THE PAN-HANDLE - 675 his later years a farmer, and was always highly respected; He died in 1861, aged ninety-six years. In his youth he saw service in the Revolutionary war. He had seventeen children, of whom the following were reared: Job, Johnsie, Mary A., Eliza, Maria, Sophia, John, Julia A., Elizabeth, Louisa A., Walter, Margaret, George W., and of these the only survivors are Louisa A. and George V.T. The latter has been a farmer all his life, and a resident of this county all the time except one year in Iowa. In business he is successful and prosperous. He is a republican in politics, formerly being a whig and voting for W. H. Harrison in 1840. In 1841 he was married to Ellen, daughter of John and Elizabeth Gorby, and they had two children: Barbara E. (deceased), and Clarissa J., wife of James 0. Scott, of Jackson county, Ind. The mother of these died in 1845, and in 1847 Mr. Evans was united to Rebecca, daughter of John and Elizabeth Porter. By this marriage they had ten children, nine of whom were reared, viz.: Walter H., Wylie G., James S., Bruce E., George W., Michael D., Josie E., Martha B. and Elmer S. Five are married: Walter H. married Kate Anderson, Wylie G. married Elizabeth Lutes, Bruce E., a resident of Tyler, Tex., married Sallie Lorance, of that city; Michael D. married Bertie O'Neil, Josie E. married Everett W. Bonar. James S. and Elmer S. are residents of Texas. George W. and Martin B. are residents of Iowa. The mother, Rebecca (Porter) Evans, died January, 1880, aged sixty years. She was a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal church and was loved and esteemed by those who knew her as only an exemplary wife and mother can be loved. Mr. Evans married again in 1885. Among those who settled in this part of the Ohio valley in the last century, a conspicuous pioneer was John Bonar, who settled on Bonar's ridge in 1790, and located a tract of land. His wife, whose maiden name was Rebecca Calhoun, lived until 1847, surviving her husband many years. James C. Bonar, one of their sons, a farmer by occupation, a prominent man in his time, was a lieutenant in the war of 1812, and served as justice of the peace more than twenty-one years. This liberal and enterprising man died in 1858, at the age of sixty-nine years. His wife was Sarah Magers, daughter of Elias and Elizabeth (Arnold) Magers, natives of Maryland, who died, the former in 1830, the year of the death of John Bonar, and the latter in 1857. Mrs. Sarah Bonar died in 1856, aged fifty-seven. She bore her husband nine children, John, Elias, Rebecca E., Susan, Mary J., Miles, Jessie, Sarah and Matthew. Miles Bonar, now an aged and respected farmer of Marshall county, was born in that county, February 1, 1829. He was reared on the farm and has given his attention to agriculture and stock-raising, with such success that he is now comfortably situated and his family is well provided for. His life has been an honorable and upright one, and no one is more highly regarded in this region. In 1853 he was married to Susan M., daughter of John L. and Mary E. (Porter) Gibson, old residents of Marshall county. Her grandfather, Benjamin Gibson, a native of Maryland, died about 1827, and his wife, Mary O'Brien died about 1857. John L. Gibson and wife 676 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. were among the earliest members of the Methodist Episcopal church in the county. He died in 1861, aged fifty-nine, and she in 1864, aged fifty-one. Nine children were born to them. Miles Bonar and wife have had five children: Sarah A., James L., Everett W., Milton G., who died June 18, 1887, aged nineteen years, being at that time a freshman in the Ohio Wesleyan college, and a student of great promise; and Mary L., who died May 25,.1886, aged sixteen years. She had excellent musical talent and was greatly beloved. Mr. Bonar and his wife have long been members of the Methodist Episcopal church, which he has served in an official capacity and in Sunday-school work for more than thirty-five years. William N. Bonar, of Moundsville, deputy collector of internal revenue for the district of West Virginia, was born in Marshall county, W. Va., April 13, 1844. His father, Abel Bonar, a farmer by occupation, was a prominent man, and a member of the convention which met at Wheeling for the formation of the present state. During the war he strongly supported the government. In business he was successful, and though beginning poor, died possessed of about 700 acres of valuable land. Of the Methodist Episcopal church he was a member some thirty years. He died at the age of seventy-three years, and his wife, Mary Venus, survives in her sixty-fifth year. Their eight children are: Eveline, deceased; William N., Sarah E., Nancy A.; Samuel V., deceased; Mary V., James A., and Charles E., deceased. At the age of eighteen years, Mr. William N. Sonar enlisted in Company B, Twelfth regiment, West Virginia infantry, and served until June 28, 1865, participating in the battles of Winchester, New Market, Piedmont, Opoken Creek, Fisher's Hill, Hatcher's Run, where, on the morning of April 2, 1865, in an assault on the enemy's works, he was wounded in the throat and left shoulder. He was taken then to Fortress Monroe where he remained until his discharge. On his return home he settled on a farm, and continued to be engaged in agriculture until November, 1889, when he removed to Moundsville. Mr. Bonar has served as assessor of the county for four years from January, 1873, and took charge of his present office August 15, 1889. He is an efficient and faithful public servant. Mr. Bonar is a member of the I. O. O. F. He was married July 1, 1866, to Sarah L., daughter of Martin and Jane Bonar, and they have three children: Samuel H., Milton W., Oscar B. Mrs. Bonar is a devoted member of the Methodist Episcopal church. F. M. Bowers is one of five children born to E. W. and Rebecca. (Bendell) Bowers. The father was one of the first school commissioners of Marshall county, and helped to build the first public school buildings in the rural districts of his section of the state. The mother Is an estimable woman, and has been a very active member of the Presbyterian church for many years. Their children are: Alonzo, Cassius, Jennie, F. M. and Harry. The paternal grandparents, James Bowers and wife, came to Benwood in 1847, from Pennsylvania, and have resided here since. James Bowers is an iron worker, having been employed at his trade of iron roller for years. F. M. THE PAN-HANDLE - 677 Bowers began for himself by working as a laborer at the rolls in the mills of his native town. After leaving the mills Mr. Bowers engaged in the general merchandise business, and has since been very successful in this pursuit. In 1877 Miss Dora, daughter of Henry W. and Elizabeth (Faatz) Fisher, became his wife. Her parents were well and favorably known in this community for many years. Mr. Fisher bought the old company store at this place and was the first man engaged in the merchandise business in Benwood who employed his own capital in the business. Both he and his wife were useful members of the Lutheran church. Mr. and Mrs. Bowers have had five children: Seamon, Walter, Floyd, Albert and Rhea. Walter and Floyd are deceased. Mr. Bowers has been prominent in the public affairs of the city, having served as treasurer for one year, and he discharged the important duties of this office with great credit to himself and with great benefit to the city. In politics he is a republican. He is also a member of the K. of P. A man of ability and probity. David A. Brantner, a worthy citizen of Washington district, was born in Marshall county, February 9, 1828, the son of George W. and Sarah (Nace) Brantner, the former of whom, a cooper by trade, died when David was quite young. The mother, who died at Martin's Ferry in 1877, at the age of seventy-five years, was a life-long member of the Methodist church, and noted for her good works. The following children were born to these parents: Joseph N., Elizabeth Chad-dock, Eliza J. Baker, of Iowa, David A. and the following deceased: George and Mary J.; Jacob, died during the war on the Osage river; Margaret Goudy, and Ruhana, wife of Jacob Clark. David A. began working on the farm at an early age, and he has ever since been following agriculture as his. vocation. He has served the public efficiently in official positions, having been marshal of Moundsville two years, constable one year, deputy sheriff two years, and he is now the keeper of the Marshall county infirmary, a position he has held for two years. Before the war he made three trips to New Orleans as a deck hand, experiencing a view of the horrors of cholera, and at the time of his last trip learning the hostility of that city toward the north at the outbreak of the rebellion. In that struggle he subsequently served in Company G, of the Seventeenth West Virginia infantry, during the spring of 1865. He was married in 1850 to Clorinda Howard, who died in March, 1863. By this union he had six children, of whom survive, Amanda J., wife of Stewart Crouch; Sarah B., wife of Mr. Ritchie, and David L. The second wife of Mr. Brantner is Mary A., widow of James Lute, by whom she had one child, now deceased. Three children have been born to this union: Fannie E., John H., and Charles W. Mr. Brantner is an Odd Fellow, and his wife is a member of the Methodist church. William Briceland is the son of William and Johanna (Griffeth) Briceland, who resided in Ohio county, W. Va. For many years they were communicants of the Catholic church. The father enlisted in Col. Thoburn's regiment at Wheeling, and was killed probably at the 678 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. battle of the Wilderness. Their three children were: Matthias, William and John, of whom William is the only one living. William Briceland, Sr., was born in Scotland and came to Benwood in 1838, his wife was born in Neighne, county Tipperary, Ireland. They crossed the ocean in the same vessel and first met on this voyage. Some time after landing they were married. William Briceland, Jr., worked for six or seven years as a