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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.

PETER L. BABCOCK was born in this township May 17, 1850, and is, a son of David G. and Saloma (Hummons) Babcock, natives of York State and Pennsylvania respectively, and of German descent. His parents married in 1840, and purchased ninety-two acres in this township, where their children were reared, four in number - Rebecca E., Minerva M., Peter L and Florella G. His father died in 1854; his mother now resides with him on the old homestead. Our subject remained with his mother on the farm He was married, April 30, 1874, to Miss Sarah E. Saffell, who was born in this township November 25, 1852, a daughter of James and Jemima (Hartsough) Saffell, and to this union three children were born-Nellie S., Frank L. and Carl, the first of whom died February 25, 1880. Mr. Babcock has purchased the interests of the respective heirs, and now owns the entire homestead of ninety-two acres, his wife holding fourteen acres adjoining in her own name. The land is all well improved, and worth about $100 to $110 per acre. Mr. Babcock is a member of Rubicon Lodge, No. 645, IOOF, and a Republican politically.

GEORGE BADGER is a native of Fayette County, Penn., son of Thomas and Ruth (Franks) Badger, and was born October 1, 1816. His parents were of Irish-German descent; were natives of Pennsylvania; married in Fayette County, and in 1821 moved to Wayne County, Ohio. Here, they purchased land and resided till 1847, when they came to this township. Of their ten children eight survive-George, William, Simon, Michael, Jessie, Cindrilla, Mary A. and Cornelius. His father died September 15, 1849, his mother January 16, 1882. George Badger remained with his parents till the age of twenty-seven years five months and seven days, employed on the farm. March 7, 1844, he married Harriet Pile, of Wayne County, Ohio, native of Somerset County, Penn., born October 22, 1821, and daughter of Jacob and Margaret (Casel) Pile. Her parents were Germans, bon in Pennsylvania, and moved to Wayne County, Ohio. 'Eight years later they moved to Van Wert County, where her mother died in 1852, and her father in 1873. Their four children were Levi, Noah, Harriet and Regena, all. deceased but the latter. Mr. Badger resided on the old home farm in Wayne County till 1854, when he came to Wyandot and purchased 260 acres of timber land in this township. This he cleared and improved, adding forty acres more in 1868. He now has 290 acres, valued at $100 per acre. Mr. and Mrs. Badger are parents of eight children, namely, Hezekiah, Thomas J., Clarissa, Regena E., Mary M., Harriet 0., Catharine and Cindrilla, all living but Harriet O. Mrs. Badger passed from earth October 7, 1880. In politics, Mr. Badger is a Republican.

JESSE BADGER was born in Wayne County, Ohio, September 15,1825. He is a Ron of Thomas and Ruth (Franks) Badger, and at the age of twenty four began farming rented land. He was married, March 3, 1850, to Elizabeth Fishel, daughter of Jacob and Susan (Sears) Fishel, who settled in this township in an early day. She was born in this township in 1831, and by her union with Mr. Badger had six children-Mary J., Susan D., Ruth

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J., Fremont C., Rachel K. and Clara A. The mother died June 1, 1861, and Mr. B. was married, October 19, 1865, to Mary E. Saffell, daughter of James M. and Esther (Switzer) Saffell. She was born in this township, her parents being natives of Maryland, and moving to this State about 1835. They purchased land in this township, and had six children-Jonathan S., Mary E., Hannah S., Martha A., Eliza J. and James, all living but Hannah and the latter. The mother died, and the father married Mrs. Jemima Haines, daughter of Isaac and Hester Hartsough, and by this wife had two children-James F. and Sarah E. This wife also passed away, and Mr. Saffell married Ann E. Webb, of Baltimore, Md. One son, Charles, now deceased, was born to them. Mr. S. died, and his widow still lives in this township. The children of Mr. and Mrs, Badger are Lida J., James F. and Jesse M. Mr. Badger purchased, in 1859, 160 acres in Sycamore Township, selling the same the following year. In 1860, he purchased 200 acres of his present farm in Tymochtee Township, which he has increased to 468 acres, valued at $80 to $110 per acre. He did considerable work in the construction of the Ohio Central Railroad. He and wife axe members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and in politics he is a Republican.

PETER BAUM, born in this township July 26, 1836, is a son of Michael and Rheumhannah (Baum) Baum, natives of Pennsylvania, and of German and Irish descent. His parents married in Pennsylvania, and moved to Ohio in 1828, locating in Pickaway County. From that point they moved to this county by wagon several years later, and located in this township. The family camped out till a cabin could be erected, the same being without doors, windows or floors for two years. Eight of their nine children yet survive. The father died in 1850; the mother is still living, in her eighty seventh year. Peter Baum, our subject, resided with his parents till the spring of 1858, his marriage to Miss Mary S. Bope occurring on May 8 of that year. Mrs. Baum was born in this county August 23, 1835, and is a daughter of John and Lydia (Bretz) Bope, natives of Virginia and Pennsylvania. Her parents married in Fairfield County, moved to this county rearing a family of thirteen children, nine of whom are yet living. The father died December 22, 1882; the mother is still living. Mr. and Mrs. Baum are parents of five children-Lydia A., John, Ambrose W. E., Harrison and Mary, all living except Harrison. Mr. Baum was reared a farmer, and from the age of twelve years has done for himself. About 1858 or 1860, he purchased eighty acres of the old home farm, to which he has since added thirty-five acres, and which he has very greatly improved with buildings, drainage, cultivation, etc. Mr. Baum is a member of Rubicon Lodge, No. 645, IOOF, and affiliates with the Democratic party. He served one term as Commissioner, and has been Township Trustee several years.

ABRAHAM BLUE was born January 23, 1818, in Richland County, Ohio, and was the eldest son of William and Susan (Emerine) Blue, natives of Virginia and Pennsylvania, of Dutch descent. They were married, in Richland County, Ohio, and about seventeen years later removed to Seneca County, Ohio, where they reared a family of eight children, of whom five still survive, viz., Abraham, William W., Elizabeth, Samuel D. and Angelina W. The parents moved in about 1870 to Forest, Ohio, where the father died December 26, 1872, and where his widow still resides in her eighty-fourth year. Our subject was married, September 15, 1842, to Marv Ann Snook, of Crawford Township, this county, and born near Frederikstown, Md., February 3, 1824. She was the daughter of Jacob and

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Charlotte (Walker) Snook, natives of Maryland, and of German and English descent They came to Ohio in about 1828, and settled in Muskingum County, removing in 1836 to Wyandot County, settling in Crawford Township. They reared a family of seven children, of whom three still survive, viz., William E., Jacob and Mary A. The father died November 5, 1870, and the mother died August 27, 1872, aged respectively seventy three and eighty-two years. To Abraham and Mary Blue two children were born Chester O. and Ruhemma A., the only former surviving. Our subject purchased land in Hancock County, Ohio, in 1841, which he disposed of after living upon it for about five years. He then purchased land and other property in Adrian, Seneca County, where he resided about seven years. In 1851, he sold out and purchased the farm on which he now resides, containing 122 acres, to which he has added considerable land. His farm is now valued at about $75 to $90 per acre. He follows general agriculture at present; followed railroad work as sub-contractor for several years, also did contract work on the Miami & Erie Canal. He is a Republican in politics.

CHESTER O. BLUE is a native of Big Spring Township, Seneca Co., Ohio, son of Abraham and Mary A. (Snook) Blue, and was born August 25, 1843. He was married, November 19, 1867, to Rose Ann L. Hartman, who was born in Norton Township, Medina Co., Ohio, November 11, 1849, daughter of Peter and Tracy (Mills) Hartman, natives of Pennsylvania, and who moved to Ohio and settled in Medina County in an early day. Their children were Joshua, Moses, Jacob, Levi, Muasa, Manna, Mary and Rose Ann L. The father died November 11, 1860. The mother subsequently married Mr. Darumur High, who died ton years later, after which she returned to Medina County, where she passed away September 11, 1874. Mr. and Mrs. Blue are parents of four children-AIbert, born June 16, 1868; Almon, February 7, 1870; Mary G., April 20, 1875; Margie Ardel. Is, January 14, 1877. Albert died November 14, 1869. In 1880, Mr. Blue became the owner of forty acres, on which he now lives in the pursuit of general agriculture. In the same year he erected a fine frame residence. He is a Republican, a member of Wyandot Lodge, F. & A. M., at McCutchenville, and, with Mrs. Blue, a member of the Evangelical Association.

CONRAD BOPE was born in this township August 15, 1839, son of John and Lydia (Bretz) Bope, natives of Rockingham County, Va., and Fairfield County, Ohio, respectively. His parent's married in Fairfield County, his father having moved there at four years of age. They came to this county in 1830; settled first in Sycamore Township, and one year later moved to Tymochtee, where they purchased land and reared their children, nine of whom are still living, namely, Abraham, Daniel, Susan, Mary S., Conrad, Eliza J., Andrew, Amanda and George W. The father died December 21, 1882; the mother is still living on the homestead. In April, 1861, Mr. Bope enlisted in Company G, Fifteenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served till August, same year. September 1, 1861, he re-enlisted in Company G, Forty-ninth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and participated in many of the chief battles of the war, Shiloh, Stone River, Mission Ridge and Chickamauga being among the number. In January, 1864, he veteranized and took part in the campaign of Atlanta. He was wounded June 27, 1864, at Picket's Mills, Ga., a gunshot removing the middle finger of right hand, and as a result, was absent from his regiment two months. He joined his command at Atlanta, returned to Nashville, participated in the engagement there, and was wounded in the left shoulder which com-

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pletely disabled him. He remained six weeks at the Nashville hospital, when his father took him home and he slowly recovered. In May, 1865, he went to Columbus, and the following month received his discharge, having served as Sergeant all through the service of the Army of the Cumberland. Returning home Mr. Bope was married, September 27, 1866, to Miss Dorothy Coon, who was born in Sycamore Township September 7 1842. Her parents were Adam and Elizabeth (Heckathorn) Coon, natives of Virginia and of German extraction. They were married, in this county, eight of their eleven children surviving, namely, Jacob, Barbara, Catharine, Henry, Elizabeth, Mary A., Dorothy and Ethan. The father died March 28, 1877; the mother September 4, 1882. In 1871, Mr. Bope purchased ninety-seven acres on which he still lives, and on which he erected in 1877 a fine brick residence at a cost of $3,000. He follows general agriculture, and gives some attention to the raising of thoroughbred horses. He is a strong Republican. Mrs. Bope is a member of the Evangelical Church.

