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Twenty-one more generations of this ancient and celebrated family followed, until we find Elder William Wentworth, the first of the name in America, a historical account of whom places his first known appearance in New England in 1639,. nineteen years subsequent to the historic landing of the May- fower.
May Wentworth, of the fourth generation from Elder Wil- liam Wentworth, and a granddaughter of Timothy Went-
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worth, married Jabez Ricker, by whom she had ten children. Jabez was born in 1742 and died in 1838. Deborah, also of the fourth generation from Elder William Wentworth, mar- ried Joseph Ricker. Samuel, son of Jabez and Mary (Went- worth) Ricker, was born at Berwick, Me., July 7, 1776, mar- ried, January 17, 1790, Susanna, daughter of Benjamin and Mary Jewett, who was born in Londonderry, New Hamp- shire, March 28, 1770. To this couple, the first of the family to settle in Clermont, were born seven children: Rufus, April 3, 1791, in Sanford, Me., died June 29, 1846, and is buried at Davenport, Iowa, where he was judge ten years; Jabez, born May 25, 1794, in Poland, Me., never married, taught the first school in Union school house in Monroe township, Clermont county, and was drowned January 12, 1841, in the Arkansas river ; Benjamin Jewett, born in Poland, Me., July 7, 1797, was the father of the late Samuel G. Ricker, and died October 7, 1861; Samuel, born February 3, 1800, at Poland, Me., was senator in Louisiana in 1849, consul-general at Frankfort eight years; Susan, born in Poland, Me., November 1, 1802, wife of John Fitzpatrick, died September 10, 1854; the subject of this sketch, Eben S. Ricker, born in Poland, Me., March 9, 1805; and the youngest, Darius, born April 25, 1810, died July 15, 1855. Samuel and Susannah (Jewett) Ricker, parents of the above seven children, emigrated from Maine to Clermont county in 1814, settled in Pleasant Hill, then in Ohio, and later in Pierce township, where descendants reside to this day. They were a most worthy couple, with the marked character- istics of their respective families, Susanna Jewett being of the noted Jewett family so well and favorably known in connec- tion with the Wentworths and Rickers. Samuel Ricker, after a long and useful life, of seventy-two years, died at Pleasant Hill, March 10, 1838. His devoted wife died October 20, 1855, mourned by relatives and the whole community.
Eben S. Ricker inherited the noblest qualities of blood from a long line of illustrious ancestried men of Clermont, and dedi- cated his life to science, literature and the service of humanity. He was liberally educated in the best schools of Southern Ohio, and married Harriet, daughter of John and Mary Pum- pelly: who was born in the State of Maine, May 11, 1803, and sprang from one of New England's oldest and most respected families. The issue of this union was Celia Pumpelly Ricker, born May 21, 1830, married August 24, 1854, Dr. Hiram Frease. of Napoleon, Ohio, and Ellen T. Ricker, born May 16, 1835, married October 9, 1856, Dr. Z. Freeman, of Cincinnati.
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. Dr. Hiram Frease is deceased and his widow lives at the old Ricker home in Pierce township. They are given mention at some length in connection with the sketch of Charles O. Hays, which is to be found elsewhere in this history.
FRANK SNIDER.
Mr. Frank Snider, president of the Bank of Owensville, Owensville, Ohio, since its organization, in September, 1909, which office he has filled with dignity and great satisfaction, has been a resident of Owensville, Ohio, since the year of his birth, 1858, his parents being John and Maggie (Smith) Snider.
John Snider was born in Germany in 1815 and crossed the Atlantic when a young man to seek his fortune in a land where there was greater opportunity for business advance- ment. He was a tanner and a manufacturer of leather and his first settlement was made in Williamsburg township, Cler- mont county, Ohio, and later he removed to Owensville, where he continued his occupation. His wife, Maggie (Smith) Snider, was also a native of Germany, her birth occurring in 1818. She died on November 5, 1899, at the age of eighty- one years. They were the parents of seven children, all of whom were born in Clermont county. They are as follows: Mary, who is the wife of Peter Bichard, of Owensville, Ohio. Andrew, John and Thomas reside in Owensville, Ohio.
Kate is the wife of Joseph Fitzpatrick, and is a resident of Chicago.
Frank, the subject of this mention.
Carrie, deceased.
