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JAMES JAMISON, farmer and stock- raiser; P. (., East Liberty; was born March; 1809, in Monaghan Co., Ireland; son of Andrew and Mary McFadden Jamison, and emigrated to this State with his parents in 1823, landing in Canada, where they remained one year; then moved to Cadiz, in Harrison Co., Ohio; here his father made a purchase of 100 acres of land, and was engaged on the National Road. At the age of twenty-three, James was married to Barbara Laport, born in Harrison Co., Ohio; she died in August, 1831. Nov. 14, 1838, he was married to Elizabeth Mc- Crary, born Sept. 10, 1821, in Ross Co., Ohio; her mother's maiden name was Mary Sum- mers, and was from Kentucky. Mrs. Fami- son's father was a native of the Emerald Iste. Upon her parents' arrival in this township, they settled on the farm where William Fisher now lives, in 1836. They raised a family of twelve children, all of whom lived to be married. Their first purchase was thirty- nine acres, which they subsequently traded for land where Esquire Akey now resides. Here they died, he in 1849, she in 1865. When
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Mr. Jamison began for himself. he was poor, and worked out by the month for several years. In 1836, he came to this township and bought 209 aeres, for which he paid $? per acre. He has since added to his original pur- chase, nutil he now has 615 in all. He is one of the largest sheep-raisers in the township, and is a very successful farmer. He has several children -- Mary, Mrs. George Winner, of Jefferson Tp .: Margaret A., Mrs. C. D. Winner, of Henry Co .; Barbara E., Mrs. A. C. MeNeil, in Canada: Alexander, in this township, married Arie Scott; Sarah J., Mrs. John Cobene: Eliza: Nancy .L., Mrs. W. Ad- ams, of Zane: Amanda, Mrs, Dan Hatcher, of Perry Tp .: Rozelah, Alice and Eloze, at home. Mr. Jamison is a member of the Presbyterian Church, as well as his wife and several mem- bers of the family.
HIRAM JOHNSTON, farmer; P. O., East Liberty; is among the self-made men of this township. He was born Aug. 11, 1821; is a son of Robert and Catherine (Harris) Johnston. Robert was born in the year 1800, and came west with his parents in IS15. llis father's name was William. In 1852, they emigrated to Hardin Co. Robert Johnston was a blacksmith, and was an expert in stool, making the best hand-sickles in the market. Hirun began for himself at 19, worked out by the month, first at $i per month. He con- tinued on in this manner until his marriage with Caroline Pollock, who was born in Rich- land to., Ang. 1, 1826. daughter of Thomas and Mary (Morrell) Pollock, who are natives of Pennsylvania. In October, 1849, they came to defferson Tp. having some few house- hold goods, a sma'l team, and a few dol- lars in money. He rented land three years. then purchased 62 acres in Union to., which liv afterwards traded for the tract now owned by Mrs. Winner, living on this farm four years; then he sold out, and purchased 120 acres where George D. Adams now owns, which he soon sold, and pureleved 120 acres nos owned by Bara R. Outland; selling this, he purchase 1 37 aer >. m Lake to, where he remained only one year. La 1865, he came to Perry, where he pachas & DiG acres of land, Situated one mule set of East Liberty. Hle has recently built new bai dings throughout, and is one of the promise it and thrifty farm- it's in this township, and knows how every
dollar he now has was obtained. Of a family of ton children born him, but six are now liv- ing-Mary E .. Adelia M., wife of D. Marquis: Irena, Ehner E., Emma, Robert F. Mrs. John- ston's mother has recently died. She was horn in Huntington Co., Pa., Feb. 3, 1801. At the age of 9, the family moved to Bea- ver Co., where they lived until the close of the war of 1812. Her father and eldest brother served in the same-were in the battle ot Thames and Lundy's Lane, and afterwards emigrated to the mouth of Black River, near Cleveland. While here, she washed four handkerchiefs for President Monroe, who gave her 50 cents, which she kept many years. She died much lamented by all who knew her-a kind mother, and having many excel- lent virtues.
