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600 - HARRISON COUNTY. Abraham Holmes, father of Wesley A., grew to manhood on the home farm, and was about twenty-one years of age when he left home, to make his own way in the world. He was a mechanic as well as a farmer. In 1836 he was married to Miss Rachel Mansfield, daughter of Thomas Mansfield, of Jefferson County, Ohio, but she died a few years later, leaving two sons, Joseph and William, both now deceased. In 1856 Mr. Holmes married, for his second wife, Miss Phoebe A., daughter of Andrew and Ann Ekey, old settlers of Jefferson County, Ohio; her father is deceased, but her mother is yet living in Jefferson County. Mr. and Mrs. Holmes, after marriage, made their home on the farm in Harrison County, where he died in. May, 1880, at the age of seventy-three years. Politically he was a Republican and a strong Abolitionist au earnest advocate of their principles. Since the death of her husband, Mrs. Holmes has remained on the home place, and is now sixty-four years of age. She has borne two children, viz. : an infant deceased, unnamed, and Wesley A. She is a member, as was her husband, of the Methodist Episcopal Church. WESLEY A. HOLMES was reared on the home farm, receiving a common-school education, and for a time attending the college at Mo. Having completed a course he returned to the farm at the time of his father's death, since which event he has carried on the home place himself. In 1884 he was united in marriage with Miss Minnie, daughter of John and Mary Conwell, of Cadiz, Harrison County, and soon after purchased the place where they now reside, located on the Cadiz and Harrisonville Pike, some four miles from Cadiz and immediately adjoining the home place. Mr. and Mrs. Holmes have one child named Alice, now aged four years. Politically, Mr. Holmes is a Republican. He is one of the progressive farmers of Short Creek Township, and, although but comparatively a young man, is widely and favorably known. His farm embraces some 210 acres of excellent land, and in addition to plain farming he is engaged to some extent in stock-raising. Mrs. Abraham Holmes is a native of Jefferson County, whither her parents had come from Washington County, Penn. , in 1801. Her father, Andrew Ekey, was born in the Keystone State, of Irish extraction. He was married to Ann Howden, also of Irish extraction, and by her had the following named nine children: Andrew and Margaret (deceased), Mary Ann (wife of Benjamin Barkhurst of St. Clairsville, Ohio; Phoebe Ann (Mrs. Holmes); David (deceased); Edward (in Jefferson County, Ohio); John H. (on the home place), James (in Jefferson County), and Wesley (deceased). In 1873 the father passed from earth at the age of eighty-two years; the mother continued to reside at the old home place until death called her to her rest February 5, 1890, when at the age of nearly ninety-one years, she having been born May 1, 1799. They were both members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Phoebe A. Ekey was married in 1856 to Abraham Holmes, and they then made 'their home in Harrison County, as already narrated. In May, 1880, Mr. Holmes died at the age of seventy-three years. He had held, in his lifetime, various offices of trust in his township. He was a member, as is his widow, of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mrs. Holmes now resides at the home place, attending to her household duties, and she is a woman remarkably well preserved. JOHN H. MARTIN. At two periods at least in their existence do the pioneers of every country stand prominent and distinct from other men: First, when, as a sturdy, zealous band, they push far out beyond the limits of civilization and make a home in the primeval forest or on the trackless prairie, enduring the encompassing dangers from wild beasts and the still wilder savages, that they may enjoy a grander liberty and bequeath to their children the many comforts of life denied to themselves; and long years afterward, when that little band has been decimated and thrice decimated by the sickle of the " Grim Reaper," HARRISON COUNTY - 601 who has cut them down, one by one, as they had felled the giants of the forest, they stand mere relics of the past. In the first, strong, vigorous men, they deserve praise for their nobility of purpose and intrepidity; in the second, weakened, withering handfuls of animated dust; bowed beneath the weight of years, their tasks accomplished, they look back from the sunset hills of life on a record replete with useful deeds, and well do they merit homage. Such a man is John H. Martin, the subject of this sketch, who remains one of but four left of the early pioneers of his township. He was born in Lancaster County, Penn., whither his father, Arthur Martin, had come from his native country, Ireland, at some previous date. When John H. was but two years of age, Arthur Martin came with his family to Ohio, settling in the woods of Harrison County, on a piece of land which he had entered. In Pennsylvania he had married Miss Margaret Urey, also a native of that State. Her parents came from Germany to Pennsylvania, and her paternal grandfather, George Urey, was a Revolutionary soldier. It was some three miles west of Cadiz where the Martins made their home, and here, in 1826, the husband and father departed this life, aged fifty-five years. His faithful widow survived him till 1856, when, at the advanced age of eighty-three years, she followed to the grave. She was the mother of five children, who were named as follows: Ann (now deceased), Mary (wife of Washington Ourant, in Cadiz Township), Edward (deceased), John and George (in Cadiz Township). John Martin remained at home until twenty-five years of age, receiving such meager educational advantages as were to be had at the primitive log school-house, having some three miles to walk through the woods. In 1840 he married Harriet, daughter of Samuel and Isabella (Moore) Hitchcock, born in Harrison County, Ohio, November 6, 1819. Her parents had also been early comers to the county, setting foot within its borders in 1808, and entering a piece of wild land on which they remained the balance of their lives. The mother died February 24, 1851, aged sixty-three years, and the father February 7, 1879, aged ninety-one years. They were the parents of ten children, all of whom have joined the silent majority, save the following named two: John Hitchcock, in Franklin Township, and Mrs. Martin. After their marriage, for some six years, Mr. and Mrs. Martin lived in Nottingham Township, Harrison County, and in 1846 they came to their present home in Cadiz Township. To them ten children have been born, viz. : Albert (in Jay County, Ind.), Margaret and Samuel (at home), Edward and John (in Cadiz Township), George (at home), Belle (Mrs. John F. Mehollin, in Cadiz Township), Jane (Mrs. John Jamison, of Cadiz), James (in Athens Township), and Mary (Mrs. Joseph D. Clark, in Colorado). Politically Mr. Martin is a Republican, having but once in his life cast any other ballot. He has never been an office seeker, and has never held office. He and his wife have been members of the Cadiz Presbyterian Church forty years. In the War of the Rebellion Mr. Martin was represented by his eldest son, who served his country two years, or until broken down by sickness, when he was honorably discharged. Mr. and Mrs. Martin, hale and hearty, and well preserved for their time of life, remain on the old home farm surrounded by their children, and patiently awaiting the summons to their long home. [Since the above sketch was prepared for publication, John H. Martin has departed this life.] JOHN A. PITTIS, farmer and dealer in produce, Nottingham Township, Harrison County, is a son of George Pittis, who died August 4, 1890, and Sarah (Arnold) Pittis. He was born August 15, 1845, on the farm where he now resides, where he grew to manhood, and received a practical business education at the common schools. On May 2, 1864, he entered the Union Army, in Company D, One Hundred and Seventieth 0. V. I., and was honorably discharged September 10, 1864. His 602 - HARRISON COUNTY. regiment was detailed to do picket duty at Washington, D. C., till July 4, 1864, when it was placed in the front ranks, and engaged in several battles and skirmishes. On January 7, 1869, John A. Pittis married Miss Annie E. Moore, who was born February 23, 1851, in Wheeling, W. Va., a daughter of Andrew and Sarah (McCormick) Moore, and by this union there have been five children, viz.: Clarence C., born March 8, 1871, died December 6, 1871; George A., born October 6, 1872, resides at home; Mary L., born July 17, 1875, at home; Lamphier S., born August 30, 1880; and Catherine L., born March 8, 1885. The farm of Mr. Pittis contains 167 acres, and for several years he has been engaged quite extensively in the buying and shipping of produce. Politically, he is a Republican, and has held several offices of trust in Nottingham Township; he is a very active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. HENRY MILLER, breeder of Clydesdale horses, etc., German Township, Harrison County, is a son of Daniel and Susannah (Lowmiller) Miller, and was born August 27, 1824, on the farm where he now lives. ,Daniel Miller was a son of John, a native of Frederick County, Md., who came in 1806 to Rumley Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, where he purchased land of the Government, and at the time of his death, in 1836, he was owner of 215 acres of land. When he came to Rumley Township he had to cut the road through the woods to get to his premises, and had to camp out while he built his cabin. He was the father of nine children, viz. : David, John, Jacob, Joseph, Catherine, Hannah, Polly and Sarah. Daniel Miller was born in Frederick County, Md., in 1788, and in 1806 came with his parents to Ohio, where he shared all the hardships his father encountered in clearing land and making a home. In 1817 he married Miss Susannah Lowmiller, a daughter of John and Catherine (Long) Lowmiller. She was born in Dauphin County, Penn., in 1796, and her parents came to Harrison County in 1800; she instill living, now aged ninety-five years. Daniel Miller, after his marriage, settled in German Township, Harrison County, where he bought 100 acres of land for $1,500, borrowing the money of his father and father-in-law; afterward he bought 160 acres in the same township, and 160 acres in Rumley Township. He afterward sold his land in Rumley Township, and bought 73 acres in German Township, Harrison County; then bought 145 acres where John Miller at present lives, and twelve acres adjoining, where his widow now lives. Daniel Miller and his wife were the parents of children named as follows: Catherine, Elizabeth, Sarah, John, Henry, Susannah, Rebecca, Margaret, Abigail and Eliza J. The father died in 1854. Henry Miller received a common-school education in German Township, and has always lived on the farm where he was born. On May 20, 1856, he married Miss E. W. Gault, who was born February 28, 1831, a daughter of John and Nancy (McKinsey) Gault, who came to Harrison County, Ohio, in 1839. Mr. Miller is a great lover of fine horses, always endeavoring to get the best that can be found, and has made several trips to Canada, to Kentucky, and through the western States, in search of fine blooded stock; he pays special attention to Clydesdales, although he breeds some trotting stock, of the Mambrino, Patchin and Log blood, and he has thirty of these noble animals on his farm at the present time. He is also a considerable breeder of fine sheep, of which he has a flock of 175. His farm contains 338 acres of fine farming land, and he is the owner also of eighty acres of timber land in Michigan. Politically Mr. Miller is a Democrat, in which party he has always served faithfully. His father and grandfather were Democrats, also his brother, John Miller, and five of his sisters married Democrats. He has had several offices of trust tendered him by his party, but has always declined them, choosing rather to look HARRISON COUNTY - 605 after his farm and business. Mr. Miller has had several serious accidents in his life, chiefly caused by his horses, and once he was shot through the hip accidentally by his brother John; but he recovered from them all, and now at the age of sixty-six years he is hale and hearty, attending to his affairs just as in his younger days. In September, 1862, during the War of the Rebellion, Mr. Miller was drafted into the army. JOHN W. SCOTT FAMILY. The first of the Scott family of whom we have any knowledge was the grandfather (Timothy Scott) of the deceased John W. Scott, formerly of Cadiz, Ohio, an Englishman who spent his entire life in his native land. At the age of eighty-five years he desired to come to America to purchase a plantation, but on account of his advanced years changed his plans and remained at his old home, where, when a man of ninety-five, still hale and hearty, he accidentally drove off a bridge and was killed. James Scott, who was by occupation a clock and watch maker, was born at Sowerby Bridge, in Yorkshire, England. He married Miss Howarth, in England, where she died, leaving three children, viz. : John W., William and Eliza. The bereaved husband, with the children, came to America in 1816, first going to York (now Toronto), Canada, then to New York (United States), and after walking all the distance, carrying his youngest child, he settled in Cadiz, Ohio, in 1819, being the first watch and clock maker to come to Harrison County. James married, for his second wife, Harriet Arnold, and to this union there were born four children, viz. : Dr. Daniel (deceased); James, in Akron, Ohio; Thomas, in Texas, and Mary (Mrs. McMasters), in Mount Pleasant, Ohio. Upon the death of the father the care of the family fell on John W. At one time, while attending to his duty as deputy sheriff, he was attacked by a madman, then temporarily confined in the jail, and only by the use of the large keys he held in his hand did he escape death. He took up the occupation of his father, and started a repair shop on the ground which is now occupied by the county buildings, it being almost in front of the sheriff's residence to-day. The shop was once robbed by the notorious and daring thief, Dan Winchell, who was afterward sent to the penitentiary. He was so much feared by the early settlers that many persons paid him $2.50 each per annum to insure their property from his depredations. A few years later John W. was appointed postmaster. In 1839 John W. Scott married Miss Jane Pittis, daughter of Robert Pittis, of Harrison County. The Pittis family came to Harrison County from the Isle of Wight, among the pioneers, and settled in the vicinity of Deersville, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Scott shared life's joys and sorrows until death claimed him, October 8, 1886. The following from a local paper, printed at the time of his funeral, shows the esteem in which he was held: It is our sad duty to chronicle the death of this exemplary citizen and noble man. It came not after pain and physical suffering—not after slow, wasting disease; of weary days and sleepless nights—but suddenly, without one premonitory symptom, at the close of one of the loveliest autumn days, his spirit winged its flight, and his eyes opened to all the beauties of the Celestial Land, where there are no withered` leaves to testify of the dying year, and no hoar frosts to indicate the chilling cold of winter. Last Friday, the 8th, Dr. Scott was in his usual health, and in good spirits. After supper, at about half past five o'clock, he passed out to the rear porch of his residence, and while standing there, perhaps watching the evening shadows gather o'er the landscape at the north, the summons came, and he fell—the Reaper had come—and life no longer animated his body. Dr. Scott was seventy-five years of age, Sunday, the day of his funeral, being the anniversary of his birth. Dr. Scott was one of those calm, self-possessed men, always thoughtful, and whose judgment always commanded respect. He was a thoroughly honest man, and was congenial and companionable. As a citizen he was the soul of truth and honor. As a business man his word was as good as a written bond. Possessing the kindest of hearts, social in disposition, he attracted friends, and always retained them. He was a devoted adherent to the Disciples Church, and firmly persuaded of the truth of its doctrines, but he was no bigot, and that church having no place of worship here, he joined heartily in the worship of other churches of the town, but more particularly with the Methodists. A good man is gone, and not only the immediate friends, but the whole community, have sustained a great loss. His remains now rest in the Cadiz Cemetery, within the finest vault in Harrison County, is 606 - HARRISON COUNTY. erected by his family to his memory. Mr. Scott having gained a knowledge of dentistry, practiced for a number of years, and thus it was he received the title of " Dr.," as by such he was known by many. To Mr. and Mrs. John W. Scott were born the following children• Mary, who died at the age of twelve years; James and Albert, who died when quite young; Julia, wife of Dr. George W. Woodbourne, of Uhrichsville, Ohio; Cyrus M., in Arkansas City, Kas., who for four years held the position of Government scout in various Indian troubles, and is now engaged in stock dealing; Robert P., in Baltimore, inventor and manufacturer, having invented a great number of valuable implements; Lanphear H., in Newark, N. J., an attorney and manufacturer; Charles S., on the old homestead, engaged in the jewelry business with his brother, Thomas A. The mother, with the two sons last mentioned, remains at the old homestead. Of the sons, Cyrus M. married Miss Maggie Gardner, and two children were born; Thomas married Miss Susie Pittis, daughter of George Pittis, of Scio, Ohio. In mechanical ability and tendencies the mantle of the father seems to have fallen upon the sons, each possessing inventive genius to a marked degree, and almost every evening Charles S. (or " Nip," as he is often called) can be found in his private workshop, industriously at work upon some mechanical device. In the summer of 1885 Charles S. and Robert took an extended tour through Europe on bicycles for pleasure and recreation. All in all, the Scott family in Harrison County, from its pioneer days, has ranked among its best known people. A. B. DUNLAP, who is among the valued and trusted residents of Freeport, Harrison County, and occupies an enviable position, was born December 6, 1846, in Athens Township, Harrison Co., Ohio. His youth was spent in the duties of farm life, and he followed agricultural pursuits until 1882. On October 21, 1873, he was married to Sarah, daughter of Asa Miller, and, settling on a farm immediately after marriage, he remained in Athens Township three and one-half years; then removed to Washington Township, where he remained about three years, when he came to Freeport Township, and finally settled in the village of Freeport, where he has since made his home. Since his residence here he has engaged in various enterprises, among which may be mentioned brick and tile manufacturing and operating a planing-mill, now owned by S. C. Kelly. Since selling his mill business, he has engaged in contracting for and constructing buildings in Freeport and vicinity. During the winter of 1890 he purchased the general store carried on by V. M. Reaves, which he still conducts, in partnership with W. M. Grey. He is a Democrat in politics, but has been honored by an election as land appraiser in a Republican township. His children are named Emma, Charles C. and Lucille, and he and his family are members of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Dunlap has a large circle of friends and acquaintances throughout the country, and is popular with all. His fortune has been entirely of his own making, and he can congratulate himself on the reputation he has attained. ROBERT WOOD. the well-known cabinetmaker, furniture dealer and undertaker; has been one of the leading citizens of Cadiz for the past three decades. He was born in Dutchess County, N. Y., in 1824, a son of John and Sarah (Thompson) Wood, both natives of. Lancashire, England. John Wood came to the shores of America about the year 821, bringing his wife and those of his children who were born in the mother country, and settled in New York, where he became a manufacturer of woolen goods, and later a commercial traveler; he died in Stamford, Vt., where his wife had preceded him to the grave. They were parents of four children, of whom one died in England, one son is living in Connecticut, HARRISON COUNTY - 607 another in Maine, and the fourth, Robert (the subject of this sketch), resides in Ohio. Robert Wood moved from New York to Wheeling, W. Va., in 1839, and thence, in 1842, to Toronto, Upper Canada (now Ontario), where he learned cabinet-making, spending three years in that country. From there he went, in 1845, to England, where he finished learning his trade, and at the end of a year he proceeded to Australia, but remained there only eleven weeks, returning to England by way of