1100 - HISTORY OF HOCKING VALLEY. one, on the bank of Big Pine Creek, the church being supported by an earnest and faithful membership. The members who organized the church in 1851 were as follows : Alfred Reid and wife, John Reid and wife, H. J. Lowe, John Hoffman, J. L. Lowe and wife, J. Martin, Sr., I. L. Bookwalter and John Barnhart. For two years this society held services in private houses, when their present building was erected in 1853. The church now numbers forty members in its fellowship and is steadily growing. The present Pastor is Rev. Jesse McLaughlin. The Methodist Episcopal Church, situated in the southern portion of the township, on section 34, was organized and the building erected in 1879. Since then it has gradually grown and extended its influence until at this time it is one of the most powerful churches for good of this denomination in the county outside of the city of Logan. The only POSTOFFICE ever established within the township is situated north of its center, near the confluence of the two streams, Big Pine and Salt creeks. It was established in 1871, when D. L. Davis, who has held the office continuously up to the present time, was appointed Postmaster. For a few years the office went by the name of Pineville, but it was changed to Haynes postoffice, being in the midst of the Haynes neighborhood. The stores, two in number, situated in this township, are country stores, there being no village within its limits. The first one, the one now kept by M. D. Davis, was established as early as 1840, by Reuben Wise. The other, situated at the junction of the Salt Creek and Pike Run roads, was built and started by Joseph Poling in 1875. This store is at present owned by Mrs. Maggie Poling. Although as yet not very greatly advanced in the business thrifts of a long-settled community, yet the people of this township have IN PROSPECTIVE a railroad through the Salt Creek Valley, which has beep surveyed and already partially graded. This will pass through the township from northwest to southeast, a little north of its center. A new postoffice, to be kept in the Poling store, has also been provided for, and expects to begin business July 1, 1883. HISTORY OF HOCKING VALLEY - 1101 The township officers for Salt Creek at present are : Justices, Daniel L. Davis, Lewis Neace and Benjamin Stephenson; Treasurer, Nelson Karshner; Clerk, J. C. Buttre; Justices of the Peace D. L. Davis and William Kennedy; Constables, S. Robinson and Charles Davis. BIOGRAPHICAL. Nelson Bowsher, born Jan. 19, 1837, is a son of Abraham and Elizabeth (Gaul) Bowsher, natives of Ohio. He was married in September, 1861, to Susan, daughter of Jacob and Debby (Grim) Seesholtz, her father a native of Germany and her mother of Ohio. They have had four children, three only now living—William L., who married Mary Miller; George F., who married Dosha Wilkins, and Rose E. Mr. Bowsher has an interest in a saw-mill which he runs in connection with farming. He has a well-cultivated farm of seventy acres, with good farm buildings. He enlisted during the late war in Company A, One Hundred and Fourteenth Infantry. He went to Memphis, and from there to the Yazoo River, where he was in a six days' engagement; from there to Arkansas Post, Morganzie's Bend and Horse Shoe Bend, where he worked on the canal all winter. He was in the battles at Thompson's Hill, Champion Hill, Black River, siege of Vicksburg. From there he went New Orleans, Brazier City and Algiers, where he took a vessel for Texas. He remained there al] winter and then went back to Alabama; from there to Pensacola, Fla., then back to Blakely, Ala., where he was in a siege of seven or eight days. He was mustered out of the service in July, 1865, at Houston, Texas. Christopher C. Haynes, son of Christopher and Annie (Wiggins), Haynes, was born Feb. 28, 1846. He was reared on a farm and educated in the common schools. Jan. 24, 1867, he married Ella, daughter of George and Mary Crider. They have one son. He bought 100 acres of land in Pickaway County but lived there only a year. Oct. 1, 1869, he sold his Pickaway County farm and bought 420 acres where he now resides, and has since bought forty acres more. He is now having three ponds for fish made, covering one-half an acre each. He has a saw-mill that has the capacity for cutting 8,000 feet of lumber per day. Hr. Haynes is one of the substantial men of this township, and is always ready to do all in his power for its welfare. Jacob S. Haynes, a native of Salt Creek Township, born July 16, 1842, is a son of Christopher and Annie (Wiggins) Haynes, natives also of Ohio. His father died in the spring of 1859. Feb- 1102 - HISTORY OF HOCKING VALLEY. ruary, 1866, he married Maria, daughter of David and Jane (Smith) Dressback. He located on 160 acres of fine land which was his share of his father's estate, and by industry and frugality has added to it from time to time till he has now 300 acres, with good frame residence and commodious farm buildings. In November, 1863, he enlisted in Company M, Twelfth Ohio Cavalry, and was mustered out in October, 1565. He participated in several skirmishes and was with General Burbridge on his march through Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee and South Carolina to Georgia. Nelson Karshner, born in Perry Township, Hocking County, March 25, 1839, is a son of John and Elizabeth (Spangler) Karshner. His mother was a daughter of Samuel Spangler, who represented Fairfield County', Ohio, in the Legislature and Senate twenty-one years. Nov. 2, 1862, Mr. Karshner married Annie, daughter of Jacob and Mary (Ebert) Hostler. They have had eight children, four sons and two daughters now living. After his marriage Mr. Karshner settled on a portion of his father's farm where he still resides. In 1878 he bought 154 acres of fine land. He was elected Township Treasurer in 1864 and has held the office by re-election till the present time, this being his nineteenth year. Rufus Karshner, born in Salt Creek Township, Hocking Co , Ohio, Dec. 22, 1823, is a son of Elijah and Eliza (Halderman) Karshner. His father was born in Pennsylvania, and came to Hocking County with his father in 1807, and died Feb. 26, 1879, aged seventy-nine years. He reared eight out of nine children to be men and women. At his death he left a fine property of 424 acres. Rufus Karshner was married Sept. 10, 1858, to Delilah Ebert, daughter of Jesse and Elizabeth Ebert. They have nine children—Susan A., now Mrs. John Drum; Diana, now Mrs. Charles Dent; Laura, now Mrs. Charles Blanchard; Eliza, Jessie May, Franklin, Elijah, Daisy and Bishop. Mr. Karshner lived with his father two years after his marriage, and then bought the place where he now lives. He has 133 acres of land which he has brought under a good state of cultivation. He was elected County Commissioner in 1879 and re-elected in 1882. He is a member of the German Reform church. Politically he is a Democrat. William Kennedy, son of John and Jane (Campbell) Kennedy, is a native of Ireland, born Aug. 4, 1826. He came to America in 1846; landed in New York, and remained there a year. Then went to New Philadelphia where he lived till 1861. Aug. 19 of that year he enlisted in Company I, Thirtieth Ohio Infantry, and HISTORY OF HOCKING VALLEY - 1103 participated in many hard-fought battles, among them Frederick City, South Mountain and Antietam. In the latter he was wounded iu the upper part of the left hip and sent to the hospital, but on account of continued disability was discharged in October, 1863. Oct. 4, 1864, he was sufficiently recovered to again enter the service, which he did, serving till the close of the war. Mr. Kennedy was married Feb. 7, 1852, to Elizabeth Robinson, a native of Ireland, who came to America with her parents in 1833. They are the parents of eleven children, seven now living—John C., James R., Sarah E., Elma E., Charles E., Margaret A. and Mary N. Mr. Kennedy has held several local offices in the township, being at present Justice of the Peace. He is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic and the Soldiers' Monumental Association of Pickaway County. He has a fine farm of 280 acres, 120 being well cultivated, the rest timber, with a two-story residence erected in 1876. Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Charles Spencer, son of James C. and Eleanor (Karshner ) Spencer, was born in Ross County, Ohio, April 20, 1830. He was married Jan. 24, 1857, to Jane Strous, daughter of John and Angeline Strous, of Pickaway County, Ohio. They have five children—James, Mary J.., Anna, John and Ella. The first year after his marriage he lived with his father, and then went to Piekaway County, and lived two years. In 1860 he returned to hocking County and lived on what was known as the Larrick farm, till 1873. He then bought his brother's interest in the home farm and returned to the old homestead. He now has 444 acres of fine land, all well cultivated, and is considered one of the best farmers in Hocking County. George W. Wiggins, born Oct. 13, 1836, is a son of Z. D. and Lucinda (Haynes) Wiggins, the former of English and the latter of German descent, but both natives of Ohio. In 1.862 he was appointed Assistant Provost Marshal, a position he held till 1864, when he enlisted in Company C, One Hundred and Twenty-first Ohio Infantry. Owing to ill health he was on the field very little, though he was at Washington when the Confederates were trying to take the city. He was discharged in November, 1864, and returned home, and again served as Assistant Marshal till the close of the war. He was married Oct. 20, 1859, to Caroline, daughter of Jesse and Elizabeth (Plank) Ebert, natives of Ohio. They have seven children—Mary, Jacob, Laura, Ransford, Sherman, Clara and 1104 - HISTORY OF HOCKING VALLEY. Otis. Mr. Wiggins is a member of Lodge No. 114, I. O. O. F., Adelphi, and has taken the subordinate and camp degrees. He was reared a farmer and has always followed that occupation, but has recently sold his farm of 258 acres and intends moving to Illinois this fall. PERKY TOWNSHIP. METES, BOUNDS AND AREA. This township is situated on the extreme western border or Hocking County, and is bounded on the north by Fairfield County, the east by Good Hope and Laurel townships, on the south by Salt Creek Township, and on the west by Pickaway County. It is one of the largest townships of the county, there being but one other of equal size (Salt Creek). It embraces forty-two se^ tions of 26,880 acres of land. The scenery is beautifully diversified, with gradual sloping hills and rich, green valleys, and perhaps no other township in the county presents a fairer domain or more fertile soil, which is composed of black loam, clay and sand or loam, and is well adapted for raising grain and grazing purposes. The immense forest ranges that once ruled as monarchs of the domain have rapidly diminished before the steady increase of population, which is made up of people of industry and intelligence. PIONEERS. The first white settler in the township was George Bailor!, who came in 1807, but only remained a very short time. The following year Samuel Friend, John Morse and George White came with their families, and formed the nucleus to what is now a prosperous community. They had to go to Chillicothe to get wheat or corn ground for bread, and sometimes the families would have to wait for more than a week for their return, with nothing to subsist on but hominy and wild meat. The wives of the settlers shared their trying lot with great patience and boldness of spirit, ITEMS OF INTEREST. The first white child born in the township was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Friend, and was named Samuel Friend, Jr. He only lived a short time consequently his was the first death recorded. The first sermon was preached by Rev. David Dutcher in the cabin of Samuel Friend. This service was interrupted by the ap- HISTORY OF HOCKING VALLEY - 1105 proach of a large bear, which came and took a hog from the pen within a few feet of the cabin. The people went forth to his swineship's rescue. Old Bruin was soon overtaken while making off with his prize, and finally killed. The first church was built by the Baptists in 1820, and was located just below where the village of South Perry now stands, and the first school-house was erected about the same time on section 21. These buildings were both constructed of logs. The first mill was built by Benjamin Benneft in 1824, on Middle Fork Creek, section 21. In 1835 James Armstrong opened a store near where South Perry stands, and became engaged in a general mercantile business. This, however, was shortly afterward purchased by Levi Friend, who continued in the business for some time. Perry Township formerly belonged to Fairfield County, but in 1849 became a part of Hocking County, and its first township officers elected after its annexation to Hocking were as follows : Trustees, Joel Stump, Samuel Fetherolf and William Rice; Justices of the Peace, David Wagner and Alexander McClelland; Treasurer, William McClelland; Clerk, Samuel L. Hunter; Assessor, David B. Wagner; Constables, Corbin Murray and Christian Fogler. In this township there are three villages, South Perry, Laurelville and Buena Vista. SOUTH PERRY. This village was laid out in 1838 by Levi Friend. It is located on section 22, range 19, and contains about 200 inhabitants at the present time. It was here the first postoffice in the township was established in 1838, through the efforts of Levi Friend, who was appointed first Postmaster. The first house was built by Ira McCullom; the first blacksmith-shop, by John Melhiser, and the first practicing physician was Dr. William T. Floyd. The present business of South Perry consists of one general merchandise store, one hotel, two blacksmith-shops and one practicing physician,. There are also two churches and one schoolhouse. South Perry was incorporated in 1849, and Samuel F. Strous was elected first Mayor. He filled this position during the existence of the corporation, which was only about three years. - 70 - 1106 - HISTORY OF HOCKING VALLEY. LODGES. The Odd Fellows have a lodge here instituted Aug. 25, 1869, with the following charter members: William Floyd, Lewis Wagner, Joseph Julien, Joel H. Stump, T. J. Siddons, William Armstrong, A. H. Wilson and William Steel. The lodge is in a prosperous condition and has about thirty members. Its present officers are: Elisha Marshall, N. G.; William Steel, V. G.; C. C. Susholtz, Secretary; J. R. Bushee, Treasurer; T. J. Siddons, Chap.; John Ebert, Guardian, and George Drum, Warden. In 1841 there was a temperance organization formed called the "Teetotalers," which resulted in much good for a time. In 1868 the "Good Templars " had an order here, and although there is at the present time no temperance organization there are but few evidences of intemperance, and quiet and good order prevails throughout the entire village. The " midnight brawls " so common to places of this kind are of very uncommon occurrence. LAURELVILLE is pleasantly situated in the Salt Creek Valley, on section 29, at the point where Laurel Creek, from which it took its name, empties into Salt Creek, in the extreme southwestern corner of the township. It was laid out Dec. 23, 1871, by John Albin, W. S. Albin and Solomon Riegel, aided largely by the efforts of Rufus Dodson. There has since been two additions by Allen Strous, the first in 1376 and the second in 1882. At