BARGE, LEWIS SR., retired; Cardington; was born on a farm in Chester Co., Pa., March 7, 1810, and lived there six years; he then with his parents moved to Ohio; they stopped one year in Harrison Co., then moved to Belmont Co., and engaged in farming. Lewis remained at home until he was 17 years of age; he then was apprenticed to the wagon-makers' trade, to Mr. Aaron Mendenhall of Harrison Co., and served for three years; he then worked as journeyman a few months in Jefferson Co., when fie came to Cardington, and soon after married an old acquaintance of Harrison Co., Miss Susannah Merrick, who came to Cardington with her parents in 1829, and married Dec. 13, same year. After his marriage be occupied a residence within the present limits of Cardington, and worked at his trade for three years; he then entered eighty acres of timber, the same being part of his present place; it never changed bands; he erected a round log cabin, which was hewed down inside and plastered with mud; it contained one room, stick chimney, clapboard roof, etc., etc. His stock consisted of one Indian pony and a cow; he began burning the timber and clearing the place; they made their own clothes, and have hauled wheat to Sandusky, and sold the same for fifty cents per bushel; in those days the wages for hauling was one-half the load. April 10, 1853, is the date of Mrs. Barge's death. They had ten children, but four of whom are living-Eli, married Eliza Moss, and lives in Marion Co., Iowa; Robert, married Jane Harrod, and lives here on the old homestead; they have two children-Willis and Fannie; Slocum, married Cynthia Ann Conwell; they also live on the old homestead, and farm the same; they have two children -Lillie L. and James P.; Hulda Ann lives at home. Feb. 8, 1834, he married Mrs. Bunker, formerly Sibbia Purvis; she was born in Seneca Co., N. Y., and came to this vicinity with her parents in 1824. They have no children. Mr. Barge had three sons in the late war-Morris enlisted in Iowa, and died at New Orleans, about two years after his enlistment; Robert served three years in the 96th Ohio, and Slocum served during the war in the 31st Ohio. Mr. Barge's parents, Robert and Elizabeth (Taylor) Barge, were natives of Pennsylvania; they came to Ohio in 1816, and later settled in Belmont Co., where they died. Of their nine children, four are living -Lewis, Taylor, Sarah Bendure and Keziah Blazer. His grandfather and wife, Sarah, were natives of Nova Scotia; they came to the Colonies previous to the Revolution, in which he took a part, and was killed at the Battle of the Brandywine (History of Morrow County and Ohio.  Illustrated.  Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880.  http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Morrow/MorFront.htm ).

BARR, WILBUR F. stock-raiser; P. O., Bloomfield. John S. and Eliza (Clark) Barr were united in marriage in 1821, to whom was born four children-Wesley C., Philena M., Wilber F. and Sylvia S. The. oldest son is a farmer and married; the two daughters are single and living at home with their parents. Wilbur F. was born in South Bloomfield Tp., Sept. 12, 1840, his youth was spent attending the district schools and assisting in clearing up the place; afterward he worked for his father until he was 27 years old; he was then married to Mary A., daughter of George and Susannah (Tucker) Wolfe. Roswell Clark, the grandfather of Wilber, deeded him forty acres of land with the understanding that Wilber was to pay three per cent. interest on its valuation ($1200) as long as Roswell lived., In 1871 as Roswell thought he would not live long he was asked what he would take for a receipt in full for the land; he said $200, which was agreed to; but the other heirs of Roswell not liking the bargain, it was afterward annulled. After the death of Roswell's wife, this property fell to Wilber's mother, and she finally gave it to him. Thus it was he got his first land. He has added 140 acres to this by purchase, and his wife at her marriage received from her father 100 acres more; thus the family own about 300 acres of land. Wilber Barr is a Republican, and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Bloomfield. In 1862 he enlisted in Company "C," 96th Regiment 0. V. I., and was with it until he was mustered out of service. At different times he served in the capacity of fifer and bugler. He took the typhoid fever, and as he was recovering was taken with a relapse and became very low; through the kindness and sympathy of Dr. Newlin he recovered; he was sent north by Dr. N., and by help of alcoholic stimulants reached home alive, and with the care of his friends there recovered; he was mustered out of service in 1864. Mt. Barr's present occupation is stock-raising, dealing in sheep, cattle and hogs almost exclusively; he has a family of three children George A., born Oct. 15, 1868, Orie Clio, Aug. 29, 1870 and John A., July 21, 1874. During the war Mr. Barr went west to Missouri to see his brother, Wesley; when the train be was on reached St. Charles he took a lay off, which act saved his life; for when the train loaded with passengers reached Centralia it was attacked by Anderson's guerrillas and every soul butchered. (History of Morrow County and Ohio.  Illustrated.  Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880.  http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Morrow/MorFront.htm ).

BARNES, JOHN W. farmer, P. O. Marysville, was born in Harrison County, Ohio. June 19,, 1888. His parents were Levi and Susan (Rodgers) Barnes ; the former was born near Baltimore, Md., and the latter in Harrison County, Ohio. They removed to Guernsey County, Ohio, when our subject was but three years of age; Mr. Barnes died in 1846 and the following year John came with his brother, William Barnes. to this county and remained two years; in 1849 he returned near Cambridge and in 1850 came back to this county. where he has since resided except. while in his country's service. He entered the army in July, 1862. as a member of Company K, Ninety-sixth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry; after serving a year in the Western Army, he was transferred to the Department of the Gulf. He fought through the siege of Vicksburg and at Jackson, Carsion Cross Beou,. Sabine Cross Roads, Forts Gaines, Morgan, Spanish and Blakeley, and a number of minor battles; he was discharged at Mobile, Ala., July 15, 1865, at the close of the rebellion. He returned home and resumed his former avocation, which be has since followed. He was married, November, 1856, to Mrs. Catharine Hale, a widow of Jones Hale and a daughter of Athens Oliphant. Mrs. Barnes was born in Ross County, Ohio, November 30, 1833. They were blessed with six children, viz.: Lydia L.. wife of J. A. Bump; Boland J., married Anna Beightler; Lorenzo D., married Sarah J. Spain; Samantha J., Aaron B. and Georgiana. Mrs. Barnes had two daughters by her first husband Sarah, wife of William Epps, and Mary J., wife of Stephen Pyers. Mr. Barnes made his start in life by working by the month, and what he now owns is the fruits of his own labor. His farm contains ninety-five acres. and is under a good state of cultivation ; he is by occupation a farmer and stock-raiser. He and his wife are members of the United Brethren Church; he is connected with the Grand Army of the Republic, and in politics is a Republican (History of Union County, Ohio.  Illustrated.  Chicago: W. H. BEERS & CO., Historical Publishers, 1883 http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Union/Untitle.htm ).

BARKER, HENRY, Monroe township, farmer and stock-grower, born in Monroe county, New York, February 19, 1815. In 1837 he emigrated to Ohio with Asa Patterson and family, and located on the farm in Monroe township where is now living. In 1839 he married Lovina Pealer, born in Columbia county, Pennsylvania, May 8, 1820, and came to this county with her parents, Jacob and Eleanor Pealer, in 1824, who located in Pike township, near Amity.  Mr. and Mrs. Barker settled on the farm where Mr. Barker had located when he came to this county, where they have since resided. In 1861 they erected their present frame residence. They reared a family of six children, five sons and one daughter. Their son, Patterson Barker, died during the late war at Memphis, Tennessee, July 31, 1863. He had served one year in company B, of the Ninety-sixth Ohio volunteer infantry (History of Knox County, Ohio.  Its Past and Present. Compiled by N. N. Hill, Jr.  Illustrated.  Mt Vernon, Ohio.  A. A. Graham &, Co., Publishers 1881. http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Knox/KnoxFile7.htm ).

BICKHAM, JOHN farmer; P. O., Huntsville; is one of the prominent farmers of this township ; he was born May 26, 1841, in McArthur Tp., and has always been a resident of this county. His father, Robert Bickham, was born May 17, 1805, in Bourbon Co., Ky., and served under Gen. Wayne as a spy during the Indian troubles. He came to this county at a very early day, and helped his parents to clear and improve a farm near where Huntsville now stands. He was married to Mary Prater, of West Liberty, who was brought there by her parents when she was 5 years old ;they lived on leased and rented farms for several years, and soon as able bought a farm of new land in this town ship, on which they ever alter lived. She died Nov. 20, 1865, and he was afterwards united to Elizabeth Bennett, of this county; he died June 20, 1879. John commenced for himself when of age, and soon after enlisted in Company I, 96th Reg., O. V. I., and served nearly three years ; he was in nine battles, and on receiving his discharge returned to this county, where he has since been a farmer., He was married Nov. 3, 1865, to Kate H. Bennett, daughter of James and Dolly Bennett; she was born April 17, 1844, in this county. Seven children have blessed their union-Mary E., Dolly E., James R., John R.. Emanuel B., Benjamin L., and Fannie A. Both he and wife are members of the Disciple Church ; he is a member of the Patrons of Husbandry, and has held every office but Secretary ; has always been a Republican and a member of the County Central Committee for fifteen years (History of Logan county and Ohio.  Illustrated.  Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers 1880 http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Logan/LoganIndex.htm).

BLACK, JOSEPH M. , Bellefontaine; was born in Mercer Co., Penn., May 21,1823, and is the son of William and Jane (Bell) Black, both parents of Ireland, having come to America when young. Joseph, when 14 years of age, with his parents came to Logan Co., O., and located on a farm in Harrison Tp., where he was engaged in farming in Harrison and Washington Tps. until 1872. In 1862 Mr, Black enlisted as a private in Co. I, 96th O. V. I. and served ten months; on account of sickness; he was honorably discharged; in 1864 he recruited Co: E. of the 132d O. V. I. for 100 day's service, serving as Captain of Co. E. until the expiration of his time after which he returned to Logan Co.; in 1872 he went to Champaign Co., and was engaged in the milling business some two year, when, in 1874 he came to Bellefontaine, entering the grocery business; he is now engaged as salesman in the agricultural business. Both parents are dead. Capt. Black has chased wild game in Logan Co., killing the deer and wild turkeys (History of Logan county and Ohio.  Illustrated.  Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers 1880 http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Logan/LoganIndex.htm ).

