History of Marietta and Washington County, Ohio, and representative citizens, Part 173

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 United States ISteam Laundry was established in July, 1899, by J. B. and A. A. Schnaufer. the firm style being Schnaufer Bros. In February, 1900, J. N. Squier bought the interest of the junior partner, and at that time the present firin was formed, and the bus- iness has since been carried on under the name of the United States Steam Laundry. For one year the plant was located at No. 202 Gilman avenne, and was then removed to its present excellent situation on Maple street. The build- ing occupied by this laundry is go by 22 feet in dimensions, with two floors in use, and em- ployment is given to a force of from 18 to 20 skilled werkmen, two wagons being re- quired for delivery. Messrs. Schnaufer and Squier have equipped their establishment with modern machinery, and their patronage ex- tends as far east as Oakland, Maryland, with a large trade along the Baltimore & Ohio Rail- road. They are progressive in their methods and were the first firm to introduce the steam mangle in Marietta. They were also the in- producers of the convenient towet-racks or cabinets, supplied with toilet necessaries into the court house, schools and other public places. Their business has developed into one of the larger industries of Marietta. Mr. Scharfer is a Republican in politics, and is Fraternally connected with the K. of P. and the B. P. O. F. He manages the business of the

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plant, the power of which is supplied by a 25-horse power, high pressure steam engine, while Mr. Squier attends to the outside affairs.

J. M. Squier was born in 1872, at Chicago, Illinois, and lived in that city until he was ten years of age. In company with his parents, he traveled over a large portion of the West, but has been a resident of Marietta, practically, for the past 18 years. He enjoyed a two-years course at the academy, and spent one year at Marietta College. At the age of 17 years he began his 1.usiness career, being connected for ten years with the Argand Refining Company in the oil business. After severing his relations with that concern, he entered upon his present partnership.

Mr. Squier is a member of Harmar Lodge, No. 390, A. F. & A. M., and the Marietta Club. His religious connection is with the Presbyterian Church.

P ARLEY CHAPMAN MUGRAGE, proprietor of a livery establishment and horse exchange, located at No. ITO Second street, Marietta, has been a resident of this city since 1889.

Mr. Mugrage was born 64 years ago in Morgan ( now Noble) County, Ohio, and is a son of Burnham and Mary ( Chapman) Mug- rage. Burnhun Mugrage was born in 1814, near Bangor, Maine, and was a son of Simeon and Hannah ( Davis ) Mugrage. Simeon Mug- rage was born in Scotland and died in 1845 at the age of 75 years. His wife was born in Maine. on the Penobscot River. In 1818 Sin- eon Mugrage, with his wife and son, Burn- ham, then four years old, moved to Ohio, mak- ing the long journey in an ox-cart, and settled at Dexter City, in Noble County. Burnham Mugrage died in 1878. and his widow, in 1897, at the age of 85 years. She was born: in the same county, and was a daughter of Parley and Mary (Ogle) Chapman.

The subject of this biography is one of a family of 13 children, all of whom are still living, with the exception of two sisters and three brothers. Of those living. Dr. S. G. is

professor of anatomy and surgery at Denver Medical College; James is a justice of the peace and a prominent citizen of Sheephorn, Eagle County, Colorado ; S. S., is a resident of Newcomerstown, Ohio; B. M. is a resident of South Olive, Noble County, Ohio; F. N. is a resident of Dexter City, Ohio ; B. H. is a farm]- er in Wayne County, Illinois; Mrs. Mary Weber lives in South Olive, Ohio; and Mrs. Margaret Cheshier resides in Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

The boyhood and youth of Mr. Mugrage were passed on the farm, and at the age of 20 years he enlisted in Company K, 30th Reg. Ohio Vol. Inf., and for three years did a faith- ful soldier's duty in the war for the Union. The three succeeding years he spent in the oil busi- ness in Noble County, Ohio, and then began railroading as foreman of a large force of men in the construction of the Marietta branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad. He was then given charge of a passenger and mixed train, as con- ductor, and continued as such until 1889, when he located in Marietta and opened up a livery and horse-exchange business. His efforts in this direction have been very satisfactory, his establishment securing the bulk of the business in his line in the city and vicinity.

