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On the 1st of July. 1886, Dr. Fisher was married to Miss Alwilda Adelee Smith, of Fairview, Ohio, and they became the parents of seven children. but Charles W., born December 11, 1887, died on the 17th of October, 1905. The others are: Stokely M .. born February 6, 1890; Mary Lillian, whose birth occurred December 26, 1891; Ruth Gertrude, whose natal day was July 4, 1894: Edith Adelee, born December 13. 1896: Thomas Smith, who was born March 19. 1899: and Melville Eugene, born September 25, 1907.
Dr. Fisher is a member of the American Microscopical Society. the American Geographical Society and several other organizations for seientifie research. He is independent in his political views, nor is he a man of biased opinions in any line. Broad thought. wide research and careful consideration characterize his ideas upon all subjects of importance. He has gone beyond the point where vision is limited by a narrow sectarianism. having reached the higher plane which recognizes the universal brotherhood and the need of humanity for something that will lead to the unfolding of character in accord- ance with the highest ideals of Christian living. He preaches a doctrine of faith and hope rather than of criticism and sinee ealled to the pastorate of the Methodist Protestant church of Coshocton in September. 1906. has been regarded as one of the ablest ministers of this eity. Although the church is young in years, it is now the third largest in Coshoeton and its attendance is greater than that of any other in proportion to its membership. He is a popular pastor, honored and respected alike by people of all denominations, and under his guidanee the church is making rapid progress and proving a
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potent influence for good in the community. Dr. Fisher has filled almost all the positions of honor in his church, his history being, in this respect. practically identical with that of his father.
MATTHEW T. MOOREHEAD, M. D.
Dr. Matthew T. Moorehead, a successful medical practitioner of Plain- field, was born in Muskingum county, Ohio, December 14, 1860, his parents being Samuel and Elizabeth (Graham) Moorehead, the former a native of Jefferson county, Pennsylvania. Samuel Moorehead was a lad of eight years when he accompanied his parents on their removal to Muskingum county, Ohio, where he was reared and married. He was a carpenter by occupation and built the first gristmill in Muskingum county. His death occurred in 1893 when he was eighty-four years of age, and his wife passed away in 1881, when sixty years of age. Unto this worthy couple were born four children. namely: John G., of Seattle, Washington ; James C., who resides in Stafford. Kansas; Samuel L., who is in the United States secret service at San Francisco, California; and Matthew T., of this review.
The last named acquired a common-school education in Bloomfield, and subsequently pursued his studies in the McCorkle College at Bloomfield, con- ducted under the auspices of the Social Reform Presbyterian church. Deter- mining upon the practice of medicine as a life work, he entered the Cincinnati (Ohio) Medical School in 1883 and was graduated from that institution in 1889. He had been compelled to work his way through college, thus early manifesting the strong purpose and landable ambition which have ever spurred him onward and upward. On the 8th of August, 1889, he arrived in Plain- field with but sixty cents in his pocket, and that he has since gained standing and prominence in the ranks of the medical fraternity here is indicated by his large and profitable patronage. Among the young men who have read medicine under his supervision and who are now practicing successfully may be mentioned Dr. Hahn, who is located at Tiverton Center. W. C. Kinner, who studied in his office for two years, was graduated from the Ohio Medical College at Cincinnati, and is now practicing at Adamsville, Ohio. Dr. Moore- head owns two hundred and twenty-seven acres of rich and valuable land in Linton township. and likewise has a beautiful residence in Plainfield. He is a stockholder and director in the People's Bank of Coshocton, and is well known and highly esteemed as one of the substantial and enterprising citizens of the county, his success being all the more creditable by reason of the fact that it has been achieved entirely through his own efforts.
In 1897 Dr. Moorehead was joined in wedlock to Miss Mary S. Talmage. a native of Coshocton county, her parents being Henry and Mary ( Williams) Talmage. By this union there are four children: Laura Lenora. Matthew Talmage, James Raymond and Helen Rose.
In his political views Dr. Moorehead is a stalwart republican, while fraternally he is connected with Plainfield Lodge, No. 224, A. F. & A. M.,
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and Plainfield Lodge, No. 776, I. O. O. F., both of Plainfield. His religious faith is indicated by his membership in the United Presbyterian church, while his wife is identified with the Methodist Episcopal denomination.
