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ISAAC BAKER, farmer; P. O. Chesterville; this well-to-do farmer was born February 20, 1830, in Knox Co.; his father, Morris, was born in Coshocton Co., Ohio in 1795, and his mother Phoebe Biggs, was born in Knox, in 1797, in the same county. They were married in 1824, and sometime afterward settled in Harmony Township. There the mother died in 1835, leaving Jerry, Mary, Isaac, Ezaon Harod, Susan, Ly dia, John, Morris, and Francis. The father was again married to Sarah Purvis. The father died in 1863, and was a Universalist. Isaac attended school in the pioneer school house, and endured the hardships of pioneer life. At the age of twenty-one he began carpentering with Lewis Biggs, and in three years he formed a partnership with him which continued eight years, in which they were successful; he was married in 1859 to Margaret, daughter of Thomas and Mary (Rees) Jones, natives of Wales, Find came to Ohio in 1843; both are deceased. They had seven children; two survive: Evan and Margaret; they were Presbyterians. He bought the present farm of ninety-eight acres in 1874, of Levi Powell; he also owns fifty acres in Harmony Township, all well improved, and procured by hard labor. He and his wife are members of the old school Baptist church; he votes the Democratic ticket; they have two children: Thomas and William. His three brothers, Moses, Francis and John, were in the war of the rebellion; the two former enlisting in tile O. V. I., and the latter I. V. I. John had one finger shot, off.

J. Y. BEERS, farmer, P. O. Sparta was born April 24, 1820, in Knox County; his father, Byram, was born in Morris Township, Sussex Co., N. J., also his mother, Elizabeth Pittney; they came to Ohio by team, in 1818 ; they endured many hardships, but by careful management have obtained quite a little fortune. The fruit of their union was eleven children-Sarah, Aaron, Abigail, J. Y., Daniel, Tryphena, Hannah, Catharine, Elizabeth, James and Margaret; his father was commissioner of this county two terms, and justice of the peace for over 20 years ; he also practiced law in his early days ; J. Y. attended school in his younger days in the old pioneer log cabin ; his father was a tanner, as was the son ; he was also engaged in making shoes for a period of 20 years ; J. Y. Beers was married in 1849, to Ra. chel, daughter of Elias and Mary (Evans) Howard ; she was of Welsh descent; her parents had 12 children, four of whom survive-Martha, Esther, Madison, Catharine ; his wife was born January 17, 1830 ; they had six children-Retha, 'deceased, Eolia B., deceased, Emery P., Elizabeth, Millie, Essie ; his wife died December 16, 1877 ; she had been a member of the Baptist Church from child. hood; he has belonged to the same church for 22 years, and was for 12 years prior a member of the Methodist denomination ; he held the office of deacon in the former for 16 years ; he settled on the present farm of 100 acres in 1850, buying first 50 acres of Thomas MeCreary, for which he went into debt; he now possesses 200 acres of finely improved land, which he has obtained by his own labors; his first house on the said farm was an old wagon-shop; his life has been spent in use ful avocations; he taught school at $10 per month, at which he was successful; he made the first blackboard ever used in this town. ship ; on his farm yet remains the old oak log from which many moldboards were made for the pioneer farmers ; he has always taken deep interest in all county enterprises, and is an upright, well-to-do-farmer.

MRS. SARAH P. BARTLETT; Chesterville; is a daughter of Jacob and Mar. garet (Porter) Shurr; her father was born in 1776, in Little York, Pa., and was of German descent; her mother was born in Union., town, Pa., Nov. 6, 1785. They were married in Washington Co., Pa., and emigrated to Ohio in 1810, settling in what is now Chester Township; here the father improved 250 acres

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of land, which was sold to Pardon Brown. Her parents had eleven children, John, William, Eliza, Maria, Belinda, Sarah P., Phoebe A., Cyrus P., Jacob J., Samuel P. and Milton M. The father died Nov. 25, 1834, and mother Nov. 27, 1876; both were Presbyterians. Mrs. Bartlett was born June 20, 1818. Her attendance at school was under difficulties, walking one and one-half miles, following the Indian trails; she was married in 1841 to W. F. Bartlett, by whom she had six children, two of whom survive. Hugh M. married in 1868 Mary C., daughter of William and Mary (Williams) Bearinger, and Maggie E., who married Mr. Moore; Hugh has been engaged in railroading; Sept. 26, 1879, he met with an accident by falling under the car while making a coupling, receiving a severe injury to his ankle. Mrs. Bartlett holds a membership in the Presbyterian Church.

SAUL BREECE, farmer; P. O. Chesterville. Was born October 15, 1804, in Washington Co., Pa., and came with his parents to Ohio in 1810; his father Samuel and mother Elizabeth, whose maiden name was Cook, were born in New Jersey, and lived awhile in Pennsylvania before coming to Knox Co. They had the following children: George, Katy, John, Mary, Saul, Hugh, Elizabeth, Rebecca, Anna, Henry, Phineas, Ruth, Arrena and Job. Mr. Breece attended school but little, and the greater part of his life was spent on the farm; he took a great fancy to gunning, and has become an expert hunter. He was married in 1828 to Sarah, daughter of Nathanael and Barbara (Sargeant) Kinney. Her father was born in Northumberland Co., Pa., and mother in Maryland; they came to Ohio in 1816, and her father was in the war of 1812. They had nine children: Jacob, Mary, David, Stanley, Sallie, James, George, Betsy and William. Her father died in 1840, and mother in 1846. Mr. Breece bought ten acres where they now live, in 1856, and now enjoys a nice little home. They have had ten children, seven living: Jackson, now in Ore Oregon; Stanley, a mason by trade, at Mt. Vernon; Julia married Garret Rittenhouse; he died, and she was again married to John Minich; David, teacher, in La Salle Co., Ill.; Abigail married William Peril, she is deceased, and had two children, Emma D. and Sarah E.; Daniel, carpenter, in Missouri; Lydia married James Peril; Sarah E. married Henry A., son of Michael J. and Alice E. (La Bolt) Warner. His parents were both born in Germany, and came to Holmes Co., Ohio, in 1852. His father enlisted in the 102nd 0. V. I., and was taken prisoner and confined in the Andersonville Prison, where he expired. His parents were Lutherans, and had six children: Catharine C., married Nathanael Wolferton ; Henry, William; Emma married Ferdinand Youse; Vina. One died on the trip across the ocean, and took a watery grave. Mrs. Breece has been a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for forty years. The pioneer hardships of their parents are too numerous to mention. A few only are necessarysuch as going barefooted in the winter, and going to mill on horseback by means of a pack-saddle; her father one time went quite a distance in this way, and when he was returning and within about six miles of his home-and no doubt was rejoicing that he would soon arrive with the "staff of life," but unfortunately, while going down a hill the pony stumbled, and falling, broke its neck. The father took the meal on his shoulder and footed the distance, six miles, to his wilderness home. They had to carry lights fastened to their hats and bonnets to keep the mosquitoes from annoying them. The first cow her parents had, her mother paid for by making maple sugar at five cents per pound, and aggregating the cow at $19.00. Mr. Breece votes the Democratic ticket.

D. W. BROWN, farmer; P. O. Chesterville; is a good representative of the substantial farmer element of Morrow Co. His father, Pardon, was born Sept. 15, 1788, in Rhode Island, and is a descendant of the Puritans or Plymouth Colony. The great-great grandfather of our subject came over in the Mayflower; his father lived in Rhode Island until 1814, when he went to Cayuga Co., N. Y., where he farmed; served in the war of 1812. He was married to Sophia Wi I bor, in 1809, in Rhode Island. She was born Feb. 11, 1790, and died Jan. 28, 1849, and had ten children. William (deceased), Lydia, born Oct. 27,1811, married John Nobles; Sophia, Jan. 2, 1814, married Thos. Weatherby; Philena, Dec. 30, 1816, married Joseph Meeks; she died March, 1879; Pardon, born Oct. 4, 1819; Mary, Jan. 14, 1822, married George Peckham; Daniel

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W., born Feb. 11, 1826; Deborah W., May 22, 1828, married Jacob Winters (deceased); Elizabeth, June 16, 1831, married Albert Parkhill; Sarah A.,June 8,1833, married Mr. Freeman. The father emigrated to Chester Township in about 1853, and died June 8,1863. His parents were Presbyterians. They started life with nothing but one horse and wagon. He learned the batters' trade before he married. Mr. Brown remained with his parents until married. At the age of 18 he began teaching school in the State of New York", and continued the same for four terms. His matrimonial alliance took place Dec. 28, 1847, with Adaline M., a daughter of William H. and Anna (Due]) Squires. Her father was born in Connecticut, and her mother at Quaker Hill; she was one of eleven children. Harriet married John Peckham; Phedora married Judson Johnson; William married Phresonia. Chatham; Eliza R. C. married William Beardsley; Adaline M.; Henry J. married Mary A. Youngs; Helen married Lemuel D. Hussey; Sidney married Martha Barber; Anna M. married George Hillman, Marian B. married Edward Hussey; one infant died. Her father was a clothier, miller and farmer, and died in Feb. 1854, and her mother was a "birthright Quaker," and died Jan. 7, 1879. After marriage our representative ran a canal boat, "Sarah Sands," on the Erie canal, from Cayuga Lake to New York City ; in four years he became tired of the business, and sold it to his brother Pardon, and within a short time came to Ohio and has since farmed. Bought the Shurr farm of his father's heirs, and sold the shine in 1870 to Elery P. Brown, a cousin. He then took a trip with his family to -Missouri, Kansas and Iowa, and- returned in two months, and purchased what is known as the Corwin farm, in Franklin Township, where he dealt largely in stock; in 1872 he sold that, and bought 150 acres adjoining the town of Chesterville, on which he dealt in stock; in the winter of 1878-9 he shipped thirty-two carloads from this place. He has now abandoned the stock business, and is giving his rural life to raising wheat, in which he is having hie usual success. Mr. and Mrs. Brown have had four children ; one died when young; Frances A., born March 14, 1850, married William W. Van Eman, a salesman in San Francisco -, Marian A., born Oct. 14, 1855, married Marshal F. Smith; Cassius, born April 1, 1858. Mr. Brown hired a substitute volunteer for $250 to serve in the rebellion. He is a member of Chester Lodge No. 204, I. O. O. F., in which he has held all the offices and is now acting as permanent Secretary. He became early identified with the Whig party, casting his first vote far Winfield Scott; he has since voted the Republican ticket, and by that party was elected Township Trustee, which office he now holds. He is also a member of the Town Council ; also held some offices while in New York. He has always had good health. The only sickness he ever had was in 1877 ; this was the first time he ever consulted a physician (except once, when he was poisoned by a red flannel shirt). He and wife are members of the Presbyterian church. They are among our well-to-do farmers, and reside in a pleasant home in Chesterville, highly respected by their numerous friends and acquaintances.

JAMES BEEBE, retired farmer; P. 0. Chesterville; he was one of nine children, and was born June 24, 1792; his brothers and sisters were William, Polly, John, Clara, Phoebe, Hannah, Benjamin and Amos. His parents were William and Polly (Truman) Beebe. The former was born in Connecticut and the latter on Long Island. He emigrated to Ohio in 1818; this region was then a huntingground for the Indians. He was married Jan. 1, 1826, to Mary Breece, one of the early pioneer ladies, who came to Ohio in 1810 with her parents, Samuel and Betsey (Cook) Breece, natives of New Jersey; she was born in Washington Co., Pennsylvania, in 1802, and was one of fourteen children-George, Katie, John, Marv, Saul, Hugh, Elizabeth, Rebecca, Henry, Ruth, Phineas, Arrena, Job and Ann. By this union he had three children; Jane, married Isaac Huffman, September 26, 1843, Hannah married Mr. Lanning in September, 1853, and one deceased. They started life with scarcely anything, and now possess a competency, which they have accumulated by their industry. They have been Methodists over fifty years. They are now passing their remaining years quietly in this village.

AMANDA A. BAIN, widow; P. O. Chesterville. Her father, Samuel Livingston, was born Dec. 4, 1778, in Washington Co., N. Y. Her mother, Asenath (Munson) Livingston,

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was born Aug. 3, 1782. They were married Oct. 22, 1801. Her grandfather Livingston, was from Ireland; her parents came to Ohio in. 1837, and settled in Franklin Tp., now in this county, where her father died Sept. 8, 1847, and mother Nov. 3, 1863. They had ten children; John, born July 26, 1802; Nathaniel M., July 27, 1804; Anna N., Oct. 30, 1806; Samuel, Jan. 23, 1809; Agnes M. April 25, 1811; Sarah J., May 18, 1814; Amanda A., Sept. 15,1816; William A., June 8, 1820; Edith A., May 1, 1823; Joseph R. Jan 22, 1826. Her parents were members of U. P. church. Mrs. Bain was married Oct. 16, 1834, to James I., a son of John and Anna (McEachron) Bain. His parents were natives of Washington Co., N. Y. Mr. Bain was born Dec. 19, 1811, and died May 12, 1849; four children were the fruit of their union. One infant died unnamed; Jennie, born Aug. 30, 1837; married Darwin Leonard, Feb. 13, 1862; she died April 23, 1872; had two children, Lizzie M. and Emma B; Edith L. born Dec. 24, 1841; married Aug. 26, 1866, to Samuel Carson. He was born in Pennsylvania, March 14, 1839; they have one child, Cora B., born June 24, 1869. Edith L. is a member of the Presbyterian church. The last child of our subject was John, born March 3, 1844, he enlisted in Co. E. 121st, O.V. I., and was taken prisoner and confined for eighteen months in Andersonville,, Danville, and Florence Prisons. He was taken from the latter to Wilmington, N. C., where he died March 13, 1865. Mrs. Bain's husband spent the greater part of his life as a blacksmith; however his latter years were devoted to dentistry. She and her husband united with the U. P. church; she transferred to the Presbyterian in 1867. She is in good circumstances, and owns some town property. He was a Republican, and served as Justice of the Peace.

WILLIAM A. BEEMER, farmer: P. O., Chesterville; he is the son of William and Elizabeth (Decker) Beemer; his parents were born in New Jersey. The mother died there, and had six children, three of whom are dead; the living are John D., William A., and Harriet. The father was married to Eveline Rutan, and came to Ohio in 1838, by canal and team. By his last marriage he had nine children-Martha J., Julia A., Hannah E., Rosilla, Emeline, Allen, and Mary, (two deceased). His father is living in Franklin Co., Iowa, with his daughters. Mr. Beemer was born Nov. 9, 1822, in Sussex Co., N. J. He remained with his father until his marriage, in 1849, to Ann Eliza, daughter of John and Margaret (Snook) Cary. Her parents are natives of New Jersey, and had ten children-Lewis H., William S., Isabel C., John R., George C., Ann Eliza, Margaret J., Lorena E. and Charles P., (one died in infancy). Her father settled on what is now the Nye farm. Mr. Beemer bought the present farm in 1854; it now contains 115 acres of fine land. He has been afflicted with the asthma for many years, and has traveled over the greater part of the United States, made two trips to New Jersey on horseback. Active and enthusiastic worker in the Democratic party. He and his wife are members of the Presbyterian church ; he takes deep interest in the same, reads the Bible through often ; takes interest in all county enterprises. Is one of our most substantial citizens and farmers, and has always been a strong temperance man.

RANSOM BOCKOVER, farmer; P. O. Chesterville; born Dec. 8, 1846, in Morrow Co., Ohio. His father, Jonathan, was born in New Jersey, May 8, 1797, and learned the blacksmith's trade when 19 years old; came to Ohio in 1835. Had eight children; James, Jacob, Ira, Isaac, Minerva, Ransom, Jason and Rebecca. The mother of these children was Elizabeth Adams, and was born in 1818. These old parents have enjoyed the most of their time on the farm, clearing and tilling the soil. Ransom was married June 18,1871, to Mary, daughter of Richard and Elizabeth Lanning. She was born May 12, 1851, in this county, and like her husband has enjoyed the attractions of home. They bought fifty acres of land in 1871, of Joseph Trowbridge, and have improved the same by fine buildings. This is a fine little home, the result of hard labor. Mr. Bockover once belonged to the Patrons of Husbandry; votes the Democratic ticket; enlisted in Co. F, 136th 0. N. G.; settled here in 1876. They have one child, Joseph C., born April 21, 1874.

