684 - HISTORY OF UNION COUNTY TAYLOR TOWNSHIP - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. JAMES AMRINE, farmer, P. O. Marysville. The subject of this sketch was born November 29, 1837, in Union County, Ohio. His parents were Josiah and Sarah Amrine, his father a native of Pennsylvania and his mother of Guernsey County, Ohio. Our subject was reared on a TAYLOR TOWNSHIP.- 685 farm and received an ordinary district school education. On March 11, 1858, he was united in marriage with Matilda A. Wolford, who was born September 3, 1841, in Knox County. Ohio. To them have been born four children, three of whom are now living-Ellen M., born May 28, 1859; Ettie, born January 28, 1862; and Lewis, born 'March 9, 1874. He engaged in business for himself when twenty years of age, first farming as a lessee for six years, after which time he bought seventy-five acres of land on which he settled, where he now resides in Taylor Township. He has been successful in business, and for twenty years has, with his wife, been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. JAMES S. BALDWIN, farmer, P. O. Broadway, was born in Orange County, Vt., February 9, 1828, and is a son of Ezra and Martha (Peak) Baldwin. Ezra was born in Orange County, Vt., December 2, 1797, and Martha was born in Worcester County, Mass., in November, 1799. They were married in Massachusetts in September, 1820, and emigrated to Ohio in 1846, settling in Delaware County in 1847, and in Union County, in 1861, where they remained until their deaths. He died February 22, 1869, and she January 27, 1870. James was united in marriage March 30, 1851, with, Sarah Ann Barber, who was born in Muskingum County September 15, 1831. He has been engaged in teaching school and farming most of his life. He acquired a common school education, and is a member of the Free-Will Baptist Church. He has taken quite an active part in the schools of Taylor Township. Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin are the parents of eleven children, of whom ten survive-Lemuel T., born March 19, 1852; James S., born March 17, 1853; Mary A., born September 28, 1854; William L., born December 22, 1856 ; Frank L., born November 28, 1858 ; Martha A., born October 28, 1861 ; Clara J., born March 23, 1866 ; Dora M., born September 3, 1868; Harvey L., born September 25, 1872, and Charles H., born October 29, 1874. REUBEN BARNETT, farmer, P. O. Marysville, was born in Clark County, Ohio, June 10, 1829, and is a son of Jesse and Mary Barnett. Mr. Barnett, Sr., was born in Tennessee, and his wife in Pennsylvania. They were married in Ohio. He came to Ohio when sixteen years of age and settled in Clark County, but afterward moved to Union County, Ohio, with his wife, where they remained until their deaths. Mr. Barnett died in October, 1861, and Mrs. Barnett in 1868. Reuben was united in marriage, May 25, 1869, with Eliza V. Jackson, who was born in Union County, Ohio April 3, 1849. He acquired a common school education, and has been engaged in farming during life, now owning a nice farm containing 155 1/2 acres. Mr. and Mrs. Barnett are the parents of four children of whom three survive-William E., born March 30, 1870; Asa W., born January 1, 1872, and Nettie B. born June 12, 1875. ABRAHAM CARVER, farmer, P. O. Broadway, was born in Licking County, Ohio, April 20, 1837, and is a son of James W. and Mary (Livingston) Carver. The former was born in New Jersey, in 1807, and emigrated to Ohio when five years of age, with his parents ; his wife born in Ohio, in 1814, and they were married in Licking County, where they remained until their deaths; he died in September, 1879, and she in June of the same year. Abraham was united in marriage, February 15, 1857, with Elizabeth Long, who was born in Licking County, Ohio, in January, 1837. Ile was twenty years of age, when he engaged in farming 98 a renter , and thus continued for ten years, when he bought seventy-five acres of land in Licking County. After keeping that for some time, he sold it and purchased 124 acres in Union County, Ohio, where he resides, about one half mile from Broadway. He acquired a common school education in the common schools of Ohio. He is a member of the I. O. O. F, fraternity. Mr. and Mrs. Carver are the parents of two children-Edward and Burt. NEWTON CASE (deceased), was born in Hartford County, Conn., October 18, 1805, and was a son of Martin and Rachel (Moore) Case, who were natives of Connecticut, where they were married. They emigrated to Delaware County, Ohio, where they remained until their deaths. Newton was united in marriage, November 3, 1828, with Azubah Gay, who was born in Massachusetts, October 1, 1810. When he was twenty three years of age, he bought sixty seven and a half acres of land from his father, and engaged in farming. He continued buying land and farming until, at the time of his death he owned nearly 895 acres, all in a high state of cultivation. He died August 12, 1881. He acquired a common school education, and had filled the office of Township Trustee of Taylor Township. Mr. and Mrs. Case were the parents of nine children, of whom six survive-Lucretia, born July 16, 1829; Electa, born March 30, 1831; Climenia E., born September 3, 1838; Clinton, born April 20,1835; Rachel, born February 12, 1837; and Velasco J., born June 20, 1841. Mr. and Mrs. Case were members of church, for a great many years, and in the death of Mr. Case Taylor Township lost one of its most valuable citizens. VELASCO J. CASE, former, P. O. Broadway, was born in Delaware County, Ohio, June 20, 1840, and is a son of Newton and Azubah Case, whose biographical sketch appears in this work. He was united in marriage October 14, 1861, with Mary Ann Keller, who was born in Virginia September 18, 1843. He has been engaged in farming all his life, and has filled the offices of Township Trustee and School Director. He acquired a very limited education. Mr. and Mrs. Case are the parents of ten children, of whom seven survive-William L., born October 13, 1864; Adella May, born May 7, 1866; Addie V., born March 7, 1868; Newton O., born December 21, 1869; Ida M., born November 6, 1872: Clarence V., born April 7, 1878, and Minnie, born March 9, 1880. 