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out his interest. He has filled the office of School Director for three years.
E. B. CROW, physician, Ridgeway, was born in Marion County, Ohio, April 30, 1834, and is a son of Philip and Catherine Crow, natives of Maryland. In 1833, his parents moved to Marion County, Ohio, where the father died a few years later, and the widow subsequently re-married and moved to Wyandot County, Ohio. She died there in 1874. The subject of this sketch is the only living member of a family of nine children. He was united in marriage, May 29, 1855, to Isabella, daughter of John Hudson, born in Marion County, Ohio, October 28, 1836. Mr. and Mrs. Crow are the parents of five children, four of whom survive, viz., Victoria, John H., Ella M. and Philip M. The deceased was Callie M., born March 5, 1856, died August 19, 1859. The Doctor engaged in the practice of his profession in 1855, and has since continued it. He was Captain in the Forty-fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry during the rebellion, enlisting in 1862, and was discharged in 1865. He was with Sherman and engaged in numerous battles and skirmishes. On his return from the service, he was elected Mayor of Ridgeway. Was re-elected for five consecutive terms.
AARON R. CURL, farmer, P. O. Mount Victory, was born in Logan County, Ohio, October 11, 1843, and is a son of Elihu and Margaret Curl, the former a native of Virginia, the latter of Logan County, Ohio. His parents were married in Logan County, whence they moved in 1851, com- ing to Mount Victory, where Elihu Curl was engaged in mercantile busi- ness. There were but two houses in the town, one of which was owned by him. He afterward moved to the farm adjoining the present one of our subject, where he died May 13, 1870, having been preceded by his wife October 29, 1869. The subject of this sketch was united in marriage, April 16, 1863, with Rachel, daughter of Conrad and Mary M. Curl. She was born in Logan County, Ohio, August 15, 1841. To this union have been born five children, of whom four are living, viz., Emory and Emma (twins), Joseph H. and Frank. The deceased was Ardella, who died at the age of two months. Mr. Curl pursues farming for his occupation, and owns 120 acres of improved land, the farm having originally consisted of fifty acres. He and his wife are members of the Christian Church.
JOHN DAVIS, merchant, Ridgeway, was born in Muskingum County, Ohio, December 21. 1822, and is a son of Joshua and Margaret Davis. His parents were natives of Harford County, Md., moving to Muskingum Coun- ty, Ohio, in 1822, and remained there until 1860, moving thence to Logan County, where they lived some years. They finally came to Hardin Coun- ty, and resided with our subject. Mr. Davis died in 1875, having been pre- ceded by his wife in 1874. John Davis, our subject, came to Ridgeway, Ohio, in April, 1871, and engaged in the dry goods business for three years, and for four years in keeping a hotel, subsequently opening in the hardware business, which he has since followed. He has a good country patronage. He was united in marriage, September 25, 1845, with Sarah, daughter of Andrew and Jane Pierce, born in Muskingum County, Ohio, July 31, 1819. Her parents are both deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Davis have been born two children-William P. and Margaret J. They have also reared an adopted child, who is now an industrious young man, and one who has a bright future before him. He is a millwright by trade. Mr. Davis is a member of the Masonic order, also of the I. O. O. F. He is one of the present Trustees of Hale Township and a man of honest integrity. He and his family are beloved and respected by all who know them.
