USA > Maryland > Cecil County > Portrait and biographical record of Harford and Cecil counties, Maryland. Containing portraits and biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens of the counties. Together with biographies and portraits of all the presidents of the United States > Part 62
USA > Maryland > Harford County > Portrait and biographical record of Harford and Cecil counties, Maryland. Containing portraits and biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens of the counties. Together with biographies and portraits of all the presidents of the United States > Part 62
Note: The text from this book was generated using artificial intelligence so there may be some errors. The full pages can be found on Archive.org (link on the Part 1 page).
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 | Part 11 | Part 12 | Part 13 | Part 14 | Part 15 | Part 16 | Part 17 | Part 18 | Part 19 | Part 20 | Part 21 | Part 22 | Part 23 | Part 24 | Part 25 | Part 26 | Part 27 | Part 28 | Part 29 | Part 30 | Part 31 | Part 32 | Part 33 | Part 34 | Part 35 | Part 36 | Part 37 | Part 38 | Part 39 | Part 40 | Part 41 | Part 42 | Part 43 | Part 44 | Part 45 | Part 46 | Part 47 | Part 48 | Part 49 | Part 50 | Part 51 | Part 52 | Part 53 | Part 54 | Part 55 | Part 56 | Part 57 | Part 58 | Part 59 | Part 60 | Part 61 | Part 62 | Part 63 | Part 64 | Part 65 | Part 66 | Part 67 | Part 68 | Part 69 | Part 70 | Part 71 | Part 72 | Part 73 | Part 74
June 19, 1895, Mr. Hawkins married Miss Lillian E. Evans, of Covington, La., daughter of the late Edgar D. and Mamie A. (Kennedy) Evans, the former a prominent cotton broker of New Orleans.
Mr. Hawkins has always been an ardent Demo- crat and is identified with his party in all the leading movements of the day. With his wife, he resides in a pleasant home on Broadway, Bel Air.
ENRY HARLAN. Prominent among the agriculturists of Harford County is Mr. Harlan, who, throughout his entire life, has been closely identified with the history of this lo- cality, while his name is inseparably connected with its business records. He is a man of keen discrimination and sound judgment, and his cxec- utive ability and excellent management have brought him a fair degree of success.
Mr. Harlan was born at Hopewell, Harford County, in 1848, a son of Dr. Reuben S. Harlan, and grandson of Jeremiah Harlan. His child- hood was passed at Hopewell, on the farm where Mr. Naffler now resides, and he early became fa- miliar with the duties that fall to the lot of the agriculturist. He was provided with excellent educational privileges, having attended a private school in Baltimore, and an Episcopal academy in Philadelphia, where he completed the prescribed course of study at the age of sixteen Soon after his return home he took charge of the farm,
510
PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD.
which he continued to operate until 1879, and then removed to the old Henry Harlan place, near Stafford, which he is still successfuly cultivating. It is a valuable tract of one hundred and eighty. Caroline County, Md., but when a few months acres of rich and arable land, and the well-tilled
old was taken to Talbot County, Md. He traced fields and neat appearance of the place indicate . his lineage to Scotch-Irish ancestors, being a son the progressive spirit of the owner. His sound judgment and well-known integrity have been the means of having him appointed administrator of inany estates, including that of Henry S. Har- lan, and it is superfluous to state that his duties have always been satisfactorily and conscientious- ly discharged. His political support is always given to the men and measures of the Democratic party, and in religious belief he and his family are Episcopalians. of Robert, who came from the north of Ireland, and whose father, William Moore, a native of Scotland, fought in the famous battle of London- derry. On coming to America, Robert Moore settled in Talbot County, where for many years he was a practicing physician, but his death occurred in Philadelphia. Benjamin P. Moore was born in 1791, and grew to manhood in Tal- bot County, whence he removed to Baltimore, and embarked in the grocery business in partner- ship with Johns Hopkins, whose name is known throughout the entire country on account of his munificence in educational gifts. In 1842 Mr. Moore came to Harford County, having in 1841 bought the farm now owned by our subject, and originally known as Bond's Forest. Here his remaining years were spent, his death occurring in 1875, when he was eighty-four years of age, and both of his wives and family were members of the old Friends' Churchi.
In 1878 Mr. Harlan was united in marriage with Miss Hettie F. Turner, of Newport, R. I., who belongs to one of the most distinguished and honored families of this country. Her father was Commodore Turner, of Philadelphia, and she is a sister of Capt. William J. Turner, of the Second Regiment of United States Infantry. Another brother, Daniel Turner, was for many years con- sul to Japan. Mr. and Mrs. Harlan have two children, Hettie F. and James T., twins, born in 1881.
