1100 - WAYNE COUNTY, OHIO. rudiments of knowledge, among these John Hofacre. The latter remained at home with his parents until he was about twenty-five years old, at which age he was married. He received about sixty acres of land from his father and devoted all the years of his active life to farming, in which he was highly successful. He was energetic and enterprising and was considered one of the leading agriculturists of his section. Of late years he has relinquished the active work of his farm to other lands and is now spending the golden sunset years with his children, visiting each of them in turn. He is a welcome visitor wherever he goes, being a man of genial disposition and bright mentality. In 1864, John Hofacre was married to Sarah Wearstler, a native of Stark county and a member of one of the early prominent families of that county. Her death occurred in 1899. John and Sarah Hofacre became the parents of six children, namely : Samantha, deceased ; Malissa, who married a Mr. Hartel, of Wayne county ; Alonzo, who is referred to in preceding paragraphs ; Sophia married Mr. Brown and lives in Saltcreek township, this county; Mary, Mrs. Johnson ; Martin Oliver. A Democrat in politics, Mr. Hofacre has always taken a live and commendable interest in public affairs, and was during his active years an important factor in local affairs, but he has never been an aspirant for the honors of public office. Religiously, he is a member of the Reformed church, of which he has long been a consistent and generous supporter. He is a man whose fine personal qualities have won him a host of warm personal friends throughout the county. WILLIAM ALBERT CRAMER. It is always pleasant and profitable to contemplate the career of a man who has made a success of life and won the honor and respect of his fellow citizens. Such is the record of the well-known farmer whose name heads this sketch, than whom a more wholesouled or popular man it would be difficult to find within the limits of the township where he has his home. A life of honorable and well-directed labor in the time-honored vocation of agriculture, a valiant and faithful record as a soldier in defense of his country's integrity, and a private life consistent in every respect with its possibilities, has brought to him the well-deserved confidence and respect of all who know him and he is entitled to representation in a work of this character. William A. Cramer is a native of the county in which he now lives, hav- WAYNE COUNTY, OHIO - 1101 ing been born near Fredericksburg, Wayne county, on the 3d of February, 1847. He is the son of Bertram and Matilda (Woodruff) Cramer. The father was born in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, and at the age of eighteen years he came to Wayne county, Ohio, walking all the way from his native locality. He first located at Fredericksburg, where he pursued his trade of a blacksmith, which he followed practically all his life. After a few years at Fredericksburg, Mr. Cramer bought a farm located about one and a half miles west of Fredericksburg, and at once entered upon its operation, establishing also on his place a smithy, which was operated successfully in connection with his farming operations. Mr. Cramer was a strong Republican in politics, but made no effort to get into office. He had an important part in the early development of this section of Ohio, as at the time he came here there had been but little improvement, the country being densely covered with the primeval forests, through which there were no roads, rough trails answering the purpose. Massillon was then the nearest trading point of any importance and to that point practically all grain and produce was taken for sale and exchange. Mr. Cramer was twice married. His first union was to Matilda Woodruff, who was a native of Holmes county, Ohio, her parents having been among the first settlers in that section. Her uncle, Andrew Woodruff, built the first house at Apple Creek, he having been a blacksmith by trade. To Bertram and Matilda Cramer were born four children, namely : William A., the subject of this sketch ; Charles, deceased ; Bertram, who is a blacksmith at Fredericksburg ; Sara, deceased. After the death of his first wife, Mr. Cramer wedded Mary Woodruff, a sister of his first wife, and to them was born. one child, Elizabeth. Bertram Cramer was seventy years old at the time of his death. He had been a prominent and well-known man and was universally respected and esteemed by all who knew him. William A. Cramer secured a limited education in the old district school, but his school days were cut short by the necessity of his giving his time to work. At the age of ten years he went to work in a tan-yard at Fredericksburg, where he was employed until he was sixteen years old. He then worked on the home farm about a year, when his labors were interrupted by the outbreak of the great Southern insurrection, which fired the blood of every Northern patriot. At the age of seventeen years he enlisted in the One Hundred and Sixty-sixth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, being assigned to Company G, with which he served his first enlistment period, four months, and at the end of that time he re-enlisted, this time in Company C, One Hundred and Eighty-fourth Regiment, with which he served until the .close of the war, being mustered out at Edgefield, Tennessee, in 1865. During his first enlistment 1102 - WAYNE COUNTY, OHIO. Mr. Cramer was with the Eastern Army, but during his last he was in the Southern Army. He saw much hard service and bore a splendid reputation for valor and courage. After completing his military service Mr. Cramer returned to Fredericksburg and took up farming, which pursuit he followed continuously and with eminent success until ill health caused his retirement from active labor a few years ago, since which time he has lived quietly at home, practically retired. In his farming operations Mr. Cramer was energetic and progressive and was considered one of the leading agriculturists in this section. On February 12, 1867, Mr. Cramer married Margaret Thompson, a daughter of Joseph Thompson, who with his wife came from Pennsylvania. Mrs. Cramer was born on the 31st of December, 1845, and is a most estimable woman, possessing many fine qualities of character, which have won for her the love of all who know her. To Mr. and Mrs. Cramer have been born seven children, briefly mentioned as follows : Minnie is the wife of Henry Parker, of Mount Hope, Holmes county, and they have one child; William married Tottie Barnes, by whom he has two children, and the family live at Millersburg, Holmes county ; Rilla is the wife of Alvin Gindel, of Holmes county, and they have three children ; Hiram, who lives in this county, married Mary Slutz and they have three children; Jessie married Clarence Richards, of Fredericksburg; Maud is the wife of Charles Hinkle, of Millersburg; Clemons died at the age of two years. Mr. Cramer has been a lifelong adherent of the Republican party, in which he has taken a live interest, but he has never been persuaded to accept public offiCe of any nature. Socially he is a member of Fredericksburg Post, Grand Army of the Republic. Mrs. Cramer is a member of the United Presbyterian church at Fredericksburg. Mr. Cramer is not a member of the church, but gives the society his generous support. Mr. Cramer occupies a prominent Place in the esteem of the people of the community and is universally respected for his high character as well as for his many deeds of kindness as a neighbor, friend, and citizen. He has lived to a good and useful purpose and the high position he occupies in the community has been honestly and well merited. JOSEPH PETER MARTHEY. Agriculture has been an honored vocation from the earliest ages and as a usual thing men of honorable and humane impulses, as well as those of energy and thrift, have been patrons of husbandry. The free outdoor life WAYNE COUNTY, OHIO - 1103 of the farm has a decided tendency to foster and develop that independence of mind and self-reliance which characterize true manhood and no greater blessing can befall a boy than to be reared in close touch with nature in the healthful, life-inspiring labor of the fields. It has been the fruitful soil from which have sprung the moral bone