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��land Co., where he died. After his father's death it devolved upon Nelson and his brother, .John Ozier, to provide for their mother, two sisters and younger brother, who were at home. The subject of this sketch worked at anything he could find to do by which he could make a living. Some four years after his father's death, the entire charge of providing for the home fell upon him, as his brother got married and went to work for himself. At a very early age, his natural business tact commenced to develop, and he, therefore, con- ceived the idea of doing business for himself. He ac- cordingly bought six barrels of eggs for the Mansfield market, and started full of expectation of a handsome profit, but he had the misfortune to upset the wagon and break the eggs, so that his first investment proved a failure. He returned home somewhat disheartened. He shortly after had an opportunity of taking charge of 100 head of cattle to drive to Lancaster, Penn., which he did. After his return to Ohio, he soon found an opportunity to buy stock and wool for D. B. Sexton, of Cleveland. He remained with him until 1850, when he engaged in buying stock on his own account and de- livering them to Buffalo and other points East. He followed shipping stock of different kinds until 1856, at which time he commenced to deal exclusively in sheep and wool, buying and selling as many as fifteen thou- sand in a year. He has been engaged in the business ever since. For a number of years his brother, David Ozier, has also been in the same business with him. In the fall of 1864, he was nominated for the office of Sheriff of Richland Co., by the Republicans, and was elected, although the county gave a Democratic majority on the State ticket. After his term of office, which he filled yery acceptably, he still continued his present business. He moved from Rome to Shiloh in 1875, at which place he still resides. He was married to Miss Margaret Snapp, of Rome, Ohio, March, 1852 ; they have two children.

OZIER, FREDRICK, was born in the town of Rome on the 2d of August, 1858, but has resided the most of his existence at Shiloh. His occupation principally, has been that of a dealer in horses, cattle, sheep and hogs; he is considered to be one of Shiloh' s best citi- zens.

PETTIT, MERRIT, farmer and stock-raiser, was born in this county Nov. 24, 1835; his father died be- fore he was born ; he was with his mother until he was 10 years of age ; his mother marrying again, he was thrown upon his own resources at an early age, but, being of a determined mind, he overcame all obstacles. In the fall of 1861, he moved to Huron Co., Ohio; he stayed eighteen months, then moved to Planktown, Richland Co., where he stayed about two years, and then went to Huron Co.; he stayed about one year, and sold his farm and returned to Cass Township, Richland Co.; he stayed one year, and then moved to Indiana, bought a farm, stayed two years, and re- turned to Richland Co., where he now lives. He was married to Miss Mary A. Ruckman Jan. 26, 1861 ; they had three children — Christina, born Nov. 21, 1862; Amelia, born Oct. 12, 1866, and Nancy, born March 12, 1868. Christina .Broach, widow of Peter Broach, a pioneer of Richland Co., was born in Hamp- shire Co., Va., March 27, 1804; her father, Thomas

��Pettit, came from Virginia in 1814, and settled near Mansfield, where he died. She was married to Peter Broach Aug. .30, 1826 ; they moved, a year afterward, to where she now lives; they stayed some time with Ephraim Vail, until they built a cabin, which was lo- cited about fifteen feet south of where the dwelling now stands, in which she and M. Pettit reside ; she has good health, and remembers well things which hap- pened sixty years ago.

PITTENGER, M. R., Justice, Shiloh.

ROSE, MARY M., MRS., widow of Andrew M. Rose; was born in Cass, then Plymouth Township, June 29, 1819; she is one of the oldest citizens living, who was born in and still lives in the township ; her maiden name was Green ; she spent her youth on her father's farm. She was married to Andrew M. Rose, July 18, 1839, and has lived in the county ever since, except two years when she resided in Lorain Co., Ohio. Mr. Rose was born in Belmont Co., Ohio, Feb. 7, 1817, and died in Richland Co., Sept. 5, 1872 ; he came to Rich- land Co., when a boy, with his parents; they had six children, five of whom are living.

ROSE, ELMORE Y., farmer, was born in Richland Co., Ohio, Dec. 15, 1844 ; he spent his youth on the farm ; he enlisted May 2, 1864, for 100 days, in Co. H, 163d 0. N. G. and served with the command ; he was discharged with the regiment, and returned home, where he remained until February, 1865, when he again enlisted in Co. A, I87th 0. V. I ; he served with the regiment and was discharged Jan. 20, 1866 ; on his return home he learned the trade of shoemaking, and worked at it since, except two years and a half, when he was farming. He was married to Miss Dorcas Back- ensto March 15, 1868 ; they have one child, Burtie E. Rose, born March 11, 1869.

ROSE, ENSIGN B., farmer; he was born in this county, March 28, 1843, and was raised on a farm ; at the age of 19, he enlisted in the 2d Heavy Artillery, Co. D, July 25, 1863 ; he was with the Army of the Cum- berland ; he was in the ordnance department at Knox- ville, Tenn., about thirteen months, and the balance of the time was with the regiment ; he was discharged with his regiment Aug. 23, 1865. After he returned he worked for two summers at carding and spinning ; he then went to farming, at which he has since been engaged. He was married to Miss Catharine J. Adams .Jan. 8, 1873. They have three children.

ROSE, HIR.A.M S., blacksmith; he was born in this county, April 23, 1841 ; he was raised on the fiirm ; he received a common-school education ; he enlisted in the 1st Ohio Independent Battery and served with the army of the Potomac most of the time ; he was in fifteen regular engagements with his company ; he never was off duty ; he was discharged with his company ; after he returned home, he went to farming and, in 1873, he moved to Shiloh, where he has since lived, engaged at his trade. He was married to Miss Mary Hunter Nov. 1, 1866.

ROSEBOROUGH, J. E., M. D., was born in Wayne (^0, Ohio, Feb. 16, 1834, his father dying when he was 4 years old : he remained at home, attending the com- mon schools until he was 14 years of age ; he attended school at Wooster, Ohio, at intervals, for several years ;

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