BLAKE, HENRY W. , deceased, was born at Georgetown, Vt., June 19, 1833, and died in Union County, Ohio, March 7, 1867. His father, John If. Blake, with his family, settled in this county in 1838, and made this his home through life, dying here May 5, 1881. He was the father of' eleven children, of whom George, Moses, Byron and Charles survive, and Henry W., Samuel If., John T., Louisa, Cynthia, Mary and Hamilton are deceased. Henry W. was married July 24, 1855, to Mary J. Courtney, and had two children-Taylor R. and Ollie L. In August, 1861, he enlisted in Company B, Thirty-second Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was wounded at the battle of Greenbrier, Virginia, in 1861. he was a life-long resident of the county, a carpenter by occupation, and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and Odd Fellows Lodge. His brother, Samuel H., enlisted in the same company and regiment, and was killed before Atlanta, Ga. John T. enlisted in 1861 in Company K, Ninety-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was poisoned in 1863 at Milliken Bend. Byron enlisted in Company H, Sixty-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, in October, 1861. Moses enlisted May 9, 1864, in Company M., One Hundred and Thirty-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. John W. and Jane (Keff) Courtney, parents of Mrs. Blake, were natives of England, who settled in Bradford County, Penn., where they died. They had seven children, viz.: John, William, McCain, Mary J. and Helen, surviving, and David W. and Edward, deceased. David W. enlisted in 1861, at the age of seventeen years, in the Thirteenth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and re enlisted in 1864, serving through the whole of the war. He was a color bearer, and was wounded at the battle of Stone River and Chickamauga, receiving four bullet-wounds in one day. He was taken prisoner at Stone River, and for twenty days endured the horrors of Libby Prison. After the close of the war, he enlisted in the regular army, and was killed by the Indians in the Custer massacre. Edward Courtney was a drummer-boy in a Pennsylvania regiment, and was wounded and died, aged seventeen years (History of Union County, Ohio.  Illustrated.  Chicago: W. H. BEERS & CO., Historical Publishers, 1883 http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Union/Untitle.htm ).

BLANCHARD, JOHN (Claridon Township) Mayor of Caledonia, was born in Yorkshire, England, June 15, 1845, the son of Raimes and Ann (Mason) Blanchard, who immigrated to America in 1850, settling in Scott Township, and locating upon land now owned by Joseph Mason. They were the parents of three children, our subject being the only surviving one. Robert M. and George W. were both soldiers in the late war, the former having enlisted in June of 1861 in Company C, Eighth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry; participated at Bull Ran, Gettysburg, the siege of Vicksburg, and many other hard-fought battles. In a skirmish he detected a rebel taking steady aim at him; both fired instantly, the rebel was silenced and our hero received his ballet between his second and third fingers, and had his arm shattered to the elbow. This occasioned the amputation of the arm at once, and he was discharged from further duty. He applied, however, for farther service, but was rejected on account of disability. He settled in Fayette County and died while serving his second term as Clerk of the Courts. His brother, George W., having enlisted August 2, 1862, in Company D, Ninety-sixth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, was killed in a battle at Grand Coteau, La., November 3, 1863. Mr. John Blanchard, having acquired a fair education by attending the Bucyrus Schools two terms, taught three or four winters, and having moved to Fayette County, commenced the study of law under the instruction of Charles A. Palmer, continuing one year. He then returned to his former home, assisting his mother about the farm. In the autumn of 1871, he located at Caledonia in the photograph business, following it successfully one year. He then commenced the practice of law, having been commissioned Notary Public December 24, 1872. He has been doing a good business since, and was the principal mover in incorporating the village of Caledonia. He was elected Justice of the Peace in 1879, and reelected in 1882; also, Mayor in 1879. He owns a beautiful residence on Main Street, and has accumulated a good property. January 1, 1873, he married Hannah E. Black, daughter of William and Lydia (Rice) Black, natives of the Buckeye State. Her mother was born July 20, 1829, and died February 9, 1863; her father is still living, a resident of Morrow County, Ohio. They were the parents of five children, four living-Hannah E., Henrietta, Samuel and Isabel. John died in January 1863. Mr. Blanchard and wife are the parents of Maude, M. and Claude R. Mr. Blanchard's history is largely associated with the growth and development of the municipal affairs of Caledonia. He is always ready to aid every public improvement. He was founder of the Supreme Lodge of the Prudential Order of America. He is a Democrat, and, with his wife, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church (History of Marion County, Ohio.  Illustrated.  Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & C0. 1883. http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Marion/History1883/MarionIndex.htm ).