and sinew of the country, and a majority of our distinguished men in all lines of accomplishment were born on the farm and are indebted to its early influence for the distinction which they have gained. Among the enterprising and successful agriculturists of Wayne county is Joseph P. Marthey, who owns and operates a fine farm in Saltcreek township. He was born in Holmes county, this state, on the 4th of May, 1844, and is a son of Stephen and Augustine (Grosjean) Marthey. Stephen Marthey was the son of. Peter Marthey and the members of the family were all natives of France. In 1833 Stephen Marthey accompanied the family to the United States, landing at the port of New York, whence they went to Cleveland, Ohio. From there they took the Cleveland and Massillon canal to Wayne county, where they stopped. The father bought one hundred and ten acres of land in Saltcreek township, and he at once entered upon the task of clearing this land and rendering it fit for cultivation. There was on the place a small water saw-mill, which he operated in connection with his agricultural operations for a number of years. The country at that time was thinly settled and the early settlers were compelled to endure many privations and the lack of many conveniences. Eventually the country became more thickly settled, the land increased in productiveness and value, and the Martheys took rank as leaders among their co-workers in this great work of reclamation. Stephen Marthey was married to Augustine Grosjean in Stark county. The Gros-jeans too were French, Mrs. Marthey being quite young when her family came to the United States and settled in Stark county, Ohio. To Stephen and Augustine Marthey were born eleven children, namely : The first born was Joseph P., the subject of this sketch ; Mary, who married a Mr. Marillet ; Margaret, who married a Mr. Walter; Elizabeth married a Mr. Brun ; Louisa is deceased Eliza married a Mr. Stutz ; Josephine married a Mr. Deveau ; Rosile is deceased ; Philip is deceased ; August, of Saltcreek township ; Paul, of Saltcreek township. After Stephen Marthey was married he went to Missouri in 1852 and remained there s until 186o, when he brought his family back to Wayne county, Ohio, and bought the farm in Saltcreek township, where he and his wife lived during the remainder of their lives, the father dying there at the age of sixty-four and the mother at the age of sixty-eight. The father had been a successful and well-known farmer and stood high in the community. He was 1104 - WAYNE COUNTY, OHIO. a Democrat in politics, but had no inclination for office holding or public preferment. He was a member of the Catholic church, and his father, Peter Marthey, was one of the organizers of the St. Jenivile Catholic church in Holmes county, while Stephen Marthey was a member of the committee which erected the new church there in 1868. The sons and daughters of this worthy man are all members of that church. Joseph P. Marthey secured his education in the common schools, having attended at the old Frease school house, but, being the oldest of the children, his services were required on the farm and his education was in consequence much abbreviated. He remained with his father until his marriage, which occurred when he was twenty-nine years old, at which time he went to blacksmithing and followed that occupation for about eighteen years, since which time he has confined his attention mainly to the tilling of the soil, although he still maintains a smithy on his farm and works at the forge when necessary. Although past middle age, Mr. Marthey is able bodied and still makes a good hand at any work to be done on the farm. He has been progressive and energetic in his efforts and has been prospered in a commensurate degree. In 1873 Mr. Marthey was united in marriage to Flora Merillat, a daughter of Joseph Merillat and belonging to one of the prominent French families of the county. To the subject and his wife have been born four children, namely : Louis J., born in 1876 ; William, born in 188o, married Betsy Seigler, by whom he has two children, Katherine and Helen, and they live in Wooster; Paul J., of Akron, was born in 1882, is married and is the father of three children, Pauline, Dora and Francis ; Frank A., horn in 1887. In matters political Mr. Marthey gives his support to the Democratic party, and, though not a seeker after political honors, he has served two terms as supervisor of his township, giving efficient service to the office. He is a member of the Catholic church in Holmes county, to which he gives a liberal support. Mr. Marthey's sterling qualities of character have commended him to the confidence of all who know him and throughout the township of his residence he is held in the highest esteem. DAVID P. MOSER. The Moser family has long borne an honored name in Wayne county, especially Sugar Creek township, being among a sturdy Swiss element that has done so much for the development of the same, one of the best known WAYNE COUNTY, OHIO - 1105 members of this worthy family being David P. Moser, who was born April 27, 1859, in this county, the son of Peter and Anna (Beer) Moser, the former born in canton Bern, Switzerland, April 28, 1809; the birth of the latter occurred in February, 1814. Peter Moser came to America with his stepfather and mother when he was sixteen years of age, the date of their landing on our shores being 1825, having made a tedious voyage across the Atlantic in an old-fashioned sailing vessel. In that early day they penetrated to the interior and selected as a site for their future home a farm in section 15, Sugar Creek township, Wayne county, Ohio, and began hewing a living from the primitive conditions they found here. The elder Moser was a shoemaker by trade, at which he worked until he could purchase a farm. Prospering as a farmer, he remained in this vicinity the rest of his life. He was the father of eleven children, nine of whom lived to maturity, namely : John, Abraham, Catherine, Lizzie, Jacob, Peter, Anna, Barbara, Levi, Daniel P. and David P. These children assisted on the home place, which required a great deal of hard work, considering the fact that this country was undeveloped when they came here. Peter Moser lived a long and useful life, dying June 13, 1907, his wife having preceded him to the grave on June 3o, 1901. They were members of the Mennonite church and were plain honest people, whom everybody liked. David P. Moser was reared on the home farm and here he worked during the crop seasons, attending the neighboring schools in the winter until he was fourteen years of age, when he began active farming. He remained under the parental rooftree until he was twenty-one years of age, assisting his father, but at that time he took charge of the farm and successfully managed it. Mr. Moser was married on February 15, 1890, to Katie Hoffstetter, who was born in East Union township, October 12, 1865. When she was two and one-half years of age, her parents moved to Sugar Creek township, where they secured a good farm. To Mr. and Mrs. Moser four children have been born, namely : Bertha, December 7, 1891; Calvin, February 9, 1900; Ruth, June 15, 1902 ; Glen, September 14, 1905. Mr. and Mrs. Moser were reared in the Mennonite faith and they attend the local church. Mr. Moser has been a hard-working man from his youth and he has succeeded by reason of this, now owning a fine farm in section 15, Sugar Creek township. It is a part of the old Moser farm and contains ninety acres, which has been so carefully worked that, although the soil was first broken many decades ago, it has retained its fertility and bounteous crops are produced. (70) 1106 - WAYNE COUNTY, OHIO. Mr. Moser has always been a general farmer and stock raiser. He and his wife made a Western trip in October, 1902, enjoying a much-earned rest; they remained in California nearly a year, returning the latter part of September, 1903. JAMES B. POWER. The following is a brief sketch of one who, by close attention to business, has achieved marked success in the world's affairs and risen to an honorable position among the enterprising men of Wayne county with which his interests have long been identified. It is a plain record, rendered remarkable by no strange or mysterious adventure, no wonderful and lucky accident, and no tragic situation. James B. Power, of Wooster, is one of those estimable characters whose integrity and strong personality must force them into an admirable notoriety, which their modesty never seeks, who command the respect of their contemporaries and their posterity, and leave the impress of their individuality upon the age in which they live. Mr. Power was born in Wooster township, this county, November 7. 