Africa, working a passage. After some time he recrossed the Atlantic to the land of his birth. Thus for eight years did Mr. Wood gratify his natural desire for travel and adventure, meeting with many interesting incidents, and encountering no few hardships. On his return to the United States, he located at Westport, Conn., one year, then in Bridgeport, same State, two years, and after various other changes, he finally settled, in 1861, in Cadiz, Ohio, where he has since made his home, and in 1865 embarked in his present prosperous business. In England, in 1846 (some two years before his return home), Mr. Wood was married to Miss Ann Owens, who bore him two children: Frederick, who died in infancy in England, and William T., a grocer, in Cadiz, born in England. The family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church; Mr. Wood is a member of the F. & A. M., and in politics is a Republican. His present home is the oldest house in the town, and has been kept in repair and greatly improved by his own labor. JAMES WILLIAM COFFLAND, of New Athens, Harrison County, was born in Belmont, Ohio, April 17, 829, and is a son of Launcelot C., who was born in Old Virginia. James Coffland, the grandfather of our subject, and who was of English descent, moved from Loudoun County, Va., to Washington County, Penn., and thence came to Ohio; he was a soldier in the War of 812, and was discharged on account of injuries received while in action. Both grandparents died in Belmont County, Ohio. Launcelot Coffland, who was but a small boy when he was brought to Ohio by his parents, grew to manhood in Belmont County, and was married in Jefferson County to Eliza Becket, daughter of William and Elizabeth Becket. Mr. and Mrs. Coffland were the parents of children, as follows: James W., our subject; Elisabeth E., Mrs. James Webster, living near Monmouth, Ill. ; John M., in Montana; Sarah Jane, deceased; Mary Katherine, at Martin's Ferry, Belmont County, Ohio; Samuel M., in Bridgeport, Ohio; Selanine, deceased; George W., in Iowa; Erasmus B., deceased, and Martin, near Alecto, Ill. The father died near Monmouth, Ill., in 1869, aged sixty-eight years, and the mother in Belmont County, Ohio, April 19, 1868, at the ago of sixty-six years. James W. Coffland resided on the home farm until March 26, 1850, when he married Ann Varner, daughter of John and Arena Varner. This lady lived some thirteen years after marriage, and in 1863, at the age of thirty-two years, she passed to the grave, leaving six children, viz. : Eliza Ellen, Mrs. James Lucas, of Belmont County, Ohio; Susan I. ; Charles Wesley, in Iowa; Francis A., in New Athens, Ohio; Emma, Mrs. John Coffland, of Belmont County, Ohio, and John H., who died when aged four months. In February, 1866, Mr. Coffland chose, for his second wife, Laurinda Latham, daughter of John Latham and a native of Belmont County, Ohio, to which union have been born six children, viz. : John O., Laura O., Fred Latham, Jenkinson W., Lure Blanche (deceased) and Lollie C. The Latham family came to Obio from Virginia. The mother of Mrs. Coffland is deceased, but her father is still living in Belmont County, Ohio. In February, 1865, Mr. Coffland enlisted in Company K, One Hundred and Eighty-sixth O. V. I., and served about seven months. In the fall of the same year he opened a general store at New Castle, Ohio, and two years later moved to Hunter, where he remained seven years; in 608 - HARRISON COUNTY. 1875 he came to Burr's Mills, and in 1884 to New Athens, where, in partnership with his son, he carried on a mercantile business until September, 1888, when, selling out, he embarked in cigar manufacturing, which he is still carrying on, near his residence. His house is nicely situated on the main thoroughfare, and is one of the finest in the place; he erected it in 1887, and his shop he built in 1888. Politically Mr. Coffland is a Republican, and while in Belmont County he was treasurer of Goshen Township five years; for four years he has been mayor of New Athens, and was assessor of the precinct one year. He is a Freemason, but has not affiliated since his residence in Harrison County; with his wife and two of his children he is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Francis A. Coilland, son of James W. Coffland, was born in Belmont County, Ohio, April 16, 1856. His early life was passed near Burr's Mills, Ohio, where he was educated, and in 1882 he came to New Athens, where, from June of that year until September, 1884, he was engaged in clerking in the general store of S. M. Bentley, in the same room where his own business is now being conducted. In September, 1884, his father came, and together they purchased Mr. Bentley's stock, and together went into a partnership, which lasted till 1888, since when Mr. Coffland has been alone. His stock in trade consists of groceries, dry goods, notions, shoes, fancy articles, etc., and he carries a complete assortment. On October 1, 1889, he took charge of the post-office, having been appointed in September under Harrison, and this office he conducts in connection with his other business. On February 13, 1884, at Bridgeport, Ohio, Mr. Coffland was united in marriage with Mollie F. Pangle, daughter of Henry and Eliza (Powell) Pangle, and a native of Burr's Mill, Ohio. This union has been blessed with two children: Carl Bentley, born May 30, 1885, and Dora Dean, born December 15, 1886. Mr. Coffland is a member of Cadiz Lodge, F. & A. M., and politically he is a Republican. He is one of the popular young men of New Athens, and is widely and favorably known throughout the township. JOHN L. BAKER. Among the earliest settlers of Harrison County were the well-known Baker family. The father of the father of the family of that name now in Harrison County was a native of Pennsylvania, and in early life was married to Margaret Buchanan. They lived on their home place until their eldest son, John, was born; then, thinking to improve their financial condition, they removed to Ohio, in 1802, settling in Green Township, Harrison County, where they entered 160 acres of choice land. At this time the country was all wild woodland, and they had to cut a road through the forest, part of the way to their new home. Deer and ,bears as well as many other kinds of wild game were plentiful, and Indians were still in the neighborhood. At one time a party of them, while passing Mr. Baker's place on their way to the Ohio River, called in and had dinner under his hospitable roof. The nearest mill was six miles distant, and that was but a primitive horse-mill. All domestic necessaries had to be brought from a distance, and for some time Mr. Baker carried his salt from the Ohio River on horseback. Here, with a log cabin for their dwelling, they toiled, and after a life spent in good deeds, passed from earth to their reward. Mr. Baker and his wife were prominent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and were among its most ardent supporters. Church was held at John Baker's home for several years before they had any church built, and he was the first leader and the first steward, which offices he held until his death. Then Rezin Baker (his son) was appointed steward in his stead, which office he held till his death, and one hour before he died he settled up the financial business of the fiscal year. In politics he was a Republican, and always found in the front ranks of his party's advisers. He died in 1849, and was buried in Bethel Cemetery; his wife died in 1829, and was HARRISON COUNTY - 609 also buried in Bethel Cemetery. Their family consisted of seven children, named as follows: Delilah (who died in infancy), John, George, Betsy, Rezin, Samuel, and William (who died when an infant). Rezin Baker, one of the above-named children, was born November 10, 1810, and on the paternal farm he remained until he was of age. His early youth was spent in the ordinary way, and he early began to develop those faculties which secured for him the respect and esteem of all. He was married February 13, 1835, to Sarah, daughter of Thomas Thompson, a resident of Cadiz Township, Harrison County, and they then settled on the home place, where he remained caring for his parents until, having reached the fullness of their life, they passed away. He then succeeded to the estate, which he continued to improve until before his death it had reached an excellent condition, The following children blessed the union of Rezin and Sarah Baker, viz. : John L., born November 20, 1836; Thomas J., born January 9, 838; Weston, born November 17, 1841; one that died when aged twenty-two months, and Elijah W., born January 4, 1847. In politics a Republican, he never allowed party feeling to control his judgment. On May 26, 1876, he passed from earth, and was laid to rest in the church yard at Bethel. His widow still survives, and although now at the advanced age of eighty-three years still attends to her house duties. DANIEL WEYANDT is one of the oldest and best known citizens of Monroe Township, Harrison County, his native place, where he was born in a log cabin—the mansion of the pioneers—September 21, 1819, and is a son of John and Magdaline (Warner) Weyandt. His parents being early settlers, his boyhood days were spent amidst such scenes as fall to the lot of the pioneer boys, and during the privations necessary to overcome those obstacles which stood in the way of progress and civilization, making him self- reliant and strong, both physically and mentally. The primitive log school-house, chinked and daubed with clay, with its rude desks and benches, furnished but meager facilities for an education; it was, nevertheless, an excellent moral training school, and many a man unites with our subject in looking back with pleasure to the time when, barefooted and clothed in their rough home-made clothing, they walked miles to attend one of these schools. Thus Daniel Weyandt grew to manhood. He learned of his father the shoemaker's trade, and this has held his attention since. On May 2, 1844, he married Catherine Gumly, who was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, November 8, 1818, and following their marriage they located on the present farm in Harrison County and began farming, Mr. Weyandt also working at his trade. On May 13, 1864, Mr. Weyandt enlisted as a member of Company B, One Hundred and Seventieth, O. N. G., serving with his regiment in its campaigns and marches, and at the expiration of his term of enlistment was honorably discharged. He served as musician, and was a fifer in the regimental band. He is now a member of R. M. Lyon Post, G. A. R., at Bowerston. Eight children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Weyandt, six of whom still survive, viz. : Mary M., Mrs. John Kothe, of Dennison, Ohio; William, dealer in boots and shoes, Bowerston, Ohio; Adaline; Charlotte, Mrs. T. A. Newell, of Bowerston; Daniel D., a traveling salesman, and Catherine L., Mrs. Peter Thompson, of Dennison, Ohio. Mr. Weyandt is a Republican, and cast his first vote for William Henry Harrison in the famous " log cabin campaign of 1840." Locally he has served as township assessor and treasurer. EDWIN McMASTERS STANTON. The city of Steubenville, Jefferson Co., Ohio, has the distinguished honor of claiming this eminent jurist and statesman as one of her native-born sons; and so intimately was he at one time associated, both professionally 610 - HARRISON COUNTY. and socially, with Harrison County, that the memory of him, whose name during the darkest days of the great Rebellion, was as " familiar as household words," appropriately finds place in this COMMEMORATIVE RECORD. Mr. Stanton was born December 19, 1814, and died at Washington, D. C., December 24, 1869. His father, who was a physician, died while Edwin was a child. After serving three years as clerk in a book store, our subject entered Kenyon College in 1831, but left in 1833 to study law. In 1836 he was admitted to the bar and, the same year, he commenced the practice of his profession in Cadiz, Ohio, forming a co-partnership with Hon. Chauncey Dewey, under the firm name of Dewey & Stanton, which continued until 1842, when the firm was dissolved. In 1837 he was elected prosecuting attorney. During his stay in Cadiz Mr. Stanton lived (as did also his mother and two sisters), at the Dewey homestead, where he was married. From 1842 to 1845 he was Ohio Supreme Court reporter, preparing Vols. XI, XII and XIII Ohio Reports, his residence being at Steubenville. In 1848 he removed to Pittsburgh, Penn., and, in 1857, on account of his large business, in the United States Supreme Court, he established himself in Washington. During 1857-58 he was in California, attending to important land cases for the Government. On December 20, 1860, he was appointed successor to Jeremiah S. Black, as attorney-general. Politically Mr. Stanton was originally a Democrat of the Jackson school, and, until Van Buren's defeat, in the Baltimore convention of 1844, took an active part in the political affairs of his locality. He was an anti-slavery man, but his hostility to that institution was qualified by his view of the obligations imposed by the Federal Constitution. He had held no public offices prior to entering President Buchanan's cabinet, except those above enumerated—prosecuting attorney for one year in HarrisoCounty, and reporter of the Ohio Supreme Court for three years—being wholly devoted to his profession. President Lincoln called Mr. Stanton to the head of the War Department on the retirement of Simon Cameron, January 15, 1862, which event marked the beginning of a vigorous military policy. A few days before the President's death Secretary Stanton tendered his resignation, because his task was completed, but was persuaded by Mr. Lincoln to remain. After the assassination of Lincoln a serious controversy arose between the new President, Andrew Johnson, and the Republican party, and Mr. Stanton took sides against the former on the subject of reconstruction. On August 5, 1867, the President demanded his (Mr. Stanton's) resignation, but he refused to give up his office before the next meeting of Congress. On August 12 he was suspended by the President, but, on January 13, 1868, he was restored by the action of the Senate, and he resumed his office. On February 21, 1868, the President informed the Senate that he had removed Secretary Stanton, and designated a secretary ad interim. Mr: Stanton refused to surrender the office pending the action of the Senate on the President's message; the Senate, the same day, resolved that the President had not the power to remove the Secretary, and Mr. Stanton, thus sustained by the Senate, refused to surrender the office. The impeachment of the President followed, and, on May 26, the vote of the Senate being, " guilty," 35; " not guilty," 19, he was acquitted—two-thirds not having voted for his conviction. After Mr. Stanton's retirement from office he resumed practice of law, and, December 20, 1869, he was appointed by President Grant a justice of the Supreme Court, which was, forthwith, confirmed by the Senate. Four days later he expired. The value of Mr. Stanton's services to the country during the Civil War can not be overestimated. His energy, inflexible integrity, systematized industry, his comprehensive view of the situation in its military, political and international aspects, and many other qualities, made him at once the stay of the President and the hope of the Nation. HARRISON COUNTY - 611 REV. J. M. JAMIESON, D. D., was born July 30, 1831, in Westmoreland County, Penn., and is a son of John Jamieson, who was born August 12, 1807, in Newville, in the same State. The grandfather of our subject was John Jamieson, who was born near Glasgow, Scotland, of which country his father, the Rev. John Jamieson, great-grandfather of our subject, was also a native, having been born in 1747, and was educated at St. Andrews University, from which he was graduated with high honors. Soon after his graduation be entered upon the study of theology with the Rev. John Brown, at Haddington, and was later licensed and ordained by the presbytery. In early life he was married to Sarah Gibbs, and was soon on the way to America, arriving here in the autumn of 1783. After his arrival he was settled as pastor of the Big Spring Congregation at Newville, Penn. His family consisted of five children—four daughters and one son. On October 11, 1793, he was installed as pastor of Hannahstown, and its connections in the present counties of Westmoreland and Indiana, Penn. He subsequently was appointed, by his presbytery, instructor in theology, and received, as students, Alexander Porter, Alexander McCoy and David Prowfitt. In 1800 he published an account of the disputes of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Synod and himself, relative to their doctrines. He remained in active ministry until his death, which occurred July 1, 1821, of paralysis, and his remains were laid to rest at Crete, Indiana Co., Penn. His wife survived him until her ninety-first year, when she too passed away, and was buried at Ebenezer, Penn. His son, John, received his education at Newburg, Penn., mostly under the instruction of his father. Early in life he engaged in teaching, which vocation he followed nearly all the time until his death. Soon after attaining his majority he was united in marriage to Martha Mitchell, and they settled in Newburg, where they remained a short time. Their family were John, Jesse Mitchell and Jane. Soon after the birth of her youngest child, Mrs. Jamieson died, leaving the children to the care of the father; she was buried at Newburg. In politics Mr. Jamieson was a Whig, and an earnest and conscientious supporter of that party. In religious matters, like his ancestors, be was a member of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, in whose welfare and success he took a deep and unceasing interest. His death occurred in 1852, and his remains were buried at Ebenezer, Indiana Co., Penn. At the death of his mother, John, the father of our subject, entered the family of his grandfather, where he, like his parent before him, received that instruction from his grandfather which rendered his after life one of pleasure and profit to him. When he had finished his preparatory work, he entered the leading academy in Indiana County, Penn. ; then engaged in teaching, a profession he followed with marked success for many years. On October 13, 1830, he was united in marriage to Ellen McCune, who was born December 27, 1800. They settled in Fairfield, Westmoreland Co., Penn., where they remained some time, and then removed to Blairsville, where Mr. Jamieson died, the father of the following named children: J. M., born July 80, 1831; David M., born September 21, 1833; Lucina Jane, born October 25, 1835; Margaretta, born December 29, 837; Martha E., born July 27, 1840; John, born May 26, 1842; Isabella Ann, born October 8, 1844; Robert R., born August 19, 1846. He, too, was a strong and earnest supporter of the Whig party, and was an earnest worker in its ranks. A member of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, he entered fully into the work of that denomination, and was numbered among its leading and enterprising members. On September 8, 1852, while on plane No. 6, of the Portage Railroad, the cable which drew the cars broke, and he was struck by the descending car and instantly killed. His remains were laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery at Blairsville, followed thither by a large cortege of people, who sincerely mourned his 612 - HARRISON COUNTY. untimely and tragic end. Mrs. Jamieson married, for her second husband, Hugh Anderson, of Beaver, Penn., with whom she lived until his death, which occurred about eight years after their union. Her third marriage was with Matthew McClain, of Wellsville, Ohio. Her death came peacefully on December 2, 1887, and she was buried at Wellsville. Rev. Jesse M. Jamieson, D. D., another son of John, and brother of the above, was educated at Jefferson College, and soon after his graduation went to India as a missionary, where he remained about twenty-five years, when he re turned to the United States, and, now, more than an octogenarian, he lives in Monmouth, Ill., where, after a life spent in well-doing, he is only awaiting the summons home. REV. J. M. JAMIESON, D. D., our subject, received his education at Westminster College, in Lawrence County, Penn., where he graduated in June, 1856. He then entered the United Presbyterian Theological Seminary, at Allegheny, Penn., from which he graduated in 1860. In April, 1850, he was licensed to preach, by the United Presbytery, of Allegheny, Penn., and May 1, 1860, was ordained by the presbytery of Steubenville. On May 20, 1860, he was installed as pastor of Piney Fork Congregation, Jefferson County, Ohio, in which pastorate he remained until the fall of 1887, when he demitted his charge. This long settlement of nearly thirty years was one of great peace and prosperity. While filling his duties as pastor, he was, in 1873, elected professor of Latin, Greek, logic, and psychology in Hopedale Normal College, a chair he held throughout his connection with the institute. In 1885 he was