666 - HISTORY OF UNION COUNTY BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. ISHMAEL ARMINTROUT, farmer, P. O. Byhalia. The subject of this sketch was born in Rockingham County, Va., December 25, 1823, and when twelve years of age, with his parent,, Jacob and Fanny Armintrout, he went to Indiana, where they, however, remained but a short. time. From thence they came to Montgomery County, Ohio, where they located two years, And for the year following lived in Madison County. They subsequently went to Franklin County, where they remained until their decease. Of a family of nine children, five are now living, viz.: Gideon, Martha, Clara, Ishmael and Jemima. On June 6, 1846, our subject was united in marriage in Franklin to Miss L. S. Warner, who was born May 21, 1836, in Chenango County, N. Y. County daughter of Stephan and Hannah (deceased) Warner, now of Franklin County, Ohio. To them have been born ten children-Lucy M. (deceased), Henrietta F. Jacob S., Delilah J., Addison O., Martha, Albert J., Henry G., Isadora, and Clara E. In the spring of 1869, with his family, he came to Washington Township, Union County, and for three years located near Byhalia; he then moved to the western portion of Washington Township, where he now resides. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and the owner of 140 acres of land in a good state of cultivation. JOSEPH C. BALDWIN, farmer, P. O. Mt. Victory, Hardin County, Ohio, was born in Stark County, Ohio, July 3, 1833; his parents were Roswell and Martha Baldwin, his father a native of Connecticut and his mother of Virginia. They settled in Stark County at an early day. When fifteen years of age, with his parents, he came to Logan County, where. they remained until 1871, in which year they came to Washington Township, Union County. On September 24, 1857, he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah S. Elliott, who was born November 29, 1833; she is a daughter of Samuel and Martha Elliott. To them have been born five children, three of whom are still living-Mary E., Martha M. and Charles R. In February, 1871, he came to Union County and settled in Washington Township, where he now resides. He has served as School Director and is a member and an Elder of the Friends Society. On September 24, 1882, their silver wedding was celebrated, when Mrs. Baldwin, who has been an invalid for eight years, became the recipient of many valuable presents. They have a large circle of friends and acquaintances, with whom they are quite popular. Mr. Baldwin is the owner of fifty-six and one-half Acres of land. NATHAN M. BALDWIN, junior member of the firm of G. J. Baldwin & Co., Byhalia, was born May 17, 1844, in Champaign County, Ohio. He is a son of Lewis C. Baldwin (deceased) WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP. - 667 and Ann Baldwin. When about ten years of age, with his parents, he came to York Township, Union County. He received a common-school education. On September 15, 1869, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary A. Cahill, daughter of Clement Cahill (deceased) and Martha Cahill, of Washington Township. The fruits of this union are two children-William W. and Howard O. In connection with his mercantile trade, he is at present also engaged in agricultural pursuits. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and the owner of forty acres of land. In March, 1865, he enlisted in Company D, One Hundred and Ninety-second Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Army of the Cumberland, and received an honorable discharge in September of the same year. He has served as Justice of the Peace in Washington Township. GOULD J. BALDWIN, senior member, was born December 23, 1847, in Champaign County, Ohio. Like his brother, when a boy, he came to Union County with his parents. On July 21, 1870, he married Miss Louisa O. Southard, daughter of Ely B. and Jane Southard. They have one child-Otway. For twelve years, he has been engaged in the mercantile business. As a firm, they are courteous and obliging to their patrons, and always aim to give satisfaction. They deal in dry goods and general merchandise, such as is usually kept in a country store. O. BIRD, farmer, P. O. Mt. Victory, Hardin County, Ohio, was born in New York State October 21, 1817. When two years of age, with his parents, James and Mary Bird, he came to Cuyahoga County, Ohio, where they remained until he was perhaps twelve years of age. They then came to Logan County, where they located until the spring of 1839, when they came to Washington Township, Union County. They endured the usual hardships and self-denials which are incident to pioneer life. Of a family of six children, three are now living, viz., Gorum, William and Albert. In May, 1849, our subject was united in marriage to Arcadilla Scott, daughter of James and Margaret Scott, early settlers of Champaign County ; she is a distant relative of the late Gen. Winfield Scott. This union has been blessed with six children Sarah M., Caroline, Emeline, Dellie, Darwin S. and John W. deceased). He has served as Justice of the Peace of Washington Township for six years , and as Trustee several years. He is a member of the Baptist Church and the owner of 146 acres of land. ELI BOLEN, blacksmith, Byhalia. The subject of this sketch was born in Adams County, Ohio, October 17, 1847; he is a son of Alexander Bolen and Lydia Bolen, the former at present residing at Bellefontaine, Logan County. When five years of age, with his parents, he came to Union County. On April 17, 1870, in Hardin County, he was united in marriage to Miss Lucinda McCall, daughter of Thomas and Judith McCall, of Hardin County. To them have been