BOSTWICK, NATHAN, Newark, Ohio, was born November 2, 1819, in Pike township, Bradford county, Pennsylvania; emigrated to Ohio with his parents in 1830, landing in Newark, and living the first winter in McKean township, Licking county. In the spring of 1831 the family moved into Milford township,. Knox county, and settled on a farm then covered with a dense growth of hardwood timber, as were all farms in those early days in Knox county. The immense labor of making a home out of the wilderness can only be fully understood by the pioneers engaged in the work.  Nathan Bostwick was married in 1840 to Adaline A. Beardslee. They had seven children, all boys, as follows: Julius C., George F., Henry C., William W., Burr W., Harmon R., and John A. all living but Julius C.  All the boys who were old enough became soldiers. Julius C. enlisted first in the three months' service, in the Eighth Indiana regiment, and served out his time, then reenlisted for three years in a company his father was recruiting for the Twentieth Ohio regiment. He was in delicate health and died on the battlefield of Shiloh, of hemorrhage of the lungs, April 9, 1862.  George F. (Fayette as he is better known), also enlisted in his father's company in the Twentieth, and shared in the hardships, battles and glory of his company and regiment until the army reached Atlanta, where he was desperately wounded July 22, 1864, by a canister shot through the thigh, and with his father, fell into the hands of the enemy, and was taken to Andersonville prison pen. He had before been a prisoner for a month, and had been exchanged at Vicksburgh, having been captured in a fight with Wheeler' s cavalry, near Middleburgh, Tennessee. He made his escape from Andersonville in October, and hiding in swamps and bayous was pursued with bloodhounds, but finally secured a skiff and paddling down the Ocomulgee river, reached the Federal gun-boats in safety.  This young man suffered ternbly from his wounds and prison life, a complete history of which would make an interesting volume; but he lived to see the end of the war, and to return home. He is now residing near Mt. Liberty, this county.  Henry C., although in somewhat delicate health, and quite young, became a soldier, enlisting in company A, Ninety-sixth regiment, under Captain Mitchell, of Mt. Vernon. Joseph Devon, a patriotic citizen of Mt. Vernon, had offered a prize of fifty dollars to each of the first two men who should enroll their names in this regiment. Henry Bostwick and Henry Hildreth were first to enlist, and received the money.  The history of the Ninety-sixth is detailed elsewhere in this work.  Henry was with the regiment at the battle of Arkansas Post, followed its fortunes through the Vicksburgh campaign, but was taken sick during the operations at Vicksburg, and brought home. He was unable to again enter the service and was discharged. He is now a merchant in Newark, Ohio, engaged in the jewelry trade.  ((HENRY C. BOSTWICK, private company A, Ninety-sixth Ohio volunteer infantry, enlisted July 28, 1862; discharged November it, 1863. He took part in the following named battles: Chickasaw Bayou, Arkansas Post, and Vicksburgh. Newark, Ohio.))William W. Bostwick was a mere boy when the war began, but before it closed he enlisted, at the age of sixteen, in the One Hundred and Forty-second Ohio National guards, under Colonel Cooper, and was with it during its one hundred days of service in the rear of Grant's army. William is also in the jewelry trade in Coshocton, Ohio.  Nathan Bostwick went into the army as recruiting officer October 18, 1861, at Columbus, Ohio, with the rank of second lieutenant; was attached to company G, Twentieth regiment, which was sent, with three other companies of the same regiment, to Warsaw, Kentucky, in January, 1862, where they settled some trouble between the Union men and rebels of that place.  Company G remained in Warsaw until in February, when it returned to Cincinnati, and soon after joined the expedition against Fort Donelson, and was in the last day's battle at that place.  After the battle, Captain John N. Cassil and Lieutenant Bostwick, with their company, were detailed as guard for rebel prisoners, and escorted eleven hundred of them to St. Louis, from which place, in company with a portion of company C, of the same regiment, they escorted all the officers captured at Fort Donelson to Camp Chase, at Columbus. Lieutenant Bostwick came home from this place, sick with typhoid fever, but his company went on to Boston with the field and staff of that capture.  Upon his recovery from his very severe illness, he rejoined his company at Bolivar, Tennessee, in June, x862; and in September took command of company C, Twentieth regiment, with rank of first lieutenant. He continued in command of this company through the Vicksburgh campaign, the captain of company C having resigned. He was commissioned first lieutenant May 9, 1862, and was with Grant during all the operations of the army for the capture of Vicksburgh; the first battle of that campaign in which-the regiment was engaged being at Thompson's Hill, fought immediately after the battle of Grand Gulf. He was also in the battle of Raymond and that of Jackson immediately following it; also the battle of Champion Hill, where he received a sunstroke, from which he yet suffers. The siege of Vicksburgh lasted forty-seven days, during which he was on duty almost incessantly, day and night, fighting and working in the trenches. After the surrender the Twentieth remainedin camp until Sherman marched to Meridian, Mississippi, in February, 1864.  Lieutenant Bostwick was promoted to captain, January 30, 1864, and transferred to the command of his old company, G, accompanying Sherman to Meridian.  After that campaign, the regiment reenlisted as veterans, and Captain Bostwick came home on veteran furlough. The furlough having expired, the regiment rendezvoused at Cairo, Illinois, going thence by boat up the Tennessee river to Clifton, Tennessee, where it landed and marched over the Sand mountains, a distance of three hundred miles, joining Sherman at Ackworth, Georgia, shortly after engaging in the siege and battle of Kennesaw Mountain. Captain Bostwick was in the charge made by his division at this place.  The next desperate battle in which he was engaged was that before Atlanta, July 22, 1864, where his division, under General Leggett, surrounded by Hood's forces was attached in front and rear, and engaged in some of the hardest fighting of the war. Captain Bostwick savs their division moved across their breastworks five times during the day, fighting first on one side then on the other. He was wounded twice in this action-with a sliver from a ball in the left eye, and a piece of shell in the left knee-and fell into the hands of the enemy. The brigade lost about half of its number in this bloody battle, in which it was frequently engaged in a hand-to-hand conflict.  After his capture Captain Bostwick was robbed of two hundred and thirty dollars in money, and most of his outer clothing, except his hoots, which, being a fine, heavy pair, he refused to give up except with his life, and when a rebel captain approached for the purpose of taking them, he received such a kick in a vital part as sent him several feet distant, and nearly ended his life. Captain Bostwick expected to be riddled with rebel bullets for this act, as the guards were all around him, but, probably from admiration of his pluck, they did not molest him. The rebel officer, however, after regaining his breath and his feet, again approached him the intention, no doubt, of running him through with his sabre, but just before attempting the cowardly act, he discovered a small Masonic emblem attached to the captain's waistcoat. This stopped him, and turning to the guards he ordered them to take the belligerent captain away. There is no doubt but that this mystic sign of Masonry saved his life at that time. He was taken to the stockade at Ma con, Georgia, and subsequently to Charleston, South Carolina, and placed in prison. He was again taken sick and remained for some time in the hospital, being treated by Dr. Todd, a rebel and brother of Mrs. Lincoln. From there he was taken to Columbia, South Carolina, October 6, 186;. Here ha was outrageously treated, being sick with chills and fever and compelled to be on the ground, without shelter or medical attention for three weeks, and came near dying, being reduced to a skeleton. He was then put into a tent hospital, and treated by a doctor named LaGrone, a Frenchman, from whom he received much attention. December 1, 1864, he made his escape in company with Captain McFadden, of the Fifty-seventh New York, and H. C. Payne, a sergeant of the Twentieth Illinois. They traveled twenty-seven nights through the smoky mountains of North Carolina, travelling only in the dead of night, aided, fed, and piloted on their way by the negroes, and reached our lines at Knoxville, Tennessee, December 27, 1864. Here he reported to General Carter, provost marshal at that place, who ordered clothing for the starved and ragged prisoners, forwarding them to Chattanooga; and thence to Nashville. After being ordered to various places Captain Bostwick obtained a leave of absence and came home, remaining, however, only a short time, when he went by way of New York to join Sherman, and then on the march through the Carolinas.  He was promoted major January 11, 1865, and joined Sherman and the Twentieth regiment at Goldsborough, North Carolina. After Lee's surrender he asked permission of his brigade commander; General R. K. Scott, afterward governor of South Carolina, to resign, believing the war over, and his health being poor he wished to return home. His resignation being accepted he went to Washington, settled with the Government, and was there at the time of the assassination of President Lincoln, after which he came home to his farm in Knox county.  He subsequently sold his farm and spent some time travelling in the west; living a short time near Fredericktown, Ohio. Charleston, Illinois, and Mt. Vernon, Ohio.  In .April, 1873, he settled in Newark, engaging in the drug business, where he yet remains.  This brief biography, merely touches upon the military life of this gallant soldier. The story of his capture, prison life, sufferings, and subsequent escape, would make a very readable volume of many pages, and would verify the fact that "truth is stranger than fiction." He tells of his continual but many times unsuccessful efforts to escape; of sickness, exposure, hunger, and the horrors of prison life; of his escape in a strange manner with two confederates; of their hiding in the swamps and mountains; of exposure and starvation; of being tracked by bloodhounds who came suddenly upon them in a darke gorge in the mountains, compelling them to fight for their lives, which they did, and came off victorious; of capturing a rebel picket that was in their way, killing one man and taking two others prisoners; of continual hairbreadth escapes, and incessant danger, and above all, of the faithfulness of the blacks, who never once betrayed them, but fed and guided them on their-way at the peril of their own lives.  People scarcely realize that they have in their midst living, walking heroes, before whose deeds of daring and suffering the most intricate combinations of fiction pale and become commonplace (History of Knox County, Ohio.  Its Past and Present. Compiled by N. N. Hill, Jr.  Illustrated.  Mt Vernon, Ohio.  A. A. Graham &, Co., Publishers 1881. http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Knox/KnoxFile7.htm ).

BOWERS, WILLIAM, farmer, Morris township, post office Mount Vernon, was born in New Jersey in 1814, went to New York with his parents in 1827, and married Sarah Cosgrove, who was born in New Jersey in 1811. They have two children: Charles, born in 1840, and Louisa, born in 1845.  Mr. Bowers went to Ashland county in 1853, and remained there till 1861, then came to Knox county. He first resided in Mt. Vernon, after which he located on a farm in Morris township, in 1872. Mr. Bowers is a farmer by occupation. Charles Bowers enlisted in company A, Ninety-sixth regiment Ohio volunteer infantry, and died at Memphis, Tennessee, July 6, 1863.  (History of Knox County, Ohio.  Its Past and Present. Compiled by N. N. Hill, Jr.  Illustrated.  Mt Vernon, Ohio.  A. A. Graham &, Co., Publishers 1881. http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Knox/KnoxFile7.htm ).

BREESE, CHARLES , farmer and stock raiser; P. O. Mt. Gilead; was born in Morris Co., New Jersey, April 19, 1811, attended school and worked on the farm until he was 17, and was then apprenticed to black smithing with Win. Ford, at Dover, New Jersey, and served with him until he was 21; he then opened a shop at Rockaway, New Jersey, and in 1832 came to Ohio and worked in Mt. Gilead for two years; he then returned to New Jersey and lived there three years, during which time, July 22, 1836, he was married to Miss Phebe Bockoven. She was born in the same place, May 30, 1818. In 1838 he again came to Mt. Gilead and built a residence and shop on some land he had formerly bought, and carried on his business there until 1854, when he sold out and bought his present place, located one mile northeast of Mt. Gilead, and containing ninety acres. At first he bought forty-five acres of timber and cleared the same, afterward adding to it. They had six children; three now living: Emeline, now Mrs. Mateer, living in Mt. Gilead; Lemuel H., blacksmith in Aft. Gilead, and Harriet A., now Mrs. Bargar, living in this vicinity. Air. Breese came West in a wagon to Mt. Gilead, using the old Pioneer road, and has since crossed between here and New Jersey some twelve or fifteen times. In the early days he took wheat in payment for his work, and hauled the same to Sandusky. His son Lemuel H., enlisted in the 96th O. V. I., Company D., in 1862, and served during the war, being a prisoner some three months. His brother served in the Mexican war. His father served in the war of 1812, and his grandfather served in the war of the Revolution. His parents were Stephen and Harriet (Ogden) Breese, natives of Morris Co., New Jersey, and lived there until their death. Mrs. Breese's parents were George and Margaret (Smith) Bookoven; they were natives of New Jersey; they died in Morris County (History of Morrow County and Ohio.  Illustrated.  Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880.  http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Morrow/MorFront.htm ).

BREESE, JOHN E. son of Harrison and Zuba (Baker) Breese, was born in Delaware, Ohio, February 6, 1845. His parents were natives of Pennsylvania and Ohio respectively, and of Irish descent. They were married in Delaware County, Ohio. Their children were Fletcher, Isabel, Adelaide, John E., William H. and Josephus K.-all living but the eldest, Fletcher. The father died June 18, 1858, aged forty-four years; his widow still survives, residing in Deunquat, in her sixty-ninth year. Mr. Breese began blacksmithing in 1862. August 14 of the same year he enlisted in Company F, Ninety-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and entered the service. He participated in the engagements at Memphis, Vicksburg, Chickasaw Bluffs and siege of Vicksburg; was taken sick at the latter place and sent to the St. Louis Hospital, being discharged at that place July 25, 1865. Returning home, Mr. Breese resumed his trade in Delaware County. He was married, February 21, 1867, to Eliza J. Case, a native of Delaware County, and daughter of Charles and Catharine (Carney) Case, natives of Now York State and Pennsylvania respectively. Her parents were married in Pennsylvania, and moved to Ohio about 1833, locating in Delaware County. Their children were George, Caroline D., Henry, Mary A., Sophronia, Eliza J., Caroline A. and Adelaide E. George, Henry and Adelaide are deceased. The father died November 18 , 1882, aged seventy-six; the mother is now in her sixty-eighth year. Mr. and Mrs. Breese have no children. They moved from Delaware County in 1871 and located in Petersburg, this township, where he has since plied his trade. Mr. Breese is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and a stanch Republican. (History of Wyandot County, Ohio. Illustrated.  Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & Co., 1884. http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Wyandot/wtitle.htm ).

