History of Belmont and Jefferson Counties, Ohio, and incidentially historical collection pertaining to border warfare and the early settlement of the adjacent portion of the Ohio Valley, Part 197

Author: Caldwell, J. A. (John Alexander) 1n; Newton, J. H., ed; Ohio Genealogical Society. 1n
Publication date: 1880
Publisher: Wheeling, W. Va. : Historical Pub. Co.
Number of Pages: 728

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Ruling Elders-George McCausland, Peter Donaldson and John Kirkwood.

Trustees- Benjamin Shelly, James Hamilton and J. H. Cabot.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF RICHMOND.

This society was organized by Rev. Cyrus Riggs, September 3, 1852, of the following named persons, viz: John McGregor, Mary McGregor, Mary J. Chaplin. Hannah Percival, Martha Duncan, Samuel Beebout, Mary A. Beebout, Phoebe Beebout, Michael Vangilder, Catharine Vangilder, Jane Vangilder, Wmn. Waggoner, Mary A. Waggoner, Mary Beebout, Elizabeth Rabe, Jane Cunningham, Mary McGowen, Benjamin S. Bailey, Doro- thy Bailey, Matilda Bailey, Rebecca Bailey, Wm. Patterson, Jos. Gilkison, Ebenezer McGowen, Polly McGowen.

John McGregor, Benjamin S. Bailey and Wm. Patterson were elected and installed ruling elders.

Rev. Cyrus Riggs (Prof. of College) officiated as stated supply for two years, then Rev. Lafferty Grier served one-third of his time six years, when Rev. Marquis was installed in 1860, and left in 1865. Revs. Wm. Wycoff and J. B. Dickey supplied the congregation for a short time. Rev. Israel Price officiated as stated supply for two years and was installed as pastor in October, 1869, and still ministers to the spiritual wants of the congregation. There are at present seventy-five members.

Ruling Elders-Wm. Waggoner, James G. Allen, Isaac Wy- coff and Calvin B. Culp.

The first clerk of session was Wm. Patterson. The church building is located at the southern terminus of Sugar street, a brick structure.

EAST SPRINGFIELD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

On the 27th day of March, 1847, a number of the citizens of East Springfield and vicinity favorable to Presbyterianism, met to consider the propriety of erecting a Presbyterian house of worship in said village, and appointed a committee to solicit subscription for that purpose. On the 21st of May this commit- tee reported $825 raised, and Messrs. Stewart McClave, William Palmer, George Hammond, John Calhoun, Joseph Clemens and Caleb Waggoner were chosen trustees and directed to proceed with the erection of a church building. The house being com- pleted was, on the 25th of Aug., 1848, dedicated by Rev. Dr. Beatty, preaching from the 93d Psalms, "Holiness becometh Thy house." On the Ist day of June, 1850, the church was formally organized by Revs. C. C. Riggs and John Knox-the following

being the list of members : Alex Morrison, Catharine Morrison, Henry Pittinger, Mrs. Pittinger, Mary Ann Pittinger, Benja- min Mickey, Elizabeth Mickey, Agnes A. Mickey, Mary E. Mickey, Henry Hammond, Stewart McClave, John Culp, Mar- garet Culp, Jacob Allensworth, Violet Allensworth, Mary C. Riggs, Joseph Clemens, Rebecca Clemens, Rebecca Freeborn, Jo- seph Huston, Alexander Porter, Amelia Porter, Pamelia Palmer, James Beatty, Lucinda Beatty, Martha J. Lindsay, Elizabeth Mccullough, Jane Reynolds. George Beresford, Hermit Beres- ford, Elizabeth Scott, Mrs. Murray, Sarah J. Mylor, Elizabeth Mylor, Elizabeth Scott, Lucinda Scott. Messrs. Henry Pittinger, Joseph Clemens and Alexander Porter were chosen ruling elders, and on the 23d of June, 1850, were regularly or- dained and installed. On the 25th of the same month the church was taken under the care of the Steubenville Presby- tery and the Rev. C. C. Riggs assigned to ministerial duty a part of his time, which relation continued until 1852, when Rev. John Watson acted as stated supply for six months.