JAMES W. BALL, farmer; P. 0. Sparta; was born December 21, 1835, in Fayette Co., Pa., and came with his parents

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to Ohio in 1844; his father's name was Iden V., and his mother's Catharine (Woods) Ball; and, at their settlement in Bloomfield Tp., they began farming and keeping hotel; the latter they continued for about twenty years. Their children were: James W., Preston, Joel, John, Iden, and Frank; the father is still living. Mr. Ball remained with his parents until twenty-seven years old; his marriage occurred January 22, 1859, to Isabel, daughter of William and Joanna (Coffing) Allen; her father was born in England and came to Pennsylvania, and there worked at shoemaking; and during his existence there was married, and came with his family, in 1836, to Licking Co., Ohio, where they bought 200 acres and, at their death, possessed over 400 acres of land. In 1839, they went to Richmond, Indiana, and worked three years on the Ohio pike; they afterward returned to the farm. The father died February 22, 1877, the mother is still living; both were Methodists. Their children were: Levina, Isabel, Mary, Joanna, William, Frank, and Sallie. Mrs. Ball was born September 25, 1836, in Fayette Co., Pa. In 1858, James W. Ball bought fifty acres of Daniel Thomas, adding afterwards sixty-five acres. He has held some township offices; is a member of Sparta Lodge, No. 268, I. O. O. F., in which he has held all offices; he always voted the Democratic ticket; himself and wife are members of the Methodist church, in which he has been, and is now, steward; they have one child, Ellen M.

JOEL D. BRUCE, farmer, P. O. Chesterville, one of the pioneers of this county; was born March 21, 1811 ; his father, Elijah, was born in 1780, and his mother, -Malinda W. Browning, in 1786-both in Culpeper Co.,Va.; they were married in 1810, and in 1827 they came to Licking County, this State the father died in Knox County, 1829 in 1831 the mother bought 190 acres of land, where Joel D. now lives; she died herein February, 1854, having 'blessed the world with nine children, but five of whom survive -J. D.,G. S., Nancy, Eliza S., John A.-. she and her husband were Old School Baptists; Joel D. attended school some little time, and took every advantage of' obtaining an education by procuring for himself valuable literature, and turned his attention to school teaching, which he followed success. fully for 72 months ; he taught one term in Mt. Gilead; was married in May, 1847, to Abigail, daughter of John and Hannah (Conger) Lewis; her parents emigrated from New Jersey to Knox County in 1806, or 1808, and helped to build a block house ; by this marriage he had James B., Eliza J., Mary, Malinda, John W.; his wife died February 8, 1862, and was a member of the Baptist Church. He was again married, the bride being Ann, daughter of Japheth and Charlotte (Howard) West. Her parents came to Ohio from Pennsylvania at an early day, and had 12 children, eight of whom survive-Martha, Michael, Ann, Elizabeth, Jane, David, Dora C., Amanda. Ann was born in 1835, in Delaware County, now Morrow; by this marriage he has four children-George W., Frank I., Charlotte B. and Charles A. Mr. Bruce has been assessor four terms, and township trustee 10 years; he has been an active member of the Baptist Church since 1846 ; his wife belongs to the same denomination ; he generally votes for the man in township elections, but in county and state elections he is an enthusiastic Democrat ; he has represented the same in county and congressional conventions ; he owns 95 acres of well improved land, which is a portion of the old homestead; lie is growing a fine nursery with good success ; lie is confined to the inn, having been attacked some months ago with the rheumatism, which has nearly deprived him of the use of his limbs.

E. P. BROWN, farmer; P. O. Chesterville, was born in September, 1827, and is the son of George, born 1796 in Rhode Island, and Beulah M. (Sutliff) Brown, born in 1802 in Connecticut; they came to Ohio in 1836 and settled in what is now Morrow Co.; they bought 260 acres of land. The father died in 1870 and the mother in 1868. Their children were: William, graduated at Cleveland Medical College, and died June 27, 1864, at Alexandria, Va., while in the service of his country Edmond, living in Knox Co.; E. P., Sophia; George, principal pal of Cardington Schools; Amanda Thurston, deceased. His parents were Methodists. Our subject attended school some in the winter. He was married in 1853 to Phoebe E., daughter of John and Rhoda Talmage; her parents were from New

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Jersey and had seven children: Henry, Charles, Jonathan, Jacob, Phoebe E ., Newton and Susan; all the family were Methodists. Mrs. Brown was born in 1827; they settled after marriage, for sixteen years, on the old Corwin farm, and then sold the same and bought stock in Mt. Gilead for one year, and in 1870 he bought the present farm of 246 acres, known as the old Sburr farm, purchasing the same from D. W. Brown. It is known as the finest farm in Morrow Co., finely watered by spring. He has four children: Alice married E. McIntire; Clarence, George and Blanche. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Church; he has held office in the same, and has been township trustee, member of school board, and votes the Republican ticket. He deals in Spanish merino sheep and Durham cattle and Berkshire hogs.

CUNNINGHAM BROTHERS, millers, Chesterville; prominently identified among the millers of Morrow Co., is the firm of C. K. and Z. T. Cunningham. They have of late purchased of the Cunningham heirs the old mill, long known as the "Cunningham Grist Mill," and have re-fitted the same and made it entirely new. They are now running three sets of buhrs, and are prepared to make the new process flour. The machinery is in excellent condition, both the water and steam works; they have also added a first-class saw mill to the same, and deal in lumber. They are speedily circulating their new process flour in distant parts of the country. Their father's name was R. W. Cunningham; born April 9, 1819, and was the son of R. C. and Mary (Clark) Cunningham; he was one of eight children-John, R. W., Margaret, Eliza A., Isabel, Harriet, Mary and Jane. The father died Dec. 27, 1876. Their mother, Mercy, was a daughter of Reuben and Olive (Austin) Gleason; her father was born in 1793 in Vermont, and her mother in 1797 in the same State; her father came to Ohio about 1816; she was born May 15,1820, in Knox Co., and was one of nine children, eight of whom survive Mercy, Lucy, Elisha, John, Asa,.Joseph, Sylvester and Elizabeth. The marriage of R. W. to Mercy, occurred in 1842 which union blessed them with Warren K., who was in the 174th O. V. I. for one year; George W. was in company F., 81^st O. V. 1. for three years; William H., deceased, Cleopas K., of the firm of Cunningham Bros., who was for five years boss of a five-buhr mill at Big Rapids, Michigan, and was in the employ of the firm for two years; he dealt two years in buggies, and is now President of the Mutual Life Insurance Company, at Fort Wayne, Indiana, Marcellus A., Zachariah T., L. E. and Anna A. The father enlisted in company A., 20th O. V. I., for over three years; he ranked as sergeant he also manufactured chain pumps and bedsteads at this place. The father of Mrs. Cunningham began an ashery in Chester Tp. about 1826, and transferred the same to Chesterville in 1830, locating his business on the lot where John Smiley now lives. He entered a contract to carry the mail from Mt. Vernon to Bucyrus, for two years. Mrs. Cunningham and Anna are members of the Methodist Church at this place.

ABRAM CONKLIN, farmer; P. O. Chesterville; was born Sept. 21, 1815, in Pike Co., Pa., and remained there until 1837, when he came to Ohio; his father Nathaniel was born in 1785 on Long Island, and worked at shoemaking. In 1810 he came to Pennsylvania, and farmed and ran a saw-mill; here he married Elsie Vanocker, by whom he had eleven children-Abram, John, Nathaniel, George, Jacob, David, Hannah, Elizabeth, Susan, Clara and Matilda. Jacob, John and David were in the war of the Rebellion. The parents were Methodists. Mr. Conklin attended school eighteen months; when nine years old he began working on a farm for Philip Smith at $15.00 per month, and at the expiration of nine years he was getting $18.00 per month. He was married Oct. 19,1835, to Mary A., daughter of Peter and Anna Struble; her father was born about 1787, and mother in 1789, in Sussex Co., N. J., and came to Ohio by team, in, 1837. They had twelve children, John, George, Daniel, Philip, Wesley, Nelson, Stephen, Mary A., Phoebe, Cendrilla, Elizabeth and Catharine. Her father died in 1856, and her mother in 1863; they were. Methodists. Mrs. Conklin was born in 1809. When Mr. Conklin and wife came to Ohio, he made their living by teaming, hauling wheat and pork for the merchants at this place, to Lake Erie and return, he continued this laborious avocation for eight or ten years. In about

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the year 1847 he began an ashery at this place, which he continued one year, and then farmed and bought and sold horses for quite a while; he has, likely, handled from 500 to 1,000 head. He was elected Constable in 1841, and served about eight years; he took a mail contract in 1841 from Chesterville to Shelby, Richland, Co., for five years. In 1872 he took the route from Chesterville to Centerburg, Knox Co., for four years. In 1868, he engaged in the same from Mt. Gilead to Frederickstown, which he still continues. He owns twenty acres of well improved land, fourteen of which adjoin the town and the rest very near. They are now pleasantly located in a fine house, built in 1851, at a cost of $1,000, which has since been repaired and is now valued at $1,800. He was elected Sheriff of Morrow Co. in 1854-1856, by the Republicans, getting a large majority. If we mistake not, this county was then Democratic. He has been an auctioneer 42 years, and while sheriff he did all his own auctioneering. In the winter of 1838, he cried 65 sales, and has auctioned fifteen since Oct., 1879. He has always been a temperance man, and asserts that he never treated any one for the sake of a vote. In 1876, he and D. S. Mother (mentioned herein) built a family vault at a cost of $1,000; Mr. Conklin hauled every stone in the same. In an early day he hauled wood for one winter to pay for a stand, chair, and bureau, all of which he has as relies. Mr. and Mrs. Conklin raised one child (Caroline French), who married Dec. 20,1860, D. S. Mother, who was born June 29, 1838, in Chesterville; he commenced working at plastering in 1852; he enlisted in Co. "E," 1216. O. V. I was' first sergeant, served nearly three years; was wounded Sept. 20, 1863, at Chickamauga, Tenn., in the left forehead. He went with Sherman to the sea, lived five days on parched corn. On return engaged with Conklin in the mail route; member of Chester Lodge, No. 238, A. F. & A. M., Mt. Gilead Chapter, Clinton Commandery, No. 5, Mt. Vernon and Knight Templars. He has two children, Jewett A. and William B. Is a Republican.

L. C. CROWL, farmer; P. O. Chesterville; was born Sept. 28, 1843, in -Chesterville, where he remained the most of his boyhood days until 25 years old. His father, Philip, was born in Pennsylvania, and his mother, Harriet Ayres, was born in Vermont; both came to Ohio when young. The father was -an efficient tailor in Chesterville for many years. They had ten children, six of whom are living-George, Ann, Marcella, Lucy, Olive and L. C.; the father died in 1861, the mother is still living. Mr. Crowl enlisted in Co. "C," 96th 0. V. I., in which he remained for three years, when he returned then to the farm in 1865, and worked for Mr. Rowling by the month for two years. He was married in 1867, to Viola, daughter of Freeman and Ann (Lewis) Westbrook; her parents were both from Wales, and came to Ohio in 1840; they had three children, Viola and two infants deceased. Her father was killed, by falling from a balloon at Sparta about 1861 or 1862. Her mother afterwards married Creg Taylor, by whom she has one child - Rosa. Mrs. Crowl was born 1850; Mr. Crowl rented for ten years after marriage; and then in 1878, bought 55 acres where they now reside, which he is improving, making a fine farm, being well watered by living water. They have had three children, Fred P., Anna Z., deceased, Hattie B.; himself and wife are members of the Baptist church, in which they take deep interest.

CHASE COLE, teacher and farmer; P. 0. Chesterville ; is the son of Thomas F. and Charity (Phillips) Cole; his father was born in Pennsylvania and his mother in Knox Co.; they are both living in Knox Co., and six children have blessed their home-M. F., Chase, William, Robert, Mary and Alice. The parents are active Methodists Chase was born Sept. 24, 1857, in Knox Co., and early manifested an interest in the common schools. He attended the National Normal School at Lebanon, Ohio, about three terms, and has engaged in teaching during the winters. He was married July 4, 1879, to Ettie, a daughter of James and Mima (Campbell) Hull; her parents are living in Franklin Township. Mrs. Cole is a member of the Methodist Church at Pulaskiville, this county. They have one child-Thomas F. They are farming on Mr. Mettler's farm, and having good success. Mr. Cole is a good teacher.

MRS. SARAH DAVIS, widow; P. O. Chesterville; is the daughter of David James; born in Pembrookshire, South Wales, and

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Elizabeth (Breeze) James, born in 1791 in the same country. They were married in Pennsylvania, and soon after came to the Welch Hills, Licking Co., this State, and in 1816 settled where Mrs. Davis now resides, and here endured the trials of going to mill on horseback, attending church barefooted, etc. The father began preaching in the Baptist Church, and continued for fifty years. They had ten children; Elizabeth and Sarah are the only survivors, and live together. The father died in 1862, and the mother in 1855; she was a church member since she was 16 years old; Sarah was born May 5, 1817, and in her girlhood days attended school in the log cabin; she was married in 1839 to David P. Davis, a son of David and Margaret (Pugh) Davis. He was born May 2,1816, in Wales, and came to Ohio when a boy, and learned carpentering and cabinet making; after marriage he farmed, and died in 1845. They had two children - Lafayette enlisted in Co. F, 136th 0. N. G., and died in the service. Luther enlisted in Co. E, 121st O. V. I., in which he also died. She owns eighty-five acres of well-improved land, the greater part of which she has obtained since her husband's death by her own careful management; she manages the same by hiring the work done, and makes a good profit; she and her husband united with the Baptist Church at an early day, in which she takes deep interest. Her sister Elizabeth, who lives with her, is also a member of the same church; they can both remember going to church barefooted, as a case of necessity, and also riding to mill on a packsaddle.

W. H. DALRYMPLE, farmer; P. O. Chesterville ; was born June 17, 1834, in what is now Morrow Co. He attended school in his youth, and worked for his father, who kept hotel for many years where they now live; was married in Dec., 1871, to Mary Busoul. Her father, Edmond, was born in Pennsylvania, and her mother in New Jersey, and were married in Finley, Ohio; they are both living in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. They had the following children- John J., Phoebe A., Mary, born April 24,1844; Edward and Abbie. Her father is publisher of the Wisconsin Farmer, and went to Italy in 1877, in company with his daughter Abbie, for the purpose of educating her in vocal music. She now ranks among the noted singers of this country. Mr. Dalrymple has one child by his marriage-Edward. He has held some township offices, and owns 136 acres of well improved land, valued at $75-00 per acre, on which he makes a specialty of fine sheep; is a member of Chester Lodge, No. 238, A. F. and A. M.; he votes the Republican ticket, and was one of the first two Republican supporters of the Republican paper of this Township. His father, Charles, was born in June, 1795. in New Jersey, and married Feb. 1, 1821, to Nancy Hance, born July 10, 1800. The parents settled on 116 acres, where the subject now lives and cleared the same; was justice of the peace eighteen years; tax collector for many terms. They had the following children: Mary, Thomas, H. A. Me, Martha, Hannah, W. H., C. H., J. W. The father was an Old School Baptist, and the mother a Quaker. The father was a soldier of 1812, and died Feb. 22, 1875.

