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JEFFERSON COUNTY, OHIO - 133 KNOX TOWNSHIP. John Q. Adams, a leading merchant of Empire, was born in 1841 at the village which now bears the name of Toronto. His father, John Adams, is the son of William Adams, who settled at Knoxville, Jefferson county, in an early day, and engaged in cabinet-making. 134 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. He died in 1888, at the age of ninety-two years. John, the father of the subject of this mention, received his early schooling in Jefferson county, and was then engaged as a clerk in a store until 1843, when he removed to Greenup county, Ky. He then became a school teacher, and several years later entered upon the practice of law. His wife, Eliza Elliott, who died in 1842, bore to him one child, John Q. The latter was reared in Hancock county, W. Va., and his first employment was in the brick yards of Freeman Brothers, where he remained about twenty-five years. In 1880 he removed to Empire and engaged in his present business, which he has now prosecuted for nearly a decade with much success. He was married in 1860, to Rebecca Hukill, of West Virginia, and four children were born to them, all of whom are deceased. The mother died in 1873. Two years later he was married to Lizzie, daughter of George Hinkle, of Empire. Mr. Adams is a member of the Masonic order, the I. 0. 0. F., the Knights of Pythias and the Heptasophs. He has been active in politics as a democrat, and was elected township trustee, an office he held to the general satisfaction for three years. Reuben Albaugh, a well-known citizen of Bowling Green, was born in Jefferson county, February 24, 1810. He is the son of William Albaugh, a native of Maryland, who came to Ohio about 1808, and settled in Jefferson county. The principal occupation of his life was farming. In about 1809 he was married to Elizabeth Deems, a native of Pennsylvania, by whom he had nine children, six of whom are living. She died in 1846, but he survived until May 6, 1871, dying then at the home of his son Reuben. The latter, after his school days were over, was employed for two years on the Ohio canal. He then began to learn the manufacture of plows and wagons, at which he was engaged for many years. In 1833 he removed to Bowling Green, where he now lives, and during the first ten years of his residence there he made an average of 'co plows a year, making all the wood work by hand. Subsequently he abandoned the plow trade to some extent, and engaged in the manufacture of wagons, which he continued in up to the last few years, which he has devoted mainly to farming. His life has been an industrious and honorable one, and few men more deserve to enjoy in comfort and ease, their remaining days. Mr. Albaugh was married in 1834 to Sarah Rider, by whom he had fourteen children, nine of whom are living. This wife died September J0, 1858, and in April, 1860, he was married to Rebecca, widow of Thomas M. Campbell, of Hancock county, W. Va. To this union have been born four children: Sarah A., John H., Albert R. and one who died in infancy. Mr. Albaugh and wife are members of the Lutheran church. Allen H. Arthurholt, a prominent citizen of Toronto, now engaged in the boot and shoe trade, though still paying more or less attention to the practice of law, in which he has had many years' experience, was born in Trumbull county, Ohio-, November 12, 1848. He is a son of Daniel Arthurholt, who came to Brookfield, Trumbull county, in 18o8, and erected and operated the first flouring-mill at that place, JEFFERSON COUNTY, OHIO - 135 also conducting a saw-mill and oil-mill. He was married in 1820 to Mary, daughter of Dr. George and Mary Flowers, natives of Pennsylvania. They had three sons and six daughters, seven of whom survive. The mother died in 1888. Allen H., the subject of this mention, received his early education at the Hartford institute. In 1869 he removed to Kansas City, Mo., and in 1870, deciding to take up the profession of law, he began a course of reading with A. J. Miller, Esq. In 1872 he was admitted to the Kansas bar at Topeka, and soon afterward received the appointment of deputy marshal of the Indian Territory, at which he served three years and four months. He then resigned his office and purchased a herd of cattle, which he drove to Durango, Colorado, becoming the first settler of that n0w thriving city. He remained at that place four years, during which period he engaged in the practice of the law, and was associated in the defense of the famous Hugh Lambert in his prosecution for the murder of deputy sheriff Edward Harris. In 1879 he returned to Ohio and entered the law office of J. G. McGuffy, of Columbus, Ohio, and was admitted to the bar in 1880. He then engaged in' the practice of law at Warren, county seat of Trumbull county, Ohio, and had a large and lucrative practice until 1887, when, on account of the failure of his health, he removed to Toronto and embarked in his present business. He still finds time to answer demands upon his legal ability, and is at present attorney for the Williams heirs in the matter of their interest in the great Thomas H. Blythe estate, of San Francisco. In 1870, Mr. Arthurholt was married to Lottie A. Shatto, of Brookfield, Ohio, and three children have been born to them: Scott A., deceased, Opal M. and Daniel F. He and wife are members of the Disciple church. David Aten, a leading hardware merchant of Toronto, is a son of Jacob and Eliza (Brown) Aten, natives of Virginia. His grandfather was John Aten, a native of New Jersey, born March 4, 1764, who removed to Brooke county, W. Va., and settled at the site of the present town of Harmony, and remained there throughout most of his life, dying in 1852. His son, Jacob Aten, was reared in Hancock county, where he learned the tanner's trade, which he followed for several years, finally abandoning it to engage in farming, which was his occupation during the remainder of his life. On June 19, 1823, he was married to Eliza, daughter of James Brown, a resident of West Virginia, and by this union had five sons and four daughters all but three of whom are deceased. Jacob Aten died April 24, 1853, and his wife died July 14, 1876. In 1825 the parents removed to Jefferson county, and settled near Croxfon's run, where he resided during the rest of his life. At this Ohio home David Aten was born September 7, 1841. He was reared on the farm, and was engaged in agriculture until 1874, when he moved to Toronto, and embarked in the lumber business. This he continued in for about six years, and then in 1883 opened the first general hardware--store in Toronto, in which he is still engaged with much success. He is a widely known and highly esteemed citizen, and the enterprise which prompted him 136 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. to establish the first planing-mill in the town, makes him one of the valuable citizens of Toronto. On February 20, 1868, he was married to Martha J., daughter of David and Elizabeth Carson, natives of Pennsylvania, and they have had five children, Mary E. M., deceased, Alfred J., Martha E., Flora S., David -L., deceased. Mr. Aten and wife are members of the Presbyterian church, and he is a member of the Odd Fellows order. Samuel P. Berry, agent of the Cleveland & Pittsburgh railroad, at Freeman's Station, and mayor of the village of Empire, was born in Washington county, Penn., October 20, 1850. He is the son of Jonathan and Eliza (Riddell) Berry, both natives of Pennsylvania, the former a son of John Berry, who was born in Lancaster county, Penn. Jonathan Berry and wife came to Jefferson county in 1861, with their family, and settled in Knox township. Here the father was engaged as a farmer until his death, which occurred in February, 1882. His widow is still living. They were the parents of seven children, of whom three are living. Samuel P. Berry was educated in the common schools of Washington and Jefferson counties, and at Hopedale college, and he then engaged in the drug business at Knoxville for some time. In 1882 he entered the service of the Cleveland & Pittsburgh railroad, as freight clerk at McCoy's station, and remained in that position until 1874, when he went to the west and spent some time. In 1880 he returned to his home in Jefferson county, and again engaged in the drug business at Knoxville, but soon afterward removed to Empire, where he continued in that business until 1884. In the latter year he again entered the employ of the railroad, and was appointed agent at Freeman's Station in 1887. In 1886 Mr. Berry was elected mayor of Empire, and in the spring of 1886 was elected justice of the peace, both of which offices he still holds. He is an ardent republican and influential in political and social affairs. In 1878 he was married to Emma, daughter of Dr. George D. Hamilton, of Wellsville, now deceased. He and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church of Empire, and he is affiliated with the Masonic order and the Knights of Pythias. One of the worthy pioneers of Jefferson county was George Betz, who was born in Pennsylvania in 1793, the son of Abraham Betz. In company with his parents he came to Jefferson county in 1801, and settled on what is now known as the Jewett farm, four miles above Steubenville. He was an industrious farmer arid was highly regarded by all with whom he was associated. In 1819 he was married to Mary Ball, daughter of James Ball, of Virginia, and eight children were born to them, of whom six are living. His wife died in about 1860, and he passed away December 25, 1873. B. J. Betz, son of the above, is now a prosperous farmer of Knox township. He was born in Jefferson county, October 14, 1827, and was reared as a farmer, and to that calling has devoted himself entirely, with the exception of nine years spent as bridge carpenter in the employ of the Pittsburgh, Chicago & St. Louis railroad. On July 26, 1866, he was married to Elizabeth A. Reed, daughter of Joseph A. Reed, and they JEFFERSON COUNTY, OHIO - 137 have had four children, of whom Orrell M. and Daisy D. are living and Myrtle H. and Clarence E. He is energetic and public spirited, and he and family are highly esteemed. James H. Blackburn, a prominent contractor and builder of Toronto, was born in Jefferson county, October 19, 1845. He is a son of Henry Blackburn, a native of this county. The latter was long prominently connected with the milling interest of the upper Ohio valley. His first employment in youth siwas as an apprentice for three years, in the flouring mill of G. B. Bayliss, of Portland, Ohio, and subsequently he purchased a mill on Wells creek, which he conducted for twenty years. In 1874 he removed this mill to Toronto, it being the first one erected in the town, and he enjoyed a flourishing custom until in 1877, the establishment was destroyed by fire. It was rebuilt by John L., a brother of the subject of this mention, who operated it three years, when fire again wiped out the enterprise. Henry Blackburn was married in 1844 to Margaret Maden, a native of Ireland, by whom he had four sons and six daughters, of whom one is deceased. The mother died in 1876. James H. Blackburn in youth applied himself to the carpenter's trade, and also that of stairmaker, and became thoroughly skilled in those crafts. Toward the close of the war, though still under age, he enlisted in the Union army, and served four months in Company H, One Hundred and Fifty-seventh Ohio infantry. Returning to Toronto he engaged in this trade, and subsequently embarked in contracting, in which he has met with decided success. Among other notable undertakings it may be mentioned that he is the architect and builder of the first terra cotta houses in the valley, those owned by E. E. and W. B. Francy. Mr. Blackburn was married May 22, 1869, to Alice S., daughter of Joseph Matchett, of Burgettstown, Penn. To them have been born six children: Theodore L., Harry J., Gertrude, Cora, Emma and James. He and wife are members of the United Presbyterian church, and he is a comrade of the G. A. R. Cletus Bower, a well-known business man of Knoxville, was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, in 1834, the son of Heinrich and Maria Bower, natives of that country. His father was a farmer and grain- dealer by occupation, and had a family of fifteen children, two of whom are now living. He died in 1865, and his wife in 1848. The subject of this sketch served an apprenticeship of three years at the trade of cabinet-maker in his fatherland, and then in 1851 came to America. He made his home first at Wheeling, W. Va., for one year, and then removed to Steubenville where he lived three years, afterward going to Wellsville. Soon afterward he became engaged with the Cleveland & Pittsburgh railroad company as a bridge builder. In 1856 he made his home at Knoxville and embarked in the business of cabinet-maker and undertaker, in which he is still engaged. Three years after coming to Knoxville he was married to Harriet Clear, of that place, by whom he had four children: Mary B., Sadie E., Henry T. and Joseph A. The mother and both daughters are deceased, the former having died in 1876. In October, 1879, he was married to Mar- 138 - HISTORY 'OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. garet J. Smith, of Knox township, by whom he had three children, one of whom, Edgar C., is living. Mr. Bower and wife are members of the United Presbyterian church, and he is also a member of the G. A. R. During the rebellion he served four months in the Union army. He has served the community several years most efficiently as a member of the school board. Alexander Call, a highly respected citizen of Toronto, was born December 11, 1834, son of Alexander and Elizabeth (Glendenning) Call, natives of Jefferson county. The marriage of his parents occurred about the year 1830, and to their union was born eleven children, five of whom survive. The father died about 1871 and his wife in 1881. Alexander Call was reared in Jefferson county, and as his first employment was engaged in farming. He subsequently became connected with the river trade, running to Vicksburg, Miss., and was so occupied until 1886. In the mean time he was occupied at various times at the carpentry trade. Mr. Call is influential and popular, and has been called upon by the community to serve on the town council for two years, and in 1889 he was elected trustee of Knox township, and is creditably filling that position. He is a member of the Odd Fellows, and he and wife are members of the Methodist Protestant church. In 1858 he was married to Elizabeth, widow of James Clendenning, late of Jefferson county. To this union one child has been born, Maggie, who was born in 1859. In politics Mr. Call is a democrat. John W. Collins, M. D., a prominent physician of Toronto, was born in Cross Creek township, February 16, 1844. His father, William Collins, was a highly esteemed resident of the township named from the date of his settlement there in 1830 until his death. He was. a native of Maryland, a son of Joseph and Catherine Collins. After removing to Ohio, he was married to Mary Sullivan, a widow, by whom he had one child, the subject of this sketch. This wife died in 1846, and he was subsequently wedded