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small beginning. Mr. Gartrell's farm now consists of nearly 500 acres of choice farming land in Orange Township. On November 15, 1860, he was married to Rebecca, daughter of Benjamin and Elizabeth Price, and to this union were born children, as follows: Carrie, wife of Hugh Downing; Thomas G. ; Meredith P. and Charles B. The mother of this family dying April 5, 1872, Mr. Gartrell was united in marriage January 2, 1873, with Matilda, daughter of James and Mary Rippeth, of Orange Township, Carroll County, and the issue of this union has been four children, viz. : Samuel J., James L., Mary E. and Albert L. Mr. Gartrell and family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he has been class leader and steward; in politics he has always supported the Republican party.
GUY S. DUDGEON, another of the native born, prosperous farmers of Loudon Township, Carroll County, was born January 3, 1833, on the farm he now owns in the above-named township, where he grew to manhood and received his education at the common schools. His father, Guy Dudgeon, was born in County Donegal, Ireland, November 9, 1803, a son of Richard Dudgeon, and was reared in his native country, where he received a good practical business education. When eighteen years of age he immigrated to the United States, and his first winter in the land of his adoption was spent in Pennsylvania. In the following spring he came to Ohio, and entered land, which by toil and industry developed into the fertile farm now owned by the subject of this sketch. After entering his land he taught school for some time, then for about twenty years he filled a position as clerk for John Scott, in Amsterdam, Jefferson Co., Ohio. He married Miss Sophia Charlotte Shober, who was born in Loudoun County, Va., June 9, 1804, and this union has been blessed with five children, viz. : Guy S. ; Charlotte Algeo, born August 8, 1836, now deceased; Sarah J. Smith, born December 20,1839, a resident of Jefferson County, Ohio; Mary E. Seaton, born June 19, 1843, now deceased, and Leah Walker, born June 6, 1846, a resident of Amsterdam, Ohio. Mr. Dudgeon, after his marriage, built a log cabin on his land, where he resided some years, and then erected a more substantial dwelling, the one now occupied by his son Guy S. Mr. Dudgeon departed this life November 7, 1885, his wife having preceded him to the grave February 27, 1872. They were both members of the Methodist Episcopal Church; politically he was first a Whig and then a Republican, and for several years he served as justice of the peace.
Guy S. Dudgeon, the immediate subject of this biographical record, taught school for some time after securing his own education. On November 16, 1871, he married Miss Mary J. Rankin, who was born September 19, 1849, a daughter of Thomas and Ann J. (Tennant) Rankin, former of whom was born in Washington County, Penn., in 1820, and the latter in New York City in 1823. To this union were born, on the dates given, the following named three children: Sophia J., January 25, 1873; Mary E., April 11, 1876, and Thomas I., January 8, 1881. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Dudgeon settled on the farm where they now reside, and in 1880 he erected one of the finest and most commodious barns to be seen in Loudon township. Our subject and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church; in politics he is a Republican, and has been elected to the office of justice of the peace, as well as several other positions of trust in his township, but has declined to serve, as the duties of the farm demand all his best attention.
JOHN A. RIPPETH, one of the leading young farmers of Orange Township, Carroll County, was born September 2, 1847. His father is Samuel W. Rippeth, one of the early residents of Orange Township, a sketch of whom is given elsewhere. The life of John A. has been spent entirely in the pursuit of
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agriculture and stock-raising. He has, by hard work, industry and economy, made a great success in his chosen field of labor, and though he began with little, yet he now possesses a large and well-improved farm situated near the village of Leesville. He received his education at the district school, which he left at the age of eighteen to study the practicalities of life. He is a Republican, and has always been among the strong supporters of that party. February 29, 1872, he married Margot Gamble, daughter of John Gamble, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere. His family are Carrie, Albert, Harry and Effie. Mr. Rippeth is a self-made man and one of the representative citizens of his township.
DAVID CAHILL, a representative of one of the oldest families in Carroll County, Ohio, was born in Perry Township, November 10, 1824. His father, Griffith, was born near the present site of Mt. Pleasant, where, for a short time, the family stopped. Philip, the father of Griffith, was a native of Pennsylvania, where he was engaged in farming. The family were of Irish descent. While a resident of Pennsylvania Philip was married to Mary McGuire, who bore him the following family: Joseph, Philip, John, David, Griffith, Jesse, Mary, Catherine and Elizabeth. After Mrs. Cahill died, Mr. Cahill chose, for his second wife, Ruth West, whose family were identified with the early history of Harrison County. The issue of the second marriage was Elisha, Elijah, William, James, Levi, Rachel and Joshua. After coming to Ohio Mr. Cahill remained some time near Mt. Pleasant, but in 1813 came with his family to Carroll County, and settled on a farm he had entered in Perry Township, where his subsequent life was spent. The farm consisted of 320 acres and was cleared by the family. He was a Whig in politics and a leading member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He passed away at the age of ninety and his wife at eighty-seven years. The early life of Griffith was spent in Carroll County, where he received his physical and mental training. He was married at the age of twenty-one to Mary McQueen, a daughter of William McQueen, an early settler of Carroll County. They remained on the home place until June 12, 1830, when Mr. Cahill was killed by an accidental discharge of a gun. From that time on until the marriage of Mrs. Cahill the work on the farm was done by David, who began at the age of six years. The family were as follows: Rachel, David, Robinson and Lovina. Mr. Cahill was a Whig and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
At the age of eighteen David Cahill started in life for himself, and worked out as a farmer for a few years, and then entered the employment of a merchant, with whom he remained one year. He then engaged in river traffic, running as far south as New Orleans. This he continued until October 17, 1861, when he was married to Julia A., daughter of Francis and Mary Worley, of Highland County, Ohio. After his marriage he settled on a farm, where he remained until 1870, when his wife died. Soon afterward, on the failure of his health, he disposed of his property and came to his " native heath." He soon settled in Leesville, where he has since remained. In politics Mr. Cahill has been a Republican, and is an earnest supporter of that party. He is a self-made man, and has made an excellent success financially. Respected and esteemed, he is now passing his last days in the enjoyment of his earnings.
SAMUEL STENGER is a native of Carroll County, Ohio, having been born in Loudon Township July 9, 1833. His father, George Stenger, was born in Franklin County, Penn., March 4, 1791. William Stenger, grandfather of our subject, was a native of Germany, but came to Pennsylvania at an early age, and settled on the farm where George Stenger was born. George spent his childhood days in Pennsylvania until seven
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years of age, when the mother with her family moved to Harrison County, Ohio, in 1798. Here he received his education. In 1821 he moved to Loudon Township, Carroll County. At the age of thirty George Stenger married Miss Harner, who was born in Pennsylvania in 1798, her parents being of German descent. Soon after marriage they settled on a farm in Loudon Township, where Samuel Stenger, our subject, was born. There is at present on the farm a pear tree which was brought from Virginia and set out in the year 1800. A family of fourteen children was born to Mr. and Mrs. Stenger, two of whom died in infancy. George Stenger learned the cabinet-making trade, which he followed until he came to Carroll County, and then farmed as a source of livelihood. After a long and active life he passed away in January, 1873, his wife having preceded him in 1863. At the time Mr. Stenger settled in Carroll County the country was a wilderness, wild animals frequented the forest, while the air teemed with wild fowl, and Mr. Stenger shot deer OP his own farm. He always did his share to help lift up mankind, and thus bettered the world by his having lived.
Samuel Stenger, the subject of this sketch, was reared amid the scenes of a country home. He attended subscription school at first, and afterward the district school, where he fitted himself for future usefulness. At the age of twenty-six, in October, 1859, he married Miss Sarah A. Weir, who was born and reared in Washington Township, Carroll County. Eight children were the result of this union, one of whom died in infancy. Five sons and two daughters grew to maturity, named as follows: William T., Robert G., E. E., George W., C. 0., Mary V. and Maggie M. After living twenty years on his farm in Loudon Township, Mr. Stenger moved to Kilgore, Loudon Township, where he was interested in a mill for three years, after which he moved to Mechanicstown, Fox Township, where he was engaged as an agent for thirty years to sell farming implements. March 1, 1887, be moved to his farm, which is located near the depot, where Mr. Stenger has been station agent ever since. In connection with his business as railway agent, he is a manufacturer of hard and soft wood charcoal at Mechanicstown, Ohio. In 1886 Mr. Stenger built him an elegant residence, which is one of the finest in Mechanicstown. In politics he is a Republican, and has held several offices of trust. Mr. Stenger is a Mason, also an Odd Fellow, and is a member of the Railway Agents' Association. Mr. and Mrs. Stenger are united with the Presbyterian Church, and are highly respected by all who know them.
GEORGE W. WIGGINS, stock-raiser and farmer, of Fox Township, Carroll County, was born November 25, 1818, in Chester County, Penn., and Isaac Wiggins, his father, was born in the same county in 1781. The Wigginses are of old English descent, and both grandparents of our subject were of old Quaker stock. Isaac was reared in Chester County, and when he reached manhood he married Miss Rachel Green. After marriage, for ten years, Isaac worked at the carpenter's trade in the East, but not being satisfied with the country he started for the West and in 1819 entered a piece of land in what is now Fox Township, Carroll County. About 1832 Mr. Wiggins platted Harlem Springs, and thus was the founder of that place. His early married life was full of hardships, and his trip across the mountains of Pennsylvania into Ohio was most dangerous; but trials were overcome by determination, and success was his reward. Isaac Wiggins was the father of three boys and three girls, who were born in the old log house that long since has become extinct. The boys were named Thomas, Abel and George W.; the girls were Sarah R., Rachel and Eliza Anne. All are dead except George W. Wiggins, the subject of this biographical notice. Isaac Wiggins was one of the most prominent men of his time. He was justice of the peace, the postmaster for a number of years at Harlem Springs, and was also keeper
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of the hotel at that place. After coming west Mr. Wiggins first practiced medicine and made a successful doctor. He died August 16, 1849, and his wife in 1862.
George W. Wiggins at the age of two years was brought by his parents across the mountains to Fox Township, Carroll County, and here his early days were spent working on his father's farm in summer and attending the subscription school in winter. The old school-house contained no windows, nothing but greased paper to let in the light. February 6, 1845, he married Miss Sarah Moody, and four children were born to this union: John R., October 29, 1845, Isaac W., June 21, 1848; Rachel A., October 22, 1851, and David M., October 15, 1853. All are dead but John R.. who is a farmer in Fox Township. Mrs. Wiggins died June 28, 1886, and June 5, 1888, Mr. Wiggins married his second wife, Mary Jane Bowers, who was born in Carroll County, Ohio, February 4, 1835. Mrs. Wiggins' father was born in Pennsylvania and is of German descent; he is still living at the ripe age of eighty-two, and his wife is also living, aged seventy-four, and is of Irish descent. Mr. Wiggins has a stock farm of 250 acres, which is well improved with all modern conveniences and implements; he has a fine brick residence and well-built barns, stables, etc., and takes great pride in raising blooded stock. His sheep are the Delaine Merino stock, and his cattle belong. the Holstein variety. Among the prominent and progressive men of Fox Township Mr. Wiggins holds a conspicuous position. He and his wife are members of the Presbyterian Church, and both have a host of friends who rejoice in their success.
CHRISTIAN WETZEL, one of the oldest and best known residents of Harrison Township, Carroll County, and one of the representative agriculturists of this section, was born in Germany, December 14, 1819. His father, John G. Wetzel, also a native of that country, was reared in Horrheim, Wurtemberg, and followed the hereditary vocation of the family —farming. When yet a youth he was married in his native land to Christina Steinbron, who bore him the following named children: Gotlieb, Jacob, Christian, Frederick, Catherine and Christina. In 1839 Mr. Wetzel set sail with his family for America, and after a voyage of some weeks they arrived safely at New York, whence they proceeded at once to Ohio, locating in Harrison Township, Carroll County, where he purchased a farm on which he passed the rest of his life, dying May 14,1877, his wife having preceded him to the grave September 21, 1851. They sleep their last sleep in the cemetery at Emanuels Church, Rose Township. He was a member, from his youth up, of the Lutheran Church; in politics he was first a Whig and afterward, on the formation of the party, a Republican.
Christian Wetzel was nineteen years of age when he came with his parents to Ohio. He was fortunate in having obtained his school training in the Fatherland, where education was more thorough than in America, and he has wisely taken care, that, in his after life, his opportunities in that respect have not been thrown away. He was engaged in farming on the home place until April 25, 1844, when he became united in marriage with Catherine, daughter of Lewis and Susanna (Fisher) Smith. They then started out hand in hand on life's voyage, with little capital, save willing hands and a determination to succeed; and they did—as witness the fine farm, comfortable residence and commodious out-buildings. The children born to Mr. and Mrs. Wetzel are as follows: Henry, Christian, Elizabeth, Catherine, John F., George L., Jacob, Rebecca and Mary J. The mother died June 29, 1888, a member of the United Brethren in Christ.
Politically Mr. Wetzel was early identified with the Whig party, and afterward with the Republican. He has served in nearly all the township offices, and was for twenty-one consecutive years school director. He is an outspoken champion of education, and has always advocated a more thorough system of educating
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the young in the common schools. He and his family are members of the United Brethren in Christ, of which society he served as trustee for many years, and was instrumental in organizing the present church at Macedonia. Mr. Wetzel ranks among the most prominent and progressive farmers of his section of the county, and is generally held in high esteem.
JOHN A. KLOTZ, one of the enterprising farmers of Brown Township, Carroll County, was born in Rose Township, December 26, 1844. His father, Jacob, was born in Alsace (now in Germany), April 27, 1804, and was a son of Jacob, who had born to him four children: Jacob, John, Catherine and Elizabeth, and died at an advanced age in his native land. Jacob Klotz, the father of John A., soon after coming of age was married in the old country to Christina Gutbub, and in 1833 came to the New World in a sailing vessel, the voyage taking several weeks. Landing in Philadelphia, the young couple made their home there for several months, then went to Pittsburgh, whence they came to Carroll County, Ohio, and purchased a farm in Rose Township, Mr. Klotz pursuing his trade of shoemaker, in conjunction with farming. He next came to Brown Township and purchased the farm now occupied by John A. He was a stanch Democrat and an intelligent voter. His religion was that of the Lutheran Church, of which he was an elder for several years. The children born to Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Klotz were Magdelena, Jacob, Christina, Sophia, Lewis, Philip, Mary, John A., George and Clara. On November 11, 1886, Mr. Klotz passed from earth, and his remains were interred beside those of his wife, who died November 27, 1870. He was an enterprising and progressive citizen, but as a man was quiet and unostentatious, and he held the respect and esteem of all who knew him.
John A. Klotz was reared from childhood in Brown Township, which has ever been his home. March 12, 1868, he married Miss Elizabeth Starkey, daughter of John Starkey, of Stark County, Ohio. Mr. Starkey was born in Switzerland, September 20, 1815. He came to the United States in 1840, where he married Barbara Heim, and they settled in Stark County, Ohio, where they reared the following family: Henry, Elizabeth, Daniel, Catherine, John, Samuel, Philip and Susan (twins), Frank, Mary M., Clara and Laura. He was a Democrat, and was a member of the German Reformed Church; he was an enterprising and successful farmer. His death took place January 26, 1884. His widow still resides in Stark County. Mr. and Mrs. Klotz for awhile after marriage resided on a rented farm in Brown Township, and then purchased the old home place, which they still occupy, and which is situated about two miles from Malvern, and is in a most excellent state of cultivation. They are members of the German Reformed Church, and, like their parents, have always liberally supported that society; but, unlike his father, Mr. Klotz has always supported the Republican party. To Mr. and Mrs. Klotz have been born three children: E. G., Clara B. and Laura A., the last named being now deceased.
HENRY LEYDA (deceased), late of Angusta, Ohio, was born in Washington County, Penn., September 26, 1817, a son of John Leyda. Our subject was reared to manhood on a farm in Carroll County, Ohio, and educated at the district school, his parents having come to this State at an early day. In 1845 he married Jennet Donaldson, who was born in Scotland April 14, 1821, a daughter of James Donaldson. [See sketch of Elizabeth Tatters.] To this union were born ten children, viz. : Susan, residing at home; Mary H., wife of Eli Dennis, of Augusta; James H., residing in Tuscarawas County, Ohio; John L., in Ray County, Mo. ; Thomas G., deceased; Annie J., wife of George Grim, of West Virginia; Mildred, wife of Frank Duel, of Harrison Township, Carroll County; Eliza, wife of George
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Rondebush, of Augusta Township; William A., residing in Minerva; Jesse H., deceased. Mr. Leyda and his wife settled on a farm of 124 acres in Augusta Township, Carroll County, Ohio, where he resided till his death, March 2, 1879. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and politically was a Democrat. Mrs. Leyda remained on the farm for five years after her husband's death, and has since resided in the town of Augusta, where she is an active member of the Presbyterian Church, and enjoys the respect of all who know her.
