AMOS UNDERWOOD, general variety store, North Lewisburg; was born in Columbiana Co., Ohio, in 1823. He is a son of Joseph and Frances Underwood, who were probably born in New Jersey, and in an early day settled in Pennsylvania, and, still later, located in the above county in Ohio, where they lived many years. They removed to Stark Co., Ohio, where they now reside at advanced ages. Our subject labored in the mill till 15 years of age, at which time he went on the t'arm and remained three years; he then learned the gunsmith trade, which he did not follow long. He next learned the mason's trade in West. Liberty, and afterward became partner to his boss, with whom he remained nine years, and then went to Whiteside Co., III., and ran a ferry on Rock River for eight monthR. He returned to Quincy, Ohio, and again resumed his trade (mason), but afterward came to North Lewisburg, and erected many of the fine brick structures which stand as monuments to his skill. After several years' labor in N orth Lewisburg, he went to Michigan, where he enjoyed himself in hunting and recruiting his strength for several months, then returned to North Lewis- burg, and engaged in his present business. He carries a full stock, consisting of must everything usually found in any retail house. In 1840, he was married to Sarah Rossell. They have three children-Frances S. J., Joseph R. C. and John R. A. Mrs. Underwood was born the same day, month and year as her husband, viz., April 5, 1823. He is a member of the Disciple Church, his wife of the Christians, though both were reared Quakers. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge, belonging to the Chapter md Blue Lodge. He is one of the charter members in the home lodge.