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To William and Mary ( Lieurance) Pond eight children were born, five of whom are still living. the names of the children, in the order of their birth, being as follow : John, born in 1835, who is a retired farmer at Columbus; Jesse W., born in 1837, died in March. 1909. at Morgan Hill, California, where he was a stock dealer and farmer; Mary J .. born in 1840, married Thomas J. Bloom, and died in 1892; Anna, born In 1843, first married W. H. Lieurance and later Campbell Wright, and died in September, 1901; Tillie, born in 1847, first married a Mr. Anson. later Henry Arnold, and now lives at Port William, Ohio: William A., the subject of this sketch; Martha E., a resident of Montgomery, Alabama, who is the widow of R. E. Hunt, and Lina, who married C. B. Murphy, a merchant of New Antioch, this county.
William A. Pond grew up on the farm and received his education in the public schools of that neighborhood. He lived at home until bis marriage, on September 10, 1874. after which he lived on a part of the home farm, subsequentis building a home on n tract of land which be purchased and where he lived until March, 1902, at which time he moved to New Antioch, where he now lives. When a young man. Mr. Pond engaged In buying and shipping live stock and wool, and has ever since been engaged in that business. About seven years ago, he became a partner with Bennett & Thompson, of Wilmington, and is a member of that firm now. For the past twelve years he has been
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a justice of the peace in New Antioch, and in 1914 was re-elected to a term of four years, as a Republican.
Mr. Pond's wife, before her marriage, was Alice Tener, a native of Adams county, Ohio, born at Locust Grove, the daughter of Isaac and Elizabeth (Weaver) Tener, both of whom are deceased. Mrs. Pond's father was a harness-maker and also a native of Adams county. Her mother, however, was a native of Highland county, and died when Mrs. Pond was a small girl. After her death the father married again and moved to New Antioch.
To William A. and Alice (Tener) Pond have been born twelve children, four of whom are deceased, the names of the children, in the order of their birth, being as follow: Verdie, born on July 18, 1875, died on July 30, 1876; Frank B., March 21, 1877, a well-known farmer of this county; Naomi, April 14, 1879, who died on October 11, 1880; Fred, April 26. 1881, who married Oval West, and is a resident of Wilmington ; Mary, March 27, 1883, who married Edwin §. Thatcher, and died on December 23, 1910; Edna, July 27, 1885, who is unmarried, and lives in Columbus, Ohio; Vada, March 16, 1887, who married Charles Severs, and lives at Sabina, Ohio; Chloe, November 10, 1888, who died on January 18, 1800; Cliff, who married a Miss Stotler; Zella, February S, 1891, who died on August 6, of the same year; Charlotte, July 21, 1892, who married Fred Arnold, of St. Paul, Minnesota, and Guy, October 17, 1894, who married Mary Oglesbee, of Lumberton, Oblo.
William A. Pond is a member of the Knights of Pythlas and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He has been a delegate to the grand lodge of Odd Fellows for eight successive years and is a trustee of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows home at Springfield, Ohio. Mr. Pond is a well-known citizen of this county, honest and upright in all of the relations of life and admired and respected by his fellow citizens, he and all the members of his family being held in high esteem hereabout.
JESSE G. BATSON.
Jesse G. Batson is a prominent citizen and farmer of Jefferson township, this county, who was born in Washington township, this county, on November 2, 1861, the son of Ephraim and Louisa (Wright) Batson, both natives of Clinton county, the former born in Washington township and the latter near Martinsville. Ephraim Batson was the son of Samuel Batson, a native of Pennsylvania, who came to Ohio when'a young man and located in what is now Clark township, entering between eighty and one hundred acres of land, which he cleared. He married a Thornbill and he and his wife died in that township. Louisa Wright was the daughter of James and Sarah Jane (West) Wright, also pioneers of Clinton county, who owned nearly one hundred acres of land just north of Martinsville.
Ephraim Batson received a common school education in the schools of Clinton county and spent his life as a farmer in Washington township, having been the owner of one hundred and twenty-one acres, upon which he lived for many years. The last six years of his life were spent with his son, Jesse G. His wife died at the comparatively early age of forty-nine, but he lived to he eighty-two. They were the parents of six children, four of whom, Christopher, George, Sarah Ann and Jesse G., grew to maturity. Ephraim Batson was an influential and useful citizen and had served as school director and road supervisor in Washington township.