WILSON MOORE. It is difficult in a few words to accurately describe a character. Only the most salient features can be fitly expressed -- the lights and shades can be under- stood only by those who come in contact with the man under various circumstances. It is difficult, also, to point out the exact traits to which a 111a11 owes his success. Suffice it to say that energy and tenacity of purpose have been Mr. Moore's principal traits, and have in a large measure con- tributed to his present prosperity. He is a well- known farmer of District No. 3, Harford County, and has been as successful in agricultural pur- suits as he was previously in his mercantile enterprises.
In the house where he still lives Mr. Moore was born in IS44, the son of Benjamin P. and Mary G. (Jones) Moore. His father was born in
Twice married, the first wife of Benjamin P. Moore was Mary Hopkins, and their union was solenmized May 21, 1817. Nine children were born to them, three of whom survive, viz .: Mrs. Elizabeth H. Walton; Deborah H., at the old homestead; and Benjamin P., an attorney ct Baltimore. The first wife died July 29, 1834, and on the 24th of June, 1840, Mr. Moore was again married, choosing as his wife Miss Mary G. Jones, who bore him five children. She died August 13, 1896, at the age of ninety years. Three of their children survive, Caleb J., John Wilson and Theodore R.
In youth our subject was given good advant- ages, being a pupil in the common schools, later a student in a private school in cliarge of the Friends and afterward attending a boarding school in Virginia. In 1863 he went to Baltimore, where for four years he was an employe of the firm of Reese Bros., but in 1867 he went west to Milwaukee, Wis., thinking, perhaps, prospects
-
51I
PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD.
were more flattering in that city. Four years were spent in the grain business there and a short time in Kansas City, after which he took a posi- tion on the road as salesman for a wholesale agri- cultural implement house. Resigning his position in the fall of 1878, he returned to the old home county, and at Fallston opened a store and ware- house, continuing the same until I888, when he sold out. Since then he has given his attention to the cultivation of his farm of one hundred and fifty-three acres. Politically he favors Republi- can principles. In 1876 he married Estelle Nel- son, of Pennsylvania, and they had one child, Mary, who died in infancy.
HOMAS J. AYRES, Jr., belongs to one of the prominent old families of Harford County, and makes his home on a farm in District No. 4. The name of Ayres is insepar- ably connected with the development and im- provement of this county, and the gentleman whose name lieads this sketeli, like others of the family, is always ready and willing to support any cause which will enhance the welfare of the community. On the farm which is now his home, he opened his eyes to the light of day, May 28, 1859. His parents were John and Elizabethi (Perdue) Ayres, the former a native of District No. 4, Harford County, the latter of Baltimore County, Md. They had a family of eight chil- dren, namely: Mary C., William, Amanda, James B., Thomas J., John, Hannah and Elizabeth.
Thomas J. Ayres was reared under the parental roof and obtained a common-school education. He assisted in the labors of the home farm and early manifested the business ability and energy that have characterized his entire career and have been important factors in his business. His in- terests are well managed and he is progressive, following the most approved methods of farming. He now owns a valuable tract of land of two hundred and twenty-seven aeres near Shawsville, and the neat and thrifty appearance of the place
indicates his careful supervision. A good resi- dence, barns and outbuildings stand in the midst of well-tilled fields, and his energy and labor have brought to hiim a well-merited success. The spirit of self-help is the source of all genuine. worth in the individual and this same spirit has been the guiding power of his life.
When thirty-two years of age Mr. Ayres mar- ried Miss Sallie M. Carlin, a native of Baltimore County, and they have two children: Charles C. and Clara M., aged five and three years respect- ively. Mrs. Ayres is a representative of an old family of Maryland. The Carlins are of Irish lineage, and at an early day established .a home in Baltimore County, where they became well-to- do farming people. Her grandfather, William Carlin, was born in Maryland, and his father was a native of New Jersey. Josiah Carlin, the father of Mrs. Ayres, was a native of Baltimore County, as was his wife, who bore the maiden name of Asenath Lytle. They have three chil- dren: Laura, Sallie MI. and Elizabeth E.
Mr. and Mrs. Ayres are active members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, constant to its teachi- ings and faithful in its work. He is now serving as trustee of the church. He exercises his right of franchise in support of the Democracy and his study of political issues has enabled him to give clear and decided reasons for his faith in the tenets that are promulgated by his party.
