BARKER, CORYDON—Lincoln Twp—pg 752. Section 35, P.O. Deep River. His ancestors were natives of England. His great-grandfather was one of three brothers, who landed on the American coast during the colonial days, and settled in Vermont. From him sprang Ephraim, from whom sprang James, the father of Corydon. James was born in Andover, Vermont, in 1803; emigrated from Ohio to this county in October of 1855, and entered 296 acres. He enjoyed the distinction of serving on the Board of County Supervisors without interval from the date of its organization to the day of his death, which occurred in this township August 8, 1870. The subject of this biography was born October 26, 1834, in Grant county, Kentucky, where he was raised on a farm and educated. His father being a carpenter, he commenced learning that trade when twelve years old. He came with his father to Iowa, and has lived on his present place ever since. He became a member of company E, Eleventh Iowa regiment, September 13, 1864, and participated in the battles of Ft. McAllister and Polkletaliho, besides many skirmishes, and received his honorable discharge May 10, 1865. He married in Morgan county, Ohio, March 31, 1856, Jane Grier, who was born in Muskingum county, Ohio, September 13, 1837. The children of their union have been: Lucy D. (born June 28, 1587; married Rean Criswell, December 5, 1887 [sic]), an infant (born in January 1860; now deceased), Emma Nettie (born August 26, 1862), Cora (born December 28, 1868), and James W. (born January 3, 1873). Mr. Barker owns eighty acres of excellent farming land, in splendid condition, well stocked, and free from debt.

BOWDEN, HUGH.—Lincoln Twp—pg 752-3. Section 30, P.O. Brooklyn. His father (Robert) was born in County Downs, Ireland, in 1799; married Sarah Ewart, who was born in the same county about 1797; she died in 1876, and was followed by her husband in July, 1877. Hugh crossed the Atlantic Ocean in 1864, and, landing in New York City, proceeded to Rock Island county, Illinois, where he was hired by a farmer for five years. He then moved to Iowa, and rented for the next five years, a farm from Mr. John McLain, of Scott township. He then moved to and finished improving his present place, which he had bought in the winter of 1866. He married in Rock Island county, Illinois, February 4, 1869, to Margaret Hamilton, who was born in County Downs, Ireland, October 10, 1839. The births resulting from this union have been as follows: Robert (born March 31, 1871), Wm. John (born October 18, 1873), Hugh (born December 10, 1875), Nancy Jane (born December 1, 1877) and an infant, deceased. Mr. Bowden owns about thirty acres of good land, well stocked and free from debt.

BROWN, SAMUEL M.—Lincoln Twp—pg 753. Section 10, P.O. Victor. His grandfather raised one daughter and twenty-four sons. His father was born December 28, 1806, in Ireland; came to America with his father when ten years old; married Mary Meek, who was born in Virginia, January 7, 1808, and settled in Guernsey county, Ohio, where they farmed and raised a family of eight children. Samuel was born February 26, 1839, in Guernsey county, Ohio, where he was raised and educated. He immigrated to this county in the spring of 1868, and settled upon his present place. He married November 21, 1861, Harriet V., daughter of James and Margaret Merryman, of Guernsey county, Ohio; she was born January 20, 1841. She bore him Arminda J. (born December 27, 1862), and died August 29, 1867. He remarried March 7, 1872, choosing Sarah Jane, daughter of James and Hannah McBurney, a lady of Irish extraction, for his second wife. She was born June 4, 1843, in Guernsey county, Ohio, where she received her primary education finishing in Muskingum. Prior to her marriage she taught school for five years. The fruits of their union are: James Orvis (born July 18, 1874), Willis Everett (born January 24, 1877) and Urna McBurney (born March 16, 1879). Mr. Brown owns 160 acres of good farming land, in good cultivation, well stocked and unembarrassed.

