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S AMUEL B. CHAMBERS, who enjoys the esteem of his fellow-citizens in general, and is the superintendent of a somewhat noted property in Picka- way township, known as the S. H. Ruggles estate, which comprises some 1,650 acres of well-cultivated land, was born in Hocking County, Ohio, March 24, 1865. He is a son of Henry and Mary A. (Hunter) Chambers.
The parents of Mr. Chambers are natives and residents of Hocking County, where Alex- ander Chambers, the grandfather, a native of Pennsylvania, was an early settler. The fam- ily has always been one of thrift and reliability.
Samuel B. Chambers was reared in Hock- ing County and was mainly educated in the public schools at Tarlton. He has always de- voted himself to agriculture and owns 150 acres of land in Pickaway township and 70 acres in Hocking County. From Hocking he went to Fairfield County, where he lived until 1894, when he came to Pickaway County, re- siding for a time in Washington township. After accepting the position of superintendent of the Ruggles estate, in 1897, he removed to Pickaway township. The successful manage- ment of so large a body of land entails much hard work and requires the exercise of constant vigilance and the possession of good judgment. This is one of the largest estates in Pickaway County. It may justly be stated that it is also one of the best managed.
Mr. Chambers was married November 9, 1893, to Sarah J. Gayman, a native of Canal Winchester, Franklin County, Ohio, who is a daughter of Daniel Gayman, late of Franklin County. Mr. and Mrs. Chambers have two bright, interesting sons-Henry Gayman and Daniel Hunter.
Mr. Chambers is an independent thinker and votes according to his own convictions. In all local matters he is found to be liberal minded and public-spirited and enjoys the rep- utation of a first-class citizen. Both he and his wife are members of the Methodist Epis- copal Church at Kingston, in which he is serv- ing on the official board as steward.
ILLIAM L. KRIMMEL, pharma- cist, at Circleville, is one of the reliable and experienced druggists G of this city, one who enjoys to the fullest extent the confidence of his fellow-citizens. He was born in 1861 at Cir- cleville and is a son of the late John J. and Christina (Landenberger) Krimmel.
John J. Krimmel was born in Ebingen, Germany, where he was reared and educated. On February 1, 1843, he was united in mar- riage with Christina Landenberger and 10 years later they emigrated to America. They located at Circleville where Mr. Krimmel es- tablished a brewery and later bought the Glick Brewery, operating both until his death in 1882. His widow survived until 1893. Their children were: Charles F., an attorney at Circleville, who died in Colorado; John L .. who established the drug-store on the corner of Court and Main streets, Circleville, and conducted the same until the time of his death, which occurred suddenly in February, 1905; Albert, who is a farmer in Jackson township; Mary M., who is the wife of Frederick Palm, of Harrison township, and William L.
William L. Krimmel was reared and edu- cated at Circleville and on leaving school en- tered a drug-store to learn the business. On the death of his brother, in association with Frank Hamilton, Mr. Krimmel purchased the drug business formerly conducted by John L. Krimmel and they have continued to conduct the same to the present time.
Mr. Krimmel was married in 1894 to Liz- zie R. Miller, who is a daughter of Charles Miller, of Pickaway County. They have one son-Dudley. Mr. Krimmel is a Democrat,
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has taken an active interest in civic affairs and has served two terms as a member of the City Council. Fraternally he is connected with the Knights of Pythias.
m RS. ELIZA B. WILLIAMS, a well- known resident of Kingston, is the widow of the late James Williams, who died in 1892, on his home farm of 150 acres in Pickaway township, which Mrs. Williams still owns. She was born in Pickaway township, Pickaway County, Ohio, and is a daughter of Benjamin and Elizabeth ( Dreisbach ) Steely.
Mrs. Williams comes of old pioneer stock on both sides of her family. Her great-grand- father, Gabriel Steely, and her grandfather, John Steely, were natives of Virginia and probably both came to Pickaway County among the earliest settlers. Benjamin Steely, father of Mrs. Williams, was a lifelong resi- dent of Pickaway township, where he died No- vember 11, 1899, in his 85th year. Like his father, he was a man of substance, owning large tracts of land and carrying on extensive farming and stock-raising operations. He was prominent in the political and religious life of his neighborhood and was connected with the Odd Fellows lodge at Kingston. The Dreis- bach family, in which he found his estimable wife, also settled early in Pickaway County, coming hither from Pennsylvania. Of their eight children, Mrs. Williams is the sole sur- vivor.
