MADISON COUNTY, OHIO - 575 Loudon, this county. Delia died after reaching young womanhood. Carmanda died early in life. Josephine died in childhood. W. Clark Sidner is living on the old home place, and O. D. Sidner lives in Columbus, Ohio. Although a pioneer in this section, Jacob Sidner killed only one deer in all his life. He occupied. himself closely, in farming. Although not active politically, he was a District Republican. In later years he kept buying more and more land and paid as high as sixty dollars an acre for much of it. The original home of one hundred and thirty-three acres was bought for live dollars an acre. W. Clark Sidner was born in the old hewed-log house on the Sidner homestead anuary 5, 1845, and has lived all his life on the farm except a few years spent in London and Columbus. Mr. Shiner has one hundred and ninety acres of the farm, axing sold over one hundred acres some time ago. He operates the farm himself, and s been quite successful. Before the death of his father, W. Clark Sidner had rated the farm for some years. Lately he has installed a- great deal of underground drainage on the farm, something that had been needed for years. W. Clark Sidner first married Jennie Jones, who -died leaving two sons, Ernest and Earl, the latter of whom married Eloise Florence. Both live on the farm with their father. Mr. Sidner married, secondly, Elizabeth Rubert; who died, after which he married Sadie Parker, who is also deceased. Both the second and third' marriages were without issue. W. Clark Sidner was elected township trustee of Deer Creek township as a tepub limn. and he has helped to sustain the local church, although he is not a member of church. In his community, Mr. Sifter is known as a sportsman, and very much enjoys bird shooting. He also keeps good road horses, and enjoys driving them. WILLIAM STREET The science of agriculture, for it is a science, may be exemplified in" the career of William Street, the proprietor of "Glade Dale. Farm," situated five miles east of London on the Glade roan and in Deer Creek township. Mr. Street is a man who began life with very little, but his two sons have remained with him, and with their co-operation he has been able to achieve a large success in his chosen vocation. He is well known in Madison county, where he owns a very productive and desirable .farm. Roth of Mr. Street's parents were born in Lincolnshire. England. HIs father came to America as a young man, and his mother as a young girl, and they were married in Knox county, Ohio in 1836. and there engaged in farming. Mr. Street's father had a brother living in Pennsylvania when he came to the United States in 1830. William Street was born in Knox county. Ohio, in September. 1845. and when a child his parents removed to Morrow county. Ohio. where the family lived two years. after which they moved to a farm near Richwood. Union county. Ohio, where his mother. Anna (Robinson) Street, died in September, 1863. His father. John C. Street. came to London five years later and lived with his daughter. Mrs. Preston Adair. and here his death occurred, September 17. 1880. at the age of seventy-eight years. John C. Street and wife had another danghter, Sarah A., who married John J. Melvin: a son. George. is a farmer in 'Oak Run township. On May 20, 1862, William Street came to Madison county and located on the farm of his brother-in-law. Preston Adair. which is situated near his present home. For some time he worked for Mr. Adair. and later, in conjunction with another brother-in-law. John J. Melvin. operated the Preston Adair. farm, the latter removing to London. In 1868 William Street was married to Emeline Adair. a daughter of Henry S. and a niece of Preston Adair. She was born on the old Adair farm and was about 576 - MADISON COUNTY, OHIO. twenty-two years old at the time of her marriage. Henry S. Adair died in London in 1901. Mr. Street and Mr. Melvin operated the Adair farm for seventeen years. In 1885 Mr. Street purchased his present farm of one hundred and eight acres. It is a part of the John McDonald farm and borders the south side of the Pennsylvania railroad. Mr. Street has gradually added to his original purchase until he now owns two hundred and eight acres, for some of which he paid sixty-two and one-half dollars per acre. A few years ago he bought one hundred and thirty-four acres one mile north of his home farm a tract known as the Luke Wright farm, for which he paid one hundred dollars an acre. Mr. Street was almost able to pay for his first farm during 1885. He has been engaged extensively in stock raising and is well known as an extensive grower of registered Shropshire sheep, keeping about seventy-five head, having a large trade local for breeding rams from the "Glade Dale Farm." He has always realized fair prices for his sheep. He also engages extensively in the breeding and fattening of hogs, and sells from one hundred and fifty to two hundred head of hogs each year. All the crops raised on the farm are fed to the live stock. From time to time Mr. Street has erected good buildings on the farm. Water for the stock is supplied by a windmill which pumps it to the barns. Natural gas is used for heating the house, a pipe line passing near his home. William and Emeline (Adair) Street are the parents of two sons. Howard A. And Chester. Howard married. Flora Johnson, and they have one daughter. Dorothy Frances, aged three. Chester married Stella Pierce, a daughter of Thomas Pierce, of Jefferson township. Chester lives on the Wright farm, but both the Wright farm and the home farm are operated together by the two sons and their father. Mrs. William Street died on December 3, 1914, after nearly forty-seven of married life. She was at one time a member of the Lower Glade church, but later removed her membership to the Upper Glade church, and finally to the London church. Mr. Street is not a church member but is interested in all measures which have for their object the betterment of the community and the welfare of his fellow citizens EDWARD W. JOHNSON. From the time of the very beginning of the social order in what is now known as Jefferson township, this county, the Johnson family has been prominently identified with affairs thereabout. Michael Johnson. a Virginian, the great-great-grandfather of Edward W. Johnson, the immediate subject of this sketch, a prominent lawyer of this county, was the first white settler in that section of the Northwest Territory now comprised in Jefferson township, he and his wife and eight children having emigrated to that section from Virginia in the year 1796. establishing a permanent home in what is now the West Jefferson neighborhood of this county, a part of the land which this pioneer entered at that time still being held in the Johnson family, after a lapse, of two decades more than one century. Michael Johnson's children were a sturdy lot, partaking of many of the excellent qualities of their vigorous pioneer parents. and their progeny in the sixth generation from the founder of this family in Madison county form a numerous connection throughout this part of the state, the various members of this family invariably having been found capable of performing well his or her part in the common life of the several communities in which their respective lines have fallen. Edward W. Johnson was born on the old home farm in Jefferson township, this county, on October 27, 1876, son of Abner and Emma (Olney) Johnson, both natives of the same county, the former of whom was the son of Abraham Johnson who was a son of Jacob Johnson, one of the sons of Michael Johnson, the pioneer who came to this section from Virginia in 1796, as mentioned in the foregoing paragraph. MADISON COUNTY, OHIO - 577 Abraham Johnson was born in Jefferson township, this county, on September 29, 1808. and died in his native township on January 14, 1874. On January 7, 1844, Abraham Johnson married Elizabeth Keen, who was born on August 20, 1825, and who (lied on July 10, 1861; whereupon he married, secondly, Mrs. Lydia Olney, widow of Judson Olney, born in Franklin county, this state, in 1826. Abner Johnson, son of Abraham and Elizabeth (Keen) Johnson, was born on November 4, 1845, and on August 8, 1866, was united in marriage to Emma J. Olney, daughter of Judson and Lydia Olney, to which union seven children were born, six of whom are still living, those besides the subject of this sketch being as follow : Mrs. Charles Temple, of Cable, Ohio ; Jennie, who is still at the old home ; Ethel, also at home; Carrie, who married Charles Shannon, of Jefferson township, this county, and Earl, who manages the home place in Jefferson township. Abner Johnson was a man of large influence in his community, he for many years having been regarded as one of the leaders in the general affairs of that section of the county, having served his home township as trustee and as assessor. He died in 1909 and his widow is still living on the old home place. Edward W. Johnson received his elementary education in the public schools of Jefferson township and so well did he improve his opportunities in this direction that at the age of sixteen years he successfully passed the examination necessary to secure. a license to teach school and for three years thereafter was engaged in teaching in the district schools of this county, thus acquiring a fund which enabled him to enter Ohio Northern University at Ada, from which he was graduated in 1898, with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. Thus admirably equipped, Mr. Johnson entered seriously upon the study of law, his previous course having been regarded as merely preliminary to the latter course, and was graduated from the law department of the same university in 1903, and was shortly afterward admitted to practice in the courts of this state. Even while pursuing his studies in law, Mr. Johnson was actively engaged in the banking business as cashier of the Farmers Bank of West Jefferson and is still prominently connected with that bank, though practicing his profession at London, and continues to make his home in West Jefferson. On January 1, 1911, Mr. Johnson formed a partnership for the practice of law with C. C. Crabbe, under the firm name of Crabbe & Johnson. at London, and has been very successful. On May 11, 1904, Edward W. Johnson was united in marriage to Odessa High, daughter of Charles High, of Jefferson township, and to this union one child has been born, a daughter, Isabel. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson are actively connected with the work of the Methodist church, though not members of the same, and Mr. Johnson is a teacher in the Sunday school. Both are warmly interested in all good works, not only in the West Jefferson neighborhood, but throughout the county, and are held in the highest esteem in their large circle of friends. E. W. Johnson not only has attained distinction as a banker and lawyer, but is also noted for his advanced ideas on farming. He owns three hundred and forty acres of choice land in Madison county and eleven hundred and twenty acres of land in Jackson county, Arkansas. He also devotes much attention to cattle raising and has a large mixed herd. His tract in Arkansas is timber land, which is rapidly being cleared and he expects to devote this tract to the raising of cotton and corn. He now has a few head of cattle on his Arkansas land, which will form the nucleus of a more extensive herd of Herefords which he expects to raise on the place. Mr. Johnson is a Democrat and is one of the most active campaigners in this part of the state, his services as a political speaker being in wide demand in connection with his party's campaigns in this section. He received the distinguished honor of being (37) 578 - MADISON COUNTY elected to represent Madison county in the Ohio constitutional convention of 1911 and in that memorable body acquitted himself in such manner as to reflect not only great credit upon himself, but upon the county which he represented. Mr. Johnson is a Freemason and takes a warm interest in the affairs of that ancient order. Not only is he held in high esteem among his professional associates, of both bench and bar throughout this section of the state, but also among the leaders of financial affairs hereabout, and by his associates in banking circles Mr. Johnson is held in the highest regard, all having the utmost confidence in him, and he very properly is regarded as one of the most substantial and influential men in Madison county. GEORGE W. PLYMELL. In this commercial age, when the increase in land values makes the sale of the old home a temptation that few care to resist, it is seldom that the present generation still retain the home founded by the pioneers of the family. Unusual as this habit is among the people of today, the Plymell family have proved the exception to the rule, for the Plymell .homestead, founded by the paternal grandfather, in Upper Glade, Deer Creek township, Madison county,. Ohio, has been in possession of the family for more than one hundred years and is now the property of William Plymell, brother of George W. Plymell, subject of this sketch. This farm, cleared and tilled by one of the first settlers in the county, is located five miles east of London, and it was here that on May 3, 1846, G. W. Plymell first saw the light of day. His parents were William and Frances (Helverson) Plymell, the father being a native of Madison county and developing early the good judgement displayed by his father, became a tiller of the soil until his death, which occurred in March, 1855. The mother was born in Lawrence county and died about 1893. To William and Frances (Helverson) Plymell were born seven children, five of whom are now living. Imbued with the love of home and the associations which long acquaintance with one locality is sure to make dear, they have found peace and plenty without wandering into unknown lands. Mrs. Nancy Snodgrass, one of the daughters, lives at Plain City, but the other children reside on or near the home place. Mrs. Lloyd Wheeler in Lower Glade, Madison county ; William Plymell in Upper Glade. and Mrs. Leslie .Summers, in London, Ohio. George W. Plymell was reared. on the farm of his birth and his education, in the common schools, was supplemented by the home environment, developing a strength of character which proved to be a source of great comfort to his mother during the lonely years following his father's demise. He was only a small boy at the time of his father's death but displayed great efficiency in farming the home place for his mother and in tarrying the burdens that devolved upon him. After living for forty-five years on the home place, Mr. Plymell purchased two hundred and five acres, located two miles south of Upper Glade, which he farmed for twenty-four years. In November, 1913, he removed to London where he had previously purchased a comfortable home on North Main street and where he hopes to spend the remaining years of his life in peace and quiet as a fitting climax to a career of usefulness and thrift. On December 20, 1877, George W. Plymell was united in marriage to Annie Bradshaw, daughter of David and Helen (Tevis) Bradshaw, of Lancaster, Ohio, where both Mr. and Mrs. Bradshaw were born and which also was the birthplace of their daughter, Annie. Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Plymell, though four only are living to make happy their evening of life and reflect the glories of parental love and affection. Flora, the wife of Ed Blaugher, the only daughter and eldest child, MADISON COUNTY, OHIO - 579 resides at Newport, Ohio. The second child, Roland. Plymell, now living on the farm, married Fay Long and they have one child named Francis. Russell lives on the home place. Rodney married Mary Berry. They have one 'daughter, Viola Bell, and live on the home place. The maternal grandfather of George W. Plymell, was Henry HeIverson, whose father was Maj. Peter Helverson, one of the first settlers in Madison county. Among the brave men.. whose deeds of courage and wise counsel make prominent the early history of those days the name of Maj. Peter HeIverson has wielded a power none could gainsay. He was a brave soldier and a very large landowner, owning most of the land on which the town of London now stands. Mr. Plymell is a very active and highly-respected citizen and much loved by all who know him. His wonderful trait of loyalty to those dependent upon him and his financial achievements will act as an inspiration to future descendants and keep green their love and admiration for one whose life has been filled with good works. WILLIAM L. PLYMELL. William L. Plymell, a successful farmer of Deer Creek township, this county, has had a large part in the agricultural development of Madison county, especially in the growing and development of fine seed corn. His efforts in this direction have made him widely known among the farmers of this county, and have had 'an incalculable effect upon the yield of corn in this county. William L. Plymell is the son of William and Frances (Helverson) Plymell, the former of whom was born in 1810 on the farm 'now occupied by his son, and who died in 1855, at the age of forty-five years. William Plymell's parents were pioneers, who came to Ohio from the state of Pennsylvania, and who probably were born in Germany. His father was John Plymell, who literally carved the original homestead out of the wilderness. His old log, weather-boarded house stood until 1914, when it was replaced by a modern house. He owned about two hundred and twenty-five acres, and, during his life, was enabled to put about one-third of it into cultivation. Late in life he made a trip to Missouri in an open wagon, intending to sell out and remove to Missouri. He died, however, before his intentions were realized. In coming back from Missouri, he brought twenty-two head of cattle, all of which died of milk-sick. Besides William, John Plymell had one son, John, Jr., who received one-half of the old farm, and spent. his life in this vicinity, dying at the age of seventy-five, after which the farm passed out of the family. His grandson, Horace Plymell, is now a Merchant in London. Another son, James. lives in Deer Creek township, this county. Upon his death, William Plymell left a widow and seven children. The mother remained on the farm and died there, February, 1891, at the age of seventy-three years. One son, John, died on his way home after serving in the Union army during the Civil War. A half-brother, Chris Plymell, also served during the latter part of the •Civil War. George Plymell lives in London. Hester Plymell married Henry Craig and died before reaching middle age. .Nan Plymell married Oren Snodgrass. Lida Plymell married Lloyd Wheeler, of this county. Bertha Plymell married Lester Somers, of London. and William I.. Plymell is the subject of this sketch. William L. Plymell has spent his whole life on the farm. In conjunction with his brother, he bought out the heirs to the old home farm and finally bought George's interests, so that he now owns the entire farm. All of Mr. Plymell's brothers and sisters, except George. were teachers. He has taken many premiums on fancy seed corn, especially on Johnson County White, Reed's Yellow Dent and Reed's Red Clarege. Mr. Plymell keeps pure-bred and registered stock, but raises stock principally for 580 - MADISON COUNTY, OHIO feeding purposes. He feeds all of his crop to his hogs, and even buys a considerable amount of corn. He took honors at both the national and state corn shows, and his efforts as a corn grower have been independent of the help of any college or other organization. He enjoys hunting and fishing, and especially, bird shooting. During recent years, he has made some extensive improvements on the farm, including a fine barn and house, the latter having been built in 1914 and the former in 1913. William L. Plymell's first wife was Louise Timmons, who bore him three children, Ray, Homer and Roy, the latter of whom died on July 11, 1915, the others living on the farm. Mr. Plymell married, secondly, Emma Flugge, which union has been without issue. Mr. Plymell's home is one of the most modern and up-to-date to be found anywhere in Madison county. He was a member of the school board for ten years, and is a Republican in politics. He has contributed liberally to all churches, although he is not a member of any religious organization. CHARLES EMERY GAIN, M. D. Of the well-known citizens of London and Madison county, there should be mentioned Dr. Charles Emery Gain, a well-known physician of London, who, on August 29, 1913, was appointed by President Wilson as postmaster of the city of London postoffice has attached to it eight rural routes, three city carrie three clerks and an assistant postmaster. It is a second-class postoffice and the year 1914 showed the largest business in the history of the office. Charles Emery Gain was born in the house where he now lives, at the corner of West High and Water streets in the city of London, July 1, 1866, son of Jesse and Sarah J. (Crowell) Gain, the former of whom was born near Martinsville, Virginia, and the latter in Greene county, Ohio, where they were married. Jesse Gain was a farmer by occupation, who, immediately after his marriage, in 1857, came directly to this county, locating in London, where he took up contracting and farming. He was never engaged in any public activities of considerable consequence, but led a quite and unassuming life, passing away at his home in 1892 at the age of fifty-seven, His widow died in 1893 at the age of fifty-six. Some time before his death, he rebuilt the old home, making it a substantial residence. He and his wife were a Methodist Episcopal church. Although he had been a Democrat earlier in life, he in became a Prohibitionist and was one of the first men in the county to take up the cause of temperance as a political proposition. The Gain family have long been prominent in the history of Virginia and, before the days of the Civil War, were prominent in the anti-slavery movement in that state. The family of Jesse and Sarah J. (Crowell) Gain consisted of two sons and one daughter—James W., Sarah Elizabeth and Dr. Charles Emery, the subject of this sketch. Dr. Charles E. Gain has spent practically all of his life in London. He was graduated from Ohio State University, with the class of 1889, and from the Starling Medical College at Columbus, with the class of 1891. From 1891 to the time of his appointment as postmaster. he practiced medicine continuously in Madison county, with the exception of the years 1910 and 1911, during which time he was a student in the Chicago Eye, Ear. Nose and Throat College. Since his appointment as postmaster, he has retained his office in London. In 1894 Dr. Charles E. Gain was married to Rose Markly, daughter of Philip and Tabitha Susan (Bales) Markly, a native of Greene county. Ohio, who was educated in the Greene county public schools and in the normal school at Lebanon. Ohio. Doctor and Mrs. Gain have no children. Mrs. Gain is prominent in the Methodist Episcopal church and is active in several MADISON COUNTY, OHIO - 581 literary clubs of London, of one of which she is president. She is also active in the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Doctor Gain is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Knights of Pythias and the Masons, being both a Knight Templar and a Shriner in the latter order. He is a man who is fond of outdoor life. JERRY NEVILLE. There is no positive rule for achieving success, and yet in the life of the successful man there are always lessons which may well be followed. The man who attains success is one who can utilize opportunities that come in his way. The essential conditions of human life are ever the same, the surroundings of individuals differing but slightly. When one man passes another on the highway of life it is because he has the power to use advantages which follow in the purview of the whole human race. Today among the prominent