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GEORGE ARMSTRONG. former; P. O., North Greenfield. Among the jolly, good-hearted souls who hail from the Emerald Isle is George Armstrong, who was born Feb. 15, 1833 in Ireland. His parents were George and Rose (Smith) Armstrong. George immigrated to this country in 1849, corning west to Chicago; he remained a short time, and then drifted south, landing in Logan Co. In 1855, he was married to Rachel Supler, who was a daughter of Samuel and Nancy (Campbell) Supler. Samuel Supler carne to this township about the year 1827, from Pickaway Co. He was one among the first who settled in this part of the township; was an excellent man, and highly respected by all who knew him. He died April 23, 1880; his wife in 1877. Mr. Armstrong, resides a short distance east of North Greenfield, and has 225 acres of land, and is among the enterprising and successful farmers in the township. He has a family of seven children-David B., Martha, George R., Nancy, Mary E., Edward and Sarah. He is a member of Wapatomica Lodge, I. O. O. F ., No. 424.

MRS. SARAH AUSTIN, retired; East Liberty; was born July 21, 1811, in Philadelphia, Pa.; she was a daughter of Henry and Sarah (Caster) Moore, who emigrated to this State in 1821, and finally located in Mount Moriah, where they died-he on Feb. l, 1850, and she on Oct. 24, 1869, On July 25, 1869, he was married to Rev. Carlisle A. Austin, who was born in New Jersey, Feb. 6, 1804, and moved to East Liberty, O., in 1820, and for sixty years was a. member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he always took an active part. He was a conscientious man, and one who never swerved from duty and the truth, and way a man of acknowledged ability; for several years he held the offices of Justice of the Peace, Notary Public and Surveyor, and for forty years was a local. preacher, and many, through his instrumentality, were brought to the cross of Christ. In matters that pertained to business, he was successful, leaving after him a good farm and personal property; he died in the triumph of faith, April 10, 1870; he was first married to Rebecca Rea. Mrs. Austin, who survives him, resides on the homestead; she is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and has been since six years of age, when she was converted, and received into the church at the age of seven.

HENRY BALLINGER, farmer; P. O., East Liberty; was born June 17, 1814, in Zane Tp.; is the eldest of a family of two children born to Henry and Patience (Bishop) Ba1linger. His father's name was Joshua, who emigrated to this county during its first settlement, and settled in the woods south of

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GEORGE ARMSTRONG. former; P. O., North Greenfield. Among the jolly, good-hearted souls who hail from the Emerald Isle is George Armstrong, who was born Feb. 15, 1833 in Ireland. His parents were George and Rose (Smith) Armstrong. George immigrated to this country in 1849, corning west to Chicago; he remained a short time, and then drifted south, landing in Logan Co. In 1855, he was married to Rachel Supler, who was a daughter of Samuel and Nancy (Campbell) Supler. Samuel Supler carne to this township about the year 1827, from Pickaway Co. He was one among the first who settled in this part of the township; was an excellent man, and highly respected by all who knew him. He died April 23, 1880; his wife in 1877. Mr. Armstrong, resides a short distance east of North Greenfield, and has 225 acres of land, and is among the enterprising and successful farmers in the township. He has a family of seven children-David B., Martha, George R., Nancy, Mary E., Edward and Sarah. He is a member of Wapatomica Lodge, I. O. O. F ., No. 424.

MRS. SARAH AUSTIN, retired; East Liberty; was born July 21, 1811, in Philadelphia, Pa.; she was a daughter of Henry and Sarah (Caster) Moore, who emigrated to this State in 1821, and finally located in Mount Moriah, where they died-he on Feb. l, 1850, and she on Oct. 24, 1869, On July 25, 1869, he was married to Rev. Carlisle A. Austin, who was born in New Jersey, Feb. 6, 1804, and moved to East Liberty, O., in 1820, and for sixty years was a. member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he always took an active part. He was a conscientious man, and one who never swerved from duty and the truth, and way a man of acknowledged ability; for several years he held the offices of Justice of the Peace, Notary Public and Surveyor, and for forty years was a local. preacher, and many, through his instrumentality, were brought to the cross of Christ. In matters that pertained to business, he was successful, leaving after him a good farm and personal property; he died in the triumph of faith, April 10, 1870; he was first married to Rebecca Rea. Mrs. Austin, who survives him, resides on the homestead; she is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and has been since six years of age, when she was converted, and received into the church at the age of seven.

HENRY BALLINGER, farmer; P. O., East Liberty; was born June 17, 1814, in Zane Tp.; is the eldest of a family of two children born to Henry and Patience (Bishop) Ba1linger. His father's name was Joshua, who emigrated to this county during its first settlement, and settled in the woods south of

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Middleburg. Henry's father died before he was born, his mother marrying again. She raised her son to maturity, and Nov. 23, 1837, he was married to Rebecca C. Moore, who was born in New Jersey April l5, 1817, and came west with her parents, Henry and Sarah (Custer) Moore, when she was five years of age . Her grandfather attained a ripe old age. Since Mr. Ballinger's marriage he has resided in Perry Tp. When he located, it was one dense growth of forest. Wolves and wild game were, in abundance. He first purchased eighty acres of Duncan McCarthy, of Chillicothe, and the surroundings at the present time give but slight testimony of the inconveniences and obstacles that attended the settlement of these now productive lands. that respond annually to the demands of the husbandman. Mr. Ballinger is now in the decline of life, and is enjoying the fruits of his honest toil in quiet and peaceful retirement . He has been for two, score of years a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and has endeavored to ornament his profession by a Christian-like wall and conversation. Four children have been born to him-Mary, Laynon, Thomas and Henry.

L. G. BALLINGER, farmer; P. O., West Middleburg, was born March 23, 1843; son of John and Margaret (Daugherty) Ballinger. John Ballinger was born in New Jersey, Oct. 7, 1796, and emigrated to Ohio, locating in Zane Tp.; his wife was born May 19, 1811, she being his second wife. They were married on the farm now owned by Levi, whose father died Aug. 14, 1868; and mother, March 22, 1870. Seven children were born to them. During his life he was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church. At the age of seventeen, Levi enlisted in Co. C., 17th O. V. I, and served three year, and was a true and worthy soldier; he was wounded at the battle of Chickamauga; was struck in the neck with a Minnie ball. The Federal army falling back, he was left on the battle-field and fell into the hands of the enemy, His brother, David D., was in the same company, and was shot dead on the field, and was never seen afterwards. Levi, after being in the hands of the enemy a short time, was exchanged, and returned to his regiment. Upon his return home, he resumed farm labor, and was married in 1866 to Mary Sprague, who was born Sept. 9, 1845; she was a daughter of Isaac and Sarah (Green) Sprague. Mr. Ballinger has 100 acres of land. Five children have been born unto him-Franklin, Thomas, Delomo, Ella M. and Louisa. The Ballingers are true Republicans.

OLIVER S. BALLINGER, farmer; P. O., East Liberty; was born Sept. 14. 1839; is the filth son and seventh child of Joshua and Delilah (Inskeep) Ballinger; Joshua was born in February, 1802, in Burlington Co., N. J., and emigrated to this State with his father, Samuel Ballinger, who settled in what is now known as Zane Tp., in 1809, where he remained until his death which occurred on Sept. 8, 1873, His wife was born in 1808, in Zane; they were both members of the Protestant Methodist Church. At the age of 22, Oliver enlisted in Co. C, 17th O. V. I, and served three years, and was a true and valiant soldier, who participated in nearly all the prominent battles in which his regiment wasa engaged: he was wounded at the battle of Chickamauga, and was there taken prisoner: he received his discharge, and, returning home, engaged in farming pursuits in connection with his brother. At the age of 29, he was married to Louisa A. Garwood, who was born in November, 1851, in Zane Tp.; she is a daughter of Lemuel and Angelina (Warren) Garwood; they have four children - Lydia I. born June 5, 1871; Samuel, June 26, 1873; Augusta, June 28, 1875; Angelina, May 30, 1879. He is a member of the A. F. & A. M. He and his brother have 450 acres of choice land.