CLEMENT, GUY C.—Lincoln Twp—pg 753. Section 36, P.O. Deep River. His ancestors, remotely, were French, and probably settled in New Hampshire in an early day. His father was born in New Hampshire in 1798; was a merchant, and married Charlotte Clark, who was born February 29, 1794, in New Hampshire. Guy, the youngest among twelve children, was born September 19, 1840, in Missisquoi, Quebec, Canada, where he was raised on a farm and educated. He clerked in his father’s store when a boy, and continued in the same establishment after it had been sold. He immigrated to his present place in July, 1868. He married in Dunham, Canada, December 31, 1862, to Emma Woodard; her ancestors were early settlers in Massachusetts. Her father (Orlin) was born February 20, 1804, in Dunham, and her mother in Grafton, Massachusetts, August 22, 1809. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Clement are: Levi W. (born February 9, 1864) and Jay Clark (born October 31, 1865). Mr. Clement owns 103 acres of land, including twenty acres of good timber in Deep River township. His farm is in fine condition, well stocked and free from debt.

CRIDER, GODFREY—Lincoln Twp—pg 754. Section 6, P.O. Brooklyn. Was born in Tuscarawas county, Ohio, February 23, 1847, of Swiss parentage. When he was but eight years old his father immigrated to this county and entered 160 acres of land. Godfrey received his education in the common schools of this county. He married January 7, 1872, Margaret Florence Conley, who was born of American parentage, January 6, 1854. The fruits of their union are: Alfred L. (born October 5, 1872), Charles O. (born April 21, 1874), Willie D. (born February 27, 1876), Lucy Maria (born March 16, 1878; died March 26, 1878) and Godfrey Leo (born March 8, 1879). Soon after his marriage Mr. Crider moved to the home he now occupies. He owns a good farm of 160 acres under excellent improvement, and upon which are a substantial dwelling and other buildings.

FORBY, Mrs. JACOB H.—Lincoln Twp—pg 754. Section 26, P.O. Verona. Her maiden name was Armanda A. Barker, she was born April 15, 1837, in Morgan county, Ohio, where she was raised and educated. She came to this county with her father (James Barker) when nineteen. She was married September 24, 1857. Her husband, Jacob H. Forby, was born June 27, 1827, in Albany, New York, where he was raised and educated. He went to sea on the whaler Walga when about nineteen, and upon reaching the Sandwich Islands, transferred to the whaler Liverpool. Upon the latter vessel he sailed to China, where he remained for eighteen months, when he enlisted in the United States navy, and on board of the man of-war Plymouth was brought back to this country, and at Norfolk, Virginia, received his discharge, numbered 131 and dated the 12^th of February 1851. This, with many curiosities from China, is an heirloom in the family. Mrs. Forby has borne her husband the following children: Frank H. (born January 16, 1859), Wm. J. (born March 10, 1861), George (born March 27, 1863; died January 12, 1863 [sic]), Theodore (born June 12, 1865), Charles D. (born February 25, 1867), Jacob H. (born March 20, 1869), Edgar (born June 23, 1871), George (born October 7, 1873), Gussie McLean (born June 3, 1875) and unnamed twins (born July 31, 1877; died in infancy). Mr. Forby died suddenly November 23, 1879, leaving to his widow and children an estate which includes an excellent farm of 360 acres, in fine condition and well stocked. Mr. Forby was an intelligent and popular gentleman, whose chief fault was his extreme generosity.

GRIER, JAMES H.—Lincoln Twp—pg 754-5. Section 35, P.O. Verona. Was born May 13, 1849, in Coshocton county, Ohio, where he lived until fifteen, when he immigrated with his father (Thomas Grier) to this county. He worked on the family estate until June of 1874, when he settled on 202 acres in sections 27 and 34, remaining until March, 1880, when he moved to his present place. He married July 9, 1873, Miraett Auston, of Deep River township, who was born in DeKalb county, Illinois, August 7, 1852. Their offspring are: Lena Belle (born January 2, 1876), Ina May (born May 23, 1877) and Albert Even (born May 22, 1880). He has taken to raise his deceased brother’s youngest son, Albert B. (born in Hardin county, Iowa November 1, 1862), for whom he is also guardian. Mr. Grier owns a farm of 240 acres, well stocked, in fine condition, having upon it all the modern conveniences.

