The Biographical encyclopaedia of Kentucky of the dead and living men of the nineteenth century, Part 105

Author: Armstrong, J. M., & company, pub
Publication date: 1878
Publisher: Cincinnati, J. M. Armstrong
Number of Pages: 946

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cessfully that long before his death, which occurred, from cholera, in 1849, he had amassed one of the largest for- tunes in Central Kentucky. For years he enjoyed the friendship of Henry Clay, in whom his vigorous com- mon sense found qualities kindred with his own. On more than one occasion, probably, he, in common with other ardent friends of the great statesman, came to his relief when involved in pecuniary embarrassment, with a delicacy and generosity which only such men can appre- ciate. He was a Director for years in the Northern Bank of Kentucky, in which he was one of the largest stockholders. He also conducted a farm, and devoted much time to the management of stock, being one of the early importers of Durhams and South-downs. Mr. Brand was married, before he left Scotland, to Miss Eliza- beth Hay, of Cullen, descendant from a cadet of the Hays of Errall and Kinnoul, whose family dates back to A. D. 908, when Kenneth III of Scotland bestowed the lands of Errall, in the district of Gowrie, upon Will- iam de Haya, for services rendered at the battle of Lon- carty in repelling an invasion of the Northmen. She was a woman of great worth of mind and heart, and by her domestic virtues contributed in no small degree to build up her husband's fortunes. She was a woman of great piety, possessing a gentle, amiable disposition ; was of strong mind, warm-hearted, and affectionate, and was long an earnest, faithful member of the Episcopal Church. She survived her husband only three months. Two sons, George and Alexander Brand, and one daugh- ter, the elegant and accomplished Mrs. Woodward, wife of the late Chief-Justice Woodward, of Pennsylvania, long a distinguished jurist and member of Congress, still survive. A beautiful granite shaft, cut from the mount- ains of his native land, marks the spot in the Lexington Cemetery where lie the remains of John Brand.

ALLORY, IION. ROBERT, was born Novem- ber 15, 1815, in Madison County, Virginia. Ile received a thorough education, and gradu- ated at the University of Virginia; removed to Kentucky in 1839, where he has devoted most of his life to agricultural pursuits, residing in Oldham County, not far from Louisville; was elected Representative from Kentucky to the Thirty-sixth Con- gress, serving as a member of the Committee on Roads and Canals; was re-elected, and became chairman of the same committee; was elected to the Thirty-eighth Congress, serving on the Committee of Ways and Means; was a delegate to the National Convention at Philadel- phia, in 1866; and, in 1875, was appointed a commis- sioner to, and was one of the Vice-Presidents of, the Centennial Exposition ; and is one of the most able men of Kentucky.

cGILL, RIGHT REV. JOHN, D. D., Bishop of Richmond, Virginia, was born November 4, 1809, in Philadelphia. When he was a child, his parents settled at Bardstown in this State; and there he was educated, graduating with honor at St. Joseph's College. He studied law, and practiced at Bardstown and at New Orleans; afterwards studied theology; was ordained a priest, June 13, 1840; went to Rome to complete his studies; returned to Ken- tucky, and for a time served in the missionary field; edited the "Catholic Advocate;" was, for a time, pas- tor at Lexington ; was distinguished as a controversial- ist; was . made Bishop of Richmond, and consecrated November 10, 1850; for many years took an active part in the councils of the Church, and was a member of the Vatican Council. Bishop McGill died January 14, 1872.

ALTERS, HENRY CARL, Architect, was born January 4, 1845, in Hanover, Germany. His father was a highly cultivated gentleman, and was engaged in agricultural pursuits, being one of the most extensive land-holders of his locality. Henry Carl Walters was very liber- ally educated; receiving his early instruction in the Gymnasium of Hanover, which he attended until reach- ing the age of eighteen years. He then went to the Polytechnic School of the city of Hanover; and, after passing through this institution, entered the Royal . Academy of Architecture, at Berlin. He graduated at this school in 1869. Upon completing his studies, he resolved to make a visit to the United States, and, shortly afterwards, embarked for this country. Arriving in New York, he spent a short time there, and started for Chicago, Illinois. Here he found employment as a draughtsman in the office of one of the leading archi- tects of the city, and remained there until 1870. De- siring to make a more extensive tour of the country before departing for his native land, he decided to take a trip through the Southern and Western States; and, while on this journey, had occasion to stop in Louisville, Kentucky, for a time. While here, he be- came so favorably impressed with the locality as to come to the conclusion to forego his departure for Germany, and make this city his residence. He found a position as assistant superintendent of the rebuilding of the fire-proof offices at the State capital; and, subse- quently was employed by the Government to superin- tend the erection of the United States Arsenal at Jeffcr- sonville, Indiana. He afterwards built the Car Works there, and returned to Louisville, where he establishcd himself permanently in his profession. IIe has designed and superintended the construction of some of the most ornamental as well as substantial buildings to be found

