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Among the first white children born in Hamilton county was one Daniel Cameron, who was born in the year 1786(?). Immediately after attaining his majority he married Miss Sarah S. Haines, daughter of an early pioneer of the county. He and his family experienced all the bitterness and privations of real pioneer life. To Mr. and Mrs. Cameron were born six children: Robert H., Daniel, James H., Caroline, and Betsey. The sur- viving children of this family are Betsey, and Daniel, who was born in the year 1832. His business has been that of farming. He married, in the year 1858, Miss Maria Moore. Seven children have been given them: Watson, Allie, Daniel, George B. McClellan, Clara, and two dying in infancy unnamed. Mr. Cameron is one of the industrious citizens of the township, and is pleasantly situated on a farm of one hundred and sixteen acres- the old Haines homestead.
Benjamin Perlee was born in the year 1769, in New Jersey. From this State he removed to Cincinnati in 1795. He lived till the year 1845, when he died at his home in Springfield township. His first business was that of tailoring, but he subsequently became a farmer. Mary Peterson, his wife, was born in 1770, and died in
1852. Peter and John are the only surviving children ; the latter is now living on the old homestead. On this farm his father made settlement in the year 1795 or 1796. It was there in the woods, with no improvements what- ever, John Perlee was born in 1811. In 1835 he was married to Miss Maria Pearson. They have had five children: Caroline, Martha J., Benjamin, Peter, and Eugene ; all have died excepting Caroline and Benjamin. Mr. and Mrs. Perlee are both members of the Presby- terian church, to which they have given material aid, as well as sustaining it by their active Christian lives.
Dominicus Vandyke was born in New Jersey in the year 1779. In 1795 or 1796 he emigrated to Ohio, where he settled in Springfield township, on which place he died in 1814. By trade he was a carpenter and cabinetmaker. Mary, his wife, was born in 1786, and died in 1876. There are now living only Mary Ann, who resides in Washington, Indiana, and William, the oldest son and subject of the following sketch. He was born in Spring- field township in the year 1809. His father died when he was but five years of age, leaving him to fight the bat- tle of life alone. At the age of fourteen he went as an apprentice to Cincinnati to learn the trade of harness- maker and saddler. In the year 1832 he came to Spring- field and established himself in business here. He in- dustriously and successfully pursued his occupation for a period of about forty years. He was married in the year 1834 to Miss Martha A. Sentny, and to them were born three children: Mary F., Charles H., and one that died unnamed. Mr. Vandyke has always been one of the business men of Springfield ; a citizen respected and esteemed. This worthy couple are now living a quiet and retired life, and are both remarkably well preserved for their years.
William McGilliard, the fourth son of John and Eliza- beth McGilliard, of whom a sketch is given elsewhere, was born in Springfield township in the year 1819. He resided with his parents until the time of his marriage, in 1839, to Miss Rebecca Cregar. Eight children have been born-four sons and four daughters: Emeline, John, Hattie, George, Edward, Stanley, Laura, and Ida May. Emeline, Hattie, and George are not now living. Mr. McGilliard is one of the most enterprising farmers of his township and county. He served in the capacity of trustee of the township for thirteen years. He and his companion are reliable members of the Christian church.
James Moore was born in Pennsylvania, York county, in the year 1768. In 1796 he settled in Springfield township. At various times he served as school teacher, land surveyor, and justice of the peace. His regular business, however, was that of a farmer. His wife, Jane Moore, was born in 1771, and died in 1855. Those now alive of the original family are David, residing in Springfield township, and Robert W. The father died at his home in the year 1829. Robert was born in 1803, and now owns and occupies his father's place. In 1832 he was married to Damaris Whallon. They have had nine children-six sons and three daughters: James WV., William, Thomas W., Sarah Jane, Robert W., Hat-
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tie A., Frank, Allen J., and Lucy B. Sarah, Robert, Hattie, and Frank, are not living. Mr. Moore and his wife have both been members of a Christian church for a long time, and are zealous supporters of the faith they profess. Mr. Moore has almost reached his four-score years, and but for an injury sustained from a fall in 1878, would have probably survived many years longer. James W. and Allen reside at home superintending the farm and caring for their aged parents in their declining years. James has been married to Miss Elizabeth Field, Thomas to Miss Phobe A. Roll, and William to Miss Lucretia Hoel.