HENRY BRASHARES, son of Truman and Elizabeth (Kerns) Brashares, was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, June 9,1833. He was married, January 31. 1861, to Miss Phoebe Kear, born in this township July 8, 1839, daughter of Henry and Susan A. (Ogg) Kear, natives of New York and Maryland respectively; her parents married in this county, their children being Dorothea, Phoebe, Henrietta and Moses, the latter deceased. Her father died in 1846. Her mother is now in her seventieth year. Mr. and Mrs. Brashares have had three children-Josie, born June 28, 1866; Harry, August 9, 1868, died May 22, 1884, aged fifteen years nine months and thirteen days; Livonia, August 5, 1864, also deceased. Mr. Brashares, farmed rented land for some time, but in 1869 purchased seventy acres in this township, where he lived till 1881. when he bought thirty-eight acres adjoining, on which he now resides. He has a valuable farm and keeps it well stocked with the best grades.

TRUMAN BRASHARES was born in Seneca County, Ohio, September 24, 1839. He is a son of Truman and Elizabeth (Kerns) Brashares, natives of Maryland and Pennsylvania respectively. His parents married in Fairfield County, Ohio, and moved to Seneca in 1835. They entered 160 acres, and reared the following - named children: Jacob, Sarah J., Henry, Elizabeth, Barbara, 'Truman, Perry, Delilah, George L. and Freeman U. Those now deceased are Sarah J., Barbara and Jacob. The father died December lb 1849, the mother May 27, 1871. Mr. Brashares grandfather was born January 10, 1769, his grandmother January 5, 1779. They had ten children - Barbara, Truman, Owen, Freeman, Solomon, Esther, Catharine, Elizabeth, Hiram and Perry-all deceased but Esther. Mr. Brashares remained upon the farm with parents till twenty-six years of age. He was married, July 14, 1867, to Elizabeth Mulholland, who was born in this township September 14, 1842, daughter of Hugh. and Mary (Young) Mulholland, who located in Seneca County, Ohio, in 1828. Her parents purchased land in this county about 1840. They had twelve children, nine of whom still survive--George W., Nancy J., William, John, Hugh, Attie A., Elizabeth, Olive and Miles. The mother died September 21, 1864, the father July 6, 1879. Mr. Brasheres farmed rented land for several years. In 1874. he purchased fifty-one acres in Crawford Township, but afterward sold the, same and purchased eighty acres on which be now lives. He is improving his farm, preparing to build a new frame residence, and devoting his time, chiefly to general farming. Mr. and Mrs. Brasheres have three children - Essie, born October 22, 1868; Earl, December 12, 1873; Ray, April 15,

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1882. The parents are both members of the Methodist Episcopal Church at McCutchenville.

JAMES M. CHAMBERLIN was born August 25,1836. He is a native of Bloomsburg, Columbia Co., Penn., and son of John and Jane (Mille) Chamberlin, the former a native of Ireland, the latter of Pennsylvania. Their three children were Sarah, John M. and James M., the latter the only one surviving. The mother died January 17, 1807. The father married, in 1809, Martha Sloan, a native of Ireland, and three children--William B., Martha and Thomas-were born to them. Mr. Chamberlin died Au. gust 21, 1835, and his -latter wife January 28, 1865. James M. Chamberlin grew to manhood in his native town. In 1831, accompanied by Alexander Campbell, he visited this country, looking at the prospects for a busi. ness enterprise. In the following year, Mr. Campbell moved with his family to Findlay, Ohio, and in 1833, in partnership with Mr. Chamberlin, opened a general merchandise establishment at McCutchenville. Three years later the firm dissolved, and Mr. Chamberlin conducted the business alone till 1850. In 1848, he purchased eighty acres in Seneca County, and on this farm he took up his residence in the spring of 1852. He was married, May 27, 1833, to Roxanna Courtright, who was born in Pennsylvania, October 12, 1805, and who was a daughter of John and Mary (Abbot) Court. right, natives of Connecticut, and of Low-Dutch parentage. Of seven children of this family two survive-Cornelius and John D., now residents of Illinois. The parents are both deceased By his first wife Mr. Chamber. lin had one child, John W., born May 21. 1837. This wife died January 19, 1850, and our subject was married, April 4, 1851, to Catharine Janes, a resident of Seneca County. She was born in Hunterdon County, N. J., February 7, 1812, the daughter of Josh and Elizabeth (Fisher) Janes, natives of New Jersey also. Her parents married in their native State, and moved to New Hope, Bucks Co., Penn., where her father worked at the cooper's trade. Their children were Catharine A., Hettie, Joseph B., Will. ism M., Elizabeth, Ann M. and John. The deceased are Hettie, Elizabeth and Joseph. The parents are both deceased. By this union there were born to Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlin four sons-Charles W. and Oliver P., twins, James M. and William H. Mrs. Chamberlin was formerly the wife of William Hall, by whom she had seven children, four now living-Mary E., Ann, Dennis S. and Samuel G. Mrs. Chamberlin departed this life March 14,1884. Mr. Hall was a native of Somerset County, N. J., and was born December 30, 1792. He died April 1, 1846. Mr. Chamberlin now resides in Tiffin, Seneca County. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church at McCutchenville. His first wife was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was formerly a Whig, but has been a Republican since the organization of that party.

HENRY J. CLABAUGH was born near Newark, Ohio, May 15,1832 and is a son of Joseph and Mary (Crouse) Clabaugh. His parents moved to this county and township in 1833, and purchased land. Their children were Susan, Rebecca, Hannah, Henry J., Daniel and Delilah-all deceased but Henry and Susanna. The father died August 20, 1837, the mother in February, 1870. Our subject remained on the farm at home from his youth up. He purchased the shares of the other heirs from 1850 to 1865, eighty-three acres in all, and to this he has added till he now owns 330 acres, valued at $65 to $100 per acre. He was married, June 9, 1853, to Miss Susan Barnhiser, who was born near Hagerstown, Md., March 2, 1837, She was a daughter of John and Susan (Brown) Barnhiser, natives of

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Pennsylvania and Maryland respectively. They came to Ohio in 1837, and located in Seneca County. Their children were Mary A., Sarah, Susan, George W., William H., John J., Thomas J. and Benjamin F. Two of these are deceased-John and George W. Her parents moved to Carey about 1864, and there lived in retirement many years. Mr. Barnhiser died August 20, 1877; his widow still survives in her seventy-fifth year. To Mr. and Mrs. Clabaugh were born the following children- Eranklin C,. William H. . John A., James A., Amos E., Sarah E., Amanda A., Peter S., Lona, Charles E., Effie M. and George T. All these are living but Charles E., who died May 25, 1883. Mr. Clabaugh is a member of the United Brethren Church, and votes with the Democrats, and for the Second Amendment. Mrs. C. is also a member of the United Brethren Church.

DAVID A. CURLIS is a native of Sussex County, N. J., and was born September 13, 1816, He is the oldest son of Jacob and Charity (Albertson) Curlis, who were natives of the same State, of English and Holland descent. They were married in their native State by Rev. James Woolsey, August 4, 1808, and there remained till 1839, when they moved to Ohio and purchased a farm in this township, the same farm being now owned by our subject. While in New Jersey, Jacob Curlis followed blacksmithing, but also owned a farm, and engaged in his trade several years in this county, resuming his farm work in1847, In 1841, he erected the dwelling in which his son now lives. Three of the seven children survive, viz.: David H., John F. and Sarah. The mother died February 1, 1859, the father February 3, 1872, their respective ages being sixty-nine and eightyfive years. David H. Curlis, the subject of this notice, was married, February 22, 1844, to Charity Snover, who was born in Warren County, N. J., February 22, 1827. She is a daughter of Thomas H. and Elizabeth (Hawk) Snover, who were also born in New Jersey, and were married in that State in April, 1825. Her father was a blacksmith. He moved to Ohio in 1839, settling in this township, where he purchased land and afterward engaged in farming. The four surviving children are William H., Marshal B., Lemuel and Charity. The father died in September, 1844; his widow in August, 1873. Mr. and Mrs. Curlis are parents of seven children-Cecilia A,, Rachel M., Sarah C., Laura J., Jacob C., James L. and John D. Mr. Curlis was engaged on the farm for some time, but was many years in the blacksmith trade, which he still works at occasionally. In 1851, he purchased eighty acres, and though meeting with some reverses in the f ailure of crops, be has, by the aid of a friend or two, succeeded in accumulating 288 acres of valuable land. He served as Trustee four years; as Justice of the Peace three years; as Treasurer two years. Both he and Mrs. Curlis are members of the Evangelical Association. They were connected with the Methodist Episcopal Church f rom 1841 to 1859, in which society Mr. Curlis was Class-leader and Exhorter.

JACOB CORFMAN is a native of Fairfield County, Ohio, born in Pleasant Township January 7, 1806. His parents, Jacob and Magdalene (Bibler) Corfman, were natives of York County, Penn., and Rockingham County, Va., respectively, were of German extraction; married in Fairfield County, Ohio, and had eight children, namely, Joseph, Jacob, Lydia, is Coonrod, Magdalene, John, Barbara and Catharine. Those now living are John, Magdalene, Barbara and Jacob. The father died about 1821 the mother about 1845. Jacob Corfman, our subject. was reared on a farm, and remained at his father's house till March 1, 1827, at which time he was united in marriage to Mary Beery, of Fairfield County, Ohio, where she was

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born August 13, 1803. She was the eldest daughter of Jacob and Nancy (Cile) Beery, natives of Virginia and Pennsylvania, and of German lineage. Her parents married in Rockingham County, Va., and moved from there to Fairfield County, Ohio, about 1799. They had ten children - Henry, Nicholas, Abraham, Jonathan, William, Jacob, Mary, Nancy, Catharine and Elizabeth. The father died in 1838, the mother 1846. Mr. Corfman with wife and first son, Noah, moved to this township and entered eighty acres in 1828, his patent deed being signed by President Andrew Jackson, for whom he cast his first vote. On this farm Mr. and Mrs. Corfman still reside, and keep the cheer of their own household just as of old, both being very active for people of their years. A few months prior to locating here, Mr. Corfman had visited this township and had built a log cabin. He cleared his farm, made shoes and boots, worked at carpentering, was viewer of roads, and in fact did anything by which to earn an honest living. He has owned several hundred acres of land, which he has divided among his children; paid several thousand dollars to free his sons from the draft during the war, but still retains the old homestead. Here have been born to them nine children-Noah, born April 6, 1828; Henry, July 18, 1829; Sarah A., July 30, 1832; William, Jane 19, 1834; John, January 23, 1839; Daniel, March 23, 1841; Magdalene, December 25, 1843; Samuel, July 30, 1846. Two of these, Sarah Ann and Henry, have departed. Mr. Corfman has served as Township Treasurer, and with Mrs. Corfman has been a member of the Evangelical Church since 1836. They were both converted at the same Indian camp meeting, in which Mr. Corfman was formerly wont to work all night. They now have forty grandchildren and one great-grand. child.

