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sobriquet of "the boy teacher." He early determined to prepare himself for the prac- tice of that profession in which he has at- tained so marked success, and he commenced the study of medicine under the preceptor- ship of Dr. Frankinburg, a prominent and able physician. He finally matriculated at Starling Medical College, in the capital city" of the State, where he completed the pre- scribed course and graduated with high honors, as a member of the class of 1879. He established himself in practice at Colum- bus, immediately after his graduation, and there remained for a period of four years, after which he came to Milford Centre, where he has since devoted himself to pro- fessional work and where he has built up a large and representative practice, being held in the highest esteem in the community, both as a man and a physician. The Doc- tor is an avidious student and keeps con- stantly in touch with the advances made in medical science and surgery.
In politics the Doctor pins his faith to the Republican party, and he has been a most active worker in the local organization of his party, having served as chairman of the county committee, and having wielded no little influence in the party councils. Fraternally he retains a membership in Darby Lodge, No. 636, I. O. O. F., in which he has filled all the chairs, besides having served as District Deputy of the order. He is a devoted member of the Methodist Epis- copal Church and has been closely identified with church, Sunday-school and temperance work for many years. He organized Sun- day-schools and became a teacher in the same while he was still a boy in his 'teens, having also been a superintendent for many years. A man of strongest integrity and of broad sympathies, he has gained the esteem
of the community and the confidence and affection of those to whom he has ministered in the dark hours of sickness and distress.
The marriage of Dr. Wills was celebrated June 6, 1883, when he led to the hymeneal altar Miss Ada Butler, a young lady of cul- ture and true refinement. She was born in Hocking county, Ohio, the daughter of John Butler, now deceased, receiving an excellent education at McConnellsville and Adelphi, this State.
a HARLES D. MILLS, M. D., junior member of the professional firm of White & Mills, of Marysville, Un- ion county, Ohio, stands as one of the representative physicians and surgeons of the county, and a record of the lives of the leading professional men of this section of the Buckeye State would be incomplete were there a failure to direct attention to him whose name forms the caption of this review.
Dr. Mills was born at Logan, Hocking county, Ohio, November 30, 1857, a son of Dr. George B. and Priscilla (Bright) Mills. The father was born in Wayne county, Pennsylvania, his native village being the old town of Lakawaxen, on the Delaware river. He was the son of Isaac Mills, who emigrated from Connecticut to Pennsylvania in an early day. Dr. George B. Mills is a graduate of Starling Medical College, at Co- lumbus, and for many years has been engag- ed in practice in Fairfield county, Ohio, where he still resides, being one of the old- est and most honored physicians of the county and still being called upon to con- tinue his professional work in the commun- ity where his ministrations have so long been appreciated. While he was still a
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mere lad his mother died and after this he was sent to live with an uncle who was en- gaged in farming. Attaining mature years he began his independent career by engaging in railroad construction, ultimately securing the position as superintendent of the work and thus continuing for some time. While thus employed he met and eventually wed- ded Miss Priscilla, daughter of Rev. S. S. Bright, of Hocking county. For many years she continued his faithful helpmate and companion. Subsequent to his mar- riage Dr. Mills began the study of medicine under the preceptorship of the venerable Dr. Hufford, thereafter completing the prescrib- ed course of study at Starling Medical Col- lege, at which he was duly graduated. He began the practice of his profession in Hock- ing county, but soon afterward removed to Dumontville, Fairfield county, where he has ever since maintained his residence. He is a man of marked individuality and force of character, steadfast in his sturdy rectitude, and generous and sympathetic in nature. Naturally strong in his convictions, he has ever been an ardent and active Republican, and during the civil war he served as acting Assistant Surgeon.
He is identified with the Masonic and Odd Fellows' orders. Of his four children we give individual mention as follows: Charles D. is the direct subject of this sketch; Louisa A. and Samuel S. are de- ceased; and Carrie B. is the wife of Rev. William Mather, of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Charles D. Mills was afforded exception- al educational privileges in his youth, at- tending the public schools during his boy- hood days and thereafter entering the Fair- field Union Academy, where he graduated with the Centennial class, in 1876. He
then began teaching school and reading medicine with his father, having determined to gain, as it were, a professional inheri- tance from his honored parent. He matric- ulated at the Medical College of Ohio, in Cincinnati, graduating at this well-known institution in 1880. Of his post-graduate work it may be incidentally noted at this point that, in 1890, he went to Chicago, where he took a special course of study and clinical work touching the nature and treat- ment of chronic diseases, this course being secured under the direction of Professor Pratt, the well-known specialist in the line mentioned.
