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STEVEN ANDERSON, farmer, P. O. Mt. Sterling, was born in Kentucky May 23, 1808. He was the son of Thomas and Rebecca Anderson, both natives of Virginia. When about three months old, with them he was brought to Ohio. They settled in what is now known as Pleasant Township, Madison County, where they remained until their decease. Steven was reared on a farm, amid the stirring scenes of pioneer life, and received but an ordinary education. In April, 1831, he was united in marriage with Miss Margaret McCown (now deceased), by whom he had ten children, eight of whom are now living-Louisa, James, Jane R., William P., Sarah A., John W., Martha and David. About the year 1836, Mr. Anderson settled in Pleasant Township, this county, where he now resides. For twenty-one years he has served as Justice of the Peace in Pleasant Township. He is a member and Deacon of the Methodist Episcopal Church. and the owner of two hundred and six acres of land.

CHARLES H. BEALE, farmer, P. O. Mt. Sterling, was born in Virginia March 5, 1833. His parents were Stephen S. and Harriett (Elmore) Beale. When two years of age, with them he came to Madison County, Ohio. After their arrival in this county, for a short time they located in Jefferson Township, when they settled in Pleasant Township. where they remained until their decease, he in 1881, she in 1879. Five of their family of seven children are now living-Charles H. (the eldest), Mary &,. David, John W. and Smith. Our subject was reared to man's estate on a farm, and received but an ordinary English education. On June 16, 1857,

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he was united in marriage with Miss Mary E. Nye, daughter of Samuel and Jane Nye, of Pleasant Township. They have five children-William S., Clark, Stephen W., Elmer and Elva V. He has served as Trustee of Pleasant Township, and at present is officiating as one of our efficient County Commissioners. He is a member of the F. &. A. M. fraternity, and the owner of 650 acres of land in a good state of cultivation.

RICHARD N. BROWN (deceased). The subject of this sketch was born in Ross County. Ohio, October 18, 1840. His parents were Thomas W. and Martha Brown, both natives of Ohio. From his youth up he engaged in agricultural pursuits. On March 7, 1865. in Pickaway County, he was united in marriage with Miss Marinda Yates, who was born in Pickaway County March 1, 1844. and is a daughter of John Yates (deceased), and-Elizabeth Yates. Her mother at present resides with her in Pleasant Township. This union has been blessed with six children-Theodosia B., Ariel. Lina. Clement, Paul and Marl Y. In 1865, a short time after their marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Brown came to Pleasant Township and settled where she now resides in 1867. He possessed a sterling reputation. and a reliable business character. He departed this life on December 18, 1876, mourned alike by relatives and friends. In his demise, his wife and children lost a faithful husband and father. and Madison County one of her most worthy citizens. He left to his widow, who still resides at her splendid homestead in Pleasant Township, 500 acres of fine tillable land.

F. O. P. GRAYHAM, farmer, P. O. London. The subject of this sketch was born April 26, 1816, in Madison County, Ohio. He was a son of John and Lydia Grayham, both natives of Kentucky. His father. with his parents, in 1807, came to this county. Our subject was, in his youth, trained to the pursuits of agriculture, in which he is still engaged. On November 5, 1840, he married Miss Elizabeth Robison, daughter of John B. and Polly Robison. Two daughters- Mary and Lydia- are the fruits of this union. After his marriage, for several years, he settled on his father's farm, now owned by Lemuel P. Loofbourrow. Later he settled where he now resides, in the northern portion of Pleasant Township. He has served as Trustee of Pleasant Township, and for three years officiated as an Infirmary Director. He is the owner of 286 acres of valuable land. and a member of the Christian Church.