Mr. Frank Snider pursued his education in the schools of Owensville, Ohio, later attending for a short period the schools of Dayton, Ohio. At the age of fourteen years, he entered his father's tannery, and there learned the trade from his father. He was thus employed for four or five years, but thinking that he would prefer another vocation, he and his brother, Andrew, established a flour mill at Owensville, which has been one of the principal industries of that place. A few years after the business was started, Andrew withdrew from the company, and Mr. Frank Snider assumed the entire business. He con- tinued the business from 1883 to 1909, at which time he sold the mill. During the time he conducted the milling business,
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Mr. Snider met with an unusual degree of success and be- cause of his industry and frugality, he is now counted as one of the well-to-do and substantial men of this section.
Mr. Frank Snider was married in June, 1885, to Miss Mary Meyers, who was born in Owensville, Ohio, in 1860, and is a daughter of Minrod and Elizabeth (Hipt) Meyers, the latter of whom was born in Germany, in 1826, and died in 1896. The . former was born in Germany, in 1833, and died in September, 1911, both he and his wife being laid to rest in the Owensville cemetery. They came to America in 1847, settling in Cler- mont county. He was a stone mason by trade and was known to the citzens of Owensville for many years as an energetic and enterprising man of affairs. He devoted three years to his country's service during the Civil war, having enlisted in Company I, Sixty-first regiment, Ohio volunteer infantry. To this union were born five children :
Louis Meyers, of Owensville, Ohio.
Ollie, who became the. wife of John Fatter, is deceased.
John is a resident of Walnut Hills, Cincinnati.
Mary, became the wife of our subject.
Joseph, is a resident of Owensville, Ohio.
The union of Mr. and Mrs. Snider has been blessed with four children, all born in Clermont county :
Louis, who was born in 1886, is a graduate of the Owens- ville High School. He is still at the parental home.
Carrie, who is also a graduate of the Owensville High School, is at home.
Olien was graduated from the Owensville High School.
Stanley, who was born January 2, 1899, attends the Owens- ville school.
The present family home of Mr. Snider was purchased in 1890, and is a very beautiful place, consisting of about two acres, and the general appearance of the place shows careful supervision and personal pride in possession of a comfortable home.
In politics, Mr. Snider is a standard advocate of the Demo- cratic party and takes an active party interest in all local af- fairs. He has served on the school board and as township treasurer, and in the discharge of these duties, he has always been conscientious and faithful.
Mr. Snider might well be termed self-made for his success in life has depended entirely on his own efforts. He is counted as one of the most progressive and enterprising of the business men of the county.
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CHARLES O. HAYS.
Charles O. Hays, who carries on a farm in Pierce township, is well known in that part of Clermont county as a man of ability and energy. He has made a careful study of agricul- tural matters and carries on his work in accordance with mod- ern approved methods. He was born in Shelbyville, Ind., in 1860, son of Seeley and Sarah (Bullard) Hays, the father at one time a general mechanic in Cincinnati. The father was born in Cincinnati in 1833 and died in 1907, and the mother, who was born in Connecticut in 1839, died in 1906, and was buried in Indiana. They had ten children, of whom six now survive: Charles O .; Perry, of Oklahoma ; Harry lives in In- diana; Lewis, also of Indiana ; Bessie, wife of Robert Winings, of Cincinnati; Mary, wife of John L. Nickey, of Van Wert, Ohio; Seeley, of Indiana.
Mr. Hays attended school for a time in. Cincinnati, but is largely self-educated. He has mastered considerable knowl- edge on the subjects of astronomy, surveying, mathematics, physics, ancient and general history and general mechanics, and has lectured on history, geology and astronomy. He has made a special study of theology and the Bible and has made research into the religions of all people, ancient and modern. He is never satisfied to give up study, but expects to be a student all his life. He thinks deeply on various subjects as he studies them and is very enthusiastic about the research work which occupies his spare time. When fifteen years of age he was employed as a bookkeeper by a Cincinnati firm, but as his health was delicate, he came to the home of Eben S. Ricker as a farm boy. This was. in 1876, and he expected to return to the city at the end of the season, or when his health had improved sufficiently. However, his work was satisfactory and he and the family were mutually attracted, so that he remained, and for the past fifteen years has had com- plete charge of the farm and its business. He takes care of the buildings, improving, managing the question of crops, and handles all branches of the work. He is a Republican in political views, and is much interested in general affairs. He had great affection and regard for Mr. Ricker, as well as for other members of the family, and they reciprocated the feel- ing. He honored the late Dr. Hiram Frease and considered him one of the best men he ever had the pleasure of knowing. A sketch of Mr. Ricker is to be found elsewhere in this work,
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and in a succeeding portion of this article Dr. Frease is given more extensive mention. .
