MADISON COUNTY, OHIO - 775 his second wife. He remained in his old house until he built the present frame house in 1842. Three years later, in 1845, he died, at the age of seventy-five. He not only served a term or two in the state Legislature but was one of the first judges in the county and bore the title of Judge Arbuckle until his death. The second wife of Col. John It. Arbuckle, Elizabeth Bishop. survived him for twenty years, passing away in 1865, at the age of seventy-six. He disposed, by will, of his estate to his children by the second marriage, who were as follow : William spent his life on the old home place and died at the age of seventy-five. leaving one child, Francis Taylor, of Richmond, Virginia ; Matthew moved to Missouri and finally to Texas ; Susan died while still a young woman ; Charles is hereafter referred to; Rebecca died unmarried, at the age of sixty-eight, after having been in charge of her brothers' families, being the housekeeper for her brother, Charles, after the death of his wife in 1855, and reared his family of children; James was the next born; Josiah died in childhood; and Jacob inherited the old homestead and died at the age of seventy-five, leaving a family of four children. Charles Arbuckle, who was born on February 1, 1821, died on July 12, 1896. He was a farmer by occupation and lived on the old home farm until his father's death in 1845, when he inherited one hundred and seventy acres, where his family now lives. All but sixteen acres of the farm was in woods. His life work was devoted to this farm, and at his death he had one hundred and twenty acres in cultivation. He built the present house in 1847, and afterward settled on the farm with his wife, to whom he was married in 1846. Before her marriage she was Eliza Richmond, the sister of Hiram and William Richmond, and the daughter of David and Ruth (Johnson) Richmond, natives of New Jersey. They located near Dayton, where she was born, and later, when she was still a child, brought her to Summerford, where she grew up and was educated. Her father had died near Dayton and her mother came to Summerford as a widow. Eliza Richmond was seventeen years old at the time of her marriage. She died on June 20 1855, at the age of twenty-six, leaving a family of four children, of whom Ann married Christian Bryan, of Madison county. Ann died, leaving two sons, Herbert and Charles, both of whom were reared by their grandfather, Charles Arbuckle. They are engaged in operating the home farm, Herbert being a farmer in Madison county. Eliza Jane, the second child born to Charles and Eliza Arbuckle, and Laura Frances, the third child, both passed their lives in the house where they were born. George Edwin died in infancy. Rebecca Arbuckle, the daughter of Col. John R. Arbuckle and the aunt of these children, at the death of Charles Arbuckle's wife, took care of his children and reared. the three to maturity, devoting her whole life to their interests. Not only that but she cared for Jacob Arbuckle's four children, giving them the same consideration as if they had been her own children. Rebecca Arbuckle died on October 10, 1900, at the old home farm of her brother, Charles. Charles Arbuckle was one of those men who are naturally leaders in public affairs and was always to be found in the front ranks of men who were working in the interest of the public welfare. Jacob Arbuckle had four children, namely: Viola, who married Thomas Cloud, of London; Walter, who died at the age of about thirty; Lizzie Maria, who died unmarried, at the age of fifty'; and Flora, the wife of John T. Lindsey, the subject of this sketch. John Lindsey is a man whose material interests are devoted to his farm. He is interested in good driving horses and always keeps several horses on the farm. He has inherited from his parents a liking for animals, and finds the farm a most congenial place to live. Mr. Lindsey is a highly-respected citizen and one who is well known throughout Somerford township. He usually votes the Republican ticket and is a member of Lodge No. 481, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, at Summerford, Ohio. 776 - MADISON COUNTY, OHIO. Mrs. Lindsey was a member of the Universalist church, of London, Ohio, told tooka good deal of interest in church work. She was a member of the Evergreen Club and was secretary of the Winchester Association for several years. She was a woman who was well known in the county. WALTER A. DUN. Some time before 1850 four brothers and a sister, whose father had died, came to Madison county, Ohio, and occupied a large tract of laud, which their father. before his death, had purchased at one dollar and twenty-five cents an acre. The three younger brothers and the sister were brought to Madison county by the eldest brother. These children comprised the Dun family, all of whom have occupied a conspicuous place in the history of this county. The sister, Mary, became the wife of the bite Allen G. Thurman, who served as United States senator from Ohio.. Walter A., the subject of this sketch, spent most of his life in Madison county, passing a way on December 2, 1906, at the age of eighty-one years. Walter A. Dun, who was the sole proprietor of "Oak. Forest," was born at Chillicothe, Ohio, in 1825, and was one of a family of five children born to Walter Dub. Sr., and wife. The others were John T., James, Robert and Mary. Some time after his father's death, Walter A. Dun obtained about seven thousand acres of land in three or four tracts, situated in several counties. There were over twenty-one hundred acres in the home farm, where he lived and died. The late Walter A. Dun was married in Kentucky, while still a young man. to Mary Catherine Thompson, of the Blue Grass state. She died on December 2, 1896, just ten years to the day before the death of her husband. It is a coincidence of no small moment that their deaths occurred ten years apart, lacking perhaps less than two hours. The Dun home was a fine old mansion built in 1851. It had a big fireplace and was a quaint structure. On November. 2, 1902, it burned to the ground and afterward Walter A. Dun set to work to build the present house, which, however, is not so pretentious as was the old mansion. For ten years the Dun farm was operated by Robert Hanson, who was born six miles south of London and whose wife before her marriage, was Lucy Ruttier. a native of Fayette county. Mrs. Hanson is a. most estimable woman, who gives her home an atmosphere of hospitality, and she has been a large factor in the success of her husband. With their two children, Mabel and Ray, when. the latter was two years and six months old, Mr. and Mrs. Hanson came to the Dun homestead. Mr. Hanson had been recommended to Mr. Dun by George VanWagoner, of London. At the time of their coming. Mr. Dun became very closely attached to the children and especially to Ray. It was only a short time before he said he would leave his property to the lad and he did. At the time he was in need of some one upon whom to bestow his affections and finally left the lad all of his real estate, which consisted of the home farm of one hundred and fifty-three acres, worth approximately twenty thousand dollars. It is situated ten miles north of London. The remains of Walter A. Dun are buried in the Greenlawn cemetery, at Columbus, as are also his brothers and his wife. He and his wife had no children. He was Democrat in polities and a stanch one. He was a student of political questions and well informed, particularly in foreign politics. He had a :large library and spent a great deal of time with his books. He was also Very fond of race horses, and for twenty years harness horses were his chief concern. He owned the best horses to be found in Ohio, and long after he had quit the racing game kept on breeding fast horses. Many of his horses were sold Latonia and other places. He was also interested in breeding Shorthorn cattle. MADISON COUNTY, OHIO - 777 Walter A. Dun had a very kind heart and a neighborly disposition but lived somewhat secluded during his entire life. He was kind to the poor and always ready to assist the needy. His old employees had the highest words of praise for him. Mr. Dun counted the Hanson family as among his own people and treated them accordingly. Robert Hanson is the nephew of Robert Hanson, Sr., ambassador to Italy under President Hayes. The senior Robert Hanson was a captain in the United States army and an attorney-at-law at London. His health failing in Italy, he started home and died on the ocean two days before landing. His remains were buried in the Paint township cemetery. Mrs. Hanson's parents were natives of the Old Dominion state, who located in Fayette county, Ohio, where both died. Mrs. Hinson is a sister of Mrs. Richard Kilgore, of Paint township. The Hanson family includes only Mabel and Ray. The former is the wife of John Roseberry, of Rosedale, Madison county, and has two children, Robert, seven years of age, and Marion, three years of age. Ray, who was born on July 16. 1893, lives on his farm. He is a graduate of the London high school and spent one year at Ohio State University and is now a student at Ohio Wesleyan University. at Delaware, Ohio, in the class of 1917. He is an active member of the Sigma Alpha fraternity, and is very much interested in athletics, particularly football and baseball. GEORGE W. CARTZDAFNER. George W. Cartzdafner, a general merchant at Summerford, where he is engaged extensively in the mercantile business, dealing in dry good boots, shoes, groceries and queensware, began business in Summerford twenty-four years ago. Mr. Cartzdafner was born on August 15, 1856. in Union county, Ohio. and came to Madison county. Ohio, at the age of ten years with his parents, J. W. and Julia Ann Cartzdafner, the former of whom was a native of Maryland and the latter of Franklin county, Ohio. They were married in Columbus. He was a millwright by trade and a mill operator. He operated the old Roberts mill for three years and the old Linck mill, one mile north of Summer-ford. He also had a saw-mill and a flour-mill, which he purchased and afterward converted into a modern process milli operating it for twenty years, then selling out. The site of this old mill is now covered by the Summerford cemetery, the buildings all being gone. J. W. Cartzdafner moved to Summerford late in life, and died there in his eighty-first year. He was a well-known member of the Independent Order of' Odd Fellows, having passed all of the chairs and was reliably informed as to all phases of lodge work. "Uncle Johnny." as he was familiarly known, served several terms as trustee and nine years as assessor. He was a Democrat in politics, but he never sought office and served only when he was solicited to do so. Although he was not a member of any church he was a prominent Sunday-school worker until very late in life. He was well informed upon all current subjects and a fluent conversationalist. A natural mechanic, he was an expert in all phases of engineering. He served nine years on the school board. His widow, who survived him two years, was an active worker in the Christian church. They had a family of thirteen children, among whom are the following: Frank is a resident of Pasadena. California : Irvin lives at Columbus; Byard resides in Columbus; Raleigh lives in Springfield; Albert lives in London; George W. lives in Summerford; Mrs. Hettie Woosley lives in Springfield; Sophia is the wife of William Dixon; Fidelia, who was the wife of Charles Henley died in Columbus; and Ada, who married James H. Clingan, died at Summerford. Of these children, George W. Cartzdafner has lived in Madison county since he was ten years old, except eight years spent in the Pan Handle car shops as a car builder. 