CHRISTIAN HANAWALT, Postmaster and Notary Public, Mt. Sterling, was born April 1, 1833, in Ross County, Ohio. He was a son of John Hanawalt, a native of Pennsylvania. and Mary Hanawalt, a native of Maryland. At the age of fourteen, he was apprenticed at Chillicothe to the harness-making and saddler's trade, where he continued four years. He then went to Columbus, where he followed his trade, about six months. From there he went to Harrisburg, where he remained a short time, and where, on October 28, 1852. he married Miss Elizabeth Deyo, by whom he had seven children, two of whom are now living-John W., employed by the Government as Postal Clerk between Toledo and Columbus, and Georgie, married to McGill Mitchell. of Mt. Sterling. In 1852 our subject engaged in harness-making and saddlery at Mt. Sterling, which he continued until 1861. In 1862, with J. W. Riddle as a partner, he entered into the grocery business, under the firm title of Hanawalt & Riddle. This firm continued to transact business under the above head until 1864, when a dissolution occurred. In 1863, he was elected Justice of the Peace for Pleasant Township, the duties of which office he performed faithfully for eighteen successive years. He also for several years acted as Pension Claim Agent.

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In 1870, he was appointed, by the Government, Assistant United States Marshal, in taking the census of Madison County. In 1871, he was appointed Postmaster of Mt. Sterling, the duties of which office he has faith. fully discharged up to the present time. Politically, he is a Republican, in the ranks of which party he has been an earnest worker for many years. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and of the F.. & A. M., and of the I. O. O. F. societies.

DAVID HEATH, farmer, P. O. Mt. Sterling. This venerable old gentleman was born in December, 1800, in Ross County. this State. His parents were Joseph and Jane Heath. He was reared amid the scenes of pioneer life, in Ross County, until about fifteen years of age, at which time with his parents he moved to Franklin County, where they located four years. Thence with them he came to Madison County. He, like his pioneer sire, has seen and endured many of the vicissitudes and trials of frontier life. In January, 1829, he was united in the bonds of matrimony with Miss Nancy Thomas, who was born October 16, 1810. She was a daughter of Joseph and Mary Thomas. With them, when a mere child, she came to Ohio. By this union there has been an issue of ten children, of whom seven are now living-Joseph. John, William, Emma, Elizabeth, Laura and Margaret. Shortly after his marriage with his estimable wife, he settled in Pleasant Township, in which township he at present resides. They are both members of the Christian Church, and honored alike by friends and relatives. Mr. Heath is the owner of 867 acres of good land. which he has acquired principally by his industry, perseverance and good management.

JOHN G. LOOFBOURROW, Cashier of Farmers' Bank, Mt. Sterling. This gentleman, the efficient Cashier of the Farmers' Bank, was born October 27. 1845, in Fayette County, Ill. His parents are Lemuel P. and Elizabeth (Graham) Loofbourrow, now of Mt. Sterling. He was reared on a farm until nineteen years of age; received a liberal English education, and for about two years engaged in teaching. He subsequently, for five years. engaged in the drug business at Mt. Sterling. At a later period, in 1874. he took a three months' course at Eastman's Business College, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. For several years he has been the genial and accommodating Cashier of the Farmers' Bank. In May, 1875 he was united in marriage with Hulda Kauffelt, daughter of Mr. N. J. D. Kauffelt-the enterprising hardware merchant of Mt. Sterling. To them have been born three children-Ross K.. Lemuel G. and John R. Mr. Loofbourrow has served as Clerk of Pleasant Township two terms, and is a member of the Presbyterian Church.

SAMUEL McCLINTICK. physician, Mt. Sterling. The subject of this sketch, a leading physician of Madison County, was born February 1, 1821. in Pickaway County. Ohio. His parents were Joseph and Elizabeth McClintick, his father a native of Ireland, and his mother of Pennsylvania. They came to Pickaway County in an early day. Our subject was reared in Pickaway County. Although he engaged in agricultural pursuits until he was twenty years of age, he succeeded in acquiring a liberal English education. At 'the above age, he began the study of medicine, spending a portion of the time with his brother. William McClintick. then at Mt. Sterling and the other portion with J. F. Wilson. then located at New Holland. Pickaway County. During the latter portion of 1844 and the beginning of 1845, for five months he attended the Ohio Medical College at Cincinnati. In April, 1845 he located at Mt. Sterling, and began the