glass-blower, but afterward learned the puddler's trade, at which he worked for seven years. Being a man of fine physique, he entered the athletic circles and for five years was one of the champion oarsmen of his time, having rowed against such men as Clater, Murry, Powel, Wisegaber and others. Mr. Briceland seldom lost a contest and received large financial returns from his victories. He was married in October, 1883, to Miss Kate Clark, by whom he has had three children: the oldest, John, died in infancy; the two living are, William and Loretta. The family are members of the Catholic church, and are held in high esteem by a large circle of acquaintances. Mrs. Briceland is a daughter of Patrick and Bridget Clark, who were among the oldest settlers of Benwood, having come to this place when there was only one house other than their own.. They were prominent members of the Catholic church. Levi G. Brock, assistant cashier of the Marshall C ounty bank, of Moundsville, was born in Monroe county, Ohio, March 10, 1845. He is the son of John Brock, a native of Virginia, who was taken to Ohio by his parents when six years old, in 1812. He was a farmer by occupation, and he and his wife, whose maiden name was Rebecca Stukey, were members of the Disciples church. She died in 1852, aged forty-four years, and in 1869 he moved to Brown county, Ind., where he died in 1889. To the marriage above mentioned were born seven children, one of whom is the subject of this mention. The father contracted a second union, with Rachel McFadden, by whom he had five children. When Levi G. was sixteen years old, he enlisted September 6, 1861, in Company F, Fifteenth Ohio, and was first engaged in battle at Pittsburgh Landing, where he was wounded by a minnie ball, in the left hip, an injury by which he is still afflicted. After recovering sufficiently he engaged in teaching, and taught from 1863 to 1884, also completing in the vacation of 1865, a course in Duff's commercial college at Pittsburgh. Since 1884 he has held his present position in the Marshall county bank. He is now serving as clerk of the city, as which he was elected in 1888, and he has served three terms as a member of the board of school examiners. He is prominent in fraternal circles, is senior warden of the Masonic lodge, vice grand of the I. O. O. F., financial secretary of the National Union, was commander for several years in the G. A: R., and has been a member of the council of administration of the department of the state. In politics he is a republican, and he and wife are members of the Disciples church. He was married January 1, 1872, to Ella B., daughter of David Gates, of Moundsville, which wife died October 22, 1883, leaving two children: Maud and Lisle G. On September 12, THE PAN-HANDLE - 679 1889, he was married to Selina H., daughter of T. H. Bakewell, of Moundsville. William P. Brown is a native of Ireland, where he was born in February, 1842. Coming to this country seven years later, he took up his abode in Wheeling W. Va. John and Ann Jane (Burns) Brown were his parents. They were much respected in their native land, and were both members of the United Presbyterian church. The father dying, his widow afterward married Henry Thompson, with whom she and her children came to America. Mr. Thompson has since died, but his wife is still living, residing with her daughter, in Bellaire, Ohio, having reached the advanced age of seventy-four years. At an early age, William Brown began working in the iron mills, where he learned the nailer's trade, at which he has since worked for the past thirty years. Mr. Brown is now employed at the Riverside Blast furnace. October 7, 1861, he entered the service of his country, by enlisting in Company H, First Ohio volunteer infantry, at Steubenville, Ohio, and served faithfully and well until October, 1864, at which time the regiment was discharged at Chattanooga, having participated in the battles of Pittsburgh Landing, Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge, siege of Corinth and all other engagements in which the army of the Cumberland took part. Mr. Brown went as far as Atlanta, Ga., on Sherman's famous " march to the sea;" on this march they were short of rations, not having as much to eat in one week, as a man would naturally wish to have for one meal. Mattie Box became his wife December 24, 1867, and has borne him two children: Anna Marion and Charles B., both living at home with their parents. Mrs. Brown is a daughter of Charles and Marion (Gray) Box, both natives of England. They came to this country over thirty years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Box were connected with the Baptist church. Mrs. Brown and her children are active members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and Mr. Brown is a member of Ohio lodge, No. 1, of Wheeling, of the Masonic order, and of Lincoln lodge, No. 49, of the I. O. O. F., of Benwood. He has made a home and a host of friends since his coming to Benwood, being one of the industrious and worthy citizens of the city. George W. Bruce, M. D., a leading physician and prominent citizen of Moundsville, is a native of Frederick county, Va., born July 17, 1827. His father, John Bruce, a native of Scotland, came to this country in 1818, and was here married to Sydney Smith, a native of Virginia. He taught school for many years; was for nine years president of the Winchester & Potomac railroad, and subsequently engaged in farming. He died December 31, 1855, aged about sixty-three years, and his wife died February, 1874, aged about eighty. Both were members of the Episcopal church. Of their eight children there are, besides the doctor, three living, E. C., of Winchester, Va.; J. D., of Clark county, Va., and J. S., a physician at Colorado county, Tex. Dr. Bruce received his first academic training at the Virginia Military institute at Lexington, where he was three years, and he then attended medical lectures at Winchester, going from there to 680 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. the University of Pennsylvania, at Philadelphia, where he was graduated in medicine in 1848. He first practiced at Covington, Ky., one year, and then came to Moundsville in 1849, where he has ever since been engaged in the practice. 'Winning the entire confidence of the community in his skill and character, he has occupied from the first a high standing in his profession and in the personal esteem of the people. For eighteen years he has served as physician to the penitentiary, and in the city council has done efficient duty. He is a member of the Masonic order. In 1850 Dr. Bruce was married to Mary Burley, who died in 1866, aged thirty-five. Two children of this union are living, Meta and J. Douglas. In 1867 the doctor was wedded to Ella Burley, and they have one child, Mary Louisa. Mrs. Bruce is a member of the Episcopal church. John W. Burchinal, editor of the Moundsville Herald, was born near New Geneva, Penn., October 16, 1861, the son of Thomas J. and Mary T. (Ramsay) Burchinal, both of whom were natives of Pennsylvania. The father, who was a carpenter, and subsequently a farmer and stock-dealer, by occupation, died in November, 1887, aged sixty-seven years, and his wife died February 11, 1886. Of the seven children born to them four are now living. The subject of this mention was reared on the farm, and began his education in the district school. Afterward he was a student at George's Creek academy and Monongahela college, and attended Duff's commercial college at Pittsburgh, where he was graduated in the spring of 1884. He then purchased an interest in the Grafton Sentinel, but sold that in the fall of 1885, removing then to Moundsville, in 1886, where he purchased the Moundsville Herald. In the ownership of this he subsequently became associated with A. R. Laing, under the firm style of Burchinal & Laing, and they now conduct this publication, which ranks among the influential organs and valuable newspaper properties of the region. The paper has been wonderfully improved and built up under the management of Burchinal & Laing. The circulation has been almost doubled, and from a seven-column, patent outside, they have made it an eight-column, all home print. The ancient primer type has been discarded for bright-faced brevier, and the old Washington hand press and man power for the latest improved cylinder press and steam power. New machinery and material have been added throughout until it ranks among the best furnished country offices in the state. William Burgess, one of the most highly respected farmers of the vicinity of Moundsville, was born in Marshall county, November 23, 1,831. His parents, William and Eve (Coats) Burgess, both devout members of the Methodist church, passed their lives upon the farm and died in this county, he about 1837, and she subsequently. They had eight children: Mahala, Charlotte, Thomas, Rachel, Elizabeth, Louisa, William and Amanda. William began to earn his own living at the age of fifteen years, and has worked at farming all his life, becoming by energy and industry one of the leading men in that vocation in the county. His farm of 136 acres lies in a beautiful locality, and is adorned with handsome and commodious buildings. Mr. Bur- THE PAN-HANDLE - 681 gess was married in 1861, to Luvina, daughter of Caleb and Nancy (Bonar) Founds, well-known old citizens, who are still living. To this union have been born these children: Luvina; Maria, wife of Abner Porter; John, died in infancy; Lizzie, wife of Henry Games, and George. Mary Velma Jones and Charlie Lowe have also been reared in the family. Mr. and Mrs. Burgess have long been members of the Methodist Episcopal church, of which he has been steward and trustee for a considerable period. In politics he is a republican. Alfred H. Burley, prominent as a business man at Cameron, W.Va., was born in Marshall county, February 26, 1849. He is the son of Thomas H. Burley, a native of Pennsylvania, who before the war was a school teacher of much ability, and popular with the community. Upon the first call for troops Thomas H. Burley enlisted in the support of the. Union