HISTORY OF BELMONT AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES - 575 ness flourished and wealth poured in upon him. He served one term in the legislature and several terms as county commissioner. He married Mary Laughlin and had seven children-John, Elizabeth, Abner, Cyrus, Bethsheba, Mordecai and Mary. Only three-Mordecai, Cyrus and Elizabeth-survive, THOMAS GEORGE was born in Lancaster (now Dauplin county), Pa., in the month of February, 1780, and at the age of ten years his father, Robert George, moved to Washington county, Pa. In the year, 1802, Andrew Griffin entered section 28 Of township 11, and range 3, of the Steubenville land district in Ohio, and in the year 1804, Robert George bought the east half of the same, and his son Thomas (having in 1800, married Jane Hunter) moved to it in 1805, rind brought with him two children, named Christina and Esther. There were afterwards born to him five sons, named Robert, John, David, Thomas and Alexander ; and three girls, named Esther, Ann and Sarah Jane. Mr. George was the first permanent settler in Ross township, and planted the first orchard, having carried the young apple trees on a horse from Washington county, Pa. He was of Scotch Irish descent. Mr. George inherited all the leading traits of his sturdy Presbyterian ancestors. Belonging to that branch of the church known as the Associate Presbyterian, he carried with him into his new home in Ohio, principles that have largely influenced the society of the present day. He was a staunch abolitionist, and his house on Yellow creek was a noted station on " the underground railroad," having harbored as high as twenty-one fugitives at a time. Mr. George died August 10, 1868, having served one term in the Legislature, in 1817, and twenty-one years as associate judge of Jefferson county, Ohio. ROBERT GEORGE, eldest son of Thomas George, was born in Ross township, March 27, 1806. Subject to all the vicissitudes of frontier life, our subject early became inured to labor, and acquired habits of industry and ecomomy, which served him a purpose in after life. Angnst 21, 1832, he married Martha McLaughlin, and to them wore born three children-Thomas, born January 6, 1835 ; James, born December 19, 1836 ; and John, born November 6, 1839. Thomas enlisted in company "K," 2d O. V. I, under captain Mitchell, October 1st, 1861, and Was killed in the battle of Perrysville, Kentucky, October 8, 1862. John died of consumption at the age of twenty-four, and James remained at home. Robert George, like his father, was an abolitionist, and permitted his name to be used as a candidate for the state senate for a number of years, when an election was an impossibility. A true friend of the soldiers, he erected at a cost of $700.00, a monument to the fallen heroes of Ross township. Mr. George still lives, enjoying the respect and confidence of his neighbors. REV. H. Y. LEEPER, son of Hugh Leeper, of Beaver county, Pa., was born May 13, 1838. At the age of twenty he left home and attended Westminister College, in Lawrence county, Pa., about six months. In August, 1859, he went to Jefferson College, where he remained four years and graduated in 1863. He attended the Theological Seminary at Xenia, Ohio, four terms and was ordained at Sycamore, Ohio, in 1868, and installed pastor of the United Presbyterian congregation at that place. In January, 1870, Mr. Leeper accepted a call from the Yellow Creek U. P. congregation and removed to Mooretown, Jefferson county, Ohio. He was married May 28, 1867, to Mary Rosborough, daughter of William Rosborough, of Sparta, Ill. Their union has been blessed with three children—William A., Hugh M. and Earl B. Mr. L. is still the incumbent of the U. P. Church of Yellow Creek. MORDECAI MOORE, son of Mordecai Moore, Sr., was born in Ross township, Jefferson county, Ohio, May 7, 1821. His early life. was spent in and around the salt works of his father. October 15, 1843, he married Elizabeth Kirk and by her had ten children, seven of whom are living and named respectively John, Lewis, Mordecai, Stanton, Mary, Ella and Olive. Mr. M. is an active business man, is engaged in farming, stock and wool raising. He and his sons have about 1,900 acres of land and annually. clip about 5,000 pounds of wool. JAMES E. LOWRY was born in Ross township, Jefferson county, Ohio, July 6, 1838. He farmed, taught school and went to .school at Mt. Union Academy until married, May 25, 1870, to Adeline McClellan, daughter of William McClellan, of Knox township, Jefferson county. To them were born four children—Charles B., born May 9, 1871; Dora V., born February 2, 1873; George D., born November 28, 1875 ; Emmet E., born June 4, 1877. Mr. Lowry enlisted in Company K, 2d 0. V. I., and served ten months. JOSEPH SHANE, son of Benjamin Shane, was born February 23, 1811. Ile married Susan Shane March 15, 1836; has six children living and one dead-Isaac H., born December 15, 1836 ; Mary H., born February 7, 1839 ; Charles R., born December 22, 1842; Hannah, born March 15, 1846 ; Benjamin F., born August 18, 1852 ; Anna, born March 30, 1856 ; Jesse F., born September 16, 1859. Mr. Shane was elected justice of the peace in 1861, and still serves in that capacity. He was also county commissioner from 1867 to 1870. SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP. What now constitutes Springfield, originally belonged to, or was a part of several townships, but by the territory being subdivided in creating new counties, it has finally assumed its present shape. It is nine miles long from north to south, and the southern part from east to west, is four miles wide, while the northern part of the township is but three miles in width, and has an area of thirty square miles. Most of the township was at one time Green township, and subsequently Clinton. The township is bounded on the north by Columbia county, south by Harrison county, east by Salem, Ross and Brush creek townships, Jefferson county, and on the west by Carroll county. DRAINAGE. The southern part of the township is drained by Wolf run, Lick run and Elk Fork of Yellow creek, tributaries to Big Yellow creek, while the middle and northern parts are drained by Middle fork and North fork of Yellow creek. TOPOGRAPHY AND SOIL. The soil in the southern part of the township is rich and productive, and under a high state of cultivation it being quite level compared with the northern part it being cut up considerably by Yellow creek and other smaller streams, but there are some fine farms on the banks of Yellow creek, PIONEERS. In mentioning the names of the first settlers of Springfield, we wish to say that our information is from the memory of the oldest living settlers. Solomon Miller, from Fayette county, Pa., settled in 1800, and was one of the first prominent settlers within the present limits of this township. He settled on section 10, but being too poor to buy the section, and nothing less at that time could be entered, after having lived two years on it, and made considerable improvements, the section was entered by Henry Miser in 1802, and Mr. Miller was dispossessed, and had to commence anew on section 11. In 1801 Stewart McClave settled on section six, and from 1801 to 1806 came John Stutz, Joseph Gorden, Jacob Springer, Thomas Peterson, James Allman, Henry Isinogle, George Albaugh, James Rutledge, Mr. Davidson, Mr. Wells, Robert Young, Adley Calhoon and son, William S. Jenkins. James Campbell, S. Dorrance, Philip Burgett and several others, whose names we are unable to obtain, but all of these old settlers have passed away and almost forgotten, but the noble deeds of these old fathers should be perpetuated, and their hardships recorded, that they may live in the remembrance of posterity. The mineral resources of Springfield are great. Coal.—Coal can be found in most any part of the township, in fact the township is underlaid with coal of a first-class quality, and the only thing that is needed is the capital and energy to develop it. Limestone.—The township is also bountifully supplied with lime, sandstone, freestone, &c. Salt.—It is claimed npon good authority that the first salt that was ever manufactured on Yellow creek was manufactured in this township by Phillip Burgett and John Lucker. They were out hunting one day and found a spring of salt water. They procured a kettle at once and boiled enough to make about three bushels of salt, which they packed home to the great delight of their families and neighbors. Previous to that time the salt 576 - HISTORY OF BELMONT AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES. was packed long distances and was very expensive. It was not long after this that " salt making" was the principal business along Yellow creek and continued to be until recently, but at this time there is no salt made in this township. Productions.—The staple productions are corn, wheat, rye, oats, hay and most everything that is produced in this latitude. Wool growing assumes an important feature in the business of this township. The Morgan raid passed through this township. He came into the township at East Springfield and then passed down on Yellow creek at Nebo, where he went into camp, the next morning resuming his march down the creek in the direction of Salineville, Columbiana county. He did not molest any one or destroy property, and the only cause for complaint was that they were terribly scared, and still a few of the more brave followed him and were in at the capture. VILLAGES AND TOWNS. AMSTERDAM Situate in the extreme western part of the township, on the line of Carroll county, was laid out about 1828, by David Johnston. It is a small village and contains three small stores, two churches, a blacksmith shop and about one dozen dwelling houses. NEBO. Was laid out by M. Allman, bat it is of still less importance than Amsterdam, and can not even boast of a postoffice or church. A small store, kept by W. Ruddicks, and a Flouring Mill constitutes the town. CHURCHES. AMSTERDAM M. E. CHURCH, Was organized about 1840, and the same year they built their present house of worship. Owing to a lack of interest on the part of the members, and imperfect records, we are not able to give much account of this congregation. At present there are about eighty members. AMSTERDAM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Was organized, and their building erected, in the same year as the M. E. church, 1840. At present it has a membership of about sixty. CIRCLE GREEN M. E. CHURCH was organized in 1809 through the labors of the Rev. William Knox. It was organized and known by the name of Rutledge's M. E. Church until about 1850 when the name was changed to Circle Green. There were a number of church members, and the gospel was preached at private houses for some time previous to the organization ; but immediately after, they proceeded to build a place of worship, which was built of hewed logs by each man contributing so many days' work, and in this way the building was erected without any money hardly. The charter members were : James Rutledge, wife and children, John, William, James, Edward, Simeon and Jane; John Kirk and wife, W. Taylor and wife, William Scarlott and wife and his children, William, George, Richard, Mary and Ann; Alexander Johnston and wife, and daughters Hattie and Rachel ; Francis Johnston and wife, James Forster and wife, Henry Forster and wife, and several others whose names we were unable to obtain. All of the above mentioned are dead, except Simeon and Jane Rutledge and Hattie Johnston. They occupied the old log church for about twenty years, when their membership had increased till it was necessary to build a larger building, which was a frame. Robert Young and Thomas Rutledge gave one half acre each for a church and burying ground. This was deeded to John Kirk, W. Taylor and William Rutledge, trustees of the M. E. Church. This second church was destroyed by fire, and the members proceeded to build another on the same site in 1877 at a cost of twelve hundred dollars. At present there are only about forty members, but at one time they had about one hundred members. Rev. J, F. Huddleston is the present minister in charge. Since the organization of the church its members have dwelt in harmony and peace. These facts are from the recollection of Simeon Rutledge. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. STUART MCCLAVE was born in Ireland and came to Jefferson county in 1801, and settled on the farm, where his grandson, Stuart McClave, now lives. At that time nothing less than a full section could be entered, so Mr. McClave entered section 6, which he paid for in payments. He wail a weaver by trade, but after coming here he followed farming. He married a lady in Washington county, Pa., in 1802, and reared a family of eight children, of whom three are still living. His brother Robert, who was a bachelor, lived with him. Shortly after ho settled be built a horse mill, to which the people came a great many miles to get grinding done, it being the only one in the country at that time. He died, esteemed by all who knew him, in 1855, at the advanced age of 95 years. William McClave, son of Stuart McClave, was born in 1817, on a part of the farm where he now lives. Has followed farming all his life, except for about four years, when he was engaged in the mercantile business at Amsterdam from 1846 to 1850. -Was married in 1847, and has reared a family of eight children, all of whom are living. JAMES KELLY was born in Marion county, Ohio, in 1836, where he remained till sixteen years of age, when he came to Jefferson county and lived with his uncle, William Kelley ; was educated at Westminster College in Pennsylvania, attending that school for four years, coming home on a vacation in 1861, and instead of returning to college he went into the army ; was a member of Company A, 54th Regiment Indiana V. I., was out only three months, when he returned to his uncle's, got married, and commenced business for himself; was married in 1862 to Miss Ellen Erskine, by whom he had two children, one son and one daughter. His wife died in 1877. WILLIAM KELLY was born in Marion county, Ohio, in 1841, where he remained till three years of age, when his uncle, William Kelly, adopted him, and since then he has always lived in Jefferson county ; was a member of Company G, 52d Regiment O. V. I., under Capt. Holmes, and Col. Dan McCook's regiment; enlisted August 8, 1861, in three-year service; was discharged on account of disabilities in 1862; was married in 1865, and his five children ; is a farmer. SAMUEL CARSON, ESQ., was born in 1832 in Jefferson county, where he has always lived; was married in 1858 to Miss Achsah Householder, and has reared a family of seven children ; is a carpenter and joiner by trade. JACOB GROVES was born in Pennsylvania, and came to Jefferson county at a very early day, but did not remain long; went to Franklin, where he purchased a farm. Shortly after he met his death by a tree falling upon him. He died in 1829. 'Reared a family of nine children, six of whom are still living. Jonas Groves, son of Jacob Groves, was born in 1816 in Jefferson county, and there most of his life has been passed. Commenced to learn the blacksmith trade when fifteen years of age with George Rider, at Bowling Green, and served for nearly six years. He then opened a shop just north of Bowling Green, where he remained about three years, and then removed to Salem, where he run shops for twelve years. in 1853 he purchased the farm where he now lives. He still does some blacksmithing, but does not make a business of it. Was married in 1837, and has reared a family of nine children, of whom six are still living. Has been connected with the Presbyterian Church for the last fifteen years. ROBERT YOUNG, was born in Fayette county, Pennsylvania, in 1780, where he grew to manhood. He was married in Fayette county, shortly after which he came to Jefferson county, in 1806, moving his family and all he possessed on three pack horses. Bought one quarter section of land from the government. He served in the war of 1812 under Capt. Gilmore, for about six months. Was elected to and filled various township offices. Was one of the " pioneer" school teachers in which capacity be acted for about twelve years. Reared a family of seven children of whom only two are living. Three of his children were born HISTORY OF BELMONT AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES - 577 at one birth, and two of these are the ones living, Samuel J. and Daniel Young. Mr. Young was a member of the Associate Reformed church. Was of Scoth Irish parentage, and a farmer by occupation. He departed this life in 1841, in the sixtieth a of his age. DANIEL YOUNG, son of Robert Young, was born July 27, 1814, in Jefferson county, where he has since lived. He married in 1839, Miss E. Wagoner, and has reared a family of six daughters, tour of whom are still living. He has been connected with the Presbyterian church for sometime, and his family all belong to this church. Has been township treasurer for eight years. JOHN KIRK, was one of the early settlers in Jefferson county. He was born in Tyrone county, Ireland, in 1787, and came with his parents to America in 1791. They settled near Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, where he lived with them until his marriage with Mary Taylor, 1812. He then removed to Brooke county, West Virginia, remained there a short time, then removed to Jefferson county, Ohio, where he lived until his death, April 30, 1874. He was eighty-four years old and had lived in Jefferson county sixty-two years. His family consisted of eleven children, eight of whom are still living, six of them in Jefferson county, one in Richland county, Ohio, and one in Missouri. His two youngest sons, Westley and James Kirk, are still living on the land entered by their father when he came to Ohio. When he first settled here, the country was an almost impenetrable wilderness; the clearings of the settlers were few and far between, and the bowls of the wolf and the cries of the panther, could be heard on every side. The wolves would approach within a few steps of the door and make night hideous with their noise. He relates that one evening, as he was coming home after dark, he heard a noise in a thicket near by, and immediately started his dog in the direction of the sound. He soon discovered he had started up a pack of wolves, which were soon in pursuit of himself and dog, but his 'cabin being near, he. barely succeeded in getting into it, but he supposes they ate the dog up, as be never found the slightest trace of him afterwards. On another occassion, as he was coming up a branch of Yellow Creek, called Long Run, he heard what appeared to be the cries of a woman in distress, but which be knew were the cries of a panther. He crept stealthily to a fence, to await developments, when presently a very large panther made its appearance. It passed so near he could hear its strong breathing. It went on without discovering him, perhaps from his being to the windward side. JOHN A. BLAZER was born in Jefferson county in 1824, where most of his life has been spent. His mother, whose maiden name was Jane Burgett, was born in 1791, at Burgettstown, Washington county, Pennsylvania, and came with her father, Philip Burgett, to this county in 1807, and endured all the hardships of the new country. Our subject's father was a native of Washington county, Pa., where be grew to manhood. He was married—to Jane Burgett in 1814, and reared a family of ten children ; nine still living. His name was Bazil Lee Blazer. He died June 28, 1843. Mrs. Blazer died September 23, 1874. Philip Burgett, Mrs. Blazer's father, and a man named John Tucker, were out hunting and discovered salt water. They procured a kettle and made the first salt ever made on Yellow creek. SAMUEL SCOTT was born in Jefferson counfy in 1816, where most of his life has been passed. His father, Rev. Abraham Scott, was one of the early settlers in this county, and one of the very first ministers. He reared a family of twelve children. Our subject was married in 1843. and has reared a family of five children, four sons and one daughter. Mr. Scott has for the last thirty years been engaged in breeding blooded horses, and has bred some of the best trotters and pacers that Ohio has produced. He bred Scott's Hiatoga, that has a record of 2:26 untrained. SAMPSON JENKINS, the father of our subject, Solomon Jenkins, was born in Loudon county, Virginia, and came to Jefferson county in 1804 or 1805, and purchased one hundred and twenty acres of land of James Radican, who had entered section 4. He settled in the woods and cleared up his farm ; was married before coming to this county. He reared a family of ten children, four sons and six daughters, all of whom are dead but four. Mr. Jenkins died in March, 1857. Our subject was born January 2, 1811, on the farm where he now lives, and where the most of his life has been spent. Received just a common school education. Was married in 1836, and has reared a family of three children. Has followed farming all his life. 73—B. & J. Cos. JAMES CAMPBELL settled in Jefferson county at the same time that Solomon Jenkins did, in 1804 or 1805, and was from Loudon county, Virginia. Bought land from James Radican, on which he lived till his death in 1834. He reared a family of seven children ; three are still living. His son, William Campbell, bought the old farm and resided on it until his death in 1854. He reared a family of three children, all of whom are now living. His son James now owns and resides on the homestead. WILLIAM KELLEY. —The subject of this sketch was born in Franklin county, Pennsylvania, October 24, 1790. His father,. James Kelly, emigrated from that county in 1802. Sojourning in Washington county until the spring of 1803, when he came to Jefferson county and located on a farm near Anapolis, Salem township, laid out an addition to that little town, and started a mill. He resided there until his death, which occurred in 1830. William, the eldest son, remained at home with his father attending the mill, assisting on the farm, etc., till his marriage in 1820, to Miss Christiana George, eldest daughter of Judge Thomas George, late of Ross township, after which he settled on a tract of land given to him by his father in the Yellow creek valley, near Nebo, Springfield township. He has ever since resided here and accumulated considerable wealth by frugality, industry and speculation. Although a man of unusual vigorous constitution, he was twice made to feel the reverse of fortune by accidental fracturing of his limbs, which rendered him a cripple for life. Being about four years unfit for active duties, he engaged in instructing the children of the surrounding neighborhood, and was paid by subscription—there being no free school system at that time. After this ho turned his attention to the raising of cattle ; then very successfully to wool growing, furnishing some of the finest grades the eastern market. In 1831, he, together with Judge George, and son Robert, of Ross township, started salt works on his own premises, near Nebo, .and operated successfully for some time, after which Mr. Kelly purchased the works, and continued the manufacturing of salt till about the year 1850. Although never an aspiring politician, he always manifested a deep interest in the affairs of the government, and in 1840 renounced the Democratic party and espoused the cause of the oppressed African, voting with the Abolition party when they numbered but seventy in the county. Ignoring the fugitive slave law, as contrary to the law of God, be harbored and assisted the fleeing fugitive in their struggles for freedom, and frequently in a close carriage, under the cover of the night, has he conveyed from time to time, numbers of those poor distressed waifs of humanity to friends who would further assist them on their journey to liberty. He still gave his influence with the Abolition, Free Soil, Republican party, until the infirmities of age debarred him from the ballot box. Soon after his marriage and settlement the Associate, now United Presbyterians, organized a congregation in the suburbs of Mooretown, with which Mr. Kelly connected himself, and was soon after elected ruling elder, acting in that capacity ever since. A liberal supporter of the gospel, he was not denominational, concluding the whole household of faith are God's children ; he assisted all who desired it whom he deemed worthy. His views in religion were more practical than emotional, believing that benevolence to his fellow-man, purity of life, and acting according to his convictions of right, are essential evidences of devotion. In the autumn of 1861 he was bereaved of his most estimable wife, well known and universally respected in the community in which she resided. She was a lady of more than ordinary intelligence and force of character, and eminently the friend of the poor and afflicted. Having no children of his own he reared and partly reared several orphans, most of whom he interested himself in and assisted both by counsel and means. He finally adopted into his family four orphan children of his brother, two nephews and two nieces, whom he reared and educated as tenderly and carefully as though they were his own children, all of whom still live to remember him with gratitude. JAMES KELLY was born in Marion county, Ohio, in the year 1836: was educated in Westminster College, Wilmington, Lawrence county, Pa., and came to Jefferson county in the fall of 1851. He married Ella Erskine in April, 1862, and enlisted in the Union army to serve against the rebellion in May, 1862., In the year 1866 he was elected as justice of the peace and served three years. He is the father of three children, two of whom are living, respectively, Francis Almeida and John Moffatt. The one dead was named William Erskine. Mrs: Ella Kelly died in 1877. 