Tp., Jan. 20, 1842, son of Thomas Antrim Outland and Eliza Freer, his wife. Thomas, was a son of Josiah, who emigrated to this county from the Carolinas, several vests prior to the war of 1812. The Outland family are of Dutch, and the Freer, of English descent. Thomas was born in the eastern part of this county on the head waters of the Darby, and remained in the Outland settlement until 1857, when he moved to Union Co., remaining there until the fall of 1864, when he moved to Hardin Co., near the Scioto, at the Wheeler tavern stand, remaining there until his death, which occurred Jan. 8, 1876. He was the father of eight children, six boys and two girls, all of whom are living, W. H. being the second in order; his early life was employed in the discharge of home JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP. - 763 duties and attending school, while his advantages were limited, yet he was successful, obtaining an education sufficient to enable him to teach several terms of school, during the winter season. At the age of 28, he began the study of medicine, and graduated Feb. 4, 1873, at the Eclectic Medical College, at Cincinnati, and began practice in Mt. Victory, Hardin Co., O., where he remained a short time, March 29, 1874, came to Zanesfield, and has since been actively engaged in the practice of his profession. Oct. 14, 1875, he was married to Malinda F. Thompson; she was born in Zanesfield, in 1850, daughter of Amos and Ruth (Rea) Thompson. They have one child, Edwin Freeman. He and his wife are both members of the Methodist Epis copal Church. He is now serving his fourth term as Township Clerk; is also a member of the Masonic Order, and a staunch Republican. J. W. OUTLAND, farmer; P. O., Zanesfield; born in Zane township, Dec. 15, 1838; is the youngest sun of a family of three children, who were born to Robert and Martha (Freer) Outland. He was born Nov. 27, 1808; in Zane township; he was a son of Josiah Outland. Martha was born the same year and day of the month as her husband, but one month later; she was a daughter of Thomas Freer; they were lifelong residents in the township and county. Robert died Sept. 1, 1871-his wife April 21, 1880; she was for many years a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church; their remains now repose in the Baptist burying ground. J. Wesley was married Jan. 1, 1862, to Maggie Sharp, who was born Feb. 25, 1844, in Zane Tp.; she was a daughter of Caleb curl Rebecca (Knouff) Sharp; she was born in Fairfield Co., her husband in Logan Co., O. He died July 21, 1862; his wife, when Maggie was six years of age. After the marriage, J. W. and wife lived nine years on the home farm, and in 1870 came to their present place of abode, in the southeast part of the township, and is engaged in lassoing. They have had five children born to them, but four living: Charles C., born April 4, 1863; Flora B., March 1, 1866; Minnie V., Nov. 2, 1870; died March 5, 1873; Robert F., born July 15, 1873; and Lassie May, Feb. 23, 1873. He and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. EZRA R. OUTLAND, farmer; P. O., Zanesfield; is the youngest child of a family of sixteen children, born to Josiah and Kesiah Outland, who were natives of North Carolina, and subsequently settled in Zane Tp., Logan Co., where Ezra was born Dec. 2, 1828; at the age of 18 Ezra left home, and sought to learn the carpenter's trade, and after he had it completed, the business not suiting him, he engaged in farming; at the age of 22, Oct. 10, 1850, be was married to Elizabeth Lukens, who was born in Warren Co., O., and daughter of Salathiel and Louisa (Fawcett) Lukens; after his marriage, he engaged at work on a saw-mill for three years, and in the fall of 1854 moved to the eastern part of the township and purchased 70 acres of land at $14 per acre, paying on it what money he had saved when at work in the saw-mill, and went in debt for the remainder; this land was unimproved, not a stick cut or any improvement made upon it; he built him a small frame house and began clearing the timber and making him a farm. In November, 1869, his wife died; four children were the fruit of the union, two of whom are living-Fernando D., born Aug. 4, 1851, and Orlando, July 6, 1854. April 19, 1873, was married to Hettie Inskeep, who was born in Perry Tp., July 14, 1846, and had been a successful teacher from the time she was 15 years of age to the time she was married; she is a daughter of David and Martha (Downs) Inskeep, who were born in Zane Tp. Mr. and Mrs. Outland have two children-Emma E., born May 23, 1875; Nellie, Feb. 20, 1880. Mr. Outland has been successful in his business career, having now 313 acres of land, the greater portion of which is improved; he and wife are members of the Free Will Baptist Church; he is a member of Perry Grange, N o. 1134. JOSIAH PEELE, farmer; P. O., Zauesfield, was born in Northampton Co., N. C., April 30, 1817, son of Robert, who was a son of Edmund, a Quaker preacher. The Peelle family are of English stock, and can trace their family direct to Sir Robert Peel, of England; Josiah's mother was a Johnson, of Welsh descent, born in Southampton, 1796. She was a daughter of Demsey Johnson, a Virginian, whose wife was Moning Johnson, who was a cousin of General George Washington. Demsey was drafted in 764 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. the war of the Revolution and served in that struggle for liberty; Josiah came to Stark Co., in 1840, and to this county and township in the spring of 1849; was married April 25, same year, to Melissa Ann Walkins, who was born to Monroe Tp., Oct. 27, 1820, daughter of Benjamin and Obedience (Marmon) Walkins; his father's name was Robert, who was a son Of Peter Marmon. Farming