History of Crawford County and Ohio, Part 127

Author: Perrin, William Henry, [from old catalog] comp; Battle, J. H., [from old catalog] comp; Goodspeed, Weston Arthur, 1852- [from old catalog] comp; Baskin & Battey, Chicago, pub. [from old catalog]
Publication date: 1881
Publisher: Chicago, Baskin & Battey
Number of Pages: 1034

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the command of Col. Rosecrans, but after- ward was under Col. (now President) Hayes. Mr. Jeffrey was in quite a number of engage- ments; was severely wounded in the neck, October, 1864, in Shenandoah Valley, Va. He is a young man of considerable enterprise and push, and is an intelligent citizen.

LUCY (SAWYER) KELLOGG, Plymouth; was born in Auburn Township, in 1827. Her parents, Erastus and Sally (Snider) Sawyer. were both natives of New York, the former born in 1800, and the latter in 1802. They were married in Auburn Township, Dec. 19, 1822, and were the parents of the following children: Albanus, Franklin and Lucy. All are living, the former in Auburn Township, and the latter in Norwalk, Ohio. The Sniders came to Auburn Township, Crawford Co., Ohio, in 1820, and the Sawyers in 1821. Lucy mar- ried Delos Carlisle, Nov. 11. 1850. Mr. Car- lisle was a son of David and Dorcas (White) Carlisle. His marriage with Miss Sawyer bore the fruit of four children. The oldest died in infancy; the next, Maraldi E., born Dec. 26, 1852, and died June 13, 1855; Ella W., born April 29, 1855, and is living at home with her mother. Jay D., born Nov. 10, 1857. is at present in Kansas. Mr. Carlisle was born July 3. 1823, and died of consumption, Aug. 4. 1857. He is a Republican, and a member of the Baptist Church. A man of few words and temperate habits. he had the respect and esteem of all who knew him. Mrs. Carlisle is the present wife of David B. Kel- logg, to whom she was married May 24, 1870. She has by him one daughter, May, born July 1, 1873. Mr. Kellogg is a son of Solomon and Margaret (Millhollen) Kellogg. He was married prior to his marriage with Mrs. Car- lisle, his wife being Helen Snider, and by her had three children-Catharine, Margaret and Theodore. All are living in Wyandot Co., and all are married. Mrs. Kellogg's brother Franklin was a Lieutenant Colonel in the army, and after the war, was commissioned Brevet General. Mrs. Kellogg owns 97 acres of good land. Further notice of her parents will be found in the history of Auburn Town- ship.

GEORGE LASH, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O. Tiro; was born in Wayne Co., April 30,

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1830. He is a son of Peter and Mary (Fred- line) Lash, who were parents of nine children. The father was a native of New Jersey, and was born in 1808. The mother was born in Somerset Co., Penn., in 1812. They were married in Wayne Co., in about 1828. The names of their children are George, Charity, Leah. Peter, Benjamin, Mary, Phœbe, Francis and Lucinda. These children are all living, and all are in Ohio. Mr. Lash emigrated to Ohio when it was but a Territory, and from Wayne Co. he emigrated to Crawford Co. in 1835. locating in Auburn Township. He was a thrifty. hard-working farmer, and by his ster- ling honesty and kindness made many warm and sincere friends. He departed this life in 1851, leaving behind an honest and upright record many might profit by following. His widow still survives him. George Lash lived with his parents through youth and early man- hood, assisting them in clearing and improv- ing the place. He received a good common- school education, and on the 16th of October, 1854, he was united in marriage with Sarah E. Hutson, daughter of Benjamin Hutson, of Cranberry Township. To this union were born four children-William M., born April 6, 1858: Elmer E., born Aug. 12, 1861, died Sept. 15, 1870; Benjamin E., born June 1, 1864, and George F., born May 9, 1866. Mrs. Lash was born April 14, 1835. William, Ben- jamin and George are living at home with their parents. Mr. Lash owns 80 acres of good land in Western Auburn. He is a Dem- ocrat in politics, and a member of the Good- Will Methodist Episcopal Church. He is a prominent and influential man in his neigh- borhood, and he and his family are well known and highly respected throughout the neigh- borhood.