to Eliza Linton, daughter of Otho and Delilah Linton. She survives, having since the death of her first husband, married Isaiah Vermillion, since deceased. Dr. Collins, after receiving his early education in the Jefferson county schools, engaged in teaching, which he followed from 1861 to 1870. During the same period, having decided to devote himself to the practice of medicine, he studied for that profession under Dr. B. F. Paine. In 1870 he was licensed to practice by the Philadelphia University, of Medicine, and began the practice at Steubenville in 1871. In the next year he made his home at Toronto, where he has since practiced with success. In 1878-79 he pursued courses of lectures at the Columbus Medical college, and at that time was graduated. The doctor served four months during the war of the rebellion in Company F, One Hundred and Fifty-seventh Ohio. In 1885 he was appointed to the United States examining board for pensions, of which he served as president four years. Dr. Collins takes a great interest in educational matters and has served as president of the board of education since 1886. He is a member of the Masonic order, of the I. O. O. F. and Patriarchs Militant, G. A. R., Knights of Pythias, JEFFERSON COUNTY, OHIO - 139 Knights of Maccabee, and Mystic Circle. The doctor was married November 11, 1867, to Rebecca L. Stone, daughter of John and Nancy Stone, of Jefferson county. To this union have been born four children: Benjamin F., Edna B., Nannie D. and Mary L. Alexander Cooper, an old and highly respected citizen of Knox township, of which he is a native, was born April f, 1818. His grandfather, Henry Cooper, a native of Maryland, came to Ohio in the days of border warfare, and, making his home in Knox township, amid the forests, acquired a famous name for the heroic deeds he performed in defense of his home and those of his neighbors against the incursions of the red men. He died about 1848, leaving a family which at one time included five children. All of these are now deceased. One of his sons, John Cooper, the father of Alexander, became one of the prosperous farmers of Knox township. He was married about 1816 to Elizabeth Van Tilbury, by whom he had nine children, five of whom are living. His wife died about 1856, but he survived her for twenty years. Alexander Cooper, the subject of this mention, took up the occupation of his forefathers and has all his life been a successful farmer. He also gave much attention to boating on the river, making voyages between Empire and New Orleans. In 1850 he was married to Cassandra, daughter of Ephriam Cooper, of Knox township. To this union have been born five children: Henry, John H., Ida J., Plummer and Emma, the latter of whom is deceased. Mrs. Cooper is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, of which he is a firm supporter. Politically, he is a staunch republican. His long life in this township, and the intimate connecti0n of his family with its history from the first settlement, renders him a notable figure among its present worthy citizens. John H. Cooper, one of the enterprising young farmers of Knox township, of which he is a native, was born November 28, 1852. He is the son of Alexander Cooper, a sketch of whom appears above. Mr. Cooper was reared in Knox township, receiving the advantage of its educational facilities, and in early manhood embarked in farming, which is still his pursuit. On December 30, 1885, he was married to Maggie E., daughter of Samuel and Ann (Barclay) Lee, of Island Creek township. She is a member of the Presbyterian church. In politics Mr. Cooper is a republican. He is a worthy citizen and has many friends wherever he is known. John Crawford, deceased, formerly one of the prominent stock- drovers and farmers of Jefferson county, was born May 8, 1824, in that county, the son of Josiah and Nancy (Cooper) Crawford. He was married July f, 1847, to Ruth A., daughter of John and Abigail (Willis) Sapp, natives of Pennsylvania. Mr. Sapp, her father, came to Ohio at a very early day in the settlement, and settled in Knox township, where he died about 1813. About the year he was married to Miss Willis, and by this marriage had seven children, five of whom are now living. Their daughter, Ruth, by her marriage to Mr. Crawford had ten children, as follows: Ann V., James W., Josiah J., Nancy A. (deceased), Sarah V., John M., Orlando Y., Sylvester V. 140 - HISTORY OF' THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. and Joseph S., and one that died in infancy. Mr. Crawford and wife were members of the Sugar Grove Methodist Episcopal church, with which she is still affiliated. In politics he was a strong republican. Mrs. Crawford, who survives her husband, whose death occurred July 29, 1870, is an highly esteemed lady who has many friends throughout the township. Josiah J. Crawford, senior member of the firm of J. J. Crawford & Co., general merchandise dealers, Toronto, was born in Knox township, this county, May 23, 1852. His father, John Crawford, is a son of Josiah Crawford, a native of Maryland, who came to Jefferson county about 1819, and made his home in Knox township, which has since been the home of his descendants. He engaged in farming until his death in 1878. His son, John Crawford, father of the subject of this mention, was reared as a farmer and followed that occupation in connection with the shipping of live stock. He was married in 1846, to Ruth A. Sapp, daughter of John Sapp, of Knox township, and ten children were born to them, of whom eight survive. He died in 1870, but his wife is still living. The subject of this sketch attended the schools of the county 1n childhood, and subsequently took a commercial course in Zanesville. He completed his education at Mt. Union college. He then traveled for some time with the celebrated Dan Mace, and afterward became book-keeper for William H. McCarty. Following this he traveled for several years., and on his return home in 1882, he accepted a position as clerk for Crawford & Roberts. The establishment of this firm he in company with A. M. Cheeks, purchased in 1883, and in the following year Mr. Crawford bought out his partner, and assumed exclusive control. In 1885 he sold a. half-interest to his brother Orlando, who is still associated with him in the business. They have a prosperous trade, and are highly respected in business and social circles. In 1886 Mr. Crawford was married to Clara M. Skelley, of this county. He is a member of the Odd Fellows and F. M. C. For two years he has served on the town council of Toronto. Orlando Y. Crawford, one of the well known firm or J. J. Crawford & Co., of Toronto, was born December 16, 1861, son of John and Ruth A. (Sapp) Crawford. John Crawford, a son of Josiah Crawford, a native of Maryland, came to Jefferson county in 1819, and engaged in stock farming, which was his occupation during the remainder of his life. By his wife above named, who is still living, he had eight sons and two daughters. Orlando Y. Crawford received his early education at Knoxville, and afterward took a commercial course at Mt. Union, where he was graduated in 1881. He then came to Toronto and engaged in his present business, assisting in conducting a general store, which is one of the most prosperous institutions of the city. Mr. Crawford was married September 13, 1883, to Letitia Stewart, daughter of Andrew and Esther (Ball) Stewart, and by this marriage has three children: Esther A., Alice E. and John S., all of whom are living. Mr. Crawford is a very popular young business man, and has many warm friends. In politics, he is an active repub- JEFFERSON COUNTY, OHIO - 141 lican, and was in 1889, elected water commissioner for the city. He is a menber of the I. 0. 0. F., and Knights of Maccabees, and takes a great interest in social matters as well as in the business advancement of the city. John T. Daniels, grocer, one of the leading business men of Toronto Ohio, was born April 29, 1841, near Hollow Rock camp ground, in Jefferson county, Ohio. He is a son of Abram Daniels, who came to Jefferson county about 1825, and engaged in supplying the Ohio river steamers with wood at Port Homer, Ohio, which was his occupation until his death in 1848. He was married to Sarah Myers in 1838, and by this union had five sons, three of whom are living. John T., one of the survivors, found his first employment in the brick yards, and during the season for navigation, was engaged in the river traffic, running between Pittsburgh and New Orleans. He followed this pursuit until 1867, when he embarked in the grocery business at New Cumberland, and remained there until 1878. He then removed to Toronto, and at that place, in 1879, opened the store which he still conducts. He occupies a high rank among the business men of the county, and is popular in all social relations. 14e is a member of the Masonic order, with which he united in 1866, of the Knights of Honor, and the I. 0. 0. F. in all its divisions. In politics, he is devoted to the interest of the democratic party. On May 3, 1864, Mr. Daniels was married to Artemisia Grafton, of Wellsville, and they have had eight children: George W., Emma E., Mary, John J., Samuel D., Thomas M. and two who died in infancy. , He and wife are members of the Methodist Protestant church. Thomas M. Daniels, deceased, who during his lifetime was conspicuously identified with the manufacture of sewer-pipe, was one of the prominent citizens of Toronto. He was born in Jefferson county, January r, 1847. In early manhood he entered the Jefferson sewer- pipe works as a workman, and in a short time associated himself with the Messrs. Hood and Connelly and leased the works, which they operated under the firm name of Connelly, Hood & Co. Finally re-, tiring from that firm he formed a partnership with R. M. Francy, and leased the Calumet works, which were then for some time conducted by the firm of Franey & Daniels. Subsequently Mr. Daniels purchased the site upon which the Great Western works are now located, and commenced the erection of a factory, in which an interest was sold to R. M. Francy before completion. About this time Mr. Daniels' health began to fail, and he retired from business and traveled through the south and west. This, however, failed to benefit him, and he died September II, 1884, a short time after his return to Toronto. He left a wife, whose maiden name was Susanna Peters, to whom he was married September 1, 1870, and three children, Charles, John and Jefferson. Mr. Daniels was a member of the Masonic order and the Odd Fellows. He was a man of great enterprise, founded the first newspaper of the town, erected several business buildings, and all his efforts were for the advancement of the town which was his home. John C. Edmiston, an influential citizen of Knox township, Jeffer- 142 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. son county, was born October 26, 1838, in Jefferson county. He is a son of John Edmiston, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere. Mr. Edmiston was reared and educated in this county, and was reared as a farmer, which has been the occupation of his life. On February 26, 1862, he was married to Emily, daughter of John N. Russell, of Knox township. To this union have been born six children: Mattie E., William R., Allen T., Charles F., Lulu J., and Hattie M., all of whom are living except Mattie, who died at the age of eleven years and eleven months. Mr. Edmiston and wife are members of the Presbyterian church of Island Creek, and are highly respected by the community. He has held the office of school director for fifteen years. Though he has not taken an active part in politics he is a staunch democrat. Joseph W. Edmiston, a prominent farmer of Jefferson county, was born in Island Creek township, June 30, 1833. He is the son of John and Elizabeth (Canning) Edmiston, both natives of Pennsylvania. His father, a son of Joseph Edmiston, of Pennsylvania, moved to Ohio with his parents in October, 1814, and settled in Island Creek township, where his grandfather died in September, 1822, and the grandmother, in February, 1829. John Edmiston was a miller by occupation, and followed his trade in Jefferson county until 1846, when he purchased a farm near Knoxville, where he was engaged in agricultural pursuits until his death in July, 1869. His marriage, on March J0, 1831, to Elizabeth, daughter of John Canning, resulted in the birth of seven children, three of whom are now living. The mother died in October, 1865. Joseph W. Edmiston was reared as a farmer, and continued in that occupation without interruption until 1862, when he enlisted in Company D, Ninety-eighth Ohio Infantry. He served gallantly until the close of the war, and participated in the battles of Perrysville, Chickamauga, and in Sherman's march to the sea, and in various other important engagements and campaigns. Returning home at the close of the war, he resumed farming, his present occupation. He is a member of the G. A. R. and of the Masonic order, and in politics is a democrat, being prominent in the ranks of that party, and a member of its county central committee. He has served the community honestly and efficiently as township trustee and as clerk. Mr. Edmiston was married February 17, 1870, to Margaret Pittenger, a sister of William Pittenger, one of the famous participants in the Andrews raid during the rebellion. Mr. Edmiston and wife have had seven children: Elizabeth M., Cora M., Emma J. (deceased), Laura B., John W., Sadie P. and Katie M. He and wife are members of the Presbyterian church of Island Creek township. George B. C. Elliott, M. D., a popular young physician of Empire, Jefferson county, is a native of Beaver county, Penn., of which his parents were also natives. He is the son of Laughlin Elliott, who is a millwright by trade, but has devoted the greater part of his life to agriculture. The latter was married about 1861 to Matilda, daughter of Nicholas Dawson, of Beaver county, and nine children have been born to them, of whom four are living. One of these, Dr. Elliott, JEFFERSON COUNTY, OHIO - 143. was born January 6, 1864. He received his early education in the Beaver county schools, and subsequently completed his literary studies at Washington and Jefferson academy at Cannonsburg, Penn. In 1885 he decided to devote himself to the profession of medicine, and began reading with Dr. W. M. Bailey, of East Liverpool. One year later he entered the Western Reserve medical college at Cleveland, and was there graduated in March, 1889. In the following month he established himself at Empire, and is laying the foundations for an extensive and lucrative practice. James M. Fagan, manager of the Empire Fire Clay company, was born in 1856, in Hancock county, W. Va. He is the son of Bernard and Jane Fagan, natives of Ireland, who came to America about 1854, and made their home in Hancock county, where the father found employment with the fire clay companies, and continued to be thus engaged until 1880, since when he has led a retired life His wife died in 1884. Of the six children born to them three survive. James M. Fagan after receiving his education in the schools of Hancock county, was employed in the brick yards, and remained there in that occupation until about 1881, when he