778 - MADISON COUNTY, OHIO. George W. Cartzdafner was married in 1880 to Mary E. Comfort, whose parental history is given elsewhere in this volume. Mrs. Cartzdafner was born in Clark county. To this union has been born one child, Belva E., who is the wife of Henry McSavaney, of Springfield, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. McSaveney have one daughter. Mr. Cartzdafner is prominent in the work of the Masonic lodge and in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is a man who has always paid strict attention to his personal business, and this perhaps as much as anything else accounts for his very satisfactory success. HARLAN HUFFMAN. Harlan Huffman is a prosperous farmer and a well-known citizen of Stokes township, living on rural route No. 1, out of South Solon, Madison county, Ohio. Mr. Huffman is a native of the township where he lives, his birth occurring there on March 8, 1860. He is a son of George and Louisa (Ervin) Huffman, the former of whom was born in Greene county, Ohio, and the latter was born in Fayette county. They were married in Madison county, and were the parents of five children, two of whom, Amanda J. and Harlan, are living. Amanda J. is the wife of John M. Gossard. The deceased children are Mary Belle, Frederick H. and Annie. Mary Belle was the wife of J. H. McGinnis, and lived in Fayette county, Ohio, until her death in 1910. Frederick H. died at the age of nineteen, and Annie died at the age of twenty-one. The late George Huffman, the father of Harlan, was a farmer by occupation who moved to Madison county about 1840, when a young man. He settled in Stokes township, and eventually became the owner of one hundred and two acres of fine farming land in this township. His death occurred in April, 1890, and his widow is still living and makes her home with her son, Harlan. Harlan Huffman owns a magnificent farm about four miles west of Sedalia. His place is well improved and well stocked, Mr. Huffman having devoted his .entire career to the business of farming, and his well-kept and attractive country place gives evidence to the fact that he has met with a very commendable degree of success in his efforts. Politically, Mr. Huffman is an adherent of the Republican party, but has never taken a very active part in public affairs. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, belonging to Midway Lodge No. 806. He is also a member of the Knights of Pythias, in the Union Star Lodge at Midway, and takes an active interest in the affairs of these fraternal organizations. JOHN MILTON STROUP. John Milton Stroup is a hard working and industrious farmer of Stokes township, Madison county, Ohio, born on 'a farm in that township, March 27, 1877. He is a son of John and Sarah E. (Thomas) Stroup. His father is also a native of Stokes township, born on the same farm, and he was a son of Joseph Stroup, a native of Pennsylvania. Mr. Stroup's mother was a daughter of James Thomas and wife. John Milton Stroup is one of four children born to his parents, all of whom are living: Bertha, living at home; Walter married Bertha Gordon, and they live in Green county.; John Milton, the immediate subject of this brief review ; and Charles married Mary Stroble and they live in the Hoosier state. John Stroup, the father of John Milton Stroup, was educated for the ministry, and has been engaged in that profession for the past thirty years. He is an evangelist in the Methodist Episcopal church, but makes 'his home in. Stokes township. Mrs. John Stroup is the owner of a well-improved farm of nineteen acres in Stokes township. Educated in the common schools of Madison county, Ohio, John Milton Stroup MADISON COUNTY, OHIO - 779 remained at home until he had reached his majority. On February 16, 1898, he was married to Della Winfield, a daughter of Hampton and Lettie (Cast) Winfield, both of whom are living at Clarksville, Ohio. To this union three children have been born, all of whom are living: Gerald D., born on January 26, 1899, is now a student in the high school; Ella Marie, January 9, 1901, is a student in the public schools; Leah Louise, January 27, 1906. Mr. Stroup owns fifty acres of well-improved land north of South Solon, about three-quarters of a mile. He is a general farmer and Stockman, and is prominent in the community where he lives. Fraternally, Mr. Stroup is a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, at Springfield, Ohio. As a Republican he has served his township as road supervisor for the past six years, and has given pre-eminent satisfaction in this community. JOHN M. GOSSARD. John M. Gossard, a successful farmer of Stokes township, living on rural route No. 1, out of South Solon, Madison county, Ohio, was barn on October 13, 1849, in Fayette county, Ohio, the son of John V. and Phoebe (Cox) Gossard. John V. Gossard was born in Ross county, Ohio, September 15, 1811, the son of John, Sr., and Elizabeth (Vatentine) Gossard, natives of Pennsylvania. They immigrated to Ohio and were married in this state. He died in 1840 and his wife died in 1872. John V. Gossard was married to Phoebe Cox on June 9, 1841. She was born in Ross county, Ohio, November 27, 1814. When Mr. Gossard was twenty-one years old be engaged in farming on his father's farm. In 1852 he bought two hundred and sixty acres of land in Madison county, Ohio. He was educated in the common schools and served as trustee of Stokes township. John V. Gossard was married three times, first to Hannah Brown, by whom he had one son, Robert. After her death he married Nancy Ritenour, who lived only eleven months. He then married Phoebe Cox, and to them were born five children, Joseph, Arthur, Marcellus, John M. and David, of whom three are living. At the time of his death on June 4, 1880, John V. Gossard had been a member of the Methodist church for more than thirty years. He was a good citizen and highly respected in the township. Mrs. Phoebe Gossard died about 1888. Of the children born to John V. and Phoebe (Cox) Gossard, Joseph died in 1903; David in April, 1912; Artie is the widow of Frank Thomas, of Stokes township; Marcellus lives in London; and John M. is the subject of this sketch. Born and reared on a farm and educated in the common schools, John M. Gossard remained at home until he was twenty-seven years old. He was married in August, 1876, to Amanda J. Huffman, a daughter of George and Louise Huffman. To this marriage there were born ten children, four of whom died in infancy. Six are living, as follow : Arden, who is at home; Loring, who lives on the old homestead, married Margaret Tupps and has one son, Kenneth; Harry, who is at home; Howard, who is attending high school at Midway; Ethel, who is the wife of Edward Steward, of Stokes township; Lula, who is the wife of Rufus Schotts, of Chillicothe. Mr. Gossard owns one hundred and ten acres of land, which is all well improved. He moved to the farm which he now occupies in 1908, and aside from building a barn has made many other substantial improvements. Mr. Gossard is a stanch Republican but has never cared to hold office. He served, however, as road supervisor for some time and also as a school director. Mr. Gossard is living within two hundred yards of the school which he first attended when a lad. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, at Midway, and both he and his wife are members of the Grassy Point Christian church. 780 - MADISON COUNTY, OHIO. JAMES RANKIN STROUP. Range township, Madison county, Ohio, enjoys the distinction of having furnished to the various municipalities of the United States five different mayors. Judge D. C. Badger was mayor of Columbus, Ohio; John B. Koontz served as mayor of Washington C. H., Ohio ; M. C. Allen, as mayor of Nevada, Iowa ; W. S. Stroup, as mayor of Dunkirk, Ohio; and James Rankin Stroup, the subject of this sketch, is now serving his fifth term as mayor of South Solon. Mr. Stroup is a familiar personage to every man. woman and child of South Solon. He is widely known for miles around as the mayor of South Solon, as the founder of the South Solon Advance, and as an all-round business man and farmer. He has been a familiar figure in both the political and social arena of, this section, and has made himself popular among the inhabitants by kind deeds, willing hands and active support to all worthy projects for the benefit of the community and those around him. He is the one man needed in every community to fall back upon when energy and willingness are needed to promote the general welfare. James Rankin Stroup was born in Range township, Madison county, Ohio, March 9, 1844, and is the son of William and Caroline M. (Rankin) Stroup, the former of whom was born in Madison county, Ohio, and was .the son of John and Rebecca (Grimes) Stroup. John and Rebecca (Grimes) Stroup were natives of Pennsylvania and Kentucky, respectively, and among the first settlers in Madison county, Ohio. They established a pioneer home in Paint township, and spent the remainder of their lives there. William and Caroline M. (Rankin) Stroup had eight children, five of whom are living. The deceased children are Rebecca F., who married William McCune, of Columbus; John M., who died in Midway, Madison county; and Joshua, who died in California. Both William McCune and his wife are deceased. The living children are: James Rankin, the subject of this sketch; William Edwin of Dunkirk, Ohio, who has been in the employ of the Pennsylvania railroad for the last thirty-five years; Sarah E., who lives in Chicago; Margaret C., who lives in California ; and Harry L., who is train dispatcher in New York city. William Stroup was engaged in the mercantile business at Midway for many years. During the latter part of his life he was engaged in the grain business at Lima, where he died in 1885. His wife died ten years previously. Born in Range township and educated in the common schools at Sedalia, James Rankin Stroup clerked in his father's store until 1861. When he was seventeen years old he enlisted in Company D, Fortieth Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He was one of the first of the young men to respond to President Lincoln's call for volunteers. He participated in James A. Garfield's first battle at Middle Creek, Kentucky. Colonel Garfield was commanding a brigade at the time, January 10, 1862. After the war Mr. Stroup came back to his native county, and for several years was engaged in farming and selling farm products. During that period he raised purebred Jersey cattle and hogs. In 1889 he removed to South Solon. and in 1002 founded the South Solon Advance, an enterprising newspaper of that section. In 1902 he was elected mayor of South Solon and served eight years, until 1910. In 1914 he was re-elected mayor and is now serving his fifth term. Mr. Stroup is also justice of the peace and a notary public. He is likewise engaged in the real-estate and loan business. As mayor of South Solon his efforts have 'ever been for the benefit of the town, and as the result of his election the town has many needed improvements. His projects for benefiting the community have been entirely impartial. He is a newspaper man of considerable note. and has built up the South Solon Advance until it is a thriving and newsy sheet, well patronized and widely read. Among his other interests, Mr. Stroup owns a farm of fifty-eight acres in Range township. He also owns a splendid modern home in South Solon. On October 20, 1863, James Rankin Stroup was married to Martha Haskell, a MADISON COUNTY, OHIO - 781 daughter of David and Ann (Kenton) Haskell. Mrs. Stroup's mother was a daughter of Simon Kenton, a nephew of the famous Kenton of pioneer times. Mr. Haskell was born in Utica, New York, and his wife at Xenia, Ohio. They were married at Xenia. The Haskeils were farmers and stockmen throughout life and lived in Range township after their marriage. Mr. Haskell died in 1893, and his wife died in 1911. Mr. and Mrs. Stroup have had three children, as follow: Haskell, born on September 3, 1864, lives hi Range township, near Danville; Grace, born in 1879, died in 1901; Anna C. died at the age of two years. Mr. and Mrs. Stroup celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on October 20, 1913, at their home in South Solon. There were about eighty guests and