(RETURN TO THE TITLE PAGE) 178 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. MIDDLETON TOWNSHIP. John C. Billingsley, an enterprising and prominent farmer of Middleton township, Columbiana county, was one of the seven children born to John W. and Lydia Billingsley. The names of the others being: Nathan B., a prominent lawyer of New Lisbon, Ohio; Salestia, Robert (died in infancy) , Joseph F., Simeon S., a resident of Wichita, Kan.; and Mary E. John W., was born in Middleton township, on the farm which his father Robert Billingsley obtained from the government. Robert came to Ohio about 1810, from Virginia. Robert died in 1854. John W. was educated in a log school-house of the typical pioneer style. While still a young man he learned the shoe-maker's trade. In 1849 he married Miss Lydia Bayless, daughter of Nathan and Elizabeth Bayless, natives of Beaver county, Penn. Mrs. Billingsley still survives her husband, who passed to his reward in 1884, on the 19th of September. He was a devout member of the Methodist Episcopal church, as is also his wife. They commenced their married life without any of this world's goods, but by good management and .the display of unusual energy accumulated a good property for their old age. John C. Billingsley was born in Middleton township in 1856, his birthplace being the farm which he still occupies, he having inherited the property from his father. He was given exceptional educational advantages and improved them. Whew thirty years of age he married Miss Annie Bye, daughter of Samuel and Lydia Bye, residents of Center township, Columbiana county, Ohio. To Mr. and Mrs. Billingsley one child has been born, namely: Lydia Neoma, born January 7, 1890. Both parents are members of the Presbyterian church, and, the former is a member of lodge 417, F. & A. M.; also of Boquet council, No. 68, Jr. 0. U. A. M. For over six years he was clerk of the township. Adison Bricker, a successful young merchant of Negley, Ohio, was one of three children born to Samuel and Alice Bricker. The father was born in Darlington, Penn., about 1828, and his wfe, Alice P. (Taylor) Bricker, was a native of the same place. They came to Ohio in April, 1880, and settled in Middleton township, where they resided for eight years. At that time they removed to Negley. Samuel is the postmaster of Negley, and a respected and honored citizen. Their children were: Ida A., who is the wife of W. J. Britton; Adison and Frank A. Adison was born in Darlington, Penn., in 1861, and when his parents removed to Ohio he accompanied them thither. He was given a good education, and when twenty-six years of age began to learn the tinner's trade with his father, who was also a tinner by trade. Upon their removal to Negley he established a COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 179 hardware store, and in connection with this opened a tin shop. For three years he continued in the business alone, but in April, 1890, J. H. Hays purchased a half interest in the concern, and the firm name is now Hays and Bricker. This house has a large trade, and enjoys the confidence of the public at large. Peter Y. Brown was one of ten children born to the union of William and Mary M. Brown, their names being: Jacob Y., deceased; John, deceased; Baltzer, deceased; Mrs. Margaret Y., Reed, deceased; David, a resident of Columbiana county; Mrs. Phcebe Ann Williams, of Lawrence county, Penn.; Rev. Dr, William Y., a Presbyterian minister of considerable note, was graduated from Jefferson college and subsequently from Princeton college; Garretson A., deceased. About. 1848, he removed to Minnesota and embarked in the mercantile business. While there he was elected probate judge, which office he filled for several terms. Subsequently he was obliged to settle in Denver, Col., on account of his health. His family now reside in the latter place. His son William C., is a graduate of West' Point military academy, and for the past two or three years has been an instructor in that institution; and Alvara H., deceased. The father was born February 27, 1793, in Armstrong county, Penn.,. In 1804, he came to Ohio with his parents, his father's name having been George Brown. The latter died in Columbiana county, Ohio, in 1825. He was an associate judge, and a member of the Ohio legislature. William Brown died in 1866. His wife was a daughter of Baltzer and Elizabeth Young, who were natives of Germany, who settled in York county, Penn. Mary M., his wife, was born in York county, and died in 1868. William held many township offices, having been a trustee for about twenty-two years consecutively. Peter Y. Brown was born in Columbiana county, Ohio, July 5, 1834, in the same house in which he now resides. He was given a thorough education at the Beaver academy, Beaver, Penn. After leaving school he turned his attention to farming and cattle raising, and has since been successfully engaged in this important industry. His farm, known as " Valley Home Farm," is noted for the fine thoroughbred Jersey cattle which it produces. Mr. Brown is recognized as a leading farmer and citizen of the county. He was one of the original incorporators of the New York, Pittsburg and Chicago Railway Co., now called the Pittsburg, Marion & Chicago Railway, also one of the projectors of the new and thriving town of Negley which adjoins " Valley Home Farm," and is largely interested in its manufacturing and mining industries. The marvelous growth of this new town is largely due to the energy and perseverance of Mr. Brown, who has always shown a willingness to aid liberally every commendable enterprise started in the town and community. 