chosen president of the college, the duties of which position he so well and conscientiously discharges as to merit the confidence and full respect of the patrons and friends of that institution. He has always been a close friend of the institution, and has done much for its welfare. His published works are " A Sermon on Slavery " (in 1860), and a " Sermon on Regeneration " (April, 1870). On October 5, 1853, he married Miss Mary Jane McCartney, a daughter of the late John Y. McCartney, of Clarksburg, Penn., a merchant; he was a worthy Christian man, liberal with his means, with which he was abundantly blessed; he lived and died in the United Presbyterian faith. Mrs. Jamieson was born May 21, 1834. For a short time after settlement Dr. and Mrs. Jamieson resided in Bloomfield, Jefferson Co., Ohio, and then removed to Hopedale, Harrison Co., Ohio, where they remained until 1886, when they took up their residence on their present farm, in Green Township, Harrison County. These places of residence are within the hounds of Piney Fork Congregation. Their children are Sarah Ellen, born July 13, 1854, and married October 17, 1875, to John Hamilton, of Steubenville, Ohio; Mary Jane, born March 5, 1857, still at home; Martha E., born July 13, 1860, died December 5, 1863; John Y., born August 16, 1862, and is now employed in the Agricultural Department, Washington, D. C. ; Jesse M., born August 18, 1864, graduated at Hopedale Normal College in 1885, and at the United Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Allegheny, Penn., in 1888, and is pastor of the Second United Presbyterian Church of Youngstown, Ohio; Margaretta, born March 10, 1867, died August 6, 1868; Amanda E., born April 6, 1869, graduated at Hopedale Normal College in 1889; Thomas L., born November 20, 1871; and David G., born July 20, 1875. In 1888, in recognition of his valuable services, as well as his scholarly attainments, the college, with which Dr. Jamieson has so long been connected, conferred upon him the degree of D. D. For the past sixteen years Dr. Jamieson has been an active member of the board of directors of the United Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Allegheny, Penn. The family rank among the best educated in the county, and are well and prominently known, both in social, religious and educational circles. Dr. Jamieson has now retired to his beautiful home, which is situated one mile east of Hopedale, there to spend the remaining days of his useful life. HARRISON COUNTY - 615 JOHN E. FORD, one of the most enterprising farmers and live-stock growers of Nottingham Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, was born in April, about the year 1832, on the farm which he now owns and on which he still resides. Lewis Ford, his father, was a son of John Ford, who early came from Redstone, Washington Co., Penn., and entered the farm in Nottingham Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, now owned by his grandson Lewis, brother of the subject of this sketch. Here he erected a log cabin, and spent his life in clearing his land. His son Lewis, father of John E., was born in Washington County, Penn., in 1794, and came to Harrison County, Ohio, with his father, whom he aided in clearing off the homestead. When a young man he entered the farm of 160 acres on Section 5, in Nottingham Township, now owned by our subject. He married Miss Rebecca Dodd, who was born about 1795, and, this union was blessed with seven children: Slemons, deceased; William, deceased; Lewis, occupant of the old homestead; Emily, deceased; Piety A., deceased; Ruth, deceased, and John E., whose name stands at the head of this sketch. After his marriage, Lewis Ford built a cabin on his land, and in this he resided for some years, when it was replaced by a comfortable residence built of hewed logs. Many years were passed in clearing the timber off the place, but the task was finally accomplished, and one of the finest farms in the county was redeemed from the wilderness. Lewis Ford was also engaged in the mercantile business for a number of years, using one room in his new building for a storeroom. His death took place about the year 1846. For many years he was a member of the Disciples Church, and in politics he was a stanch Republican. John E. Ford was married December 2, 1870, to Miss Viney R. Hudson, who was born June 3, 1843, in Indiana, and to this marriage have been born eight children, in the following order: Smith, December 23, 1871, deceased; Wilbert, March 10, 1873; Mary E., December 33 7, 1874; Clara E., March 4, 1876; Minnie, June 27, 1877, deceased; Elizabeth, May 17, 1878; Lydia F., March 8, 1880 (died June 15, 1880), and James E., August 28, 1881. The mother of this family passed away November 25, 1886, shortly after she had been admitted a member of the Disciples Church. Mr. Ford has always resided on the old home place, and for several years has been extensively engaged in raising stock, which vocation he finds to be agreeable as well as profitable. His present fine residence was erected in 1886, and is one of the handsomest in the county. Mr. Ford, although not an office seeker, is a faithful ally of the Republican party. He stands socially high in his community, and is one of the most enterprising agriculturists in the township. GEORGE WASHINGTON KIRKPATRICK was born March 6, 1831, in Moorefield Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, where he grew to manhood and received a common-school education. On March 12, 1856, he married Miss Mary E. W. Smith, who was born August 3, 1833, a daughter of William and Julia A. (Brown) Smith, natives of Cecil County, Md., who migrated to Belmont County, Ohio, about 1830 and settled at Bridgeport, where Mrs. Kirkpatrick was born. William Smith was born in Maryland in August, 801; his wife was born in Maryland about 1811. They were blessed with ten children, named as follows: Stephen L., of Belmont County, Ohio; Mary E. W., wife of our subject; Lucinda Clark, of Licking County, Ohio; William H., deceased; Robert P., of Taylor County, Iowa; David and Rebecca Myers, both of Licking County, Ohio; Maria Howey, of Columbus, Ohio; Rosanna, deceased, and James 0., of Plain City, Madison Co., Ohio. George W. Kirkpatrick, after his marriage, rented a farm of John Kirkpatrick, on which he remained until 1878, when be moved to his present home, which he had purchased about 1873. This farm contains 135 acres on Section. 616 - HARRISON COUNTY. 5, in the southeast quarter. On this farm he has erected a good dwelling and fine stables, and has otherwise improved it. Mr. Kirkpatrick and wife are parents of eight children, named as follows: Julia A. Kirkpatrick, of Moorefield Township; John and William S., at home; Mary A. Cramley, of Freeport, Ohio; Hannah M., Leonora and Ida F., at home, and Conrad S., deceased. Mr. Kirkpatrick and wife are members of the Nottingham Presbyterian Church. Mr. Kirkpatrick has held many of the township offices and is a Democrat, which party he has served faithfully. He is well known throughout the county, and is highly respected by all who know him. JOHN H. FURNEY. Among the venerable and honored residents of Deersville, Ohio, is the subject of this sketch, who was born November 29, 1820, in Cadiz Township, Harrison Co., Ohio. His father, Frederick Furney, was a native of Germany, born August 28, 1787. Abraham Furney, father of Frederick Furney, together with his family, left his native land in 1798, and came to America. They gradually came westward, and in 1801 arrived in Harrison County, Ohio, and settled on a tract now adjoining the city of Cadiz. Here the family life was not unlike that of the other early settlers, and the story of their hardships and labors would be but a repetition. Here the father remained until his death. His children were John, Abram and Frederick. He was a man of strong convictions and sound judgment, the traces of which can now be seen in his descendants. The first decade of Frederick Furney's life was spent in Germany, where he received all the educational instruction he was destined to have, but, notwithstanding this deprivation, he applied himself earnestly to study, and became one of the well-educated men of his county. He always took a prominent and leading part in the public movements of his time. During the War of 812 he recruited a company of men, and was elected captain. He was a Whig in politics, and took a deep interest in the welfare of his party. October 29, 1812, he was married to Deborah Harris, whose family were among the early settlers of Harrison County. The following named children were born to them: Sophia, September 6, 1813; Susanna, November 3, 1814; Mary Ann, August 6, 1817; John, November 29, 1820; Eliza M., July 6, 1825; Catherine, July 8, 1827, and Alice, July 4, 1829. Mr. Furney died in 1854; his wife survived until June 21, 1873. For several years after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Furney lived in Cadiz Township, but in 1827 removed to Nottingham Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, where they purchased a farm, which still remains in the family. They were industrious, economical and persevering, and succeeded in amassing quite an extensive property. The early life of John H. Furney was spent in Cadiz Township, and afterward in Nottingham Township, where he was early initiated into the hard work of the farmer. His education was received during attendance at the subscription schools, which were the only ones that existed at that time in his neighborhood. In early life he was married to Nancy Johnson, daughter of Ephraim Johnson, of Moorefield, Harrison County. After their marriage they settled in Nottingham Township, where, for many years, they rented a small farm; they then went to Moorefield, where they remained four years, when they purchased a farm in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, where they remained ten years, and then came back to Nottingham Township, Harrison County, and purchased the old home place, which is now in their possession. Their prosperity is entirely due to their own efforts, as they began life with nothing save their own energy and perseverance. In public matters Mr. Furney has always been found among the leading and progressive men. He is a Republican in politics, and has always supported the principles advocated by that party. He has held various offices in his township, among them being that of trustee. He and family are members of the Disciples Church, of HARRISON COUNTY - 617 which, for many years, they have been constant attendants and liberal supporters. Only one child has blessed their marriage, Ephraim J., who now resides in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, where he is a worthy representative of a long and well-known family. ALBERT PITTIS was born April 20, 1841, in Franklin Township, Harrison Co., Ohio. His father, Robert Pittis, was born November 24, 1803, and was married March 11, 1832, to Sarah Hout, who was born October 8, 1808. Their family comprised the following children: Thomas H., born January 8, 1833; Robert D., November 2, 1834; John C., August 29, 1836; Charles E., July 9, 1838; Julia and Albert (twins), born April 20, 1841; Sarah J., January 3, 1844, and Mary A., June 5, 1848. For many years Mr. Pittis was engaged in mercantile business in Deersville, Ohio, where his business qualifications were well known. He was a Republican, and for many years was justice of the peace. In the financial circles of his county he was prominent, being a director in the First National Bank of Cadiz, Ohio. He died June 9, 1869, and was followed by his widow May 22, 1887. They were members of the Presbyterian Church, in which he was an elder for many years. The early life of Albert Pitts was spent in Deersville, Ohio, and vicinity. Here he attended the village schools, and supplemented this training by a course of study at New Athens, Ohio. On August 6, 1863, he was married to Jane K. Birney, daughter of Wesley Birney, of Washington Township, Harrison County, and to this union were born the following children: Hugh A., born March 17, 1866; Belle, March 19, 1868; Wesley E., March 5, 1870; Maggie B., June 14, 1874; M. Olly, February 24, 1881; Horace E., October 24, 1882. On June 20, 1886, Mr. Pittis died, and was buried in Deersville Cemetery. He was among the most intelligent men of his section, and was one of the leaders in his township in political reform. He was an elder in the Presbyterian Church for many years; and was a liberal supporter of all worthy enterprises. Honest, upright and conscientious, he was ever respected and honored. A. W. COLE. Among those who have recently come into Washington Township, Harrison County, none have more prominently identified themselves with its interests, welfare and progression than the gentleman whose name stands at the head of this sketch. He was born in Wayne Township, Jefferson Co., Ohio, July 13, 1846. His father, William, was also a native of Jefferson County, and was born in 1822. Joshua, the father of William, came to Ohio in 800, and entered the land now occupied by his son. In his early life Joshua Cole was married to Sarah Talbert, who bore him the following family: Joseph, Thomas, John, Ezekiel, Mary, Elizabeth and William. He came from Maryland, was identified with the Whig party, and was for many years a member of the Baptist Church. In 1857 he died, having been preceded by his wife in 1830. William Cole has always lived in Jefferson County, where he married Axie, a daughter of Elijah and Martha Cole, also of Jefferson, and immediately settled on the home place, where the following children were born to them: Alexander W., Izina, Abyron, Lycurgus, Nesbit, Viola, Delmar, Etta, Emmeline and Luanca. Mr. Cole is a Republican, and has ever taken an active interest in politics. In religious matters he is a believer in the doctrines of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he has held all the offices, and has done much for the advancement of its cause. He is among the enterprising citizens of Wayne Township and takes a sincere interest in its welfare. A. W. Cole, the eldest son, as has been stated, was born July 13, 1846. His early life was spent at the parental home, where he was engaged in the various duties incident to the pursuit of agriculture, and where he received the education which has been so useful to him. 618 - HARRISON COUNTY. On October 3, 1867, he was married to Eliza J., daughter of Samuel Host, of Stock Township, Harrison County. The young couple resided in Franklin Township for fifteen years, and then purchased their present residence, consisting of 160 acres in Washington Township, and admirably fitted for stock-raising, in which he engages quite extensively. His children were named Clarence P. (deceased), Viola, Oscar, Samuel G. and George O. In his politics Mr. Cole has always been an enthusiastic Republican, and has ever been identified with the leaders in the section in which he has resided, and, although rarely accepting political preferment, still has always rendered efficient aid to the party which advocated his principles. For many years he has represented his party in the county conventions, and has ever discharged his duties with full satisfaction. He has been trustee of his township for several years, and has also served as a member of the board of education for nine years. A. member of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Pleasant Mount, he has brought the same good judgment and energy of action to the discharge of his duties in this relation. He is widely and favorably known to a large number of people, and has, by his conduct, won their confidence and respect. JACOB MINNEY, a wealthy farmer of Wash- ington Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, was born in Lancaster County, Penn., in 1833, and is the youngest of the family of four children born to Henry and Catherine (Speck) Kinney. In 1842 this family came to Ohio and first located in Belmont County, but a year later came to Harrison County, and here Henry Kinney purchased a farm of 240 acres, which he successfully cultivated until his death in 1872, when he was aged seventy-four years, at which time he bequeathed his property to his children. Since coming here, at the age of ten years, Jacob Kinney has passed his life on this farm, with the exception of three years passed in teaching in Tuscarawas County. In 1859 he was united in marriage to Rebecca, daughter of Rev. William Smith, and to this union have been born seven children, of whom four are still living, viz. : Sarah Ann, Margaret Oleita, Jacob Luther and Mercia Melissa. Mr. Kinney is now the owner of a farm comprising 320 acres, and in his vocation as an agriculturist he has met with unvarying success. As a member of the Presbyterian Church his life has been such as to command the respect of his fellow-men. Politically he is a Democrat, but is not an office-seeker; nevertheless, for nineteen years, he has ably and satisfactorily filled the position of school director. JAMES COPELAND, one of the oldest and wealthiest farmers of German Township, Harrison County, is a son of Thomas and Nancy (Shepler) Copeland. Thomas Copeland was born in Westmoreland County, Penn., in 1795; the father of Thomas was James Copeland, who was a native of Ireland. James Copeland, the elder, came to Jefferson County, Ohio, in 1800, and permanently settled on 160 acres of land, which some years before he had entered in Wayne Township. He was the father of ten children, named Thomas, James, Susan, Samuel, Mary, Jennie, Joseph, Nancy, John and Iba. Thomas Copeland worked on the farm for his father till 1814, when he married, and bought a farm in Green Township, Harrison Co., Ohio. At his death, in 1879, he was the owner of several hundred acres of fine land. His children were twelve in number, and named Christina, Mary, Jacob, Lucinda, James, Samuel, Peter, Joseph L., John M., Henry, Thomas F. and George. James Copeland, our subject, was born September 4, 1823, received a practical business education in Green Township. and spent his boyhood days on the farm with his parents. March 19, 1846, he married Miss Margaret Gutshall, a daughter of Daniel and Mary (Hosplehorn) Gutshall, who came to German Township, Harrison County, in 1800, and who served HARRISON COUNTY - 619 in the War of 1812. James Copeland, after his marriage, bought the farm he now owns, comprising 276 acres of the best land in German Township, and he is numbered among the best stock-growers and farmers in Harrison County. To Mr. and Mrs. Copeland have been born thirteen children, viz. : Mary M., Thomas D., Nancy J., Elizabeth A., Christina L. Rebecca S., Sarah S., James A., Emma A., Adeline and Evaline (twins, both deceased), Laura B. and Samantha M. Mr. Copeland enjoys the full confidence of his neighbors, and has held the office of constable for six years, and school director for twenty-four years, of which twenty-one years were consecutive. JOSEPH BARCLAY, a farmer of Notting- ham Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, was born on the old Barclay homestead, in the township named, September 3, 1846. His father, David Barclay, was born in County Derry, Ireland, May 8, 1790, and on September 26, 1822, married Miss Elizabeth Kissick, who was born in the same county, March 17, 1801. In their native country there were born to David and his wife two children: James and William, both now deceased. In 1826 these parents came to America, landing in Baltimore, whence they went to Pittsburgh, Penn., where David passed two years at work in an iron foundry. From Pittsburgh the family came to Nottingham Township, and for six months resided in a log cabin on the farm now owned by Salathiel Kennedy. David then purchased the farm of 160 acres on Section 14, Range 6, Nottingham Township, on which his son John now resides, and here he ended his days, April 9, 1876, his wife going before on January 9, 1871. To David and Elizabeth Barclay, after coming to America, were born eight children, named as follows: Barbara Love, of Nottingham Township; Eleanor McAdams, of Moorefield Township; David, of Allegheny County, Penn.; John, of Nottingham Township; Joseph, whose name heads this sketch; Elizabeth Easter, of Moore field Township; Ann Lee, of Jefferson County, Ohio, and Jane, who died in childhood. For many years the parents of these children were devout members of the United Presbyterian Church, in the faith of which they died. In politics David Barclay was a Whig until the organization of the Republican party, to which he ever after gave his allegiance, and under its auspices served several years as trustee of Nottingham Township. Joseph Barclay, the subject of this sketch, was reared to the arduous duties of a husbandman on the home farm, and was educated in the township schools. April 30, 1872, die married Miss Sarah Scott, who was born in Athens Township, Harrison co., Ohio, December 28, 1846, and is a daughter of Thomas and Sarah (Hogg) Scott. To this felicitous union have been born two sons, only one of whom, however, lives to gladden the hearts of the parents, David F., born May 30, 1873. Orra W. T., the younger, was born October 9, 1877, but died at an early age. After marriage