History of Marietta and Washington County, Ohio, and representative citizens, Part 175

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

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In the second generation Samuel Barber. son of Thomas and Jane. was born in 1648. and first married either Mary Cousins or Mary Long, according to different records. His second wife was a daughter of John Drake. Two children were born of each marriage.

In the third generation Santuel Barher ( 2) son of Samuel, was born in 1673. and married Mercy, daughter of the first Thomas Holcomb. They had a family of four sons and two daugh- ters. After the death of her husband, Mercy ( Holcomb) Barber, with her six children,

moved from Windsor, Connecticut, to West Shrewsbury, now Canton, Connecticut: this was in 1738, when she was 47 years old, 18 years younger than her husband. She died in 178;, aged o6 years.

In the fourth generation, Dr. Samuel Bar- ber. son of Sammel (2), was born in 1713. and died in 1797. For his first wife he mar- ried Tryplena Humphrey, born in 1722, 2 daughter of Samuel Humphrey; she died in 1752. The second wife of Dr. Samuel Barber was Hannah Humphrey, daughter of Capt. Noah Humphrey, who died in 1819, aged 93 years. Seven children resulted from each mar- riage.

In the fifth generation David Barber, son of Dr. Samuel was born in 1746, and died in 1783. He married Sarah Lawrence), who, after his death married William Dyer, of Hub- bardton, Vermont. David and Sarah Law- rence Barber had six children, who were named as follows: David Humphrey, who died in 1860; Tryphena, who died in 1802; David, who died in 1814; Levi, who died in 1833; Timothy, who died in 1851 ; and Luther, who died in infancy, in 1783. The father of this family, after the Battle of Lexington, became a soldier in Massachusetts, and partici- pated in the Battle of Bunker Hill.

In the sixth generation Levi Barber, son of David, was born October 16, 1777, and died April 23. 1833. He married Elizabeth, daugh- ter of Capt. John Rouse, on February 15, 1803. She was born June 16, (772, and died June 28, IS3 !. They had five children, namely: Da- vid: Elizabeth: Austin ; Levi, who died in in- fancy. and Levi, again. The father of this family was known as Col. Levi Barber, and was a very distinguished citizen of Ohio. He was United States surveyor, aid to Gov. R. J. Meigs in the War of 1812, was clerk of the court of common pleas court of Washington County and the supreme court, receiver of pub- lic moneys at the United States land office at Marietta, and a member of Congress from the Marietta district from 1817 to 1819, and from 1821 to 1823. Col. Levi Barber was the grand- father of Mrs. Cole.

In the seventh generation of the Barber

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family Levi (2), son of Col. Levi Barber, was born at Marietta, Ohio, November 1, 1814. and died October 16, 1887. He married Abi- gail Kelly, who was born May 18, 1818, and died February 9, 1886. She was a daughter of Joseph and Cynthia ( Flagg ) Kelly. Four children were born to Levi and Abigail Barber. namely : Levi deceased ; Henry, a resident of St. Louis, Missouri; David, deceased; and Lucy M., the subject of this biography. Until 1861 Levi Barber followed mercantile pursuits and steamboating on the river. In 1861, at the outbreak of the Civil War, he enlisted in the 36th Reg. Ohio Vol. Inf .. going out as quartermaster, and later served as provost marshal until the close of the war. After his return he engaged in farming, near Carthage, Hancock County, Illinois, where he accumu- lated large means. He owned an extensive es- tate at the time of his death, which occurred at the home of his second son, Henry Barber. Col. Levi Barber also owned a large tract of land bordering on the site of old Fort Harmar, and this property he presented to his daughter, Mrs. Cole. With excellent business foresight Mrs. Cole has retained this land, which is very valuable, and upon it she has erected six resi- dences, from which she enjoys an excellent in- come in rentals. Her handsome residence at No. 407 Fort street, was erected in 1829 by her grandfather, Hon. Levi Barber, and re- placed a log house. Previously he planted two pear trees at either end of the log house, and these are still living and bearing fruit, and are doubtless the oldest in the city of Marietta.

Mrs. Lucy M. Cole was educated in the schools of her native city. In 1788 she was unit- ed in marriage with James F. Cole, who was born June 16, 1849, at Briscoe, West Virginia. He was a young man of unusual merit and bright promise, graduating in the class of 1871, at Marietta College. He died May 4, 1881, leaving his widow and two children, viz. : Sel- don Barber, who was born May 11, 1879, and is connected with the railway mail service be- tween Pittsburg, Canova and Cincinnati, Ohio : and Lucy James, who was born Septem- ber 3, 1881. She was married December 27. 1900, to Edwin A. Fleming, of Alabama.