has been the business of Mr. Peelle's life, his farm being located in the south part of the township; Dec. 1861, he was among the number who volunteered his services in the defense of his country and enlisted in Co. F, 47th O. V. I., serving eighteen months, when, in consequence of impaired health and heart disease, he was discharged from service, and returned to his family. Six children have been born him, but four are living-John Henry, born Jan. 3, 1850; Auzonetta, born March 14, 1852, now the wife of Newton Stanley; Benjamin W., born Nov. 19, 1853, and Robert D., Sept. 10, 1855; (Caroline E. and Joshua. M., deceased.) Mr. Peelle is a member of the Friends by birthright, and, is a good Republican. EZRA PARK, farmer; P. O., Bellefontaine; was born on the same farm on which he now resides, Nov. 10, 1836; is the eldest of two children living, born to James and Elizabeth V. (Marquis) Park. James Park was born in Belmont Co., in November, 1812; his wife in Washington Co., Pa., in 1810. The family settled upon this farm about the year 1836, where he died Nov. 20, 1871; she, Dec. 21,1851. Ezra was married Nov. 1, 1876, to Margaretta Wingerd, who was born in Knox Co., O., June 20, 1851. Her parents are Martin and Catherine (Baughman) Wingerd; he was born in Franklin Co., Pa.; his wife also. They are residents of Knox Co. Ezra, like his father, has always been a Democrat. He has 111 acres of land located in this township. JOHN PLUMMER, hardware and groceries; Zanesfield; is the eldest son of Benjamin and Sophia (Unangst) Plummer; they were natives of Ohio and Pennsylvania; they were married in Loan Co., O., whither they had come with their parents when young; after their marriage, they followed farming, and, except two years in Auglaize Co., they have lived in this township since. By the marriage there were six children, four living, one of whom is John; he was born in Jefferson Tp., Logan Co., O., March 18, 1852; he lived with his parents until he was 24 years of age. June 22, 1876, he married Miss Kate McCormick, a daughter of John and Mariana (Reynolds) McCormick; they were natives of Ireland; on coming to the United States, they settled in Chicago, Ill., and later came to Logan Co., O., and settled in Zanesfield, where they now reside, he being enraged in the tannery business. Mr. John Plummer began clerking in his father's store when he was 18 years of age, and when he became 22 he was taken as a full partner in the business, and soon after his marriage became the sole proprietor of the business, and has continued as such since. His business is located at a prominent corner in Zanesfield, and consists of a full line of hardware and groceries, in which he is doing a large and increasing trade. THOMAS F. REAMES, farmer; P. O., Zanesfield; is the eldest child of a family of eleven children, born to Jesse and Rebecca (French) Reames. Jesse was born in 1801, in North Carolina, and when young, moved to Columbiana Co., O., where he was married May 1, 1829, to Rebecca French, a. native of that county. She was born Jan. 5, 1808, and was a daughter of Elijah and Susannah (Curl) French. Soon after the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Reames, they moved to what is now Logan Co., locating in Jefferson Tp. Here Thomas, our subject, was born, April 19, 1828, and grew up at home. His father died April 30, 1854, and several years previous to his death was in poor health, and the care of the family largely fell upon Thomas, which duty he discharged to the best of his ability. When he began for himself he was poor; he worked out by the day and month, receiving therefor a small pittance; when he got $10 per month he thought he was getting money fast; April 11, 1852, he was wedded to Jane Outland, born in Zane Tp., April 27, 1832. She was a daughter of Jeremiah and Martha (Butler) Outland, Jeremiah being the eldest child of Josiah Outland. After Mr. Reames married he began renting, which he continued for fourteen years; in 1870, he moved to his present place of residence, which he had bought five years previous; has JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP. - 765 150 acres and an excellent farm-house, newly built, and is now in easy circumstances, having reaped the rewards of hard labor and economy. He has two sons-James, born April 4, 1858, now in Perry Tp., and Leroy J., at home, burn Dec. 18, 1863. Mr. Reames has been a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church fur many years, and a class-leader for a score of years, and is one of the pillars of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and worthy citizen of the township. JOSHUA M. REAMES, mechanic; Zanesfield; was born on the homestead farm, July 8, 1826; is the sixth child born to Jeremiah Reames. Up to the time he was 16 years of age remained at home, with his parents; at the age of 18, he went to learn the trade of stone mason and plastering, also learned the carpenter's and blacksmith's trade. In his 22d year, Sept. 29, 1848, he was married to Rebecca E. Southwick, born Feb. 23, 1828, a native of Maryland; daughter of Ira and Ann S. (Ely) Southwick; she died, September, 1871, leaving three children-T. Sylvester, born Oct. 20, 1848; Adda, now Mrs. Thomas Garwood, son of David Garwood, now of Knappa City; and George, born Feb. 25, 1855. June 25, 1873, he was married to Rachel J. Collins, daughter of Daniel and Ann Unangst; has one child, Lena. In 1863, enlisted in Co. H., 128th Regt., O. V. I., and served nearly two years, and was then discharged on account of disability. In 1878, located in Zanesfield, yet has always been a resident of the township, and has never voted out of it; has been Street Commissioner for eighteen years; although master of the several trades