Mr. Barclay lived on the farm of his brother John, in Nottingham Township, until 1877, when he purchased that which he now owns, comprising eighty acres, on Section 21, in the same township, and on which he erected a fine dwelling-house in 1885. Politically Mr. Barclay is a Republican, has held the office of township clerk seven years, and in 1889 was elected township trustee. He is a man of unblemished integrity, and is highly esteemed by his fellow-citizens. Although not a member, he is a regular attendant at the Nottingham Presbyterian Church, in which Mrs. Barclay is a communicant. A. M. GEORGE. Among those who have of late come to Harrison County, although representatives of old families that have been identified with the history, growth and prosperity of eastern Ohio (though not of Harrison), none have taken a livelier interest in the development of his section than he who is the subject of this brief biography. He was 620 - HARRISON COUNTY. born in Guernsey County, July 26, 1847. His father, Isaac George, was born in Jefferson County, March 10, 1806, near Steubenville. John George, father of Isaac, was born in Maryland, where the family had been agriculturists for many generations, and there reared his family, consisting of the following children: Harriet, Isaac, Jonah, Fanny, Mary, Nathan, Maria and Rebecca. About 1800 John George came to Jefferson County, Ohio, where, in company with others, he entered a tract of land. This, with the help of his family, he cleared, and he enjoyed the benefit thereof until his death. Isaac George remained in Jefferson County till he was twenty-two years of age, when he married Mary Perviance, of the same county. They soon proceeded to Guernsey County, where they purchased a farm. Of their children the first born died unnamed; the others were Jonah, Amos, Mary, Elizabeth, Elvira and Andrew M. Mrs. George died in 1856, and Mr. George married for his second wife Nancy Hooper, who bore him two children: Wesley and Hattie. In his politics he was at first an enthusiastic Whig, and took an active part in the party's movements, but upon the organization of the Republican party he united with it, and still supports it. He and family are of the Methodist Episcopal faith, to which society they have belonged for many years. Mr. George has occupied many of the offices in the church, such as steward and class leader. A. M. George early showed extraordinary mental ability, which was cultivated to the full extent of the common schools, which, owing to the excellent supervision of the school board, were exceptionally good. At the age of eighteen he entered the teacher's profession, which he followed for several years in his own district and in other counties with unvarying success. His health failing, he was compelled to abandon his work and to engage in farming, since which time he has wonderfully improved physically. September 7, 1874, he was married to Maggie A. Birney, daughter of Wesley Birney. Wesley Birney was born in Green Township, Harrison County, where he grew to manhood and married Margaret McCullough, who bore him the following children: Belle, Lizzie, Hugh A., Jane, Maggie A., James and Martha. Politically he was a Democrat; in religion he was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church from early life. Mr. and Mrs. George, after their marriage, resided in Guernsey County two years, and then moved to their present residence of 172 acres, about one mile from Tippecanoe, Washington Township, Harrison County. He is a Republican, and has always taken an active interest in the welfare of the party. He and his family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Tippecanoe. His children were as follows: Gatha B., Amos E., Mary M., Mattie, Hattie, Maggie M., Birney and Bessie—all living but Mattie, who died when quite young. GEORGE W. BETHEL, one of the representatives of his family now resident of Freeport, Harrison County, was born February 21, 1833, in Belmont County, Ohio. His father, John Thornton Bethel, was born in Virginia, February 11, 1802, of which State Edward, father of John T., was also a native. Edward Bethel, in his youth, received the advantages of a liberal education, and for many years was a leading educator in his native State. His children were James, Katherine, Simpson, William, Henry, Thompson and John T. Like nearly all the educated Virginians at that time Mr. Bethel was a Democrat, and was energetic in the advancement of the party's welfare. In 1813 he came to Ohio and entered a farm in Belmont County, where he remained until his death. John T. Bethel spent his youth on the farm, and learned the principles of agriculture. September 14, 1824, he was married to Mary Jackson Billingsby, a native of Virginia, and a relative of Gen. Jackson. Their children were Lorinda, Vitura, Celestine, Melinda, Ruth, George W., Mary Ann, Rebecca and John T. After his marriage John Bethel resided in Belmont County three years, and then came to HARRISON COUNTY - 621 Harrison County, where the family have since resided. He at first located in Moorefield Township, remaining six or seven years, when he purchased a farm in Freeport Township, to which he removed, and where he remained until his death. His life was one made up of bard work and economy, and by the assistance of his helpmeet he succeeded in his financial life to an excellent degree. He was thoroughly Democratic in his principles, and while not an active man in the seeking of office, still took a prominent part in the advancement of the interests of his party. August. 15, 1870, Mrs. Bethel died, and March 1, 1877, her husband followed her. They now quietly sleep in the cemetery at Pleasant Hill. He was a kind-hearted neighbor, loyal to his friends and just to his opponents. George W. Bethel, since the death of his parents, has had the management of the home place under his care. He and his sisters occupy the family residence, and are among those most highly respected and esteemed. His education is that of the common schools, but he is an indomitable student, and has cultivated his mind far beyond the usual branches. While he votes the Democratic ticket, and firmly believes in its principles, still he is not bigoted or unreasonable in his political beliefs. The home place consists of 175 acres, situated four miles from Freeport. JOHNSON HITCHCOCK, justice of the peace and farmer, of Washington Township, Harrison County, was born in Cadiz Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, in 1838. John Hitchcock, the father of our subject, is now a resident of the county and one of its most successful farmers. He was united in marriage with Sarah Kelley, who became the mother of four children: Isabella, Johnson, Samuel and Mary, of whom three are living, Isabella being deceased. John Hitchcock was born in Cadiz Township, a son of Samuel and Ibby (Moore) Hitchcock, parents of eight children—six daughters and two sons. John Hitchcock began life with no brilliant prospects and with but few educational advantages, but he has made a success, financially, now owning some 600 acres of land, besides other valuable property. He resides in Franklin Township, Harrison County, enjoying in his later days the comforts secured by a long life of hard work, and respected by those who know him; his wife died in 1889, aged seventy-seven years. Johnson Hitchcock received a liberal education, and is gifted with a higher intelligence than is ordinarily found in men leading the life of a farmer. He has been three times married: First to Miss Maggie Sproul (daughter of Andrew Sproul), who bore one son, John L., now residing in Kansas; his second marriage was with Elizabeth Edie, daughter of Alexander and Nancy (Barkley) Edie, of Tuscarawas County, Ohio, and to this union five children were born, four of whom are now living: William, Nannie, Mattie and Bertha; all of these children are at home. The second Mrs. Hitchcock died in 1873, and Mr. Hitchcock next married Rebecca Jackson, of Washington County, Penn., a daughter of Joseph Jackson; four children have been born to this union, of whom two are living: Sarah Margaret and Annie Laura. Mr. Hitchcock is a stanch Republican, and was elected justice of the peace of his township in 1888, which position he yet holds. HENRY ERVIN, one of the well-known citizens of Washington Township, Harrison County, was born April 6, 1815,in Short Creek Township, Harrison Co., Ohio. His father, James Ervin, was a native of Maryland, where he met and married Elizabeth Bann, and their children were William, James, John, Henry, Phoebe, Isaac and Nancy. In 1812 James Ervin came to Harrison County, Ohio, and for a short time resided in Short Creek Township, but soon removed to Franklin Township, where he purchased a farm, and where he remained until his death. In politics he was a Democrat, and took quite an active 622 - HARRISON COUNTY. part in the early organization of his party; in religion he was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Short Creek, and was one of its organizers. In 1850, after a long life of usefulness and hard work, he died in his faith; his wife survived him until 1870, when she, too, passed away. Henry Ervin has passed his whole life within the confines of Harrison County, with the welfare and progress of which he has always identified himself. His advantages in attendance at school were exceedingly limited, he having to work on the home place nearly the entire time, but soon after his twenty-first year he began life for himself, working at farming, and by frugality and industry succeeded in saving some money. In 1840 he was married to Elizabeth Watts, of Harrison County, and she became the mother of the following named children: James, John, Mahala, Ann, Margaret H., Sarah J., Isabelle, Thomas and Actia A. This young couple resided at first in Franklin Township, but removed from there and lived on a farm about two miles west of Tippecanoe until 1887, when they came to their present residence. Mr. Ervin has always been an industrious man, and now, at the age of seventy-five, is enjoying the fruits of his toil. He and his family are members of the U. B. Church, and in politics he has always identified himself with the Democratic party, which he has never failed to support. He has always taken a deep interest in progressive movements, and is ever to be found in the front rank of enterprising citizens. MRS. MARY LAFFERTY, a highly respected widow, a resident of Moorefield Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, is a daughter of James and Mary (Brock) Bethel. James Bethel was a son of Edward Bethel, a native of Virginia, who immigrated to Ohio in 1815, and purchased land in Flushing Township, Belmont County. He was father of eight children, by name Henry, Simpson, William, James, Thompson, Annie, Elizabeth and Thornton. James Bethel was born in Virginia, about 1795, there grew to young manhood, and received his education at the common schools. He came to Ohio with his parents in 1815, and here married. He had born to him a family of twelve children, named as follows: Edward, Benjamin, Alfred, Abner, Marion, James S., Sarah, Lucinda, Elizabeth A., Mary, Eliza J. and Quintery, all being deceased excepting Alfred (who resides in Flushing Township, Belmont Co., Ohio), James S. (who is also living in Belmont County), Lucinda (who resides in Kansas) and Mary, our subject. After the marriage of James Bethel he settled in Flushing Township, Belmont County, Ohio, where he passed the remainder of his life. Alfred Bethel was born in Flushing Township, where he grew to manhood and married Miss Margaret McCall, to which union were born eight children, of whom four are yet living, viz.: John A., James O., Jesse B. and Franklin; the deceased are Mary, Jane and two infants. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Bethel are still living in Belmont County, both hale and hearty. Miss Mary Bethel was born April 25, 1826, in Flushing Township, Belmont Co., Ohio, where she grew to womanhood. On August 18, 1844, she was married to Joseph Lafferty, who was born October 26, 1819, a son of Samuel and Margaret (Figley) Lafferty, former of whom was born in Virginia, April 14, 1782, and latter born also in 1782. They were married January 1, 1807, and were blessed with seven children, as follows: Belijah, born October 10, 1807; Jacob, born December 1, 1809; Edward, born March 14, 1812; Jane, the date of whose birth is not on record; Elizabeth, born August 7, 1814; Joseph, born October 26, 1819, and Margaret, born March 15, 1822. Samuel Lafferty came to Ohio soon after his marriage, and settled in Moorefield Township, Harrison County. He worked for William Ramage, to pay for eighty acres of land he had purchased of him. This he afterward sold, and then purchased the farm now owned by Alexander Barger, on Section No. 10, in the southwest quarter, where he HARRISON COUNTY - 625 died about 1862. He was an active member of the Nottingham Presbyterian Church for many years, and was universally beloved and respected. To Joseph Lafferty and his wife were born eight children, as follows: Two that died in infancy, James, Elizabeth, Mary E., Sarah E., Laura L. and George F., all of whom are deceased except Sarah E. and Laura L., who are married and reside with their mother on the old homestead. Joseph Lafferty departed this life March 29, 1886. He was very successful in business, and at his death owned 353 acres of land in Moorefield Township. Politically he was a Democrat, but took no active part in politics. Mrs. Lafferty and her daughters are members of the Rock Hill Baptist Church, of which church Joseph Lafferty had been a member for many years prior to his death. JOSEPH MIKESELL, a retired farmer of Rumley Township, Harrison County, is a son of John Peter and Mary Ann (Lang) Mikesell, natives of Frederick (now Carroll) County, Md. John Peter Mikesell was a son of John, a native of Maryland, his father being a native of Germany, who settled in Maryland in an early day. In 1816 John Peter Mikesell, with his family, came to Rumley Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, making the journey with two horses and a wagon. He entered 160 acres of land, of which he cleared a large part before his death. Where the sheep and cattle now feed, then the bear, panther, deer and other wild animals made their home. On this land John Peter Mikesell built a small log cabin, in which he with his family endured the hardships and privations of a pioneer's life. He was the father of seven children, viz. : Joseph, Andrew, George, Jessie, Daniel, Susanna and Samuel. He was for many years a member of the Lutheran Church, and died July 15, 1846. Joseph Mikesell, our subject, was born in Frederick County, Md., March 25, 1811, and received his education at the only school-house in Rumley Township, which was a small log cabin, furnished with seats made of slabs, with pegs in them for legs. He was reared on the farm, and there he remained until October 22, 1839, when he married Miss Magdaline Hoobler, born February 17, 1821, a daughter of Adam and Elizabeth (Lawyer) Hoobler, who were among the early settlers of Harrison County, Ohio. Mr. Mikesell, after his marriage, bought a farm of ninety-three acres in Rumley Township, remained on it eight years, and then returned to the old homestead, of which he bought a part. In 1864 he moved to Jewett, where he has since lived a retired life. Our subject and wife are parents of one child, Maria, born May 6, 1843, and now the wife of James Aiken, of Jewett, Ohio. Mr. Mikesell has been a member of the Lutheran Church since 1832, and was trustee of the township for eight years. JEREMIAH FOWLER, one of the well-known citizens of Scio, Ohio, was born in Monroe Township, Harrison County, July 10, 1837. Garrett Fowler, father of Jeremiah, was a native of Pennsylvania, was a farmer, and died in Ohio at the age of sixty-flve years; his aged widow, now eighty-seven years old, makes her home on the old farm, in Monroe Township. She bore the maiden name of Han-bah Eagleson, and at the age of fourteen, in 88, was married to Garrett Fowler. She is the mother of twelve children, named as follows: John E., in Columbus, Ohio; Mary, Mrs. Joel Cramblett, of Franklin, Ohio; Thomas, of Monroe Township, Harrison Co., Ohio; Asenath, at home; Richard, at Riverside, Cal. ; Isaiah, in Ainsworth, Brown Co., Neb. ; Jeremiah, our subject; Joseph, of Monroe Township, Harrison Co., Ohio; Clarissa, Mrs. John Spray, of Franklin Township, Harrison County ; Garrett, at Dennison, Tuscarawas Co., Ohio; and two that died young. Jeremiah Fowler remained on the home farm until 1859, when he married Catherine Auld, a native of Franklin Township, Harrison Co., 626 - HARRISON COUNTY. Ohio, and a daughter of Stewart and Sarah (Connell) Auld, pioneers of Harrison County. Stewart Auld was born in Pennsylvania in 1792, and died in Harrison County, Ohio, in September, 1883; Mrs. Auld had died in 1844, when Mrs. Fowler was but a little girl. To Mr. and Mrs. Auld were born ten children, viz. : Nancy, widow of John McGill, of Franklin, Ohio; Elizabeth, wife of Edward Romig, of Tuscarawas County, Ohio; Jemima, widow of Tobias Romig; Margaret, wife of Alexander Wilson, in Washington County, Iowa; Catherine, Mrs. Jeremiah Fowler; Sarah, Mrs. Thomas Guthrie, of Tuscarawas County; Caroline, Mrs. Robert Tennant, residing near Freeport, Ohio; Samuel, of Tuscarawas County; Mary, Mrs. Richard Fowler, of California; and a son that died in infancy. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Fowler settled on a farm in Stock Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, and there their children were horn, in the following order: Sadie H. ; Stewart A., who died when one year old, and Martha and Mary, who died when a few days old. In November, 1876, Mr. Fowler left the farm, and moved to Scio, where he erected his dwelling and added the surrounding improvements. Sadie H., his only surviving child, is now attending Scio College. October 14, 1884, she was married to Lewis F. Englehart, a native of New York City, who now resides in Scio with Mr. Fowler. Politically, Mr. Fowler has always been a Democrat, but has never been an office seeker. He is a Freemason and an Odd Fellow, and, with his wife, is a member of the Baptist Church. The family are well known,and rank high among the citizens of the county. WILLIAM P. BURRELL was born July 28, 1857, in Port Washington, Tuscarawas County, Ohio. His father, Richard T. Burrell, was born in Coshocton County, Ohio, to which his father, Richard T., came at an early date from Virginia, which for many generations had been the home of the family. Richard T. was married to Elizabeth Whelan, whose parents came from the Dutch-Pennsylvania settlements. She was born in 1803 in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, the youngest of seven children. She bore him three children: Benjamin, Melinda and Richard T. In 1844 Mr. Burrell died, and his widow married Col. Wormer, then superintendent of the Ohio Canal; she bore him two children: Eliza and Henry. Richard Burrell, the younger, spent nearly his whole life in Tuscarawas County, where he carried on the saddler's trade, which he had learned there. In 1850 he was married to Jane P., daughter of Israel and Susan Holliday, of 'Freeport, Ohio. His married life was begun in Gilmore, Tuscarawas County, where he remained a short time, and then removed to Port Washington. His children by this marriage are as follows: Henry M., of Ogden, Utah; E. H., of Port Washington, and William P., of Freeport. Mrs. Burrell died in 1863, and was buried at Port Washington. For his second wife Mr. Burrell married Margaret Robinson, by whom he has two children: B. F. and James. Mrs. Margaret Burrell died in 1869, and Mr. Burrell chose for his third wife Angeline Carruthers, a resident of his city. His children by this marriage were Charles, Samuel, John, Hal and Robert. William P. Burrell received the education of the village schools, and in 1875 entered the telegraph office at home to leap the business of operator. Here he remained two years, when he was stationed at New London, on the C., B. & Q. Railroad, remaining with them for some time. He was then engaged by the Pan Handle Railroad Company, with whom he remained until March 26, 1880, when he was engaged by the C., L. & W. Company, to manage its business at Freeport, where he has since attended to the duties of the position. April 6, 1882, he was married to Fannie, daughter of Z. Z. Court-right, and to this union have been born two children: Roxie M. and George R. Since his marriage he has built a large and handsome residence on one of the main streets of the town, where he and his family are enjoying the HARRISON COUNTY - 627 esteem of all. In his politics Mr. Burrell is an uncompromising Republican, and takes an active part both in the work of the party and in its conventions. Ever since the organization of the village he has been a member of the council, and has been repeatedly elected member of the board of education. His family are members of the Presbyterian Church of Freeport. Mr. Burrell is a self-made man, and is an excellent example of what good habits, a faithful attention to business, and loyalty to his employers