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S. H. ADAMS, hardware merchant, Uhrichsville, was born in Hagerstown, Md., July 15, 1817, and is a son of Henry and Mary (Condone) Adams. His parents were both natives of Maryland, and were of German descent; his father was a potter, and carried on the business in Maryland, where he died in 1823. Our subject was the youngest of five children, and was reared in Hagerstown. He attended the academy at New Hagerstown, Ohio, one year. He chose the trade of a tinner as his occupation, and, after working at it seven years, went into business for himself in 1853, in Uhrichsville. In 1870, he opened on Third street, where he is now doing a successful business in hardware. He was united in marriage, in 1837, with Mary A. O'Neal, born in Newfoundland in 1820, of Irish parentage. Mr. and Mrs. Adams have been for nearly half a century members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which the former has held the offices of Trustee, Class-leader and Sabbath School Superintendent. He was also on the Building Committee of the church. He is a Royal Arch Mason. In politics, is a Republican. He has been Township Trustee. Financially, Mr. Adams has been successful; he owns his residence and his business house, and is an enterprising, reliable business man.

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WILLIAM M. ADRIAN, blacksmith, P.O. Uhrichsville, was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, October 30, 1834, and is a son of Joseph and Sarena (Richard) Adrian, both of German extraction, the former a native of Maryland and the latter of Virginia. The former was a tiller of the soil all his life. Our subject lived on a farm until nineteen years of age, when he commenced to learn the blacksmith's trade, and then opened a shop, which he carried on for about two and a half years, including 1860 and 1861. He afterward went to Scio, Ohio, where he remained for one year; thence went to Cadiz, where he lived until called home by the illness of his father, who died soon after. He then went to work in Steubenville, Ohio, for the Pan Handle Railroad; from there went to Wellsville, Ohio, where he remained for two years; then came to Uhrichsville, and in 1867 was employed by the Pan Handle Railroad, where he is still working at his trade. He was married, in 1867, to Agnes. daughter of John Sterling, and a native of Uhrichsville. Her parents were natives of Ireland, and were among the earliest settlers of Uhrichsville. The two children born to this union are Maggie Sterling and Jessie Bowen. Mr. Adrian and his wife are members of the Presbyterian Church, of which the former has been Trustee for years. He also has been Corporation Treasurer of Uhrichsville. In politics, he is a Republican.

R. C. ANDERSON, merchant on Grant street. Dennison, Ohio. This enterprising young business man was born in Port Washington, Tuscarawas Co., Ohio, November 13, 1855, and is a son of William and Elizabeth (Anderson) Anderson. His parents are both natives of Ohio, and of Scotch descent. His father learned cabinet-making, but followed farming in the latter part of his life, and was very successful; at present he resides on a farm in Salem Township. R. C. Anderson was the third of a family of five children, and received his education at Port Washington in the graded schools, going to school in the winter and farming in the summer. He was always a very energetic, wide-awake boy, always doing something, if not for himself. for others. He commenced life by farming for three years. In 1875. he carne to Dennison, and was employed in the store with E. E. Sweitzer, his brother-in-law, soon learning his present business. In 1878, he took a third interest in the store, which he continued until 1879, when he bought a half interest, and the firm carried on the business until 1881. when Mr. Sweitzer retired and Mr. Anderson has since conducted the business alone. , He carries a stock worth about 87,000, employs three clerks, and is considered a first-class business man. Thus you see the farmer boy of 1872 is the merchant of 1852.

S. W. ANDREAS, farmer, contractor and coal and lumber shipper for the railroad, P. O. Uhrichsville, was born on the farm where he now resides, Mill Township, November 24, 1835. His father. John Andreas, was an early pioneer of Tuscarawas County; was born in Northampton County, Penn., in 1789, and emigrated to this county in 1817. He was a boot and shoe maker by trade, also carried on a farm, and died December 26, 1857. Our subject's mother's maiden name was Catherine Uhrich, the youngest daughter of Michael Uhrich. The latter was the progenitor of the Uhrich family in this county, and was born in Dauphin County, Penn., August 7, 1751. He emigrated from Pennsylvania to what is now Uhrichsville in 1804, and bought of one Eathbone a tract of 1,500 acres of land, for which he paid $3,000. Our subject holds the deed of purchase. The land includes the site of Uhrichsville and Dennison, and was known as Muskingum County. Our subject was the oldest child of a family of four children, viz., S. W.; Hannah, wife of William Jeffers, farmer, grocer and miller; John, deceased: and Catherine, wife of William Ely, a farmer of this township. S. W. was reared on a farm (which occupation has formed his chief employment through life). He attended the log schoolhouse

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of his native county. He also deals largely in coal and lumber. He operates what is known as the Andreas Coal Bank, giving employment to twenty-five men. For some years he was extensively engaged in the coal business with Wilkins & Brother. He also contracts and furnishes lumber for railroad works. He owned 180 acres of good land, and lately sold eighty of it. Mr. Andreas was married, February 15, 1846, to Emily Banister, of Uhrichsville, a daughter of Edward and Amelia (Crabtree) Banister. She is a native of Maryland and of English descent. Mr. and Mrs. Andreas have the following-named children: Mary Ellen, born November 14, 1846, married October 29, 1864, to John Bruner; Hannah M., born July 18. 1849, married January 21, 1870, to Henry Kinghorn; and Amelia C., born December 14, 1853, and married on May 25. 1871, to Oscar Coves. In August, 1863, Mrs. Andreas was instantly killed by a stroke of lightning, in her home, during a storm. For his second companion, Mr. Andreas married Mary, daughter of Frederick and Catherine (Enterline) Bitelen, and a native of Pennsylvania, of Dutch descent. Mrs. Andreas is a member of the Presbyterian, and Mr. Andreas of the Lutheran Church. In politics, he is a Republican. He has been a member of the School Board for fourteen years.

JOHN W. ANSELL was born in Perry County, State of Ohio, December 22, 1841, and is a son of Michael and Lydia Ansell, who were born in Virginia. of German descent. His father was a carpenter, and followed that business all his life. Mr. Ansell received a common school education in the town of Somerset.. He enlisted in the army during the late rebellion, and served in Company H, Sixty-second Ohio Volunteer Infantry, three years and one month. He was in several battles, the most notable being the charge on Fort Wagner. Morris Island, near Charleston. He was honorably discharged in October, 1S64, returned home and remained about four months, and again enlisted in the One Hundred and Ninety-seventh Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and served until the end of the war. He then engaged in farming. He was married to Miss Minerva J., daughter of Elijah Miller, of Uniontown, Ohio, a Deacon in the Evangelical Lutheran Church, and a very worthy Christian man. One child was born to this union, a daughter, deceased at two years of age. Mr. Ansell moved to Uhrichsville, Tuscarawas County, in 1869, and was. employed by the P. C. & St. L. R. R., in which service he has remained ever since. He has been yard dispatcher at Dennison for the past ten years. He is an Elder and Trustee in the Presbyterian Church; his wife is a very efficient Sundae- school teacher and earnest worker in the Women's Foreign Missionary cause.

MILTON ARMSTRONG, retired wagon-maker, P. O. Tracy, was born in Allegheny Co., Penn., Dec. 27, 1826, is a son of William and Elizabeth McCuchin (Adair) Armstrong. natives of Ireland. They came to America and settled in Pennsylvania in 1808. The former was a stone and brick mason, They raised a family of eight children. Milton being the eighth child. Our subject received his education at the common schools and chose the occupation of wagon-making, serving an apprenticeship of three and one half years in Rush Township. He came to this county in 1844, and worked at his trade until 1883. He first carried on a shop on Crooked Creek, within three miles of Newport, and now owns one in the village of Newport. He has made the business a success, and is the owner of a small farm in Mill Township, be sides the shop and his residence, and eleven lots in Newport. He was married in 1851 to Mary, daughter of Henry Grake, of Dutch origin. This union has been blessed with eight children, their names as follows: Henry D., married, a railroad roan: William J., married. a wagon and carriage maker, is working in his father's old stand: Mary Elizabeth. Ross W., M. T., David

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M., Virginia B. and Nannie G. Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which the former has been Class Leader and Assistant Superintendent of the Sabbath School. He is also the Bible class teacher in Newport. In politics, he votes with the prohibition party at present.

A. BARGER, squire and superintending farmer, P. O. Tracy, was born in Harrison County, Ohio,. July 29, 1816, and is a son of A. V. and Jane (Milliken) Barger, natives of Pennsylvania, of German and English extraction. The former was a farmer, and on coming to Ohio settled in Harrison County, where he raised a family of six children. Our subject, who was fourth in the family, was reared on a farm, and received his education at Franklin College, with the prospect of becoming a Presbyterian minister, but within three months of graduation, ill health, brought on by overwork and hard study, compelled him to relinquish his studies and return home. After regaining his health, he began teaching, and also devoted himself to the study of law, merely from habit of study, not intending to make it a profession, which he continued to follow for four years. He has had many cases before him as Squire in Harrison and Tuscarawas Counties, and has been very successful in that capacity, although not regularly admitted to the bar. He has also been largely engaged in buying and selling real estate. He owns 400 acres of well improved land in Harrison, Belmont and Tuscarawas Counties. Our subject has been three times married, first in 1837, to Elizabeth, daughter of Samuel Lafferty, a farmer. She was born in Harrison County, and was of Irish descent, and died in 1854. In 1857, he took, for his second wife, Sarah. daughter of James Roberts. She was also a native of Harrison County, and of Irish extraction. By this union two children were born-Emma V., wife of James B. Westhaffer, a prominent farmer in Mill Township; and Mary J., wife of James Fredenburr, a farmer and stock-dealer in this township. In 1861, he took for his third wife Sophia, daughter of Joseph Phillips. She was also a native of Harrison County, and died in 1876. By this union five children were born-Elmer E., Maggie E., Flora B., Anna Laura and Jemima E., all of whom are unmarried. Mr. Barger was Sheriff, in 1854, of Harrison County, where he was a resident before coming to this county, and served two terms. He was Justice of the Peace, Township Clerk and Trustee for many years in Harrison, Guernsey and Tuscarawas Counties. In politics, he is a stanch Republican. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. and encampment.

L. O. BEAMER, Postmaster and express agent, Newport Village, P. O. Tracy, was born in Carroll County, Ohio, February 2,1832. He is a son of Jacob B. and Esther (McMaughim) Beamer, natives of Ohio and Pennsylvania respectively, both of German descent. The former is a wealthy, influential farmer of Monroe Township, Carroll County. Our subject is the sixth child of a family of thirteen, and was reared on A farm until be was twenty years of age. In 1862, during the war, he enlisted in the One Hundred and Twenty-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company F. His army record is an eventful one, filled with accounts of suffering and danger. Seven times he was wounded, losing an arm, shot in the head and side, losing ten pieces of bone from his ribs; all of which wounds were received in four battles. He fought in eighteen battles, and was a brave soldier. He was honorably discharged, and returned home in 1864. He dealt in stock three years; then embarked in mercantile business, which he is now following. He was joined in marriage, May, 6, 1866, with Elizabeth E., daughter of Rev. Joseph Rutter, a minister of the Meth odist Episcopal Church. She is a native of Ohio, born in Carroll County. This union was blessed with one child-Jennie E. Mr. and Mrs. Beamer are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Beamer resides in Newport, where he is an influential citizen.

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GEORGE BECK, jeweler, Uhrichsville, was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, September 30, 1847. His parents, Henry and Mary Ann (Thompson) Beck, were both natives of Ohio. His father was a tailor by trade. The subject of this sketch received a common school education, and at the early age of thirteen commenced to learn the jeweler's trade, which he has pursued ever since. Coming to Uhrichsville in 1866, he opened a jewelry store He carries an extensive stock, and has been very successful in the business. His polite and gentlemanly demeanor has secured for him a large class of customers in this vicinity. Mr. Beck was united in marriage, in 1874, with Miss Ella McGee, a native of this county. But one child has blessed this union- Lottie B, Mr. Beck is a Republican in politics, and was elected Treasurer of Mill Township in 1883. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and is one of Uhrichsville's best citizens.

JOHN H. BELL, merchant. Grant street, Dennison, was born in Wilmot, Stark County. Ohio, January 26, 1859, and is a son of W. H. and Mary E. (Weimer) Bell, of Scotch and German descent, the former a native of Maryland, and the latter of Ohio. W. H. Bell is a natural, born mechanic, and a proficient workman. He moved from Maryland to Ohio, when sixteen years of age, and is now fifty-three years old. He is a prominent citizen of Dennison. He and wife were blessed with two children, viz. : C. W., a fireman on the Pan Handle Railroad, and John H., our subject. The latter received his education in the common schools of Stark County, Ohio, and also at the academy in New Hagerstown, Carroll Co., Ohio. Choosing the occupation of a merchant, he clerked in a general store, in Harrison County, Ohio, and in Pana, Ill. He came to Dennison in 1882, and started in business with W. B. Penn, continuing until July, 1882, when he bought Mr. Penn's interest and has since carried on the business (general store) himself, lip to September, 1883, when he again formed a partnership in mercantile business with W. B. Penn, and they built a new room, corner of Grant and Third streets, Dennison, and added a large stock of goods, with Mr. Bell as manager. In politics, he is a Republican. He is a member of the United Pres. byterian Church.

THOMAS R. BENNER, retired farmer, P. O. Uhrichsville, was born in Center County, Penn., September 10, 1803, and is a son of Philip and Ruthy (Roberts) Benner, both natives of Pennsylvania, the latter of Welsh descent. The former was brought up a Quaker, and was an iron-master of iron works-one of the oldest in his part of the country. Our subject was the seventh of a family of eight children, four boys and four girls, and re ceived an education at the common schools. He worked at nail-cutting with his father until he was thirty years of age, and then came to Ohio, settling in Mill Township, where he has lived for over a half century. He was proprietor of a saw-mill, and manufactured woolens in Uhrichsville for ten years, and afterward took up farming, purchasing, in this township, 600 acres of land, which is now known as the Bent farm. In 1828, he was married to Mar tha Thompson Robert, who was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, and is of Irish descent. The twelve children born to this union are Philip K. (deceased), a conductor on the Pan Handle Railroad, killed in a collision October 2, 1868; Elizabeth, wife of Alex Patterson, who owns a coal mine in Pittsburgh, Penn.; Mary, wife of Charles Minnich, a merchant in Trenton, Ohio; Robert, married, a farmer in Warwick Township; Ellen, wife of George Croniner, who farms on her father's land; and five children who died in infancy. Mrs. Benner died on February 8, 1850; she was a member of the Lutheran Church. In 1860, Mr. Benner married Rachel C., daughter of Jesse Lewis, but no children have blessed this union. In politics, be is a Demo-

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Brat, and was Treasurer of Mill Township for ten years, during which titre he never once asked for any compensation. He has also served as School Di rector. He is the owner of 175 acres of land. His father was a teamster for Gen. George Washington, who always called the former "General," which title he ever afterward bore.

SAMPSON BROOKS. stone and brick mason. Dennison, was born in North Wales in 1833 and emigrated to America in 1857. He located in Penn sylvania and worked in the coal mines for some time. He had worked for seven years at the mason's trade. After leaving Pennsylvania, he went South. where he worked at his trade for several years. He had charge of some important works in Maryland, and superintended the building of the Baltimore &, Potomac Tunnel, which is two and one-half miles long. He has often taken large contracts, completing them satisfactorily. He has had reverses as well as successes in business. When he came to Dennison. he was not worth $1, but is now worth several thousands; he is the owner of four houses and lots in Dennison. He is considered a leading man in his lino; has erected some of the best buildings in Dennison, one of which he at present occupies as his residence. He was married, in 1803. to Grace Ownes, a native of North Wales. This union has been blessed with nine children, eight of whom are now living; their names are as follows: David D., Thomas D.. Sampson, Margret, Sarah, James, Emma, John, and Harry (deceased). Mrs. Brooks is a. member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics, Mr. Brooks is a Democrat.

DAVID BROWN. farmer. P. O. Uhrichsville. was born in New Athens, Harrison County, Ohio. October 16, 1835, and is a son of John and Sarah (Davis) Brown. His parents were natives of Ohio, and were both of Irish descent; the former was a fuller and carder by trade, at which, with farming. he worked in Harrison County during his life-time. Our subject was the seventh son of a family of thirteen children, eight boys and five girls, and lived on his father's farm until he was twenty-eight years of age, when he engaged in farming on his own account. He came to this county in 1803, settling in Mill Township, where he owns a good farm oŁ ninety-three acres. He is the owner of some houses and lots and other property. Our subject was married. in 1803, to Rosena Fisher. who died in 1864. The one child-E. E. born to this union is married and resides in Uhrichsville. Mr. David Brown married a second time, Rachel Roberts. The names of their five children are as follows: Sarah E. (deceased), Ida and Emma (twins). James R. and Carrie A. Mrs. Brown is a consistent member of the Presbvterian Church. Our subject came to Uhrichsville in 1S72, bought a lot. ou which he built a neat residence. and has carried on a butcher shop fur ten years. He has been an Assessor in Mill Township and Councilman is Uhrichsville; he is a member of the Masonic fraternity. a Sir Knight Templar. and in politics he is a Republican. He is a man of few words; he has been successful in business.

JOHN BRUNNER, farmer and coal-miner. P. O. Uhrichsville, was born in Switzerland November 4, 1839, and emigrated with his parents, John and Elizabeth (Berner) Brunner, in 1852. They settled in Trenton, Ohio, the same year, where the father followed farming. Our subject was educated at the common schools, and, being reared on a farm, naturally followed that occupation; he is also a coal-miner. He enlisted. in the late war-September 17. 1801-in the Fifty-first Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company A. under Capt. Bretelson, who was afterward Colonel of the Eightieth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Our subject served until September 17, 1864, just three years to a day. He was in the fierce battle of Stone River. and was appointed. in January, 1863. Wardmaster in the officers' hospital. No. 17. serving in that

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capacity for eight months. He was then detailed as one of the guards of the Engineer Corps and served six months. On his return from the war, he was united in marriage with Mary Ellen, daughter of S. W. Andreas, and a native of Mill Township. They have had five children, viz., Charles H., Frank, John, Wesley S. and Mary E. Mr. Brunner is a prominent member of the I. O. O. F., of the subordinate lodge and encampment.

THOMAS B. BUKEY, farmer and stock-raiser, P. O. Tracy, was born in this county February 10, 1841, and is a son of Joseph and Turessie (Brock) Bukey, of Irish and German extraction. The former was born in Ohio County, W. Va.. and the latter near Uhrichsville, Ohio. The former was a tiller of the soil during his whole life-time, and came to this county in 1835, settling in Rush Township, where he still resides. He had a family of twelve children, of whom nine are living.' His brother-John-was in the Sixth Ohio Battery during the late war, enlisting in 1862, and served to the close. Our subject received his education at the Crab-Tree Schoolhouse and at the Uhrichsville graded schools. Being reared on a farm, he naturally chose farming for his occupation. He afterward engaged in the livery business in Ubricbsville, where be remained for three years. In 1862, be enlisted during the late war in Company K, Ninety-eighth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was discharged at the close of the rebellion. He participated in the battles of Perryville, Chickamauga and several others. He was united in marriage, in 1865, with Mary J. Caldwell. She is a daughter of John Caldwell, a resident of Uhrichsville. To this union six children were born, viz., Estella. Elizabeth, Jessie B., Moody, Charles and Mabel.Mr. and Mrs. Bukey are members of the Metbodist Episcopal Church; he was Class-Leader for some time in Newport, Ohio. He owns sixty-six acres of land and belongs to the class of substantial farmers of Mill Township.

JOHN CALDWELL, Uhrichsville, was born in Ohio County, W. Va., April 26. 1816, and is a son of Robert and Rebecca (Terrell) Caldwell, both natives of that State, the former being of Scotch and the latter of Irish descent. His father was a miller by trade, but later in life became a farmer. The subject of this sketch, with his father, emigrated, in 1836, to Harrison County, Ohio, and bought a 160-acre farm, and our subject has since pursued farming. At present he owns 152 acres of good land in Harrison County, Ohio. He was married to Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas and Mary (Swan) Granville, who is still living, at the advanced age of eighty-seven. Mrs. Caldwell's parents are both natives of Maryland, and came to Ohio at an early date, settling in Jefferson County. Mr. and Mrs. Caldwell have a family of ten children, nine of whom are now living--Mary Jane, wife of Thomas Bukey, a farmer in this county; Robert, a farmer in Missouri, who was a member, during the war, of the Ninety-eighth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, enlisting in 1862; Isabella, wife of William Logan, of Uhrichsville. Ohio, a carpenter and contractor on railroad work; Sarah E., wife of Prof. Chriset, President of a college, and Superintendent of Public Schools of the Territory of Dakota; Maggie A., wife of Rev. H. R. McDamell, a Presbyterian minister, located at Columbus Grove, Ohio; Ruth A., now the wife of 0. K. Black, a druggist of Harrison County, Ohio; Adaline, wife of T. A. Atto, a prominent merchant of Harrison County, Ohio.

REV. FRANCIS J. CAMPBELL, pastor of Catholic Church, Dennison, was born in Columbus, Ohio. January 29, 1850, and is a son of Nicholas and Mary (Collins) Campbell. The former was a native of Dublin, and the latter of County Meath, Ireland. His father was a stone-cutter by trade; came to America in 1849, and settled in Columbus, Ohio, where he carried on his trade till he died in 1877. He worked on all the public works at Columbus, Ohio. They had two children, Francis and Fannie, who died when she was nine

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years old. Oar subject went to school in Columbus, then attended the St. Thomas Preparatory Seminary, Bardstown, Ky. He then went to Aft. St. Mary's Seminary, Cincinnati, for two years. Bishop Rosecrans was transferred to Columbus in 1867, and brought our subject with him. He sent him to Paris, France, one year, where he went to college (Petite Seminaire de Notre Dame des Champs). He then attended the American College at Rome, Italy, where he spent four years. He returned home, on account of his health failing him. In January, 1873, he went to St. Aloysius Seminary at Columbus, to prepare for ordination. He was ordained in December, 1873. In the beginning of 1874, he was assigned to the cathedral in Columbus. He remained there but a short time, when he was transferred to Athens, Ohio, where he had a charge that was very large. After remaining a year, his health again failed, and he returned to Columbus and took charge of the cathedral for two years; froua there he was sent to Lancaster, where he remained two years, from there to Marietta, for one year, and finally to Dennison. in November. 1879. His visiting district extends to Gould's Station, from there to New comerstown, making sixty miles of railroad which he has to travel over. He is a thorough gentleman. a man of fine address, and is highly respected by the citizens of Dennison. He is doing much good in the cause of his church.

ROBERT CAPLES. SR. (deceased), was amongst the earliest settlers of Tuscarawas County, born in Baltimore County, Md.. December 29. 1792, eldest son of Williain and Elizabeth (Green) Caples, of German and English extraction. They emigrated to Tuscarawas County and settled where Newport now stands, October, 1806. Robert soon became a favorite among the Indians, and learned their language, and became an expert hunter, killing many wild animals. He served in the war of 181'2 as drummer, and was subsequently pensioned.. He was an Associate Judge at New Philadelphia. He lived on his farm of 200 acres for forty-six ,years, and died in 1881 at the age of eighty-eight years and nine months. He was free-hearted and jovial, full of energy. He was a radical Republican; was always content to live in a log cabin, and owed no man for the last thirty years of his life. Mr. Caples was twice married. His first wife was Eleanor, daughter of James Tracy, Sr., by which union he had two children-Elizabeth, deceased at age of fifty-five years, wife of Hon. B. H. Brock. of Kansas, and Joseph, who died at an early age. Mrs. Caples died of consumption. Our subject took for his second companion, July 28, 1824, Nancy, born January 6. 1805. daughter of Joshua and Hannah (Walton) Davis. The former emigrated from Northampton County, Penn., settling, in Tuscarawas County in 1814; died in Rush Township. Six children were born to this union-Laffer S. ; Dorcas, wife of John Roth. a farmer of Martin County, Ind. (they have two children, Robert C. and Omer H.); Ira D. (married Nettie Fields: lives in Martin County, Ind.; is a school teacher and Justice of the Peace); Joseph (married Mary J. Armstrong, of Scotch-Irish descent). Mr. Caples is a farmer and dealer in lumber. They have nine children- Willie L., Harry A., Sandy. S., Bertie E.. Rolla, Mollie V., Anna M., Jake and an infant not named. Joseph was born March 24, 1837; enlisted in the late war in Company A. Fifty-first Ohio Volunteer Infantry; was discharged in two years for disability; Nancy E., (married Israel A. Haines, a farmer and saddler; have four children-Frank, Addison, Emmet and Alice). Laffer S. Caples was born in Drill, then known as Dorman, Township, November 16, 1825, received a common school education, after which he taught school in Edwards County, Ill., Martin County. Ind., and Tuscarawas County. Ohio. He now lives in Rush Township. owns ninety acres of valuable land, and is engaged in stock-raising. In 1864, he organized Company E, One Hundred and Sixty-first Ohio Volunteer Infantry, serving as its Captain

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in the Army of the Potomac. He was united in marriage, July 16, 1845, with Eliza Smyth, a native of County Cavan, Ireland, and came with her parents, John and Martha (McQuaid) Smyth, to this county, when five years of age. Her father, who was a stone-mason, is in his ninety-sixth year, and lives in the village of Newport. Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Caples have eight children, viz.: Mary I. (wife of William W. Poland, a farmer in Rush Township, parents of five children), Ellen (deceased, wife of Jesse Walton, parents of two children), Alice (wife of Josiah Romig, a blacksmith in Uhrichsville, Ohio, parents of six children), Olive (wife of L. F. Romig, a carpenter in Uhrichsville, Ohio, parents of three children), Jane E. (wife of J. T. Walton, a carpenter in Newport, parents of three children), Robert M. (single, clerking in Newport), Clara M. (single, at home), Charlie G. (at home on the farm). Mr. and Mrs. Caples have been members of the Methodist Episcopal Church for forty years. Mr. Caples has been Justice of the Peace; is a practical surveyor; has been Superintendent of different Sabbath schools; was a local preacher for ten years, and was recently ordained to all the offices in the ministry. In politics, he is a Republican.

GEORGE W. CARMACK, farmer, P. O. Uhrichsville. Prominent among the farmers of Mill Township is the gentleman whose name heads this sketch. He was born in Woodberry, Md., September 9, 1834, and is a son of Jacob and Anna C. (Winnel) Carmack. His parents were natives of Maryland, and of English descent, and settled in Dover, Ohio, in 1835. Jacob Carmack was a miller by trade. They had a family of six children, two boys and four girls, the subject of this sketch being the fourth child. When George was about eight years of age, he had a narrow escape from instant death. He was standing in the fifth-story doorway of a mill at Dover, Ohio, owned by J. Deardorff, and was attentively watching the militia muster, when there came a sudden gust of wind, which blew the door against him, whirling him out. He fell a distance of sixty feet, but arose entirely uninjured. Our subject is a self-educated man, having received but little schooling. When twelve years of age, be was left an orphan, and obliged to work for his board. He was employed by Dr. Winnel for three years, and then came to Uhrichsville, and worked for Philip Bacur, by the month, until nineteen years old. He was married, June 11, 1854, to Emily Eleanor Adams. She was born in this county October 12, 1834, and is a daughter of Baldwin and Eleanor (Brocks) Adams, the former a native of Virginia, the latter of Ohio, both of English descent. Mr. and Mrs. Cannack have been blessed with nine children, their names as follows: Amanda J., the oldest, born May 18, 1856, wife of William A. Bradshaw, a farmer of this county; Mary E., born July 12, 1856, wife of John Maloney, a farmer of Harrison County; Nancy A., born February 14, 1858, wife of Washburn S. Ely, farmer and dairyman in Mill Township; Sarah E., born January 21, 1860, wife of S. B. Wright, farmer of Harrison County; George A., born May 5, 1862; Isaac W., born April 1, 1864; Nettie I., born May 25, 1870; Christian S., born April 1, 1873; and Jessie M., born July 10, 1876. The last five named are at home with their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Carmack are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics, he is a Republican. For fifteen years be has been a member of the School Board of this township. He is a strict temperance man, and is honest and upright in his dealings. Besides farming, he raises stock, consisting of cattle, sheep and hogs. His beautiful farm comprises 286 acres of good land, thoroughly equipped with the most modern farming implements.

