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700 - HARRISON COUNTY. last raised, he sold it at twenty-five cents a bushel. He never had a pair of boots while on the home farm, and wore homespun clothing from childhood to his majority. At the age of nineteen he went to work for himself, engaging with a settler to clear off land at eight dollars per month. At twenty years of age he went to Uhrichsville, and for nearly three years served an apprenticeship with George Sterling, a pioneer carpenter. He then returned to Feed Springs, where he established himself in his trade, and during the many years he followed it erected some of the best buildings in the county, including the Presbyterian and Methodist meeting-houses at Feed Springs. On October 11, 1842, Mr. Hilton married Icy Utterback, who was born near Feed Springs, September 20, 1820, a daughter of William and Margaret Utterback. The year following, Mr. Hilton moved to Tippecanoe, in Washington Township, but about two years later returned to Franklin Township, and, in 1854, to Franklin village, where for many years he carried on his trade in connection with cabinet-making and wagon-making. On May 21, 1873, Mrs. Hilton passed to her reward, at the age of fifty-two years, having been a lifelong member of the Methodist Protestant Church. The children born to Mr. and Mrs. Hilton were nine in number, four of whom are living, as follows: Mary E., wife of Elias Davis, postmaster at Tappan (Franklin); Henry C., a carpenter and builder at Urichsville, Ohio; Hannah M., married to Henry Irwin, of Franklin, and Czatt, residing in Kansas. In 1875 Mr. Hilton married Martha Blackburn, who died in 1877, and for his third wife Mr. Hilton married, February 8, 1880, Jane Copeland, a native of Jefferson County, Ohio, but who, when young, came with her parents, Thomas and Nancy (Dick) Copeland, to Franklin Township, Harrison County, where she grew to womanhood. Mr. Hilton manifested his patriotism during the Civil War by enlisting, on May 2, 1864, in Company D, One Hundred and Seventieth O. V. I., and taking part in the battles of Har per's Ferry, Winchester, Maryland Heights, and in other engagements. He was formerly a Whig in politics, having cast his first presidential vote for William Henry Harrison, but he is now a Prohibitionist. He and wife are members of the Methodist Protestant Church, and both stand high in the esteem of their neighbors. FRANKLIN GAUDY. The well-known Gaudy family emigrated in the eighteenth century from England to Maryland, where they resided until Abram, the grandfather of Franklin, came to Ohio with his family in 1802. Abram was married in Maryland and reared the following family: Isaiah, Eli, James, John, Ezra, Eleanor and Margaret. In his early life Abram was an ardent supporter of the rights of the colonies, and when the War for Independence broke out he was among the first to enlist, and all through that memorable struggle was active the entire time. On coming to Ohio he entered a large tract of land, and spent nearly the whole of his time here in reclaiming it from the wilderness. A hardy and robust man, of simple habits, he lived to the good old age of one hundred years. Abram' s son John, father of Franklin, was born in Harrison County, Ohio, and here he passed much of his early life, though a portion of it was spent in Belmont County. In his youth he learned the potter's trade, which he followed for many years. He was first united in wedlock to Elizabeth Gray, of Belmont County, who died a short time after marriage, leaving one child, William, who enlisted in the Mexican War, and after escaping the dangers of the entire campaign, was, while en route home, seized with a fatal sickness and died in Cincinnati. On October 5, 1835, Mr. Gaudy was married to Chilnisse, daughter of Daniel Winder, one of the earliest settlers in this section, and of English descent. James Winder, the father of Daniel Winder, was a general in the Revolutionary War, and served throughout that glorious contest for liberty. The children born to James Winder were as HARRISON COUNTY - 701 follows: Daniel, James, David and Sarah. James, the father, died in 1828, aged eighty-two years. Daniel, the eldest son of James Winder, spent much of his early life in Pennsylvania, where he was married to Mary Kennedy, who was of Scotch descent. Mr. and Mrs. Winder early settled on a farm in Freeport Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, where Mr. Winder became one of the well-known and successful men of his township, and was ever ready to assist in the cause of improvement and progressiveness. A member of the Whig party, he always supported it, and in religion, he, like his wife, was a firm believer in the doctrines of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which both were members, and in the faith of which they both died. Settling in the wilderness in a small log cabin, deprived of the educational benefits which may always be found in more settled communities, with the wild animals for neighbors and the Indians for visitors, the couple struggled through hardships that at the present day seem scarcely credible. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Gaudy settled in Freeport, where the family have since resided, and where, since Mr. Gaudy's death, his widow still lives, well preserved at the age of seventy-seven years. For many years they had the management of the leading hotel of the town, and so popular did it become among the traveling public that it was made their favorite stopping place in this section. The children born to Mr. Gaudy were as follows: James, Elizabeth, Caroline, Sarah J., Alonzo, Clayton, Daniel, Franklin, all of whom are deceased, excepting Elizabeth and Franklin, the subject of this sketch. Previous to 1850 Mr. Gaudy had supported the Democratic party, but after that time becoming dissatisfied with its actions, became a Republican. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Freeport, and November 7, 1862, died in that faith. Franklin Gaudy was born November 5, 1854, in Freeport. Harrison Co., Ohio, where he has since resided. He had the advantages of the village schools, in which he received his education. Soon after the death of his father the management of the family interests came to him when he was of sufficient age. This task he fulfilled faithfully, and its cares inculcated those business principles which have made his after life successful. Since 1881 he has been engaged in his present business as dealer in groceries and provisions, in the management of which he has shown exceptionally good business tact. Although in delicate health he has an indomitable will, which never permits him to yield. He has an inventive mind, and has for several years been engaged on an invention for a fastener of buggy thills. It is known as the “Gaudy Thill Coupling," and is meeting with a hearty appreciation of its merits. On September 11, 1884, Mr. Gaudy was married to Miss Minnie Williams, of Freeport. He has been a life-long Republican, and has always lent his aid to the advancement of his party's interest and wellfare. He is now the only representative of the family, and has the respect of all. He is a genial companion, and has friends in every place where be has ever been. JOHN BRINDLEY, one of the oldest citizens of Cadiz, was born March 16, 1806, in Harford County, Md., of which State his father, Benjamin, was also a native. Jesse Kent Brindley, grandfather of our subject, and the founder of the family here, was born in Germany, where he grew to manhood and married. Toward the commencement of the Revolutionary War he came with his family to America and settled in Maryland. Soon after his arrival here his wife died, and for his second partner in life he married Julia Kent. Benjamin Brindley, his son, was by trade a wagon-maker, which he learned in Maryland, and which he followed for many years. While quite young he was married to Ellen Cooper, who died in 1824, aged about sixty-five years, and their family consisted of ten children, of whom but two survive: Priscilla, now Mrs. Caleb Low, of Steubenville, Ohio, and John, the subject proper of this biographical memoir. In 1825 Benjamin 702 - HARRISON COUNTY Brindley and his family came to Harrison County and located in Archer Township, where be purchased a farm, later removing to Green Township, where he remained until his death. He was engaged in farming for many years, and was also employed in the wagon-making trade. John Brindley spent his life at home until the age of nineteen, when he determined to start in life for himself. In 1830 he married Ann Brown, a daughter of Hugh and Jane Brown, residents of Archer Township, and after marriage Mr. and Mrs. Brindley located in Archer Township, where they remained until 1860, when they removed to Green Township, and here they lived until 1873, in which year they removed to Cadiz, there to pass the remaining days of their lives. In 1832, while residing in Archer Township, Mr. Brindley met with an adventure which was nearly fatal to him: Across the creek, near the banks of which he had been engaged in cutting timber, a log had been felled, to which a floodgate had been suspended. During a freshet, in order to prevent the gate being destroyed by driftwood, with which the creek was filled, Mr. Brindley had stationed himself on one of the abutments of the gate, around and over which the water was increasing in volume. So swiftly did it rise that before he was aware of the danger to himself, he was swept away. Then began a terrific struggle between life and death. For a long time the task seemed hopeless, but by good fortune Mr. Brindley was finally cast into a tree top. Here he clung desperately, and when present safety was assured, on looking about him he descried his wife running frantically up and down the banks of the stream, looking for him. In vain did he call to her, the roar of the waters completely drowning his voice. He was finally rescued by a neighbor, who, at imminent danger to himself, rode his horse out to him and carried him to land. On October 6, 1889, the wife and mother passed away, at the age of eighty years. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The children born to Mr. and Mrs. Brindley were thirteen in number, as follows: Hugh (living in Kansas), Benjamin, Ellen (Mrs. James Crawford), Frank, Albert, David, Nathaniel, Wesley, Sarah (now Mrs. Ray Finney), John, two infants unnamed, and Thomas living on the farm. Since the death of the mother the home duties have been under the care and management of the daughter, Mrs. Finney, who, with her husband, makes her residence on the home place. The Brindley family have long been active Democrats, and Mr. John Brindley is no exception to the rule. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, having joined the same along with his wife in 1840. Mr. Brindley has been one of the hard-working men of his county; beginning life with but a few dollars, he has, by the practice of economy, good management, and above all, by the earnestness and perseverance which he displayed in whatever he undertook, succeeded admirably, and now, at the age of more than four-score years, he is classed among the solid financial men of the county. The family are among the best known in this section, and fully merit the respect and esteem in which they have been so universally held. THOMAS BRINDLEY, son of John Brindley, was born March 16, 1846, iu Archer Township, Harrison Co., Ohio. He spent most of his early life at the home of his parents, where he remained until he was twenty-two years of age. He then engaged in the merchant tailoring business in Cadiz, which he continued for nearly six years. On November 11, 1860, he was married to Hester A., daughter of Hamilton Birney, a resident of Archer Township, and after remaining in Cadiz a short time they went to Illinois, near Hayworth, where they remained about six years, afterward moving to Peabody, Kas. Here be engaged in farming and stock-raising, and after a stay there of six years he returned to Cadiz, taking charge of the home place where be now resides. The names and dates of the birth of his family are as follows: Clara B., born December 10, 1870; Albert Hamilton, May 7, 1872, died August 10, 1876; Lilia Rose, October 8, 1874; Mary Belle, March 18, 1876; Daisy Ode11a, November 12, HARRISON COUNTY - 703 1878; Thomas Harold, April 27, 1884; Ethel McKey, September 14, 1887. Mr. aud Mrs. Thomas Brindley and family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, at Cadiz, aud in politics he supports the Democratic party. SAMUEL EDWARD CRAWFORD, a well-known business man of Cadiz, Harrison County, was born in Archer Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, in 1853, and is a son of John Crawford, also a native of Harrison County, and at present a resident of Cadiz Township. Edward Crawford, father of John, and a native of Virginia, was a farmer and an early pioneer of Ohio, in which State he died. Samuel E. Crawford received his early education at the common schools, and this he has supplemented with self-tuition. He was reared on the home farm, giving his aid toward its cultivation until June, 1874, when he was married to Miss Emma E. Barratt, a native of Nottingham Township, Harrison County, and a daughter of William H. Barratt. Two children, Everett B. and Rena C., have blessed this union. Until 1886 he continued to reside on a farm, and, although now a citizen of Cadiz, he still retains his farm of 100 acres in Archer Township. Mr. Crawford is Democratic in his political sentiments; in religion he is, with his wife, a member of Asberry Chapel. He is held in high esteem by his fellow-townsmen, both for his integrity and enterprise in his business, as well as for the unimpeachable character of his private life. GEORGE M. HARRAH, farmer, German Township, Harrison County, is a son of Adam N. and Nancy (Mills) Harrah, and was born April 7, 1845. Adam N. Harrah was a son of James G. Harrah, and was born in Westmoreland County, Penn., in 1818. James G. Harrah came, in 1800, to Jefferson County, Ohio, where he entered 640 acres of land, and remained about two years, when, his father having died, he returned home, and there stayed six years; he then returned to Jefferson County, Ohio, and settled on his land. Adam N. Harrah married iii 1840, and settled on the old homestead. He reared a family of four children, viz.: Margaret, James (deceased), George M. aud John L. Adam N. Harrah died in December, 1888. On February 2, 1864, George M. Harrah married Miss Nancy Barnhouse, who was born October 3, 1839, a daughter of William and Sarah (Kelley) Barnhouse, who came from Maryland among the early settlers of Carroll County, Ohio. After his marriage, Mr. Harrah stayed on the old homestead for six years, and then moved to Smithfield, Jefferson County, where he bought a small farm, but remained there only one year, when he sold, and came to where he now lives, and purchased 105 acres. Mr. and Mrs. Harrah are the parents of six children, viz. : William N., station agent on the P., C. & St. L. R. R., at Miller; Sarah, school teacher; Nancy K., Oscar B., Melvin H. and Annie F., at home. Mr. Harrah has been supervisor of German Township for one term, and both he and his wife are consistent members of the Presbyterian Church. E. R. CARSON, an enterprising farmer of Nottingham Township, Harrison County, is a native of the same, born June 14, 1837. His grandfather, John Carson, was born in Maryland, and there married Hannah Rogers, a native of the same State, and about 1800 he and his wife came to Ohio and entered a tract of land comprising 160 acres on Section 4, Nottingham Township, Harrison County. Here he erected a small log cabin, and here he and his wife endured all those hardships known only to pioneers, until the year 1823, when the old log cabin was substituted by a substantial and comfortable dwelling of stone, 30x40 feet, and three and one-half stories in height. For a time, during his earlier years, Mr. Carson had been a school teacher, but the better part of his life was passed in improving his farm. He was an active Whig in 704 - HARRISON COUNTY. politics, and in religion held to the doctrines of the Disciples Church, of which both he and wife were members. In 1860 he departed this life, following his devoted and faithful wife, who had passed away some years before. Franklin Carson, son of John Carson, was born on the homestead, in Nottingham Township, July 14, 1808, and his early life was passed in assisting in the improvement of the farm, his educational training being limited to but three months at the common school. On October 20, 1829, he married Miss Sarah Hines, daughter of John and Rebecca (Deacon) Hines, who early came to Harrison County, Ohio, from Westmoreland County, Penn. To the union of Franklin and Sarah Carson came the following named children: Louisa A., born September 2, 1830, deceased; John, born November 2, 1831, and now residing in Lucas County, Iowa; Hannah, born December 6, 1833, deceased; William F., born August 4, 1835, now a resident of Lucas County, Iowa; Elijah R., born June 14, 1837; Walter B., born August 20, 1838, deceased; Rebecca, born December 8, 1839, deceased; Harvey L., September 19, 1841, and died in hospital in St. Louis, Mo., during the Rebellion; and Isaac. born February 15, 1844, now a resident of Lucas County, Iowa. After his marriage Franklin Carson purchased an eighty-acre farm (on which Samuel Fulton now lives), and this was his home until the death of his wife in 1844, when he sold his place and bought 160 acres on Section 5, Nottingham Township, on which he passed his last days, and which is now owned by John Dunlap and Sarah Blair. On November 25, 1852, Franklin Carson married, for his second wife, Tabitha Hines, a sister of his former wife. On June 16, 1874, he was called to his final rest, dying in the faith of the Disciples Church, of which he had been an active member; he was a Republican, and his social standing was with the best of the residents of Nottingham Township. Elijah R. Carson was reared to manhood ou the homestead in his native township, and was educated at the common schools and at Hope dale College. He was married to Miss Drucilla P. Johnson, who was born in Nottingham Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, September 13, 1840, a daughter of Abiram and Lydia (Turner) Johnson, natives of Maryland and pioneers of Nottingham Township, and this union has been blessed with children as follows: Amanda E., wife of William Monroe, of Carroll County, Ohio; William H. ; Sarah L., deceased; Lydia E.; John F., died in infancy; Annie L., wife of W. B. Ramsey, of Williamson County, Tenn.; and Mary M. Mr. Carson resided on the old farm until 1881, when he sold out and removed to Williamson' County, Tenn., and purchased a farm, but not being satisfied with the surroundings returned to Harrison County, Ohio, and in 1884 bought another farm, comprising 141 acres, on Section 15, also in Nottingham Township (originally entered by Thomas Toole), where he now has his home. Mr. Carson in politics is a Republican, and he and his wife are members of the Disciples Church. A. HAUCK, hardware merchant, Jewett, Bumley Township, Harrison County, is a son of John and Mahala (Stall) Hauck, natives of Ohio. John Hauck was a son of Andrew Hauck, who was born in Germany in 1798, and when eighteen years of age came to Lancaster, Penn., where he was sold and compelled to work until he was twenty-one years old, to pay for his passage. He was married in Lancaster, Penn., to Miss Annie Hiney, a native of Germany. He was a tailor by trade, but on coming to Carrollton, Carroll County, among the early settlers, he here learned the silversmith's trade, which he followed until 1869, when he went to Albion, Ind., and there lived with his daughter, Sarah. Mr. and Mrs. Hauck were the parents of six children, by name, John, Sarah, Mary, Catherine, Amos and Andrew. Mrs. Hauck died in 1867, and in 1883 Mr. Hauck passed away. He was a member of the Lutheran Church for many years, was well known to the people of Carrollton, and highly respected HARRISON COUNTY - 705 by all who knew him. John Hauck was born in Carrollton, Ohio, May 20, 1822, and passed his boyhood days on his father's farm, about two and a half miles from Carrollton. He married and settled on his father's farm, where he remained until 1858, when he moved to Carrollton, where he died November 10, 1860. His wife was born August 9, 1829, and died November 21, 1860. They were the parents of five children, viz. : Albert, our subject; Andrew, deceased; Mary, wife of Isaac Dunlap, of Salineville, Ohio; Margaret, deceased, and M. L., a merchant, in Jewett, Ohio. A. Hauck, the subject proper of these lines, was born in Carroll County, Ohio, October 13, 1847. 'After his father's death he worked on a farm for two years, then entered a shoe shop in Carrollton as an apprentice, and served there for three years. He then proceeded to the western States, where he worked at the trade for some years, when he returned home. On April 20, 1873, he married Miss Samantha J. Stall, who was born January 20, 1854, a daughter of John and Ann (Condo) Stall, and after marriage Mr. Hauck came to Jewett, where he followed his trade, and dealt in boots and shoes. In 1875 he erected the building he now occupies, and has been in mercantile business most of the time since; was in the printing business, and in the manufacturing of woolen yarn for one or two years. Mr. and Mrs. Hauck are the parents of two children: John Andrew, born March 1, 1874, and Mary Elizabeth, born March 1, 1884. The parents are respected members of the Lutheran Church. MICHAEL HOTZ was born March 25, 1825, in Germany. His father, Adam Hotz, was born in 1780, and spent the most of his early life in farming in his native county, where he was married to Elizabeth Schnellbaker, who bore him the following named children: Adam, Philip, Michael, Kelyon and Catherine. In 1831, with his family, Mr. Hotz came to America, landing at Baltimore, where he remained three years, and then came to Harrison County, Ohio, settling in Washington Township, where he purchased a small tract on which he erected a small cabin. On this and adjoining farms the family found plenty to occupy themselves, and all were compelled to labor hard that they might get a start in the world. In 1864 Mr. Hotz died, his wife having departed this life in 1862. Michael Hotz had but little time to devote to the cultivation of his mind in his younger days, but he understood hard work, and always devoted himself to it. Little by little he succeeded in gathering some means, and finally purchased a small farm, which he improved and gradually increased. His financial success was due entirely to his own efforts, having commenced life with no assistance whatever. In 1850 Mr. Hotz was married to Ann Sinclair, of Harrison County, and to this union have been born children as follows: Mary E., Kelyon, Eliza J., Catherine Jane, Emma, Charles W., William W., Clement C., Maggie, Eva M. and Sadie 0. Mr. Hotz and family are members and liberal supporters of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In their political affiliations the family have always been Democratic. SAMUEL PATTERSON, D. D., one of the oldest of the Presbyterian ministers, both in years and in service, in Harrison County, was born in what is now Carroll County, Ohio, June 2, 1827. His father, William Patterson, was born in 1802, in the town of Steubenville, Ohio, where he was educated and reared. Samuel, the father of William Patterson, was born in County Down, Ireland, the family having moved from Scotland to Ireland to escape the religious persecutions. While quite young, Samuel Patterson came to America, and resided in Steubenville for some time. He was married to Mary Lisle, who bore him two children, William and Jane, and this wife dying, he was again married, and reared the following family: Maria, George and Samuel. In politics 706 - HARRISON COUNTY Mr. Patterson was a Whig, and was among the first of the Abolition party. He was a stanch member of the Presbyterian Church, of which he was a member at his death. The early life of William Patterson was spent at Wintersville, Ohio, where he remained until he was twenty-three years of age, when he moved to Carroll County, Ohio, and purchased a farm, which he cleared himself. In his twenty-fifth year he was married to Mary, daughter of Guy Lowthers, a native of Ireland, and the young couple immediately settled on a farm, where they resided for some time, but finally moved to Richmond, Jefferson County. Their children were named Samuel, Alexander, Lizzie, John and Rachel. In 1838 Mrs. Patterson died, and for his second wife Mr. Patterson married Jane Young, who bore him the following named children: Isabelle, Robert Y. and Mary J. For his third wife Mr. Patterson married Matilda Bailey, who survived him, Mr. Patterson dying November 25, 1862. In his politics a Whig, he early espoused the cause of the Abolition party, and was active in the promulgation of its principles. For many years he was elder in the Presbyterian Church, and was one of its active and energetic members. The early life of Samuel Patterson (our subject), was spent in Carroll County, Ohio, where lie received a preliminary education at the common schools; afterward he attended the academy at Hagerstown, Md. For several years he engaged in teaching, and also attended the College of Richmond, Va., for four years. He then entered Washington and Jefferson College, Va., where he took his degree in 1853. Then, entering the Western Theological Seminary of Allegheny, Penn., he graduated with honors in May, 1856, and was licensed to preach May 18, 1856, but received a call at Uhrichsville, April 11, 1856; where he remained until 1858, and then accepted a call at Deersville, where be has since remained continuously for thirty-two years. For several years past he has had charge of three churches—Deersville, Feed Springs and Lima. On October 28,1856,the Doctor was mar- ried to Isabella Campbell, of Carroll County, Ohio, and to this union have been born three children: William C., Mary (dead), Samuel S. On the organization of the Prohibition party Mr. Patterson identified himself with its principles, taking an active part in its ranks, and in 1887 he was its candidate for State Senator. ABRAHAM H. BUSBY. On January 18, 1814, on the place where he now resides, Abraham H. Busby first saw the light. His father, John Busby, was one of the earliest settlers of Harrison County, having come here in 1805, while the country was almost a wilderness. John was a native of Maryland, where his father died when the former was quite young. He brought his mother with him, she living with him until her death. When he attained manhood he wedded Agnes Wisner, who shared his toils and hardships in the work of clearing and beautifying their farm. He did much to develop the country, and was one of the most sturdy of pioneers. He served as justice of the peace for eighteen years, and by the honesty of his decisions, and the fairness of his judgments, gained and retained the highest regard of even his political opponents. A Democrat in politics, he ever continued to teach the doctrines of his party. Although not a member of a church, still his daily life was such as to command the approbation and admiration of all. He preceded his wife to the grave by about eighteen months, and they both now, at their request, sleep peacefully on the farm which had been the scene of so many struggles and discouragements, as well as triumphs. He left a family of fourteen children, eleven of whom were girls, and of whom five now survive. Abraham H. Busby, who is the twelfth child in order of birth, remained with