PAGE - 488 - BLANK (RETURN TO THE TITLE PAGE) PAST AND PRESENT OF MUSKINGUM COUNTY - 489 to his ambition and industry—his dominant qualities. He found the opportunities he sought in the freedom and appreciation in this growing portion of the western country and to-day he is at the head of one of the great productive industries of his adopted city, having won his success through the utilization of opportunity, the careful management of business affairs and through the methods of the pioneer that have led him into large and successful undertakings. Though born across the water he is thoroughly American in thought and feeling and is patriotic and sincere in his love for the the stars and stripes. FORRES T. KEARNS. Forres T. Kearns, a prominent farmer and stockman of Falls township. was born in Morgan county, Ohio, April 14, 1857, and is a son of John and Keziah ( Bell) Kearns, the former a native of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, while the latter was born in the Keystone state and both were presentatives of old families there. Her grandther Bell was taken captive by the Indians but afterward succeeded in making his escape and he journeyed through the forest he lived upon nison until he reached home. John Kearns as reared to farm life and was identified with agricultural interests until 1849, when attracted the discovery of gold in California, he crossed e plains to the Pacific coast and was engaged in lining for three years on the north fork of the merican river. He then returned to New York v way of the Isthmus route and again made his ay to Pennsylvania. Soon afterward he was married and in 1855 he came with his wife to Ohio, purchasing a half interest in two hundred acres of land in Morgan county, Ohio. About 1865 he purchased a part of the farm now owned his sons. which place is situated on the Licking river, about four miles northwest of ZanesviIle. He was a successful agriculturist, his practical methods and painstaking care producing excellent results in the raising of crops and of stock. His political allegiance was given to the republican party and he served as trustee of Falls township for two terms. His death occurred September 19, 1898, and his widow still resides upon the old homestead, at the age of seventy-two years, with her two children, Forres T. and Grant. Mr. Kearns of this review was a public-school student in Falls township until he had mastered principles of learning therein taught. Reading, observation and experience have kept him in touch with modern thought and he is to-day a well informed man, practical in his business and successful in his operations. He is a member of the Kansas City Live Stock Exchange, having spent some years in the live-stock business whereby prosperity has come to him. He is now engaged in the operation of the home farm, comprising seventy-three acres, and the estate also includes one hundred and twenty acres adjoining, while Forres T. Kearns likewise owns a tract of twenty-eight acres in Falls township devoted to general farming and stock-raising. He has eight acres which are given to the cultivation of strawberries, plums and peaches and his fruit crop adds materially to his income each year. Mr. Kearns exercises his right of franchise in support of the men and measures of the republican party and for the past four years he has been a trustee of Falls township, being prompt and faithful in the discharge of his duties. In all matters of citizenship he is wide-awake and progressive. desiring the advancement of his community and county in harmony with ideas of improvement, while' in hi's own career he keeps in touch with modern business methods and is to-day enjoying the profits of well directed labor. E. E. Grant, who resides on the old homestead and is in partnership with his brother Forres T., was married in 1895, to Miss Emma Burgess. They have three children, Elmer B., May E. and John H. In politics he is a republican. CALEB BUKER. Among the men once active in agricultural pursuits in Muskingum county who have been called from this life is numbered Caleb Buker. He was born in Otsego, Ohio, April 12, 1845. and was a son of Alpha and Elizabeth (Strait) Buker, the former a native of Maine and the latter of the state of New York. In the early years of this residence in Ohio the father engaged in teaching school and did much to advance the early educational development of this part of the state. Later he became proprietor of a hotel in Otsego, conducting it successfully for a long period, and he formed a wide acquaintance while thus engaged. Subsequently he turned his attention to agricultural pursuits and the last years of his life were devoted to the tilling of the soil. His death occurred on his home farm in 1885. Caleb Buker was reared in his native town and at the usual age entered the public schools wherein he continued his studies until he had mastered the common branches of English learning and was well equipped for life's practical and responsible duties. He watched with interest the progress of events which culminated in the Civil war and when only eighteen years of age he 490 - PAST AND PRESENT OF MUSKINGUM COUNTY. offered his services to his country as a defender of the Union cause, enlisting on the 29th of September, 1863, as a member of Company F, Seventy-eighth Ohio Infantry, with which he served for twenty-two months, being mustered out on the 11th of July, 1865. He participated in some very important movements and engagements of the army, including the seige of Vicksburg and the celebrated march under Sherman to the sea. On southern battle-fields he displayed the valor and loyalty that would have been creditable to a veteran of twice his years and with most courageous spirit he defended the old flag until it was triumphantly planted in the capital of the Southern Confederacy. When the war was over and the country no longer needed his services Mr. Buker returned to his home and on the 6th of February, 1868, he was united in marriage to Miss Eliza Jane Schroyer, a daughter of Christopher and Rosanna (Werts) Schroyer. Her father was born in Pennsylvania, December 18, 1798, and her mother's birth occurred in Virginia, May 28, 1806. They came to Ohio about 1815 with their respective parents and settled in the neighborhood in which Mrs. Bilker now resides. There Mr. Schroyer carried on general agricultural pursuits, working earnestly and persistenly year after year and investing his surplus capital in more land until he became the owner of about seven hundred acres, constituting very valuable realty holdings. His political views accorded with democratic principles and he was one of the leading and influential residents of his community. He died April 20, 1867, while his wife passed away just twenty-two years later on the 10th of April, 1889. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Bilker was blessed with four children : Clarence 0., born October 21, 1868. married Nancy J. Gaumer and is a farmer residing in Adams township ; Clifton, born February 28, 1870, died December 8. 1872 ; Bernice O.. born January 12, 1874, is the wife of Elmer Sandel and lives near her motherls home : Nellie O., born October 3. 1883. is the wife of Charles Sarbaugh, a resident farmer of Adams township. It was on the 12th of April, 1900. that Caleb Buker was called to his final rest. He had been a republican and though he never sought or desired office he kept well informed on the questions and issues of the day. He belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of Plainfield. was a member of the Baptist church and in all life’s relations was faithful to duty, so that he left his family an untarnished name as well as a comfortable competence. His memory is yet enshrined in the hearts of many who knew him and his name is now on the roll of Muskingum county’s honored dead. Mrs. Buker, still surviving her husband, resides about three and a half miles from Adamsville and her Christian faith is indicated by her membership in the Lutheran church. She owns one hundred acres of land, which under her supervision is cultivated, the place being devoted to general farming and stock-raising. She has seventeen head of cattle upon the place and considerable fruit and the products of the fields and the orchards add each year a desirable fund to her income. She displays in the management of the property excellent business ability and while her womanly qualities win her friends and make her a social favorite she at the same time possesses the executive force and keen insight of a good business woman. WILLIAM H. LONGSHORE. William H. Longshore, a well-known farmer of Wayne township, has spent his entire life in Muskingum county, his birth having occurred in Brush Creek township, March 29, 1869. His father, Perry Longshore, was also a native of Brush Creek township and was a son of Thomas Longshore, whose birth occurred in the same locality—a fact which indicates that the family have been residents of this part of the state from pioneer days and as the years have gone by and generation has succeeded generation the representatives of the family bore an active and helpful part in business affairs and in the work of public progress. Perry Longshore was united in marriage to Miss Mary A. Harrop, a native of Muskingum county and a daughter of James Harrop, who was born in Virginia. He followed the occupation of farming in order to provide for his family and died when his son William was but four years of age. William H. Longshore was then reared by his maternal grandfather in Harrison township, remaining with him until nineteen years of age, during which time lie gained intimate knowledge of farm work in all its departments and at the same time mastered the branches of English learning taught in the public schools. On leaving home he operated a sawmill and later he purchased one and engaged in the manufacture of lumber on his own account. He still owns a sawmill and actively followed that business until purchasing his present farm six years ago. His place comprises fifty acres of rich and arable land near the city limits of Zanesville and coal underlies the place. He carries on general agricultural pursuits, cultivating the cereals best adapted to the soil and climate, and also raises good grades of stock, and everything, about his place is kept in good condition, the fences and buildings being always in repair. while the fields are cultivated by the latest improved machinery: PAGE - 491 - PICTURE OF WILLIAM H. LONGSHORE PAGE - 492 - BLANK PAST AND PRESENT OF MUSKINGUM COUNTY - 493 Mr. Longshore was married August 3, 1885, to Miss Loretta Trout, a native of Harrison township, and they have three interesting children : Clarence, Olive and Silvie. The parents hold membership in the Methodist Episcopal church and Mr. Longshore is a republican. He is serving as treasurer of Wayne township, having been elected by a majority of thirty-five in a township which normally gives a strong democratic majority. He is a self-made man whose success is attributable entirely to his own efforts and his life has been characterized by earnest and persistent toil that has eventually won him a competence. NIXON STEWART. Nixon Stewart, whose home on section 18. Adams township, stands in the midst of a well cultivated and improved farm, was born May 14, 1842, in Adams township, his parents being John and Mary ( Blair) Stewart. The father was a native of Great Britain and was born August 31, 1804, while his death occurred on the 7th of April, 1876. He was a son of James Stewart, who was horn October 7, 1770, and died October 27, 1833. He arrived in Muskingum county in 1820, his son John was but sixteen years of age, and settled in Adams township. John Stewart was reared amid the conditions of frontier life and after arriving at years of maturity he wedded Miss Mary Blair, who leas born September 10, 1815. and was of Scotch- Irish lineage, her parents having come from the old country to America. As the years passed Mr. Stewart prospered in his farming undertakings nd eventually owned two hundred acres of rich and well improved land. He had seven children. Nixon Stewart was educated in the common schools and remained at home for two years, fter which he devoted some time to the ministry, working in the church in Hanover and Londenderry. He then went west and afterward to oncord, Norwich and Zanesville, and subsequently he returned to his present place of residence. His life has ever been upright and honorable, in keeping with his professions as a member of the church, and his example is in many respects worthy of emulation. On the 15th of November, 1865, Mr. Stewart as united m marriage to Miss Mary Ann hroyer who was born May 11, 1845. in Salem wnship, a daughter of Christian and Rosanna Wertz) Shroyer, the former a native of Pennylvania and the latter of Virginia. They became residents of Ohio about 1815. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart have become the parents of three children : Ora Eva, who was born September 26, 1867, is the wife of John B. Yaw, weighmaster at the mines in Gloucester, Ohio. They have two children, Otto V., born June 9, 1889, and William R., born December 11, 1897, both at home. Hattie Edda, born July 9, 1869, is the wife of C. C. Ridgeway, a farmer, living at Conesville, Ohio. They have five children, Florence M., born November I, 1890; Oneta P., born Angust 19, 1893 ; Cecil M., born November 30, 1895 ; Olive L., born in September, 1901 ; and a little girl born June 7, 1905. Earl M., born July 7, 1871, was graduated at St. Joseph, Missouri, in 1899, and at Baltimore, Maryland, in 1900, and is now successfully practicing medicine at Imperial, Nebraska. He married Hallie Shew, of Clinton, Illinois, June 8, 1905. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart own a farm of ninety acres about four miles north of Adamsville and he is devoting his attention to general agricultural pursuits, having placed his land under a high state of cultivation and equipped it with modern improvements. In his political views he is a republican and at the time of the Civil war 'espoused the Union cause, enlisting in September, 1862, as a member of Company E, Ninety-seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry, with which he served until he was sent to the hospital, where he was afterward discharged on account of physical disability in 1863. He suffered from lung trouble in March and as he did not recover his health he was granted a discharge and returned home. He now receives a pension. He participated in the battle of Perryville and in 1864 he again enlisted for one hundred days' service, becoming a member of Company G, One hundred and Sixtieth Ohio Infantry. He \vas a member of the Home Guards and was at Martinsburg, Virginia, and Maryland Heights. Mr. Stewart is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic and both he and Mrs. Stewart hold membership in the Methodist Episcopal church. They enjoy in large measure the esteem and good will of many friends and have a wide and favorable acquaintance in Muskingum county. WILLIAM E. THOMAS. William E. Thomas, who is employed in the rolling mill of Zanesville, is also connected with the agricultural interests of the county, owning a farm of twenty-nine acres near the city, on which he is successfully engaged in the raising of fruit and poultry. His home is in Washington township and his place is well improved. He is a native of the state of New York, born March 20, 1864, and his parents were Charles H. and Sarah (Westwood) Thomas, the former a native of England, whence he came with his parents to 494 - PAST AND PRESENT OF MUSKINGUM COUNTY. the United States in his boyhood days. He was reared in New York and was there married to Miss Sarah Westwood, a native of that state. Under the paternal roof William E. Thomas spent his boyhood days and his first employment was in carrying the mail. Later he worked in a mill and has been engaged in similar labor to the present time, being now employed in the sheet mill in Zanesville. He came to Ohio when twenty-four years of age, but later spent three years in Pennsylvania, at the end of which time he returned to Zanesville, in February, 1902, and has since been connected with the rolling mill of this city. This does not represent all of his business activity, however, for he is the owner of twenty-nine acres of land in Washington township, just northeast of the city, on which he raises fruit and poultry, having seven acres planted to fruit. He is meeting with success as a horticulturist and the products of his orchards and vines find a ready sale on the market, while his labors in raising Plymouth Rock chickens also add materially to his yearly income. Mr. Thomas was married to Miss Debra Coss, a native of Martin’s Ferry, Ohio, and they have two children, Howard and Russel 0. Mr. Thomas votes with the republican party and socially is connected with the Foresters and the Masonic fraternity, in which he has taken the degrees of lodge and chapter. He and his wife now have an attractive home in Washington township, there extending generous hospitality to their many friends, and this property is the indication of his busy life, as all that he possesses has been acquired through his own labors. GEORGE F. YOUNG. Business interests have undergone marked changes within the past quarter of a century. This is an age of gigantic enterprises and at the head of manifold business concerns are men of marked energy, having the power to recognize and utilize opportunities accurately, solve intricate business problems and to shape existing conditions until they prove resultant factors in winning success. George F. Young. of Zanesville, possesses the typical American spirit that has led to the rapid growth and development of the middle west along commercial and industrial lines. He is to-day secretary and manager of the Roseville Pottery Company and m this connection controls one of the great productive industries of his adopted city. Mr. Young was born in Washington county, Ohio. in 1863. His father. Theobald Young, was a native of Germany and in 185o came to the United States, settling at Lower Salem, Ohio. He is a blacksmith by trade and for many years followed that pursuit but is now living retired at the age of seventy-four years. At the time of the Civil war he joined the home guard, organized to protect the state against the invasion of Morgan and his men. He belongs to the Odd Fellows society and his religious connection is with the German Lutheran church. He married Dora Zumbro, also a native of the fatherland, having been brought to America by her parents, who located near Whipple, Washington county, Ohio. She, too, was a member of the German Lutheran church and died in that faith in 1897, at the age of sixty-three years. In the family were six children. George F. Young, the third in order of birth, acquired his education in the schools of his native county and afterward engaged successfully in teaching for four years. He came to Zanesville in 1884 and here pursued, a course in a business college, after which he accepted a position of bookkeeper with the Singer Manufacturing Company, acting in that capacity for six years. In 1892 he became general manager for the Roseville Pottery Company at Roseville. Ohio. He was soon afterward chosen to the office of secretary and at the close of the first year was made secretary and treasurer. He remained in Roseville until 1898, when he came to Zanesville, the plant of the company having been removed to this city. They had purchased the plant of the Clark Stoneware Company and the same year that of the Midland Pottery Company at Roseville. These