USA > Ohio > Clinton County > History of Clinton County, Ohio Its People, Industries, and Institutions, with Biographical Sketches of Representative Citizens and Genealogical Records of Many of the Old Families > Part 146
Note: The text from this book was generated using artificial intelligence so there may be some errors. The full pages can be found on Archive.org (link on the Part 1 page).
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 | Part 11 | Part 12 | Part 13 | Part 14 | Part 15 | Part 16 | Part 17 | Part 18 | Part 19 | Part 20 | Part 21 | Part 22 | Part 23 | Part 24 | Part 25 | Part 26 | Part 27 | Part 28 | Part 29 | Part 30 | Part 31 | Part 32 | Part 33 | Part 34 | Part 35 | Part 36 | Part 37 | Part 38 | Part 39 | Part 40 | Part 41 | Part 42 | Part 43 | Part 44 | Part 45 | Part 46 | Part 47 | Part 48 | Part 49 | Part 50 | Part 51 | Part 52 | Part 53 | Part 54 | Part 55 | Part 56 | Part 57 | Part 58 | Part 59 | Part 60 | Part 61 | Part 62 | Part 63 | Part 64 | Part 65 | Part 66 | Part 67 | Part 68 | Part 69 | Part 70 | Part 71 | Part 72 | Part 73 | Part 74 | Part 75 | Part 76 | Part 77 | Part 78 | Part 79 | Part 80 | Part 81 | Part 82 | Part 83 | Part 84 | Part 85 | Part 86 | Part 87 | Part 88 | Part 89 | Part 90 | Part 91 | Part 92 | Part 93 | Part 94 | Part 95 | Part 96 | Part 97 | Part 98 | Part 99 | Part 100 | Part 101 | Part 102 | Part 103 | Part 104 | Part 105 | Part 106 | Part 107 | Part 108 | Part 109 | Part 110 | Part 111 | Part 112 | Part 113 | Part 114 | Part 115 | Part 116 | Part 117 | Part 118 | Part 119 | Part 120 | Part 121 | Part 122 | Part 123 | Part 124 | Part 125 | Part 126 | Part 127 | Part 128 | Part 129 | Part 130 | Part 131 | Part 132 | Part 133 | Part 134 | Part 135 | Part 136 | Part 137 | Part 138 | Part 139 | Part 140 | Part 141 | Part 142 | Part 143 | Part 144 | Part 145 | Part 146
Digitized by Google
-
985
CLINTON COUNTY, OHIO.
estate dealer in Guthrie, Oklahoma. He is married and has three children. Alfred J'earson, the second born, died in middle life, while attending the World's Fair at Chiengo. Lavenia Katherine is a widow of Arthur Boteler, and lives at Jamestown. J. Willard was the fourth born. Frank died in middle life. Charles Edgar died in young manhood, shortly after his marriage. Luna married Willis MeDorman, and lives at Jamestown. They have two children,
J. Willard Mock received a common school education, and supplemented this by a course in the Art School at Cincinnati, finishing the course under James Jessup, a noted English artist and photographic educator. Mr. Mock also worked under Joseph Apple- ton in Dayton, Ohio. and, at the age of twenty years, took up art work for himself. After graduating, he worked for various photographers in Ohio, and, in 1883, opened a gallery at Washington C. H., where he remained one year. After selling out there, he moved to Lima. Ohio, where he was in business for seven years. He then sold out at Lima and traveled as an expert demonstrator for a photographic plate company for three years, and then settled in Marion, Indiana, where his establishment burned. He then beenme head operator for James F. Ryder, of Cleveland, and held that position for three years. He then returned to Jamestown. Ohlo, and engaged in business there, so that he might be near his parents in their declining years. After being at Jamestown for fourteen years. Mr. Mock moved to Wilmington and opened his present establishment after his parents had died. He has been very successful and employs one assistant at the present time.
On December 28, 1876, J. Willard Mock was married to Ida Frances Horney in Fayette county, Ohio. She is the daughter of William J. and Sallle Ann ( McMillan) Horney. and was born In Fayette county, March 3, 1860. To Mr. and Mrs. Mock three children have been born. Lorena, who died at birth: Wenona Ruth, who is the wife of F. 1. Bennett, of Dayton; and Russell Eugene, who is living at home with his parents.
