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JOAB LIGGETT. farmer and dealer in live stock; P. O. Ostrander. Among the more prom-
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one whose name heads this sketch ; he was born in Union Co., Ohio, Jan. 19, 1852 ; his father, James Liggett, was reared in Delaware Co., Ohio, but removed to Union Co. in quite an early day ; he is one of the prominent men and successful farmers of that county, and son of James Liggett, Esq .. the well-known pioneer. Our subject passed his youth and early manhood on his father's farm, receiving a good common school education. He was married Sept. 5, 1872; there were three chil- dren from this union, two of whom died in infancy -Effie E., surviving. Mrs. Liggett departed this life April 14, 1877. Mr. Liggett was again mar- ried, April 4, 1878, to Miss Estelle Thompson : she was born in Madison Co., Iowa, Oct. 7, 1856; from this union there is one child-Mary E. Mr. Liggett owns 118 acres of well-improved land. Is a Democrat, and one of the most enterprising and public-spirited men in the township.
JAMES LIGGETT, farmer and stock-raiser ; P. O. Ostrander; was born in Pickaway Co., Ohio, Nov. 14, 1817 ; he is son of James Liggett, Esq., the well-known pioncer, mention of whom is made in another part of this work. Our subject was reared in the wilderness of the then new State of Ohio ; he received such education as the schools afforded. When about 21 years of age, he began life in humble circumstances, but has by his in- dustry and economy secured to himself a goodly share of this world's goods. He was united in marriage with Sarah A. Richardson Oct. 1, 1840; she was born in New York April 20, 1819; the result of this union was eight children, four of whom are living -- Arthur, Abner, Joab and Mar- inda ; the names of those deceased were Gideon, Minerva, William and Amelia. Mrs. Liggett died March 28, 1870. In 1845, Mr. Liggett removed to Union Co., Ohio, where he has since resided. He owns 227 acres of well-improved land, and is a Democrat.
ABSALOM LIGGETT. farmer and stock- raiser ; P. O. Ostrander. The grandfather of our subject, James Liggett, was one of the first settlers of Scioto Township, Delaware Co., Ohio ; he raised a large family of children, all of whom reached manhood and womanhood, and are to-day among the most respected and influential citizens of this community. Besides raising a large family of his own, he also had the care of several grand- children, one of whom (Charlotte Liggett) is es- pecially deserving of notice ; her father died when she was a small child, and she was taken by her grandparents to raise. She had lived with
them but a year or so, before her mother married again. Soon after this event, the mother asked the privilege of taking the little girl to her home to spend a week. From that day until about two years ago nothing could be heard of the mother or child. It seems that it was a plan her mother had taken to get the child away, so she and her hus- band could take her with them to the Far West, where they purposed connecting themselves with the Mormon Church. This they did, and the child was reared under those baneful influences. When quite young, she was married to an Elder of the Mormon Church. She is the mother of six children, all born in polygamy ; her grandfather, at his death, made suitable provisions for her should she ever be found. This her relatives car- ried out to the very letter, and she received in full her portion of the grandfather's estate. Our sub- ject's father (Abner Liggett ) was born in Hardy Co., Va., June 4, 1808; he is now one of the most respected and wealthy citizens of Union Co., Ohio, where he resides. He was united in marriage with Catharine Eubank Sept. 3, 1829 ; she was born in Fleming Co., Ky., March 3, 1808; her parents were among the first settlers of that county ; they removed to Ohio in 1824, where both died. From the union of Abner Liggett with Miss Eubank there were five children, two of whom are living. Mr. Liggett, when a boy 17 years of age, traded a horse for fifty acres of land in Union Co., Ohio ; since that time he has added to it, until at one time he owned over 800 acres, all of which was improved ; he has given liberally to his children, and now owns but 316 acres, 50 of which is the original tract he traded for when a boy. Absalom, who heads this sketch, was born on the old homestead in Union Co. April 24, 1830; there he passed his youth and early man. hood assisting his father on the farm. He received such education as the schools of that day afforded. He began for himself at 21 years of age as a farmer, a business he has followed all his life. He was united in marriage with Mildred A. Ritten- house June 22, 1851 ; she was born in Albemarle Co., Va., in 1829; from this union there were nine children, eight of whom are living-Henry H., James W., Sarah E., David A., Thomas W., Clement V., Carson A. and Susan V .; the name of the deceased was Luther C. Mr. Liggett owns 324 acres of well-improved land ; his home farm, on the bank of Mill Creek, Scioto Township, is one of the best improved in that locality. It is with satisfaction, such as can be enjoyed by few, that
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the " Liggett family " can take a retrospective view of their careers. While they have labored to be among the first and foremost agriculturists and wool-growers of this section of country, they have not been unmindful of the duties that rest upon them as dependent beings. They are ever ready to help the oppressed.
