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1050 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: UNION TOWNSHIP. JAMES I BENHAM, farmer ; P. 0. Lebanon ; was born on the place where he lives Oct. 19, 1830; is a son of James and Lydia (Moore) Benham. His father was born in Washington Co., Penn., August 9, 1784, and was a son of Peter Benham, who settled in Newport, Ky., in the winter of 1793 and 1794, where he resided one year, when he returned to Pennsylvania, where he died in 1799. His widow, with her children, came to Warren Co., Ohio, the following year, and settled on land now owned by A. J. Keever, in this township. Robert Benham, the Indian fighter, and the man who figured so prominently in the early history of Ohio, was a brother to Peter above mentioned, Grandmother Benham lived with her children where she settled, till her death, which occurred in 1805. The children were : Robert, James, Peter, John, Ann and Martha, all deceased but Martha, who resides in Orange Co., Texas. James Benham was three times married : first, in 1818, to Mary Robinson, who died soon after ; secondly, to Mary Russell, Dec. 9, 1827 ; lastly, to Lydia Irvin Moore, by whom he had six children, three living, viz.: James I., Rebecca and Martha ; the deceased died in infancy. Mr. Benham, Sr., was a continuous resident of the county, and a prosperous farmer. He served six years as Justice of the Peace, and in all ways was a successful man ; he died Aug. 13, 1869; his last wife departed this life Oa. 12, 1847. Our subject Was married, Feb. 2, 1853, to Martha J., daughter of Stephen Probasco, of a pioneer family of this county. Four children have been born to them, three living, viz.,: Peter P., James E. and Kate ; Frank deceased. Mr. Benham owns 124 acres of loll in the home farm and 56 acres in Turtle Creek Township. The home place is well improved, and shows the thrift and enterprise of its owner. Since 1852, he has been UNION TOWNSHIP - 1051 interested in Texas lands, having bought at that time 1000 acres of timbered land, an d he is now engaged in working the timber into lumber. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge of Lebanon,. Council, Chapter and Commandery. J. E. BOLMER, South Lebanon, book-keeper in King's Great Western Powder Mills. The above named gentleman was born in Warren County in 1852, and is a son of Bolmer. His education was received in the common schools, in which, by close ap- plication to study, he fitted himself to competently and intelligently discharge the duties required of him. In April, 1880, he entered the employ of Mr. King, as bookkeeper of his immense business, and has since successfully and satisfactorily discharged the duties incumbent on him. May 22, 1880, he was married to May, daughter of L. Woodrey, of Cincinnati, by whom he has had one child-Percy. STEPHEN H. BOWYER, farmer ; P. 0. Mason ; was born in Deerfield Township, in the year 1826, and is a son of Levi Bowyer, who was a son of' Stephen Bowyer, one of the pioneers of Warren Co. Our subject was reared on the farm and received a common education in the district schools ; he remained with his parents until he had passed his majority. Nov. 14, 1851, he was married to Emaline, daughter of Thomas Hall, one of the pioneers of the county. For two years after his marriage, he lived near the Twenty Mile Stand, when he sold out, and in partnership with his brother, Samuel, purchased about 130 acres of land in Union Township' he owns at present 110 acres, which is largely in cultivation and the home farm is beautifully improved. To Mr. and Mrs. Bowyer four children have been born, viz., Franklin P., who married Emma Fox ; Charley, who married Sallie Mulford; Almira, who married Bruce Beadle, and Eliza, who married James E. Todhunter. Mrs. Bowyer was born in Deerfield Township, in 1832. SAMUEL BOWYER, farmer ; P. 0. Mason ; is a son of Levi and Eliza (Dill) Bowyer, and was born in Deerfield Township in 1828 ; his father was a son of Stephen Bowyer, and died in 1869, at the age of about 70 years. Our subject was reared on a farm, and in the common schools he received his education. In 1856 he purchased land in Union Township, his present home, and at present owns 1691 acres of excellent laud, which is one of the best improved farms in the township. In 1862, he was married to Ivy, daughter of Thomas and Rebecca Sargeant, by whom he has had six children, viz., Wallace W., Emma L., Horace A., Clemice S., Mary B., and Perlie R. His wife was born in Warren Co., in the year 1841. Levi Bowyer was the father of ten children, viz., Alexander, John D., Charlotte, Stephen H., Samuel, Mary J., William, Levi, Julia and Thomas. DAVID BROWN (deceased), was born in Warren County, Ohio, Aug. 23, 1809, and was a son of Asa Brown, who came from New Jersey and settled in Warren Co., in a very early day, where they lived until their death. David was brought up a farmer, an occupation he followed during his life. Sept. 22, 1830, he was married to Mary, daughter of William L. and Ephenetas Foster. They were also from New Jersey, and settled in Warren Co., about 1801. They lived and died here. William L. Foster had fourteen children, four of whom are living, viz., John S., Ephenetas Hamp- son, Charlotte Huston and Mary Brown. The deceased are William, George, Ralph, Ellen, Nancy, Margaret, Nancy, Catherine, Catherine and Rhoda. After Mr. Brown was married, he lived on rented land for some years, but he eventually purchased 89 acres of land, where his widow now resides ; he started in life without any capital, and by his hard work, in which he was nobly assisted by his estimable wife, succeeded, after years of toil, in making a good home ; he was a man beloved by all, and his death was regretted by a host of warm and personal frieuds. By his death his wife lost a kind husband and his children an affectionate father, whose memory will ever cling to them as an indulgent and loving parent ;he died Aug. 25, 1881. To him were born eight children, four living, viz., Ephenetas Dunham, Jefferson H., Sarah A. Perrine and Mary Keever. The deceased are William, David, William and Eura E. Hutchinson. William, the eldest son, was killed by a horse, at the age of 11 years. William, the 2d, died from lockjaw, caused by a harrow tooth wound in the foot, aged 11 years. Eura E. also died from the same cause, aged 26 years. 1052 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: BENJAMIN BUNNEL (deceased) was born in the State of New Jersey and with his father, Abner, came to Warren Co. in the year 1804, and located on land where Mrs. M. Bunnel now lives ; he, Abner, lived with the Shakers a great many years, and with whom he died. Benjamin was married to Maria, daughter of James and Margaret Allen, who came from Pennsylvania and settled in Turtle Creek Township, where they lived and died—Mrs. A. in about the year 1812. They were parents of five children—James, Sarah, Abraham, Ann and an infant. To his union with Elizabeth Busby nine children were born—John, Jane, Elizabeth and Melinda ; the others died in childhood. Benjamin Bunnel died April 11, 1871; he was married to Maria Allen, March 2, 1820. To them were born seven children, all deceased—Isaac, Margaret, Christine, Rachel, Maria E., James W. and Elizabeth. Mr. Bunnel was a member of the Christian Church, as also is his wife, who joined the Presbyterian Church when 17 years old ; she afterward joined the Christian Church so as to be with her husband ; although having buried husband and children, and being deprived of the vision of sight, her life now would be almost a blank, but for the reliance she has for the future, and the re-union with those from whom she was separated by the hand of death affords her great consolation. She owns 75 acres of land, the same on which her husband settled when he first purchased land. He was a mason by trade, but farming was his chief employment. S. W. BURDSAL, farmer; P. O. Lebanon : was born in Hamilton Co., Ohio, in 1813 ; he is a son of Josiah and Hannah Burdsal; he was born in Monmouth Co., N. J., she in Chester Co., Penn. In 1794, they came to Ohio and located in Hamilton Co., where they lived and died. Joseph Williamson, father of Hannah, came to Hamilton Co. in 1796, and settled near Gerrard Station, near which place Gen. Wayne had his rendezvous. Josiah Burdsal died in 1862; she departed this life in 1864. To them were born nine children, seven living—Mary, Jane, Julia, Viola, Sophia, Samuel and Stephen ; Williamson and Frank deceased. Our subject was reared on the farm till 17 years old, when he went to Cincinnati and learned the painter's trade, which he followed there and in Batavia for several years. In 1836, he was married to Ann M. Turner. In 1842, he went to Butler Co., Ohio, where he purchased a farm near Port Union, on whi9h he lived fourteen years, and on Another farm five years. In 1862, he came to where he now lives ; he owns 157 acres of