citizens and successful business men of London is Jerry Neville, a prominent contractor of Madison county. Having learned this business from his father, he has made a remarkable success in this and other Ohio counties. Jerry Neville, a general contractor of London, Ohio, was born on a farm in Fayette county, Ohio, May 27, 1863. He is the son of Morris and Margaret (Campbell) Neville. At the age of seventeen, Morris Neville removed to Springfield, Ohio, and later to a farm in Fayette county, and still later, in 1865, to a farm in Madison county, Ohio. After 1879, he was engaged as a general contractor at London, and, from 1879 to his retirement in 1897, built many pikes and ditches under. contract. Since 1897 he has been living retired. Of his children, Jerry and Edward live in Madison county. Both are engaged in the same business. Charles is a contractor at Mingo Junction, Jeffersop county, Ohio. Arthur, who was proprietor of a restaurant in London, died at the age of thirty-four years. Mary and Elizabeth are engaged in a millinery and dry-goods business at Mingo Junction. Morris is general manager of the Cincinnati Northern railroad, and resides at Van Wert. Formerly, he was district superintendent of a division of the Big Four railroad, and was located at Indianapolis. The mother of these children died on January 5, 1909, at the age of seventy-three. Educated in the public and parochial schools of London, Jerry Neville worked for his father as a foreman, and from the time he was seventeen years old, much of his father's contracting work was done under his supervision. Mr. Neville continued with his father until 1897, when he succeeded to his business and continued the contracting business in Madison county, building pikes and ditches until 1901, when he removed to Mingo Junction, three miles from Steubenville. and there began sewer and street paving work. He was engaged in this business for ten years at Steubenville, Ohio. and during that period built many culverts, pikes and bridges. Ordinarily, he employed about fifty men on sewer work. He has also been engaged in asphalt and brick paving. In 1911 Mr. Neville returned to London. and has since been engaged largely in constructing concrete roads, bridges, and street paving. He also operates a gravel and sand pit on his farm three miles out of London. During his career as a contractor, he has built many miles of fine gravel roads in Madison county. He has property, at Mingo Junction and at Follansbee, West Virginia. On February 2, 1903, Jerry Neville was married to Mrs. Minnie (Hall) McGrew, a native of Jefferson county, Ohio, whose parents were Henry and Mary (Carey) Hall, both natives of Jefferson county, Ohio, both descended from old families in that county. Mrs. Neville's mother is descended from the McDavitts, an old family of Jefferson county. She was the widow of Alexander McGrew, by whom she had four children. Mary married Edward Triplett, of Steubenville, Ohio, and they have two 582 - MADISON COUNTY, OHIO. daughters, Minute and. Helen. George lives in Detroit, Michigan. Eva and Martha live at home. The former is supervisor of the telephone office. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Neville have had one daughter, Margaret. Mr. Neville and daughter, Margaret, are members of St. Patrick's Catholic church at London. His parents were members of the Catholic church. Mrs. Neville and the children by her first marriage are members of the Presbyterian church. She is active in the various societies of the church. Although nominally a Democrat, Mr. Neville is independent politically. He served as city councilman at Mingo Junction. At London, he is a member of the board of trade and the Fish and Game Protective Association. MATTHEW L. REA. Matthew L. Rea, who occupies a handsome home on the corner of the public square in the city of London and who owns a part of the old farm handed down through generations of the Rea family, located in Oak Run township, is a well-known citizen of Madison county. Mr. Rea was reared on the farm and educated in the public schools of Madison county. The paternal ancestry of Mr. Rea dates from his great-grandfather. Joseph Rea, who was born probably in Pennsylvania, in January, 1754, and who, in 1783 was married to Elizabeth Conn. born in 1762. They became residents of Rockbridge county, Virginia. They removed to Ross county, Ohio, in 1810, and to Madison county, Ohio. about 1818. Here ,they settled on Walnut run in Union township, and there Joseph Rea died about 1829, leaving a family of nine children, all of whom grew to maturity. No one of these children is now living. The next member of the Rea family in line of descent was Matthew Rea, who was born in Rockbridge county, Virginia, in 1793, and who came with his parents to Madison county in 1818, and until 1835 lived in Union township, Madison county. In 1835 he settled on Deer creek in what is now Oak Run township, where he died on September 23, 1873. His wife was Ann Amos, who was born in Harford county, Maryland, November 15, 1802. She died in 1857, leaving the following children who had reached maturity. Robert is deceased. Margaret is the wife of Marion Chenoweth, deceased. Jeremiah, whose father, Matthew Rea, once owned two thousand acres and who at the time of his death owned eight hundred acres, was born in Union township on the farm since taken into the corporation of London, August 19, 1824. On August 23, 1850, Jeremiah Rea was married to Catherine Leach, the daughter of Benjamin Leach. They began life on the present Rea farm, adding to the tract received by Jeremiah Rea's father until they owned about fourteen hundred acres. He built a fine residence and had one of the best farms in Madison county. He was a Democrat in politics, and served both as township trustee and township clerk in Oak Run township. Seven children were born to Jeremiah and Catherine (Leach) Rea, of whom two are now living. Sarah married Foster Beery and lives in London. Matthew L. is the subject of this sketch. The latter has entire charge of the management of the home farm, and has had charge of its operation since 1833. Jeremiah Rea died. on April 10, 1912. His widow is still living in the city of London. The parents of Jeremiah Rea, Matthew and Ann (Amos) Rea, are buried in the Kirkwood cemetery. On December 13, 1882. Matthew L. Rea was married to. Grace Dodds, of Mason, Warren county, Ohio. Mrs. M. L. Rea was educated in Wesleyan College, at Cincinnati, and in Ohio Wesleyan University, at Delaware. She has been active in women’s clubs during her entire life. Mr. and Mrs. Rea have had two children. Earl P. married Marie Tanner, daughter of Abraham Tanner, who was county treasurer :of Madison county for two terms and MADISON COUNTY, OHIO - 583 who lived at Mt. Sterling, dying some fifteen years ago. Mrs. Earl D. Rea was born at London. She has borne her husband two daughters, Jane and Ruth. The family lives on the farm in Oak Run township.. Robert C. Rea, the second born, is at home. As evidence of the standing of Matthew L. Rea in this community, it may be said that he served as county commissioner in a county where a Democrat is seldom elected. In fact, a Democrat is elected to office in this community only when the worth of the wan rather than his politics is considered. Mr. Rea was commissioner immediately after the new court house was completed. He is a director in the Central Bank, and served as director of the County Fair Association for nineteen years. During seventeen years he was the treasurer of the board with possibly one exception. The Madison county fair is the best held in the state of Ohio, and Mr. Rea has had a considerable part in developing public interest in this enterprise. He was trnstee of the children's hove several years. WILLIAM MINTER. The Minter family in Madison county dates from the coming of William and Mary (Stevenson) Minter, who settled in Madison county in 1829. Mary Stevenson was the daughter of Mark and Mary Stevenson, and was born in Kentucky, July 13, 1781, and died on February 13, 1869, at what is now the home of her grandaughter, Mrs. J. B. F. Taylor, at Lafayette, this county. In her girlhood she was taken to Pennsylvania, and at the age of thirteen went to Berkeley, Virginia, to live with an uncle, Col. John Stevenson, a Revolutionary soldier, of Virginia, who had received a grant of six thousand six hundred and sixty acres in Ohio for his services during the Revolutionary War. At the death of her uncle, Col. John Stevenson, Mary Stevenson received, by his bequest, his entire grant in Madison county, Ohio, to which she and her husband removed in 1829. She had been married to William Minter in 1862. They settled on the tract where Lewis Minter now lives, one mile north of Lafayette, but later moved to the village, obtaining the fine brick house where firs. J. B. F. Taylor and husband now live and which was erected by a son-in-law, Stanley Watson, in 1837. There she died, at the age of eighty-seven years. The husband was eighty-live years old at the time of his death. From 1811 until 1848 Mary (Stevenson) Minter was a member of the Methodist Episcopal chnrch, but in the latter year she joined the Disciples church, and was a faithful member until her death. She was a talented woman and possessed of rare intelligence, one who was an ornament to any society. William and Mary (Stevenson) Minter were the parents of six children. Sallie married a Mr. Quinn and died on the old homestead in 1900, at the age of ninety-two years. William Crawford Minter is now in his one hundredth year, and lives with his daughter, Mrs. George Van Wagner. Ann married Ransford Rogers. She inherited two hundred acres c the old .grant of six thousand six hundred and sixty acres, including the old home. Her husband died early in life, and she died in 1900, at the age of.. seventy-seven years, leaving one daughter, Lucy, who is now Mrs. J. B. F. Taylor, and who lives in the old home of the family at Lafayette. Mrs. Taylor has two sons, Mark. Stevenson Taylor. who married Mary Florence, who bore him two children. ALIT Rogers and Fanny Florence, and Thurman Minter Taylor, who married Helen Wakefield. and has one son, Thomas Wakefield. The other three children born to William and Mary (Stevenson) Minter were Elizabeth, who married Joseph Bell and died early in ilk; Effie, who married Stanley .Watson and died on the old Wilson homestead, and Margaret, who married a Mr. Tallman and died before reaching middle age. 584 - MADISON COUNTY, OHIO. J. J. YERIAN. It is often said that circumstances make the man; but there must he latent good in the man or circumstances, however propitious, cannot make much of him. The "circumstance" that has had, no doubt, the most lasting effect upon the life of the gentleman whose, name is noted above, was pious parenthood and a Christian home. Mr. Yerian is a prominent insurance man and auctioneer, of London, this county, and as a public-spirited citizen his biography deserves a place, among those of Madison county's other representative men in this volume. J. J. Yerian was born on a farm in Jackson county, Ohio, on July 10, 1870 and was early surrounded by those subtle influences which emanate from a good home, for he was the son of a minister of the Gospel, the Rev. Samuel Yerian. a native of Muskingum county, Ohio, and his wife, Martha (Mikesell) Yerian, who was born in Holmes county, this state. Rev. Samuel Yerian, who came of German stock, was both farmer and preacher, being what was known in early days as a "circuit rider," of the Freewill Baptist faith. He died at his home in Jackson on August 8, 1915. at the age of eighty-four years and six days. During his days of activity as a minister, the Rev. Samuel Yerian was tireless in his ministrations to his flock and the splendid character and boundless charity of this fine old Christian gentleman whose loss was deeply deplored in the community, left its indelible impress upon the entire region comprised in the sphere of his activities. His widow, a noble