History of Logan County and Ohio, Part 95

Author: Perrin, William Henry, d. 1892?; Battle, J. H; O.L. Baskin & Co
Publication date: 1880
Publisher: Chicago, O.L. Baskin
Number of Pages: 798


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STANER J. MARSH, merchant; West


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Mansfield; was born in Jefferson Co., Wis., Sept. 1, 1846; is the son of Sumner J. Marsh, who was born in Vermont, and emigrated to Ohio when a young man; being a good me- chanie he located in the growing city of Cleveland, which offered good facilities for willing and efficient workmen; during his so- journ there he formed the acquaintance of Mary R. Wilgus, who resided in Circleville, this State, but had come from Delaware to Ohio with her parents when quite young; they were married and took up their residence in Circleville and remained there nearly two years, then moved to Cleveland. where they lived about four, when they, with their two eldest children, moved to Jefferson Co., Wis., where he carried on his business of "con- tracting and building." until the breaking out of the war; he enlisted April, 1861, in Co. E. 4th Wis. V. 1 .; was discharged for sickness 1863; he re-enlisted Co. K, 18th Wis. V. I., and was wounded at the battle of Altona, Ala., and was sent to State Hospital, Madison, Wis., where he died March 12, 1865; they had seven children-Charles H., Frances .f., Sumner J., William H., Mary M., John R. and Edison IL .; the eklest son enlisted in the late Rebellion, 1861, Co. E, 4th Wis. V. 1., and served one year, when he was discharged on account of sickness, but ere long he ro- enlisted in 38th Wis. V. I., and served until the close of the war. Sumner J. also enlisted January, 1865, Co. Il, 47th Wis. V. 1., and served until August of same year, when he got his discharge and returned to their home in Wisconsin, where he re-engaged in a chair manufactory, and was there until 1879, at which date he abandoned the manufactory of chairs to engage in the mercantile business, and in August of that year he came to West Mansfield, and formed a partnership with J. R. Skidmore; they carry a stock of general merchandise-dry goods. groceries and all staple articles necessary in a country store, under firm name of Skidmore & Marsh. Mr. Marsh was married to Narcissa Ashley, May 11, 1869, in Wisconsin; she was born in Ohio, but had gone to Wisconsin with her father's family when she was about 10 years old; they have two children-S. Jay and baby. His brother, John R., came to this State and mar- ried here, Belle, daughter of Dr. William Ream, and is clerking for the firm of Skid-


more & Marsh. The Marshes are the grand- children of Robert Wilgus, who, with his family, were early settlers in Logan Co.


SOLOMON McCOLLOCH, farmer; P. O., Rushsylvania; was born Nov. 12, 1832, in this county; his grandfather, Samuel McCol- loch, was a native of Virginia, and moved with his family (except a son, John, who re- mained in Virginia) to this county and settled in what is now Monroe Tp. in 1803; the chil- dren were George, Benjamin, William and Jane. Here the family grow up. and William moved into Piqua, where he died; he had one son and one daughter: the former was killed in the late Rebellion. Benjamin never married, and died in 1878, in Crawford Co. George, the eldest (and Solomon's father), is the only survivor of the family; he was born May 1, 1790, in what is now Ohio Co., Va .; he still resides where they settled when the fam- ily came to this county. During his early life his attention was devoted to farming, and when quite young he married, which event was solemnized June 8, 1809, with Nancy,


eldest daughter of George llenry. He was a native of Virginia, and came here with his family of four boys and five girls about 1806. Mr. McColloch's family consisted of eleven children, nine of whom lived to maturity; five of whom are surviving and reside in this county, viz: George, Benjamin, John, Mary J., now Mrs. Marquis, and Solomon. Being a man of considerable ability, and a devoted Christian, he was called as minister to care for the spiritual wants of his people, and was ordained in 1829, a Baptist of the "old school," his first charge being the "Tharp's Run " congregation. Solomon lived with his parents until about 19 years of age, when he entered the store of Patterson & McColloch, at Bellefontaine, as clerk, and remained with them about two years; he then returned to the farm and worked about two years, when he was employed by Riddle & Rutan, of Bellefontaine, to go into Iowa and buy and ship hogs for them direct to New York, which business he followed for one year. After his return he married Julia A. Wonders, Jan. 1, 1857; she was born Oct. 30, 1835, in Cumber- land Co., Pa., but came here with her parents before she was two years old. They have three children-Norah E., Charles E. and Mary J. When they were married he rented


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a farm of his brother, where they lived seven Years, and then moved to what was the Daw- son estate. in April, 1864, and in 1869 they bought 22201 acres of good land, which he is getting in a good state of cultivation. Mr. MeColloch is a member of the Lodge of 1. 0. O. F. No. 516, at West Mansfickl.