choice land, which is in good cultivation and comfortably improved. To Mr. and Mrs. Burdsal nine children were born, three living—Melzer, John M. and Eliza ; the deceased are Samuel L., Augustus, Mary E., Leonard, Caroline and Florence. B. CAVOLT, Justice of the Peace and merchant. South Lebanon. The gentleman whose name heads this memoir, was born in Clemont Co., Ohio, in the year 1827. He was reared a cooper by trade, and his education was such as could be obtained in the district schools. In his trade he found employment in his native county until 1861, at which time he came to South Lebanon here he engaged in the mercantile business, in a rented store room, and afterward bought the property in which he is now doing business ; his stock at present consists in groceries and meats, though he formerly kept a general country store. In 1872, he was elected Justice of the Peace ; he has since held, and has recently been elected for a three years' term. In 1878, he was elected Clerk of the township. and is the present incumbent in office ; is a Republican in politics, having always affiliated with that party. Mr. Cavolt's executive ability is evidenced by the fact that he has to the satisfaction of constituents fearlessly discharged every duty pertaining to his trusts, for which reason his townsmen continue him their official representative in the judicial magistracy of his township. In 1849, he was married to Susan McCollern, of Clermont Co., Ohio, who has born him eight children, four living, viz.: John, Susan E. Rebecca J. and Charles ; the de- ceased are, James, Eddie, Martha E. and Margaret A. Amos Cavolt and wife, Sarah Hixon, were born in Ohio. B. Cavolt, grandfather of our subject, came from Pennsylvania in an early day, when Indians were yet plenty, and settled in Clermont Co., Ohio, where he died. UNION TOWNSHIP - 1053 J. T. COCHRAN, Township Trustee, South Lebanon, was born in Turtle Creek Township, in 1832, and is a son of James and Mary Cochran ; his father was born in Pennsylvania, and his mother in the State of Ohio, in which both died ; he died in 1843 ; she departed this life in 1837. Our subject was brought up on a farm, and only received a common school education. In 1858, he was married to Mary E., daughter of David Fox. In 1861, he enlisted in Co. F of the 35th O. V. I. ; was soon after transferred to the front in the Army of the Cumberland. He participated in the battles of Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, Perryville, Ky., and a number of lesser engagements ; served his full time and was honorably discharged in 1864. Upon his return home, he engaged in the grocery business, and soon after went to Lebanon, where he kept the Lebanon Hotel in 1871 and 1872, and it was during this time the Hon. C. L. Vallandigham met with the accident that caused his death, and Mr. Cochran has now in his possession the bedstead on which be died, June 1, 1871. Upon again locating in South Lebanon, he engaged in the business in which he is now engaged. In the spring of 1881, he was elected one of the Trustees of Union Township, and is also President of the village School Board. He is a Republican in politics, and has been on the Advisory Committee of Union Township for two years. To Mr. and Mrs. Cochran three children have been born, two living, viz.: Lula F. and Anna B.; Charles F. deceased. Mrs. Cochran was born in Warren Co. HENRY DILATUSH, farmer ; P. O. South Lebanon; the gentleman whose name heads this sketch was born in New Jersey in 1823, and is the largest land-holder in Union Township ; he is a son of Nicholas V. and Catalina Dilatush ; he was born in Monmouth Co., N. J.; she in Mercer Co., in the same State ; in 1838, they removed to and settled in Turtle Creek Township, in which they lived six years, aud, during the winter of 1844 and 1845, removed to Union Township, and settled on land they had bought, on which they lived till their death ; he died Jan. 6, 1870, aged 72 years, 3 months and 14 days ; she departed this life in 1876 ; they were parents'of eight children, seven of whom are living, viz. : Margaret, Sarah A., Henry, Susan (deceased), John, George, Thomas and William. Mr. D., Sr., was one of the successful and enterprising men of the county during his life, and his labors were rewarded by the accumulation of large property ; our subject was reared to farm pursuits, and his early education was such as a studious boy could get in the district schools, in which he fitted himself so as to successfully cope with the demands of business. In 1853, he was married to Eliza Hunt, who bore him three children, viz.: Walter S., Harry and Charley. Mrs. D. departed this life in the fall of 1878, at the age of 44 years. Mr. D. has been Trustee of Union Township for several years, and Infirmary Director for six years, and to the Agricultural Society of the county for eighteen years. He owns upward of 400 acres of land, which is largely in cultivation and comfortably improved. WILLIAM J. DILATUSH, farmer ; P. O. Lebanon ; the gentleman whose name heads this memoir was born in New Jersey, Oct. 30, 1837, and is a son of Nicholas Dilatush, of whom mention is made in the sketch of H. Dilatush ; he was but a child when his parents came to Ohio, consequently has no recollections of " Old New England ;" like his brother Henry, his early educational training was confined to local schools, and the extensive school of experience gave him the practical knowledge which makes him a practical and successful business man. Jan. 22, 1880, he was married to Susan, a daughter of Timothy Perrine, of Warren Co; he owns 206 acres of choice land, and is one of the enterprising and thrifty farmers of the county. During the war he was a member of the " State Guards," and participated in the chase after John Morgan in his famous raid. W. F. DOWNEY, miller ; P. O. Morrow ; was born in Warren Co., Ohio, in the year 1850 ; he is a son of Eleazer Downey ; the rudiments of his education were received in the district schools, which was afterward developed in the Lebanon Normal School, from which institution he graduated and received the degree of " Bachelor of Science ; " previous to graduating he taught five years, and mostly in the schools of Warren Co. ; after graduating, he taught one year in the county and two in Illinois ; his health failing him, he was obliged to abandon the profession of teaching, when he 1054 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: turned his attention to the farm and mill ; he is a member of the Christian Church, with which he has been connected thirteen years. PETER B. DUNHAM, South Lebanon ; of the firm of Kelley & Dunham packers and dryers of sugar corn. Mr. Dunham was born in Turtle Creek Townshh., Warren County, in 1839 ; his early life was passed on the farm, and he received a common education in the district schools. He followed the fortunes of the firm until 1873 at which time he became interested in drying corn. In 1879, he became connected with Mr. Kelley, and together they do the largest business in that line in the county. in 1859, he was married to Rebecca, daughter of Harvey Randolph, by whom he has had one child—Ida B. (deceased), aged six years. Mr. D. was a member of Co. A, 169th 0. N. G. ; enlisted in 1863, served his time, and was honorably discharged. JOHN E. DUNHAM, farmer; P. 0. South Lebanon; was born in Union Town. ship in the year 1841. He is a son of Thomas G. Dunham, a pioneer, who was born in Warren County July 4, 1810 ; he was a son of Edward and Elizabeth (Gibbs) Dunham, natives of New Jersey, who settled in Warren County in a very early day. Thomas. G Dunham was reared a farmer's boy, and in the early schools of the county he received a common education. In 1835, he was married to Eliza, daughter of John and Nancy Benham, pioneers of Warren County. To them were born five children, viz., Cynthia A., Peter B., John E., James F. and Jennie. Mr. Benham began life a poor boy, and, by his indomitable energy, pluck and perseverance, in which he was seconded by his amiable wife, they together succeeded in accumulating a large property, which at his death was left his wife and children in good circumstances. His death occurred Nov. 18, 1874. His wife was born in Warren Co., Ohio, in 1816. Their youngest son, James F., was born in 1842, and was married to Elvira, daughter of Abner Burdsal, Dec. 29, 1872. John E., the subject of this sketch, is a farmer by occupation, and only received the advantages of a common school education. March 13, 1864, he was married to Letitia, daughter of James Jameson, of Warren County, who has borne him four children, three living, viz.: Burns B. Seldon G. and Raymond; an infant deceased. In 1861, he enlisted in Co. F, 60th 0. V. I., for one ye it ; served his time, and was honorably discharged. Was taken prisoner at Harper's Ferry, September, 1862, and was immediately paroled. He was in the engagement at Cross Keys, Va., and