they received many presents. The Springfield News mentioned the event as one of the most interesting in the history of Stokes township. Mr. Stroup resides with his wife and granddaughter in a fine residence in South Solon. He is as active, as quick in wit and conception, and as deft in his literary work as a young man. He is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, of South Solon, and is quartermaster of the post. He is also a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, at Springfield, Ohio. Mrs. Stroup is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, at South Solon. James Rankin Stroup is identified with the Democratic party. GEORGE W. GOSSARD. George W. Gossard, farmer and stockman of Stokes township, was born in the township where he now lives, October 28, 1865. He is the son of Joseph and Jennie (Eckles) Gossard. Mr. Gossard's father was born in Madison county, and his mother also. They were married in this county, and had seven children, of whom six are living. Silva, the youngest, died at the age of seventeen. The six living children are: George W., the subject of this sketch; Fred, who lives in Midway, and who is a carpenter by occupation; Willis, who lives on the old homestead; Oscar, who lives at home and manages the home Nam; Charles married Nora Rogers, who died about 1910, and he also lives on the old homestead; Dell is the wife of William Roth, and they live at Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Joseph Gossard followed farming and spent all his life in Madison county, Ohio. where he owned forty acres of well-improved land. He died on May 22, 1905. His widow is still living on the old homestead. The grandfather of George W. Gossard died in 1880. The late Joseph Gossard was a member of the Grassy Point Christian church and a Republican in politics. He held numerous township offices. George W. Gossard, who received a good common-school education in the public schools of Madison county, was reared on the farm and lived at home with his parents until his marriage at the age of twenty-six years, November 10, 1891. At that time he was married to Mary Vaughn, a daughter of William and Martha (Richardson) Vaughn. Mrs. Gossard's father was born in Madison county, and served in the Civil War for three years and four months. He died shortly after his return from the war, as the consequence of exposure he suffered during service. Mrs. Gossard's mother lived the remainder of her life in Stokes township, Madison county. She died many years ago. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Gossard have had five children, all of whom are living. Hazel is the wife of Lester Campbell, they have one son, Max, and live near Yellow Springs; Guy and Marie. twins; William and Marjorie all live at home with their parents. Mr. Gossard operates a farm of forty-seven acres, and raises a high grade of live stock. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and is identified with Midway Lodge No. 806. As a Republican, he has served as road supervisor and school director for a number of years. The Gossard family are members of the Christian church at Grassy Point. 782 - MADISON COUNTY, OHIO. JOSEPH C. CLAWSON. It is a maxim demonstrated by all human experience that industry is the key to prosperity. Success comes not to him who idly waits, but to the faithful toiler who with cheerful optimism and sleepless vigilance takes advantage of every circumstance calculated to promote his interests. Such a man is Joseph C. Clawson, an enterprising farmer of Stokes township, Madison county, Ohio, who has, within a comparatively brief period of time, advanced from an humble station to a proud position among the leading farmers of this great county. Faithfulness to duty and strict adherence to fixed Purpose, which always do more to advance a man's interests than wealth or advantageous position, have been the dominating factors in his most successful career. He is known as a man of strictly honest business principles, industrious, pleasant and agreeable. Joseph C. Clawson was born in Vinton county, Ohio, November 3, 1857. He is the son of John W. Clawson, a native of Greene county, Pennsylvania, whose wife was also born in that county. The parents were married in Jackson township, Vinton county, Ohio, and after their marriage took up farming. John W. Clawson had eight children, only one of whom, Joseph C., the subject of this sketch, is living. Samuel served in the Civil War, enlisting when seventeen years old and serving altogether three years and six months. He died near Sedalia, Missouri, in 1913. Jacob served in the Civil War, enlisting at the age of eighteen and serving three years and six months. After the war he settled in Pickaway county and later moved to Missouri, near Sedalia, where he died in 1912. Elizabeth Jane married Edward Schafer of Pick-away county. They moved to Madison county in 1907, and settled in Stokes township. They reared a family of nine children, eight of whom are now living, Charles, Clarence, Edward, Harry, Allie, Elizabeth, Mattie and Blanche. Charles lives in Los Angeles, California ; Clarence in Madison county ; Edward in Madison county; Harry in Madison county; Allie in Pickaway county ; Elizabeth is the wife of. Earl Huffman, of Pickaway county; Mattie is the wife of Clinton Stout, of Pickaway county, and Blanche, who is unmarried, resides in Madison county. One child died in infancy, and the mother of these children, Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Schafer, died in 1912. The father died in 1907 in Madison county. The fifth child was Rosella, who died about 1879 in Madison county. Three children died during the Civil War. John W. Clawson was also a soldier in the Civil War and enlisted in Company I, Eighteenth Regiment. Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served about three years. He was wounded two times during the war, and after receiving an honorable discharge returned to Vinton county and engaged in farming until his death, November 28, 1878. His wife died in February, 1911. Joseph C. Clawson received but little education during his early years. He was compelled to work hard and had little opportunity to attend school. Until 1879 he worked for other people. In that year he began life for himself by renting from G. W. Linson, in Madison county. He rented land altogether for twenty-three years and then purchased one hundred and twenty-five acres in Stokes township, and has added to this original tract until he now owns five hundred and eight acres of magnificent land, well improved and very fertile. Practically all the improvements on this land have been made by Mr. Clawson himself. On July 7, 1886, Joseph C. Clawson was married to Jennie Bozarth, a daughter of Lewis and Rosanna (Moon) Bozarth, the former of whom was born in Greene county, Ohio, and the latter was born in Madison county. They were married in Madison county, and had six children, four of whom are living, as follow : John is a resident of Berry county, Missouri; Jennie is the wife of Mr. Clawson; and was born in McClain county, Illinois, on September 15, 1855; Mary is the wife of Huston Thomas, deceased; Laura is the wife of L. W. Badger, of Berry county, Missouri. After their marriage the parents of Mrs. Joseph C. Clawson lived in Madison county MADISON COUNTY, OHIO - 783 for a year, and then removed to McClain county, Illinois. The father was a farmer and stock dealer in Illinois for seventeen years. Eventually, he returned to Madison county and purchased the old Aaron Moon homestead farm and followed farming the remainder of his life. He died March 7, 1909, and his wife died in 1911. Lewis Bozarth was also a soldier in the Civil War, having enlisted from Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Clawson have had three children: Laura, who died at the age of nineteen; Anna, who died at the age of seventeen; and John, who died on September 1, 1909. Mr. and Mrs. Clawson adopted a little girl at the age of nine months. She is Eatha Clawson, born on September 15, 1895. Mrs. Clawson is a member of the Christian church at South Solon. Mr. Clawson is a Republican in politics, but has never aspired to office. He makes a specialty of raising Shire draft horses and Shorthorn cattle. JOHN MORRISON. John Morrison is a successful farmer of Paint township, Madison county, Ohio, who was born on the ocean on the voyage from Scotland to America on June 2, 1858. He is the son of Andrew and Agnes (Mclndo) Morrison, both of whom were natives of Scotland. They were the parents of ten children, nine of whom are living, namely: Alexander, who was born in Scotland, lives in Ross county; John is the subject of this sketch; Margaret is the widow of Wesley Davis, of Highland county; Mary is the wife of David Fairley, of Highland county; Robert lives in Paint township; Archie is a resident of Highland county; Andrew also lives in Highland county; William died at the age of thirty in Highland county; David and Walter, both of whom live in Highland county. Upon arriving in America, Andrew Morrison settled in Highland county in 1858. and for a,few years was employed as a laborer. Later, however, he purchased a farm in Paint township, Highland county, and followed farming. He died about 1906. His wife died on May 22, 1915. John Morrison received a common-school education in the district schools of Highland county and lived at home until his marriage. Mr. Morrison was married on December 25, 1883, to Hannah Belle Taylor, a daughter of James and Mary Ann (Siffens) Taylor. Mrs. Morrison's father was born in Lancaster, England, and her mother in Rochdale, England. Her father came alone to America on a sailing vessel in the spring of 1840, and her mother came in August, 1840. Both settled in Philadelphia. After their marriage they settled at West Chester, a suburb of Philadelphia. About 1865 Mrs. Morrison's father moved to Washington county, Ohio, and settled near Marietta. He was a spinner by trade and his wife was a weaver. About fifty-six years ago he moved to Highland county from Marietta, and after living about thirty years in Highland county, moved to Findlay, Ohio, where he died in 1892. Still later the family moved to Dayton, where the mother died on September 21, 1909, at the age of eighty-four years and 'twenty days. Both were members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Their nine children were as follow: Sarah Ann, who is the widow of Frank Dooley, of Leesburg. Highland county; William, who died at the age of fifty-six; Thomas, who lives in Florida ; Mary who is the wife of Albert Weber, of Dayton, Ohio; Joseph, who lives in Colorado; Hannah Belle, who is the wife of a Mr. Morrison; Hattie, who died unmarried at the age of forty-nine; Clara, who is the wife of Samuel Teter, of California ; and James A., who lives in Loveland, near Cincinnati. Mr. and Mrs. John Morrison are the parents of seven children, four of whom are living, namely: Nina, born on July 3, 1884; Florence, February 11, 1886, married Pearl Hunter and lives in London; Clara. April 11, 1888. married Howard Harrison and lives in Paint township; Clarence, June 5, 1890, died on March 15, 1892; John Taylor, March 784 - MADISON COUNTY, OHIO 7, 1898, is at home; Mary Agnes, November 30, 1899, died on August 15, 1900; and Francis Albert, September 22, 1902, died on October 29, 1902. Mr. and Mrs. Morrison were married in Highland county, and after their marriage moved to Madison county in 1892 and rented land. Mr. Morrison owns a far of sixty acres but manages, altogether, a farm of two hundred and seventy-five acres. He engages in general farming and stock raising and keeps a high grade of stock o his farm in Paint township. John Morrison is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, at South Charleston, and the encampment, at London. He is a Republican in politics and a member of the school board. He has served as supervisor for a number of years. Mrs. Morrison belongs to the Methodist church. Mr. Morrison was baptized as a