Jacob R. Compton was born in New Jersey, in 1760 * In 1796 he made his first settlement in Columbia town_ ship, having emigrated into Ohio from Kentucky. His business was that of a cooper, at one time, and afterward that of a farmer. He died in 1821 at his home in Co- lumbia township. Ermina Compton, his wife, was born in 1760 and died in 1840. Abraham, who was born in 1796, in the State of Kentucky, came with his parents to Hamilton county, with whom he remained till the year 1812, when, a lad of eighteen, he enlisted in the army. Unhurt, he returned to his home, crowned with all the honor our gallant sons justly received. He was married at the age of twenty, to Abigail Philips, by whom he had thirteen children-five sons and eight daughters. Oliver died from disease in the war of 1861; Freeman, Alfred, John A. (killed in the Mexican war), Spencer (now de- ceased), Catharine, Emma (also deceased), Sarah, Elvira and Hetty (both deceased), Hannah, and one dying in infancy unnamed. Mr. Compton is a gentleman remark- able for his memory. His business has been that of a farmer and carpenter, which he has industriously pursued for almost three-quarters of a century. He and his wife are and have been active members of the Baptist church for many years.
James Carnahan was born in the year 1773, in the State of Pennsylvania. From this State he emigrated to Springfield township in 1797, or 1798. By occupation he was a farmer during the greater part of his life, but at one time worked as a teamster, and at another time helped in the first pottery in that part of the country. His wife's name was Jane Piatt. He died in the year 1848. Of his family remain Mary Hubbell; Jane, who is still unmarried, and resides at Walnut Hills; and Wil- liam, the only male representative. He was born on the old homestead, in Springfield township, in 1804. In early life he worked in a pottery, which he afterwards gave up, as it impaired his health. He then followed the grocery business for almost half a century in New Burlington. He married, in the year 1829, Miss Maria L. Davis, of Warren county. To them were born nine chil- dren-G. A., Allen W., Piatt, James L., William, Catha- rine J., Amanda, Evaline, and Mary A. William, Mary and Evaline are not living. Both Mr. and Mrs. Carna- han are members of the Disciple church, and have always been accounted among its best supporters. He and his companion are living-she at the age of seventy-nine, and he in his seventy-sixth year. He is postmaster at New Burlington (transit post office), at the present time.
Aaron Lane was born in the State of New Jersey, in the year 1763, January 2d. In 1797 or 1798 he, with his family, came to Hamilton county, and first made per- manent settlement in Springfield, in the forest. His earnest determinations were to conquer, and the mighty oaks soon yielded to his strong arm, and waving fields of grain told that his intentions had been fully executed. He lost his companion in the year 1800. He was mar- ried again to Miss Elizabeth Carnahan, daughter of an early pioneer family. To Mr. and Mrs. Lane were born six children, two sons and four daughters. Their names are : William, Sarah, Abigail, Jane, Hannah, and Gar- rett. Those dead are: Sarah, Abigail, and Hannah. Our subject departed this life in the year 1845, after passing his four-score years, his companion surviving him until the year 1855, and they both lie buried side by side, in the little burial-ground at New Burlington. Garrett, the only surviving member of this once happy household, residing within the State, was born in the year 1816, in Springfield township, on the old Lane homestead, which he now owns and occupies. He was married, at the age of thirty-one, to Miss Hannah Gantz. The fruit of this union was two children, one son and one daughter, Willie and Mary. Both died in early childhood. The parents are now left alone, and are liv- ing in a beautiful and comfortable home near New Bur- lington. He is one of the prominent and highly re- spected citizens of the community in which he lives.
John M. Wright settled in Cincinnati in 1798. He was born in Dublin, Ireland, emigrated from the District of Columbia into Ohio, and died at his home in Mount Pleasant. He had a part in the War of 1812, and was a school teacher while in Cincinnati. His wife's name was Ann Maria Wright. The surviving members of the family are Joseph F., a resident of Mount Pleasant ; Maria Louisa Laboyteaux, also a resident of Mount Pleasant ; and F. C., the eldest son. The last mentioned was born in Cincinnati, October 16, 1813. He was a cooper by trade, which he industriously pursued for a period of fifteen years. He married, in the year 1838, Miss Julia Laboyteaux, daughter of an old and impor- tant family. To them have been born seven children- five sons and two daughters: Alvin D., John, P. N., F. C., J. F., Mary, and Cornelia. Cornelia and John are not living. In the year 1848 our subject began the mercantile business in Mount Pleasant, and successfully conducted his business until the year 1873. He then retired, and his son, P. N., took possession and is now proprietor.
