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JAMES ADAMS, farmer; P. O., Cardington; was born Sept. 22, 1829, near Mansfield, in Richland Co.; his parents, James and Margaret (McGiboney) Adams, were natives of the Emerald Isle, and they emigrated to this country. and stopped some years in Pennsylvania, and then located for a time in Richland Co., moving to this township in 1844; after making several changes. they moved to Marion Co., where they died at the 6 age of 94 years. At the age of 14, James Jr. started out to do for himself, and worked, five years for William Johnson; he received, the first year, $4.00 per month; the second year, $5.00, and so on, increasing his wages until the expiration of the time. While yet a lad in his teens, he made a trip across the mountains with a drove of hogs for his employer to the eastern market, and disposed of them at a profit. Subsequently he learned the cabinet maker's trade, at which he was engaged for fourteen years. At the age of 25, he was married to Eliza L. Freeman, born Jan. 6, 1835, a daughter of George and Emma (Bird) Freeman, both natives of England. After Mr. Adams' marriage,- he began farming, and rented land for several years, when he began keeping house; his outfit was of a very meager character, having to borrow utensils to commence with; in 1869 he purchased 60 acres; in 1864, he entered the service and was out one year, in the 174th 0. V. I., Co.

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K, and participated in several battles, and was a true and faithful soldier. Mr. Adams not having had school advantages worth mentioning, appreciates the worth of them, and is giving his children all the advantages in his power; his daughter, Emma, is now teaching, having secured a certificate before she was 15 years old. He and his wife are members of the Bethel Church; he is also a member of Caledonia Lodge No. 299, I. O. O, F. Of the children, they are as follows: George, born July 22, 1857, Adda, (deceased) June 6, 1860, Emma Aug. 17, 1862, Charley) April 11, 1866, Frank, Feb. 3, 1868, Ollie, Sept. 1, 1870. Mr. Adams has 92 acres of choice land, all of which he has acquired by industry.

WM. S. AYE, farmer; P. O., Caledonia; Sept. 19, 1821, Mr. Aye was born in Marion Co., Ohio; his father's name was Jacob, who was born in Maryland in 1792, and emigrated to this State with his father, whose name was also Jacob, and located in Berkshire Tp., Delaware Co., in 1806, remaining there until 1820; he then came to Clarendon Tp., Marion Co., where William S. was born; after a residence of a few years on this place, the family moved four miles north, and lived upon a forty-acre piece, which they had entered, remaining there until 1826, when they moved to what is now Morrow Co., Canaan Tp., and entered eighty acres, the first year he cleared four acres, which was planted June 18, yet with good results; the year following he cleared six acres more, which crop was nearly all destroyed by the squirrels. Jacob Ave died Aug. 24, 1871; his wife was Rebecca Hyde before marriage; she died Sept. 12, same year; she was born in Massachusetts, Sept. 12, 1792; her birthday and death were the same date; the Ayes are of German descent; William S. was married Oct. 10, 1844, to Sarah J. Mitchell, who was born March 27, 1829, in Ross Co., Ohio, and is a daughter of William and Jane (Hines) Mitchell, who came to Marion Co. the same year that Sarah was born, and entered eighty acres of land; the Mitchells are of Irish and the Hines of Dutch descent; since the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Aye, they have lived at their present place of residence; he has, in all, nearly 500 acres of land, 160 of the number in Wyandott Co.; eight children have been born to them, five now living- Maria, now Mrs. J. M. Campbell; Morris J., Melville C., William M., Laura T.; the deceased areEmily, Elenore, and Almon N.; Mr. Aye, wife and entire family are members of the M. E. Church; while his father lived across the line in Marion, the first Methodist society established in Marion Co., was formed at his father's house in 1821, and consisted of seven members; Jacob and his wife were of the number, he having joined that denomination in 1814, and his wife in Massachusetts in 1808; Mr. Aye is among the intelligent class; is a liberal patron of the public journals, and his library is well stored with useful and standard works.

JASPER BRADFORD, farmer; P. O., Cardington; born Dec. 1, 1818, in Muskingum Co.; is the son of John and Mary (Davis) Bradford, who were married in Loudoun Co., and came West about 1812, locating in Muskingum Co. Jasper is the fifth of a family of eleven children, and was married July 1, 1841, to Mary E. Lane, a native of Muskingum Co.; she died Dec. 25, 1843, leaving two children-Achsah, now in Oxford Tp., Delaware Co., the wife of Win. Nelson, and George, in Muskingum Co. Mr. Bradford was married the second time, to Elizabeth Davis, Nov. 27, 1845, the daughter of Samuel and Mary Davis, who were natives of Pennsylvania; four children crowned their unionHarriet J., Mary E., John M. and Maranda C. Harriet now of Edgar Co., Ill., is the wife of H. Rowland; Mary E. is Mrs. Martin Powers, of Cardington; John M. is on the farm; Maranda, deceased. His second -wife died Nov. 1, 1865, in Edgar Co. On July 30, 1870, was married to Mary Ann Miller, his present wife, who was born in Belmot Co., Sept. 12, 1818; her father, Andrew Miller, entered the land the now reside upon; his wife was Susanna Ault, both natives of Pennsylvania, and emigrated to this state in the year 1818, and to the present limits of Morrow Co. in 1835; in 1867, Mr. Bradford moved to Edgar Co., Ill., and lived there three years, returning to this county where he has since resided. Mr. Bradford and wife are members of the Methodist Church, and have been identified with the church for about thirty years. Their farm, consisting of 74 acres, affords them a handsome living, and a good home.

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Cardington; is among Canaan's best farmers. He is a native of Ohio, born in Radnor Tp., Delaware Co., May 18, 1831, and a son of James W. Bratton, whose wife was Mary Kyle, who was likewise reared in Delaware Co. James W. was a native of Pennsylvania. John wasthe second of a family of ten children, and was reared in the home circle; after his father's death he assisted in the care and support of his mother; at the age of 25, he was married to Rosannah McBride, who was born in 1835, in Marion Co.; a daughter of Robert and Melissa (Reece) McBride. After marriage he began by renting land, which he continued to do for several years, and acquired enough means to purchase a small place near Denmark, which he sold soon after and moved to Marion Co., and purchased 43 acres, and in 1869 moved to this township, and purchased his present home, where he has since lived. They have two children-Lillie and Ollie; Ollie is now the wife of Samuel Warden, of this township; Lillie is at Cardington, engaged in the millinery trade. Mr. Bratton is a member of the Bethel M. E. Church. Democracy runs in the family, and John is quite strongly tinctured with its principles, and votes straight.

MRS. NANCY BAIRD, farmer; P. O., Caledonia; was born in Morris Co., New Jersey, Sept. 3, 1816, and was married to Peter Baird, who was born Dec. 7, 1814, in Morris Co., New Jersey; he was a son of William Baird. Mr. and Mrs. Baird came to this State in 1839, spending the first winter in Mt. Gilead; then moving to Shaw's Creek, and purchased 80 acres one mile north of Denmark, remaining there three years then rented out their land and moved to Gilead, where they lived one year; during their sojour here Mr. Baird was engaged in the manufacture of brick; about the year 1848 they traded their farm north of Denmark for the one she now owns. Aug. 31,1850, soon after their arrival at this place, Mr. Baird died; since his death she has remained on the farm, her son John carrying on the farm. Eight children were born to her, but seven are living.

MARTIN V. BROWN, farmer; P. O. Mt. Gilead; is among the genial, whole-souled men of the county, whose heart is ever open to the cry of the needy, and his hand ready to stretch forth to adminster to their necessities; he was born in this township Nov. 1, 1834, is a son of Dr. Ira Brown, who practiced medicine in this county for many years, and was among the prominent and successful physicians; he was born in Knox Co., in July 1810. His wife, Sarah Brown, was born the year previous. Martin's grandfather's name was Luther; he was a native of Albany Co., and came out to this State prior to the war of 1812, and settled near Chillicothe. Martin's father practiced medicine about thirty years; later in life he moved to Rock Island Co., Ill., where he died May 2, 1874, aged 63 years, 10 months and 6 days. His wife died May 11, 1877, aged 68 years 7 months and 8 days. At the age of 25 Martin was married to Eliza Schooley; was born in May, 1834, in Cardington Tp.; she is a daughter of Samuel and Mary E. (Graves) Schooley, who were natives of Virginia, and of English descent, and emigrated West to this county in the year 1830. After the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Brown, they remained on the homestead; in 1879 they came to Section 30, and purchased 80 acres. They have three children-Ross N., born Sept. 27, 1860; Charles C., May 1863; Emma, April 2, 1866. He and wife are members of the Protestant Methodist Church; he is also a representative of Caledonia Lodge, I. O. O. F., No. 299, and a good Democrat.

WILLIAM BROOKS, farmer; P. O. Iberia; was born in the Empire State, Cayuga Co., March 3, 1831; his parents were John and Rebecca (King) Brooks, whose family consisted of eight children, William being the second. The King family trace their ancestry to the land of roast beef and plum pudding, while the Brooks came from the State of Connecticut. William was but 2 years of age when his parents moved to Seneca Co., Ohio, and were not blessed with an abundance of this world's goods. His first effort to lay the foundation of his future business, was to learn the carpenter's trade; he soon perceived that in its prosecution through life it would necessitate a continued change of place, and irregular employment, and in view of these facts, he abandoned it, and resolved to be a tiller of the soil; it seemed a long time to him before he could be in possession of a farm of his own, yet he firmly resolved to accomplish his aim.

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His first move was to secure a team, and accordingly bought a young horse of his brother, which died before it was paid for, though the debt was due his brother, yet he worked on and paid it, to the last farthing. At the age of 23, in December, 1854, he was married to Hannah Braden, who was born Oct. 17,1837, a daughter of William and Susan (Mack) Braden. After his marriage he farmed for his great uncle about nine years; in 1863 he moved to the south edge of Marion Co., and rented for one year; in May, 1864, he joined the service, and was out several months in Company A, 136th regiment, O. N. G. In the fall of '64, he moved across the line into Morrow Co., where he had purchased about eighty acres of land, which was only partly cleared; he has since added to his original purchase, having now about 100 acres of land. The buildings and the main improvements are the result of his own labor. Politically he is a Republican; in 1876 he was brought forward for County Commissioner, and was elected, and in 1879, re-elected by a handsome majority, and is serving with credit to himself and the satisfaction of his constituents. Have three children-Emma S., Nellie E. and Victor Lincoln. The entire family, excepting the youngest child, are members of the U. P. Church.

WILLIAM BAIRD, farmer; P. O. Marits; was born Jan. 17, 1840, in this State and county; is a son of Peter and Nancy Baird, who came to this county about the year 1838. William has always been engaged in farming pursuits, living in Morrow Co. all the time, with the exception of two years, which were spent in Vermilion Co., Ill. At the age of 34 he was married to Nancy E. Christy, who was born in this township in 1848, and is a daughter of David and Nancy Christy, and grand-daughter of John Boyles, the pioneer. After their marriage they located on the farm where he now resides. They have three children: Wellington, born March, 1875; Hannah, Sept., 1877; Lillie Dale, Sept., 1878. Mr. Baird is a hard-working and industrious man.

GEORGE W. BRADEN, farmer; P. O., Iberia; is a native of Richland Co., and was born near Plymouth, Feb. 21, 1832; his parents were William and Susan (Mack) Braden; the father was a native of Mercer Co., Pa.; was born in March, 1808, and emigrated West, locating first in Ashland Co.; he then moved to Richland Co., and in 1848 came to this county, purchasing eighty acres of land, where William Brooks now lives, and soon after added eighty acres more adjoining, which he located upon, remaining several years, until he moved across the line into Marion Co., where he now resides; George was the eldest of the family, and has been thrice married-first to Elizabeth Wirebaugh, who was born in January, 1837, in Crawford Co., daughter of John and Elizabeth (Potts) Wirebaugh, in December, 1871; she died leaving eight children, seven living-William A., Sarah M., Lizzie, John A., Frederick M., Harley and Ann, one dying in infancy; his second wife was Charity Moore; they had one child-Alta; his wife died in March, 1876; June 19, 1879, he was married to Rachel Lautzenhiser, who was born in Summit Co., Dec. 2, 1844, daughter of John and Lydia (Baughman) Lautzenhiser; the mother was a native of Trumbull Co., born Aug. 4,1812; the father was born in May 1802, and came West from Pa. to this State in 1821, and was one of the pioneers of Summit Co, where Mrs. Braden was raised. Mr. Braden is a member of the U. P. Church; his wife, of the Reformed. He has eighty-seven acres of land.