born two children- Ivery L., born February 11, 1874, and Coral W., born March 30, 1871, died May 10, 1879. In 1870, Mr. Bolen engaged in blacksmithing in Logan County, and continued the same several years. In April, 1879, he located at Byhalia, this county. He does general blacksmithing. and being a first-class workman, gives entire satisfaction to his patrons. He has been abundantly successful in business, owing principally to his industry and good management. He and wife are both members of the M. E. Church. NATHAN BURNSIDE. farmer, P. O. Byhalia. The subject of this sketch was born in Logan County, Ohio, December 4, 1817. His parents were Alexander and Elizabeth Burnside, who came from Virginia, and settled in Logan County at an early day. He has seen and endured much of pioneer life. On April 2, 1840, in Logan County, he married Miss Sarah McGee, daughter of William and Jane McGee (now deceased), of Logan County. To them have been born eight children, six of whom are still living, viz.: Alexander W., William M., Samuel G., Lewis C., Mary J. and Elizabeth E. In 1843, he came to Union County, and for eighteen months located in Washington Township, on a tract of land where he now resides. He subsequently spent a short time in Iowa, Indiana and Logan County, Ohio, but in 1847 or 1848 returned to Washington Township. He has served as School Director, and is a member of the Baptist Church. As an agriculturist, he has met with good success, being a man of industrious and economical habits. He is the owner of 143 acres of land. ENOS CAHILL, farmer, P. O. Byhalia. The subject of this sketch was born in Tuscarswas County, Ohio, March 17, 1829. He is a son of William and Rebecca Cahill. On August 1, 1849, in Tuscarawas County, he married Miss Isabel Martin, who was born September 3, 1827; she is a daughter of James and Jane Martin, now deceased. By this union there has been an issue of ten children-Rebecca J., Alexander, Mary M., William J., Susannah, Martha, Joseph H., Alpheretta, John E. and one died in infancy. In the autumn of 1868, with his family, he came to Union County, and settled in Washington Township, at Byhalia, where he now resides. As an agriculturist, he has been successful, owing to his industry and good management. In March, 1865, he enlisted in the Eighteenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Army of the Cumberland, and continued in the service until the following October. He has served as Assessor and Trustee of Washington Township, and is the owner of ninety-four acres of land in a good state of cultivation. ALFRED DAVIS. hardware merchant, Byhalia. The subject of this sketch was born October 20, 1836, in Union County, Ohio ; he is a son of Ebenezer Davis (deceased) and Mary Davis, early settlers of Union County. In August, 1861, he enlisted in the Thirty-first Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Army of the Cumberland, and continued in the service until September of 668 - HISTORY OF UNION COUNTY. the following year. On March 8, 1863, he was united in marriage to Miss Melvina L. Pinney daughter of Horace and Christena (deceased) Pinney. They have two children-Minnie and Elbert. Prior to his engaging in the hardware and grocery business, he engaged in farming, with the exception of one year spent in the mercantile business at Ridgeway. Hardin County In March, 1882, he located in Byhalia. He is a gentleman of a pleasant disposition, and commodating to his patrons. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. society, and of the Methodist Episcopal Church. VALENTINE DEAR, farmer, P. O. Mount Victory, Hardin County, was born in Baden, Germany, in April, 1823. His parents were Jacob and Frances Dear. He was reared to man's estate on a farm, and in his youth received but a meager education. In October, 1844, he was united in matrimony to Miss Margaret Rostetter. By this union there has been an issue of nine children, of whom eight are now living, viz.: Jonas, Theresa, Bertha, Felix, Sarah, Anne Mary and Peter. In 1866, with his family, he emigrated to America, came to Union County, settled in Washington Township. He is industrious, and the owner of 105 acres of land. JONATHAN C. FIELDS, farmer, P. O. Richwood, was born in Logan County, Ohio, October 26, 1818. His parents were Robert and Susan Fields, early settlers of Logan County. Of a family of eight children seven are yet living, viz. : Jonathan C., Jefferson C., Andrew J. Robert, Barbara, Lucinda and Charlotte. Our subject was in his youth trained to the pursuits of farming, and received the rudiments of education in a district school. On February 18, 1841 he was united in matrimony with Miss Elizabeth J. Atha, daughter of Thomas and Abigail Atha of whom we have made mention in another portion of this work. To them have been born ten children, viz. : Mary A., Susannah, Melissa J., Easrum, Jasper N., James R., Emma O., Levi C., Thomas J. and Sarah E., the latter two of whom are deceased. In March, 1850, Mr. Fields settled in the eastern portion of Washington Township, this county. on the farm at present a occupied by him. He owns 108 acres of land, and is a member of the Methodist Protestant Church. JEHU GRAY, farmer, P. O. Byhalia, was born March 11, 1827, in Champaign County, Ohio. His parents were John and Ellen Gray, natives of Virginia, and early settlers of Champaign County. Of his father's family of six children two are now living-Jehu and Louisa. In his youth, Jehu received a fair English education, by means of which he was enabled for several years to teach school. On June 25, 1849, in Champaign County, he married Lydia Miller, daughter of John and Margaret Miller, of Champaign County. By her he had three children - John L., Aaron E. and Emma, the latter two of whom are deceased. Mrs. Gray died January 16, 1866, and on March 21, 1867, he married Miss Johanna Stalder, daughter of Casper and, Mary Stalder, of York Township, this county. To them have been born one child-Howard E. In the spring of 1852, Mr. Gray came to Union County, and settled in Washington Township. For nine years he has served as a Commissioner of Union County, and for many years as Clerk of Washington Township. He discharged the duties of said offices faithfully and creditably. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. and F. & A. M. societies, and the owner of 343 acres of land. HENRY H. GREEN (deceased) was born May 21, 1814. He was reared to man's estate on a farm, and received a common school education, and for perhaps twelve years taught school. For his first wife he married Sarah Ellis, by whom he had one child (deceased). He was again married, on November 4, 1851, to Miss Lydia F. Lukens, an estimable lady and daughter of Jesse and Beulah Lukens, of Logan County, Ohio. By this union there was an issue of seven children, six of whom are now living-John L., Henry S., Ellis, William B., Sylvia A and Angeline. About the year 1850, he settled in Washington Township, this county, where his widow now resides. He served as Trustee of Washington Township, and was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was a kind and loving father and an indulgent husband, and departed this life January 28, 1870. He left to his widow 161 acres of land. JAMES D. HAINES, farmer, P. O. Byhalia, was born April 2,1832, in Champaign County, Ohio; his parents were Allan and Sarah Haines, natives of Virginia, and among the first settlers of Champaign County. His father was a soldier of the war of 1812 with Great Britain, Of a large family of children, four are now living-James D., Jonathan, Harvey M. and Hope. In December, 1860, our subject married Keziah Stamats, daughter of John Stamats, of York Township, this county, and by her had one child-Cyrus N. She died in 1863, and in 1865 he married Rhoda Speck, by whom he had two children-Aggie M. and Aaron C. (deceased). She died in 1875. For his third wife, he married, in March, 1877, Elizabeth Martin, widow of the late Luther Martin, of Union County, and daughter of Casper and Mary Stalder, of York Township, this county. By her he has one child-Sylvia J. In the spring of 1859, he came to, Union County and settled in Washington Township. He has served as Treasurer of Washington to Township one year. He is the owner of 308 acres of land, and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. WILLIAM M. HAINES, farmer and pike contractor, P. O. Byhalia, was born in Champaign County, Ohio, February 20, 1841, and is a son of Jonathan Haines and Mary Haines (deceased) his father now residing at Byhalia, this county. When three years of age, with his parents, he, came to Union County, and in his youth received a fair English education. On June 4, 1864, he was united in marriage to Miss Margaret J. McPeck, who was born July 27, 1844, in Har- WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP. - 669 rison County, Ohio. She is a daughter of William H. and Elizabeth McPeck, of York Township, this county, whose biography appears in this work. They have two children, viz.: George M., born June 24, 1870, and Mary E., born May 28, 1872. In August, 1862, he enlisted in the First Battalion Ohio Sharp-Shooters, Army of the Cumberland. On November 8, 1864, he was taken prisoner at Kingston, Ga., by the confederates, and was subsequently confined in nine different Southern prisons. At the close of the war he was exchanged, and was honorably discharged from the service July 12, 1865. In connection with his farming, Mr. Haines is also engaged in building pike roads by contract. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and for eight years has been a local minister. He is at present filling the office of Trustee of Washington Township. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. Lodge, and the owner of 128 acres of land. CALEB F. HAINES, farmer, P.O. Byhalia. The subject of this sketch was born February 20, 1845, in Union County, Ohio. He is a son of Joshua B. Haines (deceased) and Mary Haines, of this county. About the year 1840, his parents came to Union County and settled in Washington Township, where his father died August 17, 1882. They were the parents of seven children--Caleb F., Margaret, Lydia J., Fannie L., Rebecca, James H. and Sarah A., the latter five of whom are deceased. On January 6, 1867, our subject was united in marriage to Miss Margaret D. Miller, who was born November 28, 1849; she was a daughter of Thomas and Delilah Miller, whose biography appears in this work. To them have been born four children, viz Aaron L., born April 19, 1869; Milton B., born September 24, 1872; George F., born March 22, 1878, and Josephine, born June 5, 1882. Mr. and Mrs. Haines are both members of the M. P. Church. In March, 1865, he enlisted in the Eighteenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and continued in the service until the following October. He is a member of the F. & A. M. society, and the owner of about 160 acres of land. JOHN HARRIMAN, farmer, P. O. Byhalia. The subject of this sketch was born May 21, 1827, in Harrison County, Ohio. His parents were Simpkin and Sarah Harriman. When about sixteen years of age, with them he came to Washington Township, this county. From his youth up he has been engaged in farming. On August 28, 1862, he was united in marriage to Miss Rachel Thornton, who was born in 1834; she was a daughter of Jesse and Nancy Thornton, early settlers