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350 - HARRISON COUNTY. sketch). He (James Morrison) from early youth was a member of the Covenanter Church, of which he was a constant attendant, a liberal supporter and a consistent member. While abstaining from voting, his principles were those of the Republican party. On October 19, 1886, he passed from earth, and his remains were interred at Londonderry; his wife died December 13, 1889, and her remains were placed beside those of her husband. The eldest son, S. W. Morrison, was born in May, 1841, in Ballemany, County Antrim, Ireland, and came, with his parents, to Pennsylvania in the year 1847. In early manhood he engaged in farming and school teaching, in later years he was in mercantile business. During the Rebellion he served his country in Company H, One Hundred and Twenty-third regiment, P. V. I. In 1864 he came to Ohio, and was married, November 27, 1867, to Eliza Logan, of Londonderry, Guernsey Co., Ohio. To them was born one son, William E. They are all members of the Covenanter Congregation of Evans, Weld Co., Colo., to which place they went on account of his health, in August, 1882. The eldest daughter, Nannie C., was born in October, 1,844, in Ballemany, County Antrim, Ireland, and came to Pennsylvania with her parents in the year 1847; removed to Ohio in 1864; was a school-teacher by profession, and was married to W. J. Blakwood in December, 1864; to them were born sixteen children--seven sons and nine daughters, viz. : Robert M., Mary E., Ervin A., Lizzie J., Ida M., Calmers S., M. Rachel, James M., Annie M., Clara, Maggie A., Samuel W., Thomas L., Nettie B., Glen and Nannie, thirteen of whom are living, three dead. The parents, together with all the children of suitable age, are members of the Covenanter Congregation of Londonderry. Jennie A.. Morrison was born in Washington County, Penn., July 25, 1852; removed with her parents to Ohio in 1864; was married to Marshal McCall, May 20, 1869, and to them were born seven children, two of whom are dead, five living--two sons and three daughters, viz. : William W., James H., Mollie J., Mattie A. and Nannie E. Are members of the United Presbyterian congregation of Londonderry. James E. Morrison was born August 30, 1856, in Washington County, Penn., where he remained till nine years of age. He received the advantages of a liberal education, and has not failed to profit by it. He came to Freeport, Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, in 1864, and is a farmer by occupation, residing on the old home place. He was married November 11, 1887, to Miss Jennie M. Forsythe, of Freeport Township, and to them were born two sons: Samuel W. and James R. They are members of the Covenanter Church of Londonderry, Ohio. WILLIAM FORSYTHE was born in March, 1824, in Allegheny County, Penn., and in 1861 married Rose A. McKeown, daughter of Alexander McKeown an early settler of Harrison County, to whioh union were born the following: Jennie M., September 20, 1863, Arthur M., June 13, 1865; Nannie M., March 26, 1867, and William A., January 29, 1869. Nannie M., was married May 9, 1889, to D. C. Sleeth, of Londonderry, Ohio, and is, with her husband, a resident of New Philadelphia, Ohio. Arthur M. resides near Antrim, Ohio, and is a farmer by profession; William A. is a resident of Freeport Township, Harrison County, and is engaged in the profession of school teaching. Arthur, Nannie and William are members of the United Presbyterian Church. Mr. William Forsythe was a member of the Reformed Presbyterian Church, being elected elder soon after his marriage. He died in August, 1871, his wife in February, 1872, and both are laid to rest in the cemetery at Londonderry. Matthew Forsythe, the father of William, was born in County Antrim, Ireland, but emigrated to America, and was married in Pennsylvania to Margaret Glenn, also of Ireland, County Derry. They came to Ohio in October, 1840, and were parents of the following children: William, Jane (Mrs. Jesse Alexander), and Margaret (Mrs. James Alexander). Mat- HARRISON COUNTY - 351 thew Forsythe was also a member of the Reformed Presbyterian Church. He died in 1874, his wife having preceded him in 1872, and both are buried at Londonderry, Ohio. WILLIAM KIMMEL, farmer, Rumley Township, Harrison County, is a son of Frederick and Elizabeth (Yingling) Kimmel, former of whom is a son of Leonard Kimmel, a native of Germany. who was born in 1741 and came to Pennsylvania in 1758. Leonard had two brothers, who started with him from their inland home, but on reaching the place of embarkation they were deterred at the sight of the boundless ocean, and turned back; Leonard, however, said he was tired of being under the king's tyranny, and was coming, even if he were to be drowned. On arriving in America he settled at Glade, Somerset Co., Penn. He married Susanna Zimmerman, of Glade, where she was born in 1748, and to this union were born eight children: John, Henry, Adam, Leonard, Frederick, Nancy, Mary and Susanna. In 1800 Leonard Kimmel and his family moved to West Virginia, where John, Henry and Adam engaged in the manufacture of millstones, which they put on rafts built of logs, and ran down the Ohio River. They sold the millstones at different points, and the money was used in buying land in Rumley Township, Harrison Co., Ohio. John being the foreman of the company, the land was bought in his name, and included the farm of 160 acres where Thomas Crabb now lives, 160 acres where M. R. McNary lives, 160 acres in Section No. 20, and 320 acres in Section No. 19. In 1802 Leonard Kimmel, with his family, came to Rumley Township, and settled on the farm now owned by M. R. McNary. He died in 1825, his wife in 1828. Frederick Kimmel was born in West Virginia in 1800, and came to Rumley Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, with his parents at the age of two years (in 1802). When be married he settled on the farm where his widow now lives in the southwest corner of Section No. 19, Rumley Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, and engaged in farming and raising stock, at which business he was very successful, accumulating quite a large estate, owning at the time of his death 450 acres of land and a great deal of other property and money. He was a man of considerable ability and influence; held the office of justice of the peace for eighteen years in his township, and from whose decisions and judgments there never was an appeal taken to a higher court. He also held other important civil positions in his township, and in the Lutheran Church, of which he was an honored member from his boyhood. He died March 24, 1885, at his old homestead, surrounded by the comforts of life and his family, loved, honored and respected by all who had known him. To him and his wife were born thirteen children, as follows: Sarah, wife of John Knoff, of North Township, Harrison County ; Mary Ann and Rebecca, both deceased; Joseph, who lives in North Township; Lydia Ann, wife of Jacob Binker, also in North Township; Henry, a farmer in Rumley Township; William, our subject; John, Barbara and Ma-hale, all three deceased; Delilia, wife of Samuel Webb, a policeman in Cleveland, Ohio; Amos, farmer in Rumley Township; Joshua, deceased. William Kimmel, our subject, was born February 11, 1838, in Bumley Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, on Section No. 19, was reared to manhood on the old farm, and received his education at the common schools. On February 16, 1860, he married Miss Louisa Sneary, born in May, 1844, a daughter of Jacob and Polly (Turney) Sneary, and to this union were born five children, viz. : Mary Elizabeth, wife of John Ross, of Mercer County, Ohio; Orpha Florence, wife of. Jacob Epley, of- Perry County, Ohio; Amanda Jane, wife of Anson Fife, and living with William Kimmel; Ida Corinda, wife of J. P. Dutton, of Rumley Township, and Walter S., at home. Mr. and Mrs. Kimmel are members of the Lutheran Church, and Mr. Kimmel has held the office of school director for nine years. His farm contains 101 acres, situated on 352 - HARRISON COUNTY. the P. C. & St. L. R. R., one and a half miles east of Scio. WILLIAM JAMISON was one of the most widely-known citizens of Cadiz Township, Harrison Co., Ohio. He was a native of Ireland, and in his early youth emigrated to Canada, where for several years he remained. His father was Andrew Jamison, who in early manhood married Mary McFadden. They came to Harrison County, Ohio, from Canada (where they remained several years after their arrival from Ireland), and purchased and resided on the farm now occupied by Joseph Hamilton. At the age of sixty-five years the father passed away, his wife surviving him about ten years. Their family consisted of ten children: James, Andrew (in Canada), William, Jane, Samuel, John, Nancy, Sarah, Mary Ann and Margaret. In politics Mr. Jamison was a strong Democrat, and both he and his wife were members of the United Presbyterian Church at Cadiz. William Jamison's early life was spent on the farm, receiving the advantages of the common schools, and becoming proficient in farming, an occupation which he followed during life. On February f5. 1849, he was united in marriage with Mrs. James Easter (formerly Sallie Mehollin), a daughter of Joseph and Margaret Mehollin, residents of Harrison County, Ohio. Mrs. Jamison was the mother of two children by her first marriage: Joseph, now deceased, and Margaret, now Mrs. John Nash. Some time after their marriage they came to the place where the family now reside, and where they snared life's joys and sorrows until 1863, when the husband died at the age of forty-three years. He was away from home at the time of his death, receiving medical treatment at Grandville. Since her husband's death Mrs. Jamison has resided on the home place, which she, in connection with her children, has managed with eminent success. Her family are as follows: John, at home; Andrew, deceased; Mary (Mrs. James B. Clark); Martha, deceased; Elizabeth (Mrs. McFadden); Sarah (married in 1884 to Lee Dunlap, of Archer Township, Harrison County, who died in 1888, leaving two children: Elizabeth and Fannie), and Eva (married in 1884 to Joseph McFadden, of Cadiz Township, Harrison County). JOHN JAMISON at present manages the farm. He was born October 26, 1849, and grew to manhood on the home place, where ho remained until 1871, when he went west and remained until 1874, then returned to the home place, where he has since resided. The farm is situated about five miles from Cadiz, and consists of 168 acres, under excellent cultivation. On February 28, 1881, he was married to Jennie Martin, a daughter of John Martin, a resident of Harrison County, Ohio, and to this union two children have been born: Carrie Ethel and Hugh McFadden. Mr. Jamison is a Democrat, but he is a man who uses his own judgment and votes according to his own convictions. JOHN ADAMS, Moorefield, was born in Moorefield Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, January 17, 1831. He is a son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Johnson) Adams, and Samuel was a son of John and Rachel (Asher) Adams, natives of Pennsylvania, who migrated to Jefferson County from Erie, Penn., about 1807. They remained in Jefferson County a short time only, when they came to Harrison County, and entered 160 acres of land in the eastern part of Freeport Township, but shortly afterward removed to the southern part of the township, near Smyrna, and purchased 160 acres of land. Here Mr. Adams erected a log hotel, which he conducted for many years. He remained on this farm during the remainder of his life, dying in 1835; he was born November 13, 1774; his wife was born May 16, 1776, and died August 25, 1851. They were married May 2, 1799, and became the parents of seven children, namely: Rebecca, born February 29, 1800; Elizabeth, born April 16, 1801; Rachel; born HARRISON COUNTY - 353 December 18, 1803; Samuel, born January 16, 1806; John, born June 20, 1808; Julia A., born December 13, 1811; Anthony, born October 4, 1815. Samuel Adams was born in Erie County, Penn., and when an infant, came with his parents to Ohio, where he grew to manhood and received his education, spending most of his youthful days, however, as hostler at his father's hotel. He went into the woods three times, and helped to clear out three farms; also hewed out logs enough in the woods to build two double barns; built two frame houses, one frame stable, and all other buildings that were considered necessary. He helped to make 20,000 pounds (or more) of maple sugar, besides many hundred gallons of molasses. On January 24, 1828, he married Elizabeth Johnson, a daughter of William and Nancy (Stalson) Johnson, who were among the early settlers of Moorefield Township. To this union were born six children, named as follows: John, our subject; Rachel A. Romans, of Freeport Township, Harrison Co., Ohio; Mary Johnson, of Washington, Davis Co., Ind. ; William, a farmer in Moorefield Township; Samuel, deceased at the age of nineteen years; and Rebecca J. Moore, of Moorefield Township. Mr. Adams, after his marriage, purchased eighty acres of land in Section No. 29, Moorefield Township, where he remained until 1860, when he bought the farm our subject now owns, which contains 178 acres, 101 of which he owns, in Sections Nos. 19 and 24, Moorefield Township, which was entered by Henry Johnson. Mr. Adams departed this life November 17, 1880. His wife followed him May 19, 1883, the latter having been an active member of the Baptist Church for many years. Although Mr. Adams was never a professed Christian, he attended all religious meetings, and gave freely to the support of the gospel. John Adams, our subject, was reared to manhood on the farm, and was educated at the common schools. On January 13, 1853, he was united in the holy bonds of matrimony with Miss Mary E. Swearingen, who was born December 30, 1835, a daughter of John and Nancy (Pumphery) Swearingen, natives of Virginia. To this union have been born seven children, viz. : Henry T., now in Moorefield. Township; Annie E., at home; Albert D., clerk in the freight office of the C. B. & Q. R. R., at Chicago, Ill. ; W. S., at home; Emma V., deceased; Sadie, at home; and Mary A., deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Adams are members of the Nottingham Presbyterian Church, and politically, Mr. Adams is a Prohibitionist. He is well known throughout the county, and highly esteemed by all. MRS. SARAH J. ADAMS, widow of John S. Adams, was born August 2, 1844, in Archer Township, Harrison Co., Ohio. Her ancestry were of Irish origin, and came to this country at an early date. She is the daughter of John Welsh, one of the most prominent farmers of his section, who, after a life spent in well doing, died at the age of seventy-two years, sincerely mourned by all. On May 8, 1866, she was united in marriage with John S. Adams, one of the most extensive farmers in Archer Township, Harrison County, and who, for a number of years was one of the largest dealers in, and shippers of fat stock in the county. He was also for many years a director of the First National Bank of Cadiz. With him she lived most happily until August 10, 1884, when death claimed him, leaving her with five small children to care for, named, respectively: Etta M., Samuel F., Charlie W., Zella E. and Mary A. That she has performed, and is still performing, this duty admirably, is attested by all who know her. Mrs. Adams with the help of her two older boys, and the hired services of others, carries on the farm, a large and valuable property consisting of 330 acres, of which about 250 are improved. She has given a remarkable example of what a woman can do when it becomes necessary for her to take the helm of family affairs. The farm is under a good state of cultivation, and the condition of the fences and outbuildings would put many a man to shame should he com- 354 - HARRISON COUNTY. pare his own with them. Her house is one of the most pleasantly situated in the township, as well as being conveniently arranged, and presents a most delightful spectacle as it appears to the traveler who has just emerged from the wood-covered hills which surround it. Mrs. Adams is a member of the Presbyterian Church, a noble, Christian woman, a fond and loving mother, and enjoying the respect and esteem of all her friends and neighbors. NATHANIEL EDWARD CLENDENNIN, treasurer of Harrison County, Ohio, and one of its well-known and popular citizens, was born May 24, 1840, in Jefferson County, Ohio. The ancestry on his father's side were Scotch-Irish people, who came to America and settled in Maryland about the year 1800. His mother (Miss Jerusha Saner), who was of Pennsylvania-Dutch ancestry, was married in 1844 to John Irvin; she moved to Gallia County, Ohio, in 1851, thence to Virginia, where she died June 22, 1883. By her second marriage she had eight children, of whom the following is a record: Isaiah is in Mason County, W. Va. ; Margaret Ann is the wife of Moses Hanlin, and lives in Gallia County, Ohio; Rachel is the wife of John Shoemaker, also in Gallia County, Ohio; Rebecca is deceased; Samuel, Mary and John are in Mason County, W. Va., and Hester is living with our subject. Nathaniel E. Clendennin, whose name stands at the head of this sketch, at seven years of age went to live with T. W. Barr, in Rumley Township, Harrison County, with whom be grew to manhood, working on a farm and attending the common school. Afterward he taught school until December 9, 1861, when he enlisted in Company F, Eightieth 0. V. V. I., which was attached to the Army of the Tennessee, Fifteenth Army Corps. He participated in nineteen regular engagements, was present at the surrender of Vicksburg, and was with Sherman in his march to the sea; then went through Carolina to Richmond, thence to Washington City, thence to Louisville, Ky., and finally to Little Rock, Ark., where, August 25, 1865, he was mustered out after a service of nearly four years. He was twice wounded, at Iuka and Corinth, respectively, first time in the face with buckshot, which he carried twenty years, and the second time in the head with the fragment of a shell. Having received an honorable discharge, he returned to Rumley Township and renewed the profession of school teaching; then, after two years, he carried on mercantile business for six months at Scio; thence moved to Scroggsfield, Carroll County, and from there, in 1870, to Connotton, Harrison County, where he once more embarked in business. There he continued until the spring of 1890, when, having been chosen by his party in the fall of 1889 to the responsible position of county treasurer, he sold his stock preparatory to entering on the duties of the office, and September 1, 1890, he moved to the town of Cadiz. Mr. Clendennin in politics has always been a stanch Republican, ever taking a leading part. In 1870, under Grant's administration, he was appointed postmaster at Connotton, a position he held until 1886, when, Cleveland having become President, he was superseded; he had been assistant postmaster at Scio and Scroggsfield—six months at the former place and two years at the latter. He served two terms as township treasurer, and was elected trustee. In 1870 he was appointed agent at Connotton for the Panhandle Railroad Company, also Adams Express Company, which positions he held until he resigned to take his position as county treasurer. On October 14, 1873, Mr. Clendennin was married at Connotton to Libbie McGavran, who was born June 22, 1850, daughter of W. H. and Elizabeth McGavran, of North Township, and sister to Dr. S. B. McGavran, of Cadiz, Ohio. She was the mother of two children that died in infancy, and was herself called from earth December 9, 1884, at the early age of thirty-four years. She was well educated, was bright and intelligent, and winning in her manner; was a HARRISON COUNTY - 359 teacher for several years, and was dear to all—loved, trusted and lamented by all who knew her. Mr. Clendennin's home is now cared for by his half sister, Miss Hester Irvin. L. B. LAMB was born in Short Creek Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, January 27, 1833. His father, Sylvanus Lamb, emigrated from Pittsburgh, Penn., to Ohio, about the year 1800. He was a native of Massachusetts, and had emigrated from his native State to Pennsylvania with a comrade named John Chaney, locating in Pittsburgh. The object of their settlement there was for the purpose of introducing and perfecting a nail cutter which they had invented, and which was the first nail machine ever used. There Mr. Lamb married Isabella White, a native of Pittsburgh, whose father, Samuel White, afterward became a resident of Short Creek Township, Harrison Co., Ohio. He was a native of Ireland, and had immigrated to America at an early day. Sylvanus Lamb was a