LEVI EKLEBERRY was born in this township June 30, 1835. He is a son of Ezekiel and Mary (Tobridge) Ekleberry, with whom he remained upon the farm until he was twenty-two years of age. He was married, April 23, 1857, to Miss Barbara Hufford, who was born in this town. ship October 25, 1837, a daughter of Christopher and Catharine (Corfman) Hufford, who came to this county in an early day; settled in Tymochtee Township, and reared their children-two sons and six daughters. The parents were natives respectively of Pennsylvania and Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Ekleberry are parents of ton children-Sarah E., Margaret A., William, Levi, Joel, Alvin, Sebeda L., Avery, Orvil and Nettie G.-all living except Avery. Mr. Ekleberry rented land and farmed a few years, and at the death of his father, purchased with his brother Isaac, the home farm of 160 acres-eighty acres each. This farm Mr. Ekleberry retains and has im. proved the same by buildings and cultivation till he now values it at $75 to $85 per acre. He has also added to his original purchase, now owning 1511 acres. In connection with his agricultural work, Mr. Ekleberry gives some attention to his profession as veterinary surgeon, in which he is quite successful. He is a Republican, a member of the F. & A. M., and of the Evangelical Church, of which society Mrs. Ekleberry is also a member.

JORDAN GAULT was born in Cambridge, Lancaster Co., Penn., March 22, 1823. He is the third son of William and Margaret (Goodman) Gault, who were natives of Pennsylvania, and of Welsh and Irish descent respectively. His parents married in Chester County, Penn., there being nil] e sons and two daughters born to them, six of whom yet survive, namely: Will. ism, Jordan, Levi, John, Malon and Alexander. His mother died in Juno, 1846, his father in June, 1856. Mr. Gault was thrown upon his own responsibilities at the age of ten. He worked on a farm, and in a tannery

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till eighteen years old; then on began as an apprentice at the wagon and buggy trade, working three years for his board and clothes. He then worked three years as journeyman, and though having to go in debt for a suit of clothes when he began, at the end of that time he had saved $225. He was married, November 11, 1847, to Miss Louisa Betz, who was born in Lancaster County, Penn., November 20, 1828. She was a daughter of John and Barbara (Miller) Betz, who were natives of Germany and Pennsylvania respectively, her father having fought under Bonaparte. Her parents married in Lancaster County, Penn., and reared four children, three of whom still survive, namely, Catharine, Elizabeth and Louisa. Her father died in 1838, her mother in 1861. After his marriage, Mr. Gault began manufacturing wagons and buggies in his native county, where he continued the business six years. In 1854, he migrated to Ohio and located in Ashland County, where he plied his trade twelve years, moving to Bloomville, Seneca County, in 1866. Here he was engaged two years in farming, then selling out and moving to Sycamore Township, this county, where he purchased eighty acres, upon which he resided about ten years, and which is now valued at $100 per acre. In 1878, Mr. Gault removed to Mexico, this township, where he built a residence and store room, where he still resides and conducts a profitable business in general merchandise under the firm name of J. Gault & Son. To the union of Mr. and Mrs. Gault eight children have been born, their names as follows: Levi F., Barbara R., J. Sylvester, William H., Emma V., Phoebe A., James E. and an infant son. The deceased are William H., Emma and the infant. In politics, Mr. Gault is a Republican and Prohibitionist, and has been a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for about thirty years. Mrs. Gault is also a member of the same society.

W. SCOTT GIER was born October 4, 1854, in Tymochtee Township, Wvandot Co., Ohio, and was the oldest son of Robert and Antoinette (Smith) Gier, natives of Ohio, of German descent. They were married in this county. Their children were W. Scott, infant daughter, Etta, Frank, Olive, Sherman and Nettie-all living but the infant daughter. The father is deceased. Our subject followed farming until after twenty-one years of age. In 1878, he embarked in the grocery business in Upper Sandusky, but continued in it only a few months. He was married, September 30, 1878, to Miss Lydia A. Thomas, a resident of this township, born near Medina, Medina County, February 6, 1855. She was the daughter of John and Rebecca (Waltz) Thomas, natives of Virginia and Connecticut, and of English and German descent. They were married in Medina County, where they reisided until 1879, then removed to Wood County, where they now reside. Their family was as follows: Linan, John, Eliza, Mary, Lydia, A. Franklin, Nelson, Jesse and Marvin. Only four now live-Nelson, Jesse, Mary and Lydia. W. Scott and Lydia Gier's family consists of two daughters-Grace, born July 8, 1881, and Blanche, born March 4, 1883. Our subject became owner, from his father's estate, in 1876, of 123 acres of land in this township, which he has improved in various ways. In 1882, he built a very fine barn at a cost of about $1,000, and in 1883 he erected a fine frame residence at a cost of about $1,500, also other good outbuildings. He follows general agriculture for a livelihood. Politically, he is a Republican.

JACOB GILLILAND is a native of Jefferson County, Ohio, born August 11, 1827. He is a son of James I and Susan (Steward) Gilliland, natives of Ohio and Maryland respectively, and of Scotch and Dutch lineage. His

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parents married in Jefferson County, Ohio, in 1823, moved to Tuscarawas County in 1833, and to this county in 1845, purchasing 200 acres of land in Eden Township. There were ten children in the -familv-Lucinda, Jacob, Edward, David, Susan, William, James L., John M., Margaret A. and George W. The latter died in infancy; David was killed in the battle of Bull Rau in 1862; Susan died in 1875. The father died November 13, 1877, and was interred on the home farm in Eden Township. The mother is now in her eighty-second year. Jacob Gilliland remained at the old home till twenty-two years of age. He was married, January 17, 1850, to Miss Hannah Savidge (see sketch of Foster Savidge), and two children, James F. and Rebecca A., were born to them. The former died in infancy, the latter is now the wife of Mr. Gleadhill, of Crawford County, Ohio. Mrs. Gilliland passed away March 26, 1860, and Mr. G. was married. June 6, 1861, to Miss Mary Hale, a resident of this county, born in York County, Penn., May 2, 1837, daughter of John G. and Lucy (Millard) Hale, who were born and married in York County, Penn. Her parents came to this county from Pennsylvania in 1854, and located in Crane Township. Their children were Mary, Jonathan I., Samuel and Phoebe C. Samuel is de. ceased. The father was killed by the falling of a tree February 18, 1855. The mother is now in her sevenly-seventh year. By this latter marriage Mr. Gilliland had eight children-Corrilla E., Susan L., Lacy E., John H., Florence I., George W., Mary A. and Alburtis G. The only deceased is George. Mr. Gilliland began business by renting a farm in Crawford Township. In 1851, he purchased forty acres in Eden Township, adding twenty acres in 1856, and twenty-five acres in 1868. In 1871. he sold out, and purchased 117 acres in this township, the farm on which Matthew Brayton was stolen by the Indians. He has since purchased 110 acres in Crawford Township. In former years, Mr. Gilliland was a broom-maker by trade. He has served as Trustee, Assessor and Justice of the Peace, always discharging his duties satisfactorily. Both he and Mrs. G. are members of the United Brethren Church, his former wife having been a member of the same denomination. In politics, Mr. Gilliland is a Democrat and Prohibitionist.

LEUIS GRUB was born in Bavaria, Germany, February 3, 1820. He is a son of Leuis and Catharine (Dick) Grub, who had eleven children, two of whom are living, viz., Catharine and Leuis. His parents came to this country in 1840, and settled in Mexico, this township, where the father died in 1848, the mother in 1860. His father was previously married in Germany to a Miss Yagel, and ten or eleven children were born to this union. two only now living. Our subject, after the death of his father, was called upon to look after the general interests of the family. In 1848, he learned the mason and plastering trade, continuing in this work till 1857, when he purchased ninety-three acres of land, on which he still resides. He has since added to his possessions till he now owns 442 acres (111 acres in Defiance County), valued at $55 to $100 per acre. Mr. Grub was married, May 15, 1855, to Rachel C. Ulum, who was born in Barclay County, Va., February 11, 1831, a daughter of Andrew and Polly (Pitzer) Ulum, natives of Virginia. Her parents were married in Barclay County, Va., and four of their five children yet survive-Elizabeth, John, Rachel 0. and Margaret J. Her mother died in 1854. Her father married again, to Mrs. Valinda Pond, and had eight children, four now living, name. ly, Thomas, Wesley, Shepherd and Ella. This latter wife also died, and the father is now living in Washington County, Md., in his eighty-seventh

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year. Mr. and Mrs. Grub have 'had eleven children-Elizabeth, John, Andrew, Luther, Peter R., Ellen, George B., Guy. Philip, Theodore, Nora M. and Margaret J. Those living are Elizabeth, Andrew L., Peter R., Philip and Nora M. Mr. Grub has served two years as Trustee, and as Treasurer of the township two years. He is a Democrat, and, with his wife, a member of the Reformed Church.

JACOB HAYMAN was born November 24, 1833, in Tymochtee Township, this county, and is the son of George and Ellen (Scott) Hayman, the father being of German nativity, and the mother 'of Scotch-Irish descent. They married in Wyandot County, Ohio, where the father followed blacksmithing for a few years, but finally adopted general agriculture as an occupation. They reared a family of six sons and six daughters-Samuel, Jacob, Matilda J., George, Rebecca, Amanda, Charlotte, Sarah E., Josephine, Joseph Me., Thomas and Peter, all living but Samuel and Rebecca. The father died August 25, 1870, and the mother died September 10, 1883; both interred in the Dunn Graveyard, this township, Our subject was mar. ried, February 10, 1859, to Miss Lydia Corfman, of this township and county, born in the same township November 4, 1841, daughter of Joseph and Susanna Corfman, who were of German descent. They were married in Fairfield County, Ohio, and removed to Wyandot County, in an early day, and settled in this township. Their children were Mary A., Levi, Samuel, Abraham, Sophia, Magdaline, Jeremiah, Isaac, Lewis and Lydia. Jeremiah, Samuel and Mary A. are deceased. The father is deceased, and the mother died February 26, 1884, in her eightieth year. To the union of Jacob and Lydia Hayman have been born ten children, viz.: Oliver S., born January 9, 1860; Martin E., January 5, 1862; Ida May, May 31, 1864; Charlie, March 6, 1866; Minnie B., April 2, 1868; Frank, July 2, 1869; Noah, November 20, 1871; Howard, January 20,1873; Harrie, January 25, 1876; George E., November 20, 1878. Minnie B., Frank, Noah and Harrie are deceased. Our subject purchased in 1859 thirty five acres of land in this township, and since then has owned various tracts of land in different townships of the county, and finally purchasing ninety acres in this township, located on the Sandusky River, also a saw and grist mill. In 1883, he added forty-five acres to his ninety, which he has improved and farmed. He now gives his attention to the milling business. In 1880, he rebuilt and improved his mills, and now values the mill property at about $5,000. His land is worth about $100 per acre. He enlisted in August 1862, in Company F, One Hundred and Twenty-third Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was wounded in the foot. and discharged, November, 1862, returning home. He affiliates with the Democratic party.

