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ENOCH TERRY CARSON.
ENOCH TERRY CARSON, deceased, although a man with few external advantages, born in a quiet hillside farm house, of parents gifted only with unobtrusive virtues and no means with which to push him into prominence, became one of the leading and honored citizens of Cincinnati and the State of Ohio. He was born September 18, 1822, in Green township, Hamilton County, Ohio. His parents were William J. and Margaret (Terry) Carson, the former of whom was born in New Jersey and came to Cincinnati in 1804. He was a farmer and for 28 years a local magistrate, and died in 1846. The latter was a daughter of' William Terry, a pioneer who settled in Cincinnati in 1791.
Until he was 23 years of age, Mr. Carson was occupied with the humble duties pertaining to the homestead farm, having but limited school oppor- tunities. His career away from country life began in November, 1848, when he removed to Cincinnati, having been appointed deputy sheriff of Hamilton County, a position he filled eight years, and then accepted the office of depot master at Cincinnati for the Hamilton & Dayton Railroad, being the first
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incumbent. This office he filled during 1850 and 1851, during which time he put the first locomotive on the track and was the first individual to make the trip over the road between Carthage and Cumminsville. In speaking of this memorable trip, he said that he was obliged to stop every few rods to remove fences which still obstructed the road.
In 1852 Mr. Carson left the railroad and returned to the sheriff's office. In 1856 he became the first Republican candidate for sheriff ever put in the field. In 1858 he entered into the mercantile business which he successfully followed for 10 years and then became more prominently identi- fied with public affairs. In 1861 he was appointed surveyor of the port of Cincinnati, an office he held until July, 1865, after which he spent some time in Europe, making two trips to the continent and England. In 1868 he entered extensively into real estate transactions and three years later resumed his mercantile interests. In 1870 he had become so prominent in city affairs that he was elected a member of the State Board of Equalization with Hon. William S. Groesbeck, and served one term with the efficiency which marked every effort of his life. For two years he was one of the park commis- sioners, and served two years as police commissioner, under appointment from Governor Hayes. In 1872 Mr. Carson was made fee commissioner of Hamilton County and during his term of office he drafted the bill by which the fee system of the county has since been regulated. Under Mayor Jacob he served as superintendent of police. He was a member of the commission that located the new government building in Cincinnati, his associates being Hon. William S. Groesbeck and Hon. Alphonso Taft. In early life he began his work as a bibliophile, his Shakespearian library attaining special note for its rarity and completeness and subsequently becoming the property of the University of Cincinnati where it now is.
In addition to, these many private and public interests, Mr. Carson was distinguished in Free Masonry. He entered the fraternity in November, 1845, and during his subsequent life faithfully followed its precepts and worked for the advancement of its principles. Many honors were bestowed upon him and he was probably better known than any other member of the order in Ohio. In 1852 he became active in the Scottish Rite branch of the order, and from the subordinate offices was advanced to the position of com- mander-in-chief of Ohio Consistory, 32nd degree, in 1856, an office he held with honor and dignity until his death. In 1857 he was made an honorary
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sovereign grand inspector general, and an active member of the Supreme Council, 33rd degree, in 1862. Mr. Carson was one of the principal movers in the founding of the Scottish Rite Cathedral in Cincinnati and was one of the largest contributors to its building. This memorable structure is known all over the world. Mr. Carson's private collection of Masonic publications, emblems and insignia was the largest in the country, his interest covering every branch of the order. He was the chairman of the committee on foreign correspondence of the Grand Commandery of the Knights Templar of Ohio. In 1877 through his efforts the Knights Templar & Masonic Mutual Aid Association was organized and he served as its president until his decease. His death on February 23, 1899, was a blow to the order and testimonials of the most exalted character were adopted in various localities, culminating in the final tribute of the Scottish Rite of Cincinnati of marking his grave with a classic monument of great beauty. A widow, two daughters and a grand- daughter of Mr. Carson survive.
Mr. Carson was a Republican in his political sympathy and counted among his close friends many of the distinguished public men of the day. His first vote was cast for Henry Clay and he never ceased to admire the character of the great protectionist. Personally he was a man of kind and generous nature, of agreeable manner and of exemplary life.
ALLYN CILLEY POOLE, M. D.
