JACKSON TOWNSHIP - 501 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. MRS. ANTHEM BAILEY, P. O. Richwood. The subject of this sketch was born January 27, 1842, in Morrow County, Ohio. Her parents were Nathan and Eleanor Clark, natives of the Empire State. On November 1, 1860, in Delaware County, Ohio, she married David Harden, with whom she came to Jackson Township, this county. He was a son of Isaac anti Lydia Harden, and by her there was an issue of four children-Josephine, Clara J., Charles L. and William N. He died in August, 1867, and September 2, 1869, she was united in marriage with Manoah Blue, son of Michael and Ellen Blue, early settlers of this county. To them were born four children, of whom two are now living, viz.: Cora E. and Elva A. He departed this life in March 1881, and in November 1881, she was again married, this time to Mr. Anthem Bailey, who was born in this county in March 1845. His parents were Edward and Mary Bailey, who also were among the early settlers of Union County. Our subject is a lady of rare intelligence and of a social, conversational disposition. She is esteemed by all, and is the owner of 100 acres of valuable land. JOHN B. BENEDICT (deceased) was born in October 1820, in Herkimer County, N. Y. His parents were Jeremiah and Elizabeth Benedict, with whom, when a child, he came to Champaign County, Ohio, where they remained till their decease. On March 4, 1843, in Union County, he married Miss Julia A. Chapman, who was born in Harrison County, Va., February 22, 1822. She was a daughter of Jason and Sarah Chapman. By this union there has been an issue of four children-Sarah M., William H., Mary E. and Arthur F. About the year 1846, he settled in Jackson Township, where his widow now resides. Having settled in the woods like all early settlers, he endured many hardships and seif denials. In September 1861, he enlisted in the Thirty-first Ohio Volunteer Infantry and subsequently saw considerable active service. He died in March 1862, at Lebanon, Ky., having succumbed to the dreaded typhoid fever. He was a member of the Methodist Protestant Church, and his widow is also a member of the same denomination. In his death, Jackson Township lost an upright man and 502 - HISTORY UNION COUNTY. worthy citizen. Mrs. Benedict, who is now more than sixty years of age, is a lady of intelligence, and is very active for one of her age. COLUMBUS W. BURGOON, farmer, P. O. Rush Creek, was born November 16, 1837, in Knox County, in this State. He is a son of Upton W. and Mary (Lash) Burgoon, his father a native of Germany and his mother of North Carolina. In 1854, with his parents, he came to Claibourne Township, this county; he received a liberal English education, and for several years taught school. On July 27, 1862, he was united in marriage with Miss Sarah M. Benedict, who was born March 6, 1846; she is a daughter of John B. Benedict (deceased) and Julia A. Benedict, of whom we have made mention in this work. To them have been born three children - Wilson S., born June 5, 1868; Annie E., born November 4, 1870, and Clare, E. (deceased). In April 1861, he enlisted in the Seventh Illinois Volunteer Infantry, being a resident of Illinois at that time. His regiment operated principally in Missouri and Kentucky, and he continued in the service until the following September. He has served as Trustee of Jackson Township, and at present officiates as Justice of the Peace. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. and F. & A. M. fraternities. JOSEPH CAMERON (deceased). Among the pioneers of Union County there are none whose memory is more worthy of perpetuation in the history of our county than the subject of this sketch. He was born in Pennsylvania January 3,1807, and was a son of John and Dorotha Cameron. His father and two brothers were soldiers in the Revolutionary war. On March 26, 1829, he was united in marriage with Miss Sarah Reed, who was born April 1809, in Virginia. She was a daughter of Jesse Reed, a soldier of the war of 1812, and Christiana Reed. When nineteen years of age, accompanied with her two brothers, Jacob and William Reed, she rode on horseback a distance of 250 miles, from Virginia to Champaign County, Ohio, where, in the following spring, she wedded our subject. By this union there has been an issue of thirteen children, seven of whom are now living, viz., Erastus R., Eliza O., Elvira M., William D., Jesse L., Frank M. and Carrie; Harvey A. (deceased), one of their sons, was a soldier in the late war of the rebellion, and the first white child born in Jackson Township. In 1830, they came to Union County and located in the southern portion of Jackson Township, until 1852, when they settled where the widow now resides. Our subject had seen much of pioneer life, and endured many hardships and trials. It is said that the first public prayer in Jackson Township was offered in his cabin home in the southern portion of the township. He was deeply imbued with the spirit of uprightness and Christianity, having been a zealous member of the Christian Church, with which denomination he also officiated as local preacher. After devoting a life of usefulness to both church and State he quietly and peacefully, on June 20, 1872, passed away. By his death, his family lost a faithful husband and father, and Union County one of her best citizens. He left to his widow, now in her seventy-fourth year, eighty-seven acres of land. JAMES CHAMBERS, farmer, P. O. Richwood, was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, August 29, 1828. His parents were John and Elizabeth Chambers, natives of Ireland, who emigrated to America about the year 1801, and for a short period located in Pennsylvania. They subsequently came to Fairfield County, Ohio, where they settled and remained until their decease. Of their family of five children four are now living, viz.: James, Alexander, John and William. On November 80, 1852, in Hocking County-formerly Fairfield County - he was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Brown. She was a daughter of John and Mary A. Brown, of Hocking County. To them were born fourteen children, twelve of whom are now living, viz.: George A., Emma A., Mary L., Viola C, Ida E., Inez L., Myrta E., John W., Edward F., Edwin F., Oliver L. and Edith A. In 1859, with his family, Mr. Chambers came from Hocking to Union County and located in Claibourne Township until the spring of 1869, at which time he came to Jackson Township and settled where he now resides. He is the owner of 100 acres of tillable land, and an ardent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. JOHN CHAPMAN, farmer, P. O. Rush Creek, was born November 5, 1816, in Harrison County, Va. His parents were Jason and Sarah Chapman, and with them, when twelve years of age, he came to Champaign County, Ohio, where they located a few years. In 1834, they came to Union County and settled in Jackson Town3hip. Two sons and two daughters, viz., John, Mary, Julia A. and Jason N. are all that remain of his father's family of ten