Centennial History of the City of Newark and Licking County Ohio, Part 56

Author: E. M. P. Brister
Publication date: 1909
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Number of Pages: 913

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On the 26th of October, 1853, Mr. Koontz was joined in wedlock to Miss Mary S. Coad, whose birth occurred in Licking county, April 14, 1829, her parents being William and Barbara (Topperman) Coad, natives of Loudoun county, Vir- ginia. Mrs. Koontz was one of a family of seven children and by her marriage she became the mother of nine, as follows: Peter F., of St. Louisville; George M., a resident of Licking county; Flora, the wife of Dr. McKelvy, of Chatham ; Sarah A., who makes her home with her father; Ida, deceased; Henry W., living in Newton township; Ann, the wife of Albert Riley, of Licking county; Clara J., the wife of William Riley, of this county; and John A., who is likewise a resident of this county. In 1906 Mr. Koontz was called upon to mourn the loss of his wife, who passed away on the 26th of August of that year, her demise being deeply regretted by many friends as well as her immediate family.

In his political views Mr. Koontz is a republican, while fraternally he is con- nected with a Masonic body, and is a member of the Blue Lodge. His religious faith is indicated by his membership in the Lutheran church at St. Louisville, with which his wife was also identified. For seventy-five years he has now been a resi- dent of this county and is therefore largely familiar with its annals from a pioneer period down to the present time, his mind forming a connecting link between the primitive past, with all its attendant hardships and privations, and the progressive present. He has traveled far on life's journey and well merits the veneration and respect which are uniformly accorded him.

DANIEL LARIMORE.

Daniel Larimore, who for many years was a substantial farmer and highly respected citizen of Harrison township, this county, was born March 16, 1826, at Baltimore, Maryland, and departed this life on April 7, 1903, leaving behind him a reputation which will always justify his memory in being cherished as one of the most enterprising and straightforward citizens of the county. His parents were James and Eliza (De Wald) Larimore, and for many years he followed agriculture in Union township, later removing to a farm here, thence to Gran- ville, subsequently returning to the old home farm until he retired in 1898 and spent the remainder of his days in Outville. In politics he was loyal to the democratic party and having been a man who always regarded his religious obliga- tions as superior to all other affairs of life, he was an active church worker and affiliated with that denomination of Christians known as the Disciples of Christ.

Daniel Larimore was brought to this country with his parents when a lad and here he acquired his education in the district schools, remaining with his par- ents, assisting in the duties of the farm and learning the art of husbandry. All his

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life he applied himself industriously to general agriculture, paying some attention to stock raising. On December 31, 1849, he wedded Samantha Essex, daughter of Isaac and Anna (Smock) Essex, he having been a native of the Keystone state while his mother was an Old Virginian. Her grandmother, Eliza Alden, was a native of Vermont and her grandfather, Isaac Essex, was a native of England and for many years was a minister of the Methodist Episcopal church, stationed at Columbus, Ohio. To Mr. and Mrs. Larimore have been born: William, who lives in Kirkersville; Frank, residing in Chicago, Illinois; Belle, who resides with her mother; Lewis S., a practicing physician, who departed this life March 14, 1899, leaving three children, namely: Lewis, William and Frank; and Etta, residing in Outville.

Mr. Larimore was well known throughout the several communities in which he had lived as an exemplary character and his long years of activity contributed much toward the development of the natural resources of this county, in which he will long be remembered for his uprightness and the part he took in adding to its moral and spiritual betterment.

NELSON RICHARD BUCKLAND.

Nelson Richard Buckland, now deceased, who for many years was well known throughout Union township as a general agriculturist and a breeder of Delaine sheep, was born here June 11, 1837, and descends from a family the mem- bers of which settled in this part of the county in the early days. His grand- parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Buckland, the latter a native of England, came to this county at an early date and secured a tract of land then covered with forest, upon which Mr. Buckland erected a log cabin and subsequently cleared off the land and put it under cultivation. Among his children was Nelson Buckland, who was twelve years of age when his father came here. For a number of years he engaged in the sawmill business, subsequently devoting his attention to farm- ing, and was one of the few in this part of the country who owned and operated a carding machine. His first wife was Honor Wells, a native of Licking county, by whom he had three children: Miche, deceased, who was the wife of William Banatta; Byron S .; and William Richard. Their mother having departed this life, in 1839, Nelson Buckland wedded Miss Eliza Winters, who passed away in 1900. They had five children, namely: Sarah, who became the wife of William Palmer, and resides near Wagram, Ohio; Clara, the wife of Richard Van Dorn, of Newark; John, who wedded Anna McMillan and resides in Granville; San- ford, who lives with his wife, formerly May Henderson, on the home farm; and Laura, who resides with her husband, Charles Burner, in Baltimore, Maryland. The father died in the year 1888.