Presbyterian. JESSE S. GAIN. Jesse S. Gain, stockman and breeder, who is proprietor of "Fairview Farm" near the Madison county fair grounds on the Marysville pike, is today one of the best-known horsemen in the state of Ohio. For many years he has been engaged in breeding registered Percheron and harness horses. Born on May 14, 1859, in Paint township, Jesse S. Gain is the son of Thomas and Mary (Stroup) Gain, the former of. whom came with his brother, Jesse, to Ohio. Their father Joshua Gain, was born in Jefferson county, Virginia (now West Virginia), in 1760, and died in Harrison county, Virginia, in 1854, at the age of ninety-four years. His wife before her marriage was Mary Crouse, who was born in 1771, and who died. in Frederick county, Virginia, in 1846. The name Mary is to be met with frequently in the Gain family. Joshua and Mary (Crouse) Gain had eleven children; some of the sons removed to Illinois. Her old home in Frederick county, West Virginia, is still held by members of the family. Thomas Gain, father of Jesse S., was born in Morgan county, Virginia, April 16, 1821, as was also his, brother, Jesse, the father of Dr. Charles Emory Gain, the postmaster of London. Jesse Gain was born on September 23, 1823, and died on August 27, 1892, at London. Thomas and Jesse Gain removed first to Berkeley county, Virginia, and on August 3, 1845, removed to Fairfield county, Ohio, where they lived for two years. Afterwards, they lived in Greene county, Ohio, until 1851. and them both came to Madison county, settling near each other in Paint township. Jesse, however, soon removed to London. Thomas Gain and Mary Stroup were married on October 16, 1856, in Madison county. She was the daughter of David and Mary (Ray) Stroup, and was born in Paint township, having been one of nine children. The last survivor of this family died on March 7, 1915. She was Rebecca Stroup, who had married Seth McCollum and who was next to the youngest in the family. Several of Mary Stroup's brothers remained in Madison county. Jacob has two children, John L., near Xenia. Ohio, and Fannie Woosley. of Cherryvale, Kansas. Jesse, who died in January, 1909, was a wealthy man at the time of his death. The other brothers were David, Alfred and William, the last of whom was the youngest in the family. He died in Kansas in 1886. Practically all the members of the family were reared in Madison county. Of Mary Stroup's sisters, Nancy married John Linson, but they are now both deceased; Martha died in childhood. Mary (Stroup) Gain died on December 16, 1860, at the age of thirty-one, leaving but one living child, Jesse S., the subject of this sketch, who was then nineteen months old. After his wife's death, Thomas Gain remained in Paint township. He spent his MADISON COUNTY, OHIO - 785 later years with his son, Jesse S., and died in his son's home, November 22, 1907, in his eighty-seventh year. He was a Democrat in politics, and never held public office. However, he was always ready to discuss politics, and was a man possessed with a very retentive memory. Jesse S. Gain, who was reared by his grandparents, David and Mary Stroup, attended school in Madison county. His grandfather, David Stroup, died when he was fifteen years old. Jesse S. attended school for a short time, and at the age of seventeen, at South Charleston, while living on the old farm, he began to work by the month. In company with his cousin, Victor Stroup, he rented a farm near Summerford. in :1885. In 1887 he worked for Cyrus Ball, and in 1888 had charge of a small farm in Paint township owned by Aaron Gaines. At this time he began to interest himself in standard-bred horses, and has continued the business until the present time. In 1909, Mr. Gain removed to his present farm near the city of London. Here he owns twenty acres of land, and has made most of the improvements upon this farm. He has continued to breed horses, and has become the largest breeder of standard-bred horses in Madison county. One of his horses, "J. S. G.," obtained a mark of 2:1314, and was one of the finest track horses Mr. Gain has ever raised. He won many races and became a well-known horse in the state of. Ohio. In fact, he was the finest horse ever owned in Madison county. "Sir Lane," bred by Mr. Gain, was sold in the west, where he made a mark of 2:08 1/4. "Brownie Her" made a mark of 2 :12 1/4, and was sold as a colt. Some of these horses were trained on the Madison county fair grounds track. Mr. Gain now has several, splendid horses, all of which he drives himself. Most of the races which he has won, he himself has driven. At the age of thirty-two, Jesse S. Gain was married to Mary Humphrey, who died within a year. leaving no children. After five years, Mr. Gain was married, on October 27, 1897, to Janet A. Brown; of Richmond, Indiana, who was born in Canada. Mr. Gain gives his wife credit for much of his success as a horse breeder. She is a lover of horses herself, and has extended encouragement at critical times. By her warm sympathy and help, such as a wife can give, Mr. Gain has today become one of the best known and most successful horsemen in the Buckeye state: Mrs. Gain's father was of Scotch birth. Her stepmother. Mary Gilbert, died in London' in March, 1915. Mr. Gain has reared several boys, one of whom, Jerome Burchnell, lived with him from the time he was thirteen until he was eighteen years old. Ernest Beard has also been with him since he was thirteen years old. Mrs. Gain's father, Hugh Brown, was born on February 13, 1832, in Ayrshire, Scotland, and emigrated as a young man to Canada. He was a cooper by trade. On March 18, 1855, he was married to Alameda Sanders, a native of Canada, who was born on July 4, 1833, and to this union two children were born, James M., of Oswego, New York and Janet A., wife of Jesse S. Gain. In 1858 Mk. Brown moved to Oswego, New York, where his wife died the next year. About 1863 Mr. Brown moved to Richmond, Indiana, and was there married to Mary E. Voss. To this union were born two sons, Oliver M., of London, Ohio, and John W., of Dallas, Texas. Mr. Brown died in Richmond, Indiana, on March 14, 1879. Jesse S. Gain is often called upon to assist in the management of fairs, particularly in the management of speed programs. As a breeder, his influence in this county has been far reaching. Not only has he greatly increased the Interest of the people. of Madison county in good horses, but he has made it possible for them to secure the higher grade of horses. (50) 786 - MADISON COUNTY, OHIO. JOHN A. SCHURR. Among the successful farmers of Paint township, Madison county, Ohio, is John A. Schurr, who comes of German stock, dating back in this country to about 1847. John A. Schurr was born in Madison county, north of Palestine, April 7, 1851. He is the son of George and Elizabeth (Carter) Schurr, the former of whom was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, July 31, 1823, and who, in 1829, came to America with his parents in a sailing vessel. They were seventy-nine days in making the voyage on the good ship "Isabella." After landing in New York City, they traveled by team to Buffalo, where they took another sailing vessel and came by way of Lake Erie to Cleveland. From Cleveland the family took a canal boat to Columbus, and from Columbus came on to Madison county. The next spring, George Schurr's father rented a farm and they farmed for four years. The father then moved to Columbus, where he obtained work at seventy-five cents a day. In the course of two years he bought a farm on Possum run, comprising one hundred acres. George Schurr assisted in the farm work during the summer and attended the district school in the winter. At the age of twenty-one, George Schurr started farming for himself, working at eight dollars a month until 1847, when he was employed to accompany a drove of cattle to Philadelphia across the Alleghany mountains. After delivering the cattle he was allowed sixteen days time to return and sixty-two cents a day for expense money. The distance was six hundred miles and he walked the entire distance in fifteen days. On December 26, 1848, George Schurr was married to Elizabeth Carter. The marriage was performed by Squire Stephen Anderson. After farming for three years in Madison county, George Schurr moved to Coles county, Illinois, remaining there for two years. His father having died, he returned to Madison county and purchased some land and cleared it of its heavy timber. In 1859 he and his wife joined the Christian church. In 1865 they sold the farm and purchased one hundred acres of land in Paint township, to which he added fifty acres. Subsequently, he purchased the Doctor Kinney property in London. Mrs. Schurr died on October 4, 1900, and her husband died seven years later, on June 2, 1907. George and Elizabeth (Carter) Schurr were the parents of ten children, namely: Mary, born on December 7, 1849, died in Columbus about 1913; William, October 4, 1852, is deceased; John A. is the subject of this sketch; Charles, December 11, 1854, lives in Logan county; James. June 12, 1855, lives in Paint township; Esther, May 8, 1857, married John Southward and lives in Clark county, near Springfield, Ohio; Clayton, August 2, 1859, died on October 3, 1866; George. February 1. 1861. lives in the state of Washington; Alfred, January 4, 1865, died on March 11 1886; and David, April 9, 1866. David Schurr the tenth child in this family, attended the district schools and was granted a certificate to teach at the age of sixteen. He began teaching in the district schools at eighteen and continued teaching, applying his leisure hours and vacations to the pursuit of advanced studies. He was graduated from Ohio Northern University with the degree of Bachelor of Science and from Wittenberg College with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. He holds common and high, school life certificates granted by the state board of. examiners. Mr. Schur. was superintendent of the Midway schools for one year and superintendent of the. South Solon schools for seven years. He was also superintendent of the Plain City schools for four years and declined .a re-election at Plain City to become a candidate for representative. He was the choice of his party and has always been active in local politics. He has been a delegate to almost every county convention for fifteen years and is a member of the National Educational Associa- MADISON COUNTY, OHIO - 787 tion, the Central Ohio Teachers' Association and has been elected president three times of the Madison County Teachers' Association. He is at present a member of the executive committee of the county teachers' institute and served nine years on the board of county school examiners. He was recently chosen cashier of the Farmers and Traders Bank of South Solon, of which bank he is one of the directors. Fraternally, David Schurr is a member of the Free and Accepted Masons, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Knights of Pythias, also being a member of the uniform rank of the latter lodge. He is a member of the committee on enrollment, chairman of the boys' industrial school, chairman of the committee on ways and turnpikes and a member of the committee on schools. He owns the old homestead of one hundred and fifty-seven acres and also a farm of one hundred and twenty acres in Logan county. David Schurr retains his residence in Paint township. John A. Schurr received a good common-school education and farmed his father's farm on the shares for some time. On September 15, 1875, John A. Schurr was married to Ida Stroup, a daughter of Alfred and Charity (Thompson) Stroup, and to them have been born three children, two of whom are living. Alma, born on March 20, 1878, married Hartford Welsh and has one daughter, Mary Louise. They live in London. Mr. Welsh is cashier of the Commercial and Savings Bank, at London. Emmet, the other living child, was born on May 3. 1880, and married Myrtle March. They live in London. Formerly, he was agent at the interurban station for eleven years, but is now bookkeeper in the London Exchange Bank. The mother of these children, who was born on November 5. 