W. H. Terrell, In 1861, at the first call for soldiers, he enlisted in the three months' service; was discharged, and re-enlisted in Co. G, 1st O. V. G. Was in the battles of Shiloh, Stone River, Chickamauga and Missionary Ridge. Was taken prisoner at Stone River, but made his escape. Was wounded and taken prisoner in a battle near Knoxville, Tenn; was taken to Libby, in Richmond, and Belle Isle, where he remained five months; was then removed to Andersonville, Ga., where he remained six months. Was taken to Atlanta to be exchanged; was within our own lines, but yet under rebel guard, as there were only 2,000 included in the agreement of exchange, and his term of service was six months expired. He was sent back to Macon. Ga., where he remained one month; from there he was removed to Millen, Ga., but the uncertainties of Sherman's then future famous "march to the sea" caused the rebels to send the prisoners to Savannah, Ga. Was sent down the Savannah on the boat R. E. Lee, where he was. with 300 others, received on our Government boats and taken to Annapolis, Md., from which place he returned home on the7th day of November, 1867.

He married Sarah MELHORN; they have by their marriage 4 children, 2 boys and 2 girls - Kate, Von, Dan and Ida. In 1867, he was elected Township Trustee, with 7 majority, while the opposite party had a majority of 87. He is now serving his 12th term, and his 2nd term as Justice of the Peace. Has been on the School Board for 8 years. Was instrumental in creating a new sub-school district. Has some local reputation as a correspondent and country lawyer. His main occupation is farming. He owns a part of the old homestead. Is plain and positive in matters of business as well as other subjects that he deals with; ask him, and you will quickly learn his views.".