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J. M. DILLE, deceased, was born in Richland County, Ohio, Septem- ber 12, 1827. His parents, Abraham and Debra Dille, were natives of Pennsylvania, where they were married, then moving to Ohio. Mrs. Dille died near Mount Victory, Ohio, and Mr. Dille afterward married Mrs. Jones, née Garwood, and the two are now living in Mount Victory. Abra- ham Dille is one of the old pioneers and settlers of Hardin County. The subject of this sketch was a carpenter by trade. He first bought fifty acres of land, which he subsequently sold, purchasing the 135 acres of the farm where the widow and family reside. He also owned, with his son Lafay- ette, a half-interest in a tract of fifty acres. The land is all improved, and under a high state of cultivation. Mr. Dille was married, December 17, 1851, to Nancy A., daughter of James and Mary A. Smith, both deceased. She was born in Logan County, Ohio, July 31, 1833. Her parents moved to Hardin County November 29, 1843, settling near Mount Victory. To Mr. and Mrs. Dille have been born ten children, nine of whom are living, viz., Lafayette W., married, November 5, 1874, to Hattie E. Jones, the latter born November 3, 1854, and died February 8, 1878, the mother of one child-Jennie B .; Clara J., at home; Oakland W., married, December 14, 1882, to Florence Butler; Mary E., wife of William Eddy; J. C. Ree- mont, Henry M., James M., Frank M. and Edith M. The deceased, Alber- etti, was born in 1860 and died October 21, 1862. Mrs. Dille is a member of the Methodist Church. By the decease of Mr. Dille, Hale Township lost a good citizen, and the family a kind husband and a loving parent.
CYRUS DILLE, farmer, P. O. Ridgeway, was born near Mount Victory, Ohio, February 5, 1838. He is a son of Cyrus and Susan Dille, who emigrated to Ohio in 1825, settling in Richland County, coming thence to Hardin County in 1830. Mr. Dille was born in Washington County, Penn., June 6, 1796, and died April 21, 1849. His widow, who still sur- vives, was born in Greene County, Penn., September 29, 1808. Mr. Dille was one of the first settlers of Hale Township, coming when there were not more than ten acres of land cleared. He first bought the whole of the Reese Hill survey, consisting of over 600 acres, for which he paid 50 cents an acre, and at the time of his decease had 100 acres cleared. He was a surveyor and farmer during his life. He was married, on November 11, 1828, and had a family of eleven children, two living, viz., our subject and Susanna Pennock. The subject of this sketch was united in marriage, Au- gust 16, 1862, with Margaret Hibbitts, who was born in Logan County, Ohio, September 26, 1840, and died March 6, 1868. Mr. Dille was again married, July 4, 1876, to Mary A. Williams, a sister of his first wife. She was born in Logan County, Ohio, August 8, 1847, and is a daughter of Elijah and Massa Hibbitts, the former of whom is deceased. During the re- bellion, our subject enlisted, in 1862, in the One Hundred and Twenty- first Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company K, and was mustered out in 1865. He has filled the office of Justice of the Peace in Nebraska for three years, and that of Assessor in Hale Township for two years. He is occupied in farming and owns 1043 acres of land with good farm buildings. He is the father of five children, two by his first marriage, three by the second, of whom four are living, viz., Maud, Harry E., William R. and Minnie K. Ura died at the age of three months.
JAMES EATON, farmer, P. O. Ridgeway, was born in Monroe Coun- ty, Ohio, January 24, 1831, and is a son of Elijah and Jane Eaton. His parents were natives of Lancaster County, Penn., and emigrated to Mon- roe County, Ohio, proceeding to Morgan County, where they remained un-
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til the decease of the mother in 1834. The widower was subsequently united in marriage to Angelina Slay, and removed to Belmont County, Ohio, coming thence to Hardin County, where they are residing in Ridge- way. Elijah Eaton has reached the advanced age of eighty-two years The subject of this sketch was married, in 1851, to Emily, daughter of William B. and Mary Bailey. She was born in Guernsey County, Ohio, in 1829. To Mr. and Mrs. Eaton have been born five children, of whom one survives, Phineas A., who is married to Mary E. Baldwin. The deceased are Arista, Charles, Alberta J. and Alta J. During the war, Mr. Eaton en- listed in the Seventh Ohio Battery, December 7, 1861, and was discharged in August of 1862. He was in the battle of Pittsburg Landing and several minor skirmishes. On his return home, he engaged in mercantile business for some years, but is now occupied in farming. In his youth he learned the blacksmith's trade. He owns fifty-five acres of improved land in Logan County, Ohio, also property in Ridgeway, and has all the comforts of life surrounding him. He has filled several offices in the village with credit to himself and his constituents, and is a man ever anxious to meet all his ob- ligations.
