History of Logan County and Ohio, Part 111

Author: Perrin, William Henry, d. 1892?; Battle, J. H; O.L. Baskin & Co
Publication date: 1880
Publisher: Chicago, O.L. Baskin
Number of Pages: 798

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industry and frugality has secured him a good property.

CHARLES FAWCETT, farmer; P. O., Zanesfield; was born in Frederick Co., Va., Jan. 15, 1813; the third of a family of fifteen children, eight of whom came to maturity; his parents were Elijah and Phebe (Holloway) Fawcett; he was born in Frederick Co., Jan. 7, 1:84; she in same county, March 10, 1290, and married Feb. 25, 1810, and emigrated to this State in 1824; first winter was spent in Highland Co., then went to Clinton Co. and remained until the spring of 1834, when the family settled in Rush Creek Tp. on Mill Creek, buying 200 acres of land in the "green woods," and from that time forward was identified with the county up to his death. Charles remained with his father until he was 24 years of age. In March, 1839, he was mar- ried to Hester Ann Brown, born in Maryland, Dec. 30, 1816, and is a daughter of Joel and Charlotte (Hooker) Brown. After Mr. Faw- cott's marriage, he lived one year in Zanes- field and run a cooper shop; since that time has been engaged in farming; his first pur- chase was 50 acres at $3 per acre, mostly un- improved; here he erected his cabin and was happy and contented. Ten years after he added 50 acres more, for which he paid $22 per acre; in 1873 sold out and returned to Zanesfield and remained until April, 18;8, and, on account of his boys, who desired to engage more largely in farming, he purchased 211 acres of land in " Hadley bottom," " and has since lived there. Five children have been born unto him, who are-Asa, Barclay, Sarah J., John R. and Elmer T.

C. HERVEY FOLSOM, miller; P. O., Zanesfield; is the eldest son of Charles and Lydia (Pennock) Fo'som. Charles was the son of Joshua and Catharine (Hoffman) Folsom. Joshua was a native of New Hampshire and of Quaker parentage. He was an attorney and began his practice in Baltimore, Md. In 1812, he moved to Circleville, O .; in 1830, he came to Logan Co. and settled on a 1,500 acre tract of land adjoining Zanesfield, and soon after built a saw-mill on same. He also purchased a herd of short-horn Durham cattle in Kentucky, and moved them to his farm. But he was not spared long to enjoy the im- provements he so extensively made, he dying Dec. 15, 1840. His wife died Dec. 16, 1861.

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Charles Folsom, the youngest son of Joshua, was born in Columbus, O., Sept. 12, 1824. At the death of his father, he came in pos- session of 630 acres of land near Zanesfield. on which was located the old saw-mill. In 1550, he built a new saw-mill near the ohl one, and in 1854 he built a flour-mill and conducted the same. In 1820 he moved to Zanesfield, where he engaged in commercial business, and served as Postmaster: he also served as editor of the Mad River Bland some four years, and did considerable build- ing. In 1826, he sold his mill and 4;1 acres of land to Mr. J. W. Dickinson and with his family moved to Toledo, O., where he and two sons are engaged in the printing busi- His son, C. Hervey Folsom, was born near Zanesfield, O., July 22, 1846. He lived at home on the farm until 1863, when he attended school at U'rbana for one year; he then returned home and looked after the interests of the place. Sept. 21, 1869, he married Miss Jennie. daughter of Dr. James Crew, a popular physi- rian of this vicinity. In 18;2, C. Hervey and his father formed a partnership-C. & C. 11. Folsom-and conducted the farm and saw and grist-mills. In 1St6, they engaged in the tra Imusiness in Toledo; in 1822. Mr. C. Il. returned to Zaneshield and engaged in the milling business in the old stand and now sustains the former excellent reputation of the mill (known as the Mad River Premium Mill.) By his marriage there was one child. Belle 0, born April 27, 187 ;.

