westward to Indiana, settling first near Logansport, in Cass County. He was variously employed for a number of years, in the meantime saving what he could of his earnings, and about 1862 purchased a farm in Cass County, where he carried on agriculture until the spring of 1873, and then, crossing the Mississippi, cast his lot among the people of this county.
   Our subject in the meantime, and while a resident of Cass County, Ind., was married to Miss Martha L. Dill, who was born in Tippecanoe County, that State, June 30, 1842, and who is the daughter of William H. and Mary E. Dill, natives of Ohio, and who are now in Thayer County, Neb. Mr. Morphet, upon coming to this county, settled upon a tract of new land, and in common with the enterprising men around him, set himself industriously to work to bring the soil to a productive condition, and with this end in view he labored incessantly a number of years, giving himself little recreation. He is now in circumstances which permit him to rest upon his oars and enjoy the fruit of his labors. In addition to the cereals he gives considerable attention to stock-raising, and is able to exhibit some of the choicest animals in this part of the county. His buildings are substantial and convenient, and everything about the premises indicates the solid and well-to-do citizen. He possesses the requisite amount of self-respect, and stands well in the opinion of his neighbors.
   To our subject and his estimable wife there have been born seven children, all of whom are living, and with the exception of their eldest daughter, continue at home with their parents. This child, Margaret A., is now the wife of Clinton Currey, of Thayer County, this State. The others are named respectively: Mary E., Sophronia A., Sarah D., Hannah, Eda and Lena. Mr. and Mrs. Morphet and their two eldest daughters are members in good standing of the Christian Church, at Lincoln. Mr. M., who keeps himself well posted upon current events, uniformly votes the Republican ticket. He has been School Director in his district for a period of nine years, and Road Supervisor two years. It is quite proper that his homestead should have a place among the illustrations in this volume and it gives its pleasure to present it herewith.

ONSTANT C. HOTCHKISS. Among the names of men in this county who stand prominently before the community as prosperous farmers and stock-raisers, is that of our subject, who is the owner of 240 acres of beautifully situated and most fertile land, and which comprises part of section 5, Oak Precinct.
   William Hotchkiss, father of the above, was born in Washington County, N. Y., Dec. 13, 1795, where he was reared and obtained his education at the common schools, after which he spent several years as a teacher. He was married to Hannah Maynard, of the same county. They were privileged to receive and bring to maturity four children--Malina. Elvina, Constant C. (our subject) and Horace.
   After his marriage William Hotchkiss purchased a farm in his native county, and continued until 1856 to work the same, being quite prosperous. His education and manly character were such as to commend him to his fellow-citizens., and he was, we might say, always in some office, as Supervisor or Justice of the Pence, and what was called at that time Sub-Judge. In 1856, with his family, he went to Grundy County, Ill., where he purchased a farm, but took up his residence in town, living retired from active labor. He was one of the strong temperance men of early days, held very decided views on the subject, and expressed himself strongly. The religious home of the family was in the Methodist Episcopal Church, and they were found among its strongest supporters. Mr. Hotchkiss died in Illinois, in 1875, at the ripe age of seventy-four years.
   Mrs. Hannah (Maynard) Hotchkiss, wife of the above, was the daughter of Rufus and Lola Maynard. She was born and brought up in Washington County, N. Y., and continued to live with her parents until her marriage. She became the mother of four children, and died while still a young woman. Our subject, Constant, was born in Hampton, Washington Co., N. Y., on the 9th of September, 1822, passed through the usual experiences of childhood, and boyhood, received the education obtainable in the common schools, and afterward learned the trade of a molder, at which he worked for several years, only leaving it to take up what became the occupation of his later life--farming.
   The marriage of our subject was celebrated on the

14th of March, 1849, when he became the husband of Clarissa Frost, of the same county. The young couple began housekeeping in their native place. Eight children came to brighten their home, and were named respectively: Charles, Edgar, Constant, Jr., Frederick, Clarence, Clara, Hetta and Bernice, all of whom are living. In 1856 our subject removed with his family to Wauponsee, Grundy Co., Ill. Here a farm was purchased and a home made, and with the exception of the two eldest children, all his little ones were born here. In 1881 another removal was made, the family migrated farther west, and after one year of residence in Atlantic, Cass Co., Iowa, in order that his children might receive the great advantages to be derived from the very excellent and unusually fine schools in that place, he came on to this place. He moved into his present house as soon as it was erected, in the meanwhile making his home in Raymond.
   The farm of our subject is in an almost perfect state of cultivation, and the barns and other buildings requisite for farm and stock-raising purposes are unusually good. We must not pass from this without special reference to his residence, which possesses considerable merit from an architectural and artistic standpoint. Whether viewed from the exterior or inspected within there is much to commend. It is an elegant, we had almost said ideal, country house, commodious, convenient and beautiful, designed, both as regards its architecture and its internal decoration, by professional artists. In addition to this Mr. Hotchkiss has also another very fine house upon eighty acres of land south of Raymond.
   Charles Hotchkiss, the eldest son of our subject was united in marriage with Miss Abbie Hull, of Grundy County, Ill., Feb. 5, 1885. and they occupy part of the above described home. The second son, Edgar, is the husband of Vena Robinson, of Grundy County, Ill.; they reside just west of Raymond, and are the parents of two daughters. Frederick married Miss Sarah Morgan, and they make their home upon the property south of Raymond; Clara became the wife of Morton Ragan, who is the son of Mr. Ragan, of the Raymond Bank, and resides at Plum Creek; they are the parents of one child, a son.
   Mrs. Clarissa (Frost) Hotchkiss, the wife of our subject, is the daughter of Stephen Frost, and was born Jan. 16, 1831, in Dorset, Vt. In due time she took her place in the common schools, and afterward was engaged as a teacher, making her home with her mother until her marriage. She had met with the misfortune which deprived her of a father's support and protection, and with her bereaved mother had removed to Washington County, N.Y., at which place she met our subject. Both herself and husband are enabled greatly to enjoy the success which has attended their path in life, and which is so plainly visible in their surroundings.
   In the Congregational Church Mr. Hotchkiss, his wife and family, find that which is congenial and helpful religiously, and in that communion are most highly esteemed. Mr. Hotchkiss has always been and still remains a very strong member of the Republican party, and an open advocate of its principles. He commands, with his family, sentiments of the highest respect, both on account of his interest in the advancement and progress of the community, and the high character sustained in all the relations of life. Among the pictured homesteads of Lancaster County found in this volume, that of our subject will be regarded with lively interest by hosts of friends.

ASPER MARTIN. Although he came to Nebraska at a comparatively recent date, Mr. Martin has built up a beautiful home, and has become a conspicuous member of the farming community of Lancaster County. A representative of the sturdy sons of Prussia, who have helped so materially in developing the resources of our country, yet as his life has been mostly passed in the United States, with the exception of the first years of his existence, he may be said to be thoroughly Americanized, and in full sympathy with the institutions of the country. He is actively carrying on general farming on his farm, which is pleasantly located on sections 21 and 28, Saltillo Precinct, and is considered one of the best managed farms in the neighborhood.
   Louis and Anna Elizabeth (Warner) Martin, parents of our subject, were born, reared and mar-