ALLYN CILLEY POOLE, M. D., who is ranked high among the physicians and surgeons of Cincinnati, was born August 18, 1860, in Colerain township, Hamilton County, Ohio, where his parents, James and Emily (Cilley) Poole, were also born. .
Mr. Poole comes of Revolutionary stock, his great-great-grandfather, Col, Joseph Cilley, having commanded the First New Hampshire Regiment, which made so gallant a record during the Revolution. Later Colonel Cilley was appointed major general of the New Hampshire Militia. The family may be easily traced as far back as 1653, when an early ancestor served as a magistrate of the Isle of Shoals.
Dr. Poole completed the common school course in his native place and then entered Boston University, where he graduated in 1882, with the de-
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gree of A. B., entering then upon the study of medicine with his uncle Dr. J. L. Cilley, of Cincinnati. The late Dr. Cilley was one of the most emi- nent members of his profession in this part of the State of Ohio. Dr. Poole graduated brilliantly from the Medical College of Ohio, in 1887, carrying off the honors of his class, and being awarded the much coveted faculty prize. He was appointed as interne in the Cincinnati Hospital, where he continued one year. After leaving the hospital in 1887, he went to Europe for further study and took a post-graduate course of several months in the great universities of Leipsic, Berlin and Vienna. Returning to Cincinnati in 1889, with this extended experience, he began the practice of his profession.
Dr. Poole is a member of the Cincinnati Academy of Medicine and belongs to the medical staff of Christ Hospital and the Cincinnati Hospital and is professor of materia medica and therapeutics in the Medical College of Ohio. His knowledge and experience give weight to his decisions and he is valued in the profession as lecturer, consulting physician and as contributor to medical literature.
Dr. Poole was married in 1898 to Amelia Goodman Grossius. In poli- tics he is a Republican. In religious views he is a member of the Christian Church.
JAMES W. MCLAUGHLIN.
Architecture is both a decorative and practical art, and no better ex- ponent of its possibilities can be found in Cincinnati than that veteran archi- tect of the Queen City, James W. Mclaughlin. He was born in Cincin- nati in 1834, and is a son of the late William McLaughlin, of the great mer- cantile firm of Mclaughlin & Shillito, and Mary A. Robinson, who was born in Baltimore, Maryland, but was reared in Cincinnati. Both families came to Ohio as early settlers, and have been prominently identified with the growth and development of this city.
Mr. Mclaughlin was educated in the public schools and early displayed an artistic taste, which predominated also in his sister, Louise Mclaughlin, . the well known artist, many of whose designs and discoveries have been wrought into the wares of the Rookwood Pottery. Choosing the field of ar- chitecture, Mr. Mclaughlin became a student of James K. Wilson and later entered upon professional work in this city, where he was already well known
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at the opening of the Civil War. Military records tell of his career as a mem- ber of the Infantry Body Guard of Gen. John C. Fremont. After the close of his army life, he resumed his work in this city. Mr. Mclaughlin has been particularly fortunate in meeting the artistic demands of this city and it would be difficult to find more elegant residences, conforming to every rule of beauty,. utility and permanence, than those which go so far to substantiate the claim of Cincinnati as a Queen City, this being notably the case in the Judge Este, Hon. W. S. Groesbeck, Colonel Weir, Gen. A. T. Goshorn and Herman Goepper residences. The complex and exacting demands of stability with stateliness and dignity, in the-building of public structures, have been met by Mr. McLaughlin in such erections as the Shillito Building, that of Mabley & Carew, the Carew Building, the Johnston Building, the Wiggins Build- ing and others which form great marts of trade. Still other examples of Mr. McLaughlin's skill and decorative genius are to be seen in the Court House, the Young Men's Christian Association Building, the Public Library and the Art Museum. While Cincinnati has profited largely by his ability, his fame has reached other cities where in stately pile and ornate home his work may be seen.
Mr. McLaughlin has been honored on many occasions by the art circles of this and other cities and is a director of the American Institute of Archi- tects, an organization to which he has belonged for more than 30 years. Still devoted to his profession and still a leader in it, he may daily be found at his offices on Fountain square in the Johnston Building, his beautiful home being located at No. 229 McGregor avenue, Mount Auburn.
