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FOURTH GENERATION.

4-2.

            Hon. John Sayler (4-2 from 3-4) was born March 11, 1800, in Franklin County, Va., and died Sunday morning, March 9, 1851, at 6 o’clock, at Lewisburgh, in Preble County, Ohio.

Katherine Riner Sayler (his wife) was born January 13, 1811, in Berkeley County, Va., and died Sunday morning at 5 o’clock, July 17, 1881, at Oxford, Butler County, Ohio.

            They were married September 13, 1829, in Preble County, Ohio.

            John Sayler came early in his youth from Virginia with his father Daniel. He represented Preble County in the Ohio Legislature from 1834–36, and Preble and Butler counties in the Senate of Ohio from 1838–40. In politics he was a Democrat. By occupation he was a merchant. His store was at Lewisburgh. For a number of years he was a member of the Methodist Church. He lived an exemplary life.

            John Sayler, as a father and husband, was mild, gentle and affectionate. He had a wide circle of friends. From the Eaton Democrat I learn that his funeral sermon was preached by Rev. J.C. Brook to a large and attentive congregation of relatives and friends.

            The children of John and Catharine Sayler were:

5-1.     Louisa Sayler

            b. July 15, 1830;

            d. October 31, 1830.

            at Lewisburgh, Preble County, Ohio.

5-2.     Milton Sayler

            b. November 4, 1831;

            d. November 17, 1892,  in New York City.

5-3.     Nelson Sayler

            b. April 17, 1834;

            address, 40 East Third Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.

5-4.            Orange Sayler

            b. April 16, 1837;

            d. January 6, 1860 at Louisville, Ky. He had been a student at Miami

University, at Oxford, Butler County, Ohio; but he died before the

completion of his course there.

5-5.     John Riner Sayler

            b. January 10, 1841;

            address, Grand Hotel, Cincinnati, Ohio.

4-3.

            Nathan Sayler (4-3 from 3-4) was born October 11, 1801, in Franklin County, Va. He lived most of his life in Preble and Green counties, Ohio. The latter part of his life was spent in Huntington and Grant counties, Indiana. At different times he followed shoemaking, tanning and milling. He was a member of the Methodist church. He was an exceedingly kind man. No one asked alms of him but was gratified by his liberality. In politics he was a Democrat until the late Civil War, when he became a Republican.

            In October, 1824, Nathan Sayler married Elizabeth Risinger, a daughter of John and Sarah (Polly) Risinger. Elizabeth Risinger was born April 14, 1805. She died at Hot Springs, Ark., in June, 1891.

            The children of Nathan and Elizabeth Sayler are:

5-6.     Daniel Sayler

            d. in infancy

5-7.            Warrent Sayler

            d. in infancy

5-8.            Franklin Sayler

            was drowned when about 3 years of age

5-9.            Elwood P. Sayler

            b. about 1828;

            d. March 9, 1859.

5-10.   Martha Sayler

            m. George Young.

5-11.   Sarah Sayler

            m. Lawrence Bantham;

            address, Marion, Ind.

5-12.            Elizabeth Sayler

            b. August 22, 1849;

            d. July 1, 1889,

            at Wichita, Kan.

5-13.   Martin Sayler

            b. February 9, 1840;

            address Peterton, Osage County, Kan.

5-14.            Malinda Sayler

            b. April 17, 1845;

            m. Wilson H. McKinney;

            address, Eureka Springs, Ark.

4-5.

            Hannah (Sayler) Ranck (4-5 from 3-4) was born July 28, 1805, in Franklin County, Va., November 6, 1829. She married Jonathan D. Ranck, who was born September 15, 1805, in Lancaster County, Pa., and who died May 30, 1891, in Wayne County, Ind. He was a son of John Ranck and Elizabeth (Dumbaugh) Ranck.

            Hannah Ranck was a member of the Methodist Church. She was possessed of an exceedingly bright mind, which she possessed until the time of her death. At all times she was kind and cheerful. She lived at Winchester, Preble County, Ohio, twenty-eight years; Wayne County, Ind., twelve years; Rush County, Ind., thirty-four years, and Mason County, Texas, five years.

            The children of John and Hannah Ranck are:

5-15.   Nelson S. Ranck

            b. 1835;

            m. Rebecca Harcaust;

            address, Kokomo, Ind.