ANDREW J. HENDERSON.
Andrew J. Henderson is a retired farmer who for many years was actively engaged in general agricultural pursuits and by reason of his energy and careful management gained the competence that now enables him to rest from further labor and yet enjoy the comforts of life. He was born in White Eyes township, March 28, 1843, and is a son of John and Nancy (Stonehocker) Henderson. The father's birth occurred in this state in 1811 although he was of Irish descent. The mother was born in White Eyes township in 1812, representing one of the old pioneer families who aided largely in converting the district from a frontier region into a place possessing all of the advantages incident to modern civilization. The death of Mr. Henderson occurred January 21, 1870, while his wife passed away many years before, dying September 20. 1847. They were the parents of four children: Jacob and Mary, both of whom are deceased; Andrew J .. of this review; and Elizabeth, who has departed this life.
Andrew J. Henderson remained upon the home farm through the period of his boyhood and youth. working on the place in the summer months, while in the winter seasons he attended the public schools. His early thorough training in farm work well qualified him to take charge of a farm of his own when he started out upon an independent business career. He left the old homestead and rented land for six years and dur- ing that time his careful expenditures and unfaltering industry brought him a sum of money sufficient to justify his purchasing a tract of land in White Eyes township. Here he lived until 1900 and became recognized as one of the leading and progressive agriculturists of the community. It one time he owned two hundred and sixty-six acres of rich and valuable land but later sold the entire amount with the exception of fifty acres, not wishing to be burdened with the great responsibility of this property. While engaged in the raising of cereals best adapted to the soil and climate he also made a specialty of raising horses and cattle, and worked on per- sistently and energetically for many years until his capable business man- agement had brought him a gratifying measure of success. He then retired from the more active and onerous duties of the farm and is now enjoying a well earned rest.
Mr. Henderson was married January 21, 1872, to Miss Mary L. Me- Guire, who was born in Lafayette township, July 1. 1836, a daughter of William and Mary (Stonehocker) McGuire. Her father was born in Co shocton, March 15, 1807, which fact indicates that the MeGuires were among the earliest families of this portion of the state. Her paternal grand- father had arrived here in 1806 and built a log cabin. which he covered
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with a elapboard roof. On one side of the room was a large fireplace and the smoke made its egress through a mud and stick chimney. The floor and door were made of puncheons and the latter was hung upon wooden hinges and had a wooden latch. Indians still visited the neighborhood but were usually peaceable and in due course of time passed on to hunting grounds farther west. Wild animals roamed in the forests and every evi- dence of pioneer life was here found, but time and man wrought many changes and the McGuires bore their full share in improving and build- ing up the county. The death of William McGuire occurred January 17, 1890, when he had reached the venerable age of eighty-two years. At the time of his death he was the owner of seven hundred acres of good land. He had long survived his wife, who passed away January 5, 1843. They were the parents of two children, the elder being now deceased. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Henderson were born two sons: William J., who was born March 22, 1873, and died in February, 1882; and Francis J .. who was born Au- gust 28. 1875, and married Nellie Norris, of Coshocton.
Mr. Henderson has never been neglectful of the duties of citizenship but on the contrary has always given loyal support to the improvements and measures which he deemed would prove of general benefit. He votes with the republican party and for twenty-one years he did faithful service as a school director. the cause of education finding in him a stalwart friend. He belongs to the Odd Fellow lodge at Coshocton and the Grange at Oak Grove and both organizations count him as a valued member. He is widely known in this county, where his entire life has been passed, and some of his warmest friends are those with whom he has been acquainted from boyhood. A life of unremitting and well directed activity has brought him prosperity and he is now numbered among the respected. as well as the most substantial citizens of his community.
SAMUEL HAGANS.
Samuel Hagans, who for the past forty years has been engaged in buy- ing and feeding stock, being one of the most prominent stock buyers in Coshoeton county, is also the owner of extensive farm lands, owning four hundred and forty acres situated in New Castle township. Mr. Hagans was born in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, January 4, 1836, and in the paternal line comes of Irish and Welsh descent, while in the maternal line he is of Scotch descent.