JOHN L. CARNAHAN, foreman of the square house for the Pan Handle Railroad Company, Dennison, was born in Steubenville, Ohio, November 23, 1843, and is a son of Thomas and Elizabeth Dickey, natives of County

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Down, Ireland. The former came to America in 1830, locating in New York, and in 1835 settled in Steubenville, Ohio, where he followed farming. John L. attended the graded school, and graduated at the age of eighteen years. He learned the trade of machinist in Steubenville, and worked for William Kenyon, serving a regular apprenticeship of three years. He then went to Wellsville, Ohio, and worked for the Cleveland & Pittsburgh Railroad Company for one year, and in 1866 came to Dennison and commenced to work for the Pan Handle Company. Since 1882, he has occupied his present position. He was married to Susan E. Hamilton May 14, 1867. She was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, and is a daughter of Charles M. Hamilton. This union has been blessed with four children-Charles T., Herbert H., Viola E. and William Roy. Mr. and Mrs. Carnahan are members of the Episcopal Church. He was on the Building Committee at the erection of the church. In politics, he is a Democrat. He is the owner of a comfortable residence, and has been financially successful since he started for himself.

NATHAN CASH, physician and surgeon. Uhrichsville, knows nothing of his parents or relatives, and his first recollections of passing events begin at Dover, Ohio. When near the age of five years he was bound out to a farmer five miles west of that place, where he lived until he was nearly seven teen years old. Up to this time, his schooling was very meager. He then went to Iowa, where he worked by, the day or month at whatever came in his way, during the summer, and doing chores on a farm for his board, attending school during the winters. He continued in this way several years in different places; he was in Iowa, Kansas and Missouri, obtaining most of his schooling in the latter State. commencing the study of medicine in Missouri when but a mere lad, and while he was employed as a farm hand, or making rails and cutting cord-wood. Just before the rebellion. he came back to Iowa. where., in 1861. he enlisted as a private in Company A. Third Iowa Volunteer Cavalry, and was wounded in battle, May 1, 1863, near Helena. Ark., receiving a gunshot wound in the left knee, and was then sent to the United States General Hospital at, Keokuk, Iowa. He was soon transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps. on detached service, where he remained until his term of enlistment had expired (three years). He spent the time, while a wounded soldier in the hospital, pursuing his medical studies, and, as soon as able, attended the Medical Department of the Iowa State University, where he took his degree of Doctor of Medicine in 1863. He was then employed by the Government as Acting Assistant Surgeon of the United States Army. His health failing, he was compelled to resign his position the same year, and went to De Soto. Mo.. where he began the practice of his chosen profession, remaining there one. year; then going to East St. Louis, Ill., for three years. During this time he attended another course of lectures in the Missouri Medical College, St. Louis. Mo., where he received the ad eundem degree, in March. 1868. 'Not vet satisfied. he very soon afterward began the study of homoeopathy, and took another course of lectures in the Homoeopathic Medical College of Missouri, and received the degree of Doctor of medicine in that school in February, 1810, and since that time he has been a practitioner of that school. The Doctor has met and conquered all obstacles in his way, and, though an orphan and friendless, by his pluck and ambition. managed to graduate in medicine at the age of twenty-six, besides giving his country three years of service. Previous to his graduation, he acted as Assistant Surgeon in charge of the Small-pox Hospital at Keokuk, Iowa, in 1864 and 1865, and was afterward connected with the United States General Hospitals, which positions enabled him to obtain a thorough practical knowledge in his profession. In 1870, he moved to St. Louis, Mo.. where he remained six years. While he lived there, he frequently

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lectured in the college on Materia Medics. The Doctor came to Uhrichsville, Ohio. in the latter part of 1876. and has an extensive practice. He has been twice married, having two children by his first wife, a daughter and son. The former is now the wife of E. C. Sauers, a machinist. His second marriage was in 1870, with Mrs. Jane Warford, of Uhrichsville. They are both members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

CAPT. BARTHOLOMEW COLEMAN, foreman of the Pan Handle Railroad shops, Dennison, was born in Morgan County, Ohio, January 2, 1829, and is a son of Thomas and Mary (Oharrow) Coleman. His parents were natives of Pennsylvania, and both died young. Our subject never had the tender care of a mother, but was reared to manhood among strangers, receiving but a limited education in the common schools` of his native county. On arriving at his majority, he learned the gunsmith's trade, and worked at that for eight years; then commenced the trade of a machinist in Zanesville, Ohio, where he was under an instructor for two years. He worked there for fourteen years, being employed during the last seven years as general foreman of the machinery in the shops. In 1873, he came to Dennison, and worked for eight months. In 1863, during the late war, he enlisted in Company C, Ninety-seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry. and was elected First Lieutenant, serving in that capacity for sixteen months, after which he was commissioned Captain. He had charge of the United States Arsenal at Nashville, Tenn., tinder Captain Towans, of the regular army. He participated in the battles of Perryville and Stone River. He returned to Dennison. Ohio, in 1877, and commenced work in the machine shops of the Pan Handle Railroad Company, and has since continued in their service. Mr. Coleman was married in 1852 to Sarah Ross, who died in 1853, leaving one son-William, who is now employed in the machine shops of Dennison. He was married. for the second time in 1857, to Laura A. Rice, a native of Virginia and of English descent. They have three children-Alice, wife of Augustus Campbell, a painter in Uhrichsville; Charles H., an apprentice in the machine shops, and Blanche S. at home. Mr. Coleman and his wife are members of the Episcopal Church in Dennison. He owns a fine residence in Zanesville, Ohio.

E. S. COLLIER, hardware merchant, Urichsville, was born in Hagers. town, Md., September 20, 1833, and is a sots of Mathias and Rebecca (Adams) Collier, both natives of Maryland. His father came to Ohio in 1834, locating in Clark County, in 1835, and came to Tuscarawas County, in 1845, settling in Uhrichsville. As the family were early settlers in this county, we will give a slight history of them. Early in the annals of this family, three brothers Daniel, William and John Collier-emigrated from England to America shortly before the Revolutionary war; landing in New York. William went to Philadelphia, Daniel remained in New York City, and John proceeded to Virginia, but subsequently to North Carolina, where he raised a family, and spent the remainder of his life. After their separation in New York. the brothers lost all definite traces of each other, and have never since been able to make a satisfactory connection in their genealogical links, though in Clark County, Ohio, there is a community of Colliers who trace themselves back to John Collier, of North Carolina. E. S. Collier is a lineal descendant of William . Collier, who settled in Pennsylvania, marrying a French lady, who came to America during the Revolutionary war, about the time Lafayette came over. They had four children; the eldest of whom, William, was the grandfather of our subject: he married a German lady, brought to America when quite young, a daughter of Mathias Heckman; this marriage took place in Hagerstown, Md., and they there raised a family of eleven children, Mathias, the father of our subject being the third son: he was born January 3, 1806, and was

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reared in the Sunny South, spending his youth upon a plantation, assisted in his work by slaves. He raised a family of four children, Edward S. being the oldest. Mathias was a hatter by trade, but after he came to Uhrichsville, for fifteen years he was engaged in a tin shop, part of the time with his brother-in-law. Samuel H. Adams, who is now a prominent merchant in Uhrichsville. Mathias Collier has held several positions of trust in Uhrichsville. For nine years he was Justice of the Peace, during which period there was no lawyer in Uhrichsville, and he often acted as attorney in matters of litigation. In the spring of 1861, he was appointed U. S. Mail Agent on the railroad; in 1870, was elected Mayor of Uhrichsville, serving two Years, and was afterward Trustee of Mill Township. E. S. Collier received his education at the common schools of Uhrichsville, and worked in his father's hardware store and tin shop till he entered the army. He served three years during the war as Sergeant in the Sixth Ohio Independent Light Artillery. He is now established in the hardware business on Third and Water streets, Uhrichsville, and is also agent for grain threshers, Peerless reapers, mowers, wagons, buggies, phaetons. Paxton engines and saw mills. He was united in marriage, April 26, 1856, with Melinda S., daughter of Isaiah Thompson, of Uhrichsville. She was born in Carroll County, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Collier have four children - Laura J.; William D., head clerk in his father's store; Mary Alice, and Edward R. Mr. and Mrs. Collier are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics, he is Republican; has been Township Clerk and Corporation Treasurer; a member of the School Board, and has been Treasurer of the Agricultural Society. He is also a prominent member oŁ the Masonic order. Mystic Tie Lodge, Uhrichsville.

THOMAS COX (deceased) was a native of the State cf Ohio, and died in 1864, aged about forty years. He died in the service of his country, having enlisted in the One Hundred and Seventieth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was literally starved to death in Libby Prison. His occupation was that of farming. In 1851, he was married in this township to Samantha, daughter of Sylvanus Wright, whose biography is given elsewhere in this work. Mrs. Co; has seven children, their names as follows: Clarinda, John William, Mary Elizabeth, Samuel M., Rebecca J., Sylvanus and Thomas Jefferson. Five of the children, three girls and two bays, are married and reside in this county. Mr. and Mrs. Cox were members of the Disciple Church, and in politics he was a Republican. Mrs. Cox lives on the farm left her by her husband, which is managed by her son.

NEHEMIAH COX, butcher, Uhrichsville, was born in Freeport, Harrison County, Ohio, January 10, 1855. he is a son of Elijah and Julia Ann (Mull) Cox, natives of Maryland, the former of Irish and the latter of German ancestry. Our subject received his education at the common schools of his native county, and has made his own way- in the world ever since he was nine years old. At that early age, he went to work on a farm, and continued for five years, receiving, during the first three years, board and clothing, and was permitted to attend the district schools a short time in the winter. The fourth year he received $6 per month, which was finally increased to $20. In 1873, he came to this county, and worked for R. A. Allen in his butcher shop for nine years. During the last three of those years, he had almost the entire control of the shop. In 1882, he embarked in the business for himself on Third street, which he still carries on. In politics, he is a Republican. He has never desired or held office. He owns a farm in Warwick Township, and a butcher shop in Dennison. He was married in 18719 to Emma E., daughter of James and Catherine (Gunther) Anothy. They have two children-Robert. Allen, namesake of Mr. Cox's former employer. and an unnamed infant.

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Mrs. Cox is a member of the Christian Union Church. Mr. Cox is a Master Mason, and a member of the Mystic Tie Lodge of Uhrichsville,

McKENDREE CRABTREE, farmer and stock-raiser, P. O. Uhrichsville, was born in Harrison County, Ohio, November 19, 1824, and is a son of Thomas L. and Eleanore (Davis) Crabtree, natives of Maryland, the former of English, and the latter, of Scotch descent. The former was a successful farmer by occupation. He died in 1865. The family consisted of four children, three living, of whom two are residents of this county, and the other of Jasper County, Iowa. Our subject was the oldest son and third child, and received his education in a log schoolhouse. He served a regular apprenticeship at carpentering, and worked at the trade for seventeen years. In 1856, he bought 100 acres of land, and by close attention to business succeeded in accumulating 204 acres of land. In 1848, he was married to Mary, a daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (McElvane) Stahl, the former of German and the latter of Irish lineage. This union has been blessed with five children, four boys and one girl. Mrs. Crabtree died February 7, 1883. She had been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church since her thirteenth year. Mr. Crabtree has one of the finest farms in Mill Township, well stocked with thoroughbred cattle and Spanish merino sheep, and as a farmer has been very successful. In politics, he is a Republican; is a member of the School Board.

Mc. CRITES, merchant on Fourth street, Dennison, was born in Washington County, Penn., August 9, 1856. He is a son of William and Rebecca (McKelvey) Crites, natives of Pennsylvania and of German descent. The former was a farmer and drover. He came to Ohio about 1862, and settled in Stark County. They were the parents of thirteen children, our subject being the twelfth. He received his education in the common schools of his native township, and at the graded schools of Carrollton, Ohio. He was employed as a salesman until 1882, when he opened for himself in the grocery business in Dennison, present location. He was united in marriage with Anna, daughter of William Bidwell, a boatman on the Ohio River. She is of English descent. This union has been blessed with one child-Bertie Orvil. In politics, Mr. Crites is a Democrat. He is a temperate man, well respected by the citizens of Dennison, where he has resided since 1878.

ALEXANDRIA DAVIS, farmer, P. O. Uhrichsville, was born near Lee's Run, Ohio, July 20, 1844, and is a son of Guyon and Priscilla (West) Davis, both natives of Harrison County, Ohio, the former a farmer and stock dealer. Our subject was the oldest of a family of nine children, and was reared on a farm, receiving the ordinary education from the common schools. He was a soldier in the late war, having enlisted in 1862 in the One Hundred and Twenty-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company A, under Capt. Cordy, and was a non-commissioned officer. He was engaged in the battle of Cedar Run, where he received a severe wound in the head, but was not seriously hurt. In 1868, he was united in marriage with Margaret Ann, daughter of Thomas Moore. Her mother's maiden name was Catherine Welch. Mrs. Davis was born in Mill Township. The four children born to, this union are Thomas C., Charles Scott, Samuel E. and Belle Jane. Mr. and Mrs: Davis are members of the Presbyterian Church, of which the former has been Trust ee for six years. In politics, he is a Republican. He owns a neat and substantial residence, and a small piece of land joining his father-in-law's farm.

WILLIAM H. DEMPSTER, proprietor of the United States Hotel, Uhrichsville, was born in Smithfield, Jefferson County, Ohio, April 25, 1815, and is a son of Peregrine and Ella (Lamastres) Dempster, the former a native of Maryland, the latter of Pennsylvania, both of Scotch ancestry; his father

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was a shoe-maker by trade, but spent the latter part of his life in keeping hotel, and in manufacturing cigars; his parents came to Ohio in 1814, and settled in Jefferson County, where our subject was reared and educated, remaining at home until his fourteenth ,year, when he served a four years apprenticeship at tailoring, and when twenty years of age went to Washington County, to which place his parents had previously moved, and worked at his trade two years; thence proceeded to West Virginia, returning to his native State in 1839, where he followed merchant tailoring for fourteen years; then came to Tuscarawas County in 182, engaging in the same business in Fairfield Township the three ensuing years; then be. kept hotel in Leesburg three years more. Mr. Dempster came to Uhrichsville in 1860, opening in that year the United States Hotel, which he has since carried on; this house has been greatly enlarged, possesses excellent accomodations, and is well patronized by the traveling public. Mr. Dempster is a high-minded, honorable gentleman, highly spoken of by those who know him. He was united in marriage. August 23. 1835, with Miss Violetta Strowbridge, who was born in Brooke County, W. Va.. September, 1814. She is the daughter of Jesse Strowbridge; her grandfather was Rev. Robert Strowbridge, a Methodist divine, sent to America by Rev. John Wesley, being the second Methodist to come to this country; his name and fame may be found in the history of Methodism. Mr. and Mrs. Dempster have had eleven children. eight of whom are now living-Amanda, Peregrine, Ann Eliza, Jesse, William, Bobert A.. Maria L. and Scott, all married. Three of the sons were in the late rebellion-Jesse. Peregrine and William. Peregrine served for four and one-half years in the United States Regular Army. Mr. Dempster is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was formerly a Whig in politics. now votes with the Republicans.

JOHN B. DUTTON, farmer and stock-raiser, P. O. Uhrichsville. was born in Belmont County, Ohio, December 3, 1837, and is a son of William and Christena (Burris) Dutton, natives of this State, the former of English and the latter of Irish descent. William Dutton was reared in the Quaker faith, and was a farmer by occupation. The subject of this sketch was brought up to farm life, and educated at the common schools of Mill Township. From 1850 to 1858, he lived in this county; was then a resident of Harrison County until 1871, when he came to Mill Township. He owns a good farm of seventy acres, and mares potatoes his chief production. raising about three acres annually. During the late war, he enlisted in 1862. in Company H, Ninety-eighth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served six months, being discharged for disability. In 1865, he was married to Mary E., daughter of George Snider. She is a native of Ohio. and of German parentage. Three children were born to this union-Andrew Newton, Sarah Annetta and Thomas S. Mr. and Mrs. Dutton are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics, Mr: Dutton is a Republican. He is a good business man and is an industrious, thrifty farmer.

WESLEY ECKFELD, jeweler. Dennison, was born near Marion, Grant County, Ind., and is a son of George and Sarah M. (Faukboner) Eckfeld. The former was a native of Germany, and the latter was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. George Eckfeld was a carriage-maker by trade, but in later life was a jeweler, which trade our subject naturally enough learned, and has pursued since. He received his education in the graded schools of Fairmount, Ind., and New Philadelphia. Ohio, and in 1870 came to Dennison, starting in business at the early age of sixteen. He has never hod a business failure in his life. He established a job printing office, which he carried on for three years. and out of it sprung the Paragraph. He is an energetic voting man; besides

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his extensive jewelry store, he is engaged in the manufacture of brick, and has a steam tile manufactory, under the firm name of Eckfeld & Brook. With the exception of this latter business, and the jewelry store, Wesley Eckfeld and his brothers Alvin and Elmer are full partners in everything. They now own eight acres of land, within the corporation of Dennison, besides other property; they have this season (1883) built a fine brick business block. Our subject was married in 1881 to Ernie, daughter of William Stone, who is an extensive land-owner in Steubenville. Ohio. One child has been born to Mr. and Mrs. Eckfeld; her name is Edith. Our subject and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church, of which the former is Trustee. In politics, he is a Republican. Mr. Eckfeld is a first-class jeweler and is a natural mechanic. He devotes many spare minutes to the study of chemistry. He is of a social, congenial nature. which wins him a good share of Dennison's patronage.

ALEXANDER EDIE, farmer and stock-raiser, P. O. Stillwater. was born in Allegheny County, Penn.. January 9, 1813. His parents, A. and Elizabeth (Wagstaff) Edie, were also natives of that State, the former of English and the latter of Scotch and Irish descent. His maternal grandfather. William Wagstaff, was in the Revolutionary war when twenty-one years old. Our subject started in life with forty acres of land given him by his father, and now owns a fine, well-cultivated farm of eighty acres. He has been twice married. His first wife, Nancy. was a daughter of William Barkley. She died in 1874, the mother of five children, three now living, viz., Mary Ann, wife of John Reed, a carpenter; James, a farmer; and William A., married, a farmer in this township; Elizabeth and Belle are deceased. For his second wife, he married, in 1878, Anna, daughter of Jacob and Anna (Waters) Fouts, the former of German, the latter of Scotch descent. Mr. and Mrs. Edie are members of the Presbyterian Church, of which the former is an Elder. He is also Superintendent in the Sabbath school at Lima, Ohio. He came to this county with his father in 1824, and settled in Mill Township. which was then a part of Rush. Mr. Edie has been very generous to his children, giving to each of them about 42,000. In politics, he is a Republican.

E. ELVI.N, member of the firm of Elvin & Van Ostran.

WILLIAM ELY, farmer, P.O. Uhrichville, was born in Harrison County. Ohio, August 25, 1825, and is a son of George and Sarah Ely, nee Jeffers, natives of Ohio, and of English descent. The former was a blacksmith by trade, and spent most of his life in Harrison County. The family consisted of three children, two boys and one girl of whom George, a blacksmith, was instantly killed in Iowa (while working in a shop, polishing plows), by the bursting of an emery wheel, on March 27, 1883; Ann, the daughter, is the wife of John McClansborough, a farmer in Harrison County. Our subject came to this county in 1852, and followed blacksmithing for thirty-three years. He worked for fourteen years at his trade in Uhrichville, four years in Dutch Valley, and subsequently four more in Warwick Township. He received his education at the common schools of his native county. He was united in marriage with Catherine Andreas, who bore a family of eight children, all deceased but one son, Sylvester W., who is married to Nancy A. Carmack, and has one child William C. Mrs. Ely is a member of the Presbyterian and Mr. Ely of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is the owner of 104 acres of well-improved land in Mill Township, which he has obtained by hard labor, commencing in life penniless. Mr. Ely and his son started a dairy in 1882; they keep seventeen cows, and help supply Dennison and Uhrichville with milk. They are meeting with good success.

A. B. EVERETT, merchant and proprietor of the planing mill, Uhrichsville. was born in New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas Co., Ohio, January 25, 1836,

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and is a son of Joseph and Martha (Porter) Everett, the former a native of Pennsylvania, the latter of New York, both of English descent. His father died in 1847. Our subject was the eldest of a family of three children, and lived with his father until eleven years of age, when he worked for a short time in a wholesale grocery store; he then learned the manufacturing of woolen goods, at which he worked nine years; then he worked awhile on the Ohio Canal; subsequently (1855) he went into business in Lockport, Ohio, but for only two years, when he went on the canal for several years more. In 1861. he went to New Philadelphia, and worked in a flour mill two years, then went into the woolen factory till 1863; from then to 1865, he boated on the canal; then again went into the woolen factory, where he remained until 1867, after which time he bought the patent and built the first limekiln in this county; he ran this till 1870, when be sold out and came to Uhrichsville, where he built another lime kiln, and worked it successfully for ten years, when he bought the Union Planing Mill, which business he has since carried on. W. B. Thompson, President of the Farmers' & Merchants' National Bank, is now a partner with Mr. Everett in the latter, and they employ a force of sixteen hands, and are doing a good business. Mr. Everett's store is situated on Third street, and he has a large and commodious room; the stock consists of dry goods, groceries, boots and shoes. In his business connection with the community, Mr. E. has evinced a lively interest in all matters of public enterprise, and has been instrumental in building up the place; his example shows what industry and perseverance can accomplish. Our subject was married, in 1856, to Ruannah, a daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Welch) Cramer, her father of German and her mother of Scotch descent. Of the six children born to this union, only two remain. The names of the children are Carnie A., deceased; Jessie B., deceased; Joseph A., an enterprising young man, head clerk in his father's store; Ellen S.; Nelson A., deceased; and Otto, also deceased. Mrs. Everett is a member of the Moravian Church. Mr. Everett is a Republican in politics, and has been a member of the Town Council, and Clerk of Uhrichsville. During the war, he was a member of the Ohio National Guards.

THOMAS M. FEELEY, machinist and foreman of the rod hands of the Pan Handle Railroad Company, was born in Pittsburgh, Penn., February 14, 1852. He is a son of M. W. and Maria (Rush) Feeley, natives of Ireland, who emigrated to America about half a century ago; the former was a merchant in Pittsburgh. Our subject obtained his education at the graded schools of his native county and at the Catholic high school; also attended Iron City College, where he graduated in 1869. He then chose the occupation of a mechanic. He was engineer on the Pan Handle Railroad for three years. He was married, in 1878, to Maggie McCormick, who is of Irish descent and a native of Virginia. The two children born to this union are Florence May and Charles. Mr. and Mrs. Feeley are members of the Holy Catholic Church. Mr. Feeley is a Democrat in politics. He is Clerk of the corporation of Dennison, and Secretary of the Railroad Insurance Company, and is a member of the United Workmen. For two years he was Captain of a home military company. He is socially inclined, and was one of the principal movers in the Olympic theatrical troupe, which was kept up in Dennison two or three years, giving many pleasant. entertainments.

J. W. FETTER, coal operator, Uhrichsville, was born in Bedford County, Penn., October 16, 1848. He is a son of Peter and Mary Ann (Wakefoss) Fetter, the former of whom died in 1870, aged forty-nine years three months and five days; the widow lives in Pennsylvania, and is of German and French descent. Peter Fetter was an ore-miner for eighteen or twenty years. They

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were the parents of seven children. five living, our subject being the second child. Our subject was raised to mining, and was educated at the schools of the township. On June 19, 1869. he was married to E. A. C. Ringler, a native of Pennsylvania, born October 16, 1858. To this union six children were born, five boys and one girl, viz., William, John, Frank. Mary and two infants. Our subject was a member of the Eighty-fourth Pennsylvania Regiment, subsequently of the Seventy-sixth Regiment, Company E. and served three years and nine months. He was wounded at Cold Harbor June 2, 1863, at Fort Wagner, Morris Island, S. C., July 11, 1864, and at Fort Fisher, at the mouth of the Cape Fear River, N. C., in February or March, 1865, by which latter wound he was disabled. He participated in thirty-five battles, besides numerous skirmishes, among which we name the following: Yorktown, Winchester, Maryland Heights, Fort Pulaski, James Island, Morris Island, Wilderness (seventy-two days), Cold Harbor, Appomattox Court House, Gettysburg, Fort Fisher, Petersburg, Bermuda Hundred, Wilmington, Goldsboro and Raleigh. He lost his brother Joseph at Fort Wagner July 11, 1863, and a cousin, Joseph J. Fetter, both of the same regiment and company as our subject. Our subject's grandfather had also been a soldier in his day. Mr. Fetter's wife is a daughter of Franklin and Susanna Kelley, residents of Doylestown, Ohio. Her father, a farmer, died in 1868, aged thirty-six years, and was of German descent; her mother was of Irish extraction. Their family numbered seven children, all living, Mrs. Fetter being the second child. Mr. Fetter lives a quarter of a mile north of Uhrichsville, where he has resided for five years, and has lived in this county for thirteen years.

GEORGE W. FINNEY, druggist, Dennison, was born in Holmes County. Ohio, November 13, 1851, and is a son of Thomas T. and Mary J. (Richardson) Finney. The latter was a sister of Gen. William P. Richardson, who was in the Mexican war and in the rebellion of 1861; he was elected Attorney General at the close of the latter. Dr. Samuel Richardson, another brother of Mrs. Finney, was a Representative of Washington County for two terms, and was also one term in the State Senate. Mr. Finney's family are a long-lived people, and under one roof have gathered four generations. He has seen his great grandmother, who lived to be ninety-five, and his great-grandfather, who was ninety-eight. They passed through many hardships in those pioneer days, and were compelled at one time, so great were their necessities, to dig up the potatoes which they had just planted and eat them for food. They were the second settlers in Holmes County, where they were afterward wealthy farmers, owning 1,300 acres of land. Our subject's father was a butcher by trade. He was born in Holmes County, but is now a resident of Carroll County, Ohio. His wife was a native of West Virginia, and both were of Irish descent. George W. came to Tuscarawas County, and settled in Uhrichsville. He receivocl his education in the high school, and chose medicine for his profession, studying it for three and one-half years; he then clerked in a drug store for three years more, and in 1874 came to Dennison and opened a drug store with his present partner. He was married, in 1873, in Uhrichsville, to Laura M., daughter of Owen Taylor. They have had two children-Walter W. and Orvel O. Mr. and Mrs. Finney are members of the Presbyterian Church, of which the former is Trustee. In politics, he is a Democrat. He has been Trustee of Mill Township; is a member of the Town Council in Dennison; is a member of the Board of Education, and was City Clerk of Dennison for six years. He is a member of the Odd Fellows, and is Past Grand. He has been delegate to the Congressional and County Conventions. The Doctor deserves great credit for his success in business, for he started without a dollar, and has secured all he has by his own exertions. He is recognized as a man of

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superior ability, and commands the respect and confidence of those who know him.

G. F. FLEMING, hardware dealer, Dennison, was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, October 28, 1547, and is a son of H. W. and Sarah A. (Cole) Fleming, also natives of that county. The former was of Scotch, the latter of German descent. The former followed farming through life. Our subject was reared on a farm and attended school in his native county until sixteen years of age, when he began learning the carpenter's trade, which he followed until 1882. He came to Dennison in 1872 and engaged as a carpenter and contractor. He was a first-class workman, and frequently employed as many as ten men, and when finishing a contract to build an entire house would engage as many as twenty men. He was married in 1873, to Mary E., daughter of Abel Crawford, a prominent farmer of Jefferson County, Ohio. of which county she is a native. This union has been blessed with three children, all boys-Ira C., James Walter and Harry Alvine. Mr. and Mrs. Fleming are members of the Presbyterian Church. The former is a Democrat in politics; he is a member of the I. O. O. F., of the subordinate lodge and encampment, and has been through all the chairs in both lodges. He embarked in the hardware business in 1852; owns his business room and a neat, substantial residence in Dennison. He has, by his industrious and frugal habits, succeeded in accumulating a comfortable competency.

GEORGE FOSTER (deceased) was born in Mill Township, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, October 15, 1820, and was a son of Henry and Lydia A. (Pool) Foster. the former a native of Ireland, the latter of Virginia, of German descent. The father came to Ohio from Pennsylvania in 1819. He was a weaver by trade, but followed farming after he carne West. He had eight children, all living and doing well. Four live in Tuscarawas County and two in Union Township; two brothers are farmers. The subject of this sketch, at the age of nineteen, began to learn the trade of wagon-making. He lived in this county all his life, excepting while learning his trade in Harrison County. He received his education in the subscription schools. In 1847, he came to Uhrichsville, went into business and carried it on for twenty years. Mr. Foster was married, in 1843, to Jane, born in 1824. daughter of William and Jane Reed, natives of Ireland, coming to America in 18211 and settling in Canada, thence removing to Union Township, Tuscarawas County-, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Foster have had seven children, five of whom are. living, viz.. Sarah Jane (wife of R. B. Shaffer, a boot and shoe dealer of Uhrichsville). John W. (killed in the battle of Nashville, a member of the Fifty-first Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company E), Elizabeth E. (wife of W. H. Dempster), Mary K.wife of John H. Dalenger), George (deceased), William and Henry. The two latter are now partners in the dry goods and grocery business on Water street, Uhrichsville, and are men of superior ability and business tact. Our subject died September 19, 1883. He was a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and served as Trustee. Steward and Class Leader. In politics, he was a Republican.