THOMAS P. CRAWFORD, M. D., of Augusta, Carroll County, was born in East Township, that county, August 25, 1849. He was reared to manhood on the farm, and received his education at the district schools and the New Wilmington College of Pennsylvania. He then spent about four years in teaching in the district schools, and in 1872 commenced to read medicine with Dr. James Westfall, of Minerva. In 1874 he entered the Wooster Medical College, of Cleveland, from which he graduated in 1877. When he returned from college he entered upon practice at Mechanicstown, Carroll Co., Ohio, where he remained three years and then removed to Malvern, and in 1883 came to Augusta, where he has since been in active and most successful practice. On May 28, 1874, he married Miss Sadilla M. Milbourn, who was born May 31, 1853, a daughter of Samuel and Agnes J. (Myers) Milbourn. To this union was born one son, Samuel Milbourn Crawford. Mrs. Crawford died December 3, 1881, an active and devout member of the Disciples Church. Dr. Crawford is a member of the United Presbyterian Church. Politically he is a Republican, and is one of the leading and most influential men of Augusta Township. Samuel Milbourn was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, March 1, 1826. His father, Samuel, was born in Virginia, and was a son of Andrew, also a native of Virginia. Samuel, Sr., grew to manhood in
his native State, and married Jane Craig. Their children were as follows: Andrew, Lydia and David and Absalom (twins) are residing in Columbiana County, Ohio; Jacob is deceased; Jonathan and Samuel are in Augusta, Ohio, and Isaac is in Alliance, Ohio.. Samuel Milbourn in a very early day came to Ohio and entered a tract of land in Columbiana County, near Hanover, where he resided all his life. Politically he was a Whig. His son, Samuel, Jr., resided on the farm till he was grown to manhood, or till he was eighteen years old, when he commenced to learn the carpenter's trade, which he has continually worked at, his field of labor being mostly in Carroll County, Ohio. On May 1, 1851, he married Miss Agnes J. Myers, who was born in 1829, a daughter of John and Rachel (Wolfkail) Myers. To this union was born one daughter, Sadilla, deceased wife of Dr. Thomas P. Crawford, our subject. Politically Mr. Milbourn is a Republican, and he and his wife are members of the Disciples Church.
ROBERT WOODS, a highly respected farmer of Brown Township, Carroll County, was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, July 31, 1817. The Woods family is of English origin, and those of its members who first came to America settled in Virginia before the Revolutionary War. The
father of our subject, William Woods, was born in that State August 20, 1788, and was one of
the early settlers of Jefferson County, Ohio. In 1817 he came to Carroll County, entered a farm in Harrison Township when the country was new and set to work to develop a farm, for many years making his home in the primitive log cabin. While a resident of Jefferson County he married Mary Pugh, daughter of Aaron Pugh, an early settler of the county, and to this union were born Elizabeth, Isaac, George, John, Robert, Jane, Mary, Margaret, Nancy Ann and Thomas. Mr. Woods was an active Democrat, and held many positions of trust in his township. He was an earnest worker in the Method-
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ist Episcopal Church, and was the founder of Woods' Chapel, dying in the faith in 1856, his wife having preceded him seven months. He was eminently successful in business, as a result of • his energy and economy, and was, altogether, an enterprising and respected citizen.
Robert Woods, whose name stands at the head of this sketch, was brought to Carroll County, while yet a babe, and here has ever since resided. His education was such as could be procured at the old-time log school-house, and his business training that of the home farm. June 5, 1840, he married Catherine Finefrock, resided in Harrison Township a short time, and then came to his present place in Brown Township, which had been entered by his father, and which has been highly improved by Robert and his sons, both as to its tillage and its commodious and convenient buildings. The children born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Woods are named as follows: Mary J., Franklin, Oliver, Cordelia, Lemma, Melissa and Alice M.
In politics Mr. Woods has ever been a Democrat, as far as national affairs are concerned, but in township and county politics he makes selections of such candidates as he may think best qualified to fill the respective offices. He has, for many years, been a member of the congregation of Woods' Chapel, and is a representative citizen, enjoying the respect and confidence of the community and fully sustains the reputation of the family name.
JOHN BUCHANAN, one of the most prosperous agriculturists of Loudon Township, Carroll County, was born in what is now Rumley Township, Harrison County, June 3, 1807. His grandfather, Samuel Buchanan, Sr., was a native of Scotland, and in an early day crossed over to the north of Ireland, where he was engaged for some time in mercantile business in the city of Londonderry. About the year 1790 he emigrated to the United States, and settled near Chambersburg, Penn. He made several trips to Ireland, returning with immigrants, paying their fare, and then hiring them at this end to work out the price of their passage, etc. When the Revolutionary War broke out he enlisted on the side of the patriots, soon thereafter being promoted to captain, and served about four years. He was once taken prisoner, but was released after three days. At the close of his service he returned to near Chambersburg, where he continued to reside up to his death in 1791. His children were nine in number, viz. : George, Thomas, Joseph, Ross, Jonathan, Samuel, Mary, Margaret and Jane. Of these, Samuel was born near Chambersburg, Penn., in 1773, and when twelve years old he moved to Washington County, same State, where he received a common-school education, and was married, in 1797, to Miss Mary Neeper, of Pittsburgh, Penn., born in 1784. By this union there were six children, viz. : Jane and Maria (deceased), John, Margaret, Joseph and Nancy (deceased). On April 10, 1805, Samuel and his family came to Ohio, where he entered land which is now the farm owned by Beatty Anderson, near Jewett. Here he erected a rough cabin, and spent the remainder of his days in improving his land.
John Buchanan was brought up to practical farm life from his early boyhood, receiving but three months' schooling. In 1832 he married Miss Mary W. Pittinger, who bore him five children, viz. : William H., in. Monroe Township, Carroll County; Samuel, in Union Township; Mrs. Nancy Vasbinder, in Monroe Township; Mrs. Susan Rutledge, deceased; and John N., in Monroe Township. Mr. Buchanan purchased, in 1835, a farm in Union Township, Carroll County, containing 242 acres, where he resided until 1870, when he removed to Carrollton, and here lived a retired life until 1880, in which year he returned to his farm in Union Township, where he remained till 1884, and then purchased the farm of 168 acres he now owns in Loudon Township. His first wife dying in 1860, our subject married, in 1861, Miss Mary J. Riley, daughter of John and Elizabeth Riley, and who was born in Union
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Township in 1829. Mr. and Mrs. Buchanan are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, as was his first wife from her youth. In politics he was a Whig until 1855, when he joined the Republican party, with whom he cast his suffrage till 1887 when he joined the Prohibitionists. He has held several township offices, and is a man of influence in the community.
SAMUEL B. BAKER, farmer and proprietor of saw-mill in Orange Township, Carroll ,County, was born October 2, 1838, in Harrison County, Ohio, a son of Otho and Nancy (Buchanan) Baker, former of whom was also of Harrison County. The father lived the greater part of his life in that county, and was there married to Miss Nancy Buchanan, whose grandparents came from Germany to this country, her parents being natives of Pennsylvania, whence they moved to Ohio in early times. Mr. and Mrs. Otho Baker had seven children, all boys, as follows: Samuel B. ; Zachariah; A. B. ; John, a practicing physician in Illinois; Cyrus; Joseph (deceased), and one that died in infancy. The father died in Perry Township, Carroll County, April 19, 1887, and the mother April 4, 1888.
Samuel B. Baker, whose name heads this biography, was a year old when his parents brought him to Orange Township, and he here received a good business education, also a thorough practical training in the science of agriculture on his father's farm. In March, 1862, he was married to Miss Ann Coffee, who was born in Carroll County, and whose parents, John and Elizabeth (Rutledge) Coffee, came from Ireland, and by this union were born six children, viz. : John Otho, Samuel Joseph, William Emerson, Emmet Ellsworth, and two sons who died in infancy. After marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Baker moved to their present farm, which comprises 133 acres of highly improved land in Section 23, having a fine residence thereon and a commodious barn. It is well stocked, watered, and equipped with all necessary implements of husbandry. Mr. Baker is not only a practical farmer, but for the past twenty-five years has given much of his attention to saw-milling, his first mill being driven by water-power, and his present one by steam. He is an extensive manufacturer of lumber, supplying the most of his neighbors with all their wants in that line.
JAMES CALDWELL was born in Brown Township, Carroll Co., Ohio, September 9, 1831. William Caldwell, his father, was born in Washington County, Penn. The Caldwell family can trace their origin as far back as James Caldwell, the paternal grandfather of our subject, who was a native of Ireland. In Ireland James Caldwell was a farmer, and shortly after marriage he moved to Washington County, Penn., where he reared a large family. After a long life of hardships and privations in the New World, he died on the farm he entered in Pennsylvania. William Caldwell, father of the gentleman whose name heads this article, spent his early years in the vicinity of his father's farm, and obtained his education in Washington County, Penn. After reaching manhood he met and married Miss Mary Love, who was a native of Ireland, and of Scotch descent. After marriage Mr. and Mrs. Caldwell sought a new home in the West, and in 1824 settled in the wilds of Brown Township, Carroll Co., Ohio, where they entered a farm of eighty acres. In this wilderness they built a log cabin and settled down to undergo all the trials and hardships which are incident to pioneer life. In the midst of this wilderness two children were born: James and Robert. Mr. Caldwell was a progressive farmer, and did many deeds of kindness for his neighbors. In 1865, when aged seventy, he died, and his wife followed him fifteen years later, in 1880, at the age of eighty-six.
James Caldwell, our subject, spent his early days on his father's farm, and attended the district school in the neighborhood. At the age of thirty Mr. Caldwell married Miss Eliza Love, who was born in Philadelphia, Penn., and was
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of Scotch descent. After marriage Mr. and Mrs. Caldwell moved to the old Caldwell homestead, and in 1876 they came to their present farm in Augusta Township. Three children have been born to them: Mary, John and William. Mr. Caldwell has a farm of 170 acres, which is well improved with a brick residence and spacious farm buildings. In politics Mr. Caldwell is a Republican, and is an active member of the Presbyterian Church. He and his wife are among the most prominent citizens of Augusta Township. They have made their success by hard labor and good management. Many are their friends who wish them success in the future, and happiness in this the autumn of their earthly pilgrimage.
JOSEPH DICKSON. The Dickson family can trace their history back to when their ancestors left Ireland and settled in Maryland, where William Dickson, father of our subject, was born. William Dickson spent the fore part of his life there on his father's farm. He attended school when he was able to leave the farm, which occurred only during the cold months of winter, as in the summer his time was occupied in cultivating the soil. At the age of twenty he left his old home and moved to Pittsburgh, Penn., where he met and married Miss Moody. After living in Pennsylvania about ten years, he moved west and settled on Dr. Moody's farm in Lee Township, Carroll Co., Ohio. Mr. Dickson lived in Lee Township but a short time, and then moved to his farm in Fox Township, where he spent the remainder of his life. Mr. and Mrs. Dickson were the parents of three children, viz. : one died at an early age; David Dickson is a farmer in Kansas, and Joseph is the subject of this sketch. Mr. William Dickson died May 12, 1886. When he moved to Fox Township the country was new. A log cabin was soon constructed, where the little family received shelter and protection; the clearing away of the forest, William, by perseverance and by the help of his boys, accomplished after years of toil.
Joseph Dickson was born February 27, 1841. His first six years were spent in the southern half of Fox Township, on the Wiggins' Farm, and then moved to the farm which he now cultivates. January 2, 1868, he married Miss McAllister, whose parents were of Scotch descent; three children were born to them: William and Ora May, both deceased, and David, born March 18, 1872. Mrs. Dickson died June 28, 1879, and Mr. Dickson subsequently married Miss Lizzie Leeper. Her parents live in Pennsylvania, and are of Irish descent. To this union was born one child, which died in infancy. Mr. Dickson has a well-improved farm of 206 acres, and can say that the improvements are the result of his own labors. Mr. and Mrs. Dickson are members of the United Presbyterian Church, and they are surrounded by many friends.
REV. WILLIAM C. McCARTY, a local minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in Perry Township, Carroll County, was born in Lancaster County, Penn., March 29, 1817. His father, David L. McCarty, was a native of Northumberland County, born of English ancestry, who came to America at an early day. By trade he was a hatter, at which he worked up to the time of his decease, dying in his native State. He was married to Miss Mary Campbell, also a native of the Keystone State, who died in Carroll County, and by this union were born four children, all sons, viz.: James L., George, Robert and William C., of whom James L. was a farmer by occupation, and died in Orange Township, Carroll County; George died in Monroe Township, Carroll County, when a boy, and Robert, who was a lawyer, died in Harrison County.
William C. McCarty, the subject of this memoir, remained in Pennsylvania until he was sixteen years of age (1832), when he came with his widowed mother to Carroll County, locating in Monroe Township. He attended the dis-
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trict schools, where he imbibed as much learning as those early educational establishments were capable of imparting, which was materially supplemented by close study at home in his leisure hours. He and two other young men were the first to form a grammar class in Monroe Township, Carroll County, and, by working during daytime and reciting twice a week at night. they were enabled to secure an education that fitted them for future usefulness. Our subject next attended the school at Leesville, same county, being under the preceptorship of Amos Carr. Thus he continued studying at odd times in evenings, and working by day, until he found himself well prepared to enter upon his field of labor. He was ordained October 9, 1849, and, after entering the ministry, he pursued the course marked out by the church.
On July 3, 1848, Mr. McCarty was married to Miss Minerva Carper, whose parents lived in Lewis County, Va. After a severe illness she died at Staunton, Va., May 2, 1860, and our subject, February 14, 1861, returned to Carroll County, and, locating in Monroe Township, there married, November 27, 1862, Miss Margaret, daughter of Thomas and Phebe James, former of English descent, latter of German, and since this marriage Mr. McCarty has followed his chosen ministerial work in Perry Township. By this union three children were born: Eva May, Batelle and Wesley James, of whom the following is a brief record: Eva May was married to Harvey N. Heastan, a farmer in Harrison County; Batelle is a teacher in Harrison County, having graduated from the college at Scio in June, 1890; Wesley James, after graduating in the commercial course at the college at Scio, entered Eastman's Business College at Poughkeepsie, N. Y., from which he graduated with high honors, being second best in the class of 1890 (at present he is teaching penmanship and commercial law in Buffalo, N. Y.).
Rev. W. C. McCarty in his political preferments is a straight Republican. He owns a well-improved farm of eighty acres in Perry Township, well watered and covered with many
kinds of fruit and other trees and shrubs. He and his amiable wife enjoy the respect and esteem of a large circle of fast friends.
ROBERT B. WEIR, although a young man, yet, by his good management and industrious habits, has justly won for himself a place among the representative men of Fox Township, Carroll Co., Ohio. Thomas Weir, his father, was a native of Pennsylvania, where be grew up to manhood. In Washington County he attended the schools, and obtained his education as best he could by three months' schooling in the winter time, as he,like all boys of his time, was compelled to work on the farm during the summer months. He married Miss May Dennison, also a native of Pennsylvania, and of old English descent. After marriage Mr. and Mrs. Weir moved to the West, where they located in Washington Township, Carroll Co., Ohio, on a farm. It was here that Robert B. was born, one of a family of nine children. After a long and successful life, in which the father did much toward the upbuilding of his township, he quietly and peacefully passed away in the fall of 1862, and the mother followed him to that higher and better life in the fall of 1889. Hand in hand they traversed life's pathway together, and hand in hand they strewed that pathway with flowers of kindness, rendering to every one his just dues. In short, they lived not for self alone, but to help in bettering the condition of mankind.
Robert B. Weir, the subject of this sketch, was born August 19, 1851, and was reared in the rural scenery of his father's home, where he grew to manhood, obtaining his education at the old district school. He worked on his father's farm until the age of twenty-eight, when he married Miss McClain. Mr. and Mrs. Weir lived on the old farm until the fall of 1882, when they moved to their present farm, which is located about one and a half miles east of Mechanicstown. This farm contains 100 acres, is highly improved, and well watered, and is
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provided with a fruitful orchard. Mr. Weir is a stock-raiser, and pays special attention to the raising of blooded animals. He is also the owner of the hotel property in Mechanicstown, having conducted the hotel two years prior to the last two years spent on his farm, and will resume his hotel business in spring of 1891. Mr. Weir is a stanch Republican, and has always been connected with that party. He and wife are active members of the Presbyterian Church. Like his father, he feels it a duty to help aid every enterprise which means a bettering of the condition of the people, and an advancement of the interests of his township and county.
DAVID McCLAIN was born in Carroll County, Ohio, November 13, 1835. His paternal grandfather was a native of Ireland, but at an early period left his native country and settled in Pennsylvania, where he reared a family. It was in Washington County, that State, that Samuel McClain, father of our subject, first saw light. He was born in the year 1796, and was brought up on his father's farm; he obtained a fair education by attending a three months' school in the winter time, as at that time the boys were compelled to work hard nine months out of the year. He married Miss Jane Donaldson, who was a native of Pennsylvania, where she was reared; her parents came from Ireland, and had a stormy voyage of thirteen weeks in crossing the ocean. They settled in Pennsylvania, where they pursued farming as a means of livelihood. In 1822 Samuel McClain moved his family to Fox Township, where he entered a farm of 160 acres. Here he soon constructed a log cabin to protect his little family from the storms, and, what was worse, the wild beasts which at that early period were quite numerous. Deer were as common as the rabbit is at the present time, while bears, although not so common, were seen and shot by many of the settlers. Mr. and Mrs. McClain were the parents of seven children—three girls and four boys—all of whom are dead but two of the boys. After a long life of hardship and some pleasure Mr. McClain died August 23, 1873, and Mrs. McClain departed this life September 27, 1860.
