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JOSEPH BIDWELL. farmer. P. O. Rosedale. Elisha and Dorotha Bidwell, parents of the subject of this sketch, settled in Madison County about the year 1814. To them were born seventeen children, eight of whom are now living, viz.. Mahlon S., Addison, Nathan. Mary, Jackson, Augustus, Leonard and Joseph. They remained in Madison County until their decease. Joseph Bidwell, subject of this sketch, was born September 6, 1832, in Canaan Township. Madison County. In November, 1859, he married Miss Lucetta J. Morse, daughter of Isaac and Lois Morse, by whom he has two children- Ellsworth and Jennie. She died in February, 1868. He again was married in February. 1573. to Martha J. Paugh, daughter of Solomon and Roxanna Paugh. To them have been born two children, viz.: Walter and Clarence. Mr. Bidwell is a member of the F. & A. M. Lodge at Plain City, and the owner of 159 acres of land. He resides in the southeastern portion of Pike Township.

DARIUS J. BURNHAM, farmer and stock-dealer. P. O. Rosedale, a prominent young farmer of Pike Township was born April 6, 1848 in Madison County, Ohio. His parents are John H. and Salina (Fullington) Burnham. He, in his youth, received a good English education, and on October 4, 1876, he married Miss :Mattie L. Burnham, daughter of Henry and Eveline Burnham, of Monroe Township, this county, whose sketch appears in this work. Mr. Burnham has a fine farm of 515 acres, upon which he built a very desirable and commodious residence.

JAMES P. CARTER, merchant and stock-dealer, P. O. Rosedale, Vinton M. Carter. father of the subject of this sketch, was born in Loudoun County, Va., July 12. 1812. and when nine years old, with his parents, came to Belmont County, Ohio, where he remained until the time of his removal to Madison County. He married Margaret Harper, by whom he had thirteen children-eight now living. In 1863, he located at Liverpool, where he now resides, and where he has practiced medicine several years. James P. Carter, our subject. was born May 21, 1842, in Belmont County. Ohio, and received a good common school education. In August, 1862, he enlisted in the Fifty-second Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Army of the Cumberland, and participated in the battle of Perryville, under Gen. Buell; Chickamauga, under Gen. Rosecrans, and at Mission Ridge under Gens. Thomas and Sherman. At a still later period he was engaged under Sherman in the battle of Snake Creek Gap, and the taking of Rome. He was also engaged in the battle of Kenesaw Mountain. Shortly after the latter battle, he was taken ill, owing to severe exposure, and was conveyed to Chattanooga Hospital, thence to Nashville, and later to Louisville Hospital. Having regained his health he was sent to Chicago, where he was honorably discharged in July, 1865. His parents having moved to Liverpool, Madison County, in 1863, after his discharge, he also came to Liverpool. For two and one-half years prior to his marriage, he studied medicine and dentistry, one year with Dr. Armstrong. of London, and the remainder of the time with his father at Liverpool. He, however, never entered into the practice of his profession. In August, 1867, he married Miss Nettie A. Fox, daugh-

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ter of John and Elizabeth Fox. To them have been born three children. viz.: Maud, born November 10, 1869; Lizzie, born December 26, 1871, and Fred., born September 19. 1876. After his marriage. for eight years, in connection with stock-raising, he farmed in Pike Township, and from that time since has been engaged in raising and dealing in stock. He is at present stock-dealing, as a partner of Mr. Walter A. Dunn, of Somerford Township. In April, 1880, he entered into the mercantile business in Liverpool and has established a good trade, his sales amounting to about $10,000 per annum. Mr. Carter has served as Justice of the Peace in Pike Township for twelve years, and Assessor four years.