TOBIAS MANGANS, butcher, Ostrander ; was born in Frederick Co., Md., Dec. 20, 1827 ; second son of a large family of children of Joseph and Sarah ( Horine) Mangans, both of whom were natives of Maryland; there they remained until 1835, when he removed to Delaware Co., Ohio, and settled in Scioto Township ; his father died in 1873, and his mother in 1875. Our subject passed his youth assisting his father on the farm ; received such education as the schools afforded, and at 21 began for himself as a carpenter ; he had never served an apprenticeship, but his ingenuity and energy stood him in good stead; after awhile, he employed a number of hands, and was an ex- tensive contractor and builder ; he at last bought a saw and grist mill, and for some years devoted his time to milling. His mills were destroyed by fire. Here his energy again manifested itself, for in a short time they were rebuilt, and in full operation ; at the expiration of five years, he sold his mills, and again followed his trade. Some of the best and most substantial bridges in this and adjoining counties were constructed by Mr. Man- gans. He continued to work at his trade until 1872, when he moved to Ostrander, since which time he has been engaged in butchering. He was married to Miss Hagar Carr Jan. 8, 1849; she was born in Delaware Co., Ohio, Nov. 27; 1831. They are the parents of four children, three of whom are now living-Sarah C., born June 18, 1851; Susan E., Jan. 28, 1854; and Joseph C., Feb. 27, 1856; deceased, Margaret A., born March 7, 1852, died June 23, 1855. Mr. Man- gans is Justice of the Peace in Scioto Township; . a Prohibitionist, and an earnest worker in the tem- perance cause.
WILLIAM McINTIRE, physician and sur- geon, Delaware ; was born in Bedford Co., Penn., Oct. 10, 1824; is a son of John and Martha (Downs) McIntire, who were the parents of nine- teen children ; the father came from Scotland to America previous to che war of the Revolution ; he and his brother James were soldiers of that war, the latter being killed at the battle of Bran- dywine ; the father was a harness and trunk man- ufacturer, and to this trade brought up the sub-
ject of this sketch. He had, however, when a boy, made up his mind to study medicine, which in 1840 he began with a Dr. Denning, in the town of McConnellsville, Penn .; he remained with Dr. Denning until 1842, when he came to Ohio. and for a period of five years pursued his studies with Dr. Howell, of Columbus; in 1849, he grad- uated at the Starling Medical College of Colum- bus, after which he practiced one year with his preceptor in Franklin Co .; he then came to the village of Millville, where he has since remained. He was united in marriage with Eliza Perry Aug. 18, 1850 ; from this union there were six chil- dren, five of whom are now living-Martha F., William M., Albert P., Edward T. and Mary E .; the name of the one deceased was Margaret L. Dr. MeIntire has been a resident of Millville for thirty years, and of Delaware Co. thirty five years, and is well and favorably known through. out the county as a successful practitioner, and a public-spirited and enterprising citizen ; he began as a poor boy, and what he now has is due to economy and close attention to his profession. He is an earnest worker in the temperance cause, and a self-made man in the fullest sense of the word.
WILLIAM G. McFARLIN, farmer and stock- raiser ; P. O. White Sulphur ; was born in Wash- ington Co., Md., March 7, 1814; is the second of a family of six children of Joseph and Elizabeth (Stiffler) McFarlin, both of whom were natives of Maryland. When the subject of this sketch was about 11 years of age, his father-who lived in Maryland -- started on a visit to his mother who lived in Virginia ; from that time he has never been seen or heard from ; in 1834, the mother and family removed to Stark Co. Ohio, where they re- mained about three years, and then came to Dela- ware Co .; the mother died in 1875; Williami being one of the oldest children, on him devolved a major part of the responsibility of caring for the mother and younger children ; he received but a limited education ; when 19 years of age, he began the stonemason's trade, which he followed a great many years. He was married to Miss Eliza .A. Ross April 5, 1838 ; she was born in Washing- ton Co., Md., Jan. 26, 1820; from this union there were twelve children, ten of whom are now living-Philona, Cornelia J., Sarah E., Alonzo E., George L., Oscar, William S., Melissa. Ann E .. and Rosa; the deceased are Ellsworth and a babe not named ; after paying the marriage fee, Mr. McFarlin had just 75 cents ; he went to work
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with energy, and in the course of some years, had amassed quite a little fortune; he however went into some wild speculations, which in a short time lost him all he had, and left him in debt over $1,600 ; here again his energy and perseverance manifested itself, for he not only paid what he owed, but has succeeded in obtaining a nicely im- proved farm of 210 acres. Mr. McFarlin has held the office of Justice of the Peace in Radnor Town- ship three years, and in Scioto nine years ; he is one of the most popular and influential men in the township, and is in every sense of the word a self- made man.