children. In November 1836, he was united in marriage with Elizabeth Dysert, daughter of John and Mary Dysert. By this union there has been an issue of ten children-Joseph H., Jason D., John W., Mary A., Thomas, Francis M., Lorenzo C., Sanford F., Sarah E. and Amanda (deceased). Having lived a quarter of a century, with his faithful consort, and enjoyed the comforts of wedded life, in December 1861, she peacefully passed away. In March 1863, he married Rebecca Wade, daughter of Garland Wade, and with her he lived until June 1882, when she, too, departed this life. He has served as Trustee of Jackson Township, is a member of the Methodist Protestant Church and of the F. & A. M. society, and the owner of 230 acres of land in a fine state of cultivation. JOHN W. CHAPMAN, farmer, P. O. Rush Creek. The subject of this sketch was born October 29, 1842, in Jackson Township, Union County, this State. He is a son of John and Elizabeth (deceased) Chapman, of whom we have made mention in this work. From his youth up, he has devoted his attention to agricultural pursuits. In September 1862, he enlisted in the One Hundred and Twenty-first Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and subsequently was engaged in JACKSON TOWNSHIP. - 503 the battles of Perryville, Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, Goldsboro, Kenesaw Mountain and many other minor engagement and skirmishes. He continued in the service until June 1865, when he was honorably discharged. In March 1869, he was united in marriage to Miss Amanda Munson, daughter of Theodore and Hester Munson, of Claibourne Township, this county. By her he had one child-John T. She departed this life in October 1878, and in September 1880. He was married to Miss Maggie Berry, daughter of Jacob and Hannah Berry. This union has been blessed with one child-Sumner G. Mr. Chapman is a member of the Methodist Protestant Church will of the F. & A. M. society. He is the owner of ninety-eight acres of land in a good state of cultivation and resides in the northern portion of Jackson Township. JASON N. CHAPMAN, fainter. P. O. Richwood, son of Jason and Sarah Chapman, was born April 10, 1842, in Union County, this State. In his youth he received a fair English education, and for perhaps one year taught a district school. In August 1862, he enlisted in the One Hundred and Twenty-first Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was attached to the Army of the Cumberland. He participated in numerous battle, and engagements, some of the Principal lines of which were Perryville, Franklin and Shelbyville, was in Sherman's grand march to the sea and at the siege of Savannah, and the surrender of the confederate Gen. Joe Johnston's army. He was honorably discharged in June 1865. In 1866, he married Miss Mary O. Hodgden, a lady of rare intelligence, born October 14, 1849, in Delaware County. She is a daughter of Charles Hodgden (deceased) and Annie Hodgden. To them have been born four children - Annie F., born April 4, 1867; Minnie E., born July 31, 1869; Earl, born October 15, 1876; and Clyde (deceased). Mr. and Mrs. Chapman are both members of the Methodist Protestant Church and honored members of the society. He is also a member of the F. & A. M. society, and the owner of 100 acres of land. LORENZO CHENEY, farmer, P. O. Rush Creek. Thomas Cheney (deceased), a pioneer and the father of the subject of this sketch, was born May 3, 1804. in Virginia. His parents were Ebenezer and Elizabeth Cheney. When four years of age with them he came to Champaign County, Ohio, where they located until about 1826, when they came to Union County. In March 1829, he married Martha Carr, who was born May 16, 1813, in Pennsylvania. She was a laughter of Absalom and Dorcas Carr, with whom when four years of age, she came to Champaign County, this State. To them were born fourteen children of whom seven are now living, viz.: Lorenzo, Absalom, Asbury, Dorcas, Mary f.. Emily E. and Christiana. In 1829, he settled near where out, subject now resides. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and departed this life in March 1865. Our subject was horn September 27, 1831, in Jackson Township, this county. He was reared amid the scenes if pioneer life, and received a common school education. On February 27, 1859, he was united in marriage with Miss Anna N. White an estimable lady, born October 9, 1837, and daughter of Albert R. and Amy (deceased) White. This union has been blessed with eight children, viz.: Charles S., Eva, Elva Martha, Alona, Wesley G., Sylvester S., and Rush. Mr. Cheney is at present serving his fourth year as Treasurer of Jackson Township. In October 1872, he was elected a County Commissioner and entered into the duties of' this office on the first day of January following and served three years. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is the owner of 671 acres of land, and a member of the I. O. O. F. society. He is recognized as one of the leading, substantial agriculturists of Union County. GEORGE W. COWGILL (deceased). The subject of this sketch was born in Ross County, this State, July 14, 1811. His parents were Alexander and Mary Cowgill. When about fifteen years of age with his father, he come to Union County, and settled in Leesburg Township, near what is now known as Magnetic Springs. In 1835, he was united in marriage with Miss Susan Smart, by whom he had five children, three now living. viz.: Isaac, Sarah and Martha. Shortly after, he purchased a farm of 200 acres on Fulton Creek in Claibourne Township, on which farm he resided until 1876, in which year he moved to Jackson Township, where his family now resides. Just when life was becoming pleasant, he was called upon to part with the companion of his youth, leaving him with several small children. In March 1849, he was again married, to Mrs. Elizabeth Robinson, widow of the late J. Robinson of Logan County. By her he had four children, of whom three are now living, viz.: Marian, Reuben and George W. Mr. Cowgill was taken sick in church on Monday evening January 10, 1881--he was stricken down, as it were, almost in a moment, and was carried home only to die on the following day, January 11, 1881. All was done for him that loving hearts and friends could do, but he lingered only about twenty-three hours, when his spirit took its flight. He had been a zealous member of the Christian Church for thirty years, and front the time of uniting with the church, until the day of his death, he lived a consistent Christian life. He had been a member of the Masonic fraternity at Richwood, for many years. During his last hours his brother masons afforded him all the aid in their power, and when life had fled they interred his remains in accordance with the usages of the order. The funeral sermon was preached by the Rev. Williams of Newton, this county, to a large and sympathetic audience, after which his remains were interred in the Bethlehem cemetery. He was a loving father; a good and obliging neighbor, and respected by all who knew him. Thus passed