BRIGGS, ELISHA H., is a descendant in a direct line from a Mr. Briggs, from Wales, who settled in this county shortly after the landing of the Pilgrims. His father was a native of Staunton, Massachusetts. Mr. E. H. Briggs was born June 13, 1803, in Worcester county, Massachusetts, where he resided and worked upon a farm until seventeen years of age, then he worked at the carpenter trade for two years, not liking which he commenced work in machine shops, at which he remained until he came to Ohio in 1834, located at Mt. Vernon and commenced work for C. & E. Cooper, in their pattern shops, with whom he remained until a few years since, when old age placed him upon the retired list, but even yet he does some work for the firm and feels more at home among the din of machinery than in the parlor. He was married January 6, 1851, to Miss Lydia B. Norton, daughter of Silas Norton, of Worcester county. Massachusetts, and has reared a family of six children, three sons and three daughters, all of whom are living except his two youngest sons.  A. Judson enlisted in the Ninety-sixth Ohio volunteer infantry, and died at Vicksburg of fever. J. A. died of consumption in 1870 (History of Knox County, Ohio.  Its Past and Present. Compiled by N. N. Hill, Jr.  Illustrated.  Mt Vernon, Ohio.  A. A. Graham &, Co., Publishers 1881. http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Knox/KnoxFile7.htm ).

BROWN, COL. ALBERT H. , farmer, P. O. Bloomfield; a native of New Hampshire, and was born in 1825. His parents, John and May (Wood) Brown, had a family of seven children-John H., Mary, Harriet, Abigail, Albert, James and Charles W. The father was born in 1796, and was a soldier in the .war of 1812; he served as a substitute for a Tory during a portion of the war; be came to Worthington, Ohio, in 1840, and died at Fox Lake, Ind., 1853. When Albert was 9 years old, be secured a situation as bobbin boy in Plunkett's cotton factory in Mass.; for six years he worked in different factories in that State and New York; raising to the position of head spinner. In 1840 he came with his father to Ohio, and immediately went to Columbus, where he remained three years, learning the carpenter and joiner's trade. In 1852 he was appointed post master at Marion by Franklin Pierce; in 1848 he married Ann, daughter of John Elder, and by her had four children: Harriet, born in 1849, Jennett, 1851, Edwin, 1855, and Jennie in 1858. His first wife having died during the war, be was married in 1866 to Sally Jane Lyon, and by her has three children; Elva, born in Nov. 1868, Annie, June, 1870, and Alice H., Aug., 1872. Col. Brown served in the Mexican. War in the 3rd Ohio Reg., and commanded by Col. S. R. Curtis. In May, 1847, he was mustered out, - when be came home and worked at his trade until he was married;' when the Civil War broke out he raised a company of 74 men and on the 22d of April, 1861, was ordered to report at Camp Chase and was then assigned to the 4th Ohio Reg., commanded by Col. Andrews. During the early part of the war be served as Provost Marshal for Generals Kelley, Lander, and Shields. He resigned and came home on account of the sickness of his wife, but soon after her death he re-enlisted and was mustered in as Lieut-Colonel of the 96th Ohio Regiment. At the death of Col. Vance, he took command of the Regiment and led it in every engagement. At the close of the war he was mustered out, and has since farmed in South Bloomfield Tp.; he has served two terms in the Lower House of the Ohio State Legislature. Col. Brown is a Republican, and himself and family are members of Methodist Church in Bloomfield (History of Morrow County and Ohio.  Illustrated.  Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880.  http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Morrow/MorFront.htm ).

BURT, EBENEZER , retired; Iberia; was born in Washington Co. Penn., May 3d, 1811; Mr. Burt's father was born in Fayette county of the same State about the year 1789; his mother spending her early years in the State of Maryland. In the early part of the 18th century, three brothers came to America, two of whom engaged in the iron business, in the State of Penn. At the breaking out of the Revolution, they sold out their interest in those works, taking their pay in Continental money, which proved almost valueless, One of these brothers was the paternal ancestor of our subject. Mr. Burt came to Ohio in 1830, settling in Guernsey Co., near Cambridge; he married Miss Isabella Rankin, of Janesville, Muskingum Co., who died at Cambridge Dec. 1st, 1840, a little over nine years from date of their marriage. About this time Mr. Burt. commenced the study of law and was admitted to the bar, his certificate of admission dating Oct. 29, 1841. In August, of the same year, he was married to Mary Ann Guthrie, of Cambridge, who is still living. After practicing law for upwards of six years, he removed to Marion Co., where he engaged in farming and stock grazing. He has ever since made a specialty of raising fine stock; sheep raising being the department he has specialized. In April 1865, he removed to Iberia. The family Bible tells the following story-Silas, born Aug. 17, 1833; Mathew H., April 9,1835; John F., June 10, 1837; Elizabeth J., Feb. 17, 1839; Joseph G., April 17, 1844; Ebenezer D., Sept. 20, 1846; Win. W. and Thos. W. twins, July 14, 1848; Robert G., Aug. 23, 1850; Margaret A., Jan. 18, 1852; Elnora, April 11, 1855; all of these have been married, and those li ving are settled in the vicinity of the parental home. Margaret married Mr. James P. Hammond, and with him went to build up a home near Edgar, Neb., where she died in 1876; Mathew joined the 96th 0. V. I., and was killed at Arkansas Post on White River; John and Joseph were also in the service and went through the war, being honorably discharged at its close. Mr. Burt is respected and honored in the community, and a member of the U. P. Church; amid pleasing surroundings, with wealth to command the luxuries of life-the "sunset " of his days cannot but he otherwise than peaceful and bright (History of Morrow County and Ohio.  Illustrated.  Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880.  http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Morrow/MorFront.htm ).

Corp. John Campbell, Co. 1, 96th O. V. I., e. Aug. 1, 1862 ; dis. April, 1864.  (History of Hardin county, Ohio http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Hardin/HarChapXII.htm).

CARNS, WILLIAM F. farmer; P. O. Berkshire; was born April 13, 1844, in what is now Morrow Co.; the son of William Carns, a native of York Co., Penn., who emigrated to this State with his parents when he was 3 years of age ; his minority was spent in Guernsey and Belmont Counties; in the spring of 1845, he moved to this county, settled in Porter Township, and died in 1876. William's mother's name was Jane Harris before marriage; she was born in Virginia, and came to this State when she was 15 years of age, and was married to Mr. Carns in Morrow Co. Mr. Carns' grandfather was in the Revolutionary war, was taken prisoner at the battle of Bunker Hill, and was one of three of his company who survived. His father was a participant in the war of 1812. Aug. 6, 1862, Mr. Carns volunteered his services in the war of the rebellion, in Co. G, 96th O. V. I., and served until the close; he was in the battles of Chickasaw Bayou, Arkansas Post, Vicksburg, Jackson, Grand Coteau, Sabine Y Roads and Fort Morgan. March 4, 1869, he married Nancy Hopkins, born in 1848 in Porter Township, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Hopkins, the former a native of Maryland, and the latter of Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Carns moved to this township in 1872. He has 119 acres of land both are members of the M. E. Church ; he is a member of Sunbury Lodge, A., F. & A. M., No. 400 (History of Delaware and Ohio.  Illustrated.  Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers 1880 http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Delaware/delindex.htm ).

CASE, O. J. farmer; P. O. Powell, was born in Beachtown April 6, 1840 ; son of Augustus L. Case, who married Cynthia Tuller ; Oscar left home in his 19th year to " to paddle his own canoe;" Aug. 4, 1862, enlisted in Co. G, 96th O. V. I., and was in the service three years, and returned home without a scratch, received his discharge July 30, 1865. October 25, same year, was married to Martha Tone, born in 1841, daughter of Christopher Tone, a native of Vermont, came West when she was about 1 year old ; After their marriage, they moved to Franklin Co., stayed one year; in the fall of 1866, returned to Delaware Co., and located on the farm he now owns; has four children-Aurla, Nelson F., Oddie and Owen (twins); Mr. Case cast his first vote for Abraham Lincoln (History of Delaware and Ohio.  Illustrated.  Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers 1880 http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Delaware/delindex.htm ).

CELLAR, GEORGE C. farmer ; P. O. Powell; enlisted in Co. F, 96th O. V. I., July 26, 1862, and was out three years and four days ; during this time participated in the battles of Arkansas Post, Chickasaw Bluffs, Vicksburg, ,Grand Chateau, and those of the Red River campaign Forts Gaines, Morgan and Spanish Fort ; during the battle at Arkansas Post, he received a wound in the leg, which disabled him from duty four months; be was a soldier who was always at his post and ready for duty when detailed; was mustered out at the close of the war, at Mobile and received an honorable discharge at Camp Chase; upon his return, he resumed farming and was married, Feb. 13, 1867 , to Mary Gray, a native of this State; she died Nov. 18, 1874, leaving; one child-Oliver, born Aug. 8, 1869. Mr. Cellar married a second time Mary A. Bard, native of Pennsylvania ; this took place in November, 1876 ; they have one child-Bard, born Sept. 16, 1877. Mr. Cellar was born in this township Feb. 21, 1837, and is a son of George and Rachel (Fleming) Cellar, who were married Dec. 7, 1826 (History of Delaware and Ohio.  Illustrated.  Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers 1880 http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Delaware/delindex.htm ).

CLARK, GEORGE N. Vice-President of the Morrow County Batik, Mt. Gilead; was born in Boardman Tp., Trumbull, now Mahoning Co., Ohio, March 24, 1814, and like others at that early period, had few facilities for acquiring- art education; he lived at home on the farm until he was 24 years of age, and March 22, 1838, he married Miss Mary A. Lowry; she was born in the same county. After his marriage he moved to Portage Co., where he farmed one year, and in the spring of 1839 he came to Woodbury, Delaware, now Morrow Co., and engaged in the general merchandise business, which he continued there for twenty-six years, serving as Postmaster for twenty-two years of that time; also, in 1851 he was elected on the Democratic ticket the first Representative of this county, to the Ohio Legislature, and served for two terms, it being the first session of the new constitution. July 18, 1862, he was appointed Adjutant of the 96th 0. V. I., and served with that command for eight months, when, owing to disabilities, he received his discharge. In 1864 he came to Mt. Gilead and served as County Auditor for four years, since which time he has been Superintendent of the County Infirmary for three and one-half years, and has also been identified with several of the business interests of this place. July 18, 1876, Mr. Clark was called to mourn the death of his wife; they had five children, of whom four are Living - Cyrus C., Augustine, Alice M. and Samuel C. In Feb. 1880, the Morrow County National Bank was organized, with Mr. Clark as Vice-President, and began business March 22, following. In early times when in business at Woodbury, Mr. Clark had his goods hauled by wagon from Sandusky, and in other ways participated in the comforts of pioneer life  (History of Morrow County and Ohio.  Illustrated.  Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880.  http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Morrow/MorFront.htm ).