Mr. Mclaughlin was married September 27, 1862, to Olive Barbe, of Warren, Ohio, who is a daughter of Simeon Barbe of that city. A family of nine children have been born to this marriage.
CALEB DODSWORTH.
CALEB DODSWORTH, deceased, was for many years widely known as one of Cincinnati's prominent and prosperous business men. He was an astive member of the Chamber of Commerce for a period' of more than 20 years, and was always found in support of such measures as were known to be for the good of the city.
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Mr. Dodsworth was born in 1836, and was a son of Marmaduke and Anna (Clinkinbeard) Dodsworth, being one of a family of six children born to his parents. His father was the founder of a large distillery known as the Clifton Spring Distillery, which he conducted until his death August 21, 1873.
Caleb Dodsworth at an early age became associated in business with his father, acquiring an interest in the distillery, but upon the latter's death disposed of this interest. He then established the large business concern which bore his name, and conducted it until his death, January 18, 1901. He was a shrewd business man and knew not the meaning of failure. Honest and upright in all dealings, he occupied an enviable position in the esteem of his fellow business men and all with whom he came in contact. His ac- tivity in the Chamber of Commerce was not due to any selfish interest, but evidenced the interest he had in the welfare of Cincinnati. He was extremely charitable to the poor and served to lighten the burdens of many, and though he has vanished from the sight of loving eyes, his good, kindly and generous deeds will never be forgotten.
Mr. Dodsworth was united in marriage with Ruth E. Clinkinbeard, a daughter of John Clinkenbeard, a well known citizen of Clark County, Kentucky, on January 21, 1863. Mrs. Dodsworth was left well provided for and is living in comfort and ease at her home on Spring Grove avenue. She is a lady of excellent qualities and has many friends of long years standing in the city.
WILLIAM GALWAY.
WILLIAM GALWAY, for many years one of the prominent business men of the city of Cincinnati, died at his home on Hollister street, Mount Auburn, February 4th, 1903, at the age of 75 years. Although he had been living in retirement since 1891, he was well known to the people of Cincinnati and had many friends.
William Galway was born at Stewartstown, County Tyrone, North of Ireland, April 7, 1828, and was a son of James and Rachel ( Nelson) Galway. He removed to Quebec, Canada, in 1846, and to Cincinnati in 1851. He was first employed here as a clerk by Loomis & Campbell, and in 1855
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became established in business as a member of the firm of Donahue & Gal- way, agents for Du Pont and Hazzard gunpowder. He was later a member of the firm of Thomas G. Gaylord & Company, of Newport, Kentucky, operating a pipe foundry, and with that business enterprise he was identified from 1867 to 1872. During the last few years prior to his retirement, he engaged in the coal business near the foot of Sixth street, and also was in- terested in other enterprises of importance in the city.
On August 18, 1857, Mr. Galway was joined in marriage with Mary E. Borden, a daughter of Samuel and Katherine (Upjohn) Borden, and granddaughter of Samuel Borden, Sr. The last named served in the War of 1812, and came to Cincinnati in 1815. At the time of his death in 1832, he was a brigadier-general in the Ohio State Militia, and was succeeded by Gen. Robert T. Lytle. Mary Borden, wife of our subject, is a niece of Col. Francis Carr, a wealthy and prominent Revolutionary officer who had the honor of entertaining Lafayette upon his visit to this country. She had a brother, Henry Clay Borden, now deceased, who was a prominent lawyer of Cincinnati and served some years in the State Legislature. The follow- ing children were born to William Galway and his wife: William Henry, who on January 16, 1895, married Lydia Harris, a daughter of Henry Har- ris of Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, resides at Bradford, Virginia, and is man- ager of a trust company and bank,-they have two children, Marie Louise and Stanley Harris; Charles M., who married Blanche Whitman of Pu- laski, Virginia, and resides at Pocahontas, Virginia, where he manages a trust company and bank; Warner E .; Clinton Gaylord; Caroline Borden; Marie Louise; and Lillian, the five last named living at home in Cincinnati.
Mr. Galway organized the first riding club in Cincinnati in the old Greenwood Hall at Sixth and Vine streets, and was one of its most enthu- siastic members. Religiously, he was a member of Christ Protestant Epis- copal Church, and was one of the first vestrymen of St. John's Church. He was a stanch Republican in politics, and was always enthusiastic for party success.