Nelson Richard Buckland was reared on his father's farm and during the short winter terms acquired his education in the neighboring school, after which he remained in Union township, where he engaged in general farming in con- nection with stock-raising, handling stock of all kinds and making a specialty of breeding Delaine sheep, until he departed this life. He owned two hundred and

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forty acres of land which he kept under a high state of cultivation, and in addition to this he also tilled eighty-two acres, the possession of his wife, on which she now resides, both farms being well improved and equipped with substantial build- ings. Mr. Buekland was a man whose enterprise and industry made him solicitous as to the appearance of his premises, and during his life he kept all his buildings and fences in excellent repair, and in every particular his farm bore the impress of the thrift of its owner. His long and useful career was terminated July 23, 1905, and many mourned his death.

In 1869 Mr. Buckland was united in marriage to Sarah Stone, a native of Union township, born August 28, 1849, and a daughter of Thomas and Julia (Hite) Stone. Iler father was born in 1806, on the farm he cultivated and which contained five hundred acres of land, and his death occurred in the year 1882. Ile was well known throughout the county as a sheep-raiser and wool- grower, and kept on his place only high bred and registered stock. Mrs. Stone was a native of Maryland, born in 1816, and came to Ohio with her parents, Val- entine and Mary Magdalene Ilite. Mrs. Stone reared a family of six children, namely: Matilda, who became the wife of Isaac Slocum, both of whom are deceased : Wilson S .. a resident of Union township: Sylvester, deceased; Sarah ; Mary, who lives with her husband, William Hand, in Columbus, Ohio; and Min- nie, wife of James Harrer, residents of Kirkersville, this county.

The children of Mr. and Mrs. Buckland are: Gettie, who is at home: Minnie, wife of Clarence Lawyer, of Union township; Della, who resides with her hus- band, James Clunes, in Hebron ; Richard F., who was born July 14, 1884, and wedded Helen Embrey, by whom he has one daughter, Mary; and Honor, who became the wife of Dr. R. B. Embrey, of Pleasantville. Richard F. Buckland resides on the home farm and manages the place for his mother. Mr. Buckland throughout his life gave his support to the republican party. He belonged to Hebron Lodge, No. 116, A. F. & A. M., and also to the chapter at Newark, having been a very active man in Masonic circles. He was a member of the Licking Baptist church in which he held membership the greater part of his life, and hav- ing been a man who so lived as to command the respect and confidence of all who knew him. he was always accounted one of the township's most worthy citizens.

NATHAN QUINN FLEMING.

Nathan Quinn Fleming enjoys a national reputation as a breeder of standard thoroughbred houses and polled Durham cattle. His business in this section of the state exceeds in volume and importance that of any other breeder and not only has he won merited success but has also proven a benefactor to the race in improving the grade of stock raised, thereby materially advancing prices. His opinions always carry weight in stock-raising circles, for his long experience and the fact that he has been the owner of some of the finest stock produced in this country enable him to speak authoritatively upon the subject. Moreover, he is an alert, energetic busi- ness man, who notes and utilizes opportunities that others pass by heedlessly, and in all business transactions displays keen discernment and undaunted enterprise.

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Mr. Fleming was born in Perry township, Licking county, Ohio, December 7, 1831, and is a son of Thomas D. and Rebecca (Hall) Fleming, of whose family of four children two are yet living, Nathan Q. being the eldest. His sister, Matilda J., who was the wife of M. L. Montgomery, of Perry township, this county, died in March, 1909, while Hugh A. Fleming is living in Newark, Ohio. The father was born in Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania, in 1807, and was the son of John and Mary (Caldwell) Fleming, who came to Licking county, Ohio, when Thomas D. Fleming was a child. They settled in Madison township, where the death of John Fleming soon afterward occurred, leaving a family of five children to the care of his widow.