1854, died on October 7, 1884. On February 11, 1886, John A. Schurr was married to Mary Hornbeck, a daughter of Cyrus and Elizabeth (Meliner) Hornbeck. Mr. and Mrs. Hornbeck were the parents of seven children, two of whom are living, John Q. is deceased; Martin is deceased; Melissa, born on October 17, 1852, died at the age of seventeen; Mary E., January 7, 1855, is the wife of Mr. Schurr; C. R.. August 28, 1858, is an attorney of London; Sidney E., November 17, 1860, died on June 17, 1914; Isaac W., July 23, 1863, died some years ago. The father of these children died on July 23, 1863, and the mother in May, 1900. John A. Schurr is living on the old homestead and is a farmer and stock raiser. He owns \one hundred and fifty-seven acres in Paint township. He and his wife are members of the Christian church, at Mt. Sterling. He is a Republican in politics and has served as township trustee and township treasurer. He is now a trustee of the Paint township cemetery. THOMAS MALLON. America owes much to the Emerald Isle. which has given to this country many of our best citizens. Among the successful farmers of Madison county, Ohio, is the venerable Thomas Mallon, of Stokes township, who was born in Ireland in 1840, and who, after coming to America, worked at odd jobs for a time and then purchased a farm, now owning three hundred and sixty acres of well-improved land. Thomas Mallon was born in County Cavan, Ireland, in 1840, and made the voyage to America with his sister, Mary. They were the children of Owen and Nancy (McCormick) Mallon, who lived and died in the Emerald Isle. They had one other child besides Thomas and Mary, Patrick. who came to America about two years before his brother and sister. He settled in Madison county but later moved to Missouri and died there about 1895. Mary, after coming to America, married Michael Devereaux, of London. She died about 1910 but her husband still lives in London. After working at odd jobs in this country for a number of years, Thomas Mallon 788 - MADISON COUNTY, OHIO. was married to Margaret Silk, the daughter of Bernard and Mary (Fleming) Silk, both of whom spent all of their lives in Ireland. Mr. and Mrs. Mallon have been the parents of eight children, seven of whom. are living, namely: Hugh is at home; Owen married Catherine Charters and lives in Columbus, Ohio; Michael, the twin brother of Owen, died in 1900; Mary and Anna live at home; Thomas married Mary Devenport, they live in Washington, D. C., and have had five children, Margaret (deceased), Thomas S., Marie, Hugh and Anna ; Margaret is the wife of James: Daugherty and has three children, Mary, Thomas and Joseph, and lives in Stokes. township; and Patrick A. operates the home farm for his father. The Mallon farm. lies in .Stokes township about four miles east and north of South Solon. It is equipped with substantial buildings, including a good house and barn.. For several years Mr. Mallon has been living retired. He has made every dollar of his present wealth by his own efforts and has succeeded in a large measure unaided by friends or relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Mallon are highly-respected citizens of Stokes township. Mr. Mallon votes the Democratic ticket. The Mallon family are members of the St. Charles Catholic church, at South Charleston. JOHN W. KELLOUGH. John W. Kellough, of Mt. Sterling, Madison county, Ohio, was born on July 5, 1839, at Veedersburg, Fountain county, Indiana. He was reared on the farm but attended school in the old Salem Academy, located in Ross county, Ohio, and also attended one year at the Lebanon normal school. In 1856, when only seventeen years of age, he began teaching school in Ross and Pike counties, Ohio, serving in that capacity for two years. Following the termination of his teaching in Pike county he taught for four terms in Ross county. This experience carried him into the period when the fighting was at its hottest, during the Civil War, and though his enthusiasm was that of an ardent soldier eager for the fray his health was such that he was permitted to engage in only one battle and a skirmish or two. He was a member of the Ohio National Guard. At the close of the war Mr. Kellough returned to Ross county, Ohio, where he rented land, which he tilled until 1873, removing at that time to Madison county, Ohio, where he purchased two hundred and ten acres in Range township. Improvements were begun at once, two large barns being erected for the housing of grain and stock, and a comfortable residence built. Three acres were set aside for fruit growing and the producing of stock became a specialty. In 1882 John Kellough began the manufacture, material used in the building of district schools in his locality. In 1910 he removed to Mt. Sterling, Ohio, and erected a thoroughly modern home in which he now resides. John W. Kellough is the son of John and Rebecca (Pummill) Kellough, to whose union were born two children, Mrs. Mary Jane McClean, a widow, of Washington C. H., Ohio, and John W. The father, John Kellough, is the son of John and Betsey (McConnell) Kellough, and was born in 1814, in Highland county; Ohio. He was a farmer of Highland county, Ohio, and it was there that he wooed and won the hand of Rebecca Pummill, whose marriage was solemnized in the year of 1836. For three short years they lived happily together and then the husband, at the age of twenty-five years, departed this life on May 17, 1839, leaving his widow to care for and rear the two small children who were born of this union. For more than seventy-five years his widow remained true to the memory of her beloved companion, incorporating the wealth of her nature into kindly deeds and words that will be remembered, and her memory will be revered as one whose life was a shining example of purity of purpose and love. MADISON COUNTY, OHIO - 789 Rebecca Pummill was born on April 10, 1816, near Woodstock, Shenandoah county, Virginia, and passed away on March 15, 1915, aged ninety-nine years, less twenty-five days. She was one of eleven children born to her parents, there being eight daughters and three sons. She was a devout Christian and a member of the Methodist church, joining the same when she was a girl of fourteen years. After her husband's demise she returned to the home of her parents, but some fifty years ago she came, with her daughter and family, to Range township, Madison county, Ohio, and settled in the Bethel neighborhood. The mother of John Kellough, Sr., was Betsy (McConnell) Kellough, eldest daughter of Alexandria McConnell, the famous Indian fighter of Kentucky. John W. Kellough is a stockholder of the First National Bank of Mt. Sterling, also holding stock in the elevator and grain company of this town. On June 5, 1862, John W. Kellough was married to Senath Pool, who was born on April 29, 1841, and for fifty-three years they were permitted to travel life's pathway together. Mrs. Kellough was the daughter of Henry and Mary (Vinson Hallar) Pool, natives of Germany. After rearing the ten children born of their union, Senath (Pool) Kellough passed to her eternal rest on August 29, 1913, leaving the companion of so many years to finish the journey alone. The names of their ten children follow: Mrs. Mana K. Ester, a nurse living at Columbus, Ohio; Charles, a farmer of Range township, Madison county, Ohio; Mrs. Anna Wyss, a teacher in Oklahoma, who has taught for sixteen years; Mrs. Nellie Dickson, of Harrodsburg, Indiana ; Mrs. Sallie Rader, deceased; William, a former student in the medical college and a school teacher, died March 12, 1891, at Columbus, Ohio; Jesse P., a farmer of Fayette county, Ohio; Claud, deceased; Mrs. Katherine Wissler, a widow, who now resides with her father; and Robert W., a lawyer of Tulsa, Oklahoma. John W. Kellough is a life member of the Forestry Association of Ohio, of which, in 1911, he was elected vice-president. Politically, he is a Democrat, and in 1913, 'at the age of sixty-four years, he was a candidate for office as representative of his state, on the Democratic ticket. He was defeated, but like a true soldier, he is a good loser. He has been justice of the peace, township trustee and cletk, also land appraiser. No Presbyterian is more loyal to the church creed than is John Kellough. Mr. Kellough is a charter member of Lenore Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, at Sedalia, Ohio, having joined that lodge in 1875. He is also a member of the consistory, at Columbus, Ohio. ASA E. FARRAR. Asa E. Farrar, a veteran of the Civil War and a retired farmer of Paint township. Madison county, Ohio, was born on July 15, 1838, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is the son of Alexis and Sarah (Atwood) Farrar. the former of whom was born in the village of Rush, New York, and the latter was horn in Boston, Massachusetts. Alexis Farrar was born March 16, 1808, and his wife was born on March 26, 1817. They were married June 17,1834, in Cincinnati, and had nine children, six daughters and three sons: Hallett, who was born on January 20, 1836, died on June 14, 1836; Alice, May 18, 1837, died on July 3, 1857; Asa E. is the subject of this sketch; Laura V., February 22, 1840, is deceased; Charles E., October 13, 1841, lives in California; Maria. July 26, 184A. died on September 8, 1844; Mary D., January 14, 1846, died on October 14, 1846; Sarah F., April 21. 1848, is the wife of S. S. Clayton of Dayton, Ohio; Alexis, September 20, 1849, now lives at the Soldiers' Home, at Sandusky, Ohio. Alexis enlisted in the First Ohio Light Artillery during the Civil War and served two years. He received his discharge at the close of the war. The father of these children was a carpenter and an architect. For many years he was in partnership with Charles Rousey, a practical 790 - MADISON COUNTY, OHIO. contractor and builder. The father died at Cincinnati, January 8, 1852, and the mother died on July 25, 1873. Asa E. Farrar received a good common-school education in the public schools of Cincinnati and Toledo. He helped his mother to take care of five children, but, when the Civil War broke out, he enlisted, August 5, 1861, in Company I, Forty-eight Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry, serving two and one-half years. Afterward he enlisted in the same company and served till September 12, 1865. All together Mr. Farrar served four years and one month. He served under General Butler, and after returning from the war engaged in farming. On June 16, 1873, Asa E. Farrar was married to Mary Eliza Williams, a daughter of Washington and Maria (Jones) Williams, the former of whom was born on November 9, 1813, and the latter was born on August 15, 1819. Washington Williams and Maria Jones were married on October 21, 1838. Mr. Williams died on October 2, 1847, and his wife died on July 22, 1854. They were the parents of three children: John H., born on August 9, 1840, died on December 15, 1895; Margaret R., March 18, 1843; Mary E., May 14, 1845. Mr. and Mrs. Farrar have had one daughter, Margaret, who was born September 8, 1874. She married Frank W. Read, and they now live in Los Angeles, California. They have six children, Welden R., Max W., Alice Jean, Elizabeth Louise and two that died in infancy. Shortly after his marriage, in 1874, Mr. and Mrs. Farrar settled in Madison county. For a short time after his marriage Mr. Farrar worked in Clark county. Since 1905 he has lived retired on his farm of sixty-seven acres at Florence, Madison county, Ohio. He is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, at South Charleston, and as a Republican has served as a director of the school for many years. Both Mr. and Mrs. Farrar are members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and attend church at Williams Chapel. STEPHEN CARTER. Farmer and thresherman, Stephen Carter is a well-known citizen of Paint township, Madison county, Ohio. He lives on a farm a short distance south of