History of Delaware County and Ohio, Part 127

Author: O. L. Baskin & Co; Perrin, William Henry, d. 1892?
Publication date: 1880
Publisher: Chicago, O.L. Baskin & Co.
Number of Pages: 818

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fruitful of five children-Charles E., Annie M., Benton E., Flora E. and Ada K .; after his mar- riage, he continued to reside in Maryland until 1871, when he removed to Illinois, where he stayed about one year, and then came to Delaware Co., Ohio, where he has since resided. Joseph was married to Miss Ann E. Kepner Oct. 6, 1868. She was born in Perry Co., Penn., Jan. 9, 1837 ; from this union there were seven children-Mary M., Leah J., John W., Alice V., Orpha G., Dan- iel R. and a babe not named. Joseph remained in Maryland until 1875, when he came to Dela- ware Co., Ohio, where he has since resided. The two brothers, since their coming to Ohio, have worked at carpentering and wagon-making ; they are honest, hard-working men, and have, by their upright conduct, made for themselves good business reputations ; they take a great interest in literature of all kinds ; they own nicely improved properties in the village of Ostrander.

JOHN W. JONES, farmer and stock-raiser ; P. O. Delaware ; was born in Delaware Co., Ohio, Mar. 25, 1832 ; his father was born on the ocean while his parents were on their way from Wales to the United States ; this was in 1803 ; soon after com- ing to the United States, they removed to Radnor Township, Delaware Co., Ohio ; there our sub- ject's father was reared, and married to Miss Bet- sey Smart ; they were the parents of seven chil- dren, six of whom are now living; the father died when John W. was about 14. years of age ; the mother is still living, and is one of the oldest living settlers of Delaware Co. Our subject passed his youth and early manhood working on a farm ; he received such education as the schools of that early day afforded ; at 21 years of age, he began for himself without any means whatever, and what he now possesses is the result of strict attention to his business, combined with honesty and industry. He was united in marriage with Mary S. Shoup April 10, 1853; from this union there were six children, five of whom are living- William M., Sarah J., Marian R., Joseph McL. and John E. Mrs. Jones was born in Delaware Co., Ohio, Oct. 23, 1830; her parents, David and Sarah (Smith) Shoup, were among the first to settle in Scioto Township. Mr Jones is a mem- ber of Ruffner Lodge No. 333, I. O. O. F .; he was the first to enter the lodge after its organiza- tion. His wife, himself and four children are members of the Presbyterian Church.

JAMES LIGGETT, agent for C., C., C. & I. R. R., Ostrander ; was born in Delaware Co.,

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Ohio, in 1828, and is the son of Job and Sarah (Hamlin) Liggett. His father, James Liggett, was a native of Hardy Co., Va., and came to Ohio at an early day and settled in Ross Co., where he remained about sixteen years, and then came to Scioto Township, Delaware Co .; when the son was about 18 months old, he was taken by his grandparents to raise ; he passed his youth with them on a farm, receiving such education as the schools afforded ; at 19, he entered a store as clerk, where he remained about four years ; he then bought ont his employer, and, from 1852 to 1858, carried on quite an extensive mercantile business ; in 1858, he sold his store and pur- chased a farm upon which he remained until he entered the employ of the C., C., C. & I. R. R., at Ostrander ; he was the first telegraph operator at Ostrander, and sent the first message from that point over the wires ; since he entered the employ of this railroad, he has remained at his post al- most constantly. His only son, Charles J., is the present telegraph operator, while Mr. Liggett has the supervision of the entire business. He was united in marriage with Miss Eliza Jones May 9, 1854 ; she was born in Hardin Co., Ohio, June 25, 1836 ; from this union there were two chil- dren-Sarah L. (now Mrs. C. H. David), and Charles J. Mr. Liggett is a Democrat in politics but quite liberal in his views ; he owns a nicely improved property in the village of Ostrander, and fifty acres of land in Scioto Township. He has held a number of positions of trust in Con- cord and Scioto Townships, and is one of the most thorough business men in Delaware County.

