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BENJAMIN BROWN.
Benjamin Brown, farmer, a son of Hezekiah Brown, was born in September, 1843, on the old homestead, in this township, where he was reared, and has lived since. He was married, January 3, 1867, to Louisa Anna, daughter of J. B. Cutwright. Their union was blessed by eight children : Della, Minnie, Henry, Frank, Mattie, Florence, Fannie, and Benjamin; Frank has passed away. Mr. Brown is a member in good standing of New Holland Lodge, No. 392, F. & A. M .; is a Democrat, and has been since childhood; has held the office of township trustee. He owns one hundred and seventy-three acres of land, on the Waterloo road, in a good state of cultivation, and raises grain and stock successfully.
MRS. CATHARINE CARDER.
Mrs. Catharine Carder, daughter of Peter and Christina Mouser, was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, February 4, 1809. Her father's birthplace was on the South Branch of the Potomac. He came to this state about 1805, and settled in Pickaway County. Her mother's maiden name was Hoffman ; she was born February 5, 1776. Her father and mother were married in the State of Vir- ginia. Our subject was born on what is well known as the Mouser farm. She had three brothers and three sisters, all of whom lived to have families ; but none are alive at present, except William, who lives on Deer Creek, and Mrs. Carder.
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She was married to Peter Carder, at her father's residence, De- cember 25, 1827, and settled on a farm four miles northeast of Wash- ington C. H., where by economy, industry, and good management, they accumulated quite a fortune. Mr. Carder died May 17, 1863, leaving, by will, to Fayette County, a farm of five hundred acres, upon which the county infirmary now stands. But few know what first led Mr. Carder to contemplate such a gift to the county. It is a well known fact, however, that for many years the colored peo- ple were not admitted to our county house. This refusal gave rise to the thought of furnishing the county with a home for all classes. This Mr. Carder's generosity has done. He provided, in his will, that the county should pay to Mrs. Carder seven hundred dollars per annum. She lives in the old homestead, surrounded by all that is necessary to make her comfortable in her declining years.
JAMES M. CLARK.
James M. Clark, farmer, is a son of William Clark, whose sketch appears elsewhere, and was born June 8, 1855, in the house he now occupies, where he was reared till fifteen years of age (his mother having died when he was but eight months old), when he removed to his father's farm in this township. He received the rudiments of a common school education, and also attended the Blooming- burg Academy, and the Wesleyan University, at Delaware.
In the spring of 1877, he removed to his farm, and was married, December 25, 1879, to Tillie J. Paullin, daughter of U. F. Paullin, also of this county. She is a member of the Christian Church. He is a member of Ely Commandery, No. 28, and of New Holland Lodge and Fayette Chapter, F. & A. M., and is Master of New Hol- land Lodge, No. 392.
He owns five hundred and two acres on the Bloomingburg and New Holland road, most of which is in a good state of cultivation, and is watered by the North Fork of Paint Creek, which runs through the farm. He is a Republican in politics, but does not as- pire to office.
WILLIAM CLARK.
William Clark, farmer, is a son of James Clark, who was born in Clark's Prairie, Ross County, this state, and married Jemima
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Davis, in that county, who bore him four children : Bodkin, James, Elizabeth and William ; Bodkin and Elizabeth died when young. When our subject was one year old, the family removed to Warren County, Indiana, where the husband died five years later, and at the expiration of three years, his wife returned to her parents in Ross County. She again married, John H. Miller, and died in the fall of 1876.
Our subject was born August 5, 1829, in Ross County, where he was reared, except the eight years spent in Indiana. Twenty-six years ago he came to this county, and located on his son's present farm, and fifteen years later, came to the farm he now occupies. He was married, December 28, 1852, to Julia A., daughter of Wil- liam Hays, who bore him two sons: James and an infant. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which faith she died February 27, 1856.
March 3, 1858, he married Margaret A., daughter of Janics Rittenour. Their union has been blessed by eleven children. Those living are: Julia Ann, William S., Emma, Myra, Dora, Ida, Margaret, Ellen and Milton. Those deceased, are Martha J. and Elmer Ellsworth. He and wife are members of the Bloomingburg Methodist Episcopal Church, and consistent Christians. He is'a member of Bloomingburg Lodge, No. 449, and Fayette Chapter, F. & A. M., and Ely Commandery, Knights Templar. He was out in the Kirby Smith raid during the late war. IIe is a Repub- lican, and was formerly a Whig. Ile has held the office of county commissioner one term by election, and an additional year by ap- pointment ; has held the office of trustee, treasurer, and other township offices.