plants were then enlarged and improved, being equipped with the latest machinery known to the trade. In 1901 the Muskingum Stoneware Company's plant was added and the Roseville Pottery now controls and operates four different plants under the present firm style. Each has its superintendent and altogether the employes of the company number three hundred and twenty- five. A large line of pottery ware is manufactured, the most famous kind being perhaps the Rozane art ware. They also manufacture the ox-blood red rouge flambe art ware, which, up to the time they placed their ware upon the market was considered a lost art, the methods of manufacture being unknown since the time the Chinese manufactured a similar ware centuries ago. It is made by only one other concern in the world at this time. In addition to these the firm manufactures several distinct art lines, including vases, jardinieres; pedestals and other ornaments. They also manufacture utility ware, including pitchers, bowls, toilet sets and cooking utensils. The capacity of the plant is such that the sales amount to about five hundred thousand dollars each year and the output is sent to all parts of the United States, Canada, the West Indies and Mexico. The company was incorporated PAST AND PRESENT OF MUSKINGUM COUNTY - 495 January 4, 1892, under the title of the Roseville Pottery Company with the following officers : Charles F. Allison, now of California, president : J. F. Weaver, of Roseville, vice president : George F. Young, secretary and general manager : and Thomas Brown, treasurer. On the board of directors in addition to the officers are J. L. Pugh, of Zanesville, and J. N. Owens, of Roseville. At the time of the organization the capital stock was twenty-five thousand dollars but this has been increased three times to forty thousand, one hundred thousand and three hundred thousand, the last named sum being the authorized capital at the present date. George B. Emerson. of Salesville, Ohio, is now president ; J. F. Weaver, of Roseville, vice president ; George F. Young, secretary, treasurer and general manager ; while the following gentlemen are on the board of directors : J. F. Cole, of South Bend, Indiana : Samuel T. Turpin. of Brooklyn, New York ; J. W. Baker, of Frazeysburg, Ohio ; and J. L. Pugh, of Zanesville. In 1883 Mr. Young was married to Miss Anna M. Twiggs, a native of Lower Salem, Ohio. They have two children : Leota Frances, who is now attending St. Agnes School in Albany. New York: and Russell T., who is a high school student in Zanesville. The parents are members of the Second Street Methodist Episcopal church and Mr. Young has fraternal relations with the Knights of Pythias, the Modern Woodmen of America and the Masonic fraternity, being both a Knight Templar and a Mystic Shriner. His apolitical allegiance was given to the democratic party until 1893, since which time he has supported the republican party. In business affairs Mr. Young is energetic. prompt and notably reliable. Tireless energy, keen perception, honesty of purpose and a genius for devising and xecuting the right thing at the right time, joined o every day common sense, are his chief charqcteristics. Justice has ever been maintained in is relations to patrons and employes. He has !en watchful of all the details of his business and of the indications pointing toward prosperity and from the beginning of his connection with e Roseville Pottery Company has had an abiding faith in the ultimate success of the enterperise, which to-day is one of the leading productive concerns of Zanesville. C. W. ESCHMAN. C. W. Eschman, a representative of agriculral interests in Muskingum county, was born Dresden, October 31, 1851. His father, Haron Eschman, was born in 1814, in what was en Prussia, but is now Westphalia. In his native land he married Miss Fredericka Schulte, who was born in the same neighborhood, in 1818. Crossing the Atlantic to the new world they took up their abode near the Muskingum bottom in 1838. The voyage to the United States had been made in a sailing vessel and they were six weeks upon the sea. Landing at Baltimore they proceeded at once to Cleveland, Ohio, and thence by canal to Dresden. Mr. Eschman began working by the day on the dam as watchman and he sat on the abutment and drilled the holes that hold the clevis where the rollers are to hold the bridge. He afterward worked in a distillery in Dresden owned by J. S. Crane and occupied other positions, buying hogs for the distillery. He afterward purchased a team and began work on the Panhandle Railroad and when his mechanical skill and persistent industry had secured him a small sum of money he made investment in a farm in Adams township that is now owned by J. Darner. He afterward purchased the farm upon which C. W. Eschman now lives and there he spent his remaining days, his death occurring March 4, 1881, while his wife died October 12. 1889. They are the parents of four sons and five daughters, of whom two daughters and one son are deceased. The brothers of our subject are : M. W., who resides near the Muskingum river : and H. H. Eschman, who is a shoe dealer of Dresden. C. W. Eschman mastered the branches of learning taught in the common schools and remained with his father until the lattersis death. As a companion and helpmate for life’s journey lie chose Miss Mary Akeroyd, whom he wedded February 4, 1897. She is a daughter of William and Margaret (Oder) Akeroyd. Her father came from England and was a druggist and lumber merchant, who also engaged in bridge-building. He maintained his home in Dresden and his business interests are still carried on there although he passed away in 1876, his widow, a native of Muskingum county, still surviving. In their family were seven children, two living, the son being- William Akeroyd. who is conducting the old drug store his father established in Dresden. At the time of his marriage Mr. Eschman located on a farm and he now owns one hundred and sixty acres of bottom and hill land about a half mile from Dresden. The soil is very productive and he therefore annually harvests large crops. He is systematic in all that he under.- takes and carries forward to successful completion any business transaction which claims his attention. He is thoroughly reliable and his success is therefore well merited. Mr. Eschman is a republican in his political views and for three terms has Served as township trustee, while for 496 - PAST AND PRESENT OF MUSKINGUM COUNTY. a similar period he was treasurer, the duties of these offices being discharged with promptness and fidelity. He belongs to the Odd Fellows lodge at Dresden, and is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, while his wife belongs to the Presbyterian church. They are widely and favorably known for their genuine worth and many excellent traits of character, and deserve mention with the representative people of Madison township. SYLVESTER W. HOFFMAN Sylvester W. Hoffman, at the head of one of the leading productive industries of Zanesville, being now in the construction of concrete blocks for building purposes, was born in Columbus, Ohio, in 1857. His father, John Hoffman. was a native of Germany, and came to the United States in 1845, establishing his home in Columbus, Ohio. He was a lawyer by profession and had a very extensive clientage among the German-American citizens of Columbus. He married Miss Mary E. Ranney, who was born in Connecticut and was of English lineage. In his religious faith he was a Unitarian, while his wife held membership in the Methodist Episcopal church. Politically he was a democrat up to the time of the Civil war, when he joined the ranks of the republican party, which was the mainstay of the Union. At one time he served as recorder of Franklin county, Ohio. He died in 1894, at the age of seventy-eight years, while his wife passed away in the fall of 1904, also when seventy-eight years of age. Sylvester W. Hoffman, the third in a family of seven children, began his education in the pubqlic schools and advanced through successive grades until he had completed the high school course by graduation. He is also a graduate of the Scranton School of Correspondence, in which he took a complete civil engineering course. For a time he conducted a pleasure boat-house and subsequently turned his attention to the business of concrete construction, being engaged in that line in Columbus until 1887, when he came to Zanesville, to superyise, under the United States engineers, the construction of concrete work on the -Muskingum river. In this work he continued for fourteen years, and in Iwo he took up his abode permanently in Zanesville, where he has since been contractor for concrete construction. In 1p4 he began the construction of concrete blocks for building purposes and has recently erected a large factory at the corner of Jewett Drive and Arthur street. This is fifty by one hundred feet and is built of cement blocks. l le takes contracts for Eying pavements and has the largest business in his line in Zanesville. He also makes a special line of concrete work such as caps, sills and water tables, in fact all sorts of concrete work to take the place of stone. In 1884 Mr. Hoffman was married to Miss Catherine Emerick, who was born in Hebron, Ohio, in 1868, and is a daughter of Thomas Emerick, who was a soldier of the Civil war, and being captured, was confined in Libby prison. Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman have become the parents of six children, all daughters, namely : Louise, Leontine, Grace, Catherine and Edith. The parents hold membership in the Methodist Episcopal church and Mr. Hoffman affiliates with the Odd Fellows and Masons, while his political views and vote uphold the men and measures of the republican party. Mr. Hoffman has made good use of his opportunities, has prospered from year to year ; has conducted all business matters carefully and successfully, and in all his acts displays an aptitude for successful management. He has not permitted the accumulation of a competence to effect in any way his actions toward those less successful than he, and has always a cheerful word and pleasant smile for all with whom he conies in contact. FRANCIS A. HEENAN. Francis A. Heenan, the owner of a fine farm in Washington township, was born in this township, January 26, 1840, a Son of James and Charlotte (Willmotte) Heenan, both natives of England, in which country their marriage was cele brated. They came to America in the spring of 1831 and in September of that year arrive in Muskingum county, where the father purchased a part of the farm upon which Francis Heenan now resides, adding to his original property until he had sixty-seven acres, which h placed under a high state of cultivation, fertile fields yielding him rich crops. He was a whig in his political views until after the dissolution of the party, when he joined the ranks of th democracy. His religious faith was that of th Catholic church and he died therein at the age of eighty-six years and five months, while hi wife passed away at the age of seventy-two year Francis A. Heenan is the only surviving member of a family of eight children. He was educated in the public schools of his native township received ample training in the work of the field and prior to his father’s death took charge of the old homestead farm upon which he yet resides. The place comprises sixty-seven acre of as rich land as can be found in the county all is pleasantly and conveniently located about three PAGE - 497 - SYLVESTER W. HOFFMAN PAGE - 498 - BLANK PAST AND PRESENT OF MUSKINGUM COUNTY - 499 miles northeast of the courthouse. He utilizes progressive methods of farming and has secured the latest improved machinery to facilitate the work of the fields until the farm now returns a good income annually from the sale of the crops. On the 26th of May, 1866, Mr. Heenan was married to Miss Sarah Hague, who was born in Zanesville and is a daughter of Thornton Hague, also a native of this county, while his father was one of the pioneer settlers that came to Ohio from Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Heenan have become the parents of four children : Alfred F., James T., William B. and Mary. Mr. Heenan votes with the democratic party and upon its ticket has been called to several local offices, haying served for fifteen years as trustee of his township, as treasurer for four years and as a member of the school board for fifteen years. He and his family are communicants of St. Thomas Catholic church, and are widely and favorably known in the community where they have long resided. ALBERT B. SLATER. Albert B. Slater, who follows farming in Adams township, is a native son of this township. born April 22, 1860. He is a grandson of Anthony Slater, who was a soldier of the war of 1812 and joined the army on the day that the British burned the capitol at Washington. He was in Baltimore during the attack and siege of that city and at Fort Henry and was with the advance guards of the American army when the _British landed there. Following the close of the war Mr. Slater came to Ohio, in 1816, settling on what is now Covertson farm in Washington township but a year later he took up his abode upon a farm in Adams township upon which he and his wife spent their remaining days. Their nearest neighbor was three or four miles away and they had to go to Zanesville, a distance of eighteen miles, in order to obtain mill products and secure their mail. They made the first permanent settlement in Adams township. which was then a part of Monroe township and which in 1824 was set off from Monroe and Madison townships and named in honor of John Quincy Adams, who was then a candidate for he presidency. Mr. Slater was active and influential in community affairs and served as the first justice of the peace of Adams township, in which position he was retained for twenty-one consecutive years, discharging his duties with marked fairness and impartiality. On one occasion he was democratic candidate for county commissioner but the whigs elected their candidates that year. On the 3d of July, 1878, his wife died, at the age of eighty-five years. Their married life had covered a period of sixty-six years and for sixty-one years they had resided upon one farm. They held membership in the New Hope Lutheran church. Mr. Slater was a man of superior intelligence and retentive memory and retained his mental and physical vigor until within two years of his death. Harrison V. Slater, son of Anthony Slater, was born January 2, 1828, in the little log cabin which his father had built upon the home farm in Adams township. Later a hewed log house was erected and in that he spent many years. His education was acquired in one of the old log schoolhouses common in pioneer days and after putting aside his text-books he turned his attention to agricultural pursuits. When twenty- four years of age he was married, on the 16th of October, 1851, to Miss Jane Walker. who was born December 8, 1832, a daughter of Joseph and Margaret Alice (Hammond) Walker. The Walker family is of Irish lineage and was established in America by the great-grandfather of Joseph Walker, who was a native of Ireland and became a soldier of the Revolutionary war. Robert Walker, the father, was a millwright. Colonel Joseph Walker was a native of Washington county, Virginia, born June to, 1799. He received his military title as an officer of the Ohio militia. He removed to this state when it was largely a pioneer district, establishing his home in Monroe township, "Muskingum county, where he engaged in tanning and also in farming. Albert B. Slater acquired his education in the Young America school and remained at home until twenty-three years of age. He then removed to the farm upon which he was born, working with his father who there remained for nine years, when he removed to his present place of residence in Adams township. He now owns eighty acres of land, conveniently situated about three and a half miles north of Adamsville, and to the cultivation and improvement of this property he devotes his energies. He carries on general farming and is meeting with a fair measure of success. As a companion and helpmate for life's journey Mr. Slater chose Miss Eliza J. Cowden, who was born November 17, 1861, and gave to him her hand in marriage in 1882. She is a daughter of Robert and Caroline (Stewart) Cowden. Her grandfather, John Cowden, was a native of Ireland, while her grandmother, who bore the maiden name of Ann McCormick, was from Scotland. Robert Cowden was born in 1832, and is now living in Monroe township and his wife, whose birth occurred in 1835, also survives. He is a farmer in Monroe township and owns three hundred and forty acres of land. Mr. and Mrs. 500 - PAST AND PRESENT OF MUSKINGUM COUNTY Slater have one son, Charles Clement, who was born July 9, 1883, and was educated in the Young America school and at Concord College. He is now at home, assisting in the operation of the farm. The parents and son are members of the Fairview Methodist Episcopal church and Mr. Slater is a democrat, who for three years served as trustee of his township and is now occupying the position at the present time. He has also been supervisor and school director. His life has been active, useful and upright and he is meeting with a fair measure of success in his undertakings. He is also a worthy representative of an honored pioneer family and his worth is widely acknowledged by many friends. MARTIN ECKELBERRY. Martin Eckelberry, whose farm of two hundred and eighty-seven acres is situated on section, Madison township, about seven miles from Dresden and five miles from Adamsville, is accounted one of the practical, enterprising and highly respected agriculturists of his locality. He was born in Guernsey county, Ohio, January 2, 1839, and is descended from Pennsylvania ancestry, his paternal grandfather having come from the Keystone state to Ohio, where he followed the occupation of farming. Henry Eckelberry, father of Martin Eckelberry, was born near Sonora, Muskingum county, and spent the greater part of his life in this locality, but died in Guernsey county, Ohio, in 1845. His wife bore the maiden name of Margaret Wilson. Having lost his father when only about six years of age, Martin Eckelberry was brought to Adams township, Muskingum county, where he was reared by his brother-in-law, Charles Beck, with whom he lived for eleven years. He attended the common schools of the neighborhood to some extent, but his opportunities for securing an education were meager. When he was twenty-two years of age he enlisted for service in the Union army, joining Company F, Second Regiment of West Virginia Cavalry, on the 8th of September, 1861. They could not be equipped here, so were recruited from the Seventh Ohio Regiment and were sent to West Virginia, where equipments were furnished by the latter state and the men were mustered in as a West Virginia regiment. Mr. Eckelberry served for three years, ten months and twenty days and was honorably discharged July 4, 1865. He was often where the leaden hail fell thickest and again was stationed on the lonely picket line, but wherever duty called he was found faithful and true and he was a worthy member of the great army which preserved the Union. He took part in many important engagements, including the battles of Lewisburg, Lafayetteville (where Lightburn retreated), Fisherls Hill, Winchester; Martinsburg, Newtown, Charlottesville, Sailor’s Creek, Five Forks, and Appomattox, thus operating largely in Virginia. It was this regiment of cavalry. that cut off Leesis retreat when he left Richmond: and thus closed