ERATTA:
Hezikiah Brown was omitted, in the war of 1812.

BY JOSEPH DURHAM.

     Marion Township is level, and the soil rich and fertile.  The timber is of various kinds - hickory, oak, elm, ash, and walnut.  It is well watered with the head branches of North Fork Paint, Cumpton creek, Nip creek, George's run, Glaze's run, Myers' run, and Gordon run.
     The following are the township officers for 1872:  Justice of the peace, William Strope; trustees, A. S. Thompson, Jackson Popejoy,  William Strope; treasurer, A. C. Lindsey; clerk, James V. Cutright; assessor, William Strope; constable, S. S. See; supervisors, J. V. Cutright, Jonathan Chaffin, and John Jefferson; commissioner, William Clark a man of firmness and influence, a large land holder and dealer in stock, &c.; a man of benevolence and integrity.

BY ADAM GLAZE.

     George Glaze emigrated from Berks County, Pennsylvania, to Pendleton County, Virginia, and thence to Ross County, Ohio, in 1816, and thence to Union Township, Fayette County, in 1817.  Mr. Glaze was the father of thirteen children, viz:  Catherine, Mary, Jacob, Rebecca, Benjamin, George, Solomon, Elizabeth, Adam, John, Molly, Christopher, and Sarah.  Geo. Glaze, the subject of this article, married Miss Catharine Turnipseed, daughter of the late John Turnipseed, who served as a soldier during the war of the revolution, under Major General Israel Putnam; he was in the bloody engagements at Bunker Hill and Grant's Hill, Monmouth, Brandywine, Lexington, Saratoga, and Cowpens, and witnesses the surrender of the British army, under General Cornwallis, to the old General At the battle of Bunker Hill he received two flesh wounds.  He died at a ripe old age, and was buried with the honors of war.  George Glaze was, at the close of the war, enrolled in its service, and received an honorable discharge.  He bequeathed to his children a large legacy of land as an inheritance.  He lived and died an honest man about 1849.

BY J. C. GLAZE p. 108

     Benjamin Glaze emigrated with his father's family to Ohio in 1816, and settled near Bloomingburg, then Ross, but now Fayette County.  The whole surface of the country was an unbroken wilderness, occupied by Indians and wild game.  He lived with his father until he was of age.  In 1826, at the age of 26, he married Miss Sarah Core; he moved to Twin Township, Ross County, in 1828, and lived on Mr. Core's farm two years; in 1830 he removed to Fayette County, and settled on his land on Cumpton creek, where he lived until he died in 1864, aged 59.  His wife died in 1862, only two years between their age, aged 58 years and 11 months.  Mr. Glaze's occupation was a farmer; having been an early emigrant, he had to clear and improve his land, on which he built one of the best houses in the township.  He was the father and founder of the first United Brethren Church in the township; his house was the preacher's home; his liberality was proverbial; he was in the majority for erecting one of the first churches in the township.  Benjamin Glaze, during his life, held several important township trusts.  A man of influence.  In religion, a United Brethren.  His family were John C., Solomon, Benjamin, Isaac, and Catharine.  