Newport. Mr. Carter was born on May 24, 1863, in Clinton county, Ohio, the son of Jonathan and Sarah (Criswell) Carter, the former of whom was born in Hardin county, Ohio, and the latter in Clinton county. They were married in Clinton county and, as the fruit of their marriage, had one son, Stephen, the subject of this sketch. Jonathan Carter was engaged in farming in Clinton county, but later moved to Indiana, where he remained for two years. Upon returning to Ohio, the family settled in Clinton county, where they remained until 1872, when they moved to Madison county and settled in Paint township. In March, 1872, Mrs. Sarah (Criswell) Carter died and two years later, her husband was married to Margaret Cleeland. After living in Madison county for many years, Jonathan Carter died on October 7, 1913. His second wife had died previously in 1903. Stephen Carter received a common-school education in the public schools of Paint township, and after reaching maturity was engaged for a few years in farming with his father. On September 18, 1884, Stephen Carter was married to Mary Stewart, a native of Butler county, Ohio, and the daughter of James and Anna (Cleeland) Stewart, the latter of whom was a native of Clark county, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart spent most of their lives in Butler county, where they died some time prior to 1880, both passing away within a period of a few months. By his first marriage Mr. Carter had four children, three of whom are living, MADISON COUNTY, OHIO - 791 Claude, the eldest, was accidentally killed in Newport in 1905; Maude, who is the wife of George Cochenour, of Springfield, Ohio; Isa, who is a resident of Columbus, Ohio, and is unmarried; Mary is the wife of Clarence Taylor, of Sedalia, Ohio. Mrs. Mary (Stewart) Carter died on August 3, 1892. Five years later, on September 9, 1897, Mr. Carter was married to Lydia Newman, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Newman, of Madison county. To this second marriage there has been born two daughters, Ruth, who lives at home with her parents, and Agues, who died in infancy. For the past twenty-one years Mr. Carter has been engaged in threshing and farming. He has charge of one hundred acres of land in Paint township and is known as a successful farmer. Fraternally, Mr. Carter is a member of the Masonic lodge, No. 138, at London, and of Madison Lodge No. 70, Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is also a member of the encampment branch of the Odd Fellows and belongs to London Encampment No. 126. Politically, he is a Democrat. Mr. Carter is now serving his first term as township clerk. Formerly, he served as assessor for a period of five years. He also served as a member of the board of trustees of the township for three years and as township treasurer for one term. STEPHEN C. SMITH. The gentleman whose name the reader notes above, the proprietor of "Elmwood Stock Farm," is the owner of two hundred and fifty-seven acres of fine land in Jefferson and Canaan townships, and is regarded as one of the most substantial citizens of that part of the county. In addition to his farming interests, he has also been actively engaged in the timber business in Ohio, and for many years has bought and sold horses. Born in the neighboring county of Franklin, Stephen C. Smith did not come to this county until he was sixteen years of age. He was born on a farm near the village of Groveport, Franklin county, Ohio, June 4, 1867, son of Stephen and Abigail (Ayers) Smith, both natives of England, the former of whom came to America before he was twenty-one years of age. When he landed here, Stephen Smith was in debt, but he possessed plenty of energy and pluck and was not daunted by the prospect of facing new conditions without a cent. He came to Ohio and located in Franklin county, in the Groveport neighborhood, where he prospered. In that neighborhood there was an English girl. Abigail Ayers, who had come to this county with her parents when twelve years of age, and had grown to womanhood in the vicinity of Mr. Smith's new home. The marriage of this couple took place in Franklin county, but they later moved to this county, locating in Jefferson township, and became well known throughout that entire section of the county. Stephen Smith was a good farmer and became the owner of several tracts of land. His wife was a leader in the Methodist church, and influential in all good works. Stephen Smith and wife were the parents of twelve children, ten of whom are still living, namely: Thomas A., a well-known and prominent farmer of Fairfield township. this county ; Richard B., a successful ranchman in Paradise Valley, Montana; Dr. R. P., a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University, who is now president of the Kansas Wesleyan University at Salina, Kansas; Rev. Edward, a prominent minister in the Methodist church, now district superintendent of the Helena district, with headquarters at Butte. Montana ; Stephen C., the immediate subject of this sketch; Rev. Attree, a graduate of the Garrett Biblical Institute at Chicago, now pastor of the Methodist church at Beloit, Kansas; Anna, who married Frederick McClish, a substantial farmer of the Groveport neighborhood ; Abigail, unmarried, who lives at Charlotte, North Carolina ; Amy M., a graduate of the Ohio Wesleyan University, and formerly a well-known teacher of German in the public schools of London, this county, who is national secretary of 792 - MADISON COUNTY, OHIO. the Young Women's. Christian Association, with headquarters at Charlotte, North Carolina, and Catherine, who became the wife, of H. A. Newcomb, of Boston, Massachusetts, a practical mechanic, who is the overseer of several large office buildings in that city. Percy died at the age of seventeen, and Mary E. also died young. Stephen C. Smith was reared on the home, farm in Franklin county, receiving his elementary education in the district schools of his home neighborhood, which he supplemented by a comprehensive, course in the normal school at Ada, Ohio, following which he entered seriously upon, the life of a farmer, a vocation to which for years he gave his most diligent and intelligent .attention, with the result that he is now the possessor of two hundred and fifty-seven acres of fine land in Jefferson township, this county, and is looked upon as one of the most substantial citizens, of his community. In 1904, Mr. Smith, because of ill health, retired from active .farm life and moved to West Jefferson, this county, where he built his present handsome, ;modern seven-room house, which is equipped with all the modern conveniences, being heated with hot water and lighted with gas. On January 31, 1894, Stephen C. Smith was. married to Carrie Price, who is a native of Franklin county, Ohio, and was formerly a well-known teacher in the public schools of Madison county. She took up teaching after finishing her education at the normal school at Ada. Mr. and Mrs.. Smith are devoted members of the Methodist church. Mr. Smith being one of the most prominent lay workers in that church hi this part of the state. He is a member of the official board of his home church. and for several years was Superintendent of the Sunday school of the same. He represented his church as a delegate to the great Methodist men's. convention at Indianapolis in 1913; and several times has been selected as the lay delegate to the annual conferences of the church. He and his wife are actively interested in all, good works in their neighborhood, and very properly are held in the highest esteem .throughout the community. Mr. Smith is a Republican in politics, and has always been interested in local affairs, and has taken a very active part in temperance work. Fraternally, he is a Mason, and is the present master of Madison Lodge No. 221, Free and Accepted Masons. For several years Mr. Smith served as president and general manager of the Farmers Telephone Company, and in all movements that make for the betterment, and progress Of his home community he takes an active interest. GEORGE HORNBECK. In a state like Ohio, where a greater portion of the state is given over to agriculture, a man who can successfully meet the problems of the farmer and bring returns from the soil Is of great value to the community in which he lives. Probably no other settler was more familiar with the early agricultural life of Ohio than Isaac Hornbeck, the father of George Hornbeck, who is the subject of this sketch.. George Hornbeck was born in Union township, Madison county, Ohio, on October 1, 1855. He was the youngest of seven children born to Isaac and Anna (Peck) Hornbeck, the former of. whom was born. in this county, and the latter was born in Pickaway county, Ohio.. After his education was completed in the schools near his home he remained with his: parents on the farm, where he learned the lessons of experience in farming, which served him so admirably in latter years, when he was compelled to assume complete care of the estate. Isaac Hornbeck was born in 1814, died in 1865, in Stock township, Madison county. In Mr. Hornbeck's boyhood the educational opportunities afforded a farmer boy were meager..but this very fact makes the 'school house. of those days one of the most inter- MADISON COUNTY, OHIO - 793 esting objects of study. With great pleasure Mr. Hornbeck would relate stories of the little log cabin school house with the slab seats. and small windows. The remarkable fact, however, is that the products of these schools often became the most reliable, industrious and intelligent of citizens. Before his death, which occurred in 1865, Isaac Hornbeck had accumulated three hundred and seventy acres of land. His wife, who was born in Pickaway county, on. May 15, 1818, remained on the farm until her death in 1893. She was the daughter of Henry and Hager. (Carr) Peck, natives of Virginia. The father of Isaac Hornbeck, who was Samuel Hornbeck, married. Mary Hudson, and came. from Kentucky to Madison county, where he died near South Solon, Ohio. To Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Hornbeck were. born the following .children: Miles D., who died in 1864; Samuel, a farmer in Paint township; Emily, who is at home; Henry who died in infancy; Mary, who is at home; John W., a farmer in Fayette county, Ohio; George, the subject of this sketch. The progressive quality in an agriculturist is one of the most valuable attributes. George Hornbeck, not content with managing the farm as his father left it, has made extensive improvements. Mr. Hornbeck, although giving some time to horticultural interests, devotes most of his attention to the breeding of Shorthorn cattle. He has never married, but for a number of years has made his home with his sisters, Emily and Mary. He is active in Democratic political affairs. Mr. Hornbeck is a member of the Knights of .Pythias and the Free and Accepted Masons at Mt. Sterling. The Hornbecks are all members of the Christian church, of Mt. Sterling, THOMAS C. GAYNARD Farmer and school teacher, Thomas C. Gaynard, who lives at the corner of the Patee road and Columbus pike, in Somerford township, two miles northwest of the village of Summerford, was born in Somerford township, two miles west of the village on the National road. March. 26, 1866. Thomas C. Gaynard is the son of Peter and Margaret (Coleman) Gaynard, both of whom were natives of Ireland, the former of County Mayo and the latter of County Galway. After their marriage, in Springfield, Ohio, they settled on a farm. Peter Gaynard had come to America in 1848, and for a time had worked for various railroads. in Illinois. Louisiana and .Indiana. After 1860, however, he lived in Madison county. His wife had worked. in Springfield. In partnership with his brother, Thomas. Peter Gaynard, Sr. purchased the old Gaynard homestead, containing six acres. After.. being there several years. Thomas Gaynard, in 1880, removed to Logan county. He died at West Liberty, in that county. Peter Gaynard bought his brother's interest in the Somerford. township farm. It was formerly a station on the old National road in stagecoach days, and consisted of a tavern and the necessary barns and sheds used in pioneer times in connection with': a tavern. After passing a most useful life in this community. Peter Gaynard died on the old farm in October. 