came to Ohio, and became engaged in the sewer pipe works at Calumet. In 1888 he was made the manager of the works at Empire, in which position his experience nd good business qualifications made him invaluable. He is an enterprising and active young man, and energetic in all his undertakings. Socially he is highly esteemed. In 1884 Mr. Fagan was married to Phanie McNeal, of New Cumberland, W. Va., and they have three children: James, Charles and Jennie. Alexander Fitzpatrick, deceased, who in his lifetime was one of the prominent farmers of Knox township, Jefferson county, was born in Allegheny county, Penn., in 1807. His parents, Thomas and Ellinor (Wilson) Fitzpatrick, were natives of Ireland. The father was a farmer by vocation, and a worthy man. His patriotic devotion to his adopted country led him, in 1812, to enlist in the federal service, and he there received wounds which caused his death. Alexander, after he had passed his school days, devoted himself to agriculture. In 1865 he left his Pennsylvania home, and removed to Jefferson county, making his home on the farm now occupied by his widow. This estimable lady, to whom he was married April 6, 1849, is Nancy, daughter of Samuel Hopper, of Pennsylvania. To their union were born six children: Elizabeth G., Maggie B., Annie M., Agnes E., Alexander and Samuel R., the two latter of whom are deceased. Previous to the marriage just mentioned, Mr. Fitzpatrick was united to Jane Graham, who died about 1845. By her he had four children: Ellinor, Sarah J., John K. and Isabel, of whom Ellinor alone survives. Mr. Fitzpatrick was a member of the United Presbyterian church, to which his widow also belongs. He was an industrious and honorable man, and throughout a long and contented life was highly esteemed by those with whom he was associated. One of the most prominent names in the history of the fire brick and sewer pipe industry is that of John Francy, a sketch of whom 144 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. appears elsewhere. Coming to America at the age of twenty years in the spring of 1850, he was engaged in various employments in this vicinity, and finally took charge of Myers' brick works, the first in Jefferson county. Ten years later, in 1869, he became the owner of the most extensive brick manufactory in the county, in partnership with Alexander Stewart. He was married March 26, 1850, and reared a family of seven children. William B. Francy, son of the above, was born in New Cumberland, October 26, 1857. He received his early education at Toronto, and as soon as he was qualified for the work entered the business in which his father was engaged, as bookkeeper. This position he held for several years, and was then taken into the firm as a partner. The firm of John Francy & Sons was established in 1880, and in 1883, the father retired, and the business is now conducted by the present members of the firm, William B. and Elmer E. Francy, and J. W. Roller, of Cleveland, O. Mr. Francy is an enterprising business man, deservedly popular among all with whom he has relations either socially or in business life. He is a member of the Odd Fellows and the Knights of Pythias. In politics he is a democrat. He has served the city officially as a member of the city council and as clerk. On February 5, 1880, Mr. Francy was married to Jennie G., daughter of F. A. McFerren, who is elsewhere mentioned, and they have five children: Dora M., William B., died June 20, 1889, aged seven years and six months, Louise T., Jay G. and John B. Elmer E. Francy, a son of John Francy, who is associated with the firm of John Francy's Sons & Co., was born April 12, 1862. After receiving his education at Toronto and Pittsburgh he went to Utica, Ill., and became connected with the sewer pipe works at that place, continuing there about two years. In 1883 he returned to Toronto and entered the firm of which he is now a member. On October 21, 1886, he was married to M. Louise, daughter of Evert E. and Kate Taylor, then of Utica, Ill., now residents of Toronto. Mr. Taylor is now the efficient manager of the general store of Francy, Pugh & Co. Mr. Francy is highly esteemed as an active and valuable citizen, and in 1889 the esteem in which he is held by the community was shown by his election to the city council. The firm of which the Messrs. Francy are members conducts one of the largest sewer pipe factories in the valley, and the great development of the business under their intelligent and aggressive business management has contributed in a considerable degree to the advancement of the town of Toronto, and the general welfare of the community. Mr. William B. Francy is also treasurer of the Pottery company, and is one of the originators of the Electric Light company of Toronto. One of the most prominent names connected with the fire brick industry of eastern Ohio is that of John Francy, a native of county Antrim, Ireland, who came to this country with little capital, and beginning as a workman, rose by the exercise of remarkable business talent, to an affluent and honorable position. He was born April 1830. Emigrating, he reached New York May 12, 1850, and thence came direct to West Virginia, finding employment in the brickyard PICTURE OF JOHN FRANCY R. N. FRANCY JEFFERSON COUNTY, OHIO - 145 of Stewart & Muney for a few months. He was then, engaged with G. S. Porter at Freeman's landing, until 1858, when he removed to New Cumberland, and thence, a year later, crossed the river and took charge of Myer's yard on Croxton's run, which he operated two years, thus managing the first brickyard in the county; returning to New Cumberland, he subsequently leased the Stewart works which he operated five years. Then coming to Ohio again, he purchased a half interest in a saw-mill of J. R. M. Stewart, and in partnership with Alexander Stewart established the Enterprise fire brick works, which had a capacity of 1,000,000 bricks per annum. Francy & Stewart operated this plant four years, and then sold out to Porter, Minor & Co. Mr. Francy then operated the works at Elliottsville a short time, after which he established the Forest City yards at Toronto, which he managed until 1886, when he removed to Washington city. He was married March 26, 1850, in Ireland, to Jane Wilson, and there were born to them five sons and two daughters. Robert M. Francy, son of the above, now a prominent manufacturer of fire brick, sewer pipe, etc., at Toronto, was born August 31, 1851. In early manhood he went to Cleveland, and was there engaged in the sale of sewer pipe, fire brick, etc., one year, after which he came to Jefferson county, and for four years was book-keeper for the Calumet fire clay company. He and T. M. Daniels then leased the works and operated them three years; coming then to Toronto, where they established the Great Western Fire Clay company, which is one of the most extensive manufactories of the kind in the country. In 1881 W. F. Dunspaw became a partner, and upon Mr. Daniel's retirement in 1883, the firm became known as Francy & Dunspaw. Mr. Francy has immediate control of the works, and his partner conducts the branch office at Buffalo, N. Y. Mr. Francy is also a member of the firm of Francy, Pugh & Co., general merchandise, and is connected with the Toronto Pottery company. He is a member of the Knights of Pythias, the I. 0. 0. F., and the Mystic Circle, and with his wife is a member of the Presbyterian church. He was married in 1876 to Lizzie L. Saltsman, daughter of Jefferson Saltsman, a sketch of whom apears elsewhere. They have five children: Macy J., Wilmot J., Annie E., Clark W. and Elmer. William Z. Freshwater, a well-to-do farmer of Knox township, was born in Brooke county, W. Va., June 20, 1846, the son of Reuben and Lydia Freshwater, natives of West Virginia. His father, who is still living, is a farmer by occupation. The latter was married in about 1845, to Lydia Ridgely, by whom he had five children, of whom three besides the subject of this mention survive. William Z. began his acquaintance with farming in early youth, and has ever since followed that calling, and with considerable success. In the spring of 1875 he removed to Jefferson county, and settled on the farm which he now occupies. On February 21, 1875, he was married to Mary L. Pyle, daughter of William Pyle, of Washington county, Penn., and eight children have been born to them, as follows: John R., Annie M., David P., Katie C., Lydia L., Joseph M., William P. and Harry 0. 146 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. Mr. Freshwater and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church, of Toronto. He takes an intelligent interest in political affairs and is an active republican. He has not aspired to office, however, though he has efficiently served his township as school director, having been elected in 1888. Hamilton D. Gaston, a highly respected citizen of Knox township, was born in Columbiana county, Ohio, December 26, 1825, son of Hugh and Jane (Mason) Gaston. After his school days were past, Mr. Gaston engaged in farming, in which he is still occupied. His residence in this township began 1n April, 1860, when he removed here and settled upon a farm. On April 20, 1852, he was married to Jane Davison, daughter of William Davison, of Columbiana county, and to this union have been born four children: Calvin H., William S., Mary L., and one that died in infancy. Mr. Gaston and wife are members of the United Presbyterian church of Toronto, and in politics he is a republican. Mr. Gaston's father was the son of Hugh Gaston, Sr., a native of Ireland, who emigrated in an early day and settled in Columbiana county, where he died about 1837. Hugh, Jr., father of Hamilton D., was born in 1805, in Columbiana county. He was a teacher in early life, but spent the most of his days in farming. He was married about 1824 to Jane Mason, a native of Knox township, who bore to him five children, two of whom are living. He was a prominent man in public and church affairs, and held several official positions in which he was a faithful servant of the public. He died March 23, 1857, but his widow survived until January, 1888. Among the representative farmers of Knox township, Jefferson county, should be mentioned William Gladden, who removed to this county in 1863, from his native county of Washington, Penn., and settled on the valuable farm which he now occupies. Mr. Gladden's ancestors have long been residents of Washington county. His father, Joseph, was the son of William Gladden. Joseph Gladden, a farmer by occupation, was married about 1825, to Jane Donaldson, who bore to him five children, four of whom are yet living. The father died about 1866, and the mother in 1879. William, the subject of this mention, was born January 13, 1830. He was reared in Washington county until he was twelve years of age, when he removed to Allegheny county, where he lived until his removal to Ohio. In 1864 he was married to Sarah J., daughter of Alexander Fitzpatrick, deceased, then a resident of Pennsylvania. This wife died two years later, and in 1876 Mr. Gladden was married to Rebecca E. Warren, daughter of Thomas Warren. He and wife are member of. the United Presbyterian church of Knoville, and have many warm friends, and are highly esteemed by their acquaintances. In politics Mr. Gladden is a democrat. Charles W. Goucher, a venerable citizen of Toronto, was born in Delaware county, Penn., August 4, 1818, the son of Samuel and Martha (Boone) Goucher. His parents were both natives of Delaware county, and passed their lives there, the mother dying in 1826, and the father dying while on a business visit to Illinois. Mr. Goucher JEFFERSON COUNTY, OHIO - 147 became a carpenter in his youth, and followed that trade to a considerable extent, but also engaged in the river traffic as a pilot, for several years. He came to Jefferson county in 1834, and settled where he now lives. He was married to Mary Shuster, who died in 1884, leaving four children: William B., Samuel B., and George W. B. Mr. Goucher, though not an active partisan, is a staunch democrat. He is widely known in the county and is everywhere highly regarded. William B. Goucher, a member of the Calument Fire Clay company, of Toronto, was born February 29, 1856, son of Charles and Mary Goucher. Samuel Goucher, the father of Charles, was a resident of Philadelphia. At that city Charles was educated, and he there engaged in the river trade, which he followed until 1865, since when he has led a retired life. By his wife, whose maiden name was Mary Shuster, he had four children, three of whom are living. She died in January, 1884. William B. Goucher, after receiving his education at Toronto, spent several years as a clerk, also being engaged in the sewer pipe works. He also was engaged for several years on the river. In 1881 Mr. Goucher came to Elliottsville, and in company with his brother Samuel, and Samuel McAdoo and Frank Bowles, purchased an interest in the Calumet Fire Clay company. In this organization he was chosen for the position of cashier, which he still holds. In 1885 the company erected a factory at Empire, in addition to their already extensive plant, which is one of the largest establishments of the kind in the valley, and produces annually an immense amount of sewer pipe, terra cotta goods, etc. Mr. Goucher was married in May, 1883, to Amanda S., daughter of James McConnell, of Toronto. To this union one child has been born, Edward M., in May, 1885. Mr. Goucher and wife are members of the Methodist Protestant church. He is also a member of the I. 0. 