JOHN MORROW, farmer; P. O. Tiro; was born in Auburn Township, July 13, 1851. He is a son of James and Margaret (Ake) Morrow, and grandson of Charles Morrow, who came to Auburn Township in 1817. His father and mother were natives of Pennsylva- nia. The former was born in 1809, and the latter in 1812. They were married in Auburn Township Sept. 9, 1830, and to them were born six children, viz .: William, Mary A. (deceased), Charles, David (deceased), James

and John. Those living are all in Auburn Township. John passed his youth and early manhood on his father's place and going to school. He was married, Dec. 10, 1874, to Susan N. Cory, daughter of Thomas Cory, and to them were born two sons-Harry B., born Dec, 20, 1875, and Charley J., born May 18. 1878. Mr. Morrow owns 160 acres of well-improved land, and is a Democrat in politics. His father was a man of good, steady habits, and was well respected by h's friends and neighbors. He died March S, 1875. His mother lives on the old place with him, in Auburn Township.

CHARLES McCONNELL, Tiro; was born in Richland Co., Dec. 18, 1844. He is a son of Charles and Nancy (Taggart) McConnell, who were parents of the following family: Samuel, Mary, Susan, James, John, William, Charles, Josiah and Isaac. James, John, William, Charles and Josiah served faithfully in the late war. James was killed in battle at Rocky Face Mountain, Ga .; William died at Green Lake, Tex., from disease contracted while in the army; Josiah died at home, four days after his discharge, also from disease contracted in the army. Those in the family living, are Samuel, Mary, John, Charles and Isaac. Samuel married Charity Lash, and lives in Auburn Township; Mary lives in Auburn Township and is the wife of John Wynn; John is single, and lives at home with his mother; Isaac is single, and lives in Van Wert Co. Charles was raised and educated in the county. He has an excellent practical education, and is a school teacher of thirteen terms' experience. His occupation is that of school teaching, and dealing in chromos, picture frames, tobaccos, toys and notions. His shop is located in the northern part of Tiro, and in it is a barber's chair, run by James Michener. The McConnell family are Republicans in politics, and too much praise cannot be given them for the heroic and gal- lant part they took in helping to quell the war of the great rebellion. And how much honor is due to the mother who raised seven sons from infancy to manhood, sending five to battle for the right, three of whom now sleep in soldiers' graves. All honor to such mothers, and may their names be immortal-

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ized, and written forever in the hearts of the American people.

B. W. McKEE, M. D., physician and sur- geon, Tiro: was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, in 1840. He is a son of John and Margaret (Wallace) McKee, who were the parents of eleven children-James, Margaret, Robert, B. W., Thomas B., William A., Mary, John, and three others that died in infancy without names. James is practicing medicine at Des Moines, Iowa; Margaret married a Mr. Nee- ley, and lives in Adair Co., Iowa; Robert died from disease contracted while in his country's service; Thomas is the present minister of tlie United Presbyterian Church at De Kalb; William is in Wooster; Mary is in Richland Co., Ohio, the wife of J. W. Dougal, and John is in Wayne Co. Our subject passed his

youth on the farm and going to school. He commenced the study of medicine April, 1865, under the instructions of his brother James, and afterward under Prof. Firestone, who has now charge of the Insane Asylum at Colum- bus. He commenced attending medical lect- ures at Cleveland, in 1869, where he contin- ued steadily until his graduation, which was in 1870. On the 16th of June, 1870. he was united in marriage with Ruvilla Weirich, daughter of Christian and Adaline (Miller) Weirich, and by her had two children, the first of whom died in infancy without a name, and the one living is Cruveilhier W., born April 15, 1875. Dr. McKee first located in Northfield, and after one year moved to De- Kalb, where he remained eight years, and at the expiration of that time removed to Tiro, where he has ever since resided. His grand- father, Robert, and brother, Logan McKee, came from Ireland to America the year before the war of Independence began. Logan was among those who gave his life in defense of his adopted country. Dr. McKee and his brothers, James, Robert and Thomas, served faithfully in the war of the rebellion. Mrs. McKee was born Oct. 9, 1848. The Doctor is an excellent physician, and he has a large and lucrative practice, which keeps him busily engaged.