David McClain, the subject of this biographical sketch, was reared on the old farm which his father had entered, and was educated in an old log schoolhouse that was built on the home place. At the age of twenty he married Miss Lydia A. Hestin, who was reared in Carroll County, and whose parents were of Quaker descent. Mr. and Mrs. McClain moved to the old farm, but after living there three years, moved to a farm which Mr. McClain had bought. On that farm they lived till 1888, when they moved to Mechanicstown, where Mr. McClain is at present engaged in the hotel business. Four children are the result of Mr. McClain's marriage, and they are named as follows: Elgaretta F., Sarella J., Howard Atwood and George B. At the breaking out of the Civil War Mr. McClain responded to his country's call, and in 1862 was mustered in at Steubenville, Ohio. After serving his country faithfully he was discharged in 1863, because of disability. Although Mr. McClain was never wounded, yet he was knocked down by a bursting shell. After being discharged he returned home, and continued farming until he engaged in the hotel business at Mechanicstown. Mr. McClain has a fine farm of 100 acres, which is situated about one mile from Mechanicstown. He has always been a Presbyterian, and in politics a Republican. Among the representative citizens of Mechanicstown and vicinity, probably none are more prominent or favorably known than Mr. and Mrs. McClain.
OWEN BURGETT. The Burgett family can trace their origin to Philip Burgett, grandfather of our subject, who was born in eastern Pennsylvania, and from there moved to Jefferson County, Ohio, where he followed farming as a source of livelihood. Philip Burgett was one of those sturdy Americans who did not believe in English oppression, conse
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quently took an active part in the War of 1812. At the time he came to Ohio the country was a wilderness, which teemed with wild beasts and wild birds. He entered the land, built him a log cabin, cleared away the forest and laid the foundation for coming generations to improve upon. Finally death came to the early settler, and he succumbed. George Burgett, the father of Owen, was born in Washington County, Penn., but at an early period his father moved to Jefferson County, Ohio, where George Burgett received his education and early training. After reaching manhood he married Miss Mary Jane Robb, who was a native of Chester County, Penn., where her father was a farmer, but left that State at an early date, and settled in Jefferson County, Ohio, where Miss Mary Jane Robb received her education. The Robb family were of German and Irish extraction. Shortly after marriage Mr. and Mrs. Burgett moved to a farm near what is now known as Salineville, Ohio; there they reared a family of eleven children—eight boys and three girls. Wild animals at that time were very common. The wild deer was then at home where now the fields hang heavily laden with the golden grain. Mr. Burgett was a farmer all his life, was a hard worker and a highly respected citizen. May 6, 1861, he passed away, and his wife followed him April 18, 1874. Mr. Burgett was a Republican in politics, but previous to the formation of that party was an Old-line Whig.
Owes Burgett, the subject of this biographical notice, was born in a log cabin in eastern Fox Township, Carroll Co., Ohio, March 10, 1844. He spent his youthful days on his father's farm, attended school in the log house of the district about three months out of every twelve, working on his father's farm the remainder of the time. At the breaking out of the Civil War, Owen, although but seventeen years of age, volunteered his services, and was mustered in August 29, 1861. He participated in about thirteen battles, and after serving for three years, was mustered out, August 29, 1864. He then returned to his old home, where, at the age of twenty-five, he married Miss Elizabeth H. Crissinger, who was born in Brown Township, Carroll Co., Ohio, May 20, 1850. Her paternal grandparents were natives of Germany. After marriage they settled on their present beautiful farm. Six children were born to bless this union, viz. : John W., Willard M., Mary E., Edna P., Laura E. and Anna E. Mr. Burgett has a finely improved farm of eighty acres, with a beautiful residence, which was built in 1880. He pays special attention to the raising of small fruits of all description. His farm, besides being productive, possesses three veins of coal and a fine quality of fire-clay. Mr. Burgett is a practical man. He is a member of the
I. 0. 0. F. and also G. A. R., and he and his wife are members of the Methodist Church. They have a wide circle of warm friends.
JOHN R. SLATES, whose farm of eighty acres is located in Section 13, Loudon Township, Carroll County, is a native of that township, born March 19, 1853. His father, John W. Slates, was born in the same township, January 25, 1820, and received a good practical, common-school education. On November 22, 1838, he was married to Miss Susan. Hibbs, who was born April 25, 1818, also in Loudon Township, a daughter of Isaac and Mary (Lucas) Hibbs, of whom mention is made in the sketch of Mrs. Drusilla Hibbs. To this union were born thirteen children, named as follows: Isaac, Adam, Eliza Ann, Clark, Cassie Jane, Albert, Mary Bell, Delos, John R., Violette, Merica, William and Susanna. After marriage Mr. Slates rented a farm in Loudon Township, till his removal to Germano, in Harrison County, same State, where he now resides. He and his wife are members of the Lutheran Church at Germano; he is a Democrat.
John R. Slates was educated at the common schools, and in his youth learned the trade of brickmaker. On September 12, 1875, he was married to Miss Nancy J. Shawver, who was born where she now lives, September 13, 1855,
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a daughter of George and Elizabeth (Slates) Shawver, a sketch of whom will be found in that of Daniel George Shawver. To Mr. and Mrs. John R. Slates have been born two children: Laura M. and Homer A. Since his marriage our subject has been engaged in farming. He and his wife are members of the Lutheran Church, in politics he is a pronounced Democrat.
[Since the above was written Mr. Slates has sold his farm, and purchased property at No. 198 Navarre Street, Canton, Stark County, Ohio, where he will move April 1, 1891.]
ALEXANDER BRANDON, of Washington Township, Carroll County, was born in County Donegal, Ireland, in 1820, and is a son of Hugh and Anna (Scott) Brandon, natives of the same county. In 1852 Alexander, our subject, came to the United States, landing in New York City, thence going to Connecticut, where he worked on a farm until 1854, when he came to Ohio and worked on a farm in Carroll County for W. C. Scott, until 1871, with the exception of three years passed in the army during the Rebellion of the Southern States. August 12, 1862, he enlisted in Company H, Ninety-eight Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served until the close of the war. On his return he resumed his labors under the employment of Mr. Scott, and on quitting him, in 1871, married Mary Tennis, who was born in County Donegal, Ireland, in 1843, a daughter of James and Ellen (Long) Tennis. This union has been blessed with six children, named as follows: Ellen, Anna, Bessie, Scott, James, and William A. who died in September, 1874. The year of his marriage Mr. Brandon purchased a farm of ninety-four acres in Washington Township, about one mile west of Eckley, on which he still resides, and which he has developed to its fullest capacity for cultivation.
In politics Mr. Brandon is a Republican, and he and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The life of Mr. Brandon has been a just and honest one, and he holds the respect of all who know him.
J. J. McCOY, a prominent business man and successful farmer of Orange Township, Carroll County, was born May 15, 1833, in that township, a son of Jeremiah and Elizabeth McCoy. His father, who was a native of Pennsylvania, after reaching manhood came to Ohio, and located in Jefferson County, but soon after moved to Carroll County. On August 16, 1832, he was married to Elizabeth Rippeth, daughter of James Rippeth, and not long after their marriage the husband died. The son, J. J., was born six months after his father's death, and was brought up at the home of his maternal grandfather, receiving only a common-school education. Mr. McCoy evinced in his boyhood and youth a great love for reading, and being a lad of more than ordinary mind, he did not permit his limited opportunities to strangle his ambition for knowledge, but soon gathered around him the most extensive library in the county, containing leading works on science, art, religion and fiction, besides the writings of many liberal authors not often found in private or public collections. In all the scope of his reading the general tenor of his whole mind seems to have been to get at the realities of inspiration. Having in his early days been brought up under the almost impenetrable gloom of superstition by prejudiced but kind and religious guardians, his progress was slow, until after years, when, under more favorable circumstances, he began, with unbiased mind, to deal with the weighty, questions of morals and religion, advancing step by step until to-day, on all these questions, he stands in sympathy with the advanced thinkers of the age. Yet he is an unassuming man, and cares not for praise or honor.
On September 20, 1860, Mr. McCoy married Miss Phoebe Millisack, of Leesburg, Ohio, who has for many years wisely and prudently carried all the responsibilities of a good mother, and raised to womanhood four angel girls
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Sarah, Mary, Lila and Patty—who once made an unbroken circle, the harmony of which human nature never excelled until death came and laid its seemingly unkind hand upon three, and as gently as the mingling of dissolving views made the change from this world of short stay to an endless, progressive and spiritual home, leaving but Sarah, the eldest sister, in earth-life, but in delicate health. This amiable young lady has of late married Ira Cowen, of Norwalk, Ohio, an estimable gentleman,who has so completely mastered locomotive engineering that he feels, with his competency, it is a moral duty binding him to continue the sacred responsibility of guarding well the flying engine upon whose good management the lives and welfare of so many thousands depend. His strict devotion to his calling, his high regard for all mankind, and his tender affection for those near him, have secured him recognition as a worthy and highly respected gentleman. Mrs. Phoebe McCoy is a daughter of Jacob Millisack, one of the pioneer merchants of Leesburg, Ohio. He came to Ohio in 1820, and soon after married Sarah Holmes, a daughter of Isaac Holmes, and to them were born eleven children: Patty, Thomas J., Wesley, Jeremiah, Isaac, Mary, Jacob, Phoebe, William, Wilber and Edward. He remained a resident of Leesburg until 1864, and then moved to the city of Ottumwa, Iowa. " Throughout his entire life his soul hated oppression, and his reason revolted against injustice, and all thought or act giving countenance to either met with no approbation of his. During the prolonged and heated agitation on the slavery question from 1840 to 1860, when church doors and home doors all over the land were barred and bolted against such men and women as William Lloyd Garrison, Wendell Phillips, Abbe Kelly Foster and Lucretia Mott, in the quiet little village of Leesburg, Ohio, they always found a home, and to these comfortable quarters it was the generous hand of Jacob Millisack that welcomed them; his bountiful table fed them; his protecting roof sheltered them, and all this was at a time when mob law was prevalent over the land and indignation rife, with threats of eggs, brickbats and murder against these noble men and women of now immortal fame. For many years he cried out against the sins of the church, and labored zealously for its reform. He denounced unceasingly its sinful connection with slavery, and defiantly spoke against the doctrine of eternal punishment, fore-ordination and election. He bitterly declaimed against the infallibility and supremacy of the pope, and believed the only salvation was in doing right. All these things for which he so zealously labored have come to pass. The church within the last forty years has unloaded many of its crushing embarrassments, and to-day, in the light of human reason, stands high; slavery and all its abominations are most entirely wiped from off the face of the earth; the barbarous and blasphemous doctrine of eternal punishment is no longer entertained by the intelligent clergy of any church; the doctrine of election and fore-ordination, under a recent and brief agitation of the church, has been compelled to go with the many unreasonable things of the past, and the whole world is fast learning that to atone for sin is to pay its penalties." Jacob Millisack is now living in Ottumwa, Iowa, in his ninety-second year of life, a well and hearty man, and looks back with pleasure over his well spent life of almost a century. Mr. McCoy has been a life-long Republican, but no partisan.
JOSEPH HEWIT, for sixty-six years a resident of that part of Ohio which, in 1833, became Carroll County, was born May 1, 1817, in Washington County, Penn. His great-great-grandfather, George Hewit, a native of France, had born to him in that country a son named William Ludwic, who in an early day came to America, settling in Maryland, where he died. Philip, a son of William Ludwic, was born in that State about 1733, where he married Elizabeth Mong, by whom he had twelve children, as follows: Henry, Lewis, George,
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Philip, Catherine, Sarah, Margaret, Mary, Susan, Elizabeth, Esther, and one whose name is not known. In an early day Philip removed to Washington County, Penn., and entered a large tract of laud, on which he resided until his death, which occurred about the year 1825.
George Hewit, the father of our subject, was born in Washington County, Penn., November 28, 1785, and in that State married, September 10, 1810, Miss Annie Dager, who was born in Washington County, Penn., in 1790. This union was blessed by the birth of four children, viz.: Mrs. Susanna Ebersole and Mrs. Rebecca Fishel, both deceased; Joseph; and Mrs. Nancy Shepherd, a resident of Carrolton. On May 5, 1822, Mr. Hewit came to Ohio and entered 320 acres of land in Washington Township, Carroll County. Here he passed his life, making improvements and increasing the value of his property, dying in 1878, his wife having preceded him to the grave in 1849. They were members of the German Reformed Church. Politically Mr. Hewit was a Republican, and for several years he was justice of the peace in Washington Township.
Joseph Hewit, our subject, was five years old when he came to Washington Township, where he was educated at the subscription schools of the early days, and was reared to farm life. On February 20, 1840, he was united in marriage with Malinda Littell, a native of Fayette County, Penn., born August 2, 1822, a daughter of Samuel and Catharine (Custer) Littell, also natives of Fayette County, Penn. This union has been blessed with nine children, viz. : George and Samuel, both deceased; Mrs. Catharine A. Eckley, residing in Malvern, Carroll Co., Ohio; John M., also in Malvern; Mrs. Mary E. Beadle, in Carrollton, Ohio; Mrs. Malinda Beadle; Mrs. L. B. Allmon; Joseph D., in Lima, Ohio; and A. G., a resident of Washington Township. Mr. Hewit, after his marriage, came to the farm where he now resides, containing eighty-two acres, and located three miles north of Carrollton. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church; politically he is a Republican, and has served several years as a justice of the peace.
SYLVESTER S. WALLACE was born in Washington County, Penn., October 20, 1821. His father, Thomas, was a native of the same county, where he spent his youth and married Dorcas Tripp, an aunt of John H. Tripp of Carrollton, and under whose name the history of the family is given. The family of Mr. Wallace were John, Sylvester S. Margaret and Rebecca, all now deceased except Sylvester. In 1828 Mr. Wallace with his family came to Carroll County, Ohio, and settled in Union Township, but entered a small tract of land in Orange Township, on to which he shortly moved, and which was cleared by himself and family. The history of the family struggles is that of all the early settlers, and their success was like that of nearly all who came into the county at that time—of their own making. Mr. Wallace was a Whig, and one of the early organizers and workers of the party. He was a member of the Lutheran Church, of which he
was a liberal supporter. He was prominently identified with the leading interests of the community in which he resided, and was always a willing and energetic supporter of all public enterprises. In 1837 Mrs. Wallace died, and was followed, in 1846, by her husband. They now rest side by side in the cemetery at New Hagerstown. The early life of Sylvester S. Wallace was spent in Pennsylvania, though the formative period was spent under the beneficent influence of one of the most excellent schools of eastern Ohio, where so many received the initiation into an intellectual life—the Academy of New Hagerstown. Here he remained until he was about eighteen years of age, when he commenced the carpenter-and-builder's trade, which he has since followed successfully for nearly forty years, save the time he was serving in the defense of his country. In October, 1861, he enlisted in the Eightieth 0. V. V. I., Company A, and was sent with the regiment to the Army
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of the Mississippi, and participated in all the movements and engagements of the regiment; was on the march to the sea, and, at Iuka, he was promoted to be first lieutenant for gallant conduct on the field, and later, at the battle of Corinth, was again promoted, his rank being that of captain. He was discharged with his regiment at Columbus, Ohio, and returned home and took up his business, which he had relinquished to take part in the battles for the Union. From the casting of his first vote, Mr. Wallace was a Whig, but, on the organization of the Republican party, joined it, and has since been one of its most enthusiastic members. He and family are members of the Presbyterian Church in New Hagerstown, and take an active part in the management of its spiritual as well as financial success. On April 13, 1847, Mr. Wallace was united in marriage with Jane, daughter of Alexander Brann. The family of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace are Rebecca (Mrs. William H. Weyandt, whose husband was killed by the ears on the P., C. & St. L. Railroad, January 28, 1891), Mary (Mrs. Samuel Crawford), Thomas, Ann E. (Mrs. Marion Tucker), Charles, Mattie and James. Mr. Wallace has ever taken a leading part in the religious and educational advancement of his township, and is one of its well-known and respected citizens. He has been for some years juryman of the United States Court at Cleveland, Ohio.
THOMAS R. TAYLOR, one of the leading merchants in Harlem Springs, Ohio, is a native of County Fermanagh, Ireland, born August 3, 1845. His grandfather, William Taylor, had a family of seven children: Richard, Jonathan, Thomas, Catherine, Bessie, Jane and William, and died in Ireland at the patriarchal age of one hundred and three years. He and his family were members
of the Episcopal Church. Of his children, Richard, born in the Emerald Isle in 1798, spent his early life in the land of his birth, and received his education there, being brought up to agricultural pursuits. He married, in Ireland, Alice Reynolds, and by her had the following named children: Elizabeth, Mrs. William Taylor, in Harlem Springs, Ohio; William, a resident of Turney's Station, Clinton Co., Mo. ; Joseph, in Kansas; Mary Ann, Mrs. Elisha Chase, and Richard W., both in Kansas; Catherine died in 1857, at the age of sixteen; Alicia D., Mrs. John Patton, in Madison, Monroe Co., Mo., and Thomas R., in Harlem Springs. In 1852 Richard Taylor came to America with his family, landing in New York City, where they remained about a year, and then came to Loudon Township, Carroll Co., Ohio, and here he purchased a farm, on which he remained till 1866, in which year he bought another farm in Lee Township, whither they removed, settling thereon. The parents died, the father February 6, 1884, the mother December 1, 1863, and are buried in the cemetery at Simmonds Ridge. Mr. Taylor was a member and liberal supporter of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Harlem Springs, and in politics he was a Democrat, always evincing great interest in the working of his party.