ABRAHAM MANGANS, farmer and stock- raiser ; P. O. Ostrander ; was born in Frederick Co., Md., Nov. 8, 1835. The parents, Daniel and Mary (Craver) Mangans, were both natives of Maryland, and the parents of three children, two of whom are now living ; in 1840, the parents removed to Delaware Co., Ohio, where they lived the remainder of their lives; the father died in 1853, and the mother in 1866; the father had previously been married to Miss Elizabeth Leath- erman, of Maryland; she died in 1834. Our subject passed his early life assisting his father on the farm; he received such education as the schools afforded; at 21 years of age, he began for himself as a farmer. He was united in marriage with Lizzie Fridley May 14, 1866 ; she was born in the Canton Berne, Switzerland, Aug. 18, 1843; from this union there were eight children, six of whom are now living-Elden E., born March 17, 1868; William A., Nov. 15, 1870; Alice M., Aug. 13, 1873; Oscar A., April 22, 1875; Charles, May 30, 1877, and Fannie G., Feb. 19, 1879; the deceased died in infancy without naming; Mr. Mangans owns a nicely improved farm of 188 acres, which for most part he has made by hard work, economy and close attention to busi- ness. Until late years, he was identified with the Democratic party, he now votes with the Prohi- bitionists, and is a strong advocate of the temper- ance cause.
O. C. MILLER, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O. Ostrander; was born in Frederick Co., Md., Jan. 30, 1847 ; is a son of. William A. and Eliza (Whitmer) Miller, who were the parents of eight children. five of whom are living. The father is now living in Frederick Co., Md .; the mother died in 1875. When our subject was 10 years of age, he went to Pennsylvania, to live with a man who was to teach him the art of farming ; after remain- ing with him about seven years he concluded to
take a trip West; after rambling around some time, he settled in Delaware Co., Ohio, where for most part he has since resided and followed the vocation of a farmer. He was united in marriage with Mrs. Jane Colhoun June 4, 1868; she was born in Delaware Co., Ohio, Oct. 30, 1844, and is daughter of Gideon A. Carr, whose biography appears in this work ; she had previously been married to Mr. Andrew Colhoun, by whom she had two children-Florence J. and Leon A. ; by her union with Mr. Miller there were seven children, six of whom are now living -- Gideon A., Lou E., Helena A., Cora L., Milton E., and Will- iam H. Mr. Miller and his wife are as hospita- ble people as are to be found.
MARTIN MANGANS, gardener and horticult- urist ; P. O. Ostrander; was born in Delaware Co., Ohio, March 8, 1830 ; is fifth of a family of eleven children of Joseph and Sarah ( Horau) Mangans. The father was a native of Maryland, where he was married and continued to reside until 1835, when he, with his family, removed to Ohio, and settled in Fairfield Co. They re- mained there but a short time, and came to Delaware Co., where they permanently located. Mr. Mangans was a man noted for his decision of character, honesty and industry ; he held a great many positions of honor and trust in Scioto Town- ship, and was universally respected by all who knew him ; he departed this life in 1873, and his wife in 1875. Our subject passed his youth and early manhood on a farm, receiving such educa- tion as the schools afforded ; at the age of 21, he began for himself as a blacksmith, wagon and car- riage maker ; he continued in this business about twelve years ; during this time, he had been pre- paring to engage in the nursery business, which he immediately engaged in after quitting his trade ; after an experience of ten years in the nursery business, he closed out his stock and engaged in photography and brickmaking, in the village of Ostrander ; he sold out at last, and for some time. was engaged in the mercantile business in the same place ; he has for some years past been en- gaged in hybridizing, gardening, etc. ; he has one of the nicest improved properties in Scioto Town- ship ; he began life as a poor boy, and what he now has is due to his energy, perseverance and econom- ical business habits. He was united in marriage with Elizabeth Dorwart Nov. 17, 1851; she was born in Berks Co., Penn .. Aug. 16, 1831 ; from this union there are two children -- Mary J., born Jan. 14, 1853, and Flora, Feb. 8, 1859. Mr. Mangans
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is a well-informed and intelligent gentleman, and takes a lively interest in all things tending to build up or benefit mankind.