0. F. and in politics is a democrat. Isaac M. Goudy, a prominent grocer of Toronto, is a descendant of one of the pioneer families of Brooke county, W. Va. His grandparents, Isaac and Elizabeth Goudy, were natives of that county. Isaac was a carpenter by occupation, and followed that trade until his death in 1838. He was the father of six sons and two daughters, four of whom still survive. His wife died at Wheeling about the year 1875. Their son Andrew, father of the subject of this sketch, was born February 7, 1807, in Brooke county, where he was reared. He took up his father's trade and followed that until 1840, when he embarked in general merchandise at Warrenton, Jefferson county. This he followed until his removal to Bridgeport in 1862, where he continued in the same trade, carrying it on with success until 1887, when he retired from active business. He was married about 1826 to Nancy, daughter of William Goudy, of Brooke county. She died in 1859. Four sons and four daughters were born to them, five of whom are yet living. Isaac Goudy, born September 20, 1829, was reared in his native county of Brooke and learned the trade of his father, carpentry, at which he was engaged for twenty years. He then opened a general store at Martin's Ferry, and carried on that 148 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. business for twenty-four years. At the end of that period he removed to Toronto, and in 1886 embarked in the grocery and provision trade, in which he has built up a good business, and is meeting with success. Before going into business at Martin's Ferry, Mr. Goudy followed his trade four years in Iowa, and subsequently during the rebellion, he was in the service of the government three years as a carpenter. In politics he is an ardent prohibitionist, and his church affiliation, and his wife's also, is with the Methodist Episcopal church, of which he has been a member for fifty-two years. Mr. Goudy was married July 4, 1853, to Margaret, daughter of Jacob Brautner, of Moundsville, who died in 1863, leaving two children, Laura B., wife of Benjamin Varner, of Tuscarawas county, Ohio, and Sarah N., wife of F. N. Beazel of Martin's Ferry. On October 5, 1876, he was married to Martha A., widow of Simon Armstrong. James O. Goodlin, member of the enterprising lumber firm of Medcalf, Cooper & Goodlin, of Toronto, is a native of Jefferson county, Ohio, born September 19, 1857. He is a son of William and Jane (Gossip) Goodlin, natives of this county. William Goodlin was a son of Thomas Goodlin, a native- of Maryland, who came to Jefferson county at an early day, and settled near Richmond, where he engaged in his trade of tailoring. He was a soldier in the war of 1812, and was a devoted member of the Methodist Episcopal church, being one of the faithful exhorters who planted the doctrines of that church in Ohio. His son William learned the trade of his father, and followed it during his life. By his wife, whose maiden name was Jane Gossip, he had fourteen children, seven of whom are deceased. Both parents died in the year 1886. During the war of the rebellion the father and two sons served in the armies of the Union, and one of the sons took part in the famous march to the sea. James O. Goodlin engaged in farming in his early days, and followed that occupation until 1879, when he came to Toronto, and found work with Myers & McFerron, learning carpentry, at which he was occupied until he entered the firm above named, to the success of which he has contributed in no slight degree by his enterprise and business sagacity. He was married June 9, 1876, to Clara M., daughter of Washington and Sarah Parkinson, of Jefferson county, and they have one child, Earl B., born October 1, 1879. He and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Goodlin is a member of the I. O. O. F. and of the Sons of Veterans. In politics, he has always taken an active interest as a republican. Melvin Gregg, M. D., of Knoxville, is one of the prominent physicians of Jefferson county, of which he is a native. In the common schools of the county he received his primary education, which he supplemented by attendance at Richmond college. He then conceived the plan of devoting himself to the practice of medicine, and in 1877 began reading with Dr. Floyd, of Richmond, as his preceptor. He remained with that physician three years, and then entered the Columbus medical college, of Ohio, where he was graduated in 1881. He first opened an office at Bowerston, Harrison county, but after a short JEFFERSON COUNTY, OHIO - 149 residence there removed in 1882 to Annapolis, Jefferson county, where he practiced four years. At the end of that period he came to Knoxville, where he has since enjoyed a lucrative practice, and gained a creditable rank in his honored profession, as well as the confidence of the community at large. On October 25, 1881, Dr. Gregg was married to Mary F. McCullough, of Jefferson county, and they have three children: Sarah E., Lizzie and Richard A. He and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and he is also affiliated with the Knights of Pythias. Dr. Gregg was born in 1856, the son of Andrew and Susanna (Jackman) Gregg, natives of this county, who were married about 1822, and had a family of eight children. The mother died in 1884, but the father, who is by occupation a farmer, is now living in Leavenworth county, Kansas. The doctor's grandfather was Henry Gregg, a native- of Ireland, who came to America in 1798, and settled first in Washington county, Penn., but came to Jefferson county, Ohio, about 1800. He died about the year 1856. Mrs. Andrew Hales, one of the oldest residents of Knox township was born in Jefferson county, Ohio, November 26, 1812. She is the daughter of John Henderson, a native of Ireland, who came to America in 1790. She was married in 1857 to Andrew Hales, a worthy citizen of this county, who died in 1866. She is the mother of two children, one of whom is now living. Mrs. Hales, by reason of her long residence in the county, is well supplied with interesting reminiscences of the early days, and particularly well remembers the capture of the Wells sisters at the mouth of Yellow creek, and the return of one of them from captivity, after having become the wife of an Indian. James M. Henderson, proprietor of the old Stokes mill, was born in Jefferson county, Ohio, July 15, 1853, the son of Andrew and Harriet (Mitchell) Henderson. His father was the son of John Henderson, a native of Ireland, who came to America in 1790, and died in 1849. Andrew Henderson was born about 1823, in Ross township, and after his school days were over he engaged in farming, which was his occupation, except about twenty years which he spent in charge of the Tunnel mill. He was married in 1852 to Harriet Mitchell, who is still living, by whom he had eight children, all surviving. He died in October, 1883. James M. Henderson, after receiving his education in the schools of the county, spent about three years with his uncle in the stock business, and then began work in the mill he now controls. He was so engaged until 1887, when he moved to Kansas, but after a year there he returned to his Ohio home, and again gave his attention to milling. Mr. Henderson was married in 1877 to Ella McGrew, daughter of Jacob McGrew, of this county, and they have two children: Edgar and Eva L., both of whom are living. He is a member of the K. of P., and in politics is a democrat. He is one of the popular men of the township. Conrad V. Hinkle, senior member of the Nonesuch Fire Clay company of Empire, was born in Carroll county, Ohio, October 9, 1854, 150 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. the son of George and Margaret Hinkle, the former of whom is a native of Pennsylvania and the latter of Ohio. George Hinkle was a worthy and respected citizen, engaged as a brickburner in the employ of the Nonesuch company. He and wife are the parents of seven children, all of whom are living. His residence in Knox township began about 1864. Conrad Hinkle received his early education in Carroll county and completed it in Knox township, after which he was engaged in teaming for several years, and then began work at brickmaking for John Francy, with whom he was engaged for some time. He then took a contract for supplying Porter, Miner & Co. with fire clay. About 1875 he rented a yard from T. Moneypenny, , and began the manufacture of fire brick on his own account, and continued thus until 1887, when in company with W. B. Stratton and Charles Stratton, he organized the company with which he is at present connected. He is successful in business and is esteemed as an enterprising and valuable citizen. Mr. Hinkle was married in 1882 to Sarah H. daughter of Amos Stratton, and by this union has two children: Nellie S. and Luella, the former of whom died in infancy. He and wife are members of the Protestant church, and he is affiliated with the I. O. O. F. and K. of P. Winfield S. Jackman, deceased, was in his life time one of the prominent citizens of Knox township. He was born near Knoxville, January 4, 1848, the son of John and Mary (Scott) Jackman, both natives of Ohio. The father was born January 16, 1808, and was reared in. Island Creek township, engaging in early manhood in farming, which was his life occupation. His marriage to Mary Scott occurred October 4, 1838, and five children were born to them, of whom three are living. She died November 30, 1849, and he died in March, 1888. Winfield S. received a good education in the schools of Knox township, and in college at New Market and Richmond, and then engaged in teaching school, a profession which he followed for several years. He was also engaged in farming six years. In 1882 he removed to Knoxville and engaged in businsss as a druggist. This he conducted until October 25, 1888, the date of his decease. Mr. Jackman was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church of Knoxville, and also 0f the G. A. R., to membership in which he was qualified by five months service in the One Hundred and Fifty-Seventh Ohio regiment during the rebellion. He was an active and enterprising man, and was highly esteemed wherever he was known. On June 13, 1876, he was married to Margaret J., daughter of George Carson, of Knox township, by whom he had five children: John, Anna M., Margaret G., Lizzie and Jennie G., of whom the third and fifth alone survive. Mrs. Jackman, a worthy and estimable lady, conducts the business at Knoxville, left by her husband. She is a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Frederick Knagi, a well known business man of Toronto, is a native of Switzerland,, born January 23, 1840. His parents, John and Elizabeth Knagi, emigrated from that country, to Columbus, Ohio, in 1849. They had fourteen children, eleven sons and three daughters, six of JEFFERSON COUNTY, OHIO - 151 whom are living. The father, who was a gardener by occupation, died in April, 1888, and his wife in the same month. Frederick Knagi, in 1861, enlisted in Company D, Second battalion, Fifteenth United States infantry, and served three years, participating in all the battles in which his battalion was engaged. At the close of the war he returned to Columbus, and from there in 1866, he removed to Toronto, where he was engaged in mining for fourteen years. He next embarked in mercantile pursuits, and conducted a grocery store until failing health compelled him to seek other employment. He then engaged in the manufacture of fire brick, at which he was engaged until 1888, when he was obliged to retire on account of his health. Mr. Knagi has held several offices of trust and honor, having officiated as township clerk, as member of the board of education, and since July 1, 1889, he has held the office of postmaster of Toronto, to which he is well adapted, and where he will undoubtedly make a good record. He is in politics a republican, and active in the support of his party. He is a member of the Methodist Protestant, church, and of the orders, F. & A. M., G. A. R., and I. 0. 0. F. In 1865 he was married to Anna E., daughter of Robert Elliott, who died in August, 1871, leaving three children: Laura E., Grace D., and Mary E., the latter of whom died in 1875. In December, 1874, Mr. Knagi, was married to Hester A. McHenry, of Sistersville, W. Va. Frederick W. Laban, a leading jeweler of Toronto, was born August 13, 1859, son of Nicholas and Marie (Knoblauch) Laban, natives of Germany. In that country his father was engaged in business as a grain merchant. He was married about 1854, and by the mother of Frederick W., above named, had twelve children, seven of whom are living. The mother died about 1878, in Niederslauben, Germany. The subject of this mention was reared and was given his education in Germany, where also he acquired the trade of jeweler. In September, 1880, he came to America, and settled in New York city, where he remained about one year. He then removed to Steubenville, where he made his residence for four years, practicing his trade, in which he then continued at Washington, D. C., for one year. At the end of that time he returned to Steubenville, and opened a small jewelry store, which he managed for two years. In 1886 he came to Toronto, and here embarked in the jewelry trade, in which he is still prosperously engaged. He is one of the popular young business men of the city, and in building up a handsome custom has evinced business ability of a high order. On May 1, 1883, Mr. Laban was married to Minnie Floto, daughter of Henry Floto, of Steubenville, and they have one child Lilly, born in 1884. Mr. Laban is a member of the I. 0. 0. F., and of the Knights of Pythias. Thomas B. Lysle, a leading citizen of Toronto, and a member of the Ohio Valley Fire Clay company, was born in Jefferson county, Ohio, November 17, 1849. He is the son of Ishmael and Margaret (Larkins) Lysle, the former of whom died in 1854. The widow is still surviving. They had a family of five children, of whom but two survive, two having died in the army of the Union. Thomas Lysle's 152 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. first vocation, after his school days were over, was farming, and this he followed for several years. Subsequently he removed to the volcano oil fields of West Virginia, and there remained about two years. In .1871 he came to Toronto, and became connected with the sewer pipe works, and has ever since been associated with this industry. He became a member of the Ohio Valley company in 1889, in partnership with J. M. Moore, G. W. McCoy and W. P. Myers, and of this establishment, one of the most prominent in this industry, he is general superintendent. His thorough experience and skill contribute largely to the success of the company. Socially Mr. Lysle is a pleasant gentleman. He is a member of the fraternal orders of I. O. O. F. and K. of P. On February 7, 1871, he was married to Sarah E. Ward, of West Virginia, and they have four children: James B., Mabel V., Robert J., and Charles E. Samuel McAdoo, a prominent citizen of Toronto, who is connected with the Calumet and Empire sewer pipe companies, was born in Hancock county, W. Va., February 22, 1851. ,His parents were both natives of Ireland. His father, James McAdoo, came to America about 1849, and settled at Porter's Landing, West Virginia, where he began the manufacture of fire brick, but shortly afterward died of cholera, in 1853. He left a widow, whose maiden name was Jane Bradley, to whom he was married in 1849, and two children, Jane, now the wife of Thomas Sloan, and Samuel, the subject of this mention. The mother died in 1884. Samuel McAdoo attended in childhood the West Virginia schools, and afterward studied under Rev. Hastings, at Toronto. He then began work in the brick yards of Anderson & Porter, and remained there until he was twenty years old, when he came to Toronto, and began work for T. M. Daniels, in the sewer pipe works, acting as pressman and engineer. In 1882 he became associated with the Calumet works as general superintendent of manufacturing. Two years later a joint stock company was formed with William and Samuel Goucher, F. Bowles and Dr. Garlick, and established the Empire Fire Clay company, and he now holds the position of superintendent of the works of this company. He is a thorough business man, enterprising and aggressive, and 1s successful in his enterprises. Mr. McAdoo is a member of the Masonic order and the I. O. O. F., and in politics he is a republican. On May 8, 1872, he was married to Medora Meyers, of Toronto; who died January 27, 1887, leaving three children: James, Blanche and Hattie. He was again married September 25, 1889, to Lucinda Manning, daughter of John Manning, of Clermont county, Ohio. George W. McCoy, principal of the Toronto school, and one of the prominent educators of Jefferson county, was born in Jefferson county, May 17, 1848. He is the son of Alexander McCoy, a native of Ohio, a farmer by occupation and still a worthy and respected