JOAB McGEE, farmer; P. O., West Mans- field; was born Nov. 5, 1818, in JJefferson Tp., this county; is the son of William Melice, who came. here from Kentucky, and was par- tieipating in the war of 1812, and admired this part of the country as they were marched over it to the Manmee, and at the close of said war he got his discharge at U'rbana, this state, in 1813; however, he proceeded on to his na- tive state (Kentucky), but still remembered the heavy forests and fertile so J of this locality. Therefore, ho concluded to return, which he did and here married Jane Pope. They settled in the woods, and go along pretty well for that carly time. They had nine children. eight of whom grew to man and womanhood. They remained in the same township where they were married until death called them both away at a good old age-she in November, 18;4, he following about five years after, Joah remained with his parents until about 23 years old; then he married Delilah Wilgus, April 8, 1s1l. She was born May 30, 1822. in the State of D.daware, and came here with her father's family when quite young. After they were married, they made their home on his father's farm for about ten years, and then bought and moved to 90 acres, where they now live, which was in the woods, and without any improvements-not even a road into it. Ile has cleared and improved and added by purchase alt acres more, until he has a very comfortable and well improved farm, which is worked by his two younger sons, who are married and reside on the farm. They had five children, four living- Charles (', Mary J. (now Mrs. Calvin Skidmore). Aaron B., and loabs. Mr. and Mrs. Mc Gre have both been members of the Baptist Church for over thirty two years. In politics, Mr. W.m. M .dies was a life-long Democrat, voting for Jackson. and was firmis attached to that party; but when Henry Clay was the nomince, he then Just slight of the party, and cast his first vote in Oso for him, but then fell into the Demo- cratie ranks again.


DR. J. R. SKIDMORE. physician: West Mansfield. Dr. J. R. Skidmore's grandparents on his father's side were from Virginia, and on his mother's side from New Jersey: his grandfather served in the war of IS12; his father was born in Virginia in 1802; his mother in 1810, in Ohio; her miilen name was Ballinger; they were married in 1821, and were the parents of several children- Samuel B., Rachel (deceased), Joshma R., Eliza (deceased), Hope. Davis, Josephine, James M., Newton T. and Sidney G. Joshua R., the subject of this sketch, was born in Logan Co. in 1832; he is a graduate of Miami College, Cincinnati, O .; he commenced the practice of medicine in 1855 in Union Co. O .; after remaining about four months in that county, he came to Logan. where he h's prav- tired ever since. Ile married Jane Whit- taker, of Logan Co. They are the parents of eight children, only two of whom are living. The names of those living are Ella E. and Horace A. Dr. Skidmore and wife are both members of the Baptist (Free Will) Church. Ile is member of the 1. O. O. F., No. 516; also, an A., F. & A. M .: was a soldier in the civil war, enlisting in the 13th Ohio Battery, being dis- charged after nearly a year's service on account of sickness.


WILLIAM SWISSGOOD. farmer; P. O .. Ridgeway: was born in Franklin Co., Ohio. in 1818, and removed to Login Co., Ohio, in 1846; he was married to Miss Elizabeth Johnson, by whom he had seven children- James, Andrew, Ann Ellen, Rosmah, Linda Myra. Samuel and Elizabeth. Ilis first wife tied in 185%. Mr. Swiss rood was again mar- ried to Emily Korns, by whom he has had nine children-Mary, Fanny, John. Joseph, Jacob, Sarah, Hamilton, Thomas and Robert. Mr. Swissgood's farm consists of a& Bacres of land. over which the hand of improvement has passed, and his seems at one> the home of competence and satisfaction. As a stock- raiser his attention has been more particularly directed to the raising and handling of horses. although he has all the usual appointments of a wel regulated farm.


