History of Marietta and Washington County, Ohio, and representative citizens, Part 158

Author: Andrews, Martin Register, 1842-; Hathaway, Seymour J
Publication date: 1902
Publisher: Chicago : Biographical Pub. Co.
Number of Pages: 1490

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"Among these comrades, it was my fortune to be numbered, and the name of Captain Shoop recalls many a pleasant memory of times lo.1 . past. He was my first teacher in the school of a soldier : my companion on picket post, through a long winter night, amid the snows of a Virginia mountain. In field or camp, in line of battle or in the deadly trench, as we marched by day or night, through snow or mud or scorching dust, he was ever the same dear, cheerful comrade, ready to help the sick and weary, and to encourage them by word or deed. It is no wonder that he is held in lov- ing remembrance by his comrades, for, in all the scenes of arduous campaigns he was ever a model in the cheerful performance of all that belongs to a soldier's duty."

E. SNODGRASS, one of Newport's busy men, is quite profitably engaged in the livery business, and has a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. He is a son of Beniah and Melvina (Chase) Snodgrass, and was born Septem- ber 20, 1849, at Marietta, Ohio.

Beniah Snodgrass was a farmer by occu- pation, and lived until 1892, when his death took place in Kansas. He and his worthy wife had a family of four children, viz : Eliza, who married Selden Garrison, and is deceased ; J. E., the subject of this brief biography ; Vir- gina, who married Mr. Clough, of Laclede, Missouri; and Thomas, who was married and removed to California where he still resides. In politics Mr. Snodgrass was a Republican ; he was a member of the M. E. Church.

The subject of this sketch received his primary teaching in the schools of his native place, and carefully prepared himself for the struggle of life. Since then he has followed a business career. First, he was in the gro- cery business for three years, and met some success. He abandoned that for the general produce business, which occupied his attention for the next nine years. For the past twelve years he has been in the livery business and now has a good patronage. The oil excite-

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ment in West Virginia claimed the attention of Mr. Snodgrass as of many others, and he is at present interested in some of the producing wells in that region.

The subject of this sketch married Clara C. Reynolds, of St. Mary's, West Virginia, a daughter of G. W. Reynolds, and they have five children, now living, as follows. Geor- gia, the wife of Lewis Neibert, living in Par- kersburg; Richard C .; Sylva, who married J. F. Harris, and now makes her home in New- port ; Kenneth A., a resident of New York City ; and John E. : an infant, unnamed, is de- ceased. The family are faithful to the doc- trines of the M. E. Church. Politically the subject of this sketch is a Republican, and has been of service to his party whenever it was possible.

EORGE H. HOLDREN is one of the most extensive agriculturists in Newport township, Washington County, Ohio. He cultivates 1841 2 acres of fertile land, and is a pros- perous, careful and worthy representative of his calling. He is a son of Thomas and Mary A. (Riggs) Holdren, and was born June 5. 1847.

Thomas Holdren was born in 1812, and died in 1885. He was engaged in farming on a tract of 1.000 acres. excellently adapted for that purpose. He was united vin mar- riage with Mary .A. Riggs, and they had eight children, namely: J. Calvin, who married Miss Bell, and lives in Wood County, West Virginia: J. I., who married Mary Martin, and now resides in Grandview township; Ed- mond, who chose Mary Browse for his wife. and now resides in Pleasants County, West Virginia : George H. : Allan: Josiah, who was united in marriage with Miss Morgan, now deceased : Mary C., the wife of L. D. Ellis, liv- ing in Grandview township: and Eliza, who married James Moore, and also resides in Grandview township.

blessed with ten children, as follows: Herbert T., who married Bertha Irwin ; Mazie ; Stella : Rose; Clifford: Clyde: Gertrude; Lorena : Vere; and Alice.

Mr. Holdren is a Democrat and has served his party faithfully for six years as trustee of Grandview township, and six years in the same capacity in Newport township. In fraternal circles, he affiliates with 1. O. O. F. organ- ization. In the work of the farm he uses good judgment and plenty of exertion, and makes a specialty of keeping good road horses. As a dutiful citizen, he enjoys the respect of all around him.