the last gap whereby he might have made his escape. When the regiment was at Witheville their colonel was shot through the lungs, but he afterward recovered. Following the secession of hostilities and his return to the north, Mr. Eckelberry engaged in farming upon land belonging to his father-in-law. He had been married while home on a furlough, on the 18th of February, 1864, to Miss Lois E. King, who was born December 13, 1845, in this county, and is a daughter of George and Elizabeth (Drumond) King. In 1839 her father was employed as a farm hand and her mother as a maid upon the farm which they afterward owned. Her father was the eldest son of Patrick King, and was born in Huntington county Pennsylvania, September 4, 1815, but came to Muskingum county, Ohio, with his parents his youth and spent his entire life upon a farm When he attained the age of twenty years he started out to make his way in the world an for some time thereafter lived in Washington township, but later removed to Madison town ship, where he accumulated a good property, developing a fine farm of about six hundred acre During the first sixteen years of his active business career Ile rented land, but in that time through his economy and industry, he secure the capital that enabled him to purchase a far and as the years advanced he added to his property until he was one of the large land-owners of the county. The old farm homestead is still in possession of his children and is one of the most valuable tracts of land in the Muskingum valley, the soil being rich and fertile, so that yields excellent crops. In 1841 he was unite in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Drumond, a daughter of one of the old and prominent settlers this part of the state, and reared a family of nine children: Mrs. Cordelia Shire, of Kansas, t eldest of the family, returned home to attend the funeral of her brother and here died October 1 1891 ; Mrs. Eckelberry, is the second in order birth ; Mary and Lafayette, both died in 185 Serena C.. is now Mrs. Norman, of Zanesville, Thomas 0., is a farmer of Madison township Australia, died in 1885; Nebraska, died in 1891 and Utah, died in 1860. The father depart this life December 8, 1891, and the mother’s death occurred in 1895. Mr. King and his family he membership in tbe Methodist Protestant church and during the many years of his residence this part of the state he was known as a public PAGE - 501 - MR. AND MRS. MARTIN ECKELBERRY PAGE - 502 PAGE - 503 PAST AND PRESENT OF MUSKINGUM COUNTY spirited citizen, interested in the success of all progressive enterprises. He commanded the respect of his fellowmen and excited their admiration by what he accomplished in the business world. At the King home there has for many years been held a family reunion, attended by all those bearing the name or related thereto, and the number in attendance has reached several hundred. Following his marriage Mr. Eckeiberry remained upon his father-in-law's farm for four years and in 1869 removed to his present home on section 11, Madison township. Here he purchased one hundred and fifty acres, to which he has since added until within the boundaries of his farm are now comprised two hundred and eighty-seven acres. With the assistance of his sons he operates the entire farm, which is devoted to the raising of grain and stock. His fields are well tilled and in his pastures are found high grade short-horn cattle and Merino sheep. Persistency of purpose and unfaltering energy have been strong elements in his success and he is now in possession of a valuable property. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Eckelberry have been born eight children : Utah Ellsworth, born December 6, i864, and now- at home : Addison Averill, a carpenter of Coshocton, Ohio. who was born March 8, 1867, and married Bessie j. Keyes : Mary Livonia, who was born December 21, 1869. and died June 10, 1902: Katura Elizabeth. who vas born December 19, 1872 ; Dora May, born October 14, 1875 : Robert Baker August 23, 1878: Eura Ilene, March 13. 1882: and Lena Agnes, July 22, 1887. The parents are members of the Episcopal church and all of the children are communicants of St. Matthew’s church. Mr. Eckelberry votes with the republican party and upon this ticket us been chosen for the office of road commissioner and school director. He belongs to Masjor Cass post, No. 415, G. A. R., and also to the range, and is held in high esteem by his associates of these organizations. His has been an active and useful life, which has ever been crowned by successful accomplishment, and to-day his large and well improved farm with its excellent equipments stands in evidence of his persistency of purpose and unfaltering diligence. WILLIAM H. MARSHALL. William H. Marshall. who nas led a very active le and is now one of the representative farmers of Falls township, was born in Zanesville on the 22nd of February, 1837, and is a representative of a pioneer family of the county. His father is the Rev. William H. Marshall, long an active minister of the Methodist Episcopal church as well as a leading agriculturist of this part of the state. The family name is inseparably interwoven with the history of the county through a long period and has always been a synonym for public-spirited citizenship and straightforward business relations. During his boyhood William H. Marshall removed with his father to Falls township, settling upon a farm where his sons reside. He was a public-school student in his youth and his leisure hours were devoted to farm work so that he early gained an intimate knowledge of the best methods of caring for the soil and producing good crops. He to-day owns a valuable tract of land of two hundred and fifty acres, pleasantly and conveniently located within four and a half miles of the city limits of Zanesville to the northwest. He raises the largest crops in his township and that he is to-day a wealthy man is largely due to his unfaltering enterprise, perseverance and unremitting diligence. William H. Marshall has been twice married, his first wife being Minerva J. Search. After her death lie was united in marriage to Miss Emily Evans, a native of this county and a daughter of Wesley Evans. The children of the first marriage are the Rev. Elmer E., a minister of the Methodist Episcopal church, now located in Washington, D. C. ; and Ida M. Edmore. Mr. Marshall has served as supervisor of roads but has never been active in his search for political preferment, desiring rather to concentrate his energies upon his business affairs which are conqstantly growing in volume and importance, winning for him a place among the representative farmers of Falls township. WILLIAM C. WILSON. William C. Wilson. now well advanced in years, having passed the eight-first milestone on life's journey, is one of the oldest native sons of Muskingum county still living within its borders, his birth having occurred here October 25, 1823. His parents were Mathew and Nancy (Courtney) Wilson. The father came from Pennsylvania to Muskingum county and was married in Zanesville about 1820. He was a farmer by occupation and purchased a tract of land on Irish ridge, comprising one hundred and sixty acres, to the development and improvement of which he directed his energies up to the time of his death, which occurred in 1862. His wife died about 1860. William C. Wilson, the eldest in their family of nine children, pursued his education in one of the old-time log schools which were common at that 504 - PAST AND PRESENT OF MUSKINGUM COUNTY. day upon the frontier and although his educational privileges were somewhat limited his training at farm labor was not meagre and through experience, reading and observation in later years he added largely to his knowledge. He worked upon the home farm until he was twenty-five years of age, when he purchased a tract of land of one hundred acres in Coshocton county, Ohio, living thereon for forty years. During all that period he successfully carried on general agricultural pursuits, tilling the soil and cultivating the fields until annually he gathered good crops as a reward of his labors. In 1888, however, he sold the old home farm and bought sixty-two and a half acres of land in Jackson township, one mile north of Frazeysburg. Upon this farm he vet resides. In 1844 occurred the marriage of William C. Wilson and Miss Mary Prior, who was born in July, 1824, and is a daughter of Frederick Prior, of Muskingum county. They became the parents of three children of whom one died in infancy. Nancy is the widow of Homer Stanmates and resides in Frazeysburg. She has three sons, all married. Mathew Wilson, who was born in 1850. married Miss Beck McCain, of Coshocton county. Ohio, by whom he has two sons, and he is now proprietor of a hotel in Newark, this state. Mr. Wilson votes with the democracy, having long given his political support to the party as he deems the planks of its platform to be most in harmony with the principles of good government. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and his life work has been in harmony with its teachings so that his career has been honorable and straightforward and in all his dealings with his fellow men there has been nothing that has reflected discredit upon his character. He is to-day one of the oldest native sons of the county, having for more than eight decades witnessed the changes that have occurred here as the log cabins have been replaced with substantial farm residences, the hamlets have grown into thriving towns and cities and the work of improvement has been carried forward along all lines of benefit to man. GEORGE W. ADAMS. George W. Adams and his father's family were among the earliest settlers of Muskingum county. Leaving the beautiful Virginia home in Fauquier county because of his strong abolition views and believing implicitly in the doctrine "that all men are born free and equal"—an idea which had few followers among Virginia slave-holders of that day-he gave his slaves their freedom and sought a new home in a state where men were not held in bondage and where thought was free. George Willson Adams, the youngest child of George Adams, came with his father to Ohio in 1808, being at that time nearly eight years of age. They settled in Madison township and spent their remaining days in Muskingum county. About the year 1828 George W. Adams and his brother Edward built a large flouring mill at the place that became known as Adams Mills, this being the first enterprise of that character in all that section of the country. A little later they built another large mill near the town of Dresden. These at once proved of inestimable value to the people of that locality for hitherto they had to go very long distances in order to have their grain ground into bread stuffs. The Adams brothers also engaged in merchandising in those days according to the primitive methods of the time, going east for goods which they shipped by canal to Ohio for there were then no railroads in this part of the country. .They also shipped grain and flour by flatboat to New Orleans, George W. Adams often going himself by flatboats down the Ohio and Mississippi rivers and returning to the north with provisions which were needed in the new settlement. During the Civil war George W. Adams gave much of his means to help the cause of the north and to preserve the union of the states, for the united country was very dear to him and lie rejoiced greatly in the triumph of the Union arpamies. His public-spiritedness was also shown in the aid which he gave to the railroads, giving many miles of the right of way to both the Panbandle and the Cincinnatti & Muskingum Valley railroad companies through his lands. He became a director of both railroad companies, acting in that capacity from the time of the building of their lines until his death. Together with several other prominent citizens he formed a stock company to build a suspension bridge across the Muskingum river near Dresden. When the other members of the company became fearful that the plan was not feasible and that they would lose money, George W. Adams built a bridge at his own expense, his nephew, George Copeland, being the engineer. This was conducted as a toll bridge for a number of years and then he sold it to the county commissioners for one-third of the original cost to him. He gave most liberally to the Episcopal church at Dresden, of which he was for many years a member. He gave the ground on which the church and rectory were built besides contributing to the erection of both. Mr. Adams was likewise prominent in political circles and at one time served as a member of the general assembly of Ohio. He was a man of marked mfluence, his fellow townsmen recognizing the fact that the welfare of the county was very dear to him, and he also possessed a sound judgment and keen discernment in all business PAST AND PRESENT OF MUSKINGUM COUNTY - 505 matters and in affairs relating to the progress and upbuilding of the county. While actively concerned with many public interests Mr. Adams also capably conducted his private business affairs and for a number of years was one of the largest landowners and leading stock-raisers in central Ohio. As his financial resources increased he made judicious investment in land and had large and valuable farms which increased in value owing to the cultivation bestowed upon them and because of the demand made for property by a constantly increasing population. Mr. Adams was twice married and passed away August 31, 1879, survived by his wife and seven children. The eldest, Anna, is now the wife of William Cox and resides upon the old homestead near Dresden. Mary Adams lives with her sister `Anna. Elizabeth is the wife of Mordecai T. Endicott and resides in Washington, D. C., her husband being rear admiral in the United States navy and recently appointed by President Roosevelt to the position of engineer on the Panama canal commission. Sophia resides in Zanesville with her mother. Charles W. is living in St. Paul. Minnesota. Jessie is the wife of Frank E. Huggins of Columbus. John J. Adams. living in Zanesville. is a well known attorney, who formerly served upon the bench. Mrs. Adams resides at No. T r46 Maple avenue in Zanesville. where she has a beautiful home and although seventy-three years of age she is well preserved. The circle of her friends is extensive for like her husband she is esteemed by all who haye known her. No history of Muskingum county would be complete without mention of the Hon. George W. Adams, who was for many years a leading citizen of this part of the state. He was faultless in honor, fearless in conduct and stainless in reputation and his life's work touched many lines of activity that haye proved of benefit in the upbuilding of the city and county. JACOB I. BELL. In taking up the personal history of Jacob I. Bell we present to our readers the life record of a representative of one of the old pioneer families of Muskingum county. He was born September o, 1833, in Adams township, his parents being William and Rachel (Gaumer) Bell, while his and parents were John and Rachel (Stillwell) Bell. John Bell was descended from Pennsylvania Dutch ancestry and removed from Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania, to Ohio, settling on a arm in Adams township now owned by G. R. Bell. His wife, also a native of Pennsylvania, was of Scotch lineage. They became the parents of ten children, Elizabeth, Haley, John J., Mary A., William, Nancy, Catherine, Sarah, James and Amy. Mr. Bell purchased land from the original settler on which was a small clearing. Later he added to the original eighty acres an equal amount in Adams township and also bought eighty acres in Hocking county, and throughout his entire life he followed general farming, being a man of marked industry, perseverance, and diligence. His educational privileges in youth were very limited but he made the most his opportunities as the years passed by. He held membership in the Fairview Methodist church, while his wife belonged to the Baptist church in Adamsville. Politically he was an old-line whig and his death occurred when he was seventy-eight years of age. William Bell, father of Jacob I. Bell. was born in Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania, February 9, 1809, and came with the family to Adams township when a young man, traveling westward by wagon. As a companion and helpmate for lifels journey he chose Rachel Gaumer, a (laughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Sturtz ) Gaumer. Following his marriage Mr. Bell took up his abode on the land now owned by Mrs. John R. Bell, his daughter-in-law. He entered eighty acres from the government and at once commenced its cultivation and improvement. As his financial resources increased he added to his property from time to time until he was the owner of eight hundred and thirteen acres, of which six hundred and forty acres was in one tract and all was in Adams township with the exception of fifty-three acres in Monroe township. His political views accorded with republican principles and he was a stanch advocate of the Union cause in the Civil war. He died January 30, 1876. at the age of sixty-seven years. Both he and his wife were members of the Lutheran church. In their family were seven children, of whom two (lied in infancy, while the others are : George W.. Jacob T., Elizabeth C., John R. and Jared C. Jacob I. Bell attended the common schools near his home and in the summer worked in the fields, assisting in the operation of the old home place until twenty-five years of age, when he removed to the farm upon which he now resides. He owns two hundred acres of land that is rich and arable and is conveniently situated about five and a half miles from Adamsville. Although he is now more than seventy years of age he is still active in the control of this property and is also associated in business with his son. He carries on general farming and stock-raising, having good grades of cattle, horses and hogs upon his place. It was on the 9th of November. 1858. that Mr. Bell was united in marriage to Leah C. Hanks, who was born November 2, 1831, a daughter 506 - PAST AND PRESENT OF MUSKINGUM COUNTY of Jerry Hanks. Her father was a farmer by occupation, was horn in Virginia and became a resident of Adams township, Muskingum county, when it was a pioneer district, which he aided in reclaiming for the use of the white men. Mr. and Mrs. Bell had five children : Teresa A., who was born September 7, 1859, is living at home. Harvey A., who was born April 2, 1862. wedded Mary Gosser and lives at Wills Creek. Albert, who was born March 26, 1864, was married December 25, 1888, to Rose Edwards and died January 7, 1896. M. T., born August 31. 