History of Greene County, together with historic notes on the northwest and the state of Ohio, Part 58

Author: R. S. Dills
Publication date: 1881
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Number of Pages: 1037

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Jacob Garlaugh, retired farmer, Harshmanville, was born in sec- tion eleven, Beaver Creek Township, in 1810, and is a son of Adam Garlaugh, whose life history appears in this work. He was reared on the farm, where he remained working for his father until he at- tained his majority, and received his meager education in the sub- scription schools. In 1840 he was married to Anna E. Miller, by whom he had thirteen children, nine of whom are living: Lydia A., Edward O., Zachariah T., Mary J. and Martha E., twins; IIanes, Harriet V., Jacob L., and Sallie B. The deceased are Oli- ver, William A., and Alice. After his marriage he located in Montgomery County, this state, where he lived six years, and fol- lowed farming. At the end of this time he moved to Bath Town- ship, this county, on land where he has since resided. Mr. Gar- laugh has been very successful in life, having accumulated one thousand five hundred acres of land, besides a large chattel prop- erty. Mrs. Garlaugh is a member of the United Presbyterian Church, with which she has been connected for many years. Their son, William A., was a member of Company C, One Hun- dred and Fifty-Fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, enlisting in May, 1864. He was in some of the closing battles of the war, and at New Creek Station, West Virginia, August, 1864, was captured, and afterwards incarcerated in Saulsbury Prison, North Carolina. After enduring the horrors of the prison-pen until February, 1865, he died the most terrible of all deaths-starvation-aged about

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twenty-four years. Edward O. was married, January 11, 1870, to Martha E., daughter of John C. Harshman, whose sketch appears in this work. To them five children have been born: Edward A., Oscar H., and Lulla, living; and William S., and Anna F., de- ceased. Edward O. was born in 1846; his wife in 1851.

John Ginn, farmer, was born on the place on which he now re- sides, February 24, 1815, and is a son of Thomas and Rachel (Neal) Ginn. His father was born in Ireland; his mother in Kentucky. When a young man, his father emigrated to America, and located in Kentucky, where he was married to Rachel Neal. Several years after-in 1814-he came to this county, and located where our subject now lives, purchasing one hundred acres of wild mili- tary land. He was successful in life, and accumulated enough to enable him to live comfortably and pay for his land, which cost him $250, and is now worth $10,000. A year previous to his death he removed to Xenia, where he died at the age of eighty-four years. Mrs. Ginn died in 1830, in the prime of her womanhood. They were the parents of fourteen children, of whom three are living: Robert, John, and Ann. Our subject was raised on the farm, and in 1838 married Jane Hamilton, who has borne him four children, two of whom are living : Rachel, and James H. The de- ceased are William and Thomas W. After his marriage he work- ed for some years at different places, and finally purchased the old homestead. He owns one hundred and fourteen acres of land. Mr. and Mrs. Ginn are members of the United Presbyterian Church, with which they have been connected for many years. . His parents were members of the old Seceder Church.

W. A. Hagenbuck, physician and surgeon, Alpha, was born in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, in the year 1831. He is a son of Stephen and Mary (Schreiber) Hagenbuck, who were born in the same county and state in which they were married and resided until 1836, when they came to Ohio, and located in Fairfield, Greene County, and followed the avocation of farming until 1876, when they removed to Dayton, where he died October 26, 1878, aged seventy-seven years. Mrs. Hagenbuck is still living, and resides in Dayton. To them eight children were born, of whom six are still living: W. A., Elizabeth, now Mrs. David Huston; Sarah, de- ceased; Anna, now Mrs. Harvey Bennett; Stephen; Alice, now Mrs. James Andrews; Caroline, and Louis, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Hagenbuck were both members of the German Reformed

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. Church, of which he was an elder. The Doctor's carly boyhood was passed on the farm, and received the rudiments of his educa- tion in the district schools, which was afterwards developed in the high schools in Springfield. In 1852 he began the study of medi- cine under Dr. J. J. Mellkenney, a prominent physician of Fair- field, who was his preceptor for three years, after which he entered the Jefferson Medical College, of Philadelphia, which institution conferred on him its diploma of graduation, in 1855. He began the practice of his profession in Fairfield, but in 1856 located in Alpha, where he has since given his time and attention to the de- mands of a large and increasing practice, being now among the older practitioners of the county, and enjoying an enviable reputa- tion as a skillful physician. In 1860 he was married to Sarah J., daughter of John and Hettie Harbine, old and prominent settlers, whose history appears in this work. To them four children have been born, William, Ettie, Jennie, and Frank. Mrs. Hagenbuck was born in Alpha, in the year 1838. The doctor has a beautiful home in the village of Alpha, and is enjoying all the comforts of life, and is a man well preserved and competent to discharge the arduous duties of his profession. He is a member of the Masonic lodge No. - , of Xenia, with which he has been connected since the year 1866.