180 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. William Y. Baltzer, (deceased) ; Mrs. Julia M. Hartford, Samuel Y., who was lieutenant in Company A, Forty-third regiment Ohio volunteers, during the late war, and Peter Y., who was also a soldier in the civil war, having been a member of the Tenth regiment, Pennsylvania volunteer infantry, were the children born to William and Rachel Calvin. The father was born in Beaver county, Penn., in 1805. He was a son of Robert and Mary A. Calvin. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin were influential members of the Presbytern church, and reared their children in that faith. The father died in 1853, and the mother in 1855. William Y. Calvin was born in Deaver county, Penn., June 10, 1846. Having made very rapid progress in his studies, he began teaching school at seventeen years of age, but his plans were interrupted by the outbreak of the civil war, and he gave up educational work to become a s0ldier in the Third Ohio independent battery, and served until the close of the war, receiving his honorable discharge at Cleveland, Ohio. After his return from the army, he took up the study of dentistry, and from, that time has followed his profession with unbroken success. July 22, 1869, he took Miss Matilda A. Hartford as his wife. Mrs. Calvin was a daughter of Davis P. and Matilda Hartford, the former of whom was born in Beaver county, Penn., in 1821 and died in 1882. He was a cabinet maker by trade. His wife was formerly Matilda Armor, her parents being Thomas and Nancy Armor, both natives of Allegheny county, Penn. Matilda Armor Hartford was born in 1821, and died in 1848. They were consistent and valued members of the Presbyterian church. Dr. and Mrs. Calvin are the parents of nine children: Maude A., Nannie R., George D., (deceased) ; Jennie F., Harry 'I'., Chester W., Martha H., Annie L. and Everett.. William Calvin has been a justice of the peace for three years. He is a member of the Chamberlain post, G. A. R., of the Jr. O. U. A. M., lodge 89, Boquet Council. Israel Cope was born November 16, 1825, in Columbiana county, Ohio, the son of Israel and Elizabeth Cope, who were the parents of twelve children. Israel, Jr., was reared on his father's farm. April 4, 1850, he married Miss Sarah T. Edmundson, daughter of Jonathan and Phoebe Edmundson. Mr. and Mrs. Cope are the parents of the following children: Harvey C.. born November 6, 1853; died December 7, 1855; Harvey D., born October 12, 1856; Maria E., born April 20, 1858, wife of William Stooksberry; Ella L., born March 13, 1862; died February 15, 1890. Israel Cope's start in life, was not very promising. He learned the wagon-maker's trade, receiving $10 for fifteen month's work during his apprenticeship. For some time he operated a wagon-making establishment successfully, and saved enough to buy sixty-five acres of land, subsequently giving his entire attention to farming. From time to time he added more COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 181 land to his farm, until at the present time he owns a very large property. Both himself and wife are members of the Society of Friends, and their parents before them had the same privilege. Israel Cope, the father of the above, was born December 2, 1782, near Redstone, Penn. He came to Ohio with his parents about the year 1800, John and Mary being the names 0f his father and mother. The father was a Pennsylvanian. He began active life by teaching school, and later became a farmer. He was a man of much ability, having had a remarkable affinity for the study of mathematics. His death was caused by a fall, he then having attained to the ripe age of ninety-two years. 