Thomas R. Taylor was seven years old when he came with his parents to American soil, and received his primary education in Carroll County, Ohio, which was supplemented by a few terms at the college in Harlem Springs. On June 11, 1873, be was married to Emma E., daughter of John and Elizabeth (Fawcett) Riley (the former came to this country with her parents in the year 1816, being eight years old, and died in 1889 in her eighty-first year), and the young couple immediately located on a farm in Lee Township, where they remained till 1885, in which year they came to Harlem Springs, where he engaged in mercantile business, which he still continues in. In 1868 Mr. Taylor commenced teaching, a profession he followed five successive winters in Carroll County. The record of the children born to him and his wife is as follows: Alice H., born November 1, 1874, and died June 16, 1875; John Riley. born April 7, 1876; Mary Edna, born June 5,
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1878; Nellie, born March 16, 1889, died August 13, 1889. The parents are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Harlem Springs, of which he is steward and trustee. In politics he is a zealous Prohibitionist, and has supported the Democratic party.
JOHN EASTERDAY, a representative farmer of Carroll County, was born in Harrison County, Ohio, January 10, 1837, a son of John and Eve (Swinehart) Easterday, former of whom was born in Pennsylvania in 1792. George Easterday, grandfather of our subject, was also a native of Pennsylvania, the family having been settlers there in early Colonial days. Little is known of his family save that it consisted of five sons and two daughters, all of whom except John (the father of our subject) remained in Pennsylvania, where their descendants are yet living. In the spring of 1830 the grandfather and his family came to Ohio and settled in Harrison County, where he remained till 1855, when he moved to Carroll County, and here purchased the farm where the family still reside. While in Pennsylvania John was married to Eve Swinehart, who bore him the following named children: Magdalene, married to Washington Borland; George; Adam and David (deceased); John; Margaret, married to Michael Trushel; Samuel; Elizabeth, married to Joseph Smith, and Eve A., wife of Henry Cogan. The father died November 19, 1873, the mother December 28, 1880, and they lie buried at Bowerston. They were members and liberal supporters of the Lutheran Church, and in politics he was a stanch Republican.
John Easterday, whose name opens this sketch, passed his early life and youth in Harrison County, attending the common schools in the winter season and assisting on his father's farm during the summers. When he was eighteen years of age he came with his father's family to Carroll County, where he has since successfully carried on farming. On April 24, 1860, he was married to Rebecca, daughter of Valentine and Susan Trushel, and who was born in North Township, Harrison County, December 19, 1839, to which union have been born the following named children: George W. and Mary N. (deceased), E. A. (married E. E. Emory), Sarah M. (wife of James W. Smith), Martin L., Clara E. and Malinda A. Mr. Easterday and his family are members of the Lutheran Church, which he joined when twenty-one years of age. In politics he is a life-long Republican, and has held various township offices. The Easterday family are leaders in the social life of Orange Township, and are known for their sterling qualities and benevolence of character.
THOMAS K. PRICE was born July 6, 1840, in Union County, Ohio. His father, Benjamin, was born in 1808 in Jefferson County, Ohio, and moved to Orange Township in 1812, where nearly all his life was spent. The name of Benjamin's father was Thomas, a sketch of whom is given elsewhere. Benjamin spent his youth on the farm and in attending the subscription schools. He was married in early life to Elizabeth Saran, a resident of Orange Township, who bore him the following children: Melinda (Mrs. John Tidrick), Mary (Mrs. David Burchfield), Rebecca (Mrs. John M. Gartrell), Thomas K., Elizabeth (Mrs. John Thompson), James M., Amy M. (Mrs. John Lathers) and Martha (Mrs. Joseph Burchfield). He was a farmer, and one of the hard-working men of his section. He was a Whig, and a leading member of tie Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1838 he moved to Union County, where he remained four or five years, and then returned to Carroll County, where he died April 3, 1889; his wife died in 1886. He was a leading citizen and an enterprising man.
The youth of Thomas K. was spent, until he was four years old, in the western part of Ohio, when, his family coming to Carroll County, he came with them. At the age of twenty-one he responded with many other brave men to his
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country's call for volunteers, enlisting, in 1861, in the Eightieth 0. V. I., Company D. This regiment was sent to the Army of the West, and was engaged in nearly all of the engagements of that corps. Mr. Price followed every movement of the regiment, and was always where duty called. In 1864 he veteranized and served till the close of the war, his regiment being mustered out at Little Rock, Ark., in August, 1865. He then returned home and engaged in farming. August 15, 1867, he married Mary, daughter of Joseph Pearch. Four children have blessed this union, viz. : James H., Sarah E., John B. and Emmett. Mr. Price has always voted the Republican ticket, and is a man who is steadfast in his opinions, basing them on reason and forming them only after careful consideration. He is among the self-made men of his seotion, having himself made his entire property, consisting of 144 acres. Like his father, Mr. Price has ever identified himself with leading events and has always been a supporter of any enterprise for the benefit and advancement of his section. To such men are largely due the growth and advancement of the township and county, and as such they deserve a prominent place in this Commemorative Record.
JOHN R. McLANE, one of the leading farmers of Lee Township, Carroll County, was born in that township August 30, 1829. John McLane, his grandfather [who spelled his name McClain], was a native of Pennsylvania, where he grew to manhood and was engaged in farming. He was there married to Sarah Maple, of the same State, and the children born to them were James, Robert, John,William, Samuel, Thomas, Patience, Anne, Sarah, Keziah and Elizabeth. In 1812 Grandfather McLane moved with his family to Jefferson County, Ohio, where he entered the farm on which he died in 1855, his wife having preceded him to the grave shortly before. They were members of the Lutheran Church, and in his political convictions he was a Democrat. His son John, the father of John R., was also a native of the Keystone State, born in 1806, and was therefore six years old when he came to Ohio. He married Martha Rollins, of Carroll County, daughter of William Rollins, who had been a soldier in the Revolutionary War under Washington. After their marriage the young couple settled on a farm in Carroll County, Ohio, which had been entered by his father, and here the wife died in 1840, the mother of the following named children: William, deceased ; John R., our subject; Betsy A., deceased; Sarah; Keziah, deceased; Daniel; James; Rebecca and Martha. For his second wife John McLane chose Miss Emeline Low, who bore him six children: Thomas, Harriet, Robert, Louis B., Abraham and Ida. In 1860 Mr. McLane moved to Iowa, where he died in 1864. He was a member, as is his family, of the Disciples Church, in which he was an elder for several years; in politics he was a zealous Democrat, and served as trustee and in other offices of the township.
JOHN R. McLANE, of whom this sketch chiefly treats, received a liberal education at the common schools of his district, and remained under the parental roof until the age of fifteen, when he left home and worked by the month, giving the entire proceeds of his labor to his father until he was twenty-one years old, at which time he commenced for himself. He is the owner of a highly cultivated farm of 212 acres, situated about a mile from Harlem Springs in Lee Township. On March 23, 1854, Mr. McLane was married to Adeline, daughter of Thomas F. Talbot, of Carroll County, and the record of the children born to them is as follows: Martha A., deceased; Henrietta, Mrs. Samuel E. Telfer; George W., married to Etta Maple; Ross T. ; Eliza M.; Anna B. ; Jennie V. and Frank J. The parents and family are members of the Disciples Church, and in politics Mr. McLane has always been a Democrat; but for the past six years he has voted for the Prohibition ticket; he has been trustee of his township several terms.
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JOHN A. BALDWIN. The Baldwin family trace their ancestry to the branch that came from England in the middle of the eighteenth century and made a settlement near Alexandria, Va., where they long made their home. William, the earliest one of whom we have authentic record, came with his parents to America. He was early apprenticed to a blacksmith, with whom he remained four years completely mastering the details of the business. He then entered business for himself, and married Elizabeth Mann, who bore him a family as follows: John, Simmonds, Lewis, Hiram, Sarah, Eliza and Rees. Of these children, Rees, the father of our subject, was instructed in the trade of his father. Not being satisfied, however, with that he engaged in river traffic on the Potomac. He married a native of Virginia, Elizabeth A., daughter of John Irwin, who was also engaged in similar business. In 1828 Rees came to Harrisville, Harrison Co., Ohio, where he remained until 1833, when he brought his family to Carroll County, and purchased what is now known as the Baldwin farm. Here he lived and died, spending his time and energy in working at his trade, and in the improvement and cultivation of the farm. He was a Whig, as was his father, and afterward united with the Republican party. He was justice of the peace for many years, was also trustee, clerk, assessor, etc. His children were Jane (Mrs. James Crooks), William, David, Elizabeth, Mary (deceased), Ellen, Rees (de: ceased) and John A. He was an active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he was trustee. July 24, 1883, he passed away.
John A. Baldwin was born June 10, 1848, in Orange Township, Carroll Co., Ohio, where he has since made his home. His education was received partly at the common schools, and partly as the result of self instruction, augmented by attendance at Mt. Union and Newcomerstown, Ohio. At the age of eighteen he commenced teaching, a profession which he followed twenty-three years. He was principal of schools at Leesville for twelve consecutive years, giving complete satisfaction. April 22, 1876, he married Melvina, daughter of Benja min Beans, and to this union were born the following children: Nellie, born February 16, 1877; died March 19, 1877; Lena M., bow September 10, 1878, and Bonnie M., born June 14, 1882. Mr. Baldwin has always been a strong Republican, occupies a leading position in the councils of his party in the county, and has held nearly all the offices in his township and village. He is a well-known business man, and is agent for a large line of companies, both in life and fire insurance; being of a speculative turn of mind, he made in 1890 a large investment in the Edna Piano and Organ Co., of Monroeville, Ohio, and was chosen president of the company.
SAMUEL HOLMES, one of the old settlers of Carroll County, a connecting link, so to speak, between the past and the present, was born in what is now Harrison County, Ohio, May 30, 1811. Obediah Holmes, his grandfather, was a native of New York, where he was married to Mary Clunn, who bore him children as follows: John, William, Obediah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Samuel, Elizabeth and Margaret. Mr. Holmes was by trade a ship carpenter, which he followed in New York and Pennsylvania, and finally moved to Brooke County, Va., where he died. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and in politics a Whig.
Isaac Holmes, father of Samuel, was born April 29, 1764, in New Jersey, where he passed his boyhood and youth, removing from there with his parents to Brooke County, Va. There he was married to Elizabeth, daughter of George and Martha (Klung) McNabe, and to this union were born the following named children: Martha, Clunn, Sarah, Mary, Nancy, Susanna, George W., Samuel, Elizabeth and John M. In 1796 Isaac Holmes came to Ohio, and located near what is now known as Mount Pleasant, where he remained one year; then
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purchased a farm in Short Creek Township, Harrison County, on which he lived until 1814, when he sold and moved into the " wilderness," buying the farm, in what is now Orange Township, Carroll County, on which he passed the rest of his life. He died June 9, 1851, and his wife November 15, 1857, both consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Mr. Holmes having been one of the founders of the society at Leesville. His house was at one time the headquarters of the ministers of that denomination; in fact, long before the church building was erected, it was used as a place of worship, and the first quarterly meeting was held therein. At the time this honored couple settled on the property just mentioned, the farm was composed entirely of wild land (save about fifteen or twenty acres around the house) and was cleared by them, assisted by the other members of the family.
Samuel Holmes, the subject proper of this sketch, was three years old when his parents moved to what is now Orange Township, and his early education, very primitive in its character, was obtained at the subscription schools, being confined to a few weeks' attendance in winter time, and he had a considerable distance to tramp through the snow in the dense woods. On December 7, 1841, he was married to Emily E., daughter of Rezin Pumphrey, a native of Virginia, who came to Harrison County, Ohio, in 1828, settling in Franklin Township. Mr. Pumphrey was married to Ann Boone, a native of Maryland, and by her had children as follows: Eliza, Boone, Alfred, Robison, Emily E., Fleming and Susanna. To Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Holmes were born five children, viz. : Eliza A., Elizabeth A., Susan A., Isaac R. and Wilbur F., all yet living except Eliza A. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Holmes settled on the property where they have since resided. The entire family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and in his political preferments Mr. Holmes was first a Whig, voting for Henry Clay, and since the formation of the party, he has been a stanch Republican.
WILLIAM B. REED, one of the leading native-born residents of Brown Township, Carroll Co., Ohio, first saw light February 6, 1822, and with the exception of the time spent in the service of his country during the War of the Rebellion, he has been a resident of the township ever since.
In 1806 John Reed and his family immigrated from Braddock, Penn., to Ohio, and on the first night after arrival at their destination they camped out under a large elm tree. This honored pioneer entered Government land,where he and his wife passed the remainder of their lives. They were the parents of four children—three sons and one daughter—and of them the third in order of birth was John, born January 9, 1796, in Carlisle, Penn. He came to Ohio with his parents and shared with them all the hardships of pioneer life. On December 27, 1820, he became united in marriage with Jane Thompson, who was born September 10, 1799, and came to Ohio in 1806 with her parents, William and Marjory (McCammey) Thompson. After marriage the young couple located on a tract of land in Brown Township, Carroll County (then in Stark County), where they resided until 1863, when they sold their place and came to Malvern, where they died, he in 1872 and she in 1866. They were a worthy, hard-working couple, who did much toward the advancement of their adopted county. Their family consisted of four sons and five daughters, of whom William B. is the eldest.
He was brought up to farming amid the rugged experiences of pioneer life, and attended, as opportunity offered, the subscription schools of his day. Where is now the thriving village of Malvern was then a mere wilderness, and in November, 1836, he helped to lay out the place. On May 30, 1850, Mr. Reed married Sarah Hewitt, also a native of Brown Township, Carroll County, born February 19, 1827, a daughter of James and Elizabeth (Thompson) Hewitt. To this union were born five children—four sons and one daughter (four of whom are now living), viz. : John H., James T., William R., David M.
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and Corry May. They remained on the farm until 1859, when they sold and moved into the village of Malvern, where Mr. Reed embarked in mercantile business.
In 1864 Mr. Reed was instrumental in organizing a company of volunteer militia, of which he was elected and commissioned captain, and which was mustered into the service at Camp Chase as Company K, One Hundred and Fifty-seventh Regiment O.V. I. This regiment was sent to Fort Delaware for guard duty, _and at the end of four months our subject was honorably discharged. Returning home he resumed control of his business in Malvern, and carried it on successfully until 1867, when he sold out, and has since lived a retired life. Socially Mr. Reed is a member of the F. & A. M., and is a Royal Arch Mason; is a member of David Reed Post, No. 142, G. A. R. Politically he is an active Republican, and has acceptably filled various township offices. He and his wife are members of the Presbyterian Church.
PRICE FAMILY history. The Prices and Hatfields are supposed to have laid out the city of Baltimore, Md. In 1764 Christopher Price leased Price's commons, now an important part of the city, for ninety-nine years; but beyond this fact we have only conjectures and suggestions. The family is of English-Welsh descent—perhaps of the middle class-and the qualities of the founder have been reproduced in the descendants. Mr. Price exchanged his lease of land for a horse, which he mounted and rode over the mountains to Lexington, Ky., where he became the father of a respectable and numerous family. His descendants showed no aptitude for public affairs, but were the solid and substantial men of their various communities, and acquired good homes and respectability. Among them was Gov. Price, the founder of Leesville, and the head of a large family well known in its vicinity. When on a visit to Pennsylvania he met Miss Sarah Rippeth, who afterward became his wife. They returned to Lexington, Ky., and to them were born Kit, William, James, John, Joseph, Basil, Joshua, Benjamin, Linda (who Married John N. Adair, a merchant and hatter), Anna (who married Dr. Lawthers), Sarah (who married Mr. Smith), Elizabeth (who married Dr. Watkins), and Rebecca (who married Mr. Brisbin). They were possessed of more than ordinary ability, and of all the good families we can recall we know of none who have gone beyond them in mettle, or the influence they exerted in local affairs.
In about 1812 Gov. Price and his wife rode horseback from Lexington, and stopped in a small cabin where the cemetery is now located. He bought a tract of land, and returned to Lexington. On their return it is likely they came up the river to Steubenville. It was thinly settled then, but he was a pioneer who was used to bard work, and at once felled the trees, and built him a log house opposite the one occupied now by Levi Pearch. He next built a house of brick on the lot where the Methodist Episcopal Church now stands. It was torn down, and many of the brick were used in the building of the church. They made their linen from the flax they grew, and their sugar in their camp. Mr. Price was a farmer, but much of his time was spent in clearing land. He laid out Leesville, and at a public dinner the lots were sold at auction. In early life he was a Baptist, but later became a Universalist, and often visited Akron to attend their meetings, taking an active part in them. He lived a life of usefulness, and died honored by all. His sons settled principally near Leesville, but a few have gone West, of whom we have no record.
James Price deserves special mention, because he is the father of a large family of children who are identified with the history of Leesville. He first saw the light of day at Lexington, Ky., November 17, 1799, and is now in his ninety-second year. He came up the river with his father when about two years old, in a row-boat. When they stopped for dinner he was left on the bank, and was not missed until
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they were several miles up the stream. He aided in clearing the land when a boy, and afterward learned the trade of cabinet-maker, of which he was master. On June 14, 1821, he married Mary Holmes, daughter of Isaac and Elizabeth Holmes, and their married life was of an affectionate character. She died October 2, 1865, and a few years later he married Mrs. Gartrell. This marriage, like the former, resulted happily. Mrs. Price is still living, but is an invalid requiring constant attention. His life has been a long one. He has seen cities established where forests stood, and the few friendly Indians gradually disappear in the face of modern civilization. He is older than the State of Ohio, and has seen State after State added to the cluster that forms the greatest Republic of the world. He has seen the comforts of those whom he was interested in increase, and pianos and organs take the place of spinning wheels. He is a grand old man, with a life as good as it has been long. Ninety-two years is not a small space of time, but in all these years he never broke a law of his country. Well may his children feel proud of such an ancestor, and Leesville honor him whose daily life added to the dignity of private citizenship. He is not a man of big pretensions and great ideas of his own importance, but a modest, intellectual man who has reached his ideal and embodied the truths of Christianity in his life without its form. His children are Clun, Sarah, Elizabeth, John, Susan, Samuel E., Bazaleel, Isaac T., Rezin and James C., of whom we give sketches.