mentioned, yet, has of late years, confined himself principally to the trowel. His son, George C., was married Jan. 10, 1879, to Miss Hettie Winder, born Sept. 21, 1857, in Zane Tp., daughter of Edward and Mary (Williams) Winder. Mr. Winder is one of the staunch farmers in Zane Township. JOSIAH REAMES, farmer; P. O., Zanesfield; is the third son, and fourth child of Jeremiah and Matilda (Marmon) Reames, who were natives of Northampton Co:, N. C. Jeremiah was born Oct. 16, 1792, and emigrated in 1810, marking the entire journey on foot, coming out with Josiah Outland, and a lady. who rode a horse. Jeremiah was among the early pioneers in this county, and assisted in laying out the road from Bellefontaine to Columbus, and other enterprises which date back to the early settlement of this locality. He located on the hill now occupied by Martin, his son, in 1818, and has since that time been a constant resident; is yet living, but very infirm, has been bed-fast nearly one year. When he came here, he could have entered land in the bottom, but thinking it worthless, located on the hill instead; here he raised his entire family; the greater portion of them are now in the township. Josiah made his father's house his home until 1853; was then married to Nancy Reames, daughter of Vincent and Mary (Vassar) Reames; after his marriage, he located on Bokes Creek, where he purchased a small farm; remaining there a short time, returned to this township, where he has since resided. Sept. 7, 1862, his wife died; three children were born to them-none now living. April 7, 1863, was married to his present wife, whose name was Nancy Scott, born Dec. 20, 1833, in Franklin Co., daughter of James and Nancy (Walker) Scott. She was born in Virginia, Oct. 22, 1801, and came to Franklin Co., one mile north of Columbus, with her parents, Benjamin and Nancy (Curtis) Walker, when she was a babe. Mr. Reames has two children by his present wife, who are Orlando J., born April 2, 1864 Cora, Dec. 9, 1867. The entire family, with one exception, are true Republicans and glory in the name. EZRA REAMES, farmer; P. O., Zanesfield; born Oct. 29, 1840, in Jefferson Tp.; son of Hezekiah J. and Elizabeth (Johnson) Reames. Hezekiah was born July 22, 1818, and is a son of Jeremiah Reames, who settled on the farm now owned by Martin M. On this farm the present generation of the Reames brothers were born. Ezra was among the number, who volunteered his services in the defense of his country, and served three years in the regular army, enlisting in July, 1863, in Co. D. 13th U. S. I.; and there were no better or braver soldiers than Ezra, being always ready for duty, and ever ready to obey the orders of his superiors, and came out of the service with as bright a record as any lad who donned the blue, his commanding officer giving him credit as being an active participant in the following named engagements: Chickasaw Bayou, Arkansas Post, Rolling Fork, 766 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. Haines Bluff, Champion Hill, Vicksburg, Siege of Vicksburg, Colliersville and Mission Ridge. At the battle of Colliersville, he came out with seven bullet holes in his coat, only one of the bullets drawing blood. Oct. 27, 1867, was married to Pearls McLoskey, who was born Feb. 2, 1844, in Dearborn Co., Ind., and is a daughter of John and Amy (Fisk) McLoskey, who were both of Dearborn Co., Ind. Five children have been born unto Ezra and wife, but four are living-Evangeline, born Sept. 25, 1868; Florence M., Dec. 25, 1872; Webster J., Aug. 9, 1877, and Edna P., Aug. 16, 1880. Ezra's mother was born in Isle of Wight Co., Va., Dec. 23, 1811, daughter of Abel and Mary Johnson, who carne west in 1835, and was married to Hezekiah Reames in November, 1837, and by him had five children-Abel, Ezra, Robert, Josiah and Melissa. All of the boys served in the late war and returned home. JOHN REAMES, farmer; P. O., Bellefontaine; horn in Northampton Co., N. C., May 29, 1813, being the youngest of a family of ten children born to William and Naomi (Bohm) Reames, who came to This county in the fall of 1811, locating in the south part of the township, where Henry Marmon now lives. Here the family remained until about the year 1824, when they moved to the northwest part of the township, and remained until the decease of William, which was about the year 1845, on the farm on which John now resides. In 1830 John was married to Sarah Littler, who was born in Tennessee; she died in 1863. Twelve children were barn to them; eight of them are living-Eliza, the wife of George Kitchen; William, and Caleb Walter, of Illinois; also, Laban, in Kansas; Margaret, in Hoopston, Ill.; wife of Amos Perkins ; Luther, in this county ; and Charles, at home; also, William H. Bull, a step-son, at home. April 19, 1865, was married to Mrs. Isabel Bull, born 1822, July 27, in Augusta Co., Va.; daughter of Abram and Susannah Wunderli Harr; he was born 1779; she, March 28, 1790; both in Pennsylvania; Were married in 1800; he died 1823; she, April 9, 1873. Mrs. Rescues had one son by her first husband, William H., born May 10, 1859; by the present marriage, one child, Charles, born in January, 1867. Mr. Reames is one of the old reliable men in the township, up right and straightforward, honest and conscientious, Democratic in sentiment, and has served his township as Trustee for many years, and been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for thirty-five years; has 136 acres of laud in this township. M. M. REAMES, farmer; P. O., Zanesfield; was born April 1, 1824, in this township, on the homestead farm where he now resides, is the fifth child of a family of ten children, born to Jeremiah and Matilda Reames. Martin was raised to hard labor, and had