away one of Union County's early pioneers. His bereaved widow resides at the home of one of her sons in Jackson Township. George W. one of the sons 504 - HISTORY OF UNION COUNTY., of our subject was born in September 1854, in this county. In April 1881, he married Miss Inez Harraman, daughter of Lafayette and Martha Harraman of Marion County. They have one child Ira E. Reuben Cowgill, brother of the above, was born in Union County, April 18, 1852. He was reared to man's estate on a farm. In July 1875, he married Josephine Hurd, daughter of William Hurd (deceased) and Jane Hurd, now Mrs. Abraham Linsley of Summersville, this county. They have one child-George W. He owns fifty-six acres of land well cultivated. LEONARD DAUM. farmer, P. O. Richwood. The subject of this sketch was born in Germany, in March 1838. He is a son of Simeon and Catherine Daum. When eighteen years of age, he emigrated to America, and by way of New York came to Ohio. In his youth he learned the trade of shoe-making, which he followed several years. In May, 1858, at Marysville, this county, he married Catherine Hachendorfer, by whom he had six children, five now living, viz.: Mary M., Barbara M., Peter G., John S. and Elizabeth. In 1872, with his family he settled in Jackson Township, where he now resides. He is a member of the German Lutheran Church, and tire owner of 224 acres of land. RICHARD DAVIS, merchant, P. O. Rush Creek. Richard Davis the leading merchant of Essex, this county, was born May 10, 1828, in Delaware County, Ohio. His parents were John R. and Margaret Davis. In his youth he received a fair English, education and for about four terms taught school. On June 1, 1851, he married in Union County, Miss Euphronius R. Swartz, daughter of William and Nancy Swarts. For several years prior to entering the mercantile business, he was engaged in agricultural pursuits. He deals in general merchandise and dry goods, and since 1870, has served as Postmaster. Mr. Davis has established a good patronage, being courteous and obliging to his customers. Mr. and Mrs. Davis were the parents of eleven children, of whom six are now living, viz.: Arthela. A., Ethalynda O., Edith E., Rua V., Ora I. and Richard M. They are both active and useful members of society. Mr. Davis is a member of the I. O. O. F. lodge, and of the M. P. Church. He has served as Trustee, Clerk and Treasurer of Jackson Township. JOSEPH B. DECKER, farmer, P. O. Rush Creek, was born March 16, 1852, in Marion County, this State. He is a son of John and Elizabeth Decker, of Marion County. His parents have eight children-Elizabeth O., Lucinda J., Joseph B., James F., William A., John A., Mary O. and Amanda E. His father has served as Trustee and Justice of the Peace in Pleasant Township, Marion County, and is of high standing in the community where he resides. Our subject, in his youth, received a common school education. On December 10, 1873, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary M. Brown, who was born March 24, 1853, in Marion County. Her parents were James M. and Sarah Brown. This union has been blessed with one child, viz.: Emmet G., born October 18, 1874. In the spring of 1879, Mr. Decker came from Marion County to Jackson Township, this county. He is the owner of 100 acres of land in a good state of cultivation. JOHN R. DIXON, farmer, P. O. Rush Creek, was born August 12, 1827, in Virginia. His parents were John and Frances Dixon, with whom, in the spring of 1839, he came from Ross County, Ohio, to Union County, and settled in Jackson Township, where they remained until their decease. Of a family of twelve children, six are now living-Lucy A., Elizabeth, Frances, Martha J., Nancy A. and John R. In October, 1854, our subject was united in marriage with Miss Sabria. V. White, who was born in October 1829, in New York State. When three years, of age, with her parents, Paul and Mary White, she came to Portage County, Ohio, and subsequently to Marion County. This union has been blessed with nine children, six of whom are now living, viz.: James F., Lucy F., Susan A., Philip T. M., Olive J. and Nancy E. Mr. Dixon has seen much of pioneer life, having settled, comparatively speaking, in the woods. For twelve years he has served as Assessor of Jackson Township, and, in 1880, was appointed Enumerator of the Census in his township. He is the owner of fifty acres of land in a good state of cultivation. JAMES M. DUTTON, farmer, P. O. Rush Creek. The subject of this sketch was born November 26, 1837, in Marion County, Ohio. His parents were David and Sarah A. Dutton, natives of Delaware, who came to Marion County at quite an early day. Our subject, in his youth, was trained to the pursuits of farming, and received the rudiments of an English education in a district school. He was married, in Marion County, Ohio, to Miss Helen Keeler, who was born January 20, 1835. She was a daughter of Hiram and Velina Keeler, both deceased, of Jackson Township. This union has been blessed with three children, viz.; William R., born June 18, 1861; Ads M., born November 20, 1862, and Sarah B., born September 9, 1864. In the spring of 1876, from Marion County, with his family, he came to Jackson Township, this county. He is the owner of forty-one acres of tillable land, in the northern portion of the township. JAMES L. FISH, farmer, P. O. Richwood, was born November 6, 1847, in Mill Creek Township, Union County, Ohio. His parents are Cornelius E. and Elizabeth R. Fish. He was reared to manhood on a farm and received the rudiments of an English education in a district school. On November 16, 1872, he was united in marriage with Miss Susan McElroy, who was born April 3, 1845. in Ireland. She is a daughter of William McElroy (deceased) and JACKSON TOWNSHIP. - 505 Elizabeth McElroy. When a child, with her parents she came to America, and by way of New York came to Union County, this State. Their union has been blessed with three children - Washtella, born November 6, 1873; Carrie E., born January 10, 1876; and Chauncey C., born March 25, 1881, Mr. Fish is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and of the I. O. O. F. lodge, and the owner of 100 acres of land. He resides in the southern portion of Jackson Township. WILLIAM A. GODFREY, farmer, P. O. Rush Creek, was born February 27, 1844, in Ross County, Ohio. His parents were Isaac Godfrey, a native of Maryland, and Elizabeth Godfrey. In 1854, with his father, his mother having died, and other members of the family, he came to Jackson Township, this county. Of a family of nine children, four are yet living, viz.: Nancy, Mahala, Annie and our subject, who is the youngest child. On May 3, 1873, he was united in marriage to Miss Melissa Austin, daughter of Mark and Cynthia Austin. By this union there has been an issue of three children, two of whom are now living-Chauncy, born September 18, 1876; Nellie, born August 12, 1877; and Eugene (deceased). In August 1864, he enlisted in the One Hundred and Seventy-fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and subsequently