The father, Samuel Hagans, Sr., was likewise born in Lancaster county. Pennsylvania, and came to the Buckeye state in 1851. Locating in Coshocton county, he engaged in farming in New Castle township and dealing in Pennsylvania timber and became a very successful and prosperous man. He died in 1876 and his remains were interred in New Castle cemetery. The mother, who bore the maiden name of Mary Campbell, was also a native of Lancaster county and passed away in 1876. Both the father and mother
SAMUEL HAGANS.
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were devoted and faithful members of the Presbyterian church. Their family numbered thirteen children, as follows: Barbara, James and John, all now deceased; Alexander, who is now living retired in Dutch Run; Jacob and Isaac, who have departed this life; Margaret, the widow of Allen Wheeler, now residing near Walhonding; Samuel, of this review; Joseph, who died of consumption soon after his return from the Civil war; David, who is an inmate of the Soldiers' Home in Dayton, Ohio; Mary, a twin of David, and now the wife of Jefferson Sperow, of New Castle township; Martha, deceased; and George Washington, who after his return from the army engaged in preaching, being a gifted and fluent speaker and who died in Indiana. Five members of the family, David, Joseph, Isaac, John and George, gave loyal and valiant service to their country during the Civil war.
Samuel Hagans acquired his early education in the common schools of his native state and was reared in Lancaster county to the age of fourteen years, when he accompanied his parents on their removal to Coshoeton county. After coming to this section of the state he earned the money with which to pursue a course in Spring Mountain Academy, where he completed his education and started out in life well fitted for the arduous and responsi- ble duties which he would necessarily have to meet. His first position was in the capacity of elerk in his uncle's store, where he was employed for four years. Subsequent to that time he purchased the business, which he carried on successfully for three years, carrying a stoek of general merchandise. Disposing of his stock of goods he then removed to a farm three miles east of New Castle and, with the exception of a year and a half spent in this village, he has lived on his farm to the present time, owning four hundred and forty aeres of rich and well improved land. For the past forty years he has given his time and attention to buying and shipping stock and is one of the most successful stockmen in Coshocton county, his shipments reaching a vast amount annually. Mr. Hagans owns a nice residence property in New Castle and is a stockholder in the Warsaw Bank and in the Coshocton Telephone Company.
In 1860 Mr. Hagans established a home of his own by his marriage to Miss Mercy A. Nichols, by whom he had three children : Della G., the wife of Samuel E. Bell, a farmer of New Castle township; Rachel C., the wife of John B. Foster, a resident farmer of Jefferson township; and one who died in infancy. Mrs. Hagans' father was a very wealthy landowner of Coshocton county, owning at the time of his death thirty-three hundred acres in New Castle township. Mr. Hagans was appointed by the court administrator of the estate and he divided the land into twenty-six different farms which were sold and the proceeds divided between the heirs, to the entire satisfaction of all concerned, while in this manner he contributed to the improvement of this section of the county.
Mr. Hagans was reared in the faith of the democracy but east his first presidential ballot for Abraham Lincoln and has supported each candidate of the party since that time. He has filled several public offices, having served for two terms as justice of the peace, while he has also been trustee and treasurer of the township. He is a Mason, belonging to the lodge at
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West Carlisle, and he attends and supports the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Hagans may well be numbered among the prominent pioneers of Coshoc- ton county, for he has spent almost his entire life here, covering a period of fifty-seven years, and in the work of development and improvement which has been carried on during the past half century he has borne his full share and he takes a just pride in what has been accomplished, as this district has taken on all the evidences of an advanced civilization. He is prominent in business circles and is classed among the wealthy and substantial citizens of New Castle and Coshocton county.
JAMES ALBERT KING.
James Albert King, formerly engaged in the grocery business at No. 601 Main street, Coshocton, his native city, was born January 22, 1872. He is a son of William H. King, of whom mention is made in connection with the sketch of M. II. King on another page of this work. His mother, Mrs. Margaret King, was born in Chili, Ohio, and is still living.