DENISON STEWART, farmer; P. O., Ridgeway; was born in October, 1820, in Brunswick to., Va., and is the son of John Stewart, who was the son of William Stew. art, who was "free born," and when about 10


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voirs of age ran away from home and on- listed in the Revolution, where he served faithfully until he received a wound on the lett leg, which disabled him for life, for which he received a pension during his life: at his death he was over 90 years of age; and none of his children or grandchildren were ever held in servitude. Denisou mar- ried Susan A. Jackson in Virginia, in the year 1840. She was born in Virginia, April 15, 1822, and was also an exception from the fact that her parents were exempt and neither they or their children were held as slaves, In 1842 Mr. Denison Stewart, his wife and one child emigrated from Virginia and came to Warren Co., O., where they lived three years; thence to Greene Co., where they rented a farm and lived there thirteen years; thence moved to Clinton Co., where he purchased a farm and remained there nine years, and in March, 1867, he came to his present rosi- dence, where he purchased 130 acres of good land and in good agricultural condition; he has accumulated all by hard work and indus- try sice they came to Ohio, as they were not financially strong when they came here. They have ten children living: James D., Mary A., Hattie, Euphemia C., John D., Rossellia, George W., Seth, Samantha G., and Levi; those deceased are: Ruffian and Marie. Although Mr. Stewart never spent a day at school in his life, he is a fair scholar and is much above the average, who had like oppor- tunity of studying; and notwithstanding his poverty forty years ago, he is now one of the wealthiest colored men in this part of the county. He was elected School Director in ('linton Co. and held that office six years, and was elected to a like office in the spring of 18it, which he held with satisfaction three vears. Hle and Mrs. Stewart are members of the Methodist Church. Their eldest daughter joined the Presbyterian and another daughter joined the Baptist Church.


EMANUEL WHITTAKER, physician and surgeon; West Mansfield ; the grandparents of Dr. Emanuel Whittaker are of German de- scent, his grandfather coming from the Pro- vince of Alsace, near the borders of Switzer- land; his name was Henry Rudisill; he was a Revolutionary soldier under Gen. Washington, and was in the battles of Trenton, Brandy-


wine and Germantown; he was a prisoner in the hands of the British the winter they held New York City, but escaped from them the following spring, swimming the North River, and rejoining Washington's forces. Ho mar- ried and settled in Western Pennsylvania; he was the father of six children, Catherine, Lydia, Betsy, Henry, JJacob and Michael. Dr. Whittaker's father, Josinh Whittaker, was born in New Jersey, in 1289, and emigrated to Western Pennsylvania, afterwards remov- ing to Ohio. coming down the Ohio River in a flat-boat to Cincinnati. He enlisted in the war of 1812, and was present at Buffalo when Ft. Erie was blown up, and assisted in driv- ing a drove of hogs from Urbana to Detroit, before llull's surrender. Immediately after his return from the war he was married to Lydia Rudisill, romaming in Clarke Co., O., until about 1836, when he removed to Logan Co., settling on Mill Creek, on a farm pur- chased from Christopher Grubbs; he ex- changed farms with Joseph Skidmore, previ- ous to his death, which occurred in 1864, on Sept. Ist. In his family were twelve child- ren, two of whom died quite young; the names of those living are-Nathaniel. Nancy, Rebecca, Henry, Eleanor, Josiah, Lydia A., Elizabeth, Jane and Emanuel. Dr. Emanuel Whittaker was born in Perry Tp., Logan Co., in 1839; he first appeared on the stage of public action as a teacher, at the age of 19, and taught, in all, thirteen terms; his last cer- tificate from the Board of Examiners of Login Co. being first-class, Ile attended two terms at Hills lale C'o lege, Mich., and was married at the age of 21 to Amanda J. Speese, of Union Co. He enlisted for the war in the 13th O. Battery, afterwards connecting with the 14th O. Battery, after the disbanding of the 13th at Pittsburg Landing; he served nearly four years, enlisting afterwards in the Veteran Corps. He was in the battles of Pittsburg Landing, capture of Corinth, siege and capture of Atlanta, at Nashville, Tenn., and the taking of Mobile, Ala. After the war he studied medicine with S. U. James, of East Liberty, and attended lectures at Miami Col- lege, Cincinnati, and has practiced medicine over since, being accounted a skillful physi- cian and surgeon.