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in Louisville, which not only adorn the city, but reflect the greatest credit upon his ability as an architect. Among the numerous fine buildings that have been erected under his supervision, the following are the lead- ing ones: the Louisville Court-house, Broadway Baptist Church, the Caldwell Building, the Tyler and Guthrie Blocks, and others of lesser importance. Mr. Walters is a gentleman of high cultivation, and capabilities of the first rank ; he possesses a character of sterling worth, and is much esteemed by a large circle of social and professional acquaintances. He is gifted with rare ability as an architect, and, with his many scientific attainments, stands among the leading men of his profession, and is one of the most valuable members of community.

EE, HON. CHARLES HENRY, Lawyer, was born June 20, 1818, in Franklin County, Mas- sachusetts. His parents were Charles and Sa- rah ( Hovert ) Lee-both natives of the same county, in Massachusetts. His father was a farmer ; in 1829, he moved to Vermont, and settled in Windsor County, where he died, in 1864. His grandfather, Abner Lee, was an officer in the Rev- olutionary army. The Lee family were among the early English emigrants to the State of Massachusetts. A part of the same stock settled in Virginia, where they have at times, along down, been among her most distin- guished citizens. His mother is yet living, and is the daughter of Joshua Hovert, a descendant of one of the oldest Massachusetts families. The subject of this sketch attended Chester Academy for two or three years before the age of twenty, usually being in school six months each year. In 1840, he entered Uxbridge Academy, in Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he finished a tolerably thorough scientific and classical education. In 1841, he went to New Jersey, where he taught school for a few months, reading law during his spare intervals. In the same year he came to Kentucky, and continued teaching at Minerva, Mason County, un- til 1845. In that year he bought a farm, to which he removed, in Bracken County. In 1849, he removed to Brookville, and was soon afterwards appointed surveyor of Bracken County. In 1851, he was elected to the same position ; in 1853, resigned; but in the following year was re-elected, and, in a short time, again resigned finally, to enter upon the practice of the law, having been admitted to the bar in 1853. He remained at Brookville, actively engaged in his profession until the Fall of 1865, when he removed to Falmouth, where he has since resided, and established a large and valuable practice. In 1858, he was elected County Judge of Bracken County, and held the office for four years. In 1868, he was elected to represent Pendleton County in

the State Legislature, and served one term. He is a Democrat, and cast his first Presidential vote for Frank- lin Pierce; before the inauguration of the rebellion, he voted for John C. Breckinridge; and, during the war, was in sympathy with the South. He is a Presbyterian, and has been characterized every-where for great probity and social worth; and for his industry, perseverance, and professional ability. Judge Lee has been three times married : first, in 1844, to Miss Caroline Dudley, of Vermont, who died in 1851; secondly, in 1853, to Martha Thomas, daughter of Lewis Thomas, of Au- gusta, Bracken County, Kentucky, who died in 1858; and, in 1859, to Miss Julia C. Ball, daughter of Silas Ball, of Franklin County, Massachusetts. He has four living children.

