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	CHARLES K. SALISBURY   Source: Past and Present of Knox County, Ohio - Vol. II - Publ. by B. F. Bowen & Company, Indianapolis, Indiana - 1912 - Page 676
711 East High Street Mount Vernon, OH	BURGESS E. SAPP.     It is proper to judge of the success of a man's life by the estimation in which he is held by his fellow citizens.  They see him at his work, in his family circle, hear his views on public questions, observe the operations of his code of morals, witness how he conducts himself in all the relations of society and civilization, and are therefore competent to judge of his merits and his demerits.  After a long course of years of such observations, it would be out of the question for his neighbors not to know of his worth.  In this connection it is not too much to say that Burgess E. Sapp, a well-known and prominent attorney of Mt. Vernon, Knox county, is leading an honorable, industrious and useful life and that he enjoys the confidence of all who have the pleasure of his acquaintance.      Mr. Sapp was born Dec. 27, 1872, in Brinkhaven, this county, the son of William H. and Kamitt (Bailey) Sapp, the former a native of Knox county and the latter of Coshocton county, Ohio, the Sapps being among the early pioneer families here and influential in the affairs of the early days.  William J. Sapp devoted his life to farming, and in politics he was a Republican and active in public affairs.  About twenty years ago he and his wife left the farm and moved to Mt. Vernon, where they still reside, having been retired since then.  The elder Sapp is a man of strong personality and exemplary character and he and his wife have a host of warm personal friends throughout the county.      The son, Burgess E. Sapp, spent his youth on the home farm and at tended the district schools, later the Loudenville public schools, from which he was graduated in 1889.  Then he entered Baldwin University at Berea, Ohio, which he left during his second year and began teaching school in the district schools of the state, and he was the first township superintendent in Ashland county under the Boxwell law and later he was superintendent of the schools of Brinkhaven for two years.  He was a very successful and progressive teacher and his services were in great demand, for he gave eminent satisfaction both to pupil and patron.  Had he continued in that vocation he would doubtless have become one of the leading educators of the state, but the legal profession had long had its attractions for him and he entered the offices of Joseph C. Devin of Mt. Vernon, where he pursued Blackstone and other standard legal writers for six months, then entered the law office of Col. William C. Cooper and Frank Moore, remaining with that firm until he was admitted to the bar in October, 1898.  He immediately began the practice of law in Mt. Vernon where he has since been successfully engaged in the practice, taking his place in the front rank of local attorneys, keeping well abreast of the times in all that pertains to his profession.  He is earnest, painstaking and vigilant of his client's interests and in the trial of cases is persistent, careful and courteous to the court and his opponents.      Politically, Mr. Sapp is a Republican and while he has been active in party affairs he has never sought office, though he was city clerk during the years 1903 and 1904.  He has served as a member of the Republican county committee and has been a frequent delegate to county, district and state conventions.  Fraternally, he is a member of the Knights of the Maccabees.      Mr. Sapp was married on May 16, 1899, to Jennette Ruth Neal, daughter of Hugh and Eva (Beum) Neal, of Mt. Vernon . Mr. Neal is a Democrat and he has served as clerk of the courts of Knox county for two terms of six years.  He is still active in public affairs and is prominent in local affairs and stands high in all circles.  Mr. Sapp and wife have had no children.  The family home is at No. 711 East High street, in one of the best residence districts of the city.  Mr. and Mrs. Sapp are members of the Disciples church and active in the work of the same; they are both prominent in the best social life of the community. Source: Past and Present of Knox County, Ohio - Vol. II - Publ. by B. F. Bowen & Company, Indianapolis, Indiana - 1912 - Page 873