Rev. L. Grier's labors began January 1, 1853, and continued until December, 1860. From 1862 to 1864 the church was sup- plied by Rev. J. S. McGuire. In April, 1862, Rev. C. W. Wy- coff took charge, and in April, 1866, he was installed pastor of the church in connection with Bacon Ridge and Richmond, and continued to preach at East Springfield until April, 1873. The church was supplied for one year, when the Rev. W. M. Eaten assumed the pastoral relation, which continued until August 27, 1878. The present ruling elders are Henry Hammond, Robert Baird and John Gault. Robert Baird is also clerk of sessions. Communicants, 100.

ST. PAUL'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF SALEM.

Was organized by the Rev John Rinehart in 1814. The elders were Jacob Vance and Andrew Strayer.

Rev. James Manning served from 1825 to 1839. Rev. Benja- min Pope served from 1839 to 1843. Rev. Amos Bartholomew served from 1843 to 1848. Rev. George Baughman served from 1849 to 1850. Rev. Dennis Sweeney served from 1850 to 1853. Rev. David Sparks served from 1853 to 1859. Rev. James Man- ning served from 1859 to 1864. Rev. Jacob Singer served from 1864 to 1869. Rev. Joseph A. Roof served from 1870 to 1877. Rev. D. M. Kemerrer served from 1877 to 1879.

In 1870, a church was built in Salem-frame 22x46, a very neat and comfortable structure-the place of meeting having previously been located one mile east of the village. Present membership sixty-six.

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF EAST SPRINGFIELD.

The first Methodist preaching in the vicinity of East Springfield was by Rev. Joseph Hall at the houses of Harry Hammond and William Davidson, who with the Rileys, Rut- ledges, Johnsons and Minors, formed the first class.

About the year 1826, the citizens of East Springfield joined to- gether and erected a meeting house in the south part of the vil- lage, and as the Episcopalians were at that time in the majority it was known as the " Episcopalian church." In this building the Methodists worshiped until 1846, when they erected a building for themselves.

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF SALEM.

This society was organized in 1838, by Rev. Patrick McCue with the following members : Eli Mckinney, Margaret Miller, Mar- tha Thompson, John Lawson, John Lacy, Elizabeth Ferrell, John Ferrell and Sarah A. Myers. Eli Mckinney was the class leader.

The meetings were held for a long time in the school house. The first church was built of logs in 1844, and in 1848, a frame building was put up. In 1879, the house was rebuilt, 28x40, and dedicated July 13, 1879. Present membership, fifty. Class leader, D. M. Gruber, a descendant of the famous pioneer Meth- odist preacher of that name. Preacher in charge, Rev. S. W. McClure.

FRIENDS' SOCIETY.

This society was composed of William Farquhar and wife, Elizabeth; Joseph Hobson and wife, Ann; Joseph Talbott and wife, Mary ; Benjamin Talbott and wife, Susannah ; Jacob Ong and wife, Mary. The first ineetings were held at the house of William Farquhar until 1815, when a log meeting house was built. In 1820, a brick structure 30x40 was erected and is still

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standing on section nine, although not now used. Jacob Ong and John Watson were the first approved ministers. The so- ciety no longer exists and is only recorded as a land mark of the past.

MOUNT HOPE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

The records of this organization have not been well kept, but it is believed that the first class was formed about 1830. Class leader, James Cowden. The preaching was at James Rutledge's from 1833 to 1841, when a log church was built, which stood till 1860, when it was replaced by a frame. Present membership thirty. Class leader, Peter Polen. Preacher in charge, Rev. S. W. McClure.

MILLS.