AMOS MORSE, farmer; P. O. Tiro; was born Feb. 7. 1819, in Huron Co., Ohio. His parents, Rudolphus and Huldah (Williams)

Morse, were natives of Massachusetts. The father was born April 17, 1791, and his wife June 26, 1794. They were married in Onta- rio Co., N. Y., Nov. 13, 1816, and moved to Huron Co., Ohio, June, 1818, and in March, 1820, came to Auburn Township, Crawford Co., where he remained all his life. They were the parents of six children, viz., Amos, Amanda, Joel, Joseph W., Zebediah and Malin D. Amos and Malin are the only ones in the fam- ily now living. The parents came to Auburn Township when the country was but very thinly settled. Their financial means were very small, and, coming as they did into a new country, their start depended mainly on their own physical exertions. The father died Oct. 11, 1872, and the mother May 26, 1873. Mr. Morse was one of the most influ- ential men of his neighborhood, holding sev- eral offices of honor and trust in his township. Amos passed his youth with his parents, and when he reached his majority began for him- self. On the 13th of May, 1849, he was mar- ried Mehetabel, daughter of David and Dor- cas (White) Carlisle, and by her had three children-Frank R., born May 17, 1852, and Amanda and Adelia, twins, born Sept. 5, 1854. The mother was born Jan. 8, 1819. Frank married Alvira B. Stock, in 1873; Delia married Samuel A. Stock, in 1876, and Amanda married Milton W. Griffeth, in 1877. In his earlier years, Mr. Morse was a school teacher. He is a Republican in politics, and although in a Democratic neighborhood has held the office of Justice of the Peace for the past twenty years. Owns 160 acres of land. He is a Baptist in religion, and is a man of more than ordinary intelligence.

MRS. G. W. OVENS, Tiro; daughter of John and Maria (Staherin) Brenerd, and was born May 12, 1838, in Crawford Co., Ohio. In the fall of 1858, she was united in mar- riage with Aaron Daugherty, and to this union were born three children, respectively-Lucy, born Aug. 12, 1860; Sherman, born Dec. 14, 1863, and Rebecca, born Feb. 15, 1865. Mr. Daugherty was born Jan. 18, 1818, and died May 22, 1871. He was a brother of Ezekiel Daugherty, mention of whom is made in the biography of Elizabeth Daugherty. Mr. Daugherty was a great farmer and a hard-

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working man. He was temperate in his hab- its, and affectionate in his disposition toward his family. He was a man universally respected by all who knew him. Mrs. Daugh- erty, on the 5th of March, 1872, was married to George W. Ovens. Mr. Ovens was born July 22, 1840, and is a son of William and Eleanor (Robinson) Ovens, and is of Irish descent. His father and mother were parents of six children-James, Anna, William, John, George and Kate. The Ovens family came to the United States from Ireland in 1842, and to Crawford Co., Ohio, ten years later. In his father's family James is the only one dead. He was murdered for his money in Hardin Co., Ohio, in 1862. Mr. Ovens is a Democrat in politics, and a straightfor- ward, honest and upright man. On the death of her first husband, Mrs. Ovens and her chil- dren were left a valuable farm of 240 acres, which she still retains. Mr. and Mrs. Ovens live happily together with her children on the old place left them in Auburn Township, and no family are more respected in Crawford Co. than this family.

R. R. ROSS, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O. Plymouth; was born in Auburn Township, Crawford Co., Ohio, Nov. 25, 1832. He is a son of A. C. and Celia (Emmons) Ross, who were the parents of four children-Phoebe A., Melissa, one that died in infancy, and Royal R. Royal is the only one living. Mr. Ross' biography will be found in connection with the biography of A. C. Ross, in another part of this work. Mrs. Ross, mother of our sub- ject, was born April 8, 1802, in New York. She died as she lived, a conscientious Chris- tian. Her death occurred in Auburn Town- ship in 1836. Royal R. lived on a farm until he was 23 years old, and on the 4th of October, 1860, was united in marriage with Mary A., daughter of Adam and Susanna (Harley) Aumend, and by her had five children-Em- mons W., born Sept. 13, 1861; Willie B., born April 23, 1865; Amelia, born Sept. 24, 1868, died December 11, 1868: George H., born Sept. 10, 1872, died Dec. 28, 1879, and Freddie R., born Sept. 27, 1878. Mrs. Ross was born July 6, 1840, in Auburn Township. Both of these parents are the descendants of old and honored settlers, who came into the

wilderness in search of a home. The present condition of their children and grandchildren attest the success with which they were met. Mr. Ross is a Republican in politics, and he and wife are members of the Methodist Epis- copal Church. They own 160 acres of highly improved land, where they live happily together, making no pretensions, but having the respect and good-will of all their friends and neighbors.