JOHN KENNEDY, farmer; P. O., North Greenfield: born June 24. 1823, in Harrison Co., O .; son of Hugh and Catharine Kennedy, who were natives of County Tyrone, Ireland, and emigrated to America, and finally to lar- rison Co. and died soon afterwards, leaving John an orphan, who was bound out by the (v- erseers of the Poor to a mas by the name of Flemming, until he was twenty-one. Afterat- taining 16 years of age, by mutual consent he left Fleming, and attended school, to enable him to read and write; after this he bound himself to Francis Burkham, and staid with him until his Sist year; he then hired to Edward Ball, for two years, in Muskingum Co .; subsequently he went to Virginia, Penn- sylvania, Kentucky and Tennessee, and finally started for California in 1849. After reach- ing St. Joseph, Mo., his money was spent, and he returned to Ohio; and after visiting Jowa, Wisconsin and Illinois, he returned to Mus- kingum Co. in 1850, and worked out by the job. That year he was married too Martha Welch, a native of Muskingum, her parents being among its first settlers. After his mar- riage he rented land, and afterwards pur- chased fifty-seven acres at 82% per nero, built him a cabin, and cut off the timber. Five years afterwards he sold out and moved to Thompson Tp. in Delaware t'o., and pur- chased 106 acres, which he kept ten years, and, came to this township in 1813, Sept. 10, and purchased Mi acres, where he now re- sides: known as the Winner farm: since then he has added to it, until he now has 212
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acres, and is to-day one of the stanch and able farmers of the township. His wife died May 3, 1856, leaving two children-Jerome W., now of Union Co., and Alice F., now Mrs. H. Roberts. His present wife was Chris- tiana Ano Ashmore, born Oct. 8, 1838, in Muskingum Co., daughter of William and Eliza (Cooper) Ashmore, who were from the Emeraldl Isle. Seven children have crowned this union, as follows-Mary I., Nancy .J., Emma V., Clara E., John W .. James R., and Dora E .; six of whom are now living. Hle and wife are members of the Methodist Epis- copal Church. He is also a member of the Masonic Order, Mt. Carmel Lodge, No. 303; has always been an uncompromising temper- ance man, and true to the political principles laid down by Henry Clay.
MICHAEL KLINE, farmer; P. O. East Liberty; born in Belmont Co., Ohio, in 1821; son of Michael and Phebe (Condit) Kline; . the former was born in Hagerstown, Md., March 8, 1289, and was wed to Phebe Condit Jan. 14, 1819, who was born Nov. 12, 1800, and by this marriage nine children were born -Jra, Michael, Isaac, Samuel B., Jonas, Mar- garet, Sarah L., Eunice and Hannab, all of whom lived to raise families of their own; George Kline, the grandfather of our subject, was a native of Germany, and there married Susan Bishop; Michael's father and grand- father both were blacksmiths, which vocation the former followed for thirty years; about the year 1820, the family removed to Belmont Co., and engaged in farming, to which busi- ness Michael was reared during his early boy- hood, but subsequently learned the tanner's trade; taught school several terms, and made the best use of his time. April 30, 1845, was married to Sarah Weatherby, who was born Sept. 26, 1826, near Middleburg, Zane Tp .; daughter of Benjamin and Sarah (Mathes) Weatherby; Mr. Kline has had a marked and varied career; was raised a farmer, taught school, learned the tanner's trade, was en- gaged in the grocery business at West Lib- erty; also run a bakery eight years in Picka- way Co .; owned at one time a farm in Union Co .: in 1869, moved to the southeast corner of Perry, and has since resided, having 100 acres of land and good improvements, and is a snug and successful farmer; in making his start, was poor and no backers, and although
having security money to meet and other pecuniary difficulties to encounter, has at last made a success: has a good farm and no in- cumbrances. He is a member of the Metho- dist Protestant Church, and has served in a ministerial capacity in that body, being regu- larly ordained. Eight children have been born him, but three living-Sarah L., Han- nah M., Al. Louis Cletus.