D. C. FOSTER, hardware merchant, Uhrichsville. was born in Harrison County, Ohio, August 9, 1846. and is a son of George and Jane (Shouse) Foster. The former was a farmer and a native of England; the latter a native of Pennsylvania and of German descent. Our subject was reared on a farm in Harrison County, Ohio, and was kept. constantly at school till he was eighteen years of age, thereby receiving an excellent education At the age of twenty years, he carne to I Uhrichsville and engaged in the hardware bn business, wholesale and retail. He is now on Water street. where he also deal

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in agricultural implements, farming machinery. wagons and buggies. Those who know him claim that he is one oŁ the best business men in Uhrichsville. He was married, January, 1868, to Kate, daughter of E. S. Woodborn, who was born in Harrison County, Ohio, where her father was a prominent citizen and` High Sheriff for two terms. Mr. and Mrs. Foster's union has been blessed with a family of our children-Frank W., Blanche, George Arm strong Custer and Lulu Kate. Mr. Foster is a Republican in politics. Has been Township Treasurer, a member of the Board of Education six years. two terms a member of the Town Council and charter member of the Odd Fellows society, Lodge No. 519, Uhrichsville. Uhrichsville claims him as one of its most energetic and ;enterprising citizens.

JOSHUA FOWLER, farmer and carpenter, P. O. Uhrichsville, was born in Carroll County, Ohio, November 6, 1831. His father, Andrew W. Fowler, was a farmer. He came to this county in 1833 and settled near Newport. He is now residing in Mill Township. The maiden name of our subject's mother is Elizabeth Martin. Our subject is the sixth in a family of twelve children; he was reared on a farm until sixteen years of age and then served an apprenticeship at the carpenter's trade at which he worked until the breaking-out of the late war. In 1861. he enlisted in the Fifty-first Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Company E, under Capt. Dr. Chalfant; served till his time was out and re-enlisted, in 1863, in the same company. He was a noncommissioned officer; was on detached service for one year, in the Pioneer Corps, and fourteen months with the mechanics and engineers on fortifications. A part of this time he worked at his trade. He was in. the battles of Stone River and Kenesaw Mountain, besides numerous skirmishes. He was married, November 25, 1852, to Emeline, daughter of Gabriel Watson, of Irish descent. The four children resulting from this union are Ellen (wife of George Gore an engineer on a Kentucky railroad). Maria J. (wife of James Gore, a machinist. deceased), Lucretia (widow of John Price, mchinist, and now the wife of N. B. Angle. also a machinist, residing in Cleveland) and John C. (married, a fireman on the C. L. & W. Railroad, residing in Lorain, Ohio). Mrs. Fowler is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics, Mr. Fowler is a Republican He owns a fine residence and fifteen acres of land near Uhrichsville and is held in high esteem by his neighbors and friends.

WOOD FRIBLEY, senior partner of the firm of Fribley & Kummer, merchants on Water street, Uhrichsville, was born in York Township, Tuscarawas Co.. Ohio. December 10, 1853. He is a son of Daniel M. and Leah (Edmonds) Fribley, the former a native of Pennsylvania of Dutch descent, the latter a native of Ohio and of English lineage. The former is now a prominent farmer in York Township. He came to this county at an early date. Our subject was a member of a family of nine children. One of his brothers was a noncommissioned officer in the Ninety sixth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry . and died in 186? in defense oŁ his country. Our subject received his education at the common schools in New Philadelphia, and chose the occupation of a merchant. He commenced to clerk when eighteen years old in New Philadelphia, and in 1875 embarked in business in a book store, in partnership with John Heller, and continued for one year. Re then went to Texas, and was employed as newsboy on the railroad for one year, when he returned home and started a general store at Gnadenhutten. Ohio; remained there two years, thence came to Uhrichsville in 1880, and opened a general store in partnership with Fribley Brother & Hardman. The firm is now Fribley & Kummer. They carry a stock of $15,000 to $16,000, and have commodious rooms on Water street, where they conduct a first-class business. Mr. Fribley was married, in 1880, to Miss Ellen Custer, cousin of the late lamented Gen. Custer,

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of historic fame. She is a daughter of Henry G. Custer, of English descent, and was born in Carroll County, Ohio. To this union were born two children -Clara and an infant not yet named. In politics, Mr. Fribley is a Republican.

W. H. GIBBONEY, merchant tailor, Uhrichsville, was born in Blair County, Penn., a son of Willis and Mary (Mowrer) Gibboney, who were both natives of Pennsylvania, of German descent. His father was a manufacturer of woolen goods. Our subject received his education in Blair County, Penn., and chose tailoring as his occupation, commencing at the age of fourteen to work at his trade, which he has followed ever since. He came to Ohio in 1863, and three years later to Uhrichsville, where he embarked in the merchant tailoring business; he is now on Third street. He is an artist as well as a first-class work man in his business, having few superiors in cutting. In 1865, he was united in marriage with Mrs. Mary A. Sieg, nee Shannon, who died March 7, 1851. leaving a daughter-Corn Etta. She was a member of the Episcopal Church. Mr. Sieg, Mrs. Gibboney's first husband, died while in the army. In politics, Mr. Gibboney is a Democrat; is also a prominent member of the Odd Fellows society.

JOHN A. GOCKE, merchant, West Uhrichsville, was born in Howesville, Preston County, W. Va., January 10, 1862, and is a son of John J. and Cath erine (Wesley) Gocke, natives of Germany. The former emigrated to America when thirteen, the latter when ten years of age, and they were married in West Virginia, where they raised a family of seven boys and six girls. John Gocke. Sr., was formerly a blacksmith, and amassed considerable property by hammering the anvil, and is now a prominent merchant of Preston County, W. Va. He has been President of the Board of Education, and gave all his children good educational advantages. John A., after attending the common schools of Preston County, entered St. Vincent's College for one year, and chose the occupation of carpenter. He served a regular apprenticeship of three years, then took a contract to build a schoolhouse, and finished it to the satisfaction of all concerned.. After that, he entered his father's store as assistant clerk, and remained until he came to Uhrichsville in 1882, and opened a general store in West Uhrichsville, on First street. A brother, who was born October 29. 1859, and reared in the same place as our subject, was a school teacher till 1852, when he joined Mr. John A. Gocke in his store. Our subject and all the family are members of the Roman Catholic Church.

ROBERT GORLEY, painter in the Dennison car-shops, Uhrichsville, was born in Washington County, Penn., October 20, 1819, and is a son of Thomas and Katherine (Gardner) Gorley. His parents were both natives of Pennsylvania, his father of Scotch-Irish descent, and his mother of German lineage. His father was a successful farmer in the State of Pennsylvania, which occupation he followed all his life. Robert was reared on a farm, and received his education in the common schools of Pennsylvania. Early in life, he learned the tanner's trade, and worked at it twenty-five years. Previous to his learning this trade, he learnt that of a painter. He emigrated from Washington County, Penn., to Uhrichsville, Ohio, in 1845, working at the tanning business fifteen years. At present he is engaged in the shops in Dennison. In 1848, he was happily married to Sarah, daughter of Michael Uhrich, whose sketch appears elsewhere in this volume. To her father belongs the honor of laying out the village of Uhrichsville, after whom it was named. He was a good business man, and succeeded in accumulating a handsome fortune. The union of Mr. and Mrs. Gorley has been blessed with a family of four children, all of whom are living, viz.: Mary, now the wife of Samuel Rownd, merchant in Zanesville, Ohio; John, an excellent workman; Laura M., the wife

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of Frank M. Ford, a prominent lawyer in Zanesville, Ohio; Alice W., who is still at home. Mrs. Gorley is a member of the Presbyterian Church, in Uhrichsville, Ohio. In politics, Mr. Gorley is a Republican. He owns thirty-four and a half acres of land within the corporation of Uhrichsville. He lately sold two acres for 43,000. the rest of the land in Uhrichsville is valued at about $34,000. The family are highly respected by all the citizens of Uhrichsville.

A. R. GRAHAM, general superintendent and manager of the coal works, Dennison, was born in Canton, Stark Co., Ohio. April 22, 1841. He is a son of John and Susan (Troup) Graham, natives of Maryland, and of Scotch and German descent. The former was a prominent farmer in Stark County for many years, and acted for the county two terms as Representative, and also served two terms in the State Senate. Our subject received his education in the Canton graded schools. He chose and followed farming as his occupation until the breaking-out of the war. He was appointed Sutler for the Nine teenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was with that regiment until 1863. He traveled through the Western States and Territories after his return from the army. He. farmed and dealt in stock three years, in Washington County, Iowa, with success. He sold out and returned to his native county, and in 1881 came to Dennison, where he engaged in the coal business, and to him belongs the honor of establishing a permanent paying trade here. He is superintending the whole business, and soon expects to employ 400 men. He is a man well calculated to run almost any concern successfully; he treats his men with respect, and fully indorses the sentiment that all men are born free and equal. The people of Dennison can testify to his firmness in handling the coal business, when times were dull and everybody prophesied failure, he only seemed the more determined to bring it to a prosperous issue, and its success is due to his efforts. Our subject was married in Stark County, Ohio, in 1864, to Sarah, daughter of Jacob Kaldenbaugh, hotel keeper, in Dover, Ohio, of which county she is a native. One child has blessed this union, Virginia May.

JAMES E. GRAHAM, editor and proprietor of the Tuscarawas Chroni cle, Uhrichsville, was born in Dover, Ohio, September 30, 1841, and is a son of William and Betsy A. (Beach) Graham, both deceased. They were natives of Perry County, Penn., and New York State, respectively, and of Scotch and Irish extraction. The father was by trade a stone mason, but followed merchandising and farming. Our subject is both town and country bred. He received his education in New Philadelphia, Ohio. He has been in the office, of which he is now proprietor, since 1876, but owned a half interest in same in 1866. The Chronicle was established in 1865 by V. P. Wilson. It had a very poor circulation when Mr. Graham took it in band, in 1876, but. in twelve months he made it a profitable investment. During the late rebellion, in 1861, our subject enlisted and served three years and eight months (thirteen months of this time as a private soldier), in the Eightieth Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry. He was commissioned to Second, and then promoted to First Lieutenancy, and in 1865 received his commission as Captain. During 1867 and 1868, he was Assistant Revenue Assessor. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. Mr. James E. Graham, married January 20, 1869, Miss Flora, daughter of Charles and Amanda (Todd) Warner. Her father was a printer, but she was adopted when four years old, by Daniel Minnich, a merchant of New Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs. Graham are the parents of four children-Kate N., William D., Helen B., and an infant daughter, deceased. Mrs. Graham has taken a prominent part in many Tuscarawas entertainments, possessing a fine voice, and being an accomplished performer on the piano-forte.

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Although his father was a life-long Democrat, our subject is a Republican in politics. He has paid attention to various pursuits, some of which have proved profitable. He began a history of the county in 1881, and has spent much money in its publication. He has been in the life insurance business, seven years. Altogether, he is a man of good business qualifications; of a genial, friendly disposition, and a representative citizen of Uhrichsville.

CHARLES A. GREENLEE, merchant, Uhrichsville. was born in Fayette County, Penn., March 19, 1857, and is a son of James and Mary (Jollif) Greenlee, natives of Pennsylvania, and of German-Scotch descent. The former was a shoe-maker by trade. Our subject received his education at, the common schools of his native county, attending high school in Smithfield, Penn., and New Hagerstown, Ohio, and afterward taught school for three years. He came to this county in 1880, and, in 1881, embarked in merchandising, in which he has since continued. He has met with good success, and is now building a large store room. He was married, in 1879, to Emma Packer, a native of this county, and a daughter of Theo. A. Packer, of English descent. One son. William P., has been born to this union. Mr. and Mrs, Greenlee are consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was at one time Superintendent of the Sabbath school in Uhrichsville. He is a young and promising business man, and is held in high esteem by the community of Uhrichsville.

JOHN E. GROVER, physician and surgeon, Uhrichsville, office over Farmers' & Merchants' National Bank, was born in Belmont County, Ohio, November 6, 1855. He is a son of John F. and Lavina Loyd Grover. natives of Ohio., and of German descent. Our subject was reared on a farm, receiving the rudi ments of his education in the schools of his native county. and commenced at the early age of thirteen to support himself, by teaching school through the winter terms, which enabled him to obtain means to complete his education. He attended Franklin College., in New Athens. Harrison Co., Ohio. where he remained for two years, and then commenced reading medicine in Moorefield, Ohio, in the office of Dr. Quinn, and was with him five years. He then attended the Columbus College of Medicine and Surgery, where he graduated in 1580, and on April 20 of that year came to Uhrichsville, Ohio, imrnediately commencing the practice of his profession. He has acquired a fair practice. which he is constantly extending by his industrious habits and close attention to his profession, and has won for himself a prominent position among the physicians of Uhrichsville and vicinity. In politics. Mr. Grover is a Republican. He is a member of the Board of Education in Uhrichsville,. and is a Master Mason. The Doctor had the honors of his class when be graduated in medicine, and is a man thoroughly posted in his profession, to which he is wonderfully attached.

NATHANIEL T. GUTHRIE, P. O. Uhrichsville, is a prominent farmer on Section 24, Mill Township, and was born in Harrison County, Ohio. September 28, 1825. His parents were Robert and Jane (Cunningham) Guthrie, na tives of Pennsylvania and of English descent. The former was a farmer. Our subject was the eleventh in a. family of seventeen children, and was educated at the common schools of his native county. He remained on the farm until thirty years of age. He received his first start by farming on rented land and by working out by the month, and is now the possessor of 175 acres of valuable land. He was married, in 1855, to Sarah B., daughter of Stewart Auld, of Irish descent. To this union were born three children- Walter L.. a school teacher; Jeannette J., at home, and Samuel P. Samuel was born in Mill Township April 26, 1860; educated at the common schools in District No. J. and chose the occupation of farming, and has since continued with his

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father on the farm with marked success. He attends strictly to business, and has an interest in the crops and stock. The subject of this sketch, with the family, removed from Harrison County to this county in 1855. He and his wife were born and raised within a half mile of each other, in Harrison County. Mr. Guthrie owned eighty acres of land in Harrison County, which he exchanged for Western land, and subsequently traded the latter for seventy-one acres in Tuscarawas County, and, by adding little by little, has secured his present large and valuable estate. He and his son Samuel are Republicans in politics.

MISS M. GUYER, merchant, Dennison, is an enterprising young lady, who has been in business on Grant street, Dennison, since 1881. She deals in groceries and dry goods, and has met with more than average success; she is very much attached to her occupation; is a good business woman, opening the store promptly in the mornings; attending to her own books, and doing her own clerking. Miss Guyer is perhaps the only young lady in Ohio who owns a stock of dry goods, etc', bought by her own savings, and is able to run a store successfully. She enjoys the confidence of her patrons; is polite and accommodating to her customers, and deserves a liberal patronage by the citizens of Dennison.

ROBERT HANNA, farming and milling, P. O. Dennison, was born in Harrison County, Ohio, February 17, 1813, and is a son of William Hanna, a soldier of the Revolutionary war. Robert's mother's maiden name was Mary Donnel. Her father was a gallant officer in the Revolutionary war. Our subject's parents were born in Washington County, Penn. His father was of Irish and English descent, the latter predominating; his mother was of English lineage also. William Hanna was a cabinet-maker and farmer, and a pioneer in the State of Ohio, coming here in 1810. and settling near the site of Cadiz, the county seat of Harrison County. Of his family of thirteen children, eleven attained adult age. Our subject was the third son, and was reared on the farm, receiving but little schooling, choosing farming as his occupation. He started for himself, his worldly possessions consisting of a horse, saddle and bridle. He was very anxious to obtain an education, even going a term to school after his marriage, attending to the duties of the farm at the same time. By hard labor and perseverance, he has succeeded in accumulating a handsome fortune, consisting of two well-improved farms in this county, the Dennison Mills and real estate in Dennison. He also owns the store-room in which Mr. Hicks. his son-in-law, has his furniture store. Mr. Hicks is an undertaker, and has succeeded in preparing a solution for embalming the dead perfectly; he married Mary A., third daughter of Mr. Hanna. Our subject started first in the saw mill business in the year 1848, and has had a mill ever since. He has also dealt in real estate with success. He owns six houses and five acres of land inside the corporation of Dennison. Ohio. He was married, in 1834, to Mary, daughter of James Ensley, a soldier in the Revolutionary war. Six daughters were born to this union, four of whom grave to womanhood Elizabeth, deceased, wife of George Welsh, a farmer in Tuscarawas County, Ohio; Margaret, at home; Ester Ellen. wife of George Welsh, previously the husband of her deceased sister: Mary Ann, wife of John Hicks, Dennison; and Samathy, wife of Adam Stutz, a miller. Mrs. Hanna died in 1874, in Dennison, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Hanna were members of the Presbyterian Church, the former serving as Treasurer of the same. In politics, he is a Republican. He has lived in Mill Township nearly a half century.

JAMES A. HARPER, buggy and carriage manufacturer, Uhrichsville, was born in Philadelphia, Penn., June 8, 1828. His parents were natives of Ireland. His father. James Harper, learned the trade of brick and stone

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mason in Ireland, where he married Sarah Lauderdale, and in 1822 emigrated to America, settling in Montreal, Canada, where he remained for four years; thence came to the United States, and located in Philadelphia, Penn. Our subject. was the fourth of a family of eight children; was reared on a farm, educated in Philadelphia, Penn., and for his occupation chose coach-making. He served his apprenticeship in Cadiz, Ohio, where he was bound for four years and three weeks, and after completing his trade traveled several years as journeyman workman, which eminently fitted him for his present business. He then embarked in business in Cadiz. Ohio, and carried on a shop with success for several years. In 1868, he came to Uhrichsville. and opened a shop ou Third street, near the United States Hotel. He has lately erected a new and commodious shop, and at present writing is better prepared for his business than he has been since coming here. His oldest son, -James H., is a first-class workman, and has grown up in the business, and. like his father, has a strong attachment for the trade. Mr. Harper's brother, Samuel, is foreman of the smith department of Columbus Buggy Works. Our subject is a Republican in politics. He is a Master Mason. He was married in 1861 to Ann Eliza. daughter of William H. Dempster, a wealthy and influential citizen of Uhrichville. This union has been blessed with two children, the oldest. James H. H.. previously mentioned, and Albert L., a printer.

PROF. CHARLES HAUPERT, Principal of Dennison Schools, was born February 1, 1858. His parents, Frederic and Philipina Haupert, were both of German descent, and carne to Ohio when. children. They were married in Tuscarawas County. In early life, Frederic Haupert learned carpentering. but later followed farming. They had a family of seven children, our subject being the eldest. He received his education in Heidelberg College, Ohio. graduating in 1880. taking a classical course, and received the degree of A. B. in 1883. His Alma Mater conferred on him the degree of A. M. The Professor deserves great commendation for the way in which he obtained his education; for he worked his way through college by teaching. At the early age of fifteen, he began to teach school, and his services were always in demand. He was Superintendent of the Port Washington School for two years, and then came to Dennison in 1882, where he took charge of the high school, and still remains in that capacity. Since 1881, he has held the position of County School Examiner. Our subject was married in 1880 to Annie, daughter of Joseph and Nancy Kinsey, of English descent. Her father is a farmer. and has been County Commissioner of Tuscarawas County for six years. Our subject and wife have one child-Mary Margretta. Mr. and Mrs. Haupert are members of the Moravian Church, and the former is Superintendent of the Sunday School. Although a professor and a classical graduate, he is still a diligent student. and his friends anticipate for him a bright future.

J. W. HAVERFIELD, physician and surgeon, Uhrichsville, office on Third street, over Farmers' & Merchants' Bank, was born near Cadiz. Ohio. December 30, 1852. His parents, George L. and Sarah (Porter) Haverfield, natives of Harrison County, Ohio. and of Scotch-Irish descent, are still residents of that county. The former follows farming. J. W. Haverfield received the rudiments of a common school education at the common schools of his native town; also attended Franklin College. New Athens, Ohio. three years, and one year at the Ohio State University. He taught school for three winters before he entered the University. He chose the medical profession, and commenced its study in 1875. in the village of Winterset, Iowa, in the office of Dr. William L. Leonard, where he remained for one and one-half years. He then attended one course of lectures in the State University of Iowa, in Iowa City. Coming to Cadiz. Ohio. he entered the office of Dr. Wortman, remain-

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ing there one summer, then entered Starling Medical College at Columbus, where he graduated in 1878 with the highest honors. He received the prize of $100 (being the highest in scholarship) and a position in the hospital. Remaining but a short time in the hospital, he resigned and accepted a similar position in a hospital in New York. From there he came to Newport, Ohio, and entered on the practice of his profession. He remained there for three years, and in 1882 came to Uhrichsville, where he has since been in practice. He was married, February 25, 1879, to Jennie E. Waud. She is a native of Mill Township, and is of English descent. They have two children - Jessie S. and a son not yet christened. The Doctor is a Republican in politics has been member of the School Board of Mill Township, and for two terms was Township Trustee.

JOSEPH HEALEA, Mayor and Justice of the Peace, Dennison, was born in Harrison County, Ohio, December 5, 1821, and is a son of Edward and Sarah (Busby) Healea, natives respectively of Pennsylvania and Maryland. The father was a farmer, and died in Harrison County; the widow, who still survives, resides in Dennison, Ohio. Our subject is the sixth child of a family of fourteen children, twelve of whom grew to manhood and womanhood. He was engaged in farming until 1872, when he came to Dennison and started a first-class boarding-house, which now averages twenty-five male boarders. He was married, April, 1843, to Mary, daughter of Charles Terrell, a prominent farmer, a native of Harrison County. To this marriage were born the following children: William (deceased), enlisted in 18(32, in the Sixty-ninth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company K, was wounded at Jonesboro, and died at Atlanta in 1864; Sarah, wife of Charles Terrell, of Dennison; Linda, wife of James R. Yeagley a prominent merchant of Dennison; Agues, wife of Robert Coleman, engineer of the Pan Handle Railroad; Alice, at home; John, traveling in the West; Sherman, in the railroad shops at Dennison; they lost one child three years old. Mr. and Mrs. Healea have been members of the Methodist Episcopal Church for many years. The former is a Democrat in politics. He has been Justice of the Peace since 1881. He was elected Mayor or in 1883. He is a Knight Templar.

JOHN W. HILL, salesman, Dennison, was born in Cadiz, Harrison Co., Ohio, November 9, 1857, and is a son of Eli and Mary (Penn) Hill, the former a native of Ohio, the latter of England, of English and Irish descent. The former was a farmer and huckster. Our subject received his education in the graded schools of Cadiz, Ohio. He has been a salesman since fifteen years of age. In 1812, he came to Dennison, and, with the exception of one year, has been employed by W. W Wallace, a prominent merchant of this place. In 1882, he bought a stock of boots, shoes and gents' furnishing goads, and has put his brother, Eli, in charge of them in a store on Center street, Dennison. Mr. Hill is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and served in the capacity of Secretary and Treasurer of the Sabbath school. He is a young man of good sterling qualities, exact in business habits, and promises to become a prominent business man in Dennison.

JAMES HINES, farmer, P. O. Uhrichsville, residing on Section 34, Mill Township, was born in Ohio in 1823. He is a son of Moses and Susan (Hughs) Hines, of English descent and natives of Pennsylvania. The former was a shoemaker by trade, and came to this county in 1833. He was the father of ten children, our subject being the sixth. James was reared on a farm, and has always followed farming for his occupation. By his frugality and constant industry, he owns 101 acres of well-improved land, which he cultivates in the most successful manner. In 1848, he was united in marriage with Sarah Ann Clark. By this union they had ten children, viz., John C., blacksmith and car-

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penter; Anna Eliza, wife of L. Lytle, an engineer on the Pan Handle road; James A., blacksmith; Henry F., sawyer in the saw mills; Lewis Harlan, at home; O. Albert, Mary Emma, Isaac, Charles and Ralph. Mr. Hines is also raising his little grand-daughter, Lucy Hines. Our subject has 100 head of sheep, a class of live stock he has been successful in raising, and is a prominent farmer of Mill Township.

F. B. HOLLIDAY, carpenter and contractor, Uhrichsville, was born in Freeport, Harrison Co., Ohio, November 12, 1833. His parents, Robert and Eliza (White) Holliday, were both natives of Ireland, where the former was born in 1792. He was brought in the following year to America by his father, Robert Holliday, Sr. In his earlier years, he followed farming, but subsequently became a merchant and hotel-keeper. He died in 1855, his wife in 1872. Our subject received his education at the common schools of Freeport, Ohio, and was reared on a farm until twenty years old. He then learned the carpenter's trade, serving an apprenticeship of three years. He owns a handsome residence, worth about 83,000, in Uhrichsville, where he resides. He was united in marriage in 1866, with Margaret O wens, a native of Trumbull County, Ohio, and a daughter of John Owens, a native of Wales. Her mother's maiden name was Elizabeth Beaver, a native of Pennsylvania, of German descent. Mr. and Mrs. Holliday have one child, a daughter named Dola B. She attends the high school in Uhrichsville. In politics, Mr. Holliday is a Republican. He was Land Appraiser for one term, and is a member of the I. O. O. F.

PETER HOOPINGARNER; retired farmer, Uhrichsville, is one of the prominent pioneers of Tuscarawas County, and was born in Washington County, Penn., June 26, 1806. He is a son of John and Katherine (Frierd) Hoopingarner, both natives of Pennsylvania and of German descent. The former enlisted in the Revolutionary war, but never served as a soldier. He was a farmer. Our subject with his parents came to Tuscarawas County in 1816, when about ten years of age, and settled six miles east of New Philadelphia, where his father began farming in the wilderness, now known as Goshen Township. There was scarcely a road in the township at that time, and the city of New Philadelphia contained but twenty-four dwellings, scattered among the timber. Where Uhrichsville now stands was nothing but a swamp. They went to mill on horseback, sometimes going twenty-five miles. There were about 100 Indians to every white man, and it was extremely dangerous for a man to be out at night, as the woods were inhabited, not only by the savage red man, but by wolves, bears and panthers. The fleet-footed deer and the wild turkey abounded in great numbers. The panthers often killed his father's cattle, and it was no unusual thing for this animal to kill people. Our subject is the only surviving member of a family of eight children-six boys and two girls, all of whom grew to maturity, were married and raised families. He secured a limited education at the rude log schoolhouse, and up to the time of his marriage followed farming. He was married, in 1829, to Martha, daughter of Daniel Hammel. She was of English and German descent, and died in 1868, leaving a family of eight children, all now surviving, viz., Eliza Ann, wife of Benjamin Clemmens, a farmer; Katherine, wife of Samuel Beluah (deceased), who was a lawyer and farmer; Martha, wife of Thomas Brock, a farmer; Abigail, wife of Daniel Murphy, a shoe-maker; Melissa, wife of Henry Baker; Daniel, a farmer; George, a school teacher; and Albert, also a teacher. now in Chicago, Ill. Our subject came to Uhrichsville in 1861, and manufactured boots and shoes for eighteen years. He has dealt largely in real estate, and laid out one addition to Uhrichsville. He is, essentially, a self-made man. His first purchase was one acre of land, and what he has accumulated since has been through his own exertions.

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SAMUEL HOSKINS, farmer and stock-raiser, P. O. Uhrichsville, was born near Sharpsburg, Va., August 15, 1815, and is a son of George and Elizabeth (Myers) Hoskins, natives of Montgomery County, Va., the former of English, and the latter of German descent. They emigrated from Virginia to Ohio in 1828, and settled in what is now Mill Township, near New Philadelphia, where the father followed farming. Our subject's father was twice married, and has a family of ten children, Samuel being the eldest by the second marriage. Samuel received a common school education, and at the age of twenty years started in life for himself. He worked for Michael Uhrich, on the farm located on the present site of Uhrichsville. Only two houses were in that town at that time. Several months after, he returned to his father's farm, and after working a few years was enabled to purchase eighty acres of land. He still remained on the home place, on account of the old age and feebleness of his father, and has always resided there, a period of fifty years. He is the owner of 226 acres of land, of which 188 acres comprise the home farm. He was married, in 1841, to Rebecca, daughter of George Welch. By this union there has been a family of eight children, six now living-John, the oldest, a farmer; Mary, wife of Levi Dunlavy, a teacher; Sarah Amanda, Louise, Mar tha Jane and Cora. Mrs. Hoskins was a member of the Presbyterian Church. She died February 9, 1881. Mr. Hoskins is a Republican in politics; has never wanted nor accepted office, except that of School Director.