He owns nine hundred and thirty-four acres of land, mostly in a state of cultivation. The farm on which he now resides is located on the Bloomingburg and Holland pike; also, owns land on North Fork of Paint Creek, which adjoins his son's land. He farms to corn, wheat and stock.
THOMAS J. COOK.
Thomas J. Cook, farmer, is a son of George B. Cook, mentioned elsewhere, and was born November 13, 1837, on land now owned by Hezekiah Brown. Owing to the early death of his mother, he
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was reared on the "Dick farm," by his grandparents, Bates, and has lived in the locality since, devoting himself to farming.
HIe was married, September 7, 1864, to Eliza Jane Plyley, of Ross County, who bore him two children : William S., and Mary Alice, both living. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church, an exemplary Christian, and departed this life May 23, 1881, leav- ing a fond husband and two children to mourn their irreparable loss.
Mr. Cook is a member of New Holland Lodge, No. 392, F. & A. M., and holds the office of treasurer. Is a Democrat, but does not aspire to office. Owns two hundred acres on the Waterloo and New Holland road, two and one-half miles from New Holland. He raises grain and stock, on a farm well improved and nicely cul- tivated.
BYRON CRABTREE.
Byron Crabtree, farmer, is a son of James and Elizabeth (Wil- kinson) Crabtree, and was born August 19, 1833, in Massilon, Ohio. He was reared in Muskingum County, this state, and married in Decatur, Illinois, to Mary A. Crawford, who bore him four chil- dren : Elmus (deceased), Edna, William, and Carrie. He came to his present farm in March, 1876. It is located on the Circleville and Washington pike, two and a half miles from New Holland ; contains one hundred and ninety-eight acres, well improved. He farms chiefly to grain. Mrs. Crabtree is a member of the Presby- terian Church. He is a Free and Accepted Mason. During the war he went out in the one hundred days service. Is a Republican, and has held the office of justice of the peace in his township.
JAMES G. DUNLAP.
James G. Dunlap, farmer, son of Robert Dunlap, was born Jan- uary 14, 1833, in Ross County, near Kingston. He spent most of his life in Pickaway County, and settled on his present farm nine years ago, where he has since lived.
In February, 1872, he was married to Mrs. McRea, nee Nancy McDill. She had previously been married to Charles McRea, by whom she had one son, George, now living. She is a member of the Christian Church, and an exemplary Christian.
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At the breaking out of the rebellion, Mr. Dunlap enlisted in Company G, 2d O. V. I. (three months), and re-enlisted in the 114th O. V. I., in the spring of 1862, remaining in the service till the close of the war. He enlisted as a private, was promoted to orderly sergeant, then to first lieutenant, and after the fall of Vicksburg was commissioned captain of Company E, in which latter position he continued till the close of the war. He was also on Gen. C. C. Andrews' staff, in the commissary department. He participated in a number of dangerous conflicts, such as Champion Hill, all through the seige of Vicksburg, and came out unhurt.
He occupies two hundred and eighty-four acres of land on the New Holland and Bloomingburg pike, and farms to grain and stock. He owns the "Dr. May " property, at New Holland.
GEORGE S. FULLERTON.
George S. Fullerton was born in the state of Maryland, May 29, 1814. His father, Thomas, was born in 1780, in Greencastle, Frank- lin County, Pennsylvania, and married Elizabeth Stewart. The family came to Fayette County in 1814. They afterwards re- moved to Pickaway County, where the father died, in 1836.
There were eleven children, all deceased, save George S., who was married, October 2, 1843, to Margaret J. Smith, of Greenfield, Ohio; the result of which union was thirteen children, four of whom are living: Ida, Emma, Frank, and Hattie. Those who have passed away are: Sarah, Samuel, Margaret, Laura, Mary, George, Charles, Robert, and William.
Mr. Fullerton acquired his education at home, until he was six- teen years of age, when he attended a preparatory course at Ox- ford University. He was compelled to abandon his college course from failing eye-sight. He accepted a clerkship in the store of Dr. Stewart, at Bloomingburg, where he remained until 1840, when he was appointed steward of the Ohio Insane Asylum, where he re- mained until September, 1849. He next removed to Springfield, Ohio, and engaged in retailing drugs. In 1850, he removed to Bloomingburg, this county, and engaged extensively in buying and selling wool. Having sold his farm in Madison Township, he re- moved to the Ustick farm, where he still resides.