the time it was laid out there were but three houses, but soon after people of thrift and enterprise began to come in and it has since grown quite rapidly, having at this time a population of fully 200. The citizens take great pride in its growth and general appearance, and in it are to be seen many pleasant residences of modern architecture and surroundings which show a cultivated taste. Its present business consists in three general merchandise establishments owned and operated by Rufus Dodson, Hedges & Drum, and John McNicol; one planing mill, by H. D. Riegel; one general sawing mill, by Messrs. Drum, Riegel & Steel; one flouring mill, with a capacity of about fifty barrels per day, by Zara McDaniel; three blacksmith shops and one harness shop. A postoffice was established here Jan. 1, 1879, through the efforts of John Bates, who was appointed first Postmaster. Mr. Bates retained the position only a short time, being succeeded April 1, 1879, by HISTORY OF HOCKING VALLEY - 1107 Rufus Dodson, the present incumbent. The first house was built by Solomon Riegel, as was also the first hotel, which was known as the Laurelville House. The present hotel was built and is kept by Jacob Frieud and is called Friend's Hotel." The lumber trade has been an important factor in the business interests of this place, it having been one of the best lumber markets in the county. This village has two churches, the Cumberland Presbyterian and a Baptist, and one school-house. BUENA VISTA is a small village located on section 3, laid out in 1848 by Peter Kane. It has about sixty inhabitants, and its business interests consist of one general store and one grocery. There is a postoffice at this point, with C. Moore as Postmaster. It also has one church aud one school-house. CHURCHES. Perry Township is well supplied with churches, there being seven. A full and extended history of some of them it has been impossible to obtain. Methodist Episcopal. —There are three churches of this denomination in the township. One is situated at South Perry, which was the first in the township. They held services in dwelling houses for six or seven years, then built the church now used by the United Brethren church. Their present house of worship was built in about 1845. The present membership is 129, and the church is in a flourishing coudition, with I. M. Brashears as its Pastor. The congregation includes many of the best citizens of Perry Township, and is entirely free from debt. Bethany Church, is situated ,on section 33, and is a beautiful brick building which was erected in 1874, and neatly and tastefully finished. Among the first members were: Wm. Rice and wife, Mary Hedges, Peter Harron, Mr. Thomas and wife, and Mr. Cave and wife. The first Class-leader of the church was Win. Rice. Their present Pastor is the Rev. I. M. Brashears. The congregation numbers many of the wealthy citizens, and all the male members but three are said to be worth over $7,000 each. The membership at the present time is seventy-six. Buena Vista Church. —This is an offspring of Bethany church, is situated at Buena Vista, and has a membership of about eighty. Their first minister was Rev. W. T. Jones, and the present is Rev. I. M. Brashears. 1108 - HISTORY OF HOCKING VALLEY. Cumberland Presbyterian.—In January, 1876, a move was made by the people of this denomination to build a church at Laurel-vale. A subscription paper was started for this purpose, to which the people enrolled their names generally for large amounts, Messrs. W. S. Albin and Zara McDaniel giving the lot on which to build. The people were so unanimous in their support it was decided to build at once, and the following were chosen to constitute the building committee: W. S. Albin, Rufus Dodson and Charles Spencer. The work was begun June 10, 1876, and completed Oct. 18, 1877, with a debt of only $300. It was dedicated Nov. 5, 1877, and at this time enough money was donated to pay off all the indebtedness of the church. The first members were: Rufus Dodson and wife, Charles Speucer and wife, W. S. Albin and wife, John Dent and wife, Angeline Dent, Emma Dent, David Karshner, Francis Karshner, Sarah and Louisa Carrick. The first Pastor was Rev. M. Dent, who still remains with them. They have in connection a very pleasant Sabbath-school of about sixty scholars. The Baptist Church is situated at Laurelville, and was built in 1883, It is under the pastorate of the Rev. J . C. Reed. The first members were: Allen Strous and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Martin, Betsey Davis and Mrs. Hay. There has as yet been no addition to the membership. Union Church,.--This was formed by the uniting of the Lutherans, Methodists and Albrights. Among the first members were Samuel Spangler, Samuel Fetherolf, David Defenbaugh, William McClelland and wife, and Amos Whistler. The pulpit is now supplied by Rev. I. M. Brashears, and the membership numbers about ninety-eight. United Brethren.—This church, located across Laurel Creek, opposite South Perry, was formerly occupied by the Methodists, from whom it was purchased. The society was organized in 1838. The membership numbers about 100, composed of people who are ever earnest workers in the Christian cause. Their present Pastor is Rev. Jesse McLaughlin. SCHOOLS. A comparison of the old log school-house built in 1820 with the present school buildings which are now scattered over Perry Township shows a wonderful improvement, also the methods of teaching of the teachers of the present, and a like change will be seen. The schools of this township, ten in number, are in excellent condition, with a township fund this year of $1,503.96. Most of the HISTORY OF HOCKING VALLEY - 1109 people take great interest in the matter of education, consequently many men have gone forth as representatives in high positions, and there are yet many citizens of intelligence and culture throughout the township. It may be truly said that Perry has sent forth more men who have made their mark in the world than any other township in the county. The population of Perry Township was first given in 1850, when it numbered 1,217. In 1860 it was 1,729; in 1870, 1,745; in 1880, 1,995. In 1865 its assessed valuation of real and personal property was $363,417; in 1867, $381,576; in 1880, $477,446. The township officers for 1883 are: Trustees, Milton Armstrong, Joseph Hedges, John A. White; Justices of the Peace, Amos Hedges, J. B. Riarson, P. M. Floyd; Treasurer, Isaiah Deffenbaugh; Clerk, P. M. Floyd; Assessor, John A. McClelland. NOTED BEECH TREE. This tree, still standing, has a history. At its roots the Indians held thcir pow-wows, and under its shading branches many a war-dance has been held. Indian traditions speak of this monarch of the forest, and undoubtedly the war councils of the savages were held here until this tree has brought forth better fruit to the pioneers of long ago. It has not only protected from storm and sunshine those who planned the extinguishment of the hated pale-face, but in later years the gospel of Him who died that all might be saved has resounded through the forest, and under its wide-spreading branches has stood many an eager throng drinking in the words that taught them the immortality of the soul and the glorious brightness of the great beyond. On this great tree in pioneer days was cut this device, " The Road to Hell." It was cut by a hunter and trapper who, having been captured by the Indians had camped one night under its mighty shade in his way to captivity and torture. After suffering untold horrors by having his beard pulled out by the roots, burned and branded by pine knots, and suffering other trials of untold agony, he escaped before his final doom of being burned at the stake. He reached this tree and recognized it, and suffering as he had, he cut those terrible words, for it had been to him truly a veritable " road to hell." It is on the old Indian trace, and Ash Cave, some little distance away, is said to have been the scene of captives being roasted to death. 