GEORGE FOLSOM, decreased; formerly of Zanesfield, O., a portrait of whom appears in this work, was born in Circleville, (., Jan. 2, ISIN, and came to Logan Co., with his parents in the year 1831. Ort. 20, IS-A0 he was united in wedlock to Miss Sarah 1. Podle; she was born in Urbana, U .. June 25. 1821. After the marriage they moved to a farm in Jefferson Tp., and lived there until last, when they moved to Zanestickl. where he died (very suddenly) Feb. 11. 18;4. By the marriage there were born six children, of whom but two are living, viz : Charles .... living on the old homestead, and Ellen W .. now Mrs. Dr. Gill, of West Liberty, O. The deceased was a member of the Methodist Eperopal Church, in the affairs of which he took an active interest, he serving as Trus- too, Ste ward and Class Leader; he was it

charter member and the First Noble Grand of the Wapatomica Lodge, No. 424, of 1. O. O. F. A man of noble impulses, kind and generous; an affectionate father and loving husband, who in his daily walk of life eu- deavored to live in harmony with the Chris- tian principles he entertained, and such was the life he led that he endeared himself to the entire community. and his death was monried by all who knew him. His remains now rest in the cemetery at Bellefontaine, the place being marked by a beautiful monument erected to his memory. Mrs. Folsom has lived in Zanesfield since the death of her husband. When but 16 years of age she became a mem- ber of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and has over retained the Christian principles of her youth; her parents were William H. and Maximillia (Potty) Fyfe. Ile was born in Wilmington. N. C., Aug. 20, 1826, and came to I'rbana. O. in the year 1803. he assisting in laying out the town; he carried on the sad- dlery buisness, bis being the first of the kind between Dayton and Sandusky City: he also served as a soldier throughout the war of 1812 and was a prominent business man; he served as Postmaster at Urbana during the latter years of his life; in early life he was an Epis- copalian, but later he joined with his wife, who was a Presbyterian. They were married Sept. 27. INOS, and lived thereafter in Urbana. where they died-he. May :. 1860, and she Doc. 16, 1856. She was born near Richmond, Va. March 11. fi8%, and came west to Kon- theky with her parents, Joseph and Mary (Wilson) Petty, who lived there a few years and then came to Ohio and entered a large tract of land iving on King's & rock, three miles north of U'rbana, on which they built the first grist mill in Champaign Co., which was also the first mill between Dayton and Lake Erie. These parents were natives of France. Ile studied medicine in his native land, and though not actively engaged as a physician. always administered medicine when necessary, and kept a stock of drugs on hand. Mrs. Fol- som's grandfather Fylle was a native of Sint- land, and settled in Baltimore on his coming 10 America, and later moved to North faro- lina, thence to Kentucky, where he engaged in farming, which he followed until his death. NEWTON GARWOOD, farmer; P. O., Bellefontaine: born Aug. 13, 1820, in Perry

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Tp .; son of Job and Lydia L. (Gregg) Gar- wood. Job was born in 1792, in Culpepper Co., Va., and emigrated to this State in 1805 with his father, Levi Garwood, and settled in what is now Perry Tp., on what is known as the Job Scott farm; when he located his land, was piloted thereto by an Indian. Levi Garwood was prominently identified with the interests of the county in his time; he served as Pro- bate Judge for twenty-one years, and declined farther election to same. Newton moved to Zanesfield with his father when he was but nine years of age, his father being engaged in keeping public house. At the age of 1? Newton began carrying the mail, and was for some length of time a regular mail-carrier. Hle afterwards learned the carpenter's trade, which he followed for about thirty years. Hle has been twice married-first, in 1842, to Sarah Henry, of this township; she was a daughter of James . Henry; she died 1874, leaving five children, who are: Ella, now Mrs. Lewis Knight. of Logansville; Orson, same place as Ella; Volta, in Monroe Tp .; James and Elsie, at home; married to Susan Brake, his present wife, who was born in 1818, in Vir- ginia, and with her parents moved to Ohio when she was young. For several years Mr. Garwood has been engaged in farming and gardening; his farm, consisting of sixty-six arres, is one among the oldest settled in the township, and is well supplied with small f uit?, Mr. Garwood being especially adapted to the care and growing of vegetables and fruits, in which he takes pride.