1874 was the year of his demise. His wife died about 1861. John R. Eells was born in 1852, on the farm which he now owns. His educational privileges were above the average, and he improved them. In 1876 his marriage to Miss- Lydia R. Richardson was solemnized. Mrs. Eells is a daughter of Samuel Richardson, mention of whom will be found elsewhere in this work. Five children have grown up in the happy home of Mr, and Mrs. Eells, named respectively: Lizzie M., Electious M., Daniel C., Barney and Frank R. The family are members of the Presbyterian church. and he is also a member of Pleasant Valley lodge, No. 398, of the K. of P., and had the honor to be appointed a delegate to the grand lodge of Ohio, in 1890. Electious Eells, the father of the above, was born in Connecticut in 1806, and when but one or two years of age was brought to Ohio by his parents, Nathaniel and Martha. They settled in Columbiana county and entered government land, where the father remained until his death. Elections passed through the trying scenes of the pioneer days of the county, was educated in the old log school house that stood near his father's farm and was taught the lesson of industry and frugality. He married Amfield Morgan, daughter of Thomas C. and Susanna Morgan, who came to Ohio from Rhode Island and settled on the land now in the possession of their grandchild. Electious and Amfield Eells were members of the Presbyterian and Campbellite churches, respectively. He held many township offices and was regarded with much respect and esteem by all who knew him. The children of this marriage, besides John R., were: Mrs. Susanna Randolph, Thomas M., Mrs. Kate Ferrall, George E., Abel, Celestine, deceased; Martha, deceased; Mrs. Amanda Justison, Jennie, deceased; Mrs. Mary Nuson and Hattie E. Jonas H. Farr, one of the old and respected residents of Middleton township, Columbiana county, was one of seven children, born to William and Rachel Farr. The parents were both natives of Loudon county, Va., and came to Ohio in 1825, at which time they settled in Elk Run township, but subsequently removed to Middleton township, where they remained until 182 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. their deaths. The only child of this marriage now living is Jonas, the subject of this sketch. The names of the others were: Rebecca, Letitia, Lever, Theressa, Elijah and Mariah. Jonas H. Farr was born while his parents still resided in Elk Run township, the date of his birth being in the year 1825. Until his twentieth year the greater part of his time was devoted to assisting his father on the farm. Upon reaching the latter age he was united in marriage to Miss Christeen Gardner, who has borne him five children, named: William A., Leticia, wife of Albert Montgomery; Michael E.; Elijah E., and Louis T., who is a promising young lawyer, Mrs. Farr passed to her reward in November, 1884. She was, as is also her husband, a member of the United Brethren church. Mr. Farr has served as township trustee for about fifteen years, and is held in the warmest esteem by his friends and neighbors. Thomas Fitzsimmons was one of the most enterprising men of Middleton township during his life, and his death was a public calamity. He was a native of Columbiana county, having been born there on the farm now operated by his sons, in 1829. His youth was spent in clearing the place, his father having entered the land at an early day. James, his father, was a native of Huntington county, Penn., whence he came to Ohio about the year 1815. Soon after his settlement in his new home he married Rebecca Blackmore, who was of English descent. James was born in 1789 and died in 1837, his wife was born in 1790 and died about the year 1867. Thomas Fitzsimmons married Mary Fisher, daughter of Paul and Margaret Fisher, both Pennsylvanians, and by her had nine children, as follows: William, deceased; Paul, James, deceased; Margaret, deceased; John J., Nannie B., Samuel E., deceased; Mary M., and Jonathan H. The parents were devout communicants of the Presbyterian church at New Salem, Penn. Thomas Fitzsimmons was one of the best known sheep raisers in the county, having brought his first sheep from Vermont at an expense of Sho0. He made a business of raising sheep for the Philadelphia market, and was very successful in his enterprise. March 8, 1887, he passed to his eternal reward, leaving a wife and children to mourn the loss of a devoted husband and indulgent father. His wife never recovered from his loss and followed him to rest June 4, 1890. Thomas Fitzsimmons' career was marked by probity and uprightness, his every act was open to the gaze of all. He left no great fortune, as he had been too good a friend for that, but his memory is held in the highest respect and love by the multitudes who had come to know him. Gustavus H. Huff, one of the most respected citizens of Middleton township, was born in that township in 1825. He was reared on his father's farm, and was given a good education in COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 183 the common schools. Upon reaching his twenty-fourth year Mr. Huff married Sarah E. Rose, daughter of John and Sarah Rose, both Virginians. The daughter, Sarah E., was born on the farm where Mr. Huff now lives. Eight children have come to bless this happy home, their names are given below: Deborah, who is the wife of John T. Ward; William S., Lizzie, Matilda J., wife of George Dyke; Jane E., Anson, and two others who died in infancy. Mrs. Huff died