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MONROE TOWNSHIP.


ANDREW BURNSIDE. farmer; P. O., West Liberty; was born Sept. 17. 1805. in Pocahontas. Va .; son of Alexander and Elizabeth (Gillaud) Burnside; his father's name was John. The Burnside family emi- grated west to Ohio in IsIt, locating in Mon- roo Tp .. near the place where Donn Piatt re- sides. Hore the family remained for several years. Alexander, Sr., died at the ripe age of 90. Our subject, being raised up to hard labor, began for himself at the age of 20, having no patrimony or financial aid. Among the first enterprises in which he was engaged was a contract for building the mill-race leading to A. S. Piatt's; also the Williams race. The cutting of the brush and timber, in the first ne bult, lost him money, but in the comple- tion of the second he earned enough money to purchase the land where he now lives, for which he paid $1 per acre. He was the chain- man at the time the original Ludlow road was laid ont. He raised wheat on the Euoch bot- tom, hauling the same to Sandu-ky, for which he received 30 and 40 cents per bushel, sell- ing his com at 10 cents per bushel. At the are of 25 he was married to Anna Ewing, who was born in 1812, in Virginia. In 1>30. he purchased 124 acres of land, where he now raudos. His wife died in November, 1579. The children living are Andrew, Alexander. Samuel, Franklin, Rebecca, Sarah .. and Car- dia. He has 160 acres of land in Kansas: set, since his arrival in this State, he has been a constant resident of Monroe Tp. He is a Democrat of the Jackson type.


WILLIAM 11. BYRD. farmer; P. (., Pickerchown; was born Aug. 25, 189, in Northampton Co., N. C .; his father was Owen Byrd, who married Jennie Manly, and to them seven children have been born. W ham I. bomg the senior member of this number: his parents were both natives of \.it. Carolina, and emigrated to this State in 15;1. during the fall of that year, first leciting on " Bristle Ridge. " in Jefferson Tp .. on the farm where Lommel Watkins now lives, a dat rwand took a seven-year lease of K.


Artis, finally making a purchase of fifty acres, then unimproved, of Walter Dunn, in this township. afterwards adding to il fifty acres more. William Il. Byrd began for bmuseli, at 21, and visited several States. In 1864, he enlisted in the service of the country, was with Sherman's army at the taking of Fort Fisher, and was discharged after one year's service. In 1844, he was married to Eliza Mendenhall, who was born in servitude in Guilford Co. N. C .: she was the daughter of Wiley and Eliza Mendenhall. who were born in bondage. Mr. Mendenhall was born in Randolph Co. N. C .: he was a slave for sixty- five years, and came West to Ohio in 1851. Since 18;4. the father of William has been a resident of West Liberty, and the farm has been in his charge. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.


C. C. COOKSTON, farmer: P. O., West Liberty; was born in Franklin Co., l'a .. March 16, 1822, and emigrated west with his parents in 1835 to Muskingum Co., and came to Logan Co. about the year 1811. At the age of 18 Charles began for himself, worked two years at the carpenter's trade, which, proving distasteful, he turned his attention to farming pursuits. llis parents were Thomas and Mary C. (Staley) Cookston: he was born June 20. 1205, and was a son of Charles Crookston, of English birth. Thomas first settled in Union Tp., afterwards in Mon- roe, where our subject now lives. Upon his first settlement, desiring to lay in a stack of white bread material. he purchased the entire surplus erop of three men, which amounted to ten bushels! Thomas Cookston died March 24, 18:1. and was an upright Christian; his wife died suddenly of apopless, March 13, 1811. For several years Charles (as al ove stated) worked cutting word at 20 cents per condl. At the age of 23 he was married to Margaret Strayer; their nuptials were cele- brated March 18, 1845; she was born 1821 in Berkeley Co., Va., daughter of Nicholas and Rebecca ( Whitenah) Strayer: he was born April 20, 1:02; she, Ang. 4, 1811. Soon