A. C. ROSS, farmer; P. O. Tiro; was born in Auburn Township, Crawford Co., Ohio, June 11, 1842. His father was Abel C. Ross, who came to Auburn Township in 1825, it being then an almost unbroken wilderness. The father was married first to Celia Emmons, Sept. 22, 1822, and by her had the following family: Phœbe A., Melissa A., Royal R., and one that died in infancy without being named. The wife died Feb. 23, 1837. Mr. Ross remar- ried March 5, 1838, his second wife being Laura (Carlisle) Ross. From the second marriage the following family were born: Byron H., Alfred C. and Celia A. The father was born April 28, 1800, and died Dec. 17, 1875. The mother is yet living, and makes her home with her son A. C. Byron was a member of Company H, 64th O. V. I., in the late civil war. He is now dead. Celia is married. A. C. Ross was reared upon a farm; was married, Sept. 22, 1871, to Mary J. Hoak, a daughter of Jacob and Mary (Kaylor) Hoak, and by her had one son and one daughter --- Mary A., born Dec. 29, 1873, and Royal H., born May 31, 1876. The wife was born July 30, 1849. Mr. Ross is one of Auburn Town- ship's best farmers. He owns 1113 acres of well-improved land. Belongs to the United Brethren Church, and is a Republican. The death of his brother Byron and his widow left two children-Alvin E. and Bertha A. The former lives with our subject, and the latter with his half-brother, Royal R., in Auburn Township.

A. C. ROBINSON, farmer; P. O. Tiro; was born in Auburn Township, Crawford Co., Ohio, July 21, 1846. He is a son of Barber and Mary (Morrow) Robinson, and is one of a family of nine children, their names being as follows: Charles, Campbell, David, Mary J., Ellen, James, Robert, William and Florence.

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All of these are living, as are also his parents. The subject of this sketch passed his youth upon a farm. He received a good common- school education, and on the 26th of May, 1868, he was united in marriage with Han- nah E. McNutt, daughter of Abraham and Jane (Crayton) McNutt, of Lawrence Co., Penn., and by her has one daughter-Nora, born April 14, 1869. Mrs. Robinson was born Dec. 14, 1846. Mr. Robinson's parents were born in Ireland. Mr. Robinson is a Democrat in politics, as is also his father. He owns 100 acres of well-improved land near Tiro. He is enterprising and industrious, and takes an active part in all laudable enter- prises that tend toward advancing education or building up the county.

S. B. RAUDABAUGH, carpenter and join- er, Tiro; was born in Cumberland Co., Penn., in 1842. He is a son of Henry and Lydia (Hahn) Raudabaugh, who were the parents of the following family: William, Samuel, Cath- arine, David, Elizabeth, Daniel, Rebecca, John, Ellen, Henry, Nancy and Sarah. David, Elizabeth and Henry are dead. The rost are all living in Ohio except Kate, who lives in Indiana. Samuel passed his youth at home. In 1861, he enlisted in Co. I, 15th O. V. I., and was discharged in November, 1865, having passed about five years in fight- ing for his country. He was a participant in the battles of Shiloh, Stone River, Chicka- mauga, Chattanooga, Atlanta, Corinth and a great many others. He was in actual service about five years, and during that time never left his regiment or was wounded. After the war closed, he came to Auburn Township, prose- cuting his trade. On the 10th of June, 1869, he was united in marriage with Martha Eckis, daughter of Jacob and Martha (Crouse) Eckis, and to this union were born four children- Albertis, born Feb. 4, 1870, died Feb. 10, 1870; Howard L., born Aug. 3, 1871; Vinnie, born June 28, 1876, died Aug. 19, 1876, and Ralph K., born Aug. 8, 1877. Mrs. Rauda- baugh was born April 16, 1839. Mr. Rauda- baugh owns 33 acres of land in Mechanics- burg. He is a Republican, and one of the best carpenters in Crawford Co. He received but a limited education, but by reading and study he is one of the best-posted men in the township.