ELI HEILMAN is a native of York County, Penn. He is a son of Philip and Catharine (Cladfetter) Heilman, and was born in 1821. His parents were born and married in Pennsylvania, and there reared a family of five children, subsequently coming to Ohio and settling in Seneca County, where the parents died. Eli Heilman was married in 1850 to Catharine Elliott, who was born in Pennsylvania in 1828, a daughter of Peter and Hannah (Stewart) Elliott, who were natives of Pennsylvania, and married in Franklin County, of that State. Her father died there in 184.8; her mother came to Seneca County, and there died in 1855. To Mr. and Mrs. Heilman were born ten children, of whom seven survive-Flora C., Oscar P., Mabel, Maggie, Mattie, George W. and Sarah E. Our subject purchased land in this township in 1851, selling the same about six years later, and moving to McCutchenville. He resided there about seven years, and

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then moved upon the farm where he now lives, and which was purchased in 1860. Mr. Heilman is a good farmer and a stanch Democrat. Mrs. Heil. man is a devoted member of the Presbyterian Church at McCutchenville.

GEORGE HETZEL was born in Lembach, county of Weisenburg, France, June 27, 1833. He is a son of George and Barbara (Hetzel) Hetzel, natives of the same locality, their children being Magdalena, George, Michael, Eva and Catharine; his mother died in her native country, February 27, 1853, and his father emigrated to this country 1854, and settled in Crawford Township, Wyandot Co., Ohio, where he died September 8, 1864. Our subject, George Hetzel, was married, June 4, 1861, to Elizabeth Walter, of Seneca County, Ohio. She was born in Wayne County, Ohio, April 1, 1839, and was the eldest daughter of Michael and Margaret Walter, natives of Lebach and Oberhofen, France. Her parents were married in Wayne County, Ohio, and in 1844 moved to Seneca County, Ohio, where her father died June 6, 1873, and her mother December 31, 1876. Their seven sons and three daughters are all living at the present time. Mr. and Mrs. Hetzel have ton children-Sarah A., George M., Henry A., Matilda B., Anna M., John R., Catharine A., Magdalena, Harvey E. and Frank J. In 1868, Mr. Hetzel and brother Michael purchased the home farm of the other heirs, and in 1869 purchased 340 acres in Tymochtee Township. They remained partners for twenty years, and at the end of that time divided their property. Mr. Hetzel is now the owner of 240 acres of land, which is all cleared, fenced and drained, being all in Tymochtee Township. In 1879, he built a large frame house, and in 1883 a fine barn. He is a Democrat, and himself and family are members of the German Lutheran Church of Upper Sandusky, Ohio.

MICHAEL HETZEL was born in Lembach, county of Weisenburg, France, October 8, 1835. He is a son of George and Barbara (Hetzel) Hetzel, natives of the same locality, their children being Magdalena, George, Michael, Eva and Catharine. His mother died in her native country February 27, 1853, and his father emigrated to this country in 1854, and settled in Crawford Township, Wyandot Co., Ohio, where he died September 8, 1864. Our subject, Michael Hetzel, was married, March 28, 1862, to Susan Sprau, who was born in Walshausen, county of New Hornbach, Rheinpfalz, Bayern, Germany. Her parents were Christian, and Susana M. (Scherer) Sprau, natives of the same place, where they married, and thence they emigrated to America in 1842; they located first in Crawford County, Ohio, but sold out and moved to Salem Township, Wyandot Co., Ohio, about ten years later. Their children were Catharine, Mary, Lucy Ann, Christian, Margaret, George, Susan, Elizabeth and Sarah. Mr. and Mrs. Spran both died on the same day, February 8, 1871. Mr. Sprau attained the age of sixty-six years and two months, and Mrs. Sprau sixty-three years and three months. To Michael and Susan Hetzel have been born ton children Emma M., Anna, Frederick W., Lucy, Mary, Charles M., George R., Cora E., Sarah, Ida and Lillie M. Those now deceased are Anna, Lucy, Charles M. and Cora E. In 1861, Mr. Hetzel purchased eighty acres in Ridge Township, selling out in 1868, and moving to the home farm, where he and his brother George were in partnership, and doing all their business and farming under the name and firm of Hetzel Bros. In 1869, they together purchased a tract of land of 340 acres, and remained partners for twenty years, which was finally divided. They are living there at the present time. Michael Hetzel is the owner of 212 acres of land in Tymochtee Township, on which he erected a good barn in 1879, and an elegant brick residence in

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1883. He is a Democrat politically, and himself and family are members of the German Lutheran Church of Upper Sandusky, Ohio.

MILES C. JOHNSON, only son of Jacob and Ann (Teford) Johnson, was born in Bucks County, Penn., February 28, 1825. His parents were of Quaker, German and Irish descent; were married in Bucks County, and moved to Ohio in 1838. His father purchased land in this township and did blacksmithing and farming, rearing four children - Eliza A., Miles C., Atty A. and Martha J. His father died June 4, 1857; his mother is still living on the old farm in her ninety-third year. Miles C., our subject, remained at home on the farm till his marriage to Miss Hannah Brundage May 19, 1852. Mrs. Johnson was born in Seneca County, Ohio, July 22, 1830, a daughter of Thomas and Osee (Depue) Brundage, who were born and married in Now York, and who came to Ohio in 1828, and settled in Seneca County, where they endured many hardships of pioneer life, mush made of corn grated by hand being their chief article of diet for many months. Their seven children were Eliza J., Hannah George, Benjamin, Mary, Thomas and Moses. The mother died May 18, 1874, the father August 21, 1879. For about twenty-two years, Mr. Johnson farmed the old home farm. In 1868, he purchased sixty-eight acres, and on this he still lives. He has since added thirteen acres more, and in 1876 erected a fine brick residence, at a cost of $2,500. To Mr. and Mrs. Johnson five sons and one daughter were born-Thomas A. J., November 26, 1854; Alvin T., November 80, 1856; Edgar J., April 23, 1859; Ann E., May 10, 1861; Benjamin F., April 16, 1864; Hiram D., September 26, 1866. All are living but Benjamin F., who died September 15, 1865. Mr. Johnson has given most of his attention to farming, but is also manufacturing brick and tile. He is a Democrat, and has served both as Trustee and Treasurer of his township. He is a member of the A., F. & A. M., the IOOF, and, with Mrs. Johnson, of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

BYRON KEAR, son of Jonathan and Caroline (Porterfield) Kear, was born in this township January 24, 1832. His parents were natives of New York and Maine respectively. They, married in Delaware County, Ohio, and located in this township on land entered by our subject's grandfather. Their children were Lucinda E., Anna M., Crawford J., Byron, Susan C, and Agnes J. Lucinda is deceased. The mother died in August, 1853, the father in March, 1876, aged fifty-five and seventy-five years respectively. They were entombed upon the farm where the grandparents, each in their ninety-third year, were also interred. Byron Kear remained, from his youth up, on the home farm, which he obtained in later years. He was married, April 24, 1853, to Eliza A. Clark, who was born in Delaware County, Ohio, December 23, 1836, a daughter of John and Caroline (Fisher) Clark, natives of Now York. Her parents married in Delaware County, Ohio, and moved to Wyandot in 1839, settling in Crawford Township. The children of this family were Marion A., Martha A., James B., Isaac F., Albina E., Eliza A., John S., Caroline C. and Cicero; the latter and James B. now deceased. The mother died in April, 1849, the father, February 3, 1866. Mr. and Mrs. Kear are parents of three daughters-Ada C., born April 16, 1854; Emma E,, February 11, 1858; Flora E., October 2, 1860, all living and married. Ada C. was united with I. B. Gibbs October 8, 1871; Emma was married to John Slatterback, November 18, 1875; Flora E. was made the wife of J. E. Gibbs July 24, 1879. In addition to the home farm in 1874 Mr. Rear purchased twenty-five acres, now owning 215 acres of valuable land. In May, 1864, he enlisted in Company D, One

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Hundred and Forty-fourth Ohio National Guards, and served till September, 1864, when he was honorably discharged. He and Mrs. Kear are members of the United Brethren Church. Mr. Kear is a member of the Masonic Lodge, a Republican and Prohibitionist.

DOCTOR KEAR, son of Moses and Jemima (Nathan) Kear, was born in this township February 10, 1833. He resided on the farm with his parents becoming the owner of the promises in 1854. He was married, April 22, 1858, to Mary J. Crouse, who was born in Richland County, Ohio, January 16, 1836, the daughter of William and Eliza (Musselman) Crouse, natives of Pennsylvania and of German parentage. By this union one daughter, Leona Jane, was born, her death occurring at the age of eight years. Mrs. Kear passed from earth June 28, 1859. Our subject was married, March 21, 1861, to Miss Mary Brundage, who was born in Seneca County, Ohio, March 2, 1837, daughter of Thomas and Osee (Depue) Brundage, whose history appears elsewhere in this work. By this marriage, four children have been born-Osee L., Harriet E., Eliza J. and Lola M, the latter deceased. In 1872, Mr. Kear added 300 acres to the home farm, on which he still lives. He erected a good barn in 1873, a residence in 18771 and other buildings in 1882. He is a good farmer, a Republican in polities, Prohibitionist, and has served his township in various offices.

PETER C. KING, Bon of Peter and Mary (Whitney) King, was born in Perry County, Ohio. His parents were natives of Germany and Pennsylvania respectively, married in Perry County, Ohio, in 1812, in the war of which year Mr. King entered soon after his marriage, and continued in the service till its close. He was the father of fourteen children-Saloma, Catharine, Rebecca, Lydia, Susan, Solomon, Mary, Peter C., David C., Leah, Elizabeth, John C., William C. And Frank C. Four are deceased - Solomon, Lydia, Susan and Saloma. The father died in 1859, aged seventy. six years; the mother, January 26, 1860, aged sixty-seven years. Peter C. King, the subject of this sketch remained at home on his father's farm and worked in his grist mill till his marriage to Caroline Long March 30,1848. She was the eldest daughter of David and Sarah (Mechling) Long, and was born in Perry County October 16, 1829. Her parents were natives of Virginia and Pennsylvania, of German descent, and were married in Perry County, Ohio. Their children were Simon G., Caroline, Reuben and Han. nah, all deceased but Caroline. The father died June 19, 1833, aged thirty-one years; his widow married Michael Mechling, in Fairfield County, Ohio, and soon after moved to Perry County. They had eight children - Amos, Mahala, Franklin, Mary, Benjamin, Jesse and Martha. The father died February 14, 1866, aged fifty-six years. The mother passed away January 26, 1868. To Peter and Caroline King were born eight children -Benjamin F., March 23, 1849; Matilda A., May 9, 1851; Mary A., July 31, 1854; Sarah E., May 30, 1859; Alvin D., May 20, 1860; Ella May, January 12, 1863; Leefe E., December 12, 1865, and an infant daughter who was born July 6, 1864. Those now living are Mary L., Sarah E. and Leefe E. In 1848, soon after his marriage, our subject loaded his "Pennsylvania wagon," and with two teams attached to it, started to this county. He halted in Pitt Township, April 21, on land purchased from his father a tract of eighty acres, and in a few years purchased eighty more on Section 10, where they resided till 1853. He then sold out and purchased 200 acres three miles northeast of Upper Sandusky, and in 1855 he sold this farm and purchased a saw and grist-mill on the Sandusky River, eight miles north of Sandusky. In 1864, Mr. King purchased his

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present farm of 161 acres, and added forty-five acres in 1871, and twenty five acres in 1879. In 1881, Mr. King, with others, formed a cemetery association, and laid out a fine cemetery adjoining his farm, near the United Brethren Church. Mr. King is a Prohibitionist politically, and, with Mrs. K., is a member of the United Brethren Church.