	CLARK SCHOOLER   Source: Past and Present of Knox County, Ohio - Vol. II - Publ. by B. F. Bowen & Company, Indianapolis, Indiana - 1912 - Page 722
	ADAM SCOTT.   One of the best and most progressive agriculturists and stock raisers of eastern Knox county is Adam Scott, whose finely improved landed estate in Butler township never fails to attract the attention and admiration of the observer, for it indicates even at a cursory glance that the owner is a man of good taste, sound judgment and progressive ideas.  He has been content to spent his life in his home community and carry onward the work here inaugurated by his ancestors in the pioneer epoch, for the Scott family has been prominent in this locality for several generations, consequently a history of Knox county would be incomplete were there failure to give proper space to them.      Adam Scott was born in Jackson township, this county, on Apr. 30, 1868.  He is the son of Lewis B. and Martha A. (Blunt) Scott.  The paternal grandfather, Alexander Scott, was a native of Pennsylvania and an early settler in Coshocton county, Ohio, where he became a farmer and land owner.  His family consisted of two sons and two daughters.  He and his wife both spent the remainder of their lives in that county.  The maternal grandparents, James and Mary (Ross) Blunt, were early settlers in Knox county and here they spent the balance of their lives; they were probably of English descent.      LEWIS B. SCOTT, father of the subject, was born in Coshocton county about 1838; the mother was born in Knox county about 1840.  Here they grew to maturity and were married, Mr. Scott devoting his life to farming, owning one hundred and sixty acres at the time of his death in 1903, his widow surviving until in October, 1910.  Politically, he was a Democrat and was active in township affairs, holding a number of township offices.  Their family consisted of nine children, four sons and five daughters, seven of whom are living.      Adam Scott, of this sketch, was reared on the farm and educated in the public schools.  He began working by the month on farms in his native community, which he continued for six years, then married, and he inherited a farm from his wife’s people.  He is now the owner of one hundred and twenty acres of excellent land, which he has kept well tilled and well improved.  Here he carries on general farming and stock raising.  He and his wife are members of the Baptist church.  Fraternally, he belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows at Newcastle and to the Grange in Butler township.  Politically, he is a Democrat and he has been trustee of his township.      Mr. Scott was married on Jan. 25, 1894, to Minnie A. Horn, who was born May 6, 1874, in Knox county, the daughter of Abraham and Sarah Catherine (Giffin) Horn, an excellent old family here, both parents being reared in this township.  Mr. Horn died Oct. 7, 1906, his wife having preceded him to' the grave on Sept. 1, 1883.  They were the parents of two children, Minnie Adella, wife of Mr. Scott, and Mary Selora, who was born Jan. 27, 1877, and whose death occurred on Apr. 10, 1879.  Mr. Horn devoted his life to farming and insurance, making a specialty of fruits and bee raising, was also a dealer in furs and wool in the winter time.      To Mr. and Mrs. Scott two children were born, namely: Charles Lee, born Sept. 3, 1895, and Elsie Marie, born Jan. 28, 1899, both at- tending school in Newcastle.      In view of the prominence of the antecedents of Mrs. Scott it is deemed advisable to go further into the history of the same.  Her maternal grandparents, Robert and Martha (Busenburg) Giffin, were natives of Virginia, he born on Nov. 21, 1813, and she on Feb. 11, 1821.  They came to Coshocton county, Ohio, in a very early day and here they were married and spent their lives on a farm.  The paternal grandparents of Mrs. Scott, Jacob and Kerren Happuch (Morningstar) Horn, were also early settlers here, he having been born on Jan. 1, 1815, in Washington county, Pennsylvania, and in 1816 he was brought by his parents to Knox county, Ohio, where he grew to manhood and was married on Mar. 12, 1843, his wife having been born in Virginia on Mar. 10, 1818.  