his father until the latter's death. On May 18, 1848, he was married to the daughter of James and Elizabeth Marshall, who were natives of Pennsylvania, but whose ancestry were Irish. Immediately after his marriage Abraham H. Busby brought HARRISON COUNTY - 707 his wife home, where they have since lived a period of over forty-one years, cheering each ether and sharing their joys and sorrows. To this marriage were born six children, viz. : John B., who is one of the prominent lawyers of Harrison County, he having acquired his legal ,education under the tuition of Judge Pierce; Nancy Jane, who died March 5, 1885; Isaac Jackson; William R., now living in Archer Township; James W., now living near his father in Archer Township, assisting his father in the farm work, which he does in a manner that reflects credit upon him, and Anna Mary, now Mrs. Delmar Robinson. Mr. Busby is a Democrat in politics, and has voted his ticket at every opportunity. Injured in the shoulder and badly afflicted with rheumatism, he is incapacitated for the heavier duties of farm life. His wife also has been an invalid for the past nine years, but bears her suffering in a patient and cheerful manner. They rank among the progressive farmers of Archer Township, and are appreciated for their true worth. JOHN L. HARRAH. This gentleman is now the only living representative of the Harrah family, which had been so closely identified with the early settlement of Harrison County. James G. Harrah, his grandfather, a native of Westmoreland County, Penn., was born December 2, 1778, and his life was spent on the farm, where he acquired that vigor of constitution which has so characterized the family. Early in life he married Margaret Neil, and in 1805 he came with his family to Jefferson County, Ohio, settling in Wayne Township. Here, in the midst of the wilderness, far removed from any other human habitation, he built his primitive cabin, his farm consisting of 720 acres, on which he spent many years of hard, unremitting toil. His children by his first wife were named William, Charles, James, Elliott, John, Adam, Mary Ann, Sally and Harriet. The mother of these children died in 1835, and was buried in Beech Spring Cemetery; and in 1838 the father married, for his second wife, Mrs. Mary McNara, and in 1874 she, too, passed from earth, being buried in Pine Fork Cemetery. On December 1, 1871, at the patriarchal age of ninety-three years, after a well-spent life, Mr. Harrah was called to his reward, and his remains now rest by the side of his first wife, in Beech Spring Cemetery. In his youth he had joined the Democratic party, or rather what afterward became the Democratic party, casting his first vote for Jefferson. In 1816 he was elected a justice of the peace, which office he filled many years, but declined to accept other positions. He and his family were members of the Presbyterian Church. Adam Harrah, son of the above, and father of the subject of these lines, was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, October 28, 1818, and remained at home during his youth and early manhood, attending the schools of the neighborhood and assisting in the duties of the farm. In 1840 he was united in marriage with Nancy Mills, and immediately thereafter they came to the home place in Wayne Township, Jefferson Co., Ohio, where, for many years, they cared for their parents. The children born to this union were named as follows: James, Margaret, George and John L. In 1868 Mr. Harrah moved with his family from Jefferson County to Harrison County, same State, where ho purchased a farm in Green Township. Mrs. Harrah died August 19, 1874, and was buried in Beech Spring Cemetery, her decease having been brought about by a very melancholy event, one which caused her husband for the rest of his days much grief and suffering. He had cut his hand, and his wife in dressing the wound, accidentally cut her hand, death ensuing five days thereafter from blood poisoning. He uncomplainingly bore his later-day sufferings, being well taken care of by his devoted children, who used every means to make his declining years happy and comfortable. He died at the old home place, December 5, 1888, and was placed by the side of his beloved wife. They were active and sympathetic members of the Presbyterian 708 - HARRISON COUNTY. Church, of which society they were among the leaders in their section, and were highly esteemed by all. In politics he was a stanch Democrat, and was often honored by his party with positions of trust and honor, such as township trustee, assessor and others. John L. Harrah, whose name heads this sketch, was born August 10, 1847, in Wayne Township, Jefferson Co., Ohio, and in his early days had the usual experience of farm life and country schooling. Ho now occupies the home place in Green Township, Harrison County, with his wife and child. On September 1, 1869, he married Miss Susan F. Mansfield, of Jefferson County, Ohio, and one child, Frederick C., was born to them February 10, 1874. Mr. and Mrs. Harrah are members of the Presbyterian Church at Beech Spring, where they are regular attendants, being faithful supporters of the good work. In politics he is an enthusiastic Democrat, and a practical worker of the party. While he well merits public confidence, and has frequently been offered political preferment, still he has invariably generously left the honors of office to others. Mr. Harrah is one of the representative men of his township, and, having followed in the footsteps of his parents, has caused the name he bears to remain the synonym of honesty, integrity and true worth. JOHN P. and WILLIAM RITCHEY. No family in Harrison County has better claim to prominent place in this work than the one of whom we now write. The Ritchey family are of Scotch-Irish extraction, Adam Ritchey, the great-grandfather of the gentleman whose names head this sketch, having immigrated to America from the north of Ireland some time during the early half of the eighteenth century. He settled in Pennsylvania, where he married and reared a family. Four of his sons, viz.: John, Thomas, Isaac and William, served in the Revolutionary War on the side of the colonists, the latter two losing their lives in the service of their country, while John and Thomas served to the close of the struggle; another son, David, although he did not see active service, was a member of the " Minute Men." Andrew Ritchey, grandfather of our subjects, owing to a disabling injury received from a scythe, was unable to follow his brothers to the war, but remaining on the farm performed the various arduous duties thereof as best he could. He was born and reared in York County, Penn., where he married Ann Campbell, and a few years later they moved to Washington County, same State, making it their final home, where the grandmother died of cholera in 1834, at an advanced age, the grandfather following her to the grave in 1838, when aged eighty years. They were the parents of eight children, named, respectively, David, John, Andrew, Charles, James, Hannah, Ann and Catherine, all now deceased. Of these Andrew came to Ohio in January, 1803, settling in what was then Jefferson (now Harrison) County, on a section of land that had been entered by the brothers in 1802. He brought with him his family, five horses, a cow and sufficient provisions to last them till the following spring, the journey being made in a wagon; the horses were sent back to Pennsylvania. They came a short time before the heavy snow-storm of that winter, none of the land being as yet cleared. When they were at last enabled to make a regular commencement on their new wild home, they made rapid progress in clearing their farm, their first log cabin being erected on the spot where is now the farm owned by John Hanna. Their first crop of wheat was what was known as " sick wheat," something not now known in Ohio, and they had to depend on corn, potatoes, pumpkins and turnips. Andrew Ritchey- was twice married, first time to Nancy Trinnel, of York County, Penn., by whom he had seven children—three sons and four daughters—and in June, 1818, a few years after the death of this wife, he married Miss Margaret Boggs, of Belmont County, Ohio, by which union there were born eleven children—two sons and nine daughters— nine of whom died before reaching HARRISON COUNTY - 713 the age of twenty-one years; only four of them ever married and had families, and all are now deceased except the youngest three daughters. In 1805 Andrew's brother, Charles, came out, followed, in 1807, by another brother, John. Charles married Jane McWilliams, of Belmont County, Ohio, and had by her fifteen children-eight sons and seven daughters and, of these, two of the sons died in boyhood, and two shortly after reaching maturity; eleven married, and ten are yet living (the majority of them in Logan County, Ohio), three of them being now over three-score years of age. Charles Ritchey sold his farm in Ohio, in 1829, and moved to Washington County, Penn.; in 1835, he sold out there, and following year came to Logan County, Ohio, where he died in 1839. Andrew Ritchey died in Short Creek Township in 1859. John Ritchey, the second son of Andrew and Ann (Campbell) Ritchey, and the father of John P. and William, was born December 8, 1776, in York County, Penn., and when he was four years old was brought to Washington County, same State, where he grew to manhood, his education being extremely limited. On January 10, 1809, he was married to Elizabeth (Brown) Patterson, who was born in 1781, in Pennsylvania, of which State her parents were for a long time residents, and on the farm which William Patterson had entered near Patterson's Mills, in 1780, are still to be found descendants of the family. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. John Ritchey settled on that portion of the original land entry made by him and his brothers, as above spoken of, and which is now the beautiful, fertile farm owned and occupied by their sons, John P. and William, in Short Creek Township, Harrison County. The primitive log cabin put up in the neighborhood, afterward considerably improved, was the abode of Mr. and Mrs. John Ritchey during the rest of their lives. They were the parents of five children, of whom the following is a brief record: David was born August 26, 1810, was married February 11, 1840, to Susan Dossy, moved to Illinois, in 1845, and died June 19, 1847, in 38 Mercer County, that State (their children were Mary Ann, born December 22, 1840; John, born September 15, 1842; George, born July 28, 1844, and Elizabeth Jane, born February 28, 1848); Mary Ann, born December 11, 1813, married Jonah Nicholls, and died in Illinois in 1872, leaving four children; John P. and William, the subjects proper of this memoir, were born January 7, 1816, and May 24, 1821, respectively; James, born April 4, 1824, died in December, 1839. On March 24, 1852, at the age of seventy-six years, the father passed from earth, and November 11, 1859, the mother followed to the grave, aged seventy-eight years. They were originally members of the Associate Presbyterian Church, but later united with the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. John P. and William Ritchey helped in their boyhood in the improvement of the home farm, their school advantages, owing to the primitive condition of the country, being very limited. At the age of nineteen William left home in order to learn the trade of carpenter, but was soon after recalled, owing to the failing health of his brother, John P. Together, then, the two brothers carried on the farm, caring for their aged parents in their declining years, and at last saw them peacefully pass from earth. Previous to this, however, they had purchased the old homestead, which they have since occupied and improved. Some years ago the old log house was pulled down, and near where it stood is now the present residence erected by our subjects; they also put up the barn, wagon-shed and other outhouses. The farm comprises 168 acres, situated one mile and a half from New Athens, and is now in a high state of cultivation. The chief management thereof is in the hands of William, who rents from his brother his portion. In 1860 William Ritchey was married to Miss Jane Leach, of Green Township, Harrison County, whose father, James Leach, came to that county at an early date, dying there in 1860, his wife having preceded him to the grave in 1856. John P. has never married, and the 714 - HARRISON COUNTY. brothers have a home in common, beneath the same roof. Both are members of the Democratic party, and William was twice elected to the position of supervisor, serving, however, but one term. John P. ran for the same office so early in the politics of the county that only eight votes were cast, although there were four candidates, who received, respectively, one, two, two and three votes. The family are adherents of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, and are highly respected and esteemed in the community. SAMUEL C. KELLY, one of the young and prominent business men of Freeport, Harrison County, was born November 28, 1862, in Freeport, where he has always resided. His father, Samuel Kelly, was also born in Freeport, to which place his parents came at a very early date. The boyhood and youth of Samuel Kelly were spent at home attending the schools. In early life he was married to Hannah McMath, who bore him two children, Theodore and William, both of whom, with their mother, are now deceased, and for his second wife he married Belinda McMath, sister of his first wife; she bore him the following named children: Ruth (Mrs. Harry Conaway), Frank and Samuel C. Mr. Kelly engaged in agriculture nearly the whole of his life, dying in 1862, and followed by his wife in 1869. He was a Democrat of the Jeffersonian school, and was a firm believer in the principles advocated by that party. In religious matters he was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which faith he died. The early life of Samuel C. was spent in the pursuit of an education, in which he was successful. The village schools gave him a stimulus to close application to books, and constant study has enabled him since to keep abreast of the times in all economic and political questions. From his youth he manifested a deep interest in politics, and has, although a young man, filled various offices in his section with honor and satisfaction. In 1886 he was elected mayor of his native place, to which he was re-elected in 1888, serving two terms. In educational matters he has always taken an active interest, and has served on the board of education. As a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, he is a liberal contributor, and is ever ready to assist in any charitable act. On November 12, 1886, he was married to Hattie Hastings, of Freeport, and to this union have been born two children. Mr. Kelly is now engaged in the general lumber business, and is also interested in contracting and building. MILTON W. FRIBLEY, a merchant of Hopedale, Harrison County, was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, December 10, 1854, a son of Daniel and Leah (Edmunds) Fribley, former a native of Northumberland County, Penn., and latter a daughter of Edward and Susan Edmunds. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Fribley were married in 1834, and they lived in Old Town Valley, Tuscarawas Co., Ohio, where she died in 1883, aged sixty-two years; Mr. Fribley is yet living near New Philadelphia, same county, where he carries on farming. They were the parents of nine children, of whom the following is a brief record: Edward J., lives in Assumption, Ill.; James J. is in Baxter Springs, Kas. ; John W. died at Memphis, Tenn., in the War of the Rebellion; Cornelia is the widow of John L. Roll, and lives in New Philadelphia, Ohio; Ella is the wife of Lyman Hardman, a merchant in Uhrichsville, Ohio; Manilla is the wife of Rev. J. W. Toland, presiding elder in the Methodist Episcopal Conference at Canton, Ohio; Lambert is a farmer in Tuscarawas County, near New Philadelphia; Milton W. is the subject of this memoir, and Charles is a candy manufacturer in Pans, Ill. Milton W. Fribley was educated at the common schools of his neighborhood, and also at the Union School in New Philadelphia. At the age of sixteen he began as a clerk in a store in HARRISON COUNTY - 715 his native county, in which capacity he served some seven years, after which he opened a general news store at New Philadelphia, conducting same over a year. On October 16, 1888, he came to Hopedale, where he purchased the stock and store of M. J. Saunders, and has since successfully carried on a general merchandising business. Mr. FrIbley was married May 6, 1880, in New Philadelphia, Ohio, to Ella, daughter of H. L. and Margaret Custer, and a native of Perrysville, Carroll Co., Ohio. She is a cousin of the late Gen. Custer of the United States Army. To this union two children were born, viz. : Clara Marie and General Custer, both at home. L. N. CARMAN, farmer, German Township, Harrison County, is a son of Andrew and Isabelle (Maxwell) Carman, former of whom was a son of John Carman, a native of Maryland, born of Welsh descent. John Carman was born in 1785, and in 1817 came to Wayne Township, Jefferson Co., Ohio. He first located in Hopedale, but only stayed there for a short time, when be settled in Wayne Township, Jefferson County. He served through the War of 1812 and died in 1861, the father of ten children, viz. : Andrew, Samuel, Marshall, Mary, John, Elizabeth, Patience, Thomas, Jane and Cyrus. Andrew Carman was born in Maryland in 1810, and came with his father to Wayne Township, Jefferson County. He was twice married, and his first wife bore him two children: Selena and John; by his second wife he became the father of the following named children: Enoch and Oliver, both deceased; Lewis N.; Andrew and Matilda, both deceased, and Ann, wife of John Walker, Hopedale, Ohio. Lewis N. Carman was born in Wayne Township, Jefferson Co., Ohio, October 8, 1340. On October 16, 1862, he entered Company E, Fifty-second Ohio Volunteers, and served in this company until January 16, 1863, when he returned home and May 10, 1864, enlisted in Company B, One Hundred and Seventieth Regiment, and was finally discharged September 10, 1864. He returned home to Wayne Township, Jefferson Co., Ohio, where he worked for his uncle till March 4, 1869, when he married Miss Mahala A. Hobson, born March 23, 1846, a daughter of Caleb and Sarah A. (More) Hobson, of Salem Township, Jefferson Co., Ohio. In December, 1871, he bought the farm in Salem Township, Jefferson County, where he remained until 1884, when he sold out and came to where he now is living, and bought one of the best stock farms in the township. Mr. and Mrs. Carman are the parents of four children, namely: Sarah B., deceased; J. W. and Oliver, at home, and Caleb, deceased. The parents are members of the Disciples Church. JOHN TOOLE, a farmer of Nottingham Township, Harrison County, is a native of the same, born August 1, 1846. His father, Thomas Tcole. was born in Virginia about the year 1794, and there married Miss Matilda Palmer, who was born, in 1803, in the same State. To this union were born ten children, as follows: William, deceased; Margaret Todd, residing in Freeport Township, Harrison, Co., Ohio; Rachel Palmer, Elizabeth Johnson and Millie A. Roland, all three also residents of Freeport; Thomas, deceased; John, our subject; Martha Scott, in Moorefield Township; Henry, in Nottingham Township, and James, who died in infancy. Thomas Toole, on coming to Ohio from Virginia, first located in Athens Township, Harrison County, but after a short time removed to Nottingham Township, where he purchased a tract of eighty acres on Section 15, now owned by E. R. Carson, but originally entered by a Mr. Fisher. From this soil Mr. Toole extracted the first stump, that of a hickory tree, and on this farm he died May 9, 1864, his widow surviving him until October 10, 1883, both dying in the faith of the Methodist Episcopal Church. On December 30, 1869, John Toole married Miss Sarah J. Kent, who was born May 26, 716 - HARRISON COUNTY. 1850, a daughter of Absalom and Sarah Kent. Six children blessed this union, as follows: Absalom, born December 15, 1870; William T., born February 26, 1873; Flora M., born November 4, 1875; George F., born November 11, 1878; Harry B., born February 4, 1883, and Kinsey, born November 8, 1886. After his marriage, Mr. Toole settled on a farm he still owns on Section 21, in Nottingham Township, and there resided until 1885, when he removed to his present place, owned by Mrs. Ruth J. Kent. Mrs. Took is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church; in politics Mr. Took is a Republican, and held the office of supervisor one term. ELIZABETH ENDSLEY, of Jewett, Harrison County, is a daughter of Robert I and Margaret (Northhammer) Birney. She was born upon the farm now owned by J. S. Birney, in German Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, March 3, 1822, and was reared to womanhood upon the old homestead, obtaining her education in the public schools of her native township. On December 24, 1845, she married Robert Endsley, a son of James and Elizabeth (Walker) Endsley, and born in 1813. By this union there were five children, viz.: Mary M., wife of William C. Adams, of Archer 'Township, Harrison Co., Ohio; Melissa, deceased; Lucinda J., wife of Eli Caven; Elizabeth A., wife of Rev. R. H. Freshwater, of Steubenville, Ohio, and Rebecca Frances, wife of Rev. Charles A. Naylor. After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Ends-ley spent some years in Archer Township, Harrison County, and after the death of Mr. Ends-ley, in 1867, Mrs. Endsley removed to Scio, North Township, Harrison County, where she remained for a short time, after which she came to Jewett, in Bumley Township, same county, and purchased the property which she now owns, and where she still resides. Mrs. Endsley has been a life-long member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Endsley was a member of the Presbyterian Church. He served as justice of the peace two terms, and was in all things highly respected; and of Mrs. Endsley we can most fittingly close this brief record of a quiet, uneventful life, with the words: "Her children shall rise up and call her blessed." GEORGE ROBISON, one of the most I highly esteemed citizens of Washington I Township, Harrison County, was born July 6, 1817, in Jefferson County, Ohio. His father, John, was born in Virginia, where for several generations the family had resided. Soon after John Robison's arrival in Ohio, he was married to Mary Ford, a resident of Jefferson County. There the young couple commenced their married life, and after remaining there eight or nine years removed to Franklin Township, where for several years they leased a farm, but finally purchased in Washington Township, where they remained until their death. Their children were John, William, James, George, Nancy, Nathan and Martha. John Robison was an energetic and enterprising man, and, like all the early settlers, was inured to hard work. He was a life-long Republican, and was always interested in the success of his party. He and his family were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and were at all times identified with the progressive and charitable movements of their society. In 1845 he passed from earth and was followed by his wife, who died in 1860. George Robison spent nearly his whole life in Harrison County, mostly in Washington Township. His youth was spent much as farmers' boys generally—engaged in tilling and improving the home place. January 11, 1839, he was married to Sarah, daughter of James Billingsly, who bore him, January 11, 1840, one child, Samantha, now Mrs. James Couthers. Mrs. Robison died September 13, 1872, and was buried at Deersville. Mr. Robison has been a Democrat for many years, and although a man of few words, still is one of deep convictions HARRISON COUNTY - 717 and steadfast opinions. He and his family were members of the Disciples Church. In gaining his property Mr. Robison can congratulate himself on his success, and although paying the debt of another somewhat crippled him, still he has manfully and honestly labored on, and has discharged the debt, and his integrity stands unquestioned. His farm of 107 acres is under an excellent state of cultivation, and is equipped with good, substantial buildings. A wholesonled, honest man, he has won and retained the confidence and respect of all. JOHN MERRYMAN, the subject of this sketch, was born July 26, 1823, in. the township of Cadiz, county of Harrison, and State of Ohio. His parents were of German stock and residents of Maryland. His father, Micajah, who was born April 25, 1775, was a shoemaker by trade, which he followed until the breaking out of the War of 1812, when he enlisted and served through the entire struggle. Soon after its close he came to Harrison County, Ohio, and located in Smithfield, where he remained a short time and then removed to Cadiz Township, during all of which time he continued the trade of shoemaker. He next removed to Archer Township, where he purchased a small farm, built a small log cabin, and endured the hardships incident to pioneer life. He subsequently sold his farm and continued at his trade of shoemaking in various parts of the county, until, at the age of seventy-two, he died and was buried in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. Although a Democrat in politics, he was not an office seeker, but was ever a worker for the principles enunciated by Jefferson, and endorsed by Jackson. He and his wife were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church of long standing. His wife was born in Maryland in March, 1795, a daughter of Martin and Mary Ann Snyder, residents of that State. In 1811 she was married to Micajah Merryman, and became the mother of eighteen children, fifteen of whom attained full age. Six are now living, one of whom, John, the subject of this sketch, is now a resident of Archer Township. The early life of John Merryman was spent in Cadiz Township, and he was married to Mary Shivers, daughter of John and Elizabeth Shivers, who then resided in Cadiz Township. After marriage Mr. Merryman worked at his trade, both in Harrison and Tuscarawas Counties, and in May, 1866, purchased a portion of the farm on which he now resides. He has since made many additions, until at present he is the owner of 134 acres of as good land as there is in his section. Ten children were the issue of their marital relations: Martha, now Mrs. James B. Rogers, and living in Cadiz; Caroline; Alexander; Hannah, married to George English, and now deceased; Jackson, died at the age of two years; Elizabeth, now Mrs. Lincoln Blair and living in Stock Township; Jeremiah C., living in Nottingham; La Fayette; Sarah M., now Mrs. James Love, and living in Sauk Centre, Minn. ; John, living at home. Mrs. John Merryman was born in Nottingham Township, August 22, 1824. Her parents were natives of Maryland, who came to this county at an early period, and were highly respected by all. Mr. Merryman is one of the stanchest of Democrats, and has held the office of school director for the past fifteen years; he takes great pride in the educational advancement of his township, county and State. JACOB CRAMBLET (deceased), who in his lifetime was one of the leading farmers and business men of Harrison County, was born in Maryland, February 9, 1825. His father, John Cramblet, was also an ative of Maryland, where the family have long resided. There the early life of John was spent, and there it was that he acquired his educational and business training. Many years before his