can accomplish. SAMUEL SHAMBAUGH, a well-known farmer of Rumley Township, Harrison County, is a son of Philip and Catherine (Arbaugh) Shambaugh. Philip Shambaugh was born in Perry County, Penn., February 20, 1809, a son of George and Elizabeth (Brown) Shambaugh. Philip Shambaugh was reared to manhood on the old farm in Rumley Township, and received his education at the subscription schools. February 20, 1833, he married Miss Catherine Arbaugh, born June 24, 1816. Mrs. Shambaugh was a daughter of John and Rosanna Arbaugh, citizens of Rumley Township. To the union of Philip and Catherine were born ten children, as follows: Levi, deceased; Sarah, wife of Jonathan Sawvel, in Jewett; Samuel, our subject; Eliza, wife of James Stewart, a farmer of Rumley Township; Lovina, wife of Kerr McGaw, a farmer of Rumley Township; William, in Kansas; Margaret, wife of W. L. Finnicum, merchant in New Rumley; Rachel, wife of W. F. Grim, farmer in Rumley Township; Hannah, wife of James McAfee, Jr., farmer in Rumley Township; Mary, wife of the late Andrew McAfee. Mrs. Shambaugh, the mother of this family departed this life March 24, 1869. She was a consistent member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church from early life. Mr. Shambaugh is one of the oldest citizens now living in Rumley Township, and is highly respected by all who know him. Since his wife's death he has spent some time traveling through California, and in visiting many places of interest through the Western States. Samuel Shambaugh, our subject, was born April 2, 1840, on the old farm near Jewett, Ohio, where his father first settled. Here he grew to manhood, receiving such an education as the common schools afforded. August 31, 1873, he married Miss Amanda Scott, of Rum-ley Township, born in Jefferson County, Ohio, July 15, 1846, a daughter of Samuel and Eliza (Wheeler) Scott. To this union have been born two children: Scott Monroe, July 19, 1874, and John Arthur, June 26, 1877. After his marriage Mr. Shambaugh remained on the old homestead one year, then bought the west portion of same farm, on which he resided nine years. In 1883 he purchased from his wife's father, the home farm which he and his wife now own, containing 168 acres. Mr. and Mrs. Shambaugh are both active members of the Methodist Episcopal Church of New Rumley. Mrs. Eliza Scott was a daughter of Rev. James and Elisabeth (Cramblet) Wheeler, residents of Smithfield Township, Jefferson Co., Ohio. Having located on the farm which he owned the remainder of his life in 1813, Mr. Wheeler was for many years an honored local minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He died February 23, 1872, aged nearly eighty-eight years, Mrs. Wheeler having departed this life November 19, 1822. THOMAS C. HAYES. The family has its origin in Georgia, where for many generations they had lived. The earliest authentic history of any of its members is that of Edmond Hayes, the grandfather of Thomas C., and the great-uncle of ex-President Hayes. His family consisted of twenty-two children, one of whom, Edmond, the father of Thomas C., with his sister and two brothers, started for the North in a covered wagon, to come to Ohio. Their journey was a difficult one, and only accomplished by cutting their way 628 - HARRISON COUNTY. through forests, fording streams, sleeping in their wagon, and undergoing other hardships. Finally, after a trip of five weeks, they arrived at their destination in Belmont County, where the elder brothers entered a tract of land. Soon after their arrival here the sister became disheartened and returned, but the boys resolved to remain, and accordingly married and settled on their land. On October 28, 1818, Edmond married Berthena Romine, a resident of Belmont County. He brought his bride to his farm, where they spent nearly their whole life in a constant struggle to subdue the forests that encumbered their land. He finally removed to Perry County, Ohio, where he died in 1873. His wife died in 1885. His family were Emily, Hannah, Thomas C., Rebecca Ann (deceased), William, Robert, Nancy Jane, Mary, Phoebe and Eliza. Politically a Democrat, he was a stanch worker in the party, and was trustee and constable for many years. He was a member of the Friends Society, to which his family have belonged for many years. Thomas C. Hayes was born September 19, 1823, in Belmont County, where for many years he remained. His education was received at the subscription schools, which existed in that day, and which were attended when no work could be done at home. Under these circumstances, however, he obtained the fundamental principles of the common branches. December 6, 1843, he married Priscilla Hall, a resident of Belmont County. Her father, Stephen Hall, was a resident of North Carolina, to which State his ancestry came from England. When he attained his majority he came to Belmont County, Ohio, where he soon married Mary Bailey, who came to Ohio with her parents in 1806. She was the daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Overman) Bailey, whose family were Jesse, Mary, Ruth and Elizabeth. Mr. Hall was a Whig and a member of the Society of Friends. He died in July, 1862, and was followed by his wife in March, 1865. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Hayes located in Guernsey County, where they remained until 1845, when they came to Freeport, where Mrs. Priscilla Hayes died April 22, 1890, of heart failure, at the age of seventy-one years, one month and twenty-seven days. Mr. Hayes engaged in general farming, and has made a success of life, and now, at the end of a long struggle, is enjoying the fruits of his labor and economy. He is among the oldest and most highly respected residents of their township, and has ever merited the esteem of all. Mr. Hayes has always been an earnest advocate of the principles of the Whig and Republican parties, and has held various public offices. In religion he is, as was his wife, a member of the Friends Society. His children are named Ira L., Jesse R. and George S. LAIRD SINGER, one of the representative citizens and stock-raisers of Short Creek Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, was born July 25, 1840, on the place where he now resides. About 1808 John Singer immigrated from Virginia to Ohio, journeying overland, and they located on a farm in Short Creek Township, built a log cabin and cleared a patch of ground. The country here was then almost an unbroken wilderness,, and he was known as one of those sturdy people who braved the dangers of a frontier life to build up a home. Here among many privations he and his wife resided until their death. Their union has been blessed with seven children, the eldest being named James. He was born in Virginia in 1806, and came with his parents to Ohio, being then but two years of age. He grew up schooled in the privations and disadvantages of the pioneer times, and in those early struggles were developed the industry and economy which characterized his after life. After he attained maturity he became a wagoner. In those early times the pioneers would haul their produce over the mountains to Philadelphia and various other places, and there disposing of it would bring back a load of salt and groceries; and it was in this trade he engaged. He made many trips in HARRISON COUNTY - 629 this capacity, each round trip requiring several weeks. On one of these trips he was taken sick with the small-pox, and lay six weeks at the point of death. He, however, recovered and returned to his home. He was very successful at this business, and, with the proceeds which he had carefully hoarded, he purchased a tract of seventy-five acres near the original homestead, and at once began its improvement. In 1838 he married Miss Tacy Goodwin, a native of Harrison County, born in Short Creek Township. She was a daughter of Jesse Goodwin, one of the early pioneers of Harrison County, and a Quaker. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Singer located on their farm, residing first in a small cabin, which was afterward replaced by a more extensive one, in which they lived until their death. Mrs. Singer died in August, 1872, aged fifty-two years. Mr. Singer died in March, 1880. He had taken an active interest in the advancement and improvement of the country. He was a member of the old Whig party, and then became a Republican. He was recognized as one of the early residents of Harrison County. to whose efforts the present generation owe much for the advantages they now enjoy. Twelve children were born to them, of whom six are now living, our subject being the second in order of birth. The early life of Laird Singer was spent at home in assisting his parents in the support of the family. His education was acquired in the district schools, and he recalls the school-house of logs with the benches of slabs split from logs, and the desk on pegs driven into the wall. The huge fireplace threw out a fierce heat, which, however, was greatly inadequate to cope with the cold which came in through the cracks and crevices between the log walls. November 5, 1862, he enlisted in the United States service, as a member of the Sixth Independent Company Ohio Volunteer Sharpshooters, and was mustered into service at Camp Cleveland December 30, 1862. On March 10, 1863, the company was attached to the Army of the Cumberland, and participated in many of the campaigns of that noble corps, holding the honorable position of headquarter guards under Gens. Rosecrans and Thomas. He was mustered out of service at Nashville, Tenn., July 26, 1865, after which he returned to his home. On November 2, 1871, he married Miss Rachel A. Adams, a native of Harrison County, and a daughter of Samuel and Sarah (Chambers) Adams. After marriage Mr. and Mrs. Singer located on their present place, where they have since resided, and on which they built their present fine residence in 1886. Their union has been blessed by five children: Anna S., Lorena, Willard C., Estella and John L. Mr. Singer devotes much of his attention to the breeding and raising of fine stock, and for many years he was the most extensive breeder of Poland-China bogs in this section of the State. Since 1886 he has paid much attention to the raising and breeding of the Dickinson Merino sheep, and at present has as fine a flock of thoroughbreds as is in the State. He makes a specialty of this, and enjoys a reputation second to none, as a breeder of this justly celebrated class. His farm consists of 130 acres of finely improved land, and the broad, fertile fields give evidence of a careful husbandry. Mrs. Singer and her daughters are members of the Short Creek Presbyterian Church, and Mr. Singer is, politically, a Republican. SAMUEL B. PORTER, one of the leading agriculturists of Green Township, Harrison County, is a native of the county, born in Athens Township, October 8, 1843. Samuel Porter, his grandfather, was a native of the Keystone State, where he learned the saddler's trade, which he followed through life. In 1804 he came with his family to Harrison County, Ohio, settling in Cadiz Township, where he passed his life. In politics he was a Democrat, and, on the organization of that party, he took a leading part. David Porter, his son, and father of the subject of this sketch, was born February 5, 1802, in Washington County, Penn., and his early life was 630 - HARRISON COUNTY. spent on the farm and in attending the primitive schools of those days. He was married to Theresa Stone, a resident of Belmont County, Ohio, and after marriage the young couple settled on a farm in Athens Township, Harrison County, on which they resided until their deaths. Mrs. Porter died in 1859, and lies buried in Crab Apple Cemetery, in Belmont County; Mr. Porter died December 22, 1885, and was laid to rest in the cemetery at Cadiz. They, as are all the family, were closely identified with the Presbyterian Church. In his political convictions Mr. Porter was Democratic, and though often solicited to accept office, be invariably modestly declined, never refusing, however, to lend his services in the interests of his party. To him and his wife were born the following named children: Sarah, John D., Mary, Samuel B., James (who died in infancy), David S. and Theresa Elizabeth. Samuel B. Porter remained on the home farm until he was twenty-one years of age, when he married Margaret Dickerson, a daughter of John and Eliza (McFadden) Dickerson, of Athens Township, Harrison County. The young couple immediately located on a farm in the township just named, where they remained a short time and then removed to Cadiz Township, same county,where they resided ten years, when they came to the farm where they now have their home, in Green Township. The children born to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel B. Porter are named as follows: Mary Belle (now Mrs. Fry Sheplar, in Cadiz Township), Emma Alice, David D., Eliza May, Samuel Augustus and Joseph Emerson. The family are all consistent members of the Presbyterian Church at Cadiz. Politically, Mr. Porter is a Democrat, and is a hard, zealous worker in all things tending to the advancement of his township and county. He has held the office of trustee and various other positions of trust in his township, and has always faithfully discharged the duties of the same. He is the only representative of the Porter family in Green Township. His farm is situated about three miles from Cadiz, and em braces 240 acres of land, under excellent cultivation, and here he engages in general farming, being recognized as one of the most successful in his section. The residence and outbuildings are situated on a prominent place, commanding an extensive view of the surrounding country. CAPTAIN ANDREW SMITH was born in County Tyrone, Ireland, February 10, 1840. His ancestors were Scotch soldiers, who fought at the battle of the Boyne under King William in 1690. Archibald Smith, father of our subject, died in his native land, Ireland, as did also the mother. In 1858 Andrew Smith, then but a boy of eighteen, left the land of his birth, and came to America, and proceeding from his place of landing directly to Harrison County, Ohio, became at once a laborer on a farm. For a full year and a half he received but five and one-half dollars per month. On June 3, 1861, he enlisted in Company I, Thirteenth O. V. I., for a term of three years, and served the entire term of his enlistment, being in active service continuously. He was with the Army of the Cumberland, passing With Buell through Kentucky to Pittsburg Landing, where he participated in the second day's fight. In 1864, receiving a " veteran furlough," he returned to Harrison County, Ohio, and while home married Miss Ann Jane Moore, daughter of Thomas Moore, of Carroll County, Ohio. Soon after he returned to his regiment, the Thirteenth, in which he then held the rank of first lieutenant, but afterward was transferred to the One Hundred and Eightieth Regiment, O. V. I., and was promoted to the position of captain, by which term he is now familiarly known. On August 26, 1865, he received an honorable discharge, and returned once more to his home. By his own untiring efforts, coupled with a never-yielding " grit " and good judgment, he acquired for himself a farm, and on it spent his life until 1885. In that year he was elected county commissioner, being reelected in 1888. HARRISON COUNTY - 631 Capt. Smith, in the spring of 1887, rented his farm, and moved to Cadiz, entering into partnership, under the name of Harrison & Smith, for the buying and selling of real estate, and said partnership continued until death dissolved it, taking the partner, Mr. Harrison, since which time the business has been entirely in the hands of our subject. Capt. Smith is one of the self-made men of Harrison County, and he and his esteemed wife are now enjoying the confidence and respect of all who know them. Both are members of the United Presbyterian Church of Cadiz. Their union has been fruitless of children, but the arms of their sympathy have been extended to take to their home the children of others, and thus two Hater daughters have been theirs, who now are, respectively, Mrs. Samuel Mehollin, of Cadiz Township, Harrison County, and Mrs. Margaret Jane McCausland, wife of S. H. McCausland, of Carroll County, Ohio. JOHN HARVEY SCOTT is well known among the citizens of Bowerston, Harrison County, as one of the energetic business men of the place, He is a native of Carroll County, Ohio, and was born May 13, 1880. His father, John W. Scott, is a native of Jefferson County, Ohio, and when a young man moved to Carroll County, where he engaged at farming. There he married Mary McCasky, a native of Carroll County, and a daughter of George K. McCasky, a pioneer. They located on a farm in Carroll County, and still reside there. They are the parents of three sons and three daughters, the youngest of whom is our subject. John H. Scott grew to man's estate in his native county, spending his early life upon his father's farm, and being educated in the district schools of his neighborhood. July 1, 1883, he entered Ilion his vocation as proprietor of the livery business at Bowerston, which he still successfully manages, handling a superior line of carriages, light wagons and pleasure vehicles of all kinds, and keeping the best animals to be found in the county. Mr. Scott is also interested in the buying and shipping of fine horses, and each year ships a number of fine roadsters to Pittsburgh and other eastern city markets, where he enjoys a deserved reputation. June 19, 1884, he was united in marriage with Lizzie J. Ford, a native of Harrison County, and a daughter of Louis and Mary M. Ford, residing near Deersville, and the results of this union have been three children: Olive Blanche, Harry and Lucille Mary, the latter two being twins. Mr. Scott is a respected member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and in political faith is a stanch Republican. He is a progressive and enterprising citizen, and holds the esteem df all who know him. JOHN McKIBBEN, a prosperous farmer of Moorefield Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, is a son of George and Martha (Brocaw) McKibben. George McKibben is a son of Richard, whose father, a native of Ireland, immigrated in an early day to the United States and settled in Allegheny County, Penn. Richard was born in Allegheny County, Penn., in 1742, where he grew to manhood. He wedded three times. His first wife was a Miss Coulter; the second a Miss Robison, and the third was Sarah Brocaw. To this last union were born eight children, by name: Richard, Joseph, Samuel, Thomas, William, Rebecca, Jane and George. About 1790 Richard migrated with his family to Warrentown, Jefferson Co., Ohio, and entered a large tract of land. He remained there only a short time, when he removed to Belmont County, thence to Harrison County, and thence to Morgan County, Ohio, where he died in 1827. His son, George, was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, September 15, 1804, and grew to manhood in Jefferson and Belmont Counties. In 1828 he married Miss Brashers, who became the mother of one son, Jesse, who now resides in Illinois. This wife lived only a short time after the birth of the son, and in 830 George McKibben married. Miss Martha 632 - HARRISON COUNTY. Brocaw. To this union were born two sons: George, in Nottingham Township, Harrison County, and John, our subject. This wife died in a few years, and Mr. McKibben married, for his third wife, Miss Eleanor Morrison, by whom were born three children, namely: William, Eleanor and Richard, the latter residing with his father. This wife lived but a few years after marriage, and Mr. McKibben then married Jane Bealle, who died in 1887. The father of our subject resides on his old farm in Moorefield Township, where he has lived many years, and is the oldest person residing in Moorefield Township at this date, March, 1890. John McKibben was born January 27, 1833, in the southern part of Athens Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, where he grew to manhood and received a common-school education. January 3, 1856, he married Miss Isabelle McMillan, who was born in Athens Township, October 6, 1829, a daughter of Charles and Rosanna (Gilmore) McMillan, natives of Ireland, who emigrated to New York City in 1806, and thence to Harrison County, Ohio. After his marriage Mr. McKibben remained in Athens Township for two years, then came to Moorefield Township, Harrison County, where he has since resided. In 1859 he purchased the farm he now owns, which contains sixty-four acres on Section 31, Moorefield Township. Our subject and wife are parents of six children, named George, J. C., Mary E. and Sarah B., still at home; William, in Moorefield Township, who is married, and Thomas C., deceased. Mr. and Mrs. McKibben are members of the Nottingham Presbyterian Church. Politically Mr. McKibben is a Republican. DR. HENRY C. BLACK. The physician occupies one of the most responsible, as well as confidential, relations in our social existence. To him are intrusted our innermost secrets, as well as the lives and welfare of our dearest friends. To worthily and acceptably fill such a position