ENRY L. PUGH is engaged in farm- ing, high grade stock and cattle rais- ing, and oil producing. He is a rep- resentative of one of the old and lion- orable families of Virginia, which, for generations, has been established in Lou- doun County, at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Mr. Pugh was born on April 19, 1839. 011 what is known as the old Hiram Pugh farm, on the west side of Wolf Creek, in what was then known as Roxbury township, but is now called Palmer township. He was a son of Benjamin, and a grandson of Benjamin Pugh. The last named had a family of seven children, namely: Benjamin; Hiel; Hiram; Harvey; Austin : William L. : and Joel.

The birth of Benjamin Pugh (2), occurred on the farm located to the east of the farm of Henry I .. , and there died on February 16, 1841, when Henry L. was but two years of age. His age was but 25 years, and his burial was in the old Gard cemetery, where a fitting monu- ment to his memory is being prepared by his son. In February, 1837, he married Mary Johnson, who, after his death ( in 1843), mar- ricd his brother, Hiram Pugh. She still sur- vives, in the enjoyment of excellent health, and in the possession of all of her mental fac- ulties. despite her more than 83 years. She reads without glasses, and puts many younger members of her family to shame by her vigor and activity. Her home is with Henry L. Pugh, the only child of her first marriage. The children of the second marriage were as fol- lows: Martha Isabel, who was born Decen- ber 9. 1845, and died at the age of eight years ; John Austin, who was born March 13, 1848, married Samantha Shields, a daughter of Levi Shields, and had two sons, Oliver Isaac and Arthur E. : Harvey, who was born August 8. 1850, married Josephine Byers, who, at his de- cease. left two sons-Everett G. and Perley H .; George, who was born February 22, 1852, married in Illinois, and had four children,- Bertha : Clarence ; Nellie ; and Jessie, who died at the age of two years; Thirsi, who was born October 5. 1854, married Timothy Blackimer, and has three children,-Annie, Lucy and

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Frank : and Lydia E., who was born June 10, 1858, married Charles B. Perry, and had a daughter, Lucy M., who died in October, 1881.

On November 29, 1861, Mr. Pugh en- listed at Stockport, Morgan County, Ohio, as a private, in Company F, 77th Reg. Ohio Vol. Inf., Colonel Hildebrand's regiment. He par- ticipated in all of the leading battles of the war and was promoted for gallantry on numerous occasions. He was mustered out of the serv- ice as captain, on March 8, 1865, after serving four years and nine months. Mr. Pugh had a fine record as a soldier, and he has sustained it as a citizen.

On February 6. 1864, the subject of this sketch was united in marriage with Catherine Blind, a daughter of John and Elizabeth ( Is- ley) Blind, natives of Germany. Mrs. Pugh was born March 5, 1841, and became the be- loved mother of the following children: John Henry: Benjamin M .; Lizzie Mary; Allie Katherine; Laura S .; and Charles Garfield. John Henry Pugh was born November 6, 1865. married Ella Armstrong and has the following children : Ella May : Alva Henry : Grace Mil- dred; Alice Gertrude; William Mckinley: Jessie Blanche ; and Bertha Edna. Benjamin MI., born on February 28, 1867, married Dora Dougherty. Lizzie Mary, born on January 6, 1872, married Joseph J. Eldridge, and has one daughter, Marian Elizabeth. Allie Katherine, born on January 13, 1874, and Laura S., born on January 8, 1876, are teachers in the public schools. Charles Garfield, born on October 28. 1878, is at home.

Mr. Pugh's fine farm comprises 155 acres, and he is engaged in general farming and the breeding of fine Polled Angus cattle and Po- land-China hogs. He has been prominent in Republican politics, stanchly supporting the principles of that party. Since 1866 he has served as a justice of the peace, and lias his office at his farm. He has rendered 25 consec- utive years of service as school director, and has been the promoter of much of the educa- tional advancement of his locality. His re- ligie us connection is with the United Brethren

Church, and he is a liberal contributor to its work.

Mr. Pugh is interested in 14 producing oil wells on his farm, from which he receives a royalty ; he is also interested in outside leases. He has done much to develop this region, and has taken an active part in the leasing of oil lands, making his first leases in 1885. In 1890, with Armstrong Perry, he leased over 3,000 acres of oil land for Charles Duel, and in 1896, over 2,500 acres, for William Reader, of Mar- ietta.

OHN F. MORGAN, passenger con- ductor on the Cleveland & Marietta Railway, running between Marietta and Valley Junction, Has led a varied career, railroading, and has held his present position since 1886.