686 - HISTORY OF UNION COUNTY. GEORGE CODER, farmer, P. O. Marysville, was born in Ross County, Ohio, February 29, 1816, and is a son of Simon and Jane (Gault) Coder. Mr. Coder, Sr., was born in Pennsylvania, and his wife in Virginia. They were married in Ross County, Ohio. He came to Ohio with his parents when a boy, and finally settled in Union County, where he is still living, being now ninety-one years of age; his wife has been dead several years. George was united in marriage October 28, 1840, with Elizabeth Hamilton, who was born in Ross County, Ohio, November 19, 1820. He has been engaged in farming through life, and now owns 185 acres of land, where he resides, which is well improved. He acquired a common school education. Mr. and Mrs. Coder are the parents of five children-Maria J., Simon P., James A., Joanna and Emily. He has also one Child that was given him when it was two years old, its mother having died; the name of this one is David McCormick. Mrs. Coder, a very estimable lady, has been a member of the Christian Church thirty-seven years. PELEG CRANSTON, merchant, Broadway, was born in Champaign County, Ohio, November 16, 1826, and is a son of John B. and Betsey (Lathrop) Cranston, the former a native of Rhode Island, born September 16, 1798, and his wife a native of Connecticut, born June 16, 1802. He emigrated with his father, sister and four brothers to Darby Plains, Ohio, where he resides. He was united in marriage in Ohio, April 22, 1823, to Betsey Lathrop, with whom he lived until March 1, 1879, at which time she passed away from earth. Our subject was united in marriage December 24, 1846, with Mary A. Bland, a native of Virginia, born June 9, 1827. Soon after his marriage he engaged in farming as a renter, and thus continued for four years, when he engaged in the mercantile business for two years, after which he again took up farming. He first bought 128 acres of land in Taylor Township, Union County, and afterward added to it until he had at one time 232 acres. He has since sold until he owns at present 174 acres of land, in a high state of cultivation. He has been engaged in the mercantile business to some extent all his life, and is thus engaged at the present, in Broadway, Ohio, where he keeps a general store, and has a large patronage. He acquired a common school education in the common schools of Ohio, and has filled the office of Treasurer of Taylor Township for twelve years, and is Justice of the Peace at this time and has been for eight years. These offices he has filled with credit to himself and his constituents. He has also been Superintendent of the Union Sabbath School of Broadway, Ohio, for eighteen years. Mr. and Mrs. Cranston are the parents of four children, viz.; French, deceased; Webb, deceased; Walter F., born July 25, 1856, and Inez, deceased. Mrs. Cranston is a member of the Free-Will Baptist Church. JOHN DIXON deceased, was born in Virginia February 16,1826, and was a son of John and Sarah (McClure) Dixon, who were both natives of Virginia, where they were married in 1820. He died in the Western country, and she died in Union County, Ohio. Our subject was united in marriage May 28, 1858, with Mary O. Evans, who was born in Delaware May 7, 1833. Mr. Dixon died September 6, 1868. They were the parents of one child-Sarah E., born August 6, 1859. Mr. Dixon acquired a common school education, and was a man loved and respected by all who knew him. Mrs. Dixon, his widow, is still living, and is a member of the Christian Church. DR. S. S. DRAKE, physician, Broadway, was born in Logan County, Ohio, November 5: 1837, and is a son of Abram and Elizabeth (Cook) Drake. Abram was born on the waters of Yellow Creek, Carroll County, Ohio, September 26, 1805, and Elizabeth, his wife, was born near Pittsburgh, Penn., November 2, 1808. They were married in 1827, moved from Carroll County to Logan County, and then to Union County, Ohio, where they settled and remained until his death, which occurred in 1867; his widow is still living. The Doctor was united in marriage, September 17, 1865, with Lucretia D. Brees, who was born in Liberty Township, Union County, Ohio, August 24, 1844. When twenty-one years of age, he engaged in teaching school, and continued for twelve years, after which he began reading medicine with Dr. Skidmore. After finishing his course of study, he began practicing in Broadway, Ohio, in 1877. He acquired a good common school education, and is a member of the Masonic order at Newton, Ohio. He and his wife are the parents of two children-Harry H., born September 1, 1872, and Tenney P., born March 30, 1877. The Doctor has met with very good success in his practice. WILLIAM ELLIOTT, farmer, P. O. Broadway, was born in Leesburg Township, Union County, Ohio, August 21, 1833, and is a son of John and Louisa (Woods) Elliott, the former a native of New Jersey. They were married in Union County, Ohio, and after they were married, they moved to Illinois, where they remained twelve years, and then came back to reside in Leesburg Township. William was united in marriage September 30, 1860, with Sarah Jane Mullvane, who was born in Ohio, August 29, 1840. He has thus far in life been engaged in farming, and owns 119 1/4 acres of land. He has been Trustee of Taylor Township four terms, and is a member of the Board of Trustees at the present. Mr. and Mrs. Elliott are the parents of eleven children, viz.: Josephine, Lewis, Marshall, Laura R., Devah J., Wesley, Ulysses, Arthur, William, Maliefie and Sylvester. JOSEPH EVANS (deceased). Our subject was born in Chester County, Penn., February 28, 1801, and was a son of Thomas and Elizabeth Evans. Mr. Evans, Sr., was born in Pennsylvania April 12, 1761, and his wife was born in Pennsylvania November 3, 1768. They were married in Pennsylvania, where they remained until their death. Joseph was united in TAYLOR TOWNSHIP. - 687 marriage, May 17, 1832, with Margaret Harlan, who was born in Pennsylvania March 8, 1811. He was engaged in farming most of his life in Union County, Ohio, and at his death owned 176 acres of land in Taylor Township, this county. He died April 29, 1881. Mr. and Mrs. Evans were the parents of eight children, six of whom are living-Mary O., Thomas L., Joseph P., Elizabeth M., Sarah A. and Joshua. TRUXTON FORD, farmer, P. O. Broadway, one of Taylor Township's old pioneers, was born in Ohio March 3, 1805, and is a son of Chauncey and Mary Ford; the former was born in Connecticut. They were married in Ohio in 1804, and remained there until their death. Our subject was united in marriage in 1828 with Miss Roanna Broage, who was born in Virginia, in July, 1808, and died September 10, 1859. He a widower until November, 1861, when he was united in marriage with Martha Maskill, who was born in England June 30, 1812. When twenty-eight years of age, he engaged in farming for himself, and has thus continued ever since. he owning at this time 151 acres of land in Taylor Township. Mr. and Mrs. Ford have been blessed with six children, of whom five survive - Sylvester, Amanda, Henry C., William H. and Minerva M. Mr. Ford has filled the office of Township Trustee for several years. H. C. FORD, farmer, P. O. Broadway, was born in Licking County, Ohio, April 15, 1837, and is a son of Truxton and Roanna Ford. He was united in marriage November 19, 1870, with Delila Snider, who was born in Virginia, June 1, 1843. He has