5-16.            Lucinna R. Ranck

            b. 1837;

            m. M.C. Swan;

            address, Lipscomb, Texas.

5-17.   John W. Ranck

            b. 1839;

            d. June 20, 1855.

5-18.   Daniel M. Ranck

            b. 1842;

            m. Helen Alter;

            d. January 1, 1871.

5-19.   Hiram Ranck

            b. 1844;

            d. December, 1847.

5-20.   Ira Ranck

            b. 1846;

            d. January 1848.

5-21.            Malissa T. Ranck

            b. 1847;

            m. John M. Busby;

            address, Denver, Colo.

4-7.

            Dr. Martin Z. Sayler (4-7 from 304) was born November 30, 1808, in Preble County, Ohio. June 17, 1835, he married Barbara Hipple, a daughter of Henry and Catharine (Linkelfelter) Hipple, born June 24, 1817, in Bedford County, Pa., and now living at Andrews, Huntington County, Ind.

            The following account of Dr. Sayler’s life is from The Andrews Express of March 13th, 1884:

            “The life of Dr. Martin Z. Sayler, of this city, closed Saturday morning, the 8th of March. It was the end of one who waited calmly for the opening of the gates of the future life, the period of whose years had reached beyond the allotted time, and who was deeply loved and respected. Born in Preble County, Ohio, in November, 1808, the measure of his years was over seventy-five. In 1835 he was married to Barbara Hipple, who, with four living children, Judge Sayler, of Huntington, Daniel Sayler, Mrs. F.M. Clawson and Katie, all living at Andrews — mourn his death. He had once been a member of the Indiana Legislature, and, for thirty-three years, was an active practitioner of medicine, the degree of Doctor of Medicine having been conferred upon him by the Indiana Central Medical College, of Indianapolis.

            “He had been a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal Church since 1849, and died with the hope of immortal life. The funeral, Sabbath morning, at the M.E. Church was largely attended, the church being filled to its utmost capacity. Not only were the citizens of Dallas Township present in large numbers to show their respect for the dead, but there were many present from Huntington, the bar of that city being especially well represented. Rev. Swadener preached the funeral discourse. The cortege which followed the remains to their final resting place in River Cemetery was one of the largest ever known in Andrews.

            “Dr. Sayler had been a resident of this city over twenty years, and his character was known to all. He was just, generous and honorable in all the walks of life, and true to every trust reposed in him. His health had been feeble for years, but he was patient and uncomplaining, and bore his afflictions with patient resignation. The world is better for his having lived, and the example of his life is worthy of emulation.”

            Dr. Sayler’s children were:

5-22.   Henry Benton Sayler

            b. March 31, 1836

5-23.            Catharine Ann Sayler

            b. May 28, 1838.

5-24.   Martha Clawson Sayler

            b. May 3, 1840.

5-25.   Daniel Sayler

            b. December 24, 1842.

5-26.   Martin V.B. Sayler

            b. August 4, 1845;

            d. November 22, 1861.

4-8.

            Ari Ann (Sayler) Hart (4-8 from 3-4) was born February 20, 1811, in Preble County, Ohio and died in the same County, August 31, 1873. In October, 1831, she married Samuel Hart, a farmer. He was born in Virginia, September 21, 1805. He came to Preble County early in youth, and lived here until his death, which occurred September 22, 1866. He was a son of John Hart and Elizabeth (Sellere) Hart. In politics he was a Whig and Republican.

            The family of Ari Ann and Samuel Hart consisted of ten children — six daughters and four sons. All were born in Preble County, Ohio. Caroline, Isabella, Catharine and Barbara were teachers before their marriage.

            Caroline married Allen Risinger, and have had two children — John Risinger and Annie Risinger. John Risinger was born February 9, 1856. He is a graduate of Buchtel College, of Akron, Ohio. He studied law and was admitted to the bar. Practiced law at Kokomo, Indiana and subsequently formed a partnership with his cousin Abel Risinger, locating at Eaton, Ohio. John Risinger served two terms as prosecuting attorney of Preble County. July 25, 1878, he married Martha S. Brouse, a daughter of William and Catharine (Norman) Brouse. They have one child, Mabel, born November 6, 1879. She is a graduate of the Eaton High School.

            Caroline Risinger’s daughter Annie was born September 12, 1858. She married Charles Lander, a Universalist minister. He is a son of William and Annie Lander. The address of Rev. Charles Lander is Messina, Fla.