Mr. Morgan is a son of Abram and Nan- cy ( Evans) Morgan, and was born in Cler- ment County, Ohio. He obtained his mental training in the country schools, and was reared upon his father's farm until he reached man- hood. For a time, until 1864, he was identi- fied with various business interests, but at last enlisted, when but twenty-two years old, in Company 1, 38th Reg. Ohio Vol. Inf., serving one year, until he was mustered out of service in 1865.

After his return from the war, Mr. Morgan farmed for one year on the home farm and then began his railroad career in the transpor- tation department of the Marietta & Cincinnati Railroad. From 1881 to 1883, he ran from Chillicothe, Ohio. He was next engaged on the Cincinnati Southern Railroad. After that he worked on the Flint & Pere Marquette Rail- way in Michigan, and then he went to Coving- ton, Kentucky, where for a short time, he was employed by the Kentucky Central or the C. & O. Railroad Company. In 1886, he ob- tained employment as conductor on the Cleve- land & Marietta road, and has been in that company's service until the present time. His has been a fortunate life for he has never suis- atined any injuries in all the years he has

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worked on railroads, thirty of which have been spent in the position of a conductor.

Mr. Morgan chose for his wife Helen M. Dewey, the daughter of Thomas Dewey, of Clermont County. He and his wife have had two daughters-Jessie M. and Lou Helen. Lou Helen was born in Michigan, and is now a student of Marietta College. Jessie M. was born in Chillicothe, Ohio, was a graduate of the high school in Marietta, and a Junior in the Marietta College at the time of her death. She died July 19. 1896, aged 20 years. The family reside at the beautiful new house re- cently erected by Mr. Morgan at No. 424 Fifth street. In religious attachment, Mrs. Mor- gan is a member of the Unitarian Church and her husband also attends services there.

Socially, Mr. Morgan is a member of Divi- sion No. 273, O. R. C., of Cambridge, Ohio, having served as chief conductor of the same. He is a prominent Mason, being a member of American Union Blue Lodge, Chapter, Coun- cil and Commandery, and is a Shriner in the Syrian Temple, of Cincinnati. Both Mr. and Mrs. Morgan are members of the O. E. S.

OSEPH LEONARD RECKARD, a worthy and retired citizen of Marietta, Ohio, his native city, was born Febru- CG ary 3, 1839. He is a son of Joseph L., Sr., and Delilah (Jennings) Reck- ard, and grandson of Calvin and Hulda ( Leo- nard) Rickard, the family name being after- ward changed to Reckard.

Joseph L. Reckard, Sr., the father, was a native of Ashfield, Connecticut, where he was born March 17, 1794. He was a blacksmith by trade, and after locating in Marietta, Ohio, opened the first livery establishment in that city, in connection with which he conducted a blacksmith shop. He continued to follow that line of work up to his death, in June 9, 1870. and his residence was on the corner of Green and Third streets. He was a devout Christian and spent half a century of his life in the ser- vice of the M. E. Church.

Joseph L. Reckard's mother, whose maiden

name was Delilah Jennings, was born Septem- ber 17, 1798, at Brownsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. She was a daughter of Jona- than and Elizabeth ( Stevenson) Jennings, granddaughter of Zebulon Jennings, Jr., and great-grandfather of Zebulon Jennings, Sr. Mr. Reckard's parents were united in mar- riage May 2, 1816, at Marietta, Ohio, Stephen Lindsay officiating. The beloved mother passed to her final rest November 25, 1881. Eleven children were born to her and her hus- band. All are now deceased except three,- the subject of this sketch and two elder sis- ters. Margaret married Nathan Fawcett, now deceased, and resides in Marietta with her daughter, Mrs. Esther Hovey. Harriet Ellen married Henry M. Amlin, of Kansas City.

Joseph L. Reckard, the subject of this sketchi was reared and schooled in his native place and upon reaching maturity, entered into the livery business with his father, which claimed his attention until his retirement from active business pursuits in 1900. During the ten years or more when he was associated with his father, the firm name was styled Reckard & Son. Upon the death of the father, Mr. Reckard carried on business alone until his son, Harry, was old enough to assist, when the original firm name was resumed. In the spring of 1900, Mr. Reckard sold the business, but still retains ownership of the barns.

On January 27, 1863, Mary Elizabeth Morse became the wife of Mr. Reckard, Rev. Edward Kirkham officiating at the ceremony. Mrs. Reckard was born in Marietta, April 14. 1839, and is a daughter of Justus and ( Sarah) ( Morrison ) Morse. Two children blessed the union of Mr. and Mrs. Reckard. The eld- est of these, Maggie Maria, was born Decem- ber 5, 1864, and is now the wife of Arthur Grant Smith, who is a native of Syracuse, New York, but at the age of sixteen years went to Florida, which has been his home ever since. He is now a prominent wholesale and retail grocer, of Eustis, Florida, and they have two children,-Marie and Harold.

