Paul Macy immigrated here with his two married sons, Thomas and Paul, Jr., in 1808; the family were natives of Tennessee. Upon arriving in Cincinnati, they entered portions of Sections 31 and 32, where they subsequently built their log cabins, and, by the constancy of their labors as well as the strict integrity of their dealings with their fellows, they made for themselves not only pleasant homes, but sustained the relation of prominent citizens to the community.

ALBERT MILLER, farmer; P. 0. Troy. Albert Miller was born and reared in the township in which he resides, his parents, John R. and Mary Miller, then being residents of the county. He was 20 years of age when wedded to Miss Amanda Honeyman, which event was celebrated March 25, 1852. Squire David Jenkins tying the nuptial knot; his parents gave him one horse, a cow and a feather bed; after farming with his father one year, he began business for himself. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Miller were the parents of nine children, of whom five are now living—Matilda J., Calista Belle, Ella D., Cora E. and Lulu M. Matilda married Lewis Schafer; none of the others are yet married: they are eminently fitted to adorn any position in society. Mr. Miller is a Democrat of the conservative stamp; his wife is an excellent housekeeper; their residence is neatly furnished, and Mr. Miller provides liberally for his family. The splendid farm of 60 acres, with the neat residence and substantial outbuildings, surrounded by forest trees, is a home as cozy as any in the township.

ISAIAH K. MILLER, stock-breeder; P. 0. Troy. His mother, Rebecca Kessler, was born in this county in 1813. and his father, John Y. Miller, in Berkeley Co., Va., in 1803; he came to this county in 1832, and was married at the residence of the bride's parents, in 1834; David Jenkins, Esq., conducted the marriage ceremonies; an old log cabin was the birthplace of their first children; six of eight children born now survive—John W., Henry H., Levi S., Isaiah K., Susannah E. and Elizabeth J.; almost the entire tract of country was then covered with heavy timber, and the pioneer was used to rough fare, and the howling of the wolves; every year found them prospering, and Mr. Miller, at the time of his death, which occurred Sept. 17, 1878. was owner of nearly 900 acres; Isaiah has had practical control of the farm since the age of 16, and his experience in breeding thoroughbred stock has made him famous throughout the country; his herd has produced the finest Durhams in the county; himself and Levi S. Miller have purchased a large tract of land in Kansas, upon which Levi resides; they are now conducting the breeding of thoroughbred cattle on a large scale; J. K. Miller is also part­ner in the steam sawmill near his residence. His marriage to Miss Lizzie Cron was celebrated Feb. 5, 1874, in Cincinnati, Ohio; her parents were natives of Jefferson Co., Va., but now live in this county. They are, at this time, the parents of two children—Samuel C. and Minnie V.; Mrs. Rebecca Miller makes her home with her son Isaiah, and they have everything necessary for the promotion of comfort. The tidy house, the neatly trimmed orchard, substantial barns, etc., etc., give evidence of the best of management, both indoor and out; theirs is a happy and pleasant lot in life.

J. W. MILLER, farmer ; P. 0. Troy; is the eldest son of John V. and Rebecca Miller; was born April 22, 1838. Miss Sarah A. Shoemaker, of Dayton, became his wife in 1865 ; their children were born in the following order; William A., Sept. 20,1867; Asbury W., Feb. 22,1870; Isaac N., Jan. 20,1872; Belle, Aug. 27, 1875; and Jeannette R.. March 17. 1878; they are a most interesting family of children; Mrs. Miller is a native of Pennsylvania, and was raised in a city, but, as a farmer's wife, she can scarcely have an equal; Mr. Miller proposes to move to Kansas in the spring of 1881, and engage with his brothers in the stock business; Miami Co. will thus lose one of her best men, who can illy be spared; they are both influential members of the M. E. Church, and here will their loss be felt. Mr. Miller sold his elegant farm last year, and intends investing a large part of his money in lands in Kansas. He carries with him the kindest wishes of every family in Monroe Township.