in 1882, and he was again married, Ester Guy, daughter of John and Matilda Guy, becoming his wife. This marriage has resulted in the birth of two children: Alva and George. Both Mr. and Mrs. Huff are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Huff makes a business of general farming and also raises stock for the market. He is a prosperous, progressive farmer, and is so recognized throughout the township. William Huff was a son of Gustavus and Margaret Huff, the former of whom was born in Loudon county, Va., and came to Ohio with his parents, when they settled on the middle fork of Beaver creek in 1804. At that time there were but two houses in New Lisbon. When Gustavus Huff married Margaret George, a daughter of Williage George, they became among the first settlers of Elk Run township. After his marriage he settled in Middleton township. He was born in 1793, and died in January, 1869. His wife lost her eyesight in 1870, and lived until 1885. Both these were Godly people, and were earnest members of the Methodist Episcopal church. William Huff was born in 1821. He was reared on a farm and given a common schooling. In 1843 he married Annie Bard, daughter of Henry Bard. To this union three children were born: Elizabeth, wife of Jesse Morlan; William H. and Margaret W., the wife of James Bacon. In 1850 Mrs. Huff died, and two years later he took Sarah A. Rudebaugh to wife. She was the offspring of John Rudebaugh. The second wife bore him eleven children: Elzar, wife of James Gillispie; John E., Mrs. Angeline Dyke, Hugh B. George E., Mrs. Celeta Davidson, Simeon E., Mary, Myrtie and Eva. Mr. and Mrs Huff are active members of the Methodist Episcopal church. For a period of eight years he was a trustee of the township, part of his term having been during the war when there was much more required of trustees than now. A representative farmer of Middleton township, Columbiana county, Ohio, is Isaac Huston, who was one of five children horn to Benjamin and Hannah Huston, the names of the others being: Edward (deceased), John, Mrs. Mary Burson, and Elizabeth, wife of John Burson. Benjamin Huston was born in Maryland in 1788, and came to Ohio with his parents in his early youth. They settled near Acher village, or rather what is now Acher village, spending the first winter in a log cabin. The father 184 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. entered a quarter-section of land, which was afterward owned by Edward. After reaching the years of manhood Benjamin entered a quarter-section of land for himself, subsequently purchasing an additional quarter section, upon which his scn Isaac now lives. Benjamin died in 1861, and his wife followed him to the grave in 1885. She was a daughter of John Booth, who lives in Middleton township. Isaac Huston first saw the light in 1831, in Middleton township. Having received a good common school education, and having been reared on his father's farm where he learned practical agriculture, he, when twenty-seven years of age, married Miss Margaret Jane Huff, daughter of Gustavus and Margaret Huff, both Ohioans. The father died in 1870, and the mother in 1885. Five children have been the issue of the marriage of Isaac Huston and Margaret Huff, named as follows: Mrs. Emma Addis, George C., a resident of Colorado; Anson J., now living in Elk Run township; Rena, wife of John Wollam; and Elva. Mr. and Mrs. Huston are earnest members of the Methodist Episcopal church, of which he is a steward. For twelve years Mr. Huston has filled the office of township treasurer with satisfaction to all concerned. His fine farm consists of over 300 acres. The Huston family has long been prominently identified with the advancement and growth of Columbiana county. Members of the family have held many offices of trust, which have been gladly assigned them by the public from time to time. John Huston has had a long and honorable career. He was born in 1822, in Columbiana county, his father having settled there in 1804. He helped his father to clear the farm, remaining with him until lie reached his twenty-seventh year, at which time he was joined in marriage to Miss Margaret Burson, a daughter of Benjamin and Elizabeth Burson, natives of Loudon county, Va., who settled in Ohio at an early date. Mrs. Mary Addis, Sarah E., Rebecca A., Benjamin, Sarnira, wife of. Paul Fitzsimmons, and Hally I., are the offsprings of this happy marriage. For seven or eight years John Huston served' as township trustee, his course during that time having met with much approbation. Both -himself and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. He is a successful, progressive farmer, and by his life of probity and fair dealing has won the esteem of those who have come to know him best. George Justison was born in Delaware about r1800, and came to Ohio in 1826, at which time he settled near East Palestine, Columbiana county, where he entered and cleared a farm. In 1845 he