The fourth in order of birth in a family of eleven children James A. King spent his boyhood in Coshocton as a public-school student, devoting one year to study in the high school. Ile put aside his text-books, how- ever, at the age of fourteen and began earning his own livelihood as an employe of the firm of Snyder & Son, grocers, with whom he remained until eighteen years of age. Ile first served them as a delivery boy, but worked his way upward and gained a thorough knowledge of the business. He afterward went to Zanesville, Ohio, where for two years and nine months he was employed in the grocery establishment of W. H. Harris & Sons. During this time he thoroughly learned the grocery trade in principle and detail, and on the expiration of that period he returned to Coshocton where he entered the employ of W. F. Ferguson & Son, also in the grocery line. He was with that house for two years, at the end of which time Snyder & Son bought back the business and Mr. King remained in their employ for three years. He next entered the employ of S. F. Simmons & Son, grocers, with whom he was associated for fifteen months, when for the third time he entered the service of Snyder & Son, with whom he con- tinued for seven years. That the firm took him again into their service was indicative of the fact that they regarded him as a valuable addition to their working force and placed in him implicit trust and confidence.
Prompted by a laudable ambition to engage in business on his own ac- count Mr. King saved his earnings until his diligence and economy had brought him sufficient capital to enable him to engage in business for him- self on the 20th of July, 1904. as a member of the firm of King & Whitens. When they dissolved partnership George King became the successor of the junior member, and the firm of King Brothers was then formed and so existed for nine months. In May, 1906. James A. King bought out his brother and continues alone to the present time. He carries a large line
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of staple and fancy groceries, handling high grade goods and has gradu- ally built up a business which yields him a return that classes him with the men of affluence in Coshocton.
On the 3d of June, 1896, Mr. King was married to Miss Rose E. Shroyer, of Franklin township, Coshocton county. They have one son, Harry Allen, born March 3, 1899. Mr. King is connected through mem- bership relations with the fraternal order of Eagles and the National In- suance Company. The republican party finds in him an active and helpful supporter, and for two terms he filled the office of township trustee. Ile belongs to the Business Men's Association and is in hearty sympathy with its object of promoting the trade relations of Coshocton and extending the scope of its manufacturing and industrial activity. He deserves much credit for what he has accomplished in his own business career for, start- ing out at the age of fourteen years, he has made gradual advancement, depending entirely upon industry, integrity and energy to secure him pro- motion. His record commends him to the trust of his fellowmen, and he deserves the success which makes him a leading grocer of his city.
JOSEPH HAVERICK.
In the field of educational and agricultural activity Joseph Haverick has gained prominence, for he is today numbered among the influential and honored citizens of Coshocton county. A young man, he possesses the enterprising spirit of the west, which has been the dominant factor in producing the wonderful development of this section of the country. Mr. Haverick was born on a farm in Monroe township, Coshocton county, Sep- tember 30, 1873, a son of Vincent and Accy (Foster) Haverick.
The father was born in Bavaria, Germany, and came with his parents. whose remains lie at Danville, Ohio, to the United States in 1831, being at that time a lad of fourteen years. The family located near Mohawk, where the father worked at his trade of a shoemaker, having learned the same of his father prior to his emigration to the new world. He was first wedded to Miss Hester A. Majors, their marriage being celebrated in 1847. She was a resident of Knox county, Ohio, and following their marriage they began their domestic life in Knox county, where they remained until 1853. when they removed to Warsaw, Coshocton county, and here the father fol- lowed his trade until 1867. The wife and mother died in 1863. leaving eight children to mourn her loss, namely; James L., who was born in 1848, and now a resident of Creston, Union county. Towa, where he is engaged in the real-estate business; William, who was born in 1850, and died in Creston, Iowa, in 1903; Mary A., who was born in 1852, and is now the widow of James Daugherty, a farmer of Tiverton township: George H., who was born in 1854, and is now a watchman in the railroad shops at Omaha, Nebraska; Margaret, who was born in 1856, and is the wife of John Zimmerman, of Akron, Ohio: Allie, who was born in 1858, and is
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the wife of William Myers, a farmer and thresher of Bethlehem town- ship; Lewis, who was born in 1860 and died the following year; and Amanda, who was born in 1862 and died in 1873. The father was again married. April 14, 1864, this union being with Accy Foster, by whom he had four children: Elizabeth, who was born in 1865, and died in 1873; Cornelius, who was born in 1867 and also passed away in 1873; Joseph, of this review; and Clara, who was born in 1875, and is the wife of James McGready, a farmer of Monroe township. In 1867, when the father abandoned his trade at shoemaking, he took up his abode in Monroe township and engaged in farming, which he followed until the time of his death, which occurred in February, 1895, when he had reached an ad- vanced age. The mother still survives and makes her home on the farm which was left her by her husband.