Jesse G. Batson was educated in the public schools of Washington township and, with the exception of ten years, which he spent in Newport, Kentucky, as a street railway motorman, has been a farmer all his life. He moved to the farm upon which he now lives in 1903, and now owns sixty acres of land in Jefferson township. He has cleared the farm and erected good buildings and is rated as a prosperous farmer.
On December 31, 1882, Jesse G. Batson was married to Clara Hodson, who was born
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and reared at Westboro, this county, the daughter of Edwin Hodson, to which union two children were born, Laura and Harry. Mr. Batson married, secondly, on October 8, 1913, to Josephine MeClearin, of Highland county, Oblo, who was born at Hillsboro and reared at Samantha, and to this second marriage there was born one child, Margaret. who died in infancy.
Mr. Batson is a member of the Christian church, and his wife is a member of the Friends church. Mr. Batson has served as township trustee and bas filled other local offices. He is prominent in the political councils of Jefferson township and popular in the neighborhood in which he resides.
WALTER 8. OSBORN.
Walter S. Osborn, now a successful and well-known farmer of Jefferson township. this county. was born in Beech Grove. In this county, on July 12. 1866, a son of Alfred and Martha (Stanton) Osborn, both natives of Beech Grove. Martha Stanton was the daughter of William and Theodosia (Thatcher) Stanton, early settlers in Clinton county. The Thatcher family history is set out at length elsewhere in this volume.
The late Alfred Osborn, who was a well-known farmer of Clinton county, was educated in the public schools of this county. and after leaving school, farmed at Beech Grove and at Midland City. He died in the Intter village. Walter S. Osborn was one of six children born to his parents. Alfred and Martha ( Stanton) Osborn, the others being Lettie. Sarah T., Ollie, Rena and Frank.
Walter 8. Osborn received his education in the Osborn district school, and in the fall of ISS8 removed to Midland and for ten years operated a livery stable at that place. Subsequently. be purchased forty-five acres of land, a part of which lies within the corporation limits of Midland. He farmed this land for one or two years, or until about 1905, when he moved to the Isaac Hixson farm. one mile north of Midland City. This place comprises one hundred and seventy acres, which Mr. Osborn rents, and in addition to this he also operates his own land, being well known as a successful farmer and stock raiser of that vicinity.
In November, 1800. Walter 8. Osborn was married to Allce Foster, and to this union were born four children. Hazel M., Russell T., Bernice and Alfred Franklin. Mra. Osborn died on May 7. 1913.
Mr. Osborn is a devout member of the Friends church. He is a Republican and has been treasurer of Jefferson township for the past fourteen years, and still holds that important office. Fraternally. he is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America.
JACOB FREY.
Jacob Frey, who was formerly a competent bookkeeper in Cincinnati, but who, for several years, has been a successful farmer in Jefferson township, this county, was born on December 12. 1853, in Cincinnati, the son of Jacob and Elizabeth ( Hess) Frey, both natives of Bavaria, Germany, and both of whom are deceased. Jacob Frey. Sr .. was an officer in the German army. Neither the paternal nor the minternal grandparents of Jacob Frey. Jr., ever came to America.
Jacob and Elizabeth (Hess) Frey were married in Germany and came to America in a mailing vessel. locating at New Orleans, after a voyage lasting fifty-two days In 1×17 they proceeded by boat to Cincinnati, where they made their home. Jacob Frey had learned the barber's trade in Germany and followed this trade in Cincinnati until his death. To Jacob and Elizabeth Frey were born Ave children: George, Jacob (who died in infancy). Margaret, Fred and Jacob. After the senior Jacob Frey's death, his widow married August Goetze, and to them were born four children, Augusta. George. Elizabeth and Lena. The family were members of the Evangelical Protestant church.
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Jacob Frey, the subject of this sketch, was educated in the public schools of Cincinnati and early in life was employed as an apprentice in the Lackman brewery, learning the trade as brewer. He later hecame connected with the Schmid Brothers" brewery as a bookkeeper. a position he held for twenty-six years. In 1902 he moved to the farm of one hundred and thirty-one acres in Jefferson township, this county, which he had previously bought in 1896, and where he is engaged in general farming.
On November 29, 1876, Jacob Frey was married to Anna Marie Ferkel, a native of Bavaria, Germany. daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Frank) Ferkel, both natives of Bavaria. Mrs. Frey's paternal grandparents were Andres and Elizabeth Ferkel, both of whom died in Bavaria. Her internal grandfather served in the Napoleonic Wars, Mrs. Frey's parents were married in Germany and In March, 1565, came to America, locating at Cincinnati. He was a farmer, grocer and baker. He and his wife retired to the farm, upon which Jacob Frey now lives, in 1896 and both spent their last days on that farm. Their remains are buried In the Odd Fellows cemetery at Westboro.