1858, married Anna Ermine and lives in Monroe township. Willard E., born May 14, 1873, is at home. The wife and mother died June 18, 1881. and her death was not only deeply regretted by her immediate family but by her many friends. Mr. Bell votes with the democracy, keeping well informed on the questions and issues of the day and that he has the confidence and trust of his fellow townsmen is indicated by the fact that they retained him in the office of township trustee for twelve years. He is also a member of the Grange and he and his family hold membership in the Methodist church. There have been no startling events in the life history of Mr. Bell though in his entire career he has shown the traits of character which constitutes a good citizen, a reliable business man and a devoted husband and father. H. H. ESCHMAN. H. H. Eschman, proprietor of the only exclusive shoe store in Dresden. and also the owner of valuable farming interests in Muskingum county, was born lay 29, 1848, in the town which is still his home. tie is a son of Harmon H. and Fredericka ( Schulte) Eschman, natives of Westphalia Germany, the former born in 1814, and the latter in 1818. Hoping to enjoy better business opportunities in the new world than could be secured in his native country :Harmon H. Eschman took passage on a sailing vessel, which, after six weeks landed at Baltimore. He then made his way to Cleveland and by canal continued his journey to Dresden, in which district he established his home. H. H. Eschman pursued his education in Adams township and when sixteen years of age became an apprentice at the shoemaker’s trade, working the first year for thirty-five dollars. He was thus employed for two and a half years, after which he returned to the home farm, upon which he spent six years. When that period had elapsed he established a shoe business in Dresden and since 1877 in connection with the same has conducted agricultural interests here. He now has in his employ a shoemaker who has been with him for a quarter of a century. His is the only exclusive shoe store in the town. In 1879 he was the owner of property bordering on Main street for one hundred anti eight feet. It was covered with a fine business block, but on the 26th of October of that year a disastrous fire occurred and the entire block was destroyed, occasioning great loss to Mr. Eschman. He still owns, however, fifty-eight feet on Main street, on which has been erected two business houses and a fine hall. He also has a beautiful and attractive residence in Dresden and two fine farms in Madison township and his property interests represent his utilization of business opportunities, his close application and the outcome of his laudable ambition. On the 6th of September, 1883, Mr. Eschman was united in marriage to Miss Alice E. Little, the eldest daughter of James Little, now deceased. She was born December 31, 1854, and became the mother of two children but Frederika, who was born February 5, 1885, died April 26, 1890. The son, Karl, born June 23, 1891, completed a course in the Dresden grammar school and is now being educated in music, possessing much natural talent as a pianist. Mr. Eschman is a stanch advocate of republican principles, has served as a member of the board of education and also of the town council, and his efforts in behalf of the up- building and improvement of Dresden are far- reaching and beneficial. He and his wife hold membership of the Methodist Episcopal church. He is a gentleman of genial manner and kindly disposition and owns a comfortable and attractive residence in Dresden, where in the midst of an interesting family he delights in entertaining their many friends. REUBEN L. MEREDITH. Reuben L. Meredith, the president of the Meredith College Company, thus connected wit a leading educational institution of central Ohio, was born near Sandusky, this state, November 14, 1861. His father, Thomas Meredith, a native of Canada, was descended from an old Virginia family of Welsh lineage. Removing from the Dominion to the United States he located in Ohio and subsequently he returned to Canad on a visit, where he died in 1901. at the age of seventy-eight years. For a long period he carried on business as a lumber buyer. His wife whose maiden name was Jane Knight, was bor in England and came to the United States wit her parents when seven years of age, the family home being established in Rochester, New York where her father, John Knight, carried on business as a mechanical engineer. PAGE - 507 - REUBEN L. MEREDITH PAGE - 508 - BLANK PAST AND PRESENT OF MUSKINGUM COUNTY - 509 Reuben L. Meredith acquired his elementary education in Sandusky public schools and supplemented it by study in the Western Reserve Normal School, at Milan, Ohio, and in the National Normal School, at Ada, spending one year in the latter institution. Following the completion of his education he engaged in teaching and he was connected with the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway for a short time. In 1887 he instituted the Sandusky Business Colege, which he conducted with marked success until 1894, when he sold his interest to his partner. In April, 1895, he removed to Zanesville and became business manager of the old Zanesville Business College, acting in that capacity for five years. On the 2d of April, 1900, he established the Meredith Business College, which was Conducted as a private concern until July, 1903. when it was incorporated with the following officers : Reuben L. Meredith, president : William G. Rehl, vice president ; and B. P. Leister, secretary and treasurer. From the beginning the School has been very successful and has grown from a small institution to one of large proportions, having many pupils. Its location is at the corner of Main and Fifth streets, occupying five floors there. There is a regular business curriculum, and through thorough training the pupils are well qualified to enter business life and acceptably discharge the duties of important positions. The course of study is comprehensive and vet no superfluous thing is taught, the object of the school being to fit one for business life in as short fa time as possible in harmony with its motto "thoroughness and accuracy. Professor Meredith was married July I, 1885, to Miss Carrie Gunsaulus, a daughter of William A. and Calista Gunsaulus, her father being a minister of the Baptist church. She was born in Granville, Ohio. April 28, 1862. and they now have two children, Karl G. and Leslie G. Professor Meredith is a Forester and also a Modern Woodman. Almost all his entire life has been devoted to educational work and he ranks well with the representatives of the profession in Ohio, while to Zanesville he has given an institution whose value has already been proved in the excellence of the work (lone by its graduates. JOHN V. ZIMMER. John V. Zimmer, now deceased, was born June 13, 1844, on the tarm on section 5, Salem township, now owned and occupied by his widow. His parents were Valentine and Catherine (Baughman) Zimmer. The father was born in Alsace, France, in 1832. and came on a sailing vessel to America, being twenty-one weeks at sea. Making his way into Muskingum county he settled in Salem township and there in the midst of the forest the family hewed out a farm and built a home. All the conditions and evidences of pioneer life were here found : the greater part of the native forest still stood in its primitive strength: the land was uncultivated and the rivers unbridged ; there were wild animals in the forests and considerable wild game was to be had, Mr. Zimmer frequently shooting a deer, which would furnish venison for the family table. He performed the arduous task of clearing and developing new land and in course of time had transformed an unimproved tract into a good farm, this being- the one upon which Mrs. John V. Zimmer now resides. His religious faith was that of the Lutheran church and his consistent Christian life made him a man highly respected. He lived to the advanced age of seventy-nine years, leaving his family a valuable farm of two hundred and thirty-five acres and an untarnished' name. John V. Zimmer obtained his education in the common schools and in 1865, when about eighteen years of age, responded to the call of his country for men to aid in the preservation of the Union for a term of one hundred days. He enlisted in Company E, One Hundred and Sixth Regiment of Ohio Volunteers and played the fife for the company. He was afterward granted a pension in recognition of his services and this is still continued to his widow. On the 9th of September, 1869, Mr. Zimmer was married to Miss Lavinia Garrett. who was born March 15, 1849 and is a daughter of John M. and Mary (Fitz) Garrett, the former a native of Pennsylvania, and the latter of Ohio. Her father became a farmer of Madison township. where he owned and operated two hundred acres of land. Both he and his wife have now passed away. Mr. and Mrs. Zimmer have become the parents of four children : Wrennie O., who married Charles Skinner and lives at Adam’s Mills : Charles E.. a druggist on Putnam street, who married Ella Aler, now deceased ; Mary A., the wife of John Bainter. of Zanesville ; and Arthur M., who is living with his mother. Mrs. Zimmer now owns one hundred and twenty-one acres of fine land about a mile and a quarter from Adamsville, and her son operates the farm, engaging in the tilling of the soil and the raismg of stock. He also has a large apple orchard upon the place and the fields are productive, yielding him rich crops. Everything about the place is kept in good condition as it was during the ownership of John V. Zimmer, whose life labors were ended in death July 23, 1903. He had given his political allegiance to the democracy and his fellow townsmen recognizing his worth and ability frequently called him to public office and he rendered efficient service as township assessor for several years and was also trus- 510 - PAST AND PRESENT OF MUSKINGUM COUNTY tee, supervisor and a member of the school board. He likewise held membership in the Lutheran church and with the Grand Army of the Republic. There were in his life record many qualities worqthy of emulation for he was devoted to the duties of the home and of his business and public relations. His best traits of character were most frequently seen by those who knew him best and thus his circle of friendship was widened as the years advanced. Mrs. Zimmer holds membership in the Adamsville Baptist church and is an estimable lady, enjoying- the warm regard of those with whom she has been brought in contact. HENRY JEFFERSON SUMERS. Henry Jefferson Sumers was a self-made man, who. coming from Germans to America empty handed, placed his dependence upon the substantial qualities of labor and perseverance and thus worked his way upward, his history furnishing an example well worthy of emulation. He was born in Germany, October 11, 1827, and was brought to America by his parents, Charles and Ann Maria (Lapp) Sumers, also natives of the fatherland. In making the voyage they were accompanied by their four children and they settled first in Tiffin, Seneca county, Ohio, where Charles Sumers purchased land and followed farming-. He lived there for many years but in later life came to Zanesville and spent his last days in the home of his son Henry J. He died at the age of seventypaseven years, his wife at the age of seventy-five years and their remains were interred in the Zanesville cemetery. Henry J. Sumers was reared upon the old homestead farm near Tiffin and the year of his arrival in Zanesville was 1849. He entered upon his business career as a clerk in a store and worked for different merchants of the city for some time, or until lie had acquired capital sufficient to enable him to engage in business on his own account. Later he was connected with the wholesale and retail grocery trade at the foot of Main street. He was quite successful, securing a large patronage, while the house sustained an unassailable reputation for straightforward dealing and honesty in all transactions. As his financial resources increased and lie could spare some capital from his mercantile business he made investment in land, purchasing a farm of one hundred acres on the west side of Maple avenue. There he made his home until his death, continuing his business interests in Zanesville at the same time. His business methods were such as neither sought nor required disguise and his record was such as any merchant might be proud to possess. All knew him to be a man of his word and his commercial integrity was never called into question. The close attention which he gave to his business prevented him from taking any active part in politics even had he so desired, but his aspirations were in other directions. He voted with the republican party, however, and was never remiss in the duties of citizenship that he could perform outside of office. Mr. Sumers was married, in 1850, to Miss Amelia Miller, who was born in Germany and came to the United States when two years of age with her parents, Christian and Sophia (Sumers) Miller, who were also natives of that country and after crossing the Atlantic settled in Sandusky, Ohio. where the father purchased a farm. There was a frame house upon this land, but otherwise no improvements. The parents left their two children, Charles and Amelia, in this house while 'they went out to get food at a neighbor's, some two or three miles away. The children were then only about four or five years of age. There was a fire in the big fireplace and during the absence of the parents the chimney caught fire and the house was burned to the ground, containing all of their goods and money. The children, however, were saved. This so discouraged the parents that they left that locality and went to Lower Sandusky and soon afterward came to Zanesville, arriving here in 1835. Mr. Miller secured employment in a glass factory which was located where the Rogge Hotel now stands. He was a glass mixer and worked for twenty- three years at that trade. Later he engaged in blacksmithing for himself .until the infirmities of old age caused him to retire from business life. He died at the age of seventy-seven years, while his wife passed away at the age of eighty-six years. Mr. and Mrs. Sumers were the parents of six children, all born in Zanesville, and five are now living : Emma is the wife of Harmon Wilson and has two children, Roy and Melinda. Fidelia is the widow of Samuel Losch, late United States senator of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and. they have six children. Annie S., Helen G., Harry G.. Ruth Amelia, Christopher McGee and Naomi Eliza. Minnie Amelia Sumers became the wife of 0. Franklin Palmer, of Zanesville, and had a (laughter, Minnie Amelia, who married William Winkleman and has one child. Howard William. Henry Jefferson and Colonel Franklin Ellscott Sinners are the other members of the family. r. Sumers passed away June 3, 1891, after a residence of about forty-two years in Zanesville. If those who claim that fortune favors certain individuals above others will but investigate the cause of success and failure it will be found that the former is largely due to the improvement of Opportunity, the later to the neglect of it. It was Mr. Smilers' recognition and mastery of oppor- PAGE - 511 - PICTURE OF HENRY JEFFERSON SUMERS PAGE - 512 - BLANK PAST AND PRESENT OF MUSKINGUM COUNTY - 513 tunity that proved the strong element in his prosperity, making him a leader in the business world of Zanesville and winning him an enviable name in connection with mercantile circles. He so ordered his life as to gain and retain the confidence of his fellowmen. ROBERT H. KEYES. Robert H. Keyes. a prominent farmer of Adams township, was born August 10, 1872, upon a farm on section 15 that is now his home. His parents were William H. and Mary E. (Day) Keyes. His father was born in County Fermnaah, Ireland, May 31, 1831, and his parents were Thomas and Mabel ( Johnston) Keyes, who were also natives of the Emerald Isle. When seventeen years of age William H. Keyes crossed the Atlantic to the new world, hoping that business conditions were better than he could enjoy in his native land. Making his way at once to Muskingum county he began working on a farm in Madison township, receiving five dollars per month for his services. At the end of nine years. through his industry, perseverance and economy, he was enabled to purchase a farm of his own. Removing to the west he entered land in Iowa but soon returned and once more resumed farm labor in his county. In 1858 he went to Illinois, and while there he exchanged his Iowa farm for an improved tract of land in Clark county, Illinois, and he traded that property for a farm in Washington township, Muskingum county, upon which he has resided continuously since 1870. He was the owner of a valuable tract of land of three hundred and thirty-six acres in Adams township and was one of the leading stock-raisers of the county. He was also the owner of fine imported horses and cattle and was the owner of the first registered Durham bull brought to his portion of country. He was a stanch advocate of republican principles and was well known in his community because of his activity in business and his generous support of progressive public measures. He was married in 1858 to Miss Mary E. Day, who was born in Troy, New York, but was reared in Muskingum county. Her birth occurred March 20, 1839, and she was the daughter of Alfred and Elizabeth (Frazier) Day. Mr. and Mrs. Keyes became the parents of the following named: Charles. who died in 1863 ; Thomas D., wedded Ella J. Arnold and is living in Adamsville ; Margaret A.: George L. ; Robert H. William J. ; and Edward P. Of this family Thomas D. is a contractor in Newark, Ohio, George is dealing in horses in Columbus, William J. Is engaged in the practice of dentistry in Marysville, Ohio, Edward B. is a clerk at Newark, Ohio, and Maggie is the wife of H. N. Wald, of Boone, Iowa. Robert H. Keyes is indebted to the public school system for the educational privileges which he enjoyed and which fitted him for life's practical duties. He early became his father’s assistant in his farming and stock-raising interests and like his father has been known as one of the leading stockmen of the county. . He owns a fine Morgan horse weighing thirteen hundred and fifty pounds and a Jack weighing one thousand pounds. He also has one hundred head of sheep and his stock-raising interests are proving very profitable. He likewise carries on general farming and the land is rich and productive, so that his work in both departments is bringing him a gratifying income. On December 28, 1898, Mr. Keyes was married to Miss Alice Shafer, who was born in 1876 and is a daughter of George and Susan (McDonald) Shafer. Her parents reside in Adamsville and her father is connected with the milling business there. Mr. and Mrs. Keyes have one child, Helen, born April 9, 1900. They hold membership in the Baptist church, while Mr. Keyes votes with the republican party, being a firm advocate of the principles which constitute its platform. In business affairs he is energetic, discriminating and reliable and has made for himself a creditable name, also gained a competence that now supplies him with the comforts and many of the luxuries of life. EDWARD W. PRESGRAVES. Edward W. Presgraves follows farming in his native township—Washington--where he was born May 19. 