GRIER, BENTON—Lincoln Twp—pg 755. Section 28, P.O. Deep River. His ancestors on his father’s side were Irish, and settled at an early day in Pennsylvania. His grandfather emigrated to Ohio, where his father (Thomas Grier) was born November 20, 1810, in Belmont county. His father married December 6, 1832, Charity Borton; immigrated to this township in the fall of 1864, became a large property owner and died December 15, 1866, leaving to each of his daughters eighty acres of land, and each of his sons, except Benton, 160. The subject of this sketch was born July 14, 1842, in Guernsey county, Ohio, but was raised and educated in Coshocton county, Ohio. He worked for his father until twenty-three, when he bought eighty acres in section 33, from his brother Ruben, January 10, 1865, and commenced business for himself. He built his present comfortable dwelling during the summer of 1875, and moved to it the following November. He married November 5, 1867, Mary Jane Sanders, of this township, who was born August 5, 1840, in Morgan county, Ohio. His children are: Charles (born May 19, 1869), Ross (born September 26, 1870), Park (born September 10, 1872), Martha Maria (born July 14, 1874), George Edward (born March 1876), Mark (born May 11, 1878) and Morris (born May 28, 1880). Mr. Grier owns 390 acres of good farming land, and ten acres of timber. His farm is in excellent condition, well stocked and free from debt.

HILLMAN, JAMES—Lincoln Twp—pg 755. Farmer, P.O. Verona. Was born in England, in June 1821, and resided there until July of 1832, when he immigrated to America. In 1854 he was married, in Lee county, Illinois, to Miss Olvira Morgan, and in the spring of 1855 they came by wagon to this county, being thirteen days on the road. Here Mr. Hillman has been engaged in farming, now owning 157 acres of land. He was among the early settlers of the township, and is one of its most respected citizens; has held the offices of road supervisor and school supervisor for a number of years. Is a member of the United Brethren Church. Mrs. and Mrs. Hillman have a family of four children: John H. H., Ida M., Eva E. and William H.

IRWIN, JOHN W.—Lincoln Twp—pg 756. Section 26, P.O. Verona. His ancestors were from England, and came to this country during the colonial days, and settled in Pennsylvania. His great-grandfather became a general in the Revolutionary War, and died in Northumberland county, Pennsylvania, May 16, 1791. His grandfather was born in Columbia county, Pennsylvania; was a merchant most of his life; emigrated to Ohio, and lived at Stubenville until his death, March 27, 1850, having attained nearly ninety years. His father (James) was born March 1, 1799, in Columbia county, Pennsylvania, where he was raised and educated; taught school in Ohio until about 1833; married Elizabeth Budd, and was serving as clerk in the Court of Common Pleas, when he suddenly died in the office, November 9, 1838. His mother was born in New Jersey, and died near Hayesville, Ohio, in 1834. John, the subject of this biography, was born, one among three children, November 11, 1830, in Hayesville, Ohio. He was raised in Mansfield, Ohio, where he received his preparatory education, finishing at the Vermillion Institute. He began the study of law at Mansfield, with Judge Brinkerhoff, when eighteen, and at nineteen, commenced learning watchmaking, and followed the jewelry business until 1863, when he went to farming in Mahaska county. He emigrated from Ohio to Bloomington, Illinois, in the winter of 1853, where he remained for two years, when he moved to Oskaloosa, in 1855, where he plied his trade until he commenced farming. He settled upon his present place in the spring of 1864. In September, 1864, he became a member of company C, of the Fourteenth Iowa infantry volunteers, and received his honorable discharge, May 13, 1865. He married, April 19, 1860, Mary E. Forby. Her father (George E.) was born in Hull, Yorkshire, England, June 24, 1796, and came to Albany, New York, with his father’s family, in November, 1804. Here he was engaged in the baking business, until he immigrated to this county in March, 1855. He married in Albany, Elizabeth Hiney, a lady of German extraction, who was born in Albany, June 21, 1795. Mrs. Irwin was born to them (one of nine children) in Albany, December, 13, 1836. She graduated at the Female Academy of her native city, in 1855, and subsequently taught in the high school at Oskaloosa; she is a lady of native refinement and liberal culture. Mr. and Mrs. Irwin’s children are: Lizzie (born September 22, 1863), Jared (born September 30, 1867), Wm. Allen (born December 1, 1869), George Forby (born March 9, 1873) and John Gaylord (born July 30, 1876). Mrs. Irwin is a postmistress at Verona and Mr. Irwin owns a farm of 170 acres, including ten of timber. His farm is in good condition, well stocked.