HOMAS I. BOWMAN, one of the most substantial farmers and wool dealers of Washington County, Ohio, was born in 1852, in Wesley town- ship, and is a son of James and Elizabeth ( Baily) Bowman, both of whom were born in Ohio.

James Bowman was born in 1818, in Stark County, Ohio, and died in Washington County, on July 14. 1880. He followed an agricultu- ral life and came to this county in 1832, locat- ing in Wesley township. In politics, he sup- ported the Republican party, although he never accepted any public office. He married Eliza- beth Baily, a daughter of Henry and Mary Baily, who was born in Belmont County, in 1820. She resides in Wesley township, with her son, Emmor. Both she and her husband belonged, from youth, to the Society of Friends. Five children were born to them. namely : Phoebe and Isaac, both of whom are deceased ; Henry, who lives in Morgan Coun- ty ; Emmor, who is State superintendent of the Standard Oil Company, and resides in Wesley township ; and Thomas I.

The subject of this sketch was reared on the home farm in Wesley township, and at- tended the district schools. He was reared by careful, pions parents, and was taught moral-

George H. Iloldren was united in marriage ity and frugal habits. Mr. Bowman has de- with Harriet E. Webber, and they were

voted his life to farming and wool dealing, and

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owns one of the best properties in Wesley township, comprising 676 acres. He has been identified with public matters in the township, and has most efficiently filled a number of the local offices, among them, that of trustee. For the past ten years he has been a member of the school board.

In 1873, Mr. Bowman was united in mar- riage with Melissa Emmons, who was born in Columbiana County in 1850, and is a daughter of Isaac and Mary Emmons. Isaac Emmons was born in Columbiana County and died in 1902, at the age of 77 years. His wife was born in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, and died in 1888, at the age of 60 years. A family of nine children was born to Mr. and Mrs. Bowman, as follows: May Marie; James, who married Data Place, and lives in Wesley township; George, who married Mate Yarnell, and lives in Wesley township; Charles F., who is a student in the Methodist Theological Seminary at Delaware, Ohio; and Oswald, Thomas, Daniel, Mary and Alva, who are at home. The religious membership of the family is in the Methodist Church. In politics, Mr. Bowman has been a lifelong Re- publican, and exerts considerable influence in his party in this locality. Mr. Bowman is one of the honorable and trustworthy citizens of Wesley township and has always taken a great interest in the development of the county, par- ticularly in the line of agricutural progress.

RANK P. MORSE, superintendent and active manager of the Acme Brick Plant, located in Norwood, is a prominent business man of Mariet- ta, Ohio. He was born and reared in Marietta, and is a son of William M. and Charlotte A. ( Palmer) Morse, and grandson of Marcellus Morse, at one time sheriff of Washington County.

William M. Morse was born at Marietta, January 14, 1843, and when a young man, be- gan railroading. For more than twenty years he was a locomotive engineer on the Baltimore

& Ohio Railroad, and then spent fourteen years in the service of the Toledo & Ohio Cen- tral Railway Company, serving as general su- perintendent of the road for several years prior to 1900. He is now extensively engaged in mining pursuits in North Carolina. As a result of his union with Charlotte A. Palmer, he had the following children: Jennie, who married Charles T. Mellyar, one of the part- ners in the Star Clothing House, of Marietta, by whom she has two sons,-Kent, and Glenn ; Laura, who is an art student, and is living at home: and Frank P., the subject of this biog- raphy.