1819, and now, in the golden Indian summer of his years, he can look backward upon a life well spent and duty well performed, with no compunction of conscience for wrong thoughts entertained and evil designs perpetrated, for he has ever kept the even tenor of his way and has won and retained the high regard and friendship of those who have had occasion to know him. Coming to us from the pioneer days, his reminiscences of the times when this favored section of the great Buckeye state was wild and the red man's foot-print still to be seen in the forest mold, are indeed interesting. He is the son of Neal and Nancy (Blackmore) Power, the former born in Washington county, Pennsylvania, November 4, 1778, and the latter in the same county and state on April 17, 1782. They were married on January 13, 1801, in their native community, and twelve children were born to them, an equal number of sons and daughters, James B. of this review being the only living one today. The mother was a direct descendant of the noted Blackmore family in England. James B. Power's parents moved to Holmes county, Ohio, when he was ten years of age and remained there until 1841 when he returned to Wooster and here he entered the dry goods business with his brother, Neal Power, in a building on the corner of Buckeye and Liberty streets, where the Nolle block now stands, and they continued successfully in business together until the death of his brother, Neal, then James B. went WAYNE COUNTY, OHIO - 1107 in business with D. I. Liggett and remained with him five years. As a merchant and general business man during his active business career here he was very successful, being a man of sound judgment and progressive in his ideas, also honorable in all his dealings with his fellow men so that he had their confidence and good will. James B. Power married Martha Cameron Riley, the only child born to David and Jane (Cameron) Riley, her birth occurring in Wooster, Ohio, May 20, 1824. Her family came from the north of Ireland in an early day. However, her mother was born in New York city, but the father's birth occurred in the fair Emerald Isle. David Riley was the first Mason buried in Wooster. Mr. and Mrs. Power were married in Jeromeville, Ohio, October 5, 1847. Martha Cameron Riley was only six weeks old when her father died, and she was a teacher in the seminary at the time of her marriage. Her mother was a missionary among the Indians at Upper Sandusky. Four children were born to this union, two sons and two daughters, one son dying in infancy ; they were, Alice Gertrude, who lives at the old home ; Fred Riley, who is making his home in the city of Chicago ; Etta Corinne married James B. Minier, whose sketch appears elsewhere in this volume ; Charles Emmett; the second child died in infancy. James B. Power talks interestingly of the days when he and his family attended church when ox teams were used to drive them thither. Sometimes the preacher would begin his sermon at ten o'clock in the morning and preach until sundown. They traveled to New York in coaches drawn by four horses, taking dinner at Dalton and supper at Canton, breakfast at New Lisbon, Smith's ferry for the second noonday meal ; there they would wait for the boat and then reach Pittsburg the next morning by nine o'clock, then take a stage there at one o'clock, reaching Greensburg for supper, then would spend all night on the stage and all next day until twelve o'clock at night in order to get to Chambersburg. From there they would take the little "wagon-tire" railroad to Harrisburg, thence to Philadelphia by rail, the road being owned at that time by the state. In the year 1852, when the World's Fair was held in New York, the route led from Philadelphia to South Amboy, from which place a boat was taken up the bay to New York. James B. Power always took an abiding interest in politics and he served as township trustee for three terms, discharging his duties in a very capable manner and to the entire satisfaction of all concerned. However, he was opposed to public office and never aspired to any political or public office. Mr. Power has only moved once in his life, having lived forty-seven years at his cozy and neat home on Spruce street. 1108 - WAYNE COUNTY, OHIO. GEORGE D. BARNARD. The subject of this review is a gentleman of high standing to whom has not been denied a full measure of success. He is distinctively one of the representative citizens of Congress township, and has long been a recognized factor of importance in connection with the agricultural interests of the county of Wayne. Mr. Barnard has been conspicuously identified with the growth and prosperity of the community and his life is closely interwoven with the history of the county where he has lived for many years. Mr. Barnard's family has long been identified with this county, his parents, John L. and Anna (George) Barnard, having been natives of Canaan and Congress townships, respectively. The subject's paternal grandfather, Jacob Barnard, came from the state of Pennsylvania in a very early day and located in Canaan township, but in 1880 he moved to Medina county, this state, and there spent his remaining days. The maternal grandfather, Joseph George, and his wife, Mary, were also natives of the old Keystone state and located in Wayne county, Ohio, in a very early day. About 1861 they moved to Hancock county, Ohio, where they lived until their deaths. The subject's parents were both reared in Wayne county, and the father learned the trade of shoemaking, which he followed uninterruptedly until his death, which occurred in 1870. He was a stanch Republican and always took the keenest interest in the success of his party. He and his wife were the parents of four children, three of whom are living. The mother died in 1874. These parents were worthy and active members of the United Brethren church and in their daily lives they exemplified the teachings of their Master. George D. Barnard was reared in the home of his parents and as soon as old enough he took up the work of the farm. He was educated in the schools of Canaan township. In 1885 he bought a farm of fifty acres in Medina, w hich he operated until 1893, when he sold that and came to Congress township and bought a farm of one hundred and fifty-five acres, which he still owns. Mr. Barnard has made many permanent and substantial improvements on this place and today it is excelled by few farms in the county. The soil is of excellent quality and under Mr. Barnard's discriminating management it is made to return handsome profits to its owner. In addition to carrying on general agriculture, Mr. Barnard also gives considerable attention to the breeding and raising of livestock, pure-bred Jersey cattle being his specialty. He is enterprising and progressive in his methods and has been prospered to a gratifying degree. He is a man of splendid business qualifications and has served acceptably as administrator of a number of estates in the neighborhood of his home. WAYNE COUNTY, OHIO - 1109 An ardent Republican in politics, Mr. Barnard has served his fellow citizens in several official capacities. He served two terms as township clerk, and was then elected township trustee of Congress township, in which position he has been retained during the past seven years. He has been a member of the board of education for the past eight years. Socially, he is a member of the Knights of the Maccabees, holding membership in Lodge No. 552. Mr. and Mrs. Barnard are members of the Presbyterian church at Congress, and to this society they give a cordial and generous support. On the last day of the year 1885 Mr. Barnard took unto himself a helpmeet in the person of Rosa E. Howey, who was born in Congress township, this county, the daughter of John and Nancy (Henderson) Howey. These parents, who are now deceased, were early settlers of Congress township, the grandfather having taken his land