JOHN V. DEWITT, farmer; P. O. Chesterville ; was born January 23, 1810, in Sussex Co., New Jersey, and came to Ohio with his father, John, in 1818, settling first in Knox Co., and there bought 100 acres. In one year the family came to Chester Tp., where the father built a mill and continued the business for many years. His father died March 15, 1805; his mother's maiden name was Mary Washer. John C. was one of thirteen children: Price, Isaac, Peter, Henry, John V., Richard, Joseph, Lewis, William, Levi, Phoebe, Elizabeth, and Mary. His mother died August 19, 1864. Mr. DeWitt spent his younger days on a farm and in the mill; he was married in 1835 to Jane, daughter of John and Jerusha (Sylvester) Dalrymple, by whom he has had seven children, five of -whom died in infancy; Milton and Aaron; the former was born April 22 1844, enlisted in Company F, 136th 0. N. G. was married June 12, 1876 to Nettie, daughter of David B. and Eliza Phillips; her father was born in New Jersey in 1812; mother also was born in the same state. They had eight children: Nettie, Margery, Hugh, Nelson Hattie C., and Daniel-graduated at the Michigan Pharmacy at Ann Arbor-Franklin and !Gn, the latter graduated at the State Normal School, Trenton, New Jersey; is now teaching in the high school at Branchville, same state. Our subject settled on the pres

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ent farm of 140 acres in 1835. The greater part of this has been attained entirely by their own labors. Himself and wife are members of the Methodist church, and Milton's wife of the Presbyterian. He is a Republican.

WILLIAM DENMAN, farmer; P. O. Chesterville; was born July 7, 1812, in New Jersey; his father, Jonathan, was also born in Morris Co., New Jersey. His mother, Elizabeth Butler, was born in the state of New York. They were married in Sussex Co., New Jersey, and there settled on 500 acres, which the father owned. They came to Ohio about 1837 or 1838. Their children were: Caroline, William, Electa, James B., Jonathan, John and Martha. The father joined the church when twelve years old, and the mother when twenty-seven. William remained with his parents until married, and endured the labors that fell to the lot of the pioneer; he has missed but three harvests since he was sixteen years old, and made a full hand from that time. He was married Feb. 18, 1841, to Sarah, daughter of William E. and Mary Larison Davison. She was born June 7, 1822, and is the mother of thirteen children: Mary, Martha, Jonathan B., enlisted in Co. F. 136th O. N. G.; William, Sylvester, Clarissa L., Samantha, Cyntha, Electa C., Phoebe, Joel B., Sarah and Ida M. In 1850, Mr. Denman bought severity-five acres, a portion of his present farm of 240 of finely improved land, obtained entirely by his own labors. He had but $30 when he married, but by careful management he has accumulated a nice little fortune, and is classed among the well-todo farmers of this township. He makes a specialty of fine sheep. He and his wife are members of the Baptist church at Chesterville; he has held the office of assessor for four years in Knox Co.; he cast his first vote for the Democratic party up to the time of the Douglas campaign, and since that time has been an active Republican.

J. L. DENMAN, farmer; P. O. Chesterville. The subject of this sketch descended from a long line of distinguished ancestors, all tillers of the soil. He was born January 17, 1815, in what is now Morrow Co., and is the son of Joseph and Mary (Trowbridge) Denman. His father was born June 23, 1776, and his mother on July 18, 1782, both in Sussex Co., New Jersey. They were married Oct. 11, 1800, and moved to Pennsylvania, and there farmed six years; and then in 1806 they came by team to the lonely wilderness of Morrow Co., and entered a farm of Government land, the deed to which was signed by President Thomas Jefferson. Here this old pioneer couple enjoyed the society of the Indians, who would bring animals, skins filled with honey and cranberries, to trade them for meal and salt. Of course they started life in an old cabin, and their first dishes were chipped from a log of wood. The father served as a justice of the peace for sometime. He would work on the farm during the day, and at night cooper and watch the Indians. Several little reminiscences are mentioned, among which we relate the one in which he was awoke by the dog, and took his gun and determined to investigate the trouble, and in one moment would have killed a neighbor, who happened to cough, and who was coming over on some business. As they will be mentioned prominently in the township's history, I will omit the rest here. They had eleven children-Elizabeth, born - Aug. 26, 1802, died 1810; Sallie, July 10, 1804; Phoebe, March, 1806; William, Sept. 18, 1808; Lavina, March 19, 1811; Daniel, Feb. 6, 1813; Joseph L.; Juliana, April 30, 1817; Polly, Sept. 2, 1819; Minerva, Oct. 15, 1821; Marilia, Feb. 27, 1826. When the father of Mr. Denman came through Mt. Vernon in 1806, he was offered twelve lots on what is now Main street, for a pony he had, but far west he was going. Our subject attended school in the old log school houses, and worked on his father's farm in his younger days. He was married in 1837, to Anna, daughter of Simon and Susannah (Abbott) Wright. Her father was raised in Vermont, and her mother in Connecticut. They came to Licking Co., Ohio, in 1816, and there died, leaving ten children. One died while young. Seth, born Jan. 22. 1792; Hiram, July 25, 1802-both of whom were in the war of 1812 with their father, who was Major; Sallie, July 5, 1805; Wait, July 20, 1807; Robert P., Aug. 26, 1809; Polly, Apr. 5. 1813; Martha, May 3, 1815; James N., Feb. 20,1818; Anna, March 11, 1821. Her parents were Presbyterians. Mr. and Mrs. Denman settled on the present farm of 200 acres, obtained by buying out the

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heirs of his father. It is one of the finest farms in the county, being well watered and finely adapted to stock-raising, to which he pays the most of his attention-having now a fine lot of Spanish merino sheep and Abdallah horses, and fine cattle and hogs. They have had six children-Susannah, (now Mrs. S. J. Trusdell); Joseph,' Livonia, deceased 1871; William, deceased 1854; Davis M. and Daniel T. Mr. Denman has served his share of township offices. He and wife are exemplary members of the Old School Baptist Church, to which his parents belonged.

JOHN W. EVANS, farmer; P. O. Chesterville ; among the enterprising farmers is this gentleman ; his father, John, was born in Wales, in 1795, also his mother, Mary Jones ; the time of her birth was in 1805 ; they were married in 1840, and came soon after to Harmony Tp. ; the father there died in 1845, through injuries received from a tree, Which fell upon him; he was the father of four children-John W. Mary E., Ann V. and Thomas. John's mother is still living with him. Mr. Evans was born August 3, 1811, in Chester Township, and attended school some-commencing in a log cabin ; at the age of 21, he began for himself by working on the farm and teaching school in the winter time, at which he was employed four terms, at $18 to $30 ; he was married February 28, 1868, to Viola, daughter of Alexander and Catharine Marsh. She was born in 1845. They settled after marriage on the farm they now possess, which he bought in 1864, of William Lloyd; it is finely improved, and is the fruit of hard labor. His union gave him six children Stella P., Alexander, Mary C., Ida M., John L., Alfred E. He was township assessor three terms, elected by both parties ; a member of the Patrons of Husbandry; he is a member of the Baptist church, in which he is one of the auditing committee ; he is an active member of the Democratic party, and is an upright and intelligent man.

JOHN J. EVANS, farmer; P. O. Chesterville. This old pioneer was born June 11, 1807. in Pa.; his father, Edward, was born in Montgromeryshire South Wales, and his mother in Carmarthenshire, same country. Each emigrated to Pa. when single; however, Edmond was married to Mary Jenkins and buried her and one child in the ocean while on the way ; his other two children, Edward and Ann, landed safely with their father. He was married in Chamberstown, Pa., to Sarah James John J. was the Only child of this union. The family came to Welch Hills, Licking Co., in 1808, and remained but a short time, and then moved to Radnor Tp., Delaware Co., and in 1812, they came to Chester Tp., and settled in a log cabin, on the farm. The father died in 1816 or 1817, and the mother died December 12, 1824. John being quite young when his father died, he was compelled to endure hard labor while young. He had but little advantage of obtaining an education. He was married in 1828, to Isabel, daughter of David and Mary A. (Johnston) Miller ; she is a sister of Elizabeth McCracken, whose sketch appears elsewhere. She was born March 20, 1790. She and Mr. Evans settled on the farm left him by his mother, and remained there until 1875, when he sold the same to James Lewis, and bought ten acres where he now lives. His wife died June 22,1865. He was again married Sept. 19, 1865, to Mary E., daughter of James and Philanda Peren Miller, born March 22, 1843. Her people are of French descent ; her father was a twin, and was nursed by George Washington. The Millers once kept hotel at Alexandria, Va., in the same building where Col. Ellsworth was shot. Mr. Evans has had no children. He was elected Captain of the militia ; he joined the Baptist church, at Chesterville, in 1865 ; he voted first for Andrew Jackson, 1828, and has voted the ticket ever since. The sister of Mrs. Evans lives with them, and was married to George H. Scott, and has one child-E. E. She and husband are members of the Baptist Church

W. A. FISH, farmer; P. O. Chesterville; was born June 4, 1836, in Congress Tp.; his father, Henry, was born March 6, 1801, and his mother, Mary A. Fish, was born Nov., 13, 1816, both in Virginia. They came. to Ohio about 1830, and sett ed in Congress Tp.; they there raised nine children, and never paid out ten cents for doctor bills. Mr. Fish attended school in a log school-house; but the greater part of his life was spent working on the farm; he learned the blacksmith's trade in Galion, with Samuel Dunnis; he got hurt while shoeing a horse, after which he quit the business. He was married in

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1860, to Rachel, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Williams) Karr her parents were from Pennsylvania, and came to Ohio at an early day; they had ten children. Mr. Fish settled, after marriage, near Williamsport; subsequently he transferred to the employ of J. J. Cover & Co., of Johnsville; he followed teaming for twelve years; he then, in the spring of 1879, went to Chesterville. They had six children; three died when young; those living are Henry M., born Aug. 7, 1862, Isa B., born Feb. 28, 1866, Mattie F., June 11, 1876. He is a member of Chester Tp. Lodge No. 201, I. O. O. F., in which he has held all offices; he is now N. G. He and his wife are members of the Baptist Church. He votes the Democratic ticket.

WILLIAM GREEN, farmer; P. O. Chesterville ; was born August 20, 1824, in Washington Co., Pa. ; his father, Isaac, was born November 20, 1793, in New Jersey, and afterward moved to Washington Co., Pa. ; he was married in 1822 to Letice Miller. They moved to Ohio in 1829, and settled where they now live, and made their home by the side of an old log until they could erect a log cabin, which was afterward used for a school house. Isaac was a potter while in Pennsylvania, and in this county served as assessor and trustee ; both of these old pioneers are living, and have had nine children -William, Joseph M., David, Caroline, John, Elizabeth, Sarah, Mary and Isaac. Sarah and David were Presbyterian missionaries to China for 10 years. The old couple now have a pleasant home. William attended school in a log meeting house, and participated in the duties of the farm life with his father ; he was married January 22, 1849, to Anna, daughter of Fleming and Sarah J. (Barney) Higbie ; her parents were born in the State of New York, and came to Zanesville, afterward to Mt. Vernon, and to what is now Morrow Co., in 1843, or 1844 ;.the father died in 1855, and the mother in 1871 ; they had the following children that grew up -Mary, Keziah, John L., Calvin, Ann, Elizabeth, Haverland. Mrs. Green was born in 1826 ; they began housekeeping with her parents for a short time, and then came to the present farm of 75 acres of well improved land ; his father owns 125 acres of fine land adjoining, which the subject farms to some extent ; he was trustee for eight years, and county infirmary director for seven years ; he is a member of Chester Lodge No. 238, F. and A. M., in which he has held offices, as well as being an active member; he and his wife are members of the Presbyterian Church, at Chesterville ; their union gave them three children-Mary E., married Walker Lanning; Adaline, deceased, David L.

DAVID GRIFFITH, farmer; P. O. Chesterville, is one of the industrious farmers of Morrow Co. Born July 7, 1818, in Wales. His father Thomas, and mother Mary, were born in Cardiganshire, South Wales, came to Welch Hills, Licking Co., about 1822, and remained there fourteen years, and then came to Harmony Tp., where the mother died in 1850, and the father in 1862. They had five children - Catharine, Edward, David, Thomas, John, deceased in the 3d O. V. C. David attended school some, and worked at home until 21 years old, when he began learning the carpen. ters' trade with a man by the name of Belt, of Granville, with whom he continued three years, and then worked on his own responsibility for some time, and then moved to the present farm of fifty acres, and farmed in connection with his carpentering; the latter he quit in 1870. He was married in 1843 to Ann, daughter of Edmond and Esther James; by her he had six children-Albert, clerk in Boston, Mass.; Gilman, farmer in Kansas; Marcus, switch engineer in Moberly, Mo.; Alice, married Marion Williams, in Iowa; Roy and Della. He has been justice of the peace six years, trustee four years, school director for many years; he is a member of the Patrons of Husbandry, and once of a temperance lodge. He and his wife are members of the Baptist Church, in which he has held office. He enlisted in Co. A., 20th O.V. I., and served his country faithfully for nine months; he was in the siege of Vicksburg and some other battles. He votes the Republican ticket, and is an active member of the party, as well as an upright man.

FREDERICK GABERS, carriage-maker; Chesterville ; was born in 1822, in Hiddengen, Germany. He is -the son of Frederick, born also in Germany; his mother died when our subject was three years old. He attended school from the age of 6 to 13; he then sought the employment of his father,

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that of working on the farm and carpentering; the latter he devoted his entire attention to at the age of 16, which he continued until 1844, when he sought the American shores; landing at Baltimore, and subsequently coming to Mt. Liberty, Knox Co., Ohio, and then worked in a wagon shop for one winter. In the spring of 1846, he transferred his services to Mt. Vernon, same county, and there was in the employ of Win. Sanderson, carriage maker, and continued with him one year, and then worked at the same business for Leverage, in the same town. In 1849 he came to Chesterville, and worked one year at his trade for Stephen Trusdel; he then bought his employer out and continued the business there until 1876, when he bought his present shop, a splendid two-story brick, 50x20 feet, where he now continues the business of making and trimming carriages and buggies, together with wagons and repairs. He entered a matrimonial alliance in 1851, with Maria C., a daughter of Adam and Susan Shaffer. She was born in Pennsylvania, and emigrated to Ohio, with her parents, at an early day. Her younger days were joyfully spent with them in Knox Co., where the parents spent the remainder of their lives and had twelve children. Mr. Gabers was blessed with one child which died unnamed. She had given herself to the duties of the Presbyterian church, in which faith she died, leaving the. record of a faithful member. He also belongs to the same denomination, and has been elder in the same. He has always been a temperance man, and has never used tobacco in any way. When he came to Ohio he had $20.00 in gold. He now possesses a good business, of which we have spoken, and also owns 28 1/2 acres of well improved land, adjoining the village of Chesterville. His early work in Ohio was by the piece, which was $5.00 per set of buggy wheels. He would begin work at four in the morning and work late at night, and would construct two sets per week. Mr. Gabers does not confine himself to any political party, but votes for the best man.

JOSEPH GUNSAULUS, Attorney at Law and Notary Public; Chesterville; was born on his father's farm, in Cayuga Co., New York, April 29,1825. When he was about 13 years old they moved to this State and settled in Chester Tp.., about three-fourths of a mile northwest of Chesterville, Knox, now Morrow Co., coming by wagons. The land was but partially improved, and they occupied a log cabin for a time. When 18 he began to learn the carpenter's trade, which he followed for eight years, and during this time he read law at home and attended school during the winters. He next began a general trading and speculating business, dealing in stock, real estate, etc., and a considerable legal business before the justice. In the fall of 1861 he was elected on the Republican ticket as Representative from Morrow Co., in the Legislature, taking his seat in January, 1862, and during the same winter was admitted to the bar. He represented the county for four years, spending his vacations in forwarding military matters. While in Columbus he served on the Military Committee, also as Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Corporations. Returning from Columbus in 1865, he came to Chesterville, and has since been engaged in the practice of law and looking after his farming interests. He has been Mayor of Chesterville, in all, about twenty years; was one of its incorporators, and has always been a member of its Council; has also been President of its School Board for many years. In the fall of 1854 he was married to Miss Mary J. Holley, who was born in Pennsylvania. They have two children: Frank W. and Lillian C. The former is now Rev. F. W. Gunsaulus, of Columbus. Mr. Gunsaulus' parents were Joseph and Nancy (Dempsey) Gunsaulus, of New York, who came to this part of the country in the fall of 1837, and followed farming. The former died in 1848, and the latter in, 1876. They had nine children, five of whom are now living: William, Joseph, Calvin, George W. and Lodema Crane, now living in New York. They are all married and have families.