IRA GWYNN, farmer; P. O., New Jeru- salem; was a son of John Gwynn, who was a Virginian; born in March, 1793, and emigrated to llarrison Co., this State, with his father, llugh, in 1806. John was raised to farming pursuits, and was married in 1819, to Edith McMillen, who died about the year 1821, leaving two children. Feb. 11, 1830, he was married to Miss MeMillen, daughter of James and Mary McMillen, who was born June 8, 180;, in Harrison Co., O .; they were both natives of York Co., Pa .; he was born in 1268, and came west in 1803, and raised eight children, of which Mrs. Gwynn, the mother of Ira, was the fifth. This couple died in 1857, after sixty-one years of married life, only one day's difference in the date of their death; they were buried in one grave.

John, the father of Ira, located in 1833, in the east part of the township, and purchased 180 acres of land which was a dense forest; here he remained and cleared up the farm, and lived until his death, which occurred in August, 1851; and was one of the staunch and true men of his time, a worthy citizen, kind and indulgent to his family, and a friend to the down-trodden race. Ten children were born to him. At the age of seventeen, Ira enlisted in Company " K," 88th O. V. 1., and served about thirteen months, then re-enlisted in the 2d Mo. Cavalry, and was for some time Mounted Orderly at Gen. Thomas' headquar- ters. His command was among the number that ran Gen. Price out of Missouri; his regiment traveled, in six weeks, 2,500 miles. which fact is a matter of record; Ira returned home without a scratch; his brother John was also in the army. Jesse, his brother, was in the 15th Regulars, and after serving two years, was discharged on account of wounds re- ceived. llugh, his brother, was in the Quar- termaster's Department; he was a graduate of the Ohio Wesleyan College, Quincy; is an at- torney-at-law. Ira was raised to farming; has taught school several terms; and was married in 1868 to Adeline Root, born July 14, 1846, in Allen Co., O., daughter of Daniel and Susan (Smith) Root. The Smiths came from Morgan C'o., and the Root family from New York. Ira and wife have four children-Ida B., born Oct. 4, 1869; Hugh, Oct. 23, 1822; John, March 22, 1826; Harry M., May 30, 1848. Ira is a member of Wapatomica Lodge, I. O. O. F., No. 424. Mrs. Gwynn had three brothers in the service; two were killed, and the other died of disease.

GEORGE A. HENRY, farmer; P. O., Bellefontaine; was born Ang. 9, 1832, near Zanesfield, being the youngest of the family, of which there were only three. His parents were Joel and Patience (Easton) Henry. Joel was born June 21, 1806, and was married to Patience Easton Dec. 3, 1829. She was born in Shelby Co., Kentucky, in 1804, and is a sister of John Eiston, of this township. George's grandfather was named George, and was a Virginian by birth. A part of the land that George now owns was purchased in 1841, where his father settled and remained on the same until his death, which took place Nov. 29, 1855. Here George has since lived. Oct.

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22, 1863, he was married to Emily Robb. She was born Jan. 31, 1838, in this county, in Lake Tp., daughter of Joshua and Sarah (Nelson) Robb. George bas 190 acres of land aside from a two-thirds interest in an- other tract, which makes in all about 260 acres, and he is a successful farmer. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church and a ruling Elder of the First Presbyterian Church of Bellefontaine. He has two children-lola Patience, born Feb. 14, 1866; Sarah Eva, June 30, 1869. George has one brother, Da- vid, who resides in this township; also a sis- ter, Margaret, who is the wife of Simon D. Elliott, a prominent business man of Mill- ford Centre. Mr. Henry is a young man of much stability, is a liberal patron of the pub- lic journals and newspapers, and is well posted in the passing events of the day.