from the government by patent. To Mr. and Mrs. Barnard have been born six children, namely : Grace, deceased ; Mabel, who is a graduate of the Congress high school, class of 1908; Charles, Maude, John and George, Jr. Progress has been Mr. Barnard's motto from the beginning and his career throughout presents a succession of advancements which have won for him the high standing he today enjoys as one of the representative men of the township. SAMUEL KERSTETER. Samuel Kersteter was descended from sturdy German ancestors, who settled in Center county, Pennsylvania. His parents were Leonard and Elizabeth Kersteter, the former born in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, and the latter in Germany. Leonard Kersteter, who lived to the age of eighty-seven years, was a carpenter by trade and he successfully followed this occupation during his early years in Center county, Pennsylvania. Subsequently he purchased a farm, which he operated, and at the same time he ran a saw-mill. In politics he was a Democrat and served as supervisor. He was the father of twelve children, five sons and seven daughters, all of large physique and all living to ripe old ages. Of these children, the subject of this sketch is the only one now living. Samuel Kersteter was born in Heintz township, Center county, Pennsylvania, on August 29, 1820. He was reared under the paternal roof, but was deprived of the opportunity of attending school during his early youth. The German language was spoken almost exclusively among the members of 1110 - WAYNE COUNTY, OHIO. the family and the subject was unable to speak English readily until he was eighteen years of age. From that age on he exerted every effort to acquire proficiency in the English language and to secure what education he could in a general way, so that, considering his opportunities, Mr. Kersteter became a very well informed man. He was during his life a careful and discriminating reader and a close observer of men and things and possessed a fair knowledge of things in general. In his youth he turned his attention to the blacksmith's trade, which he learned, and in 1844 he came to Wayne county, Ohio, and here followed his trade at various locations in this and Ashland counties. He was so employed at the outbreak of the Civil war, when he offered his services in defense of his country and enlisted in Company K, One Hundred and Second Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, the date of his enlistment being August 12, 1862. This regiment was employed as a body guard for General Grant during the western campaigns. In the early part of 1863 a forced march was made from Louisville, Kentucky, to Frankfort, that state, and so urgent was the order for quick speed that of the entire regiment that started only sixty-eight men reached their destination, one of them being the subject. However, because of his extraordinary exertions on this march he suffered an enlargement of the veins of his legs, which crippled him to such an extent that he was forced to go into the hospital for treatment. In March, 1863, he was honorably discharged because of disability. After his discharge he returned to his home and then for several years he lived at Ashland. He subsequently located a shop two miles south of West Salem, and still later to Albion, where he lived for eleven years. In 1885, feeling the weight of advancing years, and having acquired a sufficiency of this world's goods to keep him comfortably the rest of his days, Mr. Kersteter retired from active labor. More recently he sold his farm and was living in West Salem at the time of his death. Since the death of Mrs. Kersteter, he had for companions his son Clark and family, who lived with him in his comfortable home on West Buckeye street. The subject was one of the grand old men of this community and he enjoyed the warm regard and confidence of all who knew him. He passed through rare experiences during his long life and in an interesting manner told entertainingly of his early struggles and of early customs and incidents, when this section was but thinly settled and very primitive in its development. In politics Mr. Kersteter always voted the Democratic ticket and rendered efficient service in the capacity of school director and supervisor. His church relations were with the Methodist Episcopal, of which he was long a faithful and consistent member. WAYNE COUNTY, OHIO - 1111 Mr. Samuel Kersteter was united in marriage to Elizabeth Cramer, who was born in Center county, Pennsylvania, November 7, 1825, the daughter of Jacob Cramer. The latter, who was a turner by trade, moved to Wayne county, Ohio, when his daughter Elizabeth was but four years of age. To Mr. and Mrs. Kersteter were born eight children, as follows : William, born September 18, 1846, is deceased ; James N., born October 17, 1848, deceased ; George N., born June 1o, 1852, now lives in Fulton county, Illinois; Johnson, born March 14, 1855, now deceased ; Clark, born November 3o, 1857; Melissa J., born January 31, 185o; A. J., born in 186o; Carrie, born December 21, 1864, deceased. Of these children, Clark Kersteter is the superintendent of bridge construction on the Erie railroad, having been with that company for thirty years, and has built many of the best and largest bridges on the line. On December 7, 1882, he married Clara E. Funck, of Lattasburg, Ohio. She was born January 2, 1863, and is a daughter of Joseph A. Funck, a prominent farmer of Wayne county. To Mr. and Mrs. Kersteter have been born the following children : Carrie Idella, born June 26, 1884 ; died July 7, 1885 ; Harry Clifton, born December 9, 1885, is an employee of the Erie railroad and works with his father; Bertha Elizabeth, born June 11, 1888; Zoe Margaret, born December 17, 1891, died July I, 1900 ; Joseph Cloud and Samuel Lloyd, twins, born August 13, 1892. Mr. and Mrs. Kersteter made their home with their father, the aged subject of this review, to whom they give every needed attention and endeavored to make his last _years as comfortable and pleasant as possible. ADRIAN C. SWART. Very often it is greatly to the advantage of the farmer's boy that, instead of rushing off to the town or city nearest his native community, as so many of them do, to become a poor grocery clerk or factory employe, he remains in the country where he was brought up and where he knows what is necessary to make an honest living. He knows when and how to seed and harvest his crops, and knows what is necessary to insure success in the raising and marketing of stock. If he goes to the city he must learn another business, and enter into competition with men who have grown up to the business, which he must acquire ; he is thus at a great disadvantage. These things seem to have been properly considered by Adrian C. Swart, for he has remained on the farm where he was born in Plain township, Wayne county, on February 1112 - WAYNE COUNTY, OHIO. 20, 1864, and he has made a success of life in his chosen pursuit and is the owner of valuable property, whereas had he forsaken the old home when a boy and went to some metropolis he might today be living in a small rented house and working for a mere pittance. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Casper L. Swart, well known people in this county. The father was a farmer and owned the farm the subject is now living on. The mother, whose maiden name was Mary Jane Cormany, was born in Blachleyville. She died April, 1885, and the father died in October, 1898. They lie side by side in the Blachleyville cemetery. Adrian C. Swart attended the district schools of his community during the winter months, spending his summers working in the crops on the home place. The farm had its attractions for him and he has devoted the rest of his life to agricultural pursuits. He is now the owner of one of the best farms in Plain township, consisting of one hundred acres in the edge of Blachleyville, a part of which is the old Swart homestead. He has greatly improved the same and has so tilled the soil as to cause it to retain its original fertility. He understands all the diversified phases of farming and he keeps some good stock ; however, he does not make a specialty of stock raising. He has a. good home, outbuildings, orchard, garden and all that goes to make such a life pleasant. Mr. Swart was married on December 26, 1889, to Zoe G. Armstrong, daughter of W. V. Armstrong and wife, the former a son of William Armstrong, a pioneer of Canaan township, this county. They have two children, Paul Harrold, born December 16, 1890, and Miles Merrill, born November 22, 1892. Politically, Mr. Swart is a Democrat. His religious membership is with the Christian church, while fraternally he belongs to the Knights of Pythias. SAMUEL SCHMUCK. History generally treats of those who have attained eminence in politics or statecraft, or in military circles and to some extent in the field of letters and art, but has little to do with those toilers upon whom the real prosperity and progress of the nations depend. It is left to specific biography to perpetuate the record of those law-abiding citizens who, in the midst of the active affairs of this busy wordaday world, have stood forth in integrity of purpose, loyalty to friends and ative land, and in that enterpr:se and industry which have made for the well-being of their respective communities. To this class be- WAYNE COUNTY, OHIO - 1113 longed the late Samuel Schmuck, of Franklin township; Wayne county, Ohio, who during his active years was one of the progressive and successful farmers and stock growers of his township, where he passed the best years of his life and where he gained prosperity through his own well directed effort, the while commanding the unequivocal esteem of the community in which his life history is familiar. Samuel Schmuck was born in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, on the 9th day of July, 1822. His parents were Henry and Elizabeth (Hymiller) Schmuck, who, in 1832, made the long and wearisome trip from their section of the Keystone state to their new home in Wayne county, Ohio. Here the father entered a tract of land and during the remainder of his active years he devoted himself to the cultivation of this farm. His death occurred at the age of seventy-three years. The subject of this sketch was but ten years of age when he accompanied his parents on their removal to Ohio, and he remained at home and assisted in the cultivation of the farm until his marriage in 1847, at which time he acquired a fine farm in section 23, Franklin township, where he spent his remaining days. He entered at that time actively into the work of improving and developing his newly-acquired place and -succeeded admirably, the farm becoming widely known as one of the best in the township. Mr. Schmuck was energetic in his efforts and his business affairs were conducted with a soundness that seldom permitted him to err. He was indefatigable and gave his personal attention to every detail of the farm work so that he was able to realize handsome returns from his operations. In 1847 Mr. Schmuck was united in marriage with Sarah Geitgey, a daughter of John Geitgey. She died, leaving one son, James Henry. The latter died in 188o, at the age of thirty-two years, leaving a widow and two children. On January 27, 1854, Mr. Schmuck married Mary Myers, a daughter of Daniel and Martha Myers, and to this union were born four children, namely : David Edwin ; Sarah is the wife of S. H. Billman, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio ; Ida May is unmarried and lives on the home place with her brother, David E., who is engaged in its operation; Anna May is deceased. Mrs. Schmuck's father, David Myers, was a native of Germany, where he was born in 1814, and at the age of seventeen years he came to the United States, the trip across the ocean requiring three months, during which period they were twice shipwrecked. He located in Pennsylvania, where he learned and worked at the carpenter trade. He married Martha (DeWeese) Shively, and they spent their last days on a farm in Wayne county, Ohio. The subject of this sketch died on the 19th of October, 1893, and in his death the community suffered a distinct loss, his having been one of those strong, virile 1114 - WAYNE COUNTY, OHIO. lives which leaves its impress on the entire community. His widow survived him a number of years, her death occurring on January 19, 1904. Their remains lie side by side in the cemetery at Wooster. They were members of the Lutheran church and in their lives they exemplified the religious faith which they professed. They were extremely domestic in their tastes, their chief concern being for their home and family, and the examples which they set before their children were worthy to be followed. Mr. Schmuck was a man of splendid personal qualities and enjoyed a large circle of warm personal friends, who admired him for his personal worth. On each Decoration day, with filial piety, his daughter Ida places the choicest flowers over his grave and that of her mother and sister Anna. He was endeared to his family by his kindness and their love for him is a perpetual memorial. Within about two miles of Wooster, almost adjoining the lands of the State Agricultural Experiment Station, from the table lands, undulating in beautiful perspective, the Wooster University, north of the valley, observable, with commodious buildings, the prescience of the father is manifested by a value of twenty-five thousand dollars, upon the once modest and uncultivated beginning of his early home. Edward and Ida are the sole owners of this model farm of about one hundred and seventy acres. Their large and commodious dwelling has the modern improvements and is tastefully furnished the residence being within a short distance of Wooster, it is a combination of the conveniences of city and country life, and there is something quite novel in the ease with which their large number of acres is successfully managed. It has always been a hospitable home, and the children imitate the liberal disposition of the parents to their many friends. There are many pleasant and honorable reminiscences in the family history. Samuel DeWeese and Jacob Besse, great-grandfathers of the Myers family, and a great-grandfather, Hymiller, of the Schmuck family, were soldiers of the Revolution of 1776, and Ida, the great-granddaughter, is a charter member of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and also a member of the Wooster (Wayne county) chapter of the same society, and to which also Edward' and the other children of Samuel Schmuck are eligible. The children have steadily followed in the religious footsteps of their parents, and are members of the Lutheran church. The engravings presented of Samuel and Mary Schmuck indicate much personal beauty and intelligence, and their many virtues that can not be written, may be gathered from the fine expression of their pictures and the personality of their descendants. WAYNE COUNTY, OHIO - 1115 CAPT. GEORGE P. EMRICH. Prominent among the worthy representatives of the pioneer element in Wayne county is the Emrich family, the gentleman whose name appears at the head of this sketch being an interesting and praiseworthy connecting link between that picturesque epoch and the opulent present, having played well his part in all phases of life in this locality and winning the right to be referred to as one of the county's most substantial and progressive citizens. Capt. George P. Emrich, now living practically retired from the active duties of life in his beautiful home in Wooster, was born in Berks county, Pennsylvania, on September 15, 1821. His father, Joseph Emrich, was also born in Berks county, reared, attended the primitive schools and married there. Leaving the home of his ancestors, he made a tedious overland trip to Wayne county, Ohio, in May, 1831, bringing his family and household goods in an old-fashioned covered wagon, his son, George P., then being ten years of age. The family settled on a farm for miles north of Wooster, the land remaining all these years in the family name, the property of George P. for many decades. The elder Emrich purchased a half section owned by William Elgin and Mordecai Boon, Captain Emrich still possessing the government title to these lands, signed by President Madison. This land was developed into an excellent farm, Joseph Emrich ha Ting been a hard worker and a good manager. In his youth he married Elizabeth Kiser, who, like himself, was born of a fine old family of Berks county, Pennsylvania. This union resulted in the birth of three daughters and one