JENKINS, SAMUEL S.—Lincoln Twp—pg 757. Section 2, P.O. Victor His ancestors, on his father’s side, came from Wales, and on his mother’s, from Ireland. His father, who was born in Wales, December 16, 1805, came with his father to America about 1810, and settled in Morgan county, Ohio, in the fall of 1812, traveling all the way from New York on a flat-boat. He married Isabel Murry (originally McMurry), a lady of Irish extraction, who was born in Pennsylvania, March 10, 1806. Samuel, one among several children, was born November 7, 1833, in Morgan county, Ohio, where he was raised a farmer boy and educated. He ceased working for his father when seventeen, and went into the employ of his older brother, William. He immigrated to this county in 1864, arriving at Victor September 2d, and immediately began farming, in which occupation he has been engaged ever since. He married, November 15, 1855, Mary A. Grier. She was born March 17, 1833. The fruits of their union have been: Lettie Jane (born February 26, 1857) and Charles Richard (born December 28, 1858). Mr. Jenkins is a general reader, a man of broad intelligence and information, and has traveled quite extensively. His home is a pleasant and cheerful one, echoing constantly with the voice of musical genius, marked by neatness, taste and refinement, and characterized by the purest, fullest and most congenial hospitality.

JOHNSTON, JOSEPH—Lincoln Twp—pg 757. Section 36, P.O. Deep River. His ancestors were natives of Ireland, but his parents married into the United States, and settled on a farm in Washington county, Pennsylvania. Joseph was born April 25, 1836, in Allegheny county, Pennsylvania, where he was raised on a farm and partly received his education. When he was fourteen years old his father moved his family to Guernsey county, Ohio, where he worked at home until twenty-two years of age, when he married and settled in Marion county, Indiana, where he bought a saw mill, and in the spring of 1871 moved it to Allegan county, Michigan, where he operated it until he immigrated to this county. Having spent one year on a rented farm he bought his present place in July of 1874, and moved to it in April, 1875. He married, September 1, 1859, Mary J. Wherry, who was born in Guernsey county, Ohio, July 27, 1837. The result of their union has been: Rose E. (born October 15, 1860; died October 18, 1874), James W. (born August 1, 1862), Susannah R. (born July 8, 1865; died November 3, 1874), Mary M. (born September 22, 1869; died March 19, 1870), Mary Minta (born September 17, 1873) and Jennie M. (born July 3, 1877). Mr. J. owns eighty acres of good farming land, in fine condition, besides one acre of timber in Deep River township. He is at present serving his township as school director.

McCAW, HUGH—Lincoln Twp—758. Section 31, P.O. Brooklyn. His ancestors were Scotch-Irish. His father (Hugh) was born in County Down, Ireland, in December 1796. Was a shoemaker. Immigrated to America in 1849. Worked for a few years at his trade in Rock Island, Illinois, and finally bought eighty acres in that county, on which he farmed until his death in July, 1857. His mother’s maiden name was Jane Ewart; was a native of County Down, Ireland, and died in Rock Island county, Illinois. Hugh’s nativity was the same as his parents, and his birthday February 22, 1839. He was educated, in most part, in Ireland, and followed his father and brothers, with his mother, and three sisters, to the United States in the spring of 1850. He worked at home until his father died. Bought his present place in 1871; improved it, and settled upon it in the spring of 1874. He married, February 23, 1874, Agnes Jeffrey, of Rock Island, Illinois, who was born in her husband’s native county, June 28, 1852, and immigrated to America with her sister, Sarah, in April, 1869. They have three children: Elizabeth (born January 1, 1875), Wm. J. (born December 13, 1876) and Hugh Thomas (born November 27, 1878). Mr. M. owns a good farm of ninety and a half acres, well-stocked and entirely out of debt.