as a member of the First Virginia regiment, becoming a non-commissioned officer of Company D. He took part in the battles of‘ Greenland Gap and Romley, and at the battle of Winchester in May, 1862. He was killed while bearing bravely his part in a charge across an open field against a stone wall.. He died on the field after two hours of suffering. His age was then about forty years. His wife, Maria Ashbrook, now aged sixty-eight years, resides with her daughter, Mrs. J. U. Morgan, at Pine Grove. Wetzel county. Of the five children of those parents four are now living. Clifford, the old. est, served during the war in his father's company, as fifer, and was in the. service nearly four years. After the war he taught school two years, and then found employment on the railroad, and was instantly killed while placing a brake between two freight cars. He was at the time aged twenty-four years, secretary of the Masonic lodge and presiding officer of the I. O. O. F. lodge, of which he belonged. Alfred H. Burley, first mentioned above, began working for himself at the age of sixteen years, and subsequently became a clerk in Davis's drug store. In 1880 he went into a drug store with his cousin, J. A. Conley, and in 1882 embarked in business at Cameron with his brother-in-law, J. U. Morgan. Buying out his partner in 1884, he has since successfully conducted the business. Mr. Burley was married November 20, 1882, to Keziah, daughter of Samuel Howard, of Marshall county, and they have had two -children: Bruce (deceased), and Alva S. Mr. Alfred H. Burley is a member and captain of the Sons of Veterans. John F. Burley, one of the prominent, men of Washington district, Marshall county, was born in that county in 1842, the son of Joshua and Catherine (Roseberry) Burley. His father was a native of this county, a farmer and coal operator in business, and influential in politics, serving two terms as sheriff of Marshall county. He died in April, 1883, aged sixty-seven years, and his wife died in March, 1889, at the age of seventy-six years. They had four children: James; Sarah, deceased, wife of Robert Sweeney; John F., and Lizzie, wife of J. Clemens, of Belmont county, Ohio. John F. was reared on the farm, and at the age of twenty-one years engaged in the livery business at Wheeling. He continued at this several years and *then returned to the farm, where he has since been occupied. He was 682 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. married in March, 1863, t0 Jane A. Alexander, daughter of Robert and Narcissa Alexander, of Belmont county. Her father was a prominent man, a member of the state legislature, who died in 1862, his wife having passed away in the preceding year. Mr. and Mrs. Burley had nine children, two of whom died in childhood. The survivors are: William, Kate V., wife of Drew Dorsey, of Allegheny City; Joseph, Charles, Sarah E., Rose C., and Gertrude. Mrs. Burley died in January, 1884, at the age of forty-one years. She was a devoted member of the Presbyterian church. Mr. Burley is a member of the Maonic order, and in politics a democrat. Joseph A.. Burley, a son of James Burley by his marriage to Eliza beth Alexander, a native of Ireland, was born at Wheeling, October 10, 1832. He is now one of the leading farmers in Round Bottom, near Thompson. His early days were spent on the farm, where he remained until July I, 1861, when he enlisted in *the Third West Virginia infantry as a private, and began his service in Milroy's brigade. He was engaged principally in fighting guerrillas until 1862, and participated in the battles of Cross Keys, Pope's campaigns, Cedar 'Mountain, Kelley's Ford, the two battles of Bull Run, etc. Later he was transferred to the mounted infantry under Gen. Averill, and took part in the raid from New Creek to Salem, Va., one of the famous movements of the war, where their command of 1,600 men were pursued by 25,000. He served over three years, and was discharged at Wheeling, August 17, 1864. From 1865 he was engaged at work in a coal mine four years, then engaged in steamboating one year, and afterward remained at home one year on account of the death of his father. Returning to coal mining, he was thus occupied three years, but for the past twelve years he has been successfully engaged in agriculture. He is an enterprising and responsible man, and meets all the duties' and obligations of civil life as faithfully as the dangers of the tented field. Mr. Burley was married January 22, 1872, to Caroline C., daughter of William and Sarah Dunlap, of Belmont county, Ohio, and they have one child, Ella K. He and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Prominent among the former leading men of Marshall county was James Burley, who was born in 1800, a son of Jacob Burley, who was sheriff of Greene county, Penn., and afterward of Marshall county, more than half a century ago. He was married twice, first to Elizabeth Alexander, who died in 1832, at Wheeling, of cholera. His second wife was Margaret Alexander, who died in November, 1858. He died January 4, 1870. His occupation was farming for a time, also merchandise, and he filled the office of sheriff two terms, and was a state senator at the time of his death. He was a delegate to the famous Richmond .convention of 1861, and therein opposed vigorously the scheme of secession, and-favored in such an event the separation of Western Virginia, or if that was not possible, the annexation of the Pan-handle to Pennsylvania. He was so active in behalf of the Union that it was said that a price of $2,000 was set upon his head, but he reached home safely by way of Washington and Pittsburgh. THE PAN-HANDLE - 683 William J. Burley, son of the above, is the present sheriff of Marshall county. He was born at Moundsville, December 23, 1842. He received his education in the Moundsville academy and in the Allegheny college, Penn., which he left in 1859, at the time of the John Brown raid, to serve one year in the Virginia militia. In 1862 he enlisted in Company A, Twelfth West Virginia infantry, served in the army of West Virginia under Gen. Kelley, in 1863, in the valley of Virginia under Gen. Milroy, and from 1864 under Sigel, Hunter and Sheridan. In the fall of 1864 they occupied the peninsula in front of Richmond and remained there until March 1, 1865, when they crossed. the James, and served under Grant until the surrender, and was discharged June 17, 1865. He enlisted as private, was elected second lieutenant, was promoted first lieutenant, was promoted captain in the fall of 1864, major in the f0llowing February, and was commissioned brevet lieutenant colonel, before he had. reached the age of twenty-three. He served in fourtcen battles, and has in his keeping the golden eagle which was presented to his regiment by Maj.-Gen. John Gibbon, for gallant conduct in the assault on Fort Gregg, April 2, 1865. He commanded the Twelfth regiment, in the pursuit of Lee, and until their return to Richmond after the surrender. Returning home Mr. Burley engaged in business, and shortly was elected president of the county court, a position he filled until July, 1888, when he resigned and in the following November was elected sheriff of the county. He has also held the office of school commissioner of the county, and has discharged all his trusts with a high sense of his duty to the public. He is influential in politics as a republican, and was a delegate of the state to the Chicago convention of 1880, where he supported Garfield and was one of the three who dissented from the Conkling iron-clad resolution. Col. Burley was married December 31, 1863, to Emma, daughter of Michael Dunn, and they have three children: James D., deputy sheriff, Julia and Virginia. Mrs. Burley is a member of the Methodist church, and he is a comrade of the G. A. R. Few men deserve more credit than John W. Bush, a rising young man of Marshall county, W. Va. Mr. Bush came into this world in 1848. His father and mother, William and Matilda (Benar) Bush, are both natives of this state. William Bush was born in 1830, and married in the month of August, 1847. His parents were John and Elizabeth Bush. Mrs. Bush's parents were James and Nancy Ann (Scyoc) Bonar. John Bush entered the service of his country at the age of sixteen; when he enlisted in Company A, Seventeenth West Virginia volunteer infantry. Young as he was, yet he is said to have discharged his duties as a soldier, faithfully and bravely, far better than many an older man. Farming has always been his chosen work in life, and he has made a practical, wise study of this necessary and difficult question, until he has come to be recognized as an authority upon agricultural topics. His neighbors have been pleased to show their appreciation of his merits, by electing him road surveyor by an almost unanimous vote, notwithstanding the fact that his opponent 684 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. was a popular and influential man. With the exception of one year spent in Texas, Mr. Bush has always, lived in Marshall county. Miss Mary C. Reynolds, daughter of Jeremiah and Mary Reynolds, of Parkersburgh, W. Va., became his wife in 1880, by whom he has had four children: Maudie L., Emmett L., Ellis B., and Seward A. These children are all at home and compose an interesting family. Mrs. Bush is an acceptable member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and she and her husband are both very estimable people. William F. Byrnes, a prominent citizen of Cameron, W. Va., was born in Marshall county, W. Va.., January 16, 1845. His father, George W. Byrnes, a native of Virginia, was a school teacher by occupation, afterward a farmer, and during the last seven years of his life was afflicted with paralysis until relieved by death, July 3, 1880, at the age of sixty-seven years. He was educated at Bethany college, and for about twenty-five years was a popular and successful instructor. He was married November 2, 1840, to Margaret Luke, who survives at the age of seventy-four years and makes her home with the subject of this sketch. To this marriage were born eight children: Rev. Robert L., who married