-.
d JOHN C. ROBINSON. £ In the following sketch is strikingly illustrated the force of well-directed energy, steadfast purpose and never-ceasing effort to the accomplishment of worthy ends, and the successful overthrow of those obstacles which beset the progress of every young man who sets out to combat life's stern realities and hew his own way to success. The career of such a man presents an example . wor- thy of consideration and earnest eniulation, and without doubt does much to promote industry, in- tegrity and consistent manhood.
512
PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL, RECORD.
Mr. Robinson is of Scotch lincage, although himself a native of District No. 4. Harford Coun- ty, Md., born March 28, 1841. His paternal great-grandfather, John Robinson, was born in Scotland, but in early manhood came to America. His son, Joseph Robinson, was born in the state of Delaware, but came to Harford County, Md., about .iSos, and throughout life was engaged in milling and farming. His son, William Robin- son, married Miss Mary Kirkwood, both natives of Harford County, Md., and their union resulted in the birth of seven children: Robert K .; Joseph; Rebecca J .; William T .; John C., the subject of this sketch; Mary E. and Rachel B. Rebecca J. and her husband are deceased, leaving a family of six children: Mary E., deceased; Agnes Belle; Annie Blanche, Levisa Rebecca, Ida Nelson and Janie Robinson Wiley. The last-named is the adopted daughter of our subject, in whose family she has been since she was five weeks old.
John C Robinson was born and reared on a farm and in the public schools near by he re- ceived his rudimentary education, which was later completed in Stewardstown Academy, where he pursued his studies for two terms. Realizing that his country needed the services of all her able-bodied citizens he, at the age of twenty-one years, enlisted in Company H, Seventh Regiment of Maryland Volunteers, for three years or during the war, and served until the close of hostilities. On September 1, 1864, he was promoted to the position of hospital steward, and while in the serv- ice participated in the battles of the Wilderness and Spottsylvania. After the last-mentioned en- gagement he was detailed to carry the United States mail, and did so until his promotion to steward. He received his discharge May 31, 1865, at Arlington Heights, and returned home to once more take up the peaceful pursuits of agriculture and carpentering. The former occu- pation has received his attention ever since, and he owns a fine farm of one hundred and five acres. This land is well improved and under his able management brings him in a goodly income. His attention has been given to the general mercan- tile business also, which likewise has proved suc- cessful. In the management of his affairs he has
shown much discernment and good judgment, and his methods for the advancement and improve- ment of his interests are most practical.
When about thirty years of age Mr. Robinson married Miss S. Emma Robinson, a native of the county, and daughter of Joseph and Eliza (How- lett) Robinson. They had seven children: M. Florence, L. Bertha, R. Belle, E. Maude, and J. T. Calvin, living; and two children who died while babes. Mr. and Mrs. Robinson have long been connected with the Bethel Presbyterian Church. As regards his political views Mr. Robinson has always supported the principles of the Republicau party. He has never been a political aspirant, but at the present time holds the office of magis- trate. His life and its success afford evidence that industry, economy and integrity constitute the key-note to honorable competency, and it is truthfully said of him that no citizen more use- ful makes his home in the county.
OBERT F. HANNA. One of the success- ful and thrifty farmers of Harford County is
2 the gentleman whose name stands at the head of this sketch. He is a descendant of one of those families that have come from another land and found in this country a prosperity impossible elsewhere on account of the overcrowded condi- tion of the population. His property, situated in District No. 3, comprises one hundred and thir- ty-five acres of land and is devoted to general farming.
The great-grandfather of our subject was John Hanna, a native of Ireland, and an early settler of Maryland. Alexander, son of John, .was a farmer in district No. 3, and his property in turn descended to his son Willian, father of our sub- ject. By the marriage of William Hanna and Jane McGaw, nine children were born, but only three are now living namely: Hannah E., wife of M. Patterson; Susan R., widow of James For- ward; and Robert F., the youngest of the family. The father died on the old homestead at the age of
513-514
-
1
S. D. MCCULLOUGH.
515
PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD.
ninety, and the mother in 1877, aged seventy-six. Their bodies are interred in the family cemetery at Churchville.
, On the place where he now lives, Robert F. Hanna was born in 1840. Through the medium of the public and private schools, and by thoughtful reading of books and newspapers, he was enabled to acquire a fair education. Of this education and the knowledge he gained of men and business, he made use, endeavoring to work to the best ad- vantage. While much of his property has come to him by inheritance, yet he deserves credit for his energy, frugality and good management that have enabled him to conserve his own financial interests. Everything about his place indicates the thrift of the owner and shows that his reputa- tion as a practical farmer is not undeserved. Po- litically he is independent, voting at elections for the man lie deems best qualified to represent the people. He and his wife have three children, William S., Zenolia and Lizzie S. With his fam- ily he attends the Presbyterian Church, which is near their home and is one of the oldest in the state. He is an encourager and promoter of every scheme that will enhance the material progress of the county or district where he resides, or that will serve to elevate their moral and social status.