JEREMIAH COONAN, retired farmer, P. O. Rosedale. Our subject of this sketch was born in January, 1837, in Kings County, Ireland. Hip parents were Thomas and Mary Coonan. In December, 1848, he emigrated to America, and arrived here in the following February, by way of New Orleans: he came to Cincinnati, where he remained one year, and then went to Dayton, Ohio. where he remained a short time, after which he went to Springfield and remained a short period. From Springfield he came to Liverpool. Madison County, where he now resides. In 1853, his parent., emigrated to America and came to Springfield, Ohio, where his father died: his mother then came to Liverpool, Madison County, where she remained until her decease. She had been twice married, her first husband, Mr. Ed ward Ferns, dying in Ireland. Mr. Coonan is a man of reliable character. and in a business transaction he always performs his part as per contract. He is a Democrat, and a member of the Catholic Church.

WILLIAM GUY, farmer, P. O. Rosedale. was born December 6,1803, in Caledonia County. Vt. In 1814. with his parents, James and Polly Gay. he came to Ohio. They first located in what is now known as Union Township, Union County, where they remained six years, when they settled in Monroe Township, Madison County, where his father died in 1827. His mother survived her husband about ten years, she having died in 1837. They were the parents of seven children, of whom three are now living-William, James and Jane. In March, 1828, our subject married Miss Adelaide Fullington, born September 16, 1810, and daughter of George and Rebecca Fullington. To them have been born nine children. six of whom are now living-Edwin A.. born November 17, 1820; Henry C., born October 28, 1832; Mary J., born July 13, 1835, and died May 26, 1880: William H.. born May 2, 1838; Lewis F., born April 3, 1841, and died November 14, 1843; Charles W., born November 8, 1843; Rebecca A.. born January 13, 1847, and died February 28. 1877; Clara A., born August 14, 1850, and Walter F., born August 19, .1854. After his marriage, he located on the same farm at present occupied by him in the western portion of Pike Township. Mr. Guy has served as Justice of the Peace in Pike Township three terms, and he has also served as Township Trustee. He is the owner of 475 acres of land in a fine state of cultivation, and 'on which are good and substantial buildings, making it one of the pleasant farms in the township.

HENRY C. GUY. farmer and stock-dealer, P. O. -Mechanicsburg, was born October 28, 1832. in Pike Township. Madison County. In his youth, he was trained to the pursuits of farming, in which he is now engaged. He received a good common school education, and on October 28, 1860, married Miss Eliza A. Bradley, daughter of James L. and Betsy Bradley. To them have been born four children-Rolla B., William H., James C. and Cora 31 Mr. Guy has from his youth up been a resident of

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Pike Township. In 1857, he went to England and France for the Darby Plains Importing Co., and imported English draft and Norman horses. In 1870. he again went to England and Scotland. and imported Clydesdale horses for the Guy Company. For many years, Mr. Guy has been engaged in stock raising and dealing. He has served as Trustee of Pike Township. and as Justice of the Peace. and is the owner of 526 acres of land. He has also in Canaan Township 100 acres. The parents of Mr. Guy are Will. ram and Adelaide, a venerable couple. advanced in years. and of whom we have made mention in this history.

NEWTON HUNT, farmer P. O. Rosedale. Lester Hunt, father of the subject of this sketch, was born in Connecticut, and when about twenty years of age emigrated to Madison County, Ohio. He married Aurilla Fenner, by whom he had three children-Newton, Pembroke and Asa. Shortly I after the date of his marriage, he settled near where our subject now resides. and after living a number of years on the homestead farm he moved to Liverpool, where he located for three years: and from thence moved to Mechanicsburg, where he now resides. He has served as Trustee and Justice of the Peace in Pike Township. Newton Hunt. subject of this sketch, was born January 20. 1840, in Madison County; he was reared to manhood on a farm, and received a rudimentary education in a district school. In May, 1859, he married Adella Lane. born July 31, 1843, by whom he had one chid-Fillmore, born September 30, 1800. She died February 13, 1864. By his second wife. Mary Ann Burson. born August 23, 1840, he had two children-Walter D., born September 26, 1865, and Capitola B., born November 26, 1867; she died September 21, 1870. For his third wife he married Sarah King, born June 20, 1832. by whom he had one child. which died in infancy. Mrs. Hunt's parents were Henry King, born March 15, 1787, and Catharine (Foose) King. They were married in Pennsylvania and had eleven children, three of whom are now living-Henry J., Hannah and Sarah. In 1823, they located in Ross County, where they remained until 1827, when they came to Pike Township. Madison County, where they remained until their decease, he in November 1869 and she in December 1880. Our subject has always been a resident of Madison County, with the exception of two years. one year spent in Mechanicsburg. Champaign County. and one year in Franklin County. He is a member of the F. & A M. Lodge at Mechanicsburg, and at present is serving as Trustee of Pike Township.