1110 - HISTORY OF HOCKING VALLEY. ITS LATER HISTORY. The oldest settler found the above mystic words but time had been able to cover them up by over a century of growth. The name of Henry Moore with date, 1850, is now the oldest mark found. It was a splendid camping-ground in early days. The old pioneers used to gather under its branches and have squirrel fries, or congregate for a talk and rest from the Weary tramp after the forest game. Just above the ground, say about two feet, this tree measures some fifteen feet in circumference, or five feet in diameter. It is about 100 feet high and its spreading branches cover a space eighty-three feet from tip to tip. The first mill erected in that section of Hocking County was put up within about seven or eight rods from this tree, and under its shade was the work shop, not only of that mill but others, and the first sermon preached in the county, also, was under its protecting branches. BIOGRAPHICAL. William S. Albin was born in Guernsey County, Ohio, Feb. 6, 1822, son of William and Nancy (Clark) Albin, the former a native of Virginia and the latter of Washington County, Penn. William S. Albin was reared on a farm, and has made farming his principal avocation through life. He was married Oct. 14, 1847, to Miss Elizabeth A. Tribby, daughter of Samuel and Frances (Yost) Tribby, who were natives of Virginia. This union was blessed with six sons and six daughters—John T., Erastus, Martin L., Mary F., Areta, Vina, Nancy R., William H., Isaac L. are those living. Amanda, James F. and Rachel A. are dead. William Albin, Sr., and Nancy Clark were married in 1816, and were the parents of twelve children and lived to see them all married and settled in life. Mr. Albin is now in his ninetieth year. William S. Albin and wife are both members of the Cumberland Presbyterian church at Laurelville. Three of their children are married, two sons and one daughter. John T. married first, Emma Armstrong. His second wife was Miss Davis. He now has his third wife, who was Miss Mary B. Hamlin. He is in his thirty-fifth year. Erastus married Miss Mary Moody, in January, 1877. Mary F. married Ira W. Barnhouse in 1875. Milton Armstrong, farmer and stock-raiser, eldest son of William and Sarah A. (Fetherolf) Armstrong, was born in Perry Township, Hocking County, Jan. 21. 1842. He was reared on a farm HISTORY OF HOCKING VALLEY - 1111 receiving his education in the subscription schools. He lived with his parents till attaining his majority, and March 17, 1864, he married Miss Caroline, daughter of Peter and Leah (Dunkel) Mowrey. They have had ten children, nine of whom are living—Henry A., born Aug. 12, 1864; Wilbur E., born May 1, 1866; George G., born March 26, 1868; Harley N., born Jan. 23, 1870; John F., born Oct. 4, 1872; Sylvia E., born Dec. 15, 1874; James E., born Nov. 25, 1876, died April 12, 1877; Alice May, boru March 30, 1878; Minerva A., born Sept. 24, 1880; Dunton, born June 22, 1882. Mr. Armstrong first purchased the farm known as the Armstrong homestead where he lived two years, after which he purchased his present farm, which contains 237 acres of excellent land, and has also eighty-eight acres iu Pickaway County. He and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. He is a member of the I. 0. 0. F., Silver Moon Lodge, No. 440. William Armstrong.—The Armstrongs were among the earliest settlers of Hocking County. Thomas Armstrong was born in Franklin County, Pa., June 15, of that memorable year of our country's history, 1775, and came to Hocking County in his twenty-fourth year. He married the same year Miss Margaret Patton, boru in the same county and State as himself; and who with her father's family had preceded him one year, having come to Ohio in the year 1801, and settled soon after in Salt Creek Township. Miss Patton was born June 15, 1783, being just eight years her husband's junior. They were married Oct. 16, 1802. To Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong were born nine children, five sons and four daughters—James, born in October, 1803; Ann, Dec. 19, 1805, deceased, wife of D. K. Debaugh; George Flanningham, born April 19, 1808; William, Oct. 28, 1810; John, March 4, 1813; Thomas, May 30, 1815; Mary Mc., Jan. 18, 1818; Margaret, Jan. 11, 1822; George, Dec. 25, 1826. All Of the above have crossed the mystic river for the golden shore excepting Mary Mc., now the widow of Jacob Bussard, residing in Reading, Ill., and William, the subject of this sketch. William Armstrong, whose birth is recorded above, resided with his parents on the farm until he reached man's estate and took upon himself the cares of a family. He married Miss Susanah Fetherolf, one of a family of noble pioneers who became prominent in the early history of the valley. The result of this marriage was a family of ten children, four sons and six daughters—Jane, wife of Alvin Ranck; Minerva, wife of Zara McDaniel; Caroline Mowry; Mary Ann, wife of Samuel McClelland; Susanah, wife of Albert 1112 - HISTORY OF HOCKING VALLEY. Wolf; Nelson, who married Alice Dillon; George B. married Sarah Ann Dunkle; Emma C., deceased, late wife of John T. Albin; Cinderella, late the wife of A. J. Wise, but now deceased; William T., who married. Mace Kittsmiller. Mr. Armstrong lost his wife of over a quarter of a century Oct. 17, 1863. They had passed through the trials and struggles of pioneer days emerging into the broad sunlight of prosperity and rest when they were called to part. Mr. Armstrong married again April 13, 1865, this secoud wife being Mrs. Ellen A. Floyd, a daughter of Alexander White and widow of the late John M. Floyd, both honest, honorable and trusted citizens. The fruit of this marriage was one child—Minnie. Mr. Armstrong has always followed that noblest of occupations, a farmer's life, and with rare tact and judgment combined with strong sense his labor has proved profitable, and he has gathered the fruits of a well-spent and laborious life around him in such quantity as to make life a pleasure—a well cultivated farm, a good house and a full granary. Mr. Armstrong, although over threescore years and ten, being now seventy-three years of age, is a hearty, vigorous old man, enjoying a clear conscience, good health, his latter days being days of peace and plenty, with a loved family and friends around him. Mr. Armstrong served two terms as County Commissioner of Hocking County, from 1860 to 1866, a time that tried the honesty, judgment and nerve of the incumbent, and he filled the office with credit to himself and to the honor of his county. As one of the most prosperous farmers in the county, a Christian gentleman, active in the cause of religion and morality, in sympathy with the doctrines of the Lutheran church, he stands as a representative man in his county, and can look back upon a well-spent life without sorrow and without reproach. Mrs. Armstrong is an active member of the Methodist church, and they are floating down the pathway of life hand in hand, with peace and plenty here, and hereafter life everlasting. Samuel Bailor, farmer and stock-raiser, was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, April 16, 1816, a son of Samuel and Susan (Shaffer) Bailor, natives of Pennsylvania, who came to Ohio in an early day. The subject of this sketch was reared on a farm and educated in the subscriptiou schools. When seven years old he went to his uncle, Isaac Shaffer, with whom he lived till he reached his