MILLER, GEORGE W.—Lincoln Twp—pg 758. Farmer, P.O. Verona. Was born in Warren county, Ohio, January 4, 1827, and resided in that State until March, 1855, when he removed to Mercer county, Illinois, and from there came to this county. He had no means with which to commence life and worked for three dollars per month. Has always made farming his occupation. During the late war he enlisted in company C., of the Fourth Iowa cavalry and never received a wound. He was married March 29, 1873, to Miss Susie M. Woodward, a native of Canada; born in 1841. Mr. M. is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Has held the office of justice of the peace for a number of terms.

NICKERSON, GEORGE J.—Lincoln Twp—pg 758-9. Section 33, P.O. Deep River. His grandfather was probably born in Cape Co, Massachusetts, in 1760. Was a farmer. Served in the Revolutionary War and died in 1852, at the ripe old age of ninety-two. His father was born in Hampden, Maine, September 30, 1795. Was a farmer and married three times. Served in the War of 1812. Was captured during a skirmish at Hampden, and died January 28, 1878. His second wife, whose maiden name was Susan Ellingworth (George’s mother), bore him six children, and died January 22, 1841. George was born February 7, 1838, in Hampden, Maine, where he was raised on a farm and educated. He enlisted in company F of the Eighteenth Maine volunteers, at Bangor, July 23, 1862, and became sergeant of the company. January 1, 1863, his whole regiment was transferred to the First Maine heavy artillery. He participated in the battles of Spottsylvania, North Ann River, Hanover, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Virginia, near Petersburg, Deep Bottom, before Petersburg, Second Deep Bottom, Second Petersburg, Squirrel Lane Road, Virginia, Hacher’s Run, Virginia, Raid on Weldon Railroad, Second Hacher’s Run, and all the other engagements of the Army of the Potomac, up to the close of the Rebellion. He received a wound in his thigh, on account of which he spent three months in the hospital, and was honorably discharged June 6, 1865. He immigrated to Iowa county in the spring of 1866, and moved to his present farm in November, 1868. He married, September 3, 1865, Mary A. Pickard. She was born May 19, 1842, in Hampden, Maine, where she was raised and educated and taught school. The fruits of their union have been: Winnifred (born December 30, 1866), Francis W.C. (born March 1, 1869), Aubrey (born November 17, 1870), unnamed male (born December 23, 1872; died January 14, 1873), Florence S. (born November 29, 1874) and Mary P. (born October 14, 1877). Mr. Nickerson owns eighty acres of good farming land, and five of timber. His farm is well stocked, in fine condition, and free from debt. His residence is new and commodious, and one of the best appearing in the township.