The entire history of the Mock family does not disclose that any member has ever been addicted to the use of intoxicating liquors, nor can anything be said detrimental to the charneter of any one who bears the Mock name.
Mr. Mock is independent In his political views Political parties have no charm or fascination for him, and he chooses the men for whom he votes, without regard to their party affiliations. He is a devout member of the Baptist church, and is lender of the choir. Mr. Mock is also a student of music. While living in Jamestown, he served as treasurer and clerk for the school board for some time.
CHARLES STEELE RUNYAN.
Charles Steele Runyan is one of the best-known farmers of Vernon township, this county. He was born on September 22. 1846. in Warren county, Ohio, son of William Riley and Emily (Goodwin) Runyan. the former of whom was a native of Warren county, having been horn there on July 15, 1808, and the latter, of Virginia, where she was born on December 8, 1813. William R. Runyan followed his trade of shoemaking all of his life. He died on February 19, 1852, his widow surviving him many years, her death occurring in JS&S. They were the parents of five children, Benjamin H., Mary Jane. Lydia L., John William, and Charles Steele. all of whom have passed away. suve the subject of this sketch.
Renred and educated at Black Hawk and Butlerville. Charles 8. Runyan came to this county in 1889. He Hved at CInrkesville for a time, and in 1900 purchased the farm of one hundred and twenty-five acres on which he is now living and has become well known as n general farmer and stock raiser.
On March 21. 1895, Charles S. Runyan was united in marriage to Nannie Runnells, who was born in this county on January 26, 1868, daughter of Samuel and Isabel
Digitized by Gor
066
CLINTON COUNTY, OHIO.
(Floyd) Runnels, the former of whom was born on February 10, 1837 in Tennessee, the latter, in this county, Ju 1835. Mrs. Runyan's paternal grandparents were Ellas and Surah ( Black) Runnels, ploneers of this county, who died in Wayne township. Her maternal grandfather married Mary Roberts, the ploneer couple becoming early settlers of this county, where they spent the rest of their lives. Samuel Runnels came with his parents to this county when he was a young child and here he was reared, becoming a well-known farmer in the county. He was a Democrat and a member of the Meth- odist Episcopal church. He died in Warren county on December 4, 1914. His wife long bad predeceased him, her death having occurred in 1888. They were the parents of five children. Sarah, Nanule, Henry, Elias and Samuel, the latter of whom is deceased.
To Mr. and Mrs. Runyan three children have been born, Helen, born on April 7. 1890; Emily. October 6, 1898, and Charlestine, born In 1905, who died in 1912.
CHARLES PEMBERTON DUNLAP.
There are individuals in almost every community who. by reason of pronounced ability and force of character, rise above the heads of the masses and command the esteem and attention of their fellowmen. Characterized by perseverance and a directing spirit, two virtues that never fail, auch men always make their presence felt. The vigor of their strong personality serves as a stimulus and an incentive to the young and rising generation. To this energetic and enterprising class, C. P. Dunlap, of Liberty township. very properly belongs. Mr. Dunlap has devoted his life and energies to the Industries of his home neighborhood and has succeeded remarkably well.
Charles P. Dunlap was born on May 10, 1851, in Highland county, Ohio, the sun of James Dunlap, Jr., and Mary Cravens. The former was born in 1819, in Connecticut, and the latter was born in 1821, in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Benjamin F. and Mary Cravens. Benjamin F. Cravens moved to Ohio some time in 1836 and located in Highland county. where be owned about six hundred acres of land. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and an enterprising. progressive citizen. Ile possessed a remarkable financial ability and the subject of this sketch inherited that characteristic.
C. P. Dunlap's grandfather. James Dunlap. Sr., was a native of New York state, born in 1794. and died in 1872. He was first married to Henrietta Pemberton, by whom he had seven children. Mariah, Horace. Arabella. Albert, Sarah, Sinal and Frank L. all except Frank I .. being deceased. The second wife of James Dunlap, Sr .. was a Mrs. Cox. who moved to Ohlo about 1830. James Dunlap, Sr .. was a merchant at Salem. Ross county, Ohio, but later moved to Highland county, where he lived retired. He was a member of the Methodist Protestant church.