JOHN F. LUKENS. farmer: P. O., North Greenfield; was born Jan. 1. 1824, in Warren C'o., O .; is a son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Fawcett) Lukens. The Fawcetts are of Irish extraction. and came to Ohio in 1822. John's parents were married in 1819, and re- moved to this State when the country was new, and John was innured to privation and hard labor; having a keen thirst for knowl- edge, he applied himself closely, and soon mastered the common branches; in 1845, he began teaching and continued his course of study: one of his preceptors was A. G. Gregg. On Jan. 1, 1863, he was united by marriage to Miss Louisa K. Swartz, of Stark Co., a lady of talent and culture, a graduate of Mt. Union College, and daughter of Martin and Ilannah (Sontheard) Swartz; he was born March 28, 1192, and was a local preacher for fifty years; his wife, Jan. 10, 1299; he died Sept. 1, 1878; she, March 2, 1880. Joseph Lukens, the father of John, was born Aug. 31, 1:95; Jonathan, his father, and the grand- father of John, was born June. 1:58. Mr. Lukens has a large farm of about 250 acres, and he ranks among the best farmers in the county, and does a deal of head farming; neat and tidy in his work, he requires those in his employ to exercise the same taste; his fences and gates, as well as all the appliances that are about him, are models for imitation ; he is a man of sound judgment, and has a mind well stored with facts and useful information; he is a progressive man and keeps pace with the times in literature and the improvements of the day; in short, he is one of the best scholars in the township; he is thoroughly practical, is as good a surveyor as necessity might require, somewhat eccentric in his manner, vet of honest and intelligent convic- tions; a strictly moral man, temperate and with an innate regard for truth and uprightness; he has one child only, a youth of some promise. JANE P. MARMON; P. O., Zanesfield;
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is a daughter of John and Elizabeth Johnson. Mr. Jolinson was a native of North Carolina, born about the year 1261, and emigrated to this State with the Marmon family, who came about the year 1807, making their permanent residence in Stark Co., where our subject was born, May 29, 1815. There were nine in the family-eight sisters and one brother-her father dying in 1836 and his wife in 1840. Joseph Marmon was born Der. 20, 1818, in Jefferson Township, to whom our subject was united by marriage. He was a son of Edmond and Sarah Stanton, both of whom were natives of North Carolina. Since their marriage, they have remained on the place where they set- tled. His death occurred Dee, 27, 1826, leav- ing no issue. He was a member of the So- ciety of Friends, and was a warm friend of the bondmen, being over ready at all times to serve them, giving his time and money with- out grudging, and at times placing his life in jeopardy in their behalf; was of a sympa- thetic and benevolent turn of mind, and over ready to serve a friend. Since the death of her husband, Mrs. Marmon has resided on the farm, Mrs. Sarah A. Potec and husband resid- ing with her. She was a daughter of Fred- erick and Martha (Marmon) Sager. Mr. and Mrs. Poter have our son-Joseph M., born March 25, INGS. Mrs. Marmon was born in the Friends' Church.
