SAMUEL K. SOWERS, farmer; P. 0. Westville. The parents of our subject were early settlers of Pennsylvania, coming to Perry Co inn 1804. Their names were Henry Sowers and Elizabeth Koser. They were married probably in 1832; they had five children-Isabella, Samuel (our subject), Jacob, Elmanda and Mary A. The parents are still living in Pennsylvania, and all the children are living and are doing well. The grandparents of Samuel were natives of Maryland on his father's side, and of Pennsylvania on his mother's. In 1859, Mr. Sowers arrived in Westville and formed a partnership with Jacob Aulabaugh, which was continued eighteen months. Jan. 8,1861, he was wedded to Miss Eunice E. Blose, daughter of Daniel and Susan Blose. They were a11 among the wealthiest; and Daniel was one of the most energetic and successful men of this township. He left his children a large patrimony. In December, Mr. Sowers, having previously sold his interest in the store, came to the farm which is now his home. He purchased the land of his father-in-law, Mr. Blose, in 1871, paying for the same $100 per acre;  this land is one of the landmarks of this county, and was entered by Thomas Kenton, one of the first settlers in the block-house mentioned in the history of Mad River Township, was built where Mr. Sowers' garden is now. Mr. and Mrs. Sowers are the parents of five children-Lilly V., Daniel H., Mary L., John J. and Emery. They may feel proud of being born on the land of which we have spoken, that has since been so splendidly improved by their father, who is a man noted for his splendid business qualifications and his honorable character.