Forty or fifty years ago when wheat was the staple product of Jefferson county, flouring mills were numerous, and Salem township possessed its proportion. Town fork of yellow creek, as well as Cedar and Clay Lick runs were employed to furnish motive power for woolen mills, saw and grist mills. These mills of the olden times have served their day and fallen into decay.

The old " race " and a few weatherbeaten posts standing like mile stones pointing to the past, is all that remains to tell of the busy wheels that once made music for the miller's ears.

There are now but three grist mills in the township, one at Richmond, owned by Fryer, Floyd & Co. It was erected in 1857 by Ephriam Catrel, and is run by steam. There is also one at East Springfield.

JOSEPH REED'S MILL

Is situated on Cedar Lick run in the southern part of the town- ship. It was built by Charles Porter in 1836, and run by water power. Mr. Reed is an excellent miller, and with the aid of the modern improvements in his mill is able to turn out a very superior article of flour.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.

ELI M. PYLE, M. D., was born in Washington county, Pa., December 9, 1803. When a young man he emigrated to Ohio and studied medicine with Dr. Hamilton at Mt. Pleasant, Jeffer- son county, Ohio. Was examined and licensed to practice by the medical board of the sixteenth district of Ohio, May 31, 1831. Married Sarah M. Shields, daughter of William Shields of Cross creek township, August 28, 1832, and set up business at the town of Richmond, Jefferson county, Ohio. Was one of the first board of trustees of that town, also one of the trustees of Richmond College. In 1849 Dr. Pyle received a deploma from the Washington Medical University, of Baltimore, Md., and practiced medicine successfully until his death, which occurred January 15, 1873. Children of Dr. E. M. and Sarah Pyle : Wil- liam H., born June 8, 1833; Roxana E., born December 17, 1834; Mary, born June 3, 1837 ; Margaretta, born December 10, 1838 ; Thomas H., born April 10, 1841; Samuel M., born October 11, 1843; Sheridan B., born January 10, 1845; Anna E., born July 20, 1847; Paulina, born October 17, 1851 ; Emma M., born May 11, 1853.

SHERIDAN B. PYLE, married Anna E. Cunningham, February 13, 1868. January 20, 1867, Mr. Pyle purchased the drug store of Riley & Rothacker in the town of Richmond, Ohio, where by affability, integrity and enterprise he has built up a good busi- ness. In 1873 he was elected mayor of the town, and still re- tains that office.

REV. J. B. BORLAND .- John B. Borland was born in Alle- gheny county, Pa., Jan. 22, 1843. Went to school at Bethel Academy from 1858 till 1862. Entered Westminister U. P. College at New Wilmington, Lawrence county, Pennsylvania, in 1862, and graduated in June, 1864. Licensed to preach March 31, 1867. Preached 15 months on probation in western Pennsylvania and northern New York, when he was compelled to suspend his ministerial labors for a period of 20 months-be- ing afflicted with laryngitis. In July, 1871, he accepted a call from the towns of Richmond and Knoxville, in Jefferson county, Ohio, and was ordained and installed in his new charge Sep- tember 12, 1871. He was married to Lizzie M. Stevenson, 72-B. & J. Cos.

daughter of Mary Stevenson, of New Wilmington, Lawrence county, Pa., May 31, 1866, and has two children-Lizzie M., born October 16, 1868, and John' D., born September 9, 1872. Rev. M. Borland still continues to minister to his congregation and enjoy the respect and esteem .of all who know him.