L. B. M.GEE, farmer; P. O., West Mansfield; is the youngest of a family of seven children: he was born in Jefferson Tp .. December, 1831. This father's name William, who married Jane Pope: he was a Kentuckian by birth; born in January, LESS, and emigrated to this State in 1811; was a soldier in the war of Isle, after which he settled on the farm owned by William Dunlap, of Jeferson Tp., where he purchased 164 acres of land, about the year 1821. Here he lived until his death, which occurred in April, 1869, his wife dying in November, 186.1. Leonard was married in ISS to Eusebia .A. Harriman, who was born in this township, in Spil, 1-10, and was a daughter of David atl Elizabeth Harriman. After his marriage, De moved to the home place, then to the Harr man farm, and lived there until 18;5, when he came to bis present place of abode, situated in the northwest part of the town- Tip. The Me Ger family seems to have
been always identified with Democracy, and its principles they have adhered to. Ile is a member of White Lodge, No. 526, I. O. O. F. JOHN NASH, farmer: P. O., East Liberty; was born Sept. 22, 1811, in Westmoreland Co,, Pa; he is a son of Nathan, who was a son of Edward; they were born in Maryland. John emigrated to this State with his parents in 1817, to Green Co., where they remained a short time; they then moved to Licking Co. His mother's name was Mary Jane Ward, be- fore marriage, whose family came from Eng- land. The Nash family are descendants from "Erin's Green Iste."" " John's grandparents on both sides, were soldiers in the war of the Revolution. John Nash, our subject, began life poor, his mother dying when he was very young. The family was broken up and he launched out to do for himself, and soon be- came innured to privation and severe toil. When he acquired means, he purchased a team and teamed several years to Cincinnati, be- fore the era of railroads. In Dec. 22, 1838, he was married to Elizabeth A. Peterson, born in Hardy Co., Va., Dec. 13, 1809, daughter of Jacob and Hannah Stoakly, all of Virginia, afterwards settled in Clinton Co. After Mr. Nash was married, he settled in Clinton Co .. and was engaged in farming, where he lived until 1860. He then moved to this township, where he bought 156 acres of land, one mile west of East Liberty, where he now resides. He has five children- Hannah E. born Aug. 29, 1840 (now Mrs. Hiram Harshfield); Amy C., born Feb. 1. 1812 (Mrs, Preston J. Thorn- ton, of Siline Co., Mo.); Mary J., horn April 8;, 1844 (Mrs. Marion Vanica, of Monroe Tp.): Maria L., born July 13, 18-16 (Mrs. L. Ballinger, of Hardin Co.), and William I'., born July 11. 1849, was married July 24, 18$3 to Catharine Vogel, born in Dearborn Co., Ind., March 21, 1857, daughter of Michael and Barbara (Dellaman) Vogel. both born in Germany. They had five children, Mrs. Nash being the oldest. Her mother is deceased- her father is a resident of Cincinnati. Three children were born to William b. Nash and wife Charles A., horn June 26, IS;4, Clar- is-a B., July 12, 1825, infant decreased. Wil- liam resides with his parents. Ils father, whose name heads this page, is now fast approaching 20 years; he is an excellent citi- zon, a worthy and accommodating neighbor,
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and has this to say: he has never suedor been sued. Ile has an excellent farm of 100 acres in a desirable location, and a rare spring of White Sulphur, and his orchard contains sev- enty-five varieties of apples.
WALTER PAINTER, farmer; P. O., East Liberty; was born April 14, 1811, while on his way to this State from Lancaster Co., Pa. His parents were Abraham and Sarah ( Branson) Painter, both natives of the Old Dominion. The family, upon their arrival here, first loca- ted at what is now known as East Liberty, making a purchase soon after their arrival. In 1812, they moved to Jefferson Tp., and located land where Alexander Jamison now lives. This land was finally "swapped " for the place now owned by Philip Crouse, west of Zanesfield. This his father cleared up, and remained on the same until his death, which occurred Sept. 4, 1834. There were eight children in the family, Walter being the fourth in number. His father, Abraham, was born in Frederick Co., Va., April 1, 1281. His wife, Sarah, was born in the same county, April 8, 1:85. She died in Zane Tp., Nov. 25, 1845. Their marriage took place Sept. 2, 1802. Walter left home at 22. On Sept. 11, 1834, he was married to Hope Haines, who was born Feb. 19, 1816, in Champaign Co., daughter of Joseph and Rachel (Ballinger) Haines. He was born in Virginia-she in New Jersey. They emigrated West in 1806, and settled in what is now Zane Tp., Logan Co. After Mr. Painter was married, he worked near Middleburg, and settled where he now lives in 1836. It was then "all woods," he being the first settler in this "neck of woods." He has 156 acres. Of eight children born him but three are now living- Abner, on Mill Creek; Abraham, in Indiana; Alfred, on farm adjoining. Mr. Painter has been a hard worker and seen a deal of pio- neer life.
