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D. H. MARSHALL.
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mitting diligence and sound judgment in business matters had brought him prosper- ity, so that he is now the owner of over three hundred acres, although he has given away a good farm. He is thus enabled to enjoy a well earned rest at his pleasant home in Cedarville, which he bought in 1888.
On the 2d of December, 1847, Mr. Mar- shall was married in Cedarville township, to Nancy Harper, a cousin of George W. Har- per. She was born in Greene county, a daughter of Elijah Harper. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall became the parents of two chil- dren. Charles F., who resides on the old home farm three miles east of Cedarville. married Ella Fogelsong, who died leaving two children, Gertie May and Daniel W .. and later he wedded Georgia Latham. Will- iam L. is proprietor of the Palace Livery stable of Xenia and is also connected with the Nenia Buggy Company. He married Carrie Barber, a daughter of W. M. Barber, and they have four children : Harry, Arthur, Mary and Alfred.
Perhaps Mr. Marshall has become best known throughout this section as an auc- tioneer, having been actively and success- fully engaged in that business for fifty years. He finally retired from it on account of fail- ing health, however, after teaching his son, William L., the business. Mr. Marshall served as a trustee of Cedarville for two terms and was also a first lieutenant in the National Guard of Ohio prior to the Civil war and afterward became captain of Com- pany A during the Morgan raid. For about thirty-six years he has been a member of the Methodist church and has been steward for more than twenty years, his life being in harmony with his professions. He has been a resident of Greene county for many years,
and has taken a deep interest in its welfare and progress, advancing to a prominent po- sition as a citizen of worth and as a suc- cessful farmer.
TOWNE CARLISLE.
One of the best, most energetic and pro- gressive men of Yellow Springs is Towne Carlisle, who is also classed among the representative citizens, taking a deep and helpful interest in all measures for the general good. He is numbered among the native sons of Greene county, his birth hav- ing occurred in Miami township, on the 26th of March, 1855. His parents were Jeliut and 11ettie ( Batchelor) Carlisle. The father was a native of Loudoun county. Vir- ginia, and in 1836, when about twenty years of age, came to Ohio. His birth oc- curred in 1816. Hle located in Miami town- ship near Yellow Springs, and always car- ried on agricultural pursuits in order to provide for his family. lle aided in erect- ing the first building at Yellow Springs, and until three or four years ago it still stood at the corner of Corry and Dayton streets, and was used as a Methodist Episcopal church. He was a member of that church and led an earnest Christian life. In politics he was a Democrat, but he never sought or desired office. During the last twenty years of his life he lived in practical retirement from labor and died at Yellow Springs at the advanced age of eighty-three years. His widow still sur- vives him and now resides in Miami town- ship. She was born March 26, 1816, at Yellow Springs on the property that is now occupied by the Old Folks Home. She was
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a daughter of Robert Batchelor, who was a native of Pennsylvania and at an early day in Ohio's history came to this state. locating at Yellow Springs, where he died. In the family of Jehu and Hettie Carlisle were nine children, five of whom are living.
Towne Carlisle, the eighth in order of birth, acquired his early education in the public schools of the village of Yellow Springs and remained upon the old home farm until he had attained his majority, when he began learning the carriage-mak- er's trade, under the direction of T. B. Jobe, the present mayor of Yellow Springs. ile was with him for three years and then engaged in the lumber business at this place in connection with J. H. Little. This part- pership was maintained until 1890. whe :. Mr. Carlisle became sole owner of the bis - ness which he has since conducted. He car- ries all kinds of lumber and has a large and growing trade, his liberal patronage al- ready bringing to him a very gratifying in- come.
In 1876 occurred the marriage of Towne Carlisle and Miss Catherine Howard, a na- tive of Greene county, and a daughter of John Howard, an early settler of Xenia township, where he engaged in farming un- til his death. Unto this marriage one son was born. Howard T., who is now twenty- two years of age and assists his father in the lumber business. He was educated in the public schools of Yellow Springs. The mother died in 1878 and was laid to rest in the Xenia cemetery amid the deep regret of family and many friends. For his sec- ond wife Mr. Carlisle chose Mattie Van Horn, who was born in Cedarville, and is a daughter of Edward Van Horn, a him- ber contractor of Cedarville, now deceased. Unto the second marriage four children
have been born, but Edna, the eldest, died at the age of five years. The others are: Edward, who is attending school; and Mil- (red and Hazel, twins.
