History of Columbiana County, Ohio and representative citizens, Part 41

Author: McCord, William B., b. 1844
Publication date: 1905
Publisher: Chicago, Ill. : Biographical Pub. Co.
Number of Pages: 912

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The First Presbyterian congregation was organized in 1845, the first church building. being a frame structure at the corner of Third and Jackson streets. Rev. Reuben Lewis preached at intervals as supply, but Rev. G. W. Riggle, who was called in 1867, was the first settled pastor. In 1870 a brick building was erected by the congregation on North Fourth street. In 1877 Rev. Mr. Riggle resigned his charge because of failing health, and he was

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succeeded by Rev. T. V. Milligan, D. D., who was pastor of the church until 1887. Rev. A. B. Marshall, D. D., succeeded him; and during the early years of his pastorate the membership grew so rapidly that the building became in- adequate to the needs of the congregation. So it was torn down and a new, large, handsome and modern structure was ready for dedication before the close of 1889. The structure com- plete cost $27,000. During Dr. Marshall's pastorate of less than eight years the member- ship grew from about 400 to over 1,000-be- side dismissing about 80 to organize the Sec- ond Church in the East End-and had come to be the largest congregation in the Synod of Ohio. Dr. Marshall resigned in 1894 and was succeeded by Rev. John L. Lee, who re- mained seven years. The next pastor was Rev. C. G. Jordan-for three years- and he was succeeded in 1904 by Rev. E. M. McMillin, who was the incumbent in 1905. In that year the members of the ses- sion were: John R. Stoddard, George Gaston, William Fisher, John M. Aten, J. C. Allison, John. A. George, R. E. Rayman, J. T. Elliott, F. H. Croxall, A. S. Young, Charles H. Bla- zier and Harry Watkins.

The Second Presbyterian Church of East Liverpool was organized April, 1890, a frame building having been erected, in the East End, two years previous, for the accommoda- tion of a mission school organized by workers from the First Church. Rev. H. A. Cooper was the first pastor. He was followed by Rev. Mr. McCulloch, and his successor, Rev. N. M. Crowe, was in pastoral charge in 1905. The church building had been enlarged, and the membership was about 300. The elders were Robert Baird, George Wilson, Truman W. McCain and Isaac Beardmore.

The meeting from which probably dates the First Methodist Episcopal Church of East Liverpool was held in the house of Claiborne Simms, in 1827, by Rev. George Brown. There were but eight or. 10 members originally. Their first church building was a log house. The next was a plain brick which, after standing eight years, was demolished and replaced in 1845 by a better one which, in 1874, was suc-

ceeded by the fine house of worship still in use in 1905. While the last named building was being constructed, an immense frame barracks was built at the southeast corner of Fifth and Jackson streets, and used for church services, being popularly known as the "Tabernacle," which title was transferred to the new building when completed. The congregation in 1905 had become probably the largest in the coun- try, the membership numbering over 1,200. The names of the pastors who had occupied the pulpit since 1854 were: Revs. Andrew Huston, F. B. Fast, D. B. Campbell. H. W. Baker, A. Baker, J. M. Carr, E. Williams. M. W. Dallas, A. W. Taylor, W. D. Stevens, W. Smith, M. S. Kendig, W. Brown, G. A. Lowman, George Crook, A. Scott, W. P. Tur- ner, E. Hingely, A. W. Butts, S. Burt, John Williams, J. M. Huston, Clark Crawford and B. M. Pratt.

The Second Methodist Episcopal Church was organized in the East End about 1888. In 17 years the society had grown into a flourish- ing congregation, with a membership number- ing about 300, and a comfortable and well- equipped house of worship. The pastor in 1905 was Rev. Mr. Lloyd.