resident of this county. His wife, whose maiden name was Mary Rose, was the mother of four children, all of whom are living-. She died in 1859. George W. McCoy received his early education in the common schools and subsequently studied in the collegiate institutions at Mt. Vernon, JEFFERSON COUNTY, OHIO - 153 Muskingum and Lebanon. He was then employed in farming for several years, after which he engaged in teaching, the profession for which he had prepared himself, and which he was destined to achieve notable success in.. In 1879 he came to Toronto, and accepted a position in the public schools, with which he had now been connected for ten years. In 1885 he established the grade in the schools, and laid the foundations of their present high degree of usefulness. In addition to his other duties Mr. McCoy has since 1880 served as school examiner. In 1869 he was married to Anna, daughter of John Crawford, and there have been born to them four children: Ada, Maude, Mary, and one that died in infancy. He is a member of the Knights of Pythias, and is a comrade of the G. A. R. His title to membership in the latter organization he won by one year's service in the army of the Union, in which he enlisted in 1864, though then but a boy in years. In politics Mr. McCoy is a republican. Robert W. McGhie, a prominent farmer of Knox township, was, born in September, 1836, the son of Robert McGhie, one of the early residents of the county. Robert McGhie was born in Scotland, in July, 1807, and at the age of six years accompanied his parents to America; they settled at Steubenville and remained there until 1825, when they came to Knox township, of which Robert, Sr., was a resident until his death in 1873. By his wife, Margaret Lee, a native of Ohio, he had nine children, six of whom are living. Robert W., the subject of this mention, received his education in the common schools and at Mt. Union college, and being reared as a farmer, naturally adopted agriculture as his vocation. This he has always followed and with notable success. During his life long residence in the township he has acquired many warm friends, and his acquaintance throughout the county is large. In 1863 Mr. McGhie was married to Mary E., daughter of John Culp, late of Saline township, and three children have been born to them, Leighton J., Carrie L., and Annie E. He and wife are membeas of the Sugar Grove Methodist Episcopal church, and he is a member of the Knights of Pythias. In politics Mr. McGhie is a republican, Francis A. McFerren, of the firm of Myers & McFerren, of Toronto, which is extensively engaged in the planing-mill and wholesale and retail lumber business and contracting, was born October 30, 1832. The first of his family in Jefferson county, was his grandfather, Samuel McFerren, a native of Pennsylvania, who migrated thither in an early day, and engaged in farming, but subsequently removed to southern Ohio, where he died. His son, Thomas, who became the father of Francis A. was born in Pennsylvania and came to Ohio with his father, and was engaged in agriculture until his death in 1865. He. was married to Mary, daughter of John Forquer, of Jefferson county, a native of Maryland, and they had five daughters and two sons, five of whom are living. The mother died in 1886. Francis A. was reared as a farmer, and followed that pursuit about fifteen years, after which he took up the carpenter's trade. This was his vocation until in 1879 he formed the partnership which still exists between himself and 154 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. B. F. Myers. In December, 1852, iVlr. McFerren was married to Martha M., daughter of Adam Crawford, of Jefferson county, and by this union has six children, Mary J., Jennie, Kate, Annie, Walter S., John. Jennie is the wife of William B. Franey, elsewhere mentioned. Mrs. McFerren died July I I, 1868, sincerely mourned by all who had her acquaintance. He is a member of the Methodist Protestant church, and in both social and business relations is highly esteemed. Walter S. McFerren, son of the above, was born August 20, 1856; at Toronto, of which flourishing young city he is still a resident. After he had completed his school days, his first occupation was in the sewer pipe works, as a pipe finisher. Subsequently he went to Pittsburgh, and secured employment with the Pennsylvania railroad company as fireman, running between Pittsburgh and Altoona. In 1881 he was promoted engineer, and held that position, being one of the company's trusted employes, until September, 1888. He then returned to Toronto, and accepted a position in the planing-mill, which he still holds. This change of occupation he was compelled to make on account of his father's failing health. Mr. McFerren is active in all commendable enterprises. He is a member of the Masonic order, and of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, and was the organizer of the Toronto lodge, No. t0, Junior Order of American Mechanics. He was married June 12, 1881, to Annie, daughter of Ephraim Collins, of Pittsburgh, and they have four children, Francis A., Walter S., Myrtilla, and Ida M. He and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. He was the youngest passenger engineer on the Pennsylvania railroad on the Pittsburgh division at one time, having run for over three years successfully hauling their fastest passenger trains from Pittsburgh to Altoona. James L. Medcalf, senior member of the well-known firm of Medcalf, Cooper & Goodlin, lumber dealers, of Toronto, was born August 26, 1857, in Washington county, Md. His father, William, was a son of Benjamin Medcalf, a native of Maryland. William Medcalf was a farmer in early life, but subsequently became a carpenter, which is still his occupation. About the year 1853 he was married to Sarah Hammerslay, by whom he had five sons and one daughter, three of whom are living. His wife, Sarah, having died in 1869, he was married in 1871 to Mary O'Ker, widow of Charles O'Ker, by whom he had five children, who survive. In 1872 he came to Pennsylvania, and settled at Irwin Station, his present residence. James L. Medcalf acquired in early life the trade of a carpenter, at which he is still engaged. Coming to Toronto in 1886, he found employment with the firm of Myers & McFerren, with whom he was associated about one and a half years, after which he formed a partnership with J. W. Cooper and J. O. Goodlin, and purchased the Phoenix Planing- mill on March 1, 1888. This they managed successfully until the 14th of the following October, when the mill was destroyed by fire. With commendable enterprise they rebuilt the works at once, and are now doing a prosperous business. In 1889 Mr. Medcalf was elected to the office of water commissioner. He is a member of the Odd Fellows, JEFFERSON COUNTY, OHIO - 155 the Junior Order of American Mechanics and the Maccabees. In politics he is an ardent republican. On January 10, 1882, Mr. Medcalf was married to Viola Martin,, daughter of William and Emeline Martin, of Toronto. They have one child, Lyndale M., born June 6, 1887. Mr. Medcalf is a member of the Methodist Protestant church. Mrs. Medcalf is an active member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Samuel D. Minor, a leading fire brick manufacturer of Hancock county, was born in West Virginia, October 11, 1829. He is the son of William and Linda (Hart) Minor, who were married about 1826. The 'father was a son of Samuel Minor, a resident of Pennsylvania. About the year 1824 he removed to Brooke county, W. Va., and settled near Fairview, where he engaged in farming. In 1846 he embarked in the manufacture of fire brick at Hardin's Run, and was so occupied until 1852, when he removed to Missouri, and was there engaged in the live-stock business until his death in 1881. His wife was the daughter of Ephraim Hart, one of the first settlers of Brooke county, died in 1876. Of the six children born to them, four are now living. Samuel D. Minor, after receiving his education, followed the river for sixteen years, and then came to Ohio, and engaged in the fire brick manufacture at Hammondsville for three years. He then became foreman of the Clifton works on the Virginia side of the river, and after holding that position for four years, he bought a half-interest in the Eagle works above Cumberland, W. Va. In 1871 he came to Jef- ferson county, and purchased the works in company with others, of which he is now in charge. His career has been an honorable and admirable one, as he has risen from the station of a poor boy to the rank of one of the prominent manufacturers of the Upper Ohio valley. In 1861 Mr. Minor was married to Hannah M., daughter of Thomas Garlick, of West Virginia, and seven children have been born to them: Elmer S. (deceased), Lizzie (deceased), Edgar .S., Frank L., Howard C., Minnie E., and Samuel H. He and wife are members of the Presbyterian church of New Cumberland. He is also affiliated with the I. 0. 0. F. James M. Moore, of the Ohio Valley Fire Clay company, Toronto, was born in Beaver county, Penn., in 1840, the son of Jesse and Mary (McCoy) Moore. In his native county he was reared and received his early education, which he completed by attendance at the school of Prof. Lafferty, at Wellsville, and by taking a commercial course in Duff's college at Pittsburgh. He then obtained employment with the Pennsylvania railroad company, at Pittsburgh, and was so engaged for four years, after which he accepted a position as clerk of the steamer Camelia under Capt. Dean. One year later he removed to Union City, Ind., and engaged in the grain trade. He was a resident of that place and occupied in that business for ten years. Returning then to Wellsville, Ohio, he became the teller of the First National bank of that place. Subsequently he entered the employment of N. U. Walker, sewer pipe manufacturer, and has now been connected with that industry for fifteen years. He has been engaged with the National Sewer Pipe company, and the Great Western 156 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. company. In the spring of 1889, in company with W. F. Myers, G. W. McCoy and T. B. Lysle, he embarked in the manufacture of sewer pipe and fire brick and terra cotta goods, at Toronto, under the style of the Ohio Valley Fire Clay company. Mr. Moore is an enterprising citizen who has contributed much to the advancement of his community, and is building up an extensive business. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. and in politics is a democrat. In May, 1863, he was married to Sarah A. McFall, daughter of Alfred McFall, of Pittsburgh. They have six children: Jesse A., Edgar C., John G., William H., Walter D., and Mazie M. Mr. Moore's father, Jesse, died about 1874. He was a well-known river pilot, very skillful in his business. His wife still survives at the age of ninety years, with six of their eight children. Thomas W. Morrow, an enterprising merchant of Elliottsville, is a native of Ireland, born in county Donegal, February 8, 1859. He is the son of James and Ellen (Wilson) Morrow, both natives of Ireland, who came to the United States about 1861 and settled at Freeman's Landing, where they remained until the death of the mother. The father then removed to Toronto, which is his present home. Seven children were born to these parents, all of whom are living. Thomas Morrow received his education at Freeman's Landing, and then began work in the Anderson brick yards, where he remained eight years. After that he engaged in the river traffic for four years. In 1884 he embarked in his present business, in which he has good success. Mr. Morrow was married in May, 1889, to Hettie, daughter of John Campbell; of Knoxville. His wife is a member of the Presbyterian church of Toronto, of which he is a supporter. He is a member of the Knights of Pythias, and in politics is a republican, though not an active partisan. He has done well in business though beginning on a small scale, and is one of the leading merchants of the vicinity. Noah Myers, a well-known farmer of Jefferson county, removed thither in 1847, from the county of Washington, Pennsylvania, where he was born November, 1820, and where his parents. John and Elizabeth (Yant) Myers, had died before his departure, his mother in 1844, and his father in 1847. Noah Myers in youth was engaged as a clerk in a mercantile establishment, and following that vocation for some time, finally however, engaged in farming, at which he was occupied some three years before coming to Jefferson county. Here he per- sued the same vocation and has become well-known as a successful farmer. In 1877 he made his home in Toronto, where he now resides. He was married in 1848, to Rhoda, daughter of George Leyda, of Washington county, Penn., and to whom have been born four sons and three daughers, all of whom are living. He and wife are faithful members of the Presbyterian church, and wherever known they are highly regarded. Jay A. Myers, son of Noah, is one of the prominent merchants of Toronto. He is a native of Jefferson county, born April 15, 1849. The first vocation to which he turned after his school days were completed was farming, which he followed for a considerable period. JEFFERSON COUNTY, OHIO - 157 Finally leaving the farm he engaged in business in Toronto, but not long afterward, in 1871, removed to Wetzel county, W. Va., where he opened a store at Paden's Valley, and remained there three years. He then returned to Toronto, and embarked in the grocery business, in which he has built up a good custom, and become a popular business man. On January 15, 1874, he was married to Sabina H., daughter of Henry and Julia Bulger, of Brownsville, Penn. To this union have been born four children, Alberti, Cora B., Estella, and Alvin H., of whom Estella died September 30, 1885. Mr. Myers and wife are members of the Methodist Protestant church of Toronto, and socially are in great favor. Politically he is a strong republican. William Myers, Sr., was born in Jefferson county, Ohio, October 4, 1811. He is a son of Michael Myers, the famous Indian fighter, the latter a native of Washington county, Penn., who came to Jefferson county in 1800, and settled on the land now included in the limits of Toronto. He built on Croxton's run, about a mile from the river, the first grist-mill in this part of the county, and also engaged in distilling and in farming, and continued the 'latter pursuit until his death in 1850. At his deceased he was aged one hundred and seven years. Before coming here Michael Myers acted as an Indian scout, guarding the settlements along the river from surprise. He was detailed to watch along the Ohio, walking between Yellow Creek and Mingo, and while in the discharge of his duty he shot and killed aril Indian at what is now known as Deer Rock, at the head of Brown's Island. By his wife Catherine, to whom he was united before coming to Ohio, he had five boys and two girls. She died about 1857. William Myers became engaged in farming in early manhood, and also carried produce between Pittsburgh and New Orleans, and followed this river trade about forty years. Since 1883 he has retired from all business except farming. He was married in 1839 to Sarah Abrams, a native of this county, by whom he has two children: Mary E. and James