coming to Ohio, he was married to Margaret, daughter of Thomas Gladman, and to this union were born the following named children: Joel, Jacob, Thomas, Rachel Ann, Ellen and Margaret. They came to Franklin Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, 718 - HARRISON COUNTY. in 1843, and purchased a farm on which John Cramblet and his wife spent the remainder of their lives. They were among the earliest members of the Christian Church; in politics Mr. Cramblet was Democratic, and although not as enthusiastic as some, still always supported the party. He and his wife now sleep side by side at Deersville. The early life of Jacob Cramblet was spent in Maryland and Jefferson County, Ohio. At the age of eighteen years he came with his father to Franklin Township, Harrison County, and from that time until his death was identified with its progress in all ways. In 1853 he was married to Sarah McClintock, daughter of Thomas McClintock, a resident of Franklin Township, Harrison County, and the children that blessed this union were named as follows: John, George, Isabelle, Viola, Samantha, Margaret, Thomas and Sherman. He and family were members of the Christian Church, in which for many years preceding his death he was an elder and also an indefatigable worker. He was a Republican, and as such took an active part in the advancement of the interests of that party, being always among those who took the lead. For six years he represented his district as county commissioner, and also served in other capacities and offices. As a politician he was of steady convictions, always dealt honorably with his opponents, and was always highly respected by them. In matters of public interest he was ever interested, and was always ready with time and money to assist in the prosecution of any undertaking for the benefit of his section. He was a self-made man, and made his property by his own individual efforts. As a business man he was honored and respected by all, and many in his section can testify to the assistance he gave in time of need. On December 12, 1886, mourned by a large circle of friends, he passed away. In his death the township lost one of its most energetic men, the church one of its most liberal supporters and earnest workers, and progress one its most zealous adherents. The loss to the family is irreparable. NATHANIEL A. WALLACE. Of the old settlers yet residing in Green Township, Harrison County, none are more prominently identified with its history, or are better known than the subject of this sketch, who is a native of the township, born July 16, 1811. Thomas Wallace, grandfather of N. A„ was a native of Scotland, "land of the mountain and the. flood," from which country he emigrated to America with his family, settling in eastern Pennsylvania, where he and his wife remained until their death. Their family consisted of three eons and six daughters, of whom John, the father of the subject of these lines, was born in York County, Penn. On October 6, 1795, he married Elizabeth, daughter of Abel McCleary, of York County, Penn., and in the spring following their marriage the young couple came to Ohio, and located in Warren Township, Jefferson County. Here they remained eight years, removing to Harrison County, same State, in 1804, where he purchased a farm in Green Township, on which they lived until death called them from earth. Mrs. Wallace died February 19, 1855, Mr. Wallace following her to the grave June 4, 1863, and both lie buried in Beech Spring Cemetery. He was a supporter of the Whig party, and took a lively interest in all public questions which came before the people at his time. The names of the children born to this honored couple, together with dates of birth, are as follows: William, October 3, 1796; Isaac, born October 9, 1798; Thomas, September 20, 1800; Robert, October 26, 1802; Rebecca, June 6, 1804; Margaret, July 16, 1806; John, May 5, 1809; Nathaniel A. (our. subject); Abraham, August 24, 1813; Elizabeth, March 22, 1821. The parents and all of the children were or are members of the Presbyterian Church. Nathaniel A. Wallace remained at home, assisting in the duties of the farm, and attending school, where he acquired a liberal education. For a time he was engaged in teaching, and then returned to the more pleasant pursuits of agriculture. On March 4, 1834, he was married to Jane, daughter of Robert Watson. of Athens HARRISON COUNTY - 719 Township, Harrison County; she died February 18, 1868, leaving no issue, and is buried in Beech Spring Cemetery. On September 2, 1869, Mr. Wallace married, for his second wife, Sarah Goodrich, daughter of George Goodrich, at one time a resident of Carroll County, Ohio; on October 9, 1878, she, too, passed away, and was laid to rest at New Hagerstown, Carroll County. To this union one child was born June 19, 1870, named Mary, who was married September 11, 1889, to John Stringer. On June 24, 1875, Mr. Wallace was again united in the bonds of wedlock, on this occasion with Elizabeth, daughter of Oliver Marsh, a resident of Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace are active members of the Beech Spring Presbyterian Church, and are ever in the van of all charitable movements. Politically he was a Whig till the organization of the Republican party, which he has since strongly supported. Mr. Wallace is among the representative men of his section, and has by his integrity won the confidence and esteem of all. EMMETT N. HAVERFIELD, of the firm of Haverfield & Givin, printers, and dealers in fancy goods, novelties and watches, etc., Cadiz, was born in Harrison County, Ohio, in December, 1859, and is a son of John N. and Emeline (Lavely) Haverfield. After completing a thorough literary and commercial education, our subject, at about the age of twenty-one years, commenced business in the card and novelty line at Enfield, Harrison County, at which place, however, he did not long remain. In 1886 he came to Cadiz, where he established himself in business, and, in 1888, formed the present partnership firm of Haverfield & Givin, who are now conducting the most extensive business of the kind in the United States, and giving employment to some ninety hands. A paper or periodical is published in connection, also novelty works, and, altogether, the establishment reflects the highest credit on its founder, Mr. Haverfield, who was the first to engage in that particular line in the West. In July, 1875, Emmett N. Haverfield was united in marriage with Miss Mary A., daughter of Robert Finical, and to this union were born two children, Eva Deane and Anna Fay. The parents are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and in politics Mr. Haverfield is a stanch Republican. JACOB M. DERRY, of Freeport, Harrison County, was born in Virginia, March 19, 1842. His father, George Derry, was also a native of Virginia, and in that State he was married. He became the father of four sons and nine daughters. Coming to Ohio he settled in Moorefield Township, Harrison County, where he died in 1854, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church; his remains were placed beside those of his wife, who had passed away some years previously. If any class deserves honor more than another, it surely is those who laid aside all chance and hope of business success to preserve the Union from disruption, and who, during those years of doubt and fear, never hesitated in their unflinching loyalty or unswerving duty. If to those who escaped free from wounds and with health unimpaired, we have the deepest feelings of respect and gratitude, how much more should we have for those who did not escape unscathed? Of the latter class is our subject. Soon after attaining his majority he enlisted in the One Hundred and Twenty-sixth 0. V. I., Company B, and was assigned to the Sixth Army Corps. He participated in all the engagements of his regiment until September 21, 1864, when, at Fisher's Hill, during a charge, he was wounded by a musket ball passing through the knee. He was removed from the field to the hospital at Baltimore, when it was found necessary to amputate the leg, which was done October 30. He remained there until April, 1865, when he was sent to the hospital at Philadelphia, where he remained until June 28, of the same year, when he was sent home. Since his return he has resided in Freeport, where, until a few years ago, he followed the trade of 720 - HARRISON COUNTY. shoemaking. On June 28, 1868, Jacob M. Derry was married to Charlotte Steele, a daughter of Andrew Steele, of Freeport Township, and the issue of this marriage were Jessie (deceased), William (deceased), John F., Clyde, Minnie and Bessie. Mr. and Mrs. Derry are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of Freeport. Prior to 1878 Mr. Derry was a Republican, but now gives his entire and hearty support to the Prohibition party. DANIEL CLARK, a farmer of Nottingham Township, Harrison County, is a son of Joseph Clark, who is a son of Thomas Clark, a native of England, a lime burner by trade, and who resided near Silkton all his life. He was father of nine children, viz. : Matthew, Joseph, John, William, James, Robert, Diana, Mary J. and Elizabeth. Joseph Clark was born near Silkton, England, in 1797, and there grew to manhood. He spent seven years of his youthful days in preparing himself for the profession of veterinary surgeon, and learning the trade of a butcher. About the year 1817 he was married at Barlem Church, near Silkton, to Miss Jane Smith, who was born near Silkton, England, in March, 1793, a daughter of Thomas and Jane Smith, natives of England. To Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Clark were born, before leaving England, three children, viz. : Elizabeth Stambough, who resides in Wisconsin; Diana Mumaham, who lives in Canada, and Thomas, deceased. In Wellsburg, W. Va., were born seven children, named as follows: Ellen, Margaret, Joseph and Matthew, all four deceased; Ursula Trushel, who resides in Scio, Ohio; Mary Caves, deceased, and Daniel, our subject. About 1820 Joseph Clark came to the United States, and located at Wellsburg, W. Va., where he remained till 1838, when he removed to Harrison County, Ohio, and purchased a small farm in North Township, where he practiced his profession till his death, which occurred December 2, 1861; his wife survived him till July 16, 1889, having spent her last days with her son Daniel. Politically Mr. Clark was a Democrat, and served as supervisor for many years. He was well known to the people of North Township, and highly esteemed by all. Mrs. Clark was a life-long member of the English Methodist Church. Daniel Clark was born in Wellsburg, W. Va., April 30, 1830. When he was a small boy his parents removed to North Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, where he grew to manhood and was educated at the common schools. On June 7, 1860, he was married to Miss Mary Lack, who was born April 16, 1839, in Archer Township, Harrison County, a daughter of Thomas and Susan (Lack) Lack, natives of Mercer County, Penn. To this union have been born seven children, as follows: Mary J., born September 22, 1861; Annie B., October 8, 1863; Charles H., February 16, 1867; Henry H., November 10, 1868; Owen P., July 16, 1871; John S., December 6, 1874, and Rhoda S., December 28, 1876, all residing at home. Mr. Clark, after his marriage, remained in North Township till 1877, when he purchased the farm he now owns, which contains 167 acres on Sections 28 and 29, Nottingham Township. Politically he is a Prohibitionist, but formerly voted the Democratic ticket. Mrs. Clark is a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church. JAMES COPELAND was born August 7, 1801, in Maryland. His father, John Copeland, was a native of Maryland, where he resided until 1805, when he came to Jefferson County, Ohio, and there purchased a small farm, on which he died in 1840. In his early manhood he married Isabelle Leach, who became the mother of nine children. In politics he was a Democrat, and was a member of the old Seceder Church. The early life of James Copeland was spent in Jefferson County, where he remained until 1830, when he came to Washington Township, where he has since made his home. In 1837 he was married to Miss Mary A. Walters, daughter of Leonard Walters, of HARRISON COUNTY - 721 Jefferson County, and one of the early settlers of that section, who was married to Rachel Ruby, who bore the following family : Thomas, Joseph, Mary A., Catherine, Martha and Maria. Mr. Walters was Democratic in his politics. After marriage Mr. and Mrs. Copeland resided in Franklin Township, Harrison County, until 1854, when they removed to the farm in Washington Township now occupied by the family. Mr. Copeland was a man of good native judgment, and,, with the assistance of his wife, succeeded well, financially. His political sentiments were Democratic, and he was an earnest worker in the party's ranks. A life-long member of the Lutheran Church, he was one of its prominent members. On April 30, 1859, he passed away, and was buried in Feed Springs Cemetery. His surviving children are Thomas W., Matilda, Rachel, Amanda, Isabelle, Leonard, S. S. and Nannie E. Thomas W. Copeland was born August 25, 1838, in Franklin Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, where he spent his youth and received what education was given at the common schools. In 1862 he enlisted in the One Hundred and Twenty-sixth O. V. I., Company C, and followed the fortunes of that regiment until May 6, 1864, when he was wounded at the battle of the Wilderness. He fell into the enemy's hands, and was without treatment for his wound for several days, and lay exposed to the open air; all the shelter the wounded men had they built themselves. Upon his recovery he was sent to Andersonville, and then to Savannah, at which latter place he remained one month, and was returned to Andersonville, December 25, 1864, where he remained until the following April, when he was released and came home. On August 29, 1869, Mr. Copeland was married to Mary E. Ramsey, of Washington Township, and following are the names of the children born to this marriage: James A., Cora A., Samuel R., Lora S., Rachel E. and John G. During the war he changed his politics, and has ever since voted the Republican ticket. John Copeland enlisted, in 1861, in the first call for-three-months men, in the Thirteenth O. V. I. He was assigned to the Army of the Cumberland, and served with them until taken prisoner on the march to Atlanta. Like his brother Thomas he was sent to Andersonville, where he remained until the close of the war. On his return to Columbus he was supposed to have been struck down by a highwayman, as he was found the following morning with his pockets picked, and in a state of insensibility from which he never rallied. His remains now rest in the National Cemetery at Columbus. S. S. Copeland has spent his entire life on the farm, and for a number of years has had the management of the home place. He is an active Republican, and is a member of the Knights of Pythias lodge at Tippecanoe. He is a young man, well and favorably known, and one who is filling worthily the place made vacant by the death of his father. SAMUEL SCOTT, a retired farmer of New Rumley, Harrison County, is a son of John and Elizabeth (Davidson) Scott, former of whom is a son of Charles Scott, a native of Ireland, born in 1745. Charles Scott was married to Agnes Patterson, and to them were born seven children: Charles, Alexander, John, Jennie, Nancy, Susan and another daughter, name not known. They came to America in 1791, and located in Washington County, Penn., where they entered quite a large tract of wild land. John Scott was born in Ireland in 1779, being twelve years of age when be came to Washington County, Penn. He married in 1806, and soon after his marriage migrated to Jefferson County, Ohio, and settled near Little York, where he bought eighty acres of land. He remained on this land until 1814, when he sold and moved three miles north, and bought 115 acres, on which there was a small grist-mill. He manufactured nearly all the gunpowder that was used in Jefferson County, in the early days. He remained in Jefferson County until 1857, when he moved to Carroll County, Ohio, and 722 - HARRISON COUNTY. bought a small piece of land of one of his sons, where he remained until his death, which occurred in 1863. His wife was born in Washington County, Penn., in 1789, and died in 1872. They were members of the Methodist Protestant Church. To their union were born nine children, as follows: Nancy and Mary (both deceased); Samuel, our subject; Eliza and William, both deceased; Charles, John and Rhoda, in Carroll County, Ohio, and David, in Iowa. Samuel Scott was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, February 21, 1811, was reared to manhood on the old farm, and received a common-school education. He remained on the farm and in the mill helping his father until March 9, 1843, when he married Miss Eliza Wheeler, who was born May 20, 1814, to which union were born three children, viz.: Mary J., wife of Adam Shambaugh, in Iowa; Amanda, wife of Samuel Shambaugh, of Rumley Township, and Eliza, wife of Charles Ong, in Kansas. Mrs. Scott died in 1849, and October 23, 1850, Mr. Scott married Margaret Patton, who was born May 20, 1813. Our subject, after his first marriage, settled near his father's place in Jefferson County, where he remained till 1847; he then moved to Rumley Township and bought the farm of 300 acres, now owned by Samuel Shambaugh. He sold this farm in 1884 and moved to New Rum-ley, where he bought a fine home. Our subject and wife are active members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Politically Mr. Scott is a Republican, but has never sought office, choosing rather to look after his farming interest, in which he has been very successful. PETER HINES. The Hines family in this country were originally natives of Westmoreland County, Penn., where, in 1801, was born Jacob, the founder of the Hines family in Harrison County, Ohio. He remained at home until his marriage in early life with Susanna Brugh, also a resident of Westmoreland County. The young couple immediately sought out a home, and, having decided on coming to Ohio, where they arrived in 1830, they purchased a tract of 100 acres in Archer Township, Harrison County, and moved into a log cabin, which had been erected by the previous owners. By steady and continuous work, they made much of the land fertile, felling the trees and clearing up the debris. Betsy, George, Margaret, Bruce, Peter, Amos, John, Abbie and Susan are the names of the children born to them. In politics, Democratically inclined, Mr. Hines held offices in his township, the duties of which he discharged to the full satisfaction of his constituents. At various times he was member of the board of education of his township, and also trustee; he and his wife were members of the Presbyterian Church. On December 21, 1854, he died and was buried in the Ridge Cemetery, his wife surviving him till she reached the patriarchal age of eighty-two, when she died October 20, 1885, and her remains were laid beside those of her husband. Peter Hines, the subject proper of these lines, remained at home, assisting in the management of the home place, and enjoying the advantages of the common schools during the winter months. On October 22, 1857, he married Maria, daughter of John Webster, a resident of Rumley Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, and after marriage they settled in the log cabin on the home place, in which they resided until he purchased the interests of the heirs. They then removed into their present residence. Two children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Hines,. viz. : Linwood, born in 1858, and Elmer H., born in 1872. In politics Mr. Hines is a Democrat, and has been often honored by his fellow citizens with the various offices in their gift, among which may be mentioned school director and trustee. He and his family belong to the Presbyterian Church at Ridge. Mr. Hines is emphatically a self-made man, having by his own labor acquired all the property of which he now has such an abundance. His farm of 221 acres is among the most fertile in his section, and is in excellent condition for general agricultural purposes. HARRISON COUNTY - 723 THOMAS MILLHORN, one of the self-made men of Harrison County, was born October 15, 1853, in Guernsey County, Ohio. His father, James Millhorn, was born in Jefferson County, same State, and the father of James was a native of Germany, who in his youth came to America and settled in Jefferson County, Ohio, where he was married and reared a family of four sons and four daughters. He was a farmer by vocation, in politics a Republican, and in religion a member of the Presbyterian Church. The youth of James Mill-horn was spent in Jefferson County, where he married Margaret E. Chaney, who bore him the following family: John, Mary, Henry, Thomas, Ruth J. and Adolphus S. In 1867 Mrs. Margaret E. Millhorn died, and Mr. Millhorn was next married to Rachel West, whose children are Ellen, David and Harry. In politics Mr. Millhorn is a Republican, in religion, a Methodist. He is now engaged in farming in Green Township, Harrison County, of which he is a respected and worthy citizen. The early life of Thomas Millhorn was spent on the home place until he was fourteen years of age, when he commenced life for himself. The earnings of his first two years of labor he gave to his father, but after that he saved his money and invested it in stock. Here his shrewd business qnalifications came into play, and he early displayed those faculties that have made a success of his life. Little by little, gaining something every year, he toiled on with no one to assist him until, in 1875, he chose as his helpmeet Sarah J. Guthrie, daughter of James Guthrie, an early settler of Harrison County, Ohio. To this union have been born the following named children: James B., born December 31, 1876; Arthur E., born January 3, 1878; William, born March 21, 1879; Anna B., born September 20, 1880; Charles, born November 21, 1881, and Mary E., born August 11, 1883. The mother of these children died April 4, 1884, and was buried at Deersville, and for his second wife Mr. Millhorn married Mary M., daughter of James McMillan, an early settler of Franklin Township, Harrison County. One child has blessed this union, Zelma Edna, born February 12, 1890. In politics Mr. Millhorn is a Republican, and has ever taken an interest in political matters. He and his family are members of the Presbyterian Church of Deersville, of which they are regular attendants and liberal supporters. Mr. Millhorn's life is an example of what may be accomplished by steadfastly continuing in pursuit of an object, and allowing nothing to intervene. Commencing with nothing, he now has 130 acres of well-improved land, situated about two miles from Deersville, under an excellent state of cultivation and improvement. It is well stocked with sheep and cattle, and is exceedingly profitable to the owner. Mr. Mill-horn is a well-known citizen, and one who has always held the respect and esteem of all. A. J. MASTERS was born June 11, 1844, in Guernsey County, Ohio. His father, James Masters, was also a native of that county, whither his parents came in the early part of the present century. At an early age James was united in marriage with Miss Jane, a daughter of Samuel Cope, a resident of Guernsey County, and soon after his marriage the young couple settled on a farm in Guernsey County, where they remained until his death, which occurred in 1852. After the decease of the husband and father the family removed to Short Creek Township, Harrison County, where they remained until 1863, in which year they came to Green Township. The children born to him were as follows: A. J. (our subject), and Rachel A. (now Mrs. Josiah Stephens), born December 30, 1847. Mr. Masters was a strong supporter of the Republican party, and was honored by his party with many positions of trust in his township. A. J. Masters spent the early portion of his life at the home of his mother, assisting her in the care and maintenance of the family. On May 20, 1875, he was married to Diana, daughter of Hezekiah and Sarah (Stevens) Barkhurst, 724 - HARRISON COUNTY. who were residents of Jefferson County, Ohio, and to this union were born children as follows: Charles L., born February 26, 1876; Oliver B., born March 26, 1878; Etta Maude, born September 24, 1879; Mary Elsie, born May 18, 1881; Alvin Ross, born August 26, 1884; Harl Otto, born July 9, 1888. In politics a Republican, Mr. Masters has always been an enthusiastic supporter of that party, and as members of the Beech Spring Presbyterian Church, the family are among the foremost in the affairs of that society. Mr. Masters has, by his own industry and economy, made a position for himself in the financial circles of his section. He has won the respect and esteem of all by his true honesty and integrity, and as a general farmer ranks among the successful agriculturists in his neighborhood. HENRY HAGEDORN, one of the well-known citizens of Cadiz, Harrison County, was born in Brunswick, Germany, in June, 1832. His father, Henry Hagedorn, Sr., who was a farmer by occupation, was married to Elizabeth Brockmire, who became the mother of five children, two of whom still remain in Germany; of the other three, Charles is in Wheeling, West Va., August is in Belmont County, Ohio, and Henry is in Harrison County, Ohio.. Both parents died in the land of their birth. Henry Hagedorn, the subject of this sketch, was but fourteen years of age when he landed in Baltimore, Md., from which city he at once proceeded to Wheeling, W. Va. He had received his schooling before coming to this country, and at Wheeling entered upon an apprenticeship at shoemaking, which has since been his sole occupation. After a residence of three years in Wheeling, he came to Steubenville, Ohio, where he followed his trade three years, and in 1854 he came to Cadiz, where he has since made his home. In 1858 he revisited Steubenville, and married Miss Louise Floto, daughter of Henry Floto, returning at once to Cadiz. To the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Hagedorn have been born twelve children, as follows: William, in June, 1860; Henry, in 1861; Amelia E. (Mrs. Leonard Hiller), October 13, 1863; Emma, January 8, 1866; Frank Albert, June 15, 1868; Charles L., April 15, 1871; Ella M., August 27, 1873 (deceased); one in 1875 (deceased); Carrie, in May, 1877 (deceased); Wilhelmina G., April 7, 1878 (deceased); Mabel L., March 28, 1880, and Mary Edith, July 4, 1881. In 1864 Mr. Hagedorn enlisted in the one-hundred-days service, Company K, One Hundred and Seventieth 0. N. G., and was at the battle of Snicker's Gap and also at Winchester, and after his discharge he returned to Cadiz, to his family and to his trade. Mr Hagedorn is a member of McCready Post, G. A. R. For many years he has been a member of the United Presbyterian Church at Cadiz, and is active both in church and Sunday-school work. He believes in consistency in all things, and is known as a progressive citizen. His life has been a very busy one, and one of prosperity, the result of his industry, temperance and enterprise. In politics he is guided largely by his own judgment, but he has Republican proclivities as well as strong Prohibition tendencies. He and his family enjoy the respect of all who know them. JAMES C. EVANS was born December 12, 1846, in Freeport, Harrison Co., Ohio, and is the youngest son of George W. Evans. His whole life has been spent in his native township, and he has, since attaining his majority, been numbered among its enterprising and