JAMES NOBLE, farmer; P. O. White Sul- phur ; was born in County Tyrone, Ireland, June 14, 1817; is a son of James and Elizabeth (Arm- strong) Noble, both natives of the Emerald Isle, and the parents of six children, three of whom are now living; his father died when he was 8 years of age, soon after which the mother with her family emigrated to this country and located in Harrison Co., Ohio, where they remained three years and then came to Delaware Co., where they have since resided. Mr. Noble was brought up on a farm ; received a good common-school education. Was married to Miss Nancy Lash Aug 2, 1846; she was born in Licking Co., Ohio, March 8, 1827 ; there were three children by this union- William H., George and Elizabeth. Mr. Noble commenced life as a poor boy, and is a self-made man ; he owns 320 acres of land, all under a good state of cultivation.
JAMES H. NEWHOUSE, farmer and stock- raiser; P. O. Ostrander ; was born in Delaware Co., Ohio, Feb. 13, 1840 ; he is a son of William and An- nie (Richie) Newhouse, both of whom are natives of Pennsylvania, and the parents of eleven children, eight of whom are now living. The father was the eldest child of Anthony Newhouse, the well- known pioneer who came to Delaware Co., Ohio, with his family in 1814; during the war of 1812, he well and faithfully served his country, leaving his wife and family in the wilderness of Delaware Co. Here young Newhouse remained during his father's absence, caring for the mother and chil- dren thus left in his care ; the habits of industry and economy thus early instilled in his youthfu! mind were never forgotten, as was afterward demonstrated in the way he reared his large fam- ily ; he departed this life when our subject was but 3 years of age. The mother died in 1871. Our subject passed his youth and early manhood on a farm, receiving quite a good education; on the breaking-out of the rebellion, he enlisted in Co. F, 66th O. V. I., and served with distinction until April, 1862, when he received, at the battle of Winchester, Va., a severe gunshot wound that so disabled him, that in a short time thereafter, he was discharged; for some time after he returned home he attended school and then turned his at. tention to farming and stock-raising; he is now one of the largest wool-growers in Delaware Co .; previous to his engaging in farming, he traveled
quite extensively through the Southwest. He was united in marriage with Isabel Bryson Dec. 14, 1865 ; she was born in Delaware Co., Ohio, April 4, 1845 ; she is a daughter of Thomas and Sarah (Cutter) Bryson, the former a native of Pennsylvania, and the latter of Franklin Co., Ohio. The Cutters were among the first to settle in Central Ohio. It was Mrs. Newhouse's grandfather (a Mr. Newhouse) who started the first store in " Old Franklinton." From our sub- ject's marriage there are six children-Anna M., Adda M., Otto T., Catharine R., Chauncey H. and Harry J. During the late war, the New- house boys were among the first to shoulder their muskets and do battlefor their country ; their war as well as their private record is without a stain or blemish. Our subject owns seventy acres of nicely improved land, upon which are good build- ings ; he began life as a poor boy, and has ac- cumulated his property by close attention to busi- ness. He is a stanch Republican ; a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church.
GRIFFITH C. OWEN, farmer and stock- raiser ; P. O. Delaware; was born in Delaware Co., Ohio, Oct. 11, 1847 ; he is eldest of a family of eight children -- two of whom are now living- of John P. and Sarah ( Warren) Owen. The father was a native of Wales, but in 1826 he emi- grated to the United States, and located in Oneida Co., N. Y., where he remained until 1834, when he removed to Delaware Co., Ohio. He was a carpenter, and for ten years worked at his trade in Louisiana ; he at last gave up his trade, returned to his home in Ohio, and spent the remainder of his days in agricultural pursuits ; he departed this life Dec. 1, 1874; he was an honest, industrious man, and universally respected by all who knew him. His wife died May 8, 1877 ; she was a na- tive of Ross Co., Ohio, and nearly related to Thomas Warren, the well-known pioneer of Rad- nor Township. The subject of this sketch passed his youth and early manhood assisting his father on the farm ; he received a good common-school education, and at the age of 21 began for himself as a farmer. He was united in marriage with Melissa McFarlin Jan. 27, 1870 ; she was born in Delaware Co., Ohio, March 4, 1847 ; she is a daughter of Wm. G. McFarlin, Esq., whose sketch appears in this work. From this union there are four children-John W .. Charles L., Frank R. and James W. Mr. Owen owns 193 acres of nicely improved land in Scioto Township. He is a Democrat.