CLARK, NATHAN, (Bowling Green Township) was born in Montgomery Township, this county, June 15, 1846; he passed his youth with his parents, receiving such an education as was afforded by the common schools, and was married January 2, 1870, to Victoria Johnson. Their children are Lenta, born January 21, 1871; John H., May 19, 1872; Lundy, born June 27, 1874, and died April 28, 18 75; Alta, born April 2, 1876; Earnest 0. was born September 27, 1878, and died November 2, 1879. On attaining his majority, Mr. Clark taught school for two winters, and August 11, 1862, he enlisted as a soldier in Company A Ninety-sixth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was present at the battles of Vicksburg and Arkansas Post. At the letter place he was wounded six times, the last time in the knee by a minnie ball; this disabled him, and he was carried from the field. He was sent to the hospital at Camp Chase, Ohio, where, on account of wounds received in battle, be was honorably discharged from the service. He returned home, and has since engaged in farming and dealing in stock. He is a substantial and highly honored citizen, and is a Republican. The parents of Nathan Clark were John and Huldah (Messic) Clark; they were natives of Delaware and Ohio respectively, and of Scotch and French extraction; they settled in Montgomery Township, Marion County, in 1829. Their children were Hannah, Noah, George W., Patience, John H.(1907), Nathan, Jane, Elizabeth, Sarah E. and David M., who are all living; Lettie E. and Demeriss are dead. The father of this family entered 160 acres of land, where he settled, in Montgomery County; nearly all of this land he cleared and improved prior to his death, which occurred September 19, 1875; his wife, Huldah, died November 7, 1879. John Clark, Nathan's grandfather, was born in the State of Delaware, November 11, 1776, and died in 1861; his wife, Pauline, to whom he was married June 14, 1801, was born October 30, 1783, arid died in the winter of 1862. The parents of Mrs. Victoria Clark were Henry G. and Martha (Smith) Johnson; their children were Jacob R., Isabel, Robert H., Sarilla, Victoria, Philip G., Mary E., Pauline J. and Henry 0., who are living; Rachel is deceased  (History of Marion County, Ohio.  Illustrated.  Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & C0. 1883. http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Marion/History1883/MarionIndex.htm ).

CLICK, ANDREW , farmer; P. O., Cardington; was born in Fairfield Co., Ohio, in 1814; his parents were natives of Pa., and came to Fairfield Co. about 1808, where they lived until 1832; they then moved to Franklin Co., and both died therein 1861. About 1843 Mr. Click came to Morrow Co.; was married in 1837 to Sarah Alspach, whose parents were early settlers in Fairfield Co., and came to Franklin Co. previous to the Clicks; from this union there were eleven children, three of whom are now dead; they bad one son, John H., in the late war, as member of the 96th Reg., O. V. I.; after two years he died, while yet in the service of his country; Mr. Click purchased a farm of 106 acres, in Lincoln Tp.; when he first came to the county this land was densely covered with timber; this he cleared off, and turned the wilderness into cultivated fields, thus establishing a home for the enjoyment of himself and of those who came after him  (History of Morrow County and Ohio.  Illustrated.  Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880.  http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Morrow/MorFront.htm ).

CLINE, CAPT. JONAS C. merchant, Pottersburg, was born in Washington County, Penn., November 1, 1824. His father, Michael Cline, was born in Germany March 8, 1789, and his mother, Phebe Condit, was born in Wales November 12,1800. Mr. Cline was a son of William and Margaret Cline (originally Kline), who were also natives of Germany. Mr. Cline died in his native country, and some years afterward Mrs. Cline, with her three children-George, William and Michael-emigrated to America. George settled near Cincinnati; William, near Wheeling, W. Va., and Michael and his widowed mother settled in Washington County, Penn., where he grew to manhood. He served one year as Drum Major in the war of 1812, and then returned to his former home in Pennsylvania, where he married Miss Lovina Clutter, who died there. In 1817, he was again married-to Miss Phebe Condit, daughter of Jonas and Eunice Condit, who crossed the waters from Wales about the year 1812. In 1827, Mr. Cline removed to Belmont County, Ohio, thence to Knox County, where he died in 1866. Mrs. C. died in Union County in 1877. Capt. Cline is the youngest son of nine children. He was reared on a farm till seventeen years old, when he came to Union County and learned the carpenter trade, which he followed till the breaking-out of the war. August 7, 1862, he responded to the call of his country, by enlisting in Company K, Ninety-sixth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He was elected First Lieutenant, and served in that rank till April 1, 1863, when he was promoted to Captain, and assigned to Company C. He remained in charge of this company till March 11, 1864, when he received an-honorable discharge at Frankelton, La., on account of disability. Among the principal battles in which he was engaged were: Chickasaw Bluffs, Arkansas Post, siege of Vicksburg, Jackson, Grand Coteau, and a number of minor engagements. At the last named battle he was slightly but not seriously wounded. At the expiration of his term of service he returned to Allen Center, and resumed his trade, following it up to 1868, when he engaged in merchandising at Pottersburg, where he has enjoyed a good trade. January 11, 1848, he was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth A. Ware, a daughter of Lester Were, and a native of Champaign County. Her birth occurred January 24, 1831. They were blessed with five children, of whom four are living: Lester W., Allie F., wife of Franklin Robinson, Ira B., and Phillelia A., wife of George Burr. Mr. Cline and family are members of the Universalist Church. Mr. C. is connected with the F., & A. M. and I. O. O. F. orders, and Post of the Grand Army. He served as Township Treasurer two terms, and politically is a Republican. His farm, located near Allen Center, contains seventy-one acres  (History of Union County, Ohio.  Illustrated.  Chicago: W. H. BEERS & CO., Historical Publishers, 1883 http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Union/Untitle.htm ).

CHANDLER, WILLIAM H.,  Co. Treasurer; Bellefontaine. Among the prominent and well known men of Logan Co. is William H. Chandler, who was born in Elizabeth City, N. J., May 25, 1836, and is the son of Henry and Susan (Jewell) Chandler, both natives of New Jersey, William, when quite young - with parents-moved to Ohio and located in Knox Co., where he remained until 1859, during which time he learned the trade of carriage maker. Coming to Logan Co., in 1859, he located in Huntsville, where he worked at his trade until 1862, when, during the late civil war, he enlisted as private in Co. I, 96th O. V. I. for three years, participating in sixteen regular battles and two sieges. Among the most prominent battles were Arkansas Post, Chickasaw Bluff, Jackson, Vicksburg, Carrion Crow, Parie, La. Here he was taken prisoner, and after remaining a prisoner of war for two months, was exchanged, and rejoined his regiment, remaining until the expiration of enlistment. Mr. Chandler entered a private; from that he was made second lieutenant, then first lieutenant; from this he was made captain at the fall of Vicksburg, which he filled until his muster out, proving himself a brave soldier and an efficient commander. After serving three years in the army, he returned to Logan Co., and embarked in the dry goods business in Bellefontaine one year, also in Rushsylvania, where, in 1872, he was was elected to the office of Sheriff of Logan Co., and was re-elected to the same office in 1874, where he served the people of Logan Co. with such credit, that in 1878 he was elected to the office of Treasurer of Logan Co., by a majority of nearly 1,000 votes. Mr. Chandler is now filling the office of Councilman of the Second Ward of Bellefontaine; he has faithfully performed his duty; is a Republican in politics and a hard worker in the party ranks; a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church (History of Logan county and Ohio.  Illustrated.  Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers 1880 http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Logan/LoganIndex.htm).

CAMPBELL, WILLIAM JAMES deceased, formerly president of the Campbell National Bank, at La Rue, was one of the most prominent and valued citizens of this village for many years. He was born in the city of New York, on November 24, 1846, and died at his home in Marion, Ohio, March 27, 1904, at the age of 57 years, 4 mouth, and 3 days.  Charles Campbell, the father of Dr. William James Campbell, as he was familiarly known, was born in Ireland and established a home in New York City, where he died, leaving a widow with two sons, John C. and William James. John C. Campbell was a victim of the Civil War. He was a member of Company D, 96th Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf., and was shot on the field of battle, at Baton Rouge, Louisiana, from the effects of which wound he died November 4, 1863. After the death of her husband, the mother of Dr. Campbell subsequently married William Campbell, a brother of her former husband, and to this second union was born one son, Christopher C., who died May 8, 1904.  In March, 1852, the Campbell family removed from New York to Ohio and settled first in Grand township, Marion County, but later removed to Montgomery township, where William Campbell died.  In 1869 the late Dr. Campbell purchased a drug-store at La Rue, obtaining a one-third interest, and on February 13, 1873, he became sole proprietor. He successfully directed a drug business at La. Rue until May, 1903. He was a man of unusual business foresight and in 1888 established a banking business, which he conducted with marked success. In May, 1903, the drug business was discontinued and the Campbell National Bank of La Rue was established. Of this financial institution he continued as president until his death.  Dr. Campbell was a man of such judgement, foresight and quick perception, that his fellow-citizens early recognized his value as an incumbent of office and during the long period of official life which followed, every trust reposed in him discovered him incorruptible, and every responsibility was faithfully, shouldered. For several years he served as a notary public, for two terms he was treasurer of Montgomery township, for two terms he was township clerk, for three years he was treasurer of La Rue corporation, for three years he was treasurer of the School Board and for four years he gave this organization his closest care. In all his official and business relations he was prompt and exacting and a part of his success was doubtless attributable to his demand that others should be equally so On July 2, 1868, Dr. Campbell was married to Minerva D. Owens, and they had one child, Claudice B., who is the wife of Day D Clifton, cashier of the Campbell National Bank. In all that goes to make up a good citizen, Dr. Campbell was an example. He contributed to the church, to educational objects and to benevolent enterprises; he loved and honored his home and he was faithful to the trusts imposed by friendship (Marion County, Ohio 1907 History http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Marion/History1907/MHD.htm ).