son. The elder Emrich was summoned to his reward on August 31, 1863, in his seventieth year, his wife following him to the silent land in December of that year, aged sixty-five. George P., their son,- remained under the parental roof, assisting, when he became of proper age, in the work about the place, until he was twenty-one years old, with the exception of about eighteen months spent with J. P. Coulter & Company, in their drug store, and with Robison & Jacobs, in the dry goods business in Wooster. He received a somewhat limited but serviceable education in the local schools, and in later years he became a well read man on current topics. Not taking any too kindly to the mercantile profession, young Emrich left Wooster and returned to his father's farm and for a period of three years cultivated the same upon the shares, thereby getting a good start. He then moved upon the west quarter of the original half section, having purchased the same from his father, going in debt for most of it, but it was all paid for in eight years, at the end of which time he went back to the old homestead, where he continued to reside and 1116 - WAYNE COUNTY, OHIO. prospered at general farming and stock raising, in a short time owning a half interest in the original homestead. He took an especial interest in stock raising, buying and selling, handling large numbers of good horses, having always been an admirer of good saddlers and drivers as well as draft animals. The breaking out of the greatest of civil struggles in the world's history found him thus busily and successfully engaged, but he unhesitatingly left his business, his pleasant fireside and all that made life attractive and offered his services, like the loyal Spartan of ancient days, to his country. On August 15, 1862, he was commissioned captain of Company D, One Hundred and Twentieth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, a regiment which saw much hard fighting, and Captain Emrich comported himself as a gallant and fearless soldier in all the campaigns and battles in which his company was called upon to participate. He survived the scourge of malaria in the Mississippi swamps and the disaster at Chickasaw, where his company was without lieutenant or orderly, all being sick or detailed ; also fought at Arkansas Post. On account of illness, in the spring of 1863, he was discharged for disability, after which he returned home and, for several years, his health was not robust, but he has never regretted his service to his country. In 1866 Captain Emrich launched in the banking business in Wooster, in which he was very successful from the first and which has claimed his almost exclusive attention during his subsequent business career, long the well-known president of the National Bank at Wooster, a safe and conservative institution which owes much of its prestige to Captain Emrich. In view of the fact that the Captain has always been a public-spirited man he has been deeply interested in whatever tended to the county's progress, politically and otherwise. In 18'56 he was elected justice of the peace of Wayne township and so faithfully did he perform the duties of the same that he was re-elected in 1859, being the first Republican elected to that office in Wayne township. Although he erected one of the finest and most comfortable of homes in Wooster, on. North Market street, he has always enjoyed the quiet retreat of his splendidly cultivated farm and spent considerable time there. Captain Emrich has been twice married. On May 9, 1843, he and Sarah Fryberger, of East Greenville, Stark county, Ohio, were united in the bonds of matrimony. She was called to her reward on April 15, 1863. On August 24, 1865, the Captain married Kate Garver, of Chester township. Four children were born to the first union, one of whom, Will Emrich, long a teller in the Wooster National Bank, was a student of the University of WAYNE COUNTY, OHIO - 1117 Wooster, and was a member of the scientific corps that visited the parks and canyons of Colorado under the direction of Doctor Stoddard, of that institution. Two children were born of the Captain's second marriage. Captain Emrich has always been a close friend of Wooster University and has done a great deal in promoting its interests. He at the outset subscribed the 'sum of five hundred dollars to the institution, but later contributed liberally of his funds and time to procure whatever the university needed, having by his untiring efforts aided in obtaining sixty-five thousand dollars towards its subscriptions. WOOSTER PUBLIC LIBRARY AND MUSEUM. An institution of which any community might well be justly proud is the Wooster Public Library and Museum, which is the delightful fruitage of faithful philanthropic labor, and no history of Wayne county would be complete were there failure to give it and the worthy gentleman who has been the principal moving spirit of the same, proper space and recognition. In 1895, a few ladies met at the home of Mrs. George J. Schwartz and, in response to a long felt want, decided to start a reading room, the principal object being to offer some inducement to the young who might be wantonly wandering about the streets, to turn their attention to the perusal of wholesome literature. Thus the enterprise had its incipiency, and everything started off very encouragingly, but after a year of continued success, interest waned, and although this was generally recognized as a worthy object, funds for its maintenance were secured with difficulty and abandonment remained as the inevitable outcome. In this trying and critical moment, George J. Schwartz was appealed to and, with generous and earnest spirit, he at once came to the rescue and for a period of four years solicited the necessary funds and otherwise aided to keep the reading room open, a very creditable and praiseworthy work which the people of the city and community fully appreciate. Interest continuing to grow, a permanent organization was effected in 1897 and a charter for the Free Library Association obtained and a small appropriation was made by the board of education in 1900 toward paying expenses. The interest of all classes continuing to grow, the reading room became too small and larger and more attractive quarters were found and occupied. By the year 1903 these rooms had been outgrown and an appeal was made to Andrew Carnegie for the sum of fifteen thousand dollars, which he 1118 - WAYNE COUNTY, OHIO. accordingly granted. At once plans were perfected, a suitable lot procured and actual work of constructing the new building was begun about May, 1903, but on account of a delay in obtaining proper funds and material, the building was not ready for occupancy until May, 1905. All during this period Mr. Schwartz was a moving spirit and he continued as trustee until in June, 1907, when his term expired and he failed of re-appointment. He had accomplished a great work in securing the building and otherwise aiding in keeping alive the interest in the library, which he had been connected with and deeply interested in for a period of twelve years. The first six years of the enterprise were exceedingly hard, due especially to the raising of funds, and for years the library was continually indebted to Mr. Schwartz in the sum of many hundreds of dollars, not taking into account the time spent soliciting funds and collecting. The utmost persistency was required to keep the reading room open, but now it must be a great pleasure to Mr. Schwartz when passing the beautiful building to stop and look in at all its attractive appointments, cognizant of the fruits of his labors. All credit is due him and he has the lasting esteem and the admiring plaudits of his numerous acquaintances and friends for such a noble monument to his enterprise, foresight and unselfish ambition. The many friends of George Julius Schwartz will be interested in knowing more of his life history, which has been replete with success, good deeds and little kindnesses to his fellow men, often laboring with disregard for his own good if thereby he might make someone better or happier. He has been especially interested in whatever tended to the general advancement of the citizens of Wooster and Wayne county, morally, socially or politically, and such a life, so filled with valuable lessons, should be