Frank P. Morse was educated at Marietta, attending the Academy, under Professor MI. R. Andrews. He then spent seven years with the Toledo & Ohio Central Railway Company, two or three years of which time was in the auditor's office. Later, he was agent of the road, in Marietta, until 1897, when he began the manufacture of brick. His plant was lo- cated on Montgomery and Seventh streets, and was succeeded by the Sterling Brick Com- pany, which was organized in 1899, largely through the efforts of Mr. Morse and F. L. Alexander. The officers of this company are F. L. Alexander, president ; D. R. Rood, vice- president and secretary ; H. P. Bode, treasurer ; and Charles Sugden, manager. The board of directors is made up of the above named offi- cers, and F. P. Morse, T. H. Sugden, and W. S. Patten. The plant is located on a tract of thirteen acres, gives employment to thirty men, and has a capacity of 30,000 bricks per day. Early in the spring of 1902, Mr. Morse became superintendent and active manager of the Acme Brick Plant, of Norwood, which gives employment to forty men, and has a ca- pacity of 40,000 bricks in ten hours. Mr. Morse is an active, progressive and practical business man, and is well deserving of the success with which he is meeting.

The subject of this sketch was united in marriage with Cora Sugden, a daughter of T. H. Sugden, and they have one son, Ward Palmer, who was born in Marietta. The family residence is at No. 324 Gilmore ave-

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nue. Mr. Morse is a Republican, in politics. He belongs to the Masonic Order, being past master of Harmar Lodge, No. 390, and a member of American Union Chapter. Relig- iously he is a member of the Congregational Church.

ACOB FOX, one of the representative citizens of Grand View township. Washington County, Ohio, was born in Bavaria, Germany, August 8, 1846, and is a son of Nicholas and Eliza- beth ( Snyder ) Fox.

Nicholas Fox was born in Germany in 1810, and was a farmer by occupation. He came to the United States with his family in 1847. landing at New York. He went from there to Wheeling, West Virginia, where he followed mining for two years, and then went to Bellaire, Ohio. After residing there for three years, he went to Monroe County, Ohio. where he bought land and farmed near Clar- ington. He next moved to Grand View town- ship, Washington County, and located upon the farm now owned and occupied by his son, Jacob. He lived there until his death, May 4. 1889. His wife, Elizabeth Snyder, who was born in Germany, August 3. 1809, died Au- gust 17. 1888. They reared two children, name- ly: Jacob: and Margaret, who was born in Germany October 31. 1835, and married Hen- ry Ressieger. The father was a Democrat in politics. Religiously, he was a member of the German Lutheran Church.

Jacob Fox received his mental training in the schools of Monroe County, after which he engaged in teaching in that county, and in Grand View township, Washington County. Ile began teaching at the age of 17 and con- tinued until he was 40 years old. From 1878 until 1882, he was successfully engaged in the general merchandise business in Grand View. lle has since been engaged in general farming. and has 135 acres of land, all under a high state of caltivatior.

In 1870 Mr. Fox married Ro-a Roth, who was born in Monroe County, Ohio, May 23.

1851, and is a daughter of John W. Roth. Her father was born in Switzerland, in 1825, and came to the United States in 1834. He spent most of his life in Monroe County, Ohio, en- gaged in agricultural pursuits. He died April 1, 1878, aged 53 years, one month and 17 days. having been born in 1825. He married Rosena R. Rabel, who was born in Wurtemberg, Ger- many, in 1827, and died May 9. 1880. They reared the following children: Mary ( Koch- er), of Monroe County: Rosa, wife of Mr. Fox : Lizzie ( Zink), of Monroe County; Car- oline, wife of Isaac Kocher, of Monroe Coun- ty; Edward, of Monroe County; and Matilda. who married George Berentz, of Washington County. Mr. and Mrs. Fox became the par- ents of 14 children, as follows : Mary I., who was born November 13. 1870, and married F. J. Lantz, of Grand View township : Charles W' .. born April 27, 1872, who lives in Pittsburg : George E., of Pittsburg, who was born No- vember 21. 1873, and married Minnie Adam- son; Cora .A., born March 25. 1876; Arthur. born July 1, 1877, at St. Louis, Missouri ; Rosa S., who was born April 7, 1879, and died .Aug- ust 3. 1880: Edward E., born October 16, 1880: Clara V., born April 29, 1883; Jacob W., born March 12, 1885: Clarence E., born February 25, 1887: Buna V., born March 28 .. 1889; Truman B., who was born June 19. 1891, and died January 18, 1892 : Raymond T., born June 19, 1801 : and Chester U. R., born Febru- ary 26, 1804. Truman B. and Raymond T. were twins. The subject of this sketch is a Democrat in politics, and served as township clerk four terms, as assessor 12 terms, as land appraiser two terms, as road supervisor, and is now a member of the School Board. Mr. Fox and his family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

O LIVER TUCKER, one of Beverly's most prominent and progressive bus- iness men, is engaged in mercantile pursuits, and is also president of the Citizens' Bank. He was born in Washington County, Pennsylvania, in May,

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1832, and is a son of Alexander and Delilah (Hughes) Tucker.