J. A. GOBLE, merchant; Chesterville; is engaged in the mercantile business in Chesterville; is a representative of the thrift and enterprise of that village. He springs from a family of early settlers, and was born Aug. 8 , 1837. He commands the esteem and admiration of his fellow associates and others that are brought in contact with him. His father and mother, Ebenezer and Ann& (Lindley) Goble, came to Ohio about the year 1833. They were the parents of four-children:

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Josephus and an infant, deceased, Sarah E. and J. A. The family passed through those experiences incident to life in a new country, and were solid and influential in the community of which they were members.

MRS. HANNAH P. HOWARD, widow; Chesterville; was born July 23, 1:829, in this county; her father, Moses Powell, was born in Wales Sept. 25,1794, and came to America in 1801; he settled in Licking Co. in 1824, and came to Morrow Co. and settled on the farm now owned by John Bowen, where he remained until his wife died, which was in 1853; her name was Sarah Jones. They had six children: Infant, deceased; Benjamin J., Hannah P., Elizabeth, Thomas W., John J. Her father again married, the bride being Elizabeth (Hughes) Pittford; he died at the Welch Hills, Licking Co., Sept. 3, 1866; was justice of the peace sixteen years; clerk of the church forty years; he taught school for many years.. Mrs. Howard taught school for three terms at $1.00 to $1.25 per week; she was married in 1849 to B. W. Evans. They had the following children: M. E., born May 13, 1851, died March 1, 1853; Moses P., Feb. 1, 1853, died Dec. 18, 1879; Sarah E., July 3, 1855; Maria J., Oct. 21, 1861; William L., Nov. 28, 1860, died Oct. 27, 1861; Elizabeth K., Sept. 12, 1862. Her husband died 1864; he enlisted in Co. F, 136th O. N. G., in which service his death occurred. She was again married in April, 1867, to William Howard, by whom she had George A., born Feb. 7, 1869, and John M., in March, 1871. Mr. Howard died Oct. 31, 1878; he was an active Baptist. She has 125 acres of well improved land, which is finely adapted to stock-raising, being watered by living streams fed from springs. She has been a member of the church since she was eleven years old. On her farm is one of the largest grape vines in the State; it is 60 feet long and 3 feet 7 inches in diameter.

HENRY HOWARD, farmer; P. O. Sparta ; is a son of Joseph ; born in Pennsylvania; came to Ohio at an early day; his mother, Mary Bowers, died in 1857, having blessed her husband with 16 children, 11 of whom were raised - Martha, James, Elias, Susan, Jessie, Jerrie, Joseph, John, Henry, William and Calvin. Henry was born August 20, 1818, and was married June 10, 1841, to Ann, daughter of John D. and Lena (Davis) Thomas ; she is a sister of Mrs. Jane Meredith, whose sketch appears elsewhere ; her birth occurred in 1819 ; she and her husband settled at marriage on the farm now owned by J. C. Sweatland, and endured the hardships of the pioneers; in 1849 they bought the present farm of 50 acres, then mostly in the green woods ; it is now one of the finest improved farms in the country. They have five children-Louisa, married Thomas Rundall, now in Kansas. Lena, teacher, now in her 31st term. John M., married June 30, 1875, to Sadie, a daughter of Rev. B. J. Powell; she is proficient in music, and teaches she took instruction six years in Granville. Libbie married Ansel Main, of Delaware Co.; Ella, John M. had two children. Lena B. and Harry B., who died May 11, 1879. The family are members of the Baptist Church, in which they have taken a deep interest. Louisa and Libbie have also taught school with excellent success, as have the others. Henry is breeding fine Abdallah horses ; he has one of the finest horses in the county.

BENJAMIN HOWARD, farmer; P. O., Chesterville; was born Oct. 25, 1837, on the farm where he now lives; his father, Jesse, was born in Virginia, and his mother, Mary (Burnes) Howard, in Pennsylvania. They were married in Knox Co. The father came to Mt. Vernon when 6 years old, and farmed and taught school, walking two miles every morning and evening; his parents finally settled on the farm now owned by Benjamin, buying at first 100 acres, afterward 87 acres; the latter was sold to Casp. Sweatland, but the notes for which were willed to him by Mr. Howard's father, Sweatland having married a daughter. They had five children, but two living, Benjamin (subject), Emily, the wife of Sweatland. The father died in 1839. The mother is still living on the farm. Father was once Tp. Trustee, and he and his wife were Baptists. Benjamin married Lydia J., a daughter of James and Sarah (Cook) Tims. Their marriage occurred Oct. 28, 1858; her parents were born in New Jersey, the father in 1803, and mother in 1801, 'and came to Ohio in 1839; they settled in Bloomfield Tp. They had ten children, Phoebe, George, Sat ford, Rubina, Jonathan, Watson, Lydia J.,

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Alexander, Josiah and Melinda. Mrs. Howard was born Sept. 17, 1837, in New Jersey. They had four children-Luther B., Clarence, Jesse B., and Essie E. Mr. Howard has been managing the present farm of 100 acres, for twenty - eight years. At the death of his mother it becomes his. He has also bought 100 acres. He has held some township offices, as school director, and clerk of the same board. They are members of the Baptist church, in which he is now deacon, and has served as treasurer of the S. S.; he buys and sells stock. He tells a small reminiscence which should have space here, as it is connected especially with the early settlement here of the father and grandfather. They started on a trip to a distant mill, which would occupy about two day's travel to reach it. They had an acquaintance living midway, whose house they intended to reach in time for a night of refreshing sleep, but ere they reached the chosen spot the night was far spent, and not wishing to disturb their friend, who had long ago retired they repaired to the milk-house and made a supper of cold corn cake and milk, which they declare was the finest supper of their lives. The grandfather brought a blind nag to this country from Virginia, which got loose a few days after arriving and returned to its home in Virginia alone.

THOMAS HUGGINS, farmer; P.O. Chesterville; is a well-to-do farmer, and is the son of John and Rebecca (Packer) Huggins. His father was born in Ireland, and came to Washington Co., Pa., when 21 years old; he there married and farmed, and worked at other labor in Columbia City; he came by team, in the spring of 1834, to Guernsey Co. They had three children-Julian, married Asa Booher; she is deceased; Thomas and Edward, dead. Mr. Huggins was married in that county to Nancy J., daughter of James and Eleanor (Gaston) Moore; her parents were natives of Washington Co., Pa., and early emigrated to Ohio; she was one of nine children James, John, Aaron, Thomas, Alexander, Lyle, Levina, Nancy J. and Elizabeth. In the spring of 1845, Mr. Huggins came to Morrow his parents being old, came with him, and made his house their home until death. He bought a portion of land, and sold the same in 1863 to James M. Rood and brother, and bought 200 acres, the present farm, of William Boner; it is now well improved, and his whole possession, 212 acres; 100 acres of the said amount was once sold for a horse, saddle and bridle. "This marriage has blessed him with these children-John, deceased, Mary A., Rebecca E., William, deceased when 17, James, Thomas A. and Edward C. Thomas A. taught school and read medicine some with Dr. Williams, at Chesterville. Mr. Huggins has been school director and supervisor, and township trustee and justice of the peace. He cast his first vote for W. H. Harrison, and has always been an active element in the Republican party. Himself and all the family belong to the Presbyterian church, in which he has been Elder.

DAVIS E. JAMES, farmer; P. O. Chesterville; was born in 1837, and is the son of Edmond and Esther (Griffith) James, while young he attended school, and performed his duties on the farm. In 1861, he enlisted in Co. 46 "G," 85th 0. V. I., and in a few days received an appointment in the quartermaster's department as commissary sergeant; he was discharged in Nov. 1864; he then engaged to the Wilson Sewing Machine Co. for some time, also in selling a history of the Civil Rebellion, in both of which avocations he was successful. He entered into a matrimonial alliance Nov. 1, 1866, with Gem, daughter of Emness and Elizabeth (Evans) Salisbury; she was one of eight children, and was born in 1846; they settled, after marriage, on the present farm of 114 acres, purchased from the Emness Salisbury heirs; he is a member of Chester Lodge, No. 204, I. O. O. F., in which he has held all offices; for two years he was representative of the Grand Lodge, and was once a member of the Encampment at Cardington. He and his wife are members of Chester Baptist church, in which he has held office of clerk, and been superintendent of the Sabbath School. He is an active Republican.

DAVID JENKINS, farmer; P. O. Sparta; was born March 7, 1824; his parents, Thomas and Ann (Davis) Jenkins , were born in Wales, and emigrated to Welch Hills, Licking Co., very early, and from there to Delaware Co., thence to Morrow Co., where the father died, about 1873. They had the following children: Thomas D., born Feb. 26, 1822; David John, Aug. 16, 1826; Mary A., April 24, 1829; William, Dec. 28, 1831; Margaret, Feb. 16,

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1835; Silvester, Aug. 20, 1846. Mr. Jenkins remained at home with his father, working on the farm, splitting rails, grubbing, etc. He was married Oct. 13,1845 to Tryphena, sister of J. Y. Beers; she was born Oct. 30, 1823. They farmed on his father's farm for sometime after marriage, buying soon after, forty acres of from him; he also bought forty acres of his brother, T. D.; he cleared about forty of the same, and then sold to Shamling and Bowers; he then bought eighty acres of Jacob Waltermire, and sold the same in four years for $2,600; he then bought 160 acres, which is a part of the present farm of 230 acres, a portion of which belongs to his son William, obtained mostly by his own industry. By his first wife, they have the following family: Mary E., Zelphia, Branson; B. T. attending Otterbein University, Westerville, Ohio; William and Maria E. His wife died June 14,1869; his second marriage was to Lovina, daughter of John Shaw, of Pennsylvania; she was born Oct. 22, 1839. Mr. Jenkins joined the church when 16 years old; he began in the ministry in 1862, was ordained in 1863, and continued in the ministry since, and has two regular appointments; he was very earnest in the Sunday school cause in early days, and would walk four miles to attend; he never had a pair of Sunday shoes until 16 years old; he has preached at more than 200 funerals, and never refuses a call on account of poverty or denomination; he has married more than eighty couples. He and his brother T. D., made the first wagon that was used on their father's farm, by making the wheels out of logs; in this they went. to mill, drawn by an ox team. He has cleaned wheat with a sheet and made use of all other pioneer methods for performing these duties.

E. R. JAMES, farmer; P. O. Chesterville; was born Nov. 10, 1814, in Licking Co., this State; his parents, Edmond and Esther (Griffith) James, were natives of Wales, and emigrated to Licking Co. when young. The father was one of five children-Edmond, Thomas, James, Joseph and Eliza. The mother one of seven children-Mary, Ann, William, Hannah, John and Catharine. This parental union was celebrated Jan. 28, 1814, by 'Squire John Philips. They remained in Licking Co. about one year, and then settled in Chester Tp., in a log cabin 18x18 feet; here they toiled to prepare homes for those of the world's riper years to enjoy. January 2, 1850, the father was stricken from life's roll on earth, and gathered into life eternal, leaving behind the companion of his joys and sorrows, with whom he had shared for over thirty six years. He was the father of eleven children infant dead, E. R., William, Mary, Ann, Thomas, David, Joseph, Davis E., John H. and Benjamin. The mother is still living, and bids fair for many more years of illness. E. R. attended school but little, but during his younger days he took advantage of every opportunity, and became, in due time, an efficient school-master. On April 27, 1837, he chose a companion in the person of Phoebe, a daughter of Joel and Mary (Potts) Bockover; her parents emigrated to Ohio in 1831, and had two daughters-Phoebe and Susan. Her father was married prior, to a Miss Kymer, by whom he had-George, John, Esther, Mary, Peter, Henry, Elizabeth and Jonathan. Both of her parents were active members of the Baptist church. The wife of our subject was born Aug. 11, 18191 she settled with her husband, subsequently, on the present farm, they buying at the time fifty acres of John Booher, which was entered by Ayers. They have, by industry and frugality added; and the family now possess 140 acres of well improved land. E. R. James hauled wheat from this farm to Cleveland to secure the means to liquidate his indebtedness for his first forty acres of this farm, His children are Flora A., graduated at Granville, O., College, in 1862, and has taught seven terms of school; Wesley K., cattle dealer, now of Kansas; infant, deceased; Lewis J., graduated at the O. W. U., at Delaware, 0., in 1868, and has taught school at Chesterville, Sparta, Waterford, Cardington, Iberia, and enlisted in Company F., 136th 0. N. G. His brother Wesley enlisted in Company G., 85th O. V. I., and served in the battles of Corinth and Sherman's raids. Mr. James served a full share of those small offices where it is all labor and really no pay-such as trustee, clerk, and was once elected justice of the peace, but he did not take up his commission.. His early political career was with the free soilers, but as" time rolled on," they began to develop, and at the beginning of the war he joined the Republican party, in which he takes a very

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active interest, having represented the. township many times as a delegate. He and his son, Lewis J., are members of Chester Lodge No. 238, F. and A. M. He was secretary of the old Washingtonian temperance movement for eight years. He is one of the three voters in his minor district, whose endorsements were for the R. R. in this part of the county. Himself and family are members of the Baptist church, at Chesterville.

B. F. JACKSON, M. D.; physician and surgeon; Chesterville; one of the leading physicians of the county; born May 27, 1843, in Canada. Is the son of Thomas, born in Scotland and came to Canada in 1817. Served in a rebellion between Canada and the United States. His mother, Elizabeth Craft, was born in Nova Scotia, and married in Canada. They had the following children: Thomas, John C., Jonas B., Moses, George A., Elizabeth, (deceased); Mary deceased, after marrying John . Webster, Methodist minister; M garet, Jennie, Rachel V. The father was a Presbyterian and the mother a Methodist. Mr. Jackson read medicine at Chatham, Canada, with Dr. O. Springer for four years after having graduated at the high school at same place, graduated at the Cleveland Medical College in the spring of 1865, and practiced two years at Marietta, and Sept. 3, 1869, came to Chesterville, where he is having a lucrative practice in Homoeopathic treatments; was married in 1872 to Kate, daughter of Christopher and Marilla (Denman) Lindsay; she was born Feb. 22, 1850. They have two children: Frank, born Dec. 15, 1873; Linsday A., Sept. 3,1875. Member of Lodge No. 204, I. O. O. F., in which he has held all offices. Been a member of the school board since 1876; votes Republican ticket; breeding fine imported Clydesdale horses; has one of the finest horses in the state; imported by John Reber.