ARLOW, WILLIAM HENRY, M. D., was born December 13, 1809, in Scott County, Ken- tucky. His ancestors were English; and, about 1620, settled in Virginia, and became prominent in the affairs of the country. His father was a Revolutionary soldier; and married Susannah Isbel, of Virginia; and, soon after, came to Kentucky, on horseback, and settled in Scott County, where he raised nine children, all of whom grew to maturity; the youngest now living, at the age of sixty-eight years. William Barlow was the eighth child in the family, and his education in the primary branches was well attended to, he finally graduating at Georgetown College, in 1826. He then commenced the study of medicine, and attended lectures at the Ohio Medical College, at Cin- cinnati, where he graduated, in 1828. He then com- menced practice in Boone County, Kentucky, and, after remaining two years and a half, moved to Williams- town, and practiced for four and a half years, when he returned to Georgetown, where he has since remained, obtaining a large and valuable practice. Dr. Barlow is a constant student ; and, having acquired a taste for the study of the languages at college, where he learned Latin and Greek, he has since mastered French, and has been enabled to translate from the originals with perfect ease and facility. He has an extensive and valuable library, to which he devotes considerable of his time, paying especial attention to the literature of his profession. He has written some for medical jour- nals, and has paid some attention to politics. He was married to Louisa Allgaier, daughter of Michael All- gaier, and had nine children, three of whom live-all married. He is a scholar of large attainments, and a strict and zealous Christian, being a member of the Campbellite or Christian Church, and taking a keen in- terest in all movements of a religious character. He is a physician of great experience, being especially success-

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ful in obstetrics; and very popular in the community. He has a vast fund of knowledge on topics of general interest; regular and abstemious in his habits, independ- ent in his views, and possesses a liberal and charitable disposition ; and has been, through a long professional career, one of the most useful and valuable men in Scott County.

UVALL, CLAUDIUS, Wholesale Carpet Dealer, was born near Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, May 27, 1814. His parents were Henry and Mary Duvall; his father, a farmer, was Judge of the Orphans' Court at An- napolis; and, in 1814, as captain, commanded at Fort Severn, opposite the Naval-school at Annapolis. Claudius Duvall, until his sixteenth year, attended St. John's College, Annapolis; he then entered commercial life, under Joshua Royster, of Baltimore, remaining with him six years. In 1836, he located at Louisville, Ken- tucky; and, with his brother, under the firm name of A. & C. Duvall, carried on, for about a year, a retail dry-goods store ; finding the business not very profitable, he withdrew from the firm, began clerking for the dry- goods house of Fitch, Smith & Chambers, on Third and Main Streets, remaining with them till 1842, when the firm failed, and he was employed by the assignee, till the Spring of 1843, in winding up the business. Forming a partnership with Cyrus H. Bent, of Philadelphia, he opened a wholesale carpet house on Main, near Third Street, in September, 1843; continued till 1856, when, on account of his partner's ill health, they dissolved- Bent dying the following March. Selecting four young men, clerks in his employ, he gave to each an interest in the business, and continued till 1861. With the opening of the civil war, being refused a permit to carry on his business, most of which was in the South and South-west, and business prospects being very uncer- tain, he retired from the carpet trade. He moved to the country, not far from Louisville, where he remained two years, recuperating his health. He then resumed busi- ness with Charles Ketcham and A. A. Quarier as his partners, continuing exclusively in the carpet business for five years, when his ill-health caused him to retire, and move to a suburban residence, where he still lives. Mr. Duvall received a commission as Colonel of the Act- ive Uniform Militia, and acted in that capacity for ten or twelve years. Ile is a member of Chosen Friend Lodge, No. 2, I. O. O. F .; was Past Grand, and assisted in the organization of the first Grand Lodge in the State. He is interested, as a stockholder, in the Louisville and Nashville, and the Louisville Short Line Railroads. He is Secretary and Treasurer of the Texas Land and Emi- gration Company, of which, up to the time of his death, the late Col. George Hancock was president. Col. Du-

vall has been a member of Christ's Episcopal Church, of Louisville, since 1847, and, in June, 1872, was licensed as lay or diocesan reader, by Bishop Smith, Senior Bishop of the Episcopal Church in the United States. On February 15, 1838, he married Julia A., daughter of the late Caver Mercer, of Louisville; by this union he has had twelve children, eight of whom, five sons and three daughters, are now living. He has often contrib- uted to the daily newspapers, and was the earliest writer upon the subject of City Water-works, causing, finally, the foundation of the present system of City Water- works. Col. Duvall, during his business life, assisted largely in the foundation of two noble enterprises of charity, now largely beneficial to the people of his adopted city. In temperament, he is impulsive and ex- citable ; but, in his business relations, was always con- siderate and kind; as a husband and father, he is a model, while, in his Church relations, he is faithful and attentive.