Silas Hale, retired, Bellbrook, was born near Bellbrook, August 26, 1803. IIe is a son of John and Sarah (Bowen) IIale, who were probably born in Maryland. They removed to Kentucky, and in 1802, came to Ohio, and located in Sugar Creek Township, where he engaged in farming and tanning. Though on a small scale at first, through energy he developed a good business. In 1338 he moved to Indiana (Kosciusko County), where he died in 1845, aged seventy-five years. His wife died December 25, 1813, aged thirty- six years. They were parents of three children, two living, Bowen and Silas; James, deceased. By his second marriage, with Sarah Lewis, he had nine children, six living: Rhoda, Sarah, Martha, Lewis, John, and Riley. The deceased are Harman, Nancy, and David. The subject of this sketch was brought up on the farm in the woods, and when old enough, was put to work in the tan-yard, where he labored till seventeen years old, at which time he was ap- prenticed to the cabinet-making business, in Wilmington, Clinton County, which, after completing, he returned to Bellbrook, and prosecuted his trade for ten years. In 1833 he turned his attention

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to mercantile pursuits, furnishing a store on the same corner he . now occupies. In 1849 he was elected justice of the peace, which he held for six years. He has also been treasurer of the township for forty years, and is the present incumbent in office. During President Pierce's administration he was appointed postmaster of Bellbrook, and, though a Republican in polities, has held office through Democratic administrations. In 1830 he was married to Miriam Opdyke, by whom he has had ten children, seven of whom are living: John, Henry, Frank, James, Silas, Dorinda, and Mary J .; the deceased are Bowen, Melancthon, and Angeline. Bowen was a member of Company D, Seventy-Fourth Ohio Volunteer In- fantry, enlisting in December, 1861, and died at Camp Chase, in April, 1862. John was also a member of the same company and regiment as his brother Bowen, enlisting at the same time. Ile was discharged on account of disability, in July, 1862. Frank was a member of Company F, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, enlisiting July 25, 1861. Ile was in the same company and regiment as his brother Henry, whose biography appears in this work. He saw much active service, passing through some of the engagements of the rebellion. IIe was discharged in 1864. He was also a member of the Second Kentucky Regiment, Company II, one hundred day men ; served a portion of his time, and was honorably discharged. Mr. Hale, our subject, has been fairly successful in life, and though he started a poor boy, has, through his energy and perseverence, combined with the assistance rendered by his wife, who has borne with him the fatigues and labors of the day for more than half a century, built up a good property, consisting of about one hundred and fifty acres of land and a good property in Bellbrook. He and his amiable wife are members of the Protestant Methodist Church, with which they have been connected since 1840. In politics he is Republican, having always voted with that party on all questions at issue.

Jacob Hanes, farmer, Zimmermanville, is a son of Jonathan and Mary Hanes, whose sketch appears in this work. He was born in this township April 2d, 1832, and was reared on the farm, working for his father until twenty-five years of age. In 1867 he was mar- ried to Mary M., daughter of William K. and Sarah Stull, who has borne him four children, Jonathan W., Francis A., Jacob L., and Cassius A. Mrs. Hanes' parents were born in Greene County, and had four children, Francis, Mary, John B., and Jacob. Her mother

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died in 1864, aged forty-four years. Her father was born in 1820, and is yet living. Francis was a member of the Seventy-Fourth Ohio National Guards; was in the engagement at New Creek, West Virginia. Sarah, mother of Mrs. Hanes, was a member of the German Reformed Church. For two years after his marriage Mr. IIanes lived on his father-in-law's farm, then located where he now lives. He owns eight and two-thirds acres of land, which he farms to garden products, often realizing handsome profits. He is a constant reader, and keeps himself well-posted on the current events of the day. IIe is no political aspirant, is satisfied in living a quiet, ordinary life. His estimable wife is a member of the Ger- man Reformed Church, with which she has been connected for a number of years. She was born March 9, 1847.