578 - HISTORY OF BELMONT AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES. BRUSH CREEK TOWNSHIP. When Columbiana county was erected from Jefferson, March 25, 1803, nearly all, of what is now Bush Creek township, was within the limits of the new county, but the Legislature passed an act December 5, 1832, re-arranging the line between the two counties, which placed the territory of this township, again in Jefferson The county commissioners March 5, 1833, detached one tier of sections from the north side of Ross, and attached them to the territory recently acquired from Columbiana county, and organized it into a township, which they called Brush Creek, after the principal stream of water, that passes through it. TOPOGRAPHY. The general surface of this township is high rolling land, in places hilly and rough; it is underlaid with the same strata of coal as the other townships, and which is used for a11 the purposes of life. SOIL. The soil, though not as strong as the more southern townships, produces good crops of grain and all the grasses. It is especially adapted to wheat raising, which grain was extensively cultivated in the earlier years of the settlements. It was, for many years, the principal money crop of the people. The ready money value and large yields of this grain, tempted the farmers to overwork their land, which in course of time exhausted its fertility, that required a change of cultivation. Accordingly the farms were largely sown in grasses of various kinds, and pasturage and stock raising has become a prominent point in farming operations. Sheep and cattle are extensively raised and farmers rely mainly on their products and sales for revenue. Brush Creek township, at this time (1879) contains neither a lawyer, doctor, preacher nor saloon. It has one small village, (Monroeville) of eighty inhabitants, with a postoffice, a store, a blacksmith shop, and a shoemaker shop. It contains within its limits four churches, Chestnut Grove, (M. E.,) Grant Hill, (U. P., ) Berea, (Disciples) and the Presbyterian church, at Monroeville. HISTORICAL SKETCHES. [By W. B. DERRICK.] Soon after the cessation of Indian hostilities along the Ohio river in 1774, the territory which now comprises Jefferson and adjoining counties was settled by the whites, principally from Virginia and Pennsylvania. These were hardy pioneers and hunters, who came in quest of game and to establish new homes for themselves and posterity. –How well they succeeded history relates, and the present highly improved condition of the country is plainly apparent to every one. Pioneer life in those days was quite different from what it is now. There were no railways then to carry the emigrant to his wild home, and supply him with the luxuries of the whole civilized world—provided always that he is able to pay for them. Implements of agriculture and art were of the simplest and crudest construction, and laborers were placed at a great disadvantage compared with those of the present day. But in the course of events obstacles in the path of progress that would have seemed too great for human strength and skill to overcome have been removed, and still the work of improvement goes on. Some fifteen years ago the writer of this sketch being at that time a resident of Brush Creek township, interviewed several of the old settlers in regard to the early times in that locality, and obtained some information that has never been published, but which may be of historical interest, and is, therefore, respectfully submitted : DISCOVERY OF SALT ON YELLOW CREEK. Joshua Downard and John Hutton, who were among the first settlers, discovered salt water in the creek near the mouth of Salt Run (or 'Salt Works Run,' as at first called), where Irondale is situated. They made this discovery while hunting deer, which resorted to salt springs, or 'deer licks' as they were termed by old hunters. This occurred about the beginning of the nineteenth century, and soon led to the erection of rude furnaces for the purpose of manufacturing salt. Wood being the only fuel used, or known, it required a large number of wood-choppers to keep the furnaces in blast, and thus the demand for labor and the resources of the country in salt and game were great inducements to immigration, and soon Yellow creek be- came widely known and inhabited by a hardy, rough class of men. THE FIRST TAVERN, if 'tavern' it might be called, at the mouth of Salt run, was started by a man by the name of Glass, whose reputation for truth and honesty was considerably below par. He bought a barrel of whisky from Jacob Nessley, of Virginia, to be paid for in salt, and the first day and night on the opening of his 'tavern' the barrel of whisky was all drunk by the salt boilers, and in the drunken row that ensued one man was killed. Glass then, in the course of a few days, took the stipulated amount of salt to Nessley to pay for the whisky, and wanted to negotiate for another barrel on the same terms, viz : to be paid in salt. Nessley, in the meantime, having heard of the reputation Glass bore, received him cordially and was glad to get the salt for the barrel of whisky he had sold, but refused to sell him any more on the same terms, telling him that he had deceived him once, as he never expected pay for the barrel he had sold him, but that he could deceive him no more, as he would not trust him again, so the ardent boniface had to return an empty Glass. A FEW OF THE EARLY SETTLERS. Martin Adams, who was one of the oldest inhabitants of the neighborhood, was born November 18,1778, and died February 26, 1864, aged 85 years, 3 months and 8 days. He bought his farm from the government in 1805, and moved to it March 25, 1806, and never removed from it until his death. He was a man of some note in his day, having served as justice of the peace of Brush Creek township for a number of years, and was for awhile postmaster of Cope’s Mill P. O. He donated the ground (being a part of his farm) on which the Chestnut Grove church and cemetery are located. He had a distillery and horse power mill in early times, and by selling liquor and through miserly economy all his life, had accumulated a large fortune, which was scattered at his death among impatient and dissatisfied legatees. He was never married. Among the other old settlers were Thomas Gillingham, agent for Nathan Harper, Joseph Potts & Co., salt boilers, who were a company of Quakers from Bucks county, Pa.; Henry Emmons, on the property since known as Collinswood; Mathew Russell (father of Robert, John, Arthur and Joseph Russell), at or near Hammondsville. Thomas Adams, who came about 1810, and settled on section 27, now owned by his son, Jacob Adams. Jacob Ritter settled near Monroeville, in 1810, on the property now owned by John McIntosh's heirs. Joshua Dow nard came about the same time ; property owned by grandchildren. THE FIRST SCHOOLS. The first school house in the neighborhood was on the farm owned at that time by Moses Marshall, but now owned by Eli Cope, and was situated about twenty rods north east of where the Chestnut Grove church stands. This school house was built of logs in 1814. Samuel Clark, father of the late Rev. Alexander Clark, D. D., was the first teacher in this house. He was hired for four months at $10 a month by Matthew Russell and Moses Marshall, and boarded free at Mr, Marshall's. Some of the pupils came fully three miles to this school. There being no regular school system or law for the maintance of schools teachers were employed by the people. who decided without any formal examination upon the applicant's qualification and ability to teach, and generally those who were considered the best scholars in the neighborhood, and would teach for the lowest wages, would stand the best chance of being chosen. Within sight and hearing of this school house was the " horse mill " and distillery owned by Martin Adams, both of which were well patronized; but with the march of improvement water power and steam power superseded that of horse power, and the old "horse mill" was abandoned. A few years later the distillery was also abandoned for want of patronage—the temperance movement having cut off its supplies. HISTORY OF BELMONT AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES - 579 THE OLD LOG SCHOOL HOUSE. The next school house in the "destrict" is the one which has become immortalized and widely-known as " the old log school house." It was built in 1830, by James Clark and Charles Marshall at a cost of about $32. The neighbors joined in a party or " frolic " and raised the house in one day. An anecdote illustrative of the times and characteristics of the men who built the old log school house is apropos : Whisky was the common beverage of all, and at every gathering or " frolic " of whatever kind, it flowed quite freely, cansing those who partook of it to be exceedingly merry at the time, but the following day the exhausted body would incline to repose to gain its wonted strength. The next morning after the raising Clark went to the newly erected school house to begin the finishing work, and arriving before his partner, Marshall, came, he concluded to "take a nap" in. the woods. near by. Soon after Marshall came, and not finding Clark he also concluded to " take a nap," and likewise fell asleep in the woods. Clark awoke first and not seeing Marshall went to his residence to ascertain the cause of his delay in coming. In the meantime Marshall awoke and went to Clark's to learn the cause of his non-appearance. Thus they each missed the other, and we are unable to say how, or where, or when they found each other, and must leave this important circumstance shrouded in mystery. William Kerr, Esq., deceased, was the first teacher in this school house, after which many others assumed the responsibilities with varied success. Many of those who acquired their education in this modest, unassuming temple of knowledge have obtained considerable celebrity and have filled honorable positions in live. But nearly all are widely scattered now, and many have been called to their final rest. This was the original " Old Log School House" of Rev. Alexander Clark's book, bearing that title. In this house he received his early education. This school district was originally composed of sections 1, 2,3, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14 and 15, being three miles square. September 8, 1830, was held the first election for school officers of the district, at the house of Martin Adams, and the following persons were elected to fill the respective offices: Clerk—Samuel Clark. Directors—John Adams, William Kerr and Elisha Brooks. Treasurer—Martin Adams. At this meeting the building of a new house to be 20x20, was ordered. It was to be a hewed log building, shingle roof; stone chimney, doors and windows as usual. A gift deed for the land was made by John Adams. Application was made to the auditor of Columbiana county for an abstract of the taxable property of the district, and a levy of ten mills on the dollar made, which aggregated a total levy of $50. Of all those on t hat tax list in 1830, but two are now living,. in 1879. In 1852-3, Samuel Clark, father of the late Alexander Clark, was hired to teach the school in this district at $18 per month, but when Christmas came, the old-fashioned treat was demanded, which he refused to give, and quit the school in disgust. His son Alexander was, however, employed to teach the term out. Preaching was held for several years occasionally in this school honse. In 1845, or about that time, the first temperance meeting ever held in the neighborhood was held in this house, and a reformation was commenced which has produced glorious results, drunkenness and revelry having since then seldom been known in that locality. The old log school house was occupied for school purposes for forty-four years, when, in 1874, it was superseded by a new frame edifice and tile old log building was torn down. Some relics from the logs are preserved as mementoes or souvenirs, which are all that is now left of the dearly loved, famous old log school house. School had been kept in this house for nearly half a century, and when it was finally " dismissed " and the new one inaugurated a large and interesting reunion of teachers, pupils and friends was held there to bid farewell to the old and dedicate the new school house. SCHOOLS. There are six school districts in which schools are kept up long enough to fill the requirements of the law. VILLAGES. MONROEVILLE. There is but one village in the township. It was laid out by Abraham Croxton. It was named Monroeville in honor of James I-73—B. & J. Cos. Monroe, President of the United States. It contains one store, one blacksmith shop, one shoemaker shop, two wagon makers, one tannery and a population of eighty. POSTOFFICES. CROXTON. This is the only postoffice in the township. It is in the of Monroeville and was called Croxton in honor of the proprietor of the village, Abraham Croxton. It was established in 1836, and has had the following postmasters : Abraham Croxton, Benoni Wilkinson, Peter Dallas, R. G. Potts, S. B. Higdon and J. S. Duncan, present incumbent. CHURCHES. THE STONE CHURCH-ITS ORIGIN. Martin Adams, who was the first settler in Brush Creek township, carried on a distillery and a horse mill ; had a housekeeper whom he highly esteemed, named Mrs. Agnes Hartley. This lady was a Lutheran and desired to attend that chnrch. To gratify her wishes Mr. Adams set about the building of a church for that denomination, near his residence. He donated a lot of land and deeded it to the Lutherans, to be known in law as the First Lutheran church of Brush Creek township, stipulating in the deed that when not used by the Lutherans it was to be free to the Presbyterians. and when not used by the latter to be free to the Methodists. The neighbors, without distinction of party or religious predilections, contributed means for its erection. The house was commenced in 1838, and when the walls were about half up John Calder, the mason died and it stood in that situation until the next year, when the walls were completed and the roof put on. In the meantime Mrs. Hartley died and the house remained unfinished until 1847, when it was completed, and the Methodists occupied it and continue to do so ever since. Although built for and deeded to the Lutheran church, there has been but one Lutheran sermon preached in it. The M. E. Church make all the necessary repairs at their own expense. CHESTNUT GROVE M. E. CHURCH. The beginning point, or birthplace of this society extends far back into the early times of this section of country. The first meetings or organization that can be traced down to the formation of this church began near the mouth of Yellow creek, at the house of Jeremiah Hickman. When the first meetings were held is not now known, but Rev. Wm. Tipton preached at Hick-man's in 1822. The meetings of the society were afterwards changed to the residence of Theophilus Kirk, near where Hammondsville now stands. The first class there consisted of the following members, to-wit : Susan Kirk, Susan Cox, Mary Cox, Amy Prey, David M. D. Walter, (afterwards a local preacher), Mary Walter, James Ewing, Sarah B. Ewing. After the school house was built in what is now Irondale, the society worshiped in it. From this nucleus, churches have sprung up at Irondale, Chestnut Grove and Highlandtown. About 1838, Rev. J. M.. Bray established an appointment at Thompson's school house. about a mile west of where the stone church stands. This is the " old log school house" now made famous by Rev. Alexander Clark's book, with that title. The congregation held their meetings in this school house until the stone church was completed in 1847, when they removed to it, in which Rev. Sheridan Baker preached the first sermon on Saturday, in the fall of that year. About 1848, Rev. Samuel Longdon, P. C., and A. H. Thomas, J. P., were the first regular preachers appointed by conference. The name of the circuit was then called Somerset; Samuel Elliott, presiding elder. Among the early preachers, were John E. McGraw, John R. Shearer, Harry .McAbee, John Crawford and Wm. Tipton. The first class leaders were Samuel Robinson and Joshua Ewing. The members of the first class were Hannah Robinson, Sally Ewing, Jane Ewing, Myron Van Dusen, Ann Van Dusen, Mary Gillingham, Elizabeth Beard, Leah Beard—nine in all. The number of members in 1879, is sixty-nine. Since 1870, this church has been served by the same pastors as Irondale. 580 - HISTORY OF BELMONT AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES. GRANT HILL U. P. CHURCH. This church was organized in 1866, and in the same year they built a comfortable frame house about a mile west of the Thompson school house. The members at its organization were : Elders—William M. Martin, Robert B. Sharp,John R. McCullough. Members—Laughlin Dallas, Sr. Barbary Dallas, John Sharp, Mrs. Sharp, Laughlin Dallas, Jr., Sr., Dallas, William Rose, Sr., Margaret Rose, Robert U. Martin, Belle Martin, Hugh M. McIntosh, Mariah McIntosh, William Russell, Mary M. Russell, William Rose, Jr., Lizzie Rose, Alexander Rose, Martha Rose, Lizzie Rose, Josiah Adams, Jane Adams, Jane Johnson, Maggie Dallas, John McCoy, Lizzie Randolph, Nancy McCoy, Isabel Martin, Albert G. Maple, Susan Maple, Joseph Russell, Eliza Russell, John S. Russell, Annie Cameron. The first sermon and communion service were held by Rev. S. W. Clark, in October, 1866. before the church was completed. Preaching by supplies until February 9, 1870, when Rev. H. G. Leiper was installed. Installation sermon by Dr. R. T. Simpson. Address to pastor by Rev. J. H. Leiper. Address to the people by Rev. Erskine. Rev. H. G. Leiper has continued his regular pastorate charge from his installation in 1870 to the present time. Present number of members, seventy-two. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. WILLIAM MOORE.—In presenting a history of the Moore family, we first give a traditional account of Benjamin, which is as follows : He was a baker's boy in one of the English seaport towns; was stolen and brought to Philadelphia and there sold for the passage money until he was of age. He was then presented an axe an mattock with which to begin his career in life on his own responsibility. He finally located in New Jersey, about four miles from where Mt. Holly has since been founded. This was over two hundred years ago. The land on which he settled was taken by what was then known as the tomahawk right. Here he begun clearing and improving his new habitation. That old farm still remains in the possession of his descendants. Next in descent was his son, Joseph Moore, born on the old homestead in New Jersey. John Moore, a son of Joseph Moore, follows next in order, and was born on the above named farm in New Jersey, in the year 1755, and located in Washington county, Pa., with his family in 1775. Cyrus Moore, a son of John and Bathsheba B. Moore, was born in New Jersey, November 1, 1783. He was reared a farmer, and married Sarah Horner, of Harford county, Maryland, in 1803. She was born March 5, 1779. They became the parents of the following children, viz : Mary, deceased, her husband's name was Blythe ; Susan, deceased, she was married to a Blazer ; William ; Bathsheba, deceased, married a Boring; John, deceased ; Dr. Joseph, of Athens county, Ohio ; Sarah, married a Willis; Cyrus, deceased ; Elizabeth's husband's name was Elliott ; and Dr. Mordecai Moore. In 1816, Cyrus Moore and family arrived in what was then Columbiana county, Ohio, now the northwest section of Branch creek 17, Jefferson county, Ohio, and located on 160 acres of land situated in said section. He had entered this land the year previous to his arrival and employed a man to erect a cabin on this tract ; save this there were no improvements. On this farm he passed his remaining days. He deperted this life in the year 1861, and his wife died in 1859. Our subject, William Moore, a native of Washington county, Pennsylvania, was born July 6, 1809 ; was reared a farmer and educated at schools common to those days. Married Eliza Lawrence, of Fayette, county, Pa., April 10, 1834. She was born February 22, 1810. They have but one child, viz : George L. Moore. In 1834, Mr. Moore came to his present location. He owns 574 acres of land, most of which is in Carroll county, Ohio. Mr. Moore and wife were members of the Disciples' Church, of which he has been an elder for forty years. George L. Moore, the only child of William and Eliza Moore, was born in Brush Creek township, Jefferson county. Ohio, March 28, 1835. He was reared a farmer and educated at Hiram College, and at Hopedale and Mt. Union schools. Married Ann Lister, of Washington county, Pa., November 19, 1856. She was born August 20, 1837. They are the parents of seven children, viz : Emma, who married Lewis Moore, William J., Frank C., Margaret A., John R., Eliza B. and Mary E. George L. and his parents reside in the same house. His business is farming and stock dealing. Cyrus Moore was a soldier in the war of 1812. He was the justice of the peace for twenty-one years. The old family were Friends or "Quakers." KENNETH MCLENNAN, son of Kenneth and Jane McLennan, was born in Columbiana county, Ohio, January 2, 1822. His education was obtained at the common schools and by his own exertions at home. In 1834, his faller died, and he was cast loose upon the world to make his fortune as best he could among. strangers. On the 23d of November, 1847, he chose for his wife Miss Angeline Cosper, of Wayne county, Ohio. By this union he is the father of twelve children, viz: Homer C., (deceased), Georgians, Marietta, William N. Margaret J.., Ida A., Martha E., Lizzie J. Lewis W., Nellie M. and Elihu J. His wife de- parted this life August 20, 1868. For a second wife he married Mary J. Peterman, of Holmes county, Ohio, November 13, 1873. They are the parents of two children—Bertha A. and Florence M. After Mr. McLennan's first marriage he located in Brush Creek township, where he yet resides on the upper waters of Brush creek. Here he owns a farm. of 423 acres of land, and in all has 643 acres, most of which is in the township in which he resides. Mr. McLennan has been called upon frequently by his fellow citizens to hold the different offices of trust in his township, all of which he has cheerfully performed to the best of his knowledge and to the general satisfaction of all concerned. In 1851, he was elected justice of the peace, which office he has held worthily for twenty-four years. His father was born in Scotland in 1771. While in the old country be followed droving. He married Jane McLaughlin in 1800. They were the parents of eight children, viz : Daniel, Eliza, (deceased) ; Margaret, (deceased) ; Jane, Ann, William, Kenneth and Ellen. They emigrated to America in 1817, and located in Columbiana county, Ohio, where they remained till 1823, when they removed to Jefferson county, Ohio, and settled about one-half mile south of where our subject now resides, and in 1828, located on the tract now owned by him. As above stated, Kenneth McLennan, Sr., died in 1834, and his wife survived him until the year 1872 when on the night of the 24th of December her house, which stood but a short distance from Kenneth's residence, caught fire and was not discovered till nearly consumed and she perished in the flames. So ended the life of one of the oldest people of Brush creek, a hale, strong old lady of ninety-two years. JOSEPH JACKMAN, son of Richard and Jane Jackman, was born in Island Creek township, Jefferson county, Ohio, December 10, 1814. His father was a farmer and miller, at which his son passed his early life; latterly, however, farming has been his chief occupation. When fifteen years of age our subject's patents removed to Ross township, where he grew to manhood. On the 14th day of October, 1847, he was married to Nancy Patterson, of Island Creek township. They are the parents of the following named children : John W., Richard H. and .George. Mr. Jackman resided in Roes township until 1871, when he removed to his present location in Brush Creek township, where he owns a farm of 318 acres, formerly occupied by the Russell family. In October, 1840, he became a member of the M. E. Church, and his walk in life fitly exemplifies its teachings. His father, a native of Ireland, was born in the year 1777. In 1789, his parents emigrated to America and settled in Washington connty, Pa., where they resided till 1798, when they removed to Island Creek township, Jefferson county, Ohio. They were among the first settlers of this part of the county. In Jannary, 1803, he married Jane Jackman, a native of Virginia, by whom he became the parent of six children, viz : Samuel, Joseph, Mar- garet, Susan and Jane. Richard Jackman died in the year 1853, and his wife some ten years later. His eldest brother, Thomas Jackman, was a soldier of 1812. JOHN C. MCINTOSH, son of William and Elizabeth McIntosh, was born in Nairnshire, Scotland, in 1813. When seventeen years old he emigrated to America with Laughlin Dallas. After his arrival in this country he remained for four years in Allegheny, Pa., and from thence came to Jefferson county, 0., where he purchased a farm of 120 acres, three and a half miles south of Hammondsville, in Brush Creek township. He married Jane McLennan, daughter of Kenneth and Jane McLennan, March 1, 1842. She was born in Scotland in the year 1812. They became the parents of the following children : Elizabeth, Kenneth, Jane (deceased) ; John, Alexander, Lydia (deceased); Mary J.. Hugh F., James H., and Robert S. After they were first married they resided for six years where Hugh McIntosh now resides, and from thence removed to where his widow now resides, on the east half of section 33,, Brush Creek township. HISTORY OF BELMONT AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES - 581 He was a farmer and drover. At the time of his death, December 27, 1871, he owned eight hundred acres of land. JOHN W. McINTOSH son of William and Sarah A. McIntosh, was born in Brush Creek township, May 12, 1836. He was reared a farmer and received his education in the common schools. He married Nannie A. Stewart of Jefferson county, O., October 20, 1863. They are the parents of five children, viz : Florence S., Alexander M. (deceased) , Bertha 0., Willie J. and Oliver E. Mr. McIntosh resides on the farm where he was born and grew up to manhood. When twenty-one years of age he became a member of the Presbyterian church at Chestnut Grove and at the same time was chosen a ruling elder, which position he still holds. He was elected a justice of the peace in 1875, and re-elected in 1878. William McIntosh, father of our subject, was born in Caravorie, Scotland, in 1797. He was a herder while in that country and became a stone mason after coming. to America. He married Sarah A. McKinsey, of Scotland, in 1827. Their children are as follows : Nancy, (deceased) ; Alexander M., (deceased); Mary B. and John W. Alexander M. 