To Jacob and Anna Marie ( Ferkel) Frey have been born ten children, one of whom. . Edward, the eighth born, is derensed, the others being Jacob, August, Frederick Jacob, Elizabeth. Harry, George. Albert. Florence and Stella Marie.
Mr. and Mrs. Frey and family are members of the Evangelical Protestant church and Mr. Frey served as treasurer of the church of that denomination for fifteen years during his residence in Cincinnati.
FRANCIS M. HIATT.
Francis M. . Hiatt, now an enterprising and well-known farmer of Clark township. this county, was born on January 10, 1851, in Clinton county, the son of Clarkson and Jane ( Hollingsworth) Hiatt, the former a native of Clark township, this county, and the latter born near Rochester, in Warren county.
Mr. Hintt's paternal grandparents were Christopher and Jemima (Hunt) Hlatt, the former born near Greensboro, North Carolina, and the latter in Grayson county. Virginia. The paternal great-grandfather. Christopher Hatt. Sr .. died in North Carolina when his son. Christopher, was a young man. Christopher Hiatt; Jr., was educated by his mother, who was a well-informed woman. He married in Virginia, and, about the year 1810, emigrated to Oblo and located in Clark township, this county, where he purchased a farm upon which his grandson. Francis M., now Hives, and gradually became the owner of several hundred acres of land In this county. Mr. Hiatt's maternal grandparents were James and Esther (Cadwallader) Hollingsworth, the former born in South Carolina and the latter near Lynchburg, Virginia, who located in Warren county, this state, where both spent the remainder of their lives. James Hollingsworth was the proprietor of a nursery.
Clarkson Hatt was educated in the common schools of Clark township, this county. and was engaged in farming all his life. He owned a part of the old home traet of land, where his son. Francis M .. now lives and erected most of the buildings now standing on the farm and cleared most of the place. Five sons and two daughters were born to Clarkson and Jane ( Hollingsworth) Hiatt, as follow : Lorenzo D., who was a soldier in the Union army during the Civil War. A member of Company M. Second Ohio Cavalry. and who, during his service, was struck on the head by a spent musket hall. but survived the wound; Francis M., the subject of this sketch; Evelyn, Albert and Warren, who are derensed, and Lora and James Edwin.
Francis M. Hintt was educated in the common schools of Clark township, and, upon attaining his majority. began farming for himself. He bought a small tract of twelve acres adjoining his home and lived there from 1890 to 1908, when he removed to the home place. He now owns one hundred and one acres and is successfully engaged in general farming.
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In November, 1889, Francis M. Hiatt was married to Nellie Mclaughlin, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Hill) Mclaughlin, the former a native of Clermont county, Ohio, who died in Clinton county. Joseph MeLaughlin was born in Clermont county in 1815, the son of Charles and Nancy (Bundle) Mclaughlin, of Virginia, who were early settlers in Clermont county and farmers by occupation, the owners of seventy-five acres of land. Joseph Mclaughlin first married Agelina Hill, a native of Clermont county and a daughter of Jesse and Elizabeth (Burton) Hill, of North Carolina, who emigrated to Clermont county, where they were farmers by occupation. Jesse Hill's son, Hezekiah, was a soldier in the Civil War, and lived until recently. He was a minister in the Methodist Episcopal church. By the first marriage, Joseph Mclaughlin had seven children, Charles, James, Milton, Jesse, Jane, Martha and Belle. Of these children. Charles. James and Milton were soldiers in the Civil War, Milton dying In the service. After the death of his first wife, Mr. MeLaughlin married, in 1880, Elizabeth Hill. who was born in 1832, a sister of his first wife. Of this second family of children, Mrs. Hiatt was the youngest, the other children being Alfred K., Florence, Ulysses and Bergen. Joseph MeLaughlin emigrated to Clinton county about 1882 and here died. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church.
To Francis M. and Nellie (Mclaughlin) Hiatt eight children have been born, Alma, Chester, Grace, Stella, Mildred, Howard, Clarkson and Esther, all of whom are living.
Mr. Hiatt is a member of the Quaker church, and Mrs. Hiatt is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. They are well known throughout ('lark township and adjoining neighborhoods and enjoy the respect and esteem of many friends.