numerous smaller engagements. He owns 160 acres of excellent land, which is largely in cultivation and well improved. His wife is a native of the county, and was born in 1845. SAMUEL S. FRENCH, farmer, P. 0. Lebanon ; was born on the place where he resides, in 1829 ; he is a son of Samuel French, who was born in New Jersey, in 1788, and was reared in Pennsylvania ; his mother, Nancy Sibbett, was also born in New Jersey. Mr. French came to Ohio in 1801, and was only 13 years old at the time ; he worked for some years as a hand at odd jobs ; he was married three times ; first to Nancy Brandenburg, by whom he had two children: Anner A. and Eliza ; his second wife was Nancy Sibbett, who bore him two children —Samuel S. and Joseph ; by his third wife, Eliza Meeker, he had no children. He died in 1862, aged 73 years. Mr. French was a self-made man, as when he came to Ohio he was only a boy in years, and entirely destitute of mews; by unremitting toil and industry, coupled with good management, he built up a god property, as at his death he left 226 acres of choice land. Our subject was married in 1853, to Sarah Burrows, who has borne him two children—Joseph B. and Mary E. He owns the " Old Home " farm, 133 acres, which is largely in cultivation and comfortably improved. Mrs. French was born in New Jersey, in 1829 her parents, Samuel and Amelia (Hunt) Burrows, were natives, of New Jersey ; they settled in Lebanon, in 1831, he was a shoemaker by occupation, a trade he 'followed in Lebanon. To them were born four children—Sarah, Mary, Samuel S. and John M. He died in 1875 ; she in 1874. Both were members of the Church, to which they belonged for forty-five years. JOHN HACKETT, blacksmith, South Lebanon, was born near Goshen, in Warren Co., in 1837 ; he is a son of Samuel Hackett, a native of New Jersey, who settled in UNION TOWNSHIP - 1055 Warren Co. previous to the birth of our subject. He, John, learned his trade in the county, and established himself in business in Butlerville, before the war, where he worked for some time. In 1861, he enlisted in Co. A, of the 120th 0. V. L. which was raised for the three months' service. Mr. Hackett was the first man from Harlan Township to enroll his name after the expiration of his enlisted time; he re-enlisted for three years ; he did service in the Middle Department of the army, and was in the battles of Scurry Creek, Antietam, the second Bull Run fight, and others of equal importance ; at Antietam he was wounded in the left hand, and received scratches on his right hand and leg ; he was discharged July 11, 1864, having served over three years. Locating in South Lebanon, he did jour work for a time, and, in 1872, established himself in a shop of his own. Being a practical and intelligent workman, he commands a good percentage of the custom work of the place. He is a member of the Morrow Lodge, I. 0. 0. F., No. 116, and also of the Encampment, and of both is a worthy member and brother. To Mary Wager, of South Lebanon. he was married in 1868. Mr. Hackett owns a fine property in the village, and is rather historic, from the fact that it was on his property Gen. Sutton settled when he first came to Ohio, in 1795. REV. R. S. HAGEMAN, minister and farmer; P. 0. Camp Hageman. The subject of this sketch was born in the year 1837 ; he is a son of Henry and Rhoda (Stout) Hageman, who were born in the State of New Jersey ; he, April 20, 1798, and she, April 20, 1805. In 1828, with team and wagon they emigrated to Ohio, the journey occupying twenty-one days. They settled in Socialville, Deerfield Township, where they lived twenty-seven years. Although a miller by occupation, be followed farming and operated a saw-mill. In 1858, he removed to Union Township, where he lived till his death, which occurred July 25, 1862. In early life he was a member of the Presbyterian Church, in which he was an Elder ; afterward he connected with the M. E. Church, and was a devout and exemplary Christian man. To himself and wife were born ten children, three living—R. S., Hannah and Theodore ; the deceased— Joseph, Mary, Harriet, Mary Ann, John, Henry C. and Emma. Our subject was brought up to labor on the farm and in the mill until 19 years old. The rudiments of his education were received in the district schools, which was afterward developed in a course of study in the Farmers' College, where be prosecuted his studies to within one year of graduating, after which he began teaching and in all taught fifteen years ; during this time he was labori ng in the ministry, having been licensed to preach the Word of God at the age of 16 years, and at present enjoys the position of Local Elder in the M. E. Church. In 1862, he was married to Minerva, daughter of Charles W. Beedle, of Warren Co., who has borne him two children—Mary M. and Ella F. He owns a farm of 40 acres, which is in a high state of cultivation and comfortably improved. J. H. HARRELL, farmer ; P. 0. South Lebanon ; the subject of this memoir was born in Fredericksburg, this county, in 1820 ; he is a son of John Harrell, who came from Culpeper Co., Va., with his father, Nathan, about the year 1800, and settled in Union Township ; he, Nathan, served as a soldier during the war of the Revolution ; he and his wife were strict and consistent members of the Baptist Church. John Harrell was married to Elizabeth Lind, who bore him six children, viz., Mary A. and George (twins), Matilda, James M., Eliza and John H. Mr. Harrell died in 1824; his wife removed to Illinois, where she died in 1873, at the remarkable age of 102 years. George Lind, father of Mrs. Harrell, was born in Yorkshire, England ; when a boy of 16 years, he emigrated to America, which was before the Revolutionary war ; he clerked in New York for awhile, and when the war broke out, enlisted and served throughout that great struggle ; he, with his family, came to Ohio about 1800 and settled on land adjoining Nathan Harrell, opposite Morrow, and the place is yet known as the " Old Lind Farm." On the place he settled, he lived and died one of the most respectable sand esteemed of the early settlers. Our subject lived on the " Old Lind Farm " until 14 years old, when he went to Lebanon, where he served his term at blacksmithing, but never followed it on account of failing eyesight, from which time he followed various pursuits for many years. In 1848, he was married to Keziah Lee, who has borne 1056 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: him seven children, viz., John L Nancy, Rachel, Emma, Mary J., Jane and George. In 1864, he located in South Lebanon and has been engaged principally in farming he. and his wife are consistent Christian people and have belonged to the M. E. Church more than twenty years. Zephenia Lee, father of Mrs. Harrell, came from Pennsylvania to Union Township in 1804. Where he settled, he lived until his death, Which occurred in 1855, aged 74 years, and she departed this life at the age of 77 years. they were parents of eight children, viz., Matilda, Lucinda, Nancy, Elizabeth, Zephenia, Mary, Catharine and Keziah. William Lee, father of Zephenia, came to Ohio about 1808 ; he resided in Warren Co. until his death, which occurred about 1817. 13 his three wives he had twenty-one children. JOHN HARPER, farmer ; P. O. Lebanon ; was born March 12, 1808, in Delaware; he is a son of James and Catharine (Vickery) Harper, who were born in the State of Delaware, in which they were married. In 1811, they came overland by team to Warren Co. and bought 100 acres of land, on which our subject yet lives ; he died the year after his settlement, aged about 30 years ; he left four children, the eldest at his death being but a child ; for nine years after his death, his wife heroically struggled along on the farm until sorely distressed by adversities, when she abandoned the trust. Their children were four in number, two living, viz., Elizabeth and John (the deceased), Prudence and Catharine. Mrs. H. died in 1870, aged 83 years ; our subject has been four times married ; first, to Maria Beller, Nov. 14, 1833, died Jan. 11, 1844 ; second wife, Anner A. French, to whom he was married July 6, 1845 ; she died Oct. 22, 1858 ; his third wife was Margaret A. Ulm, whom he married the 18th day of September, 1860 ; she died April 14, 1866 to his fourth and last wife, Rebecca Stibbs, he was married May 2, 1871. Mr. H. owns 100 acres of land, the same his father purchased in 1811 ; he is a member of the Horticultural Society of the county, which he joined in 1879 ; Mrs. H. was born Dec. 11, 1840 ; she is a daughter of John Stibbs, who was a son of Henry Stibbs, a native of New Jersey, who settled in Salem Township in the year 1806 ; John Stibbs was married to Maria Hulse, of New Jersey, by whom he had eleven children, six living, viz., Keziah, Eliza, Henry, Phoeba, Nancy and Rebecca •, the deceased are Jackson, Sarah J., Susanna, James and Lewis. Mr. S. died in 1874 ; she