Mary- E. Reece, and now has charge of a church at Barkeville, Penn.; Rebecca, wife of Rev. J. W. Davis, general agent for the Barkeville academy; William F.; Joanna, who married J. J. Howard, and died March 12, 1881, aged thirty-four years; James A., died September 17, 1881, aged thirty-one; Jane V., died October 13, 1860, aged nine years; G. W. A., married to Catherine Hall, and Franklin R., died October 5, 1860, aged two years. During the war of the rebellion William F. Byrnes served two years and nine months, from July 20, 1862, when he enlisted in the Twelfth regiment, West Virginia infantry, in Company A. At the battle of Winchester he was wounded in the hand. and captured, and put in a hospital there, and after the battle of Gettysburg was put with prisoners taken there, and confied in Libby prison, whence after two days he was transported to Belle Isle, where he suffered for forty-nine days for want of sufficient food. Being paroled he was sent to Annapolis, Md. there exchanged, and from there he went to Martinsburgh, Va., where he joined his regiment, and served with it until his discharge, March 11, 1865. Mr. Byrnes is a member of Cameron lodge, I. O. O. F., No. 36, and in politics is a republican. His brother, Robert L., also served in the Union army three years, and became captain of Company I, Fifteenth regiment, West Virginia volunteer infantry. John Clegg, a venerable citizen of Moundsville, was born in Mar: shall county, W. Va., June 28, 1815, the son of Thomas and Kesiah (Hubbs) Clegg. The father came from Ireland with his parents when twenty-one years of age, settled on Wheeling creek, and served one year in the war of 1812.. He died at the age of seventy-seven years, and his wife, the mother of John Clegg, died when the latter was six years old. Of their twelve children three are living. Mr. Clegg was reared as a farmer and followed that vocation until 1853, when he came to Moundsville. February, 1864, he enlisted in Com- THE PAN-HANDLE - 685 pany C, of the Twelfth West Virginia regiment, and took part in the battles of New Market, Piedmont, Winchester, Berryville, etc., and going through the Hunter raid, the hardships of which caused injury of sight, which has gradually increased until he is now totally blind. He was a brave and gallant soldier and he is rewarded by a pension. In addition to his own service, three of his sons served in the army, John, Thomas and Elijah. The first two of these were in the Twelfth West Virginia infantry, the other was a cavalryman. Thomas was wounded in the knee, which has left him a cripple for life. John Clegg was married November 30, 1837, to Margaret, daughter of John and Margaret (Gibbony) Simpson, natives of Ireland, who came to this country in 1821. She was born March 2, 1812. To Mr. and Mrs. Clegg were born nine children, two of whom died in infancy; the oldest living, John E., was born July 11, 1840, married Margaret Nice. They have had three children: William, Lilly and Lee. The. latter died when quite young, Mary J. was born May 17, 1842, is the widow of Samuel Wilson, who died of disease contracted in the army. They had born to them four children. William N., the eldest, is married to Ella Parks and has one child: Charles C.; Ada and John W. The latter died when a babe. Ada died November 1, 1882. Thomas Clegg was born March 14, 1844. He married Kate Matthews; they have had six children: John E., Maggie M., Benjamin F., Mackeles, George W. and Ruth T. Mackeles died when about two years old. Elijah was born August 30, 1846; is married to Louisa J. Dean. To them have been born nine children. Those living are: John J., Margaret J., Ada C., Samuel B., Cora May, Thomas, Mattie and Clarence. Franklin B. was born July 22, 1848; was married to Mary J. Shimp. They have had four children: Rosa May, the eldest, died when a babe, Charles E., James and Lizzie M. Samuel was born July 8, 1851; died September 13, 1881. He married Amanda Stillwell, to whom were born two children: Laura A. and Samuel J. Ada V. was born March 6, 1854, and resides with her parents. Three of the children are members of the Presbyterian church, of which the parents have been members for fifty years. Vincent L. Cockayne, deceased, born in Ohio county, Va., in 1807, died at his home near Moundsville, September 21, 1886, was one of the prominent business men of the county. Samuel Cockayne, his father, was one of the first comers to this region from Maryland, engaged in farming and kept a hotel where his son afterward resided. The father died in 1856, leaving five sons, William, Samuel, Hiram, Bennett and Vincent. Vincent L. Cockayne devoted his life to farming, at which he was highly successful, and he became known as one of the enterprising and prosperous men of the region. He held an important position in relation to the business of the community, was the first president of the Ohio Valley Iron works, and at his death was one of the directors and president of the Marshall County bank. He was generally liberal with his means in promoting public enterprises. In 1838, Mr. Cockayne was married to Louisa J. Lynn, near Brownsville, Penn., and by this union had three children. The eld- 686 -HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. est, William L., died of consumption at the age of thirty-two; Alcinda C. married Shepherd McMechen, who died in 1874; and John R., who died in 1864. The mother of these children died in 1862, and in 1864, Mr. Cockayne was -united to Lydia, daughter of Joseph and Margaret McKee, of Ohio county. By this marriage were born two daughters, Caroline A. and Emily V., who are both graduates of the Wheeling Female college. Mrs. Cockayne and daughter are members of the Episcopal church. Joseph McKee, father of Mrs. Cockayne, was a farmer of Pennsylvania, was married in Maryland, and soon afterward moved to Ohio county, where he died in 1841, his wife surviving until 1868, when she died at the age of seventy-six years. Their five children were: Caroline M., married Jonathan E. Meredith, of Kittanning, Penn., a distinguished citizen, surveyor as early as 1835, member of the state senate for two years, a prothonotary for many years, who was born in 1812 and died in 1889; Sarah E., widow of Dr. G. W. Moore; Robert H., who went to sea and was lost; and Samuel A.., captain of the Pittsburgh Blues, killed before Petersburg, in 1864. William Cooke, a successful and well-known farmer of Limestone, Marshall county, was born in Belmont county, Ohio, March 1, 1832. He is the son of William Cooke, a native of Pennsylvania, a farmer and a soldier in the war of 1812, who was killed at the age of forty-eight years by the falling of a tree. At that time he was one of the commissioners of Belmont county, Ohio. He was twice married, first to Rebecca Moore, by whom he had two children: James, of Nebraska, and Barbra, residents of New Athens, Harrison county, Ohio. After the death of their mother he was married to Ruth. Anderson, and they had nine children: Nancy, Melila J., Alex- ander M., William, Elizabeth, John, Ruth A. and two who died in infancy. The mother of these children is still living at ninety years of age, and resides with her youngest daughter near Zanesville, Ohio. The subject of this mention has devoted his life to farming, and has been quite successful. He is a member of the United Presbyterian church, and in politics is republican. April 28, 1853, he was married to Margaret J., daughter of Joseph and Sidney Lyons, of Belmont county, Ohio, and four children have been born to them: Joseph C., who married Adeline Hammond; William F., who married Rebecca Dorsey; Ross Emmet and Sidney B., wife of John Rogerson. The mother of these died September 8, 1888, at the age of fifty-seven years. Ross Emmet Cooke was married to Nancy Ellen Allen, and they reside in Limestone, their union having been blessed with one child, Louella. Mrs. Emmet Cooke is a daughter of Richard Allen, deceased, in his lifetime one of the leading farmers and stock dealers in the county. He was born in July, 1816, in Ohio county, and in early manhood was married to Lydia, daughter of Daniel and Jane Cunningham, of Marshall county. To this union were born two children: Mary Jane, who married George Koontz, and Nancy Ellen. Oliver Cook, editor of the Marshall and Wetzel News, an influential paper published at Cameron, W. Va., was born May 5, 1852, in THE PAN-HANDLE - 687 Wetzel county. There he was reared to manhood and educated in the common schools, after which he attended the Fairmount Normal school, where he was graduated in 1880, the highest of a class of thirteen. He taught school both before and after graduation, during a period of eight years, and was quite successful in that profession. In 1882-3 he was the principal of the Cameron graded school. In 1885 he embarked in the printing business as the proprietor of a small job office, and his business gradually increasing, he was able with the assistance of his partner, S. P. Carney, of Littleton, to establish the News on a sound basis, with one of the best equipped country offices in this regon. This journal is prosperous and has a large and growing circulation. Mr. Cook is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, in politics is a liberal republican, and he is a member of the Masonic fraternity. He was married March 18, 1882, to Mary E., daughter of James N. and Eliza Carson, highly esteemed residents of Martin's Ferry, Ohio. To this marriage have been born three children: Alice V., Ella and an infant son. Robert Crawford, one of the leading merchants of Cameron, was born in county Donegal, Ireland, in 1820, the son of James and Belle (Ellis) Crawford, who were both natives of Ireland. His mother died in 1855, aged about thirty-five years. During the following year his father was married to Mary McBride, and in 1850, the family came to this country and settled at Wheeling. Subsequently they removed to St. Louis, whence a few years later the father came to Wheeling on a visit and died there at the age of eighty-four years. By the first marriage James Crawford had four children: Robert; John, of Wheeling; Jane, deceased, late wife