of Union County. To them have been born five children, viz.: Caleb F., born November 15, 1853; Rebecca J., born May 12, 1855; Mary M., born September 11, 1862; Hannah K., born December 12, 1868, and Harvey A., born January 31, 1874. As an agriculturist, Mr. Harriman has been successful, having comparatively little with which to start in life. He is at present serving as Trustee of Washington Township, and for twenty years has been engaged in auctioneering. He is the owner of ninety-five acres of land, and is recognized as one of the thrifty agriculturists of Washington Township. GEORGE HARRIMAN, farmer, P. O. Byhalia. The subject of this sketch was born in Harrison County, Ohio, July 19,1837. His parents were Simpkin and Sarah Harriman. When six years old, with his parents, he came to Washington Township, Union County, where his parents settled. Of a family of twelve children, nine are now living, viz.: Amos, John, Ezra, Ellen, Martha, Joshua, George, Rebecca and Ruth. In April, 1861, he enlisted in the Thirty first Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Army of the Cumberland, and participated in the battles of Chickamauga, Lookout Mountain, Mission Ridge, Resaca, Murfreesboro, Kenesaw Mountain, siege of Atlanta, Goldsboro, Kingston, N. C., and numerous other engagements. He was honorably discharged in July, 1865. On July 4, 1868, he married Miss Mary C. Moffitt, who was born in April, 1846, in Champaign County, Ohio; she is a daughter of Nathan Moffitt (deceased), and Lucy A. Moffitt. To them have been born five children-Flavilla, James S., Donna M., Frankie J. and William H. (deceased). Mr. Harriman is a member of the I. O. O. F. society, and of the Grand Army of the Republic, and the owner of seventy acres of land. He has served as Assessor of Washington Township. ROBERT HICKS, farmer, P. O. Byhalia. The subject of this sketch was born in England December 26, 1825. When twelve years of age, with his parents, Thomas and Catherine Hicks, he emigrated to America, and came to Knox County, Ohio, where they remained until their decease. Our subject was reared to manhood on a farm, and received but a limited education. On September 27, 1853, in Knox County, he married Miss Eunice Thompson, who was born January 22, 1834, she was a daughter of Asa and Anne Thompson, of Knox County. By her he had nine children-Mary L., George H., Maria L., Salona E., Anna C., Ida J., John, Hattie B. and Bertha C. She departed this life February 17, 1879, loved and honored by all who knew her. In the fall of 1864, with his family, Mr. Hicks came to Washington Township, this county, and settled where he now resides. He is a member of the Baptist Church, and the owner of ninety-eight acres of land. MATTHEW LINGREL, farmer, P. O. Byhalia. The subject of this sketch was born in Logan County, Ohio, November 25, 1825, and is a son of Jeremiah Langrel (deceased) and Eleanor Lingrel; his father was a native of Virginia, and his mother of Pennsylvania. In 1837, with them he came to Washington Township, this county. On March 21, 1850, in Marion County, he was united in marriage to Miss Martha Essex, a daughter of James and Ellen Essex, of Marion County ; to them have been born eight children, of whom five are yet living, viz.: Louis 670 - HISTORY OF UNION COUNTY. M., Alice, John H., Newton H. and Reed. For twelve years, he has served as Justice of the Peace in Washington Township; he has also served as Clerk and Trustee of the township. Mr. Lingrel is one of the self-made men of whom Union County may well be proud, for, according to his own statements, he commenced life with but comparatively little, and he is at present the owner of a fine farm of 370 acres. He is a member of the I. O. O. F Lodge, and resides at his home in Byhalia. WILLIAM MACOUBREY, farmer, P. O. Richwood. The subject of this sketch was born in Ireland March 2, 1825, and is a son of William and Mary A. Macoubrey. He married in Ireland Miss Jane Mulligan, a daughter of James and Esther Mulligan. To them have been born three children-Mary A., born December 29, 1846: George A., born January 4, 1852; and William J., deceased. In 1857, with his family he emigrated to America, and by the way of New York came to Union County, Ohio. After living in several different parts of Union County, he finally, in the fall of 1873, settled in the southeastern portion of Washington Township. He is a man of industrious and economical habits, which have secured for him success. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and the owner of fifty acres of land. JAMES W. MAHAFFEY, druggist, Byhalia. The subject of this sketch was born in Union County, Ohio, January 15, 1853. His parents were James and Matilda (deceased) Mahaffey, of Liberty Township, this county. He received a good English education. In the spring of 1879, he entered into the drug business at Newton, this county, where he remained until May, 1881, in which year he moved to Byhalia. He has established a good trade and is meeting with success. On December 25, 1875, he married Miss Allena Haines, daughter of Harvey M and Elmira (deceased) Haines, of Union County. This union has been blessed with two children Wilbur and Maud. He is a member of the F. & A. M. society. BRAYTON A. MARTIN, physician, Byhalia. The subject of this sketch was born in Connecticut February 5, 1836. His parents were Hosea and Beulah Martin. When a youth, he learned the trade of a carpenter and followed the same for several years. In 1863, he came to Union County, York Township, and for a time made his home with his aunt, Mary M. Martin. widow of the late Enos Martin. During the latter portion of 1866, and the beginning of 1867, for five months