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On the 9th of January, 1857, Mr. Love was united in marriage to Miss Sallie T. Thompson, a native of North Carolina, and unto them were born two children. but the youngest, William, died when only ten years of age. Drury, the elder, wedded Miss El- la Thompson and has four children,-Wil- bur Cleveland, Flossie F., Fred William and Elma Evelyn. Mrs. Love is a daughter of Thomas and Nancy ( Bowman ) Thomp- son, natives of North Carolina, and is a most estimable lady. Still surviving her husband she resides on the old home place in a house which was erected by Mr. Love, who tore down the old log cabin and erected the present residence. He also built large barns and made many other improvemnts, indicating his progressive spirit, as well as capable business management.
He was very fond of books and rea I ex- tensively and was considered one of the best informed men in the county. In pol- itics he was a strong Democrat and while able to support his position by intelligent ar- guinent, he never sought or desired office. He held membership in the Methodist church and was a strong temperance man, believing
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firmly that the use of intoxicants should be abolished. He gave his co-operation to every measure which he believed would promote the welfare of his fellow men and advance their moral development. Hle had a most lovable disposition and it is safe to say that William James Love had no enemy. His life was in harmony with high ideals and he was so kindly and considerate, having such deference for the opinions and feelings of others that no death of the community has ever been more greatly regretted than that of Mr. Love.
JOHN C. HOVERSTICK.
John C. Hoverstick, who is a represent- ative of the industrial interests of Xenia. where he is conducting a large blacksmith- ing establishment, was born in this city on the 5th of January. 1861. a son of William and Josephine ( Clevelle) Hoverstick. His paternal grandparents were Daniel and Sa- rah ( Brice) Hoverstick and the former was a stone-cutter by trade, following that occu- pation for many years. He became a res- ident of Ohio, making his home in Pickaway county. The maternal grandfather of our subject was Edward Clevelle.
In the year 1835 William Hoverstick was born in Pickaway county, Ohio, and his childhood was passed in a quiet manner unmarked by any event of special import- ance. He was reared and educated in Greene county, and after arriving at years of maturity, he was joined in wedlock to Josephine (levelle, who was born in Mont- real, Canada, in 1844, but she, too. was reared in Greene county. The father of our subject was a cooper by trade and during the greater part of his life followed that oc-
cupation in order to provide for his fam- ily. By the marriage of the parents, which was celebrated in Nenia in the year 1860, four children were born and all are yet liv- ing. namely: Harry, Celestral. Emma and John C. In his political views the father has been a Republican and service in the Civil war entitles him to membership in the Grand Army of the Republic, of which he is a worthy member. His religious faith is that of the Methodist church and his life has been one of industry, uprightness and fidelity to duty. It was in May. 1864. that William Hoverstick enlisted in the Union army, becoming a member of Company D, One Hundred and Fifty-fourth Regiment of Ohio Volunteers, from which he was after- ward discharged on account of illness.
In taking up the personal history of John C. Hoverstick we present to our read- ers a life record of one who is widely and fa- vorably known, for he has always lived in Xenia. He began learning the blacksmith- ing trade in 1876 when fifteen years of age and soon mastered the business, becoming an expert workman, serving his apprentice- ship under John Lutz. In 1890 he began business on his own account and has since been a well known representative of the trade in this city. In 18og he admitted to partnership Mr. Purdom under the firm name of Hoverstick & Purdom. Owing to the excellent workmanship, their reasonable prices and reliability, they are now enjoy- ing a very liberal patronage.
On the 20th of November. 1883, Mr. Hoverstick was united in marriage to Miss Edna Cook, a daughter of James and Anna (Bitner ) Cook, in whose family were six children, all of whom are yet living. The father is an attorney of Xenia. Mrs. Ho- verstick was born in Kenia and has a large
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circle of friends here. By her marriage she became the mother of three children: War- ren J., Rachel and Philip, but the last-named died July 27, 1901. In his political affilia- tions Mr. Hoverstick is a stanch Republican but he has never sought or desired political preferment. He has ever kept well in- formed on the issues and questions of the day. He was formerly connected with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. His life has been quietly passed but close appli- cation to business, strong purpose and de- termined energy have brought him credit- able success. Honorable and upright he has ever commanded the respect of those with whom he has been associated.