DAMS, JOHN, Merchant, was born December 4, 1838, in Ireland. His ancestors were of En- glish nativity; and were soldiers under Oliver Cromwell, in his conquests in Ireland. After the subjugation of that country, this family settled in the northern part of the island, and continued to reside there until 1843. In that year, G. F. Adams, the father of the subject of this sketch, with a view of becoming a resident of this country, purchased a large tract of land on this side of the Atlantic, and, in the following year, with his family, embarked for America. He settled at Keysburg, Kentucky, where he followed the business of a merchant. John Adams ob- tained his early education in the common-schools of Keysburg; his studies were the plain English branches, which he thoroughly mastered. At the age of sixteen years, he left school to commence his business career, in the store of his father. He remained in the employ of his father for about three years; at the end of which time, he procured a situation in a wholesale dry-goods house in Nashville, Tennessee. He stayed in Nashville for about two years; when he went to Clarksville, Ten- nessee, and opened a store in the retail dry-goods trade. About this time, the war began; and he, feeling the glow of the martial spirit of his ancestors, was soon found in the ranks, ready to march to the front. He joined the First Kentucky Infantry, under Col. Thomas H. Taylor, with whom he served for one year. After leaving this regiment, he became a member of the renowned Gen. John Morgan's command, being ap- pointed, under him, Second Lieutenant, Second Ken- tucky Cavalry. He served with this general, in all his daring raids, for two years. He also took an active part in many of the principal battles of the

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war; was in the Peninsular Campaign, under Gen. Joseph E. Johnston ; and participated in the celebrated battles of Pea Ridge and Chickamauga, and in nu- merous other engagements. While on one of his raids under Gen. Morgan, he was captured at Cynthiana, Kentucky, and taken to Johnson's Island, where he re- mained a prisoner until the close of the war. After his release, at the cessation of hostilities, he returned to Tennessee, where he resumed his former occupation as a merchant, entering into a partnership with his father, in the dry-goods business, under the firm name of G. F. Adams & Son, and locating in Montgomery County. This partnership continued until the Spring of 1870; when he sold out his interest in the concern to his father, and came to Allensville, Kentucky. Here he opened a store on his own account, and, by his sterling business ability and unquestioned integrity, soon ad- vanced rapidly in prosperity; and, in a short time, was looked upon as one of the most popular and leading merchants of the Green river country. In 1875, he found his business had grown so rapidly that, in order to accommodate the increase of trade, he incorporated two large and commodious manufacturing establish- ments, devoted to the clothing and shoe business. These, in addition to his original stand, make his business fa- cilities the most extensive to be found in the town or surrounding country. He was married, in November, 1872, to Miss Mattie B. Hughes, daughter of W. B. Hughes, a worthy and respected farmer of Logan County, where he has resided for many years. They have one child, a daughter, Ethelby Adams. He has been a member of the Methodist Church since his boy- hood ; his parents were very pious people, and gave great attention to the religious training of their children. He has always given his influence and means to the promotion of the welfare of his Church and of the com- munity generally. Mr. Adams possesses fine natural ability; is a splendid business man; honest and con- · scientious in all his transactions; and, has a wide repu- tation for fair dealing; is a devout Christian, and a kind and indulgent husband and father.

ATLIFF, RODOLPHUS B., Banker, was born November 10, 1818, in Bullitt County, Ken- tucky. His father was a native of Virginia; his parents came to the West at an early date, settling in Bath County, Kentucky, and follow- ing the occupation of farmers ; he married, and removed to Bullitt County, where Rodolphus B. Ratliff was born, and spent the early part of his life on his father's farm. His education was of a plain, practical character, such as he could obtain in a country school. Becoming wearied of the monotony of a farmer's life, he