woman, who, during their long life together, proved a most competent and valuable helpmate to her unselfish and self-sacrificing husband, is still living at Jackson and is seventy-seven years of age. Those worthy people were the parents of nine children, of whom five sons are living. namely: W. S. Yerian, an inspector for the Cleveland Street Railway Company; Oscar of Boulder, Colorado, a fraternal society organizer; Charles, a farmer of Monroe township, this county; Lewis, who lives in Jefferson township, this county, where he owns a farm, and J. J. Yerian, the immediate subject of this biographical sketch. Besides the public school education received near the farm which was his birthplace, J. J. Yerian attended a business college and for a number of years after his school days were over kept books for the Southern Ohio Coal and Iron Company, at Jackson, Ohio. Mr. Yerian's business career has been rather more varied than that of the average man, for he seems to be versatile, not only in his tastes, but in his ability to accomplish results. For a while it seemed that he was to follow the occupation of his father inasmuch as this pertained to farming, for coming to Madison county, in 1895, he worked on the, farm and bought live stock. But three years later he established an office in London, the county seat, as general agent of the Union Central Life Insurance Company of Cincinnati. In this business he has been very successful, this success coming as a result of the application of his splendid powers to the task in hand. As evidence of his energy and ability, it may be stated that since the beginning of his activity in the insurance line, he has written life-insurance policies aggregating the sum. of three million dollars. He has an office in the Speasmaker block. Mr. Yerian also has been equally energetic in quite a different phase of mercantile life. In 1906 he became an auctioneer, the firm name being Yerian & Minshall- partners of Robert Minshall of Sedalia. Their sales, which average five a week, aggregate more than those of any firm in this locality, their special line being the sale of farms, in which line they have met with signal success. Mr. Yerian's home life has been a happy one, for he has had the encouragement and sympathetic co-operation of -Ms devoted wife in all that he has undertaken to do. Mrs. Yerian was formerly Sara M. Minshall, whose father, James Minshall, a successful farmer of Paint township, is now retired and living in London. His wife was Amanda MADISON COUNTY, OHIO - 585 Watkins before her marriage. To Mr. and Mrs. Yerian, three children have been born but death has claimed two of them. Their son, James Orville, who was born on May 26, 1903, is unusually precocious, and by his lovableness and mentality has become very popular in London. He is gifted in music and drawing, and frequently surprises his parents and their friends by his oratorical powers. His mother has been a great inspiration to him, and has directed his education. She is a native of Paint town, ship, this county, having been born there on July 10, 1879, and was educated in the local public schools. First among Mr. Yerian's interests outside of the business world might be mentioned the fact that he is president of the Madison County Sunday School Association, a position of honor which grew out of his activities as a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, he being a member of the official board of that church and a teacher in the Sunday school. He is a Republican, and is keenly interested in political matters. He also is a leader in the organizations which represent the city's best commercial and social life. He is a Royal Arch Mason, and has occupied the chairs of Chandler Lodge No. 138; London Council No. 41 and Adoniram Chapter No. 73. As a member of the London Board of Trade, he is considered "a live wire ;" a man not only of progressive ideas, but possessed of the capacity for carrying them out, who can always be depended upon to do his share in boosting any civic or religious movement which he thinks should have his support. With the .above facts in mind, it is possible to state without fear of being misunderstood that this family has occupied a generous place in the life of the town, which has been deeply benefited by their residence there. While Mrs. Yerian's time is quite fully occupied by her home duties, and her work in her husband's office, where she looks after his books, correspondence and collections, she somehow finds opportunity to take her place in social affairs and church work, in both of which spheres she is a woman of force and influence. Mr. Yerian's life has been worth while in every sense of the word. Ever taking a loyal interest in public affairs, he has been at the same time, a good husband and a loving, devoted father, and has given himself to those activities which make for a higher and better citizenship. He is such a man and has lived such a life as might inspire one to say: "Great hearts there are also among men; they carry a volume of manhood; their presence is sunshine; their coming changes our climate; they oil the bearings of life; their shadow always falls behind them; they make right living easy." GEORGE KAUFMAN. One of the best-known citizens of Lafayette, Madison county, Ohio, during the last generation, was George Kaufman, wagon and vehicle maker and coffin manufacturer. For some years receding his death he had lived retired. The late George Kaufman was born in Hesse-Cassel, Germany. April 29. 1823, and died on June 1, 1894. He came to the United States at the age of eighteen years, about 1840. with his parents, Martin and Ann Maria Kaufman, taking seven weeks to make the voyage on a sailing vessel to this country. After arriving in America. the family came direct to Ohio and Mr. Kaufman's parents remained with him until their death, dying at his home in Lafayette. Martin Kaufman had an elder brother who was a soldier in the Revolutionary War. He was one of the Hessian soldiers hired by England, and, after coming to America as a soldier in the British army. was never heard from afterward. George Kaufman had two half-sisters: Mary, who married Henry Pahl. died near Springfield, Ohio, and Elizabeth, who married a Mr. Heil, died near Kenton, Ohio. Five years after coming to America, the late George Kaufman was married on 586 - MADISON COUNTY, OHIO. September 18, 1845, at Columbus, to Catherine Krauss, who was born on November 3, 1825, at Paulsburg, Alsace, France coming to this country in 1830. She died on January 29, 1901. Mrs. George Kaufman was reared in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Kaufman first met in Lafayette, while she was visiting an aunt. After his marriage, George Kaufman became a wagon maker, being a blacksmith by trade. He built a. shop in Lafayette and was accustomed to employ two or three blacksmiths and two or three woodworkers and painters, altogether employing eight or ten men. He continued in business as a wagon maker until 1885. George Kaufman was able to copy the pattern of any new vehicle and duplicate it with rare precision. He also made a variety of farm implements, including plows. Coffins were also one, of his chief products and he frequently worked day and night to complete coffins for immediate use. Black walnut was used principally in making the finest caskets. After 1883 Mr. Kaufman lived retired in a home that he purchased about 1850, though the present house was built in 1869. Mr. and Mrs. Kaufman were the parents of twelve children, four of whom died in infancy. Charles died, at the age of twenty-one, in September, 1876. Henry, George William, Sophia Jane and Minnie May live at the old home. Christian married Sallie A. Baker, of Morrow county, Ohio. To this union were born four children, two of whom died in infancy, Myrtle and Marguerite surviving. Myrtle married Arthur E. Russell. After his marriage Mr. Russell located in Lafayette, where he did blacksmithing for a few years. Later he bought a tile factory from Ingall Brothers, operating it a few years. He then. moved to Columbus, and soon afterward received an appointment as instructor in Haskell Institute, Lawrence, Kansas, where he and his wife now reside. Edward was married, in 1892, to Alice Tracy. To this union were born six children, three of whom survive. Edward Kaufman has been engaged in the egg and poultry business in Lafayette and Columbus. Frank is the manager of the London Creamery Company. George Williams, who is a prominent member of the Knights of Pythias, was a blacksmith and tile manufacturer at London, Gillivan and other places. The father of these children served nine years as trustee of Deer Creek township and also as school director for a number of years. He was one of the best-known men in the vicinity. Although both he and his wife had been reared as members of the Lutheran church, later in life they became members of the Disciples church at Lafayette. Henry Kaufman, who is a wagon maker and who lives at the old home, was formerly engaged in the manufacture of drain tile in Lafayette. He was a merchant in Lafayette for twelve years, but since leaving the mercantile business has lived with his brother and sister. The London Creamery Company, of which Frank Kaufman is treasurer and general manager, was established on May 1, 1913, with a capital of ten thousand dollars. The president is R. W. Boyd and the secretary, George Langen. The company produces ten thousand pounds of butter each week, which they market at Columbus, Springfield, Dayton and other places. The surplus is shipped to Boston. About five hundred patrons are located in Madison county. Its disbursements for the year ending May 1. 1915, amounted to more than fifty thousand dollars. The business is growing rapidly. The plant is thoroughly modern and operates its own wagons, collecting the cream at the farmers' houses, where separators are used. The effect of the creamery upon dairy stock in Madison county has been little short of phenomenal, since the tendency is to improve the breed of dairy cattle. The plant of the London Creamery Company is the only one in Madison county. MADISON COUNTY, OHIO - 587 Frank Kaufman, .the manager of this plant, was born on November 23, 1860, at Lafayette, tied has spent all of ,his life in Madison county. 