ORAMELL KENNEDY, farmer, P. O. Rosedale. John Kennedy, father of the subject of this sketch, was born in November 1802, in Pennsylvania, and, when two years old, with his parents emigrated to Union County. Ohio, where they located near what is now known as Milford Centre, and where his parents remained until their decease. John was there reared amid the scenes of pioneer life, and in his youth he received but a rudimentary education. In 1824, he married Betsy Morse, born July 7, 1797. in Kent County, R. L and by this union had an issue of six children-Mary A.. Oramell, Joseph, Eliza J., Matilda and Huldah H., the latter three of whom are deceased. The parents of Betsy (Morse) Kennedy were Joseph and Rheuma Morse. with whom, accompanied by the Farnham family, she emigrated to Ohio. Her parents first located for three years in Union County, then came to Pike Township, Madison County, and for five years located on the farm now known as the Joseph King homestead. From thence they returned to Union County, where. they remained until their decease. She was one of the first girls employed in cotton spinning in the Dennison Cotton Factory,

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at Providence, R. I.. which, it is said. was the second one built in the United States, which is an historical item of some importance. After their marriage, they remained in Union County for a short time. when they came to Madison County, in which county, after living in different portions many years, they finally settled in 1850 in Pike Township where they remained until Mr. Kennedy's decease. During the latter portion of his life, he endured great suffering, and died June 4, 1864. In February, 1872, his widow married Mr. Ralston Williams, who died in February, 1877. In July, 1877. she was stricken with paralysis. from which time until the date of her death she had but feeble health. On July 14, 1882. she quietly passed away at the home of our subject. Oramell Kennedy, subject of this sketch, was born August 27, 1830, in Pike Township. Madison County; he was reared to man's estate on a farm and received a good common school education. On October 27, 1854, he married Miss Ariel Lyon. born May 31. 1837, by whom he has six children-Alfred V., born August 10, 1855 ; Rebecca E., born April 1, 1857 ; Swaim, born March 25, 1850; Nancy, born August 20. 1861 ; John. born August 19, 1863; and William, born October 12. 1866. Davis Lyon, father of Mrs. Kennedy, was a native of Vermont, and when one year old, with his parents, he came to Union County, Ohio, where his father remained until a short time prior to his decease, having died at the home of one of his sons in Iowa. He married Martha A. Cox, by whom he had three children, one of whom is now living-Ariel. After their marriage, they settled in Logan County, Ohio. where they spent the remainder of their days. In 1855, our subject with his family settled where he now resides, in the eastern portion of Pike Township. having been a resident of Union County ten years prior to his removal to Madison County. He has served as Trustee of Pike Township. also as School Director, and is the owner of twenty-four acres of land in Union County, and two hundred and eighty-one acres in Pike Township, Madison County. His homestead farm is in a tine state of cultivation, and he has built thereon a fine and commodious residence, making for his family a pleasant home.