Alexander Tucker was born in Washing- ton County, Pennsylvania, and died in 1850, at the age of forty-three years. He was a hat- ter by trade but after coming to Waterford township, Washington County, Ohio, engaged in farining owning a tract of 81 acres of land. He was a Whig in politics. He married De- lilah Hughes, who was born in Jefferson Coun- ty, Ohio, in 1813, and died in 1898. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church. They had eight children, as follows: Oliver; Thomas S., deceased, who was adjutant gen- eral in the army and was located eight years at Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he died ; Ly- curgus, who died in 1869; John, a manufac- turer of steel-sheet goods, at Newark, Ohio; Julia E., who married Dr. L. P. Culver, of Unionville, Morgan county, Ohio; Lily, wid- ow of W. C. Townsend. of Zanesville; Will- iam Rufus, a merchant at Beverly ; and Alice, who died in 1899.

Oliver Tucker was seven years of age when he accompanied his parents to Waterford township, Washington County, Ohio, two miles north of Beverly. He received his mental training in the district schools and Beverly High School, after which he worked for two years in the store of J. B. Bane, as clerk. Then, in connection with Andrew Denny, he bought out Mr. Bane, and he has since continued as a merchant. He also owns a tract of 375 acres one half mile south of Waterford, and is ex- tensively engaged in farming. He has, besides, a valuable farm of 240 acres in Wayne County, Illinois, and owns, in all, about twelve acres in the town of Beverly, all of which is valuable land. Mr. Tucker was in the Home militia during the Civil War, and was mustered out fifteen days after the Morgan raid. He has served as president of the Citizens' Bank for a number of years, and has been identified with other enterprises of the city.

In October, 1857, Mr. Tucker was joined in matrimony with Jane Buck, who was born in Washington County, Ohio, in 1841, and is a daughter of James and Esther Buck. They

have two children-Alice R., who is at home ; and Mary J., who married Edwin O. Town- send, of Mansfield. Ohio, at present a whole- sale merchant in New York City. The sub- ject is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Hle belongs to Mount Moriah Lodge, A. F. & A. M .; Rufus Putnam Chapter, R. A. M., in which he has served a number of years as high priest; and Marietta Com- mandery, No. 150. In politics lie is a strong supporter of Democratic principles.

RANK B. LEONARD, proprietor of a general store at Newell's Run, Ohio, for the past six months, is rapidly making his way toward the front as one of that city's hustling business men. He is a son of Augustus and Margaret A. ( Clark) Leonard, the former born June 27, 1830, in Dresden, Ohio.

Augustus Leonard is now retired from the pursuits of active life, and has been post- master of Newell's Run since 1898. He is the owner of ten acres of fine land in New- port township, which will some day be very valuable. In the Civil War he enlisted in the 100-day service, in Company G, 148th Reg. Ohio Vol. Inf., and was an efficient soldier, ranking as first lieutenant.

Augustus Leonard was united in marriage with Margaret A. Clark, who was born in MeKeesport, Pennsylvania, June 6, 1831. They had a family consisting of nine children namely: Eliza D., who married Alfred C. Seiwers, and lives in Cincinnati, Ohio; Ella L., who is the wife of A. Schnaufer, of Mar- ietta, Ohio; Margaret, born October 15, 1857, who is deceased ; Mary Augusta, born Decem- ber 19. 1859; Frank B., the subject of this brief sketch; Fannie E., who became the wife of Dr. Cline, and lives in Williamstown, West Virginia : Sarah, deceased: Samuel C., who married Kate Rymer, and lives in Williams- town, West Virginia; and W. B., who was born October 6, 1871, and married Minnie Gano.