LOT HUGHES, physician and surgeon, Grant street, Dennison, was born in Jefferson County, Penn., December 2, 1851, and is a son of Samuel B. and Mary (Walls) Hughes, both natives of Pennsylvania; the former was a farmer; the latter was of Irish descent. Our subject was reared on a farm, and received his education in the common schools in Jefferson County, and high schools in Indiana County, Penn. In 1811, he bought an interest in a foundry; later worked at molding one year, and then bought the foundry and ran it for one year. In 1878, he began the study of medicine with Dr. Hamilton, in Punxsutawney, Penn., and graduated at the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Baltimore, Md., in the class of 1882. He removed to Dennison in 1882, and commenced the practice of his profession. The Doctor was married, in 1874, in Pennsylvania, to Anna L., a daughter of Peter Hetrick, of German descent. To this union has been born one child, Gertrude, a bright little girl, her parents' pride, and the pet of the town. The Doctor is a Republican in politics. He is a man of strong determination. He has supported himself since his fourteenth year; taught when only fifteen, and made his own way through college. He has been very successful since coming to Dennison; is a diligent student, and much attached to his profession. He is highly thought of by his friends.

OSCAR E. HUNT, foreman of planing mills, Uhrichsville, was born in Barnesville, Belmont County, Ohio, April 9, 1845. He is a son of William B. and Julia Ann Mott (Fletcher) Hunt, natives of Virginia, and of English descent. The former was a tailor by trade. He holds the position of local preacher of the Disciple Church, and resides in Harrison County, Ohio. He came to Ohio in 18411, and settled in Barnesville. Our subject received a common school education in his native county; also attended for four years Hopedale College, and served a three years apprenticeship at carpentering. He worked at his trade until 1862, when he enlisted during the war, in Company B, Thirtieth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served twenty-three months, when he was honorably discharged on account of disability. He participated in five well fought battles, including that of Antietam; also, several skirmishes. On his return home, he worked at his trade, and, in 1872, came to this county, and was employed as foreman in the planing mills of George W. Dawson. The

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mills changed hands, and are now owned by Everett & Johnson. Mr. Hunt is still foreman. He was married, in 1865, to Amelia, daughter of John and Catherine (Deems) Hunt, of English descent, and a native of Ohio. This union has been blessed with the following-named children: Cora L., Dallas B., Julia Lena, Orville, Frank W., Anna and William. Mrs. Hunt is a member of the Christian Church. In politics, Mr. Hunt is a Republican. He is a prominent member of the Knights of Pythias, and has been through all the chairs. He has been financially successful in life, owning a neat residence on Sixth street.

JACOB HUSTON, farmer, P. O. Uhrichsville, was born in Harrison County, Ohio, February 25, 1825, and is a son of Alexandria and Margaret (Crabtree) Huston. His father was among the early settlers of this county. He was born in Bedford County, Penn., March 10, 1794, and Spent the first twenty years of his life on his father's farm. He came, when ten years old. with his father's family to Ohio, and after three years passed in the vicinity of Wheeling, went to Moorefield Township, Harrison County. When a young man, he learned carpentering. and worked at it at intervals for several years. At the age of twenty-two, he married, and subsequently went to farming, im proving the land for the lease. Some forty years after, he bought the land. and resided there until his death. He dealt considerably in stock, and was a good judge of horses. The subject of this sketch was reared on a farm, and came with his parents to this county in 1834, receiving his education in this township. He has been a farmer all his life, and owns the home farm of 208 acres (worth $100 per acre) adjoining the corporation of Uhrichsville. His residence is beautifully located on an eminence commanding a delightful view of the Stillwater Valley, and overlooking the villages of Urichsville and Dennison. On July 4, 1848, our subject was married to Dorcas Adams. She is a daughter of Baldwin Adams, of Mill Township. This union resulted in the following-named children: Margaret E., wife of Burton Hedges, farmer; Eunice E., at home; Dorcas N., wife of Christian Bruner, superintendent of two coal-banks located on our subject's farm; Florinda A. and Ida May, at home. In politics, Mr. Huston is a Republican.

WILLIAM JEFFERS, farmer and grocer, P. O. Uhrichsville, was born in Carroll County, Ohio. May 28, 1825, and is a son of John and Jane (Weter) Jeffers, both natives of Pennsylvania, the former born in Chester County, and of English descent, the latter of Scotch extraction. John Jeffers came to Ohio in 1820; settled in Harrison County; thence removed to Wood County. where he is now residing. Our subject is the oldest of a family of fourteen children, and was reared on a farm, where he remained until twenty-one years of age, and then learned the carpenter's trade. He received his education at the common schools, attending the academy ai New Hagerstown, Ohio. and was engaged in teaching school for five terms. In 1852, he was married to Hannah, daughter of John Andreas. The children born to this union are Catherine; Rebecca, wife of William Tweed, a coal-miner; Emma, wife of William Mackertine, coal-miner, and Ida May, at home. Mr. Jeffers is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and his wife of the Presbyterian Church. He owns and carries on a grocery, and has a farm of fifty-four acres of well-improved land. Mr. Jeffers is a man of excellent business tact and correct habits.

JAMES C. JOHNSON, foreman of boiler department in the Pan Handle Railroad shops, Dennison, was born in Ireland March 1, 1831, and came to America November 9. 1852. He is a son of Samuel and Ellen (Richey) Johnson. James C. received a common school education in Ireland. He served a faithful apprenticeship at the boiler-making trade, three years.in England.

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and two more on coming to America. He worked for eight years in Baltimore Md., and then came to Ohio, locating in Steubenville, where he worked until 1865, since which time he has been foreman in the boiler department in Dennison. By cautious investments, careful management, and always living within his means, Mr. Johnson has succeeded in accumulating a handsome fortune. He is the owner of six houses and lots in Dennison, residing in one of them, which cost $2,500. He is a Democrat in politics. He has been a member of the Dennison School Board, and is a member of the Town Council. He has taken twelve degrees, Knights Templar in the Masonic fraternity, and is a member of the I. O. O. F., both subordinate and encampment. He was at one time a member of K. of P., and is now a member of the American Protestant Association. Though of a naturally sociable nature, he has an opinion of his own, and seldom changes his mind. He is a man well calculated to oversee and plan out work. Mr. Johnson was married, November 29, 1852, to Jane McCoy, a native of Ireland. Of the twelve children born to this union eight are living-John, amerchant; James,working in the boiler shop; Nancy, wife of James Tweed, brakeman on Pan Handle Railroad; William, also in boiler shops, Dennison; Mary and Margret (twins); Joseph and Ellen; Lizzie, who was married, is now deceased. Mr. Johnson is a member of the Presbyterian Church.

HON. WILLIAM JOHNSON, present Mayor of Uhrichsville,was born in Moorfield Township, Harrison County, May 24, 1831. His parents, William and Sarah (Ruby) Johnson, were also natives of that county, and of Irish and English descent, the English, predominating with his mother. His father was a blacksmith, and worked at his trade most of his life. Our subject was reared on a farm, where he spent his early life; he also worked with his father for some time; he received a common school education, and at the age of seventeen years learned the wagon and carriage making trade, at which he worked for twenty years, when he commenced the study of law in Cadiz, the county seat of Harrison County, commencing to practice long before he was admitted to the bar. In 1870, he removed to Uhrichsville, where he has been practicing ever since. In 1875, he was chosen by the Democrats as a member of the House of Representatives of the Sixty-second General Assembly, and was re-elected in 1877. He has occupied some of the most important positions, and stands high in the estimation of his fellow-members. In 1882, he was elected Mayor of Uhrichsville, which position he still occupies. flavor Johnson was united in marriage, in 1853, with Mary Adams, and the eight children born to this union are as follows: S. W., a printer and compositor on the Cleveland Leader, is now married and lives in Cleveland; Lizzie, the wife of B. W. Uhrich; A. J., operator and train dispatcher, with headquarters at Columbus, Ohio; McClelain, clerk in dry goods store; Ella and Charles at school, and two children deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson are members of the Presbyterian Church, of which the former has been Trustee. The Mayor has always given satisfaction in whatever position he has occupied, and is credited with great sincerity and honesty of purpose.

GEORGE KELLEY, farmer, P. O. Uhrichsville, is a native of Virginia, born July 4, 1824, and is a son of Ephraim and Elizabeth Kelley. His parents are natives of New York, and were of Irish descent, and reared a family of nine children, George being the eighth. His boyhood days were spent on a farm, his education being derived from the common schools. In 1853, he was united in marriage with Eliza J. Arthur. She is a daughter of William Arthur, a second cousin to T. S. Arthur, who publishes a magazine, and was born in Pennsylvania in 1828. Her father was an early settler of Harrison County, Ohio. Her grandfather, Guyon Arthur, lived to the age of one hun-

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dred and three years. Mr. Kelley owns 101 acres of laud, and besides farming has greatly improved the stock of horses. He remembers the time this county and township was a complete wilderness, abounding in wild animals. In politics, Mr. Kelley is a Democrat. James Kelley. brother of our subject, was born in Pennsylvania January 18, 1818, and was the sixth son. In 1858, he married Belinda, daughter of David and Catherine (Shuler) Wells. Her father was of Irish, and her mother of Pennsylvania Dutch descent. Out of the family of eight children born to this union, six are living, viz.: David, a farmer, George Washington, Elizabeth, John E., Edwin S. and Mary Catherine. Mrs. Kelley has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for thirty-five years. Mr. Kelley is a Democrat in politics. He owns 157 acres of good land. His father at the time of his death (1858) owned 400 acres of land.

JAMES KENNEDY, farmer, stock raiser and dealer, P. O. Uhrichsville. was born in County Down, Ireland, in 1831. He is a son of John and Jane (Campbell) Kennedy, the former of whom was a farmer, and is deceased. They were the parents of seven children, three boys and four girls (one daughter deceased), our subject being the third child and second son. His grandparents were natives of Scotland. Our subject was raised on a farm, and educated at the common schools. At the age of sixteen years, he came to America with his mother, and settled in New Philadelphia, Ohio. He was married. December 24, 1857, to Jane Robinson, a native of Ireland, born in February, 1833. She was brought, when three months old, to Ohio, by her parents. James and Jane (Keys) Robinson, who are both deceased. She is the fifth child and third daughter in a family of six sons and six daughters. Mr. and Mrs. kennedy have one child, Charles D., born in Hocking County, Ohio, January 3, 1867. Our subject is a cousin to William Campbell, Mayor of New Philadelphia, and of George, a teacher in the same city. All of his brothers and sisters came to Ohio. His brother Charles is foreman in the car shops at Lorain, Ohio; William is a farmer in Hocking County (Salt Creek Township); Anna is the wife of John Summer, of Nevada; Mary is the wife of a Mr. Wilson, also of Nevada; Sarah is married to Benjamin Denrnoth, of New Philadelphia; and Bessie (deceased) died in 1876. Mrs. Kennedy's brother, Francis, is a school teacher. Mr. Kennedy owns 100 acres of land in Mill Township, which he purchased three years ago. He was a resident of Hocking County from 1867 to 1873. He was in a woolen factory for one year, then for three years worked out by the month on a farm: worked on the Pan Handle Railroad for eighteen months; was in a chair factory seven months, and was then hauling coal. He afterward farmed on shares for twen ty years, and then purchased his present home one. mile north of Uhrichsville. where he has one of the finest farms in Mill Township.

ALEXANDRA KERKHAN. foreman of brass works for the Pan Handle Railroad Company, Dennison, Ohio, was born in the city of New Orleans September 23, 1839, and is a son of Andrew and Elizabeth Kerkhan, the former a native of Germany, and the latter of French descent, a native of the. Sunny South. Our subject received his education in the graded schools of New Orleans, and chose the occupation of a molder of iron and brass, which he has followed since 1855. He was employed in Alexandria, Va., all through the war in the United States Military Railroad shops. He was married, in 1864, to Anna A., daughter of John Strider. a native of Maryland. She was born in Virginia, and is of German descent. Their union has been blessed with two children--John, who is in the Dennison Railroad shops, and Katie, at school. Mrs. Kerkhan is a member of the Episcopal Church. In 1872.

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Mr. Kerkhan came to Dennison and commenced to work in the railroad shops, where he is at the present time. He was appointed foreman of the brass foundry in January, 1883. In politics, he is Democratic. He is President of the Board of Education-in Dennison.

F. F. KOEBLITZ, hardware merchant, Uhrichsville, was born in the Kingdom of Saxony, Germany, August 20, 1831, and is a son of Godfrey and Rosina (Grafe) Koeblitz. The former emigrated to America in 1840, and set tled in Winesburg, Holmes Co., Ohio, and is still living at the advanced age of eighty-three. Our subject acquired his education at the district schools of Holmes County, and chose the tinner's trade, which he learned in Massillon, Ohio. Having completed his apprenticeship, he worked as a journeyman until 1856. when he went to California and remained there until 1871. He then came to Uhrichsville, and bought out D. C. Foster's hardware store, in which business be is still engaged, and is also dealing in farming implements. In 1872, he was united in marriage with Magdalena Brunk, who was born in the Kingdom of Bavaria, Germany, June 8, 1845, and is a daughter of Francis Brunk. To this union were born four children, viz.: Edward William. Anna Rosina, Clara Irene and Ralph Frederick. Mr. and Mrs. Koeblitz are consistent members of the Lutheran Church. He is a prominent member of the I. 0. O. F.; has been District Deputy Grand Master, also a delegate to the Grand Encampment. He was a poor boy when starting out in life, and has always given to the support of his parents. During the fifteen years he was living in California, he led the life of a gold miner for ten years, doing his own cooking and washing. He has been successful in business, carries a stock of about $8,000. and is an enterprising citizen. In politics, he is a Democrat.

JOHN LAMBRIGHT, manufacturer of pottery,P. O. Tracy, was born in Rush Township, this county, October 27, 1827, and resides in the village of Newport. He is a son of John and Catherine Lambright, the latter a native of Pennsylvania. born in Lancaster County, and of German descent. John Lambright was a native of Germany; emigrated to America when sixteen years of age, and in 1810 settled in this county. By trade, he was a cooper. He served in the war of 1812. While living in Pennsylvania, he was for two years a neighbor of Gen. Harrison, and on the nomination of the latter to the Presidency, voted for him, although a Democrat in politics. Of his family of eight children, six are living, the oldest of whom is now sixty-six years of age. Our subject was the sixth child; was reared on a farm, but chose the carpenter trade: for his occupation, and continued at that employment for eighteen years. He then embarked in the pottery manufacturing business, which he has since followed. a period of sixteen years. He was united in marriage, in 1852. with Sophia Garlets, a native of Maryland, and of German descent. Mr. and Mrs. Lambright have seven children, viz.: Sarah Jane (wife of Joel Fowler). Eliza (wife of Henry Armstrong, a railroad man), James B. (who is with his father in the pottery business and is married), Simeon, Emma, Agnes and John William. Our subject has thirteen grandchildren. He and his wife are consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics, he is a Democrat. He owns his pottery, his residence and three town lots.

ALEXANDER LATTO, farmer, dairyman, stock raiser and dealer, P. O. Uhrichsville. The subject of this sketch is a prominent farmer of Mill Township, residing on Section 25, where he has lived for the past fifty years. He was born in Philadelphia, Penn.. December 9, 1826, and is a son of William and Margaret (Sproul) Latto, natives of Ireland. They emigrated about sixty-two years ago, on the day of their marriage, and located in Philadelphia, where our subject's father was a manufacturer of domestic goods, and in 1832

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came to this county, settling in Mill Township. They raised a family of nine children, seven of whom are living. Alexander obtained an ordinary education at the common schools, and chose farming for his occupation. In 1851. he was married to Sarah, daughter of Elijah and Margaret (Wheatley) Preston. The former was born in Canada, the latter in Wheeling, W. Va., both of English ancestry. They came to this county about seventy-five years ago. being among the earliest pioneers. Mr. and Mrs. Latto are the parents of eight children, viz., Martha, wife of E. J. Moore, merchant, of Uhrichsville. William A., farmer and dairyman; George F., liveryman; Margaret Alice, wife of T. G. Tyler, a farmer in Nebraska; Alonzo P.. traveler in the West: Arvila, wife of Charles Lehr, farmer, in Warwick Township; Ella M. and Cora, both at home. Mrs. Latto is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Our subject is a Republican in politics; has been School Director for twenty years. He owns 244 acres of valuable land. His father left, at the time of his decease (1866). 677 acres of land, most of it lying in this township. Mr, Latto has carried on a dairy for four years; keeps seventeen cows. and isan extensive sheep raiser and dealer, keeping on hand 200 head.

ANDREW C: LATTO, farmer, P. O. Uhrichsville, was born in the city of Philadelphia, Penn., December 15, 1843. He is a son of Alexandria and Eliza (Sprull) Latto, both natives of Ireland. The former was born in 1798, emigrated to America in 1825 and was married in Philadelphia on January 18, 1827. His wife was born in 1805. They came to Ohio in the fall of 1852. The father of our subject worked at the weaver's trade after coming to America; was also on the police force in Philadelphia for seventeen years, and on settling in this county followed farming. He died October 24, 1875; his widow is still living and makes her home with our subject. Andrew C. is the third of a family of ten children. six of whom grew to maturity, and received his education at the common schools of his native county. He has always been occupied in farming; has under his control a farm of 260 acres, nearly all cultivated, and is a frugal, hard-working man. His brother John was instantly killed by the falling of a tree, April 24, 1878. Our subject was married, November 8, 18(16, to a Miss Weaver, and has been blessed with a family of five children. viz., Emerson Elsworth (born October 3, 1868), Jessie Weaver (born August 20, 1871), Edwin Albert (born October 2, 1872), Idella Belle (March 8, 1878) and Anna Eliza (born November 20, 1879). Mrs. Latto was born November 2, 1844, and is a daughter of Jeremiah and Isabella (Hitchcock) Weaver, of Dutch descent. The former is a prominent farmer in Franklin Township, and owns 300 acres of good land. Mr. and Mrs. Latto are members of the Presbyterian Church, of which the former has been Trustee. In politics, he is a Republican.

GEORGE F. LATTO, liveryman, corner of Second and Main streets. Uhrichsville, is a native of the Buckeye State, where he was born February 28, 1856. He is a son of Alexandra and Sarah (Preston) Latto. the former of whom is of Irish descent and followed farming in Mill Township, where be owns a fine farm of 240 acres, He raised a family of eight children, of whom George is the third. Our subject was reared on a farm, receiving a common school education, and worked on the farm with his father until twenty-six years of age. In 1853, his father bought him a stable and started him in the livery business. He keeps fifteen horses, makes a specialty of driving commercial travelers, and has first-class teams, sample wagons, etc. He also attends to all the passenger trains here and at Dennison; he runs a regular hack line, and is well satisfied with his success. He was married, in 1879, to Jennie, daughter of William Davis, which union has resulted in one son-Ova. In politics, Mr. Latto is a Republican.

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JOHN LAWVER, miner, Dennison, was born in Carroll County, Ohio. September 7, 1840, and was there raised to farming and educated at the district schools. He is the oldest in a family of ten children, eight of whom are living. He was married, in this county, December, 1860, to Mary Mohn, of German lineage, who was born in Tuscarawas County in 1847. Her father is deceased, but her mother still survives. Four children have been born to this union, viz., Emmett E., born in 1873; Ulysses, born in 1870,; Charles O., born in 18-, and Ida May, born in 1867. Our subject has been a resident of this county for twenty-five years, during which time he has always followed mining, and owns property in Dennison. His father was a laborer, and was born in this county in 1508, died in 1875 and is buried in Pleasant Valley; the widow is also a native of this county, born in the year 1823. The former was of German, the latter of Irish ancestry.

JOSHUA LEGGETT, JR., farmer, P. O. Uhrichsville, was born in Union Township, Tuscarawas County, January 19, 1842, and is a son of Joshua and Jane (Guthrie) Leggett, both natives of Pennsylvania; the former was born in 1807, of English descent, and the latter in 1809, of Scotch-Irish lineage. The father, a farmer, was an extensive fine-wool sheep raiser: He came to Ohio with his wife in 1830, and settled in Union Township. Here he resided and raised his family until 1865. The majority of his children being now married and settled in life, he moved to Goshen Township, where he and his wife still reside. He has been remarkably successful in business, at one time owning over 900 acres of valuable land in Tuscarawas and Carroll Counties. He raised a family of nine children, five boys and four girls; the former are all highly respected and wealthy citizens. The three eldest sons are now living in Carroll County; the oldest son, Thomas, served two terms in the Ohio Legislature. The daughters are all married to prominent men, and reside in Tuscarawas County. Our subject is the youngest son. He received a good common school education in Union Township, and has naturally a well-balanced mind. He chose his father's occupation as his, and for many years has been an extensive raiser of fine-wooled sheep. Mr. Leggett has been a frugal, industrious tiller of the soil, and, meeting with success, has accumulated a nice property, consisting of 325 acres under cultivation, 400 head of fine-wooled sheep, besides being the owner of property in Uhrichsville, worth $7,000. He is engaged in superintending his farm and selling machinery. He was married, August 8, 1865, to Miss Susanna, daughter of Francis and Sina (Waddle) Scott. Her father was of Irish, and her mother of Scotch-Irish descent. The children born to our subject are as follows : Francis Scott, Ins Jane, Mary, Sina, Woodford McKallip, Sue Winifred and John J. Mr. and Mrs. Leggett are both members of the Presbyterian Church in Uhrichsville, Mr. Leggett being a ruling Elder. His father was a Ruling Elder in New Hagerstown for more than thirty years. Our subject is also an honored member of the Masonic fraternity. In politics, he is a Republican. Mr. Leggett is genial in conversation, and is exceedingly fond of his home and children. He is faithful to the religion of his puritan ancestors; very strict in every moral precept and practice; of unimpeachable integrity in all business transactions; faithful and generous to his friends, and just to his enemies. At the golden wedding of his parents in 1880, his father read a short sketch of his life, which he had written, to his children and grand-children who were present, in which he said he attributed his success in life to his trust in and guidance of Divine Providence.

E. C. LINGAN, attorney at law, Dennison, was born at Tiverton, in the State of Rhode Island, June 13, 1856, and is a son of John and Mary Lingan, the former a native of Ireland and the latter of Massachusetts. His father came to America in 1846 or 1847, and located in Fall River, Mass.,bnt in 1856

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came to Ohio, settling in Steubenville. He was a steamboat engineer by occupation. Our subject attended the graded schools at Steubenville, Ohio, and in 1866 came to Dennison, Ohio, where he continued his schooling. When old enough, he went to work in the Dennison car shops, remaining there some time. He afterward returned to school, where he made rapid progress. He then commenced reading law in the office of J. W. Yeagley, who is a man of acknowledged ability, both as a lawyer and scholar. In 1819, our subject was admitted to the bar, and commenced to practice in Dennison, where he still remains. In politics, Mr. Lingan is a Democrat. In 1881, he was elected Mayor of Dennison, being at that time probably the youngest Mayor in Ohio. In 1880, be, with his brother, J. R. Lingan, engaged in the drug business. which they continue to carry on successfully. J. R. was born in Steubenville March 28, 1860, and received his education in the graded schools of Dennison, and was a proficient drug clerk previous to starting in business for himself. Both are enterprising young men. They have lately erected a distillery at Port Washington, near Dennison. These gentlemen have always been actively identified with any enterprise tending to the advancement or prosperity of the town in which they reside.

J. T. LIVINGSTON, farmer, P. O. Uhrichsville, is a native of Ohio, born January 3, 1820, and is a son of William and Eleanor (Veers) Livingston. His mother was born in Maryland, and was of Scotch and English parentage. His father was a native of Ireland, and earned a livelihood by teaching and clerking. Our subject was the fifth in a family of seven children, and served a regular apprenticeship at cabinet-making, at which he worked, in conjunction with the carpenter's trade, for twenty years. He subsequently engaged in farming, which has formed his chief occupation for the past twenty years. In 1853, he was married to Emmarilla, daughter of Sylvanns Wright. To this union were' born the following eight children: W. S. (married, a resiclent of Uhrichsville, and employed in the Dennison shops), J. H., Sarah D. (wife of John Richenson), Samantha J. (wife of Marion Baker), Clarinda F., Priscilla L., Idellia Emma and Catherine Alda. In politics, Mr. Livingston supports the Republican party.

JOSEPH LOEB, general insurance agent, office over Farmers' & Merchants' National Bank, Third street, Uhrichsville. was born in Germany March 26, .1851. He is a son of Moses Loeb, who was a stock-dealer in Germany. Our subject received his education in Germany, and was under a private instructor for about two years. In 1870, he emigrated to America, first clerking in a clothing store in Alliance. Ohio, for one year; was then engaged as commercial traveler for a firm in Pennsylvania for some time, was next employed as a salesman for three years in stores in Indiana and Ohio, after which he came to Uhrichsville, October 17, 1877. and embarked in the insurance business, which he still carries on. He has been eminentlv'successful in his business, and represents none but the best companies, of which the following is a list: Royal, of Liverpool, Eng.; Amazon, of Cincinnati, Ohio; Phenix, of Brooklyn, N. Y.; Franklin, of Columbus, Ohio; Ohio, of Dayton, Ohio: Firemen's, of Dayton, Ohio; Kenton, of Coyington, Ky.; Louisville Underwriter; National Life. Montpelier, Vt.; Travelers' Life and Accident, of Hartford, Conn. In politics. Mr. Loeb is a Republican. He is a prominent member of the Knights of Pythias, and a Royal Arch Mason. He was brought up in the Jewish persuasion. and is still an adherent of that faith.

DR. W. B. LOLLER, physician., Uhrichsville. was born in Cumberland County, Penn., December 14, 1824. He is a son of William and Rachel (Steward Loller, the former a native of Ireland. and the latter of Pennsylvania. of German and Irish descent. His father a farmer by occupation, was

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killed the same night as the birth of our subject, by the caving in of a bank. The widow supported the family by sewing, and was assisted by W. B. as soon as he was able to, teach school. He was the youngest of a. family of five children, and at the age of seventeen commenced the study of medicine, with Dr. J. H. Stephenson, continuing for four years, beginning to practice at Brownsville, Ohio, at the age of twenty-one years. In 1858, he moved to Nashville, Ohio, where he practiced twelve years. He attended a course of surgery study at the Ohio Medical College. Cincinnati, and in the winter of 1862-63, a course of lectures in Jefferson College, Pennsylvania, graduating in the spring of 1863. He came to Uhrichsville in 1870, and has an extensive and successful practice. He is a self-made man, practical and honorable in his business dealings. In 1847,. he married Lorinda Duncan, who was born in Ohio, 1825. Five of the family born to them are now living, viz.: Robby P., a practicing physician in Shanesville, Tuscarawas County, Ohio; Victoria (deceased), Mary, Ada, May, Thomas, now studying law at Ann Arbor, Mice., in the law school; William E., Clerk in the railroad office,, Dennison, Ohio. The Doctor is a member of the Tuscarawas County Medical Society; also of the State Medical Society. Mrs. Loller is a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics, the Doctor is a Prohibitionist, and deems it his duty, as well as a privilege, to vote this ticket.

STEPHEN H. LOVEJOY, foreman of the railroad shops at West Uhrichsville, for the Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling Railway Company, is a native of Vermont, born March :3, 1832, His parents, Henry and Austin Lovejoy, were natives of New Hampshire; the former was a carpenter and farmer by occupation. Stephen spent his boyhood days on a farm, receiving a common school education, also attended the seminary at Chester, Y t., and when eighteen years of age chose the occupation of railroading. He commenced as fireman on the C. P. &: A. Railroad, and eighteen months after acted both as conductor and engineer on a construction train. He served in this capacity for twelve years, and then accepted a position on the same road as conductor of a passenger train, remaining as such for six years. In 1872, he went to Canada, and was engaged there in railroading; ran an engine and hauled the material for 229 miles of railroad, When he returned to the United States, he was engaged with the T. V., which is now Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling Railroad, as engineer and conductor, and in 1883 was appointed foreman of the shops in West Uhrichsville, which position he still occupies. He is a determined man; seldom fails to accomplish all he undertakes; is faithful to his trust, and enjoys the fullest confidence of his employers. He was married, in 1858, to Minerva Parkhurst, by whom there has been a family of six children, viz., Emma, Etta, Lillie May, Henry L., Dora and one deceased. In politics, he is a Republican. Mrs. Lovejoy is a member of the Disciple Church.