'formerly, he was engaged in the manufacture of drain tile in this county, at Gillivan from 1883 to 1887 and at Rosedale from 1887 to 1910. He built up a good local trade at the time. In 1910 Mr. Kaufman moved to London, where he built a home. He was one of the original 'stockholders and directors of the London Creamery Company and has held his present position since the company was organized. Mr. Kaufman started the movement for ornamental street lights in London. In addition to his 'other interests, Mr. Kaufman owns property on Main street and a home on Lafayette street. In 1894 Frank Kaufman was married to Cora B. Yerian, the daughter of A. I. and Margaret Yerian. To this union was born one daughter, Helen G., who graduated from the London high school with the class of 1914 and is now a student at Brenau College, Gainsville, Georgia. Airs. Kaufman died on January 4, 1915. She had been active in club work until moving to London. FRANK EDGAR NOLAND, D. D. S. In reviewing the lives of the representative citizens of London and the surrounding territory, perhaps no one is worthy of greater respect and esteem than is Frank Edgar Noland, D. D. S., who was born in Fairfield township, Madison county, on October 25 1875. Doctor Noland is descended from the aristocratic Marylanders, his grandparents both having been born in the state that has perhaps produced as many aristocrats as any other state in the union—many of the old Virginia families having removed there in the early days. The paternal grandfather was George L. Noland, who was born near Harper's Ferry, Maryland; he married Mary Wilks, who was also a native of that state. To them were born three children: Beckwith, Mary Ann and Miranda. Mr. Noland removed from Ohio to Missouri, and passed away in 1856, near Kingsville, of that state. The only son of George L. Noland, Beckwith Noland, married Martha Biggert, daughter of Samuel and Mary Biggert, and their entire married life was spent in Fairfield township. Their life was blessed by the birth of several children, six of whom are now living. Mary became the wife of Henry Cartmill and is now living in Columbus, Ohio; Thomas W. married Ella Fullerton and is pow residing on the old home place in Pleasant township; Samuel A., a physician, departed this life in 1906, leaving his wife Minnie (Tramper). Noland, who since her husband's death has made London her home; Lottie married Dr. Frank Morris of Los Angeles, California, where she now makes her home; Rena married Dr. J. S. Carlton, of Columbus, Ohio, and since her, marriage has resided there; George married. Lou Tway and is now practising osteopathy .in Springfield, Missouri; Frank Edgar, the youngest child, spent his boyhood in Fairfield town' ship, attending the public schools in that district.. In 1898, Frank Edgar Noland was graduated from Western Reserve College, Cleveland, Ohio, after which lie located, in .Mt. Sterling, Ohio,, where he established and carried on for five years a successful practice, later removing to London where he has since been associated with Doctor Chaney. Laura ,Smith, daughter of Luke Smith, of Deer Creek township, became his wife on September 20, 1900, and of this union were born two sons: Edgar Smith, born in Mt. Sterling, Ohio, on May 23,1.902, and Luke Mayne, August 1, 1905. at the home of his grandfather, Luke Smith. Dr. Frank Edgar Noland is a member of the Masonic order and of the Knights of Pythias. Of the charter members who are still serving on the. London Board of. .Trade, none are held in greater regard than Dr. Frank Noland who has served successfully and well. Doctor Noland's affiliations with the dental associations denote his. interest 588 - MADISON COUNTY, OHIO: in the profession which he has followed; being a member of the Mad River Dental Society, the National Dental Association and also a member of the Oral Hygiene Association. FRANK JONES. Frank Jones was born in London, Ohio, February 26, 1847, a son of John and Jane Hendricks (Melvin) Jones. John Jones and his wife were the parents of six children: Mary Eliza, born on February 2, 1843, married on May 1, 1861, to Alvard Stutson, and died on November 3, 1863, leaving one child, Harry A., born on July 19, 1862, and died on September 28, 1913 ; Lucien Bonaparte. born on October 2, 1844, married on September 15, 1870. to Alice Kinney, and died on May 24, 1876, leaving three children, Kinney, Nora and Lucien; Frank, the immediate subject of this review; Horace Greeley, of London, born on September 6, 1853. married on September 10, 1879, to Lizzie Houston; Emma, born on August 2, 1855, married on December 22, 1881, to Harvey F. Chandler, of London; Dolly Ripley, married V. H. Wilson, of Lafayette, Madison county, Ohio. Mrs. Jane Jones (deceased), the mother of these six children, was the daughter of John and Sarah Melvin, and was born on February 2, 1819. John Jones was one of twelve children born to William and Elizabeth (Droke) Jones, the others being Job K.. Sarah. Isaac, Mary Eliza. Margaret. Rachel, William, James St. Clair, Lydia, Elizabeth and Martha Jane. The father of these children died on April 19, 1.857, and the mother on September 29, 1866. John Jones, the fourth child, was born on October 31, 1818. in London. Ohio, and was reared to manhood in the town of his birth. After receiving such education as the public schools afforded he began to assist his father in the mercantile business in London. Later he became a clerk in the store of William Warner. His genial manner soon won him the respect of all who knew him and led to his appointment as deputy sheriff of Madison county in the fall of 1848 by William Warner, then sheriff of the county. After serving in this capacity for four years he was elected sheriff on the Whig ticket and served two years refusing a second nomination. John Jones was a charter member of the Loudon Independent Order of Odd Fellows, joining the lodge on September 18, 1846. He died on April 11, 1900. William Jones, the father of John and the grandfather of Frank Jones, was familiarly known by the whole county as "Dad" Jones. He was one of the pioneer merchants of London, a philanthropist and a Christian gentleman in every sense of the word. By trade he was a blacksmith. and did some work at his trade after coming to London. He devoted his long and useful career to merchandizing and the buying and selling of real estate throughout the county. William Jones was born near Knoxville. Tennessee. May 18, 1789, and removed with his father to London, Ohio in November 1814. He was one of four sons born to Solomon and Lydia (Sill) Jones the other three sons being Isaac N., Zacharlah and Samuel. William Jones was married on August 9, 1810, to Elizabeth Droke, who was born on October 18, 1793. Frank Jones was educated in the public schools of London and then worked on one of his father's farms for a time. Later he clerked in his father's store in London and then went to Illinois and farmed for one year. In 1874 he and his brother, Lucien, purchased their father's store and the :brothers continued In partnership until the death of Lucien in 1876. At that time Horace G. Jones, the brother of Frank, became his partner. the firm name continuing as Jones Brothers. The two brothers were in business until 1911, when they disposed of their store, but continued their coal business until June, 1913. Frank Jones was married on September 30, 1874, to Lizzie H. Koogler. who was MADISON COUNTY, OHIO - 589 born at Marion, Indiana, May 22, 1852. She was a daughter of Samuel and Lucy Ann (Van Tilburg) Koogler. Samuel Koogler was born on February 24, 1825, and died on August 23, 1914. His wife was born on December 14, 1827, and died on December 28, 1865. Samuel Koogler and. wife were married on October 24, 1848, and were the parents of four children: Helen B., Lizzie, William and Oella Jane. Mr. Koogler became a large landowner in Champaign county, Illinois, and at the time of his death owned nine hundred acres of land in Scott township, also six hundred acres in Mississippi. Frank Jones and wife are the parents of one child. Nina K., who was born on June 29, 1875. She graduated from the London schools and then went to Columbus to continue her education. She then went to New York where she attended Rutgers Col- lege one year, after which she attended the Peebles & Thompson school for three years, graduating from that institution with honors on June 4, 1896. She then studied for two years in the Lambert School of Music, in New York, and later became a pupil of Albert Mildenburg, a famous music teacher of that city, after which she taught music in New York one year. her health failing, when she spent one year at home, then joined a Miss Huggins in an art studio in New York, where they remained one year when they went to Europe for one summer. Nina K. Jones was a: most talented woman along many different lines and her sympathies were as broad and generous as her education. She always assisted those in need of help and her cheering and encouraging words endeared her to all with whom she came in contact. Her sense of justice was one of her distinguishing characteristics and she never failed to extend a helping hand to the unfortunate. Among the mission schools and the East side poor 'of New York City she was known as the angel of mercy. For four years she was associated with the Park Presbyterian church of New York city and during this time taught the infant class in the Sunday school. She never ceased to take the most lively interest in everything that affected the welfare of her home community. However, her life of usefulness and self-sacrificing service was cut short by her death on December 19, 1914. Frank Jones has now retired from active pursuits and is spending his declining years in the town where he has lived practically his whole life. He has given his support to the Republican party during his career, but has never been an aspirant for political preferment. He is a member of the local lodge of Independent Order of Odd Fellows. For many years he has been a stockholder in and a director of the Madison National Bank. M. M. CREATH. Among the leading business men of London whose personal success is conspicuous in the history of his county is the gentleman whose name appears as the subject of this article. Although modest of his own attainments. Mr. Creath has built for himself an enviable place in the business world and has at the same time identified himself with the best interests of the town of which he is an honored citizen. Having had from early boyhood intellectual tastes and ambitions above those of the average youth. he has not been content to give his entire attention to the pursuit of business, but has taken pleasure in giving his services to the community in which he lived, notably as a member of the school board, in which work he has taken a very deep interest. M. M. Creath was born on November 29, 1869, in London, Ohio. His parents were George W. and Josephine (Murray) Creath. The former was a native of Fairfield township, Madison county, and the latter of Union township, Madison county. George. W. Creath was a dry-goods merchant In London, and the last three years of his life 590 - MADISON COUNTY, OHIO. were spent in .the grocery business with his son. His early life was spent on a farm was a member of the Presbyterian church. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Creath were the parents of six children, three of whom (Carrie, Wiley and Herman) are deceased. Minnie is the wife of Lester Bidwell Louise is the wife of Harry E. Bower of Springfield, Ohio, and M. M. Creath, the subject of this sketch: M. M. Creath was educated in the public schools of London and was graduated from the London high school in 1888, after which he spent a year at Oberlin College at Oberlin, Ohio. After teaching for three years in Madison county, in which work he was eminently successful, he turned 'his attention toward a business career and clerked for a number of years in London. On March 5, 1898, he decided to go into the grocery business with his father, the firm name being Creath & Creath. At time of his father's death he succeeded to the business. M. M. Creath was married on April 5, 1899, to Elizabeth Maddox, of London, where she was born and reared. Mr. and Mrs. Creath are the parents' of five children: John Maxwell. George William, Robert Martin, Elizabeth Jane and Murray Martin, Jr. At the of the children are living at home with their parents. In all of the organizations to which Mr. Creath belongs he has been loyal and conscientious, giving to them his best service. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge, an elder of the Presbyterian church, a stanch ally of the Republican party, and a member of the London school board. In the latter capacity he has considered no duty too unimportant to demand his time and the most intelligent, conscientious service of which he is capable. MATTHEW A. HOREN. One of our master musicians has rightly said that "music is the soul of man if he will but listen," and in those whose lives are fully developed music plays an important part. How satisfying to be able to console the troubled and broken lives of those with whom we come in contact, by the expression of the music within. This opportunity, to assist in developing a broader vision in the minds of others, has been presented to Matthew A. Horen of London, Ohio, and he has been quick to improve the the talents bellowed upon him. Evidence of this lies in the fact that he is instructor of the London Cadet Band, and also plays the clarinet in Wilkins Yolo Band, of Springfield, Ohio. Matthew A. Horen was born on September 3, 1876, at London. Ohio. a son, of Martin Horen of Wexford, Ireland, who arrived in America during the year of 1854, and began work for Andrew Canton, a resident of West Jefferson, Madison county, Ohio. who was one of the contractors that built the Little Miami railway. Mr. Canton possessed a very attractive daughter and none were more aware of this than Martha Horen, who was a successful suitor for the hand of Mary A. Canton. Miss Canton’s birthplace was ridgeport, Connecticut. Martin Horen resided in West Jefferson, but finally removed to London, where he did street contracting. He served his country during the Civil War, in the Eighteenth Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry; but was transferred to the Seventeenth Ohio. He enlisted in 1864. and remained in service until after the close of the war, being assigned to patrol duty at the close of the great conflict. To Mr. and Mrs. Martin Horen were born the following children: John of New York City; Edward, a dentist of Washington. D. C.; Sister Mary Burchman, of Santa Rosa, California; Mrs. Thomas J. Farrar. of London, Ohio; Mrs. Ed. Daley, of Hilliard, Ohio, and Matthew A., of London, Ohio. Martin Horen died in September, 1910, at the age of seventy-six. The wife and mother still lives in London. MADISON COUNTY, OHIO - 591 Matthew A. Horen inherited much of his father's ambition and his mother's piety. He was educated in the parochial schools of London, taking a commercial course, and studied music at the University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana, during the year of 1893. After completing his course in music he entered the newspaper profession which he followed until 1898. During this period he served on the Xenia Daily Review, London Times and London Daily :V Nickleplate. On December 15, 1898, he began his career as a merchant of musical instruments and is still in this business. He deals in pianos, musical goods and does repair work. On July 16. 1904, Matthew A. }Toren was married to Ella McLaughlin, of West Jefferson. Madison county, Ohio, who was the daughter of James and Mary McLaughlin, both deceased. Mrs. Horen is a graduate of the West Jefferson public schools, class of 1894; afterward attended the Ohio State University. She also taught the primary grades of the West Jefferson schools for six years. Mrs. Horen is interested in social welfare work. Mr. and Mrs. Horen have no children. Mr. Horen is a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters, Knights of Columbus, and is also a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. The Fraternal Order of Eagles claims him as one of its members. His political affiliations are with the Democratic party. serving on the election board of same. Mr. Horen is a devout member of the Catholic church, where he has been organist for twenty years. Mr. Horen has been given wonderful opportunity to influence for good the lives of those around him. and has developed his talents, thereby ennobling his own life and enriching the lives of others. CHARLES BUTLER. There are in every community men who neither aspire to, nor receive the plaudits of the crowd and yet whose lives are lived with such fidelity to noble purpose that they leave their impress upon the lives of others and thus become a monument more lasting than marble or granite. The gentleman whose name appears above unquestionably belongs to this type. Coming of a splendid family, his ancestry in this country dates back to 1650, when two of. his forbears emigrated from Ireland to seek' fortune and home in the newer fields establishing themselves in Boston, Massachusetts. Charles Butler was born in Franklin county, Ohio, November 13, 1837, a son of John and Emily S. (Blue) Butler. both of whom were natives of Maryland. John Butler was a pioneer, traveling westward over the mountains in a wagon in 1837. He and his faithful wife, who shared the hardships and labor incident to pioneer life, settled on a farm in Franklin county where they lived for four years. They then removed to Columbus, the county seat. and established •their business at High and (lay streets. The death of John Butler occurred in 1889, his good wife passing away some years previously. This couple were the parents of seven children, four of whom are still living, namely: Samuel, of Columbus; Nathan, of Lancaster. Ohio; Mrs. Eliza Stabler, of Baltimore, Maryland; and Charles, the subject of this sketch. Charles Butler was born and reared on his father's farm and was educated in the public schools of Franklin county. From 1865 to .1870 he resided in Columbus, Ohio; in 1870 and 1872 he was in Lancaster, Ohio. Coming to Madison in 1872, he purchased the place on South Main street where he now lives and immediately began improve-. ments by the planting of trees which are now the source of great beauty. This farm and its surroundings constitute one of the most attractive stretches of country in the county. Mr. Butler has devoted his entire life to agriculture, with the exception of the time he served in the Civil War. When the existence of the Union was threatened 592 - MADISON COUNTY, OHIO. and her brave sons were called to the front Mr. Butler enlisted in Company H, One Hundred and Thirty-third Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He took part in several important skirmishes in Grant's campaign in Virginia, acquitting himself with honor. Through his marriage, Charles Butler became allied with one of the most prominent families in London, his wife being a daughter of Doctor Aquila Toland, who is not only one of the most prominent physicians of the state, but also one of her most public spirited citizens. Doctor Toland has contributed so much to the civic life of the town that he is held in grateful appreciation by the community. His biographical sketch is presented elsewhere in this work. Jane Toland became Mrs. Butler on November 16, 1869. Her mother was Elizabeth (Lewis) Toland, who was a pioneer of Madison county. Philip Lewis, the grandfather of Mrs. Butler came to the county during the early days, and kept one of the local taverns which was given the picturesque name, "Log Cabin Tavern." Mr. and Mrs. Charles Butler are the parents of two children: Guy, who assists his father on the farm, and Frederick Max, a resident of Columbus, Ohio. While Mr. and Mrs. Butler have lived a quiet and unassuming life, their influence has been felt beyond their home, both in church and in social circles. They belong to the Episcopal church. Mr. Butler is a Democrat. He is a public-spirited man, as is evidenced by the fact that he was a member of the commission that built the present fine court house. In this public office as well as in all other trusts which have been imposed upon him by the people, Mr. Butler has served with honor and fidelity. Mr. Butler's life is an interesting exemplification of the truism that usefulness in the community need not be through conspicuous activity, but that, he who lives the life of a modest, unassuming gentleman of scholarly tastes and good manners, however quiet, will have a forcefulness that may transcend the influence of those whom the world calls great. CASPER SPEASMAKER. This age is admittedly a commercial age. The general tendency is to place an emphasis upon material possessions, out of proportion to the intrinsic value of those possessions. So accustomed is society to the pervading commercial atmosphere that the person who rises above it in a higher idealism, and who insists upon spirit valuations is recognized as a great soul. When such a one passes on, he is missed and mourned not only by his own loved ones, but by the community in which he has lived and which he has served. The estimate recently placed upon an American philanthropist is appropriate, it is believed, in a chronicle of the life of Casper Speasmaker, who, judged by the standard there set forth was "truly great." To be truly great, it is not necessary that you should gain wealth and importance. Steadfast and undeviating truth, fearless and straightforward integrity, and an honor ever unsullied by an unworthy word or action, make their possessor greater than worldly success or prosperity. These qualities constitute greatness. The subject of this memoir who was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on January 19, 1865, and who died in London. this county, on March 8. 1910, was baptized "Casper” Speasmaker in the Lutheran faith, but "Cass" he signed himself, and "Cass" he will ever be to the legions who knew and loved him. He came of good old Teuton stock, his parents, John and Anna (Kuehner) Speasmaker, having come to America in the early fifties from the Rhine country of Bavaria where the former was born. Three years after they reached the shores of America they came to Madison county and located at London. Cass Speasmaker was the youngest of the flock, and as was usual in those days was expected to bear the burden of earning his own livelihood when he was still a MADISON COUNTY, OHIO - 593 youth. At sixteen, he began his business career, working as a clerk for Foley Brothers, in the coal business, and before he had reached his majority, he had struck out for himself," and "his whole business in a bushel basket," as he once expressed it, "and that on borrowed capital." But all of his "capital" was not borrowed, for he was fortunate in inheriting indefatigable industry, no prejudice as to pedigree, and perhaps best of all, no dollars. As a consequence, he had no false schooling to overcome after he entered upon his business career, and was never compelled to unlearn that vicious doctrine that success, like charity, covers every sin. After his first clerical experience, he was employed by the Hubbard Company, also coal dealers, and then presently became his own proprietor, becoming so successful that in the early nineties, he annexed the ice business. He was still comparatively a young man when, with George Van Wagener, he bought the James Ryan brick plant, thus forming a partnership that proved fortunate, and which continued until the firm sold out. Mr. Speasmaker was never an aspirant for office, but he served his city by holding two positions of trust. He was. at one time vice-chief of the London fire department, and on several occasions was offered appointment as its chief, a place which he refused. He also served London as a member of the school board from 1902 until the day of his death—a bit of official recognition that probably brought more joy to his heart than any public service he was called upon to render; because he was genuinely interested in the young and hi the problem of education. The big majorities, made up from all shades of political belief, encouraged him to continue this latter service, marked, as it was, by good sense, business experience and a welcome freedom from academic theory. On June 25, 1890, Cass Speasmaker was married to Rose Weber, the sweetheart of his childhood, his bride being the daughter of the late Peter Weber, a pioneer citizen of London. To that union was born one son, E. P. Speasmaker, or "Ned," as he is familiarly known. As his father's successor, he is engaged in the coal and ice business in London, and is a young man possessing many of the striking characteristics of his father. He is one of London's most prominent young business men, and is already a success. Searching for the elusive dollar was never a passion with Cass Speasmaker. Money to him was a means, not an end. At work, he was capable of the most grinding, devastating labor, but he also had a delightful capacity for play. To those who knew him best, the picture will be brightest that portrays him in the open, searching the streams for fish, coaxing the dying camp fire into life, singing rollicking songs beneath the swaying canvas tent. The biographer is fortunate in being able to present here the following tribute by one who wishes to call himself "a life-long friend :" "Cass Speasmaker gone! The words fall like a pall, darkening the joyous light of day, and filling loving hearts with inexpressible woe; he, the bright, the genial, the ever-helpful. He whose mission seemed ever to