ROBERT DICKINSON, farmer: P. O., North Greenfield; was born in Jefferson Township, March 15, 1812, and is the eldest of a family of fifteen children, who were born to Thomas and Maria (Lowe) Dickinson, who came to what is now Logan Co., about the year 1810, locating south of Zanesfield, and raised a large family. He was engaged, in running one of the first saw-mills that was erected in that part of the country. As a business man he was not considered a marked success, yet his sons have arisen from poor boys to wealth and affluence, and are now among the most successful in the country. Having little or no school advantages, yet they managed to secure enough to enable them to transact any business that comes in their line,

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and as "garners-up" of this world's goods, they have few superiors in the county. Robert was married Jan. 24, 1833, to Rebecca Stevenson, who was born Feb. 20, 1813, in Lake Tp.; she is a daughter of John and Jennie (Hatfield) Stevenson; she was a native of Virginia, he from Kentucky, and they came to this county before the war of 1812, and were among the number who sought refuge in the block house from the Indians. Shortly after Mr. Dickinson was married, he settled in Rush Creek, near the lake; he afterwards came to Jefferson an settled at the head of Madd River, purchasing 103 acres; this he soon traded for land in Perry Tp., on the Grubb's place. In 1865, he moved to North Green field, where he now resides. After years of hard labor and pioneer life he is in possession of 640 acres of land. Of the ten children born to him, eight are living-Ruth Jane, ( Mrs. A. Grubbs), Susannah, (Mrs. Isaac Henry), Henry C. (attorney at law), George, Eliza A. (Mrs. E. Powers), Deliverance, Elliott and Joshua. Mr, Dickinson and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. His father was a member of the "Friends."

L. C. FISHER, farmer: P. O.,West Mansfield, was born on the homestead farm. June 3, 1850, being the youngest son of William and Rhoda Fisher, Lewis was 22 when he left home, which was in June, 1872, when he married Kate Critchfield, who was born March 18, 1850, and is a daughter and eldest child of Resolve and Rebecca (Clark) Critchfield, born in Ohio Co., Va., in October, 1817. He was born in Washington Co., Pa., Sept. 22, 1815. He was likewise a son of Resolve, who was a son of John. Resolve, the father of Mrs. Fisher, is a prominent farmer in this township, and was for many years during the early part of his life a teacher and Superintendent of Schools in the South. In 1875 Mr. Fisher moved to his present home, situated in the north part of the township. Three children have crowned their union-Bertha C., born April 7, 1873; Florence, Sept. 26, 1875, and Gail, Sept. 25, 1877. Both Mr. and Mrs. Fisher are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Farming is the business in which he is engaged.

SARAH J. FREER. farming; P. O. Zanesfield, was a daughter of Haines Austin, who was born in New Jersey, Aug. 8, 1808, and was married to Rachel Garwood in 1833; she was born in New Jersey in 1812, and located in that county where Sarah J. was born, June 27, 1834; the family emigrating to this county in the year 1835, locating in Perry Tp. Here the family have since remained. Haines Austin was stricken down suddenly Nov. 18, l 837 -had started to New Jersey on a visit, and while on the road to Bellefontaine he tell dead of heart disease. His wife yet survives him, she residing with her son and daughter, Josiah and Elizabeth, in this township. Sarah J. was married Nov. 5, 1854, to Isaiah G. Freer, who was born Oct. 25, 1832, in Jefferson Tp. a son of Henry and Rachel (Outland) Freer. After the marriage of our subject to Mr. Freer, they remained on the Freer farm until the fall of 1860, when they located in the south-west part of Perry Tp., the farm consisting of 150 acres of land. Mr. Freer died of rose cancer May 1, 1879; his remain now repose in Marmon Valley graveyard. He was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church, and was an active member in the same; living it conscientious and upright life. Five children were born to them-Henry C., born Feb. 14, 1857; Rachel E., Nov. 4, 1858; Ida D., Aug. 28, 1860, now Mrs. Finley Reams of Jefferson Tp.; Mary A., born Sept. 19, 1855, and Charles A., born Oct. 20, 1867.

JOHN E. GORDON, farmer; P. O., West Mansfield: was born May 29, 1831, in Loudoun Co., Va.; is a son of John W. and Elizabeth (Randall) Gordon, both of whom were natives of the Old Dominion State. Upon their arrival in this county they located upon the Darby, and afterwards removed to Champaign Co., where after about twelve years residence, they moved to Adams, then to Clarke Co. John, after attaining his majority, began to " paddle his own canoe." In 1851, he was joined in wedlock to Barbara E. Keller, who was born in this township Jan. l6, 1834, and is a daughter of Frederick and Rachel (Skidmore) Keller; she was a sister of Joseph and Daniel Skidmore. After John's marriage he located in Clarke Co., Ill., but subsequently returned to the "Buckeye State," and in January, 1862, enlisted in Co. B, l3th Ohio Battery but was afterwards transferred to the 14th Ohio, and was finally discharged on account of physical disability. He has since

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been a resident of Perry Tp., and engaged in farming. His farm was formerly a part of the Banks land. Of eight children born to him, seven are living-Joseph E., Rosa E., John E., Ranson D., Mary E., Robert F., and Charles A. Joseph E. is young and a useful teacher. Both Mr. Gordon and wife are members of the Free Will Baptist Church.

MILTON GREEN, farmer; P. O., East Liberty; born in Monroe Tp., Feb. 26, 1825. There were 13 children in the family, all of whom lived to be married. The first death Mutt occurred in the family was after the person had attained the age of 40. Milton was the second of the family. His father's name was George R. Green, who immigrated to this State in 1809, stopping in Clarke Co. until the following year, and settled in what is now Logan Co., in Monroe Tp., on the Mackachack. Here he settled and was one of the staunch and true men of that early time. He was for several years engaged in the local work of the Methodist Church, and attended to his temporal affairs as well. He died Sept. 7, 1862. His wife survived him until May 7, 1876. Milton lived a bachelor until he was 35. On Nov. 3, 1859, he was married to Mrs. Sarah Devore. She was a daughter of C. H. Austin; her mother was Rebecca Ray. They settled here on the farm where Mr. Green now lives. Here his wife was born, in 1831. They have six children-Lillie, Peony, Rosa, Rebecca, Dells May and Milton M. Mr. Green, like his ancestor, is true to Republican principles. He has 400 acres of land.

