History of Marietta and Washington County, Ohio, and representative citizens, Part 171

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

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The subject of this sketch married Clara W. Ward, of Pittsburg, and they have seven children, namely: Cora M., wife of Frank P. Morse: Charles W., inanager of the Sterling

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Brick Company; Nelly L., who is attending Marietta College; Burt W .; Ralph C .; Clara B .; and Thomas H., Jr. Mr. Sugden is very prominent, fraternally, belonging to McCand- less Lodge, No. 390, F. & A. M .; Duquesne Chapter, No. 193, R. A. M. ; Pittsburg Com- mandery No. 1, K. T. ; Gourgas Lodge of Per- fection, 14 deg. ; Pittsburgh Council, Princes of Jerusalem, 16 deg .: Pittsburgh Chapter, Rose Croix, 18 deg. ; Pennsylvania Consistory, S. P. R. S., 32 deg. The lodges mentioned are all at Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Mr. Sugden is a member of the following lodges located at Marietta, Ohio; Marietta Council, No. 78, R. & S. M .; Marietta Chapter, No. 59, O. E. S .; P. G. Harmar Lodge, No. 115. I. O. O. F .; D. S. P. Harmar Circle No. 258, P. H. C .; Marietta Council, No. 32, U. C. T .; and C. B. Gates Post, No. 452, G. A. R. He is also a member of Syrian Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S., of Columbus, Ohio; and Capital Council, No. I. K. & L .. of S., at Topeka, Kansas. Mr. Sug- den has the English coat of arms of his an- cestor. Sir Thomas Sugden. In religious at- tachment, he is a member of Harmar Congre- gational Church.

HARLES W. CLOGSTON, the gen- ial proprietor of the 99-cent store, at Marietta, Ohio, is a capable busi- ness man and carries a complete assortment of the finest toys in the city. Mr. Clogston has had broad experience in the line of work in which he is engaged, having established his present business in 1878. at No. 131 Greene street, with W. T. Westgate as his partner. In 1883 the store was moved to 129 Greene street, which is its present location. The following year the firm lost St.boo by the flood. On September 8. 1891, Mr. Westgate retired from the firm, hav- ign sold his interest to Mr. Clogston, who has conducted the business alone ever since. Ilis large and commodious storeroom i, 100 feet deep. and he has ample warerooms in the rear. Ilis stock of toys is always large and finely assorted, and additions are made to it as necessity demands.

Mr. Clogston is a native of Marietta, his birth having taken place July 7, 1843. Ilis parents were John Thomas and Mary Ann (Wood) Clogston, the former a native of Goffstown, New Hampshire, where his birth occurred in 1813. The paternal grandfather of the subject hereof died in New Hampshire, and in 1818 his father and grandmother re- moved to Marietta, Ohio, where the latter died many years afterward.

John Thomas Clogston was a carpenter by trade, and at one time served as city clerk, or recorder, as that official was then called. He was united in marriage with Mary Ann Wood, a daughter of Rev. James Wood, a Methodist minister. They reared seven children, viz. : Agnes; Rebecca; William: Maria; Mary; Charles W., the subject of this biography, and Frances. Of these children all are deceased except Charles W. and his sister, Mary, who is the wife of D. A. Dye, of Newport, Ohio. The beloved parents are also deceased. the fa- ther having laid down the burden of life in 1846, in early manhood. His widow survived him until 1895, and was eighty-five years old at the time of her death.

Mr. Clogston's education was derived from the schools of Marietta, where he finished a two-years high school course. He was but a youth when the Civil War broke out, but nevertheless, enlisted in Company B, 18th Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf., and served three months, until August, 1861, under the command of Captain Buell. In February, 1862. he re-en- listed as a member of the Pierpont Battery, and was in service for three years. Again he re-enlisted as a veteran, and served altogether 44 months, being a non-commissioned officer during his last term. The first battle in which he took part was at Cross Keys, but he after- ward participated in twenty-two engagements, including Gettyslut; an' Chancellorsville, where he served in the artillery. Ile was on duty as night guard at a fort near Washing- ton, D. C., when President Lincoln was as- sassinated. In the summer of 1865 he was mustered out and immediately returned to his home.