miller and distiller by occupation, and after coming to Ohio located near Georgetown, where he purchased a mill and conducted it for many years. In those early times there were hundreds of still-houses in the land, and one of these was at the mill which Mr. Lamb purchased. He was among the earliest pioneers, and his milling industry was one of the principal factors in the development of this region. He was a man of more than ordinary attainments, for several years serving as justice of the peace, and many of the old pioneers remember the time when "Squire Lamb" was the legal light and most important personage of the district. He was active in all public movements tending toward the county's development, and took a particular interest in its early political struggles, being a strong and firm believer in the principles of the old Whig party. He resided here until about 1843, when he removed to Athens County, Ohio, where he became engaged in one of the largest milling operations of the time. His death oc- 20 curred in 1848, he being then a man of about sixty-five years of age. Of a family of six sons and four daughters born to him, two sons besides the subject of this sketch are now living, as follows: Leonard, connected with the railroad interests at Adalissa, Iowa, and Sylvanus, a farmer and stock-raiser at Shickley, Neb. In this family our subject is the eighth child in the order of birth. At the age of fifteen years he migrated from Athens County to Georgetown, and made his home with an uncle, John Chaney, before mentioned. He had an early inclination toward mechanics, and served an apprenticeship at Georgetown with Joshua Adams, learning the trade of a cabinet-maker. After having served his time, he went to Martin's Ferry, Ohio, where he engaged as a pattern-maker; previously he had been engaged with Henry Heberling, a manufacturer of threshing machines. In 1861, in response to a call for troops, he enlisted among the first three-years' men, and was mustered into the service of the United States at Wheeling, W. Va., as a member of Company C, First Regiment, West Virginia Volunteer Infantry. He was attached to the Eighth Army Corps, under the command of Gen. Buell, and participated in the battles of Piedmont and New Market; was with Gen. Hunter on his memorable raid through Virginia, and at the battle of Snicker's Gap was shot through the left arm by a rifle ball, from which wound he has never recovered. He was first taken to the hospital at Harper's Ferry, and from there to Annapolis, Md.; thence to Little York, Penn., and thence to Grafton, West Va., where he remained some time previous to his removal to Wheeling, West Va., where he was honorably discharged in 1863. Immediately following his discharge he returned to Georgetown and engaged in mercantile pursuits, which he followed for the succeeding twenty-six years, when he retired, during sixteen years of which time he had officiated as postmaster. Politically he has always been a hearty supporter of the Republican party and its principles, and in 1886 he was elected treas- 360 - HARRISON COUNTY. urer of Short Creek Township, which office he now ably fills. In 1854 Mr. Lamb married Miss Catherine Brooke, a native of Martin's Ferry, Ohio, and a daughter of Benjamin and Martha Brooke, who had located there in the young days of the city, having emigrated there from Pennsylvania; Benjamin Brooke was a soldier in the War of 1812. To Mr. and Mrs. Lamb were born two sons and four daughters, of whom but two, Ella Dora, now Mrs. William F. Martin, and Charles B., of Wheeling, W. Va., are living. On March 15, 1887, Mrs. Lamb passed to her last long sleep, a respected member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which Mr. Lamb is also a member, and trustee. The Lamb family are of Puritan stock, and the principles of industry and economy of those hardy people have been prominent characteristics of the family. WILLIAM WHEELER. The Wheeler j pioneers of eastern Ohio. Nicholas Wheeler was born near Baltimore, Md., and emigrated with his family to Harrison County, Ohio, about the year 1801 or 1802. They located in German Township, where they took and entered a tract of land. Here they cleared their patch and erected a log cabin, like the other pioneers who pushed into an unbroken wilderness and claimed the virgin soil as their inheritance, and here resided until their deaths, Mr. Wheeler dying at the age of about sixty years; his wife survived him and attained the advanced age of ninety years. Among the chil- dren born to them was a son named Mordecai, who was born on the original homestead in German Township, November 11, 1803. He grew to manhood with his parents, assisting them in the duties of the farm and in the support of the family; and the training received in those pioneer struggles manifested itself in his after life. In 1825 he came to Short Creek Township, and, same year, he married. Miss Sarah Roberts; then locating on a farm, began its im provement. Sarah Roberts was a daughter of James and Rachel Roberts, and was born at Redstone, Penn., in 1799. In 1803 her parents immigrated to Ohio, and settled in Short Creek Township. They were among the very early pioneers of this section, and located here when this country was a wilderness, cleared their farm and built up for themselves a home. James Roberts was a minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church, and was one of the pioneer preachers. In 1830 Mr. Wheeler purchased a farm on Section 7, a part of the David Carrick purchase, and, locating thereon, began its improvement. Here they resided until their deaths, always active in public advancement and the improvement of the country; Mr. Wheeler died in 1842, and his widow in 1876. He was an active and energetic worker in the religious development of the country; was a member of the Methodist Protestant Church. in which for many years he officiated as class leader. Their union was blessed with five sons and one daughter, of whom but three are now living, as follows: Nicholas J., in Short Creek Township; William, our subject; and Joseph, now in Oklahoma. William Wheeler, the subject proper of these lines, is the fourth child in order of birth in this family of six children. He was born on the place where he now resides near Georgetown, May 25, 1833, and his early life was spent at home, receiving the limited advantages for an education afforded by the early schools of the period, when the long split benches and desks were the furnishings, and where " tare and tret," and the "single rule of three" were the limit to the educational scale. In September, 1855, he married Miss Judith D. Johnson, a native of Virginia, born in Charles City County, and who came, when but a child, to Ohio with her parents, Micaja and Edna Johnson. Following their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler located ion their present farm, which is also the homestead in Harrison County. It consists of one hundred acres, well improved, on which they have a commodious and pleasant HARRISON COUNTY - 361 home. Six children have been born to them, four of whom are now livipg: Sarah R., Florence N., Winfield S. and Nellie E. Mr. Wheeler's success in life has been due to his own personal efforts, and he has been the architect of his own fortune. Politically he is a hearty supporter of the Republican perty, and has served as township trustee for seven years. JAMES McAFEE, JR., a retired farmer, New Rumley, Harrison County, is a son of James McAfee (second) and Mary (Wybel) McAfee. James McAfee (second) is also a son of James McAfee, a native of Ireland, who came to Washington County, Penn., among the very earliest settlers. He was the father of seven children, namely: Matthew, James, John, Mary, Martha, Jane and one daughter, whose name is not known. He died about 1795. James McAfee (second), the father of the subject of this sketch, was born in Washington County, Penn., in 1785. He was reared to manhood in Washington County, Penn., and received his education in the public schools of his native county, although his education was much better than that of most of the young people of his day. He was married in Washington County, Penn., and in 1823 came to Rumley Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, settling upon the northwest quarter of Section 24, now owned by the heirs of Samuel Snyder. In 1832 he sold that farm and purchased a farm in North Township, same county. About 1853 he sold this farm and removed to Rumley, where he purchased the old Custer property, upon which stands the old house in which the late Gen. Custer was born, one of the few old houses left standing in Rumley. Here he continued to reside until the time of his death in 1876. He taught school in Rumley Township for some time, and was much better informed than the generality of people of his day. He was an active and influential member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and was very much respected by his fellow-men, one whose opinions were much sought in all matters of public interest; politically he was a Republican. His wife was born in 1790, a daughter of George and Polly (Rummel) Wybel, natives of Germany, who emigrated to Pennsylvania before coming to Ohio. Our subject, James McAfee, Jr., was born in Washington County, Penn., in 1817, and came to Rumley Township, Harrison County, with his parents. He was reared to manhood upon the old homestead, and in 1840 married Miss Letta, daughter of David and Libbie (Archibald) Gordon. To the union of James and Letta McAfee were born three children, viz.: Mary, wife of Martin Kail, of Warren County, Iowa; Elisabeth, wife of John W. Finnicum, of Dallas County, Iowa, and Letta Man-beck, who died in March, 1882. Mrs. Letta McAfee died in 1846, and in 1849 Mr. McAfee married Miss Margaret Hendricks, born August 6, 1823, a daughter of Peter and Catherine (Webster) Hendricks. To this union were born three children: Andrew, who died in 1889; James, a farmer in Rumley Township, Harrison County, and John A., also a farmer in Rumley Township. The second Mrs. McAfee died in September, 1878, and in October, 1880, Mr. McAfee married Miss Sarah Jane, daughter of William and Susanna (Gatschall) Gundy. After his first marriage Mr. McAfee remained upon his father's farm in North Township until 1844, and after his second marriage he located upon the farm now owned by Jacob Pittenger. Here he remained until about 1855, when he purchased the farm which he now owns in Section 19. He remained on this farm until 1889, when he removed to the village of New Rumley, where he is now living the quiet life of a retired farmer, and where he has purchased a fine home, in which he hopes to end his days. He has made a success of farming, has been a very industrious and hard-working man, and is looked upon as one of the leading citizens of his town. Both he and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Politically, he had always served with the Re- 362 - HARRISON COUNTY. publican party until within a few years, since which time, having been brought to see the evil effects of liquor upon those growing up around him, he has voted the Prohibition ticket. He has in this, as in all matters, a deep conviction of the right, and is in every sense a representative man. JACOB BOSLEY, an old and successful farmer of German Township, Harrison County, is a son of Samuel and Mary (Roberts) Bosley. Samuel Bosley was a son of Thomas, a native of Maryland, who was the father of six children: Greenburg, John, Caleb, Nancy, Samuel and Thomas, Jr. Samuel Bosley was born in Maryland in 1767, and was a veteran in the War of 1812. His children numbered eight, and were named Catherine, Elizabeth, Rachel, Mary, Sarah, Thomas, Jacob and Samuel, Jr. Samuel Bosley came to Ohio in 1834, settling in Green Township, Harrison County, and was killed by the cars in 1854, between Steubenville and Bridgeport, Ohio. Jacob Bosley was born November 14, 1808, in Maryland, and was reared to farming under the skillful instruction of his father, for whom he worked a number of years after reaching maturity. On June 25, 1835, he married Miss Elizabeth Kail, a daughter of Jacob and Mary (Whitmore) Kail, who, about the. year 1800, came to Harrison County, Ohio, from the State .of Pennsylvania. After his marriage Jacob Bosley removed to German Township, Harrison County, where he worked first for Jacob Wining, a hotel keeper, distilling whisky. He retained this position but a short time, however, when he returned to Green Township where he farmed for several years. He then came to German Township and bought a farm of ninety-one and a half acres, on which he now resides. Our subject and wife are parents of two children: Lavina and Jacob, Jr., both liv ing with their parents. The family, as will be seen, is an old one and of good stock, and its members have always stood high in the regard of their neighbors, wherever they have resided. JACOB W. WEBB, the subject of this sketch, the only surviving son of John Webb, Sr., was born November 8, 1833, in Athens Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, on the farm on which he still resides, and where nearly his whole life has been spent. Early taught farming, he has followed it ever since, and with marked success. His instruction was received at the district schools, in which he took front rank and was considered one of the most intelligent young men of his section. He was united in marriage October 8, 1860, to Sarah Dickerson, daughter of John Dickerson, of his native township, and the children born to this union were in the following order: John (deceased), George (in Colorado), Emmet (at home), Sherman, Clayton, Mattie, Samuel, Mary (deceased) and Grace. Like his ancestry, Jacob W. Webb has always supported the Democratic ticket, and has occupied a prominent position in the party. Ever numbered among the progressive men of his section in educational and industrial movements, he has been an invaluable aid to his township. Emmet Webb, son of Jacob W. Webb, was horn March 10, 1865, and was early initiated into the duties of farming; he, however, took a deep interest in educational matters and was enabled to gratify his desire for knowledge in Franklin College, which he attended several terms. He then entered Hopedale Business College, from which he graduated with honor. He has traveled quite extensively through the West, and now has returned to the home place, where he resides. JACOB J. McMANUS was born near Centreville, Belmont Co., Ohio, October 24, 1827. His grandfather came to America from Ireland prior to the Revolutionary War, in which he fought for the independence of his adopted country. His son, James McManus, who was born in Berkeley County, Va., came, when a young man, to Ohio, locating in Belmont. County, where he afterward married Esther S. Calvert, a native thereof. She died in the sum- HARRISON COUNTY - 363 mer of 1888, aged eighty-four years. James McManus is still living in Belmont County, aged eighty-six years. Seven sons and one daughter were the fruits of their union, and of this family the subject of this sketch is the eldest. Jacob J. McManus grew to maturity in his native county, receiving the limited educational advantages of the period, and in 1845 came to Harrison County. He began life for himself, working as a farm hand, and on the place where he now resides he has worked in the hay and harvest field for the sum of fifty and seventy-five cents per day. He finally rented a farm, and invested the proceeds of his labor in live stock, toward which he had a particular leaning. Possessed of a keen eye for stock and a natural liking for the same, he soon became the largest and most successful sheep and wool grower of the neighborhood. In 1870 he purchased his present farm of 107 well-improved and fertile acres in Short Creek Township, where he and 'his family have since resided. In 1854 he married Miss Martha E. Fisher, a native of Ross County, Ohio, and their union has been blessed by seven children, four of whom still survive, as follows: Addie M., married to Oliver Glazner, who died in 1889, leaving her with one child; Maggie Lora, now Mrs. Elwood Beightler, of Union County, Ohio; John G. and Bertha E. at home. Mr. McManus has only himself to thank for his success in life, for he has achieved it through his own unaided endeavors. Politically he is a Democrat. JOHN M. OURANT, farmer, Nottingham Township, Harrison County, is a son of Washington Ourant, who is a son of John, who was among the first pioneers of Columbiana County, Ohio. His wife was Rachel Hewett, and to them were born four children, viz. : Obediah, Matilda, Harriet and Washington. Washington Ourant, the father of our subject, was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, September 15, 1808. When a small boy his father died, and he went to live with his uncle, Rudolph Hines, who soon removed to Harrison County. Washington Ourant, at the age of fourteen, engaged with William Kennedy, of Moorefield, Ohio, as an apprentice to learn the hatter's trade; he remained with Mr. Kennedy some time, but soon grew tired of him and ran away and engaged with Charles Kinsey (a hatter), with whom he remained until the date of his marriage, January 22, 1830, with Miss Mary Martin, who was born April 5, 1808, a daughter of Arthur Martin. By this union there were eight children, viz. : John M., born June 27, 1831; James K., born December 19, 1833, a resident of Cadiz Township; Eliza A., born February 20, 1836, residing with our subject; William G., born October 11, 1839, living in Cadiz Township; George W., born June 10, 1842, deceased; Enos B., born September 5, 1844, residing in Omaha, Neb. ; Joseph R. T., born October 5, 1847, a hotel-keeper at Freeport, Ohio, and Mary M., born October 24, 1851, residing in Minnesota. Washington Ourant, after his marriage, resided in the village of Moorefield, Harrison County, some time, where he worked at his trade. When he left Moorefield he removed to Nottingham Township, and purchased five acres of land in the northern part, on the Moravian road ; here he spent his time in clearing his land and working at his trade, and soon after he purchased twenty-five acres more land in Stock Township, near the first purchase; in a short time he also purchased forty acres of Jesse Robison, for which he paid one hundred dollars, and forty acres from Aaron Robison, paying him one hundred and twenty-five dollars, and forty acres from Reuben Lee, on which our subject now resides, for which he paid six hundred dollars; he then purchased thirty acres from Thomas Wood, and ten acres 'from Hugh Wood. In '1845 he sold the first thirty acres he purchased, and removed to where our subject now resides, where the rest of the land was located. His wife died March 20, 1866, and he married Miss Ann Horn, who was born March 21, 1813. Mr. Ourant departed this life September 13, 1884; both Mr. and Mrs. 364 - HARRISON COUNTY. Ourant were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church; politically he was a Republican. John M. Ourant was born in Nottingham Township, June 27, 1831, where he grew to manhood and received a common-school education. He remained on the farm with his parents till April 18, 1852, when he married Miss Harriet Kennedy, who was born June 1, 1834, a daughter of John L. and Matilda (Ourant) Kennedy. This union has been blessed with nine children, viz. : Alexander K., born July 8, 1853, died June 29, 1867; George W., born May 2, 1856, resides in Nottingham Township; Mary M., born March 16, 1858, wife of William H. Dunlap, of Moorefield Township; Charlotte E., born February 14, 1861, wife of John W. Jackson, of Nottingham Township; Citizens J. K., born September 2, 1862, died November 4, 1864; Rachel J., born August 4, 1864, died October 9, 1865; Hattie 0., born May 17, 1866, died June 19, 1885; Obediah R. K., born July 4, 1868, and Angie V., born August 16, 1873, reside at home. Our subject, after his marriage, remained on the old farm till 1854, when he removed to Wyandot County, Ohio, where he remained till 1859, and then went to Tuscarawas County, Ohio. He spent his time till 1881 in different parts of Ohio, when he returned to the old farm where he has since resided. Politically he is a Republican. HENRY FERGUSON STRINGER, one of the well-known farmers of Harrison County, was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, March 30, 1840. The Stringer family were originally Quakers, and one, William, came to America in company with William Penn. For several generations they have resided in Jefferson County, Ohio. John Stringer, grandfather of our subject, and who was a farmer, died in Smithfield Township, Jefferson County, when Henry F. was a boy. The father of the latter, William Stringer, was also born in Ohio. George, an uncle of the grandfather, was in the War of the Revolution, where he was stricken with small-pox. His wife through grief over this event lost her mind. John Stringer married a Scotch-Irish woman named McCormack, and they both died in Jefferson County. They were the parents of eight children, of whom but one is now living, Mrs. Mary Scott, and one of them was William, the father of Henry F. He grew to manhood as a farmer's son, remaining at home until his marriage, in 1827, with Miss Jane Johnston, daughter of Richard Johnston. She died in 1838, leaving five children, viz.: Jane and John (both now deceased); Johnston, in Green Township, Harrison County, and Ann and William (both now deceased). In 1839, in Jefferson County, Mr. Stringer chose, for his second wife, Isabella, daughter of Henry Ferguson, of Harrison County; both her parents died in Harrison County. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Stringer settled in Jefferson County, Ohio, where they lived until 1859, when, at the age of fifty-six years, Mr. Stringer passed from earth. In politics he was a Republican, and in religion a member of the Presbyterian Church from early manhood. He was a man of great strength, one who by his own individual efforts carved his way to success. In his lifetime he had given much time to the study of religious topics, and was a prominent member of the Presbyterian Church, of which he was an elder and a member of the presbytery. His widow resided on the old farm until October, 1888, when she followed to the grave at the age of seventy-four, having been born in 1814; she was a member of the Presbyterian Church. They were the parents of eight children, viz.: Henry F. (our subject); Jefferson, killed in the battle of Champion Hills; Joseph, on the old home place; Sarah, now Mrs. John Kyle, in Hopedale; Maria and Magness, on the old farm; Rebecca Essa and Mary died in childhood. Henry F. Stringer, the subject proper of these lines, was reared to farming, attending the common schools, winters, and afterward a number of terms at Franklin College. In 1870 he was married to Sarah Elizabeth, daughter of HARRISON COUNTY - 365 Asa and Mary Holmes, of Short Creek Township. After marriage Mr. and Mrs. Stringer made their home for some eight years at Tiltonsville in Jefferson County, on a farm; then, renting his place there, they moved to Short Creek Township, where he bought the farm on which be has since resided, the improvements having been made entirely by his own industry. His dwelling is large and handsome, and finely situated, built in 1885 with commodious barn and other outhouses. The property is located about two miles from New Athens, Georgetown and Shepherdstown, and is part of the old Harriman property. Mr. and Mrs. Stringer are the parents of eight children, as follows: Asa Holmes, Albert Ferguson, Oscar Worthington, Annetta, Paul Herman, William Ross, Carl Raymond and Oliver Earnest. Mr. and Mrs. Stringer are members of the Presbyterian Church at New Athens; politically he is a Prohibitionist, and has never sought office, as his farm duties occupy his time closely. He carries on general farming and stock-raising, and is a progressive, intelligent citizen. JOHN W. OSBURN, son of Samuel and Elizabeth Osburn, of Archer Township, Harrison County, was born in that township October 3, 1840. He spent his early life in much the same manner as do farm boys generally, receiving the advantages of the common schools of his native township. In 1871 he was united in marriage with Miss Lyra B. Thompson (then nineteen years of age), a native of Green Township, Harrison County, and for some two years they made their home on the farm of his parents in Archer Township, and in March, 1874, they came to where they how reside in Cadiz Township. The farm consists of 1261 acres, and is situated one mile southwest of the town of Cadiz. Mr. and Mrs. Os-burn are the parents of two children Gertrude and Alice, now (1890) aged, respectively, eighteen and thirteen years. Politically Mr. Osburn is a Republican, and has never been an aspirant to office. On August 9, 1862, in Company F, Ninety-eighth 0. V. I., he enlisted, serving eight months, and received an honorable discharge on account of disability. Recovering his health, he then responded to the call for one-hundred-days men, and in the One Hundred and Seventieth 0. N. G., he served four months more, remaining with his regiment the entire time. He was made sergeant of his company, and participated in the engagements at Winchester, Snicker's Ferry, and the various other fights and skirmishes in which his regiment took part. Upon receiving his second discharge, be returned home to his farm. He is a member of the G. A. R. Mr. Osburn has many friends, and is known as a thrifty and progressive farmer. He and his wife and eldest daughter are members of the Presbyterian Church at Cadiz, and the family is one of the most highly respected in Harrison County. WILLIAM LISLE, farmer on Section 29, Short Creek Township, Harrison County, was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, May 6, 1833, a son of John Lisle, also a native of Jefferson County, and now a resident of Archer Township, Harrison County. From Jefferson County the family came, in 1837, to Cadiz Township, Harrison County, and, in 1839, to Archer Township. The subject of these lines grew to manhood on the farm, and attended the common schools of his neighborhood. In the fall of 1861 he enlisted in Company G, Forty-third 0. V. I., serving three years, seven months and fifteen days. He was under Pope, and participated in the various engagements of the regiment, but was neither wounded nor captured; he was, however, prostrated by typhoid fever, and was laid up in camp, resolutely refusing to leave the field and go to the hospital. In July, 1865, he was honorably discharged, and returned to his old peaceful home in Harrison County. In 1878 Mr. Lisle chose as his life's partner Miss 366 - HARRISON COUNTY. Rachel, daughter of Arter Beatty, of Archer Township, Harrison County, and in the following spring he purchased his farm comprising 1711 acres, and located about one and a half miles east of New Athens. Mr. and Mrs. Lisle were the parents of four children, as follows: Cora E,, Pearl Amanda, Bertha S. and John Arter. On June 24, 1889, the mother succumbed to that dread disease, consumption, at the early age of thirty-seven years; she was a member of the Presbyterian Church at New Athens. Thus was a faithful wife and devoted mother taken away, leaving the bereaved father to mourn her loss and care for his home and family alone. Mr. Lisle, politically, is a Republican, strong and true, but has never been in office, as his time has been fully occupied with his farm duties. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church at New Athens. His home is a very pleasant one, situated on the Moorefield and Wheeling road. The family our subject represents is one of the best known and most highly esteemed in the county, well deserving a prominent place in the Commemorative Record. F. H. SIMPSON is a native farmer of Stock Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, born in the year 1860. Here he has spent the most of his life, and here he received his education, which, although that of the common schools, was excellent. On December 17, 1883, Mr. Simpson married Miss Phoebe Taylor, who was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, in 1865, a daughter of Samuel Taylor, of that county. Samuel Taylor is of English descent, the family having been engaged in acriculture for the last century. He married Melissa Laken, who bore him three children, viz. : Edwin (deceased), Phcebe and James. In politics Mr. Taylor is a Democrat, and the family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which Mr. Taylor is a class-leader and trustee. After marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Simpson settled down to the serious business of life in Stock Township, and there have been born to them three children, viz. : Erwin, born in 1885; Nora, born in 1886, and Mary, born in 1889. Mr. Simpson has always been a stanch member of the Republican party, and is also a strong supporter of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is the only representative of the Simpson family in Stock Township, and fully sustains the reputation for progressiveness and enterprise, as well as integrity, possessed by his father. F. H. Simpson's father, John Simpson, was born in the year 1814 in Stock Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, and in the year 1839 was married to Margaret Law, who bore him nine children, of whom the following is a record: Mary (who is now married to J. C. Patterson) was born in the year 1841; Martha (who is deceased) was born in the year 1842; Maggie (who is deceased) was born in the year 1844; Matthew (who is living in Washington Township) was born in the year 1846; James (deceased) was born in the year 1850; Henry and William (twins—Henry, deceased, William still living) were born in the year 1851; Ella (deceased) was born in the year 1857; Homer was born in the year 1860. John Simpson was a Methodist, as were all his family, from youth until death called him, which was in the year 1877; in politics he was a Republican. He spent all his life on the farm except nine years which he spent in the mercantile business in Scio. He was a very energetic man. His father (John Simpson) was born in County Tyrone, Ireland, and came to this country in the year 1790, locating in Washington County, Penn., where he was married to Margaret McElroy, afterward coming to Harrison County, Ohio, in the year 1800. There were born to them nine children—six boys and three girls. He and his brother James (Bishop Simpson's father) was the first to start a store in Cadiz, and from thence he came to Stock Township and settled on the farm which his son (John Simpson) owned until within a few years of his death. John Simpson bought the farm which F. H. Simpson now owns and lives on, in the year 1858. Margaret Law (wife of John Simpson) was HARRISON COUNTY - 367 born in County Tyrone, Ireland, in the year 1820, and she came to this country in the year 1830 with all her father's family. Her father, whose name was John Law, was married to Bessie Linn, who bore him nine children—seven girls and two boys—all of whom lived to be married and have families of their own. JOHN WALKER PATTON. In 1816 there came to Harrison County, Ohio, a soldier of the War of 1812, who located in Short Creek Township, and there became known as one of those hardy pioneers who, pushing -undauntedly into the trackless wilderness, claimed the virgin soil as their heritage. There, in their little cabin, built from the logs furnished by the timber which he had cleared, struggling bravely against the privations and dangers which surrounded them, never once murmuring at their hard lot, but happy in the thought that those possessions were theirs, lived James Patton and his faithful wife, Jane (Walker) Patton, who, like himself, was a native of Pennsylvania. Time passed on, but the struggles grew lighter. Twelve children came to bless their home, and they lived to see their labors crowned with success. They died at the advanced ages of seventy-four and ninety-one years, respectively. Their fourth child, named John Walker Patton, was born on the old homestead June 30, 1818, and was reared among the privations of pioneer life, receiving the rudiments of an education in the subscription schools of the period, in which was laid the foundation of his subsequent success. On December 30, 1846, he was united in marriage with Miss Anna Braden, whose parents were also pioneers of this region. They devoted their attention to agricultural pursuits, beginning with a capital which consisted of determination, pluck and energy, and soon achieved a competence. Their original farm of sixty acres, by numerous additions, has been increased to 250 acres, which includes the old homestead on which Mr. Patton now resides. On February 10, 1883, after a lingering illness, Mrs. Patton passed to her last long sleep, and her remains now lie at rest in Olive Branch Cemetery, at Harrisville. She was born near Cadiz, Ohio, July 25, 1820. From early childhood she manifested a devout Christian spirit, and at an early age united with the Associate (now the United) Presbyterian Church, and never faltered in her faith. Two children, Robert B. and Esther M., were left to mourn her loss, and, of these, Robert B. graduated from Wooster University, took a post-graduate and theological course at Princeton College and Theological Seminary, and spent the year 1885-86 at Berlin, Germany, perfecting himself for the work of the ministry; he is now pastor of the First United Presbyterian Church, at Columbus, Ohio. Esther M. (the younger) remains at home, and is a member of the United Presbyterian Church at Harrisville. John W. Patton departed this life in the full assurance of the faith, September 7, 1890, while this sketch was in course of preparation. In early life he united with the Associate Presbyterian Congregation of Unity, then under the pastorate of his namesake and uncle, Rev. Dr. John Walker. Mr. Patton was a ruling elder in the Harrisville United Presbyterian Church from its organization, and was highly respected and justly esteemed by all. JOHN R. KAIL, a native-born and highly respected farmer of German Township, Harrison County, is a son of Jacob and Mary (Whitmore) Kail. Jacob was a son of John Kail, Jr., who was a son of John Kail, Sr., and was a native of Pennsylvania; his father came from England in 1700. John Kail, Jr., came to Harrison County, Ohio, in 1800, two years before the admission of the State into the Union, and purchased 135 acres of land, on which he endured all the hardships of pioneer life. He was the father of ten children, of whom Jacob, father of John R. Kail, was born in Pennsylvania. Jacob Kail was the father of nine children, 368 - HARRISON COUNTY. of whom our subject is the third son, born in German Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, January 13, 1826, and here he spent his boyhood days on the farm. On November 1, 1853, he married Miss Elizabeth Tedrow, of Burnley Township, Harrison County, daughter of George and Elizabeth (Hardsock) Tedrow, former of whom is still living with our subject, at the age of eighty-seven years. Mr. and Mrs. John R. Kail are the parents of four children, viz. : Delanson, George T., Austin (telegraph operator for the P., C. & St. L. R. R., at Cadiz Junction), and J. M. (operator for the same company at Miller Station). Mr. and Mrs. Kail are both members of the Presbyterian Church. SAMUEL SMITH, one of the oldest citizens of German Township, Harrison County, is a son of Jacob and Christina (Wirts) Smith, former of whom was a native of Loudoun County, Va., born in 1787, latter a native of Maryland, born in 1791. Jacob, who was the second son of a family of three boys, was a wagon and plow maker by trade, and in 1809 moved to Jefferson County, Ohio, where he entered 160 acres of land in Township 11, Section 22, Range 4. Here he built a small log cabin, in which he lived for some time, afterward erecting a more comfortable and larger house, also of logs. There he toiled hard, clearing laud, and making plows and repairing wagons for his neighbors. The plows were all made entirely of wood, with the exception of a few bolts to hold them together. He was always a very active member of the Lutheran Church, and, politically, he was known as a Democrat, but in 1840 he voted for William Henry Harrison. He died on his farm in Jefferson County, Ohio, in 1859, the father of eleven children: Elias, an undertaker in Bladinsburg, Knox Co., Ohio: William and George, both deceased; Samuel, our subject; Susanna, Drusilla, Elizabeth and John J., all four deceased; Aaron, a farmer of Carroll County, Ohio; Cyrus, deceased, and Malinda C., who lives in Indiana. Samuel Smith, our subject, was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, February 10, 1815, and received his education at the common schools. He worked for his father, helping to clear the land, and in the general duties of the farm, until January 26, 1837, when he married Miss Polly, a daughter of John Wagnor, who was an early settler in Harrison County, Ohio. After marriage Mr. Smith remained on the farm and learned plow-making, it taking him one day, only, to learn the trade. He worked in the fall and spring making plows, and the balance of his time on the farm, receiving for his pay a share of the profits. In 1839 he bought one hundred acres of land in Springfield Township, Jefferson County, in Section 22; the land was cleared, but the buildings were very poor, which, however, he replaced with new ones. Mr. Smith was wedded twice, and by his first wife was the father of five children, viz. : J. H., a blacksmith in Germano; Rachel, wife of Jacob Miller, a carpenter in Germano; Harvey, deceased; Malinda C., deceased, and Sarah A., wife of A. M. Spear, a blacksmith in Jewett. Mrs. Polly Smith died March 9, 1866, and July 2, 1867, Mr. Smith married Mrs. Mary A. Slates, widow of Adam Slates, born November 10, 1823, in Maryland, a daughter of Michael and Sarah (Warner) Sawvel, natives of Maryland, who came to Harrison County, Ohio, among the early settlers. This union brought forth one child, Louella A., living at home, and now aged eighteen years. In 1854 Samuel Smith sold his farm in Jefferson County, and moved to Harrison County, near Germano, where he bought five acres of land, but in a short time sold it and bought six acres near the same place. In 1864 he moved into Germano, where he worked for A. V. Ryder, making wagons and rakes, for seven years. He then commenced working for himself in a shop owned by his wife, which business he followed until 1888, but on account of lung trouble he has not done any work since. Both he and wife are members of the Lutheran Church. The first vote Mr. Smith cast for president of the United States was for William H. Harrison, HARRISON COUNTY - 369 in 1840, but since that time he has been a faithful Democrat. JOHN SPRAY, one of the representative citizens of Franklin Township, Harrison County, was born in Meigs County, Ohio, January 15, 1834. His father, John Spray, was born in Maryland about 1786, came to Ohio when a young man, and settled near Hanover, Harrison County. Here he married Elizabeth Fowler, a sister of Garret Fowler, and they located on a farm near Hanover, but, a few years later, removed to Meigs County, where they ended their days. Mr. Spray had been twice married, and, to his first union, as above, were born five daughters and one son, the last being the subject of this sketch. His second marriage was with Betsey Ryan, and to this marriage were born three children, of whom two are still living, both being girls. John Spray, the subject proper of this sketch, who was but an infant when his mother died, and only eight years of age when he lost his father, soon after the death of his parents came with his sisters to this section of the State, where he received the rudiments of an education in a log school-house. Early thrown upon his own resources, he began when a boy to work at anything he could find to do, and, for a time, worked for an uncle, Robert Simpson, near Scio, Ohio. In 1855, when twenty-one years of age, he went to Iowa and entered a tract of land, where he resided until the following spring, when he traded his land for a farm in Washington Township, Harrison Co., Ohio. In 1856 Mr. Spray married Clarissa Fowler, and took up his residence on this farm, but, a year later, sold, and purchased a farm in Monroe Township, lived there a year and then purchased 180 acres in Franklin Township, his present place of residence. To the union of Mr. and Mrs. Spray have been born ten children, of whom the following named are now living, viz.: Sumner, Paulina, Joseph, Jelin, Hannah and Clarke B. The family worship at the Advent Church, and are highly respected by the entire community. Politically Mr. Spray is a Republican, and he is .,a firm believer in the protection of American industry. In May, 1864, Mr. Spray, enlisted in the One Hundred and Seventieth 0. N. O. took part in all its marches and campaigns, and, although suffering from the measles, which he contracted while on duty, bravely stood at his post in the front. He was honorably discharged in September, 1864, at Camp Chase, and, returning home, he resumed his business duties. He had engaged in the saw-mill business after settling in Franklin Township, and at one time owned four mills, doing the most extensive business of any one in his region, and, that he did speedy work, is verified by the fact that he sawed over 18,000 feet with a single saw in one day. He now owns two mills, one at his home and one at Big Run, Pike County. Lumber contracting at one time also occupied his attention, and for a long time he was busy, night and