in 1859 ; Henry Stibbs departed this life in 1857 ; he was a wagon-maker by trade ; Mrs. Harper was previously married to Joseph Robinson, May 22, 1859, by whom she had three children, viz., Elmer, Harry and Mattie. DAVID J. HOPKINS (deceased), late of South Lebanon ; was born in Hopkinsville, Warren Co., in 1812, and was a son of James Hopkins, a pioneer of this county. In early life our subject learned the tailor's trade, which he followed in South Lebanon for a number of years ; in 1836, he was married to Tarcillia, daughter of Capt. William Snook, a sketch of whom appears in connection with the sketch of Peter Snook, of Hamilton Township ; Mr. H., after being married, plied his trade in South Lebanon for several years, when he went to Hopkinsville, in which he resided fourteen years, whet he returned to his former place of residence, Jan. 2, 1858; to Mr. and Mrs. H. ten children were born, five living, viz., James E., Nathan K., Charles A., Rinaldo and Susan ; the deceased are William F., who was a member of the 35th O. V. I., served three years, and was slightly wounded in the battle of Chickamauga ; was honorably discharged, and in 1865 enlisted in the Eighth Regiment and belonged to Gen. Hancock's Reserve Corps, in which he served till his death, which occurred in Washington City, Feb. 14, 1866, aged 24 years. The other deceased children of David J. Hopkins are as follows : Sarah, Webster, Myrilla and Rachel A. Mrs. a was born in Deerfield in 1818, and is a daughter of Capt. William and Hannah (Stout) , Virginian who were parents of five children, four living, viz., Tarcillia Hopkins, Melinda Crane, Jane Drake and Irvin. Mrs. H. is an exemplary member of the M. E. Church, to which she has belonged since 1840, and is a consistent Christian woman. DANIEL HUFFORD, retired farmer, South Lebanon, was born in West Virginia April 21, 1800 and is a son of George Hufford, a Virinian who emigrated to Warren Co., Ohio, in 1831. In early life, our subject learned the carpenter's trade, working UNION TOWNSHIP - 1057 under his father who was a mechanic. In 1825, he went to New Orleans and came back up the river to Cincinnati, where he procured a horse and prospected over the county, and went to his home, and returned here as stated above. In 1828, his father purchased 350 acres of land. To his trade our subject gave exclusive attention for a number of years, his father in the meanwhile carrying on the farm. In 1837, he was married to Sarah E. Wilson ; by this marriage there were f our children---Robert G. (of this township, married Elizabeth Welton), Alexander W. (of Cincinnati, retired merchant.), George W. (of Indianapolis, Ind., married Lois P. Grosvener, of Worcester, Mass.; he at is a teacher), and a little girl died when 3 years of age. Mrs. Hufrord died, and Mr. Hufford was married the second time in March, 1849, to Eunice S. Richardson, a native of Barry, Vt., and daughter of Benjamin and Mary (May) Richardson; they were early settlers in Kentucky ; both are now deceased. By Mr. Hufford's last marriage there are two children- William S. (who married Miss Jane Cooper, and lives near the homestead) and Nathan K, (who is residing at the homestead with his parents). Mr. Hufford has had no aspirations for political honors, caring nothing for the empty bauble of local office. His life has been a success, and at present he owns 360 acres of .txcellent land ; he is one of our county's self-made men, having begun life without anything. Through his integrity and close application to business, has built up a large property. and he is now enjoying the fruits of his toil. His son, Alexander, enlisted in 1862, and was taken prisoner during the battle of Pittsburg Landing, and for two years was confined in the prison pens of Libby and Andersonville, before being exchanged. ALBER T. JONES, carpenter, South Lebanon, was born in Massachusetts in the year 1829 ; he is a son of Benjamin Jones, a native of the same State. The early life of our subject was passed on the farm, and he received only a limited education in the district schools. At the age of 16, he began learning his trade, by working on cotton machinery, to which particular work he gave his attention and tine for two years, after which, on account of failing he went. at house, building, which he followed while he remained in his native State. In 1860, he located in Hamilton Co., Ohio, in which he resided two years. In 1861, he was married to Minerva Thompson, of the same county. In 1862, he located in Warren Co., since which time carpentering has been his principal business. Being a master workman, and one of the best in the county, he receives a liberal share of the work in his line. To Mr. and Mrs. Jones three sons have been born, viz.: George W., Alvin N. and Edson M. He owns a good property in the village of South Lebanon, which makes him a comfortable and pleasant home. A. J. KEEVER, farmer ; P. O. Camp Hageman ; was born in Turtle Creek Township in 1839 ; he is a son of Abraham and Anna (Longstreet) Keever. He was born in Pennsylvania, and with his parents, Abraham and Mary (Kane) Keever, came to Ohio in an early day, and first settled in Darke Co., Ohio, and afterward became citizens of Warren Co. Aaron and Mary (Higgins) Longstreet, parents of Anna, were natives of New Jersey, in which they were reared and married. In 1812, he kept a public house in New Trenton, N. J. In 1814, they came to Ohio and settled in Turtle Creek Township, where they lived till they died; his death occurred in 1856 ; she died in 1863. To them were born seven children, viz.: Samuel (who married Betsey Corwin), Euphemia (who married Simpson), Mary (who married Andrew Burntager), Ann (who married Abraham Keever), and Mary (was married to James M. Gallager), Aaron (for his first wife married Mary Gallager, and for his second, Nancy Ward. Abraham Keever, Sr., children were as follows : Thomas (married Polly Perrine), Joseph (married Mary Dugan), Anthony (married Polly Swanger), Betsy (married Phcenix See), Abraham (married Ann Longstreet ), John and Phalix (unmarried), Lavinia (was married to Phcenix See), George (to Eliza Lawrence), and ' Polly (who married George Sears). To Aaron Keever, Jr., and wife were born four children, viz.: A. J. (married Mary Brown), Rebecca A. (was married to B. F. Gallager). Laving F. (married E. C. Dodds), and Mary M. (was married to Dr. J. B. Owens, of Lebanon). Abraham, Jr., died in 1847, aged 39 years. Mrs. Keever was again married to John W. Hall, by whom she had one child, viz., Lurella (now Mrs. 1058 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: D. P. Wikof1). She (Mrs. H.) died in 1879, aged 66 years. Abraham, father of A J., dealt largely in stock, and was one of the live business men of Warren Co. in his time, and was much respected by all who knew him ; he was successful in business and although dying young, left a farm of 200 acres. Anna, his wife, was a consistent' member of the Methodist Church ; Aaron Longstreet, her father, was a Presbyterian, and a very exemplary man. Our subject was reared on the farm, and in 1860 was married to Mary, daughter of David and Mary Brown. For four years after his marriage, he lived in the house where he was born. In 1865, he moved onto the Hawthorne farm in Union Township In 1881, he came to the place where he resides, and during. the summer of 1881 built a neat residence. He owns 110 acres of land which is good cultivation. JAMES KEEVER, farmer ; P. 0. Mason. The gentleman whose name heads this sketch was born in Warren Co., Ohio, Nov. 25, 1844 ; he is a son of James and Hester (Lamb) Keever, who settled in Ohio in an early day. The boyhood of our subject was passed on the farm, and in the district school he received an ordinary education. As his father died before his birth he was deprived of that parental care and traininct6 so necessary and essential to every child, yet withal, James has succeeded and owns a farm of 106 acres, which is in the northwest quarter of Sec. 20 ; his land he is fixing up and improving and now bids fair to become a pleasant home. In 1867, he was married to Mary E. Braden, by whom he has had three children-Minnie M., Clara L. and John C. He located where he now lives (the old homestead) in 1872. His brother, Leonidas, enlisted in 1862, in Co. A, 79th 0. V. I.; he died three months after, in December, at Gallatin, Tenn. NATHAN KELLEY, deceased, was born in the State of Delaware, and was married to Hannah Miller, of Pennsylvania, and afterward came down the Ohio River on a flat-boat with Judge Bennett, Longworth and others to Cincinnati, in 1791; he came from the above place in the night to Deerfield, and purchased land now owned by M. Hayner. In 1796, he located on the land where he lived and died ; he served as Justice of the Peace for many years, and was a man of large executive ability ; he died, July 6, 1845, aged 85 years ; death came sudden and unexpected, as