Clun Price was born April 2, 1822; he received a common-school education and took up the study of medicine with Dr. Smith, of Moorefield, Ohio; afterward graduated from the Cincinnati Medical College. With his profession came a competency, and he married Miss Linda Hines, and located at Birmingham. He is the father of Merideth C., Galen, John, Will, Tilde and Linnie. The men are all familiar with the dry-goods business, which they follow. The daughters are women of whom their relatives are justly proud. In politics Mr. Price is a Republican, as are all the Prices with but few exceptions. In religion he is a leader in the Methodist Church.
Sarah, born November 3, 1823, has been a popular woman, entertaining, and the possessor of a peculiar goodness that gave distinction to her home and family. On April 20, 1843, she married Amos Carr, a teacher, surveyor and merchant. He was a natural leader among men, influential because he was worthy of the confidence imposed in him. Their children are Lorin, Ermina, Annie, Ada V., Lish and Lou. ....Lorin was born in 1851. We can pay him no greater compliment than to say that he inherited many of the traits of character of his worthy father. His early life was spent in school, and, following the footsteps of his father, he engaged in the mercantile business. He completed the study of law, was admitted to the bar, but abandoned his profession to accept a clerkship in the Ohio House of Representatives. His political influence secured him, later, a position in the railroad mails service which he now holds, and is among the most proficient. In November, 1875, he married Lillian Hunt, and they have a family of two boys and one girl, now in school at Canton ....Ermina, born February 2, 1856. More than ordinary gifts were bestowed upon her, and she was carefully educated for the position she now holds among the cultured and the refined. In 1871 she married Alfred Canaga, of the United States Navy, now professor of naval tactics at Cornell University. They have one boy, Bruce, around whom their hopes cluster ....Annie was born October 25, 1858, and early in life married C. M. Rippe a successful and popular merchant. They have one child, Mina, yet in school, who stands high in her classes .... Ada V., born December 24, 1859, was educated at Baltimore (Md.) public schools, Scio College, and Valparaiso (Ind.) Normal, from which institution she graduated. She is a woman of intellectual attainments, who 'has found pleasure and profit in scholarly pursuits. She is also the possessor of a womanly character searcely rivaled, and has
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many friends, among pupils and parents .... Lish was born May 15, 1865, attended Leesville schools, and afterward graduated from Campbell University, Holton, Kas. She married W. F. Holmes, a popular farmer near Leesville ....Lou, born April 24, 1867, graduated from the Clinton (Mo.) public schools, attaining the highest grade of scholarship. On October 22, 1888, she married A. D. Walker, an attorney at law and speculator, of Holton, Kas.
Susan Price, born August 20, 1825, died October 16, 1855. Between these dates might be recorded the events of a noble life whose many acts of kindness endeared her to her people and friends.
Elizabeth, born January 17, 1827, married Ecton Roby, son of John H. Roby, both of whom are dead. Their representatives are Maud (who married Webster Herron, whose industry has placed him at the head of one of the largest industries of Columbus), Eva (who married Charles Wheaton, of South Bend, Ind.), and Meritt (who is a salesman in one of the Territories).
John Price, born October 12, 1829, became a millwright when a young man, and went West to make his way by virtue of his own energies. He secured employment at Taylorville, Ill., and soon formed a partnership in the milling business. His success has been commensurate with his zeal; his business has extended over several States, and is lucrative. He married Miss Hattie Cogle, .and they are without children.
Samuel E. Price, born October 31, 1831, received his eduoation at Hopedale College, where he was known as the " bachelor student." After leaving school he taught for awhile, and later read law with Judge Hance, of New Philadelphia. He married Miss Carrie Smith, principal of the New Philadelphia schools, and moved to Clinton, Mo., to practice his profession. He and his wife have been active in educational work—he as president of the board of education, and she as principal. In his profession he has shown marked ability and himself to be a man of method and firmness, prompt in discharge of duties intrusted to him. He has won the confidence of business men, and reaped for himself the rewards which an honorable profession always brings to those who faithfully discharge its duties. He is, perhaps, the only lawyer in Missouri who neither smokes, chews nor swears. His equal would be hard to find, for in many ways has he taught us all lessons of moral and financial wisdom. He has one son studying architecture in Colorado Springs.
Bazaleel Price, born October 8, 1833, received a common-school education, and began life as a clerk in his brother-in-law's (Amos Carr) store, at Leesville, and later became proprietor. He was a competent, courteous salesman, a gentleman in language and deportment, and for many years was well known in Harrison and Carroll Counties as a merchant without reproach. In business matters he was a man of strict integrity, who yielded not to the consideration of policy, and but few men can look back upon a more useful and honorable career. He was a strong Abolitionist, and did valuable service in the anti-slavery cause. He was an enthusiastic Republican until Horace Greeley engaged in a sham battle with the nation's " hero," Grant, when he supported him, and has since voted the Democratic ticket. He neither wished nor sought an office, but without his knowledge he was nominated for auditor. There was a big majority against him, but be cut it down one-half, receiving at his home the largest vote ever given any candidate from the township. On August 7, 1856, he married Miss Jennie Burr, daughter of the late Dr. Joseph S. Burr, and they have three children, Orrin, Wendell and William ....Orrin was born February 24, 1859, married Miss Clara Finney, October 30, 1879. For years he has had charge of one of the departments of Joseph Horne's dry-goods store, who does the largest business of any company in Pittsburgh. He commands over one thousand three hundred dollars a year, and is rapidly rising .... Will, born April 3, 1866.
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has a similar position with Giddings Bros. & Bent, of Colorado Springs .... Wendell, born October 15, 1860, graduated from the Northern Ohio University in 1883. On August 28, 1889, he married Miss Florence Head, an accomplished musician, and graduate of the same school. Mr. Price is now principal of Leesville public school.
James C. Price was born November 15, 1835. At the age of eighteen he learned the trade of brick-laying, and followed the business of contracting of churches, schools and public buildings. In 1859, during the Pike's Peak gold excitement, he with three others from the vicinity of Leesville, thinking how nice it would be to dig the gold out of the hill in place of toiling for it here, after some one else had done the digging, concluded to try their luck as gold hunters, and, collecting a few things together, they started by way of Steubenville, taking deck passage to St. Louis and Kansas City, where they bought an outfit for the trip, consisting of a wagon, two yoke of oattle and one year's provisions. Having arrangements all complete, they connected themselves, for safety, with a wagon train of fourteen teams and seventy men, with plenty to eat and drink on the long and tedious journey of seven weeks across the plains. They pulled in to what is now Denver City, then only a Government post-office. After resting themselves and teams for a few days, they pushed on to the gold fields, only to meet thousands disgusted with the prospect of finding gold, and devising all manner of means to make their way back to the States. So great was their disappointment that out of the seventy of the party only four remained, and they were soon separated. Mr. Price, with a young man from Vermont, opened up a claim in what was then called Russel's Gulch, where they worked five men at two dollars and fifty cents a day and board. One being enough to look after the working of the claim, Mr. Price spent his time prospecting between Mountain City and Pike's Peak, and to the head of the Arkansas River. In the fall they returned to the States for winter quarters, again returning to the mines as before. In 1861 Mr. Price returned to Ohio, and in 1862 enlisted in the Forty-third 0. V. I. At the close of the war he did contract work in Cadiz, Uhrichsville and New Philadelphia. He married Miss Martha English, of Mastersville, and has since made his home at Leesville, where he is the proprietor of the United States Hotel. Their children are Burdell, Neva, De Forest and Fay.
Judge Isaac T. Price was born November 27, 1837. Blessed with a liberal education, he took up the study of law. He was admitted to the bar in Ohio, moved to Holton, Kas., where he soon found clients and friends. His ability was of a high order, and easily won his election three times as probate judge. He has a family of four girls: Effie, Ella, Myrtle and Floy, all of whom are educated and conscientiously trained for the duties of life.
Rezin Price, born February 26, 1840, by trade is a wood-workman. For a number of years he was engaged in the furniture and undertaking business. He is now employed in the Edna Piano and Organ factory, at Monroeville. He enlisted in the late Rebellion, and endured his share of hardships of army life. He married Miss Jennie Kail, daughter of Mary E. Kail, the popular poetess and song writer, and they have an interesting family of three daughters and two sons, viz. : Effie (at present a music teacher), Pearl, Meritt, Orlo (all three yet in sohool) and Marie (not two years old).
MERIDETH C. PRICE was born May 25, 1846, and when two years old was adopted by his grandfather, James Price, Sr., under whose care he grew to manhood. Fired with patriotism he laid down his books at his country's call, and enlisted in February, 1864, when a boy of seventeen, in Company A, Eightieth 0. V. I., and was assigned a place as drummer boy. What he lacked in years he made up in pluck, and with the rest shared the many hardships of war, particularly the famous march to the sea. At the close of the war July 8, 1865, he received
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his discharge. When he returned home he entered Mount Union College, and there remained until 1867, when he took charge of the dry-goods business of his uncle, Baz. W. Price. He remained with his uncle until 1874, when he engaged in the jewelry and music business, where the office of his present building is located. There he remained one year, when he bought out a stock of general merchandise in the old Millisack corner, and remained until the fall of 1878, when he purchased the Crawford corner and erected a model business block at a cost of nearly ten thousand dollars. Seeing the advantage of a newspaper, he established the Times, and later on also published the Plaindealer from the Times office. On December 5, he sold his stock to A. F. Kail for twenty thousand dollars, and became the largest stockholder and also manager of the Edna Piano and Organ Company, of Monroeville, whose buildings and stook represent a capital of sixty thousand dollars. He is the best known business man of Leesville, whose enterprise has been largely due to his efforts. He is by far the largest real-estate owner in town, paying more than double the tax of any other citizen. More than a dozen times has he been elected to offices of trust. Sometimes the contest was spirited, yet, strange to say, he was never defeated. Mr. Price has been a favorite, not only with voters, but with all who knew him, with the families he visited and the men IM associated with in business. He is a good conversationalist, with marked persuasive powers, to which his success as a salesman has been largely due. His business shows him to be a man of an unparalleled energy that has enabled him to dispatch an amazing amount of business, and to inspire his employes, with the same enthusiasm. These mixtures—energy, ability, tact, a thorough knowledge of men and business—were the foundation upon which he built. He grasped at deals no other man would attempt, and when failure was predicted he succeeded. It is characteristic of him that he has always been warm-hearted, generous and liberal, often accommodating others at a sacrifice to himself, and, as has been truthfully said of him, no man was ever refused a favor when it was within his power to grant it. These have won for him the admiration of all, and he will long be remembered, not by his building which stands a monument to his push and energy, but by the many acts of benevolence and kindness that others like to recall, and which increase with time as rivalry and envy cease to exist. We clip the following from the county papers, which show what others think and say of M. C. Price:
M. C. Price. When, in 1872, B. W. Price sold his dry-goods business and good-'will to Rippeth & Carr, M. C. Price, who for many years had charge of his business, undertook to establish a jewelry and musical trade. It was not long an experiment, but a success. His genial nature made him friends and customers, and his business training from childhood gave him the ability to change his stock often. He changed his business to dry goods and clothing, which was likewise a triumph. He began to think of owning a building of his own suited to the demands of this growing trade. He never talked of what he was going to do, but always did what was unexpected. The corner occupied by the Crawford Hotel was purchased, removed, and in its stead was erected his late store—the pride of the town and the best in our county. Hls business was conducted on the broadest scale. Bold and impetuous, he bought the stocks of other merchants who had failed, and car-loads of organs, machinery, buggies and sewing machines, farms and real estate of all kinds with a clash that seemed reckless, but his unbounded energy always found a customer for what lie had to sell.
Nothing but extraordinary talent and a thorough knowledge of the wants of the people could build up a business like he had, which is the largest of any vilIage in eastern Ohio; but he surprised us all Monday by selling it out to take charge of the sales department of the Edna Piano and Organ Company, of Monroeville, in which he is largely interested. He has a good thing, and knows it, and enters this new enterprise with the utmost zeal. and will push it with the skill that has made him successful when others tailed. It has been truthfully said that he never tried to crush a rival, but only to lead: lie aimed not to drive to the wall a small business, but rather to assist, and both business men and customers regret to lose him, and wish him the success in the future that has attended him in the past.
For years M. C. Price has been the central figure in Leesville's business circle, the head and shoulders of push and improvement. Some fifteen or more years ago, from being a clerk in his uncle's store he launched out for himself in merchandising. We all know of his almost phenomenal rise, until he attained the enviable position he now holds. A short time ago he sold his entire stock to A. F. Kail, and became one of the incorporators and heaviest stockholders in the Edna Organ Company, located at Monroeville, Ohio. At a recent meeting of the incorporation he was unanimously chosen general superintendent and manager of sales, two positions for which he is admirably adapted. Being virtually a self-made man, he combines the qualifications of a careful, conscientious
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business man, with push and energy, and is eminently suited to these posts of trust.
JOHN GRUNDER, one of the oldest, best known and highly esteemed agriculturists of Brown Township, Carroll Co., Ohio, but now retired and residing in Minerva, is a native of the township, born on the old homestead September 11, 1830. At an early day his grandfather, Jacob Grunder, came from Switzerland with his family of two sons and three daughters (his wife had died in Switzerland) to American soil and settled in Brown Township, Carroll (then Columbiana) County, where he entered Government land, the place being at that time a very forest wilderness—wolves, deer, panthers, bears and other wild animals roaming the woods comparatively unmolested. Here he passed the remainder of his useful life, dying at the advanced age of eighty-seven years. As said above, he brought with him two sons and three daughters, and of these one son and one daughter remained in Philadelphia, which city the family had stopped at after arrival in the country. The second child in order of birth was Jacob, who was born in Switzerland in 1798, and came with his father to Brown Township. He married Elizabeth Kail, also a native of Switzerland, who came to America with her parents, John and Elizabeth Kail, locating in Washington Township, now in Carroll County, and Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Grunder then built for themselves a log cabin on his father's farm, but on the death of her parents they moved to the Kail homestead in Washington Township. Here they resided the rest of their days, Mr. Grunder dying in 1882, his wife having preceded him to the grave about the year 1842, at the age of thirty-seven years. He was a member of the German Reformed Church, and in politics was first an Old-line Whig, then a Republican and was an ardent Abolitionist. This honored couple were the parents of seven children—three sons and four daughters—six of whom are yet living, a brief record of whom is as follows:
Mary is the wife of Christopher Dumbleton, of Augusta Township, Carroll County; John is the subject proper of this sketch; Catherine is married to William Cameron, also in Augusta Township; Susan is the wife of Joseph Snively, of Washington Township, Carroll County; Daniel lives on the Kail homestead in Carroll County; Jacob lives in Brown Township.
John Grunder, the gentleman whose name opens this sketch, was ten years old when his parents moved into Washington Township. He attended the subscription school of the neighborhood as opportunity offered, and when old enough began to assist his parents in the duties of. the farm. He would often take the horse (for they had but one) and ride to mill with a grist, or to Lisbon for groceries, etc. He remembers many a time in his boyhood pulling and scutching flax, which his mother would weave into clothes. He wore homespun, and plowed with a yoke of oxen, the plow being a home-made wooden one—everything, in fact, about the farm was of a very primitive character. On January 18, 1855, he was married to Ann Dumbleton, a native of Carroll County, Ohio, born in Augusta Township. Her parents, John and Sarah Dumbleton, were natives of England, whence they emigrated to this country in an early day, becoming early residents of Augusta, afterward settling in Brown Township, in a little log cabin. Mr. Dumbleton commenced life with an old shilling his grandfather had given him, and he followed his trade, that of carpenter, up to the time of his marriage.
For six years after marriage Mr. and Mrs. Grunder lived on rented land, and then bought 210 acres, all well improved, the property being part of the homestead. In April, 1889, they moved into the village of Minerva, where they now reside. They had born to them four sons, named as follows: Lawrence, in Brown Township; Alvin, a member of the hardware firm of Roller, Taylor & Grunder, in Minerva; Jesse, on the farm, and James, in Minerva. Politically Mr. Grunder is an active Republican, and has been superintendent and school director.
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IRWIN W. THOMPSON, one of the wealthy and well-known farmers of Brown Township, Carroll County, was born June 12, 1836, and is a son of Robert Thompson. His life long days have been passed on the farm he at present occupies. He early began his business career, and his success has been most satisfactory as well as creditable to himself. October 12, 1887, he married Miss Corda, daughter of Robert and Mary Ann (Hildreth) Barnes, former of Iowa, but at one time a resident of Waynesburg, Ohio, latter of New York.