T. C. LORD, insurance; P. O. Chesterville; is a native of Chesterville, where he was born Sept. 16, 1840; he received a good education, and taught school for four terms; in 1864 he entered the army as a member of Co. F, 136th Regt., 0. N. G.; after this service he entered a drug store at McGregor, Iowa, as prescription clerk, being well qualified, having read medicine for one year; in about two years he returned, soon after buying a drugstore at West Jefferson, Madison Co.; this he sold in about four months, and then engaged in the insurance business in Chesterville; a portion of his time, since entering upon this business, has been devoted to reading law with Joseph Gunsaulus. Mr. Lord was married July 7, 1870, to Ellen L,, a daughter of William J. and Margaret (Case) Struble. She was born Sept. 20,1846. One child, William R., was born to them Aug. 28,1874, and died Sept 21, 1875. Mrs. Lord died May 15, 1875. Mr. Lord is a member of Chester Lodge No. 204, I. O. O. F. His father, Richard E. Lord, was born May 2, 1803, at Marietta, Ohio; he engaged in school teaching when a young man; and came to Mt. Vernon at an early time, where he built a school house at his own expense, and taught a select school; he studied medicine with G. B. Maxfield, and graduated at Cincinnati Jan. 29, 1833, and practiced in Chesterville until quite advanced in years. He was married May 3, 1830, to Caroline L. Maxfield, by the Rev. W. B. Burgess. She was born in Vermont, Oct. 22, 1811. There were seven children in the family - James M., who was born Jan. 23, 1822; Amelia, Oct. 28, 1833; Gilbert M., Oct. 22, 1835; Clarinda, June 5, 1838; Thos. C. as before given; Mary E., Oct. 21, 1842, and William 0. July 14, 1847, Thomas C. being the only survivor. James M. was a medical graduate and died Aug 13,1869; Mary E. was a teacher, and died June 27, 1865; the others died in early life. The Hon. Thomas Lord, paternal grandfather of these children, was a graduate of Yale College, and married a daughter of Gen. Robert Oliver. The maternal grandfather, G. B. Maxfield, was born July 12, 1785, in Vermont. He was a physician, and married Amelia Graves, May 17, 1810, and came to Fredericktown, this State, in 1813. In 1818 he moved to Mt. Vernon, where he practiced until his death, by cholera, Oct. 8, 1822. The children in this family were Caroline L., Emeline, Mary E., Abigail, and William E.

ALPHEUS LAYCOX, farmer; P. O. Chesterville ; is a son of Henry and Catharine Struble Laycox ; his father was born in Sussex Co., New Jersey, and came to Ohio in 1819, settling on the place now owned by Irab Struble. His mother was also born in New Jersey, and came with her husband to

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Ohio by team ; the father died in 1865 ; the mother in 1845. They had ten children: Amanda; Caroline married Squire Ogden ; Luc Catharine, Juliet, Henry, Sarah A., Alpheus, Richard and Harrison. His mother belonged to the Old School Baptists; the father was once constable, and also a Democrat, and was born Feb. 1, 1829, in Chester Tp.; he lived with his parents and engaged in farming and threshing wheat until 24 years old; he was married, in. 1853, to Nancy, a daughter of John and Mary Stilley, who are prominently mentioned in the Tp. history. She was born in 1828, in this county, on the farm where she now resides. They have seventy-nine acres, finely improved and well watered by springs. This property was obtained by buying out the heirs of her father. They have had two children-Emma, at home ; John S., deceased in 1865. They are active members of the M. E. Church ; he has been trustee and class-leader in the same. He votes the Republican ticket, having always been an active member of that party. Mr. Laycox is one of our best substantial farmers, upright and honest.

DANIEL S. LEONARD, farmer, P. O. Chesterville. He was born in Seneca Co., N. Y., July 15, 1811; his father, John, was born May 14, 1764, and mother, Mary (Pitny) Leonard, was born Sept. 5, 1768, both in New Jersey. The names of their children were : Josephus, born March 7, 1789; Susan, Dec. 23, 1790; Benjamin, Sept. 7, 1793; John, Dec. 1, 1795; Byram Apr. 12, 1798; Mary, April 28, 1800; Martha, Dec. 30,1802; Eliza, March 10, 1806; Darwin, Sept. 15, 1808, and Daniel, as above stated. His parents were active Presbyterians; the father's boyhood days were remarkably interesting, though unpleasant in some respects; he would go to school barefooted, and carry -a heated board under his arm with which to warm his feet on the way to and from the old log cabin of "knowledge." Mr. Leonard remained with his parents until 21 years old; his younger days were spent in attending school and working on the farm; he celebrated a happy wedding Oct. 8, 1833, with Elizabeth, a daughter of William and Rhoda (Conger) Lewis; her parents were natives of New Jersey, and emigrated to Wayne Tp., Knox Co., in 1809, where they died; Mr. Leonard settled at their marriage on the present farm of 150 acres A pleasant family of eight children have grown up to enliven their home-Darwin, Elizabeth Ann E., Abigail, Wellington, Sarah E., Mary G. and Minerva. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard have been members of the Old School Baptist Church for about forty years. He. has always been identified with the Democratic party; his emigration was made by canal at the age of 22; his brother Byram came here early and served in the war of 1812, and was in the legislature three times, and keeper of the higher penitentiary two years. This old couple are the architects of their own fortune.

SYLVESTER LANNING, farmer; P. O. Chesterville. This enterprising farmer was born Oct. 31, 1844, in Morrow Co., where he has always remained. His father, Richard,. was a native of New Jersey, as was also his, mother, Elizabeth Struble. His parents came to Ohio early, and purchased a portion of land, where Sylvester now resides ; here they, passed away, having blessed the world with four children-Sylvester, Delphina, Mary and Electa. They were both Methodists. Sylvester passed his young days pleasantly on the farm and in the school-room, and on Oct 10, 1875, he married Florence, daughter of Richard and Rachel (Stilley) Laycox, by whom he has two children-Nancy M. and Stephen H. They now own 100 acres of well im proved land, being well watered by springs. Mr. Lanning has been district supervisor, and has belonged to the Order of Good Templars, and once a Patron of Husbandry. He has always voted the Democratic ticket, and takes interest in all county enterprises. His estimable wife belongs to the Methodist Episcopal church.

MRS. AMANDA LEVERING; widow; Chesterville; was born Dec. 18, 1822, in Knox Co.; her father, Jacob Resley, was of French descent, born in Maryland, and her mother, whose maiden name was Ann Faber, was of German descent, and born in Virginia, in which state they were married, and came to Knox Co. at an early day, and finally bought a farm near Cardington, Morrow Co., where the father died in 1863 or 64, and the mother in 1867. They had four children: Samuel W. (deceased), John W. married and is a physician at Legrande, Marshal Co, Iowa; Louisa married Chambers Ash;

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Amanda. Her parents were Presbyterians. Mrs. Levering was married in 1845 to Enoch, a son of Charles and Mary (Blair) Levering. His parents were from Pennsylvania, and settled in Knox Co. at an early day, and had the following children: Columbus, Enoch, Elizabeth, Drusilla, Daniel, Riley, Mary, Nancy, Lucy and Knox. His parents were also Presbyterians, and the father was justice of the peace for years. Mrs. Levering and her husband settled after marriage in Miller Tp., Knox Co., there buying 100 acres of land, which they sold in 1859, then bought 1261 acres of Jacob Struble-where she now lives. They afterward bought thirty - five acres of Anna Struble, adjoining the same. The boys lately bought seventy-six acres of Joel Ball. This 161 acres is attained entirely by their own labors. Her husband is deceased. She has had, and by him, twelve children; seven only survive: Riley married Elizabeth Lewis; Judson married Ella Ball; Charles, Benton, Ella, Maggie and Chambers A. Her husband once belonged to the A. F. and A, M.; he died June 17,1877. The boys are dealing -very extensively in fine sheep and Durham cattle, to which the farm is well adapted, being beautiful, rolling ground and well watered by Owl Creek. The family attend the Presbyterian church.

CHARLES B. LEVERING, farmer; P. O. Chesterville; this well-to-do farmer was born Feb. 26, 1840. His father, Joseph, was born in 1805, in Belmont Co., Pa., and his mother, Elizabeth Blair, was born in the same Co. in 1806. They were married in Frederickstown, Knox Co., the father moving to Waterford in 1813 and the mother to Franklin Tp., now in Morrow Co., in 1811. The former died May 26, 1871, and the latter in August, 1876, the result of their union being seven children: Edmond (deceased), Lurana married E. W. Brown, farmer, Knox Co.; Charlotte (deceased), Charles B., Sherman married Lydia Ogle; Edmond married Satira Lanning; Calvin. The father was elder of the Presbyterian church, to which the mother belonged. Charles B. attended school in an eight-sided school house during his younger days. He was married in 1868 to Mary J., daughter of Joseph and Rachel (Evans) Grove; her father was born in Licking Co., Ohio, and her mother in Virginia; they had: Jacob (deceased), Mary J., Milton, Victorine. Mr. Levering's wife was born in 1845; he settled at marriage on ninety acres in Franklin Tp.; in 1872 he bought the Corwin farm in said township, and in 1878 sold the same to Lydia Wait, and bought the present farm of T. C. Lord; he has in all 155 acres of well improved land; the home place is finely watered by spring; he makes a specialty of sheep and horses. He has two children: Milton, born 1869; Homer B., born Dec. 14, 1875. Member of Lodges No. 238 A. F. & A. M., at Chesterville; Mt. Gilead Chapter, No. 59; Clinton Commandery, No. 5, Mt. Vernon. Mr. Levering paid out considerable money for the draft of the township; votes the Democratic ticket; cast his first vote for McClellan for president.

JOHN M. MOORE, merchant ; Chesterville ; prominent for years in the business interests of Chesterville; he was born Feb. 25, 1837, in Pennsylvania, emigrated to Ohio with his parents in 1846. His father, James R., was born in 1805, in Northumberland Co., Pa., and settled at the time mentioned in Franklin Tp.; and in 1872 he moved to Kansas. He had six children by his marriage with Priscilla Martin-James, now in Kansas, John M.; Jane E. married Asher Shaw, now in Iowa, farmer and stock-raiser; Rebecca married Perry Z. Smith, who was killed at Toledo, in the Milburn Wagon Works, while superintending the iron machinery. She was again married in 1880, to Bennett Taylor, merchant, of DeSoto, Johnson Co., Kansas ; Perry M., attorney, in Arcola, Ill.; read law with O. K. Denmore, Mt. Gilead, was superintendent of schools of Chesterville and Arcola ; Maggie. Mr. Moore attended school at this place, and when 17 years old commenced teaching at what was known as the "Blue Jay" school house, Franklin Tp. In 1857, he was employed in the dry goods firm of Kelley & George, at Mt. Gilead, with whom he remained about two and one-half years. He then transferred to the employ of E. W. Bartlett, at Chesterville. In four years from then, Bartlett sold to his brother W. F. and Goble, with whom John continued his valuable services for three years. In 1861, he enlisted in 4th 0. V. I., under Capt. Banning, and remained three months. In 1864, he enlisted in Co. "F " 136th 0. N. G., as Lieutenant. In 1865 he

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engaged in the grocery business at Lima, Ohio, under the firm name of Moore & Bartlett, for two years. The firm then engaged in dry goods at Upper Sandusky, Wyandotte Co., for three years. Moore then sold to Bartlett and engaged with S. H. Hunt in the dry goods business at the same town, with whom he continued for three years. He then engaged as salesman for some time with E P. Sturges & Co., wholesale grocers, Mansfield. In 1874. he returned to Chesterville and entered the firm of Bartlett & Goble as a partner. In 1875, Goble withdrew, and since then Moore has been doing business under the firm name of Bartlett & Moore, and now carry a full line of dry goods, notions, hats, caps, boots, shoes, groceries, etc. He was married in 1868 to Maggie E. Bartlett, born April 12, 1844; by her he had three children-Willie B., James F., and Florence B. He is a member of Chester Lodge, No. 238, A. F. & A. M. Chapter, Mt. Gilead and Clinton Commandery No. 5, Mt. Vernon. He and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church of this place.

G. W. McCRACKEN, farmer; P. O. Chesterville; is the son of William and Elizabeth (Miller) McCracken. G. W. was born Nov. 7, 1832, in Chester Tp., where he has always remained; was married Nov. 18, 1858, to Hannah J., daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth (Williams) George. She was born Nov. 18, 1837, in this township; her mother was born in Wales, and her father in Pennsylvania; they emigrated to Ohio in 1810 or 1812. The names of the children living are-Marv, Hannah J., Lydia and John. The subject and his wife settled on seventy-three acres of land, a portion of the present farm; he has since bought thirty acres, making in all 103 acres of finely improved land, obtained through hard labor. He enlisted in Co. "F." 136th O. N. G. In 1852, he and James Kinney moved a threshing machine to Wisconsin, and engaged in threshing wheat for six months, and were very successful. He is a member of Chester Lodge No. 238, A. F. and A. M., in which he has been treasurer. He is serving as township trustee; himself and wife are members of the Baptist church, and - id he votes the Republican ticket; he has two children-DeWitt, born July 18, 1864, and died 1874; William L., born July 23,1876.

MRS. ELIZABETH McCRACKEN, widow; P. 0. Chesterville; is the daughter of David and Mary (Johnston) Miller. Her father was born in Scotland, and came to America with Cornwallis' army, and was a drummer; her mother was born in Ireland, and came to this country in 1775. They were married and came to Mt. Vernon, Knox Co., in 1806; David here worked at his trade, that of a tailor; settled on fifty acres of land in this township, about 1810; the father died here in 1814, mother, 1848. Their union blessed them with thirteen children-Andrew, Jane, Isobel, Mary, Sarah, Nancy, James and Elizabeth; five died unnamed. Elizabeth was born Feb. 14, 1802, in Virginia; attended school in Mt. Vernon, to a teacher by the name of Norcross, the first pedagogue in that portion of the country; while in Chester Tp., she went to school to a Mr. Miles. She was married March 7, 1821, to William, son of James and Catharine (O'Neal) McCracken, both natives of Ireland. William was born Nov. 18, 1801, in Pennsylvania; came to Ohio in 1812, with his parents. The following are the names of their children-James, born April 1, 1823; Catharine, Feb. 4, 1825; R. Johnson, May 26, 1827; Mary J., Nov. 12, 1828; Nancy, Dec. 1, 1830; George W., Jasper, April 23, 1834, Isabel, Sept. 26, 1836, Elizabeth, April 14, 1839; Lucretia A., May 24, 1841; John A., March 29, 1844; James, Jasper and John A. were in the civil war. Mary J. was married Oct, 20, 1853, to D. B., a son of Enoch and Hannah E. (Dillman) Kinsell; his grandparents were from Prussia, and emigrated to Baltimore, at which place D. B.'s father was born. Her husband was born in Hagerstown, Maryland, March 4, 1819; by him she had Henry C., born Nov. 13, 1858; George M., born May 19,1862; Hannah E., April 20,1864. Mr. Kinsell died Sept. 8, 1869; he was a member of the Methodist church; he served as justice of the peace for twelve years; he was a strong temperance man. His wife, who survives him, is an active member of the Methodist church, to which her mother has belonged for forty years.

NOAH MELICK, farmer; P. O. Sparta; Mr Melick was born May 12,1831, in Knox Co. His father, Jonas, was born about 1788, in Green Co., Pa., and emigrated to Knox Co. early, and there married Nancy Rose, by

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whom he had Aaron, Drusilla, Greenbury, Eleanor and Caroline. His wife died, and he again married; this time to Sallie Duncan; by her lie had Emeline, John, Noah, Harrison and Mary J. His last wife died about 1836 or 1837. The father married a third time, and had Jefferson, Madison, James and Rebecca, and two died unnamed. The third wife died, and he married for the fourth time. Aug. 22, 1871, the father expired. He was a member of the Disciples' church; he was a Whig, Republican and captain of militia. Mr. Noah Melick had some advantages of education in the old log school house. He was married Aug. 22, 1853, to Margaret, daughter of John and Naomi (Creg) Bricker. Her father was born in Pennsylvania, and her mother in Knox Co. She was one of thirteen children - William, Margaret, Christopher, Truman, Marietta and Melissa (twins), Sarah E., Allen, Rebecca, John, Emma, Mary A. and Orpha. Her parents were Methodists. Her father died Sept. 25, 1858, and her mother Sept. 19, 1865. Mrs. Melick was born Sept. 13,1850, in Knox Co.; they farmed for a while in Knox Co., and in 1858 they bought and settled on one hundred acres, the present farm now in Chester Tp.; he has since bought 50 acres; it is, perhaps, one of the best-watered farms in the country. He enlisted in Co. F., 136th 0. N. G.- Himself and wife, and apart of the children belong to the Methodist church. A pleasant and intelligent family of eight children; their names are-Jane, married B. Boner; Ann, married Cravan Stilley; Alice, John, Ida, Emeline, George and Bud. Mr. Melick has always been a strong advocate of the Republican principles. Mr. Melick is nearly 50 years old, but active, and in good health. The fields and groves that lie adjacent to his residence, which is nicely situated on a beautiful hill-side, make a very pleasing picture.