been engaged in farming most of his life and, now owns 104 1/2 acres of land, where he resides, which is in a high state of cultivation. He acquired a very limited education. Mr. and Mrs. Ford are the parents of one child, viz., Ida N., born January 31, 1873. Mr. and Mrs. Ford are an enterprising and industrious couple. SYLVESTER FORD, farmer, P. O. Broadway, was born in Licking County, Ohio, June 12, 1832, and is a son of Truxton and Roanna Ford. Sylvester was united in marriage July 30, 1856, with Minerva Ford, who was born in Perry County, Ohio, April 10, 1838; soon after their marriage he engaged in farming for himself, a business he has followed all his life. He now owns 161 acres of land in a high state of cultivation. He acquired a common school education in the common schools of Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Ford are the parents of five children, of whom four survive, viz.: Amanda, born April 26, 1857; Flora L., born April 17, 1861; Ollie R., born June 10, 1863 ; and Truxton C., born November 18, 1865; Warren (deceased), was born January 2, 1859, and died October 25, 1872. Mrs. Ford has been a member of the Free-Will Baptist Church for ten years. W. H. FORD, farmer, P. O. Claibourne, was born in Licking County, Ohio, August 4, 1840, and is a son of Truxton and Roanna Ford. W. H. Ford was united in marriage, November 16, 1861, with Emily Hedges, who was born in Virginia November 24, 1843. When twenty-one years of age, he engaged in farming for himself as a renter, and thus continued until about 1879, when he bought 123 1/2 acres of land, where he now resides, which he has since that time farmed. He acquired a common school education. Mr. and Mrs. Ford are the parents of nine children, of whom seven survive, viz.: William E., born May 12, 1863 ; Finley S., born October 25, 1864; John H., born October 2, 1866 ; Stephen B., born November 10, 1868; Charlie A., born December 22, 1870; Laura E., born July 31, 1878, and Minnie W., born October 13, 1880. LORY FORD, farmer, P. O. Broadway, was born in Muskingum County, Ohio, November 3, 1811, and is a son of Chauncey and Mary Ford. The former was born in Connecticut in 1780, and was sixteen years as age when he came to Ohio. They were married in 1804, and remained in Ohio until their death, he in 1847, and she in 1852. They were engaged in farming through life. Our subject was united in marriage, January 16, 1836, with Hester Ann Miller, who was born in Ohio, above Wheeling, in 1813. When twenty-one years of age, he engaged in farming for himself as a renter, and thus continued for ten years. when he bought 270 acres of land where he now resides, of which he has since sold 124 sores, leaving 146 acres of land in a high state or cultivation. He has been engaged in farming all his life. He acquired a common school education, and has been a member of the Masonic order for nearly forty years, and he filled the office of Township Trustee of Taylor Township for fourteen years. His wife died June 24, 1875. Mr. and Mrs. Ford were the parents of ten children, of whom eight survive-Philarna, Clarissa, Minerva, Mary Elizabeth, Frank, Jennie, Lory C. and Hiram J. Mrs. Ford was a member of the Lutheran Church for a great many years, and Mr. Ford is still a member of the church, and resides on the old home farm. O. W. FREEMAN, farmer, P. O. Broadway, was born in Muskingum County, Ohio, June 22, 1828, and is a son of Solomon and Abigail Freeman. The former was born in Massachusetts on March 12, 1789, and his wife was born in New Hampshire October 17, 1793. They were married ten miles south of Batavia, N. Y., in 1811. They first emigrated to Pennsylvania and then to Ohio, and after living in several different localities of Ohio, they finally moved to Union County where they settled and remained until their deaths. He died in September, 1863, and she died January 24, 1881. Our subject was united in marriage December 29. 1853, with Arminda McCracken, who was born in Morrow County, Ohio, October 25, 1833. He has been engaged in farming through life and now owns nearly 220 acres of land in Taylor Township, where he resides. He acquired a common school education, and is a member of the I. O. O. F. Lodge. He has filled the office of Clerk and Justice of the Peace in Taylor Township. He was 688 - HISTORY OF UNION COUNTY. married twice, his second wife being Susan McCracken, a sister of his first wife, whom he married October, 1863 ; she was born February 20, 1836. He is the father of seven children, of whom five survive, three by his first wife and four by, the second-Emmett I., Ida L., Elmer J. Louella E. and Elma A. Mr. Freeman is a good and substantial citizen, and well respected the community in which he lives. ISAAC F. GATES, merchant, Broadway, was born in Washington County, Ohio, September 7, 1834, and is a son of Seth and Philena Gates. Mr. Gates was born in Washington County Ohio, May 2, 1812, and his wife was born in Maine in 1814. They were united in marriage in 1833 and emigrated to Union County, Ohio, where they now reside. Isaac was united in marriage with Rachel Kendall, March 22, 1866; she is a native of Licking County, Ohio, born May 13, 1845. When he was twenty years of age, he began carpentering and continued until 1865, when he engaged in the mercantile business in Broadway, Ohio, and has been thus engaged ever since, with the exceptions of six years, during which he was farming. He owns property in Broadway, where he resides and at the present has a general store, such as is kept in all country towns, with a good patronage. He acquired a common school education, and is a member of the I. O. O. F. Lodge. Mr. and Mrs. Gates are the parents of six children, of whom five survive, viz.: Carrie, born January 6, 1867 ; Watt, born September 9, 1868 ; Kelley, born August 24, 1871 ; Lonnis, born April 16, 1874 ; and Tellie, born April 22, 1882. Mr. and Mrs. Gates are members of the Methodist Church, and have been for a number of years. BENJAMIN P. GLASCO, farmer, P. O. Broadway. The subject of this sketch was born in Virginia March 26, 1819. His parents were natives of Virginia. He was reared to man's estate on a farm, and received but a common school education. On October 7, 1841, was celebrated his wedding, he leading to the marriage altar Miss Lida Turner, who was born in September, 1819, in Ohio. To them have been born seven children, of whom four are now living-Mary J., Anna L., Sarah E. and Susan M. He has been successful in business during life. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church; contributes liberally to all worthy enterprises. He is the owner of 300 acres of fine, tillable land where he resides, in the western portion of Taylor Township. HARVEY P. GOFF, retired farmer, P. O. Broadway, was born in Vermont July 25, 1814 and is a son of Samuel and Betsy (Peck) Goff, who were both natives of Massachusetts, the former born January 23, 1786. and the latter June 26, 1790. They were married September 15, 1811, in Massachusetts, and came to Ohio in 1834, first settling in Licking County and next in, Union County, where they remained until their deaths,, he March 2, 1868, and she March 7, 1868. Our subject was united in marriage, January 1, 1840, with Adaline D. Castle, who is a native of Vermont, born February 12, 1816. They were married in Licking County, Ohio; emigrated to Union County and settled in Taylor Township, where they now reside. He has been engaged in farming most of his life; was the first farmer in the township to use drain tile, and owns at this time near 315 acres of land. He has been a member of the Freewill Baptist Church for forty-eight years; his wife was a member of the Regular Baptist Church for twenty five years, and until nineteen years ago, when she connected herself with the church of her husband. Mr. Goff has filled the office of Township Treasurer, and for one year he was Postmaster, before Broadway was in existence, when the post office called Broadway Centre was at his house. He has had four children, the only survivor of whom is William H. He was born January 23, 1843, and on August 16, 1870, married Miss S. J. Watson, who was born in Knox County, Ohio, July 1, 1852, and by whom he has had five children, viz.: Alice M., born June 28, 1871 ; Loren B., born March 24, 1873 ; Lydia O., born August 14, 1875; Oscar, deceased; and Bertha S., born June 9, 1881. He is engaged in the saw mill business, and owns a large tract of land. He and his wife are members of the Free-Will Baptist Church a Broadway, Ohio. JOHN HAMILTON, farmer, P. O. Marysville, was born in Ross County, Ohio, December 8, 1818, and is a son of James and Maria Hamilton. Mr. Hamilton was born in Ross County, Ohio, in 1792, and his wife was born in Virginia in 1799. They were married in Rose County, Ohio, in 1817. He came with his parents to Ohio when he was only two years of age, first to Ross County and next to Union County, where he remained until his death, which occurred September 18, 1872. Mrs. Hamilton is still living. John was united in marriage with Catharine Coder, who was a native of Ross County, Ohio, and after her death he married Lucy Griffin, also a native of Ross County, born November 30, 1828. He acquired a common school education, and has devoted the most of his life to farming. He is the father of ten children, of whom six survive, viz., Deborah, Serena Alice, Sophronia, Daniel B., Eunice and David D. Mr. Hamilton has been very successful through life, and now resides on his farm, consisting of 112 acres of land in a high state of cultivation. He and his wife are members of the Christian Church. JAMES HAMILTON, farmer, P. O. Marysville, was born in Ross County, Ohio. November 6, 1827, and is a son of James and Maria Hamilton. Mr. Hamilton, Sr., was born in Ross County, Ohio, in 1792, and his wife was born in Virginia August 7, 1799. They were married in Ross County, Ohio, in 1817. He came to Ohio with his parents when he was only two years of age, first to Ross County and then to Union County, where he remained until his death, which occurred in 1872. Mrs. Hamilton is still living. James was united in marriage, Septem- TAYLOR TOWNSHIP. - 689 ber 15, 1853, with Elizabeth Graham, who was born in Union County in 1831. He has been engaged in farming since he was twenty years of age, and now owns 121 acres of good land where he resides. Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton are the parents of eight children, seven of whom are living-Samuel, Alpheus, James W., Frank N., Silas A., Otway and Guy. He and his wife are members of the Christian Church. JAMES HILDRETH, farmer, P. O. Broadway, was born in Adams County, Ohio, January 26, 1819, and is a son of Samuel and Fidelia (Stockwell) Hildreth. Samuel was born in Massachusetts, and Fidelia in New York. They were married in Now York, and then came to Ohio and settled Adams County, going from there to Licking County, and three years later to Knox County, Ohio, where they remained until their death, he in 1865, and she in 1856. James was united in marriage, August 1, 1840, with Matilda Taff, who died July 3, 1847. He remained a widower until December 19, 1847, when he was again united in marriage with Elizabeth L. Martin, who was born in Knox County, Ohio, January 24, 1819. He engaged in farming for himself when twenty-three years of age, and has so continued through life. When he first came to Union County, Ohio, he bought 100 acres of land, where he resides, to which he has since added five acres. Mr. Hildreth is the father of eight children, four by his first wife and four by the last, of whom one of the first survive, and two of the last, viz.: Elizabeth, Fidelia and Harriet. Mr. Hildreth has been one of our old, substantial citizens, and is respected by all who know him. SOLOMON JAMES, farmer, P.O. Broadway. The subject of this sketch was born in North Carolina, February 22, 1816, and was united in marriage October 6, 1853, with Jennette Goms She was born in Augusta County, Va., August 18, 1830. They came to Ohio, where be bough fifty acres of land where he resides. He has since sold two acres and has left forty-eight acres of fine land, in a good location. Mr. and Mrs. James are the parents of two children-George W. and Benjamin F. Mr. James and his wife are members of the Baptist Church, and have been for near thirty years. WILLIAM JOLLIFF, Jr., farmer, P. O. Claibourne, was born in Holmes County, Ohio, March 29, 1842, and is a son of Peter and Susan (Snyder) Jolliff; Peter was a native of Pennsylvania; his wife was born in Maryland, and they were united in marriage in Ohio. He and his wife emigrated to Ohio when young, and have resided here ever since. William was united in marriage December 25, 1862, with Charlotte Pearce, who was born in Union County, Ohio, November 20, 1841. He has been engaged in farming through life, and now owns 180 acres of splendid land. He acquired a common school education in the common schools of Ohio. His wife is a member of the Methodist Church. GEORGE W. JOLLIFF, farmer, P. O. Broadway, was born in Holmes County, Ohio, March 23, 1847, and is a son of Peter and Susan (Snyder) Jolliff. Peter was born in Pennsylvania July 16, 1819; his wife was born in Maryland January 15, 1822, and they were united in marriage in Ohio in 1839. They emigrated to Ohio when young, and have remained there all their lives. George was united in marriage February 2, 1868, with Isabella Maskill, who was born in Union County, Ohio, June 6. 