Mr. and Mrs. Thompson began their married life in the house which had been erected by Mr. Thompson's father, and which is one of the landmarks in the beautiful valley in which it is located.. Mr. Thompson has just completed a large stock and grain barn, which is a model in its way, and is considered to be one of the finest in that section of the country. Mr. Thompson has been a life-long member of the Presbyterian Church, and has ever taken an active interest in its advancement, and has been a liberal contributor to its support, of which church Mrs. Thompson is also a member. Mr. Thompson also takes a lively interest in all movements looking to the improvement of his locality, and to the enhancement of the comfort and happiness of his neighbors. His farm comprises 430 acres, and is very productive under his careful supervision and management.
ADAM CLARK JACKMAN, for fifty-six years a resident of Lee Township, Carroll Co., Ohio, where he was born December 24, 1834, is one of the most progressive and successful agriculturists in this part of the State. His grandfather, John Jackman, was a native of Ireland, and came to the United States at an early date. He was married to Margaret Morton, and they made their first settlement in West Virginia, where they remained till 1802, in which year they came to
the newly created State, Ohio, locating in Jefferson County until 1806, when they entered
land now known as the " Cogsil Farm." The names of their children are as follows: Jane, Edward, John, Robert and Adam). The father died in 1830; in politics he was a Whig. Adam Jackman, father of the subject of this biographical sketch, was born in West Virginia, where his early life was spent, and in 1802 came to Jefferson County, Ohio, with his parents. He here married Mary, daughter of Isaac Miller, a resident of Jefferson County, and to this union were born Margaret, now in Canton, Ohio; Robert, in Waynesburg, Ohio; Isaac M., in De Kalb County, Ind. ; Susan, deceased; Adam C. ; Mary A., in Amsterdam, Jefferson Co., Ohio, and John, in Lee Township, Carroll County. In 1816 Adam Jackman moved to Stark County, same State, where he remained six years, and then came to Lee Township, where he passed the remainder of his life, dying in 1863, his widow following him to "the better land " in 1878. They were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which Society, at Harlem Springs, he was one of the founders, and he held various offices in the same; in politics he was a firm Democrat, and before moving to Stark County he was elected justice of the peace; while in that county he was chosen to a similar position, in which he served six years; on his return to Lee Township he was re-elected, serving twenty-one consecutive years, and during all this long incumbency he never had a decision reversed.
Adam Clark Jackman attended the common schools of his neighborhood during winters, performing his share in the duties of the farm in the summer months. On August 27, 1856, he was united in the bonds of matrimony with Rachel, daughter of John and Sarah Robins, of Lee Township, Carroll County, and they have been blessed with the following named children: Edwin Janes, deceased; John Robins; Sarah Ida; Mary Alice, and Sherden Baker. The family are leading members of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Chestnut Ridge. Mr. Jackman, in addition to plain farming, pays considerable attention to stock-raising, and devotes
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some of his time to the breeding of trotting horses. His farm is situated about three miles from Harlem Springs, and is under excellent cultivation. In politics Mr. Jackman is a Democrat, has served his party faithfully, and has filled the office of trustee several terms.
JAMES A. LAWRENCE, another of the prominent and progressive young farmers of Lee Township, Carroll County, was born in Carroll County, Ohio, April 7, 1855, a son of Richard and Ann (Park) Lawrence. He received his education at the common schools of the neighborhood, and at the college in Harlem Springs, which he attended several terms. At the age of twenty he commenced teaching, a profession he followed in connection with farming for eight years. On April 30, 1877, he was married to Miss, Mina M. born October 10, 1858, daughter of Charles and Mary (Parks) Oliver, of Trumbull County, Ohio. Mr. Oliver is a native of Holland, and while a young man he commenced a seafaring life, a vocation he followed much after coming to America, chiefly on the Great Lakes, but is now retired on a farm, where he is peacefully spending his latter years. After coming to the United States he became united in marriage with Mary Parks, who bore him twelve children, named as follows: William C., Jennie, Maggie, Mary A., Frank F., Mina M., David D., Emma, Edwin, Edward, Ella and Nettie. The family are all members of the Disciples Church, and in politics Mr. Oliver is a Democrat of the old Jacksonian type.
After marriage Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence settled on the farm which he still occupies in Lee Township, and where he carries on with well deserved success agriculture in all its branches, including the raising of stock. Two children have been born to them, Mary Blanche, born January 3l, 1885, and Homer Kingsley, born January 23, 1887. Mr. Lawrence and family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Harlem Springs, in which he has held various offices, such as class leader and steward, and of the Sunday-school of which he is superintendent. In 1883 he was elected lay delegate from Harlem Springs charge to the East Ohio Conference which met at Canton. He has always been an uncompromising Democrat, but has never failed to command the confidence and esteem of his political opponents; for three and one-half years he has acceptably filled the office of township clerk, and has also served as assessor, two terms. In 1889 he was elected appraiser of his township, running sixty-six ahead of his ticket, the vote for governor, at same election giving a Republican majority of twenty-four. Well known, his many excellent qualities have endeared him to a large circle of friends, and he takes a just pride in the financial success his honest efforts have secured him.
R. G. RAMSEY, a highly respected agriculturist and ex-school teacher, of Fox Township, Carroll County, was born in Washington County, Penn., November 18, 1817, a son of Mitchell and Ann (George) Ramsey, both of Scotch-Irish descent, and natives of Pennsylvania. The father was reared to agricultural pursuits on his father's farm, and all his life followed husbandry. He was married in Washington County, Penn., to Miss Anna George, who bore him seven children—four sons and three daughters, viz. : R. G., James, Thomas, Mary, William, Christina and Ann Eliza. The father died in 1857, and the mother in 1882. Mr. Ramsey was a leading farmer of Washington County, Penn., and took an active interest in all measures tending to the public good, being recognized as a most useful, able and progressive citizen.
The subject of this sketch attended, in his boyhood and early youth, the subscription schools of his neighborhood, proving himself a diligent student and apt scholar; and his fondness for books and desire to drink deep at the " Pierian Spring " were so great that he would spend his evenings at study, often far into the
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night. When he considered himself competent, he turned his attention to school teaching. When twenty-seven years old (in 1844) he and his brother, James, came to Ohio, where each bought a farm, that of our subject comprising 160 acres of well-improved land, provided with a comfortable dwelling, commodious barns, etc., and situated in Fox Township, Carroll County. Mr. Ramsey was married in 1844 to Miss Margaret Ann McLaughlin, born June 3, 1824, whose parents, James and Nancy McLaughlin, were early settlers of the county, and to this union were born eight children, as follows: James (deceased), James W., Robert M., Anna M., William A., Nancy M., John M. and Lizzie Jane. The family are members of the United Presbyterian Church; in politics Mr. Ramsey is a stanch Republican, and has served in many offices of trust and responsibility, both in Church and State. He has been eminently successful, both as an agriculturist and as a school teacher, and in connection with the first-named vocation he gives special attention to the raising of blooded stock, more particularly sheep. Prior to coming to Ohio, and for several years afterward, he taught school, his system of teaching and amiability of character being such as to endear him to his pupils, many of whom, now perhaps gray-haired men and women, still hold him in the most affectionate respect.
ALBERT R. HAINES, one of the most prominent and influential citizens of Carroll County, was born in Brown Township, Carroll Co., Ohio, September 15, 1826, and his home has since been made within the confines of his native county. His antecedents or ancestors have to some degree been lost in the obscurity of the past. The first clearly defined ancestor of all the Haines (who spell their names " Haines "), was Jacob Haines (mentioned in the Bancroft History of the United States), who orossed the Atlantic in the same ship with William Penn, early in the seventeenth century, and settled Philadelphia. He was a Quaker, and like William Penn, a follower of George Fox, the Quaker minister and the founder of that denomination or sect of Christians. They were persecuted in England for their religious belief, and were called " dissenters, " and on this account they emigrated to America.
Jacob Haines was a single man when be arrived on this continent; but certain it is that he married a woman of the colony, and of the same religious persuasion as himself. The offspring of this marriage were sons—Joshua, John, Isaac and Jacob. These sons intermarried and had sons and daughters, who resided in Chester County, Penn., for several generations. Shortly prior to the Revolutionary War there were three sons of one Jac .,b Haines (a lineal descendant of the Jacob Haines who emigrated with William Penn from England, as above stated), whose names were Joshua, John, Isaac and Jacob. These sons emigrated to different parts of the colonies and never met each other again.
Joshua, the grandfather of Abner Haines, who was a lawyer and judge of the courts of Preble County, Ohio, and who served a term in the Ohio Senate with the subject of this sketch, had sons—John (father of Judge Abner Haines), Joseph, Jacob, Isaac, Joshua, Job and Nehemiah. The brothers of Judge Abner Haines were Joshua, Job, Samuel and Jacob. Of the other brothers our information is that John and Isaac emigrated to the colony of Virginia, where they settled and raised families, and whose descendants are now scattered over the continent. Many of them were engaged in iron works and became wealthy. The other brother, Jacob, emigrated to the colony of Maryland, and settled in Frederick County, where he raised a family, many of whom emigrated west, mostly to Ohio. Albert R. Haines is a great-grandson of one Jacob Haines who resided in Frederick County, Md., and died in the year 1820, and whose wife, Esther, died in the year 1804. We believe by careful investigation and research that Jacob Haines, great-grandfather of Albert R. Haines, is the same Jacob Haines who emigrated from Chester County, Penn., to
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Frederick County, Md., at an early date. The offspring of Jacob and his wife, whose name was Esther, were sons—John, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Henry. John, Abraham and Isaac emigrated to Ohio in about the year 1816, and settled in Stark and Carroll Counties. Jacob died while young, and Henry died at an advanced age in Frederick County, Md. John Haines entered into matrimony with Margaret Castleberry, in Frederick County, Md., about the year 1797. " She was a daughter of Benjamin and Julia Castleberry, who afterward emigrated to Carroll County, Ohio." He was the grandfather of Albert R. Haines, and reared a family of sons and daughters, their sons being Joseph, Jacob and John, and the daughters, Rachel, Elizabeth, Margaret, Susan, Catherine and Julia.
Joseph, the father of Albert R. Haines, was born in Frederick County, Md., in the year 1799, and emigrated with his father and family to Ohio (as stated above), in the year 1816, and settled near Pekin, Carroll County, on a farm when the country was a dense forest with little or no improvement, on which fine and well-improved farm some of the children of the above named John Haines, Jr., still reside. In about the year. 1822 Joseph Haines married Hannah Shriver, who lived in the neighborhood. She was a daughter of John and Catherine Shriver, who emigrated at an early date from Frederick County, Md., and brought with them a large family of sons and daughters, first settling in Columbiana County, Ohio, near New Lisbon, and soon after in Stark County, where they died. Joseph and Hannah Haines settled on a small farm about a mile northwest of Pekin. There were born to them four sons and six daughters, the sons being Albert R., John S., Thomas E. and Henry, and the daughters Rachel Anne, Catherine, Rebecca, Margaret Matilda, Joetta and Elizabeth B. The survivors of the family at this writing are Albert R., Thomas E., Rebecca, Margaret Matilda and Elizabeth B., and of these Albert R. and Margaret Matilda (married to J. D. Thompson) are settled in Carroll County, near Malvern, the others being settled through Iowa, Montana and Colorado. The house in which they were all born still stands in a good state of preservation.
Albert R. Haines, at the age of twenty-two, made his first trip away from home, which was to Wayne County, Ill. He traveled by buggy, on foot. and by steamboat on the Ohio river. About the first business he did for himself was to teach school in Fairfield. the county seat of Wayne County. The country was quite new, and there were but few school-houses; he taught-in a room in a court-house. His father taking sick he was called home, but his father had died and was buried the day before he reached home. He then for several years worked the home farm and taught school in the neighborhood, after which he clerked in the store of Joseph Poole & Co., in Minerva, Ohio, and later for Morledge & Perdue; then after a short time he entered into partnership with William and Jeremiah Unkefer in a general store, and continued several years. In the fall of the year 1855 Mr. Haines removed to Malvern, where he conducted a general country store, keeping everything the farmers needed, and buying all kinds of produce. The store belonged to a joint-stock company, he being general agent and stockholder. The business prospered, and in a few years, after several changes he bought out the whole business, and conducted it upon his own account. After being fairly successful he bought the farm upon which he now resides, called " Church Hill Farm," moved upon it, and improved it in a modern way, and it is now one of the finest resident farms in the county. After removing to the farm, besides conducting it, he took considerable interest in politics, and several times engaged in mercantile pursuits in Malvern. In the fall of 1857, while in business in Malvern, he was married to Almira Harsh, daughter of Leonard Harsh, Esq., of Harrison Township, Carroll County. They were united in marriage at the residence of her father on the farm upon which she was born, Rev. Alexander Swaney officiating.
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Leonard Harsh was born in Washington County, Penn., whence he moved to Carroll County when a young man, and lived until his death on the farm upon which he settled. He was a man of more than ordinary ability in his day; he acted as justice of the peace for twenty-five years; was a member of the State Board of Equalization, and a member of the General Assembly of Ohio for two terms, at different times. In every respect Mr. Harsh was a thorough business man, and accumulated considerable means. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Haines made a trip to New York and other eastern cities. There were born to them four daughters: Lula Hannah, Jettie Lilian, Minnie Albert and Carrie Elizabeth, Lula and Jettie being born in Malvern, and Minnie and Carrie on Church Hill Farm. Lula and Carrie graduated at the Female Seminary of Steubenville, Ohio; Jettie attended the University at Columbus, Ohio, and Minnie spent two years at Steubenville and one at Wooster, Ohio, Lula was married to J. T. Wallace, of Ouray, Colo.; they now reside in Denver, same State, and have one son, Albert Haines Wallace. Jettie married Williard J. Combs, of Malvern, Ohio, and now resides in Altoona, Iowa.
This family in religion is Presbyterian, and in politics Democratic. Mr. Haines' ancestors for generations back were strong adherents of the Democratic party, and were true and consistent professors of religion, his father having been an elder and exhorter in the Disciples Church for twenty-five years or more. Mr. Haines has always been an aggressive, working and sound Democrat. He was ever elated over victories, and never discouraged by defeat. He has attended many County and State conventions; was presidential elector on the Greeley ticket in 1872; visited Samuel J. Tilden at his Gramacy Park residence in New York City in 1870, who he believed was elected instead of R. B. Hayes; attended the inauguration of Grover Cleveland in Washington in 1885; represented the Eighteenth Congressional District as delegate to the National Democratic Convention held in the city of St. Louis in 1888, where Grover Cleveland was renominated; was elected to offices in his township and county, and represented the Twenty-first Senatorial District, called the "Carroll-Stark District." He is a strong advocate of the working classes and farmers; is liberal with his politioal party, also the church and his family. His business often called him from home, which gave him quite a knowledge of this country. He traveled through the eastern, southern and western States, journeying over and along the Rocky Mountains and through Canada. In the fall of 1889 he crossed the Atlantic, landing at Queenstown, Ireland, traveled through England, France, Italy, Switzerland and Scotland, visited the great cities of the world, London, Paris, Genoa, Rome, Venice, Glasgow, etc. His wife and daughters have also visited the Atlantic coast cities, taking in Washington City, Niagara Falls, etc. They have also traveled through the western States and Territories, and along the range of the Rocky Mountains, visiting and spending some time at the great National Yellowstone Park in Wyoming Territory, also Helena, Salt Lake City, Leadville, Ouray, Denver, Chicago, and many other large and important cities. Mr. Haines has taken but little part or interest in military matters. In this he believes, as did his illustrious ancestors, that the general diffusion of civilization, education, morals and religion ought to so elevate and enlighten all nations that they "should learn war no more," but live in perpetual peace and prosperity. He believes that countries and governments, morally and religiously, have no more right to settle their differences of opinion and disputes by the shedding of blood than communities and individuals have; but that all matters of dispute and misunderstanding should and can better be settled and adjusted by the justice and wisdom of the people, through their leaders and representatives, by civil law and arbitration. He is Quaker enough to proclaim every day, " Peace hath her victories, no less renowned than war," and
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philosopher enough to believe with Franklin that " There never was a good war, or a bad peace."
Mr. Haines joined the Anoient Order of Free and Accepted Masons when young, and has ever since been a zealous member. He holds that it was founded upon the Bible, or old Scriptures, and that it stands pre-eminently higher than any other human society or organization, except the church militant, or the Christain Church, which he believes holds a place far above all other organizations, its influence being world-wide, and for the good and salvation of all. He believes that its influence and power for good are much curtailed and injured through the lack of honest, faithful, zealous, wise and good leaders. Mr. Haines is opposed to capital punishment, or punishment by death, believing it be uncivilized and unchristian; he believes it to be wrong to take human life for crime committed, but holds that fallen and erring humanity should be confined, educated, civilized, moralized and Christianized, holding that the means and time spent in their conviction and execution, with other millions of money misappropriated, would more than reform, convert and save all the criminals of any land or country. He also believes in the evolution of man and religion. He believes that the Grand Architect of the Universe, the Creator of all things, He who made no mistakes, will do justice to all. Mr. Haines never used tobacco in any form, and is opposed to the use of liquor as a beverage.
Mr. Haines never accumulated a fortune. He and his family always lived well and in comfort, and they now own and reside on a nice farm in the Sandy Valley. They are well located, and have pleasant surroundings. He also owns the clay and coal land near Malvern, out of which the clay and coal are taken to the Malvern Clay Company plant, in which he is an officer and stockholder. He also owns several thousand acres of land in the State of Arkansas, with other assets. In conclusion we will say that Mr. Haines' only education was received in the common schools of his neighborhood, where his chances were limited. He is a great lover of country life; has a great attachment for his own country, his neighborhood, his friends and his family—with him, in fact, "there is no place like home."