JOHN P. SHECKLER, farmer and stock- dealer; P. O. Plymouth; was born in Auburn Township, March 3, 1829. He is a son of John and Rachel (Pettit) Sheckler. The father was a native of Pennsylvania, and the mother of Virginia. They were married in Richland Co., Ohio, in 1820, and were the parents of eight children-Elizabeth, Catha- rine, David, Thomas, John P., Christina, James and George. David is dead. Thomas and George are in Indiana, Christina is in Richland Co., and the balance are in Auburn Township, Crawford Co., Ohio. Mr. Sheck- ler died in 1860, and Mrs. Sheckler in 1835. They came to Auburn Township in 1821, and were of that class of pioneers that dangers and hardships did not daunt. Mr. Sheckler was said to have been one of the best and most respected men that are identified with Auburn Township's early history. His son John was reared on the farm. He received a good common-school education, and was mar- ried in 1862 to Lenora Ashley, a daughter of Ebenezer and Mary Ashley, and by her has the following family: Rachel E., born March 9, 1863, and died Sept. 10, 1864; Mary, born Ang. 15, 1864, and E. Blanche, born Jan. 1, 1867. Mr. Sheckler is a prominent Repub- lican and farmer in Auburn Township. He owns 112 acres of excellent farming land, and is highly respected by his friends and neigh- bors.

JOHN H. TRAGO, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O. Tiro; was born in Auburn Township, Crawford Co., Ohio, May 31, 1840. His par- ents, Daniel and Sarah (Waters) Trago came from Pennsylvania to Ohio in 1838, locating in Auburn Township, Crawford Co. They were the parents of ten children-Samuel W., Ann E., Elmira, Agnes, Francis M., Vincent T., John H., Alice A., Mary and Morris W. The father was born May S, 1796, and died in Richland Co., Ohio, Jan. 3, 1876. The mother was born Jan. 1, 1806, and departed this life May 22, 1871. Mr. Trago was one of the prominent and influential men of his neighborhood, and a Quaker of sterling hon- esty and upright dealings. John H. was reared upon a farm. Oct. 21, 1866, he was united in marriage with Nancy A., daughter of James and Jane Mount, of Richland Co.,

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and by her has four children-Fannie, born Sept. 1, 1867; Justus, born May 23, 1873; Andrew E., born Aug. 18, 1876, and John H., born July 9, 1879. Mr. Trago is a success- ful and enterprising farmer, owns 120 acres of well-improved land, and is a Republican in politics, and is highly respected by his friends and neighbors.

MARY E. TRAGO, Tiro; was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, in 1843. Her first husband was Wesley Dull, and by him she had two children-Malin M., born in 1867, and one, E. W., who died in infancy. Mr. Dull departed this life Jan. 23, 1867. Mrs. Dull remarried May 5, 1870, her second husband being Vincent T. Trago. She bore Mr. Trago two sons-Marion W., born April 9, 1872, and Harry D., born Aug. 9, 1875. Mr. Trago was First Lieutenant in the late war, and was in some of the most hotly contested battles. A few of the principal engagements he was in are Shiloh, Corinth, Chickamauga, Kenesaw Mountain, Peach Tree Creek, Atlanta, Nash- ville, Columbia and others. It is said of him that he was a brave and kind officer, and a splendid soldier. During the spring of 1880, he was stricken down with disease, and he died the death of a Christian, April 14 of the same year. His death was greatly deplored by his friends and neighbors, and especially by his devoted wife. Mrs. Trago lives on the place, 160 acres, left by him. For a more detailed account of Mr. Trago's family con- nection, see the biography of his brother, John H. Trago, which will be found in an- other part of this work.

B. S. VAN TILBURG, merchant, Tiro. One of the most prominent business firms of Tiro is I. & B. S. Van Tilburg, dealers in groceries, dry goods, notions, grain, etc. The junior partner, B. S., was born in Richland Co., Ohio, Nov. 1, 1851. His parents, Vin- cent and C. E. (Musser) Van Tilburg, were married in Richland Co., Ohio, in 1849, and to them were born the following family: B. S., F. O., M. L., J. M., Eva M., Emma E., Charlie G., Ettie and Adda, and one who died in infancy. Our subject was reared on his father's farm. He received a good common- school education, and on the 19th of Febru- ary, 1878, he was united in marriage with

Miss Elizabeth Bender, daughter of Jacob Bender, of Vernon Township, and by her has one daughter-Edith M., born Sept. 24, 1878. Mr. Van Tilburg is a Republican, and mem- ber of the Lutheran Church. He owns a half-interest in one of the best stores in Tiro, Crawford Co., Ohio.