GEORGE LUCAS, of the firm of Lucas & Aiken, proprietors of city mills, dealing in flour, grain and feed, Uhrichsville, was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, October 26, 1833. His mother, Mercy (Dowell) Lucas, was a native of Pennsylvania, and of Irish descent; his father, Daniel Lucas, was a native of Maryland, and of German lineage. The latter came to Ohio in 1812, settling ; in Jefferson County; he was a miller by trade, and owned a mill in Harrison County, our subject working with him, going in the mill at ten years of age, and remaining until he was twenty-six years old, after this spending eleven years in a mill in this county, working on shares. He came to Uhrichsville in 1881, bought a mill formerly owned by C. C. Carroll, which the has remodeled and made into a first-class mill, and is able to compete with any firm in the county. Mr. Lucas was united in marriage in 1855 with Miss Mary, daughter of George Simmons, of German descent. Of a fam-

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ily of four children born to them, only one, Willie M., survives. Mr. Lucas is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and his wife of the Lutheran. In politics, Mr. Lucas is a Democrat. He is a gentleman of sterling qualities.

JOHN H. LUKENS, boot and shoe manufacturer, Uhrichsville, was born in Harrison County, Ohio, June 16, 1885, and is a, son of M. B. and Mary (Hanna) Lukens, natives of Maryland, the latter of German descent. The former was reared to the Quaker faith, by trade a shoe-maker, and early in life taught school, but subsequently became a practicing physician in Harrison County. He came to this State when a lad of twelve years and located in Jefferson County, removing thence to Harrison County. Our subject was reared in Harrison County and learned shoe-making, serving a regular apprenticeship of three years. When nineteen years of age, he opened business in Deersville, Ohio, and carried it on until his enlistment in the army in 1862. He was a member of the Ninety-eighth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company F; served one year as Second Duty-Sergeant: was then transferred to the Invalid Ccrps, in the same office; and the year after was appointed Second Lieutenant of the One Hundred and Twenty-first United States Colored Infantry, under Col. A. Porter. He served to the close of the war, being discharged in November. 1865. He was married, in 1858, to Sarah E.. daughter of William Hanna. a native of Ohio. To this union were born the following-named children: Josephine (wife of William Keepers, a marble-cutter in Uhrichsville). James M. T. (news dealer), Jessie, Omi and Clyde. Mr. and Mrs. Lukens are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which the former has served in the capacity of Class Leader, Trustee, Treasurer and Sabbath School Superintendent. In politics, he is a Republican. He has served as Mayor of Leesville and Deersville for one term each.

JOHN W. LYTLE, a prominent farmer on Section 80, Mill Township, P. O. Uhricbsville, was born in Washington County, Penn., October 17, 1822. His parents, Andrew and Margaret (Petterson) Lytle, were natives of Ireland, the former born in County Donegal, the latter in County Down. They emigrated to America in 1812. Andrew Lytle was within two or three days of landing, when he was impressed on a British man of war, and made serve as a ma rine for ten months. He then remained in Ireland for three years, when he started a second time for this country, which he finally reached in safety, and settled in New Jersey. He was a shoe-maker by trade. From New Jersey, he proceeded on foot to Pennsylvania, where he married in 1820. He lived there until the spring of 1823, removing the family to Ohio, and settling in Mill Township, and remaining in the vicinity until 1871, when they removed to New Philadelphia and remained there until his and his wife's decease in 1874. They raised a family of sit boys and one girl, viz.: John W., our subject; William L., who died in 1862, a soldier in the Thirty-sixth Iowa Volunteer Infantry; David P., farmer: Robert J., who went West to the Indian Territory, and has never since been heard of; Andrew J. and Joseph B., prominent proprietors of marble-works in New Philadelphia; and Mary, widow of Jacob Shilling, a merchant of New Philadelphia, where she resides. Our subject received his education in the common schools of his adopted county; also attended, for one term, New Hagerstown Academy, and became a teacher in early life. For five years, he was a merchant in Union Township. He was elected Sheriff in 1855, serving four years and two months. Mr. Lytle has been twice married. His first wife was Mary Anne Creger, who bore him a family of seven children, five living, viz. : L. R., engineer on the Pan Hall_ dle Railroad; Mary A., wife of Stephen Gatchell, farmer of this township; Cora, wife of George W. Dutton, carpenter: Rubama and Anna. Mrs. Ly-

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tle died in March. 1860. For his second wife, our subject married Lydia Starker. in 186`?. and has had three children added to his family - Loren A.. John W. and Margaret. Our subject is the owner of a valuable farm, consisting of 140 acres on Section 30, hill Township. where he is residing. He is a member of the I. O. O. F.: was two terns Justice of the Peace, and Township Clerk three terms, in Union Township, and also one term Justice of the Peace in Mill Township.

F. W. M'CAULEY, physician and surgeon, office and residence on Third street, Uhrichsville. Ohio. was born in Washington County, Penn., March 11, 1822. His father. Hugh M'Cauley, was born in Ireland in 1795; was brought when a child to America, and served in the war of 1812. Our subject's mother's maiden name was Patience Cooney. She was born in 1794 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The subject of this sketch obtained his schooling in the subscription schools of Pennsylvania; then attended the Frankfort Springs Schools in Beaver County. Penn.. and afterward entered Morrison College at Lexington. Ky., graduating in 1840 with degree of A. M. He then took up the study of medicine as his chosen profession, and commenced in the office of Dr. James Robertson, at Hanoverton, Ohio, where be remained for two years, and then attended Transylvania Medical University of Lexington, Ky.. and graduated in 1844. He began his practice in Uhrichsville, and soon stood at the head of his profession, and now has a well-established practice. He was one of the organizers of the Tuscarawas County Medical Association. and frequently attends the State, Medical Association. He has alwas practiced in L Uhrichsville, with the exception of three years given to the service of his country, and one year spent at his native home. During the late civil war, on the organization of the Ninety-eighth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, he was elected Quartermaster, and served with that regiment for three years: was with Sherman on his march to the sea, and acted as Assistant Surgeon wherever the regiment was engaged, thereby gaining in formation which eminently qualified him for the practice of surgery. At the close of the war, he came to Uhrichsville, and resumed the practice of medicine. He was married, in 1860, to Anna E., daughter of Alfred and Sarah (Hagie) Lister. Her parents were among the pioneers of this county, and are both living. Her father was born in 1804. Our subject has had a family of three children, viz.: Anna P., wife of T. E. Edson, train dispatcher in Den. nison, for the Pan Handle Railroad; Frank L., at school, and Alfred Rolland. Mrs. M'Cauley is a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church. The Doctor was formerly a Whig, but is now n Republican, and has been from the organization of that party. He has served as Councilman of Uhrichsville, and is a member of the School Board. He took an active part in the building of the new schoolhouse. He is a member of the I. O. O. F.; has been through all the chairs, both in the encampment, and subordinate lodge, and is Past Chief Patriarch.

WILLIAM McCAULEY, farmer and stock-raiser, P. O. Station Fifteen, Harrison Co., Ohio, was born in County Tyrone, Ireland, August 12, 1830. His parents were John and Elizabeth (Smith) McCauley, also natives of Ireland. They emigrated to America when our subject was a small child, and settled in Monroe Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, where the father farmed during the remainder of his life. Our subject was reared on a farm, and has made farming his occupation. His education was limited to the common schools in Monroe Township. For many years he has been an extensive dealer in live stock, making horses a specialty, buying and selling. He has a fine farm of 300 acres of good land, which bas the neat and tidy appearance that at once pronounces it the property of a thrifty owner. He was united in marriage in

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1851 with Susan McMillian. She was horn in Harrison County, Ohio, and her parents were natives of Ireland. Mr. and Mrs, McCauley have had the following named children: John R., a farmer; Jane, deceased; Mary E., Howard. Martha Ann, Elmore Elsworth, Amanda and Idella. Mr. McCauley and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he has been Trustee. He has served as School Director for eleven years. He is a Master Mason. In 1861, during the civil war, he was drafted. but hired a substitute for $1,100. As a farmer, he, has been very successful. He went into debt for his first eighty acres, to which he has since added, and is now the owner of one of the finest farm, in Harrison County.

ALEXANDER McCULLOUGH, farmer and stock-raiser, P. O. Uhrichsville, was born May 12, 1816, in Virginia, and is a son of Alexander and Jane (Leslie) McCullough, natives of Ireland and Ohio respectively. The latter was also of Irish descent, and a daughter of Charles Leslie, a soldier of the war of 1812. Our subject's father followed farming through life, and came to Ohio in 1820, settling in Jefferson County, where he raised a family of nine children, of whom Alexander is the fourth. Our subject came. in 1850, to Mill Township, where he has since resided. and has always been eugaged in farming. His education was secured at the common schools of Jefferson County. He at one time owned 203 acres of land in this township, oarned by his own unaided exertions. In 1841, he was married to Drusilla, daughter of Joseph Thompson, which union resulted in two children-Susanna, wife of John Nevin, a machinist in Uhrichsville; and Elizabeth J., wife of Andrew Underwood, a farmer in this township. Mrs. McCullough died in 1849. In 1850, our subject formed a second union, marrying Catherine, daughter of Peter Kriger, of German descent. The five children born to this union are Mary Ann, wife of George Koonce, a carpenter in Dennison, Ohio; Eleanor, David, Ida and another. Mr. and Mrs. McCullough are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which the former has been a Class Leader and Trustee. In politics, he is a Republican, and has served Mill Township for five years as Trustee.

DR. S. L. McCURDY, physician, Dennison, was born in Bowerston, Harrison County, Ohio, July 15, 1859. He is a son of Peter and Mary Ann (Bowers) McCurdy, natives of Ohio. The village of Bowerston took its name from the latter's grandfather. Peter McCurdy was formerly a farmer, but is now working in the Dennison railroad shops. Our subject was reared on a farm until he was eleven years of age. He received his education in the Dennison Schools. and in 1877 commenced the study of medicine with T. H. Wilson, of Dennison. He afterward studied with Dr. J. F. Baldwin, in Columbus, Ohio, graduating and receiving his diploma in 1851. He was the youngest of a class of sixty-one students. He practiced in Uhrichsville for eight months, then a short time in Lorain, coming in 1882 to Dennison, opening his office on Grant street, where he is still residing. He has a splendid practice for a young practitioner. He is the surgeon of the Cleveland. Lorain & Wheeling Railroad Company, and also for the Pittsburgh, Cincinnati & St. Louis Railroad Company. He is a member and Trustee of the Presbyterian Church.

ARCHIBALD McKEE (deceased) was horn near Cadiz, Harrison Co., Ohio, February 22, 1809, and died in this township in 1863. He was a son of Robert and Rachel (Wells) McKee, both of whom were natives of Maryland and of Scotch ancestry. Robert McKee was a farmer. and came to Mill Township in 1837. The subject of this sketch was married in 1837 to Hester. daughter of Hugh and Catherine (Graham) Strong. Her parents were natives of this State and were of Irish parentage. Mr. and Mrs. McKee had a family of eight children, all but two living, viz.. James, born April 8, 1838, a soldier in the late war, member of the Fifty-first Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Company A.

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and who died is Andersonville Prison. having been captured at Chattanooga, and first confined in Libby Prison; Robert, also of the Fifty-first Regiment, serving for three years; John, who resides with his mother. and works at the Dennison shops; George, chief clerk in the Nickel Pailroad office at Cleveland, Ohio; Leonidas, an engineer at Chicago, Ill.; Rachel (deceased), wife of Joseph I. McCullough, of New Philadelphia; Archibald, a lawyer in Kan sas City, Mo.; and Thomas F., a medical student in the office of Homersfield Groves. Mrs. McKee is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, to which her husband also belonged, and was Trustee for a number of years. He was a farmer by occupation, and at one time owned 340 acres of land. He visited his sons in the army, took cold and died two weeks after his return home. His son George was in the hundred-day service. The war broke up the family. Mr. McKee encouraged his sons to go. He was a quiet, unassuming man, greatly esteemed by his friends. He was a Republican in politics.

JAMES J. MAZURIE, manufacturer, Uhrichsville, is the senior member of the firm of J. J. & F. A. Mazurie, manufacturers of tile, brick and piping. He was born in Pittsburgh, Penn., April 3, 1857, and is a son of James A. and Margaret (McGinnis) Mazurie, the former of whom was a manufacturer and dealer of tobacco in Pittsburgh for over forty years. He also carried on other speculations, and was the most successful business man of that city. He died in 1872, leaving an estate valued at $300,000. He was twice married, and had one child by the first union, and five by the second, our subject being the oldest by the last marriage. Mr. Mazurie, Sr., owned and carried on for several years the planing mill now owned by Everetts & Thompson. James J. was raised in Pittsburgh, attending several boarding schools, and for a year and a half a school in Canada. He chose the profession of an architect; in which he became very proficient, working at it for three years; he worked on the draft of the Exchange Building in Detroit, Mich., also on the Crawford House, Windsor, Canada, doing most of the work on the last building. In 1874, he came to Uhrichsville, where his father owned the planing mills, and was married in 1881 to Christibell B. Hoover, born in Delaware County, Ohio, and a daughter of Isaac 1\I. Hoover. In politics, Mr. Mazurie is a Republican. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church, taking great interest in the same.

FRANK A. MAZURIE, manufacturer, Uhrichsville, was born in Pittsburgh, Penn., October 14, 1859, and is a son of J. A. and Margaret (McGinnis) Mazurie, natives of Pennsylvania, and of Irish and French descent. The former was a wealthy and influential business man, and succeeded in accumulating a handsome fortune. He died in 1873. Frank received his education at Thiel College, and only lacked two months of graduating when he was called away from school. He has since been doing business for himself, and is the junior member of the firm of J. J. & F. A. Mazurie, manufacturers of brick, tile and piping, near Uhrichsville. Our subject was united in marriage in 1882 with Cora Z., a daughter of D. J. Thompson, a sketch of whom will be found elsewhere in this work. Mr. and Mrs. Mazurie are members of the Presbyterian Church.

WILLIAM MOORE, retired blacksmith, P. O. Uhrichsville, was born in Wells Township, Bradford County, Penn., October 16, 1806, and is a son of John and Debora (Brown) Moore, natives of New Jersey and New York respectively. The former was of Dutch, and the latter of English descent. John Moore was a cloth dresser, and worked at that business most of his lifetime. William was the second of a family of eight children. His parents moved from New York to Virginia in 1815. William was put out to loam the blacksmith's trade when he was eleven years old, and in 1837 came to Tusca rawas County, Ohio. His schooling was obtained in the district schools, in

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which he was a diligent pupil. He taught schools in the winter, and worked at his trade in the summer. He worked for six summers at Wheeling, and twenty-two years of his life were passed in this work. His first school was taught in the woods, where the town of West Uhrichsville now stands. He also taught one term in this township, where he had ninety-eight pupils. Mr. r. Moore says nothing in his life has given him more pleasure than having been able to teach a little girl to read, who. all her life. had been deprived of the power of speech. She has now grown up, and is one of Mr. Moore's neighbors. Mr. Moore has been a great reader. He was considered a genius and a first-class mechanic; often did jobs that other blacksmiths had Given up. He owns eighty acres of land in Mill Township. He was married, in 1835. to Anna Bella, daughter of John and Mary Jane (Holmes) McClure. Her father was of Irish, and her mother of Dutch descent. They have raised five children, their names as follows: Ella Annabella, wife of T. E. Evans. coal-miner: Elizabeth Victoria, wife of Hiram Staneart, farmer: Marion S.. wife of James Henry, farmer; Loretta L.. wife of Thomas Henry of Uhrichsville, and Willemma, wife of George Lytle, farmer. Mr. and Mrs. Moore are members of the Disciple Church. Mr. Moore is not a strict party roan. He votes for the man and not for the office. Ha has been a powerful man, both physically and mentally, but his health is now fast declining. He calculates to live until 1886, and then will "shuffle off this mortal coil." He bases this event on a dream, in which he and his wife fully y believe. She expects him to die at the very time he dreamed of. He also dreamt of the precise time of his mother's death, although be was away from home and did not know at the time that she was sick.

THOMAS MOORE, farmer. P. O. Uhrichsville. was born in Washington County, Penn., December 27, 1814. His parents were John and Nancy (Sloop) Moore. natives of Pennsylvania, the latter of Dutch descent. John Moore was in the war of 1812, going as a substitute. In early life, he was a river man, and made nine trips to New Orleans before steamboats were introduced. In later life, he was a farmer, and in 1828 removed from Pennsylvania to Mill Township (then known as Dorman Township), this county. He raised a family of seven children-James, deceased. who. with his family emigrated to Iowa, about 1865; Anna. residing with our subject; Thomas. our subject; John; Joseph, who enlisted during the late war, and died in hospital; Margaret, widow of David Guthrie. and residing in Iowa: and Aaron, who was married, and raised a family; died in Nebraska. Our subject was reared on a farm; received instruction in the rudimentary branches at the common schools, and chose carpentering for his trade, serving an apprenticeship of two years. He subsequently worked on a farm in Pennsylvania; for three years near Bellaire, Belmont County, Ohio; then came to this county in April, 1841, and was married in 1842 to Catherine. She is the daughter of George and Joanna (Price) Welch, who were born in Jefferson County. Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Moore are the parents of six children, two boys and four girls-Margaret Ann. wife of Ales Davis, a farmer in this township: Sarah Jane, at home; Joanna; Nancy Ellen, wife of Johnson Scott, farmer in Nebraska; John W., at home, farmer; and George Patterson, attending school. Mr. and Mrs. Moore are connected with the Presbyterian Church, of which the former has been Deacon for about twenty-five years, also Trustee, and was a member of the building committee on the erection of that. church. He has been Township Trustee for three years in Mill Township; member of the Board of Education during that time, and was a delegate to the County Convention, As a farmer be has been successful, and owns 230 acres of land.

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F. W. MOORE, plasterer and contractor, Uhrichsville, was born near Salem, Columbiana County, Ohio, September 30, 1849. His parents, S. R. and Elizabeth (Cameron) Moore, were also natives of Ohio; the former was - reared to the Quaker faith. Our subject was educated at the graded schools of Hanoverton, Ohio, and learned the trade of his father, that of plastering; then went to Mansfield, where he completed his apprenticeship. He subsequently, in 1871, came to Uhrichsville, where he has since remained, working as plasterer and contractor. He owns three houses and five town lots. In 1872, he was married to Clara J., daughter of Theodore A. Packer, of Uhrichsville. His wife is an affable and intelligent lady, and he attributes his success to her prudent management, as well as to his own strict attention to business. To Mr. and Mrs. Moore have been born a family of three children -James P., Arthur Cameron and Alvin Greenlee. Our subject and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics, be is a Republican. He is a member of the Town Council of Uhrichsville; is also a member of the I. O. O. F.

D. F. NARNEY, farmer, P. O. Uhrichsville, was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, August 16, 1845, and is a son of Dennis and Isabel (Orange) Narney. His parents were natives of Pennsylvania and came to this State at an early day: his father was a farmer by occupation. Our subject, was raised on a farm and educated at the common schools. He followed mining for three years, and in 1867 was married to Miss Anna, daughter of Frederick and Catherine (Interline) Bitter, who are of German descent. To this union there have been born three children--MarciIla, Mary and Jessie. Mr. and Mrs. Narney are members of the Christian Union Church. During the war, he enlisted in the One Hundred and Sixty-first Ohio National Guards, Company C, serving until 1864; re-enlisting in 1865, he served seven months. In politics, he is a Republican. He owns a neat and substantial residence situated one mile east of Uhrichsville, awl financially has been very successful.

THOMAS O'BRIEN, foreman of the ear shops for the Pan Handle Railroad Company in Dennison, Ohio, was born December 23. 1846, and is a son of John O'Brien. His parents emigrated to America when Thomas was a child, and settled in Virginia. Our subject received a common school educa tion in Virginia and Ohio. Early in life, he commenced to work on the rail. road. Shortly afterward he began boating on the Ohio River. He was Captain of a boat eight years. He worked two years for the P., C. & St. L. Railroad Company, as brakeman of the wreck train. He finally came to Dennison, where he has since been in the employ of the Pan Handle Railroad Company. In September, 1882, he was appointed to his present position, foreman of the car shops. He was married, in 1868, to Miss Mary Ann Hart; she is of Irish descent, but born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. O'Brien are members of the Roman Catholic Church, of which he has been Trustee. In politics, he is a Democrat. He has been a member of the Town Council of Dennison for four years. he is a man of few words, quick to see what he wants, and rapid in forming his conclusions. He is highly respected by the employes in his department.

THOMAS O'DONNELL, a prominent farmer on Section 36 Mill Township, P. O. Uhrichsville, was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, September 12, 1813; his parents were Conrad and Elizabeth (Burroway) O'Donnell, the former a farmer and native of Ireland, who emigrated to America when but four years old, the latter a native of Maryland, and of German descent. They came from Pennsylvania to this county in 1801. Thomas O'Donnell received his education partially at the subscription schools of his native county, and farther improved by his own endeavors at home. His father died when

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he was but nine years of age, thus throwing him upon his own resources, and he had to work his way as best he could. He left home and worked for a farmer three years; then for three years on the Ohio Canal. He then went to Farming and clearing land, working by the month, which occupation he followed for three years more. After this he rented land and worked it for twelve years, when he was enabled to purchase land for himself. He finally bought on Section 35, Mill Township, and has now a valuable farm of 387 acres. Our subject was married, in 1835, to Sarah C., a daughter of John and Mary (Rhodes) Holler, and is a native of Pennsylvania, of German and English descent. The children born to this union are Clarissa L., wife of Ales Moore; John H., a successful farmer at present, formerly a school teacher and a soldier in the late rebellion, Mary J., wife of William Elvin, deceased; Rosannab L., wife of Aaron Warfel, James T., a prominent lawyer of New Philadelphia; and Ophelia M., wife of E. B. Dutton. Mr. O'Donnell is a stanch Republican. He has served in the capacity of Trustee of Mill Township.

SAMUEL O'DONNELL (deceased) was born in Mill Township December l, 1818 (for parentage see sketch of Thomas O'Donnell). He was for years a prominent business man of Uhrichsville, and owned the bank in that town. He also kept a store and dealt extensively in wheat. His education was limited to the common schools in Mill Township. His father dying when Samuel was a small boy, the latter lived with his brother and worked at. the brick trade for some time. He then came to Uhrichsville, and clerked for John Welch, Sr., and gradually worked up in the business; was in partnership with John Bukey, and afterward with a Mr. Forbes. He was a successful man of business. and at the time of his death owned nearly 500 acres of well-improved land, besides his interest in the store. He was married, June 3, 1841, to Jane G. Forbes. She is a native of Pennsylvania, born September 27, 1818, and is a daughter of John Forbes (deceased). Her parents were of Irish de scent, and were early settlers of this county. This union was blessed with five children-J. Horace, a prominent stock-dealer and resident of Uhrichsville, where he was born in 1842; James F., born in 1843; Mary E., wife of a Mr. Johnston, a banker in Uhriehsville; Susan E., wife of William Scott; and Sarah E., wife of James Danniels, a stock-dealer of Mount Vernon, Ohio. J. Horace and James F. are partners in farming and stock-dealing; own 400 acres of choice land, and usually keep 300 head of fine sheep and 90 head of cattle. Mrs. O'Donnell is a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. O'Donnell was a Republican in politics. He died in 1864, lamented by all who knew him.

THEODORE A. PACKER, proprietor of vineyard, Uhrichsville. The subject of this sketch, prominent among the early settlers of Uhriehsville, was born in New Jersey July 29, 1824, He is a son of John and Martha (John son) Packer, also natives of New Jersey, the former of Scotch, the latter of English extraction. John Packer was a cooper by trade, .and moved to Carroll County, Ohio, in 1832. Our subject was the youngest of a family of seven children, four boys and three girls. In early life, he taught school and worked at carpentering. He came to this county in 1855, and has been twice married. His first wife was Eliza A. Cahill, who died in 1879. She was a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and left two children - Clara J.. wife of F. W. Moore, of Uhriehsville, and Emma O., wife of Charles Greenlee. a merchant of Uhrichsville. For his second wife Mr. Packer married, in 1880, Mary, daughter of Charles and Sophia (Ohla) Southerland, the latter a native of Germany. The former was a merchant in Illinois: and being worth considerable money, was murdered in Illinois in 1876. Mrs, Packer had two brothers

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in the army during the late rebellion-William was Lieutenant in the Thirty-sixth Illinois Infantry, and afterward promoted to Quartermaster in the same regiment. Mr. and Mrs. Packer are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which the former has been Class Leader in Uhrichsville for about twenty years. He has been successful in business; owns eight and a half acres of land within the corporation of Uhrichsville. on which a coal bank and stone quarry are found, both in active operation. He owns also a vineyard and several pieces of property in Uhrichsville. He laid out one of the additions called the Packer & Cahill Addition to Uhrichsville, and has greatly assisted in building up that town. His vineyard is one of the finest found anywhere; has a fine assortment of vines, producing the choicest grapes brought in the markets of Dennison and Uhrichsville. He is a strictly temperance man, and has never manufactured wine; has been a consistent advocate of the temperance reformation under all its various phases, when it was popular and unpopular, and has practically carried out the principles of total abstinence. Mr. Packer has a deservedly high reputation in this community, where he has lived all his life During the late civil war, he was a member of the One Hundred and Sixty-first Ohio National Guards, and was Second Duty-Sergeant. In politics, he is a Republican.

E. A. PARRISH, farmer, real estate dealer and insurance agent, P. O. Uhrichsville, was born in Chestertown, Md., December 20, 1824. He is a son of James B. and Elizabeth (Rice) Parrish. His parents were of English descent, his father a native of Maryland, his mother of Wilmington, Del. They came to Ohio in 1841 and settled in Dover, where the father engaged in the manufacture of boots and shoes. Capt. Parrish received his education and grew to manhood in the State of Delaware. He learned the tanner's trade, and came to Uhrichsville in 1847, purchasing the tannery in this place, and continued the business till 1857, when he went into a flouring mill as clerk for J. & B. Uhrich, until 1861, when he enlisted during the late war in the Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company E. He was appointed First Lieutenant on the organization of the company, and served one year. He was then sent home as recruiting officer, but resigned before returning, and re-enlisted in the Ninety-eighth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry; was elected Captain, going into camp at Mingo, Ohio, and was in the battle of Perryville, losing twenty-eight men from his company. He served till June, 1864, when he was discharged on account of disability, the effects of a severe sunstroke. For several years he was unable to work. He. finally went into the insurance business, and represents the Phoenix and the Glens Falls of New York, both fine insurance companies; he is also real estate agent. He superintends his farm of eighty-five acres, most of which is inside the corporation of Uhrichsville: is owner of a neat and substantial residence, a view of which may be seen on page 41, in the historical atlas of Tuscarawas County, Ohio. He is a Republican in politics. Our subject was Mayor of Uhrichsville in 1875; ran for Legislature soon after the war, but could only carry the vote of his own party, and therefore was defeated. Capt. Parrish is a man who speaks his opinion freely on all subjects. He was united in marriage with Miss Mary Uhrich October 31, 1848. a daughter of Michael Uhrich, to whom belongs the honor of having laid out the town of Uhrichsville and after whom it took its name. He came from Pennsylvania to this town in 1804, and entered 1,500 acres of land. He was a man of great energy of character, admirably adapted to be a pioneer. Mr. and Mrs. Parrish have been blessed with five children-James H., married. a resident of Upper Sandusky, is engaged in the dairy business; Urice M., wife of John Hess, dealer in agricultural implements and coal in Iowa; Edward R., expressman on the railroad; William H., ticket and express

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agent on the Pan Handle Railroad; and Ada B., a teacher in the graded school in Uhrichsville. Mrs. Parrish is a member of the Presbyterian Church. The Captain is a Knight Templar.