On February 29, 1912, Mr. Hays married Miss Julia Noelcke, born in Cincinnati, daughter of Edward and Margaret Noelcke, who were born in Germany, and died in Cincinnati. Mrs. Hays is one of eleven children.
Dr. Hiram Frease, deceased, was born in Somerset, Pa., in 1825, and died in Clermont county, Ohio, in 1896, being buried in Spring Grove cemetery. He was a son of John and Elizabeth Frease, natives of Somerset county. He was edu- cated in Cincinnati and began the practice of medicine early in life, in Pittsburgh. Comparatively early in life he retired from professional life and located on a farm near Napoleon, Henry county, Ohio, but spent most of his time after re- tirement with his family in Pierce township. He made a great study of political affairs and understood politics better than the average citizen. He lectured in medical schools and colleges and made a special study of history. He was partly self-educated and was a man of a large fund of general knowl- edge, as well as knowledge along the special lines in which he was most interested. His death was a sad loss to the com- munity, where all held him in great esteem. His wife was Miss Celia P. Ricker, a native of Clermont county, daughter of Eben S. Ricker ; she has one sister, Mrs. Ellen Freeman.
Part of the beautiful home was erected in 1828 and has stood the severe test of years very well. It has been im- proved and additions have been made several times, the last in 1892 and 1893, by Dr. Freeman and Dr. Frease. Mr. Hays is a close student of the political situation and has often pre- dicted the elections, never making a wrong prediction. He is a genuine gentleman and occupies almost the place of a son in the home of Mrs. Frease, who says that in the thirty-six years he has been with her he has never spoken an unkind or unthoughtful word.
A. C. IVEN.
Mr. A. C. Iuen, vice-president of the Farmers' and Mer- chants' Bank of Owensville, Ohio, is well known throughout the county of Clermont both in connection with his banking interests and agricultural pursuits. Mr. Iuen resides on his excellent farm of ninety-five acres in Stonelick township,
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which he has nicely improved to the present condition of modern convenience. He was born in Boston, Ohio, in 1858, and is a son of Joseph and Theresa (Rosslett) Iuen.
Joseph Iuen was born in Belford, France, in 1820, and came with his parents to America about 1834, settling in Boston, Clermont county, where they followed the occupation of farm- ing. Joseph Iuen passed from this life in 1909, after an active and useful life. He was a believer of the faith of the Catholic church and burnt the brick, also helped to build, the Owens- ville church, some fifty years ago.
Theresa (Rosslett) Iuen was born in Belford, France, in 1822, and came to America about 1834, and with her parents . made her home in Stonelick township, Clermont county. To her union with Joseph Iuen were born the following named children :
Henry, deceased.
Mary, is the wife of John Slick, of Kalamazoo, Mich.
Louise, married Henry Bauman, of Beechwood, Hamilton county, Ohio.
Joseph L., of Plainville, Hamilton county, Ohio.
A. C., who is the subject of this mention.
James, of Cincinnati.
Millie, is the wife of David Bauman, of Beechwood, Ohio.
. Josephine, is the wife of Emil Parnell, of Kalamazoo, Mich.
Mr. A. C. Iuen attended the school in Jackson township until he reached the age of eight years, after which he became a student of the Terrace Park school. He received a good edu- cation, which has since enabled him to successfully attend to his business interests as the years have passed away.
The business career of Mr. Iuen began as a farmer, being associated with his cousin, Joseph Felter, and for a period of four years followed this occupation in this connection. At the expiration of this time, Mr. Iuen purchased a huckster wagon and was engaged in this line of business for some five years, after which he undertook the management of his father's farm for nineteen years. In 1904, he purchased his present farm, where he has continued to reside since.
In 1885 Mr. Iuen wedded Miss Elizabeth Berwauger, who was born in Fayetteville, Brown county, Ohio, a daughter of Bernard and Mary Frances (Cattecelle) Berwauger, the for- ' mer of whom was born in Loraine, Germany, in 1824. After he settled in Brown county, he was occupied as a farmer, making his home now with Mr. Iuen. The mother was born
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in France in 1839, and died in 1902. Mrs. Iuen is one of eight children :
Charles, deceased.
Charles, lives in Brown county, Ohio.
Maggie, is the wife of Henry Russlett, of Middletown, Ohio.