Eliza B. Steely was reared to capable young womanhood in the home of her parents where she resided until her marriage, on October 6, 1868, to the late James Williams. Mr. Wil- liams was born in Pickaway township. Picka- way County, Ohio, June 16, 1840, and was a son of John and Mary (Rice) Williams, the former of whom was born in Pennsylvania and the latter in Pickaway County. The ma- ternal grandfather, James Rice, was an early pioneer in this county. Mrs. Williams has one daughter, Fannie E., who is the wife of Charles E. Baker, a resident of Kingston, and the
mother of two children-Marie E. and James W.
After marriage Mr. and Mrs. Williams set- tled on a farm in Pickaway township and al- most the whole of their married life was spent here, the only period of absence being four and a half years passed in Dickinson County, Kansas. The prudence, wisdom and success with which he managed his affairs, enabled Mr. Williams to accumulate a valuable farm, which, as above stated, was the home of Mrs. Williams until after his decease. She is a member of the Presbyterian Church at Kings- ton and is a welcome addition to the city's pleasant social life.
I RA L. MAY, a well-known resident of Wayne township, is a son of Michael and Mary (Lutz) May, formerly pio- neer residents of Circleville. Mr. May was born in that city March 28, 1854. and lived there until a short time after his graduation from the High School in 1870, when with his mother and sister he removed to the farm which is now his home. His father having died six months previously, Mr. May was thus started, at the age of 16, in the busi- ness of farming and caring for an estate of over 400 acres, which was the property of his mother, inherited by her from her father, Judge Jacob D. Lutz, a wealthy and prominent pio- neer of Pickaway County.
Being an ardent lover of the country, Mr. May studied and mastered every difficulty in his chosen avocation and is considered one of the most successful farmers in the county.
He was reared in the Presbyterian faith, his parents having been members of the Presby- terian Church at Circleville, his father serving as elder at the time of his death. Mr. May is a member of all the Masonic organizations in Circleville and has filled all offices of Scioto Commandery, No. 35, ending with that of emi- nent commander for 1905-06.
He married his second cousin, Ada Jessie Lutz, September 11, 1879. Five sons were born to them, two of whom died in infancy.
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The three remaining are: Lutz. Percy and Leslie. All three were educated in the public schools of Circleville and all three were grad- uated from the High School. They are mem- bers of the various social and other organiza- tions and are well known in Pickaway County.
The two older boys are members of Com- pany F, Fourth Regiment, O. N. G. and are now commanding officers. All are members of the Presbyterian Church. Both Mr. and Mrs. May are descended from Revolutionary stock. The latter is a charter member of Mount Sterling Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. In politics Mr. May is a Republican.
D A. LANE, a representative agricultur- ist of Scioto township, and a member of the board of directors of the Coun- ty Infirmary, resides on his finely im- proved farm of 190 acres. Mr. Lane was born in Scioto township, Pickaway Coun- ty, Ohio, January 29, 1841, and is a son of John Wesley and Sarah ( McCord) Lane.
The parents of Mr. Lane were both natives of Virginia. The father was born in the vicin- ity of Richmond, while the mother was born in Albemarle County. In 1835 they came to Pickaway County, Ohio, where the father be- came a prosperous farmer, reared a large fam- ily and died on his own land. Seven of his children died in infancy; those who reached maturity were: Franklin, Sarah Virginia and John. Monroe. all deceased; Lucy Ann, widow of James Curry, residing in Franklin County, Ohio: James M .. of Canada; and D. A., the subject of this sketch.
D. A. Lane was reared on his father's farm and obtained his education in the log school- houses in its vicinity. With the exception of two years spent in Madison township. Mr. Lane has passed bis whole life in Scioto town- ship and nearly all of this period has been spent in farming and stock-raising. He has met with much success in raising and feeding hogs, having a preference for the Chester White variety, and feeds about 100 a year for the market. For some 12 years he has done an extensive business in selling stock, shipping to
Buffalo, Pittsburg and Philadelphia. His farm is worth a great deal of money, the land being exceedingly valuable and the improvements being of the most substantial character.
In March, 1861, Mr. Lane was married to Mary Wheeler, who is a daughter of Benjamin Wheeler, one of the early settlers of Madison township, where he became a large farmer and man of substance. Mr. and Mrs. Lane have nine living children, as follows: Sarah E., who is the wife of J. L. Martin, a merchant at Commercial Point; George W., who is in business at Ashville; B. L., at home ; John V., in business at Ashville; Charles, a resident of Columbus; D. R. and William, who are in business at Orient; and Mary and Grace, both at home.
As a member of the board of directors of the County Infirmary, Mr. Lane performs many public duties, being a man of principle. He takes an interest in all things pertaining to the welfare of his neighborhood and gives liberal support to home enterprises. He be- longs to the Independent Order of Odd Fel- lows.