very poor school advantages, the time that most boys were attending school, he was assisting his parents at home. At the age of 22, he was married to Keziah Reames, born July 21, 1826, she was the daughter of Silas and Betsy (Bohm) Reames, who were natives of North Carolina. Since the marriage of Mr. and Airs. Reames, they have resided permanently in the township, having never left the home stead since their first occupancy. The residence is situated on the south side of the pike, two miles east. of Zanesfield, on the brow of the hill, which is about 125 feet above the level of the road, which gives a magnificent view of the valley below. Here upon this eminence is the home of M. M. Reames, which is a model for a rural home; his wife is an excellent housekeeper, the culinary department not to be excelled; in short, the home and its surroundings, are desirable. Six children 'have keen born them. The family bible gives the following record-Adelia M., born Nov. 6, 1847, died Jan. 24, 1860; Margaret F., born Oct. 26, 1849, died Feb. 18,1874; Mary E., born April 2, 1854, Jeremiah F., born Dec. 22, 1857, died Jan. 25, 1860; Lydia A., born July 10, 1861; James. S., born Sept. 25, 1864. Margaret was the wife of James McAtee. Adelia and Jeremiah died of scarlet-fever, and were buried the same clay. Mrs. Reames is a member of the Free Will Baptist Church since 1851. 96 acres compose the farm, which is well kept and yields its owner a bountiful return. MRS. SARAH ROBB, Bellefontaine; Was born in Chillicothe, Ross Co., Aug. 28, 1813; she was a daughter of John Nelson, who was of Irish descent; her mother was of Welch, her name was Sarah Marquis. He was born Feb. 18, 1787, she July 12, 1789. Both were of Cross Creek township, Washington Co, Pa., JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP. - 767 and emigrated to this State in 1813, first coming to Ross Co., and to Logan in 1831. Mrs. Robb was of a family of five brothers, and five sisters, all of whom settled in and about Bellefontaine. John Nelson died Feb. 15, 1879, a man that was highly respected by all who knew him, as a Christian man and a good citizen. Mrs. Robb was married to Joshua Robb March 15, 1832, who was born Sept. 12, 1806, and was a son of John. Her mother's name was Agnes Smith, both were raised in Pennsylvania. Joshua came West in 18 31, after their marriage they lived for some time on the farm now owned by Wm. Scott, but subsequently made several changes, in 1850 located in the northwest part of the townships. He died Feb 21, 1873, of apoplexy. Nine children have been born unto them, who are Scott, born Dec. 4, 1830; Nancy L., Dec. 3, 1835; Emily, Jan 3, 1848; Robert L., April 15, 1840; Sarah M., March 19, 1843; Mary, Nov. 9, 1847; John W., Nov. 1, 1851; Smith J., May 1, 1855; Vance N., Aug 23, 1861. Of the number of children mentioned, several are deceased; of those living are Lott, in McPherson Co., Kan.; Robert, now a physician in Burlington, La.; Emily, . now Mrs. George Henry, of this township; Sarah M., now Mrs. J. K. Stephenson, of Lake Tp.; John W., in Miami; Vance C. resides with his mother on the farm, which is kept in true farmer-like style. Mrs. Robb is a member of the Presbyterian Church. J. S. ROBB, M. D.; Zanesfield. Prominent among the practitioners of materia medica in this county is Dr. Robb, who was born July 6, 1819, in Guernsey Co,; he was a son of Joshua and Mary (Marquis) Robb, both natives of Pennsylvania, the former from Fayette and the latter from Washington Co., Penn. The Doctor was of a family of nine children, he being the sixth in order; his father served in the war of 1812, and took up his residence in Guernsey Co., O., soon after the war closed; he was a farmer, and to this vocation our subject was reared. At the age of 17 he entered Oxford College, and after three years' hard study, he began reading; medicine, and taught school; in 1846, he graduated at the Ohio Medical College; began in practice at Cincinnati and was doing an excellent business, when, his health becoming impaired, he came to Logan Co., and located in Zanesfield and engaged in practice; this has been his residence and place of business since. Nov. 21, 1850, he was married to Almira Hamilton, who was born Sept. 1, 1822, in Jefferson Co., O.; daughter of William and Margaret (Norton) Hamilton; two children have, been born him -Charles, in 1853, now in Colorado, in the sheep business; Arnanda, deceased, was born 1852, died 1869. he Doctor has been one of the leading physicians in this township for many years, and has been successful as a physician and a business man, and been a friend to the poor and universally esteemed by all with whom he has been associated in a professional or social way; Democratic in sentiment, yet not radical in his views; rather, a liberal and rational reasoner in matters of religion and politics. Since 1880 he has been confined to his house from the effects of a stroke of paralysis, affecting his right side; as to what the result will prove to be is not yet developed, yet it is the hope of his many friends that he may soon be restored. He was one of the charter members of Wapatomica Lodge, I. O. O. F., 424, and has ever maintained and practiced the tenets of the order, with friendship, love and truth. BENJAMIN S. SCOTT, wagon manufacturer, Zanesfield; born Jan. 11, 1821, in Belmont Co., O.; the youngest of a family of ten children born to Joshua and Elizabeth (Stanton) Scott. Joshua Scott was a son of Adam and Hannah (Mace) Scott; he was born near Wilmington, N. C., in 1769, and his father was a soldier in the war of the Revolution. Elizabeth Stanton was the eldest daughter of Benjamin and Abigail (Macy) Stanton, and was born in Carteret Co.. N. . C., Dec. 24, 1775. Abigail Macy