CAMPBELL, W. J. (Montgomery Township) (1907) druggist at La Rue, is a native of New York City. and was born November 24, 1846. His father, Charles Campbell, was a native of Ireland, and died in New York City, leaving a widow and two children, John C. and W. J, The widow subsequently married William Campbell, a brother to her former husband. and the family moved to Ohio in March 1852. They first settled on a farm in Grand Township; then moved to Montgomery Township, where Mr. Campbell died. There was one son by her second marriage, C. C. Campbell who lives with his mother at Marion, where she resides. W J. Campbell's drug store was established in 1866, by Jones & Manly, of Circleville, Ohio. Mir. Jones retained his interest but one year, and Mr. Manly conducted the business alone until 1869, when W. J. Campbell bought a one-third interest in the business. The firm was burnt out March 31, 1870. at a loss of $2,500. They opened out in another room, and were burned out again July 81870, at a loss of $2,000. The firm started up again, and continued their business as before until February 13, 1873, when Mr. Campbell bought out Manly's interest, since which time the business has been owned and successfully conducted by W. J. Campbell. The brick building in which he keeps his store was built in 1871, by B. W. Hiller, and is now owned by Mr. Campbell; he keeps a full line of drugs, medicines and fancy articles, and carefully compounds and fills prescriptions. Mr. Campbell is a highly esteemed citizen of La Rue, and, although he lives in a Democratic township, he is a Republican, and has served two terms as its Treasurer and Clerk, and as Treasurer of the Village Corporation three years, Treasurer of the School Board three years, and member of the School Board four years. Mr. Campbell is a member of the La Rue Lodge No. 463, F. & A. M. He was married July 2, 1868, to Minerva D. Owens; they have one child. John C. Campbell, a brother of W. J., served in the war of the great rebellion on the Union side. He enlisted August 11, 1862, in Company D, Ninety-sixth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and while in action at the battle of Baton Rouge, La., November 3, 1863, was wounded by a musket ball, which passed through the left lung; this wound caused his death, which occurred the next day, November 4, 1863  (History of Marion County, Ohio.  Illustrated.  Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & C0. 1883. http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Marion/History1883/MarionIndex.htm ).

CONWAY, JOSEPH farmer; P. O., Bloomfield; was born in Virginia, Sept. 15, 1816, and lived there until he was 11 years old; he then came, with his oldest brother, to Ohio. In about a year after reaching the State, this brother died, and he then lived with his brother-in-law, James Shumate. When he became 16 years old, he hired out by the year, for $8 per month. At the expiration of a year, his employer raised his wages to $10 per month, by the year; but this bard work did not suit Joseph, who pined after the profession of medicine. He was too poor to attend college, though he bought some medical text books, and began to read; he taught school, and tried other sources to raise money, but his health failed him, and he became discouraged. He finally gave up the idea of ,ever being a physician, and, in bitter disappointment, took consolation in getting married to Melvina Sanford, daughter of William and Melvina (Hubbell) Sanford. To this union were born the following children-Benson A., Melville, Eva, William O., Olin and Wesley. Benson enlisted in the well-known 96th Regt., O. V. 1. While quite sick, he was brave and spunky enough to push ahead of his regiment, and engage in the battle of Chickasaw Bayou, but the exposure and fatigue were too much for him; he took the measles, which, with other diseases, and the had cold he caught, caused his death. Melville married Phoebe Evans; Eva married Thomas Hicks; William married Elsie Jackson; Olin married Emma Thatcher; Wesley is single, and at home. All live in South Bloomfield Tp. Joseph's father died in 1823, and his mother in 1855. His parents' family consisted of Thomas, Jane, Marv, John L., Ann, William, Joseph, James and Charlotte. Joseph is a Republican, and was formerly a Whig; he is also a member of the M. E. Church. He owns two or three hundred acres of land, and is one of the most intelligent and influential men in the township  (History of Morrow County and Ohio.  Illustrated.  Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880.  http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Morrow/MorFront.htm ).

COTTON, J. BENT, is a son of Hon. Emmett W. Cotton, one of the pioneers of Knox county, was born in Mt. Vernon, November 21, 1841, and received his preparatory education at the public schools of the city. When about sixteen years of age he served an apprenticeship to a carnage blacksmith, and followed this trade until 1862, when he enlisted in the Ninety-sixth Ohio volunteer infantry, and went into camp at Delaware. Upon his arrival at Columbus, Ohio, he was appointed recruiting agent, with commission of second lieutenant, after which he helped recruit a company and was assigned to the One Hundred and Twenty-first Ohio volunteer infantry, in Which he sewed as second lieutenant until 1863, when he received wounds at Perryville, Kentucky, which disabled him, and he was discharged. Upon returning home he worked at his trade until 1874, during which all his leisure moments were spent in reading medicine. He is now practicing as veterinary surgeon with success, and continues to read medicine, having been a student of Dr. Gordon since 1875 (History of Knox County, Ohio.  Its Past and Present. Compiled by N. N. Hill, Jr.  Illustrated.  Mt Vernon, Ohio.  A. A. Graham &, Co., Publishers 1881. http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Knox/KnoxFile7.htm ).

CRAVEN, HIGHLEN, farmer, Middlebury township, post office, Fredencktown, born in Virginia June 5, 1805, and was married in 1828 to Eliza Wynn, who was born in Loudoun county, Virginia, in 1809. They emigrated to Knox county in 1837, and have the following family: Susan Margaret, born November 12, 1829; Harriet Ann, July 5, 1831; John Henry, December 2, 1833; Mary Ellen, May 26, 1836; Mahlon Taylor, May 22, 1840; James W.. September 10, 1842; Francina Caroline, March 22, 1845; Thomas Quigley,. February 28, 1848; Ulysses Edgar, October 10, 1850; Cynthia E., March :8, 1853, and Walter H., September 15, 1855. The following have deceased: Mary Ellen, February 1, 1847; Harriet Ann, February 1875; Ulysses E.. May 11, 1877, in Colorado, with small-pox. Mahlon K., was in the late war, having been a member of company B. Fourth Ohio volunteer infantry, and was killed at Spottsylvania Court House, Virginia, May 18, 1864. James was also in the war in the same company with his brother. John Henry was in the Ninety-sixth Ohio volunteer infantry, and a member of company B. John H. was married to Francis Lynd, and now resides in McPherson county, Kansas. Thomas Q. was married to May Stealer, and resides in the same place. James W. resides in Clear Creek county, Colorado. Francina was married to Evander Stevens and now lives in De Kalb county, Missouri. Harriet Ann married Isaac Lyon, but has deceased. Mr. Craven settled in Middlebury township, bought hand, mostly in the woods; he cleared and improved it, and now has one of the most beautiful farms in the county  (History of Knox County, Ohio.  Its Past and Present. Compiled by N. N. Hill, Jr.  Illustrated.  Mt Vernon, Ohio.  A. A. Graham &, Co., Publishers 1881. http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Knox/KnoxFile7.htm ).

CROWL, L. C. farmer; P. O. Chesterville; was born Sept. 28, 1843, in -Chesterville, where he remained the most of his boyhood days until 25 years old. His father, Philip, was born in Pennsylvania, and his mother, Harriet Ayres, was born in Vermont; both came to Ohio when young. The father was -an efficient tailor in Chesterville for many years. They had ten children, six of whom are living-George, Ann, Marcella, Lucy, Olive and L. C.; the father died in 1861, the mother is still living. Mr. Crowl enlisted in Co. "C," 96th 0. V. I., in which he remained for three years, when he returned then to the farm in 1865, and worked for Mr. Rowling by the month for two years. He was married in 1867, to Viola, daughter of Freeman and Ann (Lewis) Westbrook; her parents were both from Wales, and came to Ohio in 1840; they had three children, Viola and two infants deceased. Her father was killed, by falling from a balloon at Sparta about 1861 or 1862. Her mother afterwards married Creg Taylor, by whom she has one child - Rosa. Mrs. Crowl was born 1850; Mr. Crowl rented for ten years after marriage; and then in 1878, bought 55 acres where they now reside, which he is improving, making a fine farm, being well watered by living water. They have had three children, Fred P., Anna Z., deceased, Hattie B.; himself and wife are members of the Baptist church, in which they take deep interest  (History of Morrow County and Ohio.  Illustrated.  Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880.  http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Morrow/MorFront.htm ).

CURREN, T. J. lumber manufacturer; Westfield; was born Jan. 31, 1845. His father, Jesse Curren, was born in Delaware Co., in what is now a part of Marion Co., June 6, 1819, but at the age of 15 he moved to the 'Vicinity of Norton, where, at the age of 21 he married Miss Malinda Stratton, of Vermont parentage. From this marriage there were seven children, five of whom are now living. The oldest son, Francis M., served in the 96th 0. V. I., taking part in the battles of Pittsburgh Landing, Arkansas Post, Vicksburg, Fort Wagner, Fort Gaines, and remaining until the close of the war. Thomas Jefferson Curren, with his parents, moved to the place where his father now lives, when be was 7 years of age; here be remained until his 27th year, during which time be learned the carpenters' trade. He married Exa Thornburg, a native of Westfield Tp., from which union there were two children-Jessie Estelle, born June 18, 1872, and Emory, Nov. 24, 1874. After marriage he resided nearly four years in Van Wert Co., Ohio, and on his return to Westfield Tp. his wife died, March 16,1877. He is now engaged in the saw-mill business, doing custom work chiefly but also manufactures lumber for the market. He is a good business man, and highly esteemed, and is in politics a Republican  (History of Morrow County and Ohio.  Illustrated.  Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880.  http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Morrow/MorFront.htm ).