Mr. Carlisle is a Republican in his po- litical views and since 1890 has contin- uously served as township clerk of Miami township, while since 1891 he has been a school director. He belongs to the Methi- odist Episcopal church and fraternally is connected with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Knights of Pythias. He is a typical American business man, reso- lute, energetic and progressive. realizing that success will come as the result of ear- nest purpose, supplemented by untiring dil- igence. It is along these lines that he has won creditable prosperity and among the leading residents of Yellow Springs he de- serves mention.
FRANK P. BRYAN.
Frank P. Bryan, a well known resident of Fairfield, was here born in 1852. his par- ents being Henry and Lydia ( Petry ) Bry- an, the former a native of Maryland, the latter of Pennsylvania. The father came to Ohio about 1845. settling first in Canton and then he came to Fairfield. He was a wagon-maker by trade and followed that pursuit until 1872, when in connection with John Louck, he embarked in the grocery business under the firm name of Louck & Bryan. This relation was maintained until 1876, when his son became Mr. Louck's successor in the firm and the name was changed to Bryan & Son. This relation was continued to the time of the death of the father, which occurred on the 5th of De-
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cember. 1889, when he was seventy years of age. He lived an upright, honorable life and his integrity in business affairs was beyond question. Ile was married in Can- ten, Ohio, to Lydia Petry, and they became the parents of three children attaining ma- turity: Laura, the wife of L. C. Mitman. of Osborn: William Il .. a blacksmith, of Osborn; and Frank P.
The last-named is the youngest of the family and was educated in the schools of Fairfield. In early life he learned the paint- er's trade and followed that pursuit from 1872 until 1876, when he entered into part- nership with his father. In 1879 he opened an undertaking business, being associated with Mr. Miller, also of Fairfield, until the latter's death. on the sith of April, 1894. Since that time Mr. Bryan has been alone in the undertaking business. He still con- tinued his ownership in the grocery store until 1895, when he sold out to D. P. Mol- ter, and has since devoted his attention to his undertaking establishment.
In his political views Mr. Bryan is a Democrat. His father served for more than thirty years as township treasurer and was a member of the school board. After his death Frank P. Bryan was appointed his successor and continued to serve in that of- fice until 1808. He has been a member of the town council of Fairfield for a num- ber of terms and was also treasurer of the village for ten years, Socially he is con- nected with the Odd Fellows' Society, be- longing to both the subordinate lodge and encampment, and has passed the chairs in both branches. He is a member of the State Funeral Directors' Association.
On the 21st of September. 1876. Mr. Bryan was united in marriage to Miss An- ·etta Wilson, who died October 30, 1900,
and was buried in the family lot in the By- ron Union cemetery. She belonged to the Reformed church, of which our subject is also a member. He owns a house and lot in Fairfield, and is a well known resident of the town. lle is a graduate of the Clark & Champion College of Embalming and is thus well equipped for the work he has un- dertaken. In manner Mr. Bryan is courte- ous and kindly and he is worthy of the friendship which he gains wherever he goes.
JACOB M. ALLAMON.
Jacob M. Allamon, who is filling the position of engineer in the Steele Build- ing of Xenia, was born fourteen miles west of Chillicothe. Ross county, Ohio, on the 17th of September, 1862, and is a son of George MeElroy and Elizabeth ( Taylor ) Allamon. The father was born in Union- town, Pennsylvania, in 1817. and was there reared, coming to Ohio in 1837. when twen- ty years of age. He located in Ross county, Ohio, and afterward removed to Columbus, where he completed the wagon-maker's trade. He then returned to Ross county, where he engaged in business as a wagon- maker at what was known as Allamon Cross Roads. remaining there until 1865. He is now a resident of Washington Court House, and he married Miss Taylor, of Ross coun- ty, on the 14th of July, 1847, her birth hav- ing occurred in that county in 1825. Her parents were William and Nancy ( Nessel) Taylor. the former a refugee from France, having left that country in order to keep from service in the army. He served his adopted country as a soldier in the war of 1812, and was a loyal citizen of this land.