WILLIAM DRAKE, a worthy representative of one of the oldest families of Lee Township, Carroll County, was born July 6, 1841, in that township. His grandfather, Cheseman Drake, a native of New York. where he resided several years, came to Ohio at an early day, dying soon after his arrival. Simeon Drake, father of William was born in East Springfield, Ohio, and his childhood was spent in Jefferson County until he was six years of age, when his family came to Carroll County. In 1833 he was married to Rachel, daughter of Thomas Scarlett, and she bore him the following named children: Eliza, deceased; Ann, Mrs. I. B. Shepherd; William; Rebecca, deceased; John; Oliver; and Kate, Mrs. Alex. Rennie. The family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Harlem, of which Mr. Drake was one of the founders, a trustee, steward, etc. In politics he was first a Whig, and afterward, on the formation of the party, a Republican. He died March 3, 1874, having been preceded to " the other shore " by his wife, October 3, 1855. As a financier he was eminently successful, as proven by his exceptional prosperity through life.
William Drake, the subject proper of this sketch, was brought up to farm life, attending in the winter months the common schools of his district. When the war for the Union broke out, Mr. Drake hesitated not for a moment to offer his services to his country, and enlisted December 0, 1861, in Company D, Eightieth 0. V. V. I., participating in all the battles in which his regiment was engaged, including Mission Ridge, Iuka, Corinth, Jackson, Champion Hills, and the sieges of Corinth, Vicksburg and Reseca. Through the explosion of a cannon he lost his
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hearing in the right ear, the left being also affected. The regiment was finally sent to Little Rock, Ark., where he was mustered out, August 13, 1865, and on the 27th of the same month returned home, where he resumed the labors of peace. On August 20, 1868, he became united in marriage with Nancy A., daughter of the late William Jackman, of Lee Township, Carroll County, who when a child of two years was brought from Ireland to Ohio, by his father, Henry, who became one of the early settlers of Jefferson County. The family of Henry Jackman were named William, Henry, Andrew, Mary, Nancy and Christiana. The early life of William Jackman was spent in Jefferson County, where he was married to Rebecca Shannon, who bore him seven children, as follows: Thomas, Andrew, John, William, Nancy, Mary J. and Eliza. For his second wife Mr. William Jackman wedded Jane Boyd, and to this union were born Nancy A., Violetta and Christiana. The family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, as was also Mr. Jackman. In his political relations he was first an Old-time Whig, and then a stanch Republican from the time of the organization of that party. lie departed this life in March, 1864.
After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. William Drake settled on the farm in Lee Township, where they now reside. The names of their children are as follows: John M. (deceased), Sarah Jessie E., William D., Thomas B., Howard I. and Clement C. All the family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which Mr. Drake has been class leader for many years, also trustee and treasurer. Until within the past few years he always supported the Democratic party, but transferred his vote and interest to the Prohibitionists. He has served in various offices of trust in his township, and in 1869 was nominated for sheriff of the county; in 1888 he was nominated by the Prohibition party for sheriff. Mr. Drake has been exclusively engaged in agricultural pursuits, and is recognized as one of the progressive and influential men of Carroll County.
JOHN H. MOORE, produce dealer and grain merchant, Leesville, Carroll County, is a native of the county, born April 24, 1835, in Orange Township. His great-grandfather, Elijah Moore, was a native of England, and when young came to this country with his parents who settled in Maryland, where they followed agricultural pursuits. His boyhood and youth were spent on the farm, and soon after attaining his majority he was married to Ede Harris, by whom he had the following named children: James, Horatio, Mary, Elizabeth and Adeline. In 1815 Elijah Moore came to Ohio and entered land on which a portion of the village of Leesville now stands. He here died at an advanced age, and was soon followed to the grave by his wife, both being interred in the cemetery at Leesville. They were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he was one of the organizers in this section, and in politics he was a Whig.
James Moore, grandfather of our subject, was born in Maryland in 1797, and was eighteen years old when he came to Ohio with his parents. He was married when quite a youth to Precious Ann, daughter of Leslie Roby, a native of Maryland (a sketch of whom will be found elsewhere in this work), and to this union were born seven children, viz. : Ellen J., Attoway, Caleb P., William H., Thomas J., Mary J. and George H. During his residence in Ohio Mr. Moore was engaged exclusively in farming and stock-raising, and in 1837 be passed from earth, followed by his faithful wife in 1877. They were consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and in politics he was a straight Whig.
Caleb P. Moore, father of John H., was born in Maryland, where he learned the building trade, which he followed through life. He came to Ohio about the same time as his father's family, and settled near the village of Leesville, where he was a well-known and progressive citizen, held in much esteem by all. On March 12, 1.834, he was married at Leesville, Ohio, to Sarah A., daughter of John Gidley, and
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by her had the following named children: John H., Louisa J., Mary M., William D. and James M. The father died in 1848; the mother is still living at an advanced age.
John H. Moore, of whom this sketch more particularly treats, received his school training in his native township. He then learned the blacksmith and iron-molder trades, and worked in the Leesville Foundry, part of the time as proprietor of the same, up to the year 1878, excepting the year 1870, when he was one of the proprietors of the Sherrodsville Flouring-mills, and from 1871 to 1875 he was owner and manager of the coopering interests at Leesville, which up to that time still retained some importance as a business. Since 1878 he has been engaged in his present business, that of dealer in grain and feed, etc., in which he has met with a reasonable degree of success; and among the producers resident in a large area of the surrounding country Mr. Moore is widely and favorably known for his recognized honesty and fairness in his many dealings, and has made hosts of friends.
He was married October 29, 1857. to Lindred, daughter of Fendel B. and Nancy Roby, of near Chillicothe, Ross Co., Ohio. The children born to this union were Caleb and John (deceased), Ida M. (Mrs. Edgar Adair) and Lulu (at home). In the political affairs of the country Mr. Moore takes an active interest, and has always been an earnest Republican; socially he has been a leading member of Orange Lodge, No. 406, F. & A. M., for the past twenty years, and for a number of years he rendered the lodge valuable and efficient service as master.
CONRAD PEARCH, a farmer of Monroe Township, was born in Monroe Township, Carroll Co., Ohio, January 4, 1827, a son of John and Elizabeth (Barrick) Pearch. His father, John Pearch, was born in Northumberland County, Penn., March 29, 1803, and Conrad Pearch (2)', the father of the latter, was born in Northumberland County, Penn., August 24, 1781. Conrad Pearch (1), the father of Conrad Pearch (2), was born in Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, in 1755, and in 1773 came to the United States to escape conscription into the German army. After his arrival here he was compelled to work several years, under the " apprenticeship" system, in payment for his passage. He resided in Pennsylvania, married, and reared the following named children: John, Joseph, Conrad, Catherine and Hannah. By trade Conrad Pearch (1) was a wheelwright, but became a farmer, and in 1815 came to Ohio and entered the land now owned by Catherine Pearch, where he resided until his death, which occurred in 1839; he was a member of the Lutheran Church. His son, Conrad (2), grew to manhood in Pennsylvania, and learned the trade of a wheelwright. He married Barbara Essig, who was born March 4, 1774, and to them were born John, Adam, Abraham, Catherine, Jacob, Elizabeth and Joseph. In 1815 the father of these children came to Ohio in company with his father, and occupied a quarter section of land. Within a few years he erected the residence now occupied by his daughter, Catherine Pearch, a sketch of whom follows this memoir. He fell dead in his barn March 13, 1860. His wife died March 4, 1849. They were members of the Lutheran Church, and politically Mr. Pearch was a Whig till 1855, when he became a Republican.
John Pearch, son of Conrad, last mentioned, was twelve years of age when he came to Ohio. In 1826 he married Miss Elizabeth Barrick, who was born in October, 1801, a daughter of John Barrick, a native of Maryland, and to this union were born Conrad, our subject; Catherine, who resides in Tuscarawas County, Ohio; George, deceased; Ann Mary, deceased; John, deceased; Jacob, who resides in Tuscarawas County, Ohio; Elizabeth, deceased, and Barbara Barrick, who resides in Monroe Township. Mrs. Elizabeth Pearch, died January 27, 1841, and in 1842 Mr. Pearch married Miss Ann M. Bar-rick, a sister of his first wife, and who was born June 5, 1814, and died in 1875. To this second union were born eight children, viz. : Margaret
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and Hulda, both deceased; Luther, Melancthon and Allen, all three in Sherrodsville; James, in Tuscarawas County, Ohio; Lovina and Emma, both deceased. Politically Mr. Pearch was a Republican; in religion he was a member of the Lutheran Church, in which faith he died at Sherrodsville, July 16, 1887.
Conrad Pearch, whose name opens this sketch, grew to manhood in Orange Township, and was educated at the district school. On June 21, 1849, he married Miss Eliza J. McDivitt, who was born in Harrison county, Ohio, April 25, 1826, daughter of Samuel and Christina (Humphrey) McDivitt, to which union were born five children, viz. : Margaret A. Rainsberger, William J., Elizabeth Beamer, Winfield S., and Alice A. Capes. On March 31, 1859, Mr. Pearch purchased the farm where he now resides, containing 113 acres, on which he has made many improvements and has erected a fine residence. Politically he is a Republican, and has served twelve years as justice of the peace. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and give evidence, in all their acts, of the sincerity of their faith.
MISS CATHERINE PEARCH, of Monroe Township, Carroll Co., Ohio, was born in Pennsylvania, June 30, 1811, a daughter of Conrad and Barbara (Essig) Pearch. She was four years old when her parents came to Ohio and entered the farm of 160 acres, which she now owns. She is one of the oldest ladies in Monroe Township, and has resided here for seventy-seven years.
JOHN S. GEORGE was born in Lee Township, Carroll Co., Ohio, April 24, 1824. His father,. Thomas George, was one of those pushing, energetic men who came from Washington County, Penn., to find a home and fortune in the fertile country of eastern Ohio. The George family can trace their origin to Alexander George, who left the Emerald Isle at a very early period, and became a farmer in Pennsylvania. Thomas George, full of the desire of adventure, coupled with the prospects of a home and fortune, left his native State, and entered a farm of 160 acres in Lee Township, Carroll County. He married Miss Rachel Crosky, who was also reared in Pennsylvania, and whose parents were of Irish descent. They built for themselves a home in the wilderness, and a log cabin was their haven of rest. A family of thirteen children was born to them to make their otherwise lonesome home a happy one. The bear, the wolf and the deer were very plentiful at that time, and the wild savage still lingered around their old hunting grounds. John S. George remembers of hearing his mother tell of how she was frightened one night by several Indians calling at her lonely home for something to eat. Thomas George died in Iowa, and Mrs. George in Carroll County.
John S. George, the subject of this biographical sketch, spent the first fifteen years of his life on his father's farm, going to the district school in the neighborhood three months out of the twelve, and working on the farm in the summer time. At the age of fifteen he oommenced learning tailoring, of Joseph G. Kennedy, of Carrollton, Ohio, and after finishing his trade, he spent one year at Cadiz and two years in Pittsburgh, Penn. ; after which he opened a shop at Scroggsfield, Carroll Co., Ohio, where he met and married Miss Sarah J., daughter of Robert George (of Scroggsfield, Ohio) and Sarah (Ramsey) George (of Washington County, Penn.), and who were old pioneers of Carroll County. Our subject soon left Scroggsfield, and settled in Mechaniostown, where he carried on his business for twenty years, in connection with farming, and in 1851 moved to his present place in Mechanicstown, where he has since remained. He has a farm of eighty acres of well improved land within the limits of the town. In religion he is a member of the United Presbyterian Church, and in politics a Prohibitionist. Mr. George's success is the result of labor, coupled with an upright, honest way of living,
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and he ever feels it a duty and a privilege to help advance any cause tending to the public good. Although he never has had any children to educate, yet he reoognizes the school-house and church to be the greatest civilizers mankind is blessed with.
JOSEPH LOTZ is another of the progressive, well-to-do, native-born agriculturists of Harrison Township, Carroll County. His father, Peter Henry Lotz, was born near Wetzlar, Prussia, whence, at the age of twenty-four years, his father having died, he and his mother and two sisters emigrated to America, taking up their residence in Pennsylvania. Here they remained, engaged in farming (which had been the occupation of the family in the Fatherland), until 1818, in which year Peter H. Lotz and his mother came to Ohio, his sisters remaining in Pennsylvania. Here Peter H. Lotz entered land that is now the fine farm in Harrison Township, Carroll County, owned and occupied
by Calvin Lotz. The place was, when entered by Peter H. Lotz, a perfect wilderness, but, with the assistance of the family, he soon succeeded in reducing it to a condition of fertility. Their journey hither was made in a one-horse wagon; which contained all their effects, and, after many days of weary travel, they arrived at their cabin, which had neither floor, door nor windows, simple openings in the sides of the building answering the purpose of the latter; however, it was not long before their busy hands transformed it into a comfortable and commodious dwelling. Peter Lotz had married, in Pennsylvania, Elizabeth Netz, who bore him fourteen children, five of whom are yet living, viz.: Adam, Joseph, Calvin, Mrs. Maria Pottorf, and Mrs. Elizabeth Aller. The father died in 1873, at the age of ninety-two years, and was buried in Carrollton, Ohio, the mother passing from earth in 1881, when eighty-eight years old. They were consistent members of the German Reformed Church, in which he was an elder, and had been a deacon during the greater part of his residence in Harrison Township; in his political convictions he was a Democrat, a leader in the party in his township.
Joseph Lotz, son of Peter Henry and Elizabeth (Netz) Lotz, was born July 12, 1830, and was reared on the farm which his father had entered, and is now owned and occupied by Calvin Lotz. Our subject was married April 19, 1855, to Miss Sarah Ann Moore, daughter of John and Mary (Weaver) Moore, natives of Pennsylvania, who came about the year 1817 to Carroll County, Ohio, where Mrs. Lotz was born August 21, 1830; her father is still a resident of Carrollton, now aged eighty-six years, his wife having died November 8, 1879, at the age of seventy-four years, and is buried in Carrollton, Ohio. To Mr. and Mrs. Lotz were born three sons: Cassius Elmer, born April 29, 1856, who was twice married—first, to Mary Maple, October 18, 1877, a daughter of David Maple (to them four children were born: Perry J., Della May, Leola Belle and Mary Helen); the mother died in November, 1888, and a year later Mr. Lotz married Urzilla, widow of Edward Gantz, and daughter of William Burger.. Madison Cincinnatus, the seoond son, was born May 11, 1857, and married November 13, 1890, Sarah Anna Ohl, daughter of Jacob Ohl, of Manchester, Summit County, Ohio ....Howard, the youngest son, was born December 24, 1860, was married on New Year's day, 1889, to Maggie Kail, of Perrysville, Carroll Co., Ohio, daughter of Hiram Kail (one daughter has been born to this union, Nellie Corinth). Mr. Lotz, our subject, is the owner of 160 acres of well-improved land. He and his family are members of the Reformed Church at Carrollton, and toward the erection of the church building in that town he donated the handsome sum of $500. Mr. Lotz is an elder in his church, and his son, Madison, is deacon in the same. The sons are all members of the Cold Spring Run Grange, No. 1363. Mr. Lotz at all times takes an active interest in the material development of his section of the county, as well as in its social, religious and educational growth,
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and he is noted for his liberality toward all good purposes. Politically be has always been an enthusiastic Democrat, deservedly occupying a leading position in the party.
JOHN SCOTT, proprietor of the well-known hardware and furniture establishment of Leesville, Carroll Co., Ohio, was born and passed his early youth in Hanover Township, Washington Co., Penn. He is of Scotch descent, his immediate ancestry having come from Scotland to America about the year 1790.
Joseph Scott, the grandfather of the subject of our sketch, and who came to America at about that period, married and settled among what, at that time, was the wild woods of Washington County, Penn., taking up land by what was commonly known as the "tomahawk right." With the assistance of ever-willing neighbors, a log shanty for these new settlers was speedily erected, in which they found protection, and, although deprived of many of the luxuries of life, were soon able to expand to the dimensions of a comfortable home. The story of the struggles, hardships and privations of the early pioneers has often been told; and this earnest and self-reliant couple were not more fortunate than their comrades in the arduous task of subduing the wilderness. Here these grandparents, by their industry and nobleness of character, became wealthy and highly respeoted, and here the remainder of their lives was passed; surrounded by children and friends, they died at a ripe old age in the full faith of the Old-school Presbyterian Church, in which they had been brought up from their infancy; in politics the grandfather was a Democrat. There were born to his marriage two sons and three daughters. all of whom grew to manhood and womanhood.
Benjamin Scott, the father of the subject of this sketch, was born, in 1792, in Washington County, Penn. Working in his father's mill he learned and followed the milling trade for some years. While still a young man he married Susan, daughter of Hugh McKinley, also of Washington County, Penn, and the couple settled on a farm near the home of his parents, and the mill having by purchase been transferred to a new ownership, he thenceforth devoted his entire attention to agricultural pursuits, in which he met with gratifying success. The names of the nine children born to this couple are as follows: Alexander, Joseph, Sophia, Benjamin, Sarah Jane, Patterson, John, Susan and Elizabeth.
Mr. Scott took an active interest in politios, and was a life-long Democrat. He and his wife were, socially and financially, leading members of the Presbyterian Church. In 1877, at the close of long and useful lives spent together, they both passed from earth, the father at the age of eighty-five years and the mother aged seventy-seven.