bought 160 acres of good land in Middleton township, where his son, George W., now resides, and remained there until his death, in 1887. His wife was Mary McKeever, whom he married before his removal to Ohio. She was born in the COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 185 state of Delaware, in 1798, and died in 1882. They were devout members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and were useful, respected people. Their children were John M., deceased; Harman, George W., Mary A., deceased, and Mrs. Loraina C. Booth. George W. Justison was born in Middleton township, Columbiana county, Ohio, in 1830. His boyhood was spent in helping his father on the farm and in attending school. A great proportion of the farm work devolved upon him, as the other members of the family were not in good health. In 1855 Phoebe Booth became his wife. She was the daughter of John and Mary Booth, who were natives of Delaware. Three children were born of this union: Lyman P., Mary A., wife of G. W. McKean, and Mrs. Phoebe K. Sheets, of Topeka, Kan. Mrs. Justison passed to her reward in 1860, and he was again married, Lena H. Pierce becoming his wife. She was also a native of Delaware. The latter marriage has resulted in the birth of three children, as follows: George M., deceased; Thomas S., deceased, and Lewis V., who lives with his parents. Mr. Justison is a director in the Stock Raisers and Live Stock Mutual Insurance Company, of Ohio, and is one of the best known horse men in the state. His farm of 20 acres is highly cultivated, and his horses are of the best. Liverpool, a noted stallion which he purchased in Kentucky, is one of the best-bred horses in the country, and stands at the head of this fine stud. Henry Lawrence, one of the prominent business men of Columbiana county, Ohio, was one of eleven children born to John and Ann Lawrence, the former of whom was born in Staffordshire, England. In 1869, the father came to America and secured work in a coal mine at Salineville, Ohio. One year after his arrival in this country he sent for his wife and children, who shortly joined him. After living in various different places in the state the family finally settled at East Palestine, where the father died February 27, 1889, his wife having preceded him March 8, 1886. Henry Lawrence was born in England in 1863, and received a good schooling in his native land. After his coming to the United States he worked in the coal mines, and when twenty-one years of age was married to Jane Clark, daughter of James and Mary Clark. Gertie, born in 1884, and Annie, born in 1887, are the children that have come to bless the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence. In the year 1885, Mr. Lawrence embarked in the hotel business at Negley, and has since built up a very desirable business in this line. Three years after establishing the hotel he engaged in the general mercantile business, and one year later sold a half interest in the latter business to J. W. Sutherin, and this firm is now in a very prosperous condition. James Mackall was the only son of James and Elizabeth 186 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHO VALLEY. Mackall. James came to Pennsylvania from Virginia about 1801, and settled in Beaver county. There he purchased 400 acres of land, and remained there until his death in 1875. His wife, Elizabeth Lewis Mackall, was a Pennsylvanian, the daughter of William Lewis. She died in 1881. For four years the father was a commissioner of Columbiana county, and was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. James Mackall, Jr., was born November 7, 1813, in Pennsylvania. He married Nancy Davidson, daughter of James and Mary Davidson, both natives of Columbiana county. Soon after his marriage James settled in Middleton township, Columbiana county, and has since remained there. His children are: George H., Jackman (deceased), Jackson E., Matilda (deceased), who was the wife of J. B. McCoy; Mrs. E. Dawson, Addison R., a prominent attorney of East Liverpool, Ohio; Mrs. U. Angistine; Mrs. Isadean Calvin; E. D.; Sarah E., who died in infancy; Mrs. Irena Overlande; Belle, wife of A. J. Coulp, and one infant. The parents are members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and have the respect of all who know them. Jackson Mackall, son of the above, was born January 12, 1842. When sixteen years of age he began active life for himself as a sheep grower, and continued in that vocation until he enlisted in Company F, One Hundred and First regiment Pennsylvania volunteer infantry. He served from October to March, 1863, at which time he was honorably discharged on account of disability. From 1863 to 1864 he was engaged in the fruit business at Cincinnati, and then was employed in furnishing horses to the government until 1865. Returning home he embarked in the grape and small fruit growing industry; subsequently purchasing a farm of 255 acres, he began