Solomon and Benjamin are dead.  John C. Glaze is living on his well improved farm on Glaze run; during his life thus far he has held several township offices; he possesses a quiet disposition, and is a member of the C. U. Church.  He is a large grower of fine McGee hogs.  Mr. Glaze married Miss Mary Smith January 19th, 1853, by whom he had three sons, Jesse, Edward, and Charles.  Isaac Glaze is a resident of the township.  He married Miss Martha Durham, by whom he had three children, Benjamin F., Alpheus B., and Henry.  Esquire Glaze has held several township office, viz.: justice, land appraiser, assessor, &c.  He was the candidate of his party for sheriff in 1870.  He is a man of tact, note and influence.  Catharine Glaze married A. C. Lindsey, by whom she had three children, Dora, Cora, and Sarah.
     Henry and Chrisley Core, sons of John Core, emigrated from Ross County to Marion Township.  they served in the war of 1812.  Henry was a Sergeant-Major on Col. McDonald's staff during the war.  Chrisley married Catharine Glaze, daughter of George Glaze.  Henry was brother to Mrs. Benjamin Glaze; by occupation a farmer.
     David Turnipseed, early settler, emigrated from Virginia, and settled on Cumpton creek.  He married Catharine Core, by whom he had the following children: Solomon, William, John, Eliza, and Mary; all moved West.  David died on his farm; during his life he was a justice, trustee, &c.  His wife is dead.  He was a useful citizen, kind and benevolent.
     Rev. Benjamin Adamson emigrated to the township at an early day; he was a farmer and mechanic, and would work during the week and preach on Sunday.  He was the first pioneer preacher in the township; a regular Baptist.  He finally sold out, moved West, and died.
     Colonel Sharp was an early settler in Fayette County; farmer and distiller.  During his life was Colonel of a militia regiment in the war of 1812.  William Duckel emigrated early from Virginia to Fayette; occupation, farmer.  Jacob Hinkle emigrated early; was a farmer and trader.  Sold his farm, and moved West, and there he died.  William Strope was an early settler in the township; by occupation a farmer.  He has held the office of township justice for twenty-five years to entire satisfaction; he now holds the offices of justice, assessor, and trustee.  Personally, Esquire Strope has many warm friends, even among his political opponents.  Joseph Adamson an early settler, a farmer, and raised a large family; he moved West and died.  Higgins Armstrong, a farmer and early pioneer, held several important township trusts; he moved to Iowa and died.  Daniel Grubs emigrated from Virginia to Kentucky, thence to Ohio in 1812, during the last war with England; he settled in Marion Township, on Glaze's run.  He was a noted hunter, killing panthers, bears, wolves, elk, deer, and other game in proportion; his hunting marks are yet visible on many of the trees of Marion Township.  G. C. Gamble is now the owner of his farm.  He has one son, Stephen, living in Washington C. H.; a good citizen, much respected, and a member of the M. E. Church.  Jesse, James, and John Grub, his children, are dead.