IRA VAN TILBURG, merchant, Tiro; was born in Richland Co., Ohio, April 15, 1839. He is a son of Peter and Hannah [Kennedy] Van Tilburg, who were parents of twelve children-William, Margaret, Eliza, Nancy, Vincent, Frank, Kate, Mary, Maria, Ira, Mar- tha and Lovina. All of these are living except Frank, who died in California. Peter Van Tilburg was a native of New Jersey, and was born in 1802. Mrs. Van Tilburg was also a native of New Jersey, and was born in 1801. They were married in Jefferson Co., Ohio. Mr. Van Tilburg died during the fall of 1876, but his widow still survives him and is living in Mansfield, Ohio. The subject of this biog- raphy passed his youth and early manhood on a farm, and going to school. When 19 years of age, he went to California, where he en- gaged in the mining business, which he fol- lowed in California and Nevada for ten years. On the 5th of October, 1868, he was united in marriage with Miss A. E. Ewing, daughter of J. D. Ewing, Esq., of California. To this union was born one son-Frank, born Dec. 22, 1869. The mother was born in March, 1851. In 1871, Mr. and Mrs. Van Tilburg came to Richland Co., Ohio, Mr. Van Tilburg engaging in the mercantile business at Olives- burg. In 1873, he formed a copartnership with his nephew, B. S. Van Tilburg, at Tiro, Crawford Co., Ohio, under the firm name of I. & B. S. Van Tilburg. This was the first business house in Tiro. They started on a small capital, and to-day are one of the heav iest firms of any town in the county. Besides a general dry goods and grocery store, they run a butter and egg house separately, and are also the only grain-buyers at De Kalb Station. They keep a force of from four to five men constantly engaged. Mr. Van Til- burg is a radical Republican in politics, and is a hard and earnest worker in that cause.

PETER WRIGHT, farmer; P O. Plym- outh; was born in Plymouth Township,

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Richland Co., Ohio, January, 1835. There were born to his parents, Joseph and Christina (Kinnamen) Wright, five children-Peter, Sophia, Susanna, Manuel and Haymen. Peter was reared on a farm, and received a good common-school education. He was married, October, 1859, to Sarah Bevier, daughter of Alexander and Almira (Birch) Bevier. They

have no children of their own, but have raised one child from infancy to manhood. Mr. Wright owns 80 acres of well-improved land. He is a member of the Church of God, and a Republican in politics. He is well informed on the issues of the day, and is a prominent citizen in northern Auburn Township.

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REV. JOHN B. BLAYNEY, retired clergy- man, Tiro. Rev. John B. Blayney, well known to the citizens of Crawford Co., was born March 29, 1811, and is a native of the " Old Domin- ion." He is the son of George Blayney and Margaret Buchanan. His father removed from Virginia to Morrow Co., Ohio, where he died at the age of 70. John B is a graduate of Wash- ington College, Pennsylvania, and was licensed to preach in 1840. He first commenced his la- bors in Delaware Co., where he served various stations for about a year, when he was placed in charge of the new church at Iberia. He was the first Pastor of this Presbyterian Church, and so continued for twenty years, during which time, by his labors, the church grew to be self- sustaining. Mr. Blayney did excellent work in this vineyard of Christ, and, as an instance of his good work, we may say that he never held a communion service but what some were ad- mitted to the church. He was married, in 1840, to Tamar Elliott, who died in 1848, leav- ing two children-David B. and Tamar. Mr. Blayney was remarried, Oct. 30, 1851, to Mrs. Catharine Stockton Extell. Five children are of this marriage-John B., a Presbyterian cler- gyman ; Francis S., a graduate of Wooster, who is also a minister, and who, in August, left for Omaha to commence his labors in the Master's vineyard ; Anna Mary, Martha, Margaret, Sarah Catharine. The three last-named daughters are at home. Mr. Blayney was one of the gen- tlemen who organized the Central College at Iberia, which is now quite an institution. He has now retired from the pulpit and is living on his farm, surrounded by all that tends to make life pleasant, and enjoying the respect of his neighbors. He has been distinguished as a devoted worker in the cause of Christ, and his

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History of Crawford County and Ohio, Part 127

Author: Perrin, William Henry, [from old catalog] comp; Battle, J. H., [from old catalog] comp; Goodspeed, Weston Arthur, 1852- [from old catalog] comp; Baskin & Battey, Chicago, pub. [from old catalog] Publication date: 1881 Publisher: Chicago, Baskin & Battey Number of Pages: 1034

Author: Perrin, William Henry, [from old catalog] comp; Battle, J. H., [from old catalog] comp; Goodspeed, Weston Arthur, 1852- [from old catalog] comp; Baskin & Battey, Chicago, pub. [from old catalog]
Publication date: 1881
Publisher: Chicago, Baskin & Battey
Number of Pages: 1034