1837. He is a son of George Presgraves, a native of Virginia, who in his boyhood days came with his father, George Presgraves. Sr., to Ohio. They had four hundred acres of land in Washington township and in addition to general agricultural pursuits also owned and operated a sawmill near Gilbert. George Presgraves Jr., wedded Miss Rebecca Hayworth, a native of Pennsylvania, and they resided upon a part of the grandfather's land. They became the parents of ten children, namely: Edward W.: Samuel, deceased ; Mrs. Susanna Bunting; Mrs. Martha Duvall ; David ; James ; Addison ; Francis, who is a minister ; Louis ; and Henrietta, deceased. The father always followed the occupation of farming in order to provide for his family and had one hundred and five acres of land which was rich and productive and brought him in a good financial return. He gave his political support to the whig party in early life and following its dissolution joined the ranks of the democracy, marching 514 - PAST AND PRESENT OF MUSKINGUM COUNTY. under its banners throughout his remaining days. He kept well informed on all questions of general interest, political or otherwise, and was an active, enterprising man. He passed away at the age of seventy-one years. Edward W. Presgraves has spent his entire life in Muskingum county with the exception of three years—from 1862 until 1865,-when he was in Illinois and during that time he followed farming in Christian county. After nis return he began farming on a tract of land in Washington township and now owns fiftyqone and a quarter acres. This is a productive tract and he annually harvests good crops. Mr. Presgraves has been married twice. He first wedded Miss Harriet Hoffman, who died in 1865, leaving one child—Louanna, now the wife of William Baker, of Illinois. His present wife bore the maiden name of Angeline Duvall. Mr. Presgraves holds membership in the Baptist church and politically is an independent democrat. He never seeks or desires office, preferring to give his attention to his business affairs which are capably managed, making- him one of the substantial agriculturists of his community. FRED H. F. EGBERT. Fred H. F. Egbert, who owns and operates a farm in Madison township, is numbered among the worthy citizens that ( Germany has furnished to Muskingum county. The Teutonic race has ever been an important element in the civilization of the new world, sending its members into all parts of the country to aid in the work of progress and improvement through their energy and persistency of purpose. To this class Mr. Egbert belongs. He was born March 16, 1845, in Hanqover, now Prussia, and was a son of John Henry and Mary Elizabeth ( Egbert) Egbert. In 1845 the father crossed the Atlantic to America with his family, arriving in Muskingum county on the 8th of October. He located in Dresden and there engaged in business as a merchant tailor. The journey across the Atlantic was made in a sailing vessel, six weeks being spent upon the sea, after which they landed at Baltimore. After living for a time in the town of Dresden John H. Egbert removed to the farm that is now owned ,and occupied by his son Fred, continuing to make it his place of residence until his death, which occurred December 31, 1882, when he was sixty-eight years of age. He had prospered in his undertakings as the years had passed by and had become the owner of three hundred and thirty-one acres of land. His wife survived him for more than ten years, passing away August 22, 1893, at a very advanced age. Fred H. F. Egbert is the only survivor of a family of eight children. He is indebted to the public-school system of Dresden for the educational privileges he enjoyed, and in early life he made preparation for a business career by learning the tailor's trade, entering upon his apprenticeship at the age of thirteen and working at that calling until twenty years of age. He then took up his abode upon his farm where he lived for seventeen years or until his father's death, when he took charge of the tailoring business that had been established by his father in Dresden. He also operated a flouring mill, and for two years managed those business interests. On the expiration of that period he returned to the farm and has since given his undivided attention to agricultural pursuits, being to-day the owner of three hundred and thirty-one acres of land that is very fertile and productive. The farm is well supplied with modern equipments and accessories and he uses the latest improved machinery to facilitate the work of the fields. The buildings are substantial and everything about his place is indicative of the careful supervision of a painstaking and methodical owner. In addition to nis farm property he has a residence and several lots in Dresden. Mr. Egbert was married, September 9. 1866, to Miss Mary E. Eschman, who was born September 6, 1844, and is a daughter of Harmon and Fredericka ( Schulte) Eschman. The father was born in Prussia, near Westphalia, and the mother’s birth occurred in the same locality in 1818. They were married in their native land and thinking that they might enjoy better business privileges in the new world and more quickly secure a good home here, they took passage on a sailing vessel, which after six weeks reached the harbor of Baltimore. Landing in that city they proceeded at once to Cleveland, Ohio, and by canal continued the journey to Dresden, settling near the Muskingum dam in 1838. The father secured employment by the day on the dam, working as watchman. He was afterward employed in toe distillery at Dresden and other places, purchasing hogs for the owners of that plant. When he was enabled to save a sufficient sum from his labors he bought a team and began working for the Panhandle Railroad Company. From this time on he prospered and as his financial resources increased he purchased a farm in Adams township that is now owned by J. Darner. He then bought the farm where C. W. Eschman lives and his death occurred there on March 4, 1881. His widow, surviving him several years, departed this life October 12, 1889. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Egbert has been blessed with seven children, who are yet living, while two have passed away, John Harmon having died at the age of one year, while the second PAST AND PRESENT OF MUSKINGUM COUNTY - 515 child died in infancy. Those still living are as follows: M. Bertha, who was born February it, and 1869, and is the wife of J. Alva Bell, who is manager of a wholesale harness and saddlery store in Milwaukee, Wisconsin ; Mary J., who born February 25, 1872, and is the wife of J. W. Evans, of Dresden; John Frederick, who was born December 29, 1875, and is at home; Ella A., who was born March 28, 1877, and is the wife of John C. Weber, a grocer of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Laura L., who was born March 9, 1879, and is the wife of Frank D. Snyder, who is living on the old home farm ; Frances E., who was born October 21, 1881, and is the wife of Fred Brill, an electrician, connected with the electric light works of Dresden ; and Charles H., who was born March 3, 1883, and is shipping clerk for a wholesale hardware and saddlery company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The family home is pleasantly located about a mile from Dresden and its hospitality is one of its most attractive features. Both Mr. and Mrs. Egbert are members of the Dresden Methodist Episcopal church and he affiliates with the Odd Fellows lodge there. His ballot is cast in support of the men and measures of the republican party and he has been school director, township Clerk and justice of the peace. He was also corporation treasurer in Dresden for eight years and township treasurer for two years and in all these offices discharged his duties with promptness and fidelity. his capable service gaining him the good will and esteem of all with whom lie has come in '.contact. He ranks with the quiet, persevering and prominent citizens of Madison township. .prominent on account of what he has accomplished in commercial and' agricultural circles and by reason of the public-spirited interest in the general welfare that has prompted active cooperation in many measures that have contributed largely to the improvement of the county. JOHN L. MATCHETT. John L. Matchett, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil war and for many years a highly reqspected agriculturist of Muskingum county. He was born in Dauphin county, Pennsylvania, June 11, 1840. and was a son of George and Mary (Counrtyman) Matchett, who came to Muskingum county about 1860, settling in Blue Rock township. The subject of this review had spent the days of his boyhood and youth in his parents' home and accompanied them on their removal to Ohio. He was a stonemason by trade, and up to about twenty years ago had others to till his farm while he followed his trade. On the 11th of November, 1861, he left home in response to his country's call for aid and enlisted as a member of Company A, Seventy-eighth Regiment of Ohio Volunteers. He served four years under Captain Munson and Captain Leggit in the Second Brigade, Third Division of the Seventeenth Army Corps and he participated in the battle of Shiloh, April 7, 1862 ; Raymond, Mississippi, May 12, 1863 ; Champion Hill, May 16, 1863 ; the Vicksburg Campaign ; Brush Hill; and Atlanta, Georgia, July 22, 1864, and was wounded in the shoulder by a minie-ball, the collar bone being broken in two places. He spent one month in a hospital, recovering from his injuries and then rejoining his regiment went with Sherman on the celebrated march to the sea. He participated in the battles of Bentonville, North Carolina, March 19-21, 1865 ; Raleigh, North Carolina, April 13, 1865 ; and was promoted to sergeant April 1, 1865. During part of his services ne was in command of his company and as sergeant John L. Matchettt was honorably discharged July 11, 1863. A fine picture of an easelqshaped monument bearing his army record was presented to him by his wife. Mrs. Matchett now receives a widowls pension of eight dollars per month. Following, the close of hostilities Mr. Matchett returned to his home and for a year lived in Blue hock township, after which he purchased the land which is now owned and occupied 1w his widow, spending the greater part of his life upon this place and developing mere an excellent farm. He was married on the 31st of December, 1868, to Miss Annie Permelia Sutton, who was born November 23. 1839, in Adams township, and is a daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Slack) Sutton. Her father was a native of New Jersey, horn in 1803. and her motherls birth occurred in Virginia, in 1806. Mr. Sutton was a farmer by occupation and became the owner of two hundred and seven acres of valuable land. Unto him and his wife were born eleven children, of whom eight are now living. Mr. and Mrs. Matchett became the parents of seven children, namely : Zora I., living at home : Mary E., the wife of George W. Lacey, a resident farmer of Mill Creek township, Coshocton county ; Maggie A., the wife of Elmer Pierce, who is employed in the steel works at Coshocton; Cora E.. the wife of Lloyd Sarbaugh, living near her mother ; Oliver S., who married Myrtle Hicks, and is a farmer living in Colfax, Iliinois ; Curtis R.. who married Effie Williams and resides with his mother ; and Harry C., who is a painter and paper hanger of Coshocton. The home farm of one hundred and sixty acres is now conducted by Mrs. Matchett, assisted by her son, Curtis R., and it is devoted to general farming and stock-raising. At one time the farm comprised a greater area but seventy-one acres have been sold. Mr. Matchett continued active farming until his death, which occurred Novem- 516 - PAST AND PRESENT OF MUSKINGUM COUNTY ber 27, 1902, and was the occasion of deep regret among many friends. He was a republican in his political views and he held membership with the Grand Army of the Republic and with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Integrity and industry were numbered among his strong characteristics and his entire life was in harmony with his principles as a member of the Baptist church, in which he served as deacon for so many years. He was one of the prominent and honored men of his township and he left his family not only a valuable competence but also an untarnished name. Mrs. Matchett is a member of the Bethasaida church, of which Rev. Gauple is pastor, and she has a wide and favorable acquaintance in the community where she has so long made her home, being one of the native daughters of Muskingum county. CHARLES WOLCOTT POTWIN. Charles Wolcott Potwin, deceased, whose activity was a controlling factor in the material progress and financial upbuilding of central Ohio for many years was a typical representative of the spirit of the times. Closely in touch with the world's progress and possessing intellectuality and force that enabled him to understand existing conditions, to greatly value possibilities and utilize opportunities not only in the field of commerce and finance, but also in political matters where the general interests of the city are affected. His name, too, figured in many benevolent enterprises, and he derived the greatest pleasure from the use of his means in ministering to the individual wants of those whom fate or untoward experience seemed to have treated harshly. Mr. Potwin was born on Cherry street, New York city, December 12, 1819, and died July 9, 1889, having almost rounded the Psalmist's span of three score years and ten. His father, John S. Potwin, was a native of Weathersfield. Vermont, born May 21, 1790. He was of French lineage and at an early day he removed from the eastern metropolis to Muskingum county, Ohio. He married Sophia Marsh. who was of English lineage, and was born in Weathersfield, Vermont, February 4, 1791. They afterward returned to Vermont, and during their residence there their son. Charles W., attended the Burlington University. At a later day his parents established their home in Zanesville. where John S. Potwin engaged in the hardware business. Still later he removed to Chicago, where he died January 2, 1871, and his wife, surviving him only a brief period, died October 7, 1872. As stated, Charles Wolcott Potwin pursued his literary education in Burlington University, Vermont, and following the removal of the family to Zanesville he joined his father in the conduct of a hardware business. Later he purchase his father's interest, conducting the business the room now occupied by the Morrison saloon where he continued until 1862. The following year he assisted in the organization of the Second National Bank and was its first president controlling the institution until June, 1873, when he closed up the affairs of this bank and the fixtures and good will were sold to the Muskingum Valley Bank. When the panic of 1873, brought on much financial disaster throughout the country the latter bank failed and Mr. Potwin was then appointed assignee and closed its affairs. He afterward established a private bank under the firm name of C. W. Potwin Company, A. V. Smith, his former cashier in the Second National Bank, the other partner. This institution maintained a continuous and successuful existence until 1883, when a sale was made to the Citizens' National Bank and in that year, Mr. Potwin practically retired from active business, giving his attention only to the supervision of his invested interests from that time until his death. In 1868 he had purchased law in Kansas to the value of one hundred and fifty thousand dollars, much of this being bought from railroad companies. Some of this land still in possession of his heirs. Its rise in value owing to the settlement of the country, brought him considerable wealth and at the time of his death he was possessed of an estate of four hundred thousand dollars in land and Kansas mortgages. At the time of the Civil war Mr. Potwin had enlisted in 1863 in the one hundred days' service as a member of the One Hundred and Fifty-ninth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. His command was principally engaged in manning forts Washington, D. C., and he was also on court martial duty for a time. He acted as first lieutenant of his company. In all matters of citizensbip he was equally loyal in times of pea or days of war, and his home community benefitted largely by his liberal assistance for the public good and his influence in behalf of all progressive measures. r. Potwin was married to Miss Sarah Sturges, who was born in Zanesville on the Sturges' property in Putnam and whose death occurred there. She was born September 22, 1826, and passed away in 1892. Her father was Solomon Sturges, a native of Fairfield, Connecticut, am: he traces his ancestry back to Solomon Sturges his great-grandfather, who was killed by the. British at the burning of Fairfield, Connecticut July 7, 1779, when eighty-six years of age. Hezekiah Sturges, his son, was a soldier of the Revolutionary war and died at Fairfield, Connecti PAGE - 517 - PICTURE OF CHARLES W. POTWIN PAGE - 518 - BLANK PAST AND PRESENT OF MUSKINGUM COUNTY - 519 CUT, in April, 1794. Dimon Sturges, son of Hezekiah Sturges, was also one of the heroes of the Revolutionary war and he died in Fairfield, Connecticut, January 16, 1829, at the age of seventy- four years. Solomon Sturges, son of Dimon Sturges, and the father of Mrs. Potwin, was in born Fairfield, Connecticut, April 21, 1796, and departed this life at Chicago, Illinois, October 14, 1864. He married Lucy Hale, who was in Glastonbury, Connecticut, and was a relative of Nathan Hale. He conducted a general store on the river bank where the approach to the Sixth street bridge has since been built, and there he laid the foundation of his large fortune. About the time of the outbreak of the Civil war he removed to Chicago, Illinois, and during the period of hostilities he equipped a regiment at his own expense, which was known as the Sturges Rifles. He also built the immense A and B elevators of the Illinois Central Railroad Company, at Chicago. and was also the owner of an elevator at Odessa, Russia. The last Solomon Sturges died in Chicago, leaving two million dollars to his nine children. Mr. and Mrs. Potwin became the parents of six children : Lucy is the wife of Gilbert D. son, Munson, who was colonel of the Civil war, and afterward prepared for the bar, being now engaged in the practice of law in Los Angeles, California. Julia Marsh is the wife of John R. Holmes, who is engaged in lead and zinc mining at Joplin, Missouri. Caroline A. is the wife of Charles F. Ellis, a real estate and insurance agent at Helena, Montana. Charles A. married Adelaide Stevens, a daughter of Wheeler Stevens, of Zanesville, and she died September 28, 1892, at the age of twenty-seven years. Charles Potwin was married June 19, 1901, his second union being with Marie Deleplaine, a daughter of Mrs. Margaret Deleplaine and a native of Circleville, Ohio, born November 22, 1878. Charles Potwin was connected with the hardware company at Zanesville, being chosen vice president in 1902. At one time he was engaged in the wholesale grocery business in St. Louis, Missouri and later was upon his father's cattle ranch in Kansas. Subsequently he became interested in zinc mines in Seneca, Missouri, and is now giving attention to the supervision of his property interests, being a well known capitalist of Zanesville. Kate Benton, the next member of the Potwin family, is the wife of Frederick 0. Buck, genera1 agent for the Liverpool, London and Globe Insurance Company for five western states, with headquarters at Denver, Colorado. Frank, the youngest member of the family, died in infancy. Charles W. Potwin was a member of the Masonic fraternity and in his life exemplified its beneficent spirit which was based upon brotherly kindness and mutual helpfulness. He held membership in the Putnam Presbyterian church and was a most charitable man, giving freely of his means to assist the poor and needy and ameliorate the hard conditions of life. He gave ten thousand dollars to Marietta College and also assisted other educational institutions. He was a most honorable and upright man and by his death the community sustained an irreparable loss, being deprived of the presence of one whom it had come to look upon as a benefactor and friend. His whole career, both business and social, served as a model to the young and an inspiration to the aged. He shed a brightness around everything with which he came in contact and by his usefulness and general benevoqlence he created a memory whose perpetuation does not depend upon brick and stone, but upon a spontaneous and free will offering of a grateful and enlightened people. WILLIAM