REV. J. R. KEYES was born near Carrollton, Ohio, August 16, 1844; reared on a farm and attended school at Harlem Springs, teaching occasionally until May, 1864, when he enlisted in the 157th O. N. G. During the winter of 1864, he enlisted in Com- pany " L," 5th O. V. Cavalry, and served until November, 1865, when he was discharged and returned to Ohio. Was licensed to preach in August, 1868, graduated and admitted into the Pitts- burgh Conference in 1869, since which time he has been engaged in the work of the ministry within the bounds of East Ohio Conference of the M. E. Church. Mr. Keyes was united in wed- lock with Miss Blanche Stedman, daughter of Hon. Lyman Stedman, of W. Va., April 4, 1871. To them were born children as follows: Laura, born July 31, 1872; Edith, born March 20, 1875 ; Raymond, born May 20, 1878. Mr. Keyes is at present the efficient and acceptable " preacher in charge " of the Rich- mond circuit.

REV. ISRAEL PRICE, son of Benjamin Price, of Jefferson county, Ohio, was born November 7, 1820. Commenced teach- ing school in 1840. Attended school at Hagerstown, Carrol county, Ohio, where he graduated. Studied theology under Richard Brown, D. D., of Hagerstown, Was licensed to preach in Steubenville in April, 1851 ; ordained and installed pastor of Feed Spring Church, Harrison county, Ohio, and officiated as pastor of that church three and one-half years. In 1854, .be- came pastor of Annapolis and Amsterdam churches, in Jeffer- son county, Ohio, where he preached 18 years, and then re- moved to Two Ridge church, where he remained 4 years and moved to Richmond, where he still resides, devoting his time and talents to the interests of the Presbyterian church, of which he is the honored pastor. Married September 11, 1849, to Eliz- abeth McCormick, and is the father of 8 children, viz. : Marga- ret L., Benjamin M., Nannie J., Mary M., Sarah N., Euphemia, John T. and Isabel S. One son, Benjamin M., is in the minis- try, preaching at Bethesda, Columbiana county, Ohio.

SAMUEL ROTHACKER, M. D., was born in Fayette county, Pa., August 9, 1825. His father moved to Carroll county, Ohio, in 1835, and young Samuel attended the Carrollton Academy ; read medicine with J. S. Hunter, M. D., from 1847 till 1851; attended lectures at Cleveland, Ohio, and commenced the practice of med- icine at Magnolia, Stark county, Ohio; removed to Steubenville, Ohio, and practiced there five years. In 1856, he came to Rich- mond, Ohio, and opened an office. He married Margaretta Pylo, daughter of Dr. E. M. Pyle, June 24, 1858; has four children- William H., Frank P., John D. and Mary H. Actuated by motives of patriotism, Dr. Rothacker in March, 1862, volunteered his services as army surgeon and served in that ca- pacity at Pittsburg Landing and elsewhere. He took sick and returned home in June, 1862. August 19, 1862, he enlisted in Company G, 52d O. V. I; mustered into service as first lieuten- ant at Camp Dennison, Ohio; promoted to captain May 18, 1863; was at the battles of Perryville, Ky., Nashville and Stone River, Tenn .; marched through to Huntsville, Ala., and back to Chica- manga, Lookout Mountain, Missionary Ridge, Buzzard's Roost, Resaca, Kenesaw, Peach Tree Creek, Jonesboro and Atlanta. Was discharged on account of disability, March, 1865. Dr. Roth- acker still continues the practice of medicine at Richmond, Ohio.

J. C. M. FLOYD, M. D)., son of John Floyd, of Jefferson county, Ohio, was born January 30, 1852. He was educated at New Market College and Hopedale Normal School. in Harrison county, Ohio; studied medicine under William Willigman, M. D., of Wintersville, Ohio; attended lectures at Belvne Medical Hospital, N. Y. ; afterwards at Long Island College Hospital, Brooklyn, N. Y. ; graduated at that institution, June 24, 1875, and commeneed the practice of medicine at Richmond. O., where he still resides. He was married December 27, 1877, to Ratie E. Aber, daughter of Jackson Aber, of Allegheny county, Pa. With a good education, pleasing manners and a desire to excel in his profession, Dr. Floyd's success is already assured.