JOHN CAMPBELL, farmer; P. O., Caledonia; was born Sept. 23, 1810, in Loudoun Co., Virginia; is a son of William and Catharine (Wright) Campbell, who are of Scotch and Irish descent. John was but one year old when his father died, and came West with his mother when five years of age, and located in Muskingum Co., where they remained about three years; also stayed at Darby Plains, the same length of time; went to Waldo. and remained one year, and in Delaware Co., several years, and in 1822 came to this township, with his mother, who had married Frederick Dunklebarger, who entered land and located on the same. Jan. 22, 1835, John was married to Lucinda Downs, who was born Jan. 12, 2, 1814, in Ross Co., Pa., the daughter of David and Sarah (Murphy) Downs; he being a representative of Loudoun Co., Va., and she of Ohio birth. After their marriage they settled on the same section where they now live, their domicile being made of logs with puncheon floor and stick chimney. The forest

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stood in its primitive beauty, no clearing having been done at this time. Indians were plentiful, and were camped about them, watching with a jealous eye the encroachmerits of the settlers on their domain; here Mr. and Mrs. Campbell spent the prime of their life, enduring all the privations and hardships that attend the settlement of a new country; their corn was pounded in a mortar or ground by a band stone, and their clothing was of their own manufacture. Their first summer spent in their cabin was without any floor; a hole cut in the side served as a place of ingress; the fire was made upon the ground, the smoke seeking its own outlet; yet they were happy, and looked for better days to come; 1880 finds them in possession of an excellent home, and a farm of 185 acres, and everything about them to make life, enjoyable. They have eight childrenMartha N., at borne; Eliza, now Mrs. S. Rice; John N., Sarah J., now Mrs. Strawman; William W., James W., Alfred M., George W. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, as well as the entire family, are members of the M. E. Church of which Mr. and Mrs. Campbell were among its first members.

DAVID CHRISTY, farmer; P. O. Caledonia; was born in Harrison Co., town of Cadiz, State of Penn., June 17, 1820; is a son of David and Martha (Dillon) Christy, who were natives of Washington, Pa., and came to this State prior to their marriage. They came to this county about the year 1830; his father purchased eighty acres west of Denmark, upon which he settled and remained until his death, which took place in 1863; his wife died. At 21 David began for himself; Sept. 28th, in his 22d year, he was married to Hannah J. Boyles, who was born in this township Feb. 9, 1825, and is the seventh of a family of nine children, born to John and Nancy (Merritt) 'Boyles; her father was one of the early pioneers in the county; the Merrits were prominently identified with the county during its early settlement. After marriage, Mr. Christy rented land at different places. In 1848, he bought eighty acres of land, and lived several years in their cabin home. Mr. Christy was very poor when he started; he began at the bottom of the ladder; he was without a dollar, and they began keeping house with one chair, six knives and forks, one set of teacups and saucers, and a few plates; their first payment was $16, and this was the accumulations of many months, of a few quarters at a time, yet they toiled and labored on, arid after- years of privation and hardship, have acquired a good home, and 2 273 1/2 acres of ]arid. Nine children have been born to them: Martha E., Mrs. A. Stagle; Lodema, Mrs. C. Ziller; Nancy E., Mrs. Win. Baird; Eliza J., Mrs. John Fields; Alfred C., in Iowa; David, in Iowa; John B., Minnie and Emma Nevada, at home. Mr. and Mrs. Christy are both members of the Presbyterian Church.

NATHAN N. COE, farmer; P. O., Marits; born Nov. 8, 1837, in Gilead Tp.; is a son of Abram and Margaret (Nichols) Coe; Abram was born Dec. 6, 1806, in Loudoun Co., Va., arid emigrated to this State, locating in Gilead Tp; he yet survives, arid is among the honored and highly- respected citizens in the county. Nathan Nichols was married in his 23rd year, Oct. 10, 1860, to Sophia Harris, who was born in Denmark, Canaan Tp., Feb. 25, 1839, the daughter of Joel Harris. After their marriage they lived one year on the homestead in Gilead; in 1863 he purchased seventy-one acres, one-half mile south of Denmark, which he has fitted up in good farmer shape; he has good buildings, and arranged with a view to comfort and convenience; and is living in comparative contentment, enjoying the love arid good-will of his friends and neighbors. They have no children.

ELI CLEVINGER, farmer; P. O., Gilead Station. Among the representatives of this county, who hail from the "Old Dominion" State, whose career has been a successful one, is Mr. Clevinger. Starting out in life without procuring aid, or even a common school education, he struggled on in his business transactions, having to trust to the honor of his fellows, who, in many instances, had no conscientious scruples, arid exercised their opportunities. Yet he has triumphed over these conditions, and has lived to experience a realization of his early hopes arid cherished anticipations-which was, to "some day have a home and property of his own, that would place him. beyond the probable reach of want and to he placed upon the plane of independence." Such has been his realizations, having brought those desires to a successful issue; he was born in Frederic Co., Va., Sept. 15,1821;

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he is a son of William and Martha Mulvania; who were natives of Virginia, and emigrated to Muskingum Co, Ohio, when Eli was a lad of 9 years; his father was twice married, he being the second child of a family of four, by the second marriage, and lived with his father until his 25th year, and was married to Rebecca Bonham, whose parents were Mahlon and Esther (Wickersham) Bonham. His first purchase was 80 acres of land; he added to it at different times, until he acquired 320 acres; in 1875, he disposed of his interests in that locality, and came to this township, and purchased 160 acres. They have seven children-Susannah, now Mrs. Samuel Bush, of Cardington; Martha, Mrs. George Rhodes; Hester, John, William, Thomas and Mahlon. Mr. Clevinger has been a constant member of the M. E. Church over forty years.

FRANK M. CURL, farmer; P. O. Caledonia is among the worthy young representatives of this township; he was born Aug 16, 1854, in Cardington Tp. His parents were Henry W. and Elizabeth (Johnson) Curl; she is a native of this county, and her husband of Clark Co., Ohio. The Curl family are of Scotch, and the Johnsons of Dutch extraction; Frank's grandfather was a settler in the county. At the age of 18 Frank worked at the carpenters' trade, and continued the same business for five years; in his 23d year he was married to Ermina J. Bay, who was born Oct. 9, 1857, on the farm where they now reside, which was formerly owned by her parents, Harrison and Miranda J. (Moore) Bay. The former was born near Philadelphia, Pa., Oct. 11, 1812, and emigrated first to Guernsey Co., and to this county in 1851. Mrs. Bay was born March 29, 1818, near Chandlerville, Muskingum Co., where she was married, Oct. 24, 1844, and moved to Guernsey with her husband, thence to this county, where they remained until their death. Harrison Bay died Aug. 3, 1861; his wife died Nov. 24, 1873. Since the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Curl, they have resided on the homestead farm; they have one child -Alma, who was born Nov. 12, 1879. Mrs. Curl's grandfather was a Colonel in the war of 1812. Mr. Curl is affiliated with the Republican party, and is now serving as Township Trustee. Both are members of the M. E. Church.

SHERIDAN S. COX, farmer; P. O., Caledonia; was born in Harrison Co., Ohio, March 5, 1833; son of Zebediah and Elizabeth (Ryan) Cox, who are natives of Maryland-Zebediah was born in the year 1801, and emigrated to this State, with his father, in the year 1802, locating in Harrison Co., where the family remained until the year 1850, when Zebediah moved with his family to Wyandot Co., Ohio, and settled in the woods, west of Upper Sandusky, and cleared up the farm; after fifteen years' residence Zebediah returned to Harrison Co., Sheridan remaining on the farm until 1866, when he came to this county, and purchased eighty acres of land. Jan. 5, 1860, he was married to Nancy Patton, who was born in this township, in 1843. She was a daughter of Patrick and Rebecca (Morgan) Patton - she died 1871, leaving three children, whose names were-Lizzie, Mary E., and James S. In 1873, he was married to his present wife, Delilah Kerran, who was born in 1843, daughter of John and Rachel (Slaughter) Kerran. There are no children. He and wife are members of the M. E. Church.

JAMES H. COEN, farmer; P. O., Caledonia; was born in Knox Co., Ohio, Aug. 26, 1827; his father, Isaac Coen, died when James was but two years of age; his mother's maiden name was Mary Williams, and married the second time when James was but 12 years of age, sending him to live with a man who was to learn him the carpenters' trade, but who kept him doing drudgery instead, and he despaired of ever learning the trade, and left, after staying with the man three years; he then went to live with Henry Valentine, staying there three years also; he then set out for Marion Co., and worked by the month, and " grubbed " and chopped cord-wood at thirtythree cents per cord, boarding himself; at the age of 27, he was married to Ann Harrison, who was born Aug. 22, 1834, in Fairfield Co.; is the daughter of Jacob and Rachel K. (Rice) Harrison; Jacob was born Jan. 17, 1805, in Fairfield Co., and was married to Rachel Rice, April 23, 1829, and moved to Marion Co. in 1834, and settled in the "beech woods;" he joined the M. E. Church in 1841, and was the first person to join Jacob Geyer's class, and was the first Sunday-school superintendent. He died Oct. 23,1873. After the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Coen, he began farming; his first purchase was the Knowles grant, which

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he afterwards sold and settled on the Badger farm, and began buying out the heirs; had an interest in some land in Van Wert Co., which he traded for a two-horse wagon; since Mr. Coen's location here, he has remained, and is permanently settled; he has now about 250 acres of choice land, beautifully located, no better in the township, and he is among the county's best farmers and self-made men; they have six children-George F., Mary A., Lizzie, Nora M., Hattie B. and Harrison H.

EZEKIEL H. COX, farmer; P. O., Iberia; was born in Tulley Tp., Marion Co., Ohio, May 24, 1843; his father, Abraham Cox, was born in Monongahela Co., Va., July 11, 1806; he married Mary Pittman, who was born May 25, 1810, and emigrated west about the year 1835, locating in Monroe Co., and later, in Gilead Tp., where he purchased 160 acres of land, and remained their until his location in Marion Co. Ezekiel remained at home until 27 years of age; April 14, 1872, he married Louisa J. Hendrickson, who was born in Marion Co., 1853, daughter of G. W. Hendrickson; her mother's family name was Blocksom; since the marriage of Mr. Cox he has been a resident of Canaan, on Section 2, where he has 135 acres of land. They have two childrenAlfred E., born March 20, 1873; Adda A., March 5, 1875.

CLARK COX, farmer; P. O., Caledonia; is a native of Marion Co., Ohio; he was born in Tully Tp., March 28,1847, and is the eighth of a family of nine children; his parents were Abraham and Mary (Pittman) Cox; he was a native of Virginia, and came West at an early day; they now live in Galion, Ohio. On becoming Of age, Clark began farming on his own account; and Feb. 22, 1871, he married Miss Rebecca J. Irvin; she was born in Washington Tp., this county, in the year 1848; after their marriage, they lived with his father until 1874, when he came to his present place, and has lived here since. They have five children-James H., born Dec. 25, 1871; Charles E., Dec, 28, 1873; William J., Oct. 20, 1875; Mary S., Oct., 17, 1877, and babe born May 17, 1880. Mr. Cox is among the well-known farmers of his township; his farm contains 200 acres of land well-adapted to stock-raising, in which he is largely interested; he is located about eight miles northwest of Mt. Gilead.

THOMAS A. CAMPBELL, farmer; P. O.. Gilead Station; is a descendant of the Campbell family, who were among the early arrivals in this part of the township. Mrs. Campbell, the widow of A. Campbell, a grandfather of Thomas, emigrated here at an early period, and made a purchase of land, part of which is now occupied by W. J. Campbell, the brother of Thomas. Thomas was born in Gilead Tp., Oct. 21, 1822, and is the eldest of a family of five children, whose parents were William and Mary (Axtell) Campbell. The Axtells are of Yankee extraction, while the Campbells are of Irish. Dec. 25, 1861, he was married to Beliah Webster, who was born Sept. 11, 1836, in Gilead Tp. She is a daughter of Marvin and Maria (Newson) Webster, whose father was an early settler in Gilead, and among the first to build in the town of Gilead. After Mr. Campbell was married, he rented land in Gilead Tp. some time, and subsequently moved to his farm, consisting of fifty acres. They have had seven children; five are living-John E., Mary, Sarah, Myrtie, Imo and Charley C.