is one of the most difficult tasks ever imposed on man. Such a task, however, we find is assumed by Dr. Henry C. Black, who was born December 25, 1825, in Guernsey County, Ohio. Daniel Black, the grandfather of our subject, was a native of Ireland, where he was married, and shortly prior to the War of the Revolution he came with his family to America. His brother, James, came with him, and enlisted with the patriots for the fierce struggle which ensued between the forces of England and the colonies. The family of Daniel Black consisted of the following named children : James, Joseph K. , Daniel, Ralph, Margaret, Mary and Elizabeth. Soon after his arrival Mr. Black located in Virginia, where he remained until 1803, when, with his family, he came to Guernsey County, Ohio, where he entered and afterward improved a large tract of land. He was closely allied with the movements of progression and enterprise, and was among those of the higher intelligence and culture in his county. He, together with his life's companion, now quietly rests near the old homestead where so many years of their life were spent. Joseph K. Black, the second child of the family, was born April 16, 1794, in Virginia, and came with his parents to Guernsey County, where his early life was spent in attending the common schools of his neighborhood, and teaching. He enlisted in the War of 1812, and, with others, was occupied in guarding the borders of the lakes. On August 10, 1818, he was married to Ann Eliza, daughter of Joseph Hutchinson, a resident of Loudoun County, Va., and immediately after marriage they engaged in agriculture in Guernsey County, where they remained until 1832, when they removed near the town of Cambridge, same county. There were born to their union the following named children: Lucretia (Mrs. John Scott), in Iowa; Clarinda (Mrs. Josephus Pugh), also in Iowa; Cephas N., in Cambridge, Ohio; Gain R., in Peoria, Ill. ; Caroline (Mrs. George Scott), in Cambridge, Ohio; Henry C., in Freeport; Eliza (Mrs. Joel Linkhart), in Iowa; Charlotte (Mrs. R. I. Thaker, deceased); Talleraynd H., in Minnesota, and Mary C. (Mrs. William HARRISON COUNTY - 635 Scott), in Ohio. A strong and ardent follower of Henry Clay, Joseph K. Black took an active part in the promulgation of that statesman's theories, and the advancement of the principles of the Whig party. He was a justice of the peace for his county during fifteen consecutive years, and this was the only office he would ever accept. On October 28, 1850, he died, and was buried at Cambridge, where his wife was also laid to rest. She died November 27, 1874. Henry C. Black spent his early life on the home place, and at the age of fourteen commenced to carry the mail from Cambridge to Coshocton. The difficulties and dangers attending this undertaking at this period, by one so young, is best described by the following extract from the Guernsey Times : On the morning of the 6th of July, 1840, I commenced to carry the mail from Cambridge via Liberty and Jacobsport to Coshocton. Being a small boy, too young to legally carry the United States mail, the undertaking appeared to me to be a huge one. There was no bridge over Wills Creek at Liberty at that time; just above the mill there was a flatboat, with a rope and pulleys attached, in which I crossed, pulling myself and horse over. The rope and pulleys would sometimes get out of order, when I had either to ford the creek below the mill or hunt some one to ferry me over. I have often been poled over in a flatboat by a young lady, a Miss Gibson, I think; she could pole a boat equal to most men. Never having had an opportunity of thanking her, I will do so now most heartily, although I sometimes thought that she kept me waiting a little longer than was necessary. She is the only woman I ever " called on " with tears in my eyes. Two miles below Liberty, at the residence of Alexander Mitchell, Esq., I stopped each day to feed my horse; I fed in a trough under a large apple tree, and a half mile farther on I deposited weekly a package of the Guernsey Times in a box made for the purpose, nailed to " Ike " Miskimmin's gate-post. I crossed Wills Creek again on my route, at Joseph Hazlett's, now Linton Mills. Here we had neither bridge nor boat; it was a soft, muddy fording on one side and rocky on the other, and always reminded me of the fording where Wetzel lay in ambush for the Indians. I several times ventured in when I had to swim my horse to reach the opposite shore, getting myself and mail completely wet, for which the postmaster never failed to scold me. If the creek was too deep to ride I would go down to Mr. Miskimmin's, where there was a sort of draw-bridge; but when the water got too high for the bridge I was compelled to get some one to row me, with saddle and mail-bags, in a skiff, and lead my horse, swimming behind. One of my hardest trips was in the last of January, 1842. Going down on Tuesday, the roads were very muddy and the creek high, but that night it turned suddenly cold, and the roads were as rough as it was possible for them to be. I got up in the morning, fed my horse and waited until after sunrise, but there was no stir or appearance of breakfast, 34 so I started homeward without breakfast. It was very cold; I came on to Jacobsport, ten miles; there was no fire in the post-office. I got the mail changed, and turned northward around the great bend of Wills Creek and over the largest hill 1 ever crossed in Ohio, on the Evansburg road, south of Malatt's Run. I reached Squire Mitchell's at one o'clock, both cold and hungry; I fed my horse, as usual, under the apple tree, and amused myself by stamping, pounding my knees, and, like the " little philosopher," trying " not to think about it." At this stage Miss Mitchell came out to me with a great, large doughnut, smoking hot. It was as large as a dinner-plate. I ate it ferociously; I had eaten doughnuts before, and have eaten a great many since, but that of Miss Mitchell's was the doughnut of my life. I reached home about nine o'clock at night, with my feet so badly frozen that the nail came off one of my great toes. I had many rough trips, but this one was the severest. When the weather was pleasant and the roads good I enjoyed the business. The first dollar that I could ever call my own I made by carrying packages, bundles, etc., for persons along the road. During the time I carried the mail, Jacob Ferguson, A. J. Dunlap and Isaiah Mellyar were postmasters at Cambridge, Jesse Smith at Liberty, and Dr. Williams and John Johnson at Jacobsport, all kind and obliging gentlemen. I can recollect some of the frequenters of the post-office when the mail would reach Jacobsport: Judge Johnson. Dr. Anderson and Dr. Ferguson; at Liberty, John Gibson, N. Luccock and Dr. Milligan. A generation has passed away since that time, and doubtless many of those men are gone. H. C. BLACK. Freeport, Ohio. December 1, 1873. Not satisfied with the limited advantages of the common schools of that day, our subject, in 1846, attended a select school taught by Prof. McKelvey, a graduate of Edinburgh, Scotland. Here he pursued a course of higher mathematics, intending at that time to become an engineer. During the years 1847 and 1848 he taught school in the vicinity of Cambridge. He has all his life been a close reader and deep thinker, pursuing a course of private study, making a specialty of mathematics, as is exemplified by the many choice works contained in his library on this science. He subsequently determined to enter one of the professions,and accordingly chose that of physician, entering the office of Dr. S. F. Marquis, one of the leading practitioners of his section. His progress was rapid and highly satisfactory to his preceptor, and after a two years' course he passed a satisfactory examination, and was given a diploma, entitling him to practice anywhere in the State. He located in Antrim, where he resided until 1852, when he came to Freeport, and has here since remained, 636 - HARRISON COUNTY. where his ability is recognized and appreciated. As an obstetrician he has remarkable success, losing only one case in 1,600. Republican in principle, he has always supported that party, and he has given to its aid much time from his professional duties. He and his family are members of the Presbyterian Church at Freeport, and are among the leading citizens of that town. Mr. Black has been twice married: December 14, 1848, he was united to Rebecca McCarty, sister of Prof. H. D. McCarty, late State superintendent of Kansas schools. The issue of this marriage was. four children: Clelia De-France (Mrs. James C. Carver), in Cambridge; and R. M., B. H. and Ottis K., in Freeport. On November 25, 1881, Mrs. Black died, and December 31, 1885, the Doctor was married to Mrs. Jennie L. Hayes, a graduate of Lebanon College, and successful teacher of Tuscarawas and other counties. Mrs. Black is an only sister of W. H. Lanning of the well-known banking firm of McKinley & Lanning, of Hastings, Neb. Dr. Black, has, on account of his advanced age, ceased wholly from making night calls, and, although often summoned, does not respond. Since his duties began he has faithfully discharged them, and has the satisfaction of knowing that he has the respect of all. JOHN WESLEY HEASTAN, a prominent farmer and stock-raiser of Monroe Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, is a son of John Heastan, a native of Pennsylvania, who had immigrated with his parents to Ohio in its pioneer period. They located in Monroe Township, and there, amidst the privations of the pioneer period, John grew to manhood. He married Mary Hines, who was born in Westmoreland County, Penn., and reared near Cadiz, Ohio, and a daughter of Christopher and Jane (Jeffers) Hines. Her father was a native of Ireland. Mr. and Mrs. Heastan began life for themselves in Monroe Township, in a log cabin, and began to clear their land, the country being a complete wilderness, and they dirk much toward the country's improvement and progress. They were consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which, for years, he was a trustee. Eleven children were born to this union, of whom two sons and six daughters still survive. One son, David M., graduated at Scio College, and entered the ministry of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and died while filling a charge in West Virginia. J. W. Heastan, our subject, is the fourth child in order of birth. He was born in Monroe Township, Harrison County, January 8, 1840, and his early life was spent on the farm with his parents. His educational advantages were limited to the early district school, but he afterward attended the academy at New Hagerstown. In 1863 he married Mary J. Bower, a daughter of Jacob and Anne Bower, and a grand daughter of the pioneer after whom Bowerston was named. They first located on a small farm in Monroe Township, but now have 142 acres of valuable land and a handsome residence, erected in 1880. Both are respected members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which Mr. Heastan is a class-leader, and for years has been a trustee. In politics he is a Democrat. Mr. Heastan and his family hold an enviable position in the township and county, socially. THOMAS H. BINNS, stock-raiser and farmer, of Short Creek Township, Harrison County, was born near Harrisville, Ohio, the sixth day of the seventh month, 1857, and is the son of David and Rebecca (Hall) Binns. He spent his early life at home upon the farm, and received the advantages of an ordinary education in the Friends school at Harrisville and Barnesville, and at the age of sixteen years he began life for himself as a farm laborer. In the fall of 1877 he purchased a farm of forty acres in Short Creek Township, and located thereon. He subsequently added thirty acres to the original purchase, and sold his place in 1889. In 1879 he married Alza J. Steer, a HARRISON COUNTY - 637 native of Belmont County, Ohio, and a daughter of Nathan and Mary J. Steer, whose parents were early settlers. Three children have been born to them: Ida Mary, Clara and Myra H. JAMES M. BRADFORD, for over sixteen years an esteemed citizen of Scio, Harrison County, was born February 28, 1821, at Cadiz, Ohio. The first of this family were Scotch people, who came to these shores at an early date, and are supposed to have been Puritans. James Bradford, grandfather of our subject, was a native of Lancaster County, Penn., and his son, James, was born in Washington County, same State. The latter married Mary, daughter of James Morrison, of Washington County, Penn., and about the year 1800 they made their home in Cadiz, Ohio, where he carried on carpentering and died in 1830, at the age of forty years. The widowed mother then returned to her old home in Washington County, Penn., taking her children with her, and there married her second husband, David Watson, of Pennsylvania. She died in that State at the age of eighty-one years, the mother by her first marriage of three children: James M.; David, in Washington County, Penn., and Eliza, in Scio, Harrison County. James M. Bradford, when fourteen years of age, went to New Athens, Harrison County, where he learned the tanning business, remaining three years, and then resided in Deersville and Franklin, same county, in all thirteen years. In 1874 he came to Scio, where he now lives a retired life, having rented his farm, which he had bought near Franklin. In 1844 Mr. Bradford was married to Julia Ann Lewis, of Jefferson County, Ohio, daughter of William and Mary Lewis, both now deceased. By this union one child was born, named Ann Eliza, who was first married to Dr. Kennedy, afterward to Marian Coates, and is now living in Pratt County, Kas. Squire Bradford, in his political preferments, was first a Whig, becoming afterward, on the formation of the party, a Republican. He has never sought office, but while a resident of Franklin Township, he served for twelve years as a justice of the peace. He and his wife are members of the United Presbyterian Church, opposite which his home, a commodious and comfortable one, stands. D. F. HESS. The Hess family are among the early settlers of Maryland, and are of German descent. The first of the family to come to Ohio was John Hess, who settled in Knox County, where he erected a flouring-mill, which he carried on for many years. He was also a millwright by trade, and under his supervision were many of the mills in that vicinity erected. His son, John, father of D. F. Hess, was born November 15, 1814, and came with his father to Ohio. His earliest infancy was associated with milling and mill building, and at the age when many young men are deciding in what they shall engage he had well mastered the details of the business, and was fully occupied in the construction of mills in the various parts of the section in which he lived. His business grew gradually and finally extended over many counties,where he had a large force of men. In this business, and also in the running of mills, he engaged until his death. In 835 he had married Susan Arnst, who survived their marriage but a short time, leaving at her death one child, Charles A., now a resident of Jefferson County. For his second wife John Hess married Catherine E. Simmonds, a resident of Carroll County, Ohio. She bore him the following family: Sarah, Mrs. James Allbaugh ; Margaret A., Mrs. Solomon Oler; Susan, deceased; Mary Ann, deceased; John, deceased; George, Samuel, D. F., William, David, Joseph and Emma, Mrs. Frank Coyle. On August 28, 1889, Mr. Hess passed away, and was buried at East Springfield, Jefferson County; Mrs. Hess died June 13, 1885. The family were members of the U. B. Church, and were liberal supporters of it. D. F. Hess was born October 7, 1854, in 638 - HARRISON COUNTY. Carroll County, Ohio. His life has been largely spent in Tuscarawas County, where for many years he has been engaged in the milling business, in which his whole life had been spent, and to-day he is accounted one of the best millers in eastern Ohio. At the age of seventeen he started in life for himself, working at his trade of miller and millwright, in Carroll and Tuscarawas Counties, and in 1883 purchased the Freeport Mill, which he has conducted since. Since his control of the mill he has vastly improved it, putting in entirely new machinery and all of the latest improvements, increasing the capacity from fifty barrels to 150 per day. His trade is large, and extends over a radius of fifteen miles, and is gradually increasing, as his work is satisfactory and of an extremely high grade. In politics, while not taking an active part in the struggle, still he usually supports the Democratic nominee. Mr. Hess is an enterprising and energetic man, and a valuable addition to any place. Being a self-made man, he is deeply interested in the advancement of the section in which he resides, and always takes an active part in the prosecution of any movement for the welfare or benefit of the township, village or community. JOHN ADDLEMAN, merchant, Bowerston, Harrison County, was born in Monroe Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, October 16, 1823. His father, George Addleman, was a native of Virginia, and when a small boy, went with his parents to Greene County, Penn., where he grew to manhood, and married Elizabeth Prong, a native of that State. In 1820 George Addleman, with his wife, came to Harrison County, Ohio, and located on the farm in Monroe Township, on which the subject of this sketch was born. After a residence of five years on this farm, he and his wife returned to Pennsylvania, where another period of five years was passed, when they again came to Harrison County, Ohio, and located on a new farm. Mrs. Elizabeth Addleman died about the year 1850, and, later, Mr. Addleman married Mrs. Elizabeth Price, widow of John Price. At the advanced age of nearly ninety-seven years, George Addle-man passed away, January 30, 1886. John Addleman was reared, like all other pioneer boys, to hard work and physical endurance of toil. His home was in the wilderness, and many a fine drove of deer did he see roaming through the forest. In those primitive days the pioneer threshed his grain with the flail and by tramping it out with horses. The nearest market place to the Addlemans was Steubenville, Ohio, about forty miles distant, and, after hauling their threshed wheat to that point, they would sell it at twenty-five cents or thirty cents per bushel, but would have to pay exorbitant prices for any "store goods" they might bring back for family consumption. The educational facilities consisted of those furnished by the subscription schools, and those could be availed of only a few weeks in each winter; but in these, however, our subject laid the foundation of an education that was developed to the full, later in life. December 14, 1843, John Addleman married Miss Charity M. Jones, who was born December 7, 1824, in Harrison County, Ohio, and whose parents, Henry and Amy Jones, were early pioneers of Nottingham Township, in the same county. In 1853 Mr. Addleman, with his wife, settled in Bowerston, then comprising a few dwelling-houses, one store and a blacksmith shop, and situated in the wilderness. Here Mr. Addleman, who had learned the trade of cabinetmaking in his young manhood, to which he added carpentering, opened up in this line of business, and successfully conducted the same until 1870, when he established himself in the furniture business exclusively, which he still carries on. To Mr. and Mrs. Addleman have been born nine children, of whom four are still living. Both parents are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and in politics Mr. Addleman is a Republican, although he was originally a Democrat. For the past ten years he has served as treasurer of Monroe Township; he was elected treasurer of Bowerston at its incorporation, and HARRISON COUNTY - 639 has held the office ever since; he is a charter member and treasurer of Centennial Lodge No. 94, K. of P. , at Bowerston, and a member of R. M. Lyon Post, No. 405, G. A. R., at Bowerston. In 1864 Mr. Addleman enlisted in Company B, One Hundred and Seventieth O. N. G., and took part in the engagements at Harper's Ferry, Winchester, Maryland Heights and other places, and was honorably discharged at Columbus. George W. Addleman, eldest son of the subject of this sketch, enlisted in Company A, One Hundred and Twenty-sixth O. V. I., and died in service, at Martinsburg, Va., April 8, 1863, at the age of eighteen years and nine months. DR. R. J. PUMPHREY, of Freeport, as a young physician is taking a leading position in his profession in Harrison and adjoining counties. He was born March 10, 1862, in Washington Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, where his father, B. W. Pumphrey, was a long time resident. In early youth he was given the instruction of the common schools, which he supplemented by a course of study at Scio College, and in 1883 he entered the College of Medicine and Surgery of Cincinnati, Ohio. After his first year he was selected as demonstrator of anatomy, owing to his marked ability in that line, and in the spring of 1885 he graduated with high honors; then immediately commenced the practice