representative citizens. His business has been farming, in which he has served many years of practical work, and has added much to his success by his study of the subject in its different phases. On January 11, 1881, he was united in marriage to Anna Perdue, daughter of William Perdue, a resident of Tuscarawas County, Ohio, and one child, Osbee, was born to this union July 28, 1882. Immediately after his marriage he settled on the farm where he now HARRISON COUNTY - 725 resides. Believing in the principles of the Democratic party, he has always supported it, except when his judgment dictated otherwise. He is an active and energetic man, of highest character and integrity, and merits and possesses the respect of all. With his wife he is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Freeport. JOHN RAMSEY, farmer, Nottingham Township, Harrison County, was born near Washington, Washington Co., Penn., November 4, 1823, and is a son of William and Mary (Anderson) Ramsey. Our subject, when sixteen years of age, came to Harrison County, Ohio, with his parents, and here he was reared to manhood and educated at the common schools. In his youth he learned the trade of cooper, at which he worked for some time. He has been married three times; his first marriage was March 16, 1847, with Miss Sarah J. Hines, who was born on the farm where our subject now lives, a daughter of Isaac and Sarah (Patterson) Hines, and to this union were born eight children, viz. : Isaac L., deceased; Mary E., deceased; William B., born March 14, 1852, resides in Williamson County, Tenn.; John F., born December 20, 1853, resides in Cadiz Township; James P., born February 5, 1856, resides in Freeport Township; Harvey C., born April 19, 1859, resides at home; Robert F., born October 6, 1861, resides in Nottingham Township, and Martha A., born November 25, 1863, is deceased. Mrs. Ramsey died in 1865, and August 3, 1865, Mr. Ramsey married Miss Emily Ford, who was born in Harrison County, Ohio, in 1825. She died about 1880, and in 1882 our subject married Miss Angeline Hines, who was born October 31, 1831, a daughter of Abraham and Hannah (Carson) Hines. Mr. Ramsey, since his first' marriage, has resided on the farm he now owns, which contains 137 1/2 acres, and is situated in Section 6, Nottingham Township. Politically he is a Prohibitionist, and is one of the most active workers for the party in Harrison County. His first vote was cast with the old Liberty party, which he adhered to till the Republican party was organized, when he joined their ranks, and remained in them until 1886. In religion he is an active member of the Disciples Church. For the past few years he has been quite extensively engaged in raising strawberries and raspberries. Mr. Ramsey is well known to the people of the county as a man of integrity, and is highly esteemed and respected by all. ELIJAH W. BAKER. Of the rising young men of. Archer Township, Harrison County, none occupies a higher place in the estimation of their fellow-citizens than the gentleman whose name heads this sketch. Born January 4, 1847, in Green Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, a son of Rezin and Sarah (Thompson) Baker, he remained at the home place, attending the common schools and assisting in the duties of the farm until he was of age. On November 28, 1868, he was united in marriage with Mary E., daughter of James Maholen, a resident of Archer Township, this county. Soon after marriage he settled on the farm on which he now resides, in a small log cabin, where he remained until 1872, in which year he built his present commodious residence. All the improvements on the farm were made by him, and all his buildings are well adapted for the purpose for which they were built. In 1877 he purchased additional land, making the dimensions of his farm a total of 104 acres. In company with M. V. Baker he purchased 151 acres in Section 3, and, on dividing the property, he retained eighty acres, by additional purchases to which he now owns about 254 acres of excellent land; there are twenty acres of timber land, and about eighty of underlying coal. To him and his wife were born the following named children: Thomas M., born August 28, 1869; Rezin L., born January 25, 1871; Axin Dora, born October 25, 1873, and Sarah E., born February 16, 1878, died June 19, 1880. Mr. Baker 726 - HARRISON COUNTY. is a Democrat in politics, and though not an office seeker he takes a very livelTownship, in politics. He has by his own efforts made his property, and is recognized as one of the substantial citizens of Harrison County, both financially and socially. He and his brother, John L., are the sole surviving representatives of the Rezin Baker family, and each merits and retains the high respect and esteem in which their father was held. To such men as Mr. Baker Harrison County is indebted for its prominent position as regards both wealth and intelligence. JOHN RILEY MELANY (deceased), who in his lifetime was one of the well-known farmers of Franklin Township, Harrison County, was born May 4, 1815, in Washington County, Penn. His father, John Melany, was born in Pennsylvania, where he was married to Sarah Quigley, who bore him four children: James, Jane, John R. and Sarah, all of whom are now deceased. John Melany came to Harrison County, Ohio, at an early date, and settled in North Township, where he purchased a farm, which he and family largely improved. After many years' residence on this place, he sold' out and removed to Franklin Township, where he ended his days. He was a Democrat in politics, and was a member of the Presbyterian Church at the Ridge. The youth of John Riley Melany was spent in Pennsylvania, where he remained until twenty-five years of ge, when he came to Harrison County, Ohio. On August 24, 1848, he was married to Martha, daughter of Patrick McMillan, who came from Ireland in 1821, when the daughter, Martha, was about five years of age. Mr. McMillan proceeded to Monroe Townshill, Harrison County, where he entered a farm. His children were Catherine (deceased), John, Martha, James, Eliza and Susannah. In politics Mr. McMillan was an active Democrat. He was an earnest member of the Presbyterian Church, and one of its liberal supporters. In August, 1843, he passed away, and was followed by his wife in 1852. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Melany settled in Monroe Township, Harrison County, on thsubstantialccupied by their son, John, and refinancially until 1866, when they removed to Franklin Township, where they have since resided. In politics Mr. Melany was a Democrat, and always advocated the principles of his party. He was a prominent member of the Feed Springs Presbyterian Church, in which he was an elder for several years, and to which he contributed liberallJOHNhis means. Both he and his wife were much respected for their sterling worth, and they had, by their own industry, perseverance and economy, Washingtonn amassing a large property. Their children are named as follows: Susannah (Mrs. J. E. Hillyer), Ellen, John H., Addison Q. and Elizabeth (Mrs. George W. Couir). Surrounded by his weeping family and condoling friends, Mr. Melany died March 18, 1889, leaving a vacancy in the community which will not be easily filled. Since his death the farm has been under the management of the son, Addison, who is engaged in farming and stock-raising. On October 2, 1884, Addison married Mary M. Downs, daughter of John F. Downs. Mr. Melany is a democrat, and himself and family are members of the Feed Springs Presbyterian Church. THE HENDERSON FAMILY. William Henderson, grandfather of William and James O. Henderson, farmers, of Cadiz Township, Harrison County, came from Pennsylvania in an early day, and settled upon a piece of unimproved land in what is now the State of Ohio. Later he removed to the place where the remainder of his life was spent, which land has ever since remained in the family possession. He was married to Nancy Wilkins, of what is now Carroll County, Ohio, who bore him ten children, all of whom have passed away, save three: Mrs. Sally Love, Mrs. Jane Patterson (widow), and Mrs. Catharine Trimbull HARRISON COUNTY - 727 (widow), all now residing near Athens, Harrison County. Alexander Henderson, one of those deceased, was born in Cadiz Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, August 9, 1813, and when about nine years of age he came with his parents to the present Henderson farm. He received a good, practical education, and then, not being sufficiently robust for farm life, took up the profession of school teacher, which he continued for several years; but his health improving, he -abandoned the school-room for the pursuits of agriculture. In 1843 he was married to Miss Margaret Finical, a native of Washington County, Penn., but who came, when ten years of age, with her parents, Isaac and Margaret Finical, to Harrison County, Ohio. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Henderson made their home, until 1864, on the farm where Samuel Richey now resides, and then removed to the place where he died March 17, 1883, aged seventy years, and where his widow yet resides. At the time of his decease Mr. Henderson was the owner of 400 acres of well-cultivated land, situated some three and a half miles from Cadiz. He was a stanch Republican, and in his lifetime had held various political positions of honor and trust in his county; he was county commissioner for six years, and also township trustee; for several years he was president of the First National Bank of Cadiz. He was the father of three children: William (a farmer in Cadiz Township), Alvin (now a physician in New York), and James O., on the home farm. WILLIAM HENDERSON was born May 11, 1844, on the first farm located by his parents in Harrison County, and received his education at the schools of his district. In 1864 he responded to his country's call for troops by enlisting in Company K, One Hundred and Seventieth O. N. G., and during the one-hundred-days service be was stationed near Washington, also in the Shenandoah Valley. He participated in the battle of Winchester and other engagements occurring in the valley, and was fortunate enough to escape being wounded. Receiving an honorable discharge, he returned home to the pursuits of peace. On December 7, 1871, Mr. Henderson was married to Miss Rachel H., daughter of James and Mary (Barnes) Robison, of Archer Township, Harrison County, and three children have been born to them, viz. : Margaret, Alvin and Grace Barnes, all living at home. Mr. Henderson is a member of the G. A. R. at Cadiz, and in politics is a Republican. His farm of 320 acres is devoted chiefly to sheep-raising. JAMES O. HENDERSON was born in Cadiz Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, February 26, 1847, and secured his primary education at the common schools of his district, which was supplemented by an attendance at the colleges at New Athens and Hopedale, and the university at Ann Arbor, Mich. In 1874 he was united in marriage with Miss Belle, daughter of Charles Wells, of Cadiz Township, and they then settled on the farm where they have since resided—the old homestead of his father. This farm is a model one, highly improved and well watered, comprising 225 broad acres. In politics he follows in the footsteps of his father, being a zealous Republican, but he is no office-seeker, his time being devoted exclusively to the work of his farm. The Henderson family is a representative one in Harrison County, and it can be truthfully said that none commands higher esteem or a larger share of respect. MICHAEL MILLIKEN, one of the most respected and at one time one of the most robust and vigorous of the native born agriculturists of Harrison County, first saw the light in Green Township, October 25, 1812. His grandfather, Mark Milliken, was born in England, and when a young man came to the United States. His son, John, learned the trade of shoemaker, and was married to Hannah Karbaugh, a native of Pennsylvania. They came to Ohio and settled upon a piece of wild land in Green Township, Harrison Connty, where 728 - HARRISON COUNTY. they remained some time, and then removed (in 1815) to the farm where their son, the subject of this sketch, now resides. Here the mother of Michael passed from earth at the age of sixty years, followed several years later by the father, who departed this life in 1856, when aged seventy-seven years. They were the parents of fourteen children, two of whom survive: Mrs. Abigail Blair and Michael, both now residents of Cadiz Township. Michael Milliken, whose name appears at the opening of this sketch, from the age of three years grew to manhood on his present farm, and, as soon as he was able to wield an ax, set to work to aid in clearing and improving the place. In 1838 he was united in marriage with Miss Charity Day, also a native of Harrison County, and four children have been born to them, viz. : William, residing in Nottingham Township, Harrison County; John, on the home farm; Adeline, Mrs. G. Christie, living in Iowa, and Hannah M., Mrs. Albert Rogers, in Cadiz Township, Harrison County. Politically Mr. Milliken was first a Whig, and afterward, on the formation of the party, a Republican. For several years his health has been failing, and in May, 1889, he had the misfortune to be stricken with apoplexy. Mrs. Milliken, now seventy years of age, although feeling somewhat the weight of years, is still in the enjoyment of comparatively good health. The home farm of 248 acres of choice land is devoted chiefly to sheep culture, and the dwelling is neat and commodious. S. M. McDOWELL. Among the earliest settlers of Harrison County was one of the sturdy race from Scotland, whose virtues and general worth have furnished `the theme for many a well-known song and story. Samuel McDowell was born in Scotland in 1769, and while yet a youth, came to America, and proceeded to Pennsylvania, where he settled in Washington County, where he met and married Jane Moreland. Thinking the then " Far West" offered many advantages to the ambitious and industrious class, which were not found in the older settlements, they determined to seek their fortunes there, and accordingly came, with others, to Ohio, and, selecting a tract, entered it and commenced to build their home. Here, in the wilderness, they struggled on bravely, thinking perhaps their descendants might enjoy the pleasures of life that were denied them. Little by little the forest gave way to their efforts, the wild animals forsook their former haunts, and the merry laugh of the children superseded the cry of the panther or the monotonous howling of the wolf. The farm on which the present McDowell family reside is that entered by the settler, and here were reared the following named children born to Samuel and his wife: Nancy (Mrs. James McAdams), Samuel, William, James, John, Sarah (Mrs. William Reed), and S. J. (Mrs. Smith Watson), all now deceased except the youngest two. In politics a strong and unflinching Democrat, Samuel McDowell took a leading part in the county and township politics of his day. He was among the earliest members of the Nottingham Presbyterian Church, in which faith he was reared in Scotland. William McDowell, son of Samuel, the pioneer, was born November 6, 1808, in Athens Township, Harrison County, where he always resided. His life was one of hard work and economy, and he succeeded, financially, far beyond most men. Deprived during his early life of educational advantages, save those of the common schools, he, with untiring zeal, pursued in after life a long and thorough course of reading. By nature a keen observer, he readily acquired a knowledge of men and things exceedingly helpful to him in after life. On September 19, 1842, he married Hannah, a daughter of John W. Watters, a resident of Delaware County, and the issue of their marriage were John W., deceased; Sarah J., now Mrs. John Culbertson; Mary A., now Mrs. T. E. Johnson; S. Madison, at home; Emma, now Mrs. Dr. Thompson; and Frances A. and Florence A. (twins) deceased. Until 1860 Mr. McDowell HARRISON COUNTY - 731 was a supporter of the Democratic party, but then, believing the principles advocated by the Republican party more in accordance with his views, and better adapted to the best interests of the country and also humanity, he united with it; in religion he was an enthusiastic member of the Presbyterian Church at Nottingham. On May 21, 1869, he died, and was laid to rest near the scenes of his early youth. S. M. McDowell, the fourth child of William and Hannah McDowell, was born March 6, 1851, on the place where he has since made his home, and where now, with his aged mother, he still resides. The McDowell farm consists of 400 acres, located in one of the most fertile sections of Ohio, and is under an excellent state of cultivation, its management now devolving upon S. Madison McDowell, just named. Like his father, he has been a strong Republican, and always supports that party. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church at New Athens, and is consistent in his faith. The McDowell family have long been known as industrious, frugal, as well as successful, and are numbered among the financially strong residents of the county. LOUIS M. WILLETT, one of the well, knowu and prosperous farmers of Archer Township, Harrison Co., Ohio., was born January 19, 1845, in Leesville, Carroll Co., Ohio. His father, James Willett, was born in Pennsylvania, near Harrisburg, where he spent his early youth, but while quite young came with his parents to Carroll County, Ohio, where they settled. At the age of fifteen he entered an apprenticeship with a carpenter, and remained with him three years. In his twenty-third year he was married to Celinda Newell, of Carroll County, Ohio, and after marriage they settled in Leesville, Carroll County, where for several years Mr. Willett followed his trade, and finally purchased a farm, on which he remained a short time. He then sold this and bought 160 acres, and engaged in business until he purchased the general store at Palmyra, 39 where he resided four or five years, and then transferred his business to Tuscarawas County, where he remained six years, and then resided at Leavittsville, Carroll County, for several years. His family consisted of six children: Margaret Ann (deceased), Elizabeth, Martha, Mary, Louis and Franklin P. In 1853 Mrs. Willett died and was buried at Monroe. In 1859 Mr. Willett was married to Margaret Thompson, who bore him three children: John E., Evans and Clara. In 1871 Mr. Willett died and was laid to rest at Plainfield, Coshocton Co., Ohio. He was a warm advocate of Democratic principles, and took quite an active interest in politics. He and his family were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Louis M. Willett remained at home until he was eighteen years of age, when he determined to start in life for himself. His previous knowledge of carpentering fitted him for the employment of building mechanic on the P., C. & St. L. R. R., whose service he entered, and in whose employ he remained twelve years; but, his health failing, he was compelled to leave so arduous a work and to engage in selling dry goods and notions, which business he followed about ten years. Finally he purchased his farm of eighty-two acres in Archer Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, and since acquiring it he has improved it largely. In May, 1864, Mr. Willett enlisted in the One Hundred and Seventieth O. V. I., Company B, and was assigned to the Eighth Corps, Army of the Potomac. He was a participant in all the movements and battles of that corps, and though always in the line of duty escaped any injury; in September, 1864, he was mustered out and returned to Harrison County, Ohio. On February 14, 1869, Mr. Willett was married to Elizabeth Allesworth, who was born September 8, 1846, a daughter of Lewis Allesworth, of Jefferson County, Ohio, and since their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Willett have resided in Steubenville, Conotton and at their present home. Their children are as follows: Luella, born March 28, 1870; Edgar, born February 21, 1879; Daisy, born September 25, 1886. Mr. 732 - HARRISON COUNTY. Willett has always supported the Democratic ticket, and takes quite an interest in party politics. He is a self-made man, having achieved his present financial standing through his own efforts. Liberal in his views, generous in his nature, he has won the confidence of all. WILLIAM D. COPE LAND, a wealthy farmer, was January 8 1836, in Franklin Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, where he still resides. The Copeland family, of whom there is any record in this country, came from Ireland and located in Pennsylvania, where they resided many years, John Copeland, the first of this American family to come to Ohio, settled in Jefferson County about 1800, and there he died. His wife was Isabelle Leach, of Pennsylvania, and their children were Samuel, Thomas, Joseph, James, David, William and Archie. William Copeland came to Harrison County at the age of twenty-six years, and here, in 1833, married Mary Dempster, a daughter of Robert Dempster, of Pennsylvania, who first settled in Jefferson County, where he was married to Elizabeth Hunter, a daughter of John Hunter. In 1820 Mr. Hunter came to Harrison County and purchased the farm now owned by Mrs. Mary Copeland. This was cleared by himself, and the improvements were made by him also. In politics Mr. Dempster was a Whig, and took a prominent part in the party work. He was a good friend of education, and subscribed liberally that a school might be started in his vicinity. For many years the meetings of the Presbyterian society were held at his house, and when the first church was built he was among the most liberal contributors. He was an earnest progressive man, and exercised a beneficial influence in his section. Soon after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. William Copeland settled on the farm on which their son, William D., now resides. Their children were named John W., William D., Joseph, Albert, Elizabeth, Isabelle, Mary M. and Margaret J. In politics Mr. Copeland was a Democrat, and while not taking as active an interest as many, still he was always a supporter of the party. In 1870, after a life of exeptional purity and good deeds, he passed away and was buried at Feed Springs. On March 10, 1867, W. D. Copeland was married to Lucy Burns, daughter of John M. Burns, of Franklin Township, Harrison County. The Burns family came originally from Westmoreland County, Penn., and settled in Smithfield, Jefferson Co., Ohio. John M. Burns married Elizabeth, daughter of John Hilbert, and they settled in German Township, Harrison County, and reared the following family: Frank Samantha (Mrs. Alex Henderson), Letitia (Mrs. Joseph Court-right) and Lomida (Mrs. Henry Taylor). Mr. Burns was a teacher by profession, which he followed nearly his whole life. In politics he was a Democrat, and was elected justice of the peace for several terms; in religion he was a leading member of the United Presbyterian Church. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Copeland settled in Franklin Township, Harrison County, where Mr. Copeland engaged in farming and stock-raising. Their children are Flora B., W. Frank, Emmett D. and Perry H. Mr. Copeland is a Democrat in politics, and has always taken an active interest in the success of his party; has served with satisfaction as trustee of the township for two terms. He and his family are members of the Feed Springs Presbyterian Church, in which he is trustee. AQUILA TIPTON, farmer, Nottingham Township, Harrison County, is a son of Aquila Tipton, who was a son of Aquila Tipton. It is not known where Aquila Tipton (first) was born, but the first known of him was at Mclntrie, Jefferson Co., Ohio, where he settled in a very early day, and thence moved to Stock Township, Harrison County, where he entered 160 acres of land near Deersville, now owned by Abel Smith and Marion McElray. When he came to this property he had to cut his own road through the forest from Jefferson HARRISON COUNTY - 733 County, and here he spent his life in clearing the land. Politically he was a Whig. His son, Aquila, was born on this farm, June 1,1800, and died on same May 30, 1875. Nancy Waller, wife of Aquila (second), was born December 26, 1802, a daughter of George Waller, a native of Maryland, where Nancy, also, was born. By this union there were thirteen children, as follows: Benjamin, born January 5, 1823; Mary J., born August 22, 1824, resides in Missouri; Sarah A., born August 24, 1826, is deceased; Ruth Hines, born January 15,1829,resides in Uhrichsville, Ohio; Rachel Abrams, born August 10, 1830, lives in Oregon; Charlotte H., born August 4, 1832, is deceased; Jared, born September 4, 1834, is deceased; Ephraim, born May 4, 1836, is deceased; Aquila, born May 24, 1838, is the subject of this sketch; Martha, born in 1840, is deceased; Nancy, born August 31, 1841; George W., born September 7, 1844, is a resident of Archer Township, and Thomas B., born September 15, 1856, resides in Illinois. Mrs. Tipton departed this life May 4, 1871. Mr. and Mrs. Tipton were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church for many years; politically he was a Republican. Aquila Tipton, our subject, was born on the old farm first entered by his paternal grandfather, where he grew to manhood and was educated at the common schools. On April 28, 1861, he was married to Miss Maria Scott, who was born July 25, 1840, a daughter of Charles and Margaret (Dodds) Scott, former of whom was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, and latter in Ireland. Our subject and wife are parents of seven children, viz. : Oliver B. and Margaret I. (twins), born January 16, 1863, residing at home; Scott P., born April 18, 1865; Annie E., born May 7, 1867, wife of Jamison Cope, of Nottingham Township; Horace S., born May 23, 1871; Woody C., born October 16, 1875, and Can. A., born March 19, 1883, all three living at home. After his marriage Mr. Tipton removed to Guernsey County, where he remained one year, and then returned to Deersville, where he was employed for some time at various kinds of labor. He then purchased a part of the old farm on which he remained till October, 1882, when he bought the farm he now owns, which contains seventy-one and one-fourth acres in Section 6, Nottingham Township. Politically he is Democratic, and has held several public offices in his township. Mrs. Tipton is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. PHILIP ROWLAND, a descendant of one of the earliest settlers of Harrison County, was born May 25, 1825, in Nottingham Township, Harrison Co., Ohio. The Rowland family had its origin in Maryland, where John, the grandfather of Philip, was born, and where many years of his life were spent. He was there married to Rachel Engle, and reared the following family: William, James, Mary, Levi, Betsy, John, Cyrus and Rebecca. Soon after his marriage he removed to what is now West Virginia, where he remained until 1801, when he started on a journey westward, and after much search for a suitable abiding place, selected a tract in Moorefield Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, and then returned for his family. Their journey hither was made in a covered wagon, and many were the hardships and dangers they passed through before they arrived at their destination, the wagon on ode occasion being upset while crossing a river, and the family narrowly escaping from drowning. They, however, reached their future home, and moved into a log cabin, which had been erected for them. The forest was in its primeval condition, and filled with