            Isabella Hart was married to Judge Henry B. Sayler, of Huntington, Ind. See his family paragraph (5-22). William Hart married Dora Bowers; address, Connersville, Fayette County, Ind. Catharine married W.N. McNutt. Barbara married Joseph Markey, a farmer; address, West Alexandria, Preble County, Ohio. Martha married Joseph Trunk, a stone mason; address, Eaton, Preble County, Ohio. Nathan S. Hart married Jentta Van Ausdal. They are living in Missouri. Milton Hart married Marie Brightenbaugh; address, Huntington, Ind.

            The names of Ari Ann Hart’s children, with the dates of their birth, etc., are as follows:

5-27.            Caroline Hart

            b. December 19, 1832.

5-28.            Isabella Hart

            b. October 31, 1834;

            d. June 1, 1897.

5-29.            William H. Hart

            b. July 28, 1836.

5-30.            Catharine Hart

            b. March 27, 1838

            d. October 25, 1870.

5-31.            Barbara E. Hart

            B. December 31, 1840

5-32.   Martha A. Hart

            b. September 22 1842.

5-33.            Nathan S. Hart

            b. October 3, 1844.

5-34.            Samuel Hart

            b. October 17, 1847;

            d. November 14, 1889.

5-35.   Milton S. Hart

            b. May 10, 1850.

5-36.            Hannah M. Hart

            b. July 12, 1853;

            d. October 27, 1875.

4-10.

            Katy (Sayler) Neff (4-10 from 3-6) was born July 20, 1799, in Frederick County, Md., and died May 3, 1872, in Wayne County, Ind. She married, June 16, 1819, Bostian Neff, who was born November 16, 1797, in Franklin County, Va., and died November 3, 1869, in Wayne County, Ind. He was a son of Abraham Neff and Catharine (Sayler) Neff.

            Bostian Neff and Katy Sayler each came to Ohio with their parents when they were about ten years old. They lived here until 1841, when they removed to Wayne County, Ind., and remained there until their death. Bostian Neff was a farmer.

            Katy and Bostian Neff’s children were:

5-37.            Susannah Neff

            b. March 20, 1820;

            m. Henry Izor;

            address, Milton, Wayne County, Ind.

5-38.            Elizabeth Neff

            b. November 4, 1821;

            m. Morgan McCoy;

            d. November 4, 1869.

5-39.            Catharine Neff

            b. June 5, 1824;

            d. September 10, 1840.

5-40.   Annie Neff

            b. January 20, 1826.

5-41.            Christian Neff

            b. March 7, 1828;

            m. Catharine Wolf;

            d. May 18, 1858.

5-42.   Allen Neff

            b. December 2, 1829;

            m. Caroline Geotle;

            address, East Germantown, Wayne County, Ind.

5-43.            Bostian Neff

            b. May 5, 1832;

            d. September 30, 1840.

5-44.   Jacob Neff

            b. September 26, 1835;

            d. March 21, 1838.

5-45.            Abraham Neff

            b. November 5, 1839;

            m. Susan Alice Crull;

            d. February 12, 1890.

4-11.

            Elizabeth (Sayler) Risinger (4-11 from 3-6) was born October 16, 1801, in Franklin County, Va., and died August 17, 1873, in Preble County, Ohio. She was married to Abel Risinger. He was born October 25, 1803, and was a son of John Risinger and Sarah (Pauley) Risinger. Abel Risinger was a farmer.

            Elizabeth and Abel Risinger’s children were: William, Sarah Ann, Allen, Malinda, Levi and Caroline. William was married to Lucinda Pence; Sarah to Dudley Taylor; Allen to Caroline Hart (5-27); Malinda to John T. Deem, of Eaton, Ohio; Levi married Betsey Ann Creager, and Caroline married Henry Sharkey.

            Levi and Betsey Ann Risinger have one son, Abel Risinger, a lawyer, of Eaton, Preble County, Ohio. Abel Risinger is a graduate of Buchtel College, of Akron, Ohio, and of the Cincinnati Law School. December 28, 1882, he married Laura Allie Welsh, a daughter of Dr. James B. Welsh. Mr. Risinger was mayor of Eaton for three terms, and is now a member of the law firm of Risinger & Risinger. His partner is John Risinger (4-8). Abel and Allie Risinger have one son, Roy Risinger, born March 8, 1885. Mr. and Mrs. Levi Risinger spend the winters near Sorrento, Lake County, Fla., where they have a large orange grove.