After his graduation Dr. Mills engaged in practice at Pleasantville, Fairfield coun- ty, where he remained until 1891, having secured a representative patronage. In 1891, he carne to Marysville, and formed a professional partnership with Dr. White, with whom he has since been associated. Their office is located on Court street, op- posite the Presbyterian Church. Dr. Mills has here devoted himself to general practice, is skilled in his profession, keeping pace with advances made in the medical science and thoroughly in touch with the most ap- proved methods of treatment. As a student in his profession he has aimed to excel, and when graduating he received the Professor Connor prize for proficiency in surgical anatomy, coming into competition with a class of 100 aspirants. This fact bears un- equivocal evidence of his labors and prece- dence in that branch of professional acquire- ment. While in practice at Pleasantville he taught the class in physiology at the college there located.
Politically the Doctor is identified with the Republican party, and fraternally with the Free and Accepted Masons and Inde-
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pendent Order of Odd Fellows. In the latter order he is Past Grand and is also a member of the Encampment; in the former he is a member of Palestine Lodge and of Lancaster Chapter, of which last he is Past Master. Socially our subject is also a mem- ber of the Marysville Choral Union, of which he was one of the organizers and in connection with which he gives no little at- tention to musical matters and cultivation.
The marriage of the Doctor was cele- brated at Pleasantville, Ohio, December 14, 1882, when he was united to Miss Ella A., daughter of Captain James and Margaret Stewart, of that place. Dr. and Mrs Mills have had five children: Leora, deceased; Carrie F .; George S., deceased; Mary M. and Clarence D.
Our subject and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of Marysville, the Doctor being a member of the Board of Trustees. The pleasant family home is located on Sixth street.
ILLIAM STALEY, who is suc- cessfully engaged in farming and stock-raising in Parish township, Union county, has the honor of being a native of the Buckeye State. He was born in Greene county on the 17th of October, 1833, and is a son of Samuel and Catherine (Hall) Staley. The father was born September 6, 1800. In his youth he learned the miller's trade, and became the owner of a mill on the Miami river which he operated for a number of years, doing a good business along that line. His death occurred December 23, 1880. His wife, who was born in Maryland, May 6, 1800, survived him about twelve years, and died July 20, 1892, at the very advanced age of 28
ninety-two years. In their family were four children, - Mrs. Fannie Wood, William, Isaac, and Mrs. Sarah Keckly.
In taking up the personal history of Will- iam Staley we present to our readers the life record of one who is both widely and favor- ably known in Paris township. He was reared to manhood under the parental roof, and the work of developing and cultivating land was familiar to him from early boy- hood. To his father he gave the benefit of his services until seventeen years of age, when he went to Marysville, Ohio, and began learning the blacksmith's trade with J. S. Cunningham. He followed that busi- ness for eight years, but at length again turned his attention to agricultural pursuits.
In the meantime, Mr. Staley was married. On the 2 Ist of November, 1855, he wedded Miss Roxy J., daughter of John and Nancy A. Marne, who were prominent and highly respected citizens of Union county. Eight children have been born unto Mr. and Mrs. Staley,-Mrs. Julia B. Turner; Simon L .; Walter H .; Mrs. Hattie Parthamore, who was a popular and successful teacher; George W .; Nettie; Jerry; and Josephine, who is now deceased.
At the time of his marriage, Mr. Staley resumed farming, which he then carried on until 1863. For a short time thereafter he was engaged in the grocery business in Marysville, but he found this occupation did not suit him as well as the one to which he was reared, and came to the farm on which he now resides. Here he owns eighty acres of rich and arable land, and in con- nection with its cultivation he has been ex- tensively engaged in stock-raising, making a specialty of the breeding of Merino sheep, in which undertaking he has prospered. He has a pleasant home, a good barn and
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orchard and well-kept fences, and the Staley farm is numbered among the best in the community.