HARVEY B. EDDY, farmer and stock-raiser, P. O. Ridgeway, was born in Hale Township, Hardin County, on the farm where the family now reside, January 1, 1841, and is a son of James and Elizabeth Eddy, who emigrated from their native State, Virginia, coming to Hardin County, Ohio, in 1835, where James Eddy died January 12, 1857, followed by his widow March 26, 1868. They were interred in the cemetery on the farm. Mr. Eddy was one of the old pioneer settlers, and most of the time was en- gaged in farming. The subject of this sketch was united in marriage, Sep- tember 28, 1862, to Amanda A., daughter of Robert and Mary Stephenson. She was born in Logan County, Ohio, September 12, 1842. Her father died September 10. 1881; but her mother is still living. To Mr. and Mrs. Eddy have been born five children, three living-Robert Ferdinand, born July 27, 1863; Stilla M., born August 15, 1872, and Mollie D., born July 15, 1876. The deceased are William A., born January 26, 1867, died Oc- tober 1, 1880, and Charlie R., born January 4, 1870, died October 6, 1880. Mr. Eddy has been generally successful since starting in life. His farm consists of 100 acres of well cultivated land, with good farm buildings, and besides farming is engaged in raising and selling stock. He has filled the office of School Director for two terms.
PHILIP M. FENT, deceased, was born in Fayette County, Ohio, in March, 1835. He was a son of James and Anna Fent, formerly residents of Fayette County, the latter of whom died about 1875, and is still sur- vived by her husband, who is living at an advanced age. The subject of this sketch was united in marriage, May 27, 1858, with Sarah Allen, who was born in Fayette County, Ohio, December 10, 1835. Her parents are both living, and reside in Fayette County. To this union were born eight children, of whom four are living, viz., Eliza B. M., Alice M., Sevilian Josephus and Sarah E. The deceased were all infants. Mr. Fent ac- quired a good education, and pursued farming for his occupation. He owned 103 acres of land, which his widow afterward sold and purchased thirty-two acres, where she is now residing. Mr. Fent and his wife were members of the Methodist Church. He was a successful and industrious business man, and died January 13, 1881. By his demise the family lost a kind parent, and Hale Township an honest, upright citizen.
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LEMUEL HAINES, farmer, P. O. Mount Victory, was born in Union County, Ohio, April 20, 1836. His father, Jonathan Haines, was born in Virginia in 1799, moving to Champaign County, Ohio, when about six years old. His mother, Lucretia Haines, was born in Ross County, Ohio, in 1806. They were married in Champaign County, Ohio, June 16, 1825, and moved to Union County, Ohio, about 1830. In 1855, they removed to Iowa, but only remained until 1857, when they returned to Ohio, coming to Hardin County. Jonathan Haines died at Mount Victory September 2, 1871: the widow survives him, and is still hale and hearty. The subject of this sketch was united in marriage, October 12, 1856, to Miss Sarah J., daughter of William and Jane McCoy, born in Guernsey County, Ohio, March 15, 1835. Her father was a native of Pennsylvania, born in 1810, died in 1872; he moved to Ohio with his parents when but one year old. Her mother was born in Guernsey County, Ohio, in 1814, and died in 1873. To Mr. and Mrs. Haines have been born two children, both deceased. They have raised William H. Wade, who has now been a member of the family since his eleventh year, and is now (1883) twenty years old. Mr. Haines has also taken into the family Pearl Hines, aged five years. During the rebellion, Mr. Haines enlisted in the One Hundred and Twenty-first Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company K, August 12, 1862, and was discharged Sep- tember 24, 1863. He is occupied in farming, and owns fifty-three acres of land, which he has improved and cultivated. He and his wife are mem- bers of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
FREDERICK HARPEL, farmer, P. O. Mount Victory, was born in Carroll County, Ohio, March 20, 1835. His parents, Conrad and Mary Magdalena Harpel, were natives of Pennsylvania, whence they emigrated, settling in Carroll County, Ohio. They remained here for about eight years, moving to Logan County, where Mr. Harpel died June 12, 1870, after which the family came to Hardin County, where Mrs. Harpel died July 8, 1877. The subject of this sketch was married, October 13, 1866, to Miss Margaret, daughter of James and Edith Raley, natives of Pennsyl- vania. She was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, June 9, 1842, and is a member of the Disciple Church. To Mr. and Mrs. Harpel have been born six children, three daughters and three sons, as follows: I. Della, born September 9, 1867; Marley Oren, born October 18. 1869; Jesse Oscar, born June 24, 1871; Mary Edna, born March 28, 1873; Nellie Luetta, born November 28, 1875, and James Orvill, born May 25, 1878. Mr. Har. pel commenced life as a farmer, renting land for about five years, after which he bought seventy-five acres of land of his present farm. The land is well improved and has good farm buildings on it.