he attended the Starling Medical College at Columbus, and he again attended it in 1868 and 1869, and graduated in March of the latter year. In July, 1869, he located at Byhalia and began the practice of his profession, where he remained until 1873. He then spent two years in Connecticut. In 1875, he went to Schuyler County, Ill., where he located until 1880, in which year he returned to Byhalia. On December 22, 1873, he married Margaret Wilson, by whom he had one child-Mary Luella. Dr. Martin has been Treasurer of Washington Township; Is a member of the F. & A. M. society, and a physician of merit. JOHN McPECK, farmer, P. O. Byhalia, an aged and venerable citizen of Washington Township, was born in Westmoreland County, Penn., May 11, 1814. His parents were John and Sarah McPeck. In his youth, he learned the trade of stone-cutting and brick-laying, and followed the same for more than twenty years. In 1836, he came to Harrison County, Ohio, where, on August 3, 1843, he was united in marriage to Miss Susannah McAfee, who was born March 3, 1824, in Pennsylvania. She is a daughter of James and Mary McAfee, with whom when three years old, she came to Harrison County. To Mr. and Mrs. McPeck have been born seven children-James B., Orville D., Daniel, Mary T., Sarah M., William D. and Amanda M., the latter two of whom are deceased, In 1852, he came to Union County and settled in Washington Township. Like other early settlers, Mr. McPeck has endured hardships and self-denial. The tract of land on which he settled had perhaps three acres partly cleared; but by his industry and pluck he succeeded in clearing it and to-day we behold it transformed into a good farm of eighty-three acres. He has served as Trustee of Washington Township, and is an ardent member of the Methodist Protestant Church. GEORGE M. McPECK, farmer, P. O. Richwood. The subject of this sketch was born in Harrison County, Ohio, July 19, 1842, and is a son of William H. and Elizabeth McPeck, whose biography appears in this history. When a youth, with his parents, he came to Union County. He received a fair English education and for a short time taught school. In December, 1861, he enlisted in the Eighty-second Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was attached to the army of West Virginia. He participated in the battles of Cross Keys, Cedar Mountain and the second battle of Bull's Run, where he received a wound in the thigh. His regiment was then transferred to the Potomac and took an active part in the field of Gettysburg. He was subsequently transferred to the Army of the Cumberland, Twentieth Corps, and was engaged at Mission Ridge, Lookout Mountain, Resaca, Dallas, Peach Tree Creek, Averysboro, Bentonville and numerous others. In July, 1865, he was honorably discharged from the service. On May 16, 1877, he married Miss Rachel E. Rowe, daughter of David Rowe (deceased) and Catherine Rowe, of Illinois. To them have been born two children, viz.: Winnifred, born October 10, 1878, and Margaret (deceased). He is a member of the F. & A. M. society, and of the Grand Army of the Republic, and the owner of 137 acres of land. THOMAS MILLER, farmer, P. O. Byhalia, an aged pioneer of Washington Township, was born in Champaign County, Ohio, December 17, 1812. His parents were John and Margaret Miller, who emigrated from Virginia to Fayette County, Ohio, in 1804, and remained there a WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP. - 671 short time, when they moved to Champaign County, where they remained until their decease. They were the parents of twelve children, six of whom are now living, viz.: Joshua, Elizabeth, Margaret, Thomas, Rees and David. On March 2, 1837, in Champaign County, our subject married Miss Delila Wade, who was born November 11, 1819, in Champaign County, Ohio; she is a daughter of Garland and Rebecca Wade, natives of Virginia, who settled in Champaign County about the year 1813. By this union there has been an issue of eleven children-Jeremiah, Daniel M., Ellis W., John W., Margaret D., Elizabeth J., Mary E., Mattie L., John J. F., Thomas F. and David E. ; the letter two of whom are deceased. Three of his sone-Jeremiah, David and Daniel were participants in the late war of the rebellion. In the spring of 1846, he came to Union County, and settled in the eastern portion of Washington Township, where he now resides. He has served as Treasurer of Washington Township twenty-five years; is a member of the Methodist Protestant Church, and the owner of a fine farm. GEORGE MILLER, physician, Byhalia. The subject of this sketch was born in Shelby County, Ohio, January 12, 1848, and is a son of William Miller, deceased, and Lucinda Miller. He was reared in Shelby County, and received a fair English education. During the latter portion of 1869, and the beginning of 1870, for five months, he attended the Cincinnati College of Medicine and Surgery, and again attended it in 1872 and 1873, and graduated in March of the latter year. In the fall of 1875, he located at Byhalia, this county. He enjoys a good practice and is meeting with marked success. On July 1, 1880, he was united in marriage to Miss Levine Tallman, who was born October 30, 1847, in Union County; she is a daughter of Thomas W. and Mary Tallman, of Washington Township. They have one son, viz.,. George O., born March 18, 1881. Among his patients, Dr. Miller is quite popular, being an affable and agreeable gentleman, He is a member of the F. & & M. society. ROBERT MOODY (deceased). The subject of this sketch was born in Ireland in 1832. His parents were James and Margaret Moody. He was reared on a farm and received but a rudimentary education. In June, 1853, he married Miss Jane Stewart, who was born in March, 1830, in Ireland, and was a daughter of Samuel and Jane Stewart. By this union there has been an issue of four children-Mary J., born February 20, 1855 ; Robert, born September 18, 1858 ; William D., born February 16, 1861, and George S., born March 15, 1863. In 1861, with his family, he emigrated to America, and came to Union County, Ohio. For several years he lived in York Township, when he came and settled in the southern portion of Washington Township. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and respected in society. To his family he was a devoted father and husband. On December 7, 1864, he fell at Murfreesboro, Tenn., while defending the flag of our Union in the late rebellion. His widow and fatherless children feel their irretrievable loss, but we trust their loss will be his gain. He left to his widow sixty-four acres of land. She is a member of the Presbyterian Church. JESSE MOORE (deceased). The subject of this sketch was born in Perry County, Ohio, October 27, 1817. His parents were George and Rachel Moore, natives of Pennsylvania, who settled in Perry County at an early day. On February 23, 1842, he was united to Miss Jemima Rockhold, who was born July 11, 1825, in Maryland; she is a daughter of William and Ann Rockhold, who came to Muskingum County, Ohio, about the year 1833, where they located several years. Her father having died in Muskingum County, with her mother, she subsequently went to Perry County. In the spring of 1865, with his family, from Perry County our subject came to Union County, and located near Marysville one year, In 1866, he moved to Washington Township, and settled where the widow now resides. He was the father of fourteen children William W., Elizabeth E., Mary A., Susan M., James A., Jonathan A., Jacob H., Ruth L., Jesse F., Alpheus A., Ann J., Matilda H., George W. and Elisha J., the latter two of whom are deceased. To his family he was a devoted husband and father. He departed this life May 7, 1868, respected by all who knew him. He left to his widow, who mourns her irretrievable loss, 100 acres of land. AARON RICHARDSON, farmer, P. O. Mount Victory, Hardin Co., Ohio, was born in Champaign County, Ohio, May 18 1819. His parents were Barnet and Elizabeth Richardson, both natives of Virginia. of a family of twelve children, eight are now living, viz.: Clark, Maria L., Washington G., Joshua, Mary, Elizabeth, Jane and Aaron. From his youth up, our subject has devoted his attention to agriculture, with the exception of ten or twelve years spent at carpenter work. On December 26, 1844, in Marion County, he married Maria T. Topliff, daughter of Horatio and Sarah Topliff, of Mansfield, Conn. By her he has one child, viz., Jasper N. Mrs. Richardson died May 23, 1849, and on December 21, 1856, he was married to Clarinda H. Young, who was born in Logan County, Ohio, in February, 1831; she was daughter of Eli and Nancy Young. To them have been born seven children-Maria T., James C., Benton R., Granville M., Wheeler A., Harriet E. and George W. (deceased). In 1857, he settled in Washington Township, this county. He has seen considerable of pioneer life, and endured many hardships. Mr. and Mrs. Richardson are both members of church ; they have a fine farm of 113 acres, on which are erected good and substantial buildings, making a pleasant home. BENJAMIN ROGERS, farmer and tile manufacturer, P. O. Byhalia, was born in Licking County, Ohio, November 5, 1836. His parents were Michael W. and Mary Rogers. From his 672 - HISTORY OF UNION COUNTY. youth up he has been engaged in farming, In November, 1859, he was united in marriage to Miss Lucy A. Gamble, who was born in Union County, April 21, 1843; she is a daughter of Robert and Annis (deceased) Gamble. This union has been blessed with nine children, viz. : Clara A., Dora E., James R. W., George M., Elenora, Aaron O., Delpha O., Frank B. and Ross, the latter two of whom are deceased. In the fall of 1863, he came from Licking to Union County, and located in Dover Township, until the fall of 1872, when he settled in Washington Township. Besides his farming, he is quite extensively engaged in the manufacture of tile for draining purposes. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. society, and the owner of ninety-six acres of land. SOLOMON SCHERTZER, farmer, P. O. Larue, Marion Co., Ohio, was born in Franklin County, Penn., September 19, 1824. When four years old, with his parents, Emanuel and Eve Schertzer, be came to Stark County, Ohio, where they located seven years. They subsequently came to Ross, Franklin and Union Counties, and finally located in Hardin County, where they remained until their decease, he in 1844, and she in 1864. Of a family of eleven children, five are now living. On April 12, 1845, in Union County, our subject was united in marriage to Miss Lucinda Thornton, daughter of Jesse and Nancy Thornton, who were early settlers of Union County. By this union there has been an issue of eleven children, ten of whom are still living, viz.: Jesse, Sarah J., Lorenzo, Peter, Melissa, Emanuel, Nancy, William, James and Lillie. In 1862, he came from Hardin County and settled in the northern portion of Washington Township, where be now resides. He has been successful in business. He is a member of the church, and the owner of 109 acres of land. SAMUEL SHERWOOD, farmer, P. O. Byhalia, was born in Madison County, Ohio, November 29, 1834, and is a son of Andrew and Irene Sherwood, of Darby Township, Madison County. He has, from his youth up, devoted his attention to farming, and received but a limited education. On March 6, 1856, in Madison County, he married Miss Hester A. Converse, who was born May 5, 1838, in Union County. She was a daughter of Edwin and Louisa Converse. To them have been born six children-Abigail M., Owen E., Elbert E., Esta F., Alfred P. and Louisa L., the latter two of whom are deceased. In the fall of 1863, Mr. Sherwood settled in Washington Township, this county. In the management of his farm, he has everything done in the most orderly and advantageous manner, which has secured for him success. He has served as Treasurer of Washington Township four years, and as Township Trustee and Clerk, and at present officiates as Justice of the Peace. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. Lodge, and the owner of 218 acres of land. JOSEPH SCHMALZ, farmer, P. O. Mount Victory, Hardin Co., Ohio, was born is December, 1823, in Alsace, France (now Germany). His parents were Jacob and Elizabeth Schmalz. From his youth up he has devoted his attention to farming. In November, 1853, he was united in marriage to Miss Josephine Dear, daughter of Jacob and Frances Dear; she was born in March, 1830. By her he has six children, viz.: Christian, Elizabeth C., Mary M., Josephine G., Lucy L. and Caroline. In 1863, he emigrated to America, and by way of New York came to, Ohio. In the autumn of 1863, he settled in the northern portion of Washington. Township, Union County, where he now resides. He is industrious and enterprising, and the owner of 138 acres of land. SOLOMON SIMPSON (deceased). The subject of this sketch was born December 30, 1802, on the Potomac River, in Virginia, and when a mere child, with his parents, Isaac and Susannah Simpson, he came to Licking County, Ohio. In Licking County, he married Eleanor Carlisle. She is a daughter of David and Susanna Carlisle. In August, 1848, with his family, he came to Union County, and settled in Washington Township, on a tract of land at present occupied by his widow. He was the father of thirteen children, of whom nine are now living, viz.: Elizabeth G., Stephen D., William, Deborah, Louisa, Samuel, Daniel, Emily and Sylvester. Mr. Simpson remained on the land settled by him until his decease, in May, 1866. He was a loving husband and indulgent father, and respected by all who knew him, and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. His widow, a venerable and aged lady, still resides on the homestead, and is the owner of fifty acres of land. HARRISON S. STAMATS, farmer, P. O. Byhalia. The subject of this sketch was born in Union County, Ohio, May 20, 1833. He is a son of John Stamats, a pioneer of York Township, this county, whose biography appears in this work. He was reared to man's estate on a farm, and received but a rudimentary education. In 1859, he married Miss Mary Robbins, daughter of Ira A. and Mary Robbins, of Union County, and by her he had one child-Mary, (now deceased). Mrs. Stamats died September 4, 1861, and on January 19, 1862, he was again married, to Miss Hope Haines , a daughter of Allen and Sarah Haines, early settlers of Champaign County. They have four children-Claudia M., Allie E., Atty F. and Frankie. A short time subsequent to his marriage, he settled in Washington Township, where he now resides. Mr. Stamats is a member of the F. & A. M. society, and for twelve years has been Assessor of Washington Township. He has been successful in business, and is the owner of 112 acres of land. JOHN H. TEMPLE, farmer, P. O. Byhalia, wets born in Guernsey County, Ohio, July 1, 1839. His parents are Edward and Peggy Temple, his father being a native of Pennsylvania, WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP. - 673 and his mother of Virginia; they came to Guernsey County at an early day. He was reared to man's estate on a farm, and received but an ordinary English education. On June 10, 1859, in Guernsey County, he married Maria Morrison, who was born June 1, 1839; she is a daughter of Joseph and Theda A. Morrison. To them have born ten children-Margaret, Joseph M., Sarah (deceased), Theda A., Martha, Mary E., John (deceased), Ida D., Harry E. and Frank. In 1864, he came to Franklin County, and located two years, then spent two years in Madison County, and in March, 1868, he came to Union County, and settled in Washington Township, where he still resides. He has served as School Director, and is the owner of forty two and one half acres of land. DAVID L. TUSSING, farmer, P. O. Byhalia. The subject of this sketch was born in Madison County, Ohio, October 5, 1836. He is a son of Henry and Mary Tossing. From his youth up, he had devoted his attention to farming, and received the rudiments of an English education in a district school. On October 18, 1865, he was united in marriage to Miss Rebecca Wright, daughter of Leven Wright (deceased) and Letitia Wright, whose sketch appears in the history. They have two children, viz.,.Frank Z. and Clara A. In 1867, he located on the Wright farm in York Township, this county, where he remained until January, 1881, when he came to Washington Township. He is a member of the Baptist Church, and the owner of seventy-one acres of land. WILLIAM WELLWOOD, farmer, P. O. Mount Victory, Hardin Co., Ohio, was born July 3, 1840, in Kings County, Ireland. His parents were John Wellwood (deceased) and Catherine Wellwood. When twelve years of age, he emigrated to America, landing at New York, where, for the following six years, he drove an express delivery wagon for a publishing house. In 1858, he came to Plain City, this county, where he was employed about six years. On November 19, 1866, in Seneca County, he married Miss Catherine Vetter, who was born October 10, 1842, in Seneca County; she is a daughter of Adam and Eve (deceased) Vetter. To them have been born five