1901, at the age of seventy years. His wife had died about twenty years previously, July, 1880. They were quiet and unassuming people, and devout members of St. Patrick's Catholic church. They were the parents of six children, of whom Thomas C.; the subject of this sketch, is the eldest. Delia, who is unmarried and who lives at Springfield, Ohio, owns the old home. She remained with the father until his death. John died in childhood. Peter was a teacher for twenty years; mostly in the schools of Madison county, and also. served as superintendent of the Deer Creek township schools. Thomas C; Gaynard began to teach school at the age of nineteen: He attended the district schools and was later graduated from the normal school at Lebanon under 794 - MADISON COUNTY, OHIO. the skillful direction of Professor Holbrook, one of the most competent teachers in the history of education in the state of Ohio. Of the nineteen years that Mr. Gaynard taught subsequent to his graduation, all but one year were spent in Madison county. He taught one year in Clark county. Thomas C. Gaynard has been especially well known for his ability in handling schools where other teachers failed, and at times has had as high as fifty-five pupils of all ages and of all grades. Mr. Gaynard's own education has been carried far beyond what .is required for teaching in the rural schools. He has served officially in institutes, and in the teacher's reading circle, also nine years on the school board. Formerly, Mr. Gaynard owned a small farm near the fish hatchery, but thirteen years ago purchased his present farm, the John Cleary farm of one hundred acres. The farm was very much run down when he obtained possession of it, but he has not only put it into a high state of cultivation but has improved it in other respects. Besides fencing, he has installed several hundred rods of tile, and has enlarged the barns. All of the crops raised. on the Gaynard farm are fed to the stock. Mr. Gaynard has three fields of twenty-seven acres each. On November 28, 1896, Thomas C.Gaynard was married to Sarah Francis Golden. of Clark county, the daughter of Hugh and Mary (Ward) Golden. Mrs. Gaynard was born in Madison county arid has borne one child, John A., who is ten years old. He was born on July 30, 1905. Mr. and Mrs. Gaynard have also reared two orphan children of Mrs. Gaynard's sister, Edward and Agnes Mooney. The former is now the bookkeeper in the Dwyer Brothers' hardware store, of London. Agnes is still a member of the Gayhard family, and has taught school for three years. After attending the summer school at Wittenberg, she became a teacher in Madison county. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Gaynard are members of St. Patrick's Catholic church, of which church he has served as warden the past nine years. Mr. Gaynard is an ardent Democrat, and is at present serving as secretary of the Democratic central committee. He has never sought office, however, with the exception of minor educational offices in his own township. LEWIS J. HUNTER. To make a success of agriculture, it is necessary to be something more than a hard worker. A farmer might labor from dawn to twilight every day in the year and yet fail to accomplish much. There must be sound judgment and discretion exercised at the same time as well as a knowledge of soils, grains, live stock and, in fact, general business. The man who accomplishes much as a farmer in these days should be accorded a place with men who succeed in other walks of life, for often it requires more ingenuity and courage to manage a farm successfully than anything else that claims the attention of men. Lewis J. Hunter, a most successful farmer of Paint township, Madison county, Ohio, has achieved success in life, partly because he has worked for it and partly because he has been a good manager and a shrewd business man. Mr. Hunter owns a tract of six hundred and fifty-six acres, all of which is in Paint township except nine acres which is located in Clark county. Lewis J. Hunter was born in Pickaway county, Ohio, February 7, 1862, the son of Joseph and Dorcas (Deems) Hunter, the former of whom was born at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, August 4, 1824, and the latter at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, January 7, 1825. They were married on January 28, 1847, and were prosperous farmers in Pennsylvania, in Pickaway county, Ohio, and in Madison county, Ohio. To them were born eight children, two of whom, Eliza, the firstborn, and Samuel A., the twin brother of Anna, are deceased. Eliza was born on December 8, 1847, and died on May 30, 1901. Samuel MADISON COUNTY, OHIO - 795 A. died on July 1, 1905. The six living children are as follow : James W., born in Tuscarawas county, Ohio, April 5, 1850, who is a resident of Plain City and a farmer by occupation; Mary L., born in Tuscarawas county, May 29, 1852, is the wife of John Penn and lives in Pickaway county ; Rebecca J., born in Hocking county, Ohio, July 2, 1855, is the wife of Allen Kibler, of Waynesville, Warren county, Ohio ; Anna 1L, born in Hocking county, November 9, 1857, is the wife of Baxter E. Tumblison, of South Charleston, Ohio; Lewis J. is the subject of this sketch; George D., born in Pickaway county, January 6, 1866, is a resident of Indianapolis, Indiana. Joseph and Dorcas (Deem) Hunter. the parents of these children, were farmers. After their marriage they immigrated from Guernsey county, Pennsylvania, after three or four years, to Pickaway county, Ohio. After farming in Pickaway county until 1877 they moved to Madison county and settled in Paint township. Later Joseph Hunter bought a small farm in Union township. He died here on August 10, 1887. His beloved wife died on November 2, 1892. Both were members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Lewis J. Hunter received his education in the country schools of Pickaway and Madison counties, Ohio. He was reared on the farm. On December 23, 1886, at the age of twenty-four, Lewis J. Hunter was married to Keturah Stroup, the daughter of Jesse and Lavina (Woosley) Stroup, the former of whom was born on March 1, 1828, in Madison county, Ohio, and the latter was born on July 5, 1842, in Clark county. Mr. and Mrs. Stroup were married in Clark county on April 17, 1866, and have had six children, all of whom are living. Their children are as follow : Keturah, who was born on May 4, 1867, in Clark county, Ohio, is the wife of a Mr. Hunter; Mary, born in Clark county, August 4, 1868, married George Clemans, of that county; Rebecca, also born in Clark county, August 4, 1870, married Reeder Bennett, of Clark county ; Emma, born in Clark county, February 8, 1874, is the wife of James Lewis, of that county ; Jesse B., born in Madison county, March 20. 1879; and Lula B., born in Madison county, January 4, 1884. Jesse Stroup was a farmer and stockman. After having farmed for many years in Clark county, he and his wife moved to Madison county in the spring of 1875 and settled in Paint town. ship, where he farmed in 1887, when he retired and moved back to Clark county, settling near Charleston. There he died on January 21, 1909. His wife died on April 8, 1915. Both were members of the Methodist Episcopal church. To Mr. and Mrs. Lewis J. Hunter have been born six children, only one of whom, Leroy S., the eldest, is deceased. He was born on December 11. 1887, and died on August 5, 1889. The five living children are Carl Edgar, a resident of Paint township, born on August 20, 1889, married Pearl Silver on August 27, 1910, and she died on February 20, 1914: Jessie Leota, born on March 28, 1895; Clarence, January 29, 1899; Hazel Louise, February 15, 1905; and Harold Lewis, October 16, 1907, all of whom are at home. Mr. Hunter owns six hundred and fifty-six acres of land, practically all of which is located in Madison county. The land is all well improved and Mr. Hunter himself has made most of the improvements on the farm. On "Pleasant View Farm," which is located about four miles east of South Charleston, Mr. Hunter raises a very high grade of sheep, horses, cattle and hogs. He is essentially a stock farmer. Politically, Mr. Hunter votes the Republican ticket. In a public way, he has served as president of the township board for the past two years. Formerly, he was a member of the school board for eighteen years. Mr. and Mrs. Hunter are members of the Grange, at South Charleston, and all of the members of the Hunter family are connected with the Methodist church. There is no family living in Madison county that more thoroughly deserves the respect and confidence of their neighbors than that of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis J. Hunter, of Paint township. 796 - MADISON COUNTY, OHIO. DR. JOSEPH SPENCER MARTIN. The Civil War period, in the history of this country, called to the front men and boys who sacrificed everything for the land of freedom. After that great war the survivors from the field of battle returned to peaceful scenes and became prominent factors in the upbuilding of this land, which had been devastated by the horrors of war. The children of these veteran soldiers have inherited the real mettle of their fathers and have become a credit to their country and immediate communities. Joseph Spencer Martin was born on February 7, 1878, in Range township. Madison county, Ohio, and is the son of Joseph Spencer Martin, Sr., a soldier of the Civil War, who surrendered his college career to fight for his country. To Joseph. Spencer Martin, Sr., and his wife, Isabelle (Harrison) Martin, four children were born, namely. James F., Benjamin H., Joseph Spencer, Jr., and Mary I. Joseph Spencer Martin, Sr., was born on November 22, 1839, in Range township, Madison county, Ohio, where, on obtaining mature years, he engaged in farming. In September, 1860, he entered Ohio Wesleyan University, at Delaware, where he remained until June, 1862. He then enlisted in the Ninety-fifth Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, at London, Ohio, in which service he continued until his discharge at the close of the war. After his return from the war he settled in Madison county, Ohio, and resumed farming, at one time being a breeder of Shorthorn cattle and Delaine sheep. Prominent in politics, Mr. Martin was elected and 'served as county representative from 1889 to 1893, in which capacity he served the best interests of his constituents. His active life, spent on the field of battle and in the peaceful pursuits at home, was brought to a close in 1901, with his labors well done. Isabelle (Harrison) Martin was born in Fayette county, Ohio, in 1847, and died at Mt. Sterling in 1911, at the age of sixty' four years. She was the daughter of Benjamin and Martha (Reeves) Harrison. of Madison county. The parents of Joseph Spencer Martin, Sr., were Jacob and Johanna (Leonard) Martin, both natives of Virginia. Jacob Martin devoted his life to religious work, and as 'a Minister of the' Methodist Episcopal church, in the pioneer days, rode horseback for over seventy-five thousand miles, through Virginia, Ohio and Indiana. After long and faithful service he retired and lived at London, Ohio, until his death. The paternal old farmstead was the boyhood home of Joseph Spencer Martin. Jr., and he obtained his first schooling from the district schools, afterward receiving a liberal education at Ohio 'Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio, being a student in that institution from September, 1897, until June, 1901. Before completing his emirs̊ at that college, he was called away because of the death of his father. After assisting his mother at home he went to Kirksville, 'Missouri, and took up the study of osteopathy