day, filling contracts from the Pan Handle Railroad Company for bridge timber, etc. At present Mr. Spray owns 380 acres of land in Harrison County, Ohio, and his residence is near Franklin. His principal occupation, now, is the breeding of registered sheep, of which he has at present 600, including three different breeds, viz. : Dickinsons, Blacktops and Delaines, all carefully bred and kept pure, and he has on hand both sexes for sale. SALATHIEL KENNEDY, farmer and dealer in stock, Moorefield Township, Harrison County, is a son of Return Matthew and Jane (Moore) Kennedy, and was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, March 8, 1837. When eight years old his parents came to Moorefield Township, Harrison County, where he grew to manhood and received a practical business education at the common schools. On December 1, 1858, he married Miss Mary L. McCollough, who was born 370 - HARRISON COUNTY. December 27, 1832, a daughter of William and Julia A. (Laizure) McCollough. After his marriage Mr. Kennedy engaged in mercantile business where J. M. Willison now is, at Cross Roads, and here remained till 1875. In 1876 be removed to Cadiz, Harrison County, where he was engaged in the sale of dry goods and notions and ready-made clothing. In the spring of 1886 he sold his stock and moved to southern California, where he remained sixteen months, for the benefit of his health. In 1887 he returned home and settled on his farm, where he has since been dealing quite extensively in stock. He is the owner of the old Kennedy homestead, which contains 300 acres in Section 13, Moorefield Township; this farm is one of the best and most productive in Harrison County. Politically Mr. Kennedy is Democratic, but never has been an active politician, and be and his wife are members of the Presbyterian Church of Cadiz. Mr. Kennedy is well known throughout the county, and is very highly esteemed by his friends and neighbors. JOSEPH MORRIS. Among the well-known farmers of German Township, Harrison County, stands in the foremost ranks this gentleman, a native of Athens Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, born March 16, 1822, of English ancestry, his great-grandparents having come from England about the year 1725, settling in Virginia. Here James Morris, grandfather of our subject, came into the world, and in early manhood married, and reared a family of children, as follows: Daniel, Thomas, James, Zachariah, John, Lizzie, Morgan and Phoebe. He died in 1800, a pronounced Democrat, and was buried at his native place. Of his children, John was born in Virginia (opposite the city of Marietta), April 4, 1785, and early in life engaged in the carpenter's trade. In 1813 he came to Ohio, settling in Harrison County, and locating in Cadiz, at that time a village consisting of but a few houses. Here he entered into partnership with Adam Jenkins, as contractors and builders, and the first house built by them was the residence of John Jamieson, a short distance from Cadiz. After remaining in this town about three years, Mr. Morris removed to New Athens, where he continued his trade. Here he was united in marriage, January 28, 1816, with Charlotte, daughter of Joseph Huff, whose mother, before her marriage, was Miss Doddridge, of the celebrated Doddridge family, of Virginia, and she assisted in molding bullets at the block-house. Joseph Huff was a widely-known scout and Indian fighter, during and after the Revolution. Mr. Huff was one of the first to settle in Short Creek Township, Harrison County, leaving the block-houses where the settlers had come for safety. He was an intrepid man, one who rendered valuable service to the Government in its sorest need, as well as to the hardy and adventurous settler, who, but for his timely assistance, would have been the victim of the wily and revengeful Indians, and the Government gave him a section of land in Athens Township for his services. After his marriage Mr. Morris settled in Athens Township, where he died. The following children were born to him: A daughter, who died in infancy, November 26, 1817; Alexander, born July 14, 1819, died May 18, 1824; Joseph, born March 16, 1822; Margaret, born March 21, 1824, died September 25, 1846; John, born May 10, 1826; Mary Ann, born May 26, 1828; Prudence, born July 23, 1830, died March 2, 1838; Philip D. born May 21, 1833, died October 28, 1865; Charlotte, born May 16, 1835, died March 9, 1838; Elizabeth, born January 12, 1840, died January 1, 1866. Mr. Morris was at first a Democrat, but on the organization of the Republican party, he united with them, and ever after supported their principles. He, as well as his family, were members of the Presbyterian Church. On April 4, 1865, he died, and was buried in the New Athens Cemetery. His widow spent her declining years with her son Joseph, who, assisted by his wife, tenderly cared for her till death took her to her final rest, her HARRISON COUNTY - 371 decease occurring December 8, 1884; she was buried by the side of her husband. Joseph Morris, the subject proper of this sketch, was engaged in boyhood and youth in the various farm duties, attending the common schools of his neighborhood, and when yet young, on account of his father's failing health, he was given the management of the home place. At the age of twenty-one, on March 9, 1843, he was married to Mary, daughter of George S. Brock, a well-known resident of Belmont County, Ohio, and after marriage the young couple remained in Athens Township for eight years, then removed to Belmont, where they made their home until January 20, 1879, when he removed to his present residence, in German Township. The record of his children is as follows: John A. was born January 11, 1844; Mary E. C. was born June 27. 1847; George S. was born October 21, 1850; L. V. was born June 12, 1854, and died February 2, 1885. Mrs. Morris died October 28, 1873, and was buried at Flushing. On February 17, 1875, Mr. Morris was married to Emma, daughter of Cyrus Moore, one of the wealthiest farmers of Jefferson County, Ohio. Mr. Morris has from his youth been an ardent Republican, and while a resident of Belmont County was elected justice of the peace. Himself and family are united with the Methodist Episcopal Church at Hopedale, in which they are numbered among the leaders. His son, John A., also his son-in-law, Hugh Oglevee, each served three years in the late war and both were wounded. EZRA L. CARRICK. In the year 1811 James Carrick removed with his family from Adams County, Penn., to Ohio, and settled in Harrison County. The country at that time was an unbroken wilderness, and they were among those brave and sturdy pioneers who suffered the privations and endured the dangers incident to frontier life. In the spring of 1812 they located on the north half of Section 7, Short Creek Township. James Carrick had visited this country the year previous, and purchased the land, having made the journey op horseback. Returning, he brought out his family in a wagon, and resided on the place until his death; he died in 1820, his wife in 1833. They were married in 1775, and to them were born eleven children, and the tenth child in the order of birth was a son, James W., who was born in Adams County, Penn., October 14, 1799. He came with his parents to Ohio, and was schooled in the pioneer period of the State. His early life was spent with his parents, assisting in clearing the land, and in those early struggles were laid the foundation for the resolute character and unswerving integrity which characterized his after life. He received the limited advantages for an education which the schools of those early times afforded, and he acquired his education mostly through his own personal efforts. His father died while he was yet a young man, and for some years after he made his home with his mother. The original property was divided between the three sons. In 1825 James W. married Miss Martha Pennel, and three children— two sons and one daughter—were the fruits of this union, two of whom are now living. Mrs. Carrick died January 7, 1833, and in 1834 Mr. Carrick married Mrs. Sarah Boggs, a daughter of William Campbell, one of the early pioneer families of Belmont County, Ohio, where the lady was born. To this union were born eight children, three of whom are now living. In 1870, after a lingering illness, Mrs. Carrick passed to her last long sleep; she was a devoted member of the Presbyterian Church, kind and charitable toward all, and her death was a loss to many. Mr. Carrick lived to a ripe old age, dying March 10, 1885, in his eighty-sixth year, having outlived all his family, and, being the last representative of his generation, he attained a more advanced age than any of them. As a citizen, he had taken an active interest in all public works tending toward the advancement and improvement of the country. He was of a quiet, unassuming 372 - HARRISON COUNTY. disposition, yet firm and unswerving in his opinions of right and wrong, and was respected and esteemed by all. He was well posted on the topics of the day, and spoke fluently and intelligently of them. Politically, he was a member of the. Whig party, and at its disrupture became a Republican. His first presidential vote was for John Quincy Adams, and, his last presidential ballot was cast for Blaine and Logan. His son, whose name stands at the beginning of this sketch, was born December 15, 1843, on the old homestead, where he now resides, and grew to manhood with his parents, receiving a practical education in the district schools of his neighborhood. He had control of the farm prior to his father's death, and resided with him. In 1864 he went out as one of the " hundred-days men," being mustered into the service May 10, and participated in the engagements at Snicker's Gap, Harper's Ferry and Winchester. It the end of his term of enlistment he was honorably discharged at Columbus, Ohio, and returned to his home. In 1872 he married Miss Martha, daughter of Andrew Jamison, and two children have been born to them, one now living, Oliver J. Mr. Carrick devotes much of his time to the raising and breeding of thoroughbred Short-horn cattle, and is one of the leading stock-raisers of the county. He has a fine farm, fitted up with a commodious barn and all modern improvements. " Pleasant Hill " stock farm, with its herd of fine cattle, is known extensively throughout this region. Politically Mr. Carrick adheres to the faith of his father, and has served as supervisor of his district. He chooses, however, to devote his attention to his business at home, and has never sought political honors. He has, however, been active in educational matters, and has served as a member of tie board of education. The family worship at the Presbyterian Church at Adena, of which they are members. The Carricks are descended from a line of Scotch-Irish ancestry, and the principles of integrity and industry, which are the attributes of those people, are characteristios of the family to-day. WILEY JAMISON was born August 26, 1856, in Green Township, Harrison Co., Ohio. His father, Joseph Jamison, was one of the early residents of that township; and in early youth chose as his wife Clarissa Wiley, daughter of William Wiley, of Short Creek Township, Harrison County. He settled in Green Township, where he remained until his death. He was an earnest worker in the Republican ranks, and an honored associate of the leaders of the party. His children were as follows: Wiley, Mary (deceased), Lizzie (Mrs. Bentley Kerr), Annie (deceased), and Jessie (Mrs. Charles Clark). In 1872 the father died and was buried in Cadiz Cemetery. Wiley Jamison spent his entire youth on the home place, which, since the death of his father, he has managed. On February 3, 1880, he was married to Mary, daughter of S. S. Campbell, of Cadiz Township, Harrison County, and they have had the following named children: Bessie, born October 8, 1880; Barclay, born May 1, 1883, and Bentley, born June 3, 1888. In his political affiliations Mr. Jamison has been a lifelong Republican, and has always taken an active interest in party work. Himself and family are members of the United Presbyterian Church at Cadiz, where they reside. He is engaged in farming and stock-raising mainly. JOHN MILLS In every section there are to be found those who by their persisting will, as well as mode of character, impress their individuality upon the entire community, and also make a success of whatever they undertake. Such a man was John Mills, who first saw light in Jefferson County, Ohio, February 23, 1816. His father, George Mills, was a native of Scotland, and in early life came to this country, locating in Pennsylvania, where he was united in marriage with Elizabeth Caldwell, a native of Ireland. They remained there but a short time, and then thinking to make a home in the Far West, removed to Jefferson County, Ohio. On the farm which they had HARRISON COUNTY - 373 entered they remained until their death. Mr. Mills had, by hard work through the greater part of his life, succeeded in overcoming the wilderness as it then existed, and by careful management and industry made his farm one of the best producing in his section. His children were George, William, John, James, Jane, Nancy and Eliza. He was a member of the Democratic party, and he and his family were members of Beech Spring Presbyterian Church, in whose cemetery now rest their remains. John Mills, whose name heads this sketch, was trained in those principles of honesty and truth which were marked characteristics of his life, and all through it did he practice them. His early education was confined to the common school, but this education was completed in the lessons taught by the industrious pursuits of the world, in which he became remarkably proficient. He was a self-made man. On March 21, 1850, he chose, as his life's partner, Eliza J. Henderson, who was born August 28, 1827, a daughter of John Henderson, a resident of Jefferson County, Ohio. Soon after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Mills located on a farm in Jefferson County, where they remained about two years, and then removed to the farm on which his family have since resided. The children born to John and Eliza J. (Henderson) Mills were as follows: Jennie N., born March 2, 1851, died October 11, 1882; Alexander Hamilton, born February 18, 1853; Lizzie A., born April 1, 1855, died April 22, 1883; Mary Ella, born September 25, 1857, died May 6, 1883; George C., born August 8, 1860, died August 29, 1890; John D., born August 8, 1860; Mattie A., born April 1, 1863, died November 24, 1883; R. Henderson, born June 29, 1865. Of these, Hamilton was married September 8, 1886, to Miss Maggie E. Cochran, of Washington County, Penn., and resides in Jefferson County, adjoining Harrison; John D. was married December 31, 1889, to Miss Julia A. Sixsmith, of Jefferson County, Ohio, and now resides on part of the home farm. R. Henderson and Miss Mary E. Birney, daughter of William J. Birney, of Nottingham Township, Harrison County, were married May 29, 1890, and now reside on the old homestead. In his political views Mr. Mills was a Democrat, and while not active as a politician, still took a deep interest in the party of his choice. He was among the members of the Beech Spring Presbyterian Church, in which he was a trustee for many years. Since the death of Mr. Mills, which occurred October 19, 1885 (his remains being buried in Beech Spring Cemetery), the farm has been managed by his sons, who reside on the home place with their mother. They are known as " Mills Brothers," proprietors of the well-known Beech Spring Stock Farm, and are rapidly coming to the front as breeders of high-grade horses and thoroughbred sheep, cattle and swine. The brothers are energetic and enterprising, and are destined to fully take the place made vacant by the death of their father. The family is exceedingly well known in eastern Harrison and western Jefferson Counties, and are recognized as among the leaders in the social, financial and religious circles of their section. THOMAS A. NEWELL, druggist and pharmacist at Bowerston, Harrison County, is one of the county's energetic business men, and one whose success has been achieved through his own endeavor. He is a native of Ohio, and was born in Leavittsville, Carroll County, in 1851. His father, John Newell, was a son of one of the early pioneers of this region, his parents having emigrated at an early day from New Jersey, locating in Carroll County, Ohio. He was a carpenter by trade and also engaged in farming and mercantile business. Thomas A. Newell is the sixth in a family of seven children. The father died when Thomas A. was but a child of three years, and the support of the family being thrown upon the mother, she could not give her children the best educational advantages. Thomas A. therefore 374 - HARRISON COUNTY. received the rudiments of an education in the log school-house, furnished with split-log benches and desks. He wore home-made clothing, and often he watched his mother as she wove the cloth, and he has now at his home the old spinning wheel upon which his mother spun many a pound of yarn. This wheel he values highly as a keepsake—a memento of those early times. He was early thrown upon his own resources, and with his meager earnings assisted his mother in the support of the family. When sixteen years of age he engaged as a clerk in the store and post-office with Charles McKean at Bowerston, and here about five years of his life were spent; then embarking for himself in the sewing-machine trade, he followed this profitably for ten years. In 1882 he established himself in his present line, and is now one of Bowerston's leading business men. In 1871 Mr. Newell married Charlotte, daughter of Daniel Weyandt, an early settler of Bowerston, and this union has resulted in the birth of four sons and three daughters. Mr. and Mrs. Newell are both members of the Methodist Episcopal Church; politically he is a stanch Republican. He is a charter member of Bowerston Council, No. 67, J. 0. A. W., in which lodge he is a councilor; he is a charter and efficient member of Centennial Lodge, No. 94, K. of P., at Bowerston, and was chosen representative to the grand lodge two years. Mr. Newell is a public-spirited gentleman, and is highly respected. SAMUEL B. McGAVRAN, M. D. Among the able physicians of Harrison County whose lives are devoted to the benevolent work of alleviating the sufferings of humanity, none stands more prominent than Dr. McGavran. He was born near the town of Conotton, Harrison County, November 25, 1847, a son of William H. and Elizabeth (Brown) McGavran. His mother was a native of the Keystone State, of Irish descent. His father is a native of Maryland, whither his ancestry had come at an early day. He removed to Harrison County, Ohio, about 1840, and carried on cabinet-making, and to some extent farming. In 1859 he was elected to the Ohio Legislature, from Harrison County, as a Republican, and was a member of that body at the opening of the great Rebellion of the South; he was also, for many years, a justice of the peace. To Mr. and Mrs. W. H. McGavran were born six children, viz. : James B., deceased; Henrietta, now Mrs. W. H. Masters, residing at Scio, Harrison County; George W., deceased; Samuel B.; Elizabeth, deceased wife of N. E. Clendennin; and William Thomas, now residing on the old. home place, in North Township, Harrison County. Samuel B. McGavran, from early boyhood, had to rely very much upon his own. resources. Until the age of fourteen he attended the common schools, and later, for two years, New Hagerstown Academy, after which he taught school for five years, to obtain funds with which to take a collegiate course. He entered college at Scio, in Harrison County, reaching his senior year in 1869, when he commenced the study of medicine with Dr. William Beadle, at Scio, and continued his studies with him, after his removal to Green Township. In 1870 he entered the Cleveland (Ohio) Medical College, graduating from there February 29, 1872. On account of his high standing in his examinations he was made valedictorian of a class of twenty-nine, and delivered the address. In June, 1874, he commenced the practice of his profession at Bowerston, Harrison County, where he was eminently successful, but being desirous of establishing himself in the chief town of the county, he removed to Cadiz, December 1, 1882, where he has since resided, and where he has built up a practice second to none in the county. The Doctor is a public-spirited citizen, always foremost in any enterprise for the benefit of town or county, whose interests and welfare are dear to his heart. In his practice he does a large amount of charitable work, and is a liberal man to the poor. In August, 1872, Dr. McGavran was mar- HARRISON COUNTY - 377 tied to Miss Jennie E. Johnston, of