majority, after which he engaged in the carpenter's trade for about teu years. He was married April 9, 1846, to Miss Susannah Buzzard, born July 11, 1822, and a daughter of Jacob Buzzard, one of Hock- HISTORY OF HOCKING VALLEY - 1113 ing County's pioneers, who lived to the advanced age of ninety-nine years. This union was blessed with nine children-Delila J., born April 12;1847, and died July 21, 1847; Amelia, born Jan. 28, 1849; Clark, born Oct. 15, 1850; an infant, born Sept. 8, 1853, died Nov. 3,-1853; George, born June 4, 1855; an infant, born Jan. 14, 1858, died the same day; Charlotta, born May 30, 1859, died July 7, 1859; John, born July 7, 1860; Charles, born July 31, 1867, died Aug. 3, 1867. After marriage he followed farming in different places till 1859, when he purchased the farm in Perry Township, Hocking County, where he has since resided, having accumulated a large property of 415 acres by his industry and exertion. He has given his children a good education. His wife is a member of the Baptist church. James B. Bushee, blacksmith, South Perry, was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, July 10, 1829. When he was about two years old came with his father's family to Hocking County, where he was reared and received his education in the common schools. His father being a blacksmith, he was early put at work in assisting his father in the shop, and there became master of the trade, remaining with his father until he was about eighteen years of age, when his mother died and the family was broken up. He then went to work as a journeyman in Adelphi and other towns of Ross County. He was married Nov. 9, 1851, to Sarah Mettler, a native of New Jersey, born Oct. 4, 1831, and came to Hocking County when about nine years of age. They have had eight children, five still living-Adolphus C., born June 3, 1854; Margaret A., born July 17, 1855; Hannah A., born Sept. 27, 1856; Francis E., born March 8, 1860; Alva C., born May 18, 1868. After his marriage Mr. Bushee began business in South Perry, where he has since been located. During the late war he enlisted in Company B, Seventy-first Ohio Infantry, where he participated in the battles of Spring Hill, Franklin and Nashville. He served until the close of the war and received his discharge June 12, 1865. He returned to his home in South Perry and engaged in his present business, which he has since followed. He is a member of the I. 0. 0. F., Silver Moon Lodge, No. 440. Benjamin E. Cave was born in Montgomery County, Ky., Jan. 19, 1810, a son of Benjamin and Mary (Mounts) Cave, his father a native of Virginia and his mother of Kentucky. His parents came to Ohio in 1815, arriving in Perry Township Dec. 24, and settled on the farm now owned by their son-in-law, J. A. 1114 - HISTORY OF HOCKING VALLEY. McLelland. Benjamin E. remained at home till twenty-three years of age, working on the farm and at the carpenter's trade. He now owns a, farm of 130 acres. July 5, 1832, he married Susan, daughter of James and Abigail Roult, of Pickaway County. Ten children have been born to them, nine still living—Mary J., Isaac N., William H., Evaline M., Emily M., James R, Lubine E., Jasper C. and Chas. W. In October, 1861, Mr. Cave enlisted in Company H, Seventy-fifth Ohio Infantry, and was appointed Sergeant of the company. May 8, 1862, at the battle of McDowell, Va., he was wounded in the left shoulder, and after remaining in the hospital till the next September he was discharged. His son Isaac served three years in the war and was wounded at the second battle of Bull Run. Mr. Cave is an active worker in the temperance cause, having been a member of a temperance organization since 1841. He and his wife have been members of the Methodist church over fifty years. Calvin Defenbaugh, farmer and stock-raiser, was born in Perry Township, on the line between Fairfield and Hocking counties, July 2, 1832. He is a son of George and Rebecca (Faust) Defenbaugh, both natives of Hocking County, and a grandson of George Defenbaugh, one of the early settlers of Hocking County. Our subject was reared on a farm and lived with his parents until manhood, being educated in the common schools. He was married Sept. 4, 1853, to Miss Martha J., daughter of Covington Cox, who was among the pioneers of the county, and for many years was prominently identified with Perry Township. They have been blessed with three children—Harvey, born Jan. 21, 1855; Columbus M., born May 8, 1858, and William D., born Sept. 8, 1860. He rented land for some years and followed the avocation of a farmer. He moved to Iowa where he engaged in farming for four years when he returned to his native county, and in 1866 purchased the farm where he has since resided. Mr. and Mrs. Defenbaugh are active and consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal church at South Perry. Isaiah Deffenbaugh, merchant, was born in Perry Township, Fairfield County, now Hocking, Ohio, Feb. 19, 1845, the oldest son of James and Lyda (Stump) Deffenbaugh and a grandson of the venerable Daniel K. Deffenbaugh, who was one of the first settlers of the county. He was reared on a farm, and received his education in the common schools, residing with his parents until he was grown to manhood. He was married Dec. 25, 1867, to Mary HISTORY OF HOCKING VALLEY - 1115 J. McLelland, born Jan. 22, 1847, a daughter of Wm. and Isabell (Alexander) McLelland, of Perry Township. After his marriage he engaged in farming for a period of nine years, and in the spring of 1876 purchased a half interest in a mercantile establishment with L. Wagner at South Perry, where he met with marked success. He has been elected to many local offices of trust and responsibility. Mr. and Mrs. Deffenbaugh are the parents of four children—Lyda Bell, born Nov. 21, 1869; George A., Oct. 1, 1872; James W., Aug. 6, 1875; Orange Judd, Sept. 25, 1879. They are members of the Methodist Episcopal church, he having held every office in the church. His wile has been a member since sixteen years of age. Daniel K. Defebaugh was born in Ross County, Ohio, Jan. 21, 1798, a son of George Defebaugh, a native of Pennsylvania, born Dec. 16, 1767. His grandfather, George Defebaugh, was a native of Holland, and a cousin of Napoleon Bonaparte. His father came to Ohio in 1797 and located in Ross County, four years later coming to Hocking County. He was married in 1791 to Elizabeth Keller, a native of Dalton, Pa., born in July, 1772. They reared a family of seven sons and three daughters. The first night spent in Hocking County a cradle was made for our subject of walnut bark, with a bear skin and coon skin for bed and covering. In 1814 Mr. Defebaugh went out as drummer in the war of 1812. At the battle of Mackinaw he received a shot through the ear and still carries the scar. In 1815 he was bound to a millwright and served an apprenticeship of four and a half years. He worked as journeyman only six months, since then carrying on business for himself, being his own foreman. Oct. 30, 1822, he married Nancy Ann Armstrong, daughter of Thomas Armstrong, a native of Ross County, born Dec. 19, 1805. Ten children have been born to them; nine lived to be settled in their own homes—James, born Nov. 3, 1823; George, born Jan. 13, 1826, died Dec. 18, 1870; Elijah, born March 9, 1828; Isaac, born May 2, 1830; Thomas, born Nov. 9, 1832, was drowned May 27, 1834; Caroline, born Jan. 2, 1835, died April 28, 1875; Allen, born Oct. 10, 1837; Martin, born Jan. 19, 1840; Margaret, born May 11, 1842; Angeline, born March 1, 1847. Mrs. Defebaugh died March 24, 1875, after a married life of fifty-three years. Mr. Defebaugh has been a man of great strength, and although now nearly eighty-six years of age is stronger than many men not