Mr. Mugrage has been thrice married. His first wife was Elizabeth Davis, who died in 1874, leaving five children, as follows: Floril- dla A. : May : Robert L. : William S. ; and John S. Florilda A. is the wife of E. T. Ogle, of Marietta. Alay is the wife of Professor Will- iam I. Bowers, of Clarksburg, West Virginia, who is connected with a business college there and formerly served in the same capacity in the Marietti Business College. Robert L. mar- ried Hattie Wells, of Caldwell, Ohio, and is foreman: aud manager of the livery establish- ment of J. W. Titley, of Marietta. William S., who is an oil well driller, resides unmarried in Marietta: and John S .. who married Nellie McAllister. resides at Marietta. and is en- gaged in business with his father. The sec- ond wife of Mr. Mugrage was Charlotte B. Magee, a native of Lower Salem, Ohio. The present Mrs. Mugrage was Mrs. Marie Yeo- mans, a daughter of William H. Brown, of

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Washington County. The attractive and com- fortable family home is located at No. 811 Front street. Marietta, where both Mr. Mug- rage and his estimable wife delight to offer a generous hospitality to their many friends.

In 1867 Mr. Mugrage was made a mem- ber of the Masonic fraternity at Aurelius Lodge, in Macksburg, and is now connected with American Union Lodge, No. I. He be- came a member of the G. A. R., at Dexter City, but since he located at Marietta, in 1889. he has been active in Buell Post, No. 78, of this city. For 30 years Mr. Mugrage has been connected with the Methodist Church, and he is a constant attendant at its services in Mari- etta, and a very liberal supporter of all religious enterprises.

The following is a copy of the marriage license of the maternal grandparents of Mr. Mugrage. It is highly valued as a bit of his- tory. has been framed, and is now carefully preserved in the relic 100m of the Woman's Centennial Association, of Marietta, Ohio. The docminent reads :

"Marietta, Sept. 15. 1803.

"Washington County, SS :

"Whereas it hath been represented to me that Parley Chapman and Polly Ogle both of the town of Salem of sd. county, of legal age in- tend marriage. This is to permit any person legally authorized to solemnize the same to unite them in the bonds of matrimony. (Signed)

"Edward W. Tupper, Clk."

HRLES J. WOOD. a representative citizen and prominent farmer of Waterford township, Washington County, Ohio, was born in Wood (now Pleasants) County, West Vir- ginia, in 1835. He is a son of Joseph and La- vina (Cook) Wood.

was a member and deacon of the Baptist Church. Politically he was originally a Whig and later a Republican, and at different times held minor offices. He married Lavina Cook. who was born in Dutchess County, New York, in 1812, and was a daughter of Job and Sarah 'Cook. Her father was a sailor when a young man and in later years, a blacksmith by trade. She was a member of the Baptist Church for many years prior to her death. in 1882. Eleven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Wood, namely: Charles J., the subject of this biog- raphy : James M., a farmer in Illinois; Sarah E., wife of Beniamin F. Jackson, of Beverly; Theodore, deceased: Joseph N., of Sandusky, Ohio; one who died in infancy: William, de- ceased ; Amanda, wife of Winfield Malster, of Waterford township : Mary Jane, wife of Will- iam Etbell, of Tippecanoe, Ohio: Hervey D., who lives in California; and Frank, of Paris. Illinois.

Charles J. Wood received his schooling in his native county. and at an early age applied himself to farming, which has been his life vocation. Ile has 137 acres of valuable farm land along the Muskingum River, about one mile east of Waterford. A man of strong char- acter, he is public spirited, and an admirable citizen. He served in the militia for a brief period during the Civil War.

In 1858 Mr. Wood was joined in marriage with Isabella Devol, who was born in Water- ford in July, 1838, and is a daughter of George and Mary Ann ( Boyzer ) Devol. Her father was born in Adams township, Washington County, in 1800, and died in 1841, being drowned in the Muskingum River, near his home. Ile was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. His wife, Mary Ann Boy- zer, was born in Virginia, in 1801. and died in 188 ;. She. too, was a member of the M. E. Church. They had the following children : Isaac. deceased; Mary E., who married George W. Townsend, of Waterford: George B .. who was eleven years old when he met death by drowning, with his father : Rebecca S., deceased : and Isabella, wife of Mr. Wood. Mr. and Mrs. Charles 1. Wood had one child,

Joseph Wood was born in Wood County. West Virginia, in 1808. and came to Washing- ton County. Ohio, in 1855, locating in Water- ford township. He was engaged in farming until his death, which occurred in 1899. He ! Gertrude, who was born in November, 1859, 05

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and died in infancy. The subject of this sketch and his wife are members of the M. E. Church, of which Mr. Wood is serving as trus- tee. In politics he is a Republican.