Carroll County, Ohio, who has borne him four children, viz.: Mary Brown, Charles William, Francis Johnston and George Clark. The parents are members of the Presbyterian Church at Cadiz, the Doctor being clerk of the session and a ruling elder. Politically, he is a Republican, and, while at Bowerston, was elected to represent the county in the State Legislature, running far ahead of his ticket in his township, and having in the county as large a majority as was ever cast in the county for that office. He was on many committees, and his work at all times was pronounced to be most satisfactory to his constituents, and highly creditable to himself. The Doctor is examining surgeon for the county pension board. In the positions which he has held, and as an experienced physician, Dr. McGavran enjoys the esteem, the respect and the confidence of all. HENRY PETTY. The Petty family came west from the State of Virginia, where the ancestors settled about 1750, having come from England. There they engaged in agriculture, generally, though some took up various trades and professions. The head of the now resident family of Washington Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, was Leroy Petty, who, with his wife (Keziah Tipton), came to the county at its earliest settlement. They entered a quarter-section, on which they built their log cabin, and immediately set about clearing enough space to furnish a living. Here they struggled together until the death of Mrs. Petty, which occurred in 1853. She was the mother of five children: Henry, John. Mary Ann, Elizabeth and Martha. For his second wife Mr. Petty married Hannah Hogue, who bore him two children, Levi and Harriet. Mr. Petty was a Republican in politics, and took an active interest in the success of his principles as well as party. He was a prominent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for over forty years, and was one of its most enthusiastic 21 workers. His influence on the community in which he resided was wonderfully beneficial, and every one felt proud of his acquaintance. August 31, 1882, he passed away; his widow still resides at West Chester, Ohio. Henry Petty, the eldest son of Leroy Petty, was born November 11, 1835, in Washington Township, whose interests he was always seeking to advance during his residence there. Although deprived of an opportunity of receiving the advantages of an educational training, still, by his own efforts, he largely overcame those difficulties which so often are insurmountable to those who endeavor to attain learning by themselves. His was a diversified training, though running chiefly to economics and political questions. A Republican by birth, he soon was convinced by his own investigations that their principles were in accordance with reason, and for the best interests of the masses. In his native township he was ever active in the advancement of his party, and his advice in political matters was much sought after. On November 23, 1858, he was united in marriage with Sarah J., daughter of James Cree, and they immediately thereafter removed to the home place, where the family have since resided, and which they, by their own endeavors, purchased. Their children were as follows: James, born October 24, 1859, died December 26, 1860; Martha, born March 6, 1861, now Mrs. Addison Chandler; Leroy, born March 23, 1863, died October 5, 1864; Nancy, born September 1, 1865, married Patrick Owens, and who died October 19, 1886, leaving one child, Sadie, born September 22, 1883; William, born November 23, 1867, died June 1, 1888; Caroline, born December 15, 1870, died August 2, 1889; Joshua, born September 8, 1874; Carrie, born April 28, 1876, died May 15, 1878; Mary J., born October 12, 1878, died April 28, 1889. On February 27, 1881, Mr. Petty died, and was buried at West Chester. He was a man of sterling integrity, of irreproachable honesty, and one who by his daily life had endeared himself to a large circle of acquaintances. Like his family, he was a 378 - HARRISON COUNTY. member of the Methodist Episcopal Church at West Chester, and had been one of the leaders in the congregation for many years. WILLIAM W. HOLLETT. The Hollett j family have long been numbered among the leading citizens of Harrison County. The present representative of the family, William W., was born January 31, 1831, on the farm on which he still resides, and here he spent his boyhood days in the various farm duties, and attended the neighboring schools. The first school building was erected on the farm owned by his father, and was of the old log style, into whose huge fireplace, that seemed insatiate in its greed for fuel, but was miserly in its distribution of heat, were rolled logs, whose crackle and blaze lent a cheer if not comfort to the room. John Hollett, the father of William W., was born August 7, 1780, in Maryland, to which State his grandfather had emigrated from England at an early date. John's father assisted in the contest for freedom as one of that band whose skill and bravery achieved for us our independence. After the Revolution he and his wife, Elizabeth Burgess, remained in Maryland until they came to Ohio, arriving here about the year 1800, and purchased a farm, which is the present site of Mount Pleasant. The family were Episcopalians, and their children wore John, Hannah and Rachel. Until twenty-five years of age John remained on the home place in Jefferson County, where he was married to Elizabeth Worrall, and soon after his marriage he settled in Freeport, where, some time previous, he had entered a tract of land, and where he remained until his death. The land has never passed out of the family, and has never been conveyed by deed. The children born to John and Elizabeth Hollett were as follows: George (deceased), Joseph, Benjamin, John, Jonathan, William W., Sarah (deceased), Rachel (deceased), Elizabeth (deceased), Lydia and. Hannah. On September 25, 1859, John Hollett died, his widow surviving him until October 11, 1866, when she too passed away. On January 20, 1856, William W. Hollett was wedded to Caroline Hukill, daughter of Joseph Hukill, a resident of Belmont County, Ohio. They took up their residence on the home place, where they have since resided, and here have been born to them the following named children: Charles M., Elizabeth (deceased), Mary A., Alice C., Ida L. and Walter E. The family are all members of the Methodist Episcopal Church; the sons, Charles and Walter, both being ministers of that denomination. The Hollett family have always taken an active part in political matters, and have universally been members of the Whig and Republican parties. MATTHEW CLARKE, a leading farmer of Washington Township, Harrison County, was born in the township named in 1833, and is a son of Robert and Jane (Clemens) Clarke, who were the parents of nine children—five sons and four daughters. Robert and Jane Clarke were natives of Ireland, but at an early day came to Ohio and settled on a farm near Cadiz, the county seat of Harrison County, and here Robert Clarke engaged in the cultivation of his rented land, and also followed his trade, that of weaver. By perseverance and industry he accumulated a sum of money sufficient to pay for a tract of land in Washington Township. This tract was nearly all in timber, but Mr. Clarke went manfully to work and succeeded in clearing off the greater portion and in utilizing it for cultivation. On this place Robert and his wife resided the remainder of their days, dying about the year 1860. Matthew Clarke was born and reared on this farm, and was educated in the common schools of the township. At the death of his parents he inherited the farm, 158 acres, after which he bought seventy-four acres, to which, by purchase, he has since added forty acres, and he is now HARRISON COUNTY - 379 looked upon as being one of the best and most successful agriculturists in the township. In 1861 Matthew Clarke married Miss Mary, daughter of Samuel Stewart, and this union has been blessed in the birth of six children, viz.: Sarah Jane, Marie Edie, Samuel, John C., Robert James and Maxwell. The sons are at home, and assist their father in the cultivation of the farm. The family are members of the Presbyterian Church, to the support of which Mr. Clarke liberally contributes financially and otherwise. Politically Mr. Clarke was formerly a Democrat, but he now votes with the Prohibition party, and he has never sought public office. In 1871 Mr. Clarke's house was destroyed by fire, the loss being estimated at one thousand five hundred dollars, the contents being also destroyed. The family are held in high esteem, and their upright walk through life entitles them to such regard. J. H. COVERT, one of the well-known and prosperous farmers of Harrison County, was born June 31, 1827, in Athens Township, that county. His youth was occupied with hard work, as has been his whole life. He remained at home after the death of his father, Joseph, and had the management of the home place in the interest of his mother and heirs. While the knowledge he received at the common schools was limited, owing to his inability to attend regularly, still his natural shrewdness and keen observation have given him a wide range of information. On August 29, 1855, he was married to Elizabeth Singer, a daughter of John Singer, who at that time was a resident of Athens Township, but the family were natives of Virginia. Mr. Covert brought his wife to the home place, where he remained until the death of his mother, whose latter years were cheered and whose comfort was seen to by Mr. and Mrs. Covert. Upon division of the estate he purchased the interest of the other heirs, and retained the home place for some time. He has dealt largely in farm property, and has been exceedingly fortunate in his transactions. He now possesses a farm of over 300 acres, situated in Athens Township, and engages in general farming and stock-raising. Though residing in a Democratic township, Mr. Covert is an unflinching Republican, and always supports that party. He and his family are numbered among the members of the Methodist Episcopal Church at New Athens, of which they are liberal supporters. Mr. Covert's children are named John, Joseph, Clementine, Morris E., Hannah, Abbie J., Anderson, James H. and Dora P. Mr. Covert's success has been of his own achieving, and he may well look with pride to his career. His family are well known, and rank among those who have ever taken an active interest in all public or private benefits. THOMAS HAMILTON KERR. In the spring of 1805 James Kerr emigrated with his family from Westmoreland County, Penn., and located in Short Creek Township, Harrison Co., Ohio. They were among the early pioneers of Harrison County, and among those sturdy men and women who braved untold dangers, and gave to the present generation the advantages of the smiling region we now behold. They located in the midst of a wilderness and cleared their patch, erected a log cabin, and began to build up for themselves a home in their newly adopted country, and here they resided until they died. Eight children had been born to them, and of this family the youngest child was named Samuel. He was born in York, now Adams, County, Penn., October 25, 1792, and came to Ohio with his parents, he being then a lad of thirteen years. He grew to manhood with his parents, assisting them in the duties of the farm, receiving only those meager educational advantages afforded by the subscription schools of the period. However, in those days the education of the family was mostly acquired at home, and in the lives of the grand old pioneers we can 380 - HARRISON COUNTY. easily trace the influence of a fond and careful mother's teachings. Samuel Kerr was brought up by Christian parents, and received a strictly religious home training; this, with the work of overcoming the difficulties of those early days, formed a trait which afterward manifested itself in the sterling integrity and unimpeachable character of his life. On September 8, 1815, he married Miss Anne Smyth, and to them were born seven children, of whom three still survive. Mrs. Kerr died in 1833, and in September, 1835, Mr. Kerr married Miss Agnes Hamilton, which union was blessed by five children, two of whom died during infancy, those yet living being Thomas H., Samuel C. and Margaret A. Calderhead. Mrs. Agnes Kerr was a native of Ohio, but early lost her father who was shot from ambush when she was an infant. She died March 28, 1885, having survived her husband who died February 27, 1882, in the ninetieth year of his age, a member of the Presbyterian Church, which denomination he had joined in 1816. He was instrumental in the establishment of the Short Creek Presbyterian Church of Adena, in which church he was ordained and installed as a ruling elder at its organization in 1849, and remained so till death. During his life he took a very active part in everything pertaining to the welfare of the church, and represented it both in the presbytery, where he was well known and highly appreciated, and in the General Assembly. Mr. Kerr was also prominent in public improvements tending toward the general advancement of the country. He was kind and charitable toward all, and was universally respected and esteemed. Of the five children born to Samuel Kerr's second marriage our subject is the eldest child, and was born on the original homestead August 15, 1836. He grew to maturity with his parents, and was educated in the district schools of his neighborhood. Although the school has vastly improved since the time of the first settlement, he vividly recalls the old log building with its rude desk and benches, where he was taught the rudiments of an education. On No- vember 7, 1861, he married Miss Letitia A. Calderhead, a native of Harrison County, and a. daughter of William and Nancy (McLaughlin) Calderhead, both worthy people of Ohio. William Calderhead was born in Belmont County in 1808, his parents coming from Scotland about 1802 and locating in the county named. William Calderhead came to Harrison County about 1839, and the following spring married Miss Nancy McLaughlin. He died December 20, 1872, his wife died April 6, 1883, both worthy members of the United Presbyterian Church, of which Mr. Calderhead was an elder. Of five children born to them Mrs. Kerr is the eldest. Following their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Kerr located on the old homestead, where they now reside, the farm of 115 acres being well improved. A handsome brick residence stands beside a never-failing spring of clear, cool water, flowing millions of gallons annually. Three children have been born to them, viz.: Anna Belle (deceased), born December 29,1862; Ella May, born January 14, 1865, and William Clayton, born July 23, 1869, now living. The family are highly esteemed, and are devoted members of the Short Creek Presbyterian Church, in which Mr. Kerr is an elder. He takes an active interest in educational matters, and has served as a member of the school board. Samuel Kerr enlisted in the War of 1812, and served until its close, and for his services was afterward pensioned by a grateful country. ISAAC N. KEEPERS (deceased) was one of the most prominent merchants and energetic residents of Scio, Harrison County, and his recent death has produced a void that will long be unfilled in the community in which he passed his latter years. He was born in Uhrichsville, Tuscarawas Co., Ohio, September 9, 1849, and was a son of William and Sarah (Pritchard) Keepers. On December 23, 1869, he married Miss Christina Ball, a daughter of Henry and Mary (Carter) Ball, natives of Leesville, Carroll Co., Ohio, and to this union HARRISON COUNTY - 381 were born six children, as follows: Gertrude, wife of Prof. Bell, of Scio College; Nellie, Henry, Maurice, Chester and Mary. The life of Mr. Keepers was an active one, and his patriotism was without bounds. At the early age of fourteen he enlisted in the cause of the Union in the Civil War, and served two years, or until the close of the struggle. At the time of his death, which occurred April 7, 1890, he was an honored member of the Knights of Pythias, and was equally honored by his fellow citizens of Scio, to which place he had removed from Leesville about six years ago. He was one of the most prominent marble dealers of Eastern Ohio. A local newspaper, the Scio Weekly Herald of April 9, in announcing the death of Mr. Keepers, has the following: " From the first he took a lively interest in the prosperity of every enterprise calculated to promote the general good of the community. He was a man of liberal views in all matters calculated to enhance the prosperity and happiness of those around him, and therefore was energetic in his support and generous in his patronage of all public enterprises. Such men are of incalculable worth to any community, not alone for what they themselves do, but for what they encourage others to do, and their loss in this sense is a double one. He was a member of the board of trustees of Scio College, and his earnest interest therein could not have been otherwise than beneficial in the working out of the success of that educational institution. " In the conduct of business Mr. Keepers was successful beyond the average, having by his own exertions acquired a competency that placed him in comparatively independent circumstances. He had also established a reputation in business transactions that in itself was a handsome capital in trade, and together with other advantages would have continued to enlarge and increase his ability to respond to the promptings of his nature, finally crowning his life work in a halo of glorious deeds. Death has cut short this good man's noble aspirations and stilled the pulse of a warm heart. In his death the community suffer an irreparable loss, but within the home circle we find only a true realization of the bereavement. There all is in deepest mourning and anguish; there only can the enormity of the calamity be realized in its depths of bitterness. A pleasant household is bereft of its greatest blessing—a faithful and confiding husband, a kind and indulgent father. In this their darkest hour they should be remembered, consoled and comforted so far as is within human actions and attentions." WILLIAM SCOTT. The Scott family originated in Ireland, County Antrim, where William, the grandfather of the subject of this sketch, was born. There the family were engaged in agriculture, a calling which nearly all their descendants have followed since. The family of William consisted of Thomas, John, William, Mary and Eleanor, all of whom came to America. Thomas was born in 1793, and grew to manhood in Ireland, where he received the education of the ordinary schools. Soon after reaching manhood's estate he married Sarah Hogg, and about three years later came to America. Upon arrival here he proceeded to Harrison County, Ohio, and purchased a farm in Athens Township, near where his son William now resides. Remaining here until 1854, he removed to Moorefield Township, where he purchased another farm, upon which he resided until his decease. His wife bore him the following children: Jane, an infant that died unnamed, Susan, William, Eleanor, Mary, another unnamed infant that died, James, John, Martha, and Robert W. and Sarah (twins). Coming to Harrison County at a comparatively early period of its settlement, Thomas Scott was closely identified with its growth and prosperity. He early espoused the principles of the Democratic party, and remained one of its stanchest supporters. He never was an office holder of any kind, although he rendered valuable and efficient aid at all times when needed. He was a member of the Nottingham Presbyterian Church, which numbered among its congrega- 382 - HARRISON COUNTY. tion so many of the early settlers, and which has done so much to advance the cause of religion in this section. He was a self-made man, one who won and retained the respect of all his associates, whether of a business or of a social character. Such men leave behind them influences which are a benefit to all succeeding generations, and whose example is ever worthy of emulation. On January 16, 1876, he passed away, and was buried at Nottingham, and his wife shortly afterward followed him to the grave, dying August 7, same year. William Scott, the subject of this sketch, was born March 7, 1833, in Athens Township, near the place where he now resides. His early youth was not unlike that of the ordinary farm boy's, and was made up largely of assistance in the duties which farm life always imposes, and attending the schools of his neighborhood during the winter season. Continuing his attendance at the common schools until about seventeen years of age, he perceived that they were not suited to give the higher instruction which he desired, so, entering Madison