WM. J. CAMPBELL, farmer, P. O., Gilead Station; was born July 31, 1846; his first recollections being confined to the limits of the homestead, where his parental ancestorsWilliam and Mary Campbell-resided. Their home was then located near the boundary line dividing Gilead and Caanan townships. His father departed this life 1854; he was a native of Jefferson Co., and his advent to this county was during its early history, and he was among its respected citizens; his widow still survives him, and resides on the homestead farm that was located by Williams' early ancestors. May 6,1875, William was married, while in his 30th year, to Mary E. Smith, born Oct. 15, 1849, in Fairfield Co., daughter of George and Elizabeth (Pugh) Smith; after his marriage, he located on the homestead, remaining there until the spring of 1878, at which time he moved to his present place of abode. May 6, 1880, they celebrated their wooden wedding, their friends giving them an unexpected visit, presenting them with testimonials suited to, and commemorative of the occasion. One child, Jessie May, was born to them May 21, 1879, but the fair flower soon faded, its spirit returning to Him who

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gave it June 26 of the same year. Mr. Campbell and wife are members of the M. E. Church, and endeavoring to live lives consistent with their profession. He has considerable real estate, and is a successful farmer.

JOHN N. CAMPBELL, farmer; P. O., Caledonia; was born July 9, 1839, in Marion Co.; is the third of a family of nine children, born to John and Lucinda Campbell, who have been long and favorably known in this county. John Nelson, in his early years, evinced an aptitude for farming and stock-raising. At the age of 24 he united his interests with Miss Maria P. Aye, born in 1845, and a daughter of W. S. Aye, one of Canaan's staunch citizens, and early settlers. Subsequent to their marriage they moved to the Taylor farm, in this township, which he occupied for eight years; they then moved to the middle fork of the Whetstone, on the Strawman farm, which has been his residence ever since, having 186 acres of land, which employs his time, being engaged in farming and stock raising. They have a family of six children-Mary O., Melvin A., Morris W., Cora B., Hallie R. and Pearl L. J. Himself, wife and three children are members of the M. E. Church.

PETER DILTS, farmer; P. O., Caledonia; "Uncle Peter" was born in Muskingum Co., Ohio, Aug. 7, 1814; his parents were Peter and Elizabeth Dilts, who emigrated to this State from New Jersey in the year 1812, where they purchased land from the government, remaining on the same until their death. Peter had but the advantages afforded by those early times; schools were few and sparsely attended. He lived with his father until his 23d year, at which time he married Sarah Ann Knight in March, 1837, making his father's home his place of abode until 1852; he was the youngest of a family of eight children. Since 1852, he has been a constant resident of the county; his farm consists of 84 acres, and is located in the northwest part of the township; since his advent to the county, he has not been out of the State. Nine children have been born to them; five of the number are living-Amanda, now Mrs. Hipshire; Louisa, now Mrs. Monroe; Sarah Ann, now Mrs. A. Cunningham; Elizabeth, now Mrs. Hipshire, and Austin M., all residents of Marion Co. Four are deceased-Rebecca, the wife of Mr. White; Franklin at the age of 24; Freeman, when a babe, and Cordelia, the wife of Levi Ulch, who was shot in her own house by some unknown parties, her husband being absent at the time with stock. She was sitting in the room at nightfall, sewing, when the dastardly deed was done by some party outside. No light has ever been thrown upon the matter, and to this day remains a painful mystery.

WM. FEIGLEY, retired farmer; Caledonia; stands prominent among the early settlers of this locality; he was born in Washington Co., Md., Nov. 2, 1811, and is the fourth of a family of eight children, born to William and Susanna (Bumgardiner) Feigley, both natives of Washington Co., Md. William remained in his native county until he was 20 years of age, when, in company with others, he walked to the vicinity of his present place, and, forming a favorable opinion of the county, he returned to Maryland, where, on becoming, of age, he voted for Gen. Jackson, and came into possession of his interest in his father's estate, and the same fall he came West, and entered 160 acres of land in the present township of Canaan, Morrow Co., and cleared the same. Aug. 8, 1833, he married Miss Lucinda, daughter of Isaac and Lanor (Washer) Dewitt, of New Jersey. She was born in Sussex Co., N. J., April 16, 1814, and came West with her parents, in 1816. They entered forty acres on Owl Creek, near Salem Church, in this county, and in 1818 they entered eighty acres where the tile factory now stands, west of Mt. Gilead; here she lived until her marriage, after which Mr. Feigley built a round log cabin, of one room, containing a bed, table, four splint-bottom chairs, and a cupboard, all transformed from the raw material by the assistance of an ax, and all were located in the midst of the forests, whose nights were made hideous by the howling wolves; but, despite these disadvantages, a small crop of corn and potatoes were soon under way. He lived on the place for twenty-one years, when he bought 125 acres at $26 per acre, and lived on the same for seventeen years; he then went to Galion, and lived there for twenty-two months, when he returned to Canaan Tp., and settled on his present place, building his present residence, and has lived in the same ever since. Of a family of sixteen chil

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dren, seven are living, viz; Isaac, Samuel, Mary, David, Lanor, Elizabeth and Lucinda; all are married and doing well. Among those who now rest in the silent tomb, is Daniel, who, at his country's call, enlisted in the 64^th 0. V. I and served until his death at Corinth; also John, who was a yardmaster on the B. & I. R. R., and met with an accident while in the discharge of his duty, which resulted in his death; the others died, surrounded by kind friends, midst the peaceful scenes of the home fireside.

HORACE L. FRANCIS, farming; P. O.; Three Locusts; born December 10th, 1849 in Claridon Tp., Marion Co., Ohio, the seventh child born to A. P. Francis and Alvira Townley his wife; who were born, raised and married in Tompkins Co., New York, and emigrated West, locating in Caledonia, Marion Co., about the year 1835, where he engaged in merchandising for several years. Subsequently he engaged in farming, buying 200 acres in the north part of Canaan Tp., Sec. 4, where he lived until his death, which took place in 1868, at the age of 65; his wife survived him three years. Horace was married Jan. 1, 1870, to Mary C. Smith, who was born in this township Jan'y 3, 1853, a daughter of Jefferson and Catharine (Hines) Smith, who was a native of Pennsylvania, her husband was a native of Old Virginia, now settled in Gilead Tp. After Horace was married, they lived one year in Indianapolis, and engaged in railroading; 1872, he located on a part of the (last purchased) home farm, having sixty acres. They have had two children - Charley, born March 20, 1871, died Sept. 20, 1872; Stela, born July 3, 1872. Mrs. Francis' grandmother the Fritzman family, who came from Germany.

SAMUEL S. GROVES, farmer; P. O. Caledonia; was born in Guernsey Co., Ohio, Aug. 14, 1827, and is a son of Benjamin and Ann (Hight) Groves, who were natives of Old Virginia, and emigrated west, where Samuel was born; Samuel was 16 years of age when his father died, and but 2 years old, when his mother died, and was thus thrown upon his own resources; soon after the death of his father, he hired out to learn the carpenter's trade, contracting to remain with his "boss" three years, receiving as compensation, $28.00 per year, and eight months' schooling; the last year, he bought his time and took all his schooling that year; he then entered into a partnership with his employer, with whom he had learned his trade, which business association lasted two years; he then conducted the business upon his own account for twelve years; March 11, 1852, he started to California, going the overland route, arriving at Carson Valley, July 4, of the same year; he began work in the mines, also was engaged in trading; he remained there about two years, and returned to this county, baving made a successful trip. Soon after his return, he purchased 40 acres, on Section 8, only 5 acres of which had been cleared; he has since added to his original purchase, until he now has 148 acres of land; he has now an excellent farm, which is well-improved. In 1848, he was married to Sarah T. Vallentine, who was born in Seneca Co., March 28, 1828; she is a daughter of Henry and Catharine Stinchomb; he was born Jan. 16, 1783; she was born in 1794. Eleven children have crowned the union of Mr. and Mrs. Groves; all are living-Charlotte, Amanda, Sarah, Marv, George W., Henry James, Samuel, Effidelia Josephine and Bertha E. He is a member of Caledonia Lodge, I. O. O. F., No. 299; and during the war he was out in Co. I 88th O. V. I., and served two years, and was discharged on account of disability.

CHRISTIAN GRUBER, farmer; P. O., Marits; was the second of a family of three children born to John and Catharine (Day) Gruber; the former was a native of Jefferson, Co. Va., and emigrated to this State in the year 1826, locating in Marion Co., where Christian was born, Feb. 7, 1835. John Gruber, the father of Christian was but fifteen years of age, when his father emigrated to this State, and entered the land upon which now stands the Marion Co. Infirmary; here he remained Until his death, which occurred March 12, 1862, at the age of 50; his wife, Catherine, survives him, she is now 71 years old. The Grubers are of German, and the Days of English descent, Christian was raised to farming, and did not change his bachelor life, until he attained his 32d year, when he married Elizabeth A. Leonard, born in this township Nov. 1st, 1843, a daughter of Isaac and Ann (Hoag) Leonard born in Green Co. Pa. Emigrating West, they located in this township. Since Christian's

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marriage, he has resided on the farm he now owns, situated at Denmark, consisting of 148 acres, which was formerly entered by John Boyles. They have four children - Thomas, John, Homer, and Elzy He is a member of the M. E. Church.

ISAAC GEYER, farmer; P. O. Caledonia; born in Muskingum Co., Ohio, May 24,1823; is the son of Jacob and Ruth Geyer, the former from Pennsylvania, and the latter from Virginia; she came West with her mother at an early time. June 20,1844, Isaac was married to Mrs. Mary E. (Vallentine) Downs, who was born in Fairfield Co., Ohio, May 18, 1821, a daughter of Henry and Catharine (Stinebomb) Vallentine, who were natives of Pennsylvania and Maryland. Mrs. Geyer came with her parents to Seneca Co. when she was 3 years of age, remaining there until she reached the age of 15, when she came to this township, locating with her parents on Section 5; here they lived until their death; her father died Jan. 26, 1868; his wife died Nov. 26, 1879. Mrs. Geyer has been twice married; her first marriage was to William Downs, with whom she lived four years; his death occurred Jan. 5, 1843; they had four children-Alfred F., (one died in infancy), William M. and Palmer. Since the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Geyer, they have remained permanently in this locality. Mrs. Ge er was the second of a family of nine children; her oldest brother was drowned in Cedar river, Indiana, where her father, Henry Vallentine, had purchased land, with a view to settling there, but after the death of his son the project was abandoned. After the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Geyer, they located on the home farm, then bought forty acres on Thorn Run, which was finally sold; they purchased eighty acres, upon which they at present reside, adding to it until they now have 100 acres. They have four children -Sarah J., now Mrs. A. Reed, of Missouri; Harrison B., Richard M. and Jacob H., at home. Mr. and Mrs Geyer have been members of the M. E. Church for forty years.

ANDREW GEYER, farmer., P. O., Marits; is a native of Westmoreland Co., Pa., and was born April 15, 1810; is a son of Andrew and Betsey (Linder) Geyer, who were parents of eleven children. They emigrated to the West about the year 1820 and located in Muskingum Co., buying 160 acres of land, which was covered with heavy timber; here they settled and died. Andrew was married Feb. 11, 1832 to Miss Cass Linder, a daughter of James and Catharine (Geyer) Linder. Mrs. Geyer was born in Muskingum Co., and after their marriage they went to keeping house; their outfit was neither elaborate nor expensive, and Mr. Geyer remarked that he could have easily carried all of their outfit upon his back. They lived several years in their cabin home and were happy; they had a "Dutch oven," which served a double purpose of skillet and boiler. In 1836, they came to this township, where they purchased 160 acres, and their log cabin experiences continued for years afterwards; in 1869, they moved to their present place of abode. They have had eleven children born to them, but three are now left of the number-Rebecca, now Mrs. John Smith, of Marion Co.; Sarah, now Mrs. Matthew Smith; and Ruth, Mrs. David Sellers, of Gilead. Mr. Geyer has 186 acres of land. and is now partially retired; he is in poor health, has heart disease.

FREDERICK GLATHART, farmer; P. O., Caledonia; was born Dec. 19, 1827, in Canton Baron, Switzerland, and is the second child of Christian and Ann (Gacht) Glathart, who emigrated to this State in 1829, locating in Starr Co., Ohio, where he purchased land. Frederick came to this county with his parents, when he was but 8 years of age; his father entered forty acres of land on Section 17, and for several years lived a pioneer life. At the age of 21, he began work for himself; worked two years by the month. In the spring of 1852, he made a trip to California, going the overland route, and spent two years near Marysville, on Feather River, at work on a farm, and one year in the mines. Upon his return in 1855, he purchased eighty acres, where he now lives, and has since been engaged in farming. April 11, 1861, he was married to Margaret Baird, who was born in this township, Oct. 30, 1842, and was a daughter of Peter and Nancy Bockoven, who were natives of New Jersey; they have had five children born to them, but three are living-Nancy Ann, born Jan. 18,1866; Rebecca E., July 10, 1868; Gertrude, April 9, 1875. Notwithstanding his unfavorable start, he now has 220 acres of good land. His father died in 1853; his mother, March 8, 1874.

