EPHRAIM IMLER, whose death took place at his home in Salt Creek townshisp, on Feb. 2, 1889, was born in this township, Mar. 13, 1826, and was a son of Henry Imler, who came from Pennsylvania at an early day and settled in Salt Creek township.
     Ephraim Imler spent the whole of his long and useful life in his native township, where he became possessed of property and enjoyed the confidence and esteem of those who knew him.  In boyhood it became necessary for him to look out for himself, and through his own industry and excellent management he became possessed of means, by the time he had reached his majority, to enter upon domestic life and start to farming for himself.  He was married on Oct. 18, 1853, to Malinda Bochert, who was born in Salt Creek township, Pickaway County, Ohio, on Feb. 7, 1835, and is a daughter of Stanley and Mary (Drum) Bochert.  Stanley Bochert was born in Pennsylvania and accompanied his parents in boyhood to Pickaway County, where he resided many years, dying here some 30 years since, a very highly respected citizen.
     The children born to Ephraim Imler and wife were:  Levi and Stanley B., of Salt Creek township; Mary S., of Youngstown, Ohio; Henry E., of Paulding County, Ohio; Malinda J., wife of Henry Cramer, of Salt Creek township; Schuyler C., of Salt Creek township; Minnie W., wife of Porter Hiatt, of Salt Creek township; and Newton H. and Foster G., both of Salt Creek township.
     In 1856 Mr. Imler settled on the farm on which his death took place and where his widow still resides.  This is a well-cultivated tract of 49 acres.  Had Mr. Imler's useful life been spared, he would probably have added much to its improvements and development.  His death, on the date above mentioned, was caused by a tree accidentally falling upon him while he was engaged in sawing it.  This tragic closing of the life of a good man and most highly regarded citizen was the cause of universal regret in the neighborhood.  He is remembered by his family as a kind husband and careful, affectionate father, while among his fellow-citizens he was known as a man of sterling character.  In politics he was a Republican.  His venerable widow is a valued member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.  She, too, is widely known and everywhere respected and beloved.
Source:  History of Pickaway County, Ohio and Representative Citizens, Edited and Compiled by Hon. Aaron R. Van Cleaf. Circleville, Ohio - Publ. 1906 - Page 425

SAMUEL J. IRWIN, M. D., a leading physician and surgeon of Tarlton, was born in Walnut township, Pickaway County, Ohio, Dec. 1, 1865, and is a son of George A. and Sue (Young) Irwin.
     The paternal grandfather of Dr. Irwin, John E. Irwin, came to Circleville, Ohio, at an early day, the family being an old and well established one of Pennsylvania.  George A. Irwin, the father of Dr. Irwin, was a very prominent citizen of Circleville and was twice the choice of his party for mayor of that city.  For years he was interested in the milling business there, prior to that time having been an extensive farmer in Walnut township.  His death occurred at Circleville.
     Samuel J. Irwin completed his high school course at Circleville, graduating on June 14, 1883.  In the fall of that year he began the study of medicine with Dr. George T. Row, of Circleville, with whom he continued for several years and then entered the Medical College of Ohio, now known as the medical department of the University of Cincinnati, where he was most creditably graduated in March, 1887.  In the following year he located at Tarlton, where he now enjoys a large and lucrative practice.  During the first administration of President Cleveland, he served as pension examiner of Pickaway County.
     In November, 1889, Dr. Irwin was married to Helen E. Ballard, a daughter of the late James Ballard, of Tarlton, a well-known citizen who died in 1891.  Dr. and Mrs. Irwin have four daughters, viz.: Mary L., Marion B., Pauline and Maxine E.
     Politically Dr. Irwin is a Democrat.  Fraternally he belongs to Columbia Lodge, 1. O. O. F., at Circleville, and is a 32nd degree Mason.  For nine years he has been a member of Company F, Sixth Regiment, Ohio National Guard, and for the last four years held the rank of 1st lieutenant in this company.  Dr. Irwin is a public-spirited citizen and is always ready to promote the best interests of the town.  He has served as a member of the board of directors of the Tarlton Special School District and has paid close attention to the work coming before this body.  With his wife he be longs to the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Source:  History of Pickaway County, Ohio and Representative Citizens, Edited and Compiled by Hon. Aaron R. Van Cleaf. Circleville, Ohio - Publ. 1906 - Page 520