the day before his death he rode five miles to have his will made ; his wife died in 1815. To them were born seven children-Cornelius, James, Thomas, Joseph (who was drowned in the Ohio River), Mary, Sidney and Cynthia. He was again married to Mary (Pierce) Van Meter, who bore him one child-Priscilla. He was an exemplary member of the M. E. Church, and stood high in the order of Masonry. William Miner, husband of Cynthia Kelley, was born in New Jersey, and was a son of Henry and Mary (Monfort) Miner. In 1810, they settled on land adjoining the Kelleys, where they lived and died. William Miner was married to Cynthia Kelley in about 1819 ; he served as .Clerk of the County Courts, after which he was made Clerk of the United States Court at Columbus, and afterward of the same court at Cincinnati ; health failing him, he returned to his farm and was appointed Assessor of the Third District, and served two or three years. To Mr. and Mrs. Miner fourteen children were born, seven living -Nathan, William, Leverett, Martha, Melissa, Victoria and Kate ; the deceased are Mary, Louisa, Cynthia, Virginia, George, John and an infant. Mr. Miner died Nov. 4, 1869, aged 71 years and 6 months; he belonged to the Masonic fraternity ; was a successful business man, and at his death left a large estate. HENRY B. KELLEY, South Lebanon, of the firm of Kelley & Dunham, packers and driers of sugar corn. Mr. Kelley was born in New York in 1844 ; his early life was passed in the nurseries of Rochester, in his native State, one of which he had charge when only 17 years old. The rudiments of his education were received in the common schools, which was afterward quite fully developed in higher institutions of learning. In 1871, he came to Ohio and located at Foster's Crossing, in Warren Co., where he began drying sweet corn. The following year he located at his present site. Mr. W. H. Poor and he were the discoverers and originators of their new process of drying corn. He was married in Ohio, in 1867, to Rosa, daughter of Orson Mt'''. ray, who has borne him children as follows-Cannie, Carlos, Horace and George. UNION TOWNSHIP - 1059 Mr. Kelley belongs to all Masonic bodies, being a member of Lebanon Lodge, No. 26, Chapter No. 5, and to the Miami Commandery. A. KING, proprietor of King's Great Western Powder Works, South Lebanon ; the gentleman whose name we present at the head of this memoir is one of the successful and energetic business men of Warren Co.; he was born in Suffield, Conn., Oct. 18, 1842, and is a son of Thomas King, a native of the same State ; he was reared on the farm in his New England home and received a common education in the district schools ; at the age of 16, he came to Ohio and entered the employ of the Miami Powder Co., which mills were located in Xenia ; for two years he worked as an employe, and during the time, by close observance, gained a practical knowledge of the business in detail; and was given the foremanship of the mills, which he successfully directed and operated for three years ; he then took an interest in the business, which he sustained till 1877, when he sold out, and in partnership with J. W. King , purchased lands on the Little Miami River, on which has been erected since " King's Great Western Powder Works," of which our subject is part owner, foreman and general business manager. The business of this mill is extensive, and, from the improvements being made, it is safe to predict that it is destined to become the leading manufacturing enterprise of Warren Co. On the 20th day of September, 1863, Mr. K. was married to Amanda, daughter of Henry Luck, of Indiana, who has borne him seven children, viz., George, Hattie, Isa, Harry, Robert, Jessie and Stella ; Mrs. K. is a member of the Baptist Church and a very estimable lady. F. B. LYTLE, farmer ; P. 0. South Lebanon. The gentleman whose name is presented at the head of this memoir is a descendant of one among the early pioneers in Union Township ; he was born in 1823, and is a son of William B. Lytle, who was born in Mifflin Co., Penn., in the year 1796. He was a son of Andrew Lytle, who was born in Pennsylvania Nov. 15, 1766, and who was of Irish lineage ; in the year 1796, he, with his wife and two children (Robert and William), on horseback, came over the mountains to Ohio, and located in Deerfield ; he established a tanyard in the above place, the first in the county, if not the first in the State ; he afterward purchased two farms of 160 acres each, both lying in Union Township ; he continued in the tanning business till his death, which occurred June 23, 1830, aged 64. His wife departed this life Sept. 29, 1833, aged 70 years ; they were parents of three children, who grew to maturity, viz., Robert, William and David (all deceased). He was one of the promoters and organizers of the Christian Church, the first ecclesiastical society established in the township ; he served in the capacity of Justice of the Peace for a number of years, and none ever questioned the integrity nor the honesty of purpose of Andrew Lytle. William B. Lytle, father of our subject, was an infant of but a few months old when his parents came into the county, and, when old enough; learned his father's trade, which he never followed to any great extent. He was married to Catharine, daughter of Gen. David Sutton, one of the first settlers in Union Township, by whom he had five children, viz., Andrew (deceased); Franklin B., Harvey (deceased), Mary E. and David (deceased). William Lytle was a farmer by occupation, and, with the exception of being Postmaster of the Deerfield office, held no other position of note. He departed this life in April, 1864 ; his wife survived 'him until June, 1879, when she died at the age of 78 years. Both were exemplary members of the Christian Church, the same that was organized by his father in the early history of the county. F. B. Lytle was reared to farm pursuits, and received only a district school education ; he was married, April 14, 1852, to Gertrude, daughter of Thomas and Sarah A. (Wikoff ) Hall ; to them have been born six children, four living, viz., David, Charley, Catharine and Anna ; the deceased are Mary B. and Thomas H. Mr. L. owns a highly improved farm, one and a half miles west of Deerfield, and is a leadinc,6 and enterprising citizen. Mrs. L. wis born in Deerfield Township in the year 1830. NATHAN K. LYTLE, distiller, South Lebanon. This gentleman was born in Union Township in 1843, and is a son of Robert Lytle, who was a son of Andrew Lytle, one of the first settlers in Warren County, of whom mention is made in this 1060 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: work. Robert Lytle departed this life in 1872 or 1873. Our subject was reared , the farm, and received a common education in the district schools, which was extended by a course of study in the Maineville Academy. He was married in 1864 to Katie a daughter of Col. William Miner, who was once a prominent citizen of Warren Count To them have been born three children, viz.: Mary, William and John it. Since his marriage, he has been engaged in distilling in different parts of the country, and of which he has a practical knowledge, His mother, Cynthia (Keever) Lytle, is still living, resides in California, with her son, who is a quicksilver expert JOHN W. H. MONFORT, farmer ; P. O. South Lebanon ; was born in Deerfield Township, Dec. 16, 1822. He is a son of Arthur and Eleanor (Hall) Montfort; he was born in Somerset Co., N. J., in the year 1798 ; he (Arthur) was a son of Peter Monfort, a native of the same State. This family descended from Huguenot stock the founders of the family in this country having emigrated from their native country during the persecuting wars waged against that body of religionists more than 200 years ago. Peter Monfort, with his wife and eight children, came to Ohio in 1816, locating on land in Deerfield Township, now owned by the Cline heirs and Reuben Hoff; here he lived till his death, which occurred about 1823. He and his wife, Ellen S. Sutphin, were consistent members of the Presbyterian Church, of which he was an active member ; she departed this life in 1848 or 1849, at an advanced age. Arthur Monfort was married to Eleanor, daughter of John T. Hall, in Warren County, March 6, 1822; he settled on the old homestead, where he lived till his death, which occurred Aug. 28, 1846. She departed this life April 23, 1865 ; she was born Sept. 26, 1802. To them were born eleven children, five living, viz. : John W. H., Julia A., Peter, Mary. J. and Myrilla H. The deceased are Elbert, who died in his 22d year ; Ellen Irwin, aged 35 years ; Thomas H., aged 3 years ; Ruth, aged 3 years. The others died in childhood. The subject of this sketch remained on the farm till nearly of age, when, in the fall of 1843, he went to the birthplace of his ancestors in New Jersey, remaining there till 1846, when he returned to his Ohio home. He has been twice married ; first, to Ellen, daughter of Milton Keever, Feb. 9, 1854; by her he had five children, three living, viz. : Arthur M., Mary E. now Mrs. Probasco, and Julia D. ; the deceased are Lydia E., aged 3 months ; and Georgianna, aged 3 months. Mrs. Monfort died Dec.23, 1869, aged 37 years. His second marriage was celebrated with Julia A. Bowyer (Cline) Jan. 9, 1873 ; sbe is a daughter of Levi Bowyer. In 1855, Mr. Monfort located where he now resides. Their farm consists in 107 acres of choice land, which is comfortably improved. He has been Justice of the Peace nine years, Trustee three years, and a member of the Board of Education twelve years. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge of Lebanon, No. 26 ; he has passed various degrees, and is an eminent Sir Knight of Lebanon Commandery, No. 22. ALEXANDER L. MOUNTS, farmer ; P. O. South Lebanon ; born in Hamilton Township, Aug. 4, 1811, and is a son of James and Elizabeth (Liggett) Mounts ; he was a son of William and Elizabeth (Watson) Mounts, of Kentucky, who descended from Virginia stock, which sprung from French antecedents, and William Mounts was a cousin to the LaFayettes ; he (William), with his wife and children, came up the channel of the Little Miami River on pack horses in October, 1796, and settled in Hamilton Township on 1,000 acres of land he had purchased in partnership with another gentleman. To them were born eight children, viz., William, Joseph, Providence, Watson, Rachel, Nancy, Rebecca and Elizabeth. Joseph was married in Warren Co., to Elizabeth Liggett, whose family settled in Salem Township previous to 1800. To them were born nine children, viz.,William J. Alexander L., Milton (deceased), Joseph (deceased), Dorcas, Jesina (deceased), Rebecca, Elizabeth, Catharine (deceased); he flied in 1848, aged 64 years ; she died in 1853 or 1854 at upward of 70 years. At the age of 17, our subject began learning the tanner's trade under David Lytle, his brother-in-law, and after that gentleman's death became proprietor, and for thirty years ran the business, up to 1866, when he rented the yard for five years. Since he has been engaged in farming ; his first marriage was celebrated with Phoebe A. Sargent in 1840. Who bore him one child; she died soon after its birth, in 1841, aged 24 years. 1844, UNION TOWNSHIP - 1061 he was married to Mary F. Hunt, by whom he has had five children, viz., Jesina, Mary, Elizabeth (deceased), Granville (deceased), and Hattie. Mr. Mounts owns a small farm of rich bottom land ; he and his wife and children are members of the M. E. Church, and are exemplary Christian people. NATHANIEL MURPHY (deceased) was another of the old pioneers of Warren Co.; he was born near Milford in the State of Delaware, April 10, 1790, and was a son of Leven Murphy. Soon after the beginning of the present century, and when about 20 years old he came to Ohio ; he settled in Tuttle Creek Township, and was married to Elizabeth, daughter of Edward and Sarah Jones, pioneers of Warren Co., who also settled in Turtle Creek Township. To Mr. and Mrs. Murphy, seven children were born, three living, viz., James M., Hannah Murfort and Sarah. The decease d are Eliza Perrine, Jacob C., Edward J. and Leven. Nathaniel served under Harrison in the war of 1812, and participated in the battle of Fort Meigs. For good service, his country gave him 160 acres of land ; he died Feb. 21, 1868 ; she departed this life June 20, 1862. Mr. Murphy was a hard-working and successful man, and was universally held in esteem by all who knew him ; he was self-made, having begun life without capital. Through his industry and economical habits, he was enabled to leave each of his children $10,000. James M. Murphy was born in 1812 ; during the earlier part of his life he taught school seven years and was a successful teacher. The balance of his time has been devoted to the farm ; he owns 166 acres of excellent land which is nicely improved. JAMES PERRINE (deceased). This venerable pioneer was, at the time of his death, among the oldest resident settlers in the county ; he was a native of New Jersey, born Sept. 6, 1786 ; when he was 6 years old, he was taken with the family to Kentucky, where he lived till he was 25. On Aug. 27, 1807, he became the husband of Miss Ann Applegate, who was born May 17, 1790. In the spring of 1812, he emigrated to Ohio, and settled in Union Township, Warren Co., on a farm, upon which he spent the remainder of his life. Here, in the wilds of a forest wilderness, he began the arduous task of preparing a home for his family. Those only who have braved the dangers, trials, and hardships of a pioneer life can properly appreciate the self-sacrificing labors of the early settlers of any country. The following is the record of Mr. Perrine's family : Mary Ann, born Sept. 9, 1809, died July 19, 1848 ; Daniel J., born Oct. 9, 1811 ; William H., born Sept. 24, 1813 ; George W.. born Oct. 30, 1816, died Jan. 14, 1863 ; Garrett, born Dec. 12, 1818 ; Lydia E., born June 3, 1820. Mrs. Perrine died Oct. 1, 1823, aged 33 years 4 months and 13 days. Mary Ann married Thomas Keever ; had seven children and twenty-seven grandchildren, oft whom one son and five grandchildren are dead. Her son, George Keever, enlisted under Capt. Williams in the three months' service, in the 12th O. V. I. ; re-enlisted in the 35th O. V. I., in Company A, Capt. Budd ; was Orderly Sergeant of his company. At the battle of Chickamauga, was mortally wounded on the skirmish-line early in the first day's fight, and was buried near the battle-field. Daniel J. married Eliza Murphy ; had five children (three dead) and two grandchildren. James N. enlisted in the 69th O. V. I., and served his country faithfully until discharged. William H. married Rebecca Randolph ; has had eleven children, five dead, and twenty-three grandchildren, of whom seven are dead. David S. enlisted in the 79th O. V. I., was mortally wounded at Peach Tree Creek, died at Chattanooga, and was buried in the National Cemetery at that place. David Morris, son-in-law of William H. and Rebecca Perrine, was also a companion with David in the same regiment. George W. maried Rhoda Beedle ; has had six daughters, one dead, and eight grand children, two dead. Garrett married Margaret Ann Monfort, now dead, by whom he had one child, also dead ; his second wife was Amy Ann Covert, by whom he had three children, one grandchild. Garrett enlisted in the 2d Colo. I., serving three years ; he was discharged on account of sickness ; he resides in McDonough Co., Ill. Lydia E. married Joseph Lamb, deceased ; had two children, both dead ; her second husband is Richard Loyd, who resides in Mason Co., Ky. ; have had eight children (of whom four are dead), and seven grandchildren. For a second companion Mr. Perrine married Elizabeth Davis ; 1062 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: by this marriage he had the following family : Elizabeth Ann. born March 12 1895. John, born Feb. 15, 1827 ; James H., born Dec. 29, 1828, died March 20, 18'80' Joseph C., born Dec. 10, 1830, died July 3, 1864 ; Eliza, born Nov. 12, 1839 died Nov. 4, 1835 ; Robert M., born Oct. 6, 1834 ; Lyde, born Aug. 9, 1836; born Dec. 11, 1838 ; Henry Clay, born June 10, 1842, died Oct. 28, 1846 ; SvinLy ter, born June 10, 1845 ; Benjamin F., born May 24, 1848. Mrs. Perrine died . Jan. 6, 1863, aged 57 years 9 months and 10 days. Elizabeth Ann married George Probasco ; has three children. Mr. Probasco died in 1865. John served fo three years as wagoner in Company A, 35th 0. V. I., was captured at Anderson's Pass, Tenn., by Wheeler's cavalry, Oct. 2, 1863, and taken to McMinnville, where he made his escape by traveling after night by the light of the moon, and on the fifth day after capture, reached the camp of the Union army ; his portrait appears elsewhere. James H. married Margaret Ann Luce ; has had six children (two now dead), and three grandchildren. Joseph C. enlisted Aug. 20, 1861, in Company A, 35th O.V. I. ; died at Chattanooga July 3, 1864, and was buried in the National Cemetery at that place. Robert M. married Jennie Haines Nov. 20, 1872 ; has three children living and two dead enlisted in the 2d Ohio Heavy Artillery ; resides at Cleveland, Ohio. Benjamin F. married Lillie R. Ramsey Jan. 1, 1873 ; has three children ; is a merchant of Valparaiso, Ind. Mr. James Perrine died April 11, 1872, aged 85 years 7 months and 5 days. He was the progenitor of a very numerous family, which, including his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, numbered 148 ; of these, forty-one are now dead. In politics, Mr. Perrine was a stanch Republican, having been, previous to the organization of this party, an Old-Line Whig. During the late war, his sympathies were strongly with the North, and he firmly supported the Administration in the effort to put down the slave-holders' rebellion. He was represented in the struggle by five