John Hanes, farmer, Trebein, was born in Washington County, Maryland, in 1824. IIe is a son of Adam and Sarah Hanes, who were born in the same county and state : his father November 14, 1791, and his mother February 1, 1795. They were reared in their native county, in which they were married June 18, 1818. They resided there until 1831, when they removed to Ohio, their journey being made by team and wagon. They located tempora- rily on the Darner farm, where they resided about five months. During that time he purchased one hundred and ninety acres, where our subject now lives, on which they moved in the fall of 1831. Their land had been improved, and thus they escaped many of the hardships which would otherwise have been theirs. Here they made a permanent home, prospered, and at his death, the land had greatly increased. Politically he was an old line Whig, had no aspirations for official honor, yet served as trustee of his township. He is a member of the Lutheran Church, she belonging to the German Reformed. They were parents of eight children, five living: Samuel, John, Luther, Lucretia, and Mary J .; the deceased are Ann Maria, David, and David E. Mr. Hanes departed this life June 6, 1865, his wife preceding him June 12, 1858. John was a member of Company D, One Hundred and Fifty-Fourth Ohio Nationel Guard's, enlisting in May, 1864; the regiment was organ- ized in 1863 as home guards. He was discharged at the expiration of his term of service. His boyhood was passed on the farm, and he obtained a superior education in the common schools. He remained with his parents until he was thirty-six years old, when, March 5, 1860, he was married to Mary, daughter of John Middle-

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ton, of Cæsar's Creek Township, still residing on the old homestead. Ile is a Republican, and has held the office of trustee and land assessor, each, two years. He owns two hundred and thirty acres of land under good cultivation, well improved, and one of the most delightful places in this vicinity. They are members of the German Reformed Church, with which they have been connected eight or ten years.

Jonathan Hanes, retired farmer, Zimmermanville, is another of the old and prominent settlers in this township. He was born in Maryland, in 1802, and is a son of Jacob and Mary Hanes, who were born in the same state, where they were married, and in 1805 immigrated to Ohio. Mr. Hanes, in partnership with a Mr. Puter- baugh, purchased a flat-boat in Wheeling, on which they loaded their goods and families, and came to Cincinnati, and from thence, by team to this county, and located on land now owned by his son Jacob. Five acres had been cleared, which was a great help to him, in getting his first crop. In his house was the first county clerk's office, presided over by John Paul. Here Mr. Hanes and his wife made a permanent home. He held some of the prominent offices of the county, serving as associate judge for seven years; was also justice of the peace many terms, and a soldier in the war of 1812. He was successful in life, built up a large property, and was respected and esteemed by all who knew him. He died in the sixty-sixth year of his age. . His wife survived him, and died at the age of eighty-two years. Six children were born to them, four of whom are living: Jacob, Jonathan, Mary, and Frances. The de- ceased are Eleanor and Catharine. Our subject was reared on the farm, and after attaining his majority, engaged in distilling. in its season, for several years. In 1831, he was married to Mary Smelt- zer, by whom he had two children, Mary and Jacob. Since his marriage he has lived where he now resides, and owns four hun- dred and eighty-four and a half acres of choice farming land. He has led rather a quiet life, having no aspirations for official honors, though his fellow-townsmen have frequently bestowed upon him local honors. He and his wife are members of the Lutheran Church, and exemplary Christians. In the church, he has been a deacon for many years. For half a century this old couple have traveled life's journey together, as man and wife; have shared each other's joys, partook alike of each other's burdens and sorrows, and now, in their declining years, we find them far down the hill,

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toward the setting sun of life, but yet strong, and enjoying the fruits of their labors, gleaned from well-spent lives.

John Harbein, deceased, was born in Washington County, Mary- land, January 17, 1804. Is the son of Daniel and Elizabeth (Ruber) Harbein, who were born in Berks County, Pennsylvania, from which they removed to Maryland, where he was engaged in milling pursuits, and where he and his wife lived till their decease. The subject of this sketch was reared to milling pursuits in his native state, where he received the rudiments of an education in the dis- trict schools, and remained with his father in the mill until his twenty-third year, when he was married to Hetty, daughter of Ru- dolph and Magdalene (Kauffman) Herr, who were born in Lancas- ter County, Pennsylvania, in 1827, and the following year, in the fall, removed to Ohio, in a team, locating in Alpha. Fitting up the dilapidated old mill, which had been purchased the year before his coming, he began using it, operating a distillery and saw-mill in connection with it, until 1855. A year or two later, he built a grain warehouse in Xenia, on the site of the oil-mill now owned and operated by J. Thomas Harbein, and also fitted up an oil-mill ou Beaver Creek, by putting in new machinery, and changing from water to steam power. In this enterprise he was actively engaged until 1868, when he practically retired from active business, but continued giving an oversight to his well-founded enterprise. During his long life of active labor he built up an enviable reputa- tion as an honest and efficient business man. Religiously, he was strongly impressed with the convictions and truths of the Bible and Christianity, and at about the age of twenty-eight, became a member of the Reformed Church, and during his long and event- ful life was a consistent and exemplary member, being identified in the official capacity of elder and deacon, positions he honorably filled. Politically, in early life he was a Whig, and upon the death of that party, became a strong Republican. He attended to his usual avocations up to the time he received his first stroke of paralysis, from which he partially recovered, so as to still attend to his busi- ness. From his second stroke he never recovered, losing his speech, and gradually failing, until he passed away, June 8, 1873. His re- mains are interred in Woodland Cemetery, in Xenia, where a mon- ument marks his last resting-place. Eight children were born to him, five of whom are now living: Jacob II., Hettie (now Mrs. John M. Miller), Sarah J. (now Mrs. Dr. Hagenback), J. Thomas,