Mr. Clogston then entered upon the du-

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ties of clerk in the store of Mr. Westgate, and later served in the same capacity with Hovey, Imes & Company, whosesale grocers, for three years. During 1874, 1875 and 1876. he was in the auditor's office of the Cleveland & Marietta Railway Company, under General Warner, and shortly afterward entered into business in partnership with Mr. Westgate, as mentioned above.

Emily W. Brookover, who was born and reared in Washington County, and is a daugh- ter of Thomas Brookover, became the wife of Mr. Clogston, and they reside at No. 710 But- ler street, in a beautiful home, which was built in 1884. Her father was born and reared in Williamstown. Two children, Helene and Grace H., blessed this union. The former is a partner in the Carbon Studio, and the latter is a teacher in the Greene street schools. The family adhere to the doctrines of the Presby- terian Church, which they regularly attend.

In politics Mr. Clogston is a firm believer in the principles of the Republican party, and is an active partisan. Socially he affiliates with the G. A. R., being a charter member of the Buell Post. In 1867 he became a mem- ber of the I. O. O. F., in which he has since filled various chairs. His activity and willing- ness to do his part in everything in which he becomes interested, make him a valued mem- ber of these organizations.

ORMAN S. CADY, esteemed and honored by the people of Indepen- dence township, Washington County. Ohio, has lived a useful and exem- plary life as a general farmer, and is now living in retirement and enjoying the fruits of his early years of toil. He is a son of Ira and Veronica ( Sipple) Cady, and was born April 4, 1850.

Ira Cady was a native of New York State, where his birth occurred in December, ISIO. .At the early age of eight years he went to Washington County, Ohio, and was there en- gaged in farming all his life. He was united in matrimony with Veronica Sipple, a daugh- ter of Martin Sipple, and they reared four chil-

dren, as follows: Norman S .; George, who married Lovina Fulmer, and is now deceased ; Ira H., who departed this life January 24, 1884; and Maggie, who became the worthy wife of John J. Dornbush, and now resides in Antioch, Monroe County, Ohio.

Norman S. Cady is the possessor of 237 acres of very fertile land, which he improves and cultivates in the most progressive manner. He was united in marriage with Robirda Rin- ard, who was born November 4, 1859, and is the daughter of Isaac Rinard. This ceremony took place in 1877, and their union resulted in six children, two of whom died in infancy. The names of the others are,-Emmett, who was united in marriage with Maud Edwards, and who is now residing on the home place ; Lulu, deceased, who was the wife of Osborne Miller; Ethel, who is at home; and James Floyd.

In politics, Mr. Cady is an active worker in the interests of the Democratic party. In religious attachment he is a member of the Christian Church. He is a good, upright cit- izen, and has been prominent as a farmer in his township.

W. WARD, M. D., a prominent phy- sician in Independence township. Washington County, Ohio, was born January 3, 1856, and is a son of Jesse M. and Elizabeth ( Kirkbride) Ward. well-known and esteemed citizens.

Jesse M. Ward and his estimable wife reared four children, as follows: Sarah J., wife of James Scott, who married Jacob Cline. deceased ; Harriet, deceased, who was united in marriage with Isaiah Cline, who has likewise departed this life: Addie, the wife of Andrew Wilson, residing in Sistersville, West Virgin- ia; and J. WV.

Mrs. Ward was a daughter of Nathan Kirkbride, and proved a worthy helpmeet. Her husband was engaged quite successfully in farming for many years, and at one time, for five years, also conducted a hotel at New Mat- amoras, Ohio. His farm consisted of 298 acres of valuable land in Washington County,

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Ohio, all of which he kept in the best condi- tion. A Democrat in politics, he worked hard in the interests of his party. His religions association was with the United Brethren.