JOHN MILLS, farmer ; P. O. Ginghamsburg ; the subject of one of our most wonderful biographies, is well known in this neighborhood ; his grandfather, Elias Mills, was born in 1683, and married Miss Martha Stiles; he weighed 485 pounds, and was considered not only the strongest but also the fleetest man in the world; he challenged England to produce a man who could compete with him as an athlete; a man came, and they started in a race, Elias easily coming out ahead and running backward all the while; he was killed by a kick from a horse, at the remarkable age of 140 years. John Mills was born in 1812, and was the youngest son of Richard and Martha Mills; they emigrated to Montgomery Co., in 1800; he was a blacksmith, and was of great service to the early settlers; they were the parents of Jonathan, Lydia, Rachel, Lutitia, Ira, Henry, John and Gideon; John is the only one now living of this large family. He married Miss Elizabeth Watkins, in 1836; they were the parents of twelve children, three of whom are deceased; Cerelda, Richard, Carletta, Joanna, Mahala, Sarah, David, Henry and Joseph C. are living; five are married, and live in this county; John and his wife are grand­parents of twenty-one children; his farm consists of 80 acres of land, which is cultivated by his sons; he is a Democrat, and has reared a family of sons who are all strong in the faith; his descendants can hereby trace their relationship to their great-grandfather, who was supposed to be the strongest man living in his time.

JACOB W. MYERS; farmer; P. 0. Tippecanoe City ; is a native of Lancaster Co., Penn., and was born in 1822; his parents were named Daniel and Hester Myers; his mother died when Jacob was one year old; as he grew to manhood, he learned the trade of weaving, and, in 1842, in company with some friends, emigrated to Clark Co. He engaged in weaving near Carlisle, previous to his marriage to Miss Elizabeth Shuman, which event occurred in 1850; one and a half years after the marriage, Mrs. Myers died, also their infant daughter, Magdalena. He continued weaving in winter and farming in summer, until his marriage to Miss Sarah Mott, in 1855; they are the parents of ten children, of whom Mary J. and Lilly F. are deceased. Daniel is the husband of Miss Mary Gottschall, and has two children—George Arthur and Bertha Estella ; William, Eunice L., Otho P., Calista E., Jacob W., Sarah E. and Charles are now living with their parents, and form an interesting family. Jacob is a prosperous farmer and generous provider; has always voted the Republican ticket; his wife and daughters are excellent housekeepers.

LUCINDA NEAL; P. 0. Fidelity; is the widow of a man well known in this county, and their names are worthy of remembrance; they were born in Monroe Township in 1808, and have always lived near their birthplace; Mrs. Neal's parents were married in Tennessee, and emigrated to Miami Co. in 1807; their names were Francis and Jemima Million; they were the parents of five children, of whom William Jester and the worthy lady whose name heads this sketch are yet living; they are among the eldest settlers now living in the county. Lucinda was wedded to William Neal in 1828, and they were blest with seven children—Melinda, Phoebe, Matilda, Annie, Israel, Francis and Henry; four of these are married; Mr. Neal was 66 years of age at the time of his death, and left a large estate; he was a very prominent man, being Township Trustee and School Director a number of times; he was a cordial supporter of everything that tended toward advancement, both morally and socially. Mrs. Neal owns 120 acres in her own right, and all her children have nice farms; the home place is a lovely spot, and is carefully looked after; the neat house near the old homestead belongs to one of the sons, and is one of the most tasteful residences in that part of the township. Mrs. Neal leaves her children a birthright of honesty and sociability.

George North, accompanied by his three sons, came to Monroe Township from Georgia, after he had passed the age of fourscore years. He had been a soldier in the Revolutionary war, and was a great admirer of President Monroe, so, when the right of naming the township was ceded to him, he called it Monroe, in honor of that great and good man. Mr. N. was an influential man in the community, and was more than one hundred years old at the time of his death.