AMUEL D. MCCULLOUGH. A resident of North East throughout the principal part of his life, Mr. Mccullough is one of the most influential business men of the place. He is known as a public-spirited citizen who has been identified with its iron interests for many years. By his energetic and resolute force of character and steady industry, he has given an impetus to the business established by his father and has been actively identified with forwarding the ad- vancement of this locality.
The Mccullough family is of the Scotch-Irish origin, notable for steadfast integrity and honor-
able character. Several succeeding generations were identified with the history of Delaware. The grandfather of our subject, Enoch, was a carpet maker and weaver, and the carpets that he made were noted throughout all that locality for their . durability. For many years engaged in the business in Newark, Del., he died there March 2, IS27. His son, our subject's father, Jethro Johnson Mccullough, was born at White Clay Creek, Newcastle County, Del., March S, ISIo, and when only six years of age was put to work in the Rosedale cotton factory, where he remained for two ycars, afterward beginning to work for his father. As may be supposed, he had limited advantages; in fact the education that he obtained was secured by self-culture and in the face of many disadvantages that would have discouraged a man less resolute. Working for his father un- til lie was seventeen, he then turned his attention to the millwright's trade, which he followed for three years in the employ of others and afterward on his own account. For nine years he traveled through Cecil County, Mid., Chester County, Pa., and Newcastle County, Del., building up a very large trade and giving employment to many men.
In 1842 Mr. Mccullough purchased an interest in the Red City rolling mill in Newcastle Coun- ty, and this he carried on, in partnership with C. J. and J. Marshall, for five years. February 2, 1847, he purchased the North East forge and on the 16th of March began to operate the plant. In 1861 the concern was incorporated and then re- incorporated in 1865 under the name of the Mccullough Iron Company. In IS53 he pur- chased the West Amwell works near Elkton, and three weeks later bought the Stony Chase prop- erty in North East, the same year building the Shannon mill on the property. This increased the capacity to eight hundred and eight tons per annun. In 1857 the Rowlandsville mill was purchased, and in 1863 a steam mill at North East was established for the manufacture of bar iron. In 1853 he introduced the manufacture of galvanized iron into the United States, sending to Europe for a man familiar with the work. The total capacity of the mill was four thousand tons
22
.
516
PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD.
of iron per annum, the forges having a capacity of five thousand tons. In the possession of the company there were books to show that George Washington's father and brother and Sir Henry Crewe owned the mill at North East prior to Revolutionary days.
Upon the organization of the Republican party Mr. Mccullough joined its ranks and ever after- ward supported its principles. In 1855 and 1859 he held the office of county commissioner, and about the close of the war, 1865-66, lie represented his district in the state legislature. About tlie same time he established his home in Wihning- ton, Del., moving there from North East, where he had resided since 1847. An active supporter of the temperance cause, he gave time and money for its advancement. His death occurred May 25, 1878. His life was one of sobriety and integ- rity, and he was a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. January 2, 1834, he married Elizabeth, daughter of John Tull, of Cecil County. Ten children were born of their union, four of whom are living: Enoch, a fariner living one-half mile from Liberty Grove, Md .; George, who is engaged in the iron business in Wilmington, Del .; John and Samuel D., residents of North East. George, Jethro and John were soldiers in the war. The mother passed away in January, ISS5, having survived her husband seven years.
August 29, 1855, the subject of this article was born in a house that stood on the opposite side of the street from where he now resides. He attend- ed the schools of North East and Wilmington, and at the age of sixteen began to learn the trade of a machinist, at which he was employed in Wilmington for seven years. Thence he went west to Wyoming and tried the life of a ranchman for two years, having a place stocked with sheep and cattle. The adventurous life of hardships was, however, not entirely congenial to his tastes, and in 1882 he returned to the east, settling in North East, where he has since been assistant manager of the iron business. An active Republican, he was elected to the office of town commissioner, serving four terms, and has been town treasurer for three years. Fraternally lie has been a miem-
ber of Union Lodge No. 48, F. & A. M., at Elk- ton, since 1883, and belongs to St. John's Chapter No. I, K. T., at Wilmington; Fellowship Lodge No. 42, K. of P., and is retired captain of Fellow- slip Division No. 11, Uniformed Rank. Person- ally he is a man of genial manner, accommodating and generous, willing to help those in need, and desirous of advancing the best interests of tlie community. His marriage, which took place February 20, 1884, united him with Miss Sarah Martindell, of Cecil County, daughter of Lewis Martindell, who came to Maryland from Bucks County, Pa. They are the parents of five chil- dren: Ethel E., Carrie E., Margaret, George W. and Nettie Ray.