Harry Leonard, the youngest child, and only son, of Mr. and Mrs. Reckard, was born January 26, 1872. As before mentioned, he

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assisted his father in the livery business for a number of years. He was joined in marriage with Nancy Ellen King.

Mr. Reckard was an efficient and active member of the Board of Health for several years, and a member of the Board of Education 12 years. Socially, he is allied with the Knights of Pythias. His religious views are in accord with the Congregational denomina- tion. He has a pleasant home at No. 802 Front street. In matters pertaining to poli- tics, he is independent, frequently voting the Republican ticket, however.

B. THOMPSON, a prominent farm- er and stockman of Washington County, and one of the leading citi- zens of Dunham township, was born in that township, on May 23, 1861, and is a son of Nathan K. and Mary ( Need- ham) Thompson. Nathan K. Thompson was born in the state of New York, and his wife, in Washington County, Ohio.

The Thompson family has been identified with the interests of Washington County from the early days of its settlement, Caleb Thomp- son, the grandfather of L. B., having located here among the pioneers. In his native state lie followed the trade of a shoemaker, but af- ter coming to Ohio, he ran a ferry-boat on the Muskingum River, at Beverly, for a number of years. His death was caused by accident, in 1822. His wife was Electa Rasey, and they had three children .- Robert, Lydia and Na- than. Mrs. Thompson afterward married a Mr. Rich and had one daughter, Serena, who married John Brown. They moved to Illi- nois, where Mr. Brown still resides, near Pana.

Nathan K. Thompson, the father of L. B., was but seven years of age at the time of his father's location in Ohio, and his educational advantages were only those to be obtained in the primitive schools of the new settlement. From his father, he learned to le a shoemaker, and followed that trade for about 20 years, when he purchased the farm which is now oc- cupied and operated by his son. According to

deeds and old papers this land originally be- longed to the Dodge family. It contains 2061/2 acres, and is so located as to be very valuable either as a stock farm, or for the production of all kinds of grain, vegetables and fruits. Here Mr. Thompson remained during his life, and took an active part in the development of Dun- ham township. His death occurred in 1897. His widow still survives, and resides with her son in the old home. She has Leen granted a long life, having been born on January 29, 1829, and has witnessed the wonderful changes which have taken place in this section of the county.

L. B. Thompson was the only child of his parents and obtained a good common-school education in the schools of Washington Coun- ty. His early interests centered in agricultu- ral pursuits, which he always followed, adopt- ing modern methods and machinery, as occa- sion demanded. He has become widely known as a successful raiser and a breeder of fine horses, and is justly regarded as a representa- tive of the agricultural community of his town- ship. Although he is deeply interested in his farming operations, he has found time for oth- er activities, and is identified with the Dunham and Constitution Telephone Company. It was mainly through his efforts that the rural mail delivery to the farmers of Dunham and Bel- pre townships became a fact, and in many ways he has proven himself a very useful citizen.

On January 4, 1890, Mr. Thompson mar- ried Dora Goddard, a daughter of Charles and Catherine ( Pittenger) Goddard), both of whom were born in Jackson County, Ohio. Charles Goddard was born in 1847, in Jackson County, Ohio. His wife, Agnes Catherine Pittenger, was born in Jackson County in 1849. They were married March 17, 1869. They. were the parents of five children, namely : Dora ; Homer; Maud; Alva and Bessie. Charles Goddard was accidentally killed while taking a gun from a wagon, June 12, 1879. Mrs. Goddard is living in Wellston, Ohio. The following children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Thompson: Keth, deceased; Mary K .; Esth- er G. ; and Gwendolyn. In political sentiment, Mr. Thompson adheres to the Democratic

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party ; he has been a trustee of Dunham town- ship for the past eight years. He has always been thoroughly in touch with all agricultural movements, and is an active member of the Grange.

€ DWIN RUSSELL O'NEAL, a prom- inent farmer and dairyman, of Bel- pre, Ohio, was born in Belpre, on Oc- tober 2, 1839. He is a son of Col- bert and Sarah Dwight ( Dana) O'Neal. The former was born in Culpeper County, Virginia, and the latter, in Newport township. Washington County, Ohio.