BY B. DURHAM p. 110

     Organization first township officers, 1840: justices, Amer Loyd, George Mantle; clerk, Wm. S. Williams; treasurer, Smith Chaffin; trustees, Benjamin Glaze, Jacob Rhodes, and Ralph Durham; constables, Jacob Troxwell and George Holland; overseers of the poor, Able Loyd and John P. Blue; fence viewers, John Rhodes and Jerry Luse.
     John Durham emigrated to Ohio from Virginia in 1816, and settled on the waters of Deer creek.  His family were Ralph, Jeremiah, Elizabeth, Dennis, Joel, Permelia, Mary, and Sebina.  Mr. Durham was a soldier in the revolution, as fifer, was taken prisoner, put on a British ship of war, sent to sea, and was not exchanged until peace was declared; inn 1812 he served as fifer.  By occupation a farmer; born April 13th, 1760, and died in 1852; his wife, Mary, was born 1771, and died in 1046.  Ralph Durham was born in 1794.  He came with the family to Marion Township in 1835.  His family are Elizabeth, his wife, born 1793, Harris W., John, and Nancy A.  Mr. Durham has served his township since its organization in several important offices.  His age is now 78; he yet works his own farm, reaps his wheat, &c.
     Rev. Thomas Thompson was an early settler on Cumpton creek, from Delaware.  Moses Thompson, his father; emigrated from England in 1720 to Delaware, where he purchased a large tract of land.  He served as a soldier during the war of 1776, under Washington.  His sons, John, Moses, Jesse, Thomas, and Joshua, emigrated to Ohio in 1805.  Thomas  settled as above stated; he was married three times during his life; by his first wife he had two children, Thomas, Jr., and Nancy.  Mr. Thompson was in religion a Methodist minister, and preached forty-five years.  His wife was born 1768, died in 1820; Rev. Thomas Thompson was born in 1771, and died in 1847.  Thomas, Jr., is the possessor of part of the largest mansion in the township.  Mr. Thompson has six children living, David, Lizzie, John, Aden, Charlotte, Sarah, Jefferson, and Wesley; David and Lizzie are dead.  He is the father of seventeen grandchildren.  A. S. Thompson, son of Thomas Thompson, Jr., lives on Cumpton creek; he is the contractor on the new turnpike from Washington to Waterloo; he is a useful man, and of good business qualifications.
     Samuel Coover was an early settler, emigrated from Virginia to Marion Township; was the first tailor.  Having some means and land being cheap, he entered into land speculation; he also lent money to the early pioneers, enabling many to obtain homes; indeed, he was a useful man in his day.  Before his death he accumulated a large fortune.  He was a married man, but never had relatives.  His property was divided among his children at his demise.
     Joseph Britton, an early pioneer, emigrated from Virginia and settled on the North Fork Pain creek; a farmer; held the office of trustee several years; a good man; he died in 1866, leaving a small family to mourn his loss.
     Jonathan Bryan was an early settler on Paint creek; he was a large farmer and stock raiser, and an excellent citizen, much respected.  His widow still lives, in advanced age, on the old farm; they had six children.
     Jonathan Shepherd was an early pioneer on Cumpton creek; and was the first Methodist in Marion Township; his house was the asylum of the preachers and weary travelers.  He was a man of great benevolence; his place in society can never be filled.  He had but one daughter, Smith C. Taffin, wife of Mr. Taffin, widely known as a large and successful cattle dealer.
     Joseph Harper was an early settler in Fayette County; he emigrated from Delaware; farmer and stock raiser by occupation; still living at an advanced age.
     Amos Hankins, an early pioneer, held the office of justice several terms; farmer, and a good, quiet citizen.
     Horatio Walker was an early pioneer; a farmer and grazer.
     Thomas Walker, an early settler, a farmer by occupation; held several trusts of honor.
     John A. Fulton, a great land-holder and speculator; he died in Ross County.
     Daniel Simpson, an early settler, a farmer; was in the war of 1812.
     Jacob and John Rhodes, early settlers; first blacksmiths in Marion Township.,