Henry Bolser was a German by birth, which event dates back to the year 1718. Some time prior to 1800 he em- igrated to Hamilton county from the State of Pennsyl- vania. While in his native land he filled the office of high sherriff, his occupation here was that of farming. He died in 1821 at his home, four miles east of Reading. His wife, Mary Bolser, died the same year. Their chil- dren were George, Henry, Peter, John, Samuel, Joseph, Mary, Gustave, Elizabeth, and Katie-all now dead. George, the third son, was born in Pennsylvania, at Fred- ericktown, in 1765, and came with his parents to Hamil-
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ton county at an early date. Previous to coming to Ohio he married Miss Rebecca Honnell, by whom he had eleven children: George, John, Felty, Reason, Abram, Sally, Katie, Rebecca, Polly, Ann, and Elizabeth. All died but Reason, who resides in Montgomery county, In- diana, and Felty, who owns and lives on the old Bolser homestead. Felty was born in 1803, and remained with her parents until the time of his marriage, in 1822, to Miss Mary Anderson. They have had nine children: George, Susan, Alexander, Katie, John, Samuel, Sarah, Benjamin, and Mary (deceased). Mr. Bolser lost his wife in 1837. He was again married, to Miss Sarah An- derson, and five children were added to his family, three sons and two daughters: Anderson, Mary, Caroline, La- fayette, and Alonzo. Lafayette died, as did also his mother, in the year 1879. Mr. Bolser, by careful man- agement and industry, is now in possession of a good property. He is not a church member but is well known as one who leads a moral life and brought up his family to love and do the right. His parents are now both dead, and are buried beside each other, in a little burial place on the old homestead.
Samuel Seward was born in the State of New Jersey. He married Miss Elsie Jentry, and to them were born ten children : Obediah, Ann, William, James, Samuel, Irwin, Elias, Eliza, Martin G., and Daniel. Those liv- ing are Eliza Van Zant, Daniel, and Martin G. Mr. Seward came to Hamilton county previous to 1800. For many days they were obliged to remain in the block- house at Carthage, so numerous and savage were the Indians at that time. After their fears had somewhat subsided he and his family located on a tract of land sit- uated on Winton road, near Mount Pleasant. He at once set about the clearing of his farm, which he gradu- ally contiued to improve till to-day it is one of the finest farms in the county. His death occurred in 1819. The wife and mother survived him till the year 1843. Mar- tin G., the seventh son, was born in 1807 on the old Seward homestead. His occupation has been that of a farmer. In 1831 he married Miss Mary Hill. They had born to them nine children: Samuel, James Riley, Viola J., Mary, Hannah, George, Lizzie, William, and one who died in infancy. Samuel also died, after he had reached manhood. The family are pleasantly situated on a beautiful farm adjoining Mount Pleasant. Mr. and Mrs. Seward are both consistent members of the Chris- tian church in the vicinity.
The McCormick family were among the earliest pio- neer families of Hamilton county, their settlement being about the year 1800 or prior to that time, but as to exact date there is no certainty. The eldest of the McCormicks were James and Mary. To them were born five chil- dren, three sons and two daughters: James, Robert, and John, Evaliza and Catharine. All have died but Eva- liza. The immediate descendants of James, the eldest son, were three children, two sons and one daughter- John B., Mary, and Willian. The maiden name of his wife was Hannah Davis, who died in 1860, her husband surviving until 1862, when he died of cancer, after five years of suffering. The only representatives of this once
happy household are William, and John B., the subject of the following sketch, who was born in the year 1833. He resided with his parents until the time of their de- cease, caring for them and attending them in their de- clining years. He married, in the year 1868, Miss Eliz- abeth Randolph, and to them was born one son, Perry. Mr. McCormick is one of the prosperous and enterpris- ing young farmers of the community, and comes of a quite prominent and highly respected family.
David Sprong, a farmer of Springfield township, at the age of thirty-seven settled in this part of the country as early as 1800. His birthplace was in the State of New York, whence he removed to Ohio. In 1842 he died at the place now owned by his son Cornelius. Louisa Tenney, his wife, was born in 1779 and died in 1851. Of the children, Solomon, James, Ward, Stephen, David, John, and Jeremiah have died; Cornelius, Samuel, and
Henry are still living. Cornelius, the subject of the following sketch, was born in this township in 1802. He made his home with his parents till the time of his mar- riage, in 1845, to Miss Ruth Perkins. She died shortly after, and the husband married, in 1852, Miss Parmelia D. McCosh, daughter of an important pioneer family. Two children were born of this marriage-Barney C., and Lois, who died in infancy. Mr. Sprong is a substan- tial farmer and a leading man in the township and coun- ty. He and his wife are zealous members of the New Light church. His parents have been dead for some time; they are buried at Finneytown. His only child, Barny, lives with his parents on the old homestead, superintending the farm and caring for his aged parents. He married Miss Delia Cummings. They have two chil- dren-Carl C., and Albert J.