was a native of Nantucket Island, and was a descendant of Thomas Macy, who came from England to America in 1640, and, on account of religious intolerance in Massachusetts, removed with his family, in open boat, to Nantucket Island, an event celebrated in later years with considerable poetic coloring in cue of Whittier's poems. Joshua and Elizabeth Scott, the parents of our subject, were married in their native State in 1794, and came North in 1802, stepping for a time at Red Stone, on the Monongahela; thence to Jefferson Co., O.; after a short residence, came to Belmont Co., O., where 768 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. Ben. was born; here they cleared up a piece of land purchased from the Government. In April, 1830, they sold out and came to Logan Co., O.; purchased 100 acres of land west of Zanesfield, known as the "Goose Creek" farm; here his mother died in 1835, being a woman of great moral and religious worth. He was married the second time, and died in 1838. Benjamin S. was then in his 18th year; lived with his uncle, Benjamin Michener, until 1840, who resided near Zanesfield, and worked on a farm, attending school during the winter season; afterwards taught school; going to Urbana, learned the wagonmaker's trade; remained until 1845, when he carne to Zanesfield, and set up on his own account, and has since been a constant resident of Zanesfield. May 6, 1847, was united by marriage to Eliza A. Harris, of Richland Co., O., in November, 1822, second daughter of William and Gulie E. (Gregg) Harris; her father was an early settler in Richland Co., and was a soldier in Gen. Harrison's army. The Greggs carne from the Shenandoah Valley, in Virginia, and were members of the Society of Friends. Six children have been born unto Mr. Scott and wife; two of them are married; Sallie is engaged in teaching; Caroline and Edwin are at home. Mrs. Scott, though raised a Friend, is, in common with her husband and three children, a member of the Baptist Church, and he is an active worker in the Sabbath school cause. Politically Mr. Scott was originally a Whig, but, since the dissolution of that party, has been an unswerving Republican; was a private in the 132d Regt., O. N. G., during the campaign of 1864, and has been several times elected as Justice of the Peace, and is one of the staunch and reliable citizens of this community. WILLIAM SCOTT, farmer; P. O., Bellefontaine; Among the "old timers" and staunch representatives of this county, is William Scott, who was born in Monroe Tp., June 18, 1814; his father; Samuel, was born October 17,1778, in County Wexford, Ireland; his wife, who was the mother of William, was horn February 28, 1786, in Sussex Co., State of Delaware; Samuel Scott, was but five years of age when he emigrated to America; his parents located in Pennsylvania; in 1800 he (Samuel) came to Ohio, and to Logan Co., locating in Monroe Tp. about the year 1811, and for a time was out in the '12 war. Farming was his occupation; though beginning poor, he became wealthy, being a very successful business man; he went to Chillicothe to pay his first tax; of the family raised to maturity, were Margaret; Jane; Archibald, who was killed, when crossing the plains, go going to California; William; John; Nancy; Eliza. A.; Martha and Mary. Samuel Scott died Feb. 18, 1859; during his life was a very efficient worker in the Methodist Episcopal Church, with which he was prominently identified as class-leader and steward, and have of his means liberally for the support and maintenance of the gospel, and the erection of churches. William Scott remained at home until 1835, and in October he was married to Emily Gillian, born in April, 1818, in Mason Co., Virginia; her mother's name was Edwardson; soon after Mr. Scott's marriage he purchased the homestead which he get owns; in 1874 came to Jefferson Tp.; having the misfortune to lose his wife, he has since married Phebe Ellis, born in December, 1829, in Canada; eight children were the fruit of the first marriage, and eleven by the last, of whom but nine are living, viz: Archibald; Ellis; Charles; Laura B.; Ida B.; Sherman; Georgians; Frank H. and Effie F. Mr. Scott's early school advantages were very limited; a tended but three terms in all. Farming and stock-raising has been the business of his life; for about twenty years was engaged in stock-shipping; he has been very successful in his business career, having several hundred acres of land, and is now living in quiet and retirement at his beautiful home, about one mile and a half east of Bellefontaine, and is a worthy member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, which his father so long adorned with his Christian life and exemplary conduct. JACOB SLONECKER, farmer; P. O., New Jerusalem; born in Berks Co., Penn., May 13, 1816; was the second child of a family of seven children born to Jacob and Elizabeth (Savage) Slonecker. Jacob's father was a weaver by trade, but made farming his principal vocation, to which business he raised his children. Jacob, whose name heads these lines, remained with his father until reaching his major years, when he earned the business of house carpenter. In the fall of 1853, he JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP. - 789 emigrated to Ohio, and for two years lived in Stratford, Delaware Co., where he plied his chosen occupation. In the fall of 1855 he came to Logan Co., which presented sufficient attractions to induce him to pitch his place of residence, and since his coming has been a resident of Jefferson Tp., located about use mile east of Jerusalem, where he has a snug and well-kept farm of about 40 acres. During the past four years he has run his farm to stock, and has given his time principally