They were the parents of six children, namely: Abraham, born Oct. 2, 1845, is deceased; Elizabeth, born June 7, 1847; William, born Sept. 5, 1849; Solomon, born Oct. 1, 1857; Alonzo, born July 11, 1859, is deceased; Mary Ellen, born July 9, 1860.  These children were reared in this county.  Abraham was the father of the wife of the subject.      Robert Giffin came to Knox county with his parents and he located in Butler township in 1838, having been married the year previous to Martha Busenburg, and they became the parents of eight children, namely: Louisa, born Mar. 28, 1839; Sarah Catherine, born Sept. 16, 1841; Amanda J., born Mar. 20, 1843; William B., born June 28, 1844; Mary Elizabeth, born Aug. 9, 1847; Charles Francis, born Sept. 20, 1850; Wilson Monroe, born June 5, 1853; Martha Ellen, born Mar. 7, 1858.  The only ones now living are William B. and Mary Elizabeth. Source: Past and Present of Knox County, Ohio - Vol. II - Publ. by B. F. Bowen & Company, Indianapolis, Indiana - 1912 - Page 522
	JAMES LEROY SCOTT.     One of the successful farmers and stock raisers of Milford township, Knox county, is James Leroy Scott, who has succeeded at his chosen line of endeavor because he has persistently applied himself and has been thwarted by obstacles, but, having removed them one by one from his pathway, he has ascended to a high rung of success on the ladder on which he started at the bottom and he is therefore deserving of the esteem in which he is held by his neighbors and many friends.      Mr. Scott was born in this township on June 29, 1850. and he has been content to spend his life in his home community.  He is the son of JAMES and Sarah (Horn) Scott.  His parental grandparents, Chinsworth and Jane (Fitch) Scott, were natives of Greene county, Pennsylvania, from which they came to Knox county, Ohio, about 1840 and settled on land which later became a part of Morrow county, and there became very well established on their farm, which the elder Scott cleared and on which he raised his family, and there he and his wife spent the balance of their lives.  The maternal grandparents, Jacob and Priscilla Horn, were natives of Washington county, Pennsylvania, where they grew up, were married and spent their lives.      JAMES SCOTT, father of the subject, was born in Greene county, Pennsylvania, in 1818 and the mother’s birth occurred in Washington county, that state, in 1820, and they grew up and were married in their native state, coming to Ohio about 1842 or 1843, Mr. Scott having followed his parents here, and he located in Milford township, Knox county, and there he became owner of considerable land and was one of the substantial farmers of the township . Later, however, reverses which he could not control caused him to lose his property.  He lived a quiet, retired life.  He and his wife belonged to the Disciples church.  His death occurred in March, 1899, and his wife died in May, 1879.  They were the parents of five children, three of whom are living at this writing, James Leroy, of this review; Corbin, and Priscilla Fadely.      James L. Scott grew up on the home farm and there assisted with the general work when a boy, later working by the day and farming on the shares.  He received such education as he could in the rural schools.  In 1878 he purchased a farm of seventy-six acres in Milford township, and here he now owns seventy-nine acres.  This he has placed under excellent improvements and cultivation and he has a very comfortable home, and always keeps a good grade of live stock in his fields.      Politically, Mr. Scott is a Democrat, but he has not been especially active in public affairs.  He belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and he and his wife are members of the Disciples church.      Mr. Scott was married on Dec. 24, 1873, to Mary L. Pickering, who was born, reared and educated in Milford township, this county.  She is the daughter of Lot and Sarah Pickering, old settlers here, the father having come from Pennsylvania and the mother from Guernsey county, this state.  Two children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Scott, namely: Eldora, who married Perley Wright, and Bessie Corinne Scott, who resides at home. Source: Past and Present of Knox County, Ohio - Vol. II - Publ. by B. F. Bowen & Company, Indianapolis, Indiana - 1912 - Page 485
	LEWIS B. SCOTT - See ADAM SCOTT