NATHANIEL OSCAR HATCHER, deceased, was born in Perry Town- ship, Logan Co., Ohio, November 28, 1842. He was a son of Daniel and H. Hatcher, both natives of Virginia, who first settled in Logan County, Ohio, where Daniel Hatcher died. The widow subsequently came to Har- din County, and lived with our subject until her decease in 1861. The sub- ject of this sketch was married, October 8, 1858, to Elizabeth, daughter of Conrad and May Harpel; she was born in Carroll County, Ohio, March 4, 1832. This union resulted in six children, of whom five are living, viz., John F. (who remains at home and takes care of the farm), Mary J. (wife of John Dunson), George H., Emma L., Harry O. and Elva, an infant (de- ceased). In 1862, Mr. Hatcher volunteered in the One Hundred and Twenty-first Ohio Volunteer Infantry, serving to the close of the war. He, as well as his widow, belonged to the Christian Church. He filled the office
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of Township Trustee for one year. At the time of his demise, he owned 100 acres of land, and left a comfortable home to his family.
Z. M. HIATT, farmer, P. O. Mount Victory, was born in Wayne Coun- ty Ind., August 5, 1827, and is a son of Jesse and Mahala Hiatt, both natives of Virginia. His parents were married in Indiana in 1824, and settled in Logan County, Ohio, where Mr. Hiatt built the first business house in Pickereltown. The latter, who has reached his eighty-second year, still resides there, and was left a widower in 1872. The subject of this sketch came to Hardin County October 28, 1861. He had learned the trade of tanner, and bought the farm in Hale Township, where the family reside, and started a tannery in 1865. The buildings were subsequently destroyed by a tornado, but he has never rebuilt and has since followed farming. He carried on the tanning business for fifteen years. He was married, September 18, 1854, to Josephine, daughter of Thomas and Mary James. She was born in East Liberty, Logan Co., Ohio, October 11, 1832, and died May 19, 1831. To this union were born two children-Wilbur G. and Maryetta. Mr. Hiatt is a member of the Christian Church, and his deceased wife was also a member of that church. He has been a member of the Masonic order for thirty-two years, and has filled the office of Jus- tice of the Peace for three years.
PETER S. HOWE, merchant, Mount Victory, was born in Athens County, Ohio, October 1, 1822, and is a son of Sylvanus and Abigail Howe. His father died in Wyandot County, Ohio, in 1875, having been preceded by his wife in Athens County in 1862. The subject of this sketch was married, in May, 1854, to Rachel P. Owen. She was born in Athens County, Ohio, July 14, 1828. To this union four children have been born -- Albert E., Mary E. (wife of Thomas B. Samson), Abigail K. (wife of C. E. Parry) and Maud. Mr. Howe has been engaged in banking and mer- chandising all his life, and at present owns one of the leading dry goods stores in Mount Victory. He has been a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows for thirty-five years, and has filled the office of Treasurer of Hale Township for twelve years.