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Having taken up his abode in Ross county. to the light of day on the 29th of Septem- Ohio, he followed the shoemaker's trade in an early day, before shoes were so largely manufactured by machinery, employing four 01 five assistants, at Bourneville. There he lived for many years and it was there that his daughter was married to Mr. Allamon. The father afterward took up his abode in East Lancaster, Ohio, where he died at the age of eighty ears. The mother of our subject died in 1883, in New Holland, Pick- away county. Both Mr. and Mrs. Allamon were members of the Methodist Episcopal church.
Jacob M. Allamon pursued his educa- tion in South Salem. Ross county, and at the age of seventeen he became an engineer, learning the business at New Holland. He was first in the employ of Haney Brothers, it being his inteniton to learn the milling business with them. He had to work in all departments of their mill and for two years he gave his entire attention to engineering. In 1892 he located in Xenia, and was em- ployed by the National Cordage Company until 1895, when he became engineer for H. H. Hawkins in his lumber business. That relation was maintained until March, 1901, when Mr. Allamon accepted a posi- tion as engineer for the Xenia Ice Com- pany in their artificial ice plant, in which the first ice was manufactured in Greene county. He tested the plant and built the first fire in the courthouse heating appara- eus. On the 5th of December. 1901. he came to his present position as engineer of the Steele block, the largest Slock in Xenia.
On the LIth of April. 1892, Mr. . Alla- mon was united in marriage to Katie Ring- er. of Washington Court House. They had three children, but lost one. Alfred Milton, the first-born, first opened his eyes
ber. 1894. and died February 5. 1901. Charles and Missouri are still with their parents. Mr. Allamon is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America, in the camp at Xenia, of which he has served as clerk. and is also a member of the present board of health of Xenia. His political support is given to the Republican party, in which he is quite active, usually serving as a del- egate to the city and county conventions. Both he and his wife belong to the First Methodist Episcopal church, and they have many friends in Xenia. where they have long resided.
JEREMIAH OVERHOLSER.
The name of Overholser is of Swiss or- igin and means "overseer of the forest." If in any way the subject of this review ex- emplifies the meaning of the family name it is because he is the overseer of a forest of fruit trees of his own planting, for he is a well known and successful horticulturist of Beavercreek township. He was born June 27. 1845. in York county, Pennsylvania, a son of Daniel and Mary ( Hartman) Over- holser. In December, 1853. the parents came with their family to Greene county. locating first in Xenia, and subsequently they removed to Alpha, where they have since resided.
In the common schools of Beavercreek township Jeremiah Overholser pursued his education and under the parental roof he remained until his marriage, which occurred on the 18th of April. 1877. the lady of his choice being Miss Anna Hyland, a native of Beavercreek township, and a daughter
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of Thomas and Julia ( Rader ) Hyland. Her father was a native of Maryland and her mother was born in Beavercreek town- ship. She is still living. her home being in Xenia, but Mr. Hyland has passed away. Mr. and Mrs. Overholser began their do- mestic life upon a farm and he has there niade a specialty of the cultivation of fruit. although to some extent he is engaged in the raising of the cereals best adapted to this climate. Through experience, investi- gation and reading he has become well in- formed concerning the best methods of cul- tivating fruit and his opinions are regarded as authority throughout the community and the farm is considered a very valuable one in Greene county. Mr. and Mrs. Overhol- ser have no children of their own, but have reared an adopted daughter, Elma, who is still with them.