Joseph Haverick acquired his early education in the district schools of Jefferson township, this being supplemented by study in the normal school at Danville, which he attended until 1892, after which he engaged in teaching in Monroe township and has taught in four districts of the township, continuing the profession to the present time. During the sum- mer months he gives his time and attention to farming and is now the owner of forty acres of the homestead property, but operates altogether one hundred and forty-seven acres. He occupies a nice country residence, which was erected by his father, and Mr. Haverick built a substantial barn in 1908, so that his place is well improved.
Mr. Haverick was married in 1897 to Miss Agnes Krownapple, of Monroe township, and this union has been blessed with three children : Ruth, who was born in 1897; Anna, born in 1901; and Dorothy, whose birth occurred in 1906. Mr. Haverick gives his political support to the democratic party. His fraternal relations are with the Knights of Columbus and both he and his wife are communicants of the Catholic church.
Mr. Haverick is deeply and actively interested in the schools and in this connection is doing splendid work in this section of the state, and he belongs to that class of representative American citizens who promote the general prosperity while advancing individual interests.
J. E. HAMILTON.
J. E. Hamilton was born in White Eyes township on the farm which is still his place of residence, his birth occurring January 22, 1859. His father, John, is mentioned on another page of this volume. The son was reared as a farm boy, that is, taught that industry and perseverance consti- tute success, and was trained to appreciate the true value of earnest and honorable labor. He mastered the common branches of English learning in the public schools and when he left home he determined to follow as a life work the occupation to which he had been reared. He therefore bought a farm of forty acres and later added to this from time to time until he
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now owns two hundred and forty-three acres, constituting the old home place. He makes a specialty of raising and breeding horses and cattle and both branches of his business are proving profitable. He keeps only high grades of stock and in all of his business he follows progressive methods, keeping in touch with the spirit of enterprise, which is as evident in com- mercial lines as in other departments of business activity.
On the 8th of October, 1885, Mr. Hamilton was united in marriage to Miss Zelma A. Boyd, who was born August 18, 1861, in Coshocton county, a daughter of Robert R. and Mary Ann (Johnson) Boyd. Her father's birth occurred in County Donegal, Ireland, in August. 1811, and his parents were Robert and Jane ( Ramsey) Boyd, who, about the year 1825. brought their family to America and settled in Coshocton county, Ohio. It was a wild pioneer distriet, in which the work of civilization and development seemed scarcely begun. Robert Boyd entered land from the government and upon his claim built a log cabin, while he cleared and improved his farm, bringing the place under a high state of cultivation and making this a valuable property. It is still in possession of the Boyd family. Robert R. Boyd, father of Mrs. Hamilton, gave his entire life to general agricultural pursuits, carrying on diversified farming. and through his well directed labors and unfaltering perseverance gained a handsome competency. He was marired May 23, 1839, to Miss Mary Ann Johnson, a daughter of Robert and Jane (Stephenson) Johnson, who were of Irish descent. They settled in Coshocton at an early day and here Mrs. Mary Ann Boyd was born and reared.
In his political views Mr. Boyd was a republican. Both he and his wife enjoyed the high regard of all who knew them and in the community where they lived they had many friends. Their family numbered fourteen children: William J .. who married Elmira Elliott and resides in Mis- souri : Jane, the wife of Thomas Hamilton, who is living in White Eyes township; Richard, deceased: Samuel F., who married Elizabeth Brown and is living in White Eyes township: Robert A .. who wedded Mary Jane Me- Murray and makes his home in Marion county, Ohio; Mary Ann. the wife of Alexander Adams, of Keene township, this county; Caroline, deceased; Hester Ellen, the wife of James B. Elliott, of Coshocton; Elizabeth, the wife of John Clark, of this county; Daniel, who married as his first wife Matilda Compton. and after her death married Augusta Crawford and resides in Coshocton : Erastus, who married Mary Elizabeth Hamilton, of Keene town- ship. this county; Zelma, the wife of J. E. Hamilton ; Carvetta, the wife of Samuel Crawford, of Coshocton county; and Everett, who married Lucy Maxwell and makes his home in White Eyes township. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton has been blessed with five children, but they lost their firstborn. Clarence R. The others are: Bernice C., a graduate of the Fresno high school; Mary Gladys, who is a student in the Fresno high school; Thomas Herbert and Guida Augusta, who are also in school.
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