S. G. HUMPHREYS, merchant, Mount Victory, was born in Union County, Ohio, October 13, 1829. His parents, Jacob and Margaret Hum- phreys, were natives of Pennsylvania, whence they emigrated, settling in Logan County, Ohio. Mrs. Humphreys died in Union County, Ohio, in Janu- ary,1833, and her husband died while in the service of his country, December 22, 1861. He was First Lieutenant of the Seventeenth Ohio Volunteer Infan- try, Company C, and died in Somerset, Ky. Prior to the war, he had been en- gaged in farming. The subject of this sketch was married, April 7, 1853, to Elizabeth, daughter of Lemuel and Mary A. Titsworth. She was born in Champaign County, Ohio, August 1, 1832. Her father died near West Mansfield, Ohio, but her mother is still living and resides with our subject. Mrs. Humphreys is a member of the Methodist Church. Mr. Humphreys and his wife are the parents of three children-Mary A., wife of A. L. Sullivan; Frank, a practicing physician and holding a position in the Day- ton Asylum, and Macy, at home with his parents. Mr. Humphreys first learned the trade of a wool carder, then followed farming for a time, and is now engaged in mercantile business in Mount Victory, Ohio. He has lived there for twenty-four years, during seventeen of which he has kept a store. He owns a general store and has good patronage. During the rebellion, he engaged in the hundred-day service in the One Hundred and Thirty-fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company H, under Col. Leg. He moved with
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his family to Mount Victory, when the town was in its infancy. He has filled the office of Assessor, Trustee, and is at present in the position of Township Treasurer of Hale Township.
PHILIP G. JOHNSON, farmer, P. O. Mount Victory, was born in Rushsylvania, Logan . Co., Ohio, August 19, 1848. His parents are Henry G. and Martha Johnson, the former a native of Kentucky, the latter of Logan County, Ohio, in which latter place they were married, coming thence to Hardin County, where they are now residents of Buck Township. Both have nearly reached their seventieth year. They are the parents of nine children, four sons and five daughters, viz., Isabella S., Sarilla, Vic- toria, Mary E., Paulina, Jacob R., Robert H., Philip G. and Henry O. The subject of this sketch acquired a good common school education, and for his occupation chose farming. For one year he rented land, and then bought his present farm of fifty-two acres of well-cultivated land. He was married, February 29, 1872, to Rebecca, daughter of Elihu and Hopy Winder. She was born in Hale Township, Hardin County, September 18, 1854. To this union there have been born two children-Mertie M., born February 1, 1873, and Lester A., born February 13, 1875. Mr. Johnson and his wife are members of the Christian Church. Since starting in life, he has been generally successful.
MOSES KENNEDY, farmer, P. O. Mount Victory, was born in Adams County, Penn., October 12, 1822, and is a son of John and Mar- garet Kennedy. His parents emigrated to Ohio in 1838, settling in Wy- andot County. The subject of this sketch was united in marriage, April 28, 1842, with Nancy, daughter of James and Hannah Kendrick, born April 9, 1818. Our subject moved, with his wife and family, to Hale Township in 1844, and settled on the farm he now occupies. The land was then covered with woods, but he cleared a tract, on which he erected a rade cabin, and then proceeded to the erection of a saw mill. He built the mill on Panther Creek, which stream runs through his lands, and ran the mill by water for twenty years, sawing all the lumber needed in the com- munity. A pair of buhrs were attached, which ground all the meal needed. Mr. Kennedy is a millwright by trade, and built his own mill as well as others in the township. He owns 145 acres of land in Hale Town- ship, all well improved, with good farm buildings on same. He has had a family of eleven children, nine of whom are still living. He has passed through all the hardships incident to pioneer life, and his conduct has been such as to gain the respect and confidence of his neighbors and friends. He was nominated and elected County Commissioner, although at the time, on account of sickness, he was unable to canvass and mingle with his friends.