JOHN GWYNN, farmer; P. O., West. Mansfield; was born Oct. 27 , 1843, in Jefferson Tp., and was the fifth child of John and Glielma (McMillen) Gwynn. In his 20th year, he enlisted in the 132d regiment, Co. I, O. N. G., and, serving out his term of enlistment, re-enlisted in Co. K, 88th O. V. I, and remained until the close of the war, receiving his discharge July 4, 1865; returning home, he engaged in farming. On Nov. 30, 1867, he was united by marriage to Ann Eliza. Harriman, only daughter of Stephen and Harriet Harriman, who was born in this township in September, 1842; they remained on the home farm after marriage, until 1869, when they located on the pike, one mile west of Mansfield, their present place of residence, having 139 1/2 acres of land; they have two interesting children-Minnie, born July 16, 1871, and Frank, July 27, 1875. He is a member of White Lodge, I. O. O. F., No. 576; both he and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

HIRAM HARSHFIELD, farmer and stock raiser. One of the most prominent farmers in this township is Hiram Harshfield, who is prominently identified with the agricultural interests of this township; he was born in Richland Co., Oct. 23, 1834: his parents were David and Elizabeth (Beckley); the former was a native of Germany and emigrated to America to escape empressment in the arms: he came to Virginia, and afterwards was married to Miss Beckley. The family emigrated to this State and located in Richland Co. Hiram was raised for farming pursuits, and remained with his parents until his marriage to Elizabeth Nash, which event occurred Oct. 23, 1866; she was born in Clinton Co., Ohio, Aug. 29, 1840, and is a daughter of John Nash, one of the highly respected citizens of this township. Five children have been born to them, who are-Estella, Orlando, Franklin, Oman and Pearl H. He and his wife. are members of the Disciples Church. His farm, consisting of 375 acres, ranks among the best of the county, 300 acres of which is under cultivation. Stock-raising is one of the interests in which he is engaged.

STEPHEN HARRIMAN, farmer; P. O., North Greenfield; is the second eldest of the Harriman family now living; he was born in Washington Co., Pa., Dec. 29, 1817, and is a son of Simpkin and Sarah (Green) Harriman, who were blessed with a family of thirteen children. Simpkin's father was David Harriman, who was born in Maryland and removed to Washington, Pa., prior to the war of the Revolution, where Simpkin was born, l788. He married in 1806, and emigrated west in 1825, locating where David Harriman, Jr., lives; here Simpkin remained until his death, which occurred Feb. 4, 1872, and his wife in October, 1868. Stephen's grandmother was Phoebe Kirk before marriage, but she afterwards married Nehemiah Green, who served all through the war of the Revolution. Simpkin Harriman was a graduate, and during his life was mostly engaged in teaching. Returning to David-he was raised to farming.

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and at he age of 17 began for himself; at the age of 22, on Jan. 16, 1840, he was united in matrimony to Harriet Watkins, born in Jefferson Tp., Sept. 18, 1816; she is a daughter of James and Nancy (White) Watkins. The Watkinses are from Sussex Co., Va., and came west in 1816, and located in the southern part of Jefferson Tp. James W. died in 1862; his wife in 1852. For a time after Stephen was married, he lived on the Harriman farm, but in February, 1845, he moved to the northern part of Perry, where he has since resided, first purchasing sixty acres; he has now 268 acres. Of five children born to him four are living-William H., born Nov. 9, 1840; enlisted in 1861, in Co. A 15th U. S. Regulars; after serving three years in the war, he was taken prisoner at the battle of Chickamauga, and died in Andersonville prison, a martyr to his country; Ann E., born Sept. 20, 1842, now Mrs, John Gwynn; Shepherd, Dec. 22, 1852, now a minister in Kansas; Thomas, Aug. 8, 1854, on home farm. Mr. Harriman and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

SAMUEL N. HATCHER, farmer; P. O., Zanesfield; was born May 23, 1827, on the farm he now owns, which is situated in the west part of the township; he is the eldest son born to Daniel and Hope Garwood. Daniel was born in Loudoun Co., Va., and emigrated to this State with his father Isaac, who finally located permanently in Logan Co., and purchased 500 acres of unimproved land in Perry Tp. Samuel was married in April, 1848, to Mary Ann Rhodes, who was born in Maryland, 1829, daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Siddle) Rhodes-locating on the farm he now has, and has since lived, with the exception of seven years spent in Montgomery Co., Ind. He liked the country, and would have remained, but on account of his father's ill health he yielded to his solicitations and returned to the homestead. His wife died in 1869, leaving nine children, which are-Sarah Ann, now Mrs. Aaron Taylor; Elizabeth H., now Mrs. John McAtee; Mary A., now Mrs, Perry Isenhart, of Preble Co.. Ohio.; Daniel, Samuel N., Emma J., Carrie, Fannie, Anna Victoria, now Mrs. Jacob Stanley, of Monroe Township. In February, 1870, he married Sarah Outland, born in this county in 1837. She was a daughter of Jerry Outland, who married a Butler, One child, Charley, has been born to them, whose age is now 6 years on the past July 2d. Mr. Hatcher has 199.10 acres of land, according to the late survey. The old log house yet remains in the yard which he assisted in building, and which, was his first to keep house in. He and wife are members of the Free-Will Baptist Church. In 1872, he was burned out by an accidental fire, in which was lost his house and almost the entire contents. Politically he is not in the majority in his township, which is strongly Republican.

A. G. HEATH, carpenter, East Liberty; born in Clinton Co., N. Y., Jan. 14, 1834; son of Jesse and Hannah (Allen) Heath. The former was born in Vermont, June 20, 1810. His wife is a relative of Ethan Allen of historic fame. The grandfather of A. G. was born in Hampstead, N: H., Dec. 25, 1782; his name was John and he married Hannah Darling, who was born Jan. 14, 1790, in the same state as her husband. A. G. emigrated west with his parents in 1835, to Tuscarawas Co., then to Stark; and while there learned the carpenter's trade with his father. In 1855, he came to Logan Co., and the year following was married to Mary E. E. Austin, born July 27, 1840, in Perry Tp., Ohio. She was a daughter of Caleb and Ellen (Shanks) Austin. Allen's father has since married Mrs: Austin, the mother of his (Allen's) wife. In August, 1862, Allen enlisted in Co. C, 45th O. V. I. serving as mounted infantry for eighteen months; was color sergeant in Iris regiment, carrying the same the entire term of his service, and flaunted the Stars and Stripes to the gaze of the foe during every battle in which the regiment was engaged. Upon his return home, he resumed his trade and run the hotel for twelve years in East Liberty. He has four children living Nellie, Ida M., Wilmot and Jonah C. He is a member of I. O. O. F. and A. F. & A. M. at East Liberty, and census enumerator for 1880.

JOHN HEATH, farmer; P. O., East Liberty; was born Jan. 25, 1835, in Cuyahoga Co., Ohio; to early life he attended school, having very good common school advantages afforded him; his parents were Jesse and Hannah (Allen) Heath, who were natives of Vermont; after a sojourn in several of the

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inland counties, the family came to Logan Co. in 1855; John's father was a carpenter, which business he followed for several year, a vocation which was never patronized by his son John, who for several years clerked in a store at Massillon. At the age of 28, he was married to Eliza Randall, who was born in this township; she was a daughter of Joseph Randall; she died December, 1875, leaving one child, Cary F., born August, 1870. His present wife is Hope Hatcher, bowl in this township in 1847; is daughter of John Hatcher. Since 1870, he has resided on the farm he now owns located west of East Liberty. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

DAVID HOGUE, farmer; P. O., West Mansfield; was born in Liberty Tp. May 29, 1844, and was a son of George and Jane (Bollinger) Hogue; they were born in Cumberland Co., Pa. and came west about the year 1834, and were parents to the major number of eighteen children, David being the youngest; his father died when David was a lad. He was thus thrown upon his own resources early in life. He lived five years with Cvrus Bell, of Bokes Creek Tp., who gave him employment and good counsel. On Jan. 17, 1863, he was married to Susannah Hamilton, who was born Jan. 17, 1839, in Fayette Co., Pa., and came west in 1860. Her parents were William and Susannah (Bear) Hamilton, both natives of the Keystone State. In 1864, Mr. Hogue came to this farm. He first bought fifty acres at $24 per acre, and has since augmented his first purchase until he now has 132 1/2 acres; the greater portion he has acquired by his own labor, assisted by his faith ful wife, who has had the misfortune to lose her hearing from a severe illness since her marriage. She is a devoted Christian woman, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. They have four children-Mary .L, born Nov. 4, 1864; Emma E., April 23, 1868; Rena V., Dec. 24, 1871; and Robert. Nov. 7, 1874.