Indians and all sorts of wild animals. Mr. Rowland served as a private in the Revolutionary War, and after the close of that struggle he served his Government as Indian spy for three years, his territory extending along the Ohio and Muskingum rivers, his arms being the rifle, tomahawk and hunting knife. In company with a number of others he once was in pursuit of a band of Indian raiders, who had been committing depredations along the frontier, and had massacred a large number 734 - HARRISON COUNTY. of white settlers. Cautiously they followed the trail left by the Indians, and just as nightfall came upon them, but having an inferior force, they resolved to defer the attack until the following morning. Their plan was to surround the camp, and in the dawn of the morning, at a signal, each was to fire into the camp, kill all they could, and then rush up and dispose of the remainder. But their plan was abortive, for just as it was getting light an Indian arose and walked around, and finally discovered the scouts. He immediately warned his comrades by the war whoop, but this was the last sound he ever made as he fell, the tomahawk of his foe buried deep in his brain. The entire band also, save two, were either captured or killed, with no casualty to the scouts. The danger in such service, the reader will easily perceive, was constant and great, and all honor is due to those who risked their all that the settlement of this western country might be successfully made. In 1848, at the age of ninety-three, Mr. Rowland passed away, and was soon followed by his wife. The early life of William Rowland was spent in Maryland and Moorefield Township, Harrison Co., Ohio. education was that of the common schools, which were exceedingly primitive. He was united in marriage to Jane Fulton, daughter of Philip Fulton, and they immediately settled in Nottingham Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, where they remained until their death, having reared the following family: John, in Freeport; Levi, deceased; Philip, our subject; James, in Freeport; Sarah, deceased; William, in Freeport; Hannah, deceased; Rachel, deceased; Mary, Mrs. Elihu Petty; and Alexander, deceased. William Rowland was a hardworking, industrious man, one worthy of the universal respect in which be was held. Philip Rowland spent most of his youth in Nottingham Township, Harrison County, where he received the advantages afforded by the common schools. In August, 1847, he was married to Piety Ann, daughter of Lewis and Ann Ford. Mrs. Rowland died in 1865, leaving the following named children: William L., Emily J., de ceased), Siemens, Rebecca (deceased), Arvizona (deceased), and Newton (deceased). Mr. Rowland was afterward married to Julia Hart, daughter of Benjamin and Myrtilla Hart, residents of Harrison County, and the children born to this marriage were named Benjamin, George (deceased), Myrtile, Philip and Burton. Since 1861 Mr. Rowland has been a resident of Freeport Township, where he has engaged in agriculture. His farm consists of 250 acres, situated about two miles from Freeport. Since the organization of the Prohibition party ho has been prominently identified with it, and he and his family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. William L. Rowland was born October 25, 1850, and has spent nearly his whole time on the home farm. On October 5, 1880, he was married to Clara V., daughter of Levi McCave, and there have been born to him the following named children: Charles 0., Allison, Roy D. and Leanard (deceased). JACOB HUSTON, the subject of this sketch, was born January 25, 1834, in Moorefield Township, Harrison Co., Ohio. Here he spent his youth, in those occupations that usually fall to the lot of the boys on the farm, and his attendance at the schools that were then in existence was limited to an occasional short term in the winter season. On March 23, 1858, he was married to Sarah Ann Zemueraly, who bore him the following named children: Alexander, Mary Margaret (Mrs. William Packer) and Benjamin F. (deceased). He has always been an enterprising and eminently successful man. His chief business has been that of farming and stock-raising, dealing in various kinds of stock—buying and selling largely. In this business his excellent judgment, as well as his knowledge of men and affairs, has stood him in good stead. He now resides on his farm, which is situated about four miles west of Freeport, Harrison County, and consists of about 635 acres, all in a good state of cultivation. He has HARRISON COUNTY - 735 been a remarkably strong man, one of great endurance. His success has been of his own achieving, having begun life with little save his own physical and mental resources to assist him. Foremost in all matters tending to the benefit of his section, loyal to the interests of the people, he has always endeavored to keep abreast of the times. Since Mrs. Huston's death, his household has been managed by his sister. Mr. Huston is a Republican in his political belief, and always takes an active interest in his party. His father, Edward Huston, who was a native of Pennsylvania, was married, August 18, 1818, to Catherine Lamb, and his children were Robert (deceased), Sarah (deceased), John L. (deceased), Christina, Susanna, Edward, Catherine (deceased), Jacob, William (deceased), Samuel (deceased), Mary Ann (deceased) and Alexandria and Benjamin, twins. Edward Huston came to Ohio with his parents in 1803, and with them settled in Moorefield, Harrison County. In politics he took an active part, and was always among those who worked for the success of the Republican party. On December 9, 1862, he passed away, and March 2, 1870, was followed to the grave by his wife. His father's family comprised the following: Isaac, Alexander, Jacob, Benjamin, Catherine, Elizabeth, Edward and Ruth. The Huston family, since their earliest coming into Harrison County, have been prominently identified with the progressive movements of the times, and have always had the respect of the entire community. DANIEL VORHES, proprietor of the Vorhes House, Hopedale, Green Township, Harrison County, was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, February 13, 1837, and is a son of Isaac Vorhes, also a native of Jefferson County. John Vorhes, the father of Isaac, was a native of Pennsylvania, whose ancestors early emigrated from Germany; he came, when a young man, to Ohio, and entered a piece of land in Jefferson County, in which county he ended his days. Isaac Vorhes grew to manhood near Smithfield, Jefferson County, attended school there, and there married Miss Sarah Ann Hedges, a daughter of John Hedges, and a native of Pennsylvania, who came, when but a little girl, to Jefferson County, Ohio, where she lost her parents through death. After their marriage, Isaac and his wife settled on a piece of wild land near Cadiz, in Harrison County, where they erected a log cabin for a shelter. Wolves and deer abounded, and the country was an utter wilderness. They remained here some time, clearing off the land, but eventually returned to Jefferson County, where they cleared another tract of land, and where they ended their days. Mrs. Vorhes was the first to pass away, at the age of seventy, the mother of thirteen children, viz.: John and Joseph, deceased; Samuel, at Unionport, Ohio; Crawford, in Allen County; Isaac, on the home place in Jefferson County; Daniel, our subject; Sarah Ann, who died at nineteen years of age; Eliza, deceased; Amanda, in Jefferson County; Mary, Mrs. Henry Rowlston; Harriet, in Jefferson County; Catherine, Mrs. Joshua Cole, and Jane, Mrs. William Cole, both of Jefferson. The aged father lived ten years after the death of the mother, passing away at the age of eighty-six years. Daniel Vorhes, the subject of this commemorative sketch, grew to manhood on the home place, in Jefferson County, attending the common schools of the neighborhood. In 1859 he married Miss Christina, daughter of Jacob and Nancy Copeland, and a native of Harrison County. After marriage the young couple continued to reside in Jefferson County till 1860, in which year they came to Hopedale, Harrison County, and here took up their abode until 1865, when they returned to the old home farm in Jefferson County. In 1872 they again removed to Harrison County, locating on the farm of Mr. Vorhes' father-in-law until 1873, when he bought his present place in Hopedale,whereon they have since resided. In 1864 Mr. Vorhes was a member of Company G, One Hundred and Fifty-seventh O. N. G., one-hundred-days men, 736 - HARRISON COUNTY. and was stationed at Relay House, Md., thence was sent to Port Delaware, and after receiving his discharge he returned to his family in Harrison County. About the year 1883, for the accommodation of travelers, Mr. Vorhes established his hotel in Hopedale, now so well and favorably known to the traveling public, it having become the best hotel in the place, Mr. Vorhes making a most attentive and courteous landlord. To our subject and wife have been born three children, viz. : Mary Belle (deceased wife of John M. Frazier), and Nancy Ann Eliza and Lizzie, at home. Mr.Vorhes is a Democrat, but he does not allow politics to interfere with his business, to which he strictly attends. He has never sought office, although for four years he was postmaster at Hopedale, receiving the appointment through the petition of neighbors and friends, unknown to himself. He served the office with acceptability until change of administration. For some years he was a member of the G. A. R. at Cadiz, but on account of the distance and his advancing years he had to abandon the Post. JAMES FULTON, one of the well-known farmers of Green Township, Harrison County, was born in that township, January 25, 1825. His father, John Fulton, was born August 26, 1777, in Maryland, near Havre de Grace, of which place his parents were residents, the ancestry having come from Scotland. The early life of John Fulton was spent in assisting at home and attending the schools in his neighborhood. When but a youth he was apprenticed to a carpenter and joiner, with whom he worked until he had perfected his trade. On December 12, 1799, be was united in marriage with Lydia Mitchell, who was born August 26, 1777, and was a daughter of Samuel Mitchell, a resident of Maryland. The children born to this union were as follows: Mary, born September 13, 1800; Margaret, born February 21,1802; William, born July 29, 1803, died July 30,1884; John, born November 26, 1805; Elizabeth, born December 2, 1808; Susannah, born January 1, 1811; Miriam Jane, born January 29, 1813, died April 13, 1886; Sophia, born March 6, 1816, died July 27, 1889; Phoebe, born July 13, 1819; and James, born January 25, 1825. In politics Mr. Fulton was a Whig, and was highly interested in the party's success. He and his family were attendants and members of the Presbyterian Church, and their walk through life gave evidence of the sincerity of their convictions. Mr. Fulton came to Ohio in 1816, and purchased a farm in Green Township, Harrison County, on which he spent the remainder of his life. He died December 20, 1886, and was laid to rest in Beech Spring Cemetery; his wife survived until July 18, 1844, when she passed away and was buried by the side of her husband. James Fulton, whose name stands at the head of this sketch, passed much of his early life at the paternal residence. On April 4, 1855, he was married to Maria Louisa Simpson, a daughter of William Gibson, one of the wealthy farmers of Holmes County, Ohio, and upon their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Fulton settled on the place where Mr. Fulton now resides. The residence was then but the ordinary log cabin, but was soon replaced by the present commodious dwelling, which occupies a prominent place on the farm. It was built by Mr. Fulton entirely, and evinces workmanship seldom surpassed. The union of Mr. and Mrs. James Fulton has been blessed by the birth of the following named children: Oregon Jane, born May 18, 1856; William Quincy, born February 8, 1858, died October 6, 1889; Margaret Elizabeth, born October 28, 1859, died December 31, 1863; John Ellsworth, born August 17, 1861; Jessie Tremont, born October 20, 1862; James L. G,, born December 23, 1865; Alexander M., born December 18, 1867, and Albert Harrison, born March 28, 1871. Mr. Fulton was a supporter of the Whig party until the organization of the Republican, when he joined that party, and has since been one of its earnest and faithful supporters. He has been honored by his party several times, having filled many HARRISON COUNTY - 737 offices of honor and trust acceptably. He and family are members of the Disciples Church at Hopedale, in which Mr. Fulton has been deacon for many years. On September 30, 1875, Mrs. Fulton died, and was buried in the township cemetery. On October 12, 1889, Mr. Fulton was married to Charlotte Branson, daughter of George Pettis, a resident of Scio, Harrison County. Mr. Fulton is the sole representative of the Fulton family, whose history has been so closely connected with Green Township, and the family are highly respected and are well known in the section where they reside. FARRINGTON BARRICKLOW, farmer, Nottingham Township, Harrison County, was born in Athens Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, June 6, 1817. His father, Henry Barricklow, a native of New Jersey, in his youth migrated to Fayette County, Penn., where he grew to manhood, and learned the trade of tailor. He was there married, to Miss Mary Oglivee, a native of Maryland, and to them were born eight children, viz.: Sarah, John, Joseph, Ann, Henry, Julia, Conrad and Farrington, the latter being the only one now living. Henry Barricklow came, in 1808, with his family to Ohio, and purchased 160 acres of land in Athens Township, Harrison County, where he erected a log cabin, in which he lived for some years, when the cabin was exchanged for a more comfortable residence. Mr. and Mrs. Barricklow resided on this farm during their life. Politically, Mr. Barricklow was Democratic, and served some years as justice of the peace in his township. Farrington Barricklow was reared to manhood in Athens Township, Harrison County, and received his education at the common schools. He remained on the old farm until the death of his parents, when he came to Nottingham Township, where he has since resided. By the strictest economy he has accumulated a vast amount of wealth, and is known to be the wealthiest man in Harrison County. About 1875, while living on one of his farms in Nottingham Township, in company with his sister, an attempt was made by four men to rob him of a large amount of money they knew him to have in the house. It was just as darkness was coming on, and he had gone to his corn crib for a basket of corn, with which he was returning to the house, when he saw what he thought to be three boys approaching, but, supposing them to be some of his neighbors' boys, be paid no attention to them, until two of them, one on each side, took him by the arms, while the third kept' behind with a club, ready to strike him down, in case be made an attempt to defend himself or to get away, and the fourth stood guard on the road at some distance from the house. Mr. Barricklow could have jerked away from his captors, but dare not, for fear of being struck by the one behind him, so he let them have their own way. They quietly tied his hands behind him, and, taking him in the house, laid him on the bed, also placing his sister on the bed beside him, but did not tie her hands. They then threw the bed clothing over their victims' heads, and went to work at the safe, with a tamping sledge they had brought from the railroad with them, two of the party being railroad men, and the other two, our subject says, lived not 100 miles away. After they had pounded away at the safe till they had worked their way into the inner lining, near to where the money was, they grew tired or discouraged, and gave it up as a bad job; then went to searching the house to see what they could find, and succeeded in discovering forty dollars, which his sister had placed in a chest the day before, this being the only money they secured. They then left the house, and our subject then told his sister to get up and get a knife and cut the rope which bound his hands, which she did. He then secured a pitchfork (which he generally kept in the house as a weapon of defense), and stationed himself at the door. Soon he heard footsteps on the porch, approaching the door, and thinking they were returning to renew the attack, just as a man opened the door, Mr. Barricklow 738 - HARRISON COUNTY. made a drive at him with the fork, and he says he struck him in the breast, as the man threw up his hands and cried out "Oh!" This was the last seen or heard of him, but Mr. Barricklow says that two of them were known to him and his sister. Our subject, since his sister's death, which occurred about 1888, has resided alone nearly all of the time, and has been engaged in looking after his business. Politically, in earlier life, up to 1860, he voted with the Democrats, but being a strong Abolitionist, he joined the the ranks of the Republican party in that year. JAMES ENDSLEY. At the beginning of the present century the Endsley family came to Harrison County. James Endsley, the father of our subject, was a native of Lancaster County, Penn., where his early youth was spent, and on the death of his father he assumed the duties laid down by him, and with great success. He and his mother removed from Pennsylvania and settled in Archer Township, where they purchased 115 acres of wild land, having only a few places here and there cleared. A small log cabin stood on the place, and into this they moved. Before leaving Pennsylvania Mr. Endsley was married to Elizabeth Walker, a resident of Columbiana County, Penn., and their family cousisted of three sons and one daughter, all of whom are now deceased except James, who resides in Archer Township, this county. Mr. Endsley was an Old-line Democrat, and one of the leading politicians of his section. He and his wife were members of the Presbyterian Church, and, irreproachable in his character, he was esteemed and honored by all. He died in 1869, his faithful wife having preceded him to the grave in 1865. They now sleep together in the Ridge Cemetery. James Endsley, the subject proper of these lines, was born September 7, 1817, in Archer Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, where he has since remained, and now (1890), at the age of seventy-two, still cultivates his farm. He has never married, but lived with his parents during their lifetime, striving to make their later years as pleasant to them as his thoughts could suggest. Since their death he has been living with a family in his residence, meantime carrying on the farm. He has 160 acres of land under excellent cultivation, with about twenty acres of woodland and forty with underlying coal. He also owns two and three-fourths sections of land in the southeastern part of Missouri. To a kind disposition he adds a benevolent heart, and is among those whose memory will long live after death. JOHN M. STRINGER. The Stringer family was founded in this country (contemporaneously with the foundation of Philadelphia) by one of the companions of William Penn. John, the grandfather of our subject, was the grandson of the one mentioned above, and was born in 1776, in Chester County, Penn., and in the year 1800 with his family removed to Jefferson County, Ohio, where he purchased a large tract of land. In 1811 he removed to a large farm near York, also in the State of Ohio, where he remained until his death, which occurred July 10, 1845, his remains being laid in Beech Spring Cemetery; his wife survived him a few years, passing away May 12, 1850, and was buried by his side. His family consisted of the following named children: William, James, John, Sarah, Elizabeth, Mary and Rebecca. William, the father of our subject, was born August 19, 1803, in Jefferson County, Ohio, where his early life was spent, being reared in the duties and cares of the farm. On March 19, 1829, he was united in marriage with Jane, a daughter of Richard Johnston, a resident of Harrison County, and after marriage they settled on a farm where they remained for many years, and where Mrs. Stringer passed away June 5, 1838, the mother of the following named children: Jane, John M., Johnston, Ann E. and William. In 1839 Mr. Stringer was married to HARRISON COUNTY - 739 Isabella, a daughter of Henry Ferguson, and the result of this union was Henry, Thomas J., Joseph E., Frederick M., Sarah and Maria. On August 16, 1859, Mr. Stringer departed this life, and was buried in Beech Spring Cemetery; his wife survived him until October 15, 1888, and was buried at Short Creek. John M. Stringer was born March 4, 1832, in Jefferson County, Ohio. His early life was spent in the pursuit of an education at the schools which his neighborhood afforded, and his mind was early inculcated with those principles of economy and industry which did so much toward the eminent success which he achieved. On September 5, 1861, he was united in marriage with Susanna Buchanan, who was born October 9, 1841, a daughter of Joseph Buchanan, one of the earliest settlers in Harrison County. After his marriage Mr. Stringer commenced farming, a calling which be continued until his death. He lived in various places both in Jefferson and Harrison Counties, buying and selling greatly to his financial advantage. He was among the most prosperous of his compeers, and every thing under his guidance seemed to turn to financial profit. His life was full of hard work. He was what may be called a self-made man, having by his own efforts amassed a large and handsome property. On May 4, 1889, he was summoned to his reward, and his remains now rest in Beech Spring Cemetery. His widow lives with her family in Green Township. Their family consists of the following named children : William J., of Jefferson County, Ohio, born September 17, 1863; James L., born January 27, 1865; John C., born August 5, 1867; Mary F., born January 12, 1870, married to Wesley Ramsey, May 27, 1890; Johnston B., born September 16, 1872; Charles P., born April 15, 1874; Lena M., born December 23, 1876; Ira M., born October 5, 1879, and Orum H., born October 8, 1882. The Stringer family have been, since the settlement of the eastern part of Ohio, prominently identified with all movements of progress, and have always been among the representative class of their section. The family have from its coming to America been members of the Presbyterian Church, and have always taken a deep interest in religious matters, ever giving freely to support such work. In politics they have been members of the Federal, Whig and Republican parties. They were among the leaders, and always regarded as men of keen political foresight. They have possessed the esteem and respect of all, and their name was a synonym of truth, honesty and integrity. Mr. John M. Stringer's life was no exception to that of his family. Taught from his earliest youth the religious belief of his father, both by precept and example, he through his whole career showed the impression they made on him. Combining a keen business sagacity with an excellent judgment, honesty and perseverance, he at his death had won the respect of all and was universally lamented. ENOCH C. COPELAND was born July 7, 1845, in Franklin Township, Harrison Co., Ohio. Here he spent his youth and received his education, and here he still has his residence. On January 31, 1868, he was united in marriage with Elizabeth Lukens, a daughter of Nathaniel Lukens, who was born in Maryland, and came to Ohio with his father, Eli. Nathaniel Lukens spent his youth in Franklin Township, where in his early manhood he married Louisa K., daughter of Zadoc Bliss. Their children were as follows: Alexander; Elizabeth, Mrs. Enoch Copeland; George, deceased; James, deceased; Alexander, in Kansas; Elmira, Mrs. Thomas Johnson; Frances M., in Kansas; Julia A.., deceased. In 1869 Mr. Lukens went to Kingman County, Kas., where he still resides. After their marriage Mr. Copeland settled on his present farm, once owned by his grandfather, Thomas Copeland. Their family are Mary L. and Jennie N. In politics Mr. Copeland is a Democrat, and has always been a warm supporter of that party. He and family have always been among the prominent and leading members of the Methodist Episcopal Church 740 - HARRISON COUNTY. at Franklin. His farm consists of 108 acres, situated about two miles from Franklin, where he engages in general farming and stock-raising. Mr. Copeland has been long and favorably known in his section, and has, by his life, justly won the respect and esteem of all. JOHN HOLLAND. One mile north of the town of Cadiz, Harrison County, resides the subject of this brief memoir. Death in its resistless ravages has spared this pioneer, who now, with hair tinged with the frosts of seventy-five winters, is calmly awaiting the final call, which at the longest can be but a few years distant. He was born in Archer Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, in September, 1814. His ancestors were English people, the exact date of whose coming to America is not recorded, but which must have been quite early in the eighteenth century, since some three or four generations of them have been born in America. Gabriel Holland, Sr., was born in Maryland, where he was reared, and married to Miss Sarah Harriman, who bore him eight children. Gabriel, with his wife and family, came to Harrison County, which was at that time just opened for settlement., and made a home in Archer Township, where both he and his faithful wife died, and now lie buried. Of their children, one they named Gabriel, Jr. , who remained at the old home place, receiving the poor advantages and enduring the hardships of the pioneer times, and during his life many broad acres of Harrison County did he clear of its primal forest. He chose, as a consort, Miss Susannah, daughter of Michael and Elizabeth Conaway, of Archer Township, Harrison County, her parents having been, also, among the early comers of the bounty. For some time after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Holland remained at the old Holland Farm, and then removed to No. 16, where our subject was born. They were happily married, and shared life's joys and sorrows until 1861, when, at the age of seventy-seven years, the wife passed to the grave. She had borne eight children, by name as follows: John, residing in Cadiz Township, Harrison County; Sarah, deceased; Elizabeth, wife of A. Pickens, in Iowa; Mary Jane, deceased; Ellen, deceased; Nancy, wife of Martin Mahollum, of Archer Township, Harrison County; Mrs. Harriet Lewis, a widow, living in Archer Township, Harrison County, and Samuel, also in Archer Township. In 1871 the father followed the mother to the grave, at the ripe age of eighty-two years. Throughout his entire life, save a short time spent in tending the old-time mill, he was a farmer. Politically he was a Democrat, and for years was supervisor of his township. John Holland, our subject, was reared on the farm, the general dnties of which occupied his life, and the only education, save that of experience, was gotten at the old log school-house, a description of which may be found in almost every account of the pioneer days. We know of its slab benches, puncheon floor and greased paper windows. No sooner was he large enough than he was enrolled in the ranks of the "bread winners," and had to thus contribute to the support of the family. In 1840 he was married to Miss Esther West, daughter of Jonathan and Mary (Comfort) West, and who was born on the farm where our subject