The First Methodist Protestant Church was organized in 1855. Rev. E. A. Prindley was the first pastor. The Sons of Temperance Hall, a white, frame building, was purchased by the congregation in 1857, and was known until its abandonment 20 years later as the "White Church." A commodious brick build- ing was erected on Fifth street in 1878, during the pastorate of Rev. J. B. Lucas. Rev. W. H. Gladden was his successor. Those follow- ing Mr. Gladden in the pastorate were Revs. R. B. Whitehead, C. F. Swift and David Jones.

The First United Presbyterian Church was organized in 1858 by Rev. S. W. Clark. The first church building. whose pulpit was occu- pied by Rev. J. C. Taggart, D. D., was a frame structure on the southwest corner of Fifth and Market streets. In 1875 the congregation dedi- cated their handsome brick building on the northwest corner of Fifth and Market streets, then just completed at a cost of $28.000. Dr. Taggart was ordained and installed pastor of

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the church in June, 1869. When Dr. Taggart began his labors in this church, the membership numbered 95. In 1905, Dr. Taggart still be- ing in pastoral charge, a second church had been organized in the East End, and the First Church had a membership of 410. The elders in 1905 were: James McCormick, Matthew Andrews, W. H. Gaston, H. J. Abrams, Philip McBane, J. C. Croft and A. E. McLean.

The Second United Presbyterian Church was organized in the East End in 1887, a build- ing being erected in 1888 under the pastorate of Rev. A. K. Knox. It is an ornamental and modern brick structure which cost about $8,000. After Rev. Mr. Knox, Revs. J. R. Green and D. W. McQuiston were pastors. In 1905 the church had 186 members, the names of the elders at that date being: Charles Hanley, D. F. White, Jesse Smith, W. A. Andrews, Elmer Ralston, W. H. Kinney and James El- liott.

The first building of the Evangelical Luth- eran Church in East Liverpool was erected in 1867 at the corner of Third and Jackson streets. This was replaced in 1896 by a fine brick and stone structure at a cost of about $17,000. Rev. J. G. Reinartz, who began his pastorate in 1886 with a membership of less than 100, now (in 1905) has a charge of up- wards of 500 communicants, to whom he preaches on alternate Sundays in English and German.

The Christian Church of East Liverpool was organized in 1888 by Rev. J. A. Brenen- stuhl, of Steubenville. In 1889 the church was incorporated by Stockdale Jackman, H. H. Dixson, J. S. Scott, Thomas Lloyd and Col. William H. Vodrey. A lot was donated by Hon. Josiah Thompson at the corner of Robin- son and Elm streets and a building erected, which was dedicated in 1889. Rev. B. C. Black was the first regular pastor, his term continuing until October, 1891. January 26, 1897, the church building was destroyed by fire. Brad- shaw's Hall on Broadway was purchased, and this building in 1898 was remodeled into a very tasteful and comfortable house of worship, the original building, ground and improve- ments representing a cost of $12,000. Revs.

Walter Mansel, C. W. Huffer, O. F. Reed,‘ and J. W. Gorrell had been pastors up to 1905. Then the membership was about 500.

The Second Christian Church was organ- ized in 1903 in East Liverpool (East End), which in 1905 had a membership of about 200. Rev. F. N. Pittman was then pastor. .

The A. M. E. Church, East Liverpool, was organized in 1887, and, under the direction of Rev. J. H. Mason, a house was built the same year, or the year following. Rev. Mr. Mason still had pastoral charge in 1905, the society having a membership of 60.

The Salvation Army organized their work in East Liverpool in 1883, the first officers be- ing Captain Emmel and Lieutenant Blackburn. Later comfortable and commodious barracks were built on Fourth street between Market and Jefferson. The Salvation Army is an in- fluence for good in the city.

THE POSTOFFICE.