CAPT. J. D. INSKEEP, farmer; F. O.; East Liberty; is a grandson of John Inskeep, who was born in 1784 in Virginia, and emigrated to this State in 1806, locating in what is now Zane Tp., and at one time represented his district in Congress. Thirteen children were born to him; ten of the number arrived at maturity. David Inskeep, his son, was born April 17, 1812, in Zane Tp., and was married Oct. 26, 1833, to Martha Down, and in 1841 located in Perry Tp., two and a half miles north of East Liberty, where he lived until his death, which occurred Aug. 24, 1851, leaving eight children-John D., being the eldest; Catharine, Mrs. R. N. Vanhyning; Josephine, Mrs, H. C. Dickinson; David F.; Elizabeth, Mrs. J. H. Skidmore: Esther, Mrs. Ezra Outland; Mart-, Mrs. J. W. Skidmore, and Hulda, at home. John was horn in Zane, Sept. 2, 1834, and was raised to farming pursuits, suits, and whose educational advantages were but ordinary, yet they were well improved. On Aug. 25, 1861, he enlisted as private in Co. C. 17th O. V. I, and on June 24, 1862, was promoted to Second Lieutenant, and served as Adjutant until June 30, 1863, when he was promoted to Captain, and placed in command of his company, until March. 1865, when he acted as Major until the close of the war. During the greater part of his last year's service he served as Judge Advocate of courts-martial. There were no better soldiers or more competent, officers in the positions he filled than he. Receiving his discharge July 20, 1865, he returned to his farm, and has since been engaged in agricultural pursuits; is yet unmarried, evidently preferring the society of his mother and sister to those not akin. He is an enthusiastic and worthy member of the Masonic order, a man of excellent information, a gentleman and a worthy member of society, and stanch Republican.

F. E. JAMES, merchant; P. O., East Liberty. Prominent among the substantial men of this township, who have since their birth been identified with the interests of the county, is Frank E. James, who was born in this township March 9, 1829, the second son of Thomas and Mary (Smith) James. The James family are of Scotch, and the Smiths of Irish extraction. Thomas was born in York Co., Pa., at the beginning of the present century, and was carried across the mountains by his mother when the family were migrating to this county. Mary Smith, the mother of F. E., was born in Waynesville, in 1807, and was married about the year 1825 and settled with her husband, Thomas James, in this township, where our subject was born and was raised to farming pursuits. Thomas

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James, the grandfather of Frank, was a mill-wright, and assisted in building many of the mills that came into existence at that time. Thomas James, his son, was for several years a Commissioner of this county, and quite prominently associated with it during his life of use fulness. He was raised a Quaker, but was himself a free-drinker, grid a man of a deal of originality. Politically, he was identified with Republican principles. He died in October, 1866. Frank was raised to agricultural pursuits. At the age of 17, he went to West Liberty and learned the harness and saddlery business, with Riddle & Henderson, and remained with them five years; then came to East Liberty and set up in business for himself, which he continued for two years. In 1855, he engaged in the dry goods business at East Liberty, and since that time has been constantly engaged in that business. On Sept. 6, 1857, he was united by marriage to Mary A. Allman, who was born in 1834, in this State; is a daughter of Isaac and Elizabeth (Ellison) Allman, who were natives of the Middle States. Three children have been born to Mr. James-two died in infancy and the other daughter, Carrie, at the age of 19. Mr. James first associated in business under the firm name of Hamilton & James, which lasted ten years. Since that time, Mr. James has carried on the business, and is one of the oldest dry goods merchants in the county,

S. N. JAMES, M. D., farmer; P. O., East Liberty. Among the representative families of this township, we find that of S. N. James, who was born Sept. 6, 1827, in this township. He was the eldest child of a family of ten children born to Thomas J. and Mary (Smith) James. The names of the children were - Spain N., France E., Maanda, West L., Josephine, Cook, Emma, Sateline, Scott dell North, all of whom arrived at maturity, but Sateline, who died young. Thomas James was born in Washington Co., Pa., Oct. 13, 1800, and was married to Mary Smith, who was born in Waynesville in 1807. The James family came to this township in 1812. Thomas died Oct. 20, 1865, and his wife on Aug 20, 1876. He was not a member of any orthodox church, but a man of broad and liberal views, a free-thinker and a man possessing many sterling qualities; a true man and upright citizen. Spain was raised to agricultural pursuits. In 1849 he began reading medicine, pursuing his studies until 1853, when he engaged in the practice, continuing actively employed until April, 1875. Since then he has been retired, and is now carrying on his farm, situated three-fourths of a mile north of town consisting of 110 acres. It is under excellent cultivation, is highly productive, and, for its size, one among the best in the township. On account of injuries received several years ago, he is unable to perform much manual labor. Aside from this, he is a fine specimen of manly development, and is a man of warm and generous impulses, a jolly companion and worthy citizen. His wife was Nancy M. Howe; she was born in Vermont, April 1,1836; daughter of Hiram and Lydia (Baily) Howe-a near relative of Howe, the historian. Their marriage was duly celebrated Sept. 6, 1855. Seven children were born to them, six living-Burt, Cora D., Dorr H. Okie E., Ed., and Mary L. He is a stanch Republican. Three of his brothers were in the late war - Cook, Scott and North. Scott served through the entire straggle, and died upon his return home. The Doctor is not a member of any church, having his own ideas of religion. He is a member of A., F. & A. M., No. 347.

JAMES JAMISON, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O., East Liberty; was born March, 1809. in Monaghan Co., Ireland; son of Andrew and Mary McFadden Jamison, and emigrated to this State with his parents in 1823, landing in Canada, where then remained one year; then moved to Cadiz, in Harrison Co.., Ohio; here his father made a purchase of 100 acres of land, and was engaged on the National Road. At the age of twenty-three, James was married to Barbara Laport, born in Harrison Co., Ohio; she died in August, 1837. Nov. 14, 1838, he was married to Elizabeth McCrary, born Sept. 10, 1821, in Ross Co., Ohio; her mother's maiden name was Mary Summers, and was from Kentucky. Mrs. Jamison's father was a native of the Emerald Isle. Upon her parents arrival in this township, they settled on the faun where William Fisher now lives, in 1836. They raised a family of twelve children, all of whom lived to be married. Their first purchase was thirty-nine acres which they subsequently traded for land where; Esquire Akey now resides. Here they died, he in 1849, she in 1865. When

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Mr. Jamison began for himself he was poor, and worked out by the month for several years. In 1836, he came to this township and bought 209 acre, for which he paid $2 per acre. He has since added to his original purchase, until he now has 615 in all. He is one of the largest sheep-raisers in the township, and is a very successful farmer. He has several children-Mary, Mrs. George Winner, of Jefferson Tp.: Margaret A., Mrs. C. D. Winner, of Henry Co.; Barbara E., Mrs. A. C. McNeil, in Canada.; Alexander, in this township, married Arie Scott; Sarah J., Mrs. John Cobene; Eliza; Nancy .L, Mrs. W. Adams, of Zane; Amanda, Mrs. Dan Hatcher, of ferry Tp.; Rozelah, Alice and Eloze, at home. Mr. Jamison is a member of the Presbyterian Church, as well as his wife and several members of the family.