more than half his age. Politically he is a Democrat and has cast sixty-one votes 1116 - HISTORY OF HOCKING VALLEY. for that party. He is a member of the Lutheran church as was also his wife. He has always been a public-spirited man, and has by his influence and liberality done much toward the up-building of his township. There is not a church for many miles around that he has not assisted in building. Rufus Dodson, merchant and Postmaster, was born in Perry Township, July 30, 1030, a. son of Charles and Mary M. (Defenbaugh) Dodson, his father born Nov. 26, 1803, and his mother Dec. 22, 1809. His grandparents, Thomas and Catherine (Broncher) Dodson, came to Fairfield (now Hocking) County in 1805, and settled only two miles from where he now lives. In 1840 his parents moved to Allen County where his mother died in February, 1847, and his father was killed by a runaway team July 4, 1862. After the death of his mother Mr. Dodson returned to his native county and worked on a farm till 1855. He then came to Laurelville and worked in a saw-mill winters for seven years. He then clerked in a store three years, and afterward ran a wholesale notion wagon through this State. In the fall of 1867 he built his present store, and in February, 1868, opened with a fine stock of goods and has built up a large trade. In 1879 he was appointed Postmaster of Laurelville. Oct. 21, 1850, he married Judy Steel, daughter of James and Mary (Shirk) Steel. They had a family of five children, four dying in infancy and one at the age of seven years. Mrs. Dodson died Feb. 17, 1860. June 27, 1861, he married Mary J. Steel, a sister of his first wife. Ten children have been born to them, nine now living—Clara A., Rachel A., Jennie, Laura E., Frank, Emma, Effie, Bertha and Rufus C. Mr. Dodson is a member of Adelphia Lodge, No. 114, I. 0. 0. F. He and his wife are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian church. Nelson Fetherolf was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, July 24, 1845, a son of William and Mary (Culp) Fetherolf. When he was a year old his parents came to Hocking County where Ile was reared and educated. During the fall and winter of 1867 he taught school, and the next two years worked on the farm teaching during the winter. Nov. 12, 1868, he married Amelia E. Bailor, a native of Fairfield County, born Jan. 28, 1849, and a daughter of Samuel and Susan (Buzzard) Bailor. They have five children--Rosalie, born Aug. 15, 1869; Missouri, Feb. 27, 1871; Minnie A. C., Sept. 12, 1872; Martha E., June 16, 1875; William N., July 30, 1877. Thaddeus S. Floyd, machinist, was born in Adams County, Pa., March 29, 1837, the son of William and Mary (Allender) Floyd, natives of Pennsylvania, who came to Ohio in 1839. When they HISTORY OF HOCKING VALLEY - 1117 reached Jackson County his mother died, and his father came with the family to Hocking County and located in Perry Township, where he remained till his death. Our subject received a common-school education, and when Ile was about eighteen years of age he went to Washington Court-House, where he learned the machinist's trade, serving an apprenticeship of two and a half years. He then entered the employ of the C. & M. R. R. as an engineer, and remained in that position about six months. At the breaking out of the late civil war he enlisted, May 15, 1861, in Company I, Second Ohio Infantry. He went from here with his regiment to Covington, Ky., where they remained about two weeks, and from there went to Lexington tinder General Nelson, and participated in many of the hard-.fought battles, among which were Fort Donelson, Nashville, Perryville, Stone River and Battle Creek. He was detailed Assistant Quartermaster under B. H. Bird, and while running a provision train from Nashville to Stephenson his train was derailed by guerrillas, severely injuring his spine and breaking his hip, which confined him to the hospital about seven months, and from which he still suffers at times. In July, 1862, while at Keysburg, he was taken prisoner by General Terry's command, but was fortunately exchanged in a few days. After serving faithfully about three years he received an honorable discharge and returned to his home, where he has since remained. At the time of the accident to his train he was captured by the guerrillas and was taken to a rebel hospital, where he was confined for two months. At the battle of Perryville, Ky., out of seventy-five men in his company who went in, our subject was one of eighteen who escaped uninjured. He has held several township offices, and has always taken a great interest in the matter of education, ever willing to lend his aid to any laudable enterprise which will be of benefit and interest to the community. Mrs. Eve Fogler, daughter of Frederick and Elizabeth (Miller) Kibler, was born in Ross County, Ohio, March 27, 1827. Her father* was a native of Germany and her mother of Pennsylvania. She was married Jan. 9, 1861, to Henry Fogler, son of John and Catherine (Judy) Fogler, born Nov. 3, 1810. He had previously married Margaret Armstrong, born Jan. 11, 1822, a daughter of Thomas and Margaret Armstrong, by whom he had five children, four now living—Mary, now Mrs. Daniel Lowery; Malinda, Cassie and Allen (twins). Allen was married Dec. 15, 1881, to Lora Haynes. Mrs. Margaret Fogler died Oct. 4, 1859. Mr. Fogler died 1118 - HISTORY OF HOCKING VALLEY. Feb. 11, 1874. Mrs. Eve Fogler has taken charge of the farm. She has 318 acres of fine land and has proved herself to be fully capable of superintending its culture. She has one son—John F. Jacob Friend was born in South Perry, Hocking County, Ohio, Jan. 15, 1848, a son of Orrin Friend. His grandfather, William Friend, was a native of Brownsville, Pa., and came to Ohio in 1804, four years later locating in Perry Township. Our subject was reared in South Perry, spending his youth in attending school aud assisting his father in the tannery. When he was twenty years of age he gave his father $50 of his next year's earnings for his time, and went to work on a farm by the month. Oct. 8, 1871, he married Nancy E. Wilkins, a daughter of John Wilkins, of Warren County, Va. At the time of his marriage he was obliged to borrow $15 to defray expenses. In 1871 he came to Laurelville and bought a house and lot on time, not having the money to pay for it. His property is now worth $3,000, and his prospects for a prosperous future are as bright as any young man's in the township. Mr. and Mrs. Friend have four children—B. W., Sarah C., Anna M. and Edward W. Amos Hedges, farmer and stock-raiser, was born in Perry Township, Fairfield (now Hocking) County, Nov. 17, 1833, a son of Caleb and Mary (Clelen) Hedges. His father was born March 4, 1789, and his mother, Feb. 2,. 