SAUNDERS, JAMES A.—Lincoln Twp—pg 759-60. Section 33, P.O. Deep River. His ancestors, on both sides, were, remotely, from Scotland, but settled many years ago near Belfast, Ireland. They were of the class of people known as the "Scotch Presbyterian Descendants." His father, Robert Saunders, was born August 23, 1806, near Belfast, Ireland, where he was raised and educated, followed his trade as weaver, and married. He immigrated with his wife and two children to Canada in 1840; where, for the next thirteen years, he farmed in summer and worked at his trade during the winter. He then moved to Morrow county, Ohio, where he farmed until the spring of 1869, when he immigrated to this county; his wife having died February 14, 1869, he came out alone. He is now making his home with his son James, with whom he has lived ever since the death of his wife. The subject of this sketch was born September 10, 1841, in Beauharnais, Lower Canada. When twelve years old he moved with his father to Ohio, where he was raised on a farm and educated. He preceded his father to this county one year, and engaged in the mercantile business at Dresden with Mr. Jesse Axtell, at which he continued for three years. He then sold out to his partner and bought his present place. Mr. Saunders married in Dresden, December 22, 1870, Miss Martha E. Sanders, daughter of George E. Sanders. She was born September 13, 1850, in Harrison county, Ohio. This lady bore him: Elmer Warren (born November 27, 1872; died May 12, 1877). He re-married in Montezuma, November 27, 1878, Mrs. C.P. Churchill, whose maiden name was Mary Adell; she was born in Delaware county, Ohio, December 3, 1846. She has one child by her first husband: William Lorain (born November 24, 1872). The fruit of this union is one child: Josie Alma (born July 10, 1880). Mr. Saunders owns 320 acres of excellent farming land, besides five acres of timber. His farm is in good condition, well stocked and unembarrassed. He is at present entering into preparations for extensive sheep raising. He is a member of the Board of County Supervisors, and takes an active interest in local and general politics. He is very popular, and a gentleman of remarkable force of character and broad influence.

THOMPSON, Mrs. GEORGE—Lincoln Twp—pg 760-1. Section 9, P.O. Brooklyn. Her ancestors, on her father’s side, came from Denmark. Her grandfather, Thomas Chambers, was a personal associate of John Wesley, and was related to William Chambers, the publisher of Chambers’ Encyclopedia and editor of Chambers’ Journal. Her mother’s ancestors were Scotch, and settled in Ireland many years ago, where both her parents were born, raised, married and died; her mother died during Mary’s infancy, and her father about June, 1840. The subject of this sketch, whose maiden name was Mary Ann Chambers, was born in Ireland, April 26, 1830, and was married in New York City, July 4, 1853. Mr. Thompson’s father, William was of pure Irish descent; he married Catharine Buchannan, whose ancestors remotely, were Scotch. They raised twelve children. Mr. Thompson was born in Ireland, September, 1828, where he worked for his father until twenty-five years of age, and crossed the ocean in April, 1853; the following October he leased a farm for five years in Bureau county, Illinois. In October, 1867, he immigrated to and settled upon the present family estate, having bought and commenced its improvement one year before. Mrs. Thompson’s children were born as follows: John (born June 29, 1854; died July 1, 1854), Catharine J. (born February 5, 1857), George R. (born August 25, 1860) and William A. (born February 27, 1864). Mr. Thompson died May 10, 1879, from injuries received by being thrown from a wagon to which a pair of frightened horses were attached. His sudden death was a severe blow, not only to his family, but to the entire community, in which he was a man of great influence. He was a gentleman in every respect, kind hearted, profoundly sympathetic and generous to a fault. He was a leading member of the United Brethren Church. He was buried by the Orangemen, of which order he was an active member, and his great popularity among his neighbors was attested by the largest procession at his funeral ever known in Lincoln township. His entire estate consisting of a farm of 120 acres, well stocked and in fine condition, and two acres of timber, was left unembarrassed to the disposition of his widow.