who was born in Portage Co., daughter of Charles and Minerva (Alfred) Fisher, both of whom were natives of Pennsylvania. The first purchase of land Mr. Powell made was sixty acres in Summit Co., at $10 per acre, which was disposed of three years afterwards at $20 per acre. In 1853 he came to Logan C'o., purchasing 112 acres at $6.50 per acre, which was across the line in Union Co. Four years afterward he sold it for $12 per acre, after clearing a portion of the timber. Since 1853 he has been a constant resident of the county. He now has 183 acres of land. and well improved, large and commodious farm- house newly built, and everything about him are monuments to his industry and persever- ance. Beginning life poor, he has worked his way up from poverty to comfort and plenty. Having enough of this world's goods about him for his maintenance, he is now leading a comparatively retired life, enjoying the fruits of his labor. He now has his second wife; she was Minerva Fisher before marriage, and sister to his first companion, who died May 18, 1867. Eight children were born them; but seven survive, who are Nancy A., now Mrs. James Skidmore, of Union Co .: Charles Henry, Thomas W., Melissa, Mrs. R. Hindle; Edgar, Sarah J. and Harriet E. Ile and fam- ily are all members of the Free-Will Baptist Church. His last marriage was in November, 1869. His early education was entirely neg- lected. Schools were scarce, and at subscrip- tion rates.
JOHN REYMER, farmer; P. O., East Lib- erty; was born lan. 12, 1821, on the same farm he now owns. His father, Henry, was born in New Jersey, March 2, 1495, in Pem- berton Co., and married Rachel Wills, the mother of our subject, in 1812, and came west in 1820, and located permanently in the south- west part of the township, and cleared up the farm now owned by John, his son. He died, 1853, one of the upright and worthy citizens. His father was born in Germany, and came to this country when nine years of age, and after his arrival in America, served nine years to pay for his passage over. John wasraised to farm- ing, and to severe labor. On June 28, 1844, he was married to Lavina Black, born near Mingo, Champaign Co., in the year 1818. She was a daughter of John and Sarah (Tay-
JOSHUA POWELL, farmer; P. O., West Mansfield; born Feb. 12, 1824, in Columbiana Co. His parents were llenry and Rachel (Fowler) Powell. He was born in Germany, and came to America when a lad, and was bound out to a man by the name or Nubo. Joshua was raised to farming pursuits. His parents were poor, and were unable to give their children any pecuniary assistance. At the age of 25 he was married to Lovina Fisher, | lor) Black, both natives of Pennsylvania, and
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came out to this county previous to the '12 war," and was a participant in that unpleas- antness. Since the marriage of Mr. Reymer, he has resided constantly on the homestead. Three children have been born to them, who are-Joshua S. born in 1845; died Feb. 5, 1872; James M., born Dec. 26, 1847; Henry 1., born Aug. 28, 1858. He has 156 acres of land, well watered by the best of springs. Henry remains with him on the tarm, and was married to Viola Sharp, daughter of Joshua and Catherine (Norville) Sharp. Henry is of an mgenions turn. He is a worthy member of the Protestant Methodist Church.
LINAL R. ROBSON, farmer: P. O., North Greenfield; born Jan. , 1839. on the farm he now resides upon, situated two and one- half miles north of East Liberty. Ilis pa- rents were Wilbam and Mary (MeGary) Rob- son. William Robson, his father, was a na- tive of England. born Feb. 24, 1:93, in North- umberlandshire, and emigrated to America, landing in Pennsylvania, when a lad of six- teen. Ilis mother was of Pennsylvania birth, born July 22, 1810. After his parents' mar- riage they emigrated to this county, in Octo- her. 1833, and settled on the farm now owned by Linal, which was unimproved. Here they made their home, romaming until removed by the hand of death-his death occurring about the year 1815, on Aug. 16; her's Dee. 16, 18;6. Linal has since remained on the homestead. On Aug. 2, 186%, he was mar- ried to Mary L. Winner, who was born in this township. January, 1844, She was a daughter of John and Margaret (Smith) Winner, both natives of Pennsylvania, and were among the early arrivals in this part of the country. Light children are now living, who are -Me- ( Mellan, Rogers, Ira, Maggie, Mamander, Or- phi, Jane, letitia and Elizabeth. His farm consists of HIS4 acres of land. The Robson family are Jeffersonian Democrats.