He served one term as county commissioner, and has been prom- inently connected with county affairs. He and wife are members
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of the Presbyterian Church. He was elected elder, at Columbus, in 1842, and has continued in that capacity up to this date.
It was the great object of his life to preach Christ and the resur- rection, but failing health preventing, he devoted himself in aiding others to perform this labor of love. A sister spent ten years as a missionary among the Indians; a brother filled a like office in In- dia; two other brothers were ministers. All lived holy and died happy.
In politics, Mr. Fullerton is a Republican, having always been a firm advocate of anti-slavery measures. A great Sabbath-school worker, and many of the flourishing Sabbath-schools of this county owe much to the faithful labors of Mr. Fullerton.
JOHN C. GLAZE.
John C. Glaze, farmer, is a son of Benjamin Glaze, who is men- tioned elsewhere, and was born December 17, 1827, in Ross County, this state, from whence he came to this township when but two years of age, and has lived here since, making farming an occupa- tion.
He was married, January 9, 1853, to Mary, daughter of Edward Smith, of Union Township, and who was born June 2, 1832. The union was blessed by three children: Jesse B., born May 27, 1855; Edward A., born October 25, 1858; Charles, born September 16, 1862-all living.
His wife and himself are members of the United Brethren de- nomination, in which faith his parents died. Politically, he is a Democrat, and has held the offices of township trustee, supervisor, and school director. He owns three hundred and sixty-five acres of land, on the Glaze road, four miles from Holland, in a good state of cultivation, which he farms to grain and stock, with good success. He has devoted himself to farming, and has noted and assisted in bringing about the great changes in the community, and is a good neighbor and respected citizen.
JOSEPH ' HARPER.
Joseph Harper, farmer, deceased, was born in the State of Dela- ware, February 23, 1809, and came to Ross County, Ohio, with his uncle, Caleb Harper, at the age of twenty-one, his father having
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died when he was but twelve years of age. After arriving in this country, it was ascertained that his uncle did not require his serv- ices, and for some time he performed day labor on surrounding farms.
In 1834, he came to this township, and settled on a tract of one hundred acres, now owned by James Brown's heirs, where he re- mained one year, then removed to the land now owned by his heirs, which consisted of two hundred and eleven acres, and was pur- chased of Horatio Walker.
He married Ann Catharine, daughter of Frederick Parrott, who lived in Ross County, March 21, 1833. This union was blessed by five children : One infant, John Wesley, Leonidas, Hamlin, Priscilla Ann, and Mary, married to John Rodgers. John Wesley and Le- onidas are deceased.
He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which faith he died triumphantly, June 22, 1878. His wife was born in Shenandoah Valley, in 1812, and still lives on the old homestead. She is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church at New Hol- land, and an exemplary Christian. He was steward and trustee of the church. The total amount of land now owned by his heirs is five hundred and eighty-eight acres, well improved, and in a good state of cultivation, farming to grain and stock. It is located at the crossing of the Holland and Waterloo pikes, half-way between Holland and Bloomingburg.
Mr. Harper was township trustee for several years, and was ad- ministrator of several estates. Since his death, his heirs have sold an acre of land to the school district, on which the Harper schoo house has been located.
J. H. HAYS.
J. H. Hays, farmer, and breeder of short-horn cattle, was born in Paint Township, June 30, 1822, and is a son of William Hays, sen., born in Kentucky, and now deceased. His mother was born in Kentucky, and still lives, at the advanced age of eighty-six. He was born and reared on the farm now owned by his son, George D. Hays; was married, February 19, 1846, to Amanda, daughter of Nathaniel Squire, who bore him eleven children, of whom seven are living : William, George, Henry, James, Ellen, Martha, and El- mira-all married save James and Elmira.
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Mrs. Hays died January 24, 1867, and October 12, 1869, he mar- ried Mrs. Salinda D. Carder. She had one child by her first hus- band, which is deceased. She is a consistent member of the Ger- man Baptist Church.
Mr. Hays participated in the Morgan raid. He is a Republican, formerly a Whig; no office seeker. Three years ago he came to his present farm, located between the Holland and Waterloo pikes, two miles southeast of Bloomingburg, containing two hundred and twenty-two acres, well improved, and farms to grain and stock, also breeds hogs and short-horns. He has divided a one thousand acre tract, in Paint Township, which embraces the homestead, among his children.
JOHN JEFFERSON.