participated in the battle of the Cedars, Kingston, N. C., and the burning and evacuation of Decatur, Ala. He was honorably discharged in June 1865. Mr. Godfrey is a member of the Baptist Church and the owner of fifty-two acres of land. He resides in the northern portion of Jackson Township. JOSEPH J. GOLDSMITH, farmer, P. O. Richwood, was born July 1, 1828, in Franklin County, Ohio. His parents were Thomas and Elizabeth Goldsmith, his father a native of Kentucky and his mother of Ireland. When two years of age, with her parents, his mother emigrated to America and settled in Pennsylvania, where she married a Mr. Chambers, by whom she had two children, both of them now deceased, and with him she came to Franklin County, where he died. She here married, after the decease of Mr. Chambers, Thomas Goldsmith, father of our subject. To them were born seven children, five of whom are now living. Thomas Goldsmith was born in Kentucky, and, when a young man, with his parents went to Virginia. He came to Franklin County a short time prior to the breaking out of the war of 1812. Our subject was reared in Franklin County, where, in August 1848, he married Miss Eliza A. Thompson, daughter of William Thompson, a native of Scotland, and Susannah Thompson. This union has been blessed with six children, two of whom are now living, viz.: William C. and Oliver H. In the fall of 1853, he came to Union County, and, after living in different parts of which, he finally, in the spring of 1881, settled in the southern portion of Jackson Township. He has served as Treasurer of York Township and Trustee of Claibourne Township. He is a member of the Methodist Protestant Church and of the I. O. O. F. lodge, and owns fifty-one Acres of land. WATSON A. HALL, miller, P. O. Rush Creek, was born in Portage County, Ohio, January 10, 1839. He is a son of Henderson Hall, deceased, and Mary Hall, now of Delaware County. When five years old, with his parents, he went to Delaware County, where he married, in March 1859, Miss Eliza J. Farver, daughter of Nelson and Eliza J. Farver, by whom he has one child, viz.: Almer E. For twenty-two years Mr. Hall has been quite successfully engaged in the Law and grist-milling business. He remained in Delaware County until the spring of 1881, at which time he came to Essex, this county. In August 1862, he enlisted, in Delaware County, in the Ninety-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and participated in the battles of Haines' Bluff, Arkansas Post, and the siege of Vicksburg, and received an honorable discharge in July 1865. He is of an active, stirring business disposition, and a respected member of society. HENRY M. HALL, farmer, P. O. Rush Creek. The subject of this sketch was born in Franklin County, Ohio, September 11, 1846. He is a son of John and Keturah Hall, of Franklin County. In his youth he received a liberal English education. On December 28, 1870, in Franklin County, he married Miss Frances 1. Walton, who was born October 1, 1849; she in a daughter of Gideon and Rebecca Walton, of Franklin County. To them have been born four children, viz.: Charles M., born May 30, 1873; John J., born April 28, 1875; Martha R., born July 31, 1879, and Josephine, born August 9, 1881. In the fall of 1875, he came to Union County and settled in Jackson Township. He is the owner of fifty-five acres of land, and is serving his second term as Justice of the Peace. As an agriculturist, Mr. Hall is meeting with success. GEORGE W. HANDLEY, farmer, P. O. Richwood. This venerable citizen of Jackman Township was born June 14, 1814, in Loudoun County, Va: He is a son of Daniel and Annie Handley, and when about five years of age, his father died. When twelve years old, with his mother and several other members of the family, he came to Licking County, Ohio. From his youth up he has devoted his attention to farming, and received but a rudimentary education. On December 8, 1836, in Perry County, he was united in marriage to Miss Catharine Bugh, who was born July 1, 1818. She was a daughter of Israel and Amelia Bugh, early settlers of Perry County. To them have been born ten children, seven of whom are now living, viz.: John T., Eliza J., Melinda C., Amelia A., Martha E., George V. and Martin. The names of the deceased are Mary F., David E. and William H., In the spring of 1876, with his family, from Licking County, Mr. Handley came to Claibourne Township, this county, and located in said town- 506 - HISTORY OF UNION COUNTY. ship until the spring of 1882, when he came to Jackson Township, where he now resides. He is the owner of 113 acres of land in a high state of cultivation. GEORGE B. HANDLEY, farmer, P. O. Richwood. The subject of this sketch a young agriculturist of Jackson Township, was born July 11, 1856, in Licking County, Ohio. He is a son of George W. and Catherine Handley, whose sketch appears in this work. He was reared to manhood on a farm and received a common school education. On March 2, 1882, he was united in marriage to Miss Eva Cheney, daughter of Lorenzo and Anna M. Cheney, of whom we have also made mention in this work. He is a member of the Knights of Pythias Lodge, No. 71, at Richwood, and of the Fourteenth Ohio National Guard Regimental Band, and the owner of seventy acres of land. WINGET HARRAMAN, farmer. P. O. Rush Creek. The subject of this sketch, a prominent agriculturist of Jackson Township, was born April 3, 1846, in Marion County, Ohio. He was a son of David and Nancy Harraman. When twelve years of age, with his father he came to Jackson Township, this county. In his youth he had the opportunities of receiving but a meager education. He participated in the battles of Red River, Little Rock, the siege of Vicksburg and other engagements in the war of the Rebellion, with the Fortieth Iowa Volunteer Infantry and received an honorable discharge from the service. In November 1867, he was united in the bonds of matrimony with Martha J. Baldwin, daughter of Henry Baldwin (deceased) and Edith Baldwin. To them have been born six children, of whom five are still living -William ff., John Olin F., Clarenie L., Florenie A., Carrie A., and Jesse (deceased). Mr. Harraman has been remarkably successful in, business ; he is a member of the I. O. O. F. society, and the owner of 498 acres of land. HENRY HAZEN, lumber merchant and farmer, P. O. Woodland. William P. Hazen, father of the subject of this sketch, was born in May 1817, in New York State, and when twelve years of age came to Ohio. He married Maria L. Langdon by whom he had six children, five of whom are now living, viz.: Our subject being the oldest, Edward E., Phoeba A., Philander F., and Martin L. His wife died in 1853, and he was married in December of the same year to Mrs. Charlotte J. Vincent, a widow. About the year 1838, at Deerfield, Portage County, he engaged in the foundry business, having learned the trade of a molder in his youth. He there continued in business until 1840, when he opened a foundry at Rosenna, and carried on the business successfully until 1848, in which