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T. C. GALLEHER, farmer; P. O., Marits; was born in Congress Tp., Dec. 20, 1847; is a son of William H. Galleher, a native of Virginia, and came West in 1844, stopping in Knox Co. two years; he then came to Congress Tp., Morrow Co., where Thomas was born; he subsequently moved to Franklin Tp., and after a residence of thirteen years in that locality, moved to Canaan Tp., on the farm now owned by Charles Gillson; here William H. Galleher died, in May, 1871, in his 64th year; his wife survives him. At the age of 21 Thomas was married to Ollie Scribner, who was born in Marion Co., in 1849, daughter of J. H. Scribner, whose wife was Rachel Rush; Mrs. Galleher died Oct. 27, 1869, in Marion Co., Ill., where they were married; she left one child-Willie H. Returning to Ohio after the decease of his wife, he was married Sept. 24, 1871, to Mary C. Watson, who was born in this township, and is a daughter of Joseph Watson; they have four children-Lillie G., Harrie H., Lulu May and Bessie. After this marriage they moved to Cardington Tp., lived one year, and returned to this township, where he has been content to remain; he is a member of the M. E. Church, his father having been associated with that body for many years in an official way, as class-leader, and ;was an exemplary Christian. Thomas was a member of Co. G, 136th O. N. G., being admitted at the age of 16; he is also a member of the Grange.

JESSE S. GIDDIS, farmer; P. O., Caledonia; was born in Summerset Co., N. J., Oct. 9, 1832. His father was Thomas Giddis, of Scotch ancestry, and married Rebecca Sanders, who was of English extraction, and by her had eight children, Jesse being the eldest. Thomas Giddis was a blacksmith by occupation, in which Jesse assisted him during his minority. In 1853, he turned his steps westward, reaching Morrow Co., Canaan Tp., in September of the same year. Oct. 7, 1854, he was united in marriage to Maria Rice, who was born March 18, 1832, and a daughter of John and Isabella (Himrod) Rice. Mr. Giddis, upon arriving in this county, had $2.50 in money. After marriage he bought one-half interest in a sawmill ("on time") which not proving a paying investment; sold it back to its original owner. He then rented a house which stood upon the same place he now owns, and lived there one year, working out by the day. He then rented of Jacob Rice the place now owned by Israel Jackson, where he lived four year. Going from here over into Marion Co., on Sandusky Plains, he stayed one year; he then moved one mile east to the Roberts' farm, where he lived two years. He lost his crops of wheat and oats by fire, and buried two children, and was sick the greater portion of the time himself. From this place he moved north of Caledonia, residing there one year. While here he purchased a large quantity of stock which increased in valuation, giving him a handsome profit of over $2,000. He next moved north of Denmark, where John Adams now resides, purchasing eighty acres-remaining there but one year. In 1866, he came to to the place where he now resides. He now has forty acres in all. He has a family of interesting children-Mary E., John, Charles, Eva and Emma (twins). We find Mr. Giddis an affable and courteous gentleman. He is a member of Caledonia Lodge, No. 299, I. O. O. F. Is now serving as Justice of the Peace.

GEORGE TYRON HARDING, physician; Caledonia. The genealogy of the Harding family is interesting and extensive, tracing their ancestry to the year 1086, and their history to the year 450. Rev. Abner Monroe, member of the New England Historical and Genealogical Society, has written the history of the Harding family, which was published by H. W. Dutton & Co. The Dr.'s family belong to the Orange Co., branch of the Hardings. Charles A. Harding, the father of Geo. Tyron, was born April 8, 1820, in Susquehanna Co., Pa., and emigrated West with his father, George Tyron, who was a grandson of old Governor Tyron of Colonial times. George Tvron's mother was a member of the Tripp family noted in Indian history; 1822 seems to be the year of the arrival of the Harding family at Bloomfield Tp., where they entered land where Bloomfield now stands. Here they remained until their death, and were prominently identified with the township. Charles A. died April 3, 1878; George T., January 9th, 1860. Mary A. Crawford was the wife of Charles A. Harding and mother of the Dr. She was born in Beaver Co., Pa., in Aug. 1826; daughter of Joshua Crawford, who was prominent in the history of the county for years. Early in life young Harding enter

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tained favorable ideas of materia medica. Received the advantages afforded by the common schools, and attended college three years; after which he began the study of medicine, which he continued until the outbreak of the war, when he enlisted in Co. "I," 136th Regt., and served the full term of his enlistment. Upon his return, he taught school and assisted his father in farming, resuming his studies in 1865, pursued them until graduation; in 1871, he located in Caledonia, where he practiced two years, by the authority of the Central Ohio Homaeopathic Medical Association, and receiving his final honors in 1873. May 7, 1864, he was married to Phoebe Dickerson, who was born Dec. 21, 1843, in North Bloomfield, daughter of Isaac and Charity (Vankirk) Dickerson. Isaac was born in Virginia, in 1801, and emigrated West in 1833; his wife, Charity, was born Nov. 21, 1803, in Washington, Pa.; he died 1867. His death was occasioned by injuries received by being thrown from his buggy; he was prominently identified with the township, and also the Church. After the Dr. was married, he located in Blooming Grove, making this his home until his location in Caledonia, in 1871. While there he carried on a drug store in connection with his practice; he has associated for some time with the Caledonia Argus, being mainly instrumental in its establishment; he is a member of the I. O. O. F. Caledonia Lodge, No. 299; Knights of Honor, No. 1013, and a charter member of "The Sons of Temperance," still in existence in Caledonia. He is also a member of the Baptist Church, which all the Hardings, as a family, have been identified with from time (almost) immemorial. April 1880, he moved to his present residence, which is located in the north part of Canaan Tp., on the middle fork of the Whetstone, where he has a beautiful home, and is having an excellent practice. He is a liberal patron of the public journals, fourteen in number, for some of which he is a correspondent. His library is quite extensively stocked with choice literature. The children that have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Harding, are Warren G., Chattie M., Marv C., Priscilla A., Daisy and Charley A. Priscilla and Charley A. died in 1878, but six hours apart, and were buried in one grave.

ABNER HOLLINGSWORTH, farmer; P. O., Marits; was born in Center Co., Pa., June 9, 1809; is a son of Isaiah and Jane (Morrison) Hollingsworth. Abner was the sixth of a family of ten children; his father died in Pennsylvania, in the year 1829. There being no estate to divide among the heirs, each one of the children, through the force of circumstances, were left to do for themselves. At the age of 21, Abner was married to Nancy Coleman, whose birth-place was Lycoming Co., Pa.; she was born in Feb. 1806, and is a daughter of Hugh Coleman; after their marriage he worked four years as farm laborer, and then came to Richland Co., where he was engaged in tilling the soil; in 1838, he came into this settlement, and purchased eighty acres, only five acres being cleared; but the timber soon disappeared before his ax, and it was not long ere he had a good farm, and well improved, consisting of 164 acres, which he has acquired himself, and has no one to thank for substantial favors, in the way of gifts or endowment. In 1873, while Mrs. Hollingsworth was on a visit to Iowa, she passed into the spirit land, leaving as living records behind her the following children-Samantha, Jane E., Mary E., Coleman, George M., Hezron and Lafayette. In 1874, he was married to Mrs. Amanda Bending, whose maiden name was Wright; they have no children.

GEORGE HURR, farmer; P. O., Caledonia; born Sept, 13, 1833, in Lycoming Co., Pa., and emigrated to this State with his parents in 1843, to Crawford Co. His father's name was George and his mother's name was Christina Kerer, before marriage; thev emigrated to Pennsylvania from Germany, where they lived until their advent to the Buckeye State, making their stopping place in Whetstone Tp., where they lived until their death; the father died about the year 1848, when George was 15 years old; from that time forward he remained with his mother until he was 20 years of age. At this time he set out to do for himself, and began work at $8 per month, and by the day at three shillings; he worked on for two years, saving in the meantime some money, which enabled him to buy some necessaries to begin farming with; he and his brother farmed together for fifteen years; after that partnership ended, they bought eighty acres together; subsequently

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George purchased twenty acres, they keeping the eighty acres about twenty three years. In February, 1877, he sold his interest in that county, and located in the northern part of Canaan Tp., where he now has 140 acres, which fie runs in true farmer style. Oct. 27, 1859, during his 26th year, he was married to Eliza Diegle, born Nov. 6, 1837, in Mifflin Tp., Richland Co., daughter of George and Catharine (Duwe) Diegle, and natives of Germany; they have seven children-William F., born Aug. 23,1860. John G., Jan. 8, 1862; Isaac N., Sept. 15, 1863; Jacob W., July 3, 1866; David A., Oct. 26, 1869; Sarah E., Aug. 15, 1873; Mary E., April 7,1879. He and his wife are members of the M. E. Church.

JEFFERSON HARRIS, farmer; P. O., Marits; was born Oct. 1840; is a son of Joel and Sarah Harris. His father was a house carpenter, and raised his boys to the same vocation, which Jefferson continued to follow, until he was 28 years of age, when he was married to Sarah Thew, who was born in Claridon Tp., Marion Co., and is a daughter of Win. P. Thew, who is of English parentage. Subsequent to his marriage he located for a time in Marion Co., renting land of his father-in-law, continuing there until 1873, when he came to Canaan, and purchased 80 acres, now owned by Martin Brown. In the spring of 1877 he moved to his present place of abode having seventy five acres. They have two children, Fred. E. born in Apr. 1872; Raymond, born March 22,1879. He is a member of the M. E. Church.

WASHINGTON HARRIS, farmer; P. O., Marits; was born March 20, 1837, in Denmark, and is the eldest son of Joel and Sarah (Merritt) Harris; his father, Joel, being one of the first occupants of the town, having entered the land upon which the town now stands; his father was a carpenter, and Washington soon acquired the same trade, and followed this vocation until he attained his 29th year; in Nov., 1864 he was married to Mary E. Thew, born April 18, 1842, in Marion Co., daughter of William P. Thew, who was one of its early settlers and a soldier in the war of 1812. Her mother's maiden name was Susan Davis, whose family was also identified with the early settlement of the county. Since Washington's marriage he has been engaged in farming pursuits, having laid by the square and compass and taken up the plow instead, and seems quite at home as an agriculturist; he has an excellent farm of 120 acres, which he is farming quite successfully. They have three sons born them-Hollis, born April 2, 1867; Harry C., born May 9, 1869; William H., born June 27, 1871. Mr. Harris has been for several years identified with the Church interests, and though not an active member, is strongly in sympathy with its teachings, and is endeavoring to practice the principles taught in Holy Writ, as well as those inculcated in the organizations of I. O. O. F. Cardington Lodge, No. 196, and the Royal Arcanum, of which order he is a member. Joel Harris was born Oct. 11, 1812, and was married to Sarah Merritt in 1835, in the house now occupied by Washington.

ABRAM HARDMAN, farmer; P. O., Mt. Gilead; was born in Harrison Co., Va., April 25, 1825, and emigrated to this State with his parents when he was a lad of 8 years. His father, Daniel Hardman, was born Nov. 6, 1787, and his wife, May 29, one year later; both were natives of Virginia; in 1833, they settled in this township, where he purchased 80 acres on Section 33, which was then in a perfect state of nature; bridle-paths were then cut through the timber leading to Gilead, then. a mere nothing as regards a town. Here his father built his cabin, which is yet standing in the yard, a relic of those times; he purchased his land from a second party, who had purchased the same from the Government; he paid $110 for the 80 acres. Here Daniel Hardman lived until death claimed him, Jan. 19, 1837; his wife survived him until 1876. Abram's father dying, he was reared by his mother. There were fourteen children in the family; he was tenth in order. March 7, 1849, he was married to Hannah Oliver, born in this county, Nov. 10, 1830, a daughter of William Oliver. She died May 24, 1856, baving had three children-Sarah Ann, now Mrs Wesley Myers, of Cardington; Hannah E., now Mrs. M. Geyer, of Paulding Co.; the third died in infancy. June 24, 1857, fie was married the second time to Eliza J. Rogers, who was born in Aug. 1835, in Richland Co., daughter of Win. H., and Mary M. (Curtis) Rogers They have had seven children-Mary 0., Martha J., John C., Ida, Lewis, Win. H., one dying in infancy. He has 95 acres. He and wife are

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members of the M. E. Church; his mother was identified with that body for sixty years.