of his sons, two of whom laid down their lives for their country. Five grandsons also served in the war, and two of them died in the service. Mr. Perrine was a man of high integrity, very correct and safe in his financial transactions, and was a highly respected citizen of the community. The father of this James Perrine was Daniel Perrine, who was born Oct. 27, 1762, and died in Kentucky, May 16, 1833. His mother, Lydia Perrine, was born July 15, 1764, and died Nov. 28, 1848, in her 85th year. The subject of this sketch is said to have shot the last deer killed along Muddy Creek ; it was an old buck, shot by Mr. Perrine in 1814. JAMES H. PERRINE (deceased) was born in Union Township in the year 1828 ; he was a son of James Perrine, an early settler, whose sketch appears in this work ; he was reared on the farm and in the district schools; by close application to study, he fitted himself to teach a business he followed to some extent in his early life. In 1854, he was married to Margaret A., daughter of William and Mary Luce, of Warren Co. After his marriage, he located where his widow now resides and where he lived till his death, which occurred March 20, 1880. He was four years Director of the Horticultural Board of the county. To Mr. and Mrs. P. six children were born, four living, viz., Mary E., Lydia E., Flora B. and George G. ; Henry F. and Willie C., deceased. William Luce, father of M. rs. P., came to Ohio in an early day and located in Warren Co. Mrs. Luce was born in. Clermont Co., Ohio ; they were parents of fifteen children. By his two other wives he had nine children ; he died in 1875, aged 79 years. She (mother of Mrs. Perrine) died in September, 1864. Mr. P., at his death, left a farm of 315 acres of choice land which is well improved, making Mrs. P. and her children a pleasant and comfort able home. JOHN H. PHILLIPS, farmer ; P. 0. Lebanon ; was born in Saratoga Co., N. Y., Dec. 19, 1838 ; he is a son of Elijah and Lorinda Phillips, natives of New York,_ who settled here about 1874. The early boyhood of our subject was passed with his father, who was a dealer and shipper of stock ; he received common education, such could be obtained in the district schools. In 1855, he came to Ohio, a single and for three and one-half years worked as a hand for $10 per month, and during time saved $65 pr annum. Nov. 22, 1858, he was married to Diborah, daughter UNION TOWNSHIP - 1063 of John Irons ; after that event he rented land for six years, when he bought a home in Washington Township, on which he lived six years, when he sold and came to where be now resides ; at present he owns 137 1/2 acres of fine land, all of which lies in Union Township but 26 acres. He is one of our county's self-made men, is an industrious and intelligent farmer, and one whose integrity and character is above reproach. To Mr. and Mrs. P. three children were born, viz., Melvin R., Indiola and John. Mrs. P. was born in Warren Co. in 1842. Politically, Mr. P. is a Republican and has always voted with that party upon all questions at issue. NATHANIEL B. ROSZELL (deceased) was born in New Jersey, and was a son of Joseph Roszell, who settled in Miami County, Ohio, in 1834. In 1836, our subject, his wife, Ann Ford, and their four children settled in Salem Township, this County, and afterward removed to Turtle Creek Township, and still later to Miami Co., Ohio, where he died, Aug. 4, 1881, aged 77 years. They were parents of twelve children, six living-Margaret, Charlotte, Samuel, Catharine, Charles and Sallie ; the deceased were Elizabeth, Susan, John, Mary, Rachel and Mary. In business matters, Mr. Roszell was successful ; a natural genius and a crack shot. Por a number of years he and his wife were members of the Presbyterian Church. F. M. Hollingshead, deceased husband of Charlotte Roszell, was born in Greene Co., Ohio, and was married to her in 1850. They afterward located in Turtle Creek Township, where they lived till his death, in 1869, aged 38 years. To them were born two children-Annzenitia and Isiah. Mr. Hollingshead was Assessor of his township for several years ; and a worthy member in the order of Odd Fellowship. In 1863, he enlisted in the 79th 0. V. T., and during the two years he served was connected with the Commissary Department. Isiah H. was born in 1853 ; in 1875, he was married to Margaret A., daughter of William Shawhan, by whom he has had three children-David W., Mate and William F. Mrs. C. Hollingshead was born in 1832. AARON SCULL, farmer, was born in Hamilton Co., Ohio., in 1817 ; he is a son of Abel and Mary Scull, who were born in New Jersey. In the year 1812, they emigrated to Ohio, and located in the above county, where they lived for a number of years, when they removed to Warren Co., in which both died, he in 1868, she departed this life in 1863. They were consistent members of the M. E. Church, in which oth were workers. They were parents of ten children, eight of whom are living - Roxanna, Abel, Aaron, John, Mary. William, Elizabeth and Rhoda; the deceased are Priscilla and Sarah. Our subject was reared on the farm, and at the age of 7 years began working in the field ; be has been three times married ; first in 1839, to Eliza, a daughter of Ephraim Thompson, she died in 1863 ; his second marriage was celebrated with Eliza, daughter of David Bennett, in 1864, who bore him six children, four living-Eliza, George, Ida and Nettie ; the deceased are Melissa, died Oct. 22, 1881, aged 25 years, and Emma, who departed this life March 19, 1881, aged 20 years. Mrs. Scull died in 1868. His third and last marriage was consummated with Sarah A., daughter of William Osborne, in 1869, by whom he has had one child-Lillie. In 1858, he purchased where he now lives, 145 acres of land, and, in 1859, 50 acres more ; his land is in excellent condition and is a fine farm, on which is the best residence in the township, which was built in 1869-70, at a cost of $12,000. To the M. E. Church Mr.. Scull belonged since 12 years old, and is a consistent and charitable Christian gentleman. WILLIAM W. SHUETS, grocer and coal dealer, South Lebanon. The gentleman whose name heads th's sketch was born in Deerfield Township, April 4, 1826, and is twin brother of Andrew M.; he is a son of Michael Shuets, who was born in Huntington Co., N. J., and when a single man came to Warren Co., in 1816 ; he was afterward married to Elizabeth Worley, who, with her parents, William and Nancy Worley, came from Berkeley Co., Va., in the year 1814; they settled in Deerfield, Union Township, where they lived and died ; he died in 1829, she departed this life about 1835. He was a sickle-maker by trade and his goods were in much demand. After Michael Shuets was married, he bought land in Deerfield Township, and later purchased a farm in Union Township, where he died Sept. 8, 1845, aged 50 years. She departed this 1064 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES : life in 1829, aged 29 years. They were parents of six children, four living-Deliverance, William W. and Andrew M., twins, and Ellen ; the deceased are Sarah and John W.; the latter was a soldier in the Mexican War, and died from a chronic disease in Mexico City, in 1847. During the early history of the county, Mr. Shuets sr., was Overseer of the Poor of Union Township ; he was an industrious man and possessed just the mettle necessary to make a true pioneer. The property he owned at his death was the result of his own labor. Our subject was brought up on the farm, where he labored till of age, when he began huxtering, a business he did not succeed in ; he was married March 12, ,1851, to Mary Ann, daughter of Joseph Brandenburg, of Maryland, who settled in Warren Co. in an early day and were pioneers. After his marriage he huxtered for a year, and afterward was elected to the office of Constable, and since has been identified in every office of Union Township, except Justice of the Peace ; at present he is Treasurer of the same township. During the war, he kept hotel in Deerfield ; in 1865, he built the property where he now does business; in 1869 he engaged in the grocery and coal business in the same property ; he has been considerably engaged in other business, and in all fairly successful. To them have been born ten children, seven living-Laura, Henry, Catherine, Joseph, Annette, William W., Jr., and Lulu. The deceased are-Sarah E., Huldah D. and Cora. MOSES THOMPSON (deceased) was born in Hamilton County, Ohio, in 1816, and was reared on the farm, which he followed for an occupation during his life. In 1844, he was married to Elizabeth Whitehead, a native of New Jersey. After the celebration of his marriage, he came to Warren Co., and purchased the farm on which his widow now resides ; he purchased the Eddie Drake land in Union Township, a place well known ; he was almost a life long member of the Christian Church, and was an exemplary Christian gentleman, and was universally