HENRY LONG, proprietor of the " Gier House," Old Tymochtee, Ohio, was born December 15, 1842, in McCutchenville, Ohio, and is the son of Jacob and Lydia (Eyler) Long, natives of Pennsylvania. They emigrated to Ohio in about 1837, and settled in McCutchenville, Ohio, where he followed the trade of shoe-making for several years. In 1845, he purchased fifty-six acres of land in Tymochtee Township, this county, upon which he settled, after clearing and building a log cabin, etc., in 1849. He reared a family consisting of four sons and five daughters-James, Margaret, Harriet, Mary, John, Lucinda, Henry, Elizabeth and Wilson, of whom all are living with the exception of the two latter. The mother died in 1867, and the father in 1872. Oar subject was married, in 1862, to Lydia C. Freet, of Tymochtee Township, this county, who was born in Loudoun County, Va., her parents being Henry D. and Lydia O. (Clise) Freet, natives of Virginia and of German descent. They emigrated to Ohio and settled in McCutchenville, this county, where he followed the blacksmith trade,. afterward moving to " Old Tymochtee." They raised a family of twelve children, of whom only four are living-Amanda A., Henry C., Lydia C. and George W. The parents are deceased-both interred in the Dunn Graveyard. To the union of Henry and Lydia C. Long have been born one son and one daughter- Carl Grant and Vistie A., both of whom are living. Our subject rented farms for several years, then purchased property in "Old Tymochtee," subsequently purchasing the old tavern stand known as the Gier House in the above town, where he still lives, and his present occupation is farming and grain threshing. In 1882, he purchased 114 acres of land, which he is now improving, and which he values at $50 per acre. Politically, he is a Democrat.

LEWIS LUPTON was born in this county September 1., 1844, and is a son of John K. and Barbara A. (Pontius) Lupton. His parents were married in this county, and both died here in 1882, the mother in February, the father in May. They had twelve children, eight yet living. Our subject was reared a farmer, and remained at home till 1864, when, being a member of the Ohio National Guards, he was called into service and served till August of the same year, when he was honorably discharged. He participated in the skirmish at Berryville, Va., and others of less importance, but escaped uninjured. In 1865, he went to Missouri, but returned the same year. He wits employed in various ways fill his marriage to Miss Mary Sharp June 28, 1882. She was born in Crawford County, Ohio, and was born May 22, 1862. Her parents, Andrew and Rosa (Beek) Sharp, were natives of Germany, and emigrated in 1855. They settled in Crawford County, and reared a family of nine children, of whom six sons and two daughters survive. Mrs. Sharp died February 2, 1881. Soon after his marriage, Mr. Lupton became the owner of eighty acres of land on which he now resides, he improving his farm and devoting his attention to agriculture. Politically, Mr. Lupton is a Republican.

HON. JOSEPH McCUTCHEN, one of the most prominent and worthy pioneers of Wyandot, and one who in his day and generation did much to give the infant county that impetus to which it is so greatly indebted for its present status among its sister counties, was born in Harrison County, Ky.,

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February 2, 1798, and came to what is now Wyandot County in 1827, settling first in Tymochtee, but afterward moving to what, through his enterprise, be. came the village of McCutchenville, thus perpetuating the name of its worthy founder. Years before the Wyandots left for their now homes in the far West, Mr. McCutchen was a pioneer in the then almost unbroken wilderness. Of an ardent and enterprising turn of mind, our subject was soon, by the force of his genius, looked up to by the pioneers, and was successively selected to be their Representative in the Legislature, and also as State Senator. He was also elected County Auditor. His occupation, which he pursued with the same zeal that distinguished all his career, was that of hotel-keeping, So great was his desire for public improvement that he frequently sacrificed his own means in the endeavor to do public good. In the spring of 1845, he removed to Upper Sandusky, where, with the exception of one year in California, he passed the remainder of his days. Although not a member of any religious body, he was a liberal supporter of the Presbyterian Church, the church of his fathers. During the late civil war, he enlisted in the cause of the Union, and served as Captain of a company. He was first married, in 1823, to Sarah Waft. of Ross County, Ohio; next, in 1826, to Letitia Britton, of Chillicothe, Ohio; and lastly, to Mrs. Keys, of Upper Sandusky. His decease occurred March 13, 1869, at the ripe old age of seventy-two years. Thus passed away, full of days and full of honors, beloved by all who knew him, Joseph McCutchen, the worthy pioneer of old. Few of the early settlers bad more prominence than Col. McCutchen. He took an active, aggressive position on all questions of local and general interest. His ambition was to lead, never follow, and in all the movements of early times around and about this locality, he was a central figure. His spirit and dash were subjects of remark, and although sometimes mistaken and ill-advised, yet the earnestness and candor spread over his efforts were plain in the understanding that if faults he had they were at least not of the heart. The deceased was of enthusiastic impulses, and guarded by a heart overflowing with human kindness. He could not bear of distress without offering assistance, and his neighborly acts were as common as his grateful nature. He was generous to a fault, assisting others at the risk of his own personal welfare. While this was yet Crawford County, he laid out the town which still bears his name, twelve miles north of Upper Sandusky, erected and managed there the first hotel of importance in this part of Ohio. He was a model landlord in every respect but the one that brings pecuniary success. If be had but one guest that guest must feast like a king for the price then asked for a dinner. The matter of profit and loss was never taken into consideration when catering to the wants of the public as a landlord. Col. McCutchen was a principal mover in securing the new county of Wyandot, and after the organization thereof removed to Upper Sandusky and engaged in mercantile business. He brought to this business the same old dash and vigor that marked his course in former years at McCutchenville; but a man of his peculiar disposition, so full of sympathy and consideration for others, was not calculated to make a successful merchant, although he did an immense business. Up and until about the year 1853, Mr. McC. was a zealous Democrat, and an energetic worker; failing of success in that party, went over to the other side, and in Know Nothing times was elected County Auditor. It was during his term as Auditor that he planted the shade trees that now ornament the court house square. These beautiful shade trees attest his enterprise, and are tributes to his memory. After leaving the Auditor's Office, at the end of a two years'

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term, he purchased the Bates House, in this place, that stood where now stands the Hudson House. He managed this hotel for several years, with the same enterprise that marked his course in McCutchenville, and while his house became very popular, and was the delight of the traveling public, it was not a source of profit. It could not be, with Mack's lavish expenditures in the interests of his guests. Shortly after retiring from the hotel, he entered the army, and was in active service. He was truly a remarkable man, of rare and pleasing conversational powers, in which he never failed to exhibit a nature that was all fiber, and was intense on everything he undertook. He was the very man to develop a new county, as his energy and irresistible force spread their influence over all. He carried with him to the last the admiration of our people, and his somewhat sudden and lamentable death threw a cloud of gloom over our people. He was a grand man, who had spread benefits over all who came within his presence, even at a personal sacrifice. No name is more feelingly referred to in the history of Wyandot County than that of Col. McCutchen.*

JOEL MILUM, a native of this township, was born September 18, 1837, He is a son of Adam and Mary (Bogart) Milum, natives of Highland and Lancaster Counties, Ohio. They were married in this county, and had six children-Jane, Sarah, Mary, Joel, George and Adam. Mary, Joel and George are now the only living. The father died in September, 1844, the mother is still living, now in her seventy-third year. Mr. Milum. was married, March 2, 1858, to Miss Lydia Ekleberry, who was born in this township July 12, 1837. She was a daughter of Ezekiel and Mary (Tobridge) Ekleberry, who were married in Muskingum County, Ohio, and moved to Wyandot about 1833 or 1834. Their children were Jacob, John, Nathan, Ezekiel, Jane, David, Isaac, Margaret and Levi (twins), and Lydia. Those deceased are John and Ezekiel. The father and mother are both deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Milum have had seven children-Leonard, George Abraham, Jay, Ida M., Charlie, and an infant daughter, deceased. Mr. Milum rented land for several years after his marriage, but in 1866 purchased forty acres in this township, where he now resides. He added twenty seven acres in 1870, twenty-seven acres in 1871, thirty acres in 1873, eighty-five acres in 1880, and forty-six acres in 1881-now owning 256 acres. He follows general agriculture chiefly, but has given considerable attention to shipping stock. He enlisted October 4, 1864, in Company D, Twenty-fifth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and took part in the engagement at Honey Hill, being honorably discharged November 3, 1865. He is a member of the G. A. R., and one of the most stirring farmers of Tymochtee Township.

MILES A. MITTEN was born in Seneca County, Ohio, November 30, 1842. He is a son of Miles and Rebecca (Coughlan) Mitten, natives of Maryland, and of mixed parentage-German, Irish and English. His parents married in Maryland, and in 1838 moved to Ohio, locating in Seneca County. In 1843, they moved to this county and settled in Eden Township, moving to Tymochtee in 1856. They had seven children, the five living are named as follows: John T., James L., William A., Joseph H. and Miles A. Two daughters are deceased. The father died in September, 1865. At his father's death, our subject received the home farm of 160 acres. He was married in February, 1866, to Josephine Pecher, who was born in Seneca County, Ohio, September 24, 1846, daughter of Stephen J. and Julia A. (Emlet) Pecher, natives of Pennsylvania, and of German and

* Contributed.

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English parentage. Her parents married in Stark County, Ohio, moved to Seneca County, and there reared their children-Margaret A., Agnes, Josephine, Joseph W., Lucretia J., Cleophas A. and Pius S. Mr. and Mrs. Mitten have had nine children; their names as follows: John E., Emily C., Miles S., Anna B. J., Joseph E., Gilbert R., Mark F., Eliza E. and an infant. The latter, Amanda and John E. now deceased. Mr. Mitten has never moved from the homestead. He added seventy-six acres to the old farm, and now has a fine farm of 236 acres well-stocked and improved. He is a stanch Democrat, and, with his wife, a member of the Catholic Church.