SUNDERLAND. William Sunderland, now deceased, became a resident of Muskingum county in 1823. He was then only a few months old, having been brought to Ohio by his parents from his birthplace near Wheeling, West Virginia. He was a son of Abraham and Susie (Thomas) Sunderland, the latter a daughter of Philip Thomas. Abraham Sunderland was a native of Yorkshire. England, and on crossing the broad Atlantic to the United States in 1819 lie settled in Virginia, whence he afterward removed to Muskingum, Ohio, and still later took up his abode in Falls township. It was in 1833 that he bought the farm upon which his remaining days were passed and which ultimately became the property of his son William. He was a butcher by trade but also followed the occupation of farming and was the owner of twenty-nine and a half acres of land. Unto him and his wife were born ten children, namely : Mary : Grace ; Richard ; William ; Edward : Samuel. living in Illinois ; Elizabeth : Sarah ; Hannah ; and one who died young. William Sunderland was reared under the parental roof in Muskingum county and was indebted to its public school system for the educational privileges he enjoyed. He remained with his parents in his boyhood days and afterward started out in lite on his own account, securing as a companion and helpmate for the journey Miss Sophronia Bothwell, to whom he was married in 1870. She was born in Tompkins county, New York, and is a daughter of Robert and Esther (Bowker) Bothwell, both of whom were natives of the Empire state. Her paternal grandfather was born in Scotland and became the founder of the family in America, establishing 520 - PAST AND PRESENT OF MUSKINGUM COUNTY. his home in New York when he crossed the Atlantic to this country. William Sunderland learned the butcher's business with his father in early life and followed the pursuit of farming throughout his active business career. He voted for the republican party and for fifty-one years he was a zealous and faithful member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. His life was quietly passed and yet his record contains lessons that are worthy of emulation for he was active and energetic in business and was true to honorable principles of business conduct. He cried July 26, 1904, amid the deep regret of many friends among whom he had long lived and who had come to know him as a man of genuine worth. DANIEL HARVEY CRAWFORD, M. D. Dr. Daniel Harvey Crawford, engaged in the practice of medicine in Zanesville, is a native of West Virginia, his birth having occurred in Fairfield, Kanawha county, January 15, 1866. His father, Thomas Crawford, who was born in Virginia, was a lumberman and is now overseer of lands for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. At the time of the Civil war he served in the commissary -department of the Union army and he gives his political allegiance to the republican party which was the advocate of the Union cause and which has always been the champion of progress and improvement. He married Eliza Porter, who was born in Fairfield, West Virginia. Both are living, the former at the age of seventypaseven years and the latter at the age of seventy-three years. Mrs. Crawford is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. In their family are eight children : Clark W., who is pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church at Akron, Ohio ; Mandeville, living in Huntington, \Vest Virginia Andrew, superintendent of a mining company at Ronda, West Virginia ; Mark, deceased Mary, the wife of Jacob Douglas, a mining superintendent in West Virginia ; Octavia, the widow of John Hastings and now living with her parents Alethea, the wife of Henry Smith, a stationary engineer of West Virginia ; and Daniel H. Dr. Crawford was a public-school student in \Vest Virginia and later continued his studies in the Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware. He taught school in his native state for three years but regarded this merely as an initial step to other professional labor, for desiring to engage in the practice of medicine he began reading in the of fice of Dr. Phister, at Charleston, West Virginia. He attended lectures at Hahneman Medical College of Chicago, where he was graduated March 20, 1890, and he entered upon practice at Charleston, West Virginia, where he remained until the fall of 1892, when he removed to Barnesville, Ohio, there residing until January, 1898. At that date he came to Zanesville, where he has since successfully practiced, and a liberal patronage is accorded him, showing that the public has confidence in his skill and ability. He belongs to the Southeastern Ohio Homeopathic Medical Society, in which he has held office, and he practices along modern scientific lines, having a thorough understanding of the advanced ideas of the profession because of his continued reading, study and investigation. Dr. Crawford was married, in June, 1892, to Miss Harriet Alice Young, who was born in Charleston, West Virginia, in December, 1866. and is a daughter of Robert Young, a merchant. Their only child is deceased. Dr. and Mrs. Crawford hold membership in the Methodist Episcopal church and he belongs to the Odd Fellows society and the encampment. He is also a Knight of Pythias and for some time was a delegate to the grand lodge of that order and is now county deputy grand chancellor. He is supreme secretary and treasurer of the Campbells and in these various organizations is popular with his brethren of the fraternities. In politics he is a republican and while he has never been active as an office seeker he served as health officer at Barnesville and is now a member of the board of education at Zanesville. During the years of his residence here he has gained a wide and favorable acquaintance and in his practice displays strict conformity to the ethics of the profession. FRED H. HERRON. Fred H. Herron, trainmaster for the Ohio River & Western Railroad at Zanesville, was born in Rich Hill township, Muskingum county, February 28, 1871. His father, Fred Herron, Sr., was also a native of this county and is now an enter,- prising and well known farmer of Rich Hill township. His parents were early settlers of this part of the state, the grandfather entering land from the government in Muskingum county at a time when comparatively few settlements had been' made and the work of improvement and progress had scarcely been begun. Fred Herron, Sr., was reared to agricultural life an.. has always carried on general farming, being now the owner of a valuable and productive tract of land of three PAGE - 521 - PICTURE OF DR. DANIEL HARVEY CRAWFORD PAGE - 522 - BLANK PAST AND PRESENT OF MUSKINGUM COUNTY - 523 hundred acres. He married Miss Sarah Armstong, who was born in Salt Creek township and is a daughter of George Armstrong. The boyhood days of Fred H. Herron were spent in the usual manner of farm lads of the period. He mastered the branches of learning taught in the district schools and through the summer months assisted in the work of the home farm, remaining with his father until nineteen years of age, when he left home and went to Chandlersville. He entered the employ of the Ohio River & Western Railroad, doing office work there for five years from 1890 until 1895. He was express messenger and later agent at Chandlersville and came to Zanesville as train dispatcher but later was promoted to his present position of trainmaster, the duties of which he discharges with promptness, dispatch and great care, realizing fully the responsibility and obligations that devolve upon him. Mr. Herron was married in 1893 to Miss Grace Evans, a native of Muskingum county, and they have three children : Paul, Forrest and Marie. The parents have a wide acquaintance in Zanesville and the circle of their friends is almost equally extensive. Mr. Herron gives his political support to the republican party. He is a man of much moral force and strength of character. enterprising and alert and stands well with the corporation which he represents and the community large. WASHINGTON SPICER. There is no life record that should awaken higher admiration or deeper respect than that of the man who has traveled far on life’s journey and whose path has been that of uprightness and honor, industry, integrity and energy. Such has been the career of Washington Spicer. who is held warm esteem by young and old, rich and poor, throughout Salem township, Muskingum county. He was born in this township, June 9, 1827, and is descended from English ancestry. His paternal grandfather was brought from England to America as a British soldier to aid in the subjugation of the colonies then in revolt against the latter country, but investigation of the causes of the war led him to desert the English army and to join the American troops, with which he fought throughout the struggle for independence. While he was with the "red coats" they made a raid in Pennsylvania, visiting each house in a certain settlement, taking what they could with them and burning what they did not want. After the war was over Mr. Spicer went back to one of the homes which the soldiers had raided and married the daughter of that household. His children were David, Daniel, Jonathan, Thomas, Elizabeth, Catherine, Mary and Margaret. Daniel Spicer, father of our subject, was born in Pennsylvania, about 1787, and served his country as a soldier in the war of 1812. He arrived in Muskingum county in 1815, finding here an unimproved district, in which there were few settlements, the work of progress and development lying largely in the future. He entered one hundred and sixty acres of land from the government in 1820, and it was upon this farm that Washington Spicer was reared. Daniel Spicer at once began the cultivation of his land, cutting away the timber and planting the fields. For a number of years he was actively identified with agricultural interests in Muskingum county and he also owned land in Hocking and Jackson counties, Ohio, in addition to his one hundred and sixty acres in this county. Eventually he sold his Ohio property and removed to Illinois, his death occurring in Wayne county, that state, in 1861. He was married twice and had nine children. He had a son Benjamin by his first marriage and those of his second marriage are : John, David, Jacob, Joseph, Washington, William, Elizabeth and Catherine, twins, Mary, Jane and Naomi. Of these four are yet living. Washington Spicer at the usual age entered the public schools and therein mastered the common branches of learning. Following the completion of his education he rented land on which he engaged in farming for several years and thereby he earned the money necessary for the purchase of property. In 1859 he bought the farm upon which he now resides and it has been his home throughout the succeeding years. At the time of the Civil war, however, he left the plow and shouldered the rifle, becoming a member of Company E, One Hundred and Sixtieth Ohio Infantry, at Zanesville, on the 7th of May, 1864. He served with that command for one hundred and twenty days and participated in several skirmishes and was also in the battle of Martinsburg on the 4th and 5th of July, 1864. He was never wounded nor ill in the hospital and during his military service was ever found loyal to his country. On the termination of his enlistment Mr. Spicer returned to his home and family. He had been married in 1849 to Sarah Davis, who was born in Salem township, and was a daughter of Benjamin Davis. They had three children but only one is now living, Benjamin H., who was born in 185o, and married Caroline Winn, their home being near his father's farm. The wife and mother died November 16, 1856, and on the 31st of December, 1857, Mr. Spicer wedded Hannah Davis, a sister of his first wife. There are five children, four daughters and a son by this marriage, namely : Mary E., who was born January 19, 1860; Cath- 524 - PAST AND PRESENT OF MUSKINGUM COUNTY. erine A., born April 13, 1861 ; Jane A., who was born July 11, 1862, and lives in Perry township ; Sherman W., born December 12, 1864 ; and Margaret C., who was born November 28, 1866, and is the wife of Arlington Bowden, of Perry township. Mr. Spicer's second wife died April 7, 1878. He had four grandchildren, three of whom are living: Mrs. G. N. Shroyer, daughter of B. H. Spicer ; and Edith L. and Lolita Bowden, daughters of Margaret C. Bowden ; Wilbur H. Spicer, son of B. H. Spicer, died in January, 1895, aged about fifteen years, at the Deaf and Dumb Institution at Columbus, Ohio, where he was attending school. When he was about two years old he had an attack of scarlet fever from which he lost his hearing and speech. r. Spicer has five great- grandchildren, the two sons and three daughters of rs. G. N. Shroyer. The home farm of Mr. Spicer comprises forty-five acres of land about two and a half miles from Adamsville and to this place he gives his supervision. He votes with the republican party and has capably filled the office of supervisor and trusqtee in his township. He is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic and also of the Patrons of Industry and lie and his daughters are members of the Bethel Methodist Episcopal church. For seventy-eight years he has resided in Muskingum county and is to-day one of the oldest native sons living within its borders. He has watched with interest the events which have occurred and which have shaped his history and what to many are matters of record are to him matters of experience. He has seen the introduction of the railqroad, the telegraph and the telephone and it is within his memory when much of the land in this portion of the state was covered with timber, while wild animals, deer and other game were found in the forests. There has been a wonderful transformation, the forest lands being now richly cultivated fields, while in the place of the pioneer log cabins are seen substantial residences. Mr. Spicer has done his full share in promoting the growth and development of the county and is to-day honored as a pioneer settler. FRANK M. BOAL. Frank M. Boal, interested in general farmmg on section 14, Adams township, is a representative of one of the pioneer families of Muskingum county. His grandfather, Archibald Boal, was born, reared and married in Ireland, but became one of the earliest residents of Ohio, settling here in the latter part of the eighteenth century. In the midst of a forest he hewed out a farm, becoming owner of one hundred and sixty acres of land. His son, Archibald Boal, Sr., was born in Morgan county, Ohio, in 1799, being one of the first white native children of that. county. He was reared amid the scenes of frontier life, sharing in the hardships and trials which usually fall to the lot of the pioneer. His educational privileges were those afforded by the primitive schools of the time and he assisted materially in the work of the home farm. In 1830 he arrived in Norwich, Muskingum county, and followed the trades of a stonemason and bricklayer, which he had previously learned. He lived in Monroe township, where his remaining days were passed, his death occurring when he had reached the age of sixty- three years. In his family were ten children, nine of whom reached adult age, but Frank M. Boal is the only one now living. In taking up the personal history of Frank M. Boal, we present to our readers the life record of one well known in Muskingum county. His birth occurred in Highland township, May 11, 1844. and his education was acquired in the Bucker district in Monroe township. As it was necessary for him to earn his own living at a very early age, he had the privilege of attending school for only two days in a week. When he had permanently put aside his text-books he entered the employ of William Pencil, with whom he remained for three years and for one year lie was employed by George Bell. He afterward worked for three years at the mason's trade and then turned his attention to farming upon the place where he now resides. He and his wife have one hundred and seventy-one and a half acres of land three and a half miles from Adamsville, and the farm is devoted to the raising of grain and fruit. Viewed from a financial standpoint his life has been eminently successful and he may well he termed a self-made man. Without the assistance of influential friends or family and with no financial capital to aid him as he started out in life he has worked his way steadily upward, gaining a living by honorable methods and directing his labors until as the years have passed his earnings have grown into a comfortable competence and he is now one of the substantial agriculturists of his community. Mr. Boal was married in March, 1868, to Miss Eliza Jordan, who was born October 28, 1845, a (laughter of John and Sophia (Spencer) Jordan. Mrs. Boal is a native of Hocking county, Ohio. Her father was born m Maryland, and her mother in Pennsylvania, and Mr. Jordan followed the occupation of farming in order to provide for his family. Both parents died, however, during the infancy of Mrs. Boal and she was reared by John Darner, who afterward gave her the farm upon which she and her husband make their home. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Boal have been born PAST AND PRESENT OF MUSKINGUM COUNTY - 525 seven children : Rosamond E., who was born February 19, 1869, and died August 8, 1879, at the age of ten years ; John, who was born December 8, 1870, and is at home ; Frances E., who was born September 30, 1872, and is the wife of Frank Spragg, a resident of Highland township Charles L., who was born September 2, 1874, and is with the Brown Manufacturing Company of Zanesville ; Oliver M., who was born October 4, 1877, and married Bertly Howald, their home being in Monroe township ; Mrs. Anna E. Vernon, who was born January 5, 1882, and is a resident of Adamsville ; and Alice A., who was born April 18, 1885, and is living at home. The family are members of the Baptist church and Mr. Boal is a democrat in his political views. He has served as school director for several years and the cause of education finds in him a warm friend, while in matters of citizenship he is progressive, giving his support to every measure that e deems will prove of public benefit. His life ord is another indication of the opportunities at are afforded in America to men of strong purpose, who are willing to work. Through his own labors he has become one of the substantial farmers of his native county and is now enabled to enjoy all of the comforts and many of the luxuries of life. ALEXANDER W. SMITH. Alexander W. Smith is one of the extensive landowners of Muskingum county, his possessions in Falls township aggregating one thousand acres, and there he is carrying on general farming and the raising of cattle and sheep. As a typical representative of the farming interests of Ohio he well deserves mention in this volume. He was born on the place where he now resides, September 8, 1859. His paternal grandparents were Edward and Martha (Watson) Smith, the former born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and the latter in Ireland. In 1809 they became residents of Muskingum county, settling on the arm now owned by our subject and the grandfather was known as a prominent and influential farmer. That he lived here in pioneer days is indicated by the fact that part of the land within he borders of the county was still in possession of the government when he arrived here. He entered a farm on the pike road and taking possession of the tract which was then wild and unimproved he began at once to improve it and continued to reside thereon throughout the remainder of his life. In addition to cultivating the soil he so conducted a hostelry known as the Smith Tavern, which was built of stone in 1830. His political views accorded with the principles of the whig party and he was a prominent and influential man in his neighborhood, his opinion carrying weight with his friends and acquaintances. He died at the ripe old age of eighty-two years. Alexander Smith, father of our subject, spent his entire life in Muskingum county, living on what has long been known as the old Smith homestead. In his youth he shared with the others in the hardships and trials incident to the establishment of a home on the frontier and his educational privileges were necessarily meager because of the limited opportunities afforded in this new district. In the school of experience, however, he learned many valuable lessons. He was married to Miss Amelia Baumgardner, who was born June 3, 1827, in Springfield township, Muskingum county, two and a half miles from Zanesville and was a daughter of George and Elizabeth (Oyster) Baumgardner. Mr. Smith spent his life upon the farm that is now owned by his son Alexander. devoting his attention to the tilling of the soil and to the raising of stock. He had a well developed farm property and his place was neat and thrifty in appearance, indicating his careful supervision. and progressive methods. In politics he was a strong republican, interested in the growth and success of his party, and he always kept well informed on the questions and issues of the day. He died February 27, 1901. at the age of seventy-four years, and thus passed away a leading agriculturist of the county. Unto Alexander and Amelia Smith were born three children : George E., a farmer living at Columbus. Ohio ; Mrs. Emma Welch, of Madison county; and Alexander W. Throughout his entire life Alexander W. Smith has been a resident of Muskingum county. He pursued his education in the schools of Zanesville and in his youth was instructed in the best methods of caring for the fields and the stock, so that his practical experience well qualified him for his chosen life work after he attained his majority. The home which he occupies is built of stone and was erected by his father and grandfather, the older part of the building having been constructed in 1832. the newer part in 1861. This is one of the landmarks of this portion of the •state and has been the witness of many remarkable changes as the county has emerged from pioneer conditions to take on all the evidences of an advanced and improved civilization. The farming property of Mr. Smith now aggregates one thousand acres of land in Falls township and there he raises various cereals and also cattle and sheep. His home is about five miles from the Zanesville courthouse on the west pike. Mr. Smith was married November 10, 1880, to Miss Lma Tanner, who was born in Hopewell township and is a daughter of James 526 - PAST AND PRESENT OF MUSKINGUM COUNTY E. Tanner. Her father was born in Licking township, a son of William Tanner, now deceased, who was a most prominent and influential man of the county. Mr. and Mrs. Smith have four children: Ethel T., Lillian W., Amelia and Gladys. r. Smith votes with the republican party and was treasurer of Falls township for two terms but has never been active as an office seeker for the extent and volume of his business demands his time and energies. He has made judicious investment in real estate and his property interests are to-day represented by a large figure. He possesses strong determination, clear judgment and a decisive will, and whatever he undertakes he carries forward to successful completion. NORMAN S. CHANDLER. Norman S. Chandler, who was a member of the Zanesville bar, was born in this county in 1857. and died on the 8th of August, 1901, respected by all who knew him. His parents were Wesley J. and Eleanor (Finney) Chandler, who are still living on Putnam Hill, in Zanesville. He pursued his education in Wooster University and when his literary course was completed, giving him general knowledge to serve as the foundation upon which to rear the superstructure of professional learning, he took up the study of law with Frank Southard and following his admission to the bar he practiced successfully in Zanesville up to the time of his death, having a large and distinctively representative clientage. He always prepared his cases with thoroughness and presented them with force, being strong in argument, logical in his deductions and cogent in reasoning. )n the 14th of October, 1885. Mr. Chandler was united in marriage to Miss Jessie Alice Glessner, a native of Zanesville and a daughter of Jacob and Mary (Laughlin) Glessner. Her grandfather, Jacob Glessner, lived to the advanced age of ninety-one years, while his wife, who bore the maiden name of Mariette Young, lived to the age of eighty-six years and was the mother of twelve children. Jacob Glessner was born in Somerset county, Pennsylvania, and after his marriage in 1837 came to Ohio. settling in Zanesville. He afterward went to Newark but later returned to this city and is still living in the old homestead on Greenwood avenue, where he has now resided for fifty-five years. In an earls- day he published a newspaper in this city, which he continued for some time and he afterward became one of the founders of the Glessner Paper Company. He was very prominent in the affairs of the city during the period of the Civil war and he also served as a member of the state legislature at that time. His capability well fitted him for leadership in public thought and action and he wielded a wide influence. He is now living at the very venerable age of ninety- six years, the patriarch of the community. His labors proved effective, beneficial and far-reaching in connection with public affairs for many years and at all times he commanded the respect and confidence of his fellowmen. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Glessner were born six children, of whom four are yet living: John J., the eldest, born in Zanesville, married Frances Macbeth, of Springfield, Ohio, and they had two children: John George, who was born in Chicago, Illinois, and married Miss Alice Hamblin, of Springfield, Ohio, by whom he had four children, Elizabeth, Frances, John Jacob and Emily ; and Frances, who was born in Chicago and married Blemeth Lee, a distant relative of General Lee, of the. Confederate army, ay whom she had two children, John Glessner and Frances. George B., the second member of the family, was born in Newark, Ohio, and married Nellie Reeder, of Muscatine, Iowa, now deceased. William L., born in Newark, Ohio, married Ellen B. Taylor. of Wheeling, West Virginia, and they had one child, Mary, who was born in that city. After losing his first wife he married Martha Wright. The other member of the Glessner family is Mrs. Chandler. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Chandler were born two children : George N., now deceased; and Anna, whose birth occurred in Zanesville, August 24, 1891. Mr. Chandler was a republican in his political views and took an active interest in fraternal organizations as a member of the Elks and Masonic lodges, having attained the thirty-second degree of the Scottish rite in :Masonry. His entire life was passed in Zanesville and in a profession where advancement depends upon individual merit he made for himself all honorable place. JOHN ALER. John Aler, who carries on general farming and, stock-raising, making a specialty of the raising of sheep, resides on section 15, Adams township„ where he owns a valuable tract of land of three' hundred and sixty. acres. His birth occurred in-, Salem township, Muskingum county, January 5, 1855, his parents being Christopher and Christiana (Schalpp) Aler. The father's birth occurred in Germany, October 4, 1829. and his education was acquired in the land of his nativity. He came to America in 1854, settling first at Adamsville. where he remained for a year, when he removed to a farm a mile west of the town. There PAGE 527 - PICTURE OF NORMAN S. CHANDLER PAGE - 528 - BLANK PAST AND PRESENT OF MUSKINGUM COUNTY - 529 he spent eleven years and in 1866 he bought forty acres of land in Adams township, residing thereon until his death, which occurred in 1867. His wife, who was born in 1833, is also a native of Germany. They were the parents of nine children, namely : Caroline, John, Sophia, George, deceased; C. C., Albert, Mary, William and Emma. John Aler acquired his education in the common schools of Adams township and remained at home until sixteen years of age, after which he was employed as a farm hand for four years. He afterward located on a farm owned by his wife and he made his first purchase of property in 1887, while in 1903 he became the owner of the place upon which he now resides. His farm is pleasantly and conveniently situated about six miles from Adamsville and comprises three hundred and sixty acres of rich and arable land. He now carries on general agricultural pursuits and stock-raising and he has upon his place a flock of one hundred and seventy-five sheep. He has made a close study of the best methods of tilling the soil, cultivating his crops and raising stock and in all his work he is practical, methodical and progressive. Mr. Aler was married in 1875 to Miss Matilda C. Hanks, who was born in August, 1856, in Adams township. and is a daughter of J, J. and Theresa ( Swank) Hanks, who were natives of Virginia and came to Muskingum county at an early day. The father was a close relative of Nancy Hanks, mother of Abraham Lincoln. They had eight children, seven of whom are living : Martha ; Ellen ; Samuel T. ; George L. ; Sarah R. ; William H. and Jeremiah J. Mrs. Aler is the only one living in Muskingum county. Mr. and Mrs. Aler are now the parents of three children : Charles H.. who was born January 9, 1876; Oris T., November 18, 1887 ; and Iona, October 2, 1890. The parents hold membership in the Methodist church and contributed liberally to its support. Mr. Aler's study of the political questions and issues of the day has led him to give his allegiance to the republican party. He has served as school director and is an advocate of schools of high efficiency and of public progress along lines relating to the material, intellectual and moral development of the community. CHRISTIAN S. EPPLEY. Christian S. Eppley, an enterprising farmer of Wayne township, is numbered among the native sons of Muskingum county, for his birth occurred in Harrison township, June 17, 1859. His paternal grandfather, Jacob Eppley, was born in Wittenburg, Germany, and was there married to 32 Catherine Keller. They became the parents of the following children, all of whom lived in the United States, and those who still 'survive are : Mary, the wife of Louis Beal, of Michigan ; Frederick, of Warren county, Ohio; Gottlieb, a resident of Morgan county, this state; Louis, also of Morgan county ; Christian, of Brush Creek, Muskingum county ; and William F. Those deceased are : Jacob, George, Michael and Catherine. William F. Eppley, now a prominent farmer of Wayne township, living just south of the farm belonging to Christian S. Eppley, was born in Germany, March 29, 1831, and was named after King William of Germany, who in his will left him ten dollars because of the fact that he was named in his honor. William Eppley was but nine months old when brought to America by his parents and seventy-five days were required in completing the voyage to the port of New York. The journey was then made by wagon across the country to Marietta, Ohio, and up the Muskingum river to this county. The family home was established in Brush Creek township in 1832 and there the grandfather entered one hundred and sixty acres of land from the government, on which he built a log cabin and began clearing the land. This property is now in possession of Christian Eppley. Upon the home farm Jacob Eppley remained for a number of years and then removed to Morgan county, where he died at the advanced age of eighty-four years. while his wife lived to be seventy-three years of age. William F. Eppley was reared under the parental roof and in his boyhood days pursued his education in a log schoolhouse. He was with his father until twenty-five years of age, when he started out in life on his own account. In 1875 he bought one hundred and seven acres of land in Wayne township, and now owns eighty-seven acres of this property and also a tract of eighty-three acres in Harrison township which he rents. He paid fourteen thousand dollars for his home property. which is even more valuable at the present time because of the excellent improvements which he has placed upon it. He follows progressive ideas of agriculture and is to-day classed with the substantial farmers of this part of the state. His Study of the political issues and questions of the day has led him to give his support to the republican party, while his religious views are in accord with the teachings of the Methodist Episcopal church, in which he has long held membership. He was married in 1855 to Miss Catherine Beal, who was born in Logan county, Ohio, in 1836, and is the daughter of Philip and Eva (Smith) Beal, who were natives of Germany. Mr. and Mrs. Eppley became the parents of ten children, all born in this county and all yet living as follows : Anna, the wife of Bert Gilbert ; Christian ; Emanuel ; Sim- 530 - PAST AND PRESENT OF MUSKINGUM COUNTY. eon; Louis ; Mrs. Sarah Foss ; rs. Katie Stabler, of Michigan ; Mrs. Nettie Heinley ; Edward; and Roland. Christian S. Eppley is indebted to the public school system of Muskingum county for the educational privileges he enjoyed. He attended school throughout the winter months and in the summer seasons worked upon the farm, continuing to assist his father in the operation of the land until he had attained his majority when he started out in life on his own account. He is now the owner of twenty acres of good bottom land on the river about four miles south of the courthouse and this land is devoted to gardening. It is worth from two to five hundred dollars per acre and is a very productive tract, so that he annually markets a large amount of garden products. He follows the most improved methods in cultivating the vegetables and because of their size and excellent quality he has no trouble in disposing of his products at the highest market prices in the city. Mr. Eppley was married to Miss Phoebe Bletcher, who was born in Clav township and is a daughter of Andrew Bletcher. a native of Morgan county, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Eppley are now the parents of four children : Cleason A., Ralph L., Stella M., and Alice B. The parents hold membership in the Methodist Episcopal church and politically Mr. Eppley is a republican. He was elected on that ticket to the office of justice of the peace. the duties of which he discharged with promptness and equity. Mn all matters of citizenship he is interested and warmly supports every movement for the public good, at the same time conducting his business interests so that they win him success and also gain for him an untarnished name. E. J. HESSIN. I,. J. Hessin is owner of a general mercantile establishment in the little village of Black Run and has been identified with other business interests which have brought him a gratifying financial return. He is numbered among the native sons of Muskingum county, his birth having occurred in Licking county in 1846. He is a son of James Hessin, who was born in Ireland in 1813 and came to America with his father, John Hessin. His parents died in Maryland only two weeks after their arrival in this country and James Hessin was thus largely thrown upon his own resources. He came to Ohio about 1833 and secured a position as engineer in the old Granville furnace, while later he was employed in a similar capacity at the Mary Ann furnace and also acted as stationary engineer at Zanesville, being thus employed until 1839. In that year with the capital which he had saved , from his earnings he purchased a farm in Harrison township, Licking county, but afterward sold th property and bought eighty acres in Union town ship, Licking county, where he lived until his death, which occurred in 1881. He was a e industrious man, who led a busy, useful and a native life, and his example is well worthy of emulation, for it shows what can be accomplish when one has determination, energy and persistency of purpose. He was married to Miss Stacey Belt, who was born and reared in Maryland but was living in Licking county, Ohio, at the time of her marriage. She still survives her husband and at the age of eighty-six years is living with her son Albert in Granville, Ohio. In the family were five children: Elizabeth, who came the wife of Horace D. Wilcox and died leaving a daughter--Jessie; Caroline, who came the wife of Edward Beecher and died at age of twenty-three years, leaving one son, W. Reedier, of Columbus, Ohio; Elihu, who died in Columbus, Ohio, about 1885 ; L. J., of the review ; and Albert L., who is living in Granville, Ohio. The father of this family was a democrat in his political views but he bad neither time nor inclination to seek office for his undivided attention was given to his business affair and his life of activity and honesty won him t respect of all with whom he came in contact. L. J. Hessin was a student in the schools Licking county in his early boyhood and afterward continued his studies at Denison University. During the period of vacation he worked upon the home farm until eighteen years of age and afterward he engaged in teaching school for three terms. At the time of his marriage he 1ocated on the farm and gave his attention to agricultural pursuits in Licking county until when he removed to Muskingum county a purchased a farm of two hundred acres east Frazeysburg. To the cultivation and improvement of that property he devoted his energy until 1897. when he sold his farm and removed to Black Run. becoming station agent for the Pennsylvania Railroad. In 1898 he established general mercantile store there and has built up a fine business. drawing a large tra from the surrounding country. He also engaged in furnishing ties to the railroad and from 1897 until 1901 he conducted a livery stable at Black Run. He has also served as postmaster there. When he took up his abode at his present home his was the only building in the town, but now there are more than thirty buildings there. In 1870 he was united in marriage to Sarah Alward. a native of Licking county and a daughter of James Alward. They have become the parents of nine children : J. Herbert, who is liv- PAGE - 531 - PICTURE OF MR. AND MRS. L. J. HESSIN PAGE - 532 - BLANK PAST AND PRESENT OF MUSKINGUM COUNTY - 533 ing in Hanover, Ohio ; Albert, a resident farmer of Jackson township ; Iona, at home ; Lena, who occupies a good position with the Howell Provision Company, of Newark ; Fern, at home ; Guy, who is a conductor on the railroad running from Columbus to Zanesville ; Catherine and Alward, both in school; and L. J., Jr., living in Newark. With his son Albert Mr. Hessin is engaged in general farming. The parents hold membership in the Presbyterian church and in his political views Mr. Hessin is a democrat. While in Licking county he served as trustee and assessor in his township and in Cass county he served as a member of school board. He now has varied business interests which are capably managed and have thereby become profitable and he is regarded as one of the leading, influential citizens of his part the county, interested in all that pertains to the general welfare to the extent that he gives active aid and