GEORGE W. HENRY, farmer; P. O., Zanesfield; was born in this township, Feb. 29, 1832, being the sixth child of a family of eight children born to their parents, James and Priscilla (Wagner) Henry. James Hen- ry was born in Virginia; his wife's father served seven years in the Revolutionary War. James came to this county and settled many years prior to the birth of his son George. Hle was a farmer by occupation, and followed that vocation until his death, which occurred in 1840. At the age of 9 George was bound out to learn the plasterer's trade, to serve un- til his majority, and was to receive at the ex- piration of his time, a horse, saddle and bridle worth $15, and a bible worth $3. At the ex- piration of his time, his employer paid him *45 instead. Sept. 27, 1857, he was married to Margaret Cook, who was born Nov. 30, 1839, in I'nion t'a, this State. He then set up farming adjoining the place he was born on, and worked at his trade, where be contin- ned three years. In 1800 be moved to I'nion to and purchased a small farm, continuing at his trade and farming for five years, when he abandoned his trowel and confined his atten- tion exclusively to his farm for about six vears, then disposing of his first purchase, bought another farm in the same locality. ro- taining the same until April, 1824, and came to this county and purchased 112 acres adjoin- ing the town of Zaneshield on the west, where he has since resided, having one of the most desirable loentions in the county. His beau-

tiful residence and commodious buildings, which overlook Mad River Valley, are plenti- fully supplied by a never-failing spring, situ- ated many feet above the premises, which is conveyed in pipes to all of his buildings, furnishing an unceasing flow of pure. cold water. July 24, 1867, his wife died, leaving two children-Mary M., born July 30, 1858, and Osbarn C., born Sept. 18, 1859. Mr. Henry was married to his present wife, May 30, 1868; her maiden name was Mary A. Scott, born April 5, 1846, in Rush Creek Township. She is a daughter of Enoch MI. and Rebecca (Rca) Scott, who are residents of this township, and are of Scotch descent. Three children have blessed the union of Mr. and Mrs. Henry, namely-Cora R., born Sept. 2, 1869; Sarah E., April 6, 1872, and Laura A., Sept. 14, 1874. Nearly all the family are members of the Baptist Church; his father was a devoted member of the Missionary Baptists. Mr. Henry has made a success in life, and all through his own exertions and pa- tient industry. Politically he is liberal, but as touching questions of temperance, is firm and unyielding, and will oppose, through the ballot and by his influence, every measure which is calenlated to defeat the principles of prohibition.

JOHN G. HOGE, retired farmer; P. O., Bellefontaine. The subject of this sketch, and whose portrait appears in this work, is among the stannel and highly-respected cit- izens of this county; he was born March 29, 1810. in Loudoun Co., Va. His father's name was Jesse, and was the father of ton children, of which number John G. was the second; his mother's name was Elizabeth Gregg, also a native of Loudoun Co., Va. John was but 1 years of age when his father died, and at his request he said on the farm. At the age of 20, our subject was married to Nancy Holmes, born in 1814 in Loudoun Co., Va .; she was a daughter of John and Mary (Rodg- ers) Hoge. The Hoge family are of Scotch descent; three brothers at the time of the " Persecution " left Scotland; one stopped in Ireland, the other two came to America. The Greggs are of Irish descent. Solomon Hoge was the grandfather of lohn, and came West from Pennsylvania, and settled in this county. John remained on the homestead farm, which his grandfather settled, until 1845, when he

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moved to the place he now owns, which had been purchased several years previous to its occupancy. This land was unimproved, and every man that came along and wanted work, he gave him a job of clearing; he was cutting his first crop of wheat when he heard the whistle of an engine, on her maiden trip, as she came into Bellefontaine. Farming and stock-raising has been the business of his life; his farm of 200 acres is but one mile east from the corporation of Bellefontaine, and is situated on the highest eminence in the State. In politics he is Republican; was Commissioner at the time the court house was built; has also served as Infirmary Director. Seven chil- dren were born him; four of the number came to maturity, but two living-Sarah E., now Mrs. David Wallace, and Mrs. Mary Ann Green, the wife of Reuben Green, of Belle- fontaine; his son, John, died in the army. Mrs. Hoge died in 1849; since 1878, Mr. Hoge has been confined to his home on ac- count of partial paralysis of his limbs, vet is in the enjoyment of his faculties, and is spending the evening of his life in apparent contentment and happiness, having the esteem and confidence of all his friends and acquaint- ances, of which he has a large number. Was raised a "Friend," yet is not affiliated with any religious body.