1853. He has been engaged in farming all his life, and owns at the present 113 acres of land, well improved, where he resides. Mr. and Mrs. Jolliff are the parents of four children-Perry A., Ada M., Wilbert H. and Chauncey H. DAVID KELLER (deceased) was born in Virginia October 30,1814, and was a son of Jacob end Catherine (Ewing) Keller, the former a native of Pennsylvania and the latter of England. They were married in Virginia, and emigrated to Ohio, where they remained until their deaths, he in 1870 and she January 27, 1850. David was united in marriage September 8, 1842, with Ruth Ann Seal, who was born in Pennsylvania, on the banks of the Brandywine, February 14, 1824. Mr. Keller was engaged in farming during life, and his widow resides on the home farm consisting of 100 acres of land. He acquired a common school education, and was a member of' the Methodist Church. He died May 17, 1860. Mr. and Mrs. Keller were the parents of four children-Mary Ann, Jacob W., Isaac N. and Lida J. Mr. Keller, in his life-time, was a very reliable citizen, upright in his deportment, and well worthy the imitation of others. JESSE LAUGHREY, farmer, P. O. Broadway, was born March 29, 1834, in Licking County , Ohio. His parents were Edward and Elizabeth Laughrey, natives of Pennsylvania. The subject of this sketch was reared to manhood on a farm, and received but a limited education. On January 28, 1858, he married Frances A. Miller, who was born September 13, 1836 in Maryland. This union has been blessed with six children-Mary E., born October 28, 1858; John M., born February 21, 1860; Harriett M., born July 27, 1862; Ellen R., born October 3, 1865; Spencer A., January 4, 1872; Eva L., January 4, 1875. When twenty years old, be engaged in business for himself, having first leased a farm for four years. He made his first purchase of fifty-seven acres of land, and being successful in business transactions, found it convenient to purchase twenty three acres in addition to the first, and finally made his third purchase of forty acres, making a total of' 120 acres. ELISHA LISTEN (deceased). The subject of this sketch was a resident of Taylor Township, Union Co., Ohio, and was born in 1831. He was a son of Jacob and Lethia Listen. He was united in marriage with Maria Sevrens, who was born in Adams County, Ohio, January 9, 1836. He was engaged in farming during life, and was killed in the last battle of the rebellion. 690 - HISTORY OF UNION COUNTY. Mr. and Mrs. Listen were the parents of four children, of whom two survive-James, born March 24, 1857, and Martha Jane, born March 3, 1862. James was united in marriage September 25, 1881, with Martha Davis, who was born in York Center January 19, 1862. After the death of his father, James began the management of the farm, and has thus been engaged ever since. GEORGE W. MACHLING, farmer. P. O. Marysville, was born in Westmoreland County, Penn., March 26, 1833, and is a son of Phillip and Barbara Machling, who were natives of Pennsylvania. Phillip was born January 1, 1795, and his wife was born January 1, 1796. They were married in Pennsylvania in 1816; emigrated to Ohio and settled. He died in Union County November 4, 1868, and she is still living. George has been engaged in farming since he was twenty-three years of age. He owns 181 acres of nice land, well improved. He acquired a common school education, and was united in marriage, March 26, 1853, with Lucinda Abbot, who was born in Licking County, Ohio, December 5, 1835. To this union have been born seven children, of whom four survive, viz.: Frank M., Sophia, Alice and Josiah. SAMUEL McADOW, farmer. P. O. Marysville. The subject of this sketch was born in Harrison County, Ohio, May 2, 1838. His parents were John McAdow, born in 1796, and Rebecca McAdow, born in 1795. His father was a farmer and carpenter, and died March 11, 1877. His mother was a native of Pennsylvania and died in 1869. Samuel was married July 18, 1853, to Miss Adaline Wolf, who was born May 18, 1835, in Pennsylvania; they are the parents of eight children, six of whom are now living, viz. : William H., born July 5, 1854, Jasper, born September 2, 1855; Orlando, born May 30, 1857 ; Alice L., born September 11, 1867; Hugh, born September 13, 1870; Nye, born October 26, 1873. Samuel has, for perhaps ten years followed the carpentering business, but at the present he is engaged in farming and stock dealing. He has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for sixteen years, and his wife, an estimable lady, is also a member. For sixteen years, Mr. McAdow has served as Trustee of Taylor Township, and for five years as School Director. He is the owner of about 220 acres of land. HENRY F. McCAMEY, farmer, P. O. Broadway, was born in Licking County, Ohio, November 9, 1856, and is a son of John G. and Mary Elizabeth McCamey. John was born near Zanesville Ohio, in 1808, and his wife was born in Maryland, and died December 8, 1872. He finally settled in Union County; where he still resides. Henry was united in marriage, November 9, 1881, with Clara A. Gleason, who was born in Licking County, Ohio, In August, 1856. He is engaged in farming and owns twenty-five acres of land. He acquired a common school education. Mr. and Mrs. McCamey are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. JONATHAN MOORE (deceased) was born in Ohio January 4, 1829, and was a son of Hugh and Elizabeth (Lonx) Moore, who were both natives of Virginia. They emigrated to Ohio, were married and remained in Ohio until their death. Jonathan was united in marriage, January 27, 1853, with Mary Ann Scott, who was born in Knox County, Ohio, June 10, 1835. At seventeen years of age, he began working by the month, and thus continued for three years, when he bought land, and at the time of his death he owned 453 sores in a high state of cultivation. His death occurred June 7, 1878. His widow still lives on the old home farm. Mr. and Mrs. Moore were the parents of three children-George W., born September 4, 1854; Hugh E., born Much 12, 1856, and Dolph H., born January 12, 1865. GEORGE W. MOORE, farmer, P. O. Broadway, was born in Taylor Township, Union County, Ohio September 4, 1854, and is a son of Jonathan (deceased) and Mary Ann (Scott) Moore. Jonathan was born in Ohio January 4, 1829, and his wife was born in Knox County, Ohio, June 10, 1835. They first settled in Union County, Ohio, remaining there for a time, and then moved to Warren County, but not being satisfied there, he moved back to Union County, where he remained until his death, which occurred June 7, 1878. His widow is still living in Taylor Township. Our subject was united in marriage, November 18, 1879, with Maggie Snow, who was born in Indiana November 19, 1857. When twenty-four years of age he engaged in farming on the land left him by his father. He has since purchased a tract of land and now owns 155 acres. He acquired a common school education. Mr. and Mrs. Moore