Mr. and Mrs. Staley hold membership with the Methodist Episcopal Church, and take a deep interest in everything pertaining to its welfare and advancement. They have labored earnestly for its upbuilding, and Mr. Staley is now serving as Superin- tendent of the Sunday-school. In his po- litical views he is a Republican. He filled the office of Assessor, but has never been an aspirant for political honors, preferring to give his entire time and attention to his business interests. His life has been a use- ful one, and his example is worthy of emu- lation.
EORGE PIERSOL, who owns and occupies a fine farm of eighty-five acres in Mill Creek township, Union county, Ohio, is one of the well-known and highly respected men of the county. .
Mr. Piersol was born on a farm in the township in which he now lives, June 24, 1843, son of John Piersol, one of the prom- inent early settlers of the county. John Piersol was a native of Chester county, Pennsylvania, of German ancestry, and by trade was a blacksmith. After coming to Ohio he gave his attention to farming, set- tling on 120 acres of timber land, where he lived and prospered, from time to time add- ing to his landed estate until at the time of his death he was the owner of 800 acres. He was seventy-five years of age at the time of death; his good wife passed away at the age of seventy-four. Her maiden name was Catherine Wesley; she was a daughter of John Wesley, a relative of the eminent di-
vine, and they were married in Berks county, Pennsylvania. Sons and daughters to the number of fourteen were born to them, their names being as follows: Chris- tie Anna; Elijah Wesley, Silas, Evan, Mary, George, Margaret, John, Catherine, Sam- uel, Enoch, Eliza, Elizabeth and Jacob. Only three of this large family have passed away, -Samuel, Eliza and Elizabeth. Wes- ley, Silas and George were among the vol- unteers for service in the Union army when the civil war came on, and bravely did their part toward putting down the rebellion. It was in April, 1864, that George enlisted, and from that time until the close of the war he was on guard duty before Petersburg and Richmond.
George Piersol grew up on his father's farm and received his education in the pub- lic schools. In 1866 he went West to Franklin county, Kansas, where he spent two years in work at the carpenter's trade, and in 1868 settled on the farm on which he has ever since resided. This place is nicely improved with good buildings, orchard, well-cultivated fields, etc., and here he is meeting with the prosperity which his hon- est efforts merit.
Mr. Piersol was married in 1868 to Miss Barbara McCuley, daughter of William and Harriet (Robinson) McCuley. Their happy married life was of short duration, as her untimely death occurred the following year. She left a little daughter, Mary, who is now the wife of H. Hutchison, of Cleveland, Ohio. In 1874 Mr. Piersol married Miss A. C. Robinson, daughter of Dr. Joseph T. and Eliza (Mann) Robinson. By this second marriage he has five children, -Eliza, Wesley, Joseph T., Orvil, and Blanche.
Of Mrs. Piersol's ancestry, be it stated that her father, Dr. Joseph T. Robinson,
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was born in Franklin county, Ohio, son of Asa Robinson; and that Asa Robinson was born in Roxbury, Massachusetts, son of Bartlett Robinson, a native of that State, and a veteran of the Revolutionary war. In 1809 Asa Robinson emigrated to Ohio and located in Franklin county, being at Columbus when the town was laid out. He married Catherine Turney, and they had children as follows: Harriet, Mary, Mar- garet, Bartlett, Joseph, Henry, Asa, Daniel, and Adam, and two that died in infancy. Daniel and Adam died in California in 1849. The father passed away in 1865, at the age of eighty-four, the mother surviving him until she reached the advanced age of ninety-seven years, her death occurring in 1884. Dr. J. T. Robinson and his wife had six children, five of whom are living, namely: Abigail, David, Sarah, Willie, and Mary. His wife died at the age of forty- four years.
Politically Mr. Piersol is Democratic in his views. He has served as a member of the School Board and also as Township Trustee. Personally he is a man of fine physique, is honorable and upright in all his dealings, and by his frank and cordial manner has made himself popular with all who know him. Mrs. Piersol is a member of the Christian Church.
H. HALZMILLER, one of the en- terprising business men of Dela- ware, Ohio, was born and reared in this city and has been identified with it all his life.