TIMOTHY DANIELSON LINCOLN.
TIMOTHY DANIELSON LINCOLN, deceased, was for nearly a half century a prominent attorney of the Cincinnati bar. In glancing over the records of
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a life which has been profitably spent, many lessons may be learned and taken to heart. Men appear upon the horizon of human existence, perform the duties assigned to them, and go the way of all flesh; but while the mortal remains may vanish from sight, the influence of great deeds accom- plished can never perish, and the memory will ever cherish fond recollec- tions of a kindly spirit that has passed to its eternal reward.
Mr. Lincoln was born in Brimfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, May II, 1815, and was the son of Dr. Asa Lincoln and Sarah (Danielson) Lincoln. He was descended on both sides from some of the most honored families of New England. His father, Dr. Lincoln, held several import- ant positions in his section of the State, and was highly esteemed, both as a physician and as a man of liberal and advanced views. Our subject's mother was a daughter of Gen. Timothy Danielson, who was chairman of the Committee of Safety in Western Massachusetts, and was otherwise dis- tinguished during the Revolutionary War. General Danielson, dying when his daughter was only 12 months old, his widow, Mr. Lincoln's grand- mother, became the wife of Gen. William Eaton, who distinguished him- self as commander of the land forces, acting in conjunction with the United States squadron under the command of Commodore Barron, in the war against the Bey of Tripoli in 1805. General Eaton was affectionately attached to his little step-daughter, and spared neither pains nor expense in her education. She died when the subject of this sketch, her son, was 14 years old.
Mr. Lincoln's education commenced in the public schools of his native village, and was completed at Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut. He read law for three years and a half with Hon. Charles H. Warren, of New Bedford, Massachusetts. It used to be said of nearly every man in New England, that he was either teaching school, had taught school, or was about to do so. Mr. Lincoln made no exception to this rule, but took charge of one of the public schools while he prepared himself for his pro- fession, working regularly 16 hours a day. Having been admitted to the bar at New Bedford, Massachusetts, he shortly afterward, in the fall of 1841, started for the West, and in due time settled in Cincinnati, Ohio, in which place he had neither friends nor acquaintances. One year's study in
· the State being required before he could be admitted to the Ohio bar, he remained 12 months in the office of Charles Fox, who at that time had the
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most extensive practice in the city, and in 1842 was admitted to the bar by the Supreme Court of Ohio, then sitting at Zanesville. In the following year, he became a partner of Mr. Fox, the firm name being Fox & Lincoln. This partnership continued until 1846, after which, until 1854, Mr. Lincoln practiced alone, rapidly acquiring increased business and a high reputa- tion. From that time until his death, which occurred April 1, 1890, Mr. Lincoln was successively associated in partnership with Judge Fayette Smith, James Warnock, Charles H. Stephens, and John Ledyard Lincoln, his son. Mr. Lincoln's practice covered a large range. He achieved preeminent dis- tinction in admiralty, insurance and patent law, in the law of wills, of real estate and of trusts and commercial law, generally. His practice was not confined to the State and Federal courts of Ohio, but frequently required his attendance upon those of neighboring States, while few members of the bar of Cincinnati have practiced as extensively before the United State Supreme Court and Court of Claims. Among the many important cases with which Mr. Lincoln was connected, may be mentioned the litigation growing out of the manner in which the piers of the railroad bridge at Rock Island were placed in the Mississippi River, together with a suit for the abatement of the piers, as an obstruction to navigation and a public nuisance. In the series of cases included in this litigation between the river and the railroad interests, Mr. Lincoln, representing the former, was opposed by Abraham Lincoln, afterward President of the United States, and by Reverdy Johnson, Attorney General of the United States. In the case of the Lessee of Poor vs. Considine, which involved the title of 160 acres on the western hills adjoining the city of Cincinnati, Mr. Lincoln was opposed to the elder Thomas Ewing. This was the last case but one which Mr. Ewing argued in the Supreme Court. In the case of Barrett vs. Williamson, his opponent in the Supreme Court of the United States was John J. Crittenden, then United States Attorney Gen- eral. Mr. Lincoln was senior counsel on behalf of the defendant churches in the case of Mannix vs. Purcell, growing out of the assignment of Arch- bishop Purcell, and involving the title to all the property of the numerous Catholic churches and of the many educational and charitable institutions in the diocese, aggregating more than 150 pieces of property in Southern Ohio, belonging to the Catholic Church. Mr. Lincoln's success was due more to natural legal talent, a thorough knowledge and just appreciation of legal principles, and an untiring industry in the preparation of his cases, than to