emulated by the youth standing at the parting of the ways, whose destinies are yet matters for the future to determine. Mr. Schwartz was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, September 18, 1848, the son of George and Mary Schwartz, the father born in Germany, the mother in Sunbury, Pennsyvania. They were people of much sterling worth and highly esteemed by all who knew them. George J. Schwartz was educated in the Cincinnati public schools, receiving a good education, which has since been greatly augmented by miscellaneous reading and home study. He began his business life as a brush manufacturer, which he followed successfully for a period of thirty years, having been long associated with the famous Wooster Brush Works, which his father-in-law started in 1856 at Wooster, Ohio. Mr. Schwartz was associated with \V. D. Foss in this plant for a period of twenty-eight years, having sold out WAYNE COUNTY, OHIO 1119 to a stock company in 1906, and the extensive patronage of this large concern was due in no small measure to Mr. Schwartz' judicious management and close application to its affairs. Mr. Schwartz was married, on October 17, 1871, to Jennie Foss, the talented and cultured daughter of Adam and Mary Foss, of Wooster, one of the leading families of this city. This union has been graced by the birth of three sons, namely : George Foss Schwartz, the efficient professor of music at the University of Illinois ; Arthur F. Schwartz, who died in infancy ; and Julius Foss Schwartz, who is prominently connected with the Bell Telephone Company. Mr. Schwartz is an Episcopalian and has held all the offices of honor within the gift of the local congregation. He is prominent in the Masonic fraternity, having attained the thirty-second degree, holding membership with Ebenezer Lodge, No. 33, Free and Accepted Masons ; Wooster Chapter, No. 27, Royal Arch Masons ; Wooster Council, N. 13, Royal and Select Masters Wooster Commandery, No. 48, Knights Templar ; Wooster Chapter, No. 270, Order of the Eastern Star; Lake Erie Consistory. Politically he is a Republican. He has held office by appointment during the several years and he has always been faithful to every trust reposed in him. During the past six years he was president of the sinking fund commission, and for the past three years he has held the office of secretary of the Wayne county blind commission. He was instrumental in securing the first paved streets for Wooster. He also brought the first individual here for the purpose of taking up the matter of electric lights for the city, which were later installed, due very largely to his efforts. He collected the money to erect the splendid band-stand that now graces the public square. For many years he has been aiding the University of Wooster, being an ardent advocate of higher education, and he is at this writing a trustee of that institution. REV. SAMUEL B. LONGENECKER. No man in Greene township, Wayne county, is held in higher esteem than Samuel B. Longenecker, owing to his life of sterling honesty and uprightness and his close attention to his individual business affairs. Starting in life under fair circumstances, he is making a comfortable living, at the same time doing much good to his neighbors and fellow citizens in many ways, so that he is a valuable man to the community where he has long resided. He was born in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, November 2, 1846, the son of Samuel 1120 - WAYNE COUNTY, OHIO. L. and Magdalena (Brubaker) Longenecker. Samuel L. came to Wayne county, Ohio, from his Pennsylvania home in 1865 and settled in Greene township, and after living here for a period of twelve years as a retired farmer, returned to Pennsylvania where he lived until his death. He was a good man, being a minister of the Gospel for the Zion Children church for many years and providing well for his family. Samuel B. Longenecker, of this review, was reared on his father's farm in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania. He worked there during the summer months and in the wintertime attended the district schools, later went to the high school at Maytown. He received a good education and taught two winter terms of common school. In the fall of 1868 he came to Wayne county, Ohio. He soon afterwards married Elizabeth S. Brener, who was the daughter of a fine old family of this county where she was educated. Mr. Longenecker first rented land, later bought his father's farm, and, being a hard worker and a good manager, he succeeded, carrying on general farming and stock raising in a way that proved him to be a modern farmer of the best type. On March 4, 1902, he moved from his farm to Smithville Station where he now resides, owns and farms twenty-five acres, having sold his farm to John and Annie Hostetler, the former being his son-in-law. He has a modern and nicely kept residence. To Mr. and Mrs. Longenecker nine children have been born, six of whom grew to maturity, three sons and three daughters, namely : Frank, Mollie, John, Anna, Lizzie and Allen B. While agriculture has been Mr. Longenecker's chief life work, he has also devoted considerable attention during the past few years to the Gospel, being at present the minister of the River Brethren church,—in fact, he has preached more or less for the past twenty-five years, being earnest in all he says and does. The local church where he preaches is always \yell attended. He is known throughout this locality as one of the leading citizens of a community noted for the high order of its citizenship. He is truly a good and useful man, but he is plain and unassuming, and strives to do his duty at all times, regardless of inconvenience to himself. ANDREW JACKSON LANCE. It was early in the nineteenth century that Peter Lance landed in Connecticut as a recently-arrived immigrant from Germany. Later he caught the western fever and, determining to better his fortunes beyond the Alleghanies, he joined the rush to Ohio and finally pulled up in the county of Jeff- WAYNE COUNTY, OHIO - 1121 erson, when that section was still wild and but sparsely settled. He engaged in farming and met with fair success, being able to leave a small estate at his death. He married Mary, daughter of John Johnson, by whom he had a number of children, most of whom grew up and did well in after life. James, one of his sons, came to Wayne county in company with four brothers, three of whom settled in Milton and one in Chippewa township. James engaged in farming and prospered, being an extensive land owner at the time of his death in 1866. He was married twice and became the father of seventeen children. He married Mary Johnson, who died in 1875, after becoming the mother of thirteen children. Andrew Jackson Lance, who was one of the "baker's dozen," was born in Wayne county, Ohio, October 29, 1846, and grew up as a member of that historic band known as the "pioneer children." The only schools of the famous early days in Milton township were of the log cabin variety, with puncheon seats, greased paper windows and immense gaping fire places. Mr. Lance as a boy took special interest in spelling and still proudly recalls his victories at the many spelling bees held under the roof of the old school house. He became known as the crack speller of the whole neighborhood, as a result of his "spelling down" both teachers and pupils,—in fact all comers,—when the lineup took place to test the skill in the old Webster speller, with its long lists of words. In 1888 Mr.. Lance came to Canaan township and bought sixty-five acres of land, which at present lies within the corporate limits of Creston. He always followed farming and is regarded as a careful and painstaking agriculturist. Of late years he has given especial attention to onion raising and found it profitable. He has greatly improved his farm by erecting a commodious residence and up-to-date barn and other outbuildings, suitable for a progressive farmer in this age of advanced agriculture. Though a Democrat, Mr. Lance has tried to avoid office-holding and to keep out of the struggles of practical politics, notwithstanding which he was drafted to serve two terms as trustee of Milton township. He is a member of the Knights of Pythias and Royal Arcanum. On May 20, 1875, Mr. Lance married Katie Kostenbader, a native of Pennsylvania, who came to Ohio with her parents at the age of six years. By this union there are two children : Burr, the only son, assisted his father on the farm, and Bonnie, the daughter, is the wife of Lee H. Grunder and they have four children, namely : Anna, born in 1898; Reba, born March. 