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practice of his profession, in which he has met with abundant success. He is reliable and conscientious in the discharge of his duties, and for many years has enjoyed a large patronage. In connection with his professional duties, he also has under his control and management. a fine drug store which is largely patronized. He has served as Treasurer of Pleasant Township three years, and as such still officiates. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and of the F. & A. M. society. On May 20, 1846, he was united in marriage with Louisa C. Kauffelt. By this union there has been an issue of four children-Elizabeth A., Francenia, Letitia and Lorena.

WILLIAM F. MERCER, druggist, Mt. Sterling, was born February 27, 1847, in Ross County, Ohio. He is a son of James M. Mercer, who served in the war of the late rebellion, and died of hemorrhage on the James River, Virginia, in December, 1864, and Elizabeth Mercer, who still resides in Ross County. The earlier portion of his youth was spent in Bainbridge, Ross County, where he received a liberal English education. In May, 1862, he enlisted as a private in the Mississippi Squadron, Federal service, and served for a period of four months. On September 29. 1870, he was united in marriage with Miss Lizzie Van Buskirk, daughter of Peter and Rebecca Van Buskirk. They have one daughter-Belle, born January 25,1878. Since 1864. Mr. Mercer has been engaged more or less in different branches of trades. In March, 1882, as senior member, he formed a copartnership in the drug business with W. A. Basore, of Mt. Sterling, under the firm title W. F. Mercer & Co. Our subject has been moderately successful in business. He is a clever and agreeable gentleman, and a good salesman. He has established for himself a reliable business, and is a member of the Christian Church.

JOHN M. NICODEMUS. undertaker, Mt. Sterling, was born September 24, 1838 in Pennsylvania. His parents were John Nicodemus (deceased) and Harriet Nicodemus. When about one year old, with them he was brought to Circleville, Pickaway County. this State, where they remained until he was eighteen years of age. From thence, with them. he went to Illinois, where he remained until the breaking-out of the late civil war, and where his father died in 1862. In April. 1861, he enlisted in the Ninth Illinois Volunteer Infantry and served three months. In November, 1861 he again enlisted, this time in the Sixty-sixth Illinois Volunteer Infantry. With that regiment he participated in the engagements at Fort Henry. Fort Donelson, the terrific battle of Pittsburg Landing, Corinth, Iuka and others. He was discharged in March, 1864, at which time he re-enlisted in the Sixty-sixth Regiment. which now merged into the Illinois Veteran Volunteer Infantry. He subsequently participated in many hotly-contested fields. a few of the important ones of which were Chattanooga. the Atlanta campaign and Sherman's grand march to the sea, also the surrender of the noted confederate chief-Joseph Johnston's army. He continued in the service anti 1 July, 1865. when he received an honorable discharge. In December, 1865, he married Miss Eliza L. Bostwick. a lady of merit, by whom he has two children--Howard L. and Maud S. In 18-6, as senior partner with N . C. Bostwick. he formed a copartnership in the furniture and undertaker's business at Mt. Sterling, under the firm title of J. M. Nicodemus & Co. The business was conducted tinder the above head until April 1882. at -which time Mr. Bostwick withdrew. It is now under the entire control and management of our subject, who has dispensed with the furniture trade and confined himself entirely to the undertaking.

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He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. and also of the F. & A. M. and I. O. O. F. societies. For nine years he has served as Clerk of Pleasant Township with credit. and at this time is still serving, and for eight years has officiated as Mayor of Mt. Sterling.