'had just finished his course at Washington (Pa.) College when the war of the rebellion broke out. fie enlisted as a private in the 126th regiment, 0. V. I., Company D, and was promoted to orderly sergeant, but died February 16, 1862, of typhoid Pneumonia, at Martinsburg, West Virginia. His remains were brought home by John W. McIntosh, who had cared for him during his sickness, and interred in Chestnnt Grove cemetery. Mary B., married John Johnson, and resides in East Liverpool, Columbiana county, Ohio. William McIntosh, and his family of two children and wife, emigrated to America in the fall of 1832, and located on 80 acres of land which is now owned by his son John W. McIntosh. William McIntosh died May 20, 1857, and his wife August 21, 1876, at the age of 74 years. Her mother Isabella McKinzie, died at the advanced age of 100 years. John W., now owns 167 acres in one tract in Brush Creek township. JOSEPH M. BEARD, son of George and Elizabeth Beard, was born in Chester county, Pa., November 7, 1821. He was reared a farmer and received his education at the common schools of the country. When fifteen years of age his parents emigrated to Jefferson county and settled in Brush Creek township. He married Susan Russell, daughter of Robert and Rebecca Russell, December 28, 1848. They are the parents of the following children, viz Oliver J., born October 9, 1849, He is a lawyer in Steubenville. Robert R., born October 9, 1851. Sarah E., born March 27, 1854, died June 23, 1875. Rebecca L., born July 28, 1857. Mr. Beard has lived on the tract he now occupies ever since his marriage. He was assessor of his township for ten. years ; also township clerk several terms. His father, George Beard, and his mother, were both natives of Chester county, Pa. George Beard was a farmer and married Elizabeth Jenkins. They were the parents of the following children : Michael, deceased ; George Watson, deceased ; John Sidney, deceased; Mary, deceased ; Rebecca, deceased ; Leah, Joseph M. and Jacob Z. Beard. He died in 1852, aged eighty-two years; his wife died in 1860, aged seventy-nine. Before their death they resided with their children, our subject and Jacob Z. He was of German extraction, his wife of Welsh. Our subject, Joseph M. Beard, owns one hundred and eighty acres of land in Brush Creek township. His wife's father, Joseph Russell, was a soldier in the war of 1812. SALINE TOWNSHIP. This township is situated on the extreme northeastern corner. of the county. The historic Yellow creek flows through the entire length of the township and enters the Ohio river at Linton postoffice. Along the banks of this creek for ages the dusky red men trod the warpath, and over this now peaceful ground has many a weary captive toiled towards a horrid death at the stake, or a scarcely more desirable life of captivity among those who had no mercy on the white race. It was at the mouth of Yellow creek that the massacre of the Logan family took place by Greathouse's band, a full history of which is given in another part of this work. An Indian trail formerly extended along Yellow creek for five miles from its mouth, at the end of which there was, years ago, indications of an encampment, and stones have been unearthed which bear the marks of fire upon their surface. The wild and romantic beauty of the scenery allured the red men of the forest, and the clear waters of Yellow creek and its tributaries, for which the township is justly noted, furnished numerous watering-places for the deer and other wild beasts, which to pierced by their arrows as they wandered to the bank to drink. The speckled trout darted through the brook-lets, which were seemingly inexhaustible depositories of food, and the beaver sported in his meadow, inviting capture. All that uncultivated nature ever furnishes in this northern climate was produced in abundance, and it may be supposed the Indian here found enjoyments adapted to his rude tastes, and us elevated as he was capable of appreciating. SETTLEMENT. Settlements were not made in Saline for more than twenty years after the massacre at the mouth of Yellow creek, and during that time extensive military operations had taken place upon this continent. The conflict between the English and the colonists had been decided, England having lost her thirteen colonies, and anew power had arisen upon the political horizon. The savage tribes—the original owners of the soil—had been the last to yield, but before the first settlement was attempted, they, too, had been completely subdued and were harmless.' William McCullough came to this township and located at the mouth of Yellow creek prior to 1800. About 1795 Samnel Vantilburg came to this part of the county to make a permanent settlement. He located near where Port Homer now stands, and a number of his descendants are still in the county. The Crawfords came in 1807. Jacob Wesley was probably the first white man to penetrate the wilds of Saline township with a view to settlement, but at what date we could not learn. As early as 1800, we find Joshua Downer here prospecting among the hills and valleys; be was the first to discover salt in this township, abont the year 1806. Samuel Potts and his brother Henry came in about 1803. The Maples were pioneers here, and also the Householders, and many others too numerous to mention. Among the old settlers who were quite prominent in their day, may be mentioned Jacob Groff and Mr. Hammond, the latter owning Hammondsville. At the mouth of Yellow creek, on the farm of the McCulloughs, may be seen a few scattering stone, said to be the remains of a block-house which stood here at a very early day, but the information concerning it is very meagre and unsatisfactory, though it is quite evident that at one time such a place & defense existed somewhere in the neighborhood. PRE-HISTORIC. On the farm of G. DeSellem, near Port Homer, is the remains of ancient mounds or fortifications, and judging from the stone implements found in this vicinity, there must have been a settlement of mound-builders here ;ears ago. Mr. DeSellem has a very curions specimen of ancient workmanship in his possession, in the shape of part of a stone column, about fifteen inches in diameter and two feet long, and appears to have a part broken off at some time. Mr. DeSellem has also quite a collection of specimens of the stone age, which were picked up on his farm. HAMMONDSVILLE Was laid out on the property of Charles Hammond in 1852, and named for him. W. H. Wallace came from Port Homer in the same year, and opened the first store, and was appointed first postmaster. During the year a number of buildings were erected, among them being a large and commodious hotel, built by Joseph Russell. The Hammondsville Mining and Coal Company, was then organized with Mr. Wallace as manager, and things loomed up and business was brisk. They commenced the manufactory of fire-brick in 1856, but sold out that branch of enterprise to Lacy & Saxton in 1858. A steam saw mill had been erected, which was doing a large business all the time, merchants, blacksmiths and wagonmakers thrived, and in fact Hammondsville had all that was required to make it quite a town, excepting a church, although the Catholics bought a school house and held their services in it. Thus the town flourished in all its glory until the panic of 1873, when things took a sudden downward path, and business collapsed to a great extent, but the mineral resources around the town are too great for it to remain dormant for a great length of time. The present business of the village consists of a large coal and coke works, owned by W. H. Wallace & Sons, four stores, one large wagon and 582 - HISTORY OF BELMONT AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES. blacksmith shop, one hotel, one good school, and there is one physician in the town. The Cleveland and Pittsburgh railroad also passes through the place. IRONDALE. In what is now the incorporated village of Irondale, on Yellow Creek, Joshua Downer first discovered salt water in 1806, and the first well was put down by Samuel Potts. This well furnished sufficient brine to make six barrels per day, of salt. Soon after James Rodgers put down two more wells, the capacity of each well being about five barrels each per day. About this time a village was started and given the name of Pottsdale, and a bank was opened by the Potts brothers for their own convenience. Salt at this time was in good demand and brought about sixteen dollars a barrel. Their only means of transportation was to haul it on carts or wagons to the mouth of Yellow Creek, and then ship by boat. This enterprise did not last a great many years, as salt was discovered in larger quantities in other parts of the country. When the manufacture of salt was discontinued, the once flourishing village of Pottsdale went to decay, and its several owners turned it into farms, and thus it resumed the quietude of a rural district, until 1861, when a company with John Hunter as its manager, commenced mining and shipping coal from this place. A second village then sprung up taking the name of Huntersville. In 1869, a company called the Pioneer Iron Company, built a rollingmill at a cost of $130,000, which gave employment to one hundred and fifty men. This gave an opening to every class of business, and the town was properly laid out and given the name of Irondale. In 1870, the first store was started in the new village, by Morgan and Hunter, with R. G. Richards as manager ; he was also appointed first postmaster. This was a flourishing year for Irondale, for next came the erection of a large blast-furnace, by the Morgan Iron and Coal Company, at a cost of $162,000, giving employment to two hundred men. The same year a large hotel was also built by Mrs. Mary Crans. Irondale continued prosperons for three years, and had a population of fifteen hundred. In 1873 the panic came, and the furnace and rolling mill were shut down, and Irondale has been on the decline ever since. A very elaborate coal washing establishment was erected here, for the purpose of cleansing the Coal No. 6, of its sulphide of iron, with a view to the manufacture of coke from it. So far the experiment has only been moderately successful. The present business of Irondale consists of one good hotel, the " American House," kept by Mrs. Mary Evans, a postoffice and store kept by C. P. Evans, one large general store, consisting of dry goods, groceries, and drugs, kept by Frank Brady, two large fire-brick works, near the town, two shoemakers, and one blacksmith and wagon shop. There is one good school, employing two teachers, two churches, one M. E„ and one Presbyterian church, and there is one minister and one physician, B. B. Parke, M. D. PORT HOMER. In 1814, W. H. Wallace, now of Hammondsville, came from Yellow Creek, and opened a store and' postoffice, and gave the place the name of Port Homer, in honor of his son Homer. This soon became quite a prominent shipping point for all this section of the country. In 1851, Mr. Wallace moved to Hammondsville, and sold out his Port Homer business. Since that time a number of parties have been engaged in the mercantile and shipping here. Crawford Brothers carried on commission and shipping business for some time. A. W. Brout is now engaged in mercantile business, and is also postmaster here, and agent for the C. & P. R. R LINTON POST OFFICE Is situated at the junction of the C. & P. R R., at the month of Yellow Creek. In 1831, W. H. Wallace opened a stores and was appointed postmaster. Jacob Groff had been engaged in business here prior to that time, and a hotel had been built for a number of years. Mining and shipping coal was the principal business, but now only a hotel, store and postoffice remain. SCHOOLS. In Saline, as in most of the other townships in the county, the kg school house followed closely upon the first settlement. Almost as soon as land was cleared and planted, to guard against starvation, the pioneer turned his attention to the education of his children, and the rude log school house was erected as a necessary adjunct. The families of the pioneers were always large, and the early schools were crowded, especially in winter. The first school we find in the township was kept in a log cabin near the mouth of Yellow creek, as early as 1800, and taught by an Irishman named McElroy. In 1804 there were schools kept on Pine Ridge, also one on Yellow creek, above Hammondsville, but the flrst teacher's name we failed to ascertain. Saline has made wonderful changes from the log houses with greased paper windows, to the more modern structures, with all the improvements necessary for the advancement and education of the young. We find at present five school districts, employing about seven teachers. COAL AND IRON ORE. No other part of Jefferson county rivals in mineral resources the valley of Yellow creek ; and, indeed it is doubtful whether any district in the state of equal extent can boast of a more abundant supply of coal, or that which is more readily accessible. The misapprehension which has existed in regard to the order and equivalence of the strata in the valley of Yellow creek, has arisen in part from 'a radical misconception of the system which prevails in our coal field, and in part from the fact that the extensive mining operations carried on in the valley have been located at several somewhat widely separated points, between which intervals have remained where the connection of the strata has not been distinctly traced. Coming into the valley of Yellow creek from that of the Ohio, we find it bounded at its mouth by hills rising to the height of five hundred to six hundred feet, which contain five workable seams of coal. Besides these there are several thinner ones, one of which, with a thickness of about one foot, lies near' the level of the Ohio, and two others, a few inches in thickness, occur high up in the barren measures. Of the larger seams, the lowest is called the "Creek vein," because it lies near the level of Yellow creek, from Linton up as far as Irondale. This is a coking bituminous coal of moderately good quality, but rather soft, and containing considerable sulphur. From eighteen to thirty feet above this lies what is called the "strip vein," from the fact that it was formerly worked by stripping off the soil and earth which. covered its outcrops. This seam has an average thickness of two and a half feet, and is of great excellence when it is opened in the valley. The interval between this coal and the "creek vein" is mainly occupied by black shale, which contains a notable quantity of !lobular iron ore; it also contains, in places, as at Linton and Salisbury, a stratum of limestone three to four feet in thickness. At Yellow Creek Station the strip vein is well exposed in the .cut of the Cleveland and Pittsburgh railroad, lying for some distance just in the grade. About fifty or sixty feet above the strip vein, at this point, occurs another seam, which is here thin, but higher up in the valley it attains a thickness of from three to three and a half feet, and is known as the "Roger vein." At a variable distance above the Roger vein—near Yellow Creek Station, said to vary from sixteen to forty feet—occurs what is known as the "big vein," in dimensions the most important one in the valley. At Linton this is from seven to seven and a half feet in thickness, the lower four or five inches being cannel, and containing great numbers of fossil fishes and amphibia. The big vein is here, as higher up the creek, a typical coking coal, of which the value is somewhat impaired by the quantity of sulphur it contains. About sixty feet above the Big vein—the interval being filled with black and gray shale, sandstone and a bed of limestone—occurs a coal seam, known here as the "Groff vein," from four to five feet in thickness, of very good quality. Above the Groff vein is a great mass of red, gray and green shales, with some sandstone, two small seams of coal, and one or more irregular beds of limestone—a characteristic mass of the barren measures. Borings made in the valley of the Ohio below the mouth of Yellow creek all seem to indicate the presence of a thick seam of coal at a distance of eighty to one hundred and forty feet below the Creek vein, but recent explorations have proved that it consists largely of black shale, and is practically worthless. In passing np the Yellow creek valley, the coal seams enumerated are all opened and well known at Collinwood, Hammondsville, Irondale and New Salisbury, and no one of the many miners in the valley questions their identity and connection. To the latter point the dip of the strata coincides with the fall of the stream, the coal beds are all exposed, and with the excepfion that some diversity is visible in the intervals which separate them, the structure of the valley is uniform and regular. HISTORY OF BELMONT AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES - 583 Beneath the creek vein or coal. No. 3, is a heavy bed of fire clay, which is extensively used for the manufacture of fire-brick, pottery, terra-cotta and so forth at many places. From its association with this important bed of clay, No. 3 is sometimes called the " Clay Coal." One half mile above Irondale, W. H. Wallace and sons, manufacture fire-brick from fire-clay found in the vicinity, and William Lacey, of Cleveland, is also engaged in its manufacture on a large scale, about one-half mile below Irondale. The outcrop of iron ore can be seen any place between Irondale and Hammondsville, and nnmerous bands of kidney ore traverse the shales all along the valley of Yellow Creek, Mr. E. K. Collins has had a series of ores on his property analyzed by Prof J. L. Cassells. None of these ores have as yet been mined, and it is impossible to say whether any of them can be profitably worked. Many reports are current of the discovery of galena on Big Yellow Creek, and much mystery was thrown around the subject, as if it were a matter of great importance. This is, however, not peculiar to that locality, as nearly every county in the State has its lead man, who claims to have found import- ant deposits of this metal, and manufactures a certain degree of cheap notoriety by pretending to be the possessor of an important secret, which he carefully guards. With sincere regret for the necessity of robbing such persons of the capital which they employ with so much pleasure, if not profit, I am compelled to say that all these rumors of the discovery of lead veins, or the allied legends of the manufacture of bullets by the Indians, from lead obtained in certain secluded places, arc, for Ohio, either deliberate frauds, or creations of the imagination, for not only has no valuable deposit of lead yet been fonnd in the State, enough has been learned of its geological structure, to warrant the statement that no such a thing exists here. CHURCHES. There are two churches in this township, both being in Irondale. One is a Methodist Episcopal and the other a Presbyterian. They are both of recent build and are probably as nice building of the kind as are in the county, outside of Steubenville. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. W. H. WALLACE.—The subject of this sketch was born in Canada in 1811, and came to this country with his parents when an infant. His father located in Philadelphia, where he lived until 1821, when he came to Ohio. Mr. Wallace received only a common school education, and when he arrived at the age of manhood, set out to make a living for himself. He entered the mercantile house of Richardson & Sons, of New Lisbon, as clerk, where he remained until 1831. He then moved to the Hammondsville, where he established a store and postoffice, and also commenced- coal mining on a large scale. Mr. Wallace has established three postoffices, and built up a large trade in the mercantile business. He has been postmaster for forty-nine years, and railroad agent twenty-seven years, and has accumulated a large fortune. In 1835 he married Matilda Nessley, daughter of John Nessley, and they are noted for their hospitality, and it is a well known fact that their house is always open for their friends, and no deserving stranger ever leaves their door without partaking of their good cheer. R. B. PARKE, M. D.—Dr. Parke is a native of Allegheny county, Pa., and was educated in his native state, and after completing his classical education, entered the stndy of medicine and became a student of Jefferson College, Philadelphia, at which place he graduated with honors. Dr. Parke is a skillful physician, and has been very successful in his practice. He located in Irondale in its flourishing days, and has still remained there. He is a strong advocate in educational matters, and takes the head in all the enterprises in the neighborhood. All measures or movements contributing to its prosperity, or the welfare of his fellow men, always receive his hearty support, and find in him most efficient aid. A. G. CRAWFORD was born in Mercer county, Pa., in 1807, and came to Jefferson county, Ohio, with his parents, in 1809. He was reared a farmer and educated in the common schools. He is one of the oldest citizens of Saline township, having spent almost his entire life here, and is an energetic farmer and an excellent neighbor, and has done all in his power to make his family what they are, respectable members of society. REV. D. A. PIERCE.—Rev. Pierce was born in Pennsylvania, and received his education in his native State. In his early life he manifested a great desire to study for the ministry, and accordingly- entered the study of theology for the purpose of becoming a minister of the gospel in the Methodist Episcopal Church. After completing his studies he entered upon this labor, and has been successful thus far, and is one of the most active workers in his conference. ANDREW DOWNER was born in Saline township, Jefferson county, and is a descendant of one of the pioneers of this part of the county. Mr. Downer learned the blacksmith and wagon-making trade, and, after ending his apprenticeship, located in Hammondsville, where be still remains, carrying on both branches of the business. Mr. Downer is an energetic and enterprising man and a good citizen, being always first in his native town to engage in any good work. W. E. ALLISON, M. D.—This gentleman was born in the Pan Handle of West Virginia and educated there. After completing his education he manifested a desire for the study of medicine, which he entered upon, and, after completing his medical course, engaged in practice in his native state, where he remained until 1878, when he moved to Hammondsville and engaged in practice. Dr. Allison is a skillful physician and a perfect gentleman. A. W. BRANT.—Mr. Brant was born in Jefferson county, Ohio. He was reared a farmer, and received a common school education in Saline township. At the age of manhood he engaged in the mercantile business at Port Homer, where he still resides. He is postmaster and railroad agent at this place, and also is in the mercantile business and carries a large stock of merchandise, consisting of dry goods, groceries, hardware and other goods pertaining to a general store. A. G. DE SELLEM—This gentleman was born in Jefferson county in 1822. He is a connection of the Nessleys, a pioneer family of Saline township. Mr. Be Sellem was reared a farmer and received a good education ; he is a self made man. Having been a hard worker, he has accumulated a comfortable fortune. He is one of the wealthiest farmers in the county and has a splendid farm, finely improved. His residence is near Port Homer station, on the Cleveland and Pittsburgh Railroad. SAMUEL VANTILBURG was born in New Jersey. de came to to this county in 1796, and located in Saline township, where a number of his descendants now live. Mr. Vantilburg was of German origin, and was one of those hardy, vigorous kind of men, so common among the Germans. He came here when all was a wilderness, and built his cabin, cleared his land and suffered all the privations of a pioneer settler, and finally, though not until he had seen the forests cleared away and fine farms springing up, he paid the debt of nature in 1856, respected by all who knew him. His sons still live in Saline township. KNOX TOWNSHIP Is situated in the northern part of Jefferson county, Ohio, and is bounded on the north by Saline township, on the east by the Ohio river, on the south by Island Creek township, and on the the west by Ross township in said county. It is composed of twenty-four sections, of township 13, of range 2, and several fractional sections of township 4, range 1. TOPOGRAPHY. This township is drained on the north by Hollow Rock and Carter's run, on the east by Jeremy's and Croxton's runs, on the south by island creek, and on the west by Town Fork of Yellow creek. The surface is generally hilly and broken; the eastern portion being quite so. The central part of the township is less broken, most of it is susceptible of cultivation and soil good; uplands taking in the limestone strata of the " upper productive" coal measures. 584 - HISTORY OF BELMONT AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES. Water—Like the rest of Eastern Ohio it is well watered, both limestone and freestone springs abounding. Timber—The prevailing variety of timber is white oak, but sugar maple, beech, walnut, locust, and elm are also common. EARLY SETTLEMENT. It cannot be definitely ascertained who was the first settler of Knox. township. James Alexander came in 1796. Isaac White came in 1798, and James McCoy in 1799, but others doubtless preceded them. Baltzer Culp settled at New Sumerset in 1800. Michael Myers, Sr., settled on the west bank of the Ohio, below the mouth of Croxton's run in 1800, and John Johnson settled on Jeremy’s run in 1801. Michael Myers established a ferry opposite Gambles run and built a large stone house on the west bank of the Ohio, where he kept hotel for at least forty years. ELECTIONS. The following document in reference to early elections in Knox township has been preserved, viz : " In conformity to an act of the General Assembly of the territory of the United States, north west of the river Ohio," entitled, " An act to establish and regulate township meetings," passed the eighteenth day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and two. On Monday, the third day of April 1802, the electors of Knox township met according to law at the house of Henry Pittenger, and proceeded to make choice of a chairman, when James Pritchard, Esq., was duly chosen. The meeting then proceeded to the election of township officers, when the following persons were duly elected, to-wit: Township Clerk—John Sloane. Overseers of the Poor—Thomas Robertson, Jacob Nessley. Trustees or Managers—William Campbell, Isaac White, Jonathan West. Fence Viewers—Peter Pugh, Henry Cooper and Alex. Campbell. Appraisers of Houses—John Johnston and J. P. McMillen. Lister of Taxable Property—Isaac West. Supervisors of Roads—John Robertson, Calvin Moorehead and Richard Jackman. Constable—Joseph Reed.  