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Mr. Leonard and his family are Presbyter- ians, in religious belief. Politically the former was first a Whig, and later took sides with the Republican party, to which he has since been faithful. He has the good wishes of all in the community, as the result of his useful citizenship.

The subject of this sketch gained the rud- iments of an education in the common school of Newport township. Later, he took a two years course in Marietta Academy, and still later attended Marietta College for two years. He was of a studious nature, and made rapid progress in acquiring knowledge. In the gen- eral merchandise business he has a good pat- ronage, which is daily increasing.

Mr. Leonard chose for his wife Alice Bond. a daughter of Thomas Bond, and they have reared four children, namely: Ethel, Enid, Paul, and Eliza. Politically, the subject of this sketch has ever been a Republican, and he is ready at any time to defend his chosen party. He is still young in years, his birth having occurred December 17, 1861, and a bright future awaits him.

RS. RUTHI B. DEVOL, who is living on the homestead farm about five miles from Marietta, in Washington County, Ohio, is the widow of the late Benjamin Frank Devol. She was born in Marietta town- ship, in 1823, and is a daughter of Basil and Worthy ( Broom) Cross.

Benjamin Frank Devol, the deceased hus- band of Mrs. Ruth B. Devol, was born in 1818, and died in July, 1876. He was a most worthy gentleman and was highly esteemed in Washington County, where he was well known for his many admirable traits of char- acter. He was an ardent member of the Re- publican party. Fourteen children blessed his union with Ruth B. Cross Devol, namely : Cyn- thia, deceased; Charles Henry, a farmer of Muskingum township, who married Josie Lewis: William, of Marietta, who married

Clara Jett; George, deceased; Benjamin, a farmer, of Muskingum township, who married Carrie Spindler; Mary, who married Frank Lancaster, a carpenter, of Marietta ; Charlotte, deceased, who was the wife of J. P. Ridge; Kate, who married Henry Faulkner; Ruth, who married Charles Griffin, and is living in Marietta; Clara and Lorenzo, deceased; Em- ery, who lives with his mother; Elmer, a farmer of Muskingum township, who mar- ried Clara Cline; and Wing, who is farming at home.

Mrs. Devol is a woman of many lovable traits of character, and she is a kind and help- ful neighbor, always lending assistance to those who are in distress.

ILTON H. DEVOL is one of the respective farmers of Muskingum township, Washington County, Ohio. He is a son of Theodore and Jane (Clark) Devol, and grandson of Stephen Devol.

His paternal great-grandfather, Stephen Devol, came from Rhode Island in the year 1800, and with his family, settled in Waterford township, Washington County, Ohio, where he lived and died. He was a ship carpenter by trade. His son, Stephen Devol, was a farmer of that township, and was three times married. He reared five children, namely ; Theodore, the father of Milton H .; Emily; Hiram : Betsy ; and Louisa.

Theodore Devol married Jane Clark, a daughter of Seneca Clark, of Waterford town- ship. Seneca Clark reared three children, namely: A. S. Clark, of Beverly, a physi- cian ; Jane F., mother of Milton H. ; and Ien- ry, deceased. Theodore Devol and his wife reared five children, as follow : Frances, who married Captain J. G. Barker : Stephen, who married Kate ()'Donnel, and is living in Zanes- ville: Augusta Jane, who died February 5, 1902; Milton H., the subject of this sketch ; and Lewis A., who married Nettie Stagg, and' is living in Wisconsin.

Milton HI. Devol, whose name opens these

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lines, was united in marriage with Lizzie Kee- ler, a daughter of Philip Keeler, of Washing- ton County, Ohio, and they have four children, namely: Clark, aged sixteen years; Hattie. aged fifteen years: Gertrude, aged thirteen years: and Marjorie, aged six years.

Mr. Devol is deeply interested in the wel- fare of the people in the community in which he lives, and is a man of high standing.