DICKESON, ALFRED J., Gambler, son of Wells and Lucinda Dickeson; was born in Monroe township, this county, on the twenty-eighth day of February, 1842. In August, 1862, he married Miss Mary O. Fobes, born in Newcastle, Coshocton county, Ohio, February 13, 1842, daughter of the Rev. D. L. Fobes. They settled in Gambler, where they now reside. They have! three children: Francis H., Luella A. and Maria G.  In 1862 he enlisted in company B, of the Ninety-sixth Ohio volunteer infantry, and served three years and was discharged in 1865, after the close of the war. He was in the Thirteenth army corps. He is a blacksmith by trade, and is carrying on the business in Gambler. He is the partner in the Hart S. Dickeson carriage shops, and has charge of the ironing department. He also gives special attention to horse shoeing, and is a first-class shoer (History of Knox County, Ohio.  Its Past and Present. Compiled by N. N. Hill, Jr.  Illustrated.  Mt Vernon, Ohio.  A. A. Graham &, Co., Publishers 1881. http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Knox/KnoxFile7.htm ).

DISNEY, WILLIAM A., farmer, Milford township, was born in Anne Arundel county, Maryland, February 11, 1813. His parents, William I. and A. Disney race Elliott, came to Ohio with a family of nine children and settled in Miller township, in 1825, where they remained about a year, then moved to Milford, where they both lived and died. Six of their children are living.  The subject of this sketch spent his early life on the farm, assisting his parents. When about eighteen years of age he was apprenticed to learn the trade of blacksmithing, and worked at his trade for a number of years, after which he engaged in farming, and which he yet follows. Mr. Disney's reading has taken a wide range, he is therefore a man of extensive information. He was an ardent advocate of the principles of the Abolition party. In 1836 he cast his vote for James G. Birney, the Abolition candidate for President, and it was the only ballot cast for him in the township. He acted with this party until the forming of the Republican party, when be helped organize that political party, since which time he has acted with it. He married Miss Mary Jane Lampson, October 6, 1836, a daughter of Judson Lampson, a pioneer of Knox county, of whom mention is made elsewhere. She was born October b, 1818. They had four children: Judson L. was a member of company A, Ninety-sixth regiment Ohio volunteer infantry, and died May 24, 1864, at New Orleans, while in the service; Angeline, wife of Charles O. Poland; Louisa R., wife of John R. Poland; Ada, married to John W. Walter (History of Knox County, Ohio.  Its Past and Present. Compiled by N. N. Hill, Jr.  Illustrated.  Mt Vernon, Ohio.  A. A. Graham &, Co., Publishers 1881. http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Knox/KnoxFile7.htm ).

DOWDS WILLIAM B., Monroe township, farmer, son of Elijah W. and Nancy Dowds, nee Wilson, was born in Monroe township, this county, July 4, 1837. He was reared on a farm and has made farming his vocation. In 1859 be married Miss Julia A. Hersh, born in November, 1835, daughter of John and Rebecca Hersh. They settled in Monroe township, remained until in 1863, when they moved to Pike township, this county, where they remained until 1875 or 1876, when he purchased and moved on the farm in Monroe township, where they are now living. They have a family of eight children, two sons and six daughters. He served about thirteen months in the war of 1861, having enlisted August 11, 1862, in company B, Ninety-sixth Ohio volunteer infantry, and served until April 3, 1863, when he was honorably discharged from the service, on account of sickness, and returned home. In 1864 he enlisted in company F, of the One Hundred and Forty-second Ohio volunteer infantry, for one hundred days, served out his time and was discharged, and returned home again (History of Knox County, Ohio.  Its Past and Present. Compiled by N. N. Hill, Jr.  Illustrated.  Mt Vernon, Ohio.  A. A. Graham &, Co., Publishers 1881. http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Knox/KnoxFile7.htm ).

DOTY, HARRISON runs a planing mill in Ashley; was born at Woodbury, Delaware Co., Ohio, Nov. 6, 1840 ; when 14 years old, he became an apprentice of H. L. Cross, at Ashley, Ohio, learning the wagon-maker's trade ; in 1858, he purchased an interest in Lincoln Township, Morrow Co., where he remained until August, 1862, when he enlisted in Co. C, 96th O. V. I, and entered the army of the Mississippi; he was in the battles of Chickasaw Bayou, Arkansas Post ; in 1863, he was placed on detached duty, and given charge of a saw-mill to saw lumber for pontoon bridges for crossing the swamps west of Vicksburg ; he was at the battle of Port Gibson, and helped to construct the floating bridge over Bayou Pear, from the dwelling-houses of Port Gibson, and was at the battles of Champion Hills, Black River Bridge ; the charge of Vicksburg from 11 A. M. to sunset ; he also participated in the siege and capture of that place; at the battle of Grand Chateau he was taken prisoner, and was held fifty-three days; he afterward took part in the capture of Forts Gaines and Morgan, at the mouth of Mobile Bay, and unfurled the first regimental colors in front of the last-named fort ; he was with Gen. Banks up Red River ; his brigade fought in the last engagement of infantry at Whistle Station. In July, 1866, he married Miss Phoebe Benedict, who died in December, 1870, leaving one son. Dec. 21, 1871, he married Miss M. E. Carpenter, and in 1873 moved to Ashley, and engaged in the saw and planning mill business. His parents were of the first pioneers of Delaware. Co. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church (History of Delaware and Ohio.  Illustrated.  Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers 1880 http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Delaware/delindex.htm ).

S. R. Durable, of the firm of George Crawford & Co., proprietors of the Marion Independent, was born in Chambersburg, Franklin Co., Penn., July 23, 1837, of English parentage. His father,. John Dumble, was born near Land's End, Cornwall Co., England, November 30, 1790, died May 9,1862. His mother's maiden name was Martha Barr; she died in 1855, aged forty-four. They came to Marion in 1839. In 1849, his father went to California, when his mother removed to Mount Gilead, Ohio. In 1853, the subject of this sketch entered the office of the Sentinel, then owned by his brother, W. P., to learn printing. In 1854, he returned to Marion, where he completed his apprenticeship with P. Dombaugh in the Mirror office. At the close of his apprenticeship, he hired to work for James Appleton on the Independent American. In 1856, in company with his brother Joseph, he took the paper and changed it to the Marion Eagle. In 1858, he formed a partnership with his brother, W. P., which continued until August 6, 1862, when he entered the army, enlisting in Company E, Ninety-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, as a private; engaged in the skirmish at Chickasaw Bayou near Vicksburg, and in the battle of Arkansas Post January 11, 1863. He was discharged March 17, 1863, and returned to Marion, where, after recruiting his health, he was employed by George Crawford on the Independent until May 2, 1864, when he again enlisted, this time in Company B, One Hundred and Thirty-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and mustered out with the regiment September 11, 1864. From that time he was in the employ of Mr. Crawford until January 10, 1866, when they formed a partnership, as before mentioned.  June 28, 1859, Mr. Dumble was married to Miss Lizzie A. Corn, a native of this county and a daughter of Solomon and Catharine Corn. Their children are Howard L., Marion M., Martin L. and Bessie B., besides one daughter deceased. Mr. Dumble is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and also of the three Masonic bodies in Marion. He has not gained to the extent that many of his fellow business men have, but is comfortably situated. He has done his full share in advancing the various public enterprises of his day, both in money and labor contributed  (History of Marion County, Ohio.  Illustrated.  Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & C0. 1883. http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Marion/History1883/MarionIndex.htm ).

EDGAR, J. K., deceased, Pike township; born in Washington county, Pennsylvania, in 1818, and was married in 1846 to Elenor Chiddister, who was born in Wayne county, Ohio, in 1826. They had five children: Orlando P., born in 1847; William M., in 1848; Auretta J., in 1851; Miranda O., in 1856, deceased; and Frank C., in 1860.  Mr. J. K. Edgar was a soldier in the late war, a member of company B, Ninety-sixth regiment Ohio volunteer infantry, and remained in the service until his health became impaired. While in the war he contracted a disease of which he died at his home in Amity, January 18, 1865, at the age of forty-six. years and six months. He was a brave soldier and a Christian, and was highly respected by all who knew him. He was a member and an exhorter in the Methodist Episcopal church, but afterward joined the Disciple church, and was an official member of that church until his death. His widow, with her son. Frank C., lives in Amity (History of Knox County, Ohio.  Its Past and Present. Compiled by N. N. Hill, Jr.  Illustrated.  Mt Vernon, Ohio.  A. A. Graham &, Co., Publishers 1881. http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Knox/KnoxFile7.htm ).