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R. M. POUND, farmer and stock-raiser ; P. O. Ostrander ; was born in Beaver Co., Penn., June 17, 1824; is a son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Fra- sier) Pound, both of whom were natives of Penn- sylvania, and the parents of six children, four of whom are now living; in 1838, the parents removed to Holmes Co., Ohio, where they remained nine years, and then came to Dela- ware Co .; the parents remained in Delaware Co. some time, and then returned to Holmes Co. ; the father died in 1873; the mother is still living, and resides in Union Co., Ohio. Our subject's youth and early manhood were passed assisting his father on the farm ; he received such education as the common schools of that early day afforded ; when 21 years old, he began for himself; he had no " start in life," and for several years wandered about from place to place, working by the month, until by strict economy and industry he was enabled to purchase 50 acres of unimproved timber land ; Mr. Pound has since added to that pur. ¿chase, until he now owns 306 acres of well- improved land ; he has accomplished this by pay- ing the strict attention which characterized his earlier efforts ; he takes pride in having good stock of all kinds, and upon his farm are to be found as good horses, cattle, sheep and hogs, as Delaware Co. affords. He was united in marriage with Sarah Bowersmith Nov. 25, 1849; from this union there are eight children, seven of whom are living-Henry, Jacob M., Abigail J., Thomas F., John R., William G. and Hattie L. ; the name of the one deceased was Sarah C. Mr. Pound is a member of the Baptist Church, as is his amiable wife.
HIRAM PINNEY, veterinary surgeon and farmer; P. O. Ostrander; John Pinney, M. D. (Hiram's father ), removed from Pennsylvania, his native State, to Indiana, in quite an early day ; while there, pursuing his profession, he and his wife were stricken down by that dread disease, cholera ; the death of Mr. and Mrs. Pinney left six small children to grapple with the cares of life, and to the charity of their neighbors : the children were soon scattered; our subject was taken when a small child by some people who were moving, and carried on horseback to Ohio; they left him with a family by the name of Simpson, who resided in Scioto Township, Delaware Co., Ohio ; here he passed his youth, working on a farm ; he received a good common-school education, and when he reached his majority, he began for him- self as a farmer. He was united in marriage with
Minerva, daughter of James Liggett, Esq., one of the most prominent farmers of Union Co., Ohio ; from this union there was one child-James C. ; Mrs. Pinney departed this life in 1863; Mr. Pin- ney was again married, Nov. 3, 1864, to Miss Mary Jones, of Scioto Township; she was born in Delaware Co., Ohio, Feb. 6, 1849; from this union there are five children-Lizzie, Ella B., Thomas B., Frank H. and Fred. He has for the past twelve years made a specialty of the treatment of diseases of the horse ; there is not a man in the county better prepared to practice veterinary sur- gery, or who can do so more successfully than Mr. Pinney ; he owns a nicely improved farm of 80 acres. He is a Democrat.
ARTHUR S. ROBINSON. farmer and manu- facturer of all kinds of drain-tiles ; P. O. Ostran- der; was born in Delaware Co., Ohio, Nov. 9. 1841 ; his father was born and raised in London, England ; the mother, whose maiden name was Hayes, was a native of Bristol, England ; they were married in that country, soon after which they came to the United States and located in Concord Township, Delaware Co., Ohio ; this was in 1833; they remained in Concord Township until 1852, when they moved just across the line into Union Co. Our subject passed his youth and early manhood assisting his father on the farm, receiving quite a good education, and, at the age of 24 years, began for himself as a farmer. On the 6th of September, 1866, he was united in marriage with Sarah, daughter of Timothy and Jane (Gates) Thomas, the former a native of Licking Co., Ohio, and the latter of Vermont . they were the parents of eight children, and are now residents of' Union Co., Ohio ; from our sub- ject's union with Miss Thoruas, there were three children, two of whom are living-Thomas S. and Taylor A .; the deceased was Newell E. When Mr. Robinson began for himself, he had fifty acres of heavily timbered land which his father had given to him ; this he has cleared and nicely im- proved, and has added to it by purchase until he how owns 181 acres; in 1870, he erected build- ings and began the manufacture of all kinds of drain-tiles. This was the first enterprise of the kind in the township, but, through the persever- ance of Mr. Robinson, it became a decided suc- cess, and has been the means of developing acres of swampy land that otherwise would have been useless. The tile he manufactures is of superior quality, the sales of which annually amount to upward of $2.000. Mr. Robinson is a Republican.
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