JOHN MEREDITH, farmer and stock - raiser; P. O. Chesterville; was born Dec. 1, 1804, in Baltimore, Md.; his father, William, was born in England, and came to Baltimore when 29 years old; his mother, Mary Farmer, was also born in England, and came to America about the same time. They were married in Baltimore, and lived there about three years, going from there to Belmont Co., Ohio, and one year later came to Licking Co., where they bought 100 acres of land, which they partly cleared, and in 1814 sold the same for $700, and bought 100 acres in Chester Tp., of Miller& May, where they settled and lived until death. They possessed 150 acres at their death, which became the property of their ten children-John, William, James, Thomas, Mary, Sarah, Charles, Robert and Betsy. Mr. Meredith was married in 1829, to Jane, a daughter of John D. and Lena (Davis) Thomas; her parents were born in Wales, and came to Pennsylvania-the father when 17 and the mother when 14. They married in Pennsylvania, and Came to Licking Co., this State, in 1809 or 1810, where they rented for about ten years, and came then to Mot-row Co. and purchased the 100 acres now owned by Isaac Bowen. The father here died at the age of sixty-two. They had ten children-(infant, deceased), Jane, David, Daniel, Marv, John, Zachariah, Ann, Eliza and Benjamin. Her father was a Baptist minister for over twenty years, of which denomination her mother was a long and faithful member. Mrs. Meredith was born in 1808, in Pennsylvania; she had but little schooling; when they began farming, Mr. Meredith turned the soil with the wooden moldboard, and was perhaps hardly contented to give it up for the more modern improvement; in 1854 he began raising short-horned Durham cattle, and has continued the same ever since, and has been one of the most successful stock-breeders of the State; he has raised several cows which he has sold for $200 each; this is the highest price ever paid for any cow in the county. Perhaps no one is more attentive to his stock than he. This strict attention has won for him praiseworthy success. They have had three children (infant, deceased), Mary, died when eleven years old; Zachariah, born 1835, and worked at home with his father until he married which was in 1863, to Nancy L. Martin. They are now living in Johnson Co., Kansas where he has been in the hardware business, and was one term in the State Legislature of Kansas'; while here he was captain of Company F., 136 0. N. G., and was called out, Mr. and Mrs. Meredith have been members of the Old School -Baptist church for many years, in which they have taken great comfort. He votes the Democratic ticket.

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ville; is the son of William and Margaret (Gates) Modie; his father was born in Culpeper Co., Virginia, Aug. 22, 1799. His mother in Sussex Co., N. J., Jan. 10, 1811. They were married Nov. 21, 1833, by which union they had Sanford, born Aug. 19, 1834; Mary, July 30 1836, deceased March 31, 1876; George W., born Oct. 9, 1838; Martin G., Dec. 26, 1840; Margaret A., born March 1, 1843, deceased Feb. 25, 1861; Martha J., June 6, 1845; Minerva I., Oct. 26, 1847, .married March 13, 1878, to Henry Weaver; Willie, born May 26, 1850, deceased May 4, 1864; Emma L., Sept. 10, 1853, married Oct. 20, 1875, to James Chalfant. The father was married prior, Aug. 29, 1822, to Mary Pittenger, by whom he had Nancy, born June 20,1823, deceased March 1, 1824; Milton, born Jan. 24, 1825, married Aug. 24, 1848, to Isabel Ketcham, and died Sept. 16, 1861, (she again married 1865, Daniel Struble); John W., born June 11, 1827, married Jan. 2,1849, to Levena H. McCarty; William-the father -was one of twelve children; William and Rachel (twins), Sallie, John, Samuel, Andrew J., Washington, Jacob, Elizabeth, Harriet, Margaret and Perry. The father died Aug. 13, 1872. The mother of Sanford was the daughter of John and Margaret (Merrin), Gates. Her father wits a native of Monmouth Co., New Jersey, and mother born in Germany and came to New Jersey when a young girl. They had twelve children, Mary only survives, Elizabeth, Anna , George, Chris tina, Martin, John, Jacob, Margaret. Three died while young. The father of our subject moved to Chester Tp. in 1843, and improved a small farm. Was one term justice of the peace of this township. Sanford attended school as much as he could, conveniently, in his younger days, and worked for his father in the blacksmith shop, seeking this as his avocation for life. He became a skillful workman. In 1857 he went to Geneses, Henry Co., Ill., and worked at his trade for some time. He then returned and worked with his father until 1860, when he formed a matrimonial alliance with Amanda, a daughter of Daniel Lyon; his father was born in New Jersey in 1798. In 1824 he was married to Hannah Dalrymple, born 1805, in Pennsylvania. Mr. Lyon came to Chesterville in 1855, and engaged in wagon-making and continued the same until 1877, when he retired. He has served as assessor of this township for twelve years; when 80 years old he assessed this township, without the use of a horse or buggy; has been Township Trustee; joined the Methodist Episcopal church in 1829; his wife died Nov. 24, 1875; they had the following children: M.A., A. J. graduated at O. W. U. at Delaware. O. now presiding elder of the Mansfield district; Amanda, born 1830; Harriet, married Clark Pierce; Mary J., married James Outcalt; Charles W. married Fannie King. Air. Modie settled in 1861 in Chesterville, where he. has since been engaged in black smithing; he was elected township clerk in 1864, and has since held the office; is a member of the school board; also of Chester Lodge, No. 238, A. F. and A. M. and Clinton Commandery, No. 5, K. T., at Mt. Vernon. He and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church at this place. The result of their marriage was-Luella C. and Anna B. He enlisted in Co. F, 136th O. N. G. Was early identified with the Democratic party casting his first vote for James Buchanan and since that time has been an active Republican.

REUBEN METTLER, farmer; P. O. Chesterville; was born Aug. 1, 1819, in Pennsylvania. His father, Levi, was born in 1778, in in New Jersey, and went to Pennsylvania when fifteen years old, and there married and engaged in shoe-making in Northumberland Co. His mother's maiden name was Elizabeth Campbell. Reuben was one of the following children: Sallie, Polly, Hesther, Asher, Levi, Robert, William, Elizabeth, Phoebe, Miles, Samuel, Maximilia. The father and mother and eight children came to Ohio in 1827 in a one-horse wagon; the children and father walking the greater part of the day, some barefooted, and having no hat-, or bonnets. They finally settled in Knox Co. The father and the two oldest boys built a pole cabin and filled it with straw, on which they slept, while clearing their first farm. All the hardships that fell to the lot of the pioneer came upon this family, but by their industry they were rewarded with better days. The I father died in 1862, and the mother in 1855; both were Presbyterians.' Reuben attended school, and actively engaged in splitting rails; he was married May 3, 1849, to Anna,

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daughter of John and Tamer Lyon; they had one child: William. His wife died Feb. 7, 1854; she was a Baptist. He was again married Dec. 21, 1854, to Barbara, daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth Knous. Her parents emigrated from Adams Co., Pennsylvania, to Ohio in 1851, and had ten children, three died when young; those living are: Solomon, Daniel, Sarah, Elizabeth, John, Mary, Barbara; her parents were Lutherans; she was born on May 16,1815, in Pennsylvania; their children's names are: M. E. married, James Huggins and Smith, at home. He now possesses 125 acres of well improved land, and well watered by spring, which was obtained by hard labor. He served as township trustee twelve years, and also as a delegate to help nominate the first officers of Morrow Co.; he was once a member of the "Patrons of Husbandry." He and his wife are members of the church, the former a Baptist and the latter a Presbyterian. Mr. Mettler worked for ten .years at carpentering; he has 'now retired from active labor on the farm. His mother was of Scotch descent, and his grandfather Campbell was a Revolutionary soldier for five years.

JOHN McNAY, farmer; P. O. Chesterville; was born June 27, 1833; his father, Samuel, was born Feb. 13, 1797, in Adams Co., Pennsylvania; the mother, Nancy Bigham, was born Dec. 11, 1804, in the same county. The father bought two hundred acres where the family now live, in 1830, and moved on the same in 1853, at which time he bade adieu to his native home. They had leased a portion of the same land, which was cleared before their coming. The father died April 26, 1868, and was a member of the United Presbyterian church; he had six children-Hannah, L., John A., Margaret L., M. E., Mary A., Rebecca J., deceased. The mother is still living on the old homestead; her granddaughter, Margaret L. Pollock lives with her. Nancy is a daughter of Thomas and Margaret (McNay) Bigham, and was one of four children-John, Margaret, Nancy and Alexander. John attended school in an old stone house, and farmed during his boyhood days. He was married in 1860 to Mary J., daughter William and Martha (Scott) McGaughy, mentioned elsewhere in this work. He settled on his present farm of ninety-six and one-half acres in a short time after marriage, and has improved the same, and now has a fine farm. His children are-Nancy J., Samuel A., William S., James G., the latter two are twins. He is a member of Chester Lodge No. 20, I. O. O. F., and has gone through the same; he and his wife are members of the Presbyterian church. He takes an interest in the Republican party; his grandfather McNay was an active soldier in the Revolutionary war.

WILLIAM McGAUGHY, farmer; P. O. Chesterville; was born June 16, 1827; his father, William, was born in 1797, in Adams Co., Pa., and his mother, Martha Scott, in Chambersburg, Franklin Co., the same state. They were married, and lived on a farm in Adams Co. They came to Ohio in 1853. The children by their union were Alexander S., Ann, William, Jane, Mary, James, Thomas, Margaret, Hugh P. and Robert C. The father died in 1875, and the mother in 1869. Both were members of the Presbyterian- church. The subject spent his younger days in attending school, and working on the farm, then came to Ohio in 1854, and was married in 1865 to Hannah L., daughter of Samuel and Nancy McNay. She was born July 7, 1851. They rented one year, and then bought twenty-five acres; afterward twenty-five adjoining were given them by her father; he bought five adjoining that of the heirs; he afterward sold a portion, and bought 100; he -now possesses 155 acres of finely-improved land, on which he deals in stock and farms the same in grain. When he began life he had one horse and one cow They have four children-Samuel M., Jennie, Nancy and Missie. He was township trustee for seven years. Himself, wife and three old est children are members of the Presbyterian church, in which he is now trustee; he is an active Republican. The McGaughy family are Scotch-Irish descent; the mother of William was a cousin of Thomas Scott, the noted railroad president:

ROBERT MEREDITH, farmer; P. O. Chesterville ; was born June 2, 1823 ; in what is now Morrow Co., he attended school some during his younger days and worked on the farm. He was married in 1846 to Jane daughter of Walter and Elizabeth (Pugh Williams; her parents were natives of Wales and had six children-Walter, David, Wil

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liam, Elizabeth, Mary A., Jane ; her parents are members of the Baptist Church. Robert's wife died in Feb., 1872 ; he was again married to Sarah J., daughter of John and Jane (Talbet) Blakely ; her parents were natives of Loudoun Co., Virginia, and emigrated to Belmont Co., Ohio, in 1823, and in 1836 came to this county, settling near Mt. Gilead ; they there bought 160 acres of land of Albert Nickols, and farmed the same until his death ; the he mother in 1841 and the father April 16, 1879 ; the result of the union was six children-Ruth, Letitia, Sarah J., Nancy, Mary and Susan. Mrs. Meredith was born in 1829, and was married to Rev. D. Jenkins, who died Dec., 1873, leaving the testimony of having done a great work. Mr. Meredith rented for three years, and then bought seventy-three acres of Henderson Williams, and improved the same ; in the meantime he added forty acres; he sold the same in 1867, and bought 182 acres of B. Shipley, in this township, which he still owns; it is well watered by spring and stream ; is finely adapted to stock-raising ; he makes a specialty of sheep. It is, perhaps, among the finest farms in the county. His wife owns a house and lot, together with twenty two acres adjoining town. They reside in this dwelling He rents his farm to John E. George, whom lie raised. He has been Township Trustee two terms. He and wife are members of the Baptist church at this place. Honesty and uprightness are two great characteristic; with him.

ENOS W. MILES, farmer, P.O. Chesterville; was the second in a family of three children, born to Davis and Julia A. Denman Miles, of Chester Tp. The Miles family is one of the oldest in Chester (the founder of this branch of the family coming here in 1815), and has always borne an active part in the history of the township. Davis Miles was horn in Chester, Dec. 14, 1814, and his wife, Julia A. Denman, of an early and important family of this township, was born here April 30, 1817. Like all members of a new community, Mr. Miles became a farmer, but was repeatedly called from his chosen work to serve the county and State. He served as Sheriff one term; he was elected to the Legislature by the Republicans in 1857, and re-elected in 1861, representing the counties of Knox, Morrow, Holmes and Wayne. In the less conspicuous position of Justice of the Peace he served his townspeople many years, and was for some time a Director of the First National Bank at Mt. Gilead; he died Aug. 6, 1865, a member of the Chester Lodge of Masons and of the Baptist church; he joined the latter in 1854; Mrs. Miles died on January 20, 1874. Enos W. Miles was born May 6, 1842, in Chester Tp. His early life was an uneventful one, spent upon the farm and in the village school; his life passed thus, teaching in the meanwhile One term of school, when, at the age of 19, he was chosen Teller in the Granite Bank of Mt. Gilead. In the the winter of 1864-5 lie was elected Engrossing Clerk of the State Senate filling a vacancy. He was afterward elected Message Clerk of the same body. In 1870, he engaged in the dry goods business, under the firm name of Miles & Trowbridge, but retired after continuing some eighteen. months, with complete financial success. With this exception, Mr. Miles has devoted his attention entirely to farming, making stock-raising and wool growing a specialty. In the village of Chesterville, where he resides, and near which is. located his farm of 165 acres, he occupies a prominent position in village affairs, is a member of the School Board and of the Village Council, having held the latter some twelve years. In the Masonic Lodge and in the Presbyterian Church, of both of which he is a member, his valuable executive abilities have been brought in requisition. In 1877 , Mr. Miles was the standard-bearer of the Republican party as its candidate for representative in the State Assembly; it proved, however, one of those off years, when a combination of circumstances wrought an almost unprecedented revolution in political affairs. Mr. Miles was married Oct. 11, 1866, to Deborah, daughter ter of John and Sarah A. Reed (Creigh). She was born January 31, 1847. They have but one child, a daughter, born Nov. 20,1869. Mr. Miles' brother, Milton F., was born Deb. 10, 1835; married Margaret E. Driver; served for awhile in the late war in the 43rd 0. V. I, and was later transferred to the 49th 0. V. I, as Second Lieutenant. He is now a farmer and miller, in Madison Co., Wisconsin. A sister, Mary E., completed the family. She was born Aug. 27, 1846, and died Sept. 1, 1847

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W. W. NYE, farmer; P. O. Chesterville; was born Aug. 18, 1816, in Knox Co. His father, Samuel Nye, was born in Massachusetts, and his mother, Marv Bartlett, was born in the State of New York; the former came to Ohio in 1807, and the latter in 1808. They settled in Clinton, then the county seat of Knox Co., where the husband engaged in burning brick, and also in masonry, and built many buildings at that place, some of which are yet standing. They bought a farm of one hundred and thirty-seven acres on the Green Valley Road, some time subsequent to his settlement in Clinton, and moved to the same, where he died; the mother survived him about five years. Their children were-Eliza, Jane, Harriet, W. W., Mary, Sarah, Catharine, Caroline rind Samuel D. Parents belonged to the United Presbyterian church at Mt. Vernon-'the father was* a captain in the war of 1812. Our subject attended school in a log house near his father's home, and also went to school in a frame house, which was built on their home farm. After becoming old enough, he was elected School Director, and superintended building a house on the old site, where he had learned his a, b, c. He early learned masonry with his father, and worked at the same for many years. He was married Nov. 22, 1838, to Martha, daughter of Uzal and Peninah (Lyon) Ball; she was born 1817. They settled after marriage on twenty-six acres, which he had bought from his father, and in 1850 sold the same and bought one hundred acres, subsequently selling out, with the expectation of going west, but did not follow out his intention and located on the present farm of two hundred acres, which is finely improved and well watered by springs. The result of his marriage was nine children-infant died unnamed; Sarah E., married Benton Peoples; Amanda and Almeda, twins, the former married Dr. Wemple, and the latter William Philips; Isabel married George Modie; Ella, Francis M., Alice and Charles L. Mr. Nye has been Township Trustee four years in .succession; has been a: member of the Good Templars since 1856, and is also a member of the "Patrons of Husbandry." He has been a member of the Baptist church since 1857, and his wife since 1856; he cast his first vote for President for Martin Van Buren, and has since taken an active part in the party; he has been a delegate to county and State conventions; deals in fine sheep and cattle; also, breeding fine Samson and English draft horses; takes interest in all modern improvements in farming implements.