respected and esteemed by all who knew him. To their union eight children were born, five living, viz.: Marian, Sallie, Ada, Martha and Mary. The deceased are-John, Aaron and Reeder. John was a member of Company B, 79th O. V. I. ; he died in Gallatin, Tenn., Feb. 9, 1863, aged 18 years. Although but a youth in years, he left the record of a good soldier, as he was ever at his post and ready to discharge every perilous duty. Mr. Thompson left at his death 149 acres of good land, which affords a comfortable home for his widow and two daughters, who yet reside on the old home place. John and Elizabeth Whitehead, parents of Mrs. Thompson, were natives of New Jersey, and settled in Union Township in 1818, in which they lived and died. Mr. Whitehead was born March 3, 1786 ; he was married in 1811. Mrs. Whitehead died July 9, 1833, of cholera ; two of her children (daughters), fell victims to the same dreadful disease, the same week of her death. They were parents of six children, viz.: George, Ann E., Martha, Sarah A., Mary C. and Caroline. They (Mr. and Mrs. W.) were members of the Christian Church, as is their daughter, Mrs. T., who has been a member since 1833. JAMES S. TOTTEN, farmer; P. O. Lebanon ; was born at Deerfield, Warren Co., Ohio, June 4, 1821 ; he is, in every sense of the word, a self-made man. His parents were poor and unable to give him any advantages of a common school education ; but his energy, ambition and capacity supplied many deficiencies, and enabled him to push his way from obscurity to the several prominent positions he has occupied. His father, James Totten, was drowned June 11 1821, and he lived with his mother and grandfather, Gen. David Sutton, until 1835, when his grandfather died, and left him destitute and without a home. He obtained a position as mail carrier in the employ of Abner Ross, of Lebanon, Ohio, and made weekly trips on horseback from Lebanon to Eaton, and from Lebanon to Felicity, Ohio, at a compensation of $8 per month, which was used for the support of himself and mother. On the 28th of October, 1840, he was married to Miss Sarah Shuets, of Warren Co.; at the age of 21 years, he was elected to the office of Constable and Assesior of Union Township ; afterward he was elected to the office of Justice of the Peace, Township Treasurer, District Land Appraiser, and was appointed and served as Paymaster of the 1st Rifle Regiment, 2d Brigade, 19th Division, O. M., commanded by Gen. Benjamin Baldwin ; he also served as UNION TOWNSHIP - 1065 agent of the L. M. R. R. Co., at South Lebanon; also was dry goods and grocery store keeper in Deerfield. He was a member of the Democratic party until the repeal of the Missouri Compromise in 1854, since which time he has been a Republican. In 1854, be was dominated and elected Clerk of the Courts of Warren Co. by the Republicans, and many of his Democratic friends, receiving the largest majority ever cast for any one county officer. In 1857, he was re-elected Clerk of the Courts. In 1861, he was appointed by the Governor of Ohio, and served' on the Military Committee as its chairman, during the rebellion. In September, 1862, he received a certificate from Charles W. Hill, Adjutant General of Ohio, for gallant conduct. In 1864, he was appointed First Lieutenant and Quartermaster of the 13th O. V. I. ; he was a member and chairman of the Republican County Central Committee over twenty years, and was also a member of the State Central Committee several years, and labored energetically constantly for the promotion of its success. At a politi cal convention he was always regarded as the most efficient of workers ; his sound judgment and eminently practical views qualified him to act well those important parts which were assigned to him ; he was ever regarded as the best of political engineers. In 1870, his fifth term as Clerk of the Courts expired, he having served in that capacity fifteen years in all. In 1875, he was elected County Treasurer, and served four years. He has never been defeated for any office for which h3 was a candidate. He is a member of Lebanon Lodge, No. 15, I. O. O. F.; Lincoln Encampment, No. 100, I. O. O. F.; Lebanon Lodge, No. 26, F. & A. M.; Royal Arch Chapter, No. 5; Lebanon Council, No. 21, R. & S. M.; Miami Commandery, No. 22, K. T.; he received the Ineffable Grades of the Scottish Rite and the grade conferred in Giblum Grand Lodge of Perfection ; Dalcho Council of Princes of Jerusalem ; Cincinnati Grand Chapter of Rose Croix ; Ohio Grand Consistory of Princes of Royal Secret, 32̊, at the Orient of Cincinnati in 1859, and created a Soverign Grand Inspector General of the 33̊-the last degree in Masonry-for the Northern Jurisdiction of the United States. He resides on his farm two miles south of Lebanon with his three children-Mrs. Emma D. Burdsal, John D. and James W. A. Totten.
WILSON & SONS, manufacturers; P. O. South Lebanon; the gentlemen whose names constitute this firm are from the State of Delaware. James Wilson, the senior member of the firm, is the patentee of the double-seamed powder keg, which they are exclusively engaged in manufacturing. Their business was founded in September, 1880. The first year they turned out 100,000 kegs. They give employment to a dozen skilled workmen. T. J. McClellan is general business manager, and son-in-law to James Wilson. William and J. W. Wilson, sons of James Wilson, the patentee, are also members of the company. All are new men in Warren Co., and their enterprise and business capacity will add much to our manufacturing
A. G. WRIGHT, retired manufacturer; ̊P. O. South Lebanon ; the gentleman whose name we present at the head of this sketch was born in Wayne Township in the year 1811 ; he is a son of Allen and Sarah (Chadburn) Wright ; he was born in Maryland, she in the State of Massachusetts, and with her parents came to Cincinnati about the year 1795 ; he came in 1809 and located in Lebanon. The father of Sarah Chadburn died soon after coming to Cincinnati, when she came to Warren Co. with her Uncle, James, about the year 1802 or 1803 ; she was married to Mr. Wright in Lebanon, in 1810 ; he was Surveyor of the county at that time ; he served as Auditor twenty- three years, and as Recorder of Deeds a portion of that time. By virtue of his office he was Commissioner of Insolvents, and by order of the court was afterward actually made so ; his executive life ended in 1845 ; he was a man of excellent business habits, of fine education and address, and fully competent in every position. In politics he was an old-time Whig, and for one year was a member of the Ohio State Board of Equalization. In .religion he held to the Quaker faith, and during life his views were with that body. Before leaving Maryland, he was married to Miss ___ Heston, by whom he had two children, one of whom died in the Florida war. The other lived and died near Baltimore, Md. Allen Wright died in 1865, aged 85 years ; she departed this life in 1877, at the age of 89 years ; he, Allen, was a con-
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sistent member of the Lebanon Commandery, an eminent Sir Knight. Joel Wright father of Allen, came from Maryland to Ohio and settled in Waynesville in 1807 or 1808, he died in 1828, at the age of 00 years. Our subject was reared on the farm and in the office ; he remained with his parents until 24 years of age, at which time he went to Clinton Co., Ohio, where he sold goods for one year, then returned to Lebanon, where for five years he was engaged on the farm and in the office. In 1843, he was married to Anna, daughter of Joseph Sausser, of Lebanon, since when he has been engaged in farming, selling goods and milling ; his residence has been in Lebanon mostly, and while living there carried on business here for twenty years. At one time he was engaged in the commission business in Cincinnati with other gentlemen, after which his brother-in-law founded a business in the same city, in which he was a partner. To him have been born thirteen children, ten living, viz., Horace M., Mary, Allen C., Eliza, Sarah, Josephine William S., Albert G., Frank F. and Marie. The deceased are Edward and Edwin (twins), and Charles. Mrs. Wright and her daughters are all consistent members of the Baptist Church. Joseph Sausser, father of Mrs. Wright, was born in Pennsylvania and located in Lebanon in 1828 ; he was married to Eliza Mills in Berks Co., Pa., in 1825 ; he was a merchant tailor, a business he followed while able to attend to business ; he and his wife were consistent and worthy members of the M. P. Church, and in early life belonged to the M. E. Church. They were parents of four children, three living—Anna M., Eliza J. and Amelia ; Mills W., deceased. Mr. Sausser died in 1859, aged 54 years. She died at the same age in 1863 ; he was also a member of the Masonic Order, and an enterprising and successful man.
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