of James Williamson; Ellen, deceased, late wife of James Norris. By the second marriage there were five children: James, a white lead manufacturer, who is living a retired life; George, deceased, who was a dentist at Zanesville and at St. Louis; William, deceased,who was a prominent druggist at St. Louis; Mary and Maggie. Robert Crawford was twenty-one years of age when he reached Wheeling. He found employment as a ship-. ing clerk for Forsythe & Baker six years, after which he managed the wharf boat two years. After his marriage in 1850 to Eliza McConnaughey, he did an extensive draying business at Wheeling, running as many as seventeen drays, and doing business between Wheeling and Bellaire and Benwood. For several years he has been retired from business, enjoying a competency amassed by his industry and enterprise, and is the owner of a large farm, several dwellings, and an interest in the store which is carried on by his sons, Robert and John, and sisters, Lizzie and Ella. He and wife are members of the church of England, and he is in politics, democratic. His children are: James, who is married to Lida Davis; Robert, John, Lizzie and Ella. The third born, who became Mrs. Herman Hess, died in 1884, leaving one child, Robert H. Capt. Hanson Criswell, of Moundsville, prominent as a lawyer and as a politician, was born in Marshall county, December 19, 1834. He is a son of George Criswell, a native of Ohio, who was a son of Enoch 688 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. and Anna (McIlvaine) Criswell, the former a native of Scotland, and the latter of Ireland. George Criswell married Mary Miller, a well-educated lady, who taught her sturdy pioneer husband to read and write. He served in the office of constable, justice, county coroner, and was at one time mayor of Bellaire, for ten or twelve years. His wife died March 25, 1852, at the age of thirty-seven years, he died June 5, 1889, aged seventy-five years. Capt Criswell's first occupation was teaching, which he began at the age of sixteen in the schools of Belmont and Jefferson counties, Ohio, and Marshall county, Va., and continued for ten years. He then read law in the office of W. H. Oldham, of Moundsville. He was admitted to the bar in October, 1860, but the war breaking out, he enlisted in August, 1861, in Company E, of the Seventy-seventh Ohio volunteer infantry, as a private, and was in a few months after the enlistment promoted first lieutenant. He was taken prisoner by the confederates on the third day of the battle of Pittsburgh Landing, at a place called the Fallen Timbers, and in January, 1863, returned to his regiment after being exchanged. He served until June 20, 1863, when he was notified of his election as prosecuting attorney of Marshall county, and on submitting his acceptance or declination to a "toss up," it was decided that he become the first prosecutor of the county as a part of the new state. As such he served four consecutive terms. He was, however, again in the military service, raising in three days, in February, 1865, Company G, of the Seventeenth regiment, which was quartered at Wheeling, and of this he served as captain until the collapse of the confederacy. He has since then devoted himself to the practice of law, attaining wide fame as a strong and effective attorney. From 1871 until 1885 he served as an attorney of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad company. Capt. Criswell has been prominent as a republican, has been a delegate to every republican state convention since the organization of the state, and for several years was chairman of the county republican executive committee. In 1871 he was elected a member of the state constitutional convention at Charleston. In January, 1876, he was elected as the member for West Virginia on the national republican executive committee for four years. He has served as mayor of Moundsville six years, and as member of the board of school commissioners for the Moundsville independent school district. He and wife are members of the Disciples church, and have been for about forty years. He is affiliated with the Knights of Honor and Knights of Pythias. Capt. Criswell was married in the fall of 1854, to Theresa, daughter of Adam and Mary A. (Wheatly) Long, and they have nine children as fruits of their marriage: Everett H., a justice of the peace at Moundsville; Newton C., attorney at law at Wheeling; Benjamin F., a manufacturer of Wheeling; Hanson, Jr., a resident of the west, who has a national reputation as a humorist and cartoonist; Mary M., widow of Nathaniel Duffield; Charles M., in the employ of the B. & 0. railroad; E. M. Stanton, Alice and Lillian B., the latter three of whom are minors, and still reside with their parents at their elegant homestead mansion, at the camp ground junction, on the B. & O. R. R., THE PAN-HANDLE - 689 near the town which all passers recognize as a model of beauty, on account of its natural and artificial attractions. John W. Criswell, a well-known farmer of Union district, was born in Lee county, Iowa, in 1849, the son of Thomas and Matilda Blair Criswell, both of whom were natives of Virginia. The father, who was a book binder by trade, later, a civil engineer, is still living, at the age of seventy-one years, but the mother died in April, 1889, at the age of sixty-seven years, These parents reared seven children: Margaretta, wife of James McClannahan; Rebecca, wife of George Merinar; John W., Robert B.; Susan, wife of Samuel Morris; Alice I., wife of William Nickerson, and William. In 1864, John Criswell, though then but a boy, enlisted in Company A, Seventeenth West Virginia regiment, under Col. John McDonald, and saw active service, having on one occasion,, to make a march of sixteen miles barefooted, in snow and slush, an experience from which he has not yet fully recovered. He served with bravery and patriotism until his discharge in July, 1865, at Wheeling. Returning home, he engaged in farming, which has since been his occupation, and in which he has achieved a high degree of success. In 1869, Mr. Criswell was married to Catherine Stipes, by whom he had one child, but both are now deceased. In 1878 he wedded Josephine Merinar, daughter of Benjamin and Jane Merinar, and they have nine children: George D., deceased; Charles M., Henry N., William W.; John S., deceased; Martha B., Ruth R., Rex A., and Emma V. Mr. Criswell is a member of the Disciples church, and of the G. A. R., and in politics a republican. History of the Crow Family.— Jacob Crow, Sr., left Germany when a young man for America. As he left without money as well as leaving his mother and two sisters who were all the family, behind, he was sold after landing, a sufficient time to pay his passage. After his time was out he married Miss Susan Seacress, and lived on and owned a farm near the mouth of Dunkard creek, Greene county, Penn., where most of their children were born. Between 1765 and 1770, he bought or traded for the farm on south branch of Wheeling creek, now known as the old Crow farm, or Crow's mills. They raised eleven children, five sons and six daughters, named, Frederick, Martin, Peter, John, Michael, Susan, Elizabeth, Tena, Catharine, Esther and Mary. They moved to their new and wilderness home when Michael was but a few weeks old. The first night they were there the family became alarmed at what they supposed to be Indians, and all rushed out in the dark, becoming separated. The mother had the babe, and fearing to call, and also that the child might cry, she walked nearly all night, not knowing where, but was pleased, when daylight came, to find herself in sight of home. When Michael was seven years old there was an alarm circulated that Indians were around, and all fled to the block house at Lindley's, Washington .Co., Penn. Two men living alone on what is now known as the Harsh farm, not getting word soon enough, were killed. After all were at the fort, a number of men started to see about the men they supposed to be killed. John Crow was one of the number, and for some reason 44— A. 690 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. brought Michael with them to the Farley farm, now owned by Thomas Steele. There they left him, John promising to come back that night. Fearing to stay at the house, he crossed the creek and stayed under a cliff of rocks. At evening he came to the house and got something to eat. Fearing both Indians and wolves, he raised a " puncheon" in the floor and arranged so that if Indians came he could crawl down and out under the house. If wolves came, he could go in the house and shut the hole. He was left there till the evening of the third day, when the men came back. The men at Harsh place were found dead and buried. The head of one was gone, and was afterward found by some of Jacob Crow's sons while hauling wood. After the block house was built at the Crow farm, word was given that the Indians were about. When they gathered at the fort there in the evening, it turned out that Whartons, who lived where Majorsville now is, had not been apprised of the danger, and no one seemed willing to go. Michael, then perhaps fifteen years old, said he would go. After the warning had been given he was returning across the hill, following a footpath through the woods, something attracted his attention. The moon was just rising, he stooped for a better view, and saw Indians crouched in the path. He turned quickly aside and jumped behind a tree. A large dog come after him and he ran to another tree, at the same time striking at the dog to keep him off. He then took a more circuitious route and got home in safety. The following morning two boys went to catch the horses which were running in the woods when the Indians came on, captured and took them prisoners. They were taken nearly to Moundsville and tied to a tree, while the Indians went somewhere. While left thus alone, they succeeded in making their escape. While the settlers were tend ing their crops at that time they kept part of the men out as spies to watch for the redskins. John Crow was the first of the family to fall a victim to the Indians. In August, 