On attaining his majority Thomas D. Fleming settled on a farm in Perry town- ship, where he spent his entire life and became recognized as one of the most prominent and influential agriculturists of the community. As the years passed he prospered in his undertakings and, making judicious investments in property, became the owner of three hundred and fifty acres of some of the best land in Perry township. He died in August, 1880, in his seventy-fourth year, and thus closed a life of activity and usefulness. He was a consistent Christian man, holding mem- bership in the Methodist Episcopal church. His political views accorded with the principles of the republican party and for twelve years he served as justice of the peace, his decisions being strictly fair and impartial. For several years he was also one of the township trustees and ever discharged his official duties with promptness and fidelity so that his course won for him the unqualified confidence of his fellow- men. His wife, who was born in Perry township, Licking county, in 1814, was a daughter of Allen and Nancy (Thrap) Hall, who were among the pioneer settlers of Perry township, coming here from Pennsylvania. Mrs. Fleming died in her eightieth year.

Nathan Quinn Fleming was born in a typical log cabin of the pioneer times and was educated in one of the little log schoolhouses common at that day, with its large fireplace, rude benches and primitive methods of instruction. Later he attended a select school taught by J. C. Miller. He was twenty-four years of age when he sought a companion and helpmate for the journey of life, being married in 1856 to Miss Sophia A. Wickham, a daughter of Gideon Wickham, who came to Licking county from Muskingum county.

The same year of his marriage Mr. Fleming purchased a portion of the old home farm and later acquired the entire tract which he still owns. In 1879 he removed to his present place of residence-a farm in Hanover township, which he had purchased some years before. He has been very successful throughout his entire business career, following a course where mature judgment and keen dis- crimination have led the way. He is seldom if ever at error in determining the value of a business situation and his keen sagacity and unfaltering industry have brought him gratifying success. As his financial resources increased he added to his property from time to time until he became the owner of nine hundred and seventy-five acres of valuable land, but has recently divided much of this among his children, retaining three hundred and eighty acres for himself. He has been an extensive cattle, sheep and horse raiser and this branch of his business has proved a most profitable source of income. He has always taken great pride in the standard of horses that he has raised and has furnished the community with some of the

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best stock to be found in the state of Ohio. He has also engaged extensively in the breeding and raising of polled Durham cattle and has indirectly contributed to the general prosperity of the community by raising the standard of stock, whereby better prices are secured.

Unto Mr. and Mrs. Fleming were born four children, of whom three survive: Thomas G., a resident farmer of Ilanover township; Carrie J., the wife of Orris C. McClelland, of Madison township, and Charles P., a farmer of Hanover town- ship. Mrs. Fleming died May 13, 1888, a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, to which denomination Mr. Fleming also belongs, contributing generously to its support and taking an active part in its work. Later he married Mary E. Marple. Mr. Fleming is a republican in politics, voting for the party where national issues are involved, but frequently casting an independent local ballot. He stands today as one of the men of sterling worth in the county whose business reputation is unassailable. He is honored and respected by all, not alone because of the success he has achieved but by reason of the straightforward business principles he has ever followed. His life may well serve as a source of inspiration and encouragement to others, showing what may be attained by determined, per- sistent effort and business probity. Moreover, he is one of the oldest native citizens of the county, having for more than seventy-seven years witnessed its growth and development, during which time he has seen it emerge from pioneer conditions and take rank with the leading counties of the commonwealth, its log cabins being replaced by substantial and commodious farm residences, while its villages have developed into cities and the work of improvement has been carried forward along many substantial lines.

MILES M. SHIPLEY. :

Miles MI. Shipley, one of the successful and enterprising agriculturists of Washington township, was born in Licking county, Ohio, May 13, 1867, his par- ents being Henry and Sarah (Parson) Shipley, the former a native of Holmes county, Ohio, and the latter of Licking county. The father followed the trade of carpentering in carly manhood but subsequently turned his attention to general agricultural pursuits, with which he was connected until his retirement from active business life. A democrat in his political views, he has served for six years as commissioner and is widely recognized as a substantial and public-spirited citizen of his community. Their family numbered eight children, as follows: Willis M .. a resident of Benton township; Josiah C. and Elmer E., both residing in this county ; Hiram, deceased ; Miles M., of this review : Martha E., the wife of James Ship, of Licking county; Zoa Z., the wife of Ora C. Bowman, of Knox county. Ohio; and Charles H., who has also passed away.