WASHINGTON MCMILLEN, M. D., was born in Washington county, Pa., November 1, 1836; went to school at Florence Col- lege; attended lectures at Philadelphia, Pa. ; commenced prac- tice in 1861, in Washington county, Pa., which he continued un-

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til 1867, when he removed to Salem, Jefferson county, Ohio. He married Florence E. Brown, daughter of Norval Brown, May 28, 1874. Dr. McMillen is at present the only physician in the vil- lage of Salem.

J. D. CASEY, M. D., son of John T. Casey, of Mooretown, Jef- ferson county, Ohio, was born April 12, 1840; studied medicine with Drs. Lindsey and Saltsman, at Mechanicstown, Carroll county, Ohio, from 1857 to 1861 ; attended lectures at the med- ical department of Wooster University, located at Cleveland, O., and graduated in the spring of 1870. In 1871, he commenced practice at Circle Green, Jefferson county, Ohio, where he still resides. He married Maggie Stevens, daughter of John Stevens, of Carroll county, Ohio; has five children-John S., Lizzie B., Marietta, James W. and Edward G. Casey. Dr. Casey has also studied law and intends applying for admission to the bar.

WILLIAM M. CALHOON, M. D., is the son of Thomas Calhoon, who came to Ohio in 1810, and settled at East Springfield, where William M., the eldest of sixteen children, was born December 8, 1845. He read medicine with Dr. J. D. Casey and attended lec- tures at Cleveland, where he graduated February 26, 1877 ; com- menced practice at East Springfield, Ohio, April 2, 1877. He married Sadie N. Priee, daughter of Rev. Israel Price, of Rich- mond, Ohio, May 15, 1879.

JAMES E. SCOTT was born in Cecil county, Maryland, October 31, 1814. At the age of seventeen Mr. Scott went to learn the trade of miller with Hugh P. Ryland, of Washington county, Pa., where he remained seven years. About 1840 hc rented a grist mill on Island ereek, in Jefferson county, Ohio, which he run ten years, then bought a mill one mile above the Steuben- ville and Knoxville road, and run the same till July 4, 1861, when he rebuilt it and continued the business until 1872. Sold out and came to Richmond and engaged in general merchan- dising, which business he still continues. Married Margaret A. Graham, February 3, 1842. Nancy E., born December 18, 1842; William C., born July 6, 1844 ; Catharine A., born Au- gust 9, 1845 ; Alevelda, born August 16, 1847. Mrs. Seott dying September 29, 1849, Mr. Scott married Editha W. Davis by whom he had six childen-Margaret M., born June 8, 1851; Sarah V., born February 23, 1855; Davis G., born July 8, 1859; Altai, born October 5, 1860; Mary E., born December 24, 1863, and John T. Scott, born July 16, 1865. William C. Scott, died July 29, 1844. Alwelda Scott, died February, 12, 1850 : Nancy E. Scott, died August 5, 1860 ; Sarah V. Scott, died August 6, 1860.

WILLIAM ANDREWS, son of John Andrews, a colonel in the war of 1812, was born in Washington county, Pa., in August, 1800, he eame with his father to Ohio in 1803, and located on sec- tion 6, range 3, township 10. Mr. Andrews was married Oeto- ber 26, 1837, to Jane Mccullough, daughter of John McCollough, of East Springfield, Jefferson county, Ohio, by whom he had nine children as follows : Mary, Nancy, Margaret, Katie, John, David, James, Annie E, and Thomas Andrews. Mary, married Matthew Swann, and died at Manchester, Tenn. : John enlisted in company "G," 52d, O. V. I, and died of measles, at Bowling Green, Ky. Mr. Andrews died June 28, 1871, and his widow survives him.

GILBERT H. BAKE, son of G. Bake, who came from England in 1830, and located in Westmoreland county, Pa., but removed to Ohio, March 28, 1850. Gilbert Bake, Sr., married Margaret Houseman in England, and had three children, of whom Gilbert H. was the younger, born in Pennsylvania, November 11, 1837. Married Mary E. Metcalf, and had two children, named John N. and Gilbert Bake.