At an election held " on Monday, the fourth day of April, 1803," the number of voters was sixty-four, and the following persons were elected to fill the respective offices in the township. Township Clerk—John Sloane. Trustees—William Stoakes, Thomas Bay and Henry Pittenger. Overseers of Poor—Lodowick Hardenbrook and John Fry. Fence Viewers—Joseph Reed, William Campbell and William Sloane. Appraisers of Houses—Robert Partridge and Thomas Robertson. Lister of Taxable Property--Isaac West. Supervisors of Roads— Michael Myers, John Johnston, Peter Pugh and James Latimer. Constable—David Williamson. Justices—J. L. Wilson and James Ball. Township Clerk—Frederick Kenagi. Trustees—Henry Yeagley, James Watt and Samuel Minor. Treasurer—Samuel Arnold. Assessor—James Ousterhouse. Board of Education—John Wims, G. W. McGafiek, John Walker, Jefferson Campbell, C. Bower, John Stephenson, Thos. Cable and .David McGhie. Constable—James Atkinson. KNOXVILLE Is situated near the centre of Knox township, in Jefferson county. It was laid out by Henry Boyle in March, 1816, and contains at present one postoffice, William Riddle, postmaster; two churches, United Presbyterian and Methodist Episcopal ; one dry goods store, Richard Chambers, proprietor ; one drug store, Thomas Hamilton, proprietor ; two physicians, Park Rex, M. D., and W. Bailey, M. .D.; one printing office, Banner of Zion, Stokes Bros. proprietors; two cabinet shops, C. Bower and J. H. Paisley, proprietors ; two carpenter shops, Henry Chambers, and Peter Householder, proprietors ; one blacksmith shop, William Pipes; proprietor ; one shoeshop, L. J. Goodlin. Knoxville, although one of the oldest towns in this part of the county, is not one of the largest; its situation—removed from any large stream and without a railroad—has not been favorable to its growth. Present number of inhabitants, about one hundred and fifty. The main street of Knoxville is sixty feet wide, the others fifty feet. The lots are 60x120 feet. McCOY'S STATION Was originally named Shanghei, and was laid out by Lewis K. McCoy in 1857. Lots 50x100 feet and streets sixty feet wide. William F. Simeral, surveyor. L. K. McCoy's dwelling house and James Young's store house stood, near the present site of the depot at the time the town was laid out, but Samuel Henry built the first house on the town plat after it was surveyed; it is now occupied by Levi Henry. The town at present consists of depot of the Cleveland and Pittsburgh railroad ; one church, Presbyterian ; Terra Cotta works, Stone and Taggert, proprietors; one postoffice, Letitia Atkinson, postmistress ; one saw mill, James Stone, proprietor ; one planing mill, James Stone, proprietor ; one dry goods store, James Stone, proprietor, one saw mill, William Stewart,. proprietor ; one shoe store, M. O. Peters, proprietor ; one blacksmith shop, William Leatherow, proprietor ; one wagon shop, H. Wilkinson, proprietor ; one butcher shop, G. W. McGafick, proprietor; one hotel, Hiram Ware, proprietor; one grocery, Hiram Ware, proprietor. Number of inhabitants, about 200. This village is situated on the west bank of the Ohio river at the mouth of Jeremy's run, in Knox township, Jefferson county, Ohio. NEWBURG—SLOAN'S STATION. Michael Myers, Sr., having been employed as scout by the Government he received in recognition of his services a title to the fractional section 25, township 4, range 1, on the west bank of the Ohio river. One hundred acres of this land he sold to George Myers, his brother, which in time was .transferred to John Depuy, and in the year 1818, Depuy laid out a town called Newburg; lots 60x120, streets fifty feet. The first hotel in the place was kept by Michael Myers, Jr., a son of the famous "Over Mike Myers," the scout. The first store was kept by Joseph Kline, and the first blacksmith was James Toland. Newburg, although a noted steamboat landing, and even famous in some respects, never attained any considerable size until the construction of the Cleveland and Pittsburgh railroad, and the establishment of a station at that point called " Sloan's Station." The town at present contains the following institutions, viz : one postoffice, A. C. Peters, postmaster ; four churches, Methodist Protestant, Methodist Episcopal, United Presbyterian and Presbyterian ; four physicians, T. O. Grover, J. J. Shanley, J. W. Collins and P. A. Walker ; three stores—general variety, Daniels, Franey & Co., W. F. Bracy & Co., and J. C. Kelly ; one telegraph, Western Union, operator, S. L. McAdams; one drug store, George C. Pugh, proprietor ; one hotel, George Procht, proprietor ; depot of the Cleveland and Pittsburgh railroad, George Magee agent; sewer pipe and terra cotta works, Carlyle, Connally & Co. ; one red brick yard, D. H. Kerr, proprietor ; one planing mill, Jefferson Saltsman, proprietor ; two confectioneries, Geo. Pracht and M. Wheeligham, proprietors ; two blacksmith shops, George Davis and M. D. Edwards, proprietors; two wagon shops, Alex. Thomas and F. K. Jackson, proprietors ; three shoe shops, John Brady, A. C. Peters and John Volmer, proprietors; one grocery store, James McConnell, proprietor ; one ferry, John Hood, proprietor ; one cooper shop, J. A. Carnahan, proprietor ; one grain cradle shop, Thomas Phillips, proprietor ; two painters, James Watson and A. W. Myers ; three plasterers, Henry Brook and Richard and William Lee; three butchers, James Ousterhouse, B. F. Swearingen and J. C. Blackburn ; two bricklayers, L. C. Bray and John Berry , ten carpenters, John W. Myers, B. F. Myers, Hamilton Beebout, James G. Glenn, John Muncy, Dorwin Jewett. George Morrow, Joseph Bowles, James Hamilton and Andrew Carnahan. Newburg has never been incorporated. NEW SOMERSET Is a small village, situated in the northwestern part of Knox township. It was laid out in February, 1816, by Baltzer Culp and contains lots 60x150 feet, streets fifty and sixty feet wide, one postoffice, George Roberts, postmaster; one store, general variety, Wm. Yeagley, proprietor ; two churches, Methodist 585 - HISTORY OF BELMONT AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES. Episcopal and Christian; two blacksmith shops, John Lawrence and George Yeatey, proprietors; two shoe shops, John Vandyke and Thomas McLain, proprietors; two carpenter shops, John McLain and Larison McLain, proprietors. ELLIOTTSVILLE Is a small village at a station on the Cleveland and Pittsburgh railroad and contains beside the railroad bnildings the " Calumet Sewer Pipe and Terra Cotta Works," a postoffice, James L. Elliott, postmaster ; a general variety store, kept by J. L. Elliott, and a number of dwellings. M. E. CHURCH, SLOAN'S STATION, OHIO. The first Methodist Episcopal sermon was delivered here in the year 1837, by Rev. James M. Bray, Sr., in the meadow under some shade trees, between J. C. Kelley's store and the river. The Rev. Bray, Sr., is still living at this date and is serving the people at Findley- Chapel, Steubenville, Ohio. The first Methodist class meeting was organized here under the leadership of John Bray, Sr., deceased, in 1841 or 1842. The M. E. Church was regularly organized here at this place February 14, 1874, with twelve members, as follows : J. W. Myers, A. C. Peters, J. B. Peters, Joseph P. Bowles, Samuel John- son H. H. L. Carrol, J. W. Dawson, J. C. Kelly, Thomas Greer and wife, Henry Myers and James Robinson, who held their meetings in the public school building and depended on local preachers and traveling ministers for preaching. Shortly after the organization a revival of religion broke out and one hundred and ninety-nine members were added to the original twelve, making a total membership of two hundred and eleven. In the year 1875, under the supervision of the Rev. J. R. Roller, pastor in charge, and the building committee, a new church edifice was commenced, 42x62 feet, of brick and slate roof, with seating capacity for five hundred. The church was commenced in April, 1875, and dedicated in November of the same year by Bishop Foster. Whole cost of building, including pews. deck, furniture, &c., $5,000. MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH—SLOAN'S STATION. During the summer of 1869, the pastor of island Creek Presbyterian church, Rev. W. R. Vincent began holding open air meetings in the woods, door-yards and orchards in the vicinity of Sloan's Station, Jeddo and Elizabeth. The first of these services was held on the land of George Morrow, on the evening of the 4th of July, 1869. On December 13, of the same year a meeting was held, moderated by Rev. W. R. Vincent, at which steps were taken for the purpose of erecting a church at Sloan Station. Said Memorial chapel being completed, was dedicated October 30, 1870 ; Rev. J. P. Caldwell of the Presbytery of St. Clairsville, preached the sermon. In the fall of 1873 a petition was proposed and signed by the worshippers in the chapel, and sent to the presbytery of Steubenville in October, asking separate organization. The proper steps being taken by the Prestery, and the way being found clear, a church was organized, bearing the name of Memorial Presbyterian church. The ruling elders are as follows: Andrew Robertson, John Franey, Thomas Hunt, Charles T. Young and David Aten. Rev. W. R. Vincent preached for this people until the relation between the church of Island creek and himself was dissolved. Rev. J. N. Swan immediately succeeded him, remaining as a pastor a little more than a year, and the Rev. S. Fisher as his successor, served the church from August, 1876, to August, 1879. During his pastorate, R. K. Hill and James Hudson were elected and installed ruling elders. KNOXVILLE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. The Knoxville M. E. Church was organized sometime between 1830 and 1835, Who organized the first class, or who preached the first sermon, cannot now be ascertained. The first class met for some time in a school house, then removed to a brick building which was occupied by the Presbyterians. This house having never been finished, was destroyed by a storm, after which the class retrograded ; but was again revived in about 1857, by Rev. John Wright, and met in a house built by the united efforts of the Presbyterians, United Presbyterians and Methodists. Some difficulty having arisen about the building, and a part selling their interest, the affair ended in a law suit, and all parties forsaking the already dilapidated house. The Methodists then rallied and built a neat frame house 32 by 53. 74—B. & J. Cos. This society has had many reverses, and at present has a membership of thirty-seven. Henry Cooper is said to have been the the first class leader. John Harburt is the present leader. SUGAR GROVE CHURCH. This church is situated about four miles from the mouth of Yellow creek, Jefferson county, and two miles from McCoy's Station. This society, which was one of the first in the county, was organized by James B. and John Finley, in 1800 or 1802, with Charles Hale as first class leader. Services were first held in an old round log house 20 by 25 feet. The following are the names of those who composed the first class : Jacob Nessley, Randal Hale, John Hale, Charles Hale, James Prichard, Nathan Shaw, Joseph Elliott, Benjamin Elliott, Robert Maxwell, John Sapp, John Clinton, Jacob Buttenburg and John Herington. The old log house gave way in time to a hewed log, about 25 by 30, which was burned in 1841. It was replaced by the present brick structure. The succession of preachers cannot be correctly given, but are nearly the same as those of the New Somerset Society, these two points with Knoxville being always connected. Sugar Grove church has had rather an even membership, having steadily increased until it now numbers seventy-six. The present class leaders are E. W. Cooper and Joseph Sapp. NEW SOMERSET METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. This sociefy was organized by Joshua Monroe about 1836. J. P. Finley was probably the minister who preached the flrst sermon, though it is not definitely known. The names of those comprising the first class are as follows : Mary Hartman, Susan Hartman, Catharine Saltsman, Martin Saltsman, Jane Saltsman, Philip Saltsman, Delila Saltsman, Solomon Hartman, William Barcus and Hannah Barcus. Their first place of worship was a school house adjacent to the present church, which is a frame building of no great pretentions, being only 30x40, old style, and in bad repair. It is situated at the north end of the village of Somerset, 14 miles from Steubenville. The first class leader was Thomas Goodlin. The present leaders are Jacob Grubaugh and Wesley Taylor. This society has never had a very large membership, the greatest on record being sixty. The present membership is forty-five. The ministers that have preached to this congregation are, as near as can be ascertained, Joshua Monroe, John Minor, Doctor Adams, Philip Green, David Merryman, Simon Lock, Harry Bradshaw, J. C. Kent, Thomas Winstanly, Walter Athy, George McCaska, William Divinna, Edward Taylor, William Knox, A. H. Thomas, Samuel Longden, J. E. McGaw, J. Shearer, William Tipton, S. F. Miner, Theophilus Nean, Chester Morrison, George Crook and R. L. Miller. Our minutes show the following appointments: 1856, R. Boyd, W. H. Tibbetts, John Crisman ; 1858-9, John Wright, J. F. Nessley; 1860-1, J. M. Bray, S. H. Nesbit, T. M. Stevens; 1863, P. K. McCue, J. Hollingshead ; 1864-5, W. S. Black burn , 1856-7 8. H. McCall, W. B. Grace, R. M. Freshwater 1869-70, G. D. Kin near, J. 11. Keys ; 1872, J. Q. A. Miller; 1873-4-5, G. W. Dennis ; 1876, A. J. .Lane; 1877, J. H. Rogers; 1878, J. E. Hollister. CHRISTIAN CHURCH AT NEW SOMERSET, This church was first organized September 19, 1840, by Elder John Jackman with the following members : Joseph Marshall and wife, Matthias Swickard and wife, G. H. Puntious and wife, Daniel Householder and wife, John Billman and wife, Hannah Zeatherbery, Jennet McGee, Emily Coffman and Mary Householder. The first church officers were Joseph Marshall, G. H. Puntious and Mathias Swickard, elders, and Daniel Householder, deacon. In June, 1841, Peter Householder was elected deacon. The first regular preacher employed was Charles E. Van Vorhis, for $37.5'0 for one-fourth of his time. He was succeeded by the following ministers or elders: John Jackman, Mahlon, Martin, Eli Regal, Cornelius Finney, Thomas Dyal, J. M. Thomas, J. D. White, Mason Terry, J. A. Wilson, Robert Atherton,, D. 0. Thomas, A. Skidman, M. P. Hayden and others who held protracted meetings for the church. The first church was built in 1841, of brick, 28x40 feet. The present membership is seventy-six. The church officers are: Peter Householder, J. Z. Wilson, J. B. Zeatherbery, elders, and Otto Householder and Jonathan Vandyke, deacons. The present pastor is J. W. Kemp. Of the charter members but two are living, Mathias Swickard and Mary householder. 586 - HISTORY OF BELMONT AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES. On December 4, 1873, there was a church organized at Hammondsville, of thirty members who formerly belonged to the New Somerset church, with Wm. McConnell and J. R. Maple, elders, and Isaac Iddy and 1). Z. Maple, deacons. The present membership is forty and the pastor is J. W. Kemp. They have no house of worship. METHODIST PROTESTANT CHURCH OF NEWBURG. The first class was organized in 1851, and composed of the following persons : F. A. McFerren, Michael Bowles, Mary A. Crawford, Martha M. Crawford, Elizabeth Crawford, W. B. Sloan, Elmira Sloan, Mary McFerren, Thomas McFerren, Henry Myers and wife, Sarah A. Myers, David Sloan and wife, Mary, Martha Myers, Rebecca A. Myers, Jas. Lyons and wife, Rosanna, Thomas Mahan and wife, Elizabeth, and David Estelle and wife. The first class leader was Thomas Mahan. Joseph Hamilton preached about three months in the year 1851, when the Rev. E. A. Brindley began his labors at this place. He was a zealous worker in the vineyard of his Master and under his ministrations the society grew and flourished. A church was erected in 1853, frame 30x40, afterwards enlarged to 30x60, and for this the society is mainly indebted to Mr. Brindley. His connection with the congregation ceased in 1860, and Rev. Mr. Hastings officiated until 1872, then came Rev. F, A. Brown, who served till 1876. Rev. J. B. McCormick occupied the pulpit one year. Rev. A. B. Cochran also officiated one year. Rev. Charles Caddy assumed the pastoral relation in 1878, and is the present incumbent. Present membership, 213. Class leaders, Lorenzo Jewett and F. A. McFerren. UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF NEWBURG. The first sermon was preached by Rev. J. M. Jamison, and the society organized by Rev. J. Kennedy, in 1869, with the following members : George McGee and wife, Mary, A. H. Gaston and wife, Jane, W. Harper, wife and daughters, John Burns and wife, Mary, and Mrs. Gibbon and daughters. Ruling elders, Hamilton Gaston and George Magee. The first ordained minister was Rev. J. H. Leeper. After the close of Mr. Leeper's pastorate the society depended on supplies till. January, 1877, when Rev. Braden became pastor and served eighteen months. The congregation is at present without. a settled pastor. The church, a fine frame building 36x46, was erected in 1870, and is free from debt. PROTESTANT METHODIST CHURCH AT McCOYS. Rev. F. A. Brown formed the first class of the following members, viz : James Stone and his wife, Mary, Levi Henry and wife, Sarah, M. O. Peters and wife, Susannah, George H. Hinkle and wife, Mary, Bernard Herron and wife, John Adams and wife, Rebecca J., Margaret Mushrush, Letitia Atkinson, Nancy J. Hinkle, Elizabeth Hinkle, Lena Bell, Jennie Wherry, Nancy Maxwell and William H. Jones ; trustees, J. C. Maxwell Barnard Heron, George H. Mushrush, James Stone, John Adams, M. O. Peters and William Jones; class leader, George H. Hinkle. The church building was erected in the fall of 1873, a frame structure 32x50 feet. The pasfors were F. A. Brown, J. B. McCormick and John Daker, the present minister, Present number of members, one hundred. KNOXVILLE U. P. CHURCH Was organized in 1837, by Rev. Samuel Taggart and John Donaldson with a membership of seventeen, Isaac Grafton, Samuel White and Gilead Chapman were elected ruling elders, and Dr. Watt, J. Stokes and Isaac Grafton, trustees. Rev. Wm. Larimer was installed pastor April 1, 1838, and continued as such till 1848, when Rev. C. Campbell became pastor and retained that relation till 1854. Rev. J. H. Peacock was installed pastor in September, 1859, and served as snch until April, 1867. Rev. J. B. Borland took charge of this congregation in connection with Richmond July 1, 1871, and still continues to sustain the pastoral relation. The present members of session are : Daniel White; Robert Gray, Rutherford McClelland, Cletns Bowers, John T. Williamson, J. C. Rogers and John Smith. Deacons and Trustees—Cletus Bowers, Daniel Shelly, George Warren and Thomas Swann. The present church edifice was erected in 1875, at a cost of $3,600 and dedicated by the Rev. S. J. Stewart. It is a frame building 32x48. Present number of members, about eighty. SCHOOLS. The history of education in Knox township is somewhat involved in obscurity, so much so that we cannot venture to say when and where the first school was faught. It is believed, however, that a school was taught at Sugar Grove in 1800. There are at present nine school buildings in the bounds of the township, none however of higher grade than " common schools." Besides the ordinary district school houses there is one situated in the town of Newburg at Sloan's station that is of more than ordinary size and aspires to the dignity of a graded school. MANUFACTURERS. The abundance and good quality of fire clay found along the Ohio river has led to the establishment of numerous " fire brick," " sewer pipe " and " terra cotta " works, as follows THE RAIN BOW FIRE BRICK WORKS. These works are situated on Croxton's run, just above the Cleveland and Pittsburgh railroad bridge. Built by Michael Myers in 1859—the first works of the kind erected in the county. They are at present operated by Mr. J. G. Culp, under a five years' lease. ENTERPRISE FIRE BRICK WORKS Were built about 1869, by John Franey and Alexander Stewart and are capable of turning ont 1,000,000 bricks annually. In 1870, the works were sold to Porter, Minor & Co., who still operate them. CARLYE'S SEWER PIPE AND TERRA COTTA WORKS. These works were erected at Sloan's Station in 1855, by Geo. Carlyle, being the first works of the kind in the county of Jefferson and perhaps in the state of Ohio. The name of the firm is now Carlyle, Connally & Co. EXCELSIOR SEWER PIPE AND TERRA COTTA WORKS Are situated near Elliottsville, Jefferson county; are leased and run by P. Connor & Bro., who employ about ten men and manufacture everything in their line of business. FOREST CITY FIRE-BRICK WORKS were built in 1873, by John Franey, and are situated near Sloan's Station on the line of the " River extension " of the Cleveland and Pittsburgh railroad. These works employ about twenty men, and turn out 1,000,000 bricks annually. Mr. Francy is having them over hauled, is putting in new machinery and intends hereafter to add the manufacture of sewer pipe to his business. "ADAMANTINE" TERRA COTTA WORKS. Erected at McCoy s Station by W. W. Ford & Co. and now owned and run by Stone & Taggart. There are also other works along the line of the C. & P. R. R., amongst them are those of Freeman Bro's., one mile below McCoy's Statical. "CALUMET" SEWER PIPE, FIRE-BRICK AND TERRA COTTA WORKS, Francy, Daniels & Co., proprietors. These works were erected in November, 1870, by Garlick & Sizer, and operated by them until July, 1878, and since that time by the above mentioned firm. It is one of the largest establishments of the kind on the Ohio River. They manufacture in the sewer pipe line all sizes from the smallest up to thirty inches in diameter ; also fire clay stove pipe, chimney linings and chimney tops. Architectural goods, such as window caps, door caps, cornice brackets, &c. ; also a great variety of miscellaneous work constantly on hand, or if special work is desired it is made to order on short notice. They do a business of about $90.000 annually. MILLS. The first grist mill in Knox township and one of the first in Jefferson county was built on Croxton's run, about one mile from the Ohio river, by Michael Myers, Sr. This mill did good service for many years, but is now standing idle. HISTORY OF BELMONT AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES - 587 TUNNEL GRIST MILLS. These mills are situated on Yellow creek near the line of Ross township, and are owned by Mrs M. House. J. C. KELLY, MERCHANT, SLOAN'S STATION, OHIO. He came to Sloan's Station in June, 1872, from California, having lived in the "golden state" 20 years. He purchased the store house and dwelling that he now occupies, paying cash down in gold, something unprecedented for this place, and since that time he has followed the business of general merchandising with moderate success making every year a little money notwithstanding the panic shrinkage on goods, and the hard times. While merchants were failing all around him, Mr. Kelly succeeded in bringing his vessel through many storms and breakers to a safe harbor. Mr. Kelly is an old merchant of fifteen years' experience, and is careful, cautious and considerate, making no haste to be rich, but rather to save what he brought from California, and each year add a little to the original nest egg. His system of business is cash and ready pay, no orders or promises to pay, and by pursuing this system of business he is enabled to buy for cash at bottom figures and sell to customers a little under those that buy on time. BIOGRAPHIES OF KNOX TOWNSHIP, JEFFERSON COUNTY. JOHN FRANCY was born in county Antrim, Ireland, April 11, 1830, where he received a limited education and grew to manhood. Came to America, landed at New York, May 12, 1850 ; from there came direct to New Cumberland, where he commenced work on a fire-brick yard owned by Stewart and Muney, where he worked for six months, then came to Freeman's Landing, W. Va., where he engaged with G. S. Porter, worked for him until 1858, then went back to New Cumberland, where he engaged in the coal mines about one year. Then he took charge of Myers' brick works, which he operated two years. This is the first fire brick works in Jefferson county. He then went back to Cumberland and superintended the works of J. H. Atkinson two years, then leased the Stewart works, where he first worked and operated them six years, producing annually about 900,000 bricks, using 1,500 tons of clay. In 1869, he purchased of J. R, M..Stewart one-half interest in a saw mill property, and in connection with Alexander Stewart, started firebrick works that were the most extensive in Jefferson county. They manufactured about 1,000,000 brick annually, using 2,000 tons of clay. After operating these works about a year they sold them to John Porter & Co., who still continue the business. He then took charge of the fire brick department of Garlik & Sizer, at Ellicottsville, where he worked one year. In 1873, he purchased the present site and established the Foust City fire brick. works, which he is now operating. They manufacture about 1,000,000 brick annually, using 1500 tons of clay. They employ about twenty men. Mr. Franey married, March 26, 1850, and the next day took passage for New York. Has reared a family of seven children, five sons and two daughters—all living. Postoffice Sloan's Station, Ohio. P. CONNOR & BRO., manufaeturers of sewer pipe and terra cotta work, are engaged in the Elliott factory and manufacturing everything in their line. They commenced business in 1877 and have a lease of the works for five years. They burn five kilns per month and employ ten men. Their works are known as the "Excelsior Sewer Pipe and Terra Cotta Works." J. L. BLACKBURN was born May 5, 1846, in Jefferson county, where he has always lived. He was educated at the common schools. His father was also a native of Jefferson county. J. L. was married in the spring of 1871. He is a miller by trade and is now operating the Riverside flouring mills at Sloan’s Station, in the business of which he is a partner. J. L. ELLIOTT.