3, 1901 ; Dale, born September 22, 1903 ; Fay, born June 21, 1906. Mr. Lance is a very pleasant and jovial man to meet. (71) 1122 - WAYNE COUNTY, OHIO. KAISER W. TAYLOR. The gentleman whose name heads this review is one of the honored citizens of Wayne county, having the prestige both of honored ancestry and of a personal record that commends him to all who know him. In the private affairs of life his course has been characterized by the strictest integrity and his service in the Spanish-American war was of such a character as to win for him the highest regard of his superior officers and his citizen friends at home. Kaiser W. Taylor was born on a farm near West Salem, Congress township, Wayne county, Ohio, on the 12th .of March, 1875, and is the son of William B. and Jane (Kaiser) Taylor. The father was born August 19, 1849, in Canaan township, Wayne county, and the mother on November 18, 1849, in Congress township, this county. They were married December 7, 1871, and started their wedded life on a farm of sixty acres in Canaan township. They were prospered and eventually moved to Congress township, where Mr. Taylor now owns a splendid farm of two hundred and seventy-two acres. In 1899 he retired from active agricultural pursuits and retired to the town of West Salem, where he erected one of the finest residences in that town, together with a large and well-arranged barn. He is a Republican in politics and has served seven years as township trustee. He and his wife are faithful members of the Methodist Episcopal church, to which they give a liberal support. They are the parents of four children, namely : Kaiser W., the subject of this sketch; Mrs. Nellie M. Curtice, deceased; Mrs. Norah A. Schreffler, deceased, and Clyde E., who is a clerk with Freidlander & Company, of Wooster. The subject's paternal great-grandfather, John Taylor, was a native of Crawford county, Pennsylvania, and was one of the early settlers of Wayne county, Ohio. He lived to the remarkable age of ninety-four years. The paternal grandparents were Joseph and Lucinda (Hartman) Taylor. Joseph Taylor was born in Canaan township, Wayne county, in 1814 and died May 18, 187o, at the age of fifty-six years. His wife Lucinda was born at Troy, Ashland county, and was the daughter of Jacob Hartman, an early settler of that section. The subject's maternal grandfather was William Kaiser, who was born in 1804, and was an early settler of Congress township, to which he came in 1822. Kaiser W. Taylor secured his elementary education in the district schools of Congress township, in which he made such progress that at the early age of twelve years he was able to enter the West Salem high school, where he WAYNE COUNTY, OHIO - 1123 graduated in 1893. He then entered the Ohio Normal University at Ada. where he graduated in 1896, with special honors. He there took a commercial course and and specialized in civil engineering, with the intention of making that his life work. His plans were rudely interrupted, however, by the outbreak of the war with Spain. Mr. Taylor had joined the Ohio National Guard on January 15, 1897, becoming a member of Company C, Eighth Regiment. On the 8th of the following February he was made a sergeant. On April 26, 1898, the Eighth Regiment entered the United States service, and on May 9th the subject was commissioned as first lieutenant of his company. He Went to Cuba with his command and participated in the Santiago campaign, including the siege and surrender of that stronghold. Company C was armed with black powder rifles and consequently he was detailed on the outpost guard. He was later detailed for detached duty in connection with the transfer of commissary stores at Siboney. Because of the lack of proper food and.continued exposure, Lieutenant Taylor was taken ill and on August 26, 1898, he was taken to the army hospital at Montauk Point. From there he was transferred on September 8th to the Long Island College Hospital and was discharged from that institution on December 1, 1898. The Eighth Regiment was discharged from • the service on November 21st, but because of his illness Lieutenant Taylor was not mustered out until January 6, 1899, at which time he was placed on the pension list. He served his country honorably and faithfully and is still feeling the ill effects of his exposure and hard service. After his return from military service, the subject was incapacitated for work for three or four years, but finally decided that relief might be obtained through out-door life, and to this end he obtained a position in the rural mail service, in which he is still engaged. His health is making rapid improvement and Mr. Taylor expects to eventually resign this service and again take up his chosen profession, that of civil engineering. Prior to the Spanish war Mr. Taylor had done some successful work in the engineering line involving a two years tour of the North American continent, at that time visiting every territory and many provinces in the Dominion of Canada, over one-half of the states, many places of interest and importance in the republic of Mexico, and a considerable number of the islands of the Pacific. Politically Mr. Taylor is a stanch Republican and in 1908 was the candidate of his party for the position of auditor of Wayne county, but the Democratic majority in this county precluded his election. His religious sympathies are with the Methodist Episcopal church at West Salem. Socially he is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and because of 1124 - WAYNE COUNTY, OHIO. his military service he is affiliated with the Military Order of Foreign Wars, the Naval and Military Orders of the Spanish-American War, the United Spanish War Veterans, the Society of the Army of Santiago, and the Military Order of the Serpent. As reflecting the standing of the subject in his home community, no better reference could be made than to the words of a local publication in reference to him : "He is a business college graduate and expert accountant and has been very successful in administering his own as well as the business affairs of others to which he has so frequently been entrusted. * * Lieutenant Taylor is possessed of a genial personality, kindly in manner and uniformly courteous. By reason of these attributes he has won his way into the hearts of the people to such an extent that his nomination came to him unsolicited and without his knowledge of this intention of his friends and supporters. * * * As a soldier and citizen he has brought credit to the county from which he enlisted and will grace any position with honor to those who make that position possible." ORLANDO GEORGE PINKLEY. The Pinkley family has been a prominent one in Wayne county since the pioneer days and the present representatives of the name can look back with pride on the accomplishments of their ancestors whose reputations for right living and thinking have been kept untarnished by succeeding generations. Orlando George Pinkley was born in Marshallville, this county, October 29, 1859, the son of William and Barbara (Hawk) Pinkley. His grandparents on both sides of the house were natives of Pennsylvania ; they came to Wayne county, Ohio, and here spent the remainder of their lives. William Pinkley was born. in 1826 in Pennsylvania and after moving to various places, finally located in Wayne county, Ohio, in early manhood, where he followed the blacksmith's trade, at which he was very skilled and his shop was patronized from quite a radius around it. Orlando G. Pinkley was education in Marshallville, receiving a fairly good common school education, and while yet a young man, he took up farming, first. living near Paradise, later near Orrville ; then, after farming in various places, he moved to near Congress where he lived for a period of fourteen years. In March, 1908, he purchased a farm of one hundred acres one and one-half miles south of Creston, and there he has remained, now living practically. retired. He has carried on general farming in a way that has