PERLEY M. KEYES, farmer, P. O. Plain City. Loren Keyes, father of the subject of this sketch, was born May 3. 1801, in New Hampshire, and when seventeen years of age, with his parents, Ephriam and Esther Keyes, he emigrated to Union County Ohio, where his father remained until his decease. In December, 1822 he married Miss Lydia A. Morse, born March 11, 1804, and daughter of Joseph and Rheuma Morse. To them were born twelve children, eight of whom are now living, viz.: Perley M.. Lydia E., Esther A., Elizabeth A.. Jeannette A.. Josephine A., Albert L. and William H. For two years subsequent to their marriage, they resided in Union County, when they settled in Pike Township, Madison County, where his widow now resides. He departed this life in December. 1862 or 186:3, the exact time of his decease not being obtainable. He had served as Justice of the Peace in Pike Township, and was respected by all who knew him. Perley M. Keyes, our subject, was born November 13, 1832, in Pike Township. Madison County. and from his youth up has been engaged in agricultural pursuits. On August 17, 1865, he married Miss Rose J. Bigelow. born December 11, 1846, and a daughter of Eliplus and Eliza J. Bigelow. By this union there has been an issue of three children-Loren, born July 8, 1866; Orville E., born November 27. 1848. and Lydia A.. born May 22, 1871. Mrs. Keyes. having with her devoted husband enjoyed for nearly fifteen years a life of ace and contentment. died on April 29, 1882. Politically, Mr. Keyes is

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Republican. and he is the owner of 109 acres of land on which he resides, in the northeastern portion of Pike Township.

JOSEPH KING, deceased, was born March 6, 1811, in Pennsylvania. and when twelve years of age, with his parents, Henry and Catherine King. emigrated to Ross County. Ohio, where they remained five years. From Ross County they came to Pike Township. Madison County. and settled on the farm at present occupied by our subject's widow. In his father', family there were eleven children, including himself, three of whom are now living, viz.: Hannah. Sarah M. and Henry J. The subject of this sketch in his youth received but a rudimentary education, and on December 24, 1859, he married Miss Amanda M. Tarpenning, who was born August 27, 1826. in Union County, Ohio. She was the daughter of Lawrence Tarpenning, a native of New York State, and Mary A. Tarpenning, a native of Pennsylvania. This union was blessed with five children, viz.: Ellen, born October 27, 1561; Emma, born January 10, 1864; Abigail, born November 28, 1865; Benjamin, born September 4. 1867, and one child died in it: fancy. Mr. King had served as Justice of the Peace in the township, and also held other township offices. In him the needy found a warm friend, for he always extended to them his helping hand. Besides his benevolence, he was at all times hospitable. and treated his guests with courtesy and respect. In his death his children lost a loving parent, and his bereaved widow an indulgent husband. He departed this life June 27. 18 79. beloved and respected by all who knew him. He left to his family 804 acres of land.

WILLIAM A. MORSE, farmer. P. O. Plain City, was born September 17, 1831, at Milford Centre, Union Co., Ohio. His parents were Ray G. Morse, a native of Rhode Island, and Sarah Morse. a native of Pennsylvania. The former when a boy, with his parents, emigrated to Union County, Ohio. Our subject remained in Union County until he reached the years of manhood. On January 18, 1857, he married Miss Caroline McAdams. born February 9, 1835, and to them have been born four children, one now living, Wallace C.. born November 7, 1857. The parents of Mrs. Morse were Archibald Neadam born January 27, 1812, in Champaign County, Ohio. and Almira (Kimball) McAdams, born in Vermont June S. 1806; they were married in December. 1832, in Champaign County, where they remained until their decease. They were the parents of eight children, four of whom are now living, viz.. Caroline, Nathaniel. Perry and Almira. Mrs. McAdams died July 19, 1846, and in October, 1847, he married Catherine Dean. by whom he had one child, Maria. He departed this life in February, 1848. Our subject after his marriage settled where he now resides, in the northeastern portion of Pike Township, Madison County. Politically, he is a Republican, and he is the owner of 150 acres of land.