Miles M. Shipley obtained his education in the common schools and remained under the parental roof until he had attained his majority. Subsequently he was engaged in the operation of a rented farm and when his unremitting industry and careful expenditure had brought him sufficient capital, he purchased property and is now well known as a prosperous and progressive farmer.

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In 1890 Mr. Shipley was united in marriage to Miss Aldie Virginia Day, whose birth occurred in Lieking county in 1865, her parents being John and Elizabeth (Edwards) Day. The father, a native of West Virginia, is a veteran of the Civil war and makes his home in this county. The mother, a native of Licking county, also yet survives. Unto our subject and his wife was born one child, who died in infancy.

In his political views Mr. Shipley is a stalwart democrat and is now serving as township trustee, which office he has held seven years. Fraternally he is con- nected with the Knights of Pythias, No. 551, at Homer, and both he and his wife are devoted and faithful members of the Methodist Episcopal church at Utica. They are widely and favorably known throughout the county in which they have- spent their entire lives, having ever displayed those sterling traits of character which, in every land and clime, awaken admiration and regard.

BENJAMIN E. JONES.

Benjamin E. Jones, who for many years carried on farming and stock-raising in Harrison township, and who was among its most prosperous agriculturists and highly respected citizens, was a native of Clay township, Knox county, Ohio, where his birth occurred November 19, 1839. He passed away July 28, 1904. His parents, Rev. Isaiah and Bolinda (Bell) Jones, were natives of Ohio. The father was born June 15. 1816, in the city of Worcester, and his death occurred in his eighty-fifth year. He was one of a family of four children, namely: Harri- son, of Alliance, Ohio, who departed this life May 23, 1901, and who was chaplain in General Garfield's regiment and officiated at his funeral ; Anne, who was united in marriage with Mr. Butler, now of Nebraska; Thomas; and Isaiah. Rev. Jones was a man naturally endowed with extraordinary intellectual capacities. Early developing the desire to become a minister of the gospel and not being able to avail himself of the learning of the schools to accomplish that purpose, he became a deep student of the Bible. Even when a lad he made himself familiar with the scriptures and at the age of seventeen years began preaching. Later, however, about the year 1875, he took a brief course of study to better equip him for his work and thereafter followed the ministry, in connection with farming, until the time of his death. He was well known throughout the country as a man of noble Christian character and was instrumental in doing much good in heighten- ing the moral and spiritual conditions of the communities which he visited. In the Rev. Mr. Jones' family were five children, namely: Benjamin; Thomas M .. who resides in Newark: Barcklay I., of Granville; Lilly Belle, deceased, who was the wife of Dr. Kyle, of Granville; and Laneth Elizabeth, who departed this life in infancy.

Benjamin E. Jones spent his early days on his father's farm, where he learned the art of husbandry, and in the meantime attended the district schools, where he acquired his education. In 1856, when a young man, he removed with his parents to Newark township, where they settled upon a farm and subsequently, when they sold off the home place in city lots, removed to Holmes county, where he devoted

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his energies to tilling the soil, later leaving that place and locating on a farm on the outskirts of Kirkersville, where he spent the remainder of his days in the pur- suit of agriculture. He owned two hundred acres of land, all of which is thor- oughly drained and under a high state of cultivation. IIe also built a comfortable frame dwelling, together with a substantial barn and outbuildings. His farm, being provided with every convenience, is one of the most desirable in the county and the attention which he had given it has put it in such excellent condition as to make it indicative of thrift and progress. Aside from pursuing general crops he also engaged, on a small scale, in stock-raising, keeping on hand only the best breeds of cattle and sheep.