OHN WARREN, an esteemed citi- zen of Kingston and a representative agriculturist of Pickaway County, owning jointly with his wife a valu- able farm of 225 acres in Pickaway township, was born November 29, 1848, in Salt Creek township, Pickaway County, Ohio. He is a son of Peter and Anna (Saylor) Warren.
Peter Warren wasa son of Tillman War- ren, a native of Maryland, who came to Pick- away County in 1819. He was one of the pioneers of this section, dying in Salt Creek township about 1852. He was a typical pioneer and had friendly dealings with the Indians.
Peter Warren, father of John Warren, was born in Pickaway County and spent almost the whole of his life in Salt Creek township. Some 16 years previous to his decease, he retired to Kingston. A few years later he returned to Salt Creek township, where his death took place. He married Anna Saylor, a member of another old pioneer family. Her grandfather
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was a gunsmith ; after he came to Ohio he made firearms for the Indians who paid for the same in game and furs. The only surviving chil- dren of Peter Warren and wife are: Elizabeth A .. who is the widow of Hiram Allen, of Salt Creek township, where she still resides, and John, who is the subject of this sketch. Peter Warren was firm in his adherence to the tenets of the Methodist Episcopal Church and he was stanch in advocating the principles of the Republican party.
John Warren was reared on his father's farm and was early taught habits of industry. He was educated in the schools of Salt Creek township and grew to young manhood well informed and capable. From youth he has taken pride in agricultural work and has been a very successful raiser of fine cattle.
On April 16. 1874. Mr. Warren was united in marriage with Clara J. Black, who was born in Pickaway township. Pickaway County, Ohio, and is a daughter of Joseph and Mar- garet A. (Huffman) Black. Her paternal grandfather. Joseph Black, was born in Penn- sylvania and was an early settler in this coun- ty. The maternal great-grandmother of Mr. Warren was a woman of business judgment and enterprise. She was one of the pioneers of this township and it was she who entered 160 acres of land from the government, which Mr. Warren owns.
Mr. and Mrs. Warren have had two chil- dren, viz. : Anna L., living at home, and Clar- ence P., deceased. The family belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church at Whisler.
In addition to the land mentioned, Mr. Warren owns 425 acres in Salt Creek town- ship. For many years he was actively engaged in farming, but in the fall of 1899 he removed with his family to Kingston. Politically he is a Republican.
S AMUEL LINDSEY, who since 1897 has been an esteemed resident of Circleville, has been engaged in teach- ing school since 1874 with the ex- ception of 10 years when he followed agricultural pursuits exclusively. His work as a teacher has been in Hocking and Pickaway
counties. He removed to the latter county 21 years ago and is one of its best known citizens.
The parents of the subject of this sketch, William and Susan ( Creiglow) Lindsey, still reside on the farm in Hocking County, Ohio, where their son Samuel was born December 21, 1853. They are natives of Hocking Coun- ty, which was formerly included in Fairfield County. They had seven children as follows: Mary Jane, who died in young womanhood; Samuel; Nelson, who is a resident of Scioto township. Pickaway County ; John Allen, who lives in Muhlenberg township, Pickaway Coun- ty: W. S., who makes his home with his par- ents: Clementine, deceased, who was the wife of Simon Steel. of South Perry, Ohio; and Bertha E., wife of Charles Krafthefer, of Salt Creek township. Pickaway County.
Samuel Lindsey was reared in Hocking County and there received his early education. Subsequently he attended the normal school at Logan, Ohio, and just before reaching his ma- jority began teaching. This profession he fol- lowed continuously for 16 years until 1890, then for 10 years operated a fine farm in Muhlenberg township, which he still owns and on which he erected in 1905, the first cement- block house in this part of the country. He re- moved to Pickaway County from Hocking County on April 7. 1885. Twelve years later he became a resident of Circleville and pur- chased a fine location on Park place where he erected what is recognized to be one of the handsomst homes in the city.
On April 22, 1875. at South Perry, Ohio, Mr. Lindsey was married to Amelia A. New- lon, daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Feagan) Newlon, natives of Virginia, who after their marriage moved to Ohio in 1850, settling in Morgan County, where Mrs. Lind- sey was born. Later Mr. and Mrs. Newlon moved to Hocking County and there the former died in 1859; the latter survived until December, 1903, dying at her home in Circle- ville. Mr. and Mrs. Newlon had four chil- dren, namely : Samantha, deceased, who was the wife of John Steele, of Pickaway County ; Frances; Amelia A. (Mrs. Lindsey) and John, who died aged three years. Two daughters and a son have been born to Mr. and Mrs.