—The grandfather of the subject of this sketch came to Jefferson county at a very early day and settled in Cross Creek township (viz: John Elliott). J. C. Elliott, father of J. L. Elliott, was born in Cross Creek township in about 1813 74—B. & J. Cos. or 1814, where he grew to manhood. The town of Elliottsville was named in honor of J. C. Elliott, who was one of the pioneer merchants. He moved to Allegheny City, Pa., where he is now engaged in business. Our subject has been keeping store in Elliottsville for the last two years and keeps an assortment of goods suited to the trade. John Elliott reared a family of six children-four sons and two daughters. J. C. Elliott reared a family of four children, all of whom are living. JACOB NESSLEY was born in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, in the year 1753, and married Elizabeth Groff, by whom he had two sons, John and Jacob. Jacob Nessley, Sr., settled on the eastern bank of 'the Ohio river, below Tomlinson's run in 1785. Here he established a nursery about the year 1790, and in 1800 he moved across the Ohio and established an nursery in 1801. The apple now known as the " Gate apple" was originally called the " Beam apple," and was brought from Lancaster county, Pa., by Jacob Nessley. He died Nov. 3, 1832. JOHN NESSLEY was born February 1, 1778, and married Elizabeth Fawcett, November 2, 1809, by whom he had eight children, as follows : Alice, born January 24, 1811 ; Jacob G., born July 15, 1812 , Matilda, born March 9, 1814; Judith, born June 14th, 1815; Mary, born January 29, 1818 ; Elizabeth, born June 17, 1820 ; Nancy, born July 23, 1822 ; John F,, born February 8, 1824. John Nessly moved to his father,s Ohio property in 1820, and died there in 1842 (January 17) JUDITH NESSLEY, married Lewis K. McCoy, and settled on Section 34, Township 4, Range 1, near the present village of McCoy's Station. Seven children were the fruits of this marriage. Their names are as follows : Annette, Edwin, William, John J., Mary, Olive and Ida McCoy. Mrs McCoy survives her husband and occupies the old McCoy homestead. J. W. COLLINS, M. D., was born in Cross Creek township, February 16, 1844, Was educated in common school till his seventeenth year, when he commenced teaching, which he continued until twenty years of age, when he commenced the study of medicine with Prof. B. F. Payne. In June, 1870, he was licensed to practice medicine by the Philadelphia University of Medicine and Surgery, since which he has been practicing at Sloan's Station. Attended a course of lectures at Columbus Medical College, and graduated at that institution in 1879. Was married, November 11, 1867. Postoffice, Sloan's Station, O. GEORGE CARLYLE, was born October 15, 1824, in Scotland and came to America in 1849. Learned the potters trade in Glasgow,.Scotland, and upon his arrival in America, he commenced work at Liverpool. Ohio, where be remained for about one year, when he went to Zanesville, Ohio, and worked about one year, and from there to Cincinnati for one year. On June 16, 1852, he came to Freeman's Landing, West Virginia, where with a capital of seventy dollars he commenced the manufacturing of Terra Cotta and Sewer Pipe, which was at that time the first works of the kind in America, and through his energy the foundation was laid for a vast business. He operated at Freeman's Landing for three years, when he removed to the Ohio side and established works at Sloan’s Station, with which he is still connected. He labored under great disadvantage in introducing his wares, and was not a financial success until about 1863, when the importance of this kind of sewer pipe began to be noticed and appreciated until hundreds of establishments are required to furnish the demand. When he first started, the work was all done by hand, except grinding the clay, which was done by horse power. As soon as the business would sustain it, steam was attached, but still it had to be .finished by hand. The work is now all done by machinery. H. C. WILKINSON was born in Jefferson county in 1844, where he has always lived. He received but a common school education. Was married November 26, 1878, to Miss Belle Haythorne. He located at McCoy's Station in March, 1876, where he is manufacturing wagons, buggies, and everything in his line. JAMES R. M. STEWART was born March 20, 1809, in London, England, and came with his father to Jefferson county when ten years of age, whore he has always lived. He was educated 588 - HISTORY OF BELMONT AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES. at Steubenville and Cincinnati and intended following the profession of medicine, but his health failing him be had to quit school and give up his favorite profession. He went to Florida and recovered his health and then went into the river trade, in which he continued for about twenty years. He engaged extensively in the lumber business and built a large saw mill which he operated for a number of years, but sold the mill property to Franey & Stewart and they turned it into a fire brick and terra cotta works. He has been called upon to serve the people as justice of the peace for seven terms, but at the present has retired to private life. His father, Alexander Stewart, owned the first wagon, also the first iron plow that was ever brought into Knox township. C. BOWER was born in 1834, in Germany, where he resided until seventeen years old. He served an apprenticeship of three years in Germany at cabinet making. He came to America in 1851, and to Jefferson county in 1853, where he has since lived. Came to Knoxville in November, 1863, and bought the shops he is now operating of John Kelly. At present Mr. Bower is carrying a large assortment of furniture and everything in the line of undertaker's goods, and is doing a flourishing business. PARKS REX, M. D., was born in Jefferson county, September 6, 1851, where he grew to manhood and received his education. In 1875 he commenced the study of medicine .with John McCarrel, M. D., of Wellsville, Ohio, where he remained three years, but during this time he attended lectures at the Cleveland Medical College, graduating in the spring of 1878. Commenced practicing at Knoxville soon after leaving college. R. H. HALSTED was born in New York in 1809, but his father removed to Luzerne county, Pennsylvania, in 1813, where our subject grew to manhood. Upon becoming of age he started for himself, and worked for about three years as a journeyman shoemaker (having learned the trade previous to his becoming of age) at different places, but becoming tired of a wandering life, he located in Steubenville, in 1832, and commenced business for himself, doing custom work and also carrying a small stock of ready made work, which he purchased in Pittsburgh, until in 1844, when he made a trip to Boston, Mass., and after that time he purchased all his stock at that point, generally making two trips each year. Through his energy and sagacity he has accumulated considerable wealth, and in 1870 he sold his store to his son-in-law and retired to private life. Was married in 1836 to a daugter of F. L. Bond, of Baltimore, Md., and a cousin of Gov. Bradford, of Maryland. His wife is still living. They have reared a family of three children, all of whom are living—one son and two daughters. Has been a faithful member of the M. P. Church since 1836. He came to Sloan's Station in 1872, where he has since remained in the quietude of his own home enjoying the fruits of his labor. WILLIAM MYERS, the son of Michael Myers, the Indian fighter, was born in Jefferson county in 1811, on the farm where he now resides, and where be has always lived. In those days it was not considered necessary for a young man to be educated, and our subject received but a limited education, but a most thorough education in the line of hard work. Was reared on the farm, but at the age of 21 years he took charge of the mill that had been built by his father at a very early day; in fact it was the first mill built in this portion of Jefferson county, and is still known as Myers' mill. He continued in the mill for about fifteen years, when he went into the "river trade," which he has followed for the last twenty-five years. Was married in 1839, but lost his wife in 1841; was married again in 1845. By his first wife he reared two children, both of whom are still living; has been connected with the U. P. Chnrch for the last fifteen years. THOMAS L. MCLEAN was born in 1816, in Knox township, Jefferson county, where he has always resided. His father, John McLean, was born in Pennsylvania and lived there until 1799, when he removed to Jefferson county, and remained there to the time of his death, at the age of 76. There were eleven children in his father's family, six sons and five daughters. Thomas L. was married in 1844 to Miss H. Abbott, of Carroll county, Ohio, and has reared a family of twelve children, of whom eight are are still living. Of John McLean's family, five are still living. Our subject has followed the vocation of teacher for about fifteen years. He has held various township offices. He has treated successfully a great many cases of cancer, and at this time, though in ill health, is still following his profession. JOHN EDMISTON was born March 9, 1807; came to Knox township, Jefferson county, in 1814, where he remained all his life. He was a miller by trade, which he followed about thirty years. He served many years as a justice of the peace, and was an influential citizen. His wife was a native of Pennsylvania. They reared a family of five children, of whom three are still living; was a member of the Presbyterian church. J. W. EDMISTON was born in Jefferson county, June 3, 1833, where he has lived all his life ; has always been a farmer.; is now engaged in growing wool and general farming; was a member of Company D, 98th Regiment 0. V.; enlisted August 15, 1862; served throughout the war, and was mustered out June 15, 1865. He was slightly wounded at the battle of Perryville, Kentucky. Was married February 17, 1860. MAE. M. HOUSE has been living in Jefferson county since 1864. She was the wife of Joseph M. House. He died on the farm where she lives. He was engaged in the mercantile business for the last sixteen years, which business Mrs. House still carries on. She has also been postmistress at Salt Works post-office for the last fonr years. She also owns the flouring mill known as "Tunnel Mills." Her maiden name was Melissa Coburn ; was a native of Columbiana county, Ohio. Was married in 1855. ROBERT MCCLELLAND.—Born in Chester county, Pennsylvania in 1776, but removed with his father when seven years old, to Westmoreland county, where he lived till 1807, when he came to Jefferson county, and settled on the farm now owned by his son William. He bought the land from the government. He died in 1854. He reared a family of eleven children, seven sons and three daughters, of whom seven are still living, all in Jefferson county, except one sister, who lives in Ashland, Ohio. Was a cooper by trade, but farming was his business. He was out on an expedition against the Indians, near Meadville. Pa.; was gone about three months; was in one of the forts in Crawford county, Pa. It was attacked by the savages several times, but they were repulsed; returned safely. Served as a captain in the home militia in 1809-10 and 1811. COL. JOHN MCCLELLAND was born in Westmoreland county, Pa., May 29, 1806, and came to Jefferson county with his father at the age of one year, where he has always lived ; was the eldest son of Robert McClelland. His education is limited, and was. obtained after he became of age, and through his own exertion. He worked a while at the carpenter and millwright trade, but has principally followed farming all his life. At the age of nineteen, be received a commission as lieutenant in Captain Mitchell's rifle company, of the 7th Brigade, 14th Division of Ohio militia, independent riflemen, commanded by Col. William McCauslin. At McCauslin's resignation lieutenant McClelland was appointed by General Stokely as colonel, in which position he continued until the regiment was mustered out at the expiration of their time. He has filled various township offices and was nominated unanimously by the Democratic party to represent them in the legislature. WILLIAM MCCLELLAND, was born in Jefferson, and on the farm where be now lives, in 1814, and where he has spent his life so far. Is a carpenter by trade but at present he devotes his time to farming. Married in 1841, and has reared a family of seven children all of whom are living. REUBEN ALBAUGH, was born in Jefferson county, in 1810. When about ten year of age, he went to Harrison county with his father, where he remained till twenty-two years of age. Learned the trade of plowmaker, also wagonmaker. After he completed his trade he worked on journey work for several years. In February, 1834, he located his shop and commenced business at Bowling Green, where he is now operating. Married the same year, December 24, 1834, to Miss Sarah Rider and reared a family of ten children. His wife died in 1852, September 10th, and Mr. Albaugh was married again April 24, 1860; has reared a family of four children, three of whom are living, by his last marriage. He for the first two years manufactured plows, but the third year he commenced wagon work and all kinds of farming implements. He says he nude an average of one hundred and twenty plows yearly for a .cumber of years, and all were sold to the farmers in the surrounding country. He kept three men at work constantly, but at present he is not HISTORY OF BELMONT AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES - 589 doing anything in the plow business since the war, but is doing quite a business in wagon and carriage work. JAMES ALEXANDER was born in Brooke county, W. Va., October 19, 1776, where he remained till after his marriage in 1796, when he came to what is now Knox township, where he remained until his death in 1865. He was married to Miss I. Brown, by whom he had ten children, of whom only three arc living. His wife dying, he was married again in 1823 to Miss Rachel Spiller, by whom he reared a family of nine children, of whom only three are living. He served in the war of 1812 as captain of a volunteer rifle company in Col. Andrew's regiment. When he came to Jefferson county first he leased some land for five years. At the expiration of the time he bought the farm where his son, S. Z. Alexander, now lives, and where Mr. A. spent his life. Farming was his occupation through life. Served as justice of the peace for twenty-one years, also as town ship clerk. Was connected with the Presbyterian Church, and was a ruling elder for over forty years. S. Z. ALEXANDER, son of .Tames Alexander, was born on the farm where he now lives April 13, 1833; was married in 1859, and is a member of the Presbyterian Church. JOHN CULP, third son of George and Keziah Culp, was born in 1815, in Jefferson county, where he has always lived. Was married December 25, 1849, to Miss M. M. McCullough, and has reared a family of five children, four of whom are living. He made two or three trips on the river as a trader, but has spent about twenty years of his life as a drover, driving stock .across the mountains to the Atlantic cities. In 1851 he purchased the farm where he now lives, and for several years he has turned his attention to farming, wool growing, &c. His is one of the model farms of Jefferson county. Has been connected with the Presbyterian Church for the last twenty-eight years. W. F. MYERS was born in Jefferson county, April 22, 1847, on the farm where he now lives. He is a great grandson of "Anver Mike" Myers; was married February 11, 1869; received just a common school educ ation ; has followed farming for the last ten years, and in the winter runs on the river as a trader. GEORGE CULP was born in Preston county, W. Va., in 1790, and came with his father to Jefferson county in 1800, where he spent the remainder of his days. He was married to Miss Keziah Maple, May 12, 1808, and their union was blessed with ten children, eight of whom are still living. His wife dying he married Mrs. Isabella Warden, May 21, 1829, by whom he reared a family of eleven children, of whom seven are still living. Mr. Culp lived to the good old age of eighty-nine years and retained his mind to the last. He died March 29, 1879, with a bright hope of a blessed immortality. In 1817, he connected himself with the the island Creek Presbyterian church. In 1819, he was elected a ruling elder of this church during the administration of Rev. Snodgrass. He acted as commissioner for two terms and was called upon to serve as justice of the peace, in which capacity he served for over twenty years, and held various other township offices, all of which he filled satisfactorily to the people. He was drafted in the war of 1812, but his wife objected to him going and he hired a substitute to go in his place. His father, Baltzer Culp, settled near where New Somerset now stands, at a very early day and afterwards laid out that town. J. N. COOK was born in Washington county, Pa., and came to Jefferson county in the spring of 1875, and located at Knoxville, where he was engaged in the mercantile business till in 1877, when he came to Sloan's Station and opened a general variety store, in which business he is at present engaged. M. B. EDWARDS was born in Pennsylvania and came to Jefferson county in 1866, and engaged in the business of general blacksmithing. At that time his shop was the only one at Sloan's Station. He was married in 1861, and has reared a family of seven children. JAMES MCCONNELL was born in Ireland in 1823, and came to America in 1851, and located in Hancock county, W. Va., where he went to work in the fire brick works of Porter & Co. ; worked for them for twenty-four years. In the spring of 1872, he started a store at Freeman's Landing, W. Va. One of his sons took charge of the store and Mr. McConnell continued to work on in the brickyards. In 1877, he removed to Sloan's Station, where he is now engaged in the mercantile business. He was married in Ireland just before leaving for America and has reared a family of eleven children, all of whom are living. J. G. CULP, proprietor of the Rainbow Fire Brick Works, which were built in 1859 by Michael Myers. Mr. Culp has the works leased for five years, and has operated them since May 1, 1879. The works are of a capacity of 500,000 brick. He is also furnishing about 2,500 tons of clay, mostly to Carlyle, Donehue & Co.; employs eleven men, and will add during the summer a full line of terra cotta machinery. JOHN BRAY was born in New York in 1797, and came to Jefferson county in 1822, where he remained until his death in 1872. During the time he was a resident of the county he served the people as a justice of the peace; was a zealous worker in the church from 1837 to the time of his death. He reared a family of nine children, six of whom are still living, W. F. BRAY (a son of John Bray) was born in Jefferson county, where he was reared to manhood. At the age of 21 he went to California, where he remained for ten years. He then returned to Jefferson county and settled at Sloan's Station, where he is now engaged in the mercantile business in company with Mr. Hartford ; commenced business in April, 1878; they are carrying a full line of goods suited to the trade. Enlisted October, 1861, and re-enlisted in 1863 as a veteran ; discharged in May, 1865 ; was a member of Company F, 2d Regiment Infantry, California Volunteers; served as guard on the Pacific coast; was married in 1878 to Miss Annie L. Thompson, of Steubenville. ISLAND CREEK TOWNSHIP was erected in 1806 out of Steubenville township, being one of the original five townships into which Jefferson county was divided in 1803. It contains 36 sections of township 7, range 2; also 4 full sections and 7 fractional sections of township 3, range 1, of the original "seven ranges" surveyed by the government in 1785-6. It received its name from Island creek, the principal stream which traverses the township from west to east and empties into the Ohio opposite Brown's Island. This township is bounded on the north by Knox township, on the east by the Ohio river, on the south by Cross Creek township, and on the west by Salem township. TOPOGRAPHY. Island Creek township is drained on the south by Will's creek, and on the north by Island creek. The surface is broken and billy for a few miles west of the Ohio river, but from thence westward to the line of Salem township is comparatively smooth and snsceptible of cultivation. The soil is excellent, and produces all kinds of grain abundantly. PRODUCTS. Wheat, corn and oats are the principal grains raised—the latter two, however, for home consumption only. The wheat is hauled to Steubenville and there ground for the market. The principal exports are wool and fat cattle. Orchards are large and numerous. A good market for all produce raised in this township is found in the city of Steubenville. TIMBER. The greater portion of this township is cleared, but the rough land bordering on the streams is still well timbered with white oak, sugar maple, walnut, locust, beech, elm and other woods.. EARLY SETTLEMENT. We cannot state absolutely who is entitled to be named as the first settler of Island Creek township, but we know that the following may be justly entitled "early settlers," viz.: Isaac Shane, James Shane, Andrew Ault, Daniel Viers, Nathan Palmer, William Jackman, Philip Cable, Richard Lee. MANUFACTURES. ISLAND SIDING FIRE BRICK WORKS, King, Arthur & Morrow, lessees. These works were established in 1873, by Fickes, Cable & Abrahams and conducted by them 590 - HISTORY OF BELMONT AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES. till 1878, when they passed into the bands of William Taylor, since which time they have been conducted by the present firm. The works have a capacity of 200,000 brick per annum. They make a specialty, however, of shipping clay to different points, the principal part of which is sent to East Liverpool, Beaver Palls and Akron, Ohio. The amount of clay shipped amounts to about three hundred tons annually. The works are situated opposite Brown's Island, on the Ohio river, and Mr. David King is foreman. MILLS. From the year 1810 to 1830, wheat was the staple product of the township. Flonring mills were numerous and profitable. The waters of Island creek served to propel three or four and Wills creek ran at least two, while saw mills were " two numerous to mention," but time has wrought a great change. Few of the mills are still standing and those are run by steam, whilst the " site " is all that remains of others and even their history is lost. Bray's Mill is situated about one-half mile above the mouth of Island creek on that stream. It was built by Jacob Cable, about the year --, but in 1823, Messrs. John Bray and Wm. Findley, finding it in a dilapidated condition, bought and repaired it. In 1824, a woolen mill was attached and in 1838, Findley sold ont to Bray, who continued the business and added steam to the motive power. Of the other mills only Davison's and Hartford's are running, H. L. Blackburn's mill having been removed from Wills creek to Sloan's Station in 1873, and burnt in August, 1879. ELECTIONS. Island Creek township was organized in 1806, and the first election ordered to be held at the house of Daniel Viers, but no record of elections being kept we cannot report the result. Elections for the township are still held at the village of Pekin, but a small portion of the inhabitants vote at Sloan's Station and another portion at Wintersville. The following is the present board of township officers . Justices of the Peace—Jacob P. Markle, Beatty McFarland and George McCausland. Trustees—Thomas H. Montgomery, Samuel Burchfield and John Rex. Constable—Wm Campbell. Assessor—D . A. Moreland. Clerk—Thomas S. Sanders. Treasurer—John T. Williamson. Land Appraiser—James Blackburn. Board of Education—Benjamin Lee, Joseph Robinson, Abel J. Crawford, Allen Palmer, John D. Grafton, John D. Winters, Samuel Burchfield, D. M. Welday, Thomas Nixon, James Mills and R. B. Johnson. SCHOOLS. There are within the bounds of Island Creek township twelve schools. Two independent districts and one joint district. No high school or academies. CHURCHES. CENTER METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHAPEL Is situated on section 16 of township 8, range 2, in Island Creek township. The first preaching in this vicinity was by Rev. J. Williams and Dr. Hare. A class was formed in 1847. Amongst the members were: Alexander Glenn and wife, Thomas Glenn, Charlotte Morrow, Richard Morrow, Washington Nicholls and his wife, Mary, and Sarah Nicholls, with A. Glenn as leader. This appointment was a part of Richmond circuit until 1849, when it was made a part of Wintersville circuit. In 1849, a church was built—frame 32x42—and dedicated in January, 1850, by Rev. Nicholson. The ministers who served after this were Revs. John E. McGaw, Wm. Tipton, R. Cunningham, Wm. Devinney, S. F. Miner, George Crook, R. L. Miller, Chester Morrison, Robert Boyd, W. H, Tibball, — Chris-man, James Bray, S. H. Nesbitt, -- Blackburn, John Huston, J. Conn, Alexander Scott, D. K. K. Stevenson, J. 1Z, Keyes, and J. W. Weaver, the present incumbent. Present number of members, 55. Class Leaders—John D. Winters, D. M. Abrahams and A. M. Shane. ISLAND CREEK M. E. CHURCH Was organized by the Rev. James M. Bray, as follows : By the advice of the presiding elder, Rev. S. R. Brockunier, Mr. Bray entered upon a tour of missionary work, making Island creek one of his appointments, and in 1837, he was enabled to organize a class at that place, consisting of sixteen persons, amongst them the following: John Bray and wife, Wm. Taylor and wife, ___ Fleming and wife, John Fleming and wife, Wm. Fleming and wife, John Dobbs and wife and Mrs. John Nixon and daughter. This number was increased to thirty-eight during the year. During the summer of 1838, a church was erected on a plat of ground donated by Mr. Wm. Findley. The building was a frame 30x40 and was dedicated by Rev. P. K. McCue in November, 1838. The same year this appointment was taken into the Richmond circuit. John Bray was the first class leader, and the present leaders are Wm. Taylor and James Lee. MT. TABOR M. E. CHURCH. Rev. James B. Finley first preached in that locality, at the house of Adam Jackman, in the year 1814, and Organized the first class. Members of class : Richard Coulter and wife, Adam Jackman, Mary Jackman, Margaret Jackman, Jane Patterson, Isabel Whittaker, George Alban, Garrett Albertson, --Strickland, Wm. Nugent, Richard Jackman, Jane Jackman, Jane Armstrong, John .Crawford, James Crawford, Martin Swickard, Margaret