JOSEPH F. MUMMA, farmer, P. O. Mechanicsburg. The subject of this sketch was born December 2, 1856, in Montgomery County, Ohio. His parents are Joseph and Mary Mumma, of Champaign County. He was reared to manhood on a farm, and received a good common school education. When ten years old-with his parents-he came to Champaign County, anal located in Union Township, where they remained several years. when they moved to Goshen Township and located near Mechanicsburg, where his parents now reside. They had nine children, eight of whom are now living-Sarah J., Ella, Caroline, William, Mattie, Elizabeth, Abraham and our subject. On December 10, 1879, he was united in marriage to Miss Calhe Davis, an estimable lady, and the daughter of Samuel C. and Jane Davis.

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of Champaign County. In April, 1881, Mr. Mumma settled where he now lives in the western portion of Pike Township.

GEORGE W. NEWMAN, farmer and merchant, P. O. Mechanicsburg. Among the many enterprising families of Madison County there are none whose records are more worthy of perpetuation in the history of Madison County than the Newmans. George W. Newman, a prominent citizen of Pike Township. was born October 3, 1818. in Ross County, Ohio. His father, Nathaniel F., was a native of Virginia, and his mother. Elizabeth (Lawrence) Newman, was a native of Delaware. In 1836, with his parents, our subject came to Madison County, and settled in Pike Township, where they remained until their decease, his father October 6, 1865, and his mother July 28. 1866. They had four children -Henry L ., George W., John and Mary (deceased). Our subject had the advantages of obtaining but a meager education in his youth, but by constant reading and study he has made himself familiar with many important topics of his day. On December 30, 1841, he married Miss Martha Morse, born May 24, 1822, and a daughter of Caleb and Hulda Morse. To them have been born eight children-Anne, born January 23. 1843; Lafayette, born November 2'i, 1844; Caleb. born September 11, 1846; George, born March 21, 1849; Frank, born April 2, 1851; Walter, born December 22, 1852; Addie, born May 27, 1856; and Charles. born October 28, 1858. In 1859, Mr. Newman settled where he at present resides, near Liverpool. For an example of industry. perseverance and economy, our subject may be taken as a very striking one; for, after marriage, according to his own statement, "he had comparatively nothing" with which to start on the rugged journey of life; but, by continual toil and close application to his business, he continued to prosper and add to the scanty store with which he began, until to-day he is the owner of 360 acres of land, and has one of the finest homesteads in the county. He is engaged in the mercantile business at Mechanicsburg. having a fine store, and he has established a good trade. He has served as Trustee of Pike Township, and has also been Clerk and Director of the public school in his district for fourteen years. For nearly forty years, our subject enjoyed the happiness of wedded life, when, on September 6, 1881, death entered his happy home and called away his life companion.

LAFAYETTE NEWMAN, farmer and stock dealer, P. O. Mechanicsburg. Lafayette Newman, a prominent young farmer, was born November 26, 1843. in Pike Township. Madison Co.. Ohio. He is a son of George W. and Martha Newman, deceased. This gentleman has been reared on a farm, and received a good common-school education. For a short time he taught school in Pike Township. On October 15, 1871, he married Miss Eliza J. Rutan, daughter of David and Magdalena Rutan. By this union there has been an issue of three children-Magdalena, Martha and Herbert. Shortly after his marriage, Mr. Newman settled on a farm, about one mile northwest of Mechanicsburg, Champaign County. where he remained nine and one half years. From thence he located in the western portion of Pike Township, Madison County, where he still resides. He is a man of a retiring and unassuming nature. Politically, he is a Democrat. He is also a man of strictly temperate habits, and the owner of 161 acres of land in a good state of cultivation.