	WILLIAM F. SEMPLE   Source: Past and Present of Knox County, Ohio - Vol. II - Publ. by B. F. Bowen & Company, Indianapolis, Indiana - 1912 - Page 687
301 North Gay Street Mount Vernon, OH	FRENCH W. SEVERNS.     One of the leading business men and public-spirited citizens of Mt. Vernon, Knox county, is French W. Severns, a man who has figured more or less conspicuously in the material and civic affairs of his locality for over a quarter of a century.  As a citizen, his reputation is unimpeachable and as a neighbor and friend be is widely respected, none in the county standing higher in public esteem.      Mr. Severns was born on Dec. 5, 1862, on a farm near New castle, Coshocton county, Ohio.  He is the son of Isaac D. and Elizabeth (Mills) Severns.  In 1871 the family moved to Pleasant township, Knox county, where the father engaged in farming, becoming one of the substantial farmers of his community.  Politically, he was a Democrat and was active in public affairs.  He was trustee of the township for several years, also filled other public offices.  His death occurred in May, 1906; his widow survives, still making her home on the farm in Pleasant township.      Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Isaac D. Severns, named as follows: Melissa, now Mrs. Hagaman, of Huron county, Ohio; Sarah married C. A. Hagerty, of California; French W., of this sketch; Edgar C., of Chicago; Clementine, the oldest child, died at the age of twenty-three years.      French W. Severns, of this sketch, was reared on the home farm and educated in the district schools of his home community, later attending the Baptist College at Hillsdale, Michigan, after which he returned home and remained on the farm until his marriage, on Nov. 30, 1891, to Olive E. Hagaman, daughter of John and Julia (Walls) Hagaman, a well-known family of Mt. Vernon.      To Mr. and Mrs. Severns five children have been born, named as follows: Edna M., Robert D., John E., Elizabeth J. and Josephine, all at home at this writing.      For several years following his marriage, Mr. Severns farmed in Pleasant township, and in 1900 he left the farm and moved to Mt. Vernon, where he has since resided, having been active in business affairs and where he has a modern and attractive home.      Politically, Mr. Severns is a Democrat and he has taken much more than a passing interest in public affairs since reaching maturity.  He was clerk of Pleasant township for a number of years, also a member of the board of education.  As a public servant he has always performed his duties faithfully and acceptably.  In November, 1899, he was elected treasurer of Knox county, and his record was so eminently satisfactory that he was re-elected in 1901, serving for a period of four years.  He has served almost continuously for fifteen years as a member of the Democratic county executive committee and he has always been prominent in the councils of his party.  He has also been a frequent delegate to district, county and state conventions.  After leaving the treasurer's office he was cashier of the Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Mt. Vernon for two years, giving the utmost satisfaction to patrons and stockholders.  Since severing his connection with the bank he has devoted his attention to his farm and and other business interests.  His place in Pleasant township consists of one hundred and eighty acres which is well improved and under a good state of cultivation.  He keeps his farm well stocked with good grades of live stock of various kinds.      Mr. Severns is a member of the Mt. Vernon board of review which is operated by the state tax commissioner, for a period of five years.  He belongs to the Masonic order and all the Masonic bodies, including the commandery. He also belongs to the Knights of Pythias and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.  He and his family are members of the Methodist Episcopal church, he being one of the board of trustees and an active member in the church, also the Sunday school.  His home is at No. 301 North Gay street and is prominent in the local social life, the family having been popular in all circles in which they move since coming to Mt. Vernon. Source: Past and Present of Knox County, Ohio - Vol. II - Publ. by B. F. Bowen & Company, Indianapolis, Indiana - 1912 - Page 607