Mr. Jones was twice united in marriage and by his first wife had one child, B. Rees, who resides in this township. His second marriage was to Miss Mary Catherine Stootfire, daughter of Jacob and Isabelle (Rogers) Stootfire, who were natives of Pennsylvania, he having been born on July 4, 1803, and his wife on April 16, 1815. In their family were six children, namely: Charles, a resident of Newark, Ohio; Lizzie, deceased; Mary Catherine; Francis, who resides in this township; Lorena, wife of Israel Rees; and John, who departed this life in boyhood. To Mr. and Mrs. Jones have been born three children: Isaiah, who manages the farm for his mother; Charles F., who also resides on the home farm ; and Lorena Belle, deceased. Mr. Jones was loyal to the democratic party all his life and was a member of the York Street Disciple church, in which he was an active worker. He also belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, in which he had many friends, and his funeral services were conducted by his lodge of that organization. He was a man whose long life was replete with industry and goodness and in departing this life he entered into eternity, fully conscious of realizing the earnest of his hope.

J. H. BURNER.

Among the citizens of Burlington township whose careers of activity and use- fulness have left a lasting impression, not only upon the minds of the members of their families but also on the minds of the residents of the entire community, was J. H. Burner, who departed this life in the year 1902, leaving behind a host of relatives and warm friends to mourn his loss. In Greenbrier county, old Vir- ginia, his birth occurred April 10, 1818, and when a babe of but eighteen months he was brought by his parents to this county, where he continued to live. While he derived personal benefit from the work of his hands, by his excellent traits of character he also contributed largely to the moral uplift of the community in which he lived.

Mr. Burner was of sturdy and thrifty German descent. Having served his apprenticeship at cabinet-making during his early days, he followed that occupa- tion throughout his entire life and for skill in workmanship he won an enviable reputation. Later in life he added to his business of cabinet-making that of undertaking and followed these two occupations until the time of his death. He likewise conducted a grocery store and was postmaster of the town.

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In the year 1845 Mr. Burner was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Condon, a native of Baltimore county, Maryland, where she was born in the year 1823. With her parents, both of whom have departed this life, she removed to this county when she was thirteen years of age. She had three sisters and six brothers, of whom the following survive: William, of Indiana; Cordelia, wife of David L. Palmer, who resides in Delaware; J. W., who lives in Indiana; Mary, wife of Dwight Smythe, of Burlington township; Jennie; Edward, of Indiana; and M. G., who is now in the state of Missouri. Mr. and Mrs. Burner reared a family of seven children, the following of whom survive, namely: D. E., who resides in the state of Pennsylvania; Hattie S., who taught school for several years; W. L., of Columbus, Ohio; and George W., who is a physician in Bairds- town, Ohio.

After his marriage Mr. Burner removed to Homer, where he spent his remain- ing days. He was very successful in his business career and acquired considerable means and property which are now the possessions of his widow and daughter. In the village of Homer Mrs. Burner possesses three pieces of property, including her residence. In her early days she was a school teacher, having taken up that vocation when sixteen years of age.

During his lifetime Mr. Burner took an active interest in politics and for several years served as postmaster and at various times officiated in a number of township offices. His political convictions were in harmony with republican prin- ciples of which he had made a study and, believing them to be in every sense ade- quate for the welfare of the nation, he was enthusiastic during campaigns in striv- ing to secure the election of republican candidates. He always fully met his religious obligations, which he considered the foremost interest in life, and was a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal church.

P. L. PRATT.

P. L. Pratt is president of the Pratt-Kirk Company of Newark, Ohio. This is a flourishing enterprise and not only does an extensive local business but ships goods to various portions of the state. Mr. Pratt was born in Granville, Ohio, on May 10, 1861. George B. Pratt, his father, was born in Mckean township. His grandfather, Moses L. Pratt, was a native of Vermont and carly in life came to Licking county. He was one of the early settlers of this part of the country and established the pioneer sawmill which was known as the old Pratt sawmill. The father of the subject also engaged in the lumber business and operated a sawmill. Later he established himself in the manufacture of furniture and followed this business until the time of his death in 1877. Mary Smith Pratt, mother of the subject, was a native of New England, having been born in the state of Massa- chusetts, from which state with her father, Jesse Smith, she migrated to Ohio in the early days.

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Centennial History of the City of Newark and Licking County Ohio, Part 56

Author: E. M. P. Brister Publication date: 1909 Publisher: Number of Pages: 913

Author: E. M. P. Brister
Publication date: 1909
Publisher:
Number of Pages: 913