It might go without saying that the East Liverpool Post Office is an .establishment of prime importance. The office had, in 1905, for some years been doing a phenomenal busi- ness for a city of 15,000 or 20,000 population. It was the one town in the county which had the promise of a government building. A site had been purchased on Broadway between Fourth and Fifth streets ( formerly the Wil- liam Brunt residence property), but no appro- priation for the building had yet been secured: William H. Surles was serving his second four-year term as postmaster. As showing what the office has been doing, and its rapidly increasing business, some statistics are here given for 1898 and 1904. In 1898-Receipts, $26,977.61 ; expenses, $12,597.70 ; net revenue, $14,379.91. In 1904-Receipts, $42,983.78; expenses, $16,783.48; net revenue, $26,200.30.

MADISON TOWNSHIP

Is township 10, in range 2, in the southern half of Columbiana County. It is one of the larger class of townships in the county, being six miles square. The surface is rugged, many

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CENTRAL SCHOOL BUILDING, WELLSVILLE

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PAROCHIAL SCHOOL, WELLSVILLE

ST. ALOYSIUS PAROCHIAL SCHOOL, EAST LIVERPOOL

CENTRAL SCHOOL BUILDING, EAST LIVERPOOL

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of the hills being still forest covered, but the soil is fertile." Round Knob, mentioned else- where in this work, is one of the highest points in the State; and besides this there are many other, elevations in the township which afford delightful prospects. The west fork of Beaver Creek flows through a good portion of the township-its course being winding-from the western line to the northeast corner at Wil- liamsport. Bituminous coal of an excellent quality is found underlying nearly all the hills. It had not been worked extensively prior, to 1905, but several railroad movements were on foot, mention of which is made in other chap- ters, for the purpose of the development of the coal and other mineral resources.

Madison township was settled very early in the 19th century, largely by, a thrifty and hardy class of people from the Highlands of Scotland. The tract taken up by these men was chiefly in Madison township; but as the "Scotch Settlement," as it was known for a century or more, measured about 10 miles in length and from three to five miles in width, it extended some distance into Yellow Creek and St. Clair townships. It is related that Angus McBane, who about 1801 settled in St. Clair township, was the pioneer who led the way to the "Scotch Settlement," for it was his excell- ent report to his friends in Scotland that led to the emigration at once of a number of Scotch families, the first three to follow him being those of George Ogilvie, Alexander McIntosh and William Forsyth. Among the first to lo- cate in the settlement was Andrew McPherson, who came over in 1802, with two sons and two daughters. He took up the southeast quarter of section 36. Alexander McDonald settled on the northwest quarter of section 36, on the farm later occupied by Andrew McPherson, grandson of Andrew McPherson before men- tioned. The northeast quarter of section 21 was entered by James McIntosh, and upon the same section William Monroe and Evan McIn- tosh were early settlers. John McPhail settled in 1802 on the northwest quarter of section 36. He sold to John Campbell, who came over in 1813. William Falconer, who came from Scotland in 1804, located on section 35, and

the place owned later by Samuel Mick was set- tled by Daniel McCoy in 1803. McCoy was a soldier under General Harrison and a 'prom- inent member of the settlement. William and Daniel McIntosh located on section 35, and Duncan Fraser in 1804 settled on section 26, James McIntosh locating on the same section soon after. In 1804 Andrew Smith settled on section 34. He was for many years a justice of the peace and for some time a school teacher. The northwest quarter of section 23 was en- tered by Jacob Van Fossan. The southeast quarter of section 23 was taken up by Jesse Williams, whose heirs still owned and occu- pied it in 1905. Adjoining Williams' place was that of Angus McIntosh, who sold to Ed- ward Powers, whose widow and children still owned the farm near the close of the century.