D. H. LEVAN, physician, Mount Victory, was born in Pennsylvania December 27, 1844, and is a son of W. S. and Sarah Levan. His father still resides in Pennsylvania, but his mother died in March of 1859, at the age of thirty-two years. Our subject was united in marriage, in July, 1865, to Fianna, daughter of Martin Sammel, born in August, 1847. The Doctor and his wife moved to Logan County, Ohio, in 1866, and engaged in the practice of his profession for four years, coming thence to Mount Victory, Ohio, where he has since lived. The Doctor owned property in West Mans- field, Ohio, which he sold, and in Mount Victory has built a pleasant, com- fortable home. He also owns property in Ada, Ohio, besides having an interest in the Garwood farm, one of the oldest in Hardin County. Mrs. Levan is a member of the Lutheran Church, and the Doctor belongs to the
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Masonic order. They are the parents of two children-Elwood W. S., born February 8, 1871, and a daughter, who died at an early age. Our subject, since starting in life, has been successful both in his business and as a phy- sician.
WILLIAM E. McCALL, farmer, P. O. Mount Victory, was born in Westmoreland County, Penn., in April of 1826. He is a son of William and Elizabeth McCall, natives of Pennsylvania, who moved to Portage County, Ohio, in April, 1827, remaining there until the decease of our subject's father, in October, 1840. The family removed to Logan County in 1841, where Mrs. McCall departed this life in North Greenfield in 1851. The subject of this sketch came to Hardin County in 1843, residing for awhile with his brother Thomas. He was married, January 2, 1851, to Miss Charlotte, daughter of John C. and Rachel Garwood, both deceased. To this union have been born eight children, of whom five survive, viz., Thomas F., Emma J., Elnora, John and William. Albert, Matilda and Rachel, deceased. Albert died at the age of one year and eight months, from the fall of a gate, being instantly killed; the others died of diph- theria, one week apart, Matilda at the age of six years, and Rachel at three years. Mr. McCall has been engaged in farming all his life, and at the present time owns seventy-two acres of well-improved land, on which the faimly reside. He and his wife are members of the United Brethren Church.
ROBERT McELHENEY, merchant, Ridgeway, was born in Ireland December 29, 1843. He is a son of James and Annie McElheney, who lived and died in Ireland, the former departing this life in 1859, the latter in 1875. Our subject was united in marriage, May 2, 1877, to Miss Cor- rilia A., daughter of Michael E. and Sarah Dugan. She was born in Franklin County, Ohio, February 20, 1855; her father is deceased, but her mother still survives. Mr. and Mrs. McElheney are the parents of three children-Anna, born April 29, 1878; William J., born August 23, 1880, and an unnamed infant, born March . 11, 1883. Mr. McElheney came to America when about seventeen years of age, and engaged as a farm hand. Through his perseverance and energy, he succeeded in accumulating an amount sufficient to engage in mercantile business, and accordingly opened® in Ridgeway, Ohio, in 1873, and has thus continued ever since. He has the oldest established store in the village, and is well patronized by the town and county. He bought his business house in 1879, and since then some town lots, on which he has erected a fine residence. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and has the respect and confi- dence of the community where he resides.
LEMUEL PENNOCK, farmer, P. O. Mount Victory, was born in Stark County, Ohio, September 15, 1842. His parents, Isaac W. and Ann E. Pennock, are both living, and reside in Mount Victory, Ohio. Our sub- ject was married, November 15, 1866, to Miss Susan, daughter of Cyrus and Susan Dille, born in Hale Township, Hardin Co., Ohio, July 22, 1849. Her parents were natives of Pennsylvania. emigrating to Ohio in 1828, coming to Hardin County in 1830, and settling in Hale Township, on the farm where Mrs. Dille and our subject now reside. Mr. Dille was born January 6, 1796, and died April 21, 1849. His widow, who still survives him, was born September 29, 1808. They were married on November 11, 1828. Our subject was, by occupation, an engineer, until 1867, when he took up farming. He inherited sixty acres of land, part of which he has sold, adding some land adjoining, and now owns forty five acres near
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