to his trade of cabinet-making. Feb. 1838, he was joined in wedlock to Julia Gotshall, who was born Oct. 27, 1816, in Schuylkill Co., Penn., daughter of Henry and Rosana (Unangst) Gotshall-eleven children have blessed the union of Mr. and Mrs. Slonecker, nine of whom are living-Hettie Ann, now Mrs. J. Merkel, of Delaware Co.; Sarah, now Mrs. J. Levan, of Perry Tp.; David and Henry, in Bokes Creek; Elizabeth, Thomas, William, Franklin in Lyon Co., Kansas; Julia at house. Mrs. Slonecker has been a member of the Lutheran Church for forty years. He sent two boys to the late war, David and Henry; David was in the 96th O. V. I., and Henry in the 128th. Mr. Slonecker is Democratic, and was elected Justice of the Peace, in the spring of 1880. JACOB M. SMALL, farmer; P. O., Bellefontaine ; was born near Martinsburg, in Berkeley Co., Va., Jan. 1, 1833; there were seven children in the family, he being the fourth-five of the number living; his parents were John and Elizabeth (Kilmer) Small; both were natives of the Middle States. Jacob came West in 1860, and was married, September 11, of that year, to Rachel H. Couchman, who was born in Champaign Co., O., March 17, 1839; is a daughter of Michael and Margaret (Grove) Couchman; he was from Virginia; she from Clarke Co., this State. After Jacob was married, he returned to Virginia, and located on a portion of his father's estate. The war was in progress, and Jacob, with other, was conscripted and forced into the Confederate service, but being a peaceably disposed person, not wishing; to shoot or be shot at, he obtained a furlough For a limited tune, but to this day he has never reported to his command. Corning West, his wife soon followed him, the Confederates having taken everything thing he had. Upon his return to this county, staid with his father-in-law one year, afterwards purchased a farm in Richland Tp., near the Reservoir, living there one year; disposing of his farm, he came, in 1865, to his present residence, where he has 107 acres of land, in the southwestern part of the township. He has a family of four children, which are-Henry H., Jacob M., John W. and Ann R. B. He is a consistent member of the Baptist Church, and his wife of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is also a member of Jefferson Grange, No. 292, and a member of the Republican party. REV. LUTHER SMITH, son of Rev. Ely and Amy (Emerson) Smith, was horn at Hollis, N. H., Aug. 11, 1800. After attending grammar school at New Ipswich, Londonderry, and other places, he entered college at Brown University, from which he graduated in the class of 1824; studying law at Hollis, he removed to Kentucky to 1827, locating at Paris; he bought property about a mile from the village, and erected a suitable building and opened an Academy for the education of young men. He conducted this for a number of years with eminent success, as far as education was concerned, but financially it was not profitable. In October, 1834, he was united in marriage with Miss Lucretia Caldwell. They were the parents of two sons, James Emerson Smith and William C. Smith. Mrs. Smith inherited from her father a valuable tract of unimproved land in Jefferson Tp., on which they purposed settling and making a future home; but before this happy consummation she fell a victim to disease, and died near Louisville, Ky. Mr. Smith was married a second time in December, 1845, to Miss Effie Moody, of Cliffton, Green Co., O., after which he removed to the farm in Logan Co., on which a house had been built and some land cleared. Here he remained until January, 1850, when he consented to take charge of the West Liberty Union School, then being organized. Remaining there until April, 1851, he again spent the summer on the farm, but went to Northwood, teaching in the college during the winter. In the spring of 1852, he returned to the farm, where he remained until April, 1855, whets he again engaged in teaching at West Liberty. During his residence there, as one of the Trustees of the Presbyterian College, then 770 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. determined on by the church, but not yet located, he took a very active part in trying to secure the establishment of the institution at that place. In 1858 he removed to Zanesfield, and in 1859 to the farm, where he remained until 1870, when his sons took charge of the farm and he removed to Zanesfield, where he has since resided. He connected himself with the Presbyterian Church in Kentucky and commenced a course of theological study, at which time he was licensed to preach, but became dissatisfied and abandoned the profession. He, however, took an active part in the affairs of the Church and, as noted in another connection, was a ruling elder and afterwards an ordained minister in the Zanesfield Presbyterian Church. He has been a man of active temperament, and besides being prominently connected at one time with the Ohio State Agricultural Society, was one of the leaders in the Bellefontaine & Delaware railroad enterprise. He has twice narrowly escaped death, once from being thrown from a runaway horse, and once from being thrown from a wagon while the team was running away. In politics he is Democratic, having once been honored with a nomination for representative in Congress. DAVID SPRINGATE, farmer; P. O., Zanesfield; was born in Bent, England, Dec. 28th, 1812, eighteen miles from Canterbury; his parents were John and Sarah (Vane) Springate; there were but two children born them, David being the eldest. He was raised to farming, but his father was poor and had no worldly goods to bestow upon his son, who, in order to better his condition, resolved to emigrate to America, and in the fall of 1833 he hale good-bye to the home