W. The mother of these dying in 1841, he was married in 1845 to Lucinda, widow of Robert Montgomery. He and wife are members of the United Presbyterian church of Toronto. Mr. Myers is probably the oldest living citizen of Jefferson county, and is widely known and everywhere highly esteemed. James W. Myers, a prosperous farmer of Jefferson county, whose residence is at Toronto, was born May 2, 1841, a son of William and Sarah A. (Abrams) Myers, whose history is given in this work. The subject of this mention was reared in Jefferson county, and there received his education in the public schools. Subsequently he engaged in farming in which he has devoted his attention to the present. On March 1, 1865, Mr. Myers was married to Jennie I., daughter of Andrew and Julia Robertson, of this county, and to this marriage have been born five children: Doris L., Evert, Julia G., Harvey H., William W., all of whom are living but Evert, who died in April, 1881. The mother of these children died April 25, 1880, and on June 28, 1883, he was married to Amanda B., daughter of James and Hannah Brown, residents of Hancock county, W. Va. Mr. Myers is a member of the 158 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. Methodist Protestant church of Toronto. In public matters he is enterprising, aiding in all worthy undertakings, and as a citizen he is highly esteemed. John Myers, Sr., a native of Pennsylvania, and a brother of the celebrated "Auver Mike," was a farmer by occupation, and one of the prominent early settlers of Jefferson county. One of his sons, John Myers, Jr., was reared in Washington county, Penn., and in early manhood engaged in agriculture. In 1830 he removed to Ohio, and made a settlement at Newburgh, as Toronto was then called. Here he followed farming for a time, and subsequently sold his land and opened a general store at Newburgh, which he conducted for several years. Afterward he engaged in coal mining, but soon abandoned that and followed the cooper's trade until his death in 1875. He was married in 1837 to Martha Smith, a native of Ohio, by whom he had three sons and four daughters, all of whom survive. His widow is still living. Benjamin F. Myers, son of John, Jr., and senior member of the firm of Myers & McFerren, contractors and builders, of Toronto, is a native of Jefferson county, Ohio, born February 2, 1845. He was reared and educated in Jefferson county, and in youth was taught the cooper's trade, ,at which he was occupied for several years. In 1871 he came. to Toronto, and found employment as a millwright in the sewer pipe works at Calumet. After an engagement there of eight years, he opened a planing-mill at Toronto in company with his present partner, and embarked in their present flourishing business. Mr. Myers vas married to Eldorado, daughter of Alexander Stone, of Jefferson county, and they had one child, William, who died in infancy. The mother died, and he was subsequently married to Jane E., daughter of Henry L. Blackburn, of this county, by whom he has two children, Fannie and Thomas P. Mr. Myers and wife are members of the Methodist Protestant church of Toronto. He is also associated with the Masonic fraternity, the Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias, and in politics is a member of the republican party. He is an enterprising and valued citizen, and he and family are highly esteemed by the community. John W. Myers, son of the above mentioned John Myers, Jr., was born May 5, 1838. His early years were spent in Toronto, where he attended school, and subsequently he learned the trades of cooper and carpenter, at which he is still engaged. He also followed the river in the fall seasons, acting as a pilot between Pittsburgh and New Orleans. He was on one of these trips when the war broke out, and upon his return home, in 1861, he enlisted in Company G, Thirtieth Ohio infantry, and served one year and ten months. At the battle of Antietam he was taken prisoner by the confederates, and was imprisoned for two months in Libby prison. On his return to his home he was discharged on account of impaired health. He was married in June, 1863, to Nancy S. Hamilton, daughter of James Hamilton of Steubenville, and to this union have been born seven children: Harry W., Fred H., Minolia, Anna M., Josephine, Charles JEFFERSON COUNTY, OHIO - 159 and Myrtle, all of whom ate living but Charles. He and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church of Toronto, of which he is an official member. He is also a comrade of the G. A. R. The office of township trustee he has filled to the general satisfaction during one year. In politics he is a strong republican. Michael Myers, Sr., one of the most notable figures in the days of border warfare, was born in Winchester, Va., in 1745. At fourteen years of age he came with his father to the region now known as Washington county; Penn., then Augusta county, Va., and settled on Pigeon creek, about six miles from the present site of Monongahela City. Though this was soon after the treaty of Fort Stanwix, the frontiersmen did not find themselves wholly unmolested, and the Myers family was soon involved in trouble with the red men. According to the statement made by Mr. Myers in 1850, he had a part in a transaction in 1774 which may have been the opening trouble of the famous " Dunmore " war, immortalized by the eloquent speech of the chief, Logan, which was inspired by a bloody event in that border contest. In the month of May, 1774, Mr. Myers, with two companions, crossed the Ohio near Yellow creek, to look at the land on the western shore. They went up the creek to Hollow Rock, and there spancelled their horse, while they prepared to encamp. Hearing presently a tinkling of the bell on the horse, Myers ran to where he could observe him and saw an Indian loosing the spancels. He immediately shot the Indian, and reloading ran up the hill until he perceived another Indian coming toward him and a large body of them near by. He shot the Indian approaching, and he and his friend then speedily retreated. On the following day, a canoe full of Indians was seen approaching from the Ohio side to the place where Myers was encamped, with a body of men under Greathouse, and they were ambushed and all save one killed by the latter force. Myers was a remarkably accurate shot, was over six feet in height, rawboned and muscular, and had the reputation of being one of the strongest and fleetest men on the border. His only physical defect was in his speech, on account of which he always prefaced his talk by a drawl, " auver," and he was given, consequently, the cognomen of " Auver Mike." During the Revolutionary war he was given the rank of captain, and was assigned to duty as a scout or spy along the Ohio river. A part of his duty was patroling from Mingo Bottom up the west bank of the Ohio river to the mouth of Yellow creek, where he would remain over night, cross the river and return on his beat on the Virginia side. While thus employed he one day found Poplar spring, at which he was wont to stop and drink, in the possession of a group of Indians. With the irrepressible instinct of an Indian fighter, he immediately shot one of the red men, at long range, and then started for the place five miles up the river, where Capt. Brady was waiting for him. He reached the rendezvous in safety and crossed the river before his pursuers came up, though they gave him a hot chase. In 1782 Myers was with Col. Crawford as scout in the ill-fated expedition to Sandusky. After the close of the Indian warfare in this region, Myers engaged in the river 160 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. traffic, shipping flour and whisky to New Orleans and points on this side, by means of flat-boats. He made eleven trips of this kind, returning by land through the wilderness. On his last trip, made near the close of the last century, he and his brother were taken with yellow fever, and the latter died. About the year 1795, Mr. Myers located on section 25, township 4, range 1, of the original seven ranges surveyed in Ohio, and in 1799 he built a log house on the river just below the mouth of Croxton's run, whither in 1801, he removed his family and goods from Williamsport, now called Monongahela City. The flat-boat which he used in moving afterward served many years as a flat-boat. In 1808 he built a grist-mill near his home, which by being rebuilt continued in operation until 1861. At the same time he built a stone house, the first of its kind in this part of Ohio, which was used as a hotel for forty years. The river has now encroached upon its site. This redoubtable pioneer passed away at the age of one hundred and seven years, as recorded on his tombstone, which is the only record remaining. Michael Myers, the famous Indian scout, who was the original owner of the site of Toronto, is elsewhere mentioned at length, as his memorable deeds deserve. His descendants have, during several generations, been valued citizens of Jefferson county. One of his sons was George Myers, who was the father of Michael Myers, now deceased, a highly respected farmer and riverman. The latter Michael Myers was born January 15, 1822. He and his father were pioneers in various important enterprises. In 1858 they burnt the first kiln of fire brick on the Ohio side of the river, and from that beginning the fire brick industry has grown to mammoth proportions. He and a brother and their father, started the first steam mill in Knox township, which was operated until about 1867. His wife was Hannah Bowles, daughter of William Bowles, a soldier of the war of 1812, who removed to Jefferson county in 1833, and died here in May, 1870. To Mr. and Mrs. Michael Myers were born three children: William F., Jennie M. and Hannah R. Mr. Myers died May 31, 1864, but his widow still survives, having since married again. William F. Myers, above named, is a member of the Ohio Valley Fire Clay company, and is a valued citizen of Toronto. He was born in Knox township, April 22, 1847. He received his education in the district schools and worked upon the farm until he was about twenty-one years of age, when he engaged in boating on the river. He was connected with the river trade for twenty-one years, and when he left that he established the Ohio Valley Fire Clay works, with which he is still connected. A three-fourths interest has been leased to J. Moore, T. B. Lysle and George W. McCoy, who are managing the business. Mr. Myers was married February II, 1869, to Mary, daughter of Samuel Conn, of Jefferson county. To this :union have been born eight children: George M., Chalmers, Samuel S., Maude M., Annie B., Jennie M., William F. and Thomas J. William, Chalmers and Samuel are deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Myers are members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and he is a member of the Odd Fellows. JEFFERSON COUNTY, OHIO - 161 His life-long residence in this township has made him many acquaintances and friends, and he is highly esteemed by all. John H. Paisley, cabinet-maker and undertaker, of Toronto, was born at Knoxville, Jefferson county, December 17, 1852. His father, James, was a well-known resident of this county, and a cabinetmaker by occupation. Margaret, his wife, to whom he was married about 1843, was a daughter of James and Rachel Alexander, the former of whom was a native of Pennsylvania, and a captain in the war of 1812. By this marriage, James Paisley had thirteen children, of whom ten were boys, and eleven of whom are now living. He died in 1877, but his wife is still living. John H. Paisley, after his school days, was at first occupied in farm work for some time, and then went to New Cumberland, where he was employed for five years in the brickyards. Subsequently he returned to Ohio, and at his father's death, took charge of his business, which he continued until 1882. In that year he came to Toronto, and embarked in his present business, in which he has met with pronounced success: Mr. Paisley is a member of the Masonic order, the K. of P., the I. 0. 0. F., the Junior Order of American Mechanics and the F. M. C. In politics he has taken an active part, working as a member of the republican party, and in the interests of his city. He is prominent in his party councils, and has served four years as a member of the county central committee. He was elected mayor of Toronto, an office to which he was re-elected and held during two terms to the satisfaction of all concerned. In 1886 he was elected justice of the peace, an office in which he is now serving his second term. In all his official capacities he has earned the esteem of the community. George D. Roberts, a successful farmer of Knox township, Jefferson county, was born in Harrison county, Ohio, April 11, 1843. To that county his father, William Roberts, a native of Virginia, removed with the family of his parents, Robert and Ruth (Atkinson) Roberts, about 1818. Robert Roberts was a gunsmith by trade, and followed that calling until his death, which occurred April 17, 1836. His wife died January 0, 1886. They had eight children, four of whom are living. William Roberts, the father of the subject of this mention, was born in 1818. He became a plasterer by trade. In about 1841 he was married to Eva Miller, who bore to him twelve children, nine of whom are living. He died March 21, 1887, but his widow is still living, at her home at Fowlerville, Mich. George D. Roberts, son of the above, was reared in Harrison county, and in youth learned the trade of cabinet-maker. In 1862 he enlisted in Company A, One Hundred and Twenty-sixth Ohio, and served about three years, and participated in over twenty engagements, among which were the battles of the Wilderness and Cedar Creek. He was an eye-witness of Sheridan's famous ride from Winchester, " twenty miles away." After the close of his patriotic and distinguished service for his country, he engaged in farming in Harrison county, and in 1865, he removed to Knox township, and occupied his present property. In March, 1868, Mr. Roberts was married to Mary D. Burnett, 162 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. daughter of James H. Burnett, of Jefferson county. To this union six children were born: Annie I., James W., Charles D., John R., Harry K., and Mary E., who died in 1887. He and wife are members of the United Presbyterian church, of Knoxville, and he is a comrade of the G. A. R. James J. Shanley, a prominent physician of Toronto, was born July 12, 1838. He is the son of Dr. William Shanley, one of the early practitioners of the Ohio valley. The latter was born in Ireland, and came to the United States in 1827, locating first in New Jersey. He . engaged in the paper business there, and soon afterward removed to Indiana, where he followed farming for a short time. When he returned to Steubenville, he found employment in the Thompson-Hanna paper mill, and at the same time studied medicine, having decided to follow that profession. Removing to Wellsburgh, W. Va., he studied medicine under Dr. Grafton, and attended lectures at the Medical college of Ohio, at Cincinnati. He then practiced one year at Wellsburgh, afterward removing to Pughtown, now Fairview, the county seat of Hancock county, W. Va. Several years later he removed to the