Dr. J. W. Ward had good educational ad- vantages, and attended the College of Physi- cians and Surgeons at Baltimore, Maryland, from which he graduated. He has been prac- ticing his profession since 1890, and has been pre-eminently successful. He owns a fine farm of 208 acres, on which is one oil well.

Matilda Snyder, a daughter of James and Margaret Snyder, became the wife of Dr. Ward. They had nine children, as follows: Mabel, who was united in matrimony. with John W. Eddy, and resides in Independence township; Daisy E., the wife of L. S. Metz, of Mannington, West Virginia: John M., who is married to Martha Scott, of Archer's Fork, Ohio, and is prosperously engaged in business in East Liverpool, Ohio: Lorenzo; Otto; James Virgil, who departed this life March 23, 1898; Kathleen: Asa ; and Mary.

The subject of this sketch is a Democrat in politics; in religious belief he is inclined to the doctrines of the M. E. Church. Socially. he affiliates with Masonic Lodge, No. 374. of New Matamoras, and is also a member of the J. O. U. A. M., of Wade, Ohio.

P HILLIP BOYE, one of the leading farmers and substantial citizens of Washington County, Ohio, owns a farm of 240 acres in Salem township. He is of German birth and ancestry. although he has been a resident of the United States since 1849. His life has been identified with the interests of Washington County since 1849, and he has been an important factor in the development of its industrial and agricul- tural resources.

The birth of Phillip Boye occurred in 1834. and with his parents he reached the United States on Christmas Day. 1849. Frederick W. Bove, his father, was born on July 9. 1705. and became a man of prominence in his native town in Germany, Sittensen, of which he was

mayor ; he was also controller of probates and state insurance, and operated a large farm. He came to the United States with some means and immediately became the owner of proper- ty and the operator of mills. His first loca- tion was at Whipple Run, in Fearing township. Washington County, Ohio. In 1851 he re- moved to Salem township, and erected a mill upon the site of the Mount Pisgah flouring mill, which is owned and operated by his son. Phillip. Mr. Boye was also engaged in farm- ing, and prospered through a long life. Ile never became a citizen of the United States. on account of property interests in his native land, but he performed the duties of one, in upholding the laws and lending his influence to the support of all worthy enterprises. The mother of Phillip Boye, Christina ( Bellman ) Boye, was born in Germany in 1807, and died in Ohio in 1886. Both parents attended the Universalist Church. They had a family of seven children, as follows: Frederick W .: Phillip; Ernest, deceased : Theodore; August: AAlma: and Bertha. Frederick W. is engaged in the wholesale grocery business in C'incin- nati. Theodore, who died in Cincinnati, Ohio. enlisted in Marietta in 1862, in the 85th Reg .. Ohio Vol. Inf., under Captain Moore, was at Harper's Ferry when Colonel Miles surren- dered, was paroled, and after the war was sec- retary and treasurer of the Lane & Bodley Company, of Cincinnati. August, who en- listed in the 6th Reg., Ohio Vol. Cav., during the Civil War, is a farmer in Colorado. Alma resides with her brother, Phillip, and is a ca- pable housekeeper. Bertha married David Thomas, and resides in Amelia, Clermont County, Ohio.

Mr. Boye has devoted the most of his life to farming and to managing and operating a custom feed and flour mill. His well cultivated and valuable farm is located one mile west of Salem. The Mount Pisgah mill is situated near Warner, and the latter village is"a part of the Bove farm. In both lines of activity Mr. Roye has been successful, and is justly re- garded as one of the substantial men of the county. In former days he was somewhat act- ive as an Odd Fellow. His religious member-

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ship is with the Universalist Church. His standing among his fellow-citizens is one of honor, his integrity is unquestioned, and hi business ability is everywhere recognized.