HIRAM JOHNSTON, farmer; P. O., East Liberty; is among the self-made men of this township. He was born Aug. 11, 1824; is a son of Robert and Catherine (Harris) Johnston. Robert was born in the year 1800, and came west with his parents in 1815. His father's name was William. In 1837, they emigrated to Hardin Co. Robert Johnston was a blacksmith, and was an expert in steel, making the best hand-sickles in the market. Hiram began for himself at 19, worked out by the month, first at $7 per month. He continued on in this manner until his marriage with Caroline Pollock, who was born in Richland Co., Aug. 17, 1826, daughter of Thomas and Mary (Morrell) Pollock, who are natives of Pennsylvania. In October, 1849, they came to Jefferson Tp., having some few household good, a small team, and a few dollars in money. He rented land three years, then purchased 62 acres in Union Co., which he afterwards traded for the tract now owned by Mrs. Winner, living on this farm four years; then he sold out, and purchased 120 acres where George D. Adams now owns, which he soon sold, and purchased 120 acres now owned by Ezra R. Outland; selling this, he purchased 137 acres in Lake Co., where he remained only one year. In 1863, he came to Perry, where he purchased 166 acres of land, situated one mile west of East Liberty. He has recently built new buildings throughout, and is one of the prominent and thrifty farmers in this township, and knows how every dollar he now has was obtained. Of a family of ten children born him, but six are now living E., Adelia M., wife of D. Marquis; Irena, Elmer E., Emma, Robert F. Mrs. Johnston's mother has recently died. She was born in Huntingdon Co., Pa., Feb. 3, 1801. At the age of 9, the family moved to Beaver Co., where they lived until the close of the war of 1812. Her father acid eldest ; brother served in the same-were in the battle of Thames and Lundy's Lane, and afterwards emigrated to the mouth of Black River, near Cleveland. While here, she washed four handkerchiefs for President Monroe, who gave her 50 cents, which she kept many years. She died much lamented by all who knew her-a kind mother, and having many excellent virtues.

JOHN KENNEDY, , farmer; P. O., North Greenfield; born June 24, 1823, in Harrison Co., O.; son of Hugh and Catherine Kennedy, who were natives of County Tyrone, Ireland, and emigrated to America, and finally to Harrison; Co., and died soon afterwards, leaving John an orphan, who was bound out by the Overseers of the Poor to a man by the name of Flemming, until he was twenty-one. After attaining 16 years of age, by mutual consent he left Fleming, and attended school, to enable him to read and write; after this he bound himself to Francis Burkham, and staid with him until his 21st year; he then hired to Edward Ball, for two year, in Muskingum Co.; subsequently he went to Virginia, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and Tennessee, and finally started for California in 1849. After reaching St. Joseph, Mo., his money was spent, and he returned to Ohio; and after visiting Iowa., Wisconsin and Illinois, he returned to Muskingum Co. in 1850, and worked out by the job. That year he was married to Martha Welch, a native of Muskingum, her parents being among its first settlers. After his marriage he rented land, and afterwards purchased fifty-seven acres at $28 per acre, built him a cabin, and cut off the timber. Five years afterwards he sold out and moved to Thompson Tp., in Delaware Co., and purchased 106 acre, which he kept ten year, and, came to this township in 1873, Sept. 10, and purchased 117 acres where he now resides; known as the Winner farm; since then he has added to it, until he now has 242

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acres, and is to-day one of the stanch and able farmers of the township. His wife died May 3, 1856, leaving two children-Jerome W., now of Union Co., and Alice F., now Mrs. H. Roberts. His present wife was Christiana Ann Ashmore, born Oct. 8, 1838, in Muskingum Co., daughter of William and Eliza (Cooper) Ashmore, who were from the Emerald Isle, Seven children have crowned this union, as follows-Mary L, Nancy J., Emma V., Clare E., John W., James R., and Dora E.; six of whom are now living. He and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is also a member of the Masonic Order, Mt. Carmel Lodge, No. 303; has always been an uncompromising temperance man, and true to the political principles laid down by Henry Clay.

MICHAEL KLINE, farmer; P. O. East Liberty; born in Belmont Co., Ohio, in 1821; son of Michael and Phebe (Condit) Kline; the former was born in Hagerstown, Md., March 8, 1789, and was wed to Phebe Condit Jan. 14, 1819, who was born Nov. 12, 1800, and by this marriage nine children were born -Ira, Michael, Isaac, Samuel B., Jones, Margaret, Sarah L., Eunice and Hannah, all of whom. lived to raise families of their own; George Kline, the grandfather of our subject, was a native of Germany, and there married Susan Bishop; Michael's father and grandfather both were blacksmiths which vocation the former followed for thirty years; about the year 1820, the family removed to Belmont Co., and engaged in farming, to which business Michael was reared during his early boyhood, but subsequently learned the tanner's trade; taught school several term, and made the best use of his time. April 30, 1845, was married to Sarah Westherby, who was born Sept. 26, 1826, near Middleburg, Zane Tp.; daughter of Benjamin and Sarah (Mathes) Weatherby; Mr. Kline has had a marked and varied career; was raised a farmer, taught school, learned the tanner's trade, was engaged in the grocery business at West Liberty; also run a bakery eight years in Pickaway Co.; owned at one time a farm in Union Co.; in 1869, moved to the southeast corner of Perry, and has since resided, haying 100 acres of land and good improvements, and is a snug and successful farmer; in making his start, was poor and no backers, and although having security money to meet and other pecuniary difficulties to encounter, has at last made a success; has a good farm and no incumbrances. He is a member of the Methodist Protestant Church, and has served in a ministerial capacity in that body, being regularly ordained. Eight children have been born him, but three living-Sarah L., Hannah M., Al. Louis Cletus.

JOHN F. LUKENS, farmer; P. O., North Greenfield; was born Jan. 7, 1824, in Warren Co., O.; is a son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Fawcett) Lukens. The Fawcetts are of Irish extraction, and came to Ohio in 1822. John's parents were married in 1819, and removed to this State when the country was new, and John was insured to privation and hard labor; haying a keen thirst for knowledge, he applied himself closely, and soon mastered the common branches; in 1845, he began teaching and continued his course of study; one of his preceptors was A. G. Gregg. On Jan. 1, 1863, he was united by marriage to Miss Louisa K. Swartz, of Stark Co., a lady of talent and culture, a graduate of Mt. Union College, and daughter of Martin and Hannah (Southcard) Swartz; he was horn March 28, 1797, and was a local preacher for fifty years; his wife, Jan. 10, 1799; he died Sept. 1, 1878; she, March 2, 1880. Joseph Lukens, the father of John, was born Aug. 31, 1795; Jonathan, his father, and the grand father of John, was born June, 1758. Mr. Lukens has a large farm of about 250 acres, and he ranks among the best farmers in the county, and does a deal of head farming; neat and tidy in his work, he requires those in his employ to exercise the same taste; his fences and gates, as well as all the appliances that are about him, are models for imitation; he is a man of sound judgment, and has a mind well stored with facts and useful information; he is a progressive man and keeps pace with the times in literature and the improvements of the day; in short, he is one of the best scholars in the township; he is thoroughly practical, is as good a surveyor as necessity might require, somewhat eccentric in his manner, yet of honest and intelligent convictions; a strictly moral man, temperate and with an innate regard for truth and uprightness; he has one child only, a youth of some promise.