JOHN MOORE.
For thirty-five years John Moore, now deceased, was connected with the business interests of Xenia and for two-thirds of a century made his home in this city, during which time Xenia emerged from a village to take its place among the enterprising and growing cities of the state, while the county was transformed from a district in which the work of improvement had scarcely been begun, to one of the most highly cultivated portions of this great state. Mr. Moore took a deep interest in its growth and up- building, and did his full share toward ac- complishing the desired result.
A native of the north of Ireland, Mr. Moore was born in County Tyrone, Sep- tember 15. I811, his parents being Thomas and Margaret ( Wallace) Moore, in whose family were four sons, all now deceased. The parents died during the early boy- hood of our subject and, in company
with his uncle and aunts, he emigrated to the United States in 1822. His grandmoth- er, who also started with them, died dur- ing the voyage. The ship anchored at Que- bec, Canada, and thence the company, of whom Mr. Moore was a member, went to Franklin county, Pennsylvania, where he remained for about five years, during which time he learned the tailor's trade. After a residence of a year in Columbus, Ohio, Mr. Moore came to Xenia in 1831 and here he continued to work at his trade until 1876, receiving a liberal patronage by reason of his excellent workmanship and straightfor- ward dealing.
On the 16th of July, 1840, Mr. Moore was united in marriage to Miss Mary A. Monroe, a native of this city, and a daugh- ter of David and Barbara Monroe, natives of Scotland. Six children were born of the marriage of our subject and his wife, four sons and two daughters: Thomas M., George M., Robert Wallace: David, de- ceased : Anna, now Mrs. Hibben; and Margaret L., now Mrs. Jobe. For forty- four years the parents traveled life's jour- ney happily together, and were then sepa- rated by the hand of death, Mrs. Moore be- ing called to her final rest December 19. 1884. Two of the sons were soldiers of the Civil war-George, who enlisted in his six- teenth year and served until the close of the war, and Thomas, who was in the army for a few months during the latter part of the war.
In his political views Mr. Moore was originally a Democrat but afterward en- dorsed the Free Soil party. He was a strong temperance advocate and always used his influence to check the use of intoxicants. He held membership in the United Presby- terian church and shaped his life according
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to its teachings and its principle -. His death occurred on the 17th day of January. 1897. and the community thereby mourned the loss of a valued citizen, one whom it had come to know well and to honor by reason of his genuine worth of character. During his long residence in Greene county, cor- ering two-thirds of a century, he had lived as to win uniform respect and regard a'd to his family he left the priceless her- itage of an untarnished name.
GEORGE M. MOORE.
George M. Moore, who is now living a retired life in Xenia, was for many years an active factor in business circles, but at the present time is enjoying the fruits of his former toil. He was born in this city on the ist of May, 1845, and is a son of John Moore, whose sketch is given above. He pursued his education in the city schools, entering the high school and therein contin- ning his studies until the 220 of October, 1861, when he no longer could content him- self to remain at home, while his country was engaged in the Civil war. On the day mentioned he offered his services to the gov- ernment and was enrolled as a member of Company D. Seventy-fourth Ohio Vohm- teer Infantry. He was then buit sixteen years of age, being one of the youngest men of the regiment. After the organization of the regiment it was sent to the Army of the Cumberland under General Rosecrans. and Mr. Moore participated in all of the bat- tles in that department, covering the engage- ments at Stone River and Chickamauga and those of the Atlanta campaign. He was wounded at Resaca and for a short time
was away from his regiment on this account, but otherwise was always found at his post of duty, faithfully defending the old flag and the cause it represented. He re-enlisted at Chattanooga in the same company and reg- iment and served until the close of the war. in 1865. He was detailed as clerk in the offices of the inspector generals at General Thomas headquarters and served as such until his discharge on the 25th of July. 1805. when the war was closed and his service: were no longer needed.