vicinity of New Cumberland, and formed the partnership of Shanley & Flowers, engaging in 1846, in the manufacture of fire brick. This he abandoned several years later and resumed the practice of medicine at New Cumberland, which he continued until near his death, which occurred July 25, 1889. His wife, Phebe Clark,. a native of New Jersey, bore to him eight children, four of whom are living. She died about 1872. James J. Shanley was born at Wellsburgh, and received his early education at New Cumberland, where he began the study of his chosen profession, with his father as his preceptor. This professional education he continued at the Miami medical college of Cincinnati, where he was graduated. His practice at Toronto has covered a period of fourteen years, except two spent in the south. During this time he has gained a high place in his profession, has made many warm friends, and won the regard of all with whom he has been associated. On February 18, 1862, Dr. Shanley was married to Martha J., daughter of William Stewart, and they have three children: Eva M., Gertrude J. and Phebe A. The second is the wife of John Metz, of Toronto. Mrs. Shanley died in 1876. Among the intelligent and enterprising farmers of Knox township, mention may well be made of John Smith, who though a native of Westmoreland county, Penn., has been a valued citizen of Jefferson county since 1879. He was born September 27, 1830, the son of Robert and Mrtha (Vance) Smith, natives of Pennsylvania. The father, a farmer by occupation, was married in 1829, and by this union had seven children, six of whom are living.. His wife died about 1861 and he in 1881. The subject of this mention was reared and educated in Washington county, Penn., and engaged in farming until 1869, when he embarked in the lumber business, which he followed for ten years at East Liverpool, Ohio, having removed from Pennsylvania to Ohio in 1860. In 1879 he settled upon the farm in Knox township which he now occupies, and resumed farming. In 1863 Mr. Smith was married JEFFERSON COUNTY, OHIO - 163 to Margaret M., daughter of Jonathan Berry, deceased, of Knox township. To this marriage have been born six children: Robert P., John B., Herbert V., Nellie G., Carl N. and Ina, the latter of whom died at the age of. eighteen months. He and wife are members of the United Presbyterian church of Knoxville, and in politics, he is a prohibitionist. John C. Smith, one of the venerable and highly respected citizens of Knox township, was born in Washington county, Penn., June 22, 1809. Of that county his parents, Benjamin and Jane (Berry) Smith, were also natives. Benjamin Smith was a blacksmith by trade, which occupation he followed until 1828, when he removed to Holmes county, Ohio, and engaged in farming, at which he was occupied during the remainder of his days. He was married about 1805 to Jane Berry, and in 1817 came to Knox township, where he lived several years. His wife died in 1862 and he in 1860. Of the eight children born to them, there are four living, including the subject of this sketch, John C. Smith. The latter in early manhood took up the trade of his father, and followed it until 1860. In 1864 he settled upon the farm which he now occupies. He has prospered in his undertakings, and is respected as a capable and worthy man of business, and highly esteemed for his long life of industry and integrity. Mr. Smith was first married in 1837 to Sarah Ridenour, by whom he had ten children, six of whom are living. The mother died in 1861, and in September, 1863, he was married to Margaret J., widow of John Woodruff, of Knox township. Two children have been born to this union: James C. and Castelar B., both of whom are living. Mr. Smith and wife are members of the Lutheran church of Bowling Green. Andrew J. Stewart, mayor of Toronto, was born in Allegheny county, Penn., July 4, 1835. He is a son of William D. Stewart, who was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Daniel Stewart, a native of Ireland. William Stewart was reared in Pennsylvania, and there engaged in farming, which was the vocation of his life. He was married to Martha J. Mateer, a native of New Jersey, by whom he had six sons and two daughters. The father died in his eighty-eighth year in Jefferson county, whither he moved and settled at Fairview in 1868. The mother is also deceased. Andrew J. Stewart was first occupied in the river trade, running between Pittsburgh and Louisville, in which he continued until 1883, when he embarked in merchandise at Toronto. Two years later he was appointed postmaster, and he held that position four years, to the entire satisfaction of the patrons of the office. In 1889 he was elected to his present position as mayor of Toronto. Mr. Stewart is a democrat in politics, prominent in his party, and he is a member of the Masonic order. He has been a resident of Toronto twenty-one years, being an old settler of that young but flourishing city, and during that period has become highly esteemed by all with whom he has been associated. Robert B. Stewart, deceased, who is remembered as one of Jefferson county's most intelligent and enterprising farmers, was born in 186, at London, England. His father, Alexander Stewart, of Scotch 164 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. descent, and a baker, engaged in the flour and bakery trade, was compelled to leave England on account of the bread riots, and brought his family to Jefferson county. He first settled at Empire, and later at Steubenville, and engaged in the real estate business. Robert B., being an infant at his arrival in this county, received his education here, first in the Empire school, and then at Prof. Tidball's academy • at Steubenville, where he was a schoolmate of Edwin M. Stanton. After his school days were over he engaged in farming, which was his vocation during life, though he also engaged in the river trade in the fall seasons, carrying produce to New Orleans. He was a valuable citizen, taking an interest in all worthy enterprises. Though not a church member, he was an active supporter of the Presbyterian church, of which his wife is a devoted member. He was married May 16, 1850, to Amanda M., daughter of William and Maria Saunders, of Steubenville. To this union were born five children: Alexander T., William P., Ella M., Robert B. and Edward S., all of whom survive. The mother also, is still living. Robert B. Stewart died October 15, 1872. William P. Stewart, son of the above, was born February 23, 1853. He received his early education in Hopedale college, and then engaged in farming, at which he is still occupied. He has also followed the river to the extent of making several trips to New Orleans. On March 3, 1875, he was married to Lizzie M., daughter of Henry and Mary Robbins, of Salineville, Ohio. They have had five children, of whom two are living: Robert C. and Lizzie M. Mr. Stewart is a prominent young farmer and has many warm friends in the county. Frank Stokes, editor of the Toronto Tribune, is a native of Jefferson county. He was born at Empire, January I, 1860. He is the son of John Stokes, a worthy citizen of the county, of whom mention is made in the sketch of Dr. Stokes. Mr. Stokes received his early schooling at Knoxville, and then began teaching school, at which he was engaged for some time. He made his first venture in journalism in 1876, by the publication of the Banner of Zion, a religious paper, which he issued monthly from his home in Knoxville until 1880. In the latter year he purchased an interest in the Sloan's Enterprise, now known as the Toronto Tribune. The Enterprise was established in 1879 by T. M. Daniels, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere. After his death in 1884, Mr. Stokes purchased the entire business. In 1886 he also began the publication of the Mingo News. Since his connection with the Tribune Mr. Stokes has become widely known as a bright and energetic journalist, and he has made his paper one of the most creditable publications in eastern Ohio. In political affairs he takes an active part, personally and through the medium of his influential paper, in behalf of the republican party. He has held the office of town treasurer for the period of nine years. On October 27, 1886, Mr. Stokes was married to Mary, daughter of John McFadden, and he and wife are members of the Presbyterian church. John McFadden, deceased, the pioneer sewer pipe manufacturer of Toronto, was born at Dunbarton, Scotland, about the year 1827, the JEFFERSON COUNTY, OHIO - 165 son of Hugh and Sarah McFadden. His birth occurred in the historic house in which Walllace killed the twelve men with a stool, as narrated in the " Scottish Chiefs." Our subject was reared and educated in his native land, and there learned the trade of potter. When a young man he came to the United States, and first settled in Cincinnati, where he remained some time. Subsequently he removed to Freeman’s Landing, W. Va., and in company with George Carlyle, engaged in the manufactures of terra cotta chimney tops. Shortly afterward they crossed the river to Toronto, then known as Newburgh, and became the first manufacturers of sewer pipes west of the Allegenies. In 1871 they leased the works to Connelly, Hood & Co., and from that time Mr. McFadden lived a retired life until his death in August, 1876. In 1860 he was married to Mary, daughter of Hugh Lyons, of Newbugh, and by this union had two children, Mary E. and Emma S. Mr. McFadden was a member of the Presbyterian church and of the Masonic order, and in politics was an active republican. He was one of the enterprising, pushing apd intelligent men who have done so much to build up the fortunes of the valley. William H. Stokes, M. D., one of the prominent young physicians of Jefferson county, has been located for several years at Toronto, where he has gained an excellent practice. He was born at Knoxville, Jefferson county, September t0. 1855, the son of John Stokes and Susan Harrison, both natives of this county, who were united in marriage in 1851. To their union three children were born, who are all living. John Stokes is a highly esteemed citizen of the county, who followed farming during his active days, but has, since 1879, been retired from business. His wife is a daughter of J. J. Harrison, of Steubenville, who was for many years connected with Scott's store. Dr. Stokes received his early education at Knoxville, and then began teaching, at which he was engaged for two years. He then took up the study of medicine under the preceptorship of Park Rex, M. D., of Wellsville, Ohio. One year later he entered the Cleveland medical college, and during the following year he pursued his studies at the Columbus medical college, where he was graduated in 1882. In the same year he opened an office at Empire, and was engaged in the practice there four years. He then came to Toronto, where he is now one of the prominent physicians, and in the possession of a ;Oh good practice. In 1887 he opened a drug store in connection with his practice, which is managed by Ross Forcythe. The doctor was married December 23, 1884, to Jennie E., daughter of John Myers, of East Springfield, Ohio, and they have one child, William E. He and wife are members of the Methodist Protestant church, and he is also a member of I. 0. 0. F. James Stone, a prominent citizen of Jefferson county, and a successful merchant at Empire, was born in 1840, at the site of the town of Toronto. His parents, Alexander and Nancy (Norman) Stone, were also natives of this county, and the father was engaged in farming until his death in June, 1889, sincerely mourned by all who were acquainted with his sterling qualities. His wife, who was the mother 166 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. of seven children, four of whom survive, died in 1853. James Stone, before he reached his majority, engaged in farming, and also in boating, making voyages from Pittsburgh to New Orleans. In 1861 he came to Empire, and opened a small general store, which by good management and close attention to business, he built up from year to year, until he now has one of the notable business establishments of the county. In 1872 he made another successful business venture, starting the first saw-mill and planing-mill at Empire. He was also • for a short time interested in the pottery business. He has always been active in advancing the interests of the town, and has himself built twenty-seven houses and business rooms. In short he is one of those public spirited citizens whose presence in a young town insures its prosperity. In 1861 Mr. Stone was married to Mary A., daughter of William Myers, elsewhere mentioned, and they have had six children: William, James, Frank W., Nora (deceased), Emma F. and Mary. He and wife are members of the Methodist Protestant church, and he is affiliated with the Odd Fellows and the Knights of Pythias. Samuel Swickard, one of the venerable citizens of Jefferson county, who has witnessed its development almost from the beginning of the present century, was born in that county July 15, 1807. He is the son of Martin Swickard, a native of Germany, who came to America about 1745, and settled first in Pennsylvania, where he lived to middle age and married Margaret Bartholomew, a native of Maryland. They had four children, of whom the only survivor is the subject of this sketch. Early in this century he removed his family to Island Creek township, Jefferson county, where he died about 1841, at the age of ninety-six years. His first wife above named, died in Pennsylvania, and before his removal to Ohio he was married again. The second wife bore to him four children, and died a few years before her husband's decease. Martin Swickard was one of the famous pioneers of Ohio, a man without fear who took a brave part in various battles with the Indians, among which may be mentioned the famous defeat of Crawford. Samuel Swickard has been engaged throughout his life as a farmer, and in that calling has achieved substantial success. As one of the oldest citizens living, and a worthy man, he is held in high esteem wherever he is known. In 1831 Mr. Swickard was married to Mary, daughter of Robert Douglas, by whom he had five children: Margaret A., Rebecca, Delilah, Jacob R. and one who died in infancy. He and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Samuel B. Taylor, a prominent young attorney of Toronto, is a native of Jefferson county, born May 17, 1854, the son of John and Jane Taylor, the former a native of Pennsylvania and the latter of Ohio. His father was the son of Richard Taylor, who in about 1770 came from Ireland, his native land, and settled in Washington county, Penn., where he engaged in farming, which he carried on until his death in 1848. John Taylor was born at the Pennsylvania home of his parents, in 1804, and was raised upon the farm and inured to agricultural pursuits, which have been his life's occupation. He was married JEFFERSON COUNTY, OHIO - 167 September 22, 1836, to Jane, daughter of John and Jane Henderson, natives of Ireland, and to them were born six sons and five daughters, nine of whom are living. The parents are now residents of Ross township. Samuel B. Taylor, after studying in the common schools of his township, finished his education