HENRY K. FORD-Stephen Ford was born in Maryland in 1764; married Ruth Stevenson, April 4, 1773, at Baltimore ; emigrated to Washington county, Pa., and from thenee to Ohio, in 1799, where he located on the southwest quarter of section 10, township 10, range 3 of the Steubenville land district. Mr. Ford crossed the Alleghany mountains on horseback ; he and his wife carrying all their earthly possessions with them. Af- terwards Mrs. Ford, while on a visit to her people in the east swam the Ohio river on horseback, a feat, perhaps, unequaled in lady equestrianism. They reared in their new home thirteen children, of whom Nicholas was the second son, born March 12, 1795. He was the father of ten children, of whom Henry K. Ford was the ninth, born near Richmond, Ohio, November 28,

1842, and educated at Richmond College. Mr. Ford married Margaret Jackman, daughter of Andrew Jackman, January 14, 1868, and has three children-Harry J., John and Mary E. Ford. Mr. F. is regarded as a successful farmer and wool-grower. Lives on. section 7, township 10, range 3.

ANDREW JACKMAN, son of Henry Jackman, of Ireland, who married Christiana Gregg and emigrated to the United States, with one ehild, settled in Pennsylvania and reared a family of 7 children, of whom Andrew was the fourth, born in Washington county, Pennsylvania, November 26, 1797. Removed to Ohio and located on section 3, township 10, range 3, in 1806, where he still lives, enjoying the fruits of his toil. Married Elizabeth Gaddis, daughter of John Gaddis, of Richmond, Ohio, in Au- gust, 1836. Had seven children. Henry, born June 26, 1837; Asa, born April 10, 1842; Milton, born January 23, 1846; Had- dassah, born February 15, 1851; Annie, born January 15, 1839 ; Margaret, born May 20, 1840; Mary A., born September 9, 1841. Milton died in infancy and Annie at 3 years of age.

JOSEPH REED-Mr. Reed's father, Adam Reed, emigrated from Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania, to Richland county, Ohio, in 1827, and came from there to Jefferson county, Ohio, in 1832. He had nine children, of whom Joseph was the fourth, and was born April 28, 1827. Married Mary E. Hayes, daughter of Wil- liam Hayes, of Wayne township, in May, 1861. Children - Mary E., William H., Maggie L., Edgar C., Annie B., James, Adam T. and Cora J. Reed. Mr. R. owns a farm of 160 acres, and a flouring mill situated on section 1, in Salem township, Jefferson county, Ohio.

HENRY NORMAN was born in Hampshire county, Virginia, in February, 1781, and came to Ohio in 1793, locating on Mingo Bottom. Mr. N. was a soldier in the war of 1812, under Col. Duvall; moved to Salem township in 1814. Married Ann Knott by whom he had nine children-James, Nathaniel, Lucinda, Rebecea A., John, Sarah, Nancy, William and Mary Norman. John was born July 28, 1811, and came to his present location in 1839. Married Catharine Lupler in 1839, by whom he had three children-Henry, Margaret and Rebecca.

BENJAMIN SHELLY .- John Shelly was born in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, and emigrated to Ohio in 1820. He had five sons and one daughter. Died September 13, 1867, aged eighty-one years. Benjamin, his eldest son, was born October 13, 1809. Married Elizabeth Burson, daughter of Joseph Bur- son, of Island Creek township, December 27, 1832, and located on section 4, near Richmond, where he has since lived. . Has seven daughters, all living. Catharine married John Lindley, Sarah married John MeMillen, Emma married John Irvine, Martha married Robert McCrea, Jane married Thos. C. Harburt, Anna and Zelma are single. Mrs. Shelly died June 7, 1868. Mr. S. is engaged in farming and stock raising, and has on his farm some fine animals.