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and Benjamin F. The deceased are Daniel R., who died in Den- ver, Colorado, February 7, 1875, aged forty-four years; Mary E. . (Mrs. David Steele), August 2, 1859, near Bloomfield, Iowa, aged twenty-five years; Ann C. (Mrs. George W. Smith), December 28, 1869, aged twenty-nine years. Of the living, all reside in the county, except Frank, who is in Lakeport, California, and is with- out a family. Mrs. Harbein was born September 21, 1806. Her parents lived in Pennsylvania during their carly life, where her mother died. Her father was again married, and in his old age came to Ohio, and settled in Montgomery County, afterward re- moving to Tippecanoe, Miami County, where he was accidentally drowned in 1858. By his first marriage he had twelve children, of whom Mrs. Harbein is the eldest. Eight are living at present- HIettie, Nancy, Rudolph, Mollie, Maria, Sarah, Susan, and John. The deceased are Jacob, Joseph, Elizabeth, and Benjamin. By his second marriage he had one child, Anna, deceased. Mrs. Harbein, sen., was born September 27, 1786, and died October 6, 1836. Mrs. Harbein, second, was born September 20, 1784, and died in 1858. They were members of the Mennonite Church, and both died in the faith. Mrs. Harbein is a member of the Reformed Church, with which she has been connected since 1829. Jacob Harbein, son of John and Ilettie Harbein, was born December 3, 1832. His carly life was passed at home, where he received the rudiments of an education in the common schools, which was developed by a year's study in a higher institution. When old enough, he was employed in the distillery and mill, which were operated by his father, and when the latter could no longer take charge of the business, his brother Daniel and himself succeeded their father, carrying on the business until 1867, when Daniel withdrew, and his brother Frank succeeded him, till 1873, when, on account of ill- health, Frank also withdrew, and went West. Since then, Jacob has carried on the business individually. Politically, he is also Re- publican. Daniel R. Harbein was born in what was the first court house in Greene County, June 21, 1830. Was married to Harriet F. Huston, April 19, 1860. She was a daughter of Israel IIuston. Daniel was a public spirited and good business man, and died in Denver, Colorado. His remains were brought home, and interred in Woodland Cemetery, at Xenia, and was loved and esteemed by all who knew him.

Daniel Harner, farmer, Byron, was born near where he now lives,

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in 1825, and is a son of George Harner, deceased. In 1850, he was married to Elizabeth Huddleson, by whom he had four children, two of whom are living : Frances and Daniel L. The deceased are Elizabeth C. and Sarah H. Mrs. Harner died in 1861, aged twenty- eight years. She was a true and loving wife, and an affectionate mother. After her death, Mr. Harner enlisted in Company E, Seventy-Fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and passed through many of the hard-fought battles of the war-Stone River, Chickamauga, Nashville, Franklin, Lookout Mountain, the seige of Atlanta, and was with the intrepid Sherman on his glorious march to the sea. Re-enlisted in Ringgold, Georgia, in 1863, and carried the musket throughout the war. Besides the above prominent battles, he par- ticipated in many skirmishes, which were almost an every-day oc- currence. Was discharged in 1865, arriving home on the 4th day of July.