children, viz.: Joseph W., Florence U., William E., Harry C. and John (deceased). In October, 1869, he settled in Washington Township, Union County, where he now resides. He is a member of the Methodist Protestant Church, and the owner of 135 acres of land in a high state of cultivation. WILLIAM WILLIAMS, farmer, P. O. Byhalia. William Williams, Sr., father of the subject of this sketch, was born September 10, 1819, in Franklin County, Ohio. He married Miss Nancy Thomson, by whom he had three children, two of whom are now living, viz., William and Lydia. In 1852, he came from Marion to Union County, and located in Washington Township, on the farm at present occupied by our subject, until 1859, in which year he moved to Franklin County, where he died March 12, 1877. His wife died October 29, 1869. William Williams, the subject of this sketch, was born September 4, 1850, in Marion County, Ohio. After receiving a rudimentary education, he attended for eighteen months the university at Athens, and when sixteen years of age he entered Delaware University, which institution he attended two years. On March 27, 1879, he married Miss Carrie E. Evans, who was born November 26, 1859; she was a daughter of John and Ivy Evans, of Franklin County, Ohio. They have one child, viz., Jennie D., born November 2, 1879. In April, 1879, Mr. Williams returned and took possession of the homestead formerly owned by his father. He is a member of the F. & A. M. society, and is the owner of 200 acres of tillable land. HENRY WILLIAMS, farmer, P. O. West Mansfield, Logan Co., Ohio, was born April 9, 1820, in Logan County, Ohio. His parents were Obadiah and Susan Williams, natives of Virginia, who settled, in Logan County, at an early day. Of a family of eleven children eight survive, viz.: Obadiah, Henry. Jeffrey, Loretta, Cecilia, Rachel, Mary A. and Nancy. In July, 1844, our subject married, in Logan County, Miss Minerva Green, daughter of George R. and Ruth Green, of Logan County. To them were born seven children-Isaac M., Madison, George, Obadiah, Eudora, Ruth A. and Elizabeth, the latter two of whom are now deceased. For more than a quarter of a century, with his companion, he enjoyed married life, when, on February 18, 1870, she quietly passed away, and left behind her a wealth of love and affection. In 1845, Mr. Williams came from Logan County and settled in Washington Township, this county, where he now resides. He is a self-made man, and has seen a great deal of pioneer life. He owns a farm of 151 acres. DANIEL T. WILLIAMS, farmer, P. O. Mount Victory, Hardin Co., Ohio, was born in Champaign County, Ohio, April 4, 1838. His parents are Asa Williams, a native of North Carolina, and Elizabeth Williams, a native of Ohio. In his youth he was trained to the pursuits of farming, in which he is still engaged. On January 5, 1865, he married Miss Mary Starrick, daughter of William and Keturah Starrick, of Logan County, Ohio. This union has been blessed with three children, viz.: Omar E., born February 11, 1868; William E., born December 10, 1871, and Ralston B., born December 13, 1872. After his marriage, Mr. Williams located in Logan County until September, 1870, at which time he came to Washington Township, Union County, where he now resides. He is a member of the Society of Friends, and has served as a School Director. He has been successful in business, and is the owner of fifty-one and three-fourths acres of land in the western portion of the township. SAMUEL WRIGHT, farmer, P. O. Mount Victory, Hardin Co., Ohio, was born in New York State November 18, 1813. When a mere child, with his parents, Elisha and Rachel 674 - HISTORY OF UNION COUNTY. Wright, he was brought to Athens County, Ohio, where in April, 1839, he married Miss Deborah Wheeler, daughter of Ezeriah and Rachel Wheeler. By this union there has been an issue of nine children, viz.: Maria A., Mary E., Lucinda H., Samuel L., Edmund E., Joseph N., Jane, Jeannette and Lucy A. In 1848, he came with his family to Union County, and settled on a tract of land in the northern portion of Washington Township, where he still resides. Mr. Wright has seen considerable of pioneer life, and endured much hard work. He is the owner of 100 acres of land, and a member of the United Brethren Church. JAMES WRIGHT, farmer, P. O. Byhalia, was born in Union County, Ohio, April 5, 1842, and a son of Leven Wright (deceased) and Letitia Wright, of whom we have made mention in this work. In May, 1861, he enlisted in the Thirteenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Army of the Cumberland, and participated in the battles of Shiloh and Stone River, at the latter battle receiving a wound in the thigh. After remaining in the hospital for some time, he was discharged in May, 1863. In January, 1864, he veteranized in the Eighty-second Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry, and subsequently participated in the battles of Cotton Mountain, Lost Mountain and Dallas, where he received a wound in May, 1864, in the left hand, and was again obliged to go to the hospital for a short time, after which he again joined his regiment and continued in the service until the close of the war. He received an honorable discharge in June, 1865. He was united in marriage to Miss Annis Mead, who was born December 23, 1845, in Logan County, Ohio; she is a daughter of Potter and Mary Mead, formerly of Logan County. They have one child, viz.: Leven M., born May 23, 1868. In October, 1865, Mr. Wright settled in the southern portion of Washington Township, where he now resides. He has been prosperous as a farmer, is a member of the Baptist Church, and the owner of fifty acres of land. (RETURN TO THE TITLE PAGE)