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is a daughter of John and Elizabeth Johnson. Mr. Johnson was a native of North Carolina, born about the year 1761, and emigrated to this State with the Marmon family, who came about the year 1807, making their permanent residence in Stark Co., where our subject was born, May 29, 1815. There were nine in the family-eight sisters and one brother-her father dying in 1836 and his wife in 1840. Joseph Marmon was born Dec. 20, 1818, in Jefferson Township, to whom our subject was united by marriage. He was a son of Edmond and Sarah Stanton, both of whom were natives of North Carolina. Since their marriage, they have remained on the place where they settled. His death occurred Dec. 27, 1876, leaving no issue. He was a member of the Society of Friend, and was a warm friend of the bondmen, being ever ready at all times to serve them, giving his time and money without grudging, and at times placing his life in jeopardy in their behalf ; was of a sympathetic and benevolent turn of mind, and ever ready to serve a friend. Since the death of her husband, Mrs. Marmon has resided on the farm, Mrs. Sarah A. Potee and husband residing with her, She was a daughter of Frederick and Martha (Marmon) Sager. Mr. and Mrs. Potee have one son-Joseph M., born March 25, 1878. Mrs. Marmon was born in the Friends' Church.

L. B. McGEE, farmer; P. O., West Mansfield; is the youngest of a family of seven children; he was born in Jefferson Tp., December, 1834. His father's name was William, who married Jane Pope; he was a Kentuckian by birth; born in January, 1785, and emigrated to this State in 1811; was a soldier in the war of 1812, after which he settled on the farm owned by William Dunlop, of Jefferson Tp., where he purchased 164 acres of land, about the year 1821. Here he lived until his death, which occurred in April, 1869, his wife; dying in November, 1864. Leonard was married in 1858 to Eusebia A. Harriman, who was born in this township, in April, 1840, and was a daughter of David and Elizabeth Harriman. After his marriage, he moved to the home place, then to the Harriman farm, and lived there until 1875, when he came to his present place of abode, Situated in the northwest part of the township. The McGee family seems to have been always identified with Democracy, and its principles they have adhered to. He is a member of White Lodge, No. 516, I. O. O. F.

JOHN NASH, farmer; P. O., East Liberty; was born Sept. 2,1811, in Westmoreland Co., Pa; he is a son of Nathan, who was a son of Edward; they were born in Maryland. John emigrated to this State with his parents in 1817, to Green Co., where they remained a short time; they then moved to Licking Co. His mother's name was Mary Jane Ward, before marriage, whose family came from England. The Nash family are descendants from "Erin's Green Isle.'' John's grandparents on both sides, were Soldiers in the war of the Revolution. John Nash, our subject, began life poor, his mother dying when he was very young. The family was broken up and he launched out to do for himself, and soon became insured to privation and severe toil. When he acquired means, he purchased a team and teamed several years to Cincinnati, before the era of railroads. In Dec. 27, 1838, he was married to Elizabeth A. Peterson, born in Hardy Co., Va., Dec. 13, 1809, daughter of Jacob and Hannah Stoakly, all of Virginia, afterwards settled in Clinton Co. After Mr. Nash was married, he settled in Clinton Co., and was engaged in fanning, where he lived until 1860. He then moved to this township, where he bought l56 acres of land, one mile west of Fast Liberty, where he now resides. He has five children-Hannah E. born Aug. 29, 1840 (now Mrs. Hiram Harshfield): Amy C., born Feb.. 7, 1842 (Mrs. Preston J. Thornton, of Saline Co.. Mo.); Mary J., born April 27, 1844 (Mrs, Marion Vanica, of Monroe Tp.); Maria L., born July 13, 1846 (Mrs. L. Ballinger, of Hardin Co.), and William F., born July 11, 1849, was married July 24, 1873 to Catharine Vogel, born in Dearborn Co., Ind., March 21, 1857, daughter of Michael and Barbara (Dellaman) Vogel, both born in Germany. They had fire children, Mrs. Nash being the eldest. Her mother is deceased, her father is a resident of Cincinnati. Three children were born to William F. Nash and wife-Charles A., born June 26, 1874, Clarissa B., July 12, 1878, infant deceased. William resides with his parents. His father, whose name heads this page, is now fast approaching 70 years; he is an excellent citizen, a worthy and accommodating neighbor,

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and has this to say: he has never sued or r been sued. He has an excellent farm of 100 acres in a desirable Location, and a rare spring of White Sulphur, and his orchard contains seventy-five varieties of apples.

WALTER PAINTER, farmer; P. O., East Liberty; was born April 14, 1811, while on his way to this State from Lancaster Co., Pa.. His parents were Abraham and Sarah (Branson) Painter, both natives of the Old Dominion. The family, upon their arrival here, first located at what is now known as East Liberty, making a purchase soon after their arrival. In 1817, they moved to Jefferson Tp., and located land where Alexander Jamison now lives. This land was finally "swapped" for the place now owned by Philip Crouse, west of Zanesfield. This his father cleared up, and remained on the same until his death, which occurred Sept. 4, 1834. There were eight children in the family, Walter being the fourth in number. His father, Abraham, was born in Frederick Co., Va., April 1,1781. His wife, Sarah, was born in the same county, April 8, 1785. She died in Zane Tp., Nov. 25, 1845. Their marriage took place Sept. 2, 1807. Walter left home at 22. On Sept. 11, 1834, he was married to Hope Haines, who was born Feb. 19, 1816, in Champaign Co., daughter of Joseph and Rachel (Ballinger) Haines. He was born in Virginia-she in New Jersey. They emigrated West in 1806, and settled in what is now Zane Tp., Logan After Mr. Painter was married, he worked near Middleburg, and settled where he now lives in 1836. It was then "all woods." he being the first settler in this "neck of woods." He has 156 acres. Of eight children born him but three are now living - Abner, on Mill Creek; Abraham, in Indiana; Alfred, on farm adjoining. . Mr. Painter has been a hard worker and seen a deal of pioneer life.

JOSHUA POWELL, farmer; P. O., West Mansfield; born Feb. 12, 1824, in Columbiana Co. His parents were Henry and Rachel (Fowler) Powell. He was born in Germany, and came to America when a lad, and was bound out to a man by the name or Nubo. Joshua was raised to farming pursuits. His parents were floor, and were unable to give their children any pecuniary assistance. At the age of 25 he was married to Lovina Fisher, who was born in Portage Co., daughter of Charles and Minerva ( Alfred) Fisher, both of whom were natives of Pennsylvania. The first purchase of land Mr. Powell made was sixty acres in Summit Co., at $10 per acre, which was disposed of three y ears afterwards at $20 per acre. In 1853 he came to Logan Co., purchasing 112 acres at $6.50 per acre, which was herons the line in Union Co. Four years afterward he sold it for $12 per acre, after clearing a portion of the timber. Since 1853 he has been a constant resident of the county. He now has 183 acres of land, and well improved, large and commodious farm-house newly built, and everything about him are monuments to his industry and perseverance. Beginning life poor, he has worked his way up from poverty to comfort and plenty. Having enough of this world's goods about him for his maintenance, he is now leading a comparatively retired life, enjoying the fruits of his labor. He now has his second wife; she was Minerva Fisher before marriage, and sister to his first companion, who died May 18, 1867, Eight children were born them; but seven survive, who are Nancy A., now Mrs. James Skidmore, of Union Co.; Charles Henry, Thomas W., Melissa, Mrs. R. Hindle; Edgar, Sarah J. and Harriet E. He and family are all members of the Free-Will Baptist Church. His last marriage was in November, 1869. His early education was entirely neglected. Schools were scarce, and at subscription rates.