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after Mr. Cookston's marriage he located in Union Co., near where De Graff now stands, which was at that time covered with timber and underbrush. After making several changes, and renting some time, he bought 90 acres of land north of De Graff. where he lived six years; then moving to De Graff, and hving there three years, he purchased 160 acres west of the town, where he resided about six years. In 1864 he went out in the 132d Regiment, Co. F. O. N. G. In 1866 he moved to the homestead where he has since remained; has 113 acres of land and is a suc- cessful farmer. In 18;t he was elected County Commissioner, and was recently re- elected to the same position, which he is now filling with credit to himself' and satisfaction to his constituents. He has live children- .Joseph H .. Mary E., H. Whitenah, William 1 .. and Clifford G. Mr. and Mrs. Cookston are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.


JAMES N. DAVIS, farmer; P. O., West Liberty; was born Aug. 24, 1837, on the farm he now owns. Ils father was George W. Davis, who was born in Fayette Co., Ohio, and was married to Naney Williams, whose pa- rents emigrated from Virginia. George Davis located on this farm about the year 1834. re- maining on the same until his death, which occurred in May, 1861. On Feb. 12, 1860, : 31. on Dec. 22, 1813, he was united in mar- James was married to Elizabeth Ann Wil- liams, who was born in this county, May IL, 1841, and is a daughter of Obadiah and Eliza Williams: Since the marriage of Mr. Davis he has been a constant resident of this town- ship. In 1868, he purchased 90 acres where his father settled, which is farmed in a thor- ough and successful manner. Four children have been born to him-Henry D., George M., Frankie, and Rosanna, who died at the age of 8 years.


MRS. MARGARET FOUST, farmer P. O., Zanesfield; was born in Union Co., Pa., March 26, 1813, the second of a family of twelve children. On Sept. 24, 1829, she was married to Henry Foust, who was born March 22, 1199; one year after their marriage they came West to Summit Co., this State, where they lived until 1839, when they came to this county, locating in Monroe Tp. Mr. and Mrs. Foust began life poor, yet succeeded, by economy and industry, in acquiring a good


home and property; Mr. Foust died April ?, 1819, in his SIst year; thirteen children have been born them, eight sons and five daughters; twelve of the number are now living, and one, Benjamin. deceased; those living are -- lohn, now in Jefferson Tp., Solomon, now in C'ass Co., Mo., Hannah. now Mrs. Dan Shaw- ver, Mary Ann, now Mrs. Wesley Sidosinger, of Monroe Tp., Sarah, now Mrs. Thomas Nichols, of Jefferson Tp., Samuel is in Iro- quois Co., Ill .. George in Jefferson Tp., and Henry in West Liberty, Malenda, now Mrs. Samuel Bishop, Uneinda. now Mrs. Charles Worth, of Monroe Tp., Wilson in Kansas, and James at home. Mrs. Foust has now 214 acres of land; they came west to Ohio in a one-horse wagon, and when they started in life were as poor as " skimmed milk :" when they began keeping house they had three chairs, half a dozen dishes, one bedstead and a few bed-clothes; they never had a looking- glass in the house until 1848. Mr. Foust, during his life, was a member of the Presby- terian Church; Mrs. Foust, since the death of her husband, has remained on the home farm.


MIGAJAH GREEN, farmer and stock- raiser; P. O., Pickereltown; is the youngest son of George R. and Ruth ( Williams) Green, and was born on the homestead farm, where Fabius lives, Jan. 28, 1842. At the age of riage to Mary E. Loveless, born Jan. 2, 1854, in this township, daughter of Sarah (Outland) Loveless, who was a daughter of Josiah and Kosiah (Marmon) Ontland, who were among the early settlers. For a more comprehensive history of the Marmons see biography of Amos P. Marmon. For three years after Micajah was married he lived on the home- stead farm. In the fall of 18:6 he moved to his present place of abode, where he has 32; acres of land, which was formerly known as the Wallace Farm. About one-half of this land lies on the Mackacback Bottom. Ile and his brother. Fabius, are associated to- gether in the fine stock business, keeping pure bloods and graded cattle. Ile has one child, Mandie G., born Aug. 11, 1876.