John Jefferson, farmer, is a son of Leonard Jefferson, who was born on the eastern shore of Maryland, and whose father came from England with six brothers. He was married in Maryland, to Barbara Nichols, whose ancestors came from Germany, and who was born September 25, 1781. They had six children : Hamilton, born January 23, 1808; Elizabeth, born May'20, 1810; Mary Ann, born February 21, 1813; Phobe, born December 2, 1815; William, born November 22, 1818; John, born November 2, 1821. Mary, Phæbe, and William, are deceased. Hamilton formerly lived in Illinois, but now resides in the far West. Elizabeth, widow of Isaac Fisher, lives in London, Ohio.
The family came to Ross County in 1810, and in 1812 (during the war) kept tavern at Slate Mills, under the name of " Rodgers' Tavern." They removed to this county in 1822, and settled in Madison Township, on a branch of Wolf Run. They took six teams and men with them, and erected a cabin at once. Wolves abounded, hence the name of the stream. He was a farmer, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, a class-leader, and ex- horter. His wife was a member of the same church, and both were consistent Christians. He was one of the first of those who pro- hibited the use of whisky at house and barn raisings.
Our subject was born in Ross County, and caine to this county with his parents when one year of age. He lived on the old home- stead forty-five years, and then came to his present home. Was married, October 31, 1844, to Harriet A., daughter of Robert Gib-
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son, a native of Kentucky. She was born in this township, May 24, 1821. They had seven children; those living are Robert G., Rebecca J., James H., William F., Harley L .; Edgar M., and an in- fant, are deceased. He displayed his patriotism during the late war by giving financial aid. He and his family are members of the Bloomingburg Presbyterian Church. He is a Republican, but does not aspire to office. Owns three hundred acres of land on the Co- lumbus pike, seven miles from Washington. It is adorned by a handsome residence, and is one of the most desirable farms in the county. He has lived here many years, and has assisted in making the many changes.
JOHN JOHNSON, SR.
John Johnson, sr., son of Samuel Johnson, was born in Pendle- ton County, Virginia, where he married Sallie, daughter of Jacob Harper, who bore him nine children, six sons and three daughters, those surviving being : Sallie Ann Stookey, living in New Holland ; Abbie, widow of William Woods, now residing in Indiana, and John. The latter was born in 1801, in Pendleton County, Virgi- nia, and when seven years of age came to this state, with his parents, and settled in Ross County, then one vast wilderness, with few white settlements, and chiefly inhabited by Indians. Twelve years later they came to Fayette County, settling in Marion Town- ship, and in about 1830, located on the farm now in the possession of our subject, where his father died; his mother died at the resi- dence of her son-in-law, in Ross County.
Our subject was married, January 2, 1824, to Nancy Parker, the result being ten children : Aaron, Jesse, Sarah Ann, Mary J., Catherine, and Emily Ann, now living; Mary Ann, Margaret, Sarah Ann, and Mary Jane, deceased. Jesse resides with his father ; Aaron lives in New Holland ; Rebecca is now Mrs. Lennox Camp- bell, and lives in Washington; Catherine is the wife of Abner Briggs, and Emma is married to Abner Rowe, of Ross County.
Mr. Johnson has lived on his present farm since the age of twenty-eight years, and at present owns three hundred and eighty- five acres of land, well improved, and located on " Johnson's Cross- ing." He and wife are members of the Fairview German Baptist Church, and strive to obey the Master's will,
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AMOR LLOYD.
Amor Lloyd was born, October 10, 1811, and remained on the farm until after his marriage, when he removed on land now owned by Aden Thompson. He married Rosa Ann, daughter of Francis Tulleys, of Ross County, who bore him eight children; two died in infancy: Ann Elizabeth died, January 11, 1847 ; Permelia mar- ried Isaac Vincent, and departed this life, October 5, 1876. Those living are: John Milton, who resides in Sebastopol ; Lissa married Joseph Watts, and removed to Mt. Auburn, Illinois; Delia and Bell reside with their mother, on the old homestead.
Mr. Lloyd, while living on the Aden Thompson farm, operated a tannery in addition to farming, and was engaged in the business for several years. He attended church regularly, and was considered a true Christian, and an honest man. He held the office of justice of the peace for fifteen years, and refused to serve when elected for the sixteenth year. He went to Missouri to purchase a farm, where he was taken ill, and soon after arriving home, November 25, 1857, he died. His heirs removed to the old home, where they still live, and practice his many virtues. They manage the farm, and raise grain and stock. The deceased daughters were interested in education, and taught school.
NATHAN LOUDERMAN.