JOHN F. MYERS was born in Cumberland County, Penn., April 11, 1842. He is the eldest Eton of Jerry and Mary J. (Magethon) Myers, who were born and married in Pennsylvania, and who moved to this county in 1847, and settled at McCutchenville. The children were John F., Robert and Joseph. The father died in Cincinnati; the mother is still a resident of Cumberland County, Penn. Mr. Myers was reared in this county by his grandparents on the farm. He enlisted May 10, 1861, in Company G, Fourth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and passed through many of the heaviest battles-Rich Mountain, Romney, Winchester, Woodstock, Port Republic, a seven-day battle at Richmond, and many others of less importance, serving till honorably discharged in August, 1863. Mr. Myers then returned home and resumed farming. He was married, May 24, 1865, to Eliza O. Freet, who was born at McCutchenville July 28, 1849, a daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Trammel) Freet, natives of Virginia. Nine children are the fruits of this union, namely, Irvin R., Zoa R., Nora A., Freety S., Henry C., Abbey F., May M., Ella F. and an infant daughter. Three are deceased-Henry C., Freety S. and May M. Mr. Myers farmed rented land for several years, purchasing in 1874 seventy acres, on which he now lives. He is a Democrat, and has served as Township Trustee; is a member of the Masonic Lodge at McCutchenville, and of the G. A. R. at Upper Sandusky.

ABRAHAM A. NIEBEL was born in Union County, Penn., July 31, 1839, and is a son of Enos and Mary (Aurand) Niebel, natives of Pennsyl. vania and of German parentage. His parents came to Ohio in 4840, and located in this township, where his father still resides with his second wife, his first wife having passed away in April, 1846, leaving five children, of whom four now are living-Abraham A., Catharine, John H. and Abner. Our subject was married to Miss Anna M. C. Holdeman May 18,1869; she was born in Morrow County, Ohio, September 19, 1847, the daughter of Henry and Lydia (Ettinger) Holdeman, who were natives of Ohio and Pennsylvania respectively. Her parents married in Richland County, Ohio; moved to Morrow County and there reared their children-Elah, Ann M. C., William W., Amanda A., Reuben J., Daniel J., Sarah Irena and Ulyses G., all living now but Elah, The parents still live on the old homestead, which was left Mr. Holdeman by his father. Mr. Niebel was reared a farmer. In 1870, he purchased fifty acres in this township, and in 1881. he added ten acres more. His farm is highly improved and valued at $80 to $90 per acre. He spent one year in the Northwestern College of Plainfield, Ill.1866-67 and taught the following year in the county; he has two children -Ida Elnora, born March 10, 1871, and Orville Jay, September 22, 1873. He is a Republican-Prohibitionist, and, with Mrs. Niebel, a member of the Evangelical Church at Mexico.

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HENRY PARKER was born in Lycoming County, Penn., January 8, 1817; he is a son of William and Rachel (Compton) Parker, natives of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and of Scotch and German parentage respectively. His parents married in the above county in 1810; moved to Ross County, Ohio, 1818, and in 1834 to this township, where they purchased a farm. Their children were Charlotte, John C., Joseph, Henry, Charles, William, Delilah A., Susan and Eliza J. Those now living are Joseph, Susan and Henry. The parents are both deceased. Henry Parker staid on the home farm till twenty-seven years of age; he was married, February 26, 1843, to Hannah B. Walker, who was born in Lancaster, Ohio, November 1, 1825, daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (Newman) Walker, who were natives of Pennsylvania and New York respectively, who married in Fairfield County, Ohio, and moved to this county in 1834. They settled in this township but moved to Upper Sandusky later. Their children were Hannah B., Ellen, Eliza, Edward F., Sarah E., Maria and Louisa. The father died in 1849, the mother in 1874. Our subject rented land for several years, and in 1851 purchased forty four acres, obtaining thirty-one acres from his father's estate in 1856. He has since made several other additions, and now has 1431 acres of well-improved land provided with good buildings, fences, etc. Mr. and Mrs. Parker are parents of eight children -Charlotte, Theodore W., Emily J., Joseph D., Louis H., Edward E., Elmer E. and Olive M. The deceased are Charlotte, Louis H. and Elmer. Mr. Parker is a strong adherent to the principles of Democracy, and has served his township in several offices.

ANDREW PONTIUS was born in Ross County, Ohio, December 15, 1818. He is the eldest son of Solomon and Rachel (Wells) Pontius, the former a native of Pennsylvania, and the latter of Hagerstown, Md. His parents moved from Ross County in 1834, and located in the woodland of Sycamore Township, this county, where they erected a log cabin and spent the remainder of their days. Their children bore the following respective a es: Barbara, Andrew, Elizabeth, Susan, Rezin, Mary A., David, Sarah A., Benjamin, all living, excepting Barbara, Elizabeth and Susan. His father died in 1867; his mother passed away in 1878. Mr. Pontius was married, March 3, 1840, to Lucinda Bretz, who was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, January 30, 1820. She was a daughter of Conrad and Susanna (Foreman) Bretz, who were born and married in Pennsylvania. Her parents moved from their native State, and settled first in Fairfield County, Ohio, moving to this county in 1835. They had nine children-Christiana, Peter, Lydia, Anna, Noah, Barbara, Lucinda, Eli and Andrew J. Three are deceased- Christiana, Noah and Barbara. The parents are also deceased. Mr. Pontius was reared a farmer from boyhood. In 1840, he became owner of 160 acres of timber land in this township, where he still resides. He erected a log cabin on this farm, and during the first six years of his residence thereon he put sixty acres under cultivation. Mr. and Mrs. Pontius are parents of eleven children-Sylvester, was born May 31, 1841; Diana, December 15, 1842; Marotta S., August 14, 1844; Rachel M., November 20, 1846; Simeon P., September 30, 1848; Rufus D., December 10, 1850; Rolla, October 31, 1852; David R., October 7, 1855; Addison M., December 27, 1857; Cintha E., May 26, 1860; Oliver H., February 9, 1866. Cintha E., died January 1, 1869; the others- are all living. Mr. Pontius was an old Whig, and is now a Republican-Prohibitionist. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity, and, with Mrs. Pontius, of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

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SOLOMON RONK was born March 1, 1834. He is a son of Jacob and Anna M. (Van Buskirk) Ronk, and native of Bedford, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, His parents were natives of Pennsylvania and Virginia respectively, of German and Scotch lineage; were married in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. his father being engaged in stone work, contractor. etc. In 1834, the family moved to Seneca County, and in 1848, or near that time, purchased land in this county. The children were named as follows: Sarah A., Sophia, William, Solomon, Mary A., Melinda, Eliza J., Melissa and Cordelia, all living but William and Mary A. The father died October 8, 1873, in his seventieth year; the mother now resides in York State in her seventy-fifth year. At the age of twenty-two, Solomon Ronk began operations 'for himself working by day's work in various parts of the country. He was married, December 31, 1861, to Margaret A. Cox, who was born in Crawford County, Ohio, February 2, 1833. Her parents were William and Sarah (Ward) Cox, natives of Ohio and Virginia, and of English and Scotch descent Their children were George, Lydia J., Margaret A., Emma T., Sarah, John, Mary L., Eliza and William, the two latter deceased. The mother died August 5, 1878. To Mr. and Mrs. Ronk were born six children-William E., Iva M., Edward J., George W., Jacob E. and Anna A. Edward J. died in infancy. Mr. Ronk farmed rented land a few years, and then purchased eighty acres in Mifflin Township, though still renting for some time. He finally traded his eighty acres for forty-eight in Crane Township, where he resided till 1882, when he sold out and purchased 185 acres in Tymochtee where he now lives, owning 160 acres also in Jay County, Ind. He is a Republican, and, with Mrs. Ronk, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

WILLIAM SCHUETZ was born in this township December .19, 1836, a son of Gerhart and Mary (Hummon) Schuetz, natives of Germany and Pennsylvania respectively. His father emigrated to this country at the age of eighteen (1822), married in this county and reared six children - Mary A., Catharine, Elizabeth, Peter, John and William. Peter and Elizabeth are now deceased. The mother died in 1837, and the father was married soon after to Catharine, a sister of his first wife, and seven children were born to them-Susan, Louis H., Saloma, Daniel, Charlotte, Joseph M. and Maria, all living but Saloma. This wife died and Mr. Schuetz married Mrs. Margaret Second cost, who had two children-William and Alice-by her first husband, and by this union one daughter, Cora Idel, was born. The father died in December, 1872. William Schuetz was married, November 12, 1863, to Martha A. Willdermood, who was born in this township November 13, 1844, a daughter of John and Lydia E. (Gilbert) Willdermood, natives of Germany and Maryland respectively. Her parents married in Maryland, and moved to Ohio about 1837. In 1849, they come from Seneca and settled in this county. Their children were Mary E., Catharine, John H., Martha A., Ephraim, Lydia E.. Jeremiah and Frances V. Ephraim is deceased. Her father died in October, 1866; her mother is still living. Mr. and Mrs. Schuetz have had five chil. dren, Lydia M. and Ads R. being the only ones now, living. Amanda A., Franklin 0. and Jennie are deceased. Mr. Schuetz rented land for several years, but in 1868 purchased sixty-two acres, selling out and buying eighty acres improved land soon after. His farm is well improved and valuable. He is a Democrat politically, and has served as Township Trustee for several years.

JOSEPH W. SHAFFNER was born in Seneca County, Ohio, June 5, 1847. He is a son of William and Mary A. (Coffman) Shaffner, natives of

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Pennsylvania, and who married in. his native county, and reared eight children-Joseph W., Sarah F., Emma E., Charles B., Alice A., Martin F., Ida M., Elmer L. Clara B. is deceased. Our subject was reared on a farm. He attended a normal school, and at the age of eighteen began teaching, which he engaged in six successive winters, also during a few summers. He also spent some time at the Baldwin University of Berea. He was married, March 2, 1871, to Miss Martha J. Keller, of Licking County, Ohio, where she was born February 16, 1851. She' is a daughter of Eli and Fidelia (Holler) Keller, who were also born and married in Licking County, and who bad eight children-Martha J., Lorena E., Philo J., Ida M., Ettie E., Eli W., Ira C. and Eber A. Her father died December 3, 1866, and her mother moved with the rest of the family in 1876 to Seneca County, where she carries on a farm, assisted by her sons. In 1872, Mr. Shaffner purchased fifty-two acres where he now lives, and this farm he has thoroughly improved, the same being valued at $115 to $125 per acre. In politics, Mr. Shaffner is a Republican.