E DW'IN W. DEVOL, a highly success- ful truck farmer of Washington County, is located on his farm in Muskingum township. Fle was born in 1858, and is a son of J. H. and Katherine ( West ) Devol.

The farm on which Mr. Devol lives was recently purchased. It had been owned by his father for a number of years, having come to that gentleman by division of estate. There Mr. Devol conducts a garden or truck farm. and being but four miles from the city of Mari- etta, finds a ready market for the products which he takes so much pride in raising. He is thoroughly conversant with gardening methods, and truck raising, and he ranks among the leading and influential farmers of the county.

Mr. Devol is a Republican, in politics. Re- ligiously, he attends the Congregational Church.

R. FRANCIS RIDLEY SPARLING. The subject of this sketch was born in Noble County, Ohio, May 10,1853. of Irish parents, and is the eldest of a family of six children. His father and mother were born near Tullamore, Ireland. His father studied medicine in Dub- lin, served as surgeon on board of one of Her Majesty, Queen Victoria's ships, and made two trips to Sierra Leone, on the coast of Af- rica. He came to America in 1851, and set- tled in Noble County, Ohio, where he prac- ticed medicine until April. 1861. Then he

moved with his family to Washington County Ohio, where F. R. Sparling grew to man- hood, and studied medicine under his father. He graduated from Starling Medical College, of Columbus, Ohio, in the spring of 1880, and located on the old homestead in Liberty town- ship, Washington County, Ohio, in 1881. . Dr. Francis Ridley Sparling was united in marriage with Carrie C. Perkins, a daugh- ter of Ezra Perkins, of Salem township, Washigton County, Ohio. To this union were born six children, all of whom are living.

Dr. Sparling acquired a large practice, which he conducted successfully for nearly 18. years in Liberty and adjoinng townships. Feeling unable, however, to endure the strain and exposure of country practice, and in order to secure better educational facilities for his children, he moved with his family, in the fall of 1897. to Devol's Dam, near Marietta. He also took an active part in the development of oil and gas interests in Liberty and Lawrence townships, and the betterment of roads and postal service in Liberty township.

AMES LINTNER BRECKENRIDGE, ganger for the Buckeye Pipe Line Company at Elba. Washington Coun- ty, Ohio, has been a faithful employe of that company since 1877, and has been located at Elba since 1885. Mr. Brecken- ridge is a Pennsylvanian by birth, having been born in Meadville, that state, July 6, 1845. He is a son of William B. and Nancy ( An- drews ) Breckenridge, both natives of Crawford County, Pennsylvania, and grandson of David and Saralı ( Lintner ) Breckenridge. David Breckenridge settled in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, in 1802, cleared a farm in Ver- non township and built the first frame barn in Crawford County. He was of Scotch-Irish stock : his death took place in 1863.

The maternal grandfather of the subject hereof was Robert Andrews, a native of the north of Ireland, and also of Scotch-Irish stock. He, too, was among the pioneer set-

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tlers in Vernon township, and after farming for many years in Crawford County, he died there. He married Sarah Chidester.

William B. Breckenridge followed agri- cultural pursuits near Meadville. Vernon town- ship, for many years. After his retirement, he moved to Meadville, Pennsylvania, where he (lied. in 1893. The subject of these lines re- ceived his mental training in the public schools of Crawford County. Pennsylvania. He served as an apprentice at the jeweler's trade. and followed that line of work for fifteen years, with M. P. Jenks, in Meadville. In 1877. he entered the employ of the United Pipe Line Co., at Edinburg. Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, and has continued in the service ever since, being now gauger for Washington County. Ohio, with loaction at Elba.

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History of Marietta and Washington County, Ohio, and representative citizens, Part 158

Author: Andrews, Martin Register, 1842-; Hathaway, Seymour J Publication date: 1902 Publisher: Chicago : Biographical Pub. Co. Number of Pages: 1490

Author: Andrews, Martin Register, 1842-; Hathaway, Seymour J
Publication date: 1902
Publisher: Chicago : Biographical Pub. Co.
Number of Pages: 1490