an the parents of one child-Adolphus H., born January 25, 1881. Mr. Moore is a very industrious and enterprising young farmer. JACOB P. NORRIS, farmer, P. O. Broadway, was born in Union County, Ohio, March 26, 1846, and is a son of J. B. and Rebecca Norris. Mr. Norris, Sr., was born in Canada, and Mrs. Norris in Pennsylvania; emigrated to Ohio with his parents; they were married in Union County, Ohio, and still reside there. Jacob P. was united in marriage, September 24, 1867, with Rebecca Harbert, who was born in Union County, Ohio, February 3, 1849. He has been engaged in farming most of his life. He acquired a common school education, and is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and his wife is a member of the Methodist Church. Mr. sad Mrs. Norris are the parents of seven children, of whom six survive-Carrie, Hattie William J., Birdie, Egbert and Frank B. WINFIELD S. ROGERS, farmer and stock-dealer, P. O. Broadway, was born in Licking County, Ohio, May 18, 1848, and is a son of John C. and Nancy C. Rogers. John C. was born in Licking County, Ohio, April 6, 1818, and his wife was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, No- TAYLOR TOWNSHIP. - 691 vember 24, 1822. They were united in marriage in Fairfield County, Ohio, November 20, 1840, and settled in Union County, Ohio, where they now reside. He is a carpenter by trade, but has been engaged in farming for the last twenty years. Winfield S. was united in marriage, December 9, 1869, with Mary L. Thompson; she was born in Union County, Ohio, December 7, 1848. Our subject has been engaged in farming and trading in stock and grain ever since he was twenty-one years of age. He is in partnership with his brother-in-law, Robert W. Thompson. of Broadway, Ohio, who in a first-class citizen and gentleman. Mr. Rogers owns at present 350 acres of land in a high state of cultivation. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. Lodge, and is filling the office of Treasurer of Taylor Township. Mr. and Mrs. Rogers were the parents of five children, of whom four survive, viz.: James L., born July 5, 1871; John C., born September 7, 1876; William H., born November 9, 1878, and Victor W., born December 11, 1881. The deceased is Nancy R., born May 11, 1873, and died December 26, 1876. Mr. Rogers is a live business man and ever ready to accommodate all. ABRAHAM SAGER, farmer, P, O. Marysville, was born in Virginia August 20, 1826, and is a son of John and Rebecca (Cook) Sager, who were natives of Virginia. They were married in Virginia in 1825 and emigrated to Franklin County, Ohio, where they remained until his death, which occurred in 1830. Mrs. Sager is yet living, and has been married twice since, and is a widow again. Abraham was united in marriage, January 12, 1854, with Mary Ann Grabs, who was born in Franklin County, Ohio, September 7, 1833. He has been engaged in farming through life. He acquired a common school education, and is a member of the I. O. O. F. society. Mr. and Mrs. Sager are the parents of four children-Lawrence E., Charlie F., Thomas M. and John Wesley, Mr. and Mrs. Sager have been members of the Methodist Church a great many years. D. D. SHEARER, saw will, Broadway, wan born in Pennsylvania May 3, 1815, and Is a son of Solomon and Barbara A. Shearer, who were natives of Pennsylvania, where they were married They emigrated to Greene County, Ohio, and to Indiana, where they remained until their deaths he in May, 1860, and she in June, 1871. D. D. Shearer was united in marriage October 20,1842, with Jane Dangle, who was born in Pennsylvania and died in Ohio. He remained a widower until April 11, 1846, when he was united in marriage with Margaret Finnisfrock who was a native of Pennsylvania, born March 26, 1818. He has been engaged in the milling business all his life. He acquired a limited education, and he and, his wife have been members of the Methodist Church for a number of years. Mr. Shearer is the father of seven children, one by his first wife and six by his last wife, and of the seven only three survive Orismus S., born January 31, 1847 ; Winfield S., born December 21, 1849; and Armenia Bone, born May 16, 1854. Orismus, the oldest son, was united in marriage, December 25, 1870, with Mary N. Wyeth, who was born in Franklin County, Ohio, July 12, 1853. They we the parents of three children-Minnie O., Daniel P. and Clarence O. DAVID SHENEMAN, blacksmith, P. O. Marysville, was born in Ohio June 18,1824, and is son of Henry and Julia Sheneman, who were natives of Pennsylvania. - They were married in Ohio in 1809. He came to Ohio in 1806, and died in Miami County, Ind, in March, 1865; she died in Holmes County, Ohio, October 16, 1843. David was united in April 14, 1852, with Elizabeth Machling, who was born in Pennsylvania March 7, 1830. He has been engaged in blacksmithing ever since he was twenty-three years of age. He owns a nice little home, consisting of thirty acres, where he resides. He has filled the office of Justice of the Peace and Trustee of Taylor Township. Mr. and Mrs. Sheneman are the parents of live children-Emanuel M.. Barbara E., William H., and twins, Eveline and Angeline. Mr. and Mrs. Sheneman have been members of the Christian Church for many years. JOHN SHIRK, farmer, P. O. Marysville, was born in Union County, Ohio, May 21, 1827, and is a son of Adam and Anna (Dix) Shirk. His parents were natives of Virginia. Mr. Shirk, Sr., was born in 1793, and his wife was born in 1798. They were married in Virginia, and came to Union County, Ohio, about 1825, 'where they remained until their deaths, he in August, 1877, and she in April, 1859. John was united in marriage, December 24, 1859, with Sarah Safford, who was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, April 28, 1835. He has been engaged in farming, and owns at the present time 200 acres of land in a splendid neighborhood. He acquired a limited education. Mr. and Mrs. Shirk are the parents of eight children, seven of whom are living-Elmer E., Adam W., Daniel H., Myrtle C., Sarah E., Maggie M. and Minnie F. Mr. and Mrs. Shirk are members of the Christian Church. THOMAS J. SIMPSON, farmer, P. O. Broadway, was born in Taylor Township, Union County, Ohio, July 8, 1850, and is a son of Joseph and Margaret Simpson. Joseph was born in England and came to Virginia when nine years of age, and afterward to Ohio, where he settled in Delaware County. He finally pressed forward to Union County, where he remained until his death, which occurred March 20, 1869. Margaret, his first wife, died in Union County, Ohio. He was next united in marriage with Jane Grest, of Delaware County, Ohio, who is still living and at the present time is in Columbus, Ohio. Thomas J. was united in marriage, August 11, 1873, with Mary E. Martin, a native of Iowa. He engaged in