CALEB L. NEWMAN. farmer. P. O. Mechanicsburg. was born September 11, 1846 in Union Township, Union County: he is one of the sons of George W. Newman and Martha Newman. deceased. Having received a good common school education and a short experience in teaching

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he entered, in the fall of 1866, Wittenberg College at Springfield, this State, which institution he attended two years; for five months during the latter part of 1868 and the beginning of 1869, he taught as Principal of the Milford Centre graded school in Union County. On April 7, 1869, he married Miss Ollie Reed, born November 3, 1848, and daughter of Robert D. and Olive Reed. This union has been blessed with two children-Clarence R., born August 19, 1874, and Robert D., born August 30, 1878. After his marriage, for six years he remained in Union County, and for a short time taught school; from thence he went to Mechanicsburg, Champaign County, where for one year he was engaged in the mercantile business. In the spring of 1876. he located in the western portion of Pike Township, Madison County, where he at present resides. In 1882, he was elected Trustee of Pike Township in which capacity he now officiates; he is the owner of 200 acres of land in a fine state of cultivation and upon which are built fine and substantial buildings, making it not only a pleasant home, but one of the most pleasantly located and finest farms in Madison County. 11r. Newman is a strong advocate of prohibition. He has been for a young man quite successful in business.

CHARLES PHELLIS, farmer and stock-dealer. P. O. Rosedale. Among the many leading and enterprising citizens of Madison County, we take pleasure in representing in this work the subject of this sketch. He was born September 8, 1814 in Butler County, Ohio; his parents were Thomas and Margaret Phellis. When six years old, his father died, and when nine his mother also died. Shortly after the death of his father, he went to live with a farmer and friend. Mr. Asa Phillips. with whom he removed to Hamilton County, and located near Cincinnati. When ten years old, with Mr. Phillips he came to Goshen Township, Champaign County, where they remained four years. when they came to Pike Township, Madison County, where he remained with Mr. Phillips until he was twenty-two years of age. On November 20, 1836, he married Miss Abigail Fullington, daughter of George and Rebecca Fullington; she, after enjoying for nearly a quarter of a century a life of peace and tranquillity with her devoted husband, departed this life November 20, 1860. In the spring of 1837, Mr. Phellis bought of the Fullington heirs 300 acres of land, and by his industry, economy and perseverance, kept adding to his first purchase until at the present time he is the owner of 3,000 acres of land in Madison, and Union Counties, the greater portion of which, however, lies in Madison County. In 1853, with Messrs. Jonathan Farrar. of Madison County. and B. B. Browning, of Clark County, as agents for the company in which they were stockholders, went to England and imported a fine lot of both Short Horn cattle and long wool sheep; prior to and since that time. Mr. Phellis has been quite extensively enraged in stock-raising; he has served as Clerk and Trustee of Pike Township, also as Justice of the Peace several years; and for sixteen years served as County Commissioner. It seems that those township and county offices were but stepping stones to others, to which is attached a greater responsibility, as will be shown by his subsequent official career. In 1855 and 1856, he served as a member of the Ohio Legislature: in 1870 and 1871, he served as a member of the State Board of Equalization, and in 1873 he served as a delegate in the Convention held to revise and amend the Ohio State Constitution, at Columbus. and subsequently at Cincinnati, to which city the Convention had adjourned. In the fall of 1872, he served as a Presidential Elector, at

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the time of Gen. Grant's re-election, having been elected from the Eighth Congressional District to represent that district in that convention.

CHARLES PHELLIS. JR., farmer and stock-dealer, P. O. Rosedale. Charles Phellis, Jr., was born January 9, 1845, in Hamilton County, Ohio. His parents were Jacob and Marilda Phellis, to whom were born eight children, seven now living. Jacob died in Butler County in 1848; his widow survives him, and at present resides in Butler County. When nine years of age, our subject came to Pike Township, Madison County, to live with his uncle, Charles Phellis, whose sketch appears in this work, and with whom he remained until he reached the years of manhood. After receiving a rudimentary education, when sixteen years old he entered the Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware, which institution he attended one year, when the war of the rebellion broke out. He then withdrew from the university and in July, 1801, enlisted in Company D, Sixty-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry Army of the Cumberland. and remained in the service ten months receiving an honorable discharge in May, 1862. and returning in somewhat feeble health. In the fall of 1862, he again entered the Ohio Wesleyan University, and this time he remained two years, leaving the institution at the close of his sophomore year. On October 5, 1869, he married Miss Clara A. Guy, an estimable lady, born August 14, 1850. and a daughter of William and Adelaide Guy, whose sketch appears in this work. Their union has been blessed with three children-Nellie A., born September 3, 1872; Charles W., born July 15, 1875, and Verne H., born June 10. 1881. Mr. Phellis has served as Clerk of Pike Township five years, one term as Justice of the Peace and for two years as Township Trustee. In 1880, he was elected County Commissioner, in which capacity he now officiates. In the management of his farming duties, Mr. Phellis has everything done in the most orderly and advantageous manner. He is of a pleasant, hospitable and entertaining nature, and a most sociable man, highly esteemed in the community.