After his return home Mr. Moore at- tended Antioch College for a time and was then employed in his father's merchant tail- oring establishment. He later removed to Kansas, where for five years he engaged in farming. On the expiration of that period he sold his property and returned to Nenia, where he again engaged in business with his brother. Two years passed in this way and he then disposed of his interests in the store and for seven or eight years was en- gaged in business in Dayton. He then dis- posed of his commercial pursuits there and once more took up his abode in Nenia. turn- ing his attention to farming, which he car- ried on successfully until a recent day, when he put aside business cares in order to enjoy a well merited rest.
Mr. Moore was united in marriage to Mary E. Puterbangh, a daughter of Samuel Puterbaugh, one of the old residents of the county. The wedding was celebrated June 23. 1880, and for twenty-two years this worthy couple have now traveled life's journey together. They are consistent and valued members of the Second United Presbyterian church, of which Mr. Moore is an elder. Ile was elected to that office while holding membership in the Third church and has since been continued
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in the position. Socially he is connected with the Union Veteran Legion, and in poli- tics is a Republican, but has never been an aspirant for office. Much of his life has been passed in Greene county, where he has become widely and favorably known, be- cause of his trustworthiness in business and his reliability in the discharge of all life's duties and obligations.
BENJAMIN L. STINE.
Throughout his active business life this gentleman has been closely identified with the agricultural interests of Greene county, Ohio, and his name is inseparably connected with its growth and development. Ile was born in Washington county, Maryland, Sep- tember 17, 1829. a son of Jacob B. Stine, whose birth occurred near Hagerstown, in the same county, November 1, 1803. He was there educated in a log schoolhouse amid primitive surroundings. Ile was a son of Frederick Stine of German ancestry, his parents having lived and died in Maryland. After arriving at years of maturity Jacob B. Stine wedded Mary Haines, the wedding taking place at Clear Springs, Maryland, on the 22d of December, 1825. The lady was born February 23, 1800, and was a daugh- ter of John Haines, a well-to-do farmer, liv- ing near Clear Springs. They resided in Maryland until 1830, when they took their furniture and other belongings and in a two-horse wagon, drove across the country to Beavercreek township, Greene county, Ohio, locating upon the farm which is now the home of our subject. The father lived a few years on different farms in the county but eventually purchased this farm in 1838.
It comprises one hundred and sixty-six acres upon which he erected a good log house, which is still standing. although additions have been made to it at different times. He cleared away the heavy timbr from his land, made good improvements upon his farm and for many years was one of the substantial agriculturists of the community. Ile was also one of the pioneer members of the First Methodist Episcopal church of Nenia and although he lived five miles from the town he was a regular attendant in the church services and a liberal supporter of the church work, giving freely toward the building of the second church edifice. He served as. class leader for a number of years and was also church steward. In early life he was a Democrat and thus continued until he joined the Free Soil party. Later he be- came a stanch Republican but was never an aspirant for office, giving his principal thought and labor to the church and his home. For many years the circuit rider preached in his house and he thus aided in spreading the gospel. He died January 18, 1893. and his wife passed away on the 16th of December, 1882. They left two surviv- ing children. Benjamin L. and John D. The latter resides in Superior, Nebraska. One daughter, Henrietta, died in childhood.
Benjamin L. Stine, the subject of this review, was brought to Greene county, Ohio, in the spring of 1830 and here pursued his education in the common schools, but has been an extensive reader throughout life and has become well informed. He remained with his father during his youth and later assumed the management of the home farm, carrying on general farming successfully. He is now known as one of the prosperous and highly respected men of his community. At the present time he owns the old home-
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stead and is living retired. He has always made the best use of his advantages and is to-day one of the well-to-do and substan- tial citizens of his community. In past years he gave considerable attention to the rais- ing of fine cattle, and also kept a good grade of horses and hogs. A part of the family residence is a log structure built by his fa- ther in the spring of 1839, and has now been the home of the family for sixty-two years, being one of the landmarks of pioneer days.