working by the month when eighteen years of age, and thus continued for twelve years, when be bought thirty five acres of land where he now resides. He acquired a common school education. Mr. and 692 - HISTORY OF UNION COUNTY. Mrs. Simpson are the parents of five children, of whom four survive, viz.: Ida V., George A., Hannah R. and an infant, GEORGE SNYDER, farmer. P. O. Claibourne, was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, April 22, 1827, and is a son of Jacob and Margaret (Hinkle) Snyder. Jacob was born in Maryland in 1801, and his wife was born in Pennsylvania. They were married in Pennsylvania; he and his family came to Ohio, first to Columbiana County, next to Holmes County, and lastly to Union County in 1855, where they remained until their death. He died in July, 1861, and she in 1872. George was united in marriage August 12, 1849; his wife, Elsie Snyder, was born in Wayne County, Ohio, in 1826, and died April 11, 1851. He was united in marriage the second time, March 1, 1853, with Eliza Grim, who was born in Pennsylvania in 1825. He has been engaged in farming most of his life, and now owns 55 12 acres of land. He acquired a common school education in his youth. He is the father of four children. of whom one survives--John A. Mr. Snyder is a member of the Free-Will Baptist Church, and his first and last wives were both members of the church. J. B. TAYLOR, physician, Broadway, was born in Delaware County, Ohio, December 6, 1847, and to a son of Elam and Mary Ann (Glaze) Taylor, the former a native of Delaware County, Ohio, born January 24, 1815, and the latter a native of Franklin County, Penn., born April 1, 1814; she was a faithful wife and a good mother, and passed away from earth December 12, 1850. After remaining single for quite awhile, he was again united in marriage with a widow lady. Mr. Taylor is a man of considerable local influence, and has been filling the office of Justice of the Peace for many years with credit. He and his wife reside at Norton, Ohio. Our subject was but four years of age when his mother died; his father then broke up housekeeping, and he was then thrown out upon the charities of the world to battle for himself. He lived with several families until he was eleven years of age, when he went to work with a family for his board and clothes; he remained four years, when he ran off from them. He enlisted in the army in Company G, Eighty-eighth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and after coming out of the army lived with his father and attended school one winter. He next engaged to work for J. A. Schaaf, at $6 per month, and while working there, attended school in the winter. He passed through a grant many privations and hardships, and when he began to read medicine had no money with which to pay his tuition, so he did office work to pay for his education. He began the practice at Green Camp, Marion County, Ohio, and from there came to Broadway, Ohio, where he has a very good practice. He graduated in medicine March 3, 1881, He was united in marriage February 23,1882, with Emma Wolford, a native of Green Camp, Marion County, Ohio. The Doctor is really a self-made man. LUTHER TURNER, farmer, P. O. Marysville, was born in Clark County, Ohio, February 20, 1828, and is a son of John and Leah Turner, the former was born in Maryland, in 1800, sad his wife was born in Pennsylvania. They were married in Clark County, Ohio, where he first settled when he came to Ohio. He afterward came to Union County, Ohio, where he remained until his death, which occurred June 9, 1879; his wife died October 10, 1862. Luther was united in marriage, January 15, 1860, with Deborah Hamilton, who was born in Taylor Township, Union County, Ohio, December 19, 1840. He first learned the blacksmith trade, and after working at the trade eight years, he engaged in farming, and has thus continued through life, at this time owning 116 acres of load. He acquired a common school education, and has been a member of the Masonic order for twenty-five years. Mr. and Mrs. Turner are the parents of four children, of whom three survive, viz.: Nettie, Sarah A. and Carrie. Mrs. Turner is a member of the Christian Church. J. S. VANATTA, farmer,- P. O. Marysville, was born in Now Jersey October 7, 1827, and is a son of Elias and Nancy Vanatta, who were both natives of New Jersey, the former born in March, 1808. Our subject was very young when his mother died, and after her death his father was again united in marriage with Elizabeth Huffman, who was a native of New Jersey. They are both living. Our subject was united in marriage, April 15, 1869, with Dianthia Rosencrantz, who died December 27, 1878. He was next united in marriage with Jane E. Atherton, who was born in Licking County August 26, 1838. They were married October 27, 1880. He has been engaged in farming through life, and now owns 110 1/2 acres of land, with splendid improvements. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Church. M. M. WARNER, farmer and carpenter, P. O. Claibourne, was born in Maryland March 4, 1810, and is a son of John and Clarissa Warner. John was born in Pennsylvania February 11, 1776, and his wife was born in Maryland March 16, 1786. They were married in Frederick County, Md., December 25, 1801, and emigrated to Ohio, where they remained until their deaths, he December 5, 1841, and she June 10, 1877. M. M. Warner was united in marriage, April 15, 1838, with Eliza Coalhaze, who was born in Maryland October 5, 1818, aid died Jannary 28, 1880. When twenty-one years of age, he learned the carpenter trade, and followed that trade for nearly forty years, when he engaged in farming, and has followed that over since. Mr. and Mrs. Warner were the parents of nine children, of whom eight survive, viz.: John B., George M., Jennie C., Clarissa E., Henry M., Josephine C., Orval J. and Ellen S. Mr. Warner acquired a good common school education in his youth. His wife was a member of the Methodist Church. TAYLOR TOWNSHIP. - 693 J. J. WATTS, merchant, Broadway. The subject of this sketch, a very enterprising young business man, was born in Franklin Township, Franklin County, Ohio, November 25, 1847, and is a son of Hiram and Sarah J (Goldsmith) Watts, both natives of Ohio. Mr. Watts was born December 28, 1822, and Mrs. Watts July 15, 1823. Mr. J. J, Watts when nineteen years of age engaged in the mercantile business as clerk for J. S. Winters, and thus he continued for three years. He next engaged with Isaac F. Gates, with whom he continued three months. Then he went to York Center, where he and Mr. Storms engaged in keeping groceries under the firm name of Watts & Storms, and continued in partnership one year. He next engaged as traveling salesman for McCreay, Barnes & Donnelly, of Cincinnati, Ohio, for one year; after which he come back to Broadway, Ohio, and engaged in farming for a short time. He next was agent for the grain warehouse, of Broadway, Ohio, and was at one time in partnership with his brother, C. D. Watts, in the grocery business, with whom he dissolved partnership November 11, 1878, since which time he has been engaged in a general store at Broadway, Ohio. In connection with his store he has been engaged in buying and shipping wool to the Fast each year for four years. He has been married twice. He was united in marriage the first time with Orpha K. Safford, September 9. 