ORLO STODDARD, farmer. P. O. Rosedale, was born March 6, 1825, in Mansfield, Vt. In 1829 with his parents, Cyrus and Aurilla Stoddard, he came to Champaign County, Ohio, and settled in Rush Township. where his parents remained until their decease, his father in March, 1844. and his mother in June, 1873. They were the parents of six children, four of whom are now living--Orlo, Asro A. B.. George W. and Clara. Our subject has from his youth up devoted his attention to agricultural pursuits. having received the rudiments of an English education in a district school. In January, 1859, he was united by marriage to Miss Eliza J. Curl, born September 16, 1838. an estimable young lady and daughter of William E. and Elizabeth Curl. To them have been born twelve children, viz.: Rosa. born August 26, 1856; Josie. born December 17, 1858; Cyrus, born May 29, 1863; Clara. born May 18, 1864; Edwin, born December 28, 1868. Pearl, born January 10, 1870: Nellie, born July 7, 1876; Altie, horn April 24, 1879; Douglass, born August 16, 1861, died June, 1863; Sherman, born March 14, 1866. died March 13, 1876; Walter. born January 1, 1868, died March 15, 1876: and Samuel, born January 4, 1870, died March 17, 1876. After their marriage, they resided in Champaign County until the fall of 1868, when they came to Madison County and settled in Pike Township, where they now reside. Mr. Stoddard has been quite successful in a financial sense, and is the owner of 130 acres of land. The parents of both Mr. and Mrs. Stoddard. as well as their four deceased children, are all laid to rest in Woodstock Cemetery, Champaign County.

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Our subject had two brothers who participated in the late war of the rebellion. One fought under the Union and the other under the Confederate flag. Asro A. B., who was living in one of the Southern States at the breaking out of the war, enlisted in a Mississippi regiment and participated in several prominent battles. At Fort Donelson, he was taken prisoner and sent to Columbus, Ohio, where he was held three months and from there was sent to Johnson's Island, where he remained but a short time, when an exchange of prisoners took place, which secured for him his release. He again enlisted in the Confederate army, and was again taken prisoner at the fall of Vicksburg. Receiving his freedom a second time, again he re-enlisted and served until the close of the war. At the siege of Atlanta, he received a wound in his head, which, for a time, was thought would prove fatal. At, the close of the war, he surrendered as a first lieutenant in and with Gen. Johnston's army. George W. Stoddard enlisted as a Corporal in the Union army among the first after the call made by the Government for volunteers in Champaign County. He continued in the service until the close of the war, having participated in the battles of Shiloh, Chickamauga, the firs'. battle at Bull Run and numerous others of minor importance. At the close of the war, he received, as a Captain, an honorable discharge.