general farming. In 1869 he espoused Verlinda, daughter of Thomas and Rebecca Creighton, who early settled in Ohio, having removed from Washington county, Penn. Budell C., born April 9, 1870; James H., born May 14, 1872; Cal G., born April 1, 1874, and Pauline, born February 3, 1886, are the children born to Mr. and Mrs. Mackall. Robert L. Randall comes of an old and illustrious family. His father was Elias Randall, who was a cousin of Samuel J. Randall, the statesman. Elias was born in Frederick county, Md., about 1812. When twenty-four years of age he remeved to Harrison county, Ohio, and settled four miles from Cadiz, where for some time he was engaged in clearing land. While living there he married Margaret House, daughter of Benjamin House, one of the early settlers of Ohio. Soon after his marriage he removed to Dearsville and occupied a log cabin with very scanty furnishings. By hard work and the closest economy he managed to save a competence for his old age. In 1875 his wife died, and he passed away in 1882, in his seventy-second year. This esti- COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 187 mable couple were lifelong members of the Methodist Episcopal church. He was honored and trusted by his neighbors and filled many township offices during his life. Robert L., Mrs. Amanda Stevens, Benjamin, Mrs. Sarah Chandler, John F.. Mrs. Mary Watson, Mrs. Rebecca Spect, Mrs. Salena Ripley and Martha, who died in infancy, were the children born to them. Robert was born in Harrison county, Ohio, in 1840. His early youth was passed on the farm and in attending school. He was given a good education, having been for several terms a student at Mount Union college. After leaving college he worked on a farm for three years, and then engaged in teaching school. In 1870 he was a professor in the New Lisbon high school; and until three years .ago was more or less engaged in educational matters. Mr. Randall now owns and operates a farm of fifty-seven acres, raising fruits in large quantities. In 1870 Miss Minnie J. Rogers, daughter of James and Elizabeth Rogers, became his wife. 'Three children have been born to this marriage: Mrs. Vida Young, E. Sylvan and Mary Elizabeth. Jonathan F. Randolph is one of the most successful and respected agriculturists of Middleton township. Mr. Randolph was born October 31, 1828. His boyhood was spent in acquiring an education and in learning the tannery trade, under the tutelage of his father. In 1864 he formed a partnership with his brother in the business, and the firm continued until the death of the brother in 1884, at which time he purchased the interest of his brother trom the latter's heirs. Among other property owned by them was a fine farm, to which Mr. Randolph retired upon the dissolution of the partnership, and since that time has been been engaged in conducting a large farming business. In 1860 he was united in marriage to Miss Rebecca L. Ashford, daughter of George and Deborah Ashford, natives of Virginia, who came to Ohio at an early date. The father passed to his reward, about 1872; his wife still survives him. To Mr. and Mrs. Randolph have been born the following named children: Lewis S. F., Jessie D., wife of Dr. George J. Boyde, of Black- hawk, Penn.; Eliza U., Mary V., and John C., who is now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Randolph are valued communicants of the Baptist church, of Achor, of which the former is a deacon and the treasurer. This family is one of the oldest and most highly connected in the county, members of it having done much for the advancement and continued growth of the community. To Samuel and Sarah Richardson, the following named children were born: Samuel, Alford (deceased) ; Mrs. Sarah Campbell, Mrs. Lydia Dixon, Enoch, Mrs. Margaret Smith,  (deceased) ; and Mrs. Polly Fisher. The father was born in Pennsylvania, and came to Ohio with his parents John and Richardson, in 1802. John then settled on the 188 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHO VALLEY. farm which is now owned by Samuel Richardson. Sarah Blackledge, who afterwards became Samuel's wife, was born in Washington county, Penn. Both parents were Quakers. Samuel died in 1862, and his wife about two years later. He was a justice of the peace of Middleton township for sixteen years, and settled a great many estates. His son, Samuel, the principal of this biographical mention, was born in 1821. He assisted his father to clear the farm for cultivation, but was given a good education despite need of his services on the farm. When twenty- three years of age he married Miss Elizabeth Fisher, daughter of Michael and Eliza Fisher, both early settlers in Ohio, Four children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Richardson: Mary U., wife of John Blackmore; Lydia, wife of Robert Eells, and Miah, who married a daughter of James Sutherin, by whom he has had two children: Frank and Sadie; and Nerva, the wife