LEWIS M. STOKELY, deceased, was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, October 24, 1824. He was a son of Robert and Hannah (Wolverton) Stokely, who were natives of Maryland and Pennsylvania respectively. He was one of the most prominent farmers of this township, owning 400 acres of land, and town property at Sycamore at the time of his death. He was married, December 31, 1849, to Sarah AT. Park, who was born in New Jersey May 15, 1832. Her parents were Nathan and Achso F. (Fleming) Park, also natives of Now Jersey, and of Scotch-Irish descent. By this union nine children were born-Achso A., Madison S., Hannah M., Margaret F., Aaron L., Mary L., Hettie H., Harry V., Minnie M. Mr. Stokely died April 29, 1881, aged fifty-six years, and is interred in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. He was a Democrat in politics, and had served his township in various capacities. Mrs. Stokely still resides on the old homestead, in which she retains an interest, and this her son cultivates in connection with his own share of the estate.

JOHN SWERLEIN was born in Oberbach, Bishopsheim, Bavaria, February 17, 1820, His parents were Lawrence and Margaret (Rutiger) Swerlein, natives of the same town, county and kingdom in which they were married, lived and died. Their children all died in the old country but three -Margaret, John and Elizabeth. The former is now deceased, and the latter resides in Wisconsin. At the age of nineteen years, Mr. Swerlein emigrated to America, and in 1840 he located at Tiffin, Ohio. He was married, April 29, 1842, to Theresa Kiltsch, of the same nativity, a daughter of John and Mary (Rease) Kiltsch, also a native of the same locality, and who, emigrated in 1830, and settled in Tiffin, Her father died four days after his arrival, leaving a wife and four children-Elizabeth, Theresa, Mary and Eve. The mother died January 22, 1882. Mr. and Mrs. Swerlein are the parents of ton children-Joseph H., Albert, William R., Helena, Edward, Amelia, Harmon, Mary, Loretta and Lawrence. Three of those are deceased-Mary, Helena and Amelia. Mr. Swerlein worked at the shoe-making trade two years in Tiffin and four years in Mexico. In 1847, he purchased forty acres of the " Cherokee section" of this township, where he. plied his trade three years, and hired his farm cleared. In 1850, he sold out, and purchased in " old Tymochtee," selling out at the end of three years. He then purchased forty acres, to which he added twenty-six in 1858, and which he sold in 1865, purchasing 130 acres, his present farm in 1867. He has good buildings and a valuable farm, and is a member of

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the Catholic Church. He built a fine frame residence in 1876, costing $2,000, and an excellent barn in 1880, costing $500.

ALBERT SWERLEIN was born in this township February 20, 1847. He is a son of John and Theresa (Klitsch) Swerlein, with whom he remained till his marriage September 6, 1873, to Miss Victoria Richardson, who was born in this county October 18, 1852. Her parents were Solomon and Eleanor (Lowmaster) Richardson, the former a native of England, the latter of Pennsylvania. They married in Pickaway County, Ohio, and moved to Wyandot in 1834, settling first in this township, and thence to Eden Township. Their surviving children are Ann, Thomas, Solomon, Joel, Victoria and Canarissa. The father is deceased; the mother died May 9, 1880. Mr. and Mrs. Swerlein are parents of six children-Cora, Hurry, Grace, Carl, Bessie and Jessie. Two-Harry and Grace--are deceased. In 1878, Mr. Swerlein purchased fifty acres in this township, having rented land for several years previous. His farm is valued at $75 to $85 per acre. He and Mrs. Swerlein are members of the German Reformed Church at Upper Sandusky. In politics, Mr. Swerlein is a Democrat.

GEORGE VAN POOL, son of George and Nancy (Hastings) Van Pool, was born in Franklin County, Penn., December 4,1828. He is an only son, his parents being natives of Pennsylvania and of Irish and Dutch descent. They were married in Franklin County, Penn., and there his father died. With his mother Mr. Van Pool moved to Seneca County, this State, in 1847, and then to this township, where he purchased the farm of sixty-five acres, on which he now lives. He has added to his original purchase till he now owns 263 acres. He was married, June 4, 1855, to Amanda C. Freet, who was born in Loudoun County, Va., July 30, 1831, a daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Trammel) Freet, natives of Virginia. Her parents married in Loudoun County, Va., and in 1834 moved to this township, where her father engaged in blacksmithing many years. The children of this family were Amanda, Mary and Eliza. The father died March 31, 1883; his widow now resides with Mr. Van Pool in her seventy-fourth year. Mr. and Mrs. Van Pool having no children of their own, adopted, at the age of three years, Flora E. Willson, whom they reared and educated, and who is now the wife of James Chamberlin, of Hoopeston, 111. Mr. Van Pool is a Democrat, and has served his township for several years, in the various offices of Clerk, Trustee and Justice of the Peace.

JOHN S. WAGNER was born in Ross County, Ohio, October 13, 1813; he is a son of Jacob and Eva (Smith) Wagner, who were natives of and married in Frederick County, Md. His parents moved into Ohio in 1808, and settled in Ross County, where they lived nineteen years. They then moved to this county, settled on the banks of Wild Run in this township, entered 320 acres, erected a log cabin of the true pioneer brand, with quilts for doors, greased paper for windows, and the ground for a floor. Of their children, Jacob, James, Elizabeth, David, and Nancy were born in Maryland, and John S. and Cynthia were born in Ohio. Of these, alone surviving, John S. and Nancy are both residents of this county. On locating in this wilderness, the parents were well nigh dis. couraged, but were induced to stay by their few neighborsMr. and Mrs. Pennington, Barney Rogers, William Caughey and another or two. The mother died about 1829-30; the father married again about 1837, and moved to Seneca County, where he died about 1840 or 1842. In 1833, at the age of twenty. John Wagner, our subject, was sent to Ross County to learn the trade of shoe making, and remained three years. He then re

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turned to Seneca County, made his home with Adam Pennington, setup a shop and worked for the people, sometimes going to the neighbors with his tools to work leather for them. He continued this work many years. He was married, February 17, 1837, to Charlotte Gurnee, who was born in this county May 28, 1821, the daughter of Isaac and Hannah (Nap) Gurnee, natives of N. Y. State, and early settlers of this county. By thi's marriage eight children were born, five of whom are yet living, namely: Cyrus, Eliza J., Hannah M., Albert and Anna. The deceased are John N., James and George. Mrs. Wagner died October 22, 1883. George W. was shot and died in the army. Mr. Wagner gave up the shoe-making trade, and in 1845 purchased nine acres in this township. He has since added to this, bought, sold and traded till he now owns 135 acres, besides what he has given to his sons. He is a Republican and a member of the Evangelical Association, though formerly a Democrat and Methodist. Mrs. Wagner was also a member of the Evangelical Church.

L. R. WALTON, one of the leading farmers and stock dealers of the county was born near the village of Old Tymochtee, June 16, 1833. His parents, Matthew and Catharine (Shelper) Walton, were natives of Trenton, N. J. They were married in their native county, and subsequently removed to Ross County, Ohio, from which place they came to Wyandot County in 1926-27. Mr. Walton entered eighty acres of land three miles east of Old Tymochtee, and resided on that till July, 1833, when he purchased 160 acres three and a half miles southeast of Old Tymochtee. He cleared most of this farm, and remained on it till his death, which occurred June 1, 1861, at the ripe age of sixty-two years. Mrs. Walton preceded him in March, 1855, at the age of fifty. Their union was blest with ten children, five of whom are living at the present time, their names as follows: Andrew Irvin, a resident of this township; James H., on the old homestead in this township; L. R., our subject; Casander, wife of Elijah Lake, and Matthew, a resident of Upper Sandusky. L. R. Walton, whose name heads this sketch, was reared on the homestead and educated in the common schools. September 8, 1853, he was married to Miss Catharine J. Hufford, daughter of Christopher and Catharine (Corfman) Hufford, who were early settlers in this township. Mrs. Walton, a native of this township, was born June 9, 1834. To Mr. and Mrs. Walton have been born four children; of these, two are living-Barbara E., wife of Madison Stokely, and Birt. Clayton died at the age of six years and nine months; Casper at the age of nine years. In 1865, Mr. Walton bought eighty acres where he now resides. He made subsequent additions to this purchase till he owned 240 acres of land. He has since disposed of a part of his farm to his daughter, and now owns 165 acres, which is under excellent cultivation and finely improved. He has an artificial fish pond covering half an acre, which is supplied with water from a spring thirty rods away, being conveyed by an underground pipe. In May, 1883, he purchased sixty-five German carp, paying therefor $40, and has since paid considerable attention to fish culture. Mr. Walton has engaged extensively for the last fourteen years in handling stock. He ships on an average forty car loads annually, principally to Buffalo, N. Y., and East Liberty, Penn. Mr. Walton ranks as one of the leading live stock men of the county. He is a citizen of public spirit, and has always performed his part in public improvements and enterprises of the county. He served his township as Trustee three years. He owns Section F, containing half an acre, in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, and has taken great pains to improve it.

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WILLIAM WALTON was born in Ross County, Ohio, December 21, 1824; he is a son of Lemar and Anna (Thompson) Walton, natives of New Jersey; his parents married in Ross County, Ohio, and moved to Wyandot about 1826, locating in this township. Six children were born to themWilliam, Maria, Levi, Sarah J., Lemar S. and Marshal, all living but Levi and Maria. William Walton, the subject of -this notice, was married October 7, 1846, to Miss Delilah A. Parker, -a resident of this township, native of Ross County, Ohio, and daughter of William and Rachel (Compton) Parker, who were born and married in Pennsylvania. They afterward. came to this county, where they purchased land and reared a family of children.. Joseph, Henry and Delilah are living; Charles, Chartte, John and Jane are deceased. The parents are also deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Walton have five children-Alvin M., Joel L., Olive P., Laura A. and Sarah E. Mrs. Walton, after suffering untold agony for many weeks, died of cancer of the breast, December 5, 1883. Mr. Walton rented land for several years after his marriage, but in 1852 purchased eighty acres in this township. In 1858, he obtained ninety-three acres, upon which he now lives. He deals largely in stock, especially sheep, and has added to his original purchase till he now owns 524 acres. His farm is well improved as to drainage and fences, and is provided with good buildings of all necessary kinds.