BENNEVILLE HAAS, farmer; P. O., New Jerusalem; was born March 26, 1824, in Berks Co., Penn; son of John Haas, who was born in Berks Co., May, 1800; his wife was Elizabeth Bagenstose, who was the mother of Benneville. The family emigrated West in 1839, and located at New Jerusalem, which has since been the abode of the family ; his father first purchased 42 acres of land. and began clearing the same. Oct. 2, 1850, our subject was married to Catharine Harple, who was born May 25, 1825, in Washington Co., Penn .; she was a daughter of Conrad and Mary (Moore) Harple; he was born in Lan- caster Co., Penn., and his wife in Washington Co., Penn. The first purchase Benneville made was 3 acres of land; the business of his life has been farming, and, although he began poor and unaided. he now has 215 acres of good land; he now resides on a por- tion of the fand his father settled; his house, newly built, is located at Jerusalem Corners, is pleasant for location; in connection with

his farm is carrying on a small store, and is Postmaster, which position he has filled since July, 1877, more to accommodate the neigh- bors than for the meagre allowance he re- ceives from the government; nine children were born him, eight of whom survive-Mary E., now Mrs. James Collins; Rebecca, now Mrs. Thomas Slonecker; Sarah Ann; Caroline, now Mrs. B. F. Słonecker, in Kansas; Aman- da; John F .; Ennna, and Ida. When Mr. Haas began for himself, $100 was all he was worth; after renting a few years, moved to the place where he now lives in 1853, and will, in all probability, spend the remainder of his days there.

JACOB JOHNSON, farmer; P. O. Zanes- field; is the eldest son, and the second of the family of seven children, that were born to John and Abigail (Southard) Johnson. She died when Jacob was a hoy. He is yet living in Monroe Township. Jacob was born in Zane Tp., Logan Co., July 3, 1835, and was raised to hard labor, and was taught the principles of husbandry by his paternal ancestor, who, early in life, impressed upon his son's mind and understanding that there was "no excellence without great labor," and that to attain success, one must labor to that end. At 21 he was married to Martha Ann Bishop, who was born in 1837, in New Jersey, daughter of Thomas and Biney Bishop. He began first by renting land, and afterwards purchased 90 acres, and after an occupancy of seven years, he moved to this town- ship and purchased 197 acres of land, situated nearly two miles east, on the Liberty road, where he now resides. By economy and in- dustry, and following the course indicated to him in youth, he has now become one of the successful men in his line of business. He has seven children, whose names are-Thomas J., Emma I .. , Laura A., Mary J., Charles W., Alonzo and Nelson. Religiously, he ad- heres to the doctrine taught by John Wesley, the pioneer of Methodism.

WILLIAM Y. JOSLIN, farmer; P. O., Zanesfield; born Sept. 14, 1836, in Liberty Township, Delaware Co .; son of Jonas and Lucy (Butterfield) Joslin. He was a native of the Eastern States, and emigrated to this State about the year 1817, locating in Liberty Township, Delaware Co., Ohio, where he yet resides. At the age of 19, Oct. 21, 1855,

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William was married to Rachel S. Case, who was born Feb. 12, 1832, in the same locality as her husband. She is a daughter of New- ton and Azuba (Gay) Case: he was born Oct. 1, 1804: his wife, October, 1809. After Wil- liam's marriage he was engaged in farming. In August, 1862, he enlisted in Co. C, 121st O. V. I., and served until the elose of the war, participating in many of the important en- gagements of the war; was taken prisoner at one time, and at another, was wounded with a musket ball, and is a " scarred soldier." Upon his return home, resumed agricultural pursuits, which he has since continued. In March, 18;1, went to Missouri, which locality not suiting him, returned to the Buckeye State. In 1822, came to Logan County, locat- ing on the farm he now owns, consisting of 119 acres, and is attaining success, having a good firm and pleasant location. Had five chi !- dren-Jeannette, now Mrs. Leroy Dillon, of Union Co., Ohio, born July 4, 1858; Irvin N., Feb. 19, 1860; Minnie May, May 19, 1862, died Oct. 11, 1863; Ermina L., born Sept. ". 1869; Charles G., June 24, 1821. He and wife are members of the Free Will Baptist Church. He has always been identified with the Republican party, and is a member of Wapatomica Lodge, I. O. O. F., No. 424.