            Mr. and Mrs. John T. Deem reside at Eaton, Ohio. They have a son Joseph, who is married and resides at Eaton, and a daughter Jennie, who is a graduate of Eaton High School.

            The dates of the births of Elizabeth and Abel Risinger’s children are as follows:

5-46.            William Risinger

            b. July 26, 1826.

5-47.   Sarah Ann Risinger

            b. January 21, 1828.

5-48.   Allen Risinger

            b. December 8, 1829;

            d. November 3, 1863.

5-49.            Malinda Risinger

            b. March 14, 1831.

5-50.   Levi Risinger

            b. September 30, 1833.

5-51.            Caroline Risinger

            b. April 3, 1842;

            d. January 12, 1889.

4-12.

            Dr. Christian Sayler (4-12 from 3-6) was born January 4, 1804, in Franklin County, Va., and died December 27, 1884, at Winchester, Ohio. He was twice married — first to Ester Lanning, a daughter of James Lanning and Hannah (Tromp) Lanning, born December 25, 1804, at Philadelphia, Pa., and died October 13, 1834, at Winchester, Preble County, Ohio. James Lanning was a son of Samuel Lanning (b. April 12, 1728; d. 1822) and a grandson of David Lanning (b. March 24, 1701, in Wales; d. 1729), who is the progenitor of the Lanning family in America.

            Dr. Sayler married, second, Catharine Bentz, who was born May, 1813, in Franklin County, Pa., about half a mile north of Mason and Dixon’s line. She died at Winchester, Ohio, December 17, 1891. Her parents were William Bentz and Elizabeth (Adams) Bentz. She was married to Christian Sayler, March 31, 1836.

            Christian Sayler came early in life from his birthplace in Virginia to Preble County, Ohio, where he continuously resided until his death. He began the study of medicine at the age of twenty-three, having first acquired as good an education in the common branches as was possible in the early days of the settlement. His preliminary studies were with Dr. Samuel Nixson, and he afterwards attended lectures at the Ohio Medical College, at Cincinnati. He began the practice of his profession at Winchester, Ohio, in 1830, and was successfully engaged in it for over fifty years of his life. He resided in a dwelling of his own construction, built before he was married, and occupied no other during his long residence in Winchester.

            During the earlier days of the militia system in Ohio he was a captain, and also a surgeon in one of the Ohio regiments. The doctor devoted much of his time to miscellaneous reading for mental improvement. He was very decided in his religious and political convictions. Although not directly connected with any theological order or denomination, he was known and esteemed as a Universalist in sentiment. Politically he was an uncompromising Whig, and in the birth of the Republican party was no less an ardent advocate and supporter of its principals.

            A man of magnificent physique, possessed of a strong constitution and an excellent mind, he was capable of undertaking and carrying through great projects. His life having been a very industrious, active, upright one, he was long considered one of the most influential and respected citizens of Preble County.

            Ordinarily Dr. Sayler did not talk much. He was a quiet man. But when he did talk his conversation was interesting, and people listened to him attentively. His advice was asked in most of the important matters of public concern in his day, and the district in which he lived, and was usually followed. He loved pioneer and citizens’ meetings, and was a frequent attendant at them. Dr. Sayler was fond of company. He like to have people about him. He entertained William Henry Harrison in the famous campaign of 1840, when Harrison spoke at Winchester. This story of that occasion has been told me. William Henry Harrison was an early riser, and he told my grandfather in the evening that he was always up before the sun was. My grandfather, arising at his accustomed time, thought that Mr. Harrison had not yet gotten up. The sun had been up about half an hour. On going to the front door, however, my grandfather found General Harrison sitting on the veranda calmly enjoying the morning air. A decade after this incident occurred found General Harrison’s grandson, Benjamin Harrison, afterwards President of the United States, and Dr. Sayler’s young cousin, Milton Sayler, son of Hon. John Sayler, students together at Miami University, in Butler County. Milton Sayler and Benjamin Harrison graduated in the same class. That was in 1852.

            There hangs in the parlor of my Aunt Rachel Prugh’s home in Winchester, Ohio, a crayon portrait taken of him when he was about forty years of age. He was dressed in the prevailing style of that day. The picture bears a striking resemblance to that of the author, Washington Irving — a resemblance observed by a great many persons.