THOMPSON, J.W.—Lincoln Twp—pg 761. Section 2, P.O. Victor. His great-grandfather Thompson was born in 1776, in Ireland, where he was educated, and where he followed farming until his eighteenth year, when he sailed for America, and settled in Belmont county, Ohio, where he taught school. Here he married Jane Lundy, who bore him six children, one of whom was John, born June 3, 1802. He was a farmer; married, January 31, 1828, Sarah McWilliams, who was born October 17, 1805, in Fayette, Pennsylvania. Her grandfather Samuel came from Ireland at an early day and settled in Pennsylvania. Her husband died February 13, 1854, and she, a pleasant and kindly old lady, lives with her son John William, the subject of this biography, who was born February 3, 1845, in Belmont county, Ohio, where he was raised and educated. He immigrated to Iowa when twenty-two and settled on an improved farm for three years, when he sold out and moved to Guernsey county, Ohio, remaining there one year, when he again came to this county and commenced improving his present property, to which he moved in the spring of 1871. He married, September 19, 1865, Mary A. McElwain, who was born June 1, 1844, in Belmont county, Ohio, where she was raised and educated. The fruits of this union have been: John Andrew (born November 24, 1866), Samuel T. (born September 30, 1868), Maggie S. (born September 13, 1870), James H. (born October 2, 1872), Rachel Lulu (born March 13, 1874) and Mary E. (born June 24, 1876). Mr. Thompson has improved the farm upon which he lives, which comprises 240 acres, in splendid condition and well stocked. Mrs. Thompson is a lady of excellent quality, whose foresight has placed an insurance upon her life of $5,000 for the benefit of her children. Mr. Thompson is at present serving the county as constable, and he is a gentleman of very large acquaintance and influence.

WEATHERBE, GEORGE W.—Lincoln Twp—pg 761-2. Section 1, P.O. Victor. His grandfather was a general in the British army. His father was born in Maine, and was a merchant in Prince Edward’s Island until he came west to Madison, Wisconsin in 1854, and died from the effects of a fall in Kansas City, Missouri, about 1868. George, one among fifteen children, was born February 9, 1844, on Prince Edward’s Island and was raised and educated in Madison, Wisconsin. In the summer of 1861 he enlisted in company H, Sixth Wisconsin infantry, and a few months afterward was discharged on account of impaired health; but, prompted by his restless patriotism, he re-enlisted November 10, 1863, in company B, of the Second Wisconsin volunteers, and participated in the battles of Yazoo City, Mississippi, Big Black River, Vicksburg, Champion’s Hill, Egypt Station and numerous skirmishes, and received his final honorable discharge in Austin, Texas, November 15, 1865. He married, March 2, 1871, Mrs. Sarah A. Gaurmer. Her father’s name was George Carroll, and he was born in County Donnegal, Ireland, in 1822. Mrs. Weatherbe was born in Muskingum county, Ohio, April 6, 1848, and came to this county when six years old. She was married, April 1, 1866, to George G. Gaurmer, to whom she bore Wm. Norman (born July 24, 1867) and George C. (born January 3, 1869). Mr. Gaurmer’s ancestors came from Germany and settled in Pennsylvania during the colonial days. He was born in Pennsylvania, September 8, 1835, and came to this county, a poor man, about 1855, and by frugality and industry accumulated some property, upon which he settled soon after his marriage. He died November 23, 1868, leaving 160 acres and other property, all in good condition and free from debt, to his widow and children. He was a quiet man, and highly respected for his honesty and thrift. The fruits of Mrs. Weatherbe’s second married are: Mollie B. (born August 2, 1872), Eva J. (born February 21, 1875) and Bertha L. (born August 11, 1877).

WHERRY, DAVID J.—Lincoln Twp—pg 762-3. Section 11, P.O. Victor. His great-grandfather was born in Scotland, where he attained some distinction, and emigrated (from Downe) to America in 1747, and settled in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Probably from him sprang all the Wherrys in the United States. His son David, born in Pennsylvania, December 8, 1757, was a farmer and teamster; married, March 23, 1790, Ann Hall and settled in Brandy Camp, Ohio, about 1799, where he kept public house in a log building which still marks the spot, a monument of the time. To him was born, March, 1805, Joseph, who married, December, 1834, Rebecca Johnson, and died in this county, among his children and grandchildren, August 27, 1879. His son David, the subject of this sketch, was born November 29, 1835, in Guernsey county, Ohio, where he taught school when twenty, and after marrying took a trip to the Rocky Mountains. He immigrated to this county in July, 1861, and after hauling his lumber from Iowa City, built his present home under great disadvantages, and moved to it in May, 1862. He married April 8, 1858, Martha F. Thompson, who was born in Belmont county, Ohio, October, 1838. The children of this marriage are: Emma C. (born September 20, 1859; died January 6, 1861), Joseph T. (born February 22, 1861; died September 6, 1861), Sarah R. (born July 22, 1862), James A. (born September 22, 1864), Margaret A. (born April 6, 1866), Mary L. (born February 4, 1868), Martha N. (born July 27, 1872) and Cora L. (born February 5, 1874). Mr. Wherry owns 456 acres of good farming land and four of timber. His farm is in splendid condition, and unembarrassed. He is a raiser of fine stock of all kinds, on a large scale, and owns the fine thorough-bred horse, Young Sampson, of the English draft and Clyde stock. Mr. Wherry has served one term on the Board of County Supervisors, and is a very popular gentleman.