John Scott, the seventh of his father's family, and the subject of this sketch, was born at the family homestead in Washington County, Penn., on April 10, 1837. His early boyhood was spent in assisting in the farm labor, and attending the school of his native district, which did not average more than three months in each year. At about the age of fifteen years he left the parental roof and went to Ohio, with his elder brother Alexander, who had married, and was seeking a location. The brother soon purchased and settled upon land in Perry Township, Carroll Co., Ohio. Here John remained with his brother for three years, assisting in the arduous task of clearing up the land, and transforming it into a productive farm. At the expiration of this time he returned to the old homestead in Pennsylvania, and during the following two years remained with his parents on the farm. Becoming somewhat restless, and having a desire to see more of the country, he then went to Illinois, where he followed the occupation of a farm laborer for three years. But not being fully satisfied with that manner of life, he returned to Jewett, Harrison Co., Ohio, where he and his brother, Benjamin, formed a partnership and engaged in mercantile business; and
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after conducting the business for about one and a half years, the War of the Rebellion having broken out in the meantime, he transferred his interest in the now prosperous business to his brother, intent upon responding to the country's call for volunteers. Accordingly on August 10, 1862, he enlisted under Capt. G. W. Voorhes in Company A, One Hundred and Twenty-sixth Regiment, 0. V. I. The regiment was assigned to the Sixth Corps, Army of the Potomac, and iN record forms a part of the history of the war.
At the organization of the company, John Scott was appointed fifth sergeant, from which position he was promoted successfully to first sergeant, second lieutenant and first lieutenant. He participated in all the engagements, twenty-four in number, through which his regiment passed up to the time when he was disabled. At the battle of Cedar Creek, Va., October 19, 1864, he was struck by a minie-ball, both legs being injured. The left was mangled to such a degree that a thigh amputation was found necessary. He was then sent to the hospital at Baltimore where he remained until May 20, 1865, when he was discharged from the service. From Baltimore he returned to Jewett, Ohio, where he had enlisted, but only remained there for a short time. He next decided to learn the saddle and harness-maker's trade and went to the neighboring village of Jefferson, Harrison County, where he secured employment with a Mr. J. R. Roberts, then extensively engaged in that line of business. Al the expiration of two years he purchased the entire business interests of Mr. Roberts, and for several years thereafter conducted the business in his own behalf, meeting with a fair degree of success.
On March 30, 1869, he was married to Amelia, daughter of Vincent and Mary Ferguson, of Harrison County, Ohio. This union remained until 1880, when the wife died, leaving no children. After the death of his wife he disposed of his entire stock and interests at Jefferson, and again, in 1881, went to the West, where his stay was not of long duration. He returned this time to New Philadelphia, Ohio, and purchased an interest in the salt works operated at that place. The investment not proving to be profitable, he disposed of his interest and removed in 1883 to Leesville, Carroll County, and purchased the hardware stock belonging to C. M. Rippeth & Brother, since which time he has conducted the business, and added to the stock a full line of furniture and house-furnishing goods. On December 24, 1885, he was married to Sadie, daughter of Thomas (deceased) and Rebecca Whann, of Carroll County, Ohio, and a representative of an old and respected Maryland family. To this union there have been born two sons, Charles and Alphord. By carrying a complete stock of everything in his line of business, Mr. Scott is meeting with well-merited success. Although laboring under many disadvantages by reason of his injuries sustained while a "soldier-boy," his energy and good business ability have enabled him to become handsomely endowed with the comforts of life. Politically, Mr. Scott is a Democrat. He was appointed postmaster, at Leesville, under Grover Cleveland's administration, and discharged the duties incumbent to the entire satisfaction of the patrons of the office.
A. L. BILLMAN, proprietor of the well-known grocery and provision business in Carrollton, Carroll County, is a native of Ohio, having been born in Jefferson County November 5, 1820. His father, John Billman, who was of Pennsylvania birth, born in Cumberland County, of German parentage, came in 1815 to Jefferson County, Ohio, where he entered and settled on Government land, being among the early pioneers of that region. In 1819 he was married to Elizabeth Lowry, a native of that county, where they resided until their death. They were the parents of nine children, seven of whom grew to maturity, and the subject of these lines is the eldest born. The father died September 24, 1869, aged seventy-two years, the mother April 25, 1875, at the age of seventy-five years.
A. L. Billman was born and reared in the
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old log cabin, and trained to the arduous labors of pioneer life. His educational advantages were necessarily very limited, and he had to tramp through the wintry woods in the snow, two and a half miles, in order to attend the nearest school, which, in those days, were all "subscription schools," held in primitive log buildings, even more primitively furnished, and each presided over by, perhaps, some prehistoric-looking pedagogue. Mr. Billman remained with his parents until he was twenty-seven years of age, and then, having thoroughly prepared himself for the profession, commenced to teach in the public schools. On May 13, 1847, he married Sarah Rinehart, a native of Jefferson County, and daughter of John and Barbara Rinehart, sturdy Germans and pioneers of that county. After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Billman remained a year longer in their native county, and then removed to Washington Township, Carroll County, where for many years he carried on farming in summer time, teaching school through the winters. In 1876 he was appointed by the county commissioners to serve out the term of John Shaw (deceased) as county auditor, which he did so satisfactorily to the constituents that he was twice thereafter elected to that position, serving until 1881. During the year following his retirement from office he was dealing in hardware in Carrollton, and in 1883 he established himself in his present prosperous grocery and provision business. To Mr. and Mrs. Billman have been born nine children, five of whom are yet living. They are both respected members of the Presbyterian Church, and Mr. Billman is a stanch Republican.
WILLIAM YOUNG, farmer, resided in Loudon Township, Carroll County, was born in Springfield Township, Jefferson Co., Ohio, December 17, 1840, a grandson of William (first) Young, (a native of Ireland), and son of William (second) Young, who was born in County Derry, Ireland, December 12, 1784. The father of our subject grew to manhood in his native land, receiving his education at the parish schools. In 1811 he came to the United States, locating in Maine, where he worked in the lumber woods. In 1819 he returned to Ireland, in order to bring his parents, three brothers and two sisters to the land of his adoption, and coming to Annapolis, Jefferson Co., Ohio, he here purchased a traot of land which had been entered by Hanse Wilson, of Steubenville, Ohio. The parents of William (second) both died on this farm. After his return from Ireland, in 1819, William Young, married Miss Nancy Whitley, who was born in Ireland, a daughter of William and Elizabeth (McGowan) Whitley, also natives of Ireland, all of whom came to the United States in 1819. To this union were born six children, viz. : Mary J., residing in Kilgore, Loudon Township; Elizabeth, born April 12, 1830, now deceased; William, born August 31, 1831, died in infancy; Margaret living in Kilgore; Mrs. Eliza A. Seaton, living in Lee Township, Carroll County, and William, the subject proper of this sketeh. On April 1, 1852, the father of this family purchased the farm of eighty acres in Loudon Township, now owned by his son, William, who also holds sixty-seven acres in another part of the same township. The father died June 17, 1855, and the mother March 22, 1885, both members of the Presbyterian Church.
William Young, whose name heads this sketch, was twelve years of age when he came to the farm on which he has since resided. In his youth he attended the district school, receiving a good, practical business education. On December 31, 1868, he was married to Miss Anna Jane Clark, who bore him three children: Sarah Bell, Robert Clark and Maggie E. Mrs. Young is a daughter of Robert and Catherine (Nelson) Clark, former of whom was born in County Tyrone, Ireland, in 1801, and died in June, 1862; his wife was also a native of Ireland, born in 1803, and died December 27, 1872. Robert Clark was a farmer by occupation, and resided in Salem Township, Jefferson
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Co., Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Young are members of the Presbyterian Church; in politics Mr. Young is a Republican.
OBADIAH J. COOPER (deceased) was a member of a family long known for its interest in the development and progress of the county and section in which it lived. The grandfather of the gentleman whose name heads this sketch, was born in Washington County, Penn., where he was married to Susan McCoy, who bore him the following named children: Alexander, John, Henry, Elizabeth and Nancy A. Soon after his marriage he came to Jefferson County, Ohio, and entered a tract of land, on which he resided until his death, which occurred in 1845. He was, in religion, a member of the Presbyterian Church, and in politics a Whig.
John Cooper, the father of the subject of this sketch, was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, and married Elizabeth Vantilburg, whose father, Samuel Vantilburg, was in his mother's arms when, the Indians killed her, but the whites came to the rescue in time to save the child. She became the mother of Alexander, Obadiah J., Samuel, Henry, John, William, Wooster, Mary J. and Nancy A. The father of these had been a farmer all his life, was a Whig in politics and afterward a Republican, and with his family was a member of the Methodist Church, in which faith he died in June, 1887, aged ninety-two years.
Obadiah J. Cooper was born February 9, 1820, in Jefferson County, Ohio, where he carried on farming until 1850, when he came to Carroll County and purchased a farm in Rose Township. On March 21, 1844, he married Eva C. Easterday, whose father, Christian Easterday, was born in Frederick County, Md., October 18, 1790; while yet a young man he married Anna M. Stemple, who bore him the following named children: Daniel, David, Barbara, Susan, Eva C., Elizabeth, Martin, Maria, Elias and Charlotte. Christian Easterday came to Ohio with his father in 1796, lived in Jefferson County until 1856, then moved to Montgomery County, Ill., where all his children had gone before except Mrs. Cooper; he died September 29, 1875, a member of the Lutheran Church, in which for many years he was a deacon; in politics he was first a Democrat, but later became a Republican.
Obadiah J. Cooper and his wife came, as has been stated, to Rose Township, Carroll County, in 1850, and purchased a farm which was then in a very primitive condition; but the work of improvement was immediately begun, and additions made yearly, until, at his death in 1888, it was increased to 435 acres, this result being due to the assiduous care and toil of both himself and Mrs. Cooper. In politics Mr. Cooper was originally a Whig, but on the formation of the Republican party he joined its ranks and afterward heartily supported it. He was a liberal contributor to the Lutheran Church, of which' he was a devout member, and was a progressive and enlightened citizen, enjoying the respect of all who knew him. The children born to Obadiah J. and Eva C. Cooper were Columbus, Maria E. (Mrs. William Downs), John W., Anna, Susan E. (Mrs. John Janson), Lawrence W. and Martin 0.
ERASMUS J. McCAUSLAND, a representative citizen of Centre Township, Carroll County, was born in Lee Township, Carroll Co., Ohio, March 30, 1844, and is the fourth in a family of eight children born to Thomas and Susan (Bukias) McCausland. He was educated in the district school of his neighborhood, and later attended college at Harlem Springs. His early life was spent upon the farm, and he remained with his parents until of age. On November 13, 1866, he was married to Miss Mary C. Harsh, a native of Carroll County, Ohio, and a daughter of Jonathan and Elizabeth (Cox) Harsh, early pioneers of that county.
The young couple began life for themselves
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in Lee Township, where they resided until the spring of 1882, when they purchased and moved to their present farm of 218 acres in Centre Township, situated one and a half miles east of Carrollton, on the Harlem road. Their union has been blessed with ten children, seven of whom are still living, viz. : Drusilla (now Mrs. W. D. Aller, of Union Township, Carroll County), Lusetta 0., Flora E., Samuel R., Willard J., Mary Elizabeth and Clara M. Mr. and Mrs. McCausland were respected members of the Presbyterian Church at Harlem, in which he officiated many years as a ruling elder, and of the Sabbath-school of which he was superintendent six years; he is now a ruling elder in the Carrollton Presbyterian Church. In his political convictions he is a stanch Republican, and served six years as director of Carroll County Infirmary.
ROBERT G. HUNTER. Among the prominent farmers of Fox Township the above named gentleman occupies a conspicuous place. His grandfather, John Hunter, was born in Ireland, as was also his grandmother. After coming to this country John Hunter, Sr., followed butchering as an occupation. Both he and his good wife died in Maryland. John T. Hunter, father of our subject, was born in Maryland, but at the age of four years was taken by his father to Washington County, Penn., where he grew to manhood. At an early age he came west and located in Fox Township, Carroll Co., Ohio, where he married. He then returned to Pennsylvania, his old home, where he remained about five years, after which he came back to Fox township and settled on a farm. Mr. Hunter was an intelligent, thinking man; he taught school, and was looked upon as a man of more than ordinary information and learning. Mr. Hunter was a strong Democrat, in the earlier part of
his life being anti-slavery in sentiment, holding the opinion that the North had nothing to do
with slavery, until President Van Buren publicly announced that be would veto any bill passed by Congress abolishing slavery in the District of Columbia; Mr. Hunter then came out a full-fledged Abolitionist, and so remained to the end of his life. He died in 1851, and his widow in 1880.
Robert G. Hunter was born October 7, 1832, in Washington County, Penn. His father moved to the West when Robert G. was but a child, and here father and son cleared away the forest, made improvements, converted the woodland into blossoming fields, and thus helped to advance civilization in the West. The younger Hunter was allowed the usual amount of education, which, as was the case with other boys, was obtained by attending the district school in the winter time. Summer was the time to work, to clear the fields, plant the crops, and to prepare for the coming winter. Robert G. Hunter was married September 14, 1883, to Miss Malinda Roudebush, who was reared in Carroll County, and three children came to brighten their home, viz. : Abraham L., Elizabeth Ann and Chrissie G. Mr. Hunter is a member of the United Presbyterian Church, and is a Republican in sentiment, though no politician. He has a finely improved farm equipped with modern improvements, and his success is due to his energy, good management and honest living. Mr. and Mrs. Hunter have a wide circle of friends, who value honest, upright neighbors.
JOHN DUNLAP, who ranks among the oldest living native-born farmer citizens of Lee Township, Carroll County, was born March 3, 1819. His grandfather, Samuel Dunlap, came from Maryland to Lee Township in 1810, and here entered land which he cleared with the assistance of his family. He was one of the organizers of the Presbyterian Church at Harlem Springs, holding various offices in the same for several years, such as trustee and elder. In politics he was an Old-time Whig, and afterward, on the organization of the party, a stanch Republican. He passed from earth in 1835.
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His son, Matthew Dunlap, the father of the subject of this sketch, was a Pennsylvanian by birth, born in 1792, and at the age of twenty-two he came to what is now Lee Township, Carroll County, where he passed the remainder of his days. In 1813 he married Nancy Greer, of Pennsylvania, and after that event they settled on a farm which they cleared themselves, their dwelling being the ordinary primitive log cabin of pioneer days. The children born to them were as follows: Mary, Mrs. George McDaniel; Samuel, in Lee Township; Margaret, deceased; John; Sarah; Belinda, Eliza and Rebecca, all three deceased. The father died August 8, 1878, the mother in 1885, at the home of her son, having attained the advanced age of ninety-two years. They rest in the cemetery at Harlem Springs. Matthew Dunlap was a self-made man, commencing life with but little, and succeeded in acquiring a good property. He built a grist-mill which was operated by horsepower, and was " crowded with work," and this he carried on for several years, and then retired from active life. As one of the oldest members of the Presbyterian Church in his community, he took an active interest in everything pertaining to its welfare, and, in politics, as a Whig and Republican, he always voted the straight ticket.
John Dunlap, the subject proper of these lines, was brought up to farm life, and educated at the common schools of his district. On February 16, 1854, he was married to Anna, daughter of John Cheetham, whose father, George Cheetham, a native of England, married Mary Perine, and by her had children as follows: John, George, Esther, Mary Ann, Thomas, Martha, Jane and Joseph. John Cheetham married, in England, Jane, daughter of Peter Brown, and by her had the following named children: Mary, Elizabeth, Anna, Jane and William. He came with his family to America in 1828, locating in Troy, N. Y., where they remained six years, and then moved to Carroll County, Ohio, where he purchased a farm on which he passed the remainder of his days. He died March 25, 1863, his widow making her home with her daughter, Mrs. Dunlap, until death called her from earth in September, 1885. They were members of the Methodist Episoopal Church, and in politics Mr. Cheetham was first a Whig and then a Republican. After marriage Mr. and Mrs. John Dunlap came to their present residence in Lee Township. He has been an agriculturist all his life, and has met with well-merited success. The children born to our subject and wife are as follows: Hance, Florence (Mrs. Henry Kail), William S., Alice and Fred. The entire family are members of the Presbyterian Church at Harlem Springs, in which for many years Mr. Dunlap has been a trustee. He has steadily supported the Republican party since its organization, having previously been identified with the Whigs.
WILLIAM GAULT, a well-to-do agriculturist of East Township, Carroll County, was born in Washington County, Penn., in October, 1831, a son of Daniel and Isabel (McLoney) Gault. James Gault, grandfather of our subject, was a native of Ireland, and when a young man came to the United States in company with his brothers, John and Adam, settling in Washington County, Penn., where they took up a " tomahawk claim." James married in that State, and reared the following named children: Adam, John, Alexander, Daniel, Mary, Margaret and Edith. By occupation he was a farmer, and resided in Washington County, Penn., all his life. Daniel Gault, the father of our subject, was born in Washington County, Penn., in 1795, and in 1818 he married Miss Isabel McLoney, a native of Washington County, Penn. To this union were born the following named children: Mary, wife of Jesse Van Fossen, of East Township, Carroll County; Edith, wife of George C. Hull, of Columbiana County, Ohio; Sarah J., wife of George Smith, of Cannonsburg, Penn. ; Nancy, wife of Robert Van Fossen, of Harrison County, Ohio; Margaret and Elizabeth, both living with their brother William; Martha, wife