AUGHLIN DEVINE, a retired citizen of Marietta, now residing at the pleas- ant home erected in 1890 at No. 325 Franklin street, has been well known as a bridge builder and railroad man in his section for many years. He was also at one time a prominent agriculturist. having been trained in that occupation from his earliest years.

His father, James Devine, one of the pi- oneers of Washington County, Ohio, pur- chased a farm one mile north of Dunbar Sta- tion as early as 1830, where he resided for the rest of his life, and died there in 1877. at the age of 84 years. He married Mary McDon- ough, who was a faithful helpmeet for many years. likewise lived to the age of 84 years, and died in 1883. Of this union there were seven children. Of these, George, who was born in Pennsylvania, is now deceased, and Laughlin is mentioned below. John, a farmer, who died in January, 1902, was the first boy born on Shuttleworth's Run. Washington County, Ohio. Jane, who never married, died at the family homestead in 1901. Martha Ma- tilda now owns a large share of the homestead. Elizabeth, who lives on the home farm, mar- ried a Mr. O'Conner (now deceased), who was for many years a conductor on the Mar- ietta & Cincinnati Railroad. now the Balti- more & Chio Southwestern. William, a re- tired blacksmith and boiler-maker. having been employed in this line at Dayton for the Mari- etta & Cincinnati Company, is now living on the home farm. Mr. Devine was highly re- spected in his community, and acted as school director and road supervisor for some time.

Laughlin Devine, born in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, was but two years ol.] when his parents moved to Fairfield township. Washington County, Ohio. Here he remained until he was 26 years years old, when he pur-

chased a farm of his own near Qualey's Sta- tion, where he made his home until 1880. In that year he sold his farm, and four years la- ter moved to Marietta. Thirty-five years ago, while living on the farm, he first became inter- ested in railroading, and has since been con- tinuonsly engaged in this line. He has built many railroad bridges in his section, has been bridge foreman on the Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern road as far as Hampden, and has at different times acted as bridge inspector. For a number of years previous to his retire- ment in 1899 lie acted as timber inspector and superintendent of bridges and track for the M., C. & C. R. R. Co. During his long expe- rience in railroading he has had large forces of men almost constantly in his employ, but he has never had one injured,-a fact for which he may take great credit.

Mr. Devine was first married to a Miss Roe. by whom he had four children, namely : Esther J. : Ruth, deceased ; James P. ; and Mrs. Ella Taylor. His next wife was a Miss Crip- pen, of Athens County, Ohio. by whom he had one son, Owen G. After her death, which occurred in 1880, he married Mrs. Irvine, wid- ow of the late John Irvine. Mr. Devine's ac- tive interest in politics has often brought him to the front in the public affairs of his place. and be has served his party as a candidate for various county and city offices. Socially he stands high, and while living near Stewart, be- longed to the I. O. O. F .. of Athens. He is a regular attendant of the Episcopal Church.

OHN V. ATHEY, M. D., a successful physician of Belpre, Ohio, was born in Wood County, West Virginia, March 26, 1872, and is a son of John W. and Chartley ( Van Vlack ) Athey. and grandson of Jonah Athey, who was a native of Virginia. and followed farming throughout life.

John W. Athey, the father, was born in Wood County. West Virginia, and was en- gaged in agricultural pursuits until the year 1890, when he located in Parkersburg and en-

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gaged in mercantile pursuits. He has since pursued that line of business in a most suc- cessful manner. He married Chartley Van Vlack, who was born in Lake County, Ilinois, and they became the parents of seven children, of whom five are living at the present time.

Dr. John V. Athey attended the common schools of his native county, and then read medicine under Dr. Harry M. Campbell, of Parkersburg, West Virginia. In September, 1896, he entered the Eclectic Medical Insti- tute, of Cincinnati, Ohio, from which he was graduated in May, 1899 with the degree of M. D. Immedaitely thereafter, he located in Belpre, where he has since enjoyed a fair pa- tronage from the citizens of the community. Politically he is a Republican. He is a mem- ber of the M. E. Church, of Belpre, Ohio.

HARLES MEISENHELDER, re- siding at No. 101 Washington street, Marietta, is the senior member of the firm of Meisenhelder & Leonhart, proprietors of the marble and gran- ite works at No. 147 Front street. He is one of the inost expert marble-cutters in this sec- tion, which fact is due, undoubtedly, to his long experience and his excellent early train- ing in this line.