In his political views the subject of this sketch is independent. In 1876 he was elected constable and filled that position for seven consecutive years his term expiring in April, 1883. The following May he was appointed township clerk to fill a vacancy. and at the next election was called to that office by popular suffrage and has since served continuously therein. He is also one of the trustees of the school lands of Bea- vercreek township, and as a citizen has ever been most loyal and true to the trust re- posed in him. He manifested his fidelity to his country when, during the Civil war. he joined the army. enlisting in December, 1863. at Nenia as a private of Company I. One Hundred and Twenty-eighth Ohio Vol- unteer Infantry, in command of Captain Mc- Dowells. He was with his company most of the time and was promoted to the rank of corporal. When the war was ended he was mustered out at Camp Chase, Colum-
bus, on the 16th of July, 1865. and at once returned to his home to assume agricultural pursuits. Fraternally he is connected with the Knights of Pythias, and has held the office of keeper of the records and seals of Silver Star Lodge, No. 668. of Alpha. He also hokls membership in the Masonic Lodge of Xenia, and his life is in harmony with the teachings and tenets of the craft. His career has ever been a creditable one and he has shown himself worthy of high regard in business, military, political and social circles.
HENRY C. LONG.
Important agricultural and industrial in- terests are successfully controlled by Henry C. Long, whose business affairs have as- sumed extensive proportions and have con- tributed to the material upbuilding and pros- perity of his community. His success in all his undertaking's has been so marked that his methods are of interest to the commer- cial world. He has based his business prin- ciples and actions upon strict adherence to the rules which govern industry, economy and strict, unswerving integrity. His en- terprise and progressive spirit have made him a typical American in every sense of the word, and he well deserves mention in this history. What he is to-day he has made himself, for he began in the world with little save his own energy and willing hands to aid him. By constant exertion, as- sociated with good judgment. he has raised himself to the prominent position which he now holds, having the friendship of many and the respect of all who know him.
Henry C. Long, who resides in New
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Jasper township, was born in the house in which he now lives, April 27. 1848, and is a son of William Long. His father was born in Virginia, in 1801, while the grand- parents, Peter and Margaret (Ewing) Long, also were natives of Virginia. The family is of Dutch and Irish extraction. When the grandfather came to Ohio he settled in Greene county, locating first in Xenia township. He afterward removed to Caesarscreek township, where he purchased over two hundred acres of land and there lived the life of an enterprising and indus- trious farmer. He was buried in Shook cemetery, and his wife was laid there by his side. Unto Peter Long and his wife were born the following children: William : Pe- ter; Adam: Henry: Margaret, the wife of Aaron Shook: Martha, the wife of George Slagel: Catherine, the wife of Joseph Sla- gel; and Diana, the wife of Jacob Smith. All of this family have now passed away.
William Long, the father of our sub- ject, was educated in Virginia, and with his parents came to Greene county, Ohio, in an old covered wagon. He early became fa- miliar with the hardships and trials incident to pioneer life and remained with his father until his marriage. As a companion and helpmate for the journey of life he chose Mary Ann Hagler, a native of Virginia, a daughter of Jacob and Mary ( Dier ) Hag- ler, both of whom are natives of Virginia.
After his marriage Mr. Long purchased a farm upon which his son Henry C. is now living, and there he carried on agricult- ural pursuits, meeting with excellent suc- cess in his work tilling the soil and cultivat- ing the crops. In his political views he was a Whig in early life, and upon the dissolu- tion of that party he joined the ranks of the new Republican party, with which he
continued to affiliate until his death. Both he and his wife were consistent and active members of the Methodist Episcopal church and for many years he was a class leader. taking a deep interest in religious affairs. Unto them were born eight children, four sons and four daughters, but the eldest died in early life. The others are Allen, who is living in Indiana: Margaret, the wife of John G. Clemens of this county: Mary L .. the wife of N. Griffith Sutton : Austin, who is living in New Jasper : Durbin and Curtis, both deceased; and another who died in in- fancy. The mother of these children passed away in 1844. at the age of forty-one years. and was buried in the Shook cemetery. For his second wife William Long chose Clarica Mallow, and unto them were born five chil- dren: George, deceased: Henry C., of this review; Peter and John, who have passed away; and Laura. the wife of A. J. Boots, of this township. William Long died in 1891 and his second wife, surviving him about six years, passed away in 1897. They were both interred in the Woodland cemetery, of Xenia, Ohio.