The land now occupied by the village of Glasgow was originally entered by William Mc- Bane, who settled in 1805. Alexander Mcln- tosh early settled on the northeast quarter of section 34, while the northwest quarter was set- tled by Hugh McBane, and Francis McBane 'occupied the southwest quarter. John McBane and Jacob Welsh settled on parts of sections 22 and 27. John McGillivray occupied a quarter in section 22. Daniel Davidson located in 1817 on the southwest quarter of section 22, and Charles McLean entered in 1805 the north- west quarter of section 25. Robert Mc- Cready, from Washington County, Pennsyl- vania, entered the east half of section 32, which in 1885 was occupied by his grandson, Joseph, who had acquired it from his father, Joseph. Joseph McCready the elder had 13 children, three of the sons being college graduates. The southwest quarter, of section 32 was entered by. Alexander Noble and on the northwest quarter Alexander Fraser was a settler. Alexander Cameron settled on the farm later owned by John Mick, and James Douglas on the quarter owned later by James McMillan. Angus Mc- Bane entered the quarter of section 21, later owned by Jonathan Mick. Duncan Davidson settled where subsequently Daniel McIntosh and F. McIntosh resided. The settlers on section 20 were Abraham Ketchum and Robert Wright. James McKenzie, one of Madison

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township's early settlers, located on section 3I in 1807, was a soldier in the War of 1812, and ·lived to see his 93rd year. One of his sons, Hon. N. K. Mckenzie, represented his sena- torial district in the Upper House of the Ohio Legislature for two terms, was afterwards post- master of Wellsville, and in 1905 was still liv- ing in Wellsville at the age of 87. John Mc- Kenzie and Samuel Thompson were also set- tlers on section 31. On section 30 the first set- tlers were James McIntosh, John McGillivray, Henry Felgar, Henry Iddings and John Cam- eron. On section 19 James Norris, Samuel McCormick, James Beeson and James Cooper located about the same time. Among the early settlers in the neighborhood of the site of the village of West Point were William McLane and Rev. E. N. Scroggs. Henry Bough bought a piece of land and opened a tavern, which he kept for many years. William McLane settled in the township in 1814, and during the period from 1815 to 1827 was justice of the peace. His eldest son, John, settled on section 4 in 1816. Samuel Martin, who settled. on section 9 in 1808, was a captain in the War of 1812. J. J. Scroggs, son of Rev. E. N. Scroggs, who settled on section 9, served two terms as county auditor in the early '70's. William Morrison, an early settler, kept a tavern on the northwest quarter of section 10, which was afterward owned by Joseph Brown, said to be the best plowman in Columbiana County. The tavern referred to was on the Georgetown road, and for many years was a notable resort, especially as the scene of militia musters. George Mc- Cormick, on section 7, and Anthony Shafer, on section 9, were also early settlers. Alexander McDonald and Daniel McCoy came over from Scotland in 1803 and located in Madison town- ship. William Rose, of Madison township, who died in the '80's at the age of 90 years, was one of the well-known and substantial citi- zens of the township. His father, Charles Rose, settled in 1804 in what at the time was a portion of St. Clair township, now within the limits of Liverpool, whence he removed tem- porarily to Wayne County, Ohio, but in 1815 he returned to Columbiana, and settled on the place in section 25 in Madison township, after- ward owned by his son William.

"William Falconer and wife, - Andrew Smith (a bachelor who afterward became a noted man in Madison's early settlement)," says Ensign's "History of Columbiana Coun- ty", "William McIntosh, wife and family, Alexander Smith, father of William Mcin- tosh's wife, Daniel Smith and wife and Dun- can Fraser, with wife and three children, ship- ped from Greenock, Scotland, in 1804 for Baltimore, Maryland, purposing to locate in the 'Scotch Settlement' in Madison township. In- stead of conveying the ship to Baltimore as he had agreed to do, the captain landed at Charles- ton, South Carolina, and at that time the city was plague-stricken with yellow fever. The Scotch emigrants speedily embarked in a ship for Baltimore, but had not proceeded far before their vessel was wrecked. Happily the pas- sengers were cast ashore, and of their number lost but one by the disaster. Their next at- tempt to reach Ohio was more successful, and, although their journey was a tedious one and hazardous they arrived at the settlement with- out further diminution of numbers, and entered promptly upon the active duties of pioneers. Many interesting stories are extant concerning the unhappy experiences and trials of the pio- neers of the 'Scotch Settlement' upon the eve of their embarkment at Greenock for America, how they were pursued and persecuted by those who sought to impress them into the English service. Many were captured while making ready to sail, some even when on shipboard, and were forced to serve in the English Navy until England and France were at peace again. Alexander Chisholm was thus taken from on board the ship upon which he proposed to sail for America, and despite the efforts of himself and friends, who sought to conceal him from the pursuit of the press-gang, he was compelled to see the ship sail without him, and to defer his promised departure for two. years."