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Lindsey. William Lewis, the son, who was born March 7, 1878. and died January 12, 1893. was a prime favorite with all he came in contact. Both daughters are living. The elder, Fleta Nell, on April 11, 1895, became the wife of C. M. Beatty, who operates an ex- tensive farm of 400 acres in Muhlenberg town- ship. being chiefly engaged in the raising of fine thoroughbred stock. Ada May, the younger daughter, is a graduate of Circleville High School, class of 1902.
Mr. Lindsey is an active supporter of the Republican party and a popular one, as was shown in the campaign of 1903 when he ran far ahead of his ticket as a candidate for State Representative. The family belong to the First Presbyterian Church of Circleville.
SAAC LUDWIG, a venerable and highly esteemed resident of Pickaway town- ship, where he engaged in agricultural pursuits through many years of active life, owns a finely cultivated farm of 131 acres not far distant from Circleville. Mr. Ludwig was born September 21, 1834, and is a son of Jacob and Evaline ( Morris) Ludwig. The Ludwigs, a family of German extraction, came to Ohio from Pennsylvania and Daniel Ludwig, the grandfather of Isaac. was an early settler in Circleville township, his old farm being now the property of our subject's brother, David S. Ludwig.
Jacob Ludwig was born in Pennsylvania and was brought by his parents to Pickaway County, where his father died when Jacob was 14 years of age. His whole life was devoted to agricultural pursuits. Jacob Ludwig died in 1881. He was one of the men of standing in his township. honest, upright and indus- trious, and enjoyed universal esteem. He left the homestead to his descendants after develop- ing it into a fine, productive farm. His father built the first brick farm house in Pickaway County.
Isaac Ludwig was reared to man's estate in Circleville township and attended the best schools afforded in his neighborhood. He was
reared a farmer but when the Civil War broke out he proved that he could also be a soldier. With the Army of the Cumberland, as a mem- ber of Company F. 90th Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf .. he served faithfully through 16 months and during this period he participated in the battle of Stone River and a number of lesser en- gagements, and was one of those who passed safely through the terrible battle of Chicka- mauga. Upon his return from the army he resumed farming.
On February 1. 1881. Mr. Ludwig was married to Charity M. Betz, who was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, August 28, 1863, and is a daughter of Daniel and Sarah ( Root) Betz. The father of Mrs. Ludwig was born in Pennsylvania and her mother in Pickaway County, Ohio. Mr. Betz came to this county in boyhood and was reared on a pioneer farm. Of. the family of seven children born to Isaac Ludwig and wife, the survivors are : Cora E., M. Myrtle, John I. and T. Mildred, all living at home.
OHN M. DICK, a representative citizen and successful farmer of Perry town- ship, is a member of one of the old and honorable families of this section. He was born on the old Dick farm in Perry township, on January 13, 1854, and is a son of Thomas and Zilpha ( McIntyre) Dick.
The Dick family was established in Perry township, Pickaway County, Ohio, by Jacob Dick, the grandfather of John M., who came here from Virginia as early as 1812. He spent the rest of his life here, mainly engaged in agricultural pursuits. He married Sarah Mc- Intyre and they had three sons and five daugh- ters. viz. : Charles and Nathan, who resided in Perry township; Thomas, father of our sub- ject ; Mrs. Sarah Crabb; Mrs. Ruth Rickey ; Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas; Mrs. Roxanna Stim- son ; and Mrs. Jensey Rickey.
Thomas Dick was born in Perry township on the farm adjoining the one on which his son Milton now resides, and there passed the whole of his life engaged in farming and stock-
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raising. He died aged 51 years. He married Zilpha J. Mclntyre, who was a daughter of John McIntyre, who formerly lived near Ur- bana and also near Waterloo. They had eight children, as follows: L. J., who lives in Fay- ette County : Ruth Jane, who married Jesse Wood and lives at Columbus; Milton T., who resides in Perry township; Ann Elizabeth, who married Peter Stookey and lives at Frankfort, Ohio; Sarah E., who resides on the home farm; Jerushia Etna, who is the widow of Spencer Wilkins, of New Holland; John M., the sub- ject of this sketch; and Josia, deceased, who was the wife of John A. Davis.
John M. Dick was reared on the home farm and was educated in the local schools. He re- mained on the home farm until about 1886, when he came to his present place which was known as the old Samuel Hughes farm. Mr. Dick is a practical farmer and is counted with the township's most successful ones. He car- ries on a general agricultural line, does a little dairying and raises some excellent stock.