J. R. PARRISH, blacksmith, Tracy, was born in Washington Township, this county, December 14, 1845. He is a son of Elijah and Margaret (McCoy) Parrish, the former a native of Ohio and of English lineage. and the latter born in Baltimore, Md., and of Irish descent. The former was a blacksmith by trade, and came to this county when a young man. Our subject learned the trade of his father, and has followed it ever since. His education was limited to the common schools in Rush Township. He was married in 1871, to Sarah, daughter of Franklin Furbey, of Irish descent. This union has been blessed with a family of six children-Eldorado, Emerson, Dora, Maud. Oma and an infant. In politics, Mr. Parrish is a Republican. In business, he has been successful; owns his shop and a neat substantial residence. During the rebellion, he enlisted, in 1864, in the One Hundred and Sixty-frst Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served until 1865.

J. PEARCH, carpenter and contractor, Uhrichsville, was horn in Carroll County, Ohio, March 26, 1835, and is a son of John and Elizabeth (Barrick) Pearch. His father is a native of Pennsylvania, and emigrated to Ohio in 1814, when he was about eleven years old. He embarked in the manufacture of chairs, and was a wheelwright by trade. On settling in Ohio. he farmed and operated a mill, and still owns a mill at Sherodsville, near Leesburg. Ohio. He was twice married, and had eight children by each wife, eleven still living; his wives were sisters. The subject of this sketch is the sixth child by the first marriage; he spent his youth on a farm, attended for twelve months the district schools, and was soon able to teach; he was a natural mathematician, and stood high in all the other branches; he afterward commenced to work at the stone cutter's and cooper's trade; he came to Dennison, Ohio, in 1864 (removing his family there the following year), when he commenced to work at the carpenter's trade. Being a natural mechanic, and a skillful workman he commanded good wages, although he had never served an apprenticeship. Soon after commencing to work in the Dennison shops. he assisted in building the Dennison railroad shops, where he worked for ten years. He then engaged as carpenter and contractor, which business he still follows. and has met with good success. He was a member of the Dennison Coal Mining Company, and took a prominent part in its advancement, being manager while connected with it. He was married, March 22, 1860, to Eliza Palmer. She was a native of Harrison County, Ohio, and a daughter of Nicholas Palmer, a prominent farmer. By this union. there have been six children-Manillia Maybelle, a school teacher; Ortho Ollo, Lecta Lulu, Ella Elvira, Cecilia Celestine and Verna Valeria. Mr. Pearch is a Republican in politics. He owns twelve town lots in Uhricbsville, and the farm on which he resides. During the late war, in 1862, he enlisted in Company K, One Hundred and Tenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry; served fiften months. and was honorably discharged December 24, 1864. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity.

NATHANIEL PITTENGER, farmer. P. O. Dennison, was born in Harrison County. Ohio, December 10, 1818. He is a son of Abraham and Susanna (Osborn) Pittenger, both natives of New Jersey, the former a Yankee, the latter of Dutch descent. Abraham Pittenger was a farmer all his life, and came to this State in the latter part of 1700, settling in Harrison County. Our subject came to this county in 1871; he received a limited education in a log schoolhouse. In 1841, he was united in marriage with Maria, daughter of William Atkison. Her parents were natives of Pennsylvania. The two children who have blessed this union are William A.. editor of the Dennison Para-

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graph, and Susanna, wife of John Philps, a resident of California. Our subject is the owner of a house and lot in Dennison, also one in Uhrichsville; he was a Justice of the Peace for two years, while a resident of Greene Township, Harrison County, and was also School Director. Mr. and Mrs. Pittenger are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which the former has held most of the offices. In Harrison County be was Superintendent, for about ten years, of a Sabbath school. In politics, he is a Republican.

WILLIAM A. PITTENGER, editor of the Dennison Paragraph, Dennison, is the only son of Nathaniel and Maria Pittenger, and was born August 19, 1842, in Rumley Township, Harrison County, Ohio. His father is a farmer. and William's early life was spent upon the farm, amid the dewy fields, of which he learned, not by imitation but by application, the sublime mysteries of husbandry. He early developed a love of knowledge, and during the winters of his stay upon the farm was sent to the district school, where he threaded all the classes, and his boyish thirst for an education being not yet satiated he was sent to the Hopedale Normal School, and subsequently to Mt. Union College, his stay in those institutions rounding up the period of his collegiate education. At the age of nineteen, he embarked in his chosen occupation, by entering the office of the Cadiz Republican as an apprentice to the printing trade, and subsequently became foreman and assistant editor of that journal. The breaking-out of the rebellion, about this time, fired his patriotism, and he enlisted as a private in Company C, Ninety-eighth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served his country faithfully, until honorably discharged, about the close of the war. Returning home, he located in Tuscarawas County, and in connection with J. L. McIlvaine; Esq., entered upon the editorship and management of the Tuscarawas Advocate, the first paper established in the county. where he remained a partner until December, 1868. when he purchased the Tuscarawas Chronicle, then published in New Philadelphia, and moved it to Uhrichsville and Dennison, and conducted it until December, 1876, when the paper changed hands, and he retired from the editor's chair which he had ably filled for eight years. From 1877 to May, 1879, Mr. Pittenger resided at Washington City, where he held a position in the Government printing office, resigning which he spent about six months as foreman of a newspaper in Idaho Territory, but returned to Dennison in the fall, and on December 13, 1879, founded and established the Dennison Paragraph. This independent local paper was liberally patronized from the start, and has been quite a business success. He is its present editor and business manager. Mr. Pittenger was married, September 13, 1866, to Hiss Anna E. Getzman, youngest daughter of Philip Getzman, Esq., of New Philadelphia, Ohio. The union has been a very happy one, and has been blessed with three children-Frank G., born July 25, 1867: Herbert Rov, born January 10, 1815; and Nellie Louise, born July 26, 1876. Mrs. Pittenger, who is a well-educated and intelligent lady, assists her husband in the editorial work of the Paragraph. Mr. Pittenger is in the prime of life, and possesses a sound mind in a sound body. As a citizen, he is straightforward, public-spirited and progressive. He was a member, and for some time President of the first Board of Education organ ized in Dennison. In politics, he is a conservative Republican: in religion a Presbyterian, being a Ruling Elder in the church of his choice. As a newspaper writer, he is second to none in the county, his compositions being stately, elegant and dignified.

PROF. W. H. RAY, Principal of Uhrichsville Schools, was born in Harrison County, June 13, 1840, and is a son of William and Jane (Hanna) Ray, natives of Ohio. and both of Scotch and Irish descent. His father wisely chose the occupation of a farmer. Our subject was born on a farm, receiv-

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ing a common school education in Harrison and Jefferson Counties, and attended the academy at New Hagerstown. Carroll Co., Ohio. At the age of nineteen, he taught school, and during the civil war enlisted, August, 1862, in the Fifty-second Ohio Volunteer Infantry, in Company D, and served till the close of the war. After serving six months, he was appointed Corporal. and subsequently Fifth Sergeant. He was sent home, with seven others, as recuiting officer, December, 1863, and was the only one who succeeded in rais ing thirty men. He was afterward promoted to First Lieutenant, January, 1865. The war being over, he taught school one term of five months, in Tuscarawas, and then went to Waynesburg, Stark Co., Ohio in 1867, and for six years, was Superintendent of school. He was one of the county examiners for one ,year. From here he went to Massillon. Ohio, where he taught for three years, and in September, 1817, came to Uhrichsville, where he has since remained. When he first came here, the yearly enrollment was about 611 .pupils, and there are 820 at present. He received the degree of A. M., December, 1881, and also holds a State certificate. Prof. Ray was married August 8, 1867, to Fannie, daughter of William L. and Mary B. (Morrison) Robb, of Irish descent. Mr. and Mrs. Ray have two children - Morrison and Gertrude. Our subject and wife are members of the Presbyte rian Church, of which he has served in the capacity of Elder for several years: he also takes active interest in the Sabbath schools wherever he may be located, and is Superintendent of the Sabbath school in Uhrichsville at present. Prof. Ray is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. He is possessed of great activity, has a sound discriminating judgment, and great firmness of character and shrewd business tact.

JOHN REED (deceased) was born in County Donegal. Ireland, in 1809. and died in 1870. His wife's maiden name was Mary Ann Lytle. She was born in County Tyrone, Ireland. and died May 11, 1883, at the age of seventy-six years. Our subject came to Tuscarawas ComAy in 1850; settled in Mill Township and engaged in farming. His family consisted of three children, of whom William, the only son, went to California. about thirty years ago, married, and is now a wealthy merchant there; Sarah J. and Margaret live on the farm left them by their father. This farm consists of 125 acres of well-improved land, cleared by the late Mr. Reed, and now carried on by his daughter Margaret, who has done, considerable farm work. She hires all the help, and manages the business part of the farm, while her sister attends to the household affairs. The former has bought and paid for forty acres of land, and has acquitted herself creditably as a woman of business. The late Mr. and Mrs. Reed were consistent, members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and their daughter, Sarah J., of the Disciple Church. In politics, Mr. Reed was a Republican.

ISAAC E. ROMIG, soap manufacturer, Uhrichsville, was born in Warwick Township, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, May 21, 1839. He is a son of Jonathan and Mary Ann (Knisely) Romig. The former was a native of this township, and followed farming for an occupation. He died in 1881. He had been twice married, and raised eleven children-nine by his first wife, our subject being the third in that family. He was reared in Warwick Township till twenty-three years of age, when he entered farming life, which he followed for several years; was afterward in the butcher trade, in partnership with Joseph Uhrich. He also dealt in stock, and remained in this business for three years. He then bought the. Valley Soap Works of W. A, Bovey, now a prominent. citizen of Dennison, Ohio. Mr. Romig has since continued in this business, meeting with good success. In 1862, he was married to Rosanna C.. daughter of Joseph Walton, of English descent. The latter was a

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prominent citizen and Clerk of the courts in New Philadelphia. This union has been blessed with a family of seven children, viz.: Laura, a school teacher: James R., who was accidentally shot in 1879: Edward J.. at home, a clerk in Uhrichsville; Ella, Ernrnet L., Harry L. and Florence E. Mr. Romig's wife and oldest (laughter are members of the Moravian Church, of which Mr. Romig is Elder and Trustee. When the church was erected, he was on the building committee.

I. RUMBAUGH, passenger engineer on the Pan Handle Railroad, Dennison. was born in Indiana County, Penu., December 18, 1839, and is a son of john and Elizabeth (Ashbaugh) Rumbaugh, natives of Pennsylvania, and of German descent. The former was a farmer, and also worked on a canal in Pennsylvania. Our subject received a common school education, mostly in Armstrong County, Penn., and began railroading. On March .17, 1803, he commenced as a brakeman on the Pennsylvania Railroad, where he continued about two years. He was promoted as freight train conductor on the same road (at that time it was the custom to commence down at the lowest position and work up. which our subject did). He fired for two years, and leaving the road came to work on the Pan Handle Railroad, in the same position. For eight months he worked on the Pan Handle Railroad, and here met with a sad accident, being obliged to have his foot amputated. From the year 1868 to 1874, he ran an engine for a freiglnt train, but in the latter year he was promoted to a passenger train, Engine No. 55. He was united in marriage with Catherine, daughter of Jacob Hoover, and a native of Pennsylvania, of German descent. This marriage took place in the year 1803. To this union two children have been born - Lizzie R. and Alwilda. Mr. and Mrs. Rumbaugh are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics, the former is a Republican. He is a member of I. O. O. F. Lodge, No. 389. Our subject has been financially successful; is the owner of Ono of the finest residences in Dennison, as well as other property, and has resided here since July, 1875.

MARTIN C. SAUERS, foreman of the paint, shops of the Pall Handle Railroad Company, Uhrichsville. Ohio, was horn in Buffalo, N. Y., August 23, 1835. He is a son of Randolph and Elizabeth (Dott) Sauers, natives of Bavaria, of German descent. The former was a stone-mason by trade, and carne to America, settling, in New York in 1827. Our subject received his education at the graded schools in Buffalo, N. Y., and chose the occupation of a carriage painter, which he followed from boy hood till 1860, when he enlisted in the Ninety-seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company I, and served three years. He was Fourth Sergeant, ho being the only member of that regiment who escaped without a wound. He had tifteen bullet holes in his army blanket. At the close of the war, he returned to Coshocton, and worked at his trade for one year. He came to Dennison in 1867, and began to work in the Pan Handle Railroad shops. In 1870, he was appointed foreman of the paint shops. He was married, in 1856. to Mary M. Wales: a native of Ohio, and of Welsh and Dutch descent. The three children born to this anion are Elnora, Charles Edwin and Katherine. Mrs. Sauers is a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Sauers is a member of the I. O. O. F. Lodge. He is the owner of a neat and substantial residence in Uhrichsville.

JOHN F. SCARBOROUGH, proprietor of the Central Hotel. Uhrichsville. Ohio, was born in Cecil County, Md., August 1i), 1826, and is a son of Joseph and Rebecca Scarborough, natives of Pennsylvania, who emigrated to Maryland, where they remained until their death. Joseph was born June 13, 1794. and Rebecca, his wife, January 23, 1798. She departed this life November 5, 1829. After her death. Mr. Scarborough married, for his second wife. Sarah

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Smith, who survived him, and departed this life about five years ago. Joseph died April 30. 1848. He was the father of nine children, of whom seven are living. John F. Scarborough, our subject, followed carriage and wagon making until within the last few years. He was united in marriage. April 16, 1847. with Jane Fowler, born in Harrison County, Ohio, May 20, 1526, daughter of Benjamin and Jane Fowler. In 1863, our subject bought a farm in Harrison County, consisting of 160 acres, which he afterward sold and purchased in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, first in Union Township, consisting of 167 acres. which he sold, and bought 140 acres in Rush Township. This he sold in the spring of 1883. In December of 1882, he bought the Central Hotel in Uhrichsville, also other town property. He is now managing the hotel. where he and family reside. Thehotel is first-class and the largest in the city. He traveling public will do well to stop with him, for he and his family spare no pains in trying to make everything pleasant for their guests. Mr. Scarborough and wife are the parents of eight children. of whom only three survive -Mary J. (wife of Lewis B. Glass), Josiah S. and Einma B. (,wife of C. Rishforth). Mr. Scarborough and wife are members of the M. E. Church. and are among the leading families of Uhrichsville. Ohio.

JOHN D. SCOTT, blacksmith, Uhrichsville, was born in Franklin Township, Harrison County. Ohio, July 29, 1947, and is a son of Charles and Mar great (Dodge) Scott, the former a native of Ohio. the latter of Ireland, hoth of Irish descent. The former was a farmer by occupation. Our subject was reared on a farm until seventeen years of age, receiving his education in the district schools of Brownsville, Ohio. He commenced learning his trade in Deersville, Ohio, and, in 1868, came to Uhrichsville, where he con tinued his trade of blacksrnithing with Henrv Foster. He worked for the latter for four years; was nest in the employ of the Pan Handle Railroad Company in Dennison for one year and in 1862 bought a shop on First street, in Uhrichsville, Ohio. and now carries on a successful trade. He is a first. class workman; takes great pride in his business, and his shop is kept in better order than most blacksmith shops. He was married, in 1872. to Eva McCoy, who was born in Harrison County, Ohio, and is of Irish descent. To this union two children were born-Harry and Frank. Mr. Scott is a Republican in politics; is a member of the Masonic fraternity. He owns his shop and residence on First street, Uhrichsville, and is a useful citizen.

THOMAS SHIPTON is a wealthy, enterprising farmer and pioneer of Tuscarawas County, Ohio, and resides inside the corporation of Dennison. He was born in Pennsylvania November 27, 1810, and was brought to Ohio by his parents, William and Mary (Read) Shipton, in 1812. They were of Scotch and Irish descent. William Shipton was a blacksmith in early life, but after coming to Ohio followed farming. Thomas is the eldest of a family of six children, and received a limited education from the subscription schools held in log cabins He lived with his parents on the farm until nineteen years old. when he commenced to learn the trade of a millwright, and for fifteen years was employed in building and working on mills on the Ohio Canal. He was prudent with his earnings, and was soon able to invest in a farm. He was in the West from 1846 till 1850, working in the gold mines in California, working by the day during most of the time, and received $9 per day, out of which he paid $4 for his board. He returned to the States with $4,000 in gold. and wisely invested it in land, most of which he still owns, part of it lying inside the corporation of Dennison. The Dennison coal mines are on his land. and he receives a royalty on all coal taken out of these mines. He is the owner of 250 acres of valuable land, and considerable other real estate. He has been twice married. His first wife's maiden name was Alice Crosson. who

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died in 1840, after ore year of wedded life, leaving one child-William- who is married, and is a prominent farmer in Mill Township. Our subject was married again in 1854, to Nancy Warful, a daughter of Samuel Warful, a ho tel keeper at that time of Harrison County. Mrs. Shipton was born in Harrison County, and is of German descent. Two daughters have blessed this union-Ella and Caroline, both at home. Mrs. Shipton died in 1871. The family are all well respected, and are among the best citizens of Dennison. Mr. Shipton can look back on his life, and see but few changes he would make if he had to live it over again. The example of his life is well worthy of imitation by the rising generation.

W. A. SHIPTON, farmer and stock-raiser, P. O. Uhrichsville, was born in Coshocton County, Ohio, February 15, 1840, and is a son of Thomas and Alice (Crosson) Shipton. The former was a millwright and farmer, and an early settler of this county. When our subject was two years of age, his mother died, and he was put in the care of his grandfather, William Shipton, with whom he lived until fifteen years of age. He then came to Mill Township and lived with his father till of age. and then taught school for several terms with success. His education had been derived from the common school and Uhrichsville High School. He was married, in 1866, to Emma, daughter of Jacob and Margaret A. (Brisben) Huston. Her grandfather Huston was - one of the earliest settlers of this county, coming from Pennsylvania in 1800, when he built a log cabin and returned for his family. On coming back, he found his cabin had been burnt by the Indians. Mrs. Shipton's mother was born in 1810, and is still living. Mr. and Mrs. Shipton have two children Harry H. and Clyde. Our subject was brought up as a farmer, and has been engaged as such ever since. He now resides on a farm, where he has lived for seventeen years. The farm consists of 100 acres of good land, and is a first class stock farm. Much of his time is devoted to the raising of fine stork; has an average of 100 head of sheep, and makes a specialty of short-horned Durhams. Mr. Shipton is a member of the Presbyterian Church. In politics, he is a Republican.

LEOPOLD SHOHL, merchant, was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, August 30; 1851, and is a son of William and Minnie (Altshul) Shohl. His parents were natives of Germany, and emigrated to America in 1847, settling in Cincinnati, where the father was a merchant. Our subject received his education in the graded schools of Cincinnati, graduating in 1864, and then commenced clerking in a store at Dayton, Ohio. He afterward went to Nashville, Tenn., where he was clerk in a clothing store; was then, from 1874 to 1879, clerk in Kentucky, and, in 1879, he engaged in business in Defiance, Ohio, with a brother, and continued until 1882, when Leopold came to Uhrichsville and opened on Third street a "Mammoth Star One-Price Clothing House," where he carries a complete line of gents' furnishing goods. He has the largest stock of any store in Tuscarawas County, and is courteous and obliging to all. His long experience has well qualified him for this business. He is a man of fine address, fluent in conversation, and speaks in three languages. His frank, open way of carrying on trade commends itself to all. He buys direct from the manufacturer, which enables him to sell at low prices. In politics, Mr. Shohl votes for the man and not for the party.

ROBERT SMITH, dealer in groceries and provisions, glassware and queensware, on Third street, Uhrichsville, Tuscarawas Co., Ohio.

SAMUEL SMITH, farmer, P. O. Tracy, was born in Pennsylvania July 13, 1818. He is a son of William Smith, who was a soldier in the war of 1812, and a grandson of Peter Smith. His father was of Irish, and his mother of German descent. Her father's name was F. Kridler. William Smith was a

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farmer and calcimines. He came to Ohio in 1836, and settled in Mill Township, and had a family of fourteen children, of whom ten grew to maturity. He himself was the oldest of a family of twelve children, and his wife of a family of twelve. Our subject was reared on a farm, making farming his occupation for life, and has also learned the shoe-making trade, which latter he would follow in the winter, pursuing farming in tho summer. He was twice married. His first wife was Belinda Taylor, whom he married in 1839. She bore a family of nine children and raised but live. Mrs. Smith died in 1857. His second wife was Mary McCullough, a native of Ireland. Mr. Smith has been successful, and owns nine lots and two houses in Newport. He has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for about forty-six years; has been Class Leader for thirty years, and an exhorter for nine years. He was a Sabbath School Superintendent of Newport, and may always be found on the side of right and morality.

DAN. L. SMITH, railroad agent, Chrichsville, was born in Kentucky February 16, 1852, and is a son of J. W. W. anal Nannie (Gover) Smith, natives of Virginia and Kentucky respectively, his father of English and Irish descent, the mother of German and English lineage. Our subject received his education in the. Christian University at Canton, Mo.. and chose the trade of printer. working at it in Canton, Mo., for over three years; he then moved to Uhrichsville in 1869, and clerked for one year in a general store; was afterward employed by the P., C. & St. L. Ry Co., and clerked for four years in the Superintendent's office, and in 1876 took the position of agent for that company and Adams Express Co., and in 1882 took in addition the agency of the C., L. & W. R. R. and the Union Express Co., acting as joint agent for both railroads and both express companies. Mr. Smith was married to flay E., daughter of R. L. Dunning, of German and English descent, her mother of German and English descent, born in Kentucky. To this union have been born two chil dren-Ralph D. and Roy B Mr. and Mrs. Smith are both consistent mem. hers of the Methodist Episcopal Church. in which the former held the position of Trustee and Sunday School Secretary. In politics, he is a Dem ocrat; belongs to the Masonic order, and is a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge.

CALDWELL SPROUL, farmer and stock-raiser. P. O. Stillwater. The subject of this sketch is the third of a family of ten children, and was born in Mill Township December 17, 1836. His parents, HugH and Margaret (Watson) Sproul, were natives of Ireland. whence they emigrated, the former at the age of twelve. and the latter at eight years of age. Hugh Sproul's parents settled in Philadelphia, where he learned the weaver's trade. When stiil young, he came to this county, and worked at farming for the remainder of his life, his death occurring in 1880, in his seventy-second year. He left an estate of 170 acres of valuable land. He was a Whig iu politics, and, with his wife. was a member of the Presbyterian Church. They had a family of ten children (seven reached maturity), viz.: William, deceased; Thomas, a farmer residing in Iowa; Caldwell, our subject; John S. ; Alexander, a farmer in Iowa: two deceased; Nelson; Henry, a farmer in this township, and Benjamin. Caldwell was reared on a farm, and educated at the district schools, and has always been occupied in farming. During the rebellion, he enlisted in 1864, in Uhrichsville, in Company B, One Hundred and Sixty-first Ohio Volunteer Infantry; was a non-commissioned officer, and served to the close of the war. In 1869, he was united in marriage with Hannah, daughter of William and Hannah (Norris) Markee, of English descent. Her father was born in Jefferson County. Ohio, and her mother in Prince Edward Island. Her grandmother, whose maiden name was Ellen Knype, claims to be a descendant or relative of the royal fam-

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ily, and whose parents were wealthy people in London. Mr. and Mrs. Sproul have two children, Leona Vail and Alice Clemie. Mrs. Sproul has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church since she was fourteen years old. She was born in Harrison County, Ohio, in 1840. Caldwell Sproul owns a well-improved farm of 107 acres, and is engaged in stock-raising. John Sproul, farmer, P. O. Stillwater, was born in Mill Township, on the farm which he now occupies, May 3, 1888, and like his brother Caldwell, is engaged in farming. He is the owner of 177 acres of well-cultivated land. At the breaking-out of the late war, he promptly enlisted in Company E, Fifty-first Ohio Volunteer Infantry, tinder Capt. Dr. Chalfand. and was a non-commissioned officer. He served for three years and four months. Was the hero of several well-fought battles. He was in Stone River and Chickamauga battles, and on September 20, 1863, was taken prisoner and cast in the prisons at Danville, Libby and Andersonville, suffering all the horrors of prison life. In 1879, he was united in marriage with Isabella, daughter of Andrew Barkley (who died in 1881). She is a native of this county, and is of English extraction. The children born to this union are Letitia M., Rebecca Olive, Hugh Andrew and Revelona M. Mr. Sproul and his wife are members of the Pres byterian Church. He has been School Director of Mill Township for six years, and is an industrious and enterprising farmer. Nelson F. Sproul is the eighth son of Hugh and Margaret, and was born in the village of Stillwater August 7, 1846, and was reared on a farm, receiving instructions in the rudimentary branches. He worked in a mill for two years, and for one year did carpentering. At present he is engaged in the manufacture of lime, under the firm name of Sproul & Uhrich, in West Uhrichsville. This enterprise bids fair to make a success. In 1878, Mr. Sproul was married to Lottie, daughter of Joseph Uhrich, of Uhrichsville. To this union has been born-one child, Katie M. Mr. Sproul and his wife are members of the Presbyterian Church, in which he is a trustee. All the votes of this family, as far as we have any record, are cast for the Republican party.

JOHN W. STOCKSDALE, grocer, Dennison, was born in Dover Township, this county, May 14, 1852, and is a son of Perry and Mary M. (Mumma) Stocksdale, the former a native of Maryland, the latter born in Holmes County, Ohio. Perrv Stockdale was born in the year 1826, of English and German descent, and came to this county when he was seven years of age. He is a prominent farmer in Dover Township, where he resides, and has had a family of six children. John W. V. being the oldest. The subject of this sketch was educated at the common schools of Dover Township, and at the high school in Shanesville, Ohio, and was a teacher for six terms. He subsequently engaged in farming, working on rented land until he purchased a farm in Union Township, but, in 1873, sold out and came to Dennison, where he embarked in the grocery and provision business with a brother-in-law, the firm name being Kanaga & Stocksdale, and has since continued in the business; The firm are located on Logan street, and carry a full stock of goods, enjoying a good patronage. Our subject was married, in 1871, to Mary E. Lemasters. She is of English descent, was born in Union Township, this county, and is a daughter of J. N. Lemasters, a minister of the United Brethren Church. To this union were born two children-Melva May and Venna E. Mr. Stocksdale has been assist. ant Superintendent in the Sabbath school of the United Brethren Church, of which he is a member.

M. S. STONE, draughtsman and Dattern cutter for the Pan Handle Railroad Company, Dennison, was born in Boston, Mass., July 29, 1823, and is a son of Seth and Martha (Clapp) Stone, of English descent, and early settlers of Massachusetts. The former was a builder and contractor. He once

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owned the land on which Watertown, Mass., now stands. In 1856, they moved to Maryland, where our subject attended the common schools. He was the eldest of a family of twelve children, eight of whom grew to manhood and woman hood. Mr. Stone attended the Asbury College in Maryland, where he graduated in 1846. He chose his present occupation, which he has followed all his life. For twenty years he worked on locomotives. He came to StubeDville in 1857, working there until the Pan Handle Company moved their shops to Dennison, when he came, too, and has been in this company's employ ever since. He was a soldier in the Mexican war; enlisted at Washington, D. C., in 1847. in the First Baltimore Battalion. He was in several engagements, and was wounded at the battle of Monterey, by a cannon ball passing between his legs with such force as to tear off one of his boots. He is one of the few Mexican soldiers now living in this place. He was married, in 1857, to Sarah, daughter of William Asbuthnot, a native of West Virginia. This union has been blessed with a family of six children, only two of whom are now living-M. S., a merchant, and Hannah D., at home. Mrs. Stone is a member of the Episcopal Church. Mr. Stone is a Democrat in politics; he is a Sir Knight in the Masonic fraternity.

A. C. STURTZ. miller, Dennison, was born in Muskingum County, Ohio. and is a son of Adam and Mary Sturtz, both natives of Pennsylvania and of German descent. The former was a farmer by occupation. Our subject was reared on the farm till he was sixteen years of age. receiving his education in the common schools in n Muskingum County. He chose the occupation of cabinetmaker, working at that trade ten years. He came to Dennison soon after the close of the rebellion, and in 18-6 took charge of the mills at that place, where he has since continued. In 1863, he enlisted in the Sixty-seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company K, where he served until the close of the war. He was wounded in the right breast in the battle of Petersburg, Va. He. was in the hospital from April till July. He received his discharge at the end of the war, at Cincinnati, Ohio. He was married, in 1873, to Sarnentha, daughter of Robert Hanna, of Irish descent. To this union were born two children -Bertha Blanch, at school, and George A. Mr. and Mrs. Sturtz are consistent members of the Presbyterian Church in Dennison. In politics, the former is s a Democrat. He is a Royal Arch Mason.