of his profession at Freeport, where he has since remained. His practice is a large and growing one, and he is very successful in his treatment of intricate cases. For many years the Doctor was a Republican, but has for the past few years been a member of the Prohibition party. On February 19, 1884, he was married to Mary E. Gray, and to this union his only child, Claude, was born. In church matters Dr. Pumphrey takes an active part, as a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and for many years he has been superintendent of its Sunday-school, and is now a class leader. ALBERT JOHNSON. The character of every community is largely influenced by the life of some of its members, who, by their daily example, their honesty and uprightness and their irreproachable character, may have gained the respect and esteem of all. Such men are the landmarks in the progress of a county, State or nation, and largely determine and modify its financial, social and religious development. Such a man was Albert Johnson, who was a native of Short Creek Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, born November 30, 1823. His early life was spent with his grandfather William, who was a native of Pennsylvania, born May 26, 1776. In his early life Mr. William Johnson was married to Agnes Pickens, who was a native of Pennsylvania, born May 15, 1781. They were engaged in agriculture which they followed in Pennsylvania until 1804, when with their family they removed to Harrison County, Ohio, and settled in Short Creek Township, where they remained until their death. Their life was one of continual struggle and hardship, but was borne cheerfully and patiently. Their family consisted of the following named children: Susannah, Mary L., Margaret, John, Martha, Josiah, Razzel, Temperance, William, Elizabeth, Agnes, Rebecca, Abram, Margaret and Albert. Mr. Johnson was a strong Whig in his political views, largely interested in the success of his party, and he and his wife were faithful members of the Presbyterian Church at Crab Apple, Belmont County. Mr. Johnson died January 7, 1855, and was buried in Crab Apple Cemetery; his wife survived him until February 24, 1864, when she, too, was called to her reward, and their remains now rest side by side. Their lives were remarkable for their uprightness, and their death, coming to them when they were at such advanced ages, seemed but the passing to the eternal home. From his early youth Mr. Albert Johnson was accustomed to hard work and strict economy. He received a practical education at the schools of his neighborhood, and by subsequent reading and observation had so added to his early training that at 640 - HARRISON COUNTY. his death he was rated among the most intelligent men in his section. In 1861 he was united in marriage with Rachel Conaway, daughter of Charles Conaway, a resident of Harrison County. Charles Conaway's early life was spent in the ordinary pursuits of youth, attending the schools during winter, and the remainder of the year attending to the duties of the farm. Soon after he left home he met and married Fannie, a daughter of Benjamin Arnold, a resident of Maryland, and after marriage the young couple located in Archer Township, Harrison County, Ohio, where they remained until 1861, when they removed to Richland County, Ohio, and there passed the rest of their days, be dying in 1870, and his faithfnl wife two years later. Their children were Benjamin, John, Sophia Ann,William, Elizabeth, Michael, Mary, Charles, Rachel, Susannah, Fannie Jane, and Enoch W., who enlisted in the Ninety-eighth 0. V. I., in August, 1862, and was sent immediately to the front, where, in the battle of Perryville, he was killed. Mr. Conaway was a strong Democrat, and an earnest worker in the party. He and his family were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Bethel. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Albert Johnson located on a farm in Short Creek Township, Harrison County, where they remained until 1872, when they removed to the place where the family now reside, in Athens Township. The fruit of their union were Martha Jane (who married Dr. Whittaker, but survived only a short time, leaving one child, who resides with Mrs. Johnson); Carrie May and Charles C., both at home. Mr. Johnson was an active worker and leader in his party; was a strong Abolitionist, and an earnest supporter of the principles of protection. While not an office-seeker, still he never failed in doing his portion of the political work. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church of New Athens, and was among its strong supporters. He took a deep interest in the progress of his county, and was ever ready to render what assistance was possible. He was entirely a self-made man, and during a life of hard work and abstemiousness, coupled with good judgment and business foresight, succeeded in amassing a comfortable competency. At his death, which occurred December 10, 1886, his farm consisted of 250 acres, situated one mile east of New Athens, well improved and stocked, and furnished with excellent buildings. His family, who are also members of the Presbyterian Church, now reside on the farm, and are retaining the esteem of all. Mr. Johnson departed this life highly respected and deeply mourned by all. ALEXANDER LOGAN is of Irish descent, his grandfather, John Logan, having been born in County Donegal, Ireland, in 1750. He married Martha Miller, and reared the following family: John, James, William and Samuel. He came to America a short time before the Revolutionary War, as a "stowaway," and was compelled, on his arrival in this country, to work out his passage. During the Revolutionary War he came as a scout to Ohio, and near the city of Chillicothe, with others, had a fight with the Indians, in which the party were all killed except Mr. Logan, who found safety in hiding. He lived until 1850, when he died at the ripe old age of one hundred years. Samuel Logan, son of John, was born May 17, 1801, in Allegheny County, Penn., where he grew to manhood, and was married to Elizabeth Fulton, a cousin of Robert Fulton, the inventor of the steamboat. Their children were John, Samuel, James, Robert and William (twins), Jesse, Mary, Elizabeth and Alexander. The family remained in Pennsylvania until 1842, when they came to Harrison County and set tled near Tippecanoe, where the father died March 16, 1865, and the mother December 24, 1877. Mr. Logan was a tanner by trade, and during his residence in Pennsylvania followed that exclusively, but after coming to Ohio he carried on farming. Alexander Logan was born in Allegheny County, Penn., December 12, 1828, and re- HARRISON COUNTY - 641 mined there until twelve years of age, when his parents brought him to Washington Town ship, Harrison County, where he has since resided. On March 7, 1867, he was married to Matilda Copeland, daughter of James Copeland, and four children have been born to them: Ann E., Oceola, Samuel C. and Walter E. Mr. Logan, like his ancestry, has always been a Republican, and has given that party his hearty support. The Logan family have ever been identified with the church, usually the United Presbyterian, and Alexander Logan's own immediate family are among the members of the United Presbyterian Chnrch at Tippecanoe, in which he has been trustee for several years. The family have always been known for their enterprise, excellent judgment and good business qualifications, as well as for their honesty and truthfulness. MARK HOGUE (deceased), who was one the earliest settlers and best known citizens of Washington Township, Harrison County, was born June 28, 1802, in Allegheny County, Penn., where for many years his father, Robert, had resided. Robert Hogue was, in his early manhood, married to Phoebe Hamell, who bore him nine children—six sons and three daughters. Among the early settlers of Washington Township were Robert and his wife, and like the majority of new comers were not well endowed with worldly possessions, but by hard work and economical management they succeeded in acquiring a small farm, on which they resided. Mr. Hogue was a Democrat, and was energetic in the furtherance of his party's principles; he and his family were members of the Presbyterian Church, and were among its consistent and constant attendants. Their son, Mark Hogue, was a strong and vigorous child, both physically and mentally, and was early instructed in the duties and responsibilities of life. He early espoused religion, and was during his whole life an active and zealous supporter of his church, giving liberally to its support. His educational advantages were limited, but such was the natural bent of his mind that he readily absorbed the rudiments of any education, and devoted much of his leisure to the study of economic and political subjects. He was a life-long Democrat, always just to his opponents, though never yielding to their arguments in favor of their cause. His innate sense of right and wrong was strongly developed, and for many years he was the arbitrator for his neighborhood. In 1838 he was wedded to Elizabeth Cree, and to this happy union were born the following named children: Sarah, Phoebe J., Martin V., Elizabeth A. (Mrs. Amasa PI 'Hips) deceased, George W., Hannah Retta, Mary M., James W., Dorcas E., and Nancy, deceased. Mr. Hogue's life was the synonym of honesty, integrity and truth. He died December 20, 1886, and was buried at West Chester. JESSE WALLIS, New Rumley, Harrison County. There is no greater degree of happiness to be enjoyed by the aged than to be able to look back over a life usefully spent in doing good to others. Such a life is the one we are now to record. Jesse Wallis is a son of George Wallis, who was born in London, England, March 2, 1778. When only thirteen years of age the father went to sea, in company with an uncle, James Wallis, and he led the life of a sailor until he was eighteen years of age, or for five years, having touched, in those years, every seaport in the United States except one. Becoming tired of sea life, be went to New York City, where he served for five years as an apprentice with an ironer of ships, and at this he afterward continued to work as a journeyman until the breaking out of the War of 1812, when he enlisted in the regular army, in which he served five years as a private, at the end of which time he left the service and went to Fayette County, Penn. There he married 642 - HARRISON COUNTY. Miss Elizabeth Taylor, who was born in 1806, and to this union were born seven children, viz.: Andrew, deceased; Jesse, our subject; Margaret, deceased; John W., in Parke County, Ind. ; Mary, wife of Christopher Coher, in Sugar Grove, Wis. ; Martha, in Missouri, and Catherine, deceased. The father of this family came to Rumley Township, Harrison County, Ohio, in 1831, where he worked at his regular trade as well as at blacksmithing. In 1846 the mother of the family was called to rest from her labors; the father died in February, 1861, at the home of our subject, with whom he was residing. Jesse Wallis, our subject, was born February 23, 1826, in Fayette County, Penn. He received a practical business education in Monroe Township, Carroll County, in the old log school-house, attending school for about three months in the year; but such was his desire to obtain an education that, by studying at home, he acquired one far exceeding that of most people of his day. In July, 1848, he married Miss Susanna Kimmell, who was born in 1818, a daughter of John and Maria E. Kimmell, who came to Rumley Township, Harrison County, in 1810. The Kimmells are of German descent, and some of the best blood of their stanch old German ancestors flows through their veins. After the marriage of Mr. Wallis they settled in Rumley Township, Harrison County, and in 1855 they purchased the farm where they now reside, which ranks among the finest farming lands in Harrison County. Mr. and Mrs. Wallis are the parents of six children, namely: Elizabeth, wife of George Wood, in Rumley Ohio; William, deceased; Clatus, in Uhrichsville, Ohio; George, a farmer in Carroll County, Ohio; Samuel, in Jefferson County, Ohio, and John N., at home. The parents are members of the Lutheran Church in New Rumley; Mr. Wallis has held the office of justice of the peace for three years, and is highly respected by all. [Since the above was written Jesse Wallis departed this life July 2, 1890, mourned by a wide circle of relatives and friends, by whom he was always held in the highest esteem.] SAMUEL F. DAVIDSON. Among those families who were prominent in the earliest settlement of Harrison County, Ohio, none did more for its advancement than the Davidsons. Robert Davidson, the founder of the family in Harrison County, was a native of Pennsylvania, but in early life, having determined to better his fortunes in the Far West, in company with John Crosky and Jacob Shepler, he came, in 1802, to Ohio, where they entered wild land in Harrison County. Soon after his arrival here he married a sister of John Crosky, and immediately settled on the farm he had entered and on which his grandson Samuel still lives. Here in the midst of the wilderness he erected a log house, which still stands as a mute reminder of the hardships and privations of the early settlers. His family were Margaret, Elizabeth, Robert, James, Rachel, William and Mary. In his political views Mr. Davidson was a Whig and afterward a Republican. He was identified prominently with the early organization of the county, and always took a leading interest in party work. He and his family were connected with the Seceder Church. Mr. and Mrs. Davidson, after a long life of usefulness and toil, were called to their reward, and now quietly rest in Cadiz Cemetery, near the scenes of their labors. William Davidson was born in 1822, and spent his early youth in the duties of the farm, attending also, during the winter season, such schools as the neighborhood afforded. On October 10, 1849, he was married to Christina Shepler, a daughter of Samuel Shepler, a resident of Green Township, Harrison Co., Ohio. He settled on the home farm and there remained until April, 1887, when with his family he removed to Iowa. He had two sons: Samuel F. and James H., latter of whom and the mother both died since the writing of this sketch. A Whig in politics, Mr. Davidson was enthusiastic in his party until 1860, when he joined the Democratic ranks, and has since supported that party. Himself and family were members of the United Presbyterian Church at Cadiz. HARRISON COUNTY - 643 Samuel F. Davidson was born March 19, 1850, in Green Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, where he has since remained, and where his early youth was spent on the farm. On November 18, 1869, he was married to Catherine M. Bell, daughter of Francis Bell, a resident of Wayne Township, Jefferson Co., Ohio. They settled immediately in Harrison County, Ohio, where they have since remained. Their children are Frances W., born September 25, 1871; Caroline, born February 19, 1873; Lizzie J., born May 15, 1875, died since the writing of this; Melvin S., born August 4, 1881. In politics Mr. Davidson has always been a supporter of the Democratic ticket, and he and his family are members of the Disciples Church at Hopedale. Mr. Davidson is the only representative of the Davidson family, who have been among the most prominent in this section, and he fully merits and retains the respect and esteem which the family have always had. SAMUEL STEWART was born June 25, 1809, in Pennsylvania. His father, Archibald Stewart, a native of Ireland, in the latter part of the eighteenth century accompanied his parents to America, and his early life was spent in Pennsylvania, where, in 1805, he married Margaret Donaldson, who bore him five children, viz.: James, Samuel, Mary, Isabelle and Margaret. In 1816 he, with his family, came to Ohio and located near Cadiz, Harrison County, where, however, they remained but a short time, and then removed to Washington Township, where they purchased a farm, which he and his family improved. On March 8, 1854, he died, and was buried by the side of his wife, who had preceded him to the grave November 13, 1849. Samuel Stewart came to Ohio at the age of seven years, and spent the remainder of his life in Harrison County. On June 2, 1840, he was married to Maria Auld, daughter of William Auld, whose father, Samuel, was a native of Ireland. His (Samuel's) family comprised the following named children: John, Samuel, Mary, James, William, Eliza, Diana, Robert, Stewart and Grace. For a short time the family lived in Pennsylvania, but finally came to Nottingham Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, where the father passed the rest of his days. William Auld was married to Mary McAdoo, who bore him one child, Maria, and who died in 1820. For his second wife Mr. Auld married Elizabeth Tood, who bore him children as follows: James, George T. and Alexander T. Mr. Auld was a Republican, and took quite an active part in politics. For many years he was a member of the Seceder Church, but in his later years was an active member of the United Presbyterian Church, in which faith he died January 11, 1880. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Stewart settled in Washington Township, Harrison County, with little to aid them save their own efforts; but they struggled bravely along, and by hard work and economy succeeded in amassing a handsome competency. Their children were Mary, born April 6, 1841; Archibald, born January 10, 1843; William Alexander, born August 16, 1845; Margaret, born September 10, 1847; James M., born January 25, 1850, and Samuel D. and Thomas M., born November 3, 1855. From his youth Mr. Stewart identified himself with the Democratic party, and was among its leaders in the councils of his section. While never an office seeker, still he did much for the party's success. He was a man whose character was irreproachable, whose honesty was never questioned, and who deserved and possessed the respect and esteem of all. JAMES GUTSCHALL (deceased), who in his lifetime was one of the oldest and most successful farmers of German Township, Harrison County, was a son of Samuel and Catherine (Fisher) Gutschall, and was born August 8, 1822, on the farm now owned by Irvin Naragon, in German Township. Samuel Gutschall was a son of Nicholas Gutschall, who came to Harrison County in 1800, and entered a 644 - HARRISON COUNTY. part of Section 2, in German Township. Here he erected the first saw- and grist-mill ever built in German Township, and quite possibly the first ever built in Harrison County—running it with both horse and water power. Some of the stones used in grinding are still on the farm owned by Irvin Naragon, on which farm the mill was built. Samuel Gutschall was born in Maryland in 1795, and was brought to Ohio by his parents. He spent his boyhood days on the farm and in the mill, and when he married he settled on the farm now owned by John Peepels, a part of the land entered by Nicholas Gutschall. He had been married four times, and by his first wife had five children, viz. : Mary A., wife of Dr. Aaron Bishop, in Vinton County, Ohio; James, our subject; Margaret, wife of Jacob DeVault, a farmer living in Davis County, Iowa; Elizabeth, deceased wife of John Peepels ; Frances, wife of George Gibson, a farmer in German Township. By his second wife Mr. Gutschall had one child, named David, now a farmer near Mount Pleasant, Ohio, and by his third wife two children were born: Samuel, deceased, and Ellen, married and living in a Western State. Mrs. Catherine Gutschall, our subject's mother, died when he was nine years old, and he afterward made his home with his aunt, Mrs. Elizabeth Sneddeker. As soon as he was old enough to labor, he worked as a farm hand for his neighbors for several years. On August 8, 1850, he married Miss Susanna Smith, who was born in Carroll County, Ohio, November 14, 1824, a daughter of George and Mary (Lamb) Smith, natives of Maryland, who came to Carroll County among the early settlers. After marriage Mr. Gutsohall bought the farm now owned by Jaspar Cole, on Section 6, in German Township, Harrison County, but in 1862 he sold this property, and bought his late farm of 146 acres, which comprises some of the best land in German Township. Here he erected a fine residence, which unfortunately was destroyed by fire in 1884. He rebuilt, however, on the same ground, erecting one of the finest residences in German Township, also one of the best barns, in size 40x60 feet, and having a fine basement. The marriage of Mr. Gutschall was blessed with children as follows: Parkinson, a farmer in Green Township, Harrison County; Catherine, wife of Ross Burlier, a farmer in Carroll County; Elizabeth, wife of Reed Osterman, at Cadiz Junction, Ohio; James E. and Ann, at home; George and Almeda (twins), former a laborer in Jewett, Ohio. latter wife of Edward Adrian, of Jewett, and Samuel, deceased. On August 16, 1890, Mr. James Gutschall passed from earth. JAMES CARTER (deceased). There are comparatively few men who, having begun at the foot of the ladder of success, have, by their own untiring efforts and ceaseless energy, advanced themselves