of his nativity and embarked for the United States. Reaching Philadelphia, he had one sovereign and a. shilling in his pocket. He soon got employment, hiring to Thomas Smith, Esq., for $9 per month, and subsequently for one year, receiving $110. He continued in that locality until about the year 1845, when he came West, and located in Stokes Tp., purchasing forty acres of land, paying $3 per acre therefor, and later he added to his first purchase, until he owned 320 acres. After a residence of nineteen years, he disposed of his interests there, and moved to his present place of abode, situated a short distance east of the town of Zanesfield, on the Martin Marmon farm, consisting of 153 acres. His wife's name was Mrs. Mary E. Fenton; maiden name was Hogg; daughter of James and Elizabeth (Fenton) Hogg. James Hogg was born in Ireland; his wife in this State; both of them died when Mrs. Springate was a babe, and she was raised by her aunt. She was married to Mr. William Fenton Aug. 20, 1840; he died in 1847. Mr. and Mrs. Springate have no children. He is not a member of any orthodox church, yet is not unfavorably disposed to religion, and is liberally disposed to all creeds and doctrines. Politically he is a Republican. SILAS P. STRONG, farmer; P. O. Zanesfield; born May 10, 1836, in Hardin Co., in the town of Kenton. His father was Eri Strong, and a native of Oneida Co., New York, and came West about. the year 1832, and was a teacher by profession, and was quite prominently known as a successful educator Eri Strong married Elizabeth Baldwin (the mother of Silas), who was born in Champaign Co., in 1807. They came to Logan Co., in the year 1844, locating in Jefferson Tp. He died in 1847; his wife died in Iowa, Jan. 5, 1871. At the age of 17 Silas began teaching, which he continued for several years; his labors extended to Hardin, Champaign and Logan counties. Sept. 1, 1856, he was married to Catherine Blakely, born in Knox Co., Feb. 8, 1838, and is a daughter of Richard and Elizabeth (Wallace) Blakely. The Wallaces are from the Emerald Isle. In 1874, Silas located in Champaign Co., and engaged in farming. Came to this county in 1880, purchasing the Robert Watkins farm, consisting of 125 acres, and is now settled for life, having made many changes and removes; has lived in Iowa. and Indiana, as well as several counties in this State. Since 1872, he has officiated in a local way, as minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church, and though never assigned to any circuit or particular charge, has endeavored to work in an acceptable way in his "Master's Vineyard," whenever and where duty prompted. He has three daughters - Elizabeth M., born 1864, in Iowa; Martha, in Indiana, 1869, and Anna M., 1876, in Champaign Co., Ohio. AARON TAYLOR, farmer; P. O., Zanesfield; was born on the same farm he now JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP. - 771 occupies, Jan. 30, 1842, being the youngest of a family of six children, who were born unto Benjamin S. and Martha (Outland) Taylor. She was a native of North Carolina and he of Ohio. John Taylor, the grandfather of Aaron, came to this county with his family and purchased some land, now the property of Aaron and his brother Amos. Benjamin Taylor died Nov. 25, 1863, aged 55 years, 8 months and 3 days; his wife, Martha, Jan. 27, 1866, aged 60 years, 4 months and 28 days. When the Taylor family came from North Carolina they settled first in Jefferson Co., and next came to Logan Co. Aaron was 21 years of age when his father died. In September, 1868, he was married to Sarah A. Hatchet, who was born in Perry Tp., Jan. 1, 1849, and is a daughter of Samuel and Mary A. (Rhodes) Hatchet. Since their marriage they have remained on the homestead. Two children have been born to them-Bennie, Sept. 13, 1871; Anna, May 15, 1878. He and wife are members of the Free Will Baptist Church. Mr. Taylor has a fair literary, and is among the intelligent and progressive portion of the community. Aaron's mother was the eldest child- of a family of sixteen children, who were born to Josiah and Keziah Outland, all of whom, as history records, lived to be grown, married and doing for themselves. THOMAS P. THARP, farmer; P. O., Bellefontaine; was born on Tharp's Run, in Jefferson Tp., June 13, 1840; son of Hail and Susan (Bishop) Tharp; Hail Tharp was born Feb. 14, 1808, in South Carolina, and came to this State with his parents when he was an infant; she was born near Milford Center, July 28, 1816, and was a daughter of William and Mary (Epley) Bishop; the former was born in Virginia Jan. 1, 1791, the latter March 14, 1794; he died in November, 1824, she July 2, 1878. After the marriage of Hail Tharp and wife, they located on Tharp's Run, where he departed this life March 6, 1843, and was a member of the Baptist Church, and an advocate of the Whig party. Mrs. Tharp now resides with her son Thomas, and has been a member of the Baptist Church for forty years. After the death of his father, the farm was rented until he and his brother were old enough to take charge. Jan. 22, 1863, he was married to Clare Courter, born May 26, 1840; a daughter of George and Christina Courter, who were natives of Pennsylvania, and came West in 1836. May 28, 1878, death, the "Grim Monster," invaded the happy home of Thomas Tharp, and bore off on his icy bosom the companion of his choice and mother of two children; her mortal remains now rest in the charnel house, where a suitable monumental slab marks her last resting place; two children, Samuel B., born Feb. 23, 1864, and Evelyn M., now gladden his household; has resided on the present farm (90 acres) since the spring of 1865. ELLIS WICKERSHAM; New Jerusalem; was born in Columbiana Co., this State, Feb. 11, 