	STEPHEN W. SEVITS   Source: Past and Present of Knox County, Ohio - Vol. II - Publ. by B. F. Bowen & Company, Indianapolis, Indiana - 1912 - Page 627
	IRVEN SEVITTS   Source: Past and Present of Knox County, Ohio - Vol. II - Publ. by B. F. Bowen & Company, Indianapolis, Indiana - 1912 - Page 777
	CHARLES B. SHELLENBARGER   Source: Past and Present of Knox County, Ohio - Vol. II - Publ. by B. F. Bowen & Company, Indianapolis, Indiana - 1912 - Page 844
	HARRY N. SHELLENBARGER   Source: Past and Present of Knox County, Ohio - Vol. II - Publ. by B. F. Bowen & Company, Indianapolis, Indiana - 1912 - Page 848
	JOHN F. SHRONTZ   Source: Past and Present of Knox County, Ohio - Vol. II - Publ. by B. F. Bowen & Company, Indianapolis, Indiana - 1912 - Page 493
	WILLIAM A. SILCOTT   Source: Past and Present of Knox County, Ohio - Vol. II - Publ. by B. F. Bowen & Company, Indianapolis, Indiana - 1912 - Page 631
	AMAZIAH H. SIMMONS   Source: Past and Present of Knox County, Ohio - Vol. II - Publ. by B. F. Bowen & Company, Indianapolis, Indiana - 1912 - Page 658
	JAMES A. SIMPSON   Source: Past and Present of Knox County, Ohio - Vol. II - Publ. by B. F. Bowen & Company, Indianapolis, Indiana - 1912 - Page 573
	FRED L. SINGREY   Source: Past and Present of Knox County, Ohio - Vol. II - Publ. by B. F. Bowen & Company, Indianapolis, Indiana - 1912 - Page 534
	ALMANZA R. SIPE   Source: Past and Present of Knox County, Ohio - Vol. II - Publ. by B. F. Bowen & Company, Indianapolis, Indiana - 1912 - Page 644
	HOMER C. SMITH   Source: Past and Present of Knox County, Ohio - Vol. II - Publ. by B. F. Bowen & Company, Indianapolis, Indiana - 1912 - Page 661
	JOHN T. SMITH   Source: Past and Present of Knox County, Ohio - Vol. II - Publ. by B. F. Bowen & Company, Indianapolis, Indiana - 1912 - Page 458
	JOSEPH B. SMITH   Source: Past and Present of Knox County, Ohio - Vol. II - Publ. by B. F. Bowen & Company, Indianapolis, Indiana - 1912 - Page 459
	WILLIAM SNYDER   Source: Past and Present of Knox County, Ohio - Vol. II - Publ. by B. F. Bowen & Company, Indianapolis, Indiana - 1912 - Page 860
	GEORGE W. SPERRY   Source: Past and Present of Knox County, Ohio - Vol. II - Publ. by B. F. Bowen & Company, Indianapolis, Indiana - 1912 - Page 500
	PETER W. SPERRY   Source: Past and Present of Knox County, Ohio - Vol. II - Publ. by B. F. Bowen & Company, Indianapolis, Indiana - 1912 - Page 501
	ST. LUKE'S CHURCH, DANVILLE   Source: Past and Present of Knox County, Ohio - Vol. II - Publ. by B. F. Bowen & Company, Indianapolis, Indiana - 1912 - Page 502
	FRANCIS M. STILLWELL   Source: Past and Present of Knox County, Ohio - Vol. II - Publ. by B. F. Bowen & Company, Indianapolis, Indiana - 1912 - Page 541
	L. C. STILLWELL   Source: Past and Present of Knox County, Ohio - Vol. II - Publ. by B. F. Bowen & Company, Indianapolis, Indiana - 1912 - Page 541
	JOHN B. STINEMETZ   Source: Past and Present of Knox County, Ohio - Vol. II - Publ. by B. F. Bowen & Company, Indianapolis, Indiana - 1912 - Page 588
	ADAM STITZLEIN   Source: Past and Present of Knox County, Ohio - Vol. II - Publ. by B. F. Bowen & Company, Indianapolis, Indiana - 1912 - Page 876
	JOHN E. STONEBROOK   Source: Past and Present of Knox County, Ohio - Vol. II - Publ. by B. F. Bowen & Company, Indianapolis, Indiana - 1912 - Page 769
	JOHN J. STONEHOCKER   Source: Past and Present of Knox County, Ohio - Vol. II - Publ. by B. F. Bowen & Company, Indianapolis, Indiana - 1912 - Page 521
	STONEHOCKER, W. W.   Source: Past and Present of Knox County, Ohio - Vol. II - Publ. by B. F. Bowen & Company, Indianapolis, Indiana - 1912 - Page 520
	DAVID W. STRUBLE   Source: Past and Present of Knox County, Ohio - Vol. II - Publ. by B. F. Bowen & Company, Indianapolis, Indiana - 1912 - Page 632
	JOHN D. STRUBLE   Source: Past and Present of Knox County, Ohio - Vol. II - Publ. by B. F. Bowen & Company, Indianapolis, Indiana - 1912 - Page 633
	JOHN W. SWARTZ   Source: Past and Present of Knox County, Ohio - Vol. II - Publ. by B. F. Bowen & Company, Indianapolis, Indiana - 1912 - Page 796
	CLARENCE D. SWETLAND   Source: Past and Present of Knox County, Ohio - Vol. II - Publ. by B. F. Bowen & Company, Indianapolis, Indiana - 1912 - Page 469
	HARVEY SYLER   Source: Past and Present of Knox County, Ohio - Vol. II - Publ. by B. F. Bowen & Company, Indianapolis, Indiana - 1912 - Page 817