Simon Harner, retired farmer, was born on the place on which he lives, in the year 1810, and is a son of John, and Sarah (Koog- ler) IIarner. His father was born in Germany, who with his father, emigrated to America when thirteen years old. They settled on a farm in Pennsylvania, where they lived till their removal to Ohio, locating where the city of Cincinnati now is. After remaining several years, they came and settled where Simon now lives. Sev- eral years before he was born, they purchased a section of wild land. They were successful in life, leaving at their death, five hun- dred and seventy-three acres of choice farming land; were both members of the Lutheran Church from childhood, and he died at the age of seventy-five years, she at the remarkable age of one hundred and two years, and some months. At this great age, she was remarkably active, having good use of her mental and physical faculties. The boyhood of our subject, was passed on the farm where he lives, remaining with his parents till twenty-one years old. In 1838, he was married to Sarah, daughter of Jacob Wolf, by whom he had ten children, nine living, William Christina, Rebecca, Mathias, Amos, Lenora, Marcellus, Cassius, and Lincoln, infant, deceased. He owns four hundred and seventy-six acres of land, mostly in cultivation, and well improved, and is a member of the Lutheran, and his wife of the Reformed Church, both having been members for many years. Ilis son William, was a member of Company C, One Hundred and Tenth, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, served throughout the war, and was in a number of the hard fought

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battles, was severely wounded in the wilderness fight, also at Win- chester, where he was taken prisoner, and held two months before exchanged; was sergeant of his company, and made a lieutenant before the close. Mathias was a member of the One Hundred and · Seventy-Fourth Ohio National Guard, served his term, and was honorably discharged.

John C. Harshman, farmer, deceased, was born in this township, in 1807, and is a son of Philip and Frances Harshman of Mary- land, who were among the pioneers of this county, living in their wagon till they could erect a house on the land they first settled, where they lived and died. Were the parents of six children, of whom only two survive. Our subject was raised on the farm, on which he labored for his father, until he was twenty-one years of age, receiving his education in a school house made of logs, slabs for seats, and greased paper for window lights. In the year 1841, he was married to Anna M., daughter of Samuel Miller, by whom he had nine children, of whom seven are living, Sarah E., Ephriam F., Anna M., Martha E., Reuben M., Freeman, and Lincoln. The deceased are Samuel II., and Mary C. After his marriage, he came to the farm on which his widow now lives. He originally pur- chased two hundred acres of woodland, erected a small cabin, and with his bride, occupied the same. They cleared the land, were prosperous, and by their united efforts, succeeded in adding to their original purchase, and at his death, he owned four hundred acres. He was a man of more than ordinary mental ability, and loved to investigate the principles of science and theology. Their son, Samuel H., was a member of Company C, Seventy-Fourth Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, enlisted first in the one hundred day service, after which he enlisted in the same regiment for three years, and was in some of the hard fought battles. Army life broke down his health. IIe died at the age of twenty-three. Mr. Harshman was a man held in high respect, occupying positions of honor and trust. He departed this life, June 27, 1880, having lived a long, and well spent life. Mr. Harshman, was born in this town- ship, in 1819. His parents came from Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, about 1817, living here till their death, the father at the age of sixty-three years, the mother at the advanced age of four score and four years. To them seven children were born, four living. Samuel, Martha, Anna M., and Alosa. The deceased are John, Daniel, Reuben, and Eliza.

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Adam Hawker, farmer and minister, was born where he now lives, in 1813. He is a son of Andrew and Susanna (Coy) Hawker, who were born in Maryland, where they were married. In the year 1800 they came to this county, and located on the farm adjoining the one on which their surviving child resides. They were parents of ten children, nine deceased, Jacob, Frederick, Abraham, Eliza- beth, Mary, Catherine, Susanna, Eve, and Barbara. From childhood they had been members of the German Reformed Church, and were very exemplary people. He died August 10, 1850, aged eighty- two years; she departed this life, November 19, 1867, aged ninety- three years. Mr. Hawker was reared on the farm, and received a limited education in the common schools. November 10, 1836, he was married to Hannah Westfall, a daughter of John and Mary Westfall, of Maryland, and who were early settlers of this county, in which they died. IIe was a soldier in the war of 1812. After his marriage, Mr. Hawker settled on land where he has since lived, and gave his attention to farming, till the fall of 1871, when he en- tered the ministry; though previously he had been an exhorter. To them nine children have been born, seven living, David W., John A., Jacob, Adam F., Mary C., Harriet, and Pamelia. IIe owns one hundred and sixty acres of land, which is nicely improved. Mrs. Hawker was born in this county, June 15, 1819. Their chil- dren are all members of their church. Mr. Hawker has served as trustee of the township for five years.

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History of Greene County, together with historic notes on the northwest and the state of Ohio, Part 58

Author: R. S. Dills Publication date: 1881 Publisher: Number of Pages: 1037

Author: R. S. Dills
Publication date: 1881
Publisher:
Number of Pages: 1037