James Whallon made his first settlement in Sycamore township in the year 1800. He was born in 1770 in New Jersey, from which State he emigrated into Ohio. He died at his home in Springfield township in 1849. He was by occupation a farmer ; at one time served six years as justice of the peace, and was an active member of the army in the War of 1812. His wife, Ollie Whal- lon, was born in 1773 and died in 1847, two years before her husband's death. The surviving members of the family are Nancy Roll, Damaris Moore, Cynthia Stone, Thomas, and Benjamin, the fourth son and subject of the following sketch.
Benjamin Whallon was born in Sycamore township in 1807. He made his home with his parents until his marriage, in 1830, to Miss Eliza Moore, daughter of an early pioneer. Two years later his wife died, leaving an infant daughter, Eliza. In 1835 he married Sarah Stone, who became the mother of three children-Nancy, Eliz- abeth, and James. In 1843 his second wife died. In 1847 he was wedded to Margaret S. Griffin. The home in which he now lives with his family joins the old home- stead where his father settled in 1811. The Presbyterian church has for a long time received his liberal support, his wife as well as himself being among its best members. It may be added as a matter of interest that Mr. Whal- lon has attended one church regularly fifty-eight years; never received a whipping at home or at school (suggest-
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ive to the opposite as the name may be), and has never taken a chew of tobacco or smoked a cigar.
William Pierson was born in the State of New Jersey in the year 1788. He came with his parents to Cincin- nati in the year 1800. His trade was that of a brick- maker. He was married to Miss Huldah Pierson, who was born in 1791, and was the daughter of an early set- tler. To Mr. and Mrs. Pierson were born seven children -- four sons and three daughters: Sinias, Mary Ann, Har- riet, Emily, James, William, and John. John, Sinias, Mary Ann, and Harriet are now dead. Our subject died in the year 1866, surviving his companion thirty-four years. The only member of the family now residing within the county of Hamilton is William, the third son, who was born in the year 1832. His attention has prin- cipally been given to farming. He married, in the year 1852, Miss May E. Cooper. There have been born to them four sons and three daughters: George W., Laura H., Frank, William H., May, Estella, and Samuel (de- deased). Mr. Pierson is one of the first farmers of his township and county, and now owns and occupies the old Pierson homestead. He and his wife are devoted members of the United Brethren church, who supple- ment by their lives the faith they profess.
Benjamin Urmston was born in the State of Pennsyl- vania in the year 1800. The same year he came with his father to Springfield township, where he remained for a short time, then moving to Butler, where they stayed until after his father's death, in 1821. In the year 1828 he married Miss Rebecca Kennedy, and to them were born five children, four sons and one daughter : Kennedy, Robert, Mary Jane, Benjamin, and Edmund. Kennedy and Mary Jane-the only daughter-are not living. In the year 1837 the family came again to Springfield, and resided here ever since. Both the parents are members af the Baptist church, and have always been among the supporters of the same. This worthy and aged couple now live at ease in a comfortable home at Mount Pleas- ant.
Barnabas Hoel first settled in Springfield township, in 1801. He was born in the State of New Jersey, from which he emigrated to Ohio early in his life. He was a carpenter by trade, but afterwards became a farmer. The following are the names of the surviving members of the family : Abigail Davis, Phœbe, Rosebaum, John, and William, the eldest son and subject of the following sketch. He was born in Springfield township, in a rude log cabin, without chimney or floor, in the year 1801. He resided with his parents until the time of his marriage, in the year 1822, to Miss Julia Ann May. To them were born six children, two sons and four daughters: Sarah Ann, Alexander, Emeline, Chamberlain, Maria, Delilah, and Amanda. Those not living are Sarah Ann, Emeline, and Chamberlain. Mr. Hoel lost his companion in the year 1854. He was married again in the year 1855, to Miss Mary Ann Huffman. The occupation of Mr. Hoel has been that of a farmer. He and his wife are both zealous members of the Presbyterian church. Grand- father and Grandmother Hoel are both dead, and lie buried in the Springdale cemetery.