of James W. Sutherin. Samuel Richardson has ever been actively identified with any enterprise promising good to the community in which he lives. He was very active in securing the entrance of the railroad into Negley at the time of the agitation of the subject, and in many other ways his influence and energy have been thrown on the side of progressiveness and public improvement. James Rogers was the son of Thomas and Hope Rogers, the former of whom was born in Burlington county, N. J. He was the son of Thomas, who was also a native of that state. They subsequently removed to Pennsylvania, where the father died. Thomas. Jr., was approaching the years of manhood at the time of the removal to Pennsylvania. He worked on his father's farm until his marriage to Miss Hope Russell, daughter of Job and Hulda Russell. James Rogers was. born in Columbiana county, on the farm that he now owns, in 1812. When nineteen years old he began to learn the blacksmith and gunsmith trades. Having served an apprenticeship of three years with Jonathan Ricesenger, he worked as a journeyman for two years more, at the expiration of which time he formed a partnership with John Russell, and they carried on a gun-making business for two years; after which James worked on a farm for some time. After leaving agriculture, he and a brother started a shop where they carried on a blacksmith's business for some time. Elizabeth, daughter of Archibald and Jane Jamieson, natives of Westmoreland county, Penn., became his wife at that time, and eleven children have been the result of this union. Henry Seachrist was born in Lancaster county, Penn., in 1813, and removed to Ohio with his parents in 1815, settling in Fairfield township, Columbiana county, where Jacob, the father, raised a family of fourteen children. Henry remained on the farm until he was seventeen years old, and then became an apprentice to COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 189 the blacksmith's trade, which he followed for ten years. In 1846 he removed to Portage county, Ohio, with his family, and lived there until the fall of 851, when he returned to Columbiana county and took possession of the farm now owned by him. He has reached his seventy-seventh year, and is still hale and hearty. Although he never had any advantages of education he is well informed, and is a good English scholar and a fair German student. His wife, Margaret, was a daughter of John and Elizabeth Windel, who emigrated to Ohio from Virginia early in the history of Columbiana county. John Windel was one of the old time wagoners, his route extending as far as Washington, D. C. The farm once owned by him is still in the possession of his descendants., Mrs. Seachrist died in May, 1886, leaving eight of the ten children born to her to mourn her loss. The names of the children of this marriage are: John (deceased), Mrs. Elizabeth Myers, Jacob W., Enos, Mrs. Tryphena Seeds, Mrs. Margaret Ann Hoke, Eva, Elza (deceased), Leonard, Ira and Mrs. Mary Rauch. Enos Seachrist, the principal of this sketch, was born February 8, 1842, in Columbiana county. When the late war broke out he was but nineteen years of age, but nevertheless he became a Union soldier, having enlisted in Company FL One Hundred and Fifteenth regiment Ohio volunteer infantry, August 19, 1862, and served until the close of the war, at which time he received his honorable discharge at Cleveland, Ohio. For two years after his return from the war he engaged in farming, and on June 18, 1867, espoused Rebecca, daughter of John and Lucinda Marinee, by whom he has had two children, Orin H. and Ida May. The family are members of the United Brethren church, and he is also a member of the G. A. R. His wife died March 22, 1888. She was a very earnest, Christian woman, and her loss to the community is great. James W. Sutherin, perhaps the most prominent benefactor of the town of Negley, Middleton township, Columbiana county, Ohio, was born March 22, 1857, at Industry, Penn. He was given some schooling, and when twelve years of age, began work in the coal mines. After three years, he entered the employ of the Butts Coal Co., being engaged in their store until his father's removal to East Palestine. Having accompanied his parents to their new home, James secured employment in the coal banks at the latter place, and remained there for some time, after which he worked in a store owned by a man by the name of Chamberlain. Not being able to stand the confinement of store work, in 1880 he went to Kennelton to operate the coal works there for his father. After three years, the coal supply having been exhausted meanwhile, he returned to East Palestine to assume the management of the Prospect coal bank for his father. In 1883, Mr. Sutherin came to the place now called Negley and opened a 190 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. coal bank. He is now manager of the coal works in the latter place, and has under his