EDWARDS, DAVID book-keeper, Marysville, is the eldest son of Jesse P. and Abrilla 'Stephens) Edwards, both natives of Bedford County, Penn., who came to Ohio in 1847, and selected a home in Licking County, where they resided until 1861, when they moved and settled in Jerome Township, Union County, where they yet remain. The subject of this sketch was born in Bedford County, Penn., September 16, 1836. He received his primary education in the schools of Clyde, Sandusky County, completing his education at the Ohio Wesleyan University, at Delaware, Ohio, and for two years prior to the Rebellion taught school in Licking County. In the spring of 1861, he further pursued his studies in the National Normal School at Lebanon, and the following year taught school at that place. In the summer of 1862, he came to this city, and in August enlisted as First Sergeant in Company K, Ninety-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He participated in the first engagement against Vicksburg, under Sherman, and at Arkansas Post, January 11, 1863. The following spring he was discharged at Jefferson Barracks, near St. Louis, on account of disability. Returning to peaceful pursuits, he was appointed Assistant Assessor of Internal Revenue, under C. S. Hamilton, and discharged the duties of that office two years, at which time he was appointed Postmaster. In this position he served two years, and resigned. Subsequently he ben became associated as assistant agent of the C., C., C.. and I. R. R., and became General Agent and Express Agent, July 1, 1872. This avocation he followed owed for ten years, and in July, 1881, he engaged as book-keeper for the Butter Tub Factory, in whose employ be is at this time engaged. Mr. Edwards has served on the School Board two terms, and also in the City Council. He ran on the Independent ticket for Clerk, in 1881, and is a citizen well known and highly esteemed. He was married in 1864 to Miss Lucinda, a daughter of Oliver Brooks, a native of Licking County, Ohio. This union has been blessed with four children, three of whom are living, viz.: Dwight B., Orra. H. and Arthur H. Mr. Edwards is a member of the Masonic order, the G. A. R., and connected with the Methodist Episcopal Church. Politically, he is a Republican. (History of Union County, Ohio.  Illustrated.  Chicago: W. H. BEERS & CO., Historical Publishers, 1883 http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Union/Untitle.htm ).

 DAVIS, WILLIAM Z.(Marion Township) (1907) attorney, was born in Loydsville, Belmont County, Ohio, June 10. 1839. His early life. till sixteen years of age, was passed in the villages of Loydsville and Somerton, in his native county in 1855, he went with his father, Dr. B. W. Davis, to live at Osborn, in Greene County, and attended school at, Dayton and Miami City till the removal of his father to Caledonia in 1857. He came to Marion in 1859. and after attending the high school he entered the office of the County Clerk as assistant. While in this situation, he commenced reading law, under the preceptorship of Gen. James H. and H. C. Godman. In 1860, he turned his whole attention to law, and devoted himself assiduously to big studies, excepts while in the three months' service, till February 1862, at which time he was admitted to the bar by the Supreme Court of Ohio. While preparing himself for his profession, Mr. Davis, in response to the first call for troops, in April, 1861. enlisted as a member of Company H, Fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. At the expiration of his term of service, he returned to Marion and resumed his legal studies. August 5, 1862, he again entered the ranks of the army, this time in Company E, Ninety-sixth Regiment. He served in his regiment till seized with a sickness that disabled him from further military duty. He participated in the engagements of Chickasaw Bayou and Arkansas Post, and was honorably discharged at Columbus, Ohio, in March 1863. After recovering from the illness he had contracted in the service, he entered upon the practice of law with Messrs. West & Walker, of Bellefontaine. He had charge of the office of this firm while Judge West was in the State Senate and Mr. Walker was attending to his duties as United States Internal Revenue Assessor. In April 1864, Gen. James H. Godman having been elected Auditor of State, Mr. Davis was admitted to succeed him in the law firm of J. H. & H. C. Godman, which was changed to "Godman & Davis." In succeeding Gen. Godman, Mr. Davis took the place of one of the oldest and most, successful practitioners at the Marion County bar. The law firm of Godman & Davis enjoyed an extensive practice during its existence, which terminated on the removal of Mr. Godman to Delaware in October 1871. Mr. Davis has, since his engagement in the law business, devoted himself exclusively to its pursuits, and has advanced to the front ranks of the bar. He is an honorable, upright man, an excellent lawyer, and has established a large civil practice, extending into all the courts of the State and of the United States. He has frequently been solicited to become a candidate for important offices, and, although being in Senatorial and Congressional Districts that would insure his political success, he has hitherto declined political honors, preferring the profession of law, in which he has acquired a worthy reputation. Mr. Davis is a Republican in politics, and has always taken an active part in the leading campaigns since 1860. December 3, 1868, he celebrated his marriage with Miss Harriet M. Search, daughter of Thomas Search, Jr., of Marion. Their three children are Griselda, Ernestine and Helen L. Mr. and Mrs. Davis are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of Marion.

William Z. Davis stands in the foremost ranks of the Marion Bar, and having devoted himself to his profession, he has secured a large practice and a deservedly high standing. Mr. Davis is a native of Loydsville, Behnont Co., Ohio, where he was burn June 10, 1833. He removed with his father, Dr. B. W. Davis, to Greene County, and received his education at Dayton and Miami City. In 1859, he came to Marion, and while an assistant to the County Clerk, read law under J. H. and H. C. Godman. The following year he devoted his sole attention to law and was admitted to the bar in February, 1862. His studies were interrupted in April, 1861, when he enlisted in Company H, Fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and again August 5, 1862, when he entered Company E, Ninety-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He participated in the battles of Chickasaw Bayou and Arkansas Post, when he was obliged to resign through sickness, being honorably discharged in March, 1863. After recovering from the illness contracted in the army, Mr. Davis entered upon the practice of law with Messrs. West & Walker, of Bellafontaine. In 1864, Gen. Godman having been elected Auditor of State, Mr. Davis was admitted a member of the firm, which became Godman & Davis. The firm of Godman & Davis had an extensive practice until its dissolution in 1871, when Mr. Godman removed to Delaware. Since that time Mr Davis has devoted himself exclusively to building up his present large practice. As a man of honor and uprightness, as well as an able lawyer, Mr. Davis possesses the esteem and confidence of the county (History of Marion County, Ohio.  Illustrated.  Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & C0. 1883. http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Marion/History1883/MarionIndex.htm ).

DURFEE, E. (Marion Township) Assistant Cashier of the Farmers' Bank and a Director in the Huber Manufacturing Company, is a native of Marion, where he was born September 14, 1836. His parents Gardner and Marv (Sweetser) Durfee, were natives of Rhode Island, and N. Y. The former, with his parents, came to Athens County, Ohio, at an early day. He came to Marion prior to 1833, and that year purchased property on South Main Street. In 1835, he married for his second wife Miss Mary Sweetser, whose parents came to Delaware County when she was young. They had four children, two of whom are now living-E., the subject of this sketch, and Eva D., widow of Justus H. Bunker. George B. was a soldier in the Ninety-sixth Regiment Ohio Volunteers. He died of erysipelas fever February 13, 1863, while home on a furlough. Albert died in childhood. Gardner Durfee was a cabinetmaker by trade, and followed it till his death, which occurred in October, .1844. His widow died February 15, 1883, at the age of seventy years. Mr. E. Durfee was reared and educated in Marion. Beginning the cabinet trade at fifteen, he served three years at Mount Blanchard, Hancock Co., Ohio. He followed it, attending school at intervals till he was twenty-two years of age. He clerked for Field & Short, of Plymouth, Ohio, two years, and for John L. Gill & Son, manufacturers, of Columbus, Ohio, for the same length of time. In October 1862, he entered the Farmers' Bank as Teller, and in July 1881, was appointed Assistant Cashier. He was Clerk of the City Council two years, and Secretary of the Marion Building and Savings Association during its existence. He was a partner for a year and a half with E. Huber, and at the organization of the Huber Manufacturing Company he became a Director. June 13, 1861, he was married to Miss Mary A., daughter of Daniel and Ann Short. She was born in Haverhill, Mass., in 1835. Their three children are Grace P., Florence S. and Margaret I. Mrs. Durfee and two eldest daughters are members of the Free-Will Baptist Church (History of Marion County, Ohio.  Illustrated.  Chicago: Leggett, Conaway & C0. 1883. http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Marion/History1883/MarionIndex.htm ).

EVANS, THOMAS L., was a student at Otterbein College before the Civil War.  He graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree in the 1860’s.  Evans entered the war as a Lieutenant in Company K.  During the war Evans was promoted to the rank of Captain in Company C.  His unit was the 96th Ohio Volunteer Infantry.  The 96th OVI was formed in Delaware, Ohio in August 1862.  The 96th OVI was sent to the south to defend Cincinnati, Ohio.  Later in the year the unit was sent to the south marching with General Sherman.  In the spring of 1864 Captain Evans was taken prisoner and sent to Camp Ford in Tyler, Texas.  Later in the year Captain Evans was traded for other prisoners.  One of the major battles that the 96th OVI fought in was that of Vicksburg.  The unit dug rifle pits only a few yards from the Rebel forts.  At the end of the war Captain Evans mustered out of the rest of his unit and moved to Decatur, Illinois (by Benjamin Snedeker,  http://www.otterbein.edu/home/fac/SRHEFTHR/evans.html).  Bibliography: Bartlett, Robert F.  Roster of the Ninety-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, 1862 to 1865.  Columbus, OH: Hann & Adair, 1895.  Dyer, Frederick.  A Compendium of the War Of the Rebellion.  Dayton, OH: Morningside Press, 1979.  Internet. Online. http://www.txarch.org/best/camp-ford/camp2.htm. 02/14/2001 .  Internet. Online. http://www.bgsu.edu/colleges/library/cac/ms0641.html 02/14/2001 .

EWALT, J. M., was born May 7, 1840, in Clinton township, Knox county. After finishing his education he taught school until the opening of the war in 1861. He enlisted in August, 1862, in company A, Ninety-sixth, Ohio volunteer infantry, in which he served about eight months, when he returned home and worked on the farm until 1871, when he was elected to the office of county auditor, and reelected in 1873. In 1875 he took his present position-cashier in the bank  (History of Knox County, Ohio.  Its Past and Present. Compiled by N. N. Hill, Jr.  Illustrated.  Mt Vernon, Ohio.  A. A. Graham &, Co., Publishers 1881. http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Knox/KnoxFile7.htm ).