EDWIN S. WILLSON is a native of this township, and was born February 16, 1846. He is a son of Jacob and Bathsheba P. (Shotwell) Willson, who were born and married in New Jersey, and who came to Ohio in 1835 and purchased eighty acres in this township. Their children were Elizabeth E., Abner, Albert Z., Levi L., George, Edwin S. and Walter. The father died March 1, 1862; his widow still resides in this township. Our subject resided on the farm until eighteen years of age. He enlisted February 20, 1864, in Company D, Forty-ninth Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry, and participated in several battles, among which are Dallas Mountain, Ga., May 5 to 27; Atlanta, Nashville, and a great many skirmishes. He was wounded at Dallas Mountain in the right side by a gunshot wound, and lay at the hospitals of Nashville and Murfreesboro, Tenn., till August. He then joined his regiment, and was again wounded December 16, and subsequently discharged from the Louisville Hospital May 27, 1865. On his return home, Mr. Willson resumed farming. He was married, March 1, 1866, to Eliza C. Price, who was born in Eden Township, this county, July 7, 1848. She was a daughter of George B. and Anna (Manning) Price, also so natives of Now Jersey. Her parents married in their native State, came to Ohio in 1840, settled in Hancock County, and, in 1845, moved to Eden Township. They had ten children-Isaac, Aaron, Mary J., Sarah E., Margaret A., Warren, Hannah M., Eliza C., John M. and Laura E. The sons are all deceased. The mother died March 22, 1878. The father is still living. In 1863, Mr. Willson obtained forty acres of partially improved land from his father. He engaged in the sheep business which proved unsuccessful, and then turned his attention to general agriculture. He has made several trades in real estate, and now owns 200 acres valued at $80 to $100 per acre. Mr. and Mrs. Willson are parents of six children -John L., Anna E., Abner J., Lily B., George E. and Everett P.; all living but George E. Both parents are members of the Methodist Protestant Church. Mr. Willson is a Republican.

CHARLES L. WININGER, son of John and Catharine Wininger, was born in this township May 6, 1846. He resided with his parents till thirty years of age, Was married, September 28, 1876, to Laura V. Welsh,

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a resident and native of Muskingum County, born. April 1, 1856, a daughter of John and Herma (Gorsuch) Welsh, who were born and married in the same county. She was one of four children-Edwin B., Joseph G., Laura V., Rosa B. Mr. and Mrs. Wininger have three children - J. Franklin, born August 22, 1877; Herma K., July 31, 1879:. Polly, December 15, 1882. In 1867, Mr. Wininger purchased 130 acres in Seneca County, where he now lives. He has a good farm Well provided with buildings, including a frame dwelling built in 1878, at a cost of $3,000. Mrs. Wininger is a member of the Presbyterian Church at McCutchenville.

GEORGE L. WININGER, was born in Seneca County, Ohio, February 13, 1836. His parents, John and Catharine (Lane) Wininger, are elsewhere noticed in this work. He resided with them till his marriage to Leah E. Pennington April 1, 1860. He worked on the farm and obtained a good common school education, attending the Heidelberg College a short period. He began teaching at the age of eighteen in what, was then known as " Frog Pond District." now "Sugar Grove," and continued in this profession during winters six years. After his marriage, Mr. Wininger moved into a log cabin on an eighty-acre lot, which his father deeded to him about one year later. This farm he improved, and, in 1863, purchased forty acres more just across the line in Seneca County, Ohio. A few years later, he purchased a few acres more, giving him the benefits of the Sandusky River. He now owns 127 acres. In 1880, he erected a fine brick residence, costing $5,000, in place of the little frame cottage which had sheltered his family twenty years. In the same year he lost by fire a large grain barn well stored, valued at $1,000. Mrs. and Mrs. Wininger are parents of four children - Catharine I., born December 23, 1861; John F., October 13, 1865; Carrie A. and Harry J., June 18, 1876. All are living but Catharine, who died October 2, 1872. She was regarded as an exceedingly bright and intelligent child by all who know her. Mrs. Wininger was born in Eden Township, Seneca County, Ohio, March 28, 1843, and is a daughter of Adam and Cintha A. (Wagner) Pennington, natives of West Virginia and Ross County, Ohio,. respectively. Her parents married in Seneca County, and four of their children yet survive-Mary A., William Jr., Leah E. and Thomas J. The father died in 1848, the mother in 1878. Mr. Wininger is a Democrat in politics, and served one year as Township Clerk.

JOEL WININGER, son of John and Catherine (Lane) Wininger, was born in this township January 22, 1839, and remained at home on the farm principally till his marriage. He obtained a good education, attending both the academy at Republic, and the Heidelberg College at Tiffin, Ohio. He taught several terms, farming during the summers in the meantime. He was married, March 31, 1863, to Miss Zilia A. King, of this township, born in New York State, Geneses County, February 24, 1840, a daughter of Belah and Elizabeth (Fitch) King. natives of Massachusetts and Connecticut respectively. Her parents settled in Ashtabula in 1841, and in 1842 moved to Little Sandusky, where he purchased property and engaged in shoe-making. He afterward kept a hotel at Adrian, Ohio. Zilia A., Charles M. and Henry P. are the children of this family. The father died, February 13, 1849, aged forty-three; his widow married Francis Wood, of this county, about two years later, and she died July 30, 1878. Mr. and Mrs. Wininger have one daughter-Florence A., born August 23, 1865, now a student of the Green Springs Academy. In 1862, Mr. Wininger purchased eighty acres in this township, moved upon the same in 1863, and has since resided there. In 1874, his old dwelling was

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destroyed by fire, and in 1879, he erected a fine frame structure, at a cost of $4,500. In 1865, Mr. Wininger purchased forty acres of land in Seneca County. He teaches school usually in the winter season, and tills his farm during the summer. He served as Township Clerk two years; is a Democrat in politics, and a member of the Universalist Church. Mrs. Wininger is a member of the Presbyterian Church.

JOHN WININGER, born March 9,1810, is a native of Fairfield County, Ohio, and son of Adam and Mary (Crow) Wininger, natives of Germany. His parents emigrated in an early day, his mother having been sold for a term of years to pay her passage over the sea His father was previously married in Germany and reared three children, only one of whom survives Catharine-now Mrs. Reinbolt, a widow of Seneca County, in her eighty-third year. Her mother died in Philadelphia, and her father then married Mary Crow, and moved to Ohio in 1804. He settled in Fairfield County, near Lancaster and in 1815 moved to Richland County among the Indians. In 1826, he moved to this county, purchased and entered about 1,000 acres of land, mostly in Tymochtee Township, built a log cabin, cleared up his farm, and by hard work was enabled to make a living. He was sometimes compelled to go forty to fifty miles to got his grain ground, and was then often obliged to stay from five to eight days to await his turn, so many being ahead of him. There were ten children in this family, four surviving, namely: Elizabeth, John, Susan and William. The father and mother died at the ages of seventy-five and seventy years respectively Our subject, John Wininger, resided with his parents till his marriage, which occurred December 29, 1832, Miss Catharine Lane, of Muskingum. County, Ohio, daughter of John and Mary (Millison) Lane, being his chosen companion. She was born in Baltimore County, Md., August 5, 1807. Her parents were born in Germany and emigrated to America and settled in Baltimore County in an early day. Mr. and Mrs. Wininger have had five children-Solomon, George L., J. A. Jackson, Joel and Charles L., all living but Jackson.' Mrs. Wininger passed away in April, 1880, and on the 28th of April, 1881, Mr. Wininger was married to M B. Johnston, who was born in Bucks County, Penn., November 16, 1838. She was a daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Beatty) Johnston, natives of New Jersey and Pennsylvania respectively, and who were married in Bucks County, Penn.; migrated to Ohio about 1845, and settled in Seneca County, near Melmore. They reared eight daughters-Sarah, Hettie, Maggie, Mary B., Eliza, Elton, Amanda and Emma. Sarah and Maggie are deceased. The father died in March, 1861, the mother May 6, 1864. When first married, Mr. Wininger kept tavern three years in Seneca County. In 1836, he became the owner of 125 acres in this township, where he now lives. He has since purchased from 110 to 130 acres for each of his four sons, and has made other purchases and sales, but still retains the homestead, valued at $125 per acre. He has served his township in many of fices, and is a member of the Baptist Church, of which his first wife was also a member. His present wife is a member of the Presbyterian Church. In politics, Mr. Wininger has been a life-long Democrat.

LESTER WOOD, born January 11, 1829, in Huron County, Ohio, is a son of Francis and Eliza (Latham) Wood, natives of New York and Connecticut respectively, of English parentage. His parents were married in Huron County, Ohio, and in 1829 moved to this township, where they purchased land and reared their children. They had five sons and three daughters-Lester, Betsey, Nelson, Silas, Horace, Huldah, Ezra and Lydia

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A., only three of these now living, namely, Huldah, Nelson and Lester. The latter was married, September 27, 1860, to Rachel Clark, who was. born in Seneca County June 27, 1834. She was a daughter of Mathias and Maria (Copeland) Clark, natives of Pennsylvania and of German and Irish, descent. Her parents married in Huntingdon County, Penn.; emigrated to this State in an early day, and settled in Wayne County. They had nine children-Rebecca, Sebella, Rachel, Morgan, James, Henry, Hannah C., Mary A. and Margaret E. Those yet living are Rebecca, Henry, Morgan and Rachel. The mother is deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Wood have six children Myron, Sarah E., Elmer E., Ada, Charles and Huldah, all living but Ada. Mr. Wood was reared to farm life, and in 1861 became the owner of eighty-three acres, which he has materially improved, and now values at $80 to $90 per acre. In 1876, he added eighty acres of improved land, and eight acres by a subsequent purchase. lie and Mrs. Wood am members of the United Brethren Church at Mount Zion. Mr. Wood is a Democrat, and voted for the Second Amendment in 1883.

WILLIAM YAMBERT. This gentleman it; a native of Perry County, Penn., and was born November 25, 1828. He is a son of John and Catharine (Cooney) Yambert, who were married in Perry County, and reared seven children-John, Daniel, Samuel, Solomon, Lydia, William and Susana. Daniel was drowned in the Sandusky River. By a former wife, Mary (Glick), Mr. Yambert had four children-John H., Aaron, Sarah and Mary. After his second marriage, Mr. Yambert, in 1833, moved to Ohio, and located in Seneca County, where he died May 24, 1863. His wife passed away June 7, 1876, their respective ages being eighty-two and eighty-five years. William Yambert, the subject of this sketch, remained on the farm with his parents till grown to manhood. He went to Iowa and entered 120 acres of land, which he sold soon after, and returned home. He was married, November 15, 1855, to Susannah Hottenstein, who was born in Lancaster County, Penn., December 21, 1835, a daughter of Henry and Mary (Grubs) Hottenstein, natives of Pennsylvania, and of German descent. Her parents married in Pennsylvania, and moved to Fairfield County, Ohio, in 1837. They moved to this township from Seneca County in 1850-51, and resided here till their death. Their children were John, Elizabeth, Susannah, Mary and Henry. The mother died in March, 1850, the father is also deceased. Mr. and Mrs, Yambert are parents of seven children-Henry M., Mary E., Rilla J., Laura J., William A., John F. and Arthur R. Three are deceased -Henry M., Mary E. and Laura J. Mr. Yambert farmed rented land a few Years, when he obtained eighty acres from his father's estate. In 1863, he purchased eighty acres in this township, and to this tract he has since added 100 acres. In 1878, he erected a fine brick residence. He is a Republican, and, with Mrs. Yambert, a member of the Evangelical Church.