Mr. Halzmiller is a son of F. P. and Susannah (Ziegler) Halzmiller, and was born in August, 1858. He is one of a family of three children, his two sisters being Amelia
and Louisa. The former is the wife of William H. Gleckler, of Pierre, South Dakota. Both parents were born and reared in Baden, Germany. They were married in Cincinnati, Ohio. The father learned the trade of baker in his native land, and after locating in Delaware, Ohio, in 1855, entered the employ of M. Miller. A few years later he opened up a business of his own, and successfully ran a bakery for some time. Then he engaged in the grocery busi- ness, which he followed until his death, in 1876, at the age of forty-five years. His widow is still living, having attained her sixty-ninth year.
The subject of our sketch was seventeen years of age when his father died, and, young as he was, he took charge of the grocery and conducted it for his mother un- til he reached his majority. Then he bought the store and ran it a short time longer, after which he sold out. He then, in com- pany with W. S. Parks, purchased the wine establishment of Martin Miller, and together they carried on business for eleven years. In February, 1891, he purchased his part- ner's interest and has since conducted it alone. For nine years he and Mr. Parks conducted an eating house in connection with their wine room. This department of their business was discontinued in 1889.
Mr. Halzmiller has also been connected with various enterprises of a public nature. He and Mr. Parks secured the franchise of the city for putting in an electric-light plant, and established the same. Afterward they formed a stock company and took in some of the leading business men of the town. He was one of a company that started the Odevene Bottling Works in this city. In 1893 he was appointed receiver of the Dela- ware Brewing Ice Company, and the fol-
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lowing year placed the ice plant in opera- tion. He is now running it, turning out some fifteen tons daily. In short, he has taken an active interest in every thing tend- ing to the public good of this city. He is Democratic in his political views and repre- sents his ward in the City Council.
Mr. Halzmiller was married in Delaware, in 1883, to Miss Mary Enright, daughter of Cornelius Enright. Their residence is on South Union street.
J A. SALISBURY, veterinary surgeon, Delaware, Ohio, is a native of Marion county, this State, born October 27, 1847. His parents, Ephraim and Emily (Daggett) Salisbury, were descended from New England ances- tors. When he was five years of age the family came to Delaware county and locat- ed on a farm in Troy township, where the father died in 1868. The mother died in Marion county in 1886.
Dr. Salisbury grew up on his father's farm, spending his winters in attendance at the district schools and later taking a course and graduating in the Delaware high school. After completing his education he turned his attention to buying and selling horses and followed that business for a number of years. Early in life he took up the study of veterinary medicine, which he practiced in connection with his farming and horse dealing, although not a graduate of any school; but in 1888 he entered the New York College of Veterinary Surgeons, where he took a thorough course, and in 1882 he gave up farming altogether and devoted his time to dealing in horses and to the practice of his profession. His practice so increased that, in 1890, he found it necessary to give
his entire attention to it. In 1893 he es- tablished a hospital in Delaware for sick and lame horses, where he can accommodate from six to eight head, and in connection with this hospital he also runs a feed barn. He has met with eminent success in his practice and has gained an enviable reputa- tion as a skilled veterinary surgeon.
The Doctor is a member of the Knights of Pythias, Lenape Lodge, No. 29, and also of the National Union. During the war, although a mere lad in his 'teens, he enlist- ed, in 1864, in Company E, One Hundred and Forty-fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served until he was mustered out, at Washington, in July, 1865. He is a mem- ber of George B. Torrence Post, No. 60, G. A. R.
Dr. Salisbury was married in Delaware, January 27, 1866, to Miss Isabell Durfey. Their pleasant residence is at No. 98 North Sandusky street. Both he and his wife are members of the Presbyterian Church.
Politically the Doctor is a Republican.
UTHER A. WOOD, one of the prosperous and honored farmers of Allen township, Union county, is a native of this county, his birth- place having been the old homestead which has been in the possession of the family since the early pioneer period of the county's history. The date of his birth was De- cember 19, 1851, and his parents were William C. and Maria (McWilliams) Wood. The father, who is now deceased, was a prominent early settler and honored citizen of the county, and the venerable mother is still living, a resident of Milford Centre. They had five children of whom our sub- ject was the third in order of birth.