THOMAS HENRY McMILLAN.
Thomas Henry McMillan, who owns a farm of two hundred and fifty acres in Chester township, this county, is descended from two of the very oldest families in this county. His father, Thomas MeMillan, was the grandson of William and Deborah McMillan, who immigrated from York county, Pennsylvania, to Clinton county, some time after 1805, and his mother was the daughter of Seth and Sarah Ann ( Moore) Linton. Thomas Henry McMillan is the only son born to his father's second marriage.
Born on January 5, 1884, Thomas Henry MeMillan, an enterprising citizen of Chester township, has been a farmer all his life. He received his education in the common schools of Chester township and later attended Wilmington College for about four years. After finishing his college education, he began farming on the old home place and has made an exceptional success in his chosen vocation. He is intelligent. widely informed and popular and enjoys the confidence and respect of that entire neigh- borhood.
Mr. McMillan's father, Thomas McMillan, the son of David and Hannah ( Huzzey) McMillan, was first married to Elizabeth N. Adsit, who bore him six children: Isabel, Mary Ann. Debber T., Eliza Jane. Horace G. and Palmer, of whom Horace G. is the only present survivor. Following the death of the mother of the above children, Thomas McMillan married. secondly. Mrs. Nancy (Linton) MeMillan, widow of Isaac McMillan, and daughter of Seth and Sarah Ann ( Moore) Linton, to which union there was born one child, a son, Thomas H., subject of this blographieal sketch. Thomas McMillan's family were members of the Friends church, and he voted the Republican ticket. David and Hannah (Huzzey) MeMillan were the parents of ten children, five of whom were born in Pennsylvania and Ave in Ohio. David MeMillan immigrated to Clinton county in 1805 and settled on Turkey Run creek, where he purchased three hundred acres of land. He was a member of the Society of Friends. He departed this life on Dermeber 20, 1844, his widow Hving less than two years thereafter, her death occurring on September 18, 1846. David MeMillan's parents, William and Deborah MeMillan, who came to this county
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from York county, Pennsylvania, were natives of Scotland and Wales, respectively. They were the parents of eight children.
Ou October 26, 1904, Thomas Henry McMillan was married to Mary Probasco, the daughter of C. A. and Anna Probasco, to which union there has been no issue. Mr. and Mrs. McMillan are members of the Friends church and devoted to all good works in their neighborhood. Mr. McMillan votes the Republican ticket and Is a man of considerable Influence In local politics, as well as in the general affairs of the community.
RAY O. BOULWARE.
Ray O. Boulware, the proprietor of a popular grocery at Midland, this county, and the son of a prominent Clinton county physician, was born in 1872 in Clermont county, Ohlo, the son of Dr. L. and Margaret (Monjar) Boulware, both of whom were born near Williamsburg, Ohio. Doctor Boulware was the son of Abram and Nancy (Chatter- ton) Boulware, both natives of the northern part of Pennsylvania, who located in Clermont county, Ohio, early In life. Abram Boulware was a cabinet-maker and under- taker for many years, but in later life was engaged In farming. He located In Clermont county, near Emilia, and later lived near Williamsburg, where he was engaged in the occupation of farining and there both he and his wife died, after having reared a large family of children.
The Inte Dr. L. Boulware, who was a member of a company of Zouaves connected with the Thirty-fourth Regiment, Ohio . Volunteer Infantry, during the Civil War, sur- vived the war and lived until 1912. He was educated for the medical profession in Pittsburgh, and took up the active practice of his profession at Nicklesville, Ohio. He also practiced his profession at Williamsburg, Bowersville and Midland City, in Clinton county. Doctor Boulware and wife were the parents of eight children, five of whom grew to maturity.
Ray O. Boulware was educated in the public schools at Willianisburg and Midland City. After leaving school he followed the trade of house painter and was engaged in that occupation for a period of nineteen years, working mostly in Midland. In 1911 Mr. Boulware opened a grocery store in Midland and is still the proprietor of that store. having been quite successful. He is also interested in the Centennial Laxative Company, of Covington, Kentucky.
In 1900 R. O. Boulware was married to Halsle Wickersbam, the daughter of J. C. Wickersham, and to this union one child has been born, Beatrice.
Mr. and Mrs. Boulware are members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and take an active interest in the affairs of the local denomination. Fraternally, Mr. Boulware Is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and of the Modern Woodmen of America.