T. T. IDEN, merchant; Marits; is a son of John Iden, who is one of the prominent representative men in Congress Tp., and who was one of the early arrivals in that region of country, and is yet living, and celebrated his golden wedding during the month of April, 1880, and bids fair to add another decade to his already advanced age. Theodore was born in Congress Tp., on the home farm, Jan. 3, 1846. His mother's name was Dorcas Furr, prior to her union with Mr. Iden. - Both were natives of Virginia, and emigrated to this State about the year 1835. Theodore made his home with his parents until he was 28 years of age. During the year 1873, he was married to Mary E. Gardiner, who was born in Congress Tp., daughter of Harriet (Carr) Gardiner. They have one child-Roy, born April 1877. In the spring of 1873, he began in business at Denmark, sell goods, associating with him his brothers, M. M. and L. D. Iden, in the trade, under the firm name of Iden Bros. He began with a small stock of goods, and their business has increased to such an extent that it has necessitated an enlargement of their storage capacity and their trade has so increased that their stock is triple the first invoice. Their stock consists of dry goods, groceries, boots and shoes, hats, caps, glass and hardware, notions, etc., and at bottom prices. Their kind and obliging manner, coupled with straightforward dealing, has justly merited the confidence of the community.

WM. J. IRELAND, farmer; P. O., Marits; born in Monroe Township, Knox Co., in 1830; the fourth child of a family of nine children, born to William Ireland, who is now 93 years of age, and was born in Washington Co., Pa., and emigrated to this State in 1810; and started for the seat of war, to join his brother Noble, but the war closed ere he reached his destination. He afterwards married Nancy Porter. The Noble family are from Maryland. When William arrived to maturity, his sole possessions were $35,00. He began working out by the day, and turning his attention to anything at which he could make an honest dollar; he continued thus to labor and save, until now, when we find him in possession of an excellent -farm of 137 acres, purchased in 1873, which is beautifully located. At the age of 25 he was married to Susan J. Ewers, who was born Aug. 11, 1828, a daughter of Amon and Nancy Ewers. Have seven children-Lockwood W., born Nov. 20, 1855, Emily R., born May 3, 1858 (died March 12, 1860); Jonathan M., born March 11, 1860; Barton T. Feb. 28,1862; Ridgely P., May 14, 1864, Frank, Sept. 24,1866, James E., Nov. 28, 1868.

EDWARD S. JACKSON, farmer; P. O., Caledonia; was born Feb. 23, 1849, in Canaan Tp.; he is the youngest of a family of ten children , who were born to Henry and Lydia (Long) Jackson. Henry Jackson is of Irish birth and parentage, born in Rockingham Co., Va., and came west in 1829. His wife, Lydia Long, was born in Maryland, in 1806; after they came to this county they entered forty acres in Gilead Tp., and remained two years; they then sold out and entered eighty acres, on what is now the McKeene farm; they remained there two years, then traded for forty acres, one and one-fourth miles north of Denmark, and resided on the same about fifteen years. He departed this life March 17, 1869, on the place where Israel now lives; his wife two years previous, Jan. 6, 1867. Edward was married at the age of 25, to Hannah Richardson, born in this township, in 1854, daughter of John and Mary A. Richardson. Since his marriage he has resided on the Jackson homestead.

HARRISON KINNAMON, farmer; P. O., Caledonia; was born Feb. 6, 1843, four miles north of Chillicothe, Ross Co. His father, George Kinnamon, was born Sept 16, 1809, in Maryland, and emigrated to this State when a lad, with the family, who came out in a one-horse cart, locating near Chillicothe; he moved to this county in 1857, locating about two miles north of Denmark, where he purchased 160 acres, remaining thereon until his death, which occurred July 3, 1879. His wife's name was Hannah Downs before marriage; she died in Ross Co. about the year 1851. There were ten children in the family, Harrison being the ninth; he was [raised to farming pursuits; during the late war he was out in the 43d Regt., 0. V. I., Co. "K," serving eleven months, and re-enlisting in Co. A, 136th 0. N. G., again serving out his period of enlistment, he cast his lot with the 38tb 0. V. I., and served until the close of the war;

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upon his return he resumed farm labor. In 1867, he was united in matrimony to Hulda A. Hipshire, born in Marion Co., in 1846, daughter of Adam and Samantha (Gleason) Hipshire. He, after marriage, rented land one season; the following year he purchased the farm he, now owns, consisting of eighty acres; in 1878, his house took fire, and burned down, he having at the time two children sick with scarlet fever, who had to he transferred hastily during the fiery ordeal; they afterwards died Ross Iadred, Sept. 20, 1878; Anna F., Oct. 3, the same year, thirteen days later; they were born as follows: Anna F., Jan. 11, 1870; Ross I., April 14, 1876. But one child is now living - an infant-not named, born Sept. 20, 1879. In connection with his farming, Mr. Kinnamon is also engaged in stock-trading. He and his wife are members of the M. E. Church.

GEORGE LEFEVER, farmer and stock raiser; P. O., Mt. Gilead. This gentleman, whose portrait appears in this work, is a native of Ohio Co., Va.; he was born there Jan. 19, 1816, and is the sixth child of a family of sixteen children (ten boys and six girls), born to Isaac and Joanna (Wells) Lefever; these parents were born in Butler Co., Pa., in 1787, and in Virginia in 1789, respectively; they were married in the year 1803; he was of French, and she of English origin. Grandfather Lefever was captured by the Indians in Kentucky, and sold to the British at Montreal; he refusing to take the oath, was incarcerated in prison, and finally with others succeeded in escaping, by digging their way out. Grandfather Wells was a native of England, and came to America as an English soldier during the Revolution, and remained in the country thereafter. Isaac Lefever and family moved to Ohio in 1822; they stopped one year in Belmont Co., then moved to Knox Co., where they lived until 1829; they then came to Marvin Tp., Marion Co., Ohio, and entered eighty acres on the State road, three miles north of the present town of Mt. Gilead; at that time all was timber; they built a cabin of round logs, containing one room, a stick chimney, puncheon floor, and in every particular a pioneer's home, in which they lived some six years, clearing the land, raising flax, and making their own clothing. The family milling was done at Mt. Vernon; they had a yoke of oxen, two horses and three or four cows, which they pastured in the woods - wintering the stock the first winter on the limbs of trees. In 1835, they sold the place, and moved to Canaan Tp., where they bought 170 acres of land, and settled on the same, where Mr. Isaac Lefever died, in 1864; his wife, Joanna, died in Illinois, in 1866, while on a visit to her children. Our subject lived at home about fourteen years, during which time he attended subscription school some three or four winters, and summers he worked on the farm. At the age of 14, he was hired out to work on the farm and drive team, working principally at teaming, until he became of age, his wages ranging from $7 to $10 per month, going to his parents; on becoming of age, he purchased a team, and wagoned over the mountains for six years; he then traveled one season with Fog & Stickney's circus. In 1842, he married Julia, daughter of Solomon and Sarah (Walker) Gellar; she died in February, 1851, leaving one child-William S., living in Rossville, Ill. After his marriage he settled on a tract of eighty acres of land he had previously bought. Aug. 7,1851, he married Miss Catharine, daughter of Abraham and Catharine (Bender) Moody; she was born in Cumberland Co., Pa., Awn 24, 1828; during her infancy her mother died, and she was taken into the family of John Fishburn, who raised and educated her-she following teaching; she came to this county on a visit to relatives, and taught one term, in 1851. After the marriage, they occupied the present place, and have lived here since, except two months' residence in Mississippi. By the marriage there have been nine children, seven of whom are living-Frank, Ross, M. B., Wilson G., Clark, Maggie, now Mrs. Shaw, of this vicinity, and Ellen G. Charles and Marion died in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. Lefever are both members of the M. E. Church - he for thirty-five and she for twenty-eight years-and have taken a leading part in all matters pertaining to the church. Throughout, his has been a life of earnest effort, surrounded by trials and hardships but few would have overcome; and such has been his success, that he has from a team and wagon at the beginning, acquired over 800 acres of land, well-improved, stocked, etc., part of which he has since given to 'his married children.

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JOHN LINDER, farmer; P. O., Marits; was born Dec. 14, 1826, in Muskingum Co., is a son of James and Catharine (Geyer) Lidder; she is a native of Westmoreland Co., Pa., her husband was from Virginia. They came west, locating in Muskingum Co., and came to this county in 1833, and entered 280 acres of land in Canaan Tp., and cleared up the same, and lived on this 'purchase until his death, which took place October 8, 1867; his wife followed him Feb. 8,1869. John was but a ]ad of seven when his parents moved to this Co. After attaining his 22d year he began business operations on his own account. November 2d, 1854, at the age of 28, he was joined in wedlock to Sarah Carnes, of Muskingum Co., a daughter of James Carnes, whose wife was Nancy Geyer. She died in Sept. 1870, leaving four children - Harvey N., Joseph M. and George E., twins, John being the youngest. He was married to his present wife in June, 1871, whose name was Frances Clutler, born in Franklin Tp., in 1839, is a daughter of William Clutler; they have three children-Minnie, Albertine and Sarah E. Mr. Linder has 160 acres of land, and is among the township's best farmers. His father was formerly a member of the Democratic party, but afterward voted with the Republicans. John has never-deviated from the example laid down by his paternal ancestor; he is a member of the M. E. Church.

FRANK LEFEVER, farmer; P. O., Iberia; was born May 20, 1852, in this township, and is the eldest of a family of seven children, by the second marriage of George Lefever to Catharine Moudey; his youth and early manhood were spent at home on the farm, assisting and attending to the multifarious duties that pertain to farm life, and being thus closely employed, his opportunities for an education were limited; yet he has had good business training, his father being a successful farmer. After attaining his majority, he began farming for himself, his father placing in his possession a farm of 104 acres, located in Washington Tp., which was unimproved; this he began clearing, and after two years of ownership, Oct. 22, was united in marriage to Mary Lyon, who was born in Sussex -'Co., N. J., Sept. 28, 1855; she is a daughter of J. R. Lyon. After their marriage they located on his farm and lived one year, then disposing of it, came to his present farm, consisting of 200 acres, which was a part of the old Calmery farm, located in the northeastern part of the township, which he is now operating; he has made considerable improvement upon the same, having cleared about thirty-five acres, and "underdrained " about 550 rods. Has had two children-Grace, born Oct. 8, 1875, died July 24, 1879; John Edwin, Oct. 25, 1878. Mr: Lefever and wife are members of the M. E. Church.

JACOB R. LYON, farmer and stock-raiser; P . O., Iberia. Among the self-made men and successful farmers in Canaan Tp., we find J. R. Lyon, who is located, in the extreme north east corner of the township. His place of birth, was Sussex Co., N. J., Nov. 17, 1 28. His parents were, Holsey and Harriet (Rose) Lyon, who were both natives of New Jersey, and had twelve children born unto them, Jacob being the third. At the age of sixteen he began for himself, and worked by the month until he was 23 years of age. Dec. 2, 1851, he was married to Esther Johnson, who was born Sept. 3, 1828, in Sussex Co., N. J., daughter of Elias and Mary (Kimber) Johnson. For three years after marriage, he was engaged in farming in N. J. During the time he was engaged in working by the month, and while teaming across the mountains, noted the difference between products of the rough and mountainous part, and the valleys and rich bottom land, the difference being very percept ible; attributing the contrast to the character of the soil more than the climate, he determined, in as much as he had decided upon leading the life of a husbandman, to seek the country affording the best soil. Coming from New Jersey' he "struck" for the Buck Eye State, and landed in Canaan Tp., and settled near Denmark, on Shaw's Creek, purchasing 80 acres; subsequently, he went north of Denmark, and located in August 1862; he volunteered in Co "C " 96th, 0. V. I., and served until the close of the war; upon his return from service, he lived three years on the eighty-acre tract on Shaw's Creek he then went north of Denmark where he purchased 160 acres, and remained on the same until 1872, when he sold his farm, and purchased the Dalrymple farm where he now resides. He has now 245 acres of choice land, most favorably located. Few men in the county have been more successful

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than Mr. Lyon. Beginning a poor boy he worked by the month, at low wages, and gave one-half of his earnings to his father, and saved every dollar he earned, and has at length become one of the staunch and affluent farmers in the locality, farming and stockraising being his delight. Three girls have been born him, Mary, now Mrs. Frank La Fever; Hattie, Mrs. John Maiden; and Amy, born June 14, 1861. The family are members of the Presbyterian Church.