JOHN OGDEN, farmer; P. O. Chesterville; was born Nov. 29, 1817, in what is now Morrow, Co. His father, James, was born in New Jersey, and emigrated to Ohio at an early day; his mother was a daughter of Joseph and Mary (Bowers) Howard, both of whom came to Ohio in 1810, and settled in Mt. Vernon when there were but four houses. Her parents settled on the farm now owned by J. C. Swetland, and here died, leaving Martha, Jesse, James, Joseph, Jeremiah, William John, Henry and Susan; the parents are Old School Baptists. The father and mother of our subject began life in the green woods, having for a dwelling a log cabin 18x 20 feet. Stick chimney , stone back wall, dirt hearth and clapboard roof. One door and one window, greased papers were used for window lights, and at night they would retire to the Block House for protection. The father was in the war of 1812, and at one time stood on the Canadian shore besieging the enemy until the water run from his eyes like rain. He used to drive bogs to Baltimore, Philadelphia and Cleveland, and would return on foot. In his youth he taught singing school at night; his first gun was obtained by clearing timber for an old pioneer. He paid as high as $15.00 per barrel for salt, paying for the same in maple sugar at five cents per pound. John was married Jan. 13, 1848, to Rhoda, daughter of David and Phoebe Dalrmple; they settled on the present farm for two years after marriage, and then moved to Chesterville, where he engaged in the grocery business, under the firm name. of Struble & Ogden; in one year Struble withdrew and Ogden continued the business for another year, and then closed out at auction, and bought twenty-five acres of land of Zephaniah Pierson. Afterwards he sold the same and retired for a short time; he then rented of J. E. Rowland in Franklin Tp. for one year; and in 1868 settled where he now resides, and has now 100 acres of finely improved land; $1,000 he inherited and the rest he obtained by his own industry. It is finely adapted to stock rais

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ing. He has one child, William, who married Rebecca Bockover, and has two children, Nellie M. and John. Rebecca is a member of the Old School Baptists; they are farming.

GEORGE ORR, farmer; P. O. Chesterville; is the son of William, who was born Oct. 18, 1799, in West Virginia, and the mother, Sarah Buchanan, born Feb. 27, 1805 in the same county. They were married Nov. 13, 1827, and came to Ohio in 1832, and settled on the farm now owned by their children. They bought 190 acres, in the green woods, of Joseph Tagart; here the father farmed and worked for many years at cooperage. He died Jan. 18, 1864; she, June 30, 1870. They had seven children-Jane, Margaret; William enlisted in Co. B, 44 O. V. I., and was killed at the battle of Corinth. John enlisted in Co. F, 136th, 0. N. G; Thomas, .Mary A, and George-Thomas married Mary A., a sister of John A. McNay, mentioned elsewhere-and by her he has two children, Burr and McLeona N. The family now owns 30.5 acres of well improved lands and are dealing in stock-raising and grain. They are active Republicans. Their parents were members of the Covenanter's church in Pennsylvania, but since here, of the United Presbyterian. The father started with $400, and, at his death was worth $15,000. The father was Ruling Elder in the U. P. church, and was in the war of 1812.

JOHN E. ROWLAND, hardware; Chesterville; prominently identified among the leading merchants of this county, is Mr. Rowland, who was born June 4, 1840, in this village. His father was born in Wales, in 1797, and emigrated to Cambria Co., Pa., 1809, and at the age of 21 began learning the saddlers' trade, continuing the same for many years; he furnished harness for Kneb, Moore & Co., the noted mail and stage contractors. During his sojourn in Pennsylvania, he visited Wales three times, looking after the interests of an estate; he also, in connection with a man by the name of Scott, published a history of Wales, which proved a success, both in merit and financially, but afterward Scott became possessor of the greater portion of this amount; and in 1837 Mr. Rowland came to Ohio by team, and settled in Chesterville, and there engaged in harness-making, continuing the same until 1858, when he retired from active labors. He died in 1873, and had eight children; three survive-L. H., merchant and tailor, Mt. Gilead; D. H., grain dealer, in Union Co., this State; J. E.; the father, served as Sheriff in Pennsylvania; John E. attended school as much as possible, and at the death of his mother he began clerk ing for Mr. Shurr, a merchant at this place, transferring in two years to the employ of Mr. Bartlett; with whom he continued five years; in 1861, he enlisted in the 20th 0. V. I.; in 1863, he engaged in the grocery and livery business, under the firm name of Rowland & Ayers; in the same year they dissolved partnership, Rowland taking the grocery, and Ayers the livery; he then closed up his business, and engaged in a provision store, in Galion, for nine months, and then sold the same for $22,000, clearing $2,800; he then returned and disposed of his grocery at this place, and entered the hardware business, which he still continues, and is having good success, keeping a full line of goods; he has 153 acres of land in Franklin Tp.; he is a member of Chester Lodge, No. 238, A. F. & A. M.; his marriage occurred in Nov., 1866, with Angeline Carr, by whom he has one child-Katie M., born 1867. Himself and wife are members of the Presbyterian church, at this place. In principle he is a Republican.

H. G. ROGERS, farmer; P. O., Chesterville; was born Aug. 15,1831, in Cambria Co., Pa. His father, George Rogers, was born in North Wales, and came to America in the same ship in which the father of John Evans emigrated. The mother, Catherine Reess, was also born in Wales; they were married in Blair Co., Pa., and settled in Cambria Co. The came to Ohio about 1841, and settled in Morrow Co., on the farm now owned by Jacob Struble. The mother died in this neighborhood, and was the mother of the following children: Rogers, Rachel, Richard, Jane, Thomas, Mary, H. G., Hannah, (three deceased)'. The father was a Lutheran and the mother a Baptist; his father again married a Miss Buckley, who has since died, and he returned to Pennsylvania, where he died about 1858 or 1859. R. G. Rogers began working on a farm at the age of 13 for Edmond Weatherby, and at the age of 18 began learning the carpenter trade, with his brother, Thomas W., at Ebensburg, Pa.; in two years he removed

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to Philadelphia and learned stair-malting; in one year he returned to Ohio, and worked for five years in partnership with Adam Randolph, at t. Vernon; in 1857, he began for himself and continued until 1877, when he abandoned the business on account of sickness. He was married in 1858, to Rachel, daughter of Thomas and Phoebe Hayden Evans, and by her had the following children: George W. and Olive, living; Thomas and Lewis, deceased; his wife died, and he was again married to Eliza, daughter of J. D. Bruce, whose sketch appears elsewhere. He settled on the present farm of 236 acres in 1878. This was obtained mostly by his own labor. He deals in sheep and horses; votes the Republican ticket; enlisted in Co. C, 96th, 0. V. I.; was in the first battle made by Sherman, at Vicksburg, and was there disabled, and was discharged at Jefferson Barracks, at St. Louis, Mo.; he was Fourth Sergeant.

HARMON SWINGLEY, farmer; P. O. Chesterville; was born Feb. 10, 1815, in Maryland; he spent his youth attending school and farming; when a young man he learned chair making with his brother Henry, at Chesterville, and continued the same for several years; he was married in 1840, to Ruhannah, daughter of John and Asenath (Graham) Ogle; her parents were married in Pennsylvania, and came to Ohio in 1811, and settled in Richland Co.; she was one of seven children Rachel, Nancy, Ruhannah, born Mar. 23,1811, Phoebe, Mary, Clarinda, John. They settled, after marriage, on the present farm of 112 acres, then in the green woods; they have improved the same, and now enjoy the benefits of a fine, arable farm; they are members of the Christian Church. They had one child, Josephine, married in 1860 to Chambers H., son of Benjamin and Rose (Elliott) Kerr; his father was born in 1800, in Ohio, and his mother in Pennsylvania, in 1806; the father was a farmer and millwright. Chambers was born April 23, 1837, and was one of seven children-Sarah, John B., William E., Eliza J.; Chambers H., Wilson S. and Rose. Mr. Kerr has by his marriage with Miss Swingley -John E., born Aug. 12,1861; James H., born in Nov., 1862; Harmon O., Mar. 25, 1865; Charles C., Aug. 3, 1869; Mary E., Oct 11, 1874; Rhue, Nov. 6, 1878. Mr. Kerr owns 70 acres of well improved land. His wife is a member of the Christian church; he votes the Democratic ticket, and is a member of the Patrons of Husbandry.

HENRY SELLERS, farmer; P. O. Chesterville; was born in 1816, in Pennsylvania; his father, David, was a native of Maryland, and his mother, Sarah Snyder, a native of Pennsylvania; they emigrated to Ohio about 1834, and settled in Harmony Tp., this county; their children were John, Henry, Joseph, David, William and Sarah, (twins), and George. Henry remained with his parents and attended school, aside from which he performed the necessary duties about the farm. He was married in 1844, to Margaret H., a daughter of Jacob and Priscilla (Martin), Wolfe; she was born in Richland Co., this State, and was one of thirteen children: Joshua, Eliza, Nancy, John, Jacob, Priscilla, Margaret, Sarah, George, Sabina, Mary A., Martin-the latter was scalded to death-(one died unmarried). This union has given Mr. Sellers four children Nancy, Loretta, Esther A., and B. A. In 1849, he bought the present farm of 100 acres, of Charles Wright, owned first by Thomas George; he has improved the same and has one of the finest farms in the country, being well watered by springs; he has been Township Trustee of Harmony. He votes the' Democratic ticket. He and his brother John cut out 320 rods of road in this county.

JOHN SMILEY, retired Farmer; P. O. Chesterville. This old pioneer of Morrow Co. was born March 18, 1800, in Washington Co., Pennsylvania, where he remained until 1826, attending school in the old log school houses; he was the only boy of the family that lived to be of age; his parents had, in all, eleven children, all of whom are deceased but John. His parents moved to Knox Co. by team in 1832, where the father died about 1840, and the mother in 1854; 854; they were both Presbyterians. Mr. Smiley was married in 1820 to Asenath, daughter of Stephen and Hannah (Woolverton) Corwin (a relation of Senator Thomas Corwin, of Ohio). They lived with his parents until 1826, when they came to Knox, now Morrow Co., Ohio, where he at once entered 160 acres of land, getting his patent from J. Q. Adams. His first wife died Aug. 22, 1828; they had three children: Daniel married Elizabeth Hardenbrook (now

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in Warren Co., Illinois); Nancy (deceased), Hannah married Sterling Reed, who died in the war of the Rebellion; later she was married to Curtis Campbell. Mr. Smiley was again married Oct. 11, 1830, to Sarah, daug hter of George and Jennette (Dinsmore) Lee. Her father emigrated from Ireland to Pennsylvania when 20 years old; her mother was born in Pennsylvania. They had eleven children (two deceased): Elizabeth, James, Mary, Jane, William, John, Joseph, Sarah, Hannah. Her parents were Presbyterians. His father died about the year 1839, and her mother in 1843. Mrs. Smiley was born Sept. 20, 1810, in Pennsylvania; she came with her parents to Ohio when 12 years old; she and her husband settled in Franklin Tp. soon after marriage, and bought a farm, now containing ninety-five acres, well improved, which is the fruit of their own labors. Mr. Smiley has split rails at 25 cents per hundred; by second marriage he has ten children: Samantha married Robert Allen; Eliza J. married Lewis Allen; Mary E. married W. W. Kendall; Martha, William L., clerking for Goble; C. D., grocer in Chesterville; four deceased. William, Samantha and C. D. have each taught school. Mr. Smiley has been Township Trustee two terms, and School Director for many years. The family all belong to the church, in which they take, a deep in interest. In 1877, Mr. and Mrs. Smiley retired from the farm and are now pleasantly situated in this Village, where they will enjoy their remaining days.

JUDSON A. SALISBURY, farmer; P. O. Chesterville; was born May 31,1850, in this township, where he has always remained. His father's name was Emness and his mother's, Elizabeth (Evans) Salisbury. His father died when he was young, which left Judson in the sole care of his mother, who. took a mother's interest in him and gave him the advantage of an education, requiring only a portion of his time on the farm. He was married Dec. 24, 1872, to Nora, daughter of William and Elizabeth (Titus) Kelly. Her parents had six children: Amanda, Henrietta, Bennett, Nora, Judson and Belle. She was born May 22, 1851; 112 1/2 acres of land were given him by his mother. In 1871, he built himself a fine dwelling, in which he now resides. They have three children, Lizzie B., Charles K. and David C. He is a member of Chester Lodge No. 204, I. O. O. F., in which he has held office. He and his wife are members of the Baptist church at Chester, in which he is Trustee., They are active members of the Sunday School.

J. C. SWETLAND, farmer; P.O. Chesterville; is among the well-to-do farmers of Morrow Co.; he was born June 5, 1828, in Bloomfield Tp., this county; his father, Giles, was born in Luzerne Co., Pa., and his mother's, maiden name was Sarah Lewis; a further mention. of them will appear in Bloomfield Tp. Mr. Swetland remained with his parents until Dec. 24, 1854, when he was married to Emily, daughter of Jesse and Mary (Burns) Howard; she was born Aug. 9, 1832, and taught school two terms; they now possess S30 acres of finely improved land, the greater part is the fruit of their own labors; he has pipes carrying water from the many springs to different parts of the farm, making it convenient for stock, in which he deals largely; Mr. Swetland paid out $700 to clear the town. ship draft; he is now Commissioner of this county, and has held other offices with credit to himself and those who have chosen him; he had six children-infant, deceased; Truanna, deceased; Avarilla, Elzina, Henry W. and William H. His wife and two daughters are members of the Baptist Church, and he of the Methodist Church. Mrs. Swetland spun the last tow in this part of the country; her grandmother Howard would sew and knit on her travels to and from different places, and would walk one and a half miles to milk once per day. He has plowed corn with the old wooden moldboard plow; this no doubt laid the principles of industry which have never been eradicated, judging from his taste in improving his farm. He is an active Republican, an upright and honest man.