Nathan Louderman, son of Henry Louderman, of whom men- tion is made elsewhere, was born in 1833, in this county, where he has since resided. He was married, November 15, 1854, to Eliza- beth Britton, who bore him one child, Mary Alice, still living. Mrs. Louderman died, February 11, 1856, and on the 9th of Sep- tember, 1857, Mr. Louderman married Margaret Large, daughter of David and Mary Large, by whom he has had two children: Charles and Jesse. His daughter is a consistent member of the Christian Church.
Politically, he is a Democrat ; is township trustee, and has held the office for a period of eight years, except in 1880. He owns one hundred and seventy-three acres of land, between the Blooming- burg and Washington pike, about one mile from New Holland. His farm is well improved, and he raises grain and stock.
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CHARLES C. M'CREA.
Charles C. McCrea was born, July 15, 1848, and is a son of Wil- liam McCrea, who was born in Virginia, in 1810, and came to this state, with his parents, when ten years old, and settled in Ross County, Ohio, where his father died, leaving a family of four young children. He remained at home until of age, when he and his brother Charles sold their place, and removed to this township, lo- cating on the farm now owned by Mrs. Dunlap; engaged in farm- ing and cattle dealing, and died, July 20, 1854. He was married to Jane Windsor, who bore him three children: Charles C., Wil- liam J., and Mary, deceased.
Our subject was reared on his father's farm, and has engaged in farming and raising stock. He was married, October 8, 1869, to Maria S., daughter of Alexander McCoy, of this county. Her parents at present reside in Ross County. Their union was blessed by five children : Jesse, Bessie, Lucy, Robert, and William ; all liv- ing with their parents.
Mrs. McCrea is a member of the Presbyterian Church. He is a member of New Holland Lodge, No. 392, F. and A. M., and has held several offices. Though but sixteen years old, he went out in the one hundred days service, in the 155th O. N. G., Colonel Sage, and was the youngest soldier in the regiment. He is a Re- publican, politically, and has held office ever since old enough. He was trustee for some years, and is now serving his fourth term of township treasurer.
He owns three hundred acres of land on the Circleville pike, one mile from New Holland. It is well improved, and adorned by a handsome residence, and good out-buildings. He farms princi- pally to grain.
JAMES M'COLLISTER.
James McCollister, son of James McCollister, a native of Mary- land, removed to this state when young, and prior to the war of 1812, in which he was a private, settled in Ross County, where he married Nancy Ann Weaver, a native of Virginia, who bore him ten children, nine of whom grew to maturity. . Those living are : Mary, Isaiah, Jesse, William, Ross, Mattie P., Joseph, John, and
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our subject. Belle is deceased. He died, in 1851 or '52; his wife, who was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, died in November, 1878.
Our subject was born, October, 1830, in Union Township, Ross County, where he was reared. He was married, November 30, 1854, to Rachel, daughter of Robert MeDill; Their union has been blessed by three children : Ellie Alice, Seymour, and Charles G. They have been bereaved by the death of two of these loved ones :. Ellie Alice, who died, August 8, 1859 ; and Seymour, whe departed this life, January 26, 1864. He and wife are consistent members of the Otterbein Methodist Episcopal Church.
During the late war, he went out as a private in Company C, 149th O. V. I., one hundred days service; he went to Baltimore, then through Virginia. His regiment was used for guard duty, and did good service; their term of enlistment expired near the close of the war. He has been a Republican since youth, and has held the office of constable. He occupies about one hundred and twenty-five acres of land, and raises corn, wheat, and stock.
SIMEON SHIPLETT.
Simeon Shiplett, farmer, is a son of Rolland Shiplett, a native of Virginia, who came to this state at the age of twenty-one, settling in Muskingum County, where he still resides. He married Eliza- beth Franklin, who bore him twelve children, of whom ten are living: Nelson, Simson, Lennetta Ann, Alfred, William, Charles, Ephriam, George, Elizabeth, Leroy. The deceased are Nathan F. and Eliza. Both parents are living.
Our subject was born September 15, 1834, in Muskingum Coun- ty, where he remained till attaining his majority, when he removed to this county. May, 22, 1856, he married Hester Ann Bates, of this county. They had seven children: Mary Elizabeth, William Austin, Eliza Jane, Johnnie Martin, Simeon R., Dora B., and Effie. William A., Eliza J., and John M., have passed away.
In 1862 he enlisted in Company K, 90th O. V. I., and remained till the close of the war, participating in the battles of Stone River, Chickamauga, Resaca, Franklin, Tennessee, and Nashville. Was a good soldier, and deserves honorable mention in these pages.
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