WILLIAM McLAIN, farmer; P. O. Gilead Station; born Nov. 28, 1816, in Huntington Co., Penn., the seventh of a family of fourteen children, whose parents were William and Mary (Traxler) McLain. The former was born in Dec., 1780; the latter in 1790, the same month. The Traxlers are of German descent, and the McLains are from Maryland. William emigrated to this State with his parents about the year 1846, locating in Bucyrus Tp., Crawford Co., where they lived until 1852, when William and his brother Eli came to Canaan Tp., and together purchased 260 acres of land, which was only partially cleared. Here they began work, and the timber was speedily cleared to make way for the plow. Mr. McLain's father and mother died on this farm-his mother in Jan., 1864. His father was a man that gave his entire attention to his business, and was successful in his undertakings, and of robust constitution, temperate and upright in all his dealings; Republican in politics, but took no part in partisan strife. He died in Feb., 1866. In 1864, William, Jr., was married to Elizabeth Chilcoat, who was born Aug. 18, 1830, in Perry Co. Her mother's maiden name was Mary Robinson. The Chilcoats are natives of Pennsylvania; the Robinsons are of Irish descent. Since his marriage he has been located on the place where he now lives. They have no children, and he has sold off the greater portion of his land, reserving enough for a home. He has been a member of the M. E. Church for forty years and a liberal patron of good literature.

JAMES MAKEEVER, retired; Caledonia; is another of the hardy pioneers of Canaan Tp.; he was born Dec. 8, 1809, in Green Co., Pa., son of Patrick and Isabel Makeever. Patrick was of Irish birth and parentage; he was a weaver by trade, and, being unfortunate in his business transactions, financial embarrassments compelled his children to depend upon themselves for maintenance. James, at a tender age, was bound out to a farmer, and, being released at the age of 14, he hired out to work on a farm for two years, at $4.50 per month; at the age of 17 he came West with Ephraim Sayers, in a wagon; he returned afterward with a drove of hogs; soon after his return to Pennsylvania, he sent his' mother and family out to this county; the expense was $60, which he borrowed, and remained behind to pay it; after working a few months, his leg was broken, by the kick of a horse, which rendered him helpless for some time; he borrowed means sufficient to bring him West to his mother, which added to his already incurred obligation; when able to work, he took a job of clearing ten acres of timber, at $2.50 per acre, and cut 7,000 rails, at 37 1/2 cents per hundred, and finished paying his indebtedness the following summer; for three years afterward he followed clearing timber by the job; about this time, his health becoming impaired, he had to change his vocation, and for seven years followed teaming. July 4, 1837, he was married to Hester Pittman, who was born Aug. 10, 1815, in Monroe Co., Ohio, and who came to this county, with her parents, Jacob and Sophia Pittman, about the year 1831. Since his marriage he has been a constant resident upon the place he now owns. Nine children have blessed the union of Mr. and Mrs. Makeever, but two of whom are living-Sanford, on the home farm, and Milton, living near by; the others have gone to their final rest. Feb. 26, 1879 his wife died, and was laid to rest; the spot is marked by a beautiful monument. He has been a consistent member of the M. E. Church for many years; in his business relations he has borne an honorable part, and has been successful in acquiring for himself an excellent home, and a competency for his declining years, besides donating to his children a liberal patrimony; he has been in former years associated with the Democratic party, but more recently, with the Republican.

MILTON MAKEEVER, farmer; P. O. Caledonia; born Nov. 6, 1841, in this township; son of James and Hester (Pittman) Makeever. Milton left home a short time before he was of age; went to Jasper Co., Indiana, remaining four years. June 14, 1868, he was mar

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ried to Elizabeth Gruber, who was born Aug. 11, 1843, in Marion Co., daughter of Abram and Francis E. (Bell) Gruber. She was born Dec. 18, 1821, in Maryland. Abram, her husband, was born July 19,1819, in Jefferson Co. He died Dec. 24, 1867. The Grubers are of German descent, and the Bells are of the Society of Friends, or Quakers. Mr. and Mrs. Makeever lived two years on the Makeever farm after their marriage. They then went to Marion Co., and lived three years, and in 1873, came to the place he now owns, consisting of 120 acres; has four children-George E., born Dec. 19, 1869; Louie B., July 5, 1873; James, Nov. 5, 1875; Alma Pearl, Dec. 4,1879. Mrs. Makeever is a member of the M. E. Church.

ZENAS L. MILLS, farmer; P. O., Marits; born on the farm where he now lives; March 9th, 1845, situated one mile north of Denmark, being the third of a family of eight children, but six of whom are living, who were born to Hallett and Emily (Merritt) Mills. He was born in New York State Feb. 6, 1810, and was married Dec. 5th, 1839, to Miss Merritt, who was born Nov. 26, 1818. Hallett was young when he came West. The first purchase he made was eighty acres, at $5.00 per acre; this he settled on, and cleared, and remained until his death, which took place March 4, 1864, Zenas Mills' grandfather's name was Thomas; he was born in Virginia, March 10, 1789, and was married Nov. 10, 1813, to Maria (Hall) Merritt, who was born Feb, 6,1796; Matthew Merritt was the great grandfather of Zenas, and was born June 11, 1758, whose wife was Sarah Jamason, who was born April 15, 1756, and was married to Matthew Merritt October 1st, 1777. Of the children born unto Thomas Merritt, (the grandfather of Zenas) were Nancy, born Sept. 10, 1814; Sarah, born Jan. 14, 1817; Emily, born Nov. 26, 1818; Martha, born Feb. 18, 1821; Matilda, born Nov. 23, 1822; Zenas, born Nov. 11, 1824; Mary, born May 31, 1827; Maria, born Jan. 8, 1835; Zenas has been living on the homestead since the death of his father. Zenas was out during the late war, and served nine months in Co. " B," 5th Ohio Cavalry; Sept. 21, 1865, he was married to Rachel McClenathan, who was born in Tuscarawas Co. She is a daughter of Blair and Mary A. (Dalrymple), McClenathan; they have two children-Mary E. and Maria J. He and wife are members of Protestant Methodist Church. He is also a member of the I. O. O. F. Caledonia Lodge No. 299.

JACOB MARTIN, farmer; P. O., Caledonia; born in Baden, Germany, July, 27, 1827, is a son of Christian and Margaret (Keller) Martin, who emigrated to this country when Jacob was three years of age, and located in Columbiana Co., where they lived about eleven years, and moved to Marion Co., where his father died after a residence of two years. There were eighty acres of land in the farm which he and his mother carried on; he remained with her until he attained his 21st year. He then began for himself, farming being the business to which he seemed best adapted; having no land of his own, he rented land, and bought and sold horses, being quite successful in this line. At the age of 26, he was married to Elizabeth Bassler, born in Rosswag, Wuerttemberg, Germany May 9th, 1833; her father was Christian Bassler; her mother's family name was Henrietta Vallmer. After Mr. Martin's marriage, they lived eleven years on the homestead farm. About the year 1864, he moved to the farm he now owns, consisting of eighty acres, upon which he has made a good deal of improvements, having built a good house, with excellent cellar, and has his farm in good condition. The children now living are: Gilbert, born March 15,1855; Sarah E., Jan. 16, 1861; Anna H., Aug. 14, 1867; Katie J., July, 1871; George Washington, a Centennial lad, born July 4,1876. Three children are deceased; Frederic, Margaret and Willie, Mr. Martin and wife are members of the Evangelical Church. Mr. Martin has been a very hard working man, and his health is now very much impaired.

THOMAS D. MORTON, farmer; P. O., Caledonia; was born in Knox Co., Feb. 14, 1838, and is a son of Thomas and Mary (Dillon) Morton, who were natives of Pennsylvania, and emigrated to Knox Co., at an early day. Thomas Morton is a descendant of the Morton whose signature appears on the Declaration of Independence. Thomas D. was left an orphan at an early age, having to maintain himself and press his way through the world, without the advantages of paternal counsel. At the time of his majority he had saved $130, which, with some means which were left to him from the estate, he invested in western land. Upon his arrival in this county he worked one season on Shaw Creek. After

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farming three years on shares, he ran a produce wagon seven years; in 1865, he moved to the place where he now lives, purchasing 50 acres; but fifteen acres were cleared; he has since added to the same, until he has 140 acres, 115 of which is now improved. Nov. 15, 1860, he was married to Mary J. Fluckey, who was born Feb. 11, 1838, in Cardington Tp., a daughter of Adam and Mary (Sellers) Fluckey, he being one of the early settlers in the county; his father's name was George Fluckey, who died in 1847, being 95 years of age, of German birth, and was a soldier in the Revolutionary war; he was a tailor by trade, and made a suit of clothes for General Washington; the shears used upon that occasion are now in the possession of Mrs. Morton. Eight children have been born unto Mr. and Mrs. Morton, six are living - William C., born Nov. 15, 1861; Adam A., Oct. 30, 1863; James, June 27, 1866; Mary M., Jan. 15, 1870; Joe Tom, Aug. 23, 1873; Sarah R., Jan. 3, 1880. Mr. Morton is a lover of good stock, keeps the French stock of horses, and the Poland China stock of hogs, which he breeds for the market. Since 1873, Mr. Morton has had to use crutches being disabled by an accident.

ALLEN OLIVER, farmer; P. O., Gilead Station; is a native of Licking Co.; born Sept. 6, 1822. His parents came to this county in the year following, 1823. His father, William Oliver, was born in Harrison Co., Va:, July 2, 1795. He was the. son of Samuel Oliver, and emigrated West in 1820, to Licking Co. His worldly effects were few. In 1834, he bought eighty acres in Gilead Tp. He subsequently moved to Shaw's ("reek, where he bought 160 acres. He next bought 320 acres in the northeast corner of the township, remaining on this tract until removed by death, Nov. 3, 1877, having been in his time one of the substantial men of the county. Allen was married in his 22d year, March 2, 1844, to Lucy O. Marresur, born in March, 1821, in Steuben Co., N. Y., the daughter of John Marresur, who was born July 13,1789, in New Hampshire, and whose wife was Lucy Bryant, born in Rutland Co., Vt., July 1, 1795. They were married in Vermont, and lived sixteen years in New York, coming West in 1836, and settled in what is now Gilead Tp. he died Aug 26,1846. His wife, the mother of Mrs. O., subsequently married Mr. Oliver's father, and lived together about twenty years. He died Nov. 3, 1877; she, April 2,1872. After Allen's marriage he located where he now resides. They have had seven children-Lucy E., John N., Martha 0., Elma A., are all that are living. Mr. Oliver had 270 acres of land, but has since divided out some among his children.

JOHN N. OLIVER, farmer; P. O., Gilead Station; is among the enterprising young men of the township, and bids fair to become one of the most successful agriculturists in the county; he was born Nov. 23, 1848 in this township; is the third of a family of seven children, born to Allen and Lucy 0. Oliver; John remained with his parents until he attained his 26th year, at which time he was united in wedlock to Libbie Jewell, which event was solemnized Nov. 15, 1874. She is a native of Licking Co., born Oct. 24, 1851, the daughter of Joseph and Anna Jewell, the former a native of Pennsylvania; the latter from Licking Co. He purchased 100 acres of good land, well improved, upon which they have made their home. They have two children-Monna Bell, born July 27, 1876; Minnie Myrtle, Sept. 11, 1879. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver are members of the M. E. Church.

JOSEPH PATTEN, farmer and stock raiser; P. O., Mt. Gilead; born in Pa., March 3, 1820, son of Thomas Patten, who was born in Ireland, 1787, and emigrated to this county in 1826, and worked one summer at Chesterville, and one season on the canal, and saved some means with which he returned to Pa., and brought his family in 1828, and entered169 acres of land on Sec. 11, where he remained until his death, which took place in 1863. The family came from Pennsylvania to New York by water, and the Erie Canal to Buffalo, and thence by lake to Sandusky; from there to Mansfield by wagon, and by the aid of one McClaredon, found the land he had entered, blazing their way as they went; the usual log cabin was soon erected, which was of small dimensions and very slenderly furnished; here the family lived for years in the dense woods. His father was very poor, and had entered his land, which took what means he had, and was for some time without a team; he was a man who would never go in debt; he worked until he obtained means to purchase two cows, and from these he raised two steer

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calves, and when they matured, he had a team which enabled him to do the work of the farm more satisfactorily. Joseph and his sisters used to carry the rails used for making fences upon their backs, and doing all such drudgery themselves; arid when the steers were initiated, the children were relieved of those laborious duties. Joseph's mother's name before marriage was Elizabeth Porter, who was born in Chester Co., Pa., in 1797, and was a hardy matron of that early time; she once killed a deer with an axe near her own cabin. Joseph and his sisters once ran a very narrow escape from being devoured by wolves, and upon another occasion he arid his father were forced to take refuge in a tree to escape being torn in pieces by a drove of wild bogs. Joseph was married at the age of 26, to Sarah E. Coe, born on the Russel farm, in Gilead Tp., Jan. 25. 1825; her mother's maiden name was Ruth Nichold, a native of Virginia. After Mr. Patten married, he followed blacksmithing in Gilead Tp. for fourteen years; he then went to farming in Washington Tp; he began renting, and made his first land purchase in Gilead Tp., and after making several changes, he purchased in Canaan Tp., and has since added to the same until he now has 400 acres of land. Seven- children are the result of his marriage-Ruth E., Cornelia, Martha, Mary, Randolph, Alden and Charles. He and wife are members of the M. E. Church. He has always been identified with Democracy.