SAMUEL CULP .- Baltzer Culp came to Ohio in 1800, and set- tled where the town of Somerset now stands and laid out the town. His son Adam was born in Somerset county, Pa., in 1798; married Nancy Wright and had eight children. Samuel being the third son, married Harriet Wright, daughter of Joshua Wright, and had by her eight ehildren-Adam J., Annie, Sam- uel E., Alice, Jennie, Sherman T., Albert W. and Clyde Culp. Mr. C. is an enterprising farmer and has the best breeds of cattle and hogs.

JOHN S. WATT .- David Watt eame to Ohio, settled on section 8, township 10, range 3, and died there at the age of eighty-one. John Watt, son of David, married Jane Starr, daughter of John Starr, of Wayne township, and reared thirteen children-John S. Watt being the fifth child. He married Ruth F. Hobson, daughter of James Hobson, in March, 1845, and was blessed with six children-Sarah J., Caroline C., Joseph H., David L, Leti- tia and John W. Watt. Mr. Watt has a fine farm of 220 acres. beautifully located one mile west of Richmond, where he resides.

ROBERT DOUGLAS was born in Allegheny county, Pa., in 1812, and eame to Ohio with his father, Robert Douglas, in 1814. He worked at the potter trade with Ezekiel Cole and afterwards with his brother, Thompson Douglas, at the gunsmith business. Clerked for James Jones four years, ten years with Barrett and two years with Newlon, on the corner where James E. Scott now keeps store. In 1874 Mr. Douglas set up business for himself-

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general merchandising, in the town of Richmond, under the name of R. Douglas & Son, and still continues the business. Mr. Douglas was married October 10, 1843, to Mary A. Read, and had by her three children, named Samuel, Mattie and Mar- garet J. Douglas.

J. G. ALLEN, son of Aaron Allen, who came from Washing- ton county, Pennsylvania, and located on Bacon Ridge, in Jef- ferson county, where James was born, November 14, 1803. Married Martha Shane, March 28, 1828, who died in September 1866, and Mr. Allen married Sarah Waggoner; December 26, 1868. Mr. Allen was Major of the Ohio State Militia, in 1827 and acted as such until 1834 when he left Ross township. He was elected to the legislature of Ohio in 1845, and again in 1858. Settled in Richmond in 1874 where he lives at his ease.

JOHN W. SCOTT, the fifth son of Robert Scott, of Washington county, Pa., was born June 10, 1825; came to Carroll county, Ohio, in 1827, and engaged in farming ; education limited to the advantages of the common school. In 1846 Mr. Scott left Car- roll county, came to Jefferson, and learned the milling trade with his brother, which he followed until 1857. He was mar- ried January 7, 1851, to Hannah Walker, daughter of William Walker, of Mooretown, Jefferson county, Ohio, and had eight children-Elvira, born December 10, 1851 ; Lucinda, born March 29, 1853; William W., born June 24, 1854; Robert E., April 19, 1856; Eliza M., born April 26, 1858; John A., born June 11. 1860; Meltonewah, born July 11, 1867; Althea M., born August 16, 1869. Robert S., Sr., died September 3, 1830; Lucinda died June 26, 1856; Elvira Scott, died January 1, 1869; John A. Scott died April 17, 1874.

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History of Belmont and Jefferson Counties, Ohio, and incidentially historical collection pertaining to border warfare and the early settlement of the adjacent portion of the Ohio Valley, Part 197

Author: Caldwell, J. A. (John Alexander) 1n; Newton, J. H., ed; Ohio Genealogical Society. 1n Publication date: 1880 Publisher: Wheeling, W. Va. : Historical Pub. Co. Number of Pages: 728

Author: Caldwell, J. A. (John Alexander) 1n; Newton, J. H., ed; Ohio Genealogical Society. 1n
Publication date: 1880
Publisher: Wheeling, W. Va. : Historical Pub. Co.
Number of Pages: 728