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Young Luther passed his boyhood days on the paternal farmstead and familiarized himself in a practical way with the duties incidental to clearing and improving the farm, working in both Allen and Jerome townships. His theoretical education was secured in the district schools and has been well re-enforced by his connection with the practical affairs of life. For nine years he operated a threshing machine throughout this section, utilizing steam power for a period of three years. In this line of enter- prise he attained a distinctive popularity and a wide acquaintanceship, and carried on the same successfully until impaired health compelled him to abandon the work.
In 1879 he took up his residence on his present farm, which comprises 190 acres of the prolific alluvial bottom lands of Darby creek, the same being particularly eligible for the raising of cereals and stock, in both of which departments of farm work he has been successful in his operations. He has given particular attention to the raising of pure-bred Galloway short-horn cattle and draft horses, and his discrimination and good judgment have been such as to yield the best of results and consistent financial re- turns. The family residence is a substantial and commodious frame structure, and the place has one of the best barns in this sec- tion of the county.
Mr. Wood has been thrice married, his first union being consummated April 12, 1877, when he wedded Emma P. Irvine, daughter of the late Leckey and Nancy (Maxwell) Irvine, and by this union he had one child, who died in infancy. The death of Mrs. Emma P. Wood occurred January 31, 1884; she was a consistent member of the- Methodist Episcopal Church. March 19, 1885, Mr. Wood was united in marriage
to Sarah A. Spain, daughter of Washington and Sarah Spain, both of whom are now deceased. The only child of this union, William C., died at the age of seven months and sixteen days, and the mother passed into the life eternal April 19, 1886, having been a zealous member of the United Breth- ren Church. Mr. Wood married his present wife April 17, 1887, her maiden name hav- ing been Eliza L. Holycross. She comes from one of the old and honored families of the county, and was here reared and edu- cated. She is a daughter of Pierson F. and Jane S. (Wilson) Holycross, of this town- ship, and is a woman of marked intelligence and refinement. Mr. and Mrs. Wood have two children, namely: Leroy Edson, born August 18, 1888; and Hetty Fern, born April 9, 1891.
In politics our subject casts his franchise with the Republican party, and fraternally he affiliates with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, retaining a membership in Darby Lodge, No. 636, of Milford Centre, and En- campment No. 114, of Marysville. Both he and his estimable wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Milford Centre.
Mr. Wood is one of the representative farmers of this section and is honored for his ability and upright character, enjoying an unmistakable popularity in the com- munity.
J OHN W. JONES, of Radnor, Dela- ware county, Ohio, was born in the township in which he now lives, November 12, 1855, son of William P. and Elizabeth (Thomas) Jones.
William P. Jones was born near Utica, New York, son of John Jones, a native of
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Wales, who came to America about 1832 and engaged in farming. After remaining in New York a short time he came in 1833 to Delaware county, Ohio, and took claim to the 100 acres of land which is now owned and occupied by Robert Rowlands. He continued farming the rest of his life, and died in 1857. His wife's maiden name was Sarah Thomas. They joined the Congrega- tional Church at Utica, and after they came West united with the same church at Rad- nor and were among the leading members here. She survived until 1893 and was eighty-five years old at the time of her death. Their family was composed of five daughters and one son, all of whom, with one exception, reached maturity, married and had families and settled in this vicinity. They are as follows: Sarah J., wife of Thomas Griffiths; Margaret, wife of Thomas Pritchard; Amelia, deceased wife of a Mr. Bagley; Martha M., wife of Robert Row- lands; and William P., father of our sub- ject. William P. Jones was a farmer and a manufacturer of lime, carrying on the latter business on an extensive scale at Radnor. In 1873 he removed to Delaware and re- tired from business and there spent the residue of his life and died. He was a Republican in politics and was a man of high moral worth. His wife was a native of Wales and came to this country with her father when she was four years old. Mr. and Mrs. Jones had an only child, - John W., whose name heads this article.
John W. Jones was reared on his father's farm, and received his early education in the common schools. He then entered the Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware, where he graduated in 1879. After com- pleting his education, he was for three years engaged in farming in Marion county.
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