APT. THOMAS BUTLER was a resident of Harford County almost his entire life and was particularly well known in District No. 4. where he owned and occupied a valuable farm. Agriculture was his occupation, though in youthi it was his ambition to become a physician, and with that profession in view he studied medicine in Pennsylvania for two years. However, be- fore his graduation his health failed and he was obliged to give up all hopes of engaging in prac- tice. Knowing that an occupation that would give him more exercise and outdoor employment was better fitted for his physical constitution, he adopted farming as his vocation, and at the time of his death he had the old homestead of one hun- dred and thirty acres under excellent cultivation. In his community he was a man of prominence, and frequently he was called to fill offices of trust and honor. For six years he was commissioner of Harford County, for some time held the posi- tion of justice of the peace, also acted as register and census enumerator. His title was gained through services as captain of a militia in Har- ford, his native county. In politics he always stanchly upheld Democratic principles, and in re- ligious belief he was a Catholic. His death oc- curred in May, 1893, when he was seventy-one
517
PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD.
years of age. It is a noteworthy fact that his father, Col. Clement Butler, and grandfather, Thomas Butler, both of whom were farmers. served in the Revolutionary War, the former be- ing an officer in the army.
The lady who was Captain Butler's cherished companion and helpmate through all the years of their married life bore the maiden name of Cor- delia Streett, and was born in Harford County, being a daughter of James and Margaret (Miles) Streett. She was the youngest of four children, the others being Rebecca, Martha J. (deceased) and Jolin J. Reference to the history of the fan- ily is made in the sketch of J. M. Streett, of Bel Air, a cousin of Mrs. Butler. She was reared on the home farm and at the age of nineteen became the wife of Thomas Butler, whose subsequent success was due to her energy no less than his own ability. They became the parents of six children, named as follows: Clement G., James S., John T., Harry W., Margaret and May M. The oldest son, who is a miller by occupation, owns and runs a mill at Waterville. The second son is engaged in the mercantile business in Delta, Pa. John, who remains with his mother, manages the home farm. Harry is employed as traveling salesman for Fink Bros., a wholesale tobacco firm of Baltimore. The sons and daugh- ters were reared in the faith of the Catholic Church, to which their mother belongs.
H
G FORGE W. NORRIS. The gentleman whose namne heads this sketch is a public-spirited citizen, in harmony with advanced ideas, intelligent progress and the best methods of bene- fiting agricultural pursuits, and promoting the good of his country generally. There are few who show as much fitness for their avocation as does he, or are more wide-awake, experienced, reliable and energetic. Born in Baltimore County, Md., September 4, 1835, he is a son of Edward and Elizabeth (Seitz) Norris, the former a
native of Harford County, and the latter of Balti- more County. Their marriage resulted in the birth of eleven children, whom they named as follows: James W., Mary A., Edward, Daniel, Andy, George W., Elizabeth, William, Jonathan, Eliza J., and Benjamin.
The paternal grandfather, George Norris, was born in this county also, and here devoted his life to the occupation of farming. His patriotic spirit led him to enlist in the War of 1812, and he was always a very patriotic, enterprising and public- spirited citizen. His father was the founder of the town of Norrisville, was very successful in the accumulation of worldly goods and was at one time the owner of three thousand acres of land in and around the town. His energetic spirit and the excellent example he set did much to build up Harford County, and in the various affairs of the section he took a leading part, his support at all times being given to those enterprises which had for their object the upbuilding of the county.
On a farm in Harford County the subject of this sketch was reared and obtained a thoroughly practical knowledge of agricultural pursuits. At the same time his studies were pursued in the district schools and a practical education acquired. At the age of twenty-three years he married Miss Mary E. Wiley, whose birth occurred in this county, and the young couple at once settled on a farm and began tilling the soil on their own account. Mr. Norris' efforts have met with a reasonable degree of success and he is now the owner of about one hundred and ten acres of fine farming land. The place is well improved with good buildings, and the neatness and order which prevail indicate the thrift and energy of the owner. Politically he has always been an ardent Democrat. He and his wife are earnest members of and workers in the Methodist Protestant Church. He has held the position of class leader for twenty-one years and has aided the church with both influence and means ever since his con- nection with it.
Need help finding more records? Try our genealogical records directory which has more than 1 million sources to help you more easily locate the available records.