            Dr. Sayler’s children by Ester Lanning were:

5-52.   James Sayler

            b. April 15, 1830.

5-53.            Caroline Sayler

            b. May 31, 1832;

            d. March 27, 1881.

5-54.            Elizabeth Sayler

            b. August 7, 1834;

            d. in infancy.

            His children by Catharine Bentz were:

5-55.            William Sayler

            b. April 8, 1837;

            d. September 18, 1886.

5-56.            Elizabeth Sayler

            b. June 1, 1840;

            d. February 21, 1892.

5-57.   Rachel Sayler

            b. February 25, 1843.

5-58.            Sebastian Sayler

            b. January 24, 1846;

            d. in infancy.

5-59.   Martin Sayler

            b. June 2, 1844;

            d. in infancy.

5-60.            Winfield Scott Sayler

            b. November 28, 1852.

4-13.

            Anna (Sayler) Swisher (4-13 from 3-6) was born February 17, 1807, in Franklin County, Va., and died June 5, 1839. She married Robert Swisher, a farmer, of Preble County, Ohio. No record of the family was furnished me. Mrs. Swisher is buried in Mound Hill Cemetery, west of Eaton, in Preble County.

4-15.

            Mary (Sayler) Vickers (4-15 from 3-6) was born June 29, 1811, in Preble County, Ohio, and died in the same County, May 4, 1850. She married Elias G. Vickers, July 17, 1832.  He was born April 24, 1812, and died February 1, 1884, at Winchester, Preble County, Ohio. Elias Vickers was a saddler and miller. They lived in Preble County for a number of years, and also in Shelby and Hamilton counties, Indiana. Their children, all of whom were born in Preble County, were:

5-61.   Infant

            b. and d. July 23, 1833.

5-62.            Elizabeth Vickers

            b. September 3, 1834

            d. September 10, 1834.

5-63.            Tabitha Vickers

            b. August 17, 1835

            d. August 24, 1835.

5-64.   Elias M. Vickers

            b. October 19, 1836;

            m. Phoebe A. Miller.

5-65.   Rachel C. Vickers

            b. February 12, 1838;

            m. Cornelius Mikesell

            and have six children:

               Ella

               William S. Mikesell, m. Martha Cox, address, Eaton, Ohio;

               Armenious H. Mikesell, m. Mary Jefferson, address, Dayton, Ohio;

               Pearl W. Mikesell, a commercial traveler, m. Estrella Tyrrel,

                                    address, Chicago, Ill.;

               Alpharetta Mikesell, m. William Glant, a telegraph operator,

                                    address, Eaton, Ohio;

Emaretta Mikesell, m. Charles Eslinger, address, Dayton, Ohio.

Rachel Vickers Mikesell is now deceased. Her husband Cornelius

resides at Eaton with his daughter Ella.

5-66.   W.S. Vickers

            b. September 12, 1844;

            m. First S.J. Matthews;

            m. Second, Mary E. Wright;

            address, Gratis, Ohio.

5-67.   Esther Vickers

            b. September 13, 1846.

            She lived for many years with her aunt, Rachel Stiver, of Winchester,

            Ohio. Address, Gratis, Preble County, Ohio.

4-16.

            Sarah (Sayler) Wright (4-16 from 3-6) was born March 21, 1813, in Preble County, Ohio. October 24, 1835, she married William F. Wright, a farmer, born December 10, 1810, a son of William Wright and Catharine (Wilson) Wright. William Wright was a millwright by trade. He died June 9, 1894. Sarah Wright died October 3, 1893. Their children were:

5-68.            William F. Wright

            b. December 10, 1810.

5-69.   Sarah Wright

            b. March 21, 1813.

5-70.   Martin Wright

            b. April 2, 1836.

5-71.            Catharine Wright

            b. July 4, 1838.

5-72.            William H. Wright

            b. April 5, 1841.

5-73.            Joseph Wright

            b. November 24, 1846;

            d. in infancy

5-73a            Elizabeth Wright

            b. November 24, 1846;

            d. in infancy

5-74.   Ann Wright

            b. November 24, 1846;

            d. in infancy.

4-17.