MRS. ANN E. SHARP; P. O., East Liberty : was born in Columbus, Ort. 3, 1817; She is a daughter of Benjamin and Sarah (Mathi-) Weatherby, who were natives of the Atlantic States, and were among the early arrivals in this State, settling in this township prior to the year ISSO; on Oct. 12, 1831, she was married to Job H. Sharp, who was born in Logan Co. April 19, 1s11; he was a son of Joshua and Elzabeth (Ballenger) Sharp.
Soon after their marriage they located near Middleburg, where they resided three years, and subsequently made several changes, finally locating in Perry Tp., in 1811. where he remained until his death, which occurred April 29, 1880; he was a member of the Masonic Order: was a Royal Arch and was affiliated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Eloven children were born unto Mr. and Mrs. Sharp, nine living-Aaron W., Victoria and Floria (twins). David R., Webster L .. Lodusky C., Hoploria, William T. and Caleb B. She has 140 acres of land, and is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
A. W. SILARP, farmer; P. O., East Lib- erty; was born in Zane Tp., Aug. 5, 1835, son of Job Il. and Ann E. (Weatherby) Sharp. At the age of 13, Aaron went to learn the tammer's trade, which he followed for fourteen years. In 1861 he engaged in mer- chandising at Lewisburg, which business he conducted until 1868. In 1820 he moved to Perry Tp. and purebased 150 acres of land, located one mile and a half southeast of town. On Nov. 29, 1861. he was married to Eliza- beth Evans, who was born in Lancaster ('o., Pa., Feb. 6, 1839, and was 9 years of age when she came out with her parents, Aaron S. and Rebecca ( Danich Evans. Three children are the fruit of the marriage, who are- B 's- sie R., born Jan. 6, 1863; Aaron W., Jan. 3, 1811; Prentice 11., Sept. 4. 1818. The Sharp family are among the first who came into what is now Zane Tp. The father of Job Sharp came from England to the Carolinas during the reign of George Ill., and was commis- sioned by him as surveyor. Job Sharp, who was the great-grandfather of A. W., came from New Jersey and settled first in Culpep- per Co., Va., 1492, remaining there until 1299, when he emigrated to Ohio, and reached what is now Zane Tp., on Christmas day of the same year, and settled on a tract of 1,600 aeres of land, which he had exchanged for land in Virginia. His son was named Joshua, and was born in 1981, he was the father of Job 11., the father of Aaron W., who is now the ohlest living representative of the Sharp family.
DANIEL SKIDMORE, farmer; P. O., West Mansfield; was born April 2, 1802, in Loudoun C'o., Va .; is the fourth child of Wil- liam and Mary (Randall) Skidmore, who
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emigrated to Columbiana Co., this State, in 1804, remaining there until 1816, when they moved to this county, and located on the farm nowocenpied by Daniel and John II. Skid- more. Sixty acres was the first purchase, which was a dense forest. Urbana being their place of trading, until Curtis started his store at Zanesfieldf. Daniel was raised to hard labor; schools were few, and sparsely attended, and taught at subscription rates. When he at- tained his majority he began for himself, and hired out at $8 per month; 50 cents per day was the highest price paid at that time. At the age of 25, he was married to Mary Bal- linger, born in 1809, in Logan Co. She was a daughter of Samuel and Ann (Walker) Ballinger. They were married in New Jer- sey, and emigrated West in 1809, locating in Zane Tp. After our subject was married, he moved to this township, locating on the farm now occupied by John F. Skidmore, remain- ing a short time, and then moving to whero his brother Joseph resides. Subsequently he moved to his present place, where he pur- chased 118 acres of land. Ten children were born to him, but eight only now survive- Samnel, Joshua, Hope, Elizabeth, Gustavus, James, Newton and Sidney. Mr. Skidmore has now been a resident of this township well on to seventy years, and is among its most es- teemed citizens.
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