Elizabeth, wife of Mr. Iuen.
John, of Fayetteville, Ohio.
Annie, is the wife of Frank Russlett, of Newtown, Ohio.
Bernard, is a resident of Norwood, Ohio.
Edith, wife of Charles Straup, of Lynchburg, Ohio.
In connection with his farming interests, Mr. Iuen has been associated with the Farmers' and Merchants' Bank of Owens- ville since it was organized, in August, 1909, as director and vice-president.
Mr. Iuen is a Democrat in politics and is now serving out a term of county commissioner, having also served as trustee of Jackson township. For a period of ten years he was super- intendent of the Horse Thief Association.
In religious matters, both Mr. and Mrs. Iuen embrace the belief of the Catholic church, of which they are devout mem- bers. Mr. and Mrs. Iuen are numbered among the substantial people of Clermont county and enjoy the respect of all with whom they are associated. Mr. Iuen is possessed of remark- able executive ability, perseverance and enterprise and is a man of wide acquaintance throughout the county.
THOMAS DAUGHERTY.
Mr. Thomas Daugherty, of Stonelick township, who has a wide and favorable acquaintance in Clermont county, Ohio, has practically retired from active connection with agricultural interests, to which he has devoted his energies for many years. During the active period of his life he gave a great deal of at- tention to the raising of fine stock, as well as to general farm- ing. He was born at Boston, now Owensville, Clermont county, October 13, 1847, and is a son of James and Rosanna (South) Daugherty, the latter of which was born at Owens- ville, Ohio. July 17, 1817, and died February 1. 1896, her re- mains being laid to rest in the Owensville cemetery.
James Daugherty was born May 1. 1818, in Bracken county, Kentucky, and died in 1870. He was a soldier in the Civil
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war, participating in the one hundred-day service, having en- listed in the One Hundred and Fifty-third regiment, Ohio vol- unteer infantry. He was a cooper by occupation and was a resident in Stonelick township. To the union were born five children, all born in Clermont county :
Thomas, our subject.
Albert married Lucinda Patterson and is deceased.
Kate died at the age of fourteen years.
Martha Jane became the wife of Albert Brunk, of Owens- ville.
Annie became the wife of Charles Ulrey, of Owensville.
The religion of Mr. and Mrs. James Daugherty was evi- denced by their membership in the Methodist church, and their lives were consistent with their profession of faith.
Mr. Thomas Daugherty obtained his education in the pub- lic schools of Owensville, remaining at the parental home until he reached his twenty-sixth year, when he was united in marriage to Miss Adelaide Roudebush, the ceremony being celebrated October 16, 1873. Miss Roudebush was born in 1849 in the home where she and her husband now reside, and is a daughter of James and Paulina Medaris Roudebush, the former of whom was born near Owensville, in 1821, and died in 1863, and the latter was born in Batavia township, in 1823, and died in 1876, both being buried in the Owensville cem- etery. They were the parents of seven children :
Adelaide, who became the wife of our subject.
, Leonidas married Maude Davidson, of St. Louis, Mo.
Lydia became the wife of James Hoffman and is now de- ceased.
Mary is Mrs. George Hill, of Cleves, Ohio.
Charles, deceased, married Minne Hensil.
Emma is the wife of William Reichard, a resident of Iowa.
James is a resident of Kenova, W. Va.,. He married Blanche Fisher.
After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Daugherty settled on a farm adjoining the one he now owns and carried on general farming for three years, then removed to Batavia township, where they made their home for a period of eight years. At the expiration of that time they returned to the farm of Mrs. Daugherty's father, which they purchased. This farm con- sists of seventy acres of fine farm land and they have built additions to the house and barns at various times until they have modernized all of the building's according to their own ideas of convenience and comfort.
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Mr. Daugherty has always supported the Republican party, but his life has been too busy to admit of great activity in politics.
In religious matters both Mr. and Mrs. Daugherty embrace the faith of the Methodist denomination, in the work of which they take an active part.
Mr. and Mrs. Daugherty are both members of prominent pioneer families of Clermont county, who were closely con- nected with the growth and development of this section.
Mr. Daugherty is a man of genial manner and is broad and liberal in all his views, standing for all that is for the good of the town. He is a great reader and keeps well informed on all public issues and questions of the day. Mrs. Daugherty is a great lover of flowers and devotes much time to the culture of flowers and plants. They have worked persistently day after day in the agricultural interests, finding ample opportu- nity in the duties of the farm for the exercise of their talents and industry and meeting thereby the success which is the just reward of earnest labor.