1794, near Georgetown, Md., of English descent. They were married in 1814. His father came to Ohio in 1812 and located the farm where our subject was born. In the spring of 1813 he planted a cherry-tree, which at the present writing (1883) is three and one-half feet in diameter. Mrs. Hedges died in February, 1856, aud Mr. Hedges, in October, 1875. He had filled many offices of trust, both in the church and township. Amos Hedges is still living in the house where he was born. He was married Oct. 11, 1855, to Sarah J., daughter of George and Elizabeth (Shuck) Morgan, natives of Pennsylvania, who came to Perry Township in 1843. They have had the following children—Caleb Russell, Clark (died October, 1876, aged sixteen years), Eliza, Mary S., Cora D., Emma May, Amos W., and two that died in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. Hedges are members of the Methodist church. Mr. Hedges has been Justice of the Peace since 1879. He has a fine farm of 160 acres. Joseph Hedges, merchant, Laurelville, was born in Salt Creek Township, Pickaway Co., Ohio, Oct. 2, 1818, a son of Joseph Hedges. His father came to Ohio from Barbour County, W. Va., HISTORY OF HOCKING VALLEY - 1119 in 1802. He was a very prominent man of the county, having been Sheriff a number of years, and at the time of his death, 1835, was County Auditor. The subject of our sketch spent the earlier years of his life on a farm and worked a year at the carpenter's trade. April 26, 1836, he was engaged as clerk for David King, of Tarlton, remaining with him two years. He then worked for another firm several months, and in 1841 became established in the mercantilebusiness for himself. In 1856 he removed to Laurelville. In 1863 he returned to Tarlton, aud sixteen years later, Oct. 2, 1879, came again to Laurelville, where he is doing an extensive business. July 16, 1841, he married Elizabeth J. Hamlin, a native of New Hampshire, born March 13, 1820. Eight children have been born to them, only five now living—Matilda, born in 1843; Mary, born in 1844; James H., of Tarlton, born Jan. 30, 1852; Anna, now Mrs. Edward Bitzel; William Henry, died in 1842; Leafy, died in 1861; Francis, born in 1845, died in 1852; Elizabeth, wife of John Burt, died in December, 1880. Mrs. Hedges died July 31, 1879. Mr. Hedges was Mayor of Tarlton and a Commissioner of Pickaway County. In 1883 he was elected Trustee of Perry Township. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity. He has been a member of the English church since 1837; his wife was also a member of that church. David B. Hoey, born in Adams County, Va., Apmil 25, 1805, was a son of William and Julia A. (Stanley) Hoey, natives of Ireland. When he was twenty years of age he commenced the manufacture of shingles, an occupation he followed a number of years. In 1827, he married Jane Hutchison, a native of Maryland, born in March, 1809. In 1833 they came to Ohio and resided in Wayne County four years. They then came to Hocking County, at that time little more than a wilderness, and entered forty acres of wild land, where he bas since resided. He has by industry added to his farm from time to time till he now has 280 acres of fine, well-improved land. Mr. Hoey is a self-made man, and one in whom the citizens of the township have confidence. He is liberal, and by his influence and means contributes largely to all enterprises that will be of benefit to the county. Mr. and Mrs. Hoey are the parents of eleven children, seven of whom are now living. William J. Hoey, son of David R. and Jane A. (Hutchison) Hoey, was born Jan. 2, 1828, in Adams County, Pa. He was reared on a farm and educated in the common school. Nov. 11, 1849, he married Eliza Reid, who died Sept. 6, 1855. May 25, 1120 - HISTORY OF HOCKING VALLEY. 1856, he married Leah Huffman. Nine children have been born to Mr. Hoey, only six now living. After his marriage he settled on the farm where he now lives, at that time containing forty acres, which he has since added to, and now owns sixty-three acres of good, well-improved land. During the late war he enlisted in Company A, Seventy-third Ohio Infantry. He was stationed at Camp Logan, Ohio, about three months, and from there went to New Creek, Va. Then to Clarksburg, where he was in charge of the hospital four months. He was in the engagement at Morefield, Va., and was afterward sent to Frederick City, Md., where he had charge of the hospital two months. He received his discharge at Seminary Heights. Thomas Irwin, M. D., was born in Morgan Co., Ohio, March 20, 1836, a son of Elisha and Orpah N. (Amos) Irwin, natives of Maryland. He was reared on a farm and given a common education in the country schools. He was of an ambitious disposition, and by his own efforts acquired a good literary education, and in 1855 commenced to read medicine with Dr. C. S. McQueen, of Ringgold, Morgan County. In the spring of 1858 he went to Hancock County, Ill., where he began the practice of his profession, remaining there a year. He then returned to Morgan County and remained till 1868, when he went to Chapel Hill, Perry County, and two years later came to South Perry, where he now has a large practice and has been very successful in his profession. He was married Feb. 27, 1868, to Mary E., daughter of Otho H. and Agnes (Shepard) Williams. She was born in Morgan County, June 9, 1848. They have three children—Lulu, born Jan. 10, 1871; Rochester, Aug. 8, 1873; Algernon C., July 3, 1877. Dr. and Mrs. Irwin are members of the Disciple church. Mrs. Irwin has a wide reputation in literary circles. Peter Kane, son of James and Elizabeth (Miller) Kane, was born in Fairfield County, May 26, 1816. He was reared on a farm and educated at the subscription schools. When sixteen years old he worked as a gunsmith, which business he has since followed in connection with farming, and by close attention to these pursuits has accumulated a good property. April 9, 1846, he married Miss Mary, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Pickle, old pioneers of the county. By this union were eight children, seven still living—Elizabeth, Zimri, Oliver, Jacob, Solomon, Lavinia and Abraham L. One died in infancy. He continued to live on the old homestead after his marriage till 1849, when he bought his farm where he now resides. HISTORY OF HOCKING VALLEY - 1121 His farm contains 332 acres of well-cultivated, land. He and his wife have been members of the Methodist church for over forty years. Samuel Karshner, son of John and Elizabeth (Spangler) Karshner, was born in Salt Creek Township, Feb. 4, 1843. June 7, 1867, he married Susan Delong, daughter of Isaac and Sarah (Haynes) Delong. They have seven children—O1lie, Alda, Hattie, Ray, Pearl, Dora and Edith. Mr. Karshner has a farm of 146 acres and a fine brick dwelling. During the late war he was drafted, but left home to avoid serving. William Lindsey, farmer and stock-raiser, was born May 4, 1827, in Perry Township, Fairfield Co., Ohio, now Hocking County. He is the third son of Thomas and Mary (Blackburn) Lindsey who came from Ireland about 1813 and settled in Philadelphia. About the year 1823 they came to Perry Township, Ohio, where they remained many years, his mother dying on the old farm Jan. 16, 1848. After the death of his wife Mr. Lindsey went to Illinois where he died in 1867. Our subject was reared on a farm and received, his education in the subscription schools. He was married April 7, 1850, to Miss Susan, daughter of Solomon and Elizabeth (Buzzard) Creiglow, who were among the pioneers of the county. They are the parents of seven children, six of whom are living—Mary Jane, born March 13, 1851, and died Oct. 4, 1877; Samuel, born Dec. 21, 1853, a farmer and schoolteacher in Perry Township; Nelson, born July 23, 1856, a farmer in Pickaway County; John A., born Feb. 10, '1859; .Clementine May 6, 1864; 'Sherman W., Nov. 6, 1869, and Bertha L., Dec. 7, 1873. On attaining his majority, his father gave him eighty acres of unimproved land, to which he has added from time to time till he now possesses 210 acres of excellent land in a high state of cultivation, including the old homestead which he has gained by his own industry. He is giving his children a good practical education. He and wife are active members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mrs. Minerva (Dunckel) Lutz, daughter of George and Sarah (Mounts) Dunckel, was born in Hocking County, July 6, 1850. Her father was a native of Pennsylvania, and came to Ohio fifty years ago. Her mother was a native of Ohio. She was married Sept. 26, 1869, to Byron Lutz, son of Jacob and Lydia (Rank) Lutz. They first went to housekeeping in Pickaway County, but remained there only a year. They then moved to the Stump