co-operation to every movement for the public good. JOSEPH NORMAN. The attractiveness of Muskingum county as a place of residence and the many advantages which it offers to its citizens arc indicated by the fact that many of its native sons remain as citizens here throughout the period of manhood, enjoying its privileges and opportunities and benefitting by the utilization of the natural resources of the county. Joseph Norman is among this class and after many years active connection with agricultural interests is now living retired in Falls township. He was born in Hopewell township. May 2, 1825, and represents one of the pioneer families of the state. His paternal grandfather. Oliver Norman, was born in New Jersev and in 1816 came to Ohio with his family and settled in Hopwell township. Muskingum county, when it was largely a wild and unimproved region. He was an iron worker in New Jersey but here turned his attention to agricultural interests. His son, William Norman, who was born in Sussex county, New Jersey. in 1791, accompanied his grandfather to the west and became a farmer of Muskingum county. He aided in the arduous task of developing new land but his resolute spirit and unconquerable determination enabled him to overcome all the difficulties and obstacles m his path, and to work his way steadily upward to success. He was united in marriage to Miss Rebecca Allen, also a native of New Jersey and a daughter of Noah Allen, who came to Muskingum county in 1807 and here followed the occupation of farming. William Norman reached the advanced age of eighty-seven years, passing away in 1878. He therefore witnessed much of the growth and progress of this section of the state and at all times bore his full share in the work of improvement. In his family were six children, namely: Joseph; William, who died in 1861; David, a resident of Hopewell township ; Athelia A.; and Jane and Elizabeth, both deceased. Joseph Norman was reared under the parental roof, remaining at home until twenty-four years of age, when he came to his present place of residence in Falls township. He taught school for twenty-seven years, being one of the early educators of this part of the state, and in his work in the schoolroom he was quite successful, having the ability to impart clearly and readily to others the knowledge that he had acquired. He entered the army in 1865 as a member of Company E. One Hundred and Ninety-fifth Ohio Regiment, in which he was commissioned second lieutenant. His brother David served in the Seventy-eighth and the One Hundred and Fifty-ninth Regiments of Ohio Infantry. Mr. Norman continued with his command until the close of the war in 1865 and was then honorably discharged in Virginia. Mr. Norman has been twice married. He first wedded Miss Ann Williams and they became the parents of five children : Elsie : Adeline ; Millard ; William ; and Edwin, deceased. While for his second wife he chose Miss Jane Headley and she, too, is now deceased. There were two children by this marriage : Charles, who is living; and Elizabeth, deceased. Mr. Norman now owns eighty-seven acres of land, having sold much of what he formerly possessed. This farm was located by Mark T. Darrah and the stone house upon it was erected in 1830. This is one of the old developed properties of this portion of the state and under the care and guidance of Mr. Norman has been brought to a state of rich fertility. As the years passed his carefully managed business affairs brought to him success and he invested in more land until he was the owner of two hundred and thirty acres but he has since disposed of much of this to his children and is now living retired, not wishing in his declining years that he should have the care of so extensive a property. His political views were in early life in harmony with the whig principles and later he became a stanch republican. His fellow townsmen, recognizing his worth and ability, have frequently called him to public office and he was justice of the peace for twenty-one years. His decisions were strictly fair and impartial, being based upon a knowledge of the law and the equity of the case. He was also assessor for four years, treasurer for two terms and trustee for one term, and his official duties were ever discharged with 534 - PAST AND PRESENT OF MUSKINGUM COUNTY. promptness and fidelity. Mr. Norman has now reached the age of eighty years and his has been a useful, active and honorable career so that he receives the veneration and respect which should ever be accorded to those who travel far on life's journey. JOSEPH C. SPENCER. Joseph C. Spencer was born in Licking township, Muskmgum county, February 15, 1813. When three years old he came with his father, Elder William Spencer, to Salem township, and settled on a farm about one and a half miles east of what afterwards became the village of Adamsville. During a part of the winters of his boyhood and youth he attended such schools as were then provided, and afterwards became a teacher. On the 15th of October, 1835, he was married to Jane Fitz, youngest daughter of Deacon John Fitz, of Madison township, and to them, in the course of years, were born ten children. In March, 1839, Joseph C. Spencer removed his family to Franklin township, Coshocton county, where he resided until the spring of 1867, when he purchased and returned to the farm adjoining the village of Adamsville. Having interests in Iowa, in the spring of 1882 he removed to Webster City, in that state. His eyesight failing him, in the fall of 1884 he returned to this village, and soon after became totally blind. To him this was a great affhction, for he had always led an active life and was a great reader. He deeply regretted his fate, vet he submissively bowed to the will of God. Moral from his youth, he gave his heart to God and his name to the Baptist church in early manhood. As a neighbor he was generous and obliging. As a husband and father he was affectionate and devoted. On the clay on which he died he opened wide his sightless eyes and turning them toward heaven, he ejaculated : "Beautiful ! Beautiful ! Beautiful !" These were his last audible words. For nearly forty years he had living neither father nor mother, brother nor sister. At the age of seventy-six years, two months and twenty-one days he died on May 6, 1889. JANE FITZ SPENCER. Jane Fitz Spencer, wife of Joseph C. Spencer, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Dunn) Fitz, was born in Belmont county, Ohio, October 8, 1816. She was the sixth child in a family of twelve children, all of whom were together at home about four years after the birth of the youngest. All of these grew to manhood or womanhood, married and had children. Jane Fitz was married to Joseph C. Spencer, oldest son of Rev. William Spencer, October 15, 1835. To them were born ten children. John, the oldest son, and Mary, the fifth daughter, died in early childhood. William, the second son, was a member of Company F, Fifty-first Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and died from the effects of a wound received at Kenesaw, Georgia. Melinda Littick, the third daughter, died leaving four chlidren. Six children of Joseph C. and Jane Spencer are still living: Mrs. Elizabeth Amore, who resides in Coshocton county ; Mrs. Catherine White, of Webster City, Iowa ; Mrs. Margaret Mears, Johnstown, Ohio ; Edward Spencer, of North Dakota; Rev. Bunyan Spencer, of Granville, Ohio; Mrs. Martha Saffle, of Adamsville, Ohio. Joseph C. and Jane Spencer had seventy-nine descendants at the time of their death, sixty-three still living—six children, thirty grandchildren and twenty-seven great-grandchildren. Among their descendants are several teachers, editors, bankers, a preacher of the Gospel and a soldier who laid clown his life for his country. Jane, wife of Joseph C. Spencer, spent nearly all her life in Ohio, more than half of it in Muskingum county. She was very strong and active for her years, until December 19, 1898, when she had a fall that made her helpless ever afterward. She was baptized by Rev. William Spencer, in April, 1835, and became a member of the Adamsville Baptist church. At the time of her death she was a member of the Alexandria Baptist church, of which her youngest son was pastor. She was quiet and unassuming in her manner, but was a woman of great energy and perseverance ; a good woman, a good wife, a kind and loving mother, and a child of God. She died December 31, Iwo, aged eighty-four years, two months and twenty-three days. MASON SAFFLE. Mason Saffle, youngest son of Thomas and Louisa (Shaw) Saffle, was born November 2, 1851, in Adams township, Muskingum county, his parents coming front Virginia to this place about 183o. During his youth he attended the public schools. His mind and attention were much given to buying and exchanging stock. On December 11, 1876, he was married to Martha Spencer, daughter of Joseph C. and Jane (Fitz) Spencer, she being born October 23, 1856, in Coshocton county, Ohio. Her parents, in the year 1867, sold their farm of one hundred and sixty acres in Coshocton county, purchasing one hundred and sixty acres of land adjoining Adamsville, Ohio, on the south, formerly known as the Mortiky Adams farm, and upon which the Adamsville addition is now built. PAST AND PRESENT OF MUSKINGUM COUNTY - 535 She was educated in the graded schools in Adamsville and in her youthful days became a member of the Adamsville Baptist church. Mason and Martha Safrle own about two hundred and seventy acres of land in Adams township, Muskingum county, Ohio. Their home was burned October 26, 1897, and less than a year from that time two barns were burned to the ground. All buildings are now replaced. To their union were born four children : Nora A. (Saffle) Williams, born January 5, 1879, was married May 9, 1900, to F. J. E. Williams, who graduated in the Adamsville high school and is now employed in teaching school. Walter G. Saffle was born November 15, 1881, was educated in music and graduated from one of the finest musical schools, receiving his diploma on the 12th day of June, 1902. Since that time he has engaged in teaching in Coshocton and Zanesville, receiving many high honors. Grace L. Saffle was born January 19, 1886, and Naomi Pearl was born May 26, 1890, which completes the family. They were all given a good education in literary and musical branches. JOHN EDWARD CROTZER. John Edward Crotzer, one of Zanesville's native sons, was born in the old third ward of this city in 1868. His paternal grandfather, George J. Crotzer, was a native of Germany and in early manhood came to America. He wedded Miss Rose Reckle, who was of German descent, and they came to Ohio at an early period in its development and improvement. Here Mr. Crotzer worked for the Griffith & Wedge Machine Company until a short time prior to his death. He was a machinist by trade and his efforts were directed long that line throughout his entire business career. Unto him and his wife were born eight children, five of whom are living : Cal, Annie, Sophia. Libby and Josephine, George J. Crotzer ad a brother Jacob who was identified with public affairs in Zanesville, serving for two or more terms as a member of the city council, being connected with the office of alderman the year prior to his death. He was also a member of the board f education. John Adam Crotzer, father of our subject, was native of Zanesville and in early life learned he machinist trade, which he followed until his life's labors were ended. For forty years he was connected with the Griffith & Wedge Company and for about thirty-five years acted as foreman in their shops, capably filling this responsible position. He learned the trade as one of their employes and was never in any other service except during the period of the Civil war, when he was in the naval department of the government, in Washington, D. C. He displayed the musical talent which was characteristic of his German ancestry and was one of the members of the Bauer Band. He married Miss Regina Catherine Mautz, a native of Germany, and his death occurred in 1894, when he was fifty-eight years of age, while his wife died in 1888, at the age of forty-seven years. They were the parents of three children : John Edward ; Edith C., the wife of Charles Weber ; and George F., who married Nora Wilson and has one child, Vernon. John Edward Crotzer was educated in Zanesville and after completmg the high school course attended the business college then conducted by the firm of Parson & Kennison. The institution, however, is now known as the Meredith Business College. Like his father he entered upon his business career by learning the machimst's trade in the shops of Griffith & Wedge and for fifteen years was in their employ, becoming an expert workman and one who enjoyed the full confidence of those whom he represented because of his capability and his well known fidelity to his employer's interests. In 1902 he was elected a member of the board of public service for a term of two years and he is also a member of the Weller Theater Orchestra, with which he has been connected for eleven years. On the 7th of January, 1900, occurred the marriage of Mr. Crotzer and Miss Jennie A. McCarthy, who was born in Ireland. They have two children, Carl A. and Edith Catherine, both natives of Zanesville. Politically Mr. Crotzer is a republican, and fraternally is connected with the Eagles, the Red Men and the Ancient Order of Druids, all at Zanesville. He also affiliates with the Musician's Union and the American Federation of Machinists. One of his most strongly marked characteristics is his love of music and he is a benefit to musical circles because of his well developed talents in this direction. SAMUEL L. RUTLEDGE. Samuel L. Rutledge, who has figured quite prominently in local political circles as a representative of the republican party, and is interested in general mercantile affairs in Hopewell township, was born in Mount Sterling, June 12, 1852. He is of Irish lineage, his grandparents being James and Mary Rutledge, who were natives of County Fermanagh, Ireland. whence in early life they crossed the Atlantic to the United States. For a brief period they remained residents of New York, but afterward took up their abode in Guernsey county, Ohio, where they spent their remaining days. 536 - PAST AND PRESENT OF MUSKINGUM COUNTY. George Rutledge, father of Samuel L. Rutledge, was born in 1815, while his parents were crossing the Atlantic. In his youth lie was apprenticed to a tanner and at the age of eighteen years he was united in marriage to Miss Susannah Shutts. The year 1831 witnessed his arrival in Mount Sterling, :Muskingum county, and there he continued business as a tanner, conducting a plant of that character up to the time of his death. He was also a local preacher of the Methodist Episcopal church, devoting a part of his time to the labors of the ministry for a number of years prior to his demise. His life, honorable and upright, formed an example well worthy of emulation and his influence yet remains as a blessed benediction to many who knew him. Mr. and Mrs. George Rutledge became the parents of four sons and three daughters : Mary A. became the wife of William Beems, and died at the age of eighteen years, leaving a daughter, Ellen, who also died at the age of eighteen years; Margaret became the wife of John Briteqam, by whom she has six children and their home is at Holgate. Henry county, Ohio ; Dr. J. W. Rutledge, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, wedded Mary Tallman, and has one daughter ; Sarah, is the wife of A. B. Prather and lives in Indianapolis. Indiana ; Samuel is the fifth of the family ; George W., a resident of Anchor, Illinois, is married and has one child; Thomas C. is a mail clerk on the Indianapolis & Pittsburg Railroad. Samuel L. Rutledge spent his boyhood days in his fatherls home, assisting him in the tannery, and when not thus engaged pursuing his education in the district schools wherein he remained a student until 1869. He was then afforded more advanced educational privileges, matriculating in the academy at Pleasantville, Ohio, from which institution he was graduated in 1872. He afterward did post-graduate work which would have enabled him to graduate from any college In the state within a year. Returning to his home he later went to Jacksonburg, Indiana. where for ten years he followed the profession of teaching, being recognized as a very able educator. When that decade had passed. however, he again took up his abode in Mount Sterling, and resumed teaching in Muskingum county, a profession which he has followed to a greater or less extent throughout his entire business career. He has also been engaged in merchandising in Hopewell and he displays a persistency of purpose and untiring energy that enables him to carry forward to successful completion whatever he undertakes. In 1876 Mr. Rutledge was united in marriage to Miss Bessie J. Hood, a daughter of Dr. George H. Hood. who for thirty years practiced medicine in this county, being one of the earliest physicians of this part of the state and an honored and valued member of the profession. Mrs. Rutledge passed away on the 29th of May, 1886, leaving two daughters : Jennie M., born December 25, 1878 ; and Georgiana, born February 24, 1882. On the 25th of January, 1889, Mr. Rutledge was again married, his second union being with Miss Dosie Morgan, whose birth occurred June 2, 1868, her parents being Thomas W. and Virginia (Anderson) Morgan. Her father belonged to one of the old pioneer families of this portion of the state and the Morgans have long been active and prominent members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Her grandfather' was one of the earliest settlers in this locality an assisted in the pioneer development, contributing in substantial measure to the early progress which has resulted in the later day advancement". Thomas W. Morgan, father of Mrs. Rutledge, is a representative agriculturist of the county, living two miles south of Mount Sterling, and hi.' fellow townsmen recognizing his worth an' ability have frequently called him to local office. By the second marriage of our subject there is one child, Marie, horn November 4, 1896. Mr Rutledge is a member of Amity lodge, No. 5, F. & A. M., of Zanesville, and in politics is stanch republican. In January, 1890, he was appointed postmaster of Hopewell. which position he filled until February, 1895. In April, 1891, he was chosen by popular suffrage to the office of justice of the peace and from Governor Cam bell received the appointment of notary public He was a school examiner of Muskingum county from 1884 until 1887 and has long bee a helpful factor in public progress, especially along educational lines. His interest in the county is deep and sincere and while he is a fine champion of republican principles he is strong opposed to misrule in municipal or local government and stands for all that is right and honor able in business, social and public relations. Both he and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church and their position in the public regard is an enviable one. JOSEPH F. DORSEY, M. D. Dr. Toseph F. Dorsey, engaged in the practice of medicine in. Dresden, was born September 7, 1834. upon his father's farm, about three mil west of this place. He is a son of Joseph a Johanna (Foster) Dorsey. The father was bo in Virginia, in 1798, and was a son of John Dorsey, who was also a native of the Old Domini and who came to Ohio in 1812 accompanied his family. The journey was made by wagon a he located five miles from Dresden upon a farm PAGE - 537 - PICTURE OF DR. JOSEPH F. DORSEY