charge, 125 men engaged in developing this rich coal country. Mr. Sutherin is one of the best coal bank managers in the country. He has never had any trouble with the men under his control, as his course with them has always been marked by respect for their calling, and by a firm trust in their loyalty to him. His experience in the business is unbounded, he having followed all the steps, from driving a mule, to managing a mine. June 22, 1881, he married a daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Richardson, by whom he has had four children: Maud, born March 27, 1882; James B., barn December 30, 1884; Burrizetta, born April t, 1887; and Paul, born June 14, 1889. Mr. and Mrs. Sutherin are members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and he is also a member of lodge 417, F. & A. M., of the I. 0. 0. F. and of the Jr. 0. U. A. M. Mr. Sutherin is engaged in the mercantile business at Negley, in addition to his coal business. John B. Warren was born in Lancashire, England, in 1833. When eleven years of age he went to Liverpool and bound himself for a four year's voyage at sea. He made the trip to South America, and on his return to England his father would not allow him to finish the term of his enlistment. When seventeen years old he sought a broader field for his labors in America. He landed in New York in 1849, and lived in various different states, until his marriage in 1859, to Lucy Underwood, daughter of William and Hannah Underwood. The former vas born in York county, Penn., and came to Ohio with his parents, Jesse and Revle Underwood, in 1812. They settled in Middleton township, Columbiana county, and entered govern. ment land. William was the father of seven children: Israel (deceased), Rachel (deceased), Mahlon, Gilbert and Mary (deceased) , Lucy, wife of John Warren, and Clarissa. The father died June 15, 1875, and the mother December 25, 1873. After his marriage Mr. Warren began farming on the property which he has since succeeded in acquiring as his own. The land was owned by his father-in-law, and he worked it for him on shares. Ten children are the issue of this marriage, viz.: Mrs. Mary Newhouse, Carley (deceased), Joseph, Anna E. (deceased), William, a graduate of Mount Hope college; Izora, wife of. Jonas Moreland; Julicia, Thomas (deceased), Walter and Effie. John Warren answered his adopted country's call by enlisting in Company D, Nineteenth regiment, Ohio volunteer infantry, and served two years. He was honorably discharged at Cleveland, Ohio, in 1863, for disability. Mr. Warren is a member of Len- ley M. Tillis post, No. 123, G. A. R., of which he is commander. He organized the post at East Palestine, and he is also a member of the East Palestine lodge, 417, F. &. A. M., and of the COLUMBIANA COUNTY - 191 New Lisbon chapter. Thomas Warren was the father of the above. His other children are: Thomas, Mrs. Eliza Cleaver (deceased), Charles, a sailor who was lost at sea in 1878; William, James, Mrs. Jane Carbot (deceased), Robinson, captain of an Australian ship, and Alford, a banker. Henry and Mary Wollam were the parents of thirteen children: John, Archibald (deceased) ; Lea, wife of Henry Smith, (deceased) ; Benjamin (deceased) ; Hannah, wife of Jackson Lee (deceased) ; Jacob. (deceased), Elizabeth, wife of Leonard Jackson (deceased) ; Samuel, Henry, died while in the service of his country during the late war; Mary, wife of George Concole (deceased) ; Sarah, wife of John Hollinger; Susan M., wife of C. March; and Joseph. Henry and Mary Wollam were married in 1801. The former was born in Virginia and came to Ohio in 1804, with his wife, two years after their marriage. He bought a farm of a man by the name of Welch and passed the remainder of his life on it. His death occurred in 1845. His wife's maiden name was Bough, her parents being Henry and Mary Bough. She died March 30, 1870. These parents were members of the Disciples church. John Wollam was born in 1826. He lived on the homestead farm until nearly thirty years of age, when he learned the shoemaker's trade, at which he worked for two years. Five years before leaving the old farm he espoused Margaret D. Sander, June, 1851, having been the date of the solemnization of the ceremony. She was the daughter of John and Mary Sander, who had six children: Margaret, Michael H. Elizabeth, Daniel, Mrs. Martha Rudibaugh, Mrs. Rebecca E. H., and John A., who married Lizzie Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Wollam have been blessed by the birth of the following children: Henry M. who married Ellen Sturgis; Mrs. Samantha Moore, John C. M., married Mary M. Cooley; Mrs. Mary E. Huston, James W., married Ellen Latta; Mrs. Sarah J. Fitzsimmons, Mrs. Anna T. Lyons, Ella and Charles. Mr. Wollam and wife are communicants of the Presbyterian church, and are accounted as among the most benevolent and charitable of the community. Mr. Wollam owns a very fine farm with the best of buildings.