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oratorical effect and forensic eloquence, although he expressed himself clearly . and forcibly, and with a sincerity and earnestness that carried conviction. From the commencement of his legal studies, he was an industrious worker and close student. On one occasion early in his practice, after having given a client advice and received his fee therefor, he mentally questioned the soundness of the opinion given, and on searching authorities in several offices, he found that his opinion was erroneous, and notified his client accordingly. This was the origin of his large law library, consisting of about 9,000 volumes at the time of his death; for he determined that he would not pretend to a knowledge which he neither possessed nor had the means of obtaining. He never sought any political or judicial office. He held the position of park commissioner of Cincinnati, for a few years. During the Civil War he was an uncompromising Unionist, and although he was himself disqualified from serving in the army, he furnished three substitutes. He was a generous and liberal friend of charitable and benevolent institutions. He was a great lover of books, and collected a large miscellaneous library, in addition to his law library. He was very fond of travel and made seven trips to Europe.
Mr. Lincoln married Mary Clarke, daughter of Maj. Nathan Clarke, of the United States Army, a highly accomplished lady. Eleven children were born to them, of whom six are living. The family are members of the Catholic Church, as was also Mr. Lincoln for several years, ending with his death.
W. H. HARTON.
W. H. HARTON, whose death occurred in December, 1902, was formerly mayor of Newport, Kentucky, of which he was a prominent and most highly valued citizen. He engaged in various lines of business during his life, and in each attained a high degree of success.
Mr. Harton was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, November 5, 1844, and was the only child born to Charles and Margaret (Reed) Harton. His father was born in Ireland, and upon coming to this country located in Cincinnati, where he lived until his death in 1847.
W. H. Harton was reared in Cincinnati, and in 1867 located in Newport, where he entered the office of the Gaylord Iron & Pipe Foundry Company. During the panic of 1875 he embarked in the retail grocery business, in
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which he continued successfully until 1885, when he opened a real estate and insurance office. He was actively engaged in this line until failing health compelled him to take to his bed, some 12 months before his death.
From 1861 to 1864, Mr. Harton gave his services to the cause of the Union, serving in the 5th Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf. He became a prominent citizen of Newport, his usefulness in civic matters making him a valued mem- ber of the Newport Council for a number of terms. In 1877, a Democratic council named him as mayor to succeed A. S. Berry, who had been elected to the State Senate. As Republican nominee he was twice reelected to that office, his administration being marked with many needed reforms. Under Judges Helm and Hodge, he was honored with appointment as president of the Court House Commission.
On November 5, 1867, Mr. Harton was joined in the bonds of matri- mony with Lizzie Ayres, a daughter of Stephen S. Ayres, one of Cincinnati's foremost contractors, whose death occurred in 1898. Our subject is sur- vived by Mrs. Harton and four children. The family is identified with the Christian Church. Mr. Harton was a strong supporter of the principles laid down in Republican platforms, and took an. earnest interest in party affairs. He was a Mason of high degree, being past eminent commander of the Knights Templar. He was also connected with the Knights of Pythias, and was past department commander of the Grand Army of the Republic.
Mayor Harton was a cool headed man of business, one whose integrity was never questioned, and the esteem in which he was held was shown by the many marks of public confidence given him.
FLORIEN GIAUQUE, LL. D. 1
FLORIEN GIAUQUE, LL. D., whose portrait accompanies this sketch, was for many years a prominent instructor, and is now an attorney-at-law of Cin- cinnati. He is the author of many legal works, which are recognized as standard, and as a practicing lawyer stands high in the profession. He was born near Berlin, Holmes County, Ohio, May 11, 1843, and is a son of Augustus and Sophia (Guillaume) Gianque. Both his parents were natives of Berne, Switzerland, and came to America with their respective families, locating in Holmes County, Ohio.
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