resolved, at the early age of sixteen years, to try his fortunes in the more busy pursuits of a town life. He accordingly left his home and went to Bardstown, Ken- tucky, and entered into the employ of Jacob Riser, a gunsmith of that place. He remained with him for four years; and, at the end of that time, having mastered the trade, removed to Shepherdsville, where he opened in the business on his own responsibility. He remained there until 1844, when he was called to Princeton, Ken- tucky, to look after his father's interest in a deceased brother's estate. He was detained in that place for some time, and, to support himself, resumed his occupation as a gunsmith. His business increasing rapidly, and being pleased with the town, he decided to establish himself there. He met with very fair success, and, in the course of time, accumulated sufficient to purchase a store, and embarked upon the business of a merchant, which he carried on for two years, when he returned to his for- mer home and opened in the dry-goods trade. Here he grew rapidly into favor; acquired a wide reputa- tion for integrity and fair dealing in all matters; and his business continued to prosper. He invested largely in real estate; did a great deal towards the improve- ment of his native town; and became one of its leading citizens. In 1861, he was with the Union cause, and was nominated for Congress from his dis- trict, which was very equally divided between seces- sion and loyalty; he being defeated by the small ma- jority of thirty votes. In 1862, he was honored with the office of Sheriff of Caldwell County, which he filled creditably for a period of eighteen months. He was a heavy loser by the war, his business being necessarily interrupted and diminished as a consequence of the unsettled state of society. He afterwards settled down to the life of a farmer, following that occupation, until again called to serve his fellow-citizens in a capacity for which he was eminently qualified, as County Treasurer. His county made a large subscription to the enterprise of building the Paducah Railroad, which necessitated the creation of a sinking fund; and, in the manage- ment of duties relating thereto, he opened an office, the transactions of which soon grew into the shape of a regular banking business, and is now known as the Banking-house of R. B. Ratliff. He has been intrusted with many responsible and worthy positions, and his service has always been marked by unswerving fidelity to the interests confided to his charge. He at present holds the positions of Chairman of City Trustees, Trus- tee of School District, and President of Board of Di- rectors of Princeton College. He is a Republican in his political principles, and has consented to be placed on the ticket for various offices. In 1875, he was in- duced to become a candidate for the office of State Au- ditor, making the canvass, but being defeated by D. Howard Smith, after an exciting campaign. He is a

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fair orator, his style being plain and logical, and ad- | dresses the people on all fitting occasions. He was married, in 1846, to Miss Mary J. Knight, daughter of George Knight, a worthy farmer of Bullitt County. They have six children, five sons and one daughter. He is not a regular Church member, but attends the Cumberland Presbyterian Church; and receives the grat- itude of every congregation of his native town for the interest he has taken in their welfare. Mr. Ratliff pos- sesses, in an eminent degree, all the qualities of a valu- able citizen ; he is a man of keen business foresight ; has always enjoyed excellent health; has a robust con- stitution ; and is held in high regard by his fellow-men.

ILLIKEN, HON. CHARLES WILLIAM, Law- yer, was born August 15, 1827, in Graves County, Kentucky. His parents were among the early settlers of Kentucky, coming thither from North Carolina, as early as' 1819. His mother was of Scotch descent, and his father was a native of Ireland. They were plain, upright peo- ple, and their teachings wielded a great influence over the conduct and career of their children in after life. Charles William Milliken obtained his early education under numerous disadvantages; but, being very ambi- tious, he was not disheartened by the obstacles he was compelled to encounter. Up to his eighteenth year his opportunities for gaining knowledge had been of the most scanty description. He contrived to raise means sufficient to enable him to enter Wirt College, in Sum- ner County, Tennessee, and there he sedulously devoted himself to the task of gaining a thorough education. After passing through four years of study at this institu- tiow, he received his degree in 1849; and, after gradua- tion, located at Franklin, Kentucky. Having a predi- lection for the law, he at once commenced its study, in the office of Hon. B. L. Clark, one of the most distin- guished members of the bar of his district. In 1850, having reached the requisite standard of proficiency, he was duly licensed, and entered on the practice of his profession, but did not devote himself exclusively to the practice of the law until 1859. In 1857, he was chosen county attorney, and held the position until 1863, when he resigned, to devote himself entirely to his private practice, which had now become very extensive. He continued actively engaged in the pursuit of his pro- fession until January, 1867, when, a vacancy occur- ring in the office of Commonwealth's Attorney, he was appointed, by Judge George C. Rogers, to fill the position. At the expiration of the term, in 1872, he became a candidate for the office, and was elected, by a handsome majority, over his competitor. He remained in this position until the January following

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The Biographical encyclopaedia of Kentucky of the dead and living men of the nineteenth century, Part 105

Author: Armstrong, J. M., & company, pub Publication date: 1878 Publisher: Cincinnati, J. M. Armstrong Number of Pages: 946

Author: Armstrong, J. M., & company, pub
Publication date: 1878
Publisher: Cincinnati, J. M. Armstrong
Number of Pages: 946