MARION TOWNSHIP.

BY JOHN 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 1871: 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. : Catharine, 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 witnessed 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 disccharge. 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.

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 ages, 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 Brethern 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 Brethern. 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 offices, 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 Sargeant-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 piooneer preacher in the township; a regular Baptist. He finally sold out, moved West, and died.

Colonel Sharp was an early settler in Fayette County; far-mer 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, 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 Washing 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 R. DURHAM.

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, a fifer, was taken prisoner, put on a British ship of war, sent to sea, and was not exchanged until peace was declared; in 1812 he served as a 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 tract of his father's homestead, on which he has erected 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 Water loo; 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 children. His property was divided among his children at his demise.

Joseph Britton, an early pioneer, emigrated from Virginia and settled on the North Fork Paint 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.