John Meisenhelder, father of Charles, was a well-known marble-cutter of Marietta, for many years. He was born in Wurtemburg, Germany, and came to this country when a young man, settling at Marietta, where he has been a resident for the last 52 years he is now past 77 years old. Soon after coming here he opered a marble shop, which for many years. stood on Putnam street. It was he who cut the first block of marble ever brought into Mar- ietta, and the work of which it forms a part is now standing in Mound Cemetery. Hle con- tinued his business with much success until 1895, when he retired. His wife. Catherine Meisenhelder, a native of Wurtemburg, Ger- many, who is still living. is past 76 years of age. Seven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Meisenheller. Of these Edward served

as Democratic mayor of Marietta in 1898 and 1899, and was for some time engaged in the marble business on Putnam street, and is now interested in the oil industry. Christina mar- ried C. C. Wagner, who is deceased.

Charles Meisenhelder was born in Mari- etta. in April, 1859. and there grew to man- hood. From watching and assisting his fa- ther, he early became familiar with the marble business, and at the age of 18 years, began regular work in the shop. He has since fol- lowed this business steadily. At first he was associated with his father, but later took Mr. Leonhart as a partner and opened a shop of his own at No. 147 Front street, where he still carries on his business. The firm keeps a full stock of maible and granite, and most of the monuments in the cemetery, and by far the best of them have been turned out from its es- tablishment.

Mr. Meisenhelder married Lulu Ross, a daughter of James Ross, who was a Lowell manufacturer, and died 25 years ago. This union resulted in one son,-John,-who is now 13 years old. Mr. Meisenhekler always mani- fested a keen interest in educational affairs, and he is now serving on the Board of Educa- tion. He is a thoroughly consistent Christian and is a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. on Fifth street.

HARLES H. SCOTT, M. D., a well known physician and surgeon of Watertown, Watertown township. Washington County. Olno, is also acting as medical examiner for prominent insurance companies of that place. Dr. Scott is a son of William and Rebecca ( Havener) Scott, and was born in 1866, near Mill Grove, Morgan County, Ohio.

William Scott first saw the light of day in 1839, and was also a native of Morgan County. For some years in the early stages of his life he was a farmer. He is still living in Morgan County, a prominent and prosperous citizen. Politically he is a Republican, and has served in many of the township offices, to the satis-

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faction of all concerned. He was united in marriage with Rebecca Havener, whose birth occurred near Swifts. Washington County, and who is still living, at the age of 58 years. This worthy couple had three children, as follows : Albeit H., a resident of Idaho, where he is successfully engaged in the raising of stock : Charles H., the subject of this sketch ; and An- nie M., whose death took place when she was but four years old.

During the Civil War Mr. Scott enlisted in the 17th Reg. Ohio Vol. Inf. in the hundred- day service, and served until the expiration of his term. Both he and his wife are members of the Methodist Protestant Church.

Charles H. Scott received his early mental training in the country schools, afterward at- tended the MeConnelsville High School, and still later matriculated at the Cincinnati Ec- leetic Medical School. in 1894. where he grad- uated in 1897. He immediately located at Watertown. Watertown township, and there has made his home ever since. He enjoys the best patronage and has the good will of the people in his community, who regard him as a well-read and skillful practitioner.

December 3. 1896, Mr. Scott was united in morriage with Lenore McVeigh, who is a native of Hooksburg, Morgan County, Ohio, where she was born in 1875. and is a daughter of James, Jr., and Lydia MeVeigh. They have two children .- Russell T., born in April, 1898. and William L., who was born in December, 1900. Mlrs. Scott is an active member of the Presbyterian Church, which the family attend.

The subject of this sketeh is a member of the Ohio State Eclectic Association. In social circles he affiliates with the A. F. & A. M. lodge, at Beverly.

OSIAH CALVERT, one of the sub- stantial citizens of Belpre township, Washington County, Ohio, is a farm- er by vocation. He was born July 19. 1828, and is a son of John and Edith (Beale) Calvert, and grandson of John and Esther ( Jones) Calvert.

John Calvert, the grandfather, was a di- rect descendant of Lord Baltimore, of English renown, whose name was George Calvert. The former was born on the eastern shore of Mary- land, and when he grew to manhood, moved to Center County, Pennsylvania, and farmed dur- ing all the succeeding years of his life. He was united in marriage with Esther Jones, who was born at sea. while her parents were com- ing from Wales to America. She and her hus band had ten children, of whom the father of the subject of this sketch was one of the young- est

The second Jolin Calvert was a native of Center County, Pennsylvania, and went to Belmont County, Ohio, with his parents, who moved from Pennsylvania to Ohio when he was four years old. In 1842 he moved from Belmont County to Meigs County, Ohio, and still later settled in Athens County, of the same State, where he remained until his death in ISZI.