            Susan (Sayler) Sweeney (4-17 from 3-6) was born March 21, 1813, being a twin sister of Sarah Sayler. Susan Sweeney died July 27, 1890, at her home in Winchester, Ohio. She had been married on December 18, 1832, to William Sweeney, a farmer, born near Gettysburgh, Pa., February 15, 1811 , and died at Winchester, April 22, 1888. He was a son of William Sweeney and Mary M. Hauver) Sweeney. Susan and William Sweeney spent their entire married life at Winchester where they were honored and respected. Their children were:

5-75.   James A. Sweeney

            b. October 16, 1833;

            d. March 5, 1834.

5-76.   Isaac F. Sweeney, a physician,

            b. February 2, 1835;

            m. Minerva Eikenbary.

            They have one son, William Sweeney.

            Dr. Sweeney’s address is Milton, Wayne County, Indiana.

5-77.   Mary E. Sweeney

            b. March 21, 1837;

            m. Ira Neff, a farmer;

            address, Gratis, Preble County, Ohio.

5-78.            Catharine N. Sweeney

            b. February 25, 1839.

5-79.   Alfred Sweeney

            b. May 31, 1841;

            d. July 23, 1842.

5-80.   Rachel Sweeney

            b. December 22, 1843;

            m. Horace Bennet, a harness maker;

            address, Lewisburgh, Preble County, Ohio.

5-81.   Anna Sweeney

            b. December 15, 1845;

            a school teacher

            d. 1897.

5-82.   Infant daughter

            b. January 15, 1849.

4-18.

            Sebastian Sayler (4-18 from 3-6) was born February 26, 1815, at Winchester, Preble County, Ohio. He died near there, on his farm, July 17, 1881. He was a farmer by occupation, and owned a fine farm about a mile northwest of Winchester. He was an ardent lover of horses, and always prided himself on his magnificent teams. In disposition Sebastian Sayler was generous, and no one who came to him asking alms was turned away without something. He was twice married; first to Eliza Jane Kitson, June 1, 1854. She was born September 28, 1885, and died October 3, 1858, near Winchester; second to Catharine Thomas, March 6, 1864. She still survives him. Her address is Winchester, Preble County, Ohio.

            Sebastian Sayler’s children by Eliza Jan Kitson were:

5-83.            Melissa Sayler

            b. July 2, 1856.

5-84.   Martin Sayler

            b. March 9, 1858.

4-20.

            Rachel (Sayler) Stiver (4-20 from 3-6) , youngest child of Martin and Elizabeth Sayler, was born on the Sayler homestead near Winchester, Preble County, Ohio, April 30, 1820, and died at Winchester, Preble County, Ohio, May 23, 1891, aged seventy-one years and twenty-three days. She was married to Hon. Absalom Stiver, and passed her whole life at Winchester.

            From the Eaton Register I condense the following account of Mr. and Mrs. Stiver’s lives, written by Hon. Winfield Freeman, of Topeka, Kansas, whom they raised:

            “Rachel Sayler, when a school girl, learned rapidly and soon stood at the head of her class, and was early recommended by the one-legged sailor who taught the school as a finished scholar. She always had a thirst for knowledge, sacred and profane, biography and miscellaneous writings, so that but few people were so well informed as she, and her judgment on matters pertaining to politics and theology were often solicited. She was of a conservative mind, but took a broad-gauge view of life, and comprehended affairs in a manner unusual to women.

            “In religious faith Mrs. Stiver was a Baptist. She was all her life, previous to her severe affliction, an ardent student of the Bible. When a text was read in her hearing her knowledge of the Scripture was such that she could name the book from which the text was taken, and, if a passage was misquoted, she could detect it at once.

            “As a conversationalist she was unusually interesting, and possessed a wonderful fund of good humor which was often manifested during her affliction. Many of her illustrations and sayings will be handed down. Mrs. Stiver’s literary and poetical tastes were refined and brilliant, as is attested by the many writings now in the possession of her friends.

            “Hon. Absalom Stiver (her husband) was born November 14, 1819, in Montgomery County, Ohio, and died at Winchester, July 30, 1892, aged seventy-three years, eight months and six days. The funeral services were conducted by King Hiram Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, West Alexandria, Ohio. The sermon was delivered by the Rev. John Blackford, of the Universalist Church.

            “In youth Absalom Stiver learned the cabinetmaker’s trade at Carlisle, in Warren County, Ohio, and afterwards worked as a journeyman at Germantown and Winchester, at which latter place he was elected mayor at the early age of twenty-three. It was at this time he became interested in the study of law, and determined to make it his life profession. He did not enter the active practice until 1863.