J. C. POLAND, teacher; Marits; is among the successful educators in this county, arid was born Feb. 23, 1837, in Knox Co., this State; is a son of. Samuel and Mary (Truax) Poland, both natives of Virginia, and emigrated West about fifty years ago, arid settled in Congress Tp. Samuel Poland was the first Recorder of Morrow Co. J. C. was the fifth child, and was raised on a farm until 11 years of age, when his parents moved to Mt. Gilead, where he was afforded good school facilities, which he improved until 19 years of age, when he went to Iowa, and began teaching, which he continued until the outbreak of the war, when he enlisted, Oct. 5, 1861, in the regular army, 19th United States Infantry, and served as band musician and clerk in the Adjutant's office until July 1871, and was discharged at New Orleans, La. Upon his return home he resumed teaching, at which he has been engaged up to the present time, and is one of the most efficient in the county. For the last eight years he has been teaching in Denmark, and served as Township Clerk five consecutive years, which office he yet holds with credit to himself, and with satisfaction to the people. He is married and has a family growing up about him.

JOHN PITMAN, farmer; P. O., Caledonia; born in Monroe Co., Ohio, March 17, 1823; he was a son of John, whose father's name was William. John Pitman, the father of our subject, came to this county with his father about the year 1839, and remained until his death; John, Jr., remained with his father until some time after he. was of age; his father having -a large farm, his services were required at home; by going oil bail for his friends, he lost all his land, consisting of 400 acres, and had to start anew. After this financial reverse, John accompanied his father to Delaware Co., arid rented land, until 1850; he then came to this township, locating in the northeast part of the same, where he purchased 160 acres of land, and lived on it until his father's death, which occurred in 1873; his wife preceded him two years. At the age of 35 John was married to Lydia Rice, who was born in this township, in July, 1840; she is a daughter of Jacob Rice, one of the old pioneers of the county. After the marriage of Mr. Pitman, he settled oil Section 7, arid lived there until 1875; he then moved across into Section 6, which has since been his permanent borne. He has 1.38 acres of land, which is under good culture, and well-improved. They have six children living-Orlendo, Franklin, James, Mary I,., Alice and Ada.

JOHN F. PFEIFER, farmer; P. O., Cardington; was born in Wuertemberg, Germany, July 9, 1818, the son of Adam F., who was born Aug. 14, 1788, and was married to Gertrude Christiana Geckle, who was born Oct. 29, 1796; they were married Sept. 18, 1816; he emigrated to America in 1827, locating in Marion Co.; the same year he voted for Gen. Jackson. He obtained 75 acres of land in payment for services rendered in throwing up a certain amount of mud pike. Adam Pfeifer was one of Napoleon's soldiers - an artilleryman-his sword he brought with him to this country, which, after being

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cut off and sharpened, was used effectively for cutting down young saplings, and small timber. His father settled in the woods, having to trace their way to their cabin by "blazed" trees; their bread was prepared by pounding corn with a wedge, and it was sifted through a small pan that had been perforated with a nail, and this fried with the fat of a ground hog, which were very plenty then, and which for sonic time, was their principal diet; those days Mr. Pfeifer "was his own miller," and ground his corn to suit the taste. At the age of 25, he was married to Christina Mack, who was born Aug. 20, 1826, in Germany,. and emigrated to this State in 1840. Three children were born to them-Mary, Catharine and William Frederic; but one is living -- William; the first died of scarlet fever. Mr. Pfeifer came to this township in 1852, and now has nearly 300 acres of land. William F. was born April 8, 1847, and was married April 10, 1879, to Caroline Fisher, born in Marion Co., April 11, 1847, the daughter of August and Christina Clowner, both of Wuertemberg. They have one child-Mary C., born Jan. 26, 1880. William resides on the homestead.

MRS. MARY A. RICHARDSON, farmer; P. O., Caledonia; was born in Richland Co., Ohio, March 12, 1822, a daughter of Samuel and Margaret (Poynar) Foster, who were natives of County Down, Ireland, and emigrated to this State about the year 1818, landing in Richland Co. They were very poor; there was no house for their occupancy upon their arrival, so they spent their first winter in an old still-house, where Jane Foster, now Mrs. Bowron, of Dauphin, Kansas, was born. For several years the family had a hard time; he was inexperienced in American ways and customs; he was a weaver by trade. The first kettle they purchased upon their arrival was from the sale of one of his shirts; he worked out at ditching having many times gone many miles from home to obtain work, his life endangered by Indians and wild beasts, his faithful wife. remaining at home laboring to maintain the family, buying her first cow of J. B. Cook, by spinning flax, at which she was an expert, and for some purposes would spin the threads so finely that she could draw twenty-four "cut" through her finger ring. After sometime, Mr. Foster saved sufficient means to enable him to enter some land, which he located in Washington Tp., where Armstrong's mill now stands; here he put up a grist-mill, and afterwards traded land with one Jefferies, and moved to what is now Iberia, and entered the land where Iberia College now stands, and erected a mill north of the town. Some years later he moved south into Delaware Co., where he built and ran a mill near Stratford for several years, and finally moved to Holt Co., Mo., where he built and ran a mill for several years, and remained until his death, which was accidental; also, that of his wife. His property, personal and real estate, being assessed at $40.000, besides money and notes Mrs. Richardson was married to James Brownlee in 1839, who was born in 1815, in Washington Co., Pa. After their marriage they lived several years on the farm now owned by John Campbell; they then came to the place upon which she now resides, where Mr Brownlee died in 1845. She was afterwards married to John Richardson, who war, born in England, but raised in Scotland, by whom she had ten children, six sons and four daughters - Jennett, now Mrs. William Irvin; Elizabeth now Mrs. Andy Jackson; Mary, now Mrs. John Richardson; Hannah, now Mrs. Ed Jackson; John L., Walter, James. Samuel, William and Robert. She has one child by her second marriage. Mrs. Richardson has a farm of 180 acres, and has been a member of the United Presbyterian Church since 19 years of age.

THOMAS D. RIDDLE, farmer and teacher; P. O., Iberia; born in Hamilton Co., Canada July 5, 1846; is a son of John and Nancy (McNeil) Riddle, who were natives of Ireland emigrating to this country, and landed in New York, and purposed coining directly west, but in consequence of the outbreak of the cholera, they abandoned the idea. During the war Thomas enlisted in the 22nd N. Y. Cavalry, and served until the close, being engaged in several hotly contested battles. After the close of the war in 1865, he came west and engaged in farming. In 1875, he was married to M. J. McNeil, who was born May, 1838, is Washington Tp.- daughter of Allen and Agnes (Struthers) McNeil, both natives of Washington Co., Pa. Allen emigrated West in the year 1827. Agnes S. came shortly afterwards

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and was married to Mr. McNeil in 1837. After marriage they located on the land his (Allen's) father had entered. Mrs. Riddle's father was for several years engaged in merchandising, and subsequently moved to the place his father settled, which was in Marion Co., near the Morrow Co. line. His wife died in 1841. Since the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Riddle, they have resided on the farm they now own. For several years past Mr. Riddle has been engaged in teaching, being recognized as an efficient teacher. He has been serving the present year as Township Assessor. They have two children-Eddie, born Feb. 27, 1876; Mary, born Feb. 10, 1880. Mr. Riddle and wife are members of the U. P. Church. Her father has for many years past been a member of that body, and is one of the pillars of the church, having served as Elder in the same for many years. He is now a resident of Washington Tp.

GEORGE RICE, farmer; P. O., Caledonia. Jacob Rice, the father of George, figures very conspicuously in the history of this township, being one of the first settlers, and to give the history of Canaan Township without relating the experience of Jacob Rice, would be similar to seeing the play of Hamlet with the Prince of Denmark left out. John was born Aug. 27, 1826, on the east ½ of S. E. 1/4 of Section 7, in Canaan Tp. There were thirteen children, of which number, John ranked midway, being the seventh in order. At the usual age, John embarked for himself, and like many others of his time, had nothing but his hands to help him. At the age of 23, he was swept westward by the tidal wave of '49, remaining in the mines at Nevada about two years. Soon after his return home he married Elizabeth Ann Geyer, who was born in Muskingum Co., Ohio, in 1833, being the eldest daughter of Jacob an and Ruth Geyer, who were among the staunch families in the township, and were located on Section 9. Since 1876. her father's remains have reposed in Canaan Cemetery; his wife yet survives him. Since the marriage of our subject, he has resided on the farm he now owns; he first lived several years in a cabin southwest of his present residence. Five children are the fruits of their union-Zeralda, now Mrs. J. Campbell; James B., Arminda J., now Mrs. G. W. Vallentine; George M. and Anna. His first purchase of land was 160 acres for $13.00 per acre, upon his return from California; he has now 302 acres, and made the greater part of the improvements. Is not a member of any church or order; is a Universalist in principle.

ELIJAH S. SHERMAN, farmer, P. O., Cardington; is a son of Adam Sherman, who was born in Old Virginia, Jan 17, 1804, whose wife was Mersilda Deeter, born in Pennsylvania, April, 1822; were married, and emigrated West about the year 1840, and entered land in Marion Co. and settled on the same, remaining until his death; he was a man of kind and generous impulses, and a member of the Church of Christ, or what is more commonly known as the "Disciple Church." Elijah began doing business for himself at the age of 22 years; later he was married to Lydia Jackson, who was born in this county in November 1857, a daughter of Israel Jackson; her mother's name prior to her marriage was Elizabeth Rice. Their marriage was duly solemnized March 11, 1875; since his marriage he has been located on the farm he now owns, consisting of 105 acres, and has two children, Amanda M., born May, 1876; Franklin E., Dec. 12,1879.

MRS. MARY P. SHAW, retired; P. O., Marits; was born Feb. 19, 1830, in Litchfield Co., Conn.; is daughter of Joel Todd, whose wife before marriage was Austria Griggs; the Griggs are of Scotch descent; the original family came to this country about the time of the Revolution. Mrs. Shaw's great grandfather was present at the taking of Burgoyne, as was also her great uncle. The Todds are of English descent. Mrs. Shaw came to this State in Oct., 1836, while in her sixth year, the family locating in Medina Co., where they lived- several years. Her mother died in 1847; her father in 1851; he was a man of excellent business qualifications and marked intelligence; had a superior education for a man of his time. He held the office of County Surveyor for twelve years in Connecticut, and was the first mayor in Galion, serving in that capacity for three terms. Mrs. Shaw was married in 1850 to John L. Shaw, and by him had seven children; five are living-Joel T., Merritt W., Ella M., J. Legrand and Carrie F. Merritt W. was born in Denmark, Nov. 11, 1852; he was raised on the farm. He had good educational advantages afforded him, as

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well as those of travel. He attended school at Gilead and at Oberlin; in his 23d year was married to Maggie Lefever, who was born in March, 1859, in this township. She was a daughter of George Lefever, who was identified with this county at an early time; he was among the county's first assessors. Her mother's name was Catherine Moody, of Pennsylvania. After Merritt married he spent one summer in Mississippi; upon his return he embarked for a time in the mercantile business at Denmark, since when he has been engaged in farming. He and his wife are members of the M. E. Church. He is a member of Caledonia Lodge of I. O. O. F., No. 299. Have one child, born Sept. 22,1876. Mrs. Shaw now resides in Denmark, and has been a resident of this township over thirty years. She is a member of the M. E. Church, but was raised an Episcopalian.

M. P. SAYERS, farmer; P. O., Marits; was born June 24, 1836, on the same farm he now owns. His father, Reul Savers, was a son of Josiah Sayers. Martin's mother's family name was Ruth Martin; she was born in Green Co., Penn., about the year 1805, and, was married to Reul Sayers, June 1831, who. was born in Pennsylvania. They emigrated to this State, locating in Canaan Tp., where he settled and remained until his death, which occurred August 12, 1847; his faithful wife survived him several years. Martin P. is the third of a family of six children, three of the number are now living-Ezra now in Henry Co., Martin P. and Cinderilla, now Mrs. Samuel Adams of Marion Co. Martin has been twice married-first time, April 10, 1856, to Hattie Johnson, born March 8, 1837, in Guernsey Co., who was a daughter of William Johnson. After his marriage he moved to Noble Co., where he lived when his wife died in October, 1861; January 7, 1863, he was married in Noble Co. to Martha Hathaway, born Aug. 15,1836, in Green Co., Pa., and emigrated to Monroe Co. with her parents; her father's name was Elijah Hathaway, born Aug. 18,1804, and married the mother of Mrs. Sayers, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Smith, born January 25,1803, all of Pennsylvania. They are of English descent. After Mr. Sayers' marriage they lived six years in Noble Co., and in 1869 came to Canaan Tp. and located on the homestead farm, and has since lived there; he has had six children, five living Eliza E., born Nov. 7, 1863; Roscoe Dec. 23, '65; Hattie E., Sept. 8,1868; Lydia, Aug. 30, 1871 (died Apr. 9, 1875); Samuel, born Sept. 14, 1873; Delbert B., March 19, 1876. He has 120 acres of good farming land, and handles high grade of sheep and cattle; he and his wife are identified with the M. E. Church.