ILLIAM READER, most promin- ent and successful in his business as oil operator and producer, is a native of Erie County, New York, and was born April 15, 1848. He has traveled about through many places, seek- ing his fortune, and has always met with good success.

At East Aurora Mr. Reader attended school and spent most of his early life there, but when still a youth he left his home and unassisted, financially, by his parents has made progress in the world ever since. His first year away from home was spent in the lumber camps of Michigan, and when about twenty years old he went to Petroleum Center, Venan- go County, Pennsylvania, and later to Oil Creek. His work there was pumping or "en- gineering," as it was then known. Two years were spent in this way and then Mr. Reader removed to Mount Hope, on the Allegheny River, and there followed the same occupa- tion until his removal to Petrolia, Butler County, Pennsylvania, where he took con- tracts for drilling wells for a number of years. I In 1876 he began operating on his own ac- count in the oil fields of Butler County but removed to the Bradford fields when they were first opened up. For five years he worked as a contractor and producer, and in 1882 spent the year in AAllegany County, New York.

Mr. Reader then sold out his interest and went to Macksburg, Washington County, Ohio, where he did contracting for M. C. Guyder, James P. Lang and George MeDon- ald. He drilled the "Lang" well, which oc- casioned a great rush and excitement, and the opening of the oil field at that place. Return- ing to Bradford, Pennsylvania, December 9, 1883, he remained there until March, 1884.

and finally returned to Washington County and operated for himself from that time on, yrst at Elba, on the Archibald Dutton farm, and afterward at many other places. He con- tintied to take contracts until about eight years ago, and has been a producer in the oil busi- ness since 1884, working in Washington County. He owns a 160-acre farm in that county and leases other farms. At present he controls 450 acres of land, and has, at this time, fifty-five producing wells. Most of this is individual property, but Mr. Reader has a partner, E. A. Myers, who controls a part of the leases. No matter what obstacles present themselves to Mr. Reeder he overcomes them one and all, and for this reason, he has had the best of success in his business. He is inter- ested in many other business enterprises and was president of the Ohio Valley Wagon Com- pany and one of the prime movers in the build- ing of its plant. He erected the building's now occupied by that firm for their business, but has now sold his interest in it. He is a stock- holder in the German National Bank, and like- wise a stockholder and director in the new People's Banking & Trust Company.

Mr. Reader has been twice married. He chose for his first wife Violeta. Henderson, of Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania, and the ceremony was performed at her home there. Two years later she died, leaving her husband, one daughter, Etta, who has since married C. A. Peary, and now has one child, -William Adelbert. She was a graduate of Marietta College in the class of 1884, and her husband is Mr. Reeder's superintendent. Two other children, Harry and Charles by name, (lied in infancy. Mr. Reader was united in marriage some years later, with Hannah E. Bisher, the ceremony taking place at Brad- ford, Pennsylvania. She was reared in Lu- zerne County, Pennsylvania; they have no children.

The beautiful residence in which Mr. Reader and his wife make their home was built not very long ago, and is located at No. 427 Fifth street. Mr. Reader was reared and baptized in the Episcopal Church, but his

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wife and daughter are members of the Pres- byterian Church. In politics he always votes for the Republican candidates. Fraternally he is a member of the .\. O. U. W. of East Aurora, New York, and belongs to the Pro- tective Home Circle, being a member of Lodge No. 253, of Marietta. Ile is a thirty-second- degree Mason, being a member of Blue Lodge No. 540, of Chicora, Pennsylvania; of Kit- tanning Chapter, No. 247; of Alt. Moriah Council, No. 2, of Pittsburg: of Marietta Commandery. No. 50; of Ohi Valley Con- sistory : and of Aladdin Tempk.