CORNELIUS VANNESS, farmer, P. O. Mechanicsburg. The subject of this sketch was born May 15, 1806, in Butler County. Ohio. He was a son of George Vanness, a Revolutionary soldier, and Elleanor Vanness. who emigrated from New Jersey to Butler County at quite an early day. To his parents were born eleven children, four of whom are now living, viz. Daniel. George, Judith and our subject. When eight years of age-with his parents-he came to Madison County. On their journey his mother died, which was an irreparable loss to the family. Having arrived here. they settled in Pike Township, near where our subject now resides, and where his father died in March, 1832. In February, 1830, he married Rebecca Bower, born April 8, 1805, and daughter of Jacob and Polly Bower To them have been born seven children six of whom are now living-Mary E., born April 30, 1832; Lucy J., born February 21, 1834; George B., born September 6, 1836; Jacob C., born December 2. 1838; Sarah E., born September 14, 1840, and died January 4. 18(33; Rebecca A., born August 11, 1843; and John L., born November 23, 1848. Mr. Vanness has, since the date of his arrival here, been a citizen of this county. He has served as Constable and School Director. He is a member of the Christian Church. in which he has for several years officiated as Deacon. He is the owner of 155 acres of land, and resides in the northwestern portion of Pike Township.

JACOB WEAVER. deceased, was born April 3, 1802, in Virginia, and when a boy, with his parents, George and Elizabeth Weaver. he emigrated to Clark County, Ohio, where they remained until about 1835, at which time they came to Pike Township, Madison County. and settled on the farm where his widow now resides. On November 7, 1837, he married Miss Mary Nagely, born September 29, 1809. To them were born seven children, viz.: Sarah, born September 3, 1838; died August. 1840; Jane, born November 20, 1842; John, born April 3, 1844; Henry, born April 20, 1847: Aaron, born April 9, 1850; Joseph, born April 20, 1854; and one child died in infancy. The parents of Mrs. Weaver were John and Elizabeth Nagely who emigrated from Virginia to Clark County, Ohio, when she was but six weeks old. They located in Clark County about eighteen years. when they rented in Madison County. They were the parents of six children, of whom four are now living--Mary, Ichabod. Aaron and Robert. Mrs. Nagely died in

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April, 1850. Her husband, prior to her decease, had gone to California, from which time all trace of him was lost. Mr. Weaver had served as Trustee and Justice of the Peace in Pike Township, and was a member of the F. & A. M. After leading a life of usefulness, he quietly passed away. respected by all who knew him, on June 24, 1861. He left to his family a large estate. His widow, who has seen nearly three-quarters of a century, survives her husband, and resides on the homestead with her son Aaron. an industrious-young man, of good standing in his community.

JOHN WEAVER, JR., farmer, P. O. Rosedale, a prominent citizen of Pike Township, was born April 3, 1844, in Madison Count, Ohio. His parents are Jacob Weaver. deceased, and Mary Weaver, whose sketch appears in this history. After receiving a rudimental education, he entered, in the fall of 1862, the Ohio Wesleyan University. which institution he attended one year. In the fall of 1863 and winter of 1864, he attended the Iron City Commercial College, at Pittsburgh. Penn., for perhaps four months, when his services were demanded at home. On September 22. 1870, he was united in marriage to Miss Anna S. Burnham, a lady of culture and refinement, and a daughter of John H. Burnham. formerly of Madison County, but now residing in Champaign County. Mr. Weaver has for many years in connection with his farming, been engaged in stock dealing and shipping. He is the owner of 861 acres of tillable land.

HENRY CLAY YEASEL, blacksmith. Rosedale, one of the prominent business men of Liverpool, was born December 13, 1853, in Clark County, Ohio. His parents are Abraham and Frances Yeasel. Our subject was reared on a farm until nearly fifteen years of age, at which time he came to Mechanicsburg, Champaign County, and with his uncle, C. C. Barr, began the trade of blacksmithing. He remained with his uncle three and one-half years. He then went to Springfield, where he remained several months. From Springfield he returned to Mechanicsburg, at which place he remained nearly three years. On September 19, 1872, he was united in marriage to Hiss Josephine Kemmington, daughter of Edward and Catherine Kemmington, of Mechanicsburg. By this union there has been an issue of two children-Lizzie M. and Walter P. In 1878, Mr. Yeasel located at Liverspool, Madison County. In his business line, he does all kinds of general blacksmithing, and, being a first-class workman, deserves the good patronage which he enjoys from the citizens in his locality.