JOHN REYMER, farmer; P. O., East Liberty; was born Jan. 17, 1821, on the same farm he now owns. His father, Henry, was born in New Jersey, March 2, 1795, in Pemberton Co., and married Rachel Wills, the mother of our subject, in 1817, and came west in 1820, and located permanently in the southwest part of the township, and cleared up the farm now owned by John, his son. He died, 1853, one of the upright and worthy citizens. His father was born in Germany, and came to this country when nice years of age, and after his arrival in America, served nine years to pay for his passage over. John was raised to farming, and to severe labor. On June 28, 1844, he was married to Lavina Black, born near Mingo, Champaign Co., in the year 1S18. She was a daughter of John and Sarah (Taylor) Black, both natives of Pennsylvania, and

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came out to this county previous to the "'12 war," and was a participant in that unpleasantness. Since the marriage of Mr. Reymer, he has resided constantly on the homestead. Three children have been born to them, who are-Joshua S., born in 1845; died Feb. 5, 1872; James M., born Dec. 26, 1847; Henry H., born Aug. 28, 1853. He has 156 acres of land, well watered by the best of springs. Henry remains with him on the farm, and was married to Viola. Sharp, daughter of Joshua and Catherine (Norville) Sharp. Henry is of an ingenious turn. He is a worthy member of the Protestant Methodist Church.

LINAL R. ROBSON, farmer; P. O., North Greenfield; born Jan. 7, 1839, on the farm he now resides upon, situated two and one-half miles north of East Liberty. His parents were William and Mary (McGary) Robson. William Robson, his father, was a native of England, born Feb. 24, 1793, in Northumberlandshire, and emigrated to America, landing in Pennsylvania, when a lad of sixteen. His mother was of Pennsylvania birth, born July 22, 1810. After his parents' marriage they emigrated to this county, in October, 1833, and settled on the farm now owned by Linal, which was unimproved. Here they made their home, remaining until removed by the hand of death-his death occurring about the year 1845, on Aug. 16; her's Dec. 16, 1876. Linal has since remained on the homestead. On Aug. 2, 1862, he was married to Mary L. Winner, who was born in this township, January, 1844, She was a daughter of John and Margaret (Smith) Winner, both natives of Pennsylvania, and were among the early arrivals in this part of the country. Eight children are now living, who are-McClellan, Rogers, Ira, Maggie, Alamander, Orpha, Jane, Lutitia and Elizabeth. His farm consists of 148 1/2 acres of land. The Robson family are Jeffersonian Democrats.

MRS. ANN E. SHARP; P. O., East Liberty; was born in Columbus, Oct. 3,1817; she is a daughter of Benjamin and Sarah (Mathis) Weatherby, who were natives of the Atlantic State, and were among the early arrivals in this State, settling in this township prior to the year 1820; on Oct. 12, 1834, she was married to Job H. Sharp, who was born in Logan Co., April 19, 1811; he was a son of Joshua and Elizabeth (Ballenger) Sharp. Soon after their marriage they located near Middleburg, where they resided three year, and subsequently made several change, finally locating in Perry Tp., in 1841, where he remained until his death, which occurred April 29, 1880; he was a member of the Masonic Order; was a Royal Arch and was affiliated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Eleven children were born unto Mr. and Mrs, Sharp, nine living-Aaron W., Victoria and Eloria (twins), David R., Webster L., Lodusky C., Heploria, William T. and Caleb B. She has 140 acres of land, and is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

A. W. SHARP, farmer; P. O., East Liberty; was born in Zane Tp., Aug. 5, 1835, son of Job H. and Ann E. (Weatherby) Sharp. At the age of 13, Aaron went to learn the tanner's trade, which he followed for fourteen years. In 1861 he engaged in merchandising at Lewisburg, which business he conducted until 1868. In 1870 he moved to Perry Tp. and purchased 150 acres of land, located one mile and a half southeast of town. On Nov. 29, 1861, he was married to Elizabeth Evan, who was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Feb. 6, 1839, and was 9 years of age when she came out with her parent, Aaron S. and Rebecca (Daniel) Evans. Three children are the fruit of the marriage, who are-Bessie R., born Jan. 6, 1863; Aaron W., Jan. 3, l 871; Prentice H., Sept. 4,1878. The Sharp family are among the first who came into what is now Zane Tp. The father of Job Sharp came from England to the Carolinas during the reign of George III, and was commissioned by him as surveyor. Job Sharp, who was the great-grandfather of A. W., came from New Jersey and settled first in Culpepper Co., Va., 1797, remaining there until 1799, when he emigrated to Ohio, and reached what is now Zane Tp., on Christmas day of the same year, and settled on a tract of 1,000 acres of land, which he had exchanged for land in Virginia. His son was named Joshua, and was born in 1784, he was the father of Job H., the father of Aaron W., who is now the oldest living representative of the Sharp family,

DANIEL SKIDMORE, farmer; P. O., West Mansfield; was born April 2, 1802, in Loudoun Co., Va.; is the fourth child of William and Mary (Randall) Skidmore, who

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emigrated to Columbiana Co., this State, in 1804, remaining there until 1816, when they moved to this county, and located on the farm now occupied by Daniel and John H. Skidmore. Sixty acres was the first purchase, which was a dense forest. Urbana being their place of trading, until Curtis started his store at Zanesfield. Daniel was raised to hard labor; schools were few, and sparsely attended, and taught at subscription rates. When he attained his majority he began for himself, and hired out at $8 per month; 50 cents per day was the highest price paid at that time. At the age of 25, he was married to Mary Ballinger, born in 1809, in Logan Co. She was a daughter of Samuel and Ann (Walker) Ballinger. They were married in New Jersey, and emigrated West in 1809, locating in Zane Tp. After our subject was married, he moved to this township, locating on the farm now occupied by John F. Skidmore, remaining a short time, and then moving to where his brother Joseph resides. Subsequently he moved to his present place, where he purchased 118 acres of land. Ten children were born to him, but eight only now survive-Samuel, Joshua, Hope, Elizabeth, Gustavus, James, Newton and Sidney. Mr Skidmore has now been a resident of this township well on to seventy years, and is among its most esteemed citizens.

DANIEL SKIDMORE, Jr., farmer; P. O., West Mansfield; was born April 12, 1830, on the homestead, the eldest of a family of ten children. His father was born in Virginia, Sept. 2, 1803, and came West when thirteen years of age. On July 23, 1827, he was married to Hope Ballinger, who was born in New Jersey, Dec. 17, 1807, and who was a daughter of Samuel and Nancy (Walker) Ballinger, who came West about the year 1809, and settled in Zane Tp. After the marriage of Joshua and Hope, they settled in the Skidmore settlement, where his widow still survives him. He died April 21, 1879. Daniel, our subject, was married April 17, 1851, to Rachel McDonald, who was born in 1832 in this township, and is a daughter of John and Rebecca (Fitzsimmons) McDonald. The McDonalds are from Scotland and emigrated to Pennsylvania. In the fall of 1863, Daniel moved to White Co., Ind., and lived there until 1870, and then returned to the homestead. He has three children-Elmira E., Rachel E. and Dora. Daniel and his brother John H. now farm the homestead. John was born Nov. 30, 1845; is the ninth child of the family. At the age of twenty-three, April, 1868, he was married to Elizabeth Inskeep, who was born in February, 1843, in this township, daughter of David and Martha Inskeep. But one child is living- Earl L, born in October, 1875. The home stead consists of 216 acres. Daniel and his family are members of the, Disciples Church. John is of the Baptists.