College, in Guernsey County, he remained some time. He then engaged in teaching in his native county, at the early age of nineteen, and met with most flattering success. For eleven consecutive years he was a teacher at Moorefield, and on the establishment of the graded schools, he was elected principal, and to his energy much of the efficiency of that school is due. On April 9, 1859, he married Ann Eliza Sloan, daughter of John Sloan, one of the earliest settlers of Moorefield Township, and, locating in Moorefield soon after his marriage, Mr. Scott there remained until 1877, when he purchased his present farm, where he has confined his attention chiefly to farming. His children were as follows: John S., by profession a stenographer; Thomas C., in Indiana; Ella S. (Mrs. Dr. J. A. Howell), residing in Findlay, Ohio; one, a son, died in infancy; William K. and Talmage, at home. For many years Mr. Scott was a Democrat, but since the fruitless efforts to interest the older parties in the "Prohibition question," he has been an earnest and enthusiastic worker in the latter party. During his residence in Moorefield he held the office of clerk for three years, in which position he gave universal satisfaction. A member of the Presbyterian Church at Nottingham, in which he has been an elder for the past eighteen years, he has led a, genuine Christian life. He is a well-known and representative man, and is highly honored in his county. DAVID WEBSTER, one of the well-known citizens of Archer Township, was born October 3, 1836, in Rumley Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, and his life has been wholly spent in Harrison County. His father, John, was born in Maryland in 1809, and while quite young his parents came to Ohio and settled in Rumley Township, Harrison County. Here they purchased a farm of unimproved land, and, by their industry and perseverance, brought it to a high state of productiveness. Six children were born to them, only one of whom is now living, Mrs. George Shiltz. Soon after settling here the father died, leaving his widow with a family of small children, whom she brought up with great credit to herself. In 1856, after battling with the world many years, she was called to rest, and was buried by the side of her husband in Ridge Cemetery. Upon the death of his father, John Webster took up the management of the farm, and remained with his mother, caring for her and making her declining years as pleasant as possible. In 1832 he married Margaret Buchanan, a resident of Rumley Township, who died in 1841, leaving three small children: Maria. David and Sarah. In 1847 Mr. Webster was married to Ann Patton, daughter of Joseph Patton, a resident of Rumley Township, and by this marriage the following named children resulted: John, Joseph, Mary M., Catherine Jane, Matthew, Florence, Robert, Mansfield, Cora and Ira B., all of whom are living except Florence. John Webster was numbered among the Democratic ranks, and, though not active in the pursuit of office, HARRISON COUNTY - 383 still he was a fearless advocate of the principles which seemed to him just. He and his wife were members of the Presbyterian Church at Ridge, in which they were prominent and active workers. In 1876 Mr. Webster died and was buried in the Ridge Cemetery; his widow still survives. David Webster remained at home until the age of thirty-four (1870), when he was married to Susanna Devore, who died February 20, 1875, and was buried at Bethel. Only one child, Clara, was born to their marriage. On April 15, 1884, Mr. Webster was married to Rosella Work, daughter of Alexander Work, who resides in German Township, and to this union there have been children as follows: John, born December 13, 1885; Floyd, born May 6, 1887, and Esta, born July 28, 1888. A Democrat in politics, Mr. Webster still believes in supporting those best fitted for the offices they aspire to. He and his family are members of the Buchanan Chapel at Jewett. Mr. Webster has, by his own efforts, seconded by his wife, attained his present high and desirable position, financially and socially. His farm of 125 acres, is under good cultivation, and is furnished with commodious and substantial buildings. REV. SAMUEL C. KERR, a record of whose parents will be found in the sketch of Thomas H. Kerr, was born on the old homestead in Short Creek Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, September 9, 1838. His early life was spent on the farm and in attending the early school in the traditional old log school-house. In the spring of 1859 he entered the New Hagerstown Academy, and during the winter of 1860-61 he taught school at Feed Springs, being there when Fort Sumter was being fired on. In the fall of the latter year Mr. Kerr entered Washington College, from which he graduated in September, 1864. He then entered the Western Theological Seminary at Allegheny City, Penn., and was graduated therefrom in 1867. He was licensed to preach by the St. Clairsville Presbytery in April, 1867, and was ordained by the same body October 7, 1868. After many years' work in Ohio as pastor at various places, Mr. Kerr, in August, 1889, removed with his family to Princeton, Kas., and he is now pastor of the Princeton and Richmond Churches of Franklin County, that State. On May 11, 1871, Mr. Kerr was united in marriage with Elizabeth N., youngest daughter of Hon. Luther Rowley, of Bowerston, Ohio, and this union has been blessed with three children, the eldest of whom died in infancy. Those living are Mary Agnes and Howard Ickis, aged (1890) thirteen years and nine years, respectively. MRS. SARAH JANE MARKLEY, of Burnley Township, Harrison County, is a daughter of George and Matilda (Hazlitt) Shambaugh, former of whom was a son of George, Sr., and Elizabeth (Brown) Shambaugh. George and Matilda Shambaugh were parents of nine children, namely: Sarah Jane (our subject), Jacob,Isaac, Susanna, George, Mary C., Michael, Andrew and Daniel. Our subject was born in Burnley Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, December 24, 1839, and here grew to womanhood. On October 11, 1864, she married Mathias Markley, who was born April 30, 1830, a son of Daniel and Catherine (Everhart) Markley, and to this union were born children, named as follows: George A., Clara M., Maggie E., John, William, Satie V., Myrtle V., at home; Daisy R., James E., and three unnamed daughters died in infancy. Mrs. Sarah Jane Markley, after her marriage, came to the farm where she now resides, which Mr. Markley had purchased some years before. Mr. Markley had been married, previous to his union with our subject, to Miss Rebecca Stevens, of Short Creek Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, and to this union were born four daughters, as follows: Catherine E., deceased wife of Emery Dutton; Mary E., wife of Jerry Arbaugh, in Carroll County, Ohio; Jane, wife of Levi Shawver, in Carroll County, and Lids A. Roberts. Mr. 384 - HARRISON COUNTY. Markley died October 22, 1887; he was an active member of the Lutheran Church for many years, and was well known to the people of Rumley Township, and highly respected. Mathias Markley was a son of Daniel and Catherine (Everhart) Markley. Daniel Markley was a son of Mathias and Catherine (Arnold) Markley, natives of Glade, Somerset Co., Penn., who migrated to German Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, in 1806, and entered 320 acres of land. To them were born eight children, named as follows: Mathias, John, Joseph, Catherine, Nancy, Susan, Eva and Daniel. Mathias Markley, Sr., resided a number of years in German Township, Harrison County, then removed to Holmes County, same State, where he departed this life about the year 1845. His son Daniel was born in Glade, Somerset County, Penn., in 1796, but grew to manhood in German Township, Harrison Co., Ohio. On September 20, 1823, he entered eighty acres of land in Rumley Township, Harrison County, on Section 15, in the southeast corner. He departed this life in 1842. He was the father of seven children, by name:' David, John, Mathias, Mary, Eva A., Sarah and Elizabeth. August 24, 1889, Mrs. Sarah J. Markley purchased the old homestead where she now resides. She has in her possession the original deed given by James Monroe to Daniel Markley for the eighty acres he purchased on Section 15. The deed is drawn up on sheepskin, which is very fine and resembles fine linen paper. Mrs. Markley is an active member of the United Brethren Church at New Rumley. ALBERT BRINDLEY (deceased) was a son of John Brindley, and was born September 5, 1836. His early life was spent in the ordinary pursuits of youth, attending the schools of his district. At the age of twenty, September 16, 1856, he was married to Malinda, daughter of Ivan Baker, who was one of the prominent farmers of Archer Township, Harrison County. After marriage Mr. and Mrs. Brindley located in Freeport Township, Harrison County, where they remained one year, and then moved to Green Township. After a short stay here they proceeded to Archer Township, where they remained twelve years. Here Mr. Brindley died June 24, 1869, and was buried in Bethel Cemetery. The record of the children of Mr. and Mrs. Brindley is as follows: Thomas Franklin was born July 17, 1857; Melancthon Vernon was born July 2, 1858, and May 12, 1887, was married to Edith Press, of Marion County, Kas., and is now a resident of that county and State; Ann Jane (Mrs. Scott Morgan) was born March 5, 1860; Leander Nathaniel was born October 6, 1861, and died August 20, 1862; Ida Sue (Mrs. Louis Barkers) was born April 3, 1863, and Albert Rawson was born July 2, 1868, died April 19, 1869. In politics Mr. Brindley was a Democrat, and in religion a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Shortly after his death the family came to Green Township, where his widow and son, Thomas Franklin, now reside. On November 20, 1884, Thomas Franklin Brindley was married to Maggie E., a daughter of Robert and Catherine Breem, of Freeport Township, Harrison County, and the result of this union is two children, viz. : Lelia Belle, born October 18, 1885, and Albert Vernon, born June 28, 1888. The entire family are highly respected in the township in which they reside, and are consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. SAMUEL PITTENGER. Among the earliest settlers of Archer Township, Harrison County, none were more highly esteemed, or did more to make the township a leading one in Harrison County, than the well-known Pittenger family. Samuel Pittenger, the subject of this sketch, was born August 15, 1830. His father, also named Samuel, was born in Archer Township in 1798. He was married January 10, 1820, to Jane Lemasters, daughter of Isaac Lemasters, a well-known resident of HARRISON COUNTY - 385 the same township, and they immediately settled on the farm on which they ended their days. The land was in a wild state when they purchased it, but by industry and energy they succeeded in making it one of the best farms in that section. Here they raised a family of seven children-five daughters and two sons. Mr. Pittenger was a Whig in politics, and he and his wife were leading members of the Methodist Episcopal Church for many years, their lives being in perfect consonance with their religious convictions. On August 26, 1875, Mr. Pittenger died, and was interred in Bethel Cemetery, beside his wife, who had preceded him to the grave, having died February 14, 1874. Samuel Pittenger, Jr., remained at home, assisting in the farm duties, meanwhile attending the district schools in pursuit of an education. On October 11, 1849, he was married to Antoinette Thompson, daughter of Gabriel Thompson, of Carroll County. They commenced housekeeping on the farm on which Mrs. Pittenger resides, in a small log cabin, in which they remained until they constructed the present commodious and substantial dwelling, which occupies a most pleasant place on the side of one of the beautiful hills which abound in that vicinity. Their family consisted of twelve children: Rev. Albert A., born August 3, 1850, married, November 7, 1882, to Della Buckmaster (he graduated at Scio College in the year 1875, after which he joined the Northern Indiana Conference, in which he still remains a successful Methodist preacher); William H., born February 22, 1852, married September 11, 1873, to Charlotte Lineord; John W., born June 11, 1854, married April 2, 1874, to Emma Reed; Sarah J., born July 19, 1856, married January 7, 1875, to Brice Reed; Amanda M., born November 27, 1858, married February 14, 1878, to William D. Stahl; Martha E., born June 20, 1863, married February 9, 1881, to David Walton; Mary E., born October 20, 1865; Harvey E., born January 17, 1868, married September 8, 1889, to Emma R. McMannis, who died July 7, 1890, her remains being interred in Bethel Cemetery; Belinda E., born April 4, 1870; Ida M., born April 13, 1872, died March 23, 1878; Laura B., born March 2, 1874, died April 8, 1878; Eva E., born August 19, 1876. Mr. Pittenger was a Republican, and freely gave his time and money to assist in the advancement of the principles advocated by that party. He and his wife were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and were the foremost in all benevolent and charitable enterprises. On January 30, 1880, be died, and was buried at Bethel. His widow remains on the farm, and, with the assistance of her children, carries it on in a highly creditable manner. The family are among the progressive and enterprising citizens of Archer Township. DAVID D. MILLER, the subject of this sketch, was born January 30, 1843, in Harrison County, Ohio, near the line between Archer and Stock Townships. His father, R. D. Miller, was, at an early age, married to Jane Curry; he soon after settled in Archer Township, where he reared a family of five children, three of whom are still living. After a happy life of a few short years his wife died, leaving him alone with his family of little ones. That they might receive a mother's care, he was married again, this time to Mrs. Jane Robinson, and removed to North Township. After residing there some time they removed to Gallia County, where they still reside. At eleven years of age David D. Miller left home, determined to win for himself a living and to gain a competency for old age. He early learned the carpenter's trade, and followed it for many years with profit. In February, 1862, he responded to the call of his country for volunteers, enlisting in Company G, Seventy-fourth 0. V. I., and went with his command to Camp Chase, and was then sent to Nashville, Tenn., to join the Army of the Cumberland. He served with distinction through the war, participating in all the battles of his regiment, never flinching from his duty, irrespective of the danger to 386 - HARRISON COUNTY. himself. At the expiration of his time he like many other brave and loyal soldiers, re-enlisted for the remainder of the war. He was mustered out in 1865, when he returned home and took up his trade again. On November 25, 1880 he was married to Martha Easlick, who was one of the descendants of the earliest settlers of the county, and a most estimable woman. In politics Mr. Miller is a Republican, and, although not desiring any office, still works for the interests of his party in every way that is honorable. He and his wife are members of the Ridge Presbyterian Church, and are among the foremost in all works of benevolence and charity. Mr. Miller, by his own unaided efforts, has acquired a splendid farm, which is under excellent cultivation and highly improved. Since early life Mr. Miller has struggled earnestly, bravely and persistently, and his is a life that might well be emulated by the young men of the present day. MICHAEL V. GUNDY is another of the representative self-made agriculturists of North Township, Harrison County, whither he had come in 1856. He was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, March 25, 1822, a son of Benjamin and Mary (Bowers) Gundy, the former a native of Pennsylvania, the latter of Maryland. Peter Gundy, great-grandfather of Michael V., was a native of Switzerland. Joseph Gundy, the grandfather of Michael V. Gundy, was born in Lancaster County, Penn., whence he came to Westmoreland County, same State, and was married to Frances Coffman. To them were born eight children, all now passed away. He and his daughter Magdalena came to Ohio, she being a young maiden nine or ten years old. History states that she was the first white female that came to the Conotton Valley. Their conveyance was a single horse, which they rode alternately. After remaining here about six months, they returned to their home in Pennsylvania, and soon after moved to Ohio with the family. He was reared in the faith of what is known as the Mennonites, and was a minister of that denomination; but after he came to Ohio he preached for the United Brethren in Christ This pioneer couple both died in the year 1822, and side by side they sleep in the Conotton Cemetery. Benjamin Gundy came to Ohio with his parents when ten or twelve years of age. The country was then infested with all manner of wild animals, bears being numerous. He and his father killed one on 'a Sunday morning; they had two dogs, and they ran it on a plum sapling, near where the Conotton Station now stands. The grandfather, having a good rifle, shot it dead. He was a farmer throughout life, and for five years carried on milling. Mr. Gundy was married to Miss Mary Bowers, daughter of Barnhart and Mary Bowers, and they then settled near Strasburg, Tuscarawas County, where all their children, numbering twelve, were born, as follows: John, now in Wood County, Ohio; Joseph and William (both deceased, but their widows are still living); Catharine, Mrs. Daniel Weyandt, in Monroe Township, Harrison County; David and Jacob, also in Wood County, Ohio; Michael V., whose name appears at the opening of this sketch; Mary, Mrs. William Johnston, is living in the village of Conotton, where Mr. Johnston is engaged in the mercantile business; Christiana died when eighteen years old, and three died in infancy. The mother died in 1829, aged thirty-eight years, leaving nine children, all young, and the father, with these children, moved back to Harrison County, where they all grew up to womanhood and manhood. The children found homes with the uncles and aunts on father's and mother's sides: all lived within a radius of three miles. Benjamin Gandy was married three times, but no children were born to the latter. He died near Uhrichsville, Tuscarawas Co., Ohio, in 1871, aged seventy-six years, and was interred in the Conotton Cemetery. Politically, he was a Whig, and he was a prominent citizen of Monroe Township, often holding the office of school director and that of township trustee. In his religious con- HARRISON COUNTY - 387 victions he was a member of the United Brethren in Christ. In the old home, near Bowers-ton, preaching and prayer-meetings were held in an early day. Michael V. Gundy, the subject proper of this sketch, was seven years old when his mother died; he and his sister Mary (now Mrs. Johnston) were taken to their uncle, Joseph Nafkser, near the village of Conotton, where they were kindly cared for, until their father was married the second time, when they were then taken home, with two other sisters, who were also living with relatives. These three girls, and the subject of this narrative, remained with their father until arriving at maturity. Some of the other boys would be at home, alternately, because the farm contained only eighty acres. Our subject received his education at the common schools and the academy at New Hagerstown, after which he followed teaching for some fourteen or fifteen terms. In 1848 he was married to Miss Christiana Overholt, and then moved to Wood County, Ohio, where they remained eighteen months, after which they returned to Harrison County, and in 1856 they came to their present farm in North Township. He received license to exhort, in 1861, and at the city of Marietta, Ohio, in 1867, he joined the Muskingum Annual Conference of the United Brethren in Christ. In 1880 he was ordained to elder's orders at the annual conference held at Conotton, and has been an indefatigable local preacher ever since. In 1872-73, he traveled Coshocton Circuit, and he has disseminated the gospel (while local) for a long time, without money and without price. He traveled Crooked Run Circuit in 1890. This he did by the earnest request of his Conference. Eight children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Gundy, viz. : Frances Jane, married to Mr. Jesse Forsythe, Jr., of Uhrichsville, Ohio; John Larence, deceased; Benjamin Franklin, in North Township, Harrison County; Martha Eldora, at home; Joseph Overholt, deceased; Martin Albert, James Edward, and Mary Lillias, at home, Politically Mr. Gundy was originally a Republican, but for the past eight years has been a Prohibitionist; has been township assessor, trustee and school director for many years. In church matters he has held nearly all the offices except presiding elder and bishop. His farm, containing 208 acres of well-improved land, is situated about two miles from Conotton, and the improvements thereon are all his own making. In 1858 fire destroyed the barn with all its contents; including three horses, wagons, grain, farming implements, etc. Mr. Gundy's success in life is due entirely to his economy, individual efforts, and the blessing of an all-wise Providence, who is the Giver of every good and perfect gift. C. W. SAMPSON. Charles Sampson, of Claughter, Ireland, was born about the year 1730. He was a land owner, foreman of the grand jury, etc. He married in the family of Lord Blaney, having one son, John, and several daughters, John Sampson came to this country, residing for a while in New York City, and in 1827 he removed to Harrison County, Ohio, where he died April 28, 1841. Francis Sampson, son of the preceding, was born in County Tyrone, Ireland, in September, 1804, and was married in New York, August 30, 1827, to Margaret Evans, a native of Wales. They came with their parents to Ohio in 1827, settling in Stock Township, Harrison County, on the farm which is still in the family's possession. They were active members in the Methodist Episcopal Church. He died March 15, 1870, and his widow November 9, 1884. William Sampson, the well-known Irish exile, was of the same family as the above. Francis Sampson was the father of six children, of whom John G., born July 4, 1828, was married February 14, 1850, to Miss Elizabeth Birney (resided some years in Stock Township, then moved to Missouri. where he was actively engaged in the nursery business; thence went to Kansas, where he engaged in farming and fruit raising; during the excitement at Wichita, he moved thither and engaged in the real estate 388 - HARRISON COUNTY. business; he served actively during the Civil War); William E., born March 20, 1833, was married October 25, 1866, to Miss Matilda Welch (he is now residing on the old homestead farm); Charles W., born March 12, 1836, received a practical business education, and spent his boyhood days on the home farm. In October, 1862, he enlisted in the First Ohio Volunteer Sharpshooters, who held the honorable position of headquarter guards for Gene. Grant, Sherman and Rosecrans, guarding headquarters, wagon trains, ammunition, rations, etc. He served until the close of the war in 1865, and was married May 21, 1867, to Miss Rachel A. Paulson, daughter of Jehu and Elizabeth (Cox). Paulson, natives of Maryland, who came to Ohio in 1802. After his marriage Mr. Sampson settled on the old homestead, where he remained several years, then moved to Jefferson County, whence he returned to Harrison County, where he now resides. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and are the parents of three children: Lester P., Frank L. and Gretta E. Archibald J. Sampson, United States consul, Paso del Norte, Mexico, was born near Cadiz, Ohio, June 21, 1839, of Welsh-Irish parentage. He was reared on the farm, and received his early education in the log-house county school, subsequently attending the New Hagerstown Academy, and later entering the Mt. Union College, meanwhile teaching several terms in county schools; he graduated on his twenty-second birthday. The Civil War having then broken out, he volunteered in the army, and served at the front for a year, when he was elected superintendent of the union schools at Uhrichsville, Ohio. After serving in that capacity for a year he declined a re-election, and again entered the army as private, serving until the close of the war, rising through the various grades to that of captain, which last promotion was awarded him for " brave and meritorious services in battle." For years, even when in camp as a soldier, .he had pursued the study of the law, and, on his return home, having passed the requisite examination, he was admitted to practice, at Mt. Vernon, Ohio, on his twenty-fifth birthday. He was subsequently graduated at the Cleveland Law School, and, in 1865, located in the practice of the law at Sedalia, Mo. While living at Sedalia, he served as county superintendent of schools, as attorney for the State board of education for the Fifth Congressional District, and as city and county attorney. In 1872 he declined a unanimous nomination for representative to the State Legislature, but accepted that of presidential elector for the Fifth Congressional District. In 1872 he declined the appointment of United States consul to Palestine, to which he had been nominated and confirmed. In 1873 he removed to Colorado, and located at Canon City, resuming the practice of law; served one term as county attorney, and, in 1876 was nominated and elected attorney-general of Colorado, receiving one of the largest majorities on the ticket. He filled this office with great credit to himself, and with the strong commendation of the people. Mr. Sampson has been for many years a prominent and popular campaign speaker, having accepted invitations from a number of State central committees other than his own, and, during the last presidential election, from the national Republican committee, speaking in five different States, and always being in demand in his own State. Early in President Harrison's administration he was nominated United States consul to Paso del Norte, Mexico, where he now resides. This is the most important United States consulate in Mexico, as is shown by its records, and also by the Mexican record of exports from that country. In the short time which he has filled the position he has learned to read and speak the Spanish language, and is making a most efficient and popular consul. Gen. Sampson has been very active in the Loyal Legion and G. A. R., having served as judge-advocate two terms in his department, as delegate to the national encampments, and aide-de-camp on the staffs of the last six national commanders-in-chief. He HARRISON COUNTY - 389 is also an active Knight Templar Mason, member of the A. 0. U. W., Knights of Honor, and other organizations, having held prominent offices in all. He is an active member of the Methodist Church, and has made quite a reputation as a Sunday-school superintendent. He has acquired prominence in literary circles through various lectures which he has delivered upon " Music of the War," " Music and Musicians," " Lincoln " and other subjects, and also as a writer for various journals and magazines. A local authority says of him: "Gen. Sampson is a gentleman of affable manner and high moral character. As a lawyer he has deservedly attained high standing in the profession; as an advocate and orator he has few equals in Colorado; as a political speaker he is possessed in a high degree of the power of swaying, entertaining and convincing an audience, which is the supreme gift and art of the true orator. If his life and health be spared he has undoubtedly before him many years of usefulness and honor in his adopted State." He has recently received from Mt. Union College the degree of LL. D., being the eighth title so honored by that institution in thirty-two years, while he is the first of 710 graduates of the college to receive this degree, all showing the conservative course of the college, hence making the honor so much greater. Gen. Sampson married, in 1866, Kate Turner, daughter of Judge A. C. Turner, of Cadiz, Ohio. She was universally loved and honored, no one more so in the city of Denver, Colo., her home, where she died December 15, 1886. Three children survive her: Gretta A. (Mrs. A. W. Chamberlin) and Lucie B., of Denver, and Anderson J., of Fort Worth, Tex. One of the pre-eminent and distinguishing traits of character of Gen. Sampson is, and always has been, his constant devotion to home and family, a fact we are glad to be able to record of one so well known in the political and literary world, in this permanent and prominent manner. Frank A. Sampson, born February 6, 1842, was married July 21, 1869, to Mrs. Hattie Lacey, an English lady. He moved to Sedalia, Mo., where he is engaged in the practice of law, also holding positions of honor and trust. MRS. SUSANNA RAMSOUER, Jewett, Harrison County, a daughter of John and Margaret Miller, was born October 11, 1828, in Rumley Township, Harrison County, Ohio, on Section 31, upon a the farm now owned by George Crabs. John Miller, the father of our subject was a son of John Miller; Margaret Lowmiller, the mother of our subject, was a daughter of John and Susanna (Ulerich) Lowmiller. To these parents was born six children, viz. : Mary Ann (deceased), Susanna, our subject; Isabelle, wife of William Manbeck; Elizabeth, wife of Isaac McCloud, of Kansas; Jacob, who resides in Jefferson County, Ohio, and Daniel, deceased. John Miller, the father of this family, died in 1836, aged about thirty-five years. His wife was born in 1805, and died in 1876, having been a very active member of the Lutheran Church for many years. Our subject was reared to womanhood upon the old homestead, and received a common-school education within the walls of the schools of her native township. In May, 1847, she married Thomas W. Ramsouer, a son of John and Catherine H. Ramsouer, who were among the earliest settlers of Rum-ley Township. Thomas W. Ramsouer was born in 1820, in Rumley Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, and died in July, 1880. Soon after his marriage Mr. Ramsouer purchased a farm in Burnley Township, now owned by Carl McGow, and here he and his wife resided for about six years. In 1866 Mr. Ramsouer came to Jewett, and was here employed as an engineer for several years. In 1872 they purchased the hotel property which Mrs. Ramsouer now owns, from which time it has been kept as a thoroughly first-class house for the entertainment of travelers. Since the death of Mr. Ramsouer, his widow has kept on 390 - HARRISON COUNTY. in a quiet way at her old place of business, and has shown by her efficient management that a woman can conduct business in a profitable way, and succeed, if she only possesses the will to do so. Mr. and Mrs. Ramsouer were the parents of nine children, viz. : Josiah A., a conductor on the Topeka & Kansas Railroad; John William, Margaret C. and Sabella J., all three deceased; Harden Miller, a yardmaster at Massillon, Ohio; Daniel D., a conductor on the Pan Handle Railroad; Hester A., wife of William Custer Edwards, in Dennison, Ohio; Lauretta F., still at home, and Susan Maria, wife of Richey Osborn. Mr. Ramsouer was an active member of the Lutheran Church up to his death, and Mrs. Ramsouer has been one of the most influential members of the same denomination since 1842. HARVEY B. LAW, druggist, Deersville, Harrison County, and son of Henry and Eliza (McMillin) Law, was born October 17, 1852, in Monroe Township, Harrison Co. ,Ohio, where his early life was spent, and where he received a common-school education. At the age of sixteen he entered Franklin College, where he attended several terms, and afterward entered the business college of Bryant & Stratton, of Cleveland, Ohio, where he completed the course. He then took a short business trip to California, remaining there three months, when he returned to Ohio and attended the National Normal School, at Lebanon, where he spent two years pursuing a select course. He then accepted a position in the drug business with William A. Bovey, at Uhrichsville, where he remained two years. In 1877 he came to Deersville and commenced business for himself in the line of drugs, which he has continued since. On March 6, 1879, he was married to Mary J., daughter of Dr. R. H. Simmons, of Deersville, and the children born to this union are Henry B., born February 24, 1880; Mary G., born April 6, 1882, and Mabel V., born October 11, 1889. In politics Mr. Law has ever been identified with the Republican party, and, while not seeking office, has always done much for the success of its principles. He and his family are members of the Presbyterian Church, of which he has been treasurer several years. An enterprising citizen, Mr. Law has at all times been identified with the interests of his county and town, and he has freely lent his aid toward the success of any worthy enterprise. JOHN HITCHCOCK, one of the oldest farmers of Franklin Township, Harrison County, was born March 12, 1812, in Cadiz Township, same county. His father, Samuel Hitchcock, was born in 1787. in Maryland. Thomas Hitchcock, father of Samuel, also a native of Maryland, came to Jefferson County, Ohio, about 1792, but eventually settled in Archer Township, Harrison County, in 1800. The early life of Samuel Hitchcock was spent in Maryland and in Jefferson County, Ohio. At the age of thirteen he came, with his parents, to Harrison County, with which he was identified until his death. He, early in life, married Isabelle Moore, who bore him the following named family: Margaret, Jane, Isabelle, Harriet, Maria, Elizabeth, Mary, Martha, John and Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Hitchcock settled in Cadiz Township, Harrison County, where they shared life's joys and sorrows the remainder of their lives. Their experiences were those of the early settler, who was compelled to work day and night, almost, to clear his land, and at the same time wrest a living from the unwilling soil. In politics Mr. Hitchcock was a Democrat, always taking an active interest in the party, and served his county as a commissioner for several years, also as a justice of the peace; he was elected colonel of the home militia. He and his family were members of the Presbyterian Church, of which he was an elder and liberal supporter for many years; a man who, by the force of his business habits, rose from comparative poverty to affluence, he HARRISON COUNTY - 391 was also well known for his honesty and uprightness. By his death, which occurred February 3, 1879, a sad loss befell the entire community. The early life of John Hitchcock was spent in Cadiz Township, Harrison County, in the performance of the various duties, and in the indulgence of the very few pleasures of the farmer boy. On January 8, 1835, he was married to Sarah Kelly, daughter of Hugh and Mary Kelly, of Short Creek Township, Harrison County, and she bore him the following named children: Isabelle (deceased), was married September 24, 1862, to S. M. Birney, and they had two children, John A., practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio, and Mary E., married to A. J. Lever, a Christian preacher, having charge of a congregation near Cleveland, Ohio; all belong to the Christian Church; Johnson (in Washington Township, Harrison County) and Mary and Samuel (twins). In politics Mr. Hitchcock was originally a Whig, but on the organization of the Republican party became at once one of its faithful allies, and under its auspices was for a number of years a justice of the peace. He and family are members of the Christian Church, in which he is an elder, and of which he is one of the liberal and zealous supporters. In 1841 he came to his present residence, and since that time has improved the farm and constructed some of the most serviceable and handsome farm buildings in his township. His landed estate consists of about 600 acres in Harrison County (on which he and his sons carry on a general farming and stock-raising business), also two valuable houses in Uhrichsville, Ohio, and his financial success is due to his own good management and hard work. Mrs. Hitchcock died September 10, 1889. In 1875 Samuel Hitchcock, son of John Hitchcock, was married to Nancy, daughter of John McGill, of Franklin Township, Harrison County, and to this Union were born the following named children: John S., Garfield S., Olga, Mabel and Earnest. Mr. Hitchcock is a Republican, and a member of the Christian Church. He is engaged in the breeding of Poland-China swine, of which he has some of the best in the State of Ohio, and he is recognized as an intelligent and unusually enterprising young man. JOHN CONDO, one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of German Township, Harrison County, and one of the most successful farmers, was born November 22, 1839, on the farm where he now lives, on Section 25, and is a son of Jeremiah and Lydia (Stall) Condo. He received his education at the common schools of German Township, going to school about four months in the winter, and passing his summers on the farm helping his father. He never has left the old farm, but remained true to his parents in their old age. June 11, 1868, he married Miss Mary, a daughter of Michael and Catherine (Flickinger) Harmon, and born August 15, 1838. Michael Harmon is a son of John and Matilda Harmon, natives of Maryland. John Harmon came to Rumley Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, about the time the Condos came to German Township. John was the father of four children, by name, Michael, George, Jacob and Sarah. Michael moved to Tuscarawas County, Ohio, soon after his parents' settlement in Rumley Township, where he bought a farm. He died on the same farm in 1885, and his wife died the same year. They were the parents of ten children, by name: William, Elizabeth, Margaret, John, Jacob, Mahala, Mary, Andrew, Sarah and Malinda, all being born in Tuscarawas County. John Condo and wife are the parents of three children: William H., born March 8, 1869; Jennie B., born May 6, 1872; Charles E., born November 14, 1876; all living at home at date of writing, November 15, 1889. Our subject has made many improvements on the old farm, including a fine barn, 40x60 feet, with basement; he is also one-half owner in a farm of 120 acres, which ranks among the best land in Harrison County. John Condo and his two brothers, 392 - HARRISON COUNTY. Jacob and Jeremiah, work their three farms in company. They keep about 350 fine sheep, and about fifteen fine Clydesdale horses, besides many hogs and cattle. Politically our subject is Democratic, having voted the first time for James Buchanan in 1860. Mr. and Mrs. Condo are both members of the Lutheran Church at Germano, Ohio. JOSEPH HOLMES was born October 24, 1825, in Short Creek Township, Harrison Co. , Ohio, where his youth was spent, on the home farm. He early showed those traits of character and desire for knowledge which afterward made him one of the most intelligent men of his section. He nominally engaged in agriculture, but was interested in other enterprises which engaged his time and attention largely, and in which he was eminently successful. For many years he was one of the chief factors in all progressive movements of his county, and was deeply interested in religious and educational work. From his youth he was a constant attendant of the Dickerson Methodist Episcopal Church (which also his family attended), and was numbered among the strong defenders and liberal supporters. On January 7, 1850, he was married to Mary McConnell, a daughter of John McConnell, a sketch of which family is given elsewhere. Settling on a farm immediately, there they afterward remained. Their children are as follows: George, born January 3, 1851 (was married to Julia McClerie, and became the father of the following named children: Eldora, Ephraham, Bessie May, Mamie and Joseph, the last named being now deceased); John W., born March 16, 1852; Clarissa J., born October 16, 1853, and now Mrs. Clarissa J. Bond; Rezin E., born March 8, 1855; Emma E., born August 18, -1858, and married to James King; Seward L., born January 31, 1861. On November 26, 1889, Joseph Holmes died, and was laid to rest in Dickerson Cemetery. A stanch Republican, be always took a deep interest as well as an active part in the success of his party, his keen insight of human nature rendering him invaluable to his party. WESLEY BROWNING HEARN was born on a farm in Jefferson County, Ohio, October 6, 1840. When nine years of age he moved with his parents to Cadiz, the county seat of Harrison County, and has been a citizen of Cadiz since that time. His ancestors, who on his father's side were English, on his mother's side Scotch, emigrated to America about the year 1765, and his parents were among the first settlers of eastern Ohio. His father, Lancelot Hearn, was born in Baltimore, Md., in 1794, but settled in eastern Ohio in 1815, and engaged in the business of a farmer, a miller, and, in the early years of the State, in the business of the manufacture of woolen goods. His mother, Barbara Sutherland (Urquhart) Hearn, was a daughter of Alexander and Frances (Tucker) Urquhart, the former a native of Scotland, but an American soldier in the Revolutionary War, the latter born in Charleston, W. Va. ; they settled in Harrison County, Ohio, in 1813, locating on a farm three miles south of Cadiz. Wesley B. Hearn, the subject of this