year he formed a partnership with his brother, under the firm title of W. P. Hazen & Co. They carried on the business until 1851. In 1851, he embarked in the lumber trade at Atwater, Portage County, where he continued his business until 1860, in which year he went to Warren, Trumbull County. He here carried on the lumber business successfully until 1862, when he admitted as a partner our subject. In 1863, they closed up their business at Warren and came to Jackson Township, this county. In 1866, they admitted as a partner Edward E. Hazen, and the firm henceforth transacted business under the title of W. P. Hazen & Sons, until 1880, in which year the partnership was dissolved. William P..Hazen affords to us a striking illustration, of what a poor boy can do if he puts to work his brains and muscle with a determination to succeed. At the time of his arrival in Ohio he had according to his own statement "a few shillings in his pocket," and today he is the owner of 1,500 acres of land in Union County, 700 acres in Florida and other vast possessions. He was in his day one of the most active and stirring business men which Union County possessed. Our subject was born July 11, 1838, in Portage County, Ohio. In January 1864, he married Miss Alice E. Wells, who was born in February 1842; she was a daughter of John F. and Dorotha Wells, of Portage County. To them have been born six children - William P., Charles E., Maria L., Benjamin W., Lettie A. and John F. His business career has been principally in connection with that of his father, as shown in this sketch. In connection with his forming, at present he is also engaged quite extensively in stock-raising and lumbering. He has served as Trustee of Jackson Township. Through his exertions was secured the post office at Woodland, where he officiated as Postmaster several years. He is a member of the F. & A. M. society and of the I. O. O. F. society. EDWARD E. HAZEN, merchant and lumber dealer, Woodland, was horn in Portage County, Ohio, April 14, 1843. He is a son of William P. and Maria L. Hazen, of whom we have made mention in this work. He received a fair English education in his youth. In October, 1862, he married Amelia Herst, by whom he had four children, three now living, viz., Charlotte J., William P. and Edward F. After her decease, he in married Lydia Robinson, of Marion County, by whom he has one child, Daniel E. For many years, with his father and brother, of whom we have made mention, as partners, he transacted business. He is at present extensively engaged in the mercantile trade, and still more extensively to the lumbering business. He is the owner of 597 acres of land and other valuable properties. He has been exceedingly successful in business. JONATHAN W. HEDGES, farmer, P. O. Richwood, vas born March 3, 1829, in what was formerly known as Fairfield, now flocking County, Ohio. His parents were Catch and Polly Hedges, natives of Maryland, who came to Fairfield County at quite an early day. He spent his youthful days in the quietude of farm life, and received but a common school education. On February 28, 1854, he married Rebecca M. Brown, who was born in May 1833, a daughter of John JACKSON TOWNSHIP. - 507 and Mary Brown, of Hooking County. To them have been born eleven children, seven of whom are yet living, viz., John A., Gaylord, Wilfred N., Orpha, Eunice, Effie and Ray C. In 1855, Mr. Hedges moved his family from Hooking to Delaware County, where he located two years and came to Union County He settled in the southern portion of Jackson Township, where he now resides. He has served as Trustee of Jackson Township, and with his wife, is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is the owner of 231 acres of land. EDGAR D. HORTON, farmer, P. O. Richwood, was born in Licking County, Ohio, September 5, 1836. He is a son of Thomas and Mary (deceased) Horton, natives of Vermont, who came to Licking County, Ohio, about the year 1834. Of their family of twelve children, nine are now living, viz., Edwin, Orson, Thomas, Paschal I., Charlotte M., Sophia J., Emily A., Helen M. and Edgar D. When thirteen years of age, our subject entered his father's store at Fredonia, Licking County, as a clerk, and he continued with him until he reached his twentieth year. In March, 1865, at New Dover, Union County, he entered into the mercantile business for himself, and continued in the same for some five years. He subsequently spent a short time in Iowa, and came to Jackson Township, this county, in 1871. He is at present engaged in agricultural pursuits. In August 1862, he enlisted in the One Hundred and Thirteenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and became attached to the Army of the Cumberland. At the battle of Chickamauga, he received a gunshot wound in the right arm, which somewhat disabled that member. He continued in the service until February 1864, at which time he received an honorable discharge at Camp Dennison. On April 23, 1864, he married Miss Sarah U. Criswell, daughter of William and Tacy Criswell, both of whom are deceased. This union has been blessed with six children, three of whom are now living-Frank, Lottie A. and Thomas J. He has served as Trustee and Assessor of Jackson Township, is a member of the I. O. O. F. Lodge, and the owner of fifty acres of valuable land. WILLIAM R. HUGHES, farmer, P. O. Woodland, was born in Cambria County, Penn July 30, 1828. His parents were Thomas Hughes (deceased) and Hannah Hughes, his father a native of Wales and his mother of Pennsylvania. When six years of age, with his parents, he came to Marion County, Ohio, where his mother still resides. He remained in Ohio until 1849, in which year he returned to Pennsylvania, where, in December, 1853, he was united in the bonds of matrimony with Miss Rachel S. Ritner, who was a daughter of Maj. Peter and Rachel S. Witner, and a niece of Joseph Ritner, who at one time was Governor of Pennsylvania. By this union there has been an issue of five children, viz.: George R., Thomas H., Everett L., William L. and Alice, the latter two of whom are deceased. Mr. Hughes remained in Pennsylvania, until 1875, in which year, with his family, he returned to Marion County, where he located until the spring of 1881, when he came to Jackson Township, this county. In June 1861, as Captain of Company E, he enlisted in the Twenty-third Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and participated in the battle of Antietam and others, and was discharged in the following September. He re-enlisted in May 1863, in the Fifty-fourth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, as Captain of Company B. He subsequently was engaged in the memorable battle of Gettysburg, and continued in the service until September 1863, when he received his final discharge. While in Pennsylvania, he at one time was a candidate for State Senator, but was defeated by his opponent, Lewis W. Hall, by a small majority. He has also served as Mayor of Wilmore, Cambria County. Mr. Hughes is a gentleman of culture and education and a member of the F. & A. M. society. JOHN C. JOLLEY (deceased). The subject of this sketch was born October 3, 1819, in Union County, Ohio. He was a son of John and Hannah Jolley. he was reared to man's estate on a farm and received the rudiments of an English education in a district school. On October 7, 1852, he was united in marriage with Miss Mary Keyes, an estimable lady, born March 8, 1828, in Madison County, Ohio. She was a daughter of Daniel and Betsy Keyes, with whom, when a child, she came to Union County. By this union there has been an issue of three children-Homer, born January 22, 1854; Preston, born April 3, 1856; and Emily D., born June 21, 1861. In 1856, he settled in Jackson Township, where he remained until his decease in August 1862. To his family he was an indulgent husband and father, and with his fellow men he dealt with a spirit of generosity and uprightness. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church; his bereaved widow, who still resides in Jackson Township, is also a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and the owner of ninety-four acres of land. WILLIAM KEELER, farmer, P. O. Rush Creek, was born June 12, 1844, in Jackson Township, this county. His parents were Hiram and Velina Keeler, natives of Vermont. About the year 1836, they came to Union County and settled in Jackson Township, where they spent the remainder of their days. Of their family of eight children, five are yet living, viz.: Orlando, Helen, Amelia V., Melissa E. and William. On October 31, 1880, our subject was united in marriage with Miss Amanda Sells, daughter of Peter and Catharine (deceased) Sells. They have one child, viz., George W., born August 10, 1881. He resides in the northern portion of Jackson Township, and is the owner of sixty acres of land. RUSSELL B. LANDON, farmer, P. O. Richwood. The subject of this sketch was born July 8, 1831, in Delaware County, Ohio. His parents were James and Elizabeth Landon, his father a native of Pennsylvania, and his mother of Michigan. They came to Delaware County 508 - HISTORY OF UNION COUNTY. at quite an early day. Of their family of eight children, six are now living, viz.: Elizabeth, Sarah, Darius, Mary J., Catherine F. and Russell B. Our subject was reared to manhood in Delaware County. On October 16, 1866, he was united in marriage with Miss Sabrina Rodgers, who was born October 27, 1835, in Virginia; Elie is a daughter of Joseph and Hannah (deceased) Rodgers. When a mere child, with them she came to Delaware County, where they located several years, and subsequently moved to Marion County, By this union there has been an issue of seven children-Elizabeth H., Martha O., Joseph B., Arthur R., Corp M., Orange G. and Emma G. In the spring of 1868, with his family from Marion County, Mr. Landon came to Union County, and settled in Jackson Township. He is a member of the M. E. Church, and the owner of seventy acres of land, in the southern portion of the township. LEVI E. LEWIS, farmer, P. O. Richwood, was born May 23, 1833, in Worcester County, Md. His parents were John and Uneta Lewis, natives of Maryland, the latter deceased. About the year 1840, they came to Pickaway County, Ohio, where his mother died when our subject was eleven years old. His father afterward married Mrs. Martha Mitchell. They subsequently moved to Franklin County, where they remained until 1880, in which year they came to Union County. Our subject spent his youthful days in the quietude of farm life, and received a fair English education. On August 18, 1853, he married Miss Susan E. Morten, who was born June 2, 1836, in Pickaway County, Ohio. She is a daughter of Seth Morten (deceased) and Sarah Morten, natives of Connecticut, who came to Pickaway County about the year 1832. This union has been blessed with eight children, viz.: John W., Seth L., Sarah A., Edward M., Susan M., Uneta J., Franklin B., and Mary E. In 1880, from Pickaway, with his family, Mr.. Lewis came to Union County and settled in Jackson Township, where he now resides. For twelve years, as a local minister in the Christian Church, he has labored zealously for the advancement of the Master's cause. Ile is the owner of one hundred acres of land. S. C. LOVE, farmer, P. O. Rush Creek, was born October 9, 1846, in Morrow County, Ohio. His parents were Leonard and Catherine Love. When about seven years of age, with his father, stepmother and two sisters, he moved to Delaware County, Ohio, where his father settled and remained until his decease. Our subject served a short period in the late war of the rebellion, in the One Hundred and Eighty-seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was attached to the Army of the Cumberland. On December 15, 1870, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary M. Criswell, who was born November 24, 1848, in Licking County, Ohio. Her parents were William and Tacy Criswell. To them have been born three children- Carrie, born August 6, 1871; Valentine, born March 7, 1873, and Wilfred C., born September 19, 1878.. In the spring of 1876, our subject settled in the northern portion of Jackson Township, this county, where he still resides. He is a self-made man, having procured all he has by his industry and strict adherence to business. He has served as School Director, and is the owner of sixty-four acres of land, the greater portion of which is under a state of cultivation. HARVEY MATHER, farmer, P. O. Rush Creek, was born in June 1820, in Delaware County, Ohio. His parents were Increase Mather, a native of New Jersey and Anna Mather. When about three years of age, with them he came to Union County. He was reared to man's estate on a farm and received the rudiments of an English education in a district school. In November 1840, he married Miss Jane Dysert daughter of John and Mary Dysert. This union has been blessed with seven children, viz.: Daniel D., John D., Oliver B., Mieton M., Aaron A., Mary L. and Thomas J. (deceased ). In 1849, Mr. Mather settled in Jackson Township, near where he now lives. He has served as Justice of the peace in Jackson Township for fifteen years. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and the owner of 120 acres of land. As an agriculturist, he has been successful, owing to his industry and judicious management. THOMAS MOORE (deceased) was born in January, 1834, in Union County. Ohio. His parents were Harvey and Magdalena Moore, who had a family of eight children, seven of them are now living, viz.: John, Elizabeth M., Margaret, Cyrus, Nancy M., Martha E. and Magdalena. In June 1856, our subject was united in the bonds of matrimony with Ellen Moore, daughter of William and Ann Moore, of Claibourne Township, this county. To them were born six children, of whom five are now living, viz: William H., Mary E., Phila, John H. and Olive I. He served in the late war of the rebellion perhaps sixteen months, but was an invalid during the greater portion of the time To his family Mr.. Moore was an indulgent father and loving husband. He was a member of the Disciple Church and peacefully departed this life in November 1878, respected by all who knew him. He left to his widow, who still resides in Jackson Township, and who mourns her irretrievable loss. seventy-eight acres of land. JOHN MOORE, farmer P. O. Richwood. The subject of this sketch was born in Union County, this State, September 22, 1836. His parents were Harvey and Magdalena Moore early settlers of this county. On April 3, 1859, he married Miss Catherine Markley, who was born in May 1842, in Marion County; she was a daughter of Aaron and Margaret Markley To them have been born six children, five of whom are now living, viz.: Emma M., Thomas C., Cyrus A., Margaret A. and Ida M. In 1870, he settled in the northwestern portion of Jackson Township, where he now resides. He served as Trustee of Jackson Township. He is the owner of 240 acres of land, and a zealous member of the Disciple Church. Page 509 - Picture of John Markill Page 510 - Blank JACKSON TOWNSHIP. - 511 ISAAC NOGGLE, farmer, P. O. Rush Creek, was born in Hooking County, Ohio, June 14, 1835. He is a son of John and Hannah (deceased) Noggie, of this county. In his youth he received but a rudimentary education. In November, 1861, he enlisted in the Forty-third Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and participated in the siege, of Corinth, the capture of Island No. 10, the battle of Iuka and numerous other engagements. He was discharged, and re-enlisted in December 1863, in the Forty-third Ohio Veteran Infantry. He subsequently was engaged in the battle of Decatur, siege of Atlanta, siege of Savannah, the grand march to the sea, and the surrender of Johnston's army. He continued in the service until July 1865, when he received an honorable discharge. In February 1867, he married Miss Jane E. Matteson, daughter of Joseph K. and Mary (deceased) Matteson. To them have been born four children, viz.: Minnie D., Annie M., William F. and Joseph A. (deceased). He is the owner of sixty-seven bored of land, and resides in the northern portion of Jackson Township. FRANCIS M. PARISH, farmer, P. O. Rush Creek. The subject of this sketch was born February 5, 1848, in Madison County, Ohio. He is a son of George Parish, a native of England, and Rachel Parish. About the year 1853, with his parents, he came to Jackson Township, this county, where they settled and still reside. He was, from his youth up, trained to the pursuits of farming, and received but a rudimentary education. In January 1868, he married Miss Sabrina Randall, who was born April 24, 1851, in Delaware County, Ohio. She is a daughter of Rodney R. and Louisa. Randall, now of Jackson Township, this county. To them have been born four children, three of whom are now living-Elva A., born November 1, 1869; Louisa, A., born September 6, 1872; Lelia A., born December 4, 1874; and Blanchard F., deceased. He resided in Jackson Township until the spring of 1876, when he moved to Marion County, and resided one year, at the expiration of which time he returned to Jackson Township. In November 1881, he moved to Columbus, where he was employed by the Columbus, Hocking Valley & Toledo Railway Company. In October 1882, he again returned to Jackson Township, this county. He has been moderately successful in business, is a member of the I. O. O. F. Lodge, and the owner of eighty-nine acres of land. SAMUEL T. PATTERSON, farmer, P. O. Rush Creek, was born March 22, 1837, in Belmont County, Ohio. His parents were John and Hannah A. Patterson, his father a native of Maryland and his mother of Virginia. They come to Belmont County at quite an early day. When seven years of age, his father died, and when fifteen years of age, with his mother, he moved to Franklin County, where she died in November 1877. Four of a family of five children are still living, viz.: Samuel T., James, Sarah A., and Martha A. On January 27, 1857, in Franklin County, he was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth A. Lott, who was born December 28, 1836, in New Jersey. She is a daughter of Elijah and Anna Lott, who came to Franklin County, this State, about the year 1856. This union has been blessed with nine children, six of whom are now living, viz.: Chester W., born December 18, 1864; Charles E., born July 4, 1867; Harry E., born September 6, 1869; Lillias G., born July 15, 1874; Alvin, born August 3, 1875; and Blanche M., born May 19, 1880. In November 1874, with his family, Mr. Patterson came from Franklin to Union County and settled in Jackson Township. He and his wife are both members of the M. P. Church. He is also a member of the I. O. O. F. Lodge and the owner of a fine farm of seventy-two acres, pleasantly located in the northern portion of the township. GRANVILLE S. ROBERTSON, farmer, P. O. Rush Creek, was born May 19, 1826, in Virginia. He is a son of Joseph R. and Nancy Robertson. When sixteen years of age, his mother died, and shortly after, with his father, he came to Union County, this State. From his youth unto the present time, he has been engaged in farming. In February 1851, he was united in marriage with Louisa Andrews, daughter of Horace and Ann Z. Andrews, and by her he had one child-William H. (deceased). She died in September 1853, and in March 1856, he was married to Elizabeth Bell, of Marion County, this State. To them have been born eleven children, nine of whom are now living, viz.: Joseph S., Isaac N., Jesse B., Hannah M., Margaret E., John H., Samuel S., Mary E. and Robert R. He has served as Trustee of Jackson Township many years, and also as Assessor. He is a member of the Baptist Church, in which denomination he officiates as a local preacher. In 1865, he settled in Jackson Township, where he still resides, and where he is the owner of 171 acres of land. ANDREW SCHMELZER, farmer, P. O. Richwood. The subject of this sketch was born in August 1813, in Prussia, Germany. He was a son of Andrew and Catherine Schmelzer. In 1844, he emigrated to America, and spent several years in New York and Newburg Cities, and then came to Ohio. About the year 1854, he came to Union County. In 1848 married Caroline Kircher, by whom he has ten children, viz.: Andrew, George W., Charles, Jacob, Lewis, Alice, John L., Henry G., Frank and William, He is a member of the German Lutheran Church, and the owner of 137 acres of land. He is industrious and energetic, qualities which have secured for him success, and resides on the western portion of Jackson Township. SAMPSON R. SNOWDEN, farmer, P. O Richwood. The subject of this sketch was born in Greene County, Ohio, March 11, 1841. He is a son of James Snowden (deceased), and Mary A. Snowden. He was reared to man's estate on a farm, and received but a limited education. In August 1864, he enlisted in the One Hundred and Seventy-fourth Ohio Volunteer 512 - HISTORY OF UNION COUNTY. Infantry, and participated in the battles of Murfreesboro, Kingston and other lesser engagements, and continued in the service until June 1865. On March 14, 1867, he married Miss Mary F. Flesher, who was born in December 1847; she is a