Colbert O'Neal was a cooper by trade, but followed farming during the greater part of his life. The farm which he purchased is now included in the thriving hamlet of Belpre, and is yearly becoming more valuable. He took an interest in the progress and development of his section, was ready to promote all worthy enterprises, and was one of the prominent men of the locality. Three children were born to him and his wife, namely: Foster. Amanda. and Edwin Russell. These children were carefully reared in the precepts of the Method- ist Church, of which the parents were consis- tent members. In his earlier days Colbert O'Neal was a Whig, and later, identified him- self with the Republican party, in the success of which he took a deep interest up to the time of his death, in September, 1900, at the age of' 94 years. His wife passed away in 1886, at the age of 72 years.

Edwin Russell O'Neal obtained his prim- ary education in the district schools of Belpre, and took an academic course at Coolville, Ohio. Upon his return to Belpre, he adopted farming as his vocation, and has successfully followed it ever since. He has also engaged extensively in dairying, which has yielded a handsome in- come. He owns 20 acres of land within the corporate limits of Belpre, and is considered one of the town's substantial and represen- tative citizens.

In 1863, Mr. O'Neal was married to Nancy J. Scott, a daughter of William Scott, and two

children were born to their union, namely : Joanna D., who graduated from the Belpre high school, and is now the proprietor of the Belpre book and stationery store; and Will- iam R., who is a prominent real estate and insurance man, of Winter Park, Florida, where he is treasurer of Rollins College, and postmaster. He married Mabel Cope- land, of Berwick, Maine, and they have two children, Helen and Mabel. William R. O'Neal is also prominent in fraternal circles, -belonging to the A. F. & A. M., I. O. O. F., and K. of P. In religious connection, he is an elder in the Presbyterian Church.

Edwin Russell O'Neal has been one of the leading men of his township for many years. For six years he was a director on the board' of the count infirmary, and has most efficiently served as township trustee, supervisor and school director. His character is that of an honest, upright and progressive citizen, and he enjoys the esteem of the community.

IV. ELLENWOOD, senior member of the prominent law firm of Ellen- wood, Smith & Leeper, of Marietta, was born near Belpre, Dunham town- ship, Washington County. Ohio, in 1855, and is a son of S. D. Ellenwood. and grandson of Samuel Ellenwood.

Samuel Ellenwood came from Massachiu- setts and located first at Port Harmar, and later, in Dunham township. S. D. Ellenwood, who was also born in Washington County, in 1813, was an extensive farmer and stock rais- er. He was an active Democrat in politics, and held various township offices. He married Lucy Angeline DeLano, daughter of Thomas and Cyntha DeLano, of French descent. They had nine children, three of whom are living, as follows: L. W .. the subject of this biogra- phy; O. O., a farmer, of Veto, Ohio; and a daughter, who married Judge L. W. Chamber- lain.

L. W. Ellenwood attended the country schools, and also received instructions under

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a private tutor. He began the study of law in Marietta, and graduated from the Cincinnati Law School in May, 1879. He was admitted to the bar upon his graduation examination, and began practice September 1, 1879, at Mar- ietta. Three years later he was elected prose- cuting attorney, and served one term. On Jan- uary 1, 1866, he formed a partnership with A. L. Smith, which has since continued, William H. Leeper becoming a member of the firm May 1. 1895. They have a very large general and corporation law practice, and represent nt1- merous oil companies, and other prominent concerns in this locality. Mr. Ellenwood has also attained a reputation as a criminal lawyer, in which branch of his profession he ranks high in Southeastern Ohio. The firm is a reliable one in every sense, and commands the respect of the bar and of the citizens of the county.

Mr. Ellenwood was married March I, 1883. to Effie E. Cole, a native of Washington County, and a daughter of William P. Cole, who was a highly respected and influential farmer in this county. They have one child, Ethel. The family residence is at No. 619 Fifth street. Politically the subject of this sketch is a Democrat, yet broad-minded, con- for Congress, and the office of Probate judge. and declined a nomination for the State Leg- islature. He is a member of the Knights of Pythias and since 1884 has been an officer of the Grand Lodge of the State, having been elected and installed as grand chancellor in May, 1901. for the term expiring in May, 1002. The following article recently appeared in the Toledo Tribune, in connection with Mr. Ellenwood's term as grand chancellor of the order of Knights of Pythas :

"No Pythian administration ever sur- passed that of Past Chancellor Ellenwood, for active, progressive work, and such successes as touch the heart, quicken the mind and make better and happier the lives and homes of men and women.

"His logic and eloquence have advanced Pithianis' and the public conception of its noble principles. His words. so eloquently spoken, will never be forgotten butt echo for-

ever in the home, in the heart, and be comfort- ing to the poor and needy and a solace to the sick and afflicted.

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History of Marietta and Washington County, Ohio, and representative citizens, Part 175

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