BY KATE CARDER p. 112

     Sanford Carder emigrated to the Scioto Valley from Virginia in 1800.  He was a soldier during the revolutionary war; he drew a pension during his life; he lived to the advanced age of 100.  His family record is Armstead, Sarah, Tillie, Nancy, Becky, Sanford, Peter, Polly, Jacob, Samuel.  Armstead was a hotel-keeper in New Holland before he died.   Sanford moved to Iowa and died.  Peter was the owner of the homestead, on which he lived forty-four years, and died without issue.  His wife still occupies the old mansion.  In his will he bequeathed 516 acres to the County Infirmary, which cost $35,000 in 1863, and which entitles him to the honor of the name of Carder Infirmary.  He died in 1863.
     Peter Mouser emigrated from Virginia to the wilderness in 1798, when the whole country was full of Indians, panthers, bears, wolves, deer, and other game.  He served in the war of 1812.  He was a large land-holder and cattle merchant.  His family record was John, Eliza, Jacob, William, Kate, Mary. 
     John Timmons, early pioneer, was a large land-holder and wealthy.  He took a notion that he must confine himself in bed, which he did for thirty years, and then expired.
     Robert Fulton, first school teacher.
     Philip Blue was an early settler between the waters of Cumpton and Paint creeks.  By occupation a blacksmith, and he opened the first blacksmith shop in the township; he also farmed some.  His brother, John P. Blue, opened tavern in Washington.  They all moved West.
     Wm. S. Williams was an early settler on Cumpton creek. A farmer, and a man of talents and publicity.  He served in several township offices, and was Captain of Militia.  He exerted a wide-spread influence in the vicinity, and whose opinion of men and things was generally believed to be correct.
     Calvin Williams was a brother of Wm. S. Williams.  He was quite a sportsman, kept fast horse and trained hounds; was a jovial fellow.
     Thomas Wood was an early pioneer to Fayette County from Virginia, and settled on the fertile soil of Cumpton and Paint creeks.  He raised a large family, two of whom are living in the township, and the balance are either dead or moved West.
     Able Loyd was an early pioneer to Cumpton.  He was a farmer by occupation.  He was a Methodist, and built the first log church in the township; he was devoted to his religion, and was zealous in his Master's work.  The old church is yet standing as a monument of his beneficence.  The remains of himself, wife, and part of the family, are buried near the chapel, on his farm.
     John Johnson was an early settler on Cumpton creek; like a majority of the early pioneers, he was poor but honest; but by industry, frugality, and economy, he has become wealthy.  He is a noted stock dealer, especially in horses; he has subdued and made tractable more horses than any man in the township.  He and his wife are still living at the old homestead, joyous and happy, and universally respected.
     Henry Lowderman, an early settler on Cumpton creek, a farmer, attends to his own business, and is seldom from home.  Duncard in religion, and proverbial for his honesty; he and his wife are still living.
     Clement Barker, farmer, moved West.  Ichobod Hinkle, farmer and carpenter, built the first bridge in the township, over Cumpton creek.  James Davidson, a noted trapper and bee hunter.  William Howkans, farmer.  Samuel Dunkle, constable and justice; also a farmer.  Cyrus and Reuben Dukle, farmers.  Thomas Cary, farmer.  Thomas Parker, farmer and pump-maker.  William Howk, farmer and hunter of game.  David Coover, farmer. Colonel Bruce, brick mason, plasterer, and wood-worker by trade.  James McDown farmer.  John Gould, tanner, and exhorter in the U. B. Church, living in McArthur.  John Popejoy emigrated from Virginia to the Scioto at an early day, farmer and trader in stock; was a great Methodist.  His family record is Susan, Martha, Jackson, Catharine, Lewis, Sarah, and Effie.  Susan married and moved to Madison County.  Martha is single.  Jackson is living in the township, and has built a handsome residence; is a large stock dealer and shipper.  Effie married G. C. Gamble, farmer and trader, lives on the west bank of the North Fork Paint.  Mr. Gamble is a large stock dealer, and is in religion a Disciple, gospel Christian, and holds an important office in the church organization; is a man of note and influence in his neighborhood.  His family record is Samuel, Virginia, and Francis.
     Elish Bloomer emigrated with his father's family, and settled on the Bloomington road; a large farmer, stock dealer, and shipper; served his township as justice one term.  His sons are Franklin and Thomas Jefferson.  He has had two wives, both of whom are dead; he still survives.
     David Rogers, an early settler; he is a large farmer and sheep and cattle merchant, money loaner, and bondholder.  His present residence is Washington C. H.  His family record is John, Benjamin, and Wesley; Wesley was killed by the rebels during the war at Frankfort, Kentucky.
     John Myers, an early settler on Myer's run; a large farmer and careful dealer.  He was rather eccentric in his ways.  His family, consisting of a wife and one daughter, are dead.
     Matthew Law is one of the oldest pioneers in the township now living.  Occupation, blacksmith.  Fifer in the war of 1812.  His family record is Nelly, John and Sarah, wife of John Leasure; Polly married Ellis Knott, and moved West.  John Leasure and family live near Glaze's run.  His family consists of James, Mary A., John, Kate, William, school teacher; Nancy, school mistress; David, pioneer agent, Franklin.  Mr. Leasure, farmer, has held the office of supervisor for many years.  In religion, a Disciple; a good citizen.
     Nathaniel Blackmore settled in the township in 1820.  He was marker when the township was surveyed in 1840.  Chas. Blackmore emigrated to Big Run in 1820.  His family record is Nathaniel, Joseph, William, and Thomas.  Nathaniel's family record is Joseph, Charles, and William.  William was in the war of 1812, and represented Fayette County in the Legislature.  Joseph belonged to the 60th Regiment O. V.  Austin was not in the war.  Nathaniel, the subject of this article, was lieutenant of an organized company, but was not called out.  Mr. Blackmore married Miss Mary A. Crisp, daughter of Colonel Crisp, of Concord, Ross County.  (See R. C. Pioneer.)