sketch, was born, as above stated, on a farm in Jefferson County Ohio, but moved with his parents to Cadiz when nine years of age. Receiving a good common-school education, he entered the office of the Cadiz Sentinel, at the age of fifteen years; but, after learning the printing business, and engaging in its pursuit for a short time in Cadiz, and in a book-printing establishment in Boston, Mass., he turned his attention to school teaching, a profession he followed for a number of years. He bought the office of the Cadiz Republican in April, 1869, and has been engaged in the publication of that paper since that time. He was married in 1868 to Jennie C. Beall, daughter of the late Dr. John Beall, of Cadiz. Mr. Hearn was elected in November, 1889, a member of the House of Representatives of the Sixty-ninth General Assembly of the State of Ohio, for Harrison County. HARRISON COUNTY - 395 ABRAHAM OLIPHANT, who has for many years been one of the leading business men of Deersville, Harrison County, was born April 28, 1841, in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. He spent his youth on the home farm, assisting and sharing in its duties. When of suitable age he entered an apprenticeship at the carpenter's trade, which he followed many years, also adding wagon-making. In 1876 he commenced the undertaking business in Deersville, where by close application to business, as well as honesty in dealing, he established a large and lucrative business. In 1884, not feeling competent to embalm as well as the improvements in that branch of business warranted, he attended a course of lectures at the embalming school of Cincinnati, one of the recognized centers of that branch. He is now probably the only one having a certificate from a leading school as a voucher of his competency. He has embalmed over 300 bodies, and has always met with the most flattering success. In 1890 he purchased the undertaking business of M. M. Knox at Freeport, where he is doing business. He has shown a vast amount of enterprise in his line, and now has the facilities of doing as good work as can be procured in any city. He is a Republican in principle and supports that party; his family are members of the Disciples Church. On January 21, 1857, he was married to Sarah Turner, a daughter of James Turner, of Franklin Township, Harrison County, but she died in 1866, leaving two children: Charles M. and Harvey A. Mr. Oliphant was next married to Sarah Jane Cecil, of Franklin Township, by whom there are no children. Charles M. Oliphant was born November 12, 1857. His education was received at the common schools of his section, and afterward at Bethany College, from which he graduated in 1883, taking the highest honors of his class. Immediately on his graduation he was called to Lock Haven, Penn., where he remained a short time; he then accepted a call to Courtland, remained in charge four years, and then accepted a call to Niles, where he now is Harvey 22 A. Oliphant is a resident of Deersville, where he is engaged in the building trade. He married Maggie Spiker, a resident of the same place. The Oliphant family were natives of Pennsylvania, where Duncan, the father of Abraham, was born. Here his early life was spent, attend-in the common schools, and in the duties that usually fall to the lot of the average boy. While still a resident of Pennsylvania he was married to Sarah Beemer, and they then came to Ohio, and settled in Franklin Township, where they reared the following family: James, Andrew, Elizabeth, John, Samuel, Jane, Mary, Abraham, Alexander, Catherine, George and Eliza. His settlement was in the midst of the wilderness that then was the scene of so much hardship, necessitating much labor to bring it to its present state of cultivation. He was a self-made man, enjoying the esteem of all. In politics he was a Whig, until the organization of the Republican party, when he became united with them. He and his family have long and favorably been known over a large section, and have been among the progressive men where they resided. JOHN SPROULL, farmer, Moorefield Township, Harrison County, is a son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Colwell) Sproull, natives of Ireland, former of whom, a son of Robert Sproull, was born in 1799, and grew to young manhood in his native country. He there married Mary Hastings, and to them was born one son, William, who now resides in Coshocton County; Ohio. In 1819 Thomas immigrated to the United States and came to Harrison County, Ohio, where, during the first three years, be worked for John Conley, of Short Creek Township. In 1823 he purchased the farm our subject now owns, which he paid for by threshing grain in the winter time for every tenth bushel. Wheat at that time was worth only 25 cents per bushel, so he left his wheat with Mr. Conley, of Short Creek Town- 396 - HARRISON COUNTY. ship, till it advanced to 33 cents. He threshed only about ten bushels per day, so, at the end of each week he had earned about $1.50. His wife did not come to Ohio till after the purchase of the farm. Here this faithful couple worked early and late to pay for a home in a free country, but in a few years the wife was called from earth, and a few years thereafter Mr. Sproull married Elizabeth Colwell. This union was blessed with five children, namely: Andrew, residing with our subject; Robert, deceased; John; Hugh and Thomas, both deceased. Mrs. Sproull died February 15, 1882, a member of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Sproull died April 19, 1872,a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. John Sproull, our subject, was born in Moorefield Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, September 23, 1842, in the house where he now resides, and where he grew to manhood. He was married to Miss Amanda White, who was born July 26, 1854, a daughter of Joseph and Sarah (Lee) White, of Nottingham Township, and by this union there are three children, viz. : Elizabeth, Thomas and Allen. Mr. Sproull's. farm contains one hundred acres, situated on Section No. 13, in the northeast corner of Moorefield Township, and is under a high state of cultivation. In politics Mr. Sproull is a Democrat. SAMUEL ADAMS, one of the oldest residents of Green Township, Harrison County, was born in Short Creek Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, December 1, 1809. His father, John Adams, was a native of Ireland, and at the commencement of the present century came with his family to America, soon after his arrival proceeding to Harrison County, Ohio, which he reached in the spring of 1805. Here, in the wilderness, he established a home and reared a family, the several members of which have been among the most highly respected in their section. Their names are as follows: William, James, Samuel, Hannah, Joshua and John, all of whom are now deceased except Samuel. In 1812 the father was called to his reward, and was buried in West Grove Cemetery, in Short Creek Township; the mother died in 1846, and her remains were placed beside those of her husband. In religion they were members of the Society of Friends. Samuel Adams, at the age of sixteen, started out in life for himself, and engaged in farming for several years. At the age of thirty-three he was united in marriage with Sarah, daughter of David Chambers, of Green Township, and by this union there were three children, viz.: Joshua, born August 2, 1842; Rachel, born September 3, 1844, and John, born December 11, 1850, died April 27, 1882. The mother of these children dying February 7, 1851, Mr. Adams, for his second wife, became united in marriage April 2, 1857, with Mary, daughter of James Clark, of Athens Township, Harrison County, and by her he has two children, namely, Clark and Sarah Elizabeth. The family are members of the Presbyterian Church. In politics Mr. Adams has always been an ardent supporter of the Republican party, although never an office seeker. He is truly a self-made man, having commenced life with no capital save a good constitution, willing heart and hands, coupled with energy, perseverance and a determination to succeed. He is now the owner of the finest farm in his section, consisting of 192 acres of land in a high state of cultivation. Clark Adams, his son, has the management of the home place on which he lives. On November 26, 1884, he was married to Dora. daughter of Henry Copeland, of Green Township, and to them have been born three children, viz. : Mary, born October 31, 1885; Wylie, born February 29, 1887, and Leroy, born November 24, 1889. Mr. Adams has always supported the Republican party, and has been school director in his district for a term of years. He is a young man of good native intelligence, which he has fortified with a thorough course of study. He and his father are now the only representatives living in Green Township, of the Adams family, so closely identified with the HARRISON COUNTY - 397 early settlement, development and progress, socially and financially, of Harrison County. ALEXANDER C. DAVIS was born May 8, 1838. His father, Elijah Davis, was born in Washington County, Penn., in 1808, and his early youth was spent at home, assisting in the management of the home place. He acquired, at the common schools, a good general education, which, added to his natural ability, made him one of the successful teachers of his section. At the age of twenty-one years he was married to Sarah Carr, of Washington County, Penn., and soon thereafter he entered the employ of the Government, and for six years gave his attention to the National Pike which was in operation in his vicinity. In 1836 he removed to Morgan County, Ohio, where he purchased a farm, and by industry added to it until it had increased to 180 acres. His family were named as follows: Emeline, Elesine, Nancy, Editha, Elizabeth, Sarah, Rebecca, Alexander C., David, Thomas and Seaborn. Elijah Davis in politics was a Democrat, and he was a member of the Christian Church; his wife was a Congregationalist. In January, 1889, Mr. Davis passed away, and was buried at Ranersville, Morgan County, Ohio, by the side of his wife who had preceded him to the grave in 1882. Our subject spent his early youth at home, and at the age of nineteen began to learn the carriage-maker's trade, which he followed until coming on the farm. At the call for troops Mr. Davis was one of the first to enlist, becoming a member of the First Ohio Cavalry, August 17, 1861. The regiment was sent to Camp Chase immediately, where they remained but a short time, being ordered to Cincinnati. They then were sent to eastern Kentucky, where they were engaged in several skirmishes. They soon returned to Cincinnati, and then moved to Louisville, from which place they were ordered against the rebel raider, Morgan, who was in the vicinity of Bardstown. Then, returning to Louisville, they were taken by boat to Fort Donelson, and finally to Nashville, remaining there some time. The regiment was engaged in the battle of Shiloh, in which Mr. Davis' brother, David, was killed. After the battle of Shiloh the command was sent through by the way of Tuscumbia and Huntsville, Ala., to McMinnville, Tenn., and as they neared Huntsville Gen. McCook was killed by bushwhackers. On arriving at McMinnville the commander receiving a message that Gen. Bragg was in Kentucky, the command then marched through to Louisville, that State, where the army was reorganized and ordered to Perryville, at which place the enemy was ready to give battle. Here Gen. Rosecrans took command, and they marched through by way of Nashville to the battle of Stone River, where Col. Milliken was killed; from there they marched to Tullahoma, and from this place to the battle of Chickamauga, where Lieut. Col. Cupp was killed. They then fell back to Chattanooga, to find that the rebel cavalry had captured their supply trains, and consequently Union cavalry had to be sent back after them. On returning from this raid the command was sent to the battle of Mission Ridge, thence to Knoxville, and from there to a little town in South Carolina. They then returned to Charleston, Tenn., where the regiment re-enlisted and returned to Nashville, Tenn. Our subject being taken sick, he was sent to the hospital, where he remained about three months, and then went to Franklin. Tenn. In a short time thereafter he was discharged, after serving three years and two months, soon returning to his native place, and after a short visit again went to Nashville, where he entered the employ of the Government, working at his old trade. Here he remained about two years, then returned to Ohio, locating at Steubenville, where he spent two years. He was then offered a position in the carriage works situated at Unionport, Ohio, and, accepting, remained there for seven consecutive years. He pursued his calling in Cadiz, also New Comerstown. In 1877 he purchased a farm in Wayne Township, Jefferson County, on which he remained a short time only, 398 - HARRISON COUNTY. selling out and buying the place on which he now resides in Green Township. On November 28, 1872, Mr. Davis was united in marriage with Mattie, daughter of Thomas Carman, a resident of Jefferson County, Ohio, and their children were as follows: Ray, born August 7, 1873, died August 9, 1874; May, born August 7, 1873, died October 15, 1873; Oella, born November 27, 1879. In politics Mr. Davis is one of the strongest supporters of the Republican party, and although his services entitle him to the various positions in the gift of his party, he has always refused to accept any. He and his family are members of the Christian Church at Unionport. MRS. CAROLINE TANNEHILL, a highly respected resident of New Athens Harrison County, was born December 18, 1818. Her father, John Campbell, a farmer by occupation, was a native of Pennsylvania, born of Scotch-Irish descent, and in that State was married to Miss Mary Lyle, daughter of Hon. Aaron and Eleanor Lyle (of whom further mention is made at the close of this sketch). Some time after marriage Mr. Campbell came to Ohio, and settled on a farm in Belmont County, on which he resided until his death, which occurred July 23, 1845, when he was sixty-six years of age; his widow survived him ten years, dying also at the age of sixty-six. He was highly esteemed in the community, and for thirty years had served as justice of the peace; both were devout members of the Presbyterian Church. They were the parents of fifteen children, born in the following order: Eleanor (deceased), Polly (deceased), Margaret (deceased), Elizabeth (deceased), Jane (deceased), Maria (deceased), Lyle, Caroline (Mrs. Tannehill), John (deceased), Amanda (deceased), Ann, Clarissa, Lucinda (deceased), Isabelle, and an infant that died unnamed. Caroline Campbell resided with her parents until she was twenty years of age, when, in April, 1838, she was married to Isaiah Tannehill, a native of Pennsylvania, and a son of James T. and Jane (Marshall) Tannehill. The father of James T. was William T., a native of Scotland, who settled in Trumbull County, Ohio, where James T. was born, and Jane (Marshall) Tannenill's father was Thomas Marshall, who died in Belmont County, Ohio, at the age of ninety-four years. For over forty years James T. Tannehill was an elder in the Crabapple Presbyterian Church, in Belmont County, Ohio. Isaiah Tannehill, an only child, born in 1817, was reared on the home farm, and was educated in the rudiments at the public schools, finishing at the college at New Athens. After his marriage he made his home on the farm in Belmont County, Ohio, but he was not long spared to his young wife, for he passed away July 29, 1843, aged but twenty. six years, six months and three days. Two children blessed the union of Mr. and Mrs. Tannehill, viz. : Mary Jane, born August 15, 1840, and Louisa Ann, born February 15, 1842. Mary Jane Tannehill was married, February 14, 1860, to Dr. William D. Plummer, a native of Westmoreland County, Penn., and a son of William and Sarah Plummer, who were parents of twelve children. William Plummer died in Pennsylvania, and Sarah Plummer near Steubenville, Ohio. The Plummers trace their ancestry to the Mayflower Puritans. Dr. William D. Plummer was educated at New Athens, and finished his medical studies at the Chicago University. He then, at the age of twenty-eight years, entered the service of his country as first assistant surgeon in Yates' Illinois Sharpshooters. His company went to Atlanta, Ga., where the Doctor was seized with camp dysentery, and died July 10, 1864, having been in the service but a few months. One child, Ophelia Lulu, was born to the Doctor and his wife. Mrs. Caroline Tannehill is now making her home with her daughter, Mrs. Plummer, at New Athens, Ohio. The Doctor had been a member of the Presbyterian Church from his eighteenth year, and for a time was an elder. He was a man of large sympathies, one who entered heartily into HARRISON COUNTY - 399 whatever he undertook. Miss Lulu Plummer has for the past five years been connected with the musical department of the college at New Athens (from which she graduated in 1881), teaching vocal music as well as piano and organ. The family is one of the most highly respected in the township, and has a wide circle of friends. Louisa Ann Tannehill was married, May 12, 1864, to Rev. T. P. Dysart, son of John and Maria (Grimes) Dysart, the former a farmer, residing in Belmont County, Ohio, now aged nearly ninety years. Mrs. Dysart, however, lived but a short time after marriage, dying February 3, 1871. Rev. T. P. Dysart was born September 6, 1836, in Belmont County, Ohio, and at the age of seventeen entered Franklin College, New Athens, graduating in September, 1857. He then attended the Theological Seminary of Allegheny, Penn., and was licensed to preach April 10, 1861, by the presbytery of Wheeling. He was the father of two children: John, who graduated from Monmouth College in 1890, and Carrie, who graduated from Lake Erie Seminary, Paynesville, Ohio. Mr. Dysart died at Olathe, Kas., August 23, 1882. To revert to the Lyle family: About 1681, in the time of Charles II., a Scotchman, named John Lyle, on account of religious persecution, sought refuge in Ireland, and settled on a farm in County Antrim. He reared a family of children, one of whom was Robert Lyle, born in 1698. John Lyle, going to pay his rent one day, stood bareheaded in waiting on the steward of his landlord, caught cold and died. This so incensed Robert that he left home with his younger brother, John, in 1741, for America, and landed in New York in the spring of 1742. Having but little money, he purchased a small tract of land in New Jersey, near where New Brunswick now stands. Here John Lyle died, but many of his descendants still live in New Jersey. In 1747, when forty-nine years of age, Robert Lyle married Mary Gilleland, and moved to Northampton County, Penn., where he bought a farm, upon which he resided until his death, which occurred December 9, 1765. He left five sons and five daughters, and of these, one son, Aaron Lyle, with his wife, accompanied by two brothers and their families, removed to Washington County, Penn., in 1784, entering 400 acres of land, and in 1786 Aaron took out a warrant for land lying west of the first entry. Aaron Lyle was born November 17, 1759, and entered the patriot army at sixteen years of age; he also took part in the whisky insurrection in Pennsylvania in 1794. He served in the Pennsylvania Legislature in 1797, 1798, 1799, 1800 and 1801. In 1802 he was elected to fill the place of associate judge, and in 1802, 1804 and 1805 was again elected to the Legislature. In 1806 he was elected county commissioner; his enemies thought he would refuse to serve, but he filled the office from 1806 to 1809. In 1808 he was elected to Congress, and served four terms. In 1782 Aaron Lyle married Eleanor Moore, daughter of John Moore, of Northampton County, Penn., and became the father of ten children. His death took place September 24, 1825, when he was aged sixty-six years. WILLIAM SPICER FOX is one of the most widely known, respected, energetic and prominent farmers of Short Creek Township, Harrison County. He is the son of Charles J. and Esther Fox, and was born September 22, 1839, on the farm where the aged parents now reside. Charles James Fox, the father, was born in Washington City. The grandfather, Josiah Fox, a native England, was a mariner, and in 1790 made his first voyage, which was to Mediterranean ports; and on one of his subsequent voyages he landed in America where he resided one year, returning to England. In 1793 he again came to America and located in Philadelphia, where he was engaged by the Government as navy constructor; was afterward transferred to the Norfolk and Portsmouth Navy Yards, and then to that at Washington. He was married, while in Philadelphia, to Miss Anna Miller, daughter of Peter