JAMES A. STRUBLE, farmer; P. O., Chesterville; is the son of Jesse and Alice (Hull) Struble-and was born Sept. 7, 1846. Was one of six children-Lafayette, born April 15, 1845; James A., Nathaniel, Aug. 25, 1847; Mitchell L., May 17, 1849, married Iona Roberts, by whom he has one child, Jennie A.; John M., born July 6, 1851; Jesse, Feb. 6, 1853, deceased Feb. 13, 1854. The father was married prior, to Clara Kymer, the result being Sarah J., born May 28, 1837, and William J., Sept. 11, 1838. The

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father is dead. The mother of James was married afterward to Benjamin Thomas; James A. Smith was married Sept. 15,1870, to Mary E., daughter of John and Sarah (Jones), Slater. She was born Oct. 14, 1847, in Morrow Co., and has by her union one child, Charles W., born Dec. 25,1871. They settled after marriage on the present farm of 107 acres owned by the subject and brother Mitchell. He learned the mason trade with Barker, in Galion, in 1868, and works at the same yet. His wife has taught four terms of school. He is a member of Chester Lodge No. 204, I. O. O. F., in which he has held all offices. His wife is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mitchell's wife's folks are natives of Knox Co., and had six children-John, Belle, lone, Rose, Hattie, Ollie. The Struble boys vote the Democratic ticket.

W. T. STUMP, farmer; P. O. Chesterville; was born March 19, 1836, in Wayne Co., this State. His father, George, was born in Fayette Co., Pa., in 1804. His mother's maiden name was Jane Patterson. The father came to Ohio when a boy, with his father, who settled in Fredericksburg, there engaging in grist milling; when married, he began keeping hotel at - Edenburg, Wayne Co., afterward transferring to a farm in the same county, where he died June 6, 1847, leaving a wife and two children-W. T. and Matilda; the latter married Jasper McCracken. The mother married again, Aug. 2, 1854, to Jonathan Willitts, by whom she had one child- Francis A. She died May 2, 1870, having been a faithful member of the Presbyterian church. W. T. Stump attended school as much as, he could, in his younger days, and at the age of 19 began working at the carpenters' trade with Hugh Rogers, at Chesterville, which he continued eight years; and was married July 4, 1865, to Mary J., a daughter of William and Elizabeth (Smith) Bruce. Her father was born in Virginia, and her mother in Ohio. They had three children-Mary J., Lovinia E. and Mildred M. The parents attended the Baptist Church. Mr. Stump settled, after marriage, on 43 acres, owned now by Mason Howard; in 1869 he bought 70 acres, the present farm, of John Slater, and has improved the same, making it one of the finest farms in the country; he has since bought thirty-eight acres; he raises some fine sheep. Mrs. Stump qualified herself well for a mother by teaching in the school-room for nearly three years; she was born Oct. 22, 1845. They have had five children (one infant died unnamed)-Grant V., born Jan. 12, 1868; Alice, G. May, 15, 1872; Cora E., July 22, 1874; Leroy B., Jan. 8,1877. Mr. Stump is now serving his fifteenth year as Justice of the Peace; was Land Appraiser for 1880, served as School Director, and enlisted in Co. " A.," 20th O. V. I., being the second man to enlist from Chester Tp.; he also enlisted in Co. " F., " 136th 0. N. G.; is member of Chester Lodge, No. 204, I. 0. 0. F., and F. & A. M., at Sparta; he is a strict Republican; he and his wife are Presbyterians.

W. H. STRUBLE, farmer; P. O. Chesterville. He was born March 20, 1816, in Sussex Co., N. J. A portion of his younger days were spent in attending school in the old log cabins. His father, Richard, was a native of New Jersey, as was his mother, Elizabeth. They came to Ohio about 1828, and settled where Mrs. Levering now lives, buying of Mr. Dalrymple over 300 acres. The father died there about 1856, and was the father of W. H., Lucy A., Jacob, Peter, Daniel, Catharine, Marv, Nathaniel, Richard, and four deceased. W. H. was married in 1843, to Emily, a daughter of Robert and Marv (Smith) Love, the result being one child, Mary L. His wife died in 1845, and he was again married to Nancy Lanning, who died in 1867; and in 1869, he was married to Elizabeth, daughter of William and Mary (Arter) Pitt; her first husband was James Gilkeson, who died in the civil war. She had two daughters by this marriage: Belle and Kate; and by Mr. Struble she had one son, Pitt. Mr. Struble settled on the present farm in 1851, buying it of Byram. Leonard. It contains 100 acres of well-improved land, adapted to stock-raising, of which he makes a specialty. This farm was mostly obtained by his own labors. He has been Supervisor, Township Trustee and School Director; served as Delegate to township conventions, and always supports county enterprise. He and his wife are active members of the Presbyterian Church; he cast his first vote for Andrew Jackson, and has since strictly adhered to the Democratic ticket.

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JAMES STILLEY, farmer; P. O. Chesterville; was born Sept. 10, 1821, in Morrow Co., where he has remained; his father, John, was born Dec. 1, 1792, in Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania; and his mother, Marv Kirkland, in the same, in 1794. They were married there in 1813; the father came out in 1807, driving a team for his Uncle John, stopping for a short time, but soon returned, and at the age of 16 began boating on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers, continuing two years; he returned to Ohio in 1814, and bought 214 acres of land, a military tract. In 1818 he brought his family here, and spent the rest of his days. He was one of the first members of the Methodist Church; there was a class formed at his house. He was Justice of the Peace; he died June 25, 1878, and his wife died Nov. 8, 1867, and was a Methodist. Their children were-Tobias, Eliza, Jeremiah (dead), James, Ruth, Rebecca, Nancy, Mary, Sampson and Joel. James attended school some in the log school-house, and farmed. He was married Nov. 18, 1847, to Ann J., a daughter of David and Margaret (Pugh) Davis. They settled, after marriage, on the present farm of 107 acres; he has added thirty four and one-fourth acres, obtained entirely by their own labors; himself and son bought 160 acres of land in Kansas in 1880. This son, C. W., is their only child, and was born Feb. 7, 1849, and married Oct. 11, 1877, to Anna M., daughter of Noah and Margaret Melick; he has one child, Rebecca. Mr. Stilley has been connected with the Baptist Church since March 1, 1857, to which his wife has belonged since 1853. He cast his first vote for Harrison, and has since voted the Republican ticket.

OTIS SHURTLIFF, farmer; P. O. Chesterville; was born May 22, 1816, in Vermont; his parents, Otis and Lydia (Hinkley) Shurtliff, were natives of Massachusetts, and were Scotch Yankees. They moved to Vermont, and there the father died in 1830. The mother then returned to her native State, and there died about 1844, and was the mother of thirteen children: Hiram, Lucy, William, Clarissa, Otis, Lydia, Seth , Mary, Harmon, Ruth, Caroline, Henry and Samuel. The father was in the war of 1812. , Our subject was always energetic, attempting to carry out every act he began; when quite a boy, he was engaged in splitting a log and finding he was unable to sever it with the maul and wedge, applied some powder in an auger hole and touched it off with a coal of fire; he has since had but one eye, a splinter having struck him completely putting out the left eye. In 1835 he went to Panama, N. Y. and learned carpentering, which he continued for about twelve years, and during that time he served as Constable, and run a butcher shop a portion of the same. In 1855, he came with his brother William and his own family to Fredericktown, and remained there one year, and then farmed for J. L. Denman, for three years; and in 1863 bought four acres of his brother William, and has remained there since. His first marriage occurred May 12, 1842, in New York, to Cynthia A., daughter of Cyrenus and Rache Glass; by her he had five children-Cyrenus, Helen, Otis, Walter and Charles P. All survive. Walter is engineer on the Ft. Wayne & Chicago R. R. and Charles P. is brakesman on the same route; the other two boys are farmers; Helen married Wallace Gordon; he died; she again married a Mr. Mason; Mr. Shurtliff's wife died, April 18, 1872. He was again married in 1873 to Eleanor, a daughter of Joshua and Mary (Livingstone,) Ketcham. Her parents were born in York State, and her father died there; her mother came to Ohio in 1835, settling near Chesterville. Her mother married Edward Robinson. Mrs. Shurtliff was one of ten children-John, Joshua, James, Jane, Mary A., Eleanor, Sallie, Phoebe, Isabel and Charles, (M. E. minister, in Cincinnati). The rest that are living are farmers. Mrs. S. was formerly married in 1845, to David Ayres, by whom she had Carrington, who married Alice Thayer, and Alta L., who married Alvin Scott. Mrs. Shurtliff was born May 18, 1821, in Hebron, Washington Co., N. Y.; she has 45 acres adjoining his, all well improved. Mr. Shurtliff has been School Director, and once joined the Sons of Temperance; he voted first for the Whig party, and since for the Republican; his grandfather Shurtliff was a native of Rhode Island, and a noted tailor. The Mr. Robinson spoken of in this sketch was a Revolutionary soldier.

MRS. MARY A. THOMAS, widow; P. O. Sparta; was born in South Wales, Dec. 6, 1813, and came to this country with the rest of her father's family. Her father, David Davis, was born in England, and came to

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Baltimore July 3, 1820, with a family of two children; her mother, whose maiden name was Pugh, was born in Radnorshire, Wales. They moved to Pittsburg, and there, Sept. 17, 1828, the father died, leaving five children-Mary A., David P., Isabella, Thomas, and Anna. The mother was again married in Ohio, to Henry, a son of Henry George, Sr., by whom she had one child, Enoch P., who died June 4, 1866. Mrs. Thomas attended school in Baltimore, until about 14, and became very thorough in her studies, and at the age of 16 she began teaching school on the line between Delaware and Knox Co., her wages averaging from 75 cents to $1.121 per week. She was married Aug. 22, 1833, to Daniel J. Thomas. His parents, John D. and Lena Thomas, were born in Wales. Mrs. Thomas and her husband began life in a log cabin. Daniel worked on the Ohio canal at $7 per month, and split rails at $10 per month, and worked by the day for one bushel of wheat, and would take that to mill at Mt. Vernon. She would add to his means by making butter, and in 1834 she sold 16 pounds of butter for $1 and got 5 yards of muslin for the same; and in 1857 she sold 5 pounds of butter for $1, and got 16 yards of muslin for the same. All the hardships imaginable were endured by them. They had the following children: John D., born June 11, 1834, died Oct. 1, 1844; Margaret, born July 31, 1836, married W. Sweatland; Lena, born May 12, 1839; David D., born Feb. 17, 1842; Daniel G., born May 3, 1850. Her husband died April 21, 1867, and was a strict member of the Old School Baptist Church, in which he was Deacon for twenty-two years; he never missed a single meeting during his connection with the same. Mrs. Thomas also belongs to the same church, and has been a member for forty five years; she and her industrious husband made them a nice little home of 125 acres. Her son, D. G., has added 25 acres, making in all 150 acres of well-improved land; George married Belle Gilkison, a daughter of Mr. W. H. Struble, by whom he has one child, Ora, born Oct. 11, 1875. He is dealing in fine horses, buying and selling, in which he is successful, being an upright and honorable man.

SAMUEL J. TRUSDELL, farmer, P. O. Chesterville; is the son of Stephen and Rebecca (Bassett) Trusdell; his father was born in 1809, and mother in 1808, both in Sussex Co., N. J., where they were married in 1829, by Rev. Joseph L. Shafer; they emigrated from Newark N. J., via New York, Troy, and to Buffalo, and on lake Erie to Sandusky, and from there to Mansfield by railroad, then by team, landed in Chesterville in 1847, where the father engaged in carriage-making; here he made the first top buggy ever built in what is now Morrow Co. He also dealt somewhat in stock. He traded in horses for twenty-five years, and has driven herds from here to Newton, N. J. In 1874, he started a boot and shoe store in Cardington. Mrs. Trusdell died Jan. 30, 1874; he then sold his stock of goods, and has since retired from actual labor. He and wife have been members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, since 1830. Samuel J. was born. Jan. 26 1837, and was married in 1858, to Susannah, daughter of J. L. Denman, whose sketch appears elsewhere; he began the livery business in Fredericktown, under the firm name of Trusdell & Mann. In one year Mann withdrew and in the latter part of 1865, Samuel bought six acres of the present little farm of 20 acres, of J. L. Denman, and has improved the same, and now enjoys one of the finest little homes in the county. They have three children-Rebecca E., Nellie S. and Mary A. The father of Stephen was John and the mother Catharine Struble. The grandfather Trusdell was Fife Major in the Revolutionary War. The grandparents Struble were from Germany. Samuel is breeding fine Abdallah horses. He now possesses one of the finest horses in the State; we mention that he took the first premiums twice, at the State fair, also two second premiums at the same. He is a dark bay, with black points, sixteen hands high, and weighs 1,200 pounds. No horse in the State has a better pedigree. Mr. and Mrs. Trusdell are members of the Baptist Church, at Chesterville.

J. W. WILLIAMS, Physician and Surgeon; Chesterville; has been a prominent physician at Chesterville for fourteen years; he was born in Perry Co., Ohio, Dec. 25, 1839; here he attended school in a log cabin, his father carrying him to and fro on his back; in 1849, his parents came to Lincoln Tp., Morrow Co., where they still reside. Mr. Williams manifested considerable ability, and his parents sent him to school at Mt. Hesper and Mt

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Gilead, at the age of 21, he entered the office of Dr. Beebe, at Mt. Gilead, and read medicine for one summer; he then read with Dr. J. W. Russell, of Mt. Vernon, for two years, in the meantime teaching during the winter, three years afterward he attended the Ohio Medical College at Cincinnati, and thence to Ann Arbor, Mich., where he graduated March 29, 1865; he began practicing at Chesterville, where he has since been engaged , and is having a lucrative practice. He was married May 3, 1866, to Mary, daughter of Dr. H. G. and Jane H. (Gordon) Main; her father was born Oct. 9, 1820; her mother was born in the State of New York. The father graduated at Willoughby (Ohio) College, in 1845, and came to Chesterville in -1846, and formed a partnership with S. M. Hewitt for five years, and practiced here since, except two years, when he was in Woodbury; he died Feb. 23, 1865; her mother is still living; both of her parents united with the Presbyterian Church; Mrs. Williams was born March 21, 1848, and was one of four children-Mary E., Ella G., Fred G. and Anna B. They have one child-Jennie, born Nov. 16, 1871. Mr. Williams has been Township Treasurer. and is a member of the Chester Lodge No. 238, A. F. and A. M., also, of No. 204, I. O. O. F.; in the latter, he has held nearly all offices.. He is one of the leading Democrats of the county; he and his wife are members of the Presbyterian Church.

REV. E. G. WOOD, Chesterville; was born in Tyringham, Berkshire Co., Mass., June 14, 1814; his father, Elias V., was born in Connecticut and emigrated to Kenton, Hardin Co., this State, in 1856. He was a soldier in the war of 1812. He had eight children by Sarah Doud - E. G., A. V., Silvester M., Esther L., Louisa M., Delia A., Eliza C., and an infant who died unnamed. The father was a Congregationalist and the mother a Baptist. Mr. Wood remained with his parents until 3 years old, and then lived with his grandparents, Doud. At the age of 34, he returned to the parental roof, and soon afterwards began learning carpentering, continuing the same until 20 years old, when. he began attending school at Guilford Academy, New York; afterward he pursued his studies at Meadville College, Pa. In 1837 he was married to Maria L., a daughter of William V. and Susan (Stone) Havens. Her parents were natives of Vermont; they settled, after marriage, in Loraine Co., this State, where Mr. Wood entered the ministry in the service of the Baptist Church, and continued the same until 1865, when he abandoned it on account of ill health. He has had three children-Julius V., married Etty J. Joy, and enlisted in Co. "C", 96th 0. V. I.; was wounded at Grand Coteau, Louisiana, which resulted in the loss of an arm; he was commissioned Postmaster at this place in 1864, which office he has faithfully attended to, and in connection with the same has carried on a first class drug business, and since added a full line of notions, fancy goods, groceries, oils and paints. He has two children: Edwin J. and Adelbert L., the second child of Rev. Mr. Wood was Lucius, deceased 1869, also Addie W., married to James M. Guthrie, Baptist minister, now in Pennsylvania. Mr. Wood votes the Republican ticket. He claims to have organized the first Baptist Church in Delaware, Ohio.