            “In 1861 he was elected representative in the Ohio Legislature, and served as such in 1862-63, which were the most eventful sessions in the history of the State, when David Todd was governor of Ohio, and Ohio was furnishing her quota of troops for the maintenance of the Union.

            “Mr. Stiver was successful in all his undertakings. He always made more money than he actually needed — never incurred a debt. He was prompt in his work, but not rapid. He was trustworthy in the highest degree. He discouraged contention and litigation. His mind was of a judicial character, and he would have been an ornament to the profession as a judge had he ever been called to that position.

            “No children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Stiver, but they adopted Winfield Freeman, now a prominent attorney of Kansas city, Mo., in whom Mr. Stiver became interested while a member of the Ohio Legislature, Mr. Freeman at that time being a page there. They also reared and educated a motherless niece of Mrs. Stiver’s, Miss Esther Vickers, who proved to be more than a daughter to them in her devotion and care.”

4-25.

            Solomon Sayler (4-25 from 3-8) was born August 26, 1825, in Preble County, Ohio, where he lived until 1860; then removed to Whitley County, Ind., where he still lives on the same farm he purchased when he first removed to Indiana. His address is Joesse, Whitely County, Ind.

            He has been twice married. First, November 20, 1845, to Anna Catharine Brandenburgh, born February 20, 1827, in Maryland, died March 7, 1882, in Whitley County, Ind., a daughter of John Wesley Brandenburgh (who died April 15, 1872), and Ann Margaret (Berry) Brandenburgh (who died October 16, 1855). Second, he married Sarah Jane Baker, September 20, 1885, whose maiden name was Wooland. She was born April 24, 1835, in Fairfield County, Ohio.

            Solomon Sayler’s children by Catharine Brandenburgh are:

5-85.            Joseph B. Sayler

            b. November 1, 1846.

5-86.   Ira Sayler

            b. December 1, 1848.

5-87.            Parthena Sayler

            b. September 20, 1850.

5-88.   John Sayler

            b. April 10, 1853.

5-89.   Aaron Sayler

            b. November 25, 1854.

5-90.   Milton Sayler

            b. October 7, 1857;

            d. December 1, 1859.

5-91.   Martha Sayler

            b. August 9, 1859.

4-27.

            Rebecca (Sayler) Swihart (4-27 from 3-8) was born October 12, 1835, in Lanier township, Preble County, Ohio, February 27, 1852. She married Noah Swihart, born March 6, 1825, in Lanier township, Preble County, Ohio, a son of John Swihart and Mary (Stephens) Swihart. Mrs. Rebecca Swihart lived in the old Sayler Homestead in Lanier township, Preble County, Ohio from the time of her birth until 1860, when she removed with her family to Washington township, Whitley County, Ind., where a farm was purchased upon which they lived until April, 1868. They then bought an adjoining farm and moved on that and lived there until October, 1877, when they removed to Columbia City, Ind., where they resided for three years. In April, 1880 they removed to the same farm on which they lived just previous to their removal to Columbia City, and there they yet live. Their address is South Whitley, Whitley County, Ind. Their children are:

5-92.   Irene Swihart

            b. February 5, 1853;

            d. September 17, 1853.

5-93.   John Swihart

            b. July 5, 1856.

5-94.   Ira Swihart

            b. April 1, 1860;

            d. May 20, 1860.

4-28.

            Capt. Abraham Sayler (4-28 from 3-10), eldest child of Christian and Mary (Teal) Sayler, was born near Winchester, Preble County, Ohio, March 15, 1812. August 26, 1838, he married Elizabeth Rinehart, a daughter of Abraham Rinehart and Mary (Wright) Rinehart, born May 25, 1817, near Winchester, Ohio.

            He was a captain in the militia in the early days of the history of Ohio. He was a fine rider, and was possessed of a full, resonant voice, and was a prominent figure on memory, and is an entertaining talker concerning the men and times of earlier years.

            He and Mrs. Sayler are living on the old Sayler homestead in Gasper Township, Preble County, with their son Martin.

            Their children were:

5-95.            William H.H. Sayler

            b. May 27, 1840;

            d. November 10, 1840.

5-96.   Mary Magdalene Sayler

            b. February 8, 1843.

5-97.            Benjamin F. Sayler

            b. October 24, 1845;

            d. December 26, 1873.