JOHN EDWIN HOCKETT.
Jobn Edwin Hockett, a well-known merchant of Westboro, this county, who conducts a general store known as the J. D. Hudson & Company store at Westboro, was born near Westboro on July 11, 1853. the son of Thomas and Sarah ( Newhy) Hockett, natives of Clinton and Highland counties, Ohio, respectively. Thomas Hockett was the son of John and Mary (Cox) Hockett, both natives of North Carolina and members of the Society of Friends, who settled near New Vienna, this county, where they spent the remainder of their lives. Sarah Newby was the daughter of William and Sarah (Over- minn) Newhy, natives of North Carolina and also members of the Society of Friends, After their marriage, at Buck Creek. North Carolina. the Newbys located in Highland county, this state, later moving to Clinton county. William Newby was a farmer by occupation.
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The late Thomas Hockett died in 1906, at the age of eighty-eight. He was the father of three sons and three daughters.
John Edwin Hockett was educated in the common schools of Clinton county and, for some time, was a teacher. He was appointed deputy county surveyor under the administration of John Harvey, about 1870, and was thus engaged for some time. After- ward Mr. Hockett studied telegraphy at Martinsville and held several positions with the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company. From telegraphy he turned his attention to the telephone business, and for eight years was superintendent of the Bell Telephone Com- pany of Indiana. While thus employed be accepted the managership of the Western Union telegraph office at Dayton, Ohio, and after the death of his brother-in-law moved to Westboro. Before engaging in the telephone business, he was wire chief and chief clerk for the superintendent of the Western Union Telegraph Company at Cincinnati. He was a pioneer in establishing exchanges, and worked extensively in Cincinnati. In 1894 Mr. Hockett located at Westboro and has ever since been engaged in the general mercantile business there.
On December 9, 1879, John Edwin Hockett was married to Emma Anderson, of Cincinnati, to which union two children have been born, Edith and Thomas Walter. Mr. and Mrs. Hockett and family are members of the Friends church. Fraternally, Mr. Hockett is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and of the Masonic lodge. He has taken a considerable part in Republican politics and is well known throughout Clinton county in that connection.
WILLIAM A. HUDSON.
William A. Hudson, now an enterprising and well-known farmer and successful business man of Westboro, this county, was born on September 15, 1857, in Brown county, Ohio, the son of Charles and Sarah ( Lear) Hudson, both natives of that county. Charles Hudson was the son of Shelby and Polly Hudson, natives of Indiana, and early settlers in Brown county, Ohio, where they were farmers. Sarah Lear was the daughter of Joshua Leur, also an early settler in Brown county.
Charles Hudson received his education in the pioneer schools of Brown county, and some years after his marriage came to Clinton county, where he purchased a farm in Marion township, comprising sixty-eight acres, upon which he spent the remainder of his life. The Hudson family at that time were all members of the Methodist Episcopal church. To Charles and Sarah ( Lear) Hudson were born seven children, of whom William A, was the second in order of birth, the other children being Mollle, George, Lillie, Wilford, John and Luella.
William A. Hudson, who was brought to Clinton county by his parents when about five years of age, was reared on a farm in Marion township, and received his education In the public schools of that township. ['pon reaching manhood he engaged in farming in Jefferson township, where he lived for some time. Although Mr. Hudson is still Interested in farming and owns thirty-three acres near the village of Westboro, he has been engaged in recent years in dealing in white-oak timber, and in 1913 established a coal. cement-post and drain-tile business in the village of Westboro, where he enjoys a flourishing business, which is a distinct recognition of his standing as an honorable citizen in the community.
On March 11, 1883, William A. Hudson was married to Ella Garner, a sister of Jesse Garner, whose biographical sketch. presented elsewhere in this volume. sets out the family history of the Garners in full. To Mr. Hudson and wife two children have been born, Howard and Elbridge, the former of whom is the cashier of the Merchants and Farmers Bank, of Blanchester. this county, and the latter a rural mall carrier out of Westboro. Mrs. Hudson is a member of the Friends church.
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WILLIAM HALEY.
No more substantial and moral citizens have ever come to this country from foreign lands than the sons of Ireland. Wherever they have settled they have become bonored and respected citizens. As a race they are characterized by industry and patience which overcomes obstacles, and which insures success in most any undertaking they choose to follow. Clinton county has been honored by having several sons of the Emerald Isle as citizens, among whom was the late William Haley, of Wilson township.
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