THOMAS SPEECE, farmer; P. 0. Spring Hills; is a Son of William Speece and.a grandsoa 0f Peter and Sallie Princehouse) Speece. They were both virginians by birth but of German descent. They came to Ohio in 1814 and located in Harrison Twp. Thirteen children were the fruits of their marriage, four of whom are still living- William Jacob, Peter and Levi. William was born in Harrison Twp, Champaign County Dec 25, 1814. His education was limited, but by industry and economy, he has succeeded in laying up sufficient of this worlds goods to support himself and wife in declining years and leave an inheritance to his children. He married Elizabeth McIntire, April 3, 1836. She was born Jan. 22, 1816. Ten children given to this union-Rosanna (deceased), Thomas, Sarah Ann, Semantha, Mary garet, William H., Etna J., David S., Sirene E. and Jacob P. Mr, and Ml'8. 8 aBd four of the children are members of the United Brethren Church. Thomas subject of this sketch, was born Mafoh 8, 1839. He was raised to farm life and always been engaged in tilling the soil. He also deals in stock:. He owns 180 acres of  land in this township, forty acres of which was given him by his father. He is an enterprising farmer, and does a thriving business. His marriage with Lydia A. Robinson was celebrated Sept. 6, 1859, Two children are the fruits of this union- William R and Thomas N. Mrs. Speece was born Dec. 24, 1838, and is a daughter of Rossiter and Mary Robinson. She was a native of Pennsylvania, born July 27, 1816. He born in this township, Jan. 27, 1817, and died in Indiana, April 17 , 1873. Her  death occurred Dec. 6, 1875. Had been members of the United Brethren Church for thirty years. Lydia A. is also identified with the church.