make life more pleasant, more joyous for all who came near him. Gone! Ah, gone from his accustomed place among us, leaving the living memory of a dear presence we shall always have near to us; a noble soul just passed on ahead, 'awaiting the lifting of the curtain to welcome those who still wait. Cass Speasmaker! The name brings up the sweet memory of the golden days of boyhood, many, many happy days of comradeship, when we wandered carefree, and knew to their fullness the joys of youth. Then came the years of young manhood. ripening later into the dignity and duty of family ties. Some of us changed with the growing years, and their weight of added trouble, but Cass always remained the same. That full, joyous disposition seemed to have partaken of the fountain of perennial youth. Even the continued suffering of many months failed to quell the (38) 594 - MADISON COUNTY, OHIO. happy tide of kindliness. Now and then, bits of humor sparkled from that bed of pain, and although the body was crushed with its weight of ills, yet, the spirit ever shone brightly on the loved ones gathered about his bedside. What a lesson of true resignation to the inevitable, and of unselfish consideration of the feelings of others. "Cass Speasmaker was a charitable man, and a very modest one many came to him in trouble asking for assistance, help :that was sure of granted to the worthy, yet the one hand knew not of the other's giving. Then who shall tell of the cheering words of sympathy which lightened the burden of many a heart-sore pilgrim. Kind words and kind deeds came naturally to this man. They were a part of him, and all who approached him, expected them. "Modest, sincere, courageous, charitable, and, with all, an honest man–‘the noblest work of God'—such was Cass Speasmaker, and such will he ever remain in the hearts of all who knew him but to love him." Ned Speasmaker is 'a Republican and takes a good citizen's part in the public affairs of London and of the county generally, for some tune having served very acceptably as a member of the board of public affairs of the corporation of London. He is deeply interested in baseball and is 'a stockholder and the treasurer of the London "Grays," a popular baseball team. On July 1, 1915, he bought an interest in the Loodon Pure Ice Company and is one of the most active young business men in the county seat. Mr. Speasmaker is a Mason and is also a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Elks and the Eagles, being very popular among his associates in these various orders. He is energetic, public-spirited and enterprising and enjoys the confidence and the esteem of the entire community. PHILIP MARKLEY. The importance that attaches to the lives, character and work of the early settlers of Madison county: and the influence they exerted on the cause of humanity and civilization is one of the most absorbing themes that can possibly attract the attention of the local chronicler or historian. If great and beneficent results—results that endure and bless mankind are the proper measure of the good men do then who is there in the world's history that may take their places above the pioneer. To point out and lead the way; to make possible our present advancing civilization, with its happy home its arts and sciences, its discoveries and inventions. its education, literature culture, refinement and social life and joy, Is to be the truly great benefactors of mankind for all time to come. This was the great work accomplished by the early settlers and it is granted that they builded wiser than they knew. Among the pioneer families of Madison county who are still identified with this locality, no family is better known than that which bears the name Markley. A worthy representative of this family in past years was he whose name forms the caption to this review, a man who, through all his years, stood ever as an exponent of those things which tended to upbuild the community and advance the general public welfare. Because of his sturdy character and exemplary life, he is eminently deserving of specific mention in the annals of Madison county. Philip Markley was a native of Madison county, having been born in Somerford township on August 12, 1825. His parents were Jonathan and Mary (Cryder) Markley, both of whom were pioneer settlers 'in Madison county, where Jonathan eventually became the owner of four hundred and thirteen acres of good farming land. Jonathan Markley was twice married. To his first union were born three children, namely: John, Gabriel. and Adam, all of whom moved to Wells county, Indiana, in the year of 1836. To him and his second wife. Mary, were born eight children, Philip, whose name forms the caption of this sketch; Jonathan, who settled in Clark county; Samuel; MADISON COUNTY, OHIO - 595 Jacob B., who located also in Wells county, Indiana; James; Mrs. Nancy Pemberton; Mrs. Mary Fix; and Mrs. Jane Hannah,' who moved to Bates county, Missouri. Philip Markley inherited' fifty acres of land from his father's estate, and, when twenty-one years old, bought fifty acres more, this forming the nucleus of the splendid estate which he finally owned. He endured all the privations and hardships incident to the life of a farmer in those days of comparatively crude implements and primitive farming methods, but he was energetic and wide-awake to his opportunities, laboring industriously and persevering in the face of obstacles and discouragements. He ever stoodfor that which was best in the 'life of the community, in which he spent the greater part of his long, useful, unselfish and benevolent career. In this connection, it is worthy of note that the old Markley homestead in Somerford township is the oldest farm residence now standing in central Ohio, it having been erected in the year 1813, by one Levi Cantrell. This house is situated on a beautiful eminence on the old Federal road leading from Springfield 'to Columbus, and one mile north of the village of Summerford. The site of this house is on a natural terrace situated a few rods north of the headwaters ''of Deer creek." The main structure of this now historic house was built of hewed logs, with a wing on the West side thereof, which wing was detached a few years ago. The interior of the remainder of this old landmark is in a fair state of preservation; while the exterior is marked and dimmed with the rust and dust of age. One of the most striking features connected with this old homestead is the double willow trees, one of which Was planted by Grandmother Kate Markley, about the Year 1s15. and the other by Mrs. Nancy Roberts Wilson; in 1825, and now overshadowing a bubbling spring of pure water. The tree from a mere twig, has assumed gigantic proportions, measuring twenty-seven feet in circumference, and there are limbs that measure from two to three feet in diameter. This house was used in pioneer days as A. tavern or inn by John Roberts. Valentine Wilson, an early settler and who became one of the most extensive landowners in this section' of Ohio,' courted and married two of his wives in this house. Mr. Wilson was the owner of this' place at the time of his death. 'The illustrious 'Henry Clay, of Kentucky. while en route to and from Washington, D. C., was wont to make this old tavern one of his favorite stopping places. John Markley. who later occupied the old homestead, was a lineal descendant of Gabriel Markley, who at one time owned the place, and was also the paternal ancestor of the Markley, Prugh and Potee families of this county. Philip Markley was married three times. In 1847 he married Catherine Kiskaden. of Clark county, who was an aunt of the distinguished and much beloved actress "Maud Adams." To this union was born two children; 'James and Vitoria Markley both of whom died shortly after the death of their mother in 1850. In 1851 Philip Markley married Eliza Jane Atchison, whose death occurred in 1861. To them were born six children-the first-born being twins: James A., deceased and William A., of Wells county, Indiana ; Jacob M., Indianapolis, Indiana : Jonathan F.:. Mariah and Eliza Jane. Of the daughters. Mariah is the wife of Jerry Shire, of Lagrange, Indiana, and Eliza Jane is the wife of I. T. Allen, of Wells county, Indiana. In 1861 Philip Markley married his third wife, Susan T. (Bales) Whitaker, a widow, and 'they became the parents of five children, Philip M., of Morris, Minnesota ; John G., of Delaware county, Indiana; Harvey K. and Bertha B. Squiers, of Jackson county, Michigan; and Rosa M., wife of Dr. Charles E. Gain; of London, Ohio. Philip Markley after a long and useful and honorable career departed this life at 596 - MADISON COUNTY, OHIO the age of seventy-five years. He was a member of the Christian church at Summerford, while his wife, Snsan T., was a devour Methodist. Jonathan F. Markley, son of Philip and Eliza Jane (Atchison) Markley, was born on December 20, 1856, in Somerford township, on a farm adjoining the one now owned by his cousin, Charles G. Markley. He spent his boyhood days under the parental roof, securing his education in the common schools of the neighborhood. He assisted his father in the operation of the home farm, and upon reaching mature years he bought a part of the old home farm, situated along the national road. He erected the residence on the top of Markley hill now occupied by the Kimball family, and there he made his home until 1911. His present farm was formerly known as the Daye Woosley homestead, and was occupied by Thomas Woosley, who now lives in Somerford township. The place comprises ninety acres of fertile and productive land, which, under the careful management of Mr. Markley, is being developed into one of the best farms of the locality. Mr. Markley has erected a set of splendid farm buildings, commodious, well arranged and equipped in an up-to-date manner, which indicates him to be a man of progressive tendencies and modern ideas. The home is located about a mile from the Madison-Clark county line, and is known as "Clover Leaf Farm." In 1890 Jonathan F. Markley was united in marriage with Mary S. Minser, of Madison county, Illinois. but who had, for a time, lived with her Grandmother Guyton, in Clark county, Ohio. To Mr. and Mrs. Markley have been born the following children, all of whom are living: Alta, the wife of Ross Wilson. of Clark county; Philip, married Mae Paul and operates a farm near the old homestead; Harold, Noel, Hattie, Cleo and Marjorie are at home with their parents. In his political views. Jonathan F. Markley is a Republican, as have been practically all the other male members of his family before. him, while, in matters religions he also follows the family predilection and affiliates with the Christian church. Mr. Markley is a busy man, but he finds time and opportunity to take an interest in matters pertaining to the progress and growth of his community and county, keeping abreast of the times on all 'questions of vital interest and being regarded by all as a leading citizen. In this locality he is highly regarded by his neighbors and acquaintances. WILLIAM H. HEADLEY. William H. Headley is one of the best-known and most progressive farmers and stock raisers of the West Jefferson neighborhood in this county. He was born on April 24, 1860, in Greene county, Pennsylvania, a son of James and Sarah (Johnson) Headley, and came with his parents to Madison county when twelve years of age. He was educated in the common schools, attending during the winter months, and assisting his parents on the farm in the summer. At the age of twenty-one years, Mr. Headley began farming for himself, starting empty handed; renting a farm and trading in cattle on a small scale at first, which business proving a prosperous investment, he soon had enough to pay for a farm of fifty-eight acres, and later bought fifty acres of the old homestead. His holdings have continued to increase until he now owns a splendid tract of four hundred and thirty-six acres, situated two and one-half miles west of West Jefferson, and known as the "Farm." When he first began to farm for himself, Mr. Headley did not find the road to success entirely along level pathways and was compelled to work long, hard hours. He is a stanch Republican, and is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, being a member of the official board of the same. His fraternal membership is with Madison Lodge No. 221, Free and Accepted Masons. Mr. Headley is a great friend to education, and is demonstrating his interest by serving at present as clerk of the board of education of West Jefferson MADISON COUNTY, OHIO - 597 James Headley, father of the subject of this sketch, was born in Greene county, Pennsylvania, and his wife, Sarah (Johnson) Headley, was a native of Monongahela county, Virginia, where both grew to maturity and were educated at the district schools. In 1867, James Headley moved to Licking county, Ohio, where he purchased a farm near Newark and became very succesul. In 1872 he came to Madison county and located in Deer Creek township, near London. There he purchased two hundred acres of land, on which he lived until he passed to the "great beyond" in 1887. He and his wife were the parents of ten children, three of whom are living, those besides the subject of this sketch being Malinda, who became the wife of David Lenley and resides in Iowa, and Benson F. Headley, who is following agriculture in Delaware county, this state, near Sunberry. William H. Headley was united in marriage on February 22, 1888, to Mary E. Sidner, who was born in this county on March 18, 1866, daughter of Wesley and Lydia (Jones) Sidner, well-known residents of Jefferson township, who were the parents of the following children: James, McClellan, Charles, John, Mary, Margaret and Dollie. Six children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Headley, four of whom are living—Edith, who was graduated from the high school and from the State University at Columbus, married Joseph M. Maddox, an architect of West Jefferson, and has two children, Robert H., born on September 6, 1912, and Ruth Adele, November 23, 1914; Gladys, also a graduate of the local high school, and at present a student in the Ohio State University; Harold L., a graduate of the local high school, who also is now attending Ohio State University, and Mary, who attends the grade schools. Mr. Headley is a conservative man, and one whose advice is frequently sought, and Mrs. Headley is an active and earnest worker in the Methodist Episcopal church of West Jefferson, where they are highly esteemed and honored. HARRY S. IlIFF. Harry S. Iliff was born on July 12, 1873, at Cedarville, Greene county, Ohio, and for thirty-one years he dwelt in the place which had been the home of his parents and grandparents before him; his parentl rgrandfather, Wesley Iliff, having been a pioneer of Greene county, Ohio. Mr. Iliff was also a pioneer in the manufacture of lime, this being an important industry in that section. William H. Iliff was a son of Wesley Iliff, the pioneer. He became interested in the contracting business and remained in that calling for several years. He chose as his lifo partner Margaret Louise Small, who was also a native of Greene county, Ohio, as were her parnts. William H. Iliff did in 1911. His wife still lives in Greene county. Ohio. Five of the seven children that were born to them, grew to maturity and are now living, namely: Mrs. J. G. McCorkin. Cedarville, Ohio; W. C.. of Cedarville Ohio; Rev. W. W., of Brookline, Massachusetts, who is pastor of the Presbyterian church; Mrs. Rev. William Graham, Yellow Springs, Ohio, and Harry S., of London. Harry S. Iliff received his education in the Cedarville high school and the Cedarville College. He began his business career as a cement contractor and the town of London bears evidence of his ability in this line, as nearly all the sidewalks of the town were laid by him. He is now engaged in building steel bridges, principally railroad work. On January 1, 1902, Harry S. Iliff was married to Viola Eyler, of Hillsboro, Highland county, Ohio. To them have been born four children, Howard, Paul, Mary and Richard. Mr. Iliff removed to London in September, 1904, where he is now a member of the London Club and a sincere worker in the Presbyterian church. He is also a member of the Masonic order and Sons of Veterans. Among those brave young Americans who responded so nobly to their country's 598 - MADISON COUNTY, OHIO. call, during her trouble with Spain, none reported for service with more patriotic enthusiasm than Mr. Iliff, who served in Company A, of the Second United States Volunteer Engineers, which were among the first troops to arrive in Havana, Cuba. AQUILA TOLAND, M. D. If there is one profession above all others where faith and optimism are essential, is that of the physician. Coming as he does in daily, almost hourly contact with pain sorrow and suffering he must be endowed with skill so great and a per so personality that it unconsciously belittles the power of these adverse forces and transforms them into health. harmony and happiness. When a man is successful in this noble profession, it may be said of him as of no other, "Blessed is the man who has found his work," for to all a humanity does he minister. Aquila Toland was born in Harford county, Maryland on September 26, 1793. His early opportunities afforded him only the common branches of an English education, but later he obtained a fair knowledge of Latin. When quite young, he became a pupil of Doctor Luckey of Baltimore, and in 1818 continued his studies, which included a valuable course of lectures in the University of Maryland. The same year, as an undergraduate he started west to seek a fortune through work in his profession, but after a brief stay in Franklinton now a part of the city of Columbus, he came to London, then only a village, and resided here from the year 1818 until his death. Although a young man when the War of 1812 was begun, Doctor Toland did duty as a soldier, serving as a volunteer in the defense of Baltimore, taking part in the battle of North Point. Not until the winter of 1836 and 1837. however, did Doctor Toland received his medical diploma, and this after attending lecture courses at the Cincinnati Medical College. The practice which followed was not limited to Madison county, but extended beyond its confines, for the doctor was not only a 'capable physician, but a kindly and sympathetic man as well. These last named qualities perhaps were inherited devoted from his mother. Notwithstanding his busy professional life: Doctor Toland found time for civic activities, and in 1843 was elected as a Whig to the lower house of the Ohio Legislature. Continuing his interest in the community to which he was always devoted, this good man was responsible for many of the advantages which the present generation is enjoying. It was mainly through his exertions that the Little Miami railroad was secured to London. He also took an active interest in the building of the Springfield & Columbus railroad. .and was its first president. His great-hearted, public-spirited nature is shown by the fact he was untiring in his efforts to improve and enhance value of London to its inhabitants, and it is he who built the first public hall. On April 11, 1822, Aquila Toland was married to Elizabeth Lewis. daughter of Col. Philip Lewis, and to them. were born three children, namely. Frances A., afterwards the wife of Dr. Toland Jones; Aquila. who helped to organize the first Grand Army of the Republic post in the country, which was Post 1, Decatur, Illinois, where he lived till his death; and Jane T. The mother of these children was born in Adams county on October 14. 1805. and died on March 9, 1885. Philip Lewis, father of Mrs. Aquila Toland. was born in Pennsylvania. and afterwards settled in Adams county, Ohio, his home, later (1809), being on Deer creek, Somerford township, Madison county. Ohio. He served in the state Legislature in the sessions of 1807-9. Dr. Toland Jones, who became the husband of Frances A. Toland, eldest daughter of Dr. Aquila Poland, was also a distinguished citizen of London and a pionee physician. He was a soldier in the Civil War and organized a company here and served MADISON COUNTY, OHIO - 599 as its captain. He distinguished himself on the field of battle, being in command of the One Hundred and Thirteenth Regiment at the Battle of Kenesaw Mountain. Doctor Toland made a speech on the occasion of the departure of the first company from Madison county for the front during the Civil War. It would seem that the active life of Doctor Toland would not leave him much time for literary labors, and yet he has left some valuable contributions to the medical journals. His large medical practice enabled him to acquire a competency which was increased by judicious investment; and he died possessed of a large estate. Doctor Toland took especial interest in all organizations which related to his profession, and soon after the Ohio State Medical Society was started, he became a leading member. Doctor Aquila Poland was a strong character. He gave liberally of his time and professional skill to the world: He was also a man of strong attachments. His natural good sense, his habit of careful preparation for -any task to be .undertaken, his pertinacity in following an enterprise. to success, together with his ,unswerving integrity were principle traits of his character. When he passed away in London, he was mourned by the whole community in which he had lived and to whose welfare and happiness he had ministered .for many years. REED. CHRISMAN Prominent in the affairs of London, Madison county,. Ohio. and distinguished as a citizen whose influence extends far beyond the limits of the city where he lives, the name of Reed Chrisman stands out as a conspicuous one among the successful farmers of Madison county. All of his undertakings have been actuated by noble motives and high resolves and characterized by the breadth of wisdom that marks a strong individuality. Although not a politician, he was elected as a Republican to the London city council in September, 1913, and is now serving his first term. Reed Chrisman was born on May 27, 1809; on High street, in London, Madison county. Ohio. and is the son of Addison and Josephine (Rayburn) Chrisman; the former of whom came with his parents from Illinois when a young man. Addison Chrisman's father, Jacob Chrisman is said to have built the first saw-mill erected in Madison county. This mill was located on the Sterling pike on Mr. Addison's farm south of London. Besides his son. Addison, Jacob Chrisman had three daughters, namely: Lida, who married Irving Willis, and both are deceased, leaving. no children; Sarah, who married Major Neal, both of whom are also deceased and left no family in Madison county; Deliah, was the wife of Doctor Williams and the• mother of Lee H. Williams. Addison Chrisman served during the Civil War in the One Hundred and Fifty-fourth Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was a comrade of James and Martin Minima: he was a farmer by occupation; and lived two and one-half miles south of London in Union township. Late in life' he. retired and removed to London. where he died on September 18, 1905, at the age of sixty-six years. .His widow is now living in Chicago, and Reed is the only member of the family left in Madison county. Jacob Chrisman was one of the early stock raisers of Madison county, and began early in life to raise Shorthorn cattle. This business was continued by his son, Addison Chrisman When a young man, Reed Chrisman served an apprenticeship in the tailor's trade in London. and followed the trade for twenty years, covering many states of the Union as a journeyman tailor. At the death of his father. in 1905, Mr. Chrisman inherited the farm of six hundred and eighty-six acres. which was one-fourth of his grandfather's old homestead, the latter having owned three thousand acres in Madison county. Mr. Chrisman has kept the six hundred and eighty-six acres intact as one