Swickard, Jacob Vail, and some others whose names are not remembered. Richard Coulter was leader of the class. Preaching was continued at the house of Adam Jackman for twelve years. The first church edifice—a brick building---was then erected. In this building the society continued to worship for thirty years. In the year 1856, the present neat and commodious frame building was completed and dedicated. With the exception of a brief interval it has always been connected with Richmond. By deaths and removals its numbers are reduced to forty-nine. The church officers are as follows: Stewards—A. J. Crawford and G. W. Burnett, Class Leaders —A. J. Crawford and Samuel Swickard. Trustees—Wm. Taylor, A. J. Crawford, Samuel Swickard, A. J. Patterson and Jacob Swickard. The present pastor is Rev. J. R. Keyes TWO RIDGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. This church was organized in the year 1802 or 1803, by Rev. Snodgrass. The first house of worship was erected in the year 1810, up to which time the people met for worship in various places, private dwellings, school houses, and often in the woods. Having served the church two years, Mr. Snodgrass was succeeded (after an interval of one year) by Rev. Wm. McMillan. He continued pastor of this church and the Yellow creek church (now Bacon Ridge) for six years. The original session consisted of but two members, Messrs. James Cellars and James Bailey. Soon afterwards Messrs. Samuel Thompson, Andrew Anderson and George Day were added to the session; and in the year 1817, Mr. Thomas Elliott also. The church being supplied part of the time occasionally and part statedly, from 1812 to 1818, (during which time a new house of worship was erected, 1816.) Rev. Thomas Hunt was then called to become pastor of this and Yellow creek churches, over which he was installed May 21,1819. About 1828, Two Ridge church employed him for the whole of his time. He continued their pastor until October 4, 1836. During his pastorate Messrs. James Torrance, Benjamin Coe, Henry Shane, Wm. Winters, James Milligan and David Gladden (whose widow is still a member of the church) were elected and ordained elders. Mr. Hunt was succeeded by Rev. Joseph Kerr, and be, after a pastorate of four or five years, was succeeded by Rev. Wm. Eaton, who was installed October 21, 1844. About this time three more elders were elected, viz : Messrs. John Leech, John McGregor and David Johnston. Mr. Eaton's labors as pastor of this church ceased April, 1853. The following summer a new honse of worship was erected, which constitutes part of the present building, having been afterwards enlarged and remodeled. After an interval of two years Rev. David R. Campbell was installed pastor. About this time Messrs. Philip W. Coe and Joh n Huston were elected to the eldership ; and March 19, 1856, Messrs. Wm. Plummer and James G. Allen were also elected. The pastoral relationship between Mr. Campbell and this congregation was dissolved October, 1861, after which HISTORY OF BELMONT AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES - 591 they were without a pastor for a year and a half, when they called Rev. George Fraser, who accepted the call and was accordingly installed in the summer of 1863. The session being very much reduced at this time by death and otherwise, the congregation elected four new elders, viz : Messrs. Thomas Hunt, (son of a former pastor) John Rex, George D. Rex and T. P. Ross, who were installed April 24, 1864. The following year, November 19, 1865, Messrs. Robert Stark, Richard Wright and Samuel Kirk were elected to the office of deacon. In the year 1867, Mr. Frazer was succeeded by Rev. J. B. Dickey, who had formerly been a member of this church. During his pastorate, December 1, 1869, Messrs. Robert Stark and Richard Wright were elected to the office of elder, and on the 19th of the same month were ordained ; and during his pastorate the church was enlarged, being made twelve feet longer. Having served this church three years he was succeeded by Rev. I. M. Lawbaugh, who continued pastor for but eight months. September 3, 1871, Messrs. John Leech and Thomas Robertson were ordained deacons. In April, 1873, Rev. Israel Price became pastor of this church for two-thirds of his time. During his pastorate, February 7, 1874, Messrs. Wm. Stark and John Leech were elected and ordained elders, and Messrs. Samuel Huston, Simon B. Warren and Wm. Gilkinson deacons ; and June 20, 1875, Mr. Darwin Rex, an elder from Pleasant Hill church, having united with this church, was elected and installed an elder. In 1874, a woman's foreign missionary society was organized and still continues in good working condition: Mr. Price leaving in the fall of 1877, the church was left without a pastor for more than a year, when, January 9, 1879, J. C. McCracken was called and on the 6th of the following May was ordained and installed pastor. The membership of this church has been reduced to an unusual extent by removals, so that notwithstanding the constant in gathering of members since its organization, it to-day numbers but one hundred and ten members. It has always had a good record in every benevolent work of the church, its contributions being far above the average of the churches of its own presbytery or of the entire Presbyterian church. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF ISLAND CREEK. DAVID A. SLOANE, son of William B. and Ann A. Sloane, was born in Knox township, Jefferson county, Ohio, November 11, 1832. He was reared on a farm and educated at the Steubenville Academy. Ho married Jane 0. Hood, daughter of James and Eliza Hood, of Steubenville, Ohio, April 11, 1855. Their children are as follows : Mary E., married to C. J. McConnell ; William E., James H., John 0. and David C., deceased. Mr. Sloane came to his present location— Sloan's Station--in 1855. He has a farm of 192 acres, one-half of which is rich alluvial soil on the Ohio bottoms. His principal business is fruit growing, having twenty-five acres in apples, three acres in pears, five acres in strawberries and a variety of small fruits of all kinds. JEFFERSON SALTSMAN, was born in Saline township, Jefferson county, Ohio, November 19, 1817. Received but a common school education, and learned the carpenter trade with Henry Yeagley for whom he worked three years. Followed. his trade until 1847, when he began steamboating on the Yazoo River, having worked at carpentering two years in the South, In 18 50 he bought the old home farm in Saline township and began farming. In 1854 he sold this farm, removed to Cross Creek township where he remained nine years, when he bought 'a farm of 200 acres in Island Creek, bordering on the Ohio river, known as " the old Sloan homestead," where he is now engaged in farming. He also owns and runs a planing mill at Sloan's Station. Mr. Sloan married Mary Clark, March 15, 1854, by whom he had six daughters, viz : Maggie J., Lizzie L., Macy A., Arabella, Barria and Emma Saltsman. His first wife dying he married Nancy J. McElhase, of Beaver county, Pennsylvania. THOMAS M. DANIELS, son of Abraham and Sarah Daniels, was born at Port Homer, Jefferson county, Ohio, January 29, 1850. His parents died when he was young, and he went to live with William Myers, with whom he remained till he was sixteen years of age. He then worked for William S. Myers one year in a brick yard. After this he worked four years in Carlyle's Sewer Pipe Works, then in company with Messrs. Connelly & Hood, he leased Carlyle's works for five years, himself acting as foreman. Married Susanna Peters, September 1, 1870, and has three children, Charles A., John T., and Jefferson H. Daniels. Mr. Daniels visited Baton Rouge, La., as an agent of a Pittsburgh coal firm July 1, 1878. Saving returned to Ohio he and R. M. Francy leased the Calumet Sewer Pipe and Fire Clay Works, which business they still continue. THOMAS J. WELLS, a native of Washington county, Ohio, was born October 8, 1832. When four years of age his parents removed to Meigs county, where he grew to manhood. Married Samantha J. Jewett of Meigs county, Ohio, April 15, 1858. After his marriage, Mr. Wells removed to Illinois, where he remained one year, and then came to Island Creek township, Jefferson county, Ohio, May 28, 1860, where he resides on a farm of 102 acres on the Ohio river. In April 1864, Mr. Wells enlisted in Company H, 157th, 0. V. I., and served four months. His mother was a grand-daughter of Col. Oliver, who first settled near Marietta, Ohio. REV. JOHN E. HOLLISTER was born in Woodsfield, Monroe county, Ohio. When nineteen years of age he united with the M. E. Church at Woodsfield, and was licensed to preach in 1853. In June, 1854, he was recommended and received into the Pittsburgh Annual Conference. His first charge was at Newport, Washington county, Ohio ; afterwards at the following places in succession: Sharon, Noble county, Ohio ; Senecaville, Guernsey county, Ohio ; Stafford, Monroe county, Ohio ; Lower Salem, Washington county, Ohio ; Liberty, Guernsey county, Ohio ; West Chester, Tuscarawas county, Ohio; Woodsfield, Monroe county, Ohio; Moorefield, O., Dearsville, O., Morristown, O., Centerville, O., Waynesburg, O., Salineville, O., and from thence to Sloan's Station in the fall of 1878. Married Hellen O'Connor, of Woodsfield, O., April 27, 1857; has four children, as follows: Sallie R., Cora I., Laura B. and Anna E. Hollister. MATTHEW R. HARTFORD was born in Steubenville, O., August 9, 1830. When small his parents moved to West Virginia, where the Black Horse brick yard now is, and in 1830 removed to Bray's Mills, in Island Creek township, Jefferson county, Ohio. In 1840 they moved to Knox township, on the town fork of Yellow creek. When fourteen years of age he began work on the Sligo brickyard in West Virginia and remained with J. S. Porter for eleven years. April 2, 1855, he moved to Columbiana county, Ohio, and superintended N. U. Walker’s brickyard, remaining till 1872, the value of the works having advanced in the meantime from $10,000 to $100,000. He then took charge of the Calumet Sewer-pipe and Brick Works, where he remained six years. From there he came to Sloan,s Station and engaged in the mercantile business with W. F. Bray., Married Delilah Knisely October 23, 1853, and has five children living, viz., Wil. liam C., Frank B., Elmer D., Harry T. and Laura A. Hartford. J. H. ROBERTS, son of Leonard and Eliza Roberts, was born in Washington county, Pa., December 13, 1853. When about three years of age his parents died, and he went to live with J. 1). Roberts, where he made his home until he was nineteen years of age. Received his education at Mt. Union, Ohio, and began the study of law with Mr. McCauslen in the fall of 1876. Was admitted to the Jefferson county bar April 16, 1879. Married Sadie V. Crawford, of Knoxville, Jefferson county, Ohio, July 4, 1877, and has one child, Emma C. Roberts. Mr. Roberts came to Sloan's Station in 1877, where he still resides. GEORGE W. AULT, son of George and Margaret Ault, was born in Island Creek township, Jefferson county, Ohio. August 16, 1837 ; was educated at Hopedale, O., and Paris, Pa.; enlisted as a private in Company H, 157th 0. N. G., in May, 1864, and served till the close of the war ; married Nano), W. Morrow, of Island Creek township, August 29, 1859. They are the parents of seven children, four sons and three daughters. After his marriage Mr. Ault lived two years in Washington county, Pa, and then moved to Jefferson county, Ohio. Came to Brown's Station in 1872 and engaged in merchandising. The firm of Ault & Bro. also keeps the postoffice and railroad depot. ANDREW J. AULT was born in Island Creek township, Jefferson county, O., December 16, 1836 ; reared on a farm till the age of fourteen. Went to California, where for eight years he followed mining exclusively, after which he followed mining and trading. 592 - HISTORY OF BELMONT AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES. DR. BENJAMIN MAIRS was born in the county of Londenderry, Ireland, March 23, 1793. Attended the schools of his nativity, where he studied both Greek and Latin. He received his medical education in Trinity College, completing his studies in three years, and passing a creditable examination before that 'institution. In 1820 he migrated to America, and located at Pittsburgh, Pa.; but not being pleased with that locality, he removed to New Orleans. Here he followed his profession for one year, and then began traveling. This he continued for several years, and finally located in Steubenville, Ohio, where he practiced medicine for a number of years. He was united in marriage to a Miss Sarah Castner. This was a happy marriage and resulted in five children, two of whom are dead. Dr. Mairs now resides in Island Creek township, where he has for many years been a resident. He lost his wife on the 14th of April, 1878. He abandoned his profession seventeen years ago, his eye sight failing him so fast that he was incapacitated for business. JAMES MAIRS, a son of Dr. Benjamin and Sarah Mairs, was born in Steubenville, March 140836. James first began in the drug business as a clerk, but disliked that business on account of the close confinement, and after about six months' experience retired from the store and moved with his parents to Island Creek township. He was married to an amiable young lady, by whom he became the parent of four children—Julia E., Ida L., Sarah A. and Benjamin, Jr. He owns a large farm. His business is stock dealing and shipping. JAMES PORTER, a son of Charles and Elizabeth Porter, was born in Steubenville, February 22, 1809. Charles, his father, was a native of Ireland, and was brought to America by his parents about the beginning of the Revolutionary war, and lived in York county, Pa., for a number of years. He married Eliza bath Maholm, and reared ;seven children, but two of whom are living-Carolina Norman and James. In 1804 he migrated to Steubenville, where he engaged in the hotel business for a great many years. He died in 1853, at the age of seventy-six. His wife, after surviving him some four years, died in her seventy-seventh year, Our subject learned the hatter's trade in early life, and followed that vocation for a time. In 1834 he married Mariah C. Carroll, by whom he reared a family of twelve children--George C., James, William C. and Joseph, served in the late rebellion. The same year of his marriage . he removed to Salem township, where he resided until 1862, and from thence he went to Island Creek. In May, 1671, he came to his present location. He has always lived in Jefferson county, where he was born, and grew to manhood. GEORGE C. PORTER was born in Salem township, October 11, 1838. He was a son of James Porter. He received a common school education, and was reared a farmer. Began the trade of a millwright and followed that until the opening of the rebellion, when he enlisted as a private, and was promoted until he reached the rank of captain of company D, 98th O. V. I. At the close of the war he was honorably discharged. Upon his return home he engaged in carpentering, which occupation he still follows. On. the 26th of September, 1865, he was married to .Elizabeth S. McCoy, by whom he has three children. EPHRAIM CABLE (deceased) was born in now Island Creek township, Jefferson county, O., March 15, 1787; was the first white child born in the county, and perhaps the first in whatis now the state of Ohio. His father moved hither in 1785, and built the block house at Cable's Ferry, known as Cable's block house. Ephraim Cable was married to Sarah Clemens in 1819. They were the parents of fourteen children, eight sons and six daughters. Five sons and three daughters are still living. He followed farming during his lifetime ; was a soldier in the war of 1812, in which conflict he bore an honorable part. His death occurred on the 4th of September, 1875. SANFORD CABLE, a son of Ephraim and Sarah Cable, was born on the old farm, (where he yet resides) July 4, 1835. In October, 1860, he was nnited in marriage to Margaret Bell. This union resulted in four children—William, George. Mark E. and Robert. Mr. C. has always been engaged in farming. WILLIAM W. CABLE, son of E. and S. Cable, was born in Island Creek township, April 19, 1823. On the 24th of March, 1859, he married Sarah Bell, and reared a family of two children —Lewis A. and Ross W. His occupation is farming. JOHN YOCUM, son of John and Sarah Yocum, born in Island Creek township, Jefferson county, Ohio, April 19, 1831. On the 3d of May, 1853, he was united in marriage to Eliza Whitson, of Brooke county, West Virginia. They have a family of ten children, three sons and seven daughters. Since his marriage he resided in Steubenville township until 1875, when he came to his present location. He was in Company D of the 157th Regiment 0. N. G. His business for the past ten years has been packing ice, which he sells at wholesale or retail. He preserves for sale during the proper season from 1,500 to 2,000 tons. LEAMON W. MARTIN was born in Sistersville, 0., December 9, 1843. His parents died when he was young, and when but three years of age he was brought to Steubenville and lived with Asa Travis. He has followed butchering for ten years. Married Sarah Priest, of Brooke county, W. Va., March 18, 1875, by whom he is the parent of one child, Elijah J. In 1876 he moved to his present location, on Wells' creek. LEONIDAS H. WALKER, son of Dr. P. A. and Amanda E. Walker, was born in Island Creek township, November 24, 1854. He received a common school education, and followed farming, which occupation he still pursues. Married Sallie J. Robertson March 11, 1878. They have one child, Florence W. GEORGE A. WATSON, son of George and Sarah Watson, was born in Island Creek township Jury 30, 1822. His father was a native of Pennsylvania, and emigrated from Washington county in about 1819, and settled on a farm of 120 acres in Island Creek township. He was of Irish descent. Our subject was married March, 1844, to Jane Clark, of Knox township. They have one child, Sarah J. After his marriage he resided on the old home farm, and in 1872 he came to his present location, where he owns 214 acres of land (sec. 9). DAVID W. MCCULLOUGH, son of Alexander and Bethanna McCullough, was born at East Springfield, Jefferson county, Ohio, December 24, 1843, and was reared on a farm. Attended Harlem Springs College for two years. After leaving school he taught one year. When the rebellion of the Southern States took place he enlisted in Company E, 52d Regiment, as a private, and served till the close of the war. Received wounds in the charge made at Kenesaw Mountain, June 27, 1864, being struck in the breast and shoulder. On October 26, 1871, he married Sarah J. Watson, by whom he has one child, Clark W. He and his father-in-law reside together. JESSE L. FLEMMING, son of Thomas and Elizabeth Flemming, was born in Island Creek township June 21, 1819, and began blacksmithing at the age of sixteen years. In 1840 he started a shop ,and has carried on the business ever since. He also opened a store in 1850, and has been merchandizing as well. On August 15, 1839, he married Sarah Smith, by whom he had seven children, three sons and four daughters. He had two sons who served in the rebellion. The father of our subject was a native of New Jersey, and settled in Jefferson county with a family of seven children in 1815. He died June 30, 1840, at the age of 63, and- his wife died in 1849 at about the same age. Those of his children still living reside in Island Creek township. WESTLEY A. WARDEN, son of Samuel and Sarah Warden, was born in Knox township, Jefferson county, Ohio, March 31, 1846. His father died when Westley was very young, and his widowed mother, with six children, removed to Island Creek township. On the 12th of August, 1862, he enlisted in Company D, of the 98th Regiment, and served until the close of the war. He was never off duty but a short time. Married Eliza J. Morrow, of Island Creek township, January 18, 1872 ; came to his present location in 1873, where he owns eighty acres of well improved land. ALEXANDER M. SHANE, was born on the farm upon which he now resides, February 26, 1832. When about sixteen years of age he began the carpenter trade which he followed seven years. On January 6, 1856, he was united in marriage toJane C. Carr. By her he reared a family of seven children, two sons and five daughters. Came to his present location in 1877. JAMES SHANE, decayed, was born in Island Creek township, Jefferson county, Ohio, in 1806. Married Catharine Morrison, HISTORY OF BELMONT AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES - 593 and reared nine chiIdren. Two of his sons, John and Abraham, served in the rebellion. The former died as a prisoner at Saulsberry, in 1863. . His widow still survives, aged seventy years. SAMUEL STILL, son of Daniel and Barbara Still, was born in Island Creek township, Jefferson county, Ohio, February 15, 1843. October 1, 1861, he enlisted as a private in Company B, of the First W. Va., V. I., serving three years and two months. He was shot in the right shoulder, at Moorefield, West Virginia, where they were encamped, and were unexpectedly attacked by the enemy. He was wounded by a revolver shot. At the battle of Port Republic, June 9, 1862, he was taken prisoner and kept at Lynchburg and Belle Island for three months. On the 13th of December, 1867, he married Sarah J. Yocum. This union resulted in seven children-six living. Been living on his present place since 1868. BENJAMIN T. COE, son of Benjamin and Elizabeth Coe, was born in Island Creek township, March 6, 1833. On the 3d of October, 1844, he married Esther M. Freeborn. They had a family of ten children, two sons and four daughters are living. He resides on the farm upon which his father settled in 1810. His father was a native of Washington county, Pennsylvania. Our subject's grandfather bought section 25, November 8, 1799, of Thomas Edgington, and paid $1,760. Benjamin Coe, deceased, settled on the north half as above mentioned, and remained there until his death in 1842. His widow died January, 1867, aged seventy-four years. MATHEW STARK. son of James and Elizabeth Stark, was born in Cross Creek township, September, 1832. Married Mary J. Stone, October, 18,4, by whom he reared a family of five children : Howard, Adaline V., George W., Harry R., and Charles W. Mr. Stark removed to Island Creek township in 1875, where he has a farm of eighty acres. For the last twenty-five years he has followed threshing during fall and winter, and farms in the summer seasons. SAMUEL HUSTON, whose parents were John A., and Jane L. Huston, was born in Island Creek township, February 28, 1850. He was left an orphan at the age of thirteen. In 1867 he entered Washington and Jefferson College, Pennsylvania, and graduated in 1869. Married Sarah T. Porter, September 2, 1873. This union resulted in one child, John A. The father of our subject John A. Huston, Sr., was born in 1812, in this township. He was married three times. First, in 1835, to Isabella Stephenson. She died August 21, 1841. He then married Nancy Marquis, August 25, 1842. She died May 2, 1848. His third wife was Jane T. Fleming, to whom he was married, April 24, 1849. He died November 17, 1863, and his wife November 26, 1877, aged 66. William S., (deceased), Andrew, who resides in Missouri, and Lizzie S., deceased, were chrildren of his first wife. Wilson S., who is of his second wife, lives in Iowa. Of his third was born Samuel, Mary, (deceased) and Martha. Our subject's grandfather was born in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, April 1762. He was married to Elizabeth Simunds, and reared a family of six children. He migrated to Jefferson county, in 1809, and located permanently on section 2, island Creek township. He died December 5, 1836. His wife died July, 1852. DANIEL M. ABRAHAM, son of D. C. and Mary Abraham, was born on the farm where he yet resides, May 26, 1829. He married Susan McClure, of Allegheny county, Pa., March 2, 1854, by whom he had five children—one dead. In about 1851 he removed to Steubenville, Ohio, where he engaged in the lumber trade for about one year. After his marriage, he located on the farm where he now resides, and which was settled by his father at an early day. He owns 160 acres. Mr. A. is a member of the M. E. Church. JAMES LYONS, the only child of James and Isabel Lyons, was born on the farm where he now resides, August 12, 1817. Our subject's father located on this tract in 1803, and in 1816 he married Isabel Louther. He died here in 1854. The subject was married twice. His first wife was Mary McComis, whom he wedded June 25, 1838, and reared three children. On March 29, 1843, she died, and then he married Hannah B. Markle, June, 1845. By her he reared a family of seven children. E. B. SHEPHERD, a native of Pittsburgh, was born February 18, 1818. He learned the machinists' trade, which he followed for a while, and was engineer on a steamboat for fifteen years. On the 73—B. & J. Cos. 1st of July, 1841, he married Martha Close, and reared a family of five children. In 1840 he lost his right arm while firing a cannon. In 1871 he purchased the property where he now resides, and the mill known as the Browning Mill, which he conducted unfil 1878. JAMES T. MARTIN was born in Columbiana county, Ohio, November 21, 1828, and when he was ten years of age his parents, John F., and Mary Martin, removed to Jefferson county. In 1852, our subject went to California, where he engaged in mining, and returned home in 1859. In 1860 he went back again and remained until the fall of 1867, when he paid another visit home, returning in the spring of 1868. In 1874 he came back again and commenced farming. On the 30th of December, 1876, he was married to Sarah Davis, by whom he has one child. DANIEL A. MORELAND, son of David and Arty M. Moreland, was born March 31, 1838, in Jefferson county, Ohio. He was a soldier in the late rebellion and was wounded May 27, 1864, at Dallas, Georgia. On January 9, 1865, he married Mary A. Findley. He is the father of six children. In 1866, he was elected assessor of Island creek, which office he has held ever since. BEATTY MCFARLAND, a native of Adams county, Pa., was born February 27, 1806. He came with his parents, who settled in Island Creek township, Jefferson county, Ohio, in 1812 ; and was married to Minerva Arnold, October 31, 1837. She died February 12, 1875. In 1841 he was elected justice of the peace of the above named township and has held the office ever since-making a period of 38 years. PAUL CASTNER.