1870; she was born in Union County, Ohio, August 5, 1850, and died July 4, 1873. He remained a widower until June 4, 1874, when he was united in marriage with Mary M. Yearsly, who was born in Union County, Ohio, March 24, 1846. He in the father of three children, two by his first wife, and one by his second-Maud A., born August 6, 1871 ; Lenny H., born October 13, 1872; and Sewell G., born November 8, 1875. Mr. Watts acquired a common school education, and has been a member of the Masonic order nine years. C. D. WATTS, druggist, Broadway, was born in Franklin County, Ohio, August 2, 1854, and is a son of Hiram and Sarah (Goldsmith) Watts. Our subject was united in marriage September 19, 1880, with C. J. Burkam, a native of Virginia, born April 25, 1861. When he was nineteen years of age he engaged in mercantile business with his brother J. J. Watts. They were in partnership about four years, and then dissolved; after which he engaged in the drug business in Broadway, Ohio, where he has at present a No. 1 stock of new drugs, and a good town and country patronage. He acquired a common school education. His wife is a member of the Free Will Baptist Church. JOHN A. WELCH, farmer, P. O. Broadway, was born in Vermont September 8, 1819, and is a, son of Rebe and Lida (Parker) Welch, who were natives of Vermont, the former born March 12, 1797, and the letter September 2, 1802. He emigrated to Licking County, Ohio, in 1836, and afterward came to Union County, where he remained until his death, which occurred June 10, 1869. His widow is still living. John, when twenty-one years of age, engaged in teaching school and farming. He taught twenty-four terms and after that devoted his time to farming exclusively. He owns ninety-three acres of land at this time which is in a high state of cultivation. He was united in marriage, November 3, 1844, with Louise Welch, who was a native of Vermont, born October 17, 1824. To this union have been born eight children, viz.: Christina, Clarissa, Edwin F., Ira M., Lydia, Belindia, Nathaniel F. and George W. Mr. Welch has filled the office of Trustee, Clerk and Assessor of Taylor Township, with credit to himself and his constituents. He and his wife are members of the Free-Will Baptist Church. HENRY WILLIS, farmer. P. O. Broadway, was born in Adams County, Ohio, September 27, 1818, and is a son of Joseph and Ellen Willis. Joseph Willis was born in London, England, in 1797, and his wife in Adams County, Ohio, in 1794. They were married in Adams County in 1814. He emigrated from England to Ohio in 1814, first to Adams County, then to Fayette County, where they remained until their deaths, he in 1872, and she in 1882. Henry was united in marriage a May 25, 1837, with Barbara B. Sanderson, who was born in Fayette County, Ohio, July 5, 1815. He has been engaged in farming most of his life and owns at the present time 250 acres of fine land near Broadway. He has lived in Fayette, Clinton and Union Counties. He acquired a common school education. Mr. and Mrs. Willis an the parents of nine children, of whom six survive-Samuel, William H., Cynthia J., Joseph, Ramith H. and Richard B. THOMAS YEARSLEY, farmer, P. O. Broadway. Our subject is one of the oldest settlers of Taylor Township, Union County, Ohio. He was born in Chester County, Penn., December 23, 1819, and is a son of Thomas and Sarah Yearsley. Thomas, the father of our subject, was born in Chester County, Penn., August 23, 1790, and Sarah, his first wife, was born in the same place, October 9, 1789. She died in Chester County March 17, 1834, and he remained a widower until January 6, 1836, when be was united in marriage with Mary Hawley. He removed with his wife and three of the youngest children, to Union County, Ohio, In 1853, and on the 28th day of June, 1854, he died, being in his sixty-fourth year; his second wife died on the 18th day of July, 1870. Our subject came to Union County, Ohio, in 1849, and settled where he now resides. He was united in marriage October 18, 1860, with Sarah Green, a native of New York, born August 8, 1833. He first engaged in teaching school, next in clerking in a store, and lastly, in farming. He is still engaged in the latter, and owns, at this time, 176 acres of land in a high state of cultivation. He acquired a common school education, and has filled the office of Township Trustee of Taylor Township. His wife is a member of the Free-Will Baptist Church; she was formerly a member of the Christian Church. Mr. and Mrs.. Yearsley are the parents of seven children, of whom six survive-Albin, Joseph, Ada, Burton, Mary and Emma. 694 - HISTORY OF UNION COUNTY. MRS. CLIMENIA E. YONKIN, Postmistress, Broadway. The subject of this sketch is a widow, residing in Broadway, Ohio, who was born in Delaware County, Ohio, September 3, 1833, and is a daughter of Newton and Azubah Case, whose sketch appears in this work. Mrs. Yonkin ws united in marriage, October 21, 1855, with William Yonkin, who was engaged in farming. She is the mother of four children, of whom one survives-Jessie B., born July 6, 1860; the deceased are James P., born June 19, 1856, and died October 14, 1861; Francis I., born March 18, 1858, and died April 4, 1859, and Clara E., born February 27, 1863, and died March 31, 1880. Mrs. Yonkin is filling the position of Postmistress of Broadway, Ohio, where she owns property. She has been a member of the Free-Will Baptist Church for twenty years, and is much respected by all her acquaintance, ALPHONZO YOUNG, farmer, P. O. Marysville, was born in Ashtabula County, Ohio, March 7, 1837, and is a son of Seth and Abigail Young. Mr. Young, Sr., was born in Connecticut, and his wife was born in Ashtabula County, Ohio; they were married in Ohio, to which State he emigrated when nineteen years of age. Alphonzo was united in marriage November 15, 1860, with Martha E Newton who was born in Clark County, Ohio, November 26, 1835. He has been engaged in farming and teaching school most of his life and now owns fifty acres of land where he resides. He acquired a common school education and is a member of the I. O. O. F. fraternity. Mr. and Mrs. Young are the parents of five children-John N., Mary Anna, Ansil. Capitola, and Mattie .(RETURN TO THE TITLE PAGE)