JOSEPH SKIDMORE, farmer; P. O., West Mansfield. Among the old and highly respected residents of this township, whose interests have been identical almost since its beginning, is Uncle Joseph Skidmore, who was born March 23, 1799, in Bedford Co., Va.; son of William and Mary (Randall) Skidmore; he was born in Virginia, May 9, 1778; she in Pennsylvania Oct. 7, 1774. They emigrated to this State, locating where East Liberty now stands about the year 1813; remaining here a short time, they sold out and moved towards the north part of the township, and remained here until removed by death. There were eleven children in the family, Joseph being the second. Soon after attaining his majority, he was united by marriage to Rebecca Garwood, who was born in this county, daughter of Thomas Garwood; she died July 18, 1835. When Joseph bean farming on his own account he bought seventy-two acres, at $3 per acre, and cleared the same. Six children were born to him by his first wife, five living-William, Thomas, Hope, Isaac and John. His present wife was Rebecca Whitakers born Sept. 17, 1819, in Clarke Co.; daughter of Josiah and Hannah Rudisill. They were among the early settlers. The Whitakers are from New Jersey, Seven children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Skidmore, who are-Lydia J., Nancy, Joseph, Rebecca, Franklin H., Laving and Josiah C. For forty year, Mr, Skidmore has been a member of the Free Will Baptist Church, and for many years a deacon, and now stands ready for his Master's call.

WEBB L. THOMAS, farmer; P. O., East Liberty; was born May 10, 1822, in Adams Co., Pa. This branch of the Thomas family are descendants of Abel Thomas, a prominent

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Quaker preacher, who was con contemporaneous with William Penn and others of his time. W. L. is the fifth child of Isaac and Hannah (Starry Thomas, who were born in Adams Co., Pa., April 2, 1784 , and July 2, 1790, respectively. Of the family of ten children born, nine came to maturity. In 1824, the family moved to Warren Co., this State. Early in life we find Webb engaged in a woolen factory, where he labored about ten years. He then learned the wagon-making trade, which he followed six years. On Oct. 24, 1844, he was married to Mary Vail, who was born in Butler Co., Pa., Dec. 16. 1825. She was a daughter of Aaron and Eleanor (Siddons) Vail. The Vails hail from the State of New Jersey. The Webbs are from the Empire State. Isaac Thomas died in 1833; his wife died in Madison Co., Ind., March 4, 1867. In 1851, Mr. Thomas left Warren Co., and removed to Lee Co., Iowa, and after one year's residence, came to Logan Co., and purchased 117, acres of land in Perry Tp., where he now reside, one mile and a half northeast from East Liberty. The land was formerly owned by Henry Else. He has since his purchase erected all the buildings that now grace and adorn the premises. He has three children - Albert D., born Sept. 28, 1845; Edwin A., born Sept. 23, 1850; Rolla F., born Aug. 27, 1858. Mr. Thomas has merited the success that has crowned his efforts in a business way. Beginning poor, he has attained a good home and a reasonable competence for his declining years.

GEORGE P. VERNON, farmer; P. O., East Liberty; was born in Chester Co., Pa., June 21, 1814; son of George and Hannah (Baldwin) Vernon, both of whom were natives of same county and State. Mr. Vernon emigrated west with his parents to Columbiana county, near Salem. Here his parents died, his father in 1843, and mother afterwards. Upon the Vernon side of the house, the family came from England; upon the Baldwin, or mother's side, they came from Ireland, in October, 1843. Mr. Vernon came to Logan Co., and located in Perry Tp., March 9, 1837. While in Columbiana County he was united in marriage to Matilda Dixon, daughter of Henry and Ruth (Jackson) Dixon both natives of Red Stone, Pa. Her mother was the daughter of Samuel Jackson, who was an extensive manufacturer at Red Stone. Mrs. Vernon died, leaving him nine children, all of them living - Minerva (Mrs. George Harper) of Polk Co:, Iowa; Mary E. (Mrs. Richard Dickison); Ralph. at home; Levi, in Washington Co., Kan.; William, in Green Co., Iowa; Lucinda (Mrs. C. Johnson); George, in Green Co., Iowa; Emily (Mrs. William Brockerman), M. D., in Harper; Erastus, at home. His present wife was Miss Sarah Harshfield, born 1835, in Richland Co.; daughter of David and Elizabeth (Bickley) Harshfield. They have one child, Litta, born June 18, 1875. Mr. Vernon began poor, with nothing but his hands, but is to-day among the stanch and able farmers of the township; he has 321 acres of land. He still carries on his farm, but resides in East Liberty, and is in a manner retired; was raised a Quaker, but is now a rememb of the Christian Church.

WILLIAM WEATHERBY. farmer; P. O., North Greenfield; was born in Burlington Co., N. J., Nov. 16, 1809. Salem Tp. There were eight children in the family, he being the third of those that were born to Benjamin and Sarah (Mathis) Weatherby, who emigrated west to this State in the year 1816,and located in Columbus, remaining there two years. While here William drove a team which was hauling rock to be used in extending the walls of the Penitentiary building. About the year 1818, he moved with his parents to Zane Tp., and settled near Middleburg. William began poor; he first hired out to work at &9 per month; then worked three years at the carpenters' trade. On Aug. 25, 1836, he was united by marriage to Ann K. Faulkner, who was born in Greene Co., O., March 30, 1818; her parents were Jesse and Hannah Shepheard, who came from West Virginia. After William married, he be began renting. His first purchase was 280 acres of land, at $1.50 per acre, in the " Green Woods,'' which he paid for by renting. Before making his permanent settlement where he now re sides he made several changes, but during all this time kept steadily at work, doing great deal of pioneer labor. In 1858, he located near North Greenfield, purchasing 117 1/2 gems of land, and has accumulated 272 acres. He has but one child-Mary E. born in 1844. Four children were born him; he lost one son, David, who died near

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Vicksburg; he was a soldier in the 96th O. V. I.

JOHN S. WILGUS, farmer; P. O., New Jerusalem; was born in Sussex Co. Delaware, Sept. 9, 1818. His father was Samuel Wilgus, born July 20, 1782, and married a Dorsey, who was the mother of John. The Wilgus family came originally from England; John's mother's mother was Delilah Wright; his father's mother was a Taylor. John was 17 when his parents came to this country and settled in the "woods." John was the eldest of a family of nine children; his father purchased 100 acres in this township- not a stick had been cut on the place. John remained with his father until 25 years of age. In 1843 he was married to Patience Haines, born in this township, and daughter of Joseph and Rachel Ballinger. She died in 1870. Fifteen children were born, several of whom are dead; those living are-Narcissus, now Mrs. Jas. Blake, of Madison Co.; henry A., in Union Co.; Emeline, Mrs, John Hubs, of this county; Lorenzo, in Union; Mary E., Mrs, T. Godman, of Madison Co.; Rachel J.; Hester J., Mrs, J. L. Farrington; Rachel A., Mrs. A. Davis, of Madison; David W., John B. and Charles L., at home. Mr. Wilgus' first purchase was 12 acres; he then added 44 and has now 100 acres. In 1872 he was married to Cynthia Bliss, whose mother's name was Miller, born in Indiana March 10, 1821. All of Mr. Wilgus' family have been, and those living are, identified with the Methodist Church.

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