farm and lived - 71 - 1122 - HISTORY OF HOCKING VALLEY. there four years. They then lived two years on the Lutz farm. Mr. Lutz died Oct. 3, 1877, leaving four children—George A., born July 13, 1870; Ulysses C. and Grant (twins), born Oct. 10, 1872; William A., July 30, 1874. Mrs. Lutz is a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church. She has been an invalid six years, but is cheerful aud uncomplaining in her affliction. She has a fine two-story residence in Laurelville, erected in 1872. George Marshall, M. D.,was born in Carroll County, Ohio, April 21, 1846, a son of William and Margaret (Black) Marshall. His father was born near Steubenville, Ohio, July 4, 1812, but in early youth removed with his father, Robert Marshall, to Monroe Township, Carroll County. On reaching his majority he chose the vocation of a shoemaker. In 1835 he married Margaret, daughter of Andrew Black, of Monroe Township. Sept. 1, 1856, they started with a family of eight children for Hocking County, coming in wagons, driving the cows, etc., and settled.within a mile of the Rock House, where he pursued farming till 1879, when he was taken sick and died Nov. 1,4.1879. George Marshall was ten years of age when his parents came to Hocking County. His youth was spent in assisting on the farm and attending the common schools. He attended the Ohio University a year, and in 1863 went to Kansas, where he taught school two years. he then returned to Ohio and attended the University another year, teaching during the vacation, and in 1871 went again to Kansas. He was appointed by Governor Henry one of the first Commissioners of Smith County. He followed farming two years, and then returned to Ohio, and after teaching a short time began the study of medicine under the preceptorship of Dr. Black, of Carroll County, remaining with him three years. In the winter of 1875–'76 he attended lectures at the Medical College at Cincinnati, and again in 1877–'78, graduating from that institution, in the meantime remaining with his preceptor. After his graduation he returned to Kansas and practiced a year, and owing to failing health returned to Ohio, where he has since resided. Dr. Marshall enlisted in October, 1863, in the Twelfth Ohio Cavalry, and was mustered out in November, 1865. He served in ,Generals Burbridge and Stoneman's commands, and participated iu many battles and skirmishes. He is a member of Mingo Lodge, No. 171, A. F. & A. M., and of Silver Moon Lodge, No. 440, I. 0. 0. F., South Perry. Samuel McClelland, farmer and stock-raiser, is the third son of Alexander and Minerva (Spangler) McClelland. He was born in HISTORY OF HOCKING VALLEY - 1123 Perry Township, Fairfield County, afterward annexed to Hocking County, Feb. 17, 1836. He was reared on a farm and educated in the common schools, living with his parents till he grew to manhood. He was married Dec. 13, 1860, to Miss Mary A., daughter of William and Sarah (Fetherolf) Armstrong, early pioneers of Hocking County. This union was blessed with five children, four still living—Willis W. and Wallace A. (twins), born July 22, 1862; Sarah Cedilla, born Aug. 6, 1864; George H., born Aug. 11, 1867, and Dervin, born April 1, 1874, and died April 1, 1876. In 1870 he purchased his present farm of 191 acres of land in a high state of cultivation. He has held many local offices of trust and responsibility. He and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church (Union). He is a member of the I. 0. 0. F., South Perry Lodge, No. 440. In the late civil war he enlisted in Company B, Seventy-first Ohio Infantry, September, 1864. He participated in many battles and skirmishes, and while at Pulaski, Tenn., was taken seriously ill, when he was taken to Louisville, Kentucky, Hospital, but was afterward transferred to Nashville, Tenn. From there he was taken to Indiana, then to Camp Denison, Ohio, where he remained during the winter, serving till the close of the war, when he was honorably discharged April 25, 1865. Zara McDaniel was born in Harrison County, Va., Nov. 14, 1822, and when six years of age came with his parents to Hocking County, locating four miles from Logan. In 1838 he went into Falls Mills to learn the trade; served an apprenticeship, and remained there till 1857. He then went into the steam mill at Logan and worked there eleven years, when he came to Laurelville and rented the flouring mill for five years. He then bought the mill and now has a capacity of grinding 100 barrels of flour per day. He was married March 19, 1844, to Malinda Tatman, a native of Ohio. She died Dec. 5, 1881. May 25, 1882, he married M. Williamson, a native of Hocking County. Mr. McDaniel is a member of the Masonic and I. 0. 0. F. fraternities. He and his wife are members of the Methodist church. John M. Romel, deceased, was born in Esslingen, Sept. 12, 1818, the eldest son of Michael and Anna Mary (Harmon) Romel., He was married June 12, 1846, to Christina Deuschle, who was born May 3, 1823. They came to the United States in 1854 and located on the farm where Mrs. Romel and her children now reside. They had a family of nine children, only four now living—Christina, born Jan. 8, 1849, died in infancy; Michel, born June 1124 - HISTORY OF HOCKING VALLEY. 8, 1850, died in infancy; Jacob F., born July 25, 1851, died Sept. 18, 1864; Christina, born Feb. 10, 1853, died Oct. 15, 1876; Mary, born Dec. 15, 1855; John M., born May 17, 1858; Wilhelm, born Nov. 15, 1860, died March 29, 1861; William F., born Aug. 4, 1862; Elizabeth, born May 19, 1865. Mr. Romel died Dec. 1, 1877. He was, as is also his wife, a member of the German Lutheran church. Their farm contains 160 acres of good improved land. Salem Shoemaker, farmer and stock-raiser, was born in Madison Township, Fairfield Co., Ohio, April 2, 1849, a son of Levi and Sally Ann (Roads) Shoemaker, who were old settlers of that county. Our subject was reared on a farm and received his education in the common schools, residing with his parents until he grew to manhood. He was married Oct. 13, 1875, to Miss Samantha Stone, a daughter of Samuel and Catharine (McCormick) Stone. They have four children-Bertha May, born May 26, 1876; Pella Grace, born May 9, 1878; Ida, born Nov. 19, 1880; Edwin B., born Nov. 18, 1882. After his marriage Mr. Shoemaker moved to his present home where he has eighty-seven acres of improved land. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. James S. Steel was born in Perry Township, Hocking Co., Ohio, Feb. 10, 1845, a son of James and Mary (Sherrick) Steel. When he was eighteen years of age, in September, 1863, he enlisted in Company M, Twelfth Ohio Cavalry. They immediately went to Richmond and remained two weeks; then went to Virginia and participated in the battle of the Salt Works; then went into winter quarters in Kentucky, and was afterward on patrol duty through many of the Southern States. He was discharged July 10, 1865, and the next three years worked at the carpenter's trade. He then went to Vermillion, Ill., and remained three years. Mr. Steel first married Elizabeth Highfill, of Kentucky. They had one child, mother and child both now deceased. He afterward married Elizabeth Higley, of Laurel Township, Hocking County. They have three children-Laura M., Frank and John. Mrs. Steel is a member of the Lutheran church. John S. Steel, carpenter and builder, was born in Perry Township, April 24, 1836, a son of James and Mary Steel. His father having a large family, he was obliged at an early age to take care of himself. He was married Nov. 2, 1857, to Sophia Koch, a native of Pickaway County, Ohio. They had a family of eleven children, eight now living-Daniel K., Samuel K., Charles K., William E. K., Mary Ann,. Lucy, John and Emma. Mrs. Steel