at the colleges of Hopedale and Richdale, and then engaged in teaching. He followed this profession thirteen years, with much success, and subsequently was engaged in the mercantile business at Mooretown for three years. In 1883 he was elected mayor of Toronto, and being re-elected, served two terms to the satisfaction of the community. Before this elevation to office and during that period, he pursued the study of the law, and in March, 1889, he opened an office at Toronto, and actively engaged in the practice, in which his talent and industrious application promise him success. He has always taken much interest in politics as a republican, and during his residence in Mooretown held the office of township clerk for three years. He is a member of the Masonic order and the Knights of Pythias. Mr. Taylor was married in 1880, to Mary V., daughter of Wellington Cooper, of Brown's Island, W. Va., and they have two children: Ella M., and Jay W., who died October 6, 1884. He and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Notable among the early settlers in Jefferson county was Samuel Van Tilburg, a native of Pennsylvania, who settled upon the farm which is now occupied by his grandson, Sylvester Van Tilburg. William, son of Samuel, was reared in Knox township, and at an early age began work on the farm, and his occupation throughout life was agriculture. He died in 1877, but his wife, whose maiden name was Sarah Crawford, is still living. Of the seven children born to them, five are living. Sylvester Van Tilburg, now a highly respected citizen of Knox township, son of William and Sarah (Crawford) Van Tilburg, was born on the farm he now occupies, September 11, 1846. He has been engaged in farming since youth, and in his chosen vocation has been quite successful. In 1882 he was married to Lydia, daughter of George Glenn, of Saline township. Four children have been born to them, Florence G., Elza, Roy and Charles, of whom the first is deceased. Mr. Van Tilburg is not a member of any religious denomination, but is regular attendant of the Methodist Episcopal church. He is a member of the Knights of Pythias, and in politics is a democrat. John C. Walker, an enterprising farmer of Knox township, was born in Island Creek township, Jefferson county, in 1834, son of David and Letitia (Canning) Walker. His father was born in Pennsylvania, but came to Ohio about 1815, and settled near Steubenville, where he followed his trade of millwright and carpenter. In 1819 he was married to Letitia, daughter of Charles Canning, a native of Ireland. She is still living, at the age of ninety-two years, but her husband died in 1867. Two children were born to them, John C. and David, both of whom are living. John C. Walker Was reared and educated in Island Creek township, and early in youth learned the vocation of a farmer, which has been his through life. In 1850 he 168 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. was married to Margaret, daughter of Samuel Arnold, of Knox township, and four children were born to them: Letitia, Sarah A., David R. and John S., all of whom survive. The mother died July 19, 1876. Mr. Walker is a member of the Presbyterian church, and has many warm friends throughout the county. Though never active in politics he is a firm supporter of the democratic party. Thomas L. Ward, a well-known merchant of Empire, Jefferson county, is a native of Hancock county, W. Va., and a son of Philip and Sarah Ward, who were natives of Pennsylvania. The father came to Freeman's Landing W. Va., in about 1843, and there found employment in the brickyards, which, however, he soon abandoned, and engaged in farming. The latter vocation he followed until the past year, when he retired from the farm and made his home at New Cumberland. He was married in 1841 to Sarah, daughter of Anthony Trimmer, a descendant of Maj. Gen. Anthony Wayne. To this union were born nine children: Eliza J., Thomas L., Martha M., Joanna, Nancy, James E., Frank M., Jemima and Charles F. Thomas L. Ward, the second child, was born August 31, 1845. He was reared as a farmer, and that was his calling until 1879, when he removed to Empire, and opened a general store, which he still conducts, having built up a valuable and extensive trade. Mr. Ward was married in March, 1871, to Martha, daughter of Thomas McFerren, whose sketch appears elsewhere. To them have been born two children: Lena M. and Leslie M. Mr. Ward and wife are members of the Methodist Protestant church, and he is affiliated with the Masonic order, the Knights of Pythias and the Heptasophs. In politics he is a republican. One of the early and prominent residents of Knox township was Thomas Warren, the son of William Warren, who came to Ohio in pioneer times and settled in this township, on a farm joining that now occupied by his grandson, David T. Warren. William Warren was a worthy man, a soldier of the war of 1812, and a valued citizen in those days of toil and danger. Thomas Warren was born in Knox township in 1803. He received the advantage of such schools as then existed here, and at an early age began to assist his parents in farming. Reared thus to habits of industry, he continued through life as a farmer, and was very successful in that calling. His first marriage occurred in 1824 to Ruth Polick, who died about 1835. They had six children, four of whom are living. In 1836 he was married to Jane Thompson, and of their four children all are living but one son, who was a patriotic soldier and died for his country in Libby prison, at Richmond, Va. The father died in 1875 and the mother in about 1881. David T. Warren, son of the above by his second marriage, was born in Coshocton county, Ohio, in July, 1838. He was reared in Knox township, and at an early age was familiarized with the calling of the farmer, in which he has since been engaged quite successfully. In. 1862 he enlisted in the Ninety-eighth Ohio volunteer infantry, and served three years with credit to his valor and patriotism. He participated in the battles of Perrysville and Chickamauga, among others, and at the latter engagement was taken prisoner in company JEFFERSON COUNTY, OHIO - 169 with twelve others of his command. Of these he was one of the only two who survived to again reach the Union lines. On his return from the army he resumed farming, and in 1870 was married to Martha J., daughter of George Culp, of Knox township. To this union were born four children: Laura B., George T., Earl and William M., of whom Earl is deceased. Mr. Warren and wife are members of the United Presbyterian church, and he is a comrade of the G. A. R. George B. Warren, a son of the above named Thomas Warren, by his marriage to Jane Thompson, was born in Coshocton county, Ohio, March 9, 1844. He was reared and received his education in Knox township, whither his parents removed when he was two years of age. He was brought up on the farm, and has followed agriculture as his vocation. In 1870, Mr. Warren was married to Maggie B. Fitzpatrick, daughter of Alexander Fitzpatrick, deceased, a notice of whom appears in this work. To this union have been born eight children: Nannie E., Thomas B., Myrtle, Walter A., Lizzie E., Eula, Harry H., and Mary A. All of these are living except Nannie, who died in infancy. Mr. Warren and wife are members of the United Presbyterian church of Knoxville. William H. Watt, a native of Knox township, was born December 27, 1841, the son of Charles and Jane Watt, early settlers of Jefferson county, who were well-known and highly esteemed in their day. Charles Watt was born in county Tyrone, Ireland, and in 1808 came to America, in company with three brothers. After spending about a year in Philadelphia, he came to Jefferson county, and followed his trade as a weaver in connection with farming until his death, which occurred in August, 1878. He was married about 1833, to Jane Paisley, a native of Ohio, and daughter of Simon Paisley, of Jefferson county. She died in 1842. They had seven children, of whom two are deceased. William H. Watt, after he had reached the age of twenty years, engaged in farming, which has since been his occupation in connection with dealing in stock. He is a worthy and prominent citizen, and is held in general esteem. On December 29, 1864, he was married to Similda, daughter of J. N. Russell, formerly a resident of Knox township, who removed to Coshocton county, where he died in January, 1889. By this marriage Mr. Watt has two children: Cameron and Lillie. In politics, Mr. Watt is a democrat. Thomas H. Wayble, M. D., a prominent young physician of Toronto, is a native of Ohio, born January 25, 1859. His father, George Wayble, was a son of Jacob Wayble, who came to Ohio in 1855, from Pennsylvania, and settled near Cadiz, but afterward removed to Des Moines, Iowa, where he died in 1860. George Wayble also came to this state in 1855, and settled in Harrison county at first, but afterward removed to Belmont county. He passed a life of industry, beginning at the age of eleven years to learn the tanner's trade, which he afterward followed for thirty-five years. At the end of that period he engaged in farming, which was his vocation until his death, which occurred in 1884, he being then sixty-six years of age. His wife, 170 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. Nancy Barcus, a native of Jefferson 'county, Ohio, bore to him three sons and four daughters. She died in October, 1864. Dr. Wayble, son of the above, received his literary education in the common schools of Belmont county, and in Hopedale Normal college, and then began teaching at Bloomfield, Jefferson county. He was thus employed four years, and in the meantime, having decided to devote himself to the medical profession, he spent his leisure time in the study of medicine, with Dr. D. H. Cole, of Bloomfield. In 1881 he entered the medical department of the Wooster university, at Cleveland, and took a full university course, graduating in July, 1883. During his second year's attendance his proficiency gained for him the appointment of assistant to the chair of clinical surgery, and assistant also to the chair of gynecology. On entering college he chose for his preceptors, Weed Brothers, of Cleveland, and was engaged in their office. After graduation, Dr. Wayble practiced at Pekin, Jefferson - county, five years, and then established his office at Toronto. He was married May 22, 1880, to Venna M., daughter of Crawford and Mattie Vorhis, of this county, and they have had three children: Harry C., Frederick L. and Oma B. The second named died in August, 1888. The doctor and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. He is also a member of the Knights of Pythias. In 1886 he was appointed by President Cleveland to the board of examining surgeons for pensions, and served until June 30, 1889. In the same year he was removed from the United States examining board of surgeons, he was chosen as the democratic candidate for state senator, in his district, and received a very complimentary vote. William Wellington, who is prominently associated with the fire clay industry of Toronto, is a son of John Wellington, a well-known citizen of the county, of which he is a native. The latter was engaged in farming until 1875, when he came to Toronto, and became occupied in teaming. His wife, whose maiden name was Marian Stillwell, bore to him nine children, of whom eight are living. William Wellington was born February i 1, 1858. His first occupation after his school days were over was farming, but after following this five years, he became associated with the fire brick business, obtaining employment in the Calumet yards. Subsequently he took charge of the engines in the sewer pipe works of Francy Sons & Co., and in 1886, he and Robert Snowden contracted for the supply of clay to the Jefferson Sewer Pipe works. From this partnership Mr. Snowden retired at the end of one year, and his place was taken by C. F. Young. Mr. Wellington is a popular and energetic young business man, and 1s in favor with the community, as was attested by his election to the town council, in 1885, an office he still holds. He is an active republican, and is prominently identified with the order of Odd Fellows, having served as district deputy grand master of Jefferson county, and two years as representative to the Ohio grand lodge from district No. 51. Mr. Wellington was married December 22, 1881, to Ella Aken, of Tiltonville, Ohio, by whom he has three children: Flora B., Wilbert and Elmer. JEFFERSON COUNTY, OHIO - 171 Samuel A. Wilson, a prominent farmer of Knox township, Jefferson county, was born in that township May 23, 1842. He is the son of George Wilson, a native of Pennsylvania, who came to Ohio about 1833 and settled in Knox township, where he engaged in farming, an occupation to which he still gives some attention, though now of advanced age. In 1835 he was married to Sarah Lee, who was born in Nova Scotia, daughter of David Lee, a native of Ireland. To this union nine children have been born, four of whom are living. Four sons, including the subject of this mention, served in the armies of the Union, and three gave up their lives in defense of the integrity of the nation. Samuel A. Wilson had been engaged upon the farm and one year for the Cleveland & Pittsburgh Railroad company, when, in 1864, he enlisted in the army and served until the close of the rebellion. He was a member of the Thirteenth United States infantry, and after the close of the civil war, served some time in Kansas, and in 1866, was ordered with his regiment to Montana, where he completed his term of enlistment. Returning home in 1867 he engaged in farming, at which he is still occupied, also conducting a nursery in connection with his other employments. The latter he established in 1884, known as the Highland Nurseries, New Somerset, Ohio. Mr. Wilson is a member of the Grand Army, and is with his wife affiliated with the Christian church. He is one of the influential men of his township, of which he has served as clerk one term and as justice of the peace nearly two terms. In 1869 he was married to Emily Marshall, by whom he has six children: Frank K., Lizzie M., Elwood M., Maggie R., Ella G. and Ulna R. William C. Yeagley, a well-known merchant of New Somerset, Jefferson county, was born at that place in 1843, the son of George and Martha Yeagley. His father,a native of Pennsylvania, came to Ohio with his parents in 1819, and settled in Knox township. Here George Yeagley learned the trade of a blacksmith, at which he was occupied until 1879. Since that time he has been engaged in farming. His marriage to Martha Fry resulted in the birth of three children, two of whom are living.. William C. received a good education in the schools of Somerset, and at Richmond and Mt. Union, and then began teaching, which he followed for about eight years. He then embarked in his present business, in which he has had a satisfactory degree of success. On September 7, 1881, he was married to Sarah J., daughter of Henry Iddings, of Saline township, and to them have been born three children: Ruth I., Hattie E., and George H. Mr. Yeagley, though not a member of any religious denomination, is a regular attendant at the Methodist Episcopal church. In politics he is a republican.