to that height from which they can look back over the past and trace their progress through the difficulties with which they were beset, and experience that perfect happiness which comes with the knowledge of a life well spent. Among the names of those few who have been the architects of their own fortune, and who, by their own personal efforts, have reached the top of the ladder, that of James Carter stands prominent. Descended from an English family of Friends, who came to America with William Penn, and with him located in Pennsylvania, James Carter inherited the principles of sterling integrity, industry and economy, the attributes of those people, which always manifested themselves in his life. He was born May 15, 1815, in Philadelphia County, Penn., near the place of Penn's famous treaty with the Indians, and was a son of James and Phcebe (Tomlinson) Carter, worthy people of the Keystone State, where they died at the ages of eighty-three and fifty' years, respectively. Of a family of eight children, our subject was the seventh in order of birth, and a brother who now resides on the original homestead, is the only survivor. The early life of James Carter was spent at home, and he received such advantages for an HARRISON COUNTY - 645 education as the early subscription schools furnished. In the fall of 1833 he immigrated to Ohio, the journey being made partly over the Pennsylvania Central Railroad, over which the cars were drawn by horses. He located in Jefferson County, where, following year, he married Miss Susanna Tomlinson, a Pennsylvanian by birth, and who, when but a few months old, came with her parents to Ohio. In the spring of 1839 Mr. Carter returned with his family to Pennsylvania, whence, a few years later, they moved to Ohio. In 1847 they located near Pleasant Grove, in Belmont County, and resided there until 1849, when they came to Harrison County, and located on a farm in Short Creek Township, where our subject afterward resided. The place, which has been greatly improved by him, now consists of one hundred acres of finely-improved land, and the broad and fertile fields give evidence of a careful husbandry. On October 16, 1888, Mrs. Carter passed to her final rest, her death occurring on their wedding anniversary, and at nearly the same hour, and June 15, 1890, Mr. Carter followed her to the grave. Fourteen children had blessed their union, and of these eleven still survive. Politically Mr. Carter was a Republican, and a firm believer in the principles of Protection. He was kind and pleasant in his manner toward everyone, and was highly esteemed and respected by all who knew him. DR. WILLIAM BURGESS was born June 13, 1859, in Boyd County, Ky., and is a son of George Roberts Burgess, a native of Virginia, born of English and Scotch descent. George R. Burgess was born January 25, 1814, and passed the early part of his life in Lawrence County, Ky. He became sheriff, for two terms was a member of the Legislature, for forty years was a justice of the peace and police judge, and in 1886 declined a re-election. In 1836 he was married to Martha M. Spurlock, daughter of Col. William Spurlock, who served in the War of 1812. Dr. William Burgess received his preliminary education at the common schools, and then attended the academy at Catlettsburg for two years, after which he entered Louisville Medical College, from which he graduated February 20, 1882. He at once came to Harrison County, Ohio, and settled in New Athens, where he has ever since been in active practice. On December 8, 1885, he married Miss T. L. Holmes, and in 1886 was elected, by the board of directors of Franklin College, professor of physiology, hygiene and anatomy, a position he still holds. In 1887 he was nominated as candidate for the State Senate, and ran far ahead of his ticket. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church of New Athens, and officiates as a local preacher. AARON ROSS. One of the few surviving native born citizens of Cadiz Township, Harrison County, is the subject of this sketch. Born July 3, 1811, he has spent his entire life within the borders of Harrison County, and almost the entire time on the farm where he now resides. His father, Adam Ross, was a native of eastern Pennsylvania, where he grew to manhood and married Susannah Rowe, a native of the same State, but of German descent. One generation farther back we find John Ross, who was born in Ireland, whence, at an early date (probably during the latter years of the eighteenth century), he emigrated to America and settled in Pennsylvania, where he met and married Miss Charlotte Hatcher, with whom, about the year 1804, he came to Harrison County, and took up from the Government a piece of land on which he made a home for the balance of his life. He passed from earth about the year 1830, at the age of eighty years. After the death of her husband the widow removed to the home of one of her sons in Morgan County, Ohio, and here remained until called from 1earth. She was the mother of the following named children: Adam, William, John, James, Hannah, Eve, Susannah 646 - HARRISON COUNTY. and Polly, all of whom have closed their eyes to earth, the last to die being Susannah (wife of Miles Tipton), who departed this life August 31, 1889, at the age of ninety-one years and two months. Adam Ross., in his early manhood, learned the trade of a blacksmith, which, in his native State, for some years after his marriage, he followed. He came to Ohio about the same time as his father and mother, and here continued toiling at the anvil until the breaking out of the War of 1812, when he abandoned the glow of the peaceful forge to face the glare of the hostile cannon, and proceeded to the front to serve his country. Fate had decreed that he should never return, for, being stricken with fever he died at his camp, at Sandusky, Ohio. The widow remained with her children on the Ohio farm until her death, which occurred in 1848, when she was seventy years of age. She was the mother of six children, namely: John, deceased; Adam and George (twins), the former now dead, the latter residing in Missouri; Caleb, deceased; Joseph and Aaron (also twins), Joseph being dead. Aaron Ross is very widely known through his county as a man who in his day has done much to the general improvement of his township, and many a giant of the forest has gone down before the 'sturdy strokes of his ax. On June 16, 1853, he was united in marriage with Miss Nancy, daughter of Samuel and Casandra (Cox) Harper, and a native of Harrison County, where both her parents died on their farm located about one mile from the home of Aaron. Mrs. Ross still has two sisters living in Harrison County, viz. : Mrs. Martha J. Johnston, in Franklin Township, and Mary A. (wife of N. B. Haverfield, in Cadiz Township). To Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Ross three children have been born, viz. : Milton B., a farmer in Cadiz Township; Franklin Harper, a physician in Brooklyn, N. Y., and Susan E., wife of W. P. Hedges, also in Cadiz Township. Politically Mr. Ross has been a stanch Democrat, casting his first presidential vote for Andrew Jackson. Twice has he been nominated by his party for infirmary director, but being a member of the party in the minority in the county, was both times defeated, although on each occasion he received the full strength of his party vote. Mr. Ross, though now well advanced in years, is still remarkably robust and well preserved, never using intoxicating liquors as a beverage, and entirely abstaining from the use of tobacco. He and his faithful wife (their children being all married and gone to homes of their own) now reside alone at the old homestead, which is situated some four miles from the town of Cadiz. The farm is cared for by the son, Milton B., who was born July 3, 1854, his education being obtained at the common schools of Cadiz Township. On May 2, 1877, he was married to Miss Anna J., daughter of Nathan and Mary (Patterson) Laveley, formerly of Harrison County, but now residing in Kansas. After their marriage Milton B. and his wife came to their present home on the Moravian Road, three miles west of Cadiz. There were born to them fonr children, viz. : Josie K., Charles F., Aaron C. and Edith C., the last named being deceased. In politics Mr. Ross is a Democrat, and in religion he and his wife are members of the Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church. JASON MILLER. The Miller family were among the first settlers of North Carolina, and took a prominent part in the development of that section. The earliest one of whom any knowledge exists is Mason Miller, who was the son of one of the leading residents of that section. His youth was spent in his native place, where he married Ruth Howard. The young couple, in whom the adventurous spirit was well developed, immediately left home and friends to settle in the wilds of Ohio, and there built themselves a home. After many days' tedious journey through the woods, where paths had to be cut, and rivers forded—part of the time walking, and sometimes riding—they arrived in Smithfield Township, Jefferson County, HARRISON COUNTY - 647 where they purchased a farm. They remained here but a short time, however, when they entered a large tract in Freeport Township, and afterward in Washington Township, Harrison County. Their family consisted of the following named children: Asa, Nathan, Stephen, Eli, Richard, Sarah, Mary, Edith, William and Thomas. Here, in the wilderness, they struggled under many difficulties, among which not the least to be experienced were the dangers from beasts of prey and the Indian. They were among the organizers of the Friends Church in their vicinity, and' were active in promoting its success. Politically the family supported the Whig party, and were much interested in its success. They were well known and highly respected, and after a long life of usefulness the parents passed to their reward. Nathan Miller, the second son, spent his youth on the home place, and was active in the performance of the duties of the farm. In his early youth he was married to Amy Jones, of Washington Township, Harrison County, settled on a farm in that township, and remained there till his death. His children were Ruth Ann (Mrs. William Wallace), Jason, John N., Ardenna J. (Mrs. Joseph Miller) and Elizabeth A. (Mrs. Leander Wallace). In his early life Mr. Miller supported the Democratic party, but in 1840 he joined the Whig party, and remained true to it until his death. He was one of the prominent men of his township, and was repeatedly elected to its various offioes. A self-made man, he by his own efforts succeeded in the duties of life, and numbered among the progressive men, he ever identified himself with all movements for the furtherance of the interests of the people with whom he lived. His death took place in 1882 and that of his wife in 1885. Jason Miller, second child and eldest son of Nathan and Amy (Jones) Miller, was born April 29, 1835, in Washington Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, where he has thns far spent his life. He received his education at the common schools, where he laid the foundation for the subsequent study, in which he has spent much of his leis ure. In politics Mr. Miller, while a believer in the doctrines of tbe Republican party which he usually supports, still in local elections votes for the man he deems best fitted to perform the duties of the office. He now resides on the home place, where he engages in general farming and stock-raising. An enterprising citizen and an excellent neighbor, Mr. Miller has well filled the place occupied by his father. EDWIN STANTON HELLER. About the year 1815 Anthony Heller, a native of Pennsylvania, emigrated from Greene County, that State, with his family overland through an almost unbroken and trackless wilderness, and located in Carroll County, Ohio, but soon afterward moved upon a tract of land which he had entered from the Government, which land was in what is now Harrison County, then Tuscarawas County, and was in its primitive wilderness. Wild animals roamed at will through the woods, and eyed with suspicion and fear the encroachment upon their native wilds by these sturdy white men, who braved the dangers of a pioneer life, and claimed the virgin soil as their inheritance. Here they settled, and, like other pioneers, resided in their log cabin. Mr. Heller was a distiller, and soon after settling on his farm he erected his " still-house." To Mr. and Mrs. Heller were born three sons and two daughters. Of this family but one survives, Mrs. Elizabeth Irvin, now in Lucas County, Iowa. The youngest child of the family was a son, Henry Boen Heller, who was born in Greene County, Penn., July 5, 1815. He was but a babe of a few months when his parents first emigrated to Ohio; four years later they returned to Pennsylvania on a visit, and the entire journey was made on horseback, his mother carrying him in her arms. The return journey, a few weeks later, was made in the same way. He grew to maturity with his parents, and enjoyed the meager advantages that fell to the lot of the pioneer boys. The school then was held in a log cabin with its rude 648 - HARRISON COUNTY. furnishings, and the teacher " boarded around" and was paid by subscription. To attend one of these early schools he and his two brothers would ride a horse for five miles through the forest, and turning the horse out to graze they would attend the school. At night the trusty horse was again called into service, to bear the triple load homeward. In those early times the settlers wore their home-made clothes, and with their rough clothing felt happy. Among these privations Henry grew to maturity, and in the after life of these pioneers we can easily trace the effect of their early training in the sterling integrity and sturdy determination of purpose that are a part of their lives. When a young man he served an apprenticeship at the stonemasons' trade, and afterward followed this for many years. He married Mary Weyandt. a native of Maryland, and a daughter of John and Magdaline (Warner) Weyandt. Following their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Heller located on a farm in Monroe Township, Harrrison County, where Mr. Heller engaged at his trade for many years. Later in life he gave this up and devoted his attention to farming. They resided here until their death. Mr. Heller was one of those citizens who took an active interest in the advancement and improvement of his county, and his public spirit manifested itself in many ways. He was widely known throughout the country as " Captain Heller." He had for years been captain of an artillery company of State Militia, and at the outbreak of the Mexican War he went to Cadiz to enlist, but, the regiment being fnll, he was rejected. His maternal grandfather, Peter Sharpneck, whose remains now lie at rest in the Lutheran Cemetery at Bowerston, was a soldier in the Revolution. Mr. Heller always took an active interest in the politics of the country, and although he was elected and served as appraiser, assessor and trustee, yet he never sought office. Politically he 'is a stanch Democrat. Of a family of three sons and four daughters, six of whom grew to maturity, and all now living, our subject is the third child in the order of his birth. He was born in a log house on his father's homestead, in Monroe Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, January 7, 841. He grew to maturity with his parents, assisting in the support of the family, and, although the county had made rapid advancement, he remembers vividly the old log school-house, with its split log benches and 'single desk extending around the room on pegs driven into the wall. In those early days the busy housewife would weave the cloth for the clothes, and our subject well remembers the home-made clothing of his boyhood. He was twelve year of age when he wore a coat for the first time; but when dressed in his " red wampus " and " linsey " pants he felt as proud as though dressed in broadcloth. November 25, 1868, he married Miss Maria Baker, a native of Monroe Township, Harrison County, and a daughter of Samuel and Betty (Orr) Baker, who were both descended from early pioneers of this county. Following their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Heller located on their present farm, in Monroe Township, Harrison County. They began life on limited means, but now own 280 acres of rich land, about one mile south of Bowerston, where they have a pleasant home, surrounded by all tbe comforts of life. Their union has been blessed with one child, Betty A. Politically, Mr. Heller, like his father, is a stanch Democrat. JOSHUA CLARK. The earliest authentic history of the Clark family is of one Walter Clark, whose family were natives of Pennsylvania. They were engaged in agriculture for several generations, and were among the substantial and prosperous citizens of the community. Joshua Clark, the father of our subject, now resident in Freeport, Harrison Co., Ohio, was born in Fayette County, Penn., where his childhood years were spent in the duties that ordinarily occupy the early life of those resident in the country. In his early life he was married to Susannah Flaugh, whose HARRISON COUNTY - 649 parents were natives of England. They commenced their married life in Pennsylvania. where they remained until 1804, when they came to Belmont County, Ohio, remaining four years. They then moved to Short Creek Township, Harrison County, where they remained until 1831, when they came to Washington Township. In 1839 they purchased the farm on whioh their son, Joshua, now resides. Their life was one of hardship and toil, but, never faltering, they ultimately reaped the reward of their industry and frugality, and soon rose from penury to comparative wealth. Their children were named Betsy (deceased), John (deceased), Abisha (in Maynard, Ohio), Mary (deceased), James (deceased), Hannah (deceased), Margaret (Mrs. Augustus Harris, in Freeport), Susan (Mrs. James Reeves, in Washington Township), and Joshua (of Freeport). From bis youth the father was a Whig, and took an active part in the management of his county and township affairs. He and family were members of the Friends Church. January 17, 1868, he passed away, and was buried in Green Mount Cemetery. Mrs. Clark died July 6, 1853, and was laid to rest in Freeport Cemetery. Joshua Clark, the subject proper of this sketch, was born in Short Creek Township, 4-9-1823, and has spent his whole life in the county of his birth, where he has been known as an enterprising and representative citizen, being active in the advancement of the political, educational and financial interests of his section. He has been an enthusiastic Republican since the organization of that party, and has done much for the advancement of his section. February 28, 1862, he was married to Sally, daughter of Elijah Covington. Their married life was commenced in Washington Township, Harrison County, where for three years they managed the farm of Mrs. Clark's uncle. They then removed to Freeport, where Mr. Clark now resides. His family consists of two children: Walter and Pradbee. On Jnly 5, 1887, Mrs. Clark died and was interred in Green Mount Cemetery. Since the death of his wife Mr. Clark has remained at home with his two children. Walter Clark was born June 6, 1815, in Washington Township. He was early initiated into the calling of farming, and has since pursued it. For the past few years, he, in company with his brother, has been engaged in the importation and breeding of blooded stock, consisting mainly of cattle, hogs and poultry. Their farm is familiarly known as Beech Land Farm, and has quite an extended reputation. They were the first to introduce the Polled Aberdeen-Angus cattle into the county, and they have twenty-five flocks of thoroughbred poultry. On August 22, 1889, Mr. Clark was married to Ella M., daughter of Robert Albaugh, a resident of Carroll County, Ohio, and since their marriage they have resided on the home place. Pradbee Clark was born January 27, 1868, and has since resided at home. He and his brother are members of the Republican party, and they are enterprising young men, and are destined to meet with success in their chosen field of work. They have been successful exhibitors at fairs and expositions. Their cattle and poultry, especially, are the admiration of all, and have gained for them many friends far and near. W. RAMSEY, M.D., the longest resident among the physicians of Hopedale, Green Township, Harrison County, and probably the oldest practitioner in the county, was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, in 1830, a son of James and Rachel (Font) Ramsey, natives of Pennsylvania, the former a farmer by occupation. His grandfather, James Ramsey, immigrated to America from Ireland, of which country he was a native. James and Rachel Ramsey were the parents of seven children, of whom the subject of this sketch is the youngest. The father died in Columbiana County, and the mother in Athens County, Ohio; he was a Democrat in politics, and for many years filled the position of justice of the peace. A. W. Ramsey passed his boyhood on a farm