James Dunlap, Jr., father of Charles P., was a well-informed man both in religion and jwlities. He was a member of the Christian Union church. He was quite n prominent citizen in the township and served as township trustee at one time. From about 1830 he lived in Highland county. He was Arst married to a Miss Foraker, a cousin of Senator Foraker. By this union, however, there were born no children. By his serond marriage there were only two children. John N. and Charles P., the subject of this sketch. John N. was twice married, first to Mollle Kester. by whom he had three children. Earl. Chloe and Minnie. His second wife was Anna Williams, sister to his brother. Charles P.'s, wife. James Dunlap, Jr., the father of these children, died on June 13, 1886. The mother is still living and, on August 4. 1915, was ninety-four years old. She is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. The father owned one hundred and twenty-seven acres of land in Highland county. The father was of New England Puritan ( English) stock. The mother was of Scotch-Irish descent.
Charles P. Dunlap was educated in the common schools. His character was
007
CLINTON COUNTY, OHIO.
moulded and formed by the determined will of his devoted father, assisted by the patient care of his loving mother. Mr. Dunlap has taught school for thirty-four years, sixteen years in Highland county, Ohio, and the remainder in Greene and Clinton counties. In 1886, be removed to Greene county and the same year, on August 7, he applied for a teacher's certificate at Xenia, Ohio, and was granted one for four years, averaging ninety-one per cent. in the examination. Mr. Dunlap was considered a most successful teacher, but abandoned the profession in 1004 and went to farming. in 1002 he was elected a justice of the peace, and will hold the office until 1018. A Democrat in politics, Mr. Dunlap was, four years ago, a candidate for county auditor. Although defeated, he made a most flattering race. He is the present chairman of the Democratic central committee of Clinton county. Jle belleves In the doctrine both in church and state. "equal justice to all but special privilege to none."
Charles P. Dunlap was married, on August 27, 1874, to Martha J. Williams, who was born in Highland county, Ohio, January 2, 1853. She is the daughter of John and Mary (Duncan) Williams. Mary ( Duncan) Williams was the daughter of Alexander Duncan, a native of Ireland and a soldier in the War of 1812. He located near Hills- boro, Ohio, and there became a large farmer. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church Mrs. Deulap's father, John Williams, was a native of Ohio and farmed one hundred acres of land. He was a member of the Dunkard church, and lived in Highland county during his entire life. Born in 1806, he died in 1801. His wife, who was born In 1812, died in 1903. They had ten children, but Elizabeth, Ellen, Martha and Anna are the only ones living. Mandy, Eliza, Susan, Allenmah, Agnes and Thomas died a few years ago.
Mr. and Mrs. Dunlap have had seven children, Lola E., John C., Charles R., James L., Olive, Clifford and Frank. The latter three died in early childhood. Of these children, Lola E. married Thomas Middleton, of Xenia. Greene county, Ohio, and they have three children, Wilton E., Roy 8. and Harold D. John C., of Liberty township, married Frances Pearl Masen, and they have three children, Mary Audra, Rollo, and Charles Mason. Charles Russell married Belva Bales and they have two children. Charles R. and Frances Willard. They live in Clinton county. Ohio, James L., a resident of near Xenia, married Berdie Craig.
Charles P. Dunlap is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. For more than forty years he has been a Sunday school teacher, and superintendent of the Sunday school at Port William for four years. Mr. and Mrs. Dunlap have a farm of one hundred acres in Liberty township, which they purchased August 25, 1800. C. P. Dunlap and wife are members of the Methodist Protestant church. Mr. Dunlap has become well known in this county as a breeder of good stock, especially flocks of course wool sheep. However, money-getting and money-making are all right in their place, but he thinks both in teaching and in life, our highest ideal should be "building and molding character for eteruity."
Igized by Google
-
89072969215
b89072969215a
Digitized by Google
Digitized by Google
NA
Digitized by Google
STOR
S
BTY
0
FOUNDED 1846
WISCO
Digitized by Google
Need help finding more records? Try our genealogical records directory which has more than 1 million sources to help you more easily locate the available records.