JOSEPH C. KITCHEN, farmer; P. (., Bellefontaine; was born May 5, 1839, near De Graff. Logan Co .; is the oldest of a fam- ils of four children. His father's name was Elward, and he was born in July, 1802, near dirttysburg, Penn., and was married to Miss Am Canby, born in 1809, and were married in 1837, settling in Miami Co., this State, where they lived until 1815, then moy- ing to Indianapolis, and remaining there until 1>55. During this time he was merchandis- ing. The mother of Joseph was a cousin of tion. E. R. S. Canby, who was killed by the Monline Indians. Joseph was afforded good school advantages, which were improved. In Isi! he engaged as book-keeper for R. S. L'anby & Co, until the breaking out of the war, then went out in the 15th O. V. 1. as Quartermaster; in lagd he received a commis- sion as assistant Quartermaster, with rank of Captain, on Gen. Kimball's staff, where he remained uutit Is65; was then assigned to Gen. Weitzel's staff, commanding on the Rio Grande River, and remained there until 1866,

and was mustered out at as supernumerary. Returning home he engaged in stock-trading and farming; June 9, 1869, he was married to Martha MeCarrel, who was born in 1841. March 20, in Huntingdon C'o., Penn. He has now 210 acres of land, and a family of three children-Harvey S. born Jan. 26, 18:2; Effie I .. , Jan. 20, 1814; Jessie, Nov. 5. 1810.

RICHARD S. KITCHEN. farmer: P. (., Bellefontaine. Born in Miami Co., O., in 1846; is the youngest child of Edward and Ann (Canby) Kitchen. On the father's side the family is of German descent, and of Penn- sylvanian origin. After the marriage of Richard's parents they located in Pigna, Miami Co., O., where Richard was born. The family made several changes, his father being disposed to lead a commercial life, and after several removes, finally settled down on the farm which Joseph now owns, about the y ar 1856; he yet survives, and is retired from bus- iness, and resides in Bellefontaine. His wife died, in Dec. 1868. At the age of twenty Richard began farming for himself by reit- ing land on the homestead; Oct. 12, 18;1. le was married to Susannah Fichthom, who was born in Green Co., O., Ily :, 1845. daughter of Isaac and Elizabeth Fichthorn. Has 13:3 acres of land, which is situated in the northern part of this township. He is one of the most driving and energetie men in the township, and is making a success. Has three children living-Henry Earl. born Aug. 8, 18;2; Wil- liam B., Sept. 15, 1873; and Alvin S., Feb. 13, 1826.

ZEPHANIAAN LAAPORT. mechanic; Zanes- field; born July 4, 1835, near Cadiz, in Har- rison Co., O., son of Abraham and Ellen ( Wallace) Laport, who were natives of same county. Abraham, the grandfather of Zophia- niah, was a native of Maryland, and came west several years prior to the war of 181, of which he was an honored soldier, and lo- cated on the land where the Harrison County Infirmary now stands; here Abraham, the father of Zephaniah, was born during 1812. AAbout the year 1835, Zephaniah's grandfather came to Rush Crock Tp., and purchased land of Elijah Beal, where Harper now stands, and settled upon the same, where he lived until his death, which occurred in 1859, at the age of 83. Zephaniah's father settled on Mill Creek, purchasing SO aeres, now owned by

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History of Logan County and Ohio, Part 111

Author: Perrin, William Henry, d. 1892?; Battle, J. H; O.L. Baskin & Co Publication date: 1880 Publisher: Chicago, O.L. Baskin Number of Pages: 798

Author: Perrin, William Henry, d. 1892?; Battle, J. H; O.L. Baskin & Co
Publication date: 1880
Publisher: Chicago, O.L. Baskin
Number of Pages: 798