daughter of John and Lena Flesher, of this county. By this union there has been an issue of four children, viz.: Albert E., William A., Cora M. and John A. In 1872, he came to Jackson Township; and settled in the southern portion of the township, where he owns ninety-six acres of land. He is a member of the M. E. Church. GEORGE W. STEPHEN, farmer, P. O. Richwood. George W. Stephen is a prominent farmer of Jackson Township; was born in Delaware County, this State, October 30, 1850. He is a son of Zachariah Stephen (deceased) and Miry A. Stephen. Of their family of ten children, seven are now living, viz.: Ephraim, Hugh M., Elizabeth A., Joseph Z., William C., George W. and Nancy J. His father died in September 1877; his mother still resides in Delaware County. On October 21, 1873, he married Miss Olive E. Perry, daughter of Henry and Martha Perry, of Logan County. To them have been born four children-Bertha, Effie L., Jessie Al. and Grace. He has been moderately successful in business, and is a member of the Presbyterian Church. He is the owner of 114 acres of land, and resides in the northwest portion of Jackson Township. DAVID SWARTZ, farmer, P. O. Rush Creek. The subject of this sketch was born in Delaware County, Ohio, December 26, 1839. He is the youngest child of Abraham and Hettie Swartz. In his youth he learned the trade of carpentering, which he followed for several years. In September, 1874, in Delaware County, he married Miss Levine Smith, daughter of William W. and Polly (deceased) Smith. To them have been born two children-Mary E., born July 17, 1876, and William A., born August 21, 1879. In August 1862 he enlisted in the One Hundred and Twenty-first Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was engaged in the battles of Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, Lookout Mountain, Perryville, the siege of Atlanta, Jonesboro, the grand march to the sea, and the surrender of Johnston's army. He received an honorable discharge in June 1865. In 1874, he come to Union County, and located at Richwood until the spring of 1878, when he came to Jackson Township. He has served as School Director, and is a member of the Christian Church. He is the owner of forty acres of land. JOSEPH TEMPLE, farmer, P. O. Richwood, was born May 6, 1827, in Adams County, Ohio. His parents were Joseph and Margaret Temple, with whom, when fifteen years of age, he came to Union County, and settled in Jackson Township, where he now resides. On July 6, 1849, he was united in marriage to Lucy A. Andrews, who was born August 20, 1825, and a daughter of John H. and A. Andrews. By her he had six children, viz.: John M., Henry G., Louisa J., Surrilda A., Lucy C. and Edith C., deceased. Mrs. Temple died in June 1871. On July 3, 1872, he was married to Leonora C., daughter of Theron Eastman (deceased) and Nancy Eastman, of Madison County, Ohio. To them have been born three children. Mr. and Mrs. Temple are both members of the Baptist Church, and useful members of society. He has served as School Director, and is the owner of 242 acres of land. JESSE A. WHITE, farmer, P. O. Rush Creek, was born in Franklin County, Ind., August 31, 1828. His parents are Albert R. White and Amy White, deceased. When five years of age, with his parents, he came to Union County. He was reared amid the rural scenes of farm life and received a liberal education, which enabled hint for two years to teach school. On April 10, 1851, he was united in the bonds of matrimony with Miss Angeline Dysert, daughter of John and Mary Dysert. They are the parents of four children-John D., Charles A., Mary E. and Anna M. Mr. White has met with success in a financial sense, being of a stirring, business disposition, and is the owner of 100 acres of good land. He is a member of the Methodist Protestant Church. He has served as Trustee, Clerk and Treasurer of Jackson Township, and for twenty years has been Recording Steward of the Rush Creek Circuit of the Methodist Protestant Church. DANIEL A. WHITE, farmer, P. O. Rush Creek, was born in Franklin County, Ind., February 20, 1830. He is a son of Albert R. White and Amy White, deceased. In 1833, with his parents, he came to Jackson Township, this county. In his youth he received rather a limited education, but by continual reading, and having a love for good books written by standard authors, he has made himself familiar with many of the important topics of this day. In December 1830, he was united in marriage with Emily Bennet, daughter of Henry and Mary Bennet, and by her had two children, both of whom are deceased. She died in December 1853. On October 8, 1854, he was married to Minerva Bennet, by whom he has eight children, six of whom are now living, viz.: Albert S., George A., John W, Mary M., Martha E. and Jesse W. Mr. White is at present the efficient Superintendent of the Creek Gravel Road. He is the owner of 188 acres of land, and a member of the Methodist Protestant Church. In 1854, he settled where he now resides. DAVID R. WHITE, farmer, P. O. Rush Creek, the subject of this sketch, was born October 6, 1832, in Champaign County, Ohio. He is a son of Albert R. White; he received a common school education, and on June 8, 1856, was united in marriage with Miss Alice A. Bosart, who was born November 20, 1838, in Champaign County. She is a daughter of John and Elizabeth Bosart, early settlers of Champaign County. They have four children, viz., Jennie, born YORK TOWNSHIP. - 513 August 29, 1857; Elenor, born January 14, 1862; Emery, born July 10, 1867, and Mary, born March 28, 1874. Mr. White has served as Assessor of Jackson Township, and is the owner of sixty acres of valuable land. With his wife, he is a member of the Methodist Protestant Church and, for seven years, has been the efficient Superintendent of the Essex Sabbath School. Mr. and Mrs. White reside on their farm, which is pleasantly located on the Rash Creek Gravel Road, in the western portion of the township. SAMUEL E. WILLIAMS, physician and surgeon, P.O. Rush Creek, was born March 4, 1823, in Licking County, Ohio. He is a son of Bliss and Sarah Williams, natives of New Jersey, who came to Licking County about the year 1819. After receiving a liberal English education, in 1846, he entered for a five months course, the Cleveland Medical College, and graduated in March of the following year. On December 8, 1853, he was united in marriage with Miriam Brookins, daughter of Jonathan P. Brookins (deceased) and Murilla, Brookins, formerly of Marion County. This union has been blessed with six children, of whom four are living, viz., Jonathan P., William, Sarah M. and Elbert S. After his graduation, for a short time, he practiced at Hartford, Licking County, and then went to Middletown, now Prospect, Marion County, where he located four years, at the expiration of which time he came to Union County, and located at Essex. Mr. Williams is of a courteous and obliging disposition, successful in his profession, and has established a lucrative practice. He is a member of the F. & A. M. society.