m RS. E. G. GILBERT, widow of the late E bridge G. Gilbert, is a laoy of many beautiful traits ci char- acter, who is well known in Mari- etta, Ohio. Hler bel wed husband died in March, 1899, and was one of the pi - neer settlers of Washington County, in the region where the cil wells are now plentiful. Alrs. Gilbert w > the daughter of Daniel Davis, familiarly known as "Squire" Davis. of Lowell, Ohio, and Mary (Dutton > Davis. who was born in Virginia, and departed this life in 1882. eight years after her husband's (lemise, at the age of 92 years. The father of "Squire" Davis was a nitive of Massa- chusetts, and the latter came to Washington County with his parents while still a boy. He and his wife, who was Mary Dutton before her marriage, had the following children : Mrs. Gilbert ; Mrs. Sarah ( McHugh ), resid- ing in Marietta; Daniel, of Lawrence town- ship: George, of Lowell; Joseph : Olive : Dud- ley ; Marvel; Sylvester ; Annie; and an infant, unnamed. The first four only are living.

In 1865, during the spring of the year, Mr. Gilbert was united in marriage with the subject of this sketeli at Macksburg, Ohio. Mr. Gilbert was born in 1828, in Worcester County, Massachusetts, and prior to the Civil War went to Ohio, and settled in Washing- ton County. In 186; he and his beloved wife removed to Cow Run, and the family home

was at that place until his death, in 1899. After this bereavement Mrs. Gilbert moved to Marietta, and is now living at No. 610 4th street. Mr. Gilbert was an eminent man of his county, and ever alert in his business af- fairs. He served as superintendent for the Burden Company for twenty or twenty-five years, in Cow Run, where the oil wells were operated, and always gave the greatest satis- faction to his employers. In politics he was a stanch Republican. He and his worthy wife had three children, as follows: Juit. Lora, and Ethel. Juna Gilbert died March 21, 1902. She was the wife of F. W. Bliss, di Massa- chusetts, and left one child. Warriner, Lora Gilbert married ( . V. Die. D. D. S., of Mari- ett, and they have ve child, Frances. Ethel is now M . G. W. Gray an I hys me daugh- ter, Mildred, the Band, to heng residents of Marietta.

Mr. Gilbert is now an honored resident of Mariedi, and is living in peace and con- tentne it after her well-spent life, having earned the rest that is now her due.

D ENTER C. D.AVIS, prominent as an til Derat r. Jul general manager aid treasurer of the Ohio & Califor- nia Refining Oil Company, has his headquarters at New York and his offre ! Marietta, Washington County, Ohio. lle sustainis a very important relation to this business and his services are essential to the company. He is a son of Dudley Davis, and grandson of Daniel Davis, who was a very early settler in Washington County.

Dudley Davis was also born in Washington County, and with his father and brothers, was 'argeiy interested in the early oil development. In 1861. he enlisted to fight for the Union and when the war was over he was an invalid, and died soon after returning home.

The subject of this sketch was born it La- well, Washington County, in 1800, and there spent the early part of his life, and attended the High School. Beginning at the age of six- teen years, he spent three years in the drug

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store of C. R. Buchanan, who is still in busi- ness in Marietta. He became a registered pharmacist and followed that business in sev- eral states. He worked in Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, etc., and went to Pittsburg, Penn- sylvania, in 1886. There he received some as- sistance from a friend, and engaged quite ex- tensively in the drug business, owning at one time about five stores in different eities and towns.

When the oil fields of Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio were opened up. and wells were drilled, the subject of this sketch, like many others, soon found himself interested in this industry. His first operations were in the McDonald field, but since then he has operated in all the above named states, as well as along the Kern River, in California. and now has several large contracts for drilling. The com- pany in which he is interested owns thirty- eight wells, in Wood County, West Virginia, and controls 52,000 acres of land, altogether. Besides the Ohio & California Refining Oil Company, Mr. Davis is connected with several others, either as stockholder, officer or member. At one time he owned a half interest in the Bellevue Hotel, but sold it and removed from Pittsburg to Marietta in the fall of 1807.