John LaRue came to Springfield township December 16, 1802. He was born in Hunterdon county, New Jer- sey, in the year 1774, and moved from that State to Ohio. He served in the War of 1812, and was one of the guards stationed at Blennerhasset island. His wife was Catharine Lowe, who was born in the year 1781. The pres- ent survivors of the family are James L. LaRue, who re- sides two miles west of Lockland. He was twice mar- ried-first, in 1832, to Miss Elizabeth Simmons, and second, in 1838, to Miss Naomi B. Gardener, daughter of an old and prominent settler. The first wife bore him two children-Louisa, wife of Dr. A. B. Luce, of Carthage, and George, a prominent coal dealer of Lock- land, who was a soldier in the war of the Rebellion, los- ing his right arm in the service. He returned to his na- tive county and was elected, at the close of the war, auditor of Hamilton county. His mother died in 1837. The second wife became the mother of nine children. Those now living are Alexander, John, James M., Jacob, and Eliza. The subject of this sketch has been an active business man for over half a century. He has occupied every position of honor and trust that an appreciative people could confer. He is now becoming an old man, but is strong in body, and in full possession of every fac- ulty. During his life he has acquired a pleasant home and enough of this world's goods to make himself and wife comfortable as long as they shall live.
William McCash was born in Glasgow, Scotland, on November 15, 1783. He married Nancy Ann Dodson, of Greenbrier, Virginia, and to them were born eleven children, six sons and five daughters: Elenord D., Will- liam D., Permelia D., Edward, Margaret, David, Cyn- thia, Serena, Luther, James and Caroline; Margaret, Ed- ward, Luther, David and James are not living. The wife and mother died in 1869, the husband survived un- til the year 1871. They are buried at the Spring Grove cemetery. Their first settlement was in the year 1802, in Springfield township, on the Winton road. They set- tled in the woods, with no improvement excepting a log cabin, and afterwards cleared up the farm. The old homestead is now owned by Mrs. Spring.
Peter Laboyteaux was born in the year 1783 in New Jersey, and in 1804 came with his parents to Hamilton county, Ohio. In the fall of the same year, or the follow- ing spring, he was married to Miss Elizabeth Packer. Two sons and three daughters were born to them: Sam- uel, Elizabeth, Catharine, Peter and Keziah. His first permanent settlement was made upon the Miami pur- chase. Here, in this pioneer home, he cared for his family, with all the obstacles that a pioneer had to en- counter. His father died in 1811 ; his mother lived till a few years later. The wife died also in the year 1813. He was afterward married to Margaret Cameron, who be came the mother of six children-three sons and three daughters, and died in 1833. The year following he married Miss Bedson, after which event three more sons were added to the family. In the year 1848 he died. His wife survived him some years, but died in the next decade. Samuel, the eldest son and subject of the following sketch, was born in Springfield township in
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the year 1805. He aided his father in carrying on the farm till he had passed his twentieth birthday, when he left the paternal roof, but returned fifteen months later and learned the cooper's trade with his father. In the year 1827 he was married to Maria Louisa Wright, the daughter of an early pioneer. To them were born five sons and four daugters-Frederick W., Peter, Thomas, Ann Maria, Lucretia, Florien, Monroe, John Murray, Eliza Jane, Lucinda Ellen, and Joseph W. Peter and Lucinda have died. Mr. Laboyteaux carried on the cooper business in the town of Mount Healthy for al- most half a century, and has acquired a good property. Although now becoming quite advanced in years, he is well preserved, and looks a hale old man.
Among the early settlers of Springfield township none were more prominent than the Johnsons. Cary Johnson came to Springfield township on horseback from Bascom Ridge, New Jersey, in 1804. He was born in the year 1781, and at the age of twenty-three he started for the land of promise. His first settlement in Ohio was the farm now owned and occupied by his son, Cary Benson. Here he began life. He at once set about erecting a cabin and clearing away the forest. In the year 1805 he was married to Miss Rachel Jessup, by whom he had nine children-four sons and five daughters: Drucilla, Jemima, Jane, John, Abner, Sarah A., Hampton, Au- gusta, and Cary B. All are now dead, but Sarah Munger and Cary B., who resides in Jackson county, Iowa. The father departed this life in the year 1866, surviving his companion but three years ; and they both are buried in the little burial ground near New Burlington. Now the only representative of this household residing in Hamil- ton county is Cary Benson, who was born in the year 1832. His business has always been that of farming. He married, in the year 1859, Miss Sarah L. Jackson. Mr. Johnson is one of the thrifty farmers of his township. While he has no membership with any church, his sym- pathies are with the Universalists. He is pleasantly lo- cated on a finely improved farm near Mount Pleasant, surrounded by every comfort necessary to his wants.
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