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and Great Western. In very early life Mr. Palmer was elected to the city council of Cleveland, and served in that body for several years, during which time he succeeded in organizing the paid fire department in that city. While in Marquette he had the misfortune to lose his sight, and his courage, cheerfulness and energy under this great affliction are past commendation. He keeps fully abreast of the times and is thoroughly well informed on the topics of the day. Since his blindness Mr. Palmer has become a pension attorney. He was a member of the 150th O. V. I., and was elected major of the regiment in those early days of the war, when regimental associations elected their own field officers, and was duly commissioned by Governor Tod. He was elected to the 67th and 6th General Assembly as a Republican, and re-elected to the 71st General Assembly.

HARRY W. PAXTON.

HARRY W. PAXTON, Representative from Clermon: county, was born December 7, 1864, on a farm near Loveland, Ohio, where his great-grandfather, Col. Thomas Paxton, who was an officer in General Anthony Wayne's army in the expedition against the Indians in the northwest, settled in 1795, being the first settler of Clermont county. Harry Paxton worked on the farm and attended the public schools until he graduated from Loveland high school at the age of eighteen years. After teaching in the public schools two years, he entered the classical course of the Ohio Wesleyan University, at Delaware, Ohio, and graduated in 1890, receiving the degree of B. A. After being principal of Ripley high school for one year he was elected to the 70th General Assembly as a Democrat, over Abner L. Frazer, Republican, by a plurality of twelve votes, being the only one on his ticket elected, except infirmary director. Mr. Frazer contested the election but Mr. Paxton was seated by the Republican House. During the intermissions of the 70th General Assembly, studied

law in Cincinnati Law School, and with Paxton and Warrington of Cincinnati, admitted to the bar in October, 1893. Was re-elected to 71st General Assembly over Capt. T. M. Willis, by a majority of 500.

DAVID H. REED.

DAVID H. REED, Representative from Huron county, was born in Greenwich township, Hurou county, Ohio, January 26, 1832. Worked on a farm and attended district school until nineteen years old, then taught school and studied medicine until 1854, when he entered a medical college. In the spring of 1855 commenced practice at North Fairfield, Ohio. In 1863 was commissioned captain of militia by Governor David Tod and organized the militia of the southern district of Huron county and was elected Colonel of the Third Regiment and served until the organization was disbanded.

Was elected to the 71st General Assembly as a Republican over Valentine Wingerter, Democrat, by 1,582 plurality.

JOHN S. RICE.

JOHN S. RICE, Representative from Hardin county, was born in Taylor Creek township, Hardin county, Ohio, October 20, 1838. Was raised on a farm and educated in the district schools and union schools of Kenton. Began teaching at the age of eighteen. Enlisted in the army June 3, 1861, and was a sergeant in Co. G, 4th O. V. I., was taken prisoner at the battle of the Wilderness and was ten months in Andersonville and Saulsbury prisons. Returned home after four years' service and for a time engaged in teaching and farming. Started a general store at Silver Creek, Ohio, in connection with his farming interests and was a Justice of the Peace for twelve years. Now resides in Kenton and is vice-president of the First National Bank of that city. Was elected to the 71st General Assembly as a Republican.

RANSOM B. RICHARDS.

RANSOM B. RICHARDS, Representative from Portage county, was born December 4, 1854, in Uniontown, Stark county, Ohio. He received a common school education, and attended college at Hiram and Oberlin for a short time. He is a farmer by occupation, and was elected to the House of Representatives of the 70th General Assembly as a Republican, and re-elected to the 71st General Assembly over D. C. Coolman, Democrat.

JOHN P. ROCHESTER.

JOHN P. ROCHESTER, Representative from the joint district of Hocking and Vinton counties, was born at Logan, Ohio, on the 21st day of October, 1852, educated in the common schools of his native town. After completion of his school duties, he entered the law office of the famous jurist, James R. Groghan, and under his tutorship was admitted to practice law in 1872. The profession of law not being congenial, he adopted the business of his father that of general merchandise and wholesale produce, which business he continued in until 1890 when he entered the political arena and was elected mayor of Logan, Ohio, and served two terms, until called to the legislature by the Republicans. resigned the office of mayor to take his seat in the 71st General Assembly, having been elected over John McNamara, overcoming a Democratic majority of 700 in the district. Mr. Rochester is a prominent I. O. O. F. and K. of P. He was married to Emma L. Jennings of Logan, Ohio, September 4, 1876.

WILLIAM C. ROGERS.

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WILLIAM C. ROGERS, Representative from Hamilton county, was born in Cincinnati, November 14, 1848. His early education was obtained in the public schools

of that city. At the age of twenty-one years was engaged in manufacturing. For the past eight years has been engaged in the scale business as manager for the Cincinnati Manufacturing Company. He was elected to the 71st General Assembly as a Republican.

HUGH G. ROGERS.

HUGH G. ROGERS, Representative from Marion and Morrow counties, was born near Ebensburg, Cambria county, Pennsylvania, August 15, 1833; moved to Ohio in 1839; lived on a farm and attended school until he was 17 years of age. In 1850 went to Philadelphia and served an apprenticeship at stair building, joiner and carpenter work; in 1853 returned to Ohio and commenced business for himself at Mt. Vernon, where he remained until 1858. Then went to Morrow county and purchased a farm, still continuing the building business, until August 6, 1862, when he enlisted in Co. C, 96th Regiment O. V. I., under A. J. Smith, commanding officer; entered immediately into active service, assisting in driving Kirby Smith and Bragg out of the state. Served under Sherman and Grant; after the fall of Vicksburg was ordered to join Banks in the expedition up the Red River; was discharged at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri; is a member of Creighton Orr Post, No. 501, G. A. R.; served as their commander for two years; was elected to the 71st General Assembly as a Republican, by a handsome majority, over Boston G. Young, Democrat, in 1893, in a Democratic district.

WILLIAM H. ROWLEN.

WILLIAM H. ROWLEN, Representative from Stark county, was born in Pickaway county, Ohio, October 24th, 1852, and secured his early education in the country schools. He began teaching at the age of fifteen years, and later attended the normal school at Lebanon, Ohio, from which he was graduated. He

afterwards took a post-graduate course at Wooster University, receiving the degree of Ph. D. He has served several years as principal and superintendent of schools, and holds a life state certificate. Was elected to the 70th General Assembly as a Republican, and reelected to the 71st General Assembly by an increased majority.

WILLIAM RUEHRWEIN.

WILLIAM RUEHRWEIN, Representative from Hamilton county, was born in Germany, February 21, 1840. Came to this country when an infant and has resided in Cincinnati ever since. Was educated in the public schools. Has been a member of the Board of Education and Union Board of High Schools. By trade is a machinist and has been with the firm of J. A. Fay & Egan Co. over thirty years and had charge of the tool department twenty-five years. Was elected to the 71st .General Assembly as a Republican.

WILLIAM RUSLER.

WILLIAM RUSLER, Representative from Allen county, was born near Lima, Ohio, March 7, 1851. Attended the common schools and the Lima high school. Taught school during the winter term for thirteen years, working on his farm during the summer. Served six years as township clerk and as real estate assessor and census enumerator in 1880. Was ap-. pointed by President Cleveland in January, 1886 Government Farmer in charge of the Lac Court O'reille Indian reservation near Lake Superior, Wisconsin, where he had control of 1,200 Indians and three townships of land. Served in this capacity until December, 1888, when he was appointed Indian Agent at La Pointe Agency. Resigned his position in June, 1889, and returned to his farm. Was elected a member of the 71st General Assembly as a Democrat, having no Republican opposition.

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