now lives. After their marriage, until 1866, they made their home in Archer Township, Harrison County, on a piece of land which they had purchased, and then, selling it, they removed to their present home in Cadiz Township. Their family consisted of eight children: Sarah Jane, now Mrs. J. Welling, of Guernsey County, Ohio; Samuel, deceased; Elizabeth, Mrs. D. B. Harrison, of Iowa; Martha, at home, unmarried; Susie (Mrs. C. McCune), who died February 22, 1889, aged thirty-five years: Gabriel, who was a railroad conductor, but died in 1889, leaving a widow and one child; Jonathan, in Cadiz, Harrison County, and Amanda, at home, unmarried. On April 13, 1889, the faithful wife and mother passed from earth, aged sixty-nine years, and since her decease the daughters have assumed HARRISON COUNTY - 741 the care of the home. Mr. Holland believes in personal liberty of action, speech and thought, as laid down in the Constitution of the United States, and takes a firm stand in opposition to all secret societies, believing that all things should be transacted openly and without fear. Politically he is a Democrat. JOHN N. HANNA. The first of this fam ily to come to Ohio was William Hanna, a native of Pennsylvania, who arrived here in 1805, and settled in Green Township, Harrison County. In early life he married, and his family numbered seven children, as follows: Robert, John, Esther, Emma, James, Martha and Margaret. Mr. Hanna was, in politics, an Old-line Whig, and in religion one of the earliest members of the Beech Spring Presbyterian Church. At the age of fifty-six he departed this life, and was laid to rest in the cemetery at Beech Spring. He was a man of more than ordinary intelligence, and in his lifetime had much influence in his community. James Hanna, son of the above, spent his early life on the farm of his father, learning, at the same time, carpentering, a trade the latter followed from early youth. In 1835 James Hanna married Cynthia, daughter of William Shannon, of Jefferson County, Ohio. He purchased a farm in German Township, Harrison County, on which he lived until 1858, when he removed to Monroe County, Ind., where his death occurred October 12, 1886. His children were named William, Isaac, James, Robert Porter, John N., Samuel T., Moses K., Delmar H., James S., Mary and Jennie. Mr. Hanna was an enthusiastic Republican, and a sympathetic friend to the slave. He served his township as trustee for several terms with much success, and from his early youth was a member of the Beech Spring Church. John N. Hanna, the subject of these lines, was brought up on the home farm, and received his educational training at the district schools, until the age of sixteen, when he enlisted in the One Hundred and Seventeenth Ind. V. I., for six months, and at the expiration of his time he re-enlisted, this time in Company F, Eighty-second Ind. V. I., in which he had three brothers and one brother-in-law. His first active service was at the siege of Knoxville, and after his reenlistment he was sent to join his regiment at Ringgold, Ga., where he was attached to the Fourteenth Army Corps, Gen. Sherman, and participated in all the engagements of that army, from the time of his second enlistment to the close of the war, among which may be mentioned the siege of Atlanta, battles of Resaca, Altoona, Burnt Hickory, Big Shanty, Kenesaw Mountain, Peach Tree Creek and Jonesboro. He was in the memorable " march to the sea," and was present at the grand review at Washington, being finally mustered out in August, 1865, when he returned home. On December 30, 1872, he was married to Nancy J., daughter of Jacob Copeland, of Hopedale, Harrison County, and after this event they lived in Indiana until 1875, when they came to Hopedale, and have here since resided. The record of their children is as follows: Harry E., born September 14, 1873, died November 16, 1875; Georgia F., born October 28, 1876, died April 27, 1883; Sarah L., born April 24, 1879; Clem-ma E., born October 16, 1882, and James H., born September 16, 1884. After leaving the army, Mr. Henna learned the carpenter's trade, which he has since successfully followed in connection with farming. His three brothers, who are mentioned as having belonged to the Eighty-second Ind. V. I., were William, who served until the close of the struggle, James, and Robert, who served until just prior to the battle of Atlanta, when he was seized with dysentery, dying after a few days' illness. His body was laid to rest at the foot- of Kenesaw Mountain. Mr. Hanna's brother-in-law, John C. Allens-worth, was also a member of Company F, Eighty-second Ind. V. I., and served in the capacity of brigade quartermaster, with rank as lieutenant. He is now a surgeon in the National Surgical Institute at Atlanta, Georgia. 742 - HARRISON COUNTY. GEORGE McAFEE. Among the residents of Archer Township none were more highly esteemed and honored than George McAfee, who was born January 27, 1813, in Westmoreland County, Penn. His father, James McAfee, was born in 1786 in the same State. The father of James came from Ireland in early life and settled in Pennsylvania. The father of our subject, at the age of twenty, left home and learned the carpenter's trade, which he followed for several years. In 1808 he was married to Mary Wible, a daughter of George Wible, who was a resident of Pennsylvania, and in 1828 Mr. and Mrs. McAfee moved to Harrison County, Ohio, settling in North Township, where they purchased a large farm. He was for some time engaged in general mercantile business in Hanover, in which he was successful in an eminent degree. His family consisted of the following named children: Sarah, Mary, George, James, John, Matilda, Hannah and Rachel. In politics Mr. McAfee was a Whig, always supporting that party and the principles it represented, and he and his wife were leading members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1877, at the age of eighty-five years, his wife died, and he soon afterward, at the age of ninety-three, followed her, and was buried by her side in the cemetery at Rumley. George McAfee remained at home until he was of age, working on the farm and passing his early youth much the same as do the ordinary farm lads. His education was confined to what could be acquired at the common schools, but he there laid the foundation of that knowledge which proved so useful to him through life. In June, 1835, he was married to Jane Hixon, daughter of Abner Hixon, a resident of Hanover, and a prominent merchant and surveyor. In 1878 he purchased a large tract of land in Archer Township, and after buying and selling many times finally settled on the place where his widow now lives. His children were as follows: James, John, Abner, William (died in infancy), Sarah Jane, Mary Ann, Florence and Rosa. In politics, like his father Mr. McAfee was a Whig, but on the organization of the Republican party immediately joined its ranks. He was not an active politician except in taking a lively interest in, all campaigns. He and his wife were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and were never found wanting where mercy or duty called, but always responded with cheerfulness and heartiness. Mr. McAfee was one of the solid financial and respected farmers in his section. On November 20, 1889, he was suddenly stricken with apoplexy, and survived only a short time. He was laid to rest amidst the universal sorrow of all his friends. WILLIAM COPELAND, one of the self-made farmers of Franklin Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, was born here, September 4, 1837. His father, Thomas Copeland, was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, and while quite young came to Harrison County. He was married in Harrison County to Nancy A., daughter of William Dick, an old resident of the county, and the children born to this union were Jane, Mrs. John Hilton; Isabelle, Mrs. Nathaniel Lukens; John; Mary, deceased; and William. Mr. Copeland was a Democrat in politics, and was among the leaders of the party; he and family were members of the Presbyterian Church. He died July 4, 1877, his widow April 1, 1880, and both are buried in Feed Springs Cemetery. The early life of William Copeland was spent on the home place, where he grew to manhood. In 1863 he was married to Mary, daughter of George Crain, of Franklin Township, Harrison County, and this marriage has been blessed with the following named children : George W., Rena, Thomas Beatty, Ida, Eva and Harvey. In politics Mr. Copeland has always supported the Democratic ticket, and has taken quite an interest in the welfare of the party. He and family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Franklin, and are among its stanch supporters. Mr. Copeland is a self-made man, and has, by his own industry, succeeded in making a HARRISON COUNTY - 743 handsome competence. Commencing at the bottom he has gradually risen, and is now numbered among the solid men of his section. On July 10, 1885, his son, George W., was married to Addie Marsh, who has borne him two children: Stella and Orilla. The family justly enjoy the confidence of the entire community. WILLIAM RAMSEY, one of the old honored residents of Harrison County, and one of its most prosperous retired agriculturists, is a native of Washington County, Penn., born May 1, 1817. His grandfather, James Ramsey, was born in Ireland about the year 1744, and when about twelve years of age be came to America, settling in York County, Penn., where he carried on farming. There he married, and there he and his wife died, he in 1837 at the age of ninety-three years. He served through the Revolutionary War, and passed the memorable winter at Valley Forge with Washington. The maternal grandparents of William also came from Ireland, and were married in Pennsylvania. William Ramsey, the father of the subject of this sketch, also a native of Pennsylvania, was about twelve years of age when his father crossed the mountains, with his family, into Washington County, same State. He was brought up to farm life, and followed agricultural pursuits all his days. He was married to Miss Mary, daughter of Robert Anderson, of Washington County, Penn., and they remained on the farm in Washington County until 1837, in which year they moved to Nottingham Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, where they located on a farm and made their home until the death of Mr. Ramsey which occurred when he was aged sixty-six years. He had been a volunteer in the War of 1812, serving but three weeks, however. His widow survived him fifteen years, dying in North Township, same county, at the age of seventy-eight years. Both were members of the Union Church. They were the parents of nine children, viz. : James, who died when a young man; Robert, who died in Iowa in 1889; William; Thomas, in Coshocton County, Ohio; John, in Nottingham Township, Harrison County; Samuel, deceased; Margaret, wife of B. S. Ford; Mary, Mrs. John Mehanna, and Jane, latter deceased. William Ramsey, whose name appears at the opening of this sketch, was reared to practical farm life, and had but limited school advantages. In 1837 he came to Harrison County, and in February, 1840, he was married to Miss Mary, daughter of John and Rebecca (Dickens) Hines, and a native of Harrison County. Her parents were married about the year 1807, " east of the mountains," afterward coming to Harrison County, when it was part of Jefferson, and her father here secured the lot on which the Harrison National Bank now stands; however, he soon after disposed of it, and turned his attention to farming. They had fourteen children born to them, five of whom are now living: Jeremiah and David, in Tippecanoe, Harrison County; James, in Kansas; Abram, in Nottingham Township, Harrison County, and Mary, Mrs. William Ramsey. The mother died in 1859, and the father in 1871, at the age of ninety-three years. After their marriage our subject and wife located for a time in Archer Township, and then moved to Nottingham Township, to the farm he still owns, on which they put up all the buildings. Renting this property, they came, in 1874, to Cadiz, here to live in peaceful retirement for the rest of their days. Eight children came to bless their home, a brief record of whom is as follows: John was killed at Spottsylvania Courthouse, while engaged with the Confederates, at the age of twenty-one; James, William Robert, F. Marion and Anderson Deacons are farmers and stock-raisers in Texas (they have twenty-seven miles of fence-20, 000 acres being fenced, besides 20,000 acres outside not fenced; two of these sons are civil engineers); Jennie is married to David Ogilvee, of Cadiz Township; Philene lives at home; Mary died when aged two years. In HARRISON COUNTY - 745 his youth in the pursuit of those pleasures which are incident to every farm boy, and while quite young was married to Rachel Hayes, a resident of Virginia. Here they resided for some time and reared the following family: Even, Samuel, John H., Sarah, Mary and Rachel. In the early part of the present century, in company with his family, John Hurford came to Ohio and settled in Jefferson County, where he remained until his death, which occurred in 1846. He was buried in West Grove Cemetery beside his wife, who had preceded him to the grave many years. John H. Hurford came with his parents, while quite young, to Ohio, grew to manhood on the farm, sharing in its duties and pleasures. Here he remained until he was married to Asenath Hurford, a daughter of Joseph Hurford. He then removed to Green Township, where he remained until his death. His remains now rest in West Grove Cemetery by the side of his parents and children. His family were Asenath, deceased; Amy, Mrs. Col. Welch, in Green Township; Hayes, in Colorado; Matilda, Mrs. William P. Kyle; Joseph, in Green Township; Algernon, deceased. In his political views he was a Whig, and afterward a Republican. He and his family were members of the Society of Friends at West Grove, in full faith of whose principles he died. His widow survived until January 30, 1886, when she was called away, and her remains were placed beside those of her husband. On October 24, 1866, Matilda Hurford, daughter of John H. Hurford, was married to William P. Kyle, and after their marriage they removed to a farm in Green Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, where they remained five years. They then removed to a farm near Unionville, where they remained a short time only, and then came to where they now reside. The issue of their union are Ulysses Grant, born August 1, 1871; Asenath Jeanette, born January 18, 1873; Thomas Hayes, born December 7, 1876; William, born July 1, 1880; John A., born November 30, 1882, and Algernon, born August 12, 1884. They at present reside on a well-improved farm, pleasantly situated about two miles from Unionville, and kept in a good state of cultivation. AMOS WEST. The West family, which has been largely instrumental in the development of the northwestern portion of Franklin Township, Harrison County, are of Irish descent, and came from Pennsylvania to Ohio in 1811. In his early manhood Jonathan West, the father of the present Franklin Township family, was married to Comfort Arnold, a daughter of Benjamin Arnold, of Pennsylvania. She bore him the following family: Amos, Rezin, Samuel, Jonathan, Mary, Esther, Actia, James, Elizabeth, Comfort and Sarah. After his arrival in Harrison County Jonathan West pursued his calling of gunsmith, in connection with farming, having purchased a tract of land adjoining the present city of Cadiz, which farm he and his family largely cleared. The early life of Amos West was spent in Cadiz Township, in clearing and cultivating his father's farm. In 1832 he was united in marriage to Margaret Baker, daughter of Otho Baker, of Archer Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, and the children born to this marriage were as follows: Mary (deceased), Samuel, Wilson S., Sarah (deceased), and Naomi (Mrs. John Renshaw). In politics Mr. West has been a lifelong Democrat, casting his first vote for Jackson, and ever since has taken an active part in his party's success. Soon after his marriage he entered a farm on which he resided for some time, and finally purchased his present residence, where he has ever since remained. He is a man of strong constitution, and has endured a vast amount of hard work; and now, at the advanced age of seventy-nine years, he is enjoying remarkably good health. His life has been a temperate one, and his present condition, physically, is due to his good habits. Known far and wide, he is respected and esteemed, and is passing down life's pathway in the full 746 - HARRISON COUNTY. consciousness of a life well spent and of work well done. Wilson S. West was born August 7, 1842, in Franklin Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, where his early life was spent, and where he has ever been identified with the interests of the county. In 1868 he was married to Susannah Renshaw, who has borne him the following named children: Amos, John, Alice, Orpha, Martha, Robert, Bertie, Mary, Elsie, and Margaret. Like the family generally, Mr. West is a Democrat, and takes an active part in politics. MRS. RUTH J. KENT, a wealthy widow lady of Nottingham Township, Harrison County, was born November 11, 1818, in Washington County, Penn., and is a daughter of William and Mary (Crow) Robison, natives of the same county. Her father having died, Ruth J., when a young child, was brought to Harrison County, Ohio, by her mother. Here, August 30, 1835, she was married to John H. Kent, who was born in Harrison County, Ohio, March 16, 1812, and to this union was born one child, William R.. who died in infancy. After the marriage ceremony had been performed, and the officiating clergyman had been paid his fee, Mr. Kent found himself the possessor of three dollars and fifty cents, with which capital be began the battle of life. In 1849, however, he was able to purchase eighty acres of land in Nottingham Township, on which Mrs. Kent now resides, and at his death, which occurred November 29, 1885, he owned 347 acres in the township, his total possessions being valued at forty-five thousand dollars. In politics Mr. Kent was a Republican, and for many years he held the office of school director. He was an active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which his widow is a faithful adherent. After the loss of their only child, Mr. and Mrs. Kent adopted and reared to womanhood Minnie McFadden, who was married May 8, 1887, to Ozias Cox. REZIN WEST was born April 19, 1812, in Cadiz Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, where he spent his youth and where he grew to manhood. On December 10, 1835, he was united in marriage with Nancy Arthurs, daughter of Gain Arthurs, of Harrison County. Mr. Arthurs was a native of Ireland, but was brought to America at an early age. He came to Ohio soon after his marriage with Rachel Hall, of Maryland, who bore him the following named children: Robert, William, James, Eliza, Mary J., Amelia, Nancy, Sarah and Louisa. Mr. Arthurs was Democratic in politics, and in religion held to the tenets of the Seceder Church, of which he was a consistent member. He was a mason by trade, which he followed till his death, which occurred February 1, 1876; his wife died in 1845. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. West commenced their struggle for a livelihood on the place where they have since resided. The farm was then in its wild state, and the primitive log cabin was their home for many years, while they toiled to clear the farm and render it productive. What privations and hardships they endured, the present generation know but little of. Gradually, however, the tree-clad hills gave way to waving fields of grain, and the sterile slopes to the pastures where roam the peaceful flocks and herds, instead of the wild beasts of prey. From the original farm of eighty acres, which was paid for by the results of their hard work, their possessions grew to 400 acres, thus showing what industry and perseverance will accomplish. A man of strong convictions and unflinching adherence to what he considered right, moved by his own judgment and convictions, Mr. West was of great influence among his neighbors and acquaintances. Honest as well as enterprising, he was ever foremost in the progressive movements of his county and township, and was always identified with the more intelligent class. His children are named Jonathan, Comfort, Rachel, Amos, Japatheth, Sarah E., William G., James M. and Esther. Of these Japatheth West married Lucinda HARRISON COUNTY - 749 Yant, of Tuscarawas County, Ohio, who died September 21, 1883, leaving four children: James, John, Jesse and William; for his second wife he married Mai tha J. Baker, who has borne him two children. Amos West married Melissa Copeland, and he has the following family: Roy, Nettie, Nancy, Mahala, Grover Charles and Frank. William G. West was married April 15, 1881, to Rebecca Wright, daughter of Sylvanus Wright. He settled on the home place where he has since resided. His children are named Ellazina, Charles and Sadie. James M. West was married to Elizabeth Rinehart, of Franklin Township, Harrison County, and has reared the following family: James, Edward, Jennie and Clyde. The family have been and are enthusiastic Democrats, and have always been active in the promulgation and advancement of Democratic principles. As a family they are well known and highly esteemed, being recognized as among the best of the township. GEORGE W. CRAMBLET, the senior , member of the firm of Cramblet & Leightner, millers at Franklin, Harrison Co., Ohio, was born in this village October 24, 1848, and is a son of Jacob and Sarah (McClintock) Cramblet, of German extraction, and early settlers of Harrison County. In the log cabin erected by the pioneer parents, George W. was the second born in a family of eight children, and, in his homespun clothing passed his younger years in assisting his father in the cultivation of the home farm. His education was acquired at the district school, but this was supplemented by a diligent study in private. In December, 1868, he married Harriet West, a native of Harrison County, Ohio, and to this union have been born five children, named as follows: Jessie M., Orlando S., Mary M., Cora J. and Jacob. After farming in Harrison County, Ohio, until 1874, Mr. Cramblet went to Kansas, where he passed five years in Sumner County in farming and stock-raising. Returning to Harrison County, Ohio, in 1880, he en- 40 gaged in farming in the vicinity of Tippecanoe, Washington Township, until the spring of 1884, when he entered into his present business in the village of Franklin. The mill is one of the best in the county, and contains machinery of the latest and most approved construction, consequently the product is of the best quality. Mr. and Mrs. Cramblet are members of the Disciples Church, and the family hold the respect of all their fellow-townspeople. In politics he is a Republican, and is quite active in his support of the party. ASBURY BIRNEY, who is one of the oldest and best known farmers in Green Township, Harrison County, is a son of Hugh and Elizabeth (Brown) Birney, natives of Ireland. Hugh Birney was a son of John, and in 1800 he married a Miss Brown; in 1815 he came to Chester County, Penn., in search of a home and liberty, but here he remained only four years, when, hearing of the advantages to be found in Ohio for a poor man, he came to Har on County and purchased 121 acres of land, afterward buying 160 acres additional. The land was wild, and he was obliged to put forth every effort to keep the "wolf from the door." He reared a family of nine children, viz.: William, who lives in Rumley Township, Harrison County, a farmer; Wesley, deceased; Rebecca, deceased; Martha, wife of Samuel Hitchcock, a farmer in Indiana; Jane, wife of George Leese, in Coshocton, Ohio; James in Nebraska; Elizabeth, wife of Jacob Hitchcock, in Iowa; Samuel, in Colorado, and Asbury. Hugh Birney died in September, 1862. Asbury Birney was born March 15, 1815, where he now lives. He received his education in his native township in a log school-house, and as school advantages were comparatively meager in those days, his early education was but limited; yet, being a man who read a good deal, he, in that way, acquired a good business education. On April 23, 1840, he married Miss. Ellen McCollough, who was born May 29, 1821. 