5-90.            Minerva Sayler

            b. November 2, 1847.

5-99.   Martin S. Sayler

            b. July 19, 1850.

5-100. Fanny Ann Sayler

            b. October 22, 1852;

            d. January 11, 1864.

5-101.            Selinna Sayler

            b. April 1, 1855;

            d. March 1, 1856.

5-102. Cicero Sayler

            b. February 3, 1857;

            d. February 13, 1864.

5-103. Adrian Sayler

            b. February 13, 1861;

            d. December 24, 1864.

4-32.

            Elizabeth (Sayler) Shewman (4-32 from 3-10) was born February 2, 1820, in Gasper Township, Preble County, Ohio, and died March 3, 1866, near El Dorado, Preble County, Ohio. She married December 10, 1857, Jacob Shewman, a farmer, born December 15, 1812, in Gasper Township, Preble County, Ohio, a son of Jacob Shewman and Hannah (Halderman) Shewman. Both Elizabeth and Jacob Shewman attended the common schools of their native County, and received each a fair education. Mr. Shewman held the office of township trustee thirteen years, and served as member of the School Board fifteen years. He still survives his wife. His address is El Dorado, Preble County, Ohio. Their children are:

5-104.            William Shewman

            b. August 5, 1838;

            m. Olivia R. Eidson;

            address, El Dorado, Preble County, Ohio.

5-105. Eliza J. Shewman

            b. December 22, 1839;

            m. S.R. Dehay, of Macedon, Ohio

d. August 1, 1891;

5-106.            Christian Shewman

            b. September 11, 1841;

            m. Amanda Worden;

            address, El Dorado, Ohio.

5-107. Clinton Shewman

            b. November 29, 1843;

            d. July 17, 1868.

5-108. James M. Shewman

            b. January 1, 1845;

            d. January 29, 1866.

5-109. Maria Shewman

            b. January 15, 1848

            m. William Kimmel, now deceased

            address, El Dorado, Ohio.

5-110  Anna Shewman

            b. May 20, 1850;

            d. November 5, 1860.

5-111.            Minerva Shewman

            b. March 19, 1852;

            m. James H. Dougherty;

            address, Brinley, Ohio.

5-112. Harriet Shewman

            b. January 15, 1854;

            d. November 20, 1860.

5-113.            Susannah Shewman

            b. September 30, 1850;

            d. December 10, 1860.

5-114.            Joseph Shewman

            b. May 6,   ;

            d. March 11, 1885.

5-115. Mary E. Shewman

            b. February 10, 1865;

            m William Phillips;

            address, El Dorado, Ohio.

4-34.

            Joseph Sayler (4-34 from 3-10) was born November 22, 1824, at Camden, Preble County, Ohio, and is now living near El Dorado, in the same county. He is a farmer by occupation. He married March 30, 1851, Mary Jane Rush, born September 15, 1830, in Butler County, Ohio, at Jacksonburgh, a daughter of Aaron and Sara Ann Rush. Joseph and Mary’s children are:

5-116. Mary Sayler

            b. January 28, 1852

5-117. Sarah Sayler

            b. May 6, 1854.

5-118.            Norman T. Sayler

            b. December 24, 1855.

5-119. Maria Sayler

            b. November 11, 1859.

5-120. Henry R. Sayler

            b. May 6, 1861;

            d. October 2, 1861.

5-121. Anna Sayler

            b. February 11, 1863.

5-122.            Christian Sayler

            b. May 30, 1865.

5-123.            Abraham Sayler

            b. November 11, 1869.

4-36.

            Mary (Sayler) Allen (4-36 from 3-10) was born July 19, 1828, in Preble County, Ohio. She married John W. Allen, a farmer, February 11, 1849. Mr. Allen was born in Hampshire County, West Virginia, August 6, 1824, and was a son of John and Ada (McMorris) Allen. He was first married to Taca Jane Butler, who was born in Gallia County, Ohio, and who died about eighteen months after their marriage. The address of John and Maria Allen is El Dorado, Ohio. Their children, all of whom were born in Preble County, Ohio, are:

5-124. Mary Magdalene Allen

            b. November 12, 1849;

            m. David Shewman;

            address, Tecumseh, Darke County, Ohio.

5-125.            Elizabeth Jane Allen

            b. March 28, 1851;

            d. November 5, 1860.

5-126. Sarah Ann Allen