WHERRY, JOSEPH P.—Lincoln Twp—pg 763. Section 10, P.O. Victor. Was born November 5, 1843, in Guernsey county, Ohio, where he was raised a farmer boy, educated and taught school when twenty. He came to this county with his father in the spring of 1865, and received a deed from his father for his present property at that time. He married, March 23, 1865, Martha Ann Henderson, who bore him Sarah Ellen (born July 11, 1866; died April 19, 160 [sic]) and an unnamed (born September 1, 1868; deceased). She was born in Guernsey county, Ohio, February 10, 1842, and died July 29, 1870. He re-married, March 5, 18(6?)4, choosing for his second wife, Mrs. Eliza Ann Sankey. She was the daughter of Nathan and Lillie Ann McKinnie, of Iowa county, was born in Guernsey, Ohio, August 23, 1848; came to this State when five years old, and married, December 26, 1866 to Robert J. Sankey, who was born July 26, 1840, and died September 16, 1867. She has one child by her first husband, Lillie R. (born October 6, 1867). The children of Mr. Wherry by his present wife are: Walter Wilson and Willie Wilkins, twins (born January 21, 1875; died, Willis, July 27, and Walter, July 29, 1875), Ada Estella (born December 1, 1876) and Joseph McKinnie (born January 28, 1878). Mr. Wherry owns 120 acres of good farming land, in excellent condition, well stocked and unembarrassed.

WOLFE, JOHN D.—Lincoln Twp—pg 763-4. Section 23, P.O. Verona. His great-grandfather was born in Germany and came with his wife to the United States during the colonial days and settled in New Jersey. His grandfather on his mother’s side (Rineheart) was probably born in Germany; married Mary Douglass; farmed in New Jersey until about 1812, when he moved to or near Mt. Vernon, Ohio, where he farmed until he died, in January, 1842. His father was born in Morris county, New Jersey, July 10, 1791; married Phebe Rineheart, and moved with her people to Ohio, where he still lives in Knox county. John was born, one of eight children, November 13, 1818, in Knox county, Ohio, where he was raised and educated. He came to this county, entered 120 acres, and bought 200 more of raw prairie, June 6, 1855. His son Christopher, having preceded him four years for the purpose of building on and improving the land; he immigrated to his place March 18, 1865. He married July 1, 1841, Margaret E. daughter of Samuel and Henrietta Tucker, of Knox county, Ohio. She was born May 6, 1823, near Florence, in Washington county, Pennsylvania. The children of this marriage are: Christopher C. (born December 12, 1842; married Mary E. Barker, July 4, 1864), Samuel H. (born January 22, 1846; married, Jane Butler, January 22, 1872), Wm. B. (born June 15, 1849; died September 10, 1852), Melinda A. (born December 21, 1851; married Thomas Finnel, September 25, 1873), Martin W. (born July 18, 1854), John W. (born December 28, 1856), Phebe H. (born March 30, 1860; married Frank Pierce, March 2, 1880) and Mary M. (born June 3, 1867; died September 26, 1868). Mr. Wolfe owns about 2,700 acres of land, 1,700 of which are in this township, and the remainder in Iowa county, except fifty of timber in Johnson county. His property is all under cultivation, and his farms are in good condition, and well stocked.