750 - HARRISON COUNTY. a daughter of Hugh and Isabella (Cunningham) McCollough, natives of Ireland, who came to Jefferson County, Ohio, in 1810. Our subject and wife were the parents of the following named children: Isabella, who died May 22, 1863; Oliver, a farmer in German Township; Almond, a farmer and dealer in stock, in Labette County, Kas. ; Hugh W., who lives near his father, on the old homestead; Elizabeth, wife of Joseph McCollough, a farmer in Archer Township, Harrison County; Rebecca J., wife of Henry K. Ford, in Salem Township, Jefferson Co., Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Asbury Birney have been active members in the Methodist Episcopal Church since 1840. In 1875 he built one of the finest houses in Harrison County. H. W. Birney was born March 17, 1849, re ceived a practical business education in Green Township, and has passed his life on the old farm, with the exception of three years spent in lumbering. On June 15, 1883, he married Miss Estella Montgomery, and she dying in 1884, he married, February 0, 1886, Miss Hadassah, Jackman, who was born in Washington County, Penn., a daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth (Gaddiz) Jackman, natives of Ireland. Mr. and Mrs. Birney are parents of one child, named Harry J. In 1884 Mr. Birney bought part of the old homestead, where he has built a fine house. His principal business is raising stock, in which he is very successful. He has acted as recording steward and trustee in the Methodist Episcopal Church for a number of years. JAMES H. STONE, M. D., the oldest practicing physician at Franklin, Harri¬son County, Ohio, was born in Fredonia, Chautauqua Co., N. Y., February 13, 1831. He is of old Puritan stock, and a descendant of Thomas Stone, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and also a hero of the Revolutionary War. Luther Stone, the father of James H., was born on the old battleground of Bennington, Vt., grew to manhood in his native State, and there married Barbara Matteson, who was born in Scotland, and when young came to America with her father and three brothers. Of these brothers one subsequently became the governor of the State of Illinois, another became circuit judge at Fredonia, and a third, demonstrator of anatomy in Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia. Luther Stone and his wife removed from Vermont to New York State, where he was engaged in farming until his death, he dying in 1840, just after he had cast his vote for William Henry Harrison, as President of the United States. He was the father of seven children, of whom four are living. James H. Stone, the youngest of this family, was quite young when he lost his mother, and at the age of nine years was bereft of his father. He then lived on a farm with an uncle in Allegany County, N. Y., until he was twenty years of age, receiving, in the meantime, the advantages of a public school education. This preliminary education was supplemented by an attendance at Buck's academy in Genesee County, N. Y., and here he paid his tuition fees from the funds he had earned by teaching school at odd times after quitting the public schools. During his last term at the academy he commenced the study of medicine under the preceptorship of Dr. Frederick Turner, and by close application and assiduous study was soon enabled to enter Bellevue Hospital Medical College of New York, from which he graduated in 1856, receiving his diploma from the eminent president, Dr. Austin Flint. He began the practice of his profession in his native State, but soon came to Ohio, and for awhile practiced in LeRoy, Harrison County, then at Moorefield, and then at Hopedale. In 1860 he went to Georgetown, and thence to Harrisville, where he remained until 1865, when he removed to Bellaire, Belmont County, where he followed his profession until 1869, when he returned to Harrison County, and made a permanent settlement in Franklin, where he has built up a large and lucrative practice. In 1859 the Doctor married Miss Mary J. Rife, a native of Hopedale, Harrison Co., Ohio, HARRISON COUNTY - 751 and this union has been blessed with three children. The Doctor is a member of the Cadiz Lodge of Freemasons, of the Still Water Medical Society, and, with his family, of the Disciples Church. He enjoys the respect of the community to the full, and is regarded as a physician of more than ordinary ability. SAMUEL M. BLACKWOOD was born, in 1810, in County Tyrone, Ireland, of which place his father, Thomas, was a native. Of the life of Thomas, but little that is authentic remains. His youth was spent in working on the farm, a calling he followed until his death. In early life be was married, and he reared the following named children: John, Rachel, Jane, Thomas, James, William, Robert, Eliza, Margaret, Andrew and Samuel. The entire family, with the exception of Andrew, came at different times to America, and settled in Ohio. Samuel M. Blackwood, with his sister Margaret, came together, and settled in Guernsey County, Ohio, where he purchased a farm, which had been partially improved by his brother. On December 18, 1844, Samuel M. Blackwood was married to Margaret Morgan, and they immediately commenced their married life in Guernsey County, Ohio, but subsequently moved to Lawrence County, Penn., where they remained six years, and then came to Harrison County, Ohio, and purchased the farm on which the family still reside. In financial matters Mr. Blackwood was a self-made man; he united keen business knowledge with industrious habits and economy, and as a result he became exceedingly successful. He confined his attention entirely to farming and stock-raising and dealing, engaging quite extensively in the latter business. In public matters he was enterprising and energetic, being always among those of the progressive class. He was well known for his inherent honesty and unimpeachable integrity. From a very early age he was a member of the Covenanter Church, whose members, while taking an active interest in the various public questions, never exercised their right of vote in on October 21, 1889, Samuel L. Blackwood died, and was deeply mourned by a large circle of friends and relatives. He was a quiet, unassuming man, but one whose convictions were strong and whose judgment was reliable. Mrs. Blackwood still occupies the home place, which is managed by her sons. Mrs. Blackwood's children are William, Thomas and James (twins, deceased), Martha, John, Andrew, Margaret, Mary and Hugh M., the latter three being at home ROBERT THOM. Early in the year 1840 the subject of this sketch came from Pennsylvania to Ohio, where he has since been prominently identified with the progress and development of Harrison County. He was born February 22, 1813, in Allegheny County, Penn., whither his father, Robert Thom, came among the earliest pioneers, and where he learned and experienced the hardships of a settler's life. In his early youth Robert Thom married Ann Smylie, daughter of John Smylie, of Pennsylvania, and the issue of this union was as follows: Esther, Mary, John, William, Huston, Jane, Robert and Sarah. Mr. Thom was a follower of the Whig party, and was one of its active members. He died in 1855, and was followed three hours later by his wife; together they now rest in the cemetery of the church, of which they were constant attendants and consistent members. The early education of Robert Thom, our subject, was received at the common schools of his home place, and such was his delight in intellectual pursuits that he entered the academy at New Hagerstown, Ohio, where, under the instruction of Alexander Sweeny, he 'made rapid progress. In his twentieth year he engaged in teaching, a profession which he followed for about ten years, with flattering and unvarying success, in both Harrison and Tuscarawas Counties, Ohio. In 1851 he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Torrence, whose parents, Thomas and Mary (Berry) Torrence, were among the 752 - HARRISON COUNTY. early settlers of Washington County, Penn., their children being Robert, Elizabeth, John Samuel and Mary. Soon after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Thom settled on the farm where they now reside, in Section 8, Franklin Township, Harrison County, and which was then almost an unbroken wilderness. By their steady and constant labor, they have gradually improved it, and now have a finely producing and well-stocked farm, the result of their many years of hardship and privation. Their success in life is due to their own efforts, as they commenced life with only their industry and good health to assist them. They are now passing the latter days of their lives in the enjoyment of their savings, and are respected and esteemed by all, and quietly awaiting their final call. They are among the most devoted members of the United Presbyterian Church at Franklin. Mr. Thom had been identified with the Whig party, but on the organization of the Republican party united with that. An honest man and a worthy citizen, he has done much to advance the educational and other interests of his section. ROBERT K. LAWRENCE, one of the well-known and enterprising farmers of Freeport Township, Harrison County, was born here February 1, 1853. His early education was received at the common schools, where he laid a broad and deep foundation for his subsequent study and reading. While passing his leisure hours in school, his other time was spent in assisting in the cultivation and improvement of the home place, which he still manages with excellent success. On November 6, 1884, be was married to Jane Harbison, a resident of Washington County, Penn., daughter of Adam Harbison, who was born in Ireland, and was there united in marriage to Mary Morrison. In 1842 they came to America and settled in Pennsylvania, where they have since engaged in farming. In his political views Mr. Harbison was first a Whig and then a Republican. He and his family are members of the United Presbyterian Church, to which faith they still remain loyal. Their family are John, Jane, Matthew, Nancy and Samuel. After marriage Mr. Lawrence removed to Harrison County, where he has since remained with the exception of three years spent in Guernsey County. A Republican in sentiment, he is always one of the workers of the party, and he and his wife are members of the United Presbyterian Church. The Lawrence family came from Ireland and settled in Pennsylvania. The name of the founder of the family in America was Alexander, the great-grandfather of our subject, who, in 1769, while still an infant, came with his parents on what was then considered an exceedingly dangerous journey to America in the ordinary sailing vessel of that day. He first located in Washington County, Penn., and there, while yet a young man, he married Margaret McKee, who had also arrived from Ireland with her parents. She bore him the following named children: William, John, Ann, Margaret, Jane, Sarah, Isaac, James and Peter. Among the earliest of the settlers of Guernsey County, Ohio, was Alexander Lawrence, who entered a tract of land. Here he erected a small mill, and by steady application to business, and the exercise of shrewd business tact, succeeded in amassing what in those days was considered a fortune. He was an earnest Whig, and was prominent in his party. In religions matters he was a United Presbyterian in Londonderry, in which faith both he and his beloved wife passed to their reward. He died in 1859, at the age of ninety-three, and was laid beside his wife, who died in 1810. Isaac Lawrence, one of the best and most favorably known residents of his section, was born December 24, 1809, in Washington County, Penn. On April 9, 1839, he was married to Nancy Karr, a daughter of John Karr, of Harrison County, Ohio, and they began their married life in Guernsey County, where they remained until 1857, when they removed to Harrison County, where the family still reside. The children born to Isaac and Nancy Lawrence HARRISON COUNTY - 753 were Sarah M. (Mrs. Joseph Brown), John (deceased), Ellen (deceased), Alexander (deceased), William W. (of Londonderry), Nancy (Mrs. Robert A. Blackwood), Mary J. (Mrs. Thomas Hughes) and Robert K. (the subject proper of this sketch). In politics Mr. Lawrence was numbered among the progressive men of his section, and was ever in the van to advance the interests of his county and people. In the Abolition question he took deep interest, and was a member of the Republican party from its organization. He and his family were members of the United Presbyterian Church. The Lawrence family have always been and are still known as among the representative families of their township. Progressive and energetic, they have done fully their part in the upbuilding of the section in which they have lived, and have exerted a salutary influence upon the social, political and religious growth of their locality. THOMAS C. McCLINTICK. In 1840 the family represented by the gentleman whose name stands at the head of this sketch came to Ohio from Westmoreland County, Penn., and purchased a farm in the southwest corner of Section 9, Franklin Township, Harrison County. The father of the family, Jonathan McClintick, was born in Westmoreland County, Penn., where the family had long been engaged in agriculture. Here he received his education, and also those lessons of economy and industry, which have contributed so largely to his success. In his early life he was married to Sarah Carruthers, a native of Ireland, who bore him the following named children: Samuel (now in Buchanan County, Iowa), Martha, Margaret and Eleanor A., all three deceased; an infant, unnamed, deceased, and Thomas C., our subject. Mr. McClintick was early identified with the Whig party, and was one of its earnest supporters, but united with the Republican party in its organization, and was recognized as one of its leaders. His church life was with the Presbyterians at Feed Springs, where for more than thirty years he was Sunday-school superintendent. He was also honored with other offices, the duties of which he always faithfully discharged. His life was one of hard work and economy, as he was without means on his arrival here. He and his family succeeded finally in clearing the land which now constitutes one of the best farms in the neighborhood. On February 6, 1889, he passed away and was laid to rest by the side of his wife, who died March 4, 1885. Thomas C. McClintick was born December 23, 1844, in Franklin Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, where his youth has been spent and his education received. While attending the common schools only, he has spent much of his leisure in intellectual pursuits. From his majority he has supported the Republican party, and while not accepting office still has repeatedly been urged to do so. A man of keen perceptions, of energetic and determined action, his worth in the affairs of his section has been highly appreciated. He and his family have been identified with the Feed Springs Presbyterian Church for the past several years, and like the family before him he is among its ardent supporters and attendants. His farm consists of 300 acres, all the result of the good management, and the bard work of himself and father. On December 24, 1868, he was united in marriage with Rebecca Easlick, daughter of Paser Easlick, of Franklin Township, Harrison County, and their children are Etta (Mrs. James M. Downs), Lillie Dale, John C., Jesse A., Eva M., Ella L. and Bertie A. ABSALOM KENT, a prosperous farmer of Nottingham Township, Harrison County, is a son of Absalom (3), who was a son of Absalom (2), whose father was Absalom (1) a native of Virginia. At a very early day Absalom (2), who was born in Virginia in 1777, came to Harrison County, Ohio, and settled in Stock Township, where he entered a large tract of land, on which he resided 754 - HARRISON COUNTY. a number of years, and then removed to Illinois, where he died in 1875, the father of the following named children: Absalom (3), Abner, John, Jacob, Jane and Mary. To each of his sons he gave 200 acres of land, being at the time of his death a very extensive holder of real estate. Absalom Kent (3), who was born in Stock Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, in 1810, was thrice married, first to Mary Walker, who bore him six children, viz. : Absalom (4), John H. (deceased), Joseph W., Stewart (deceased), William (deceased) and Tabitha. The mother of this family dying in 1848, for his second wife Mr. Kent married Sarah Traub, who bore him one child, Sarah J. (Mrs. Toole); his third marriage was with Margaret Worman, who bore one child, Mary Grimes, now a resident of Cadiz, Harrison County. Politically Mr. Kent was a Republican, and in religion be was for many years a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which faith he died in 1876. G. B. KENT was born July 13, 1865, a son of Absalom Kent (4) and Jane A. (Lee) Kent, latter of whom was born July 17, 1837, a daughter of Jesse and Harriet (Mason) Lee, natives of Virginia. Absalom Kent (4) was born in Stock Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, was reared on the home farm and received his education at the common schools. When twenty-four years old he was married to Miss Jane A. Lee, as above related, and this union was blessed with children as follows: Elias F., born June 26, 1858; Mary E., born December 22, 1860; William P., born April 14, 1862; David A., born June 10, 1863; George B., whose name opens this paragraph; Jessie E., born February 23, 1867; Charles E., born May 15, 1869; Elmer E. , born July 31,1872; Maud L. , born July 12, 1875; Sarah H., born April 2, 1877; Franklin L., born May 10, 1879, and three that died in infancy unnamed. Soon after his marriage Mr. Kent purchased a farm of seventy-two and a half acres in Section 3, Nottingham Township, on which he still resides. Politically he is a Republican, and has held several offices of trust and responsibility in his township. ELIAS W. DAVIS is a carpenter by trade, having his residence at Franklin (Tappan P. O.), Harrison Co., Ohio. Jesse Davis, the progenitor of the Ohio family of that name, was born in Pennsylvania in 1812, and when quite young came with his parents to Ohio, settling near Georgetown, in Harrison County, Ohio. In 1830 Jesse was married to Mary Ann Wallcott, a native of Ohio, and there were six children born to them, four of whom are still living. On September 26, 1853, Mrs. Davis departed this life, and Mr. Davis was married, the second time, May 12, 1859, to Elisabeth Ann Green. In 1867 Jesse Davis moved to Iowa, where he died August 20, 1879, and his second wife returned to Ohio where she died in New Philadelphia, April 17 1880. Elias W. Davis is the second son anfourth child of Jesse and Mary Ann (Wallcott)) Davis, and was born October 24, 1840, in Harrison County, Ohio. On July 3, 1866, he was married to Mary E. Hilton, who was born near Feed Springs, Harrison Co., Ohio, October 4, 1846, daughter of John H. T. and Icy Hilton. The children born to Mr. and Mrs. Elias W. Davis were four in number, two of whom are living, as follows: Laura M. (assistant postmaster at Tappan, Ohio) and Francis M., both residing with their parents. Mr. Davis was a soldier during the Civil War, having enlisted May 2, 1864, in Company D, One Hundred and Seventieth O. V. I. In 1879 he was appointed postmaster at Tappan, Ohio. He is a Republican in politics, and cast his first presidential vote for the lamented Lincoln. EDWARD GARNER, farmer, was born March 18, 1823, in Nottingham Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, where he still resides. His father; Hezekiah Garner, a native of Maryland, was born about 1780. He reached manhood in his native State, and grew up a patriot, manfully defending his country against " perfidious Albion " in the struggle of HARRISON COUNTY - 755 1812. He was twice married, and by his first wife was the father of three children: James and John, deceased, and Julia, widow of Hugh Rose, and a resident of Washington Township, Harrison County. His second marriage was with Sophia Tippit, who bore him eight children, viz. : Elizabeth, deceased; Mary Bell, in Coshocton County, Ohio; Susanna, deceased; Sarah Titus, in Nottingham Township; Nelson, deceased; Amanda Beall, also in Nottingham Township; Edward, our subject, and Thomas, in Washington Township. About the year 1818 Hezekiah Garner came to Ohio and purchased a tract of 160 acres of land in Nottingham Township, Harrison County. Here, however, even in that early day, a rude log cabin had been erected, and about ten acres of the farm had been redeemed from the forest. Having had this much of a start, Mr. Garner was encouraged to further efforts, and in a short time erected a dwelling, which in those days was considered as almost a palace. By strenuous efforts he succeeded in vanquishing the remainder of the huge trees that held possession of his land, and in their stead there now appear pleasant pastures and rich meadows. These, together with an unblemished name, he left to his posterity at the end of his toilsome but peaceful days, in 1866. Edward Garner, in the fall of 1866, married Miss Julia A. Merryman, a native of Cadiz Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, born April 3, 1831. This union has been blessed with the following children: Elizabeth and Amos, deceased; Sophia Rose, in Washington Township; Lucy Bean. in Nottingham Township; Merryman; Amanda J. Yarnall, of Freeport Township; Lavina A. Moore, of Moorefield Township; Oliver, in Nottingham Township; Emma A. McKibben, in Moorefield Township, and Mary B. and Edward L., on the homestead. The mother of this family was called to her last resting place December 19. 1886, dying in the faith of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which she had been an active member for many years. Mr. Garner is a Republican, and has always given his party an earnest and efficient support, although he has never sought office at its hands. JEFFERSON C. GLOVER, Cadiz, Harrison County, was born in Smithfield Township, Jefferson Co., Ohio, March 3, 1845, a son of Josiah and Mary (Barkhurst) Glover. His paternal grandfather, Josiah Glover, was born in Baltimore, Md., and when a young man came to Jefferson County, Ohio, where he became one of the founders of the town of Smithfield. Josiah and Mary (Bark-burst) Glover were married in 1833, and they then settled on a farm where Mrs. Glover died in February, 1872, at the age of fifty -five years. She was of Maryland descent, and her parents were early settlers of Jefferson County. Mr. Glover, who followed agricultural pursuits with considerable success, and in an early day kept a hotel, is now at the advanced age of seventy-seven years living a retired life at the old home. To this honored couple were born eleven children, viz. : Sarah, wife of Augustus Carter, in Jefferson County; Nancy, deceased; Susan, wife of William Cowley, also in Jefferson County; George W., in Cadiz, Ohio; Josephine, deceased wife of John C. Brown, formerly of Jefferson County; Jefferson C., whose name opens this sketch; Elizabeth, wife of Milton Hall, of Jefferson County; Esther, at home; Quincy, deceased; Leonora, wife of John C. Brown, above mentioned, and William L., on the old home farm. Jefferson C. Glover was reared like most farmer boys, working summers and attending the district school a few weeks winters. He remained under the parental roof until he was twenty-two years of age, when he came to Cadiz and opened a meat market which he carried on some time. From 1876 to 1880 he was proprietor of the hostelry in Cadiz, now known as the Arcade Hotel, and then resumed the meat market business. Politically Mr. Glover is a Republican, and in the fall of 1883 be was elected sheriff of the county, being re-elected in 1885; 756 - HARRISON COUNTY. in 1888 he was elected first assistant sergeant-atarms of the Sixty-eighth General Assembly of the State of Ohio, at Columbus, and he also served five consecutive years as chairman of the Republican County Executive Committee. Mr. Glover was married in 1869 to Miss Caroline I. Snyder, daughter of Samuel Snyder, of Harrison County, and by this union five children were born, of whom four are yet living, viz. : Charles E., George E., Walter J. and Clyde B. In 1864 he enlisted in Company H, One Hundred and Fifty-seventh O. N. G., in Jefferson County, and was sent to Fort Delaware, whence at the expiration of his term of enlistment he returned home. He is a member of J. S. McCready Post, No. 456, of Cadiz, Ohio. WILLIAM LAMBDIN HOUSER, one of the leading citizens of Cadiz, Harrison Co., Ohio, and one of the most successful business men in the county, is a native of Cadiz, Ohio, born June 17, 1825, being descended from an old sturdy Kentucky ancestry. His mother, Susanah (Ramsower) Houser, was born on (or at) Bennetts Creek, Frederick Co., Md., in the year 1791, died in Cadiz,March 12, 1867; her husband, Henry Houser, was born in 1786, died September 23, 1855. He served honorably in the War of 1812. William Lamb-din Houser has but one brother living, Wilson Lee Houser, born April 1, 1828, his home being in Cadiz, Ohio; he has two daughters, Mrs. Leora Stubbins and Mrs. Cora McCoy. Mr. Houser's early educational advantages were limited to the district school, as he had to begin life in earnest before he had passed the age of boyhood, his only capital being industry, integrity, perseverance and self reliance. In those days, before railroads, the only mode of travel was by stage coaches. We find him engaged first in the arduous but exciting duties of a stage driver, and in a short time he became manager of a number of stage lines. Later he operated for and with Samuel Slemmons (then a prominent bnsiness man of Cadiz), in buying and selling horses, a leading business there at that time. For many years past his interests and business have been increasing, until at present he has the controlling trade in buggies, carriages, harness and horses in the county. In 1887 he suffered serious loss by disastrous fire, which destroyed his large barns and depleted his stock. But with characteristic enterprise he rebuilt upon the same grounds on a larger scale. In his political preferments Mr. Houser is a Republican; for eight years he was a member of the town council of Cadiz. He was one of the organizers of and is a stockholder and director in the Farmers & Mechanics National Bank, of Cadiz, Ohio; also holds similar positions in the Cadiz Glass Company; is a member of and stockholder in the Building & Loan Association, of Cadiz. Mr. Houser is noted for his benevolence and warm sympathy, his liberalty toward all deserving objects, particularly churches, and kindred institutions, being proverbial. He was one of the foremost in developing gas and oil near Cadiz. Being himself deprived of a liberal education by circumstances, he has spared no expense in fitting his children for useful lives, by giving them all the advantages the present affords. On September 24, 1857, he was married by Rev. William Furgason, to Miss Sarah Virginia Hall, Washington, Guernsey Co.,Ohio, a most estimable lady, always foremost in every good work pertaining to the welfare of her church (Presbyterian) and the community in which she lives. She is a descendant of an old Maryland slave-holding family of planters, her parents being Edward and Henrietta Catharine (Roberts) Hall. The grandfather of Edward, Joshua Hall, an English sea captain, received a grant of land (in Baltimore County, Md.) from Lord Baltimore, which has but recently passed from the hands of the family. To him were born, by his second wife, two sons, Edward and William, at their home, Hallsboro, near Cockeysville, Baltimore Co., Md. Edward, born March 4, 1760, served honorably in the last of the Revolutionary War in 1782. In the year 1803 he HARRISON COUNTY - 757 came to Ohio, purchased a section of land near Smithfield, Jefferson County, and divided it among four of his six sons: Richard, Harry, Christopher Spry and Edward, William and Thomas remaining in Maryland. Edward,born December 27, 1795, at Hallsboro, Baltimore Co., Md. (died March 9, 1891, at Washington, Guernsey Co., Ohio),married by Rev. Kithkart, at York Haven, Penn., December 20, 1827. Henrietta Catharine Roberts was born on Fells Point, Baltimore, Md., April 12, 1804 (at this date is still living); her father, Francis Cateby Roberts, an English sea captain, belonged to a titled family, in London, England, her mother being Elizabeth Snyder Karg, born in Baltimore, who, after the death of her husband (captain of the brig " Thomas Jefferson," insured in the Marine Insurance Office, Baltimore, November 12, 1803, bound for Oporto, Spain; brig and all on board were lost, never having been heard of after leaving the port at Baltimore), married Charles Merrill Poor, a native of Greenland, N. H. The sisters and brothers living at this date (1891) from the union of Charles Merrill Poor and Elizabeth Snyder (Karg Roberts) Poor, are Mrs. Robert Jackson Fleming, Harrisburg, Penn., Mr. George A. Poor, Vallejo, Cal., and Mrs. Henry S. McFadden, Cadiz, Ohio. To Edward and Henrietta Catharine (Roberts) Hall were born ten children (four of whom are living), viz. : Francis Spry, born October 3, 1828, lives at Washington, Guernsey Co., Ohio; Charles Grafton, born Jnly 24, 1830, died December 8, 1859, in California; Wilson Roberts, born July 8, 1832, died March 16, 1849; Thomas Henry, an infant, deceased; Sarah Virginia, born October 6, 1835, Mrs. S. V. Houser, Cadiz, Ohio; Eliza Jane, born February 9, 1838, died January 12, 1865, in Harrisburg, Penn. ; Edward Harrison, born April 12, 1840, died September 26, 1878 (served through the Rebellion honorably in Company B, First Ohio Cavalry); Richard Montgomery, born January 27, 1842, at home in Washington, Guernsey Co., Ohio; George Alfred, born December 9, 1843, died March 31, 1849; Henrietta Frances, born October 28, 1852, wife of Dr. H. H. Harrison, of Wheeling, W. Va. To William Lambdin and Sarah Virginia (Hall) Houser were born seven children: Frances Elizabeth, but recently returned from a three years' course at the Leipzig Conservatory of Music, Germany, where she received a diploma with high honor (at her home in Columbus, Ohio, she ranks at the head with musicians); Mary Virginia, who is pursuing her musical studies in Baltimore, Md. ; Ellsworth Wilson, engaged in the glass manufacturing business in Bridgeport, Ohio; William Henry, dentist; Thomas Edward, deceased; Isabel McFadden, completing her musical studies at the College of Music, New York, while attending Miss Maleby' s Select School for young ladies, in Brooklyn; Henrietta Katharine, attending the Edgeworth School, in Baltimore, March, 1891. STUART BEEBE SHOTWELL was born in Washington Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, November 22, 1819. His paternal grandfather, Hugh Shotwell, was a native of New Jersey, and of English extraction. The family came to America as early as 1665, and were Quakers, although it is claimed that Hugh took part in the Revolutionary War. He (Hugh) married a Miss Arrison, who was not a member of the Society of Friends, and for marrying outside of the pale Hugh was dismissed from the Society, and also was disinherited by his father. He subsequently settled (in 1792) in Brownsville, Fayette Co., Penn., where he remained until 1813, when he came to Harrison County, Ohio, and here bought a farm five miles west of Cadiz, on which he lived until 1828, when he moved to Washington Township. Here his wife died in 1837, and he in 1853. The children born to Hugh Shotwell were eight in number, one of whom, William, the father of our subject, was born in 1796, in Fayette County, Penn., and married in February, 1819, Rhoda, Beebe, a native of Massachusetts, but then a. 758 - HARRISON COUNTY. resident of Harrison County, Ohio. Her father was Stuart Beebe, also a native of Now England. Children, as follows, were the result of this union: Three died in infancy; Stuart B. is the subject of this sketch; William was a lawyer in Hamilton, Butler Co., Ohio, who died in December, 1849; Theodore, the only surviving member of the family, is now in Minneapolis, Minn. ; Walter B. died in early manhood, and Rhoda Loretta married Smiley Sharon in 1854 (Mr. Sharon died in 1870, his widow following him in 1888). William Shotwell was first a farmer, and afterward became a merchant of Cadiz, where he died in January, 1854, aged fifty-six years, his wife following in 1876, at the age of eighty-five years. Stuart Beebe Shotwell was reared on a farm, and his early education was acquired in an old log cabin fitted up for a school-house with greased-paper windows, saw-log slabs for seats, and " cat-and-clay " chimney. He was an apt scholar, and stood at the head of every class. He entered Franklin College at New Athens, Ohio, in 1836, where he finished his education. In 1874 his alma mater honored him by conferring upon him the degree of LL. D. In 1840 he commenced the study of law under Dewey & Stanton, of Cadiz, and two years later was admitted to the bar. Shortly after Mr. Stanton (who afterward became War Secretary under Lincoln) left Cadiz, and moved to Steubenville, Mr. Shotwell taking his place in the law firm, and the partnership of Dewey & Shotwell was continued until the retirement of Mr. Dewey from law practice. In 1849 he was admitted to the Supreme Court of Ohio. Mr. Shotwell was originally a Whig, casting his first presidential vote for Henry Clay, but later became a Republican. He was appointed United States commissioner by the United States Court at Cleveland, but resigned after serving several years. In 1860 he was nominated, without solicitation, for State auditor, and, although defeated, ran ahead of his ticket. On the elevation of Judge Mcllvaine to the supreme court Mr. Shotwell was suggested as his successor. On May 8, 1851, Mr. Shotwell married Miss Nancy Gaston, daughter of Mr. James Gaston, of Columbiana County, Ohio, and niece of Daniel Kilgore, at that time a prominent business man of Cadiz. Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Shotwell, three of whom are living: Walter G., present prosecuting attorney of Harrison County [brief sketch of whom follows]; Stuart B., of St. Paul, Minn., and Martha, at home. Mary, their eldest, and William James, the youngest, both died in childhood. Mr. Shot-well died December 3, 1890, aged seventy-one years. He was the oldest member of the Cadiz bar, and one of the best known men in eastern Ohio. He was one of our best informed men on public affairs, was an extensive reader, took great interest in education, and was one who had the best interests of society and his country always at heart. Walter Gaston Shotwell was born December 27, 1856, in Cadiz, Ohio. Until fifteen years of age he attended the public schools of Cadiz, spending his summers upon his grandfather's farm in Columbiana County, Ohio. In 1872 he entered Franklin College, where he graduated, first in his class, in 1877. The same year, after passing the required examination, he entered the senior class of Yale College, at New Haven, Conn., where he graduated in June, 1878. In August of that year, he commenced the study of law in his father's office in Cadiz, where he continued until October, 1880, when he was admitted to the bar by the Supreme Court of Ohio. He immediately commenced the practice in Cadiz, where he has wince continued. On December 24, 1884, he was married to Belle McIlvaine, daughter of Judge George W. Mcllvaine, then of the Supreme Court of Ohio, and they have one child, Margaret Mcllvaine. On July 4, 1887, Walter G. Shotwell was nominated by acclamation for prosecuting attorney of Harrison County by the Republican convention, and was afterward elected. He was renominated and elected in 1890. HARRISON COUNTY - 759 ROBERT B. LAW, one of the well-known and prosperous farmers of North Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, was born in Monroe Township, same county, October 4. 1846, and is a son of Matthew Law, who came from Ireland with his father, John Law. John Law married Elizabeth Lynn, and on bringing his family to America, entered a tract of wild land in Monroe Township, Harrison County, on which he erected a log cabin in about 1828. Here John Law died in 1859, aged ninety-four years; his widow died shortly after at the house of her son Henry, in her eightieth year. They were the parents of nine children, viz. : Matthew, Henry, Charlotte (wife of William Beatty, living in Licking County, Ohio), Fannie (widow of John McMillan, resides in Harrison County, Ohio), Rebecca (deceased wife of Robert Irvine), Mrs. Margaret Simpson (in Stock Township), Mrs. Mary Simpson (who died in Illinois), Mrs. Jane Humphrey (a widow residing near Cadiz), and Mrs. Elizabeth Birney (widow of Robert Birney, and a resident of Harrison County, Ohio). Matthew Law was reared on the home farm and educated at the common schools. He married Rebecca, daughter of Hugh Birney, of Green Township, Harrison County, and to this union were born four children, viz. : John, of Monroe Township; William B. and Robert B., of North Township, and Jane, who died in infancy. The mother of these children died in September, 1864, at forty-eight years of age, and the father died at the home of his son, Robert B., September 9, 1879, at the age of seventy-one years. He was first a Whig but afterward a Democrat in politics, and held various township offices, although he has never been an office seeker, his prominence and popularity being the sole causes of his incumbency. In religion be and his wife were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Robert B. Law was educated at the common schools, and assisted in the care of the home farm until 1867, when he married Miss Elizabeth J. Gainey, who was born near New Cumberland, Tuscarawas Co., Ohio, but who, when an infant, lost her mother, and was brought up by an uncle, James Forbus, of North Township, Harrison County. The union of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Law has been blessed with three children: William Reno, Charles M. and Jennie. After one year's residence on the home farm in Monroe Township, Mr. Law, in 1869, came to his present place in North Township, which comprises 131 acres, adjoining the corporation of Connotton, and which is devoted chiefly to stock-raising. In politics Mr. Law is a stanch Democrat, and has held various positions of trust in the township, but he never sought them. He and his family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and his walk through life has been strictly an upright one. He is one of the enterprising men of the township, and ever ready to aid in the promotion of any project calculated to be of benefit to either township or county. JACKSON KENNEDY, farmer, Moorefield, Harrison County, is a son of Return Matthew Kennedy, who was a son of Matthew, a native of Scotland. Matthew Kennedy was born in 1767, and grew to young manhood in his native county, but in an early day came to the United States, and first settled in the District of Columbia, near Georgetown. There he married Christina Hines, and in 1806 he came to Jefferson County, Ohio, and settled near Mingo, where he rented a tract of land and erected a log cabin. He remained on this land until 1811, when he removed to Harrison County and entered 160 acres on Section 31, Moorefield Township, and erected his second cabin. He remained on this land until 1814, when he removed to Section 13, Moorefield Township, and entered 320 acres, being the farm now owned by Salathiel Kennedy; here he erected his third cabin. He spent considerable of his time in drawing produce from his home to Baltimore and Washington, D. C. He was a very poor man, and had a family of seventeen children, named as follows: William C., Citizen J., John 760 - HARRISON COUNTY. L., Mary A., Napoleon B., Return M., David W., Ahio H., Thomas J., Elizabeth, Philip H., Jacob J., Abraham H., Christian H., Daniel and two that died in infancy. The older sons one time captured two fawns, and Mr. Kennedy took them to Washington, being accompanied by one of the boys. He presented the fawns to the President, and the President, seeing that he was a poor man, asked him if the boy was his son; being told that he was, and seeing that the boy had a very poor hat, the President purchased one and gave it to the boy; he then asked Mr. Kennedy if he had any more sons at home; Mr. Kennedy told him that he had only twelve more, so the President bought twelve more hats for the sons at home-consequently Mr. Kennedy received a fair price for the fawns. Our subject's father once said that they were so destitute that many times he went to the grist mill with no clothing to cover his nakedness but a shirt, and a very poor one at that. Politically Matthew Kennedy was Democratic, and was one of the active men of his party in his day. Return Matthew Kennedy was born in Georgetown, D. C., March 15, 1803, and came with his parents to Ohio, where he grew to manhood and received his education at the common subscription schools of the early days. On February 19, 1824, he married Miss Jane Moore, who was born September 20, 1792, a daughter of Robert and Margaret (Armstrong) Moore, and to this union were born six children, viz. : Mary A. and Howard (deceased), Robert, Jackson, Maria and Salathiel. About 1828 Mr. Kennedy removed to Tuscarawas County, Ohio, where he remained until 1849, when he returned to Moorefield Township, where he spent the remainder of his life. His wife died September 25, 1866, and May 9, 1867, he married Martha McCollough, who now resides in Moorefield Township. Mr. Kennedy died June 16, 1888. He was one of the leading men of the Democratic party of Moorefield Township, also one of the most progressive farmers and business men, and was very highly esteemed by all who knew him. Jackson Kennedy was born on the old Kennedy homestead in Moorefield Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, June 18, 1828, but grew to young manhood in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, where he received a practical business education. On April 3, 1851, he married Miss Eliza Carrothers, who was born March 2, 1834, a daughter of George Carrothers, and to this union were born seven children, viz. : W. S., December 14, 1851, now in Uhrichsville, Ohio; Angeline, born February 27, 1854, died November 21, 1871; George C., born August 21, 1856, residing in Moorefield Township; Mary A., born April 29, 1859, died June 25, 1882; Robert A., M. D., born December 4, 1861, in Cleveland, Ohio; Clara J., born November 7, 1864, at home; William M., born October 4, 1869, living in Moorefield Township. After his marriage, Jackson Kennedy resided in Moorefield Township till 1866, when he purchased a farm of 110 acres in Nottingham Township, later purchased eighty acres, and erected on this farm one of the finest residences of Nottingham Township. Mrs. Kennedy departed this life in September, 1874, and June 21, 1877, Mr. Kennedy married Mrs. Lucy Heffling, widow of Walker nettling, and a daughter of Carvel and Mary (Latham) Kennedy. Carvel Kennedy was born in Harford County, Md., in 1808, a son of Joseph Kennedy, who was a slave holder in that State. Our subject's second union has been blessed with two sons (twins), born January 25, 1879. Mrs. Kennedy, by her first marriage, had two daughters, namely: Etta V., born November 12, 1866, and residing in Chattanooga, Tenn., and Ella M., born February 10, 1871, residing at home. In 1885 our subject came to the town of Moorefield, where he has since resided. In April, 1889, he was elected a justice of the peace of Moorefield Township. Politically he is a Democrat, and like his father and grandfather, is one of the leading men, always taking an active part in all political matters, also in any public enterprise which is for the advancement and good of the public. He and his family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. HARRISON COUNTY - 761 MOSES H. CONAWAY, late of Stock Township, Harrison County, was born August 6, 1817, on the farm on which he passed from earth October 3, 1890. His grandfather, Michael Conaway, was born in 1737. He grew to manhood on the eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay, and became a successful sportsman, winning prizes in contests, shooting duck on the wing, etc. He was also a sailor, commanding a small boat on the bay. One day, while crossing, his boat was struck by a cyclone that carried a waterspout, sinking the frail craft, and the passengers all went down with her, except Conaway and one other man, who rose and commenced to swim. They secured one oar to ride on, but Conaway gave it to the other man, and told him to save his life, as he had a family to support. This happened at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, and they swam till 3 o'clock the next morning, when they heard a fiddle playing on a passing ship. Having shouted for help, there was a yawl with two men in her sent to their assistance, but these men told them they could not take them in, whereupon Conaway grabbed the craft and told them to take in the other man or he would sink them. They did so, leaving him; but a long rope hung from the ship, which he got hold of, and the swift motion of the ship made him skip upon the water until he was taken in. Both were so badly exhausted that they could not stand when rescued. This adventure caused Mr. Conaway to leave the water. In addition to the above Mr. Moses H. Conway, on June 15, 1890, committed to writing a family sketch, which, with some additional dates supplied by his widow, is substantially as follows: " Biography of Aaron and M. H. Conaway, based on tradition, and now put on record: Our grandfather, Michael Conaway, was born of Scotch-Irish parents, in the State of Maryland, in 1737. Our grandmother's maiden name was Elizabeth Davis (Scotch). The name of our grandfather (by our mother's side) was Hoagland (of German blood); his wife's name was Mary Hooey (of Irish extraction). Our father was Michael C., eldest son of M. C., and born in 1780, in Maryland; our mother was Martha Hoagland, born in 1780, in Maryland. They were married in 1805, and settled on the north branch of the Stillwater, eight miles from Cadiz, Ohio. Our grandfather's family were Michael C., John (married Betty Hoagland, and raised nine children), Charles (married Fannie Arnold, and raised nine children), Catharine (married Henry Barnes), Susan (married Gabriel Holland), Betty (married Archibald Virtue). Our grandfather's brothers were Samuel, who was a Methodist preacher, and Charles, who was the first Methodist preacher who ever preached in Pittsburgh, and the first to preach on Ohio soil; he died in 1847, at the age of ninety-six years, and lies buried in a shady grove of weeping elms, by the side of his brother M., on the farm now owned by M. H. Conaway, who holds the same land settled in 1806 by grandfather. Our uncles and aunts by mother's side were James Hoagland, who settled and lived in Harrison County, Ohio; Aaron Hoagland, who settled in Ashland County, Ohio; Moses, who lived in Holmes County, Ohio. " Our own father's family were nine children: Eli, born in 1806, died in 1832; Aaron, born in 1807, is now eighty-three years old, and lives in Harrison County, within two miles of his birthplace (he married, in 1830, Dorcas Busby, who still lives, and they raised fourteen children, only five of whom are now living); Betsy, married to George McKinney in 1828, and they raised five children, all daughters; Henry was a good physician, married Rosanna Mossholder, and raised three children; Rachel married Alexander Picken, and raised eight children, five of whom are living; Susan married Joel Smith, and raised three children (she still lives aged seventy-seven); Enoch, who was a good doctor, married Amanda Granfel, who died, leaving one daughter who still lives, and for his second wife he married Charlotte Loman, who raised one daughter who still lives (he died in 1861 in West Virginia); also Mary Conaway. died in 1855. 762 - HARRISON COUNTY. "Moses H. Conaway still lives on the old farm, and is now seventy-three years old. He was married July 15, 1856, to Mary J. Crozier [a teacher], who was born February 15, 1829, and they raised three sons, viz. : Willie C., born March 15, 1858, died April 18, 1863; Horace Mann, born April 2, 1860, and is now preaching for the Methodist Church (he has a wife and son); John Crozier, born November 19, 1862 (is still single and lives at home). The mother died November 19, 1862, and September 13, 1883, Mr. Conaway was married to Kate Gallaher [a teacher], who was born September 28, 1843, by whom there is one daughter, Martha Estella, born December 19, 1884. "From the earliest records to the present day we find no member of all this kindred to have ever been criminals in court, while some have been eminent as justices, many as religionists and teachers and scholars, some as agnostics and free-thinkers." FRANKLIN COLLEGE. For some time prior to the foundation of Franklin College at New Athens, an academy had been conducted in that town under the auspices of Rev. John Walker, a minister of the Secession Church. It bore the name of " Alma Mater," in active rivalry with a similar institution at Cadiz. In the archives of Franklin College is found the record of a single meeting of the trustees of that academy held on September 28, 1824, the names of those trustees being Rev. Salmon Cowles (president), John McCracken (secretary), Rev. John Walker, John Whan, John Wylie, Alexander Hammond, Alexander McNary, Daniel Brokaw and John Trimble. The principal business transacted at that meeting was the establishment of a rule regulating the payment of tuition fees, and some settlement of expenses in regard to the building, the one afterward occupied by Mrs. McCall as a dwelling. In the meantime the project for a college charter for the academy at Cadiz was actively agitated; but by the superior tact and energy of Rev. John Walker, above referred to, the charter was obtained for the academy at New Athens, under the name of " Alma College," which was changed at the next meeting of the Legislature to " Franklin College." This charter is dated January 22, 1825, and contains a liberal grant of all the privileges and immunities usually granted to colleges. The names of the original corporators are Revs. John Rea, Salmon Cowles, John Walker, David Jennings, William Hamilton, John McCracken, John Wylie, James Campbell, David Campbell, John Trimble, John Whan, Daniel Brokaw, Alexander McNary and Alexander Hammond. To these were added by election at the first meeting of the trustees, under this charter, (held April 5, 1825) Rev. Thomas Hanna, John McGlaughlin, Stephen Caldwell, Joseph Grimes and Matthew Simpson. At this same meeting of the board Rev. William McMillan, of Cannonsburg, Penn., was elected president, with John Armstrong, of Pittsburgh, Penn., professor of mathematics, and June 8, following, the college was formally organized. In these days of magnificent endowments and architectural display, a college with two professors in a one-storied house may seem a trifling and insignificant affair, yet, in this small college, during the administration of Prof. McMillan (a period of less than seven years), were educated such men as Hon. John Welsh, of the supreme bench of Ohio; Hon. William Kennon, a member of Congress during Jackson's administration; Wilson Shannon, at one time governor of Ohio; Dr. Joseph Ray, the well-known writer on mathematics; besides giving to the church such men as Drs. Johnston, Bruce, Henderson, Walkinshaw and others. Dr. McMillan died in 1832. Besides the educational work done during his administration measures were taken by the board, in 1829, for the erection of a new college edifice, the site on the hill above the old academy building being selected, and the erection of the building now occupied for common-school purposes was commenced, its completion HARRISON COUNTY - 763 being effected about the spring of 1831. Dr. McMillan was succeeded in the presidency by Rev. Richard Campbell, of Pennsylvania, during whose administration the boarding-house in connection with the college was erected; but after conducting the affairs of the college for something over two years he was compelled to resign, owing to ill health. His successor was Rev. Johnson Welsh, a graduate of the institution, but after a brief career as president he too, on account of physical disability, was obliged to resign. This was in 1836, and in the spring of the following year the board appointed Rev. Joseph Smith (then pastor of a church in St. Clairsville) to the presidency, and the college soon felt the effect of his presence in a large increase to the number of its students, and renewed life and energy in all its departments. The prospects of the college were now such as to justify the election of an additional professor, and in the fall of 1837, A. F. Ross, LL. D., then just graduated from the institution, was chosen as its first regular professor of languages. In the fall of 1838, on account of pro-slavery and anti-slavery sentiments, Dr. Smith resigned the presidency, and in 1839 the board appointed in his stead Rev. Mr. Burnett, a young man of fine culture, a popular preacher and accurate scholar; but at the end of one year he resigned in discouragement in regard to the prospects of the college, as it had become much depleted in the number of its students. The resignation of Mr. Burnett was immediately followed by that of Prof. Armstrong and Prof. Ross, and for the same reason. Thus Franklin College found its-self at once without a faculty. In 1840 the board appointed Rev. Edwin H. Nevin, president; George K. Jenkins, professor of mathemathics, and Rev. Andrew Black, professor of languages. The college had become involved in debt, and the creditors sued for their claims. The anti slavery men (then in control) were unable to meet these claims, for various reasons, and the consequence was that the property of the college was taken in execution and sold by the sheriff. Thus Franklin College after her long struggles found herself without a home. But this was not all: The college edifice, with its appurtenances, was purchased by the colonization or pro-slavery party, and, under the name of " Providence College," they succeeded in establishing a rival institution. The anti-slavery men, however, were adequate to the crisis, and notwithstanding the demands that had already been made upon their liberality, they at once raised funds for the erection of a building for the accommodation of Franklin College, and to secure it from the claims of the old creditors, yet unliquidated, and for the satisfaction of which their property had been sacrificed. They located their edifice upon their church lot, thus vesting their title in the trustees of the church; and so Franklin College was accommodated with a home. The popular qualities of President Nevin and his associates in the faculty attracted at once all the students that resorted to the place, and Providence College, after a feeble effort to gain a hold upon the public patronage, was abandoned. President Nevin resigned in 1845, to accept the pastorate of a church in Cleveland, some changes also taking place in the professorships, and same year Rev. Alexander D. Clark assumed the duties of the presidency, under the appointment of the board. His administration of the affairs of the college for a period of sixteen years (his resignation occurring in 1861) was a prosperous and happy one. During the war, which had now broken out, the college maintained but a feeble existence, and the board made several efforts to obtain a successor to Dr. Clark in the presidency, but were unsuccessful; they, however, continued the college by temporary arrangements with the remaining professors, and it was managed during this period under these arrangements, principally by Dr. Wishart, Rev. David Craig and Rev. A. R. McConnell. Under these circumstances but little success was to be expected, and as a matter of course the number of students gradually diminished, and the college property became in a measure dilapi- 764 - HARRISON COUNTY. dated. In 1867 the board appointed Rev. R. G. Campbell, president, Rev. Robert Armstrong, professor of languages, and T. M. Sewell, professor of mathematics, all of whom accepted the positions, and entered upon the business of " gathering up the fragments." But Mr. Campbell, being encumbered with the cares and responsibility of a congregation, was constrained to resign the presidency, in favor of some one who could devote his entire energies to the work, and a correspondence was commenced with A. F. Ross, LL. D., which resulted in his inauguration as president of Franklin College, April 11, 1871; President Campbell was appointed vice-president with Profs. Armstrong and Sewell. Hon. John A. Bingham had, at a previous meeting of the board, been appointed professor of international law and political science, which position he had accepted, and at a subsequent meeting, Robert Kidd, A. M., was appointed professor of elocution, accepting same. An apparatus, costing some $1,400, was procured in the following June, and the buildings were repaired and comfortably furnished. One morning in 1876 Dr. Ross died suddenly in his bed, and be was succeeded by Dr. George C. Vincent, of Pennsylvania, who took charge in June, 1877. He resigned in 1884, and Dr. William Brinkerhoff, of Hopedale, Ohio, was elected, but after a two years' incumbency, he died suddenly, in the night. Then Rev. J. G. Black, of Bellaire, was elected, who, after one year, resigned, and his successor is Dr. W. A. Williams, D. D., formerly professor in Franklin, but then in Demos, Ohio, under whose administration the college has enjoyed unprecedented prosperity. Dr. Williams is a young man, and has a large congregation (Presbyterian) at Centreville, where he lives. Rev. R. G. Campbell, D. D., is vice-president, and in the faculty of instruction is professor of Latin, Greek and German. When we take up the record of her Alumni, and inquire into the status of the men whose names are there enrolled, we feel fully satisfied that whatever Franklin College may have cost in effort, in self denial and pecuniary sacrifice, it has paid it back to society a hundred-fold. No institution can point to a prouder record. Her sons are found occupying positions of distinction and usefnlness all over the land. On the bench, at the bar, in the pulpit, in colleges and seminaries of learning, in the halls of legislation, and in the national councils—everywhere, " where men acquire renown," her sons are found maintaining their standing with the highest. With such a record, Franklin College justly deserves to live and continue to prosper.