1879, Frederick, Martin and John, went to Wetzel county, this state, to hunt. After being there one night or more, they got up in the morning and went down the creek (Fishing creek), and while absent, Indians came and secreted themselves in the camp the others had left. One of the boys had killed a wild duck, which he carried with him. Frederick and Martin returned to camp, while John staid behind. When the first two named came, one threw the duck into the camp, when the Indians arose and fired one bullet, cutting the tip of Martin's ear, and another striking Frederick under the arm, making a flesh wound from which the blood flowed freely. They ran up the creek bottom some distance, jumped over the bank, and crossing safely, they got separated, and did not get together till the next day. John, not knowing what the shooting meant came running, when a number of the Indians fired at once. Five balls entered his breast, in the size of one's hand. Frederick and Martin got home the second day. The third day a squad of men went to hunt John, and found him dead near the camp with his throat cut. A grave was dug in the creek bottom with sharp THE PAN-HANDLE - 691 sticks and hunting knives. A box or coffin was prepared by felling a tree and splitting four " puncheons," one for each side, and one for bottom and top. His age and death were cut on a tree near by the grave. The saddest event in the history of this family was when four of their daughters were captured, and three of them brutually murdered by the savages. Sabbath morning, May I, 1791, Susie, Betsey, Tena and Catharine, started to visit a sick woman who lived somewhere up Wheeling creek (south branch). A horse had gotten away and went to Braddock's, on Crabapple, a branch of Wheeling Creek. Michael took a bridle and crossed the hills for him. After getting the horse, he was returning, and found his sisters at a fording about a mile from home and about three miles from the forks of the creek. Seeing Katie, who was but a child, alone, he tried to persuade her to get on the horse and go home with him. This she was unwilling to do, and as the horse was excited and wanted to go, he let him have the rein and he galloped off at full speed. Soon as he was out of sight, the Indians, who were hid behind a rock, came out and captured all of them. There were two Indians and a man whose name was Spicer, whom the Indians had captured and raised. They took the girls to a flat place on the hill side, and two of them staid to watch them and the others followed the brother. Tena said he was gone long enough to have followed him nearly home. When he returned, and the work of butchery begun, one held Tena and Katie by the hands. When one of the Indians struck Betsey, who was a girl of more than ordinary strength and activity, she came near getting loose, and in the excitement Tena got loose and ran. One Indian grabbed his gun, and ran till he overtook her, when he punched her in the back hard enough to knock her down and then ran back. She looked and saw that he had left her, then sprang up again, ran and got away. While guarding the girls, Spicer, who talked English, asked them questions. When Tena got home and told the sad news the family got ready hastily and fled to the block house at Lindley's, having no thought but that the other three were all dead. A squad of men came the next day and found Susie and Katie dead, but Betsey, who was not with them, after being insensible the remainder of the day of the 'murder and till the next morning, had regained consciousness and crawled to the creek to get water. She lived till the third day after they found her. Susie and Katie were buried in one grave, and Betsey, when she died, was laid by their side, making the first buried on the home farm. While Tena was at home, then a young woman, Spicer and one of the Indians who helped to kill her sisters, came to the house and asked for milk. Tena at once recognized them and told her mother so. The Indians seemed to see they were not welcome and left at once. Tena went to the field and told her brother Michael who had some men helping him. One of the men said to Michael, let us follow them. Michael said well, and if you will kill the white man, I will the Indian. They went to the house, got some dinner, took their guns and started. The Indians were riding large horses and made it quite easy to follow them. They followed them 692 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. to the head of Wheeling creek, crossed over on to Dunkard waters and nearly to the mouth of that stream. When it got too dark to see the trail, they camped for the night and came back the next day. Michael Crow, Sr., married Nancy Johnson, daughter of William and Mary Johnson (nee Sample), who lived and were married at Wilmington, Del., and emigrated with their family to the farm on the north branch of Wheeling creek, and known as the Charles Spilman farm. Michael Crow, Sr., and wife, raised eleven children, four sons and seven daughters. The names of the sons were: William, John, Jacob and Michael, and the daughters, Mary, Elizabeth, Nancy, Sarah J., Susan, Margaret and Charlotte. They all married and raised families except Margaret. Jacob lives on Wheeling creek, adjoining the old homestead. Michael Crow married Sarah J. Lucas, of Washington county, Penn., in 1842. Mrs. Crow was the daughter of Berridge and Jane Lucas. Mrs. Lucas was a daughter of George Lee, of Washington county, and now, the wife of Emanuel Francis, Marshall county, and is in her ninetieth year. Michael Crow, Jr.. and wife were from early life, members of West Union. (Dallas) Presbyterian church. Mrs. S. J. Crow died February 20, 1879. The children's names are: Berridge L., John M., George W., Harriet N., Michael L., Martin. L., Sarah J., William M. and Wiley L. B. L. Crow was married to Mary Standiford, daughter of Abram and Susan (Crow) Standiford, October 8, 1877. They have three children: Ella M., Maggie J., and Mettie L. Maggie married J. C. Fry, November 24, 1885. One child, Berridge L. was born to them. Ella M. married A. V. McClery, November 24, 1887. Mrs. Standiford's parents were Peter and Susan Crow. Her grandfather was Jacob Crow. Thus Jacob Crow was the great-grandfather of both Mr. and Mrs. Crow. B. L. Crow is a farmer and stock-raiser by occupation and has lived twenty-one years in the same neighborhood. He has served one term of six years as county commissioner, and is and has been for nearly twenty years, ruling elder in the Presbyterian church, of which the Whole family are consistent and worthy members. John C. Crow, a prosperous farmer of Fairview Ridge, was born in Marshall county, April 28, 1839, the son of William and Rachel (Crow) Crow. His father was a successful farmer, prominent in the Methodist church, who passed away November 7, 1888, aged about eighty. years. His wife died September 5, 1883, aged about seventy-five years. Their twelve children were named: Mary, Sophia, Margaret J., Eliza, Rachel A., Amanda, William, Absalom, John C., Alfred, Jacob T. and Sarah L. John C. at the age of twenty-one years, enlisted in Company A, Twelfth West Virginia regiment, in August, 1862, took part in the battles of Winchester and Piedmont, was in Hunter's raid, in many dangerous skirmishes, and at Hatcher's Run; near the close of the war he was wounded. Subsequently he was in hospital until his discharge in November, 1865. He was a gallant and heroic soldier, and his health was permanently impaired by his exposures and hardships. During his service he was never at home except two or three days, when he came to Wheeling with some THE PAN-HANDLE - 693 prisoners. He is now one of the leading oitizens of the county, and he and his estimable wife command the respect of the community. To Ida, daughter of William F. and Nancy J. (Cunninghan) Hopkins, he was married November 13,1883, and their married life has been blessed with one child, Roy Russell. Mrs. Crow is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. He is a republican in politics. Samuel R. Crow, of Marshall county, a prosperous farmer of Fairview Ridge, was born in Marshall county, March 9, 1839. He is the son of Philip and Susan (Crow) Crow, prominent early settlers and zealous members of the Methodist Episcopal church. The father, a native of Virginia, died December 25, 1887, aged ninety-two, and the mother, who was born in Ohio, died in October, 1880, aged seventy-seven. Of their twelve children eight are now living, and reside in Marshall county. Samuel R. was reared as a farmer, and that has been his occupation ever since he reached his majority, except during six years when he conducted a store at Knoxville, and held the office of postmaster. He is one of the enterprising and worthy farmers of the district. In politics is a republican, and he and wife are communicants of the Fairview Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Crow was married February 3, 1858, to Matilda Hall, who died June, 1870, aged twenty-eight years. She gave her husband six children: Emma, wife of Daniel Craig; Wilbert; Anna, wife of Daniel Fletcher; Irene; Newton, a teacher of Fairview, of notable talent and promise, and Matilda. December 14, 1871, Mr. Crow was married the second time to Elizabeth Clayton, daughter of Tyler and Mary Clayton, respected pioneer settlers of this county, who died in 1880, aged respectively sixty and fifty-eight years. By the latter marriage Mr. Crow has four children: Mary E., Eunice, Caroline and Lindsey S. Robert Dickey was born in Marshall county, June 28, 1836. His parents were John H. and Mary (McBroom) Dickey. The father was born in the county Antrim, Ireland, and with his father, William, came to this country in 1818, settling in September of that year in Washington county, Penn. In 1836 he moved to Marshall county, locating on the farm now owned by Robert. For several years he was county surveyor; was deputy sheriff in 1856, and when the south seceded, he organized Company L, of the Sixth West Virginia infantry, serving as captain of that company for eighteen months. Returning home he was elected justice of the peace, in which