BY ALEXANDER MENEARY p. 114

     James Meneary emigrated to Fayette County in 1815, and purchased a large farm, half section, with his brother.  He served as Associate Judge, also as Captain of Militia.  His occupation, farmer and grazer.  The Menearys are relations of General Meneary, of the war of 1812, a large and extensive land-holder in Ross County, on Meneary run; he was a man of note and influence. (See McDonald's Life of McArthur, R. C. Pioneer Record.)  General Meneary's sons were James and Alexander.
     Daniel Bates emigrated from Virginia to Fayette; farmer, and was in the war of 1812.  His family record is Hester, Sarah, Harriet, Richard, Jackson, Joseph, Lucinda, Ellen.  Harriet married Robert Matson.  Richard is a farmer.  Jackson is a farmer and supervisor; balance are dead.  Jane Bates is still living at the age of 87.
     Henry McClure, an early pioneer, lived and died in the township; his family then moved West.
     Hughey Dyer, an early pioneer to Marion; he was a farmer and mechanic, and was in the war of 1812.  His son, Lemuel Dyer, is a contractor on the Bloomingburg and Holland pike.  Three of his sons were in the late war, Lemuel, Alphus, and Archibald.  Robert emigrated to Missouri.  Hughey and his wife at a ripe old age, much respected.
     Joseph Alloways was an early pioneer to the township; he was a noted hunter.  His son, Daniel, was in the Mexican war.  The old man had an altercation with an Irishman, and in the conflict he killed the Irishman; he gave himself up to the authorities, and was cleared.  During his hunting excursions he killed game of every kind; he was the first pioneer hunter to the territory of Paint and Cumpton valleys.  His wife's mother lived over 100 years.  His son, John, was also in the Mexican war.  Thomas was in the last war.

BY. J. C. GLAZE  p. 115

     SETTLERS SINCE 1840. - William Clark, late settler in Marion Township, emigrated from Ross County.  He married William Hase's daughter, by whom he had one son, James Clark.  His wife died young; and for his second wife he married James Rittenour's daughter.  He is a large farmer, trades in stock, and is a man of fixed principles, firm and unwavering in his opinions.  He has held several important township offices to entire satisfaction, and is now one of the County Commissioners.
     James Alexander, Jr., late settler of the township, is a son of James Alexander, of Bloomingburg.  Mr. Alexander is a large farmer and trader in stock.  He married a daughter of Captain Scott Harrison, son of the late Gen. Beatal Harrison, of the war of 1812.  He has held the office of trustee; he and A. C. Thompson are contractors for six miles of the Washington and Waterloo road.  He is a man of business qualifications, and prompt in meeting his demands.
     Jesse Britton, late settler in the township, by occupation a farmer and grazer, and trades in stock; he has held several civil offices.  He married William Pendall's daughter.
     Smith Chaffin, late emigrant, farmer and wholesale stock merchant; he has held several civil offices.  He married John Shepherd's daughter, by whom he had three children, Jonathan, James, and Amanda.  Jonathan is a farmer; James died in the late war; Amanda married George Blarabone, wholesale grocer and express agent, New Holland.  He is a thorough business man and an accommodating tradesman.
     Ezra Bryan, late settler, is a tiller of the soil, plants and sows, and is a produce and grain grower.  A useful citizen in society, and attends to his own business; he raises some stock, poultry, &c.
     Jesse Johnson was born and raised in the township; a successful trader in stock.  He was a Lieutenant in Captain Harrison's Company in the late war.  He never married; of course, a rich bachelor prospers in his business transactions.
     Charles Doughtery is by occupation a farmer; social, pleasant, and good company.  He is married; his sons are John, Charles, and William, who died in the last war of camp fever.
     Thomas Rosebone has held several township offices, trustee and clerk.  He has a large family; one of his sons was killed in the last war; he was a member of Captain Abram's Company.  His occupation a farmer.  Garrett Rosebone, his father, is living with him, aged 80.
     Fuller Hess is a farmer, and has held the offices of assessor and land appraiser.  He emigrated to the township from Pennsylvania.  HE has two sons, Bowman and Peter.  Bowman served one term as town clerk.
     John Moore, farmer, settled on Myers' run; held the offices of treasurer, trustee, &c.  He emigrated from Pennsylvania.  He has one son, Aaron, and two daughters, Maria and Lizzie.
     A. Eustic, farmer, wool merchant, &c.; noted for his liberality and benevolence.
     Amos Loyd, farmer, tanner by occupation; he held the office of justice several terms to the approval of the people.  He was the first justice in the township.  His family occupy the old farm.  His daughters are school teachers, and are very intelligent.
     The following residents of the township are large and successful agriculturists, useful citizens, and men of influence in society - the producing class:

     T. J. Cook, Archibald Stinson, Benjamin Brown, L. J. Dick, Hezekiah Brown, Jr., John Jefferson, John Thompson, Guning Sinsabaugh, Lewis Popejoy, George Holland, Peter Hess, Nathan Loderman, A. G. Wood, James Chaffin, William Chaffin, Charles McCrea, James McCrea, Hendrickson Rosebone, Jackson Bates, Robert Vinsant, William Vinsant, Henry Glaze, Lafayette Strope, Richard Bates, Jr., George Hampton, James and Denard Chaffin, Sim. Shifley, James Matson, Thid. Thorp, Jefferson Gasgo, James Tod, Jacob Kennedy, William Willhite, William Bedow, A. Stimpson, S. Rosebone, Marion Strope, Joseph Briggs, Charles McCrea, Thomas Shifley, Charles P. Smith, were all in the last war.  Mr. Smith married Miss Ellen Glaze, daughter of Mrs. Rebecca Glaze.  He draws a pension, having been shot through the left arm.
     Nancy McCrea, a large land-holder on the North Fork Paint creek.  She is a lady of tact and business habits, and a good manger; has but one child, George.  Her husband's name was Charles; he was a useful and respected citizen.

BY A. C. LINDSEY p. 117

     John Lindsey, Sr., emigrated to now Pickaway County in 1809 from Virginia with his family consisting of John, Jr., Jacob, Samuel, Abraham, Thomas, James, Phoebe, Daugherty, Sally, and Betsy.  John Lindsey, Sr., was a farmer and slave-holder in Virginia; prior to emigrating, he set them free; two of his slaves emigrated with him to Ohio.  Mr. Lindsey served as a soldier in the revolutionary war.  On his arrival in Ohio he purchased 2,000 acres of land near New Holland, in the forest.  He soon had a portion of his land cleared and improved.  He died at the age of 89 years.  John, Jr., was a farmer, and emigrated West.  Jacob was a farmer, and served his township as justice several terms.  Samuel was a farmer and hunter.  Abraham kept the first hotel in New Holland; he was in the war of 1812.  Thomas emigrated West.  James was a farmer.  Phoebe married Mr. McCrea.  Daugherty married and moved West.  Sally married and emigrated West.  Betsy married a farmer and moved West.  John Lindsey, Jr., son of Abraham, lives on Marfold's stock farm; he is a successful farmer and a good citizen.  His family consists of A. C. Lindsey, farmer and stock dealer, and now township treasurer, school director, and turnpike superintendent; Thomas, farmer; Phoebe, Jane; James Lindsey is in Missouri; Alice and Charles are at home.  Abraham's children: Thomas, Samuel, Abraham, Nancy, Mary, Sally.  Jacob's children: John, James, Thomas, Betsy, Hattie, Nancy, Hannah.  John's children: James, Joseph, Thomas.  [James' and Thomas' children names not handed in. - AUTHOR.]