WILLIAM M. TEAFF, foreman of roundhouse, Pan Handle Railroad Company, Dennison, was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, Mav 26, 1822. He is a son of James and Elenor (Mahon) Teaff, the former of English and Dutch descent and a native of Pennsylvania, the latter a native of Maryland, of Irish lineage. Mr. William M. Teaff's father was a gunsmith by trade, and emigrated to Ohio in 1803, settling in Jefferson County. Ohio, where he raised a family of nine children, our subject being the eldest. William received the rudiments of his education in the district school of his township, when he took a course in the academy at Steubenville, Ohio, under Prof. J. W. Scott. He selected the occupation of a machinist, and at the age of nineteen went into the shops of A. M. Phillips. Also worked with the latter in Wheeling, being employed by him in all six years. He went on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers as an engineer on a steamboat for ten years more. Was then employed for three years in the cotton mill in Steubenville, Ohio. He was five years in Pennsylvania, helping to make new machinery for cotton works. For sixteen years he was in the motive department of the Pan Handle Rail. road, part of the time being foreman. In 1867, he came to Dennison, where he was foreman of the rotary shop. Was subsequently appointed foreman of

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he became foreman of the roundhouse, in charge of eighteen engines, and has since faithfully discharged the duties of that office. He was married, in 1844, to Lucinda B., daughter of Alexander Thomas, a prominent wagon-maker. She is a native of Jefferson County, Ohio, and of German and Welsh descent, Mr. and Mrs. Teaff are the parents of two children, named James A., a machinist, married and residing in Mount Vernon, Ohio, and Maggie, wife of James Devine, engineer on the Pan Handle Railroad. Mrs. Teaff is a member of the Episcopal Church. In politics, Mr. Teaff is a Republican. He is a member of the Town Council of Dennison, of the Knights of Pythias, and has taken the Uniform Degree in that order. In 1864, he enlisted in the artillery, in Knapp Battery. Was with Sherman in the grand march to the sea. He was on detached duty and had ninety men under his charge while on the march. He served till the close of the war.

M. L. TEAFF, machinist (and gang boss) for the Pan Handle Railroad Company. Dennison, was born in Steubenville, Ohio, April 15, 1836. His parents, James and Eleanor (Mahon) Teaff, were natives of Pennsylvania and Maryland respectively, the former of English, the latter of Irish descent; his father. James Teaff, was a gunsmith, and settled in Steubenville at an early day; was in the war under Gen. Harrison. Of the family of ten children, nine were reared to manhood, our subject being the seventh child; the latter ob. tained a fair education at the graded school at Steubenville, where he graduated with honors. He chose as his business that of a machinist, and commenced to work in the Pittsburgh Railroad shops, where he continued for ten years; was "gang boss" four years. In 1861, he enlisted in the Second Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company C, and served three years, and in the last was First Duty-Sergeant. He served his full time, and was a faithful soldier. At the close of the war in 18055. he worked at his trade for the Pittsburgh Railroad Company, and in 1871 accepted a place with the Pan Handle Railroad, and in 1871 was appointed "gang boss," which position he has since occupied. He is a genial, sociable man, and was manager of the Olympic Theatrical Troup in Dennison; he was married in 1861 to Mary E. Handlon, a native of Pennsylvania. This union was blessed with two children, both of whom are deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Teaff are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which the former was Sunday School Superintendent for two years. In politics, he is a Republican, and has been Trustee of Mill Township two terms, and a member of the School Board of Dennison. He is a prominent member of the I. O. O. F., of the subordinate and the encampment; and of the K. of P. Be was Captain of the Tuscarawas Zouave Home Militia for two years. He is a whole-souled, generous-hearted gentleman,; has been successful financially, and is highly respected by those who know him well.

S. R. THOMPSON, physician and surgeon, Uhrichsville, was born December 29, 1829, in Ohio County, W. Va., and is a son of Samuel and Mary (Robinson) Thompson, and of Irish descent. His father, when about twenty years of age, came to America and worked for several years at the weaver's trade, but on arriving at middle life followed farming. He was twice married, our subject being the fifth child by the first wife, and came with the family to Ohio in 1833, settling in Guernsey County. He was reared on a farm, receiving his education at Alexandra Academy, Pennsylvania; studied medicine in Jefferson County, Ohio, with Drs. Hick; and Yost. He continued with them three years. attended lectures at Starling Medical College in 1863-64; previous to this, he bad practiced twelve years in Harrison and Tuscarawas Counties. In 1859, he came to Uhrichsville, where he has practiced with more than the average success ever since, controlling an extensive practice in this place and in the surrounding country. He is an active, energetic man, much attached to his profession.

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Dr. Thompson married in 1851 Miss Nancy J. Goudy, who was born in Brooke County, W. Va., and is of Irish descent. This union has been blessed with six children, all of whom are now living-Lewis K., a printer; Nancy Ellen, now the wife of William Gilbreth, a prominent farmer of Guernsey County; Sallie V., wife of J. T. Carey, a machinist, Dennison; Mary, the wife of W. B. Bovey, a railroad man; Harry and Robert, at school in Uhrichsville. Mrs. Thompson died in 1880, and was a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The Doctor was again united in marriage, 1881, with Margret, daughter of Charles Scott, who is of Irish descent. and also a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Dr. Thompson enlisted during the civil war (1861), in the One Hundred and Sixty-first Regiment Ohio National Guards. Company B. He was Hospital Steward of the regiment, and Assistant Surgeon. He is a Royal Arch Mason. Formerly in politics he was a Whig, Nut has voted with the Republican party since its organization.

D. J. THOMPSON, carpenter and contractor, residence on Water street, Uhrichsville, was born May ill, 1832, and is a son of Isaiah and Margaret (Headlea) Thompson, natives of Ohio. The former was a carpenter and merchant, and came to Uhrichsville in 1846. Our subject was the oldest of a family of eight children, and received his education at Uhrichsville. He chose the occupation of a cabinet-maker. working at it for several years, and then em - ployedhimself on the building of houses and barus as carpenter and contractor. In 1862. he commenced to work for the Pan Handle Railroad Company. building bridges between Steubenville and Pittsburgh. He held the position of foreman. and built nearly all the bridges between those two points. He engaged from twenty to twenty-eight carpenters. He continued for ten pears: was then carpenter and contractor until he engaged in the Uhrichsville Planing Mills in which latter he has remained to the present time. He owns two houses and lots on Water street. In 1855, he was married to Elvira, daughter of Alfred find Sarah (Hagen) Lister, who are among the pioneers of this county. The former has lived in Mill Township since 1828. Mrs. Thompson's maternal grandfather was. for years, Judge of the courts in New Philadelphia. He! parents are of German descent, and are now residing in Uhrichsville. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Thompson has been blessed with three children, only one now living-Corn J.. wife of Frank Mazurie, of Uhrichsville. Mrs. Thompson is a member of the Presbyterian Church. In politics, our subject is a Republican. He is a Royal Arch Mason, and a member of the Council.

W. B. THOMPSON. President of the Farmers' and Merchants' National Bank, Uhrichsville, was born in Carroll County, Ohio, December 22, 1835. He is a son of Isaiah and Margaret (Headlea) Thompson, natives of Ohio and of German descent. Our subject came with his father, a cabinet-maker, still living. to Uhrichsville in 1844. He received a common school education, and then attended Granville College for two terms. At the age of fifteen years. he commenced to clerk in a store at Uhrichsville, but choosing a profession, read law in New Philadelphia, and was admitted to the bar September, 1863; com menced to practice the same year, continuing; for sixteen years. He served as Mayor of Uhrichsville from 1866 to 18 70. Mr. Thompson is one of Tuscarawas County's successful business men, and is owner of several hundred acres of valuable land near Uhrichsville. and about as many acres elsewhere, making about fourteen hundred acres Starting in the world, relying on his own resources. he has succeeded in accumulating a handsome fortune. He has been twice mar. ried. His first wife was Eliza E., a daughter of R. and Adeline (Lacy) Haskins. Three children are the result of this union-C B.. now Assistant Cashier of the Farmers' and Merchants' National Bank; K. L. and Mamie. Mrs. Thompson was a consistent member of the Methodist E Church, to which her sis-

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ter also belongs. After the decease of his wife, Mr. Thompson married her sister Josephine. Our subject is a member of the Knights of Pythias; of the Encampment of the Odd Fellows, and also a Knight Templar. He is a prominent member of all the above societies, and a Republican in politics.

FREDERICK THYME, farmer, P. O. Uhrichsville, was born in Chester, Penn., February 26, 1826, and is a son of Henry and Mary (Lurden) Thyme, the former a native of Germany and the latter of Ireland. Henry Thyme was a shoe-maker by trade, and emigrated to America in 1803. He was in the French revolutionary war. After coming to this country, he settled in Philadelphia, Penn., and was twice married. having one child by each marriage-Frederick, our subject, and a daughter, deceased. Frederick received his education at the subscription schools. He cannot remember when he could not read. In those days, grammar was not used, Webster's Calculator being the principal test book. Mr. Thyme came to this county in 1836, and has always followed farming. He was married, in 1852, to Susanna, daughter of John Wardell, a native of Belmont County, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Thyme's children are Mary, wife of Christopher Meredith, a resident of Goshen Township; Catherine, wife of Jacob Biffington, farmer in Nebraska; Melissa, wife of Samuel B. Wardell, a farmer in Indiana; Henry, a clerk in Uhrichsville; Clara, Susauna, Wallace and Flora. Mrs. Thyme died February 9, 1873.Mr. Thyme is tho owner of seventy-one and a half acres of valuable land on Section 20, Mill Township, which he has obtained by industry and frugality. His farm is highly improved, well stocked, and possesses a fine spring. In politics, he is a Republican.

J. C. TIMMONS, assistant general foreman of the P., C. & St. L. Railway shops, Dennison, Ohio, is a prominent, influential citizen of Dennison; was born in Cadiz, Harrison Co.. Ohio, September 1, 1844. He is a son of Samuel and Sarah A. (Coleman) Timmons. On his father's side he is of German descent. His great-grandfather on his mother's side took part in the Revolutionary war, was captured by the British, and was to have been shot as it spy at Trenton. N. J.. the morning of its capture by the Revolutionary forces, and by them released. Mr. Timmons, when six years old, removed to Steubenville, his mother having united herself in wedlock the second time with Mr. William Giles an honored and respected citizen of that city. He received his education in the common schools of Steubenville. At the commencement of the war, when only sixteen years old. he enlisted in Company- H, First Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He continued with this regiment antil the fall of 1862, when he was taken prisoner by the rebel forces under Gen. Wheeler, south of Nashville. Tenn. He was paroled and sent home. At this time diphtheria was very prevalent, and Mr. Timmons became a subject of this disease, and at the time of his exchange was unable to return to his regiment, so received his discharge. He then apprenticed himself to the trade of machinist at what was then known as the Steubenville & Indiana Railway shops, now known as the P., C. & St. L. Here he continued until the call was made for men to serve for 100 days. He enlisted in Company H, One Hundred and Fifty-seventh Ohio National Guards, and was made Second Sergeant. At the expiration of this term of service, he resumed his former place in the shops, and has continued in the employ of the company ever si vice. In 1869, he was transferred to the company's shops at Dennison, Ohio. It is a custom among all first-class railway- systems not to allow certain portions of their machinery to run more than a certain number of miles, also to see tbat material that is furnished by other companies for vise on their lines per forms the work guaranteed by the parties furnishing the same. In 1877, Mr. T immons was appointed to take charge of this department of the Company's

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service. In 1883, he was appointed assistant general foreman. which position he still occupies. He was united in marriage, in 186-4, with Anna B., daughter of William McLeish, a Scotchman, and resident of Steubenville. This union has been blessed with four children, viz.: Mary E.. Corn B., William and James H. His oldest daughter, sixteen years old, is an accomplished pianist. Is organist, and presides at the grand pipe organ in the Dennison Railway Chapel at all the; services. Mr. and Mrs. Timmons are members of the above church, of which the former has been Secretary, Treasurer and Trustee for ten years. He is a Royal Arch Mason; a Past Grand in the I. O. O. F.: was a member of the Board of Education. Dennison, for eight years, serving during al! the time as Secretary of the board. He is now, and has been since its organization, Secretary of the Dennison Library and Reading Room. Mr. Timmons owns and occupies a substantial, neat residence, on Grant street. Dennison. All his possessions are due to his own industry, and it can be well said he is one of the solid men of this enterprising little town.

ALFRED J. TRADER, druggist, Dennison, is a native of West Virginia. born November 22, 1838, and is a son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Keener) Trader, the former a native of Pennsylvania, of German lineage, the latter a native of Virginia, of English ancestry. The former was a stone-Mason by trade. but later in life followed farming. The parents of our subject are now residents of Virginia. They had seven children, Alfred being the oldest son. He was reared on a farm, receiving his education in the subscription schools of Virginia. When eleven years of age, he began learning the trade of engineer. He worked in the shops of Virginia for a time, was then employed as fireman on the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, where he continued for seven years, after which time he was appointed engineer. He was offered an engine before he had been firing sixteen months, but did not accept, thinking he would not find any difficulty in getting a position in a short time. He was engineer of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad for about eighteen years. He came to Dennison in 1867, and for nearly seven years ran an engine on the Pan Handle Railroad. In 1873, he retired from railroading, and in 1874 engaged in the drug business with Dr. Finney, an energetic young business man, as partner. Our subject was married. in 1864, to Mary. born in Wheeling, Va., a daughter of Michael Bye, of German descent. Mrs. Trader is a member of the Lutheran Church. Mr. Trader owns his residence in Dennison. He is wide-awake and generally successful in business. He is Treasurer of the corporation of Dennison, a member of the I. O. O. F.. of the Encampment. No. 198, and Treasurer of the Agricultural Association of Uhrichsville and Dennison.

CHARLES TURNER, retired farmer, P. O. Uhrichsville, was born in Rush Township, Tuscarawas County, March 5, 1819. He is a son of Rev. William Turner, a pioneer preacher of the Methodist Episcopal Church. His mother's maiden name was Ann Sewell. Both parents were natives of Maryland, and of English descent. His father moved to Tuscarawas County in 1812, settling in Rush Township, where he farmed and was a local preacher. Charles was raised in Rush Township, receiving a limited education, and wisely chose farming as his occupation, in which he has been remarkably successful. With his first earnings he bought ten acres of land. In 1881, he owned 300 acres of land in Rush Township. He has been twice married; first, on November 10, 1842, to Ann Thompson, by whom he had one child--Elizabeth Ann, the wife of William Baitly, a prominent farmer in Rush Township. Mrs. Turner died July 9, 1845. and in 1848 our subject married Mrs. Vallon, who was Diary A. Alexandra. The fruit of this marriage was one child-William G. a farmer and stock-dealer in Rush Township. Mrs. Turner was born in 1822. Her parents were of English and German descent. Her father was in the war

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of 1812, and lived over fifty years in Rush Township, where he died in 1854. Mr. Turner has retired from farming and moved to Uhrichsville in 1882, purchasing a residence on Dawson street, but still retaining a farm in Rush Township of 215 acres of land. Philander Turner, who was born November 10, 1848, in Rush Township, lived with them till be was twenty-one years old, then went as fireman on the Pan Handle Railroad; at present he is working in the Dennison railroad shops. Charles Turner is a Republican in politics; was Justice of the Peace in Rush Township. He has also filled other minor offices. He and wife are both members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

JOSEPH UHRICH (deceased), was one of Tuscarawas County's successful farmers and stock-raisers, and was born in Uhrichsville May 9. 1827. He was a son of Jacob and Anna Maria (Demuth) Uhricb, of Dutch descent. The former was a native of Pennsylvania, born August 2, 1783, and with his family emigrated to Ohio in 1804. The latter was also born in Pennsylvania in 1796, and was the mother of ten children. viz., Rosanna, wife of George Ross, of Harrison County, Ohio; Polly (Mary), wife of John Welsh. of Uhrichsville; George; Benjamin, married to Dina Sorter, of Ohio; Susanna, married to Simon P. Blickensderfer, of Tuscarawas County; Jacob, married to Rosanna C. Knaus, of Tuscarawas County; John; Nancy, wife of Joseph Wallace; Joseph, our subject; and Caroline, married to John T. Hauser, of North Carolina. The subject of this sketch died January 22, 1877, in Mill Township, Tuscarawas Co., Ohio. He was the owner, at the time of his decease, of forty-seven acres of valuable land in the corporation of Uhrichsville, and a fine farm in Mill Township, all of which he had accumulated dur ing his life and bequeathed to his family at his death. He was reared on a farm, and followed farming more or less up to the time of his death. He was joined in marriage, May 21, 1850, with Miss Kate A., daughter of Joseph and Nancy Walton, of Tuscarawas County, and of English descent. To Mr. and Mrs. Uhrich were born eight children, viz., Rosanna C., born June 29, 1851, wife of Nelson Spraul, a partner ;in the limekiln works, of Mill Township; Emmet W., born January 1, 1853; Benjamin W., born August 13, 1855, married to Elizabeth, a daughter of William Johnson, Mayor of Uhrichaville and ex-Representative of Tuscarawas County; Carrie, born March 1, 1858: Charles W. and Clarence F. (deceased), twins, born March 2, 1861; Edward P., born July 20, 1863, and Frank, born February 4, 1869. Emmet W., the oldest son, was employed as Assistant Cashier in the Farmers' & Merchants' Bank of Uhrichsville in 1872, and remained there six years. He then engaged in manufacturing, and also dealt in fine horses, he having a practical eye for thorough breeds. In 1882, he was elected Cashier of the Farmers' and Merchants' National Bank of Uhrichsville, which position he still occupies. He is considered a trustworthy young gentleman. Mr. Uhrich, our subject, was a strong Republican. He stood very high in the estimation of the people of Uhrichsville, who deeply deplored his loss. He gained a host of friends by his honesty and integrity in business.

ANDREW UNDERWOOD, teamster and farmer, P. O. Uhrichsville, was born in Harrison County, Ohio, December 12, 1843, and is a son of John and Mary (Leggett) Underwood. The latter was a daughter of Nathan Leggett, of English descent. John Underwood was a native of Ireland, and a farmer by occupation. He is now a resident of Uhrichsville, Ohio. The subject of this sketch received a common school education in Union Township, and commenced life at farming; also follows teaming and owns land in Mill Township. In 1867, he married Elizabeth McCullough, the result of which union has been a family of seven children, of whom five are living, viz., Laura, Alexander, Ids, Lulu and Margaret. Mr. and Mrs. Underwood are members of the Methodist

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Episcopal Church. In politics, the former is a Republican. During the rebellion, our subject enlisted, in 1862, in the Eightieth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company E, and served to the close of the war. He was with Sherman in his march to the sea, and at Trenton. Tenn., was taken prisoner, paroled and exchanged, after which he came home to vote, but subsequently returned to the army.

JOHN VARNER, blacksmith in the Pan Handle Railroad shops, Dennison, was born in Ireland in 1827 and is a son of John and Anna (Smith) Varner. Our subject chose blacksmithing for his trade, which he learned in his native country, and in 1851 came to America. settling in Baltimore, Md., where he worked at his occupation for about fourteen years. Daring the war, he worked for the Government at Fort Monroe, also at Washington, D. C. He then moved to Pittsburgh, where he was employed for one year. He came to Dennison in 1866, and has since been employed in the Pan Handle Railroad shops. He was united in marriage with Matilda Miller, a native of Ireland. This marriage has resulted in the birth of six children, viz., Elizabeth (wife of H. G. Price, a lumber dealer in Kentucky), John (a blacksmith in the South), William G. (a blacksmith in Hartford. Conn., foreman in the blacksmith shops of the New York & New England Railroad Company), James, conductor on the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad), Maggie and Emma. Mr. and Mrs. Varner are members of the Presbyterian Church in Dennison. He is a Republican in politics, and is a member of the I. O. O. F. Lodge and Encampment, also a member of the American Protestant Association. He is the owner of three houses and lots in Dennison, and is one of its best citizens.

W. W. WALLACE, merchant. Dennison, was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, June 12, 1853. His parents, Charles and Nancy (Welday) Wallace, were natives of Maryland and Ohio respectively, the former of Scotch and the latter of German descent. The former was a successful merchant and came to Ohio when very young. Our subject was the oldest of a family of seven children, and was reared in Jefferson County, receiving a fair common school educstion, and, like his father, chose the occupation of a merchant. He came to Dennison in 1867, when only fourteen years of ae, and started in business with Mr. Buckingham. When he began, he had only $100, which he had earned by his own exertions. The first year their store consisted of a stock of groceries. but was subsequently (Mr. Wallace having bought Mr. Buckingham's interest the second year) changed to a general store, and is now doing a first class business. Mr. Wallace is a Republican in politics. He is a member of the Town Council. He was married in 1875, to Margret, daughter of James Ryan, a railroad man of this county. She is of Irish and English descent, and a member of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Wallace is a quiet, uu assuming gentleman, highly- respected by Dennison's citizens. By his gentlemanly demeanor he has won the patronage of Dennison and its vicinity.

JOHN WARDELL (deceased) was among the early settlers of Tuscarawas County. He was a native of New Jersey, born March 15, 1805, and was a son of Joseph and Hannah (Slocum) Wardell. The former came to Ohio when it was yet a Territory and settled on the site of Mill Township, where be remained for the rest of his life. He lived by farming (raising only what the family could use), hunting and fishing, for it was some distance to his nearest neigh bor Of his eight children who grew up, all have died. Our subject obtained a common school education in Mill Township; was a diligent pupil and devoted much of his spare time to reading. For his occupation, he chose farming. In his twenty-third year, he was married to Catherine, daughter of Joseph and Catherine (Sheets) Harmon, of German descent. Her grandfather. David Harmon, was born in Germany. The union of Mr. and Mrs. Wardell was

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blessed with thirteen children, viz.: Susan W. (deceased), wife of Fred Thyme, and the mother of eight children), Isaac (married, a carpenter and farmer in Iowa), Peleg (married. a farmer in Iowa), Emanuel (married, also residing in Iowa), Catherine (deceased), John (married, a farmer and lumber-dealer in Goshen Township), Josiah (married, owner of a stone quarry in this township). Jeremiah (married, also farming in this township). Hezekiah (farmer and lumber-dealer in this county), Melissa (wife of John Tucker, who has been County Treasurer in Kansas, where he resides), Obadiah (deceased at the age of five years), Samuel (deceased at the age of twenty-eight years) and Flavins (farmer, gardener and bee-raiser in Mill Township). Three of the sons served in the late civil war. Mr. Wardell was a Democrat in politics. He was successful in business and owned 251 acres of well- improved land, which he and his wife had, by prudent management, been able to obtain and bring to a high state of cultivation. On his death, in 1876, it was left to his wife, who had toiled with him for nearly a half century. Her little grandson lives with her and cannot be induced to leave her.

FLAVIUS J. WARDELL, apiarist, gardener and farmer, P. O. Uhrichsville, was born on Section 20, Mill Township, March 30, 1852. He is a son of John Wardell (deceased), whose sketch appears elsewhere in this book. Flavius received his education at the Uhrichsville graded schools, and early in life (having a fondness for honey) made the bee his study. His thorough knowledge of the bee made their culture a success. He has engaged extensively in the business; at present has fifty colonies of Italian bees (having found that breed most profitable), and uses the Langstaff frame hive. He raises and sells queens, and has paid as high as $13 for a single queen; can handle his bees with but little danger, and has taken as many as thirty queen cells from one hive. He is also a scientific farmer and gardener. He was united in marriage, February 5, 1881, with Maria, a daughter of John and Lucinda (Hardisty) Kilpatrick. She was born in Muskingum County, Ohio, and is of Irish and English descent. She is a member of the Reformed Pres byterian, and Mr. Wardell of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The latter is Superintendent of the Sabbath school at Maple Grove, and is Class Leader and exhorter in the church in Newport. He is the owner of a farm in Mill Township, and has a neat and comfortable home.

R. D. WAUD, farmer and dairyman. P. O. Tracy, was born near Newport, on the farm where he now resides. March 5, 1854. He is a son of James and Elizabeth (Tracy) Waud, the former a native of England, the latter of Ohio, born in Tuscarawas County. His father died in 1856, and our subject was raised by his grandfather, James Tracy, an early settler of this county, and a wealthy farmer. The latter is still living, a resident of Newport. He was born, December 17, 1800, in Virginia, is of Irish and Scotch extraction, and has lived in this county for over three-quarters of a century. Our subject received his education in Newport common schools, and chose farming for his occupation. He has since added a dairy, in company with his brother. They keep twenty cows, and sell milk in Dennison and Uhrichsville, and have met with good success. Our subject was married, September 19, 1876, to Nancy J.. daughter of Sophia Wilson; and of Irish descent. Her grandfather, Robert Wilson, was born in Ireland in 1786, and is now living with our subject. He is, perhaps, the oldest man living in this county. He was a soldier in the war of 1812; came to this county in 1824, and was married, July 2, 1818, to Rebecca Canada, by whom there was a family of ten children. He has always been a farmer, and owned a farm till he was ninety years old, when he signed it to his children. In politics, he is a Democrat, and cast his first vote

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for Gen. Jackson. He was a Constable, in an early day, of this county. He has been a man of powerful physical endurance, and has always preferred walking to riding. He once walked a distance of 300 miles, reaching his destination before a friend, who had started out at the same time on horse back. He has never drawn a pension for his services rendered in the war of 1812. Mr. and Mrs. Wand have had a family of four children, all boys Charles Nelson, James W., Frederick D. and Robert C. Mr. Waud and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is the owner of a well-improved farm of ninety-two acres, which he has accumulated by industry and perseverance.

JAMES T. WAUD, farmer and dairyman, P. O. Tracy, was born in Mill Township, on the farm he now occupies, near Newport. April 8. 1856. He is a son of J. T. and Elizabeth (Tracy) Waud (see sketch of R. D. Waud). His father died when our subject was six months old. He was reared by his grandfather, James Tracy. Our subject received a common school education in Newport, and chose farming for his occupation. He is also carrying on a dairy in company with his brother. In 1883, he embarked in a creamery. which gives assurance of success. His farm comprises fifty acres of well. improved land. Mr. Waud was united in marriage with Ellen, daughter of Lewis Wilcoxen, a. farmer in this township. To this union were born two children-Lewis Clyde and Harriet. Mrs. Waud is a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church. In politics, Mr. Waud is a stanch Democrat.