Madison township furnished a number of volunteers for the War of 1812, among them being Daniel McCoy, Jesse Williams, James Mckenzie, Samuel Martin, Duncan McDonald and Angus McDonald. The township also more than filled its quota of volunteers in the Civil War.

The first physician in Madison township

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was Dr. D. Marquis, who practiced in the neighborhood of West Point where he lived. Some of those who succeeded him were Drs. McDowell, Hart, J. J. Ikirt (whose son, Dr. George P. Ikirt, served a term in Congress and was in 1905 practicing in East Liverpool), Ball, Sage and Williams.

The first election for justice of the peace and constable of the township was held in the house of Jacob Van Fossan on section 23, in 18II, when Richard Gilson was chosen justice of the peace and Jacob Van Fossan, Jr., con- stable.

The village of Glasgow was platted in March, 1852, by William McBane. There is no record of West Point ever having been platted. Williamsport was laid out in August, 1835. These are the only villages within the limits of Madison township; they are all rural settlements of from 20 to 50 houses, and range in size in the order named. West Point was maded a postoffice in 1836, and Glasgow in 1837.

THE "SCOTCH SETTLEMENT" AND ITS CHURCHES.

The Scotch, in their fatherland, were strong in their religious beliefs and customs ; and when the hardy and conscientious Highlanders came to the New World they brought their Bibles, the Confession of Faith and their consistent manhood with them. They therefore, natur- ally, as soon as they became located, set about erecting the family altar and arranging for the public worship of God. Their faith was, as that of their fathers had been for generations, Calvinistic or Presbyterian.

A writer in "The Pathfinders of Jefferson County," one of the Ohio Archaeological So- ciety's publications, speaking of the work and influence of the Scotch and Scotch-Irish in the early days of Northeastern Ohio, says: "The prevailing belief that this race (the Scotch- Irish) is a result of a cross between the Scots and the Irish is erroneous. The Scotch-Irish are Scots who first settled in the North of Ire- land, known as the Province of Ulster, before the third century. In Ireland they came under

the influence of the Cross, and about the sixth century emigrated to North Britain, where they subjugated or crossed with the Pictish tribes; and then what had been Caledonia became Scotland. While the perfidious King James was on the throne, he fell out with certain Irish nobles who possessed Ulster, and, confiscating their lands, colonized them with the Scots ; and thus, after a thousand years, the Scot, who be- came in Scotland the Irish-Scot, returned to. the home of his fathers and thereafter was known as the Scotch-Irish. In these years in- fusion of new blood went on, adding traits of manhood lacking in the original stock, as gen- erations came and passed. The cross of the intellectual Irish, who had kept the lamp aglow when all else in Western Europe was in chaotic darkness, with the physically robust Scot made a strong race; but as the years went by the Scot became the audacious Norman, whose spirit of adventure and enterprise, toned by the conservative Saxon strain, gave to his people the elements of character that have revolution- ized the factors of progress. And these are the qualities of blood that distinguished this race when representatives thereafter came to Ameri- ca and became the pathfinders of empire, the course of whose star is ever westward. These people were what is known in history as the Covenanter stock, and they were disclipes of John Calvin, John Knox and Melville, and when they came to America the principles that were burned into their hearts came with them. 'The authority of kings and princes,' said John Knox, 'was originally derived from the people : the former are not superior to the latter ; if the rulers become tyrannical, or employ their power to destroy their subjects, they may be lawfully controlled.' With this spirit the Scotch and Scotch-Irish came to America, and, inspired by the truth of the utterance, they were the first to declare for American independence. If we follow the footsteps of this people along the pathway that leads through the splendid ad- vancenient of the world's civilization, we fol- low them through every triumph of man's pro- gress, and as Hume traced the source of thought to the law of association, we only need mention the result of research in any field of

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endeavor and Scotch names flash to mind."