EARTH-WORKS  p. 118

     Mound embracing two acres, twelve feet high and sixty feet in circumference on Thomas Thompson's farm near Cumpton creek; it has been explored, and several large skeletons have been exhumed; the teeth of some of the skeletons were in a state of soundness and undecayed.  Logan, the celebrated Mingo Chief, had his hunting camp at the forks of now Cumpton creek, a place of annual rendezvous; here in autumn, at the falling of the leaves, the brave old chief and noted hunters would assemble as a starting place, and council together for a circle hunt in this vast pararie which extended to the mouth of Deer creek; these celebrated plains were encircled by the Indian hunters, set on fire, the deer taking the alarm, would run in confusion in every direction to make their escape, and would be killed by the Indian hunters.  After the Indians left the plains, the brave pioneer hunters, Hughes, Boggs, Bray, and Wolf, would annually visit this noted deer park, returning to their wigwams on the Scotia, Hocking, and Muskingum, with their pack-horses loaded with choice venison, deer skins, and other game.
     Dr. James Wilson emigrated from Ross County to New Holland in 1832, and was the first of his profession in that locality, on the borders of Fayette and Pickaway Counties.  He has made his mark as a successfdl practitioner.  He purchased 250 acres of choice land in now Marion Township, all in the woods; he has, at great expense, had it cleared and improved, until it is now a model and beautiful place; he calls it Forest Home.  His front yard has been lately ornamented with forest trees; the surroundings are grand and picturesque.  Wilson's Lake, on the north end of the farm, is truly a lovely spot; its deep, clear, blue waters are beautifully surrounded by lofty forest oaks, while the surface of the earth and banks to the edge of the water is matted with green, blue sod, adorned with white an red lilies, uncultured by art, but spontaneously springing into life and beauty by the hand of nature.  This natural and artificial lake is fed by Wilson's run, spouting springs, and ten miles of tile drains emptying their waters into it.  The lake has became a great fishing depot - a place of much resort.  As a cool bathing retreat in summer, it will soon vie with Long Branch.  The ice taken from the lake is clear and solid, and not to be surpassed by the ice of Lake Elenmore, in Ross County, on the farm of General James Worthington.  Dr. Wilson is the son of J. H. Wilson, a highly respected and venerable citizen of Ross County, Ohio, who served his country in the war of 1812.  His grandfather, James Wilson, was a veteran minute man in the revolution, and died at the advanced age of 93.  Robert Wilson, of Ross County, a noted bear and panther hunter, and who was in the war of 1812, is his uncle; he is living at the advanced age of 90.  The Doctor has a small family, consisting of a wife and one son,  Milton Wilson, attorney-at-law, Cincinnati, Ohio, a young man of talent and ability.
     Elisha Beatty emigrated to Fayette County in 1818.  His father, Rev. Charles Beatty, was of the Regular Baptist denomination.  Mr. Beatty helped to subdue the forest; settling as he did on the wild hunting grounds of the war Chief Logan, surrounded by beasts of prey, he suffered every inconvenience and hardship incident to early settlers.  He has, like a majority of our early fathers, passed away.  Mrs. Elisha Beatty is still living.  When in Ohio, she makes her home with her daughter, Mrs. John Durham, in Marion Township.  Mrs. Beatty is now making a visit in the west among her relatives.  Mrs. Beatty is a lady of a vigours mind; her recollection of past times is truly remarkable.

RECORD OF AN AGED WOMAN. p. 120

     Margaret Gooley, now aged 94 years, was born in Virginia, and emigrated to Ross County fifty-six years ago; is now a resident of New Holland, Ohio.  She has been a member of the M. E. Church for sixty-two years.  She is the mother of nine children, viz.: Rebecca, Nancy, Emily, George W., Amelia, Catharine, Thomas Jacob, and Henry.  Jacob died in the army, while at Benton Barracks, Missouri; he belonged to Company F, 114th Regiment, O. V. I.  Nancy died aged 20 years.  Margaret Gooley's husband, Jacob Gooley, served in the war of 1812, and rendezvoused at Sandusky, under Major John Willett, commanded by Capt. Alex. Robertson.

NEW HOLLAND DIRECTORY
BY G. W. GOOLEY p. 120

Dry goods stores, C. McCafferty, Wallace & Bro., J. W. Grimes, Max. G. Clark & Co.; Grocers: H. T. Gooley & Bro., Vlerebome & Co.; Physicians: Drs. J. F. Wilson, N. Reeves, H. Judy, B. R. Davis; Post-office, G. W. Gooley, postmaster; Churches: M. E. Presbyterian, Disciples Union school: H. W. Guthrie, principal; Blacksmiths: John Huston, James Lewis; Shoemakers: R. S. Gordon, John Charles, C. Eslinger; Druggists, J. W. Marks & Son; Hotels Mark Hammond, Job R. Hoskins; Saloons: Martin Berry, E. S. Shipley; Justices of the peace, G. W. Gooley, J. W. Smith; Trustees township: S. P. Thomas D. Lewis A. Stookey; Mayor: G. W. Gooley Marshal N. R. Timmons Constables, J. D. Orahood, Joseph H. Collins; Ministers, Rev. U. L. Jones,  M. E. Church Rev. H. W. Guthrie, Presbyterian Church Rev. Samuel Matthews, Disciple Church.