ARTHUR A. PUCKET, farmer P. O. Mt. Sterling. The subject of this sketch was born at Manchester, Adams County, Ohio. May 14, 1831. He is a son of John and Catherine 31. (deceased) Pucket. His father was born in Adams County. Ohio. and when a boy, with his father. came to Highland County. where. in 1826, he married. Four of his family of seven children are yet living-Mary, Sarah J., Martha, and our subject. who is the oldest now living. After his marriage, he engaged in the tanning business until 1831, in which year he came to Mt. Sterling. this county, where he again engaged in tanning. and continued in the same many years. In 1853, he settled on the farm at present occupied by our subject. His wife died in 1812, having enjoyed many pleasant years of married life. For fifteen years he has been afflicted with paralysis: during the past five years, he has been utterly helpless. and has been under the care and protection of our subject and his kind wife. He has served as Trustee of Pleasant Township. and is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Our subject in his youth, received a liberal English education. and in February, 1853, he married Miss Margaret Willman. daughter of James and Letta Willman. By her he had two children-James V. and John W. She died in April, 1856. In April 1857 he married Louisa Stroup, daughter of Clabourne and Mary Stroup, of Highland County. this State. To them have been born six children, four of whom are now living-William. N., Maggie A., Mary M. and George W. In 1852, he took possession of the tannery after his father's retirement at Mt. Sterling. He engaged in tanning for the two following years, when he removed to Adams County. where he farmed eighteen months. and lost his wife. In 1856. he returned to Mt. Sterling, and for one year engaged in the mercantile business. In 1860. be moved to Fayette County, and engaged in agricultural pursuits for the following six years, at the expiration of which time he returned to Pleasant Township, this county. In 1878, he located on his father's homestead, where he at present resides. He is a member of the Christian Church. and of the F. & A. M. society; the owner of 115 acres of land.

MARTIN W. SCHRYVER. The subject of this sketch. the enterprising book dealer, stationer. and job printer of Mt. Sterling, was born October 12, 1846, in Pickaway County. Ohio. He is a son of Jacob H. Schryver, a native of New York State and Elizabeth Schryver (deceased, a native of Pickaway County, this State. He was reared on a farm in Pickaway County ; received a liberal English education, and subsequently, fur perhaps twelve years, engaged in school teaching, for one year as Superintendent of the Mt. Sterling graded school For several years, in connection with other business, he dealt in musical instruments. In 1869, from Pickaway County he came to Mt. Sterling, this county. In May, 1871, he began the publication of the Mt Sterling Review, which he continued three years. In October, 1868, he was united in marriage with Hiss Barbara Campbell, daughter of Robert and Nancy (deceased) Campbell. Robert, now of Pickaway County, this State. This union has been blessed with four children-Robert H., Florence N., Guy H. and Clyde H. Mr. Schryver possesses sterling business qualities, and is meeting with success. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

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A. TANNER. County Treasurer. London. Ohio, was born in Pleasant Township December 4, 1838. He was a son of John and Margaret Tanner, the former a native of Ohio. and a life-long farmer, and the latter a native of Ohio. Our subject was raised on a farm, and devoted his life entirely to farming and trading until August, 1882, when he came to London to take charge of the County Treasurer's office, to which he was elected in 1881. On June 18. 1873, he married Amanda Taylor. a daughter of Warner T. Taylor. of Jefferson Township. By this union three children were born Jessie, John Warner and Bruce. Mr. Tanner is a Republican in politics ; his first Presidential vote was cast for John Bell, the Whig candidate for President.

FREDERICK YOUNG (deceased), The subject of this sketch was born in Germany in the year 1813. He emigrated to America, a and in September, 1840, he married Miss Lucinda M. Kauffelt, who was born November 4,1823, in Pennsylvania. She was a daughter of George and Keturah Kauffelt. and when a child with them came to Ohio. Subsequent to their marriage, they settled in Pleasant Township. this county, where Mrs. Young now resides. The following are the names of their children: Alvira A.. Martha E., Lenora, Elton J., Laura K., Sarah L.. Lydia A. and Mary L. Mr. Young was a conscientious and faithful member of the Presbyterian Church. and departed this life April 23, 1866. He left to his widow. a middle aged lady, and highly respected, 160 acres of land.