He was united in marriage with Edith Beale, and they were the parents of sixteen children, fourteen of whom grew to maturity and married. They have an extraordinary record in this regard, but it is still more re- markable that nine of the sons were fighting in the Civil War at the same time, and all re- turned home safe and sound, except que, John WV., who was killed at the Battle of Shilolı. The mother of these children was a native of Greene County, Pennsylvania, and lived to a good age.

Josiah Calvert enlisted in Company C, 17th Reg. Iowa Vol. Inf .. on March 10, 1862. at Keokuk, Iowa, and was in the United States service three and one-half years, receiving an honorable discharge at Davenport, Iowa. He returned to Meigs County, Ohio, and applied himself to farming for a year. Then he moved to Illinois, where he remained five years. From Illinois he traveled west to Kansas, settled in the Republican River district, and carried on farming for the next twenty years. In 1893 he went to Porterfield, Ohio, where he pur- chased his present property, on which he has been diligently engaged in farming ever since.

Mr. Calvert has been married three times.

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His first marriage, with Isabella Coe, resulted in three children, namely : Abram J., Ida M. and Charles C. His second marriage was with Ann DeCamp. and they had no children. His third wife was Margaret Coe Blake, the widow of Stephen Blake. They are devout members of the M. E. Church. In polities Mr. Calvert is a staneh Republican. The citizens of Bel- pre township honor and respect him for his worthy attributes as a citizen and farmer.

EORGE A. HOWE, a representative farmer of Belpre township, Washing- ton County, Ohio, whose farm is lo- cated on the outskirts of Belpre, was born on his present homestead Octo- ber 1. 1836. He is a son of Rufus W. and Polly ( Proctor) Howe, and grandson of Per- lev Howe, a native of Connecticut.

Perley Howe went to Ohio in the early stages of the history of Washington County, and settled in Marietta, where he taught school. His first position as teacher was in the Old Stockade, where he was known as Master Howe. In bis day he was a very prominent man: his death took place in 1855 at the ad- vanced age of eighty-six years, depriving Bel- pre of one of her best citizens. Persis Put- nam, a daughter of Rufus Putnam, became his wife. She was one of four children, the others being .- Joseph, Perley, and Abigail. In re- ligious belief he was a Presbyterian, and founded the first Presbyterian Church in Bel- pre, of which he was a deacon until his death. Politically he was an old line Whig.

The father of Rufus W. Howe was also born upon the farm now owned by his son, George .A., which was the original Howe home- stead. There he spent all of his life, engaged in agricultural pursuits, and died on July 24. 1865. aged sixty years. He married Polly Proctor, and reared the following children : Je seph : George .\. ; Persis P .: Rufus W. Po- litically he was an advocate of the principles of the Republican party and held the office of magistrate. His estimable wife departed this life August 9. 1865. at the age of fifty-nine years.

George A. Howe received what education was possible in common schools of the county. He has always been a farmer by occupation, with the exception of the period spent in the service of his country. At the breaking out of the war, he enlisted in Company H, 148th Reg. Ohio Vol. Inf .. known as 100-day men, and was also a member of the state militia.

October 26, 1866, Al. Howe led to the hymeneal altar. Charlotte A. Wyatt. a native of Amesville, Athens County. Ohio, who died, and left the following children: Charlotte W .; Mary E. ; Persis P .: Blanche, and Jessie. The mother of these children was a devout member of the Presbyterian Church. After her demise, Mr. Howe, in the course of time, formed a second matrimonial alliance. this time with Mary S. Chapman, of College Hill, a suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio. She and her husband attend services at the Congregational Church. Politically, Mr. Howe is a member of the Re- publican party.

ILLIAM V. TORNER has been one of Washington County's most ca- pable citizens, and is now promi- nently identified with the oil busi- ness as well as with agricultural pursuits, having been formerly engaged in the milling business. His birth occurred January 25. 1859. in Jacksonville, Lewis County, ( West ) Virginia, and his parents were Vic- tor and Charlotte Gustavia ( Weiss) Torner, both deceased.

Victor Torner was born in Stockholm, Sweden, March 29, 1815, and his wife first saw the light of day in Gothenburg, in 1824- They were united in marriage May 1, 1849, and reared the following children: Elvira, who was born in January. 1850, and married J. R. Dye, a native of Sistersville, ( West) Virginia: J. S. Hugo, born January 6, 1853. who married Lucy J. Dye, and lives in Mari- etta, Ohio, where he is a prominent business mian ; and William V.

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History of Marietta and Washington County, Ohio, and representative citizens, Part 173

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