While residing in Pittsburg. Mr. Davis was united in marriage with Miss Kaylor, a dangh- ter of J. J. Kaylor, deceased. He has two chil- dren .- Dexter C., Jr., aged eleven years, and Ida M., aged thirteen years. They live in a handsome residence at No. 309 Putnam street.

It may be seen from the above that Mr. Davis is a very industrious gentleman, who realizes a good income from his business, and who fully and carefully reflects before attempt- ing any new venture.

ILLIAM C. OLDS, who died Aug- ust 24. 1900, was for about 20 years a prominent railroad contrac- tor. He was especially well known in the Ohio Valley, where he spent a great part of his life. His family now live

at Marietta, in the fine residence recently erect- ed at No. 125 Seventh street.

Mr. Olds was the son of Ezekiel and Rox- anna (Wilcox) Olds, residents of Illinois. Born in Conneaut, Ohio, he there grew to man- hood. Though scarcely 20 years old when the Civil War broke out, so zealous was he to help along the cause of the Union, that on August 6, 1862, he enlisted as a private in Company G. 105th Reg. Ohio Vol. Infantry. Ability and exemplary conduct secured him rapid pro- motion, and when he was mustered out at Cleveland, Ohio, at the end of the war, he was wearing the honors of a captain. During his service he fought in many important bat- tles, and accompanied Sherman on the famous march to the sea. Fortunately he escaped with- out a wound, but his health was much impaired. After the war he attended a commercial school at Poughkeepsie, New York, from which he graduated, and for a number of years afterward, worked at bookkeeping, at which he was an expert. While engaged in this oc- cupation at Corry, Pennsylvania, his health broke down, and he was obliged to go West to recuperate, taking his family with him. In 1881 he started out as a railroad contractor, and, meeting with success, continued as such until he died. He fulfilled many large con- traets and employed a great force of men,- usually fron 500 to 1.000 .- besides large num- bers of teams. Among the important lines which he assisted in building, was the Ohio River Railroad, the greater part of which he constructed.

October 1. 1867. Mr. Olds married Jessie Gould, daughter of Loren and Mary ( Silver- thern ) Gould. The Goulds were Quakers. Mr. and Mrs. Olds reared five children, name- lv: Chra, now a resident of Akron, Ohio, who married John B. Rieg, secretary of a large publishing company, and has one child. Alice ; Loren Gould, now a farmer of Marietta town- ship, who married Mahala Mc Allister, and has had one child, Rebecca, who is deceased ; Mary. now a resident of Marietta township, who mar- ried Thomas Thorniley, and has two children -William and Phillip; William C., Jr., now a

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resident of Marietta, who married Irene Bres- sington, and has one child. Walter; and Rob- ert E., 19 years old, who lives at home. and is attending school.

Mr. Olds was a man who always com- manded the highest esteem from all who know him. Fraternally he affiliated with the Ma- sons, and for many years, with the G. A. R. He and his family regularly attended the Con- gregational Church.

OTTLIEB MEISTER, now in his 82nd year, is a retired citizen of Mar- ietta, whose large and commodious residence stands at No. 745 Greene street. For many years he was one of the best known leather manufacturers in the Ohio Valley.

A well-directed ambition and an unlimited capacity for work are the traits which thus brought him to the front. These he inherited from sturdy German ancestors. His father. Godfrey Meister, was a well-to-do tanner of Wurtemberg. Germany. Late in life. in 1848. at the earnest request of Gott- lieb, he took his wife and children to America, where they settled in Philadelphia. and in 1850 came to the Ohio Valley. where. in 1858, Godfrey Meister died. His wife survived him, dying in 1872, at the age of 78 years. Both are buried in Oak Grove cemetery at Marietta. Mr. and Mrs. Meister had five children, namely: Gottlieb: two daughters, now known as Mrs. Fredericka Roeser and Mrs. Mary Neubeck. who resides at Marietta : Christian, whodied in 1859: and Tehn, who came to Marietta in 1858. and now resides in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.

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History of Marietta and Washington County, Ohio, and representative citizens, Part 171

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