1828; is the sixth child of Joseph and Margaret Wickersham. Ellis learned the wagon-makers trade, which vocation he followed for twenty years of his life. He drifted West to this county about the year 1850, and located at Jerusalem, where he engaged at his trade. July 26, 1862, he was married to Rhoda F. Ely, born Oct. 24, 1844, in this township. She is a daughter of Amos J. and Margaret (Harriman) Ely. The Harrimans are from Washington Co., Pa. Three children have been born to Mr. Wickersham, Lucretia Delfoy, born April 28, 1863; Dora, May 6, 1865, died April 20, 1867; Ora, born April 16, 1867. For several years after his arrival here he lived in the town of Jerusalem; has now a small farm about one-fourth mile north of the town, also a farm east of the town, and is engaged in farming and stock trading. Politically, he is a Republican; and religiously, he was born into the Quaker Society. CYRUS WICKERSHAM, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O., New Jerusalem. Among the prominent farmers and self-made men in this county is Cyrus Wickersham, whose birth place was Columbiana Co., this State, Aug. 11, 1830. He is the seventh child of a family of nine children that were born to Joseph and Margaret (Pierce) Wickersham. Joseph, the father of our subject, was a blacksmith, which vocation he abandoned soon after he came to this county. Cyrus had learned the trade of a mason at the time he was of age, which he followed for about five years. At this time he and his brother Job engaged in the cabinet business at Jerusalem, which business they carried on for about twenty 772 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. years. He finally bought Job's interest, and conducted the business himself .until 1879, when he sold out. Soon after Iris beginning the cabinet business he bean farming, which business he has conducted ever since. Jan. 27 1854, he was married to Susan Leymaster, who was born May 31, 1834; she is a daughter of S. M. and Octillia (Sheets) Leymaster, who were natives of Berks Co., Penn. After Cyrus was married, he located at Jerusalem, and lived there until 1867, when he moved to his present home. They have but one child, Irene, wife of Mr. Charles W. Walkins, who is District Prosecuting Attorney, at Huntington, Ind. When Mr. Wickersham began business, $14 was all he had; he now has 400 acres of choice land, and one of the finest farm residences in the county, which was built in 1874 ; the inside work was done by cabinet workmen, the mouldings and doors out of the choicest woods of every hue of color and grain, all of which was carefully selected by Mr. Wickersham in years past; in short, for design and finish, there is not a house in the State that will excel it. While the exterior is commanding, the inside work far surpasses it. Farming and stock-raising is now his settled business. JOB WICKERSHAM, farmer; P. O., New Jerusalem; was born Dec. 3, 1818, in Columbiana Co.; is the eldest son of Joseph and Margaret; (Pierce) Wickersham, who came from Chester Co. , Penn., in June 1816, and located in Columbiana Co., where they settled. He (Joseph) was born in 1780, in Chester Co., Penn.; his wife, July 14, 1793, in New Castle Co., Del. Job came to this county in 1847, and followed the masons' trade a few years, then engaged in the cabinet business with his brother Cyrus, which business they conducted about a score of years; he also sold goods at Jerusalem, and in 1868 be moved to his present place, and has since given his attention to farming. Aug. 17, 1843, be was married to Jemima. Metcalf, who was born Nov. 18, 1823, and by her had two children -Matilda Ann, now Mrs. Milton Fuson, in Champaign Co., and Joseph P., in this township. His wife died March 8, 1847; he was married May 24, 1857, to Ann E. Ely, born March 2, 1839, and by her had two children -Viola J., born March 24, 1858; she died Jan. 22, 1862; Ely B., born July 8, 1860. His wife died Feb. 19, 1862. Aug. 12, 1865, he was married to his present wife, Mary M. Ely, was born Jan. 2, 1847; she was a daughter of Amos and Margaret Ely. Four children have blessed this union, which are Amy Iro, born Nov. 16, 1867; Ivan Dio, April 20, 1870; Burke Hunter, Oct. 7, 1875; Roy Hinkley, Jan. 14, 1878. His farm, consisting of 224 acres, he runs in true farmer style; he has also 80 acres in Iowa. Aside from his farming interests, he takes great pleasure in hunting, and for the last thirty tears has made yearly trips to Michigan, Wisconsin and the Canadas in quest of game; he is an expert hunter, a crack shot, and may be justly styled the Daniel Boone of Ohio. MRS. MARY A. WHITEHILL, Bellefontaine; was born July 28, 1816, in Washington, Co., Penn., and is a daughter of Peter Perrine. Her mother's maiden name was Rebecca Marquis, and was born near Winchester, Va. Peter was a native of Washington Co., Penn., and emigrated to Wayne Co., this State, about the year 1819, and remained there until his death; he died in 1829. Aug. 28, 1834, Mary A. was married to John Whitehill, who was born in New York State, in the year 1813; he was a son of Hugh and Catherine (Messmore) Whitehill. They remained in Wayne Co. until 1844; they moved to this county, and at first purchased only 50 acres, which is located in the northwestern part of the township, but added afterwards to the first purchase until he owned 126 acres. He died Oct. 20, 1869, of consumption. Eleven children were born; those living are-Rebecca, now Mrs. Elmer Seller, of Kansas; James, of Bellefontaine; Elizabeth, Mrs. George Ensley, of Michigan; Sarah, Mrs. Samuel Shurr; George; Minerva, Mrs. H. Leister; Clementine; John and Peter. Mrs. Whitehill, resides on the homestead farm, which she and the younger boys are managing. (RETURN TO THE TITLE PAGE)