Mr. Dick married Sarah E. Bennett, who was born in Perry township and is a daugh- ter of John W. and Joanna ( Kearney) Ben- nett, and a granddaughter of John Bennett, who came to Ohio from Delaware and settled on the Pickaway and Ross County line, about 1799. The children of John Bennett were: Kendall, who lived and died in Monroe town- ship: William, who lives at Muncie, Indiana; Samuel, who died in Monrce township; Mrs. Elizabeth Rosebome, deceased; Mrs. Jane Grimes. deceased; Mrs. Nancy Pennewell; Mrs. Mary Timmons; and John . W.
John W. Bennett lived in Pickaway County all his life and died in Perry township on September 20, 1902. He married Joanna Kearney, who was born in Canada, a daugh- ter of John Kearney. She died in 1885. They had six children, viz .: Sarah Elizabeth, who married John M. Dick : Milton; William, de- ceased ; Flora, wife of Abner Bryant; Joseph, a farmer in Perry township; and a babe that died in infancy.
Mr. and Mrs. Dick have four children, viz. : John T., who lives at home; Hallie J., who married Frank Thatcher, has one daughter,
Pauline, and lives at Columbus; Grace; and Blanche.
In politics Mr. Dick is a Democrat but takes little interest beyond casting his vote as be- comes a good citizen, in support of the princi- ples he believes in. Fraternally he is connected with the Masonic and Knights of Pythias lodges at New Holland.
€ BENEZER S. DAVIS. The town of Williamsport has reason to remember with gratitude and to recall with re- spect the late Ebenezer Davis, who for years was one of its most honored and useful citizens. Mr. Davis was born Septem- ber 10. 1808, on the bank of the Potomac, in the village of Westernport. Virginia.
In 1813 Mr. Davis accompanied his parents to what was then the wilderness of Pickaway County, Ohio, his father settling down to pioneer life on the farm which is now known as the W. I. Wood farm and home, in Deer Creek township. The family consisted of four daugh- ters and six sons, Ebenezer being the youngest son and third youngest of the family. He sur- vived them all, his death taking place in 1894. His boyhood and youth were passed among conditions long since relegated to the past- the primitive living, the hardships and priva- tions, the lack of educational and social ad- vantages. When 18 years of age he secured work at $9 a month, digging through the bluffs near Westfall. on the Ohio Canal. He learned the cabinetmaker's trade and for a number of years worked at this, in the days before the establishment of great furniture factories. Among the treasured and still use- ful articles to be found all over Pickaway Coun- ty. 'are bedsteads, bureaus, spinning-wheels, warping bars, and various other articles which were fashioned by his skilled hands.
For 43 years Ebenezer Davis was post- master at Williamsport. During his earlier incumbency the mail was carried by stage coach from Circleville to Washington Court House. In 1841 he was elected justice of the peace and during his many years in office mar-
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MRS. MARY H. CORROR.
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ried 45 couples and adjusted more local dif- ferences peaceably than any other official in the county. He was a leader in every' enterprise looking to the advancement of Williamsport, in which village of four houses his parents set- tled in 1819, and scarcely any early movement of importance or business enlargement were completed without his advice and cooperation. It was Mr. Davis who first secured the petition to have the town incorporated. This first peti- tion, however, was destroyed because it would have taken in the distillery that then stood where a mill was later built. A second peti- tion was prepared, which excluded the dis- tillery. In his day the temperance movement was one of the important issues before the country. Mr. Davis belonged to the Sons of Temperance and also organized the Cadets of Temperance in Williamsport.
On April 26, 1830, Mr. Davis was mar- ried to Sedanay McFarland, and they had four children, the two survivors being : William B., of Williamsport; and Milard W., of Iowa City, Iowa.
Politically Mr. Davis was a stanch Republi- can. For a number of years he was treasurer of Williamsport and Deer Creek township, was school director and councilman and was also treasurer of a savings bank. He was noted for his integrity. During the Civil War he issued script to the amount of $300, for the convenience of making change, and every cent of this was redeemed. In February, 1830, he united with the Christian Church and continued in good standing as long as he lived. During the early struggles of the local church, he as- sumed a large part of its financial obligations. Had Mr. Davis entertained some of the modern kind of financial views he would have died a very wealthy man, but his money was honestly earned and was lavishly given to others less fortunate or provident, his faith in human na- ture making him believe that those who bene- fited by his bounty would surely repay when they could. That this was not the case was shown when, among his papers, after his de- cease, were found notes for over $20,000 which were outlawed by the passage of time, no at- tempt having ever been made to collect them.
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