FRED B. SCHAFROTH.
Mr. Fred B. Schafroth, a well known optical specialist and watchmaker, formerly of Cincinnati, has been a resident of Stonelick, Clermont county, Ohio, since March, 1910. He pur- chased seventy-six acres of land adjoining the village, rebuilt the hotel, can accommodate twenty-five or thirty summer guests and supplies special dinners to automobile parties.
Mr. Schafroth was born in Switzerland, in 1861, son of Sam- uel and Mary (Mertz) Schafroth, both natives of that coun- try, where they spent their entire lives. The father was born in 1838 and died in 1906. The mother passed away when our subject was but one year old. He is the only one of the family of three children who came to America.
Mr. Schafroth received his education in Switzerland, where he also learned the watchmaker's trade, and followed the same in that country for seven years, coming to America at the age of twenty-two. Settling in Cincinnati, his home for some twenty-five years, he conducted a jewelry and watchmaker's store, and in 1901 became a graduate optician, which profes- sion he has successfully engaged in to the present time. He
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still maintains an office at Stonelick and practices in all parts of the county. He is well known and popular in the Swiss col- onies of Cincinnati, having held office in all of them.
March 16, 1887, occurred the marriage of Fred B. Schafroth and Miss Bertha Karl. The latter, a native of Germany, was born in 1862, daughter of Carl and Mary Karl. Mr. Karl died in Germany, in 1888, and his widow is now the wife of R. Metzner, residing in Germany. Mrs. Schafroth has a brother and sister who live in Germany. Mr. and Mrs. Schafroth have one daughter, Ella M., born December 10, 1887, at Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the Lutheran church, Cincinnati, but for convenience attend the Baptist church at Stonelick.
In politics, Mr. Schafroth is independent, voting for the man he believes best qualified for. the office.
.WILLIAM A. BROWN.
Mr. William A. Brown, a successful farmer and stock- raiser of Clermont county, Ohio, resides on a fine farm of twelve and one-half acres three miles from Owensville. He is also the owner of a splendidly improved farm in Goshen township, which consists of one hundred and thirty-four and one-half acres. He has accumulated his possessions through his own efforts and careful management of his business inter- ests. He was born at Elenor, Ohio; in 1858, and is a son of James M. and Jerusha (Combs) Brown, the former of whom was born in Pennsylvania, in 1828, and died in 1894. He was a farmer in Wayne and Miami townships for many years. His wife was born in Elenor, in 1835, and died in August, I9II.
William A. Brown is one of a family of nine children, all of whom were born in Clermont county. They are as follows : William A.
Lydia, who is the wife of Wylie Felter, resides near Day- ton, Ohio.
Etta married George McFarland, of Dayton. Ohio.
Alva is a resident of Indiana.
Frank is residing in Iowa.
Charles lives in Iowa.
Anna is the wife of William Burdsall. of Newtonsville, Ohio.
Ella is a resident of Covington, Ky.
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Sallie, who married Clifford Rybolt, lives in Covington, Ky.
The education of Mr. William A. Brown was obtained in the public schools of Georgetown, Ohio, after which he worked on a farm in the neighborhood for a period, becoming profi- cient in all the details of farm labor.
In 1880 occurred the marriage of Mr. Brown to Miss Jessie Knott, who was born in Belfast, Clermont county, in 1863, a daughter of Lytle and Abigail (Beltz) Knott. Her father was a native of Clermont county, having been born in 1818, died in 1902, and the mother, who was born in Hamilton county, in 1824, died January 27, 1908. They were the parents of the fol- lowing children :
Adaline married Eli Boyer, of Clermont county, Ohio, and now resides in Virginia.
Mary Ann died in March, 1865.
Marvin, of Milford, Ohio.
Jessie married William Brown.
John, of Goshen, Ohio.
After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Brown settled in Miami township, where they spent some time, being occupied in till- ing the soil. . They removed to Wayne township, after a time, and later to Defiance county, Ohio, still following the pursuits of agriculture. They returned to Clermont county, and after three years spent in Miami township, they purchased the farm of one hundred and thirty-four acres in Goshen township. and there remained until May, 1912, when they removed to their present home.
In the family of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Brown eleven children have been born, all but two natives of Clermont county.
Clarence, who was born in Wayne township, married Edna Liming and their home is in Illinois. They have one son, Alvin.
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