In most of the Ohio counties the first churches built were almost invariably Presbyte- rian; and in Columbiana County the Presbyte- rians shared this distinction with the Friends, in different localities according as the settlers of these societies predominated. But in Madi- son township, and as far as the "Scotch Settle- ment" extended, the early settlers were Pres- byterian almost to a man.

Alexander McIntosh, who had located in the settlement about 1802, had been an elder in the Presbyterian Church in Scotland. The first religious services were held in Alexander McIntosh's log cabin, but application was soon made for admission to the presbytery, and for a supply. The request was granted, and minis- terial supplies furnished from Western Penn- sylvania. Worship was attended by the set- tlers at Alexander McIntosh's in the-western part of the settlement, until 1804. The houses were used in the winter season and at other seasons in case of inclement weather, while in summer season tents were erected in the woods and used for public worship. Among the min- isters who preached in the settlement (the first being as early as 1802) were: Revs. Scott, Patterson, Mercer, Cook, Vallandigham, Dun- can, Hughes, Imbrie, White, Snodgrass and Wright. The first sacrament of the Lord's sup- per, says one authority, was administered in a tent in John Campbell's place, in 1805, Revs. Hughes, Scott and McMillan being present on the occasion. Another authority states that the first communion was held at Alexander McIntosh's barn, and Rev. Thomas E. Hughes alone officiated.

The first house of worship was built in Yel- low Creek township, near the old graveyard. Shortly afterward the noted old log house known as the "Buckwheat Straw House," was built. The first stated supply was Rev. Mr. Cook, who preached half time in 1811 and 1812. The next was Rev. Mr. Robertson, who preached every Sabbath from 1818 to 1821. Following him were Revs. Dillworth and Campbell. The first settled pastor was Rev. Mr. Cross, and following him were Revs. Moore, Martin, J. N. Swan (who was living

a retired life at a good old age in East Liver- pool in 1905), J. H. Blackford, J. D. Owen, J. C. Kreusch. J. A. Calhoun, John R. Jones (stated supply) and J. M. Oliver, the pastor in 1905.

The Yellow Creek Presbyterian Church was incorporated in 1825, with Andrew Smith, Daniel Smith, William Smith, Jacob Van Fossan and Peter Ross as trustees. The first church building was erected in 1827, and this structure was replaced in 1878 by the large and handsome brick edi- fice still in use almost as good as new in 1905; its graceful spire rises some 90 feet above the level of the church site, and can be seen from all directions for miles around. Alex- ander McIntosh was the only ruling elder for several years. After him were Angus McBane,. John McPherson, Daniel Smith, Andrew Mc Gillivray, Daniel McCoy, Daniel McIntosh, Duncan Fraser, Alexander Chisholm, Alexan- der McDonald, William Creighton, Andrew Smith, Peter Ross, John Fraser, Daniel Mc- Queen, Daniel Smith, John Falconer and Dun- can Smith. In 1905 the members of the ses- sion were: John A. Noble, P. N. McLean, T. W. Fraser, C. V. Wilcoxen, John Camp- bell and D. A. Smith.

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History of Columbiana County, Ohio and representative citizens, Part 41

Author: McCord, William B., b. 1844 Publication date: 1905 Publisher: Chicago, Ill. : Biographical Pub. Co. Number of Pages: 912

Author: McCord, William B., b. 1844
Publication date: 1905
Publisher: Chicago, Ill. : Biographical Pub. Co.
Number of Pages: 912