capacity he served for eight years. He then filled the office of judge of the county court for four years with great credit, after which he sought to retire from the active duties of life, but found it impossible to do so, as his valuable services were continually called into requisition as a notary public and surveyor until his health entirely failed him. He was a M aster Mason, an old time whig, and in later times an ardent republioan, as well as an influential and useful member of the Presbyterian church. February 26, 1829, he was married, and his wife, Mary, still survives him at the age of ninety years. They were the parents of Thomas, William, Nancy, John H., David, Sarah J., James and Robert. Robert Dickey 694 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. was raised on the paternal farm, where he remained until he enlisted in the fall of 1861, in Company L, Sixth West Virginia infantry, with which he fought for over three years. This regiment was raised to guard the B. & O. R. R. property, and most of the time was, engaged in guarding that road, and scouting in its vicinity. The regiment did much hard and effective service. Mr. Dickey was wounded August 4, 1864, at New Creek, the ball taking effect in the left arm and side, thus incapacitating him for further service. He married Sarah Mellon, December 22, 1864, the ceremony being solemnized by the Rev. Job Rossel. Mrs. Dickey is a daughter of Mark and Rebecca Ann (Bane) Mellon. Her grandfather, Samuel Mellon, married Betty, daughter of Billie and Peggy (McGonigal) McMinimi. These great-grandparents died in Ireland, their native land. The grandparents, Samuel and Betty, came to this country in 1780, the passage over consuming six weeks; they landed with only sufficient money to purchase a tin bucket, yet, at the time of their death, they were in affluent circumstances. Mr. and Mrs. Dickey's marriage has been blessed by the birth of three children: George W., Clara and John H. Clara is now Mrs. John C. Burley. The others are away from home pursuing their education. George W. is at present attending the State Normal school at West Liberty, W. Va. Mr. Dickey lives, as it becomes all good citizens to live, at peace with his neighbors, and all with whom he comes in contact, never having been involved in any legal controversy, or dispute with any man. He follows the political faith of his father, being an earnest republican. Mrs. Dickey has been for over thirty years a consistent, useful member of the Baptist church. D. A. Dorsey, a prominent citizen of Moundsville, was born in Marshall county, W. Va., September 22, 1857, the son of Dennis and Elizabeth (Allen) Dorsey, both natives of this state. The father, a farmer and stock dealer by occupation, was a large land owner, and successful in business. He died in 1880, aged fifty-seven years, leaving surviving a widow, now aged sixty-three years, and five children, residents of Marshall county. Samuel Dorsey, the father of Dennis, a farmer and pioneer settler, came to Marshall county about sixty years ago, and died at New Rutland, Ill., at the age of ninety-seven years. D. A. Dorsey was reared upon the farm, and at the age of twenty years engaged in agriculture on his own account and followed that occupation and stock dealing quite closely until 1885, when he was appointed deputy sheriff by Sheriff Showacre, who, having been elected by a combined vote, appointed two deputies, W. H. Dorsey representing the republicans, and D. A. Dorsey on behalf of the democrats. In filling the duties of the office named, the subject of this mention has displayed the highest integrity and a proper sense of his responsibility to the public. He is a member of the I. 0. 0. F. In politics he is prominent as a democrat, and at the last democratic state convention was a candidate for nomination for the state treasurership. His prospects for securing this honor were very flattering, had not the plan of renominating the entire ticket, except governor, THE PAN-HANDLE - 695 been adopted. October 23, 1877, he was married to Lydia, daughter of John and Rachel Jefferson, prominent pioneer settlers, and they have six children, two sons and four daughters. William H. Dorsey, a well-known dealer in stock, etc., of Moundsville, was born in Marshall county, October 20, 1843. His father, Thomas Dorsey, the son of Basil, a soldier of the war of 1812, was born in Maryland in 1812, came to Marshall county at twenty years of age and married Rebecca Dorsey. He owned valuable farms and was a leading citizen. He died in 1868, aged fifty-six years, and his wife survives at the age of seventy. Of their eleven children eight are living. William H. enlisted in July, 1862, in Company A, Twelfth West Virginia infantry, and served until after the surrender of Lee, which he witnessed. He participated in the battles of Winchester, New Market, Perryville, Hatcher's Run, Fort Fisher and in the principal battles of the army of the Potomac subsequently. He was discharged at Wheeling June 16, 1865, and then farmed here until 1867, when he went to Peoria, Ill., where he remained one summer, and since then has resided in Marshall county. He was married June 2, 1868, to Agnes D., daughter of Franklin Campbell, and he then farmed until 1869, when he bought land in Moundsville, where he has since lived. He has been engaged in various lines of business, merchandise, and the like, served two terms as deputy sheriff in Marshall county, and has made good success. In 1883 he made a trip to the far west, visiting Pike's Peak and other points of interest. In politics he is a republican, and he is a member of the Knights of Honor. By his marriage he has four children: Delilah V., wife of Wilbur Kimble; George, Buena Vista and Malcolm, and he and wife and younger children enjoy a comfortable and handsome home at Moundsville. Samuel Dorsey, a prominent farmer of Washington district, was born in Marshall county, December 26, 1848. He is the son of Thomas Dorsey, a native of Maryland, who came to this county at the age of about twenty years, and settled on a farm near where Samuel now resides, becoming prominent among the early settlers. His death occurred in November, 1869, at the age of fifty-seven years, and his wife, Rebecca Dorsey, is still living, Of their eleven children, eight are living, mostly in Marshall county. Samuel Dorsey is engaged in farming and has given much attention to the buying and shipping of live stock, in which he has done an extensive business. He is one of the substantial and progressive men of the region, and was one of those instrumental in organizing the Marshall County bank, and was one of its first directors. November 12, 1872, he was married to Sarah E., daughter of W. S. and Susan (Bonar) Pierce, old and highly respected citizens. To this union have been born two children: Pearl and Elmer W., both members of the Methodist Episcopal church, to which the parents also belong, and their parents before them. Mr. Dorsey's home farm, about four miles east of Moundsville, is handsomely situated, and provided with the comforts and conveniences of modern life. It was two miles east of this, near the Waynesburg pike, that, Mr. Dorsey captured Eugene Johnson,. 696 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. who shot and killed J. P. Thatcher, city sergeant of Moundsville, June 25, 1886. The arrest was made three days later. James W. Dunlevy, a prominent business man of Cameron, Marshall county, was born in Ohio county, W. Va., November 3, 1835. He is the son of James Dunlevy, a native of Ohio, who was a farmer by occupation, and also followed the profession of surveyor, and was an active local preacher of the Methodist Episcopal church. He was quite prominent among the early settlers of West Virginia. In April, 1875, he died at the age of seventy-eight years, and in May, 1877, at the same age, his wife died. Her maiden name was Elizabeth Zane McCullough. She was a lady of notable intelligence and great Christian virtues, and was widely known for her good deeds. Seven of the eight children of these parents are still living. James W. Dunlevy was educated in the high school at Cooleyville, Ohio, and then taught school in that state for three or four years with much success. In 1861 he entered the quartermaster's department of the United States service, and served there until 1863, when he resigned and embarked in the lumber business, delivering timber on the line of the Baltimore & Ohio road to Wilson & Dunlevy. After continuing in this twelve years, he purchased the interest of Capt. J. M. Pipes in the flouring mill of Reese, Pipes & Co., and subsequently bought out J. B. Hicks, becoming an equal partner with W. H. Reese, with the firm style of Reese & Dunlevy, under which he is still doing an extensive milling business. He is also one of the owners of the stave factory, one of the leading. industries of the town, operated by the firm of Wilson & Dunlevy. Mr. Dunlevy is prominent as a citizen. Though a democrat in politics, he has filled the office of mayor of Cameron, which has a republican majority, he has sat on the board of county supervisors, and filled various offices of trust and profit honorably and efficiently. Mr. Dunlevy was married in 1861 to Elizabeth, daughter of Col. D. F. Stone, of Belpre, Ohio, and they have three children: Maggie, wife of W. H. Haggans, of Cameron; Etta and Lizzie. The three daughters are graduates of the Wheeling Female college, and are ladies of culture and refinement. Mrs. Dunlevy is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Dunlevy is an active Mason, has filled the chairs of his lodge and is a member of the grand lodge. Barnhart Erlewine is an old and prominent farmer of the vicinity of Glen Easton, W. Va. He was born on the 25th of December, 1812, in what was then Ohio county, but now within the limits of Marshall county. The father, Barnhart, was one of the pioneers who came to this state when Indians held sway. His wife, Margaret Sailor, of Washington, Penn., bore him twelve children. He was one of the old Jackson democrats. His grandfathers on both sides were among the first to settle in