-Our subject was born in Island Creek township, Jefferson county, Ohio, September 26, 1845, and was united in marriage to Mary II. Paxton, November 3, 1870. He has a family ̊I four children. He has an ice-house on Will's creek and during the summer season follows teaming. ISAAC GRATON, son of R. and F. Grafton, was born in Westmoreland county, Pa., July 25, 1797. His parents migrated and settled in Jefferson county, in 1812, and purchased two hundred and forty-eight acres of unimproved land in section twenty-three. His father was killed by lightning when about sixty years of age. Isaac was married twice; in 1823 to Jane McFarland, by whom he had a family of eight children. For his second wife, he married Caroline Lowry (nee Daniels) in 1865. Mr. Grafton is eighty-two years old and his wife sixty-nine ; both are members of the Presbyterian church. JOHN D. GRAFTON, son of Isaac Grafton, was born March 10, 1834; married January 21, 1858, to Sarah J. Palmer, by whom he reared a family of seven children. His occupation is farming. DARIUS DAVISON was born of Samuel and Matilda Davidson, in Springfield township, Jefferson county, Ohio, July 20, 1830. He received a common school education and occasionally taught winter schools. In 1855 he purchased a mill near Amsterdam and began in the milling business. On January 26, 1857, he married Margaret Arnold. This marriage resulted in three children. In 1872 he came to his present location in Island Creek and bought the mill owned by James Scott. Our subject's father was a native of Washington county, Pennsylvania, and born in 1796, and came to Jefferson county, in about 1806; married Matilda Morrison, reared seven children and died in 1874. WILLIAM ELLIOTT, whose parents were James and Elizabeth Elliott, was born in Brooke county, W. Va., March 1, 1841, and in August, 1858, he went to Steubenville to learn the blacksmith trade, where he worked for three years. When the war broke out he enlisted as a blacksmith in the First W.Va. cavalry, company L, and served till July 1, 1865. In February, 1866, he came to his present location, Pleasant Valley. March 12, 1868, he was married to Kittie Scott. They have two children. JAMES BLACKBURN was born in Wayne township, Jefferson county, Ohio, April 1, 1814. He learned the milling business and removed to Island creek in 1834, and operated a mill for his father on Wills creek. In 1835, he was married to Nancy Hanlen. This marriage resulted in six children. In 1852, he removed from the county for several years, and in 1859, he pur- 594 - HISTORY OF BELMONT AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES. chased the mill known as the Browning mill. He conducted this mill until 1871, and then removed to his present location. He has been carrying the mail for three years. Thomas Blackburn, our subject's father, was born it Westmoreland county, Pa., in 1792, and migrated to Jefferson county when a young man, and was married in 1813. JAMES COOPER, a native of this county, was born of Ephraim and Amelia Cooper, February 11, 1806, and married Matilda Henry, by whom he had eight children. After the death of his first wife he married Elizabeth Powell, who is also dead. He removed to his present residence, on the banks of the Ohio river, opposite Brown's Island. Mr. C. is perhaps the oldest man living who was born and yet resides in the county. EPHRAIM COOPER was born near Baltimore, Maryland, and is of English extraction. Whilst yet a young man, 'Ur. Cooper and William Campbell, both about the same age, used to hunt considerable in now West Virginia, along the Ohio river. Finally, they ventured across the water and tried their skill in the territory. This was as early 1795. These, two purchased section 7, in now Knox township, Jefferson county. In 1798, Ephraim, the subject, removed permanently on this land. He and Campbell built the first cabin on the State road, between Wills Creek and Yellow Creek. In 1803, our subject married Amelia Cotter, by whom he reared a family of eight children. He died in 1852, on the old farm upon which he located. His wife died at the age of eighty-nine. His mother lived to be 99i years of age. GEORGE AULT, the subject of this sketch, was a son of Andrew Ault, a native of Washington county, Pennsylvania, and was born on the 23d of August, 1803, in now Island creek township, Jefferson county, Ohio. On March 9, 1826, he married Margaret Sisler, by whom he reared nine children. In 1852, he went to California and remained for nineteen years, following mining and cattle dealing. His brother Philip served in the war of 1812. WILLIAM STARK was born of James and Elizabeth Stark, December 7, 1820, in Cross Creek township, Jefferson county, Ohio. On the 28th of September, 1843, he married Elizabeth Winters. This marriage resulted in two children. He farmed till 1848, when he began as a traveling salesman for the firm of Beatty & Co., of Steubenville, with which firm he continued till 1852, after which he bought property in Island Creek township. He has held the office of county commissioner since 1873. He was a soldier for a short time in the rebellion and served under Col. McCook. MOSES ROSS was born in Chester county, Pa., in 1772. In 1803, Moses, his brother Robert and their mother, removed to Jefferson county, Ohio, and located on the farm where his sons yet reside, in island Creek township. In 1804, he married Elizabeth Ramsey, who was born in 1782, by whom he reared nine children. He died in 1855. During the war of 1812, he was paymaster of a regiment. James and David Ross own the homestead. Our subject's father, John Ross was a captain in the Revolutionary war, and served all through that struggle for liberty under General Washington. THOMAS B. NIXON, whose parents were Andrew and Jemima Nixon, was born in Island Creek township, Jefferson county, Ohio, February 15, 1821. When fifteen years of age his parents removed to Monroe county, Illinois, and located opposite St. Louis. Here he was educated and learned the carpenter trade, but his principal business through life has been farming. In 1846, our subject returned to Jefferson county and settled in Island Creek township, and in 1847, he married Mary Crawford, by whom he reared nine children. He owns 230 acres of well improved land. In 1872, Mr. Nixon was elected infirmary director and served three years. REV. JOHN C. MCCRACKEN was born in Armstrong county, Pa., March 23, 1850. At the age of seventeen he began school teaching and taught the greater part of hire time prior to entering college. He entered the Sophomore class at Washington and Jefferson College in 1872, and graduated in 1875. In the fall of the latter year he began a course at the Western Theological Seminary and completed the same in the spring of 1878. The following June he married Emma Hill. He first began in the ministry in Indiana county, Pa., and then came to his present field. He has charge of the Two Ridge Presbyterian and Pleasant Hill churches. MOSES COE was born in Island Creek township on the farm where he now resides, October 30, 1822. He owns 154 acres of land. He was the oldest son of Moses and Esther Coe, who came from Washington county, Pa., in 1815. SAMUEL MORTON.-William and Mary Morton were the parents of our subject, who was born in Fulton county, September 2, 1811. He settled in Jeffersdn county in 1838 ; married Elizabeth Winters, July 5, 1841. They reared a family of four children. He has a farm of seventy acres, upon which he settled in 1854. Mr. M. and wife are members of the M. E. Church at Wintersville. ROSS WINTERS was born on the farm where he now resides, September 22, 1814, and was married August 29, 1839. They reared two children. William Winters, the father of our subject, was born in Lancaster county, Pa., in 1777, and came to Jefferson county in 1802. In about 1808, he came to where his son now lives, where he died in 1849. WILLIAM L. RHINEHART was horn in Island Creek township, Jefferson county, Ohio, May 27, 1848. He obtained an academical education and taught school for a livelihood. During the Southern war he enlisted as a private, August 15, 1862, in the 98th regiment and served until the termination of hostilities. In 1868, he married Martha Winters, by whom he reared a family of three children. J. B. RICHMOND.-The subject of this sketch was born in Meigs county, Ohio, May 4, 1850. At the age of sixteen he began attending school at Bethany College, W. Va., where he continued three yours. Was deputy sheriff under Samuel Johnston two years and Alexander Smith one year. His occupation at present is farming. DAVID GLADDEN (deceased) was a native of Washington county, Pa., and born November 8, 1796. His parents removed to Jefferson county, Ohio, in 1800, and settled on section 20, now Island Creek. township. Our subject married Elizabeth Winters, January 21, 1819. This union resulted in four daughters. Mr. Gladden died March 25, 1859, but his widow, who was born September, 2, 1798, still survives. ANDREW H. COE.-Our subject was born in Island Creek township, June 3, 1826. On October 28, 1858, he married Mary F. Foster. This union resulted in six children. Mr. C. was a member of Company E, 157th O. N. G., during the rebellion and was under Col. McCook. JOHN STARK was born in Jefferson county, Ohio, January 3, 1852 ; married Lenora Coe November 24, 1871. They have two children. He and wife are members of the Two Ridge Presbyterian church. His vocation is farming. ADAM BELTZ was born in Franklin county, Pa., January 28, 1829. His parents came to Jefferson county, Ohio, when Adam was very young. He learned the carpenter trade with his father, which occupation he has always followed. On the 10th of April, 1859, he married Mary A. Porter. Mr. B. came to his present location in 1863, where he owns thirty-five acres of land. EDWARD MCCONNELL was of Irish birth and born in May, 1835; was reared a farmer and gardener. In 1854, he migrated to America, first setfling in Pittsburgh. In 1869, he settled in Brooke county, W. Va., opposite Steubenville, where he followed gardening till 1876, and then he removed to his present residence. He owns eighty acres of land, most of which is in fruit trees; strawberries, raspberries, &c. He was married twice, first to Betty J. Kennedy and then to Anna McCauslen. He bad two children by the former and six by the latter. JAMES MCELROY was born in Jefferson county, Ohio, November 17, 1812, and in 1835, he was united in marriage to Sarah McCauslen, by whom he brought up five children. In 1837, he moved to Wills creek and operated a grist mill for some five years. In 1842, he embarked in the lumber business in Steubenville, and continued in that business until 1852, when he came to his present location. He owns 125 acres and is now engaged in farming. Our subject's father, whose name was also James, was born in Washington county, Pa.; married Mary Mitchell in 1808, and removed to this county a short time after. He died in 1858, aged seventy-six years. His wife,s father, Na- HISTORY OF BELMONT AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES - 595 thaniel Mitchell, served all through the Revolutionary war, and for three years was one of General Washington's body guards. SAMUEL S. VAUGHAN.—The subject's father, James Vaughan, was born in Washington county, Pa., in 1795; married Eleanor Goudy in 1818, and migrated to Jefferson county, Ohio, and located in Island Creek township, where he died in 1863, and his wife in 1865. They had but two children—Samuel S., our subject, and Elizabeth. Samuel was the eldest and was born February 24, 1823. He was united in marriage to Rebecca A. Walker, by whom he became the parent of six sons and one daughter. In 1859, he came to his present location, where he Owns a farm of 270 acres. JOSEPH MILLER wag born in the Kingdom of Wurtemberg, Germany, October 25, 1834. He learned the trade of a weaver. His parents migrated to America when he was about eighteen years of age and settled in Pittsburgh. In 1859, he went to California and followed mining for four years and then returned to Pittsburgh. In 1870, he removed to West Virginia, where he remained two years. In 1872, he removed to Jefferson county, Ohio. He owns sixty acres of land in Island Creek township, where he now resides. In 1868, he was married to Mary A. Eichenlaub and has four children. ANDREW C. AULT was born in Steubenville, May 3, 1833. In 1845, his parents removed to Island Creek township, on the old farm where his grandfather settled in 1799. Andrew was educated in the Normal School at Hopedale. In 1858, he married his first wife, Sarah J. Wilkins, and by her had three children. She died in October, 1864, and in September, 1866, he was again united in marriage to one Mary C. Robertson, which resulted in four children. He owns 162 acres of land. JACOB AULT, son of Andrew Ault, Sr., was born September 17, 1800, on the old home farm. He followed carpentering and cabinet-making. He was married three times and reared a large family. His death occurred in 1865. JOSEPH C. AULT.—Our subject's parents were Jacob and Catharine E. Ault, and whilst residing in Stenbenville, Ohio, Joseph was born to them, November 18, 1834. In August, 1861, he enlisted in the Union army and became a member of Company E, 2d regiment, O. V. I. ; was transferred to field and staff as hospital steward, by order of Col. McCook ; was taken prisoner in 1863, and released in 1864; was confined five months at Andersonville, Ga. On December 21, 1865, he was married to Annie. F. Fleming. They have three children. He removed to his present farm in the fall of 1878. WILLIAM TAYLOR was born in Island Creek township, Jeffer son county, Ohio, September 27, 1809. At the age of fifteen he began the trade of a tanner. On the 2d of February, 1832, he made Catharine Jackman his wife. This union resulted in five children. Since 1832, he has followed farming. Mr. T. has been a class leader in the M. E. Church for fifty-five years. BENJAMIN LEE was born in Island Creek township May, 1831; and in October, 1852, he married Elizabeth Taylor and reared a family of two children by her ; removed to his present place April, 1863. SAMUEL LEE.—The subject of this sketch was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., May 17, 1821, and when but two years of age his parents removed to Jefferson county, Ohio. In April, 1851, Mr. Lee married Ann Barclay and reared twelve children. He is a farmer. JAMES LEE.—The father of our subject was born in Ireland in 1790, and migrated to America in 1818 ; was married in Pittsburgh, Pa., in 1820, and was the father of thirteen children ; came to Jefferson county, Ohio, in 1823. He died in September, 1877. The subject was born in the spring of 1837, and soon after 'becoming of age he married Annie Cooper, who has given issue to five children. For awhile he engaged in the mercantile trade, but is now farming. DAVID KING, a native of Patterson, New Jersey, was born October 4,1839. He learned the trade of boiler making, which he followed till 1860, when. he removed to Allegheny county, Pa., I-75--B. & J. Cos. and from thence to Steubenville, Ohio, in 1861, and followed gardening till August, 1862, when he enlisted in Company E, 52d O. V. I., and served till the close of the war under General Sherman. He married Catharine Campbell, of Allegheny county, Pa., July, 1862, and has two children—both boys. After his return from the army, Mr. K. followed gardening till 1873, when he began the fire-brick business, in which he is still engaged. GEORGE PAXTON, a native of Scotland, was born in Aberdeenshire March, 1817, and when twenty-one years of age emigrated to America and located in Steubenville, Ohio. He married Margaret Huscroft in June 1844, and has five boys and five girls. He came to Island Creek township in 1867. EPHRAIM LASHLEY, son of Caleb and Mary Lashley, was born at Wegee, in Belmont county, Ohio, May 20, 1827. When a small child his parents removed to Monroe county, Ohio, where they remained until he was about fifteen years old, and from thence to Steubenville, Ohio, where young Lashley followed boating for several years. Married Mary Steward, of Steubenville, by whom he had two children: Benjamin T., born in 1859, and Mary Lashley, born in 1863. In 1852 Mr. L. lost his right arm and left hand by the premature discharge of a cannon which he was firing. In 1869 he came to his present location at Pekin, Island Creek township, where he keeps a grocery and owns a small farm. His father was a soldier in the war of 1812. JOHN CULP, son of George Culp, was born in Knox township, Jefferson county, 0., and served an apprenticeship of three years at the blacksmith trade with J. M. Swords, of Steubenville. Worked as a journeyman three years, when he located in Pekin, Island Creek township, where he still plies his trade. GEORGE W. CULP, son of George Culp, of .Knox township, served three years at blacksmithing with J. M. Swords in Steubenville. Traveled as a journeyman, first at Wellsville, Ohio ; then at New Cumberland, West Virginia; then back to Wellsville, where he bought a one-half interest in a shop and staid fifteen months ; thence through Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois and Minnesota. In the latter state he remained about one year and then returned to Ohio in 1870, and went into partnership with his brother, John Culp, at Pekin, in Island Creek township, Jefferson county, Ohio. WILLIAM C. NICHOLS, son of Samuel and Mary Nichols, was born in Brooke county, West Virginia, July 25, 1841; was reared a farmer. In 1859 he went to Shelby county, Indiana, and was educated at Franklin College. Enlisted as a private in Company G. 3d Indiana Cavalry, August 16, 1862. Was with Gen. Sherman till July 24, 1865, was wounded at Stone River and Chickamauga, at the latter place was shot through the stomach, since which time his health has not been good. After the war he returned to Indiana, taught school and studied law with Love & Davis, also with Thomas A. Hendrick&, and was admitted to the bar in 1870. Was appointed U. S. Mail Agent on the 1. C. & L. R. R., which position he filled two years. Came to Steubenville, Ohio, and married Virginia Hull, September 18, 1872, and have one child named Frank II. Nichols. Mr. N., remained one year at Steubenville, Ohio, then moved to Sloan's Station where he taught one year and then came to Jeddo Station, in October, 1876, where he still exercises the profession of teaching. JOHN DONNELLY, was born in the city of Glasgow, Scotland, June 8, 1838, and when but twelve years of age engaged in the pottery business which he has followed ever since. Emigrated to America, in March, 1868. Began work in Pittsburgh, where he remained' about five months, and from there he went to New Cumberland, West Virginia, and became a partner in McMahon, Porter & Co.'s Sewer Pipe and Terra Cotta Works, which position he still holds. MARK W. BELL, son of William and Margaret Bell was born in Brooke county, West Virginia, July 8, 1800. Reared on a farm. Mr. Bell has followed farming all his life. In the spring of 1810, his parents removed to Jefferson county, Ohio, and located on 80 acres of land in section 3, in Island Creek township, for which he paid 81.50 per acre. The first night after their arrival they spent in a brush tent, and on this same spot both William and Margaret Bell lie buried. He was born in Ireland, 596 - HISTORY OF BELMONT AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES. in 1772 and married to Margaret Wallace, in 1799. They were the parents of three children, viz : Mark W., Margaret and Grace W. Bell. Margaret and Grace are now dead. William Boll was a soldier in the war of 1812, under General Harrison, and died at the Age of 83 years. Mark W. Bell, married Rebecca Jones, of Island Creek township, whose parents also located in island Creek township in 1810. She was born January 17, 1810, and married June 27, 1832. They are the parents of six children, as follows : Sarah A., Margaret, Mary G., Joseph J., deceased) Rachael H. and William G. Bell. Mr. Bell still occupies the old homestead. VALLEY SPRINGS ICE WORKS. These works were established in 1869, by John Yocum, the present proprietor. They are situated on Wills creek, about a quarter of a mile from the Ohio river. The first year after he began the business he packed some two hundred tons. His trade has increased rapidly every year until at present he packs away from fifteen hundred to two thousand tons per annum. His ice is from pure spring water and he always finds ready sale for it. MCCONNELL'S FRUIT FARM. This fruit and vegetable farm, which is situated about six miles west of Steubenville, contains eighty acres. He has five hundred peach trees of the finest quality of budded fruit, five acres in raspberries, three acres in strawberries, the products of which are 10,000 quarts per annum. Of tomatoes, his annual products are at least 1,000 bushels per year. Ile has small fruits and vegetables of all kinds. His business is increasing every year and be bids fair to have by far the finest fruit farm in the county. KING'S GARDENS Are located four miles above Steubenville, Ohio, and at the foot of Brown's Island. Mr. King first began at this place in the spring of 1871. The tract contains fifty-four acres, eighteen acres of which are in garden. He grows everything in the vegetable line produced in this latitude, and does a large business in this branch. DAVIDSON'S GRIST AND SAW MILLS Were erected by a Mr. Porter in an early day and was next owned by John Myers. In 1834, Robert Ramsey became proprietor, and he sold to James Scott about 1851. In 1861, the old mill was burned down and a new mill was immediately built, 40x42 feet, and three stories high. It has two run of buhrs and is operated by both water and steam power. MARTIN'S COAL BANK Is situated on the farm of James F. Martin and was opened in the year 1876, by him. The vein is three and a half feet thick, and he employs from three to four men in the fall and winter seasons. CROSS CREEK TOWNSHIP. SETTLEMENT. The organization of this township first appears on the records of the county in 1806. It takes its name from Cross creek, a stream passing through it. The first settlement within the present limits of the township was made by William Whitcraft, George Mahan and William McElroy in the spring of 1797. In the spring of 1798 the Bickerstaffs and John Johnson came from Washington county, Pa., purchased land of Bazaleel Wells, and located on sections 5 and 6. Eli Kelly, George Halliwell, John McConnell, John Long, John Scott and Moses Hunter were all settled in the township before 1800. Nathan Caselaer came very early, also, hut soon moved back to Pennsylvania. William McConnell was also among the second lot of settlers. John Ekey located on section 1 about 1803; he obtained a patent for that section dated October 19, 1808. 1809 James Thompson came from Ireland and purchased land of John Ekey. He lived under a large tree until be could cut logs and build a cabin. James Scott also east his lot among his Irish neighbors in Cross Creek, on the northeast corner of section 2, about the same time. John Permar moved from the State of Maryland to Washington county, Pa., and in 1806 he came to Jefferson county and purchased land in section 5 of this township, on which land a small clearing had been made and a cabin built, by a man named King, with a view to purchase ; but he failed to make the payments, and had to give it up. Jacob Welday, a German, came in 1800, and located on section 14. Hugh McCullough migrated from Ireland to Pennsylvania in 1792, and located in Fayette county, where he gained his first knowledge of American enterprise from his countrymen who had come before. In 1803 he came to Cross creek, where he remained until his death in 1854. David Dunlevy made the first whisky in the township, about 1803 ; he had located on section 33 in that year. About the same time Joseph Dunn settled here also. Charles Maxwell, a millwright by trade, came from Fayette county, Pa., in the spring of 1806, and in 1807 he built a mill on the site of McGrew's mill ; he also built the first brick house in the west end of the township in 1827. Thomas Elliott and Andrew Anderson were also among the pioneers of the west end of Cross creek. John Wright came in 1811, and located in the northeast quarter of section 29. Samuel Smith emigrated from Ireland, and located for a short time in Fayette county, Pa., but in 1800 he joined the Irish colony in this township, and located near where the village of Alexandria now stands. William Moore was among the first. to settle in this township; he crossed the Ohio river at Steubenville with his family, consisting of wife and four children, and like most of the settlers in Cross creek, was a native of Ireland, having emigrated to Pennsylvania about 1807, and came to Cross creek about 1814. Samuel Iron came from Ireland, and settled about 1801. The pioneers of Cross creek were almost entirely of Irish nativity, having left their native land on account of religious persecution, being all of the Protestant faith—either Methodists, Seceders or Episcopalians ; and one of their first efforts was to establish places of worship, and their cabins were the scene of many a good old-time prayer-meeting, where they worshiped God according to the dictates of their own conscience, without fear or molestation, MILLS. The first settlers were accommodated by George Mahan, who brought to the northeast part of Cross creek in 1800. one of those rudely constructed hand mills for grinding corn. The business soon increased to such an extent that in 1804 he applied horse power, which was considered a great improvement, as wheat could be ground, but had to be bolted by hand. In 1805 Nathaniel McGrew built the first mill to be run by water power near where James McGrew's mill now stands on Cross creek. Others soon followed by building on McIntire and lower down on Cross creek, Charles Maxwell built the first saw mill in 1807, just above McGrew's grist mill. Lanning built the second saw mill in 1809 near Gould Station. Since that time a number of saw mills have been erected at different times in various parts of the township, but at present the only mills running are McGrew's grist and saw mills, both of which are much worn by many years' constant use, and will soon serve Only as marks of the lost arts in Cross creek. There is a small copperas works operated by R. Johnson in section 12. ELLIOTT'S WOOLEN FACTORY. This establishment was situated on Cross creek, about half a mile above the mouth of McIntire creek. It was erected by a company in 1824 for a cotton mill. Before the machinery was all in the company broke up, and the land and buildings, but not the machinery, was purchased by George Marshall, who put in machinery and started a woolen mill. The machinery consisted at first of a pair of carding machines for carding rolls, a fulling mill and other fixtures for dressing country cloth for the farmers. In 1827 Marshall took into partnership John and James Elliott, and put in more machinery, a double carding machine and a condenser, a sixty-spindle jack, one broad and two narrow looms, a strike-back wide shearing machine, and all the other appendages for the manufacture of fine woolen goods. They manufactured broadcloth, eassimere, satinet, and flannels. In 1834 other looms were added, and they commenced the manufacture of Kentucky jeans. This was the most extensive woolen factory in the county, outside of Steubenville. Marshall died in 1828, and the business was carried on by the Elliotts until the building was destroyed by fire in 1849 or '50, after which it was not rebuilt. HISTORY OF BELMONT AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES - 597 DISTILLERIES. The manufacture of whisky was an extensive business in Cross creek, as it was one of the few commodities which could occasionally be exchanged for money. According to one informant, pumpkins and potatoes were occasionally distilled, but they were, probably, merely nsed as a substitute for something better. The first distillery of which any record exists, was built by Daniel Dunlevy on section 33 as early as 1803. Another very early one was run by Joseph Hanlon in the same neighborhood. John McConnell, William McConnell, William Woods and Nathaniel Porter were also early distillers, but as the country became settled they dropped off one by one, until 1863 there was but one in the township, and that was Mr. Porter's. He run this in connection with his mill until the government put such a heavy tax on the distillers that small establishments would not pay. This is the only still-house with all its machinery, we believe, that is still standing in the township, and this one only serves as a monument to mark the spot where one of the luxuries of pioneer times was manufactured. COAL. In the greater portion of the township, coal is so high up in the hills, that it is found usually in patches of from fifty to one hundred acres, only in a few instances much larger than the latter. North from the railroad the surface is elevated and broadly rolling, so that, excepting near the eastern portion of the township, the distance which one must pass through, inferior or " crop " coal is so great, that the expense deters many from opening banks. In the eastern part of the township there are many deserted banks, nearly all of which seem to have been abandoned because of the difficulty of drainage. The only one in operation is that owned by the England heirs, which is situated very near the eastern line of the township. This bank is an important one and is worked extensively to supply the neighboring towns. On McIntyres creek, near the southern line of the township, coal is mined by Mr. Amos Hoagland, which is of good quality. There is a coal shaft at Wintersville owned and operated by Thomas Roberts, where coal of a superior quality is obtained, and a bank on the farm adjoining, owned and operated by the Cables, while a number of other banks of minor importance are operated in the township and supply the local demand. CHURCHES. ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH. In December, 1800, Dr. Doddridge entered into an agreement with a number of individuals living west of the Ohio, to perform the duties of an Episcopalian clergyman, every third Saturday, at the honse of the widow McGuire. The subscription book, which is dated December 1, 1800, contains the following names: George Mahan, William Whitcraft, Eli Kelly, George Hailiwell, William McConnell, John McConnell, William McConnell, Geo. Richey, Benjamin Doyle, Joseph Williams, John Long, Mary McGuire, John McKnight, Frederick .Albright, John Scott, Moses Hanlon. This little congregation was, we conclude, the germ of the present parish of St. James in Cross creek, as among the above named we find four of fhem attached to the petition signed by that parish, in December, 1813, to be sent to the general convention in 1817, asking leave of that body to form a diocese in the western country. These names are : George Mahan, William McConnell, John McConnell and Benjamin Doyle. We are not acquainted with the gradations by which the congregation at the widow McGuire's expanded into the parish of St. James, nor how long services were held at her house ; but from the pastor's papers, we find that from 1814 until his resignation in 1823, he remained rector of the parish of St. James—the Rev. Intrepid Morse then assuming charge of it, in connection with that of St. Paul's, at Steubenville. That the services of Dr. Doddridge were efficient at St. James, is shown by the fact, that when the diocese of Ohio was organized in 1818, he reported fifty-two communicants, and over one hundred baptisms within two years. The following is copied from the records of St. James parish : At a meeting of the congregation of St. James, on the first of December, 1816, the petition to the general convention, for leave to form a diocese in the western country, was signed by the following persons : William McConnell, Robert Maxwell, John Cunningham, Samuel Tipton, Alex. Cunningham, James Cunningham, George Mahan, Widow Mahan, Andrew Elliott, Gabriel Armstrong, John McCullough, James Foster, Benjamin Doyle, William White, Thomas White, John McConnell, James Strong, Hugh Taggart, Richard White, John Foster, James Dugan, William Graham, Daniel Dunlevy. The church was consecrated in 1825 by Bishop Chase. The first pastor of the congregation was Dr. Doddridge, who remained until 1823. The pastors who labored after him, and their term of service, were Rev. Intrepid Morse, from 1823 until 1837; Rev. Richard Grey, from 1837 until 1851 ; Rev. Humphrey Hollis, from 1851 until 1855 ; Rev. Charles Plains, from 1855 until 1857; Rev. Edmund Christian, from 1857 until 1863; Rev. Henry A. Lewis, from 1863 until 1866; Rev. W. E. Webb, from 1866 until 1868; Rev. T. K. Coleman, from 1868 until 1870; Rev. Joshua Coupland, from 1870 until 1875. The present pastor is Rev. James M. Hillyer. There were four hundred and one baptisms up to 1874, eighty-one marriages up to 1875, and two hundred and ten confirmations up to 1863. St. James was the second Episcopal Church organized in the northwestern territory, the first being at Marietta, CROSS CREEK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. This is the only Presbyterian church in the township, and the exact date of the first meeting or who preached the first sermon, cannot be definitely ascertained, but Rev. Wray was among the first preachers, and preached at the house of Thomas Elliott, as early as 1816. Rev. Obediah Jennings, then pastor of the first church at Steubenville, visited and preached at the house of Judge Anderson, (then living where Joseph Potter now lives) as early as 1820. Meetings were also held occasionally at the old log school-house, near where Stark school-house now stands. Rev. C. C. Beatty, in his yonth, preached sometimes at the house of Walter Hanlon, and meetings were also held at the houses of Stephen Riggs, William Dinsmore and George Day. Rev. Thomas Hunt was also among the early preachers. In 1835, the propriety and importance of having a house of worship erected, was discussed, where prayer meeting, Sabbath school and preaching could be held, and in 1837 the first church was erected. It was built of brick and was a good one for that time. George Day gave an acre 01 ground for the church and graveyard. The following spring a petition was presented to Presbytery asking for the organization of the church. The Rev. C. C. Beatty was appointed to visit them and organize if the way was open. The church was accordingly organized with twenty-five members, fifteen from Two Ridges, seven from Steubenville, two from Richmond, and one from Beech Spring, who entered into a covenant to associate and walk together in a church relationship, agreeably to the acknowledged doctrine and order of the Presbyterian church. The following persons were chosen ruling elders: George Day, Allen Hanlon, James Stark, Alex. Morrison and James McCoy. The first pastor was Rev. Joseph H. Chambers, who was received by this Presbytery from Redstone Presbytery, at Bloomfield, February 27, 1839. Mr. Chambers continued pastor here for over eleven years. In 1845 a parsonage was built, costing between five and six hundred dollars, and in 1870 additions were put to it, costing about three hundred and fifty dollars. In 1873 the church was consumed by fire, being a total loss, there being no insurance. The fires had been kindled in the stoves for Sabbath school, but how it caught the building was not known. The members decided to build a new church at once, and, December 14, 1873, the new house was dedicated, Rev. A. M. Reid preaching the sermon. The new church was of brick, costing $3,946. The whole number of members since the organization is about 255 ; number of deaths as far as known, 55 ; number dismissed or left, 123. The present pastor, Rev. J. F. Boyd, was installed May 9, 1870, Rev. T. A. McCurdy delivering the sermon. M. E. CHURCH, WINTERSVILLE. The organization of this church was effected in 1835 at the house of William Roberts, and in 1841 he built, at his own expense, a house of worship near his residence, about one mile from the site of the present church. Mr. Roberts soon after sold it to the Richmond circuit for $600. It was dedicated in 1842 by Rev. George Holmes. Among the first members we find Jacob Vail, Henry Oliver, William Roberts and Samuel Martin. in 1868 it was found necessary to build a larger and better house, as the old one was entirely too small and getting 598 - HISTORY OF BELMONT AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES. very much dilapidated. The present house is built of brick, 62x42 feet, cost 810,000, and was dedicated by Samuel Nesbitt in June, 1869. It has a membership at present of 115. The Rev. J. Weaver is the present minister. There is a prosperous Sabbath school connected with this church with an attendance of about sixty scholars- EKEY M. E. CHURCH. This church was first organized in the school house of Dis-. trict No. 3. Rev. Whorten and Rev. Kent were the first ministers; James Elliott, first class leader. The first members were Andrew Ekey, Nancy Ekey, James Elliott, Andrew Elliott, Rev. Tipton and Rev. C. A. Holmes. The first meeting was held at the house of Andrew Ekey, prior to the one held in the schoolhouse. Mrs. Nancy Ekey is the only one of the original members living. This church is not in a very prosperous condition. The first burial in the graveyard attached to the church was David Ekey, son of Andrew and Nancy Ekey, November 23, 1850. There is quite a prosperous Sunday school connected with this church, which meets every Sunday. DISCIPLES' CHURCH, WINTERSVILLE. This church was organized prior to 1837 at the house of John Winters, and in 1837 Mr. Winters donated a lot for the purpose of building a church, and the same year a small frame house was erected. The dimensions of the house are 18x20 feet. The congregation soon grew too large for the building, and in 1847 it was resolved to build a larger and more commodious place of worship, so an addition was built, making it about 36x40 feet, but unfortunately the congregation soon took the backward track, and the church became deserted, and now all that remains of the once flourishing congregation is one member, and the old church edifice only serves as a landmark of the past. LONG'S M. E. CHURCH. This probably was the first Methodist Church organized in Cross Creek, and the organization was effected between 1803 and 1807. This church was an offspring from the Episcopalian Church in the neighborhood. Rev. J. B. Finley preached here in 1813, and also Rev. A. McIlroy the same year. It is impossible to obtain any reliable records of this church, as such a thing has never been kept. The members have worshiped here for nearly three-quarters of a century, and in that time but little progress has been made. The church is now in a more prosperous condition than it: has been for years. The building is of brick. SCHOOLS. The first settlers of Cross Creek were men who appreciated the value of knowledge, and were disposed to gratify the desire of their children in obtaining it. We therefore find schools among the earliest institutions in the township, and one of the rude log buildings stood in 1804, near where No. 4 school house now stands, on land now owned by Mrs. Usher Stark. The first teacher was an Irishman by the name of Green. In District No. 1 a school was taught by a man named Evans, in a log cabin, in 1807. In 1809 a subscription school was taught in the Long Settlement, and a Mr. Morrow was the first teacher. Here the ox-gad was used on the pupils instead of moral suasion. David Boyd was second teacher. The subscription price was one dollar and a half for three months. About 1806 we find a school taught by Richard McCullough in district five. As the township became settled schools sprang up in different parts until the entire township was dotted with schoolhouses of the latest architecture and modern improvements, and to-day Cross Creek can boast of the best school buildings in Jefferson county, outside of Steubenville. We failed to get the school statistics for the present year, as the record has been so badly kept. NEW ALEXANDRIA. This place derives its name from the former proprietor, Alexander Smith, who laid out the town in 1831. He was the father of Alexander Smith, the present sheriff of Jefferson county. The town is situated on the south side of Cross creek township, Wells township line making its southern boundary. First hotel was kept by Matthew Thompson, in 1820. The first church erected was the Methodist Episcopal. This place has never been noted for its manufacturing or mercantile pursuits, but has commanded a fair trade. In 1871 it was incorporated, and in April of that year held the first election, with the following results: For Trustees, John Johnson, Charles Fellows and Charles Wallace ; for Marshall, J. D. Golden. The present business of the place consists of three stores, three blacksmith and wagon shops, one shoemaker; there is also one attorney-at-law, J. W. McCann, one physician, two churches and one school; there is no hotel at present. The town contains about one hundred inhabitants. Matthew Thompson kept the first store, and was also the first postmaster, Alexander Smith started a hotel and store in 1831. Prior to 1831, Alexandria was known by the name of " Tempo, " called so from a temperance hotel being kept here by Mr. Thompson, such a thing being very unusual in those times. WINTERSVILLE. Wintersville was laid out by John Winters about 1831, although the first house in the place had been built by David Freelin, some time before. Mr. Winters laid out the town and built the first frame house, for a hotel, James McCoy doing the carpenter work. Mr. Winters also kept the first store. The second hotel was kept by Frank Reynolds, and the third by a man named Lyle. Robert McCoy kept the first postoffice, and also kept the second store in Wintersville. Mr. Priest was also among the early merchants. In 1840, Wintersville had a population of 107, and to-day it will not run over 75, and is going downwards. The present business consists of three small groceries, two blacksmith and wagon shops, and has one doctor, one preacher and a postmaster. Its close proximity to Steubenville renders it unfit for business. There is one Methodist church in the vicinity. HOLMES MILL POSTOFFICE. This place was almost unknown until the railroad was completed, when Thomas Holmes started a small store and post-office, he being postmaster. The railroad station here is called Smithfield Station. Mr. Holmes kept the position as postmaster nntil 1873, when Mr. A. McManns was appointed. The- business consists of a grist mill, blacksmith shop, and one small store. IDLEWILD ENCAMPMENT NO. 199, I. O. O. F, This was instituted at New Alexandria, on the 17th of September 1875, with the following named Patriarchs as charter members: William D. Fell, W. J. McCann, David N. Long, David T. Harrah, David M. Scott, Thomas Starter, Benjamin F. Matthews, and their successors legally and duly elected, with W. J. McCann, C. P.; and D. M. Long, scribe. WILDWOOD LODGE, NO. 590, I. O. O. F. This lodge was instituted at New Alexandria on the 25th of July 1874 with the following charter members. W. J. McCann, J. L, Puntney, D. M. Long, D. M. Scott, C. Branfass, D. F. Harrah, Isaac Martin, Martin Solesby, Geo. W. Fellows, William D. Fell, N. B. Buckingham, Nathan McGrew, James Hyndman, and their successors duly elected, with J. L. Puntney, N. G.; and D. M. Long, recording secretary. Present membership forty-five. This lodge meets every Saturday evening. TOPOGRAPHY. The surface of this township is diversified, and affords fine scenery in nearly every part. The soil is good, and the water facilities unsurpassed. Cross creek, with its tributaries, flow through the central portion of the township and affords power for running numerous mills. The health of the township is generally good, and persons who have lived sixty or seventy years within its bounds, bid fair to live many more, and go to sleep peacefully at last as much from sheer old age as any other cause. As has been stated, the first settlers here were almost entirely sturdy Irish immigrants. and they were, at least as is far as known at present, the first to explore the then almost trackless wilderness, and brave the dangers and hardships of pioneer life, in a country abounding only in savage beasts, and still more savage men ; pioneers, in every sense of the word, who pushed forward and opened up to future generations the beautiful country now settled by a prosperous and enlightened people, and have gained. for themselves names in history, such as will ever be gratefully remembered by their descendants, who to-day occupy the very ground on which they endured so many hardships, braved so many perils, and finally HISTORY OF BELMONT AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES - 599 triumphed over all, and lived to see their rude log cabins give place to more pretentious structures, and themselves and children happy and prosperous in the land of their adoption, BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. RICHARD EVANS.—Mr, Evans was born in Wales in 1829, and came to America in 1857. He located in Steubenville, where he went to work as a common laborer, and by his industry accumulated sufficient means to buy himself property on Market street. He then went into the butchering business, which he carried on with success long enough to enable him to purchase a farm ; his health failing him, he moved to the farm he now occupies. Mr. Evans was married in his native country, but his wife died after bearing him two children, who both died also, with scarlet fever. October 31, 1864, Mr, Evans married Miss Warren, of Wintersville, and they have two daughters. Mr. Evans is a very enterprising farmer, and does more toward promoting agricultural interests than any man in Cross creek. He has a beautiful farm, and devotes much attention to the raising of fine stock, and has the finest herd of Alderney cattle in eastern Ohio. WILLIAM MCELROY.—William McElroy was a native of Ireland, but came to this country when only six years of age, with his father, who located in Pennsylvania. When the war between the colonies and England commenced, William was a very young man, but he enlisted and remained during the entire war. After its close he settled in Virginia, and remained there until the whites began to cross over into the northwestern territory, when he too crossed the Ohio river and made his way out to section twenty-four in Cross Creek township, cutting his way through the woods from Steubenville. He remained on his first clearing for a few years, when he moved on the farm which, is now owned by his grandson. He had but one child, a son, James, who moved to Mederia county, Ohio, where he reared a large family. William, son of James McElroy, lived with his grandfather, and now occupies the old homestead. He married a Miss Patterson, and has a family. He is an enterprising man, and the only one in the family remaining in the country. William, Sr., lived to be one hundred years of age. WILLIAM MCELROY, son of James, and grandson of William McElroy, who were pioneers of Jefferson county, was born in Cross Creek township, April 15, 1815. He was reared a farmer and educated in the common schools of the township. He married a Miss Patterson, of Jefferson county. The McElroys were of Irish origin, and came to America before the Revolutionary war. William, the grandfather of the subject of this sketch, served as a soldier during the war, and after its close lived for a while in Virginia, before settling in Jefferson county ; he was a neighbor of David Greathouse, who tried to persuade him to accompany the party who murdered the Logan family, but this Mr. McElroy refused to do, greatly to his honor. The McElroy family have always been good citizens and highly esteemed by their neighbors. JACOB H. BICKERSTAFF was born in Cross Creek in 1828. He is a son of A. Bickerstaff, and grandson of the pioneer Bicker-staff, of whom mention is made in another part of this work. Mr. Bickerstaff learned the trade of a plasterer, and follows it for a livelihood. He married Miss Hukle, of Cross Creek township. THOMAS ROBERTS was born in Harrison county, in 1822, and came to Jefferson county with his father, William Roberts, in 1827. He was raised on the farm, and educated in the common schools of the county, and attended Richmond College two terms. In 1850 he married a Miss Martin, who died November 12, 1864. In January, 1866, he married Miss Jane Watt ; he has five children. Mr. Roberts is a member of the M. E. Church and and a very enterprising man. He is a farmer and coal dealer. DAVID ENGLAND.—David England was born in Cross Creek township in 1809. His father, Isaac England, was a pioneer in this county. Mr. England was reared on the farm that he now owns and occupies, and received a fair education in his boyhood. In 1839, he married Miss McGrew. They have four children living and three dead. Mr. England is one of the oldest native born citizens in Cross Creek township and is a man highly esteemed by all who have any acquaintance with him. WILLIAM WHITE was born in Cross Creek township in 1825. He is a son of Thomas and Nancy White, who came from Fayette county, Pa., in 1801 and located in Cross Creek, and there remained until their death. They were of Irish descent. William was brought up on the farm and received a fair education. February 4, 1861, he married Mary S. McCoy, daughter of James McCoy, of Cross Creek. They have four children : Thomas T. H., Fannie F., Nannie A. and Maud B. Mr. White is a farmer, occupying the old homestead, and a member of St. James' Episcopal Church. ANDREW HERALE.—Mr. Herale was born in Germany in 1832, and came to this country in 1859. He first located in Connecticut, and lived there about a year, when he came to Steubenville and went to work at common labor in the rolling mill, where he accumulated enough to purchase the farm on which he now resides. He is an enterprising man and has a fine farm, and is always ready to interest himself in any enterprise by which he or his family may be benefited. JOHN CASSEL was born in Washington county, Pa., in 1809, And came to this country with his father, William Cassel, when a small boy. His father was one of the representative men of this county, and served as commissioner for several years with honor to himself and credit to the county. John, the subject of this sketch, was brought up on the farm and received a fair education. He is now engaged in farming, and has a finely improved farm, and, we may say, is one of the leading farmers in the township. ANDREW HUTTERLY.—Mr. Hutterly was born in Switzerland in 1824, and emigrated to America in 1854, and located in Steubenville, where he carried on the wholesale liquor trade until 1875, when he moved to Cross Creek township, where he now resides, and is engaged in the cultivation of grapes and the manufacture of native wines. He has fifty acres of a vineyard and all the facilities for making good wines. He is an enterprising citizen, and has his place finely improved. L. R. ARMSTRONG.—Mr. Armstrong was born in Wood county, Ohio, June 24, 1834. He was reared a farmer, and received his education at the common schools. In 1859 he married Miss Kirk, of Wintersville. Mr. Armstrong has been superintendent of the county infirmary two terms, and during his time of service managed the institution with entire satisfaction to the citizens of Jefferson county. He is now engaged in farming in Cross Creek township, and is a very enterprising man. JOSEPH PORTER was born in Cross Creek township in 1830, and is the son of John Porter, one of the early settlers here. He was brought up on the farm, and received a fair education. During the late war he enlisted and served his country for some time. On his return home he engaged in farming, which occupation he is still engaged in. He is an energetic farmer, and has a good improved farm. CAPTAIN GEORGE D. STONE was born in Cross Creek township, October 10, 1829. He was reared a farmer and educated at home. At the commencement of the late war he enlisted in company H, 40th O.V. I., October, 1861. He was elected second lieutenant and was mustered on November 19, 1861. He was engaged in some of the hotest battles, and was promoted to the captaincy for gallant conduct, and served through the entire war with honor to himself and his country. WILLIAM STONE was born in Cross Creek township in 1834. He was brought up on the farm and received a good education. In 1861 he married Miss Sarah E. Dantz ; they have four children. Mr. Stone enlisted in the one hundred days service, during the late war, in company E., 157th regiment. He enlisted May, 1864, and was mustered out September, 1864. He is now engaged in farming in Cross Creek township. ARMSTRONG MALEY.—Mr. Maley was born in Steubenville, and is the son of James Maley, and old settler in this county. He received a good education, and not liking city life, concluded to engage in farming, so moved out to the farm he