S. B. SHAW, farmer; P. O. Marits. The Shaw family are prominently identified with the pioneer history of this county; John L. Shaw, the father of Sylvester, was born in what is now Westfield Tp., June 6, 1809, and is supposed to be the first child born in !he county; he is yet living, after a residence of sixty-six ears in the county; having been a successful business man, he moved to Green Co., Pa., where he now resides. Sylvester B. was born in this township, June 20, 1837, being the third of a family of five children. His mother's name was Eliza Marits. His father was twice married, she being the first wife. Feb. 17, 1863, Mr. Shaw was married to Caroline M. Masters, born Nov. 20, 1846, in the town of Gilead, who is a daughter of Jonathan and Ruth (Ewers) Masters, with the exception of two years, which he lived on the edge of Marion Co.; after his marriage he has been a constant resident of this township. They have had four children; three are living -Etta, born Dec. 1, 1864; Jonathan M., May 17, 1867, and Frank B., June 17, 1870, died, April 9, 1871; Lewis W., born April 12, 18 1873. Mr. Shaw has 160 acres of land, and one of the best houses in the township; his farm and outbuildings will compare with any in the county, when his present plans are carried out. The Shaw family, politically, are known only as identified with the Republican party; Mr. Shaw has been identified with the temperance cause, and is a valiant defender of the same, and is a member of the Prohibition party.

SAMUEL STRAWMAN, farmer; P. O., Caledonia; was born Dec. 26, 1836, on the Kinneman farm, but a short distance from his present residence, being the youngest of a family of nine children, born unto Jacob and Christina (Ruching) Strawman, who were natives of Europe. Jacob was born in Switzerland, and emigrated to this State in 1821, locating in this township, and entering 160 acres

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of land on Section 5, and cleared up the same; besides experiencing all the disadvantages that usually attend the settlement of a now country, he was a foreigner, and unacquainted with our language, or even the use of an axe; for several years he was too poor to purchase a wagon, yet finally overcame many of the obstacles and acquired a good home, and was among the township's most valued citizens. He is yet living; was born March 10, 1800. His wife died in 1872. Samuel, being the youngest of the family, remained at home; at the age of 25 he was married to Sarah J. Campbell, born April 26, 1843, in this township; she is a daughter of John and Lucinda (Doans) Campbell. Since their union they have resided on their farm of 122 acre;. Four children have blessed this union, three living, whose names are, respectively - Edson E., born Jan. 31, 1864; Dora Bell, July 20, 1866; George L., Sept. 14, 1876. Mr. and Mrs. Strawman, as well as two of the older children, are members of the M. E. Church-Jacob Strawman of the Evangelical Association.

ALFRED M. SMITH, farmer, P. O., Caledonia, is a native of Washington Tp., arid was born Oct. 9, 1850; son of William J. Smith, who was born July 30,1828, in Ross Co., Ohio, and came to this county with his father, Jefferson Smith, in 1835, locating on Sec. 3, where he had entered forty acres of land, adding to it afterwards until he had 164 acres. Here William remained until 18 72, since which time he has heen a resident of Gilead. Alfred stayed at home until his 25th year, and was then married to Sabina J. Dounce, who was born March 22, 1853, in Claridon, Marion Co., daughter of James and Ann (Lawrence) Dounce, who were natives of England. Since Mr. Smith's marriage, he has been located on the homestead farm, which he now owns, and has had two children, -Elsie Ray, born July 26, 1877, and Hugh James, Oct. 7, 1879. May 16, 1880, death invaded Mr. Smith's home, and bore off the baby, Hugh. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are members of the M. E. Church; Mr. Smith is a liberal patron of the public journals, and is among the representative young men of this county.

W. L. G. TABOR, farmer; P. O., Gilead. William Lloyd Garrison, of historical fame, has a representative in the person of our subject. He was born in Gilead Tp., July 16, 1849, on the homestead farm now occupied by his paternal ancestor, William Tabor, who is a member of that highly esteemed class of people, the "Friends; " he was born in Addison Co., Vt., July 2, 1819, and emigrated to this county with his father, Thomas Tabor, when about 17 years of age, and located land on the same section where William Tabor now resides. William L. G. is the second of a family of four children; but two are living. His educational advantages were better than his health, receiving the advantages of the common schools, and subsequently attending the High Schools of Gilead and Delaware, and would doubtless have pursued his studies unto graduation, had not failing health prevented. Soon after his return home, at the age of 19, he formed a matrimonial alliance with Miss Olive Silverthorn, whose parents were Thomas and Ella (Clark) Silverthorn, whose birth places were Muskingum and Delaware counties. The former, born April 2, 1820, the latter, April 3, 1825. They settled in Marion Co., where Olive was born March 9, 1851. Three children have been born to them-Lillie Orra, born Nov. 1, 1869; Fordyce, born July 13, 1871, dying Feb. 23, 1874; Willie, born May 24, 1873. Mr. Tabor and wife are members of the M. E. Church. Mr. Tabor often conducts meetings in an official way when duty calls, and is a pleasant speaker.

WILLIAM UNDERWOOD, farmer; P. O., Marits; born Feb. 11, 1833, in Marion Co, and is a son of Jesse and Isabella Underwood; her maiden name was Sergeant; she was born in Lincolnshire, Eng., in June, 1811, and came to this country when 9 years of age. Jesse Underwood was born in York Co., Pa., and came West to Holmes Co., in 1824, and to Marion Co. in 1829, and entered the land now occupied by. William, and lived in this locality until Jan. 5, 1880; his wife survives him. At the age of 20, William commenced learning the blacksmith's trade, which occupation he followed for seven years; Sept. 18, 1856, he was married to Caroline Shuey, who was born in Richland Co., Feb. 21,1837, and is a daughter of Daniel and Barbara (Stout) Shuey; after marriage they located in Claridon Tp., Marion Co., and lived until the spring of 1858, and have since resided on the

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land he now occupies, which was entered by her father, situated in the west side of the township. Mr. Underwood was out in the late war, and served in Company K, 47th Regiment, and was at tire battle of Bentonville, and participated in the charge at Fort McAllister. They have had eleven children; nine are living, viz.: James T., born An-. 24, 1857; George W., Sept. 12, 1859; Willis D., April 5,1862; Mary I Jan. 6, 1864; Cecelia E. and Ivie (twins), Apr. 19, 1866; David L., Aug. 30, 1868; Charley H., Sept. :30, 1870; Jesse A., Dec. 30., 1873. Mr. Underwood is a member of the Protestant Methodist Church. Since- his marriage he has been engaged in farming.

JOHN A. WEBBER, farmer; P. O., Caledonia; among the representatives of Morrow Co., who have crossed the "briny deep" and have cast their lot with this people, is the Webber family. Mr. Webber was born Oct. 31, 1816, in Leutenberg, Rudolstadt Upper - Saxony; son of Frederic William Webber, and emigrated to this State in 1834, landing in Baltimore. He left Washington Co., Pa., and the following March came to Columbus, Ohio, remaining there a short time and after making several minor changes, settled April 30, 1836, in Canaan Township; Dec. 1834, was married to Mrs. Elizabeth Cunningham, sister of Joseph Rittener, formerly governor of Pennsylvania; she dying, he was later married Apr. 2, 1840, to Marv Rice, born July 16, 1819, in Fairfield Co. Ohio, daughter of Jacob Rice, who came with her parents to this county in 1821. After marriage they lived on Mr. Rice's farm until 1853; 1849 Mr. Webber caught the gold fever and went to California, and was engaged in mining; after an absence of several years he returned with money enough to purchase eighty acres of land situated in the northwest part of the township, where he has since remained. Coming here poor he has by bard labor and frugal economy acquired a good borne, and is very comfortably situated in life. Three children have been born to him. He now resides with his son James K. P., who was born Sept. 17, 1845; he is a graduate, and has been engaged as teacher in one of the prominent schools of the State; he is now engaged in farming and is one of the promising young men in the township for intelligence and reliability. Is now serving as Township Trustee. Mr. Webber arid family are members of the Lutheran Church.

THOMAS D. WOGAN, farmer; P. O., Marits; son, of Elijah and Maria (Sayers) Wogan; Thomas is the youngest of a family of two children, and was born in Marion Co., April 15, 1836; his father was at on one time one of the most prominent stock-raisers and shippers in the county of Marion. Thomas D. remained with his parents until he reached his majority, Dec. 27, 1876; was united in marriage to Sarah P. Douce, born Jan. 24, 1857, in Marion Co., daughter of James arid Anna Douce, who were natives of England; since Mr. Wogan's marriage, he has resided on the Sayer's farm, which he now owns, consisting of 160 acres; he and his wife are members of the M. E. Church; Mr. Wogan is a man strongly opposed to the use of intoxicants.

JAMES WATSON, farmer; P. O., Marits; is a self-made man; was born Oct. 4, 1830, in Cumberland Co., Pa., being the second of a family of fourteen children, twelve of whom are living, and were born to Joseph arid Barbara (Bender) Watson, both being natives of Pennsylvania. Joseph was born June 30, 1806, his wife April 17, 1807; were married June 10, 1828, in Pennsylvania, arid emigrated West in Oct., 1838, locating near Lexington, and came to Gilead in 1843, remaining six years; coining to Canaan Tp. in 1849, locating northeast of Denmark, where he purchased 160 acres of land, which place is now owned by Jonathan Masters; he subsequently moved to Gilead, on the John Darymple farm, where he remained until his death, which occurred July 25,1865; his wife died March 21, 1872. When Mr. Watson, Sr., came to this State he was very poor, having $33 in money, an old horse, for which he paid $20, and an old wagon; he gave a cow for a horse, to match the one he already had, and with a set of harness that an old Pennsylvania farmer had cast aside, he secured an out-fit. Having a family of seven children on his hands, and being in poor health, made but little progress, he not being able to work after James was 12 years of age, and the care of the family, in a great measure, was thrown. upon him. In 1853, at the age of 22, James went to California, and spent four years in the mining districts; was also engaged in the lumber trade, to some extent. He returned to this township in 1857, having

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made a successful trip. January 21, 1858, he was married to Catharine Hammond, who was born Aug. 16, 1835, in Coshocton Co., a daughter of Daniel P., who was born in Pennsylvania, Westmoreland Co., July 4, 1792, whose wife was Elsie Reasoner, a native of the same place. After Mr. Watson's marriage, he moved to Marion Co., Ills., and after a residence of eighteen months, returned to this township and purchased eighty acres on Section 29, and has since added to his original purchase, until he now has 200 acres of land. They have had nine children, eight living Joseph D., Francis L., Mollie C., Belle Z., Ida V., Mattie A., James E. and Hattie B. Is identified with the Republican party.

WILLIAM. M. WHITE, farmer; P. O., Cardington; was born Sept. 20, 1825, in Perry Co., Pa., son of William White, who was born in Baltimore; his father went to sea, and was never heard of afterward. Sarah (Redding) White, was William's mother; she was born on the banks of the Brandywine. William came west with his parents, when he was but seven years of age; his parents settled near Crestline, where they lived until their death, and their remains now repose, in the Crestline Cemetery. Early in life William learned the painters' trade, which proving distasteful to him, he abandoned, and took up the "trowel," and followed plastering for several years. At the age of 25 he was married to Mary Ann Davis, a native of England, and a daughter of John Davis; she died in 1854. The year following he was married to Isabel Sayers. They had one child, Davis B. His present wife was Mary A. Miller, born Aug. 21,1840, a daughter of W. H. Miller, who was born near Newmarket, Md.; her mother's maiden name was Sarah Gruber, born in Va.; they were among the first settlers in Marion Co. Mr. and Mrs. White were married Feb., 7, 1865; he located on his present farm in 1873, where he now resides. Mr. White knows what it is to "grow up with the country, " and to contend against poverty, he worked out for several years at low wages, and worked his way up in the world by hard labor and careful management, and can take a retrospect of the past and account for every dollar that he has made. George S., born March 4, 1866; Eva, Dec. 3, 1869; Carlton B., Dec., 18, 18 74, are the children now at home, by his last marriage.