this region. Barnhart Erlewine, Jr., began life for himself at the age of twenty-nine years, at which time he was married to Martha Roe, this event occurred in 1842. Her parents, Ebenezer and Ellen (Marshall) Roe, were descendants of old families. Ebenezer died early in life, Mrs. Roe living to be sixty-five years old. Both were devout communicants of the Methodist Episcopal church. THE PAN-HANDLE - 697 Mr. Erlewine has been engaged in farming and stock-raising all his life, and has met with the gratifying success that generally follows a life of thrift and probity. He has never taken a very active part in politics, but seldom misses an opportunity of voting the republican tickets At the age of seventy-seven years, he has retired from the active duties of life, and is enjoying the peace and quiet that he deserves, upon the same homestead he bought in 1854. An honored, peaceful man beloved by his neighbors, revered by his children, he is indeed an honored man. Five children have come to them: Reuben, who married Mary Stanford, their one child is Ellen E.; Ebenezer, husband of Lyda Payne, their five living children are: Martha E., Willard, Emma, Roe and Charles; Margaret E. married Hickman Spoon, to whom she has borne Martha A., John R., William F. and Emma; Francis married Lucinda Knapp, their children are: Reuben M., Margaret E., Harry B.; and the youngest, John Roe, remains at home to care for the aged parents. J. Alexander Ewing, a leading attorney of Moundsville, is one of a family that has been well-known in the settlement of this portion of the Ohio valley from the colonial times. His grandfather, James Ewing, came from the eastern shore of Maryland about 1765, and settled on lands which are now a part of the city of Wheeling. Shortly afterward he occupied land in what is now the northeastern portion of Marshall county, which is still in the possession of one of the grandchildren, William W. James Ewing was much devoted to military service, was first lieutenant of a militia company which served in the war of 1812, and continued to drill until he was eighty years old. He was well educated and had a fine library. His death occurred at the age of eighty-four years. His son, William Ewing, father of the subject of this sketch, was a successful farmer, a power in local politics, but not an office seeker, and a devout member of the Methodist Episcopal church, to which his wife also adhered. She, by maiden name Martha Martin, was born in 1813, and died in 1877. Her husband died at the age of fifty-two years. Of their eleven children, ten are living: J. Dallas; Mary W. (Mrs. Alfred McCuskey) ; Elizabeth, wife of Daniel Hartley; Susan A., wife of Robert Taylor; George M., William W., J. Alexander, Samuel H., Robert A.; Thomas E., deceased, and Isaac N. . J. Alexander Ewing was born in Marshall county, October 11, 1845. He spent his early years attending an academy and clerking fQr a brother, until May, 1868, when he returned to Marshall county, and began preparing for the bar, to which he was admitted in 1871. In the law he has attained distinction, and he has also served the public in various honorable public functions. In May, 1876, he was elected a member of the city coun- cil, and in the same year chosen mayor to fill a vacancy. Subsequently he was twice elected to the council, and in the meantime served three years as city solicitor. In October, 1878, he was elected a member of the legislature from Marshall county for a term of two years. From March until May, 1886, during the controversy between the governor and the senate of West Virginia, he served as superin- 698 - HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY. tendent of the state penitentiary. He is, as is his wife also, a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and has been for the past three years president of the Wheeling District Camp Meeting association. He is prominent as a member of the Knights of Honor and National Union, and has represented the state in the national assemblies of both, three times for the former fraternity. Mr. Ewing was married May 14, 1872, to Mary V. Blake, of Moundsville, and they have seven children: William O., Anna V., Olive M., Bessie G., Edith M., Mary A. and Helen B. Henry L. Faust, a leading business man of Rosby's Rock, was born in Belmont county, Ohio, August 13, 1843, the son of Joseph and Margaret (Snyder) Faust, both natives of Germany. The father, a stone mason by trade, built some of the oldest walls in Wheeling, and is still living at St. Joseph, named in his honor, enjoying retired life. His wife died October 5, 1888, aged sixty-eight years. Nine children were born to them: Frederick; Henry L.; Maria, deceased; Elizabeth, wife of John Fallstick; Joseph; Rose, wife of Theodore Koltz; Catherine F., deceased; Maggie, wife of F. Koltz; John. Henry L., at the age of nineteen years, went to learn the boot and shoe trade, at which he was engaged two years. He then was a team-driver in the Union army one year, and then, after working another year as an apprentice, he opened a shop at St. Joseph, where he remained seventeen years. He then spent one year at Graysville, and came thence to Rosby's Rock, which has been his home for thirteen years. He is esteemed as one the worthy, responsible and influential men of the district. In 1866 he was married to Barbara Klug, who died in 1875, in the faith of the Catholic church. On January 25, 1877, he was married to Catherine Shutler, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Shutler. The latter have eight children: Joseph,' Mary, Bettie, Catherine, John, George, Henry and Andy. Mr. Faust and wife are members of the Catholic church, of which Mr. Faust's parents were members, belonging to the Cathedral congregation. Mrs. Faust's parents are the owners of nearly L000 acres of land. Joseph W. Gallaher, a successful business man of Moundsville, and prominent in affairs of state and local politics and government, was born in Ohio county, W. Va., August 23, 1826, a son of John and Rachel (Hurst) Gallaher, the former of whom was a native of Ireland and the latter of Maryland. In 1834 Mr. Gallaher came to Moundsville, and here received his education in the common schools, and the academy of Revs. Nicholas Murray and Irwin Carson. He embarked in business on his own account in 1848, and in the square where his store is now located, he has been engaged in merchandise, wool and grain for the past forty-two years. His notable force and strength of character and integrity, have made him prosperous in business, and the same qualities, added to an unfailing tact in dealing with men, and fluency as a public speaker, have brought him to great prominence in the political life of. West Virginia. His first public office was a membership in the old county court of Virginia for six years. He was afterward mayor of Moundsville, and in 1856 he was THE PAN-HANDLE - 699 on the Fillmore ticket as a candidate for presidential elector for the Fifteenth district of Virginia. He was among the first who resolved upon the reorganization, after the war, of the democratic party of West Virginia as a controlling influence in the state, and as a member of the first state executive committee, and secretary and treasurer of the same for ten or twelve years, he was a power in the organization of his party. In 1868 he was a delegate and vice president from Virginia to the democratic national convention which nominated Horatio Seymour, and in 1872, he with Judge A. F. Haymond, represented the second senatorial district in the constitutional convention of West Virginia which framed the present constitution of the state; in which he served on the committees on taxation, finance, corporations, education and schedule. In 1876 he was- appointed by Gov. Jacob one of the committee of three to equalize the state assessment of lands. He served as president of the board of directors of the West Virginia penitentiary for ten years. Mr. Gallaher's readiness and tact as a speaker is frequently called upon, as it was in 1869, as a member of a committee to visit Columbus, Ohio, and present Judge Thurman, who had assisted in the recent campaign, with a fine goldheaded cane. Socially Mr. Gallaher is very popular. In church matters he is an attendant of the Episcopal church, of which his wife is a member and he a vestryman. He was married in November, 1866, to Emily J., daughter of Col. John Thompson, of Belmont county, Ohio, and they have two children, John T., now in the senior class of Lafayette college, Penn., and Joseph W., Jr., in business with his father. Lindsey T. Gray, a leading business man of Moundsville, at present extensively engaged in the manufacture of lumber, is a son of F. W. and Sarah (Roseberry) Gray, both of whom were natives of Greene county, Penn. The father was a farmer and merchant, a major-general in the militia organization of the counties of Washington and Greene, and a prominent man. He died in February; 1844, and his wife, a devoted member of the Presbyterian church for thirty-five years, died in 1882, aged seventy-eight years. Six of the nine children born to them are living. Lindsey Gray was born in Greene county, Penn., November 6, 1825. When of age he engaged in farming and. followed that, five years of the time also being in the mercantile business, until 1870, when he was elected sheriff of Marshall county. He held the office one term, and discharged. its duties efficiently and credibly, In 1873 he embarked in milling at Moundsville, but three years later returned to the farm and remained there until the spring of 188E. This farm of 162 acres he still owns, and has a grist-mill on the same, but both are rented. In December, 1886, he embarked in the lumber business in Moundsville, and in the mercantile business in the following spring, and in all his enterprises he is meeting with good success. He ranks among the substantial and enterprising citizens of Moundsville. Mr. Gray was married in the spring of 1.847 to Letitia Glenn, daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Glenn, of Washington county, Penn., and they had four children: Sarah E., wife of