FABIUS GREEN, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O., Pickereltown; is one of the prominent farmers and stock-raisers in this township; be was born Nov. 30, 1838, in this township, and is the tenth child born to George R. and Rath


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Green; his father was a native of Kentucky, born in Fleming Co., April, 1:98, and came to this State in IS09; Ruth Williams, his wife, was boru in Grayson Co., Va., in 1802: he was a Methodist, and ministered to the people in a local way. vet farming was his chosen occupa- tion: he lived an honorable and upright life; was a conscientious and exemplary Christian, and raised a family who are an honor to any mau, and valuable citizens to any community. He died Sept. A. late, and his wife May i, 18;6. At the age of 23, Fabius was married to llannah E. Worrel, born in Zane Tp., July :, 1844, and is a daughter of Samueland Ant (Jones) Worrel; he was of New Jersey, she of Pennsylvania. Since Mr. Green's marriage he has been a constant resident of the farm. In 1866 he and his brother, Micajah, associated in business together. having between them 12; acres of land, and are dealing in Durham cattle; breeding and growing the same; keep- ing pure blooded stock, and are successful in handling the same, as well as general farmers. He has three children-Benjamin Allen, born March 21, 1864; Gussie, March 17, 1861. and an infant, unnamed, born August, 1880. The Green family are all Republicans.


LANSON GREEN, farmer; P. O., Pick- exeltown; was born on the homestead Oct. 21, 1829; is the third son and fourth childl of Givorge and Ratth (Williams) Green. Linson was 21 years of age at the tin . he left the pa- rental roof. May 26, 1856. he was married to Annaretty Bishop, who was born April 1. 1832, in Burlington Co., N. J., daughter of Thomas and Sabina L. (Schank) Bishop. Mrs. Green was 5 years of age when her pa- rents movel to this county and settled in Zane Tp. She is the third child of a family of eight children six girls and two boys. Her father die 1 Feb. 21. 1851; mather. Jan. 2 1:1. Both were members of the Pintest- ant Methodist Church, of which society Mrs. Green is also a member. Shortly att r Mr. Green's marriage, they moved to ther pres- ent home, formerly owned by one W Hian. and previous to him, Davad Norton was the owner. He first purchased 2 acres, having ny 13; acres of choice land, 0 acres of which lies on the Markahack Bottom, and i. highly productive. Mr. Green is Republi- can in sentiment, has served as Township T'es e fifteen years and been a member of


the Board of Education nine years. He has three sons-George F., born May 1, 185%; Marion, Aug. 15, 1859; H. Brownlow, Der. 11, 1861. The latter is a penman of some note, having taken premiums as such at the county fair. While Mr. Green is not a mem- ber of any church of society, yet he is, never- theless, a strictly moral and upright man, and a worthy and estimable citizen.


BENJAMIN GRIMES farmer and trader: P. O., West Liberty; first saw the hight of day Nov. 15, 183 ;. in the Keystone State; ho was a son of James and Elizabeth Fragley, the former of whom was born Oct. 9, 1269, and the latter March 19, of the same year, and were married May 20, 1-19. They immi- grated to this State about the year 1>34. lo- cating where Mrs. Nancy Cullum resides. There were nine children of the family, B .n- jamin being the sixth in order. James Grimes was a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church. He was for many years in poor health, and he died Ot. 12, 1856, his wife following him Feb. 15. 1864. On March 1. 1557, Benjamin was married to Susanna Ran- del. who was born in this township May s. 1835. She is a daughter of Ere Randel. one of the oldest resulents in the township. Since the marriage of Mr. Grimes he has re- sided on the homestead, consisting of 191 acres. For twenty years past. on account of impaired health, he has been engaged in trading the greater part of his time, yet still carries on his farm. Of four children born to him, but two are living-Rose Anna, born April 3. 1560, and Josephine, June 5, 1868. Celia was born April 23, 1863, and died Nov. B, Iste, the other dying in infancy. Mrs. Grimes is a member of the Methodist Epis- copal Church.




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