A native of New Jasper township, Hen- ry C. Long has spent his entire life within its borders. His early education was ac- quired in the district schools of his town- ship, and later he entered the Marshall school of Dayton, a commercial college, but he did not complete his course there on ac- count of ill health. Returning to the home farm he joined his father in business and in later years assumed the management of the affairs. After his father's death he pur- chased the interest of the other heirs in the old homestead and now has a valuable farm of three hundred and thirty acres, whereon he carries on general agricultural pursuits and stock-raising, well tilled fields and high
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grades of stock being evidences of his thrift and enterprise in this direction. Mr. Long has also developed the fine stone quarries located upon his land, getting out what is known as the Dayton limestone for build- ing purposes and placing upon the market cut and dimension stone. He now has an extended patronage and is conducting his business in a thoroughly progressive and up-to-date manner. At the present time he is making arrangements for putting in a spur of the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railroad, most of the work having already been completed. This will furnish him ex- cellent shipping facilities so that he can load his cars upon the ground and transfer them to the main track. He has also added a brick and tile plant, for there is an excellent quality of brick clay upon his land, covering his stone quarries. For the conduct of his enterprise he has secured steam power and the latest im- proved machinery for the manufacture of both brick and tile. The extent of his busi- ness may be judged by the fact that for the school building, which was erected in Xenia '1 1902, he furnished the brick as well as the stone used in the foundation and in other parts of the building. The brick plant has a capacity of thirty thousand per day. In the operation of his quarries and man- ufacturing plant Mr. Long employs a large force of workmen, and the output is of such excellent quality that both the stone and brick find a ready sale upon the market and his business has assumed extensive and profitable proportions.
Mr. Long was united in marriage to Miss Martha Cummings, a sister of the Hon. J. B. Cummings, the wedding being celebrated October 9. 1880, and unto them have been born two sons, Thomas C. and
William H. Both our subject and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and in politics he has been a stal- wart Republican and served for twelve years as township trustee, yet has never been an aspirant for office. Few men are more prominent or widely known in Greene coun- ty than Henry C. Long. He is an impor- tant factor in business circles and his pop- ularity is well deserved because of his un- bending integrity, his unabating energy and industry that never flags. He is thoroughly interested in whatever tends to promote the welfare of his native county and throughout this portion of the state is honored and respected, not only for what he has accom- plished, but also because of the means he has employed to win success.
VOLCAR E. WEAVER.
Volcah E. Weaver was born in New Burlington, Clinton county, Ohio, October 2. 1842, and was reared at the place of his birth. He was one of three children born unto Samuel and Anna ( Ellis) Weaver. The' paternal grandfather was Abraham Weaver. The father was born and reared in Virginia and died in Greene county, Ohio, in 1874. Ile followed his trade, that of a tailor, throughout the years of his manhood and was a highly respected and worthy resi- dent of this portion of the state. He left two sisters at the time of his death beside his immediate family. His wife died on the 7th of May, 1890.
In the common schools of the neighbor- hood Volcan E. Weaver pursued his educa- tion, becoming familiar with branches of learning that fitted him for the transaction
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of business. He has been identified with the farming interests of the county since he at- tained the age of seventeen years, and now conducts a farm of five hundred acres of valuable land. This, however, is largely su- perintended by his son, while Mr. Weaver is practically living retired. His business interests have been so well conducted that he has become one of the wealthy residents of Greene county. He is a man of keen discrimination, of unfaltering industry and strong purpose, and has ever carried for- ward to successful completion whatever he has undertaken. His foresight and sound judgment have enabled him to make judi- cious investments which have returned to him a good income. In his farming meth- ods he has always been progressive and en- terprising, adopting the latest improved methods of practical value and keeping his farm under excellent condition, its neat and thrifty appearance indicating his wise and careful supervision.
On the 3d of October. 1877, Mr. Weaver was united in marriage to Miss Belle Peter- son, a daughter of Abraham Peterson, of Clinton county, Ohio, who in that locality was engaged in farming on an extensive scale. Three children have been born unto our subject and his wife: Charles A .. who at the age of twenty-three years is assist- ing in the operation of his father's farm: Laura E., a young lady of nineteen years : Anna, a little maiden of six summers. The family have a very pleasant home at No. 513 South Detroit street, where Mr. Weaver has resided since 1899. The son is a men- ber of Xenia Lodge, F. & A. M., in which he' is now holding office. Mr. Weaver gives his political support to the Republican party, and he and his family are supporters of the
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