in the American School of Osteopathy, from which school he was graduated in June. 1904, at the age of twenty-six years. In his professional career, Doctor Martin was very proficient as well as successful. During the first year in his profession he practiced at Mt. Sterling. Ohio, then removing to Xenia, Ohio, where he built up a large practice. remaining there for a period of ten years, until 1915, and has now returned to Mt. Sterling, Ohio, .where he intends to remain but a short time, later locating on his farm, the home of his parents and grandparents, where he will superintend his agricultural interests. On December 24, 1902,' Dr. Joseph Spencer Martin was married to Jessie Maxey, Who was born' in' 1881, in Stokes township, Madison county, Ohio, the daughter of Stephen and Anna (Gaskill) Maxey, both natives of Ohio. Her grandfather, John Maxey, was commissioner of Madison county when the first court house was constructed, as was also Doctor Martin's grandfather, Benjamin Harrison. A somewhat MADISON COUNTY, OHIO - 797 remarkable coincidence occurred in the earlier history of the Martin and Maxey families, when, it is related, the grandfather of Jessie Maxey was converted at one of the meetings conducted by Rev. Jacob Martin. Jessie Maxey attended the district and high schools at South Solon, Ohio, and later became a student at Wittenberg College, at Springfield, Ohio. After receiving a thorough education, she taught school in Range township, Madison county, and in Payette county for a period of four years, until her marriage. To the union of Dr. Joseph Spencer Martin and Jessie (Maxey) Martin two children have been born, Joseph Spencer, born on March 21, 1906, and Marjorie Maxey, born on October 7, 1907. True to his early training, Doctor Martin is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Politically, he affiliates with the Republican party. Whatever the future may have in store, the present, at least, is secure for him and his happy family. He has been a faithful son; a kind and considerate husband and father ; a comprehensive man in his professional and business occupations. PEARL J. STODDARD. Pearl J. Stoddard, farmer, Rosedale, Madison county, was born on January 16, 1870, in Pike township, Madison county, and is a son of Orlo and Eliza (Curl) Stoddard. He was reared on a farm in Madison county, where he attended the public schools of Rosedale, Ohio. Mr. Stoddard has always given his best efforts to his agricultural interests, leaving nothing uncared for that materially concerned the general outcome of his business. Politically, he is a Democrat, but has never sought political office. In religion, he is a member of the Union church at Rosedale, of which he is one of the trustees. Orlo Stoddard, the father of the subject of this sketch, was born in 1823, in Vermont, coming with his parents to Ohio in 1829, and settling in Champaign county. His wife, Eliza (Carl) Stoddard, was born in Champaign county. They were married in Ohio. and bought a farm, where they lived until 1869, when they sold the old place and came to Madison county, where they bought a farm north of Rosedale, where they lived until the death of Mr. Stoddard. They were the parents of twelve children—seven of whom are living, namely : Rose, Josephine, C. L., Edward M., Pearl J., Nell and. Alta. Mrs. Stoddard, the mother of our subject, is living in 1915. Pearl J. Stoddard was united in marriage, January 2, 1895, with Margaret Roseberry, daughter of E. T. and Mary E. (Carter) Roseberry. She was born on September 20, 1871, in Rosedale, Ohio. E. T. Roseberry, the father of Mrs. Pearl J. Stoddard, was married to Mary E. Carter, daughter of Doctor Carter. His parents, Michael and Elizabeth Rosberry, came from Pennsylvania. E. T. and Mary E. (Carter) Roseberry were the parents of ten children, nine of whom are living in 1915: Mrs. Effie Morgride, of Darby township; F. M., of Pike township; Mrs. May R. Stoddard, of Irwin, Ohio; Margaret; C. A..; Mrs. Neltie King, of Pike township; Joseph C.; John R., of Rosedale; and Bess R., wife of N. W. Harter, professor of mathematics. at Thiel College, Pennsylvania. Margaret was educated in the public schools of Rosedale, Ohio. E. T. Roseberry was second lieutenant in Company C, One Hundred and Thirty-fourth Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Michael Roseberry, the paternal grandfather of Mrs. Pearl J. Stoddard, was a soldier died in the War of 1812. Mr. Stoddard is a worthy representative of the citizenship of Ake township, where he has given efficient service as township assessor. In summing up the character of the subject of this sketch, progress and a high 798 - MADISON COUNTY, OHIO. sense of honest business methods have very prominently figured as the keynote. Mr. Stoddard has found himself steadily and surely advancing in his individual affairs, as a result of his determination to keep abreast with improved agricultural interests, leaving behind those less active and less energetic along the highway of life. LEROY WILSON. Leroy Wilson, farmer, Plain City, Canaan township, Madison county, was born on May 3, 1888, on "Cedar Grove Farm," where he now resides. and is a son of William and Mary (Slyh) Wilson. He was reared in Plain City, Ohio, by his sister, Ella, his mother having died when he was eighteen months old. His early education was received in the public schools, after which he entered the high school, and later the Wittenberg College, at Springfield, Ohio. After finishing at school, Mr Wilson took up the vocation of a farmer, which he has followed ever since, and in which he has been eminently successful. His splendid property, located in Canaan township, is located six miles north of West Jefferson and six miles south of Plain City, and consists of four hundred and thirty acres. Politically, Mr. Wilson is a stanch Republican, while his religious membership is with the Presbyterian church at Plain City, of which he is a regular attendant. His fraternal alliance is with the Alpha Tau Omega. William Wilson, father of the subject of this sketch, was a son of William Wilson, Sr., who owned a large tract of land. William Wilson, Jr., was born in Canaan township, on the old Wilson homestead, and inherited fifteen hundred acres of land from his father. He was united in marriage with Mary Slyh, by whom he had two children: Ella, who became the wife of Ernest Beach, of Plain City, Ohio, and Leroy. William Wilson, Sr., the paternal grandfather, was the possessor of great wealth. and owned thousands of acres of valuable land, of which he willed fifteen hundred acres to each of his six children. Leroy Wilson was united in marriage, January 16, 1912, with Ruth Evans, daughter of Rev. F. M. Evans. She was born in 1892 in Bowersville, Ohio, and attended the London high school, of which she is a graduate, and finished school at Ohio Wesleyan University. This union has been blest with one daughter, Ella Mae, who was born on September 1, 1914. Rev. F. M. Evans, father of Mrs. Leroy Wilson, is a minister of the Methodist Episcopal church, and is district superintendent of the Marietta district. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson are young and energetic people, and honorable citizens of Madison comity, Ohio. GEORGE M. VAN DYKE. George M. Van Dyke, a self-made and enterprising farmer, who owns the old Potee farm of one hundred and sixty-eight acres two and one-half miles west of Summerford, was born in Pickaway county, Ohio, April 19, 1866. At the age of one year, Mr. Van Dyke was brought to Madison county, Ohio, by his parents, Isaac and Nancy (Allendra) Van Dyke, both of whom were natives of Ohio. They settled in Range township, where Isaac Van Dyke died in 1884. He was a tenant farmer. His widow is still living in Van Wert county, and is now past the age of eighty-six. They had a family of ten children, all of whom lived to maturity and six of whom are now living, but only two, George M. and Eturra, are living in Madison county. The latter is the wife of Daniel Hill, of Lafayette. Isaac and Nancy Ara Dyke had but two sons, George M. and Peter. The latter is engaged in the manufacture of pine lumber at Shreveport, Louisiana. When Mr. Van Dyke was eighteen years of age, his father died and he worked MADISON COUNTY, OHIO - 799 on the farm by the month at fifteen dollars a month for ten years. At the end of that time he had his wages increased to twenty dollars a month. He had saved about five hundred dollars and owned a good horse and buggy at the end of this time. Three of the ten years Mr. Van Dyke worked for Bryan Flynn. On March 7, 1895, George M. Van Dyke was married to Minnie Crawford, the daughter of James and Sarah (Coberley) Crawford, who was born in Paint township. Mrs. Van Dyke's father is still living. After his marriage, George M. Van Dyke became the foreman for Colonel Pettyman, and took charge of twenty-six hundred acres of land. He also had seventeen families to look after. He worked as "riding boss" for four years and received, during that time, one dollar a day with house rent. Colonel Pettyman was a good man for whom to work. After working as foreman for four years, Mr. Van Dyke rented three hundred and sixty acres of land of Colonel Pettyman for four years longer. He was aggressive in his methods and the management of his farm and made good in a large degree. Afterwards he operated the Fifer farm and also the Judge Duncan farm, of four hundred acres, for nine years. During the latter period, he was heavily interested in stock raising and fed many horses, cattle and hogs. In 1912 Mr. Van Dyke bought the old Potee farm and is now engaged in raising Percheron horses and Chester White hogs. He feeds all of his crop to the stock and, in addition to what he raises, buys considerable grain. Since buying the Potee farm, Mr. Van Dyke has moved and rebuilt the barn and installed a cement floor and many other improvements. The place is now known as "Elm Spring Stock Farm." For a number of years George M. Van Dyke kept a number of running horses and, although he found it exciting sport, he made no progress financially, since it was necessary to be a liberal spender when winning. Mr. and Mrs. Van Dyke have been the parents of two children. Glenn and Ray, both of whom live at home with their parents. Ray is a student in the London high school and will graduate with the class of 1916. As a Democrat, Mr. Van Dyke has held several township offices in Paint township. Fraternally, he is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Free and Accepted Masons, the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Daughters of Rebekah. In the Odd Fellows he has passed all of the chairs, and is past chief patriarch of London Encampment No. 126. Mr. Van Dyke is a member of Oak Run Grange. Mrs. Van Dyke is also a member of the Daughters of Rebekah. JACOB H. BOGARD. To be born into this world as one of fifteen children, and without help or inheritance work out a considerable measure of success, seems a difficult undertaking, but Jacob H. Bogard, of Sedalia. Madison county, Ohio, has successfully accomplished that which would have been deemed an impossible task by one of lesser ability and strength of character. Jacob H. Bogard was one of fifteen children born to Austin and Lavina (Van Gundy) Bogard, eleven of whom are living at the present time. He was born on January 26, 1872, in Ross county, Ohio, and what little education be received was gleaned from the district schools of that section. On account of the unusual size of the family, Jacob H. Bogard was compelled to assist in the support of his brothers and sisters, and at the age of fifteen years he gave up his school work and began his agricultural duties on the home place, which occupied a period of six years. Remaining at home until some of his brothers were old enough to take his place, Jacob H. Bogard then hired out as a farm hand and continued at this until his marriage, five years later. Austin Bogard, the father, was born in Hancock county, Ohio, during the year of