On the 21st of April. 1868, Mr. Stine was united in marriage to Miss Lydia Smith. of Dayton, Ohio, who was born and reared in West Virginia. The only child born of this union died at the age of eleven weeks, passing away in October, 1869. The moth- er died on the 13th of July, of that year. Mr. Stine has been a life-long member of the First Methodist Episcopal church of Xenia and a consistent Christian man. The Republican party has ever found in him a stanch supporter of its principles, but he has never cared for the honors or emoluments of political office. He is one of the most honored and highly respected citizens of this community.
CARGEL CHITTY.
Cargel Chitty, now deceased. spent the greater part of his life in Greene county and for a long period was a representative of agricultural interests. He followed farm- ing with excellent success and his labors brought to him a good financial return. He was born June 15, 1831. in Virginia, and when a lad of twelve summers accompanied his father to this county, where, as he at-
tained years of discretion. he aided his fa- ther in operating a sawmill, being connected with that line of business for a long period. Ile afterward turned his attention to farm- ing, which he followed throughout his re- maining days, and in the cultivation of the soil he was very successful, the well tilled fields returning to him golden harvests.
In the year 1859 Mr. Chitty was united in marriage to Miss Rebecca Ann Osburn. a native of Greene county and the second child of David M. and Cynthia J. (Mc- Kendree ) Osburn, also natives of this coun- ty. the latter having been born upon the farm upon which Mrs. Chitty now resides. The paternal grandparents. David and Pre- cocia Osburn, came from Virginia in the year 1834. taking up their abode in Jeffer- son township. Here the grandfather pur- chased three hundred acres of land at a dol- lar and a quarter per acre. At that time there were only a few buildings in what is now the city of Cincinnati, and the work of development. progress and improvement in Ohio seemed scarcely begun. Unto the grandparents were born four children : George. Elizabeth, David Mc., and Luis C.
David Osburn, the father of Mrs. Chitty. was born in Batavia, Ohio, and acquired his early education in what was then known as the Palmer school house, about three miles from his daughter's home. He continued a student until eighteen years of age. after which he engaged in teaching school for two years. He was then united in marriage in the year 1839 to Miss Cynthia Jackson, a native of Greene county. Mr. Osburn was a minister of the Methodist Episcopal church and his influence in behalf of moral development was most marked. He also served as justice of the peace, and in poli-
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tics he was a stanch Republican. Unto him and his wife were born six children, as fol- lows: Elihu B., who was killed in Indian Territory; Rebecca, the widow of Mr. Chitty; Nathaniel, a resident of Missouri; Charity, who married Harrison William- son, of Miami county, Ohio; Nancy Jane, the wife of Mr. Osburn, of Iowa ; and Will- iam J., a resident of Fayette county, Ohio.
The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Chitty was blessed with ten children, of whom nine are now living: Mary Elizabeth, the wife of Alvin Zimmerman, of Indiana ; Andrew, who lives in Indiana ; Lee M., a resident of the state of Washington; Rose, who mar- ried Dr. Merchant, of Fayette county, Ohio;
John H., who resides in Fayette county; Frank W., who makes his home in Chicago, Illinois; Luther, a resident of Bowersville, Ohio; Violet; Claude, living at home with his mother; and Henry, who has passed away.
Mr. Chitty gave his political support to the Democracy and kept well informed on the issues of the day, so that he was able to support his political position by intelligent argument. He held membership with the Methodist Episcopal church, to which his wife also belongs, and its teachings per- meated his entire career and made him an upright, honorable citizen whose worth was. widely recognized.
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