A. B. LIGGETT, farmer ; P. O. Ostrander ; was born in Delaware Co., Ohio, Dec. 8, 1838; he is the only child of William and Mahala (Carr) Liggett. James Liggett, Mr. Liggett's grand- father, was one of the pioneers of Delaware Co., and owned and improved a portion of the land upon which the village of Ostrander is now lo- cated. Mr. Liggett assisted his father on the farm, and received a good common-school educa- tion ; at the age of 21, he began life for himself as a farmer. He was married to Miss Sarah Jones Dec. 31, 1861; she was born in Delaware Co., Ohio, March 26, 1843; from this union they have three children-Ettie A., Elmer and Mattie E .; he owns a nicely improved farm of 335 acres. Democratic.

WILLIAM LOVELESS, farmer and stock- raiser ; P. O. Ostrander ; was born in Prince George Co., Md., March 18, 1817; is a son of | inent of the young men of Scioto Township is the

John B. and Mary A. (Tafe) Loveless, both of whom were natives of Maryland ; they were the parents of seven children, four of whom are now living ; they removed to Delaware Co., Ohio, in 1828. The father died in 1855, and . the mother in 1875, at the advanced age of 95 years. Our subject was brought up to farm labor, receiving such education as the common school afforded ; when 21 years of age, he purchased fifty-five acres of unimproved land and began its improvement. He was united in marriage with Elizabeth Cramer April 5, 1838 ; she was born in Franklin Co., Ohio, Oct. 28, 1817 ; from this union there were eleven children, four of whom are now living- Margaret J., William H., Nancy A. and Janetta ; the names of the ones deceased were Elisha, Mary A., John V., Luella, Daniel, George W. and Elizabeth E. Mr. Loveless has some of the best Durham cattle in the State; owns 107 acres of well-improved land which he has made by hard work and economy. He and wife are members of the U. B. Church. Mr. Loveless, for a number of years, was a member of the Republican party, but of late has voted a mixed ticket, voting for the man and not for the party ; he is an active worker in the temperance cause, where his influ- ence has its effect.

MILTON LIGGETT, farmer and stock-raiser ; P. O. Ostrander ; was born in Delaware Co., Ohio, Aug. 28, 1835 ; is the eldest of a family of six children of Joab and Mary (Carr) Liggett; Joab Liggett was the son of James Liggett, the well- known pioneer of Scioto Township; he was a farmer, and a prominent and influential man in his lifetime; he died Aug. 29, 1848, and his wife on the 17th of October, 1865. Milton passed his youth and early manhood on his father's farm, re- ceiving a common-school education. When 18 years of age, he began for himself as a farmer ;. this business he has followed all his life with a great degree of success ; he now owns one of the nicest improved farms in the township ; it consists of 125 acres, nicely situated on Mill Creek, in the southeastern part of the township. He was united in marriage with Anna Carr . July 3, 1856; she was born in Delaware Co., Ohio, April 23, 1840 ; they are the parents of two children-Retta A., born May 31, 1857, and William L., born Sept. 4, 1862. Mr. Liggett is a Democrat and a con- sistent member of the Baptist Church.

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 iofancy -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 pioneer, 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 the 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. McIntire 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 abont 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; William 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 mau 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 (Horan) 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 Elizabethi. 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 youthful 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 subjeot 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 gun-shot 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

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History of Delaware County and Ohio, Part 127

Author: O. L. Baskin & Co; Perrin, William Henry, d. 1892? Publication date: 1880 Publisher: Chicago, O.L. Baskin & Co. Number of Pages: 818

Author: O. L. Baskin & Co; Perrin, William Henry, d. 1892?
Publication date: 1880
Publisher: Chicago, O.L. Baskin & Co.
Number of Pages: 818