ROBERT WELCH (deceased) was a native of County Donegal. Ireland. His parents died poor, and left him to struggle in a poverty-stricken land. He served an apprenticeship to the carpenter's trade in early manhood, on completing which he emigrated to America; settling near Holiday's Grove, Va., in 1817. The first money he earned in this country, $80, he sent to his only brother, with instructions for him to use it in bringing over his family. This generous act has been the means of several happy and prosperous families, descendants of Thomas Welch, living in Columbiana County, Ohio, at the present time. December 2, 1832, Robert Welch married Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Samuel Maxwell, of Hancock County, W. Va. This union was blessed with six children, three of whom are now surviving. In the year 1843, he bought a quar ter-section of land near Uhrichsville, Ohio, to which he moved his family April 22, 1845. He died September 24, 1852. of a cancer. Mr. Welch was an enthusiastic lover of his adopted country, admiring her free institutions and liberal rewards to industry. In politics, he was one of the best informed citizens, in his station, in his day. When he came to the United States, her Democratic institutions induced him to join the Democratic party, but he learned in after years that Democratic in name was not the only party that was Democratic in fact, and during the exciting campaign of 1840 he forsook the party, never to return. His four sons are all radical Republicans. The family record of Robert Welch is as follows: George Welch, born September 22. 1833; James Welch, February 9, 1835; Samuel Welch, February 8, 1837; Margarett Welch, August 9, 1839: Josiah Welch, September 3, 1841; Martha Welch, December 5, 1845. Deaths- Margarett Welch, July 28, 1841; James Welch, October 29, 1862; Josiah Welch, March 18, 1877. James Welch enlisted in Company K, Ninety-eighth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, August 20, 1862. At the battle of Perryville, Ky., October 8, 186", a call was made on the regi ment for volunteers to supply a battery in danger; James was the first man to say "I'll go," and immediately took position at the battery. The action commenced, and he received a ball in his left knee, from the effects of which be died October 29, 1862. His remains were brought home and buried in the Uhrichsville Cemetery. Samuel Welch enlisted in the first call for 300,000

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troops, September 20, 1861, in Company E, Fifty-first Ohio Volunteer Infantry; he received his discharge at the expiration of time of service, October 18, 1864, at Villanow, Ga. His service was as remarkable for his escape from danger as his brother's was for receiving a mortal wound in his first action. During the three years and one month, he never was excused from duty on account of sickness. He was under fire in battles and skirmishes fourteen times, and was at his post at all times, and though his clothes were cut with the rebels' balls twice, he never received the slightest wound. His company went into the battle of Stone River with forty-two men; four were killed on the field, three mortally wounded, two missing (never heard from), eleven were wounded and eleven escaped, out of whom there were only four whose clothing was not cut with the balls of the enemy. He was afterward engaged at Chickamauga, Lookout Mountain, Mission Ridge, Rocky Face Mountain, Resaca, Kenesaw Mountain, Atlanta, Jonesboro, and at Lovejoy's Station. Mr. Welch is now in the prime of life, a modest farmer of Mill Township, and a Republican. He married Miss Rachel E. Shelley, of Hopedale, Harrison Co., Ohio, January 30, 1866. His family consists of two boys--Charles B., born June 20,1368, and James M. , born November 11, 1869. Josiah Welch (deceased) was Second Lieutenant in the One Hundred and Sixty-first Ohio Volunteer Infantry (State Militia). In the fall of 1864, he entered Jefferson College. Washington County, Penn., and graduated in August, 1868. He then spent two years at the Princeton Theological Seminary, and finished his course at the Union Theological Seminary, New York City, the following year. He was licensed to preach at Annapolis, Ohio, by the Steubenville Presbytery, April 26, 1870. In the fall of 1871, he entered the home mission service, and was sent to Salt Lake City to organize a church, afield encompassed with difficulties, the Mormons having almost undisputed control in ecclesiastlcal as well as civil affairs. He finally met with success, and in the fall of 1874 the new church was finished, at a cost (including the lot on which it was built) of $32, 000. He e was married, October 14, 1875, to Miss Emma, daughter of Prof. Coyner, of the Salt Lake Collegiate Institution. In the spring of 1876, he was a dole gate to the General Assembly at Brooklyn, and he and his wife left Salt Lake City in March to go East. When he reached Brooklyn, he was taken ill of Bright's disease, gradually growing worse, and in August he returned to Uhrichsville. The day after his return home, his wife was taken ill, and died eight days afterward. He then returned to Brooklyn, to have his disease treated by Dr. Searle. remaining until the following January, when he again returned to Uhrichsville, where he died March 18, 1877.

GEORGE WELCH, farmer and stock-raiser, P. O. Uhrichsville, was born in West Virginia September 22, 1833, and is a son of Robert and Elizabeth (Maxwell) Welch. (See sketch of Robert Welch, deceased.) The subject of this sketch was brought up on a farm, and educated at the common schools, He owns 180 acres of land in this township, on which he has lived since eleven years old. September 5, 1861, he was married to Elizabeth, daughter of Robert Hanna. This union resulted in four boys and one girl. It is a singular fact that the children, for the last three generations of this family, have been four boys and one girl. The names of our subject's children are Harvey J., Robert S., Mary A., Oliver B. and Edward M. Mrs. Welch died June 13, 1871. For his second wife he married, December 15, 1882, Ellen Hanna, sister of his first wife. Mrs. Welch is a member of the Presbyterian Church. In politics, he is a Republican. Mr. Welch is successful in business; in stockraising, he makes a specialty of Spanish Merino sheep, keeping on hand an average of 150 head. The mother of Mr. Welch is still living, and resides with him.

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WILLIAM WELCH, farmer, P. O. Uhrichsville, was born in Jefferson. County, Ohio, February 10, 1820. He is a son of George and Joanna (Price) Welch, natives respectively of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, the latter of German lineage. The former was reared to the Quaker faith, and came in 1824 to this county, where he followed fanning. He had five children, three now living. William, our subject, received his education at the common schools, and for one term attended the New Hagerstown Academy. He chose the Occupation of farming, rented land. and by his honest toil and industry succeeded in accumulating 291 1/2 acres of land on Section 29, which includes the home farm of 154 acres. He was married in 1844 to Elizabeth, daughter of William Barkley, who was an old settler of this county. He emigrated from Pennsylvania to this county in 1831, and settled in Rush Township. He was a native of Ireland, his wife of Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. Welch have two children- George B., who was a member of the One Hundred and Sixty-first Ohio National Guards. during the civil war, and is now married, farming in this township; and Andrew J., married, living on a faun in Mill Township. 'Ins. Welch is a member of the Disciple and Mr. Welch of the Presbyterian Church. He has been a member of the School Board. In politics, he is a Republican.

GEORGE BARKLEY WELCH, farmer and stock-raiser, P. O. Uhrichsville, was born on Section 22, on the farm where he now resides, in Mill Township. He is a son of William and Elizabeth (Barkley) Welch, whose sketch is also given in this work. Our subject was the oldest of a family or four children, and received such an education as could be obtained in his native county, and also attended New Hagerstown Academy. He was reared to farming, and has always been engaged in that occupation. His farm is well stocked, he having 100 head of sheep, twenty head of fine cattle, etc., to which he devotes most of his time. He was a soldier in the late war, having enlisted in the One Hundred and Sixty.first Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company E. under Capt. Loffer Cables, serving out his time. In 1860, he was united in marriage with Catherine, daughter of Jacob and Agues 'Baker) Cox. Mrs. Welch was born in Harrison County, Ohio. The six children born to this union are Elnora, Addison, Alma, Louetta, Rutherford and Jessie. Both he and his wife are members of the Methodist Church.

JOHN WELCH, farmer, P O. Tracy, was born in Uhrichsville, Ohio, August 10, 1832, and is a son of John and Mary (Uhrich) Welch. The latter is a slaughter of John Uhrich, Sr,, of Mill Township. The former was a native of Maryland, born in 1808, and came to Tuscarawas County with his parents in 1809. He was a merchant and dealer in wheat, and once the owner of the land where Dennison now stands, and is still the owner of twenty-six acres inside the corporation of tbat town. He was married three times. For his first wife he married Mary Uhrich, who bore him three children-Jacob U., a farmer in 'Mill Township; Sarah, wife of John Carper, a resident of California, and John our subject. Mrs. Welch died in 1835, and our subject's father subsequently married Susan B. Buckey, and by her had the. following-named children-William, killed at the battle of Perryville, while a member of the Ohic Light Artillery; Abner, an engineer on the railroad in Illinois; Ralph D.. a prominent railroad roan, General Superintendent for a Western railroad company, Charles M., railroad man in the West; Mary (deceased); and Susan A., now attending school in the West. By his third wife Mr. Welch did not have any children. The subject of this sketch was reared in Uhrichsville: received his education in Granville College and Uhrichsville High School, and when nineteen years of age went to California, where he remained till 1858. He was mining and teaming. and after securing a good start returned home

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and engaged in farming. He is now the owner of 130 acres of valuable land; has lately sold a part of his farm. He was married, in 1858, to Virginia, daughter of Robert Dawson, her father was of Irish, and her mother of English descent. Mr. and Mrs. Welch have their religious connection with the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which the former has been Steward for twenty-three years. He was elected Township Trustee, but would not accept the office. In politics, he is a Republican. He is a farmer, and devotes much of his time to the raising of fine stock; deals in the finer breed's of horses, and has raised some very fast pacers. He raised "Kittie Patchin" (time, 2:20), "Kittie D." (time, 2:22), "Billy Scott," (time. 2:20) and "Dun Carroll " (time. 2:30). "Kittie D" sold for $7,000.

H. WESTHAFER, farmer, stock-raison and wool-grower, P. O. Tracy, was born in Gnadenhutten, Ohio, September 12, 1807. His parents, Conrad and Christine (Rody) Westhafer, were both born in Lancaster County, Penn., and were of German descent The former was a farmer and weaver during the whole of his life. The subject of this sketch was united in marriage, in 1829, with Susanna, daughter of Joseph Harmon, a farmer in Tuscarawas County. She is of German ancestry. Seven children were born to this union--Eli (a prominent farmer of Mill Township), Susanna (widow of John Tracy), Selena (wife of Peleg Wardell). Lorena (wife of Joseph Brown, a farmer in Nebraska), W. H.. Edward (married, a farmer in Rush Township), and Sephen C. (married, a farmer of this county). W. H., our subject's second son, was born in this county December 17, 1842. He received his education in Newport schools: was brought up on a farm, and has since continued that occupation. He has been twice married. In 1862,. was united with Mary Flickenger, a native of this county, and of German descent, by which union there were born two children-Elmer Elsworth and Mary Malinda. His wife died in 1868, and in 1870, he was married to Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob Houk, a farmer and Commissioner of this county. Mr. Westhafer has had three children by his second wife-Bertha, Philip H. and Willie. He and his wife are members of the M. E. Church. He is a temperance man, and a strong Prohibitionist. He owns 115 acres of well-improved land in Mill Township, where his residence is located, and also ninety-five acres of good land in Rush Township. H. Westhafer, our subject, started in life by- working on the canal, and with the assistance of his faithful wife, and by strict economy, has accumulated a good competency. On one occasion he bought forty acres of land for $50. He since added, little by little, till at one time he owned 500 acres. He and his wife were both members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he has been Steward, and is now Class Leader and Trustee. Mrs. Westhafer died in 1867. Our subject, in politics, is a Democrat.

ELI WESTHAFER, farmer, P. O. Tracy, was born in Rush Township, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, June 4, 183'?. He is a son of Henry and Susanna :Harman) Westhafer, the former born in this county, and the latter a native of Pennsylvania, both of German ancestry. Our subject's grandfather came to Tuscarawas County in 1803, and settled in Gnadenhutten. Eli was the oldest in a family of seven children, and received an education at the common and subscription schools. He was brought up on a farm, where he remained until twenty-seven years of age, when, in 1860, he went to Newport, and embarked in a general store, which he carried on for eighteen years. He was successful in business, and bought out the pottery of T. A. Packer, who is now a prominent resident of Uhrichsville. Our subject carried on an extensive business in the pottery for about four years; then sold out and bought a farm of 245 acres of choice land in this township. The farmhouse is located on Section 33. The land contains one of the best springs in the State. It passes through the milk-

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house, and furnishes water for the stock. In 1856, Mr. Westhafer was married to Mary J., daughter of Charles Worbs, and a native of Ohio. Six children were the issue of this union, viz.: James B. (married, a farmer in Mill Township), Henry W., Rufus D., Charles E., Tecumseh and Winfield Scott. Mr. and Mrs. Westhafer hold memberships in the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Westhafer is a School Director, and in politics he is a Democrat.

J. C. WILKINS, lumberman and contractor for railroad timber, Uhrichsville, is a brother of Hon. Wilkins, and a native of the Buckeye State. He was born November 29, 1844, in Marysville, Union County, and received his educa. tion in the graded school in the same place. He chose and followed for several years merchandising as an occupation, clerking in a dry goods store in Marys. ville. In 1870, he came to Uhrichsville, and opened in the same business (dry goods) in company with his brother, continuing with success until 18-19, since which time he has engaged in his present business. Our subject was united in marriage, 1873, in Putnam County, Ohio, with Nanie A., daughter of Rev. H. S. Bradley, of the Central Ohio Conference. This union has been blessed with but one child-Eugene. Mr. Wilkins is a Democrat in politics, and has been financially successful. Mrs. Wilkins is a consistent Christian, and they are among Uhrichsville's best citizens.

HON. BERIAH WILKINS, present Congressman from the Sixteenth District of Ohio, Uhrichsville, was born in Union County, Ohio, July 10, 1846. He is a son of A. F. and H. J. (Stuart) Wilkins, both natives of Now York, and of Scotch and Irish descent. His father was a surveyor and civil engineer, and one of the early settlers of Union County; for many years he was proprietor of the hotel at Marysville, the county seat of Union County, Ohio. Beriah received a common school education in the graded school, and, at the ago of eleven, he entered the list of newsboys in Marysville, and often sat up after night blacking the gentlemen's boots at his father's hotel, earning many dollars in this way. At the age of fourteen he became a clerk in a store, remaining two years. When sixteen years of age, he formed a partnership with John C. Hanover, in the hardware and stove trade, under the firm name of Hanover & Wilkins, the former remaining in Cincinnati, and our subject at tending to the store. In 1864, the partnership was dissolved, the firm selling out. September, 1865, he, with his brother James C., and A. J. Sterling as a silsnt partner, engaged in the dry goods business in Marysville, each of the brothers borrowing of their father the sum of $1,500, which they paid back in two years. In 1869, Mr. Wilkins sold his interest in the store and came to Uhrichsville, where, with the company of A. J. Sterling, he organized the Farmers' and Merchants' Bank (now known as the Farmers' and Merchants' National Bank), of this place, Mr. Sterling becoming President, and Mr. Wilkins, Cashier, which positions they held several years. In 1.879, Mr. Wilkins sold his interest to W. B. Thompson, and was elected the same year to the Ohio State Senate. In politics, he is a Democrat. Up to this time his energies have been devoted to his business, and already his financial career is a success. He is the owner of 500 acres of valuable land near Uhrichsville. In the public enterprises of this place he. has been very active, helping materially to build up the town. He has served as a member of the Town Council and of the Board of Education of Uhrichsville. In 1882, he was chosen as standard bearer of his party in the Sixteenth District Congressional contest against A. B. Clark, and was elected by a large majority, running largely ahead of his ticket. In October, 1870, Mr. Wilkins was united in marriage with Miss Emma. daughter of John Robinson, a pioneer of Union County and a leading citizen.

G. W. WOODBORNE, dentist, Uhrichsville, was born in Carroll County. Ohio, July 11, 1843, and is a son of E. S. and Ann (Roudebush) Woodborne.

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the former a native of England, and the latter of Pennsylvania, and of German and Holland Dutch descent. The former was Sheriff of Harrison County, Ohio, for two terms, and is among the leading citizens there. Our subject received his education at the graded schools of Cadiz, Ohio, and during the rebellion, enlisted, in 1862, in the army and served for three months, re- enlisting in 1863 in the independent cavalry, which was afterward called the Thir teenth Cavalry, Company B. He was Third Duty-Sergeant. On July 30, 1861, he received at Petersburg a gunshot wound in the :head, fracturing the skull and causing a piece to come out. The flesh then formed a gristle, which acts as a protection. He also received a slight wound in the leg. After the war, he went to Harrison County, Ohio; was elected County Recorder, and served six years in that capacity. He was subsequently Clerk of the village of Scio for one term, also was Deputy Sheriff during his father's last term; was appointed by Judge Bostwick. He commenced the study of dentistry in Cadiz, while he was Recorder, and in 1868 entered the office of Dr. J. W. Scott, to study. He was admitted to practice by the State Board of Dental Examiners, at Columbus, Ohio: also took a medical course of two years in the office of Dr. Snider, and commenced practice in Harrison County, Ohio, where he continued for three years. In January, 1878, he removed to Uhrichsville, and opened his present rooms, where he enjoys a leading practice in the town, and is meeting with good success. In 1869, he was married to Julia, daughter of Dr. J. W. Scott, his former preceptor, a prominent dentist at Cadiz. This union has been blessed with one child-Edwin S. Dr. Woodborne is a member of the G. A. R.; in politics is a Republican; is also a member of the Town Council.

T. R. WOODBORNE, dealer in stoves and tinware, Dennison, was born in Harrison County, Ohio, July 12, 1846, and is a son of E. S. and Ann (Raudebush) Woodborne, the latter a native of Pennsylvania, the former of England, who came to America when about eight years old. By occupation he was a blacksmith. He served at one time two terms as High Sheriff of Harrison County, of which he was a pioneer and citizen. His three children are residents of Tuscarawas County, T. R being the youngest. The latter received his education in the district schools of his township, and also attended Scio College. He chose the occupation of a tinner. In 1863, he enlisted in defense of his country in Company F, Ninety-eighth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served until the close of the rebellion. He was with Sherman in his grand march to the sea, and participated in some of the hot engagements under his valorous commander. He came to Uhrichsville in 1869; clerked for his brother for six years; then removed to Dennison, where he embarked in his present venture, in which he has been successful. He was married, in 1873, to Josette, daughter of Joseph Cresap. She was a native of the Sunny South. Mr. and Mrs. Woodborne have two children-Beulah and Bervl. Mrs. Woodborne is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Her husband, in politics, is a Republican. He is a member of the Town Council, and also serves as Township Trustee.

SYLVANUS WRIGHT, farmer, P. O. Uhrichsville, was born in Monroe Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, in 1839. His father, Sylvanus Wright, was born in Delaware County, N. Y., in 1806, and died in 1874. He was of English and German extraction, by occupation a farmer, and settled in Ohio at an early day. Our subject's mother is also a native of New York, born December 10, 1801, and is still hale and hearty, able to perform her housework, and to work in the garden. Her maiden name was Desire Hayes. Their family consisted of one son and two daughters, namely, Sylvauus, our subject; Emerella, wife of James I. Livingston, farmer; and Samantha, widow

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of Thomas Cox, who died in the army. Our subject was married, May 12, 1859, to Sarah, daughter of Job Gatchell. She was born in Harrison County. Ohio, in 1839, and is the third child of a family of eighteen. Mr. Wright has a family of twelve children, their names as follows: Mary E., born February 11, 1860, wife of William Simpson, carpenter in Dennison, Ohio; Rebecca J., June 15, 1861, wife of William West, farmer in Harrison County. Ohio; Rachel A., October 8, 1862; David E., June 10, 1864; Milo H., November 20, 1865; Rosellie, April 6, 1861; Jams A.. November 22,1869; William E.. July 28, 1871; Ora C., March 11, 1873; Addie F.. October 22, 1874: John I., October 22, 1876, and Oliver B., November 22, 1879. Mr. and Mrs. Wright are members of the Disciple Church, in which the former is Deacon, and Superintendent of the Sabbath School. In politics, he is a Republican. and is at present serving as School Director. During the late civil war, he was a member of the Forty-third Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company H. and erved nine months.

THOMAS WRIGHT. Railroad Agent for the Pan Handle Company, Dennison, was born in Ireland March, 1847 and is a son of David and B. J. (Kanney) Wright. Our subject came to America when a mere lad, and re ceived his education in the common schools of New Brighton, Penn., where he worked in the railroad shops and learned the blacksmith's trade. He came to Dennison in 1866, and worked at his trade until 1880, when he was appointed Freight and Ticket Agent for the P., C. & St. L. R. R. He has been a member of the Town Council of Dennison for three years, and Treasurer of the School Board for nine years. He was married, in 1807, to Katherine, a daughter of James Carmody; she is a native of Connecticut, and of Irish descent. To this union were born the following children-Mary, Elizabeth. James. David. Thomas and Katherine. Mr. Wright is the owner of a neat and substantial residence in Dennison. He is a Democrat in politics, and in business has been generally successful.

GEORGE M. WYNE. Few men have worked or been in more places than the subject of this sketch. He was born in Baltimore, Md., December 7, 1816, and is a son of Jacob and Ann (Cook), the former a native of New York. of German descent, the latter a native of New Jersey, and of English descent. The former was a cooper by trade. Our subject was educated at Baltimore, Md.. and chose the occupation of machinist, serving the regular apprentice ship. He worked in Virginia six months; was in Baltimore for one summer; thence went to Washington, D. C., and worked in the nave yards six months, again working in Baltimore for three years; then in Philadelphia, Penn., for two,years; thence to Havana, Cuba; from there to New Orleans, after which he returned to Baltimore, and remained seven years. He then obtained a position as engineer on the Virginia & Tennessee Railroad, after which he returned to Baltimore, and worked at his trade till 1801; he then went on the railroad as engineer for a short time; thence to Richmond, Va., from there to North Carolina, then to South Carolina, returning to Baltimore main. He was always able to secure good paying positions. On leaving Baltimore. he went to the Bahama Islands; thence to Havana, Cuba, and then back to Baltimore, Md. He has made three trips to Cuba. After his return to Baltimore, he went to Pennsylvania, where he was Engineer; then back to Baltimore; thence to Wheeling, Va.; finally coming to Dennison. Ohio, and commenced work for the Pan Handle Railroad Company, where be has remained a longer period than in any other place. He has been successful, financially, and is the owner of a comfortable residence in Dennison. In politics, he is a member of the National Party. He is serving his third year as member of Dennison Town Council. He and wife are members of the Episcopal Church. of

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which he is Senior Warden and Treasurer. He was married, in 1848, to Mary Kerkham, by whom there has been a family of four children-Anna E., May C., Clara V. and Alice E.

SAMUEL YANT, farmer and stock-dealer, P. O. Uhrichsville, was born in Monroe Township, Carroll Co., Ohio, March 29, 1832. He is a son of Samuel and Susanna (Runyan) Yant, natives of Pennsylvania, and of Dutch descent. The former was a life-long farmer. Our subject's grandfather, John Yant, served seven years in the Revolutionary war; was engaged in one battle where the company numbered 114 men, of whom only twelve remained at the close of the engagement, who only saved themselves by swimming across a stream. The subject of this sketch was reared on a farm, receiving a common school education. and chose the occupation of farming, which he has since continued with success. He worked land to secure a start, and is now owner of a well-improved farm of eighty-three acres of land, all under a high state of cultivation, due to his own unaided exertions. He also deals in stock. The maternal grandparents of our subject were very early settlers of this county. Reuben Runyan. his grandfather, was one of Col. Williams' sol diers, and took part in the Indian massacre at Gnadenhutten. He was also in the war of 1812. Our subject was married, March 4, 1854, to Eliza Jane Heavilen, who was born in Harrison County, Ohio. Her parents were natives of Pennsylvania, of Dutch descent. Eight children were born to this union, viz.: Lucinda V., Anna G. (deceased), Martha J., Minnie B., H. F., J. W., T. S. M. and E. H. Mr. and Mrs. Yant were members of the M. P. Church. Mrs. Yant died in 1871. Our subject is a Democrat, is also a member of the Knights of Pythias, in which society he has taken all the degrees.

J. W. YEAGLEY, attorney at law, Dennison, was born in Jefferson County. Ohio, September 12, 1843. He is a son of John and Sarah (Ramsey) Yeagley, the former a native of Pennsylvania, of German descent, the latter a native of Ohio, and of Irish ancestry. Our subject attended the common schools of his native county, and was always an apt pupil, naturally inclined to literary pursuits. At the age of twelve, he had attained such proficiency in his studies that he could have obtained a teacher's certificate. When quite young, he commenced to teach school, and continued doing so for ten years. He was so successful, that for about half of the time he was retained at Pleas ant Hill School. in Pekin, Jefferson County. During the whole ten years, he only taught at five different schools; be was three years Superintendent of the Irondale Public Schools. He devoted his leisure time in this period to the study of law, which he determined to make his profession; by getting up early in the mornings and studying late at nights, he made considerable progress in this study, and soon was ready to enter a law office, as a student of Blackstone. He studied under Mr. W. A. Owesney, a leading attorney of Steubenville. and was admitted to practice in the courts of Ohio, in the fall of 1873, and in the United States Courts on -March 21, 1880. While a student, he was noted as being an indefatigable reader, and having a remarkably retentive memory. Finding Dennison to be a growing and promising new town, without an attorney, 1Hr. Yeagley settled here April 13, 1874, and from the first took a leading position among the practicing attorneys at the Tuscarawas County bar, and now enjoys a lucrative and increasing business. He was Mayor of Dennison for two terms, and filled the office in a highly credit able manner to himself, and satisfactorily to his fellow-citizens. Mr. Yeagley is a gentleman of superior literary attainments; and has read most of the standard authors on all leading subjects, both modern and ancient; he has a fine library, in which he spends most of his leisure time, studying and reading. He is a great lover of poetry. and can quote readily from most. all the

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standard poets. He is an excellent Bible scholar, and has for several years. been the popular teacher of a large Bible class in the Dennison Presbyterian Sunday school. Mr. Yeagley is pleasant and affable, an entertaining conversationalist, an impressive, fluent and forcible public speaker, and one who seldom forgets a face. He is a successful business man, cautious yet unerring in his calculations, and has never made a business failure in his life. What he possesses financially has been made by his own energy and perseverance. He has also taken an active part in everything that tended to promote the prosperity of the citizens of Dennison. He was one of the organizers of the Dennison Coal Company, an important and prominent enterprise of the community. He is a stockholder and director in the Farmers' and Merchants' National Bank of Uhrichsville, Ohio. He was married, in 1876, to Miss Maggie A: daughter of Mr. John C. Robertson, a wealthy and highly respected citizen of Jefferson County. This marriage has been blessed with three children -Sadie C., Emma R. and Bessie. Mrs. Yeagley is a member of the Dennison Presbyterian Church, and is an amiable and devoted Christian lady. Mr. Yeagley takes great interest in political matters, but never aspired to any office. His learning, integrity and ability, however, would fit him to discharge the dutles of any public position in which he might be placed by his party or friends. His character is above reproach, and he numbers among his friends all those who have the pleasure of his acquaintance. He is devotedly attached to his wife and family, and spends the happiest part of his life in his home.

JAMES R. YEAGLEY, one of the firm of Yeagley & Bro., dealers in boots and shoes and gents' furnishing goods, North Center street, Dennison. was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, August 17, 1843. He is a son of John and Sarah (Ramsey) Yeagley, the former a carpenter by trade. Our subject learned the trade of his father, and came to Dennison, where he worked as carpenter and contractor with great success, often employing from ten to twenty men. He built a large number of the houses in Dennison. In 1816, he became engaged in his present business on North Center street, and owns his business rooms. The firm also owns a store in Lorain, Ohio, the brother of our subject having charge of it. Mr. James R. Yeagley was married in Dennison, 1876, to Linda, daughter of Joseph Healea, whose sketch appears in this volume. Mr. and Mrs. Yeagley have two children-Alice V. and Raymond Roy. Mrs. Yeagley is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Uhrichsville. In politics, the former is a Democrat. He has been Councilman of Dennison; is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and also of I. O. O. F., charter member of Encampment No. 198. and the subordinate Lodge No. 389. Our subject is the owner of two houses and lots, and his neat, substantial residence on Grant street, valued at $4,000. In 1861, he enlisted, during the late rebellion, in Company G, Second Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served until the close of the war. September 20, 1863, he and the whole division were taken prisoners by the enemy, and confined in Libby, Belle Isle, Danville, Andersonville, Charleston and Florence, S. C., Prisons. He suffered all the horrors of the rebel prisons eighteen months. He was in several large battles, among others Ivy Mountains, Ky., Perryville, Stone River, Hoover's Gap, and Chickamauga campaign, under Gen. Buell and Gen. Rosecrans. He received several scratches from the bullets of the rebels. Lawyer Yeagley, of Dennison, whose biography appears in this work is a brother of our subject.

DENTON YOUNG, foreman of the carpenter shops of the Pan Handle Railroad Company, Uhrichsville, Ohio, was born in Harrison County, Ohio. September 2, 1832. He is a son of Denton and Elizabeth (Devolt) Young, natives of New York and Virginia respectively. The father was a farmer and

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stock-dealer, and our subject was reared on a farm. receiving a subscription school education in the log schoolhouse. He chose the carpenter's trade as his occupation, which he learned in Port Washington. Ohio, with Mathias Ginther, serving three years. He then worked at his trade for ten years: then worked as a bridge carpenter for one year for the Pan Handle Railroad Company. He came to Dennison, May 14, 1865, and helped to build the railroad shops. He was appointed foreman of the carpenter shops soon after the big strike, in February, 1874, and has occupied this position ever since. In 1854, he was married to Nancy A., a daughter of Richard Carr, a prominent farmer of Tuscarawas County, Ohio. To them were born the following children: Mary, wife of W. P. Thompson, an engineer on railroad in the South; Emma J., at home: Etta, wife of George Oliver, a painter in Uhrichsville, Ohio; Fannie S., a teacher in the Uhrichsville Union Schools; W. V., partner in the firm of Mazurie & Young, confectioners in Uhrichsville; and C. D., at home.

DANIEL ZIMMERMAN, proprietor of daily Meat Market, Dennison, was born in Auburn Township, this county and State, September 7, 1846. His parents, Daniel and Susanna (Buhller) Zimmerman (both deceased),were natives of Switzerland, coming to this county in 1833, the former pursuing farming for an occupation. Our subject is the fifth child in a family of eleven children, five sons and six daughters, all of whom are living. He was married, July 22, 1877, to Phebe W. Eckert, who was born in this county in 1851. She is a daughter of Charles and Caroline (Barnhart) Eckert residents of Auburn Township, the former a merchant, who came to Tuscarawas County in 1833. Mr. Zimmerman was a resident of Pittsburgh for five years, after which he came here and engaged iu his present business, which he has followed since 1872. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. He owns property in Dennison, where he is a leading citizen.